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VOLUME 103, NUMBER 11 WWW .DA V IDSO N IA N .COM WED N ESDAY , JA N UARY 25, 2012 Grand homecoming: students return from abroad JULIA ELLIS Staff Writer At Davidson, it’s popular for students to travel abroad during the fall semester of their junior year. That makes for an exciting spring semester each year as campus welcomes back many students from their time away. Juniors are excited to share stories of their time in other countries where they spent their semester learning and perfecting a foreign language, conducting field research or exploring new cultures. Back in the familiar environment of Davidson, returning students reflect on the challenges and benefits of studying abroad. For Blake Candler ’13, who studied in Tours, France, and Roxana Boyd ’13, who studied in Granada, Spain, living with host families helped ease the process of cultural assimilation. “The best part of my experience has been my incredible host family. They have been so welcoming and kind to me. I feel so comfortable around them that I actually feel like a member of their family,” Candler said For Boyd, moving into a home stay felt challenging at first, but ultimately rewarding. Dunedin Bay, New Zealand. Photo courtesy of Dean Rusk International Studies Program, taken by Daniel Councell ‘12 See STUDENTS, page 3 SGA considers proposal to amend budget practices SARAH WE LTY AND ERIC SA W Y E R themselves from debate on the SGA budget, conflict of interest, where the SGA wouldn’t goes up 10% [because] the student tax fee is News Editors there is a lingering conflict because the SGA approve the budget because they don’t like 1% of tuition. The SGA cannot ask for larger has final approval over the budgets of all what they’ve been allocated.” than the student tuition increase. So if the A resolution has been introduced in the chartered organizations, including its own. The amendment recently passed the SGA student tuition increase is 10%, [the SGA] SGA that would limit the growth of the SGA “The discussion [about the resolution] Charters and Bylaws Committee and the can’t ask for more than 10%.” budget by an amount equal to tuition in- arose… from what really is a conflict of SGA will vote on it as early as this week. “If anyone is supposed to get the ATC crease, in order interest,” said “I hope to relationship to address a po- Senior Class present it to the correct, it’s the tential conflict of “Without legitimacy, President Fa- SGA at the end “I can’t imagine a situation SGA,” Peters interest between heem Rathore, of January,” said said. “As a lead- the SGA and the you can’t ’12. Cas Peters, ’12, where there would be an ing organization Activities Tax govern.” Other SGA senator and actual conflict of interest.” on campus, it’s Council (ATC). SGA members Charters and By- the SGA’s duty The SGA budget -Cas Peters ’12, agreed that the laws Chairman. -Will Reese ’14, to responsibly has almost SGA senator resolution would The proposed Sophomore Class President lead by example tripled since eliminate the amendment how to appropri- 2008, increasing appearance— would consti- ately apply for by more than rather than the tute a single ATC funds. The 25% each year reality—of a line added to best way I can for the past three years. conflict of interest. the SGA bylaws, worded as follows: “SGA see the SGA doing that is by adopting [the The resolution would limit budget spikes “I do think that there is a potential con- budget requests cannot exceed increases in proposal].” as well as the potential for a conflict of flict of interest, I do not think that anything is student tuition, percentage wise.” The proposal resembles a Union Board interest. There are three SGA members on affected by it at all…” said Sophomore Class “So… if student tuition goes up 10%,” policy, a similar limitation on budget growth. the ATC, one of whom is the SGA treasurer. President Will Reese, ’14. “I can’t imagine Peters explained, “therefore the Activities Many of the SGA members presenting Even though these three members recuse a situation where there would be an actual Tax Fee, the money that is in that pot, also See SGA, page 4 The third annual Men’s basketball With the announcement of Winterfest had Sumo remains undefeated in Hansford Epes’ retirement as wrestling, DJ 3LAU, their region. Read on Davidson College Registrar, a photobooth and food to the sports section to the world waited with bated as far as the (limited) check out more news breath to hear the successor to human eye could see. about Davidson Men’s the registrar crown. Read on Basketball’s stellar to find out more about the new season! registrar! see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS see NEWS, page 3 NEWS PAGE 2 WED N ESDAY , JA N UARY 25, 2012 Campus constructs dorm, bookstore and solar panels JULI E COURS E N Staff Writer Despite the frosty winds and chilly drizzle, construction continues throughout campus. In particular, the tall gray towers of the new dorm near Tomlinson are a familiar sight to most, but construction, testing and planning have also continued for the new Main Street college bookstore and Baker solar panels. Masonry stairwells are complete, though still in plain sight, for the new residence hall. The first and second floors are nearly constructed for the north side of the build- ing, and the recent arrival of the tower crane has sped up construction significantly. Construction on the new dorm has been challenging, however, because construction teams have been hurrying to make up time in the wake of a delayed start last spring. “Utility work started the minute that the last fall semester exam was turned in, and the crews worked every day except Christ- mas Day and New Year’s Day,” said David Holthouser, Director of Facilities and Engi- The new dorm is still a work in progress, but is being prepared for next Fall. Photo by Julie Coursen neering. Although the location of the dorm makes but especially for its community design and help of a State and Federal Energy grant, bookstore, permits are still in progress. Hol- construction more difficult, Holthouser and sustainability. the College recently installed the panels to thouser predicts that renovation of the build- his crews keep the campus in mind. “My According to Holthouser, this residence supplement the traditional heat and electri- ing, known to most by its outgoing tenants, team has been in dialogue with the contrac- hall is the campus’s sixth LEED certified cal systems. BB&T Bank and Bonsai, will begin in Feb- tors about timing activities during the day, facility, a certification for buildings con- When the solar panels are working, they ruary. BB&T has already opened its new lo- in an attempt to minimize the disturbance as structed and designed to run sustainably. will be able to heat water for showers and cation closer to Exit 30, near Sabi. much as possible,” Holthouser said. This residence hall also has features intend- sinks in the Knobloch Tennis Facility, heat “Housed on our perimeter, [the College With light-hearted fun, construction ed to encourage community relationships. the water for Cannon pool, and provide en- Store] will be a symbol for the College and teams even placed a Christmas tree on top Besides a cooking space, fireplace and large ergy throughout the Baker building. When better engage the community,” Holthouser of the tower crane. The Christmas tree was common area, the dorm will include laun- the solar panels are not working, the con- said. “The downtown community seems popular on campus, especially during stress- dry, outdoors areas and a fitness center to ventional heating and electrical system will really excited to get us there, not only for ful exams. serve the greater campus. serve Baker. the vibrancy of the market, but also to once “I appreciated the Christmas tree on the Construction has been tiring for students Environmentally conscious students are again engage with campus occupants.” The crane because you could look up and see at times, though. “I wish the new dorm excited about the solar panels and their re- main design of the College Store will re- the tree practically anywhere on campus,” hadn’t created traffic and taken away a lot newable energy. “As the school grows, it’s main similar. James Bramlett ’14 said. “I liked the festiv- of parking spots. But I bet the new dorm important to reinforce its commitment to Construction will continue on campus ity.” will be nice. The possibilities are endless,” sustainability,” Rebecca McKee ’14 said. once these projects are completed. In fact, Thanks to the hard work of the construc- Bramlett added. “I’m glad that the College is building both a Holthouser is already working with Resi- tion teams and satisfactory weather, Holt- Though the campus will have to wait an- LEED-certified dorm and the solar panels.”. dence Life to plan designs for the renova- houser expects that construction will soon other semester for its new dorm, the project McKee is the first official Environmental tion of Irwin, Akers and Knox. Construction be back on schedule. This dorm will be spe- at Baker Sports Complex is nearly complete. Studies department major, an Eco-House will begin this summer. cial to the campus for a number of reasons, Later this week, crews will start and test its resident and a Food Club member. newly installed solar panel system. With the As for the new Main Street college Features in Changes, improvements come to the Crier InsideDavidson Campus Events Announcements ERIC SA W Y E R News Editor Community News and The Crier has long been a source of Classifieds event news for the Davidson community.

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