ALUMNI NEWS \ D1WALI FESTIVAL Campus Kulik '76 crime stats counts published river fish By MICHAEL BROPHY By EMMA CREEDEN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER Earlier mis month, College Se- The Penobscot River Restora- curity submitted the College's tion Project is an assertive, ag- 2008 Campus Crime Statistics to gressive, public-private attempt to the U.S. Department of Educa- restore native fish populations in tion and posted the information the Penobscot River. on the Department of Security Over 150 years of land clear- web page. ing, sewage waste and industrial In accordance with federal law, pollution by pulp, paper, textile the report must list the counts for and lumber mills turned the river an array of potential campus into what Brandon Kulik '76 crimes, ranging from burglary all refers to as a "biological desert." the way to murder and arson for The Penobscot River contin- the calendar year of 2008. The ued to succumb to extreme statistics from 2008 are listed amounts of sludge and contami- next to the same statistics for the ¦ nation until the passage of the — CHRIS KASPRA1VTHE CWBY ECHO calendar years 2006 and 2007. Clean Water Act in 1972 and a se- Students danced for a crowd in Foss on Friday to celebrate the holiday of lights. The event featured traditional Indian song and dance. The statistic that stands out ries of hydro quality reforms in most in the report is the signifi- the 1980s. cant increase in larceny, which Today, the Penobscot River increased to 86 counts in 2008 Restoration Project is issuing a from 53 in 2007. Burglary in- new wave of reforms primarily htemships offer popular afternative creased to 15 counts in 2008 from focused on removing the Veazie 11 in 2007. Director of Security and Great Works Dams, and on SARAH LYON opportunity to gain valuable work the summer and to complete the December, Merkelson will apply Pete Chenevert said, and the sta- creating a bypass around the NEWS STAFF experience and career explo- unpaid internship this fall while for another round of internships, tistics show, that burglary and lar- Howland Dam to allow for mi- ration," she said. holding three part-time jobs. De- possibly in New York. ceny are, by far, the two biggest gratory fish passage. The dams "I didn't graduate with the high- Merkelson, the former co-edi- spite the monetary constraints of Director of the Career Center crimes on campus. Distinguish- are being removed to allow na- est expectations," Suzanne tor-in-chief of the Echoand an in- her job, Merkelson values the ex- Roger Woolsey, encourages stu- ing between the two, he said, tive fish to migrate upstream to Merkelson '09 wrote in a blog post ternational studies major, decided posure to the journalism industry dents and recent graduates to "Burglary is usually in private breeding grounds that have for On Point Radio with Tom Ash- to live in Boston and intern for On- and views her internship as an ed- "continue to think creatively and spaces like dorm rooms. Larceny been barred for over the past brook on October 19. "The econ- Point with Tom Ashbrook, a radio ucational opportunity that allows outside the box...it may not be and theft take place in public few decades. omy started to tank at the very program she learned-about last fall. her to pursue her passion. your dream job- right away, but spaces like the library or outside The project will hopefully re- beginning of senior year. My peers every job acts as a springboard to dining halls." juvenate populations of fish didn't spend senior spring the way get where you want to be." A big reason for the jump in such as the Atlantic salmon and our friends in the Class of 2008 Elizabeth O'Neill '09 spent last larceny, Chenevert said, was the sturgeon, which are bordering did: nervously trying on business summer in New York with a paid serial backpack thieves outside on extinction. While many peo- suits and driving down from editorial internship at The Huffin- the dining halls. Last fall, over 20 ple may equate the removal of Maine to New York or Boston for gton Posty and now works as an backpacks were stolen from out- the Veazie and Great Works job interviews. Job interviews [for associate editor at the Sheep side dining halls before the Dams with a loss of renewable us] were few and far between." Meadow poetry press. As an Eng- thieves were finally apprehended. water energy, the remaining For many members of the class lish major, O'NeilPs internship al- "It turned out to be several kids dams along the river are being of 2009, applying for an intern- lowed her to pursue her interests from Waterville" who are not af- retooled with more efficient tur- ship provided an appealing alter- and gain further insight into the filiated with the College, accord- bines. These upgrades will native to searching for a job in the world of journalism. ing to Chenevert. equal , and in some cases sur- struggling economy. Upon leav- "Full-time jobs for recent grad- After interviewing victims and pass, the amount of energy lost ing Mayflower Hill last spring, uates in the journalism [and] pub- collecting other evidence, Secu- by the impending dam removal. students in the graduating class lishing field are few and far rity was able to identify and track Currently, the policies and pro- veered from what was once the between," she said. "A lot of peo- down the robbers with the help of cedures for the dam removal are more traditional post-grad path in ple go to publishing school or the Waterville Police Department. being conducted informally in order to gain exposure in their journalism school, but that didn't "When a crime happens in a business and government offices, specific fields of interest. Al- appeal to me right after graduat- private place, like a dorm, it's and the physical removal of the though the economic downturn ing. I wanted to start right away, usually students," Chenevert dams is not slated to occur for an- meant that students often agreed and an internship can be a really said. "When it happens in a pub- NICK tOOCE/THE COUBY ECHO other year or two. Conversely, to work for nothing, businesses Nicklodice'12 took this photograph for his summer 2009 internship with good way to break into the scene." lic place like outside a dining other aspects of the restoration were just as willing to hire young, The MetroWest Daily News,for a story about an organic dairyfarm in Through the internship, hall, or especially a parking lot, project are currently visible on the motivated interns as they were be- Foxborough, MA. lodice now works as a photo editorfor The Echo. O'Neill got a chance to showcase that's generally a clue that it's river itself. fore the recession, Erica her journalistic skills while en- someone from outside of Colby." Kulik is one member of a team Humphrey, assistant director and joying a variety of privileges. Despite those events, stu- of fisheries biologists who are internship coordinator at the ca- After appearing twice on "I want to work in journalism "I could, and can still, blog dents still leave dozens of back- collecting data on the current fish reer center, said. round-table segments for the in the future," she said. "I can sur- about whatever I wanted. I got to packs outside of dining halls populations in the Penobscot. "Businesses seem to value this show, Merkelson talked to the vive right now working part-time go to premiere screenings to re- every meal. Michael Dakers ' 11 The data collected through these type of service even more so in producers about arranging a sum- and doing what I love for free. If view movies, got invites to fash- said, "When I toured as a tough economic times, since an mer internship at the company. anything, it 's like I'm continuing ion shows during fashion week in prospective student, I remember organization can often get 'free* After the recession hit, however, my education for free." See RIVER, Page 2 labor while giving a student the she decided to work elsewhere for After this internship ends in See INTERNSHIPS , Page 2 i See CRIME, Page 2 350 DEMONSTRATION NFF Award I THIS WEEK'S EGHOI By SAM SELUB NEWS STAFF

John Gilboy *13 was one of five college freshmen to be named a National High School Scholar-Athlete for 2009. The award, given by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF), recognizes five students annually for their achievements on and off the field in high school. The NFF first con- ferred the accolade in 1991, and it has since become one of the most respected honors in high school sports. "John is an extremely hard worker who, in his short time here, has earned the respect of all COURTESY OF VUB1 MAHUYAMA his teammates and coaches," Enviro-Co, the College s' environmental advocacy group, demonstrates on Miller Lawn as part of a Football Head Coach Ed Mestieri larger movement, the 350 Day of International Climate Action, to demand strong climate legislation in the UN Conference on Climate Change that will be held this December in Copenhagen , Denmark. See GILBOY, Page 3 U.S. special envoy to the Middle VOTE LOUDER East George Mitchelltalks peace Former Maine Senator delivers annual Mitchell Lecture in Lorimer role in the Northern Ireland peace tions conducted by the U.S., par- process in the mid 1990's, for ticularly under President Barack which he was awarded the Presi- Obama, who asked him in 2009 to dential Medal of Freedom, the serve as envoy to the Middle East. Liberty Medal and was nominated "Obama is the only president in for a Nobel Prize. our time who has placed this issue Coming to the Hill was not a high on his agenda. ..he acted 48 first for Mitchell, either. In fact, hours after he was sworn in...I Mitchell is a Waterville native and can tell you from direct contact grew up around campus. He at- that he is totally committed to tended the local public schools peace in the Middle East," CAROLINE WCKSON/THE COLBY ECHO A car shuttling students to Fridays' Vote Louder vent has a and even worked in maintenance Mitchell said. This is particularly brightly decorated window, askingstudents to hit the polls early. at Colby to earn important, money in high given that "in school. He went order to achieve on to attend Seeking an end [resolution] Opportunity in internships Bowdoin Col- to conflict is there must be a gaining experience that will bene- fit her career in the years to come. lege, and then discussion and From INTERNSHIPS, Page 1 earned his law not for the timid active partici- "In many fields, an internship degree at of tentative. It pation by the is de facto required to get your Georgetown United States," September, stuff like that. And the foot in the door. Working in the University. takes courage, he said. people who work there are so arts, and especially musicological "Seeking an perseverance Emily Karr smart and young and interesting." research where I work, is a diffi- end to conflict is [and] steady '13, a lecture However, when it came time to cult field to find a career in, so I not for the timid attendee, said, apply for a fall position, O'Neill decided to find an internship in or tentative. It nerves...people "I think that it and her fellow interns once again the field," she said. takes courage, was a really felt the strain of the economy. After her four-month commit- perseverance are willing to awesome op- "While they had openings at The ment at the Smithsonian ends, [and] steady take amazing portunity to be Hujffington Post, they didn't pro- Fisher will teach history at the nerves...people able to hear mote any of the interns, even White Mountain School in Beth- are willing to risks at times from someone though most of us were in serious lehem, NH starting in January. take amazing of conflict, and who has settled need of jobs," she said. "Mean- As this year's graduating class risks at times of 'conflicts while, us recent grads were scram- begins searching for job opportuni- only minimal " Merkelson urges it to not un- NICK lODtCE/THE COLBY ECHO conflict, and only around the bling to figure out how to pay rent ties, Mitchell addresses a packed Lorimer Chapel on Thursday. minimal ones at ones at times of world." Joanna Fisher '09 majored in an- dermine the value of internships. times of peace," "He was a thropology and decided to take an "Take your dream job and Mitchell said. peace. really engaging unpaid internship for the Folkways work there for free. Right now is matter how old, how hurtful the Regarding speaker and program at the Smithsonian Mu- a time of our lives to experience By ALEX MURRY conflict , peace can prevail." conflict in the George J. Mitchell was very elo- seum in Washington, D.C. for the different things and really appre- NEWS STAFF The former Maine Senator Middle East, Special U.S. Envoy quent and artic- fall. Folkways is a nonprofit record ciate the fact that we have few re- to the Middle East Special U.S. envoy to the Mid- came to the Hill as the Goldfarb Mitchell said, u 1 a t e ... h i s label which seeks to promote cul- sponsibilities," she said. "1 would dle East George J. Mitchell em- Center for Public Affairs and "[Peace be- anecdotes re- tural diversity through sound. encourage the Class of 2010 not phasized a focus on persistence in Civic Engagement's latest tween two op- alty made the Fisher also worked at the museum to look at it as negative. Maybe world peace negotiations to a jam- speaker, to give the fourth annual posing parties] can happen. It did audience want to listen to him. I during her summers in college. it's a blessing in disguise." packed Lorimer Chapel on Thurs- Mitchell Lecture, a series that happen. And it must happen in the also thought that it was interesting "I had already been an intern a Woolsey offers similar ad- day, October 22. bears his name. Middle East.. .Israel will not have that he said that he felt that he had couple summers ago in a different vice for current students. "What "Each human being is A widely respected and well sustainable security if the Pales- a duty to give back because he felt facet of the Smithsonian, so I knew we need to convey to all Colby unique...No two conflicts are the known diplomat, the former U.S. tinians don 't have a state, and the so fortunate in his own life, which that internships here were worth- students is the importance of same, much as no two individuals Senate Majority Leader was cho- Palestinians will never have a is not always a common opinion while," she said. "Since the Smith- doing two, three, even four in- are the same. There is no magic sen largely for his great accom- state until the people of Israel of privileged people," she said. sonian is ostensibly an educational ternships during their time solution [to peace processes].** he plishments in the realm of have...sustainable security." Mitchell's speech was received organization, it prides itself on of- [here]...Employers take appli- said. "There's no such thing as a peacemaking. Mitchell was optimistic about with resounding applause and a fering internships where you learn cants into consideration who conflict that can 't be ended...no Mitchell is famous for his key the future of peacemaking rela- standing ovation. actual skills and are a full fledged have done more internships be- member of 'the team.'" cause these students understand Fisher views her internship as responsibility and the culture of Campus crime statistics f or2008 published an opportunity to pursue an area the organizations they've been of study that she enjoys while a part of," he said. small thefts are usually solved, he Chenevert urged students to don 't lock their doors ever. ..all From CRIME. Page 1 still hopes and expects to see these take more precautions to protect it takes is leaving your room to numbers go down in 2009 and be- their valuables. "Lots of kids take a quick shower and some- one can pop right in and out Penobscot restoration my tour guide making a point to without you knowing." comes from the Penobscot River mention how students always While theft may be the most From RIVER , Page 1 Restoration Project, not only in leave bags around dining halls frequent crime on the Hill, Secu- the repopulation of fish, but also and the library, and I was really rity also hopes to prepare students in the benefits a growth in fish impressed with the trust and in- for more serious crimes. Security studies will be used to compare population will create for the sur- tegrity of the community." recently posted a video for stu- population samples from before rounding ecosystem. Evidently, many other students dents on their website titled, and after the restoration project. Kulik terms the phenomenon share Dakers' trust in the student "Shots Fired On Campus: Guid- The team takes samples all along the "ecological ripple effect." body, as one will find unattended ance for Surviving an Active the 100-mile mainstream Much of the ecosystem along phones, iPods, books and laptops Shooter Situation." throughout the spring, late sum- the Penobscot has been "very scattered throughout public The website also includes sev- mer and early fall. anemic" for the last 150 years. places like Miller library or Pul- eral other videos aimed at educat- Kulik claims that they have Wildlife within the area such as ver Pavilion. ing students about how to protect been fortunate to have the oppor- eagles, raccoons and minx have It is items like these, small per- themselves and their property here. tunity to collect data two years in been deprived of the marine pro- sonal items like phones. iPods and The College is required to post a row, beginning in 2008, and tein or nutrients they derive from wallets, that most frequently dis- their crime statistics by the Fed- that they are lucky to have data spring fish migrations upstream. appear, Chenevert said. "This is a CHRIS HODEfi/THE COLBY ECHO eral Right-To-Know and Campus from a previous study Kulik con- The mussel population of the beautiful place, this is a wonder- Burglary counts for the past three calender years. The 2008 Security Act, also known as the ducted for the United States En- river has also substantially de- " ful place, but it tends to give stu- count for "Campus is slightly higher than previously. Clery Act. The Clery Act was en- vironmental Protection Agency creased from lack of its trans- dents a false sense of security, and acted in 1990 after a 19-year-old (EPA) using the same method- portation system. Without fish to a lot of the time that 's when yond, barring another event like don 't lock their doors when Lehigh University freshman, ologies in 2004. carry the mussels upstream, only crimes happen." the reoccurring backpack incident they're sleeping or leaving the Jeanne Clery, was raped and mur- The most prevalent method a few pockets remain throughout While Chenevert said that these outside dining halls. room for a short time, many kids dered in her residence hall. used for counting fish is "elec- the river. The reduction of mus- trofishing." Kulik says that sels subsequently affects the electrofishing is popular be- water quality of the river since cause it is "highly mobile" and muscles are powerful water fil- "misses almost nothing." Elec- ters. Not only are fish populations Colby College Department of Security trofishing uses a charged elec- at stake in this project, but also tric field Kulik describes as ecosystems spanning the entirety "similar to the tractor beam ef- of the 150-mile river. Incident Report Log fect from Star Wars." Any fish Kulik attributes much of how caught in the oval or cone of he approaches his career and his the electric field are beamed to work to the experience he had as the surface for counting. an undergraduate on the Hill. Another, though less wide- Kulik said, "Colby gave me a spread, methodology is hydroa- black and white, solid foundation coustics. Hydroacoustics is to move forward from." primarily used in the lower sec- "I got to know a little bit about tions of. the river inhabited by everything.. .many people in sci- small populations of fish. Hy- ence have a hard time transfer- droacoustics takes a sonar sam- ring data into terms that others pling of a cross section of the can understand. Colby gave me river, comparable to a large-scale the ability to be able to commu- ultrasound, and depicts the nicate what I'm doing. Although shapes offish swimming through I am a fishery biologist, I am the section. Each fish has a dis- fearless at being able to write, at tinctive shape that fisheries biol- sitting down and creating some- ogists can monitor on the screen. thing to get science out to the Kulik envisions positive out- people," he said. SGA holds year's second meeting President Adams and Dean Terhune speak to the student government

volved in." Several SGA representatives also expressed their concern about the administration's deci- sion to close the health center on weekends. Terhunedefended the changes, and said, "nobody who ever needed to go to the hospital stayed at the health center.. .statistically, very few people were brought into the health center by friends. The overwhelming majority were I scream, you scream: brought in by CAs [Community Advisors], CER [Colby Emer- gency Response] or Security." Gifford's wins award After meeting with the ad- ministration, SGA moved into By COURTNEY YEAGER tinue improving the family busi- its internal business. FEATURES EDITOR ness by stocking supermarket The first official motion SGA shelves with what they call "the passed this week was to approve ice cream stand ice cream" that the new Traditions Committee, Locally owned and operated customers throughout New Eng- which, according to the motion, Gifford's Ice Cream was honored land have enjoyed for over a cen- will "be responsible for starting, at the 2009 World Dairy Expo for tury. Many Gifford's flavors can CHRIS HOOER/TME C01B* ECHO President Adams, left , addresses SGA for this year s' second meeting on Sunday, October 25. continuing, and logging Colby producing the "World's Best be purchased in increments of Traditions. Any possible pro- Chocolate Ice Cream." Over both quarts and half-gallons, and grams that are considered "tradi- 65,000 people from more than 80 food service providers are now tions the representatives had. At the first SGA meeting, when the tion" and are not being presented countries gathered for the Expo in able to purchase Gifford's ice By MICHAEL BROPHY The first question the duo fielded representatives reviewed the rec- by another group will fall under Madison, Wis. this past Septem- cream in bulk. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR was whether they could provide a ommendations with CCWG repre- Traditions Committee responsi- ber. Gifford's beat out 25 other For the past few years, Shain's timeline for the implementation of sentatives bilities." entrants in the chocolate category of Maine had been the ice cream f The Student Government As- the CCV/G s recommendations Terhune and Samuel to win the honor. brand offered in the dining halls sociation (SGA.) opened its sec- into actual college policy. Mavrick Afonso We've had reasons Carter Ml , "We were extremely sur- at the College. This year, Dining ond meeting of the year by "Some of these policies will '11, many SGA Dorm President prised," Gifford's Vice President Services decided to reinstate , welcoming special guests Presi- flow rather easily into our current members to feel more of Piper, and of Sales Lindsay Gifford said. Gifford s as the ice cream avail- dent William "Bro" Adams and policy," Adams said. "But a num- probed the sec- optimistic about another mem- This is the second year that Gif- able to students in every dining Vice President for Student Af- ber of recommendations, the more tion of the docu- ber to be deter- ford's has been recognized for its hall. Associate Director of Din- fairs and Dean of Students controversial ones, we want to give ment suggesting our financial mined will chocolate ice cream at the con- ing Services Joe Klaus said that Jim Terhune. Adams ad- ourselves a full academic year to an increase in situation, but head the com- vocation—it won the same Dining Services "had used Gif- dressed the College's financial understand their implications, be- academic events mittee. It will award in 2007. This year, how- ford's up to about six years ago situation and the Board of fore we start implementing them." from Thursday even more I also include ever, "[we received] a perfect and had stopped because they Trustees' approval of the Campus Terhune described the through Sunday. think the overall members from score," Gifford said, "which is had switched to a distributor that Culture Working Group's process by which the recom- "I don't think a wide variety something we've never accom- we had a lot of issues with. This (CCWG) recommendations. mendations will begin to go into it was ever the energy on campus, of campus or- plished. We are proud of our year [Gifford's] agreed to go "I think we've had a terrifically effect. First, the Campus Affairs intent of the the tone and ganizations, in- plant and our employees." back to direct distribution.. ..[We positive start to the year," Adams Committee (CAC) will review CCWG report cluding iPlay, Some of Gifford's other recent also] had a few issues [of ] lim- said. "We've had reasons to feel them and develop policy pro- to suggest that feeling, has been the Student , achievements include "World's ited variety with Shain's during more optimistic about our financial posals, then the proposed imple- students should excellent. Alumni Associ- Best Orange Sherbet," which it the winter." situation, but even more I think the mentations will go to SGA for have their nose ation, sports won at the Expo in 2008, and Dessert connoisseurs may have noticed a variety of new flavor of- overall energy on campus, the tone approval. If approved, they will to the grind- William "Bro" Adams teams and fine "Best New Flavor: Black Rasp- and feeling, has been excellent." go back to the CAC so they can stone all the arts organiza- berry Chocolate Chip frozen yo- ferings, such as Peanut Butter President Adams said hi? main goal for begin .working the recommenda- time...we want tions like Pow- gurt," as judged by the National Caramel Cookie Dough and the meeting was to hear any tions into the policy. to give students der and Whig. Ice Cream Retailers Association. Maine Lobster Tracks—both a hit feedback he could from SGA, Adams expressed his concern the widest array SGA also dis- With five local ice cream in the dining halls—as well as and that both he and Terhune over possible student misinterpre- of activities and let them sort out cussed its new survey program stands in central Maine, Gif- some of the classic indulgences were eager to answer any ques- tation of the CCWG's intentions. which ones they want to get in- aimed at frequenting and maxi- ford's is often the place of choice like French Vanilla and Moose mizing student feedback. Publicity for local sports teams to cele- Tracks. "We rotate through their Chair Ricky Schwartz '11 ex- brate a win or students at the top 20 list," Klaus said, keeping plained the different ways SGA College to unwind after a hard after-dinner treats exciting. will be soliciting student feedback. week of studying. While most Gifford's appreciates all of its "One of the ideas we have is famous for its ice cream cones, local distributors and customers. we're creating Residents Hall Asso- Gifford's menu also boasts sun- "We're just really excited to be Start Your Career ' partnering with Colby College, ciations (RHAs), and we re think- daes, parfaits, frappes and ice ing about using the RHA. We're cream sodas. A unique "dog- and we hope to provide some also considering tabling in Pulver bone sundae," complete with a good quality products for all the in Accounting. and in dining halls. We really want dog biscuit, is available for cus- students and faculty there," Gif- to personalize these surveys; we tomers looking to treat their ca- ford said. In addition to inventing :¦ ¦ ^ : want to make them face-to-face. nine companions, proving that more mouth-watering dairy con- 1SSB&L -M BSrai Tilii i The big mission is to create a there is something for everyone coctions and expanding its fan benchmark that we can [use to] at Gifford's. base, Gifford points out that the fi tmm. Jfr m ^*4 evaluate our current standing and Co-owners Roger and John successful ice cream corporation jH w™ ft] our progress." Gifford are determined to con- "hopes to grow with Colby." John Gilboy wins national award 4£ 5T \||| I in I Graduating third out of his class dent-athletes from 400,000 high From GILBOY , Page 1 of 320, Gilboy tallied a 4.28 GPA school football players throughout and received certificates of excel- 4,800 high schools in 47 states. lence in advanced math, advanced Before the five are selected, said. "We look forward to four U.S. history and Latin. In addition however, the 120 NFF chap- years of excellence on the grid- to his academic and athletic feats, ters and its 12 ,000 members iron and in the classroom. A good he was active in student govern- scrutinize the graduating player and student, John is even a ment, serving twice as class presi- class, selecting 3,300 student- better person." dent and once as student body athletes for local accolades Gilboy thanked his family president. He was also elected vice and distribute nearly $1 mil- and support group for his suc- lion in scholarships through- Northeastern's MS in Accounting/MBA cess. "It was very clear to me out the process. that, although my name was John is an A national committee then se- for non-accounting majors: under the award, I was a product lects five individuals from the • Earn two degrees in just 15 months. of many other people. From my extremely hard elite pool of 3,300 students to family to my high school teach- worker who, in attend a ceremony at the Wal- • Complete a 3-month paid residency at a leading ers and coaches, all have made dorf-Astoria Hotel in New York accounting firm. me who I am today and deserve his short term City. The student-athletes are • Proven track record of 100% job placement. my utmost gratitude." here, has earned selected by the NFF based on A Maine native, Gilboy left a their accomplishments on the decorated legacy at Thornton the respect of all field , in the classroom and in Academy in Saco, Maine earning his teammates society in general. All-Conference honors, All- The four other freshmen se- Take the first step. County honors and a spot on the and coaches. lected are: Brenton Caprio (Col- Souther Maine Athletic Associa- lege of William & Mary), Matt Visit us online or at an information session near you. Learn tion All-Academic team. He was Ed Mestieri Lancaster (Illinois State Univer- more about the program and upcoming events at: also a semifinalist for the Fitz- Head Coach sity), Gavin Mills (U.S. Air Force www.msamba.neu.edu. patrick Trophy, awarded to the top Academy) and Jamal-Rashad Pat- high school Maine football player terson (Stanford University). each year. By his senior year, president of Thornton's National "When 1 read about the others Gilboy was captain of the football Honor Society chapter. Gilboy de- receiving this award my jaw 617-373-3244 team and was a two-way starter at voted some of his free time to vol- dropped at their incredible ac- [email protected] T , -r T . offensive guard and defensive unteering at a local soup kitchen complishments. I am simply www.msamba.neu.edu Northeastern University tackle. That same season, and Toys for Tots. grateful to be among them and to Gilboy's Golden Trojans finished The NFF Chapter Network receive such a humbling distinc- with a 10-1 record. searches for five outstanding stu- tion," Gilboy said. EDITORIAL I TOTAL CHAOS On voting loud, but Colby's hierarchy of majors voting smart morrow? searching those ills is, to a large extent, If one truly considers this, the idea similar to speaking in circles about the in- that a $200,000 education will result in justices that are ingrained within the fab- November 3, residents across the state, along with students, professors an anthropology major when it could re- ric of society and will never cease to exist. Onand staff on the Hill will have the opportunity to vote on Maine's referen- sult in a mathematics major (because re- But while we nurture of America's dum election. cent surveys confirm that math majors physical well-being through medical re- not only make the most money but, in search, we must also examine why so While there has been a lot of activity at the College regarding Question 1—the essence, will be all of our bosses), is many people are becoming sick in the People's Veto, which proposes the rejection of a new law to allow same-sex couples thoroughly unsettling. Further, math, richest country in the world. We must to marry, giving individuals and religious groups autonomy to refuse to perform economics, government and biology ma- examine who gets sick and why it is be- these marriages— there are 6 other questions which will be up for a vote. Recently, my friend, Sharonda, and I jors from liberal arts colleges, discount- coming increasingly necessary to create were in the overly noisy Miller Library ing any unforeseeable life mishap, will a plethora of new medications. Our coverage in The Colby Echo so far this year has included information on when we overheard a group of guys mak- end up becoming the group of people While we value modernization and many of these referenda choices, including Question 3: An Act to Repeal the ing a statement about someone is "just whom anthropologists study when we monetary capital, we must also examine School District Consolidation Laws (see Local News, page 6) and Question 5: An being a psychology major." Sharonda, consider the perpetual dichotomy of so- how this competitive independent-mind- Act to Establish the Maine Medical Marijuana Act (see our coverage from the Sept. being an exceptional psychology major, cial class. Some students attend college edness has weakened our sense of nation- 30, 2009 issue of the Echo online at www.thecolbyecho.com/archives.php). Yet, we the statement shocked us before we real- to pursue their passion, but in an indi- ality and reinforced the strict class lines haven't yet had the opportunity to cover everything. ized that these moronic statements are vidualist society, many do so to person- and living standards that separate us from made on an everyday basis at Colby. ally get ahead in life. This, however, our brothers. Therefore, we would like to take this occasion to say to students who are voting I, myself, am majoring in anthropol- leaves the social science fields at Colby Society is clearly enriched when it un- to please inform yourself on these issues which will impact the residents of Maine ogy. In essence, anthro majors are not as and other prominent colleges to be derstands its history, preserves its dying for years to come. Everything from questions on taxation to bonds, to a constitu- bad off as, say, students who major in phi- miniscule compared to other depart- languages, is exposed to a variety of tional amendment are up for a vote. So, if you plan to make your voice heard, losophy, history or classics, but there is ments. philosophies and understands social cog- please do so responsibly! still immense difficulty in finding decent 1 will pretentiously say that careers nition. Further, the continuance of cul- careers if we choose not to attend gradu- such as teaching, journalism, social work, tural research is a preventative measure Hot-button social issues like gay marriage and medicinal marijuana are exciting ate school. Even then, we'll likely make therapy, social research and child care are that will ensure that past and present day and important, but every question counts. However boring a $70,000,000 bond for half the amount of money that the biol- among the most important in maintaining injustices won't continue to bleed into highway improvements and other infrastructure upgrades may seem, you will ogy, economics, mathematics, physics, the welfare of American society. They're the future and create more problems for (hopefully) be using the highway much more frequentl y than you will be toking up government, chemistry or computer sci- also among some of the most underval- government majors or biologists to solve. on medicinal marijuana. These less controversial and seemingly menial issues are ence majors will - if we're lucky. There's ued and underpaid professions in the I don't mean to suggest that students on the ballot for a reason, so pay attention. Research and make up your mind on an old adage (or maybe it's a classic Face- work force. By themselves, these careers in interdisciplinary studies are morally every issue before you step into the booth. book saying) that those who major in will place one in the middle class, at best, superior or are likely to contribute more what they love will end up living in a box. which will result in a paradoxically dif- to America's well-being than other stu- Once you've done your homework, go to the polls in strong numbers and let Admittedly, over my last five semes- ferent lifestyle than many upper-class stu- dents. I do suggest that students take a your voice be heard. If you're interested in learning more, continue to read the ters here, I've thought seriously about ma- dents who attend Colby are accustomed closer look at the misconceptions they *¦ Echo, as we look into these issues and more each week. joring in biology, economics or to and would want for their future fami- have about different majors at Colby— government, partially because several lies and kids. and understand that although they may You can also check out the Maine government's website at classes in those fields caught my interest, In the same fashion that careers result- have a subliminal hierarchy etched in http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming.html, which gives simple explana- but more so because there's a perception ing from social science degrees are un- their mind, no major is above another. tions about the various measures that will be listed on the ballot. that having a diploma that says "econom- dervalued in the work force, the social Presuming that most of us rum out de- ics" is much more revered and respected science fields seem to be undervalued cently, we will each contribute some- Happy voting! in the eyes of the corporate world than here at Colby. Preconceptions exist that thing useful to society. I fully one that says "anthropology" or "clas- social sciences are easier and much less understand that it may be more difficult sics." The perception is, who even knows direly needed than other fields that have to gain respect as a social scientist than what anthropology is and why do we need medical research or scientific innova- as a natural scientist in the work force, * hippie kids studying "culture" when tions. There is a perception that under- but, at least in IhisTcKsa" knit cdmrmT- afcE! COLBY ECHO schools could be molding the engineers, standing social ills involving race, gender rf I nity, respect should.be/4givcn to students B*ffl"*'*** PUBLISHED* BY—* THE—it STUDENTS OF COLBY COLLEGE SINCE 1877 — doctors, businessmen and lawyers of to- and class can often be futile because re- who major in all fields. ELISABETH PONSOT EDITOR IN CHIEF MOLLY BIDDISCOMBE Examining mash-up culture MANAGING EDITOR ALLISON EHRENREICH ANNA KELEMEN COURTNEY YEAGER hate, some people love, some people feel sense raiding the top 40 for its ingredi- NEWS EDITOR SENIOR NEWS & FEATURESEDITOR indifferent about and make it something ents—the literary version requires the FEATURES EDITOR new." He's not alone. Search "mash-ups" creativity of an additional writer working MICHAEL BROPHY NICK CUNKELMAN RACHEL GOFF on Google and you're likely to find the with a long-dead novelist. Thus, we will ASST NEWS EDITOR DIGITAL MEDIA ASST. FEATURESEDITOR . stitched-and-woven hooks of Milkman, sadly never hear the (ghostwritten) prose ' LAURA LTTTMAN BENJAMIN COOK LANE MCVEY Super Mash Bros, or even the Jay-Z- of Ian Fleming mixed with Harper Lee s SPORTS EDITOR LINDSAY PUTNAM KATIE PETERSON Radiohead blend album Jaydiohead. penmanship in License to Kill a Mock- LOCAL NEWS EDITORS CARLY RAPAPORT Where else can you hear Eminem's "Toy ingbird. Alas, the limits of mash-up LAYOUT EDITORS WILLIAM HARRINGTON «_-__ Soldiers" overlaid on "Let it Be?" That 'd books. n™, JUUA ASST.SPORTS EDITOR ESSENBURG be track 08, "Heart to Heart," on Milk- Still, these works do prompt interest- A&E.X^JT^ EDITOR WEBMASTER Back in 2006, at the 48th Grammy man's Circle of Fifths. ing questions. Are we witnessing the Hrlv TlF TV I'll IVWl 1 Awards in Los Angeles, a pop legend and Interestingly, though, the mash-up is future of creative media? To what de- OPINION QAINAT KHAN RALEIGH WERNER EDrroR a rap legend shared the stage for five min- no longer contained to music. Pride and gree are these artists and writers actu- ASST. A&E EDrroR BUSINESS MANAGER utes of star-crossed, genre-blending mu- Prejudice and Zombies, the parody novel ally artists and writers? And where ASST.ASST OPINION EDITOR CAROUNE DICKSON CHARLOTTE WILDER sical hybridization. At this exactly is the line of origi- ILLUSTRATOR SEN| QR pHmQSmm very moment, however, in nality that cuts between the NME HEN creative and the plagiaris- A C CHRI5 HODER TIM BRETTINGEN dorm rooms and apartments ERIC MCDOWELL NICK IODICE SCOTT VEJDENHEIMER worldwide, they likely share tic? COPY EDITORS PHOTOS EDITORS DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS the earbuds of thousands. Regardless of the answers Indeed, Paul McCartney (to the second I think we vm ftf Mr v DASH WASSERMAN KIRA* NOVAK* FORUM EDITOR and Jay-Z are icons of sepa- can say that Girl Talk is an ADVERTISING MANAGER rate eras and styles—think artist but not a musician), NEWS STAFF mop-top versus hip-hop— there does seem to be a sad SAM SELUB NICOLE HEWES KELSEY CONROY but in today's culture this trend these days towards TAYLOR LYNN HAIGAN SARAH LYON ALEX MURRAY need not segregate their art less originality in creative LAURA EATON to different albums or even culture and more toward 5430 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine 0490 1 songs. 2004*s The Grey what simply sells. Take the modem superhero movie, (207) 859-5430 Album by DJ Danger Mouse (a.k.a. Brian Burton) is for example. Or recent re- [email protected] I www.thecolbyecho.com audio proof that such bound- vivals of Star Trek. G.I. Joe, aries are no reason to keep Terminator and yet another The Colby Echo is the weekly student newspaper of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. vinyl and MP3 at arm 's Fast and Furious sequel. In The paper is published every Wednesday that the College is in session. Students are strongly length from each other. Bur- fact, of the current top 25 encouraged to contribute and should contact the editor(s) of the section(s) they are inter- ton 's mix of Hova's The box office films of the year, ested in working for in order to learn more. Black Album and The Beat- only 12 are not sequels or LETTERS les' self-titled 1968 double album by Seth Grahame-Smith, and yes, Jane not based on a book. Of those, the high- The Echo encourages letters from its readers, especially those within the immediate com- (known as "The White Album")—aside Austen, blends the classic novel with est on the list is Up, made by the folks at munity. Letters should not exceed 400 words and pertain to a current topic or issue. How- from becoming a clandestine fascina- zombie fiction. Literary purists may cry Pixar, who consistently produce at least ever, the Echo reserves the rigiit to run longer letters. Also, the Echo reserves the right to edit tion—was downloaded over 100,000 heresy and bemoan such an amalgama- one of the best original films every year. submissions for grammar and clarity and may choose not to run a letter. The Echo will not, times in one day alone as part of a con- tion, but P&P&Z—which reached num- Of course, Pixar toys sell as well (that's under any circumstances, print an unsigned letter. scious effort to stick it to the record in- ber three on the New York Times what Disney marketing will do) and Toy Letters are due to the Echo by midnight of the Sunday preceeding the publication date. dustry. A sign of the new wave? As it bestseller list in April—is not alone on the Story 3 is due out next year, but that They should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] and be in a text-only format. stands now, there certainly isn't a lack of hybrid bookshelf. Fancy The War of the doesn't change the fact that talking dogs OPINION PAGE evidence. Worlds Plus Blood. Guts, and Zombies? with helium voices are hilarious. Squir- Editorials represent the majority opinion of the editorial board. Opinions expressed in the To your parents, for instance, Girl Talk Or how about The Adventures of Huckle- rel! individual columns, letters or cartoons are those of the author, not of the Echo. means a chick-flick movie or Sec and the berry Finn and Zombie Jim? (Orson But where does that leave us now? In The Echo welcomes column and cartoon submissions from membersof the Colby commu- City reruns. But to the college generation, Wells may be rolling over in his grave, 50 years, will radios be all mash-up all nity. Girl Talk is delicious musical ADD in the but 1 have a feeling Twain's laughing the time? Will we be going to the theater ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS form of a "mash-up," that is, a sampling along with us here ) for the film adaptation of The Old Brave For more information on publication dates or advertising rates contact Kira Novak, ad of rock, pop, rap, jazz, flamenco, etc. all Of course, the difference between Man and the New Sea World? Have we manager, at [email protected] or (207) 872-5430. thrown into one. In a 2008 interview, Girl these text mash-ups and their audio seriously run out of good ideas? Or, as , To obtain a subscription contact Raleigh Werner, business manager, at rrw- Talk (a.k.a Gregg Gilles) explained: "I counterparts is that while the musical Girl Talk would put it, are we actually [email protected]. want to take a song that some people version deals with existing canon—in a finding a new way to novelty itself? The evolvingaverage dude I THE LIGHTER SIDE their bowl cuts. Lately, I have also beendoing my best Why the bad boys alwayswin to adjust my personality so that I can be more like the ideal men you describe in days). "This" is your quintessential Bad but that he was there. In the flesh. Clad your articles. I had no idea girls didn't Boy and stumbling into him on that in blacks and grays with the hint of some want to see my beer gut or hear my "your Parisian morning commute would have a mysterious tattoo showing through the mom jokes," so I have since cancelled my profound effect on my understanding of edge of his rolled-up sleeves. I experi- subscription to receive five your mom attraction for a good long while to come. enced first-hand the self-loathing attrac- jokes via text message every day. All this Now, let me be frank. I didn't even like tion that this smoking, taciturn giant Ms. Hedayet, I would 10a to sincerely time, 1 thought that was what girls really smokers. I personally think it an abom- elicited within me and it was something thank you for your opinion pieces, "Style, wanted. Now I can use those extra $5 a inable habit and completely against my I had never felt back at school. Men and Those Awful Pink Shorts They month to learn how to do something dif- own values (I prefer shortening my lifes- Before he stepped out, he casually Wear" and ''College Boys and Other ferent than all the averagedudes who are It happened in Paris. Specifically, on the pan through the consumption of tossed me a single, searing glance thus far Myths/' With you sagacious advice, I am just dancing and telling girls about their 1 train to BastiUe onaruinously sunny day. processed sugar than of carcinogenic unmatched by any glance tossed in my di- confident that this weekendI will finally boring spring break service trips. Maybe Staying true to my New York roots, I ig- fumes). I find motorcycle enthusiasts and rection since. Fleeting, yetdefiant , inspir- be able to separate myself from the legions I'll buy some balls and learn to juggle - nored the weatherman (mostly because I their lack of concern over their own well- ing me to shift my interest from the desire of mindless "average dudes" at Colby. that's creative and talented. Next time I'm didn't understand French), threw on my fa- being to be absurd. I'm not even a huge of the every-guy to the desire for some- The first step I took was to throw out at a party and a girl asks me to pass her a vorite little black dress and sauntered out in fan of messy hair. So the fact that, out of thing different. Something challenging my entire wardrobe. My mom had just natty light, I will respond "sure you can apair of impractical but lovely shoes. As my the blue, a girl known for her clean-cut Something fearless. .''.¦ ', **Ei sent me some nice new button downs from have a Natty Light, and I can juggle three feet ached and a bead of approach to fashion In the end, that is what we women**? Polo and Joseph Banks, but let's just say natty lights" (fact: girls have a subcon- sweat trickled down the men, and general way in the concept of a genuine badass: the those didn't make it scious and automatic back of my neck, 1 of life, is one half-smile mystery, the danger and the hope fpr past the trash can in response to juggling). leaned against the door I experienced away from melting in something new. I don't exactly know Eustis. I recently I'm also planning to and engaged in my fa- first-hand the front of a guy you can't how many smoking, brooding, motorcy- You didn't really hit girls where it hurts vorite idle-time activity; even imagine holding cle-riding young men there are at Colby offer any concrete sug- invested in all 12 the most: the nose. I re- scoping out the nearby self-loathing hands with, much less (and I certainly don't want to encourage gestions about what Old Spice body cently invested in all 12 scenery; and, by scenery, attraction that introducing to your par- any more to appear), but one thing is cer- you liked, you just de- wash scents and Old Spice body wash of course I mean men. ents was, well, shock- tain: somewhere between "I really rided anything pastel. scents and mixed them Suddenly, a lurch. A this smoking, ing. Why? Because shouldn't" and "I really want to," all So, instead of those mixed them together in one giant vat graze between arms. 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ON THE BALLOT School consolidation in Maine up for revote in November elections Question three sparks debate, proposing the elimination of school districts and limited f unding

By UNDSAY PUTNAM even more attention being dis- less than 750." districts. In fact, according to an 'The state told people up front consolidation law outright, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR puted the second time around. The issue now, claim the con- article in The Maine View, they would be penalized if they Greenlaw instead calls for a Supporters claim that 85 per- solidation supporters, is that school consoli- didn't vote for combined effort. "Why aren't Students on the Hill traveling cent of Maine schools are pulling out of the program would dation would consolidation we encouraging all districts to the polls on November 3 will already in compliance with cause the state more harm than result in the and that's just to work together on collabo- have to cast a vote on Question the law. good. The money that has been largest single The state told not right in a rations that make sense for 3, which, if passed, would The force behind the push for saved by consolidating would be increase in people up front democracy. the cities and towns involved repeal the law mandating school consolidation comes from the lost, which includes the loss of property taxes Even with that instead of trying to perpetu- district restructuring. The Maine People for Improved many Gifted and Talented, in the history they would be threat hanging ate failed legislation?" "Repeal the School District School Education, as well as Advanced Placement, Language of the state of penalized if they over their And Greenlaw makes a good Consolidation Law" reform is a Governor Baldacci. The key and Special Education programs Maine, and that heads, 88,916 point. For many citizens in statewide veto referendum that arguments for consolidation that have been created with the among the 26 didn't vote for voters said Maine what may be good for attempts to overturn the school include the fact that it will save savings. "If Question 3 passes it new districts consolidation "no" to the one is terrible for another. The consolidation law that was Maine taxpayers $39 million a will be a disaster for our schools that did consol- mandate consolidation law, which may passed by the Maine State year and it will create a more effi- and our students," Baldacci said. idate, property and that's just because they work for many of the smaller Legislature in 2008. cient school system overall. The "Question 3 would be a terrible tax has gone up not right in a thought it was a districts in northern Maine, Governor John Baldacci cre- focus of the law is not on the indi- step in the wrong direction. We in some areas bad idea for would cause nothing but harm to ated the School vidual schools cannot afford to go back to the by 25 to 30 democracy... their communi- the larger, more populated dis- District and the teach- old, inefficient, overly bureau- percent. 88,916 voters ties and their tricts of the greater Portland Consolidation ers, but rather, cratic way of doing things in The claim that schools , " area. In fact, simply comparing Law with the ...with the intent the administra- Maine, especially when it does- 85 percent of said no to the Greenlaw said. the populations of northern and intent to reduce to reduce costs tions that run n't do anything to help our kids." Maine schools mandate Another southern Maine makes one real- costs and those schools. On the other side of the have already penalty of the ize how different the two are. improve the and improve the "Every teacher issue is the Maine Coalition to consolidated is because they consolidation The population of southern Maine school Maine school will be working Save Schools. The head of the also a mislead- thought it was a law would be Maine at 870,000, is nearly system. Under and every campaign, Skip Greenlaw, ing fact. The the leveling of twice that of the northern half this law, the system...the school will be argues that the consolidation mandate bad idea for salaries and with barely over 400,000. Many number of total number of total open—in fact, law is not an attempt to exempted 65 dis- their...schools. programs in in the state would argue that the school districts school districts every school improve the school system, tricts in Maine, consolidated two are nearly different states, would be will be stronger but rather a way for the state and another 100 Skip Greenlaw schools. and that it is impossible for one because of [the to escape debt. "Basically, the districts refused Teacher con- uniform law to help both in the reduced from would be Maine Coalition to Save Schools 285 to 80. In an reforms], " Governor needed to cut $37 to consolidate. tracts would same way. e-mail address- reduced from Baldacci said. million in expenditures to bal- Of the exempted have to be Either way, students on the ing the Maine 285 to 80. Maine cur- ance his budget last year. Now districts, many merged, result- Hill are encouraged to make Democratic rently has 285 he's trying to influence the are in large, costly areas, mostlythe ing in salary increases for some an informed decision at the Party, Baldacci school districts, outcome of the referendum southern region of the state. If the and decreases for others. The polls. Voting "no" on stated that the law creates a a number that has been argued as vote by rewriting history." districts in the regions where the same goes for school programs. Question 3 would drastically "smarter, more sustainable pub- far too high for Maine's small The "Yes on 3" supporters majority of school funding is spent If a strong school and a weaker change the Maine school sys- lic education program." student population. In a state- argue that those supporting the are exempt, they will be forced to school consolidate, the stronger tem, and some say it would The School Consolidation ment released by the Maine consolidation law have been take other measures to reduce their school may be forced to give up not necessarily be for the bet- Law, which was originally People for Improved School misrepresenting the facts to spending. And the districts that some of its special programming ter. Voting "yes" would main- proposed in 2007 and voted on Education, the "average number Maine citizens. They argue that refused to consolidate were fined, to the weaker school in order to tain the status quo, even in 2008, stirred up much con- of students in a district, national- there would be no net cost sav- with the current total reachingover balance them. though it may not be the most troversy then. It has drawn ly, is about 3,200. In Maine, it's ings by consolidating the school $5 million in penalties. Instead of dismissing the cost efficient system. HEALTHCARE IN MAINE I HARVEST FEST REVIEW Watervilleresidents react to proposed health care reforms Some community members are uninformed about the national bill

By ALEX MURRY to drop private coverage, push- i have not had the chance to entirely knowledge about the reform - * NEWS STAFF ing people who -are already- educate themselves on the matter. 'plan or not, expressed that they insured onto a plan run by the However, that is not to say that resi- thought it was a very necessary , Health care reform has government." Thus, Maine dents do not have an opinion. Once and long-awaitedchange. become a topic of significant plays a pivotal role in the health health care reform was explained to After hearing a summary of the debate in Washington and a care debate as unique voices in the aforementioned Dunkin Donuts plan, one woman at the local major issue on many people's the GOP discussion of Obama's employee, her demeanor changed Goodwill said quite bluntly, "Well minds, including Mainers' . . plans for the completely. that'd be good, because I don't Commonly referred to as the future. "I think that [have insurance]." "public option," President These particu- I don't really everybody In general, Mainers in the Barack Obama introduced the lar political needs a little area seem to be largely in favor proposal , which would insti- developments are know'What to help sometimes, of health care reform, pointing tute a reform in the federal undoubtedly of say, but I do and if their job is out that such a difference government, creating an insur- great importance not goingto pro- would certainly affect them in a ance plan funded solely by and could poten- know that for vide health positive way. premiums. This plan would tially alter many people like me... insurance, then "We really need reform, fast. compete with private insurers, Americans' lives it might be a As a small business man and pro- CAROLINE DICKSON/IME COLBY ECHO ultimately making health care in a significant [it's hard to] good jdea," she prietor, I don't get a tax deduction Hungry goats were happy to be fed by children at the festival. a much more accessible option way. However, afford health said confidently. on my health -insur- for citizens of all professions when asked to Similarly, ance...Corporations get a break and incomes. comment on the care. Belinda on it, so I think that it's complete- Maine Senator Olympia situation, most Comeau, a wait- ly unfair," Robert Sezak, owner Celebrating the Snowe is one of the key sup- Waterville resi- Belinda Corneau ress at the local of Re-Books, a used bookstore on porters in the fight to pass the dents only Villager Restaurant Villager East Concourse, said. five bills that make up Obama 's vaguely knew Restaurant said, In short, the people of autumn with joy p lan , making her and fellow about it. "I don't really Waterville may not be complete- Maine Senator Susan Collins ''Honestly, I have no idea what know what to say, but 1 do know that ly aware of every detail of legis- Young and old gather f or Annual the only two Republicans to is going on. I am too busy to real- for people like me, you know, for lation, but they feel strongly express support for the bill. ly pay attention, to be honest with waitressing and that kind of stuff, about the topic nonetheless. Harvest Festival downtown According to The New York you," a cashier at the Dunkin [it's hard to] afford health care... So, Health care coverage, as voiced Times, members of the Donuts franchise inside the near- yes, I'd like the government to do by the town's residents, is great- hayride and take an old fash- Republican Party "argue that a by Wal-Mart said. something about that." ly needed. At the moment, it is By ANNA KELEMEN ioned spin around the block nes- SENIOR NEWS AND public plan would inevitably It seems that Watervillians, Based on a survey of about 10 not nearly as universal as they FEATURES EDITOR tled in the sweet scent of drive private insurers out of caught up in the everyday struggle of Waterville residents, each of would like it to be. summer's harvest. Nearby, business and prompt employers balancing work with personal life, them, whether they had prior It would be impossible for stu- ponies plodded slowly around a dents of the College to miss the circle, providing a farm-like dramatic and breathtaking colors ambiance to the afternoon. of the fall. Simply walking past If the hayride made you hun- Miller Library presents a stun- gry, you could stop by one of Hardy Girls, Healthy Women get ning view of foliage and rolling the food stands for a snack. The hills. The vivid oranges and reds snack booths offered many are everywhere, and even hurry- tasty treats, including tradition- ing down the walkways to steer al autumn foods , such as chili freaky at 5K 'Fun Run' fundraiser clear of the cold winds does not and a few festival foods such as mean that students miss the hot dogs. ' th^jpjcecmile ,run. The, CoJLby, students at --Colby College for away from gender stereotypes vibrant colore^ For those peop.le ready to exer- :ALUSON1BrIftENRHCH ^ onOiaiefTloG 8* ¦ Tennis Team, dressed as a deck coining,out op,a Saturday morn- was the driving force behind fhe with , cise 5 thejr creative, vision,, there ;,Srn"" ''"' 1' "'¦' . .v^vfltf i$& m&ki ^ NEws'Sife ft of cards, won HGHW pint glass- ing to run for a good cause," event, she said. Halloween and students of the was' a station where you could , Donning costumes and running es for having the biggest team Susie Hufstader '12, one of the "It would be really neat," she College have already begun to carve your own pumpkin. My shoes, over 100 students and and Amelia Swinton '10 won participants, said. / noted, if the women at the College enjoy traditions of their child- favorite featured a jagged smile community members toughed the the most creative costume award Marissa Bond is the recognized their position as role hood. Scattered across campus, with triangle eyes and a hooked rain on Saturday morning for the for her cat outfit. Certificates for AmeriCorps*VISTA and out- models for girls in the communi- students are taking a break to nose. Just the sort of image to first annual Hardy Girls Healthy ty, and that "as a campus...it' s not carve a pumpkin on the lawn or to keep me awake on a dark and Women (HGHW) Freaky 5K Fun necessary to dress sexy" this hang a goblin on their door. Last stormy night. Run and Walk, in an effort to Halloween, or any, for that matter. weekend, students had an oppor- Unnoticeable to the younger "bring scary back" to Halloween. By finding the creative them- tunity to take part not only in a crowd, students from the College The event raised $6,000. selves, young students at the variety of fall traditions, but also and local volunteers quietly advo- HGHW is a nonprofit organi- College would set a small exam- in a tradition of the city itself. The cated that voters "Vote No on 1" zation whose mission is: "To cre- ple that could effect big change Annual Harvest Festival was held in the upcoming election. They ate opportunities, develop within the Waterville community in the Concourse Sunday, looked to remind residents that programs and provide services and beyond. October 18. early voting had begun, and it was that empower girls and women." The event featured pamphlets "It looked like all the children not necessary to wait until The money raised on Saturday with guides for parents on redi- were having a wonderful time, Election Day to cast their ballots. will support HGHW program- recting their daughters' despite the cold weather," Also geared more towards the ming and will begin combating Halloween choices towards more Jennifer Gelda '10, a festival adult crowd. Barrels Community the mentality among many girls creative costumes. attendee, said. "It catered to the Market, located just across the and young women that The recommendations focus younger population and made me street, offered free coffee samples. Halloween costumes must be on engaging in open, stimulating miss 'trick or treating' and a full But perhaps most popular was sexy and revealing in order to be conversation, in what Williams blown celebration of Halloween a candy apple decorating station. considered "cool" or to fit in CHRIS KASPflAK/THE COLBY ECHO says is at the root of all HGHW and the fall." Dipped in caramel and covered socially. A group of runners toughed out the rain on Saturday morning to programming. There is no doubt that the with candy treats, the apples were The goal of the event was to participate in a fundraiser that brought "

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By RACHEL GOFF of the holiday did translate to last role as the Joker in The type of clothing children and ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR American culture, by the late- Dark Knight. teenagers are wearing, but the 1800s Halloween had evolved Dressing up as recently- lack thereof. Halloween has "Halloween is the one night a into a holiday designed for deceased celebrities will no become an excuse for teenage year when a girl can dress up like social interaction rather than doubt be popular again this year, girls to dress in revealing ways a total slut and no other girls can divine intervention. and an article in Money maga- that would be deemed inappropri- say anything about it," Cady Today, the commercial indus- zine entitled "Top 2009 ate by everyday standards. Heron says in the movie Mean try capitalizes on the original Halloween Costumes: Dead Packages in the women's costume Girls. But the holiday hasn't mysticism surrounding the holi- Celebrities" predicts that section in iParty advertise anti- always been this way. day by promoting the sale of cos- Michael Jackson will no doubt feminist "medieval wench" cos- In ancient times, Halloween tumes and decorations reflecting be one of the most popular cos- tumes complete with low-cut costumes held serious supernatur- its pagan nature, but these cos- tume choices this coming holi- corset tops alongside "sexy f»CEBOOK .COM NinaGold '09 receivedan awardf or her psychologystud y on children. al connotations. The holiday orig- tumes and decorations have great- day. The article also states that nurse" outfits with short skirts inated 2,000 years ago in Ireland other possible dead celebrity cos- and thigh-high tights. and the United Kingdom with the tume options are Farrah Fawcett, However, "the hardcore girls her cognitive developmental By KELSEY CONROY Celtic festival of Samhain. Ed McMahon and infomercial just wear lingerie and some form seminar earned her the award. When people left NEWS STAFF Samhain was a celebration that pitchman Billy Mays. of animal ears," Cady, in Mean Gold works with pediatric took place on November 1. and their home, they While costumes have Girls, says. Although Nina Gold '09 geneticist, Dr. Lewis Holmes, as a marked the end of the autumn put on masks or become more recent, they have Taking into account the recently graduated from the clinical research coordinator in harvest and the beginning of the also become more controver- pagan nature of the holiday, College, she has already accom- the newborn medicine program at New Year. disguises so that sial. Many costumes nowadays controversy is to be expected. plished a great deal. And this is Brigham and Women's Hospital. The Celts believed that on the evil spirits are inherently—if not inten- The source of controversy has just the beginning. Gold currently She collects data for the Active October 31 , the night before the tionally— racist. A New York merely evolved over the years works as a clinical research coor- Malformations Surveillance New Year, the boundary would not recog- Times article published last from topics like spiritualism to dinator and is also applying to Program, established by Dr. between the living and the dead nize them and week described an ongoing sexism. In his book Halloween: medical school. Additionally, she Holmes in 1972, a registry of became blurred and ghost s argument that began when com- From Pagan Ritual to Party recently received the Erlbaum infants with congenital anomalies. returned to earth. When people cause them panies such as Target and Night, Nicholas Rogers defends Award from the International In addition to her work at the left their home, they put on harm. Thus the Walgreens debuted their "ille- the holiday, saying that Honor Society in Psychology Psi hospital. Gold is currently com- masks or disguises so that the gal alien" costume option in although "Halloween at the mil- Chi for her research on preschool pleting two research projects. The evil spirits would not recognize tradition of stores. The costume consists of lennium is contested and in children and the correlation first consists of a "comparison them and cause them harm. dressing up in a rubber alien mask and orange many respects a controversial between numeracy and age. between the anomalies most com- Thus the tradition of dressing jumpsuit, with the words "ille- holiday...Halloween still main- The paper she entered into the monly diagnosed in the first five up in costumes on Halloween costumes on gal alien" emblazoned across tains some vestigial links to the research contest was entitled "Age days of a neonate's life versus those was born. Halloween was the front. harvest." Pumpkins and apples is More Than A Number: Effect of diagnosed between a child's fifth The modern day Halloween According to the article, the remind people of aspects of the Preschool Children's Numerical day of life and first birthday." She practice of going trick-or-treating bom. costume is "reigniting debate holiday that originated to cele- Capabilities on Estimations of will present her findings to the emerged in the 1800s. when over a long-used term based on brate the harvest, and Rogers Age." Gold Massachusetts Christianity spread to the Celtic the U.S. government's designa- says that many people still describes her Department of lands. During this time period, ly evolved over time. tion of all foreigners as aliens," believe that dressing up in work as "an Preschoolers are Public Health this the Church, which disapproved While it is inevitable that any and currently "has immigration Halloween costumes "allows empirical investi- winter. For her of some of the holiday's prior rit- large Halloween gathering today advocates calling upon retailers children the opportunity to be gation of the per- apt to estimate second project, uals, renamed November 1 All will include at least one witch or to pull the costume from its fanciful, to indulge their imagi- ceptual and the ages of grown she has helped to Saints' Day and designated it as a ghost, today 's costumes now shelves." nations in a familiar setting, and numeracy skills create a classifica- time to honor saints and martyrs. embody many pop culture fig- Another perhaps equally trou- perhaps to come to terms with that young chil- adults inaccurate- tion system for The pope also instated a new ures not necessarily pertaining bling phenomenon that has the sinister in warm and famil- dren use to judge ly, some may congenital limb holiday on November 2 called to the supernatural. Many emerged in recent years is not the iar surroundings." the ages of deficiencies, AM Souls' Day. On this day. the women don blonde wigs, red strangers." claim them to be which she will poor would venture from house lipstick and white halter-top With the help ten, while others present with a to house and solicit "soul dresses to portray Marilyn of Tara Brian *10 study of sex chro- cakes," a type of pastry, in Monroe as she appeared in the and Becky Julian may say they are mosome disorders return for promising to pray for movie The Seven Year Itch, and '09 in Professor 99, one of the at the New families' dead relatives. This a popular costume choice for of Psychology England Regional process was referred to as guys includes tightie-whities, a Martha largest numbers Genetics Group "going-a-souling." and is the white button-down shirt, white Arterberry's cog- they know. conference in basis for the modern day custom socks and Ray-Ban shades to nitive develop- December. of going trick-or-treating. portray Tom Cruise in the movie ment seminar last Despite being While Halloween first origi- Risky Business. fall, the project was designed to consumed by numerous projects, nated overseas, it became popu- In more recent developments, investigate why preschool children Gold is currently applying to lar in the United States during many girls have dressed up as have difficulty estimating others' medical school. She reveals that the second half of the 19* centu- precocious pregnant teenagers ages. Gold says she owes the idea Colby was a "phenomenal place ry, when the country received an to portray Juno MacGuff, in the to Julian, who mentioned in class to be pre-med. Science profes- influx of European immigrants, 2007 movie Juno, while count- that "as a camp counselor, she sors are supportive of students many of them fleeing Ireland less males have worn purple often asked her young campers and readily available during during the potato famine in suits and garish makeup to por- how old they thought she was. their office hours. The psycholo- 1 846. While some pagan aspects tray the late Heath Ledger in his They replied with a slew of wrong gy department, particularly answers." Preschoolers are apt to Associate Professor of estimate the ages of grown adults Psychology Tarja Raag, provid- inaccurately; some may claim ed me with a strong background them to be ten, while others may in human development. Get off campus for fall activities say they are 99, one of the largest Professor Raag was also excep- numbers they know. Such variety tionally supportive of my senior 10 a.m. to 2 makes it difficult to pinpoint the project in psychology....She By SARAH LYON Pumpkins at Bacon Farm p.m., 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Haunted House in Augusta drive from Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 Remember the feeling reasoning process employed to helped me to understand that NEWS STAFF Only a 20-minute p.m. of campus, Bacon Farm is the place touching spaghetti strands! and estimate ages. academic work is most worth- The piles of leaves outside the to stock up on Halloween pump- Apple picking at Chick's peeled grapes at haunted houses Using the cognitive processes while when it can be used to doorstep and the fun-size candy kins. They also have a large selec- Orchards as a kid? Stop by the United of facial perception and the under- help others." bars lining the shelves at Wal- tion of maple products, such as Hoping to impress a professor Volunteers of Maine's haunted standing of a linear model of num- Her off-campus work was also Mart have left many students at traditional Maine maple syrup, as with a crisp Mcintosh? Stop by house in Augusta for 13 days of bers, Gold explains that an integral part of her pre-med the College longing for the days well as other items including Chick's Orchard in Monmouth spooky fall fun. Support the com- "essentially, we asked: do experience; Gold spent two of of pumpkin picking and hayrides. squash. While customers can't for over 800 acres of apple pick- munity while showing your preschool children misjudge peo- her four JanPlans volunteering at These five locales let you enjoy pick the pumpkins themselves, ing. Everyone will find his or Halloween spirit—the $10 admis- ple's ages because they are still a tertiary care pediatrics unit at the fall festivities without ventur- they can choose from a large vari- her favorites among the sion fee benefits the Monmouth acquiring relevant perpetual Massachusetts General Hospital. ing more than an hour from cam- ety of pre-picked pumpkins to take Mcintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Academy class of 2010 and the skills...or is it because preschool Her experiences there convinced pus. So what are you waiting for? home. Stock up on a few and bring Red Delicious and Golden Erskine Academy class of 2010, children don't quite know how to her that she wanted a job in Gel in the car and treat yourself to them back to campus for some old- Delicious apples that the farm as well as the South End Teen count yet?" Each member of the which she could help children some old-fashioned Halloween fashioned, pumpkin-carving fun. has to offer. Center in Waterville. eight-person team in Arterberry's and their families overcome ill- and still make it back in time for 415 Goodhue Rd., Sidney 155 Norris Hill Rd., Monmouth Marketplace, Augusta class was matched with a daycare ness. She spent her junior year your afternoon chemistry lab. When: Thursdays and Fridays When: Every day Sept. through When - Oct. 28, 29, 30 from ¦center or preschool where they abroad in Copenhagen, and this Oct. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., week- 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 31 volunteered and ran experiments. allowed her to develop clinical days thereafter from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gold and her partners found that skills not taught to undergradu- "preschool children may misjudge ates in the United States, such as Main Street's Midnight Corn Maze at the County adults' ages not because they per- how to take patient histories, Masquerade Fair Farm ceive them to look particularly old complete a basic physical exam Do the Halloween costumes in Although this farm is about an or young—but because preschool- and insert an IV. store windows make you want to hour from campus, the wide ers cannot translate their perceptu- In the future, Gold hopes to dress up in something out of the variety of fun fall activities al impressions into the form of a become a primary care pediatri- ordinary? Put on something makes the trek worthwhile. Get number. This result suggests that cian that provides for an under- funky and come to the Main lost in the corn maze and sur- knowledge of numbers is a crucial served population, including Street Midnight Masquerade in prise your friends back on cam- step in the developmental cascade children with special develop- downtown Waterville for a night pus with freshly picked of age judgment." mental and emotional needs. At of food , prizes and fun, while pumpkins from the orchard. Stop The Psi Chi/Erlbaum Award is Colby, Gold believes that she raising money for community by the farm on a Saturday or given annually to one undergrad- "developed essential knowledge programs. Sunday and top off your day uate and one graduate student in and meaningful relationships" 2 Silver St., Waterville with a relaxing wagon-ride. the country for the best empirical that she will bring with her to When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 423 Augusta Rd., Jefferson research in the area of cognitive medical school and her career as SK3 WNSANOtEGO COM p.m. to 9 p.m. When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily science. Gold's final paper from a physician. Explore a corn maze this weekend at County Fair Farm in Jefferson. I ECHOSCI Giant pumpkins meat is packed with beta-carotene, By EMILY GR1FFOIJL which converts to vitamin-A as it is CONTRIBUTING WRITER digested and is an important antiox- idant that can help protect the body On Saturday, October 3, the against some aspects of aging. world record for largest pumpkin There is research that suggests that was broken at the Ohio Valley beta-carotene also reduces the risks Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh- of developing heart disease and cer- Off. The winner, a 1,725 pound tain cancers. The seeds are popular beauty submitted by teacher as well, especially when roasted Christy Harp of Ohio, was grown and salted. Even the flowers are from a seed of the previous largest edible, and deep-fried pumpkin pumpkin world record holder. flowers are a favorite of fall fair- The parent pumpkin was submit- goers in many states. ted in 2007 by Joe Jutras of Rhode Pumpkins originated in cen- Island, and weighed 1 ,689 tral America, and they have had pounds. It held the record until a variety of names and uses now, and was featured in the over time. Some of these October issue of this year 's include being baked into the National Geographic. crusts of pie (not the filling) by Pumpkins are a popular early American colonists and as choice of vegetable to supersize a fiber for making mats by because most of their weight Native Americans. The early COURTESY Of TAJREEN HEDAYET Students gathered last weekend f or a night of glitz and glamour reminiscent of the 1940s. Junior couple Cee Jay Frederick and Sarah (more than 90 percent) is water, colonists also used pumpkins as Martinez (left) perfectly complemented each other in their polished attire. Jillian Blouin '13 (center) wanders through Pulver Pavilion and they react very favorably to bowls and filled them with donning a classic Old Hollywood look, while John Perkins '11 (right) steals the show in a light-cerulean-colored silk vest and navy tie. fertilizer and watering. milk, honey and spices before Unfortunately, the larger the baking them, which is consid- pumpkin, the less flavorful the ered to be the origin of pumpkin Evoking an era: Fall Formal fashion taste, but farmers and growers pie. The largest pumpkin pie tend to be in it for the fame recorded was baked in October a decade defined by female beau- light. Besides sequins, a well- knotted turquoise dress and his rather than the food. Some of the 2005, by the New Bremen By TAJREEN HEDAYET ty and glamour, I was hard- designed tribal print is another three-piece suit in varying pumpkins are later put to cre- Giant Pumpkin Growers of CONTRIBUTING WRITER pressed to find a single look way to call attention to oneself, degrees of black made them a ative uses, such as the typical Ohio. The pie weighed 2,020 The lovely ladies and hand- evoking the glitz of Marilyn and I immediately took notice perfect match in true Old jack-o-lantern, or even boats for pounds and is in the Guinness some lads of the College defied Monroe or the elegance of of a pink and black pattern dress Hollywood form. a pumpkin regatta. Book of World Records. the rain this Saturday, October Elizabeth Taylor. But beyond the as the wearer walked past. But John Perkins ' 11 had the Pumpkins, especially of the Although you may utilize pump- 24, and poured into Cotter sea of the yawn-inducing strap- Clean lines and a good fit never honor of being deemed a singu- more common 20-pound variety, kins solely for your Halloween Union in sweeping numbers, less-short-and-silky numbers, I fail to flatter, a point demon- lar standout within the crowd are a popular fall food as well. carving pleasures, the history and with a clattering of heels and the did manage to find strated by a when the light-cerulean-col- Pumpkin meat is used for soups variety of their uses indicates the flash of sequins not uncommon a few risk-takers grayscale number ored silk that lined the back of and pie, and as a typical squash in importance of this brightly-colored for the evening's festivities. who reminded me I did manage perfectly paired his vest caught my eye. I spot- other dishes. The bright orange vegetable worldwide. This year 's 1940s-themed Fall that glamour is with satin ted it from some distance and Formal was much anticipated almost always in to find a few aubergine pumps was happy to find that the front for fashion enthusiasts like me, the details. risk-takers who that I admired of his ensemble was as charm- and I had looked forward to Sequins appear from afar. And ing and well put-together as the reliving the era of style icons to be the most reminded me throwing on an back. His pale blue four-button like Veronica Lake and Lauren common form of that glamour is outrageous-but- vest and matching pants were Bacall. Imagine my surprise bedazzlement, fun hair accesso- tailored to perfection, and when I realized that it wasn't a lining the bodices almost always ry is the easiest while the unusual choice of woman who stole the evening, and trailing the in the details. way to flirt with color evoked the retro feeling but a gentleman, whose daring skirts of many a a bygone era of the heyday of doo-wop, the choice struck the chord that , in smiling ingenue. without commit- fit remained a classic, modern my mind, made him the belle of Occupying the ting an entire cut. Rolled-up sleeves and a the ball. border^etween dressed-to-the- outfit to it. simple dotted navy tie finished The women relied mostly on nines and dressed-like-the- Overall, one of the most pol- off the dapper look , and proved tried-and-true favorites. 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The camera work, the rendering of the Wild Things, down at him loving ly is framed awkwardly but is so intimate the set and artistic design are all stunning and complement and heart rending because of its closeness. The use of the film 's storytelling. Although I think this film is beautiful extreme close ups in that specific scene heighten the emo- visually and I am a fan of all the technical decisions, I found tion. In a lighter scene, as in the dirt clod fight (which, as a it terribly boring. Perhaps this is expected when adapting a plot point , I hated), the constant cuts between shots and the book that is all of 10 sentences long. Running around fre- intentionally shaky camera work lent a frenzied sense to the netically can only be so fight, reminiscent of a little Day and time show airs? Favorite album? interesting and gets hack- boy 's playtime. The Wild neyed if that is all the film Things themselves were not Fridays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Without question, "Sgt. relies on to advance the plot; rendered digitally. Rather, Pepper 's Lonely Hearts Club it mars this otherwise imagi- the actors actuall y had to Name of show? Band." It's thirty-nine min- native rendering. perform while wearing utes of pure musical perfec- Jonze 's adaptation pre- these costumes. Their faces Aural Fixation tion. sents us with a Max (Max and expressions , though , Records) who is an angry, were digitally rendered. What music do you play? Least favorite album? lonely little boy. His sister is CGI would probabl y have I've been doing a radio growing up and does not been more realistic (as real- I've listened to a lot of pretty want to play with him any istic as you can make fanta- show every semester I've horrible albums in my life. been at Colby. There's no more, his mom is busy work- sy) but given that this is a The worst one I've ever actu- ing and looking for romance, child's mind we are in , the discernable format to it. I ally paid money for is proba- always make sure that more and his father is not present rougher the better. Finall y, bly "Drastic Fantastic" by in his life, although Max that the land of the Wild than half of what I play is KT Tunstall. It was just a new music that 's come into desperately wants him to be. Things is barren and intim- massive disappointment, Max's only refuge is his idating also adds to the the studio, which is especially since her first RADCOUECTOR COM WMHB policy. Beyond imagination, but even here Max and one of the Wild Things in Jonze s' visually stunning f ilm. film 's rather melancholy album was quite good. I've things cannot be solved; atmosphere. There is a that, I try to throw in certainly heard worse obscure stuff from the '80s reality finds a way of spoil- desert, there are rocks and albums, but I usually try to ing it. When Max throws a sticks, there is a rocky and '90s, indie rock from forget them. my own collection and the temper tantrum (because Mom does not pay attention to coast, there is a forest that would make Jung drool , there is him), he runs away from home and finds the land of the Wild destruction here. occasional classic. It 's Music you listen to instead Things. Here he finds similar problems, as the Wild Things Despite my major reservation, I would recommend this film, very eclectic, but then of doing work? again, so are my musical are unhappy for similar reasons, standing in as manifesta- as it truly beautiful to watch and beautifully conceived. It is tastes. There's a fantastic British tions of Max 's problems. Max crowns himself King and especially compelling in its treatment of childhood pain and girl group, called the Pipettes thinks he can make everyone happy. Though he fail,s he isolation because it does not gloss over these with an unequiv- Best music to listen to who are a throwback to *60s- comes back home having critically examined these same ocally happy ending. Although the promise of happiness does before heading out on the style pop, but with modern problems, understanding his mother and sister's positions not exist, at least the promise of unconditional love remains. weekend? subject matter. Their songs ii , - *"- " " __ aStE L—a ! ZML are insanely catchy andusu^ Something by the Long ally make me forget rhe fact Blondes, the Teddybears or that I'm procrastinating. V Locksley. Or the Beach Boys, but really, when is Best album after a break V) Glee album inspired by TV show is purejoy listening to the Beach Boys up? NOT the best thing to do? 3 By Jennifer Cox, A&E Editor I' m convinced that at least a If you were going into third of all great music battle, what album would results from ruined relation- £ you want to play? ships, which luckily gives Anyone who thought a musical television show wouldn 't the Glee diva Rachel, sings ferociously on tracks like you a lot of choice when work perhaps overlooked the musical phenomena that have "Taking Chances" and "Take a Bow." Her voice is pure and "Circus" by Britney you're feeling bitter and spit- grabbed the country in the past decade. Shows like American powerful , emotive and fresh. Spears. HAH! Kidding. ed. Three of my favorites Idol, Dancing with the Stars and America s Got Talent have She is supported by her extremely talented co-stars , It 'd have to be something are "Blood and Chocolate" been keeping people glued to their screens and their phones, Cory Monteith as football player Finn and Amber Riley as angry and propulsive. by Elvis Costello, punching in texts to vote for their favorite contestant. Let 's the sassy Mercedes, who lend their wide ranges to "No Air" Maybe "The Lonely "Tallahassee" by the not forget the sweeping High School Musical craze, and the and "Hate on Me." Position of Neutral" by Mountain Goats, and, for an flux of musical movies such as Rent, The Producers, Across Where the soundtrack falls a little flat is on the rap songs like Trust Company or "The album released more recent- the Universe and Sweeney Todd. It only seems natural, then, "Bust a Move" and "Gold Digger," both performed by Matthew Black Album" by Jay-Z. ly, "Love is Dead" by Kerli that a show like Glee should emerge: a fictitious Morrison as the teacher in charge of the club. While on the "Blue Monday" by Orgy (which is a pretty awesome drama/comedy focusing on members of a student performing show, the numbers are fun and humorous, they may not translate has always been a favorite album all around). group, complete with chore- as well onto the album sim- pump-up song of mine. ographed musical numbers ply because it doesn't do If you created your own in every episode. much more than the original Best music for a road album, what would you call One hook of the show is songs. The kids as the back- trip? it? the music itself, all per- ground singers also add a juvenile sound to the tracks, A road trip necessitates the formed by the cast of Glee "The Marshall Mathers LP." but perhaps the catchy l yrics making of a lengthy and all cover songs (so far). Oh, wait...apparently that's the kids and rhythm are enough to p lay list that mixes fast In the first episode, already taken. It would defi- save them. Another album songs, singable songs and performed a cover of nitely be something that had highlight is Broadway 's classic rock. Any playlist, Journey 's "Don 't Stop no relation to the content of * Kristin Chenoweth , who per- though , has to include Believin ." the album. "Ravioli and forms two numbers with the "Paradise by the Dashboard Be anywhere in public Horses," maybe. Titles like when this song comes on the same gusto she brought to Light" by Meatloaf, most that always amuse me. 'll see the room "Wicked." of Dylan 's "Highway 61 air and you light up as people start to What is so great about Revisited," and "Don 't If you re not In the mood ' sing. It 's a crowd pleaser, Glee is that the actors are Stop Believin '" by Journey. for music, what's the next and it worked, as it topped first and foremost perform- best thing? Song you're singing in the the iTunes chart as a single ers. After the music has found such success, a tour shower? Probably a lovely game of and nabbed some serious is imminent. croquet. Or a movie. viewers. Glee is one of the ing the Fox net- FANPOPCOM There is a level of credi- i try not to sing in the shows keep The cast of Glee brings their act from the show and onto your iPod. shower, because if I do, it Pre-1990s singer/group you work on top, and the music bility broug ht to the show usually results in my cloth- would bring back? is doing superbly in its own because of the degree of ing being stolen by my right. In fact , many people talent they have recruited , roommates as they accuse Either 1970s-era David who aren 't amused by the show's campy humor still find the and it is fun to watch people so good at their trade per- me of making their ears Bowie, Queen, or the Pet music endearing. Perhaps American Idol and rap singles forming week after week. bleed. For some reason, Shop Boys. (The Beatles are with backgrounds of familiar old songs have conditioned us Their voices are impressive anil rich, and the covers on though, "Zoot Suit Riot" too obvious a choice, and the to love cover music, but it 's also true that the Glee crew the soundtrack are creative and worth listening to outside by the Cherry Poppin * Rolling Stones are still tech- does an incredible job with the songs, new and old, theatri- of the context of the show. They make sure to honor the Daddies has always been a nically around.) cal and mainstream. integrity of the original work, but add their own voices and favorite of mine to mangle. The songs from the first half of season one of the show are energy to the mix. What 's next for G/ee? Rumors have been What is your DJ style? on the upcoming album, Glee: The Music, Volume I , which flying that Madonna has g iven the show full rights to her Best album for a rainy day? will be released on November 3, 2009. Along with the clas- music , so a Madonna-centric episode is in the works. I'm not sure I'm good sic "Don 't Stop Believin * ," there are other American classics Furthermore , songwriters have been throwing them- If it's a lazy rainy day, enough to qualify as having like "Sweet Caroline" and "You Keep Me Hang in ' On." The selves at the producers , trying to get their original pieces "Heart-Shaped World" by a "style." If I'm having fun songs accomplish what American Idol tries to do and some- featured in the show. Even if covers aren 't the focus of the Chris Isaak. If it 's a and there's good music times succeeds with, taking older songs and modernizing show forever, this first edition is a joyful music album that depressing rainy day, going out on the radio , them, or recent songs and twisting them. Lea.Michele , a celebrates the show, the performers and music as a unify- "Disintegration" by the what more of a style do former Broadway actress who lends her talent to the part of ing and rewarding experience. Cure. you need? TTtrr-THTTi i i———— .^—n—J Ranked third in the division, Colby rugby earns home f ieldadvantage

From RUGBY , Rage 16 enormous ever since the weeks Colby rugby teams, women in- would need to. The proposal has college. Rugby was recently added dards of morality, athletic and even before returning to campus," cluded, a preseason and a rugby- been submitted to the Director of to the Olympics, and the Rugby academic excellence, or wants Nate Bangura '10 said. "We are specific trainer. The rugby club Athletics, Marcella Zalot, and is League is expected to go pro in the chance to wear Mule colors son, missing a practice means that only as strong as our foundation and has the support of trainer Timo- under consideration. the United States in March. More- and triumph over some of the person will not start in the next the real power does not lie in our thy Weston and Dr. Berkner. The The vast majority of the team over, rugby can be someone's fa- rival New England Small College game. "Most of the team is very build or our solid frames. No, the team, though rugby is arguably never played rugby beforecoming vorite thing about Colby, and Athletic Conference [NESCAC] good about it, and they show up real power is subterranean. It rum- gives athletes an outlet to continue schools," Bangura said. promptly, give us two hard hours of bles from deep within the core of what they love beyond Mayflower The Mules will host their practice, and work their butts off," the team."The energy of the Mules Hill. "I have played on summer first playoff game this weekend Co-Captain Sam Brakeley said. has absolutely materialized, as they men's teams, including the Boston against New Haven Rugby This year, the team has rein- won their first three games, are 13s, and when I studied abroad in Club or University of Hartford, vented itself to mm Colby rugby ranked third in their division and London," Serina said. if this past weekend changed into something it is proud of. This are heading into the playoffs. This "We demand a lot from the current standings listed. Finish- has obviously been a success for squad has come together to rebuild team, but we recognize this is a ing third in the Division HI the Mules; the team did not win a and redefine Colby rugby. club sport and put emphasis on Northern Conference places single game last season and is now Rugby is a physically de- having a good time as well," them in the top seed in the di- one of the strongest teams in the di- manding sport, and every time the Brakeley said. In addition to an vision playoffs, and with last vision. "Losing last season had a players step onto the field they are athletic team, the squad is a close- weekend's victory, they earned lot to do with our attitude of apa- faced with a punishing brutality. knit group of guys who often eat home field advantage. The thy and lack of commitment as a They sacrifice their bodies in suit meals together and host social rugby teams hope for support club. This year, it is like we have of winning each game, and with COURTESY OF NATE BANGURA events for both the men and down at the Rugby field on Earlier this year Colby beat the top ranked team in the division. been playing for a different team the vision of a playoff champi- , women rugby teams. They also Saturday. "In freezing cold rain, and I think it has a lot to do with the onship never knocked from their enjoy singing rugby songs such as through mud and blood, noth- strong senior leadership. [The minds, no matter how hard they the most brutal sport played on to Colby, including Serina and "Jesus Can't Play Rugby." ing rekindles the flame of de- team shows] a new focus on show- are hit. Serina believes that dedi- campus, does not have direct ac- Brakeley. Only three current mem- If you want to play rugby, sire in a rugby player like the ing up for practice, supporting cation and time spent on teaching cess to the athletic trainers. They bers played prior to attending they would love to teach you feeling he has when he looks teammates and acting as a club in everyone how to play the game have to go through the health Colby. Many of the men on the how. The team is looking for to his sideline and sees fans general," Serina said. The Colby will help prevent injury. Dedi- center before they can see the team played competitive sports in "anyone who shares this love of standing in puddles with um- squad has 15 seniors this year. cated to safety, CRFC has submit- trainers through a referral, just high school, and they wanted to the sport, is interested in joining brellas and cameras cheering us "The energy of the club has been ted a proposal that would give the like any student on campus continue a competitive sport in a club which promotes high stan- on," Bangura said.

I PLAYING THE FIELD Aka "The Splended Splinter" Payton), "The Human Highlight nothing about the player: Jeff Film" (Dominique Wilkins), "Brown Paper" Bagwell. David "The Sultan of Swat" (Babe "Supreme Court" Justice. As far as Ruth), these are what nicknames I can tell, Jeff Bagwell had nothing should be. You hear the name to do with the bag I used to bring and instantly envision the way my lunch to elementary school, the player played the game. and David Justice is in no way as- Now, what do we have? The sociated with thejudicial branch of generic blank-Rod formula? A the United States government. 1 was watching football this list of baseball players by nick- Bermanisms do NOT make good weekend and noticed that nobody name will give you A-Rod, E-Rod, nicknames; they do nothing except ever refers to Buccaneers' running H-Rod, 1-Rod and K-Rod. There is annoy people. back Carnell Williams by his real no insight into what type of player Are we just lazy as a society? name. Even the commentators al- an athlete is when you form a nick- After all, it must have taken some ways call him Cadillac. I was try- name by simply taking their first real thought and creativity to come ing to think of other modern initial and adding the first syllable up with nicknames like "The athletes who are referred to exclu- of their last name to it. Why does Yakee Clipper" or "Joltin * Joe" sively by a nickname not derived everyone do this with Rodriguez (Joe DiMaggio), or "The Iron from their actual name. I failed in anyway? Horse" (Lou Gehrig). Meanwhile,

RLE PHOTO ! this effort. I couldn't think of any- Oh, but the generic nicknames a second grader could probably After beating Hamilton, the Mules prepare to recapture the CBB title by taking down Bates College. body else. It really got me thinking, go far beyond the blank-Rod type; think of a modern nickname like what ever happened to creative many of our generation'atgreatest D-Wade or T-Mac. Is tfiis just a nicknames for athletes? athletes are known simply by their sign of an American desire to keep An athlete's nickname used to initials. Kevin Garnett is K.G. everything fast and simple? Does Football wins in shutout LaDainian Tomlinson is L.T. Allen it stem from the same reason we really tell you something about Mestieri said. "Particularly against head into hotly contested Colby, them. Maybe simply about the way Iverson is A.I. Just imagine if this love fast food as a nation; we want From Page 16 FOOTBALL, an eight man front designed to Bates, Bowdoin (CBB) play be- they played the game. A player like trend expanded out of sports and everything quick and simple, with stop the run. Balance is important ginning with this Saturday's Pete Rose truly earned the nick- into the real world. I could start no concern for the quality? ceiver Matt Hellinger ' 11 so that a team doesn't become one game against Bates College. Ul- name "Charlie Hustle" by going publishing all of my articles under It is a trend that really bothers (2 catches, 38 yards) with a 25- dimensional." timately, the CBB revamps the balls to the wall on every play en the moniker T.H. Special envoy to me. Superstar athletes are some of yard touchdown strike, and with The Mules seem anything but fans and makes for a season route to setting the record for the the Middle EasrG.M. would have the best-known people in the 5:46 to play in the third quarter one-dimensional right now. In within a season. most hits in a Major League Base- just visited Colby. President B.O. United States. Many have extrava- Kmetz slung another pass out to fact, Colby seems to be hitting its "To have such a historic series ball career. Maybe it came from a would have recently won the gant personalities to match their Patrick Bums '11 (5 catches, 119 stride over the last three games in at the conclusion of the schedule childhood story, like baseball Nobel Peace Prize. The fact is, this extraordinary amounts of talent. yards) who kept running for a which it is 2-1 with a win against is fitting," Mestieri said. The player "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, would be considered extremely We need to give them nicknames 64-yard scoring play. In regards Wesleyan University and a close CBB is high on the list of goals who played games without shoes stupid outside of sports. We should that match those characteristics. to the backfield, Conor Tidgwell loss to Amherst College. for all three schools as it is one growing up because of a recurring consider it extremely stupid within Sports fans, sportscasters and '10 rushed 16 times for 53 yards "Our confidence as a football of the few tangible measures of blister. Many nicknames are sim- sports as well. sportswriters alike, it is time to re- and Kmetz added 36 more yards team has grown in the past success." ply self-explanatory. Wayne Gret- Or, of course, we have the verse this trend of lame nicknames. of his OWQ on nine carries. three weeks, and we are playing Colby will look to continue zky was "The Great One" simply generic Chris Berman style of Because I guarantee you, ten times "We have always preached bal- free and easy, not afraid to its hot streak this weekend at because he was so much better nicknames, taking a player's out often, The Splendid Splinter, ance between the run and pass, lose," Mestieri said. This un- home against a winless Bates than any other hockey player. name, or part of their name, and Joltin' Joe and Charlie Hustle will and it was good to see the run flappable mentality should work (0-5) team. Ever. "The Splendid Splinter" (Ted using it to create some sort of stu- kick the crap out of T-Mac, A-Rod game come around a little bit," to the Mules advantage as they Williams), "Sweetness" (Walter pid pun that, once again, tells us and K.G. Two wins f orMules Colby athletics home game schedule Women's soccer secures NESCAC playoff spot

efforts. The Colby keeper made From W. SOCCER , Page 14 11 saves en route to her seventh shutout of the year. With the The Mules looked to continue shutout victory, the Mules are their momentum in their clash now just one shutout away from with the Camels of Connecticut tying the team record for College. The first half saw the shutouts in a season (eight). Mules with several near misses, The victory clinched a as Connecticut struggled to cope NESCAC playoff berth for the with the slick turf on the field. Mules, who will finish at least Colby(l-6-l)vs. Bales College(0-7-1). Friday. Oct. 30, 3 p.m. Colby (1-7) vs. Bates College (0-8). Friday, Oct. 30, 4p.m.. Though there were no goals eighth in the league tables. The scored, the tempo for the match team still has a lot on the line for was set with scrappy, physical its game against Bates this Fri- play that continued in the second day. A win by Colby could move half. the Mules up as high as sixth Colby finally broke the dead- place, should Bowdoin and Wes- lock in the 69th minute, as Pis- leyan both lose their final games. tel's comer kick found the head With no midweek games sched- of Katie Palano '12, who redi- uled, the Mules will have the full rected the ball into the net to week to prepare for Bates, who give the Mules a 1-0 advantage. dropped a 1-0 decision to Mid- The women doubled their lead dlebury on Saturday to fall out just over three minutes later, as of playoff contention. This final Palano cashed in with her second regular season game for the sen- goal of the day off of a free kick iors will take place on Friday, from Del Guercio. The Colby with kickoff slated for 3:00 p.m. defense made the lead hold up, in Lewiston. rjiCK ioniCE/iMt CULHY ECHO COURTE5. O. NATE UANUUH* Colby (2-3) vs. Bates College (0-4). Saturday, Oct. 31, I p.m. Colby (4-2) hosts playoff game. Sunday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m. buoyed once again by Pisani's I SIBORSPACE I DEVASTATOR OF THE WEEK I A day in the life of an NBA star me my favorite breakfast: 4 p.m.: Drive my Bent ley to the little respect. I put my head- sausage encased in bacon and arena. Watch Scarface on my ceil- phones on. covered with cheese. After ing mounted television on the way 7 p.m.: Tip-off. I take my signing my six-year, $120 mil- there. Put on the baggiest shorts customary shot from half court lion contract in the offseason, and highest socks I can find. Head to start the game. The next two health is no longer a priority into the weight room, taking spe- hours are a combination of ig- for me. I wash my breakfast cial care to talk to only the team- noring my coach's instructions down with a delicious Myoplex mates who pass me the ball. while he pretends he does not shake. Now I'm done. ' Successfully manage to walk want to rip my head off and 12 p.m.: I skip team around for over an hour without ogling the cheerleaders during Three years ago I was watch- shootaround. I am in year seven of lifting a single weight. timeouts. In the third quarter 1 ing a Celtics pregame show, and my NBA Live dynasty on XBOX, 5:30 p.m.: Go to the trainer's make plans to go to a club with the program presented a feature and I am much and pretend to the other team's European center , piece on Rajon Rondo's favorite more concerned fake an injury while I shoot free throws. things to do outside of basket- with practicing so I don't have 10:30 PM: Having showered ball. It turns out, he loves to go that than real Now would be to play. Appar- and cursed out the media asking roller skating. Yes, roller skating. basketball. I as good a time ently, being me questions after the game, I hop What is the point of this factoid, also think that hung over does- into my car and head straight to a you may ask? Well, this story got my teammates as any to n't count as an nightclub. I don't care that we have me thinking about what I would suck, and have a indulge my excuse any another game tomorrow, since I do if I were an NBA player. framed copy of more. Coach was going to pack it in and not try Since basketball season has now the Allen Iver- fantasy of being tries to talk to anyway. started, I figured now would be son quote which a star point me about the 2 a.m.: Definitely have to take a as good a time as any to indulge reads "How in game plan. I re- cab home. my fantasy of being a star point the hell can I guard in the spond with a 2:30 a.m.: Back at my estate, guard in the NBA. Here is how a make my team- NBA. Here is disparaging re- I open up the refrigerator and typical day would go: mates better by mark about his take out a steak. In an attempt Peter Scheve 10 9 a.rn.: Wake up. Still pretty practicing?" how a typical wife's resem- to grill it, I accidentally cook ' groggy from a night out partying, 2 PM: I head day would go:... blance to the my hand and then compound SPORT: turn on SportsCenter to watch over to the Nike Swamp Thing. the error by slicing it with a 2 highlights of me shredding the corporate build- He is not steak knife. I super glue the Sacks A alnst Hami,to 1 Knicks for 27 points and 12 as- ing to demand my own shoe. Of pleased. skin together and ignore the HOMETOWN: S ' sists. The only problem is 1 took course, they aren't too keen on a 6:30 p.m.: Everyone is quietly significant blood loss. Baltimore, Maryland 34 shots, and went 2-13 from shoe that replaces the swoosh with reading the scouting report in the 2:45 a.m.: Check on the betting three-pointers. Because I only a middle finger, but I don't care. I locker room before the game. I pool from my underground cock- WHY: Scheve won the NESCAC Defensive Player of care about my stats, I don't mind. am the franchise, after all. I make am sitting in my massage chair fighting ring. the Week award for his efforts last Saturday against Hit the snooze button seven-eight a stink about their corporate watching old Cribs and Pimp My 3 a.m.: Fall asleep face down on Hamilton College. InColby'sfirstroad shutoutsince times. greed; they respond by telling me Ride episodes on my handheld my living room floor satisfied 2002 Scheve, a defensive tackle, controlled the line of 10:03 a.m.: I finally get out of to look in the mirror. I do, and I DVD player. Coach comes in to with a "day in the life." bed. My trophy wife has made look good. talk, so 1 decide to show him a scrimmage recordingfive tackles, two sacksand one tumble recovery. His sack and saftey of the Hamilton HELD HOCKEY quarterback late in the fourth quarter effectively sealed the win for the Mules. Colby women outshoot UNE 20-4 Crunching the numbers -14 rushing yards: allowed by a stifling Colby foot- By SARAH KIRKER land at the Bill Alfond Field for a that Colby was far from over- the game, and it went to UNE. STAFF WRrTEFt non-conference match-up on matched, and that it was even the The UNE defense has been rock ball defense that shut out Hamilton College 16-0 Tuesday, October 20. It was clear better team. In the shots on goal solid, giving up just 12 goals in last Saturday. It was a frustrating week for that goals would be hard to come category, Colby led UNE 20 to 4 its last 12 games. This game 2 selections: from the Colby volleyball team to the all- the Colby field hockey team as it by in this match-up as UNE came and forced UNE goalie to make proved to be no different as the tournament team at the Hall of Fame Tournament at lost twice, dropping the Mules into the game riding a six game six saves on goal as opposed to UNE defense was able to fend off Mount Holyoke College last Sunday. Heather Arvidson SATURDAY. OCT.24 winning streak on the back of Liz Fontaine's '11 one. Colby the relentless Colby attack for the '11 and Caitlin BurchiH '12 were awarded the honors. aaua—^—M U outstanding defensive play. The also came out ahead in penalty entire game. 7 shutouts: for goalie Loni Plfani '11 and the women's min imum —in game epitomized the Colby sea- comers, leading 11 -2. However, On Saturday, October 24, soccer team; one shutout away of tying a team record. record to 5-8 overall. The first son of playing very well, but fell the stats were not enough to earn Colby travelled to Connecticut 20 points: for Heather Quadir '11 a star forward on loss came in a 1-0 nail-biter short of the win. Colby the win as a fourth minute College for its second game of the the Colby field hockey team. She is now ranked fifth against University of New Eng- One look at the statistics shows goal proved to be the only goal of week. In this New England Small overall in individual NESCAC scoring with a total of College Athletic Conference six goals and four assists. (NESCAC) matchup, Colby fought valiantly only to fall to a 3- STANDINGS TEAM LEADERS 1 loss which leaves the team with i a 1-7 record in conference play for the season. The Camels went ahead 2-0 in the first half and with 17 minutes left , Heather Quadir '11, who had missed time earlier in the game due to injury, reen- tered the action and immediately impacted the game, cutting Con- necticut's lead to 2-1. Quadir scored off a pass from Captain Ki Meghan Saccone '10. Quadir has been a driving force of the Colby team this season. However, just 2 minutes after Quadir found the back of the net, the Camels scored again to take a 3-1 lead. Although wins have proved JHHIHH hard to come by in the very com- petitive NESCAC league, Colby may still be in playoff contention, even with its less than stellar 1-7 conference record. With one 9L\m NESCAC game left, against Bates, Colby stands to make the FOR YOUR COMMUNITY postseason with a win over the Bobcats and a Connecticut win AND YOUR WORLD over Wesleyan University. Even if Colby fails to make the playoff there have been several Open house for prospective JD and master's students bright spots for the team. Quadir is an offensive force, leading the November 14 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM team with eight goals and four as- Saturday, sists for a total of 20 points. Great RSVP at 802-831-1239 play from Saccone and Fontaine has also been a trend throughout the season. Their leadership on defense has helped to improve the defensive side of the Colby game, • Environmenta l law, policy, and public service and while the offense has been hampered by injuries, they have • International and experiential options continued to play well. Next sea- • Full-time and flexible scheduling son with many of the key players, including Quadir, Mery l Poulin • Scholarships and financial aid '11, and Fontaine, entering their senior year, the Mules will have • Meet faculty, students, and alumni both skill and experience on their side. However, with one game left to play in this season the team is staying focused on the present set its sights on scraping out one more NESCAC win that would give them a position in postseason play. Field hockey has Schedulefor this good stats but weekend's home cannot find win games vs. Bates

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FOOTBALL I W. SOCCER Shutout Women Hamilton win in OT DOUG SIBOR STAFF WRITER WILLIAM HARRINGTON ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR In a truly epic week for the Colby women's soccer team won Saturday, October 24, the Colby two games and secured its second College football team accom- consecutive New England Small plished something it could not do SATURDAY. OCT. 24 for seven years. ama——^— u The Mules utterly dominated msaaismsmmmma COURTESY (Jf NATE BANGURA Hamilton College (1-4) to deliver This year a new sense of dedication on the men s' rugby team has been fostered by the veteran leadership of f ifteen seniors. College Athletic Conference Colby's first road shutout victory (NESCAC) tournament berth. since a 9-0 win against Tufts Uni- The women took down Husson SATURDAY, OCT.24 University in an overtime thriller anis ^—— m Men's rugby to host playoff game on Wednesday, then stomped UEnmOBOB^H^BM H Connecticut College in New Lon- versity in 2002. The Continentals By LAURA UTTMAN move a ball forward on a dirt field, Ken Cambell '12 and Niko part of my life at Colby. don on Saturday. were overwhelmed by a swarming SPORTS EDITOR but the task can be accomplished Lehman '10. The freezing rain The rugby squad has two | The Mules played a very , Colby defense that left Steuben withan unshackledjoyandits mem- pelted down on the players as the coaches, Tony Fletcher and Bob strong Husson team on Wednes- Field with a 16-0 victory and now If you do not know about the ories will be a permanent delight. two teams bombarded each other, "Doc" Laurence. Fletcher has day, battling back and forth in a a 2-3 record for the Mules in the Colby rugby team, you should The women and and the field coached the Colby rugby team for hotly contested affair. Though the New England Small College Ath- get to know about them. The men who play on turned into a 11 years. Lawrence could be con- shot margin was about even, letic Conference (NESCAC). In SATURDAY. OCT.24 thatrugby field are The real power muddy pit. The sidered a legend in New England Colby saw the bulk of the offen- the one-sided affair, the Mules al- xsismmtmmmmmai more alive than new field looked rugby. Every year, the "Robert sive opportunities with a 10-1 ad- lowed Hamilton just 87 yards of UBjSSm^H^i^MUtoo many of us will does not lie in like the old Laurence" award is given out by vantage on comer kicks. Both total offense, intercepted three Mules have a winning record of ever be." (The au- our build or Colby rugby the New England Rugby Football goalkeepers were forced into ac- passes and forced three fumbles. 4-2 and are ranked third in their thor of th is quote is pitch, which was Union (NERFU) to a college ad- tion, with Loni Pisani ' 11 making Unfortunately for Hamilton, it is conference. Moreover, earlier this debatable, but our solid nicknamed 4iThe ministrator for their support of eight saves to earn her sixth possible the most impressive sta- season, the men beat the top often cited to Vic- frame...it Swamp." More- rugby in New England. shutout of the season. tistic of the day was that Colby ranked team, University of tor Cahn.) The over, the descrip- Colby rugby is a club sport; After neither team could find held the Continentals to -14 net Maine, Farmington. On Saturday, Mules are no less rumbles from tion "unshackled however, the team takes them- the back of the net in regulation, yards rushing; the top Hamilton October 31, Colby will host a inspired by, and deep within joy" flawlessly selves very seriously. "We con- the game went into overtime. The rusher had four yards on four car- playoff game, and the outlook is dedicated to, the embodies the stantly work to improve ourselves Mules made their lone shot of the ries. good for the Mules. sportofrugbythan the core of the look on each of mentally and physically, and set a overtime duel count, as sharp- "Defensively we dominated in TheColbyRugbyFootballClub this quote implies. team. the players' faces positive example in the Colby shooting Kate Pistel ' 13 calmly every way, our entire defensive (CRFC) webpage features a quote The "muddied, when the game community," Bangura said. The and deftly tucked a breakaway unit was suffocating," Head Coach that is recognized by many rugby cracked bodies" came to an end. team practices three times a week. past the hapless Eagle goalkeeper. Ed Mestieri said. football players as the meaning of perfectly de- Nate Bangura '10 "I picked up Two practices are coach-led prac- Defender Su-Lin Del Guercio * 11 Hamilton could not muster any the game. The quote reads, scribes the team Co-captaln rugby because I tices, and one is a captains' prac- assisted on the goal, supplying the solid offensive drives primarily be- "In our country, true teams rarely last Saturday, Oc- wanted to stay in tice. The practices are understood critical through-ball from her spot cause the Mules would not let an exist...these rugby players, with tober 24, in their shape and I liked by the team members to be manda- at center back and earning her first opposing player with thoughts of their muddied, cracked bodies, are 27-5 victory over St. Anselm Col- the idea of getting to hit some peo- tory, and unless there is a good rea- point of the year. forward progress escape from the strugglingtoholdontoasenseofhu- lege. Tries were scored by Collin ple," Co-captain Peter Serina '10 backfield. The Mules had nine manity...The game may only be to Anson '11, Camden Femald '13, said. "It has since become the best See RUGBY, Page 14 See W SOCCER Page 14 tackles for a loss (TFL) in the game. Defensive tackle Casey Sullivan '10 and Nick Tucker 10 each had 1.5 TFL. Colby logged intercep- Lastchance for men's soccer against Bates tions from defensive backs Chris Copeland '10 and Sam Nuber '12 By SARAH TRANKLE The Colby defense bunkered Nowak filled an important role behind Colby's defense; the from this game stemmed from as well as from inside linebacker STAFF WRITER down during the game to hold for the Mules against Con- through-ball pass was caught by the Mules' failure to capitalize on 1 .aniont Henry * 10. Nearing the end of the 2009 the Camels back, Connecticut's necticut as he succinctly redi- Connecticut player Oscar Brown an opportunity to secure a playoff Senior defensive tackle Peter season, the Colby men's soccer deluge of attacks proved too rected much of the Camels' and powerfully struck into the berth when losing this game. Due Scheve was awarded the NESCAC team traveled to Connecticut much for the Mules. Senior constant offensive drives. Fur- goal at the near post for the win- to the loss against Connecticut, Defensive Player of the Week College on Saturday, October goalkeeper Dan Marden suc- thermore, the remaining first-year ning score of the game. Colby is forced into a need-to-win award for his effort on the d-line. 24, with the aim of securing an- cessfully racked up a total of players have also risen to the Unable to recover after an early situation in its last game of the Scheve had perhaps his best colle- SATURDAY, OCT.24 12 saves while in goal. One of challenge this season for the blow, Colby was shut out on offense season against Bates College. For giate performance as a Mule with JSliM^—— M the most consistent players for Mules. "All four of our fresh- by the Camels. Although working the fourth year in a row, this final five tackles, two sacks and one mssammommmmuthe Mules, Marden keeps the men this year have done an for a few good openings throughout game against Bates will decide fumble recovery. On back-to-back other elusive league victory men in contention during every awesome job stepping up and the game, including a few danger- the playoff fate for both teams. offensive possessions for Hamilton against the Camels. Eager to put game. In a particularly danger- taking on a lot of responsibil- ous scoring opportunities within Needing to win or tie in order to at the end of the fourth quarter, forth their best efforts as the ous challenge from the Camels, ity on the field, and have been the last 15 minutes of play, the make the post-season, the Mules Scheve was involved in two impor- playoffs draw closer, the Colby Connecticut player Trevor a big part of our success," Mules were unable to score. Over- surely face the most important tant plays. With 7:33 left to play, he Mules once again played a Prophet pushed a through-ball Captain Doug Sibor '10 said. all, with 20 shots, the Camels eas- game of their season next week recovered a forced fumble on sound 90-minute game, only to into the Colby box, releasing a Unfortunately, the bold force ily out shot Colby who tallied a total at home. Absolutely confident in Hamilton's 6-yard line. Subse- come up slightly short of a vic- shot from a mere 15 yards out. of Colby's defense was not of eight shots. Connecticut's goal- his team's abilities, Sibor is sure quently, after a Colby turnover-on- tory. Losing with a score of 1-0, Miraculously, Marden managed enough to fully dampen the keeper Alex Martland recorded his of the result against Bates. downs, Scheve effectively sealed the men absorbed another tough to grab a piece of the ball and Camels' spirits. In only the 11th fifth shutout of the season in the "We'll spend this week making the shutout for the Mules when he loss, pushing their record to 1-6- deflect it off of the line, knock- minute of regulation play, Con- game against the Mules, showing sure we're ready for a good re- sacked Hamilton quarterback Dan 1 in the New England Small ing the ball out of bounds. necticut player Brian Morgan the difficulty of facing the defen- sult on Friday and then move on Peters in the end zone with 5:18 to College Athletic Conference In addition to Marden 's fine skillfully placed a ball down the sively strong Camels. to our first tournament game on play. (NESCAC) and to 4-7-2 overall. play, first-year player Nick right side of the field, knocked Much of the men's frustration Sunday," he said. "Anytime you shut someone out, it is special," Mestieri said. "It VOLLEYBALL VICTORY becomes a tremendous source of pride for the defensive unit." The CODE BLUE pride Mestieri notes is duly war- ranted, as Colby has now only al- THIS WEEK'S FEATURED GAMES lowed a total of 93 rushing yards over its last three games. The Mules now rank third in run de- MEN'S SOCCER: FRIDAY AT 3:OO PM fense and second in total defense FRIDAY AT 4:OO AM within the NESCAC. HELD HOCKEY: While the Colby defense stole FOOTBALL: SATURDAY AT HOO PM the spotlight, another solid offen- sive performance should not be VS. BATES overlooked. The Mules put to- gether 333 yards of total offense to Hamilton's 87. Sophomore quarterback Nick Kmetz had an- other solid afternoon with 200 yards passing along with two long touchdown passes. Colby's QB has averaged over 200 yards pass- ing in his last three games. In the second quarter Kmetz hit wide re- ' — NICKKHMCEVTHE HJLiV ECHO' Volleyball had a dominating on-courtperformance on October 27. At Harold Alfond See FOOTBALL Page 14 Gymnasium the Mules took down the University of Southern Maine by the f inal score of 3-0.