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THE COLLEGE VOICE NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 VOLUME 34 • ISSUE 9 Positive Psychology
NORA SWENSON "But focusing on positives, it's STAFF WRITER determining the aspects like virtues, pride and gratitude. America's Dairy Industry What brings joy and meaning may be pretty keen on to life?" questioning whether you've Furthermore, what is the got your milk, but when it importance of positivity and comes to Connecticut College's its inlluence in psychology? Psychology Department, they To this question, Singer spoke want to know if you've 'got of another psychologist, happy.' Barbara Frederickson, equally Led by clinical psychologist important in the area of and professor of Psychology positive psychology, primarily Jefferson Singer, some of for her work on her "broaden. the various aspects and and-build theory". This theory dimensions of the up-and- stresses the idea that positive coming field of "Positive emotions enable one to expand Psychology" were discussed in on aspects of his or her life, the talk on November 1I. like knowledge or social Singer began with a brief relationships, "making one history of the field of positive more able to build, and taking psychology. "It's very rare to be their work one step further;' able to know the exact point at quoted Singer. which a branch of psychology Applying this theory to started, but with positive the typical college student, psychology, that's the case." perhaps struggling with In the 1980s, Martin making ends meet, completing Seligman, a psychologist, gave all of their work with efficacy Celebrating the Fall of lectures on problems related and still staying upbeat and to learned helplessness, a enjoying life, may seem like technical term for a condition quite a challenge; therefore, in which humans or animals the Berlin Wall Singer chose to focus on are exposed to a particularly exactly how to address this harmful or frustrating concern. German Dept. Faculty Reflect on Tumultuous circumstance. 'What would bring more "Rather than attempt to positivity to our lives?" Singer Moment in History make an effort, they choose asked, peering out among to endure the pain;' resulting DANIEL HARTSOE faculty members, Professors Soviet Union would not try the audience of students. "I often from a perceived absence STAFF WRITER McFarland and Patton, were in to prop up the East German decided to make a'ltst of things of control, Singer explained. Germany during this tumultu- regime. While East Germany that, over the course of a week, The 9th of November twenty But after studying the ous period. At the beginning was opening to the West, no I try to factor in to make sure years ago saw the fall of a detrimental effects associated of 1989, the socialist countries one knew how quickly events that I stay 'a most happy fella," barrier that divided the city of with conditioning and learned of Central and Eastern Europe would unfold. a running joke in Singer's Berlin for twenty-eight years. helplessness, Seligman were already in the process "No one saw the Berlin Wall family. From when it was erected to considered the idea of taking of opening to the West That coming into the equation;' sald Singer then started listing when it was torn down, the on an alternative view of spring, the Hungarian govern- Professor P.James McFarland the top seven qualities he Berlin Wall was a symbol of the studies, and Instead, ment decided to grant exit of the German Studies Depart- tries to incorporate into his the schism not just between , visas to its citizens to leave the researching some of the ment, who was studying in the busy life, even after a days like ' communist East Berlin and optimistic ways in which country, creating a hole in the West German city of Kiel at this past Wednesday when capitalist West Berlin, but also animals or animals can I physical barrier between East the time. The leaders of East between the communist bloc Germany did not know what respond to difficult situations. he gave a three hour lecture, ,1", and West Europe. In the sum- taught a ninety minute class, and the free market west In one of Seligman's lectures, mer, groups of East Germans to do - the Soviet Union was met with students for course The wall was more than a began traveling to Budapest to giving them no guidance as to audience member John dangerous symbol. The death registration and then gave a I apply for exit visas to Austria, how they should respond to Templeton, intrigued by the tOil of those who were killed I', the mass emigration to West idea of taking on a positive talk on the benefits of positive from which they would be able psychology. attempting to cross from East to reach West Germany. After Germany through Hungary. outlook versus simply focusing to West between 1961 and "Number one is I i on the negatives, asked weeks of deliberation, the Hun- But on November 9,1989, Relationships;' Singer spoke. 1989 is estimated at 100 to the East German government whether much work had been I garian government decided over 1,200 people; shot by made its decision. done on this new concept ''Atmy age, my priorities are 'Ii to grant them visas, provid- my Wife,my parents, my family border guards, stabbed by the 'The policy on visas before After Seligman dejectedly ing an avenue of escape from - even my two cats! Those are fence's barbed wire, or dead was that, if you wanted a vlsa responded that he had only East Germany into its prevt- the kinds of relationships in from jumping from the top to travel to another country, just begun his research, ously unreachable sister state. which I don't feel good unless lIoors ofDDR high-rise apart- Over two hundred thousand you had to give the authori- Templeton generously offered I've invested some time into ments with the hope oflanding East Germans emigrated via ties a reason to grant you one," grant money towards the them throughout the week on the other side. Hungary over the summer of said McFarland "The govern- project "much like a blank But what about for you college Thus, November 9 was mon- 1989. Instead of interfering in ment reversed that - they had check donor;' Singer explained. kids?" umental- and, by some re- Hungary's travel liberalization, to have a reason now to deny "Since then, many To this one student raised ports, highly unexpected. "My you a visa" At the daily press anonymous donors have as it would have done in earlier her hand and commented, "I father never believed it would decades, the government of the conference on the evening of all contributed to the like to set aside time to have happen;' said Tapio Sigmund, Soviet Union chose to let the the 9th, the East German gov- many clusters of positive dinner with friends. No matter an exchange student at the col- situation take its course. The ernment's spokesman Gunter psychology programs that are how busy I am, I make sure I lege from Freiburg, Germany. Soviet Premier, Mikhail Gor- Schabowski announced the now operating around the make that one hour or so with While the fall of the Berlin Wall bachev, was himself committed change to the media But the world;' making its way into friends meaningful." and the subsequent collapse to opening the bloc of commu- written announcement he was Introduction to Psychology Singer then raised the of the divisions between those nist countries to the rest of the reading mistakenly stated that textbook paragraphs along the idea of mindfulness, a two worlds may appear to world and improving relations the policy change would take way. concept whereby one stays have been inevitable from the with the Western world. In- effect immediately Instead of "These days, we tend to in the present, capturing the perspective of today, the end 'of deed, in a trip to East Germany the following morning, which like to focus on the wrongs moment. the East German government three months before the Berlin is what had been decided in psychology - aggression, "Now, I'm not too ancient was in fact a surprising and Wall fell, Gorbachev warned, depression passivity - things somewhat bizarre event "life punishes those who come SEE BERLIN WALL, PAGE 2 like that;' Singer mentioned. SEE POSITIVE, PAGE 4 Two Connecticut College too late;' signaling that the
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'. • THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS November.I", 20091Editors: Samantha Herndon and Jazmine Hughes I [email protected] FUSION CCASAOffers a Breathtaking Pan-Asian Experience
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Bhangra, choreographed by Wayne Ong '11. The entire cast, crew and executive board stormed the stage for an energetic celebratory linal dance. Show Your Pride Spectrum Celebrates LGBTQPride on Campus
SARAH KOSOFSKY at one of the tables in Cro. cate people about the LGBTQ STAFF WRITER Wedding rings were offered community. .and vows were exchanged Spectrum gave out informa- The Connecticut College frequentiy. tional resources for the LGBTQ community was greeted in community and Allies. Cro with rainbow balloons, Brenner Green, co-chair-of banners and weddings, as part A lot of people had a Spectrum, enjoyed the success of the campus' Pride Day this great time getting married. of Pride Day: "I think today past Wednesday. was a success in that we were Pride Day was initially able to pass along the mes- supposed to be Coming Out In Brenner Green's hour sage of equality. The event was day, ,which is October 11, but shift at Pride Day,he witnessed fun, and people also learned a this year the celebration was over fifteen "marriages." lot about gay culture. A lot of moved to November 12, allow- During Pride Day, people people had a great time getting ing the celebration to coincide were also encouraged to play married. In fact, most of the with the anniversary of the 'Gay Jeopardy' to win prizes marriages we had today were legalization of gay marriage in such as posters and bumper same-sex marriages!" Connecticut stickers. Topics included To celebrate the anniversary LGBTQTerms, LGBTQPoli- of the legalization of marriage tics, Queer Life at Conn and in Connecticut, people were Lady Gaga. 'Gay Jeopardy' was encouraged to get married meant to be a fun way to edu- Featuring the beats 01 Korean contemporary pop, the Korean Pop Dance was choreographed by Nhung Le. Berliner Mauer - The Berlin Wall
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and West Germany, people with East Germans buying voted out of power in favor of Jewish Germans in 1939, the were cutting the wire fences Western goods or just look- the Christian Democrat Union founding of the SS in 1925, When asked when the policy dividIng the two nations. ing at them - they had only (CDU). The CDUhad cam- as well as Kaiser Wilhelm l1's would take effect, Schabowski Professor David Patton of the seen them on television before. paigned on a platform of unifi- abdication in 1918. therefore said, with some Government Department was They had no idea where ev- cation with West Germany, and In 1990, nearly a year after uncertainty, "effective immedi- in Berlin at the time. "After the erything was in West Berlin, it proceeded to negotiate with the fall of the Wall, on the 3rd ately:' announcement, people were though; the East German maps the West German government of October, Germany officially Professor McFarland had thinking 'does this mean what of Berlin only showed East for that purpose. On the 18th became a unified nation. This been watching a soccer game I think it means?" he said. Berlin. So the West Berlin of May, 1990, the two nations date is now commemorated on television that evening. Sud- "People began gathering at the newspapers printed maps of agreed to a common currency as the national reunification denly, he says, the broadcast border checkpoints, on both West Berlin on the front pages and the adoption by East Ger- festival. was interrupted, and a news sides of the wall. West German for the East Berliners coming many of West Germany's code But "the fall of the Berlin announcer stated that the T.Y.was saying 'the borders are over," oflaws. Wall wasn't really about unt- restriction on travel had been open; and that really fueled With East and West Germany November 9 was a national reversed, . fication;' said Patton. "It was' the situation." no longer separated by physi- day of celebration this year, about the demand by the East After a few minutes, McFar- When he went to the border cal barriers, it was clear that but it has not been codified as Germans for basic rights, They land said, all the television checkpoint at the Brandenburg the country would be unified a regularly occurring holiday. demanded the right to travel, stations began switching to Gate the next morning, he said, within the next decade or two. There was hesitation at mark- so eventually their government coverage of Berlin, showing "There were people all around But again, the speed at which ing this date on the national had to listen and grant them Images of thousands of East the wall, and on top of it It had events transpired shocked the calendar - November 9 is also that right. That's why the wall Berliners gathering at the East the atmosphere of a party. East world. East Germany held the the anniversary of several oth- , fell." Berlin sipe of the wall. And Germans were pouring across first free elections in its history er events in German history, . outside of Berlin, all across the the border. The West Berlin on the 18th of March, 1990, some dark, including kristall- Additional reporting by border between East Germany department stores were filled and the Socialist Party was nacht, a program against Samantha Herndon. THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS November 17, 2009 3
Coffee and Minuets nlEONLY THING Caffeinated CGBusy this Semester GROWING FASTER THAN
MEGAN REBACK ten people had contributed. bring student talent Into OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS STAFF WRITER The red walls were re- the space and add even palnted last year, and a new more to the already relax- ISOlJR REPUTATION. Follow the aroma of dell- espresso machine gleams ing, soothing atmosphere claus fair-trade, organic from behind the counter. that is equally conducive coffee, baked goods and CGhas been Improv- to studying and writing the sound of Jazz music as Ing Its space and event papers and to hanging out you enter Katharine Blunt offerings since It opened and taking a java break. House. Welcome to Coffee several years ago, when Soon, there wtll be even Grounds. . It began as an all unpaid more to look forward to Coffee Grounds has volunteer-staffed labor of at CG:after Thanksgfving become one of the most caffelnated love. Nov/, three Break, Coffee Grounds wtll popular student spots on sophomores manage Coffee host Holiday Week and a campus. Co-manager soph- Grounds: Bryant, Mona- bevy of study-break events. omore Eliza Bryant attests han and Ileana Mar, and There wtll be cookie- that CGhas a strong "sense barlstas are paid a salary, decorating. storytelling of community" and Is "not not only the tips they used and a special "treat your- only a business, but very to earn. self" holiday visit from Ms. much a student space." Bryant said that the cof- Sexuality Speaker and safe Bryant's co-manager and feehouse "used to be run sex educator Megan Andel- fellow sophomore Cath- by the administration, but loux, who, wtth Feminist erine Monahan attributes this year It has expanded Majority, puts on a yearly CG's popularity to the "af- Its horizons and is solely sex toy and masturbation fordable goods, especially a product of Catherine, workshop In CG.There since they're fair trade and Ileana. me and our staff ... will also be a Spring-fest organic, which Is very rare," we have shaped the space before Floralia, a Rock-fest Sophomore Zoe Dlaz- to be what we want It to and many other ideas that Martin frequents Coffee be and what our clientele students and the staff come Grounds for the "well- want It to be." up with. priced coffee and treats" Bartsta Mollie Doherty , Bryant summed up with and the "delightful ambi- calls CG"really one of the something that resembles ance," best atmospheres on cam- the Coffee Grounds phi- Coffee Grounds Is ap- pus." While some miss the losophy. pealing to students and slightly shabbier, more cha- "While we are a busi- .....- ...OnI""'~f faculty alike: Monahan says otic and very homey Coffee ness," she said, "and we TJIlfBl1tdre that CGattracts a clIverse Grounds of years past. .want to serve quality Q>mmv_I"'O clientele Including "people others herald the changes drinks and are dedicated X8A doing homework. teachers as welcome, much-needed to fair-trade, we also want Q:':::='~ who meet wtth students, and fun. to pay equal amount of QIpJi...... r-tlqhip study groups and artists The staff is very recep- attention to CGas a hub who display their work." tive to student ideas and for campus community. We Recently, CGdebuted a student participation. more than welcome faculty, community art project that Every Tuesday is acoustic staff and students to the students add to every day. night and every Wednesday space." As oflast Tuesday, about is jazz night These nights Conn Top Producer of QuINNlPIAC UNlVBR8JTY Fulbright Scholars 1~"\Sit.XH+ IH ...... ~ Scholars in Germany Weigh in Experience
KATHERINE SARTIANO awarded these prestigious assisting with English STAFF WRITER fellowships. classes, as well as teaching McAllis\er, who was a some of her own lesson In recent years, Con- German and environmental plans and starting an Eng- nectlcut College has been tudles major, credited the lish theater group. one of the top producers of success of those who apply McAllister works in Fulbright Scholars among to the fact that the college's Hamburg helping students liberal arts institutions, "high caliber" liberal arts with various levels of Eng- leaving some students education provides stu- lish, often leading discus- at Conn wondering what dents with critical think- sions about current issues exactly a Fulbright schol- Ing and writing skills that such as President Obama, arship Is, how people get Improve their applications. climate change and health them, and what Fulbright She also attributed the care. Both have also started winners do once they leave success of Conn students an English table at lunch, Conn. to the "exceptional Ger- , which have been inspired The Fulbright program Is man department", as well by the Knowlton tables an International exchange as the year- and semester- here. program run by the US long study away programs Thus far both Norton and government that alms at at the universities of the McAllister have enjoyed Increasing understand- Baden-Wiirttemberg In their time teaching abroad. Ing between the people Germany which German McAllister said that the ex- of America and those of students are encouraged to perience has been amazing. other countries, awarding attend. "I am so happy and ' around 7,500 grants each Adclltlonally, she added grateful for the opportuni- year, both In America and that wtthln the German ty to be living and working abroad. Students can either department, "the support In Germany ...1have already propose a large project of the professors, the small learned so much and I am on which they will spend class sizes, the active Ger- both enjoying and motivat- all of their time focusing. man advisory board, the ed by the challenges that or apply for a Teaching Knowlton German table, my work presents me wtth Fulbright, which Involves and the high academic on a day-to-day basis ... not teaching while also doing quality of the German to mention that I am also research on a smaller courses ... everything having a lot of fun." scholarly project Those engaged my passion for the Norton agreed with that who receive the grants take German language and cul- she Is enjoying her time, the opportunity to study, ture, and further motivated and emphasized how im- teach, and research all me to Investigate oppor- portant It Is to take on new while being Immersed In a tunities to live, learn and responsibilities and taking dJfferent culture. teach In Germany." the Initiative. In 2009, three graduat- Norton, a double major The application for Ful- Ing seniors, Jessamyn Cox, In German and Internation- bright Scholarships takes Lucy McAllister and Julia al relations, accredited the place throughout senior Norton, were awarded wtth success of Conn students year, and according to Nor- Fulbright Fellowships. apply1ng to the scholarship ton Is a long. but manage- Additionally, one student to similar reasons, remark- able process. from the class of2007, Ing that the German de- She assures, "the reward Soren Gabrielsen, was also partment Is very support- Is huge: a year to basically awarded with his second Ive and pushes students hang out In a foreign coun- Fulbright All of these Conn to apply, while year-long try with reasonable pay, alum are currently teach- study abroad opportunities tons of free time and more Ing English throughout make It so that students often than not a school that Germany. are "well prepared wIth Is thrilled to have you and Both McAllister and . language and foreign travel Incorporate your interests Norton believe that there experience." an skills. As a fresh gradu- are many reasons why Norton Is currently ate, there Is not much more Conn students, especially llvlng In Rhelnfelden, In I you carr ask for." students from the German Southwestern Germany, department, are so often and works In a high school
f THE COLLEGE VOICE SPORTS November 17, 2009 5 Sneak Peek Into Camel Winter Sports Conn Ice Hockey Teams Face Off Men's and Women's Basketball Look to Start Strong to Against NESCACRivals This Week Improve Upon Last Seasons' Standings
NICK WOOLF Trinity 2-1 In the quarterfi- EMILY WEBB Porter was named NESCAC wins this year: STAFF WRITER nals. While they did fall 6-1 STAFF WRITER Basketball Rookie of the Year Several standout returners to Amherst In their inaugural With the recent end ofthe and is hoping to-leave another are expected to continue to semifinal appearance, the Cam- The Men's and Women's fall sports season at Conn, it iasting impression at the end make an impact on the court els showed the other teams in Basketbali teams are gearing Is now time to kick off winter of this season. He averaged , for the Camels. Jennifer and the NESCACleague that they up for an exciting season of sports action and there seems 13.9 points per game, and can Jacqueline Shinall, who caught certainly were not pushovers, play. Since November 1, each to be no other appropriate way be expected to tally points for the attention of the school last despite their low seed in the team has faced a grueling to do so than a doubie dose the Camels again this season. season as freshman starters. tournament preseason with a focus on the of hockey action at Conn this As for most Connecticut are returning guards for the Now the women's team work necessary to bring about weekend. College teams, the men have team. looks to Improve on its 6-8-2 a successful season. The 2009-2010 men's set a goal to make the NESCAC Last January, Jennifer Shinall conference record from last With their first games fast hockey team will take to the ice Tournament at the end of the was named to the New Eng- • season. Last year, the team approaching this coming on Friday night and Saturday season. As they have quali- land Women's Basketball started out on the right foot weekend, both teams are final- afternoon to play NESCACchal- fied for the past two consecu- Association (NEWBA) Weekly with a dominant 4-2 win over izing their short preseason and lengers Wltliams and Middle- tive seasons, the Tournament Honor Roll for her role in lead- Bowdoin; however, this year's moving into game mode. bury, respectively. should be an attainable goal. ing the team to victories over first adversary may prove to be For their season opener, the Last year, the Camels started Last winter, the Women's Pine Manor College, Johnson more of a challenge. men will play in the Manhat- off the season in the same team was 8-16, 0-9 in NE~- . and Wales and Eastern Naza- The team will travel to tanville Tournament starting fashion, and both games went CAe. This year, however, a new . rene. Vermont to face the defending- Friday, November 20, while the down to the wire. Conn had to coach, Brian Wltson, is leading Additionally, seniors Rita champion Middlebury Pan- women will play in the UMass stomach two dose losses to the team. Holak and Emily Cummings thers for their first contest Dartmouth Tip Off Touma- these schools (4-3 to Middle- Wilson, who was the former are expected to continue to A win In this game will by no ment bury and 3-2 to Williams), associate head coach at Holy help the Camels succeed on the means come easy for the Cam- Last season, Men's Basket- but this year Camel fans hope Cross, joins the Camels with court. Like the men's team, the els; each player will have to ball went13-12 overall. 2-7 things will be different the hopes Qfrejuvenating the women's team goal is making perform at her highest ability if in NESCAC.This season they Coach Jim Ward helms a program. He ultimately wants . the NESCACtournament for the team Is to earn an opening are hoping to push past that team that looks to Improve on to bring the team to a level of postseason play. triumph over Middlebury. record, with a special emphasis the 9-7-3 conference record , high competition in NESCAC. The men host their first Can the Camels, coached on NESCACgames. Head Coach oflast year's Camels. Seven Christie Herbst, who is in her . home game against Eastern by Kristin Steele, exceed last Tom Satran is returning for his senior players will lead this second season as the Cam- Connecticut State University year's performance and make eighth season with the Camels year's team with the experi- els assistant coach, will help on Sunday, November 29 at 3 their way to the NESCAC and is assisted by recent alum- ence and demonstrated ability Wilson improve the program. PM. The women's first home finals? They've already proven nus Matt Fava '09. to play at a competitive level While last season had some game is Tuesday, December 1, that a low seed means little In The team is a very young In the NESCACleague. It goes less-than-ideal results for the against Western'Connecticut the tournament, and despite team this season, with only one without saying that there will Camels, the team hopes that State University at 7 PM. losing four seniors from last senior on the squad, Shavar be many adoring. rowdy fans at with a new coach and the same For a full schedule, go to year's team, anything Is pos- Bernier '10 has earned the role Dayton Arena for their games intense work ethic that they www.conncoll.edujathletics. sible for the women's team this of captain and will be a stand- thls winter. have consistently portrayed, season. out player this season. Return- Sure to attract an equal, they will walk away with more The action on the Ice will be ing sophomore, Demetrius amount of supporters Is the intense this winter. Head down women's ice hockey team, to Dayton Arena this Friday, which starts its 2009-2010 November 20 at 7 PM for the season away at Middlebury on men's home opener against Friday November 20 and at WHliams and, if you're around Camel Equestrian Hopes To Finish W\l1lams on Saturday Novem- during Thanksgiving break, ber21. .come cheer on the women's Last year's team turned In Strong In Final Competition team during their home a great effort in the NESCAC opener at 3 PM on November playoffs, where, as the sixth 28 against Trinity. seed, they upset third-seeded CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Levell rider reaches thirty they receive. There are roughly points, they move onto the ' 6·10 competitors in each class The CCETcompetes against next level and the cycle starts (level) with roughly one' to various other schools in New over again until they get two of those being members of Head Coach Promotes England induding fellow NES- enough points to move on to CCET.The top six spots score' CACmembers Wesleyan and the third level. at the competitions. Discipline and Trust as Trinity. According to Luckhardt, it The captains for the team . . Competition in Region 1 also typic,ally takes about a year this year are Jessica Klebanoff includes Central Connecticut and a half to advance to the '10, Sarah Day '10 and Maggie Keys to Success State University, UConn, Rhode second level, but with so many Rogers '11. The team is doing Island, Post University, Brown talented freshmen this year, quite well this year with first University, Johnson & Wales, the achievement could come place finishes by Katie McCa-, Rhode Island College and much sooner. rthy '11, Melissa Groher '12 Roger Williams University. During competitions, the Katie Karlson '13, Katie tyn~h Each school roughly hosts riders take part in both fiat rid- '13, Kim Klepacki '13, Alice' one show a year and most ing and jumping competitions. Cooper '13, and Amanda Jones teams attend the shows each Riders do not use their own '13. ' weekend if offered. horses at shows, but are pro- The Camels hopeto continue Equestrian competition vided with an unfamiliar horse, their success in upcoming works similarly to the way as judging. like that of gymnas- weekend with a show at Wes- belts work in martial arts. tics or divtng, is based on style leyan on November 21 before All freshmen start at the first and form, called equitation. taking a break after Thanksgiv- level and accumulate points at Each rider starts with a per- ing until the start of the spring shows by competing against fect score but loses points for season in February. other Levell riders. Once a each fault and' or deduction
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 impact on their lives that goes far beyond simply basketball; "even when we are asked he said, . to return to the baseline and sprint; sald Amy Towne. Head coach Brian Wilson As head coach, Brian Wilson holds the ability to revive the women's basketball program hopes to Instill discipline In the Camel program "both mentally with his strong passion for the and physically." He sald the game of basketball and those who play It team "will be dtsctpllned In the way we approach academics, "I love thinking about ' fitness, practice and games." our team, ways to motivate individual players, how we While improving the team's can play to our strengths and overall skill and competttlve- ness Is Wilson's directive, his address our weaknesses. I've primary goal for this season Is already had a number of nights where I couldn't sleep because buildIng trust with his players. He realizes the challenge his I was thinking about a practice players will go through as they drill or out of bounds play or something like that" are asked to "transition from Wilson's devotion to the something known to some- thing unknown;' but believes team will undoubtedly bring increased success for the Cam- the key to success is a strong els this season. relationship hetween players The Camels will begin their and coach. season at the two-day UMass "I am most excited about Dartmouth Tip Off Tournament forging meaningful relation- in North Dartmouth, Massa- Member of Conn Equestrian preparing for a lump du . ships with the young women ring a recent competition. chusetts this Saturday, Novem- who comprise this team and ber 21 and Sunday, November hopefully having a positive 11
- - - ~_-...... THE COLLEGE VOICE NEWS November 17, 2009 4 Positive Psychology
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 previously used for The last point Singer not to know how big much more than they are signified as being quite texting can be these days, these days - like fishing pertinent to his life, in but I do feel like it takes and hunting - all before terms of llvlng a typical away from the quality ,computers factored so week to the fullest, are of relationships;' Singer heavily into the average one's sense of Virtues. observed. "That's perfect lifestyle. Singer then, "Connecticut College that you hold yourself encouraged each student has an honor code, and to making time for your to try to incorporate some you can laugh at it if friends at dinner." mere exercise into their you'd like, because we "Point two," Singer day, whether that means all know that In the 'real continued, narrating signing up for classes in world; people cheat and his points with chalk South when living in North, cut corners to get ahead; on the black board, or making an earnest effort Singer recognized. "But I "is almost opposite of to make it down to the like to tell people about Relationships: Creativity beautifully refurbished the 'Pillow Test,' which Is THE BRYANT and Individuality. Now I'm fitness center. basically that when you lie GRADUATE PROGRAMS going to tell you a bit of a Tasks five and six, down to go to sleep and ridiculous story:' Singer Philanthropy and Gratitude your head hits that pillow, then recounted of his The Bry.w Uni.enuy Gn.du.te S<:ho
TANAHA SIMON Razan Khabour '10, intema- club's purpose is to "build an ment for Arabic, the Mid!!le with the Arabic culture and CONTRIElUTOR tional students from Lebanon understanding of our ~ulture East and/or Islamic Studies. language. Some of the orga- Yalla Bina, the new Arabic and Jordan respectively, also and promote diversity:' Surprisingly, classes in the nizations being considered cultural and language club on expressed their pleasure in By working closely with the Arabic language and culture are: We Refuse to be Enemies, the formation ofYalla Bina: campus, is putting a lot of ef- club, Lakhdhar feelS that she began only last year as a pilot Middle East Children's Alliance "it makes us happy to see new fort into bringing awareness of can become a better ambassa- program. Shabb has said that and CAIR. faces -[involved in the Arabic Arabic culture and language to dor for her country. she understands that devel- The future goals of the club program]:' the campus community. Brownsword believes that oping a strong department as explained by club president An international student the club will be "filling a void After only its fourth week as is a long process. But once a Wendy Catalina Ogando '13 are from Tunisia, Ikram Lakhdhar people may not have known an official SGA-approved club, department is implemented at to host a large annual event '13, was one of the co-founders existed." Furthermore, the club Connecticut College, it is a very Yalla Bina already has sixteen held In the early spring which of the club and exclaimed that will promote Arabic language strong program, according to activ~ members, only six of will focus on the coexistence she was "very happy to see it study by being a support sys- Professor Wang. , Which are students in the cur- of all cultures and nations, happening." tem for those learning or inter- The club has already been an rent Arabic classes offered on not just Arabic. Also, with the Brownsword said that the ested in learning the language. active participant in campus proper funding from alums, campus. new Arabic club is "what our The Arabic Language Fellows life. faculty and students, the club According to Erik Brown- school needs." Brownsword are supporters of the club Some exciting events com- would like to form a scholar- 'sword '10, secretaIy of the continued to express how and the club, in turn, sup- ing up for the club, according' ship, which would help stu- club, attendance continues to happy he was to see the fresh- ports the language fellows. By to Yalla Bina member D'larys dents advance their knowledge i~rease with each meeting. men taking initiative to start working together, progress Rivera, are an evening event of the culture and language by The club's strong student the club and become involved can be made. Although lan- (to be named soon), which will going to study elsewhere. The ,participation is coupled with in the fight for a strong Arabic guage is very important, and be held on November 20 and Middlebury Summer Language a growth in Middle Eastern program. According to Brown- Arabic is a first language of will consist of teaching basic Program Inspires the Idea of focused course offerings. sword, they are "building for over 2S0,000,000 people, the phrases in Arabic, enjoying this scholarship. Next semester the two the future:' culture bfthe Arabic people is music and watching a Power- By bringing cultural aware- classes being offered are a The club's origins were a also valuable to understand. Point presentation highlighting ness to the campus through six-credit Intensive Elementary collaborative process. Profes- As Khabour explained, "there student involvement In the fun yet informational events, Arabic and Arabic Literature sor Andrea Lanoux, chair of~~e are a lot of misperceptions Arab world. There will also be Yalla Blna hopes to Increase and Culture From the Qu'ran Slavic Studies department, ex- about the Arabic culture, and delicious food served for only the desire for an Arablc/ to Mafouz and Beyond taught pressed the need for an Arabic I want the club to help the $S. Following this event, a trip Middle Eastern/Islamic Stud- in English. Professor Wang club to Professor Wang, who in campus understand." Professor to New York City will be made ies academic progrcim. Over is in his first year of teaching turn mentioned the possibilitY Wang supported this state- on December 4. On this trip, time, the language fellows with' Connecticut College and is to his Elementary Arabic class, ment py explaining the igno- the group .wants to visit Arabic wish to see the Arable program the instructor for both Arabic According to Professor Wang, rance the American people had exhibitions and restaurants to become as strong as the other classes. the students immediately be- of the ,Arabic culture before get a better feel for the culture. language departments in the He expressed that the club is gan work on a constitution for 2001. Last but definitely not least" school. "beyond my imagination" and a club that would come to be Another purpose of the club the club intends to do com- Every Tuesday night, "is doing very good things:' called Yalla Bina is to help in the process of de- mUQity service projects with Yalla Blna holds Its meetings In The two Arabic language fel- Lakhdhar explains that the veloping an academic depart- a group or groups associated Unity House at 9 PM. lows Katherine Shabb '12 and •
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\ .. FUSION: A Review A Night of Asian Dance, Food and Culture is Well-Received by (Almost) All
, . , and Wayne Ong were enjoy- , KIMMIE BRAUNTHAL should've been, though. on the costumes. Apart from party, Aaron proceeded to ing themselves, they were STAFF WRITER The dancers also were wear- that, I loved it, especially mime-drink all the royal's wine ing scarves and I hoped that Wayne Ong's role in the sto- and drunk-walked, stumbling extremely synchronized and the choreographers would ryline. off stage temporarily while he the audience enjoyed it thor- Formerly known as Intoxi- integrate that accessory into Iwasn't all that impressed stole the rest of their property. oughly. Since they did la..similar cASIAN(and Diwali the year the dance somehow but it was with the Korean Dance. The When he came back, he was piece in Eclipse last spnng, the before that), Fusion: The Pan- just for aesthetic appeal, which dancing and choreography was still captivating, doing cool dance came with little surprise Asian Experience, is a night disappointed me a little. While pretty good, but nothing really martial arts tricks with a long value, but it was excelle'~tly fuli of Asian culture, dance that possibly would've made compelled me to watch it silver pole. Spinning it at high performed. ". and. overall experience orga- the dance a little complicated While I give the ladies props speeds, he dropped the pole Bollywood had good dan~- nized by CCASA(Connecticut to teach, it would've been more for dancing in high-heeled a few times-but it was still ing. I thought the girl in the') Coliege Asian/Asian Amerlcan interesting as a result. shoes, there were a few girls entertaining. white shirt, presumably the Student Association). Since I The Vietnamese Fan Dance who looked like they didn't I adored the Chinese Yo- one who choreographed it, ' \ am far from an expert on Asian was very well performed. even want to be up on stage. Yopiece. Jeremy Wong was should've-worn one of the rv:1i culture, I can't say I reallyex- Each dancer was very careful That just doesn't make for an jumping rope and catching it, colors her dancers were wear- peered anything specific when to keep the fans shaking at all entertaining experience. A wrapping it around his leg and ing so that she didn't stand o'!.t I went to see the event this times. The only "fan dance" performer needs to draw the spinning it, juggling two of as much. It was very similar , past Friday. I had ever seen, before last audience in with their smiles them on the string sirnultane- to the belly-dancing piece but' Every year, the event raises night, was from an episode and enthusiasm, or at least ously The performance was .there were slight differences. money for charities in Asia. of Gilmore Girls when Rory fake it. phenomenal. Overall I enjoyed it. " This year's show started with attends her debutante ball, sjl Then came the belly dancing. For the Martial Arts dem- Bhangra Fusion rnight've a slideshow featuring photos Iwas quite impressed with Fu- A lot of the dancers had never onstration, I was enthralled. been my favorite dance. I~ of broken-down classrooms in sion's version. done it before and belly danc- While Charles van Rees didn't was hilarious! Ienjoy tid the Vietnam, which will be fixed .The dancers were almost ing is pretty difficult, so kudos teach anyone how to complete dance-off aspect of it. The . by Conn students January of 100 percent synchronized, to them for getting the cho- the defensive maneuvers, I perfromance was mostly syn- 2010. While it is a noble cause, which surprised me. The fan reography together and well know one thing: if I'm ever in a chronized, and sveryonewas starting' the show off this way props could've been disas- synchronized. I enjoyed Pete fight, I'm tagging Charles in my having fun' onstage. The audl- was kind of a downer for me. trous. The part when the Konowski's humorous addition place to kick my opponent's ence loved it too. It had a great I know that sounds horrible, dancers were going around to the piece; though, I think I ass. Poor Sam Field, as the uke ending as well, where the ~uys and I know many places in the in a circle, elevating the fans would've loved it more ifhe taijitsu (empty-hand), getting jumped into each other's arms. need resources for rebuilding as they went around, is just had started dancing with them thrown into the floor almost As a performer, I know different public buildings and like the dancers going around Instead of just being mesmer- the whole time. Ouch. things can slip up, get messy, infrastructure, but maybe it Chicago's Billy Flynn in "AllI ized by them. That would prob- The Lion Dance was cute and etc. and it's the way the dane- was because I entered Cro that Care About," giving the piece a ably go against the purpose of very entertaining. I think the ers deal with mistakes. No one night just expecting a dance theatrical flair. the dance, which is supposed look for the two guys as the can anticipate getting off by a . performance. . One of my favorite dances to seduce a man (seemed to lion would've heen enhanced half of a beat, orfurther off. ·All Finally the performances could have been the Chinese work pretty well on Pete). had they worn similar colored one can do is know the steps, started. . Water-sleeve Dance. There was I enjoyed the Beijing Opera shirts, since the Iion's body practice together and hope it's "[al-Ho," the first song (from such beautiful choreography as well as its introduction by showed their torsos under it perfect on stage. Slumdoq Millionaire), didn't in there. It wasn't completely Charles Cochran and Devon some of the time. I definitely I admire the hard work impress me. The choreography synchronized, which killed it Butler, the MCs.The star of laughed when the lion kept everyone put into this show. In was entertaining and everyone forme. the piece, Aaron Chau, was fluttering his eyes at the audi- all, it was a thoroughly enjoy- looked like they were having Granted, the dancers had to dressed as a Chinese mime and. ence. able event. fun onstage. They weren't as remember their safety because mimed quite well. Offended The Supra Tofu Bros. Y.2was synchronized as they probably of the extremely long sleeves that he'd been left out of the very well done. Dan Swezey i'C-" . \... '.~
The Fearle~ss ~- : t r A History of Everyone's Favorite Avant-Garde, Ultra-Alternative Band, The Flaming Jjps; . , , ,. •• J I
ANDERS J. NIELSEN It was during this period gain their true musical dy- . simplicity tinged with bizarre ist Ronald Jones' eventual STAFF WRITER that Wayne would develop namo, multHnstrumentalist lyrics and a melodramatic take departure from the band, but his trademark high whine of a Steven Drozd. 1992's Hit To on nonsense. also the extreme heroin use voice that would allow him to Death In the Future Head was 1995's Clouds Taste Metal- of Stephen Drozd and various The Flaming Lips are not sound like any average dream- not much of a departure from lic was the final album of this other drug inlluences fueling a rock band. They are not an er with a rock star fantasy, yet their rough-around-the-edges chapter of the Flaming Lips the group. alternative rock band or a psy- allowing him to sing literally psych-punk sound, but their as a scrappy little anti-rock With the departure of their chedelic rock band. Certainly anything and get away with it. 1993 LP Transmissions From band simultaneously,crafting guitarist, the group found their day jobs are performing It wasn't until 1990 that The Satellite Heart couched catchy pop and non-traditional themselves pushing their as all three, but to label them the Flaming Lips would be- their surprise first charting guitar rock The recording of boundaries as a three piece as such would be to limit them come signed to Warner Bros. single "She Don't Use Jelly:' this album was documented in even further than they ever and their history unjustly. Records to begin their major The song was a prime exam- the film Fearless Freaks which had in the past. Wayne came From their Inception In 1983 label career and eventually ple of anti-pop; full of sneering illuminates not only guitar- up with the concept of the . as a "Hlllbtllies-gone-punk "parking lot experiments; the version of The Who" (Wayne "boom box experiments" and Coyne in Fearless Freaks), eventually their 4-disc 1997 LP to their most recent release Zaireeka. '. Embryonic, they have seen The parking lot experiments massive artistic shifts, drug were Flaming Lips hosted binge lows, sold out concert events in which they gathered highs, original films, experi- thousands of people into a ments. explosions, and rein- parking lot and distributed '. vention. The Flaming Lips are forty cassettes of pre-recorded the Avant-G~rde. sound generated for the prpj- Wayne Coyne became the ect. Wayne would act as a cpn, leader of the entity known as ductor, cueing each car stereo The Flaming Lips with per- to begin at the same time an\l manent bassist Michael Ivins. then indicating who needed The two released their true to be louder or softer from hi~ debut LP Hear ItIs In 1986 on megaphone. The boom box ex~ PInk Dust Records, followed periments were identical. but by 1987's Oh My Gawd!!! and on a smaller scale, and then it 1989's Telepathic Surgery and came time to pitch the idea to In A Priest Driven Ambulance. Warner Bros. ' At this point, the Lips were Zalreeka is a four-dis~ album experimenting mainly with intended to be listened to with psychedelic rock and punk, all four discs playing at 'IDee. generally much heavier than Wayne described in a 2008 your run of the mill psych interview with Tribune Busi- rockers. ness News that it was •...a kipd Based out of Oklahoma City, of anarchy in art. It Was like they began playing small clubs an art happening .- you have and making up for their lack to bring four sound systems of musical talent by being as together. Sometimes you get loud as possible in their live great synchronicity; other ,. shows. The slow gestation times, It sounds haphazard. of the band's final form was You get to hear music in a already visible at this early whole new way." , stage; experimenting with tape This sort of challenging of loops, classical music samples, the forms of modern music as pyrotechnics on stage and drug (L-R) Michael Ivins, Wayne Coyne, and Steve Drozd. Photo from Web. , related/induced lyrics. SEE FEARLESS PAGE 7
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An Indie Movie Lament The Fearless Freaks, 9~e Student's Search to Find a Cure for the Movie Bug CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 album for them. The next year the only Instrumental track on the album "The Wizard Turns STEPHANIE SCHWARlZ knows this Is not the case Mystic tends to be the only the- art Is what makes the Flam- On The Giant Sliver Flashlight STAFF WRITER finding themselves starin~ up ater showing whatever movie Ing Lips avant-garde. They and Puts On His Werewolf at the dismal selections forty I want to see. even If only for frequently take over the top, I begin this (controlled) rant Moccasins" won them another minutes later after misjudging a few weeks. I normally end high-concept spectacle and With a disclaimer: I do not Grammy for Best Rock Instru- travel time and thus mlss- up not getting to go, watch- bring It right Into their audi- really consider myself a movie mental Performance. ,ing their planned showing. ing anxiously as the screen- ence's living room. No two snob. Accepted holds an exalted The band, at their most Hmmm, what campy thriller Ing times dwindled down to Flaming Lips albums sound place In my DVDcollection, popular, began headlining rna- do they want to pay money for nothing. the same, because they are and I did sob my way through [or music festivals and touring Instead? Over the last year, Ihave marauders of music looklng to The Time Traveler's Wife this to great critical acclaim. They Waterford works for the oc- become trained In the art of pillage the new frontier. summer (though, In case you released the live DVDUFOsat castonal dlme-a-dozen roman- asklng for a ride without really Unsurprislngly, the sprawl- were wondering. the book is the Zoo, which documented tic comedy, but in these cases, I asking for a ride. Ing Zalreeka did not chart very way better. Read it.). their epic homecoming concert have a friend drive. "Oh, are you going to Target! well. but In the Interest of , Ho~ever, I will not deny that at the Oklahoma City Zoo and See, If Waterford were my Shop RIte/the mall anytime Inconsistency, they followed my truly lies with the featured the band descend- heart only option, Iwould be bitter soon? Really? Let me know It up with their commercial Ing from a giant UFO (which quirky, reflective, and dramatic but resigned. However, there when!" breakthrough. 1999's The Soft worlds of Independent 111m. Wayne built In his backyard) are four other theaters within The journey needs to be the Bulletin. While production had Tha} movie you've never heard at the beginning of the show. a fifteen-mile range of270 driver's Idea - you are just always inlluenced their sound of! Chances are Ihave been In early 2009 their hit "Do You Mohegan Avenue, all of which along for the ride (ouch. no greatly. The Soft Bulletin was a following Its production for a Realize??" was named the of- tend to have an Indie film or pun Intended, Iswear!). true studio album, due to the ficial rock song of Oklahoma ~~.ar...or at least anticipating two In their repertoire. Thus. I have tried this same Inclusion of manipulated and The Lips had cemented Its arrival for a few months. my dream Is not Impossible, technique with movies to no warped sounds. This was when themselves as permanent r. As awards season begins, just out of reach. making the avail, targeting friends who I Wayne's songwrtting fully arts fixture in the public eye with Its onslaught of presti- situation all the more madden- feel would actually enjoy said fused with Steven's musician- across the board, yet somehow gious ctnema, I ready myself Ing. The theaters In Groton, random film. I plant the bait shlp. resulting In psychedelic had avoided selling out Only for four wonderful months of Niantic and Stonington are ("OMGhave you seen the trail- anthems more soaring. drums The Flaming Lips can write a awesome movies. However, I all pretty typical, showing a er for Bright Stor? You need to sounding rawer and lead guttar song for Spider-Man 3 entitled always overlook one detail; fall mix of family films, thrillers, especially with your love of th~ making room for synthestzers "The Supreme Being Teaches also !'leans a return to my car- romances. and indies ... not too BBC!")and walt. Most of the and studio samples. Spider-Man How to be in Love" less Connecticut existence. shabby. time, no one bites. The commitment The Flam- and still be cool for it. The obvious solution would However, only ten miles I have yet to beg. but Iwill Ing Lips show to their audience They aren't creating new be, the, Camel Van, ushering away is the Mystic Vl1lage 3, admit, I have gotten close to having the maximum expert- genres or defining the curve of ccnn students to popular which has sadly become an doing so. However. I do have ence is evident In everything where popular music is going. New London and Waterford Idealized vision in my Indle- some priorities in whack, they do. They possess a beauti- they are moving forever far- locations four days a week. deprived head. It shouldn't enough to know that not ful marriage of personal Ideals ther outwards into their own ,NatUrally, one of these stops Is surprise me that this three- scaring off my friends Is more and trippy art experiments realm. They aren't concerned a movie theater, the local Regal screen theater has such a important that my movie ob- with this complete devotion to with keeping up with what Waterford. Problem solved, great listing; the cutesy tourist sessions. a hungry cult of IIstentng and Passion Pit or the Dirty Projec- ! right? towns somehow always have a , At least...1 think I do. I really watching consumers. tors are doing because they've Anyone who has gone to small art house. should look into the Zip Cars Whether they're landing In already travelled light years in Waterfordyia the Camel Van Yet, nine out often times, next year. Or a therapist. a giant UFO,Wayne is smear- tng himself with blood and their own direction. singing from a nun puppet, or 2009 also saw the release people in animal costumes are of their first double album shooting streamers and smoke Embryonic. which marked yet up in the alr to mingle with the another curve in the creative massive multi-media screen, travel of the Lips' sound. The Lips made it. Consisting of much more raw It was right in this time, be- brittle tracks, their new sound ginning In 2001, that the Lips was also much more sinister began work on their first full- than some of their more recent length film, Christmas on Mars. ballooning sunshine epics .. Written, directed and pro- The album began as the Lips duced/ by Wayne. and filmed in doing these "unknown [freak- his backyard in Oklahoma City outs) and going, 'Dude. what is In a Space Station he built, the that?' with a real excitement. 111mIsa narrative with very Like, 'I can't wait to work on little dialogue about the IIrst that stuff"...we would have this baby being born on Mars in a surge of energy, and it would dilapidated human colony. suddenly be like maklng our Typical of the Lips' DIY first record again or some- extravagance, the 111mstars the thing. Or like maklng Zoireeka band members and members again, or some of these mo- of Wayne's family and friends ments where people are just (though Wayne's friends in- worklng from [intuition], The Discerning Aesthetes clude Adam Goldberg, Fred Ar- whatever that is. I know it misen, Steve Bums from Blue's sounds cliche. but you want to This week: "Complex Capers!" get where you're not trying to Clues. and Modest Mouse's sound like yourself" (Wayne tn Isaac Brock) as well as featur- DAVIS MCGRAW & Sigh~,'a wounded soldier sat 'Entering Hamilton from the a recent Pitchfork interview). ing an original ambient score DAVE ALFONSO idly In a comer stoic and silent. side, we made our way down- There is no stagnation in the by The Flaming Lips. STAFF WRITERS We saluted the poor man, and ward into the hellish industrial creative life of this band, be- Starring Steven Drozd as continued on without incident bowels of the Complex where, cause as soon as things begin Major Syrtis and Wayne Coyne In our continuing mission to Park may be the greatest trick- at long last, we came to the getting stale, they switch gears as a Martian who becomes bring to our readers' attention ster of the Complex Family, strange basement corridor Santa Claus, the film was In entirely and still leave you say- with Its twisting passageways that had eluded us at the start the fillest In leisurely diver- production until 2008 when It ing. "Oh yeah! This is what The sions we have chosen in this and empty. shallow closets of our journey. The space was IInally released In limited Flaming Lips sound like!" walting to swallow up unsus- was massive: the walls sickly week's Installment to shine a art spaces. Completely unmar- It seems as though the 1I0w critical eye on a monumental pecting adventurers. yellow. Staring helplessly at a ketable as a music video or a doesn't stop. they don't get Followlng a pungent scent locked door with a sign read- landmark located on this very commercially successful film, tired and take a break from we found ourselves in the Ing "Caution: Tripping Hazard" campus: the hidden spaces Christmas on Mars can only be what they're doing because basement of Johnson, and we couldn't help but think that beneath the Complex of Dor- explalned as something the what they're worklng on for what an abject sight It was. The somewhere along our journey mttdrtes Surrounding Harris Lips felt like making. one project is entirely different 1I00rs reeked of sticky, spilt we had been drugged Strange Refectory. The Flaming Lips had truly from whatever they've done Natural Ice Beer and the walls symbols abounded, "Union IWe began our joumey In arrived in the public eye at this before and whatever they'll oozed the sweat of a thou- Yes!!" screameda concrete Morrisson Dormitory, trying point, touring with Cake and do next. If any further proof of sand hockey players whose wall. The elevator had no IIrst ~,find a way into what our Modest Mouse In 2002 and this is needed, the next project equipment lay discarded and 1I00r.Filthy concrete 1I00rs anonymous sources Informed releasing their most critically for the band Is a track for track unwashed. Handkerchiefs held were blanketed with rancid 'us was an anclent concealed acclalmed, nearly-concept album covering Pink Floyd's fast to our sensitive noses, we cardboard boxes. Nothing corridor whose plethora of album Yoshlml Battles The Pink Dark Side o[the Moon. tread softly. made sense any more. wonders could put the Crystal Robots. The album earned the Could stoner rock be any Opening another door All but stripped of the last more exciting and anti-leth- Caves of Borneo to shame. band their IIrst Grammy for brought us face to face with a trappings of sensibility, we ran. Despite our efforts, we were Best Rock Instrumental Perfor- argy than The Flaming Lips? display of disturbingly lack- We ran with arms 1Ia1l1nguntil unable to find this on our first mance for the IInal track on the Is there another band work- luster holiday themed graffiti we once again breathed the go around, with stairwell after album, "Approaching Pavo- Ing so hard to be avant-garde bearing the legend '1997: Our crisp autumn air of Connecti- stairwell endIng In a series of ms Mons by Balloon (Utopia dynamos as The Flaming Lips? goal by this juncture was to cut. As our lungs filled with hallways with not a single soul Planltia)." Will there ever be a cork in complete the noble mission sweet fresh oxygen, the fiend- the seemingly endless bottle In sight to ask for directions. The Lips had really hit the with our sanity intact. ish labyrinth of the Complex Deciding to alter our ap- big time at this point, showing of sheer childlike wonder and We darted across the Fish- became but a dtstant memory, proach we exited Morrisson up In soundtracks to Holly- amazement The Flaming Lips bowl Green and snuck around like the edge of a dream or DormItory to lind an alter- wood movies. having the Fear- have had a hold offor the past the backside of Hamilton . thunder In the distance. Iad- nate point of entry via Wright less Freaks documentary re- 25 years? Dormitory. As we approached mit that tears were shed Could you possibly get any DormItory. Callooh-Callay! We leased on DVDand touring up a sunken basement entrance. That's all for this week, aml- Immediately found ourselves a storm. In 2002, they toured more epic than The Flaming we were shocked to see a door gos. Be sure to catch up with us In a mysterious basement lair; with Beck as his opening. and Lips? They have Inspired hun- swing closed at our approach. next time when we return to a ~eak through the keyhole of then backlng band In support dreds of thousands of people Through a window we could our regular format to Investi- to not accept the ordinary as a locked door revealed what of his Sea Change album and make out a series of well lit gate and contrast the quality the only way to live. They have appeared to be a swarm of they were set to headline the chambers packed to the gills of Hector Berlioz' Fantastic given hope to the dreamers ghosts. What wonders this Lollapalooza Tour tn 2004 with potted plants and com- Symphony and Kenny Loggins and solid footing to those 1I0at- basement held, and wbat hor- until It was cancelled. puter equipment. What sort of Greatest HIts. Ing In the ethers of Imagina- rors we would come to lind In 2006 they released At War clandestine experiments could May the road rise to meet tion. They have proven that Upon entering Park Dorml- With The Mystics. a more pop take place in these sinister you. even freaks can rule the world. tory. we came face to face with oriented, politically charged laboratories? If they have no fear. the IIrSt of many harrowing THE COLLEGE VOICE SPORTS-
November 17, 20091 Editors: Sarah Haughey and Mike Flint [email protected] Camel Pride Five Camels Named All-NESCACPerformers, Three Honored by ESPN The Magazine, Two Named All-New England
From L to R: Award winners Oscar Brown '12, Amy Newman '12, Marissa OeMais '11 and Sharon Katz '10
MIKE FLINT NESCACSecond Team. Brown 6 scores, and tallying 24 total year in a row. In addition, honor to be coaching these two SPORTS EDITOR finished the season wlth 2 points. She scored the game- DeMais was also named to the athletes on a dally basis, and I Five of Conn's athletes, Trev- goals and 4 assists. He scored wlnning goal in Conn's vlctory CoSIDAjESPN The Magazine look forward to all they will ac- or Prophet '11, Oscar Brown the first goal in Conn's 4-1 over 16th ranked Amherst on District One Volleyball A11- complish in years to come." '12, Abby Hlne '11, Amy New- upset of Amherst on Septem- September 26. Academic Second Team. She Joining DeMais as CoSIDA/ man '12, and Marissa DeMais ber 26, and scored the game- "Abby really stepped up as a finished third in the NESCAC ESPN The Magazine District '11, were aWardedAlI-NESCAC wlnnlng goal in the Camels' 1-0 leader for us this season; head with 10.06 assists per set and One All-Academic honorees are honors this past week. vlctory over Colby on October coach Debbie Lavigne said. tied Newman for fourth place senior soccer players Sharon Three athletes were also 24. "This is a tremendous achieve- in aces with.59 service aces Katz and Mickey Lenzi. named to CoSIDA/ ESPN "Trevor and Oscar executed ment for her and a credit to the per set Named to the District Second The Magazine Dtstrtct One for us all season long," said hard work of the whole team:' Together, DeMais and New- Team. this is Katz's second AIl-Academic teams: Marissa head coach Kenny Murphy. Volleyball sophomore stand- man were also both named to straight appearance on the DeMals '11, Sharon Katz '10, "We are fortunate to have out Amy Newman was also the American Volleyball Coach- Dlstrict 1 squad, as she was and Mickey Lenzi '10. conscientious and committed awarded wlth A11-NESCAChon- es Association (AVCA) All-New named to the Third Team last Men's soccer's Trevor Proph- student-athletes like these two ors. Newman was named to England Region Team. Conn season. With 3 goals and 4 as- et was named to hIs second gentlemen who represent our the First Team in her inaugural was one of only a few teams to sists, Katz led the Camels wlth straight First Team A1hNESCAC program in a positive light on appearance on the squad after have two players named to the 10 points on the year. squad. Prophet finished the and off the field:' finishing second in the confer- AVCA Regional Team. Lenzi was named to the season second in the confer- Field Hockey's Abby Hine ence with 4.17 kills per set ':Amyand Marissa are both District First Team. He was a' ence wlth 8 goals and a team- was named to the First Team Newman has emerged as one extremely deservlng of these trt-captaln of the Camels and high 18 points. As the Camels' All-NESCACsquad. Last year, of the best outside hitters in honors;' head coach Josh led the team to its best record star forward, Prophet played Hine was awarded Second the nation, and wlll be the face Edmed said. 'While they obvt- in over a decade at 8-6-1. In an Integral role in Conn's new- Team A11-NESCAChonors, of continued Camel success for ously show the athletic prow- the off-season, Lenzi competes found success. He scored the and, as a freshman, Hine was years to come. ess to be a top level athlete in in track and field where he game-wlnning goal in Conn's named the team's most valu- Newman's teammate, junior the NESCAC,what most don't holds the school record In the double-overtime wln against able forward. This season, Marissa Deblais, was also see is the work ethic and drive pentathlon. Bowdoin on October 3. Hine led the Camels in all three named to the All-NESCAC each of them has to continue Prophet's teammate, Oscar major offensive categories, team. DeMais received Second to improve their game on a With additional reporting by Brown, was named to the A11- scoring 9 goals, assisting on Team honors for the second daily basis ...It Is a tremendous Will Tomasian. New Head Coach Brian Wilson Conn Equestrian Team Seeks to Rejuvenate Women's Riding Strong SAM PERLEY offvery well when the incom- STAFF WRITER ing freshmen doubled the size Basketball Program of the team from fifteen to Although little known and thirty members. According to rarely talked about, Conn has SARAH HAUGHEY in the Division I Patriot League, who are determined to make Luckhardt, the freshmen were an equestrian team - and a SPORTS EDITOR he has had some experience in a move up the NESCACladder. largely attracted by the team's pretty good one at that. The theNESCAC. They committed themselves success in the past. On March 11 oflast year, Connecticut College Equestrian After starting his career as this summer and fall in the Most of the team members Laura Hungerford announced Team (CCET) competes in an intern at Williams College in weight room and on the court practice around two to three she would be stepping down Region I/Zone I of the Intercol- 2000, Wilson said, "it has been in preparation for this season;' times per week at the Mystic as head coach of the Connecti- legiate Horseshow Association my professional goal to return said Wilson. Valley Hunt Club. The team has cut College women's basket- (IHSA). The team recently to the NESCACas a head coach Since the start of preseason both a fall season, comprised ball team, a position that she hosted a very large open show and I am thrilled to be the new at midnight on November 1, of six shows and a spring sea- held for eight straight years. at the Mystic Valley Hunt Club head coach of Camel Women's returning players have noticed son wlth four shows. After the Throughout the Spring 2009 . in Gales Ferry, CT where they Basketball:' a change in the energy of the completion of the season, the semester, Fran Shields con- tied with Brown University for team. team wlll compete in Regional ducted a national search for a the team high point "It will take exceptional Senior Amy Towne reflects Championships, followed by replacement head coach. After As I knew little about eques- on past seasons. "We have the Zone Championships and Intervlewlng many qualified passion, discipline and trtan and the Conn team, I talk- been preparing for our open- if they are successful, the team candidates, he decided on preparation on the part of ed to head coach Richard Luck- ing games with more intensity wlll finish up at the National Brian Wilson, former assistant our players and staff. day hardt who gave me the inside this year than before. This Championship show. head coach at the College of scoop on how the team works. after day. We have a talented does come with a larger time the Holy Cross. This year, in particular, started SEE EQUESTRIAN PAGE 5 group of young women on commitment than in the past Wilson, after graduatlng but we are all adjusting and from the University ofVlrglnia the team-this year who are worklng harder on and off the In 2000, spent six years In the detennined to make a move court" Patriot League and served as up the With the addition of a new recruiting coordinator for the NESCAC ladder." head coach to the close-knit Crusader program for the past team she has played on for five years. In 2007, he was ele- While Wilson's enthusiasm most of her college career, vated to the position of Associ- and determination will un- Towne has definitely noticed a ate Head Coach, becoming only doubtedly bring a new energy change in dynamic. the second coach at Holy Cross to the Camel program, he rec- Hit is interesting as a senior to hold that title In 24 years. ognIzes that he and his team to be adjusting to a new style WIth the help of Wilson's re- have a lot of hard work ahead and intensity, but that is part cruiting and leadership skills, of them in order to move up of being an athlete - having Holy Cross women's basketball from last place in the NESCAC the ability to adapt to new achieved NCAATournament ranldngs. challenges. Coach Wilson is berihs In both 2005 and 2007, "It wlll take exceptional pas- demanding but fair:' as well as reaching the Patriot sion, discipltne and prepara- A firm believer in discipline, League Championship game in tion on the part of our players Wilson expects his team to give four consecutive seasons from . and staff, day after day. We 100 percent in every practice, 2005-2008. have a talented group of young While Wilson spent the women on the team this year majority of his coaching career SEE HEAD COACH PAGE 5
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November 17, 2009 IEditor: Alfred DeGemmis I [email protected] On Drinking: Where, Needs and Reasons Oh Where Have RIORDAN FROST tinction and argument is that enjoyable for the social situ- COLUMNIST even though saying you 'need' ations it provides. I've never to do something can seem had as much fun sitting around relatively harmless, it can lead All The Kegs Let's agree on one thing be- drinking alone as I have drink- fore I begin this article. Alcohol to endorsement of negative ing with a group of my friends is a drug. So is caffeine, for that behavior and consequences. A (don't worry, I don't often matter, and social acceptance friend once recounted a night drink alone). Gone? doesn't simply cancel out the of drinking to me, a night that The gifts of Dionysus are not became a night of vomiting, fact that these are drugs. at all wasted upon this campus, Editor's note: This Opinion Editorial is part of a and of it they said "But I really That being said, I happen to and occasionally we overin- series of ietters being published by the SGA Execu- needed that." thoroughly enjoy alcohol (and dulge, but focusing on the bad tive Board about issues SGA is working on this year. caffeine, but that is not the I disagree. is what leads us away from ac- subject of this article). No one needs to drink to knowledging any of the good. GRACE CHAMPLAIN ASTROVE A glass of wine or a G&T the point where one's body There are a great many of us SGA PARLIAMENTARIAN after a hard day can be just forcibly rids itselfof the over- who know our limits and party what I need, just like a game whelming amount of alcohol, responsibly, enjoying our time of Kings, followed by hilarious and no one needs to vomit for together, even if our actions Remember the good old days of kegs? Well as a senior, I most behavior after a stressful week psychological accomplishment. during those times are techni- certainly do. Living in Windham basement my freshman year I of exams can be just what I But "everybody needs one of cally illegal (which is another couldn't tell you just how many kegs frequented the common need. those nights;' right? discussion altogether). room, but my memories from them are endless. Except there's a problem in Incorrect. Convtncing your- That's what so few critics These were jovial get-togethers where mirth and joy could be language here: I don't need a self of that in retrospect to of the alcohol culture realize: had by all, 21 years of age or not. They were a place to be socIal, chilled glass of Chardonnay to make yourself feel better may for most of us, it's more about drink without excess and bond with members of your community, relax. I just want it. In terms of be all right, but be aware that it the culture than the alcohol. sports team, club or classmates. The wonderful thing about kegs needing it to relax, a nice cup endorses those consequences To me, those who recognize was that the party was contained to one room - a large open com- of green tea can calm the sens- for others. that there is no need for it, but mon room to be precise - so that It did not disturb 'the entire house es just as well, as can several Let me be clear, however, consume it responsibly and nor did it damage the entire house. In addition, with so many other things, like a nap or even that I am not condemning enjoy themselves are in no way people and limited alcohol, binge drinking was nearly impossible. a movie. 'Need' and 'desire' are drinking itself. Drinking, as in the wrong. After all, alcohol jump forward three years and the college, in my opinion, Is faced quite different. a great deal of us agrees, is is one of the only things that all with a completely different drinking culture and a major Issue of The reason I make this dis- enjoyable. Is it enjoyable for cultures share. limited social spaces. Over the past two years I have seen an over- the alcohol? No, usually ifs. whelming number of transportations and floor parties that have been getting completely out of hand. These floor parties seem to be the most destructive events that take place on campus, with damages and noise getting out of con. trol to the point where houses like Windham, jAoFreeman, johnson Wants and Needs and KB are being completely trashed almost every weekend, not to mention the disturbance that floor parties cause to those who may live on the floor but do not want to take part in such an event. Floor parties, and even room parties, also supply what seems like endless amounts of alcohol to eager students. Instead ofhav- ing a keg tapped after two or three hours, you have drinking games and shotgunning beers. Socially, I hope everyone can plainly see that a small, narrow floor (or and even smaller room) In a house Is . the worst place to host a party and cause exclusivity. But with common rooms out of the' question, where else are we
to go? I The bar is one option, and one that I have grown to love this year, but if you are under 21 and want to "soclaltze" what are you to do? I fully understand that the college cannot condone under- age drinking but the reality of the matter is that underage drink- ing does exist at this college, and at every other college, and will always exist because drinking is part of our culture as college age students (and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that). With just the bar as a social space to drink how Is a college that prides itself in community establishing any community when they are separating the students from each other during social situa- tions. Perhaps I feel this now more than ever sInce I am 21 but I am meeting less and less under classmen because socially we are LELAND STILLMAN lems are not always anthropo- needs to be altered. Your severely separated. COLUMNIST genic either: consider natural neighbor has no more right to The office of Residential and Education Living offer a party disasters. People can handle piss on your lawn than to have planning training (Keg i01) for of age students at the beginning I've spent the last few weeks the foibles and screw ups of a 100,000 hogs piss on his of every year and I attended this year in the hopes of actually scouring the literature in envi- others. So if all natural waste is lawn and contaminate your air making kegs have a triumphant return. But about ten minutes ronmental science, economics, useful, and ifindustrial waste with their ammonia and hydro- Into the meeting a dark cloud appeared over my happy keg-l1l1ed political philosophy and ethics is unnecessary, or can be de- gen sulfide, or your water with future and by the end of the meeting It was a torrential downpour for someone who I agree with. graded into something natural, their urine. Currently, they are raining on my parade.lnow understand why It seemed like kegs But everyone seems to think then we don't need pollution. allowed to, and can continue to were here one day and gone the next when the social hosting rules we cannot survive without I've been discussing this do so as long as they are will- changed. pollution. This depends on two with many great intellects of ing to pay the fines for it. But These regulations I speak of are: no student under 21 may enter, assumptions. First, all waste our student body (most nota- you wouldn't let someone keep there must be three trained hosts at the event at all times, the is pollution. Second, waste is bly jacob Winegrad, Matthew harassing someone so long hosts may not drink, the hosts much pay for everything and cannot bound to get out of hand. Baurn, and Charles Van Rees), as they paid a fine. You'd put charge anyone who comes to the party and even ifthere Is alcohol The first statement is false. and they consistently pres- them in jail. left over it must be dumped at the end of the allotted time for the All waste has a use. At least, ent one objection. How is this This is inconsistent. . party. Sadly after seeing the few numbers of students who even all natural waste. In order utopian, pollution-free world Somehow, this is the para- attended this training, and after hearing the rules I can assure you to maintain soil quality and going to be regulated? digm American law currently this will be another keg-less year at Connecticut College. therefore food quality, manure This runs into another functions under. We are al- The stipulations for hosting a keg may be guidelines that Res Life and urine must be recycled question: how do we even lowed to pollute our environ- thinks will make drinking safer on campus and prevent students into the land. These are the define pollution? There are ment, so long as It's sufficiently from trashing our new and beautiful common rooms, which are only two necessary forms of many definitions, but all seem profitable. now used as classrooms. But the exact opposite seems to be hap- anthropogenic waste. to be as complicated as they I believe that all such pollu- pening because due to these regulations NO ONE wants to host a The rest, which ranges from are incomplete. I will define tion should be illegal. keg. • . spoiled food scraps to broken pollution as any alteration of The ramifications of this are If the administration is serious about changIng the drinking machinery, can be disposed property in a way undesired by vast. It is an issue that even culture on campus then one way is to use the new (or the old) of innocuously. Then again, its owner. many ecologists do not consid- social spaces. I do not have all the answers but I do have a few sug- ultimately we will have to Under current U.S.law, if er possible, It is certainly pos- gestions. One Is to have kegs that allow all students to attend but reuse everything. The idea of your neighbor pisses on your sible, whether or not we are to use bracelets to indicate those who are 21. Another Is to have "wasting" anything implies a lawn, you can sue them. If they willing to achieve it. Humanity fewer than three social hosts, since that seems absurd, as does the limitless supply, which in the buy 100,000 hogs and have has existed without pollution fact that they cannot drink, even responsibly. case of most resources, one them piss allover their lawn, before. Arguments that it is I am simply disappointed that the ciasses that have entered brwhich is land, we do not and it contaminates your well, now impossible simply assert Conn Coli after my freshman year have no idea what pleasur- actually possess. Eventually, the issue is more complicated. that it is not plausible with- able and responsible drinking used to be when we had kegs. The metal will not be mined, it will Unless the hog urine contami- out significant changes to our amount of house damage and transports was down when these be reclaimed. Maybe we'll even nation causes you "to incur lifestyle. We may not want to kegs still took place. There needs to be a compromise about using start dredging the sea floor for costs" you cannot sue your give up our delicious lifestyle, the house common rooms as both academic and social spaces, ,I it, given how much of it we've neighbor. There is such a thing but when its maintenance because first and for most the common rooms are social, gather- discarded into the aqueous as a nuisance lawsuit: suing degrades another's environ- ing spaces for the students In those houses and the social hosting environment. someone for causing undue ment and health, how can we rules need to be strongly reconsidered. The second statement is nuisance to you. not give it up? The question If you have any more thoughts on this or anything else please obviously true; I will not con- However, this does not comes down to eliminating our come to an SGAmeeting any Thursday night In Cro 1942 at 7:1S test it. But people have been extend to all forms of pollu- consumerist mentality, and fo- and tell your student government representatives what you think! dealing with spilt milk since tion. I believe this paradigm of cusing on what we need, rather the dawn of time. Such prob- American and global politics than what we want. See Editors Voice on page 12 for more information on social host policy changes over the years.
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STEVE BLOOM COLUMNIST' As a third grader, fire drills were a blessing. You would make predictions with friends about when the next one was coming, thinking it had been a while since the last. Then, on the day of, of- ficial word meant for only the teachers would leak to the students (or the teacher would purposely dish out info to the boy who was made nervous by the sudden, unpredictable noise and whose par- ents had called the school'about it). Rumors would be passed like a blunt In the Arbo, and by lunch everyone knew about the pending evacuation drill. Although it was whole-heartedly anticipated as an excuse to miss a portion of class, the procedure was practical. If such drills How to Prevent Another were nonexistent, and a seventh-grader became too mlschievous with his Bunsen burner, I am sure we would have fun around like headless chickens. Our teachers would have to scream to get us to calm down and share any Instructions they had learned from Financial Crisis training or adulthood. But, because of our drills, my entire third grade class memorized their role in an emergency situation. DANIEL HARTSOE accomplish a political goal: to the return these loans bring them. When Dr. Wray denounc- Fire drills are state mandated in elementary, middle and high COLUMNIST make it more affordable for schools, as written in all fifty states' legislations. In Connecticut, potential homeowners to get es the creation and trading of one fire drill must be conducted each month school is in session. Last Thursday, the Econom- , a mortgage loan. The subsidy these securities, he ignores But now we are in college. Every student at Connecticut College ics Department sponsored a allowed Fannie and Freddie their fundamental purpose: has dealt with fire drills at a prior institution. lecture on the causes of the to offer lower interest rates to turn bank assets based on At this stage In our lives, fire drills are only contributing to a financial crisis and the policies on mortgage loans, making loans into liquid money, or "boy who cried wolf" situation. Currently when the fire alarm needed to avert future crises. these loans more affordable to liquidity, and to do something rings, students assume it's a planned exercise and they dilly-dally The speaker was Dr. L. Randall borrowers who wouldn't have with this liquid money to earn or stay in their room and hide in their closets when they hear Cam- Wray, professor of econom- been able to pay off their mort- a profit. pus Safety roaming the halls. I know that I casually grab my jacket, ics at the University of Mis- gage if it had a higher interest Banning the sale of all secu- cell phone and keys, and put on my shoes before heading into the souri at Kansas City, Director rate, which led to an increase .rities would lead to a dramatic chilly night to gather with other shivering scholars or drunks (de- of Research at the Center for in the number of mortgage decrease in what Dr. Wray pending on the night). Full Employment and Price loans made out throughout the believes is the only 'useful' In the case of an authentic fire, students would not hesitate to Stability, and Senior Scholar at country. financial activity: traditional adhere to the same practice. If it were announced by the college the Levy Economics Institute. This increase in mortgage lending. Thus, it is not obvious that our dorm-life would never be Interrupted with drills, when While most of his prescriptions lending, fueled entirely at first that such an action would bave the hallways did howl with rings and dings, we'd rushto our near- for future policy action were by the impact of the subsidy, no costs. or even that its costs est exit hoping to survive being burnt to a crisp. sound, a few do not pass the led to a rapid increase in the would be outweighed by its I understand our Office of Residential Education and Life is likely test of economic logic. demand for houses, which led benefits. abidIng a state regulation. But not all laws are befitting of all popu- First, Dr. Wray stated to a rapid increase in the price This is not to say that non- lations. Whether we practice our fire evacuations because of stat- that "stability is destabiliz- of houses and the number of. traditional financial activities ute or whether it is merely an excuse for Campus Safety to private- ing:' When market conditions houses built. But this sItuation comprised too large a share ly sniff our underwear, I think it is in our best interest to abandon remain the same or a move was unsustainable, because ofthe financial sector in the a slily tradition. Actually, we played four square and drank a good in a certain direction consis- it was created by government years leading up to the crisis- amount of chocolate milk in third grade ... maybe Conn can assist in tently for a period of years or policy, rather than being a it certainly did. But why did bringing back some other good elementary school memories. decades, banks will become reflection of the value each this come about? Banks are over-confident in the persis- buyer and seller in the housing required to keep 'IS reserves tence of the status quo. market placed on the heimes specific percentages ofits de- They will therefore make they wanted to buy or sell. posits and of all the assets on huge risks based on their belief And indeed, when the buyers its balance sheets. that economic conditions and sellers in the real estate In order to evade these will not change. This is what market realized that houses requirements, banks created happened with the housing were overvalued, they all "investment vehicles" and rear- market - the market values began to sell, resulting in the ranged their accounting so thai of houses rose consistently bursting of the housing bubble. all of their assets would appear and at a very fast rate over a What appeared to be a stable in these vehicles instead of on period of a few years. Financial phenomenon was in reality their balance sheets, and thus companies believed that this highly unstable, as the direct would not be subject to the seemingly inexorable increase result of government policy. requirements. But banks had would never end, and thus The other major mistake Dr. to keep all traditional loans- made big bets on assets backed Wray made in his analysis was 'those made with a bank's by mortgage loans. When the to conclude that securitization deposits-on their balance housing market went bust, the of bank loans is "useless." sheets, because government financial sector collapsed as its Up until about twenty-five regulations require banks to bets went bad. years ago, when a bank made do so. But Dr. Wray has neglected a loan out to a homeowner This in effect made securitles an important element in saying or business it would keep the trading much more profitable that "stability is destabilizing." loan on its balance sheet as an compared to traditional lend- Stability itself does not have a asset - an investment that ing than would naturally have destabilizing effect on markets was worth the value of the loan been the case, which led banks and the economy as a whole: plus the interest the bank was to rely more on selling their stability artificially created by charging for it. In recent de- assets than on attracting more government policies does. cades, banks have begun to sell , deposits to finance their lend- The consistentr!se ofhous- their loans to other financial ing. Government regulations ing prices did have a desta- companies, such as investment distorted the financial markets billzfng effect on financial Show (us) your Parents banks, hedge funds, pension by favoring what was not regu- markets - but only because funds, and university endow- lated over what was. government policy in the realm mentfunds. And it is for this reason that at of mortgage finance fueled the By selling these assets as government regulation of any rise in housing prices in the what are known as asset- consensual activity will fail: first place. backed securities, banks are governments can only regulate thecollegevoice.org/ Congress subsidized the able to lend out the money an activity after it has been in- governrnen~sponsored they receive in exchange for vented, and therefore the most mortgage lenders, Fannie Mae the security it has sold, and recently invented activities will and Freddie Mac, in order to showyourparents thus make a greater profit on be favored over alI"others.
"Boof" by Justin Levy
l THE COLLEGE VOICE OPINIONS November 17, 2009 11 Is the NFL Truly Keeping Up "Good Standards"? MICHAEL MARKS CONTRIBUTOR Vlck served time, but I guess a ~ ~ racist statement is much more Despite having backed out of shocking for fans to accept the deal, Rush Limbaugh's re- from an owner than dog tlght- cent attempt to gain control of ing is from a QB. the St, Louis Rams has brought Then, agaln, could be seeing out a flurry of attacks from the discriminatory practices at more progressive members of work? Could Limbaugh and society. I keep wondering why. Beck be right that the left is First, Limbaugh would not be really our to get them? Some- a sole owner. Secondly, what thing Is rotten In the state of right does anyone outside of Denmark?!! Hell, John Rocker the franchise have to prevent got suspended for his rac- him from taking a corporation Ist comments but Ray Lewis through a legal manner? If you participated in obstruCtion of are a Rams fan and you don't Justice in a murder. What did like hi~ politics, stop buying that social delinquent get? tickets and paraphernalia If A tine for $250,000 with no you actually work at the club, I suspension. It may sound llkea am under the assumption that lot of money, but his contract Is every contract has a "buy-out" now 7 years for around $15.5 clause. million. If you think he is a misogy- Clearly, professional sports are not the best place for klds- nistic pig/racist, then buyout tend to drone on for extended fan with a serious grudge and ing from people who are in a periods of time. Personally, I to look for role model. In fact, your contract. If you play for they stole my Super Bowl). responsible position in the NFL given their Inability to govern, another team, feel free to boy- didn't think that it was an issue Unfortunately, the players - absolutely not" I would suggest not looking at cott Rams game. If you have until I heard that the school union and the owners associa- It seems professional sports Congress either. the money to buy Old Rush out was putting on an event to talk tion have fought successfully to have come a long way from I guess we need to go back to or buy the whole team your- about it Wha~s there to talk keep Limbaugh from pursuing the days of Marge Schott's about? the old favorites oftlretlghters, self, then you can prevent the 'he deal. Based on the ESPN crazy comments. Of course, doctors and soldiers for our sale by merely bidding more. A fat angry white guy buys details, it seems that this act I do wonder how the league dose ofleadership. As for cor' Is it worth $750 million to you, part of a corporation. That is solely based on an attempt can claim to hold up "good porate acquisitions, I think thai billionaire potential buyers, for doesn't sound very unusual. to keep up "good standards," standards:' I was at the game it would be best for the market controlling stakes of the Rams? On the other hand, I wanted as Commissioner Goodell told when Albert Haynesworth to do the talking. Stories involving "divisive" Limbaugh to buy the Rams be- ESPN. In addition, the Commis- stepped on a guy's face (but I characters, such as Limbaugh, . cause it gives me more reason sioner said, "Iwould not want was rooting for Albert's speedy to hate the team (I'm a Titans to see those comments com- return to the field). Michael You Grow Up, I Grow Up, We Grow Up, A Nation Goes Up
WELBITH MOTA you can:') COLUMNIST But who decided that adult- hood had to be a sad place If! am rightthat Obama will that's up-early-newpaper- fail as a cultural revolutionary reading-coffee-sipping-boring- leader, then I'd like to propose lonely-rushed-money-orient- that he owes some of this fail- ed-consumer-centered-Indfvtd- ure the fact that he is leading ualistic? Surely we can imagine a childish nation, a citizenry a world where becoming an composed of a people who, for adult is something to look various reasons, have proudly forward to? Environmentalist shut the door on maturity. Susan Griffin aptly states, "Let cigarettes causing emphysema of animals, but In the radical What exactly I mean by matu- us begin to imagine the worlds JAMES SCALES [and other diseases]:' sense of devaluing human life, rity, I'll get to later. we would like to lnhabit.," STAFF WRITER He also possesses a near they banned smoking. They First, I have to admit that, in But this also requires matur- There are many detractors zen-like quality of perfect were totally against that They theory, a nation composed of ing. Which to me means not - despairing the condition of paradox; after railing that any- were for abortion and eutha- adults behaving like children being afraid of being critical, language and culture today - one caught with drugs must nasia of the undesirables, as sounds like a great utopia. being committed to one's own who blame African-Americans be convicted and "sent up;' he we all know, and they were for Because unlike so many adults, happiness, and to the hap- for mutilating that poor old was caught lifting OxyContin cradle-to-grave nationalized 'children are willing to play, piness of others; similarly, it word "ask" from his maid and smuggling healthcare," expose their feelings, explore means learning to become Indeed, during his talk radio unlabeled bottles ofViagra af- Perhaps fearing that this their world, learn new things in tune with the misery and show, conserva~ve host Rush ter a vacation in the Dominican association was not evident and connect to others. suffering of other bodies (both Limbaugh routinely (With an Republic. enough, Mr. Limbaugh fre- The problem for us, of at home home, home, and air of mockery) changes the Like so many of his brave quently turns to another stan- courses, is that this epoch is abroad); it means humility. pronunciation to "axe:' This is generation, Mr. Limbaugh dardenemy: seeing the vast majority of Moreover, the happy adults not surprising for a man who avoided being drafted to fight "[Van Jones is) an avowed its citizens skip adulthood that I know have retained a began his radio career after in Vietnam with claims of cysts communist and so forth. altogether, resulting in what child's sense of play, curiosity dropping out of college, and - on his buttocks. His early ca- Obama's mentor was an I see as a society made up of and compassion; but they do who was recently fired from reer was no less brave: he was avowed communist, Bill Ay- mostly child-adults. These not pretend to be ignorant- working as a football commen- terminated from several radio ers ...And then you've got State- are the folks who wish to lead In other words, growing up tator at ESPN for claiming that gigs for his bigoted political Run Media. which refuses to fundamentally jejune lives. means assuming the difficult Donavan McNabb was given comments. report on any of thts ...IfObama Individuals who do not wish to responsibilities of living in a "extra credit" because of his Is sounding like a god and a take on the responsibilities of so-called democratic system: He later rose to national race. messiah during the campalgn adulthood. While I can under- As Cornell West would say, a fame. Because his show was Perhaps Mr. Limbaugh and somebody's out there say- stand the hesitation - as I am mature citizenry would not be handed free to any station that should have stayed in school, ing, 'we're dealing here with a one of these folks - in the end, afraid to lay witness to injus- would carry it, his voice is one at least until taking a course on hard-core leftist radical who enough of these people create tice and to speak the Truth of the most heard on AM radio. the history of the English lan- wants to basically overthrow a citizenry that is made up of to Power with love. Rather, it Clarence Thomas (Supreme guage. He might have learned this country's Institutions; tall, adulterated children, and, would awake from its "sleep Justice] has claimed that he that "axe" was one alternative people don't want to hear It" by definition, a corrupt state. walk," and take back our politi- listens to "Rush" when he form of."ask" -'beginning To better understand Mr. It becomes a lose-lose situa- cal systems, and values. works out in the eighth century - and Limbaugh's fear of Nazl- tion where children make up Of course, this is easier A philosopher once noted was considered standard until communism, let me tlnlsh with the majority of the country, but said than done. In a wealthy that if we are truly loyal to a around 1600. one tlnal anecdote, During lack the joyful qualities of real capitalistic society that aims political cause, we must regard Let us redeem him of this the 1960's, a young student at babes. to turn citizens into docile and it with carefulcrittclsm. This malapropism. Or, as Chaucer Harvard spoke the following We aren't crazy for fearing conformist consumers, in a ensures that rhetoric does not notes, in The Parson's Tales, words to a gathering of parents adulthood, though; we see in nation that runs on fast food become doctrine; that the lead- better let him "cometh for to and alumni: our parents how the supposed and that prefers facility always, ers of change do not become axe [us] of mercy;' for the Bible "The streets of our country ,'real world' is terribly demand- in this context, our fear and what they seek to replace. (Coverdale's 1535 translation) are in turmoil. The unlversltles ing - emotionally, physically, unwillingness to mature make Few embody these pnn- tells that one must only "Axe are filled with students rebel· spiritually and psychologIcally. perfect sense: maturing is pro- ciples finer than Mr.Limbaugh, and it shall be:' ling and rioting. Communists 'Out there' things move fast, "Cessthat it requires courage who - skeptical of President In any case, settlers brought are seeking to destroy our too fast, and we feel that we'll and hard work Obama's ambitious healthcare this archaic form - which country. Russia Is threatening have no choice but to join (and Personally, because this is my plans - has made many wry stili exists in regional dialects us with her might And the re- become real good at) compet- last year in college, I set out to observances (including a com- of England - to the South public Is In danger. Yesl Danger ing in the rat race. 'In here; at make the best of lt, To ensure parison between the project's and Midwest, where it is used from within and without. We least We can slow thmgs down. that nothing could deviate me logo and the Nazi swastika). today (by scholars and fools need law and order! Without from a great year, I chose a His historical understand- And what competition we alike). law and order our nation can- theme that seemed perfect - lng is. however, not limited to have, in the form of GPAfor ex- A little knowledge is a not survive." ample, can at least be private. "Just Do It" It's been fun, and insignia: dangerous thing; Mr. Lim- The ovation was prolonged. Plus what really awaits us out I don't think I need to tell you 'Well, the Nazis were against baugh naturally plays it safe. When the applause finally died, what I have been doing, but big business ...they were op- ther~ but debt, marriage, chil- His brash defiance of factual the student quietly told his now, "Just Do I~' takes on a posed to Jewish capitalism. dren responsibility, routine accuracy is admirable: "It has listeners, "These words were different meaning. Perhaps it's They were insanely, irrational- and ~lworId that seems void of not been proven that nicotine spoken In 1932 by Adolph time to just grow up. ly against pollutlon ...They were Carpe Diem. (We've all heard is addictive, the same with Hitler. it: "Stay 'in school for as long as against cruelty and vivisection
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