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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXX NO. 15 February 15, 2013 London Week engages students by introducing British Culture Laura Udelson worked to plan all of the events, Staff Writer reach out to different organiza- ______tions, type documents and make The sixth annual London sure their events run smoothly. Week will be happening this McLane and Jensen will each have year from Feb. 18 through Feb. a board on display over the course 22. Festivities during the week of the week to showcase their will function to raise awareness London experience. and excitement about London “It is important to teach culture and history. The list of students about the history and events will include a Harry Potter culture of London because their Trivia Challenge, a screening of history is very much entwined “The Queen,” English Fare Pub with ours, and also vastly dif- Grub in Andrew Commons, Haley ferent. Everybody should know Hagerman’s Photo Show and a something about places besides London Centre information meet- the United States, and London’s ing. culture is rich and exciting,” said One goal of London Week is McLane. to attract students with different Jensen found her experience Photo by Mathias Reed interests. To encourage students in London very rewarding and to attend numerous events, raffle wants others to take advantage Junior J.P. Merz talks about major options at the Conservatory with freshmen tickets will be given out for each of the study abroad opportuni- London Week activity. At the end ty. “For me, the London Centre Camille Dozier and Will Fraser in the Esch-Hurvis. See Full Story below. of the week, there will be a raffle really took the whole idea that I drawing with a prize from London think Lawrence really embraces itself. of satisfying learning and intellec- LUCC VP Paulson coordinates Designing the menu of activi- tual curiosity, and I think it took it ties has been a collaborative and amplified it in the most spec- effort between the London Centre tacular way possible,” remarked first ever student Majors Fair Student Assistants, juniors Emily Jensen. McLane and Tara Jensen, and Off- Zuege attended the London Xue Yan other schools tend to have. From trickling in until about a week Campus Programs Coordinator Centre when she was a student at Staff Writer his research, he discovered that ago.” Laura Zuege ‘02. McLane and Lawrence and soon after worked ______Lawrence lacked an event like the But once the recommenda- Jensen attended the London for Lawrence in London for three Sponsored by LUCC, the Majors and Minors Fair. tions were received, he asked Centre last year and have been academic years. Zuege initiated Faculty Committee on Enrollment “Once the idea started cir- the nominees about their inter- working with Zuege since Fall the idea of London Week when and the Dean of Students, the cling, I found out that the Faculty est in the event, after which 75 Term. she began her current job six Majors Fair took place in the Committee on Enrollment and the representatives responded to his Jensen and McLane work to years ago. Warch Campus Center from 7 p.m. Dean of Students Office had been request. promote all aspects of the London “It is London Week, not to 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday, Feb. investigating the same idea. With With the goal of connect- Centre and help students under- London Centre Week, and my 13. With student representatives their endorsement I decided to go ing students to departments and stand the application process, as vision for it is that we could bring from various departments and forward with the event,” Paulson getting them to identify and feel well as the financial responsibili- aspects of London to our campus, programs on campus, attendees explained. invested in their major, Paulson ties and the logistical elements. so yes, there are some recruiting investigated different possible But the work was not easy. hoped this event would help They have done various kinds elements in that, but more so I majors and minors. Paulson said that over winter them to declare their majors and of promotion, including a Guy am really interested in bringing As the only person who break, “I went through and con- minors earlier. Fawkes movie night, a trip to the different things about London to worked on the event, the LUCC tacted all of the academic depart- “There’s a lot of evidence that Fox Cities Performing Arts Center campus,” said Zuege. Vice President and junior Nicholas ment heads asking for up to five students that declare majors are to see “Pride and Prejudice” and The London Centre was Paulson was inspired when he did recommendations from represen- tabling at the Majors Fair. personal research on what events tatives. Those responses had been See page 3 For London Week, both have See page 3 Iron Ore Mine Proposal for Lake Superior Opposed by Chippewa Tribe Rose Nelson and comments. Chippewa who hosted the forum Staff Writer Gogebic Taconite, LLC, is the are concerned about how exactly ______group proposing the mining. The these changes in mining legisla- On Monday, Feb. 11, a public open-pit iron ore mine would be tion could affect the land and local forum was held to discuss the located in the ceded territory of economy. Many panel members as potential effects of a proposed several bands of the Ojibwe tribe well as local audience members iron mine on the waters of Lake near Penokee hills. This is located expressed concern over what they Superior and the Bad River as near the Bad River band’s reser- considered an inconsiderate pro- well as the associated wild rice vation as well as the sites of sub- cess regarding the formulation of industry. This forum was held by sistence and commercial fishing the bill. members of the Bad River Band and wild rice cultivation. The importance of water to of Lake Superior Chippewa and In order for this mine pro- the local people was emphasized open to community members and posal to be approved, Wisconsin strongly during the talk and the Lawrence students. mining laws would need to be forum. One of the main concerns Marcia Bjornerud, Professor amended. This attempt at change about water that was brought up of Geology, began by introducing is occurring in bills that are cur- by Chairman Mike Wiggins was the visiting members of the Bad rently under consideration in the the rarity of the useable surface River band of the Lake Superior Wisconsin Assembly and Senate. water that was so common gen- Chippewa, including the chair- These bills make changes in the erations ago. man, Mike Wiggins. This was laws relating to the regulation of This problem is connected followed by a description of the iron mining. Various committees to other concerns regarding the concerns of the band as well as are currently amending them. impact of mining on the growing others. The final portion allowed The representatives from the Lake Superior Chippewa members present pressing concerns about mining legislation. the audience to pose questions Bad River band of Lake Superior See page 3 Photo by Katie Crawford

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Black History and Lawrence - Part One community: Kohler Hall (24 pts). lic opinion for Republicans and Appleton and retaliation from the Kevin Specht Stephen Nordin In Kohler, the bathrooms have Democrats alike. Anti-integration “anti-negro men,” paid the black Columnist Staff Historian ______a very efficient layout so every- ______rhetoric about race was always student to leave. There are some common one in the bathroom is close to A Lawrence alumnus by the tinged with the supposed threat of Owen, looking back on the experiences shared amongst all everyone else in the bathroom name of J. A. Owen wrote a letter sexual violation of white women confrontation, wrote: “Is it not people, and these make the best (+3 pts), and the bathroom tends from Chicago to the editors of by black men. pitiful to think that the day ever articles. Since not everyone takes to be clean, but you aren’t afraid The Collegian, a predecessor of The “anti-negro men” was when any one exercising private tuba lessons or is still fas- to have fun because it’s not brand The Lawrentian, on Apr. 26, 1869. met with a few members of authority over the destiny of the cinated by fire trucks, they don’t new (+3 pts). On the fifth floor, In this letter, Owen refers to the the Lawrence faculty. These University should have trembled tend to make great articles—most there is a small gap in the ceiling enrollment of perhaps the first Appletonians were “assured and hesitated between obeying readers can’t connect. I bet you’ve between the two shower stalls. black student at Lawrence during by the professor whom they the dictates of generosity and already guessed: this is my bath- This allows for fun pranks such as his final year at the university, in addressed, that the interests true religion on the one hand, and room review article. Enjoy. spraying cold water at the person 1858. of their lady friends should be the fear of consequences on the In rating the bathrooms, I in the next shower and squirt- The man goes unnamed in looked after, and that every thing other?” will be using a point system in ing red dye at the other person the letter, which is telling. Owen should be done that was possible He closed his letter to the which I start at zero and add or so they think they’re bleeding. notes that the man applied for the in human forethought to keep editors of the Lawrence Collegian subtract points as necessary. Also, it makes singing duets while preparatory program at Lawrence those ladies away from the negro.” by asking them to “tell us how the First off, let’s review the showering all the more possible and “was admitted the same as A committee was formed by University stands now. There is single-occupancy, handicap bath- (+8 pts). The bathroom fits the any other person and nothing community members and “negro surely no uncertainty or equivocal rooms. The ones we’re looking at mood of the building and is cen- thought of it for some days.” He haters” were appointed as pres- position assumed at this day.” are (in increasing order of qual- trally located (+5 pts). Finally, this is described as a young school- ident and secretary. The meet- The editors’ response noted ity) in Music-Drama, Shattuck, was my freshman bathroom so teacher from the countryside, ing was held in the courthouse, that “though there are no ‘colored’ Memorial Hall, and the Chapel. extra points due to memories and “quiet, diffident, and perfectly with the crowd “equally divided students here now, our halls are Music-Drama’s room 135 (-8 shenanigans (+5 pts). well-behaved.” between the enemies and friends open to every human being of pts) is the worst single-occupancy Most nostalgic: Memorial He is also described as “quite of equal rights.” good moral character and suitable handicap on campus. +2 pts for Hall (10 pts). Memorial Hall’s a cripple, and evidently unable Lawrence students likely rep- age, whether male or female, red, having a room number, -15 pts bathrooms obviously have never to earn a livelihood by manual resented the most liberal demo- yellow, copper-colored, white, or because the toilet faces the door been remodeled and I hope they labor.” graphic in the Fox Valley area. black.” and you will be paranoid that never are. They belong to the His behavior was exemplary. Owen refused in his 1869 letter to It would take over another the lock didn’t latch because it building – it’s like a beautiful mar- He “attended his daily recitations name those who spoke in favor of fifty years for a black student is a push lock; I know that many riage that you hope never ends. It regularly; he was always prompt proposed anti-black resolutions, to graduate from LU, a Liberian have been walked in on. -5 pts for gives us underclassmen a glimpse and never broke a rule.” However, hoping that they would be forgot- woman named Frederica Kla Bada always smelling and having bad into how nostalgic the VR must his status as a model student was ten by history. Brown, of the class of 1917. There ventilation, +10 pts for the trivia feel, but that’s neither here nor not enough to gain the full respect He did note that William P. is some reference to a black man story (if you don’t know it, ask there. The bathrooms have gen- of the faculty. Owen remembers Stowe ‘58 “spoke bravely for the being enrolled, but not graduat- someone—it involves pancakes). der appropriate colors (blue for the student as taking his prayers rights of the black man, his whole ing, in the mid-1920s. Shattuck’s bathroom (1 pt) the men’s room and pink for the at the very back of the chapel, soul was in what he said, and he After the Second World War, is similar to Music-Drama’s bath- women’s: +5 pts); there are gran- with “probably twenty feet” of made the old Court House ring Marshall Hubert, the dean of room in that it has poor ventila- ite dividers between the toilets empty pews between him and his with his appeals for justice.” administration, noted that “inqui- tion (-3 pts), but the bathroom (+2 pts), floor length urinals (+2 fellow Lawrentians. Another classmate of Owen, J. ries by Negro students have not has a strong door with a deadbolt pts), and +1 pt is awarded for gen- The faculty apparently I. Foote, a “good little man whose numbered more than a half dozen (+4 pts) so if you would like, you eral effect and for being old but had “not thought it best, or had humor so pleased every body, in the past twenty years, and that can stay all night! clean. Honorable mention: Main neglected to assign him a seat spoke and gave the opposition none of them ever made formal Memorial Hall’s handicap Hall basement. with his classmates.” However, such a scathing, and told them if application.” bathroom (9 pts) has some nice Most classy: The Lawrence the surrounding community of need be, the students would fight University officials attrib- qualities such as the green walls Memorial Chapel (15 pts). The Appleton reacted stronger to the for the negro.” uted the absence of black stu- that match the rest of the first Chapel’s bathroom is by far the presence of a black Lawrentian The committee called for a dents to “the relatively high fees” floor and thus, in a way, preserves most classy due to it’s color than the faculty did. voice vote, and using a time-hon- at Lawrence and to “the fact that the integrity of the building: +3 scheme (+3 pts), spaciousness (+3 According to Owen, “some ored procedural trick, declared most Negroes who seek a college pts. It is brand new and certainly pts), nice lighting (+3 pts), and anti-negro men” gathered outside the anti-black resolutions to education have a specific profes- feels nice: +3 pts. There is plenty for its secluded location in the Lawrence in protest after they have passed, though it seemed sion goal which is better obtained of space—I bet you could play downstairs of the Chapel (+3pts). “became alarmed lest their daugh- that there were more “nays” than at a university than at a college of twister in there is you want: +3 I encourage you to visit some time ters and sisters should become “ayes”. The Lawrentians, seeing liberal arts.” pts. not during a show. Try 12:30 a.m. contaminated, and called a public the “negro haters’” attempt to rig Finally, in the Feb. 25, 1949 Finally, the Chapel’s bath- on a Wednesday. When it’s quiet, meeting to see what should be the proceedings, shouted for a issue of The Lawrentian, an edito- room (19 pts), located in the it’s wonderful. Also, note that the done to avoid the danger.” division of the assembly, or for a rial titled “Urge Immediate Negro lobby, really takes the cake. As women’s bathroom has an enor- The inhabitants of Appleton physical counting of individuals in Enrollment at Lawrence” called with Shattuck’s, it has a dead- mous mirror (+5 pts). If you have in the mid-1800s were largely favor on one side of the room and for the “administration to secure bolt (+2 pts), the door is strong a nice set of dry erase markers, Catholics, recent immigrants, those opposed on the other. from five to ten Negroes, both and beautiful (thick wood with you could do a life-sized portrait small farmers, laborers, and Once the committee real- men and women, for entrance patterns, like the outside cha- of an elephant or something. Democrats. Lawrentians tended ized that the anti-black resolu- into Lawrence as full-time stu- pel doors: +2 pts). The room is Maybe a truck. -2 pts for not being to be liberal, WASPs, and evan- tions would not pass, the presi- dents next fall.” uniquely shaped and a section of in the men’s room as well. gelical Protestants, most of whom dent quickly adjourned the meet- This editorial marked the the ceiling is an inclined plane, Surprisingly nice: Ormsby went into the clergy after gradu- ing before the votes to defeat start of many battles between stu- most likely to deter standing (54 pts). Ormsby’s bathrooms, ation and overwhelmingly sup- the motion could be counted, dents and administrators, as well waves (+5 pts). Finally, this is the although recently renovated, still ported the new Republican Party. to the jeers and cheers of the as Lawrence and the surround- only bathroom reviewed which speak to the original charm of In the North, Democratic can- Lawrentians. ing community over the “need features stained-glass windows: the building without compromis- didates played on the fears of con- However, Owen recounts for constructive action” on racial +10 pts. This bathroom is not to ing luxury, with their candle-lit servative voters by dubbing the that “in the few days after the issues. These battles and the be missed. You can be there for stalls (+5 pts), mosaic sinks with opposition “Black Republicans,” meeting at the Court House, our experiences of black Lawrentians hours and I’m sure you will not be high-flow water (+2 pts), beauti- who supposedly favored full racial colored student disappeared.” It will be examined in the continua- bored. Be sure to check it out! ful chandelier (+4 pts), incense equality. Such a position, while was rumored among the students tion of this article in next week’s Now let’s review some multi- burners with a different fragrance shared by a few abolitionists, that some members of the faculty, issue. ple-occupancy bathrooms: for each day of the week (+5 pts), was far outside mainstream pub- fearing a break in relations with Best bathroom for building granite floors (+5 pts), heated toi-

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out the Art History booth, which into the Bad River and eventually ing near mines. One man related she thought was interesting. “I can Chippewa Lake Superior. a story in which mining near his Majors Fair get perspectives from people who A report released by North house lead to cracks forming in continued from page 1 are currently in that major, like continued from page 1 Star Economics claimed that a the foundation of his house. how they like it, why those things Penokee Mine would generate 700 Forum chairman Mike more likely to stay in school and are so special for them”. of wild rice that has gone back jobs. The representatives from the Wiggins said, in reference to the enjoy their time in comparison For students who are in for generations. The importance Bad River band expressed con- attitudes surrounding the project, to those who don’t declare,” said the conservatory, the Majors of wild rice, not just as a compo- cern over the validity of the report “The attitude of humans is that we Paulson. Fair was beneficial for widening nent of local economy but also as well as concern over what the can engineer our way out of any- LUCC worked to tailor the their choices on choosing college as a way to manage blood sugar mine would do to the local econ- thing, and pretty soon that is just Majors Fair to fit the needs and courses. A double degree stu- for locals, was also addressed. omy, including local businesses. not going to work. Mother Nature interests of students. According dent, freshman Gabriella Makuc Wiggins and others are concerned A few local community mem- can exist without us, but can we to Paulson, the Majors Fair was said, “As a freshman, I am in the that waste from the iron mine bers shared stories regarding exist without Mother Nature?” “very student oriented”, and its Conservatory practically all day, would wash through streams and their past experiences with liv- intention was “to foster discus- and I hope that networking in the sion between representatives and humanities departments will help other students about why a rep- me decide what classes I should anniversary and display the evolu- more interesting was how similar resentative chose a major, what start looking into.” tion of the program. the experience was that people they’re doing, etc.” She also added, “I may elect London “There have been a lot of took away from it,” said Zuege. Previously, some similar to create my own major, but I want continued from page 1 really cool and interesting ways Student updates and web informational sessions were held to investigate the pre-existing that the program has changed— blogs about London and the to help students explore majors, ones a bit more before I choose established in 1970. Two years different modes of travel and that London Centre can be found on but this Majors Fair was more that path”. ago Zuege helped to put together sort of stuff. For us, when we are the London Centre Facebook page informal and interactive. “[The Freshman Tracy Johnson “The Ruby Jubilee Chronicle” to looking at 40 years of students and Youtube account. Majors Fair] is oriented towards enjoyed the casual conversation commemorate the Centre’s 40th doing this program, what was discussion and interaction,” with the representatives a lot. “I Paulson said. don’t like to talk about the techni- Freshman Chelsey Choy cal aspects of majoring or some- sinks and toilets that were never shared her reasons for participat- thing, what I am used to is more flushed. I commend whomever ing in Majors Fair. “I am like the conversational. So it is nice to be Specht’s Bathroom Ratings was in charge of the renovation. typical freshman, I am undecided, in contact when you can actually Excel hand dryers (+2 pts), and Honorable mention: Plantz but I am getting there.” continued from page 2 see about that.” toilets that also include two flush and Trever Hall. She was very willing to check let seats (+6 pts), urinals with ice settings to conserve water (+2 Finally, I feel that I must chips in the bottom (+2 pts), bidets pts). -1 pt because the excessive mention the women’s bathroom (+4 pts), cologne dispensers (+4 spaciousness of the bathroom in Steitz. It has a couch with a pts), and the friendliest bathroom causes it to echo. I was quite sur- privacy curtain. Totally not fair. attendant I’ve ever met (+11 pts). prised with how nice it is, espe- Please add this to the men’s room. It is also environmentally friendly, cially since I remember it always “You heard it first on Specht LUCC UPDATE as it includes cloth towels instead being so gross in the past with Pages.” WEEK 7 | TERM II of disposable paper ones (+3 pts), its old design, gross mirrors and

The following are some business conducted at the 2/12/13 Steering Committee meeting:

• Examined legal issues surrounding the concealed carry ban on campus • Updated LUCC election procedures • Reviewed student media policy and its effect on blogs and Facebook • Edited LUCC by-laws in the Student Handbook for clarity

If you have any ideas, comments, or opin- ions about these or other topics, please email LUCC at [email protected].

You can also contribute to the con- versation at the next General Council meeting on Monday, February 18th at 4:30 PM in Esch-Hurvis. 4 SPORTS 15 Feb. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Men’s basketball dominates the court at Cornell Jenny Angeli if an opposing crowd is hostile in the game and no other options, and went 11 for 11 from the fall Staff Writer they can be kind of fun. Loud the Rams were forced to foul to line. ______crowds make the game more give them any hope at a come- The final basket Lawrence This past weekend, while intense. The only real time away- back. The Vikes drained their free scored that day had to be the most many of us were catching up on games are kind of tough are when throws, however, and finished the notable however. Nelson ended homework or going back home, an opposing gym is empty and game 25-27 at the foul line. The the game with his first collegiate the men’s basketball team trav- dull. It can be kind of hard to get Vikes came out victorious with a dunk; a dunk so thunderous that eled to Cornell College. Before yourself going.” final score of 97-90. it broke the rim with nine seconds heading off to their game the team Despite all the preparation, Mazur had a phenomenal left in the game. spent the upcoming week in prac- the Cornell Rams were able to game, hitting eight three-pointers When asked how it felt to tice, preparing for this conference keep the game neck-and-neck for and going 10-14 from the floor. score such a remarkable basket, match-up. the first half. Lawrence led by as He scored 30 points for the Vikes, Nelson responded, “Not going to Junior Max Burgess said, “We many as nine points before the which beat his previous career lie, it felt really good. I had to focused on trying to take away Rams were able to rally. The Rams high of 29 points that he set ear- make up for an opportunity I had their strengths, which was their came back and held a four-point lier this season against Carroll at home earlier that week and had Standings guard play. They had very quick lead for a time until the Vikes University. an easy chance late in the game, so guards so we worked on ways of were able to come back and ended When asked who he thought I had to capitalize on it.” School Conf. Overall keeping them out of the paint dur- the first half deadlocked at 49. the game MVP should be, junior The Vikes will end their ing practice.” The second half started and Chase Nelson responded, “Tyler season this Saturday here at After winning two home the Vikes began to pull away from Mazur without a doubt. 30 points Alexander Gym against Grinnell at Men’s Basketball games in a row, playing on the the Rams. Senior captain Conor a career high with 26 in the first 3 p.m. This game is also in support road and away from all the fans Klusendorf had a great layup with half is just amazing! He was on of Coaches vs. Cancer, so shirts Grinnell * 14-3 17-4 and parents, the Vikes had to 11:33 left in the game which gave fire. He was the reason we were in will be sold to help raise money St. Norbert * 14-3 17-5 make the best of the situation. the Vikes the lead for good at the game at all when our defense for the American Cancer Society. Carroll * 12-5 16-6 Freshman Troy Miller stated, 67-66. Then with 3:28 left in the wasn’t the greatest and they were Come out and support the Vikings Ripon * 11-7 13-10 “We all obviously love playing at game, Lawrence led 81-79. shooting well in the first half.” in their final game, send off the Lawrence 10-7 12-10 home, having your own crowd Fellow juniors Chris Sebert Besides Mazur’s strong per- team’s two seniors with a roaring Beloit 9-8 11-11 and the day to rest and prepare and Tyler Mazur hit back-to-back formance, Sebert added 25 points crowd and finally come help out a Cornell 7-10 8-14 without traveling is nice, but away jumpers and helped push the lead for the Vikings, and sophomore wonderful cause! Illinois Col. 6-11 9-13 games really aren’t that bad. Even to 85-79. With two minutes left Ryan DePouw added 15 points Lake Forest 5-12 7-15 Monmouth 5-12 6-16 Knox 1-16 1-21 Men’s tennis splits season-opening double-header Hockey

The Vikings’ singles relent- against Edgewood, our team knew change the way I approached the Erik Soderlund Adrian 15-0-3 19-1-3 lessly pressed on, allowing we would have stiffer competition match. We are a team and as such Staff Writer MSOE 11-5-2 14-7-2 ______Edgewood only eight games com- the following match. We knew we pump each other up and pro- Marian 11-7-0 12-10-1 bined between the six matches. UW-Oshkosh is one of the best vide support for one another,” said Men’s tennis opened their Lake Forest 6-9-3 9-10-4 Junior Jeremy Andereck’s (6-0, teams in the state, so we were senior captain Jason Dunn on the season with a double header last Finlandia 7-11-0 7-16-0 6-0) highlight win ended the prepared before heading into the mindset of the team prior to the Saturday at the YMCA Tennis Concordia 6-12-0 6-17-0 Center in Oshkosh. Eagles nightmare briefly, before match. Our team is full of dedi- afternoon matches. Lawrence 5-11-2 6-15-2 once again suffering Lawrence’s cated individuals who give it their Sailing smoothly through the Lawrence started the sea- Northland 6-12-0 8-14-1 son strong, shutting out oppos- domination in doubles with 8-1, all no matter who the opponent first match, the Vikings faced a ing Edgewood College 9-0. Senior 8-1 and 8-0 wins in the three is. Everybody prepares for a big much better opposition from the Cooper Smith began the massa- matches. match differently because ten- other side of the court against “Having had such positive nis is such a mentally challeng- cre defeating Edgewood’s Patrick Women’s Basketball Lagman 6-0, 6-4. results coming off our first match ing sport. Being captain did not See page 7 Cornell *# 16-1 21-1 Monmouth * 13-4 18-4 St. Norbert * 12-5 15-7 Finlandia sweeps hockey in MCHA matchup Carroll * 11-6 12-8 in the first period as Finlandia The Vikings held the 2-1 lead post-season hopes are now in Lake Forest 10-7 12-10 John Revis Ripon 9-9 10-13 Staff Writer scored 34 seconds into the game. for the rest of the second period. jeopardy. “We ran into a hot goal- ______Lawrence was able to recover Unfortunately, history repeated ie and a team that was willing Grinnell 8-9 10-12 The Lawrence men’s hock- as freshman defender Brandon itself as Lawrence had a much to outwork us physically,” com- Knox 7-10 9-13 ey team had a disappointing Boelter scored a goal a few min- more eventful third period than mented sophomore defenseman Illinois Col. 4-13 6-16 trip to the Upper Peninsula of utes later, assisted by sophomore they wanted. After a Finlandia Phil Luongo. “We didn’t bring our Beloit 3-14 4-18 Michigan as they lost both games defenseman Cory Bastian. goal was scored halfway through lunch pale and work books. We Lawrence 1-16 2-20 of their weekend series against As the first period expired, the third period to tie it, freshman weren’t mentally prepared.” the Finlandia University Lions. On the score stayed 1-1. Midway forward Logan Lemirande took To advance to postseason * - Qualify for MWC Tournament Feb. 8, the Vikings lost a heart- through the second period, the back the lead for the Vikings off a play, the Vikings need to avoid # - Clinch MWC Championship and breaker in overtime 4-3 and were Vikings got a good break as two pass from Scurfield. taking last place in their division. top seed in MWC Tournament soundly defeated the next night players on the Lions were penal- However, Finlandia scored Currently they are tied at the bot- 5-1. Lawrence’s overall record ized for elbowing and high stick- another tying goal with less than a tom with Northland College at now stands at 6-15-2 with a 5-11- ing. Lawrence did well on their minute in regulation and put away 12 points and Finlandia jumped 2 mark in Midwest Collegiate two-man advantage as senior for- the game-winner halfway through ahead of the Vikings this weekend Hockey Associate play. ward Brad Scurfield scored and overtime. Lawrence ended up as they now have 14 points. In the first game, the Vikings was assisted by junior defense- with a huge advantage in shots on The good news for the had a surprising wake-up call early man William Thoren and Boelter. goal, outshooting the Lions 40-19, Vikings is that Finlandia travels making the loss even tougher to to Adrian College and Northland swallow. travels to the Milwaukee School Lawrence was unable to of Engineering. Both those teams rebound the following night as are nationally ranked. There are Finlandia took control of the game numerous scenarios that can and cruised to the victory. After occur in which the Vikings can scoring a goal in the first period, get in. The simplest one is for the Lions had an explosive sec- the Vikings to win both of their ond period as they scored three remaining regular season games goals, all with the Vikings at full and hope Northland doesn’t Statistics are courtesy of www. strength. sweep their series. mchahockey.com and www. Halfway through the third “We need to look to each midwestconference.org and are current as of period, the Vikings were able to other for support, because in the Feb 13, 2013. end the shut-out as senior for- end we are a tight-knit group ward Phil Bushbacher took advan- that always plays for the guy next tage of a Finlandia board pen- to us,” added senior goaltender alty and scored a goal for the Kevin Aslett. “We need to keep our Vikings. Scurfield and Lemirande heads up and look forward.” were credited with the assists. Lawrence hosts the Lake The momentum didn’t carry over Forest College Foresters in their as Finlandia scored their fifth final regular season home game, and final goal six minutes later. In which could possibly be their last terms of shots on goal, the game home game of the year, at the was much more even than the Appleton Family Ice Center Feb. first as Lawrence ended up with a 15. Both teams will then travel to 36-33 edge. Lake Forest the following night for Erik Soderlund is a key defensemen for the Vikings. Those were very untimely the last contest. Photo by Paul Wilke losses for the Vikings as their 15 Feb. 2013 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Swim teams prepare Athletes of the week for MWC competition by: Amanda Ollerer Reid Trier themselves from Carroll and the Staff Writer rest of the Conference. Both the ______men and women hope to defeat Chase Nelson: Men’s Basketball The Viking swim team is on Carroll this year while winning the mission for a top-three fin- more individual events, but sev- ish at the Midwest Conference eral Vikings have records in mind 1) How did it feel to have Championships this weekend in as well. your first collegiate dunk, and Grinnell, Iowa. A fourth place fin- One of those athletes is fresh- what was going through your ish last year left the Vikings with man Hayley Cardinal. After her head when it happened? a bad taste in their mouths, but stellar performance in the 100- Not going to lie, the dunk senior Caleb Stellmach insists the meter breaststroke at the Lake felt great, I had an opportuni- team is “ready to go.” Forest Double Dual, Cardinal has ty at home earlier in the week Luckily for the Vikings, her eyes set on a team record in and didn’t capitalize, so it was a they have momentum after both the event. must this time around. The play the men and women took sec- Sophomore Taylor Winter wasn’t anything special, more ond at the WI Private College has a team record in the 500- that it felt good to know our Championship Jan. 26. The entire yard freestyle in mind as well. team had just sealed a great win. team swam exceptionally well in Collectively, the women’s 800- 2) What has been your the meet, earning six titles before yard freestyle relay team should highlight of the season so far, ultimately falling short to power- distance themselves from the rest and why? house Carthage College. of the pack, making the event one I think this final stretch of Since the meet, the Vikings to keep an eye on. games has been the best part of have maintained a good balance Two freshmen crucial to the our season. Our team has had at practice. A series of tough prac- Vikings success—Emily Flack a few injuries and other issues tices tested their strength and and Hayley Cardinal—have stood this season that we’ve had to endurance in the week following out on the women’s side all year. get over and to see us rallying the meet, but the team started Apart from the 100, Hayley spe- and putting it all together late Chase Nelson recently had his first collegiate dunk. Photo by Paul Wilke tapering last week with the con- cializes in the 200-meter breast- feels great. ference championships in mind. stroke and the 200 IM. Flack will 3) What has been the Swimming progressively be swimming the 100 and 200- hardest part of your season, and why? fewer yards should give them time meter backstroke events and may I think just finding ourselves after we lost some big games really close. It would have been easy to to recuperate before going all- compete in the 500-yard freestyle. fall apart at that point, but we got over it and have been playing pretty good since. out at Conference. Additionally, This sets up a rare opportunity for 4) What has been your favorite game, and why? the Vikings are doing many off- Lawrence to finish 1-2-3 in the Either of our home games against IC or Beloit. It felt great to play well against IC during alumni the-block sprints and pace work 500, as Taylor Winter and junior weekend, having all the old players around, or Beloit in a must-win game, I think everyone showed that they hope will pay off come Hannah Gabriel finished 1-2 in their toughness in a must-win game. It was a battle all the way through, and our crowd was great. Friday. the event last year. Nothing more fun than playing in front of a big electric crowd. As far as team goals for On the men’s side, juniors 5) If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be, and why? Conference, at least a third place Evan Flack and Charlie Mann will Probably Lebron James. Guy is the best basketball player in the world, plus I bet he would drop finish on both sides is a reason- look to build on their outstand- cash on a nice dinner. able aim. The speed and strength ing performance at the Private of Grinnell and Lake Forest should College Championships. Flack is be difficult to contend with, but competing in the 200 freestyle, the Vikings will look to separate See page 9

Women’s basketball falls J.P. Ranumas: Indoor Track and Field

to two more opponents 1) How did it feel to Freshman Patsy Kealey led the break Lawrence’s record in Clare Bruning the 60-meter hurdles? Staff Writer Vikings with 16 points, and Deshler ______followed with 14. Freshman Katie To be honest about how I A week of tough competi- Schumacher totaled nine rebounds felt about breaking the school tion for the Lawrence University and freshman Andrea Wilkinson record, I would say that I felt women’s basketball team resulted tallied seven. blessed. I felt blessed because in two hard losses, bringing the Saturday, Feb. 9, the Vikings I knew that if it hadn’t been Vikings’ record to 2-19 and 1-15 in traveled to Mt. Vernon, Iowa, to for my teammates and coaches conference. take on Cornell College (20-1, 15-1 helping me each and every day Wednesday, Feb. 6, Lawrence MWC). Lawrence started strong, on and off the field, I would not hosted Beloit College (4-16, 3-12 leading closely until a couple of be where I am today. MWC) at Alexander Gymnasium. Cornell free-throws brought the 2) What was the hard- The Buccaneers shot right out of score to 18-17 near the 11-minute est thing about adjusting to the gate, opening the game with mark. The competition remained college-level track? a three-pointer in the first 15 sec- close throughout the first half, and The sacrifices that come onds of play. Once the Vikings a layup by Lawrence junior Amber along with wanting to be a part warmed up, the score remained Lisowe with 3:45 left in the half of the LU track team. As a hur- close for most of the first half of brought the Vikes within one point dler, it’s a disadvantage to be the first period. of their adversaries. able to only practice over one Soon Beloit pulled away with The Rams soon widened the hurdle, but I look down from a 20-2 run before the Lady Vikes 27-26 gap, however; and led by a the indoor track at the Wellness J.P Ranumas recently broke Lawrence’s school record in the 60-meter hurdles. stepped up to round out the half score of 42-28 at the half. The sec- center and see that I’m not the Photo by Paul Wilke with a score of 41-22 in Beloit’s ond period saw even more frustra- only one making sacrifices. I see favor. Lawrence narrowed the tion for LU. Cornell continued to Rose Tepper and Katie Barie having to practice high jump in the gym. I see Spencer Swick and the gap to 17 points during the sec- increase their lead as the Vikings throwing crew having to come in much later to practice because the pilates class takes up the room ond half, but Beloit soon capital- struggled to keep up. Never get- they need. Also, I know that the distance runners have to cross train on certain days because of terrible ized on the Vikes’ numerous turn- ting within 20 points of Cornell, weather conditions. Moreover, the sprinters and 400m runners have to run outside on certain days overs and continued to rack up the Lawrence fell with a final score despite the chilling temperatures. Not to forget the coaches because I know that it’s not easy for them points, concluding the game with a of 93-51. to come up with workouts that could be altered due to the weather. Despite all the disadvantages the score of 84-59. Kealey again led the Vikings team encounters, I wouldn’t want to surround myself with any other people because we could all eas- “We played really hard effort- with 15 points, followed by Lisowe ily quit, but we choose not to. So all these sacrifices have made the transition from high school to the wise; we just haven’t executed with 13 and senior Cathy Kaye college level harder, but the people I get to see every day make it a little bit easier to endure. our game plan,” said junior Alex with 10. Kaye and Schumacher 3) Do you prefer to run in relays or individual events, and why? Deshler about LU’s loss to Beloit. each contributed four rebounds, I can’t give you a definitive answer because any time I’m given the opportunity to represent the In addition to lacking in the scor- and as a team LU kept the turn- LU team, I’m down to run. ing department, the Vikes were overs lower than the previous 4) What has been your favorite part of your season so far, and why? unable to effectively take care of game with a total of 22. Our most recent meet at Stevens Point, because I felt that I had a lot more opportunities to not only the ball. They finished the game The Lawrence women traveled cheer on my teammates, but got to know individuals on the team a lot better. with 31 turnovers to Beloit’s 20 to Lake Forest on Tuesday, Feb. 5) If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be, and why? and nine steals to Beloit’s 17. “We 12, to face the Foresters and will The person would be Coach Johnse, my coach from high school because not only did he have the out-rebounded them, but we just host Grinnell College on Saturday, patience and faith in me as an athlete, he also had the patience and faith in me as a person. kind of came out flat,” Deshler added. See page 9 6 FEATURES 18 Jan. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN WLFM student radio provides outlet for expression André Augustine seventies.” allowing the students to say what’s on their January. This year, WLFM received about Staff Writer When WLFM started, it was the first FM minds, it was a lot easier to go online.” 160 listeners during that weekend alone. ______college station in Northeastern Wisconsin. Even though there were advantages to Even though the number of listeners In the deepest corner of the As a result of being on the FM airwaves, it the transition, including the ability to gain is low, that does not stop Lawrentians from Conservatory, there lies the entrance to the could reach the entire Appleton community listeners globally, one of the main problems taking time out of their busy schedules to WLFM studio, which many people prob- in addition to Lawrence students. In 2005, was the fact that the station would not broadcast their programs from 4 p.m. to ably walk by without even noticing. On the however, Lawrence made the decision to be able to reach out to the Appleton com- midnight during the week. outside, the entrance to the studio looks transition from FM radio to internet format munity. “Some students do a lot of music pro- like a regular entrance of a classroom, so it only. “I personally wish we were still on the grams, where they come in and play their makes sense that nobody would really pay “The transi- airwaves because favorite music. But now we are having a lot attention to the studio. However, when you tion happened we get more lis- more talk shows, and people are starting walk through the door, you feel like you are during Jill Beck’s teners that way,” to get into that more,” said Raffel, who is walking into a different building and into a presidency,” said said Raffel. “It’s a also the host of his own comedy show, “On different decade. Raffel. “That was lot harder to get Patrol with Peter Raffel.” As you walk down the stairs enter- a decision that listeners to go During “On Patrol,” Raffel is able to ing the studio, you see walls completely was made by her. online and lis- use observations that he makes and uses covered with colorful stickers until you get It took us off of ten to stuff and it them to create what he calls an exaggerated to the actual studio, which is filled with the car radios and generally detracts version of himself and make jokes about microphones, a shelf full of CDs and other allowed us to be more free on the airwaves from the Appleton community. In terms his experiences. He says that by using the expensive equipment that is used to make and not be censored.” of us being part of that, there is a better outlet of radio, he is able to take some of the creativity happen. Although there were numerous proto- chance that people can listen in their cars his worst circumstances, like somebody in WLFM has been Lawrence’s only radio cols that went into the transition, the main and stuff.” Trever tossing his toothbrush in the toilet, station since 1956, when it made its inau- reason behind the transition was censor- As a result of the transition, WLFM and find the humor in it. gural broadcast. Ever since the creation ship. does not get the number of listeners they “WLFM is a creative thing. It’s a way of of WLFM, the station has been entirely “People have called and made com- desire. Depending on the show, WLFM gets expressing yourself that is so pure. You are student-run and dedicated to playing music plaints about some of the jokes that stu- an average of about 10 listeners and some- creating something that is not only live but from all genres. dents made on the air and that was an times even up to 20 or 30 listeners at most. very personal,” said Raffel. “I don’t know exactly how WLFM start- issue because there are fines involved with One of the only times WLFM has a One of the main goals of WLFM is to ed,” said sophomore and Top 200 Music that and when they do make these jokes, good number of listeners is during the Director Peter Raffel, “but I know that we the school had to pay for it,” said Raffel. Great Midwest Trivia weekend, which usu- See page 7 have a music library that dates back to the “In terms of avoiding that problem and ally takes place during the last weekend of Jasmine Winters Staff Writer Get to know your student radio hosts Spooky Noodles

3. What is the purpose of Thursdays at 10-11 p.m. WLFM Planet Mearth your show? I started out co-hosting Michelle Ohlhausen, Charlie Aldrich Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. Psychedelica Playcorn with my fresh- and Jonah Laursen The Salem Bitch Trials With Jake Zimmerman and Allen man roommate, Will Sefton. Show-wise 1. What prompted you to start Fridays 4 to 5 p.m. Jacqua it was half talk show—spanning from a show? We were interested in doing topics such as what pajamas Bruce Willis a radio show and we decided to do a With Corinne Kocher, Stephanie 1. What prompted you to start sleeps in to a mixture of hip-hop classics show together at the first WLFM meet- Courtney and Rachel Calvert a show? I lived in Plantz my freshman and songs that let the mind take a jour- ing. year, so lots of wisdom was passed down 1. What prompted you to start ney through transparent waterfalls and 2. What do you like about radio? regarding opportunities the Con has to a show? A lot of our guy friends got misty forests. This and last year, I’ve been The radio show is a really fun and offer. I emailed a cool cat/head of the stu- shows our freshmen year. We decided co-hosting “Planet Mearth” with Allen relaxed place to be. It is fun to share dio the time slot I wanted. It was granted we wanted a show of, for, and by da Jacqua. music and get to hear new artists that and the first show he showed us how to ladies. And we’ve had a show every We have a primetime slot, you wouldn’t have heard about other- use the switchboard. Magic has ensued year since! Wednesdays 8-10 p.m., when a lot of wise. Another part that is fun is that ever since. 2. What do you like about radio? Lawrence students are transitioning from you are getting to share your favorite 2. What do you like about radio? It’s a great way for us to share music we work mode to Wednesday night festivi- tunes with the world, even if it’s over It’s a grand time for those who feel their love with each other and with campus. ties mode. It’s an incredibly open forum a web stream and not the air, it’s still topics of discussion may not fit into It’s also great to have access to all the with key topics discussed and debated, fun to share your music from the radio everyday situations yet need to hit listen- new music the station gets. We’ve dis- such as if our government puts enough platform. ers’ ears. Just email anybody with a posi- covered so many cool artists! emphasis on ant farm producers, how 3. What is the purpose of your tion in the studio and create your own 3. What is the purpose of your poachers would fare against Triceratops show? There isn’t really a purpose to on-air experience that you feel will better show? We play stuff we like, new and the etymology of Siamese twins. We’ll our show; we are just looking to play the lives of all the students, parents, and stuff we get in, but we make an extra bring some guests who are experts on an hour of good music every week. It is sometimes toddlers as well (some of the effort to showcase women who rock. topics (read Wikipedia facts beforehand) generally a smattering of different indie show may have to be koshered for those Sometimes we tell jokes and make fun like Dr. Barry Barry—a Mandarin Duck and alternative bands, but there’s also a ears). of “Cosmopolitan” magazine. expert who enlightened us. mix of electronica and hip-hop.

have mock interviews with people who Old Folks Show don’t exist and engage in all kinds of WLFM Top 200 Tuesdays at 8-10 p.m. non-visual, strictly aural trickery, as well Music Director ...... Why Radio? With Jon Erkkila, Elena Grijalva, Brooks as play songs that I like and hopefully spent a week putting together begins others like. Peter Raffel Eaton, Pravin Jayasinghe, Zach Bartylla For The Lawrentian circling the drain before you even have 3. What is the purpose of your ______time to call some tech wiz to tell you that 1. What prompted you to start a show? The purpose of my show now is show? One of my [Jon Erkkila’s] room- I’ve spent roughly two years at he can’t fix the problem. to play whatever songs are of interest to WLFM, and every once in a while some- Usually when this happens, I throw mates freshman year wanted to start me, usually hardcore punk and power a show so we could play old-time folk thing goes wrong. I go down to the a chair. A chair is a good thing to throw violence, folk music and baby-making studio on a Monday to do my own radio because it most likely won’t break, it’s music and really harsh electronic noise. music. We also have a sex chat every 2. What do you like about radio? program, “On Patrol With Peter Raffel,” small enough that I can easily lift it over week where we take questions from the and find the station not working. This is my head and give it a good toss and I like the freedom of being able to speak viewership and answer them on air, try- into a mic and not have to face an audi- a common problem for anybody in the throwing a chair is something I’ve seen ing to provide the soundest advice for college radio circuit: you arrive to do done in movies and it has always looked ence. You can say whatever you want on people with sexual dilemmas. the radio and be whomever you want, your show, someone has hit some button awesome. or other and the two hour block you’ve I often ask myself after the fact why I get so upset when it comes to my program—why is it that I feel the The Con Basement that we like. previous time need to throw something when my radio 2. What do you like about radio? 3. What is the purpose of your show isn’t able to work its way through Tapes Erik: I have a really old-fashioned and show? Every week, we try to organize a people’s computers and into their ears? Wednesdays at 4 p.m. romanticized love of the idea of radio that collection of our favorite songs on a theme: As I’m often reminded by people who dates back to being raised on “A Prairie this Wednesday, it’s love (Valentine’s, of want to upset me, no one listens to my With Olav Bjornerud and Erik Morrison Home Companion.” I also love the ability course), and next week it will be Winter. show anyway. It’s a two hour comedy- 1. What prompted you to start a to craft a playlist and share it with the We try to play music from ancient tradi- talk show, and despite the fact that I show? We both love folk & roots music world! tional melodies to freshly written new spend hours working on it, the listen- and felt that it didn’t really have a voice on Olav: Similarly to Erik, public radio releases, and which spans the wide variety ing audience isn’t much bigger than a campus, so we set up “The Con Basement has always been the soundtrack for my of genres that intersect with folk. We also Freshman Studies class—and much like Tapes” as a forum for sharing it with oth- home life. Radio acts as an interesting link try to keep our listeners up-to-date on most Freshman Studies students, my ers. It’s also a great reason to keep right on to the past, and I can’t think of a more new developments in the folk world and top of, and think deeply about, the music fitting medium for sharing the songs of a reviews of new albums. See page 7 18 Jan. 2013 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN

The Not-So Secret Lives of our Professors: Jake Frederick, Bat Wrangler

Chelsea Johnson but I said I’d get it,” Frederick said. “I Staff Writer grabbed it in my sweater, took it outside, ______and put it in a tree.” Bats are a Lawrence tradition as old as Now, after years of practice, Frederick our school, and many of the older buildings uses old welding gloves to protect his hands often get a squeaky visitor. Usually, both as he grabs the bats. parties are equally freaked out. In some “They’re uniformly aggres- buildings, you can leave a door open and sive,” Frederick said. “They all squeal let them find their way out. But in buildings ‘Eeeeeeeeee!’’ like Main Hall, more drastic intervention is Bats are famed carriers of rabies, but required. Frederick did not seem concerned. Enter: Associate Professor of History “Rabies is quite rare in Wisconsin,” he Jake Frederick, official Main Hall Bat said. “The Center for Disease Control said Wrangler. As someone who has gone to so on the internet.” great lengths to specifically not touch bats Laughing in the face of danger, trapped in my room, I wanted to know what Frederick is always ready to don his bat qualifications Frederick had that made him gloves and run to the rescue in Main Hall. so bold. Over the years, he has captured 12 bats. “I would say I’m not qualified,” “I like the bats,” he said. “They’re Frederick said. strange little critters. I think I like them As it turns out, he’s a modest man,and because other people don’t.” he has more relevant experience than His love for the bats motivates his one might expect from a history profes- work and helps justify why he can cause The fearless Bat Wrangler draws inspiration from vampire lore. Photo by Hannah Plummer sor. Frederick was once a firefighter and them terrible, yet temporary, distress. general ranger for the park service, and “I think I’m doing them a favor, but to rodent catching. He was once bit in the come down from the attic sometimes. All of once assisted with a bat survey project on I don’t believe they’re under the same line of duty, and a hushed rumor has it he Main Hall is in grateful debt to Frederick’s the Green River. He helped scientists col- impression,” he said. didn’t even flinch. acts of courage. Having spent so much time lect bats by helping hold an eight-foot net As impressive as his records of suc- “It was a surface nip, a tiny scratch,” with the bats, Frederick has become some- across flight corridors in a game of “bat cess are, there was one bat that escaped he said modestly. “It barely broke the skin.” thing of a spokesperson for the misunder- pong.” The scientists would retrieve tangled his clutches. For all his talents, Frederick is Perhaps he is being humble to cover stood animals. bats and record them. still human. up how serious his wounds really were. “Bats are a part of Lawrence,” he said. “It didn’t seem that hard,” Frederick “The bat was up too high to get without After that incident, he did bring in backup. “They have no interest in bothering you.” said. Evidently inspired, he started his a ladder,” he admits. “We called physical Einstein, his cat, came to Main Hall for the But if they do, we all know whom to career at Main Hall a few years ago when a plant.” day and “rubbed her chin on everything.” call. professor found a bat hanging on the back Last fall, Frederick, evidently bored Since then, the rodents are nowhere to be of a chair in a classroom. with bat wrangling and looking for new seen. “They were going to call Physical Plant, challenges to conquer, turned his attentions But bats fear no cats, and the bats still

mates’ performances. rienced veterans returning, and the new chance at winning the Northern Conference Doubles were not much better in the blood coming in to take over leadership in and eventually make it to team conference,” Men’s tennis afternoon this Saturday either. “As far as the the years to come. The camaraderie among added Dunn about the direction the team is continued from page 6 doubles pairings go, UW-Oshkosh is notori- the members on our team is extraordi- headed in. ous for having strong doubles teams and narily high, and we have each others’ backs The next opponent on the agenda for University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. the results show they were superior. Saying through thick and thin. If we continue to Lawrence men’s tennis is Concordia away Seniors cooper Smith and Jason Dunn that, I think our doubles teams all learned work hard and stay disciplined, I have no Feb. 15. lost the first two singles matches after two from the experience, and we can only go doubt we will put up a good fight and have a very tight-fought victories for the Titans’ forward from here on out,” explained Dunn. #1 and #2. In the third match, Lawrence The Viking’s #1 doubles pair consist- was able to pick up a point through senior ing of seniors Dunn and Zlevor lost their Max Zlevor, a (7-6, 6-2) victory over UWO’s match 8-1. Followed by 8-3 loses in both Aiden Sauberlich. Unfortunately the Vikings the #2 and #3 pairing’s matches. were only able to pick up one other singles Lawrence has placed senior Smith and win through Andereck once again, who junior Andereck together for the team’s WLFMcontinued from page 6 a creativebe stronger as a whole outlet if we work together finished the weekend undefeated in singles. #2 pair, while UWO finished the doubles and listen to each other.” “Speaking on behalf of the team, I feel sweep with a victory over sophomore Craig form a connection with the Lawrence com- If you are interested in working for we gave UW-Oshkosh a scare in the singles Sherwood and freshman Brian DeCorte as munity through an outlet of creativity that WLFM or starting your own radio show, you matches. Everybody came out strong and Lawrence’s #3 dual. may be taken for granted. can contact Raffel or the station manager, left nothing on the table. Stellar perfor- “I see our team having an incredibly “Building a community gives the sta- Rachel Krivichi. mances came from Jeremy Andereck, Max successful season. This is the first season tion a lot more personality,” said Raffel. Zlevor and Cooper Smith who fought close I have been a member of the team where “Playing music is great, but I think that we’ll battles,” commented Dunn on his team- I can confidently say we have both expe-

radio people are sitting in a basement and Don’t worry, I’m bringing this around. And some are changing the face of entertain- what WLFM does is tells you that even From the WLFM Top 200 Music Director ment all together, we all matter. though it’s important to connect and see continued from page 6 Music Director is looking at album art But it’s even more than that. It mat- and do every amazing thing we can do, and deciding whether or not it’s worth ters because the human voice is some- it’s also important to listen. It’s important audience doesn’t want to be there, either. my time—and I’ve got all the time in the thing that can’t be replaced by anything. to listen to what someone has to say or What I do is a long-form performance world. Going further, I’m a guy who had You can watch an episode of “Jersey what they have to play, or make whatever piece, a work of art that some might con- to start watching “Breaking Bad” three Shore”—is that still a thing?—and have a weird sounds they want to make—it’s sider to be a waste of time. It’s me, talk- times before finally giving it the time it few laughs, but I bet if you sat any of those important to listen even if you think that ing into a microphone, writing material deserved—now it’s my favorite show. So cast members in front of a microphone person is an idiot. And for me, it’s impor- and letting it slowly build over time until if people aren’t willing to take the time and told them to talk, you’d see who they tant to talk. That’s what I do. And on the the piece spirals out of control and into to listen in, enjoy something and become really were. There aren’t any masks on Monday nights when I don’t get to do that, absurdity. And at times I consider what I a fan, why does radio matter at all? Why the radio—it’s just you and your voice it sucks. do a waste of time: do we as a generation does WLFM matter? and that’s the only thing that matters. So next time you’re sitting there, really have time for something like radio It matteres, because I realized that, It’s not what you’re wearing or how you plugged into whatever you’re plugged anymore? Does it serve any purpose other although it might not be working with look, it’s simply the things you have to into, maybe listen to WLFM. Or even lis- than to have something on in the back- people in Darfur or teaching someone say. And if radio has taught me anything, ten to any radio station. Or listen to your ground while we do our dishes? Does about recycling, it’s teaching everyone it’s that the things people have to say are friend. Or listen to anybody. Or listen to radio exist for any reason other than the something just as important: that we all more interesting than really anything else something. Just listen, for two seconds, fact that cars still exist? matter. That we all have a voice and that in the world. I look to the heroes on this because whatever you hear might change We live in a generation that needs we all have something to say and that matter: Scharpling, of course; Jesse Thorn, your life. It might not—I doubt “Major things constantly or else they’re not sat- even if no one is listening, it still matters Ira Glass, Marc Maron, Terry Gross, and Grotto” is changing anybody’s life—but isfied. Tom Scharpling, host of “The Best that we’re saying it. For some people, that more who are showing us that the things then again, there’s always a chance that Show on WFMU,”—a radio hero of mine— means talking about campus life on air; that people say can move us more than it will. And that thing might just change said it best when he noted that people for some it means simply playing music anything else. More than an event or pic- everything. just don’t take the time to take in enter- and letting that speak for them; and for ture—just the person. tainment anymore. They don’t even have some it means writing a radio play called The time we live in is one that seems a the patience to listen to the 30 second “Major Grotto” about a Navy Captain who lot more excited about the next thing than iTunes sample of a song before deciding gets turned into a merman and has to fight they do the current thing, and that’s prob- whether it’s awesome or it’s awful. And crime in the underwater city of Atlantis. ably why we spend most of our time on I’m no better: the majority of my job as That one’s me. And even though some the computer rather than with each other . 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 15 Feb. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN

THEARTIST Zabdiel Ek- SPOTLIGHT Vazquez

Bryan Cebulski through which they believed calculus at the YMCA, repre- Staff Writer every individual finds self-ful- sents Trever Hall for student ______fillment, health, discipline, and council and is the communica- Maybe you’ve seen him the drive to better oneself and tions coordinator for VIVA. studying in Steitz at three a.m. one’s community. “Being part of student coun- Maybe he’s invited you to have “Many new scientific dis- cil has given me the opportu- an impromptu dance party coveries parallel the ancestral nity to meet so many people in the Trever basement or in knowledge that the Mexica who truly care about the effi- a room at the library. Maybe already knew,” Ek explained. ciency and well-being of our you’ve seen him walk across “Each movement depicts a cer- campus,” he said. “And in VIVA campus with percussive instru- tain constellation, arithmetic, it feels good to allow so many ments around his legs that or philosophical question and people into the culture that I make him sound like a big rain- answer and the connection of and others have grown up lov- stick; those are called ayoy- these to time and to organ- ing so much. They are a good, otes, as this humble writer has ic growth. Danza helps gen- dedicated bunch to work and learned. Maybe you’ve over- erate creative thought, open- laugh with.” heard talk about how his work mindedness, and a motivation After Lawrence, Ek intends ethic is so insane he could like- to pursue the truth. Movement to go to medical school and ly be a robot. This individual is very important in danza become a neurosurgeon with is Zabdiel Ek-Vazquez, a fresh- because it allows for certain practice-based research. He man who, one term into his col- traits of our personality to also expressed interest in start- lege career, has already made develop by exercising differ- ing a non-profit organization an enormous impression on ent brain lobes. But it’s not just for the treatment of patients the Lawrence community. making all the right turns and who are denied or don’t have Last fall, Ek established positioning your angles cor- access to medical services. “Danza Mexica,” Lawrence’s rectly to look elegant. Rather, Hobby-wise, Ek reads med- first Aztec—hereby referred elegance comes with the cor- ical journals; watches surger- to as “Mexica,” to distinguish rect depiction of the intended ies online; memorizes details the ethnic group from a larger message.” about archeological artifacts; category—dance and philoso- Ek is double majoring in studies alchemy, the Mexica phy club. The group teaches the neuroscience and math. His people, and bioenergetics; thoughts, ethics, mathemat- reaction to the university so far writes stories and speeches, ics, music, science, ideals, and has been positive. He lauds his mainly about medicine, ethics, danzas—“a better word than professors and classes for how and science fiction; makes mul- dance,” Ek explained, “because they have nurtured and supple- timedia art; watches “Doctor it carries the connotation of a mented his goals and shows Who”; and, of course, dances. resilient, disciplined, reflective, appreciation for the kind and Ek would like to thank his Photo by Mathias Reed humble, passionate, unyield- varied friends he has made. friends Jenni Sefcik and Aiden ing character”—of the Mexica In addition to persevering Campbell for supporting the twice a week: Tuesdays from and Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. people. All these aspects of the through the rigors of school- club since its creation. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for phi- to 5:00 p.m. in Esch Studio for Mexica culture trace the path work, he tutors chemistry and Danza Mexica meets losophy in the Runkel Room dance. Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One” Jeffrey James brings a Natalie Schermer teenager living in a trailer park, A&E Editor finds the first clue. The world ______erupts, the chase is back on and bit of soul to the café “The Hunger Games” series Wade is at the forefront. Along Lauren Nokes “The Voice” and has been touring started a landslide. Bookstore the way, he deals with betrayals, Staff Writer over the past two years. He plays shelves are overflowing with bests powerful opponents and ______both his own catchy, emotional post-apocalyptic dystopian nov- gets the girl. Singer-songwriter Jeffrey original songs and covers of well- els these days, especially in the Mr. Cline, I’m not sure there’s James livened up a dreary Monday known tunes. His specialty is turn- Young Adult section, where you’ll ever been a more perfect tribute night at the Warch Campus Center ing upbeat pop songs into dra- find hundreds of subpar rip-offs. to the nerd. Café on Feb. 11 as part of the matic, slow covers marked with It can be difficult to find a good “Ready Player One” works SOUP Coffeehouse series. A self- his distinctive style. One of these story amongst all the tales of because it’s not just another described guy with a guitar, his covers was “Stayin’ Alive,” which futuristic girl-warriors—not that post-apocalyptic teen novel. It’s a bluesy rock music has undeniable changed from a fast-paced disco I don’t enjoy a good futuristic tribute to the geek, to the keeper soul. hit into a moody rock ballad. girl-warrior book now and then. of useless trivia, to the underdog. His full-bodied, rich baritone James has released two EPs, a At first glance, Ernest Cline’s It takes the traditional quest-nar- commanded his audience’s atten- 2011 collection called “Goin’ Back “Ready Player One” seems like a rative of Halliday’s fantasy-nov- tion, unlike the delicate whisper- Down” and a new EP released last lot of the same old thing. We’re els, D&D games and video games ing of some other indie musicians year called “Make Your Way to the about thirty years in the future, and transplants it to the future. It who come to mind. James is a Flashing Lights.” He even managed but everything has taken a turn mate prize. When James Halliday, introduces a society of the future singer-songwriter who’s refresh- to sell some CDs after his concert for the worst. Having exhausted creator of the OASIS, died, he left to the concept of nostalgia and ingly involved in music for the at the Café, no easy feat for an most of the planet’s resources, the keys to his fortune some- doesn’t just introduce it, but rev- pure joy of the sound rather than unknown musician on a small col- most of humanity has retreat- where in the OASIS. Anybody els in it. just a pretentious idea of what lege campus. ed into the virtual world of the could find it and inherit billions. There’s probably some sort music should be. He’s an engaging Despite the fact that they OASIS, the online, fully interac- Only one thing about the con- of message in here, too. It’s easy and natural performer who seems were all very enjoyable, I found tive system that allows you to live test is certain: to win, the person to read it as a warning of the cor- to love what he does while he’s that sometimes his original songs a completely different life and would have to be an expert in the rupting forces of technology, of doing it. and even his covers seemed to forget about your real one. Wade pop-culture of the late 20th cen- the dangers of the internet and His personable and under- blur together somewhat, simply Watts has spent most of his life tury—Halliday’s favorite thing,. virtual realities. But that doesn’t stated manner made him a good because James has such a defined online: free games taught him to Though he lives in the seem to be quite what Cline is choice for the coffeehouse atmo- style. One of the songs that stood read and write when his mother 2040s, Wade can recite every saying. The OASIS isn’t what sphere—he wasn’t trying desper- out was his iTunes single “All I neglected him and, now a senior episode of “Family Ties,” knows causes the problems in “Ready ately to make his audience pay Need is You,” released on the same in high school, he attends vir- every obscure video game ever Player One”—it’s usually the peo- attention to him and like him, just day as the performance. Some of tual school on one of the OASIS’s released for the NES and can sing ple. Rather, Halliday’s and there- throwing out a little bit of ban- his best and most unique songs, to many planets. the entire discography of Devo. fore Cline’s warning seems to be ter here and there and otherwise me, were the most gospel-inspired But school isn’t Wade’s main It’s been years since the contest of a different sort. Embrace the doing his own thing. He has a ones, which had a definite old- concern. When he’s not in class, began, and all but the most seri- future, but remember the past: a genuine, Southern folksiness that school charm. he’s focused on one thing and one ous gunters have dropped out. warning which seems ever more makes him an appealing perform- The lyrics of his original songs thing alone. He’s a gunter, one of But everything changes applicable in today’s evolving er. deal with the normal fare of a those devoted to finding the ulti- when Wade, an insignificant world. Based out of Nashville, James was featured on Season Three of See page 9 15 Feb. 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN Almereyda’s “Hamlet” provides a Music film series continues with Scheinberg’s Swing Jazz modern update on the Dutch prince Kelsey Priebe in Kansas City, as they travelled to shooting seems to have been care- Staff Writer New York’s jazz scene and played Nathan Lawrence ______alongside Benny Goodman’s band Web Manager fully thought out to emphasize the ______other elements of a given scene. The second installment at Carnegie hall, the first time Some people will never like Hawke is also in his prime in the Seeley G. Mudd library’s Swing Jazz was played in the clas- Shakespeare. Whether because here, giving us an unorthodox and America’s Music Series, Swing sical hall. of his language or rather melo- striking take on the character of Jazz, lacked some of the initial The excerpt culminated in dramatic gestures, there always Hamlet. While many actors exag- excitement of the first, but ulti- a classic “battle of the bands” seems to be a small pocket of gerate this character and his emo- mately held its own in the lecture scene, where Basie’s band played people—even within the most tions, Hawke seems to play him series. Erica Scheinberg welcomed against Chick Webb’s notorious literary of communities—who in a state of emotionally charged a slightly diminished audience, New York jazz band. The docu- detest his work. Others might dis- neutrality, never entirely display- most likely due to the heavy snow mentary included a few other fun like modernizations of his work, ing his full intent or emotional this past Thursday, back for two moments, such as Billie Holiday’s submitting that they distort and comprehension. documentaries: Ken Burns’ “Jazz time with Count Basie’s band and profane the original texts. Unfortunately, other actors Episode 6, Swing, the Velocity of her firecracker-like antics among Neither of these groups seem to flounder under the pres- Celebration” and the more intrigu- the men. Surprisingly, however, should go out of their way to see sure of thick, Shakespearean dia- ing “International Sweethearts of as Ken Burns is one of the biggest auteur Michael Almereyda’s 2000 logue. Bill Murray (“Groundhog Rhythm.” names in the documentary world, adaptation of Shakespeare’s semi- Day”, “Ghostbusters”) seems to It’s possible that the initial this documentary was not as grip- nal “Hamlet,” but the rest of us struggle in his role as Polonius, lecture lacked some of the lus- ping as the two from the previous are in for something truly special. many of the buy-ins expected in the chief advisor to Claudius. In ter of the previous one on Blues week or the one to follow. Almereyda’s “Hamlet” is not with- other Shakespeare moderniza- the particularly famous moment and Gospel because the topic of The second documen- out flaws, but it presents one of tions, namely Baz Luhrmann’s when Hamlet calls him a fishmon- focus, Swing Jazz, was not quite tary excerpt was from Greta the most unique and compelling 1996 “Romeo + Juliet,” which ger, Murray seems as if he may as as original as the previous one. Schiller and Andrea Weiss’s “The treatments of this Shakespearean forces the audience to believe that well be reading off a teleprompter. Nonetheless, Scheinberg provided International Sweethearts of work—my personal favorite— characters are referencing their There is no presence or momen- the audience with plenty of inno- Rhythm.” This documentary had that I have ever seen. guns as “swords” not because tum whatsoever in his body and vative information. Most interest- a narrower focus, which perhaps “Hamlet” stars Ethan Hawke of metaphorical language, but his eyes seem to betray that he is ingly, she discussed all women helped to engage the audience. It (“Gattaca”) as the eponymous because the guns were actually somewhere else entirely. swing bands during the 1930s and also covered the rarely discussed Prince of Denmark, whose family manufactured by a company “Hamlet” also seems to suffer ‘40s, which I must confess I had no topic of women in jazz. While has been rocked by his father’s named “Sword Inc.” Almereyda’s from a grossly inadequate score. idea existed. many know the greats such as recent death and his mother’s approach, in which these minor Carter Burwell, who wrote and An interesting thing the Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, hasty marriage to his uncle, semantic conflicts between text conducted the scores to most of America’s Music Series has done women band members are rare- Claudius, a role played with enig- and visual are treated as merely Joel and Ethan Cohen’s films like so far has been to give men and ly discussed, much less a band ma and complexity by the tragi- metaphorical of the situation at “No Country for Old Men” and women equal screen time, wheth- comprised entirely of mixed-race cally underrated Kyle MacLachlan. hand, seems infinitely superior “Fargo,” is credited as the orches- er it’s in the choice of documenta- women. However, unlike the traditional and is certainly easier to follow. trator on IMDb, but nobody is ries or lecture material. The Blues This documentary gave great tale, Almereyda’s adaptation Almereyda and his cinema- listed as the composer. This is and Gospel installment focused insight not only into the career sets itself in the year 2000; tographer, John de Borman, creat- perhaps for the best, as the music on the role of women in music for of International Sweethearts of Denmark the northern European ed a distinctively expressive visual sounds canned and uninterest- the majority of the time allotted Rhythm, but also into the racial country becomes the Denmark language for the film, shooting ing, reminiscent of a mid-nineties for the Gospel lecture and docu- challenges that white and African Corporation, and Prince Hamlet from numerous unusual angles Hallmark movie. mentary. American musicians in the South becomes not a literal prince, but a and making heavy use of the tilted Almereyda does, however, It was nice to see the Swing often faced and the prejudice trust fund baby. “Dutch angle” to show discom- bring the film together nicely, cre- Jazz installment with a similar women often received from male Though these first few buy- fort and confusion. Though the ating a complete and interesting focus. This lecture also delved musicians in the jazz world. ins of the modernization may not film never specifically commits to take on the classic tale. “Hamlet” more into people like John Overall, while the second be easy at first, they are signifi- being tied down or shot handheld, should not be missed by any fans Hammond, jazz enthusiast and installment of the America’s cantly more fluid and logical than the contrast of the two methods of of modernized Shakespeare. talent scout, who became even Music Series was not as gripping more necessary during the ‘30s as the first, it remained intellectu- and ‘40s to bring talent like Benny ally stimulating and kept the audi- Goodman into the forefront of the ence interested. If it had not been music world. for the weather, it is likely that Haden explores vocal orchestration The excerpt of Ken Burns’ this second installment would documentary showed the audi- have been just as well attended. ence the world of competing big This series is a well-organized in “Petra Goes to the Movies” tracks bands, specifically focusing on event that is a great example of Anna Buchholz as she lays down ostinato bass Count Basie’s. The music was Lawrence’s ability to bridge the Staff Writer lines, squealing trumpet calls enjoyable and the subject mat- gap between conservatory and ______and computer-generated sounds ter was interesting, as we fol- college. What is a guilty pleasure of while engineering them with lowed Basie’s band, originating mine? Movie soundtracks. So, some of her favorite harmonies when I saw a new album released and desired effects. called “Petra Goes to the Movies,” For the recording and over- but it didn’t have the kind of last- comprised of only one singer’s dubbing process, Haden worked ing power that I would have liked. voice as an entire orchestra, I was from the bottom up, seen clearly J. James However, perhaps people intrigued. Multi-instrumentalist in her rendition of tracks like the continued from page 8 who are greater fans of rock, Petra Haden has spanned a wide “Superman Theme.” Her obses- blues, or soul music than I am genre of musical projects in her sion with Superman led to the young singer-songwriter—break- would appreciate James a lot career and her most recent album inclusion of two tracks devoted ups, angst, love—and weren’t eas- more. I would warmly recommend displays her love of film scores and heart wrenching ballad to the to the man of steel, the theme and ily distinguishable for me because him to anyone who’s looking for and her mastery of replicating the album. the iconic “Planet Krypton.” of that, either. While I can’t say I a fresh young musician with old- sounds of an orchestra with her Haden also works with jazz Other highlights of the album didn’t enjoy myself at the perfor- fashioned ideas about making voice. pianist Brad Mehldau on “Calling include the jarring and dissonant mance, I couldn’t hum or sing a music that he enjoys instead of Daughter of accomplished You” from the movie “Baghdad theme from “Psycho” and the melody, rhythm, or lyric from one courting financial success with jazz bassist Charlie Haden, Petra Café,” which is made of Haden’s calm, lighter theme from “Cool of James’ songs once I had left the cutting-age and strange-for-the- Haden grew up in a musical house- solo vocal lines, Mehldau’s peace- Hand Luke.” She also includes concert. While I was experiencing sake-of-strangeness music. hold and first explored music ful and delicate accompani- innovative sounds from “The the music, it was catchy enough; by playing the violin and then ment and harmonic layers of her Social Network” with “Hand expanding her voice in a plethora voice. Lastly, father and daughter Covers Bruise,” adding a human replied, “Everyone is excited and of styles. Haden has appeared and Haden work together with Frisell quality to the electronic sounds ready. It’s a long season, so the toured with the Decemberists, on Pat Metheny’s “This Is Not heard throughout the film. You Swimming team is looking to finish strong.” Green Day, Beck and the Foo America” from “The Falcon and will hear her imitate a handful of continued from page 5 As a senior, Stellmach hopes to Fighters, providing both instru- the Snowman.” brassy instruments in the gritty go out on successful note and a mental and vocal harmonies and Haden’s first exploration title tune from “Goldfinger.” and Mann’s dominance in the 100 top three finish for the men and textures for these groups. with the idea of layered a cappella Petra Haden exemplifies the backstroke will be on display. women is the measuring stick for In addition to dipping her tracks began when she recorded constantly developing artist, play- When asked about the overall such success. toes in the indie-rock circles, a full a cappella version of “The ing folk festivals one weekend, attitude of the team, Stellmach Haden has also created a name Who Sell Out,” imitating vocals, hitting up the local jazz club for for herself in the jazz community. guitars, drums and everything in a few days, and orchestrating In 2003, she recorded an album between. Needless to say, Petra her favorite movies in between. get a lot of fast break points and with jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, Haden has carved her own trail in She creates something fresh and Basketball transitions,” said Deshler, look- exploring contemporary jazz various avenues of music, and her intriguing with “Petra Goes to the ing ahead to this weekend’s senior repertoire. Frisell joins Haden on newest album is no different. Movies,” revealing the excitement continued from page 5 day competition. “We’d love to get “Petra Goes to the Movies” on the “Petra Goes to the Movies” she feels whenever she watches the win for our only senior on our tune “It Might Be You” from the reveals both Haden’s technical her favorite movie or jams out to Feb. 16, at home. “We’re going to home court for the last game of film “Tootsie,” adding an intimate facility and her inner composer her favorite soundtrack in the car. try to not turn the ball over and the season.” 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 15 Feb. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Guest Editorial: Staff Editorial Misconceptions about psychedelic drugs Evan Johnson, Alec Uebersohn & safe nature. Christopher Grawthwol Recently, independent stud- for The Lawrentian ies have found MDMA to be a very Student Voice ______safe and useful compound. If only Two weeks ago, we placed it could be provided by regulated, As announced in last week’s issue of The Lawrentian, the Editorial Board recently hired an article in The Lawrentian dis- licensed chemists rather than by new leadership for the 2013-2014 school year. In the midst of this process, the current Editorial cussing the illogical and harmful underground cartels who adulter- Board made long-term strategic plans for the future of the newspaper, and we critically exam- nature of marijuana’s status as an ate it with whatever they want. ined the role that The Lawrentian plays in the Lawrence community. illegal Schedule I “narcotic.” This Lysergic acid diethylamide, We at The Lawrentian believe that the newspaper is a tool that students, faculty, staff and week, we’d like to discuss two or LSD, was synthesized in the lab alumni do not utilize enough. Yes, each week we send out the newspaper to several hundred other substances: MDMA and LSD. of Albert Hoffman in 1938 from subscribers, and yes, students can be found leisurely reading the paper at brunch. However, Just like marijuana, there exist alkaloids from the ergot fungus. simple readership is not enough. The Lawrentian’s mission is to engage the community in full pervasive myths about the safety Research took off in the 1950s and open dialogue--and currently, we receive very little feedback. and effects of these compounds in with a multitude of books and Week to week, our Op-Ed staff publishes opinions on a range of issues, with up to five writ- the public sphere, fueled by mov- studies, and LSD was used in psy- ers’ perspectives included each week. But five writers don’t capture how vibrant and diverse ies and local news reports, but chotherapy with a 50 percent suc- Lawrence University is. Imagine if we had three letters to the editor per issue as well. The these are incredibly unfounded. cess rate of curing alcoholism. Lawrence community would come to understand its diverse set of beliefs more openly, and our MDMA is commonly known Celebrities such as Aldous ability to understand one another would grow. as “molly,” “ecstasy,” or simply “E.” Huxley and publications like Time Adjacent to this article, you will find a guest editorial by three members of a student group Although known since 1912, it Magazine sang its praises in the called “Students for Sensible Drug Policy.” The editorial includes viewpoints on illegal drugs wasn’t until the mid-1970s that 1950s. However, in a reactionary that some members of the Lawrence community may not be familiar with, but by reaching out its true pharmacological power measure against LSD’s popular- to The Lawrentian, the three students utilized the newspaper to educate others on why they was discovered by a biochemist ity in the growing counterculture, believe their viewpoint is correct. Whether you agree with the editorial or not, their action is a named Alexander Shulgin. MDMA it was classified as a Schedule 1 model for how The Lawrentian can serve as a marketplace of ideas. began to find use as a powerful narcotic. Why? LSD’s fatal dose is We recognize how much courage it takes for Lawrence community members to publish therapeutic aid, helping people so high that has never been deter- their viewpoints, but we believe that Lawrence is a place for learning and open honesty. come to terms with difficult expe- mined. Most recently, Peter Gasser Rather than facing ridicule, students who currently publish their ideas find that no matter how riences in a comfortable, empa- used LSD in a 2008 study, finding extreme or remarkable their opinion is, they always find support and constructive criticsm in thetic manner. that the substance successfully the Lawrence community. However, in 1985, MDMA helped patients with anxiety and was placed on Schedule 1, making depression due to terminal illness. If you would like to submit an editorial, please e-mail it to [email protected] or it illegal for all purposes. This was Lawrentians have the unique find our form online at www.lawrentian.com. against the recommendation of opportunity to meet a scientist a judge who had presided over a on the forefront of psychedelic panel of expert psychologists who research: Linnae Ponte from the all vouched for MDMA’s status as Multidisciplinary Association for a unique tool in therapy and its Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) will

KayeThe Herranen movementmoved from into an era wherepublic there that to pays theirprivate bills, it sure isn’t poetry culture. in Americaneveryone should culture read Dickinson Opinions and Editorials Editor are no widely known contempo- their poetry. Seriously though, even and Donne—but they will always ______rary poets? And I think, to a large This clearly reflects the value McSweeney’s hardly publishes be read. I’m not saying we should I’m currently working on my extent, we have. our culture puts on poetry as a poetry. force dense experimental poetry senior capstone paper about the If you go to a neutral pub- commodity—one that’s not worth As in the visual arts, contem- on everyone; that just wouldn’t history of erasure poetry. This is a lic space, like a grocery store— a whole lot. The market value porary poetry has become increas- go over well. But there are con- fairly recent form of poetry that’s Pick’n’Save or Piggly Wiggly, not of poetry implies that we don’t ingly theoretical in nature. Much of temporary poets who are relevant created by deleting or erasing a Whole Foods—and ask shop- view poetry as something worthy it just makes more sense if you’re outside of a university setting. selected words from a pre-exist- pers who their favorite poets are, of a career or sustaining a liveli- familiar with the theory behind Nature lovers should check out ing text. If you ask me, it’s pretty the likely responses would include hood. According to our culture, or informing it. Subsequently, this Mary Oliver. Fans of Dickinson awesome. However, it’s not very Dickinson, Frost, Whitman, it shouldn’t be the only thing one type of poetry is only relevant to should read Kay Ryan. Anybody popular—maybe because a lot of Cummings, Ginsberg, etc. These does with one’s life. a fairly narrow audience with a interested in the American wars in people still view it as creative pla- are all fine poets; however, they Clearly there are many people certain level of education. the Middle East should read Brian giarism. I’ve found that erasure are all also dead. Who, outside of who disagree with this sentiment, It also seems like a bit of a Turner. poets are a fairly small bunch. academia, could list off the names but we are not in the majority. We vicious cycle. Poetry doesn’t sell There are ways we can try to Most are professors with multiple of several contemporary poets? live in a world where even high well, so large publishing houses revive public poetry. All you future degrees. They publish with small The last three United schools blessed with strong fund- avoid printing it and it isn’t widely educators out there, take note: publishing companies and they’re States Poet Laureates include ing don’t have creative writing distributed. Because recent col- Have your students memorize clearly not in it for the money. W. S. Merwin, Philip Levine, and classes, let alone poetry classes. lections of poetry are expensive poetry. Let them write poetry. Let Anyways, that’s not quite Natasha Trethewey. Not exactly Mine didn’t. Very few people can and hard to come across if you’re them paint it on the walls of your the point of this article, and I’ll celebrities. recite a poem from memory and not already looking for it, poetry classroom. Anything. Just show move on shortly. Word to the wise: Part of this has to do with the those than can have probably isn’t popular. Then because it isn’t them it’s not something only for don’t ask a senior about her cap- personality of contemporary poets memorized a classic, something popular, publishing houses have super serious adults. High school stone unless you have the time themselves—they often aren’t the written by an author long dead. little incentive to invest in poets. English teachers could incorpo- for a long, one-sided conversation. type who really want to become Poetry used to be in news- So what if contemporary rate spoken word poetry into their Most senior Lawrentians will start household names, or to get on the papers! It was used to encourage poetry is an increasingly narrow classes. How cool would that be? by saying something like “Well, best-sellers list. literacy in adults and to teach chil- field? I don’t think it’s necessarily Call me old fashioned, but it’s really quite complicated, you I think the other larger part dren how to read. a negative trend. The people who I believe that poetry serves an see…” has to do with how our culture The thing is, a lot of people want to write and read poetry are actual, everyday purpose. It can While discussing my research, values poetry. No one today can are writing poetry today. It is by no still doing so and probably always change a mood, provide a moment Professor Podair raised an inter- make a living working solely as a means dead. It’s just circulated in will. of inspiration and, most impor- esting question. He asked, “Have poet. Many poets become profes- such a limited way. Contemporary However, I do think poetry tantly, keep us company in even we witnessed the death of the sors of some kind, or they farm, poetry is very much limited to aca- can play a positive role in American the loneliest of places: our own public poet?” Meaning, have we edit, or teach yoga. Whatever it is demia and a certain elitist literary culture. The classics are great— minds.

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At the ing. Recently, Dorner published than his capture are the events Bernardino, California, where ex- time of press, Tuesday evening, an online manifesto in which he that preceded it. The manifesto See page 12 police officer Christopher Dorner the body found in the cabin fol- vowed revenge upon the officers was believed to be hiding. Dorner lowing the fire had not yet been involved in his firing and also was an esteemed member of the confirmed as Dorner’s but was reported vast amounts of alleged LAPD until he was fired in 2009. widely speculated to be so. police misconduct. Shortly there- Dorner had allegedly holed him- Obviously, the successful after, he is thought to have killed Up on the Bluff self there after stealing a vehicle completion of a manhunt of this Monica Quan and Keith Lawrence, from a nearby home, being con- size represents impressive police a couple living in Irvine, California. A discussion of campus issues with Alan Duff Islam and Jihad: What they really mean Retraction on LUCC Amaan Khan necessary for the participants of a sor’s political motives or the ide- Alan Duff makes your opinion seem unin- Staff Writer discussion to employ this errone- ology under which he or she is Columnist formed is humbling. ______ous definition. The same is true trying to take cover. An irrespon- ______I wish there were more times Lecturing freshmen on for the term “Jihadi” or “Jihadist” sible media and overbearing gov- A few weeks ago I wrote an when people changed their opin- “The Battle of Algiers” last week, and by extension, “Muslim.” ernment exacerbates this effect, opinion piece for my column titled ions about an issue, as the only Professor Martyn Smith scarcely So, what is Jihad? To many, leading the people to believe “LUCC Stipends” in which I criti- time we seem to hear about it is spoke of the relation between it defines the atrocities commit- their unfounded accusations hold cized LUCC officers who get paid when a politician is a flip-flopper. Islam and the rebellious Muslim ted by such extremist factions ground. honoraria and argued that they Admitting to mistakes, while hard, Algerians. At the end, he pointed as Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. In response, actual bearers of should require hourly wages to is something we owe if not to oth- this out himself and clarified that Interestingly enough, both titles that ideology are highly offended, counteract the lack of oversight ers, at least to ourselves. Islam had very little to do with refer to education and both orga- as can be expected. Anger and as I saw outlined in the Student Let me be frank: I have no the actions of the Algerians. Their nizations had close ties to the U.S. hate wells up until it explodes over Handbook. problem if someone disagrees motivation and aims were politi- at some point in time. Others dis- the brim leading to heated ten- However, since the article’s with my opinion. I often welcome cal rather than religious. Indeed, miss it as a “holy war” waged sions and, often, violent reactions. publication, I have talked with sev- it as an opinion writer, but if I barely anything about their meth- by Muslims, but are kind enough Publications such as Newsweek eral people both on and off LUCC, am told that I misrepresented the od of operation related to Islam— to entertain the possibility that feature cover stories on “Muslim and in the process I learned that facts, that is quite different and and this fact relates to modern Islam does not consider terrorism Rage” and this contributes even my argument was uninformed and something I strive to avoid. extremist factions as well. to be a form of “holy warfare.” further to the cycle. The holders of didn’t convey the whole reality of While I still maintain that Islam is perhaps one of the Some are not so accommo- the accused ideology are mocked the situation. LUCC is a student organization, most misunderstood ideolo- dating and blatantly allege that and this further ingrains the idea When writing opinion pieces, LUCC honoraria do not lack over- gies of current times. Sadly, the Islam is a delusion thought up that the belief in question is a it’s easy to focus on the opin- sight, contrary to what I wrote world’s response to ignorant and by violent, medieval, misogynistic fallacy and its followers are luna- ion, rather than the facts. In some last week. I described honoraria delusional terrorists has been an and selfish individuals to perpetu- tics of inferior intellect. This syn- ways that’s important. An opin- as they are outlined in the Student unnecessary state of ignorance, ate their control. These enthusi- drome spells out the symptoms of ion piece doesn’t belong in the Handbook, instead of writing delusion and fear. Misconceptions astic critics can be found all over hate identified above. news section, where the facts are about the reality of the situation. about Islam and Islamophobia the internet—in the comments But the question remains— emphasized and the human ele- It was a well-supported article but plague the western hemisphere, section below YouTube videos, what is Jihad? It is indeed a car- ment is meant to color, not over- not a fully researched opinion. exacerbated by the assumption on anti-religion pages scattered dinal part of Islam and is the duty power the facts. In an editorial, The reality of the situation that one’s misconstrued knowl- across Facebook and on hate of each Muslim. Does that mean the facts are tools to support the is that our LUCC representatives edge and logic is actually correct. blogs plaguing the web. They sup- every Muslim must wage a “holy opinions of the writer. meet weekly for General Council It is further ingrained by the port their “logic” with evidence war?” It is true that taking up Sometimes that can cause and many more times for the extra acceptance of partial, biased and that is impossible to locate any- arms—if a very strict criterion is problems. If this were a news committees they are on. They convoluted news reporting and where other than their imagina- fulfilled and under a lot of condi- article, there would be an easy must attend at least two thirds of media portrayals. Therefore, this tion. Often, they take tiny portions tions—is a part of Jihad, but it fix for this. I can’t think of a single all possible meetings, and while article shall attempt to clear the of the Quranic verses, isolate them is a rather small part. The more newspaper that has a news sec- that might theoretically be three, air regarding a few aspects of from the context and use them to significant part is that which we, tion that isn’t prone to the occa- the reality is that it’s a lot closer Islam which have been misper- support their argument. as a global society, are striving to sional retraction. The Lawrentian to 20 if not a lot higher. ceived by most. This dilemma raises a ques- achieve. is among this number, and from At a couple hours per meet- Perhaps the most common tion: Where does all this hate Most of us actually have at time to time a retraction is issued. ing, they’re working a whole lot of these many misconceptions is come from? Islamophobia is the some point in time waged Jihad: “We meant the 16th, not the 20th,” of hours for us. The accountability Jihad. It is one thing for irrespon- direct result of a vicious cycle ini- To banish evil thought from one’s “John Smith is an assistant profes- that I asked for is already in place sible journalists and media agen- tiated by extremist organizations. mind, to filter out vain inclina- sor, not a full professor,” or “his without LUCC needing any capped cies to paint an incorrect picture. These entities perform intolerable tions from one’s heart, to help name is Humphrey, not Earnest, hourly wage amounts. It is another matter altogether if and unacceptable atrocities in the others, to stop an oppressor from sorry folks.” What I wrote wasn’t an infor- states and governments partici- name of religion to spread fear. In committing evil, to argue against However, I rarely see retrac- mative opinion. It was misleading. pate in the promulgation of this doing so, they make people afraid injustice, to stop someone from tions for opinion pieces, some- A writer’s job for a newspaper, on inaccuracy as well. of not just themselves but also the cheating, to prohibit someone thing I find a little strange, though top of being a reliable source for Unfortunately, in most ideology they claim to champion. from performing a dishonest act, it does make sense. To be an opin- news and entertainment-related Western countries, that is the Fear clouds rational judgment and to abide by the LU Honor Code— ion writer requires an (un)healthy jokes, is to generate thoughtful case. A religious duty, sacred to society looks for a way out—a these are all acts of Jihad. ego and a willingness to express discussion and new ideas. When over 1.8 billion people, has been scapegoat. In actuality, we all yearn to one’s ideas in public. talking about the LUCC honoraria, demeaned as an unwanted and The ideology supposedly perform that which a Jihadi would A typo or misquote is an I missed the mark. harmful phenomenon. In legal motivating the aggressors auto- perform. As I write this article easy retraction to make. But to I would like to thank my fel- documentation and political matically becomes the scapegoat. promoting increased understand- have thought one thing, formed low Lawrentians for teaching me debate, the meaning of the word Very few bother to actually look ing and tolerance, I am waging an opinion, and then argued for it something about research and “Jihad” is misconstrued and it has into the matter and determine Jihad. And I hope my Jihad bears in a public forum, only to be given ensuring that I offer the whole become not just acceptable but what really is at fault: the aggres- fruit. additional information later that truth.

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