www.thedavidsonian.com Davidson College Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Volume 102, Number 22 Senior reflections Happy Birthday to U! Brian Park Editor-in-Chief

On a warm August 20th in 2007, almost Ten Cheers for Ten Years! 500 students began their first day of classes here at Davidson College. Two weeks from now, these students will graduate. The class of 2011 has witnessed much over the last four years. When they first came to Davidson, the college had a brand new president, Richardson and Watts were decrepit, Davis was not a ubiquitous name and the carpet of the library was bright green. While the college has made some enormous changes over the last four years, so too has the class of ’11. For example, Nick Carney believes he and many of his peers have “grown much more into themselves over the last four years.” “I am much more confident now, and I know better what I stand for,” he elaborated. “I can also grow a beard now,” he joked. When reflecting on the past four years, numerous seniors had many fond memories. One common shared experience that most Photos by Bill Giduz. seniors cherish was Davidson’s elite eight run Top left: Three students celebrate in 2009. “Going to Detroit freshman year the tenth anniversary. Top right: Faculty and staff sign a “birthday was definitely one of the most memorable card.” Bottom left: William Brown memories I had in college,” May Thu Khine joins in the celebration. Above: Dr. recalled. Kuykendall offers a few words. Left: Androgyny performs at celebration Davidson, however, is not perfect, and there were grievances that were aired. “I wish there were more dining options here… and the See SENIORS, page 3 Three more Davidson Fulbright scholars announced College Bookstore with the CLS,” Koch explained. “I chose to do of our education, in my opinion. Not only will will move to Main Kelly Wilson the Fulbright because it is for the entire year, as the Fulbright enhance my own cross-cultural News Editor opposed to just three months. I am hoping to education, but the Fulbright program in itself is Street in Fall 2012 be able to go to a language course like the one I based on the value of this type of education. I Ray Francis Three more Davidson students have been would have done with the CLS. It’s unfortunate hope my enthusiasm about communication be- News Editor recognized by the Fulbright Program, spon- that I had to choose, but I can’t complain!” tween Americans and North Africans will help sored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau During her time in Morocco, she will be to bridge the gap between our cultures, which is The Davidson College Bookstore will of Education and Cultural Affairs. teaching English at the collegiate level for about exactly what the Fulbright program tries to do.” soon be moving from its present location in Madeline Koch ’11 has received a Fulbright 10-15 hours per week. She will also have the op- Since seven students or alums from Da- the Alvarez Student Union to a new site on English Teaching Assistantship Grant for a year portunity to continue research on her senior vidson have been awarded Fulbrights this year, Main Street. of teaching and research in Morocco; Pallavi thesis, which “focuses on the challenges of youth Koch hopes that current students will become The building is located at the intersec- Penumetcha ’11 has received a Fulbright Full in Morocco and how these challenges influence inspired to apply: “It’s competitive, but obvious- tion of Main and Depot Streets, and is cur- Grant to study and research HIV/AIDS in Bo- how Generation Y Moroccans participate in ly students here have an edge just because we’re rently home to BB&T and Bonsai. Both ten- tswana; and Laura Bergner ’09 has received a politics,” she said. “One of my most interesting from Davidson! ants currently plan to remain in the building Fulbright Full Grant to study conservation ge- discoveries is that Moroccans with higher educa- Pallavi Penumetcha ’11 will be using her until their leases expire in January, 2012. netics in several endangered bird species at the tion (like a university degree) are actually much Fulbright Full Grant to research HIV/AIDS in The new site has been purchased on the University of Otago in New Zealand. more likely to be unemployed that Moroccans Botswana. “I wanted to conduct research in a heels of the recent success of ‘Cats on Main, Koch was also a recipient of a Critical Lan- without a higher degree. Sound backwards? It country where that research would have a direct which opened in 2009. The new site is larger guage Scholarship (CLS). According to its web- is. And unfortunately it’s not uncommon in de- effect,” she said. “Botswana has the second high- than ‘Cats on Main and similar in size to the site, the CLS Program which is sponsored by veloping countries. It will be very interesting to est HIV/AIDS infection rate in the world…Ad- current bookstore, although it does have the the United States Department of State, Bureau me to be part of a Moroccan university culture ditionally, Botswana has a relatively stable politi- advantage of being able to be designed from of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers “in- and find out how this conundrum is affecting cal climate and they have government support scratch. tensive summer language institutes overseas in students and whether it pushes them to protest for HIV/AIDS related research.” The idea to move the bookstore to Main thirteen critical need foreign languages.” in the street, move abroad, or even join radical Dr. David Wessner’s “Biology of HIV/ Street found its beginning as part of the However, she ultimately chose the Fulbright political groups.” AIDS” seminar sparked her interest in HIV/ Strategic Plan recently implemented to re- over the CLS because she was unable to accept Koch applied for the Fulbright because AIDS research, and Penumetcha was interested shape the college. both awards. “There is an orientation in D.C. “it is one of the best ways to get more cultural in applying to the Fulbright program to learn Construction on the new bookstore will for Fulbrighters that I am required to go to in and linguistic experience abroad…. and cross- more about the social issues surrounding HIV/ commence in February, 2012 after the cur- June, and I couldn’t do that if I was in Morocco cultural education is the most important aspect See FULBRIGHT, page 2 See BOOKSTORE, page 3

Holocaust survivor Freshman Richard The women’s varsity Manfred Katz came Fountain made Da- lacrosse team finished to Davidson College vidson College sports their season over the on April 20th to history when he won weekend. The Wildcats speak to students on the SoCon Men’s Golf beat Liberty university Yom HaShoah, or Championship, held 11-6 but lost to Jackson- Holocaust Remem- April 17-19 at the ville 19-7. berance Day. Country Club of South Carolina.

see NEWS, page 2 see SPORTS, page 11 see SPORTS, page 11 2 The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 3 The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 News News Holocaust survivor reflects for Yom HaShoah Fulbright awarded Crime Log: 4/15-5/2 Seniors reflect on the past four years Eric Sawyer Continued from page 1 to three Wildcats hearts. They met freshmen year, began Staff Writer social scene here can be very cliquey,” Khine Continued from page 1 dating sophomore year, and soon after lamented. AIDS. graduation, will get married. “One of my On April 20, Holocaust survivor and Still, many seniors agree that the good “This seminar taught me a lot about where most memorable moments here was getting Statesville resident Manfred Katz spoke to an outweighs the bad. When asked what the AIDS research is today,” Penumetcha said. “[It] engaged,” Fortney exclaimed. “You could audience of students and community mem- best thing about Davidson was, Carney was also very informative in terms of the social say that I could’ve gone to a different school bers in the Alvarez Student Union 900 Room. immediately responded, “The people. stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, which makes and met another person, but I’m here with The event commemorated Yom HaShoah, or Davidson attracts so many intellectual, goofy, this disease very unique. I really wanted to use Caroline, and can’t imagine better,” Lee Holocaust Remembrance Day. The speech fun people.” Khine echoed these sentiments, my previous research experience to do help in added. Furthermore, Lee suggested that drew a crowd that filled the 900 Room and talking about the professors here. “One of furthering prevention and treatment efforts for “contrary to what people would say, being also initiated the opening of the exhibition the best things about this place is the people, this disease. in a long-term relationship has freed us to “Faces of Resistance: Women in the Holo- especially the professors and how much they Penumetcha is grateful for the support she pursue other things rather than be weighed caust,” which was displayed in the Union Atri- care. When I was down one time, I remember has received from professors at Davidson. “Dr. down and burdened.” um until April 28. one specific professor told me ‘You get to be Malcolm Campbell, Dr. Laurie Heyer and Dr. The past for years has been a wild ride The event planning was initiated by Rabbi disappointed, but you don’t get to blame photo by Bill Giduz Barbara Lom were also an important part of my for many of the seniors, but soon, that ride Michael Shields, adjunct Jewish chaplain, who yourself,’” she recalled. application process as they wrote me recom- will come to an end. While there were many brought Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan, a pro- For two graduating seniors in particular, Katz spoke about his experiences in a concentration camp and reflected on his life. mendations,” she said. “Dr. Denham was a very ups and downs, it is clear that Davidson has fessor in the history department, onboard. Matt Lee and Caroline Fortney, Davidson and a few hundred women had been taken to Red Army was approaching. In March the helpful in putting my application together and left an indelible mark on the class of 2011. The process also included input from Hillel will always have a special place in their and its president, Michael Diamant ’13. The a nearby forest, and they were murdered, and guards gave up and left their post, setting Katz helping me to make sure that I had all the forms event’s extensive co-sponsorship attested to its buried in mass graves,” Katz said. “We knew and the others free. Eventually he would make that I needed.” Davidson in Ghana: reflections onlast summer wide support base across campus. immediately upon arrival as we were inside it to St. Louis, at 18 years of age, by the ar- After returning from Botswana, Penumet- our quarters that they had left in a great hurry rangement of his sister and his brother-in-law. cha plans to work in a lab for several years be- My attention turned to the kids, who In his speech, Katz recounted a child- ranged in age from three to fourteen. Only a hood interrupted by the horrific actions of because we found food on the table that had He went on to finish his schooling, marry his fore enrolling in a Ph.D. program in molecular Nicole Giaccone been partially consumed and then left behind. wife of over 60 years and become an engineer. biology. Staff Writer small number of them were wearing matching the Nazis in his native Germany. When he yellow and green uniforms, while everyone started school at age six, he and his cousin So the slaughter had already begun.” “I’ve had a very good life in the United Finally, a 2009 grad, Laura Bergner, has In summer of 1943, Katz was moved from States,” Katz said. “I’m very grateful. I had an also received a Fulbright Full Grant. She will be The following is an excerpt from a jour- else was dressed in their own tattered cloth- were sent to the back of the room and pun- ing. As I walked through the different classes, ished for not attending school on Saturdays. the ghetto to a concentration camp, saying exciting working career as an engineer and studying conservation genetics in several en- nal I kept during my time spent in Ghana this goodbye to his parents and younger sister. things have been good—maybe a very bad dangered bird species at the University of Otago past summer, with the Davidson-in-Ghana some children stared, open-mouthed, and On Nov. 9, 1938, Kristallnacht, his family was others smiled and waved, shouting, “Obruni! driven from their home and refused sanctuary “There was a final wave of the hand as the start, but things have turned out well.” in New Zealand. crew: truck pulled away,” Katz said. “That was the Katz’s powerful speech also marked the Bergner was the recipient of Davidson’s Wat- “Sankofa.” In Fante, that means to “re- Obruni!” (which means “foreigner”). I no- by their neighbors. “Things through the night ticed that many of the kids were lethargic and became worse,” Katz said. “The synagogue very last time that I saw my parents.” He was opening of the “Faces of Resistance: Women son Fellowship, which provides support for one turn to your roots.” Today, after a taxi ride, moved to the Kaiserwald camp. At only age in the Holocaust” exhibition from Moresh- year of independent travel and study abroad. a tro-tro trip, and a long trek through the ill, with fevers, open sores and swollen bellies. was ransacked; Torah scrolls were dragged Yet, a majority of them were enthusiastic and through the village. Other families experi- 15, it was the first time away from his parents. et, Israel. The exhibit portrayed the various Bergner studied bat ecology and conservation bush, I finally made it to Sankofa Mbofra Fie, “The loneliness was indescribable.” Amidst kinds of resistance by Jewish women, includ- in tropical countries, focusing on how cultural a children’s school and home in a small rural active, and after observing the classes for a bit, enced the same thing.” I realized how obedient and respectful they After relocating to another city, the policy the horrors, he had the luck of finding his un- ing armed resistance in the ghettos, refusal of perceptions contribute to conservation efforts. village called Eguafo. David Acquah started cle within the work camp. Nazi orders and freeing children. The exhibit As part of this work, she worked with ecologists the school in 2006, and he was nice enough were as they listened to commands and said, of wearing Jewish stars was enforced. When “Yes, Madam.” Katz’s sister became ill, his mother attempted He was later taken, along with his uncle, has been traveling through the area since it and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) to take me there today on my first day of vol- to the Stutthof camp in Poland. “November was acquired by the N.C. Council on the Ho- in Costa Rica, Panama, Fiji, New Zealand, Tai- unteering so we could tackle the long journey After being introduced to the classes and to get medicine from a pharmacy by removing teachers (who were all the same age as me) I her star. She was caught, arrested and held for 1944 I come back from my work assignment locaust. wan, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. together. looking for my uncle and didn’t find him in his Pegelow Kaplan hopes to see another event She is currently a research technician at The After stopping to buy a used pair of yel- was quickly thrown into life at Sankofa, play- five months, returning emaciated and beaten. ing nursery-rhyme games and paddy-cake His parents tried to get the family out of Ger- usual place,” Katz said. “I asked people in the next year. “As far as I’m concerned it would University of Virginia, where she works in a lab Bookstore move provides more space for low and green sneakers for the youngest child immediate area what happened to him, and I be great to have more student involvement, studying the evolution of organelle genomes of at the school named Francis, whom David with hoards of younger children. At one point many, but were unsuccessful because of the during recess, I tried to smoothly integrate stringent regulations imposed by the Nazis. was told that he had been taken to the first aid be it Hillel or other groups,” Pegelow Kaplan plants in the genus Silene. student services in College Union recently adopted, we ventured to the Abura Though she applied on her own, Bergner is myself into a boy’s soccer game, but they didn’t His sister did later manage to leave Germany station. I can only tell you that to the best of added. “It’s important for us to bring the sur- a department that has been in need of extra junction to get a taxi. On the ride there, David thankful for the support she has received from seem too thrilled by my skills. I was mildly for the United States under the sponsorship of my knowledge that was simply a euphemism. vivors right now because in a few years that Continued from page 1 space for some time. Student services cur- told me he started the school because of his There was nothing but a transit point to the will no longer be feasible since they will all be Davidson. While at Davidson, she worked in the own childhood. “I struggled on the streets,” he surprised when a toddler I had just given a a family in Delaware. rently include Career Services, the Center piggy-back ride to squatted right next to me crematorium.” dead unfortunately, given biology, and we will lab of Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Karen rent tenants relocate. The college intends to said. “I wanted to find a way to help children Katz’s family was moved to an empty for Civic Engagement, the Chaplain’s Office, to relieve herself. There are no bathrooms at In January of 1945, Katz and the other be switching to scholars and related folks who Hales, who wrote on her behalf for the Fulbright open the bookstore by August, 2012, in time who are going through what I went through.” ghetto occupied only days earlier. “Out of the and the Union Professional Staff. Sankofa, as you may have guessed– and no prisoners left Stutthof in a death march as the can speak to the various issues.” application. for the beginning of the academic year. My first vision of Sankofa shocked me. some 30,000 Latvian Jews, all but 4,000 men “This location is immediately adjacent running water or electricity either. In fact, Director of Auxiliary Services Richard After walking through foliage and dodging to campus, and we can’t imagine a better because of its lack of structure and supplies, Terry said that a large motivator in moving roaming goats for awhile, David and I ap- spot for the Davidson College Store,” said Sankofa is not recognized as an official school The elite eight: Davidson’s newest graduation requirements the bookstore was the desire to increase its Ed Kania, Davidson College’s vice president proached a clearing. Sankofa was at a dis- tance, but I could make out three open bam- by the Ghanaian government, which causes it Anna van Erven help students consider the question: “How do quantitative and/or ethnographic informa- accessibility to alumni and other non-stu- for finance and administration. “We believe Davidson has ten distribution requirements boo structures. A high-pitched elusive mel- to lose out on much needed funding towards Staff Writer I know what I know?” A one-page explana- tion drawn from the human world; dents. Between parking issues around the that the new store will accomplish what alone, making the total higher than one- ody floated over to us, and David explained, teacher’s salaries and workshops, collabora- tion of the purpose of the requirements ex- •Visual and Performing Arts: Courses Union and a general lack of awareness of the ‘Cats on Main has done in an even bigger third of the 32 classes required for gradua- “The children are singing their morning tion with other schools, national testing, and The first noticeable change in the distri- plains, “Our distribution requirements aim to that teach students to represent or express bookstore’s present location, it has been dif- way. We’re excited about the possibilities tion. As Swallow explained, “The proportion song.” As we got closer to the school, I noticed a sense of pride for all who are involved. bution requirements is the total number; in foster and guide students’ exploration of that ideas or formulate arguments about how the ficult to attract visitors solely to the book- that this provides for our students and for of a student’s curriculum devoted to gradu- that the dirt floors were scattered with broken Fundraising efforts are now being made at place of the current ten, the new system re- fundamental question. They are designed to world is represented in music, theater, visual store without the help of a separate campus- the town of Davidson, and we appreciate the ation requirements thus moves back toward wooden benches and chalkboards. A few tiny Davidson to give back to Sankofa. If you have quires only eight, and students need only help students understand the relationship art, dance, and screen media; wide event. support that town leaders have given us as the one-third that has characterized general backpacks hung from pieces of bamboo, and any interest in helping this cause, please con- complete one course per category. Moreover, between what we know and how we know it; •Liberal Studies: Introductory courses Terry added that the bookstore will be we’ve developed the college’s presence on education requirements at many liberal arts one partially deflated soccer ball was available tact [email protected]. the categories are not divided by depart- the ways interpretation, analysis and expres- accessible to first- or second-year students replaced in the Union by student services, Main Street.” colleges for decades.” for recess. ments, like Biology, English, or Religion. In- sion differ across and within disciplines of the without prior background in the field that do The majority of faculty approved this new stead, the categories have broader titles and liberal arts; and the ways scholars share infor- not fall neatly into one of the seven categories system on April 14th, 2011; in fact, eighty- definitions in an effort to include a wider va- mation and ideas with one another and with above. one percent of the faculty voted in support riety of classes offered by many departments, the public.” The new requirements respect The last category is also a special feature of it. “The new requirements express the an increase in interdisciplinary courses of- both traditional and creative approaches to of the new system. Within the eighth cat- faculty’s understanding that a liberal educa- fered by the college, and certain disciplines, designing a liberal arts education. egory, students can take courses that “don’t tion rests upon a foundation of intellectual such as Communication Studies and Cre- The new requirements are as following: fit clearly” into the other categories but are experience: experience with different ways of ative Writing, which don’t fulfill any of the •“Historical Thought: Courses that seek still worthy as broadening courses, explained knowing the world, and with different ways of current requirements. As a result, a student to understand past human societies and how John Swallow, convener of the Graduation expressing oneself,” said Swallow. “Our hope may be able to fulfill more than one require- those societies have evolved over time; Requirements Team that facilitated the revi- is that through these requirements, students ment through courses in the same depart- •Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and sion process. He continued, “Through the will broaden the scope of their curiosity, re- ment. For example, POL 221: Methods and Rhetoric: Courses that develop skills for cre- first seven categories, the faculty expresses flection, and imagination.” Statistics in Political Science could count for ating and analyzing the complexities of lan- Davidson’s traditional understanding of the This new system is a worthy cause of cel- a Mathematical and Quantitative Thought guage, form, and aesthetics through which breadth of a liberal education. Through the ebration for the many faculty, students and requirement (one of the eight) rather than a speakers and writers represent the world or eighth, Liberal Studies, the faculty recognizes staff that contributed their expertise and Social-Scientific Thought requirement, since express their ideas about it; that teaching and inquiry often move across energy into making this proposal. Though the course is more about statistical concepts •Mathematical and Quantitative Thought: preconceived boundaries, and encourages changes will not take effect until the class of and techniques and less about social-scientif- Courses that study mathematical, program- faculty and students to consider new direc- 2016, this event should make current stu- ic studies. Professors can propose courses for ming, or statistical concepts; tions in thought and expression.” Swallow dents proud, as it marks Davidson’s continual one of the eight categories, which the faculty- •Natural Science: Laboratory courses that points out that the presence of the eighth cat- growth in its reputation as a top liberal arts student Educational Policy Committee then study the natural and physical world through egory means that there will be less pressure to institution. Many thanks to the Graduation reviews and sends to faculty for final approv- direct observation, experimentation, and/or “squeeze [a course] into some category when Requirements Team, which first convened al. It works much like the concentrations, for analysis of empirical evidence; it might not really belong.” in March, 2010: Vivien Dietz, Billy Hacken- example Gender Studies, which lists various •Philosophical and Religious Perspec- Traditionally, roughly 1/3 of a student’s son ‘13, Cindy Hauser, Van Hillard, Cynthia subjects offering courses related to that con- tives: Courses on fundamental questions, total coursework is devoted to fulfilling all Lewis, Greta Munger, Sarah Phillips, Hannah centration. Now students have more oppor- philosophical reasoning, and religious of the graduation requirements: the distri- Pommersheim ‘11, Stacey Riemer, Shelley tunities to fulfill requirements while also ex- thought and practices; bution requirements, the foreign language Rigger, Samuel Sanchez y Sanchez, Pat Sell- ploring courses they never thought to before. •Social-Scientific Thought: Courses that requirement, the writing requirement, and ers, Jennifer Stasack, John Swallow, and Dave As a whole, the new requirements aim to employ systematic analysis of qualitative, the cultural diversity requirement. Currently, Wessner. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011! “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And Some things never change! Still beautiful, funny, and stylish after all these years! YOU are the guy who’ll We are so proud of you! We love you! Mom and Dad decide where to go.” -Dr. Seuss

You have worked so hard and accomplished so much. We are so proud of you!! Congratulations Mike, Congratulations on your graduation from Davidson. We are so proud of you and your many accomplishments. Jacqui! Follow your dreams and be happy! All our love, We love you, From 1st day to Graduation Day, you have Mom, Dad, Matt and Robbie Dad, Mom, J.C., Brady, and MomMom made us so proud! Love Always, Mom and Dad - Paige - It seems like just yesterday that Congratulations James! g you were nervously waiting for We are so the kindergarten bus. It’s hard Congratulations proud of you. to believe that college graduation and has arrived so quickly. Stay true It’s been a long to your goals and values and never road, but we’ve all of our love! lose your compassion for those always known - Mom Dad, less fortunate. We know you you would ac- Leah, and will continue to accomplish great complish it. things! Love, Hayes We love you forever and always. Mom & Glen g Mom, Dad & Jenna CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011! 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George Stewart Lauren Wright Julie Brylawski Allison Drutchas Anna Gryska Doyoung Kim Lindsey Martin Yannick Pilgrim Matthew Stirn James Wudel Izzy Burbank Molly Duncan Margie Gudaitis Jackie Kim Hamilton May Caitlin Piper Anna Stringfield Jenny Yang Brianna Butler I S Dunklin Matt Guerrieri Paul Kim Robert Mayo Elizabeth Pitts Alex Su Kim Yarde Kristin Butt Ethan Dunn Taylor Gunnell Harriet King Kayla McCann Alex Polhill Anna Suhring Elyse Yarnell Elliott Campbell Carter Eggleston Melissa Guzman John Kirby Caitlin McCartney Hannah Pommersheim Kayla Swart Brandon Yeargan Tessa Campbell Marshall Ellis Lisle Gwynn Karen Kirk Joe McGinley Billy Powers Brandon Sykes Graham Younger Marybeth Campeau Belal Elrahal Kirsten Haack Jonathan Koch Maura McGinn Amanda Preston Ellie Szykowny Kun Zhang Kendall Cannon ClassCallan Elswick Tyler Haire Maddie KochofPatrick McGinn2011Shane Purvis Hailey Szymczak Mali Zhang Logan Cannon Caroline Emch Callie Haley Victor Kondray Pat McGovern Sarah Pyfrom Brian Tapfar Zachary Zimmerman Julia Capalino Megan Endersby Rebecca Hall Sydney Kornegay Kathleen McHugh Lizzy Quigley Keith Taylor Josh Zipin Matthew Capone John Enos Negeen Hamedani Zach Koser Sarah McIlroy Alex Radsky Trent Taylor Margot Zipperstein CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011! Rachel, We were so proud of you when you entered Davidson, but we are in awe of the woman Savanna Lee Shuntich you have become while there. Class of 2011 Congratulations! Love, Mom & Dad Brian, Where others see black and white We always knew you and maybe a lit- You have “the right stuff” and tle grey, you see Davidson was the right place. were different! a red door. Go through it to a We are proud of you! future you love. Love Mom & Dad Congratulations The big E and much love, Mom

Adam, We are all very proud of you.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations on your big accomplishment! It’s time to leave Commons. Now it’s time to move out Keep chasing your dreams. into the real world - and it’s a snake pit out there!! We wish the best for you as you graduate Davidson College.

We love you and are very proud of you. You are special. Love, Mom, Dad, and Mike Love Mom, Dad and David CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011!

Dear Nami, You have enriched our lives in many ways since you came into our lives. Davidson provided the ‘right’ milieu for your devel- opment to a very rewarding career towards serving humanity. We are very proud of your accomplish- ments- academic and particularly non-academ- ic. You have strengthened our family’s commitment to a mission ori- ented living. Your ever smiling and We are SO reassuring face, brings joy and hope to many. proud and love you Keep up the faith, persever- ance, identity and very much!!! dedication. We love you soooooooo much. See you soon. Mummyba, Mom, Dad, Priyanka and your extended family

Dear Anna, To: Trent, Graham, Daryll and Lake You have gone from a precious kindergartener with a big red bow to a lovely young lady who has trav- eled the world. From your first school picture, to the last you have made us proud. We could not be more proud of you and are anxiously anticipating your next adventures!

Your future is bright with your Davidson diploma! Congratulations!

We love you very much, Mom, Dad, Abby and Katie

We hope your memories and friendships last forever . . . “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path Remember . . . Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Him and leave a trail.” who gives me strength” and Blessings and Congratulations! Jeremiah 29:11, “‘For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Louis and Stephanie Taylor The Davidsonian 4 Wednesday, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011! May 4, 2011

When it comes to being Arts & Living an all-around great person… Class of ‘11: Weekly Entertainment Overdose: May 4-10 here’s your bucket list Veronica Thomas Staff Writer

With graduation rapidly approaching, many seniors are crossing items off of their bucket-lists (or frantically making one). Seniors, we only have two weeks left. The pressure is on. Underclassmen, we expect you to carry on the legacy. 1) Visit the bomb shelter below Chambers. 2) Make the new President a frat tank and wayfarers sunglasses. 3) Scale the roof of Chambers and onto the dome of Hance. since the Fleet Foxes’ first album: they’re nonexistent. That is till a beaver puppet Garrett Sauey no longer the “indie” underground they (yes, a beaver puppet) enters the equation. Kayla, 4) Throw a lock-down party in the Staff Writer originally were. The group maintains the Some of acting’s best and brightest don’t library classic folk-rock sound they trademarked think the concept so weird. Fosters also You have traveled a long way since Kindergar- YOU TAKE THE CAKE! 5) Fake an injury to get a golf cart. Reaching the end of the year is kind in their debut, eponymous album; but co-stars in the film, alongside recent Congratulations, Katie, on all that you have accom- 6) Ride a horse through campus. of a sad event, but we’ve got no time the lyrics have lost their innocent tone Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence and to sulk—and all the better for it! The for a reflection on worldliness. On their Emmy winner Cherry Jones. The critics ten and have a lot more to follow. We will be 7) Put a kiddie-pool on the top of plished at Davidson. And thanks for the love, laughter, “Summer of the Superhero” lifts off second album “Helplessness Blues,” agree too: it’s an “on-target dramedy” Commons. and joy you have given your friends and family. with a rising star, some Oscar winners the band follows lead singer Robin that “transcends its real-world baggage.” there to support you in all you do no matter 8) Play tetherball in the chemistry return to the screen in an oddball movie Pecknold’s attempt to “escape the self.” library (find out where the and there’s an upcoming book that “Daydream Nation” floats where you are. Hope you always keep smiling. library is.) makes family drama look like child’s Much love, Chris Hemsworth is “Thor” (5/6). to limited screens (5/6). 9) Have a multi-cultural court play—right in time for Mother’s Day. Kenneth Brannagh’s newest movie takes Already being compared to “Juno” and We love you, Jennie Buckner and Steve Landers, party, followed by a forum. on Marvel’s god The Mighty Thor, as he “Donnie Darko,” Michale Goldbach’s Mitchell Zuckoff depicts restarts an ancient battle. The arrogant “Daydream Nation” is being promoted as 10) Drive a car from the VAC to the survival on a grand scale (5/4). god’s thoughtless actions leave him the next 21st-century coming-of-age tale. Mom and Dad proud parents of Katie Landers Union—straight through, no Using an assortment of primary sources, banished to Earth to live with humans. Kat Dennings (“Nick and Norah’s Infinite roads allowed. Zuckoff reconstructs one trio’s 1945 When his biggest foe threatens the Playlist”) stars as Caroline, a seventeen- “Wherever you go, no matter what the 11) Have a date at Erwin Lodge, journey after a plane crash on the way to existence of Earth as he comes to know year-old who is uprooted to a new and weather, always bring your own sunshine.” then do the ropes course. the mysterious “Shangri-La.” Zuckoff’s it, however, Thor takes that enormous boring town. In all the dullness, she 12) Walk with stilts around campus nonfictional, horrifying and sometimes hammer and leaves some serious wreckage pursues her high school teacher, the one Anthony J. D’Angelo while juggling textbooks on fire. comedic work, Lost in Shangri-La: A in his wake. Besides lead Hemsworth, person who interests her, and sets off a love True Story of Survival, Adventure, and “Thor” also stars Hollywood’s hottest triangle that engulfs a confused classmate. 13) Drive around in a Physical Plant the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of starlet Natalie Portman as human Jane That happy ending’s for you to dream up. car and do stunts. Worl War II, depicts the three survivors’ Foster and one of its veteran actors, Dear Matt, 14) Stand on Eu Hall and debate struggle and the multitude of people Anthony Hopkins, as head god Odin. Raphael Saadiq continues his with someone at Phi Hall. Then trying to ensure their struggle becomes a homage to soul music (5/10). We couldn’t be prouder of you or love you hug it out. success. Compared to this journey, family Jodie Foster directs “The Beaver” (5/6). Saadiq’s 2008 album “The Way I See It” 15) Have another Frolics—on drama means nothing; in a very odd way, Foster continues this week’s trend of explored the early Motown sound; but he more! Enjoy this moment and all you’ve Saturday, not Sunday. this book just might inspire feelings of oddness with her newest work “The tries to avoid criticism that he’s out-of-place appreciation for the ones that gave us life. 16) Eat at Commons one last time; Beaver.” In her film, Mel Gibson stars in the ever-evolving R&B field. With this accomplished. With love from your family get as many chicken fingers as as a successful toy executive who loses in mind, his newest work “Stone Rollin’” you want; mix all types of cereal. Fleet Foxes overcome his family and spirals into depression. tackles a more aggressive ‘70s brand of the “helplessness” (5/4). After numerous attempts to “cure” it, he soul music; but he adds contemporary 17) Hunt down the groundhog. One thing has undoubtedly changed hits a brick wall and a solution seems flourish so as not to be left in the past. Pose with him in numerous photos. 18) Prove your strength by riding a Wellness: Beat Exam Stress! Community Bike all the way up the hill. Jacqui Logan go away. Instead, remember to keep talk to your parents or siblings, maybe things in perspective, make a plan even a friend you grew up with. It’s always 19) Return all your library books Staff Writer of attack, and go at it. You got this. reassuring to hear from someone you to E.H. Little. Cheer loudly love, and in fact can be very stabilizing. and laugh at the underclassmen As the year comes to a close the Take Breaks: Take a break from studying around you still doing work. Wellness Corner would like to remind You’ve always had integrity in every- everyone that while finals may be or writing that paper to talk with your Try to Eat Regularly: When you’re thing you’ve done. 20) Drink champagne in the breathing down your neck, summer is friends, walk to the union and get a studying hardcore it’s really important President’s backyard. right around the corner and there are a snack, maybe watch a thirty minute TV you treat your body right, or you’ll find We knew you would do it well. 21) Build an 8 ft tall sandcastle at lot of reasons to be happy! The springtime show, listen to a song you really love, yourself having trouble focusing. Too Folly Beach. sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and meditate, exercise… actually it doesn’t much sugar and caffeine will leave you We knew you would do your best. really matter what you do, as long as with the jitters, not to mention make you 22) Wreck someone else’s 8 ft tall the semester is almost over, so keep taking it gives you a chance to take a healthy crash and burn when the high wears off. You Did! sandcastle at Folly Beach. those deep breaths and don’t let finals stress you out! step back from your work and breath! If you don’t eat enough substantial food You are graduating with Honors. 23) Finally get rid of that nasty futon Stay Connected: As much as it is important you’ll start feeling weak, fatigued, and you’ve had since freshman fall. Congratulations Sarah! Last semester we printed these tips for you to find a quite space to work, it’s not tired. Try to minimize stress eating, and 24) Make one last trip to KPub; get (now in abbreviated version) for good to spend your entire day completely if you’re up late studying try to choose a in a brawl. staying sane during finals time:alone in the library. Try not to eat your study snack that will sustain you instead Love, 25) Visit the Wildcat by Baker, then meals by yourself while you’re doing work. of something sugary that will just leave Papa and Mother kiss him goodbye. Think Positively: Sitting around and Set aside time to go eat with your friends, you feeling hyped up and hungry. And complaining about all the work you even if it’s just at Commons or the Union. Please see “Beat it,” page 6 have to do does not make the work It might also help to give a call home – 5 The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 6 The TMI Issue Arts & Living Wednesday, May 4, 2011 and make a trip to a destination of your “Beat it,” from page 5 choosing—your favorite restaurant, the don’t forget to listen to your body – Lazy 5 Ranch, the mall or some random * * * SPECIAL SECTION * * * OBAMA STEALS your body is really smart and will let place you can just tell is going to provide OSAMA’S BIRTH you know when it’s full and when it’s excellent people watching opportunities. hungry. Don’t use your work as an excuse It doesn’t really matter, but just take Procrastination Corner CERTIFICATE, to start denying your body’s feelings. a break and get away from campus. If OFFICIALLY CIT- you’re concerned about having time for Sleep: Listening to your body when it a break, plan it a few days in advance so IZEN comes to sleep is incredibly important. Of you can schedule your work accordingly. course there are going to be times when See page 12 you just have to pull that all nighter (or Laugh: Laughing is so good for you! It something close to it) but do what you can relaxes you, it boosts your immune system, to build ample time into your schedule and it releases endorphins, which make One in Four for sleep. Also, be flexible. If your body is you feel generally good and happy. Who telling you it’s very tired then maybe you wouldn’t want all of those benefits during Students Will should go to bed and wake up early to finals week? So go find that Grapelady Be Violated By finish your work. Chances are you aren’t YouTube video, watch your favorite And Away We Go May 4, 2011 The Davidsonian being very productive if you’re constantly comedy TV show or movie, hangout Their Finals This Head Editor Brett Chikowski: Anna Marie Armistead: Amanda Ottaway: fighting the urge to pass out anyway. with your friends and do something (Totally Legal) silly together. Get those inside jokes Semester A True Davidson Gentleman The Puker And this semester we’re adding going, and just take some time to laugh! Anna Marie Brett has been writing for the and important announcements. Brett Armistead comes A reluctantly rising senior a few more tips to our list: Yowl for 3 years. You’ll often see is unsure of how he would have got- See page 1 to the Yowl from currently contemplating a desper- Take advantage of school sponsored Brett in the Union gym where he ten by without The Crier making him the Border, New ate need to remain out of the real Go Outside: You can’t beat springtime in breaks and de-stressers: Davidson boasts a 287 max bench press. aware of such pertinent meetings Mexico. After be- world as long as possible, Ottaway Davidson. If the warm sun is shinning, becomes very concerned about student Finals say They’re Besides working out, Brett loves and lectures such as “Career Ser- ing discovered has spent her last three years at schoolwork and spends most vices Workshop: How to ace the pre- Davidson attempting to fathom the take a break from the library and spend mental health during finals time, and Tired of “Violat- by Elvis who she a little time in the outdoors. Go for a thus tries to do what they can to provide of his Wednesday and weekend screening interview interview” and helped climb over need for leaf-blowers on campus walk, a run, a bike ride, or just sit in us with little ways to keep us happy and ing” Students, nights catching up on reading. “Lake Campus Free Veggie Dog Day.” a fence when his in February. Before Davidson, she one of those green adirondack chairs sane. Be on the lookout for Connect Four Brett rarely drinks alcohol and is Brett Would like to leave Davidson bling got stuck in it, she decided spent an angsty childhood in the a strong advocate of everything College with a piece of advice he the school so nicely places throughout in Commons, Twister in the library, and Looking to Re- to take her talents south and east small town of Hollidaysburg, Penn- Union Board is doing to put an learned years ago from an unknown to Graceland but ended up perma- sylvania, Home of the Slinky. Her campus for us. Maybe plan to have meal various school-sponsored breaks (almost form end to underage drinking. Reli- source “A gentleman is a man who outside with your friends, or take a trip always involving food) to give you a little nently stranded in Davidson where “claim to fame of life” is that when See page 8 gion is another aspect that con- can play the accordion but doesn’t.” she was in third grade, she was best to the Lake Campus. The fresh air is relief from the pressures of schoolwork. she now run in circles instead of sumes Brett’s life. He’s been going away from the border patrol. Un- friends with the granddaughter of great for you and simply being out in Remember all the things you’re thankful to church since he was born and fortunately Elvis never made it out the inventor of the Slinky, Carly the sunshine should raise your spirits! for: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by work, “can’t get enough of that holy spir- James. Carly had a sleepover-swim- rump s ew ky of the desert and so Anna Marie taking a step back and thinking about all T ’ N S - it.” Davidson Basketball has be- lost her ticket to fame. She is very ming-birthday party at the Slinky the wonderful things in your life and the come a big part of Brett’s life and Get Off Campus: Even if the lake isn’t scraper to Fea- environmentally conscious as well mansion. Ottaway, in attendance your thing, a trip off campus can do a lot world around you can be a very productive now he goes to more basketball and enjoys bird watching from and in spectacular fashion, drank to relax and center you, which in turn will exercise. If doing well on your college final ture an Awkward games than when Stephen curry her hummer and Alaskan whale too much root beer and threw up in enable you to come back and work with is your primary concern in life right now, was here. cruises. This summer Anna Marie the pool. She proudly tells acquain- Brett would like to thank Da- an even greater focus. Plus, being in an then things are going pretty well for you. Artificial Red plans on enhancing her journalis- tances today that there was a whole vidson’s current events resource environment where you’re surrounded tic abilities by traveling to Pakistan pepperoni floating in the watter. Top The Crier for all of its helpful news by stressed out students can very easily Good luck on exams, stay well and to investigate the Elvis-as-Osama Fortunately, however, since that raise your stress levels and make you have a great summer! –– Matt “Mow-Me- conspiracy theory surrounding the time, Ottaway has never once drunk Letter From The King’s unprecedented death in his forget the simplistic beauty of, say, a See page 4 Down” Morrish, aka too much of anything and subse- Cookout milkshake. So, grab your friends Editors mansion. She has not yet learned to quently thrown up anywhere. She Matty Spice master her fear of trees and so ex- requested not to include a picture pects to feel quite at home kicking it Yowl’s Beach You’ve read their work all year. Comin’ due to the fact that she has recently Anderson Cooper style in the des- They’ve made you laugh, cry, poop straight out begun to grow a disturbing amount ert while looking for Elvis and mas- Week Top 5 your pants. They’ve inspired you to of the Dirty of facial hair. tering Spanish with her partner-in- utilize sarcastic vocabulary in every- South(ern crime Pancho Villa. 1. “Summer Lovin’” day life. They have single-handedly California), Dick Stephens: - Grease Soundrack mocked every aspect of campus life Matt Mor- Lauren Odomirok Guido. (Bringing 2. “School’s Out for Sum- at Davidson in addition to providing rish is the Diversity to the completely biased, usually opinion- least ghetto person you will ever - Gone Wild mer” - AC/DC Yowl Staff!) ated, and always compelling com- meet. Lauren Odomirok (otherwise 3. “Margaritaville” - Jimmy mentary on United States and world In fact, he often states that he known as lo-lo, Laurie O, L to the Dick Buffett events. divides his life into two halves: be- Odom-dizzle, and Odomirock- After a great deal of careful con- fore and after he first laid eyes on Stephens is 4. “In the Summertime” - star) is a senior English major from a junior and Mungo Jerry sideration over wine and cheese que- Justin Bieber’s hairstyle (it was a Mooresville, NC. She can be found sadillas on Sunday night, the 2010- Youtube video of him doing “One a new mem- 5. Are you sensing a leading around starry-eyed prospec- ber of the 2011 Yowl staff made the decision Time” acoustic, and it was life tive students who think they’re smart theme developing here? to provide these exclusive autobiog- changing). Yowl’s staff. enough to attend our fine institu- He may not raphies for your reading enjoyment. His favorite movie is a tie be- tion. This semester she has enjoyed These stories have never before seen tween Dumb and Dumber and 27 always look getting in touch with her ‘girls gone the part, but the light of day, and often for good Dresses—if you frequently watch wild’ side during the spring Dance reasons. It is our hope here at the do not be photo by Jennifer Gambrell HBO at around 3 in the afternoon, Ensemble Show and also working on Yowl that, through your perusal of you’ll understand. If you’re look- fooled: Ste- redesigning Davidson’s core require- phens is a Exam stress can be a little better when you make time for friends—a fact of which our life stories, you will develop a ing for Matt, your best place to find ments for the Academic Policy Com- full-fledged guido. Colin McWilliams ’11 and Boyce Whitesides ’11 are well aware. greater understanding of the bril- him is probably the Dujour line at mittee. Lauren can be found phi- liance of satire and its place in our Commons or at F heckling the DJ He’s always prepared with own Your Davidson Honor Section losophizing at Summit with friends pocket comb and travel-size hair-gel Editors: world today. to play some 80’s jams. or taking walks around town in any for all the pieces in the club. his eek at avidson Amanda Ottaway As college students, many of you He is a huge goon, so anyone weather, including hail. She has thor- T W D Brian Correa may be struggling to find yourselves trying to take a Mobile Uploads Dick also considers himself one oughly enjoyed meeting so many of the school’s all-time best procras- Wed. 5/4 Thur. 5/5 Fri. 5/6 Sat. 5/7 Sun. 5/8 Mon. 5/9 Tue. 5/10 Hustle Simmons and legitimize your places in a large gem, find him come Wednesday interesting people at Davidson and and intimidating world. We there- or the weekend. 75 % of the time, tinators, He will often fail to write plans to attend graduate school in for the Yowl not because of any lack Gluten-Free Pasta Writers: fore ask you to sit back and enjoy Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Ice Cream Study Dick Stephens Journalism. of talent, but rather because he is Acapella Concert on Party the words of your completely self- Miles” is stuck in his head and Break More Finals! Finals period ends Second-to-last day of Matt Bieber actualized, confident peers. We hope Matt’s greatest fear is getting caught too busy tanning with his home-boy Reading Day Eve 6:00 p.m. Finals. Good Luck! Lauren Odimorock Johnny Poonani. 10:00 p.m. for seniors. Have fun Finals. Hang on! that this week’s issue will provide you humming the song while walking 10:00 p.m. Multicultural House Anna Marie Armistead His role models are DJ Paulie D, Union Atrium at the Beach! You all with greater insight into life in this through Chambers. Union Atrium Basement universe, and send you into summer He crushes Outpost late-night anyone from Queens, and the cast earned it! Intern: from the Sopranos. Brett Chikowski contemplating the meaning of your so don’t be afraid to call him up. useless existence. He’ll definitely split a quesadilla Please be advised that this guido Cinco de Mayo Cel- Brett Chikowski with you, ladies, on his bonus is suspected to be drunk and belliger- Note: The Yowl is a satirical supplement ent. He will try to fight you. You will ebration to The Davidsonian. Hence, nothing in Amanda Ottaway bucks too—all you have to do is get 6:00 p.m. it should be taken as truth. Word. Editors, us some extra salsa. Make sure it’s most likely beat his ass, but please be cautious of his spray-on tan. Union Atrium 2010-2012 extra-hot too. 7 The Davidsonian The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 8 Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Perspectives The reformed tradition and Davidson Our next bubble? Rev. Laura M. Spangler erspectives within the framework of Reformed Christian principles. The Michael Romano P I write as a Christian, Davidson College trustee, ’80 religion Scriptures that we honor as trustees of our institution lift up A letter from the Editor major, parent and Presbyterian (PCUSA) Pastor. Recent letters Jesus’ commandments to love the Lord our God with all our heart Peter Thiel, the infamous founder of Paypal, claims to the Davidsonian have been cause for alarm and cause for and our neighbor as our self. This is foundational to who we are that higher education is overvalued and destined for a It’s that time of year again at Davidson. The air is filled A faculty response and apology remembering our roots. and must not change. Our attitudes and ideas about who our crash in the near future. While he might have some absurd with panic and stress, the library is much more crowded Sean McKeever Scott Denham Davidson was and is built on the historic principles of the neighbor is seem to be continually changing, for better or for views—for instance, he is anti-women’s suffrage—he did than usual and it feels impossible to find a free computer. Reformed Tradition. The Reformation of the 1500’s came about as worse. We are trained at Davidson to live lives of leadership make the prescient decision to sell Paypal right before the Yup, it’s the end of the school year.. To the editor, Dear Bobby, an affirmation that we are saved by grace through Jesus and service, based on the model and commands of Christ. dot com bubble burst and was one of the few who foresaw Right from the beginning, it has been an eventful year Christ. The Reformation is founded on belief in the Sovereignty I am a trustee of the Christian faith as well as a trustee of the implosion of the housing market in 2008. Now, Thiel at Davidson. Throughout the course of the year, there have Defenders of free speech have long claimed as one of I owe you an apology for causing offense, to you and the its principal benefits that it brings to light noxious beliefs of God and Jesus Christ as Lord. We understand God in Jesus Davidson’s embodiment of the Reformed Tradition. It is hurtful might be on to something again. been many events on campus. Davidson lost a president, community. I’m sorry. and attitudes that might otherwise remain hidden. It is Christ primarily through the scriptures. when letters to the Davidsonian attack Christianity and fellow On surface, it appears that we have a perfect storm for built a new dorm, renamed an old dorm, and altered the My attempt at satire misfired, obviously. And my attempt regrettable that any member of the Davidson faculty would Students and faculty have come to Davidson agreeing students. I don’t agree with my own son Michael who grew to a bubble. Easy money, in the form of student loans, gives school curriculum. These are just a few of the many changes at ambiguity also missed the mark. At the same time, I can’t hold any Davidson student in contempt. And I struggle to support these founding, structural principles even if they change his mind on many issues of scriptural interpretation countless people the means to pursue a higher education. that occurred this year. Along the way, we have welcomed deny my frustration and anger in public at what I find are to see how such an attitude can be consistent with our don’t adopt or agree with them personally. As the Lord gives while he was at Davidson, but I am committed to loving him. Yet these loans allow schools to raise tuition prices with- the likes of poet Junot Diaz, Former Senate Majority Leader poorly argued ideas on your part. Engaging those in detail us personal freedom to decide for or against Him, Davidson None of us fully know the mind of Christ, but we pray for out seeing a dip in matriculation rates. In fact, the cost Tom Daschle, Syrian Ambassador Imad Moustapha, former wasn’t on my agenda, since I don’t think there is much to gives it members freedom to make personal choices for faith unity and an understanding that will lead us to the truth and Rpresentative John Spratt and U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. “I say let us agree that respect for engage. And besides, your peers have done that well over and lifestyle, even if they are not what Davidson has historically to eternal life. Merwin. time (Elyas Munye, “On Freedom of Speech: A Response “...the cost to attend college has been students is among the soundest represented. Please honor and respect one another, even if you disagree. The year has been full of great moments, and I hope to DesPain,” 3 Nov 2010; James Mooney, “A Reply to ‘A Personal choices are one thing, but to use this freedom to try We all change to some degree over time, but as an institution, increasing at a rate over four times that I did my job covering it all. As the Editor-in-Chief of the principles of education.” Right to Defend,’” 17 Feb 2011; Brian Norris, “DesPain and dismantle the structure and values of the school one initially Davidson cannot give up its core values or we will not be Davidsonian, it is my duty to cover the news and provide an reports distorted version of truth,” 3 Sep 2008; Sunny of inflation since the early 1980s.” agreed to support goes against the promise made from the start. Davidson. Davidson is not a church, where one must believe in open forum for the students. I was not perfect, and looking Lee, “Ruminations on DesPain’s god,” 31 Mar 2010; as chosen vocation as educators or with the College’s mission I think it violates one’s honor and dishonors our school. We Jesus as Lord to belong, but we are an institution founded and back, there are some regrets, but overall, I am proud of this well as extensive Davidsonian site comments on your 18 to develop humane instincts. But since Professor Denham can question and choose to live a life personally different from sustained by Christians who dearly love and want to keep their publication. Nov 2009 piece “Ft. Hood killings a message to Obama harbors such feelings, it is best that this is publicly known. democracy in this country, but if we seek to try and undo heritage and the joy and hope it provides. My editorial staff and I have never been coerced administration”; to name but a few of your critics). I see now Professor Denham’s letter speaks for itself so democracy, we are going against the foundations of our nation. to attend college has been increasing at a rate over four or bullied. The Davidsonian was never at the service I should rather have skipped the sarcasm and engaged the unmistakably that one may be tempted to meet it with We are blessed in this country to have intellectual freedom. times that of inflation since the early 1980s. Meanwhile, of an external organization. We have always remained silence. But Professor Denham closes by claiming to speak substance of your column. So, apologies for my misjudgment Rev. Laura M. Spangler ‘80 is a minister and trustee. Private schools do have the privilege to claim the boundaries of real wages for most Americans have been stagnant. for a group he identifies only as the ‘thoughtful majority.’ on that as well. Contact her at [email protected]. autonomous. The positions in this paper may not have Second, college has become commoditized. For in- I proudly call myself a member of the Davidson College You’ve been a strong voice for freedom of speech, and their beliefs and practice. Davidson gives us intellectual freedom always pleased people, and I myself have received my fair stance, the cost of a top-tier college or university is dis- share of criticism, but they are opinions I will never deny. faculty, an office I share with Professor Denham. I hope for that you do get my respect. As you say, we should have a I am not vain to consider myself a thoughtful person. I discussion and get red-faced together over our differences. turbingly close to that of a bottom-tier institution. Price, I have my positions, and you have yours. If you do not then, does not accurately reflect quality of education. agree with me, you have every right express your opinions cannot speak for others. To every Davidson student, let I hope you’ll forgive my outburst and we can have that Walking a fine line on Osama bin Laden this be clear: He does not speak for me. To my colleagues, Andrew Wilkins Further, college tuition is roughly the same across all ma- and the flaws of mine. When, however, there are questions discussion before you go. There are still a couple weeks for made it home. That being said, I am glad that one of our I say let us agree that respect for students is among the jors. For instance, at the University of Alabama a degree that. Never, in my four years at this wonderful place, have I felt primary objectives for getting involved in Afghanistan, the and shots taken against ethical decisions I make regarding soundest principles of education. in “aerospace engineering” costs the same as a degree in such conflicting emotions about how our community responds neutralization of Al Qaeda leadership, is being realized. In what gets into the paper, I am personally offended. If I am “Norwegian.” Unless there is some niche industry unbe- Best, to well-known and critical issues. On one hand, I understand fact, I feel that the elimination of bin Laden helps justify our proud of anything during my tenure as Editor, it is that I Sincerely, knownst to me wherein employees must interact with the and, in part share, the feeling of relief that Osama bin Laden, a struggling Afghan campaign. However, it is out of confusion never sacrificed my morals. There have been moments 4.8 million Norwegians in existence, it seems that a degree Scott man who has sponsored and encouraged indescribable evils, and discomfort over the way portions of our campus have where I have been tempted to do an ethically dubious action Sean D. McKeever in “aerospace engineering” comes at a much better value. has finally been silenced. I believe that at times throughout our chosen to respond to this news that I spend time I don’t have to for the paper, but in the end, I have resisted. Proportional advances in society would validate a rap- Sean D. McKeever is an associate professor of Scott Denham is the Charles A. Dana Professor history there exist people with ideas so toxic that they must be write this letter. Perhaps I should have gotten to the point, my In the end, all I have done is my best to make this the id increase in tuition price. Yet this has not been the case. Philosophy at Davidson College. He can be reached at of German and is the Director of the Center for silenced, and that bin Laden was one of those rare individuals. plea that was initially drowned out by fireworks and drunken finest paper I can. There is no doubt that I have made [email protected]. As previously noted, real wages for middle-class Ameri- Interdisciplinary Studies at Davidson College. He can be However, this feeling of relief has sometimes given way to revelry, sooner: let us be satisfied that justice has been served, mistakes, but in the end, I know that these mistakes were cans haven’t increased in the last thirty years. Our present reached at [email protected]. discomfort. An alumnus wrote on their Twitter account that but remember that much work is to be done and that death made always in error of knowledge, and never of heart. I unemployment rate sits at 8.8%. Fewer Americans major “something is incredibly askew when we celebrate death like an alone is never a thing to be celebrated. have done what I felt best for the newspaper, and I hope, in math and the sciences today and more and more inter- Olympic victory.” I couldn’t agree more. At risk of having my President Obama, in his speech Monday night, rightly in the end, it shows. I leave this publication in good hands national students are filling graduate and post-doc posi- A look back on Osama bin Laden patriotism challenged, I dare say that I am bothered by the way noted that Osama bin Laden’s demise “should be welcome next year, and with the hope that all will appreciate the toil tions in these fields. Last, the best and brightest dispro- we appear to be celebrating death and allowing our reactions by all who believe in peace and human dignity.” I certainly of myself and my staff. portionately continue on to jobs in finance. These last two James Mersol to seemingly devolve into petty blood sport. The YouTube agree, but would like to caution against crossing the fine line Thanks for a memorable year, Osama bin Laden’s death is surely one of the most resurfaced with Osama’s death - Not only has the Obama videos of Davidson students celebrating the death of bin Laden of “welcoming” and “glorifying” actions. In light of these administration avoided the term, but also it is inaccurate. celebrations that have provoked such deep thought for others memorable events in the Global War on Terror. I cannot are disturbing and leave me questioning what exactly we are “If a school like Harvard or MIT Brian Park remember such a uniting moment in recent American history, Terror is a tactic, not an enemy. Regardless of what we call it, celebrating: is it the death of a man, or is it the symbolic blow to and myself I urge us to maintain our own dignity and reflect at least not once since 9/11. Whereas 9/11 was a tragedy – and the war is not over. The Taliban are still active in Afghanistan global terrorism? I’m fairly certain it’s the latter, but we should upon what we, as a community, value. I know that I respect begins to offer degrees for an online one that should never be forgotten – the report of Osama’s death be careful about how we present ourselves. Let us not forget what his death means for people and the wide range of emotions was a victory for the United States. Still, we must remember that Osama and his followers celebrated the death of Americans that it has evoked. I also believe that it is a tragedy when an curriculum at low cost, this could... that America won a battle, not a war, and we must look “Terror is a tactic, not an enemy. with similar, wanton delirium. individual, to include their ideas, are so virulent that they must force real-life colleges to offer forward instead of becoming wrapped up in our celebration. Regardless of what we call it, the war is Again, I won’t pretend that this news isn’t a relief to me. be eliminated in the name of liberty and justice. It is sad when I took great pride in watching Barack Obama’s speech Many family friends, peers from high school and home, and we must kill a fellow human, no matter how evil. It becomes competitive pricing.” Editor-in-Chief Sunday night, and it was heartening to see so many Davidson not over. The Taliban are still active in my own father have served overseas in this long and protracted lamentable when we choose glorify it. Brian Park students, Republicans and Democrats alike, uniting in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Al-Qaeda conflict to reduce the threat of terrorism not just for Americans, Andrew Wilkins ‘11 is a Political Science Major from News Editors exuberance at the flagpole. At the same time, I was aware but also for the entire global community. Some of them never Ray Francis & Kelly Wilson Whispering Pines, NC. Contact him at [email protected]. points are already having negative impacts on American of a divide over Osama’s death growing both on Facebook cells and affiliates are still active in the Perspectives Editors research and development. and between the United States and extremists in the Middle Sunny Lee & Scott Matthews Arabian Peninsula...” The number of free sources of education already avail- East. While many of my friends Facebook statuses read Arts & Living Editor able online—MIT’s open courseware, for instance—in “Hell yeah America!” and “USA! USA!,” I saw statuses of Looking Back at Missed Opportunity Jennifer Gambrell Alex Kowaleski things you love, and dive in with gusto, while constantly looking addition to degree inflation both suggest that this bubble people that seemed frankly shocked and dismayed that and Pakistan, Al-Qaeda cells and affiliates are still active in Yowl Editor for opportunities to take the initiative to improve your experience. might soon burst. I surmise that bottom-tier private in- Brett Chickowski & Amanda Ottaway Americans would ever unite over the death of a human the Arabian Peninsula, and Al-Shabab threatens to overrun When I conceived of this final column months ago, Finally, remember that grades are a means, not an end to stitutions will be the first to go. They will fail to attract Sports Editors being, and viewed America’s action not as a victory but as the Somalian government. I would like to believe that we will I planned to rail against a series of problems at Davidson themselves. I’m definitely not saying to slack. But what I am sufficient students and be forced to lower tuition or close. Andrew Barna & Mike Brown an act of revenge. I do not hold any misconceptions that put the travel advisory level to green (or even do away with that I found annoying. Recently, however, I have come to saying is that we all have a purpose in life, a calling. As a Christian, Meanwhile, state schools will continue to become more Layout Editor revenge played a part in America’s plans to capture and it entirely – when was the last time it was not orange?) and understand that there are few things about Davidson that vex Margaret Holt Smith think that America has won, but the threat still lingers. While me. The good far, far outweighs the bad. I have precious little I believe that my ultimate duty is to live my life in a way that and more competitive. John Robb, a military strategist, Head Copy Editors I do not support some of the American government’s post about which to complain. Therefore, I will instead offer some glorifies God, but I think people of all faiths, or none, can agree thinks higher education could change from the top end Christy Carry & Nami Patel “Osama was responsible for... deaths 9/11 decisions, like the controversial Patriot Act, heightened suggestions on how to maximize one’s Davidson experience that a purpose is to leave the world a better place while finding joy first. If a school like Harvard or MIT begins to offer de- Online Editor security efforts stopped the Christmas Day bombing in 2009 (though the lessons, I think, are applicable in the real world). doing so. Good grades can help this, as they open up doors, but grees for an online curriculum at low cost, this could at- Greg Newman from embassy bombings to attacks as well as other terrorist attempts – this is why we can’t bring Do not let the days slide together. Avoid routine a routine they can’t bring happiness. Joy comes from relationships, from tract countless individuals and force real-life colleges to Business & Circulation Managers carried out by Al-Qaeda.” that makes each day feel like the day before. I made this mistake the people we meet along the way. You can’t hang out with an A offer competitive pricing. Of course, tuition at top-tier Elizabeth Shevock & Kelsey Wilson more than three ounces of any liquid through airport security. I cannot imagine what it must have been like to lose a particularly badly my freshman year, living in a cruel rectangle on Friday evening. You certainly can’t marry one (Constitutional universities probably won’t change, and for good reason. Assistant Copy Editors challenges notwithstanding). Whatever you do, don’t sacrifice Attending such an institution serves as a signal of intel- Tam Hua, Hannah Jordan & Jeannie Kinnett kill Osama bin Laden. Regardless, we must consider what loved one on 9/11, but I remember an interview I saw with between Richardson dorm, Chambers, Commons, and the library. human relationships on the altar of grades and success. ligence to businesses and provides great networking op- Photography Staff stirred America to this “revenge.” Osama was responsible not a woman who lost her brother on 9/11. She admitted she I quickly fell into a rut, doing fine in class, perhaps, but making Finally, a piece of esoteric, but hopefully practical advice. If portunities, the latter of which might alone validate the Tripp Bartholomew, Bill King, Bill Giduz & Klea Miho only for the deaths of thousands of innocent men, women, felt a degree of closure with Osama’s death, but now she precious few memories. Escape this fate at all costs! Do something you have handled habañero peppers, do not attempt to put contact $200 thousand tab. The Davidsonian is published Wednesdays during the academic year and children on 9/11, but also for many other deaths from worries about retaliatory attacks on the US. While America different, even a little crazy. Burst the Davidson bubble. Sit with lenses in your eyes for at least twenty-four hours, irrespective of Of course, this argument defines value in capitalist by the students of Davidson College. embassy bombings to attacks carried out by Al-Qaeda. Just celebrated Osama’s death, there were extremists in the different people at dinner. If you can manage it, take a class in a the number of times you wash your hands. If you do, your eyes terms. Many would argue that the most important aspects because Osama was ill and suffered from kidney disease Middle East who made him into a martyr. To celebrate his completely different field from your comfort zone. Mix things up. Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box will burn with the fire of a thousand suns. However, if you are in a of higher education include making friends, debating with does not mean he lacked the charisma and cunning to plan death without looking forward and preparing to defend My second piece of advice is a cliché, but I think it is still worth 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182. theatre production and your character is distraught, this can be an peers and professors, exploring other cultures, and having another attack, which he most likely would have had he not ourselves would be to open ourselves to another attack. mentioning: I have always believed that at the close, do something. excellent way to simulate this condition if you can handle the agony. fun before starting a career. Yet with skyrocketing tuition E-mail [email protected]. Our offices are located in been killed. While I agree that we should avoid violence and I sincerely hope that neither we nor generations to come whether graduation day or when we are on our deathbed, we regret Room 411 of the Alvarez College Union. Opinions expressed in But, seriously, the message I leave is to vary your schedule, fees and degree inflation, these benefits are starting to bloodlust, we celebrate not the death of an innocent, but a have to witness another attack as horrifying as 9/11. If more what we did not do that what we did do. (Note that a major articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board take action, try new things, and remember, as a wise man once come at a higher price. mass murderer and enemy of the United States of America. we remember to ask “what now?” and to continue the exception is if what one did do is the reason why one is on one’s of The Davidsonian. Only the staff editorial represent the views told me, “it’s all about the people.” Never forget the people. of The Davidsonian staff. Subscriptions cost $55.00 per year, or $30 More importantly, we must never forget the loss America fight, we can hopefully manage to avoid another tragedy. deathbed). So go to the play, ask the girl or guy out, take action! This is per semester. Email Elizabeth Shevock at [email protected] for suffered on 9/11, and that the fight against terrorists has not James Mersol ‘14 is from Chesterland, OH. He can very different from how most Davidson students, myself included, Alex Kowaleski ‘11 is a history major fom Winter Springs, FL. Michael Romano ‘12 is a Chemistry major from advertising inquiries. ended. It is remarkable that the term “War on Terror” has Contact him at [email protected]. Fairfield, CT. Contact him at [email protected]. Copyright is held by the Trustees of Davidson College. be reached at [email protected]. usually approach life, which is to do everything. Find one or three 9 The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 10 Sports Sports Baseball downs the Blue Devils, falls to Elon Women’s Tennis David Benusa blew the game open with a 4-run seventh, over four innings. Elon was up 5-1 and Wildcat Pulse Staff Writer to bring the score to the final line 10-0. used the sixth and seventh to push their drops first round Seth Freeman ’12 provided a strong effort lead to 8-1, which was capped with a 2-RBI Davidson Baseball started the final from the lead-off spot, going 2-4, but the single in the seventh by Sebastian Gomez. week in April with an 11-4 win over NC- offense was unable to turn his hits into runs. Davidson again finished, but Freeman hit match to Elon Central and an impressive victory over ACC Elon’s starting pitching was again the a sac fly in the seventh and Cerbie crushed Anna Stockamore power Duke, 9-7. The wins gave Davidson story on Saturday. Thomas Girdwood took an RBI-double in the eighth to score Staff Writer Get to Know Your Wildcats! Name: Mac “Big Game” Hunter momentum going into a weekend series the hill for the Phoenix and pitched eight Gadaire. The rally was again not enough, With the new year starting, we at the Sports Name: Taylor Ketcham Year, Sport: Senior, Baseball against the SoCon-leading Elon Phoenix. innings allowing just one Davidson run as Davidson failed to add any more runs The Tennis team traveled to Chattanooga, Section of The Davidsonian have decided to Year, Sport: Senior, Lacrosse (Lax4eva!) From: Scotland The Phoenix proved too much, however, as on three hits. Girdwood struck out ten to the 8-3 score line. Gadaire led the ’Cats Tennessee for the Women’s Southern implement a new section in our fine paper. From: Topsail Beach, NC Position: Relief Pitcher and All So-Con Davidson fell to their third-straight SoCon Wildcat hitters in the effort. The one run offensive effort going 2-4 with a run and an Conference Tournament two weekends Every week, two athletes, one male and one Position: D-Fam (Defense) What is the funniest thing to ever happen to Chart Keeper (1st Team) series sweep. Elon jumped out early with for Davidson came as the first run of the RBI, and Freeman went 2-3 with an RBI. ago. The Wildcats took on Elon, ranked female, who are competing in the current you in practice on any level? What is the funniest thing to ever happen to six runs in the first two innings of Game game. James Cerbie ’12 earned a two-out The Wildcats’ season is coming towards sixth in the Conference, in the first round. season, will answer questions about their This year, two Phi Delts sang to my you in practice on any level? One on route to a 10-0 win. Following the walk and stole second, and Michael Zeblo a close, with their last SoCon series coming Davidson came out strong and secured lives on and off the playing field. Our hope teammates on the field. It was graphic and Probably have to be watching Danny Weiss shutout, the Davidson offense struggled to ’13 singled him home for a 1-0 Davidson up two weekends from now at Georgia the doubles point, but was unable to claim is to give you, the reader, the opportunity to fairly difficult to watch. Memorable. take groundballs with the other infielders. get anything going in Game Two, managing lead. Elon tied it up 1-1 on an RBI-double Southern. The Wildcats are now 18-25 overall any singles matches. Elon took the match see a different side of your favorite athletes What are your personal goals for the rest of He could never hold onto the ball with his only four hits in an 8-2 loss. In Game Three, in the bottom of the second before adding and 8-18 in the SoCon to this point, with just with a 4-1 decision over the Wildcats. and friends. Let us know what you think or the season? DH glove. Classic. Davidson scored first, but Elon retaliated two runs in both the third and fifth innings five regular season contests remaining. The In doubles, Samantha Galainena ’11 and send us some of your questions that you WIN THE NLC TOURNAMENT! Favorite song on the radio now: with eight unanswered runs. The ’Cats to chase Davidson starter Ian Horkley ’11. last five games, especially the three against Katharine Dicconson ’12 scored an 8-4 win would like to see asked by sending an email If you had the chance to play in any It’s been “Teenage Dream” since it came started chipping away at the lead in the Horkley allowed five runs on eight hits over Southern, are crucial if the ’Cats (now 10th at No. 3, the second win of the season for the to Co-Sports Section Editor Mike Brown at: sporting event in the world, what would it be? out. seventh, but the late-inning offense wasn’t 4 1/3 innings. The 5-1 score stuck until Elon in the SoCon) want to make the SoCon pair. Alison Ruah ’11 and Stephani Synn ’12 [email protected] I’d be on a bobsled team. If you had the chance to play in any sporting event in the world, enough for to steal a game from the Phoenix. scored three with two outs in the bottom of tournament in Charleston, SC on May 25-27. secured the team doubles point with their Favorite Cartoon as a kid: what would it be? On Friday evening, the Wildcats traveled the 8th. In the 9th, Davidson scored Sam 8-5 decision over Frida Jansaker and Bryn Go ’Cats! Captain Planet. 2011 College World Series to Elon with Chris Lamb ’12 on the mound. Payne ’11 on a sac fly by JP Craven ’11, but Khoury of Elon. The match was Synn and --The Sports Section Editors Senior women Favorite food to order at the Davis (Union) Cafe: Do you have any special talents/hobbies? Lamb struggled out of the gates allowing six the game ended 8-2. Payne and Cerbie both Ruah’s 5th straight win out of six matches Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, bangin. Extra texas pete. I can flat-out dance. Like straight up, if you want a shot at the champ runs on eight hits in his first two innings had strong games for the ’Cats reaching played together for an overall record of 5-1. TV show that you would guest star on: I’ll dance-off anywhere, anytime. I live at F101, come get a taste. of work. The ’Cats fell behind 6-0, unable base a combined five times in eight plate shine at SoCon However, the Davidson speed slowed It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Favorite Cartoon as a kid: to match the Phoenix offense. Despite appearances. Both players also scored a run. in singles play with Elon taking the No. How many exams you have this semester: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles having a lead-off base runner in each of Davidson started Sunday’s series finale Championships 2, 3, 4 and 5 singles positions, thwarting 3. Sucks. Favorite food to order at the Davis (Union) Cafe: the first three innings, Davidson failed to by scoring the first run again. In the top the ’Cats’ ability to move to the second Zachary Zimmerman Favorite sport (other than the one you play): Breaded chicken filet, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and ketchup. No guac, put a run on the board. Lamb settled in of the first, Freeman led off the game with round. The No. 1 and 6 matches were left Staff Writer Surfing. right JP? after a tough two innings, allowing one hit a single. After Forrest Brandt ’14 hit into a unfinished. The No. 3 match was the first Who is the funniest person on your team? TV show that you would guest star on: in the next three innings to keep the ’Cats fielder’s choice, Drew Gadaire ’12 crushed a Davidson’s seniors set the stage in a to finish with Nisha Crouser ’14 falling Jess Melby, but don’t tell her I said that. The Office, then maybe it would actually be funny. in the game. However, Elon’s Ken Ferrer double off the fence in left, scoring Brandt great farewell performance at the SoCon 6-0, 6-2 to Elon. Viviana Starvreva of Favorite movie this past year: How many exams you have this semester: continued dominating on the mound. from first. Davidson starter Ryan Overcash Women’s Track and Field Championships Elon took the No. 4 point with a 6-2, 6-4 Haven’t been to see many movies... Thanks, Davidson. 1, haha Ferrer kept Davidson off the scoreboard ’12 retired the bottom of the first quickly, in Birmingham, Alabama last Saturday. win over Brites Moniz-Soares ’14. Moniz- Estimated times you have been to Outpost this semester: Favorite sport (other than the one you play) and why: for seven innings, and he allowed just four but allowed five runs over the next three Davidson’s twelfth place finish was not Soares finished her freshman season with 1-20... not sure. Dockball, hands down. Basically because I’m a natural, 3-tool player hits. Then after Ferrer’s night ended, Elon innings. He allowed eight hits and five runs indicative of the team’s tournament eight singles wins, a team best. Ruah and performance or the hard work that the Galainena also lost in two sets. Ruah Chuck Norris? or Charlie Sheen? out on the dock. Davidson Women put in all season. Heather at the No. 2 position fell 6-2, 7-5 and Chuck Norris doesn’t prepare dinner... dinner knows when to be Who is the funniest person on your team? Connaroe ’11, Sarah Cline ’11 and Lauren Galainena at the No. 5 position fell 6-1, 7-5. ready. The Highlander, sorry Chaz but you’re third at best. Childs ’11 all had stellar performances and Overall Davidson’s final season record Favorite dessert: Favorite movie this past year: set the mark for Davidson. On the first day stands at 5-20 and 1-9 in the Southern My mom’s banana split cake. Phenom. Beer League of the tournament, Connaroe had an eighth- Conference. This season, the Wildcats came Flip here every week to see if your The song that gets you pumped before the game/meet: Chuck Norris? or Charlie Sheen? place finish in the 10,000 meters with a time of out strong in doubles play, winning the favorite Wildcat is profiled! Let us know “I’m Shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys Both. America. 38:06.48 and Cline finished in the same place doubles point in the last four matches, but what you think! Favorite dessert: in the 5,000 meters with a time of 18:14.65. look to improve in singles play. The first Chocolate cheesecakedumps Also in the 5,000 meters Connaroe, Natalie round losses in SoCon were last matches for Atabek ’13 and Alyssa Moudy ’12 finished Ruah and Galainena. Ruah ended her career in 15th, 21st and 38th place respectively. at Davidson with 27 singles wins and 44 Of honorable mention, Megan Mavity doubles wins with at least 10 wins in all four ’14 nearly broke into the top ten when seasons. Galainena finished her collegiate she registered an eleventh place time play with 31 singles wins and 18 doubles wins. in the 10,000 meters at 38:38.18. Cara Wilck ’13 registered a time of 12:15.92 in the 3000-meter steeplechase and Brooke LACROSSE, page 11 Senken ’12 finished the 400 meter with a was recognized as the NLC’s Defender of time of 1:08.08. Jane Gay placed finished the Year for the second year in a row. Other the 800 meters with a time of 2:25.27 and First Team All-Conference representatives placed 25th in the 1500 meters with a time from Davidson included Alanna Parker of 5:09.60. Davidson women runners also ’13 and Fucigna while Erin McGuire ’14 finished 21st, 28th, 29th and 31st in the was named a Second Team member. For 1500 meters. Appalachian State University the All-Academic squad, Abigail Doelger claimed the women’s title followed by ‘13 was honored. Davidson finishes their photo by Tripp Bartholomew Western Carolina, Elon, Samford, Georgia 2010-2011 season with a record of 6-12. Southern, College of Charleston, UNCG, Congrats to the team’s seniors Lily Graham, Jack Mclindon ’13 (#1) and Michael Zeblo ’13 (#5) turn a 4-6-3 double-play. The ’Cats Furman, the Citadel, Chattanooga, Wofford Stella Davis, Taylor Ketcham and Laura lost to Presbyterian, 9-4 and Davidson bringing up the rear. Vanhusen for a great Davidson career! Wildcat Roundup Track & Field Women’s Tennis Men’s Tennis Lacrosse Baseball (5-20, 1-9) (7-18, 2-8) (6-12, 4-3) (18-26, 8-18)

Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: 4/22-23 SoCon Championships 4/20 SoCon Tournament 4/20-21 SoCon Tournament 4/29-30 National Lacrosse 4/29 Elon L 0-10 Elon L 1-4 4/20 Wofford W 4-1 Conference Tournament 4/30 L 2-8 Next Up: 4/21 CofC L 0-4 4/29 Liberty W 11-6 5/1 L 3-8 Done Next Up: 4/30 Jacksonville L 7-19 5/3 Presbyterian L 4-9 Done Next Up: Notes: Done Next Up: Next Up: The men finished in 4th of 9 teams Notes: Done 5/13-16 @ GA Southern at the Outdoor Championships, led Women’s tennis lost in the first round Notes: by freshman wins in the 1500 meter of the SoCon tournament to Elon. The The Wildcats had the 10th seed in this year’s Notes: Notes: and long jump. The women had ’Cats lose two seniors, Alison Ruah and conference tournament and took down #7 Lacrosse ended their season in the NLC After Elon, the ’Cats now sit in 10th place in three seniors, Heather Connaroe, Samantha Galilena, who had a combined Wofford in the first round, 4-1. Joe Schafer ’13 Semifinals. Lily Graham ’11 got honored the SoCon. In order to make the tourna- Sarah Cline and Laura Childs who 58 singles wins and 62 doubles victories. and Calum Gee ’12 had perfect afternoons, as NLC Defender of the Year and Alanna ment, they need to sweep top-ranked had top-ten performances in the These two seniors will surely be missed. winning their 10th doubles match together Parker ’13 and Ann Fucigna ’14 were Georgia Southern and have Citadel and tournament. and each winning their singles matches. placed on First Team All-Conference. Western lose games to finish 8th overall. 11 The Davidsonian Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Sports Fountain wins Lacrosse falls to J-Ville in NLC Semifinals, SoCon Golf Graham, Defender of the Year Anna Stringfield Tournament Staff Writer The women’s varsity lacrosse Casey VanTassell or lower since Georgia Southern, team closed their season this Staff Writer where he shot a 66 and defeated weekend with their play in the Richard Fountain ’14 made a Eagle Logan Blondell in a five- NLC 2010-2011 tournament, mark on Davidson sports history hole playoff. Blondell and another hosted on Davidson’s own turf. when he won the SoCon Men’s Georgia Southern competitor were The ’Cats played a tough first Golf Championship April 17- within striking distance of Fountain round, proving victorious over 19, becoming the school’s sixth at the final holes of the SoCon, but Liberty University with an 11-6 all-time and the first since 1973. Fountain’s score prevailed. His score decision but ultimately, fell to Fountain’s victory earned him of 207 matches the lowest SoCon top-seed Jacksonville 19-7 in an automatic qualification to the tournament score in 11 events at the the semifinals. Davidson kicked NCAA Regional Championship, Country Club of South Carolina. off their tournament of play which will take place at a site to Last year’s champion also fired a 207. with a game on Friday against be determined on May 19-21. As a team, the ’Cats placed Liberty, while boasting tough Fountain capped off his victory eighth at 887 (293-299-295), defense. Top scorers for the ’Cats with a headlining third round, or 23-over-par. Sam Echikson in Friday’s game included Ann shooting a five-under-par 67, and ’14 was the next best Davidson Fucigna ’14 and Erin Keitel ’12 won by one stroke with a 9-under competitor, finishing in a tie for with two goals each. On the back 207. He spent the first two days of 30th place at 223, while Jackson half of the field, Lily Graham ’11 the tournament tied for the lead, Taylor ’12 finished at 228. John played tough defense and helped but pulled out the win after starting Skeadas ’13 and Bobby Urso ’11 cause 13 turnovers. The ’Cats the day teeing off from hole No. 10 rounded-out the Davidson lineup continued their weekend of play and completing the back-nine holes with 231 and 232, respectively. with a Saturday morning decision at two-under with four birdies and The Wildcats are five-time SoCon against Jacksonville. Despite two bogeys. He then birdied the Champions, but have not won since tough play, the ’Cats fell short of a par-four fourth and fifth holes claiming three-straight titles from win. For the overall results for the and the final, No. 9 hole to take a 1966-1968. Last season, the ’Cats photo by Tripp Bartholomew NLC conference team, Graham two-stroke lead into the Country finished in 10th place. Previous Club of South Carolina clubhouse. champions of the tournament Attacker Erin Doherty ’14 catches a pass during the NLC Tournament. See LACROSSE, This tournament win wasinclude Arnold Palmer (1948-49) Doherty, along with freshman Ann Fucigna and Paige Logan, paced the offense, scoring 90 goals in 18 games this season. page 10 Fountain’s second of the year. and Brad Faxon (1983). Check His other win was the Mizuno davidsonwildcats.com for updates Savannah Intercollegiate, hosted on Richard Fountain and his Pair of freshmen find podium in 1500-meter by Georgia Southern, in October. performance at the NCAA Regional His three rounds at the SoCon Championship, May 19-21. Championship were his first at par and long jump, ’Cats take fourth Sawyer Hicks podium, placing fourth in 4:00.74. took home the silver medal. Staff Writer Lantz later placed ninth in the Other successful Wildcats The Men’s Track and Field 800-meter run in 1:55.30, second included JinHan Song ’11, who team completed their outdoor best among SoCon freshmen. placed fifth in the 400 meters, season with a strong fourth- Continuing the theme of strong Taylor Martin ’12 who was sixth place finish at the Southern performances in the long- in the 400 hurdles, and Ian Tupper Conference Championships, held distance events, a trio of Davidson ’12, Vincent Weir ’13 and Sailor- in Birmingham, Alabama last runners cracked the top ten in Tynes, who placed fourth, eighth, weekend. As the team saw their the 5000-meter run. Charlie and ninth in the 3000-meter seniors off, it was surprisingly Schmitt ’11 placed fourth in steeplechase, respectively. Tupper a newcomer who quite literally 15:02.12, Demetrios Pagonis ’13 easily broke the school record, paced the Wildcats. Graham finished seventh in 15:10.72 and and Sailor-Tynes qualified Sailor-Tynes ’14, who established Ryan Hopkins ’12 took eighth in for the USA Junior Nationals. himself as one of Davidson’s best 15:20.46, showing that year-round Two Wildcat relays also scored distance runners in the fall by training really pays off. Hopkins points. The 4x100 team of Eduardo making the SoCon Cross Country additionally placed second in the Vaca ’13, Song, Lee Dorsey ’12 All-Freshman team, took home 10,000 meters in 30:42.77, just and Bryce Jones ’11 placed fifth, gold in the 1500-meter run. .39 seconds behind the winner. and the 4x400 team of Dorsey, With a time of 3:59.44, Sailor- Pagonis and Greg Marcil ’12 placed Song, Vaca and Martin was fourth. Tynes was the only runner to fifth and eighth, respectively. Due to tough competition in the break four minutes in the event, Stewart Dalton ’14 was another conference, the team was satisfied and did so running in the first first-year student who made a with their finish in this year’s SoCon photo by Sideline Sports heat. The 1500 turned out to big difference for the Wildcats. tournament, and look forward to Richard Fountain ’14 became Davidson’s sixth All-time SoCon be Davidson’s best event, as With a personal record long jump facing these opponents next year. Golf Champion and the first since 1973. Andrew Lantz ’14 also made the of 22 feet, 5.25 inches, Dalton

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Richard Fountain ’14 Graham Sailor-Tynes ’14 Raleigh, NC San Antonio, TX

Fountain picked a great time to win his second tourna- Attempting to match classmate Fountain’s feat, Sailor- ment of the year, the SoCon Championship. The freshman Tynes ran incredibly at the Men’s SoCon Track and became the school’s first champion in 38 years and the Field Championships over Easter Break. The freshman sixth in Davidson history. With the victory, he qualified for won the 1500-meter run in 3:59.44 as the only runner the NCAA Regional Championship on May 19-21 at a loca- to break the four-minute mark, and helped the ’Cats tion to be determined. He and other freshman leaders look finish 4th. A testament to his endurance, Sailor-Tynes to improve upon Davidson’s 8th place finish next season. began the year as an All-Freshman XC member and finished the year strong with the 1500-meter win.