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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXX NO. 19 May 3, 2013 Greenfire Greek Week celebrates to pump up Earth Week community

Rose Nelson Samantha Tetzlaff Staff Writer Staff Writer ______

In celebration of Earth Day In the upcoming week, the and as a conclusion to Earth Week, chapters of Lawrence’s Greek Life Greenfire hosted the 23rd annual will come together and host events Greenfire Earth Week: Thought to open to all of campus. This annual Action Festival on Saturday, April spring “Greek Week” will run from 27, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The May 6 to 12 and is sponsored by festival took place on the green the Lawrence chapters of Beta in front of Main Hall on a warm Theta Pi, Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Tau day with a blue sky. The festival Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta was made up of many tables from Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Photo by Katie Crawford different campus organizations. Kappa Alpha Theta. Each organization provided infor- Junior Steph Courtney builds a wooden clothes-drying rack at one of many To kick off Greek Week, there mation or an activity related to an will be a lip-syncing competition earth-relevant topic. activity booths offered at Greenfire’s Earth Day Festival.See Full Story at left. on Monday, May 6 at 8 p.m. in Junior and Greenfire presi- the Wriston Amphitheatre. The dent Chelsea Johnson commented, remainder of the week’s events “Earth Day has become unfortu- will be hosted by the individual nately kitschy at a time when it Forum scrutinizes accessibility chapters as follows: needs to be more inspirational Kappa will have the Buffalo and educational than ever.” Chelsea Johnson Wild Wings eating contest, “Too With this in mind, mem- Staff Writer Hot to Handle,” on Tuesday, May 7 ______with disabilities, both physical The forum opened with short bers of Greenfire attempted on the Quad from 5 to 7 p.m. and mental. presentations by Cardarella and to plan the Festival as well as On Wednesday, May 8, Sig Ep “Ableism addresses a society Joe Martin, Appleton’s fourth- two weeks of Earth Day activi- will host a basketball tournament, that is created for people who district alderman, who represents ties around this year’s convoca- Last Friday afternoon, the “Ballin’ on Boldt,” at 4:30 p.m. are able-bodied that ignores or Lawrence and uses a wheelchair tion theme: “Thought to Action.” Committee on Diversity Affairs and DG will have the water sports downplays the needs of those who for mobility. This was done by planning events (CODA) asked the campus to con- competition Anchor Splash in the are not,” junior and CODA member “I partake in a lots of what’s that could inspire environmental sider the question, “Is Our Campus Wellness Center at 8 p.m. India Waller said. going on at Lawrence,” Martin action beyond admiring the earth. Accessible?” in their forum on At 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, CODA focused this forum said. “Lawrence isn’t set up for Event planning began in the ableism. May 9, Theta will host “Kicks for on the Lawrence campus, where disabled access. It’s hard to get middle of Winter Term and con- “[CODA] has been putting a CASA” (Court Appointed Special accessibility issues often pass to a lot of sporting events, or be tinued through Spring Term. The lot of emphasis on education of Advocates), a kickball tournament under the radar. comfortable in the chapel.” entire club took part in the plan- ourselves and the community per- that will be held on the Quad. “Just recently I’ve gotten Cardarella shared her expe- ning of the week by contacting taining to diversity issues on cam- On Friday, May 10, Phi Tau involved with accessibility issues,” rience of her three years at speakers and clubs while others pus and we felt there was a lack of will be tabling from noon to 7 said junior CODA member Nicole Lawrence and unique problems made food. attention to ableism and disabili- p.m. on Boldt Way for donations Cardarella, who uses a scooter to for people using motorized vehi- During the festival, as on-cam- ties,” junior and CODA chair Shea to KidsGive. get around campus. “I’ve gotten cles on campus. pus musicians provided music, Love said. On Saturday, May 11, Beta frustrated enough to get informed, “Nothing overt happens,” See page 7 Ableism is a form of discrimi- See page 2 See page 2 and I want to inform the campus nation or prejudice against those about accessibility.” BSU skin whitening panel highlights negative effects

Lucy Pipkin it is largely practiced by those of involve an image of a certain pop Staff Writer African, Asian and Latin descent, star. “People always relate skin ______and is marketed as a way to reach whitening to Michael Jackson, of a standard of pale-skinned “beau- course, which first of all was a ty” worldwide. medical issue,” commented fresh- On the sunny Saturday of However, one of the key rea- man attendee Brittni Adekoya. April 27 at 6 p.m., students sat sons St. Julien felt the need to have When asked if she walked out in the cinema for almost three this panel was to spread aware- of the panel with new concepts, hours to learn and discuss the ness of the mere danger of these Adekoya commented, “People topic of skin whitening and its products. Active ingredients may really need to evaluate them- ethnic effects. Sponsored by BSU include hydroquinone and even selves and ask themselves why and spearheaded by anthropol- mercury, which can cause symp- they would want to change their ogy major and senior Tonya St. toms from dermatitis to thinning appearance -- the way they were Julien, the event began with a lec- skin and disfigurement. made, the way they were meant ture based off her senior project St. Julien saw these effects to be -- and in doing so risk their on skin whitening before posing up close and personal on trips to health.” questions to a panel of students. Haiti, Jamaica and most recently St. Julien accentuated that The conversation touched on a while studying in Dakar, Senegal. the idea of skin whitening is not variety of subjects including race, “I noticed roughly 60 to 70 per- just a minority issue, but a com- gender and media. cent of women with bleach-dam- plex global issue. “I’m very happy Skin whitening is the practice aged skin, and I just found it very that I was able to be a part of this, of applying creams with whitening alarming,” St. Julien commented. and just to talk about this topic elements or taking supplements “I really wanted to find out why because it’s very multi-faceted in order to gradually decrease people did not see it as an issue.” and multi-layered,” she said. “We Students share opinions about skin whitening procedures. Photo by Katie Crawford the amount of melanin in one’s Preconceptions of skin whit- See page 6 skin. St. Julien highlighted that ening are often ill-informed or Sports Features A&E Op-Ed INSIDEVIEW: Softball qualifies Sailing Club Motion Capture Gandhi, Buddha This week’s top for MWC tournament takes off features dance and film and Price news and views PAGE 4 PAGE 6-7 PAGE 8 PAGE 11 2 NEWS 3 May 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Sex toy workshop delves into alternative methods of safe sex

Haley MacDuff by talking about what she calls According to Stuart, a ques- Staff Writer “the Holistic Model of Sexuality,” tion that she is constantly asked ______and how that pertains to healthy at colleges and universities is how sexual practices. Next, she asked her sex education lectures per- the audience about what they tain to wellness. She believes in On Monday, April 29, thought the biggest myths about the importance of teaching people Lawrence students filled the lec- sex toys were. Amidst nervous that sex is a positive and natural ture hall in Youngchild 121 to giggles, some brave members of act and especially in making sure participate in a workshop called the audience ventured guesses, that people go about it in a safe “Sex Toys 101.” Presented by Gay, and Stuart’s frank and humorous and healthy way. Many individu- Lesbian, or Whatever (GLOW) responses set a relaxed tone for als have a black-and-white idea and the Downer Feminist Council the rest of the evening. of what sex is and Stuart wants to (DFC), the event brought in sex A presentation on safe sex ensure that they know that it is far educator Laura Stuart to share the toys was followed by a “show more diverse that many expect. facts and fictions of sex toys. and tell,” as around 20 vibrators “I thought I wasn’t going to Having previously taught and other sex toys were passed learn anything, that it would just at MIT and currently teaching at around the room. Students in the be something funny to go to with Northwestern University, Stuart is room gaped and laughed as they my friends, but I never knew what no stranger to discussing what Laura Stuart shows off the settings of “the Rabbit” vibrator. pressed “on” buttons and passed materials to look out for and try to Photo by Katie Crawford can be an uncomfortable topic the toys to one another. “I honestly avoid in sex toys,” said sophomore for students. As people filed into had no idea that there was such Tina Vorreyer. the event, they had the chance to a variety of devices!” exclaimed Other students commented this on as a public event and have similar events. Vorreyer said, “I build a goodie-bag at the “Safe Sex freshman Danielle Calhoun. on how great it was that Lawrence it proceed in such a respectful and have no idea what else they’ll Buffet” and enter the raffle to win Junior Alysa Levi-D’Anacona is the kind of environment where mature manner” said Calhoun. come up [with], but I would defi- some toys from Stuart’s shop in said, “Laura answered all the such an event is possible. “I think A number of students nitely go to another talk like this Milwaukee, The Tool Shed. questions I would ask were I to go it definitely speaks volumes about expressed interest in attending again!” Stuart opened the event State rep. addressesto a sex shop.” relevanceLawrence that weof are able feminism to put in modern world

Xue Yan Staff Writer boss respectfully and politely. But money in their communities. said that he was paid more than for Lawrence students to interact ______eventually she was put on the “do- Another thing Schaber a female supervisor who had with elected leaders. He said, “She not-rehire list.” believes is important is access to worked there for six years. He [Schaber] was directly challenged After that experience, education. She said, “We are very said, “The supervisors there, the here for some of her ideas, and I At 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April Schaber paid more attention lucky that we all have the access males get paid a lot more than the don’t know how many opportuni- 29 in the Steitz Hall of Science, to the issue of unequal pay for to education equally throughout females…It is still unfair.” ties students get to actually chal- Penny Bernard Schaber, the women. She realized that this our country,” but that equal access In this talk, Schaber hoped to lenge their elective leader.” Wisconsin State Representative problem not only happens in the is not the same in other coun- make students think about equal Associate Professor of for the 57th Assembly District, U.S., it happens worldwide. In tries. Schaber believes this lack of pay and women’s education. She History Monica Rico feels that “it gave a talk on “Why Feminism her opinion, equal pay can be a access to education leads to more said, “We have to give [students] is helpful for Lawrence students is Still Necessary: A View from very strong economic driver since health and economic problems. an example and a solution, and to learn from the experience of Inside the Political System.” women tend to make a lot of deci- When more girls are going to ask them to be part of the solu- an ordinary woman who didn’t To open the topic, Schaber sions in their households. She school, the whole family will ben- tion…have them consider what always plan for a political career, first shared her experience of pointed out that in many families, efit and society will be stronger. would you do to make a differ- but who felt called to one after working in a picture frame fac- women are the head of house- After addressing key top- ence, rather than depending on many years of satisfying work in tory when she was in high school. hold. But these women are paid ics on gender, Schaber opened somebody else to do that work another field.” To Rico, it shows When she realized one male col- nearly 10,000 dollars less a year the discussion to the audience. for you.” that people will find new ways to league who had the same job as than men who do the exact same Freshman Jaime Gonzalez shared Instructor of Gender Studies grow and contribute to the world Schaber earned 50 cents more per jobs. Consequently, these women his working experiences when Matthew Wegehaupt felt that this throughout life. hour, she brought it up to her are not able to invest that extra he was in high school. Gonzalez talk was a wonderful opportunity

Daum’s reading shares witty insights Greek Week about being involved with Greek continued from page 4 Life.” Jeannine Schulz Sophomore Spencer Swick, for The Lawrentian ______the implications of the “soul- and that she is grateful that she is president of the Interfraternity killing, society-destroying effects able to make a living as a writer, will host the first annual water Council and a member of Delt, of online comments,” which she despite the verbal hostility that gun fight at 2 p.m. on the Quad. agreed with Wasielewski, saying, Lastly, on Sunday, May 12, Delt “We’re a lot different from what On Thursday, April 25, col- refers to as “hater-ade.” “Seconds comes with the territory. will have Quad Ball at noon. the stereotypical fraternity sys- umnist and author Meghan Daum after one of my articles is pub- After the lecture, one student Although students involved tem is…we’re planning events to shared her wit and wisdom with lished online,” Daum said, “in far asked Daum about the gender with Greek Life will be hosting the showcase that to the rest of cam- the Lawrence community in the less time than it would take some- inequality of hatred, specifically events, they are open to all stu- pus.” Nathan March Pusey Room of the one to actually read the entire why there is so much negativ- dents. Junior Panhellenic Council Swick talked about how, con- Warch Campus Center. article, people post negative com- ity toward female authors. Daum President and Kappa member trary to the negative idea that Daum captivated her audi- ments.” responded, “Many articles, par- Maggie Brickner said, “They’re fun fraternities endorse hazing and ence’s attention during the reading This negativity has overrun ticularly if they were written events that everyone can enjoy, “shenanigans,” Lawrence’s chap- of her essay “Toy Children,” which the internet’s comment boards. by women, seem to have been and they’re going to a good cause.” ters emphasize philanthropy and is from her book, “My Misspent “Hatred affects anyone who written for the sole purpose of All of the profits raised from par- academics. Also, each chapter Youth.” As a writer, Daum consid- makes anything published,” Daum getting strong negative respons- ticipants will go toward each acts as a support system for its ers herself to be highlighting “the remarks. “Even posting a status es from readers.” Daum further chapter’s philanthropic cause. members. Swick said his hope uncomfortable things that others on Facebook is often received described how she is grate- Greek Life Advisor and Sage for Greek Week is that “it opens are afraid to say out loud or don’t negatively in the comments.” She ful to have started her career RHD Rose Wasielewski added, “If everybody’s eyes to Greek Life know how to articulate.” continued that there is always before this trend of vast invalidat- [participants] aren’t able to do a here,” and added, “It’s something I Associate Professor of English someone who is repulsed by the ing responses became a seemingly lot of volunteering, this is a way believe has really helped me grow David McGlynn remarked that one publication and feels obligated to required phase for up-and-coming to do something really great and as a person.” reason Daum is so well received comment about it. writers. charitable and have fun at the by members of the Lawrence com- According to Daum, criticism In a stronger economy, major same time.” Wasielewski also munity is because “she’s funny. can be demoralizing to a writer, publications typically hire people hopes that Greek Week will “get There’s a way which humor can but believes they can be apprecia- to delete comments with uncon- the word out about what Greek access truths in a way that senti- tive that people are reading what structive hatred, but budget con- Life is and show other students mentality and outright criticism was published. After reading one straints have eliminated many of who have no idea what Greek Life cannot.” antagonistic comment, Daum these jobs and opened the flood- is or maybe have a negative view, In addition to reading some stipulates that “most writers gates of “hater-ade” to take over that there’s a lot of positive things of her works, Daum discussed would kill to be a squashed bug” online comment boards.

Greenfire ers, while Geology Club used local Mondays. Greenfire provided food of events took place that included aging Lawrence to divest from continued from page 4 rocks The to make Lawrentian jewelry. Magpie and had a station at which peo- a forum on radical environmen- dirty energy investments. They recycled T-shirts into headbands, ple could build their own drying tal activism, the movie “Chasing also include dealing with the while made old racks, which help conserve the Ice” and a speech by activist and Wisconsin SB1/AB1 bill that was Lawrentians circulated amongst newspapers into hats. Kappa energy used by drying machines. author Winona LaDuke. enacted into law earlier this year the tables as they learned about Kappa Gamma connected Earth Those who attended were Currently, Greenfire is work- and which relates to iron mining issues being promoted and did Day to their national philanthropy impressed with the variety of ing on a variety of projects for regulation. Some on-campus proj- activities related to those issues. of “Reading is Fundamental” by activities present as well as the the rest of this year, as well as ects include facilitating battery People for Animal Welfare (PAW) making old cardboard into book- ‘interesting’ information that they some long-term plans. These recycling and installing bee hives. facilitated the recycling of glass marks. Several students ran an gained. plans include a divestment cam- bottles by using them as plant- informational session on Veggie Earlier in the week, a series paign, which involves encour- 3 May 2013 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN personality supplements Accidental Racism? (Part II)

Micha Saxton Columnist debates within the community as Why the hell would white The arrogance of a white kid get to the “racial lines don’t exist” ______to whether or not the word is people want to use it anyway? to say that giving those kids a hug point in society, those who have .....continued from last week beneficial and they will work it Just so we can? To prove some- and a little bit of patriarchal pity power first need to recognize that out themselves. thing? So that we have access to would help anything is tragically they do. Those without power are Frankly, it does not matter if every little thing everyone else common amongst kids that do not reminded every day. People have white people are uncomfortable does? know any better or do not realize to look outside of themselves and I have had too many con- hearing it, or think they should What could we possibly gain exactly what they are saying. It realize that the way they experi- versations with (mostly white) be able to use it because black by using that word on a daily goes to show just how engrained ence the world is not the way people in San Francisco who like people can, because it is not about basis? racism and white privilege is in everyone else does. A way to help to argue that the n-word does white people. If one finds it offen- Secondly, that the Facebook our society, such that a white kid is to keep oneself from perpetu- not mean the same as it used sive to hear, perhaps one should commenter would claim a black automatically uses words like ating uninformed, victim-blaming to because the African-American consider how millions of African- “Hug them? Pity “pity” for black people, without behavior. Actually, victim-blaming community took it back, therefore, Americans have felt for over 200 ever considering what that means. is all too prevalent in our society they can also use it. They say it to them? Why don’t years of having that word slung at This mindset feels all too com- and we need a real shift in our their black friends so it is fine. Or them. To think that because they you start by show- mon, it really does. moral compass if we ever expect they like to complain about how are “allowed” to use it, everyone ing some respect?” Hug them? Pity them? Why to have any change (but that is a uncomfortable it makes them feel else should be too, is arrogant. don’t you start by showing some whole other article entirely). to hear “that word” used so casu- Is it prejudiced to say that respect? I realize that I am a white girl ally. Or that it is okay to use as white people cannot use the On the flip side, there are saying this, so where do I fit in long as you do not say it to a black n-word? By definition, yes, there white people that, because they on the hypocrisy scale? I benefit person. is no getting around it. These person needs pity and a hug is do not experience it every day, from white privilege and am not Firstly, we as white people arguments are hardly ever cut and more than insulting. believe that racism does not exist immune to it, so what author- do not get to say how African- dry. But let’s weigh that prejudice He says, “If you’re offended, anymore. They believe we live ity do I have to say any of this? I Americans use the n-word. That against the weight of racism held go hug and pity a black person in a post-racist, often also post- honestly do not know and do not word was forced upon genera- in those six letters. It does not because you, not I, are racist.” Pity sexist, environment. That, to me, have enough word space left to tions of African-Americans as a really measure up. To ask a white for what? Being black? That is is ignorance. explore it, but I would rather say word of hatred and evil -- if the person to keep from saying that pretty racist to me. Pity for the To use the n-word as an insult something than let it go. modern community is taking it word is to ask them to respect sociological inequalities that keep for any reason whatsoever; that is back in an effort to build them- what it meant 50, 100 or 200 so many people of color poor and ignorance. selves up, so be it. There are years ago. uneducated in this country? I think that before we can Specht Pages Viking Around by Alfredo Duque An Exposé on Co-op any chance that you will decide to make them public or will Kevin Specht the Lawrence University elders Columnist ______not allow that? If there really are underground tunnels, just wink. Co-op: Have you ever wondered what Co-op is or what it smells By Lawrence secrets, like? We at Specht Pages would do you mean the Facebook page like to introduce all of you to this where you tell lies about people? great organization. The Joseph Also, here are the secrets co-op McCarthy Co-op at Lawrence has -- we think the following peo- University has been in its current ple are cute: Snacky Snuechting, location of 122 North Union ever Jonathan Fagan, Ilan, Jose the since the Campus Center replaced security guard (not the saxophone the old Co-op, which started at player),SP: BassWhat studio, is your Cameron’s favorite Lawrence in the early ‘90s. Specht collegemustache prank and foxy. (preferably done Pages recently interviewed Co-op by you or at least, done to you)? and below, you will see its answers Co-op: to ourSpecht questions. Pages: How would you like us Lawrentians to We have three: One address you? Are there any spe- time, Co-op peed on Small Exec. cial salutes? We got into rooms they shouldn’t Co-op: have. Also, the custodian tricked us intoSP: thinking What isthere your was favorite a snake We could like you to color?in the basement. address us as Capin’. 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It’s on e-reserve. its final meetings of the term at 8pm in the Kraemer room of ing me. It happens every Thursday. Co-op barber A Touchy yet? If Subject.so, who? the Warch Campus Center on May 9th and 16th. Also, I dream that I’m naked on a Co-op: There you have it! That is bed SP: of kaleWhat with are your nooch sizes raining for SP: Do you have any par- Co-op for you. After hearing all There will be a general council meeting Monday, May 13th, hats,down ringson me. and shoes? ticular planIt’s onBridget. how long you this, you no longer have to be at 4:40pm in the Esch-Hurvis room (2nd floor of the Warch afraid of the Co-op. They are a Co-op: will stay at Lawrence? Perhaps Campus Center). SP: Once you are briefed you will leave once you have friendly bunch and offer free food on LawrenceIf it’s secrets, red, it’ll isfit. there achieved a certain goal? Maybe on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. For reals. “You heard it first on Specht Pages.” The opinions expressed in this section are those of the students, faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board.The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. 4 SPORTS 3 May 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Second place finish caps season for Men’s Tennis

Andrew Borresen Staff Writer winning the first men’s tennis Grinnell College’s C.J. Ray. Sunday room guys that didn’t see as much ______Conference Championship since saw the Vikings’ No. 2 doubles court time this year.” 1968. With the #1 North Division team of senior Cooper Smith and Senior Jason Dunn summed seed, the men defeated the #2 junior Jeremy Andereck advance up how the Vikings accomplished seed from the South division -- to the semifinals before losing to so much this spring: “The secret Ask anyone in the world of Monmouth College -- on Friday the team from Grinnell. The LU to success this year for our team sports and they will tell you that morning. Unfortunately, the No. 3 doubles team -- freshman was the senior leadership. Guys winning consistently in the regu- Vikings would go on to be bested Brian DeCorte and sophomore looked up to us and believed in lar season portion of a schedule by Grinnell in the championship Craig Sherwood -- was also oust- our team and the potential we bodes well for a solid postseason match, just missing the conference ed in the semifinal round by St. had.” Smith added, “We were suc- run. Look no further than what the title. Senior Max Zlevor recalled Norbert College. cessful because the team got along Lawrence men’s tennis team did what the team focused on heading Furthermore, all of the team’s so well. We were great friends off this past weekend as proof. The tandings into the weekend: “Our mindset on-court success was highlighted the court, which always makes the S men finished with a team second was to leave everything on the on Sunday as Coach Kevin Girard hard work and long hours on the place in the Midwest Conference court, win or lose. Team confer- was selected as men’s tennis court much easier. The winning School Conf. Overall Championships. The Viking tennis ence was the first day of play. Even Coach of the Year in the Midwest just followed from that.” While squad went undefeated (4-0) in though we came up just short and Conference. Senior Cooper Smith the sun sets on this year’s edi- the North division of the Midwest lost to Grinnell in the finals, we couldn’t have been happier: tion of LU men’s tennis, the future Men’s Tennis Conference regular season and played as hard as we could, which “Coach Girard had a great year remains very bright for the squad North entered this past weekend’s MWC is all we can ask of ourselves.“ and got us some great recruits. in the years ahead. Finally, con- Lawrence * 4-0 14-7 Championships at Nielsen Tennis Days two and three of I consider him a close personal gratulations indeed go out to the Carroll * 3-1 12-8 Stadium in Madison, WI filled Championship weekend would friend of mine, with whom I will three seniors Dunn, Smith and St. Norbert 2-2 6-11 with confidence. see the Vikings experience some remain friends long after gradu- Zlevor on outstanding playing Lake Forest 1-3 9-11 Only four teams make it into more success. In the singles por- ation.” Zlevor expounded on the careers as well as Coach Girard on Ripon 0-4 3-14 the conference postseason tour- tion of the weekend, sophomore recruiting efforts of Coach Girard, the distinct recognition as MWC South nament, two from each division, Craig Sherwood paced LU by “Not only did he recruit guys that Coach of the Year. Well done, Grinnell * 4-0 22-11 so the Lawrence team possessed advancing to the No. 4 singles could contribute on the court, but Vikes! Monmouth * 3-1 9-9 a fair shot this past weekend at title match before bowing out to he recruited really sound locker Cornell 2-2 12-6 Knox 1-3 7-15 Softball team qualifies for MWC Tournament Illinois Col. 0-4 0-11 Mackenzie Dwyer Baseball Staff Writer North ______grounded out to third base on a the sixth. Murray allowed another The Vikings’ weekend got Ripon *+ 14-2 19-12 sacrifice bunt. Carroll first base- hit, but struck out the next bat- even better on Sunday when the St. Norbert 9-3 21-10 men Christine Roggemann threw ter to end the inning. With just a team secured their spot in the Beloit 6-6 9-17 Donning the pride of the ball away in an attempt to 3-1 lead, the game turned nerve- Midwest Conference Tournament Carroll 2-10 13-17 Lawrence University on the front catch Kaye, an error that allowed wracking during the seventh by sweeping Ripon College. Lawrence 1-11 9-21 of their jerseys, the women’s soft- Kaye to score the final run. when Carroll produced a small Lawrence took the opener 3-1 and South ball team headed out onto Whiting Murray took the win for the rally. Carroll centerfielder Jamie nightcap 4-2, getting the sweep Knox 9-3 17-9 Field on Saturday, determined to Vikings, as she allowed only seven Siewart reached on a fielding they needed to move on. The Illinois Col. 7-5 13-15 dominate Carroll University, and hits, struck out two, and walked error by third baseman Wawiorka Vikings will be the No. 2 seed from Grinnell 8-8 13-18 they did just that. The Lawrence one. and Rebecca Menelle singled to the North Division this weekend, Cornell 5-7 10-21 University softball team pulled The team came back with center field. With just one out in as they play at St. Norbert College. Monmouth 3-9 7-23 off a doubleheader sweep over force in the nightcap, though there the inning, a wild pitch moved This will be the softball team’s Carroll, clinching major wins was a brief scare of a possible runners to second and third first appearance in the MWC Softball towards the Midwest Conference Carroll rally in the seventh inning. base, and Carroll’s hopes were Tournament since their four-year North Tournament. The team topped the Carroll came up unsuccessful high. However, Murray showed run from 2002 to 2006, the first St. Norbert *+ 10-4 19-13 Pioneers 3-1 in both the opener in the top of the first, but Kaye her experience and struck out the for all current players. Lawrence * 7-7 19-13 and the nightcap. quickly produced the first run for next two batters to end the inning Carroll 8-6 12-22 Carroll opened up the scoring Lawrence in the bottom. Kaye was and secure the Lawrence victory. Ripon 5-9 11-17 in the first game in the top of the walked, stole second and traveled Beloit 5-9 7-29 second inning, but Lawrence took home off of Murray’s single. In the South over in the bottom of the third. third inning, junior Cory Paquette Lake Forest * 12-3 17-16 With runners on second and third, showed her power with an inside- Cornell * 9-6 20-14 senior starting pitcher Shannon the-park homer for the Vikings’ Illinois Col. 10-5 20-14 Murray grounded out to first base second run. Monmouth 8-7 15-19 to bring in freshman Tierney Duffy Carroll managed their only Knox 5-10 6-25 for the first Lawrence run. On the run of the game during the top of Grinnell 1-14 1-28 backs of their first year college the fifth, but Lawrence fired back players, Lawrence added anoth- with their final run in the bottom * - Qualified for MWC Tournament er, as freshman Anna Wawiorka of the fifth to secure the 3-1 win. + - Host MWC Tournament doubled to left field to knock in Sophomore Kara Vance singled to freshman Savanna Marsicek, giv- left field, advanced to second off ing them the 2-1 lead over Carroll. of a sacrifice bunt from Paquette, The Vikings pulled out and rounded home off of fresh- their final run in the fifth with man Taylor Dodson’s pinch-hit a skilled performance by senior RBI single. The Vikings’ bats produced just enough in the wins. Cathy Kaye. Kaye reached base on With a runner on first, Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke a fielder’s choice and advanced Murray came in to relieve start- Insidefrom first to third The when Marsicek Locker ing pitcher VanceRoom: in the top Men’s of Outdoor Track Team

Clare Bruning Staff Writer ______“Before meets, we usu- ing to a reliable source. “We sing selves out in a variety of fashions. ally head over to Sam Stevens’s the National Anthem every time,” Not every athlete dons nothing room and watch really sad mov- divulged freshman Matt Geleske. but running shorts and t-shirts, Statistics are courtesy of www. ies, like ‘The Notebook’ or ‘My “One time, we tried the Canadian however. When polled, the team mchahockey.com and www. After a long day of fierce Sister’s Keeper’ or ‘Space Jam,’” National Anthem, but stopped voted freshman Chris Fuelling midwestconference.org competition, the locker room -- disclosed freshman Cam Davies of because it sucked.” Best-Dressed. “Any man with that and are current as of of whichever away-facility the the team’s pre-race routines. “To When the men’s team har- many scarves deserves an award,” May 01, 2013. Lawrence University men’s out- get pumped up before every race, monizes, the tenor section is a said Davies. Geleske, while main- door track team is visiting -- comes Jonah Laursen kills a baby rabbit,” little slim -- sophomore Graham taining that his teammate Bard alive with the sounds of cama- he added. “It’s intense.” “Gravy” Jones revealed that a large deserves the Best Dressed title raderie and hygiene…and also The throwers, on the other percentage of the team likes to instead, felt Fuelling warrants his some killer vocal harmony. The hand, have special customs of sing in the higher vocal range. own category: “Most Hipster.” runners, jumpers and throwers of their own. Junior Gabor Bukszar But “Bjorn [Gowdy-Jaehnig] takes Dockery returned on the Lawrence, when not in the midst said, “As a ritual before meets, the bass,” asserted freshman Tyler topic of Most Attractive, stating, of an infamous “show pow,” can all throwers must rub Spencer Herman, though Bukszar and “Kyle is absolutely a 10 out of 10, be found in small groups together [Swick]’s belly no more than three freshman Ben Bard are known no questions asked. Beyond that, all over campus, “Downer sitting” times for good luck and injury to represent the lower register Bjorn has been known to cause after dinner, pretending to study prevention.” on occasion. However, according the entire Stevens Point women’s or occasionally actually working After competitions, the guys to sophomore Kyle Dockery, “Dan team to swoon with a single throw out. The team dynamic is certainly have been known to reconvene in Thoresen has the deepest bass of his mighty javelin.” the showers for a different kind of singing voice ever.” As you can see from the track a special one and each member See page 12 brings his own unique flavor to team bonding -- usually involving After concluding a show pow, to the locker room, the men’s out- the mix. rousing musical numbers, accord- the guys, of course, deck them- 3 May 2013 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Success for Track team Athletes of the Week Alex York Staff Writer by: Amanda Ollerer ______strong contender in the distance events at the Conference meet May 10 and 11. Davide Harris: Baseball It was a great weekend On the men’s side, it was also for many runners, throwers in the 10,000-meter run where and jumpers on the Lawrence Lawrence really found its stride. 1) What has been your biggest University track and field squad The Vikings were able to snag accomplishment while playing as they competed in the Drake all top three spots. Led by junior baseball? Alternative meet this past Jamie Brisbois, who finished the Saturday in UW-Whitewater. race in 34:45.41, the other two Several Lawrentians were able Lawrentians were sophomore “My biggest accomplishment might to rise to the occasion and score Kyle Dockery and freshman Jonah have to be setting the Lawrence single points in several different events. Laursen. Dockery finished in season runs record last season. I Of note on the women’s side 35:06.57 and Laursen crossed the couldn’t have done this, though, with- was freshman Sophie Yang from line in 35:46.32. out my teammates hitting me in when Whitefish Bay, Wis. Competing in Furthermore, freshman 2)I got What on base.” has been your favorite three events and scoring in each standout J.P. Ranumas from memory with the baseball team? of them, she helped propel the Winnetka, Ill. took third overall women’s team with her big day. in the 110-meter high hurdles at She captured fifth place in the 15.74. Look for Ranumas at the “My favorite memory has to be our 400-meter hurdles with her time Conference meet, as he currently spring break trip this year. Other than of 1:08.43 and followed that per- holds one of the fastest times in it being a very successful trip on the formance with a 10th place fin- Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke the MWC in that event. field, we also came together outside ish in the pole vault when she Finally, it was also a big day 3)the What lines. has It madebeen thefor ahardest very fulfilling part, cleared 2.86 meters. Finally, she personally for 800-meter runner and why? spring break.” took fifth place in the triple jump Mike Mangian. The junior from with her jump of 10.27 meters. Park Ridge, Ill. knocked more Yang has been making a statement than a second off his personal “The hardest part has been the realization that I won’t be able to compete for a Conference all spring for the Vikings and her best with his fifth place time of Championship again for this school. It has been a while since this program has had such a strong team is looking forward to find- 1:58.24. Mangian had been stalled 4)senior What class are and you we going really to wanted miss the to mostget it donewhen this the year.” season comes to an end? ing what she can do when the for several years without lowering Midwest Conference meet rolls his personal best, thus Saturday’s around. Lawrence has two very race was a big stepping-stone for “I’m definitely going to miss all the joking around and fun that really made the season. More than that, serious contenders for the 400- him. Mangian usually factors into though, I’m going to miss the feeling of stepping on that field and competing to the best of my ability. meter hurdles in Yang and soph- some of the relay events for the 5)All Ifthe you feelings were I’vestranded experienced on an islandon that with field anyhave of really your helped teammates, me grow who as wouldan individual.” it be and omore standout Anna Bolgrien, Vikings and will certainly play an why? who did not race this past week- important role as the season pro- end. gresses. Another strong female per- This Saturday, May 4, the “I’d fur (if you can spell it like that, that’d be great) sure pick Jake Zdrojewski. There would be endless formance came from freshman team competes at the St. Norbert story time. He would provide some good conversation.” Clare Bruning, who took third in Triangular. However, the majority the 10,000-meter run with her of the energy and focus will be Shannon Murray: Softball time of 43:31.24. The freshman on the following weekend’s MWC from Mondovi, Wis. will also be a meet. 1) How does it feel to make it to the 2013 NFL Draft Review Conference tournament your senior year? John Revis Staff Writer “I can’t begin to describe how proud I am of ______ued to mention three names: West our team for making the tournament this year! Virginia quarterback Geno Smith, It made senior year all that more memorable. USC QB Matt Barkley, and Notre To be a part of such a fantastic group of young On April 25-27, the seven Dame linebacker Manti Te’o. None ladies and a successful program is an honor. round National Football League of those players was taken in the Making the tournament just shows what kind of draft took place with round one first round. The only major head- potential our whole team has and been waiting occurring on the 25th, rounds two liner that emerged from a first to bust out with all season.” and three on the 26th, and the round pick was the Buffalo Bills’ 2) What has been your favorite memory with remaining rounds the following selection of Florida State quar- the softball team? day. Every year, the event is hyped terback EJ Manuel. Manuel was to epic proportions with several not on most scouts’ “Top Five QB” “I don’t know if I have just one favorite memory, weeks of analysis both before and list going into this draft. The Bills’ because there have been way too many. Some after the draft. Twitter is an abso- made a puzzling pick here as they of the memories I enjoy most are the bus rides lute mess if you follow any sports selected a raw quarterback who networks or writers, or sports is definitely a project. Everyone Shannon Murray (left) when we play our own version of the ‘Hunger Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke Games.’ There have been many tributes locked fans in general, as everyone is thought that Smith, Barkley or in the bus bathroom who can share willing to put in their two cents. In even Syracuse quarterback Ryan a year without any “guaranteed” Nassib would be the first quarter- 3) What has been the hardest part, and why? their stories of survival, tribulations and vic- tory.” superstars -- a term created by back taken. The Bills must have these analysts -- even more chat- seen something no one else had, “The hardest part of the season for me was actually realizing that it is about to be over. Softball has ter was created because there was because this is a head scratcher. little to no certainty after the first Fans and sports networks been such a huge part of my life for so long that I don’t know what I’ll do without it. I guess there’s always Bar League.” two picks. had to wait until the next day to 4) What are you going to miss the most when the season comes to an end? No surprise to NFL fans, discuss Te’o and Smith, as they the first two picks were offen- were picked back-to-back by the “I will miss the girls and the good times we had the most. Being a part of the softball team for four sive linemen Eric Fisher, from San Diego Chargers and New York years has allowed me to find some of the best friends that I’ve ever had. I’ll also miss just playing in Central Michigan to the Kansas Jets, respectively. It seemed like general. Like any athlete, the sport you play becomes a part of you after so long of having it in your City Chiefs, and Luke Joeckel ( fans of every NFL team were beg- life.” Texas A&M) to the Jacksonville ging during the first round that 5) If you were stranded on an island with any of your teammates, who would it be and why? Jaguars. Executives of the League their team would not draft Te’o. are starting to grasp the concept His stock fell severely after his “Oh geez, if I couldn’t have my whole team with me and I got stranded on an island I would go with that before you draft a franchise BCS Championship performance Mary (Diduch) by my side. She is a force to be reckoned with and can summon the power of the Black quarterback, you better have a and publically-embarrassing fake- Crows to protect us in any danger. Not that the ‘Hunger Games’ hasn’t gotten any one of us prepared good offensive line to protect girlfriend hoax brought humilia- enough for any adversity that comes our way, so I’d be pretty confident with anyone being with me.” him or he’s destined to fail. The tion to the Notre Dame fan base. only question about these two Chargers fans can be happy with picks was, “Who would go first?” this pick, since they didn’t waste Fisher had impressive workouts a first round selection on him, Vikings’ baseball splits two vs. Knox and Joeckel’s overall body of but still grabbed a valuable player Ellie Galvin work in college was impressive. with proven success. Smith, on Staff Writer Regardless, all scouts and analysts the other hand, goes to a less- ______had three hits for the Vikings. three runs. Freshman Tom Olson are giving the Chiefs and Jaguars than-desirable situation with the Additionally, senior Gabe had a three-run triple, and sopho- kudos for grabbing these impact Jets. It improved a bit when Tim Henriques and sophomore Jake more Davis Ogilvie belted a two- players. Tebow was released a few days The Lawrence University Gordon had two hits apiece. run homer for the Vikings. Harris The first round was deemed later, but he is still surrounded by baseball team finished 1-1 in a The Vikings won 12-1 on the commented that the team “got a the “beef round,” with half of the the disaster that is Mark Sanchez. home doubleheader Saturday, back end of the doubleheader, as really nice pitching effort from draftees in the first round being It’s not easy to play for the Jets, April 28th against Knox College. the team scored nine runs in the sophomore Phil Clark.” “Once we lineman. This is because the quar- and for a player who has been In the first game, the Vikings sixth inning alone. Senior Davide saw him cruising along, we knew terback class has been classified criticized as “overrated,” he has a fell 12-6. Junior Aaron Benz and Harris came through with a great See page 6 as “very weak.” Throughout the lot of hurdles to jumpSee over page to suc 6- freshman Gabe Warshaw both game, going 4-for-5, and driving in first round, the analysts contin- 6 FEATURES 3 May 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Secret lives of our profs: Matt Ansfield, Professor of Psychology

Tyler Kundinger Staff Writer What inspired your field of ______work?to grow up a few decades ago. What’s your favorite food?

Well, my “field” is health psychol- Gyros! (pronounced YEE-ROS with ogy. I come from a long line of health a rollingWhat “rrrrrr”) is your worst fear? practitioners -- my dad is a doctor (car- diologist), my dad’s dad was a doctor, my dad’s brother is a doctor, my wife is Honestly, failure in classroom. I a physician’s assistant. Issues of health really do not enjoy when I see students have always been in my life and have either struggling to understand some- always been salient to me. thing, or worse, are bored! Nothing Not that I’m the ideal specimen of ruins my day more than having a bad health -- in fact, by a long shot. I get no class . . . except when the Packers lose... sleep, I have 3-year-old twins, I’m chair but thatWhat is evendo you more love rare. most in the of the psychology department, I teach world? full time, I’m on several committees, my wife works in Green Bay (Go Pack!), I quaff ridiculous amounts of sugar-laden, My twins, obviously. Beyond all caffeine intake beverages, I don’t eat Photo provided comprehension, I love those little mon- well, I don’t eat enough, I don’t eat the sters!Describe But I also your love family. the Packers. A lot. right things and in many other ways, I treat my body like a darn carnival ride. I have the best job in the world. I A: It hasn’t happened yet. It will be My own story highlights the incred- get to try to inspire young minds. I smile the day that my son, Maxwell T. Ansfield, Strong-willed, liberal to the nth ible psychology that intertwines with (almost) every day that I come to work, hooks into a huge musky boat-side and degree, smart, very smart. I’m most our physical well-being. And so does knowing that I have something impor- seeing the look on his face when he definitely the dummy of the family. everyone else’s. Whoa. And that’s what tant and interesting to teach in a class, releases it back into the water to live Seriously.What kind of kid were you? inspiresWhat me. is a limitation of your knowing that I have a few fun tricks up another What day. is your favorite sport and career? my sleeve to get people interested and team and why? paying attention. I get paid to have fun. Trouble. I got into all kinds of I wish everyone could get paid to have trouble -- I seemed drawn to it. Still a Time. What do you get out of your fun. I think people would probably be Come on, really? hard devil to fight today. And I think it’s It’s certainly no secret that Matt career? happier -- and healthier! pretty obvious that I’m still a kid today. Describe the perfect weekend. Ansfield loves the Green Bay Packers! I think I’ve passed the opportunity I had Lawrence Sailing Club takes shape and looks to the future

Chelsea Johnson Staff Writer ______“Sailing’s harder than it looks, that’s for sure,” Wecker said. “There’s a lot of memorizing involved as far as setting up Lawrence’s fabled Sailing Club has the boats, tying knots and knowing boat risen from the ashes this year, connecting jargon. It’s definitely the fun kind of work, Lawrentians to the midwest’s surprisingly though.” virile sailing culture. Others have found that although sail- “I started the group for entirely selfish ing is an outdoors activity, it’s not just about reasons,” co-president junior Carl Byers physical capability. said. “I wanted to go sailing.” “Sailing is a very intellectual activity,” The group, recognized last spring, is a Federa said. It’s all about thinking of angles revival of a once-active club at Lawrence. and how to make your boat go in a certain Restarting the club required navigating direction -- it’s more like an instrument Lawrence’s convoluted insurance policies, than a sport.” a hurdle that had stopped hopefuls in years Sailing is open to people of all back- past. grounds and interests, whether they choose “To have a practice, there needs to be to race or not. a final roster two days before the trip with “The best part is just being out on the a 21-year-old driver and everyone having water,” sophomore Conor Sexton said. “On Students sail on Lake Winnebago submitted a waiver and taken a swim test,” Photo courtesy of Carl Byers a perfect spring day, plus a little wind, it’s Byers said. “So instead of being able to hop refreshing to be out on the lake and soaking on a boat on a whim, there are a few hoops up the beauty.” to jump through every time we want to With the weather turning around, “The first time I went out, I was dressed Conference where the teams must tack, or head out.” Sailing Club plans to be very active the rest to the nines, ready to have a leisurely ride” sail at an angle, upwind, then downwind Currently, Sailing Club is covered by of the term, and is still recruiting members. co-president junior Eryn Wecker said. “I and back. the Neenah Sailing School insurance. “[Sailing club] is like a mix between didn’t quite grasp that I’d actually be the “I’d personally like to see the club “This group tried to start my freshman crew’s practices and ORC’s ski trips,” Byers one sailing the boat. I found out pretty progress to be regularly practicing and year,” senior Austin Federa said. “But insur- said. “There’s practicing going on for com- quickly as Liz Vidulich and I ventured out entering regattas,” Wecker said. “It’d be cool ance became a problem and it never hap- petitive things, but it’s open to anyone alone in our boat and proceeded to capsize.” to see the Lawrence sailing club go back to pened. It takes someone with the tenacity without any real commitment attached. It’s The club sails Starfishes and 420s, its former glory.” of Carl Byers to make it happen.” also free!” both small and light boats that can be Currently, the Sailing Club works with But once the hoops are jumped, Sailing Students interested in joining can operated by one or two people. The boats their coach, Steve Catlin, on sailing skills in Club members really can hop on a boat email Carl Byers or Eryn Wecker to be are designed to race in regattas, week- Neenah. Members come from all levels of -- and some may find their expectations added to the email list. end competitions throughout the Midwest sailing experience, which for many is none. quickly changing.

Baseball struck out three and walked one. great playing with the six seniors who stuck off the field. I guess all I can do now is play continued from page 4 As Lawrence heads into their final around through the rough patches. I know hard for my teammates for one more week week of the season it is important to we never put together the season we want- and then start living the life of a retired D3 remember that for some, it will be their last ed to, but when I am old and washed up I college athlete.” we had to back him up with some runs. It ever. Senior Phil Wisniewski reminisced would not want to remember the tallies in Thanks to all the seniors for their hard was probably some of our best hitting we on his time with the LU baseball team. “It’s the wins column, I want to remember the work and dedication for the last four years. have had”. Clark allowed only eight hits, been real and it’s been fun playing with bus trips, the way we spent our off days, Good luck in your final games! this group of guys. It has been especially and the bonds we built as a team on and

Skin whitening colorism, inter-ethnic conflict and different was much discussion about… how do we the future. continued from page 1 themes.” seek to educate people who are less aware BSU welcomes all races, backgrounds BSU president Julian Washington and about issues and how they affect minority and ideologies to their meetings. They meet Denissa Whyte expressed their enthusiasm and even dominant culture.” Both Whyte every Thursday at 7 p.m. on the fourth floor didn’t just talk about skin-bleaching, we for sponsoring St. Julien in holding one of a and Washington plan to hold panels on of the library. talked about a little bit of gender ideology, series of panels. Washington stated, “There affirmative action and white privilege in 3 May 2013 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Language immersion weekend allows for quick improvement Chelsey Choy Staff Writer ______games where students could practice their Chinese with native speakers and profes- sors. We also watched Chinese movies and A group of Spanish and Chinese speak- played majiang,” said senior Wenjun Wang. ing students went to Björklunden for Spanish students participated in similar Language Immersion Weekend on April games. “We had icebreakers, watched mov- 26-28. Each student was required to sign a ies, danced and had a fiesta,” mentioned language pledge, promising only to speak freshman Jenni Sefcik. Spanish or Chinese for their duration at Although the weekend started out dif- Lawrence’s second campus in Door County. ficult for some, over time students got more Students had the opportunity to comfortable speaking Spanish or Chinese. improve their language skills. This week- By the end, this weekend was fun and end provided a nice change for students exciting for students. “I feel more comfort- to practice Chinese and Spanish without able speaking Chinese after this weekend. I using their textbooks. Students looked for- would learn a new word and forget it within ward to the chance 30 seconds. But peo- where they could bet- “Sometimes it ple would remind ter their skills with me constantly until students of varying was hard to I finally learned the fluency. “Chinese word,” noted fresh- requires many hours speak to students man Katherine Ling. of daily review. I am “My roommates most excited to test of different lev- slowed it down for Attendees work on their speaking and writing abilities how well I under- me a bit. There were Photo courtesy of Chelsey Choy stand and can speak els of fluency not a lot of problems the Chinese language with communication outside the class- but you learn to because everyone astic and willing to help people.” eficial and memorable to the students. room alongside my was open and will- Moreover, students had the opportu- “Sometimes it was hard to speak to stu- peers. It will also be manage...” ing to help. I got a nity to strengthen relationships with other dents of different levels of fluency but you nice to learn from lot closer with my students and Lawrence faculty outside of learn to manage and get used to it. It students of different roommate and pro- the classroom. Said Sefcik, “I got a lot closer builds upon your Chinese,” said Deneckere. levels,” said freshman fessors,” explained with my roommates and professors. We Students who participated in the Language Laura Deneckere. Sefcik. were like [one] giant family by the end Immersion Weekend added to their current Students also participated in many Another factor that contributed to of the weekend!” Ling agreed when she speaking level, increasing their familiar- different language activities. For instance, students’ memorable experience was each explained, “I got to know everyone in the ity and level of comfort with a foreign Chinese students played cultural games, group’s attitude. Sefcik remarked, “People Chinese department much better.” language. inviting students to practice and engage in were really excited about this weekend. Overall, the weekend was very ben- the Chinese language. “We played language Students were very open-minded, enthusi- Mental health services and groups available on campus Counseling Services Lawrence Lifeline National Alliance on Andre Augustine Mental Illnesses (NAMI)- Features Co-Editor ______Fox Valley If you feel very overwhelmed and dis- Lawrence Lifeline is a hotline that tressed and you need to speak to some- helps with suicide prevention. It offers one anytime during the academic term, try support and guidance for students who The arrival of Reading Period marks The National Alliance on Mental making an appointment with Lawrence’s have thoughts of committing harm to a turning point in the term. Often Illnesses (NAMI) is a national organiza- Counseling Services. At these appoint- themselves or to those around them. The tion that has affiliates all over the coun- the stress to finish term papers, ments, you can speak with licensed mental goal of Lawrence Lifeline is to lower the try, including here in the Fox Valley. The lab reports and literature reviews health professionals about any of your con- risks of suicide on campus and to imple- goal of NAMI is to act as a support group cerns, including academic stress, relation- ment an effective system of support for the becomes overwhelming as the end for people with mental illnesses and as a ship issues, family problems and more. The Lawrence community. of the year looms. It is during these means of raising awareness about mental counseling services at Lawrence are strictly Kiki with Kathleen times that mental health can be health issues. The group promotes suicide confidential and all information given to prevention and mental health awareness. It especially vulnerable. Whether you’re the counselors will remain so, unless a also has support-group meetings for people stressed and need help with cop- counselor feels that they need to take other Kiki with Kathleen is a discussion who suffer from some of these illnesses. measures to ensure that you are not a dan- ing strategies or are struggling with group sponsored by both the counseling Refer to NAMI-Fox Valley for meeting times ger to yourself or to others. It is important something more debilitating, there services and GLOW that discusses issues and locations for Appleton. for students to know that speaking with a on campus in relation to people’s identity. are options for you at Lawrence. counselor can be a great coping mechanism This group is led by Kathleen Shiltz, who is in dealing with the final couple of weeks of a counselor at the Counseling Services, and the term. Counseling Services are available the goal of the group is to bring awareness on the second floor of the Wellness Center to different identities at Lawrence and to Mondays through Fridays by scheduled celebrate them. If students ever find they appointments and during walk-in hours need to talk about issues dealing with their from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. identity on campus, they are more than welcome to join Kathleen and GLOW on Mondays in Briggs Hall, room 305, at 5 p.m.

Draft off the LSU team due to multiple failed drug The two feel-good stories of the draft receivers, this crop will be interesting to continued from page 5 tests last year. Additionally, Barkley had to include cornerback DJ Hayden being select- watch develop over the next few years, as wait four rounds before being taken by the ed in the first round after suffering a life- “potential” was the most overused word Philadelphia Eagles. He has to be happy threatening chest injury last year and run- throughout the draft’s coverage. Regardless with the situation of new head coach Chip ning back Marcus Lattimore, selected late in of their outcomes, the draft is an entertain- ceed in New York. Kelly. Nassib, on the other hand, looks like the fourth after suffering a nauseating knee ing festival as fans watch their GM’s bal- Other surprises included the Arizona he will be backup for a few years, or trade injury a few months ago. ance between picking up necessary pieces Cardinals selecting cornerback Tyrann bait after the New York Giants selected him For a draft that didn’t have any for immediate success and “projects” they Mathieu (3rd round) after he was kicked 12 picks after Barkley. sure-fire Pro-Bowl quarterbacks or wide hope pan out a few years down the road.

Ableism structure was reminiscent of CODA’s last “I want to get the word out about To give people small, tangible things to continued from page 1 forum on race issues on campus, a design ableism, and to share with students how work through and live out next time they’re CODA uses to engage audiences. to approach someone with a disability,” working with that type of person.” “This year, CODA’s focus shifted a lot,” Cardarella said. Students interested in getting involved Cardarella said. “It’s implicit things, like not Love said. “There needs to be more action At the forum, the speakers shared that with CODA can email Love. CODA is spend- being able to get into half the buildings on about diversity issues on campus, and even something as simple as getting down ing the rest of the year planning next year’s campus, or door buttons not working. The action doesn’t come from going to view an to the same level as someone in a wheel- events. little things build up on each other.” event. The community needs to participate chair when speaking with them can make “I hope people keep coming to these Students, staff, and faculty members in an event because the solutions come a difference. forums,” Waller said. “It’s exciting to see heard about the disabled perspective on from inside the community.” “I even was talking to Joe before the people interested in issues of diversity and campus, then broke into small discussion This was CODA’s first forum on ableism forum and didn’t know whether I should social justice.” groups with CODA facilitators. The event and they hope this event will start a conver- kneel down or not -- I was so glad he said sation on campus. that,” Love said. “That’s the point of a forum. 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 3 May 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN “Motion Capture” features a mélange of dance and film

Lauren Nokes ates along a spectrum. Usually, Staff Writer those with the condition don’t ______have complete stereoblindness, but rather varying degrees of abil- ity to perceive depth. As part of the 2012-13 Dance Although less abstract than Series, visiting professor of dance the previous work, this video still Rebecca Salzer and numerous alternated between documentary- collaborators presented “Motion style interviews with Salzer about Capture” on April 27 in the Esch stereoblindness and her struggles Hurvis Studio, a performance of to develop depth perception, a four multimedia works exploring woman with stereoblindness who perception and memory. had learned to develop depth Described in the program perception and experts on the as “a mix of live and recorded condition and sequences of sur- dance-theatre,” the performance real dancing apparently meant to made extensive use of video in the heighten the audience’s aware- first three works. “Incantations” ness of depth as the dancers inter- played with simultaneous live twined and moved deliberately dancing and recording. As Salzer through the three dimensions. danced in front of the audience The performance took a to music by Due East, her image more humorous turn with the appeared on a screen, projected next video, “Before Us.” Two men from a video camera. Her body and and two boys danced and played movements were distorted and in what looked like a living room. Two actors perform in Salzer’s piece “Night,” based on a play by Harold Pinter. changed by different textures and They seemed like a family and Photo by Nathan Lawrence colors used during the process, clearly had a lot of fun filming leading the audience to reflect on the video. I had difficulty con- the relationship between art and necting this video in my mind the audience’s perception. silent and barely moving dancers, than giving me new insight. reality. Which was the “real” per- to the themes of perception and Probably the strangest work one female and one male, danced Many aspects of this perfor- formance? memory, but perhaps Salzer for me was the last, “Night.” around and on top of the kitchen mance intrigued me, but I found The next work, “Stereoblind,” meant to challenge perceptions Salzer mashed together Mark table at which the husband and many parts difficult to understand was evidently very personal for of “normal” family groups by pre- O’Connor’s “Appalachia Waltz,” wife sat. They functioned as a sort and appreciate, likely because I Salzer because she used the video senting what’s possibly a non-het- text from playwright Harold of mirror image of the husband have very little knowledge of and and dance to explore her experi- eronormative, happy family. This Pinter’s “Night,“ actors perform- and wife. Meanwhile, at a couple experience with dance. However, ence with stereoblindness. In this video didn’t seem to use any of the ing the text and dancers. “Night” is different intervals throughout the I could certainly appreciate the type of blindness, you can’t per- distorting or manipulated effects about a middle-aged husband and work, Professor Janet Anthony obvious technical mastery and ceive depth -- the whole world of the other videos, further lead- wife arguing about what actually played “Appalachia Waltz” on the thoughtful design that went into appears one-dimensional. As with ing me to believe that the dancers happened on the night they met. cello. I must say that this work every work. most of life, stereoblindness oper- themselves are meant to challenge While the actors performed, two mystified me a great deal more Tera Melos performance draws Eels’ “Wonderful, Glorious” students, community members celebrates all the little things Angela Butler or a CD. Kelsey Priebe Staff Writer coat on the entire night. Although it with an impressive solo acoustic ______“Kinda Fuzzy,” one of the Staff Writer ______\ the Thursday time slot meant that guitar set. While the songs grew heavier tracks on the album, is the majority of the crowd petered slightly repetitive as their set pro- one of the tracks that highlights out before Tera Melos finished gressed, few seemed to care and how the band has incorporated their set, the crowd’s enthusiasm TTNG ended their set to enthusi- As the tenth studio album by more guitar than piano on this Tera Melos and This Town for both bands was still palpable. astic applause. American indie rock band Eels, album. With lines such as, “But Needs Guns (TTNG) raised the roof TTNG was an excellent alter- Following this impressive “Wonderful, Glorious” is an eclec- I’m feeling kinda fuzzy, but you Thursday, April 25 in Esch-Hurvis. native band from England, and opener, Tera Melos took the stage tic mix combining Mark Oliver “E” know I’m alright,” the track has a The event, co-hosted by Sinfonia before anything else can be dis- in all their eccentric glory. Their Everett’s trademark self-loathing certain air of optimism and light- Fraternity and Band Booking cussed it must be noted that all of guest stars included a scarecrow and pathos-ridden lyrics with ness despite the somewhat heavy Committee, drew a larger-than- the members possessed impres- Freddy Krueger, Hotdog man and lovely guitar and piano melodies. rock riffs accompanying it. normal crowd before TTNG had sive mustaches. Their sound was Bart Simpson with an X on his For those familiar with Eels, this The slow ballads on the even taken the stage. It was espe- well constructed and could easily forehead. The band launched into is, of course, nothing new as the album, like “On the Ropes,” are cially interesting that a large por- appeal to both the radical alterna- their first song with enthusiasm. unique blend of the two is exactly both poignant and heartfelt as they tion of audience members were tives in the crowd and the more The drummer, sporting the most what their sound is all about. This deal with issues such as staying non-Lawrence students. This mainstream listeners. Their mem- impressive mustache of the night, album, however, is the farthest strong when it feels like the world added not only diversity to the bers were also very engaging and took to the drums with impressive thing from just a musical diary is against you. Here, Everett’s hon- documenting a man’s existential crowd but also some token eccen- dedicated multiple songs to peo- and deafening force.See Although page the12 est confessions sound neither pre- tricities, such as the large man in ple, including Addy Goldberg, who crisis. Rather, it is an album that tentious nor cliché. front of me who kept his trench organized the concert and opened shows Everett in all of his combat- “Peach Blossom” and “Stick ive glory trying to come to terms Together” are some of the catchier with all of the wonderful and glo- tracks on the album. With infec- rious feelings we associate with tious and crunchy guitar riffs existential crises. and a fantastic bass line, “Stick However, just when you think Together” is a great pick-me-up that the music is starting to sound tune. Similarly, the distortion and repetitive or predictable, the repetitive percussion rhythms album injects just enough unpre- found in “Peach Blossom” serve dictability through a surprising the same purpose as an upbeat dose of unusual sounds or sudden dance track. changes in dynamics that pop up A personal highlight would every few minutes. This is exactly be, “I Am Building A Shrine.” With what makes Eels so great, as you lines like “Deep down in the cold really do not know what you are ground, Such a sad place to be, going to get. Whether it’s a slow But I’ll be fine, With all them little ballad with tug-at-your-heart- things that I’m taking with me,” strings lyrics or a foot-stomping, the track is reminiscent of Eels’ hand-clapping anthem, Eels keeps past albums in which most of the it fun and familiar at the same songs are centered around themes time. of loss. His lyrics do not shy away The first track on the album, from the darker aspects of life and titled “Bombs Away,” describes a instead, there is a certain sense of person struggling to be heard and goodwill and optimism. Instead noticed who finally cracks. With of dwelling on the unfortunate lines such as, “I’ve had enough of aspects of life, E instead writes being complacent, I’ve had enough about focusing on the little things of being a mouse,” the song blends in life that are both wonderful and Tera Melos performs in Esch-Hurvis with various props to an Esch-Hurvis crowd of students and community members. angsty lyrics with upbeat bass glorious. Photo by Emma Moss rhythms, as well as guitar sounds that sound like scratches on vinyl 3 May 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

THEARTIST MICHA SPOTLIGHT SAXTON

Bryan Cebulski Staff Writer people are all very different and a multitude of people. “My ______just coexist. Lawrence is prob- boyfriend Alfredo for letting ably the cliquey-est school I’ve me scream at him about how been to… but I’ve learned a stressful this is; Ms. Bozeman The paths we take are funny. lot about myself in navigating for putting up with my crazy; Sometimes the things that end a really, really different living my pianists Marshall Cuffe and up being most important to us experience.” Jonathan Gmeinder for being are mere roadside attractions, Saxton praised the very flexible and forgiving and things we check out on a whim. Conservatory, especially the vis- for being two of my best friends; There’s a lot of power in simply iting artists. Being exposed to and my Edie at home, because trying something out, regard- music that you might not other- she’s the one who got me into less of presuppositions about wise have even heard of certain- this stuff, and whenever I’m whether or not you’ll like it. ly broadens your taste. freaking out and having a break- Senior soprano vocal perfor- Regarding the recital itself, down about something, I can mance major Micha Saxton can Saxton is looking to perform a call her and she’ll tell me to shut certainly vouch for that. sort of “greatest hits” collection. up and do it anyway.” Saxton got serious about She went to pick out pieces that Her life after Lawrence singing when a friend involved she likes and ended up pick- remains mostly nebulous, but with the opera back home in ing out pieces that everybody for the next year at least Saxton San Francisco recommended it likes. Some of the composers plans to volunteer with the to her. being featured are not often per- Shanti Project in San Francisco, “I got into it,” she explained, formed, however. She is espe- which provides emotional and “because I was so shy and self- cially excited for Hungarian peer support to sufferers of critical that to do something composer Emmerich Kálmán. HIV/AIDS and breast cancer.The that really freaked me out just Some interesting pieces by Satie, LawrentianOutside music, Saxton seemed like a good idea at the “all about sex and being a mis- is involved with VIVA, time. And then it turned into tress,” will also be performed. as a columnist, and something… well, it turned into Brienne Colston will join the Jive Turkeys Lit Society. my college major!” Saxton for two duets. “One is a She loves documentaries about Saxton transferred to Mozart duet, because you just social issues, food that will kill Photo by Elizabeth Landes Lawrence from San Francisco on have to,” she explained. “And the you and any film with Louis the recommendation of a singer other is an oratorio duet.” She Garrel or Julie Delpy. She col- she knew from home. graciously thanks Colston for lects first editions, owning over expect yourself to do. “My Saxton’s senior recital will “It was an interesting adjust- her involvement in the project. a thousand at home. She espe- advice,” she said, “would be to be on Wednesday, May 8th, at ment,” she answered in regards Baroque, classical, romantic, cially loves the belle époque era. think of the last activity or club 8 p.m. in Harper Hall. Hey, if it’s to the contrast. “San Francisco modern: “The greatest hits, you On her path, Saxton has that you would be involved in on not something you see yourself is sort of a big melting pot and know?” learned a lot about the merit this campus and do it. I bet you’ll partaking in, maybe you should everything is so laid back and Saxton would like to thank of doing things you wouldn’t learn a lot about yourself.” check it out. Block party covers variety of genres Wind Quintet offers a

Cameron Carrus three years ago by alumnus Cary music genres. Staff Writer masterful performance ______Foxx ‘12. Since its inception, its Wild Firth provided an Anna Buchholz location has been moved from the upbeat start, followed by math quintet wove seamlessly through green adjacent to Sinfonia to the rock group SNORT. Neat Music, an Staff Writer ______Mozart’s crisp lines and singing, Chapel green. Foxx says he started experimental jazz/hip-hop group, idiomatic melodies. It has been spring for well the event in an attempt to revive a gave the more sophisticated ears The second piece dipped over a month now. But let’s face it, Sinfonia-sponsored campus-wide something to feast on. Their into more contemporary reper- it sure hasn’t felt like it. Saturday, festival called “Celebrate!” from smooth sound contrasted with Wrapping up the 2012-2013 toire, written by Finnish com- April 27, the sun was finally out, the 1970s and 1980s. Though the the edgier local band Kushzko, Artist Series on Friday, April 26 poser Kalevi Aho and entitled warming Appleton to a balmy Block Party is not quite campus- followed by the ear-splitting, feel- was the Berlin Philharmonic Wind “Kwintetto.” From the first few 70 degrees. The flowers were in wide, it brings the community good Union Street Brass Band. Quintet, one of the quintessen- notes the audience knew we had bloom, the grass was green and together all the same. The new hip/hop duo on tial ensembles when it comes quickly departed from the land snow-free and that tenacious Widely known on campus as campus, Akrasis, performed a to woodwind quintets. The five of Mozart. Multiple instruments spring smell was in the air. In this a sort of one-day music festival, set of their newest jams: sparse musicians, all members of the made use of the extended flut- setting, the third annual Union the Block Party did not disap- beats over abstract lines. Bendata Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, ter-tonguing technique and dis- Street Block Party took place. point this year, offering an eight Bendata followed and the music performed works by Mozart, Aho, sonance occurred more often The Block Party was started band lineup covering a plethora of ended with a bang when metal Milhaud and Foerster, presenting than not. During the very first band Forcefield thrashed their traditional, contemporary and “in- sounds, the oboe and clarinet both way into the sunset. between” repertoire and gave a wailed at the top of their regis- All of the bands were com- master class to Lawrence student ters, moving in half steps around prised of Lawrence students, ensembles on Saturday. each other and finding each other which created a very enjoyable, The Berlin Philharmonic in moments of unison. Another laid-back musical atmosphere. Wind Quintet was formed in non-traditional part of this piece Some of the musicians’ friends 1988 by the famous Austrian was that in the final movement were even rambunctious enough conductor Herbert von Karajan the clarinet, flute and oboe began to get up onstage and rock out to and has continued to be a model playing offstage and then moved air-trombone right next to them! for quintets and other chamber on stage while the bassoon and Wild! ensembles since its beginning. horn played offstage for the end. Though the music was a large The current quintet is made up Next came French composer aspect of the festival, there were of Michael Hasel, flute, Andreas Darius Milhaud’s “La Cheminée other activities going on through- Wittman, oboe, Walter Seyfarth, du roi René,” or “King Rene’s out the day. Will Evans was nice clarinet, Fergus McWilliam, horn Chimney.” A work derived from enough to bring over his grill and Marion Reinhard, bassoon. the film “Calvacade d’Amour,” it is for the event. Grillmasters Addy The concert opened with an programmatic music and, through Goldberg and Steph Courtney held arrangement by flautist Michael Milhaud’s playful lines and image down the fort, cooking up ham- Hasel of Mozart’s “Fantasie provoking moods, the audience burgers, vegan burgers, hot dogs, in F minor, KV. 608 for ‘eine could narrate a story in their you name it. Spanish House had Orgelwalze,’” a piece originally head as the quintet played. One a separate table set up with a written for mechanical organ. interesting tidbit about the rela- wonderful spread of a taco bar Hasel writes in his program notes tionship between Milhaud and and fresh guacamole. The ruckus that the quintet tries to avoid Joram Zbichorski, Kelson Zbichorski and Luke Rivera perform at the block party. Germany is that the music of this Photo by Elizabeth Landes even caught some community arrangements, but felt inclined Jewish composer was never sup- members’ attention,See and page they also 12 to delve into this beautiful work. See page 12 Made of three movements, the 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 3 May 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN STAFF EDITORIAL Why we have a voice at Lawrence

In an effort to raise student awareness about the costs at Lawrence, price tags citing the cost of Learning when to speak yoga, sports jerseys and even certain classes were posted on buildings around campus, advertising the Gratitude Gathering on April 23. Marika Straw play the inferior drums.” This campaign was noteworthy because it highlighted activities students can take advantage of Columnist Wrong choice. and reminded us that it is on individual students to take the initiative to enjoy these opportunities, ______When I went home, I received or if you disagree with how the money is being spent, to use the proper channels to pursue change. quite the lecture from my host father. Did I realize that was the Lawrence is a small campus. We are a small student body. The average Lawrence student’s last time I was going to see most voice or complaint will matter a lot more due to the proportion of the student body each individual Sometimes, even when you’ve members of the ensemble, as the represents compared to a public university with 40,000 undergraduates. However, the complaint just seen what you consider to be ensemble disbanded for the year must be respectfully directed to the proper authority. a grave injustice, it really is better after the final procession? Did I to just keep your mouth shut for realize how much they had to do One popular magnet of criticism on campus is Bon Appétit, but few individuals actually take the time being. to make it possible for me to be in the proper steps for initiating change. Bon Appétit has managers and resources available to pro- I learned this the hard way. the ensemble? Did I realize they mote student input into the food services and students are encouraged to submit comment cards. During my second week into didn’t even have to allow me to Management is always more than happy to hear individual student critiques on the food or service my semester abroad in India, I play in the first place? Did I real- that Bon Appétit offers. spontaneously joined a 200-per- ize India was moving forward in son ceremonial drumming ensem- terms of gender issues and that Classes offered every other year are another cause of frustration among graduating seniors ble. Wary of India’s enormous I simply needed to have more and students unable to take specific courses. While tutorials and independent studies are available gender issues before I had even patience? so that students can customize their schedule, students must take the initiative to request specific arrived, I had hoped to avoid gen- Fortunately, my host father classes. The only person hurt by your own inaction is you. You’re paying for opportunities, but it’s der-related situations that would was exaggerating somewhat. As it up to you to use them. make me particularly upset, turned out, I did see many of the because I knew that I wouldn’t be people from the ensemble later Although change is not always a quick fix at the university level, Lawrence offers opportunities able to do much about them no during interviews for my anthro- matter how I felt. for students to act: It’sThe up Lawrentian to the individual to take initiative beyond passive complaining. Hell, if pology project and most of them you don’t like something, you could even pick up a pen after finishing this sentence and submit a However, I quickly found that either hadn’t heard what I had letter to the editor at . in joining the drumming ensem- said or didn’t care. ble, I had unwittingly plopped For the rest of the semester, I myself amidst a heated battle for was even more meticulous about women’s equality. not mentioning my viewpoint, and As an anthropologist, I knew tried even harder to be patient How to help a friend mourn: that I would lose the ensemble’s with where India was and where respect if I shared my opinions it was going regarding gender An incomplete guide to approaching loss about the ensemble’s gender issues. issues, so I managed to suck it And guess what? It paid off. up and keep my mouth shut, for a Instead of angering the ensemble month or so. I tied a scarf around Kaye Herranen be there. through intolerance, I won their Staff Writer my chest like the other women. I respect. So much so that they ______are one of them. Just a right to not be comforted by dressed conservatively. invited me to present the findings 2. Ask how they’re doing. Ask these types of sentiments. You can When I was told to sit and of my project publicly at the end of them often. Ask every time you express your sympathy without stand on the “women’s side,” I my time in India, and thanked me Having gone through loss see them. They might not have assuming a religious faith. Say complied without complaint. But for having studied their ensem- recently myself, I’ve realized that anything to say. They might just things like, “I’m thinking of you,” the women getting the inferior ble. When I presented publicly, I college students can be really mumble, or say the obvious: That “I’m sending my love your way” drums on the final day of the festi- still wasn’t able to say anything uncomfortable with the whole they are sad. and “I wish you peace.” val was just too much. negative about the gender issues mourning thing. Asking this simple ques- And please, if you know a You have to understand, you within the drumming ensemble. Many, many students here tion means so much. Whenever mourner does not hold the same see, that the entire point of the And that was hard. were helpful and caring but just someone asked me how I was faith as you, do not offer them drumming ensemble was to drum But I do feel that despite didn’t quite know what to do or doing, I was overcome by the your faith as a “solution” to their for this particular festival and that some limitations, I was able to how to treat me. This is really concern behind the gesture. sadness. this last day of the festival was the have a meaningful impact on understandable, and I don’t blame Acknowledging that your friend is 4. Let them feel whatever it most important of all. So when we women’s issues in Pune. Although anyone for being confused. People going through something big and is that they are feeling. There’s no showed up on the final day and I couldn’t speak of problems, I in their twenties have never expe- real and letting them know that right response to death. the women were pointed towards could speak of solutions, throw- rienced death, and are still quite you’re thinking of them is huge. 5. Don’t ask for details about drums we had never seen before, ing my support behind the inclu- baffled by the whole process. 3. Don’t push or assume any the death. This seems obvious, but which were of far inferior quality, sion of women in these drum- Death is big and scary and type of religious beliefs concern- you’d be surprised how many peo- I was outraged. ming ensembles and serving as most college students don’t know ing death or the afterlife. It seems ple actually have the nerve to ask, With difficulty, I kept my an example of a strong, intelligent what to do with it. like a good 80 percent of people “How did he die?” Some deaths mouth shut throughout the day woman who did something worth So, here are my thoughts on who reached out to me assumed are worse to think about than oth- as I tried and failed to get a good paying attention to. how you can help a friend through that I believed in the Christian ers, and you should not remind sound out of the drum, was told And I was listened to, both a loss. afterlife and offered me Bible someone of these details. that the women needed to leave in the public presentation and 1. Be there. There is noth- verses and prayers for consola- If you weren’t told how their the procession early to return our the newspaper articles about it, ing more important than this. You tion. I can’t stress how offensive loved one died, don’t ask. It’s not drums and rejoined the proces- because I had had the patience need to be there for the wake and this is. your business. Your interactions sion at the end to see only men to listen and understand the situ- the funeral. It doesn’t matter what It’s obviously well intended. with the mourner are not oppor- playing drums. ation before judging and taking you have going on in your life, However, do not assume that tell- tunities to gather gossip. But at the end of the day, action on it where you are or what excuse you ing someone their loved one “is 6. Don’t be afraidSee page to say 12 or when I was asked how I enjoyed So when you seeSee an page injustice, 12 have. There are certain things you with Jesus” will make them feel myself, I could not help saying, “I just don’t miss in life, and funerals any better. Every mourner has was upset that the women had to

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Bob Trettin education, and even more alarm- frightened of being wrong and, science or claiming that they are Worth in education should Staff Writer ing, to the value of creativity in consequently, discouraged from any less valuable than the arts and not be determined by which sub- ______education. experimenting or deviating. humanities. ject we choose to study, but by the Formalized education, The problem is that school Quite the opposite actually. individual who chooses it and his systems were developed during or her capacity for excellence in the industrial revolution when that field. “English,” is my sheepish production and efficiency were Of course, the hierarchy of response whenever I am asked valued above all else. This model subjects has become ingrained in about my college major, as though requires correction in a changing education, in part due to which I need to be apologetic for my world. The talents of individuals areas of study offer the most decision. are being neglected, and artistic potential for monetary gain after The questioner is no longer passions have become stigma- students graduate college. And impressed. Afterwards, I am gen- tized by the ranking of subjects. although we cannot dismiss the erally forced to clarify that ,no, Instead, education must become importance of making money, it is I am not pursuing a career in more personalized and focused on not appropriate for the prospect teaching, thank you very much. stimulating the distinctive charac- of future wealth to be the fore- Apparently, it is unfathomable teristics and interests of the indi- most thing we esteem in educa- that I might have any other pro- vidual. tion. fession in mind considering my In today’s world, a bachelor’s It may be a benefit, but it aforementioned major. degree has been devalued due is not a requirement for success, But by this point, the inquirer to inflation of the educated and which Maya Angelou concluded has become concerned for my our current economic state. Thus, means “liking yourself, liking what future and seemingly my san- finding a proper job now seems to you do, and liking how you do it.” ity, and I’m left with a sympa- require schooling beyond under- So the next time I am given thetic “Good luck with that, kid,” graduate programs, signifying a a look like I am an irresponsi- or something to that effect. shift in education. ble, crazy gambler when I talk I believe this exchange is Creativity, in addition to a about my career path, I won’t be representative of the deep-rooted degree, is now as important as so defeated because, in my view, hierarchy of subjects that exists in the degree itself; being innovative the crazy decision would be to not the education system, with math is as important as being knowl- pursue my passion and to not bet and science positioned at the top, almost uni- edgeable about math or science I am simply asserting that sub- on myself. while the humanities and arts are versally suppresses creativity in because it is our creative faculties jects, much like the people who And I hope all those with a situated at the bottom. exchange for practicality and edu- that give us an edge in this drawn- study them, should be regarded proclivity for creativity realize From the outset, very little cates youth to eventually grow out out competition that is education. on equal terms and that creativ- that they possess a priceless asset credit or consideration is given to of this form of intelligence, as if it In writing this article, I am ity within any of those subjects is for an unpredictable future. the value of these disciplines in is a phase. It conditions kids to be by no means denouncing math or invaluable. Finding universalism and tolerance in the liberal arts

Micah Price for the Lawrentian ______with no regard for logic, clarity or eral view of spirituality -- and an sonal spiritual experience will be the opinions and ideas presented consistency. uncharacteristically conservative enriched through my interactions in these works, our intellect will This approach can lead to the political and social view -- but with a diverse set of contrast- be enriched by studying them. Universalism, as I see it, is a sort of New Age hippy crap that with an expansive and complex ing spiritual beliefs. As Gandhi At Lawrence, I think being spiritual approach that empha- engenders believing in some com- doctrine. said (sorry, but I really like this surrounded by peers with similar sizes finding a common thread bination of such diverse concepts While my religion espouses guy), “My effort should never be to ideals has caused many students between many religious move- as crystals, astrology, channeling, critically evaluating and adjusting undermine another’s faith but to to disregard anything else, espe- ments. ‘energy,’ homeopathy and chakras: your belief system and I person- make him a better follower of his cially, ironically enough, opinions It often claims to find the Buzzwords that cause many a lib- ally disagree with many of the fine own faith.” Respectfully interact- that they themselves consider to same universal concepts in all eral arts student to get visibly details, most member’s beliefs ing with people who disagree with be ‘intolerant’ and ‘closed-mind- major religions and accepts other upset and go break something. obviously still fit within the gen- you leads to an increased under- ed.’ religions in an inclusive manner The ‘borrowing’ and appro- eral framework of our doctrine. standing of your own beliefs. In both the political and and usually has a very flexible priation of spiritual practices is Unitarian Universalism, however, Does any of this sound oddly spiritual spheres, I think many approach to doctrine, allowing also criticized as disrespectfully has no set creed, except for a few familiar? Open-mindedness, tol- Lawrentians need to check them- individual members to define trivializing them. Borrowing ritu- intentionally ambiguous princi- erance and respect are all quali- selves and ask how tolerant of their personal spiritual beliefs. als from a specific spiritual group ples such as respecting a “free and ties that are nurtured by a lib- dissenting opinions they actually As the hip Buddha-quotes with no context walks the fine line responsible search for truth and eral arts education. Did you agree are and realize how much they poster on my wall says: “Believe between honoring and exoticizing meaning.” with Plato’s opinions about the are missing out on by assuming nothing...unless it agrees with such a ritual. Within a single congrega- Philosopher Kings (not the band, that everyone who doesn’t agree your own reason and your own The upside of a universal tion, you might find people who Plato has never heard of them) or with them has nothing interesting common sense.” This approach to approach to spirituality is that identify as Humanists, Christians, Forms? to say. And yes, this includes Mom spirituality has its positives and it cultivates a powerful sense of Atheists, Buddhists, Pagans or Do you care less about physi- and Dad. negatives. open-mindedness, tolerance and who don’t identify with any belief cal law and more about the fact Columnist Note: This week’s A book called “How To Stay respect for other spiritual prac- system. Spiritual development in that Feynman was an expert safe article is a guest contribution from Christian In College” calls this tices. this context is forced to involve cracker who once took LSD? Was senior Micah Price. If you are inter- approach “do-it-yourself spiritu- I never fully realized this until tolerance and respect for the ideas your favorite part about studying ested in contributing an article ality.” The author critiques it as I became a part of the Lawrence and beliefs of others. “The Rite of Spring” the fact that on religion or spirituality, please being far too wishy-washy, allow- University Unitarian Universalists The purpose of interacting Stravinsky once said, “I like very contact Christian Stillings or the ing people to pick and choose bits (LUUU) group. You see, I was born with people of so many different much this chord?” Lawrentian. and pieces of belief from any reli- into a New Age religious move- backgrounds is not to convince We are subjected to the tour gion and smash them all together ment with a characteristically lib- them that I am right, although I de force that is Freshman Studies All Op/Ed Illustrations by Staff Artist Cori Lin may often violently disagree with because the liberal arts ethos them regarding spiritual matters. stresses the belief that regardless The point is that my per- of whether or not we agree with

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EDITORIAL THE LAWRENTIAN POLICY: EDITORIAL BOARD Tera Melos with the crowd was off-putting most likely due to the fact that continued from page 8 when prefaced by TTNG’s conver- Tera Melos is simply an excellent Editorial policy is determined Editor-in-Chief: by the editors. Any opinions sational manner, it is indisputable band. However, both Sinfonia and Fanny Lau which appear unsigned are that the Tera Melos had a dis- BBC must be recognized for their those of the majority of The Copy Chief: first few songs struggled to find a tinct stage presence. At one point, efforts to advertise and promote Lawrentian’s editorial board. Anna McMorrow balance between energetic instru- Reinhart pretended to punch this show. A good turnout was mentals and audible vocals, the Freddy Krueger in the face. Their inevitable for Tera Melos; how- Letters to the editor are Finance Manager: band quickly found their stride sound ranged from 90s throw- ever, the work of Sinfonia and BBC encouraged. The editors Tony Darling and provided the audience with back battle-cries, complete with made it an excellently attended reserve the right to edit for some honestly incredible music. Greenday melodies, to long exper- concert. TTNG asked the audience style and space. Letters must News Editor: be e-mailed to: lawrentian@ If an award were given out for imental tracks. This gave audience how many people had come not Alyssa Villaire lawrence.edu. Submissions by members the opportunity to sway, due to knowledge of the bands, excellently executed guitar hooks, e-mail should be text attach- dance, headbang and regrettably but because these two organiza- Associate News Editor: Nick Reinhart, Tera Melos’ lead ments. Laura Udelson guitarist and vocalist, would win attempt to mosh throughout the tions had brought potentially cool it hands down. Tera Melos’ over- set. The band ended on a loud and music to campus. Although only —All submissions to editorial Features Editors: all sound was unique and catchy, proud note, despite a significant three raised their hands, those pages must be turned in to Eryn Wecker but what truly stood out through- thinning of the crowd towards the three stayed until the end and The Lawrentian no later than Andre Augustine out all their songs was Reinhart’s end, most likely due to the typical danced just as enthusiastically as 5 p.m. on the Monday before mind-bending guitar parts. While weeknight obligations. the rest of us. That, to me, is a publication. Design Editor: the band’s minimal interaction The success of the event was definite success. Emily Zawacki —All submissions to the editorial pages must be ac- Opinions & Editorials Editor: Mourning When they want to talk, they will how to live in an upturned world, companied by a phone number Alan Duff continued from page 10 talk. If your friend wants to be a new world without their loved at which the author can be alone, give them time and space one--cut them some slack. contacted. Articles submitted Arts & Entertainment Editor: to do so. 9. Small gestures go a long without a contact number will Natalie Schermer not be published. If your friend is ready to be way. Send cards, notes, messages. do something that might be emo- Variety Editor: distracted, they will seek out ways This will mean more than you tional for the mourner. It’s ok to —The Lawrentian reserves Amaan Khan talk to them about their loved to keep busy. When you see this, know. Hug them. Hug them all the right to print any submis- one. Yes, sharing stories or memo- you can be the distraction they the time. Hold them tight. Bring sions received after the above Sports Editor: ries might spur some tears, but need and can help get them out of them food. deadline and to edit each Reid Trier talking about their loved one and their own head. There are so many things submission for clarity, decency showing that you’re still thinking 8. Don’t expect your friend to you just can’t express through and grammar. Photo Editors: of them is so important. To have be ‘normal.’ For them, nothing is language in the wake of loss. A Mathias Reed normal anymore. All bets are off. woman I barely knew cooked me —Letters to the editor should Katie Crawford forgotten about the deceased is not be more than 350 words, Someone dealing with loss might a huge dinner. It meant the world infinitely worse. To someone who and will be edited for clarity, Copy Editors: behave out of character, stop to me. is probably already crying a lot, decency and grammar. Hannah Jeruc a few extra tears mean next to doing certain things or even start 10. Don’t add any unneces- Maggie Ward nothing. new habits. sary stress to the mourner’s life. —Guest editorials may be ar- 7. Let your friend guide you. A normally responsible stu- It’s not about you. Dealing with ranged by contacting the Web Manager: If you don’t know how to help or dent might lose interest in class or loss is one of the hardest things editor in chief or the editorials Nathan Lawrence support them, they will show you. work. They’re trying to figure out we ever do, so please, don’t make editor in advance of the pub- lishing date. Business Manager: Katherine Dannecker Quartet mat, the composer takes liberties formance, the quintet displayed continued from page 9 with tempo and beat. physical and emotional unity, Circulation Manager: Amanda Ollerer Such a performance wouldn’t whether they were playing in uni- be complete with an encore. After son or individual parts. I particu- Members of Subscriptions Manager: ported and continues to be some- a rousing round of applause, the larly enjoyed hearing the range the Assocated Emily Hoylman quintet returned to play a short of voices and colors within the what obscure in Germany today, Collegiate Press except of course when this quintet and sweet “American Suite” com- whole ensemble, the horn and performs it. posed by a fellow horn player who bassoon teaming up to tackle the Lastly on the program came recently received citizenship in low, bass notes with their growls Czech composer Josef Bohuslav the United States. The tune was and barks while the flute, oboe Foerster’s “Quintet in D Major, op. light and filled with tunes we all and clarinet joined forces to pro- 95,” filled with sounds reminis- know and sang as children and vide more sparkling sounds and the composer was clever in transi- melodies. Don’t miss the final Jazz cent of his contemporaries such Union tainment. On the periphery, the as Mahler, Wagner and Dvorak. tioning from tune to tune, keeping Series concert on Friday, May 10, continued from page 9 the audience chuckling along with featuring jazz singer Gretchen Co-op and GLOW House porches Although it is structured in the as well as the Art House front traditional four-movement for- the quintet. Parlato and her band. Throughout the entire per- lawn gathered additional social stopped by for a mid-afternoon groups that needed a break from treat. the central hubbub. Learning especially in an unfamiliar or for- that, with more time and tact, People enjoyed a nice cold The Union Street Block Party continued from page 10 eign context, it’s worth stopping you can do far more than if you Faygo. Some brought their own was a tremendous success that and thinking for a while before attempt to address the situation drinks. Some sat on blankets, kicked off the long-awaited season responding to it. You may find immediately. some in the grass. Others tossed of Lawrence’s springtime soirees. a frisbee around. Later in the If the rest of these springtime Locker door track and field team remains es in perfect harmony emanat- afternoon, the Lawrence LARPers events are half as good as this one, continued from page 4 a close-knit group of colorful ing from the depths of Alexander found a patch of green away from the Lawrence student body is in characters. Next time you hear Gymnasium, you’ll know who is the stage, providing further enter- for a fun and highly unproductive the angelic melody of male voic- responsible. Spring Term.

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