THE CHAMPLAIN Cu r r e n t Champlain College • Burlington, Vermont Vol. 8, No. 59 • March 2011

INSIDE Champlain to Host Week Professor to Lead Students to China of Awareness Featuring 2 the Invisible Children

by Camille Dodson Children. story spurred interest Staff Writer Since 1986, terrorist leader about invisible children Joesph Kony and the Lord’s and inspired action in Champlain College will host Resistance Army have abducted young people around the a weeklong event this March 30,000 children to serve as sol- country. to raise awareness of issues diers to fight. Help finally came The key to the move- plaguing sub-Saharan Africa. A in 2003 when a group of three ment has been spreading new student group called ACT, film students from California the word and increasing or “Activate Campus Thinking” took off for an African adventure. awareness, and that’s and the Office of Community Their adventure turned into a what student Sadie Sadie and the Invisible Children Roadies and famous IC Van in 2007. Photo By Camille Dodson Service and Civic Engagement movement to end a war and bring Stone hopes to do at will host the events, most of hope to northern Uganda. They Champlain. Stone has in the cause ever since. She has projects, and the willingness of which will focus on child soldiers made a documentary to bring been involved with Invisible been the driving force in bring- young people around the country in Uganda and the organization awareness to Africa’s longest Children since her senior year in ing the movement to Champlain to spread the word, Invisible Photo Provided Invisible Children, named for running war and the children high school when she found the College. Children has made a notable the victims of an ongoing war in who are the victims. They began movement by means of a senior The organization has made difference in Africa. Their efforts Sub-Saharan Africa. Among the showing their movie at schools, project. She attended a screening significant progress since 2003. events will be a screening of two churches, synagogues, and other of the documentary at UVM and Through film screenings, peace- See Children The Latest documentaries made by Invisible public venues. The emotional has been emotionally invested ful demonstrations, multimedia Page 9 Snowstorm Review 5 International Business Major Champlain Innovator Interns at U.S. Embassy in Paris Set to Retire by Alex Nishida Cooperation (ODC) is subor- programs between the two coun- gathering and there were Special to the Current dinate to the Headquarters tries. With France’s involvement police and someone threw European Command and is an in Afghanistan, ODC France’s a bottle and the police During the past four years as integral piece in the military mission is more important than rushed. It was scary,” she Champlain student and an cooperation between the United ever, and includes increasing said. “People got hurt. ROTC Cadet at the University States and its NATO ally France. standardization and interopera- School was closed for the of Vermont, I had the pleasure ODC France is responsible for bility of weapons and munitions. last three weeks, but we of taking advantage of numer- representing U.S. defense inter- While interning, I was able to be still graduated. I don’t ous opportunities. From a ests in France. ODC France a part of this office while it was remember the speaker but Combat Life Saver Course, to achieves this by facilitating assis- working on one of their other a lot of people got up and intense field training at the tance and cooperative armament main functions, facilitating U.S. left in protest.” Photo by Christian Napolitano Leadership Development government and industry par- Shelli graduated from Assessment Course ticipation in international trade City College of New York (LDAC), all have contrib- shows. I had the great oppor- with a bachelor’s degree in uted to my development tunity to work the Euro Naval psychology and communi- Snowman Making as an officer. However, Military tradeshow last October. cations, married in 1972, Contest Photos one of the most interest- This real world experience in the and came to Vermont. ing experiences that I defense industry was truly an Photo by Stephen Mease Crime rates were rising 10 have had as an ROTC incredible experience and I know and the Goldsweigs wanted to Cadet occurred in one of that it will speak volumes on my by Abbie Clark leave to have a life where they the most unlikely places, resume. Special to the Current could travel the world, hike, and Paris. While I was study- It was not all work at the garden. Looking at Shelli now, ing abroad on exchange Embassy. I was able to partici- Shelli Goldsweig is a woman of you see the wild red hair and the this past semester at pate in a time-honored military contradictions. She grew up in a upbeat, determined attitude as École Supérieure de tradition while I was there: the strict environment, but attended shadows of living in the sixties. Commerce de Rennes Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Vietnam protests in college. In 1972, she taught after (ESC Rennes), I had the which is held every year on the She lived in New York’s fast- school and substituted at a pleasure of interning November 10 to celebrate the paced society, but settled down Hebrew school while working on at the Office of Defense birthday of the United States in Vermont. She led a wild life her masters in Counseling. Two Cooperation at the Marine Corps over 200 years ago through her secondary education, years later, she started teach- U.S. Embassy in Paris, in 1775. The Birthday Ball has but her career at Champlain has ing part-time in psychology and France. It was truly an become a tradition unto itself halted her seeing the world, and communications at Champlain experience that will stay at American Embassies around she has decided to step down to College. She has had six job titles with me for the rest of enjoy life while she still can, and at Champlain over the last 37 my life. See Embassy will retire this spring. years, including being a teacher, Photo by Christian Napolitano The Office of Defense Cadet Nishida and Ms. Richards. Photo Provided Page 9 Shelli grew up in New York counselor, and the Director of the City raised as an Orthodox Jew Tutoring Program. Shelli also and attended Hebrew school oversaw the First-Year Seminar until eighth grade. “New York class for fifteen years. Video Game Addictions Complicate College Life was a much safer place. It was The First-Year Seminar was great being young in New York similar to CORE. “You learned by Chris Parente stay in their dorms for days,” says applied to any activity where “an for a couple of hours every week City. What could be better?” things like time management, Special to the Current Denise Myers of Champlain’s individual feels compelled to do and the more hard “core” gamers Shelli said. She took advantage taking notes, how to study for Counseling Center. Most of the something, and their effort in who normally play around 10-15 of the city, seeing plays, the tests, and stuff for your career, You might think it’s common students affected by gaming who that activity starts affecting their each week. He notes however, Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and it was paired with your sense for people to notice when she has worked with do not come life in a bad way.” She goes on to that “some of these players and Jimi Hendrix. “1969 was introductory major class. Your they’re committing too much time to the center on their own voli- explain how there are students spend anywhere from 30-40 a wild time to graduate. It was seminar teacher would sit in on to a video game and simply log tion and acknowledge they have she’s worked with who lose track hours in a week playing MMOs the Vietnam era. Colleges were off. In a world where over three a gaming addiction. Rather, they of sleeping, eating, hygiene, and (Massively Multiplayer Online).” going berserk. See Innovator billion hours are spent playing are often referred by parents or schoolwork over video games. Ferguson explained why humans “I remember going to this one Page 9 online games every week, it’s professors who are worried about Jonathan Ferguson, who find games so appealing. Some hard for some to see where the the student’s declining grades. teaches courses in the Game of the more popular computer line is drawn. Design major, recognizes that this games are MMOs, which often What’s worse is that this is a problem. “Gaming addictions encompass elements of role compelling feeling to focus on Gaming addictions are real,” he says, adding, “You playing games. Among them are games instead of other activi- usually identify when people games like World of Warcraft ties is damaging the grades are real. have an issue because they miss and EverQuest, which the of students who choose to homework assignments.” He disregard their work. As a counselor, Myers believes makes a distinction between the See Addiction “There are students who will the term “addiction” could be casual players who might play Page 9

hike to the Academic Center finding a store that sells brown Fáilte Ireland every morning). Friday through sugar. By Sunday evening I Sunday I completely wear barely have enough energy to by Rachel Salois slightly different. Monday myself out with trips around put my tired feet up and dig in and Elizabeth Crawford through Thursday I get a Ireland and the regular stresses to my homework, so by Monday, Dublin Correspondents healthy dose of class work, field of figuring out a new city, like it’s a relief to be back on a regu- trips, and exercise (with the reading train schedules and lar school schedule. During the spring semester in It seems crazy that I actually Burlington, my weeks go some- feel ready to get back to cam- thing like this: Monday through pus on Monday morning, but it Friday beat the hell out of my helps that our Academic Center brain with classes, work study, is more like a second home than and club meetings. By Saturday a school. Like the old dorms I’m not mentally capable of any- on the Burlington campus, the thing beyond pouring a bowl of Academic Center is a historic cereal and on Sunday I have to start my homework again. See Ireland In Dublin, the routine is Champlain students visit the Giant’s Causeway. Photo Provided Page 9 Students and staff participate in the snowman contest. Photo By Christian Napolitano. Page 2 FEATURES The Champlain Current

Energy from the Earth to Perry Hall Portfolio Panic By Ryan Vachon Sophia created excellent visuals by Brittany Kirvan “The very small carbon foot- cold, depending on what you’re The two wells, located in front Special to the Current for the project, creating a solid Special to the Current print of Perry is a very good doing inside the building,” said of Perry Hall, provide the build- visual atmosphere and artistic step in that process,” Pres. Dave Paul Lekstetis, Vice President ing with a water temperature of Last March, I was approached direction. Champlain College kept sus- Finney of Champlain said in an of LN Consulting, designers of 52 degrees. The earth’s energy by Mark Zammuto, the Career Completed February 2011, tainability in mind during email. the mechanical and electrical supplements the energy that is Advisor for ITS majors, and Meg the main idea Portfolio Panic is renovations to Perry Hall last “Geothermal wells are systems for Perry Hall. taken out of the water system Sealy, the Career Advisor for trying to communicate is a sense year with the installation of estimated to...reduce carbon A water loop circulates around in the wintertime, reducing the the EHS students, to develop a of professionalism. The setting a geothermal heat pump sys- production by 44 tons need for fossil fuels, and in project that could be useful for is an average college apartment, tem, another step forward for annually,” said Michel the summertime it takes my own portfolio and Career and the player is tasked with Champlain to become as green George, associate vice Perry Hall mechanical systems energy from the building Services. Having recently devel- creating a “portfolio” that will as possible. president for Capital did not cost anymore than a and puts it into the earth, oped a deep interest in the social be presented at an interview for Planning and Auxiliary said Lekstetis. networking site LinkedIn, I a potential job opportunity. The Services at Champlain standard water source heat Electricity is needed produced a concept document player must go through every College. The amount of to sustain the transfer of for a game called Get LinkedIn. item in the game and determine carbon being reduced is pumping system. energy from the earth to Over the course of the projects what might look good, or not so equal to the carbon emis- the building. “For every development, the game became great, in the eyes of an employer. sions from the electricity unit of energy you put into less about LinkedIn and more The player’s decisions affect of 4.8 homes in one year. the building that the heat pump the system, you can transfer 3- about your professional image. the final outcome, changing the Geothermal heat pump sys- heats or cools opposite of what is to 5-units of energy between the At this point in the development, narrative depending on their tems are a type of water source being done to the building. “Your earth and the building depending the game evolved into Portfolio success. heating, ventilating, and air con- normal water source heat pump on the temperature of the water Panic, and cut ties with the Portfolio Panic provides ditioning system that work like a system does that with a boiler system,” said Lekstetis. LinkedIn branding. an opportunity for players to refrigerator. and either a water chiller or a The geothermal part of it Roughly two months into the examine their professional pre- Imagine your refrigerator: cooling tower,” said Lekstetis. was originally going to be three development of the game, we sentation, because what is true if you feel the coils on the back “What we did was we drilled a 2000-foot wells, said Lekstetis. took on two more team members, in the game also holds true in the they are warm, but the inside couple of wells into the ground During drilling of the first well David Mahoney, and Sophia real world. I want players to take is nice and cool. A heat pump and we’re using ground water, Sylvester, a Game Designer away the idea that appearance works this way and “it switches which typically has a stable See Perry Hall and Graphic Designer. David is important whether they are Perry Hall Photo by Stephen Mease which side’s hot and which side’s temperature.” Page 10 helped the development of the an international business major, game play element as well as writer, or game designer. Current portions of the programming, plans are to incorporate the offering brilliant solutions when game as a lesson in Champlain Yak-It-to-Me! China Mojo I was bashing my head on a wall. College’s LEAD program. by Kayleigh Blanchette Special to the Current is a Go-Go Among the chaos and by Dan Cooley only as Americans, but also as excitement that the Iron Special to the Current westerners in general. Chef competition produced The trip will be approximately on February 17, the battle It is a common to imagine spring ten days in length, during the cry “Yak-it-to-me!” rang break as nothing more than a course of which the students throughout the normally hormone/alcohol fueled weekend will see the fantastic nightlife of conformed cafeteria. Voicing of misadventures. We all know Beijing, the beauty of the Yangtze the cry was well-known what it is like to get a week off River, and the quaintness of the professor Rob Williams, 43, from school, but can you imagine culture displayed in the Wuhan and his team of yak-hat using that week to travel half way province as they stay with their wearing DREAM helpers. across the globe to a place more host families for two nights. Williams, dressed in a exotic than most Americans black “Vermont Yak Co.” Rob cooking yak sausage Photo by Stephen Mease have ever dreamed? tee-shirt, white apron, and with the band Phineas Gage. In roughly one week, We want to expose black ski hat, poured his double He’s an essayist, historian, nineteen Champlain College Champlainers to a more berry pancake batter onto the and activist, who co-founded students will meet at Screenshot from Portfoilio Panic Photo Provided by Ryan vachon industrial-sized griddle with Sustain Champlain. He’s a web Burlington International global perspective. calm, cool finesse. This attitude editor and publisher of Vermont Airport at four o’clock in is typical for Williams, who is Commons: Voices of Independence the morning before they known as one of the coolest newspaper. What’s even less con- depart on their thirteen-hour I spoke with Prof. Williams professors on campus by many ventional about Williams is that flight to Beijing, China… I will in an interview about the trip Molly Rowlee students. he’s a proud yak farmer. be one of the students among and asked him some questions Evan Litsios, a sophomore Further exemplifying his them. The reason for our trip is to which he had some intriguing Professional Writing major said, avant-garde style, he’s taking a class aptly named China Mojo, responses. When I asked why he Rail Jam “his excitement and enthusiasm the CORE 330 “China Mojo” taught by Champlain’s very own was so passionate about taking for what he does and how it class on a nine-day trip to China By Sarah Jarvis If you are interested in sup- translates to our lives makes him to explore and “experience differ- Special to the Current porting the Molly Fund and really accessible to us students. ent parts of the world.” Willams having a great time, head up to And he’s a super friendly guy.” said, “There’s a lot of diversity in There’s no better time to hit Smuggler’s Notch Resort’s Main Williams is humble about his the neighborhood.” the slopes than in the month Village for the rail jam under the popularity with the students at Now he can add “cafeteria of March. If you are sticking lights. Entry for the event is just Champlain College and said it’s chef” to his seemingly-endless around for spring break, there is $25 and helmets are required. because “I’m really passionate resume. Taste-testing his yak no excuse not to take advantage Come to shred, or come to party; about what I do. I’m psyched to meat breakfast burrito and smil- of the wonderful warm spring there will be a live band, vew-do do what I’ve been doing for 20 ing, Williams kicked into high skiing and riding. The first balance boards to demo, tents years now. I’m fortunate to be gear to begin plating and said Saturday of Champlain’s spring with snacks and some free crowd- able to say, I feel really lucky, “tenacity” is a trait he values break, March 5, is the Third toss items. There will also be a humble, and satisfied.” in himself. Leaving the café, Annual Molly Rowlee Rail Jam raffled with 100 percent of the Williams has a long list of the battle cries continued to ( http://www.mollyrowlee.org/ . profit going to the Molly Fund. interests, jobs, and talents that fill the space with an unusual Molly Rowlee was only five years Come join the fun even if you he experiments with in vari- enthusiasm that one could see in old when she was diagnosed with don’t know how to snowboard. ous ways. He is a musician and Williams’ classroom and his life cancer. Just five short months “The more the merrier,” says Paige composer both on his own and in general. later, her loved ones lost her to Manning, the Molly Rowlee Rail The class of China Mojo Photo by Rob Williams anaplastic large cell lymphoma, Jam organizer. “The rail jam pro- a very treatable form of cancer. vides a festive atmosphere with media guru and professor Rob college students to China he Her life taught her family and a lot of great local talent and is Antigone Draws Williams. explained that it is in the most friends the importance of help- a perfect way to raise money for The trip to China is an added part driven by the Champlain ing others. They set up the Molly the Molly Fund,” she continued. bonus and mandatory require- College’s Globalization Initiative. Fund and now hold many events, Registration for skiers and rid- Full House ment for all participants taking “We want to expose Champlainers including the rail jam, to raise ers participating in the rail jam the class. We meet twice a week money for families with children at eight in the morning to discuss See China that have been diagnosed with See Rail Jam Opening Night the history and culture of China, Page 10 cancer or have lost a child to Page 10 and our perceived views of it not cancer.

Champlain Theatre debuted its 80-minute production of the Greek tragedy Antigone at the Flynn Space Wed., Feb. 23, featuring a cast involved, whether it’s of these Champlain College thespians: David Bender, Marguerite game design or juggling. Dibble, Matthew Hollar, Calhan Hopwood, Megan Lambros, Michael The Juggling Club Not only does he have the Le Tourneau, Alana Cadence, Nichole Magoon, Jonathan Mendel, opportunity to teach stu- Cameron Torres, Rodney Van Deusen, Manuel Vazquez, David dents how to juggle, but Watkins, Kevin Wheaton, and Samantha Winchell. by Cameron Williams he also has time to juggle Special to the Current Ferguson, broke the world record himself. It’s not rare to in 1988 for numbers juggling, a see Ferguson in the gym- For those who haven’t noticed, record that remained intact for nasium attempting to a small contingent of jugglers over one year, and was published juggle three or four bas- has been meeting in the gymna- in that year’s Guinness Book of ketballs simultaneously, sium of the Student Life Center. World Records. while teaching students No, it’s not the beginning of a Ferguson himself has been how to juggle beanbags. hostile takeover: it’s the Juggling juggling since he was 12 years The Juggling Club is Club. The Juggling Club recently old and hasn’t stopped since. He in need of more members became a SGA-recognized club finds juggling to be a great, stress- for this spring semester, this past fall semester and is reducing activity and whenever and anyone can join. All hungry for new members to join the stress brought on by his that matters is that you in on the fun. The club aims at teaching job becomes too much have a pair of hands teaching its members how to to handle, he resorts to juggling and something to juggle juggle lacrosse balls, juggling to eliminate the pressure that with whether it’s jug- pins, rings, basketballs, and comes along with his profession. gling pins, rings, cream any other obscure object one’s He also loves to juggle because it pies, puppies, or flaming wildest imagination can come is, in his own words, “compelling chainsaws. Regardless Jonathan Ferguson juggling up with. The club meets every in terms of skills,” and he loves to of the object, the main Photo Provided by cameron williams Tuesday from 4-6:00pm; anyone think of new innovative ways to objective of the Juggling is welcome to put their juggling perfect the art. Club is to make sure the student teach coordination and helps skills to the test. While teaching and juggling knows how to juggle, and does it your kinesthetic coordination.” It all came to fruition last are two separate passions, properly. And Ferguson will show But what’s the main reason to spring from an idea pitched Ferguson has been able to you how. join? Because it’s a helluva fun by Champlain student Richie combine the two through the When asked why students time, of course! Plus, it’s not Parlato and professor Jonathan Juggling Club as its faculty should join the Juggling Club, every day that you learn juggling Antigone show rehersal Ferguson, who has juggling in advisor. Ferguson loves teaching Ferguson said, “Juggling is an from the son of a world record Photo by Stephen mease his blood. His father, Helaman because he loves getting students ancient art and skill. It helps breaker, is it? March 2011 FEATURES Page 3 Portfolio Panic Champlain CCM ‘Cake’ Online Journalism Sophia created excellent visuals for the project, creating a solid Students Compete Contest to Publish Zines visual atmosphere and artistic direction. Champlain’s Division of explained, “is to attract students Students in Writing and Games and the Burlington Completed February 2011, in AIGA Challenge Communication and Creative who would seize that open-ended Producing Online Journalism Chapter of Food, Not Bombs. the main idea Portfolio Panic is Media turns five years old this “instruction” and run with it, not (WRT 205) have published two Carissa Stimpfel designed the trying to communicate is a sense year, and this fall will introduce worried about “doing it right.” theme-based zines of their work zine at queencityzinevt.tumblr. of professionalism. The setting Competition its newest program, the BFA in The Cake contest is a prep ver- from the first half of the spring com. is an average college apartment, Creative Media. sion of that. It’s an open-ended semester. and the player is tasked with The AIGA Vermont chapter months, when gardens are To celebrate for former and call, a challenge to people’s cre- Green Mountain Gold I give my students creating a “portfolio” that willpresents the second annual most active yet school is not promote the latter, the Division ative vision.” (written and produced be presented at an interview forStudent Design Challenge. in session. The exhibit jurors is sponsoring the “CCM Cake Entrants must register for by Ben Kennedy (editor), extraordinary amounts of a potential job opportunity. TheCollege-level design students include Jim Feinson of Gardner’s Contest.” The cake may be literal the cake contest by March 25 Arianna Bolotin, Camille player must go through everyenvisioned a campaign designed Supply, Issa Sawabini of Fuse (a sweet confectionery) or meta- by emailing Ronis at ronis@ Dodson, Kate Dubenetsky latitude to choose... item in the game and determineto increase the number of local, Marketing, and Erik Petersen phoric (a poem, for example), or champlain.edu. The cake itself and Carolyn Watcke) is what might look good, or not soschool-based community gar- of JDK Design. Top submissions some blending of the two, notes must be submitted, presented, based on how many of the busi- Students will use social media great, in the eyes of an employer.dens across the state. They will take home prizes such as a CCM Assistant Dean Eric Ronis. or performed the week of April 4. nesses in Burlington and beyond to drive traffic to their zines. The The player’s decisions affectwere asked to engage children copy of Adobe Creative Suite 5 “We (the panel of judges) do are weathering the current reces- class will discuss the comments the final outcome, changing to the participate at a young age in and $250 gift certificate to Small not expect to be tasting cake after See Cake sion. These reporters collected readers leave throughout the narrative depending on theirthe localvore movement – par- Dog Electronics. The winners cake,” noted Ronis. “Perhaps a Page 10 video and still photographs and second half of the semester. success. ticularly during the summer were announced Mon., Feb. 28. few cakes will involve actual wrote fourteen news and feature “The course is in its second Portfolio Panic provides pastry that should be eaten. I’m stories on topics ranging from iteration,” said Warren Baker, an opportunity for players to assuming more of the contestants Dunkin’ Donuts in Colchester assistant professor in the examine their professional pre- will “deconstruct” the experience and Kingdom Knives in St. Professional Writing program, sentation, because what is true of the essence of “cake” or “anni- Johnsbury to My Little Cupcake “and I made significant changes in the game also holds true in the versary celebration” in order to in Essex and Fitness Center to the syllabus after first offering real world. I want players to take create a work of art that is more Downtown and City Arts Center the course last spring. I give my away the idea that appearance metaphor/virtual than literal in Burlington. The zine, designed students extraordinary amounts is important whether they are “cake” as we know it. by Carolyn Watcke, is at green- of latitude to choose their staffs, an international business major, “We want not only the product mountaingold.wordpress.com/. elect their leaders, determine writer, or game designer. Current (that is, the cake), but are also Queen City Zine (written and the focus of their zines, and use plans are to incorporate the very interested in students’ abil- produced by Michael Varasso and each other as sounding boards in game as a lesson in Champlain ity to articulate their process Matt Reevy (editors), Michael developing their ideas, and then College’s LEAD program. and intentions,” Ronis continued. Garris, Asher Geisel and Carissa to beat the streets as report- “Why were these choices made? Stimpfel) is a reflection of what ers in pursuit of their stories. That’s a key outcome for the makes the Burlington area cul- I am pleased with what they CREM major and will be as well turally unique. Their fourteen have accomplished in just seven for the Cake contest. stories ranged from UVM Hockey weeks,” Baker continued, “and “What we’re hoping for and The Vermont-International look forward to the second half of Artwork by kaitlyn bouchard the new CREM major,” Ronis Provided by the CCM Division Film Festival to Quarterstaff the semester.”

ITS Students of the Month Champlain College Melanie Stephanson, a senior she ensures that her class groups also participated in the ITS Open in Web Development & Design, meet more regularly than most. houses, and has been an active Hosts Spring Job Fair and John Briggs, a senior in She takes the facilitator role in member of the CNIS club. Computer Information and class and in her groups with the The ITS Division acknowledges Mark your calendar for Small Business Development on job sites. Information Systems, have result that her groups are pro- its students’ accomplishments Monday, March 28th, 2011, and Center been named ITS Students of the ductive and less stressful.” through the “Student of the plan to attend the Champlain If you want to start a business, SOCIAL MEDIA: Month for January and February, John provides a high level Month” award. Monthly, ITS College Spring 2011 Job Fair, have a plan. Learn how to write MARKETING YOURSELF: 2011, respectively. of service and network support faculty and staff select a student the largest event of its type in a business plan. This workshop 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m., Hauke “Melanie is an excellent stu- for classes in Skiff 100. He who has demonstrated commit- the state. The Fair, co-hosted is also geared toward people Conference Room dent who is always first in class also manages and mentors the ment to excellence in his/her area by Career Services in collabora- already in businesses that want Rich Nadworny, Digalicious and last to leave,” her award newer student-workers,” his of study and who also has gone tion with the Lake Champlain to improve their performance, If you’re serious about change, stated. “She works hard at every certificate noted. “John helps above and beyond to help the Regional Chamber of Commerce, get financing, or expand. It then social media provides the assignment herself and spends out in classes, tutors, and is a major, division, and the College. Vermont Department of Labor, includes: best megaphone and the most a great deal of her time working primary member of the Cyber The recipient of the award Vermont Human Resource • Why do a business plan interesting relationship- build- with other students so that they Defense team (which is head- receives a written certificate, a Association, and Vermont • What goes into a business ing tools around. Focus on can complete their assignments. ing to Massachusetts the first $25 gift certificate to Barnes and Committee-Employer Support of plan finding that change and how you Melanie is a commuter student week of March to the Northeast Noble or Borders and a 2GB ITS the Guard and Reserve, unites • How should you use your can channel it through different and, in spite of the long journey, Regional Competition). He has Wristband USB drive. 90+ employers with eager candi- plan to manage your business social media channels, including dates. The Fair will be held in • Templates to assist in writ- examples of people who’ve done the Argosy Gymnasium within ing a business plan just that. This is NOT a talk on the IDX Student Life Center how to technically use Twitter, Business Owners, Community from 1:30 until 5:30 p.m. GUERILLA TACTICS IN THE Facebook or blogs. It’s a talk This year’s Fair will also fea- JOB MARKET: 3:00 p.m.-3:45 about knowing what to use them ture five special workshops: p.m., Alumni Auditorium for. Team Up for Fundraiser Rhonda Freed, Burlington EMERGING INDUSTRY Housing Authority Why attend the Job Fair? CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Tips to Stand Out in the •Become more knowledgeable The Jonathan Villeneuve medical expenses. prizes. For more information, PANEL: 2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m., Herd... 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EHS Division Next Fall Hauke Conference Room Learn to research and find Don’t delay…our calendars fill Steve Densham, Vermont jobs that are not posted in ads or up quickly! Philosophy (PHI 110-01) personalize the material. Great Depression, the Women’s Students will “seek the good Movement, the Sixties to the life” by examining some of Comparative Cultures (SOC present, focusing on important the most powerful ideas ever 260) Initial goal of this course is to individuals from Sitting Bull to recorded from the works of provide students with an under- Barack Obama. Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant standing of the components of all and Nietzsche. The philosophy cultures. A diversity of cultures Legacy of World Civilizations of the Christian tradition will is then compared and analyzed I (HIS 210-51) Students will be explored through the Gospel to develop a deeper understand- explore the general flow and According to John and feminist ing and appreciation of cultural major achievements of world ethics of Carol Gilligan. Here differences. Understanding the history, from the dawn of civili- you will learn to “love wisdom”! roots and subtleties of cultures zation through the Renaissance. help students expand their global Special attention will be paid to World Geography (GEO perspectives. the origins and development of 110-51) Students will purse the world’s religions, the estab- questions: Geography; what American History I (HIS lishment of foundational schools URBAN~ PROFESSIONAL~ HAVEN is it and why study it? Six 110-51) Students will learn about of philosophical thought and the Billion people; is that a problem? American social, political, eco- enduring accomplishments. Wealth, Poverty and Disease; nomic and cultural history from HOUSING FOR FACULTY & STAFF how are they distributed across the European discovery period to Legacy of World Civilizations our world? How does where we the American Civil War. In addi- II (HIS 211-51) Students will www.ClockTowerSquare.net live affect how we live? tion to gaining awareness of the examine world history since great sweep of American history, 1500 C.E., focusing on the Introduction to Sociology students will focus on important increasing integration of the [email protected] (SOC 110) The major goal of individuals from Pocahontas to world and the advantages and Sociology is to better understand Abraham Lincoln. disadvantages of this transpor- the world and ourselves by tation. Special attention will R. Michael Diemer, II ‘88 studying the enormous impact American History II (HIS be paid to topics such as indus- of cultural forces on individuals 111-01) Students will learn trialization, colonization and and consequent behaviors. The about American social, political, decolonization, revolution, global Jill Diemer course utilizes multicultural economic, and cultural history warfare, technology, inequality metaphoric anecdotes along from the opening up of the West and globalization. with individual and collab- through the great age of immigra- orative learning opportunities to tion through two World Wars, the Page 4 EDITORIAL The Champlain Current Editorial Letters to the Editor The Latest on the give. Because the gift this year is program at a CASE Conference from any year are encouraged to going toward student scholarship in Boston. CASE, the Council attend and to put forth their ideas Relieving Stress at Senior Class Gift programs, and will help some for Advancement and Support of and see what it will be like when students with the cost of tuition, Education, is a non-profit that they become seniors. This level of Champlain College Hello, fellow seniors and assorted books, and room and board. “I helps schools build relations with communication and involvement members of other classes! understand you pay tuition, and alumni, raise funds for campus with students is the norm at I’m sure most of you have at alumni paid too,” she said, “but projects, and foster public support Champlain, and in my opinion is I don’t need to tell you how students’ educations. The least heard of the Senior Gift they gave and that helped you. for education. why the Gift is such a successful stressful college life is. We’ve University of Chicago has put in passing. The Senior Gift is a The torch has now been program. all lived, or are living, through on one of these events for their donation made to the school by passed to your class … to The goal of the Senior Gift Whether you give $1 or $10 or it. We know that some weeks it students at finals time. Their the graduating class, usually for give something back as oth- program isn’t really a specific nothing, the Senior Gift is there to feels like we’re literally drown- website for the event states a specific purpose. The Gift has ers have given to you.” help incoming and returning stu- dollar amount as much as it is ing in work and others, like what most of us already know: been around as long as the school, Alison also explained to dents and forge a bond between we’ve got nothing we can do “animal therapy has been but even up until very recently me the goal of the Senior participation. seniors. It is one of the most suc- (which only adds to the stress shown to relieve anxiety and participation has been ... poor. The Gift program isn’t really a cessful programs at Champlain later). We cope the best we reduce stress.” Class of 2009 had approximately specific dollar amount as much The Senior Gift council, led by and it has a great group of people can, eating too much chocolate, Champlain should definitely 2 percent donate. However, the as it is participation. The current co-chairs Joe Mester and Allison to thank for that. Keep an eye on skipping sleep and classes, and get involved in the action. Class of 2010 had some great goal is 50 percent, but we’d all Tinson, is working on a number your email and join the Senior hitting up one too many bars. I Anything ranging from visits students on the council and man- like to get it up to 100 percent. of activities on- and off-campus Gift Facebook group if you’d like can’t help but feel like there’s a around midterms and finals to aged 32 percent, and the Class The 32 percent participation last activities to get participation up. to know more about the events better solution to it all. regular weekly visits from these of 2011 is close to exceeding that year may not seem that high, but They are working with Career the council is planning. Students regularly talk about thera-pups would help students number! the average for private schools is Services to get seniors early and how much they miss their dogs, relax and increase happiness. I asked Alison Johnson, the 14-19 percent. After hearing about exclusive access to the job fair on Sean Conrad cats and other pets at home. Remember, Champlain: a happy director of Alumni Relations and our unusually high participation, March 28. Class of 2011 They always mention how student is a better learner than the faculty member on the Senior Champlain was invited to give a The council is comprised pri- much better they feel when they a miserably stressed one. Gift council, why students should presentation on our Senior Gift marily of seniors, but students can take a half an hour and play In addition to utilizing puppy with or cuddle their pets. There cuteness, an increased com- really is nothing like coming munication between partnered Measuring government operations are devel- true goals and outcomes desired on them by their math, reading or home to the unconditional love Core professors could greatly oped and maintained. The truth is: by a society. We all want prepared writing scores. of a beloved pet, whether it’s reduce stress. It’s not uncom- What Matters government does a poor job in this and productive young people to Imagine if Vermont public yours or someone else’s. Why mon for each of these professors area. There remains an urgent compete in this difficult world. Do school graduates and drop-outs should we have to deal with a to assign massive, work-inten- It has been 43 years since Robert need across the country to utilize we measure whether 16 year-olds reported in at age 21, 25, and very stressful period of our lives sive projects at the same time. F. Kennedy gave a speech warn- relevant, objective information to have the skills commensurate 30. Tell us less about your without the love of the animals It’s just as common for those ing us how poorly we measure the achieve transparency, account- with a livable wage? Why does the NECAP, but where you are in we grew up with? projects to require group meet- success of our nation. ability and success. current governor have to team up terms of independence, skill Pets aren’t an option because ings outside of class; trust me, At the University of Kansas, he In Vermont, leaders seek a with our state colleges to teach development, certifications, of dorm policy (though some organizing the schedules of said, “Yet the gross national prod- go-it-alone healthcare system, “Teamwork, communications, and overall prosperity. Did we eight people in a week uct does not allow for the health a public records agenda in the work ethic, showing up to work prepare you to advance in the is next to impossible. of our children, the quality of their name of transparency, an emo- on time, working a full day, basic world? In your field of aptitude? We could also con- education, or the joy of their play. tional push to shut down a safe computer skills, the ability to read Do you vote? Do you volunteer? sider making events It does not include the beauty of and reliable nuclear plant, and and gather information, and some It is difficult to assess progress like the free massages our poetry or the strength of our essential math skills”? in any organization when goals, a regular feature and marriages; the intelligence of our Can this evidence of an measures and targets are not even adding more public debate or the integrity of Can this evidence of an under-prepared workforce linked to actual results. relaxing events. I know our public officials. It measures under-prepared workforce speak to the goals and mea- I enjoyed Weathersfield a bunch of people who neither our wit nor our courage; speak to the goals and sures of a government? Are teacher Peter Berger’s ‘Poor would be interested neither our wisdom nor our learn- we doing something to ensure Elijah’s Almanac” this month. measures of a government? in a guided medita- ing; neither our compassion nor a minimum level of economic He is very candid about unin- tion session or having our devotion to our country; it mea- competence that helps guar- tended consequences. This a special courtyard sures everything, in short, except antee our youngsters can month he describes school where they could go, that which makes life worthwhile. continued lip service to improv- protect themselves and pay for reform efforts as the “cure is listen to a fountain, And it tells us everything about ing student success. A February their lives? A sad day for me, as the disease.” He then closes and sit under a tree America except why we are proud 11, 2011 editorial in a major VT a former teacher, is to bump into with. “Our disease will worsen to read a book. Even that we are Americans.” newspaper asked, “What do we a former student that at age 20 with the treatment as long a hot tub or two in the In the State Auditor’s Office, want our schools to be?” This has no skills, no plan, and no con- as we refuse to treat the real Photo by Christian Napolitano fitness center would be we promote performance audits question arrives concurrently as fidence. Standardized tests were disease.” an amazing addition. as a means to better inform the we wrestle with the efficacy of just another reminder that they Perhaps it is time to measure colleges do have pet- friendly I’m not saying that stress public and decision makers. It is standardized tests and whether did not “fit the profile” of a success- what we want to achieve. dorms), but have you noticed can be avoided or completely not just a matter of how much a they are the measure of success. ful student and they ran with that how happy a classroom gets eliminated, but I am saying that program or function costs, but also Government has a long history label. Many of us who grew up in Thomas M. Salmon CPA is when the professor brings in a there are steps that the College whether goals are achieved, client of collecting data and measuring Vermont have friends who found Vermont State Auditor and a dog? How about the atmosphere can take to help students have needs are met, and high-quality things that may not link to the success despite the stigma placed licensed teacher. at the bus stop when a puppy a more fruitful experience. No walks by? Everyone visibly one should have to run on two Wash Spot Laundromat relaxes. 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The Champlain Current publishes news and opinions to EDITORIAL BOARD the Champlain College student body and by extension to numerous related audiences. The Current serves as a ped- Sean Conrad A&E Editor agogical vehicle to further the educational opportunities Alex Dahl Art Director of Champlain College students in all programs of study. Eric Pollock Assistant Art Director Carissa Stimpfel Features Editor The Current’s primary function is to give voice to the Jillian Towne Columns Editor diverse issues and interests of import to the College’s students and by extension, the rest of the Champlain community. While mindful of the differing tastes of its readers, the Current believes that opinions responsibly STAFF WRITERS and realistically expressed deserve to be given voice. Jeremy Allmendinger Britney Farrell Rachel Salois Subjects including sex, violence, alcohol, drugs, and profan- Megs Bell Anya Franz Melissa Sheketoff ity will appear in the Current only when they further the David Bender Jocellyn Harvey Nicole Tetrault content of the piece, and will be printed at the discretion Kayleigh Blanchette Allison Neal Courtney Triola of the editor-in-chief in consultation with the managing Michael Bujtas Dan Ritter Michael Varraso editor and the faculty advisor. Elizabeth Crawford Will Ryan Cameron Williams

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Printed at Vermont Publishing Co., St. Albans, Vermont March 2011 REVIEWS Page 5 Batman: Arkham Asylum by Sean Conrad take on any number of Joker’s great: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamil, Staff Writer goons at a time... as long as you’re and Arleen Sorkin reprise their minding your P’s and Q’s. The roles from the Animated Series of Batman games, and, really, henchmen can easily overwhelm yesteryear and the nostalgia runs superhero games in general, have you if you aren’t paying attention, wild. Unfortunately characters a long history of being mediocre, but you have numerous gadgets like Commissioner Gordon, Killer sub-par, or just plain bad. I am at your disposal to help you. They Croc, and Scarecrow all have very pleased to say that Batman: aren’t all available at the start of new voice actors and it ruins the Arkham Asylum takes that trend the game, but you can use bat- mood at times. Also, while Conroy and tramples it, lights it on fire, arangs, explosive gel (laid down is still, in my opinion, the iconic tosses it down a garbage disposal, in the shape of a bat), grappling Batman voice, it really pained me and nukes it from orbit. hooks, and a few more handy to hear him say the typical videog- The story of Arkham Asylum devices that fit right in with the ame things like, “I found _____, I is very well executed and very persona of the Caped Crusader. need to use it to go to _____,” even plausible with some slight sus- The visual style of Arkham if it is necessary from a gameplay pension of disbelief. Batman has Asylum harkens back to the old perspective. brought the Joker to Arkham cartoon show and the graphics Overall, Batman: Arkham Asylum and is escorting him to are just technically stunning. Asylum is by far the best action/ his holding cell. But suddenly, Even the lowly henchmen are adventure game I have played and totally surprisingly, he extremely high-poly, the main vil- in a very long time. It isn’t too breaks free and it is up to you to lains are just works of art. Every short, it’s fantastically executed don the cape and cowell and go nook and cranny of the game is in nearly every category, and it after him. However, the Joker is positively amazing to look at. is just plain fun to play. The best The campus in front of MacDonald Hall covered in the fury of Zeus. Photo By Christian Napolitano. not alone. You’ll encounter Killer The only place the game really part? I cannot remember a single Croc, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, falls down for me is the audio. time where I said, ‘Well that was and the Scarecrow at various The music shamelessly steals a lazy programming decision.’ It Bitch, It’s Winter points. The Riddler is constantly from Hanz Zimmer’s phenomenal will probably be a few months harassing you with puzzles and Dark Knight and Batman Begins before I re-play it or get 100 by Michael Varraso now being fun, there was a So he blessed us with a personal riddles, though you never directly soundtracks, and it doesn’t do it percent completion, but I will Staff Writer palpable air of disappointment favorite, a rarely seen treat that interact with him. that well. Every time it started definitely keep this one in my col- around Burlington at the lack of promised to dazzle our eyes and Gameplay-wise, Arkham going, I would get excited and wait lection for a very long time. Ever since mighty Zeus first cast extremeness. capture our terror. A storm so Asylum is just beautiful. Batman for the huge bass to come in, but his thunderbolt into the clouds, Luckily, bearded Zeus heard extreme it had to be remixed. is a martial arts master and can it never did. The voice acting is there has been weather. It has our unspoken pleas and rocked us With lightning. So extreme come in flurries of hail, bursts of with “Snow’pocalypse.” The north- weatherman could only refer to it thunder, piles of snow, and rays ern fury crashed into Burlington as “thunder snow.” of sunshine. And for as long as in early February, and like an “Deva‘snow’tion: the Extreme humans have walked the Earth, in-law, it refused to go away. For Lightning Packed Remix Edition” they have been complaining about several days the “Snow’locaust” slammed into Burlington after weather’s coldness, wetness, and played by the old axiom, sharing mere days of reprieve. It was a general lack of fun. is caring, and proceeded to drop dazzling sight: the snow flurries Though 21st century scien- its metaphorical baggage all over lazily drifting en masse onto the tists are hard at work on water our streets. streets below, lightning arcing that doesn’t make you wet and And then, there was a pause, between clouds illuminating the humanity is beginning to appear a break from the unrelenting night, and the distant roar of victorious over our arch-nemesis fury of “A‘snow’hilation.” The thunder shattering the silence. “Global Temperature,” weather streets were plowed, and the Unfortunately, “Snow’stinction: stalwartly remains no fun. That world seemed to be a veritable Gift of the Thunder God” struck is, until recently, when news winter wonderland. All around mostly during the night, meaning networks invented the notion Burlington snowman popped up, only insomniacs, and plow driv- of “naming weather something coming to life in the frigid tun- ers, got to see the entirety of it. terrifying.” dra. Bundled up children hurled However, for most of Burlington, It’s hard to say who first snowballs at each other, couples waking the next morning would pioneered such an ingenious enjoyed hot cocoa before a roar- reveal the extremeness of the invention. After the first weather- ing fire, and, most importantly, storm the night before. man discovered that referring to a classes were canceled. But deep And they would not be snow storm as “Snow’mageddon,” down, everyone was bored by disappointed. could increase viewers, the rest of the calmness left in the wake 13 out of 5 stars. Too extreme the news agencies pounced like “Catast‘snow’phe.” for normal ratings. http://everydaygamers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/batman1.jpg hipsters at an Urban Outfitter’s Great and benevolent Zeus saw sale. With extreme weather our boredom and was saddened.

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A Tour of Champlain Residence Halls Vegetarian Misconceptions by Amanda King like you have cabin fever. As a from rain) and the Staff Writer result you get out more and can sounds of phones by Jocellyn Harvey they need a whopping 18mg. explore the campus. in the mailroom, I Staff Writer Trying to get all your iron from This is the first in a two-part myself have had to meat is not a healthy practice! series. Megs Bell: Main Street resort to earplugs The Facebook page for Again, dark greens and beans It’s nearly housing selection Suites once or twice. But, Champlain College Dining are an important source of time again. People are racing MSS is a large, blocky even though it has announced last week that protein and iron, and they to find roommates and figure building with three floors, its fair share of Sodexho is working to incor- also have a slight upper hand out which dorm they want to no basement, and a parking problems, I still porate Meatless Monday’s into over meat. Vegetables are full live in. It’s not an easy choice garage. There’s a lounge on the love Cushing and their dining plan. Meatless of Vitamin C, and Vitamin C because each dorm will give you first floor and a connecting fully plan to stay here Monday’s is an is essential for a unique experience. To make for the rest of my initiative many the absorption things easier, I asked three college education. colleges and of iron. Studies students about the dorms they Universities have shown that live in. Britt Farrell: have undertaken vegetarians are Cushing Hall. Photo By Christian Napolitano Spinner Place to help cut costs, no more prone to Michael Bujtas: Summit surrounded by UVM’s Greek I like Spinner help the envi- be anemia than Hall houses. It takes some time because I get to cook my own ronment, and meat eaters. Iron A group of friends and I to get around, so plan ahead. food and have my own room. encourage people supplements decided to live in Summit Hall Involvement is also a problem. If I get tired of listening to my to eat more veg- aren’t very help- The RAs have to plan events, roommates I can shut the door. etables and less ful, but a proper but people don’t always go. If I want to socialize I can open saturated fat. vegetarian diet Therefore, if you want to meet it and say hello. The bathrooms The moderator will fulfill your the other people that make tend to be cleaner than the ones on the Facebook needs. Meal plan- up your building you need to in the traditional dorms because, page asked ning takes a little try and be in public parts of well, I can clean it myself. what students more thought, the suite and make friends. The biggest downside to thought, and but in reality, It’s really a “make your own” Spinner is the transportation. the comments you shouldn’t be experience. You can shut your- I usually get up really early so ranged from it eating passively. self in your room and be really I can make sure I get to class. being “stuuuuuuupid,” to peo- The third myth, and one that Megs Bell. Photo Provided antisocial or you can be a social The buses can leave early or be ple needing their protein and a lot of meat eaters pick up on, butterfly and let people in and late for whatever reason and it liking their saturated fat. I was is that vegetarians are healthy. operational kitchen and game stuff. It’s up to you. can make getting places hard. saddened by the lack of con- You’ve probably seen many a room. Each suite is its own structive criticism and wanted vegetarian who eats junk food micro universe. It has a door Brittny Gross: Cushing Hall to debunk and explain some all day. Being a vegetarian to get into the suite and then Life in Cushing is pretty myths that are often associated doesn’t automatically make you a hallway with two big closets. sweet. You’re basically living with vegetarianism. a healthy person. I once heard There is a private bathroom, in the hub of the campus. It’s First off, I used to be huge a girl say, “I’m a vegetarian, but too. The living room, as I call close to the dining hall, Hauke supporter of meat products. I don’t like vegetables,” and that Michael Bujtas. Photo Provided Bacon, ribs, chicken, pork, it, has a microwave, sink, and a and the mailroom. Actually, it really baffled me. True, I don’t if it squeaked, squawked, or minifridge. There is also a table IS the mailroom. While it’s a enjoy stuffing my face with a during last year’s Housing moo-ed, I’d gladly eat it. My salad every day, but to be a veg- with chairs, two easy chairs, great location, it does have its Decision; we wanted a quad roommate in boarding school etarian you have to be getting and a couch. The space is open fair share of downfalls. The first on campus and did not want was a vegetarian and I teased a lot of vitamins and nutrients enough that you can arrange of which is that we’re tiny. With to move to Spinner. Summit is her relentlessly. A little more from food that isn’t processed the furniture however you want. about 25 people in the dorm, it’s right next to the MIC and is than a month ago I stopped (veggie burgers are good, but The bedrooms have your normal not the easiest to place into, and one of the only dorms with its eating meat for ethical reasons you shouldn’t have them every closet, desk, chair, and bed. They even if you get in, you might own lobby, which is in the base- and became a pescotarian, i.e., day) and carb-heavy meals like are big enough and cozy. When I wish you could get out later. You ment. It was my second year someone who doesn’t eat land pasta. It’s very easy to become a see, when so few living on campus; the last year meat. However, due to the lack junk food-tarian, but if planned people populate I had spent the majority of my of seafood at the school, I con- correctly, a vegetarian diet is the same space, time sitting in my room watch- sider myself a vegetarian more full of variety and isn’t just tofu they start to get ing movies. Ironically, most of Britt Farrell. Photo Provided so than not. Whatever your and soy products. See, we’re not into each other’s my time in Summit was spent reasons, be they environmen- too different! Don’t be turned business. And that either sleeping or going on the tal, ethical, or health, becoming away by trying or accepting can be trouble- Inside the building transpor- computer. a vegetarian can seem a bit this style of eating because some. Lately tation isn’t much better. The If you live on campus, there is daunting because there are so of any unhealthy vegetarians there’s been some elevators are sketchy and have really no reason for you to even many misconceptions. you’ve known; they probably rather passive- been known to break down or have a dorm other than for a bed One is that you won’t get weren’t eating a healthy meat aggressive make really creepy noises. I got to sleep in. The Hauke Game enough protein. I used to diet either. behavior going stuck in the trash room once too. Lab provides you with all the throw this at my roommate Now, we do consume way on and threats of It’s supposed to be the only one necessary software you’ll need all the time, and now I’m a bit more meat than we need to, vengeance due to a that doesn’t lock in the building. for your major (if you’re a Game ashamed of myself. Yes, lean but I still don’t think everyone rather disgusting It was weird and almost made Designer) and the cafeteria, meats are full of protein, but has to be a vegetarian. Though, bathroom faux pas me miss my class. though infamously expensive, they are not the only way to we can all model behaviors of are being posted Finally, don’t expect Spinner is a great place to meet up with Main Street Suites. Photo By Christian Napolitano get it. Nuts, dark leafy greens, well rounded herbivores. For in public view. to be quiet. The walls are thin bring my friends beans, and dairy are all rich in one, eat more fruits and veg- These things are not uncommon and you can hear people run- over they say “it’s protein and notoriously absent etables. They’re full of water, so in any dorm, though, so try not ning down the hallways on other like a hotel!” from many people’s diet. On you don’t have to be chugging to judge Cushing too harshly for floors or drumming in another This dorm is, average, American’s eat more bottles all day, and you can such things. part of the building. We even for most part, an than twice the amount of pro- eat more of them because they A much more unchanging have a guy that skateboards upperclassmen tein they actually need, and aren’t calorie dense. Spinach aspect of life in Cushing is the down the hall. dorm (unless you more protein is not good for and dark greens are true super thinness of the walls. Beware, are really lucky or your body because it puts stress foods that everyone could use future tenants: people will have connections, on your kidneys. Even athletes a lot more of and they’re rela- know when you’re like I did), but (except maybe really big body tively inexpensive compared having sex and make no mistake, builders) don’t need that much to bottles of supplements and people will be able living with upper- more protein than the average “all natural” formulas that to hear you play- classmen does not person. cost upwards of thirty dollars! ing guitar at 3 am. mean that it is The second issue is that veg- Don’t look at this diet as being If you’re an espe- going to be quiet etarians don’t get enough iron. restrictive. Instead,think of all cially loud person, all the time. One It’s true that iron levels in plant the new things you can try! be prepared to Summit Hall. Photo By Christian Napolitano plus is that the food are much lower than meat be confronted. friends and just talk. It’s not RAs cannot enter your suite for products. Men need 8mg daily And if you cannot that the rooms in Summit are rounds. Duty for them is having and because women menstruate sleep with noise, terrible, it’s just that there sim- their suite door open and you go elsewhere. ply isn’t enough room to do much going to talk to them or what Between the clam- with them. In our room, things have you. oring of feet in the are so clustered that we have There are a few downsides lobby (which is to put the trash can on top of to living here. It’s a bit farther Fashion At Your frequently used the furniture. You feel cramped, way then most dorms, and is as a public shelter Spinner Place. spinnerplace.com Fingertips

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Police Pledge to Protect Champlain Loses It by Jillian Towne as well as weight loss are included isn’t solely on your shoulders. Burlington 364 Days a Year Staff Writer in Champlain Loses It. And really, there is no “failure.” Participants can decide to join As long as you are putting in the by Mike Sheerin the venerable officer, “I want the After a brief moment spent It’s cold. This time of year, heavy as a group, or to go it alone. Each effort to try, you’re doing right by Staff Writer citizens of this fine city to under- staring determinedly at a spot soups and desserts bring happi- week there are immunity chal- yourself!” stand that we will do our absolute on the ceiling, the decorated ness to gray days, and healthy lenges, ranging from a Big Wheel Another junior, Kayleigh In a press conference held on utmost to protect them at all officer proceeded to slam his fist living goals take the back seat race to a healthy Blanchette, is new Thursday, January 27, the times. Except for one day this on the podium, yelling out to to midterm projects and staff eating journal com- to the competition, Burlington Police Department year, during which we ain’t doing apparently nobody in particular, meetings. For many Champlain petition. At each and enjoying the publicly renewed its pledge to jack shit for y’all.” “Those [expletive deleted] col- students and faculty, this is the weekly weigh-in, the results. “In the past protect and serve Burlington, for “Allow me to elaborate,” the lege kids think they don’t need way things go during the chilly winner—whether month since joining 364 days in this year. Hunched police chief stated to the confused us? They think they can run this months of spring semester. they are a group or Champlain Loses It, over a stately particle board crowd. “The public of Burlington [expletive deleted] town on hopes Despite this, there is a group on an individual—of the I’ve lost six pounds! podium, Burlington Police Chief seems to have a sort of love/hate and dreams and goddamn Phish campus dedicated to encouraging immunity challenge I’m hoping to win the Jared McDavis announced to the relationship with its officers music?” both healthy living and healthy is safe from elimina- whole competition packed crowd, “As officers of the of the law. People always bitch Seeming to notice the frantic competition: Champlain Loses It. tion. All others must by eating healthy, law, it is our duty to continue our and moan like it’s the end of the whispers and worried looks being Champlain Loses It, a pro- face the giant team working out when sworn mission: to rid Burlington [expletive deleted] world if we exchanged among the crowd, gram launched by the Student scale. The group with I can, and taking of crime, for 364 days a year.” With take longer than a minute to McDavis loudly cleared his Life Center and Wellness Center the lowest percent- the long way home a smirk, the decorated officer then respond to a stupid [expletive throat. “Ahem. The official name in 2010, is passionate about age of weight loss is to my off-campus added, “However, one day this deleted] fender bender, but call us we’re going to give it will be “Hell encouraging healthy lifestyles eliminated. apartment everyday. year is gonna be all out hell.” ‘Nazis’ if we arrest them for being Day.” And on Hell Day, we won’t campus-wide. NBC’s The Biggest Unlike a reality I haven’t utilized the Over the next two hours, Chief drunk and disorderly jackasses in be responding. To anything. No Loser inspired the ten-week show, participants dietitian or personal McDavis proceeded to outline the public. Lately it has seemed to me 911 service, no paramedics, no campus-wide program, but from who are “eliminated” are still trainer yet, but am looking for- new plan, in which he expressed and my fellow officers that many firefighters, no nothing. And y’all a unique logo to fun challenges, allowed and encouraged to take ward to getting some advice that I the BPD’s complete dedication people here simply don’t want us Champlain has made this compe- advantage of everything that the couldn’t normally get for $5.” to keeping Burlington safe, for around, period. So, for one day this See 364 tition all their own. program offers. They may still Champlain Loses It is currently the vast majority of 2011. Said year, we won’t be around. Period.” Page 10 The idea came about last year, attend personal training sessions at its halfway mark, with the when Emily Ginter, senior activi- and meetings with a dietician, and finale on April 18. The members ties planner at Champlain and are still eligible to win wellness- of the winning team will receive Nakeeya Deas, Wellness coordi- related prizes. gift certificates to either Healthy The 411 on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks nator, were talking about some Megan Goodell, a junior, is Living or to a spa. Stay tuned for new wellness programming ideas doing Champlain Loses It for her the results! by Yenni Brusco documents by becoming and of documents. The site only to include on campus. second year in a row. “As a return- Staff Writer remaining one of the only recently has been focusing on the “Programming wellness in ing participant, I can honestly say free speech ISP’s in Australia. United States for its “megaleaks. a college environment is very that this program is a fun, com- Wikileaks.org has recently This was the springboard for The focus they have placed on important,” said Ginter. “But I’m petitive, and honest way to start Elimination Recap received intense media coverage, what would eventually become US documents is a response to a not a dietician, I’m not a personal losing the weight you’ve always backlash, and suspicion, but just wikileaks.org. leaked State Department docu- trainer, so Nakeeya really helped wanted to lose,” she said. Goodell -Week 1: Jan. 22: competition where did it come from? Among Julian Assange is facing ment proving it wants to shut take it to the next level. We’ve finds that joining as a team has gets under way! the rumors and mudslinging, another legal battle, in which Wikileaks down in any way pos- done a lot with marketing in order its definite perks: “It definitely -Week 2: Three-way tie! No some people are going so far as he has been unfortunately found sible. The purpose of the site is to to increase student and faculty makes it easier when you have two elimination. to call Julian Assange a traitor guilty. He faces extradition (the get information out in the open involvement.” or three other people cheering you -Week 3: Double Elimination. to the USA (which is not possible, official process where one country in a constructive way. There is a Ginter is quick to emphasize on who are all in the same boat... Teams Lollipop and Dillon and since he has never been a U.S. surrenders a suspected or con- board of people running it, mak- that this is an “all-encompassing” Also, weighing in every week Marc were eliminated. citizen). Before you jump on any victed criminal to another) from ing Assange one of eight. Which wellness program, not something doesn’t seem so scary if you’re -Week 4: Team Amanda, Anna, media bandwagons, you should the UK to Sweden on charges of mean that even though he is the that is solely focused on weight on a team,” she continues. “The Dina, and Leigh were eliminated. take the time to rape. In Sweden, most public figure, taking him loss. Diet, lifestyle, and exercise success or “failure” of your team learn the facts. having sex with out won’t stop the site. Receiving Australian-born someone while threats daily is nothing new for Julian Assange they are asleep them; in the last four years, the started wikileaks. is considered site has received over a hundred org four years rape, even if [legal] What does this mean? Sugaring: From the Tree to the ago, but had been there had been threats, none of which have ever involved in publi- consent in the actually occurred. Vermont Maple Festival cizing leaked and past. Text mes- The site has accomplished sensitive informa- sages the girls many things. It released docu- by Amanda King over hidden tree branches and arch (basically a huge specially- tion since the 90s. who are accusing ments that have lead to global Staff Writer sliding down snow covered hills made boiling machine). From He started out as a him sent were changes. Documents in 2008 after a bucket I’d dropped. there it was waiting, stirring, hacker in the 80s, leaked, however, revealed Julius Baer, the larg- From an early age I was The next month or so was watching and adjusting for hacking into many and show them est private Swiss bank, was raised to love maple syrup. My spent in daily trips back up to hours. I don’t remember it ever companies’ inter- saying that they hiding assets in Cayman Island brother and I always started the woods. A track was worn taking one set time. We boiled nal networks and just browsing were “half-asleep.” The larger accounts, setting off a chain of our Saturday mornings with in the snow making our trek until the sugar reached sugar around. problem is that if Sweden can, regulatory investigations and freshly made waffles drenched slightly less painful (though it temperature. It sounds silly, but Eventually he was caught, it will allow the U.S. to extra- reforms. In 2007 Wikileaks in as much maple did nothing for that’s how it worked. but what caused him to change dite Assange. Of course, in the released documents showing syrup as we dripping noses, At that point came my favor- and become an activist was not states, he has been targeted for that the now-former President could get away rosy cheeks and ite part. We got to drain the the criminal court case, but the creating Wikileaks and leaking of Kenya and his regime had with using. It frozen throats). syrup from the arch and, after custody case for his son. The diplomatic communications as stolen over $3 billion, for which was the good We had to check a bit of cooling, taste it. There is structure for custody battles was well as military documents cov- WikiLeaks earned an award from stuff of course, the buckets for nothing quite like freshly boiled flawed in Australia, and Assange ering most of the Iraqi war. Our Amnesty International in 2009. none of the fake the clear and maple syrup. The stuff you buy set out to correct it. In collabora- government has yet to charge The release of these documents or out-of-state sticky substance in the store, no matter how good, tion with his mother and another Assange with any crimes. Julian changed the tide of the election. nonsense. It was that would just doesn’t compare to the hot activist, he started the Parent Assange will be held in in solitary Wikileaks also received the Vermont syrup, become our sticky stuff you worked so hard Inquiry Into Child Protection. confinement when he returns to Economist Index on Censorship and homemade favorite treat. to create. It’s an experience Three years of legal battles later, Sweden where he will be inter- Freedom of Expression award in to boot. Usually each of worth having and, while you a custody arrangement was rogated, held without bail and 2008. At press time, Wikileaks From the time I was about the buckets had at least some probably won’t be able to work worked out. By then, Assange later subjected to a secret trial on was being considered for the five years old, I was put to sap in it, and that sap needed to start-to- finish, you can have it. had already lost all color in his these accusations. At press time, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. work around my family’s farms. get from the tree to the sugar- Events like the Vermont hair from the stress. he has not yet been removed to If you want to fill in even more Usually this entailed stacking house. That was the sticky part. Maple Festival have been In 1993 he helped start an Sweden. of the gaps for yourself, visit your wood or feeding and mucking Telling two Internet Service Provider (ISP) Assange officially launched nearest newspaper or the inter- animals. Once a year it involved little kids to called Suburbia. Eventually it Wikileaks.org in 2007, which has net. As Julian Assange would a lot of sticky, cold, and some- take a bucket became a publisher for leaking leaked hundreds of thousands say, “Information is power.” times sweaty work. Starting in full of sap from mid- to late February and run- a tree some- ning through late March or April where on a hill, (depending on the weather), we through piles of The Infamous Yoga Class Fart sugared. This involved a lot of snow nearly as set up and a lot of waiting. tall as they are by Jocellyn Harvey place to break wind since you’re sphincter squeeze or the abso- The set up was my least favor- and then pour Staff Writer in such tight and quiet quarters. lutely horrible full-butt clench. ite part. We were bundled up in it into larger This isn’t like when you’re out Yup, you can see it now, the span- ski pants and jackets, handed containers in a It’s a yoga class, your calm, in the with your friends and you can dex wrinkling; it ain’t pretty, but metal buckets to load into the trailer is bound zone, and suddenly that sandwich attempt to blame the old lady who it’ll be better than stinking up a four-wheeler’s trailer and sent to result in a from lunch has dropped into your just walked by. I’m here to help you room. It’ll feel like a lifetime has stumbling through waist deep few messes, lower belly and a mild feeling of avoid the yogi fart and give advice passed, but in reality it’s only a snow (which, at that age, was and trust me, it discomfort has swept over you. on how to accept it with grace and few seconds of muscle control and probably only about a foot or did. You need to fart, now! humility if one slides out. will power. A doctor wouldn’t rec- two). My dad or grandpa drove There were The first thing you need to do ommend it, but your neighbor will the equipment up and started a few steps is consider the type of food you’ll thank you. drilling holes into the maple involved (such be eating before class. I try to eat Now, there will be a day when trees. Someone would then come as straining the something light and nourishing, all the squeezing won’t subdue along and stick the metal taps sap) in between Photo Provided like an apple or grape fruit. Avoid your lunch and you’ll have to fart. into the tree. It was the kids’ that I was never dairy, meat, and other foods that We’re in our late teens or early job to hang the buckets on the involved in, but eventually, formed with the dual purpose will sit like bricks in your stom- twenties and by now we should taps and put covers on them. we got the sap to the sugaring of helping Vermonters celebrate ach. Last week I gambled and be familiar with the types of farts I can still remember tripping house and into the sugaring our heritage and educating the had two slices of cheesecake and we regularly produce. If you’re the general public (Vermonter king crab legs before an ashtanga silent (but deadly), just let it go. or not). The Festival takes class. Thankfully, the god of diges- Trying to stop mid flatulence will place in St. Albans (about tion was on my side, but why take produce the fart noise, which, in a a 45 minute drive from such high risks? quiet studio, will sound like bomb Champlain via interstate) Although you should be mind- going off. Sure, as your fart filters from April 15-17. Most ful of what goes into your mouth, through the room your surround- events are free and worth the biggest factor is the types ing neighbors will have an idea taking in. I would specifi- of positions you’ll be holding. who let one go, but at least you cally recommend the parade Inversions and twisting poses are can retain some of your dignity. on the 17th at 1pm and the notorious for stirring up lower If you’re generally a loud farter, free tour of sugaring facili- intestine activity, and from per- well, you’re going to have to suck ties on the 16th. A bus will sonal experience, the feeling can up your pride and own that fart. even provide transportation hit you quickly. You’ll be on the Laugh a little and excuse your- from St. Albans to the sugar Photo Provided ground, arms bound behind you self. Everyone else in the class houses. with nowhere to go, and fear will will feel just as awkward, so show For more information on Flatulence and yoga kind of strike. Don’t freak out! Try to stay them that you find a little humor the festival check out http:// go hand in hand. You’re moving in the position for awhile, since in it too. A few people might go www.vtmaplefestival.org/ quickly through your postures, moving can encourage the gas home and tell their friend about and remember to go out and and sooner or later all the bend- to release. The next thing you’ll the person who farted in class, but find some maple made in ing will aggravate the gas in your want to do is squeeze your lower it’ll soon be forgotten. Vermont this spring. stomach. As you could imagine, a body. Depending on the severity of yoga class isn’t the most opportune your gas, that might mean a teeny Photo Provided Page 8 ARTS The Champlain Current

Plate Tectonic Theory ReJoyce by Carissa Stimpfel Want to see your work published? I look up, because I’ve now known you for long enough that I can feel when you’re Calling all artists and writers! by Britney Farrell expecting something from me and know when I should look up. Submit your drawings, poetry, creative non-fiction, and fiction to the Champlain Current’s Art Section During the moment I catch your original glance, I watch it change into a wide-eyed to be considered for publication. hand-in-the-cookie-jar thing, and, Poetry must be under 65 lines, creative non-fiction feeling bad about this nearly voyeuristic glimpse and fiction excerpts (ie: first chapter) under 450 into your psyche, words. I let my eyes keep going, skittering past yours after the initial catch and Email submissions to amanda.king@mymail. blink champlain.edu. of surprise, now drifting by each other like two continental plates enacting plate tectonic theory in motion— somewhere, because of this, a volcano will erupt, or an earthquake will go off.

Sleeping Art by Britney Farrell Over-Night Caramel Rolls

by Marcia A. Ely

Oh Fancy Cinnamon Roll With your smooth and sweet texture I love you so much! You tempted me until I took a bite. I enjoy you so much! In the beginning I couldn’t get enough but I had to stop myself Like a proper lady. I examined you some more Cinnamon dancing throughout As the caramel oozed all over Your firm rolls. Pecans settled Into neat little corners Waiting to have their conversation With my tongue. Together they talked at once Whispering to me Eat more! As they played and enticed my taste buds. Overnight Caramel Roll You are no more!

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From Addiction their failing relationships on game she collaborated on called From Children of which can lead to important contact Stone to reserve a space. Page 1 the games. They are more apt to “World Without Oil,” players Page 1 change for the people of Africa. The events for the Week of accuse the people around them could go online and participate “The more people who know Awareness are: gaming community nicknamed of being too needy or annoying. in a simulation, or Alternate have helped to raise fund- about it, the bigger the movement Tues., March 15: Woman’s “EverCrack” because of the She indicates a curious observa- Reality Game. Enthusiasts of the ing for education programs in gets, and we’re that much closer group event featuring the pho- game’s compelling nature. tion: “Typically men are what we Halo games might recall the ARG Uganda, create a rehabilita- tography of Ansley West. The These MMORPGs allow play- are finding in our offices ... I’m which McGonigal also worked tion center for children who photographs focus on the lives ers to work on missions, customize sure there are women with this on. The simulation “I Love Bees. suffered psychologically, and This is a cause that of Ugandan women. their in-game character, and problem though.” com” allowed Microsoft to market spark congressional action in Thurs., March 17: Battle of essentially build their own story, Despite the effects on their Halo 2 virally and connect with Washington with the passing doesn’t require the DJs, time and location yet all while interacting with other social lives, players are clearly their future players by reveal- of the “LRA Disarmament and donations. to be determined. people playing the game. Each still stimulated by the feelings ing fictional back-story for the Northern Ugandan Recovery Sun., March 20: Screening character has their own skills that they can get in their virtual game. Halo 3 had an even more Act” to stop the violence and of a rough cut of an up-coming and drawbacks, which is why social worlds. Ferguson explains in-depth simulation called “Iris,” rebuild communities. to bringing peace and prosperity Invisible Children documentary players will often work together why we enjoy those feelings: “We which gave players videos and While the positive impact in to Sub-Saharan Africa,” Stone at 6 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge. to complete the missions - often get an endorphin rush when we other rewards for viewing the Uganda is undeniable, the war is said. Mon., 21: LGBT Q&A event at doing so with exclusive clans learn something ... we’re chemi- promotional website. The ARG now threatening the lives of many Her goal is to gain the interest 7pm in Hauke 007. (which are like virtual clubs cally rewarded.” This is the same “World Without Oil” asked play- more African children. Kony and of as many students as possible Tues., March 22: Featured or fraternities) that help them neurotransmitter reaction that ers to imagine and document his army are gaining new ground in hope that they will further event, the Invisible Children tour communicate and assemble with occurs in our brains after working their lives under the condition and spreading their reign of ter- spread the word. Each time a per- comes to Champlain! Screening ease. Ferguson described how out, becoming excited, or having of a life during a realistic oil ror to Southern Sudan and the son can bring a screening to their of the documentary, “Tony”, at players might feel a similar com- sex. Ferguson explains, “There’s shock. The game’s tagline was Congo. In response, the Invisible community, the domino effect of 11 a.m. in the Hauke Conference mitment to the members of their a secret about game design, and “Play it before you live it,” which Children Organization has devel- the movement continues. Room. clan just as a person might successfully taught players to oped “The Congo Tour.” A group of She is looking for students to Locations are subject to feel for a friend or a fellow cut down on their gasoline emis- volunteers that call themselves help both organizing and pro- change are based on attendance; fraternity member. For this The problem is the sions. McGonigal’s hope is that roadies, as well as Ugandans moting the event. She hopes to anyone who plans to attend reason, some players might the gaming medium can be used who have been affected by the gather interest in the Burlington should contact Stone to help prioritize the commitments decision people to teach players how to change war, are traveling around the community and gather as diverse determine how much space will to their clan mates rather make to turn to their behaviors in other parts country for screenings of a new an audience as possible at her be needed. Anyone who wants than friends or lovers and of their real lives and the world documentary, “Tony.” Thanks to event. more information about the then game becomes their pri- these games for their community as well. Stone, Champlain students are Those who are particularly events, wants to help facilitate, mary social context. Ferguson “The problem isn’t with the going to have their chance to get inspired by the documentary register to attend a screening, or half-jokes, “From the point of only social fulfillment. MMOs,” says Ferguson. The involved with the movement. could have the opportunity to get involved with the Invisible human survival, I could see problem is the decision people This is a cause that doesn’t join Sadie, the Invisible Children Children is encouraged to con- that as being a problem.” He make to turn to these games for require donations, which Stone Roadies, and the Ugandan rep- tact Sadie Stone at Sadie.Stone@ says that Facebook is popular for the secret is that games teach.” their only social fulfillment.” realizes is unrealistic for most resentatives for a luncheon and mymail.champlain.edu or check many of the reasons that MMOs The ability to master parts of the If you or someone you college students. Rather, it is further conversation after the out the Invisible Children website are. game is what’s tied to the amount know might be experiencing a movement that can start a screening. This event will have at www.invisiblechildren.com for Myers explains that when of fun people have when play- the effects of a gaming addic- dialogue, inspire conversations, limited seating and those who a preview of the documentaries. gamers focus too much on their ing games. Game designers like tion, the Counseling Center is and encourage involvement, all are interested are encouraged to virtual relationships, the rela- Jane McGonigal try to give the open for all full and part-time tionships they have with their medium a purpose which, unlike Champlain College students to friends, companions, and family many MMOPRGs, gives the make appointments at no cost. From Embassy in Paris and attended by various not have been possible for me tend to degrade. “Students will player a meaningful and visible An appointment can be set up Page 1 American, French and other to experience such an event had sometimes stay up until 3 or 4 tangible outcome. The purpose by calling the Center, emailing a NATO ally military personnel. it not been for the Champlain a.m.,” she said. Gaming addicts is to teach players to change the counselor, or simply by walking the world. The USMC is tasked In attendance were some highly Study Abroad office, ensuring often don’t place the blame of way they act in real life. In the to the Center in Skiff Hall. with the security of all American honored guests such as the that I was supported even while Embassies; the Marines sta- Ambassador to France, Charles I was temporarily away. tioned at these embassies work H. Rivkin and Brigadier General I would highly recommend to From Innovator LSA (LEAD Student Advisory) I’ve never had a better group of long shifts and primarily interact Paul W. Brier, Commander, all students to take advantage Page 1 and the career track. A group PAs, and Senior PAs. I’m proud with civilians and government U.S.M.C. Forces, Africa; and of every opportunity to study of students, called peer advi- of the leadership role we’ve employees. The Birthday Ball Deputy Commander, U.S.M.C. abroad. Champlain provides your introduction to writing and sors, run the tracks and help developed. It’s in a good place.” is a way in which the staff of Forces, Europe. They delivered some excellent opportunities take notes. Then in the seminar the first-year’s complete their There has been a lot Shelli the embassy can pay tribute to moving speeches honoring the through the Montréal Campus, class, you went over what you requirements. Each year has cer- has seen while at Champlain. their vigilant Marine guards and Marines and were well received the Dublin Campus, third should’ve taken notes on.” tain requirements to complete Her favorite memory was meet- show their appreciation. I was by those in attendance. I sat next party programs and, of course, When CORE was introduced before class registration, such ing the author Tim O’Brien. “He invited to attend the ODC and to a French Ordnance General, exchange programs. When I left to the curriculum and the First- as a community building activi- would write a sentence that could I was able to take my girlfriend which as you can imagine, was France I not only departed an Year Seminar disappeared, ties, and attending a financial just stop me dead in my tracks. It Emma-Louise Richards, a stu- quite an honor, especially since I amazing semester in a wonder- Shelli’s job changed again. workshop. The program even got felt like a privilege to be around dent at Nottingham University was able to practice my French ful country, I also felt as if I was President Finney wanted to recognition last month with an someone who had this skill you in the United Kingdom. in a military context. Overall, leaving a family behind at the start a Student Life Program article in the New York Times. admired.” Yet with all her time The Birthday Ball was extrav- Emma and I had a wonderful embassy with which I still stay that would teach students things Only three years old, LEAD here, she wants to see more. agant, held at the Hilton Hotel time and I know that it would in contact. that they wouldn’t learn in the has yet to bring a class to gradu- “You don’t have unlimited classroom. Shelli started work- ation. It was a difficult decision time, and when you get to be ing with focus groups of faculty for Shelli to leave now. “It was a 63, you have to take that into and students to get feedback on really hard decision to make. The account.” Shelli plans on spend- what they thought a Champlain job is very, very demanding, and ing her time traveling, going to graduate should know and you get to a certain age where places like India, Africa, New value. the hours aren’t nine to five, and Zealand, and traveling in early LEAD consists of eight tracks, that gets hard.” March to Columbia to go to her public relations, sophomore “I love my job. I love my work. youngest son’s wedding. Appointments: 802.879.4811 symposium, common ground, I love my office,” Shelli said. “It’s 400 Cornerstone Dr, Ste 220, Williston cultural simulations, financial, never been an easy decision, but www.tspaWilliston.com

From Ireland of having to wake up Page 1 early to walk instead of rolling out of bed Georgian building that blends half an hour before flawlessly into the city. class and stumbling Inside, there are classrooms across the street and offices, but there are also to the IDX or onto homey touches. If it’s raining, the shuttle bus was there’ll be sneakers lined up disheartening. next to the radiators. The stu- But since I’ve been dent lounge almost always had here, I’ve actually students in it napping, eating started to enjoy the lunch, or watching movies. Even half-hour walk to outside of the Academic Center, the Academic Center. our Champlain group feels Despite the occa- more like a family. We actually sional near-death participate in campus events run-ins with cars and without the bribery of Wings early morning baths over Burlington (though we pre- from buses hitting fer events where food is present, puddles, walking to of course.) It sounds goofy that and from campus has we’ve all banded together on become almost pleas- this big adventure, but it’s kind ant. Even though I of true; last weekend all fifty take almost the same of us headed off to Northern route every day, there Ireland on our first group trip Rachel leads a group of students. Photo Provided is always something out of Dublin together and we to school every day in Dublin, new to discover. Whether it’s had a blast. I was pretty mad. I mean, one admiring the antique shops -Rachel mile isn’t really that far when on Francis Street, avoiding you think about it—it’s about the orange-clad workers hand- When I first heard that I was half the distance from Spinner ing out the free local tabloid, going to have to walk over a mile to campus. But just the thought scoping out new cafes, or watching the tweed-skirted, knee-socked, chattering girls scamper to school, walking to class has become one of my primary ways of soaking in the culture. NOW ENROLLING Becoming confident in get- ting to the Academic Center Cosmetology class starts May 9th 2011 has made me more courageous walking around other parts of Esthetics class starts in June Dublin. I’m not afraid to take a new side street or pop into a new bookshop, and sometimes even getting lost can lead to Mother’s Day Gift Certificate Packages adventures. I’m grateful for my morning walk—without Now Available for Purchase: it, I may have missed out on the chance to see what this PRESENT THIS AD TO RECEIVE city is really about. MOTHER’S DAY -Liz DAY OF BEAUTY $55 $30 Liz on one of the college trips. Photo Provided Includes Facial with Make-up, Manicure, HAIRCUT & COLOR Pedicure, Treatment & Style All services performed by supervised students. Exp 4/30/11 Page 10 The Champlain Current

From China have this preconceived notion of are part of a healthy and func- Page 2 a monolithic, homogenous sort tioning community. of nation with 1.6 billion people. During our stay a professor to a more global perspective” That is simply not the case.” He teaching in HuaZhong Normal said Williams. The trip is part of explains how the Chinese are just University will facilitate us. Prof. a plan purposed by the school to like us, sharing similar hopes Steve Wilmarth is an American broaden the horizons of students and aspirations and the drive to national from Connecticut teach- looking to go abroad, and who be free thinking individuals who ing abroad in Wuhan. He has better to lead the parade been a travel mate and com- than Rob Williams? panion of Rob’s for four years In addition to already hav- The Chinese are now and been in contact with ing traveled to China once in him ever since the trip was first 2009, Prof. Williams has been just like us, sharing started. a driving factor in expedit- similar hopes The class will video chat live ing the cultural diffusion with Mr. Wilmarth on Monday between American college and aspirations morning to be given a virtual students here in Vermont tour of the city on Google Earth with other students across and the drive to before the trip taking place just the globe. be free thinking four days before they depart. It While speaking with Prof. seems as if an idea has become Williams I asked how this individuals who are a reality, as we get closer and process might be slowed part of a healthy closer to leaving I ask myself, by misconceptions Chinese what adventure are to be had citizens may have about and functioning and how can I possibly explain westerners, to which Rob what I have seen when I return. responded it is actually quite community. the opposite. “Americans

From 364 with their pot smoking,’ cause of blissful contemplation, the col- Page 7 they figure no cops gonna stop lege sophomore then added, “Oh ‘em. So, I figure I’m just gonna man. The headshops are gonna be are just gonna have to deal with rob ‘em, get their pot,” stated the like, so screwed man.” it. Think of it as a day off for us, grizzled streetwalker, as he bran- There has been much specu- and a day “on” for all of you.” dished a small, rusty revolver lation as to when this Hell Day When a member of the crowd from his tattered coat. “This here will happen, in the absence of questioned when Hell Day will be, baby’s gotten me through some an official date by the BPD. “I McDavis responded, “Right now!” tough times, oh yes you have, bet it’s gonna be on Mardi Gras,” As the crowd began to panic, yes you have,” the scraggly hobo said Burlington resident Sarah McDavis then burst into laughter, whispered, coddling the gun in O’Hara. “I mean, let’s face it: saying, “Just kidding; you really his arms. “Hey,” he then asked, Mardi Gras is a shit-show regard- think we’d tell you? What the hell reaching out with the pistol in his less of whether or not the cops are are you gullible bastards gonna outstretched hand, “you wanna there.” do without us?” touch it?” He then retracted his “I hope it’s on St. Patrick’s Amid the ensuing torrent hands, clutching his gun close to Day,” said UVM student Patrick of raised hands and distressed his chest and yelling, “No! Don’t O’Reilly McFinnegan. “What says faces from the bewildered crowd, touch it! It’s mine! Mine!” ‘St. Paddies’ more than violent, Chief McDavis reportedly left his Others are not so excited for uncontrolled rioting?” podium, stating that he was “too the holiday of chaos, such as UVM As of press time, nobody from damn busy to deal with all these student Colby Gunderson, who the Burlington Police Department goddamn hippies and their god- asked our sources. “Like, who’s could be reached for clarification damn hippy questions.” gonna stop people from just, like, on when Hell Day will take place, As news of the upcoming Hell looting stores and, like, setting as every officer in the precinct was Day spread, it has been received fires and shit?” When reminded too busy playing Super Smash with mixed reactions by the that nobody will stop him, per Brothers to “speak with any god- Burlington public. Some residents, the moniker Hell Day, Gunderson damn hippy reporters.” Nor could such as a local vagrant who chose immediately changed his mind, any 911 operators be reached. to go by the name “Grubbs,” are stating, “Oh shit! I’m totally In fact, there weren’t really any excited for a day without police. gonna, like, loot stores and, like, ambulances on the road this “See, I figure all dem kids is gonna set fires and shit! This is gonna be morning…or fire trucks... be all like ‘four twenty, maaaaan!’ great!” Pausing for a brief moment Holy shit. It’s today. A snow woman takes shape as Kyle Dodson prepares her swimsuit. Photo by Christian Napolitano

From Perry Hall “Instead of using three wells the well system, so we got lucky,” Page 2 that we pump to and from, we’re mentioned Lekstetis. The geo- pumping from one well and then thermal system wells that were they got down to about 500-feet, putting it to the other well,” built cost $98,000, but were esti- hit 250-gallons of water, and said Lekstetis. This reduced the mated at $150,000. could not drill any further. “At overall footage that they had “Initially the payback was that point we decided, ‘Okay, let’s to drill from 6000-feet to about around 7 to 8 years with a go to the next well site and try to 1300-feet. three-well system,” said George. drill again and see if we can hit Perry Hall mechanical sys- “By the time we were all done the same spring of water or aqui- tems did not cost anymore than the payback on the system was fer’ and we did,” said Lekstetis. a standard water source heat slightly under a year.” The second well is about 800-feet pumping system. “I think it actu- “It’s working like a charm,” deep and hits about the same ally cost a little bit less because concluded Lekstetis. amount of water. of what we were able to do with

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From Cake will be acknowledged with non-intentional risks) Page 3 certificates. •Dream the seemingly impos- Criteria for judging the con- sible and find a way to make it Each submission must be accom- test – and baking or creating happen (or are willing to pursue panied by a brief explanation of your cake include: the path) intent. • Embrace courageous/cre- • Innovate (think outside the Undergraduate students ative thinking box; even destroy the box) in a CCM Division program • Have a genuine interest • Show an interest in current or who are enrolled in a CCM in a variety of media for self- events (aesthetic, political, social, class this semester are eligible. expression etc) Collaborative pairs and groups • Will open themselves to • Show promise of speaking of up to eight people are encour- the possibilities of creative in a unique artistic voice aged to submit a cake. collaboration • Articulate ideas and engage The winner(s) will be • Work well in and are moti- in discussion about art, creativ- announced at the CCM Honors vated to work in self-directed ity, the world Night Saturday, April 16. The situations winning individual or group will • Take intentional creative For more details, contact take home $250; runners-up risks (and/or are willing to take Ronis at [email protected].

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Abbey Schneider makes some adjustments. The completed snow woman, enjoying the sun.

Viktor Jagar suits up for the snow. Humans and dogs alike enjoyed the snow on the IDX Terrace.

Photos by Christian Napolitano

Sonoma and Lisa Mazzariello. Page 12 The Champlain Current Iron Chef 2011

The WCAX Channel 3 news team interviews Sodexo Executive Chef Sandi Earle. Iron Chef 2011 winners Lisa Mazzariello, director, Student Life Center (left) and Lina Balcom (assistant director, Student Activities) prep at the Crepe Bar. Tenzin Chotso, Euro cook, at center.

Ted DiGrande, general manager of Sodexo, videos belly dancer Meghan McCormick at the Moroccan Station. Bret Dewhurst, admissions counselor, greets diners at the Euro Station. Photos by Stephen Mease