CCWG REPORT OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCE Alum aids Recommendations Haiti with begin to take effect prop plane Working group for decades. The College has at- revises the tempted numerous policy and en- By MICHAEL BROPHY forcement approaches to confront ASST. NEWS EDITOR the systemic abuse of alcohol in College's student social life and change the Jonathan Glynn '74 was by no alcohol policy campus culture of excessive stu- means a full-time human rights dent drinking. Despite these re- activist, although he has sup- By BENJAMIN COOK peated efforts, dangerous, ported and run many charity LOCAL NEWS EDITOR high-risk drinking remains a staple events in his native state of New of student life at Colby." York. He was by no means an ex- Reducing abusive alcohol con- One of the CCWG's recom- pert pilot, either, although he had sumption was the theme of the mendations that has attracted earned his private pilot's license Campus Culture Working Group's much student attention is the and had five years of flight expe- (CCWG) 10 recommendations, possibility of making changes to rience with 500 hours logged. which it published last spring. The the existing alcohol points sys- When the Jan. 12's earthquake diverse group included students, tem that the administration uses struck Haiti, however, Glynn de- faculty, members of the adminis- in disciplinary procedures. Stu- cided, "[I] had a pilot's license, a tration, trustees, alumni, parents dents have consistently viewed small plane and the desire to help and Waterville residents. All of the current points system, which the Haitians...so I pulled myself these groups engaged each other was instituted in 2005, as overly together and made it happen." in a discussion on ways to prevent complex. A new disciplinary Glynn knew how valuable a excessive drinking and to foster a plan proposed by the CCWG di- small plane like his would be in stronger, more responsible com- vides offenses between individ- aiding Haiti, so he began work- munity at the College. uals who are under 21 and those ing with Cavalry Chapel in New According to the CCWG's final who are over 21, creating differ- Jersey and flew down over report, "At Colby, the central role ent consequences for each age $100,000 worth of medical sup- T-^?-— cURii nmn&mco-v KH alcohol plays in student social life Btla Fleck and The Africa Project combined bluegrass and African music onstage Friday, Feb. 26. has been a source of great concern See CCWG, Page 3 —— See WINGS, Page 2 Elite status Help Haiti raises over $70 K for relief is focus of Student-led effort holds dinner and auction, total f undsraised more than triple original goal spearheaded by Kaplan and Sandy Maisel said, explaining the three goals: to care for our pa- It should be in partnership with By ALLISON EHRENREICH Danny Garin *13. group's choice to donate funds to tients, to alleviate the root causes the community at all levels of NEWS EDITOR recent talk Page Commons was bustling on PHI , which has been working on of disease in their communities delivery...it must address basic Lisa Kaplan *13, one of the Friday,Feb. 26, filled with students, the ground in Haiti for over 20 and to share lessons learned social and economic needs and By EMMA CREEDEN students heading Colby's Haitian faculty,'parents, alumni and local yearsT MWsH^thVWilliam R. around the world," that in order to be universal and NEWS STAFF Relief Effort, said she has "a the- guests. "You know there's a good Kenan Jr. Professor of Govern- Mary Amory, a representative sustained [PIH] must partner How is elite status produced? ory about good karma points. It turnout when you're bumping into with the final public center." And how do the students who works kind of like a bank." Ka- people," Rock West, a Colby par- PIH is currently focusing on enjoy of an elite status convince plan and the rest of the students ent and event attendee, said. the urgent medical and surgical themselves that they deserve and faculty who have been dili- Sodexo provided the dinner at a needs of the people of Haiti and these privileges? On Thursday, gently raising funds since the price reduced by 25 percent and has developed a $ 125 million re- Feb. 25, Ruben Gaztambide-Fer- earthquake on Jan. 12 cashed in President William "Bro" Adams covery plan. nandez addressed these questions big on the good karma they have underwrote the remainder of the "Believe me, your efforts do when he spoke with students on been collecting at the Colby for cost. The men*s baseball team, bring hope. Your vision inspires the Hill about the "Five Es" of Haiti Benefit and Auction. The women's volleyball team and other the generosity of the people in elite education: exclusion, en- evening's silent auction pulled in student volunteers cheerily pitched the field, those in the back office gagement, excellence, entitle- over SI0,000 and, including din- in as members of the wait staff. and other colleges...The energy ment and envisioning. ner tickets, table seats and gift Tom Hurley '12 played the piano that you've put in is fueling the Gaztambide-Fernandez , assis- from sponsors, raised a grand during the meal and four of the work that Partners in Health tant professor of curriculum, total of $20,000. With this re- College's a cappella groups sang at tries to do," Amory said. "On be- teaching and learning at the Uni- cently addition, Colby for Haiti the beginning of the evening. half of [PIH]...I thank you for versity of Toronto's Ontario Insti- has raised a total of over $70,000 The evening featured a silent everything you have and will tute for Studies in Education spent thus far, more than tripling the auction with items donated from continue to do." two years living at one of the top group's original goal of $18,000. local businesses and people asso- Yanica Faust in '10 and Jessica 16 most prestigious boarding The funds raised will go to Part- ciated with the College. Items up Frick ' 10, who were in Port-au- JEFF CARPENTER/THE COLBY ECHO schools in the United States. ners in Health (P1H) and its Stand for auction ran the gamut from Students, faculty and alumni f illed Page to support Haitian relief. Prince, Haiti visiting Faustin's While there, he conducted ethno- with Haiti program to help re- Red Sox tickets to gift certificates, family when the earthquake graphic research on how diverse build the country after January's wine, original Haitian art and a struck, also spoke at the dinner. socioeconomic and cultural back- devastating earthquake, which handmade solid wood breakfast ment and director of the Goldfarb for PIH, spoke at the event. "The people of Haiti were hos- grounds shape the process of be- has taken the lives of between table that was crafted and donated Center, has been working directly "Partners in Health really walks pitable, friendly, gracious, warm, coming elite and how students 200,000 and 250,000 Haitians by West. with Kaplan and Garin on the re- their talk," she said. "Their long- funny, kind, curious and very convince themselves that they are and caused an estimated $8 bil- "What is needed in Haiti is not lief effort since it began. term recovery plan is built on inviting and inclusive," Faustin "the bestof the best" through their lion in property loss. just immediate relief from this dis- PIH "works to bring modern this core philosophy of health said. The two friends were having experiences of the multiple di- The Goldfarb Center for Pub- aster, but a commitment to rebuild medical care to poor communities and social justice: access to a great time in Haiti, she said, but lic Affairs and Civic Engagement a society, an economy and a cul- in 12 countries around the world," health care is a basic right. It See ELITISM, Page 2 is sponsoring the relief effort, ture that will take care of Haiti," according to its website. "PIH has needs to be free and accessible. See DINNER, Page 2 CONTRA DANCING IN FOSS I THIS WEEK'S ECHO

NICK lODfCE/THE COLBY ECHO Students get their contra groove on in Foss on Saturday,Feb. 27. Check out the Echo's contra dancing video at www.thecolbyecho.com Photo programgrows with Green Relief effort goingstrong they spoke. From DINNER , Page 1 By LAUREN FIORELLI students discover a new interest. potentially lead to a major or committed to building an addition The evening closed with Garin NEWS STAFF The photography program at minor with a concentration in to the art museum to put many of and Kaplan announcing the total the College is expanding its cur- photography," Green wrote in an its new treasures on permanent "That was before the earthquake amount raised. In addition to the Over January, a handful of stu- riculum thanks to Green's dedica- e-mail to photography students. display," according to the Colby hit." The girls spoke of the de- dinner, funds have come from dents were trekking around campus tion to the program and the An art major with a concentra- Magazine in its spring 2008 issue. struction they saw there and the "Colby for Haiti" T-shirt sales and carrying tripods and small wooden administration's support and tion in photography will take In- As part of this expansion, the cur- fear it inspired in them for the an anonymous donation from two boxes. These students were the recognition of his hard work and troduction to Digital Imaging as rent photography studio in the safety of their family and friends. alumni who promised to donate photographers from the JanPlan his courses' popularity. Prior to a prerequisite to the photography basement of Bixler will be taken "Luckily, they were safe," $25,000 if the College could raise course Photography: A Historical Green's arrival, the College of- sequence. Foundations in Studio down and reconstructed as well. Frick said. But many others that much as well. Suffice it to Introduction, taught by Assistant fered a Photo 1 course and occa- Art will still be required to com- As a member of the building were not. "We didn 't know say, "we have met our challenge," Professor of Art Gary Green. sionally Photo II. "We've been plete the art major with a studio committee. Green has some input what to do. We were very wor- as Maisel said. Green's Jan- trying to build art concentration, though not as in the design of the studio, work- ried about the people we had "There 's still definitely a need Plan course in- [the program] a prerequisite to the photo se- ing with Project Manager Kelly met there." Survival—"if we for aid, so we're not going to stop troduces since I got here, quence. The current course His- Doran, assistant director of capital were even going to make it here," Kaplan said. "What we're students to anti- The expansion that was part of tory of Photography is taught by planning and construction. "I'm back [home and to Colby]"— going to look to do in the future is quarian photo- the idea," Green Laura Saltz, associate professor not the designer, but I'm the per- was at the forefront of their to organize JanPlan trips, spring grap hic of the said. The new of art and American studies, son who says what I need," Green minds there, she said. The girls break trips[and] summer hips for processes such curriculum curriculum will every other spring. It will now said. During the proposed con- were able to take a military students to volunteer to help... and as cyanotypes add the courses be required as one of the art his- struction of the Museum, alternate plane to Florida. Frick said she rebuild Haiti." (or "Sun coincides Introduction to tory courses needed for the art darkroom facilities will be neces- is proud of what the College "This is a wonderful start to Prints"), pin- with plans to Digital Imaging major with a studio art concen- sary. The Photography Club lab in has done and urged guests, "not help the country, but there's still holes (those and Photo III: tration in photography. Roberts Union is a possibility, to forget Haiti." so much more that we can do, wooden boxes) expand the Advanced Pho- Advanced Photography offers Green said, but not definite. The The girls presented a slide even from here in Waterville, and palladium Museum. The tography, as the opportunity to choose the introduction of digital photogra- show of scenes from Haiti while Maine," she said. prints. These well as alter the focus of one's own work, whether phy to the curriculum necessitates processes are proposed focus of the cur- it be film, digital or historical. a digital lab, which he hopes will not widely expansion is rent Photo II "There is an opportunity in Ad- be temporarily accommodated by known to partic- course. vanced Photography...to pursue the Bixler Computer Lab. "Con- ipants of the set to open Green said whatever [a student has] gotten in struction should begin in summer digital age. by the summer the new course, any of the other classes, including 2011," Doran said. Some of the of 2013, Introduction to A Historical Introduction," Green Green is excited about the ex- work from the the Digital Imag- said. The combination of certain pansion. "The administration class is currently College's ing, is "not processes, old and new, makes for was very supportive in doing exhibited in a going to be lot of nuanced possibilities. "If this...so I want to get it going," display case in bicentennial. technically a somebody wants to.. ¦ [scan a film he said. "I want people to know the lobby of the photo course; negative] and make a big digital that we're growing." Colby Museum it's going to be print, or digital negatives and For those interested in photog- of Art. a digital imaging course without make palladium prints...they can raphy, Greeii brings a profes- Green came to the Hill in 2007 cameras, so it's going to cover just do that." sional photographer to speak with and is currently the sole photogra- two-dimensional design tech- The expansion of the curricu- students and members of the phy professor at the College. A niques." Photo I will be a dark- lum coincides with plans to ex- Colby community at large once a Historical Introduction, he said, room class, Photo II will be an pand the Museum. The proposed year. This year 's guest is photog- gives students who wouldn't nor- introduction to digital and color expansion is set to open by the rapher Mark Steinmetz and he mally take photography a chance photography and Photo III will be summer of 2013, the College's bi- will be speaking on Wednesday, to become familiar with the facil- "a synthesis of the two," he said. centennial. "When [the College] March 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Bixler ities and the materials. The class "These courses, plus one fur- announced the gift of the Lunder 154. The talk is free and open to also has the possibility to help its ther independent study will now Collection [in May 2007], Colby the public. JOT CARPENTER/THE COIBY ECHO Danny Garin '13 and Lisa Kaplan '13 pose after a very success- Jut night ofjundraising on Friday, Feb. 26. State awards student-written grant The mindset of elitism 'f intrinsic characteristics green energy " From __THSM. Page 1 itmt , to Sustain Mid-Maine for "6f,^«b put it in students' own (Maine to what makes each of By MICHAEL BROPHY continued working with the local oil prices pany based in Madison, terms, ASST. NEWS EDITOR government after classes started Erario said that what they that provides all the tomatoes mensions of an elite education. them 'special,'" he said. up again and his original project plan to accomplish with the served in the College's dining The "Five Es" is a process that Students are expected not only to On Feb. 12, the City of Water- gave him the opportunity to help grant money is to provide local halls, grows their vegetables in each Weston student underwent in be engaged in their academic and ville and the Town of Winslow create the City of Waterville Sus- citizens with a "one stop shop- local heated greenhouses, pow- order to find a place at the school, extracurricular environment, but won a $ 170,000 government grant tainability Committee. ping approach for home energy ered by excess heat from elec- he said. also to excel. Demonstrating excel- from the State of Maine Energy Erario has stayed in Waterville improvements." SMM plans to tricity generation. "Weston" is the pseudonym lence and achievement is "crucial Efficiency Conservation Block every summer since, spending the provide 100 homes with basic Erario said he is excited be- Gaztambide-Fernandez has cre- for internalizing a sense of entitle- Grant program. For Steve Erario summer of 2008 helping two home energy efficiency im- cause "so much more money is ated to protect the identity of the ment to elite status," Gaztambide- '10, who spearheaded the grant Colby students replicate in Fair- provements like major air seal- likely coming in from the state and boarding school where he did his Femandez said. This sense of proposal, winning the grant is the field and Winslow the same sus- ing and improved insulation. For federal levels for home energy im- research. While there, he exam- entitlement is based on the notion culmination of nearly three years tainabvlity plan he first took on the another 100 homes that prove provements" and both the Gover- ined how students constructed that if you "can get throughWeston , of work with the local govern- year before. He then spent the they can pay for more costly im- nor of Maine John Baldacci (D) their identities as "Westonians." you can get through anything." ments to make the greater Water- summer of 2009 directing three provements, SMM will help sub- and President Barack Obama have The questions "What overarch- Once students "survive Weston," ville area more eco-friendly and new student interns from the Col- sidize the costs of home energy endorsed the type of energy effi- ing regimes control what people they retain their elite status by en- sustainable. lege in an energy-planning project efficiency. "Furthermore, if a ciency and sustainability projects can say and do?" and "Who can visioning themselves as the future Erario, an environmental stud- with SMM. home is already very efficient SMM is pursuing. say what?" elite of society. ies major, joined the team that was The grant the City recently and wants to install solar hot "If our innovative program framed his Westonians do already working on the proposal in won came from a $5.75 million water," Erario said, "we will overcomes a lot of the barriers study of status not see them- October of 2009 as an independent grant from the American Recov- fully subsidize that assessment other efforts have failed to ad- groups and Students are selves as lawyers, study. As one of the founding ery and Reinvestment Act, a part and arrange for financing and dress in the past, this could po- symbolic but as Supreme members of Sustain Mid-Maine of the Obama administration's joint purchasing to lower the sition the area to get a boatload boundaries. expected not Court judges. (SMM), a government-sponsored stimulus package. cost to homeowners." of money," Erario said, as cur- Gaztambide- only to be They do not envi- organization focused on finding "The plan we devised is in line Additionally, roughly $10,000 rently 85 percent of the money Fernandez also sion themselves ways to make the greater Water- with local and national efforts and from the grant will go toward a homeowners spend on oil goes explored the engaged in their as teachers but as ville area as sustainable and en- aspirations to accelerate energy prefeasibility study for a wood- out of state, and a large part of concept of academic and principals or as ergy-efficient as possible, winning conservation, the use of renew- fired cogeneration plant. When that goes overseas. "elite identifi- members of the this grant was by no means Er- able resources and the creation of any power plant burns fuel for Not only will lowering energy cation," a extracurricular administration. ario's first contribution to local en- productive jobs for the future," electricity, it wastes an enormous costs keep businesses competitive process he ob- environment, but Westonians do vironmental efforts. John Joseph, SMM Energy Com- amount of heat in the form of un- and keeps jobs in Maine, but served in We- not want to be- In the summer of 2007, be- mittee chair and co-author of the used steam or hot water. The the- SMM 's new programs will also ston's students. also to excel. come doctors; tween his freshman and sopho- grant, said. ory behind cogeneration is that create about a dozen local jobs. In "Identifica- they want to be- more years, Erario found an With the grant money, SMM the planet can capture that addition, Erario said, all of the tion is not the come surgeons- internship with the City of Water- will impact between 250 and 300 wasted heat and use it to power money saved on home energy ef- same as psychological 'iden- Students see the "perfect We- ville helping to put together a sus- homes, saving the homeowners an other processes. For example, ficiency stays "exactly where it tity,'" he said, "but [it] is the stonian" as someone who "can tainability plan for the city. He estimated $ 115 thousand at current Backyard Farms, the local com- should be: in citizen's pockets." process by which people make manage lots of knowledge," claims to various categories and Gaztambide-Fernandez said. The labels. Identification is not rec- "perfect Westonian" can social- ognized as something internal but ize with the jocks, the musicians Alumnus brings medical supplies to Haiti something external." and the artists while also balanc- area. Glynn ended up staying in kept building." for my next trip down March He said that the "Five Es" of ing friends, athletics and ex- From WINGS. Page 1 Haiti helping transport medical Because the earthquake crushed 15,h : 'lots of chloroquine, elite status and education are "in- tracurricular activities, in supplies around Haiti for 17 days. Haiti's already weak infrastruc- amoxil, atenolol, advil, tylenol, terconnected" and that processes addition to maintaining good plies to make-shift hospitals in "I stayed down there longer than ture, Glynn said that his "phone Septra, ciprofloxacin, metronida- such as exclusion "continue to op- grades. Students at Weston do Jacmel, Haiti and the surrounding I had thought because things jusl service was marginal...you just zol.' Please contact me if you erate throughout the time spent at not describe themselves as the didn 't know what you were going have access to these donated the school." Exclusion, he noted, "perfect Westonian" because to get or when you were going to supplies whether they have ex- is the first "E" that students en- others are always "smarter or get it." Glynn did, however, find a pired or not. Thank you." counter in the "Weston bubble." more talented," yet everyone lot support on Facebook. "It was Since he's stopped flying From his book, The Best of the identifies as a Westonian. really a community.. .it was amaz- back and forth to Haiti, Glynn Best: Becoming Elite at an No matter the degree of differ- ing," he said. has been raising funds here in American Boarding School, he ence every student arrives with, ssffiss: Even after returning, Glynn America and is planning two described how students' first en- whether it is class, race or gender, still uses both Facebook profile major fundraisers on March 13 counter with exclusion occurs Gaztambide-Fernandez said that HCilr .styling and the Wings Over Haiti Face- and 14, which he will hold on during the admissions process: one Weston student told him, S book group to further develop Long Island, NY. He plans to re- "Students begin to identify as "Once you come in you need to Ta tn.in.ltn.Q £,alov^ the network he has helping him turn to Haiti after the fundrais- Westonians through implicit see yourself as a Westonian." The of I13Main St. WTVL. with his relief efforts. One of his ing weekend. messages that, rather than sug- institution of elite education, 873-1344 most recent status updates said, For more information or to sup- gesting the complexity of the ad- the experience of the "Five Es," is Mon-Fri-8-S:30 "This is what's needed now in port Glynn, visit his website at missions selection process, where elite status is produced and Sat. -8-4:00 Haiti and what I need to bring www.wingsoverhaiti .com reduce it to a matter of each stu- privilege is maintained. New policymay ban hard alcohol, workinggroup report under review Proposal addresses drinkingculture SGA will then have the opportu- meeting with a dean where residents a stronger and more unified Col- drinking. These types of nity to make further suggestions. drafted a Statement of Community lege community. changes are being organized by President Jacob Fischer * 10 said. The process will likely continue Expectations, as "Although the meet- the Registrar and will be avail- From CCWO , Page 1 "A new alcohol violation system throughout April. suggested by the ings [last month] were able next semester. will certainly affect student life Although the CCWG's focus CCWG. These good to have with the This JanPlan, the College group. Furthermore, disciplinary when it becomes active next has been on alleviating high risk talks "were heav- The [CAC] deans, I hope they be- made efforts to offer more pro- action would depend on how year.. .replacing the alcohol drinking, they have certainly ily focused on is preparing come a permanent part gramming for students so that many existing offenses students points system with a simpler sys- been "working on all different creating a more of dorm life [without drinking was not the only option have and whether or not they tem that integrates the recom- fronts," Vice President for Stu- equitable and to voteon the the deans]... a meaning- during a time that is historically were consuming hard alcohol or mendation to only allow hard dent Affairs and Dean of Stu- communal living new policy ful way to create local less busy. Campus Life and other beer and wine. alcohol at catered events and in dents James S. Terhune environment in government in a sense," student groups will be working The proposed plan would also the Pub." explained. The group's recom- the dorms," Fis- next week. Terhune said. hard to create more events for stu- limit the use of hard alcohol to The College Affairs Committee mendations are not necessarily a cher said Some other sugges- dents that take the focus away the Pub and to licensed events, (CAC) is preparing to vote on the statement against alcohol, but By taking a tions the CCWG has from alcohol. regardless of whether the indi- new policy next week. Once they rather they seek to stop the dan- closer look at personal behavior, proposed include offering more Though the process has been vidual is 21 or older. In terms of make a decision, the Presidents1 gerous drinking that puts people especially with regard to alcohol, classes on Friday and having gradual, the CCWG hopes to the alcohol policy, "students will Council will discuss the proposal in risk of serious illness and these meetings also give each professors make assignments make its recommendations a per- see specific changes," Student and their opinion will influence a even death. dorm the opportunity to engage due on Fridays to limit the num- manent part of campus life by Government Association (SGA) final draft of the disciplinary code. Last month, each dorm had a in discussion about how to make ber of days that students spend next year. -

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research on South African magic Lincoln's administration. Holt, and writing myself, I can bring a in the past, and this spring he Leonard explains, came from a lot of my skills, experience and plans to revisit the region to slaveholding family in knowledge into the classroom." meet with various practitioners Kentucky and served as Sabbaticals are also beneficial of magic. One of these practi- Lincoln's judge advocate gener- to students, Leonard says, tioners of divination and herbal al. He was in charge of military because they give professors "a medicine, called a sangoma, has justice during the Civil War and break from a lot of other respon- even invited O'Neill to shadow "was so famous and so highly sibilities, like committee work. her while she goes out and per- respected during his life that When we come back we are usu- forms spells. many people wanted him to ally refreshed and re-energized, O'Neill plans to observe the become president of the United which is great for our students." ancient influences on modem- States," she says. Professor and Director of day South African spells, as well Unfortunately, this important Education Mark Tappan is also as draw parallels between how historical fi gure has since been on sabbatical this year in magic is practiced in South forgotten "for reasons I hope to Waterville. He is interviewing Africa today and how it has been explain in my book," Leonard elementary and middle school practiced for many years says. She is working on the biog- teachers "who have been identi- throughout the Mediterranean. raphy at an office in the Milieu fied as particularly effective with The knowledge and experience House and at her home in boys" to finalize a paper he and O'Neill will gain on sabbatical tie Waterville. She has also visited his colleagues are working on in perfectly with the courses he the Library of about boys' teaches on love poetry, myths and Congress in experiences as archaeology. Taking time off to Washington, The more students in the COURTESY OF KERRILL O'NEILL do research will make these DC, where she state of Maine. While on sabbatical next year, associate professor of classics Kerrill O 'Neill will finish classes "much more fresh and obtained much engaged I am as a His research researching artifacts uncovered from an archeological site in Greece, of which he is the director. interesting," he says, when he of her archival scholar, the more will influence returns to teaching the following material. The his teaching fall. "You keep re-reading the tentative title research I do, the when he at the College, professors have worked on the site over the past same epics, but you see new for her book is returns to cam- By RACHEL GOFF more I know the option of going on a pre- four summers, and some stu- things in them." Lincoln ' s pus next fall, as ASST. FEATURES EDITOR tenure sabbatical. This gives dents who excelled and were "I'm excited to think about the Forgotten Ally: about the time his courses will them the opportunity to conduct particularly interested in the differences to my teaching [when Judge Advocate period I teach include Boys to "From a student 's perspec- research that can help them gain work were even invited to come I come back from sabbatical]," General Joseph Men and tive, when you 're here for four tenure. Every six years after their back and work on the site full- O'Neill says. "[The work I do on Holt, and it will and the more Children and years and you discover that a initial pre-tenure sabbatical, pro- time after they graduated. sabbatical] broadens my perspec- be the fifth excited I am to Adolescents in professor you really like is fessors are eligible to go on sab- After five years, the excava- tive, it reinvigorates me [and] it book Leonard Schools and going to be away [on sabbati- batical again. tion of the site is finally com- makes me not just a better schol- has published. teach it. Society. cal], I understand why you To apply for sabbatical, pro- plete. O'Neill has finished his ar but a better teacher." Leonard's Though los- would be disappointed," Kerrill fessors submit a proposal to the research on the figurines that Elizabeth Leonard, John J. and research coin- Elizabeth Leonard ing contact with O'Neill, Julian D. Taylor associ- Dean of Faculty's office. "[The were uncovered from it, and this Cornelia V. Gibson professor of cides with the John J. and Cornelia V. Gibson a professor for Professor of History ate professor of classics, says. College] want[s] to see what summer he plans to focus on the history, shares this sentiment. courses she a period of time However, "if the best professors you're planning to do," O'Neill seals and jewelry. In his "Although I know students can teaches at the can be frustrat- weren't going away to do work, says. Professors can choose to research, O'Neill interprets the sometimes be frustrated by hav- College, most of which focus on ing for students, it is important to maybe they wouldn't be the best go on sabbatical for a semester materials and "what [they] tell ing faculty they like and count on American history during the remember that students are ulti- professors." at 100 percent salary or for a full us about the settlement," he go on sabbatical, this is an essen- nineteenth century. "The more mately the ones that profit from One of the reasons that many year at 80 percent pay. Those says. Ultimately, he will prepare tial feature of what we do and it engaged I am as a scholar," she professors going on sabbatical. professors at the College choose who opt for a full year have to his research for publication. makes us better instructors in the says, *tthe more research 1 do, the "Students are constantly get- to go on sabbatical is because teach an extra course the year In the fall of this year, classroom," she says. more I know about the time peri- ting the benefit of active schol- "Colby 's standards for tenure before they go away, in addition O'Neill will finish up a book he Leonard is currently on sab- od I teach and the more excited I ars," O'Neill says. Professors are very rigorous," according to to the five courses per year that is writing on love magic in batical this year. She appreciates am to teach it." gain knowledge and experience O'Neill. The College is looking the College requires professors ancient love poetry and its that the College requires teach- One of the courses Leonard on sabbatical that helps to make to hire "active scholars" who are to teach. prevalence in Roman culture. ers to do research and publish, teaches is Introduction to them more informed and enthusi- interested in research and being O'Neill will be on sabbatical He also plans to continue his "but to do it well, I need time History, "a history methods astic educators. published, he explains, and for all of next year, and during research on ancient love magic away from campus to focus," course in which, among other "I have enjoyed my sabbatical, going on sabbatical gives pro- this time he hopes to work on a in South Africa, where even she says. "That's what I'm enjoy- things, students learn about how but I realize it's a great privilege, fessors "a chance to really variety of projects. This sum- today it is not uncommon for ing this year." historians do their research and and I'm trying to put it to good advance their research and work mer, he will finish his research people to perform ancient spells Leonard is using her break writing, and then do historical use," Tappan says. "I miss teach- on publications" in order to on an archeological site in to get their beloved into bed from teaching to work on a research and writing of their ing, and I'm looking forward to meet those standards. Greece, where he is the director. with them. biography of Joseph Holt, a own," she explains. "Because I getting back in the classroom In their fourth year of teaching Up to 25 Colby students have O'Neill has conducted major figure in Abraham do so much historical research next fall." Upcoming S.H.O.U.T.! weekend to raise awareness about wealth on the Hill

By NICOLE HEWES Pavilion, with performances by more equitable future for people al, biographical songs and her NEWS STAFF the Colbyettes and the Colby across the globe." This is the rea- great stage presence. Eight. There will also be demon- son why the women's, gender, and There are S.H.O.U.T.! events The Pugh Community strations in karate and Taiko, a sexuality studies department was throughout the day on Saturday, Board's (PCB 's) annual form of drumming. so eager to bring her to campus. beginning with a number of dis- S.H.O.U.T.! weekend is slated to On Thursday evening, there "She is the living, breathing cussion groups for students. take place this weekend, March will be a keynote address by embodiment of what we all hope Students are invited to discuss 4-6. S.H.O.U.T. stands for renowned political rights activist is possible," Arellano says. topics such as sexuality, social "Speaking, Hearing, Opening Angela Davis in Lorimer Chapel The S.H.O.U.T.! events con- class, healthcare, gender and Up Together," and the weekend at 7 p.m. The title of her lecture is tinue on Friday with a PostSecret identity from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will provide a number of oppor- "Activism, Diversity in Higher display in the Pugh Center. in the Pugh Center. Students who tunities for students to engage in Education." Angela Davis has PostSecret is a community mail are interested in these topics will discussions and workshops relat- been heralded as one of the most art program that was started by lead the discussions, which ed to this year's theme: "Spread important public intellectuals of Frank Warren in 2005. As part of promise to be candid rather than the Wealth." our time and has a reputation for the project, individuals create planned in advance. "This year's S.H.O.U.T. ! being a very dynamic speaker. homemade postcards that anony- Kira Novak ' 12 is in charge of weekend will be dedicated to Lisa Arellano, professor of mously reveal secrets that they organizing the academic work- FILE PHOTO reminding all students that while American and women's studies, have never shared with anyone shops, and she says she is look- Cooking mclian food was one of the many S.H.O.U.T.! events last year. America's economy may not be played a major role in getting before. The postcards are then put ing forward to them because booming, we are certainly rich in Davis to Colby. She cites Davis' on the PostSecret website, where "they are all led by students who on Saturday with an endnote culture," the events chair, Sonia "social activism, revolutionary visitors can view them. The pro- are passionate about the sub- address by beloved education Mahabir '11 , explains. thinking and political writings [as ject has become wildly popular jects, and it's such a great oppor- professor Adam Howard, speak- The weekend kicks off indicators of] her lifelong commit- because it allows people to share tunity to really learn about other ing about what it means to Thursday at noon in Pulver ment to social change and a better, their worries and concerns with- people's experiences, knowledge "spread the wealth." out revealing their identity. and culture." The final S.H.O.U.T.! event There have been a number of During the afternoon, students will be a dance on Saturday night and buy ^SlHj B Patrice I our PostSecret stations set up will have the opportunity to at 10 p.m. in Page Commons. The insurance ^k ofthroug h OHM around campus, and students are engage in a number of interac- event is sponsored by Student their ^K because exceptional encouraged to design their own tive workshops across campus. Programming Board and the and service competitive postcard and reveal secrets that The workshops will also be stu- theme is "Let it Rain." ^p rates. ^^(I ^BKL I highly recommend they may be harboring. The dent-led and will encompass a There will be a S.H.O.U.T.! OHM Agency for W^^M ^L^m% vou ca" postcards will then be featured large range of activities such as weekend table set up in Pulver !¦______! insurance quote in a display. The PCB hopes that Taiko drumming, hip-hop danc- all week for students who this will provide an opportunity ing, stepping, Bollywood danc- would like more information for students to see what others ing, yoga, karate, Greek cooking about the events, or would like Sandy Maisel on campus are thinking. and Henna. to sign up for discussion groups On Friday evening at 9 p.m., "So many students at Colby and workshops. The PCB looks GHM Insurance Agency there will be a concert in the know very unique things and forward to active student Mary Low Coffee House featur- we're giving them an opportunity engagement in the events as the ing Vicci Martinez. Martinez is to share it with the workshops," campus focuses on "spreading Waterville 873-5101 www.ghmagcncy.com an acoustic rock artist who is Mahabir says. the wealth" throughout the Augusta 620-8878 well-known for both her person- The afternoon events conclude weekend. 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Taylor Ttalty '10 be fooled by his brawn— Tully Sabrina Correll '10 would unwind by making the believes that what the world needs perfect apple pie for her future A biology major with a con- most is more love and compassion. What could be better than a husband. She also enjoys making centration in environmental sci- His friends are quick to say he woman who loves Big Top Turkish yogurt bread in her apart- ence, Taylor Tully '10 may be has a great laugh and gives some of Cupcakes and has a Mormon pin- ment and catching up on the seen walking around Olin with the best hugs around. If you're up calendar in her room? Meet trashiest shows on VH1. bis flowing locks tied down with willing and able to have this pas- Sabrina Correll '10, who hopes a bandanna. As a junior, Tully sionate man throw his cards on to one day breathe underwater Dream wedding dress: Light spent a semester in Tanzania your table, you'd betterbe ready tp and sews homemade corsets— sage green, A-line with flutter studying wildlife conservation. join in the duet He's not afraid to ask her to try one of her designs sleeves and an open back In laymen's terms, this man stud- belt it out with the best and sere- on for you on the second date. Before graduation goals: ied elephants from close enough nade his lady. After spending six months in Make an optimal last chance proximity to make your toes curl. Sao Paolo, Brazil last spring, dance list and do a naked run COUHTESY OF JULIE KAOW You may find Tully shirtless, Hobbles: Brewing beer, playing Sabrina is now fluent in Favorite dance move: Julie Kafka '12 uses her sewing skills to put an individual pan-searing a fresh pork chop in FI FA and cutting up the dance floor Portuguese. This Latin American Dancing, one hand on her hip and touch on clothes and costumes that fit her fun personality. Jackson Hole, Wyoming or in Favorite movie: The Shining studies major is dreaming of a the other holding an ice-cold bev- apartment 317, after a day spent Current challenge: Learning tall, nerdy, emotionally unavail- erage, nodding her head (like tracking wolves. Years of skiing, Swahili able boy who will take her on yeah) at cute boys hiking and Ultimate Frisbee have - Piper Haywood, her ideal date to the Pub. - Amy Snickenberger, A creative approach toned this senior's body, but don't Contributing Writer After a long day, Sabrina Contributing Writer to sewing and life

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COURTESY OF JULIE KAfK* Kafka '12 dressed up as Max from Where the Wild Things Are __^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__^__ this past Halloween. She sewed her costume out of a blanket. EDITORIAL MCCOLUMN On FefoHosh, Rat Row Lookingat big government states to rationalize.Universal health care about different health care options, finally appears to be a major work in progress, get around to investigating Toyota (after and Freshmen! DAREN with two separate plans from the Senate staying unresponsive to months of warn- and House, and with Republicans digging ings from the National Highway Traffic MCGREGOR in against both. In terms of the American Safety Administration), unnecessarily ex- v V e've noticed some t-shirts around campus lately that say "First-semester image abroad, Obama may have high ap- tend into the realm of professional sports awayw students orientation." First-semesteraway students?! Colby, are you referring to proval ratings in Europe, but Iran has no because of presumedfederal authority over FebFroshl It seems that every year the College makes movements to disassociate itself issue with flaunting international nuclear national pastimes (and the fact that both the with beloved names of its past regulations. Also, China continuesto un- NFL and MLB get special anti-trust ex- A little over a year into Barack Obama's dermine American companies in China emptions) and consolidate its intrusions by Take Fiat Row, for example. As hard as the administration may try, it will never been presidency, few things are clear. One through electronic means, all while con- extending the Patriot Act known as Roberts Row. Although the College is no longer (officially) associated with change that is obvious, however, is that the trolling the lion's share of Americandebt I desperately want to believe the fraternities, fraternity activity and Fiat Row are both a big part of Colby's history. We government has gotten larger. Regardless I will not give too much time to the Re- former—thata larger government can be a can embrace the history of our past while sail preserving the institutional values that of whether you are a small-government publican platform at the moment, other major institutionfor bettering American life have been a part of the contemporary College community conservative or a big-government liberal, than to say it is more of an anti-platform Yet, when so much time is wasted, I have no the undeniable truth is that the govern- that is in denial about the realitiesof an ex- choice but to become pessimistic. There is The College may hope that old names will phase out with the graduating classes and ment is rapidly expanding into facets of panded government in the year 2010. supposed to be discourse between citizens younger generation of studentswill finally embrace terms like "First semester away stu- business and American life that it previ- From that perspective, perhaps the Re- and their elected representatives. Why is it dents.1* This doesn't seemto be working so far, however, as fraternities were abolished ously stayed out of. The most apparent ex- publicans view the past year of legislative that a larger government seems to be even by the college in 1984, but any "first-year" when describing the location of PeWi will ample of mis change is the assistance sent gridlock as a success. more indifferent to what people actually most definitely say, "Yeah its one of the dorms on Frat Row near Mudd." to banks and to General Motors in the A common and valid criticism of the want or need? For most voters, participation form of bailouts and partial ownership— Obama administration is that it has taken can feel like just voting once every year and A freshman will always be a freshman Any student in his or her first year of college a measure that saved thousands of jobs on too much at once, and that it lacks a pri- spending die restof the time on the sidelines is nationally recognized as a freshman If we are treating these students with the same and helped to stabilize the American onnzed agenda. There are differentways to as the startersplay out their personal agen- respectthat we treat membersof every otherclass , then we shouldn't need to have a spe- banking system. characterize our government. One could das. There is a major disconnect between cial name for them. One might question the negative connotation that the freshman title But aside from bailout measures, there call it polymorphous, in that it takes many politicians and voters. That came to light carries. Sophomore comes from the word sophomoric, meaning pretentious, immature has not been much of a correlation be- forms and acts in differentcapacities. From when Martha Coakley lost the Senate race or crude, but we aren't calling diem "second-years." tween an expanding government and a one moment to the next on C-SPAN, a per- in the heavily Democratic state of Massa- better quality of life for American con- son can watch Congress talk about a public chusetts. Coakley's impression of Bay State We do acknowledge that some of the moves the College has made towards political stituents. We are still in a recession. The health care option, grill the top executive votersas partyline Democrats was a flawed correctness have value and confront legitimate issues. For example, Junior Class Pres- mighty United States government cannot in charge of Toyota's North American op- reasoning that cost her and the Democratic ident LeslieHutchins ' 11 recently spearheaded an SGA proposal to research the feasi- control the global economy, and neither erations, hand out subpoenas to perform- Party dearly. The disconnect also came to bility of changing all official college documents asking for gender to include a third party in Congress has truly been doing ance-enhancing professional athletes and light when a relatively young and energetic optionof "other" in additionto the standard "male" and "female" options. We applaud what it was elected to do, even in this time still find the time to extend provisions of face in Congress, Evan Bayh, declined to Hutchins in this important effort toward recognizing difference on campus. of large government. The Democratic the Patriot Act (House Vote 67—H R.3961, run for reelectionto theU.S. Senate because Party's platform revolves around univer- in the fine print). That was all accom- he wanted to actually help people. For cer- Colby, we appreciatethe value of political correctness, but let's just take a moment sal health care, energy independence, uni- plished last week. tain Congressmen and women who are en- to think about not only what we're accomplishing, but also what we're undoing when versal civil rights and liberties and One could also characterize our large trenchedin their districts and have no major we start renamingeverything. (And by the way, have you triedactually saying "first-se- repairing America's image abroad. None government as hypertrophic and cumber- opposition, there is perhaps little incentive mester away student?"It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue). of these goals have been thoroughly ad- some, in that it is simply too large to effec- for actual public service. At some point in dressed, despite the Democratic majority tively respond in a swift manner to the our history, American politicians ceased to in the Senate. Civil rights and liberties in problems of this day and age. Watching C- be elected and paid based on performance, particular (i.e. same-sex marriage) have SPAN through that lens, a person can and instead became plain salary men. I been put on the back burner and left to the watch different houses of Congress talk guess investment bankers aren't alone. THE COLBY ECHO PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF COLBY COLLEGE SINCE 1877 Allergies driving me nuts LISABETH ONSOT Part of the problem is the varying de- 11-year-old cousin with the same allergy E P gree of severity the word" allergy" carries. to nuts as me. When I was his age, if EDITOR IN CHIEF MICHAEL For most people, allergies are just a nui- someone who sat by me brought peanut MOLLY BIDDISCOMBE BROPHY sance—itchy eyes when it's pollen season butterfor lunch, I would have to go sit all MANAGING EDITOR or a runny nose and asthma attack trig- alone on the bench where they put kids gered by pet dander. While food allergies who were misbehaving and eat my lunch ALLISON EHRENREKH KIRA NOVAK COURTNEY YEAGER rarely cause death, they can make a per- alone as what felt like the entire lunch NEWS EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER FEATURES EDITOR son extremely sick and there is always the room curiously looked at me and won- MICHAEL BROPHY JESICA CHANG RACHEL GOFF underlying threat of anaphylactic shock dered what trouble I had gotten myself ASST.NEWS EDITOR QAINAT KHAN ASST. FEATURES EDITOR and death if the victim does not get im- into to warrant such isolation. Things are ME EDITORS _ _ "Move to Massachusetts" was my CASEY CARLSON mom's advice when she e-mailed me mediate and proper treatment way better for my cousin. Now, he gets to WUJUAM HARRINGTON BENJAMIN COOK LANE MCVEY news that the Bay State's Department of Massachusetts* new regulation is an im- stay put while all the lads with peanut but- SHORTS EDITOR LINDSAY PUTNAM CARLY RAPAPORT Public Health unveiled new regulations on portant first step toward puttinginto law toe ter sandwiches are banished to a remote LOCAL NEWS EDITORS LAYOUTEDITORS February 10 that will require every restau- type of food allergy awareness that is rap- segregated table. SARAH TRANKLE ASST SPORTS EDITOR PETER RUMMEL JUUA ESSENBURG rant to follow strict code when it comes to idly growing into a grassroots movement in I've even noticed changes here on the BUSINESS MANAGER WEBMASTER preventing allergic reactions to food the United States. I would love to think that Hill. Before my freshman year, my mother EMILY MARZULU STEPHEN SENTOFF JANE MENTON among patrons. this augmented level of awareness is just a sent a series of concerned emails to the lead- OF—ON EDITOR ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER WEB ASSISTANT I have had a serious allergy to tree nuts sign of the times, or that society as a whole ers of the Colby Outdoor Orientation Trips and peanuts my entire life and, while I is simply more cognizant of its' members (COOT2) telling them about my allergies. DAREN MCGREGOR CHRIS HODER CHARLOTTEW ILDER have gotten very used to check- My leaders didn't even ILLUSTRATOR ASST. OMNJON EDITOR SENIOR PHOTO EDITOR ing and double-checking the in- know about my allergy TlM BRETTINGEN gredients of everything I eat, it until I told them and when mwm\jmnAM CtWN NlCK lODICE — CHRIS KASPRAK SCOTT VEIDENHEIMER is comforting to know that we got our food the night AMANDAH EIHESINGTON ^ DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS ^S„^m»rPHOTO ED,TORS before we left, most of it SMRCEN SMALLEY higher authorities are advocat- HI ing for a group that is usually either had nuts or peanut M J A ASSERMAN *^_^__f ' EO ^TECTS? * D SH W left to fend for itself. butter in it COFY EDFTORS ^VIDEO DIRECTOR FORUM EDITOR The authority that Massachu- COOT under the setts * new regulations carry Katie Unsworth regime NEWS STAFF gives the cause of food allergies only one year later was a NICOLE HEWES KELSEY CONROY EMMA CREEDEN a much needed air of legitimacy. completely different SARAH LYON LAUREN FIORELU While most people are very story, however. When sympathetic towards my condi- leaders received rosters 5430 Mayflower HU1 Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901 tion and more than willing to of their COOT-ers and (207) 859-5430 help me avoid a reaction in any their personal informa- ecaoOthecolbyecho.com I www.thecolbyecho.com way they can, food allergies do tion, included in that in- not always, for whatever reason, formation was a list of The Colby Echo is the weekly studentnewspaper of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. get treated with the amount of any food allergies any The paper is published every Wednesdaythat the College is in session. Students are strongly respect they deserve. of the first-years had. encouraged to contribute and should contact the editors) of the section(s) they are inter- For example, when someone Furthermore, to prevent ested in working for in order to learn more. finds out I have an allergy, often any typeof mix-ups like 2 LETTERS times their eyes will light up and the one my COOT ex- The Echo encourages letters from its readers, especially those within the immediate com- ask if I carry an epi-pen. When I perienced the year be- munity. Letters should not exceed 400 words and pertain to a current topic or issue. How- tell them I carry one everywhere fore, every single food ever, the Echoreserves the right to run longer letters. The Echo also reservesthe right to edit I go, they usually ask me if I've item sent out on COOT2 submissions for grammar and clarity and may choose not to run a letter. The Echo will not, ever had to use it, frequently was nut-free. under any circumstances, print an unsigned letter. while miming a violent stab to While the cause of Letters are due to the Echo by noon of the Sunday preceding the publication date. They their heart reminiscent of the scene from needs than they were fifteen years ago, but food allergies remains relatively un- should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] and be in a text-only format. Pulp Fiction where John Travolta stabs in reality, food allergy awareness is bom of known, there is still plenty we can to do Uma Thurman in the heart with adrenaline necessity. For relatively unknown reasons, prevent reactions. I applaud the Massa- OPINION PAGE after she overdoses on the mystery drug children are bora with and developing food chusetts Department of Public Health for Editorials representthe majority opinion of the editorial board. Opinions expressed in the she finds in his pocket (the prescription I allergies at a rapidly increasing rate. The following the example of private institu- individual columns, letters or cartoons are those of the author, not of the Echo. have must not be as strong as that one— Boston Globe reported, "diagnoses of tions across the country by mandating pol- The Echo welcomes column and cartoon submissions from members of the Colby my epi-pen just goes in my thigh). I rec- peanut allergies in children, for instance, icy to increase awareness and prevent community ognize that my friends are just trying to doubled in a recent five-yearperiod. " allergic reactions. ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS brighten the conversation a little bit, but As the number of children with food al- P.S. Shout-out to the entire crew at For more information on publication dates or advertising rates contact Kira Novak, ad their jokes always put me a little on the lergies increases, the way the rest of Bobs dining hall for avoiding any manager, at [email protected] (207) 872-5430. To obtain a subscription contact Peter edge, as it is very difficult for me to read America handles the issue of food aller- cross-contamination with the pesto Rurnmel, business manager, at [email protected]. how seriously they are taking my allergy. gies has improved. For example, I have an on my pizzaevery single night. Nothing to do but drink! Brute-force culture to do so anyway: from the moment we agree with me. There are those who would while, and he's got to cut back. There's no stepped out of the Athens airport to the mo- say that we should try to "blend in" with the question about it" Similarly, at 4:30 am on , 2009, after his team lost to Al- ment we stumbled into its supporting culture. That we should respect native cus- BEN December 6 MICHAEL columns two weeks later, we had alcohol in toms, and even try to learn the language. abama in the SEC Championship Game, LANGLEY our systems. There were certainly other ac- These people are, with all due respect, wrong. CUNKELMAN Florida Gators ,head coach Urban Meyer tivities:we had class, we had to sleep, we had Blend in with the culture? Simply insulting. was rushed to the hospital after experienc- to eat. But no one questioned what we were The Greeks don't want some American ing chest pains and a tingling sensation in there to do. As American college students in strolling down their streets acting like a na- his side. Meyer has had chest pains before a foreign country, we had no choice but to tive. It's damned dishonest. Americans should due to anxiety, and announced his resigna- I realize that the subject has already been drink. And drink we did. Never before had I be aloof and obnoxious. In return, the Greeks tion as head coach of Florida even before twice addressed in these pages, but I have a been so thoroughly proud to be an American. should pick our pockets, overcharge us and The human heart is an amazing muscle. the team was set to play Cincinnati in the third, more favorable view to offer on drink- We showed those mighty Greeks what it laugh at our fanny-packs. Disrespect is a two At its best, the fab four—the mitral valve, Allstate Sugar Bowl. He has since tempered ing abroad. While I was not on the exact same meant to be from the Land of Liberty. way street Why should we learn the language aortic valve, pulmonic valve and tricuspid his decision to an 'indefinite leave of ab- trip as the previous authors—I went to Students were not merely getting drunk when we can simply speak in our own lan- valve—work in perfect rhythm as the sinoa- sence' and, then, to resumecoaching duties Greece, which I imagine is probably about the because they legally could in Greece. They guage at a much louder volume? We must trial node conducts a cardiac concerto in our immediately, while 'slowing down his same as Italy—I believe my input could clear drank because consuming alcohol is awe- drop all pretenses. We are Americans who chests. At its worst, the ensemble is a bit pace'. Thus, this attitude is one of modera- some things up. Now in the United States, the some and automatically makes you more cannot legally imbibe in our own country, and sloppy or does not play at all. In the past tion: we can continue to work hard in what drinking age is far higher than it is in most Eu- popular. Nobody from home wants to hear we do what is expected. months, two powerful men of different we do, but we must be in tune with what our ropean countries—I am fairly sure it is 19, or how many Acropolises and Parthenons you Not everyone on the Greece JanPlan got wavelengths on the political spectrum and a bodies are telling us. maybe 25. Thus, I would not dream of imbib- visited. They want to hear how close you got drunk every weekend. In fact, most of us football coach praised for his 'superhuman These three cases, while extreme exam- ing stateside. But it also means that the law is to making your heart stop from alcohol con- drank during the week too. I am confident that drive' have had their cardiac bands perform ples, still beg the question: can Americans the only thing keeping me from lunging for sumption. It is the duty of the college-age our drunken behavior was not shocking to the at their worst. These three cases provide find a balance between brute-force and that bottle, can or puddle on the ground that American to impress foreign citizens with his people we met in the bars of Athens. And I am more than just insight for cardiologists; they moderation that allows us to work at the smells vaguely of alcohol. I would soon find ability to drink beer and liquor in fantastic fairly sure that they did not associate our be- provide insight into American culture. highest level without entirely sacrificing our that my tripmates shared my sentiment. quantities, as well as his ability to recite havior with every person who ever lived and Allow me to explain. health for it? In other words, can we actu- It would be unethical and impolite for me maybe half the lyrics to Lady GaGa's "Bad died in America. But if they do, I'm not too On Monday, February 22, Dick Cheney ally slow down our pace? to make a sweeping statement about all of the Romance" at over 100 decibels. offended, because I still see a city full of ped- was hospitalized for chest pains. The fol- The answer, unfortunately, is no. A re- trip members' alcohol habits, but I am going There are certainly those who would dis- erasts every time I walk through Athens. lowing day he suffered a minor heart attack, lentless work ethic is deeply ingrained in his fifth to date. Once a heavy smoker, Ch- American culture. There is this feeling in eney has had cardiac issues since he was 37 the States of a hurried frenzy against the I'M NEVER GOING TO RETIRE years of age, including quadruple-bypass clock at all times. For me, coming back surgery. This latest episode prompted the from being abroad in Auckland, New Health section of the Los Angeles Times to Zealand, the distinction was obvious. Sev- Laughable stuff with a side of good beer examine the nature of Cheney's heart at- eral Colby students who spent their fall in tacks and answer the question of how many Madrid, where they have siesta every after- fraud. More likely a reference to self-defense, saying he was forced to bite one human can have, before, presumably, noon, felt the same way. Charles Schultz's "Peanuts" (a comic part of the eyebrow of the groom. A Barre dying. While it is alarming that Cheney has In the States, there are television adver- C.W. strip damn near as old as I am). Snoopy jury took only two hours to find the had five heart attacks, it is far more alarm- tisements for 5-Hour Energy that promote BASSETT is sitting outside in a heavy rainstorm groom wrong in this case, the point being ing that the Health section of the LA Times the drink's ability to help people push thinking "1 wonder if I look pathetic?" to keep any and all eyebrows away from approached the issue as if having upwards through the last three hours of a workday, in More rain: "Sometimes when little dogs drunken reception guests after the vows. of five heart attacks may be something that typical brute-force fashion. My guess is that sit in the rain looking pathetic, rich Especially in Vermont. some people will have to tolerate given their 5-1 lour Energy does not advertise in Spain, ladies come along in their cars, and take Usually, Massachusetts can be cited as lifestyle. In professions known for their re- let alone New Zealand. What about our __[ them to their beautiful homes " Heavier the source of gales of irony, as this story lentlessly high volume of work and stress cases of moderation from before? Clinton Some of you might know that I have rain. Last panel: "But not very often. " out of Boston suggests. Logan Interna- level, it seems not only that we have to en- went back to work with equal frenzy (though been writing occasional opinion pieces Truth. In a place funnier than computer tional Airport made its name on soaring dure, but also that doctors are advancing admirably for the Haiti relief effort), quickly for the Colby Echo ever since you arrived science or Shakespeare. concrete ceilings, especially in the termi- medicine to the point at which we can en- debunking the idea that he wilt be slowing on the Waterville campus in the misty Not that professors aren't funny. But nal that has traditionally served the pas- dure. This attitude is one of brute-force: we down. On January 24, Meyer said, "People past (say, 2007), longer even than last they can be weird, even dangerous when sengers of United Airlines. Of late can overcome the weaknesses of our bodies I'm closest to are going to demand that 1 take year's Echo editor, Suzanne Merkelson. I scorned. Consider the case of the Biology JetBlue has become Logan's biggest car- and continue working until the band plays some time off, but I tried that already. I tried am even older than Merkelson, in my Department at the University of Alabama rier, rubbling away at United's gate space poorly once again. But there is another atti- a day and a half, and it didn't work." A day case 77 last July. at Huntsville. The department denied and suggesting that new security check- tude, and it rests on our other two cases. and a half. It seems Americans are bound Why do I cling to the student news- tenure to Harvard-trained neuroscientist points and an array of restaurants and On Friday, February 12, BULClinton un- to do everything^ mach-speed. " concessions replace the old United area, derwent a heart procedure' toj a blocked ^s for fby students, be oa- paper at the college where I taught for Amy Bishop, so she got out her *>mm , ^ jx j, Cp yegnajr 30 years? I don't know any students , handgun and shot six of her biologist col- JetBlue may be a thrifty New England artery after experiencing chest pains for sev- reemiig toward some terrible band per- anymore, or anyway too few to count [ leagues/killing three, seriously wounding airline—it is eating away gate space in eral days. In 2004, he too had quadruple- formances in the future. The Colby on my two hands. Probably habit: I two, and winging the sixth. Impressed by Portland, ME—but the carrier charges for bypass surgery. Clinton has been working website boasts that "graduates... find their began writing for college newspapers her Ivy league training, the Huntsville bi- bags that are only slightly bigger than on the Haiti relief effort, and was routinely places at the best medical schools and re- in 1952. 1 couldn't resume last fall (had ologists forgot to check out Professor this newspaper. flying from New York to Port-au-Prince, search universities, the finest law and a terrible summer with cancer treat- Bishop's Hawthornian background: she Whatever, Logan is said to be safer once logging three overnight flights in a business programs, top financial firms, ment, cracked heel, pneumonia, sepsis, killed her brother in Braintree (brain tree— than the Metro-North Railroad's Dan- week. Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell in the arts, government service, social oxygen tanks, shingles, old age!), so not get it?), MA in 1986, and in 1993 proba- bury branch where an unidentified said, "he's got to slow down to a good, service, education, and nonprofit organ- 'til now. Opinion editor Marzulli is in- bly sent a colleague at Children's Hospital, woman was recently hit and killed by a human schedule. He's had a superhuman izations and they are inspired leaders in dulging me in March. Boston, a pipe bomb that failed to deto- train in Norwalk. The newspaper story [there's that word again] schedule for a long their communities." But at what cost? What have I to say to amuse you? nate. Harvard has lost its rep in Huntsville. concluded this way: "No one on the train Mostly stuff that I read or watch in the New England teems with amusing was injured." I'll just bet Connecticut media that I find laughable, stuff that you news stories. Come with us now to Barre, operates trains that can run unidentified probably missed out on because of the VT a local jury recently acquitted a man women over safely, at least on the Dan- problem set in your computer science who allegedly bit off part of the eyebrow bury branch. Next stop—JetBlue. Codeine overuse class or your Shakespeare paper. Or beer. of the groom at a wedding reception in Well, we've had our violent fun in This column goes well with beer. You June 2008. Brought up on charges of ag- early March. We'll see if the Echo meant to stop intense coughing and relieve won't get the latest lowdown on Medicare gravated assault, Kevin Garland pleaded will let me back in the future. light to moderate pain. A French chemist, REBECCA Pierre-Jean Robiquet , discovered codeine MCAFEE by deriving it from opium. Like opium, codeine is addictive, and when taken too many times can it create painful with- drawal symptoms. Being politically correct at Colby Codeine is such a problem at the Col- lege because of the its wide availability by mind as I began to explore London. Besides sense of responsibility in regards to cultural the Health Center. A Colby senior scoffed the gorgeous architecture, great pubs and awareness and 1 want to change the intoler- It seems as if the average college student when I asked her what the health center more, the diversity of London really stand ant and biased sentiments of every person that gets sick many more times than the average did for her: "The health center's cure-all NICOLE out to me. Even compared to New York City I meet; I dream big. person. Why is this? We sleep less, we are is codeine. Everything equates to MURAKAMI (which is known to be a multicultural me- Though London attracts travelers and more stressed, we don't eat as healthily,we codeine." This serves to be a major prob- tropolis), London attracts more visitors and new residents from every part of the world, it consume copious amounts of alcohol and lem because of students* consumption of foreigners from all over the world. Along by no means can be seen as a politically cor- we live in a germ infested environment with alcohol, and subsequent abuse of codeine. with the other Americans on my study abroad rect city. As I read the line about female driv- 1,838 Colby students all eating at the same "My roommate has a smoker's cough, and program, I have been amazed to see that not ers which paled in comparison to the harsh place on weekends. According to Education used that as an excuse to get codeine so As every Colby student knows, we are a only the city, but the school that we attend and obscene remarks that 1 hear on a daily Portal, a site dedicated to stress statistics, that he can mix it with pot and alcohol," very "PC" campus. To stay in rune with our has an extremely diverse student body. OUT basis, I question the necessity and absurdity between 75 percent and 90 percent of the said a Colby student anonymously be- campus news from London, 1 have been school boasts a population of students from of the arguments in the Civil Digest; being visits made by students to the school physi- cause he doesn't want his roommate to get keeping tabs on the Civil Digest and any over 140 countries. abroad, it is much more evident to see the cian are due to stress related issues. A myr- into trouble. His roommate may find him- sparks that it create. One of the first posts that The international student population man- contrast between what Colby students and iad of factors play into the average college self in more trouble though, because as 1 read in January generated a bit of commo- ifests itself in alt aspects of the school. When what other people from a new stretch of the student's tendency to come down with Myhealth.ucsd.edu says: "Do not drink al- tion about the end of a student film; the movie we went to the student union bar, my Ameri- world view as politically correct. some nasty bug. cohol while you are taking this medica- apparently concluded with a gender stereo- can friends were absolutely astonished at the Sadly, I needed to leave Colby to un- So, we've established that there are tion. Dangerous side effects or death can type about female drivers. After one student degree of diversity; however, they expressed derstand the true worth of debating these many factors as to why college students get occur when alcohol is combined with noted the incident, some students quickly it in the most appalling manner. While I had issues. It is crucial to continue arguing and sick, but the main issue is: how do we get codeine." Another anonymous Colby stu- joined in criticizing the comment while others already become close with most of the other discussing multiculturalism, as it ensures better? At Colby, the Health Center seems dent noted, "I think that it is fun to mix responded with ridicule, not seeing the humor students, I sat shocked to see this other nar- that Colby students will be as politically to think that codeine is the cure-all, as if codeine with alcohol—it 's like a strange and, therefore, dramatizing the issue. row-minded part of them and how they were correct as possible and thus will have the once you take 10 cc's of that lovely red liq- high," (anonymous because he does not The students debated Colby's ongoing reacting. After shaking out of my stupor, I ability to see situations from a different uid you'll instantly feel better. This is any- want to be judged for his opinion). The controversy: the degree to which students are made a couple of comments to try and reason perspective. Unfortunately, the rest of the thing but true—unless you count falling only difference between this high and a responsible for being politically correct. I with them, but they were completely disre- world is not as politically correct as Colby asleep during your class as an instant ben- high from pot, is that it is exponentially have always seen both sides of the argument. garded and I left feeling disheartened. As we students are. Leaving our "bubble," I efit. In a warning about the medication, more dangerous. On one hand, our student body creates a com- became closer, I noticed that not only my wholeheartedly believe that students will drugs.com says: "Be careful if you drive or I am not saying that the Health Center munity and we should be as tolerant and po- friends, but also, random strangers that we gradually make an impact upon the larger do anything that requires you to be awake should stop prescribing Codeine en- litically correct as possible; while on the other had just met felt comfortable making racial global community—as cliche as that may and alert." Taking codeine acts as a detri- tirely, but I do strongly believe that the hand, our community consists of our Colby slurs. Connecting this experience back to my sound. Colby has made me more aware of ment to your studies, because it affects your Health Center should hand out prescrip- bubble and it is unrealistic to scrutinize over first week, I remembered that even our orien- others' comments, as well as my own ac- thinking and reactions. In a truly boring tions for codeine more sparingly. With every statement. While the College leans to- tation leaders had made numerous racial and tions and comments. I credit Colby for class, this may be your end, because once the wide spread use of alcohol on cam- ward always being politically correct, would gender stereotypes; consequently, no one the ability to comprehend the intricacies the codeine sets in, fighting to stay awake pus and the detrimental, possibly fatal it be better to instead create a happy medium seemed shocked besides myself and a fellow of our multicultural global community. in your monotone teacher's class becomes side effects of mixing codeine and alco- and prepare students for the "real world?" Colby friend. As a former member of the I'm in the real world and it is because of exponentially harder, if not impossible. hol, the health center ought to decrease These thoughts stayed in the back of my PCB during the fall semester, I hold a strong Colby that I understand it. Codeine is an analgesic narcotic that is its dispensation of codeine. Local Events Opera House: A century of history

By ALLISON EHRENREICH Happening in town NEWS EDITOR It's 4 p.m. on a Friday and the melodious sounds of Bela Fleck Dessert Theater and the Africa Project warming up for the night's performance fill the Waterville Opera House, 3** Floor auditorium as the Opera House staff prepare for the 925 guests 93 Main Street, Waterville that they will receive that evening. The Waterville Opera House March 6, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. (WOH), which opened in 1902, March 7, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. is a cultural center for Central Maine, regularly bringing in folks from surrounding towns Join the R.E.M. Forum at the Waterville for a range of events, although Opera House this Saturday or Sunday for its reach is also international. its sixth Annual Dessert Theater. Over the past year the Opera House has featured acts ranging from local school productions to A delicious selection of desserts prepared Cabaret in the fall and Camelot by a local chef will accompany an evening will be performed this spring. of performances and socializing with other The stage hosts plays, musicals, members of the Waterville community. concerts, comedy shows and dance recitals. The Opera House THE FACE BOOK COM Tickets cost only $20 and a cash bar will even screens movies, a throw- Historic photos of the Waterville Opera House depict a time when horse and buggies were the main also be made available. back to a long period when the form of transportation through town and a train track ran down the current Main Street. WOH switched its focus from live theatre to film. Every sum- shares its space with the city, when I first got here. And now ater looked like in its entirety mer for the past 12 years the although it is one of the few one by one the mills have shut through old photographs and WOH hosts the Maine remaining to do so. "We're one of down, and the factories have shut descriptions. The ceiling, for International Film Festival with the very few that are still in oper- down...the traditional industries example, once had an intricate Railroad Square Cinema, attract- ation," Bryan said. that fueled Central Maine have mural on it, which is now only Featured Local Restaurant ing viewers from across the state, "This is an important place in really disappeared," Bryan said. slightly visible through the New England and even around the Waterville and Central Maine The WOH is in the early stages paint. Hawkes will work to the world. region. You know, I get some of of a capital campaign that seeks restore the mural and to help The Last Unicorn George Adams, an architect the older people who come to the to raise somewhere between S3 maintain the Opera House's 8 Silver Street, Waterville from Lawrence, Mass., shows and they always stop to and $3.5 million to renovate the integrity. The WOH staff is cur- designed the Opera House, tell me, 'When I was little I used theater and "to bring it up to rently looking for old pho- which he presented to the City to come here with my mother,* modem standards while retaining tographs of the building, so if Open Daily Council at the end of the 19th or, 'I used to watch movies its historic nature." anyone has any information on 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Century. The Council members here'...It is such an important "It will still look like the their whereabouts, do not hesi- told him that they would not cultural spot in the area," she Opera House, but it will be beau- tate to contact them. build an opera house and that said. "It's a Central Maine fix- tiful, it will be shiny and we'll be The theater used to have a better able to bring in more cul- grand chandelier and one man is Tired of eating at Dana every weekend? what Waterville needed instead ture. We are one of the largest was a town hall. According to houses [here]." tural events. The renovations on a quest to see its return to the This week, try the wildly popular Last the Opera House program The Opera House, Bryan said, will make the theater more com- Opera House. When the WOH Unicorn. This restaurant, located on guide, Adams, "being a most is "an important economic entity fortable by trading out some of started showing films in the Silver Street in downtown Waterville, resourceful man, [made] a deal to Waterville...Think about it, the oldest seats, and safer, with early part of the century, the offers a large variety of both Italian and with the Council. 'I'll build we've got 800 people coming better backstage facilities. The chandelier was removed since it , blocked the projector. Public international cuisine. you a City Hall and put an tonight [for Bela Fleck], so where seats in the balcony are much Opera House on top!'" In are they going to eat? Downtown. much older. Some of them in the Works had it stored somewhere, 1896, the citizens of Waterville They're going to look into the back, we think, could even be but it got lost over the years. The entree options are numerous , but approved the project and con- shop windows." the original seats. Not comfort- Charles "Fred" Stubbert, a every night there are also several spe- struction began. "In this community, we have able—definitely not comfort- Waterville City Councilor on cials, so you'll never get bored with the At the turn of the century, it such a beautiful facility that can able," Bryan said. the Physical Plant Committee, 'fb have the renova- is helping with the project and menu. Start your meal off with hot was not uncommon to see a joint offer so much culture and cultur- The goal is opera house and a city hall. In al events. Geographically we tion completed within the next is searching high and tow for cheese dip and toasted baguettes, and fact, Adams designed similar really are off the beaten track. two to three years. the missing chandelier—or then let yourself indulge a little by order- models that appear throughout But to have something like this The WOH has hired architect "Fred's chandelier" as the staff ing the grilled Cuban chicken with New England in towns such as enriches a community." In fact, Scott Teas of TFH Architects to affectionately calls it for the orange lime mojo or perhaps the broiled Lebanon, NH and Rutland, VT. she said, it's what has kept the work on the project. Pamela time being. of Ann Beha "If Fred puts his mind to it, salmon with Thai peanut sauce. "He designed them with an eye Brooklyn native in Waterville for Hawkes toward being an efficient use of the past 25 years. Architects, who specializes in he's going to find it. I'm sure buildings," Diane Bryan, execu- Through the years the city has historic preservation, is also on it's out there somewhere," For those of you who are of age, the tive director of the WOH, said. seen some drastic changes. "It the job. She will try to piece Bryan said. restaurant also has an extensive wine Today the Opera House still had a really bustling economy together what the original the- and beer list for your enjoyment. The Last Unicom offers brunch, lunch, din- ner and desserts. All soups, dressings , spreads and desserts are made on site. Town dips for summercamps The Last Unicorn may be on the expen- sive side, but the food and atmosphere because it's only a month after ories at summer camp and lects more than SI00 in pledges By LINDSAY PUTNAM JanPlan and not everyone is on donated because they believe will automatically be entered in are well worth the price. LOCAL NEWS EDITOR campus for that." everyone should have the a raffle to win one of several The CVC's main goal for this opportunity to attend." prizes, including tickets to On Saturday, March 6, the year is to raise more funds than Although the event is not orga- Sugarloaf and gift certificates Alfond Youth Center will be last year. "Last year Colby raised nized by students on the Hill, it is for local businesses. hosting its 18th annual Polar $2, 100 for the event, and we still a great way You can Bear Dip. The event has been hope to raise a lot more this to get involved sign up to very successful in the past, and year," Jessica Boyle '12, CVC in the Waterville Colby has jump for the 306 Colby Alumni have served In all proceeds from the event go event coordinator, said. community and event up until toward summer camp scholar- With the pledged money help out kids in a never won the the day it hap- Peace Corpsl ships for underprivileged youth going toward such a good simple way. pens. It only Find out how you can join them in the Waterville area. cause, the CVC has been trying *The Polar Bear event before, costs $20 to The goal of the Polar Bear Dip to get as many students as pos- Dip is not but we're enter, although Wednesday, March 10 is to get as many people in the area sible to sign up to jump and to designed just for students are to sign up to jump in an unhealed pledge money. This year many Colby, but for all hoping this encouraged to Peace Corps Information Table /^gv outdoor pool; each person jump- sports teams have become the local busi- year is our collect as Pulver/Cotter Union /V^^$ \ ing is encouraged to collect pledge involved with the jump, includ- nesses and much extra Colby College / A year. ^^ money from his or her friends and ing the football, soccer and schools in the pledge money 10:30 am to 1:30 pm |>Cr ^ families. Local businesses and crew teams. Some CAs have Waterville area," as possible. schools often create teams and organized the dip as a dorm Roberts said. Dana Roberts '12 "People who Peace Corps Information Session* ^45^ turn the event into a competitive event, and others are jumping "It's a small- CVC Event Coordinator are jumping 6:00 pm fundraiser, with prizes awarded to for the CVC and individually er event for need to go out 'Contact Colby College Career Services for room information. the team that pledges the most as well. Colby in terms of what we orga- there and get pledges. Last year amount of money. Lauren McCrary * 12 is doing nize ourselves, but it's a great we had a bunch of people jump, "Colby has never won the the jump with members of the chance for us to interact with but they didn't do a good job of event before, but we're hoping Megalomaniacs. "I really want- other businesses in town," getting people to pledge for that this year is our year," Dana ed to do it last year, but not on Roberts said. "The Volunteer them, so they would do the action Roberts ' 12, the Colby Volunteer my own. This year I'm jumping Center is really up on its feet and but not follow through with the Center (C VC) coordinator of the with people from the Megs, this is a great event because it 's in money, which is what the dip is College branch of the event, which makes it a lot less scary. 1 conjunction with the Waterville really all about," Roberts said. said. "We've been trying hard to have called my relatives about community and it's a chance for For students interested in get the word out and brainstorm- pledging for me, and although us to help improve the town." pledging money but not partici- ing different ideas for getting they are nervous about me The event is even offering pating in the actual dip, email more pledges. It's a hard event to jumping into freezing water, prizes to lure in additional par- [email protected] and tell them how www.peacecorps.gov 800.424.8580 plan for well in advance simply they remember their fond mem- ticipants. Any student who col- much you would like to pledge. Maine train in danger 233 miles of tracks in jeopardy of being closed

lumber and paper products, while The state government has By BENJAMIN COOK importing chemicals, fertilizer, considered buying and main- LOCAL NEWS EDITOR propane and cooking oil for a taining the track themselves. french fry factory. "We have been working closely As the United States continues After more than a century of with the Maine DOT to face a decline in the housing business the railway -line has [Department of Transportation] market, Maine's railway sys- become significantly less active since the possibility of abandon- tems, which have traditionally than in previous years. ment [of the tracks] was first transported lumber, plywood, Nonetheless, MMA still has a discussed," Grindrod explained.

logs, wood chips and other home couple of dozen clients, includ- "We are seeking an alternative ONUNC5ENTIN _.COM construction supplies throughout ing the Louisiana-Pacific solution and consider abandon- Students and community members gather to mail packages of cosmetics to an environmental testing the nation, have also taken a hit. Corporation, which has a wood ment the last resort in a process laboratory in California to reveal what chemicals are really put into these highly popular items. The situation has become so products plant based in New that offers several options short dire that the Montreal, Maine & Limerick. Naturally, MMA's cus- of abandonment." Atlantic Railway (MMA), which tomers are apprehensive about Representative Charles "Ken" Students question chemicals owns about 774 miles of track the possibility of permanent clo- Theriault (D-Madawaska) has from Montreal to Maine, sures on the train line that they been leading the legislative bat- regularly used of products are studies department. By ALEX MURRY announced this month that they have relied on for years. tle to protect the train line. "I linked to women's reproductive "I'd like to see legislation that NEWS STAFF plan to close at least 233 miles of "For the last 100 years there's feel this would put our region in health problems such as breast puts priority on human health track in northern Maine. Unless been no better way to ship large a real bind if we did not have rail cancer, ovarian and uterine and research," Braverman told another private company or the volumes of product long dis- service to deliver goods," he Recently, a group of opinionat- abnormalities, impaired fertility the Sentinel. Hart agrees, adding state government takes over tances than by rail," Travis said in a press release. "We need ed, committed and even cos- or infertility and early puberty. that "a chemical should be ownership of the rail line, train Turner, one of Louisiana- to maintain that service here. I tumed young women arrived at "The European Union has proven safe before it's used, as service could be shut down as Pacific's plant managers, said in would really like to be in touch the Waterville Post Office to drop banned more than 1,000 ingredi- opposed to using it until it's early as June. a press release. "Trucks can carry with the governor and others off a very important package. ents from cosmetics...the United proven safe." "The company [MMA] does- smaller loads and are faster and involved and get everyone on Colby students have teamed up States has banned only 10," Carlson said that despite the n't want to abandon the tracks, make sense for short trips, but for board to discuss options." with other young people from Sheldon recently told the noticeable lack of information but it also can't continue losing moving large quantities of prod- However, the future isn't look- Unity College, Waterville Senior Morning Sentinel. in the U.S., Maine is making millions of dollars a year on uct you really need rail." Without ing so bright. Maine did apply High School, the Maine Women's Colby students Michelle Russell strides towards progress. In them," Bob Grindrod, president the train, Louisiana-Pacific's for a $23 million federal stimulus Lobby & Policy Center and '11, Blair Braverman '11 and 2008, it passed the Kid-Safe and CEO of MMA, said in a press operational costs will increase, grant to restore and to upgrade Hardy Girls, Healthy Women to Sarah Hart '10 were all active Products Act, thereby estab- release. Last year alone the com- making the company less com- the railroad, but their request was question government regulation members of this mission. Russell lishing a more protective sys- pany lost between $4 and $5 mil- petitive and threatening their own denied. The state could use bond on cosmetics products. first became involved in the move- tem of regulation on the lion. Grindrod attributes their financial well-being. money to buy out the company, On Feb. 21, the women pack- ment when she did an internship oftentimes toxic chemicals in decline to a struggling national Shutting down the railroad but legislators already have a aged up a collection of hairspray, with the Environmental Health children's products. housing market. "In one sen- would also be bad for local tight budget. Maine currently lipstick, body wash, shampoo, Strategy Center, an NGO in Carlson told the Sentinel that tence, we have too much track Maine communities, Denis operates over 80 miles of rail- conditioner and hair coloring Portland for JanPlan. what is needed, and what the and too little revenue," he noted. Berube, a representative from the road tracks. products to be sent to an environ- "It 's pretty brutal. There's a young women are pushing for, is The railway line, which serves Northern Maine Development MMA has formally filed a mental testing laboratory in whole lot that we don't know and for strong federal reform so that the towns of Houlton, Presque Commission, says. "Without the "Notice of Intent" with the Maine California for an official diagno- the industry has a lot of trade the FDA adequately regulates Isle, Caribou and Fort Kent in rail up here, you're not going to Surface Transportation Board to sis of exactly what is in the cos- secrets they don't disclose. ingredients in cosmetics and Aroostook and Penobscot coun- see a rebound," he said. Berube abandon the northern railway. metic products that are so People sort of assume the prod- other personal care products, and ties, was constructed in 1891 by predicts that if MMA's clients The company will continue oper- commonly used today. In 10 ucts are regulated and safe. It's that unsafe chemicals do not the Bangor and Aroostook undergo financial difficulties, it ating trains elsewhere in the state days, they will receive what they terrifying," she told the Sentinel. make it into the products in the Railroad Company. At the very could lead to up to 750 lost jobs. and to Montreal. While most expect to be both shocking and "I feel like it's really affecting the first place. beginning of the railroad's exis- This is particularly harmful to a agree that closing the railroad is enlightening results. health of our nation." Amelia Remillard and tence the primary export was region that already faces consid- not an ideal solution, no one "We're coming together to put Russell, Braverman and Hart MacKenzie Riley, both students potatoes, which were shipped to erable unemployment and one of seems to have the budget to cover our cosmetics on trial," Anne all continued to pursue the issue at Waterville Senior High School, the south. MMA's leadership the highest poverty rates in the the train's operational costs. If Sheldon, a community organizer in part for an environmental represented Hardy Girls, Healthy started in 2003, when the compa- state. Berube fears that even the government or a private com- for the Maine Women's Lobby studies course taught by Women at the event. "The issue is ny decided to add the northern when the housing market does pany does not bail out MMA, the told the Mo, .ting Sentinel. Professor Gail Carlson; a visiting definitely that people aren 't Maine track to their existing lines. recover, it will be too late for trains will likely stop service Sheldon went on to say that assistant professor and research aware of what they're putting on Presently, the trains tend to export Maine businesses. early this summer. some of the toxins in the most scientist in the environmental their faces," Riley said.

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Well, the plays the piano and the taiko drums, deeply personal pieces, Miller long answer is that it's what you get writes his own music, works with believes he forces his audience when you combine traditional and multiple bands(other than KIOKU, to think about issues that don't experimental approaches to East he's the leader of a bend called hap- regularly come up in discussion, Asian Music into one musical rryfui—mile—howrandom is that). like immigration rights for gay genre/band. And to top it all off", Wynn is a couples. "It is something most The short answer is: KIOKU. teacher by day and funeral enter- people haven't thought about And they're corning to Colby. tainer by night. and [a performance is] a real But the long answer is probably Oh wait, I lied This tops it off: he way to turn on a light bulb," ¦ harder to wrap your head around. has appeared in TV programs and Miller said. Further, engaging And I'm with you when you say that commercials for the US Open, the an audience directly brings the combination is bizarre. It's one Anime Network, Iron Chef! and these issues up in a really pow- thing for an avant-garde concert to MTV Unplugged erful and immediate way, asking include a set of taiko drums and a If I may make but one modest PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM MILLER Performance artist Tim Miller will bring his meditations on gay identity and politics to Colby tonight. the audience to "think, change saxophone (and these days, funky comment: He was on IRON and grow." From his long career visual lighting projections), but it's a CHEF?! If iwthing else convinces as a performance artist, he relat- completely different ordeal when you, the opportunity to downsize By QAIN AT KHAN and apolitical rumination, at times "The most effective way of ed an anecdote about a "white- something that summons ideas your degree of separation from A&E EDITOR humorous and always poignant, doing political change is through Republican-Texan" (in his view, about Final Fantasy (or, if you're a Bobby Flay to two should be reason about the injustices gay people lawmaking,, but of course, our the stereotypically not-queer- 90s kid like me, Mario Karl) comes alone to go watch this guy and his "To fall in love with someone experience. Ultimately, the piece recent observations of how bro- friendly person), who was into the mix. bandplay. from another country makes you is about queer people's capacity ken our government is, and how moved in his thinking by Are theyfor real? But ultimately, the question that realize you're not a citizen of for love and optimism in a dark difficult it is to make social Miller's performance. Perhaps You have to believe me when I you want to ask is: Is KIOKU dri- America, that you're denied all time, and it asks us to imagine a change, argue the opposite: that he did not become gung-ho say this, but the strange medley of ving a sledge hammer into what the crucial markers of citizenship site, (a queer glory box) in which creativity is the way to do the about marriage equality, but he musical gear, and the music that this should be a pure, unadulterated as a gay person in this country," queer people can place their hopes groundwork for change, imagin- recognized the dignity and the band is able to produce through it, form of Japanese traditional music? said internationally-acclaimed for love and happiness. ing that change begins with our need for the same rights and actually works. And if you don't Or are they .actually fashioning an performance artist Tim Miller of As marriage equality looms experiences. That's what writing recognition for gay couples. 'To believe me, you can check out a sam- intricate piece of creative brilliance his 16 year battle to bring his large in the political landscape, and performing do," Miller said. me that is a tangible way that ple of their music for yourself at into the unfinished cloth that is East Australian partner, Alistair Miller's performance art rings However, Miller's art has not social change happens through wwwkiokugroup. com. At the very Asian music in order to continue the McCartney, to the United States. with a greater emotional imme- been free from controversy: he theater," Miller concluded. least, you'll say that the sound is musical legacy of their forebearers? Straight couples are allowed to diacy, both nationally and for has run into a censorship battle His interest in keeping his "eclectic." The best way to find out is to sponsor their foreign partners for him, personally. with the federal government over works autobiographical seems to Eclectic, of course, isn't neces- come to their show, Taiko in the immigration. But because gay "In my life with my partner, his art. He and three other artists leave him with the same topics sarily a good thing. But when it 21st Century. The concert is this relationships are not recognized we've been struggling with these had their unanimously-recom- as the major force guiding his comes to describing the life expe- Saturday, March 6 in Given by our federal government, Miller issues in a particular way," Miller mended National Endowment for work. "I would happily look for- riences that a person has had, it Auditorium. is not afforded the same privilege told the Echo. "It's not just my the Arts grants revoked because ward to the day when we don't of American citizenship. interest: marriage equality is one of the content of their theater have to fight these battles. But This ongoing battle is the of our main culture war issues. pieces. A portion of the court case we're ngt anywhere near there. impetus for Miller's work Glory It's a really rich space to explore, went all the way to the Supreme Getting T to make piaces about Box, which he will perform this and it touches on those parts of Court. Although the artists other things is far away for me," evening at the College. Glory Box identities about love, politics, sex, received the grants in the end, the Miller says. "Unless I give up is indicative of Miller's larger religion, and all these charged Supreme Court held that "general and say we live in a country that body of works, which focus on materials." standards of decency" could be is mean, unequal and unjust. I'm exploring his identity as a gay Miller describes the work he among the criteria in determining not ready to do that yet." man in a homophobic country. creates as "a forum that contains federal funding. This means that Miller will be performing this You may ask, what is a glory my personal narratives and my the work that does not get federal evening in Page Commons at 7:30 box? Called a hope chest in political aims." He believes that support is "queer and opposition- p.m. To experience provocative America, it is a box in which a art can serve a political forum by al." Miller sees this episode as live theater, make your way over. woman puts selected items in touching people personally when "part of the same pattern of the Also, Miller will be on campus on preparation for her marriage. the conventional avenues of polit- government messing with queer Thursday, as a guest artist for the PHOTO COURTESY Of WVWN YAMAMI Glory Box is a personal narrative ical change get gridlocked. people's agency, creativity, love Theater and Dance Department. Artist-in-ResidenceWynn Yamami will performwith his eclectictrio KIOKU. Bela Fleck The connection between Africa and Biuegrass

instrumentationconsists almostexclu- however, I realized that he was sively of clifterent versions of the using the tuners in a calculated ngoni, or African banjo, the precursor way to bend the notes as he to the American banjo that originally plucked them, producing a truly inspired Fleck to travel to Africa. unique and beautiful song. The tones that these irLstrurnentscreat- Following this remarkable intro- ed together were more than versatile duction, the second half of the con- enough to create a full sound. cert involved new configurations Kouyate, the bands* '*front man," of musicians and the addition of a was especially skilled at producing a talented and energetic fiddler. range of musical styles. At times his These performances displayed note-bending created a funk sound more harmony between traditional equal to that of Jimi Hendrix; while biuegrass and traditional African at other times, his consistent chords music, evident in both the blending of created a rock-and-roll feel closer to musical styles and the obvious cama- that of Buddy Holly's. raderie and respectthe musicians Yet no matter what style he felt for each other. In an excep- played, Kouyate (and indeed the tionally entertaining example of entire group), played with an this, Ngoliga instigated a call and unbridled energy that caused response duel with Fleck before everyone in the audience to dance segueing into their song. The in their seats. One drummer in exchange produced an a ffable feel- CHRIS KASPRArVrHE COLBY ECHO Bela Fleck and talented folk musiciansf rom The AfricaProject had an excellent rapport and perf ormed at the Waterville Opera House this pastFriday particular played with such spirit ing throughout the building as both for a delighted audience. Fleckis a banjo virtuoso who combines the sounds of traditional African folk music with traditional Americanfolk traditions. and enthusiasm that the audience musicians ostentatiously and humor- cheered for every move he made. ously tried to one-up each other. The He was so popular with the crowd final song, rjerfbrmedby all the musi- By STEPHANIE BERGER perfbrn_tnce. I did not know before America. These kinds of ' ski I led folk the duo for the performance of a song that Fleck joked that the drummer ciarjsmore cchesrveassembl y, ended STAFF WRITER this solo that one could tell a joke musicians who love both their craft about two of Ngoliga's former girl- was running for mayor. His only in a s_nding ovation amidst cheers for using a banjo, and even as I remem- and the culture from which it comes friends, one with the voice of a radio campaign promise was to provide an encore that were graciously The caliber of performersthat ber it, I cannot distinguish exactly exist in every comer of the world, and and the other with the voice of a • Waterville with an awesome received and indulged. small town opera houses attract never what about the pauses and turns of last Friday night. Fleck was gracious chicken. Having the voice of a chick- groove. As the band closed out the The absolute joy emanating ceases to astound me. Just this past hand that he used made the audience enough to bring several of them with en didn't actually seem that bad after set before intermission, dancing in from the perfo rmers as they played weekend, our own Waterville Opera burst out in laughter, yet I'm smiling him. Singer and Wagogo thumb hearing Ngoliga cluck up and down synchrony and laughing encourag- together was so palpable that I'm House hosted worid-rerK>wnedbanjo to myselfjust thinking of it. This panist, Anania Ngoliga and guitarist the scale withperfect pitch. ingly with each other, I had no sure every member of the audience virtuoso Bela Fleck. As a long- kind of friendly, accessible Joh Kitime, both from Tanzania, The relaxed atmosphere that the doubt he would. wanted to jump up on stage and time biuegrass enthusiast, I could not behavior is characteristic of the began their set with an ode to their Tanzanian musicians created kicked After an intermission filled with join them as much as 1 did. As be more ecstatic to finally bear him unpretentious attitude of blue- native land Ngoliga in particular up a notch with the introduction of excited people buying CDs and another concert-goer commented perform live. I was not dsappointed grass culture in spite of the enthralledthe crowd with his versatile Bassedou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba, a crowding bathrooms. Fleck entered in passing, "It's good for what ails In fact, this concert surpassed all of unparalleled talent and artistry of vocal range and ability to create com- Malian bandin many ways more rem- with another impressive solo set As you" and indeed it must have been my lofty expectations. Fleck intro- its musicians. plex melodies and improvisations iniscent of a rock band than a tradi- he began, 1 thought he was merely tun- as not one person left without a duced himself with a delightful solo Or at least unparalleled in using only his thumbs. Fleck joined tional folk group. The group's ing his i nstrument. As he continued, smile on their face. PREVIEW: NEXT! A CABARET FROM THE FRONTUNES

Who's Next!for a shag? V-i Sherlock Holmes and was capti- Matinees Sat., Sun. and Wed. get a standing ovation, but BEST DIRECTOR Up in the Air, Colin Firth for A Mulligan for An Education. vated by the soundtrack: it was Morgan Freeman for idiosyncratic, original and made at 12:15 & 2:40 whether you give everything you The nominees are James Cameron Single Man, Gabourey Sidibe for Precious. can give to it" for Avatar, Kathryn Bigelow for Invictus, and Jeremy Renner for Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia me realize coolness could be an Next! opens next week, with The Hurt Locker, Quentin The Hurt Locker AB: Carey Mulligan's performance aural phenomenon. But perhaps its first show on Thursday, March Tarannno for InglouriousBasterds , AB: George Clooney should win, as 16-year old who falls in love my Robert Downey Jr obsession is Lee Daniels for Precious, Jason as he gives one of the best perfor- with an older man was astonishing- coloring my perception. UP IN THE ATR 11 at 7:30 pm and subsequent Reitrnan for Up in the Air mances of his career in a role that's ly accomplished, and one of the R Fri. and Sat. at 9:15 p.m. performances on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in AB: Kathryn Bigelow should (and both funny and heartbreaking. But best leading females roles I've seer Oscar predictions are brought to Jeff Bridges will probably win for in years. However Sandra Bullock you by staff writers Alex Bassett Strider Theater. Tickets are avail- will) win for The Hurt Locker. The , movie is made great thanks to her Crazy Heart. I'd be happy to see will win for The Blind Side. I can'i and Stephanie Berger and A&E able at the door on a first-come, tight kinetic direction. She Bridges win. It's not his best believe I'm typing that. How in the Editor Qainat Khan. The Academy first-served basis, so come early. deserves the win. Assuming movie, but he's great and he doesn't hell in Bullock the front-runner in a Awards air this Sunday on ABC at Bigelow wins, she would be the have an Oscar yet. race full of otherwise great perfor- S p.m. Hopejully. we measure up. MEN'S BASKETBALL Thickruns at Open Team falls short of NCAA tourney Championship season continues; Season ends with NESCAC semifinal loss to Middlebury College teams work toward NCAA playoff s ond after going 5-0 in the first set WILL HARRINGTON of NESCAC games the Mules The women's team competed SPORTS EDITOR were honored as the 25th ranked TODD HERRMANN very well on its way to a record team in the Division 111 national STAFF WRITER setting day at the Open New Eng- The exciting 2009-2010 men's poll. The Mules defeated both land Meet. The women's distance basketball campaign has come to Bates College and Bowdoin Col- It was another exciting week- medley relay team of Heather a close, and for those who bleed lege during the run and had estab- end for the men's and women's in- MacDonald * 10, Brittany Bell ' 13, Blue and White, the end may lished themselves as the team to door track teams, as their Laura Duff '13, and Emma Lin- seem quite anticlimactic. Over beat of the Maine schools. How- championship season continued hard ' 11 finished in 11:59.73, edg- the weekend, the talented Mules ever, the Mules hit a bit of a rut and with the Open New England In- ing out the ten-year-old school fell out of the New England over the next four NESCAC games door Track and Field Champi- record by nearly two seconds, and Small College Athletic Confer- Colby went 1-4, including a sur- onships. The meet was for runners giving them a fourth place finish ence (NESCAC) tournament, los- prising loss to an underdog Con- from all over New England, in- in the event. Meanwhile, Cassi ing to Middlebury College in the necticut College squad. cluding schools in Divisions I, II, Knight' 10 and Karrina Gravel ' 10 semi-finals 65-48, and on Mon- Rebounding from the rocky and III, and the Colby athletes both set personal bests in the indi- day. March 2 the squad received stretch, the Mules deftly dis- were not only competing against vidual 5000-meter run, finishing the controversial news that it will patched Amherst College in the local rival schools like Bates and in fourth and fifth place respec- not receive an at ¦ large bid to the first round of the playoffs but then Bowdoin, but against national ath- tively, with times of 17:38 and NCAA tournament. However, al- took the season ending loss to Mid- letic powerhouses like the Univer- 17:41. Jordan Schoonover '10 NEK rOOtCE/THE COLBY ECHO though these late season disap- dlebury in the semis. Seniors Adam Choice (left) and Chas Woodward (rig ht) were key sity of Connecticut, the University took ninth in the pentathlon, and pointments remain fresh in our Although the strength of sched- contributers to a team defense that allowed the 61.5 PPG. of New Hampshire, and the United Danielle Sheppard *11 finished minds, they should not over- ule was impressive for the Mules, States Coast Guard Academy. ninth in the high jump. shadow the overall achievements the loss to Connecticut and the many offenses one-dimensional. be a major part of the success of The men's team sent two mem- The season is now coming to of one of the best basketball performances against Williams The Mules were second in the the squad next year. bers to the meet, ^r^nt Wiseman a close for both indoor track squads Colby has put together. and Middlebury set Colby up as a conference in scoring defense, al- Other impact players will also '13, who earlier this year set the teams; all that remains is this "This year's team is certainly bubble team for the tournament. lowing only 61.5 points per game. be graduating this year. Colby record in the pole vault en week's ECAC Championships one of our most successful in re- "The NCAA selection process Colby ended third in the confer- "When five seniors leave there route to winning a state title, fin- and the following week's Na- cent years and accomplished sig- is very complicated with the capa- ence in scoring differential, an- is a gigantic hole," said Whitmore. ished twelfth in the same event, tional Collegiate Athletic Associ- nificantly through the dedication bility of comparing teams across other barometer of domination, at "Gil Haylon epitomized the sixth and fifth out of all Division III ation (NCAA) Division III and hard work of the players." the country very difficult" Whit- +6.2 points per game. man role, Justin Sherman was a competitors, with a jump of 14'9". Championships. The qualifiers Head Coach Dick Whirmore said. more said. Colby, although well- Offensively, the two-headed major influence at both ends of the Luke Doherty Munro '13 was the from Colby who might advance Colby finishes the season at deserving of a bid, was not monster of Adam Choice '10 and court, Chas Woodward developed other member, running in the 800 to the National Championship 19-6 overall. Without a doubt, the included in the field of 64. Michael Russell ' 11 was arguably into an inside presence that was meter race. He finished in 1:58.73, have yet to be determined, but Mules were the third best team in "The system caused a great deal the best in the conference. Choice critical to our success and Tim Con- a fraction of a second slower than Colby College will likely be the NESCAC- arguably the deep- of disappointment to our basket- finishes a storied Colby career as cannon is one of the greatest team- his time of 1:58.62 in the New represented, so make sure to est and most competitive Divi- ball fami ly, but we respect the eighth all-time in scoring at Colby mates of all time. The challenge of England Division in meet. The show your support for the teams sion III basketball conference in process," Whirmore reiterated. with 1,534 points. He also has 654 next season has already begun." time placed him at 28th in New as they prepare to represent America. Williams College (26- The core of Colby's success re- rebounds, 185 assists, 134 steals Russell and starting point guard England in the event. Colby on the national stage. 1) and Middlebury (24-3), both lied on a smothering defense. The and 95 blocked shots. Christian Van Loenen ' 11 return as hosting games in the NCAA tour- length, awareness and great help "Adam Choice is one of the senior starters. Eric Beaulieu '12 nament, top the conference and defense of the Mules meant that no finest players in our basketball his- has emerged as a front court force are ranked number 2 and number opponent could play lackadaisially tory because of his ability to im- and younger players like Kyle 6 in the country respectively. in the offensive end; any pass pact the game all over the floor," Donovan '12, Gordon Fischer * 13, Three of Colby's six losses this without a purpose around Colby said Whirmore. Gus David 'II , Noah Atlas Ml , season came at the hands of the was usually gobbled up. 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Possibly the Mules sea- nately the puck didn't bounce our Conway with 15 points (5G, WILL HARRINGTON son defining moment occurred on way that game," senior co-captain 10A), and Liz Osgood ' 11 with 14 SPORTS EDITOR Jan. 30 when Colby pulled off a 3- Kaitlyn Conway said points (5G, 9A). Junior Goalie 2 upset against Amherstat Al fond Colby only trailed 1-0 to the Pisani stopped 585 shots for a Last Saturday, Feb. 27 the Rink. Amherst was ranked first in Lord Jeffs after the first period but .887 save percentage and backup Mules traveled to Massachusetts the country at the time and had a the floodgates opened in the sec- first-year Filomani Falucci saved to take part in the New England 53-game unbeaten regular season ond and the Mules found them- 170 shots for a .895 save percent- Small College Athletic Confer- streak in the NESCAC. Colby was selves down by eight goals after age in six games. ence (NESCAC) quarterfinals also tied 2-2 with Amherst mid- two periods. Co-captain "It's easy to stay positive when against Amherst College. It was way through the second period of Steaphanie Scarpato '11 netted you're successful and winning the third time the two teams had another regular season game with Colby's lone goal on the day. games, the real challenge is stay- met in the 2009-2010 campaign. the Lord Jeffs. On Saturday, Amherst was all over the offensive ing positive after losing," said zone and constantly Conway. The Mules' record may oarraging goaiKeeper not spell it out, but the team was Loni Pisani '11. Pisani extremely competitive in the still netted 30 saves on NESCAC this season. Colby had the day. five ties on the season and eight Although the long other games that were decided by CHRIS KASPRAK/THE COLBY ECHO season ended on a bit- two goals or less. It seemed at ter note, the team is times the team just could not get still proud of where it over the hump. However, the Diana Manduca '13 stands. Amherst victory shows that if the SPORT: "Unfortunately this team put everything together it Basketball mM year wasn't the most was capable of beating anyone in _f_> successful season the league. HOMETOWN: JL Cjl record wise, but there "As athletes, we learned to be- Portland, ME _ i__^^ IS _i i were still a lot of posi- come mentally tougher and how to POSITION: Points vs. Bowdoin tive things that came deal with ups and downs through- Guard from it," said Conway. out the season. It was a great learn- WHY: With a game-high 18 points, first-year Diana Besides the epic ing experience and something that victory against I think we will all benefit from in Manduca led the Colby women's basketball team to Amherst, there were the future," Conway reiterated victory against Bowdoin College in the NESCAC semi- some impressive indi- The hockey team also graduates finals. 4-for-6 from the field, 2-for-2 from three-point vidual performances co-captain defender Andrea Fuwa range and 8-for-8 from the foul line, Manduca COURTESY OF ALEXANDRA ESSMAN for the Mules this and defender Tatiana Kowalewski showed poise in her first postseason appearance. Junior Stephanie Scarpato (21) battling for the puck at Amherst College. year. Scarpato finished as well as Conway. The team continues their season in the NCAA Divi- sion III playoffs on March 5. SWIMMIN G AND DIVING j SKIING Clinching the numbers Smith sets 1000 record NCAA invitationals 22: The national ranking of the Colby women's basket- ball team as it enters the NCAA Division III playoffs for competitors chose to use special SVEIN MAGNASON with a time of 20.99, qualifying s history. LUKE SIEBERT no-wax skis. Wyatt Fereday ' 11 led the first time in the program' STAFF WRITER him for the National Collegiate STAFF WRITER the way for the Mules in eighth, his 9:38.31: Time clocked by men's swimmer Kevin Smith Athletic Association (NCAA), at the NESCAC Championships, beating his own school Colby placed tenth in this year's which is set to take place at the best result of the season in the clas- Inclement weather this week- sic technique. Sam Mathes ' 10 and New England Small College Ath- University of Minnesota on record by nine seconds. end forced both alpine and Jake Barton '13 in 16th and 26th l_u:S9.73: Heather NlacDonaW , Brittany BeU, Laura Duff , letic Conference (NESCAC) March 17. Gross also tied for sev- nordic events to be postponed by rounded out the scorers, while Men's Swimming and Diving enth place in the 100-yard one day. The alpine events, con- ' and Emma Linhard's women's distance medley relay Jared Supple ' 13 had the best race time, good for a new school record. championships in Williamstown, freestyle with a time of 46.66. tested at the Middlebury College of his career in 47th. MA this past weekend. Although Mason Roberts *12 came in fifth Snowbowl, followed the usual Sunday's 15/20km freestyle 1,534: Career points tallied by men's basketball team the result might not seem remark- in the 50-yard breaststroke with a format with giant slalom races races saw some very strong per- member Adam Choice, placing him in eighth on Colby's able, as the men's swimming team time of 26.71, and he also took on Saturday and slalom races on formances from a number of all-time scoring list. did not meet its goal of placing eighth place in both the 100 and Sunday. In alpine, the Mules Mules. Fereday's second place fin- ahead of Bates College and Bow- 200-yard breaststroke races. were a little bit off their top ish led the Mules to a third place STANDINGS TEAM LEADERS doin College, In the 50-yard form, with the absence of top finish in the event overall. Sam ¦ n I'll ¦ II I'l I i 11¦______¦_¦______¦ there were sev- butterfly, Ryan scorer Vincent Lebrun-Fortin ' 11 Mathes was 15th , and Jake Barton eral individual The only event Trafton '12 took especially. Joshua Kernan '10 led 21st to close out the Mules' scor- achievements at- sixth place with a the Mules in fifth place, followed ers. Corey Park '12 had the best tained by the left before the time of 23.40. In by Brian Morgan ' 12 in 13th and race of his career, finishing just be- Marc Massie '13 in 28th. The Colby men's the relays, Gross, hind his teammate in 22nd. Assis- conclusion of women also struggled, only plac- team. Smith, David tant Coach Ryan Kelly said, this year's ing one in the top-30, as Cassady "Corey and Wyatt shared perform- Captain Kevin Hirsch '10, and Roberts '13 finished in 30th. Smith '10 broke Raymond Rieling ance-of-the-day honors on Sunday. season is the Saturday's slalom, usually a Wyatt also skied a really smart his own two- ' 12 posted a sev- strong event for the Mules, fol- race to finish second." year-old record NCAA enth place finish lowed a similar pattern. The men For the women, Garrec again in the 800-yard by nine seconds tournament. were led by Keman, who was in led the way, this time cracking and grabbed a freestyle, and fifth again, followed by Justin the top-10 with a sixth place fin- third-place finish Gross, Smith, Sperry '13 in 28th. For the ish. Without Missy Krause '12, in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a Robert and Trafton finished ninth women, Maddie Strachota * 13 led the women's score was not as time of 9:38.31. Smith also took in the 400-yard medley relay. The with a strong 29th place finish, al- high as usual, but Golovkina fifth place in 1,650-yard freestyle only event left before the conclu- though no other Colby woman skied strong to place 27th, while with a time of 16:21.49. More- sion of this year's season is the placed inside the top 30. captain Jennie Brentrup '10 was over, Ben Gross '10 came in NCAA tournament, where five The nordic races, held at the the final scorer in 37th. fourth in the 50-yard freestyle Colby swimmers will race. Rikert Touring Center, featured a The Mules now look forward 5/10krn individual start classic to next week's NCAA Division I on Saturday and a 15/20km Tournament in Steamboat mass start freestyle on Sunday. Springs, Colorado. Strong per- Women's basketball The weather was extremely dif- formances this weekend meant ficult on Saturday, with condi- that five Mules will make the tions changing rapidly between trip. Joshua Kernan '10, Vince to host tourney match sunshine and heavy, wet snow- Lebrun-Fortin ' 11 and Dana fall, which made for tricky wax- women only made 13 of 57 shots Breakstone ' 10 will represent the ing and some variation in the while Wyatt Fereday From W. -BALL, Page 16 from the field. On the positive side, alpine team, results. Lucy Garrec '12 led the '11 and Lucy Garrec '12 will however, Cappeiloni netted 14 way for the Mules in the 5km, each make their second trip to the IS points and also directed the points in the game to bring her ca- finishing 12th, 1:24 back from national tournament. Nordic flow of play with seven assists. reer tally to 1,203 points, and winner Katie Bono of Dart- coach Ryan Kelly said, "I have Producing a double-double of ten Kowalski added 10 points, three mouth. Olga Golovkina '13 fol- no predictions for NCAA's, but points and ten rebounds, Julianne steals, and two blocked shots to lowed in 24th, continuing a both our skiers seem to be peak- Kowalski ' 11 raised her career to- break the 700 career point mark. string of strong performances ing at the right time. It 's always tals to 698 points and 516 re- With the game against Husson from the first-year skier. challenging to ski out west at al- bounds, and Alison Cappeiloni *10 scheduled for Friday, March 5 at 7 The men's 10km classic fea- titude, but we hope to ski fast contributed eight points, bringing p.m., the women will participate in tured similar conditions, and many and enjoy the experience." her career total to 1, 189 points. the NCAA tournament for the first Despite early foul trouble, sopho- time. As Coach Lori Gear McBride more Rachael Mack rounded out explains, "Getting into the NCAA the team's effort with 15 points. Tournament is a major accom- Even on the heels of such an plishment for any program, but as a outstanding victory, the Mules first-time invitee, it is particularly couldn't pull out a win against top- special and meaningful for us.... ranked Amherst. With powerhouse [It] is a credit to the players, assis- Mack on the sidelines due to illness, tant coach Christine Clancy, and the Colby women threw their best the parents who all believed and efforts onto the court, but were ulti- supported us this season." Thus, mately overwhelmed by the Lord with that optimistic attitude, the Jeffs' offensive skill. Although their women focus on the challenge percentages from the foul line and ahead in preparation for their mo- . NICK lODICE/tHE COL6T ECHO three-point range were strong, the mentous NCAA appearance. NickZeller '10 is tight to the gate in his slalom race. Five skiers get Mens DasRetDaii invitations to end season; fail to NCAAs recJeve NCAA bid

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S ICE HOCKEY Mules to host NCAA first-found game Team suffers OT loss offs began when Colby's win over ice. Both McKinney and the Bowdoin cut the defending cham- DOUG SIBOR Bowdoin goalie were outstand- pion's season short, leaving the STAFF WRITER ing all night, and after two peri- Polar Bears with a final record of ods the game still had yet to see 20-6. Although the Bowdoin In a game that will forever be its first goal. known as one of the greatest in women had won eight out of the The third period saw an incred- the history of their rivalry, the nine seasons in which a postseason ible flurry of action Colby College Mules and Bow- , as both teams system has existed, the Mules' ef- doin College Polar Bears battled pressed forward to score the first forts were too much for the Polar into an overtime session on Sat- goal. It was then that Wil Hartigan Bears to manage. Playing excel- urday night in the first round of ' 11 rose to the occasion, taking a lent defense, Colby held Bow- the New England Small College pass from Nick Kondiles '13 and doin *s top scorers to a paltry four Athletic Conference (NESCAC) firing it into the back of the net. points during the first half of play. Tournament. Described by one Unfortunately for the Mules, This offensive weakness, com- spectator as a "rollercoaster of Bowdoin struck back just 30 sec- bined with foul trouble, led the emotions," the two teams were onds later, and despite both teams' Polar Bears astray. incredibly evenly-matched, with best efforts the score remained In addition to the strong efforts the Polar Bears ultimately scoring deadlocked as the clock expired, in the backcourt, the Colby women in overtime to take a 2-1 victory meaning that a sudden death over- also capitalized on all their offen- and advance in the tournament. time period would be needed to sive opportunities. Shooting 50 With Colby already having determine a winner. percent from the field, the lady beaten Bowdoin twice this sea- After making a dazzling 17 Mules were 24 for 48 in compari- son, including once in saves during the third period alone, son to the Polar Bears who con- Brunswick, Maine, the Polar McKinney again played the hero verted on only 25 of their 63 Bears were correct in questioning for the Mules in overtime, as he their ability to defend their home attempts. Furthermore, the Colby women took advantage of their trips to the foul line, netting 22 out COCKIEST OF B1U. SODOMA of 29 chances, while Bowdoin Finishing the season 23-4, Colby will play in the Division III NCAA tournamentfor thef irst time in only scored on 11 of their 20 tries. program history. On March 5 at 7 p.m. the Mules will host theirfirst round game vs. Husson College. Many Mules had standout per- formances in the final four, show- Winning by a score of 75-64, the nals, losing by a score of 69-54, but ing the consistency of the team as SARAH TRANKLE Mules improved their record to 23- the women did not leave empty- a whole. First-year Diana Mand- ASST. SPORTS EDITOR 3 for the year, tying the program's handed. The Mules' second place uca tallied 18 points to her name, record for most wins in a season. performance in the NESCAC tour- with two for two shooting from This past Saturday, Feb. 27, the With eight straight victories under nament earned them a spot in the three-point range and a perfect Colby women's basketball team de- their belts, the women then turned NCAA Division III tournament, eight for eight record from the free feated the Bowdoin College Polar their focus toward the NESCAC with the women's first-round throw line. The next highest Bears in the semi-finalsof the New championship match against the matchup to be played against Hus- scorer, Aarika Ritchie, contributed England Small College Athletic Amherst College Lord Jeffs. Sadly, son College on March 5. Conference (NESCAC) playoffs. the Mules came up short in the fi- The journey to the NCAA play- See W. BBALL, Page 15 NICK IOCICE/THE COLBY ECHO Saturdays' OTcontest vs. Bowdoin College was an alt-time great.

turned away the Polar Bear attack ice in spite of their higher seed- ing. Colby came out of the gate time and again en route to an addi- firing, producing the best chances tional eight saves, bringing his total of the first period. Just two min- for the game to 47. Colby pushed utes into the contest, Michael forward to counter the Bowdoin Smigelski '13 fired two quick pressure, spending a lot of time in shots, the first of which was the Polar Bear zone, forcing the stopped by the Bowdoin goal- goalie to make three saves of his tender and the second of which own. With just under five minutes clanged off the post and went to play, Bowdoin connected sev- wide. Later in the period, co-cap- eral passes in the Colby defensive tain Matt Strickland '10 was zone and were somehow able to robbed on a glove save by the beat McKinney, scoring a goal to sprawling Bowdoin goaltender, put the team through to next week's and the opening frame ultimately semi-final round. ended right where it started: 0-0. Despite the heartbreaking Colby netminder Cody McK- loss, the Mules had a very suc- inney '11 saved his best per- cessful season this year, return- formance of the season for this ing to the playoffs and often game. He was simply dominant achieving very good results between the pipes for the entire against the premier teams in the contest, making 13 saves in the first period and nine in the sec- league. The team looks ahead to ond. His ability to keep the po- next year with great optimism, tent Bowdoin offense, which knowing that they will be return- led the NESCAC in goals per ing their top seven scorers on of- game, coming into the contest- fense and the stalwart McKinney off the board allowed his team- in goal. Surely the men will mates to comfortably keep fir- build on the great things that Women's squashfinishes strong ing away on the other end of the they achieved this season. women came out strong in their 2010. This was one of only four na- wins and was the MVP of the Mules wrap-up matches, nonetheless. Senior cap- tional awards handed out. In addi- team. "This was a great season to tain Samantha Smith, Kate Pistel tion, the team also won the Chaffee end my collegiate squash career season ranked ' 13 and Alison Crevi ' 11 won their Award, which goes to the coachand with," Dufour said. "We had TRACK— FEATURED INSIDE 16th in nation matches at the first, second and team that displays the most sports- some really exciting wins to im- — ninth spots, respectively. Although manship that season. Coach Sakhi prove our ranking eight spots over DAVID LOWE she lost, Maddie Dufour * 10 Khan was overjoyed and proudof his last year." Kaeley Shepard '10, STAFF WRITER brought her match to the full five team, saying "This is the most deco- who played in the seventh spot all games, and Molly Parsons '13 rated women's squash team since year, and Caroline Reaves '10, nearly did the same. The Mules I've been here. Everyone here at "improved the most this past sea- The Colby women's squash kept their heads high as they Colby should be proud of what this son. The both of them inspired us team played in the College Squash played their final match on Sun- team has accomplished. It's the first throughout the season with their Association Women's Team day Colby faced Hamilton, a team time in our squash history where one competitiveness and athleticism," Championships at Yale this past that had beaten them by a score of team has been recognized in such a Khan added. Kravetz won the weekend. Colby entered the tour- 7-2 earlier in the winter. The positive light" College Squash Association nament with the 16 seed overall Mules nearly pulled off the upset This weekend wrapped up the Scholar Athlete Award for the and played in the Kurtz Division, 5-4, But ended up taking the loss 6- season for the Colby squash team. Mules and "played great all year" which had the 9-16 seeds. 3. Both Dufour and Parsons took Smith will play next week in the from the sixth position, Khan The Lady Mules opened the their matches to the full five individual Nationals, but for the said. Kravetz believed that the weekend with a match against games. Smith, Pistel and Jessica rest of the seniors, these games team was more focused this year Dartmouth College, the top seed in Kravetz '10 avenged their losses were the last in their college ca- and that she had "never been a the bracket. The Panthers played from earlier in the season. reers. The senior class was by far part of a team where the individ- as strongly as expected and won Despite losing their three matches, the largest representation on the ual success of each player was so the match 9-0. The following day, Colby retained their 16 overall rank- team. Samantha Smith played the entirely appreciated by every Colby faced Middlebury in the ing nationally. This ranking is eight whole season at the number one member of the team, and that is consolation semi-finals. The spots higher than that of last year's spot. Coach Khan knows that she why I believe we had such a suc- Mules' first effort against Middle- squash squad, a stat that earned the will be "truly missed by all of us cessful season." The seniors were bury had resulted in an 8-1 loss team the College Squash Association for her outstanding play and lead- a huge part of the team's success early on in the season, but the Most Improved Team Award for ership." Dufour led the team in this year and they will be missed. The women s' distance medley relay set a new school record.