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NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT VOLUME XXXIII • ISSUE 12 WEDNESDAY, February 11,2009 Keeping Warm Through the Harsh Weather A look at Connecticut College's heating system the steam system to determine in the older dorms. Students can keep their SARAH KOSOFSKY the amount of steam used Projects have already been Norton says that one of the dorms more energy efficient in STAFF WRITER by each house. Most of the done to improve the school's terms of heating. residence halls get their heat heating efficiency. major factors in heating cost "Do not use the window to As the temperature dives to from the steam generated at "Improving the efficiency is the habits of the students control the room tempera- harsh lows, some students are the central heating plant in the can be done, but the payback living in the dorms. ture," Norton said. "Keep the becoming curious about the powerhouse. in terms of energy savings is windows closed and locked in heating systems here on cam- When it comes to efficiency, not sufficient to warrant doing heating season. Find out what pus. Jim Norton, the Director of the houses in the Plex are the the projects on their own," ing upon how the residents temperature setting makes you Physical Plant Services, tells us obvious best, as they are the said Norton. "Most of the quick control the heat and heat loss. comfortable and do not raise how Connecticut College keeps newest residential houses on payback projects have been For example, in the Plex, each it above that point. The room warm. campus, with excellent insula- accomplished." room has its own control. If the does not heat up any faster if Conn spent $1.2 million on tion and new high-efficiency Norton said that one of ma- thermostat is set higher than you raise it beyond your indi- heating the entire campus last windows. The older dorms on jor factors in heating cost is the the comfortable setting, the vidual personal temperature year. Norton said that there campus are the least efficient, habits of the students living in room will overheat, wasting preference. You should turn is no way to determine how as they have more air infiltra- the dorms. energy. More energy is lost if it down if you are going to be much it costs to heat each tion through the old windows. "Avery efficient building can . the windows are opened to away for a long period of time, dorm, as there is no meter on There is also far less insulation have high energy bills depend- cool it off' or when sleeping." Ladystnith Black Mambazo

.a LILAH RAPTOPOULOS :£ OPINIONS EDITOR

They took the stage of Palm- er Auditorium on the night of Thursday, February 5, and the first words spoken were in Joseph Shabalala's raspy grind: "Our mission is to spread our culture, our culture of South Africa ... oflove! Of harmony." Ladysmith Black Mambazo is prone to the same imperialist struggle that many African artists have to face, and, the same questioning of motive that all under the spotlight will eventually ask themselves: How did we get where we are? Is it at odds with who we are? The group spreads a pure, traditional message of love and peace, with lyrics like, "Problems can be solved when people come together IThe sun SEE LADYSMITH PAGE 11 Seniors Celebrate 99 Reduce, Reuse, Recyclemania! Days Rank School Name Cumulative Recycling Rate [%] 1 The University of Tennessee-Martin 72.77% JAZMINE HUGHES tency of Connecticut College, STAFF WRITER but they're stepping out into a 2 Richland College 72.17% changing world where security Remember freshman year? is diminishing and soft landing 3 California State University-San Marcos 70.47% Even for current freshmen, the is not guaranteed from the leap 4 Sussex County Community College 6B.75% beginning of freshman year of college into the "real world". seems so long ago: campus Although the thought of it 5 Massachusetts Maritime Academy 64.96% maps, freshman seminars, no may seem frightening, the se- lockout fees. While most of nior class recently celebrated 6 Connecticut College 60.00% the school has only had a year the 99 days party: "something or two to reflect on their time just to scare the seniors", as 7 Rutgers University 56.76% at Conn, the senior class has referenced on the SGAOn the had three and a half years to Can. The celebration is divided 8 Eastern Mennonite University 56.29% mull over the place they've up into two parts: a 100 days Northern Kentucky University 55.77% called home. Facing not only celebration in downtown New 9 the scary separation from the London and a 99 days party in 10 Suffolk University safety, comfort, and consis- SEE SENIORS PAGE 3 52.61%

NORA SWENSON and reporting their recycling ranks? Pat Wallace, senior IN THIS ISSUE STAFF WRITER and trash weights without the of Connecticut College, SGA pressure of the formal compe- Environmental Representative It seems there are two kinds tition;' as the website for the and prevalent supporter of Fiddle-what? of people in this world: those competition stated. the competition, offered some Local food Co-Op, Fiddleheads recently celebrated who recycle, and those who After the two initiai trial tips on making the most of the its one-year anniversary. Find out how the don't think twice about throw- weeks, many schools delved challenge: festivities went Page3 ing their Starburst wrappers into the competition, with "When you go out to buy · . on the ground. the leading top ten schools of beer, buy bottles! No just kid- Are you too apathetic to read this? Fortunately, through a this year all reaching amounts ding. Recyclemania has two Find out what students had to say about program supported by the of 52 percent or more of a main parts to it on which we Conn's apathy problem Page6 U.S. Environmental Protection cumulative recycling rate, in are being judged. The first is · . Agency's WasteWise program comparison to their waste. waste minimization, which Merriweather Post Pavilion and the National Recycling Among the top ten, Con- basically means that we need Is Animal Collective overrated? Anders Coalition (NRC), colleges and necticut College placed sixth, to cut down on what we throw Nielsen thinks otherwise. Find out what he universities across the coun- superseded by larger schools away as much as Possible, and thought about the band's critically acclaimed try have the opportunity to like University of Tennessee- the second is recycling, which eighth album Page 9 register and take on the issue Martin, Richland College, and means that we need to recycle · . of recycling, as well as to be California State University-San as much as possible. A big way Heating up the Ice recognized for their efforts. Marcos. that we can achieve both goals Women's hockey player, Erin Davey was named Commencing this year on With over five hundred is to make sure that things that NESCAC Player of the Week. Sunday, January 18, schools schools competing, what can be recycled actually do get See what makes her tick Page 12 participated in recycle "trials" exactly can Connecticut College recycled. This included bottles in which schools were allowed students, faculty and staff do SEE RECYCLEMANIA ' Editorials, 2 News, 3 I Crosswords,S I Oplslons, 6 I A&E, 7 I Sports, 12 to "g1\tthe hang of collecting to help cO}1tinue, topping the PAGE 4 f'\ '" .I

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Fear the Children • Letter From The Editor To the Editor: or, at least, he cares little So, would it shock you The topic of this week's Point As I saw later in the weekend, In his piece, "Fear the about their rights, Tod to know that the Tony of View was Connecticut Col- Connecticut College's passion Children!" Mr. Barnes's is Preston, a spokesman for Perkins Mr. Barnes sites lege's apathy problem. Some isn't limited to cultural affairs. incapable of carrying out Population Action Inter- in defense of his puta- argued that we weren't really On Saturday night, students apathetic, while others attempt- flocked down to the Athletic his Reductio ad absur- national informs us that, tive argument is the ed to place that apathy in some Center in droves to attend the dum, The article, then, "women's health has same white, conserva- kind of context. Whatever your semi-annual Coast Guard-Club is but a failed attempt to been severely impacted tive, politician, who, in personal opinion is, you cannot Hockey game. The place was debase the Obama Ad- by the cutoff of assis- 2001, addressed the argue that there is some basis packed, and while part of that ministration. When was tance. [That] President Council of Conservative for the conversation. can be attributed to the Coast If this past weekend is any Guard fans, Connecticut College the last time that a Hon- Obarna's actions will help Citizens, a known racist, indicator however, Connecticut was certainly well represented. duras or Kenyan terrorist reduce the number of anti-integration group College's apathy problem is While the passion at the Club organization attacked unintended pregnancies, with an agenda of white long gone. Hockey game may have been any state? Certainly, not abortions and women supremacy? I attended two events this fueled by some liquid courage, recently; furthermore, dying from high-risk weekend, and I can honestly say whatis wrong with that? If you that they were the most well look at any Division I athletic Mr. Barnes would have us pregnancies because Welbith K. Mota attended things I have ever been event it is always preceded by a believe, in some crooked they don't have access to . , at while at Connecticut College. tailgate. While I am not condon- sort of way, that he cares family planning." Lastly, The first event was the Ladys- ing this behavior, it's a simple about unborn children, if this election taught us mith Black Mambazo concert. fact that people cheer better Curiously, he seems one thing it's the imp or- As our Opinion Editor Lilah when they have a little firewater Raptopoulos aptly describes, in them. to care little about the tance of choosing your the concert was attended by It was great to see so many women who born them; allies (and words) wisely. a mixture of faculty, staff and people cheering for Connecticut students. Not only was the place College Saturday night. Such packed, every person there was passion is rare, but displays like mesmerized by the beautiful that have to sway even the hard- voices and syncopated dancing est cynics. We want your pictures of the South African I do have one criticism how- A cappella group. ever: we need to work on our And the impact the group had cheers. All night the Connecticut on our College community didn't College fans were dwarfed by the end when they left the stage. As louder and more clever cheers people filled the aisles they talk- of the Coast Guard constitu- Are you currently enrolled in a photo ed about their favorite songs. As encies. When they screamed people enjoyed their Thursday "Scoreboard" or "We'll Make class? Are you just someone whose al- evenings they looked at people More Money", we answered with who hadn't attended the concert "You're Still Sober:' ways got their camera with them? The with a look of disbelief. And, Cheers are meant to put down even as the weekend progressed, the other team: not to make the three contributing reactions ourselves look bad. While I was Voice is always looking for pictures, and the Voice received shows that happy to hear the "Navy Rejects" people still were affected chant, we lost the war on two we'd love to have yours. Whether it's by the music. fronts that evening. Apathy, according to diction- But it's truly a crime that I pictures of.a speaker at an event or just ary.com, is defined as a "lack of complain. We showed signs of interest in or concern for things passion this past weekend that that others find moving or excit- I didn't even know we had in us. those icicles melting outside your win- ing." In my mind, the reactions It's just a new thing for us, and to Ladysmith Black Mambazo hopefully, with time, we'll get dow, send it to us and we'll find were anything but apathetic. better at it. room for it. The COLLEGE VOICE Box 4970· Office (860) 439-2813 All photos should be Email: [email protected] submitted to [email protected] "The views and opinions expressed in The College Voice, as in all student publications, are strictly those of the student authors, and not of Connecticut College. 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THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS February 11,2009 3 Y'all Come Fiddlehead's Celebrates Its First Anniversary Back Now Why 8% of Connecticut College freshman decide to leave

DANA WILSON STAFF WRITER

Connecticut College's student retention rate is 92%, SAMANTHA HERNDON tisans." She noted that people meaning that each year an av- STAFF WRITER of all ages were at the Co-op, erage 8% of freshmen do not including Conn faculty and reenroll. Where do they go, Throngs of shoppers and staff. Attendance may have and what are their reasons partygoers joined forces last been bolstered by the clear and for leaving? Saturday in a quest for deli- pleasant weather. According to Dean Rossi- cious organic food and New Fiddleheads' opening one Reder, who deals with, among London revelry. On January year ago was hard-fought, and many other things, students 31st, Fiddleheads Natural the festivities reflected the transferring out of Con- Foods Cooperative heid its hard work that has gone into necticut College, there are a First Annual Anniversary keeping the Cooperative up variety of reasons students Celebration, and the spacious and running. The selection why students choose to leave. brick building in downtown available continues to grow, Some are frustrated by the New London was filled to the and bulk items like flour, beans limitations of living on a brim. and lentils now share floor small campus with the near- Free samples of carrot cake, space with fresh produce like est major cities at least an spices, herbs, freshly baked broccoli, carrots, grape toma- hour away. potato chips, sprouts, and toes, green peppers, onions, Difficulties also arise, for other natural, local goods lined cilantro, and collard greens. A some, from limitations in the walls. Gleeful attendees in wide variety of vendors, selling the small liberal arts college need of groceries queued up non-food items from home- curriculum. Connecticut at the new tills to receive their made soaps to alpaca yarn, College lacks business, com- ten percent discounts. The and fragrant organic plants to the Fiddleheads food shop- of southeastern Connecticut, munications, and journalism day included live music from chemical-free cleaning prod- ping experience, and White- Fiddleheads has been doing departments, among others. Richard Zack, Bob Westhover, ucts, were also present last head herself has performed just that. Compared to larger state uni- Pat Carnaroli, Kenny Atkins Saturday. in the space, along with other The store is located at 13 versities such as University and the Honky Tonk Band. 2nd "Iwas very pleased, even talented Connecticut College Broad Street in downtown of Connecticut, which offers District CT Congressman Joe more than pleased with the musicians. New London, in what is his- over 100 majors, Connecticut Courtney also attended the turnout for the Anniver- In addition to bringing torically known as the "Califor- College only offers SO. bash. sary Celebration," said Al- the community together, the nia Fruit" building. It is open While having a smaller A number of CCstudents Ien Longendyke, part of the Fiddleheads mission state- . Wednesday, Thursday and . made it to Fiddleheads on Fiddleheads Co-op Board of ment, according to the Co- Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 The current economic Saturday, and had naught but Directors. When asked what operative's website, includes p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. situation has also glowing remarks about the his favorite part of the day the goal: "We are dedicated to to 4:00 p.m. providing wholesome, natu- Pancake Breakfasts are held forced students to day. Celia Whitehead biked to was, Longendyke responded, the anniversary party to pick "Ken Atkins and the Honky ral foods, organic and locally on the second Saturday of the transfer to less up some groceries and join in Tonk Way playing, but that fresh produce, emphasizing month. expensive universities ... the fun. is because 1like them and products that are cruelty-free, Fiddleheads has a $25 "It was packed;' said the alt-country' Celia Whitehead developed through fair trade college student membership number of students, faculty sophomore. "It was great to also noted that she greatly and with a commitment to pre- available, and is always looking and departments may in- see so many people out sup- enjoyed the musical musings serving our environment." The for volunteers. crease the quality of educa- porting Fiddleheads; great to of singer-songwriter Catnaroli; anniversary event showed that tion in terms of class size see them supporting local ar- live music is a regular part of for the past year, to the delight and all the benefits of a small campus community, students' academic interests and social needs change during their Seniors Celebrate 99 Days first year or two of college, and in some cases these CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Raja Kelly changes cannot be accorn- again that it is OKnot to world. However, Conn has defi- modated by staying at a small Cro. The 99 days party, themed know what you want right nitely equipped me with the liberal arts school. Gangsta's Paradise, will now. The transition could be necessary tools to be success- Another reason students undoubtedly bring the senior tough and you might not get ful in public. It has provided an have given for transferring class together to reminisce your dream job right away but environment that has allowed is the amount of drinking over old memories and gener- it's not the end of the world me to grow exponentially, on campus and the limited ate new ones. and there is time. I really ap- which wouldn't have been pos- number of alternative social Although the semester may preciate all these events and sible at other colleges. I am sad activities. be moving sluggishly along for opportunities on campus. I that J'II be leaving Conn, this "While I don't deny that some, the seniors are taking remember thinking about having been my home for the there is too much drinking on full advantage of the rest of "As much as it feels great to transferring at one point fresh- last 4 years, but even though [our] campus, and on most the year. Here are some words tell someone not to worry and men year because I thought I'm graduating, I'm not leaving college campuses for that of wisdom from people who things will work out they way there wasn't enough diversity for good. Conn has a way of matter," Dean Rossi-Reder know Conn best: they should, what is to be said here. But I soon realized that keeping alumni incorporated said, " I think that the number about the 40 or so percent of Conn has so much to offer into the college community, so of people who binge drink and it's up to us to take the Ernel Wint students who go back home I don't really feel any sense of here is disproportionate to and do nothing? If we all get initiative to make you want to loss, just a feeling of growth. the number of students who what we deserve at the end of out it. Conn is providing that Conn has molded me into an drink responsibly or don't this, what I like to call amaz- safe atmosphere for you to independent person, and has drink at all, and, as we all ing, liberal arts education, then try new things and learn from given me the confidence to do know, the few who drink too I hope that all my karma is experience without falling to well. I will miss all my peers much often stand out more aligned. So what I am fond of is hard. There are always people dearly here on campus, but I and make the problem seem having a plan, and I have many. around to help when you really know that those strong friend- worse," One of them has to work:' need it. Transitions are difficult ships will never be severed. I'm Still other students transfer • • •• •• •• • • •• • •• but I know it Is the next step I now able to say proudly that I out of Connecticut College May Chinavanichkit need to take. That being said, I am a Conn college alum, class because of a desire to be will enjoy the last 99 days and 2009!" closer to home. The current make the most of my time here • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • economic situation has also as well." Gili Ben-Yosef forced students to transfer to "As I'm getting ready to say • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • less expensive universities in goodbye to CCafter four years Jasmine Robinson their home states or to take of tremendous growth and time off school to work. experience. 1can say this is one Despite those students of the many unforgettable plac- whose needs are, for what- es in which I have grown men- ever reason, not met by tally, emotionally, spiritually Connecticut College, 92% is and physically. CChas helped "Conn has been a safe and a relatively high retention me to make a clear vision to nurturing place to grow. It's rate in comparison with peer help me obtain my dreams and easy to take a random class in colleges, and this number has aspirations. So as I look ahead topics unrelated to your major "I'm not sure what emotion remained steady throughout to graduating, I like to show or pick up a new activity or really describes my feelings Connecticut College's recent others behind me what you can clubs. The other day at Semi- about graduation. Sure, it's nar on Success, we met a few history. do when you are focused and "I'm nervous and excited for exciting, but I'm sad! Conn has Conn alums and they told us have determination," this final transition to the real SEE SENIORS PAGE.4 ,;. r;:c::' - ... ", •

February 11,2009 4 THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS Recyclemania CONNscience A Column (or 3) on Student Research at Conn

to enter the cage and just hang. KARLLANGBERG They are fatigued, nauseous and feel pain for no physical out. CONTRIBUTING WRITER I will keep track of how long reason. Withdrawal symptoms .•are so severe that most people each anih.al spends in the two sections in order to determine Opiods, the most common who try to quit abusing oplolds which side the rat prefers. form of painkillers, are tre- fail in order to avoid these Once the preferred side is mendously addictive, and with- symptoms. established, a drug called drawal from such drugs can A treatment for opiold be extremely severe, so for the past (?) months, I have been working with Dr.Joe Schroeder in the neuroscience depart- .0 mentto see if ~-Iactams will in ~ fact reduce opioid withdrawal . symptoms. Opioids are one of the first CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reuse and "trim its waste." classes of psychoactive drugs Recycle bins are placed in to ever be cultivated. Opium cans, number 1 and 2 plastics, dorms, classrooms and of- poppies or products obtained and mixed paper." fices throughout campus. from the flower have been He added that a "good rule Meanwhile, most food is also found at prehistoric campsites. of thumb to go by if you're not recycled, composted and do- The principle ingredient in sure if something is 'mixed nated to local piggeries. Opium is morphine, which is paper' is to see if you can rip it. Although the school provides used extensively in medicine as Ifyou can, and if doesn't have many services to students an analgesic (a painkiller). Opi- any plastic on it, the chances to recycle, it is ultimately up oids include well known phar- are pretty good that you can to students as individuals to maceuticals such as, codeine, recycle it." carry out the tasks. "Ifyou see hydrocodone and oxycodone, Wallace thinks Connecticut an area on campus that you as well as the very dangerous College is, and shall remain think needs a recycling bin recreational drug, heroin. capable of leading the way for that doesn't have one, like in Understanding the mecha- recycling. your dorm's hallway or in your nism of action by which "Conn is a recycling leader room please tell either your opioids function makes clear withdrawal would be Incred- naloxone that prevents opioidsl because we have administra- House Environmental Repre- why they are such powerful Ibly useful for people who are from working will be injected tors, faculty,staff, and most sentative or me," said Wallace. painkillers. Opioids trigger the trying to quit. That's where into both groups while they are importantly students who care same biological response as my research comes in. One kept on their preferred side. about the environment," said endorphins. Endorphins are prominent feature of opioid Half of the rats will receive the Wallace. '~s someone who is a type of signaling molecule withdrawal Is the increased ~·laetams while the other half heavily immersed in the envi- ,Jl\~!'Il taki.(lg your that reduces pain in stress- amount of glutamine, a com. will not get anything else so ronmental scene on campus, c8rtioiI foOl: ~Int" ftlW steps ful situations. This is a useful mon neurotransmitter being the results can be compared to I am always surprised by the further? rdaptation when you are try- used by the brain and it would something. This will be done enthusiasm and creativity of Consider these websites: mg to escape from a predator. be a reasonable guess that for a few days and then the the students, and by the will- http://www.conncoll.edu/ Opioids do the same thing as reducing it would also reduce rats will be allowed to enter ingness of the faculty, adminis- green/greenliving/6922.htm endorphins but they are pres- withdrawal symptoms. There the other side of the cage. If tration, and staff to help make ent in much higher concentra- is some evidence that the most the second time, the rats prefe~ students' ideas a reality:' http://www.recyclemania.org tions, so their effect is also common type of antibiotics, the other side, they will have Connecticut College, outside much greater. which includes penicillin, developed a dislike for their of the Recyclemania competi- Opioids also have a dark side called B-lactams, increase previous favorite side because tion, actively seeks ways in o them. They are among the both the number of glutamine they associate that side with which to effectively reduce, most addictive substances 'On pumps and how hard they withdrawal. Ifthe rats who the planet. One reason for their work This, in theory will re- received the ~-lactams do not W-2 Year-End Tax Statements incredibly addictive nature is . duce the amount of glutamine change their preference as how close to a natural chemi- and hopefully withdrawal much as the ones who did not Now Online cal they are. Because opioids symptoms. receive the ~-lactams, then act like endorphins, the body We are doing this using an we can say that the rats who compensates and begins to animal model of opioid with- received the treatment had de- AllCollege employees (student, faculty and staff) will be able function normally even though drawal called the conditioned creased withdrawal symptoms. to access their year-end tax statements on line thanks to a coop- there would never be such high place aversion test. First, a Even if our study produces 'erative effort of the Accounting and Human Resources offices. concentrations of endorphins handful of rats will get a pel" On January 30, 2009 all employees received a printed W-2 positive results, much more naturally. The drug leaves the let of slow release morphine year-end tax statement for calendar year 2008, and have on-line research must be done to blood stream after a few hours inserted into the scruff of their access to their W-2 year-end tax statement through "SelfService" show that ~-lactams can treat put the compensatory mea- neck, which will release mor- in CamelWeb. withdrawal. Nevertheless, it is sures taken by the body do not Website navigation directions are available in CamelWeb. See phine constantly for a week or an exciting opportunity to help go away as quickly. Featured Sites, "TaxStatements in Self Service." so. The rats are then placed in develop an effective treatment When the brain compensates Please call Human Resources at extension 2085 if you have a special cage that has two sec- for oploid withdrawal. for a drug that is not present, questions regarding this new service. tions with a passage-way that If you would a feature on withdrawal begins to set in. Website navigation directions are available in CamelWeb. See can be blocked. Each section your research, or if you have Opioid withdrawal is awful. Featured Sites "TaxStatements in Self Service". has different patterns on the any questions or comments, People suffering from it feel Ifyou have questions regarding this new service, please call walls and a different type of please email me at lousy, depressed and anxious. Human Resources at ext. 2085. floor. The rats are then allowed [email protected]. Seniors Celebrate 99 Days

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Gili Ben-Yosef been my home for the past 3.5 years and its going to be really different not having this cam- From the looks of it, Conn pus as my home base. I guess has undoubtedly provided that my biggest fear is the the senior class-and the transition from the extremely rest of its students-with active, social, intellectual . a place to grow, learn and experience I have here every .discover themselves. While single day to a more mundane, leaving Conn may seem rigid pattern of working a 9 to like the end of the road 5 job." the Class of 2009 is weil prepared to prosper. But •• • • • • • • • • • ••• • for now, they shouldn't do a thing but take full advantage of the time they have left. Maddie Gottlieb In the words of Raja, "100 days IS scary. 100 days is a "I can't quite believe my four celebration of what we have years here are over and that left here. 100 days is a party, I have to leave the place I've so party:' grown to love and the people who have become my family. I will miss Conn... and although it will be heartbreaking to leave, I feel I've done everything I came to do and I am ready for the next phase of my life to begin:'

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February 11,2009 5 THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS

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• The SGAexecutive board will be meet- Police Blotter ing with the Board of Trustees in the coming weeks, and asked the January 27-February 2 senators, class presi- dents, and environmen- Tuesday, January 27 tal representative if 7:53p Theft N KEY , there were any topics or student concerns they Wednesday, January 28 CDUC:Creating Dangerous would like brought up 12:48a Noise , N and/or Unhealthy Conditions at the meeting. Sugges- 12:48a Room Host N tions included access to 12:48a ProViding Alcohol to Minor N P/U: Possession and/or Use houses after 2 AM and extending the library Friday, January 30 PNG: Persona non grata: hours. 6:50p Theft AC an individual is no longer allowed to return to Conn • Dean Bengochea College. spoke about the Resi- Total: dential Education 1 Alcohol Related Incidents DUI: Driving under the influ- Fellows program (with 1 Host Related Incidents ence faculty), the students 2 Theft incidents that Connecticut College N/S/C: North, South, Central chose from the POSSE Foundation for the Class J-Board saw four students this week. Of the four, all of 2013, and the Mellon were found responsible for at least one violation. Fellowship selection process.

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COURTNEY TOWNSEND KATE KOLENDA SARAWEANER tions demonstrates the drive and CONTRIBUTOR CONTRIBUTOR involvement of Conn kids. CONTR,IBUTOR But we all get caught up In the The word apathy is thrown about con- For three and a half years, I have been at I just returned "to my dorm after day-to-day work of college, don't stantly here at Conn. We label ourselves times a spectator and at others a participant my Foundations of Education class, we? When we write a paper into and our peers, and the word seems to have in this ongoing debate (do I have to actually where we spent the entire hour the wee hours of the morning, come to mean passionless, not merely on name it? You know why you're reading this), and fifteen minutes in discussion. we're oftentimes not thinking, an internal level, but on a worldwide politi- Simply the duration of this community- The overriding question was: What "Gee, this is so interesting, I'm callevel. encompassing conversation is testament does it mean to be educated? In having a blast right now." N0, most In the dining hall someone brings that we Conn students, both current and modern-day American society, we people probably just want to finish up the situation in Gaza. This someone past, are anything but apathetic, However, tag an indispensable value on a the darn thing. discusses it with their friends. The conver- some will only put faith in numbers - I am diploma for "success." However, Deadlines and hours of toiling sation comes to an end with one poignant an English major, but I will do my best. this narrow-mindedness can lead make It difficult to appreciate and question: "why does no one here care?" The college's website boasts that we are to pure apathy toward issues of enjoy our work. After all, Conn's I suppose that is a valid question - why comprised of"1,900 students from 45 states, real importance. liberal arts philosophy allows us don't we care about certain current events? Washington D,C.and 71 countries" who Blindsided by academic and oc- to take classes of our choice, so Our popular culture assigns little study "More than 50 majors", which reads, cupational goals, individuals may they should ideally appeal to our meaning to the world. News, music, films, 'We are a small and diverse community with not cherish the actual process of interests. television shows - all generally portray many different academic interests', We also learning. This learning process, Along with having passion for small pieces of world as it is, or could be, belong to more than "60 active clubs and as my education class ultimately our academics, we should display or possibly may be in a parallel universe. club sports," which does not include "our expressed, is not necessarily an fervor and commitment in our But rarely does pop culture discuss what it 28 varsity teams." So we interact with one accumulation of facts and scholarly community. We sometimes become another outside the classroom quite a bit. degrees but an active gathering of trapped in a bubble on top of this Apparently, we are also "a national leader personal experiences through pas- hill, but the rest of the world is all Rarely are we told to learn among colleges and universities in envi- sionate discovery. Now the ques- around us. True education spans because knowledge is ronmental issues", and let us not forget that tion posed is this: Do Connecticut far beyond the classroom: there- wonderful. So what do we do? we are "governed by an honor code" which College students have an earnest fore, a general knowledge of the We do what is asked of us. is applied to both the academic and social desire simply to learn? local, national, and international facets of our lives, There is no doubt that many condition is necessary to live as means to be a part of the world as a whole , The students turned out at the polls dur- Conn students work their butts off. productive members of society, and why we should care, Not only that, but ing the day and then freaked out on campus Even as a freshman I have already Will we come out of Conn the general consensus is that life has no around 10:00 p.m, at night on November 4, witnessed the motivation of SGA educated? Sure, most of us will purpose on a scale greater than the per- 2008, members and the diligence of a keep our GPAs up high enough sonallevel. This idea has seeped into our We students of classes '09-'12 are con- cappella leaders. Ihave also no- to graduate and find decent jobs culture, and without realizing, many of us tinuing in the traditions of Conn's alumni, ticed how students are freakishly afterwards. But will this mean that came to accept the fact that life is absurd. who number "more than 20,000", The punctual at Conn when arriving we are truly educated individuals? When I was young, my mother would lower-right hand corner of the college's to class. Each of these observa- Ithink there"s more to it. watch the five o'clock news. The anchors home page always highlights a graduate who smiled a lot, but the reporters usual only has achieved great success in some aspect of their life, and this success usually has posi- had murders, accidents, and tragedies to tive greater social ramifications. Connecticut inform us of. And then, I'd hear about the College's alumni, though busy affecting the weather. Then sports. Then, sometimes, world around us, do not forget the impor- back to the weather. And finally the smiling tance of their time here, which has been anchors would wish all a good evening reflected in their amazing response to the with a couple jokes. The tragedies were recently launched cqmprehensive fundrais- mere facts. They carried very little weight. ing campaign, Every day we hear about suffering. We When an event is held on campus and know it's wrong, that bad people bring suffering about. But it's the norm. Bad things only a few people attend, it can be disheart- 28th to beat our record! happen. We know this. We "new this when ening, At that time It can also be easy to EVA JAB LOW More specifically, this week an we were five. It makes the contents of our claim that 'Conn students just don't care', CONTRIBUTOR information session for the World stomachs swirl and sometimes we scowl in but when you divide 1,900 students by 50 Camp for Kids was held, which disgust. But it is still the norm. Bad things majors, 60 clubs and club sports, 28 varsity Any Conn prospy has learned taught students how to apply for happen. Maybe after Mom watched the teams, and then factor in school work, jobs, the two most "valued" aspects volunteer work in Africa, India news she'd let me watch something on the staying green, keeping one another honest of our lovely college: diversity or Central America this summer. Disney Channel, or play video games, or at parties and during exams, eating, sleep- (debatable, but for another time) We clearly have the opportunity; she's set me up at the computer, where I'd ing, showering, loving, crying, laughing ... and, of course, our dedication to it's just a matter of sticking to learn very little. Math is not my strong suit... serving the surrounding com- the proactive mentality that has You're told to do well in high school so Does that conclusion add up? munity. It wouldn't take much to a tendency to die 'out after a few Alf statistics taken from ConncoJJ.edu you can go to college, to do well in college make these tour- minutes of conversa- so you can get a good job, to get a good job handy claims true. tion. We make fun of the so you can offer your children opportuni- In fact, if you ignore As for caring lack of participation ties you mayor may not have had. But Next Week's Point of View: the careless babble about and improv- in campus events rarely are we told to learn because knowl- of apathy that passes ing our own school, edge is wonderful. Rarely are we asked to through tables in but just last week, 40 in just a few months, really care about what we learn. So what Harris, you might see teams signed up for a number of stu- do we do? We do what is asked of us. that we are actually the Relay and are pre- dents' hard work Eventually you grew up. You started What do school dances a very community and awareness will pared to get involved. to experience personal tragedies, you met and global-friendly be put into serious say about the culture of some good people and some bad people group of students. action in a nation- Connecticut College? OUf weekly lectures about inter- ally known event called Relay for and maybe you did some bad things. You national awareness are just one Life. This all-night walk for cancer tried to find things to care about. Most example (although better atten- celebrates survivors and makes a people succeed. Be it sports, literature, dance It wouldn't hurt). significant financial contribution music, film, politics - everyone cares about If you have all opinion. wrile :WO words There are several ways our to tile fight against the disease. something. And if someone doesn't care campus proves its concern for the We make fun of the lack of about things that you think they should, and email them 10: school, the city of New London, participation in campus events ask them why. Maybe they have a good and the world as a whoie. An- but just last week, 40 teams reason. Maybe they don't. Maybe you don't [email protected] other example, despite its lack of signed up for the Relay and are care about things that Ithink you should. advertisement, is RecycieMania. prepared to get involved. We care, Iprobably don't care about things that yo~ think Ishould. That doesn't mean my Deadline: RecycleMania is officially on, and we really do. It's not worth being ~xlstence is passionless, empty. It means Friday, February t:l last year our campus placed 8th afraid to show it. I ve found my own passions. 5 I'M among hundreds of other colleges Check out www.relayforlife.orgj and universities. Camel pride at conncoll and follow the trend. The So why don't we care? It's not that we its best. We have until March productive one. don't care about anything. It's that we can- professors also welcome not possibly care about everything.

SARAH WEISS history, Now, does this sound whole school. Students gath- getting covered in mud after STAFF WRITER students when during a severe like the reaction of an apathetic ered together all over campus volunteering for Extreme snOwstorm I entered the fit- The night of the presiden- school? Of course not. to watch the inauguration, and Home Makeover, Conn students ness center surprised to find it tial election the all' was tense The stereotype that Con- applause certainly broke out are always getting involved. as crowded as ever. and full of excitement. Barack necticut College has earned for in my viewing room as Obama At sporting events loyal Despite What I see as the Obama is announced the presi- being apathetic Is one falsely took the oath of office. fans cheer for their teams, Obvious zealous nature of Con- dent elect ...and the school goes given and undeserved. Con- Connecticut College is not no matter the score. Conn necticut College, for whatever wlldl Screams echo through necticut College students have one of apathy, but of concern students even have great reason we have earned the title the halls of my dorm in the just as much enthusiasm as any and demand for the next great enthusiasm for working out! of "apathetic". So Conn, Iask plex, while down South stu- school, if not more. cause. Whether it be students The athletic center is always you to double 'your efforts in dents pour onto the green to Politics in particular this rallying together to protest packed, with students both on demonstrating how passion- set off fireworks in celebration year have sparked new Inter- proposition 8, or countless and off sports teams. I realized ate we can be! Let us break the of this momentous occasion In ests and passions from the individuals, myself included, the true dedication of Conn stereotype once and for aIL THE COLLEGE VOICE OPINION February 11,2009 7 Keg Policy and the Campus Community

NAT TAYLOR none. Thus. it follows that to CONTRIBUTOR bad, unless its 5+ days in ad- but adding the possibility of a be drunk at Cro, you must vance, you find the appropriate medium sized group gathering consume in your room (aka ' housefellow, get the form to Connecticut College's private would benefit the College Com- pregaming). The potential for Residential Life, and manage to party policy is wack. Laws and munity tremendously. dangerous drinking is high, to find a time to meet with them. Private Party Amendment times have changed, but keg Other schools have other the point that former president Trying to overcome those policies have changed dispro- options such as senior housing, Proposal: of Middlebury College John hurdles is really quite difficult. portionately. Private parties accessible bars, and Greek life. McCardell Jr. has gone so far as I've tried twice, with the help are an outlet for medium-sized We don't. If we want-to have a We propose an to start a non-profit organiza- of two friends, and failed. groups of students to gather close campus community, we tion to promote law change So what are the other op- improvement to the and have fun together. Recent- need an effective way for small and education. Our goal need tions? Well, you could have Connecticut College Campus ly, a great deal of "red tape" groups to gather. Small groups not be so lofty, but should be to a room party [i.e., cram into encourage interaction, which is Community, by increasing involved in hosting a private create a way for 10-50 stu- a tiny space with your nine party has all but eliminated an essential part of the liberal interaction and safe drinking, dents to gather and consume a closest friends, turn on some arts education. The reality at them. The hole in the College through an amendment to limited amount of alcohol, such music, and not interact with Connecticut College is that community is obvious, as evi- the Private Party Policy. as a private party, where they anyone else until you leave), without private parties, small denced in part by the signifi- can have fun and be safe. but that seems extremely anti- group gatherings do not exist. We suggest: cant increase in transportation, Presently, private parties social. Or you could wait until So this is a call to arms. SGA as well as the increase in the have been essentially abol- the party starts at Cro, battling has paved the way for change number of students living off • Allow Private Parties on ished and there is no way the crowds to find someone by eliminating the deposit, campus. Thursday nights for 10-50 students to gather. you actually know, and likely but let's not stop there. The Students are essentially While technically allowed, they have your coat stolen. This, Private Party policy needs to forced to gather in groups of. can't be held any weekend that too, makes it difficult to have be amended to allow more •Allow Private Parties with nine or 900. Places to gather holds a major event, even if on engaging social interaction. of them with less advanced increased frequency include rooms «10 people), a differentnight. That quickly You could go off campus, which noticed required. ~et's encour- Cro (>100 people), Cro Bar eliminates many weekends. also seems extremely anti- age interaction and promote (-50), and off campus. All 'Change the advance notice Moreover, the workshop isn't social. Or! You could throw safe drinking, and hence make of these have .their obvious required to 2 business days held until October, eliminating a floor party, and encourage Conn better. In the words of benefits and drawbacks. But four more weeks of the fall; the strangers to come into the a friend: "Let's bring the keg the most obvious omission faculty voted to bar Thursday space you live and booze as force back because it really 'Hold the Private Party from the above list is the 10-50 night private parties, cutting fast as possible before cam- does promote the best sort of workshop before the start person range. This omission, the available days by a third; pus safety inevitably arrives; merriment (the singing, danc- of the third week of the Fall when applied.to weekend col- and forms are due five busi- something else that is not good ing, jolly kind.}" lege culture, actually encour- ness days in advance. So, say a for the College community. semester. age~ binge drinking. test gets moved, or your friend I'm ignoring the campus bar, In a dorm room, there is an decides to come to town. which is a good option except unknown volume of alcohol; Wouldn't it be nice to have a most of the campus can't use it. in Cro there is (typically) private party to celebrate? Too These methods work decently,

Apathy or Ignorance? "The Answer, my Friend, is

The Greenhushing Blowin' in the Wind" ergy model. This is especially get that with the most recent STANISLAV ANDREEV (and Greenwashing) important, since the Kyoto increase, about 1.5 percent of STAFF WRITER of Connecticut College Protocol is due to be replaced the global electricity is wind- There is hope for everyone by a more comprehensive and generated, which means that who is concerned with the bold treaty in Copenhagen there is a lot more work to be ANDREW IRWIN environment, the pitfalls of our later this year. Third, seven out done. The beauty of alternative STAFF WRITER current socio-economic model, of the ten countries that have energy is that it can come from the largest capacity to produce or just their children's ability various different sources, and wind energy are from the EO, In popular media today, quickly to changes in the to live on a planet that is still we need swift advancements the global leader in the fight one cannot help but notice market. So here is a fun fact: favorable to life. Barely two in each and every possible one against climate change, which the many ways of greening According to a 2008 Survey days after my article on energy that does not harm the envi- . shows the EU's commitment to this or that. From homes to by Princeton Review of over independence came out (see ronment. meeting its ambitious carbon your office, your dog, your 10,000 college applicants, 24 "Independence Day" from the As a Conn student, you have sex life, sustainability touches percent said that a college's previous issue of The College emission reduction goals. every reason to be proud. As Finally, and most importantly, every aspect of our modern commitment to the environ- Voice), The Economisrpub- Amy Cabaniss, our campus the global wind energy capac- existence. As students, fac- ment would strongly impact lished a Daily Chart dedicated Environmental Coordinator, ity grew by 29 percent in 2008 ulty and staff of Connecticut their decision. While green to wind energy (re-published shared, "[Although] we don't alone, a trend that should College, sustainability on this marketing to freshmen may below), which gives us many use wind energy, for the third surely be sustained despite the campus is most relevant and help bring more young, green reasons to be more hopeful, year in a row we've purchased economic crisis. effective to our lives. Further, minds to the College, young and twice as dedicated. Green-e Certified, 100 re- While the reasons for hope the ability of the college years people are smart enough to First, the US has assumed a cent wind Renewable Energy are abundant, we shouldn't for- to form young peoples' habits know the difference. Which much-needed leader- Certificates (RECs) to offset makes the issue ever more is why Connecticut College ship in wind elec- nearly 100 percent pertinent. The challenge of fails to show up on any "green tricity production of our electricity sustainability to the millenni- college" rating guide. capacity, and thus purchase." This al generation has tremendous The lagging environ- taken an impor- resulted from a opportunity ------mental steward- tant symbolic step student initiative a few years ago, to be a tool "If the college intends to ship of Con- towards showing according to which for educa- seriously increase its standing necticut College the world that there we all opt to pay an non across among IIib era I art s co II eges, is not just an is will for reform in America's environmental the country that has extra $25 annually Colleges it needs to get a lot more and economic long been the world's to offset our en- and Uni- serious about sustainability. issue, but also a largest carbon pol- ergy consumption. versities. public relations luter. Second, both And although this However, issue. If the China and India are is admirable, we Connecticut College is both college intends to seriously in the Top 5 list or' must still reach out letting its environmental increase its standing among global wind energy of our small com- commitment fall by the way- liberal arts colleges, it needs producers, which munity to assert side and failing to highlight to get a lot more serious demonstrates that our support for what it is doing towards about sustainability. developing countries renewable energy. sustainability. In nature, the climate understand the criti- As President Ken- First off, this is not to crisis is interdisciplinary; just cal role of alternative nedy once said, say that those deeply com- like the Liberal Arts educa- energy, and are ready "we all inhabit one mitted to sustainability both tion touted by the college to participate in the small planet [and] on and off campus are not administration. Climate transformation of we all breathe the same air." doing their jobs, or that the change affects every disci- the current en- hard work climate activists pline, and as such will require have put in is not acknowl- the attention to research edged. The hard work that and dialogue about proper the college community has responses to climate change. The Social Curriculum in College done must and will continue. It is foolish to continue the life; education is life itself." The in and outside the classroom DANIEL O'KEEFE It is often said that colleges path of 20th Century environ- pertinent difference between are all of equal value, and have COLUMNIST and universities are meant to mental discourse. Even the the two conceptions of learn- equal bearing on our ability to represent the society outside environmental studies tracks "In school, you're taught a lesson ing is the articulation of where function successfully in society. "the bubble." If this is the fail to properly incorporate and then given a test. In life, you're education takes place: "School- Clearly, Connecticut College- case any progress we wish to 21st century environmental given a test that teaches you a ing," as we might extrapolate and a myriad of other colleges see on the outside must first thinking. A new discourse lesson." from Bodett, arouses im- and universities-favors this be hard tested in the college will incorporate the econom- -Tom Bodett ages of a classroom, filled with latter conteption of educa- community.. C a II ege s and Ic, social, cultural, political rows of desks before a dusty ti~n. We have embraced seeing universities usually run Ilke a facets of climate change to Although, up9n first glance, chalkboard, and highly differ- "learning experiencesll as business with the students as . ensure a prosperous, just and this quote from Bodett seems entiated from "the everyday." comprising insights from not customers and the faculty and sustainable future. Green accurate, another quote- Alternatively, the plastic bag- only classes, but from team- staff as employees ensuring must no longer be a luxury at this one found on the plastic quote uses "education" and mates, staff, dorm-life, extra- a good prodUct [educatton]. Connecticut College. It must bags from the College Book- "life" in the same sentence to curriculars, etc. In other Words

The greatest thing that sets be a means of creating value store atthe beginning of the denote their overlapping, even the social curriculum is seen I free enterprise apart from and transforming society on semester-is equally worthy of congruent, meanings. In this in equal importance to the government a~d the public campus and elsewhere. consideration. This is the anon- conception, classroom walls do academic curricUlum. "Getti~g sector is its ability to adapt ymous quote that reads, "Edu- not delineate the lessons we the college experience" is in- cation is not preparation for learn; those lessons learned SEE CURRICULUM PAGE 8

b THE COLLEGE VOICE OPINION February 11,2009 8 New London Is Cooler Genocide In Darfur Than You Six Years Later LOGAN ZEMETRES is comfortable, making it unnecessary to CONTRIBUTOR leave the prestigious stone walls of the MIRIAM WASSER college. Though New London is far from leader changes every four to eight "I'm going downtown tonight," I told COLUMNIST the utopia of Connecticut College, it does years, we cannot elect a new regime my friend last Saturday. offer plenty of attractions and a hearty r=:i/(l ear President Obama, in Khartoum, and many of us feel She casually responded, "Oh, I love dose of reality. l::2J My name is Miriam, and I powerless over the situation, ' crack dens too." • Connecticut College offers many ways am writing to you on behalf After six years of genocide, "the Initially I was slightly taken aback by to help battle the plagues of New London. of generation Darfur. We are high end" almost feels further away than her shallowness and audacity. I had heard OUf community service organization, school and college-age students, it used to. With the current response similar sentiments before, but this one OVCS,has established a variety of com- and are a little too young to really to Darfur, I calculate the genocide lingered in my mind. munity service options for Conn students remember Rwanda. will end when every last person My intentions for the evening had to get involved and even assists with stu- I was a sophomore in high school in Darfur is dead. It will end when nothing to do with crack; rather, I was dent transportation. L1NCCis developing when the word "Darfur" became there is no one left to carry out attending the opening of the. Hygienic a mutual relationship between Conn and part of our country's daily lexicon. genocide against. It's a truth that is Art Gallery's XXXexhibit, an uncensored New London, and is heiping to co-host I was sixteen years old when I first painful to hear, and even more pain- celebration of art, music, and sex. Under- a whole range of events. Now, thanks to uttered the slogan, "we said 'never ful for me to write, but tell me then, neath my friend's curt response lay the the new and improved Camel Van, New again." The movement to stop the what will you do to change that? common classist stereotypes and mis- London is more accessible than ever, with genocide in Darfur came at a crucial I understand that the economy, conceptions that forge the rift between a convenient and late funning schedule point in my life, as I was old enough energy, two wars, and Middle East our school and the city where it resides. posted in Cro next to the information to start articulating ethics. And not peace are more than enough to deal Downtown New London may not be as desk. just articulate them, but develop with, but please don't forget about quaint as Mystic or as commercialized as Reality can be scary. New London strong moral convictions and argue Sudan. Waterford, but its vibrant artistic commu- does have its fair share of poverty, and those points coherently. Always Please don't ignore Sudan for nity illuminates the downtown area with with this poverty comes crime. However, an idealist, what was occurring in the sake of the innocent in Darfur, a unique spirit. crime is a universal and often unavoid- Darfur was not just death tolls and for the sake of US-African relations, The bad reputation projected onto able reality of all urban landscapes, and is stories of displacement and rape and and for the sake of precedence. And New London is inaccurate. Whether in no way unique to New London. Here, other atrocities, it became about so please don't ignore Sudan for the it is our superiority complex or our in our privileged position, we should help much more. It became a part of my sake of my generation. I have been geographical location, Conn students act as positive members of this larger identity.! cared to the point of tears, part of the STAND movement for maintain a distance from the downtown community. and did cry on many occasions. 1 years, and I can see the mood shift- area. Our lovely bubble of convenience couldn't understand why this was ing, the optimism dwindling, and the happening, and more importantly, I disillusionment rising. This issue couldn't understand why our coun- inspired most of us to become politi- try was letting this happen. cally active, and it has the power to It was also at this time that I make us all cynics. ' learned firsthand what it means I see it in myself already. I see it for a country to have vital national in my lack of hope, lack of optimism, interests, and it was this time in and my growing contempt for empty my life when I learned that human words and promises. And I hate rights in Africa are not part of them. hearing myself say that I have little But as the STAND movement took hope for Darfur because the sixteen off, mobilizing my peers and me, we year old with eternal optimism still refused to feel powerless. lives in me somewhere. But she is "If everyone knew, this would becoming quieter, and I am terrified stop," we repeated. So we organized of the day when she is finally muted. teach-ins, fundraisers, speakers, So Mr. President, for the sake movie screenings, and we double- of my generation, do something buckled in cars to get to rallies. meaningful to save our optimism. Well, I'm writing to you be- Do something meaningful, and at cause everyone knows now. This the very least, make refugee camps Wednesday will mark six years since safe. The enemy uses machetes and NEW LONDON ATTRACTIONS Darfur rebels attacked a govern- outdated bombing planes; we spend ment target. Did you know that? Six billions on war every month. The years already. It has been six years 1. Fiddle Heads- Food Co-op peacekeeping mission has failed of targeted murder, violent attacks, and will continue to fail in Darfur 2. Garde Arts Center- Theatre and host of the upcoming New London Film Festival rape, disease, starvation; six years because there is no peace to keep. 3. Zavala's- Authentic Mexican Cuisine of genocide. Six years in which You are sending 30,000 more troops 4. Peacock Feathers- Vintage Shop hundreds of thousands of lives have to Afghanistan. What if you could 5. Bean and Leaf- Organic and Fair Trade coffee shop been taken, countless tee-shirts have only send 29,000? What if you sent been sold, rallies have been held, 6 Hygienic Art- Art gallery 1,000 to Darfur refugee camps? With information has been disseminated, 1,000 American soldiers to guard 7. Brie and Bleu- Wine and Cheese shop and genocide has endured. Six years the camps and escort women when 8. Muddy Waters- Cafe in which our leaders have uttered they leave to collect firewood there 9. Muse- Custom shoes and art gallery "Darfur" for its political capital, and will be no janjaweed attacks on have instead poured billions of dol- 10. Flavours of Life- Fair trade retailer of African, Asian, and South American goods American soldiers; they are merce- lars into games of political destruc- naries, and the cost would outweigh tion and reconstruction. the benefits. Mr. President, would you be There are so many things you I more inclined to act if everyone took Curriculum could do, Mr. President. And I am the streets like the night you won pleading that lOU do some of them. the election? Personally, I would love CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 that suggest that It should rooms.). Nonetheless, the Please don't let generation Darfur to see that type of mass action-cut- not be within the purview problems that these social become a generation of cynics. It has dicative of lessons wrought ting across race, class, and gender or the responsibility of the values aim to ameliorate been six years already, how much lines-cutting across age, orienta- from professors and peers college to directly "teach" still persist: Reckless drink- longer do we have to wait? alike. incoming students these ing and poor decision-mak- tion, and religious lines-but truth- This idea of the equal socialvalues-that aca- ing is still out of control, fully, I don't see that in the cards. Sincerely, merit ofthe social and Unlike American politics, where the demics were the original theft has run rampant, Miriam Wasser academic curricula is not focus of higher learning, students are still report- new; nor is it unique to and should remain the ing being targeted because postsecondary institutions driving priority in institu- of race and sexuality; and Roe v. Wade (colleges and universities). tional development. But, faculty continue to notice In fact, it has caught on to a why, then, have so many lackluster writing and 36 years later large extent in elementary institutions (including study skills in students, and schools in the Northeastern Conn) instituted First Year tell stories of how students REBECCA SAXON ticn most likely cannot afford to U.S. It's called the "Respon- Seminar classes, freshman don't know conventions of CONTRIBUTOR take care of their bodies during the sive Classroom" approach, student advisors, a Dean tact in solving problems or pregnancy or care for the child once and, through various of Freshman, and other misunderstandings with On January 2'2 we celebrated the it is born. These are the women that pedagogical methods, it has mechanisms that strive to them. 36th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade need the most assistance, and they proven effective in building not only ease the transt- So, what do we do? decision, which granted women the are not given any. an atmosphere of corn- tion into college, but also Taken to the extreme, 1 right to safe, legal abortions in the One way the federal government munity, acceptance, and inculcate the social values see the social curriculum United States. Iam grateful that many could help these women is by pro- respect for K-6 students, academe prizes? Indeed, it being "taught" in one of my peers and I have the right to Viding comprehensive sex educa- as well as in cultivating a is a consequence of seeing of two ways: Either we choose what is right for our bodies tion, funding clinics, and promoting sense of student owner- the social and academic move to a boarding-style and our lives. However, many wom- use of contraceptives., Currently, ship. (As a sixth-grade curricula not as competing model, where faculty and en living in the United States do not members of Congress have recog- student-teacher last semes- forces, but as interwoven staff reside with students have that choice. Poor, rural, young, nized the need for these programs. ter, I saw the legitimacy and uniformly legitimate. (refreshingly traditional for uneducated women and women of Guttmacher Institute research has and power of it first hand.) All of these mechanisms some, repugnant for most); color disproportionately represent shown that "for every dollar spent Notably, these are similar of the social curriculum or, conversely, students those who do not ha~eaccess to safe on family planning services, it is traits of the college com- draw on the assumption of spend the majority of the abortions if they are not able or do estimated that almost four dollars munity we wish to see in proximity: The closer and hours each day in classes not want to have a child. is saved in public health spending:' our campus atmosphere as more present faculty and or structured learning In 1976, three years after the Roe This would not only save our govern- 18 - 22-year-olds (and cer- advisors are to students, environments. Both ways v. Wade decision, the United States ment's money, but it would reduce tainly most or all of the fac- the better. (This is partially diminish the dignity of the Congress passed the Hyde Amend- the ~umber of unintended pregnan- ulty and staff would agree). evidenced by the evolution student, and excessively ment, which prohibited the use of cies In the United States. Few here, I am sure, would of the first-year/freshman tax the time of faculty. Medicaid for abortions. According I continue to be thankful for the argue against the merit of seminars, which began in But, I ask, can we continue to the Guttmacher Institute, "com- options I know are available to me. learning open-rnindedness, 2005 as any other course, to pursue this "middle pared with higher income women, I hope that at some point in the near integrity of scholarship, taught strictly in academic ground" between these two poor women are four times as likely future, all women will enjoy similar and pre-professional grace, buildings; yet slowly, more extreme ways I just men- to have an unplanned pregnancy; rights. • especially in the freshman , and more made their way tioned, and doing nothing three times as likely to have an abor- ·year. Still, there have been into the dorms, until, as of to inculcate social values in tion and five times as likely to have For questions contact: arguments from academ- any Fall 2008, the majority of college at all? an unplanned birth:' These women [email protected] ics and educational critics them were held in common who cannot afford to have an abor- or join the Planned Parenthood Campus Action Facebook group. THE COLLEGE VOICE ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT

February 11,20091 A + E Editor: Carolyn Sebasky Dreatnlike Masterpiece: Animal Collective's Merriweather Post Pavilion Review

ANDERS NIELSEN 30, have again readjusted the which vocally stray away from the listener catches a glimpse every song without finding CONTRIBUTOR boundaries of their music in a clear beginning, middle and of one song loop, but for the any flavor replicated in any the direction of accessibility; end, whereas Avey tends to most part it's a rhythmic two songs or ever becoming Since the turn of the century, they've constructed a logical build up anthematic choruses barrage of noise. Leaving all exhausted with the complexity Animal Collective has been sequel to jStrawberry Jamj between more logical verses hook-making to the vocals, the of it all. putting out records, that fall without disappointing fans and structured bridges. Each instrumentation in each song The sound is so lighthearted somewhere on the border looking for new innovations singer complements the other contains not a strain of the and stimulating that complex between accessible noise in their music. They've come nicely, and tends to exist as an traditional rock elements of layers sound simple. The entire pop and unintelligible sonic into their own and masterfully record has a dreamlike quality experiments. celebrated themselves for that entrances the listener like They first began reaching eleven tracks, running just a mid-afternoon nap or a long mass audiences with 2004's under an hour. car ride home. Whether it's jSung Tongsj LP and 200S's A celebration is the best way an odd didgeridoo, a sound jFeelsj LP,and each album to describe jMerriweatherj, effect straight out of early-90's expanded the group's as it makes use of the joyfully computers, or a simple childish sound toward what is now repetitive, childlike vocal and hook like "I want to walk a recognizable trademark. lyrical styles of both Avey around with you:' the elements Within this realm of a Tare and Panda Bear. Avey that make up jMerriweatherj comfortable brand, the group has taken some cues from are varied, strange, and released 2007's jStrawberry his counterpart and toned beautiful. Jamj LP and 2008's jWater down his vocal reaching and It's difficult to find an Cursesj EP, some of the most screeching to embrace more effective analogy for Animal accessible records they've traditional and contained Collective that suits them done. With jMerriweather melodies, while Panda sounds both in parallel similarities Post Pavilionj, the group has as he did on his fabulous solo and in off-center strangeness, reverted to their sparsest 2007 venture jPerson Pitchj. but one that comes to mind form since their earliest The key difference between is culled from the mid-90's. albums, with only three songs in which Panda performs Animal Collective is like members, David ''Avey Tare" lead vocals and songs in which when the Mighty Morphin' Portner, Noah "Panda Bear" Avery performs lead vocals are additional instrument in the guitar, bass, drums, but instead Power Rangers turned into Lennox, and Brian "Geologist" the song's overall structures. song, rather than a contrasting relies on an almost impossibly Zords, those big weird robot Weitz. The three playfully Panda tends to go for the more human voice. Listeners may organic-feeling electronic contraptions. They're bright monikered men, now pushing repetitious melodious songs, oniy understand every third sound. The band recorded the and colorful, at times bizarre line of what is sung, but this album almost entirely digitally, and gaudy, they make sounds leads to a cohesiveness and usIng synthesizers and loop and effects far bigger than anonyminity among members machines, even putting so that of a normal human, and, that Animal Collective has much echo into the vocals that while alone they're surely .g always been distinctive for. some songs turn into a call and powerful, they come together > > The record possesses a rich response of the same phrase, to form an impossibly neatly texture developed through butthe heart is still undeniably into an amalgamation that is' extensive looping and droning human. downright awe inspiring: the of what seems like millions of jMerriweather'sj sound Megazord. Hell, the Power sounds combined into a neat is all about the layering, Rangers even take animal package. jMerriweather j is drawing from rhythms at times form as Zords and adopt weird different from its most recent tribal, at times electro-pop, names for themselves. . cousin jWater Cursesj in that but always unconventional. Whatever they are, Animal there are very few moments The listener sifts through Collective isn't worth missing. on the album when there is levels of harmonious, spacey Hopefully they will be around only one sound happening vocals, thumping electro as long as the Power Rangers at once. A few times at the bass, distorted percussion, spin-offs and surely they'll be beginnings or ends of songs, and wavery synth in each and better. Hygienic Art XXX: Movie Review: Taken Salon Des Independents Also Known As Liam Neeson Beats Up Everyone MICHAEL MEADE bidders. Bryan overhears the CONTRIBUTOR RACINE OXTOBY entire abduction over Kim's CONTRIBUTOR The Hygienic art gallery cell phone, even speaking with has garnered a reputation The creator of The the leader and speaking the throughout New London and Professional, The Fifth Element, soon-to-be-classic lines, "If you are looking for ransom, I can the local region as a hotspot as well as the The Transporter tell you I don't have money. for fresh, wild and sometimes and its sequels, French But what I do have are a very raunchy art. Converted in 1979 filmmaker Luc Besson, has particular set of skills." from an old Greek diner, the written another high-octane Bryan springs into action to gallery is celebrating its 30" action movie full of fast cars, rescue his daughter, putting anniversary this year with the faster fights, and a kick-ass these skills to use. Sometimes annual art show, "Salon Des hero, This time, our action the skills border on ludicrous Independants,' hero is someone a bit more - Bryan is able to recognize the The name of this show was unexpected than Jason Statham voice he heard over the phone taken from a late 19" century - Oscar-nominee Liam Neeson. just by hearing the man mutter art movement in Paris in This unexpected choice is what the words, "Good luck" - but which artists protested the makes the movie all the more the action never falters as aristocracy by exhibiting their fun. Normally Neeson is an issues, political opinions and Neeson plays one of the most works in cafes located in the basis. actor tapped to play the wise As one might expect, philosophical discussions, charismatic heroes with a truly 'seamy' areas of the City.The mentor figure in movies like the show is a captivating, as well as simple creative noble cause in recent movie rules for the show are simple; Batman Begins, Star Wars: The sometimes controversial pursuits. releases. He is always one step no judge, no jury, no fees and Phantom Menace, and Kingdom display of the rich cultural One artist's 4-foot long ahead of anyone chasing him no censorship. All artists are of Heaven. In this film, Neeson and creative diversity of the lobster pinata brought people - peeling his vehicle through welcome to display one work gets to stop giving advice region. Through all types of outside ofthe gallery into a red light to avoid a French on a first-cofl).e, first-serve . to young wards and stick to media, artists address personal the art park. Drawing on the declaring threats against those officer following him and then theme of the show (Hygienic who have dared to cross him. coolly throwing him the bird. ~. ". XXX)as inspiration, the pinata Neeson plays ex-CIA The movie also never was packed full with "adult" operative and divorced father downplays the creepiness of goodies to complement the Bryan Mills. He is a lovingly the prostitution underworld. ' ;~ ... ~.·.~Af·..:..'.....:.: celebration. In one scene, Bryan opens 'W. ';r doting father to his perky . 1:::.~.,..; _ '~".'.' _J : ...... ~ : The layout and popularity teenager Kim, played by Lost's. door after door down a seedy of the show contributed to Maggie Grace, showering hallway, finding girl after girl ....'..~...... ia:~.'.,".7"'1!'. 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[HE COLLEGE VOICE ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT February 11,2009 10 Five Great in 2008 One writer's take on the best albums of 2008

LOGAN ZEMETRES 3, Bon Iver- For Emma Forever Ago 5. Vampire Weekend- Vampire Weekend CONTRIBUTOR

In spirit of the award season, and my "VH1" like habit of recapping the recent past, I have assembled a list of five of the best albums from 2008. Although the following is a mere slice of the year in music, these are some instant classics that should be able to accompany any mood or setting.

1. Fleet Foxes-Fleet Foxes

After several snowy months of "Walden"- Vampire Weekend's rapid success is like isolation in the distant countryside of clear proof of the blogosphere's power to Wisconsin, Bon Iver; a.k.a. Justin Vernon, has promote. The Sperry-wearing, cable knit-. crafted an extremely powerful and personal loving, Columbia graduates exploded onto album. The lonely woodland imagery espoused the music scene through a wall of heavy by Vernon's unnervingly personal lyrics and internet buzz, with an album that sounds sparse acoustic guitar melodies give birth to like every summer. By mixing the African a strange sense intimacy between the listener influence of Paul Simon's Graceland with and the artist. Multi-layered vocals and a chamber music, and a refreshingly simple Fleet Foxes soaring vocal harmonies, strong, sometimes gritty, falsetto strengthen pop formula packed with light and exciting complex instrumentation, and reverb soaked the impact of Vernon's diverse vocal range. melodies, Vampire Weekend has made a melodies craft a musical landscape that Besides Vernon's raw guitar and vocals, there rock album that is just plain fun to listen appears to be draw from the entire spectrum are a few scrapes of minimalist percussion, to. Complex and dynamic percussion of American music. Strolling deep in the vinyl with an occasional accompaniment of an propels each song, laying down a very grooves of the Beach Boys, Woodie Guthrie, instrument or two. Intriguingly, with the animated foundation. Ezra Koenig's and even Neil Young, Fleet Faxes are equal album's profound sense of seclusion, comes a exuberant vocals can switch from clean to parts folk, rock, bluegrass, and something sense necessary release, as if Vernon has finally a nearly desperate yelp within the same altogether unique. Their sound seems removed a weight from his shoulders. song, while his quirky lyrics tell tongue in utterly timeless yet undeniably modern, as Key Tracks: "Skinny Love", "Blindsided", cheek tales of college life and Cape Cod, all if recollecting a sense of nostalgia for a non- "Lump Sum" drenched with smart literary and hilarious existent past. These Seattle natives have cultural references. Key Tracks: "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa", pieced together an album that floats in the air, • • •• • •• •• • a beautiful piece of musical craftsmanship, • •• •• •• • •• • "Campus", "A-punk" which swells to striking heights and settles 4. TVon the Radio-Dear Science deep in reminiscent valleys. Key Tracks: "He Doesn't Know Why", NEW LONDON WINTER FILM "Ragged Wood", "Blue Ridge Mountains" FESTIVAL • •••• • • • • • •• • • • • • • • •• Nine Films on the Garde Giant 2. Cut Copy- In Ghost Colors Screen features Oscar Hopefuls

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Thurs, February 12 07:30pm Tuesday, February 17 Rachel Getting Married 07:30pm Frozen River Friday, February 13 07:30pm Dark Knight Wednesday, February 0 TV on the Radio has had an interesting 18 7:30pm evolution over the course of their four LPs, Saturday. February 14 0 I've Loved You So finally cumulating in the edgy and dark 7:30pm Long Dear Science. Each song hosts countless Vicky Christina Barcelona layers filled with syncopated electro Thursday. February The reemergence of disco onto the dance rhythms, thick bass grooves, ambient Sunday, February 15 0 19· 7:30pm scene has been in the works for years, and synth pads, and forceful melodies. The 3:00pm Happy-Go-Lucky with this second coming the boundary of extremely complex songs dabble in almost Changeling "dance music" has become steadily blurred. every genre from funk to shoegaze. Horn MGMT'sviral Success lays as a testament stabs, effected guitars riffs, shining strings, that the "new wave" of dance, is the genre and multiple vocal tracks punctuate smashing accompaniment to the flashing the expansive tracks with exceptional lights and smoke filled rooms. Like MGMT, flourishes. TV on the Radio's own David Cut Copy, has the profound ability to create Sitek worked as the band's producer, Start Your Career in Accounting. an incredibly complex song, while retaining paying an insane attention to details, a practical pop sensibtlity that is easy and and giving the album 'a rich full sound. fun to listen too. With pulsing bass lines, Although the band retains their rock -.::1 glittering arpeggios, and an almost absurd foundation, the increasing diversity of their ~ amount of synthesizer hooks, Cut Copy's output is impressive, and has elevated "In Ghost Colors" has the power to tear the them as one of the most influential and air of any party. This Australian band's well-respected experimental bands. infectious tracks share a boat with their Key Tracks: "Golden Age", "Lover's co-patriot Muscles, and the gender bending Choose", "Halfway Home" Hercules and the Love Affair, and have seen , amazing amounts of success in 2008. This album is a "don't miss" for anyone with a -r love of eighties pop, slick electro, or anyone who needs a soundtrack for Saturday Night. Northeastern's MS in Accounting/MBA Key Tracks: "Feel the Love","Hearts on • Fire", "Lights and Music" for non-ac:counting majors: o EJm "'. tItgR« in j..., IS montho.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and is, untouchable. He was walk away from skeptically. rise and set forever." And yet presented as the force of the Ladysmith Black Marn- the men were thrust into the group's 48-year career, as the bazo couldn't be anything but global spotlight by the white- founder and father of four Cur- genuine. It would be an Insult as-white Paul Simon, who rent members. He would leave to the sheer delight these men "discovered" them during a the stage inexplicably between brought their audience to call search for inspiration in South songs only to return with a the show Insincere. They were • Africa. Their message could be wide smile and words of wis- singers with a message, throw- muddled by their multimillion- dom such as, "The indigenous ing around the word "Love" dollar profits and the money music of our culture is a mirror with no hesitation, sure, maybe they've made for Disney, - it tells us who we are." His giving in to The Man, but doing Michael Jackson and Grace- authenticity was, if anything, so with a deep bow and the land. Their traditional garb last believable. lyrics Paul Simon made famous Thursday was offset by their The individual voices of Sha- in "Homeless": "We should take Rolex watches and perfectly balala's group came together care of one another." synchronized choreography. harmonically, from son Thu- Connecticut College A They've been to the Grammy lani's light soprano to cousin Capella, your ante has been Awards. They've won Gram- Albert Maalbuko's low, tribal officially upped. mys. 8arry White rumble, to form And yet somehow, the mes- this sound that you couldn't sage pervaded all.lfit takes integration into the capitalist system that has torn apart Africa in its effort to "develop" Africa to teach a few white Connecticut College students a lesson on unity, so be it. If that makes them a personal as Ladysmith Black Marnbazo, beautiful set of teeth." Twenty friendship with Nelson Man- which made for an overwhelm- students left their seats for dela and invites them to sing of ing mix of faculty couples, the last song to dance on stage, togetherness to the Queen of slightly drunk students, young and during the group's encore, England, we'll take it. And then children and upper-class Con- "God Bless Africa:' not even a we'll buy their DVD. necticut suburb dwellers in seat squeaked. The internationally ac- our Palmer Auditorium. In the It's like Ladysmith Black claimed group was brought audience, an African-American Mambazo are people and to Connecticut College by mother and daughter swayed gods at the same time. They OnStage, a classy department in their seats. A white-haired have Dad Humor and call each within the school that brings woman shook her outstretched other "the guys," and give high performances to campus for hands silently, with vigor, at fives. They wear bright white students and the greater com- LMB in applause. With the Reebok sneakers with black munity. They opened in 1998 start of the second act came a pants and poke each other in with The Flying Karamazov change in the theater's atmo- the middle of songs. brothers, a juggling slapstick sphere from that of cordial And yet there is another ten- comedy group, and since have acquaintance to full-on friend- sion, one of informality versus booked acts featuring the . ship. The audience began to tradition. Founder Joseph campus-known David Dorfman collectively cheer through the Shabalala is described by his Dance Company, the lesser- end of every song, the last five sons as more of a deity than known Flanders Recorder minutes of repeated phrase a daddy. He is reverentially Quartet - four men in tuxedos that allowed for the group's referred to as "Mr. Shabalala" that play various sized record- coordinated knee lifts, hand - as in, "This was the time Mr. ers - and the Vienna Boys' shaking and ninja high kicks. Shabalala was inspired to write Choir. We unabashedly'sang Zulu -.ltofthesnreautlful songs.' But never have they brought lyrics that translated to, "This in such a Widely known group woman is beautiful/She has a Shabalala's influence was, • •• •• • • •• • •• • • •• • •• •• • • •• • • What You 'Thought

Alexander Zarecki '12 Chris Krupenye '11 "More than the specific notes, chord progressions, harmonies, "Africa. To most Americans, Africa is a place that one knows only in books or on television. jokes, dance moves, or beaming smiles - more than anything else It is a land that few will ever see. The consequences of this fact can be observed in the that happened that night - it was the spirit of those nine men and widespread stereotypes and misunderstandings about the region. We see news reports "the blatant joy they had struck into the hearts of their audience about genocide in Sudan and political unrest and civil war in countries like the Democratic that was most profound to me and made that night something I Republic of Congo, Somalia, and Zimbabwe. We see charity commercials about starving pray I will always remember. I am so grateful to have been pro- children and refugees. And this projection carries a stigma. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is vided with the opportunity to see them." one of Africa's few ambassadors to the world. They tell a story of a different Africa, an Af- rica not dominated by war, poverty, and suffering, but rather bursting with beauty, culture, Erick Argueta '12 and virtue. Their songs transcend the seven seas and permeate a sense of hope and peace. Few will ever see their home in South Africa or the rest of the continent, but we can still "I attended the show last night and it was unlike anything I have be warmed by their music; we can still sense their magnificence. My own experiences in ever heard before. The music was relaxing, peaceful, and inspiring. Africa have left me with a constant yearning to return a place that changed my life. Despite From the beginning, the guys captivated the audience attention the difference in music from South Africa to Cameroon, where I was, the inherent African with their warm and powerful voices. It was nice to see how even identity, which thrives in the songs of Ladysmith Black Mambazo transported me, at least through hard moments, this group managed to withstand the test for a moment, back to a land that I will never forget. Their ability to move the audience of time by staying together for nearly 48 years. They are truly an is evident in the several minute standing ovation, which followed the show; a testament inspiring group that should be heard by everyone of all ages be- that they have succeeded in their mission to bridge the gaps of misunderstanding and cause they b~ing people from every background together." unite the world with the sounds and culture of their country."

"E E'" T·hin Ice 1:: t1l C. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Cl'" o ranked fifth out of 49 Division at the stats, everyone on our :c~ III teams and lead the NESCAC team contributes. We win as :i in penalty kills with 91.5% a team, we don't rely on one efficiency. The Camels are or two players to do it for us ranked second in the nation in and that's an advantage. While combined special teams. everyone else is running two On a team with so much lines, we have four, and in the talent, it is hard to credit one third period that makes a dif- person for the successful S-3-2 ference." season. Junior Erin Davey was With four league games named NESCAC Player of the remaining, the Camels' solid week and freshmen Ashleigh teamwork and great talent Kowt~niuk lead the team with will u.ndoubtedly put them in 13 points. For this squad, it is a good position for NESCAC obvious that age is only a num- playoffs. ber. Everyone plays a key role on the team, which sets them apart from other teams in the NESCAC. . "Whenever we play agamst another team in our league, we always hear and read about e playerS from that th e sam ., diff " ith us It s I rerent, team, bUt W Smltsa.~. h td "lfwe were to look THE COLLEGE VOICE SPORTS February 11,20091 Sports Editor: Ben Eagle Player Of The Week: Erin Davey Junior garners NESCACPlayer of the Week honors after big week

EMILY WEBB c DAVEY:What must be difficult STAFF WRITER ~ is playing three sports. I'm 'iii amazed by the people who do Erin Davey, a junior-from c..,that. Honestly, I think I would Nashua, New Hampshire, has 0 go nuts if I didn't play two brought intensity, spirit and .~ sports. It keeps me focused determination to the women's :c and on track. hockey program here at Con- ;;: VOICE: You (and the team) necticut College. In a pair of have had an amazing season important road games last thus far. Has anything changed week, Davey tallied three goals between last year and this and one assist. The Camels year? won both contests, and have DAVEY: The only thing that has now won four games straight. changed is our (and my) confi- Davey's goals, along with her dence. We have some amazing competitive spirit and un- piayers on this team, and al- swerving dedication earned ways have. The only difference her the title of the women's is our mindset and our will to hockey NESCACPlayer of the play. We play every game with Week. a bit more attitude because we Coach Kristin Steele is quite know we can beat any team in proud of Davey for her achieve- the ieague. , ments this season. According . VOICE: Outside of hockey, what to Steele, "Davey is an intense are your other interests? athlete whose effort can never DAVEY: I'm a theater minor, be questioned. Her passion so theater has always been a to play well for her team has large interest of mine, and my always led her to push herself friends and I recently started harder." As the Camels face off our own band. We hold all of this week against NESCAC ri- the high score records on Gui- vals Williams and Middlebury, tar Hero Worid Tour. this intensity will be necessary VOICE: What is the most VOICE: How long have you VOICE: Do you have any spe- a few locker room rituals that especially when I'm frustrated. important lesson hockey has been playing hockey? cific pre-game rituals (a certain must remain a secret for fear When anyone on the team sees taught you about life? DAVEY: Just about 15 years. meal, music, superstition)? of jinxing any suspected luck. any ounce of that frustration, DAVEY: To always have fun do- Since I was five years old. DAVEY: Oh boy, there are so Lauren Mellen, Emily Mason, they pat me on the head and ing what you love. There have VOICE: What is the highlight of many. I tape my stick alone in Ashleigh Kowtoniuk, and make sure I stay in the game. been times when I wanted to your hockey career thus far at the stands to the same song Cookie Smith all know what My family has also been unbe- quit and give up, but I found Connecticut College? before every game. Katelyn I'm talking about. lievably supportive through all that I am the most successful DAVEY: This last week and a Driscoll cracks my back in a VOICE: Who /what inspires these years and has challenged when I relax, have fun, and just half has been my highlight. The very particular way and gives you to keep playing even when me to keep going when things play. team is finally coming together, me four miniature Charleston things are not necessarily go- get a little rough. and it's so amazing to see how Chews (she thinks I should ing your way on the rink? VOICE: You also play soccer. Do far we've come since my fresh- start paying her), and not until DAVEY: My teammates. I'm you find it difficult to manage man year. very recently there have been not a hard person to read, being a two sport athlete? Thin Ice Man Overboard advantage for playoffs in question ~ .c c.

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<:: VOICE EDITORIAL lete" with my other sports and sophomore year I was a part 0'" STAFF still be successful, but there is of the first varsity boat that no cutting corners in rowing. earned silver at the regatta VOICE: Why don't you intro- VOICE: Is it really necessary to (out of seventeen varsity duce yourself? train for so long when the bulk boats). Both freshmen boats STEWART: My name is Dan of your races are in the spring? won gold in their divisions and Stewart. I live "just outside STEWART: When Antonio the second varsity boat earned Boston:' I am a member of the Maurogiovanni, an Italian bronze. Both years the men class of 2009 and I am a double Olympic Team rowing coach, and women's teams combined major in economics and math. was asked the same question, effort earned Connecticut Col- VOICE:: What is your athletic he responded: "Physically you lege the overall points trophy background? must have the endurance of for the regatta, STEWART: I played soccer and a marathon runner and the VOICE: Why do you think the hockey growing up. I cycle, strength of a weightlifter. You men's team is so small? surf and I was also a four year must be as skillful as a gym- STEWART: If I knew the SARAH HAUGHEY season while senior goalkeep- varsity tennis player in high nast because rowing (unlike answer to that question, then STAFF WRITER er, Lauren Mellen, finished the school. walking) is a very unnatural our numbers would be bigger game with 30 saves. VOICE:: How long have you movement. You must be as than they are now. But my A 3-1 loss against Trinity on The loss against Trin- been rowing? brave as a downhill skier when simplified guess boils down Friday night ended the Wom- ity bumped the Camels out STEWART: I was a walk-on in you are training because you to the fact that people don't en's Hockey team four game of their third place ranking the fall of my freshman year at have to try to do things that know much about the sport winning streak. The Bantams in NESCAC,placing them in Connecticut College. I had no you have never done before; and there is enough else going put themselves on the board fourth. The team is optimistic idea what the sport was about, things that scare you. And you on when people get to college early, but with 5:11 left in however, and vows to come but I wanted to try something have to be as mentally tough that they don't feel like com- the first period, junior Rachel back fighting in their remain- new. as a boxer to keep going when >- mitting the time to something " Lindmark tied the game for ing games. "We've gone into VOICE: How is rowing differ- you are in a lot of pain during they don't know much about. the Camels 1-1. In the second every game saying the same ent than the other sports you the race." The first things people say to period, Trinity scored on a thing: 'Anything can happen have been a part of? VOICE: What is a rowing race me when they hear that I row 2-on-l opportunity, which put and if we play like we know STEWART: Rowing is a very like? are "your arms must be really them in the lead for the rest self-rewarding sport. It has to STEWART: The standard row- strong," "I hear that is a really of the game. With 10:48 left in "We've gone into every game be. We train six days a week ing race is between two to six tough sport," and "You must regulation, McKenna potted saying the same thing: 'Any- all year long. including both, crews, is 2,000m (1.25 miles) be a morning person, with all another goal for the Bantams, thing can happen ..." weeks of spring break. We long, and takes roughly seven ofthose morning practices ..." securing a 3-1 win over the Captain Cookie Smith traditionally race once towards minutes to complete. During The truths are that rowing is Camels. the end of October, then every the race, rowers are operating a full body exercise (where The Camels went into the weekend in April and the first at their anaerobic threshold, arm strength is perhaps least game with high hopes of a how and get the small things weekend of May. That means which basically means that the important), rowing is far more win to secure their spot in the done, everything else will we have roughly 170 practices race is a seven-minute sprint. rewarding than it is "hard," and playoffs. In order to gain home- come together'," junior captain to prepare for a grand total VOICE: What sort of success the swim team would laugh if ice advantage they had to win Cookie Smith said. of six or seven race days. We has the team had since you I complained about waking up both games against Trinity this The Camels rely on their train for nine months straight joined? early one or two days a week. weekend. Although Friday's ability to successfully clear with a single date in mind (this STEWART: In my first year If people knew more about game was a tough loss for the puck out of their zone in year's New England Champion- my freshman boat won gold the sport, there may be more the Camels, Rachel Lindmark order to score goals. They are ships will be held on May 2). I and the varsity boat came in people that would see reward notched her sixth goal of the SEE THIN PAGE 11 could afford to be a "lazy ath- fourth at New Englands. My in giVing it a shot>