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The Berkeley Beacon Emerson College’s student newspaper since 1947 • berkeleybeacon.com Thursday, October 16, 2014 • Volume 68, Issue 1 Emerson community loses first-year student

to provide the family with any support and Christina Jedra Beacon Staff assistance they may need during this ex- tremely difficult time,” Tiedemann wrote in Freshman Jocelyn Amelia Straus, a po- a statement to the Beacon. litical communication major, died in her In his Wednesday email, Pelton encour- dorm room Tuesday night, President M. aged students to take advantage of on-cam- Lee Pelton announced in an email to the pus resources at Counseling and Psycholog- Emerson community Wednesday morning. ical Services and the Office of Spiritual Life. Straus, a student in the honors program Staff from Counseling and Psychological from El Cerrito, California, passed away Services were available in the Multipurpose alone in her room in the Colonial Building, Room hours to meet with students Wednes- Pelton said. day afternoon. The cause of death will be determined by Over 20 students, faculty, and staff at- the Boston medical examiner, according to tended a nondenominational prayer night a press release from the college. for Straus on Wednesday night in the Bill “Several of my Emerson colleagues and Bordy Theater arranged by Phillip Roque- I visited with some of you who knew Joce- more, a freshman visual and media arts lyn and I want you to know that we all share major and Emerson Christian Fellowship your deep sense of loss,” Pelton wrote in his member. email. “She was a bright light taken from Aaron Halvorsen, an advisor for the this world far too soon. Words cannot ex- Christian Fellowship, spoke about main- press our grief.” taining faith amid of hardship. Boston police officers and EMTs, along “God sympathizes with us in these with Emerson police officers and staff times,” he said. members, responded to the incident late Roquemore encouraged attendees to Tuesday night, according to a Boston police split into small groups to talk and pray to- report. Three Boston Police detectives also gether. responded and conducted a further investi- “There are other people [at Emer- gation, the report says. son] who are going through hard times Pelton said details regarding a memorial and dark things,” Roquemore said. service will be announced soon. “I’d encourage you to enter into prayer Straus’ parents were contacted on Tues- and thoughtfulness towards them.” day night by Pelton, Dean of Students Ron Ludman, and the Boston Police, according Deputy News Editor Martha Schick con- to Andrew Tiedemann, vice president for tributed to this report. communications and marketing. “Both President Pelton and Dean Lud- man have had additional conversations  [email protected] with her parents today, and plan to contin- @ChristinaJedra Students and faculty gathered in prayer and song on Wednesday to mourn Straus’s death. ue those conversations in the days ahead Jack Adams/ Beacon Staff College hires sexual assault Emerson STANDS THE FEATURE survivor advocate seeks student leaders Touring tap Dina Kleiner, Beacon Correspondent started on Tuesday, Oct. 14, and include Aubrey Gemmell-Nunez, Beacon Correspondent dancer returns ensuring the Violence Prevention and Re- Emerson has hired a survivor advocate as sponse center is approachable, creating new At open meetings for a new administra- to Emerson—as a resource for victims of sexual and dating ways to reach survivors, and equipping first tion-led program to combat sexual assault violence, according to Melanie Matson, di- responders with the tools to properly re- and abuse, attendees discussed ways to get student rector of violence prevention and response/ spond to trauma, Matson said. the wider college community involved in Danielle Herrera, Beacon Staff sexual assault response advocate. Greta Spo- Spoering said in an interview her past ex- preventing acts of violence. ering, the Violence Prevention and Response periences with student survivors was what The sessions on Oct. 9 and 10 were or- "[Students] Just last year, Leo Manzari was dancing center’s new hire, specializes in assisting lead her to come to Emerson. ganized by Melanie Matson, who became on stage at the Cutler Majestic Theatre with those who have experienced interpersonal “[It] was some of the most meaningful the college’s first director of violence pre- are the Maurice Hines and other renowned Broad- violence. work I’ve done,” Spoering said. vention and response in May and launched most knowl- way performers. Spoering’s duties as a survivor advocate the program, Emerson STANDS—Stand This year, he’s back in Boston—and hopes See survivor advocate page 3 Together, Act Now, Do Something—in edgeable to be back on that same stage—as a freshman September. performing arts student at Emerson College. Matson said Emerson STANDS is meant about their Manzari spent his teenage years tapping to get students to talk about how the Emer- community" on famous Broadway shows and performing son community can raise awareness about on TV with his brother John. Now at Emer- sexual violence and form campaigns to en- — Melanie son, Manzari is focusing on his acting career courage preventative action. Matson, while his brother writes music and choreog- “Students are incredible leaders,” Mat- raphy in New York. son said in an interview. “They are the most director of Together, they form the tap dancing duo knowledgeable about their community.” The Manzari Brothers. Three students attended the first meet- violence At 15, Manzari and his older brother, who ing on Oct. 9, and one student the next day. prevention was 17 at the time, auditioned for Sophisticat- Matson welcomed them in with cookies, ed Ladies, a play in Washington, D.C. based pamphlets, and glow-in-the dark purple and re- on the music of Duke Ellington which ran rubber bracelets. sponse the entire year of 2010. Junior Amanda Canny said she was mo- Hines, the star and choreographer of the tivated to attend from personal experience show, saw the duo perform at The Duke El- handling an issue of violence. lington school in Washington, said Manzari, “One of my best friends was in an abu- and invited them to the audition. Spoering specializes in counseling survivors of interpersonal violence. • Jack Adams/ Beacon Staff See STANDS page 3 See Dancer page 9 Multimedia for the latest, follow & online The Beacon extras online /BerkeleyBeacon BerkeleyBeacon /BerkeleyBeacon A look at Dragtoberfest

berkeleybeacon.com/videos @BeaconUpdate BerkeleyBeacon /BerkeleyBeacon news The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 2 After 10 months, financial aid director hired News in brief privileged to become a member of the role is between September and December.” Former student requests more Brook O’Meara-Sayen community.” "We never Jacobs said she left the college on good time to refute lawsuit dismissal Beacon Correspondent As director, Olick said he will deal di- terms. A former student has requested more rectly with the student body in matters of highlight “I left Emerson for a position closer to time to file an opposing response to After nearly 10 months without a direc- financial assistance, ensure that the college the progress my home,” she wrote in an email to the Emerson’s motion to dismiss her law- tor, the Office of Financial Aid has filled complies with federal and state financial Beacon. “I had a baby in July 2013 and suit. this key vacancy. aid regulations, and oversee strategy for that we've it became a priority to find a position in On Oct. 9, the court approved a mo- James Olick, 38, was chosen to fill the the department. made." — my field where I could also be close to my tion for enlargement of time that Jillian position after a national search, accord- Olick said he is originally from Rhode family.” Doherty’s lawyer filed asking for an ad- ing to an emailed statement to the Beacon Island, attended the University of Rhode Jay Phillips, When the Financial Aid Office was ditional two weeks to respond. from Ruthanne Madsen, associate vice Island as an undergraduate where he re- without a director, Madsen said its staff “Given the complexity of the issues president for enrollment and student fi- ceived a double major in marketing and associate worked closely with her and that she raised in this claim and the Defendants’ nancial services. Olick announced on Oct. management information systems. He vice pres- distributed directorial functions among Motion to Dismiss, the additional two 1 that he would be heading the depart- also earned his MBA from URI. He is cur- them. The office also hired a temporary weeks will give the Plaintiff sufficient ment via Twitter. rently seeking a Doctorate in Education ident for staff member with financial aid knowl- time to properly respond to the Defen- Olick was formerly employed by John- from Northeastern University. facilities edge to assist during the busiest times of dants’ motion,” the motion states. son & Wales University in the Providence The position was left vacant after -for the year, according to Madsen. Two weeks ago, lawyers represent- school’s Student Financial Services de- mer director Kerri Jacobs left in December and campus Madsen wrote she was “thrilled” to wel- ing Emerson and four administrators partment, where he said he worked for 2013, and Madsen said the timing wasn’t come Olick to the college. moved to dismiss Doherty’s lawsuit, nine years. ideal for hiring. services “He has a deep knowledge of the many which alleges the defendants failed to Although Olick said does not officially “When the former director of financial facets of financial aid,” she wrote, “from properly prevent sexual assaults like start in his position until Oct. 24, he said aid left in December, it was a very dif- regulatory compliance to technology and hers and failed to handle her rape case he was excited to work at Emerson. ficult part of the season to try to hire an offers a very approachable demeanor appropriately after it was reported. The “The community and culture are what experienced financial aid administrator,” which will help when working with stu- motion to dismiss denies Doherty’s le- attracted me to Emerson,” he wrote in an Madsen wrote. The reason for that is the dents and families.” gal accusations, claiming that Emerson emailed statement to the Beacon. “This is financial aid cycle starts in January. The did not violate Title IX, a gender equity an exciting time for the college and I feel window of time to effectively hire for this  [email protected] law, or the Jeanne Clery Act, which re- quires the disclosure of campus crimes. Emerson also denies her claims of neg- ligence, according to the motion to dis- miss. Professor applies Engagement Lab skills to local school system A scheduling conference for the case was slated for Oct. 20 before it was postponed and later canceled until fur- ther notice. community.” —Christina Jedra, Beacon Staff Mihailidis began the ‘Support Val Diggs’ Facebook page on Oct. 1 to gather testimo- nials about his mother’s professional success College seeking student advi- and renown as the Chelmsford High School sors librarian. Since then, more than 1,300 users "It's really Looking for firsthand accounts of ac- have liked the page and shared hundreds of just about ademic and personal challenges, admin- individual posts, comments. istrators have invited students to apply The activism hasn’t stopped online. Foot- fairness for positions on a new advisory group. age from a local TV station showed that “We don’t want to be just operating dozens of supporters showed up to an Oct. in the ed- in an administrative bubble.” said Chris 7 Chelmsford school board meeting where ucation Daly, the director of retention and stu- Mihailidis, Chelmsford students, and facul- dent success. ty presented passionate commentary to the communi- At two information sessions earlier committee, questioning the rationale and ty." — Paul this month, Daly and Jessica Glaser, the legality of the firings. associate director of student success, Paul Mihailidis is using his civic engagement knowledge to advocate for his mother. In coming weeks, Mihailidis said he plans Mihailidis, told the audience of 11 students about Jack Adams/ Beacon Staff to continue rallying community support. He their office’s goals. Daly, Glaser, and said he would like to see Emerson get in- assistant the attendees discussed campus jobs, volved. professor of the admission process for international Bridget Reed Morawski matters. The social media campaign intends “I’ve talked about this with my classes students, involvement with clubs and Beacon Correspondent to engage the community by encouraging a lot,” he said. “I teach a grad class, and it’s marketing organizations, and dining hall options. individuals to express their values. on communications strategy and culture, so communica- Daly said the Office of Student Suc- Paul Mihailidis, an assistant professor of Community members from the Eastern we do a lot of community engagement plan- cess is taking a holistic approach and marketing communication, is leading a wave Massachusetts town are outraged over the ning.” tion looks to cover a range of topics, includ- of social action protesting the elimination sudden firing of three Chelmsford High Mihailidis said this could be a way for ing academic, financial, and student life of several administrative positions in the School staff members because of budget er- Emerson to demonstrate its compassion in issues. Chelmsford Public School District – a move rors. Mihailidis’ mother, Valerie Diggs, was cases of civic injustice. “We are looking for really honest that left his mother suddenly without her job. the library coordinator and the high school “[It would show] that we can have a voice,” feedback,” Daly said. Mihailidis, who is also the associate di- librarian, prior to being unceremoniously re- Mihailidis said, “and that we can use that Freshman Phillip Morgan did not rector of the Emerson Engagement Lab, his lieved of their work on Sept. 29. voice to create change and reform.” attend the meeting, but thinks the stu- research in civic engagement and digital citi- “Of course my mother is what prompted dent perspective will be helpful for the zenship at the Lab is informing his fight, with me to get involved to the level I have, but it’s Office. supporters of the cause launching a cam- kind of gone beyond that,” Mihailidis said.  [email protected] “Students definitely have a less fil- paign early next week called #myteacher- “It’s really just about fairness in the education tered view of what goes on at Emer- son,” the writing, literature and pub- lishing major said. “They have a wider lens that faculty don’t have.” Police chief announces Tap and Go task force The Office of Student Success will select 10 to 15 students for the adviso- ry board. Those selected will meet with Stephany Christie, Beacon Staff a high number of people loitering in the foy- my ID out of its holder and pressed it to the Glaser two to three times per semester ers of their residence halls. Many of these "Not be- scanner for five minutes before a Securitas to give feedback about activities and Emerson Police Chief Robert Smith an- trespassers were inebriated and put students guard has noticed me and opened the initiatives undertaken by Student Suc- nounced his department will form a student in unsafe situations, according to Smith. ing able to door for me,” said the junior interdisci- cess and Emerson at large. task force to give feedback on its new securi- “Even if they weren’t bothering you, the tap in an plinary major. —Dina Kleiner, Beacon Correspon- ty procedure at a meeting with the Student potential that they could bother is you is a SGA members also discussed issues dent Government Association on Tuesday. little off-putting,” Smith said at the meeting. on-campus off-campus students may face when pre- SGA President Emily Solomon said she In Fall 2012, a man was arrested after he vented from getting into campus buildings invited Smith to the meeting to discuss stu- entered the Little Building in the middle of building as at night. dent complaints about the Tap and Go pro- the night. Earlier that semester, another man an off-cam- “What’s really important is that students gram, which requires everyone entering Em- was found wandering around the Walker are feeling unsafe, and they are mainly Campus Crime Log erson buildings to tap their college ID cards. Building. pus student off-campus students,” said Sarah Barnhard, Monday, October 6 “I wanted [Smith] to hear in detail the Today, residence halls are open from 7 makes me a junior performing arts major and SGA Emerson College Police Department problems students have been facing,” the a.m. to 11 p.m. for off-campus students, ex- executive secretary. “Not being able to tap investigated unauthorized access to sophomore visual and media arts major said cept Piano Row, which is open until 2 a.m. feel unsafe" in an on-campus building as an off-campus the gymnasium. in an interview with the Beacon. “And also When dorms are locked, residents must tap — Sarah student makes me feel unsafe.” allow him to fix common misconceptions their student IDs at checkpoints just outside Academic buildings are also shut down Tuesday, October 7 that students have with the program.” the doors to enter. Barnhard, at different times at night, usually at 11 p.m., The Boston Police Department no- The task force is still in preliminary stages, Carly Cazer, the individually designed in- according to Smith. Once they are locked tified ECPD of a large party at an according to Smith. He said that he, Dean of terdisciplinary program senator and a desk SGA execu- down, only professors and authorized per- off-campus student’s house. Students Ronald Ludman, and Solomon will assistant in Colonial Residence Hall, said tive secre- sonnel are allowed in the buildings. meet soon and discuss details. that the ID scanner in front of her building Wednesday, October 8 At the meeting, Smith said a pilot pro- is faulty. tary A student reported an assault at Boyl- gram was originally put in place in March “There have been times when I have taken  [email protected] ston Place, but the student was not 2013 after many students complained about injured. The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 3 news Three causes rewarded through Emerson UnCommon Survivor advocate chosen

Continued from page 1 er-based interpersonal violence,” Spoering said. “From helping folks get through civil According to Emerson’s website, Spoer- cases to helping folks feel comfortable in ing is a licensed clinical social worker and their own skin again.” has volunteered with the Saratoga Domestic A meet-and-greet for Spoering was held Violence/Rape Crisis Center. She was also a on the 10th floor of the Walker Building on counselor and advocate for the Violence Re- Oct. 14. Eleven staff members of various de- covery Program at Fenway Health in Boston, partments welcomed Spoering to her first where she worked with LGBTQ community day at Emerson over coffee and breakfast members. pastries, including Spoering co-led Matson and Em- a program at Skid- erson Police Chief more College, de- Robert Smith. The three winning causes will receive $1,000 each. • Jack Adams/ Beacon Staff signing programs "There's already a lot of Hannah Perrin, to raise awareness a junior journalism Engagement Lab, and 30 were chosen for about violence and movement on campus, and major and residen- Stephany Christie, Beacon Staff the game. Of these 30, three causes won collaborating with I'm really looking forward tial assistant, said $1000 prizes. The first place went to Thera- a multidisciplinary she thinks students Emerson is $1,000 closer to bringing pup- py Dogs for Finals, proposed by the Iwasaki team to adjust cam- to joining that." will take advantage pies to finals week, thanks to Emerson Un- Library, which will bring friendly canines to pus policies and — Greta Spoering, survivor of having a survivor Common. help relieve stress in students studying for procedures to be advocate. The civic engagement game, Commu- final exams. more survivor-ori- advocate “I think just nity PlanIt: Emerson Uncommon, came to "The game A partnership with the Student Immi- ented, according to having someone to an end on Monday, earning prize money gration Movement, proposed by the Elma Emerson’s website. talk to that knows for three on-campus initiatives, an immigra- will con- Lewis Center for Civic Engagement, came Spoering specializes what you’re going tion reform education program, an interac- tribute to in second place, and Interactive Online His- in partner abuse, sexual assault, hate crimes, through is exactly what students need.” Per- tive project featuring Emerson history, and tory of Emerson created by the Iwasaki Li- and police misconduct. rin said. “I really hope students use [the cen- stress-relieving dogs to end the semester. an ongoing brary, came in third place. According to the “[Spoering’s] role focuses specifically on ter] as a resource.” Emerson Uncommon was launched by conver- Emerson UnCommon website, the Student individual survivors and meeting their needs Spoering said she hopes students will rec- Emerson’s Engagement Lab on Sept. 22. In Immigration Movement would collaborate and requests,” Matson said. “She was strongly ognize her as an available resource and ally in the computer game, players respond to short sation on with the Elma Lewis Center to teach stu- recommended by the search committee and coping with sexual violence. answer prompts and multiple choice ques- dents how to create campaigns about immi- participants in the interview process.” “There’s already a lot of movement on tions about the college. After completing a campus gration reform and college access. Spoering said that her past experiences campus,” Spoering said, “and I’m really look- mission by answering all of the questions, the about our The Interactive Online History of Emer- as a counselor and advocate at the Violence ing forward to joining that.” player could pledge the coins they’d won to son would take the college’s history out of Recovery Program at Fenway Health have the campus cause of their choice. strategic the books and onto the web. The creators prepared her for her new role. Used in the past for civic planning in De- priorities." of the cause encouraged students to get “I worked with folks of all different ages  [email protected] troit and Philadelphia, and for setting poli- involved in its creation, according to the and genders, with hate crimes and pow- cies for youth employment in Moldova and — Donna website. Bhutan, this is the first time Community “The game will contribute to an ongoing PlanIt has been used on a college campus, Heiland, conversation on campus about our strategic according to Christina Wilson, the project vice pres- priorities, and will help to inform ongoing manager at Emerson’s Engagement Lab. strategic planning processes,” said Donna Wilson said 954 faculty and students ident and Heiland, vice president and special assistant STANDS seeks students signed up for the game, and 563 of them special to the president as who was an advocate of were active players. Users become “active” the game. once they have completed one challenge assistant to According to an email from the Lab, an Continued from page 1 question, which provides the planners of the event will be held on Nov. 6 during which game with input. the presi- top players will be commemorated, winners sive relationship last year,” she said in an in- “We’ve had a staggering active user rate of dent will be awarded their prizes, and college ad- terview. “I was very scared for his well-be- over 60 percent,” said Wilson. “We attribute ministrators will announce plans based on ing for a while, and that experience stayed this to the unique context of this game, a col- the game results. w it h m e .” lege campus, where there is an in-built sense In the meetings, students brainstormed of identity that is linked to the community ideas to end what they called a rape culture that the game frames.”  [email protected] in the community and get more of their Forty-four causes were submitted to the peers actively working to stop violence. They discussed strategies like starting a pin-selling campaign and creating social media accounts to educate students on how Emerson boosts sustainability efforts to become voices of change in their com- munity. Matson said the group also hopes to foster community healing on issues re- lated to rape culture. “I have always been very adamantly against people using physical violence to get a point across,” Canny said. “Commu- nication to me has always been the best and most direct form for solving issues.” STANDS currently has no funding from Emerson, but the college’s Violence Preven- tion and Response center recently received a grant of $5,000 that Matson plans to use to support the efforts of STANDS. Melanie Matson was hired to lead Vio- lene Prevention and Response in March.  aubrey_gemmell-nunez@emerson. Darren Samuels/ Beacon Correspondent edu

Single-stream recycling is a new feature on campus. • Carly Wickham/ Beacon Correspondent

Laura King, Beacon Staff the one vendor, Phillips said. in place and compare the data with other in- Emerson has been composting in the “We’ve had problems year after year with stitutions using GRITS, according to Phillips. dining hall during food preparation and Emerson’s sustainability program got an people sorting things wrong because of the As of Oct. 1, institutions in Massachusetts disposal for several years. The college offers update this year that will make it simpler for lack of education on recycling,” said Emma "Having a that create more than one ton of food waste composting in the cafes and at most events the college to be environmentally friendly, Friend, a junior political communication full-time per week are banned from sending trash involving food, according to Phillips. according to Jay Phillips, the associate vice major, Earth Emerson member and the Sus- commitment to landfills that otherwise could have been When Phillips came to Emerson three president for facilities and campus services. tainability Commissioner for Emerson’s Stu- to coordinating composted. This law was originally supposed years ago, after having worked for 22 years All recyclables can now to be tossed in dent Government Association. to go into effect in July, according to the Bos- with Harvard’s sustainability programs, he the same receptacle, a strategy known in the Emerson recently subscribed to to Green sustainability ton Globe, but was postponed to give estab- created the position of Sustainability Co- industry as single-stream recycling. Before Revolving Investment Tracking System, or was a major lishments more time to prepare. ordinator. This role was filled by Emerson Oct. 1, different recyclable materials like pa- GRITS, a program that tracks financial, en- opportunity Phillips said that Emerson checked with alumnus Eric Van Vlandren, who could not per and plastic had to be deposited in sepa- ergy, and carbon emissions data. for Emerson." city and state officials and determined that be reached for comment due to personal rea- rate bins on campus. GRITS can also monitor a special do- — Jay Phillips, with its existing compost efforts, the college sons, Phillips said. Phillips said students are more likely to re- nor-based fund for sustainability projects. would not have to change anything. Phillips “Having a full-time commitment to co- cycle when they don’t have to sort their items. Phillips said Emerson does not have a fund associate vice said Emerson’s introduction of single-stream ordinating sustainability was a major oppor- The opportunity to switch to sin- like this currently, but plans for one are in de- president for recycling on the same day was coincidental. tunity for Emerson to move forward very gle-stream recycling emerged when Emer- velopment, and the school already has many facilities and “We wanted to compost anyway,” Phillips quickly,” said Phillips. son began using the company Save That Stuff donors that are focused on environmental campus ser- said. as a waste hauler earlier this year, according issues. vices He said the city of Boston wants to use to Phillips. Emerson consolidated its recy- Emerson still uses the GRITS system to Emerson’s compost system as a model for  [email protected] cling, waste, and compost management into track sustainability projects that are already other institutions. editorial The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 4 After tragedy, a time to remember and reflect

On Wednesday, our hearts collective- with her in some way. Maybe she was sort of expansive explanation, we must mon, the promise of a diploma. But this ly sank when we learned our commu- part of your group at an orientation pause to consider what details we really tragedy throws the fragility of life into nity lost one of its youngest members. week event, or your friend lived on her need to know. It’s our way of trying to sharp relief. It shows that each of our Jocelyn Amelia Straus, a freshman po- floor, or you sat next to her in Intro to understand something that’s maybe not moments together are valuable, each litical communication major from El College Writing. You may have brushed so understandable. But it’s important to Now, af- serendipitous connection a moment Cerrito, California, died in her dorm shoulders with her on a hurried walk to remember that we don’t need to know ter Pres- to be savored. As we mourn together, room Tuesday night. class. everything. Some details should stay let us be supportive and caring, and re- College is about new starts. For many She was one of us. She lived on Boyl- private. What we, the Emerson commu- ident M. member Jocelyn Amelia Straus. of us, Emerson is our first home away ston Street, ate her meals in the dining nity, do know is that something tragic Lee Pelton from home, our first big step into the hall, and waited in line for the elevators has happened, and that’s enough. real world, our launching pad for am- in the Walker Building. In his email to the student body that informed bitious lives and careers. But now, after As Pelton wrote, Straus was “a bright alerted the Emerson community to President M. Lee Pelton informed us light taken from this world far too Straus’ death, Pelton highlighted the us about about Straus’ death, we must confront a s o on .” abundance of resources and profession- Straus' more solemn set of beginnings. And now, we will take the time to als willing to help us all through this We are just beginning to grasp for commemorate her accomplishments difficult time. Students who wish to death, we words, but it feels like our language can- and honor her life. speak with professionals have multiple must con- not fully express the profound sorrow of When a tragedy occurs, we should opportunities: sessions with Emerson’s Editorials are written solely by Edi- a death so close to home. remember to be understanding toward Counseling and Psychological Services, front a new tor-in-Chief Ryan Catalani, Managing We are just beginning to come to- our peers. Everyone deals with death guidance from the Spiritual Life office, Editors Katy Rushlau, Jackie Tempera, and gether for healing, but a loss like this differently, and we must recognize and listening ears of staff members set of begin- Jason Madanjian, Opinion Editor Hunter cannot help but remain indelible. that some may take days, weeks, or from the Office of Housing and Resi- nings. Harris, and Assistant Opinion Editor Dan Though Straus’ time at Emerson was even months for some of us to recover. dence Life. Blomquist without consultation from other far too short, she was still an integral Mourning shouldn’t be rushed. At Emerson, we surround ourselves staff members, and does not influence any part of this tight-knit college communi- Though it is certainly human nature with signs of vitality: the vigor of cam- stories. Op-Eds reflect the views of only ty. Chances are we had each interacted to be immediately curious for some pus activities, the bustle of the Com- their authors, not The Berkeley Beacon.

Editor’s note until Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m., Letters which will be published in the print The loss of Jocelyn Amelia Straus, edition and online the next day. These a freshman political communication submissions should be under 400 words major, was a devastating shock to our and emailed to editor@berkeleybeacon. If you want to respond to, or share an community. The thoughts of the Beacon com. Please include your name and af- staff are with Straus’ family and friends filiation to Emerson. In next week’s is- opinion about, an article in the Bea- during this painful time; we wish to ex- sue, the Beacon will also run an obituary con, you can write a short letter to the tend our sincere condolences. remembering Straus, who, as President In this time of mourning and tribute, M. Lee Pelton wrote, was a “bright light editor. Email it to letters@berkeley- the Beacon would like to provide the taken from this world far too soon.” Emerson community with a space to beacon.com. Please note that letters honor Straus through the written word. — Ryan Catalani may be edited. Submissions for print The Beacon will be accepting special let- Editor-in-Chief must be shorter than 250 words. ters to the editor commemorating Straus

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With millions of dollars in corporate sponsorships, esports is becoming more mainstream than ever before. • Illustration by Abigail Shenker / Beacon Staff

Dan Blomquist Despite what your mother said when seven-figure incomes and attract big and back in July, which resulted in a social me- the New York Times: “Imagine if LeB- Blomquist is you were young, there is now a way to passionate followings, luring a generation dia firestorm from confused, angry fans of ron James and Michael Jordan, in every a sophomore make money by playing video games all of younger players to seek fame and for- traditional sports. Twitter lit up with nu- practice and every live NBA game, had a journalism major day—but you have to be really good. tune as gamers.” merous iterations of “What the hell is hap- GoPro camera strapped to their chest and and the assistant If you haven’t heard of the game League Despite these worthy votes of confi- pening on ESPN2?” and “This isn’t sports.” they had an earbud where they can hear opinion editor of of Legends from your nerdy friend, you dence, esports have only received attention Despite this skepticism, there are a few people ask direct questions and occasion- the Beacon. might have missed an important piece of from within the communities and gamers areas where esports has a distinct advan- ally answer it when they’re playing.” gamer news. This game, along with others that are likely to engage in and with the tage over traditional sports, namely fan It’s technological advantages like these like Starcraft and Defense of the Ancients, product. For others, to even consider engagement. This is why Twitch was such that make pro gaming so engaging. Not are holding international competitions pro-gaming a valuable, worth- only can fans communicate with profes- that are bringing in fans by the thousands as a legitimate while purchase for sionals through unprecedented channels, and dollars by the millions. The profes- enterprise is ri- The sports world is becoming a retail behemoth they can also play with them. League of sional esports arena is rapidly coming into diculous: Vid- like Amazon. As Legends professionals play on the same its own, and it’s time for traditional sports eo games are more diverse and inclusive, and the world’s larg- servers as everyone else, meaning that to make room for this novel, innovative the exact oppo- est video game players who reach the highest levels of the movement and the unprecedented access site of sports. esports will one day swim in the streaming site, game—something that requires consider- it offers viewers to their players of choice. John Skip- Twitch reports able dedication—get to play with the pro- In August, New York Times tech re- per, president mainstream. hundreds of thou- fessionals. porter Nick Wingfield examined the of ESPN Inc., sands visits to its Though esports fans see their games as growing popularity and media attention is one of those site to watch huge matched with traditional ones as from a professional gaming has attracted and people. When tournaments fea- conceptual standpoint, traditional leagues identified some signs that esports is about Amazon decided to buy the video game turing the world’s best players. The site like the NBA and NFL still have signifi- to take off in a big way. streaming site Twitch for $1 billion, Skip- also says that people visit the site to watch cantly more money to play around with. “Game tournaments sell out giant are- per responded with a dismissal during a the same players stream their personal With only a handful of big sponsors, es- nas, and some attract at-home audiences media conference in New York. “It’s not a practice games. These streams also make ports are still a far cry from having entire larger than those of top traditional sport- sport — it’s a competition,” Skipper coun- it possible for fans to get tips and chat with cities back them. But the sports world is ing events,” Wingfield wrote. “Madison tered. “Chess is a competition. Checkers is their favorite players via webcam. becoming more diverse and inclusive, and Avenue’s highest fliers, like Coca-Cola and a competition.” These streams allow remarkable access esports will one day swim in the main- American Express, have lined up as spon- Still, esports’s status as a “competition” to players and a window into their play- stream. sors. Prize money has reached seven-fig- didn’t stop ESPN2 from airing the Defense books. Pro gamer Dennis Fong offered ure sums, and top players earn six- or of the Ancients 2 world championships a comparison during an interview with  [email protected]

Reductive stereotypes stifle middle aged women Jackie Roman When former first daughter Chelsea older woman. ingly silly stay-at-home mom that dotes be a surprise to her audience, she has ac- Roman is a soph- Clinton gave birth to her first child in Sep- As a school that specializes in commu- on her son and (surprise, surprise) has tually penned nine books, written two omore journalism tember, headlines circulated about every- nication, Emerson classrooms are full of alcoholic tendencies. Alcoholism appears musicals, and launched a podcast. But her major and a Bea- thing from the significance of the infant’s students that aspire to be influential pro- again with Meredith, a middle-aged char- counterpart, Hoda, is the one who plays a con correspondent. name to whether there should be talks fessionals in the media industry. With this acter from The Office who makes seem- more serious role on their morning show, about preparing the White House for a comes a responsibility of proper represen- ingly uninvited sexual advances toward and it is not a coincidence that she is also nursery. Though Politico decried much of tation; though we might know that our younger coworkers and is seen by the younger. the speculation surrounding the newborn mothers, aunts, characters as ec- This concern is centered specifically as “a bit premature and, frankly, more than grandmothers centric. The mes- on women because, frankly, older men a little ridiculous,” it wasn’t baby Charlotte and other female sage sent, in short, can still play the debonair character with Clinton Mezvinsky that got the worst end figures can be Hillary Clinton is only one is that as women wealth, handsome looks, and power. In of the media attention—it was her grand- much more than age they unravel. Fox’s House, Hugh Laurie’s titular charac- mother, Hillary Rodham Clinton. the archetypes example; sitcoms often prob- Talk shows are ter walked not only with a cane, but also As political junkies and reporters look that populate our another format professional power and sexual prowess. to moon phases and tea leaves to try to newspapers and lematically show elder women where older wom- Matt Lauer is consistently assigned serious foresee if Hillary Clinton will run for pres- TV shows, it’s im- en are once again news stories on Today, and John McCain’s ident, the former secretary of state has re- portant to actively as erratic, witless, and depen- misrepresented. age wasn’t nearly as notable of a voting mained mum on the issue. Her new status work against these The most signif- issue in his 2008 bid for the presidency. as a grandmother has only provided new reductive stereo- dent. icant example is Women over 40 face a different set of con- fodder, with headlines like ‘New grand- types. Kathy Lee Gif- sequences; on TV, they are the sexualized ma Hillary skips Maryland fundraiser but Clinton is only ford, co-host of bosses or the asexual power-hungry cra- sends Bill’ by the New Haven Register. one example; sit- The Today Show’s zies that shirk relationships for success. In Clinton is a powerhouse, but what- coms often problematically show elder four-hour broadcast. The audience is of- life, they’re the calculating politicians or ever title or accomplishment she has, it women as erratic, witless, and depen- ten told to laugh about her early “wine the batty aids. is always prefaced with her age. With dent—on both people and substances. Wednesdays” and seemingly nonsensical headlines questioning her new status as a Think about Jessica Walter as the con- dialogue. While some of what is pictured grandmother and its effect on her politi- trolling, alcoholic matriarch of the Bluth might be Gifford’s personality, she is still cal future, it’s not that she’s a woman that family in Arrested Development. The same a multi-faceted person whose writers give  [email protected] opens her up to criticism, it’s that she’s an is true of Kitty on That ’70s Show: a seem- her little room to show that. In what might @jacqueroman arts The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 6 Middletown mundanity addresses humanity

Tori Bilcik, Beacon Staff

At a glance, Middletown looks to be the epitome of average. There’s John Dodge, the handyman; the town policeman who’s friendly with just about everyone; and others whose mundane day-to-day activities are in- terrupted only by the occasional tourist. The community of Middletown spends the beginning and end of its lives there, often losing sight of the time in between. But Middletown, written by Will Eno and produced by Emerson Stage, is an exploration of the time between youth and old age, and the distinctive struggles and triumphs that come with it. Its five performances were staged in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre this week- end. Through its depictions of characters who fight depression, deal with spous- es’ absences, and battle substance abuse, Middletown showed audience members that even the most average-looking lo- Middletown, produced by Emerson Stage, explores the time between youth and old age. • Courtesy of Craig Bailey cale is much more complex than it ap- pears. Performing arts professor Sarah Hick- One particular interaction between also focused on developing the relation- said the cast needed a certain degree of ler, the director of Middletown, said that the landscaper and the cop embodies ship between the cast and the audience, chemistry to engage the audience and the topics discussed in the play—daily this combination of styles. In a simple "Our hopes, which is unusual for the group, accord- create a believable atmosphere. struggles that are often overlooked—are conversation between the two about ing to junior Sam Terry, who played “It was just important to get a sense especially important for college students the placement of a new tree outside fears, in- John Dodge. of that community that’s present in every to discuss. the emergency room, they ponder the Emily White, a junior theater studies town that exists, which develops organ- “Existential questions about the meaning of being human. securities, major who was the head dramaturge for ically in real life,” said Terry, a perform- meaning of life, isolation, and desire for The landscaper says, “There’s that desires, the show, constructed a display board ing arts major. “I think that we just try connections are deeply human struggles word again. It’s got a real honest ring to that invited audience members to an- to replicate that as honestly as we can.” that we confront every single day of our it: ‘rock.’ ‘Person,’ on the other hand, I’m failures, swer questions about their hometowns For Emerson Stage, this inclusive ap- lives,” she said. “Our hopes, fears, inse- not so sure. It feels sort of last minute, successes— on sticky notes and pin them up. proach represented Middletown, which curities, desires, failures, successes— doesn’t it? Sort of fleeting? ‘Person.’” “The goal is that over time it’s going to Falcioni said is meant to be a place that they talk about all of it.” Junior performing arts major Chris- they talk fill up with responses, and these are go- all audiences can recognize. Hickler said the script has an unusual topher Falcioni said he has seen every ing to be the people that make up Mid- “Everybody is born, everybody dies, style that depicts the underlying com- Emerson Stage performance during his about all of dletown,” White, who also played the and then the middle part in between is plexity of this town. time at the college. He said this cast’s ef- it." —Sarah role of Sweetheart, said. “Middletown is sometimes confusing and you can’t re- “It’s a real hybrid of a few differ- fective amalgamation of diverse genres supposed to be life, which is made up of ally make sense of it,” he said. “But the ent styles and lies somewhere between is what set Middletown apart from the Hickler, people, not places necessarily.” thing about this show is that everyone heightened text, naturalism, theater of company’s previous works. director of Throughout the performance, the cast has those feelings, and I think that’s the absurd, comedy, and drama,” she “It felt very real and it felt unlike any broke the fourth wall and spoke direct- something that binds us together.” said. “Because it’s such a subtle, nu- other show that you could see,” he said. Middletown ly to the public, forcing audience mem- anced style, it is very important to have a “I really enjoyed the humanity in it.” bers to act as a characters in Middletown strong ensemble.” For this production, Emerson Stage instead of outsiders looking in. Terry  [email protected]

Cher Knight delves into Disney's darker side

Knight said that an extensive archive art, architecture, and museum stud- Noah Mahrer, Beacon Correspondent of literature about the theme park al- ies, so she first approached her Disney ready exists, but all existing content project as an art historian. By the end of a vacation at Disney had to be approved by the Disney cor- “I was very interested in their parks World, many visitors are familiar with poration prior to publication. Knight as design spaces and how cohesive they Cinderella’s iconic castle, but fewer said she wanted to publish her book are,” she said. know about the complex web of under- without Disney’s stamp of approval so She said she soon realized, howev- ground tunnels to be explored under- that she could shed light on both pos- er, that to accurately depict everything neath it. itive and negative aspects, so she de- Disney World offers, she would have Emerson professor Cher Knight, cided to write about Disney “without to expand her focus and also research however, was fascinated by the hidden Walt’s blessing.” how visitors interact with the physical aspects of the amusement park, delving Knight said she intended to offer a space. into over 20 years of research to discov- new perspective of Disney as a compa- “I’ve photographed a lot there, and er the inner workings of the childhood ny within the context of Disney World it’s interesting to learn that someone is wonderland. as a technological and cultural micro- doing something similar,” said Cami- Knight’s newest book, Power and cosm. lo Ramirez, a photographer and visual Paradise in Walt Disney’s World, was “In the past with pop culture, there and media arts professor who attended officially released last Tuesday during was a distance between culture and the Tuesday’s presentation. “A talk like this an hour-long presentation in the Presi- critic. In order to critique it, I take part really gets people thinking about how dent’s Room in the Iwasaki Library. Her of it and enjoy it,” said Knight, who things work. There’s so much to see in presentation offered a glimpse into her traveled to Disney World many times, the world around us, but there’s proba- background and writing process, as she an industrial complex she said was bly more things you don’t see.” shared photographs from her countless more akin to the Vatican City than to Senior Lauren Feeney said Knight’s visits to the park, read a sample from Six Flags. presentation encouraged her to read her book, and answered questions from Knight said critics should be able to the book. the audience. supplement their academic knowledge “She really showed a new side of Dis- Knight, a visual and media arts pro- with firsthand experiences, a practice ney that isn’t advertised—t­ hat’s behind fessor, described her process for study- that she said she has become fond of the padlocked doors and no one gets to ing Disney as unconventional. She throughout the two-decade research see,” said Feeney, a journalism major. said she listened in on conversations process. Knight said she is genuinely appre- between Disney World employees and “I think people see Disney as black ciative of the college’s ability to make patrons and toured the underground and white—as all good or all bad—and her book a reality. “Utilidors”—hidden utility corridors with very little gray area,” she said. “It’s “Emerson is the kind of place where used by Disney cast members to carry the lack of perfection that I find inter- an art historian can write a book about out park operations while remaining esting.” Disney,” she said, “and not be ques- out of sight. Throughout her presen- Knight is also a co-founder of Public tioned.” tation, Knight juxtaposed photos of Art Dialogue, a community devoted to amusement rides and scenic views with sponsoring discussions on public art- shots of restricted areas and industrial work. She said in her presentation that  [email protected] Cher Knight is a visual and media arts professor. Courtesy of Cher Knight cooling equipment. she comes from a background in public @NoahMahrer The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 7 arts Boston's newest cultural district arrives on Emerson's doorstep

Kavita Shah, Beacon Staff

Among the daily flow of traffic pouring through Boylston and Charles Streets stands a statue of Edgar Allen Poe in mid-stride, manuscripts flying out of his briefcase and fallen leaves circling his frame. The literary icon returned to his birthplace earlier this month to celebrate Boston’s recent des- ignation as the country’s first Literary Cultural District. According to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a cultural district is a compact, walkable area of a commu- nity with a concentration of cultural facilities, activities, and assets. Boston’s newest district, also known as the BLD, includes 88 landmarks of literature— including two owned by Emerson—­­ making it the first district dedicated to a single art form. Points of interest range from statues to bookstores to fa- vorite restaurants and childhood resi- dences of famous authors, highlighting the city’s expansive literary history as well as current activities and organiza- tions. The BLD encompasses the area from Copley Square to Beacon Hill and fur- A statue called “Poe Returning to Boston” is one of the landmarks included in Boston’s Literary District. • Jack Adams/ Beacon Staff ther east to Washington Street. The landmarks are geographically concen- trated around Emerson’s campus, im- Marshall said in a telephone interview. “Knowing that these people gath- no way to tour the city this way,” said mersing students in a playground of “It must be inspiring because it’s such a ered here for a sense of collegiality and Ladette Randolph, the editor-in-chief of past and present literary culture. visual interpretation of literary genius.” to feed off of each other’s ideas makes Ploughshares. “[The literary district] is “I think Emerson students have a leg "In the The statue is a lifelike, dynamic piece it feel like you’re walking in the foot- raising a profile of that history.” up just being from the Emerson com- case of that features a life-sized Poe walking in steps of another college creative writing Randolph said Emerson has good munity,” said Alden Jones, an adjunct the direction of his birthplace in Bos- class,” said Marshall. “They just ended stature on the tour, and students should professor in the writing, literature, and the statue, ton. up being Whitman and Fuller and Em- be proud of the school for its involve- publishing department. “The literary [Poe] really “It’s a past that is living in us today,” erson and Thoreau.” ment. district will make that community feel she said. “In the case of the statue, [Poe] Marshall, a historical nonfiction “It’s not just a museum, it’s a tour of more public­— less enclosed to the Em- is talking really is walking among us.” writer, emphasized that Boston had a ongoing intellectual and creative inqui- erson bubble.” Marshall said the drive was a collec- strong influence on the roots of Ameri- ry,” she said. “It would be a weird over- The district’s map, available on its among us." tive effort. In fundraising for the statue, can intellectual life and that the district sight if we weren’t included.” official website, outlines every land- —Megan she said contributors included students, is a way of extending the existing cele- Jones said that she always tries to mark along with its street address and writers in the Boston community, and bration of the city’s past. make sure her students are aware of a brief description of its literary rele- Marshall, the Stephen King Foundation. “[The cultural district] is a way of Ploughshares because it’s one of the top vance. Some locations include Emer- associate “It represents the energy involved codifying what’s here and letting people literary magazines in the country and a son’s Ploughshares, the Colonial The- now in people bringing this wonderful know about it,” said Marshall. “There’s place for aspiring writers. atre, and the newly erected Poe statue professor past to life,” she said. “In turn, it sparks the Freedom Trail that addresses polit- “[Students] are not aware of Plough- entitled “Poe Returning to Boston.” a nerve in the literary community.” ical events, which is a deeper past than shares’ huge reputation,” said Randolph. Associate professor Megan Mar- Jones said that as the district starts the 19th century flowering of New En- “Some leave college never knowing that. shall, who is currently on sabbatical, to expand and local businesses get in- gland now marked by the literary cul- I think [the district] might raise aware- said she helped fundraise for the statue volved through events and opportuni- tural district.” ness to this.” and read a passage of Poe’s short story ties to interact with other writers, its Emerson’s focus fits neatly into the “The Tell-Tale Heart” at its unveiling. significance will be more apparent. She literary community’s attempt to culti- “It’s arrived on [Emerson’s] door- added that her students in the past have vate and highlight the art scene in Bos-  [email protected] step as a really fantastic emblem of drawn inspiration from these land- ton. @kavitashah21 literary devotion on the part of Poe,” marks throughout the city. “Unless you’re in the know, there’s A closer look at music writing in 2014

The music landscape is in a near-con- music publications. Because of all this the categorization of music. the underground aren’t sought after for stant state of flux, and at the heart of preview work ahead of the record’s re- For starters, with the power of search their opinions on pop hits. Thankful- all this activity is music journalism. lease, publications now often produce engines, it’s become far easier to track ly, music consumers aren’t confined to Though the field has retained most of several different pieces of high-traffic trends in genre, sound, and aesthetic one editorial voice, and the multitude of its core DNA, it has seen its influence work, helped along by social media within music scenes. In many cases, this options provides space for expertise in within the industry landscape change shares from the band and its label and has led to better-informed music criti- virtually every musical style. dramatically. Instead of waiting for mu- publicist. Often times, this multi-fac- cism, as writers and readers now have While this all appears to speak to the sicians to make the news, publications eted approach to music coverage can ample opportunity to interact with the idea of music writing being reborn as an have started seeking stories proactively. help artists break out while increasing data. It’s also led to the expansion of undirected field, free of corporate influ- Today, artists are largely reliant on me- readership. genre-specific music reporting, a mar- ence, that is not exactly the case. While Dillon Riley dia organizations to succeed, not the New York City’s Greta Kline, a lo- ket that’s seen its stock increase with smaller, niche operations can success- other way around. fi pop artist who performs under the the advent of the internet. For every fully participate within the cutting edge Riley is a senior A prime example of this shift in pow- band name Frankie Cosmos, operates larger publication like Rolling Stone, of music culture, they often lack the journalism major er dynamics is in the the news cycles on the micro-indie label Double Dou- Spin, and Pitchfork, there are multiple manpower, brand presence, and techno- and the Beacon’s between the announcement of a record ble Whammy. Her record from earlier smaller magazines and blogs that focus logical dexterity necessary to influence music columnist. and its actual release. The newest trend this year, Zentropy, was helped along on particular genres of music like metal, within the industry. to build further buzz around an album’s from a pre-stream and subsequently fa- hip-hop, or indie rock. With these niche Without a large team, recognizable launch is called “pre-streaming,” a prac- vorable review on Pitchfork. The band focuses, organizations say their report- brand, or platform for specialized cov- tice in which artists allow listeners ac- has since seen itsrecord sell out of stock ing can provide more insight than the erage like the pre-streaming devices cess to the record up to a week before more than once, along with having its average full-scale media outlet. used by NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling its release. These are generally exclusive presence within the independent music Today’s ease of access to music and Stone, smaller market publications are to a certain music publication, and the community increase dramatically. music journalism has, in equal parts, still operating on a massive disadvan- largest publications are obviously more Adapting to new technological de- been a help and hindrance in distin- tage. Just as before, these smaller guys likely to draw the biggest news-making velopments is not the only way music guishing good and bad music writing. It won’t likely sway the opinion of the ca- pre-streams. journalism has been able to stay rele- would be easy enough to write off work sual music listeners or music writing While fewer artists are releasing vant. Music writing itself has managed posted on smaller outlets as lower-qual- readers, but the internet has ensured songs as “singles,” more have begun to evolve alongside the massive indus- ity or underdeveloped in comparison to that niche work is well within the reach publishing individual tracks from their try changes that the internet brought that of the bigger publications, but it’s of those that are savvy enough to look upcoming records as previews well be- forth. The internet has exponentially not that simple. While Rolling Stone still elsewhere. fore they hit the proverbial shelf. These increased the public’s exposure to mu- remains the authority on classic rock digital previews—often embedded sic and made it much more accessible, staples, its opinion on less popular mu- exclusively within blog posts—then but out of that comes a key aspect in sic movements is often called into ques-  [email protected] garner their own articles from major music journalism’s continued growth, tion, and publications that lean toward lifestyle The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 8 134 Boylston St. begets yet another burger joint

flagship,” said Susannah Grossman, the trast with faux wood tables and plastic public relations manager for the chain. chairs. “[It will feature] a new look and updated Griddler’s plans to have the Boylston m e nu .” Street location available for eat-in and Griddler’s menu, according to its "I'll proba- takeout, and open daily from 11 a.m. to website, serves up a range of burgers, 11 p.m. Grossman said that the company hot dogs, and shakes. The menu offers bly end up intends to accept ECCash. other items, including chicken and fish. Several students said they were inter- The company specializes in producing trying the ested in having the dining option com- unique versions of traditional American ing near campus. favorites, like burgers and hot dogs. The new burg- Danielle David, a junior visual and Engine #4 Dog, for example, tops a hot media arts major, said she misses Four dog with cherry peppers, banana pep- er place Burgers, but is looking forward to some- pers, hot sauce, bleu cheese, and lettuce. thing new. And Trevor Mcinnes, a soph- For those looking to mix up the average as a break omore visual and media arts major, said burger patty, the Mushroom Melt Grid- that he is excited that the restaurant will dler features sautéed mushrooms, Swiss from be opening close to where he lives in Pi- cheese, and a house barbeque sauce. ano Row. The restaurant also serves a long list school The reasonable prices, Mcinnes said, of milkshakes, with traditional vanilla, are what he is looking forward to most. chocolate, and strawberry varieties as food." “The price of getting a burger, waffle well as fun flavors like Frosted Flakes fries, and a soda is the price of one Chi- and Fruit Loop. -Samantha potle burrito,” he said. The new location, Grossman said, A burger combo at Griddler’s is $7, will allow the company to add more Kennedy, while a standard burrito with chicken at Griddler’s, which currently has a location in Beacon Hill, will be opening up beside the products that would cater to the college Chipotle is $6.25. Walker and Piano Row buildings on campus. • Jack Adams / Beacon Staff crowd. They plan on adding items like sopho- Samantha Kennedy, a sophomore burger sliders and chocolate-covered performing arts major, said that, while Boylston Street, when Griddler’s Burg- bacon, she said. more per- she liked Four Burgers, she wasn’t too Rebecca Szkutak, Beacon Correspondent ers and Dogs opens up a second Boston Students can also choose from a upset when it closed. She said she is wel- location. menu of cheap combos for $7 – $9.50. forming coming the new restaurant with open Fresh beef on a toasted potato bun, The diner-style joint, known in its ex- The restaurant also advertises Griddler’s arms. topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and isting Beacon Hill location for the gold 6 Pack of Burgers, where diners can pick arts major “I think [Griddler’s] burgers are a house sauce. Pickled cherry peppers and red accented logo and décor, will be up a selection of burgers, either plain good,” said Kennedy. “I’ll probably end lathered in chipotle mayo, hot sauce, opening at 134 Boylston St. between the ($22.50), topped with cheese ($25.50), up trying the new burger place as a pepper jack cheese, and lettuce. Or Walker Building and Piano Row. It will or topped with cheese and bacon ($31). break from school food.” ground turkey piled high with orange be filling the vacancy left by Four Burg- The inside of the original Griddler’s The new burger joint has not yet set cranberry relish, lettuce, and tomato. ers, which closed its doors in December is casual and simple. Chalkboards with an opening date. These creative twists on burgers and 2013. handwritten lists display the menu and hot dogs will soon be available right on “This location will be the Griddler’s their ingredients, and brick walls con-  [email protected]

"Little Donna": The mastermind behind DH delicacies

Emerson’s dining hall. She finds many of Morgan Sung, Beacon Correspondent her recipes online but adds her own twist to them, like with her pumpkin cupcakes. Little Donna, Emerson’s pastry chef, “Some [of the recipes] are from scratch, said she spends her days off researching some are just a variation of a mix,” she new recipes. She then puts her own lit- said. “I take a cake mix and turn it into a tle twist on them, brainstorming ways to pumpkin cake by adding in pumpkin and make her creations even more delicious. spices.” The recipes are tried and tested until However, this method of reimagining they are ready for students’ tasting, ap- recipes can sometimes lead to unexpected pearing in mass quantities on the dessert final products that require further trials. bar in the Little Building dining hall. From “I’ve never had a total disaster, but a lot creamy, orange pumpkin spice pudding of the vegan stuff requires a lot of experi- cups to purple-frosted blueberry-lemon menting,” she said. “I tried making vegan cupcakes, Little Donna said she tries to cookies one time, and they turned out to- make desserts a colorful and flavorful treat tally dry. Terrible.” for Emerson residents. Papastavrou’s creations, however, are Donna Papastavrou, or “Little Donna,” more often a success. The desserts she as she is known on campus, is the mas- makes for students are often varieties of termind behind all the cupcakes, fudge cookies and brownies, but she also likes brownies, and vegan cookies students experimenting with more distinctive fla- enjoy in the dining hall. She said she has vors. worked with food for 38 years. She man- “I think my favorite creation was the aged an Irish pub in Boston and owned a caramel macchiato cheesecake,” Papastav- catering business before she was hired as rou said. “I just love the coffee and the car- Donna Papastavrou is known as “Little Donna” on campus thanks to her delectable DH treats, which she a baker by Aramark, Emerson’s former amel in cheesecake form.” cooks up daily. • Nydia Hartono / Beacon Staff food provider, in 2009. She stayed on after Multiple students agreed Papastavrou’s Emerson switched to Sodexo last year. She desserts are beloved on campus. Consid- three children and three grandchildren. my husband and I get to travel a lot more.” said she was recruited by her former boss ering many students are far from home, “My kids are all grown up, but they still She said she wants to continue traveling at the pub she managed, Steve Canario, freshman Nick Novak said her desserts stop by for dinner,” she said. with her husband, having made trips al- who now is the general manager of Emer- can offer comfort, harking back to their Papastavrou said her cooking whims ready to Canada and along the East Coast. "When I son’s Sodexo dining team. own families’ baking. change with the season. She said her “My goal is to go out West,” she said. “I was little, “When I was little, I watched my grand- “The rest of the [dining hall] food is family knows that she won’t bake in the still want to visit the Grand Canyon. There mother cook, so I was naturally drawn to hit or miss, but those cookies are always summer, when she is on vacation and are just a lot of places in this country that I watched this,” she said. “I’ve been cooking ever on point,” the visual and media arts ma- the kitchen is too hot, but once the leaves I want to go to.” my grand- since.” jor said as he reached for a second M&M change color, she’ll start turning out treats But after working at Emerson for five The nickname “Little Donna” is a play cookie bar. in preparation for the holiday season. years, she said that she still enjoys being mother on the popular Little Debbie brand. The Amid the complaints continuously “Around this time of the year, my hus- part of the community and interacting Connecticut-born baker said she got voiced by students about on-campus din- band looks forward to apple crisp season,” with students. cook, so I the nickname after catering an Emerson ing options, Little Donna’s treats are of- she said. “It’s like a yearly tradition that I “I’ve gotten to know a number of stu- was nat- sporting event in 2010 with cupcakes and ten the exception to the mediocrity, said make a giant batch of pie for him to bring dents here and they’re just so amazing to pastries that looked similar to Little Deb- freshman Kyle Madigan, who called him- to work. And then once it gets to Thanks- me. They’re really friendly,” Papastavrou urally bie’s trademark Cosmic Brownies and Ze- self a fan. giving and Christmas, I’ll go all out.” said. “I try to take care of them with the drawn to bra Cakes. “They’re by far the best part of the [din- Papastavrou lives with her husband in bakery and they’ve gotten to know me. I With the help of an assistant pastry ing hall],” said the Madigan, a writing, lit- Newton, where she said she also likes to feel like it’s just a cool atmosphere we’ve this." chef, Papastavrou bakes the desserts for erature, and publishing major. spend time outside of the kitchen. got here in the heart of Boston.” Emerson residents. She said that it’s usu- Along with taking care of the Emerson “I’m an outdoorsy kind of person,” she — Little ally “spontaneous planning” that inspires community, Papastavrou said she enjoys said. “I love taking my dog on walks out to Donna the variety of sweet treats she bakes for baking for her own family, including her the woods, and now that the kids are older  [email protected] The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 9 lifestyle Touring tap dancer returns to Emerson as student brother knows that the most important thing is happiness, so he wanted me to do whatever made me happy even if that meant holding off on our careers.” Manzari said Emerson College has been on his radar since his senior year of high school and was the only school he applied to. “The acting program here at Emer- son is one of the strongest in the coun- try.” Leo said. “Boston is very well con- nected with lots of Broadway shows and there’s a good vibe here at Emerson.” While dancing and acting may seem like two different career paths, Manzari said they reflect the same core value. “Dancing is one of the many things I enjoy doing,” Manzari said. “I also sing, make music; everything is basically a self-expression. Dance is just one form of self-expression.” Despite his distinctive youth achieve- ments, Manzari said he doesn’t want to come across as conceited. “I don’t think of it like I am better than my classmates because of my ca- reer,” Manzari said. “I am not above anyone else, I just happen to have more experience, that’s all.” Manzari said he has already met nu- merous friends and professionals he The Manzari brothers are preparing a new tour for which they’re writing the music and creating the choreography. • Courtesy of Leo Manzari admires, including his improv professor Joseph Antoun. “I’ve learned a lot of the technical Continued from page 1 on stage with talented dancers, singers, dance school in Richmond. stuff here at Emerson that I didn’t get to and musicians performing for audienc- Although Manzari said he never per- learn on tour,” Manzari said. “It’s about “That was really the launching point,” es that love art, and that overpowered formed with his brother until he were your voice, your projection, and learn- Manzari said. “Maurice branded us The everything.” 15, he was always asking John to per- ing that relaxation is a gift you can use Manzari Brothers, and really created One major performance Manzari and form with him. during your performances.” that platform for us.” his brother did was for Fox’s popular “Even though I had known many Antoun said he believes Emerson’s Manzari said Hines saw enough TV show So You Think You Can Dance. brother acts like The Nicholas Brothers, acting program is a good fit for Man- potential in him and his brother that The Manzari Brothers were invited as and of course the Jackson 5, I felt weird zari, and that his accomplished career Hines chose them to perform on his guests for the seventh season finale in at first dancing with my brother,” said gives him an unusual perspective. Tappin’ Thru Life tour just three years August 2010 and did a two minute tap John Manzari in a phone interview. “But "My mother “[Manzari] is open and very creative, later in 2013—which was previewed at routine that ended with a standing ova- we did it and did really well in compe- has always and has a healthy respect for honest the Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson tion from the judges. tition; we could both dance individually performance,” Antoun said. “He is ac- a year before the tour started. “So You Think You Can Dance is and really respond well together.” supported tively working to try new things here, so “Performing at the Cutler Majestic one of the biggest television shows that The Manzari Brothers tap quickly me in ev- I think many doors could open for him.” Theatre definitely had something to do showcases dancing, so it felt like a major and rhythmically, harmonizing with Since Manzari started at Emerson, with me going to Emerson,” Manzari point in our career.” Manzari said. each other on every step. Manzari’s tall erything he said he and his brother are taking a said, “and it remains one of my favorite The Manzari Brothers also performed legs glide across the stage and his big break from performing so he can focus theaters I’ve performed at so far.” and spoke for a TEDMED Talk in 2013, fluffy blond hair bounces along to the that I do, on acting. Over the last five years, Manzari affiliated with the famous Technolo- beat. Manzari said the brothers struc- which I am However, the Manzari Brothers aren’t spent his teenage years a little different- gy, Entertainment, Design conference. ture their pieces specifically for the finished yet. During their time off from ly than most. He said he and his broth- They used basic tap steps to show the event they’re doing, making each of very grate- performing, they said they are continu- er have performed at renowned arenas, audience how simple elements can lead their performances unique. ful for." ing to prepare for a new tour—this time including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln to complex combinations. “As an older sibling, I’ve seen growth their own. Though there is no official Center, and the Apollo Theater. He said Even though the Manzari Brothers in Leo.” John said. “It’s a different per- – Leo title or opening date yet, both brothers he has also been on BET’s The Mo’Nique only officially started five years ago, spective being able to work with your are writing music and choreography, Show in 2011, TV fundraisers, and PBS Manzari said he has been performing as younger brother and watch him mature Manzari John from New York and Leo from Em- specials, including one airing Oct. 31 ti- long as he can remember. and become a young man.” erson. tled Michael Feinstein At The Rainbow “I started dancing when I was two.” After taking a year between high “It’s tough balancing school and the Room. Manzari said. “I did jazz, hip hop, bal- school and college to perform on Hines’ tour,” Leo said, “but I am so grateful I “I am not going to lie and say it let, tap—which was good because it tour, Leo decided it was time to start the just get to do what I want to do.” wasn’t tough.” Manzari said. “There gave you versatility in competitions.” second phase of his life. were definitely times I’d rather be out Manzari said he grew up in a cre- “My mother has always supported me with my friends than performing eight ative family: His mother is a singer, and in everything that I do, which I am very shows a week, but I was so grateful to be his older sister dances and teaches at a grateful for.” Manzari said. “Even my  [email protected] Dix Picks: Impermanent piercings and temporary tats Peyton Dix Fashion statements that were once per- trends, and if septum rings are out by next rebellious you. sion to get a tattoo at age 16. At the time, Dix is a junior vi- manent are becoming easier and cheaper, month, you don’t want to be the one with Flash tattoos: show some skin I felt proud of myself for successfully lying sual and media arts with temporary tattoos and fake septum the staple stuck in your nose. Queen B recently sported Flash Tattoo’s about my age and accomplishing a trivial major & the Beacon rings being the new perfect adornments But because septum rings are very much Josephine armbands, which are a combi- goal. But the little music note that adorns fashion columnist. for anyone who treads a fine line between in right now, there is a temporary solution. nation of thick gold bands, a silver linked the left side of my rib cage was not one badass and basic. This is where any simple, fake septum ring chain, and a diamond inspired “bracelet.” of my brightest ideas. I hadn’t put much Temporary tats, or flash tattoos, are an comes into play. Katie Holmes even thought or care into what was permanent- easy way out of having to commit to the Not only are they tried on the Child of ly being placed on my body. permanency and cost of a real tattoo. Sep- inexpensive to "I personally jumped the gun Wild tattoo, an egyp- Earlier this year, I was inspired by Zoe tum piercings—just under the cartilage on buy, they’re easy in getting both tattooed and tian symbol-inspired Kravitz’s new septum piercing, and be- the wall between the nostrils—can also be to put in and print, on her forearm came highly motivated to get one just like done temporarily, which eliminates the take out. Above pierced, as many quintessen- during New York it. This time, instead of hauling over to the pain and cost of a real piercing. Because all else, they look Fashion Week. These nearest piercing parlor, I ordered a $7 fake tattoos and septum rings are peaking in real. It’s a simple tial young rebels do.” celebrities have septum ring online. Although this pierc- popularity, there is no better time to try way to legitimize helped popularize ing was well liked by both my friends and out—or simply fake having—either. your unauthentic edge. Flash Tattoo’s product, and its Instagram my conservative mother, I realized I did Septum piercings: embrace your edge Now, this is not to negate the inner account now has over 285,000 followers. not want to commit to having a hoop in Delicate and bold septum rings are rebel that may be hiding inside of you. These particular flash tattoos are a cool my nose everyday, simply because it only being rocked by numerous celebrity style Our generation is just so quick to jump to way to accessorize and to avoid the burden fit some aspects of my personal style. icons including Zoe Kravitz, Lady Gaga, corporeal adornment that we don’t always of losing costly jewelry. Because you have Both flash tattoos and fake septum Rihanna, and even Scarlett Johansson, take the time to think about the holes or the freedom to place it anywhere on your peircings are great ways to individualize who momentarily dabbled in the look. Al- ink we’re putting into our bodies. skin, you can accentuate a certain part of your look without the long-term commit- though these may be alluring features on Another benefit to this simple solution your body that you otherwise may not be ment of a piercing or a tattoo. If you’re like their faces, many people do not actually is that if your false septum ring is being able to. For example, you could place a me and change your mind about virtually want to endure the painful two seconds of well received by yourself and others, you flash tat down your spine, along your up- everything you do at least once a week, having a staple placed through their sep- could eventually decide to get a real one, per arm, or on your rib cage. there is no better place to look for amping tum, or pay upward of $50, just to change already knowing whether it fits your face I personally jumped the gun in getting up your style. their minds about it two weeks later. and sense of style. A fake nose ring can both tattooed and pierced, as many quint- Fashion is an ever-changing set of just act as a trial run, a precursor, to a new, essential young rebels do. I made the deci-  [email protected] sports The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 10 Former place kicker anchors Lions' defense

Mike Lucas, Beacon Staff

After being one of the last players cut on the competitive Merrimack College soccer team, Ryan Carino, now a start- ing center back on the Emerson soccer "I said team, decided to test his foot skills at something new. jokingly, That new activity was football, a 'if he's sport he hadn’t played since sixth grade. Carino walked on and suited up for the looking to Merrimack football team as a kicker transfer, during his freshman year. “I really wanted to stay in touch with I'd love the whole sports and team thing,” said Carino, a junior marketing communi- to have cation major. “It was definitely different him' and than anything I’ve ever done before.” When juxtaposed, the differences be- we had tween soccer and football are obvious, a little but Carino, a Stoneham, Massachusetts native, capitalized on one signifigant laugh and similarity: kicking. Carino said that his soccer career the rest is helped him prepare for place kicking, history." but there was still an important differ- ence between the two positions. - Jared “Football is all about timing,” he said. Scarpaci, “You have to do your three steps back and two over or else the ball is going to men's get blocked. To get it higher in the air, you have to kick it more in the middle soccer than a soccer ball. [With] a soccer ball coach you can scrape the ground every time. If you do it with a football it won’t go anywhere Everything in football is planned out to a T, he explained, including how many steps a kicker has to take to get the most power behind his kicks. Carino said football didn’t capture his attention the way soccer did, but he learned some valuable lessons that he now applies to the soccer field James Carino, the soccer coach at Now, Carino is the Lions’ starting left ons’ backline. Ryan Carino bat- “My work ethic got a lot better after Stoneham High School, ran into Jared center back and is currently tied for the “[Carino] is a brick wall,” said Lown- tles for possession. football,” he said. “I really had to work Scarpaci, Emerson’s soccer coach, at a team lead with three assists. Scarpaci des, a journalism major. “He stops ev- Courtesy of Ryan at my technique for football, just work- state tournament game last year. Scar- called Carino his set piece specialist, erything and he pushes up on offense. Carino ing hard to try and even get into games. paci said he asked Carino how his son and said Carino’s ability to set his team- It’s great to have him.” When I was in high school I thought, was doing at Merrimack, and to his sur- mates up for scoring opportunities off ‘I’m just going to play,’ but [since] then prise found out he wasn’t playing. of free kicks has been a valuable part of Carino said he’s adapting to his new I’ve had to work 110 percent just to “I said jokingly, ‘If he’s looking to the Lions’ offense. setting, and is enjoying the company of even get into the game.” transfer, I’d love to have him,’ and we On set pieces, Carino said he usual- the soccer team. His new teammates, Despite walking onto the roster at had a little laugh, and the rest is histo- ly looks for the heads of forward Adam well they’re enjoying his company as Merrimack, a Division II school, Cari- ry,” Scarpaci said. Halliday and captain Mitch Lapierre. well. Both Lowndes and Halliday called no never had an opportunity to put his Carino said he wanted to immerse “He’s a massive asset to the team,” Carino “the man,” and a great all around foot to work in a varsity game, although himself into the world of marketing, said Halliday, a junior song writing ma- guy. he did suit for junior varsity contests. and saw Emerson as a perfect place to jor at Berklee College of Music, who is “He is your typical blue collar Mas- However, Carino said he’s successfully continue on that path. allowed to play for Emerson because sachusetts guy,” Lowndes said. “He’s a converted field goals as long 48-yards “I really wanted to start getting in- Berklee doesn’t have athletics. funny dude.” during practice. volved with marketing,” Carino said. “He has the ability to pick out the Carino and the Lions will look to Carino decided not to play football “It’s a lot easier here than it was at Mer- right spots and communicate with guys picked up their fourth win of the season during his sophomore year, but kept his rimack, where they didn’t have a specif- on set pieces. I think he does that really against Eastern Nazarene on Wednes- eyes open for potential opportunities to ic marketing program. Plus the school’s w e l l .” continue his soccer career. But it was reputation of having good alumni and Patrick Lowndes, a senior captain actually his father, James Carino, who good connections was something I and starting center back, said Carino  [email protected] connected his son with Emerson. thought could help me.” has been a welcomed addition to the Li- Logo committee selects final two submissions

lot for student to vote on, Dranoff said. marketing; and Lu Ann Reeb, an ex- remain mixed. David A. Bumpus, Beacon Staff The process for finding a new logo ecutive-in-residence and the business "The nistake Cristina Ashbaugh, a freshman po- designed specifically for Emerson’s studies and entrepreneurship program was made of litical communication major and wom- A committee tasked with finding a sports teams began months ago. Over director. Dranoff said the group also en’s cross country runner, said she had new athletics logo has narrowed down the summer, the school released a logo, plans to find two more students, includ- not having issues with what has gone on in the past the submissions to two finalists, which designed by an outside firm, which was ing an athlete. student in- few months. students will be able to vote on starting quickly hit with public backlash and Athletic Director Pat Nicol will over- “I think the original idea to rebrand Oct. 20. subsequently withdrawn. In September, see all activity by the committee. volvement." Emerson athletics was a fantastic idea; The committee hopes to have a win- the athletics department instead decid- For the group, the goal of the contest because we never really had a concrete ner by Oct. 24, according to junior Dan- ed to hold a contest for the students to and open process is to keep the Emer- -Danny design that could be on every jersey or ny Dranoff, a student representative on design a new logo. son community involved, according to Dranoff, athletic apparel item,” Ashbaugh said. the committee, who said they received The committee originally set the logo Dranoff, who said the committee did as “However, I think they addressed the is- about 30 submissions. submission deadline for Oct. 5, but ex- much as they could to make this hap- student logo sue all wrong. I think Emerson is com- Dranoff, a marketing communica- tended it for a week after Dranoff said pen. committee pletely to blame for the [logo] since they tion major, said the team received sub- they didn’t get as many as they had de- “Patricia Nicol was brand new here, didn’t properly research artists once missions until the Sunday night dead- sired. and I don’t think she realized or had representative they chose to go with an outside hire to line, then reviewed and narrowed them The focus group also consists of experienced this school and the stu- make the new logo.” down to 15 to 20 designs. Ronald Ludman, the dean of students; dents’ abilities,” said Dranoff. “And the The final vote will be held via online From there, the committee cut it Lindsay DeStefano, the athletic ad- mistake was made of not having student ballot. down to a final two, which, along with ministrator; Andrew Tiedemann, the involvement.” the original logo, will be put on the bal- vice president for communications and But student reactions to the contest  [email protected]

The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 11 sports

Libero sets tone for Lions’ young defense

the biggest clubs in Atlanta, and it just chemistry going.” Elizabeth Hartel, Beacon Correspondent stuck, I guess.” Harton said the coaches started in- While attending Darlington High creasing the intensity of practices, lead- Lifelong volleyball player Sam Har- School in Rome, Georgia, Harton was ing the Lions, which are 13-11 overall ton has already wielded her years of ex- also named MVP of her team in 2012 and 4-2 in the NEWMAC, to more perience in her first season at Emerson. and 2013, and holds school records in victories, including an upset against In the New England Women’s and single season digs, digs per game and Wheaton on Oct. 7. Men’s Athletic Conference, the fresh- overall digs, according to the Emerson “[We] beat Wheaton and we were not man is currently ranked second in digs, Athletics site. expected to beat them,” said Harton. and first in digs per set. Read said Harton’s experience has “That’s a testament to how hard we’ve Head coach Ben Read said she has been invaluable for the Lions on the been working.” quickly become an important member court. Sophomore Elizabeth Reid said Har- of the young volleyball team. “She’s been playing volleyball for a ton’s ambition is an essential element of “[Sam] has high expectations for very, very long time. She has come in the team’s success. herself and her teammates,” Read said, and made an immediate impact on the “When Sam is on the court, she wants “which pushes the entire team to try team,” said Read. the ball to come to her, she wants to get their hardest.” Harton said she a great pass or dig and she wants to help But Harton, a always intended her team win,” said the outside hitter writing, literature, to play in college. and marketing communication major. and publishing As the libero— “Not every player has that drive, but major who has "When Sam is on the which she called Sam does.” played volleyball court, she wants the ball the “goalie of vol- Read said that Harton takes criticism for almost a de- leyball”—Harton well and works productively with him cade, said she’s just to come to her." plays only in the and the coaches, and said he’s looking doing what comes back row of the forward to seeing her skills develop. naturally. -Elizabeth Reid, sopho- court, and said “We’re just so young,” Read said. “Any “I don’t feel like more outside hitter her position is improvements we continue to make as a I’m doing anything key. team now will only help us at the end of super spectacular,” “Defense wins the season and next year.” she said. “I just go championships– As a personal goal, Harton said she out there and play that’s true in all wants to get up to six digs per set. my sport.” sports. If we don’t pass the ball, the hit- For this season, Read said a 6-4 re- Inspired by her sister, Harton said ters don’t even have a chance to hit the cord in the NEWMAC is an ambitious she has played 14 seasons to date. ball,“ said Harton. “There can be a divi- but realistic goal. Harton, however, said “I started when I was in fifth grade sion between front and back row players she has something bigger in mind: because my sister played,” she said, “and but coming together is so important… “I want to win the conference.” I’ve been playing since then.” you need to find that balance in order Harton and the rest of the Lions will She said her club team—an advanced to be successful.” look to get one step closer to this goal squad that showcases talented youth But Harton said it wasn’t easy to against their next NEWMAC opponent, players—placed third in nationals this mesh as a team at first, since there are Coast Guard, whom they play at home summer in the under-18 category. 12 underclassmen, but only two juniors on Oct. 21. “[At first] I started playing for small- on the team and no seniors. er clubs,” said Harton, a native of Car- “I think that’s why we had a lot of tersville, Georgia, a city northwest of losses,” she said about the team’s ear-  [email protected] Harton leads the NEWMAC in digs per set Atlanta. “Freshman year I made one of ly games. “[It was] really hard to get Portrait by Jack Adams / Beacon Staff

Senior captain leads women’s tennis by example

sport, a fact which head coach David optimistic attitude has helped lead the Jill Gearin, Beacon Correspondent Hyte appreciates. squad. “[She] always wants to improve her “[She] is someone who does not give Though the winless Emerson wom- game on the court as well as in the gym,” up and always has the mentality that she en’s tennis team has had few occasions Hyte wrote in an email to the Beacon. can win,” Nelson said. to celebrate this year, senior captain “She is constantly With less than Jana Winfield has been a bright spot. working out off a month left in In the Oct. 4 match against Smith of the court and the season, Win- College, the visual and media arts ma- always practicing. field’s collegiate jor won the Lions’ second match of the She comes early career is coming season, a 10-8 victory that went into a to practice and "She is always fight- to an end, but she tiebreaker set. leaves late.” ing until the end of said is excited for Winfield has been on the team since Hyte said a lot the future. her freshman year, but tennis hasn’t al- of pressure has the match, trying to “I plan on liv- ways been a presence in her life—she been placed on figure out a way to ing in California,” started playing at age 13 after seeing her Winfield this year. she said. “The older siblings’ successes in the sport. “Jana has had a win." weather will allow “Considering I started later in life bit of a tough sea- me to play every- and taught myself [how to play], I main- son as our number – Women's tennis day, and that’s ly want to focus on improving,” said one,” Hyte wrote. coach Colin Hyte what I want to Winfield. “[But she] is al- d o.” While Winfield might not have the ways fighting un- Eight years experience of some of her opponents, til the end of the after she started her mindset has helped her succeed match, trying to playing, Winfield in the sport, according to her doubles figure out a way still sees the sport partner, Theresa Nelson. to win.” as an escape for something that has fol- “You can tell that she has great work And as captain, Winfield has to mo- lowed her from her teenage years into ethic,” said Nelson, who has the only tivate not only herself, but also the rest adulthood. other match win this season. “Her of her team. “It’s fun,” she said. “It allows me to matches are always longer and more “I do rely on myself,” Winfield said, put energy into something other than competitive than the rest of the team’s.” “but it does affect me when the other homework.” The team practices twice a week, girls get down on themselves.” Winfield has been the Lions’ most consistent player. but Winfield devotes more time to the Nelson said her doubles partner’s  [email protected] Portrait by Jack Adams / Beacon Staff

The Berkeley Beacon October 16, 2014 12 events

SATURDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY Row, row, row your boat A look at the Market A reception for civic leaders Basket brawl old and new

Rowers on the Charles River in Cambridge, MA. Market Basket is a favorite grocery store among New Englanders. The Elma Lewis Center will host the event. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Jack Adams / Beacon Staff

The countdown is almost over to see Head of the Shaws, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or  Paramount If you have ever been wandering around Civic Leaders some of the best rowers of the world com- Regatta Market Basket is always the question for Center, Jackie campus you have probably heard the name Reception pete with one another. You can stop by  Charles River college students on where to get some Easy Liebergott Black Elma Lewis. Besides being an alumna and  Elma Lewis the Charles River and watch teams paddle  October 18-19 Mac and pancake mix. If you were in Boston Box Theatre Boston community leader, she also has a Center their way to victory one stroke at a time. this summer, you probably heard about the  October 20 center named after her at Emerson for her  October 22, In celebration of the 50th anniversa- latter’s fight over control of the business. Join role in civic engagement throughout the city. 6:00-7:30 pm ry of the Head of the Charles Regatta grab two panelists—Justine Griffin, managing -di On Oct. 22 from 4-6 p.m. the Center will be a latte, enjoy the view, and cheer on the rector of Rasky Baerlein Strategic Commu- having a Student Civic Leaders Reception crews. Vendors and fans alike will be try- nications, and Casey Ross, business reporter where all are welcomed. You can meet the ing to understand the difference between for the Boston Globe—to discuss the Market staff, find out what is going on, and just a coxswain and a pogie. Stop by to reenact Basket ownership battle from the public re- what exactly civic engagement means. There the intense scene from “The Social Net- lations side to the press coverage. Marketing will also be cider, hot chocolate, and donuts work” where the Winklevoss twins powered communication professor Brenda Wrigley served at this fall-themed function. RSVP to down the mighty river on Oct. 18 and 19. will moderate this discussion at 6 p.m. in the [email protected]. —Rebecca Fiore / Beacon Staff Paramount Center Jackie Liebergott Black —Rebecca Fiore / Beacon Staff Box Theatre on Oct. 20. For more informa- tion, contact Nicole Sullivan. —Rebecca Fiore / Beacon Staff THE REST OF THE WEEK • THURSDAY How it feels to be free We have all heard of Dr. Martin Luther How it Feels to King Jr. and Malcolm X, but what about the Be Free: Black women who led the Civil Rights movement? Women Entertain- EMERSON STUDENTS! MEMBERSHIP IS FREE AND INCLUDES: Rutgers University associate professor Ruth ers and the Civil $15 Advance Tickets; $10 Rush Tickets Feldstein will be coming to Emerson to dis- Rights Movement cuss the ladies of the drive for equality. She  Bright Family will talk about legendary performers like Screening Room Lena Horne, the jazz singer from the 1940s  October 16, who was also friendly with former First 4:00-5:45pm Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Nina Simone, a singer and activist who has influenced modern vocalists Alicia Keys and Lana Del Rey. Set some time aside from your Thirsty Thursday and head to the Bright Family Screening Room at 4 p.m. Because we all know who runs the world—girls. The Bright Family Screening Room. —Rebecca Fiore / Beacon Staff Nydia Hartono/Beacon Staff

iar as a long-serving panelist on ABC’s OCT 15 – 23 Even more events daytime chat fest The View, will be per- View this calendar and submit your events at forming stand-up next door to Emerson at The Wilbur Theatre. The show would berkeleybeacon.com/events. KING LEAR make a perfect night out with your gal SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE :: UK pals or as a date with mommy dearest. OCTOBER 17-18 —Jason Madanjian / Beacon Staff The Bard’s greatest tragedy The Berkeley Beacon’s Movie Pick: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 from Shakespeare’s Globe Cronos 11:59 p.m. Coolidge Corner Theatre Pumpkin Festival in Boston Common This weekend, Guillermo Del Toro’s Free, 4:30 - 6:40 p.m. in Boston Common feature film debut is brought back to This Sunday, Bostonians will get an en- ARTSEMERSON.ORG / 617.824.8400 the big-screen thanks to the Coolidge chanting visual treat as hundreds of lit Corner Theatre’s @fter midite series. jack-o-lanterns will float in Frog Pond. Although not his strongest, it’s tonal- Residents can bring their own hollowed ly similar to his later, superior works out pumpkin to take part in this kooky ,such as The Devil’s Backbone and Pan’s annual tradition. —Jason Madanjian / Labyrinth and thus worth a look for Beacon Staff both Del Toro fans and horror movie buffs. —Jason Madanjian / Beacon Staff SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 18-19 The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XV A Capella Competition at Faneuil Hall 8 p.m. on FOX 12 - 4 p.m. Faneuil Hall For the 25th year, The Simpsons will air Want to make your weekend pitch per- another trilogy of terror in their now fect? Head down to Faneuil Hall to see iconic Treehouse of Horror episodes. Far OCT 21- 26 a cappella groups throughout New En- darker and more violent than your typ- gland (including Emerson’s very own ical Simpsons episode, this year’s show Noteworthy) compete for a cash prize of spoofs A Clockwork Orange in one seg- THE MAGIC FLUTE $500. It’s like Glee but with less autotune. ment and finds Bart and Lisa travelling ISANGO ENSEMBLE :: SOUTH AFRICA —Jason Madanjian / Beacon Staff to an alternate dimension in another. Even if you don’t think The Simpsons is South Africa’s joyful celebration SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 quite as good as it once was, the Hallow- een episodes are always a must-watch. of Mozart’s classic opera Joy Behar at the Wilbur Theatre —Jason Madanjian/ Beacon Staff 7 p.m. The Wilbur Theatre The hilarious comedian, most famil-