THE CHAMPLAIN Cu r r e n t Champlain College • Burlington, Vermont Vol. 9, No. 63 • November 2011

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Marguerite Dibble, Mike Hopke, Matt Brand, and Zach Bohn work on their Senior team project. PHOTO BY LIZ CRAWFORD Senior Team Update – Game Development: The Pressure’s On Batman: Arkham City

7 By Nicole Thayer drive of the designers, the ingenu- our teachers, and make the case all the final games are presented which the teachers decide if our Current Staff Writer ity and raw skill of the artists, that our project above all the to a new panel of judges comprised concept is both manageable and Senior Year is well underway for the determination and mind- others deserves to be finished. If of the hiring departments of the creative enough to be made under many college students, and none bendingly complicated work of they don’t persuade them, then many game studios with which their tutelage), the student teams are feeling it more than those in the programmers, and that’s not the game is cut from the list and Champlain College has affilia- must now concentrate on the next the Game Development majors. even going into the newly created the team dissolved. Each member tions. These are big companies, three sections of game production: For those that don’t know, not sound engineering and producing is assigned to a new project and and while I can’t name any names Alpha, Beta and Gold Master, in only is there the huge pressure majors. This is a portfolio piece we made to work on that for the rest yet, you can rest assured they’re which the game is ready to be put of getting a job in the highly are making, something that may of the year. Usually, there are important enough to have us all on the shelves. competitive industry of games determine whether or not we get around four or five teams that sweating bullets in anticipation. In the Alpha stage, the game (not to say anyone else’s major a job in the coming years or not. make it, and with nine in the It is not unheard of to have people is still in its infancy. Art is being isn’t equally stress- inducing), It takes a group to make such fold and the next major critique offered interview applications on constructed, but mostly for con- but they must also create a game, a game, and while we have nine swiftly approaching, the pressure the spot. cept than actual keeps. All the from start to finish, ready to be now, we all know that only a few is on. But such dreams are still code is rudimentary, the program- sold by the end of the year. can actually go forward into the After all, the game isn’t just a far-away aspiration. Before mers testing out their ability to This isn’t some quick flash next semester. At this term’s end, for the teachers. In the summer, that, we have other milestones create the various mechanics the game we’re talking about. This each student team will present just before graduation, the school to worry about. Having already See Game game speaks to the creativity and their game to the panel of judges, hosts the Senior Show, in which been accepted for Greenlight (in Page 5 Dodgeball 8 International Profile: Heading West: Ashley Harrison Euro Trip, Part One

By Nicole Baker my hopes are to continue to get as decide what they want to actually By Camille Dodson us about our trip and offer advice Current Staff Writer much more involved as possible. do until their second or third year. Special to the Current on places to go. The last stretch Canadian International student Do the majority of students In terms of social life, Canadians Editor’s note: This is the first brought a practically empty train Ashley Harrison hails from Mount from Ontario stay in Canada party a whole lot more. in a multi-part series following with room to spread out and enjoy Albert, north of Toronto in the for college? What have you been study- Camille Dodson’s rip through overpriced bottles of wine from province of Ontario. As an avid Yes. Every person in my gradu- ing for your first semester? Europe. the food car. Finally, 14 hours, five ski racer, Ashley knew that stellar ating class, minus two or three, I came to study Criminal After being in London for two trains, and four countries later, we slope conditions were a must for Justice, but have since changed to and a half months, I’ve finally made it to Interlaken. It was too any college that she would attend. undeclared in the Education and made it out of England to explore dark to see the snow-covered Alps Upon touring the campus, Ashley Human Studies Division as I am Europe. I’m in the midst of a 10-day surrounding us, but the fresh, knew she wanted to attend still uncertain of what I want to train journey to Switzerland, cold mountain air was a welcome Champlain College. Having met do. Germany, the Netherlands, and change from the city. Ashley during the International Apart from being an Belgium. So far, the trip has had We woke up to a breathtaking Orientation, I knew that she International Student, have all the makings of a classic euro view of the mountains outside our would adjust and fit in really well you had other travels abroad? trip: Long h o s t e l to our Burlington lifestyle: she I have visited the States a t r a i n w i n d o w embodies worldliness, a sense of couple of times for vacations and rides, a t h a t calm and determination, and is I went to Kenya in the spring of q u i r k y b e c a m e always smiling. For those of you 2011. hostel, e v e n haven’t met Ashley, here’s your What did you do in Kenya? too much m o r e chance. I went to Kenya with a group of food, and incred- Why were you interested in 20 students from my high school even more ible as studying abroad? to begin building a primary school laughs. we took I wanted to be different. in a community called Mwangaza. T h e a train Everyone from my school goes This community was in the middle first day north to to one of four universities, and I of nowhere. The nearest hospital of the trip go hiking. have never been one to follow the Ashley Harrison or village was at least 3 hours was spent The Village of Interlaken in the Swiss Alps. Photo by Camille Dodson norm. So, I decided I wanted to stayed in Canada for college. by car, there was no electricity, entirely on trains, five trains to be Interlaken prides itself on being study in the States. Is the university experience little English was spoken, no one exact. After leaving London at 6 the adventure capital of the Are you engaged in different in Canada? wore shoes and, for the majority a.m. for Brussels, we (three of my world. And while skydiving and any activities or clubs at I didn’t think it would be much of people living in the village, we friends from my study abroad pro- canyoning were a bit outside my Champlain? different, but when I talk to my were the first white people they gram and I) missed one connection budget, hiking was the perfect When I first got here I wanted friends from back home, it seems had ever seen. It was the best trip and our route became compli- way to embrace the beauty of the to be a part of every club and thor- as if we are living completely of my life and my goal is return cated. Some of the trains were so region. We walked for an hour oughly involved in the Burlington different lives. For instance, in one day. The people there are packed that we had to cram into and a half up a steep and wind- community; however, who knew terms of academics, Canada is literally the kindest and happiest the doorways, sitting on our bags ing gravel path, snaking through college is so busy?! At the moment broader when it comes to choos- people I have ever met, and they or standing for a couple hours. grassy knolls with brown cows I am part of CHAMP and a volun- ing majors; many students take See International Luckily the people around us See Euro teer at the Burlington YMCA and very general courses and don’t Page 5 were friendly and eager to talk to Page 5 Page 2 The Champlain Current

Page 3 The Champlain Current Career Services OIE Hosts First Roundtable Inspires Internship Fair International Campus-Wide Connects Students Education Week Dialogue The Office of International and Center for Service. with Leading Education at Champlain College Wednesday, November 16 By Ross Ransom multiple, simultaneous conversa- announces its participation in Asia Special to The Current tions. While “it may take a while Vermont Employers International Education Week Film Series “Still Life” China Members of the Champlain to learn the rhythm of the group,” November 14-18. 7:00 pm Alumni Auditorium Community have found a forum Faulkner acknowledged, “every- With a goal of celebrating Characters return to their for discussion on campus. With one there is open and willing to What do 800 Response Career Services is hosting a Champlain’s connection with the homes in hopes of reuniting with an open-door policy and the listen to everyone.” Marketing, Battle for Burlington, Fall Internship Fair Monday, Nov. world, International Education the lovers they left behind only to setting for informal and free- There is no specific leader Big Heavy World, Bluehouse 7 from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. in the Week celebrates the benefits find the place submerged below the form conversations, the twice or director of the Roundtable. Group, Brandthropology, Hauke Conference Room and of international education and waters of the Three Gorges Dam weekly Roundtable has attracted Faculty members are as equal as Burlington Telecom, Catalyst IDX Fireside Lounge. The Fair exchange worldwide. Designated project and their lovers no longer students, staff, and faculty. anyone else. Student-to-student Design, Champlain Valley provides a convenient, on-campus by the U.S. Departments of State there. Sponsored by the CORE The Roundtable is for “just moderation takes place. “I can Agency on Aging, Claudia forum in which representatives and Education, this week is part Division.ChinaTownHall-Local hanging out and talking about help people into a conversation, Venon Design, Coldwell Banker from some of Vermont’s leading of an effort to promote programs Connections, National Reflections what you’re thinking,” says Chuck but I am not a leader,” Bashaw Hickok & Boardman Realty, for-profit and not-for-profit orga- that prepare Americans for a China: Contradictions of an Bashaw, the brain-father of said. “Everyone has equality.” the Community Sailing Center, nizations can connect face-to-face global environment and attract Emerging Superpower Roundtable. “People are respect- Asked how they would like ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science with students. future leaders from abroad study 7:00-9:30 pm Hauke Conf. ful. Just say what’s on your Roundtable to evolve, most par- Center, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Looking for a spring or summer and exchange experiences. Room mind.” ticipants said they wanted more Eternity Web Development, Frog internship? Interested in learning Events The Office of International Each session is held Thursday members, specifically female mem- Hollow, Green Mountain Animal about a variety of career options? International and study Education in cooperation with the and Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. in bers. “We all have a Champlain Defenders, Healthy Living Natural Want to avoid the last-minute abroad students will share their Vermont Council on World Affairs either the Hauke Courtyard or connection here,” Bashaw said. Foods Market, Hen House Media, rush to find a meaningful intern- culture and experiences through and the National Committee on Jazzman’s Café, depending on “We are sensitive towards gender iMarket Solutions, JDDesign, ship site? Want to start building displays that will include photos, U.S. China Relations hosts this weather. A discussion begins balance. Right now we are at a 3-2 Johnson Woolen Mills, Kelliher your professional network? music, posters, flags, stories and 5th annual event. Live Webcast with introductions of newcomers, male/female [ratio] at this college Samets Volk, Kingdom County Then plan to attend the items from their home country or from Washington DC features followed by an introduction of a and our discussions sit at a 2-1 or Productions, Lake Champlain Fair. Sixty-plus employers are travel. Look for these displays in Zbigniew Brzezinski, the former conversation. As for the topics, sometimes even a 3-1 ratio.” Chocolates, Logic Supply, expected. the IDX Fireside Lounge during National Security Advisor, will nothing is ruled out. Roundtable But female members of the McSoley McCoy & Co., Mercy All majors are welcome; a lunch and dinner hours through- discuss Sino-American relations. aims to be as little like a class as group are among the most outspo- Connections, MOXIE Productions, complete list of companies and out the week. Champlain College’s Assistant possible. ken contributors. Senior Brittany MyWebGrocer, National Life the opportunities they are look- Sodexho will prepare theme Professor Craig Pepin will con- Previous Roundtable conversa- Winslow heads the Roundtable’s Group, Northeast Broadcasting ing to fill will be available closer lunch meals from different tinue the discussion to address tions have discussed time travel Facebook group which has a fol- Company, Northwestern Medical to the Fair date. For now, think continents. China-related topics to the audi- and through often indescribable lowing of 25 members. Center, Northwestern Mutual about acquiring some profes- Monday, November 14 ence. Topics will include pollution, circumstances have led toward Cinse Bonino, Champlain’s Financial Network, OKAY!! sional interview attire and make South America population dynamics, education gender roles in parenting, per- director of the Center for OKAY!!, Pete’s RV Center, Place an appointment with your career Improv Night - International and observations from his recent sonal character, and a possible Instructional Practice, is not wor- Creative, Planned Parenthood advisor to polish your resume and Coffeehouse China experience. zombie apocalypse. ried about the ratio. “We will get of Northern New England, discuss ways to prepare for the 7-10 pm IDX Fireside Lounge Thursday, November 17 “The Roundtable is a gathering more members as time goes on… PMG Public Relations, Prevent Fair. You may also want to attend Enjoy Champlain College’s Africa of the minds,” said Zach Faulkner, there are guys who are quiet,” Child Abuse VT, ReSOURCE, Drop-in Hours (Monday-Friday, talented musicians, poets and A Third Culture? Globalization’s a frequent and vocal member. “It she noted. As a frequent member RETN, RingMaster Software 9-5, during the week of October international students as we Impact on Cultural is not a think tank. We are not of the Roundtable, Bonino said Corporation, Rome Snowboards, 31-November 4 in the Atrium of celebrate culture and share Self Image & Self Expression there to start things. No agenda. the talks are important to her. Select Design, Seven Days, Spring the Student Life Center); par- beautifully diverse perspectives. Noon IDX Fireside Lounge We may differ in opinion, so we Roundtable allows her to “really Above Marketing, The Hub Teen ticipate in one or more of Career Live Music, hot drinks and food. A look at the impact of Hip are all here to learn from each know” her students, she said. Center & Skatepark, The LAB, Services workshops leading up to Hosted by Champlain’s Cultural Hop and International Beauty other.” “People can be who they are and True Tone Studios, Union Street the Fair; and plan to look your best Community Alliance (CCA). Pageants in Nigeria. Sponsored The Roundtable’s friendly are accepted for that. Nothing is Media, Vermont Businesses for for a LinkedIn photo shoot session Tuesday, November 15 by the Office of Diversity and atmosphere allows Champlain better in the world,” she said. Social Responsibility, the Vermont on the morning of the Fair. Europe Inclusion affiliates who may be vaguely Discussions are scheduled for Retail Association, the Visiting Watch the Stall Street Journal Zumbathon – World Music and Reality Bite - Hunger Banquet familiar with one another to an hour, but conversation often Nurse Association, and Wings and web calendar for further Dance Experience become comfortable with other continues afterward. Over Vermont have in common? details about workshop topics 6:00-8:00 pm Argosy 8:30-10 pm Hauke Conf. Room participants. Rarely are there They all want, or have previ- and dates. Call 860-2720 for more Gymnasium Participants in the annual ously hosted, a Champlain College information. Come dance and enjoy interna- Hunger Banquet will gain aware- intern. tional music to raise awareness ness of local and global hunger of hunger and homelessness & poverty issues through this throughout the world. Bring a interactive and discussion-based canned food item to be donated to experience. Co-sponsored by the Chittenden Emergency Food the Center for Service and Civic Shelf. Engagement and the Office of Co-sponsored by Student Life International Education.

Fall Internship Fair FALL INTERNSHIP FAIR Participating Organizations Hosted by Career Services

Organization URL 800response Marketing www.800response.com Battle for Burlington www.battleforburlington.com Big Heavy World www.bigheavyworld.com; www.vmls.org; www.theradiator.org Monday Bluehouse Group www.bluehousegroup.com Brandthropology www.brandthropology.com Burlington Telecom www.BurlingtonTelecom.net November 7, 2011 Catalyst Design LTD www.catalystdesignltd.com Champlain Valley Agency on Aging www.cvaa.org Claudia Venon Design www.claudiavenon.com Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty www.HickokandBoardman.com 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Community Sailing Center www.communitysailingcenter.org ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center www.echovermont.org Enterprise Rent-A-Car www.go.enterprise.com Eternity Web Development www.EternityMarketing.com Frog Hollow www.froghollow.org Green Mountain Animal Defenders www.greenmountainanimaldefenders.org Healthy Living Natural Foods Market www.healthylivingmarket.com Hen House Media, LLC www.henhousemedia.com/ iMarket Solutions www.imarketsolutions.com JDDesign llc www.jddesignllc.com Johnson Woolen Mills www.johnsonwoolenmills.com Hauke Conference Room Kelliher Samets Volk (KSV) www.ksvc.com Kingdom County Productions www.kingdomcounty.org/ & Fireside Lounge of the Lake Champlain Chocolates www.lakechamplainchocolates.com IDX Student Life Center Logic Supply www.logicsupply.com McSoley, McCoy & Co. CPAs & Consultants www.cpavt.com Mercy Connections www.mercyconnections.org/ MOXIE Productions www.moxieproductions.org Make your next career move! MyWebGrocer www.mywebgrocer.com National Life Group www.nationallife.com 60+ employers including: 800 Response Marketing ~ Battle for Burlington ~ Big Heavy World ~ Bluehouse Group Northeast Broadcasting Company www.mp103.com; www.pointfm.com Northwestern Medical Center www.northwesternmedicalcenter.org Brandthropology ~ Burlington Telecom ~ Catalyst Design ~ Champlain Valley Agency on Aging ~ Claudia Venon Design Northwestern Mutual Financial Network www.nmfn.com/Jestingsfinancial Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty ~ Community Sailing Center ~ ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center OKAY!! OKAY!! www.okay-okay.com/ Enterprise Rent-A-Car ~ Eternity Web Development ~ Flynn Center ~ Frog Hollow ~ Green Mountain Pete’s RV Center www.PetesRV.com Animal Defenders ~ Healthy Living Natural Foods Market ~ Hen House Media ~ iMarket Solutions ~ JDDesign Place Creative Company www.placecreativecompany.com/ Johnson Woolen Mills ~ Kelliher Samets Volk ~ Kingdom County Productions ~ Lake Champlain Chocolates Planned Parenthood of Northern New England www.ppnne.org Logic Supply ~ McSoley, McCoy & Co. ~ Mercy Connections ~ MOXIE Productions ~ MyWebGrocer PMG Public Relations www.peoplemakinggood.com National Life Group ~ Northeast Broadcasting Company ~ Northwestern Medical Center ~ Northwestern Mutual Financial Prevent Child Abuse Vermont www.pcavt.org Network ~ OKAY!! OKAY!! ~ Pete’s RV Center ~ Place Creative ~ Planned Parenthood of NNE ReSOURCE: A nonprofit community enterprise www.resourcevt.org RETN Channel 16 (Regional Educational Technology Network) www.retn.org PMG Public Relations ~ Prevent Child Abuse VT ~ ReSOURCE ~ RETN ~ RingMaster Software Corporation RingMaster Software Corporation www.ringmastersw.com Rome Snowboards ~ Run Vermont ~ Select Design ~ Seven Days ~ Spring Above Marketing ~ The Hub Teen Center & Rome Snowboard Design Syndicate www.romesnowboards.com Skatepark ~ The LAB ~ True Tone Studios ~ Union Street Media ~ Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Select Design www.selectdesign.com Vermont Retail Association ~ Visiting Nurse Association ~ Wings Over Vermont .. and we expect more! Seven Days www.7dvt.com/ Spring Above Marketing www.springabove.com The Hub Teen Center & Skatepark www.bristolskatepark.com PREPARE FOR THE FAIR The LAB-Vermont’s Turntablism & Urban Music Production Center www.thelab123.blogspot.com Practice-Your-Pitch Workshops: October 31 @ 3:30; November 2 @ 4:45 True Tone Studios, LLC www.truetonestudios.net Union Street Media www.unionstreetmedia.com Drop-in Hours: October 31-November 4 9 ‘til 5 Atrium, IDX Student Life Center Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility www.vbsr.org LinkedIn Photo Session: November 7 9 ‘til 11 Lobby, Alumni Auditorium Vermont Retail Association www.vtretailers.com/ Visiting Nurse Association www.vnacares.org For detailed info: www.champlain.edu/careerservices Wings Over Vermont Page 4 EDITORIAL The Champlain Current Occupy Yourself

said that 2012 graduates will be entering the worst job market I suppose I could have gone to since the Great Depression, and community college. I could have that in 2009 the average college taken a couple of classes, gotten graduate’s debt was $24,000. a general liberal arts degree, It’s no wonder people are angry and found a pretty good job in and that so many students are a place with with a low cost of joining the Occupy protests that living. I could even have attended have been happening around the a Massachusetts state school-- country and all over the world it would still have been way less since September. The Facebook expensive for me as a resident. group “Champlainers Occupy The fact that college costs a lot Burlington” is encouraging stu- isn’t news. Coming to Champlain dents to get involved with the was a decision I made despite the local movement. This wasn’t tuition costs, despite the bills, enough for some students, who despite the debt I knew I would took a trip to New York to check be putting myself in. But instead out the action in Zuccotti Park. of Occupying Burlington, I have When I wanted to live in decided to Occupy Myself. I came Burlington over the summer, I here because I felt as though took a nine-dollars-an-hour job I would be getting something at a local café. It pays the bills valuable in return: an education and I could easily stay there after in a field (Professional Writing) I college if I need the money. But was passionate about, and oppor- the reason I came to Champlain tunities to reach my goals that is because I aspire to something wouldn’t have been offered to me more. That’s why I’ve decided to at other places. The reason I’m Occupy Myself. I’m already here, here--and why I believe a lot of us so now I’m motivating myself are here--is because we chose to to work hard in order to end up follow our passions rather than where I want to be in life. follow the money. Really, if I had I do not undervalue the expected to rake in huge earn- necessity for involvement in the ings when I graduated, I would national political scene. Being not have come to Champlain to socially aware is an important become a Writing major. These aspect of getting a well-rounded are my Occupy Myself demands: education and being an effective do whatever I can while I’m here citizen. To all of the students who to build my own skills, prepare are heading up Champlainers myself for the future, and keep Occupy Burlington, I say, kudos. myself happy. Their willingness to inform them- We’re all taking a gamble selves and our community about by being here. Director of the the issues this country is facing Champlain College Center is commendable, and I encourage for Financial Literacy John everyone to stay up to date on Pelletier said in the Burlington the situation as it unfolds. Free Press on October 26 that But for now, while I’m still in student debt has increased by the middle 25 percent since 2008. He also Liz Crawford Editor-In-Chief

To the Editor

Locally, between 31,516 and someone with whom you come in “Players in “Humans vs. Zombies” take a break from the action on the quad to offer their take (in blood, of 126,067 Vermont residents contact. Each year in the U.S., on course) on the Occupy Movement sweeping the nation and the planet.” PHOTO BY LIZ CRAWFORD will suffer from influenza in average, influenza and its related an average year. Alarmingly, complications result in approxi- influenza immunization rates fall mately 226,000 hospitalizations. Campus far short every year. Depending on virus severity dur- Staff Council Blood Drive Sets We all are “faces” of influenza ing the influenza season, deaths Safety Moves and are at risk of contracting the can range from 3,000 to a high of Record virus. The Centers for Disease about 49,000 people. to Skiff Control and Prevention (CDC) We at the American Lung recommends that everyone six Association urge you to make Champlain’s Campus Public The fourth annual Staff Council- event. two pints of blood, another record, months of age and older receive sure you and your loved ones are Safety, including Campus sponsored blood drive, held Oct. One hundred twenty-eight which Perlee said will help three an influenza vaccination. The rec- vaccinated against influenza this Parking, is now located on the 26, set a record in first time members of the Champlain hundred six people. ommendation reinforces annual and every year. Find additional basement floor of Skiff Hall. donors and the amount of blood College community were “present- Perlee also noted that the Red influenza vaccination as a public information about influenza, Contact information remains the collected. ing donors,” including fifty-two Cross Burlington Blood Donation health priority and highlights the vaccination and the Faces of same. To reach Campus Safety “We had the most successful first-timers. Perlee noted that was Center at 32 North Prospect need for people to talk to their Influenza initiative at www.face- for immediate service, call the blood drive ever,” said Jen Perlee, an increase of twenty from last Street in Burlington is another health care provider about get- sofinfluenza.org. dispatch at (802) 865-6465. senior analyst in Administrative year’s drive. venue for giving. Call 1-800-Red ting immunized this season. Systems, who coordinates the The drive collected one hundred Cross to make an appointment. Influenza is a serious respira- Jeffrey Seyler tory illness that is easily spread President & CEO and can lead to severe compli- American Lung Association of cations, even death, for you or New England

Elizabeth Crawford Editor-in-Chief EDITORIAL POLICY Eiryn Rodick Managing Editor The Champlain Current publishes news and opinions to EDITORIAL BOARD the Champlain College student body and by extension to numerous related audiences. The Current serves as a ped- David Bender Art Director agogical vehicle to further the educational opportunities Nick Pugliese Art Director of Champlain College students in all programs of study. Michael Sheerin Columns Editor Jillian Towne Features Editor The Current’s primary function is to give voice to the diverse issues and interests of import to the College’s Michael Varraso A&E Editor students and by extension, the rest of the Champlain community. While mindful of the differing tastes of its Current Staff Writers readers, the Current believes that opinions responsibly and realistically expressed deserve to be given voice. Jeremy Allmendinger Britney Farrell Rachel Salois Colleen Lloyd Melissa Nelson Nicole Thayer Subjects including sex, violence, alcohol, drugs, and profan- Jocellyn Harvey Nicole Tetrault Michael Bujtas ity will appear in the Current only when they further the Cameron Williams Michael Garris Camille Dodson content of the piece, and will be printed at the discretion Syker Lendway Yenni Brusco Nicole Baker of the editor-in-chief in consultation with the managing Benny Engel-Strich editor and the faculty advisor.

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International whereas in Canada, we keep our we get long weekends, many Yukon are the territories. Canada Page 1 opinions much more to ourselves Canadians drive over the border is an important country and we What’s Over the Bridge? and conserved. to go on shopping trips or to go to are lucky to have Ashley here as taught me a lot about life and How does Canadian sporting events. our Canadian ambassador for the By James Wicks not to take anything for granted. Thanksgiving differ from US Due to our close prolixity to next three years. The next time you Special to The Current they came back to Burlington, Although Canada is our Thanksgiving? the Canadian border, people see Ashley say hello and welcome The Monkey House (“The they opened at Higher Ground. neighbor, are there any I actually had to Google this often say that their international her to the Champlain community. Monkey”) is a small venue located November 20, Phantogram will cultural differences or simi- once I got here because I kept travel experiences do not include You might even try racing her on in the heart of Winooski right be headlining the Higher Ground larities you have noticed? getting questioned on why we Canada. Canada is often thrown the slopes this winter! across from Spinner Place. The Ballroom. Wording is the biggest dif- had Thanksgiving when it was in at the end of a list of locations Nicole H. Baker, an Monkey hosts some of the most Sarah Barthel of Phantogram ference. Apparently words like an “American” holiday. I found by saying, “Oh yeah, and I’ve been International Business Student, up and coming musicians, such studied Visual Arts at Champlain “pardon” and “pylon” (used to out that, no, we didn’t have pil- to Canada, but that doesn’t really lives for traveling and engaging as Phantogram, who played their before starting the band “Charlie describe your version of “traf- grims or any real story to explain count.” But it does! While Canada in other cultures. Nicole spent first Burlington area show at The Everywhere,” which changed fic cones”) and “tuques” (your why we celebrate Thanksgiving. is our neighbor, it is also very her junior year of high school in Monkey. its name after signing to Barely “beanie” hats) are not words Instead, we simply celebrate it diverse and different than the Poland, a semester in Scotland When I asked Courtney Weitz, Breaking Even Records. commonly used in the US. And, of to give thanks and to eat a whole United States. Did you know that during her freshman year of col- a Champlain student and resi- Students don’t want to pay a course, the common “eh?” which I lot! We also celebrate it on United there are ten Canadian provinces lege, three weeks in Tanzania dent of Spinner, if she went to The cover for a band they might not tend to use often and get stopped States’ “Columbus Day” versus in and three territories? Alberta, through the Center for Service & Monkey House, she replied, “What like, but Reagan said, “A lot of the mid-sentence every time I use it; November. British Columbia, Manitoba, New Civic Engagement, and has hopes the heck is The Monkey House?” stuff we do is five to ten dollars,” [even] if it is the most serious con- Is the United States a Brunswick, Newfoundland and of spending next semester in Costa Most students seem to have the most of which goes to keeping versation, Americans just think popular destination for Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Rica. Throughout the year, Nicole same reaction as Weitz. the band on the road. Even for it’s the greatest thing.” Canadians? Prince Edward Island, Quebec, will be interviewing Champlain’s Padraic Reagan, head of book- a struggling college student, a I have also noticed that Yes, the US is fairly easy to get and Saskatchewan are the new International Students and ing, acknowledges “Winooski is night out for five dollars is doable. Americans are very open with to, so it is common for Canadians provinces. And the Northwest telling their stories. out of the way.” However, unlike You may not love the band, but go their opinions and judging, to travel here often. Whenever Territories, Nunavut, and the Burlington, Winooski does not with friends and it will be money have laws prohibiting the number well spent just for the atmosphere of underage patrons. alone. Euro and chocolate and took in the view even better fondue. Higher Ground, the biggest Kelly Ravin was the first per- Page 1 while the rested our tired legs and I could have stayed in venue in the Burlington area, son to play The Monkey when it opted to take the train back down Switzerland for the rest of the trip, kicks shows to The Monkey where came into new ownership back yielding the distinct sound of a couple hours later. but this morning we headed off to artists have a chance to play an in ’06. Ravin asserts that Thetheir bells as they grazed. Every That night, we walked into town Germany. As a way to say goodbye, intimate show. This is exactly Monkey is a great venue for all turn brought and even more and got fondue for dinner. Though Switzerland left me with one of the what happened in the case of musicians, whether establishedincredible view of the village below, it was satisfying, it was nothing in most idyllic and scenic train rides Phantogram. Their name is or just breaking into the business. the snowy mountaintops, and even comparison to the chocolate version of my life. As the mountains gave now recognized among Indie Pop Ravin’s said, “Stop going to Maina waterfall. that came for dessert. We gorged way to a placid, blue-grey lake, a enthusiasts. The band played one Street and Church Street and At the top, we came into the into a bowl of warm chocolate steam was rising from it and blend- of their first Burlington shows come over the bridge.” town of Wengen, which looked with strawberries, bananas, kiwi, ing into the low hanging clouds. at The Monkey. Then, when more like a movie set or a part of pineapple, and marshmallows, and Small sailboats dotted the shore Disneyland than a real place. The it’s possible that no one stopped to line and small homes kissed the Game Beta is the next hit for the whole town was comprised of a few take a breath until it was all gone. water’s edge. It was a view that I’ll Page 1 Game Development majors. This classic Swiss homes and a handful The next day brought a late never forget, but that I hope to be is often considered a half-way of equally Swiss-looking hotels. start, but no one felt obligated to able to see again one day. designers have sketched out. point of such for the game. All ofThere was a small market and a leave the room with mattresses We’re now four hours into the It is a time of quick growth and the mechanics must be function-few clothing stores, but it was the far more comfortable than those six hour trip to Hamburg, and equally quick deconstruction, ing, the narrative fleshed out landscape in and peacefulness that in our dorms and the fresh air and as the battery lowly fades on my where the designers produce a discernable form, seventy-fivemade the town overwhelmingly amazing view peeking through our computer, I’m hoping the next few hundreds of ideas and scrap even percent of the art completed in picturesque. There was a quietness window. Eventually we walked days continue to bring equally as more for the sake of creating the game, and absolutely, positively and freshness to it that just can’t to the train station and were off memorable experiences. next big concept. At the end of just no game-killing bugs allowedbe described, but only felt. Even to explore another mountainside under two months of this hectic (errors within the code that will the pictures I took couldn’t capture town. While this one was more of process, the students again pres- crash the game if triggered). the atmosphere and beauty. We a tourist destination, it offered an ent their accomplishments, and Here, at the periphery of this sat on a bench with bread, cheese equally awe-inspiring view, and are graded on their progress. cliff called Beta, is where each of The teachers are no fools, the us in the various majors stand majority if not all of them having now. We have toiled for half a worked within the game industry semester to get our babies to the What’s on you mind? at some point or another, and they point at which they are. Ready seek only to get as many projects for testing by the freshman and as possible forward for the next revised who knows how many Want to share your view? year. 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Unlike Resistance, Alan progression, and even though you However, exploring off the beaten Cheap know that I focus on local Wake, or Gears of War, which I will make baby steps of progress, path will mean finding enemies, I decided to go for the You restaurants at which a student Pick Two deal, and for a little I noticed as I ate that the just instantly fell in love with, I beating a tough boss after hours who may cut you to ribbons as can get their money’s worth and had to really ponder what was so of trying will leave you with a you search for safety, so there is a under ten dollars I got soup, restaurant seemed to be filling still enjoy quality, delicious food. half a sandwich, an apple, and up rather quickly. There was compelling about the Dark Souls sense of accomplishment that is definite feeling of risk and reward. But a new presence has recently lemonade. It was slightly strange soon a long line at the register formula. It’s a brutal system of unrivaled in the gaming market When you die, you lose all your taken over Church Street that picking up my drink: Instead that reached almost to the trial and error, dying and retrying, today. souls (the game currency) and I felt I had to address: Panera. of calling out names, they place door, and the staff seemed to be constant failure for a tiny nugget The core of the combat and any humanity you have accumu- Before its establishment in drinks on the barista counter getting frazzled as more people of reward. Yet, despite how it leveling system is close to the lated. Though you can get it back the Marketplace, I heard lots with printed-out stickers of each came in. Even with headphones abused me, I still find myself going standard model found in most by reaching your blood stain, if of discussion from Burlington name, meaning that everyone is on, I could hear them yelling back into the world of Lohdran RPGs. In the beginning, you you die again you lose that cache residents about whether they left to awkwardly handle other “Can I take someone’s order?” for more, because Dark Souls is choose from a variety of character of souls forever. Even the lowest wanted this chain in their town, peoples’ beverages to try and I also noticed that there were an absolutely fantastic RPG that types based on what kind of com- enemies can kill you in seconds whether it fit in with the vibe determine which one is theirs. very few people my age in the bat you want to utilize. You can stands as a testament to what if you aren’t careful, and you will of the street. I decided to check However, in general, the ordering restaurant--the crowd seemed to true difficulty really means. pick a Knight for a tanky melee need to approach each area with it out and judge for myself system was very efficient. I be made up largely of tourists. There is a good amount of lore character, a Sorcerer for a more patience and caution if you want whether there are any positives placed my order and was given The hip, young, quiet café image hidden underneath the world of magic-oriented class, or even a to proceed. Thankfully, the online to Panera. a number, picked up my drink, Panera seemed to be trying to Dark Souls, but you wouldn’t know Thief if stealth and high mobility interaction ensures that you are chose a table, and had my food portray was rapidly fizzling as that from playing it. Between is more your style. There are also rarely alone in your quest, and the The first thing I noticed was brought over to me by a friendly the atmosphere turned loud and the opening cut scene, in-game a series of hybrids, such as the help of other warriors can often how huge it was inside. There dining room attendant. stressful. dialogue, and brief in-game cin- Pyromancer, for a mix of magic be the difference between success seemed to be plenty of seating ematics, you and defeat. and lots of cozy chairs and Now, I know my article is called Overall, I would probably not only get a The online corners where a person eating Good Food Cheap, but I was quite choose Panera again if I were narrow view interaction is alone, like me, could sit and not disappointed with the food. The looking for that comfortable place of the events actually one of feel awkward. It was a large broccoli cheddar soup, one of the to sit and enjoy a solitary lunch, going on the most inno- chain restaurant trying to have most popular Panera items, was but I may return if I wanted around you vative parts of the image of a small, local café. very heavy and flavorless, with a relatively inexpensive lunch and why they the game. The The menus were enormous, both only miniscule pieces of broccoli on the go. They did load a free matter. If you majority of your in content and appearance. It speckled throughout. The pastry or dessert onto my brand are looking i n t e r a c t i o n s was a little difficult for me to smoked turkey sandwich was new My Panera card--which the for any kind with the other navigate their different types something I could have made cashier forced on me without of compelling poor souls run- of sandwiches--they were all in at home--turkey breast, lettuce, asking if I even wanted it. As for narrative, you ning around in different categories like “Café tomato, and red onion served whether Panera fits in with the should look the bleak world Sandwiches” and “Premium on some form of white bread. If rest of Church Street? I think s o m e w h e r e of Lohdran are Signature Sandwiches,” and I had known that the sandwich the local sandwich shops are else. actually pas- certain ones only worked with was so minimal, I would not safe. Panera’s food isn’t as tasty To sum sive, in the form certain combos. The menu have ordered it, but there were and its atmosphere appeals more it up: you of notes on the also separated hot and cold no descriptions on the menu and to tourists looking for a quick, are a war- ground. After beverages; they seemed to think the woman who took my order familiar lunch. And really, guys, that things like coffee belonged rior who has buying an item seemed so rushed that I barely it’s right next to a Starbucks. I better with the breakfast menu, been killed from a mer- caught what she was saying as don’t think one more chain will but it would have been simpler if and branded chant early on she sped through my order. The hurt. all drinks had been grouped. with the mark of the undead. and melee. in the game, you can write mes- most enjoyable thing I ate was You begin in a prison, and after However, just like Demon’s sages, which other players will be breaking out, you discover that Souls (released in 2009 by From able to see, either warning them you are meant to break the curse Software, which stands as the of danger, or promising loot ahead. Logical, Yes; Comical, No of the undead and liberate all the first game in the franchise), pick- These messages are surprisingly By Skyler Lendway warriors who fell before you. And ing one type of class doesn’t limit deep in terms of content, mean- Current Staff Writer then you will all lead long, happy you much once you get past level ing players can say pretty much lives in the Bubblegum Forest – or 10, or so. You can choose to level anything. This is the kind of help something. any skill you want from the start, that can save your life when an Graphic novels have as characters themselves. All able to visualize them, is another However, though the narra- so picking a Knight means that, ambush lies ahead, or when a foe come a long way since William four of the creators appear in entirely. In one of my favorite the novel as themselves; several scenes, a fight breaks out in a tive falls short, the world itself while you may start out with a is only weak to one type of attack. Blake first started mixing pictures with prose in the late scenes in the book are dedicated small cafe in Paris. The conflict? is overflowing with rich atmo- heavy focus on melee combat, you For tough boss fights, you can 18th century. Growing up, you to the thought process they The speculative validity of set sphere. From the upper city of can begin leveling Intelligence actually summon other players, might have known them simply share in conceiving the story. At theory. Simply put, the graphic Undead Burg to the low swamps and Attunement right away and which makes the game far easier, as comic books, suited only for several times during my read, novel medium depicts science of Blight Town, each area offers start casting spells. The system but at the cost of lesser rewards. the entertainment of younger I was abruptly ripped from the with a vibrancy that most prose something new, and no matter is highly customizable, meaning The currency rewarded from readers and true nerds (like life and times of Russell so the simply cannot achieve. where you are, you will never feel that no two players will have the defeating bosses with the help of myself). However, in the last creators could discuss, in-depth, What’s more, the life and completely safe. This wonderful exact same character until the summoned allies is usually about 200 years, the genre has made the gravity of what Russell was times of Bertand Russell is quite atmosphere is largely thanks to very highest level of 999 (which half of the normal sum, meaning considerable strides, and its doing. To me, it was like reading the interesting read for those of some tremendous graphical work, will take months if not years to that the price of progress can modern-day ancestors garner a textbook. The only difference you with a mind for science. Here often be a less fruitful bounty. with detailed environments, well- reach), at which point you will much more respect in the world was that every time I finished is a man with such an insatiable animated character models, and have all your stats fully maxed, Despite this, Dark Souls never of literature. a chapter, a group of people need for logical explanation that a great use of lighting. While you allowing you to play however you feels like a cheap game, just a I can think of no finer would descend from seemingly he was able not only to overcome may bask in the sunlight of Anor choose. brutally tough one. It won’t baby example to spearhead my point nowhere to spoon-feed me critical the confines of religion, but also Londo, you are never more than a By now you have no doubt you, and it won’t let you rely on than with the case of the graphic thinking. to overturn the very nature few seconds from death, and the heard that Dark Souls is really, luck to find victory. From the novel Logicomix, An Epic Search However, this is not of mathematics. Placing this oppressive darkness of Blight really hard. Well, yeah, that’s moment you set foot into the open for Truth, created by the team of to say this Logicomix doesn’t in the graphic novel medium Town will leave you begging to see true. I’m not going to lie to you: world of Dark Souls, you should Apostolos Doxiadis (narrator), also deserve praise. True, the allows readers to understand the day again. Playing this game means dying, be prepared for 50+ hours of the Christos H. Papadimitriou core content – the foundation of this lifetime of achievement But the truly cohesive ele- and it means dying a lot more than most brutally challenging yet (Logician Consultant), and mathematics and logic at the turn and to see and feel it: all of the ment of the game – the one part you would in most other games. addicting RPG action you will Alecos Papadatos and Annie of the 20th century – is rather joy and pain, memories happy that ties all things together – is Furthermore, there are no stan- find this year. If you can deal with DiDonna (artists). The plot of the dense, but what better way to and sad, hurdles overcome and the absolutely stunning combat dard checkpoints in this game, so the brutal difficulty and enjoy the book illustrates (pun intended) illustrate (still intentional) this challengers confronted. system. At its heart, Dark Souls when you die, you are taken back rich, compelling world that From the life and times of logician and than with illustration? In being All of this being said, is a combat RPG, allowing you to the last bonfire you activated, Software has created, there are philosopher Bertrand Russell in able to take the most important Logicomix is not for everyone. use a variety of ranged and melee and these can be placed absurdly few games more deserving of your a round-about, almost meta-style mathematicians and logicians of It is a story of a man, but it is weapons to slay a number of hor- far apart, and are often hidden, money than Dark Souls. previously unseen in the graphic the century, give them face and also the story of a study and the rendous foes. Brutally challenging requiring players to actively novel medium. form, and allow them to compare large majority of logical process. First, let me air my theories visually, Logicomix adds To this end, it is probably the complaints about the piece. expression and color to what is closest a text book will ever come While the bulk of the story otherwise a rather dense and to being a story. But for anyone focuses on Russell telling his rigid topic of study. To simply read with a taste for science in their own story – his early childhood about the tribulations that these stories, or simply individuals and school years, those events men pushed through in order to seeking an unusual medium in that drove him to his calling create the foundation upon which which to learn, Logicomix is a and his achievements in the all modern mathematics and book that I heartily recommend The Proving Grounds field – it is essentially done from computing is one thing, but to be reading. By Benny Engel-Streich the perspective of the creators able to see them struggling, to be Current Staff Writer

Arkham City has been released explore the massive environment new gadget to bring some serious and over and over again, having to critical acclaim, and was again of Arkham City at your discretion. beat-down on the thugs patrolling. so much fun in stalking, rather written by Paul Dini; Kevin Conroy Half the time, I caught myself The ending to this game is not only than a head-on assault. and Mark Hamill both reprised doing just that, and to top it off, an amazing spectacle of a boss This game is without a doubt their parts as Batman and The there are precisely 400 Riddler fight, but made me think. I was an amazing feat of the entertain- Joker, respectively. The honestly shell-shocked ment industry with its ability to game starts out crazier than at what happened. I can’t produce such a masterpiece of could be possibly imagined, say more lest I spoil the gut-wrenching dialogue, seamless with a plot twist being ending, but I assure you mechanics, excellent voice acting thrown in from the first that you will have the and soundtrack, and, above all, time you move the analog same reaction. plot. This game is the licensed stick, swiftly followed by an Once again, the video game that is sure to convince intense two minute cut scene mechanics for Arkham any diehard video game critic that that includes references City are flawless, with- not all hope is lost for the super from all around the DC out a single glitch, hero gaming genre. This game was universe that definitely camera error or system without a doubt a beauty to play, give a sense of atmosphere crash. The gliding uses a rare title that comes along once that conveys writer the Unreal Engine per- every few years and that allows confidence, something Paul fectly for velocity and for more gamers to enter the fray. Dini certainly has. After physics, allowing nearly Any fan of the original animated this initial shock, you are endless gliding through series, Batman Beyond, or in any exposed to Arkham City in the sprawling urban case just a general Batman fan, its fullest, with dark twisted landscape. All batarangs, MUST buy this game for any and alleys, Gotham City skyline and trophies. These range from just line launchers, explosive gels and all reasons. Without a doubt this most of all, lots and lots of thugs pressing the A button to running the numerous other gadgets that is a treasure among games – even just begging to be beat up. around corners, desperately try- the Dark Knight gets work per- if you don’t have a gaming console The storyline was definitely one ing to beat the clock as you fight fectly in every situation. Nothing or a PC that can handle gaming, that, if it could be described physi- through an urban maze. As the makes you feel more like Batman then kick your roommate out of cally, would simply be so beautiful: story progressed, I found that then scaring the crap out of armed the room, pop in the disc, and your eyes would go blind from too I couldn’t move away from this thugs as you pick them up one sit back to experience full-blown much exposure to pure genius. The game. Nothing was more exciting by one and lure them into traps. awesomeness. storyline moves at a slow yet desir- to me then beating the next story Sometimes, I would save a game, able pace, allowing for freedom to mission, or better yet, earning a and then replay the scene over Final Score – 10/10 Page 8 COLUMNS The Champlain Current

Girl Goes Green Protesters Ruin Fall for All By Derek Edry What Do I Stand for? Current Staff Writer Fall, a time for tranquility and Yes, indeed, folks, the time the videos to the internet. I spoke with liberal Occupying the World More nostalgic phone calls home, has come: the rich are finally Communist dictator mastermind and Al Qaeda thoughtfully is a favorite season among sick and tired of the other 99% President Barack Obama, who, supporter Nancy Pelosi, who northeast natives. Famous for and their incessant whining. in his first book, Dreams from plans to leech onto the Occupy By Rachel Salois its multicolored trees that create Police posted throughout My Father, admitted to using the Movement like the parasite that Current Staff Writer piles of kid-friendly leaves, its New York City wield black batons dreaded marijuana and “maybe she is, burning the bodies of overdosed Occupy protestors to so conventional and un-enlivened brisk wood-stove breeze, and its as they corralled countless a little blow,” recently spoke with This morning I read the article create fuel for Obama’s campaign by the prospect of change. bountiful apples, fall is often a drug fiends behind barriers the Washington Post. “Countless Grievances, One bus. “We need to use these idiots to In all fairness though, time for peace. Unfortunately, for fear of marijuana’s famous When the Washington Thread: Anger” in the New our advantage,” said Pelosi. “The how is it possible to stand for that all seems to be changing this withdrawal symptoms. “We Post reporter asked him what he York Times online, which was Democratic Party succeeds by anything when we have barely November. Instead, Americans keep worrying that they’ll run meant by the word “perpetrators,” about the Occupy Wall Street convincing drug addicts that we any idea of what is true anymore? sit glued to their seats, eyes out of pot, but the smell never citing the First Amendment, Protests happening all over the will legalize marijuana and give The world, in many ways, has too close to TVs and computer seems to go away,” whispered President Obama reminded country. Everywhere—including them more money.” When asked if outgrown the value of the personal monitors, spewing politics; they NYPD Police Lieutenant Roger Americans that he is running for Burlington, VT and Champlain she was worried that Democratic observations—so we can’t make move only to wipe streams of Richardson after leading me a second term in 2012, vaguely College—people have been voters might read her comments, sweeping conclusions based on spit from screens with Kleenex into a nearby alleyway. “We’re noting plans to legalize “blow.” struck with a sense of relief Pelosi produced a sound similar our personal experiences. But tissues (Thomas J Faulk, CEO just worried for what will As the temperature at an opportunity to let out to that of a wounded hyena. we also don’t know who to trust and owner of Kleenex, is worth happen after they smoke it all. drops along with the stock values, their anger, but also hesitation, Goldman Sachs when the news and government $16,140,000—better switch to They have to eventually, right?” protestors prepare to wage all- wondering whether this mish- CEO Lloyd Blankfein who, agencies, which are supposed to the generic brand, hippies.). Some officers were out war on the capitalist way of mash of frustrated voices will coincidentally, was walking be working off information that “Forget the poor,” some caught on camera tackling and life. “I plan to fight with love,” ever amount to anything. out of the same local five-star is as close to the truth as possible, say, while others speak bitterly using mace on the skunk-scented said Rogue Soronson, a gender No matter what skeptics restaurant as Nancy Pelosi are instead sending us wadded of showers and condemn the dissenters. In a couple of cases, ambiguous “Phish fan” whose of the Occupy protest have said, when I interviewed her, also up balls of industry byproducts. education system. Bill O’Reilly, rare well-dressed protestors unwashed dreadlocks reeked of the movement has given us more commented on the protestors. We have no guarantees the Fox News pundit who (likely cocaine addicts who blew patchouli. When I inquired what to think about than just sticking “Yeah, I wouldn’t worry about on who is honest, who is doing abortion-loving liberals revile as most of their trust fund money) its goals were, Rogue asked me if it to the Man. Occupy has those guys,” Blankfein said their research, and who is fundamentally religious (“I’ll tell caught the acts on camera. Using I had ever tried “acid,” and then handed all of us the prickly and assuredly. When asked if he working off of good intentions. you why [religion’s] not a scam, in a special technique that Glenn proceeded to stare at me for an uncomfortable realization that enjoyed his lunch, Blankfein said And even though there are my opinion: tide goes in, tide goes Beck, the Fox News pundit who unnaturally long period of time. none of us truly know what we that the shark’s fin soup was plenty of good, honest people out out. Never a miscommunication. tapped into the heart of America Another protestor, who I watched stand for. For those who support Grade-A, but that the smoked there doing good, honest work, it You can’t explain that.”), on when he stated that President smoke methamphetamine the protesters, we have to ask salmon was slightly overdone. how they can support a group can all be tainted by the slightest an October 13th episode of his Barack Obama is a “racist” with in broad daylight before running that doesn’t stand for anything trace of badness. hit show The O’Reilly Factor, “a deep-seated hatred for white into the middle of a rally and in particular. And for those who condemned all Occupy Protestors people,” has yet to uncover, the tackling the speaker, said he was complain about the protestors, as “drug-trafficking crackheads.” cocaine addicts then uploaded “ready to slay all the dragons.” we have to ask how they can be Flaherty of Deer Park, WA. “When Nation Anxiously Wonders she got in that DUI accident, and The Highs and Lows of Which Celebrity Will be the then the police found cocaine, I was sure that her number was Dodgeball Next to Die coming up fast. But she just keeps By Cameron Williams By Michael Sheerin bouncing back, damn it! With my Current Staff Writer Current Staff Writer luck, she’ll probably outlive us all. Oh, poor intramural Dodgeball. with playing Dodgeball. It recalls the Game Show Network In the wake of the tragic racing. But now it’s all about I want to stop betting on her and Will it ever get the respect that memories of grade school gym aired a show called Extreme passing of Apple CEO Steve which Backstreet Boy is going to play someone else—but I know it deserves? class. It also recalls an innocent Dodgeball for three seasons. Jobs and the semi-tragic yet get in a plane crash, or whether that as soon as I do, she’ll die and Compared to other time where most of us only had So, yes, Dodgeball somewhat predictable passing or not that ShamWow! guy is I’ll have lost out on some serious intramural sports, Dodgeball the faintest idea of the world. has wiggled its way into the of singer Amy Winehouse, going to pull a Billie Mays,” said cash.” After spitting out his wad sticks out like a sore thumb. The Dodgeball is also a mainstream. Still, intramural citizens across the nation have professional betting advisor of dipping tobacco, Flaherty then student reaction to Dodgeball is healthy way to release anger Dodgeball is struggling to gain been buzzing with speculation Jim Diggins. “Like any form of added, “Let’s put it this way: if always the same: “Dodgeball? and aggression. Like most momentum here at Champlain. as to which celebrity will be gambling, C.D.B. has two levels: Little Miss Parent Trap doesn’t That’s the game fourth graders sports, Dodgeball releases pent It’s baffling to think that students the next to meet an untimely casual and high stakes. You’ve overdose in the next four years, play! What blasphemy!” And up aggression through sheer once swarmed to play Dodgeball and highly publicized end. got the people who bet small none of my kids are going to students proceed to laugh their physicality. Besides, chucking on Sunday nights. The IDX “My money is on on sure-things—old farts that college.” cynical, young adult laughter. balls at some poor bloke is gymnasium used to be filled to Regis Philbin,” said Dirk America’s obsession with Then, only a handful of brave not only very therapeutic, but capacity with students looking to Pinkerton of Harrisburg, the death of celebrities is not a new students dare to actually also very satisfying. When get their Dodgeball fix. Now, not PA. “He’s got to be like, phenomenon, according to noted play on those quiet Sunday asked why he loved dodgeball, so much. Oh, sure, intramural what, 98? Now that I think sociologist Nigel Gingerthorpe, nights. In the dysfunctional sophomore student Chad Waibel Dodgeball still has its followers. about it, that Kelly Ripa author of the bestselling family of Champlain said, “Because it’s fun, and it Yet, it pales in comparison to chick is pretty damn old, too. nonfiction book Michael Jackson intramural sports, Dodgeball makes me feel active.” It’s hard the heights the sport reached Have you seen her in those Molested Children, But Let’s All is certainly the black sheep. to disagree with Waibel on that one or two years before. TD Bank commercials? Her Forget That Because He’s Dead. But why? The point. With the winter months Will Dodgeball be able face looks like someone attendance for Dodgeball has steadily approaching, an active to reclaim its former glory? pulled a sheet of plastic The recent craze of Celebrity been relatively low as of late. sport is just what the doctor “I hope so,” says Kevin wrap over a car accident.” Death Betting has its roots Is it possible that students are ordered. An active sport can wipe Nickerson, another dodgeball “I think it’s going to deep in American culture,” said too embarrassed to play this away any fall/winter blues with devotee. “Hopefully, it stays be somebody [who] everyone Gingerthorpe, casually dipping a so-called “fourth grader’s” game? a single toss of a ball. Why not strong throughout November.” thinks is really innocent, crumpet into a cup of Earl Grey Or is it the deathly Sunday night heat up the colder temperatures Some would say dodgeball like Taylor Swift…or one tea while wiping his mouth with time slot that’s hammering with some Dodgeball? is on life support. Others would of those Jonas Brothers,” a Union Jack and waiting in a the nails in Dodgeball’s coffin? Dodgeball has also say the sport is already dead and said Felicia Guggenheim queue to buy a toffee for sixpence. Whatever the reason, Dodgeball lodged itself into the realm buried. And with attendance for of Augusta, GA. “You know “You see, so many Americans pine is hemorrhaging credibility. And of popular culture. The film the sport dwindling, its death how it goes: one day they’re for stardom, that many seem to it’s a real shame too. Dodgeball starring Ben Stiller may appear imminent. However, smiling and laughing on the harbor deep-seated feelings of Dodgeball is a game that and Vince Vaughn hit theaters if Nickerson’s declaration is any Disney channel, the next resentment towards those who offers nothing but positives. Yes, in 2004. The film made a killer indication, dodgeball has a heart they’re choking on their own vomit should’ve been dead already, like have already become famous. it qualifies as a children’s game, amount of cash at the box office. that’s still beating. in the bathroom of a Denny’s. Clint Eastwood or Hugh Hefner. And so these poor, often ugly, non- but not to the levels of “Mother It’s credited for revitalizing Like that guy from Blue’s Clues.” Then, you’ve got the high rollers: famous people get some level of May I?” or Tunnel Tag. There’s a the sport as well. And for those From high- these people like to bet big on satisfaction from watching richer, fun sense of nostalgia involved with extra sharp memories, stakes casino ballrooms to friendly young, out of control celebs who more attractive, famous people office pools, many Americans are just a glass of vodka and a descend into drug abuse and have even begun placing bets handful of Oxycodone away from various other misadventures—the Just Breathe on the celebrities they believe being the next Heath Ledger.” ultimate of which, of course, is to be most likely to perish in the With a wistful smile, Diggins By Jocellyn Harvey death.” coming year. Celebrity Death then added, “Heath [Ledger] was Current Staff Writer “However,” continued Betting (or C.D.B., as it has come actually a pick of mine. Before Pranayama (breath work) is and error force at the beginning, Gingerthorpe, “the death of a you have a crush on, or that to be known) recently upstaged rigor mortis had even set in, an extremely important aspect but with regular practice celebrity does not, in fact, provide teacher you hope gets hit in the online poker in nationwide I’d won enough money to buy a of a yoga practice. It helps you’ll find it becomes second the greatest level of satisfaction four-way intersection. Instead popularity, according to a study second yacht. God must’ve been differentiate yoga from contortion nature. It’s a pretty regular to the American public. More than you are focusing on the inhales conducted by the American smiling on me that day.” or gymnastics. occurrence that anything else, Americans love to Gaming Association. “I’ve had all my bets Pranayama is a good I’ll be making watch someone who was formerly “People used to bet placed on Lindsay Lohan for way to regulate your dinner and famous descend into obscurity—to their money on football, or horse the last few years,” said Gerald body temperature. notice myself become a “regular jack-off,” so to You can create cooling lapsing into speak. Seeing someone who is no breaths or heating it since it is a LGBT Bullyingmother walked the interviewer better or even worse off for their breaths. During a very meditative and audience through the tape fame gives gratification and relief yoga practice you will noise. Try doing By Eiryn Rodick with a tremendous amount of to much of the American public. Staff Writer want to create heat it when you’re detail and discussed the injuries We call this the ‘Hammertime syndrome.’” inside the body (also warmed up, Bullying has been a hot button her son suffered. He most likely As of press time, actress known as tapas). Heat because at first issue since news of teen suicides has a concussion along with Betty White has reportedly helps you go deeper it can be hard started to rise to national several chipped teeth, which will checked herself into the hospital into your postures and to create the attention. Advertisements most likely require treatment. with some sort of chest pain, cuts down the risk of Ujjayi sound run on TV regularly depicting His mother is insisting that the causing thousands to flock to injury. To keep this if you aren’t bullying in action and what you police prosecute this as a hate bookies across the nation. heat inside of you, you working your should do about it. Celebrities crime. When asked, the station need to think of your body. In the and politicians alike have taken said that the bully had posted body as a house. No beginning of part in the effort to get kids to “antigay comments” on his almost every day. I was often sent one in their fiscally the Asthanga stop bullying each other and to Facebook page prior to the attack. to the planning room (somewhat sound mind would Primary Series, help classmates who are bullied. The article does not specify if the like an in-school detention) when crank the heat and we start out Despite the efforts, kids are still student has been punished for I was being bullied because it was leave the windows open; think and exhales. In Ashtanga we the class with five sets of Sun being bullied. the attack. causing a disruption. My bullies of your mouth as the window. use a pranayama exercise called Salutation A and five Sets of Sun An article released by the Unfortunately, attacks and were never punished, and no one Most pranayama requires you Ujjayi (oo-ji-ee), also known Salutation B. Start out doing Advocate on October 27, bullying directed at LGBT youth ever told them to stop. That’s not to breath in and out your nose as Victorious Breath! It is a three sets of each (you’ll work up 2011 (which can be viewed aren’t uncommon. One website, the way anyone should live their only. Not only does it keep the deep breath that is created by quite a sweat), while focusing on at http://www.advocate.com/ www,stopbullying.gov, puts the lives. tapas inside your body, but it’s contracting the throat muscles linking the inhales and exhales News/Daily_News/2011/10/27/ numbers of verbally harassed If you are interested in helping, also a healthier way to breath. while inhaling and exhaling. My with the movement. As with all Antigay_School_Beating_ students as high as eight in ten, the best thing you can do is spread Your nose is full of little hairs teacher had us do this exercise to things yoga, if you give it time Caught_on_Tape/) shows a video and physical attacks as high as the word and stop bullying when that help filter out nasty bits, get the feeling: put your hand in and attention, it’ll come to you. of a “classroom beating” in Ohio. one in five. Nowhere near all of you see it. whereas your mouth is not. Note, front of your mouth and whisper The rather blurry cell phone them make the news, and the however, that if you practice “Guinea pig.” Then close mouth Namaste! video caught one student waiting affects are often much more For more information on LGBT Bikram you need to keep your and try to whisper it. That’ll give for another, Zack, who is openly damaging than any physical bullying, visit http://www. mouth open, since the room is you an idea of how you need to PS: I’ll be featuring videos of gay, and trying to start a fight. injuries received. stopbullying.gov/topics/lgbt/. heated for you and you don’t want manipulate your throat muscles. yoga sequences, pranayama The gay student tried to walk I was bullied as a kid for being to cook yourself and pass out. After a bit of practice you’ll sound exercises, and tricky asana away, but was caught by the first, different, for being overweight, Another important like an ocean wave crashing break downs on The Beat, the pushed to the ground, and hit and for not having very much aspect of pranayama is that it on the beach. Or, depending new online zine. Stay tuned! multiple times. Other students money. My sexuality was never gives your mind something to on how intensely you’re in the room did nothing to help an issue, but then, I wasn’t out in focus on. You aren’t thinking of practicing, the next Darth Vader! the boy. middle school, where the bullying that girl you hate, or that boy Ujjayi takes a bit of trial The boy’s mother was interviewed took place. I do know that during by a WSYX, an affiliate of ABC. the three years I was in middle During the interview, Zack‘s school, I came off the bus crying Page 9 The Champlain Current

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th th November 14 –18

EVENTS th Monday,Improv November Night! 14 International Coffeehouse

th Tuesday,Zumbathon November – 15World Music & Dance Film Series “Still Life” China

th Wednesday, November 16

“China: Contradictions of an Emerging Superpower”

th Thursday,A Third November Culture? 17 Globalization’s Impact on Cultural Self Image Reality Bite – Hunger Banquet Experience Page 10 The Champlain Current