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Buchanan lecture sparks controversy, debate > February 3, 2012 contraception. “There was an idea that we should catalystnewspaper.com Rosie Curts be able to do what men do, but when what Staff Writer they’re doing is unhealthy, why should we sink to their level, why not bring them up?” Buchanan Death, weed, onservative political analyst and former U.S. asked. “Women are not the same as men. We are CTreasurer Bay Buchanan lectured Wednesday not the same emotionally. We are not the same consumption: evening, Feb. 1, to a standing-room-only crowd physically.” How prohibition is on “The Failures of Feminism.” The event was Buchanan criticized the perceived hook-up highly anticipated as something that would spark culture of young people everywhere, citing inter- perpetuating the a lot of debate and anger. Buchanan had clearly views with college-age girls who haven’t actually problem been warned of this, as she introduced her speech been asked out on dates in years, because boys are by saying she knew she would be meeting a lot now only interested in girls who will have casual of disagreement and that “the odds were against sex. Buchanan stated that “men have it perfect,” Jorge Rivera [her],” but that she loved having debates. because girls will now have casual sex with them Comment & Debate Editor Buchanan started her discussion of feminism although there is “nothing in it for them” because eople who wish to smoke marijuana will with a disclaimer that first-wave feminism, which otherwise, they “won’t get a phone call.” Psmoke regardless of what you, or the was “really about the suffrage movement” was The other major downside to second-wave government, think about it. When politicians wonderful and that there were plenty of great feminism, Buchanan stated, was the legalization decide to create and enforce laws to block things about second-wave feminism as well. But of abortion. During the sexual revolution, when the trade of marijuana, they contribute to the Buchanan stressed that the main failures of the women were getting pregnant, they advocated for consumption problem. Yes, the more you fight second-wave feminist movement were the legal- the legalization of abortion. “Those 55 million against it, the bigger the problem will become. ization of abortion and the sexual revolution. babies…those unborn are victims of feminism,” Prohibition creates a nasty and pointless cycle Buchanan noted that many women now recog- Buchanan stated. in which the countries that are geographically nize a third-wave of feminism and therefore think Buchanan talked at length about women she Photo by Carrie White en route between producers and consumers some of the less popular aspects of second-wave had talked to who had abortions when they were experience the worst of both worlds. . feminism – such as the radical anti-man sentiment younger and “who are traumatized now by their ment for voting strictly on party lines, instead of I realize that people don’t smoke marijuana – don’t matter anymore. However, Buchanan decision.” Buchanan warned that, “You might be on their conscience. Buchanan gave a nonpartisan because it is illegal and they wish to “stick stated, “There’s a lot of tenants of second-wave that person who two years from now, six years message that everyone should extensively research it to the Man.” There must be thousands of feminism that are still out there that I believe from now, you may recognize a child. If you keep their position and not be afraid to make their reasons why people do it, and very few of harm women.” saying, ‘It’s not a child, it’s not a child’ and then position known. “How can you take a stand…if them are linked to anti-government sentiment. In the ‘50s, when many women were house- one day recognize it as a child, can you deal with you aren’t speaking up?” Buchanan asked. “You However, the fact that marijuana is so easily wives, more labor-saving devices like dishwashers it?” can disagree with me all you want, just make sure accessible is largely due to the fact that it is came out, and women had more time on their “Being a mother is about the children…once you know what you believe.” illegal. Illegality, and all the legal nonsense that hands. Buchanan discussed how this was refer- you’re pregnant, you are there…natural instincts The lecture provoked an immediate hostile comes with it, make the business incredibly enced in The Feminist Mystique by Betty Friedan, kick in.” Buchanan explained. Buchanan talked response from the majority of the audience, as profitable for drug traffickers and create the a book published in 1963 that is considered about the deep regret that many women she’d was expected. The question and answer session necessity of an ever-expanding market for the to have played a large part in sparking second- talked to felt about their decision and said, that followed lasted almost an hour longer than drug dealers. wave feminism. Buchanan said that this book “You’re the second victim, that’s all I’m saying.” was originally planned, with the majority of the The journey that marijuana makes from pro- promoted the idea that “to be truly fulfilled and Buchanan later talked about woman choosing questions challenging Buchanan’s positions on ducer to consumer is a rather complex one. It be able to use their abilities, [women] have to get between a career and a family, and women who abortion and women in the workplace. involves a large criminal structure to support it, out of the house.” do both. “Don’t ever think your career is going There were several instances when members comprised of a number of people with differ- “Unfortunately, it took on a very angry and ex- to be more fulfilling than family, because that’s of the audience outside of those in the Q&A ent responsibilities. However, the most impor- treme attitude sometimes…it became anti-man… never the case,” Buchanan warned. “The key to line spoke up to challenge Buchanan, and many tant distinction that I wish to make is between and that’s where it took a turn for the worse, in all of this is that you make the decisions yourself. times multiple people were speaking at once. (large scale) drug traffickers and (small scale) my opinion,” continued Buchanan. “Where the You hear from parents, you hear from teachers, Buchanan’s presence on campus clearly had drug dealers. The trafficking part is overseen damage came in is when they jumped to the idea you hear from speakers, you read…but your life the controversial debate-raising effect that was by drug lords and their closest aides. Drug that women are the same as men and that we is what you make of it.” However, Buchanan also intended by the sponsors. A post-talk debrief- dealers work for them and are in charge of should be able to do everything men can do.” advocated women being both mothers and having ing discussion about the event will be hosted by getting the drug to the consumer’s hand. Buchanan added that this idea was what the jobs if that is what they want. FemCo and Mind, Body, Soul next Monday at 7 The current approach to dealing with the sexual revolution of the ’60s and ’70s was “all Buchanan ended with a call to leadership from p.m. in the Butler Center. drug problem in the U.S. is focused on the about,” particularly with the new easy access to all young people and criticized the federal govern- trafficking part. continued on page 12 2 February 3, 2012 News

Juicy Couture and Chanel may not grace the runway of Shove Chapel on Friday eve- My goal organizing the fash- ning, but the 22 lines of CC original designs will out dazzle and sparkle any haute couture “ion show this year was to get as special. many students involved as pos- fashion You can come decide this for yourself when the doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. sible, and allow them to be as Hosted by the Colorado College Sewing Club, the FLASH Photography Club, and the creative as possible. For exam- SHOW Integrative Design Club, no one will be disappointed by the 8th annual Colorado College ple, this year we formed what I P R E VWIE Fashion Show. hope will be an annual partner- ship with the FLASH photogra- phy club. By joining forces with Story by Ellie Cole. All photos by Stanley Sigalov. that club we were able to have all student photographers to document the show and photo shoots. Some designers worked Q&A ALLISON STRAUSS individually with a photographer Where did your inspiration come from? to create their own customized Eyelet fabric and vintage fashions. shoot to compliment their line. While organizing Fashion Show Why did you want to be in the show? 2012 I have gotten to work with I’m a rare attendee at school events, but as an amateur fashion designer, I ventured out to last so many passionate and creative year’s show. I loved the range of lines and upbeat environment! It was my first year at CC and I saw people. It has been an experience the fashion show as something I could be part of on the school stage in a way that was true to me. that I am extremely grateful for. With a record number of diverse How hard was it to prepare and put together your pieces? design proposals and more lines It was convenient sewing my designs over winter break at home in Los Angeles. The city is the than the show has ever had, I am garment manufacturing capital of the U.S. The downside: Lots of sweatshops and frantic movie wardrobe assistants. Upside: Lots of fabric stores. I’m always wary of perpetuating the stereotype very proud and excited to be a of snobby Angelenos, but I felt fortunate to have the downtown garment district and West Hol- part of the 8th annual Colorado lywood fabric stores at my disposal. It took a while to find a store with black eyelet I liked, but if College fashion show. I’d been in a town with only, say, a Joann’s, I wouldn’t have found it. ” Tara Mullin Show organizer Q&A Cara Greene Where did your inspiration come from? I got my inspiration from trailer parks and Burning Man, hence the title ‘Glitter on the Highway’ (ripped from the B-52’s). Kali is the Hindu goddess of creation and destruction, and according to Designers the ancient Hindu calendar, the Kali Yuga is the last era of civilization—the one we are currently in—before the apocalypse. Rebekah Gans and Rebecca Beren Why did you want to be in the show? I wanted to design for the fashion show because I wanted to learn how to make my own clothing, Ali Levin and the fashion show seemed like the perfect opportunity to buckle down and really learn how to sew. Gabrielle Goodbar How hard was it to prepare and put together your pieces? It was very hard to prepare my pieces, considering I’m not very patient. Plus, the last thing I tried Ariel Klein to sew was a jumpsuit, and I accidentally made it ‘ass-less.’ This time, I actually learned to sew correctly, and in turn, had to work on my line for 4-5 hours almost every day over Christmas break. Marcella Morgan

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Mari Gades Q&A Hayley Round, Katie Gaudette Ryan Milne Where did your inspiration come from? Our inspiration stems from interior decorative elements, specifically upholstery fabrics, wall pa- Teal Francis per designs, textiles, and lighting fixtures.

Why did you want to be in the show? Kim Wolforth We wanted to engage in something on campus that was something we had never done before. Also, Hayley wanted it to add to her portfolio for interior design school applications. Monica Mueller

How hard was it to prepare and put together your pieces? Sam Brody

It was difficult to design the line, but the real challenge came when it was time to sew them. It is Allison Straus a very time-consuming process! Erika Leon

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Hayley Round Q&A Daphne Shethar, Emily Fukunaga Cara Greene Where did your inspiration come from? It all started when I was young, and saw a dollar bill. It wasn’t long after that I asked myself the tough question: could I wear a dollar bill? Yes. Brilliant. Years later I found a “money dress,” a Whitney Petersen tiny ex- stripper outfit made of a printed poly-blend that you wouldn’t wish upon your worst enemy. Daphne Shethar Why did you want to be in the show? Julia Belamarich and Ruthie I think my entire life has been leading up to this night. I love money, I look good in money, and I think everyone needs to know that. Markwardt

Is there anything else you want the CC community to know? Tara Mullin Get ready. Get rich. Get money. Jon Harmon and Kat Lisbona February 3, 2012 News 3 Student sexual conduct policy revised mal conduct review process. Two of those cases filed under the student sexual misconduct policy. increase in reporting following policy revisions Jesse Paul were related to sexual misconduct and the third The memorandum states that violation of poli- that occur on college campuses, which can be was an instance of intimate partner violence. cy was “substantiated in that complaint.” influential considering the minute average re- Staff Writer Those involved with the revisions included Along with the one violation, the document porting rates of sexual assault and harassment Horton, the Associate Deans, legal counsel, and reports that 46 individuals went to SARP for at institutions. In an attempt to increase awareness and re- Student Life Specialist for Campus Conduct, their services, and 42 of them students. Of The New York University Health Center ports of sexual-based incidents of harassment Paul York. those individuals, two reported instances of in- estimates that fewer than five percent of at- and violence, along with the need to satisfy reg- Intimate partner violence is now defined by timate partner violence, including both one on- tempted/completed rapes are reported, a statis- ulations put forth by Title IX legislation, Colo- the college as “violence occurring between two campus and one off-campus. Also, three people tic that Horton claims is probably similar on our rado College’s student sexual conduct policy has people who are dating or consider themselves reported “current or recent” experience of campus. been revised. to be a couple at present or in the past.” The stalking, of which one involved a non-affiliated If such a statistic were taken into account on The revisions that have been made to the CC definition goes on to say that, “intimate partner CC perpetrator. our campus, that means that the three cases that student sexual misconduct policy went into ef- violence includes, but is not limited to pushing, According to Horton, stalking has been an went through the conduct process last semes- fect at the start of the spring 2012 semester last hitting, slapping, punching, kicking and choking. increasing problem at CC that has manifested ter could have been nearly a staggering twenty week. The major changes to the policy include Additionally, stalking behaviors are also commit- itself both physically and on the Internet. In or- times more. the addition of stalking and gender/sexuality ted within intimated partner violence.” der to combat this problem, Horton has worked Nevertheless, new initiatives made by CC, bias motivated behavior as specifically prohib- CC’s definition of retaliation has also been with Colorado Springs police liaison officer Ja- such as the one undertaken with the policy revi- ited. clarified as “any retaliatory action or behavior son Newton to make changes in policy. sions made this semester, are aimed at increas- Another change to the policy involves “ad- taken toward an individual as consequence of “It used to be that stalking behavior might ing reporting and making the process of com- ditional clarification” of what intimate partner their decision to report a violation, pursue ac- be covered by [multiple policies],” said Horton. ing forward that much easier. A job that Horton, violence includes, and of retaliation as another tion of criminal prosecution, or any retaliatory “Sometimes there was a little confusion about SARP, and the administration are constantly specifically prohibited behavior. action or behavior taken toward any individual ‘where should I go?’ or ‘what process does this trying to do. “The college is always reviewing policies in or- who cooperates in an investigation is prohib- fall under?’” “We are always updating our policies,” said der to make sure they are up do date,” said CC ited.” However the revisions of the policy are Horton. “It is one of our core values.” Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Heather In a message posted on the all-student listserv aimed at ending that confusion. The revised policies can also be viewed on- Horton. “The changes in the policies are some- by Horton, she states, “active consent remains “The research tells us that there is often over- line at http://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/ thing we have been talking about for some time. the cornerstone of the policy and support and lap between stalking behavior and things like studentguide/pathfinder/college-policies/sexu- Since we feel like they are important changes we reporting options remain the same.” sexual assault and intimate partner violence,” al-misconduct-resources.dot didn’t feel like we should wait until the fall to According to a Colorado College Memoran- said Horton. “The new policy allows [victims] Last years SARP sexual assault and harass- roll them out if they were ready at this point.” dum released to the community in June 2011 to go through the process that was designed for ment report can be found at http://www. The policy changes came after this past se- by the Office of Sexual Assault Response and sexual misconduct process.” coloradocollege.edu/dotAsset/0c14c878-68a6- mester, when three cases went through the for- Prevention (SARP), one formal complaint was According to Horton, there tends to be an 427c-b370-0662d014ad7d.pdf IM Department firings reveal greater problems

College to court. “It should have happened in Erica Plumlee a better way,” said Schonewill. “[Arbitration] News Editor should be something the College isn’t legally obliged to do, but that it does anyway to treat employees better.” The lack of communication proved to be Down in the depths of Armstrong, through a major breakdown during the entire process. a maze of hallways, you’ll find Joseph Sharman. “There was a failure to communicate with Alan Rebekah Gans and Rebecca Beren He’s the Systems Administrator of the Infor- because all his bosses were gone within two mation Management Department and has been weeks,” said Sharman. Instead of having meet- involved with CC for over 18 years, first as a ings or receiving warning letters, the employees student and then as an employee. While most were asked “Gestapo-like questions” and then students will never have occasion to meet him, terminated. Sharman is on a crusade to better the treatment With five members of the department sud- that he and many others have faced as staff denly gone, with three resigning all on May 31, members of Colorado College. the rest of the CC community began to ask In the last issue of The Catalyst before winter questions. But with very little information them- break, I wrote an article about the five members selves, and non-disclosure agreements limiting of the IM Department who mysteriously disap- what they could say, the department was in an peared over the summer. I ran into dead end af- awkward position. ter dead end, but it turns out that I was asking “I remember the hours of arguing we had to the wrong questions. For Joseph Sharman, and do about even releasing the small amount of for the rest of the CC community, he hopes, the info we had to our own division,” said Schone- issue is not so much why five members of the will. “Melcher seemed to think of it as ‘You say IM department were terminated and resigned nothing at all or you say everything.’” It proved but rather the manner in which it was handled. to be the former. In the spring of last year, then-legal counsel The department wasn’t even allowed to send Former employee Alan Davis is now employed in Afghanistan. He is one of five em- Chris Melcher conducted an investigation of out an email informing the CC community of ployees who left campus last year from the Information Managment Department. Photo the IM department. Colorado College hired an the losses. “People found out by calling [Kris courtesy of Alan Davis. auditor and attorney to help conduct the inves- Jones’] voicemail that she no longer worked tigation, which left one member of the IM de- here,” said Sharman. “There needs to be some partment feeling like he was “being tried with- inaccurate because the department, and Alan, of the department to question their security. formal way of telling the community. I draft- out a jury because they brought in a third party.” often worked overtime to meet CC’s technologi- “I wouldn’t be surprised if, because I keep an- ed announcements and there were people all “Sometimes without warning employees cal needs. Finally, the department was told that noying people with these questions, someday around campus asking where they were. But I would be called in and questioned with no con- Alan had “behavioral problems” that were “fo- they decide I’m too annoying…that’s the Col- was prohibited from sending out an email. How text,” said Director of Educational Tech Service, menting discord” among the department. lege’s stated position and any of us could go at do we as a community tell the truth about these Chad Schonewill, Director of Educational Tech Wilson and President Celeste also discussed any time, for no reason,” said Sharman. things?” Service. the investigation itself, citing P-Card abuse as While the details of the terminations still re- Although the process broke down, the whole Following the investigation, three mem- one of the reasons behind the department’s main unclear, Sharman believes that the whole experience exposed a community. The depart- bers of the department resigned for personal investigation. The abuses, which reached “tens issue raised a much more important issue for ment received a lot of faculty support, as have reasons, one was fired, and one’s position was of thousands of dollars,” included the pur- the CC community to address: the College’s fail- the people who resigned and were terminated. eliminated. The reasons surrounding the investi- chase of alcohol at a college-sponsored event ure to communicate and handle the investiga- “I think what happened was really sad. My in- gation and the subsequent loss of five members and the purchase of equipment outside of the tion and terminations properly. CC is an at-will tention is to make sure it doesn’t happen again. have remained unclear, clouded in unconfirmed department’s approval. However, there is no employer, adhering to Colorado’s legal doctrine After working here for 20 years, if Alan had to rumors, made impenetrable by non-disclosure policy forbidding the purchase of equipment at that “neither an employer nor an employee is be fired, they at least should have given him the agreements signed by everyone involved. college-sponsored events, and the IM employee required to give notice or advance notice of ter- courtesy to tell him why,” said Sharman. After the terminations and resignations, spe- who purchased unapproved equipment was mination or resignation.” While Sharman has been actively working as cifically of Network Engineer Alan Davis, a not charged with theft, but rather of not going “The College should hold itself to a higher an advocate for staff for the past 11 years, both confused IM department called a meeting to through proper procedure. The former citation standard,” said Sharman. “It should be just- on committees and on his own, it’s up to the discuss the details. On June 3, they met with suggests another undisclosed charge, while the cause instead of at-will.” Because CC is an at- entire CC community to make these changes. Barbara Wilson, Director of Human Resources, latter charge suggests a failure of Human Re- will employer, there was no mediation process “I’m convinced that if anything is going to and former President Dick Celeste. As the de- sources to properly communicate procedure. or disciplinary process for the IM department change here, it’s going to be through the stu- partment demanded answers, they were given Left with more questions than answers after members in question. dents,” explained Sharman. “They made a sub- the reason that Alan had also received: his posi- the meeting, the investigation and its repercus- “There needs to be a formalized process that stantial change in how CC treats employees [as tion had been eliminated. However, right after sions raised an important concern for the de- staff can pursue,” said Sharman. “Some sort of part of the CC Fair Labor Committee], and it this the department was told that they could partment; Sharman recalled learning in a HR disciplinary process, so that they know some- can happen again. If you look at it in business rehire for Davis’ position, fueling suspicion. course at CC that, “an employee should never thing is happening.” terms, students are the customers, and it’s our When pressed, Wilson and President Celeste be surprised by management’s decisions.” Davis As of now, there is no arbitration. If a CC job is to please the customers. It just sounds like explained that Alan didn’t have enough work was taken completely by surprise when his posi- employee feels that they have been wrongly ter- self-interest when I talk about it, but students to “justify the position.” Again, this seemed tion was eliminated, which led other members minated, his or her only choice is to take the have the passion to actually get it done.” 4 February 3, 2012 Arts & Entertainment

cooking with Kieffer andClaire goat gone wrong we blew it, guys When Kieffer introduced the idea of It’s pretty rare these days that I get a chance cooking goat for our column, my immedi- to cook something new. Not just a new ate response was, “No.” What college kid is preparation, or a different variety than I am possibly going to go out and find goat just used to, but a completely new ingredient I’ve because we recommended it? After some never gotten my hands on before. So, a couple consideration, I realized that eating goat isn’t weeks ago when I saw a nondescript package an opportunity I have very often and if it labeled simply “goat meat” at Asia Pacific meant producing a somewhat less accessible Market, I had to have it. I’ve had some great issue, so be it. Ironically, our meal happened preparations of goat in various restaurants, to be less than fantastic. While I can point out so finding it for $3.99 a pound in Colorado a number of issues that went wrong with the Springs was quite the treat. So, we set off to final product—browning the meat too long, create a recipe for it, with little to no idea how adding too much citrus, over-reducing the the hell one even goes about cooking a goat. sauce—my main complaint was the poor qual- Browsing the Internet for goat tips gave ity of the meat. Considering how inexpensive us some guidelines, and we went from there. and minimally butchered the stew pieces had Everything should have gone perfectly. Brais- been (we found skin and little bits of hair ing the goat in wine with tomatoes, lemon, on most of them) I was not surprised when and shallots should, by all accounts, have been they turned out dry, tough, and attached to delicious. Braising tenderizes tough cuts by sharp, hard-to-remove bones. Would I eat goat breaking down the collagen in the meat, wine again? Absolutely. Goat has less total fat, satu- and tomatoes compliment gamey flavors, rated fat, calories, and cholesterol than most lemon contrasts the richness of the base, and traditional red meats, as well as an interesting, shallots because shallots are basically sex on- pungent flavor. I was reminded of one thing ions and should go in everything. Instead we in this meal: the importance of food quality. ended up with a really subpar meal and a great This block I’ve made a conscious effort to salad on the side. buy organic food, and the food I’ve prepared There are a lot of things that went wrong. has honestly tasted good. High quality meat I didn’t know just how tough goat gets, so I may be the most important item to splurge overbrowned it at the beginning, resulting in on, at least occasionally. Not only is there tougher meat. The sauce over-reduced while the ethical question about animal treatment, we were rushing to make the salad, which but if you’ve ever eaten a freshly slaughtered concentrated the already abundant acid and farmer’s market chicken, you know what I’m left the whole dish with a sour taste. And quite talking about. The cut of the meat you pick honestly, $3.99 at Asia Pacific doesn’t buy is also important. While the goat Kieffer pur- incredibly high quality goat. I’m a proponent chased from the Asian market could’ve been of low-quality ingredients, because good food 100% grain fed and well loved by its owners shouldn’t be prohibitively expensive, but I (probably not), the cut was low quality. While would recommend spending a little in this every piece has its place, being the star in a instance. Ultimately though, isn’t this what stew was certainly the wrong one for this cut. cooking’s all about? For me, it’s about leaving So, next time you’re at the grocery store eye- your comfort zone, challenging yourself, and ing the $1.99/pound ground chuck, spring for most importantly making something delicious the high quality, organic New York strip steaks to share with your friends. We succeeded at instead and forgo your post-King Soopers six two of the three, and for the first time with a pack. Your taste buds and belly will thank you. new protein, that’s pretty damn good.

Claire Mann From top right: Please note the poorly Active Lifestyle Editor plucked goat hair still clinging to the skin. Middle: A simmering pot of mediocrity. Below: You can tell by the plating that at Kieffer Katz this point we were still impressed with Managing Editor ourselves. The slope side shuffle “Midnight Run (Flux Pavillion Remix)” by produced by Machinedrum showcases her sing- fans online for the low price of our affection Samantha LaBue Example, is a good way to start off a typical ski ing skills rather than her unconventional rapping, since last March. The combination of his velvety Staff Writer playlist. The remix came out this past Oct., but is just as catchy as “212”, but with a stranger vocals - reminiscent of R&B singers from the During fifth block, most of us have dug up our as an accessible dub-step song, it could easily dance beat. ‘90s - with experimental beats and sounds has snow coats and waxed up our preferred vehicles qualify as a slope-side anthem. While the remix Heavy percussive sounds make Beats Antique had me singing his praises. In Dec., he ended for downhill powder shredding. Unfortunately, isn’t as offensively dub-y as listeners are used to one of my favorites when skiing. Influences of an album trilogy with “Echoes of Silence”. The many hopeful skiers and snowboarders around hearing from Flux Pavillion, it has just the right afro-beat, big band, electronic, and jazz make track “Montreal” is a nice one to listen to while campus can be heard groaning because very amount of energy to make you feel a little better them nearly impossible to categorize. While cruising through trees searching for untouched little shreddable snow has fallen. Many students at skiing or boarding and a lot more psyched at their new album “Elektraphone” is a good op- snow because of its driving drumbeat and airy agree that winter break is a time for family, cheer, the beginning of the day. tion for the car trip to and from the mountains, synth sounds. There’s something about slowing and hitting the slopes, but my various trips to If you’ve been alive and using the Internet the first track, “Cat Skillz”, has found a place down the music on the last runs of the day that the mountains in the past month were character- this year, I would expect you’ve heard of the under my ski helmet many times because of its completes a mountain trip and is particularly ized by rocky terrain, sticky, slow snow, and new rap phenomenon and girl crush, Azealia easy progression from neutral to high energy. nice after a break or slew of safety meetings. a deficit of open terrain. But thanks to good Banks. Aside from her beauty, outrageously The final track, a Beats Antique remix of Glitch So, between snow dances, make time for company and good tunes, this prolonged early talented singing skills, and surprisingly natural Mob’s “We Swarm”, adds a salsa flair to Glitch some iPod pre-season cleaning, because noth- season skiing has left me grinning après-ski. rap flow, it was the content of “212” featuring Mob’s general glitch-hop sounds and makes me ing caps off a snow day like good music, good So, while we patiently wait for our favorite Lazy Jay that got everyone’s attention. Why? The want to zoom through the snow. friends, and maybe an occasional lift beer. Here’s terrain to be as gnarly as last year, I suggest song’s lyrics are largely to do with enjoying oral In my opinion, the artist who sings and to hoping these next few months surprise us an activity that might revolutionize spring-like sex, something we’ve been listening to male rap- produces my last track suggestion is the best with snow conditions that leave no time for play groomer days: a skiing playlist makeover. Hey, pers talk about on the radio since the ‘80s. While thing to come out of Canada since duct tape (in- list contemplation. The time is now to prepare if you can’t have fresh tracks on the slope, you I’ve been known to listen to this song on repeat cidentally, a Canadian export). He calls himself your jams. may as well have fresh tracks playing in your ears. while skiing, her new single “NEEDSUMLUV” The Weeknd and has been posting mix-tapes to February 3, 2012 Arts & Entertainment 5 Not enough bang on Skrillex’s “Bangarang” EP Robby Caseria garang” that debuted just before this past song are not authentic, collaborative efforts cated upon singles (instead of Beatport down- Christmas, aims to do precisely what the artist’s so much as mere samples, no more important Staff Writer loads and constant touring), “Kyoto” would previous releases have done: extract, combine, than something that Moore could have pulled definitely be the top cut off of “Bangarang”. Twitter allows users, when setting up their excite, and defy proper classification (save for off of a record shelf or out of a music library. The ever-relevant barometer of popularity that account, to provide a short encapsulation of made-up words like brostep). Without further Their phrases on the keyboards and non-con- is YouTube views ranks it as the EP’s leading who they are and what, by extension, the focus ado, here are my track-by-track impressions on textualized vocals seem to exist only to satisfy track, having amassed more than 4.2 million as of their twitter feed will ultimately be. This the most recent offering from the “23 year old the stipulations of the Re:Generation project, of this writing. ultra-distilled mission statement is the tweeter’s producer who likes to make all kinds of music.” as opposed to serving the benefit of the track What is curious about the success of “Kyoto” affirmative purpose, their telos, for the classically “Right In” itself. is that it is so unlike anything else of Skrillex’s minded. It gives the reader a valuable, albeit “Bangarang” kicks off with “Right In,” a track In defense of both parties, however, most that has gained traction in the past. While some brief, context when taking in whatever the very much in line with the brostep form that songs in the Re:Generation project fall into this of Moore’s hits have in their themes incorpo- author puts forth. fans of Skrillex have come to expect following same trap. Certain musical forms are simply rated elements of house, (“Rock N’ Roll (Will This representative logline for electronic his last few releases. “Right In” is a brash and incongruous, and to artificially marry them Take You To The Mountain)”, “Kill EVERY- musician Sonny John Moore, of recent fame unapologetic opening to the recording, fully inevitably results in one artist taking the lead BODY”), or trance (“All I Ask Of You”), or for the work he does under the moniker Skrillex, equipped with urgent and immediate synths with the other offering just enough to count. even old-school NES 8/16-bit sounds (“Scary reads, “23 year old producer who likes to make and as dirty a bass drop as one will find in any “Wayfaring Stranger,” the result of teamwork Monsters and Nice Sprites”), “Kyoto” seems all kinds of music.” It is important to note that Skrillex song. However, despite its abrasive feel, between Pretty Lights, LeAnn Rimes, and Ralph to refer back to a heavy metal sound, or at least Moore did not choose to define himself as the opening number off of “Bangarang” also Stanley, is the film’s most awkward and unlisten- the hardcore/emo style that Moore was in- “the grand and authoritative re-imaginer of all exists to comfort Moore’s fans. With this track, able example of this. volved in when singing in the band From First electronic music,” or, “an unapologetic assassin Skrillex is saying to his YouTube-savvy follow- “The Devil’s Den” (with Wolfgang Gart- to Last. Also unique to this track with respect sent to permanently eliminate dubstep from to the rest of Skrillex’s catalogue is the freedom the face of the Earth.” I stress this because, in with which he allows featured MC Sirah to the eyes of Skrillex’s numerous and outspoken operate in the mix. As previously mentioned, critics, these are precisely the kinds of things Skrillex typically seeks out vocal guest spots not the “23 year old producer who likes to make all so that the featured artist can provide a whole, kinds of music” has set out to do. intelligible section to the track, but rather, so Dubstep, a genre of electronic music devel- that Moore will have ammunition for his end- oped in London over the past 10 to 15 years, less post-production edits. Yet in the case of has, like most other dance categories, a small “Kyoto,” Sirah is featured centrally in the mix for number of central tenants. First, a song within an uninterrupted eight bars, delivering half of a the dubstep family must not have a kick drum traditional hip-hop verse. Her verse is com- on every beat. If it did, it would immediately be pletely devoid of artistic merit, by the way, but categorized among the likes of house, trance, its mere existence marks a curious milestone in disco, etc. Additionally, a dubstep track should the life and times of Skrillex. be of a particularly fast tempo (say, 140 beats The song definitely has a brash and forth- per minute,) but the drum patterns (i.e. kick, right approach, and much of its wide circula- snare, etc.) should be played at half-time (70 tion can probably be attributed to its heavy beats per minute, in this example,) so as to rotation in gyms, locker rooms, cage fighting evoke a grimy, slowed-down (and drugged, rings, etc. Though the production on this track perhaps?) feel to the sound. And lastly, for the is not among Skrillex’s best work, there are at sake of brevity, low-to-mid range synthesizers least three or four songs on “Bangarang” that in dubstep are typically run through what are “Kyoto” outshines. known as “low frequency oscillators”, giving “Summit (featuring Ellie Goulding)” them the genre’s signature “wobble” effect (I As the EP reaches its final two songs, there like that one dubstep song that goes “wompwompwom- can be no doubt that Moore made an effort pwompwompwomp” – ed). Beyond those basic to save his best for last. “Summit” is positively and admittedly oversimplified pillars, nearly any- minimalist by Skrillex standards, making use of thing is fair game. Sure, tradition and nomencla- only a couple of single-voice trance synthesiz- ture dictate that the song should sample existing ers, familiar drum patterns, and, of course, dub or reggae sources, and that vocals should significantly processed vocals. It is understated be sparse and manipulated but ultimately there in such a way as to suggest that it knows how is a large degree of freedom and discretion at The face of brostep, Sonny John Moore. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons good it is. Any more technical glitter would only work. Yet, when certain artists like Skrillex take ers that he is still up to his old tricks and will ner) get in the way of the spot-on dynamic the song more than their fair share of liberties, choosing not totally abandon the tactics that they found Now three songs into the EP, all of which has established. to adopt some dubstep characteristics in their appealing in the first place, despite his recent ac- remain true to the brostep style for which While electronic music may someday very production while ignoring the rest, the move- claim (and notoriety). Skrillex is best known, the listener begins to soon tire of Ellie Goulding samples and edits ment’s purists get understandably upset. They “Right In” is not Skrillex’s most technically wonder how much variety there is to be had (remixing her “Lights” is, apparently, manda- mutter to themselves, “who is this guy that nuanced production to date but it exists well in in “Bangarang.” Yet, the collaboration with tory for working electronic musicians in 2012), thinks he can extract only the most salient, exu- its role, namely, to set a familiar tone in “Ban- renowned electro house producer Wolfgang Skrillex succeeds at least in this instance in re- berant parts of the nuanced and often subtle garang”. The line “it’s another one” that sounds Gartner quickly injects new life into the release, contextualizing the British songstress’ voice. form we worked tirelessly to build from the right before the track’s bass drop, says as much. providing a welcomed change of pace from the “Skrillex Orchestral Suite (Bonus Version)” ground up?” Ok, maybe their private thoughts “Bangarang (featuring Sirah)” now expected broken beat drops. By Varien are a little less articulate than that. At the very Skrillex, like most electronic musicians, “The Devil’s Den” starts out with a driving, This orchestral medley of Skrillex’s most least they are saying, “Fuck this kid, that’s not embraces collaboration and remixing as a way ‘four to the floor’ (house) kick pattern set off memorable themes, arranged by Nick Pittsinger dubstep.” in which to add different dimensions to his by electric guitar riffs that give the track a feel (a.k.a. Varien), puts on display two irrefutable Skrillex has never advertised himself as a productions. Yet when Moore joins forces with like of a Justice or Ratatat production. Just as facts: Skrillex has a genuine talent for melody, dubstep artist. He instead, as his twitter summa- female MC Sirah on the EP’s title track, what soon as the listener has a chance to find their and things usually sound pretty good when ry indicates, operates within a wide spectrum of the guest artist provides is not really a genuine place in the groove, however, a familiar style of played by a symphony orchestra. genres. His tracks borrow elements from trance, musical contribution so much as replaceable breakdown halts the whole song, only to lead Though the idea of arranging an electronic house, hip-hop, rock, and yes, dubstep. What fodder for Moore’s endless vocal cuts and to yet another Skrillex-style mid-range drop. It musician’s efforts in this way is by no means results is a sort of uber-concentrated explosion manipulation. Her presence on the track feels as becomes obvious that this track is less of a new (Nero did a similar thing this past summer of styles, a collage of only the most exciting if it exists only because Skrillex thought, when melding of two producer’s styles and more of in conjunction with the BBC Philharmonic), the and evocative components of electronic music. producing the song, “you know, this part could one sitting in the driver’s seat for a bit, pulling EP’s concluding track at the very least speaks to Skrillex has little patience for traditional build- use a little bit of a hip-hop stutter. Let’s bring in over, and letting the other take the wheel. Gart- the versatility of Moore’s productions. In less ups. He sees no value in letting the listener someone to say something totally interchange- ner and Moore trade off control of the sound than seven minutes, “Skrillex Orchestral Suite” wallow a bit in the artistic foreshadowing or able into the mic and then let them have a freer at obvious points in this track, and while the spans a broad spectrum of mood and style, aftermath of some musical event. Instead, he reign on some other song.” In fact, I would production is strong, the listener does not feel ranging from martial to introspective, hopeful cuts to the chase before we even have a chance venture to guess that is exactly what went down as though they have ventured into unfamiliar to melancholy, exuberant to reticent. to wonder when the chase is coming. In fact, to in the studio and exactly why Sirah is given a waters yet, the EP now nearly halfway through. In this way, “Suite” is perhaps the perfect go one step further, one could argue that Skril- much more prominent role in “Kyoto,” a song At this point in “Bangarang,” Skrillex has deliv- conclusion to Skrillex’s most recent offering. It lex’s sound is nothing but the chase. towards the end of the EP. ered only the very much expected. reaches into many different corners of musical This approach elicits, of course, mixed Musically, “Bangarang” is among the least- “Right On Time” (with 12th Planet & Kill style, not unlike the artist whose creations it was reactions. Moore’s propensity to indulge the deserving candidates for having the entire the Noise) derived from. Though “Bangarang” is by no audience’s insatiable lust for dirty bass “drops” release named after it, but its onomatopoeic While the technical construction of this track means the tour de force that Skrillex’s “Scary and technologically impressive vocal “cuts” title summarizes the brostep sound well, so the may not floor you, a deviation from the tone es- Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP was, in fact it gives his songs an “everything all the time, now arrangement makes sense. However, if Skrillex’s tablished in the past few tracks should certainly falls markedly short of that standard, the listen- now now!” feel. The tracks feel like a house fourth commercial effort will be remembered recapture your interest. er walks away at least reassured that Moore has party that does not, for some reason, taper off further down the road in electronic music his- Like “The Devil’s Den,” “Right On Time” not yet totally stagnated. Sure, some (or most) and come to a welcomed close at 4, 5, or 6 a.m. tory, it will not be for songs like this. has several prominent shifts throughout its du- of the release’s tracks are expected and consist It simply keeps attacking, keeps compound- “Breakn’ a Sweat” (with The Doors) ration. When Skrillex switches the track’s tempo largely of recycled or tired drops, but when ing on itself to create more raw energy. This “Breakn’ a Sweat” is, at least as far as credit down to just slower than a Moombahton pace taken as a whole, “Bangarang” really does make characteristic of Moore’s work has prompted and classification is concerned, a true and equal (and if that term is unfamiliar to you, be sure the audience feel as though Skrillex still has many to label his particular brand of electronic collaboration between Skrillex and the surviving to look it up as it is a genre that is only going to some ability to surprise. Though he will have music “brostep.” If traditional dubstep were a members of The Doors. The song came about get bigger in the coming months and years), the to creatively push himself a little further on the museum curator who was well-read in the his- as a result of the Re:Generation Music Project, song’s feel is changed entirely. Though the same next release if he hopes to remain a fresh voice tories and fine art but also liked to cut loose on an experimental independent film that pairs un- Steve Aoki-style hard house synths are present in the conversation of popular song, the “23 the weekends, “brostep” would be its red-eyed likely parties together to produce a song in the from start to finish, “Right On Time” is a foray year old producer who likes to make all kinds fraternity-pledge cousin who treats his entire name of musical progress, artistic synthesis, etc. into the many different moods electronic music of music” has, at the very least, bought himself life like a weekend. For the sake of clarity, in The problem that “Breakn’ a Sweat” runs can take on when the only variables changed are some more time in the limelight. If I were to the balance of this review I will be referring to into is precisely the same problem that the the tempo and kick drum pattern. assign a grade to “Bangarang”, I would give Mr. Moore’s musical style as “brostep.” EP’s previously mentioned title track encoun- “Kyoto (featuring Sirah)” Skrillex a B- for his latest efforts: acceptable, Skrillex’s latest effort, an EP titled “Ban- ters. What the surviving Doors offer to this If Skrillex’s business model were at all predi- but I know he can do a whole lot better. 6 Arts & Entertainment February 3, 2012 Desultory exploration into space rock heroes kind of setting. I bought a guitar the week very neat and masturbatory if you have heard treasured secret or new-found love. Songs off Giulio Brandi after that. But I digress, because this blurb is all those influences, can recall them instantly their 2011 album, “Transmalinnia”, have at most A&E Editor about the redeeming value of the Lumerians, a and care to mix them together. Short Answer: only a few thousand hits on the ol’ youtube. Every once in a while I have these moments that new – “Thank god it’s not something from the Acid-electronic-drone-blues-heady-psychedelic- Since I only have their LP, I’m not sure on what are too perfect. They are the kind of moments ‘90s,” I can hear regular readers say –space rock alternative rock/metal with elements of lounge. other formats the album can be found. Tapes? that Anny speaks about towards the end of band from San Francisco. Now you probably Hey, don’t look at me like I’m crazy, this is the CDs? What is it kids use nowadays anyway? Sartre’s “Nausea”. Or, for less literary readers, have several questions at this point and I would contemporary era where all times are one and all The laptop? I don’t know, but they are definitely one could describe them as daily occurrences like to address them in the order they may have genres are fusion. Fifteen years from now you’ll a band worth listening to and most definitely that feel like movie scenes. I could list a few of be hard pressed to find a band that doesn’t cross a band worth seeing live. The Lumerian’s live these perfect moments here to really get the It’s not often that one nine genres in three songs. shows incorporate a strong visual element that point across but that would be self-indulgent likes a band straight The Lu-whatians? features projected scenes of spiritual landscapes, and somewhat unnecessary so I will just stick “ I’m not typing the band name out again here, fractals, and laser shows (not unlike a certain with one moment in particular that is relevant away, and for me, no if you forgot, move your eyes up a paragraph or band on campus). The Lumerians are notewor- for this review: I’m in a record store in Down- fi rst listen will ever be as two. They’re a five-man band from Coolsville, thy because they consistently throw in that one town Seattle, broke, beat, and wearing a leather California. Bands always seem to get away with element of music that musicians love: tension. jacket. After picking up some generic albums good as my introduction having the most nonchalant fucking one-liner The Lumerians will plow through bass lines from the “under $5 bin” like a deadbeat, I spend to the White Stripes’ quotes imaginable but the Lumerians really out- smoother than lubricated ice but they don’t just the last of my money on a rare find unrelated to th shine their competitors in an interview with the give them to the listener casually. By layering an this article. When it was time to pay, I asked the “Elephant” in 10 grade San Francisco Chronicle when they described atonal drone over the slick riffs, they create an clerk (who when placed in the aforementioned in the same kind of the process they used to choose their name:“We undeniable tension and dissonance that probably setting should require no description) if he had tattooed several Fortean concepts on individual has some deeper philosophical meaning that any recommendations based on the rare find. setting. snakes, threw them in the hollowed-out chest keeps recurring in art but that eludes this writer And so he casually pulled two shiny and foreign occurred to you: cavity of a bull carcass and plunged in our hands. at the present (Hint: It’s probably something LPs from behind the counter that he thought I What the dick is space rock? The snake that bit us the most times chose about the Jungian duality of man or the Taoist might enjoy. The musical answer will describe Black our name.” Symbolic? Check. Mystical? Check. Yin and Yang or the interplay between the self And then comes the perfect moment. Listen- Sabbath vocals (listen carefully for the singer’s” Meets the crazy requirement that precedes artis- and the other.) ing to a record in a record shop and absolutely British, borderline South African, accent), tic success? Check. Bottom line: The Lumerians are an easy loving it. It’s not often that one likes a band driving blues bass lines reminiscent of the late What was the point of that bit about the enough to listen to enjoy with other people, straight away, and for me, no first listen will ever Noel Redding, and a mixture of the expansive White Stripes? unpopular enough to sidestep the criticism of be as good as my introduction to the White soundscapes of Mogwai mixed with the im- Filler text aside, it’s exciting to love a band the post-hipsters and weird enough to please the Stripes’ “Elephant” in 10th grade in the same mediacy of your local indie band. Now, that’s all that’s so little-known because it can be your artists. February 3, 2012 7 Active Lifestyle CorePower and Pranava strike common pose

Hannah Varnell Guest Writer

Though CC offers free, student-taught yoga classes, many CC students choose to venture a couple blocks off campus in search of a more professional yoga experience. Located a con- venient walking distance from campus, both CorePower Yoga and Pranava Yoga Center have earned their fair share of loyal CC yogis, as well as drop-in students desperate to escape from CC’s cramped and outdated workout fa- cilities. When the subject comes up, I can’t help but notice underlying competitiveness among students whose loyalties lie with different yoga studios, and I was curious as to whether there was any truth behind this sentiment. Having dabbled in both studios without bias towards either one, I decided I was a perfect candidate to investigate the matter. When talking to students, it became evident that sweeping generalizations had formed in the CorePower-Pranava conversation. People tend to polarize the two studios, assuming CorePower is overly focused on the fitness aspect of yoga, while Pranava takes a more ho- listic approach in blending a yoga practice with a yoga lifestyle. I’ve even heard students ques- tion whether what CorePower teaches could even be considered yoga, and other students complain that Pranava couldn’t begin to satisfy Students recline into child’s pose, a resting position, during a class taught at Pranava. While it is always appropriate to “take a the physical demands necessary to fulfill their child’s pose,” teachers often offer this relaxing break after a particularly strenuous burst of activity. Photos by Monica Mueller yoga practice. ence in studio names: where “Pranava” refers marketing strategy of the two yoga studios. have been in Pranava classes where I am drip- Aware that these students are more likely to to classical meditative yoga and its focus on The CorePower website includes statements ping in sweat and totally exhausted, and its not be perpetuating rumors than speaking from the sacred syllable of “Om,” meaning absolute such as “CorePower has everything you need even heated yoga,” said one Pranava student. thoughtful experiences at either studio, I perfection, “CorePower” is a pretty straight- to support your yoga practice and fitness goals,” Others commented on the rigorous physical wondered where the generalizations began and forward and fitness-central name: crunches, and “CorePower Yoga offers a truly unique discipline and strength it takes to master more what gives them the momentum to continue. bicycles, planks. The generalizations could also yoga practice based on intuition rather than advanced poses, aspirations Pranava instructors Stereotypes could likely stem from the differ- come from the subtle differences in the overall tradition.” These phrases are highly accessible are always pushing their students to attempt. to the population they market. Conversely, Anxious to expand on these personal ac- Pranava’s website contains numerous existential counts, I spoke with studio managers at each references to ancient yoga texts and scriptures, of the studios. CorePower manager Christine with heady quotes like “Tap into the luminous Malmborg said the Nevada branch of Core- blueprint of energy that exists within you Power had been around since 2004, and that it through awareness of sound.” was purchased from a previously existing yoga I wasn’t satisfied with accepting these broad studio with the confidence that the CorePower oversimplifications of each studio, so I con- could serve the needs of the students and the tinued to probe my yogi friends for evidence. proximate community. She acknowledged what Many supported former assertions, offering ex- a significant contribution the CC student and planations like, “Pranava has really hard classes, faculty population added to the CorePower but none of the classes have weights or blocks, community, and noted the shared experience and none are heated. Most of the classes at felt by followers was one of the most beautiful Pranava are an hour and a half, and you spend components of CorePower and the yoga prac- probably thirty minutes of that chanting, tice in general. Her responses were extremely meditating, or in dharma talks.” Others added, client-centered, and she focused heavily on “Pranava focuses on flexibility and balance, the diversity of services offered at CorePower opening up your hips, doing inversions. It’s not and how they benefit the greater community. all about muscle and tone, there is much more From teacher training and boot camps to yoga focus on your mental wellbeing. If you can’t classes that range from guided meditation to afford therapy, but want a place where you can full on circuit training, the largely successful work on yourself, Pranava offers a really excel- CorePower corporation has clearly tapped into lent environment for that.” My friend’s therapy a brand of yoga that is highly accessible to its reference was a last minute addition and a surrounding community. half-joke, but I noticed the “work on yourself ” Pranava owners Mike and Charlotte were mentality was the first place where accounts celebrating Pranava’s third birthday the day I of two studios overlapped. Those who had interviewed them, having selected their Weber attended the many diverse classes CorePower Street location with a feeling that the liberal offers had experienced powerful and uncon- nature of CC students and faculty would fit ventional therapeutic moments as well. One well with a local yoga studio. They reveled in student recalled a CorePower class where the the intimate community they had built among teacher passed out oranges and led a class-wide CC students, faculty, and administration mem- unpeeling, explaining, metaphorically, that we bers, describing what a blessing it has been to are all oranges. Though this incident seems lead so many diverse clients that hail from both slightly more eclectic than a typical Core- CC and the surrounding community. “Working Power experience, even the hardcore classes at with CC students, having so many be from out CorePower contain therapeutic elements. Yoga of state, gives us a real universal feel, a melting Sculpt, a class that ditches usagi breathing for pot,” said Mike and Charlotte. They expressed weights and cardiobursts culminates in self- a sincere love for sharing the more spiritual restoration and maybe even enlightenment. For dimensions of yoga, a practice that has been instance, according to a CorePower enthusi- deeply influential in their own lives, with all ast, “The mental strength it takes to persevere students that enter the Pranava studio. “Many through total physical exhaustion unlocks a people more readily understand the physical particular inner serenity when practiced in the dimension of yoga, which makes sense, be- context of a yoga studio.” Consequently, the cause our bodies are so tangible… the mental idea of perseverance in the midst of absolute part is more challenging,” said Charlotte. They physical fatigue was the second area where also spoke about the importance of building Christine Malmborg, the Nevada CorePower manager, describes the recent remodel CorePower and Pranava followers agreed. “I and maintaining a feeling of community with of the studio, which expanded and beautified the location. continued on page 10 Error in last week’s issue: The article featured in the center spread in last week’s issue detailing climbing in Bishop, CA was written by the in- credibly talented rock crusher and sports action enthusiast, Owen Anderson. 8 Active Lifestyle February 3, 2012 Tossing across borders Ultimate Frisbee’s international popularity

Henry McKenna Guest Writer

“So people really do get injured playing ultimate football – I mean Frisbee,” said the woman on staff at the injury tent at the New Year’s Fest Tournament in Arizona. As I looked at my skinless and bleeding elbow, my only response was to laugh. I had the same reaction when my grandfather told me I should be playing a real sport. I had the same response for the Nike employee who was puzzled when I told him that my football cleats were not for football but Frisbee. The looks on peoples’ faces are typically the same but those of us who have entered the world of Ultimate Frisbee know just how intense this sport is, but more importantly, we know how fast it is growing. There are concentrated sects spread around the United States. Cities like Seattle, Amherst, and Atlanta have become high school hotspots where the Ultimate players are sometimes more popular than the football players. After high school, these students move onto colleges like Carleton College, University of Wiscon- sin, Colorado University at Boulder, and even Ivy League schools like Harvard. At these institutions, the athletes compete, like I do The Colorado College’s Ultimate Frisbee team gathers together next to their bus for a group photo opportunity. CC’s talented team with Colorado College’s team, for a Division travels often for meets around the country. Photo by Rachel Katzoff I National tournament bid. On the road to hours. Oddly enough, their captain had left a local high school, and we all played together. respect and admiration. Roldy had countless Nationals, players will roll a few ankles, breathe Spain for the entire summer and so they adopt- That night, after he invited me to eat dinner jerseys from many countries, a sign that he so heavily that they are sure their lungs will pop ed me as their captain. At the beginning of the at his apartment, we drove for about an hour had gained respect within the international like balloons, lose a lot of skin from their hips, summer, the only Spanish I knew was “hola.” through Kunming, a typical dense Chinese city Ultimate community. At our last practice, we arms, and knees from laying out, and jump After practicing with these persistent students, of nine million, where his high rise was located. exchanged my Wasabi Ultimate Jersey for his higher than countless defenders to catch the I could communicate with any Spaniard about I walked into his room and on his walls were Hong Kong Ultimate Jersey. I will always look disc. The sport’s grassroots progression is fairly the intricacies of Frisbee. nearly 30 Frisbees from various tournaments. at his jersey as a sign of true fanaticism for the understandable. However, what is surprising The Spanish team went to a tournament Roldy spoke great English and explained that sport, and when I wear it, I try as best I can to about the Ultimate scene is the game’s ability on my last weekend. Their games looked very because there were few ultimate players in his play as hard as he does. to transcend borders. Despite many American’s much like their practices. They played on gravel city, or even his province of nearly 46 million, While Ultimate has developed on a global lack of knowledge about the fast-paced and fields, which limited them from diving, and he would travel 27 or more hours by train to scale, it still faces considerable setbacks. For explosive sport, many people in Asia, Europe, encouraged them to avoid contact for fear northern provinces to play in Hat Tournaments. example, Frisbee is self-governed and typically South America, and Africa are playing the of falling on the rocks. Still, without these At Hat tournaments, players are randomly involves no referees. While this style draws game. exciting aspects of the game, the men and assigned teammates, and with only Frisbee in countless players, it also deters many fans. I Last year, when I travelled to Salamanca, women remained more enthusiastic than any common, they compete together. Roldy has agree with outsiders who call for better forms Spain, I had the opportunity to experience group of Ultimate players I’ve ever met. They also practiced with the Chinese National Team, of regulation. Players, including myself, often Ultimate Frisbee in an international setting. enjoyed the same aspects of the sport that any which, unlike their neighbor in Japan, is strug- cannot separate emotion from the process Salamanca University’s Ultimate Frisbee team competitor does. They loved the brother and gling to develop. I realized that it was quite and call plays their own ways. The question practiced across the river from a set of beauti- sisterhood that came with this truest of team fitting that Roldy would buy a disc from each is whether this sport will eventually transition ful green soccer and rugby fields. Their “pitch” activities. Most of all, they enjoyed the beauty of his Tournaments, as each one involved so away from player-calls. It has already come so consisted of a rectangular gravel pit in the of an autonomous Frisbee tournament atmo- much effort. far without referees, a great thing considering middle of a track with rubber resembling a tire sphere, where athletes can coach, referee, and Despite working from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., that people in Spain, China, Columbia, South at the bottom of a drained reservoir. Despite play their sport with other members of their Roldy always tried to get off early so that he Africa, Cambodia, and Laos can organize their not being on the grass because of lack of fund- cultish Ultimate society. and I could get half an hour of throwing in be- own tournaments. However, this self-regulated ing from their university, Quimera Ultimate ran The next stop in my travels was China. I met fore the sunset. While we only got to practice version of the sport, while important for the drills like they were at soccer practice. While Ultimate player Roldy Lo through Kunming four times total, he would treat me to dinner, sport’s growth, will eventually become archaic. there are a few transferrable qualities between Ultimate’s webpage. At first sight, he appeared which is a Chinese sign of respect and friend- If Frisbee wants to move into the attention soccer and Frisbee, their drills were unhelp- to be a scrawny man with big glasses and poor ship, during which we would compare the Chi- and respect of sports media, especially now ful. On top of their poor knowledge of the foot-eye coordination. However, he could nese and American Ultimate scenes. We chatted that “professional” leagues are sprouting up sport, their skills were even more limited. Most throw a Frisbee better than I could, and his about practice, tournaments, strategy, and I did on the East Coast, it may have to adopt more Colorado College students can throw a better bad foot-eye coordination was due to three my best to answer his insistent questioning. traditional referee styles to become appealing forehand than half of their players. Still, these surgeries to fix a broken ankle after a Frisbee Like in soccer, Frisbee players trade their for the American public. Spaniards practiced two times a week for two game. Roldy and I met up with eight ex-pats at jerseys at the end of the season as a sign of Evolution of the quarterback position

Abdoulaye Dabo ment an option offense so that he would be back position? season’s wild-card games, there were over 3,200 Staff Writer well suited for the team. He was more adept at My answer to the latter is no. yards of offense in 4 games, yet just 3 lost rushing than most of his counterparts in the In my final project for my econometrics class, fumbles and 6 interceptions. Kickers were an National Football League. I modeled quarterback salary as a function of impressive 11 for 13 (84.6 percent) on field- In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted quar- Sixteen years later, the Denver Broncos experience, salary cap and net worth (of a fran- goal attempts and 22 for 22 on extra points. terback Kordell Stewart out of The University have implemented an option offense with Tim chise), quarterback rating, number of pro bowl For the 2011-12 season, field goal conver- of Colorado. Stewart, at the time, was a dual- Tebow as quarterback and it seems to be work- and super bowl appearances, winning percent- sion reached 82.9 percent, the second highest threat quarterback: he could throw the football ing. The Broncos reached the post-season after age, and race. Using data from the 2010 and mark of the past 25 years. Kickers made 97.3 and run, and he was pretty good at both during a six-year hiatus. Incorporating the run into 2011 seasons, I found that race is irrelevant in percent of their extra-point attempts. This sea- his college career. During his senior year, he the quarterback position, which was denied determining quarterback salary. In fact, Michael son, fumbles were lost at a rate of 1 for every threw for 2,071 yards, ran for 639 yards, and to Stewart and many others, seems to be an Vick was the second-highest-paid quarterback 584 yards of offense. In 2002, there was a lost had 17 touchdowns (10 through the air and 7 option now. in the National Football League behind Peyton fumble every 421 yards of offense. Moreover, while rushing). The way Tebow plays is similar to the way Manning for the 2011-12 season. Additionally, just 9 of 2,488 punts got stuffed this season, Despite all this success, the Steelers would African American quarterbacks play; many of Cameron Newton was drafted number one the second-lowest total since 1995. still utilize Stewart as a wide receiver in his whom were “denied” the opportunity to play overall in the 2011 NFL draft. Why am I talk- These statistics hint at a near perfection. first season. Perhaps they thought that Kordell the way they did in college. After John Fox ing about all this? There has been a change in Similar to kickers, defenders are also on the Stewart symbolized the African American came to the conclusion that Tebow was not so the way folks look at football and Tim Tebow rise. The San Francisco 49ers only allowed quarterback. His most valuable asset as a signal prolific with his passing game, he switched up is helping fuel this new movement, he’s helping 3 rushing touchdowns in 16 games for the caller was running. Later on, Stewart would the schemes and spiced things with an option shape things up. 2011-12 season. It will soon be very hard for a make the Pro Bowl after leading the Steelers offense. Tebow has the conventionalists in a As Matthew Futterman of the Wall Street quarterback to lure a linebacker when a screen to a 13-3 regular season in 2001, this time as a tizzy because he doesn’t always throw the ball Journal writes, “Evolution predicts an ever- pass is underway. It will also be hard to make quarterback. very straight. But he does manage to “get the improving human race. Turns out that applies a safety bite so that a wide-receiver could get The Steelers’ coaching staff at the time did job done.” If Tebow is now given the chance to the NFL as well—at least on the offensive open. The need for dual-threat quarterbacks not make any adjustment to utilize Kordell to use his feet, how come others before him side of the ball, where mistakes simply aren’t will soon be a necessity. Stewart’s ability to run. They did not imple- were not? Is race still an issue for the quarter- happening as much as they used to.” In this February 3, 2012 Active Lifestyle 9

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Colorado College champs conference rival Ogelthorpe, 61-58 3.

1. No. 45 Chris Lanansky makes a play for 4. a jump ball late in the game between the Colorado College Tigers and University of Ogelthorpe Stormy Petrels. Lenansky, a freshman forward from Denver CO, scored seven points in the Tiger’s 61-58 victory,

2. No. 24 Chris Mayo-Smith dribbles towards an Ogelthorope defender. Smith, a sophomore guard from Weston, MA, had only four points on the game, however, he made two key free throws in the end of the game to give the Tigers a hard-fought 61-58 victory.

3. No. 44 Jeremiah Waters looks to pass late in the game against the Univesrity of Ogelthorpe. Waters, a senior forward from Arvada. CO, led the Tigers with 18-points; including a pair of three pointers in the second half to give the Tigers a 45-25 advantage.

4. No. 44 Jeremiah Waters catches a pass. 5. 5. No. 11 Ian Rewoldt evades a cluster of Ogelthorpe defenders as he drives toward the basket. Rewoldt, a junior from Huxley, IA, scored a season high 17-points. Photos by Teddy Link

Men’s Basketball Season Results

Overall 9-9 Pct. .500 Conf 6 – 5 Pct. .545 Streak W1 Home 5 – 1 Away 2 – 7 Neutral 2 – 1 10 Active Lifestyle February 3, 2012 New skiers! How to overcome the learning slope

Jesse Paul about renting for the season. like you. Lifties are looking out for people like 1. Staff Writer The best place in town to check out for rent- you and you will get caught, lose your pass, and ing gear and general snow sports advice is The face fines and/or jail. Just don’t do it. Ski Shop on South Tejon off of I-25. Costco offers three bundled passes to A-Bay Never skied or boarded before in your life? This If you are in need of snow pants, a helmet, for cheap and most Vail Resort season passes article is for you. goggles, gloves, etc. etc., your best bet is to ask (the ones they sell in Worner) come with dis- Learning snow sports can be a daunting task a friend who skis/rides if they have some extra counted tickets. This is the one part of your trip for people who have never had the privilege or gear you could borrow. Many people at CC that you cannot be stingy about. People have opportunity to hit the slopes. Even for those have multiples of snow sports equipment, so been banned for life from Vail Resorts ski areas who have maybe been skiing/riding a few times a hodgepodge outfit can save you hundreds of for trying to use other people’s passes. If I were before elsewhere, trying to fit all of the puzzle bucks on fancy retail gear. you, I just wouldn’t do it. pieces together to experience Colorado ski areas If you are sitting there worrying about which If you are the type of person who will get to and resorts can be tough. mountain to go to on your first day, don’t. No the mountain and quiver in your boots when One of the most troubling factors about snow matter which mountain you go to, you will prob- they look up at the bunny hill, I highly recom- sports can be the money involved in a first trip ably have a similar experience. A bunny hill is a mend a lesson. Yes, a lesson might set you back to the mountains. While you will inevitably have bunny hill and all of the resorts nearest to CC a hundred bucks or so (they are cheaper when to spend some dough, it doesn’t necessarily have have a bunny hill. you join a group), but you might be able to to be a lot. In terms of getting to the mountains to actu- make it all they way down the mountain on your The first step to getting on your way to the ally ski/ride, you also have many options. The first day if you take one. bunny hill is gear, and you are going to need FUCC bus runs both Saturdays and Sundays I highly recommend you do not try to have a lot of it. Renting skis is a great alternative to and leaves from the South side of Worner. Sign- a friend, significant other, parent, or random buying for those who only plan to ski a few days ups are on Wednesdays at noon and the bus stranger teach you how to ride/ski. You will lose a year and want to save a few bucks. won’t empty your wallet. a friend or significant other or get stabbed (seri- Three critical steps to learning to ski: If you can, rent in Colorado Springs ahead If a bus full of hung over freshman isn’t ously, people will want to stab you because you of time so that you don’t have to worry about 1. Find a buddy to support you on your your thing, try the ORC Listserv or, better yet, will be that bad). first run ever (demonstrated by Flynn it once you get up to the mountain. Crowded just ask around. Most people who head to the After your first trip up to the mountains, it is McGuire and Katherine Baehr). rental stores at Breckenridge and other major mountains will be more than happy to give you a important to remember that you will get better resorts can leave you in line for hours, which spot in their car if you offer booze, money, etc. the more you ski/ride. Therefore, don’t give up 2. Follow Flynn’s lead and uncross your means less time for skiing. Ski passes are probably the most expensive after your first try (even if you get stabbed). skies. The best deals on rentals tend to be the sea- part of your entire endeavor, but also the most Just remember, as they say on South Park, “If 3. And, like Reggie Anderson has figured sonal pricings. Thus, if you are going to be on important. DO NOT try and use a friend’s you French fry when you are supposed to pizza, out, when the going gets steep, approach the mountain for even more than one day, ask season pass if they “sorta, kinda, maybe” look you’re gonna have a bad time.” with caution! Photos by Stanley Sigalov

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Pranava students stand with hands at heart center, practicing alignment even in this simple pose. Photo by Monica Mueller February 3, 2012 Active Lifestyle 11 Avalanche 1. fatalities Recent deaths raise questions about skier safety

Samantha LaBue Staff Writer

On Jan. 22, both Vail and Winter Park ski resorts experienced avalanches inside of their ski boundaries, causing two young men to lose their lives. The first victim has been identified as a 13-year-old boy named Taft Conlin who was on the familiar Vail run, Upper Prima Cor- nice. Service rangers have confirmed that the run was closed to skiers for the weekend. The fairly poor conditions this year have resulted in a hard, icy base that couldn’t support two feet of new snow, resulting in the avalanche. The victim’s companion managed to ski away from Wipe-out watch: the slide, but unfortunately the teen was not 2. so lucky. 1. Reggie Anderson attempts a back flip. Perhaps more disturbing is that the Winter This exhilarating, yet dangerous move Park avalanche was not only in bounds but also takes large amounts of skill and should on a resort-approved, open run. Twenty-eight only be attempted under the right snow year-old Christopher Norris was alone in some conditions. of Mary Jane’s open trees when confronted 2. Zack Thorn limps away from the by a 40 foot-wide slide. Winter Park ski patrol Emergency room after getting treated guesses a search for powder-filled areas caused for a ski-related leg injury. Minor ski in- Norris to stray from his skiing partners. juries like these are ubiquitous in the CC With sudden deaths like these, most of us population. In fact, you or someone you are on the side of “it couldn’t happen to me.” know has probably had a similar twist or sprain this season. While this sentiment is understandable, speak- ing with students on campus revealed the true 3. Caught mid wipe-out, Brian Hersh proximity of these fatalities. Unfortunately, one abruptly discontinues his downhill line CC senior knew the skier lost in the Winter due to being upside down, his face chin- Park avalanche. She described the young man deep in snow. While the image may be as family friend who often took family trips to comedic, it’s important to remember how serious head injuries are while boarding the Colorado Mountains, trips that led him to and skiing. Wear your helmets, kids! become an avid skier. A snowboarder herself, the student recalled planning a ski trip of her 4. While people often underestimate the own for that same Sunday at the same resort, danger of doing tricks off of self-made but by some lucky change of schedule, her jumps, Reggie Anderson demonstrates plans fell through. how painful the falls can be when the The weekend’s events mark an unfortu- moves are poorly executed. 3. nate, but maybe not so freak accident. While 5. After catching some air, Brian Hersh in-bounds avalanche deaths like these haven’t miscalculates and slips down the hill, occurred in Colorado since 2006, ski fatalities belly side down. Photos by Stanley are not as far and few between as we may think. Sigalov According to the National Ski Areas Associa- tion there are 40 reported ski fatalities every 4. year on average, but while researching, I had to wonder if that statistic was necessarily true. Ski Safety Blog reported “17 more deaths than average in Colorado in 2008.” Seventeen more? And only in Colorado? Seventeen more than how many? It is strange to me how difficult it was to find statistics describing the number of injuries and fatalities from Colorado ski accidents on the internet when it is so easy to get those kinds of records for other activities, like skydiving. While skier fatalities may not be as outrageous 5. considering the higher number of annual participants, downhill activity is on the list of fatal sports, right next to skydiving (which kills 26 people a year, incidentally). Now, I’m not suggesting we all trade one sport for the other or that we stop our downhill activities, but I think this weekend’s fatalities should come as a reminder that skiing and snowboarding are, in fact, extreme sports. Just because other sports are stigmatized as dangerous doesn’t mean skiing is contrarily just a walk in the park or glide through the trees, so to speak. Even without the possibility of avalanche, injury on the slopes is imminent and visible, especially on our campus where it isn’t uncom- mon to have a friend or two on crutches or in a brace at any given time. The latter happens to be a fate even I couldn’t escape, having spent last season in a blue back brace to support my broken vertebrae. My injury, while clearly not fatal, could have done critical damage to my body had my spinal cord been affected. Before then, I’d felt invincible on skis—not that I hadn’t fallen before, because I definitely had— but the injury helped me realize that in the fight against the mountain we might not always win. While we pride ourselves at Colorado College on our outdoor abilities and bravery, its tragedies like the events of last weekend that I hope have us putting safety before our pride. 12 February 3, 2012 Comment & Debate

Death, weed, consumption How prohibition is perpetuating the problem

This is where the real issue is created. Drug would just flow in from the south, as coffee, people alternatives for entertainment and continued from page 1 dealers are being paid in drugs and not cash. petrol, and other commodities do. Gua- enjoyment. If the U.S. believes that it has They clearly can’t smoke 200 pounds of weed, temalans wouldn’t be killing Guatemalans, a problem with its insurmountable drug Through interdiction, governments want to even if they wanted. If they get drugs as Mexicans wouldn’t be killing Mexicans, and intake, it needs to deal with the problem at prevent the drug from getting from point payment, they must get rid of them to make Latin Americans wouldn’t be killing Latin its source, and not export it to other coun- A to point B. I would like to believe that actual money. If the market can’t take them, Americans over the control and distribution tries that will never be able to solve it. It is they think that by making trafficking harder, then they must create a market for them. of drugs. absolutely nonsensical to pretend that the people will be dissuaded and stop doing it. That is how prohibition incentivizes It is about time that the U.S. realizes government can control what every single However, the reality is that governments actu- consumption. If drug dealers must create a that having puritanical views on substance one of its 313 million citizens consume. ally believe that they are capable of stopping market for drugs, they will invest the time and consumption isn’t doing them or anyone any It is also absurd to think that a drug-war all of the drugs produced in the world for effort into penetrating vulnerable factions of good. Consumption isn’t reduced through related death every half hour in Mexico or American consumption from coming into the society in order to get them to consume their prohibition. It will never be. It is only Guatemala is acceptable. The United States U.S. product. They will come up with increasingly reduced through education and by offering needs to understand that now. As absurd as that goal is, they have been creative ways to market and sell it. They will successful at one thing: making it more dif- not only look for their existing customers ficult for traffickers to pay their employees but for other people to begin selling drugs to. for all the hard work (and murders and other Thus, if the intent of blocking drug traffick- crimes) that they do. Laws that focus on mon- ers from making business is to diminish (and Statistics on the Drug War ey laundering, illicit enrichment, etc., make it ultimately terminate) consumption, they are so they can’t be paid cash. It has indeed be- achieving the complete opposite result. and Drug Consumption Perhaps the issue of turning marijuana into The fact that marijuana actual money is not such a huge one in the United States. After all, Americans are, by far, is so easily accessible Money Spent on the War On Drugs this Year: the biggest consumers of drugs in the world. $1,375,000,000 Federal “is largely due to the However, that is not the case in Latin America. In most Latin American countries if you want $2,340,000,000 State fact that it is illegal. to sell drugs, you must first create the market $3,715,000,000 Total Illegality, and all the and the culture of consumption. I am not a smoker. I have never smoked. I legal nonsense that don’t deem smoking as being moral or im- In 2010 the U.S. government spent over $15 billion comes with it, make moral. However, I am Guatemalan. And as dollars, at a rate of $500 per second. the business incredibly much as I don’t want to be part of the issue, it affects me and my people directly. People in Daily marijuana use increased among 8th, 10th, and profitable for drug Guatemala are not the producers and are not the consumers; we are just putting the dead 12th graders from 2009 to 2010. traffickers, and create people into the equation. Prohibition doesn’t the necessity of an ever only affect stoners in America. It affects in- Marijuana use is now ahead of cigarette smoking on expanding market for nocent people throughout the transit routes. No, the degradation of our social fabric, the some measures; in 2010, 21.4 percent of high school the drug dealers. violence, the murders, and the massacres are seniors used marijuana in the past 30 days, while 19.2 not a product of our “barbarism.” They are a percent smoked cigarettes. come increasingly harder for someone who is direct consequence of a futile war and of our unemployed (or rather illegally employed) to submissiveness to failed policies created in the justify buying things that are worth hundreds” U.S. to deal with drugs. The New York Daily News reported that in 2011 one of thousands of dollars. Despite the fact that There isn’t a single moral or legal argument Mexican died every half hour due to drug-related violence. it is great that bad guys can’t be bad and com- that can justify so many deaths and so much pletely get away with it, they are forgetting violence. If drug trafficking, dealing, and sell- SOURCES: drugsense.org, drugabuse.gov, The New York Daily News that, even though dealers can’t be paid cash, ing were legal, it would be a whole different they must still be paid. Somehow. story. If the prohibition didn’t exist, drugs

making a decision as to which sexuality they tive, homophobic society? Why would you wish to identify with. ever wish to put yourself through the pain In all honesty, since I had never heard of isolation, discrimination, and societal- QUEERIOSITIES about this before, my mind was blown. I exclusion? And if being queer by choice is have been thinking about this website a genuine behavior, does this not provide for weeks and attempting to decode and radical Christian reform groups the oppor- “About Queer by Choice” understand it, and this is the furthest I’ve tunity to transform the “unfortunates”? It gotten. Cynthia Nixon, amongst much con- makes it seem as though one is choosing to “Ribbons“ troversy, recently declared that she was “gay be queer simply to be radical. Comment & Debate Columnist been exposed to the social constructionists by choice,” which brought me straight back The language of the website suggests arguments that none of that matters – we’re to this website. Personally, I don’t identify a hegemonic aspect to being “queer by A while ago, whilst perusing the internet, made to be who we are. These arguments give with the metaphors, allegories, and biologi- choice.” It is as if choosing to identify as I came across a website I had never seen me enough food for thought. There are so cal critiques posted numerous times on the queer has placed the individuals higher in before. Emblazoned across the delightful many conflicting ideas and studies concerning website. I can’t comprehend the conscious the rankings as their radicalism serves to rainbow colored webpage were the words sexual orientation that I cannot fathom what actions involved in one’s sexual orientation – subvert the typically heterosexual norms. “Queer By Choice”. This was the kind of truly forms us. My current conclusion is that for me, realizing my bisexuality was surpris- Are they not more risqué? More “out website that is one step away from glitter we have a biological tendency to go one way ing (to say the least) but ultimately it was an there”? They weren’t born that way; rather, graphics. It was wonderful to behold. I or the other, but our environment has the unconscious process. they actively chose to step into a marginal- delved into the depths of this peculiar final say in shaping the way we feel. That’s just The benefits of declaring that one is ized minority as a way of helping those who site and found that, according to the site, about noncommittal enough to get me by. “queer by choice” are rather appealing. In this are innately queer? “Those of us who consider ourselves ‘queer The snarky, sarcastic nature of queerby- way, the queer community is not biologically Ultimately, I can see the benefits and the by choice’ are true radicals.” I had no idea choice.com grated on me. Discussing the fail- impaired and thus not a lesser model on drawbacks of occupying such a position. what to make of this. Queer by choice? ure of essentialists to pass gay marriage, the the Darwinian scale. The fact that one can However, it confuses me highly, as I’ve I’d never heard of such a thing. Does one author writes, “Gosh, what a lot of good that choose to be queer also promotes pride and a never considered that people make active wake up one day and decide that, to be biological theory did for queer rights.” How- lack of shame in coming out. By choosing to choices surrounding their sexualities. When controversial and extra hipster, they will be ever, I can see where these beliefs are coming identify as queer, one is embracing the iden- I first saw this site, I scoffed and mocked queer? from. In contrast to the unconscious nature tity as opposed to shamefully stepping into and generally disparaged it. With a little I’m used to the biological and environ- of social constructionism, being “queer by the spotlight. It’s an acceptance of feelings time, however, I’ve adopted a more nu- mental ideas surrounding sexual orientation. choice” suggests an awareness of the choices and a deliberate transition to a lifestyle that anced perspective. I can’t say that I agree They don’t alarm me. I’ve seen LeVay’s made. As I gather from the site, many make one believes will suit one better. with everything on the website (particularly studies surrounding brain differences a direct choice, waking up and declaring that On the flipside, there are, of course, nega- their tone) but I am willing to give space to between straight and gay men, I’ve heard from that day on they will be queer, whilst tive aspects surrounding these beliefs. If their ideas. But what do you think? Is this of the elusive “gay gene” that supposedly is many more remain in between two possibili- people were queer by choice, why would they positively impacting the gay rights move- a part of our DNA, and I’ve undoubtedly ties, attracted to both genders, and effectively choose to be queer in such a heteronorma- ment? Or is it setting us all back further?

*this article refers to the website ‘QueerbyChoice.com” February 3, 2012 Comment & Debate 13 Rethinking democracy and socialism

José Gallegos Staff Writer

Winston Churchill said once: “democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried.” Perhaps since the end of the Second World War and the creation of the United Nations, the whole world has taken this premise to be an unquestionable truth. After all, could anyone still believe in the goodness of authoritar- ian regimes after Mussolini’s massacres in Ethiopia, Hitler’s concentration camps, and Stalin and Mao’s ideological genocides? In our current time, most countries in the world, with few exceptions (Holy See, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, and Brunei), proclaim themselves 21st century American to be democratic. Democracy, then, seems corporatism, since it too to be the most appealing system for any new is based on a privileged class exploiting the society to take. majority’s labor force (namely the 99 percent). Let us imagine for instance, that in the Considering that we would not allow next CC Constitutional Convention, we as slavery to take place in CCland (a civilized student body decide to become an inde- 21st century western society), we might want Illustration by Jun Guo pendent country within the United States to add to our definition of “the best political (something like the Vatican in Rome). We system possible”: that which will allow our would then proceed to decide what form of citizens to be equal. Suddenly, another stu- government we would adopt as an autono- dent in the Convention stands up with great to differentiate between formal and factual mous new country (call it CCland). “Let us effusiveness to propose “let us be an equal political systems, and to state that no fac- be a Democracy!” The crowd would cry. Yet society like in Cuba” (no wonder, he was tual political system is equal to its political among the crowd, someone brave enough Joe’s friend!) Cuba is a paradigmatic case to theory. This is so, firstly, because political would ask: “Why would we want to become a analyze. Although certainly not everyone has theories change through time and, secondly, Democratic country? Why is Democracy such the same rights and opportunities in Cuba, because the political realm of a given society a cool thing?” as there is a bureaucratic elite privileged by sider themselves democracies, even though is determined by its particular conditions. I know, what a stupid question, right? the system, let us assume that it is indeed a they aren’t fully democratic, for they are dis- Now, it seems that the triumph of liberal- But don’t look at me! I am just describing a relatively equal society. Most importantly, we torted democracies in the form of plutocra- democracy has resulted in a never-ending hypothetical person who is brave enough to must acknowledge that, according to some cies and oligarchies (i.e. most countries). process in which democracy includes more challenge the paradigm of democracy (call indicators like the Human Development Therefore, this means that either democ- and more properties. As a result, we tend him Joe). And so before we accuse Joe of Index and the Happy Planet index, Cuba has racy and socialism do not really exist as to believe that from democracy itself we heresy, for the sake of the argument, let us not only one of the highest levels of quality they are conceived, or that they both exist can derive social stability, equality, freedom, not consider the possibility that democracy of life, but it is in fact the seventh happi- but only as theoretical models. Now, on the increase in quality of life, so forth and so is not a desirable form of government, but est country in the world, (and of course it other hand, we might be prone to think that on… where in fact, some of this proper- instead that we could adopt a more suitable has beautiful women as well!). However, we socialism and democracy are opposites, as ties are not consequences, but necessary option for CCland. cannot deny the lack of freedom of speech, it used to be thought during the Cold War conditions for actual democracy to take First, we may all want to agree on adopting the fact that opposition is repressed, and that and especially during the McCarthy era, (and place. In this sense, a political system like “the best political system possible” for our anyone who dares to challenge the Catros’ even nowadays due to people like Rick Perry). democracy requires an economical system, new country. We would define this system “quasi-monarchy” is either exiled or impris- However, if we are to consider democracy and an ideological framework to provide the as that by virtue of which its citizens would oned. and socialism as political models, they do not tools to achieve and maintain such condi- have a substantially good quality of life, Yet, the definitions of what a political sys- necessarily contradict each other, which is to tions, and vice-versa. In other words, since would achieve some sense of belongingness tem “is” and “is not” in factual terms, could say, they are not opposites by definition. In political systems and economical-ideological and self-realization, and would feel safe and complicate our attempt to select the most fact, according to Marx, socialism would still frameworks are theoretical models, they op- secure due to the enforcement of moral-legal adequate political system for our new country. require the bourgeois democracy to sustain erate in a symbiotic way in which they need principles that would provide social stability Consider the following examples: Cuba is a itself at least until the vanishing of the state each other to be as close as possible to their (no murder, no crime, no lawlessness, etc.). socialist country, which nevertheless consid- and the coming of communism. asymptotic factual-realization. Once we have agreed upon this definition, ers itself to be a democracy. Cuba does not Also, there are some political-economic From all of the above we can derive the among the crowd someone else suggests: have complete equality, which contradicts the tendencies like Keynesianism, the third way, following conclusions: “Let’s be the 20th century Athens.” Surely principles of socialism. Thus Cuba is not so- and social democracy, which consider an • Conclusion 1: Joe was not as stupid as we a great model of government to star our cialist. Furthermore, if Cuba is truly a democ- actual reconciliation of both principles. So if thought. discussion, a role model city that for long racy, it then follows that a democracy does socialism is not opposite to democracy and • Conclusion 2: More people should major enough, before the Peloponnesian War (and not guarantee freedom of speech. This is not vice-versa, what then are their correspondent in I.P.E. certainly before the current Greek crisis), was the case, since freedom is assumed to be a antitheses? • Conclusion 3: If the US does not impose a strong democracy that achieved not only so- condition for democracy. Then the lack of Theoretically, the opposite economic an embargo upon CCland, it would not be cial stability and a good quality of life for the freedom of speech implies that Cuba is not model to socialism is capitalism, whereas the such a bad idea to follow Cuba’s political- members of the polis, but also a magnificent a democracy. On the other hand, if Athens antagonists of democracy have been classi- economic model. cultural flourishing. However, if we were to is considered to have been a true democracy, cally considered to be tyranny and dictator- • Conclusion 4: Don’t go to Zimbabwe if follow the Greek model of democracy, we then it follows that a democracy does not ship. Now again, we find hybrid governments you’re white! would also have to accept not only the idea imply the participation of the majority. This like China’s, which could be considered both • Conclusion 5: Obama is not socialist, for of having women and foreigners out of our is not the case, for the participation of the socialist and capitalist (or a market socialist God’s sake! political system, but to have slaves as our eco- majority is a condition for democracy. Thus, system, as it is also known). In the same way • Conclusion 6: Do not be afraid of nomic basis to sustain the privileges of a few. Athens was not a democracy. we find tyrannical democracies like Zimba- challenging the common assumptions that This might sound quite similar to 18th and We could carry on by finding countries that bwe’s, in which the democratically-elected people hold about the world, they’re usually 19th century American democracy, before consider themselves socialists, although they president Robert Mugabe behaves as “the wrong! You might be wrong as well, but not the abolition of slavery and before women’s are not fully so (i.e. North Korea, Vietnam, worst kind of racist dictator” according John conforming and having strong arguments to suffrage. For others, it might even evoke China, etc.); and countries that currently con- Sentamu, Archbishop of York. This leads us sustain your opinion makes the difference.

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Sam Smith building the mosque. Muslims) would be pleased with any type of daughter died on 9/11, expressed the opinion Did people really understand what exactly Staff Writer effort that involves prayer and service to oth- that “This building will serve as an emblem was being proposed? Do they still not really ers.” Orlando Rodriguez and Phyllis Schaefer for the rest of the world that Americans ... As a resident of Manhattan who watched understand what is being built? The center is Rodriguez, whose son died in the attack, say recognize that the evil acts of a few must smoke rise from Ground Zero on September intended to serve as a platform for multi- they “support the building of the Islamic never damn the innocent.”Donna O’Connor, 11th, 2001, I remember the atmosphere in faith dialogue, even to provide refuge to 9/11 community center in lower Manhattan” and whose pregnant daughter died on 9/11, New York after the attacks pretty well. Sure, victim’s families of all faiths, many of who “feel that it would honor our son and other expressed the opinion that “This building will millions came together, but many took out are still suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress victims.” Herb Ouida, whose son Todd died, serve as an emblem for the rest of the world their fear and anger on Muslims. Hate crimes Disorder (as 64,000 New Yorkers were di- said: “To say that we’re going to condemn a that Americans ... recognize that the evil acts against Arab New Yorkers soared in the wake agnosed). The Islamic center has always had religion and castigate a billion people in the of a few must never damn the innocent.” of 9/11. Americans who wore turbans, spoke plans to include a memorial to 9/11 victims! world because they’re Muslims, to say that Just like our President, I am glad the Arabic or looked Middle Eastern all-of-a- Not to mention, a 500-seat auditorium, an they shouldn’t have the ability to pray near Islamic Center is being built. Americans need sudden feared for their safety. art studio, a childcare area, a performing arts the World Trade Center—I don’t think that’s to put Islamaphobia behind them, and once I remember cringing at the sound of an center, a bookstore, a culinary school, a fit- going to bring people together and cross the the community begins to embrace this seem- airplane, imagining my school as a target and ness center, and a food court. divide.” Herb Ouida, whose son Todd died, ingly wonderful Islamic center, perhaps many struggling to sleep at night, worried about An Islamic center built in a community that said: “To say that we’re going to condemn a can finally do so. more nightmares of collapsing buildings. would use it (Lower Manhattan is home to religion and castigate a billion people in the Wikipedia, CityLimits.org, The Richmond But my fears never materialized. Terrorism thousands of Muslim-Americans) replacing world because they’re Muslims, to say that Times Dispatch, The New York Post and never claimed the life of anyone I knew. For a Burlington Coat Factory damaged by the they shouldn’t have the ability to pray near The New York Times all served as sources Muslim-Americans in New York and around 9/11 attacks, in no way threatens Ameri- the World Trade Center—I don’t think that’s for this article. the nation after the September 11th attacks, cans or as many have had the balls to argue, going to bring people together and cross the fears did materialize. According to The celebrates the September 11th attacks. It divide. Donna O’Connor, whose pregnant Council on American Islamic Relations, there provides an architecturally unique structure have been over 3,000 cases of Islamaphobic to a Lower Manhattan stuffed with far too hate crime in the United States since 9/11/01. many ugly, grey buildings. It creates a center And these attacks have not just been in for something other than 9 to 5 shifts of southern red states. The largest percentage of cubicle-structured-stress. As one of the any state (20 percent) occurred in California. many residents of the beautiful city of New 10 percent in New York. 7 percent in Florida. York, I’ve never been much of a fan of lower 5 percent each in Maryland, New Jersey and Manhattan. When the twin towers stood as Ohio. As for college campuses, some of the a marvel to my childhood eyes, there was a most visceral attacks and hate crimes have terrific outdoor area outside at their base that taken place at academic institutions ranging provided my mother a great place to take my from Yale University, where Muslims students brother and I. Since 9/11, we have had little and teachers received violent and personal- reason to visit the area. While an Islamic cen- ized death threats to San Jose State University ter will likely fail to change this reality, putting where graffiti in bathrooms claimed all Mus- a uniquely designed building in the neighbor- lims on campus would be shot dead. hood with a basketball court, swimming pool When the so-called “Ground Zero” and beautiful 9/11 memorial, all inside and mosque (ironic because it is not a mosque open to the public, it can’t hurt the neighbor- nor very close to Ground Zero) debate came hoods appeal. about in early 2011, another outlet was estab- If you ask me, there is simply no concrete lished for Americans to voice their Islama- reason to oppose the center. When Mayor phobia. My own grandfather had the nerve Bloomberg was approached by a Marine to call the construction of the Islamic center wanting to talk to him about the Islamic three blocks from Ground Zero “insensitive.” center in a Manhattan restaurant earlier this And his words were light compared to those year, he thought he was going to be told why of many. it shouldn’t be built. Instead, the Marine said While there are porn shops closer to what he was fighting in Iraq for was freedom, Ground Zero in the claustrophobic streets of not fear. He told the mayor that the center Lower Manhattan, the creation of an Islamic should be built because it can stand as a sym- Center presented another opportunity for an bol of our constitution and what we believe expression of Islamaphobia in the Western in as a nation. world. Sure- dozens of 9/11 victims were Colleen Kelley, who lost her brother Wil- Muslims and the building would not even be liam on 9/11, says the “irony in the debate visible from the World Trade Center sight. over the section of the building that would house a mosque is that one might assume Yet the majority of Americans and New York Illustration by Erick Nelson City residents were persuaded to oppose that God (the same God to Jews-Christians- Respect the rage-inducing Republican

Brett Bustos As the Q and A session dragged on far often. other speakers from coming to our campus beyond its scheduled time, order, polite- There is something Buchanan said that I and engaging in a discourse. Do we want to Guest Writer ness, and respect were thrown out the door. think most people in attendance forgot in all be a school that is known for shouting and I figured Bay Buchanan’s talk, “The Failures Groups of students and some administra- their anger. And that is to listen. Listen to walking out of a speech feeling so self- of Feminism,” would touch on issues that tion gathered in a corner, talking amongst the opposing opinion and challenge yourself righteous and indignant that we are unwilling many CC students feel passionate about, but themselves, laughing and congratulating by engaging in a constructive discourse. to even listen? Do we want to be known as I did not expect the explosion of frustra- each other on their own personal commen- Argue, debate and defend your beliefs, but a school that has to beef up security so as tion, anger, and disrespect that erupted from tary. One student even engaged in a yelling strengthen your argument by listening to and to diffuse potentially threatening situations? those in attendance. Buchanan addressed match with Buchanan in which the student considering what the other side has to say. I certainly don’t. And I don’t think anyone what she saw as failures of feminism: high flat out said, “You are wrong,” in response There is nothing more harmful to discourse here does. incidents of abortion, a hook-up culture that to Buchanan categorizing feminism. As I than a simple dismissal of the opposing be- As liberal arts students attending a school devalues personal relationships, and a sense walked out of Worner I could not help but liefs. I respect that much of what Buchanan that prides itself on intellectualism, should of entitlement that values the desires of the feel as if I had just left a boxing match rather discussed has deep emotional meanings for we not be looking to challenge our accepted individual over the needs of family. Much of than a speech. many students and stirred up strong feelings. beliefs by hearing what others have to say? what Buchanan said raised hisses, snickering, Despite all the unrest, anger, disbelief and I also understand the desire to rise up from Did Buchanan say a lot of things that I and cries of disbelief from the crowd. The even tears Buchanan’s speech created, she is your seat and loudly declare your beliefs found offensive and whole-heartedly dis- incensed whispering of friends and neigh- one of the best speakers to have visited our when someone is fundamentally disagreeing agreed with? Yes, she did. But I am glad she bors was ever present while Buchanan spoke. campus. Why? Because she broke the cycle with you, but is that the most productive way said them. It was nice to see students shake But the real spectacle came with the Q and of groupthink that is rampant at our school. to engage in a dialogue? No. Such conduct their head in respectful disagreement rather A that followed. Before long, all order was Buchanan holds a value system that is only creates aggression and makes for a spec- than in agreement. It was nice to hear some- lost as students and even a CC administrator rarely heard at CC (despite being present in tacle. I commend the students that were able one challenge our school’s widespread beliefs cried out in rage from their seats, disrespect- Colorado Springs). In our day-to-day lives we to ask Buchanan pointed and direct ques- rather than affirm them. I hope student ing Buchanan and those who were waiting in rarely encounter someone who holds such tions and then respectfully return to their organizations continue to bring speakers on line to speak. fundamentally opposing opinions and values seat and give the others in line a chance to campus who challenge the majority opinion. Everything Buchanan said was greeted from the vocal majority of CC. Can anyone speak. I, too, was frustrated with Buchanan’s I just hope next time we can take all our pas- with vigorous headshakes of disagreement, imagine a student speaking out against same- failure to fully answer questions but by no sion and direct it toward a more productive gasps and a smorgasbord of other signs of sex adoption in a class discussion or claiming means does that frustration justify unruly and polite discourse, revel in the opportunity dissension and even disgust. Yet anything that there is a natural instinct in women to impolite conduct. to listen to a differing view point, challenge an audience member said was greeted with nurture and care for children? I certainly do I just hope that the behavior of some stu- our beliefs and opinions and strengthen whoops, hollers and enthusiastic applause. not encounter such claims in the classroom dents and administrators does not discourage them by doing so. February 3, 2012 15 Science! Revision to criteria for autism may lead to patient exclusion

choose” off a list (technically, a diagnosis of and communication. very similar, and high-functioning autism is Katrina Kutchko schizophrenia does not require the presence The proposed definition would consider all very close to Asperger’s disorder. The causes Staff Writer of hallucinations or delusions). There is often of these syndromes to be under the umbrella of autism and related disorders are not well a temporal component to disorders; the symp- of autism spectrum disorder. For this diagno- understood. By making the definition more toms must have been present for a certain sis, communication and behavioral symptoms precise and incorporating related disorders, A new edition of the Diagnostic and Statisti- length of time or onset by a particular age. must be present, specifically three specific researchers may find the specific causes of au- cal Manual, the DSM-5, is planned to be Autism is a developmental disorder involv- social deficits and two out of four behavioral tism while developing treatments that alleviate released in May 2013. The DSM, which is ing impaired social interaction, impaired com- deficits. With this new requirement, many symptoms across the spectrum more effectively. currently on its fourth edition, is published munication, and repetitive behavior, interests, people are saying that the proposed diagnoses It is not clear how much the new definition by the American Psychiatric Association. It and activities. Impaired nonverbal interaction narrow the definition of autism too much. of autism and related disorders would reduce encompasses all psychiatric diagnoses used by is often present, as well as a difficulty with Because the new criteria require a wider the number of people diagnosed. Field studies psychologists and psychiatrists in the United forming relationships and reciprocating variety of symptoms, many parents and are currently being conducted under the APA States. The new revision includes changes in socially. Verbal communication may be dam- mental health advocates are concerned that to address this issue, and the proposed changes the diagnostic criteria for many conditions aged to the point where a person cannot talk. people with autism will not be able to receive might not be accepted. In the APA’s news as well as the removal or addition of various Behaviorally, people with autism often have treatment and support. Particularly among release about the new proposal the Medical disorders. These changes have been proposed an intensive focus on objects and an inflex- people with high-functioning autism, As- Director, Dr. James Scully, said, “The proposed and are being considered by the APA. ible need to repeat rituals. Additionally, some perger’s disorder, and PDD-NOS, a significant criteria will lead to more accurate diagnosis On Jan. 20, the APA released a statement cases may involve impaired mental develop- percentage of people presently diagnosed and will help physicians and therapists design regarding the change in the definitions of ment. Symptoms appear by the age of two or would no longer qualify for treatment. A new better treatment interventions for children who autism and related disorders. In the current three. For a diagnosis of autism a child must analysis by Fred Volkmar, Brian Reichow, and suffer from autism spectrum disorder.” Like edition of the DSM, autistic disorder, As- have six or more social, communicative, or James McPartland at Yale used data from 1993 many proposed changes to the DSM, the issue perger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative dis- behavioral symptoms. The severity of autism and found that up to 75 percent of people is contentious and the effects may not be clear order, and pervasive developmental disorder can vary widely; some adults are able to live with Asperger’s disorder and 85 percent of until 2013. not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) are all and function independently while others need people with PDD-NOS would not receive a considered different diagnoses. The proposed continuous care throughout their lives. diagnosis under the new criteria. However, be- Autism Facts: definitions would combine these disorders Asperger’s disorder is related to autism by cause the data was collected without the new - About 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with into a new category, autism spectrum disorder, its symptoms, particularly in social impair- definition in mind, behavior that would satisfy autism indicating that these separate disorders instead ment, intense behavioral focus, and repetition. the new criteria may have been ignored. It is - Autism is four times more common in boys represent a continuum of symptom severity. Unlike autism, though, language and cognitive likely, though, that some percentage of people than in girls Diagnosing a disorder or illness with the skills are preserved. In general, Asperger’s diagnosed with autism or related disorders, - Genetic factors are partly a cause of autism DSM is like marking off a checklist. For each disorder is expressed in a similar manner as especially if they are high-functioning, will not Average cost of lifetime care for a person condition there exists a list of symptoms, high-functioning autism. Another similar fit the new set of criteria. with autism is $3.2 million often grouped into categories. For each set of developmental diagnosis is PDD-NOS, which The goal of proposed changes is that more - About 1 in 10 people with autism have symptoms a person must fulfill a certain num- involves having multiple characteristic symp- specific criteria may lead to better research savant abilities, or “genius-like” abilities ber of them to qualify for a diagnosis. Some toms of autism without enough to qualify for and treatment. In terms of mental disorders, - Temple Grandin, an animal sciences profes- criteria are absolutely required for a diagnosis a diagnosis. Childhood disintegrative disorder more consistency within the symptoms allows sor at CSU, has autism; in 2010 she was listed (for example, generalized anxiety disorder is similar but quite rare. It involves normal for more productive research and treatments as one of Time’s “100 most influential people” necessitates at least six months of anxiety development until the age of four, at which that can address those deficits specifically. The for her advocacy in farm animal welfare and and worry) while others are more “pick and point there is a significant loss of social skills treatments for autism and related disorders are autism awareness Body language to know

• Self-touch gestures- holding your wrist or Callie Puntenney rubbing your hands together shows discom- Guest Writer fort in the situation • Eye contact- The first person to look Those who have mastered the art of sign away in an encounter shows submissiveness language know just how much of a regular (that doesn’t mean you should hold a staring conversation is body language. According contest when you meet someone). Disre- to The History Channel, 93 percent of what garding the effects of light and eye-altering we communicate is non-verbal. Politicians substances, dilated pupils indicate interest. learned this fact quickly and some even • Protective barriers- crossing your body receive coaching for their movements. Body or shielding your most vulnerable areas with language includes proximity, body position, body parts or whatever you are holding is a eye movement, and facial expressions. While sign of discomfort or defensiveness. trends in body language are easy to identify, • Pointing- direct finger pointing is a sign not everyone acts the exact same way. In of aggression. Add a wink and a half smile America, there are standards of proper body and it’s not so bad. To point in an authori- language in situations like interviews and tative yet not offensive manner, try a little initial encounters. The same practices may Obama move by pointing with your forefin- not be found in another country. However, ger and thumb touching. researchers Paul Ekman and Dacher Keltner • Chopping motion- emphasizes important have found that there are a few universally words and key points with each chop. Circu- recognized facial expressions, regardless of lar or smoother hand motions may empha- culture. For the most part, you will always size every syllable while speaking. be understood when you express happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, and fear, no matter what country you are in. But in America, some particular idiosyncrasies in body language are good to note. Here are some interesting things about our unspoken lan- guage that you should be aware of the next time you want to make a great impression • Hand Shake- leaders always want to be on the left so that they can show dominance when the press takes a picture of the hand- Top: Arm position can give important shake. If you are on the right, your elbow is emotional cues during a conversation. close to your body, showing submissiveness. Bottom: While differences in facial ex- Flipping your hand so that it is on top of pressions can be slight, they can still be the handshake is also a dominating signal. extremely meaningful. Photos by Callie Thus the expression “to get the upper hand.” Puntenney. 16 Science! February 3, 2012 To meat or not to meat If vegan bodybuilders can do it, so can you

(or vegetarian) diet and still receive enough pro- is subject to detrimental degradation, including need to eat 62 almonds. It’s worth noting that Claire McNellan tein to fuel long workouts, particularly on top of overgrazing and erosion. In 2006, the livestock one serving of chicken has 78 calories, while the Guest Writer sleep-less block plan weeknights? sector was responsible for 18 percent of green- 62 almonds contain a whopping 430. In order This is a question that took on particular im- house gas emissions as measured in CO2, which to attain the equivalent amount of protein as a portance to CC athletes last spring when, in col- is greater than the contributions of the transport Chili’s Oldtimer burger, one would need to eat The Unorthodox Body-Builder laboration with the CCSGA Student Concerns sector. The livestock sector contributes 65 per- an entire cup of tofu—a prospect that sounds VeganBodyBuilding.com: Yes, it exists, and Committee, Bon Appetit made the shift to week- cent of human-related nitrous oxide, a chemical manageable to a tofu fan, but is likely to have no, it does not disappoint. The homepage ly Meatless Monday dinners in Rastall as part of with 296 times the Global Warming Potential of some non-vegetarians’ stomachs turning. On

promotes a two-and-a-half-minute inspirational the global Meatless Monday campaign. Started CO2. Perhaps surprisingly, manure is respon- the other hand, a Chili’s burger contains over video featuring a bodybuilder pumping iron in a in 2003 in association with the Johns Hopkins sible for the majority of this nitrous oxide. double the fat of that in the cup of tofu. Com- vegan bodybuilding muscle-shirt, and drinking Bloomberg School of Public Health, the cam- Meatless Monday advocates believe that by paring the nutritional value of vegetarian and a protein shake from a bottle with a vegan logo. paign is simple: one day per week, cut out meat. merely giving up meat for one day a week, the non-vegetarian foods does not stop at proteins, The accompanying music is a tough-girl rock The first city to officially declare Mondays as population can reduce the carbon footprint calories, and fats. It becomes increasingly com- song titled “Dare to Be Different”—a title that meatless was Ghent, Belgium. Since then, veg- while simultaneously reducing cancer risk plicated as more nutrients and food qualities are mirrors a prominent theme throughout the web- etarian activist and former Beatles’ member Paul and heart disease, and curbing obesity. The entered into the equation. site. Under the website heading “Why Vegan?”, McCartney, has encouraged the same movement American Dietetic Association agrees with these Fortunately for CC, our own Good Food bodybuilder Derek Tresize claims that animal in the UK, and cities such as San Francisco in health claims, stating that appropriately planned Club is responding to the concerns of the on rights and improved health are only some of the the US have followed suit. In early 2011, Aspen, vegetarian diets are beneficial to health and campus athletes with an educational panel dis- draws of a vegan diet. He writes, “By taking Colo. declared Mondays as meatless, nearly nutritionally adequate. The organization goes cussion on Monday, Feb. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. your diet in an entirely new and unorthodox two years after the Aspen school district made on to say that vegetarian diets have been shown in McHugh Commons. The evening features direction you set yourself apart from the pack, the shift. Animal welfare is a concept that is to reverse severe coronary artery disease, lower a panel of experts, from Marion Hourdequin, showing that you are an independent thinker entirely absent from the campaign; advocates are risk of hypertension, and lower incidence of Professor of Environmental Ethics, to Lucas capable of achieving success without follow- much more concerned about the environmental lung and colorectal cancer. Nevertheless, the Farnham, the original founder of CC’s beloved ing the well-beaten path of every other athlete impacts of the meat industry. key words to the ADA’s statement are “appropri- Carnivore Club. before you.” In order to successfully choose the The Environmental Impact of Meat ately planned”, and the question remains: can a Regardless of whether you feel a calling path less travelled by, the website has abundant In 2006, the Food and Agriculture Association college student plan a vegetarian meal appropri- towards vegan bodybuilding, the debate about advice about how to get enough protein and of the United Nations published a document ately—even one meal a week—in order to best meat and vegetarianism is one that is affecting iron as a vegan athlete. There are links to reci- titled “Livestock’s Long Shadow: Environmental benefit a young athlete’s body? our campus, our bodies, and our planet. Ac- pes, weekly eating suggestions, health columns, Issues and Options.” At the time, livestock ac- Hard Facts of Nutritional Value cordingly, as not only a member of the CC com- and even a link to a website called veganpro- counted for 30 percent of the total land surface, Use of an online nutritional value counter munity, but also as an individual whose actions teins.com where you can purchase protein-rich, and was the leading growing sector, especially in confirms the often-cited discrepancies between have the potential for irreversible impacts on vegan foods. This wealth of information begs areas of Latin America where, for example, over meat and vegetarian protein foods. One serving the planet, one should feel obligated to become the question: can an average college athlete with 70 percent of the Amazon Rainforest has been of skinless chicken breast has 16 grams of pro- informed about the food we do and do not minimal knowledge about nutrition eat a vegan deforested for grazing and feed crops. This land tein. To match this amount, a vegetarian would choose to eat. Attention!  The Catalyst  is currently looking for a  new Science editor for the  2012-2013  school year!

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