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Baroque Ensemble teaches and entertains in the style of King Louis XIV Cassidy Wilson XIV’s court. A small group of audi- Staff Writer ence members had rehearsed ______ahead of time and performed a Appleton got a taste of Louis minuet for the rest of the com- XIV’s Versailles at the annual event pany. “An Evening of Baroque Dance: The Lawrence Baroque Louis XIV Masque Ball,” which was Ensemble, Lawrence trumpet stu- held in the Warch Campus Center dio and Lawrence oboe studio last Friday, May 18. worked together to recreate the The event was sponsored by ambience of an authentic grand the Lawrence Baroque Ensemble, ball. At the end of the event, par- which was formed by four stu- ticipants performed the dances dents in 2010 as part of the eco- they had learned with accompani- nomics course Entrepreneurship in ment from the Lawrence Baroque the Arts and Society. Ensemble. There were over 100 attendees According to fifth-year Katelin at the event. The evening began Richter, founder and board member with hors d’oeuvres, which were of the Lawrence Baroque Ensemble, then followed by the masque ball, “The mission of Lawrence Baroque at which the Baroque Ensemble is to study, rehearse and perform provided free masques. baroque music that enriches stu- President Jill Beck and Visiting dents’ liberal arts experience, Professor in Dance Rebecca Salzer inspires passion for period-instru- divided the attendees into two ment performance, preserves tra- large groups and taught them two dition and celebrates individual French baroque dances as well as creativity. Lawrence Baroque con- nects audiences to history through the proper way to show reverence President Jill Beck taught French baroque at the Louis XIV Masque Ball. in the presence of a king. unique concert experiences, com- Photo by Curran Carlile According to Sara Ceballos, munity education, outreach and events bring to campus is also to Richter, the event attendance Baptiste Lully’s “Te Deum” with Assistant Professor of Music, access for all.” great — it correlates so well with has increased every year. the Lawrence University Concert “[Louis XIV] was there ‘in person’ Richter said the event was a Lawrence’s mission of community Lawrence Baroque held other Choir in February 2011. with a life size poster presented on big success. In her words, “The education.” events as well. In the past, the To join Lawrence Baroque’s a raised platform and surrounded smiles on everyone’s faces and Lawrence Baroque Ensemble group has hosted a guest lecture email list and get updates on by candles.” the positive feedback we received has held this event annually since series, a collaborative concert upcoming events, visit the group’s Ceballos also provided histori- afterward confirmed that this was 2010. Last year, it was based on a with Flying Forms, a profession- Facebook page at Facebook.com/ cal notes so that the audience a special and memorable night for “Pride and Prejudice” theme, with al baroque chamber ensemble, an lawrencebaroque. could understand the significance all in attendance.” a focus on English dance and the early instrument petting zoo and a of music and masques in Louis She added, “The number of music of Henry Purcell. According collaborative performance of Jean community members that our Blair and Barrow receive national awards for studies

Eryn Wecker arships, respectively. The awards, recognition as well. I have a very Said Yang, “She has reached a it even more of an option.” Staff Writer though both highly competitive, specific project here but it can very high level of reading, speak- Barrow also realized the sig- ______differ in their purpose. Blair’s be recognized on a national level. ing and comprehension of Chinese. nificance of the Fulbright and its Senior Chinese and flute per- Udall award is a tuition scholar- What we’re doing in Appleton is She has precise accurate tones and contributions to friendly interna- formance double major Amanda ship while Barrow’s award goes significant; we can play into the mastered the complex writing sys- tional relations. Barrow and junior geology major toward her travel expenses to wider U.S.-scale conversation.” tem. Learning Chinese is like learn- “I’m not sure if any of the coun- Hava Blair have earned the pres- Taiwan to teach English. When asked about what issues ing two languages and she has tries that [Fulbright sends ETAs to] tigious Fulbright and Udall schol- Blair has always been inter- of environmentalism persisted on done well with both the spoken are even aware of Fulbright,” stat- ested in agriculture as a promi- campus, Blair cited interactions and written language.” ed Barrow, “but I think they meet nent participant in the Sustainable not between people and nature, Barrow cited her experi- people and then they generalize Lawrence University Garden. Also, but ones between people and peo- ence last summer as part of the from there. So there’s a bit of pres- she has participated in the estab- ple. Fulbright-Hays seminar abroad, sure with that... [People I’ve met lishment of off-campus organiza- Stated Blair, “I hope that peo- where she traveled around rural abroad] tell me a story about the tions, such as the COTS, Inc. transi- ple [are not] afraid to get involved parts of China setting up sum- one foreigner that they met.” tional shelter’s sustainable garden in SLUG, I hope everyone feels mer camps, as something that Though both awardees admit- and the Riverview community gar- like they can come down and take furthered her plan to pursue the ted that the application process- den project. a look in the garden and take a Fulbright ETA. es were time intensive, they were She explained that the scholar- walk around and enjoy the space. “I’ve known the name for a long pleased that they persevered ship will allow her to continue her Sometimes there’s a real barrier time,” Said Barrow of the Fulbright. through with help from faculty and involvement in Lawrence and com- there.” “It’s kind of a plan I’ve had at the advisors. Their respective awards munity projects. While Blair is represent- back of my mind. [I was especially point to national recognition of Said Blair, “I won it based on ing Lawrence at the conference, interested] after last summer with their exemplary coursework and Amanda Barrow wins Fulbright. my work with my projects but it Barrow will be preparing to trav- the Fulbright-Hays, and that made extracurricular involvement. doesn’t go to support a specific el abroad as one of 28 scholars project. It supports my education selected for the Fulbright English here at Lawrence and allows me to Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan. keep doing what I’m doing.” The award will take her to CORRECTIONS: The scholarship also allows for Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s second larg- Blair to travel to Tucson, Arizona est city, where she will be placed The Lawrentian wishes to inform its readership of several in August for a conference with 79 for a year at either an elemen- mistakes published in the May 18 issue of the newspaper. In other Udall award winners. There, tary or middle school. There, she the article on the recent Holocaust Symposium, the spelling of they will get the chance to share will assist in teaching English and the concentration camp where a great deal of music was writ- their own experiences and projects engage in cultural exchange. ten was Theresienstadt, not Trechenstad (see May 18 p. 2). as well as engage in a broader dis- An influential figure and advi- Also, we unintentionally published that Jews went to conser- cussion of environmental issues. sor to Barrow, Associate Professor vation camps (p. 10, first complete paragraph). This mistake Commented Blair: “They bring of Chinese Jane Yang, explained should be replaced with “Jews were sent concentration camps.” Hava Blair wins Udall Scholarship. us all together; we mix ideas and why Barrow made an outstanding Photos by Mathias Reed have a dialogue. That’s really nice applicant. THE LAWRENTIAN

2 NEWS FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 Fifth Annual LUaroo plays live music in the Quad Abigail Schubach student bands expressing interest, Staff Writer and only fifteen spots available, ______Mohr took a different approach to Lawrence students spent last this year’s selection process. Friday and Saturday dancing, tan- Mohr showed up at the rehears- ning, and enjoying the live music als of the bands that applied, and of the fifth annual LUaroo two-day looked for diversity in music style, music festival with temperatures musicality, and senior-led groups in the ‘80s and barely a cloud in that would not have a chance to the sky. perform at LUaroo after this year. Student bands The Debutantes, Stepdad, the professional band Dilla Gents, Mike Pope and the that led the finale of the con- Papal Schism and professional cert, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on headliners Papadosio and Stepdad Saturday, was originally expected were just a few of the seventeen to come Winter Term with funding bands who performed in the Quad. from the Band Booking Committee. Modeled after the four day long Due to conflicts, the event was can- music and arts festival, Bonnaroo, celled, and BBC approached Mohr which takes place in Tennessee about moving the performance to every June, LUaroo has been tak- LUroo and Mohr quickly accepted ing place at Lawrence for the past the proposal. “LUaroo would be five years as a way for students the perfect venue for Stepdad to to let loose before the stress of perform,” said Mohr. finals kicks in. As Lawrence’s “only Mohr even admitted that he lis- two-day-long party,” the event tens to Stepdad “at least four times has gained increased popularity per week.” Sarah 2 and The High School through the years. Stepdad closes two-day music festival to enthusiastic attendees in the Quad. Senior Peter Mohr, headman of Varsity Athletes, headed by junior Photo by Emma Moss the event for the past three years, vocalist Sarah Laven, displayed appreciate them.” Some of these ture songs and a favorite amongst favorite part about LUaroo is the described the weekend as the “best their wide array of feel-good music hits included Lipps Inc.’s “Funky the Lawrence community. Laven beer garden and Sarah Laven’s per- of his entire life.” on Saturday evening. Town”, Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard believes it has become such a hit formance.” He revealed that planning for Said Laven, “We play classic it Through the Grape Vine” and because “everyone either knows Laven revealed that for her, the event began as early as January, old hits that might not be initially Diangelo’s “Brown Sugar.” someone or has experienced the LUaroo is “everyone enjoying the with student bands e-mailing him popular with the student body, “Annie Don’t Wear No Panties,” joy themselves of not wearing any music, and that’s what it’s all about their possible participation but if we can give them a mod- originally sung by Erykah Badu, has panties.” about.” in the event. With more than 40 ern twist, we hope that people can become one of the band’s signa- Said junior Camilla Grove, “My Harrison Symposium spotlights students’ work Alyssa Villaire Faculty David Burrows, presen- Lawrence’s Senior Experience pro- on their resumes and curriculum does… So doing an original piece Staff Writer tations were given in two ses- gram. Said Burrows, “What’s hap- vitae, cites this career preparation of work from an idea about some- ______sions. The range of topics includ- pening right now is that there as one of the main purposes of the thing that’s very interesting to you The 15th annual Richard A. ed “Needles and Natural Healers: are a lot of different venues for symposium. “You have to plan a is very valuable.” Harrison Symposium took place The Integration of Medical Systems [Senior Experience projects], par- very brief presentation, you have Donnelly also noted that this this past Saturday, May 19 in Main among the Tanzanian Maasai” to ticularly since they’re departmen- to put together the materials for is a rare opportunity for many Hall. “Spike Lee: Historian of Metaphoric tally based. But… we want to do it, you have to make sure that a students. “The third thing that Over 30 students gave pre- History?” to “The Politics of Music something that is more compre- general audience can understand the symposium does, though it’s sentations in topics across the in Sierra Leone.” hensive and high-profile to high- it, and you have to deal with ques- very hard because of the timing, social sciences and the humani- While student attendance was light this very important aspect of tions. Those are very, very good is to allow families to see the kind ties. Presentations lasted 20 min- sparse in the morning session, the education program.” skills to have.” of work the students have been utes each, and all were followed by the presentations gained more English major and senior Burrows also cited the indi- doing.” a 10-minute question-and-answer momentum later in the day. Bridget Donnelly gave a presenta- vidualized learning opportu- “There aren’t that many oppor- session in which the students The symposium was named tion titled “ ‘Different Ways of Not nity offered to students in the tunities for people in the humani- fielded questions from faculty, stu- after former Lawrence Dean of the Saying Such Things’: Conflicting form of honors projects and the ties and the social sciences [to pres- dents and community members. Faculty Richard A. Harrison, who Modes of Realism in Pamela and Senior Experience is invaluable. ent their work],” said Donnelly. “I All student presenters were organized the first symposium in Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure.” “Educationally, doing something think it’s great to have this to give nominated by members of the fac- 1996, after he died suddenly the Said Donnelly about her expe- that has never been done before, students the opportunity to see ulty, and after an application pro- following year. rience as a presenter, “It’s a real- that is generated by you, is one what it would be like to present a cess, students were given time Currently, the sympo- ly valuable experience, especially of the best ways to learn there is. paper in an academic setting.” slots to present in the symposium. sium is organized by Burrows, for people who are going on to If you contrast sitting in a class Many presentations covered stu- Associate Dean of the Faculty and academia, because that’s exactly and listening to other peoples’ dents’ honors projects or Senior Associate Professor of German what they’re going to need to do. ideas, they can be well present- Experience research, though not all Ruth Lanouette, and Senior And that format of 20 minutes for ed and absorbed nicely, but the presenters were seniors. Administrative Assistant-Dean of presentations and 10 minutes for very best way to learn is to gen- After a reception and a wel- the Faculty Sharon Marks. questions is pretty standard.” erate your own ideas and to play come by Provost and Dean of the Burrows emphasized the Burrows, who has encouraged them out. That’s one of the most importance of the symposium in presenters to put the symposium important things the symposium Housing selections and changes officially implemented for next year Emily Zawacki of a one-year trial process, but years, Spanish House was awarded Changes have also been made Houses must do one activity bene- Associate Layout Editor after re-evaluating the policy, the a new spot as a Theme House after to the legislation for Theme ficial to the greater Appleton com- ______Residence Life Committee decided not existing on campus last year. Houses. Theme Houses are now munity in addition to their three Housing selection for next to make all floors of the residence Artistic Expression house also re- required to do at least one benefi- other beneficial activities. year has officially concluded hall gender-neutral. applied as a Theme House and was cial activity for the Lawrence com- This activity will now be with doubles selection occurring In addition, Small Executive awarded its house back. munity or the greater Appleton coordinated through the newly last Tuesday evening. With liv- House will also adopt a completely Gaming House, a Theme community during each term. established LUCC Committee ing arrangements for next year gender-neutral policy and match House, will move from its current With a representative from on Community Service and finalized, the LUCC Residence Life its neighbor, Big Executive House, house on Union Street to the house Theme Houses checking in the Engagement that will function as a Committee has made a few chang- which already has this gender-neu- on the Quad that currently exists Residence Life Committee once a liaison between students who want es affecting student housing both tral policy in place. as Theatre House. Theatre House term, the Residence Life Committee to volunteer and the Volunteer in dorms and in group housing. There have also been changes decided to apply as a Theme House found that Theme Houses were Center. Next school year, the gender- in which groups are occupying the this year instead of as a Formal already doing a great deal of vol- Suites, quads and triples selec- neutral policy will be officially Theme and Formal Group Houses. Group House, like it had been in unteer activities not only for the tion, which took place on Monday, implemented in both Hiett Hall and After losing its status as a Formal the past, but the group was not Lawrence community, but also for May 14, went very well according Small Executive Hall. During previ- Group House last year and act- awarded its house back. the greater Appleton community to senior Val Nelson, Chairperson ous years, only two floors in Hiett ing as a Theme House this year, Delta Tau Delta, Beta Theta as well. of the Residence Life Committee. were gender neutral, which was Sinfonia regained its Formal Group Pi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa To support the volunteer cul- “There was only group that wasn’t found to prohibit some options of House status for next year and will Tau, Greenfire, Swing, Outdoor ture and commitment to service allocated a quad, and I think that’s living there. remain in the current house mem- Recreation Club, SLUG, GLOW present in the Lawrence commu- This year, all floors of Hiett bers live in now. and Co-Op will all maintain their nity, the Residence Life Committee Hall were gender-neutral as part A Theme House in previous Formal Group Houses next year. implemented a policy that Theme See Housing on page 11 THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 VARIETY 3 One last letter from Sam Lewin Ask a Fifth-Year Sam Lewin prostitute. thousands of dollars a year and get For The Lawrentian Now check out this flawless nothing in return! ______logic. Since we pay to go to college, Now, I know some of you might Commencement In her column “In Defense of we pay to meet anyone we meet in say, “But Sam, don’t we pay for college. So if you are in a relation- our educations?!” That’s bologna. second of my waking hour.” Take Singledom,” Stacey Day expresses everything you can and internalize. her disdain for college relation- ship with your significant other Everyone knows that you pay col- in college, you are paying to be in lege tuition in order to have sex, do You don’t know when you’ll need it ships and laments the death of in the future. casual dating. that relationship. If you are having drugs, drink and vandalize Sage. sex with your significant other in And to think that I’ve spent the [Insert random story to lighten According to Day, most col- the mood that everyone will know]. lege relationships are a product of college, you are paying to have sex last four years reading books, writ- with them. Ergo, your relationship ing papers, playing music and hav- Hiett meth lab my freshman year! neediness and codependence, and Man, that was wacky. needy couples make out every- is akin to hiring a prostitute. And ing intellectually stimulating dis- if you are not having sex with your cussions! That’s a whole new low. Now, back to the seriousness. where and piss off the rest of us. You may get some flak for having a While I am similarly disdainful significant other, your relationship I mean, the only thing worse is akin to hiring a pricey and unre- than awkwardly making out in the liberal arts degree — or maybe you of college relationships — especial- won’t. Maybe all of your friends ly those that are way too public — I liable escort. library is actually going there to Of course, the only people study. aren’t engineers and doctors and think Day’s column fails to expose professionals at this point. If this the essence of college romance. Let more pathetic than the clients who slobber over their hired prostitutes Editor’s Note: This article was sub- Jacob Horn is so, well, congratulations. me put this bluntly: Dating some- People may tell you that it’s one in college is akin to hiring a in public are those of us who aren’t mitted as a “letter to the editor. Columnist in college relationships. We pay Lewin graduates this year. ______inapplicable. They may tell you that you should have been spend- Dear Jacob, ing time learning a trade instead. If you were giving the com- There’s nothing wrong with learn- Looking back at end of the year excitement mencement address, what would ing a trade — in fact, I encourage you say? Seated at the back of the class for during my childhood. There were everyone to do that in addition to Bob Trettin Signed, Snooping Senior Staff Writer a few hours a week, staring at the no true final exams or final papers; the liberal arts degree — but please ______backs of the heads of kids while the lessons simply came to an end, remember the true benefit of your Ah, who am I kidding? You they learned about the states and and there was an easy transition degree. You are adaptable. And The end of the year is upon us, know these are made up names. their capitals, or the difference into a carefree summer. that is the greatest trait you have. and this means that the first year I know they’re fake. But let’s con- between a porpoise and a dolphin Now, in college, we have an The ambiguousness of the lib- of my college career is coming to tinue on with the question. I might — which I’m still a little foggy on intensive period of finals before eral arts degree is what sets it up an end. Whoa. I’m sure this sen- bust fewer jokes in this, my last — gave me an acute feeling of nos- we can even think about summer, as a force to be reckoned with. sation is far more intense for our column, but it’s only because I talgia. and even summer is far less easy- The fact that you’ve had to deal senior Lawrentians, but despite my legitimately believe the message The excitement at having a going due to summer jobs, saying with subjects as diverse as micro- relative youth, I am still overcome I’m about to convey. college student simply sit in class goodbye to friends and the ever- economics, geomorphology and by the feeling that I am indeed We’re all idiots. All of us. The with them, along with their insa- present feeling that we need to Spanish in the span of four years growing up. sooner you come to realize this, tiable curiosity, especially when it have an actual plan for our future. has trained you to tackle whatever I believe that this feeling of the better. If going to school has came to matters of my personal If I’m being honest with myself, is thrown at you, no matter the maturation has heightened in me, taught me anything, it’s that I life, was rather entertaining: I would not go back to those fan- subject. as of late, due to the amount of don’t know shit. “Do you have a girlfriend?” tastic pre-summer days of grade In closing, I’d like to leave you time I have had the privilege of Please don’t take this the “Do you shave?” “Can I call you school. with an applicable quote from a spending with a group of fifth wrong way. I’m sure you know a Robby?” No, as of recently; yes, as I like this area between juve- man that I hate. Truly despise. But through eighth grade students. lot about the metabolism of anaer- of fairly recently; and never. nility and adulthood. What’s that it makes sense in this context. As part of my Psychology of obic organisms or how markets These questions came when I called again? Oh yeah, college. It “There are known knowns; Learning course, I was required to are affected by the lack of perfect made the mistake of asking if any- fills me with such anxiety, yet con- There are things we know we complete a 20-hour practicum at a competition. But you don’t know one was confused about the spell- tentment, nervousness and excite- know. We also know there are local Appleton area school. I con- everything. And that shouldn’t par- ing lesson I had just given. I really ment, nostalgia and hope. All of known unknowns; that is to say, tacted a grade school nearby and alyze you, it should inspire you. don’t know how my home address these things combine to create this we know there are some things we then began walking there twice The fact that you don’t know has anything to do with spelling, unique and fleeting period of time do not know. But there are also a week to observe the class and everything doesn’t mean that you but I commend their eager, weird that I intend to enjoy as much as unknown unknowns — there are assist the teacher. should simply give up on learning, interest! everyone tells me I must. things we do not know we don’t I wasn’t quite sure what to overwhelmed by the abundance of The awareness of my nostalgia This process that we call grow- know.” As the crazy, senile old expect from this experience. I knowledge. You should strive to hit me more towards the end of ing up has its benefits and disad- man is trying to say, strive for the knew, of course, that it would be achieve, gathering knowledge. The my 20-hour requirement — which vantages, but so does every stage unknown. Continue to learn. And educational and valuable practice; act of learning will be beneficial, was more of an enjoyment than a of life, including adolescence. At never say stupid shit like Donald however, I did not know that it making you willing to learn any- requirement — because summer least I can drive a car and win the Rumsfeld. would resonate with me in a differ- thing from a trade to how to avoid was right around the corner for lottery if I want. If you have any questions that ent, perhaps more important, way. learning a trade. these students. you’d like me to answer, too bad. My practicum experience gave Be inspired by everything This caused me to look back I’m outta here, chumps. Seacrest me an opportunity to reflect. around you, or as Lenny Bruce on those last few weeks of school See Looking Back on page 10 out. put it: “I am influenced by every

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 A chat with Uihlein Fellow of Introducing the officers Studio Art Debbie Kupinsky

Max Randolph speech is the first layer of the com- of the Class of 2013 Staff Writer plexities of southern culture. Nancy Corona & Tammy Tran cers. President Andrew Kramer, class. Here, Kramer, Darling ______Her recollection of the experi- For The Lawrentian & Features Editor ______Vice President Tony Darling, and Nguyen share a bit about Uihlein Fellow of Studio Art ence hints her own bafflement of Class Agent J.R. Vanko and themselves and their goals for Debbie Kupinsky found a two-year the problems and tension in this Recently, the class of 2013 Secretary Nhi Nguyen will be next year’s senior class. job teaching art and art appre- overlooked region of the U.S. elected their senior class offi- representing the next senior ciation at a small college not far “In the south, people care from Greenwood in the Mississippi about the past; they care about Delta, and there found significant the history, whether they acknowl- President-Elect Andrew Kraemer experience from which to inspire edge it or not, and I have incorpo- her art and inform her understand- rated that into my work.” Pausing a 200-level math class, history gift is usually viewed as a way ing of sensitive issues, particular momentarily to ruminate on a class and Major British Writers,” for the class to give back to to different regions of America. piece of art sitting off in the cor- he shared. For his final year at Lawrence. In other years, grad- Kupinsky is currently in ner, Kumpinsky continued to draw Lawrence, Kraemer looks for- uating classes have decided to her second year of teaching at contrast to that statement: “The ward to spending time in the put money into the Lawrence Lawrence. She received a B.A. in way that things are hidden or VR to reach out to friends and fund or have created scholar- English from Syr+acuse University, revealed, both here [in Wisconsin] the people he’s been unable to ships targeted toward students her B.F.A. from Kansas City Art or in California, someone tears spend time with. that would otherwise not be Institute and her M.F.A. from down a building, then paves it over When asked why he decid- able to attend. Louisiana State University. to build something new. Life just ed to run for senior class presi- While Kraemer believes She teaches introduction to moves on and that’s okay.” dent, Kraemer responded, “I those are meaningful gifts, he studio art and is specifically inter- When I gave her a look to felt I had a chance of winning. and Vice President Tony Darling ested in ceramics. Her work was acknowledge her observation, she I [also] feel that I do fairly share a different ambition for recently featured in an exhibition continued to make another point. well at connecting with differ- their class’ gift to Lawrence. titled “Eden?” in the Leech Gallery She sat closer to the edge of her ent people.” Already he has begun planning of the Wriston Art Center. chair this time, still with hands Photo by Nhi Nguyen Kraemer continued, “I and discussing with class of Kupinsky and her husband held together, resting on her lap. “ Kraemer is a member of was hesitant about coming ’12 president, Mara Kunin, how taught at several colleges and uni- “You know this lake here?” She Beta and spends his time out- to Lawrence, [but] since I’ve to approach the task of fund- versities in southern California raised her eyebrows and her pitch side of the classroom working been here I just really loved raising. for five years before Kupinsky of voice. “Lake Butte de Morts at the info-desk or reading. An Lawrence, and I love to get that By reaching out to lead- followed her husband to the means ‘hill of [the] dead.’ There economics major and fan of enthusiasm across the board.” ers of different organizations Mississippi Delta after he received was a Native American Burial the liberal arts, he is excited to As senior class president, around campus from Greek life, a job offer at a university. Ground there and no one thinks take classes that he didn’t have a major part of his duty is She described their initial reac- about that anymore. In the South a chance to in previous years. to raise money for what will tion as apprehension, followed the past is still present because “Next term I plan on taking be the senior class gift. This See Kraemer on page 7 by excitement to pick up and there is still living memory of seg- move from southern California regation… [and] the lasting tension to Greenwood in Leflore County, is corrosive to the nature of inter- Vice President-Elect Tony Darling Mississippi. personal relationships.” The median household income She pointed to a large sphere Tony Darling, an econom- success, and I want to draw in the county is $22,020 as report- turned on its flat side. It’s painted ics and government double on them as a resource while ed by the U.S. Census Bureau. The black and decked with ceramic major has been elected senior allowing them opportunities to city of Itta Bena has a medium flowers. I recognized this piece class Vice President. Darling showcase their own leadership, income $20,968. The U.S. poverty from “Eden?” and she told me was born and raised in the organizational, and teamwork level set in 2011 was $22,350. the concept behind the piece is to greater metropolitan area of skills. This will allow us to Kupinsky said, “At my hus- show that beauty is flawed and she Hortonville, Wisconsin. expand our efforts and put on band’s university where I had my draws parallel to the landscape of When asked why he decid- higher quality events.” studio, there was very little sup- Mississippi she says inspires her ed to run for senior class Vice Outside of school, Darling port by the state of Mississippi for work. She explained that the bucol- President, Darling shared that enjoys spending time with the department and college, so the ic Mississippi landscape is also he had an interest in giving close friends, racquetball, place was really falling apart, and flawed with its living past. back to Lawrence. Said Darling, watching movies and playing there was a lack of basic materials “Nothing can be perfect in the “I thought it would be a great the occasional video game. He and access to faculty development world because when you look clos- chance to give back to a com- also has a passion for play- for learning new technologies. I’m er, you’ll find the worm.” munity that has had a deep ing and listening to music. ”I thankful that Lawrence works so Up on her wall, she has several impact on who I am today and provide, the drums, keyboards efficiently and that the college is of her ceramic pieces. One features Photo by Nhi Nguyen to which I owe a great deal of and sensual vocals for my band really supportive of teaching.” the head of a fox on a child’s body ly great idea for an event or my past success.” on campus… If you haven't Kupinsky identifies herself with an open cavity in its chest. campaign, I want to create an Darling would like to work heard us play before, you really as a populist, and it’s evident “You know… because I had the atmosphere that allows them to towards increasing student should. nine out of 10 doctors through the interview that she baby, I knew nothing can be all share it comfortably. I believe engagement on campus. Said agree. The 10th doctor is in our draws from her work experience in horrible.” the Senior Class Committee is Darling, “If somebody who is rival band.” both the Deep South and in south- She was born here in Wisconsin. also a vital component to our not involved with us has a real- ern California to inspire both her I asked her what worm is here in teaching and her artwork. Wisconsin, and she recounted a “There are things I like about recent trip to Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Secretary-Elect Nhi Nguyen the south, particularly its layers,” Wright’s house outside of Madison. she shared. The layers that she During the three-hour trip down, for every “Stand with Walker sign,” An international student with members of her class after sees in the landscape of the south, from Vietnam, Nguyen is major- graduation. Along with those she explained, often reflect the a sign to with the slogan “recall Walker” would follow. “Neighbors ing in psychology with a minor responsibilities she will help complex and still present racial in biology. After Lawrence, with organizing and planning tensions that are still in the south. draw lines between one another, over issues that concessions will she plans on going to nursing events for the senior class. “Manners,” she told me, “are the school. Aside from academics oil that keep the cogs of southern “I’m excited for next year. and extra-curricular activities, society running smoothly.” Polite See Kupinsky on page 5 This is studying abroad for me, Nguyen said, “I like to take and I really want to make the naps; it’s really really hard not best of my experience,” she to! I stay up late and what not. shared. I like to eat out and take walks. Although she is involved I don’t really play sports, but I in Lawrence International, is like to play volleyball and go a Lawrence Fund Ambassador shopping. I just mostly like to and is a member of Kappa get to know people.” Kappa Gamma, Nhi felt as When asked what her favor- Photo by Nhi Nguyen though she could get more ite memory at Lawrence has That will be a very special involved with a leadership posi- been, she shared, “There are memory because we don’t have tion. As secretary, she hopes many things I love about being sororities in Vietnam.” get to know more members of at Lawrence. [During] Welcome On the other hand, a more her class. Week freshman year, I won the disappointing yet humor- Her role as senior class sec- rock paper scissors competi- ous aspect she considers a retary is to maintain communi- tion at Playfair! I love campus “Lawrence difference” is never cation among the class and its events, especially Mardi Gras; board members. She also looks it’s really fun. I [also] really forward to keeping in touch liked being a part of Kappa. See Nguyen on page 7 Photo by Mathias Reed THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 FEATURES 5 Appletones move forward with student-run a cappella group

Tammy Tran Said Lewis, “I love that the Features Editor Appletones is a student run group ______that is geared more towards the From the Lawrence feel and enjoyment of music rather Conservatory to the individual than the discipline of music. I love musical talents of members of our beatboxing because it requires a student body, music is an undeni- unique use of muscles.” able component of the Lawrence To gain membership, students difference. were required to go through an Meet the Appletones, a stu- application process. First, they dent-run a cappella group aimed were asked to sing 30 seconds of a at enriching the Lawrence commu- pop song they felt would show off nity through music. From public their voice. Then those who audi- concerts to musical competitions, tioned were tested on tonal mem- the Appletones strive to integrate ory and pitch matching abilities. students from the conservatory Auditioners were then invited and college, offering an alternative to a call back, where they were to classical ensembles on campus. asked to learn two parts of an The Appletones started dur- assigned piece of music. ing Winter Term of this year, when Said Massey, “They sang the junior Daniel Vinitsky and fresh- parts solo and part of a bigger man Eli Massey grew interested in group. The beat box audition was the idea of starting an a cappella kind of different. We had two beat group. boxers audition and it culminated in a beat box battle. As far as audi- Appletones perform at Jamnesty concert Said Massey, “Both of us were Photo courtesy of Eli Massey kind of shocked that there weren’t tions go, we are looking for indi- Appletones, and any other impor- tact us. We may even be able to have a wide spectrum of stuff any a capella groups on campus… viduals with a good ear, nice tone tant Appletones business,” shared compensate you.” going down. As far as vocal music Finally, over winter break we decid- and somebody that we could see Massey. In addition to recruiting a core goes, before we basically just had ed we would [start one].” fitting in with the group well.” The Appletones are also work- group of members, the Appletones classical, which is wonderful and In addition to Appletones’ The Appletones recent- ing toward developing a stronger had their first performance at really important, but I felt like the musical directors Vinitsky and ly applied for official recogni- campus and community presence. this month’s Jamnesty concert. school was lacking an avenue for Massey, current Appletone mem- tion with LUCC and is waiting “We’re looking to involve They have one more performance students that want to get involved bers include freshmen Christian to hear back from the council. more folks and interact with more planned this term, which will be in with music but aren’t particularly Stillings, Max Kligman, Tom Sasani, For next year, however, they’ve folks,” said Massey. The group has collaboration with Conchordance, passionate about classical singing. Wil Joel, Stephanie Sundberg, Al already got plans for growth. This prioritized creating more sophis- the all-female a cappella group. It’s a fun group because we’ve cre- Schmitz, Elizabeth Vaughan, includes another round of audi- ticated arrangements, tighter har- The performance is May 29 at 7:30 ated a really strong bond and I’ve Maggie Ward, Morgan Krhin and tions in the fall to recruit more tal- monies, and greater social bonds p.m. in the Warch Campus Center’s met new people or strengthened beatboxer David Lewis. Sophomore ent. The Appletones are also look- among group members. Continued Esch-Hurvis room. existing friendships and that’s Appletones include Michael ing to host weekly meetings open Massey, “We’re [even] looking for Said Massey, “Lawrence is an always important.” Uselmann, Jon Stombres and Shea to all of campus. “The meetings people to arrange music for us. If amazingly-musical place, and I Love. will focus on things like booking Appletones shows, promoting the you’re interested, definitely con- think it’s really important that we Assistant Professor of Music Michael Mizrahi releases The Bright Motion

Andre Augustine have influences of jazz, rock and until after college, when he discov- with to write pieces to contribute exposed to new music.” For The Lawrentian other genres, it is still created ered how much he loved the piano, on this album. Other ways that Mizrahi plans ______within a classical framework. that he decided to make piano per- “All of these composers had on promoting the album is by per- As students and faculty finish “When I was in school, I rare- formance his profession. music that I really liked and that forming in many concerts within the school year with papers, grad- ly played new music. I usual- After he finished grad school, spoke to me,” Mizrahi said. “I have the next year. In June, he plans ing and final exams, one professor ly focused on the greats,” said he became a freelance pianist played for all of them in ensem- on performing the entire album is ending the year with the release Mizrahi. “However, on this album, I in New York City, where he per- bles, and I felt like they would in New York City and Washington, of his debut solo album. Assistant wanted to explore new music from formed with different chamber write music that I really liked play- D.C. He is also is getting in touch Professor of Music Michael a solo piano perspective.” groups and was involved in pro- ing. I also chose composers who with many different blogs to help Mizrahi’s first album, “The Bright “Motion” is beginning to gramming in Carnegie Hall, which knew me as a pianist and knew my promote this album. Motion,” will be released May 29 receive promotion and is already allowed him to work with different sound.” In spite of the success that his through the renowned record label being recognized by large media public schools in Manhattan and One way in which this album music is already receiving, Mizrahi New Amsterdam Records. outlets, such as National Public Queens. is different from other classical does not only consider himself to “Motion”is a collection of songs Radio. “I was doing a lot of different albums is that listeners do not be part of this success. that revitalizes classical piano and Before getting to this point, things, and I was really interested have to listen to the album with “My name is on the album as sheds light on pieces created by Mizrahi had his start on the piano in focusing in on teaching,” said a classical ear. Mizrahi purposely a solo piano artist,” Mizrahi said. some of today’s most innovative before he could even remember, Mizrah. “I wanted to be a fulltime worked with each composer and “But there is nothing solo about composers. Although these pieces learning how to play and read teacher.” piece to exhibit different influenc- the project.” music from his mother. It was not As a result, he moved to es that give this album a unique He believes that he could not Wisconsin to be a professor at sound. do this album without the help Lawrence, teaching courses that One of the main ways of different friends from college include applied piano, piano lit- Mizrahi and the publicists at New and fellow composers. His project erature, accompany courses and Amsterdam Records promoted the involves many different people, Lawrence’s own Freshman Studies. album was to create a short two- most of them his friends, and he Even though Mizrahi became minute music video. The music is grateful for the fact that he can involved in Lawrence, he never lost video features Mizrahi and differ- get great results from this album touch with some of his musician ent scenery from New York City. because of them. and composer friends from grad It has slowly been receiving a lot “Stay in touch with all the school that helped him to become of press on its own, but after NPR talented people you meet at involved in new music. In grad featured the video on their classi- Lawrence,” Mizrahi said. “Because school, he created a group with cal music blog, it has received over you never know what cool projects his friends called the NOW Music five thousand views. you will end up doing with them in Ensemble, which features a group “In the classical world, this the future.” of composers and performers who is considered as a viral video,” If you have any other questions work together to advance classi- Mizrahi said. “One good thing about Mizrahi or his album you cal music. about this music video is the fact can email him, or you can get his Mizrahi asked some of these that people, who would not nor- album May 29. Photo by Mathias Reed same composers that he worked mally buy this album, have been

side many minority groups; I have well-formed opinions.” fact that there was nothing to ticipated in while living in rural Kupinsky asked her what she thinks of the I asked her about her life do outside of the studio. [There Mississippi. “Appleton has much students here. outside of the classroom in was] class and chores around the more to offer, but I’m also signifi- continued from page 4 She explained that Appleton Mississippi, and she responded, house and my work.” cantly busier, which is great, but I need be made for.” has been a pleasant place to “I cooked a lot, made a lot of art- She talked with distaste still don’t watch movies.” Kupinsky talked about her work and live and that she enjoys work. That was incredibly helpful of cat fishing and duck hunt- experience working in places very the students here and says that to my studio practice, and this ing, which are the sports of the different from Appleton, along- “[Lawrentians] are well read and was largely in part due to the south, neither of which she par- THE LAWRENTIAN

6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 Examining hellenic equality Alan Duff One such group that could Staff Writer ask themselves if their policies STAFF EDITORIAL ______could use revision is college sorori- College, for almost every ties. Compared to other groups attendee, could be described as a on campus that treat men and Class of 2012 lesson in choice. Students must women equally, sororities — or in choose what college they want to Lawrence’s case, female fraterni- As this academic year comes to a close, we at The Lawrentian, would like to take a moment to go to, what they want to major in ties — have many rules that their reflect on the numerous accomplishments of the class of 2012. — and if they want to finish that members must follow that their The seniors who will be graduating from Lawrence next month leave as model members of the 10-page paper or watch just one all-male counterparts are never Lawrence community. They are the last class to know what it’s like to enjoy a true “Downer sit” and more YouTube video. For this rea- troubled by. the first to be required to complete a time-consuming senior experience. son I believe that when someone When hosting formal events, Over the past four years, seniors have gained praise in many ways. Here are a few examples: goes to college, their choices and many sororities need to inform • Min Byers helped support an orphanage in Ghana; decisions should be maximized their nationals and then have them • Alex Johnson composed an original film score; rather than restricted. approved weeks in advance. Some • Kelsey Burk, Jake Fisher, Kinsey Fournier, and Emma Richart performed on Wisconsin Public Over the past hundred years, sororities won’t allow their mem- Radio; the United States has experienced bers to bring their dates in small • Elise Mozena helped win the Fox Valley spelling bee; an influx in choices that all of its groups, but will only allow one • Hava Blair won the fifth Udall Scholarship won by a Lawrentian; citizens can make, from women’s large group of students for their • Beth Larson won more tennis matches than any other player in Lawrence history; suffrage and desegregation, to who official formals. If a student then • Rachel Young won a Rotary Embassador Scholarship; can serve in the armed forces. With leaves the formal, they are not • Sam Estrem had his original research accepted at FLAIRS, the Florida Artificial Intelligence more choices came more equality allowed back in. Research Society; for many adult citizens. At colleges where sororities are • and Mallory Koula broke a NCAA record for the fastest three consecutive goals by a player This is a great thing, as increas- actually allowed to have houses, and a team in a soccer match against Beloit College. es in choices have facilitated more there are enforced curfews for how This list is by no means comprehensive. In fact, the class of 2012 has shown that individual freedom. But equality is some- late boys may be over at night, if accomplishments are only great when shared in a community. Whether or not we recognize it, thing that we can always hope to at all. These are ideas that sound seniors have influenced and shaped all of our experiences here at Lawrence. It is impossible to improve. This is especially true noble, but belong to a chauvinis- imagine our time here without them, in part because their presence defines the Lawrence that we on places like college campuses, tic era and are frankly insulting to currently know. where the goal should be promo- women. We, at The Lawrentian, would like to congratulate all graduating seniors on their various tion of different ideas and choices. I’m not saying these rules accomplishments, and thank them for the numerous invaluable contributions they’ve made to the But this shouldn’t be just the col- aren’t well intended and that the Lawrence community. lege, but also groups on campus argument that they exist to “pro that can work to improve student’s choices rather than limit them. See Greek on page 10 Restrooms not safe for some Elizabeth Graber ment, discrimination and violence individual’s privacy, comfort and Peaceful NATO protests For The Lawrentian when they enter a public restroom safety.We already have a few of ______as a result of their perceived gen- these in campus buildings such as come with a large price tag Imagine what it would be like der. To avoid such harassment, Memorial Hall, the Conservatory to worry that someone might call some people avoid public rest- and in the group and theme hous- security on you just as you close rooms altogether, leading to severe es. However, there are many more Daniel Perret-Goluboff arrests were for minor infractions, the stall door. Imagine being ver- health problems. buildings — including most of the Staff Writer and the offending parties were ______bally harassed and told that you The right to use a restroom residence halls — that do not have typically released within a number is one granted not by the govern- this important resource. don’t belong in the restroom you’ve The Chicago Police Department of hours. chosen, or even being physically ment or even the school, but by the Small liberal arts schools such Sunday, following the largest human body. No one should have as Oberlin and Grinnell, as well certainly holds a largely neg- removed from a restroom because ative reputation when it comes protests surrounding the summit, you don’t conform to someone’s to be targeted or attacked sim- as other larger universities, have roughly two dozen protesters were ply because of this basic human already enacted gender-neutral to dealing with protesters within conception of gender. the city limits. It’s not as though injured after police lines advanced These are all very real pos- need, and no one should feel afraid restroom policies on their cam- on demonstrators who refused to or uncomfortable stepping across puses. they haven’t earned it, considering sibilities to many people, includ- the massive amounts of violence disperse. ing students here at Lawrence. that undistinguished threshold. All campus restrooms need not In the big scheme of things, I The value of gender-neutral be gender-neutral — only enough they have inflicted upon protest- There is an effective way to com- ing groups throughout the history suppose, these numbers aren’t all bat these injustices: gender-neu- restrooms is not limited to those that someone who needs one that bad. Nobody died, very little who are transgender or who have doesn’t need to leave the building. of the city — most notably the tral restrooms. bloodshed at the 1968 Democratic property was destructed, and the A gender-neutral restroom is non-normative gender expres- What Lawrence needs is enough peace was generally maintained. sions. They can be helpful to fami- gender-neutral restrooms to pro- National Convention. open to anyone, regardless of gen- This reputation led many to There is, however, one number der identity or expression. Because lies with children — a single father vide safe options in every building. from the weekend that is truly with a young daughter he needs to More information and resourc- fear the worst in the days approach- Lawrence is home to students, fac- ing the recent NATO summit in alarming: the price tag. ulty and staff who represent a accompany to the restroom can’t es on gender neutral restrooms can Though no final figure has go into a ladies’ room, but doesn’t be found at safe2pee.org. The goal Chicago last weekend, but analysis wide spectrum of gender identi- of the weekend’s events have left been released following the pro- ties, it is essential that the school want to bring his young child into of this organization is to create a tests, the city estimated that the the men’s room with him. national database of restrooms so many with a growing sense of hope provide for these Lawrentians. for police-civilian interactions in total cost to police and to secure Navigating gender-segregated People who have disabilities people who do not feel safe in tra- the NATO summit would fall some- and who require an attendant — ditional public restrooms can eas- the future. restrooms can be especially diffi- The numbers certainly favor where between $55 and $65 mil- cult for the campus’ transgender who may be of a different gender ily find alternatives. lion dollars. — also have a difficult time navi- If you are interested in an that line of thought. According to population as well as for anyone Reuters, over the entirety of the This is where I’m torn. I under- who does not conform to society’s gating restrooms. ongoing discussion on the topic of stand that money — exorbitant Single-stall gender-neutral gender neutral restrooms, please week’s worth of protests that fol- expected appearances and behav- lowed the NATO summit, police amounts of it, at that — must iors for men and women. restrooms would resolve the issue send an e-mail to ramosr@law- — one toilet behind a door that rence.edu. made fewer than 100 total arrests. Many individuals face harass- NATO can be closed and locked for an Apparently, almost all of these See on page 10

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FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Why enroll in a class on local civic engagement? Letter to the Editor Marika Straw It would teach you how learn Staff Writer about community issues — and ______My name is Heath Gordon, and I graduated in 2008. For those of you who have been completely hopefully give you some ideas consumed by the Lawrence bubble, this was the single worst time to be a college graduate in modern The sun is shining, the weath- about how to help resolve them. U.S. history. er is nice, your classes are wind- It would teach you how to interact Things have gotten better, yes. But there’s a pretty good chance that you graduates will not have a ing down — or maybe they aren’t. with a variety of people in a variety job when all your younger friends are toddling off to study Harry Potter next year. You’re looking longingly at the of contexts. But let my story be a beacon of hope. I am now a moderately successful freelance writer who owns grass outside and thinking of My second set of reasons a cat, a flat screen television and a subscription to Smithsonian magazine. jumping naked in lakes or getting involves the importance of com- And, when I graduated, I had a job. When I graduated I went home, slept in the same bed that fos- up to shenanigans with friends. munity. We live in an intercon- tered so, so many dreams of a naked Denise Richards and worked on a farm. The last thing on your mind is nected world. Yet often we get That’s right, for five days a week, eight hours a day, I pulled plants out of the ground, drove a tractor next year. wrapped up in ourselves and quit and packed boxes for a local CSA. My body rebelled against me in previously incalculable ways. But wait! Before you check out, looking outside. This is a shame But you know what? I saved my money, and six months later, I moved to Northern Virginia — where there’s one thing you should con- not just because there is real need I was fired from a series of jobs before indulging in self-employment. There’s no way I could have done sider for next year that you may in the world, but also because by it if I hadn’t gotten my hands dirty. not have heard of: a civic engage- doing so we’re missing out on Due to shortsighted, draconian and, gosh I’ll say it, racist immigration reform in many states, there ment course. opportunities to learn and grow. is a significant shortage of farm labor. If you are willing to work hard, you will not be turned down. What’s this, you say? We don’t We’re here at Lawrence to It will suck something awful. But food will taste better, you will sleep hard and you will truly know have classes in civic engagement learn. But what are we here to the meaning of work. If you can make it as a farm laborer, you can make it in any industry. I honestly here! learn? As I said earlier, it’s practi- believe that. Ah, but yes, my little grasshop- cal for us to participate in commu- So there you go, class of whatever year it is. You can either postpone your future wearing out the per, we do now! Drumroll, please… nity life here in terms of gaining clicker of your mouse playing Diablo III, or you can do some real work for once. Next fall, Associate Professor of job experience. But it’s also per- -Heath Gordon ‘08 History and Pieper Family Professor sonally and emotionally fulfilling. of Servant Leadership Monica When we encounter these Rico, Lawrence’s renowned and kinds of things, we become unable beloved professor, will be teach- to look away. We feel we must do ing the class Civic Engagement and something about them. ACTA: an attempt to unify copyright law the Fox Cities, UNIC 315. In this This is a good thing. This content creators. People have claimed that ACTA class, students will explore citizen means we’re learning not just how Nathan Lawrence Web Manager Those who create content for is nothing more than a back-chan- involvement in local politics and to write an essay, but also how to ______distribution over the internet, nel method of getting the same community organization both aca- be compassionate and nonjudg- obviously a globally accessible results as SOPA, that the record demically, through readings, and mental. This means we’re growing In terms of press time, it has resource, must carefully consid- and film industries have sim- through field trips outside of the out of our apathy. been roughly a week since a fire- er not only their own country’s ply moved their lobbies over to Lawrence bubble! By becoming involved in the storm has broken out across the regulations, but also the dozens treaties instead of legislation. If this wasn’t enough, stu- local community, we learn what Internet over the anti-counter- of other countries that may have However, that isn’t what ACTA is dents will also spend a weekend the issues are and become bet- feiting treaty, Anti-Counterfeiting completely different language in intended for. at Björklunden and will be eli- ter equipped to deal with them, Trade Agreement, which — among their own copyright legislation. ACTA is supposed to prevent gible to produce a film on a local whether that’s by volunteering other things — forces signa- This can be a huge obstacle to acts of criminal counterfeiting, issue of their choice with award- at The Warming Shelter now or tories across the world, includ- internet publication. In fact, one acts like the distribution and man- winning documentary filmmaker by becoming community leaders ing Australia, most of the EU, the of the reasons that publishers still ufacture of fake purses or sun- and Artist-in-Residence Catherine down the road. Learning about United States, Canada and Japan, remain the most popular and saf- glasses. Tatge in the winter. community issues isn’t depressing. to pass laws similar to those in the est method of distribution for nov- For now, this legislation seems If you weren’t completely sold It’s empowering. United States protecting the rights els in this digital age is that they to be dead, but something new is by that dazzling description, I’d If you want to become empow- of content creators. have enormous legal teams ready bound to rise in its place short- like to offer a few more reasons ered — or even if you even think Many have expressed dissent- to tackle each of these countries’ ly. This time I would encourage why you should consider taking it. there’s the slightest chance you ing opinions for this treaty, call- unique content protection laws. people to carefully and critically My first set of reasons is for might want to take the class — ing it draconian, abusive and an This disparity of copyright law consider the potential benefits of the self-interested. You know who please take a moment to email attempt to circumvent normal is not only impractical, but also an agreement, as well as its con- you are. Don’t worry; I’m one of Rico and let her know. I’m fight- legislative measures. However, I unacceptable. ACTA should help to sequences. you, too. This would be so excel- ing hard for this class because would like to take this opportuni- narrow this gap significantly. ACTA was not ideal, but it did lent to put on your résumé. Not if people don’t sign up for it, it ty to voice what I think is a much Though this treaty is overly offer potentially helpful improve- just because it would look good, will get cancelled. I just couldn’t clearer, more staid opinion. strong— one particular provision ments to the current system and but because it would actually mean bear to see that happen, because Though I do not support ACTA, has been interpreted as an attempt the status quo. Needless to say, something. Lawrentians care more than that. I do see what it is attempting to do, to censor websites which infringe copyright law needs significant Taking this class would say Let’s show them that we do. and I respect those aims. copyright or have links to infring- changes in this age of infinite something about the ways you Right now, copyright law is a ing material — the treaty itself is copying without consequence. choose to spend your time and mess, both in the United States necessary to fix all the disparate ACTA may have offered some what you care about. It would and the world. It seems that every rules and regulations until we can of these changes that were neces- teach you about the workings of country developed enough to have come up with a more universal and sary along with the bad things. nonprofits and about community a clear distribution system has consistent language of legislation Throwing the baby out with the development. their own unique and quirky sys- for such overarching matters. bath water doesn’t solve anything. tem to legally protect the rights of

brainstorm and decide on a class gift and that his class will be It’s a bad example of a Lawrence Kraemer gift that everyone can agree on. one that will be remembered. He Nguyen Difference, but really, my profes- With this plan he is hope- also looks forward to keeping in sors never get sick; I never get continued from page 4 ful that more members of the touch with the members of his continued from page 4 sick! I just never have a class to members of the conserva- senior class will be encouraged class long after they have left having a class canceled. canceled!” tory, Kraemer plans to meet with to contribute towards their class Lawrence. “We never have snow days. a diverse group of students to

The opinions expressed in “Jumping off the back of a “Achieving Senior Status” this section are those of gold cart at The Gobbler.” -Beth Larson the students, faculty and -Jesse Simonson community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff edito- rial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian wel- “Spurgin on his back pre- ”The day I met Will Melnick.” comes everyone to submit tending to be Gregor Samsa -Brenda Zuleger their own opinions using during freshman studies.” the parameters outlined in -Ariella Morik the masthead. THE LAWRENTIAN

8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 Wind Ensemble’s dazzling final concert of the year

Lauren Nokes of cities. Staff Writer The Lux Quartet played bril- ______liantly and emotionally. I was alter- Wind Ensemble’s phenome- nately stunned by their technical nal final concert May 19 wowed prowess in fast, chaotic passages the Chapel, featuring outstand- and moved by the many haunting, ing performances by the Lux beautiful interludes. There were Saxophone Quartet and superse- also parts when the music seemed nior Sam Golter, the 2012 winner to represent different ethnicities of the Wind Ensemble Concerto of cities by adopting their musi- Competition. cal styles. The success of an entire con- After Lux’s performance, cert for an ensemble, however, Golter performed Carl Reinecke’s does not depend solely upon a few “Concerto in D Major for Flute and select performers; an ensemble is Wind Band.” His dazzling perfor- only as strong as its weakest play- mance of this bright and brilliant er. And all of the musicians played piece brought the audience to their to a high standard of excellence to feet. The D major feel of the music create incredible music. created an elevating effect, and the The first piece, “Urban entire work was quite lovely. Requiem” by Michael Colgrass, fea- The last work on the program tured the Lux Saxophone Quartet. was Frank Ticheli’s “Symphony As the name suggests, this work No. 1.” This dramatic and emo- tional piece showcased the musi- is a lament for the souls of the Photo by Emma Moss urban dead. According to Colgrass, cality and power of the ensem- he wished to depict the “tragedies ble through its depiction of the of Music and Director of Bands ing, Wind Ensemble has recent- tionally, I can only agree that the and struggles” of cities as well self’s transformative journey from Andrew Mast said that he chose ly been invited to participate in ensemble will lose some fine musi- as their “power and energy.” He youthfulness to spiritual tran- to end the concert with this work next year’s National Band Directors cians, although I know that the rest chose the saxophone as the pri- scendence, featuring Steven Paul as a celebration of the graduating Conference. At the concert, Mast of its members will carry on the mary instrument because of its Spears singing the beautiful prayer seniors, who have grown both as praised the graduating seniors for ensemble’s commitment to a high closeness to the human voice and for peace and hope in the last musicians and human beings dur- being the core leadership who have standards. because the saxophone grew out movement. Associate Professor ing their time at Lawrence. made this possible. After hear- In honor of their excellent play- ing these seniors play so excep- “The Elegance of the Hedgehog” is a rich, French novel Natalie Schermer ably boring exterior. The other is — Renée’s cat is named Leo, after than a little girl. Together, Mr. Ozu makes sense that she would refer- Staff Writer 12-year-old Paloma, an extreme- Leo Tolstoy. They’re also linked by and Renée help Paloma realize that ence them. It’s easy to get lost in ______ly precocious girl whose parents a common love for Japanese cul- not all adults are like her snobby, all the allusions, worrying about Originally published in France don’t understand her and who is ture. Renée spends hours with the bourgeois family or the rest of the what’s being referenced at every under the title “L’élégance du héri- so convinced of the utter mean- films of Yasujiro Ozu, a Japanese building’s tenants. second, and Barbery has been sson,” everything about Muriel inglessness of life that she plans director, while Paloma loves read- Barbery, both a novelist and praised for her work in this man- Barbery’s slim novel screams to commit suicide on her 13th ing manga. It is only when a new a professor of philosophy, here ner. The beginning of the novel, “French!” The stylish yet simple birthday. and mysterious resident moves presents a mélange of her two before Mr. Ozu moves in, moves color-blocked cover sets the tone They’re an odd pair, and indeed into the building, a Mr. Ozu, that professions. “The Elegance of the very slowly, and it’s in the allu- perfectly for the deceptively sim- they don’t even become friends the walls that both Renée and Hedgehog” is chock full of literary, sions and the world Barbery has ple novel within. “The Elegance of until near the end of the novel. Paloma have built up gently begin philosophical, and artistic allu- created from them that the inter- the Hedgehog” tells the story of But the narration switches between to come down. sions, from Sartre to Flaubert, of est lies. two surprisingly similar Parisians them, Renée’s sections unad- Mr. Ozu, a Japanese business- exactly the type you would expect But after Mr. Ozu enters, and living in a big, old, fashionable dressed and Paloma’s entries in man, is the first to see through from this sort of novel. They don’t the plot pace picks up a bit, I found Paris apartment building. her book of “profound thoughts.” both Renée and Paloma and the feel forced, though, as allusions I stopped caring quite as much and One is 50-something year-old While Renée and Paloma are very one who brings them both togeth- are wont to do; rather, they mesh became much more interested in Renée, the unremarkable build- different people in very different er. He suspects that Renée is not perfectly with the personalities of the character interactions and sto- ing caretaker who hides a philo- situations in life, they have similar the stout, boring, uneducated the protagonists. ryline — perhaps in the same man- sophical soul and a love of litera- souls, both closet intellectuals who Frenchwoman she pretends to be Renée is the type to have read ner as Paloma becomes interested ture beneath a stony and remark- revel in philosophy and literature and sees Paloma as much more Proust and Kant and Tolstoy; it in the world. Iris Out: Meryl Streep in “Iron Lady” Silversun Pickups’ album Anna Buchholz reveals the stubbornness and It was no surprise when Streep Staff Writer passion Thatcher had in leading was named Best Actress for her explores new territory ______Britain from 1979-1990. work in the “Iron Lady.” Her career um source — Radiohead's seminal The 2011 film “Iron Lady” The film also explores the per- encompasses an expansive palette Peter Boyle Staff Writer "OK Computer." Silversun Pickups gives audiences a peek into the life sonal struggles in Thatcher’s life, of roles, such as in “Kramer vs. ______aren't retreating into darkness and career of one of Britain’s most particularly her fight with demen- Kramer” (1979), “Sophie’s Choice” here, but exploring the parameters controversial politicians, Lady tia later in life. The film begins and (1982), “The Devil Wears Prada” Some bands have the unfortu- of their sound. Considering that Margaret Thatcher. ends in her old age and is filled (2006), “Mamma Mia” (2008) and nate distinction of being constantly "Swoon," their second album, had Recognized for her phenome- with flashbacks and memories “Julie and Julia” (2009). Many of compared to an older, more accom- already overextended the anthe- nal acting with an Academy Award from her life as a teenager to being these roles were of strong-mind- plished group, their development mic dream-pop of their debut, it's for Best Actress, Meryl Streep Prime Minister. The vulnerability ed, independent female characters, stunted in the shadow of someone a useful reconsideration. transforms into England’s lon- of this otherwise strong woman is and Streep does not downplay any else's former greatness. The Los Immediately upon hearing gest reigning Prime Minister and painfully revealed by her children’s of their strength or individuality. Angeles outfit Silversun Pickups "Skin Graph," the album's open- explores Thatcher’s family life, her frequent reminders that she is no Though Margaret Thatcher’s are one such band, judged by their er, I made the assumption that struggle to gain recognition as a longer the Prime Minister anymore strong political views and policies apparent similarity to the formerly keyboardist/knob-twiddler Joe political figure in a male-dominat- and that her husband is dead. continue to be a topic of contro- great Smashing Pumpkins. Shared Lester renegotiated his contract ed government, and her fight with The audience is immersed into versy, her influence as a female initials, similar love of buzz-saw before this album's production. dementia during her later years. Thatcher’s aging mind as she has becoming a political leader cannot effects, and a lead singer with a In the minute-plus intro to the Margaret Thatcher blazed a a hallucinations of conversations be ignored. “Iron Lady” puts her peculiar voice define both groups, record, Lester's stuttering square trail for female politicians, devel- and intimate moments with her political character on display, but but Silversun Pickups have largely wave competes with frontman oping a reputation for her refusal deceased spouse. And although also explores the range of pains steered clear of the Pumpkins' infi- Brian Aubert's chiming guitar, an to give up. “Never compromise” is she radiates the attitude of an and struggles she endured and nite sadness and their more eso- uncontested force on the previous the phrase associated with her atti- independent woman, images of her continues to battle today. teric songwriting. albums. Lester has done well to tude in this film, and Streep fully picking out his suit and helping Political views aside, Meryl "Neck of the Woods," out last step out from his textural playing encompasses this idea through him make his breakfast reveal her Streep brings this revolution- week, may come to be known as on most Pickups songs, offering a domineering facial expressions dependency on his love and their ary individual to the attention of the Pickups' "Adore," referring to welcome foil to Aubert's oft-repet- and a sense of ambition that never relationship. today’s audiences and highlights the unexpectedly electronic 1998 itive fuzz. falters. In comparison with scenes of the passion, love and dedication it Pumpkins album. Unfortunately, Aubert himself has made plen- Between moments of heated her commanding a crowd and pro- takes to lead and change a nation. the records have little in common, ty of progress since "Swoon." He arguments for the conservative claiming how her political beliefs aside from introducing sequenced twists a seven-count undistort- party and a scene depicting her will become action, this film cap- drums to an established four-piece determination to defend British tures her personal pain with losing rock formula. In fact, the new Islands against Argentina, Streep her husband and how her illness record seems to draw more fre- excluded her from society. quently from another pre-milleni- See Silversun on page 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9

THEARTIST SYDNEY SPOTLIGHT PERTL

Cameron Carrus most meaningful to her. “[Some of them are] unaware Staff Writer One piece of the exhibit is a of the impact they have had on ______portrait of Pertl’s brother. When me... It has brought me closer to Today is the day! That’s he was 15, during a house fire, a lot of people.” Pertl is consid- right, the long-awaited senior he ran back into the inferno to ering even making prints of the art show opening reception salvage Pertl’s diary, her year- portraits to give to the people in will be held in the Wriston Art book and photos. the distant future. Gallery tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. One of the most challeng- Not only does this exhibit The art will be hanging and the ing parts of this project for Pertl lift a load of emotional baggage drinks will be flowing. Amongst has been getting into an appro- off of Pertl’s shoulders upon the many amazing artists whose priate emotional state to do her graduating, but it also serves works will be featured is senior work. She said, “If I feel the emo- as a full body of work that she studio art major Sydney Pertl. tions that I want to express, then really wanted to do, as opposed In creating a senior project, they will shine through.” This to commissioned portraits that Pertl wanted to make sure that is easier said than done. Pertl she will work on in the future. she was making something of deals with some heavy subject In her time at Lawrence, personal value on many differ- matter, including physical abuse Pertl has made a difference in ent levels. The exhibit, which and “doomed love.” The neces- the larger art community of is a series of eight watercol- sary “recall of tragic moments” the Fox Cities. With the help of or and charcoal portraits, is of her life makes capturing the Associate Professor of Art and titled “Paradigm Shifts through “will to work” difficult. Frederick R. Layton Professor Meditative Exorcism: A Tribute The combination of water- of Art Rob Neilson and oth- to the Instigators.” The portraits color and charcoal has helped ers, she put together The Rabbit are of friends, family, strangers Pertl to express her emotions Gallery. Being a pop-up gallery, — even enemies — who have in a great deal. The colors that it moves from space to space, some ways changed Pertl’s life. Pertl use in her pictures are turning empty space on College Extensively trained as a clas- not part of their reality; rather, Avenue into a unique opportu- sical figure artist since she was they respond to the emotion nity to appreciate the arts. In 13, studying the craft in high that she associates with the per- addition, the gallery helps to Photo by Angela Wang son. “[The watercolor] achieves boost the economy, and helps school and working an Atelier the future. Broadly, she would tions, partnering with a reha- emotions that I feel unable to many Lawrence students get apprenticeship for three years, like to become a professional bilitation program. More imme- express in black and white,” she their start. Many Lawrence stu- Pertl played to her strengths in artist. She wants to surround diately, Pertl is finishing up the added. dents do not have the opportu- this project. She went back to herself with art of all kinds, album art for the local band, The Using her own project as a nity to have their work featured pictures that she had taken of going to Seattle to pursue her Walking Wounded, which will be kind of therapy, Pertl has actu- in galleries, and it is great for a people, and decided to copy and craft. Eventually, she would like released shortly. ally been able to connect with résumé, Pertl explained. reinterpret the photos corre- to open up a gallery for peo- people from her past. She said, Pertl has many hopes for sponding to moments that were ple recovering from drug addic-

LUaroo provides welcome respite from Spring term chaos Paul Smirl Machine. full advantage of their open-air val dates this summer, Papadosio ears, despite remaining completely Staff Writer After long days in the sun, arena, exhibiting a balanced sound hit the stage just after dark on locked in to a seemingly unchang- ______LUaroo provided two nightcaps of that is seldom heard amidst the Friday, exhibiting a whirlwind set ing feel. LUaroo, Lawrence’s “only professional music, as Chicago’s pandemonium of a house party. of groove-oriented music. With Saturday night, LUaroo came to two-day party” took place over Inspector Owl and Ashville, North Casually laying down the funkiest three band members playing a a disappointing end with Stepdad. the weekend, transforming cam- Carolina’s Papadosio headlined tunes heard all weekend, The Dilla number of different synthesizers With their full-length debut to be pus into a chilled-out, sun-soaked Friday night, while Grand Rapids, Gents instrumentalists wowed the and the group’s drummer hooked released in June and a number of music festival. With a tented Michigan’s Stepdad closed things quad crowd with impeccable tight- in to some electronics of his own, tour dates to follow, one would stage anchored in the north side down on Saturday. ness and the group’s MCs coupled Papadosio put on new spin on expect the synth-driven pop group of the quad and students loung- While all of LUaroo’s headlin- wise lyricism with laid-back flow. the classic jam-band format, creat- would be set to musically prove ing about, dancing, playing vol- ers have touring experience and Next up, was the festival’s first ing highly textured atmospheres themselves. Yet, marred by sound leyball and drinking in the beer at least one release, there were headliner, Inspector Owl. Having and laying down steady, intricate issues, Stepdad dragged through garden, LUaroo was a summer uto- obvious differences in the three performed at Lawrence a hand- grooves. a short set that lacked musical pia amidst the chaos of late Spring group’s musicality, songwriting ful of times in the past, IO voiced Reveling in their psychedelic awareness. With the synthesizer Term. and ability to perform. Certain their excitement about playing soundscapes, Papodosio coupled inaudible, Stepdad was reduced to However, LUaroo, like its name- acts struggled to stand out amidst LUaroo. Yet, despite their undoubt- their improvisational tunes with their off-kilter and off-key vocals. sake in Manchester, Tennessee, a festival dominated by talented ed enthusiasm and appreciation of stoner visuals and a light show. Overall, Lawrence students had Bonaroo, would be nothing without Lawrence musicians. the festival, the Chicago post-emo At first glance, Papadosio could a blast at LUaroo. Getting a chance the music. Indeed, LUaroo, which Opening for Inspector Owl and outfit missed the musical mark be written off as jokey descen- to watch and perform music is ran from 3:50 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Papadosio on Friday were Lawrence at times. Putting forth a number dants of The Grateful Dead, but always a Lawrence attraction and Friday and noon to 11 p.m. on favorites, The Dilla Gents. Forced of upbeat, catchy tunes, Inspector their unique combination of blues despite the inconsistencies in the Saturday, hosted seventeen musi- to deal with a shortened set time Owl definitely knows how to write and house music, proved that the headliners, the festival was truly a cal acts, showcasing Lawrence’s due to technical difficulties, LU’s a hook, but their appropriation of Asheville band is truly doing their good time. party circuit mainstays, while hip hop troupe wasted no time ‘90s alternative radio-isms made own thing. With complex time sig- dropping in a dash of rap, folk getting into their grooviest jams. the aging guitar-pop band seem nature changes and a diverse pal- rock and some Rage Against the Sporting a full ensemble including inauthentic. ette of sonic colors, Papadosio three rappers, The Dilla Gents took Gearing up for a slew of festi- kept challenging the audience’s

on this record, Aubert is mak- Bassist Nikki Monninger seems to play alongside a drum machine, Pickups' fresh attempt at their Silversun ing moves toward being a more to have passed almost entirely a sad fate for such a passionate craft, and it's worth several lis- sustainably interesting frontman, on this one, with few of her usu- player, though he still gets to tens. It may not translate live, at continued from page 8 hinting at the greatest success ally strident backup vocals and break out as on "Busy Bees." It's least not yet, but no doubt they'll ed guitar figure around "Make of "Neck of the Woods" — it's much of her playing obscured a shame that the rhythm section be worth following after work- Believe," and heads for some My a career-building record for the by Lester's synth. Though she is so frequently pushed into the ing so hard to push their sound. Bloody Valentine-like grind on group, a sign that they have more may simply be harder to notice background, but the sacrifice is Hopefully their experimentation "Mean Spirits." He also boasts a to offer than the same talents amid the new atmospherics, worth seeing the band's unex- will yield further successes, and much heartier singing voice than they've been selling since 2005. Monninger's absence is another plored dimensions. that the next record won't take his usual reedy screaming, reach- The album's advances didn't sign that Aubert and Lester are Though it may not be their another three years. ing for a new-wave croon on "The occur without omitting some of running "Neck of the Woods." finest, nor their most consistent, Pit." Despite seeming reserved the band's strengths, however. Christopher Guanlao also deigns "Neck of the Woods" is Silversun THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 The state of Alex: An interview with AD Szkodzinski Beth Larsen The architecture of our build- Staff Writer ing is like none other in our confer- ______ence. It has an old-school feel but Interview with Director of still allows for our student-athletes Athletics and Head Hockey Coach to train and compete. Prospects Michael Szkodzinski and their families comment consis- tently on how beautiful the build- 1)What progress has been made ing is constructed. over the past few years to better the athletic facilities? 3)As the Director of Athletics, Thanks to the support of what changes would you still like President Beck and our adminis- to make? tration, we have constructed per- There is always room for manent fences and warning tracks improvement. We certainly like the to our baseball and softball fields, idea of potentially renovating the replaced an old scoreboard with Banta Bowl. Adding an artificial two new scoreboards in our gym, surface would allow for all of our completely renovated our track, student-athletes to train more reg- and put up championship banners ularly because of the surface and through the gym to celebrate the the fact that we have lights in the success of our past and present bowl. student-athletes. It would be great to see a soc- These improvements don’t cer game following an afternoon even include the fact that we have football game in the future. There completely updated the coaches are other ideas such as an ice rink, offices, team room, added indoor a new fitness center, or an auxil- batting cages to our gym and iary gym that seem to make sense Photo courtesy of Michael Szkodzinski Wellness Center and purchased and could benefit all of Lawrence, not just the athletes. We are always many areas. That will continue and ber that progress in athletics is take that opportunity seriously. new weight room equipment. We we will work hard to give them the progress for the university as a We strive for excellence in every- have been fortunate to have the thinking about future plans. tools that they need to succeed. whole — not just progress for thing we do at LU — and athlet- ability to add so many things in the student-athletes and coaches. ics is no different. As our athletic such a short period of time. 4)Can Lawrentians look forward to future progress? 5)Is there anything else you Student-athletes make up nearly program grow to new heights, our would like to add that has not 25 percent of our campus. They university will as well. 2)What are the current strengths Our student-athletes have done a great job representing us in been covered? have an opportunity to be influ- of our facilities? It is important to remem- ential and need to continue to

to have their hands held when Greek they are adults 2012 London Olympic Preview I could be wrong though. continued from page 6 I’m not a member of a sorori- John Revis Ricky Rubio tearing his ACL a few Staff Writer months ago during NBA play. tect” women doesn’t hold ty, and choosing to be a mem- ______some ground. But when fra- ber of a sorority is a choice, but Looking towards gymnastics, ternities, other formal groups I would like to think that what- The end of the school year Shawn Johnson captured every- and even public high schools ever group a person belongs to and the beginning of summer are one’s hearts with a thrilling come- don’t demand this same level would empower its members exciting enough. Add the Olympic back to win the individual all- of strictness that the sororities and increase their opportuni- games and it gets very difficult to around gold medal. After some do, there is a problem of equal- ties rather than restrict them. wait. It’s that time again — time to weight issues and an appearance ity and choice here. Maybe this isn’t the biggest obsess for two weeks and some- on “Dancing with the Stars,” she Sororities shouldn’t have to issue, but I think people should times watch events at odd hours in appears focused to make another ask, like children, permission be aware of it. Both Greeks and the day because of the time differ- run in London. Other events such for every event they hold on non-Greeks should ask them- ence. In addition to the television as field hockey, wrestling, weight- campus. selves if these kinds of rules broadcasting, today’s technology lifting, archery and beach volley- In an era where women now should continue to be used in will allow people to watch pret- ball will definitely attract viewers to competitions not usually seen have to fight against wage gaps, our modern world. ty much any event on the inter- ming and the relays look to be very every day on television. a still present glass ceiling and I think by this point net and follow the games through exciting — who could forget Ian Although it is very disappoint- politically-charged birth con- we’ve learned that Susan B. their smartphones. Thorpe’s dominance earlier in the ing the USA did not qualify for trol issues, it is clear that the Anthony was right when she It gets pretty crazy as patrio- 2000s? With qualifiers occurring in men’s soccer, women’s soccer cap- issue of equality remains perti- said, “Woman must not depend tism runs high and the only thing the next month, rosters still need tures the attention of many fans nent today. We have a respon- upon the protection of man, that matters is representing your to be filled out and it will be inter- during the Olympics. The USA sibility to treat women equally, but must be taught to protect country. There will be 26 events esting to see who makes the cut, squad had quite the journey in the rather than as people who need herself.” with over 10,000 total participants. such as 45-year-old Dara Torres. last World Cup after many thrilling For some participants, they expect Usain Bolt. That is the first victories and a devastating finals a gold medal while others may thought of many spectators when loss to Japan. There will most cer- just be thrilled to be there. Every thinking of track and field. Many tainly be a ton of supporters for the summit and the city that Olympic games consist of dramatic eyes will be on him when he lines this team, and it is not hard to root NATO weekend and then taken that contests, exciting victory, agoniz- up to race. There will be a ton for Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan extra $25 to $35 million dol- ing defeat and many heartwarming of expectations for him to break and Hope Solo. continued from page 6 lars and used it to improve stories. Viewers should expect no world records that he already Of course, speculation when be spent to secure any the quality of life for all those different this summer. holds. Speaking of high expecta- it comes to the Olympic games event with as high-profile an who live there full-time? To briefly review some of the tions, USA men’s and women’s usually proves fruitless. What is agenda as the NATO summit, I recognize that the money headlines for this summer from basketball both seem to be the always remembered are the upsets but I can’t help myself from was indeed well spent in that the USA side, one of the questions overwhelming favorites to capture and spectacular comebacks that feeling that the money could be it prevented the protests from this year is whether Michael Phelps gold. occur. There has never been a better spent elsewhere. growing too out of hand, but can continue his domination and Both with very dominant ros- boring Olympics. Hopefully this This money could be fil- perhaps the relatively calm capture more medals. Or will ris- ter’s filled with some of the best summer, the USA participants will tered into public education, nature of the demonstrations ing star Ryan Lochte take over players in the world, being beat- make us all especially proud to civil infrastructure, housing, is indicative of an entirely dif- the crown as king of men’s USA en in any game will definitely be Americans as they take part in shelters, etc. ferent social occurrence. swimming? Australia has always generate a lot of publicity. Spain something in which almost all of Obviously, had money not Perhaps we have merely presented formidable challenges looked to challenge on the men’s us have dreamed in participating. been spent to ensure the safety evolved enough as a people to in both men’s and women’s swim- side but those hopes fizzled with of all involved, the damage that understand that protests can the protests could have caused, indeed be peaceful and that had the protest turned violent violence exists only as a last at all, might be immeasurable. means to an end. Nonetheless, But is such a truly outlandish I would happily take a $35 mil- practicum experience made have a different, more abiding amount of money necessary? lion dollar price tag for the city Looking back me somewhat sad, as I sort of excitement for what’s Why couldn’t the city of with four dozen arrests over remembered the end-of-the- to come. Chicago have spent $30 mil- last weekend’s figures. continued from page 3 school-year flurry of excite- lion on ensuring the safety of At first, the perspective ment, but then I began to all those around the protests, that I gained through my understand how now I simply THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 SPORTS 11 MLB season overview Jack Canfield Former MVP Joey Votto has Senior Athlete Reflections Staff Writer yet to really find his stroke while ______Jay Bruce continues to blast home The MLB baseball season has runs like he knows how. Like the officially surpassed the first quar- Cardinals, pitching is key for the Adam Readinger: Soccer ter mark. All 30 MLB teams have Reds and if offseason acquisition, played at least 40 games. It is no starter Mat Latos lives up to his longer “too early” to begin making ace potential I like the Reds a judgments about teams and play- whole lot. Milwaukee always has ers. After a month and a half of a chance to make a run at things baseball, teams are effectively who but it’s getting later and later and they are for the rest of the sea- they don’t look poised to do much. son. The Philadelphia Phillies sub This might be the year Cubs finish .500 21-22 record is no longer just dead-last and the Pirates finally a slow start, and conversely the finish above .500. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB leading 29-13 record can’t be tossed aside Reds 93-69 as a fluke. Cardinals 90-72 With that said, I don’t think Milwaukee 82-80 that the Phillies will end the season Pittsburgh 82-79 with only 84 wins and the Dodgers Houston 70-92 will finish with close to 110. But Cubs 69-93 the games at the beginning of the season matter just as much as NL EAST those at the end and so far this The NL East looks to be the year things have been shaken up most competitive National League a bit. division this season with the Here are my predictions for defending division winning Phillies the NL’s three divisions going for- currently in last place. As a lifelong Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke ward based on the current MLB Braves fanatic, no one is happier to standings. see the Braves sitting atop the NL East than me. Some of my favorite memories playing soccer at Lawrence are making it to the conference tourna- NL WEST Unlike years past, I feel con- ment twice, beating St. Norbert’s last year to clinch the final playoff spot. That was a really cold game. Last year’s mediocre Dodgers fident that things might stay this Traveling to Boston for a few games, and just hanging out with the guys in preseason. Vince chasing have certainly been a surprise over way. For the first time since the Cole around the quad during freshman challenges was definitely a highlight. I think the thing I will miss on the West Coast so far in 2012 days of Gary Sheffield, Javy Lopez the most next year is the traveling and all of the goofy stuff that we do. Next year, I will be going to the with the MLB’s best record. Should- and Andruw Jones the Braves are University of Minnesota to complete a degree in Aerospace Engineering. have-been MVP Matt Kemp didn’t an offensive force sitting a top the miss a beat starting off 2012 with league in runs scored. more than 10 home runs in the Sophomore starter Brandon first month of the season, but Beachy is tops in the league with has since suffered a hamstring a 1.33 ERA while leadoff man injury and finds himself on the Michael Bourn is sitting pretty with DL. The Dodgers have won with- an average around .330 and 13 out him and largely due to good Stolen bases. Jesse Byam-Katzam: Hockey pitching. Offseason acquisition Meanwhile, both Martin Prado Chris Capuano has finally found and Jason Heyward have rebound- his groove going 6-1 with a sub ed from off seasons quite nicely. 2.5 ERA. The bullpen has yet to give up a With the Giants struggling to lead and the team seems to be fir- find consistent pitching and their ing on all cylinders. The Marlins ever-anemic offense, The Dodgers have recovered from a terrifyingly biggest competition might be bad start and the Nationals have defending Division Champions, played consistent ball all year led the Arizona D-Backs who have yet by Stephen Strasburg and sparked to put things together but are by rookie sensation Bryce Harper. extremely dangerous. The Mets have surprised every- one by sweeping both the Phillies Dodgers 95-67 and the Braves already this season. D-Backs 89-73 The Phillies are sure to rebound Giants 88-74 with the best pitching in the league Rockies 67-95 but it is worth noting that former Padres 65-97 Cy Young Cliff Lee is still look- ing for his first win of the season. NL CENTRAL They desperately need offense and Currently I have my eyes on are waiting for Ryan Howard and the Cincinnati Reds. While the Chase Utley to return; however, Defending World Series Champion it is uncertain how much of an Cardinals sit atop the division — impact these aging and injured by only half of a game. Their bull- veterans will provide given they Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke pen has been shoddy and their come back. starting pitching up and down. My most memorable experience is beating Marian this year for the battle of Highway 41, we finally took Yes, their offense is one of the best Braves 96-66 it to them after two years of frustration and disappointment, because I put the team on my back. I will in the league but without pitching Phillies 94-68 miss a lot of things about Lawrence hockey. I got to spend four years playing hockey with some of the it means nothing. The Reds on the Nationals 88–74 greatest people I’ve ever met. With that said I will miss being the best player, leading scorer, and overall other hand have an interesting mix Marlins 88-74 sweetest person on the team, I single-handedly made Lawrence hockey what is today with my tremen- of players that have the potential Mets 81-81 dous offensive skills. My plans for the future are to play a few seasons in the K.H.L, move to the N.H.L. to really take off. once the price is right and then come back and become President of Lawrence.

student who will be on cam- for next year, or disappointed in different housing options and for housing whenever feasible. Housing pus all three terms next year for not getting their top choice, pursue those different options, Also, I would like to thank the and desired a single was able Nelson found that Lawrentians like whether it’s living in a students on the Residence Life continued from page 2 to select a single during sin- are still very lucky with having Formal Group or a Theme Group Committee of LUCC. They work amazing,” said Nelson. “I don’t gle selection on Tuesday, May Lawrence as a residential college. House, or living in a different hard to pull together the hous- think that’s ever happened 25. Some study abroad students, “We are not like at some dorm that you may not have ing process for all Lawrentians,” before. Last year, I know that who are given the last pick out larger schools where you have to originally wanted,” said Nelson. said Osero. there were several groups left of everyone, were also able to take a bus 30 minutes to get to Osero also offered a similar over, at least six.” choose singles as well. class, we have everything within sentiment. “All Lawrentians are According to Housing For those who may be a ten minute walking distance. guaranteed housing, and we try Coordinator Wendy Osero, any unpleased with their housing [It’s important] to see the value to meet their needs and requests THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 The Lawrentian Editor-in-Chief: What’s on your iPod? Jamie Cartwright Business Manager Tony Darling

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Managing Editor: 1) Joshua Radin, “Brand New Day” 3) Shakira, “Rabiosa (ft. Pitbull)” of those hipsters that liked them Katherine Dannecker This song is just a constant When I was abroad in Spain 5) Little Big Town, “Boondocks” before I did, good on ya. Explosions News Editor: reminder that life continues this past fall, my host mom had A modern country classic full in the Sky creates excellent music Fanny Lau regardless of the epic shitstorm the news on the television at every of four-part harmonies and not without the ubiquitous lyrics of that can be the Lawrence schedule. lunch and dinner. Shakira came on giving a shit about what anyone modern music. They are wonder- Associate News Editor: Everything is so compact and there the news at least once every other thinks about where you came ful to listen to as background noise Marie Jeruc is so much pressure; it’s nice to day. This song has both nostalgic from. This song was my gateway during homework or naptime, or know that the world doesn’t stop value as well as wonderful rhythm, drug into country. as a nice chill accompaniment to Opinions & Editorials Editor: due to bad grades or failed rela- so when I have spontaneous dance hanging out on the porch, the Kaye Herranen tionships or the day-to-day stress parties during homework, this 6) Róisín Murphy, “Ramalama quad, or Main Hall green. Features Editor: (Bang Bang)” that college can cause. song is often at the top of my list. Tammy Tran For those spontaneous dance 9) Stephen Sondheim, “Talent” 2) Sugarland, “We Run” 4) Hunter Hayes, “Storm Warning” parties that I mentioned earlier, This song is from Bounce. It is Arts & Entertainment Editor: Sugarland will be my first Hunter Hayes should have won this song holds a special place on one of my audition pieces and an Justin Jones installment of reasons to listen new artist of the year at the ACM my list. Inspired by the outrageous abbreviated version of my life. to country. I love the stories that Awards for this song. Not only is choreography of Wade Robson, I Sports Editor: country musicians tell, and they it a song that even diehard coun- tend to pretend that I am some 10) Big & Rich, “Fake ID (ft. Cassie Burke have an Americana feel that I am try haters enjoy, but this 20-year- sort of weird puppet zombie when Gretchen Wilson)” drawn to. Jennifer Nettles and old star — whom, surprisingly, I I listen to this song. Look it up. My final installment of country Layout Editor: Megan Farrer Kristian Bush, the two members of don’t hate for being super success- music for The Lawrentian — while Sugarland, use simple examples of ful at a young age — recorded all 7) Rascal Flatts, “Summer Nights” I no longer need a fake ID, I still Associate Layout Editor: everyday events to relate to their the musical parts of this song and I can’t wait for summer! enjoy the sentiment of breaking the Emily Zawacki listeners, emphasizing a sense of wrote the lyrics. Yep, he plays gui- rules. This song is also in the new- reckless abandon and zeal for life tar, drums, bass, keys and sings. 8) Explosions in the Sky, “First est screen version of “Footloose,” Photo Editor: that I enjoy. What. Born After Coma” and has a featured line dance. I Minh Nguyen I just recently discovered taught myself to do that line dance Explosions in the Sky, so for all during Winter Term. Associate Photo Editor: Will Melnick

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