Vo l u m e 103, Nu m b e r 11 w w w .d a v i d s o n i a n .c o m We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 Grand homecoming: students return from abroad

Ju l i a El l i s 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 Sa r a h We l t y a n d Er i c 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 Ne w s Pa g e 2 We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 Campus constructs dorm, bookstore and solar panels

Ju l i e Co u r s 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 Er i c 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. However, the way campus events are man- aged is changing as campus information is EMS Campus Calendar and shifting to InsideDavidson. Room Reservations A central part of the new system is EMS, or Event Management System. Through EMS, you can access a calendar of every Shirley, now BannerWeb event on campus and even add them to your Outlook calendar at the click of a mouse. It’s the same service used to reserve rooms Commons Menu for meetings and other activities, and any student can use it. Student Employement Openings EMS is accessible from InsideDavidson, not unlike a Facebook for Davidson news and events. At least that’s the plan, as the Links to Blackboard and CMS system (the davidson.edu site we are Moodle most familiar with browsing) is, over the long haul, going to be moved toward deal- ing with external users, like high school Find Open Lab Computers and students looking at Davidson’s admission Laundry Machines information. The role of Davidson-centric news and information, like application deadlines, has Ticket Office been handed off to InsideDavidson. The site will widely serve the needs of students, faculty and staff when it comes to event See Upcoiming Deadlines

See CRIER, page 4 Ne w s Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 3 New registrar announced Are you into art? administrator in the Office of Academic Ly l a Ha l s t e d Affairs. Staff Writer Dewberry impressed the registrar search Are you into having thoughts? committee with her excellent instincts and This July, Dr. Hansford Epes, registrar values, as well as her engaging personality. of eleven years, faculty member of 48 years, She came to Davidson after attending high ...About nouns? and Davidson graduate class of 1961 is set to school in California and excelled here as a retire. The College has chosen Angie Boyer varsity soccer player, a hall counselor and Dewberry, Davidson member of Rusk house. alumna and current She received a North registrar of Agnes Scott Carolina State teaching College, to succeed certificate through the him. education program at Dewberry majored Davidson. in history at Davidson Having been away and graduated in 2000, from Davidson for after which she earned twelve years, our new her master’s degree in registrar is likely to history from Virginia be surprised by the C o m m o n w e a l t h many changes that University. In 2005, have taken place. She she began work in the looks forward to being registrar’s office of exposed to Davidson’s Oglethorpe University. unchanging core values “I found I really liked as well as its new Enter the Davidsonian Political the registrar’s office,” Angie Dewberry, ’00, was recently features and policies. she told College announced as the successor to “I am looking forward Cartoon Contest! C o m m u n i c a t i o n s . Hansford Epes. Photo courtesy of to working with faculty “I liked the fact that College Communications on implementing registrars interact with the new distribution Submit a physical copy of your political cartoon to the a lot of different constituents of a college, requirements. I saw the new Teaching and Davidsonian office or email a pdf to sawelty or ersawyer. including students, faculty, staff and Learning Center and am eager to assist staff alumni. The job also utilizes my strengths and faculty with this in any way possible,“ in attention to detail and careful record- Dewberry said. keeping.” After three years at Oglethorpe Undoubtedly, students will be anxious Students return from University, Dewberry became associate to see how a new registrar will affect the registrar of Agnes Scott College, and was WebTree system. Dewberry seems to be promoted to registrar the following year. very aware of this concern as a former Dewberry values the opportunity to student herself. “I want to learn more about various exotic locales return to Davidson as the College registrar. how WebTree is working for students. challenges as students readjust to the “As an alumna, I look back at my time at When I attended, we also used the tree, but Continued from page 1 Davidson with a great appreciation for the it was a scantron that we completed with a Davidson lifestyle. skills I learned and friends I made,” she #2 pencil.” The junior English major was “sad to say “I was apprehensive [to return to said in an email. “Since I care so much While Dewberry has experience as a goodbye and may have even shed a tear or Davidson]. I had had this amazing experience about Davidson, I think it adds a level college registrar, the experiences she had two” by the end of the semester. and learned a lot about what I wanted to do of commitment to my job. I am not only at Agnes Scott will likely differ from those Biology major Clare Sanders ’13 and be and was nervous that returning to safeguarding the academic records of at Davidson. Though the office functions managed to form her own family with her Davidson would mean going back to a place current students, but also my own record will be largely the same, Agnes Scott classmates in the Australian rainforest. that already had a placed carved out for me and the transcripts of all of my friends.” is a women’s college even smaller than Her program through the School for Field that I wouldn’t necessarily fit into anymore,” The college registrar occupies a vital Davidson. “It will be a change to return to Studies brought together 23 students from Sanders explained. position in the academic administration of a larger, co-ed college in a small town. The schools across the country, including two But something all the returning juniors the college. The registrar’s duties, contrary Registrar’s Office at Davidson has more Davidson classmates. seem to have in common is their excitement to popular belief, reach far beyond webtree staff members and I am looking forward to Every Davidson student knows how to to be back, with “a new outlook on just about and course enrollment. Dewberry will be working with four women at Davidson who squeeze in a 10-minute meal at the union everything,” as Boyd put it. responsible for managing course scheduling, possess a lot of institutional knowledge and between meetings and studying, but both Boyd noted that her time in Granada led records and facilities and transfer credits. love for the college,” she said. Boyd and Candler noted that their time in to a new global perspective. “[My Spanish Like Epes, she will also monitor students’ Dewberry will begin her employment on Europe forced them to break old habits. exchange parter] invited me over to her progress toward graduation, while also July 1 and encourages students who will be “The pace of life is slowed down here,” apartment for dinner one night for some being involved in broader discussions of on campus over the summer to visit her and Candler said. “Meals here can last for 2-3 homemade food and I met all of her friends academic policies and goals. She will also be the registrar’s office, which will be open for hours. The food and discussions are great. who were from Germany, France, England, supervising four staff members as the senior the summer. The French seem to have nicely established Italy and Spain. It was just one night, but a society with an emphasis on individuality I’ve never felt so connected to the rest of the while still maintaining a strong sense of world.” collectivity.” Wadhwa expressed excitement to resume Write for News. In Granada, Boyd struggled to shift from rigorous courses with Davidson professors the busy Davidson routine to a Spanish after a semester of classes abroad. Sanders schedule built around afternoon siestas and agreed that returning to the classroom is the nights that last until 7 a.m. most exciting thing about being back. “Needless to say, this took some major For Candler, the decision to study abroad adjusting and it’s definitely going to take became a life-changing choice. Formerly a awhile to get used to the Davidson routine CIS Environmental Ethics major, he ran into again,” she said. visa issues while planning for a year abroad In addition to adjusting to new routines, in Switzerland and France. juniors got to attend class on campuses that “Since I knew spending the year abroad vary drastically from our familiar Davidson was my priority, I quickly decided to switch home. In Granada, Boyd went to school to be a French major and stay in France alongside 50,000 students, while Sanders for the entire year. I’m thrilled to have this Because some stories can’t be told walked a dirt path each day to her classroom amazing opportunity.” in the middle of the rainforest. Political Though Candler returned to the United in 140 characters or fewer science major Supriya Wadhwa ’13, left States for a month over winter break, he is behind the tiny town of Davidson for the now back in France for the spring semester. massive city of Beijing, China. He won’t be on campus with his classmates Contact Sarah Welty and Eric Sawyer for details From differences in language, size, this semester, but he refuses to miss out culture, and social life, students got the completely on spring in Davidson. chance to truly step outside their comfort “We are buying Spring Frolics tank tops zones. The spring semester brings new to celebrate in France,” he said. Ne w s Pa g e 4 We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 SGA proposal explained Make a note of it! Continued from page 1 spending the money allocated,” Reese said. the proposal cited the Union Board as an Although this is not a problem unique to Important Dates and Deadlines example to follow organization and effective the SGA—the majority of chartered organi- budget spending. zations fail to spend all of their budget—the Jan. 26: 7pm, Duke Family Performance Hall “The Union Board operates under the proposal would hopefully limit this budget Mandatory Meeting for Prospective PCC Members. ”Not Sober, Still Safe” same rules,” Rathore said. “We’re just mir- surplus, in addition to eliminating the poten- event in the Duke Family Performance Hall at 7 p.m. All incoming members of roring another organization that has a bigger tial for a conflict of interest. any PCC organization are mandated to attend. budget and is a lot more well-oiled in terms “My hope in that is for the SGA to gain of dispensing the money.” more legitimacy in the eyes of the Davidson Jan. 30: Summer Research Fellowships at Mayo Clinic “The Union Board does a phenomenal College students,” Peters said. “Part of the Thanks to a gift from Jim Vann ’50 and Lee Stanton Vann, two new fellowships job,” Reese said. “They spend almost every- SGA’s job is to govern. You can’t govern if for biomedical ethics research are available to Davidson College students at the thing… the SGA doesn’t do that.” you don’t have legitimacy. By passing this Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, during the summer of 2012. Indeed, the SGA annually leaves roughly you’re improving the legitimacy and you’re $4,000 of their budget unspent, despite proving the legitimacy of the Davidson Jan. 31: Dean Rusk Theme Housing Applications Due requesting more money each year. College SGA. Without legitimacy, you can’t “The SGA doesn’t do a good job of govern.” Jan. 31: Eco-House Applications Due

Feb. 1: 7:00 p.m., C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union Business Ethics, Corporate Culture and the Influence of Leaders Crier undergoes changes Shannon Walters McFayden ’82, Former Executive VP, Wachovia Corporation Co-sponsored by the Chidsey Center for Leadership Development, the Wom- Continued from page 2 en’s Leadership Conference, and the Office of Career Services. which will also appear on the Crier email. scheduling and community-wide announce- However, the social calendar will cease Feb. 1: HHMI Summer Research at Davidson Deadline ments. to function as an email, effective within the Davidson students interested in completing research related to the biomedical At the end of last semester, the Crier’s next few weeks. Instead, upcoming social sciences at Davidson College in Summer 2012 are invited to apply to the HHMI web-based features moved to InsideDavid- events will be listed within InsideDavid- Summer Research Program. See: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x35495.xml son. That means adding events to the Crier son. for more information on available projects and application form. and browsing the classifieds and employ- Evening Operations Manager Ross ment and volunteer opportunities all take Lackey ‘11, who manages the Crier and has place within InsideDavidson. That move been heavily involved in the changes, sees has enabled a host of new features. Stu- these improvements as important steps for- dents looking for lost items can specifically ward. The fragmented system for publiciz- browse a lost and found category of the clas- ing campus events will be combined into a sifieds. People who find the lost items can single accessible space. Cr i m e Lo g : 1/16 t o 1/23 “If you have a fundraiser or a cause Na t u r e /Classification Ti m e Re p o r t e d Ti m e Oc c u r r e d Lo c a t i o n Di s p o s i t i o n even upload a photo, and contacting them to reclaim it is as simple as clicking on their going on, there’s one location you can go Underage 1/16/12• 1/16/12 Armfield Dean email address beside the ad. to, put the information in, and then it will get pulled and go to all the other places,” Consumption 2343 hrs 2343 hrs Referral With all of these changes taking place within InsideDavidson, the operation of the Lackey said. “And the information will be Crier e-mail will change slightly. Only basic correct and the same in those places.” Underage 1/21/12• 1/21/12• Knobloch Dean information about events will be listed, with “It might not seem like it now, but stu- dents really shaped this,” he said. “It’s also Consumption 2330 hrs 2330 hrs Referral a link to an InsideDavidson page designed by the organizers that can include pictures important that students know that, although Underage and descriptions. this change is going to occur, their input Consumption/ 1/21/12• 1/21/12• Richardson Dean Announcements that aren’t strictly is still going to be asked for, valued, and changes will continue to happen with their Poss. of Controlled 2227 hrs 2226 hrs Referral events, such as recruiting for organizations and projects, can be submitted as an FYI, input.” Substance Injury to Real 1/22/12• 1/21/12 - Knobloch Further Property 0207 hrs 1/22/12 Investigation An Evening with Thomas Mallon was held Jan. 25 Underage Dean 1/22/12• 1/22/12• Knobloch Referral Consumption 0150 hrs 0150 hrs Underage Richardson Dean Consumption 1/22/12• 1/22/12• Referral 0503 hrs 0503 hrs

Injury to 1/22/12• 1/21/12- Further Knobloch Real Property 1630 hrs 1/22/12 Investigation

i s c e l l a n e o u s e p o r t s Thomas Mallon, McGee Professor of English, gave a reading on Wednesday, M R Jan. 25, at 7:30 pm in the 900 Room. The event was be free and open to the Fire Calls 2 public, with no ticket required. Thomas Mallon’s eight novels include “Henry and Clara,” “Bandbox” and “Fellow Travelers” and the forthcoming (Febru- Assist Fire/Medic 2 ary 2012) “Watergate.” He has also written non-fiction books about plagia- Crime Prevention Activities 32 rism (“Stolen Words”), diaries (“A Book of One’s Own”), letters (“Yours Disturbance 0 Ever”) and the Kennedy assassination (“Mrs. Paine’s Garage”), as well as two volumes of essays (“Rockets and Rodeos” and “In Fact”). His work ap- Suspicious Person 1 pears in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Book Escort 1 Review and other publications. He received his Ph.D. in English and Ameri- can Literature from Harvard University and taught for a number of years at Alarms 1 Vassar College. The recipient of Guggenheim and Rockefeller fellowships, as well as the National Book Critics Circle award for reviewing, he has been Vehicle Crashes 0 literary editor of Gentlemen’s Quarterly and deputy chairman of the National 911 Hangups 2 Endowment for the Humanities. He currently directs the Creative Writing Noise Complaints 1 program at The George Washington University in Washington, D. C. A full profile on Mallon and coverage of the lecture will be in next week’s issue. Other 8 Ar t s & Li v i n g Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 5 Winterfest: a celebration planned by students for students

An n a v a n Er v e n Staff Writer

I glance at my opponent, Eli Crowder ’12, wearing a large, tan, plush body build- tfor impact—an almost perfect reflection of myself. There is no referee to count down, and Eli, who plans on attending medical school next year, wobbles towards me at an alarming pace. The fire in her eyes is unmis- takable. I bound towards her, matching her intensity and we both roll over upon impact. I lay on my back, helpless, surrendering to the padded girth of my rotund, plastic body. I cannot move my arms or legs; there is no hope of getting back on my feet, which I can’t even see over my tan belly. Yet I am laughing harder and faster. THIS IS SO MUCH FUN, I yell out to the buzzing world around me. This is the third Winterfest, the third op- portunity for students to don a huge sumo suit, to shoot tiny basketballs into white nets, to sing karaoke, and hear live music. Winterfest reminds me of how all of us stu- dents at Davidson are straddling the line between childhood and adulthood. In my hands, I hold proof, a photo of my twenty- The third annual Winterfest gave students the opportunity to don huge sumo suit, shoot tiny basketballs into white nets, sing two year old self crammed into a two person karaoke and hear the performance by DJ 3LAU. Photos courtesy of Davidson College Union Board photo booth with three other people. Shamita Punjabi ’12 is in the picture spot the same man who fixed the basket- dent, putting snowflakes on the Union glass to Davidson, especially this last semester: with me. While waiting in line, I pull out ball nets. He works for Your Entertainment doors. Chelsie is looking for jobs in the pub- “It’s great for students to see something put my recorder and ask, “Are you having fun?” Source, the company that brought in all the lic health sector and is still deciding between on by other students,” he said. “We’re doing “I’m having so much fun,” she yells back, games. In his line of work, he sees college a clinical or administrative role. For now, this for each other.” Gerard’s looking into putting forth a little extra excitement for kids getting airbrush tats “Pretty much ev- she continues to put up more snowflakes. higher education administration for next the recorder in front of her. “I see everyone ery day of the week,” he says. But at Da- She, with Gerard Dash ’12, SGA Presi- year, clearly a good fit. here!” And that’s the beauty of Winterfest, vidson, “Everybody’s real crazy, especially dent and Blair Ford ’14, PCC representa- Senior year makes everyday at Davidson the one detail everyone mentions: This big over there with the sumo suits,” he says. tive, led the Winterfest planning committee, an ultimatum: this is the last time you’ll reg- event has pulled us together in one space. “They’re getting into that.” As I turn off my which started planning last fall. It’s difficult ister for classes; this is the last time you’ll All around are friends I don’t see as much as recorder and thank him for the interview, I to articulate why she and the others have have a month long break; this is the last time I’d like, which worries me now that time is realize that next year he and I will be a part spent so much time planning this event. “I you’ll go to Winterfest. And the effect of running out. But, tonight, I’m only thinking of the same job market. I show him the prints get a lot out of seeing people enjoying this living the last days of a closing chapter is to about kid stuff, like cramming into a photo from the photo booth and he just laughs at something that I did,” she offered. bring forth an intensity to everything we do booth. our crazy faces. Gerard, who has known and worked and to sumo wrestle with friends. At Win- Shamita bops around to the music, Earlier that morning, tons of students with Chelsea for the past four years, tells terfest, I forgot about the copious amount of showing off the fresh heart tattoo on her were blowing up balloons and hanging ban- me that he’ll always remember the amount time I’m spending looking for jobs in ad- arm. Next year, she’s also going to medical ners in the union; genuine acts of comradery planning and energy that went into Win- vertising. Instead I relished in the fact that I school. all before 10am on a Saturday. I ran in to terfest. But Gerard also highlights why so was, for the first and last time, a sumo wres- On the other side of the photo booth, I Chelsie Sumner ’12, the Union Board presi- many of us seniors selflessly offer ourselves tler and senior at Davidson College. Musical performances show that “Davidson’s Got Talent”

St e v e n Hu m m e l challenging passages with ease, and behind voice Rodgers’ “Hello Young Lovers” from vidson’s Got Talent” will lead to more in- Staff Writer her, Clara accompanied on piano, show- The King and I. Katy Hoffler herself fol- teraction between the college and the town ing similar confidence on her instrument. lowed, performing “Much More” from The at large. Clara Gerdes, for instance, would Over fifty concertgoers filled Tyler- Though I found myself occasionally wish- Fantasticks in an operatic vibrato and act- surely rise to the occasion were she given Tallman Hall this past Friday for the music ing that Clara would play a bit softer on the ing out the song’s lyrics as she sang. Then, the opportunity to perform with DCSO, and department’s first Musical Interlude of the piano in order to allow her sister’s flute part husband John Hoffler took the stage on Joann Rautenberg could undoubtedly hold semester. The program featured an assort- to command more of the musical interest, soprano sax for an instrumental version of her own in future chamber performances at ment of works ranging from concert hall upon the piece’s completion, Clara present- Burt Bacharach’s “A House is Not a Home,” Tyler-Tallman. pieces by Rachmaninoff and Scriabin to ed her sister with a smile and a showcasing one of my personal favorites of the program. It speaks to Davidson’s caliber that such piano rags by Scott Joplin and even works outstretched palm, acknowledging Martha’s Husband and wife convened for a “What the talent exists right here in our little town; from the popular canon by Burt Bacharach. rousing effort. World Needs Now” duet to close the four- the college ought to nurture this talent and Populating the lineup were performers of all It was in the concert’s finale when Clara song family set, punctuated a soulful sax strengthen the bond between DC musicians ages from the town of Davidson, including Gerdes took the stage again for Rachmani- solo by John Hoffler. and town musicians by programming more returning Davidson College alumni Jordan noff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. I can only hope that the success of “Da- collaborative concerts in the future. Kvanvig, ’07, and Daniel Legrand, ’11. As 18, that she was able to display the full ex- always, the space sounded acoustically stel- tent of her talents. This time accompanied lar, perfectly suited for the voice, piano, by Davidson College’s artist associate Cyn- flute, and sax performances that took place thia Lawing, Clara delivered a performance Weekly concert calendar: over the hour-and-fifteen-minute show. very much worthy of the standing ovation it brought to you by WALT1610 Although the concert’s subtitle, “Da- garnered. From the left side of the theater, it Date Artist(s) City Venue vidson’s Got Talent,” certainly rang true looked like her fingers were gliding over the 1 27 Old 97s Carrboro Cat’s Cradle throughout the entire program, some per- keys, working up and down the keyboard / 1/30 Anthrax Asheville Orange Peel formances were particularly notable. Sisters with poise and elegance beyond her years. Martha and Clara Gerdes took to the flute And upon completion of the concerto, the 1/30 Jeff Mangum Chapel Hill UNC and piano, respectively, for a rendition of audience’s awe was nearly palpable. 1/31 Kathleen Edwards Carrboro Cat’s Cradle Charles T. Griffes’ Poem, A. 93. Martha Bringing a bit of soul and show tunes If you are interested in a particular concert, email Hayden Higgins (hahiggins) and played confidently through the early 20th to the concert was the Hoffler family. First, if lots of people are interested in that particular one WALT may rent a van to provide century composer’s piece, displaying her Nikki Hoffler, daughter of DC music librar- transportation. dexterity on flute as she traversed some ian Katy Hoffler, performed in a delicate Ar t s & Li v i n g Pa g e 6 We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 Notes from a Christmas abroad in enchanting Paris

Cl a i r e It t n e r Wednesday, December 28 vielle:” The earth is old. Staff Writer 9 AM – Set out on Route du Vin (Alsa- 8 PM - Move to next town for dinner. cian wine road). Hansel and Gretel ginger- May be the most picturesque of the day – First, introductions: bread houses. Real gingerbread, and mulled even the postcards in the giftshops look dull. In the driver’s seat: Frank Ittner (“Dad”): wine, at first Christmas market, Obernai. Feel somehow vindicated, laugh smugly at 55. Has brought a portion of his extensive Crèche of what looks to be store manne- postcard rack (catch myself – when did I baseball cap collection, which acts as both quins in capes, a (female) baby doll, a rag- become anti-postcard?). Buy the most cen- a) immediate identification of the entire tag team of farm animals. Donkey lets out tered one I can find, then stuff it in my bag. group as American, b) covering for a grow- a 10-second scream (of boredom? Annoy- ing bald spot. ance? Elation at its proximity to the Christ Thursday, December 29 Riding shotgun: Maura A. McKenna, child?), tries to eat woman’s scarf. Children 10 AM and still bleary. Destination: esq. (“Mom,” “M.A.M.”): 53. Every wait- delighted. Ronchamps, Le Corbusier’s chapel. er’s worst nightmare. 11 AM - Putter around pottery shop 11:30 AM. 5 coffee addicts on edge. In the backseat: (Dad stays in car). Proprieter (early 50s, Stop at gas station: strike out. Becky (des- -Emily: 25. Voice-major diaphragm, by male) wearing the same sweater as me. Em- perately): “There’s. nothing. here. I hate turns loveable and insufferable. barrassing. Buy café au lait bowl with chip here.” Landscape increasingly resembling -Becky: 17. Recently voted “friendliest” that has been turned into a bubble coming Fitzgerald’s Valley of Ashes. by her senior class. out of a fish’s mouth. Sweater-man gives me 12:15 PM – McDonalds, for coffee. -Our hero: the group’s translator and vol- 3 euro off “pour l’imperfection” (and for my Headache trumps 5-year boycott of the unteer softener of non-Frenchisms (see “ball fashion taste?). Tell him the imperfection is place. Drink coffee: feel better, dirty. cap,” above; “demanding mother”, above; why I picked it – half smiles, searches my 12:30 PM - Reach chapel. Have major “loudness,” above; “smiling,” above.) face. geek out. Excitement cuts through even the Currently, Claire Ittner ’13 is in the midst of her year-long study abroad experi- 11:30 - resume wine road. Mom reads dampness of the morning. Leave Mom in ence in Paris, France, where she is able Tuesday, December 27 us descriptions of upcoming towns from car, shuffling through orange book (“may- to extensively learn about European 10 AM – rental car (black Peugeot) ar- the writings of her most trusted travel com- be in the ‘off the beaten path section’…”). culture. Photo by Claire Ittner rives in front of apartment building, Paris’ panion, Mr. Fodor (who uses words like Stamp around chapel, climb, squat, exam- 6th arrondissement, packed for a week tour- “charming” and “local” that get stuck in my ine (!); family follows, trailing “hmm”s. perfect time – the stroke of 1:00, 1 glimpse ing Alsace and Burgundy. Backseat daunt- head like a bad Katy Perry song…any Katy Interior: both silent and echoing, cave-like. of the bird. Almost miss the moment taking ingly French-sized (read: TOO SMALL). Perry Song) Breath stands in the light from the famous goofy videos. Mom does miss it, looking for Eeny-meeny-miney (ever unbiased) resur- PM - Wine tastings and Christmas mar- square windows. Even better than it would a pair of lost gloves. rected to decide who sits in the middle, feet kets continue. Family progresses from heady be in the summer, perhaps. Wander gift shop. Pile back into car, on the hump. to tipsy to embarrassingly giggly. Lots of Rest of day spent on architecture high. head for France – need to check airport se- Pass 5 hour ride: embarrassing stories, spice cake, foie gras, “artisanal” bonbons. curity strike status (the French…). dozing, inserting dad’s first name into lyr- Sisters remark that the bald spot would Saturday, December 31 Road sign: “!” Family: “?” ics of popular songs (ex: “I see you drivin make a good lollipop, if wrapped in cotton D’s birthday. What he wants: to visit the Forest indeed black. Towns like closed round town with the girl I love, and I’m like, candy (see tipsiness, above). world’s largest cuckoo clock - just over the fists – where is everyone? Finally find res- FRANK YOUUUUU” ). Sign: “Vins, Jean Cobles & Fils.” Chil- German border and an easy 2 hour drive! taurant open, 8:00 and empty (forget that 5 PM – arrive at Benedictine convent - dren’s heads poke out as we cross into what (evidently this is not a spur of the moment excitement happens later). Waitress, 60+, learn this is where we are staying. Confu- proves to be a garage: this is a family joint. wish). Reminds reluctant females that it is gets almost all orders wrong, but brings sion from three younger family members Strikingly German-looking man greets us his day. Much eye-rolling, acquiescence. birthday boy a pastry with actual fireworks (“a convent with nuns?”), vague intimations – generous with the tastings. Tells us about 11 AM - Black forest. iPad dies – no in it (fire hazard??). Relieved applause from about “unconventional cultural experienc- the cellar (1600s!), his family (the two heads more New Yorkers. Beginnings of panic set other diners when they go out without ex- es” from older two. we saw before), the bombs of La Grande in. Sisters attempt to harmonize “Teenage plosions. L’addition, SVP. Welcoming nun straight out of Madeline Guerre that destroyed some neighboring Dream” – count this as 6th of supposed 7 On the ride back, speculation from the (the habit, the broad matronly chest…). towns. Does he think of himself as German circles. backseat on whether rubbing bald spot will Hold our breath, but: surprising luxury, or French? Smile: “I am Alsatien.” Calls his 12:53 – arrive at cuckoo clock. Ice and bring good luck for New Year. Attempts to for a convent. May have better water pres- wife, shows us shells he found in his vine- a fanatic crowd of 4 lost-looking rainjackets find out greeted poorly. Back at convent by sure than Parisian apartment. yard (Alsace is landlocked). “La terre est with eyes. Realize we have arrived at the 10:30, asleep before 2012 arrives. Opera workshop enthralls community with stellar performance

The Marriage of Figaro, orginally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was performed by students and faculty members on Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21. The production was dedicated to the late Robert Whitton, a mathematics professor who frequently took Davidson students to see Opera Carolina performances. Th e 2K12 Is s u e Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 7

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Davidson—Who likes to party party? Surely everyone, right? but there’s a guy in the library blowing his nose melodiously to That doesn’t seem to be the case on Davidson’s campus. At least once what appears to be Adele’s “Someone Like You,” my favorite Se e 900 Ro o m a day you’ll catch wind of a lost party-soul shouting to the fun gods song-bomb right now. that court parties are “lame.” Alas! Some might even go as far as to say they’re “bull-crap.” Excuse my profanity, but students refuse to Dance Dance Resolution, censor themselves when airing out the campus dirty laundry about the Norm “Grind You Into Mulch” Flowers social scene. In response to the nay-sayers, a small contingent of avid party-goers has rebutted the criticism with a passionate letter. This is President Deliv- an uncensored draft of the document, please forgive me for any of- fensive or lewd material. ers “State of the Dear Rain, Union”: Still Being Quit raining on my party. My name is Norman Flowers ’12, ever since I first came to Davidson I’ve raged face day and night, dusk or Vacuuumed dawn, rain, sleet, or snow (once during a hurricane). I’ve never found a shortage of opportunities to unwind and demonstrate my uncontrol- lable desire to grind the night away. For those of you yet to see such Se e p a g e 21442 opportunities, maybe you should invest in a pair of bifocals, because they’re here, up close and far away. I don’t need a fancy dance floor or a sweet DJ to get my blood flowing and perspiration on, neither should you. It doesn’t need to be Winterfest for me to gyrate and thrust with a first bump—I do that at the Union during breakfast. There could be birds chirping outside of the library and I’ll get my grind on to that jam. One time my professor walked into class whistling a tune and I Tweet of the ground all over the entire back of the room until the bell rang. Another Week time I was wearing swishy pants and they made a semblance of a beat while I walked to my afternoon lab, needless to say, I took every slam- piece (boys and girls) by the flag pole back to studio 54 with a couple @Pepe_Fratdogg of moves I learned over break. I’m proficient in “The Dougie,” “The Charleston,” and “The Cat Daddy,” the reason being that I want to be Grinding at the Pines? It’s raining cats and dogs well versed in the entire spectrum of Dance, keeps me hot, on my toes, outside...jk, cats don’t and sweating profusely. If you’re not already grinding to the words Yes Please. on this page, not even the eldest of the party gods will be able to save know how to make it you. I would love to continue dropping the facts of Dance Life on you rain. Vamanos Van No “Va” No Post-South Carolina Romney Goes Goth More? Massachusetts-- In the wake Mormonism to most Americans. Armfield-- In the continual a more neutral, earthy tone or of an overwhelming loss in the In the same appearance, Rom- movement to rid Davidson of all even change its name to divert South Carolina primaries, sources ney proposed an amendment to things offensive, the Vamanos attention from the obviously of- close to Mitt Romney claim that change the US flag to fifty pen- Van has become the latest target. fensive connotations of “vama- the presidential candidate has tagrams on a field of flames, and Accused of being a “racist party nos.” Suggestions such as the “ ”,Van,” “dhwh Van حنليناابس begun to “go a mandate which bus” harboring belligerents from Goth.” “I would require the long arm of campus police or the “пьяный Van” have been heard Mitt the national an- write-ups as well as transporting offered as culturally appropriate sobbing in them to be sung disgusting quantities of Tequila in substitute names as they promote the bathroom in a scratchy, gut- illegal containers, trace amounts diversity without disclosing any on Wednes- tural death-metal found in vomit included, the same details that might lead to con- day,” said voice. “If I am PC police who banished South of troversy. Rumors of a plot to in- Your Davidson Honor Section wife Ann, elected Presi- the Border are now working to crease revenues generated from Editors: “when he dent, I swear that ensure that the beloved van stays DUIs have been reportedly cir- Anna Marie Armistead came out he there will be a south of the border. “We feel as cling as a result of the Vamanos was wear- decapitated goat though allowing underage stu- vendetta, although a high ranking Editor-In-Training ing black head on every dents to ride around in a white administrator hotly denied the al- Brian Correa lipstick and table,” said Rom- van named for the first-person legation that the removal of the plural of the Spanish verb disre- van might be a secret conspiracy. Writer(s): a spiked col- ney. He further Charles Pennell lar.” A de- revealed that he spects a certain small yet impor- However, the mysterious appear- jected Mitt The Faces of Romney’s had changed his tant demographic and encourages ance of opened Natty cases on then told his New Campaign Posters name to Pitt Hell- reliance on foreign transportation passenger seats across campus staff that the spawney, and since instead of personal responsibil- suggests otherwise. Note: The Yowl is a satirical supplement to The Davidsonian. Hence, nothing in world was “a the name change, ity” said a statement from the it should be taken as truth. Word. place of fiery etiness and despair.” he has been surging in the polls. self-proclaimed anti-HATER In a press release the following “This Hellspawney fella’ doesn’t (Helping Alcoholics Take Easy afternoon, Romney announced seem too bad,” said one Florida Rides) group. Unsurprisingly, a that he would be switching his voter, “at least he’s not Mitt Rom- significant numbers have voiced religion to Satanism, which pun- ney.” strong opposition to this move- dits claim may be a step up from ment, offering to paint the bus Pe r s p e c t i v e s Pa g e 8 We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 InsideDavidson promises Where’s the love? website improvements Scott Matthews establishment supports Former Governor Romney but the St a f f Ed i t o r i a l evangelicals extremely do not. Young Republicans “love” “Where is the Love” is an old Black Eyed Peas song Congressman Ron Paul but older voters think he is crazy Dear Readers, but the title seems to have a striking relevance in today’s and former Senator Santorum is just waiting in the wings to politics. Being away from the United States for a prolonged see if he can get lucky. The exit polls from South Carolina A new semester has brought a few important period of time has made me, I think, an even greater prove it: “very conservative” and “somewhat conservative” changes to internal campus communications. As Eric consumer of United States political news. I mention it Sawyer’s article “Changes, Improvements Come to because ordinarily, I don’t think I would have watched the Crier” (page 2) explained, students will now be the YouTube clip of President Obama singing an Al Green “...there is a deep divide in directed through the Crier to an expanded page of in- tune, “Let’s Stay Together”, at a New York City fundraiser. American politics that may be formation about campus happenings. But… I did. And I watched it over and over again. There This will improve the College’s website in sev- is something mesmerizing about this President that makes insurmountable, and the lack of... eral ways. InsideDavidson will be used to organize people, whether they are skeptical or not about his policies, respect is a real problem.” campus news effectively. There are announcements want to like the President. He is so comfortable in his own specific to each of the following groups: faculty, skin; he is charismatic and connects to his audience like no staff, and students. But there are also announcements other politician probably since John F. Kennedy. He is like voters overwhelmingly support Gingrich, while “moderates” that are more general and applicable to everyone. A an Apple product. To the taxpayer, perhaps little expensive, support Romney. 18-29 year olds support Congressman website like InsideDavidson that requires a password but very classy and something people “love.” I say “love” Paul; everyone else, Gingrich. “Born-Again Christians login recognizes the category into which the user falls for a reason. In Walter Issacson’s biography of Steve Jobs, or Evangelicals” support Speaker Gingrich; less religious so the resulting webpage is suited to him or her. The Issacson quoted the former Apple CEO as saying that he voters support Governor Romney. Senator Santorum wins new website is a way to integrate the way our campus the “abortion” vote, but voters who care about the deficit learns about events to attend or how they can get in- “I think there’s something to the or the economy support Gingrich. The divides are mind- volved. Though the Crier will still be e-mailed each boggling when you actually have a very qualified candidate day, announcements within it will be more concise “Love the people showed the who people don’t like running for President! and will include links to their posting on the Insid- Perhaps when Governor Romney takes the gloves off eDavidson page. president versus the deep divide and begins to fight, for real, he may finally connect with the Though some students have been concerned that there appears to exist among the voters, but until then he’s facing the perfect storm. Romney a change like this requiring technology and website may be the only Republican in the field whom became navigation skills will only cause more frustration, it’s Republican candidates.” so successful working in the truest Republican form of important to keep in mind that the composition of the capitalism! Where are those Republicans! student body turns every four years. So for the current I’m not sure how to characterize “love;” it’s like an freshmen and future incoming classes, this will be an makes products that people “love.” In a way, the “love” X-factor that some candidates have and others don’t. But easy adjustment. for the President was apparent when he sang, “Iiiii’m ….. from what I can tell, people “love” the President both at In light of this recent improvement in campus soo in love with you,” and the crowd went nuts. This home and abroad in a way that no other politician is loved communications, we also encourage the College to scene contrasts sharply with GOP candidates in their most anywhere else in the world. I’m not saying that the President Obama is universally approved of; there is a deep divide in improve Davidson College’s main website, which, af- recent South Carolina Debate, and with what I’m sure will happen during tonight’s (Monday’s) debate. I think there’s American politics that may be insurmountable, and the lack ter all, is the portal for anyone looking to learn about something to the “love” the people showed the President of not only love but simply respect is a real problem. the College. It hasn’t been redesigned in years, and versus the deep divide that there appears to exist among the it shows. Moreover, many of links don’t work, and Republican candidates. Scott Matthew ‘13 is a political science major from there are old pages from the ’90s that have very little Seriously, the GOP establishment is afraid of Former Greenwich, Connecticut. Contact him at scmatthews@ relevance (and they often end up showing up after a Speaker Gingrich but evangelicals love him. The davidson.edu search in the search bar). We are optimistic that this will be the next priority of the College, and that in the meantime students, faculty, and staff will continue to give constructive feedback on InsideDavidson. Paul’s foreign policy misguided Fred Irving community. Additionally, other ambitious states, like China, might try to fill the void left by a US retreat. While the US’ As the Republican primary winds on, former influence waned, other countries would just fill the void, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich creating a less favorable environment for trade in many Co-Editors-in-Chief seemed to be prepared to enter into a battle for the places around the world. Logan Lewis & Kelly Wilson Republican nomination. However, Ron Paul, a candidate Though I don’t believe Ron Paul’s foreign policy is News Editors with a libertarian bent has had unexpected success in the best for the United States, I do see the merits in its massive Eric Sawyer & Sarah Welty primary process, especially among young people. Ron Paul’s Arts & Living Editor positions include that of a smaller government, generally Jessica Ewing Yowl Editors less government interference, and most famously, to end the “(Military) spending should be Anna Marie Armistead & Brian Correa Federal Reserve. He also has unorthodox positions, for a reduced in a sensible manner, not Perspectives Editors Republican, in regards to many social issues. He supports Fred Irving & Mike Romano decriminalization of marijuana use and believes that there is one that jeopardizes the world Sports Editors nothing wrong with gay marriage. Andrew Barna & Gregg Hunter However, Ron Paul is also in support of a foreign policy around us.” Head Copy Editor that is isolationist, a marked contrast to the hawkish foreign Yuxi Lin policy of George Bush and Barack Obama. He supports reduction in military spending. The US’ overblown military Layout Editor a policy of non-intervention and no alliances. Instead he budget must be tackled in some manner. Though it would Mark Sehnert Multimedia Editor emphasizes diplomacy and trade. While in a perfect world, be wonderful if military spending could be reduced, and in Jeannie Kinnett a situation in which one could focus entirely on peaceful some areas I’m sure it could without negative repercussions, Photography Editor economic growth would be ideal, this is not the reality we I hold the safety of our nation, and other nations to be Tripp Bartholomew live in. There are countries around the world that aim to paramount. Spending should be reduced in a sensible Webmaster harm the United States and it is unwise to let them flourish manner, not one that jeopardizes the stability of the world Greg Newman and extend their influence while we retract within our around us. Business Manager borders. While the United States’ policy of interventionism I like Ron Paul as a person, his passion for the issues Eli Caldwell has certainly caused harm in the past, the Vietnam and Iraq he supports is admirable. This passion, something sorely Advertising Manager Wars being examples, it has also been a great source for lacking from most American politics, is admirable and is Joey Esposito Circulation Manager good in the world, liberating Europe during WWII and later what I believe draws many people to him. His earnestness Kseniya Kuprovska halting the massacre of civilians in Libya. appeals to young people with a dislike of typical politicians. The Davidsonian is published Wednesdays during the academic year by the students of Davidson Ron Paul would also support the abandonment of some However, when examining the ideas that fuel Ron Paul’s College. United States bases abroad, specifically, in South Korea. In drive, I am concerned that his foreign policy principals Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182. an effort to reduce the size of the military, Paul would leave jeopardize the safety of not only the United States, but the

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True, online piracy is a problem, Big ideas for a Last Wednesday, a number of popular websites, but there exist innovative solutions that would not limit including Reddit, Wikipedia, and Google, either free speech. “blacked out” their content or otherwise tried to raise For example, the pornography industry has adopted big year awareness of two sister bills going through the senate a very successful business model in response to the level and the house, SOPA (“Stop Online Piracy Act”) and of piracy of Internet porn. Most pornographic websites Hayden Higgins PIPA (“Protect IP Act”). Members of congress on both now offer either low-resolution or limited samplings This year is a big year for me, and for all my sides of the aisle attempted to force them through of their offerings, and give viewers the opportunity to peers in the Class of 2012. Graduation—who’da despite pleas from numerous Internet companies. These subscribe for premium content. Because subscribing thunk it? All the respect in the world to those of bills are not progressive in the slightest; rather, they from home is far more convenient and requires far you out there who already know what you’re doing evince the ossification of the film and music industries less subterfuge than buying a pornographic video or next year. Myself? I have no idea what comes after and could pave the way for Internet censorship a la magazine from a store, these companies can now reach May. But for the purposes of this column, I’m going China and Iran. larger audiences and as a result their profit margins to pretend I’m not terrified. Instead, let’s take this If passed, SOPA would allow the government to have grown. blank slate as carte blanche to think big, to see the Music services such as Spotify have adopted future as a better place that will come about only similar models. Spotify offers a free service that allows with bold thinking from all of us. In that vein, I’m “...SOPA would allow the consumers to listen to whichever songs that they want, going to throw out a couple big ideas for Davidson government to punish companies which the company subsidizes through commercials. here. Like my plans for after-Davidson, they’re a However, for a small monthly fee, a consumer can bit hazy and sometimes idealistic. You have to start that ‘facilitate’ posting somewhere. Here are three ideas—look for more in the coming weeks, and write to me if you have an copyrighted material...” “...the MPAA has decided to... idea yourself! Consider making the Honor Code a living document which must be written and ratified anew punish companies that “facilitate” posting copyrighted destroy an industry capable each year material, a stipulation that has the potential to tear of growing America out of its The Honor Code is obviously one of Davidson’s down social networking sites such as Facebook and current recession...” distinguishing characteristics and a pillar of value search engines such as Google. If Google or a member upon which much of the College rests. Yet making of Facebook were to link to copyrighted content, the the Honor Code a living document would fortify hosting website itself would be considered liable and the bypass the commercials, listen to higher quality music, its relevance and strength. With a convention and government, as well as the owners of the copyrighted and sync music to his iPod. referendum held each year, students would become content, could order the websites to remove such links Instead of investing its time and money to adapt to more familiar with the document whose presence is or shut down the websites entirely. These stipulations a new entertainment milieu, the MPAA has decided to so pervasive in our lives, and would moreover gain have the potential to make America even less hospitable buy members of congress and to destroy an industry a degree of voice over its contents that is currently to businesses in our fastest-growing sector. capable of growing America out of its current recession. absent. Right now students have little to no avenue My advice to readers is this: don’t let your guard down. through which to air grievances over the structure Call your state representatives. Even though SOPA and (rather than application) of the Honor Code. A “...Online piracy is a problem, PIPA were shelved after the Internet protests, the ideas yearly convention would offer such an opportunity. behind them remain intact. The newly revealed “Protect Invest in a machine to convert our waste oil (and but there exist innovative Children from Online Pornographers Act,” which aims the waste oil of local restaurants) into biodiesel solutions that would not to track the names and identities of Internet users, is a which can be used in campus vehicles or machines twisted example of how our representatives will stop at or sold on the market in Charlotte This would be really fairly easy, and could limit free speech...” nothing to stifle free speech and to protect their political pay for itself given some time. Cocurricular contributors. In 1984, O’Brien claims that, “Nothing possibilities abound, for economics, chemistry, Of course, an eroding bottom line is the only thing holds [The Brotherhood] together except an idea which and environmental studies, as has been the case that the MPAA and several record label companies see. is indestructible.” Ironically, today it appears that the at Dickinson College. The collection of waste oil However, the true cause of their diminishing profits is goal of Internet censorship is the only “idea” on which to be converted to biodiesel could be facilitated not piracy; rather, viewing and downloading content all of our representatives can agree. by a work-study, and overseen by Physical Plant on the internet has become so convenient and user- Mike Romano ‘12 is a Chemistry major from Fairfield, (probably not requiring the addition of a new staff friendly that consumers now shun movie theaters in CT. Contact him at [email protected] member; the process is fairly simple, and other than the cost of perhaps consulting sessions at the beginning of the installation, costs could remain under $10,000 for the system itself). Current rate of return of investment on ASTM-grade biodiesel for colleges and universities is only 5-7 months, and is expected to accelerate as the price of diesel increases. Have a Fall Lake Day The balance of official party time has an odd tilt toward the spring, given Winterfest and Spring Frolics. Why not balance things out? Davidson has an amazing resource at its disposal in Lake Campus which it should continue to use to its best advantage. The establishment of a Fall Lake Day to celebrate this resource would boost collegial spirit and allow us to say farewell to the warm and swimmable months in fair fashion. The Lake Day would be a Friday off of class, announced spontaneously sometime in the fall (probably in September) by the President. The Union Board, Davidson Outdoors and others would coordinate activities to be held at Lake Campus, in a manner similar to Spring Frolics but less capital intensive. It could also be merged with SGA’s Fall Block Party.

Hayden Higgins ’12 is an anthropology major from Danville, CA. Contact him at [email protected] Sp o r t s Pa g e 10 We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 Tennis teams ready for Spring seasons Ca s e y Va n Ta s s e l l Tournament Champions. Unfortunately, Asheville, Jan. 28. his opponent from Columbia, but fell 6-4, Staff Writer the Wildcats fell to both challengers, 5-0, As the women opened up their season 6-7, 6-1. Other singles players included on Saturday afternoon at the J.W. Isnerhour this weekend, the men’s team had a chance Schafer, who also give his competitor The weather this weekend felt like Tennis Facility. The matches were played to get some tournament practice in before a tough three sets in the B flight. Gee winter, but for the Davidson tennis teams, in a 4-1 format, with four singles matches the official start of their own Spring season. played in the flight A singles draw, along the 2012 spring season was underway. The contested and one set of doubles. They headed up to Virginia Tech to take part with Chris Mark ’13 who nearly overtook women kicked off their season with a trip to In the first match, against North in the Larsen Bowker Invitational, where his Virginia Tech opponent in a three-set Raleigh, NC, where they faced the No. 34 Carolina State (1-0), the Wolfpack swept they competed against Middle Tennessee battle. There were many valiant efforts in North Carolina State Wolfpack and the No. all four singles matches in straight sets. State, Columbia, and Virginia Tech in a the flight C draw from Ethan Kallick ’14, 67 Winthrop Eagles. The women’s tennis Brite Moniz-Soares ’14 gave the No. 40 flighted singles and doubles tournament Robert Lightbourn ’14, Connor Evins ’14 team is now in its 30th year under head ranked Joelle Kissell at No. 1 singles a format. The Wildcats finished out the 2011 and Roger Irigoyen Berlanga ’15. coach Caroline Price, who has registered run, but fell 6-3, 6-3. Katharine Dicconson season with a 7-18 overall record and 2-8 On the doubles side, Schafer and 23 years of records of .500 or better. Last ’12 played her first career match at No. 2 in league play and reached the quarterfinals Gee had a pair of wins over Columbia season was hard on the ’Cats, after breaking singles, but came up short 6-1, 6-1. In the of the Southern Conference Tournament. and MTSU while Mark and Kunz also in five freshmen and finishing just 5-20 only doubles match, Catherine Wood ’13 The duo of Joe Schafer ’13 and Calum Gee triumphed over their MTSU contenders. overall, 1-9 in the SoCon. It was the first and Blake Nickles ’15 fell 8-2. ’12 became the first doubles team in team The flight B bracket proved victorious for time since 2001 they had a record below The match against Winthrop was history to be ranked nationally when they Lightbourn and Irigoyen Berlanga, while .500, so the women and Price are looking similar, as the Eagles took all four singles took the 19th spot. Kallick and Evins nearly won their first for a winning 24th season. matches in straight sets. Frizzi Bschorer The tournament this weekend served match, falling in a tie-breaker (7-4) to Unfortunately, the first matches of the ’14 came close to forcing a third set, when as a good tune-up for the men’s team. dropping a 9-8 match. season were against tough opponents. N.C. she scored wins in four games in the second Although Nicky Kunz ’15 was the only The men showed much promise for the State finished 15-8 last year, and the Eagles set, but fell in the end, 6-0, 6-4. Wildcat with a singles win in his three-set remainder of the season. The Wildcats will were nationally ranked in parts of last Hopefully the women will begin to pick victory against MTSU, many of the ’Cats open team play, Jan. 28-29, at home vs. season, going 15-11 overall and reaching up steam for the remainder of the season as showed great promise for the remainder of Gardner-Webb on the 28th and then head the NCAA Tournament as the Big South they stay on the road for a match at UNC the season. Kunz went the distance against to South Carolina on the 29th. Wrestling team falls in Women’s Basketball beats SoCon match App. State, falls to Samford

i p i c h a r d s Be n j a m i n Ar k i n J R the battle that Anthony Elias ’15 put Staff Writer Staff Writer forth against nationally ranked Nick The tough season on the mat Soto in the 133-pound division. Last Sunday, the Davidson women’s continued for the Davidson wrestling Davidson forfeited the heavyweight basketball team ended up winning a team on Sunday afternoon in Belk Arena. and 184-pound bouts, creating a huge nail-biter over Southern Conference foe The Wildcats lost to perennial Southern deficit that proved difficult to overcome. Appalachian State by the score of 55-52. The Conference power, Chattanooga 47- Ben Hartshorn ’15, Kevin Birmingham ’Cats were led by Sophia Aleksandravicius 3. The loss dropped the ’Cats to 0-10 ’15, CT Talevi ’14, Tyler Mullen ’12, ’13 who had 17 points, 20 rebounds, and overall and 0-3 in conference matches. Ian Solcz ’15 and Ed Isola ’15 were the 7 blocks. Aleksandravicius, who over Despite the difficult decision, there other wrestlers that competed for the Winter Break reached the milestone of were some bright spots for Davidson. Wildcats. 1,000 career points in a win over Georgia Matt Zarth ’13 won an 8-3 decision The ’Cats have a ten-day break before Southern, sealed the game with a block in the 125-pound weight class over they take on the Duke Blue Devils in a in the waning seconds. The game, in Chattanooga’s Blake Thomas. Another non-conference match on February 1st which Davidson earned its 350th career positive to be taken from the match was in Durham. victory, saw both teams struggle early offensively. However, in the second half, Aleksandravicius had a double-double and Sophia Aleksandravicius ’13 prepares to was helped by teammates Kristen Johnsen shoot one of her free throws during a recent ’12, Laura Murray ’14, and Shneeka Center game. The junior also reached the 1,000 ’14. Johnsen, who hit a pair of free throws career point mark over the break. with 17 seconds left to increase the lead Photo by Tripp Bartholomew. to 3, had 13 points and 10 rebounds in her with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Murray was first double-double of the season. Murray helped by Aleksandravicius’ points. Katrin added 10 points, and Center added 8 points Chiemeka ’13 and Amanda Ottaway ’12 and 5 rebounds of her own. each scored 8 for Davidson. Despite the 11 The ’Cats returned to action after point lead to open the second half, Samford the break on Saturday when they fell immediately went on a 12-1 run to tie the to another Southern Conference rival, game up. The back and forth affair stayed Samford by the score of 73-65. Leading close throughout as the last tie came at 59- by 11 at the half, Samford shot 65 percent 59. However, Samford ended up pulling Something short about this photo here. Photo by Tim Cowie. in the second half to overcome the deficit. away to send the ’Cats to only their second Offensively, Laura Murray led the ’Cats conference loss of the year. Wildcat Roundup M. Basketball W. Basketball M. Tennis W. Tennis Track Swimming/Diving Wrestling (14-4, 8-0) ( 12-7, 8-2) (0-0, 0-0) (0-2, 0-0) Men (2-3) Women(2-3) (0-10, 0-3)

Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: 1/19 vs. College of Charleston 1/15 @ Appalachian State 1/21-23 Virginia Tech 1/21 N.C. State L 0-5 No meets to date 1/21 vs. Gardner- 1/21 vs. Chattanooga W 87-69 W 58-45 (Flighted Play) 1/21 Winthrop L 0-5 Webb(Senior Day) L 3-47 1/21 vs. The Citadel W 80-51 1/21 vs. Samford L 65-73 Next Up: (Men) W 196-89 1/23 vs. Chattanooga Next Up: 1/27-28 Niswonger Invite (Women) W 170-124 Next Up: Next Up: W 56-52 Next Up: 1/28 @ UNC Asheville 2/1 @ Duke 1/26 @ Chattanooga 1/28 @ Gardner-Webb Notes: Next Up: 1/28 @ Samford Next Up: Notes: With the invitational ahead, the 1/28 CCSA Duals Notes: 1/30 vs. Furman Notes: Unfortunately, the Lady ’Cats ‘Cats have been training hard to Unfortuante forfeits doomed Notes: The ’Cats, in general, had went winless in their opening set new Personal Records this Notes: the ’Cats in their most recent The Wildcats were recently Notes: a good showing in the first matches this past weekend. upcoming spring season. The seniors represented with meet. The team is hoping quoted on ESPN.com after The Women’s BBall team is matches of the spring season. They look to bounce back huge performances and wins to improve when they face their tremendous start to the also off to a great start and Freshman Nicky Kunz both against UNC Asheville this all throughout the meet. Duke in Durham. season. looks to continue their fan- won and lost in his two next week. tastic run against Furman. matches that went three sets. Sp o r t s Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 11 Wildcat Pulse Pi c k s o f Th e We e k Around Campus Ge t t o k n o w y o u r Wi l d c a t s ! Name: Sarah Davis Name: Tyler Mullen Year, Sport: Junior, Basketball Year, Sport: Senior, Wrestling Swimming and Diving From: St. Clair, MI From: Westminster, MD CCSA Duals Saturday 1pm Position: Forward/Center Position: 165 lbs Weight Class -Favorite game memory: Our win over -Favorite meet memory: Knocking off After a strong victory on both the men’s App State on January 15th. a ranked opponent in Pittsburgh last and women’s side this past weekend, year in front of my family. this team has an oppportunity to make a -Pre-game (meet) music playlist: What- strong impression before conference. ever is playing in the locker room. -Pre-meet music playlist: AC/DC and Rage Against the Machine are always good. -Favorite Food: Thanksgiving dinner! Outside the Den -Favorite Food: baconstrips&baconstr -Describe yourself in a dance move: ips&baconstrips “White girl” -Describe yourself in a dance move: -Can you change a flat tire? Yes, thank you Dad. The “Sorry, but I prefer to stand here and drink instead.” -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? I have always been a fan of -Can you change a flat tire? Did Grizzly Adams have a beard? Ariel so I could be her, minus the red hair. -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? Slinky Dog NBA Basketball -Favorite childhood Halloween costume? Ice Skater -Favorite childhood Halloween costume? Darth Vader Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat Sunday 3:30 pm -Do you have a Twitter? Yes and No, but I won’t go into details. -Do you have a Twitter? #twitterisdumb... But yes. If the Chicago Bulls are consistent and -Time Machine: where and when would you go? I would go back to -Time Machine: where and when would you go? 2013, and then I’d healthy, it will be difficult for more tal- go back and tell the Mayans they’re dumb. the 1970s so I could see what my parents were like as teenagers. ented teams, like the Miami Heat, to beat -Favorite movie: Wayyyy too many, but Space Jam, Secret Window, -Favorite movie: The Fighter this team. Both teams are going strong now, but the Bulls are the only team that and The Guardian are definitely in the top 10. -Do you read the Crier? No, but I’m a fan of reading the Free Speech Board comments. is undefeated. -Do you read the Crier? I skim the headlines most days. -Did you go to WinterFest? Call me old fashioned, but I’m more of -Did you go to WinterFest? I try to make an appearance for at least a Frolics guy. a little bit. -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: Pittsburgh Steelers/George’s St. -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: Definitely the Detroit Red Wings. Pierre -Favorite song(s) to sing in the shower? Country songs are the best -Favorite song(s) to sing in the shower? Usually country songs shower songs. -If you won $1 million, first purchase? Hmm, new feet- just kidding. -If you won $1 million, first purchase? baconstrips&baconstrips& I actually have no idea. baconstrips -Life motto: Live, Laugh, Love -Life motto: Live Free or Die. Ron Paul, 2012.

Clemson and finished 4th at the Kenyon Swim, from page 11 Invitational, will also hope to use the win as a stepping stone to try and cement their cementing Davidson’s dominance in the dominance in the conference on Saturday. meet. Additionally, Kelsi Hobbs ’13 won the 200-meter backstroke and placed second in the 100-meter butterfly and the 100-meter backstroke while Anna Blair Bullock ’15 won the 500-meter freestyle and finished in second in the 200-meter freestyle. In the diving events, Kaliya Burton-Akright ’14 won both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives. The women’s 200 Freestyle Relay team, comprised of Caroline Vrana ’14 and Liz Mace ’14 along with Nakano, and DeOrnellas, captured the event with a time of 1:39.17. After almost upsetting ACC power Clemson and finishing 3rd at the Kenyon Invitational in December, the men’s team looks very strong heading into next Saturday’s CCSA Duals at 1pm at Davidson. The women’s team, who also had a strong showing in the opening meet against

Davidson swimmers ready themselves on the blocks before diving into the water to begin their races. Photos by Tripp Bartholomew. Sp o r t s Pa g e 12 We d n e s d a y , Ja n u a r y 25, 2012 Men’s Basketball remains undefeated in SoCon Da v i d Be n u s a least 20 points in each of the last five games, plays by Charleston’s Antwaine Wiggins Mackay ’14, and Youssef Mejri ’15 were Staff Writer including 26 points in an 88-67 victory over brought the Cougars to within 6 with four each able to tally two points in the last few Western Carolina in which Cohen tallied minutes to play in the half, but a handful minutes of the game. Davidson basketball stormed back into his 1000th career point. In the following of Cohen foul shots and a triple by Tyler The Wildcats (14-4, 8-0) look to the national spotlight with an impressive game, JP Kuhlman ’13 reached the same Kalinoski ’15 (nine points) gave Davidson continue their perfect SoCon season on upset victory over #11 Kansas on December scoring feat with his 1000th point in an 83- a 46-34 lead at the half. Thursday as they travel to Chattanooga (9- 19th. Since then the ’Cats have continued to 79 victory at Appalachian State. Halfway through the second half, the 12, 3-5) and Samford (5-13, 2-5) for two prove their reputation as one of the toughest The Wildcats brought a 5-game win Wildcats hit a cold spell, and Charleston Southern Conference road contests. The mid-major teams in the country. Jake Cohen streak and a perfect 6-0 conference record again managed to cut the Davidson lead to Wildcats don’t return home until a Feb. 4 ’13 has led the Wildcats of late, scoring at into last week’s contests against the College six at 61-55. But a timely Kalinoski three contest against Chattanooga. of Charleston and The Citadel. Cohen tied pointer spawned another Wildcat run, 11-2 his career-high 29 points and added 14 over four minutes, that pushed the lead to rebounds in an 87-69 mashing of CofC last 72-57 with about five minutes to play. With Thursday. Nik Cochran ’13 contributed 16 the lead secured, the Wildcats tacked on a points, and De’Mon Brooks ’14 scored 15 in few more with some late threes to reach the the victory. Cohen then followed his career final score of 87-69. performance with an easy 20 points in an While the Charleston game remained 80-51 victory over the Citadel on Saturday. competitive at times, the Wildcats’ contest Brooks again scored 15 and grabbed 9 with The Citadel was over as soon as rebounds. it began. Davidson opened Saturday’s On Thursday night, the Wildcats faced contest on a 30-2 run over the first twelve arguably their toughest conference opponent minutes. During that span, Cohen scored in College of Charleston. The teams traded 9 points, Brooks scored 8, and Kuhlman buckets early, with the Wildcats up 12-11 scored 8 to lead a balanced offensive attack. after six minutes, but from that point on Defensively, the Wildcats held The Citadel it was all Davidson. Over the next seven to just 17 percent shooting in the first half, minutes, the ’Cats put together a 19-5 run going into the break with a 47-16 lead. The to build a 31-16 lead. The run culminated largest Davidson lead of the night came with in a bucket by Frank Ben-Eze ’12, whose 15 minutes to play as a Chris Czerapowicz JP Kuhlman and Jake Cohen are recog- 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 blocks off the ’14 jumper put the ’Cats up 54-20. With Frank Ben-Eze goes real high for two of nized for their 1000th career points. bench generated a flood of cheers from the ’Cats cruising to their easiest victory of his six points this past Thursday. Photo by Tripp Bartholomew. Davidson faithful. A pair of rare 4-point the season, reserves AJ Atkinson ’12, Ali Photo by Tripp Bartholomew. Senior Day victory for Davidson Swimming & Diving

Th o m a s Mo r a n d i Taylor ’12 won the 1-meter dive. For the Staff Writer senior women, Meagan Madden ’12 led the 1000 freestyle followed by teammates The Davidson men’s and women’s Allison Cottle ’13 and Megan McLeod ’14 swimming and diving teams earned a while Lauren Kamperman ’12 topped the big victory against conference opponent competition in the 200-meter freestyle. Gardner-Webb on Senior Day this In addition to the strong senior past Saturday. Both were dominating performances, the men’s team captured performances with the men winning by 15 out of 16 possible events against the a score of 196-89 and the women’s team Runnin’ Bulldogs. Cooper won the 50-meter winning by a similar score of 170-124. freestyle followed by Chaney. Dylan The seniors that were honored were Curtis Ludwick ’15 captured both the 500-meter Chaney, Joe Burquist, David Kerman, freestyle and 1000-yard free while Drew Geoff Peitz and Nick Taylor from the men’s Onken ’13 won the 200-meter breaststroke team. The women who were honored were as well as 400-meter individual medley. In Meagan Madden, Lauren Kamperman, addition to Taylor’s victory in men’s diving, Jessica Ardecky, and Juliana Porter. Tim Keating ’13 won the 3-meter diving The senior class took advantage of their title. The men also won the 200 Medley special day with all 5 of the men and 2 Relay with a time of 1:34.37 and the 200 women earning first place finishes in their Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:25.61. events. Curtis Chaney ’12 won both the With an equally dominating performance, 100-meter and 200-meter freestyles, events the women’s team was led by Meredith in which he was followed by Wills Cooper Nakano ’15. Nakano won three events, ’13 in the 100 and Brandon Kegley ’15 in the 50 and 100-meter freestyle as well as the 200. Joe Burquist ’12 and David Kerman the 100-meter butterfly. Jean DeOrnellas ’12 took first in the 100 and 200 butterfly ’13 placed second in the two freestyles respectively. Geoff Peitz ’12 captured Swimmers from the men’s side get ready to push from the block handles in one of the races this past Saturday. Photo by Tripp Bartholomew. both the 100 and 200 freestyle while Nick See Swim, page 11

PlayERS of the Week Play of the Week Jake Cohen’13 and Sophia Aleksandravicius ’13 Jp Kuhlman’13 Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Pound Ridge, NY Berwyn, PA and Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Aleksandravicius scored her 1000th and 1001th points on a jumper in a 72-48 triumph over Georgia Southern over Both players topped 1,000 career points over the break in wins over conference opponents. the winter break. She joined 14 others in the history of the Cohen’s 1000th point came on a three-pointer program to reach the mark. in a 88-67 win over Western Carolina. Kuhlman topped the mark with a free throw in an 83-79 victory over App. State.