21 SEPTEMBER 2012

TVOL. CXXXHE NO. 1 LAWRENTIANLAWRENCE’S ONLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1884 Bon Appétit introduces humane beef legislation

By Rose Nelson Staff Writer ______organizations to dose all animals with antibiotics in an attempt to prevent diseases common in Only a few months after places where animals are in close announcing ambitious changes living quarters. Such antibiotics in animal welfare policies, Bon also add more bulk to the dosed Appétit announced an important animal. new rule for beef sources. Since According to HFAC, overuse Sept. 1, 2012 all ground beef of antibiotics causes antibiotic- served by Bon Appétit is required resistant “superbugs” to develop. to come from suppliers that have This results in more disease for been approved by one of four animals in these environments, as different animal welfare organi- well as disease for humans work- zations: Humane Farm Animal ing with or eating the beef pro- Care, Animal Welfare Approved, duced by sick cattle. By using anti- Food Alliance or Global Animal biotics only when an individual Partnership. animal is sick, the likelihood for Each organization has slightly these “superbugs” to develop is different rules regarding animal greatly reduced. welfare, but all place great empha- As well as addressing these sis on the importance of eliminat- health issues, Bon Appétit’s ing growth hormones, providing animal welfare initiative also humane living environments and addresses moral issues. The farm- using antibiotics only in neces- ers that Bon Appétit has been sary situations. These changes not working with to develop this new only affect what Lawrentians eat standard have been supportive in in Andrew Commons and Kaplan’s placing importance on the moral Grill, but also what people will eat issues involved. in over 500 Bon Appétit cafés in With any rapid change such as 32 states. this there is often a period of time Junior Jack Canfield samples the new hormone-free beef patties now available in Andrew Commons. General Manager for Bon of “feeling out.” So far, the farmers Appetit at Lawrence Julie participating are a mix of former Severance is very optimistic about suppliers adjusting their practices comes will far outweigh the nega- the future. “Bon Appétit is trying to align with Bon Appétit’s new tive ones.” Wellness Center unveils to be the company that pushes standard, as well as newer farm- Severance also added: “I modern food in the way that it has ers who were already established believe that Lawrence University Biofeedback program to go, and I really cannot see the as humane producers. chose to have this relationship food industry going backwards at While creating a healthier with Bon Appétit because it By Marie Jeruc environment for these animals this point. There aren’t going to knows that we share common ide- Associate News Editor be people saying that they want can be more expensive for almost als regarding sustainability and ______graphs and animation. more pesticides or less animal all parties involved, Severance health of modern food. There are After getting a baseline HRV, welfare involved in the production wants to bring attention to the some people who don’t care but the students can then do differ- of what they eat.” big picture: “While we are aware there are also many who see food ent breathing and visualization It has become common in that it may start out as more of an as more than just something to Students seeking to alleviate activities that alter their breath- large meat-producing companies expense, if the system can change eat. They see it as a way of life.” stress and anxiety or improve ing techniques and heart rates. not moderated by animal welfare in the long run the positive out- their athletic or artistic per- This aspect of the training helps formance have access to a new students understand when their Greek Week raises funds and awareness resource available through the bodies react positively or nega- Wellness Center: a Biofeedback tively to external stressors. By Kaleigh Post & Marie Jeruc training program. Biofeedback training is benefi- Staff Writer & Associate News Editor Biofeedback is equipment cial for both athletic and artistic ______all of the groups will help sponsor ners with delicious cupcakes. All a campus-wide celebration called proceeds went to Kappa Kappa used to study psychophysiology, a performers. Anyone who suffers “Shish-ka-Quad.” This event, tak- Gamma’s philanthropy Harbor branch of psychology which exam- from performance anxiety, ner- ing place on Saturday at 5 p.m. House, a local shelter for women ines the relationship between vousness or hyperventilation can This week marked the first in the Quad, will feature outdoor who are victims of domestic physiological and psychological participate in biofeedback train- of two annual Greek Weeks host- games, grilling, and Phi Kappa abuse. processes, including stress and ing in order to understand how ed by Lawrence’s sororities and Tau’s “Pie a Phi” toss. The women of Delta Gamma anxiety. to control biological reactions to fraternities. All members of the Delta Tau Delta will host the hosted their annual event, Starting this fall, students, stress. Lawrence community were invit- culminating event of Greek Week, “Anchorslam,” on Wednesday in especially performers and ath- Buenzli believes that ed to partake in various philan- “Delt Tug-o-War,” at 11 a.m. on the Buchanan-Kiewit Wellness letes, can improve their physical Biofeedback training will pro- thropic events that benefited each Sunday in the Quad. Center. Anchorslam is a 3 v. 3 bas- and emotional well-being by par- vide students with a clear stress Greek group’s respective philan- Other events that hap- ketball tournament that helped ticipating in this program. management and performance thropy. pened earlier this week include the Delta Gamma chapter raise “Biofeedback training is a enhancing skill. The three sororities — Delta Kappa Alpha Theta’s “Putt-Putt.” money for their philanthropy, technique in which people are She believes that the goal is to Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta Greek Advisor and Student Service for Sight. taught to improve health and be able to control our autonomic and Kappa Kappa Gamm — and Organizations Coordinator Rose Said Wasielewski, “[Greek performance by using signals nervous system response to stress the four fraternities (Sigma Phi Wasielewski said, “I love mini golf, Week] gives all chapters a from their own bodies,” said Erin and allow us to be calm, present Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau so I’m most excited for Kappa chance to show campus that Buenzli, the director of wellness and able to perform at our top Delta and Phi Kappa Tau) spon- Alpha Theta Putt-Putt,” which was Greek life is really about philan- and recreation. capabilities in any situation. sored new activities this year to hosted Thursday in the Buchanan- thropy.” She explained, “we have According to Licensed For example, if a performer create excitement about Greek life Kiewit Wellness Center. Interfraternity Council, the group Professional Councilor Deborah suffers from stage fright prior to and philanthropy on campus. Kappa Alpha Theta’s Putt Putt that oversees the men’s chap- Wetzel, students participate in a show, he or she could use bio- Tonight, Beta Theta Pi will raised money for CASA, Court ters [and] we have Panhellenic biofeedback training by having feedback training to see exactly spice things up by hosting their Appointed Special Advocates, a Council, that oversees the wom- their heart rate variability mea- what elements of the performance event “Beta Late Night Grill” in nonprofit network supporting en’s fraternities, but often times sured by a sensor in their ear. causes the most anxiety. the Quad at 10 p.m. Anyone who volunteer advocacy for abused its hard to get all of them work- Then, this reading is pro- With the sensor on, the per- would like to enjoy a good ham- and neglected children. ing together, which is why Greek grammed into a computer soft- former could visualize his or her burger or veggie burger is wel- Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted Week began in the first place.” ware program. The software reads performance while the software come to attend. a “Cake Walk” on Tuesday. “Cake the heart rate rhythm in a number See Biofeedback on page 5 In addition to each Greek Walk” was a game similar to musi- of ways and displays a variety organization’s individual events, cal chairs that rewarded win- of information through different INSIDEVIEW: Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Football Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai J-CLU gets New columns This week’s top demolishes Beloit class offered musicians jazzed up revealed news and views PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 9 PAGES 10-11 2 listings 21 Sept. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN

Events Calendar Friday Sept. 21 Saturday Sept. 22 Sunday Sept. 23 Monday Sept. 24 Tuesday Sept. 25 Wednesday Sept. 26 Thursday Sept. 27

8:00-10:00 AM Honey Sale (Steitz Atrium) 11:10 PUSSY RIOT. 2:00-5:00 PM Bean Wait…What did you Bag Tournament 2:00-4:00 PM say? (Main 201) (Quad) Honey Sale (Steitz Atrium)

6:00 PM Auditions for 7:00-8:30 PM Winter Term Opera 7:30 PM Melee Open 7:00 PM Guante: A Art Gallery Opening 8:00 PM Faculty (Stansbury Theatre) 8:00 PM Film: El Class (Esch Studio) Spoken Word Poet Reception (Wriston Art Recital: John Daniel, laberinto del fauno (Esch Studio) Center) Trumpet (Memorial (Pan’s Labyrinth) Chapel) (Wriston Auditorium) 10:00 PM Beta Late Night Grill (Boldt Plaza) 21 Sept. 2012 variety 3 THE LAWRENTIAN Special voter registration drive Dress like Micha Micha Saxton in Warch Campus Center Columnist ______silk dress. Nipping in your waist Dean of Students’ Office to the point that it hurts when Special to The Lawrentian you sit down is key. Breaking this driver’s license for identification. gather their voter registration ______rule for summer silk sun dresses Lawrence University will provide information, and Click & Mail gen- is allowed. the election officials a list of certi- erates the neatly typed voter reg- Have you guys seen those 5. Skirts to knee, tight as fied students who are living on istration application that the voter “How to Dress Like…” guides on can be! Full Dior “New Look” campus, which includes the stu- must print and can do one of the the internet? I f-bombing despise skirts also acceptable. Once Micha To speed up the voting pro- dent’s name and address, to sat- following: those things. There is nothing walked out of her room wearing cess at the Presidential Election isfy the residency requirement. 1. Bring to the Special more off-putting than an article jeans. A friend came up to her and in November, Appleton City Clerk When filling out the Voter Registration Drive being devoted to telling people how to said “Okay, what’s wrong?” Char Peterson is encouraging registration form, the student’s held on Campus on the dates list- abandon any hope of cultivating 6. Hair is important and Lawrence University students to address is the street address ed above; or who they are for a prepackaged Micha has made many mistakes register to vote early. of the living unit. The mailing 2. Mail in the printed form “I’m [blank] because I wear this to choose from. You could do the Election officials from address is 711 E. Boldt Way. by October 17 (the last day for outfit, love me please… please?” Mohawk; the mullet that result- the District 4 Polling Place will be Staff members, who live electors to register by mail to vote type thing. ed from growing it out; the long in the Warch Campus Center from in university housing and stu- in the General Election); or Then I started wondering why beach curls; a horrible bob; anoth- 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday dents living off campus, must pro- 3. Drop off the printed there were no articles devoted to er even more horrible shaggy bob; through Thursday, October 2 vide a current and valid Wisconsin form at the City Clerk’s office how to dress like me. I was voted the rosemary’s baby cut; any of through 4, 2012 for the purpose driver’s license or identification located at 100 N. Appleton Street. best dressed in Concert Choir last Buffy’s haircuts; the Shannyn of registering voters residing in card AND proof of residence in the After October 17, the form MUST year, for Christ’s sake! Well, if Sossamon in “Rules of Attraction” the City of Appleton. Because a form of a bank statement, pay- be delivered in person to the City America has taught me anything cut; the Jenny from the L-Word major criterion for voting is resi- check, lease or utility bill, which Clerk’s Office; or it’s that if you want something cut; or the 60’s French comb-over dency, students who registered carries the individual’s name and 4. Register at the polls on done correctly, you’ll have to out- that Micha still uses today. last spring and changed residenc- current address. Election Day; however, if this is source it to toddlers in Indonesia. 7. Now, your clothes are es this fall must register again for New “Click & Mail” Voter chosen voters should allow ample Rest assured, Vikings of either vintage or tailored to the the forthcoming election. Registration available, which time to do so since a high voter Lawrence, those kids type quickly. hilt (see no. 3), so you have to Students residing on allows Wisconsin voters to regis- turnout is anticipated with long May I present: How to Dress Like make sure you look disheveled campus are advised to bring their ter to vote using the Voter Public lines. Micha Saxton, Redheaded House- enough so as not to appear too current Lawrence photo identi- Access (VPA) website. Voters Cat Extraordinaire. done up. Crying in the bathroom fication card or valid Wisconsin answer a series of questions to 1. If you’re going for the of the Con because you failed your Micha look, be sure to look a little aural skills exam should do it, or flushed at all times. No, not like rubbing your face and forgetting That was Lawrence you’re a shy little coquette blush- that you’re wearing mascara. It’s ing from eye contact; more like all about balance. you’ve got a sunburn that never 8. Wear a fur coat. Smile at really went away and you’re des- people that would like to skin YOU In the beginning perate to hide it. alive and wear YOU so YOU know 2. Remember, you’re going Stephen Nordin how it feels. Explain to them that for a Granny look! This means, Staff Historian it was stolen from a very fragile ______the principles of revealed religion its entirety." copying Grandmother’s photos old woman and you’re just hon- or hurtful to the morals and habits If partisan conflict pushed from the 50’s and 60’s and bor- oring her memory. Refrain from of young people." these newspapers The apart, Collegian penu- rowing her old clothes while she’s saying that regrettably you don’t This elite organization andry brought Neoterian them together again sleeping. Pretending you have have enough skin to make a coat proved popular and the "Phils" under the roof of no idea what she’s talking about that would fit him/her and what "During the past year the were soon rivaled by a new soci- in 1877. when she asks if that dress your a shame it is because you’re pure- long slumbering enthusiasm for ety—the Phoenix—in May 1855. This publication continued wearing is (ahem, was) hers is so bred human. a college paper has been occa- Twelve Lawrence women formed until 1881, when it was shuttered Micha! Sending her the sleeves 9. Sexy cat-eye sunglasses sionally disturbed by premonitory the Athena Society at an off-cam- for its criticism of the administra- you ripped off the dress with a because you are in fact a house- rumblings of rising ambition, and pus boarding house in 1858. They tion by the impressively-musta- letter that demands ransom for cat. Pair it with a velvet turban now that eruption is in progress." The soon had their own sparring part- chioed University President Elias the remainder is especially Micha. and black leather opera gloves on Thus began the first edi- Lawrentian ners in 1870, when the Laurean DeWitt Huntley, who later became 3. Old scarves, gloves that a cold day. torial of the first issue of Society was established. Chaplain of the US Senate. are too long, hair pins, pearls, 10. At 7 years old develop a in May 1884. While it was mostly the rival The voices of the studentsThe white gold hoops, mother of pearl, creepy, obsessive love for Titanic I have the distinct pleasure of male societies which debated Lawrentianwere muffled for nearly three Shalimar. and collect the Rose dolls. Lament inaugurating the position of Staff the political questions of the day, years. As the first issue of 4. Everything you wear should how gigantic Leo D’s head has Historian for this publication. primarily related to slavery, the noted, this interim be as tight as possible without become. Hide them with loving While the 1884 editorial board Athenians resolved that "newspa- period saw college life become being too much (almost impos- shame in your bedroom junk intended this paper to be a "mir- pers should be read as a part of a "too individual, too much divided sible), preferably in black, blue drawer. Show only the initiated ror in which may be reflected the college education." by the selfish lines of ‘sets’." or white. This means no stretch few. There you have it! After fol- doings of our College community", In 1867, these three literThe- Lawrentians lost contact with fabric, but rather being encased in lowing these few easy steps you’ll it is my intention to cast a back- Collegianary societies collaborated to the living heritage of their institu- a Hamm Emily by Comic torture devise known as a D&G be the best you can be: Me. ward glance at the earlier days of print a regular newspaper— tion, as the previous practice of our University. . Their goal was to "unite recording the doings of alumni While I may blithely imitate with the theoretical education of and alumnae in the fashion of the writers in that May many the student, the practical method Class Notes fell by the wayside. years ago, it is my hope that the of thinking out and treating prac- Lawrence College was product of my efforts will be "the tical subjects." "deprived of nearly all intercol- hot lava of real thought", not the For one dollar per year, a sub- legiate relations with a conse- "ashes of other men's work and scriber could read about these quent loss of dignity" as the stu- the cold, dead sparks of borrowed "practical subjects", which includ- dents and faculty went off the wit." ed poetry, literary criticism, the information grid of 20th Century This urge to express oneself content of the Lawrence curricu- America—campus newspaper cir- and make sense of Lawrence life lum, the practice of mandatory culation. outside of the classroom was by chapel, the "exposure of bores" in Happily, when this publica- no means unique to 1884. the classroom, and the idea that tion put ink to paper in 1884, In March 1855, the faculty, "ladies need and deserve to be Lawrentians of all ages and stripes recognizing the importance of ‘admitted the same privileges as couldThe once Lawrentian again feel connected to reflection and wholesome extra- gentlemen’ in our colleges". the non-Appletonian world. curricular activities, chartered the However, collaboration ceded served many all-male Philalathean Society— to strife. For nearly two years, functions. It objectively covered the "Lovers of Truth" for those of theThe Phils Collegian and the Athenians, cit- world affairs: "Russia is cursed us who are Hellenistically handi- ing the pro-Phoenix tendencies with the worst government and capped. Theof Neoterian 's editorial staff, the only absolute despotism in The purpose of this literary formed a separate newspaper— Christendom... The Nihilist's cause society was to encourage debate, —which sought to is just." creative expression, and intellec- "more fully, and... more correctly, tual deftness, so long "that in the represent the literary interests of See That was LU on page 9 discussions or exercises... nothing the students of the University in shall be allowed in opposition to

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Erik Soderlund Staff Writer good offensive opportunities but ______were easily shut down by goal- Women’s soccertender Burke sweeps who faced 10 shots first two Conference games in the game. Towards the end of Lawrence University wom- the game Lawrence maintained en’s soccer had an outstanding possession on Illinois’ half nearly weekend, winning both of their the whole time with several good games against opponents Illinois scoring opportunities. Muchowski College and Knox College. They put the nail in the coffin in the also managed to pick up Player of 74th minute, with her second the Week honors. Senior goalten- goal after a great individual effort. der Cassie Burke had two shut- With a 3-0 win Lawrence picked outs and an assist over the week- up their first conference win of Standings end to earn her Defensive Player the season and their second over- of the Week, while sophomore for- all. Liza Girsova. Photo by Paul Wilke School MWC Overall ward Keli Muchowski was named Sunday’s game was a repeat Offensive Player of the Week after of Saturday’s, with the Vikings Footballl her three goals and one assist. appearing very dominant. Knox Lawrence started off the College, the weaker of the two Finally, Liza Girsova picked After the game, sophomore Carroll 2-0 3-0 weekend with a very convinc- opponents, didn’t stand a chance up her first career goal on a cross midfielder Jenny Angeli told us, Lake Forest 2-0 2-1 ing win over Illinois College. with three Vikings racking up a from Leung, making it 4-0 in the “Our new formation 3-5-2, helped St. Norbert 2-0 2-1 The changed formation this year goal and an assist each. The scor- 63rd minute. Knox only tested us spread out our opponents Illinois Col. 1-0 2-0 turned out to be a tremendous ing started with Muchowski in the Burke with one shot before she offensively. In turn, that allowed Cornell 1-0 1-1 benefit to the team offensively, 19th minute, followed by Jenny was taken out in the 70th min- for us to capitalize on our chances Monmouth 1-0 1-1 over the weekend. Lawrence Angeli of a pass from Amanda ute and replaced by sophomore more effectively.” Lawrence 1-2 1-2 jumped to a 2-0 lead with goals by Ollerer right before halftime. After Dani Glass. Knox did salvage some Lawrence University cur- Beloit 0-2 0-3 Kirstin Edwards and Muchowski the break, Lawrence continued respectability by preventing a sec- rently sits on a 2-0 record in their Grinnell 0-2 0-3 on assists from Anne Leung, the offensive overload with Leung ond Viking shutout in as many conference and 3-4 record overall. Knox 0-2 0-3 Caroline Borst, Liza Girsova and picking up her first career goal days by scoring a single goal at Lake Forest College will be their Ripon 0-2 0-3 Burke within the first 15 minutes. on a rebound from Girzova’s shot game’s end, leaving the final score next challenge with a 2-0 record Illinois countered with a few that hit the post. 4-1. as well (4-4 overall). Women’s Soccer

St. Norbert 2-0 6-1-1 Mackenzie Dwyer Ripon 2-0 4-1 Staff Writer Lake Forest 2-0 4-4 ______College (4-2-1,0-1-0 MWC) 2-1 Israel received assists from junior in shots, but both teams had only Lawrence 2-0 3-4 on Saturday. The Illinois Blueboys Erich Lohrmann and Salansky. three shots on net. Carroll 1-1 4-2-1 Men’s soccer undefeatedbegan the scoring in the 17th in AnotherMidwest first-year Lawrence Conference Sophomore play spectator Grinnell 1-1 1-4-1 minute, but Lawrence’s junior player, senior goalkeeper Kevin Peter Emery commented, “The Beloit 0-0 3-2-1 A weekend of competition Cameron Pieper responded at Aslett, made three saves to pick game was back and forth, with Illinois Col. 0-2 4-5 at Lawrence University’s home 30:28 with a goal of his own, up the victory. Aslett transitioned a fast paced, high action tempo. Monmouth 0-2 2-4-2 territory, Whiting Field West, left assisted by sophomore transfer to the soccer field this season Lawrence dominated the play, Knox 0-2 1-5 the men’s soccer team with a 3-3- standout Stephen Salansky. after playing for the men’s hockey but they just could not seem to Cornell 0-2 0-5 1, 1-0-1 MWC record after their The Vikings scored again to team the past two years. In all, find the back of the net. It was an victory over Illinois College and a secure the lead at 61:32 with a Lawrence controlled play with 12 exciting game and I would love to Men’s Soccer tie with Knox College. goal by sophomore Darry Israel, shots on net against IC’s four. see a rematch with LU getting the The men took down Illinois who joined the team this year. The Vikings were back in deserved victory.” Lake Forest 2-0 5-1-1 action on Sunday in another Emery, who is also Aslett’s Carroll 2-0 3-3 Midwest Conference game against hockey teammate added, “Kevin Lawrence 1-0-1 3-3-1 the Knox College Prairie Fire (2- Aslett looked magnificent in net Ripon 1-0-1 3-3-1 3-1, 0-1-1), which ended in a 1-1 with a great transition from the Monmouth 1-0-1 1-5-1 double-overtime tie. Lawrence ice to the soccer field, and his faux Illinois Col. 0-1-1 5-2-2 senior Michael Kumbalek scored hawk looked awesome too.” St. Norbert 0-1-1 3-2-2 off a rebound for the Vikings to With a 3-3-1 overall record Knox 0-1-1 3-3-1 take the initial lead at 21:41, his and 1-0-1 Midwest Conference Beloit 0-0 4-1 first career goal. record, this weekend placed Grinnell 0-2 1-4-1 Junior Daniel O’Mahoney Lawrence just behind Lake Forest Cornell 0-2 0-7 assisted the goal off of a free kick. (5-1-1, 2-0 MWC) and Carroll (3- Knox did not even the score until 3, 2-0 MWC) in the standings. The 52:37. However, after 38 minutes Vikings will be taking on Lake of regulation time and 20 minutes Forest on Saturday, September 22 Kelson Warner. Photo by Paul Wilke of overtime, neither team sealed at 3:30 pm on Whiting Field West, the win and the game ended in a followed by Wisconsin Lutheran 1-1 tie. Lawrence dominated 15-6 at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24.

Jenny Angeli Staff Writer commented, “Having the fan sup- the Vikes and helped them score one of three turnovers throughout ______port made a huge difference to the three touchdowns. Senior wide the game. Wagner, who helped Beloit Collegegame. destroyed It made it more fun to play byreceiver Viking Tyler Mazur caught football four start LUnie Nation’soffense packing the with our peers there cheering us of Barthelmess’ passes for a total stands effort greatly appreciated Saturday night the LU foot- on, especially to help us through of 98 yards. Running back and the support. He stated, “I think ball team ran onto the grass of tough times.” With determination fellow senior Ben Hartman had we all played confident and got the Banta Bowl for the first game and an overwhelming amount of seven carries for a team high 90 excited. The atmosphere was awe- under the lights in years, and just support, the Vikings clearly came yards. This included a 54 yard some and LUnie Nation was in full the fourth of such game in Banta to play. After they scored the first touchdown run! force!” Statistics are courtesy of Bowl history. Coming into the field goal it seemed as though the According to Randall, “We In the end, the Vikes defeated www.lawrence.edu and www. game, the Vikings were 0-2 in the floodgates opened, and they soon played well on both sides of the the Buccaneers 38-14 giving LU midwestconference.org Midwest Conference, so Lawrence led the Buccaneers 24-0. ball for the whole game. We never their first Conference win of the and are current as of needed the win. With help from Luke Barthelmess, junior gave them a chance to catch up season and a record of 1-2. The September 19, 2012. the new ‘LUnie Nation’, the stands quarterback, was 19 of 30 in pass- with us.” Junior defensive back Vikesth will return on September were packed with students! Senior ing for 277 yards. He ran 12 times Sam Wagner helped shut down the 29 against Illinois College. defensive lineman Nick Randall gaining a total of 74 yards for Buccaneers by forcing a fumble as

so Coach Chris Burns did a Ellie Galvin phenomenal job driving and Staff Writer getting the team to McDonalds.” ______St. Norbert, Marian, Carroll and 10th for LU at 77, and freshman two groups that competed and He also noted that “[the trip] MSOE. Sophomore Anton Ollsson Michael Vaubel tied for 31st with played holes 17 and 18 in the dark. was fun!” He stated, “We sang a lot Olsson leadsplaced Viking second in individuals,golf atan 80. Saint Junior Tyler Clark Andrews rounded To help with course the situation, the of popular pop singles on the way ranking 3-over par on the par-71. out the scoring with an 88, and coaches provided their cell phones down to the tournament like the Last weekend, the Lawrence Led by Olsson, Lawrence junior William Thoren shot a 90. as flashlights so the players could new ‘I’m at a Pay Phone’ song by University men’s golf team finished with a team score of While most consider golf locate their golf balls. Maroon 5… and ‘Call Me Maybe’ by participated in a tournament 319, which gave the Vikings a a tightly regulated sport with Commenting on the trip, one Carly Rae Jepsen.” in West Chicago at the Saint 6th-place tie. St. Norbert College specific playing conditions, this of his first collegiate appearances, Look out Harvard Baseball, Andrews course. The Vikings won the team title with a score of was not the case at Saint Andrews. Pino stated, “Coach Kalle Larrson LU Golf could be the next viral competed against teams including 307. Freshman Rudi Pino tied for Ollsson and Pino were in the last wasn’t able to make the trip, video sensation. 21 Sept. 2012 sports 5 THE LAWRENTIAN

Beth Larsen Staff Writer Athletes of the week ______Vikings went 2-1. The Malhotra/ Dalton duo at No. 2 singles Women’s tenniscrushed wins their opponents two 8-2. Christina Schaupp and Tess Vogel Last week, the Lawrence at No. 3 doubles completely swept Jennifer Roesch: Women’s Tennis University women’s tennis team their opponents 8-0. T went 2-0, defeating UW-Stevens he singles competition went Point (5-4) and Beloit College 3-3. At No. 2 singles, Malhotra (5-4). defeated Beloit’s Maria Mears 7-5, 1) What got you started playing The Vikings defeated 6-1. At No. 6 singles, Lawrence’s tennis? UW-Stevens Point at home sophomore Melissa Heeren Both of my parents coached Wednesday. In the doubles com- crushed Dominique Bodoh 6-0, tennis, so tennis racquets were petition, the No. 3 doubles team of 6-0. Polly Dalton lost her first set always around the house. There junior Gayatri Malhotra and junior 3-6 at No. 5 singles, but then kept are home videos of me playing Polly Dalton had an important Beloit’s Emma Koeppel to no more with an old-school tennis rac- 8-5 win against UWSP’s Monica than one game in the next two sets quet when I was about two. So I Preisig and Allison Fortier, putting to take a win for the Vikings. guess you can say, tennis and I go the team in a good position head- When asked to comment way back. ing into the singles competition. on the outcomes of the match- In the singles competition, es, Malhotra noted, “I think we 2) If you could play any other the Vikings went 4-2. Sophomore played really well! We definitely sport what would it be and why? Hannah Geoffrey, freshman Ali had close matches against both Baseball. I am absolutely in love Heiring and Dalton also won their teams. Beloit was a good match with the game. matches with ease, never letting up for us because we realize what UWSP take more than three games we need to work on as doubles 3) Do you have any rituals that in a set at No. 4, 5, and 6 sin- and singles. The Beloit match was you do before a match? If so, gles, respectively. senior Jennifer also harder as we lost our 1 and 2 what are they? Roesch at No. 1 singles and sopho- players. Everyone has been moved I always to try eat a banana, read more Christina Schaupp at No. 2 up a spot, which is definitely more a little of the ‘tennis Bible’, “The singles played tough matches, but challenging. After Beloit I think Inner Game of Tennis,” and finish came up short. Malhotra made we are more prepared for what’s an energy drink before matches. quick work of her opponent at No. to come in the season.” 3 singles, defeating UW-Stevens The women’s tennis team has 4) What is your favorite part Photo courtesy of Jennifer Roesch Point’s Katelyn Presti (6-2, 6-2) a big week ahead of them. They about being on the tennis team? and sealing the 5-4 victory. play UW-Oshkosh on Sept. 19, Being a part of LU athletics has On Saturday, the women’s then travel to compete in the ITA been an honor for me. My team- tennis team traveled to Beloit to tournament over the weekend. mates and I know what it’s like to be a student-athlete and I feel like that’s something that brings us compete in their first Midwest The Vikings are now 6-2 overall together. Trying to balance a demanding University like Lawrence and a time-consuming sport like Conference against Beloit College. with an undefeated (1-0) record tennis is really a challenge, but that’s something that we all have to go through and we support each In the doubles competition, the in conference. other through that.

5) If you could have any super power, what would it be and why? Does the ability to fly count as a super power? It so, it would be great to see the world from a different perspective. It might help me to reach those high balls while playing tennis too. Amanda Ollerer Women’sStaff Writer Volleyball splits ______assists and had 17 digs. Rowland two games at UW-Oshkoshhad the team high with 25 digs, Tyler Mazur: Football and Storm added 14 more. On the second day of the The volleyball team traveled classic, we played the University to Oshkosh last weekend to play in of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and lost 1) What got you started playing the UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic. three games to one (25-21, 25-20, football? Their first game on Sept. 14 was 23-25, 29-27). Against La Crosse, When my friends, brothers, and I against Wisconsin Lutheran freshman Megan Conley had eight were little kids we would always College, and our Vikings lost three kills, while Sorensen had seven. play football with the older kids matches to one (25-22, 26-24, 21- McLeod had 32 assists, seven digs during recess and would go to 25, 27-25). and three blocks. Rowland had 21 the high school football team’s Senior Shannon McLain digs during the game. Lawrence games on Friday night. We and sophomore Kayla Storm had played Martin Luther College, and would always talk about when 14 kills each. Freshman Megan was once again defeated three we would be able to play in the Conley and sophomore Betsy games to one (24-26, 25-16, 25- stadium and we would play out Sorensen each added six kills. 18, 25-16). McLain had 12 kills for different scenarios as if we were Junior Diane McLeod led our the Vikings, while Sorensen had on the field and had announc- Vikings with 26 assist and 12 digs. nine and four blacks. McLeod had ers calling the plays and every- Junior Kathleen Rowland had a 31 more assists, three kills and six thing. Then eventually we got team high of 17 digs, Storm added digs. old enough where we could play 14 and freshman Anna Wawiorka Besides a win, there were for the city league teams and it all had 12. The second game was other great outcomes from the took off from there. Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke against our Midwest Conference UW-Oshkosh Pizza Hut Classic. rival, Carroll University. Our setter, McLeod, was named 2) How does it feel to score a The Vikings beat the Pioneers to the all-tournament team for touchdown? in three games to one, (25-23, 21- the Vikings. She had an excellent This is definitely a difficult question to answer. The feeling kind of starts when you see the goalline right 25, 25-19, 28-26). Storm led the tournament, with 120 assists, 42 in front of you and your eyes get all big and you know you are going to score. Once I cross the goalline, Vikings with 13 kills, and McLain digs, three blocks and three kills. I think the immediate feeling I get is excitement. You have the entire offense rushing towards you and added 12 assists. McLeod had 31 jumping on you celebrating the score. It just feels good to know that you were a part of a great play that is helping your team. Biofeedback continued from page 1 anxiety, which may have created a 3) Do you have a touchdown celebration? negative effect on his or her over- My favorite way to celebrate scoring a touchdown is to find each one of the beefers, the big sexies...the all performance during the game. o-linemen, and celebrate it with them. I think this comes from my days of being a quarterback, because According to Wetzel, “Many I know that those are the guys that make every play happen. Without Team Beef we wouldn’t be able to program computed the HRV. By professional athletes are using score any touchdowns at all. noticing changes in the HRV, the biofeedback to enhance their per- performer and trainer could fig- formance.” 4) What is your favorite part about being on the football team? ure out which specific areas cause If you are interested in partici- My favorite part about being on the the team is the fact that you and 60 of your friends get to suit up the most problems, and how the pating in the biofeedback training and play the game that you love and have all been playing since you were little, especially since I get to student can make these moments program, informational sessions play with and graduate with one of my best friends from high school, Alex Schmitt. Its literally living the less stressful. will be held throughout the year. dream that we had as a kid. There is nothing better than that. Similarly, an athlete who Please call Buenzli or Wetzel experiences particularly stressful at (920)-832-6574 for more infor- 5) If you could have any super power, what would it be and why? events or nerves during a game mation about this program and My one super power would definitely be the ability to fly, because I would be able to go wherever I can also participate in biofeed- to set up an initial appointment. wanted, whenever I wanted, and I could see everything in-between! And it would definitely help my back training. After the initial training, students already small bank account to not have to pay for gas. For example, recalling cer- may conduct 15- to 30- minute tain moments in a game while biofeedback sessions on their own hooked up to the sensor and soft- to continue their training. ware would reveal when and how severely an athlete experienced 6 features 21 Sept. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN

Realizations on a budget: Getting ready to go abroad

Chelsea Johnson Staff Writer ______customers dress differently than me, speak with different accents and are of different ages. They sometimes have different politi- cal priorities than I do and often have dif- ferent religions. They always have different Like many students, I’ve gathered my opinions about where items they decided suitcases and courage to study abroad, not to buy should go; in this and only this I immersing myself in a new culture to fos- am sure I am correct. ter personal and academic growth. It was Unfortunately, I lose some study hard, but I made it — all the way to Avon, abroad points when it comes to having Indiana! meaningful social relationships with locals. I am doing a homestay with a local I am only here for one month, so I’ve stuck family. It’s very authentic. In fact, it’s my with observation and small talk. I have, house. however, made friends with a neighbor’s My one class is “Making Enough Money mentally handicapped cat who hangs out This Month to Pay for Plane Tickets for My in my driveway. His educational value is Real Study Abroad Program.” Luckily, I’ve debatable but he is dang soft. been hired at a local dollar store to fulfill Even if I keep my socializing profes- my requirements. You wouldn’t believe how sional, studying abroad has affected me many times I’m asked how much something more than I expected. Having lived in costs. My main duties are to manhandle the one place for several years, I’d forgotten merchandise and dodge questions about how much a place and its people shape where things are. Retail skill sets, it turns what goes on in your head. Even the way out, are transboundary. I value my skills has changed since leaving The primary language is the same here, Lawrence. What good is capturing the meta Photo courtesy Chelsea Johnson but there is plenty of new vocabulary and, nature of a novel in a thesis if it won’t get even more interesting, new ways of using me on the manager’s wall of praise? I jeal- words I already knew. Guess what item can ously eye those compliment notes. If only on food stamps and consider the Dollar When my month here is done, I’ll be be described with all of these adjectives at they see how earnestly I vacuum! Tree a blessing because it helps them feed glad to move on to a different place. But as I once: hot, super action, rainbow, sport and Sometimes I have struggled to assimi- more family on their budgets. And until we keep my eyes open, traveling and exploring giant. I know, it’s obvious — a paddleball. late my values. For example, I try to eat real address how people get into corners — and the world, learning every day how unem- The main population I interact with food at Lawrence, but it turns out that those whether they want to be in those corners — ployable I really am, I will never forget are the customers, and in most ways they foods cost more than a dollar. Much of the my eyebrows need to stay put. People are that for $7.25 an hour I will always be wel- are very similar to me. That humans are food we sell here are packaged remixes of kind and good, and they’re all just trying to comed back to this culture: the Indiana dol- humans wherever you go is an oft-cited les- sugar and corn, and sometimes my belly make the best choices they can. Except I still lar store. son of studying abroad, but — sometimes scoffs at pork rinds and weird blue punch. have some questions for that guy buying his And maybe next time they’d even let thankfully — we are also very different. The Then I realize how many customers rely dogs hotdogs with food stamps. me use the intercom. Muay Thai and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu classes begin at LU

Andre Augustine Staff Writer ______martial arts,” said Beaulieu. “There’s no and it’s always something that I was inter- grappling. These workouts help to improve flash and no fluff. It’s very practical. It takes ested in.” said senior Ashley Heun. “At first people’s ability to perform each move cor- away that belief that people can project it was very intimidating because it kind of rectly. energy into certain moves and try to style it seemed like a boys’ club, but they were very “It’s a very intense workout,” said and all that silly stuff.” welcoming and supportive.” Heun. “I know I’m going to be ready to feel As the school year commences and the It is also more aggressive than a lot The class itself ranges from beginners the burn once I get back into it.” workload begins to pile up, Lawrentians of martial arts because unlike taekwon- to advanced learners and despite the wide Even though this class is intense, are finding it difficult to find an outlet do, kung fu and karate, which is mostly range of levels, Beaulieu and Valentin must Beaulieu does not want Lawrentians to with which to release their stress from tournament-based, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu have patience to make sure their students be intimidated by it. Some of the main their academics. Fortunately, our campus is are direct contact sports which focus on get each move down pat. purposes of these classes is to gain a lot of now given the opportunity to release stress defense and knock outs. “A lot of people who teach Jiu Jitsu or confidence, physical fitness and, most of all, through a series of Muay Thai and Brazilian “Everything that’s defensive has an Muay Thai would give you certain names stress relief. Jiu Jitsu. offensive component to it,” said Beaulieu. that make the moves sound fancy and tech- “It’s good for you. It’s the same effect as Muay Thai is a standing sport simi- “Basically, it takes what works and make nical,” said Beaulieu. “But the way I see it, I yoga, dancing or whatever,” said Beaulieu. lar to Western boxing, while Jiu Jitsu is a it better.” just want the students to understand how “You relieve a lot of your stress punch- ground sport that features a lot of grap- Beaulieu’s classes initially started as the body is supposed to move and under- ing pads and kicking each other with- pling, chokes and submissions. bonding time with him and his roommate stand how to move opposite or have it move out actually hurting anyone,” said Heun. Starting last year, sophomore Connor last year, and then grew into something correctly.” “Especially last year, since we joined before Beaulieu, with the assistance of sophomore much larger. He started teaching his room- Beaulieu and Valentin break down we had midterms and finals. It’s good to Carl-Christian Valentin, started a class that mate and a couple of his friends and as time each move in slow motion a couple of times come down here and have an hour or an teaches students basic and advanced tech- progressed, more people became interest- to make sure their students understand the hour and a half and take out all your frus- niques in these martial art styles. These ed. move and make sure that they are position- trations from studying or whatever going techniques offers a real way of defending “Funny enough, my friend, who is a ing their body correctly in order to get the on in your life.” yourself in certain situations. According to Theta, started coming to one of the classes right effect — even if it means circling them Although this class is currently meet- Beaulieu, the difference between Muay Thai and then the following class she brought, a couple of times to make sure what they ing unofficially, it will begin having an offi- and Jiu Jitsu and other martial art forms like, nine Thetas,” said Beaulieu. “And all of are doing wrong. cial schedule starting Winter Term. They is the fact that they are very efficient and a sudden, I was like teaching about twenty In addition to understanding certain currently meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and aggressive. people.” moves and positions, the class also features Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. in the multipurpose “Muay Thai is more efficient that most “I was friends with Carl and Connor workouts before and after students start room. 21 Sept. 2012 features 7 THE LAWRENTIAN A look at the lives of recent Lawrence grads

Recent graduates Kate Allison ’11, Olivia Hendricks ’11 and Jaclyn Kottman ’11 did not have to travel far to exemplify what it’s like to be an educated and involved citizen. Remaining dedicated to Lawrence and its surroundingBy Nancy community Corona, they Staff are putting Writer into action the lessons they learned in the classroom. Photos by Nhi Nguyen Kate Allison ‘11 Olivia Hendricks ‘11

How do you feel now that you’re a How do you feel now that you’re a Lawrence graduate? What have you felt Lawrence graduate? What have you felt during the transition of being a college during the transition of being a college student to the job you have now? student to the job you have now?

I feel lucky being a Lawrence grad who I’m really fortunate to be working at gets to come back as a Lawrence staff mem- Lawrence. One of the best things about my ber. I feel like I now have a more holistic position right now is that I’m still part of understanding of the university because I the community. I get to take advantage of have Whatboth student are you and doing staff now? perspectives. the resources and opportunities, but to not be a student is probably the biggest transi- tion. To be in the working world and not I’m the RHD in Plantz Hall as well as have classes to study for has made me really the coordinator for intramurals. It’s hard to reflect on the ways that Lawrence changed explain what being an RHD as a recent grad me and in particular how the liberal arts feels like. On one hand, because I’m in a education relates to real community prob- building where the majority of the students lems.What are you doing now? are freshmen who only know me as RHD, most of the time I don’t feel much tension or “strangeness.” On the other hand, when I am working in the Lawrence volun- I’m out on campus and I see friends who I teer center. The AmeriCorps position I have is in part through VISTA program, which went to school with for two or three years, it feels odd to think “They’re still students... stands for Volunteers in Service to America. You live in poverty level for a year because and I’m not.” Luckily for me, my friends who are still on campus understand and the VISTA program through AmeriCorps focuses on poverty. If I were to explain my job respectWhat the do position you like that best I’m aboutin, which your has job? made the transition much easier for me. in the most broad way possible it would be by saying that my job is to fight poverty in the Appleton area. The specific way I’m doing that is by linking Lawrence University and all it’s resources and student to our local Boys & Girls Club Teen Center in down- The best part of my job is knowing that what I and the other RHDs do not only town Appleton, trying to connect those students to Lawrence students because it’s helps to foster the type of community that makes Lawrence so unique and made my beneficialWhat to do both you groups. like best about your job? own college experience so special, but also that it allows us to have a hand in helping our RLAsAny futureand residents career learnplans? the abilities that they need to become campus leaders. I work with the teenagers at the Boys & Girls Club in the evenings and that is definitely the best part. They are so much fun, they’re so smart, and, I tell some of I hope to stay at LU for a couple years, then go onto grad school for my master’s my friends, when I go in I might be stressed out about work, about paying rent or in studentIf you affairs could ingo higher back education.to being a student at Lawrence is there anything you whatever, but by the time I leave I always feel good, always. Even though they have a would do differently? Any advice for current Lawrence students? lot of things going on and they’re really stressed you just see them working so hard to become good adults and to be successful and to figure out things like relationships, and careers. You can just see the machine of their minds worrying all the time but just Honestly, I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Every good and bad experience helped tryingIf toyou figure could it allgo out. back I really to being respect a student them for at that. Lawrence is there anything you bring me to where I am today. I think the best advice I would give to current students would do differently? Or any advice for current Lawrence student? is to try something new and step out of your comfort zone. Lawrence provides a safe space for you to explore different aspects of yourself, so why not take advantage of the opportunity? If something doesn’t go the way you’d like, it’s fine as long as you learn I’m gaining more perspective on how I used my time when I was a student. I from it. And if it does work out? Well, those are some of the greatest moments in life. would challenge current Lawrence students to try to make some time to do something that will make them put their schoolwork in perspective. Now that I’m not a student I am realizing how much more there is in the world to worry about besides classes. Jaclyn Kottman ‘11

How do you feel now that you’re a Lawrence graduate? What have you felt during the transition of being a college student to the job you have now?

I’m still working at Lawrence, directing the musical this fall. But to be living in Appleton and not be a student at Lawrence — it’s funny, it’s a good feeling to not be a student anymore because I was ready for that, but that doesn’t make it any less of an adjustment. It feels good to be able to have those connection and grab coffee with someone, and go to class with other student teachers that are also in Whatthe community. are you doing It’s nice now? to have a group of people that you know is going through the same transition that you are.

I’m student teaching, I’ll working nine weeks at Houdini and Lincoln Elementary Schools, and then nine weeks at Xavier High School. I’m doing general music education. I’ll be in Appleton until mid January and then going to New Zealand for a couple of months, Student Whatteaching are through you planning Lawrence’s after international that? student teaching program.

After New Zealand, I hope to end up in Appleton. Which is not something I necessarily expected myself to say when I arrived as a freshman from Atlanta, Georgia. Everyone says, “My gosh, you like the winters?” — and I do, and I love this town. That’ll be another adjustment, living in this town, but not being a Lawrence student. But there are so many Lawrence alums living in the area. Hopefully [I’ll Any future career plans? be] teaching. Appleton is a great community and I’m a community-oriented person, so I need that.

The kids. I love teaching. I have known for a long time that I wanted to be a teacher so having the full time opportunity to experience that is such a gift and Lawrence did a great job trying to find the perfect student placement for me and I’m in the right school and I just love my kids. All 400 of them. They’re so wonderful, creative and energetic when they sing. It opens them up to a whole new realm of expression. The way kids connect with music and connecting to themselves in a way that makes you think about humanity and Ifthe you way could we treat go back each toother. being a student at Lawrence is there anything you would do differently? Or any advice for current Lawrence student?

Lawrence has this great culture of encouraging students to soak up every experience that you can and I would say to just dabble in as many things as possible. Even if you’re not going to stick with it, just giving it a try. There has been so many things that I’ve used from the classroom already that I have used after Lawrence, things that I’ve learned leading meeting in campus organizations, being an RLA I’ve used so many of my ResLife skills now that I teach. Expand your Lawrence experience as much as possible. School, to me, is so much more than just going to classes. My education was invaluable and the classes were fantastic but I think I learned just as much from the experience of being a Lawrentian. That includes spending time with friends and making connections. Forge lasting friendships, when you leave Lawrence you’ll have this group of people who have a similar background that you do and can share similar experiences. So when you talk about being in the Somerset room studying at 4 a.m. they understand what that means. Don’t be afraid to dream big and dream big early on. Take time to reflect and process, dream about what you want to do with this amazing liberal arts education. Think about where you want to take your Lawrence education and be an ambassador for this community. 8 arts & entertainment 21 Sept. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN Imagine Dragons present impressive debut in “Night Visions”

By Kelsey Priebe Staff Writer ______Foster the People style for hits from the 6.40 second long section like “On Top of the World” and that evokes helplessness in its sol- “It’s Time.” Astoundingly, tracks emn melody and desperate vocals like “Bleeding Out” are raw with to the standalone section chris- The Alt-Rockers known as vocal emotion without overpow- tened “Rocks” that almost makes Imagine Dragons have truly out- ering the guitar and percussive the listener feel the late afternoon done themselves in their debut melodies. sunshine on their back. In fact, my album, “Night Visions.” On lead Perhaps even more impres- biggest complaint with the album vocals, Dan Reynolds has a sur- sively, “Night Visions” unabash- is that “Rocks” is combined with prisingly melodic and skilled edly experiments with the “Nothing Left to Say.” The second voice, akin to Young the Giant’s band’s sound. Although Imagine half of the track’s use of African- lead singer Sameer Gadhia or Dragons’ go-to melodies can esque drumming techniques lay- Julian Casablancas of the Strokes. often be likened to a mixture of ered over Edward Sharpe and the Combining Reynolds’ voice with Coldplay and Third-Eye-Blind, Magnetic Zeros-like vocals creates the rest of the band’s complex “Night Visions” takes advantage one of the best percussive/vocal melodies produces pure excel- of Daniel Platzman’s extraordi- combinations of the entire album. lence on every track. nary percussive skills to produce Overall, Imagine Dragons does Throughout the album, the lis- a variety of genres. The intro of an excellent job in all aspects of tener can almost feel the seedy “Underdog” contains a slight East- their album. Dan Reynolds, much underbelly of the Las Vegas the Asian influence and then rapid- like Muse’s lead man Matthew band is writing from, especially ly shifts to emulate power pop Bellamy, has a voice that could eas- in tracks such as “Demons” and band HelloGoodbye through an ily stand alone and complement from the HelloGoodbye power is a rousing success of a debut “Tiptoe.” Overall, “Night Visions” almost overly synthesized melody. any group. However, the other pop style of “Underdog” in future album and promises listeners is reminiscent of a darker and However, the use of electric guitar three members, Wayne Sermon albums. Imagine Dragons have nothing but excellence to look for- more dramatic version of Young and subdued synth in “Hear Me” on guitar, Ben McKee on bass proven they do not need to rely ward to in the band’s future work. the Giant’s debut album. The is reminiscent of a mixture of the and Daniel Platzman on drums, on synth/pop to get their melodic If you need more reason to check band produces almost apoca- later styles of Beck, Muse and The have succeeded in cementing a message across. Many of their them out, keep a look out for their lyptic symphonies of rock in Killers. unique, expressive and impres- songs are too raw and expressive track “It’s Time” in the upcom- hits such as “Radioactive” and The album’s token 8-10 min- sive sound for the band early on. on their own to profit from the ing movie “The Perks of Being a “Bleeding Out,” then seamlessly ute track “Nothing Left to Say/ While “Night Visions” is extremely use of synth. Wallflower.” slipping into a happy-go-lucky Rocks” is surprisingly well com- impressive for a debut album, the On the whole, “Night Visions” posed despite its length, moving band would do better to stay away Guest Recital brings trombone to the present

By Anna Buchholz Staff Writer ______stage with a symphony orchestra piece titled “Ballade” by Robert ment, tapped the inside of his sound. or sliding greasily from note to Boury, a composer at UALR. The bell with a ballpoint pen, growled In a recital filled with lyri- note in a jazz band, Underwood trombone took on the character and made animal-like noises with cism, unusual sounds, colors exposed his audience to a differ- of a vocalist, filling the hall with various parts of his trombone. In and traditional jazz inflections, Debuting Harper Hall’s recit- ent side of this brass instrument. warm, lyrical lines compliment- a clear exploration of the many Underwood’s performance radi- al season on Saturday evening A student of Associate ed by sparkling flourishes from ways one can use a trombone, ated artistry and passion for all was Lawrence alum and cur- Professor of Music and Trombone, the piano. Moving away from the Underwood educated listeners music. In the Lawrence spirit, he rent principal trombonist of the Nick Keelan, Underwood was a smooth, flowing lines and into and viewers on a whole new side presented a wide range of styles Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, member of Keelan’s first recruit- a faster tempo was the second of the instrument. and genres, reflecting a love of Dr. Michael Underwood. While on ed trombone studio at Lawrence piece, titled “Sonata.” Written by Concluding the program, discovering and sharing new and tour with pianist Naoki Hakutani in 1986. After graduating from Ann Giffels, this work held a spe- Underwood and Hakutani per- often unheard-of art. Lawrence’s of University of Arkansas at Little Lawrence in 1990, Underwood cial place in Underwood’s heart formed Henri Tomasi’s “Concerto,” love of music was apparent Rock, Underwood made a trip to went on to receive two master’s because he had performed it on a three-movement work in trib- through many generations as new his old stomping ground to share degrees from Bowling Green State the Harper Hall stage once before, ute to jazz influence on classi- freshman, upperclassmen, profes- a program celebrating twentieth University and a DMA from the for his senior recital. cal music. A French composer, sors and alumni gathered to enjoy, century trombone music. University of North Texas. He Next on the program came Tomasi’s work radiates France’s learn and share in an art they all Wait. Twentieth century trom- now teaches at UALR and is in his “Five Pieces” by Ernst Krenek, an love of American jazz music in strive to preserve and share. bone music? Yes, such a thing does tenth season as principal trom- avant-garde piece that gained a the twentieth century and his exist. Although audiences are bonist in the Arkansas Symphony number of chuckles from the audi- “Concerto” contains idioms and accustomed to hearing the trom- Orchestra. ence when Underwood played effects heard in American jazz bone rumbling in the back of the The recital opened with a without key parts of the instru- trombonist Tommy Dorsey’s “Exit Humanity” a fresh take on the zombie subgenre

By Nathan Lawrence Web Manager ______that everyone has become zom- lence and contemplative shots of explicitly addressed in the genre bies, copes with having to kill his the woods or waterfalls. Though it of horror. or her infected friends and family was made for only about $300,000 Particularly of note are Mark members, runs into more unin- in Canada, “Exit Humanity” has Gibson, who plays the protago- All right. I’ll admit it. I’m bored fected individuals, and then fights all the gloss of a full-budget nist, a soldier fresh from the civil of zombies. with them for the remainder of Hollywood production. Effects war, and Dee Wallace, who plays As a concept, zombies are fan- the movie, showing that the true rarely look fake and the period a witch-like figure convinced that tastic. Their lumbering approach, monster was mankind all along. costumes and buildings seem she created the zombie problem. their massive numbers, and their Though I have no real qualms both accurate and believable. The scene in which the two of metaphorical indestructability all with this particular structure — Perhaps the most remarkable them talk through their experi- hold great potential not only as AMC’s popular television series achievement of “Exit Humanity”, ences with guilt serves as the monsters within the horror genre, “The Walking Dead” and legend- though, is its acting, which emotional and thematic center but as literary foils to modern ary horror director George A. — despite employing relative for the film, providing the view- society, a similarly soulless and Romero’s entire film catalog both unknowns in all the lead roles — er with a sense of serene under- lumbering place. tend to use it to great effect — it manages to transcend the typical standing amidst the chaos of zom- Unfortunately, this fantastic tends to get rather dull and repet- expectations of horror movie act- bie apocalypse. concept has been all but ruined itive when this is the only way films, “Exit Humanity” is set dur- ing to a much more contempla- Though “Exit Humanity” is not for us by the lack of originality that anyone ever seems to make a ing the end of the American Civil tive and passive state. While the necessarily a film that everyone surrounding it for the last twen- zombie film. War, as the soldiers are returning movie certainly contains its fair will enjoy, it is the first zombie ty years. Despite changes in set- “Exit Humanity” doesn’t by home. share of people looking scared, film in a long time that gives me ting, writing style and even the any means completely ignore Writer/Director John Geddes, it also has long segments of dia- hope for the subgenre. It is origi- addition of fast-moving zombies, these tropes. In fact, it embraces who previously directed the logue in which the characters dis- nal, visually interesting, emotional films from the zombie subgenre them. However, for some strange straight-to-DVD movie “Scarce,” cuss the philosophical and emo- and entertaining, and deserves a always tend to have the same plot: reason, I found myself completely breathes a special beauty into the tional implications of what they look from any and all horror fans. our hero returns to a society he absorbed in its world. Unlike the visuals of “Exit Humanity,” which are experiencing: the underlying “Exit Humanity” is on Netflix or she recently left to discover modern setting of most zombie are equal parts harrowing vio- guilt and pain which is so rarely Instant Streaming indefinitely. 21 Sept. 2012 arts & entertainment 9 THE LAWRENTIAN J-CLU gets students excited about Jazz Composition

By Cameron Carrus Staff Writer ______hour once a week, and is open to anyone, major or non-major, who expresses an interest in jazz writing and a willingness to show Some say that jazz is “museum what they have written to the music,” a genre that has been iso- group. The only required work for lated to a certain time period and the club is bringing some music, if studied by academia, preserving only a scrap, to share. The idea is the great music of the past. But to do a possibly minimal amount there is hope, even in the aca- of work and get the maximum demic world, of jazz music mov- benefit of constructive feedback ing forward. Jazz Composers of and a plethora of new ideas. Lawrence University, a new club Hoping to take full advantage on campus, hopes to inspire stu- of the tight-knit student commu- dents to write new jazz music. nity and the talent that the exten- The group was formed by co- sive jazz faculty has to offer, J-Clu presidents senior Chris Misch and will split their time between stu- Patrick Marschke. Marschke, a dent-led sessions and faculty mas- class of ’13 percussion major, said ter class workshop sessions. The that he is very excited to be shar- jazz faculty on hand are Associate ing his passion for jazz composi- Professor of Music and Teacher tion with fellow students. of String Bass Mark Urness, sax- Misch and Marschke got the ophonist and Instructor of Jazz Musicians playing at one of the weekly Monday night Jazz Jams idea for J-Clu from their Jazz Studies Jose Encarnacion, pia- Photo by Dan Nguyen Composition coursework with nist and Lecturer of Music Bill Kimberly-Clark Professor of Music Carrothers, guitarist and Lecturer and Director of Jazz Studies Fred of Music Steve Peplin and Lecturer into J-Clu, they can more directly oration with Director of Recording ture, the creators realize that it is Sturm. They wanted to bring the of Music Patty Darling. address the artists about “specific Technology Larry Darling and Sol a brand new organization and are positive energy and supportive The group also hopes to snag dilemmas that come up in jazz Studios. They are also consider- open to any ideas that any mem- environment from that class to a guest artists coming to campus, writing.” ing hiring guest artists passing bers may have. “We want every- wider range of students. Sturm such as the Maria Schneider Big Marschke and Misch have through to record songs. Lastly, one to get what they want out has a unique teaching style that Band, to talk about composition some really great ideas concern- they are hoping to either produce of the group,” said Marschke. If ignites a creative fire in his stu- as well. “Guest artists hold master ing the future of J-Clu, includ- a CD or showcase students’ works you want to get your inner swing dents. Marschke commented that classes, but they usually only talk ing a “studio band” of Lawrence in a recital. out on the page, contact Patrick Sturm “makes you want to write.” about performing,” said Marschke. students that would get paid to Though the organization Marschke or Chris Misch. J-Clu will only meet for an He hopes that by bringing them record students’ pieces, in collab- sounds like it has a rigid struc- A Balancing Act - Colum McCann’s That was LU continued from page 3 It even refused in principled fashion to stoop into campus “Let The Great World Spin” gossip: "[At the October 1884 Sociable] Miss Woodard enter- By Angela Butler It advertised for local busi- tained her sister's beau better Staff Writer nesses: "Petersen's Chinese than anyone else could that we ______group of people from all walks of Grocery—Students, step in and know of." life who find themselves know- buy your French candies, choice What began as an experiment ingly — as well as unknowingly — cigars, and fancy groceries..." in 1884 has continued to be the affecting each other. As you turn It engaged in leading high- center of campus discourse for We have all heard that life the pages, you will meet an artist minded campus debates, urging over 125 years. I hope you will is full of surprises. Many of us caught in a hit-and-run scenario, for non-Republican newspapers continue to track the highs and are taught to deal with these sur- a pair of beautiful prostitutes who in the Reading room and asserting lows of Lawrence life with me in prises from a young age: bring are also mother and daughter, a that Otto von Bismarck's "genius future columns. an umbrella in case it starts to Guatemalan nurse, a Park Avenue [was] universal." pour or purchase health insur- mother crippled with grief, a ance in case we break our bones. radical young Irish monk and a Despite that, life works on its own 38-year-old grandmother, among The Lawrentian is terms and we can never be too many other memorable charac- sure no matter what. On the days ters. The individual stories inter- hiring news writers and when things happen that throw twine and weave so well together you off balance and you suddenly that it doesn’t take long to realize feel alone or overwhelmed, put just how interconnected the sto- photographers as well as on some shoes and find “Let The ries are. To put it simply, the novel Great World Spin.” This is the will make you think about how life Variety columnists and is a series of events, each with its book to read if you need a little provides solace for those still lost own consequence which leads to something to remind you of the in a whirlwind of grief. contributors. yet another unique event. greater picture, to remind your- This novel is a testament to the To some, however, the novel self that you are significant in the power of literature and its ability may seem jumpy and jarring. grand scheme of things. to both rip open old wounds and McCann constantly changes voic- Inspired by the Oscar-winning heal them over. In spite of the es and narrative styles as he shifts documentary “Man on Wire” as overwhelming sadness associated from character to character. To well as Philippe Petit’s own mem- with these characters’ lives, you others, the characters may seem Contact us if you have oir about his fascinating tightrope will leave satisfied and reassured too one-dimensional. Despite walk between the Twin Towers in about how different and impor- that, McCann’s diction and lyri- 1974, “Let The Great World Spin” tant each life and each charac- interest in any of these cism are enough to you a differ- is one of the most heartfelt and ter’s personal story is. You will ent perspective on what has hap- beautifully written novels I have be reminded that it is okay to be positions. pened since the collapse of the read in a long time. Petit’s stunt a flawed and vulnerable human Twin Towers. Though ambitious momentarily captivates the city being. We all are. 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By Alan Duff Columnist New Smoking Legislation recommend having butter with ______bread to anyone who eats. Originally published in 1918, the book contains a number of As you all have probably noticed, the Lawrence campus now has several small smoking shel- In this new weekly column, I stylistic tips, composition rules ters on campus, as well as “no smoking” stamps along most campus sidewalks. These additions will attempt to discuss any read- and a list of words that one should are due to LUCC’s new smoking legislation. ing-related topics as they come avoid mixing up while writing. The legislation was passed during LUCC’s last meeting during Spring Term 2012. Smoking on across my mind or the news or The book, created by a master of campus is now prohibited, with a few exceptions such as public sidewalks and approved smok- appear relevant to Lawrence. brevity, was issued to students in ing shelters. Two weeks into the term I can writing classes with this simple This policy wasdeveloped from LUCC’s open forum on smoking legislation, which took place still feel the inflamed optimism of list of rules that if followed, would last February. Students were invited to voice their opinions on the subject and to help in crafting students ready to tackle school help a student with their writing the policy. The Very Lawrentian few students actually attended the open forum, but those that did got to influ- with eagerness. While everyone is beyond what any thick ruler could ence this new smoking policy. still full of energy, I would like to hope to. We at are encouraged by LUCC’s new smoking legislation. The policy is more recommend a book to read, some- I am personallyThe Elements of the of opinStyle- standardized and clearly laid out than previous smoking guidelines. In the past, the smoking thing I would never attempt at a ion that Lawrence studentsA Pocketwould legislation has been imprecise and hardly enforced. Previously, residential halls would vote on different point in the year. Stylebenefit Manua from smoking halos each year, and consequently there was no cohesive smoking policy from one aca- This isn’t meant to be a weekly in more ways than from demic year to the next. book review or a column for the l,which is currently a Unlike years’ past, this new policy is more concrete and defined, as well as well-advertised advocacy that everyone should required textbook for Freshman around campus. The new policy isn’t contingent on votes from all the major residential halls and read more books — though I cer- Studies. is therefore less likely to change from year to year. tainly offer no objection to that I have nothing negative to say Since July 5, 2010, it has been illegal to smoke inside all public buildings in the state of — rather I intend to create a cel- about the manual. However, with Wisconsin. Since the passage of this bill in 2010, it has been easier for private institutions, like ebration of certain themes and so many citation resources cur- Lawrence, to implement similar policies. elements of reading, whether that rently available online, maybe it’s LUCC’s new smoking policy fits nicely into Lawrence’s recent dedication to health and well- reading be on the internet, a book time to require a different sort ness. Now this dedication to wellness can be practiced campus-wide. for pleasure, over twitter, in a of general writing guidebook for newspaper or for a class. Freshman Studies that isn’t so First-World Feminist Problems For the purpose of help- convenientlyThe Elements replaced of Style by a few ing anyone entering Freshman clicks on a web browser. By Kaye Herranen Studies, or any class where they would Opinions and Editorials Editor spend a good portion of time writ- fit in perfectly because it contains ______It seems that overwhelming- married? Would I encounter legal ing, and becauseThe I absolutely Elements love of the three things that any college ly, stereotypically, to be a “good” troubles if I had a different last Stylethe book, I’m recommending that student wants in a book they are feminist woman you have to be name as my children? Should I everyone read required to read: It is less than a lesbian, eternally single, or recent- hyphenate when I already have , a short, economically writ- hundred pages, it uses brevity and Where are all the examples of ly divorced. a long and difficult-to-pronounce ten book by Strunk and White. it states that every single one of feminist women living in happy, Disclaimer: I have nothing last name? I consider the book a “must See Books on page 11 healthy relationships with men? against the LGBT community, and Is it fair for me to hope that my have” for anyone who writes for This is a question I’ve found I’m not saying their paths as femi- partner will move with me if I get the same reason that I would myself mulling over for quite nists are by any means easy, just a job in a different state? Should some time. I know women like that they seem to be more promi- I be just as flexible about moving Voter Supression this probably exist — I just don’t nent within the feminist commu- if my partner had a career oppor- hear from them all that often, or nity than happily married women. tunity elsewhere — when I don’t By Jack Canfield really at all. I guess what I’m saying is that want to passively “follow” a man Staff Writer I’d like to benefit from their I personally have experienced a anywhere? How should I navigate ______more difficult for the masses to experience, to get their advice frustrating lack of guidance and in-laws that are much more tradi- vote. on how to maintain indepen- examples for someone like myself, tional than me? More specifically, to make it dence and autonomy within the a young feminist in a long-term How do I balance my own more difficult for minorities, low- unavoidable collective concerns of heterosexual relationship and need for independence and free- One would think that voting income families and the youth to a relationship or even a family. who someday wants a family. dom with my desire to be close should be made as easy as pos- vote, threedemographics that usu- Most of the feminist literature I would love to see someone and connected to my boyfriend? sible, to allow as many American ally do not agree politically with and community that I’ve encoun- like myself — but older — publi- These are the types of ques- citizens vote as possible. The abil- billionaires. As a general rule, tered focus primarily on develop- cally discuss the difficulties and tions I wish I saw addressed by ity to vote for our leaders, our the more people who vote, the ing and nurturing the individual- successes that can come with try- feminists and questions that I most sacred right as Americans, better off Democrats are, hence ity of women, and offer little on ing to balance a relationship with just don’t have anyone older than honors the sacrifice millions have the “Barack the vote” movement. how to maintain that individuality a man, a career and all sorts of myself to ask. given their lives for. To vote is to Conversely, the fewer voters, the within a relationship with a sup- other personal matters. I know that there are pitfalls participate in democracy. better off Republicans are. portive man. It’s not like I intend to get to marriage and children — I Really, it is a celebration, and It’s not too far-fetched to The only real support I’ve married or have children anytime know they can tie women down in theory, a party to which every make that claim that a group of Thefound Marriage has been Plot from fictional soon, but they are things I defi- and limit their autonomy — but citizen, coast to coast, should be about 40 old, white, billionaires characters. This summer I read nitely see in my future, and think there have to be ways to navigate invited to. Black and white. Short could decide the upcoming elec- and almost had about from time to time. those pitfalls and to live a married and tall. Rich and poor. No excep- tion. Take for example, business a panic attack because I empa- I know I don’t have to be in life that’s in accordance with my tions. magnate Sheldon Adelson, who thized so The much Marriage with onePlot of the a relationship to be happy, but I feminist values. However, recently, the term according to CBSnews.com has main characters, Madeline. am in a relationship . . . and I am I’m not afraid of going down and concept of voter suppression personally given upwards of 37 However, seems happy. this road, of trying to create a life has become ubiquitous. And this million dollars to a Romney Super- to suggest that the only way to be There are a lot of issues I can for myself that is fulfilling and is scary. A party backed, funded Pac and has stated before that he happy and feminist is to be alone see myself, and other women thoughtful, that includes partner- and controlled by a majority of the See Voter on page 12 — that the love story has to end in similar situations, working ship and family — I’d just appreci- wealthiest Americanshas begun to for the female character to find through in the future. Should I ate some company along the way. pass laws designed to make it fulfillment. keep my last name when I get Photo poll by “Getting to know Will Melnick the community and my pro- fessors.” “What are -Mackenzie Nolan you most excited about for “LUWeird.” -Ian Terry “SIG EP.” POLL the coming -Ken Goh PHOTO year?” 21 Sept. 2012 opinions & editorials 11 THE LAWRENTIAN Chagrin at The Grill By Bob Trettin LETTER TO THE EDITOR Staff Writer ______not. The Viking Melt, Build Your Own Burger, and the ever-deli- cious Chicken Tender Pita had all been removed from my life. Well, Lawrentians, another Here are a few of the thoughts In the late hours of September 11, the Office of the American Consulate in Benghazi, Lybia, year of school has begun, and I that ran through my head once I came under attack from several hundred militants. These extremists, masquerading as protest- would like to take the time to dis- was informed that I would not be ers, fired rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons at the compound, setting fire to the cuss one of the major changes that eating my favorite food options building. has taken place at Lawrence since this year: Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, at least three fellow Americans and several members of last year. “This must be a joke.” This the Libyan security forces were killed as a result of the attack. This huge difference of which is a common reaction once one That night in Cairo, upwards of two thousand civilians staged a non-violent protest outside I write can be seen on the menu discovers something horrible. It’s the US Embassy. The protest ended with a group of twenty protesters scaling the Embassy walls, board in Kaplan’s Grill, or “The called denial. removing the US flag, and setting it ablaze. Grill” as it is often referred to “Well now I’m in a homicidal Both events occurred in response to an anti-Islamic video, “Innocence of Muslim”, popular- around campus. There have been mood.” Here we have perhaps a ized by xenophobic Christian fundamentalist Terry Jones. Mr. Jones made international headlines a number of alterations made to slight overreaction, but you get September 2010 for hosting “Burn a Koran [sic] Day.” this menu, all of which upset me the idea; I was angry. The heart of this issue is something that still challenges Americans; the balance between free- considerably — enough to war- “I will transfer if these options dom of expression, and the extremes of that extent. rant an entire article of protest. don’t return.” This is clearly bar- We have no amendment against flag burning, nor laws against hate groups. To be American Let me begin: gaining. is to question, to challenge and to disagree. About two months into the “I’m depressed.” This is what We treasure the unwavering strength of our convictions; yet we accept, without a shred of summer I logged into my Voyager we call depression. doubt, the right of each to hold their own, and our collective resolve to never deprive our neigh- account — after about an hour of The worst part about being bors of that inalienable right. It is on days like this, in the aftermath of an attack on such free- trying to remember my password depressed was that I couldn’t even doms, that I am most proud to be an American. — and I decided to pick my meal eat my feelings, because my favor- September 11, 2001 stood as an attack on the very fabric of the American spirit, our rever- plan for the upcoming fall term. ite foods were unavailable, which ence of pluralism and our civil duty to defend it. I was excited to see that one worsened my condition. This September 12 was marked by two events of consequence indicative of a changing Middle of the options was $1024.00 of Denial, anger, bargaining, and East: the death of a faithful American diplomat at the hands of extremists and a difficult yet straight culinary cash. This was depression. As you can see, I actu- peaceful protest over an offensive depiction of a religious idol. higher than last year’s $970.00 ally went through 4 out of the 5 Egyptians showed the true measure of their character that morning. It is a character of culinary cash option, which stages of grief in a matter of about deep religious reverence, temperance and an acceptance of condemnation, without the need for was particularly appealing to a minute. And yes, I do realize how destruction. It is in that plurality that extremisms, at home and abroad, will find its end. me because I prefer The Grill to pathetic that is. -Austin Federa Andrew’s Commons, and I am You might be wondering if I a frequent customer of Kate’s have reached the final stage of Corner Store. grief yet, which is acceptance. The A striking difference in Chicago Using my exceptional math- answer is no. I believe I have sim- ematic skills, and the help of a cal- ply reverted back to anger. teachers are just now becoming is whether or not we will allow a culator, I figured out that I could By Daniel Perret-Goluboff This article is my attempt discontented with the state of their system that confuses individual spend over $100.00 per week on Staff Writer to be heard. I would like to see ______contract. Rather, it represents a accountability with that of a com- food. It was an easy decision. the Viking Melt, Build Your Own boiling point that has been reached mon accountability amongst all I calculated that, if I so desired, Burger and the Chicken Tender The fact that our culture still as the result of a discontent that teachers. I could buy roughly 17 Chicken Pita thing back on the menu at allows for the occurrence of strik- has long since been brewing within A great teacher may work Tender Pitas every week. These Kaplan’s Grill. ing within a workforce as integral the individual teachers that CPS painstakingly all year to boost were my personal favorite. I was It is my opinion, and the opin- to the growth of infrastructure as employs. a student’s comprehension in a also looking forward to the classic ion of many other Lawrentians public education is absurd. Let me I support the teachers’ strike given area and still end up with Viking Melt and the opportunity who I have spoken to about this clarify now by stating that I fully in that I feel as though the teach- that student scoring below the to build my own burger, complete issue, that they were clearly three endorse the teachers’ strike in ers who do a phenomenal job of appropriate grade level. Is it right with a fried egg. of the best food items on the Chicago that has — as of Tuesday, delivering instruction and prepar- to let that teacher’s salary suf- However, I was in for an menu, and don’t try to tell me that September 18 — kept 350,000 pub- ing our youth for the real world fer based on the shortcomings of unpleasant surprise. Upon my the chicken parmesan sandwich lic school students out of classes deserve to be paid more than they instructors that student was sub- first visit to The Grill, I glanced is a suitable substitute. You just for an entire week. currently are. That notion seems to jected to in prior years? at the menu to confirm that my put two chicken tenders on some I support the teachers in their be agreeable enough, as the settle- Of course, we need to find a favorite choices were still avail- bread; you’re not fooling anyone. striking efforts and firmly hope ment contract between the union way to boost accountability with- able. They most certainly were that their requests are met and and city officials reflects a relative- in education if we can ever hope The Elements of Style exceeded in the proposed settle- ly large pay increase to be issued to eliminate the aforementioned Books ment between city officials and the across the board to CPS teachers sub-par educators who leave chil- continued from page 10 While Chicago Teachers Union; I simply over the next few years. dren behind and, in turn, negative- is not in this year’s curriculum, lament the societal setting we have This isn’t entirely surprising; ly influence the compensation of that doesn’t mean anyone need be created that warranted a strike most people can get behind the their peers while simultaneously denied its writing wisdom. necessary. idea of paying teachers more. What increasing their workload. it states that every single one The library has a copy avail- Instances in modern American is surprising is the pronounced Merit pay is not, however, of its rules can be disregarded able on its shelves for any stu- history in which teachers have lack of support from parents and an appropriate method through at the reader’s discretion if they dent’s reading pleasure, or if one been fairly compensated for the community members toward the which to do this. We as a society properly understand when they is so inclined you can go the tra- arduous work, long hours and teachers concerning the other need to find new ways to evalu- can break them. ditional route and buy the book painstaking labor that their pro- main component of the strike: the ate our teachers objectively while Who doesn’t like to be told from Barnes & Noble, Amazon or fession requires are few and far introduction of merit-based-pay as still providing them with an attrac- they can break some rules? Simply a local bookstore using your own between. That said, it isn’t entirely an institution. tive contract and benefits package put, it would be a wonderful addi- funds—or with adequate begging surprising that teacher strikes in Introducing merit pay would, that inspires them to progressively tion to the Freshman Studies cur- skills, your parents’. America do occur more frequently essentially, make it so that teach- strive for greatness in instruction. riculum. than would be convenient. ers’ pay reflects their students’ If we continue to fail to do The strike in Chicago is the performance on various state that, we can only expect the qual- first that that district has seen in standardized exams. The ques- ity of American education to sink about twenty-five years, but that tion we as Americans need to ask, while the frequency of striking does not necessarily mean that the then, when analyzing the strike, teacher unions rises.

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