Friday · October 13, 2006 The Lawrentian Vol. CXXIV, No. 5 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Smoking ban referendum again LU Fellows Inside Radhika Garland more precise term “stand-alone” bar, said Shawn Boogaard, Clear Air Works for The Lawrentian or tavern. spokesman. However, the term will not be “They are putting smoking back settle in included in the upcoming referendum on the menu.” Persistent and unyielding efforts Brianna Stapleton A&E because city officials recently voted Some of the establishments to lift the ban on public smoking in for The Lawrentian Appleton bars have succeeded in forc- against it, largely in response to pro- referred to include the Clubhouse Bar LSO gears up for an test from a local group called Clear within the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel ing another public referendum on the It’s hard to pick up your life, Air Works. and the Wooden Nickel Sports Bar & impressive season! issue this Nov. 7. move to a new place, and start a Stevie Schmidt, chairman of the Grill, both large businesses located on >> see page 6 The third attempt in the past two new job – especially when that job Clean Air Works board, criticized the College Ave. years, the effort is masterminded by is at a liberal arts university in a stand-alone reference as “inaccurate Proponents of the ban use these a coalition of 56 bar owners under mid-sized metropolitan area in the and misleading.” examples to show that the ban is not the political action group Appleton middle of Wisconsin. Clean Air Works was one of the only aimed at small businesses. Coalition for Business Owners’ Rights. The new Lawrence Fellows key groups that first initiated discus- This point has caused opponents Opponents of the ban see it as a have done exactly that: moved Op/Ed sion of the public smoking issue and of the ban to backlash against sup- severe disadvantage to business, while to Appleton and jumped into the circulated petitions to put the ban in porters for portraying licensed bars as Our two trial columns con- supporters point to the ban’s health experience by teaching classes this operation. restaurants. tinue this week. benefits for the general community. term. “[Bar owners] are asking to bring Rob Meyer, spokesperson for The issue was first brought to a Last spring, the Fellows were >> see page 4 smoking back into 42 establishments the Appleton Coalition for Business head in April of 2005 when voters carefully selected from a large pool that are also licensed to serve food,” Owners’ Rights, has noted that all 56 approved a far-reaching smoking ban of applicants. The applicants usu- businesses are licensed as in the workplace, including ally have graduate-level degrees taverns, despite what other bars, restaurants and any and are looking for teaching expe- products they may serve. Features other business with a license rience. Meyer admits that voter to sell liquor. Lawrence takes several Fellows turnout will be key in this Many bar owners felt each year and places them in a referendum, hopefully bring- and still feel themselves to department for a two-year stay. ing all those who had initially be at a disadvantage with This year you can find five new complained to bar owners neighboring bars that do not Fellows teaching classes in econom- out of the woodwork. have similar restrictions. ics, psychology, religious studies, City Clerk Cindi Hesse One year later, Class B- anthropology, studio art and art rejected the first petition licensed bar owners tried history. because it was over 400 sig- and failed to exempt them- Valerie Zimany is a Fellow in natures short of the desired selves from those restric- the art department with extensive 3,370. Eventually she certi- tions. Under law, a person experience in Asian ceramic tech- fied 3,497 signatures, mak- with a Class B license may niques. Leah Pillsbury is taking ing the petition valid. simply sell “intoxicating Zimany’s ceramics class this fall Appleton district alder- liquor to consumers by the and feels confident that the class person Walter Kalata told A Lawrentian in Itrusk. glass for on-premises con- will teach her many new skills. The Lawrentian that he sumption.” “In other ceramics classes I >> see page 2 doubted the referendum Recently, bar owners have taken we just make projects, would change. “At this point, tried to capitalize on this glaze them, and it’s over. Professor everybody has their heels definition in order to equate Photo courtesy of Google Images Zimany has taught us how to make down in it; the public knows their businesses with the The smoking ban on Appleton bars will appear as a referendum once again slip, how to make our own clay, and this November. what it wants.” how the firing process works,” said Sports the sophomore. A year devoted to what Lawrence does best When asked if she noticed a difference between having a Fellow Beck’s goals focus on defining individualized learning teach a class versus a professor who has been here longer, Pillsbury “We need to realize that [indi- An individualized learning envi- Emily Passey remarked, “You know, if you hadn’t vidualized learning] is an extremely ronment creates autonomous learn- for The Lawrentian told me that she was a Fellow I powerful part of the Lawrence expe- ers who can go out into the world would never have known!” rience,” says Beck. A major goal of armed with the knowledge of how At her Matriculation Convocation Sophomore Aneesh Chauhan is the exploration is to determine just to work and learn on their own. given Sept. 21, President Jill Beck taking Microeconomic Theory with what many and varied forms individ- For DeStasio, individualized learning made the announcement that this Fellow Adam Galambos. Chauhan ualized learning take across campus. also means that “students are taking school year would hold something found that “there is a sense of curi- This, Beck stresses, will “provide a responsibility for what they do.” a little different. This year will be a osity among the student population real sense of unity.” Both Beck and Burrows were theme year: Lawrence faculty, staff – ‘Who is this new guy?’” Men's soccer enjoys a two- Provost David Burrows, the immediately struck with Lawrence’s and students will explore individual- He said that the class is an designer of this year’s theme, points tight academic and artistic commu- game winning streak. ized learning and its practice across enriching experience, although out that the theme will allow every- nity upon their respective arrivals. >> see page 8 departments, from college to con- Chauhan felt that the new Fellows one in the Lawrence community to Beck looks at Lawrence with servatory. might feel that they need to prove focus on something that is an inte- what she calls an outsider’s per- Lawrence students are engaged themselves in their new environ- gral and distinctive part of the uni- spective. Having worked at three constantly in tutorials, independent ment, and as a result may give versity. universities prior to coming here, studies, small group laboratories or more homework than the average Weather studios, individual lessons, intimate He wants to “get everybody she believes that she has found professor. thinking” about this important issue. something special. discussion-based classes, collabora- Josh Hart, a Fellow in the psy- Associate Professor of Biology Beth “None of them were like this at tion with professors and honors chology department, is hopeful DeStasio offers that in the past, all,” she says. The faculty introduced projects -- all of these forms of indi- about the progress of his fall term there have been too many varying Beck to the Lawrence community vidualized learning. class. “This is my first time teach- ideas and goals for a given school by defining it for her: There is little Lawrence’s emphasis on the ing [Personality Psychology] so it’s year and believes that instituting a coercion to conform in Lawrence’s development of the individual is, as a challenge, but it’s a great topic theme will provide a sense of drive. collaborative environment and there Beck puts it, “unique and precious.” and I’m impressed with the stu- Burrows emphasizes a sense of exists a distinctive respect for the However, President Beck stress- dents’ level of engagement,” said the unknown when speaking of indi- individual. es, of the utmost importance, and Hart. vidualized learning, echoing Beck’s As a university dually strong in really, the engine driving the theme Hart was also pleasantly concern with generating real proof academics and fine arts, it is espe- Rain / Snow on Saturday for the year, is to define just what surprised by the self-sense of of Lawrence’s work within Mill’s phi- cially imperative that all faculty and Partly cloudy Sunday individualized learning is and how Lawrentians. “Many of the students losophy. students develop a deeper under- we at Lawrence University practice seem to have more of a grasp on There seems to be no way of standing of how learning is done Saturday (Last Quarter Moon) it. who they are and what they want in knowing just what individualized and thus work within a community Beck expounded John Stuart comparison to what I remember of High 46 learning means without exploring of mutual respect. Mill’s philosophy of personal liberty my peers in college, not to mention it deeply and with vigor through Burrows is optimistic that this Low 34 in her convocation and believes that my recent students at UC-Davis.” plenary discussions, focus groups investigation into the nature of Wind: WNW at 15 mph at Lawrence, we truly engage in and Hart is also enjoying his new and panels. DeStasio calls this an learning will strengthen the existing practice it. It is important, how- home. “The Fox Valley is beautiful “organic process.” programs at Lawrence. Sunday ever, to know the extent to which and most of the people here are DeStasio, appointed Faculty There are two pillars around High 52 Lawrence is truly working within exceptionally friendly and upbeat!” Associate to the President last which the rest of the exploration of Mill’s philosophy, and not just “pre- However, Hart does have one Low 33 spring, offers up her definition of individualized learning will be con- tending or assuming” we are, Beck complaint about the Appleton com Wind: WNW at 8 mph points out. The end result of this individualized learning without hesi- ducted. One, Henry Mayr-Harting, year’s effort should be some irrefut- tation. “Building student autonomy,” Source: weather.com able proof. she says. See Learning on page 4 See Fellows on page 4 The Lawrentian

2 Features Friday, October 13, 2006 Steppes Away: A Lawrentian’s Siberia "Egyptomania" In fact, the Irkutians that I’ve and Peace” fame. Russia being a liter- mits of international goods. lecture given An introduction asked say that, apart from being ary country, that kind of connection Cars imported straight from near Lake Baikal, there isn’t really pulls in a fair amount of museum Japan mean that every other driver to Irkutsk anything special about their city. traffic to see the cabins of the very here sits on the right side, with a bet- by visiting But that’s not completely true. families that were the inspiration for ter view of the gutter than of oncom- Adam Berey Visitors from other parts of Russia Leo Tolstoy’s most famous work. ing traffic. The warning placards on professor Staff Writer admire Irkutsk’s architecture, some- During the Soviet era, Irkutsk buses are all written in Korean. what rustic and a little less blocky was a major center for spreading T-shirts and notebooks sport the April West than that of their own cities. And Russian culture to the native Buryats embarrassingly poorly translated Staff Writer Few in America recognize the Irkutsk, in contrast to the prefabri- living in the region. They, along with but often-hilarious English phrases name of Siberia’s easternmost city, cated, Soviet-era industrial sprawls the recent influx of Koreans and popular throughout Asia. And appli- and those that do probably noticed it elsewhere, has a rich history going Chinese to this area, make for an ances don’t always fit the sockets, Oct. 9, Marjorie Venit, profes- playing RISK when they were trying back almost 400 years. That makes it interesting diversity not seen any- so adapters are a staple of every sor of ancient Mediterranean art to invade Mongolia. one of the first Russian settlements where in European Russia. household. and archaeology at the University of Irkutsk is the city where I’m in Siberia. And it’s not just people that are The deeper idiosyncrasies are Maryland, lectured on the influence spending the season that happens At first a remote imperial out- coming in from all over. It’s often gradually becoming clearer, of of Egypt in ancient Greco-Roman at the same time as autumn in post, Irkutsk was later known as a cheaper to buy products made for course, but in the meantime, there’s culture and the lure of Egypt in the Wisconsin. destination for exiles, including the the East Asian market, and the store comfort in the familiarity of such a city of Alexandria. I hesitate to use that same word Decembrist revolutionaries of “War shelves are like little economic sum- distant place. The lecture, which was held in for the Russian equivalent -- ever the Wriston Art Center auditorium, since the first snowfall in the first was part of a series given by the week of September there have been Archeological Institute of America. a few warm days, but the above- Venit began the presentation freezing temperatures are starting with signs of Egyptian influence seen to fly south. throughout America: pharaohs in Of course I don’t mean to be Legoland, on murals, in cartoons unpleasant, but it is Siberia, after -- such as “Tutenstein” -- and in all. buildings. So what’s here? Why Irkutsk? You can most notably find imag- To be honest, I had hardly any ery of Cleopatra because “Cleopatra idea before I came, which was the holds powerful romantic sway,” stat- point. Siberia is about as far as you ed Venit. can get from pudgy little Wisconsin, All the modern examples are a both in distance and in familiarity. testament to the idea of exoticism The most knowledge any of us really and luxury that ancient Egypt still have about this region is a few vague creates. For Venit, “Egyptomania” ideas of political prisoners slaving is a hard word to describe, but her in mines and nomads throatsinging definition centers on the adaptation in tents. or replication of Egyptian antiquity At the beginning, it was like a in other cultures. trip to the moon. I didn’t even have Venit’s presentation focused a picture in my mind of the city mostly on showing and explaining skyline or how its inhabitants dress, notable examples of how Alexandrian apart from the usual Russian ste- Greeks and Romans adapted and reotypes of fur hats and apartment adopted Egyptian themes and buildings so big they block out the motifs. sun for miles. The presentation was predomi- I was in for a big surprise -- in nantly in slide format, with the most general, it isn’t so strange after all. important images being specific This far away from anywhere, Egyptian examples from Roman and with a 16-hour time difference and Greek tombs, since they are among all but cut off from my native lan- some of the best-preserved monu- guage, Irkutsk still isn’t too different ments in ancient Alexandria. from Western cities. Rome found Egypt in a different Irkutsk has its museums, concert time and circumstance than Greece, halls, offices and nightclubs like and the Romans were attracted both any city anywhere else. Its 600,000 by the exoticism of Egypt and its reli- people work through their caffeine- gious traditions. As Venit said, “The fueled days, cramming into busses use of Egypt by the Romans showed and trams. Really, one doesn’t write sophisticated taste.” about it in that magical tone we save Venit concluded that for Paris, Venice, and all other well- Photo courtesy of Adam Berey “Egyptomania will continue to reached destinations in the world. Irkutsk’s main train station is a bright example of the pre-Communist elements still present in the city. enthrall us all; it is an ever-evolv- ing process that joins the past and present.” Student Caroline Jorgenson “Japan in Transition” conference starts today commented, “I enjoyed the lecture because it ended up being a lot Three-day conference to “explore Japanese cultural and social issues” more accessible than I had expected. I mean, ultimately, most of us are Nora G. Hertel Kikkoman Foundation, Japan Study, issues that can shed light on the conclude in Science Hall on Sunday Egyptomaniacs. So, it was pretty Staff Writer the Japan Foundation and the Henry traditional heritage of Japan and its with the last workshop and speaker reaffirming to know that the ancient Luce Foundation. possible implication on the transi- session, as well as a farewell recep- Greeks and Romans were too.” Venit earned her bachelor’s This weekend, Lawrence wel- Lawrence’s involvement in the tion of today’s Japanese societal tion. conference can be tied to the recep- values.” The “Japan in Transition” con- from the San Francisco Art Institute comes an impressive lineup for the and her doctorate from New York “Japan in Transition” conference. tion of a grant for the East Asian Current events, like the debate ference is a forum for reputable studies department. Associate over gender and imperial succes- academics in East Asian studies. University. She has done excavations Prominent figures in Japanese stud- in Tel Anafa, Israel and Mendes, ies from around the country are trav- Professor of Chinese Jane Parish sion, Sino-Japanese relations, and Professor Yang is pleased to share Yang served as a co-director of the changes that may result from the her own academic paper “with sev- Egypt, and is the author of numerous eling to Lawrence to present papers, articles as well as two books. participate in panel discussions, and grant. recent implementation of the young- eral colleagues and receive helpful listen to keynote speakers. She views the conference as est prime minister will be explored feedback.” The headlining speaker is “a nice follow-up to our four-year in the keynote addresses. As a conference to promote Takakazu Kuriyama, a former $1.5 million Freeman Foundation Guests may also choose to attend understanding and to share knowl- Japanese ambassador to the United grant,” which was awarded from three different workshops, presided edge, Lawrence students are encour- 25¢ States who studied at Lawrence as 2002-2005. over by Lawrence faculty members aged to take part in the events. a special student for the 1954-55 The topics to be discussed at the Jane Parish Yang, Mark Frazier and Yang expressed, “I hope Lawrence academic year. conference include art, anthropol- Brenda Jenike. students and faculty take advantage Personals Other keynote speakers include ogy, political science, history and The conference begins Friday, of this opportunity.” Bob Wakabayashi of York University culture. The issues span recent and Oct. 13 in the Wriston Art Center The conference promises to take Dear Charles - and Michael Schneider of Knox long-term developments and the cul- with a welcome reception and a dis- a holistic approach to examining the College. tural spectrum from national tradi- play of Lawrence’s permanent collec- present state of Japan and the direc- The conference is sponsored by tions to foreign policy. tion of East Asian woodblock prints. tion the country is heading. Way to go! several organizations -- including Presentations and discussions all The opening address by Kuriyama In hosting the event, Lawrence Hit that shit! Lawrence University -- dedicated center, however, around one mis- will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will take continues a tradition of encouraging to exploration of and education on sion statement. The organizers have place in the Wriston auditorium. and facilitating cultural understand- Japan and Japanese culture. clearly stated, “The purpose of this Workshops and the second key- ing between the United States and a love, yer roomate Other sponsors include the multi-disciplinary conference is to note address will take place Saturday Japan “in transition.” explore Japanese cultural and social in Science Hall. The conference will The Lawrentian

Friday, October 13, 2006 Features 3 Featured Athlete: Billy Bodle New professors on

Viking roverback Billy Bodle had a bit of a defensive three-peat this Saturday. The senior from Highland Park had a fumble recovery, campus, part II tackle for loss, as well as an interception. Bodle leads the Viking defense in tackles for the second straight season. Associate Sports Justin Berkowitz other people. I have had times Editor Phil Roy sat down with Billy to talk football. for The Lawrentian where I’ve questioned it, but within the past seven years, I knew it Q: Given that only the top team in the league advances into post- was what I wanted to do,” said This is a continuation of a season action, what are some of the goals for the Vikings in the Reinhart. recent article profiling newly hired next few weeks? Rinehart comes to Appleton tenure track professors at Lawrence after several years of working as a University. Billy: Well, if we play well and win on the road -- which we’ve had professor at four different schools trouble with -- we should run the table and get the 1987 off our per semester in New York City. Within the Lawrence faculty, backs. Our coaches have shown a lot of faith in us, and we haven’t However, Rinehart wanted to find there are some professors who are reached our full potential yet, but will look to give them as many a full time teaching position and entering their final year as a pro- wins as possible. began applying. fessor here, set to retire after many One reason for Lawrence’s years of teaching. Q: What, according to you, has been key to the Viking defense appeal to Others are just coming up with big plays this season? Photo by Kristina Nockleby Rinehart was beginning their the talent he Lawrence career. Billy: We have a pretty young defense with a lot of good athletes so it’s been a matter of people remembering saw in the stu- One pro- their responsibilities and coming together as a unit. Last Saturday really showed how we can get big plays out of dents. fessor begin- all the defensive players. And bowling … on Monday nights we go to “dollar bowling,” which is key. “The stu- ning his teach- dents here were ing career this Q: Do football players have conversations at the bottom of pile-ups? Have you had any that come to mind? comparable to term is Arnold my best stu- Shober, Assistant Billy: Some players get into it at the bottom of pile-ups. I’m not very eloquent with my mouth-guard in so don’t dents at Pratt,” Professor of normally say too much. I did get upset after I got hit at the end of a play this Saturday, and gave him the “the said Rinehart. G o v e r n m e n t . plays over, jackass,” but that’s about it. So far, Shober received Rinehart is his bache- Q: You guys face our rivals Ripon in the last game of the season. How much would a season-ending win against e n j o y i n g lor’s degree them mean to you and the team? his time at from Bradley Lawrence, cit- University and Photo courtesy www.lawrence.edu Billy: Our senior class hasn’t beaten Ripon in their college careers and we feel like this would be a good opportu- Arnold Shober, Assistant Professor of Government. ing inconve- went on to grad- nity to change that. It would be great for the seniors to go out victorious against our rivals in the Banta Bowl. nience as the uate school at the University of most difficult aspect of the transi- Wisconsin-Madison. tion -- coming to a small town and It was in grad school that figuring out when different stores International Insights: Vietnam Shober realized that teaching was are open. what he was interested in pur- Another professor new to teach- suing, and Lawrence appealed to Farmers bring their products to Bicycles are one of the most ing in the Midwest is Martyn Smith, Tam M. Dao him in a large part because of the for The Lawrentian the markets in nearby cities and popular means of transportation in Assistant Professor of Religious Freshman Studies people buy fresh food directly from Vietnam besides motorbikes. There S t u d i e s . program. them. This is a daily event since are very few cars except for buses Originally from “I was In his song “Bonjour Vietnam,” people don’t buy and store foods and taxies in the cities. Therefore, C a l i f o r n i a , attracted to the Marc Lavoine wrote, “Tell me your for a long time. We usually only buy instead of gas stations like in the Smith went to Freshman Studies house, your street; tell me this enough for one day. United States, you can find people Prairie College program because unknown entity / The floating mar- If you have ever gone to a on the side of the road earning in Alberta it would allow kets and the wooden sampans / farmer’s market you can imagine their living by repairing bicycles followed by me to talk about Someday, I will go there, someday how the market in Vietnam is, and motorbikes. the Fuller things that I can- to say hello to your soul / Someday, except for the fact that Vietnamese Along the road there are also S e m i n a r y not teach,” said I will go there, to say hello to you, markets are a lot more crowded -- two- and three-story houses built and Emory Shober. Vietnam.” we have about 84 million people in very close to each other. Stores and University for One of What is special about Vietnam our small country! These markets housing are not separated -- people his doctorate. Shober’s first that makes this French composer are a fun and distinguishing trait tend to use their first floor for Following impressions of develop such a great affection for of Vietnam. their family-sized enterprise and his schooling, Lawrence came a country that is foreign to him? Markets and stores are not live from the second floor up. Smith trav- about based on What is in Vietnam that makes him the only places where people can That’s the sketch of Vietnam eled through- his interactions Photo courtesy www.lawrence.edu want to go there so much? buy things -- vendors going from in my mind. There are so many Ben Rinehart, Assistant Professor of Art and Art out the Middle with various fac- The answer is not clear until street to street sell flowers, fruits, more things about lifestyle and East to places ulty members. you have a chance to come and “say brooms, carpets, clothes and other culture that words cannot fully like Cairo, Fez, Syria, Greece and “I found the faculty I’ve met to hello to Vietnam” yourself. Right items. While they sometimes walk, explain. Now as you have made a Turkey, putting his studies of Islam be very warm, friendly, supportive now, let me just take you a couple they can also be found on bicy- step closer to Vietnam, hopefully to use. and willing to help me with logis- steps further on your passage to cles. It is amazing how much these you will have a chance to visit my So, why teach? tics both inside and out of the gov- Vietnam. people can carry on their small country some day. Vietnam always “I had been working at a book- ernment department,” he said. A Vietnamese day starts with bicycles while still keeping them welcomes you! store, and part of my job was orga- When he looks back on his the morning market for everyone. under control. nizing reading groups. It ended own college experience, he vividly up that I was being paid to lead remembers lov- groups. I love to ing his chemistry read and then courses because I found out I they allowed him loved to talk to look at the about reading world in a differ- as well,” said ent way, and his Smith. American Political Smith chose Parties professor, Lawrence large- who taught him ly due to his to be critical of lack of experi- books. ence with the While some Midwest, but p r o f e s s o r s also because come straight of Lawrence’s from school in size. Wisconsin, oth- Photo courtesy www.lawrence.edu Martyn Smith, Assistant Professor of Religious “I’ve always ers come to Studies. imagined myself Appleton by way teaching at a of New York City, like Assistant small liberal arts school where I Professor of Art and Art History could really interact with my stu- Ben Rinehart. dents,” said Smith. Rinehart received his BFA Smith and his wife Emily, who from the Herron School of Art teaches Freshman Studies, are in Indianapolis and went on to excited to raise their family in the receive his master’s at Louisiana area. State University. For him, teaching They also are close enough to has always been a priority. Madison to go see Bob Dylan -- they Photo courtesy of Tam M. Dao “Since 19, I knew I had a pas- dated in part due to their love of Vietnamese vendors often balance heavy loads on their bicycles. sion for sharing information with the singer. The Lawrentian

4 opinions & Editorials Friday, October 13, 2006 Not Entirely Worthless Good ol’ daze at Lucy’s: Christopher Paustian strabismus often does not do herself for The Lawrentian justice in representing her ability to Memoirs of a dining service worker effectively answer questions, regard- Catherine Remmel Upon completing the milk trans- buffet line I remember thinking to less of how simple they may be. Even for The Lawrentian fer, I turned and announced, “Are myself, “Wouldn’t it be cool if some- Of all the high-pressure social if it was her birthday that very day, you talking about Miriam?” “Yes!” one possessed with a demon could situations we are thrust into, I find answering a question of her age would he said. “Thank you.” I replied, look at the shirt and the demon the one-on-one lazy eye conversation When I first met “Get Out” he be unusually mentally taxing. “You’re welcome.” He continued would be exorcized?” to be a particularly interesting insight was not wearing the shirt. The day I Second, due to the ever-pres- his discussion and I kept clearing My mind flew to a Jim Carrey into our culture. had first noticed him he was sitting ent objective of not committing any tables. film for about a second. As the name indicates, the lazy with friends, obviously from the incriminating stares at the affected Some time later, I had found The following year, I had the eye conversation occurs when you are religious studies group. eye and attempting to not sound like out from his conversations that privilege of working with the dedi- not only alone in speaking to a person They were having a discussion in an ignorant buffoon when answering his group was involved in religious cated young man at Lucy’s. We had stricken by strabismus (proper medi- the brightly lit section of Lucinda’s simple questions, one regularly cannot studies on campus. I had consid- many conversations about his choice cal term), but are also circumstantially dining room in Colman Hall. The remember many, or any, of the topics ered him a leader among his peers of study and how it related to what prevented from excusing yourself. student spoke boldly about the sub- discussed during the conversation. because he seemed to be the insti- was happening in the world. For me, these gauche situations ject and he seemed to be the leader I used to think that these defining gator of most conversations, and I sometimes imagine he could conjure awkward memories of meet- of the group. characteristics of the lazy-eye con- most people in the group directed someday be a peace instrument in ing the mother of my date for a dance As I proceeded in filling the versations highlighted certain posi- the “give and take” through “Get the Middle East situation. Is that during my junior year of high school. empty milk dispenser, I heard him tive qualities of polite, kindhearted Out.” just wishful thinking? Others will remember a similarly awk- speaking about the Israelites. He human beings. Yeah, that’s why it was One day, he wore the jersey Wouldn’t it be a miracle if all ward instance from a scene in Wayne’s seemed stumped about the name of so awkward, because I was being a shirt that displayed the large bold terrorists everywhere could be sub- World 2. Moses’ sister. Having taught Sunday good person who didn’t want to draw letters “GET OUT!” on the front. dued and expelled with a two-word What interests me about these school for many years, I knew the any undue attention to the person’s As he made his way through the slogan on the front of a shirt? situations is the massive amount of answer to his question. imperfections. effort the non-lazy eyed party exerts I was convinced by this outlook in order to give the false impression team or rousing rounds of banana for some time, but now I have another that they don’t notice anything awry chair, avoid that room. Dear Crushing, viewpoint. While the optically healthy with the other person’s optical func- Which brings us to the Butte des Well this is a tough one, especial- party may indeed be exhibiting kind- tions. Morts option. While not the most ly if you’re in the calculus sequence ness through their effort to downplay For me, I not only apply myself romantic name for a dining room, it and might end up in classes with the malady, the reason why we feel to appear normally attentive during is in French, and you can probably said “gorgeous guy” for long into that strong compulsion to be polite is these conversations, but often find make it sound good if you get a pro- the foreseeable future. That said, if of greater importance. myself mentally replaying the episode nunciation lesson (FYI: The French you’re really serious about this, start For better or for worse, we live in later in the day in an attempt to dis- Club meets on Thursdays at 7 in slow. Begin with the casual smile, the an image-centric culture. I am defi- cern any moments during which I may Hiett). perfectly executed pencil drop, and nitely not saying that I’m above it, have faltered in feigned ignorance. If the French doesn’t go so well, the, “Oops, I forgot my book; can I but, because of our beliefs, we view a Based upon my own trials and Downer dates there’s always the Chippewa Room, look on with you?” slight on someone’s appearance to be the shared experience of friends in which is usually quiet unless the ice If that seems to be getting a posi- of utmost offense. dealing with these delicate situations, and calc crushes cream machine breaks down or all tive response, it’s time for the study Perhaps there is nothing wrong the Kohler freshmen go to dinner at group. Have a few close friends agree I have noticed two recurring charac- I finally got up the nerve to ask with this, but I still would like to focus the same time. If you’re especially to start a group, invite him along, and teristics. this really cute girl out on a date. on listening to the person rather than dedicated, you might reserve Downer finally get your friends to call you First, the party not stricken by I don’t have much time or money, on not offending him. E, maybe by pretending you’re hold- and cancel at the last minute (make though, so I told her I’d take her to ing a club meeting of some kind. sure this happens while he’s listen- Downer for a nice dinner. How can I from various faculty members. Magic club is usually a safe one -- if ing). Then shrug, smile shyly, and make our first date unforgettable? The investigation into individ- anyone asks, just tell them you made say, “Well, I guess it’s just us then.” Learning - Looking for love in the lunch- continued from page 1 ualized learning began Sept. 28, everyone else disappear. You can take it from there. room with the “Plenary on Individualized Finally, the day of your date is The last step, if you’re brave and a Regis professor from Oxford Learning and the Lawrence crucial. Mexican is a no-no, pasta is can remember middle school pretty Dear Looking, University’s New College, will visit ‘Difference,’” hosted by Burrows bound to cause embarrassing stains, accurately, is the tell-all note. Take Desperate times call for desper- in November. and DeStasio and open to all faculty and the garbanzo bean bonanza is a piece of wide-ruled paper, prefer- ate measures, so you’ll need to get Mayr-Harting will give an organ members. just an all-around terrible idea. Tater ably torn out of a spiral notebook, creative to pull this one off. First recital -- his hobby -- Nov. 8, and, The premier plenary consisted tots are usually a safe option, as is and invest in a brightly colored gel thing’s first: talk to Hilda. Chances on Nov. 9, a talk on traditions of a discussion of the concept of falafel -- it sounds exotic and can be pen. Write in your best handwriting, are, if you ask nicely, she’ll let you of individual learning at Oxford individualized learning and allowed eaten very daintily. Before the big “Would you like to go on a date with use one of her lovely flower arrange- University, the international leader faculty to ask questions. date, make sure you shower and wear me? Check yes or no.” Then create ments as a centerpiece. If you’re real- in the practice and technique of DeStasio stresses that the first dark clothes to hide potential stains. two boxes, one labeled yes and one ly lucky, she might even fold a couple individualized learning. few activities at the beginning of Then put a smile on your face, pick labeled no. The rest is up to him. If of napkins into pretty shapes, which Then, in the end of March and the exploration will be faculty focus up your date, and swipe her in! he passes it back with a “no,” move your lady friend is bound to like. beginning of April, the President groups to meet in late October, on. Fact: He’s just not that into you. Next step: choose your dining of Oxford’s New College along with designed to narrow down ideas. The I’ve been in class for a few weeks If it’s a “yes,” go for it! space. The Appleton Room is conve- the presidents from Sarah Lawrence exploration will stem out from there now, and I have developed a little Besides, if it gets to the point nient because you don’t have to go College, the College of Wooster, St. with Professor Mayr-Harting’s visit crush on this totally gorgeous guy where you have a terrible breakup too far to refill your plate, but it’s John’s in Annapolis and President in the first week of November. who sits next to me. How do I hit that and hate each other’s guts, at least almost always crowded. Unless you Beck will convene to compare and The last item on the tentative up without it getting awkward later? you have it on paper that he did, at don’t mind your date being inter- contrast philosophies. schedule for first term is an inter- -Crushing in calculus one time, agree to date you. To further investigate individu- active panel discussion regarding rupted by the antics of the Frisbee alized learning, there will be faculty strategies for managing individual- ized learning. Terms two and three the ball 70 yards and into the end Nathan Braatz, had his first career plenary discussions; panels open to zone. interception. student, faculty and staff input; and also have similar tentative sched- Football ules. continued from page 8 The full moon seemed to be con- Braatz picked off the pass in the focus groups throughout the year. spiring against kicker Kenny Alvord, end zone with under two minutes left DeStasio, in her position as At the end of the school year, Quarterback Nick Maxam con- however, as he missed another extra in the contest, ending Lake Forest’s Faculty Associate to the President, after two unique opportunities nected with junior Dominique Lark point, this one hitting an upright. threat and giving the Vikings the 22-6 has done most of the organization to hear from faculty at Oxford on a short-pass play and Lark did Lawrence’s defense forced a punt victory. The win pulls Lawrence back of these activities. University and a series of groups, the rest, shrugging off the Forester out off Lake Forest’s first drive of to .500 with four games left to play. She began last spring by put- discussions, panels and meetings, defense on his way into the end the final quarter and the Vikings put The Viking defense kept Lake ting together a cross-departmen- there is hope that Lawrence’s edu- zone. together a solid drive that led to a Forest from converting on all three tal Committee on Individualized cational philosophy will truly come The 70-yard play was followed by field goal. of their red zone chances, putting Learning, and worked this summer into focus. an unsuccessful extra point attempt, The Foresters then made use of a them at the top of league in red zone with student Georgiana Mihaila on Beck, Burrows, DeStasio and the putting the score at 13-0. 51-yard kick off return and a 23-yard defense. researching the various ideas about various committees involved are all Lake Forest began putting togeth- pass play to finally put themselves on Lawrence’s next game is away individualized learning in the aca- working with an optimistic desire to er a promising drive at the end of the the scoreboard. at Knox. The Prairie Fire have a 2-4 demic community. answer questions, trying to shed a third quarter, making use of two big Lake Forest found themselves record and the Vikings, who are 3-3 DeStasio is leading faculty input bright light on the as yet undefined plays to reach the Vikings’ 20. with the ball a few minutes later overall, will be looking to pull back on this issue-garnering feedback, world of individualized learning at Joe Austin then created another after backup QB Ron Jacques had a to a .500 mark against conference fears, concerns, ideas and hopes Lawrence. big opportunity for the Vikings as pass intercepted. The Foresters put opponents. defensively, was dominated by wing he sacked Lake Forest’s quarterback, the ball in the air 12 times on their The Vikings will return home the Women's Soccer back Laurel Benson, who time and forcing a fumble that was picked up next drive, completing four passes following week for their Fall Festival continued from page 8 time again rejected IC’s lobs with by freshman Brian Janssen, who ran before another Viking sophomore, match-up against Beloit. powerful headers. clearances from defenders Amanda The Vikings, in spite of their He said that he looks forward in anthropology. Follett and Nicolette Riggins. defensive effort, could not score, Fellows to winter term and the opportunity Each Fellow is only teaching Indeed, Lawrence put on a spec- though Moore and Bean came continued from page 1 to teach seminars, which will allow one class fall term, but students tacular show and at times looked extremely close on a couple of occa- him to work with students on a should look forward to the more fearsome and aggressive. sions. The Lawrence women next take munity. “There are no dogs allowed more individual level. specialized classes the Fellows will Two IC players hit the deck early on Clarke College at Alexander Gym in the parks, even if your dog is on Also new this year are Karen offer in the future. Their unique in the second half, and no foul was on Saturday. a leash. What kind of nonsense is Park Koenig, a Fellow in religious expertise will add new dimensions called. The last quarter of the game, that?” studies, and Amy Speier, a Fellow to the Lawrence curriculum. The Lawrentian

Friday, October 13, 2006 opinions & Editorials 5 Staff Editorial Students, businesses would The benefit from Viking Gold extension PHOTO POLL : Lawrentian For many Lawrentians, a major reason for choosing this school is its “What new policy would you convenient position right in the middle of Appleton. Restaurants, bars, Editor in Chief: malls, an airport, a bus station and more are all signs that modern civili- instill at Lawrence?” Corin Howland zation is within easy reach. Most restaurants close to campus depend on student business, and students depend on them for a late-night sandwich Managing Editor: or chicken lo mein. Corey Lehnert Because of this close relationship, an effective arrangement could News Editor: be implemented which would allow students to purchase goods from Beth McHenry local businesses using the Viking Gold debit system. Purchases would be easier and probably more frequent, and an arrangement of this sort would “The library should be open Associate News Editor: guarantee that the relationship between the campus and local businesses until 5 a.m.” Emily Alinder - Alison Salo remained strong. Features Editor: Aside from food vendors, Conkey’s Bookstore would also be a good Meghan McCallum candidate for Viking Gold or student account purchases. Lawrentians are often faced with large book costs at the beginning of the term, and setting Opinions & Editorials Editor: aside a certain amount of Viking Gold money to pay for books or charg- Veronica DeVore ing them to a student account would make this process much easier. In A & E Editor: addition, Conkey’s would benefit from the relationship because they could Hannah Jastram avoid credit card access fees and complications with processing checks. Of course, there would be many logistical and cost issues to consider Associate A & E Editor: when implementing a system like this, as similar programs are usually Paul Karner reserved for larger universities. However, because of local businesses’ Sports Editor: extremely strong reliance on income from students, they would most likely “Ten-minute grace period Peter Griffith express significant interest in its implementation. From the students’ point to classes once the snow of view, a lack of cash or the long wait for a paycheck would be less likely arrives.” Associate Sports Editor: to hinder their purchasing from local businesses. - Vertecia Hodge Philip Roy Finally, another concern regarding such an arrangement is that cam- Co-Photo Editors: pus Dining Services’ income could suffer. When compared to downtown Raad Fadaak businesses, however, Dining Services will remain unique in two ways: First, Jen Cox in its extremely student-friendly atmosphere and second, in its unbeatable convenience. Layout Editor: Lawrence students tend to be both extremely busy and hesitant to Karl Weber leave the “Lawrence Bubble” more than a few times per week. The exten- Associate Layout Editor: sion of Viking Gold to select downtown businesses would simply increase Christie McCowen the possibility that they would frequent those businesses instead of others and would not significantly affect the use of Dining Services as the best “If you’re going to throw up, do it Copy Chief: way to get a quick, complete meal. in your room.” Mandy Burgess - Megan Parry The main issue at stake is the convenience of students and local busi- Business Manager: ness owners, and both would benefit from an agreement extending Viking Dane Sorensen Gold past the boundaries of campus. Web Manager: Brent Schwert

Circulation Manager: Kimchi and Coffee Meghan McCallum An American in Korea Journalism Advisers: Justin Eckl nuclear weapons. Staff of the Appleton Post-Crescent for The Lawrentian I don’t want to be an alarmist here folks, but if you do end up thinking Campus Adviser: North Korea has nuclear weapons about doing this sort of thing, you “Every Tuesday from 2-2:30 Paul Shrode and detonated one just the other day. should know something about the one must cease from home- Most of you are probably thinking: political situation of the region in work and have a dance party Editorial Policy: “Why does this concern me?” Right. which you intend on living. There’s thanks to music blasting from Editorial policy is deter- Unless the U.S. jumps head first into no lack of Americans who equate The Nipple of Knowledge.” mined by the editor. Any opin- this one, it doesn’t concern you. the non-Western world with a lawless - Angie Pray ions which appear unsigned are those of the majority of terrain, but I’ve met just as many It concerns me. In a few weeks The Lawrentian’s editorial from now I’m headed out to South Westerners in Korea who were willing board. Korea to teach English to college stu- to go into any country completely Letters to the editor are dents. Truthfully speaking, I’m headed ignorant of any security risks. welcome and encouraged. The back there because that’s what I’ve My friend wanted to vacation in editor reserves the right to edit been doing for the past year. I gradu- Sri Lanka for a few weeks before she for style and space. Letters ated from this fine school in 2005, and spent a month in India because she must be e-mailed to: since then I’ve been teaching English found a great deal on plane tickets. [email protected]. Submissions by e-mail should This is right when the Tamil Tigers in Korea. be text attachments. After you graduate you may be decided to restart hostilities in what interested in teaching English in a was before a 22-year civil war. This is “No Freshman Studies.” —All submissions to the edito- foreign country. It’s in a completely just one example, but the point is: It’s - Tony Lor rials page must be turned in to different part of the world so there’s worth looking into. The Lawrentian no later than definitely an adventure element, and I’m not sure which is worse: the 5 p.m. on the Monday before it’s a nice transition between college American-as-old-lady, afraid to go out publication. and a “real job.” If you’re interested of the house, or the American who —All submissions to the edi- torials page must be accom- wants nothing more than to counter- in this line of work, where you go Photo poll by Mike Korcek. panied by a phone number depends on your individual proclivi- balance this stereotype without know- at which the author can be ties and interests. ing anything else about the world. contacted. Articles submitted I wrote my senior thesis on the As for me, I’m no old lady, but ORC Mardi Gras Party without a contact number will nuclear situation in North Korea, and I will re-register with the U.S. State not be published. northeast Asia more generally held Department when I get back to Korea Saturday the 14th —The Lawrentian reserves the some interest for me. So, when my just in case those paragons of com- 9:00pm 'til you wake up! right to print any submissions friend asked me if I wanted to come promise George W. Bush and Kim received after the above dead- line and to edit each submis- Jong Il don’t see eye to eye on how to Korea to teach English for a pretty sion for clarity, decency, and decent wage and live rent-free (my this nuclear thing should play out and grammar. school paid my rent), it was a no- the proverbial fecal matter hits the brainer. And that, in a roundabout proverbial electrically powered wind —Letters to the editor should way, brings me back to North Korea’s device. not be more than 350 words, and will be edited for clarity, The opinions expressed in these editorials are those of the decency, and grammar. —Guest editorials may be students, faculty, and community members who submitted arranged by contacting the them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian editor in chief or the editorials editor in advance of the pub- does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff edi- lishing date. torial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. Because one Mardi Gras per year just won't cut it. The Lawrentian

6 Arts & Entertainment Friday, October 13, 2006 Let Me Count the Ways LSO season commences But as far as these three alumni Alex Schaaf Jess Vogt who just recently finished recording LSO concertmistress Burcu Göker. For The Lawrentian performing together, this is the first Staff Writer the series of songs with piano, will A native of Turkey, Göker connects time it has happened, said McGuire. join the orchestra for this work. with the composer of “Symphonic Richmond Friedlund, a lead orga- This will be the second time this Metamorphosis” because Hindemith Three distinguished Lawrence nizer of the performance, comment- Saturday evening, the Lawrence work has ever been performed by visited Turkey in the 1930s, com- theater alumni will be returning this ed, “The three alumni have followed community can look forward to an orchestra, and its premier perfor- posing and teaching music there. week for a Friday night performance very different paths, but each credits outstanding start to an ambitious mance in Wisconsin. “He traveled all over and was in the Cloak Theatre. P.K. Allen (‘65), their time at Lawrence as the spring- season of the Lawrence Symphony “What’s so outstanding about inspired by all different styles,” Liz Megan Cole (‘63) and Ted Katzoff board for their careers.” Orchestra. these songs is the connection Göker says. (‘65) will perform “Let Me Count the Friedlund continued, “They In a concert of celebratory 20th- between the words, text and the “It’s a challenge for the begin- Ways,” a staged reading of many dif- want to share some of their experi- century pieces, conductor David music,” commented Becker. ning of the season,” says Becker. ferent works. ences with another generation of Becker aims to expose musicians Based on five poems by Carl Later in the year, audiences can “It’s a compilation of a bunch Lawrentians.” to great orchestral works and to Sandburg, the work paints deeply look forward to Poulenc’s “Concerto of different poems and sections Kathy Privatt, Associate Professor expand their knowledge of classical descriptive pictures. “What he’s for Two Pianos in D Minor” with fac- of stories,” said stage manager of Theatre Arts, added, “They’re com- repertoire. talking about with words you can ulty Michael Kim and Kyung Kim on Allie-Marie McGuire. “For example, ing back to perform because they “It’s about what prepares them hear in the music.” piano, and works by Puccini, Mozart there’s a poem by e.e. cummings in have a passion for this school and for the real world of orchestral per- The final piece on the pro- and Mendelssohn. there; there’s also an excerpt from what they do.” formance,” said Becker. “And also gram for Saturday is Hindemith’s The season culminates in a ‘The Pickwick Papers,’ which is by The performance will take place just an entertaining concert for the “Symphonic Metamorphosis of spring performance of Tchaikovsky’s Dickens,” said the sophomore. Friday, Oct. 13 at 8:00 p.m. in the audience.” Themes” by Carl Maria von Weber. “Violin Concerto Opus 35 in D Allen, Cole and Katzoff com- Cloak Theatre. The performance is Saturday’s concert kicks off This piece offers a unique opportu- Major,” featuring new conservatory plied the reading, an adaptation of free and open to the public. with LSO’s rendition of Leonard nity for the audience to hear every faculty violinist Wen-Lei Gu. “Pleasure and Repentance” by British “Let Me Count the Ways” is fund- Bernstein’s “Overture to Candide.” section of the orchestra showcased. Such and ambitious program is stage director Terry Hands. ed by the Marguerite Schumann ,’44, A raucous, upbeat work, “They all get a change to take challenging for the LSO. Katzoff visited Lawrence last year Memorial Lectureship, which spon- “Candide” has been performed by the front stage,” says Becker. “But every piece of music is to give a special presentation for the sors speakers on topics that were the New York Philharmonic several Amelia Perron elaborated on challenging for an orchestra,” com- theater department. After graduation of special interest to her such as times, including without a conduc- the character of the piece. “The ments Göker. “It can be musically he went on to do some fight chore- history, music and writing. tor at the memorial service to its Hindemith is actually based on simple, but it still is challenging. ography, so he came with another A discussion will follow the pro- composer. these children’s songs and it’s writ- Each piece is difficult for a different alumnus and did a demonstration. duction. “It’s a canon in the major orches- ten in a Neo-Baroque style, with reason.” tral repertoire and a real showoff some of Bach’s techniques but with Becker says that the demand- piece,” says Becker, adding that he 20th-century harmonic ideas,” said ing repertoire is a tribute to his hopes it will display the full talent the sophomore. students. of the 94-member LSO. “So you get these really quirky “When you look at the season 25¢Personals Another highlight in the concert places where one minute you’ll and see major composers, it’s the will be a new version of John Musto’s have this riotous brass foray into biggest compliment I can give to “Dove Sta Amore” for soprano and jazz, and then all of a sudden the them. It is a major challenge, and Duke - K, orchestra, originally composed for woodwinds come in with this fugue I’m totally convinced they can meet piano and soprano vocalist. thing.” that challenge.” You know you couldn't Faculty soprano Patrice Michaels, It is also a personal favorite of You'll never have the crown. I'll see you dead think of anything better, before I see you king. so get off my back for once. Artist Spotlight: Mark Johnson love, the prince love, In the humble cam- P pus music scene here at Lawrence, it’s difficult to stand out and claim Dear Greg S.- a place above the typi- I wanted to put that picture of you on the front page, cal college-rock stigma. but then I found something else. So now it's in Sports. Junior Mark Johnson, with his curiously clever Love, Beth M. songwriting and elated onstage persona, has managed to become a favorite among the gui- Clip ‘n’ Carry tar-toting liberals at LU. Here’s a little glimpse into the mind of this and not waste anyone’s warmhearted anti-rock star-to-be. time. Fri., 8:00 p.m. Play: “Let Me Count the Ways.” Cloak Theatre. Where are you from and what do Can you tell us a little you study here at Lawrence? bit about the different bands you’ve played in Fri., 9:00 p.m. Ellis concert. Photo courtesy of Mark Johnson I’m from Iowa City, Iowa and I over the years? study economics and environmen- I tried writing educational Coffeehouse. tal studies. I played drums in a band songs but found it too hard. I think called King Redbird and was really that I’m more productive at writing Sat., 8:00 p.m. Lawrence Symphony When and how did you start play- inspired to write music after the songs when my song-writing time ing and writing music? first band practice. After about six is balanced out by being productive Orchestra concert. months they stopped calling me for in other ways. Chapel. I wrote my first song in fifth practice because -- I found out later grade while swinging on the swing -- I looked too happy when I was What do you hope to accomplish set and watching my more athletic playing and they were looking for with your music? Sun., 6:00 p.m. Choir Concert: “Praise Is friends play soccer. It was about someone a little more edgy. James Bond and sounded a little Later I played drums for a band I guess I mostly want my songs What I Do!” Chapel. like the theme song. Over the next called Some Shocking Sexy and to be pretty or fun to sing, but four years I only wrote two songs, gradually started singing some of when I’m writing lyrics I try to Mon., 8:00 p.m. Guest Recital: Anthony which were long and didn’t have the songs and writing my own. My have some particular sort of mes- much of a melody. All I remember senior year my friends and I started sage that will help me get out of a DiSanza, percussion. is that one was about giant leeches a band called The Bonecrushers. particular kind of funk. I hope that Harper. called “Bloodsuckers.” I got faster Instead of practicing, though, we I can use some of my songs to slap and better at writing songs when would usually think of all the sweet my wrist if I’m feeling something high school started. things we could do as a band and useless like self-pity. Mon., 10:00 p.m. Jazz Open Jam Session. then would use any bit of work we Are there any artists or performers did as a justification for a couple What are your plans for the future, Coffeehouse. who you consider to be particularly hours of capture the flag Halo. either near or distant? inspirational? At Lawrence I’m in a band called Honey Bee Farmers and we’re a lot Over the summer I got into Tue., 7:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Fall They Might Be Giants, because more committed. cooking, so I would tentatively like Festival Movie. Wriston. they somehow make me pay atten- to get into that more in the near tion to their lyrics and they put a How do your studies at Lawrence future. I would also like to design lot of songs on their albums. I also compliment your work with a really cool planned community Thu., 8:30 p.m. French Film Festival. admire how Pete Snyder (‘06) is music? and convince my family and all my International House. determined to keep his songs short friends to live there with me. The Lawrentian

Friday, October 13, 2006 Arts & Entertainment 7 Heinavanker ensemble soothes the spirit Hannah Jastram reserved,” Bjella said. The mem- event in Bjella’s absence. He was sound of perfect resonance, Arts & Entertainment Editor bers of the White Heron Chorale, a amazed by the group’s ability. admired by Perron and all present. mixed-voice community choir that “I thought their intonation and Some of the songs that the blend were impeccable,” Swan said. ensemble performed were based Friday, Oct. 6, chorale enthu- Bjella also conducts, housed the “I was particularly impressed by a on texts from the Lutheran Hymnal. siasts gathered in the Memorial group and many were present at piece near the end of the program The melodies, however, bore little Chapel for a special treat. The Friday’s performance. where the two women were singing resemblance to typical German Grizzly Bear six-person Heinavanker ensemble, The Heinavanker ensemble a ‘drone’ against the men’s beauti- tunes. hailing from Estonia, gave an a began singing together in 1988 ful four-part harmony. Since the “The chords don’t have a spe- cappella performance of Gregorian in Tallinn, Estonia. “Heinavanker” Paul Karner notes were so perfectly blended cific harmonic direction,” Perron chants, early polyphony, and means hay wagon and it refers Rock Columnist and in tune, it caused us to hear explained. “The harmonies kind Estonian sacred folk songs. to an altarpiece by Hieronymus overtones in the room.” of wind in and out amongst them- Rick Bjella, Director of Choral Bosch. Amelia Perron was also selves without creating long-term Studies and Professor of Music, The painting depicts a wagon One would think that a band impressed. “By most accounts, this tension to get somewhere.” received an e-mail from Olev, the carrying beautiful music rolling born out of a bad breakup would was one of the best guest concerts After the performance, a free- leader of the group, a year and a to its destruction while a pray- have very little of substance to offer heard here,” she gushed. will donation was taken. Many peo- half ago. “I asked for a CD of their ing angel and hidden demon vie the greater musical community. “For starters, they had a perfect ple, however, opted to purchase singing and then was blown away for possession of the music. The Considering the last incarnation of technical command. Singers have CDs of the Heinavanker ensemble’s by their quality,” he said. group’s signature picture shows this sob story was by our favorite this ability -- theoretically -- to be work in order to enjoy the delicious Unfortunately, Bjella was unable the members piled into just such Tiger Beat model Chris Carraba, in tune in a way that a piano never expertise in the comfort of their to attend the performance, as he a wagon. Brooklyn’s Grizzly Bear did not can be,” said the sophomore. own homes. was in Lithuania guest conducting Since 1996, the group has been seem to be a recipe for success. “A really good group of singers “With music like this, you can the professional chorus, Polifonija. touring extensively. It’s hard to find a bit of press can sing these intervals that are just find a really comfortable spiri- “The Lithuanian trip came up Phillip Swan, Associate Director about these guys that doesn’t dis- just perfect.” tual place,” Perron smiled, “Even if after I had already got a date of Choral Studies, organized the cuss the story of Ed Droste record- The result is a ringing, open you’re an atheist.” ing a bunch of songs after a rough breakup and finally starting a band and releasing the demos as the debut release “Horn of Plenty” (2004, Kanine). Though the album was well received, reviews of their most recent release, “Yellow House” (2006, Warp), have carried a hint of surprise from many critics. There is a serious depth to the music on “Yellow House” that is strikingly apparent. Droste’s thick, earthy arrangements are inexplica- bly tied to the structures of the songs, making the kaleidoscope of textures, timbres and rhythms flow seamlessly in and out of one anoth- er without sounding the least bit forced or overambitious. As more and more records are being injected with overdubbed arrangements that often serve to add dynamics and/or substance to a song that lacks it otherwise, “Yellow House” was clearly conceived as an epic album. The lo-fi rings and scratches (all the songs were recorded in Droste’s mom’s living room) add a cinematic depth to the guitars and drums on “Yellow House.” Mixed with the quietly grating electronics and the sweet vocal harmonies and orches- tral arrangements, Grizzly Bear has managed to create an album that is epic yet unmistakably human. The opening track “Easier” pro- gresses with a sort of dreamlike stream of consciousness between soft, exposed melodies to lush harmonies echoic of Olivia Tremor Control or late Brian Wilson. Droste’s knack for juxtaposition and compo- sitional frugality makes every twist and turn arrive completely natu- rally. The anthematic “Lullabye” begins with a soft, bell-laden waltz and slowly clears a way for a bil- lowing electric guitar line as Droste sings “Chin up, cheer up” over an accompaniment of massive drums and angelic vocal harmonies. Similarly, the quietly brooding “Control and Remote” moves and swells with unexpected bursts of orchestral fervor that give a sense of purpose that pervades even the more hushed sections. As diverse as the sounds are on any single track from “Yellow House,” there is an overwhelming sense of tonal unity that doesn’t require any personal concession in order to get lost in the music. There is nothing conjured up on this record, and that’s really what gives “Yellow House” its alluring luster. Not gimmicks or an overzealous attempt to musically emote -- just straightforward post-rock composi- tional genius. The Lawrentian

8 Sports Friday, October 13, 2006

Vikes go 2-1 in first full week of October Lawrence University Kyle Dallman only three shots, two of which were on shots, one of which found home in the Staff Writer goal but handled brilliantly by sopho- 78th minute. more goalkeeper Hunter Ryan. Freshman TJ Frett clocked a beauty scoreboard After proving the age-old saying While Viking starters played well from range and added the other Viking “offense is contagious” in last week’s by moving the ball and creating oppor- goal, securing the 2-0 LU victory. FOOTBALL bout with Lake Forest with a particu- tunities, the surprise on Saturday came Sunday the Vikings wrapped up Oct. 7 larly prolific second half, with four the week with Illinois College and goals all coming in under 25 min- Lawrence 22 played with the fever that previous Lake Forest 6 utes, the Lawrence University men’s Viking soccer teams have shown soccer team seems to have finally under current head coach Blake MEN’S SOCCER Vikes, More ended the early skid that has thus far Johnson’s reign. been the blemish on their record. After only 1:40 the Vikes Oct. 8 Lawrence was hosted by Carroll added their first chicken scratch of Lawrence 2 Vikes! College midweek, a team who could the game on a missile from senior Illinois College 0 hold their own defensively against forward Max Beltzer. Lawrence with Peter Griffith the Vikes. Carroll played smart defenders allowed just three shots Oct. 7 Sports Editor defense and wore out a frustrated on goal while offenders threw 12 Lawrence 2 Viking squad. at an Illinois College goalie that Monmouth 0 Freshman midfielder Rick Moore seemed to be the only peg hold- Yankees suck WOMEN’S SOCCER Any baseball fan will tell you that was held to one shot that was wide ing the Lawrence flood gates from of the mark. In all, the Vikings mus- they have two favorite teams: the team bursting open. tered only two shots on goal. Carroll Oct. 8 that they root for, and whomever is Doug McEneaney added anoth- Lawrence 0 managed nine shots and, while not Photo by Kristina Nockleby playing the Yankees. So for those of us er Viking goal in the 59th min- Illinois College 1 appearing dominating on offense, Senior Greg Sydow fends off an IC defender. ute and in doing so iced the 2-0 who root for the 22 teams who didn’t took advantage of opportunities to off the bench, with both goals being Lawrence win. Oct. 7 make the playoffs this year, Oct. 7 was win 2-0. scored by substitutes. The Vikings ride a two-game win- Lawrence 1 a great day. It was the day that the Saturday the Vikes hosted Junior Ryan Pikna led the charge ning streak into their home match up Monmouth 5 Yankees were sent home early. Monmouth College. Lawrence allowed by pelting the opposition with six Oct. 14 with Clarke College. It had been said that the ‘06 Yanks WOMEN’S TENNIS were not only the best team in baseball, Lawrence 1 but perhaps the best team that the Lawrence pulls back to .500 on St. Norbert 8 Yankees had ever put together. Maybe even the greatest lineup in the history back of big defensive plays CROSS COUNTRY of the game. I can’t argue with that. Phil Roy popped the ball out of a Forester and returned to the Lawrence 5-yard In fact, it makes the Tigers’ 3-1 series Oct. 7 Associate Sports Editor receiver’s hands after the catch was line with two minutes left in the 9th Dan Huston Invitational win in the ALDS (first round!) even made, and roverback Billy Bodle quarter. Men's 4km sweeter. Lawrence took on Lake Forest last grabbed the ball out of the air to The Viking defense stuffed two 10th out of 12 So what happened to America’s Saturday under a full moon and the prevent the Foresters from getting on rush attempts, forcing the Foresters Team (My apologies to Cowboys fans)? lights at the Banta Bowl. The Pep Band the scoreboard. to take the aerial route on third down. Women's 4km Well, great pitching beats great hitting made their first appearance of the The Viking offense remained The pass was tipped by a receiver and 13th out of 16 unable to break through a tough Lake then spectacularly caught by a diving every time. Detroit had the best pitch- season to add to the festive air. Lawrence RB Aljay Wren managed Forest defense, and would not enter Billy Bodle, bailing out the Vikings as VOLLEYBALL ing in the bigs this year, and even the to take the Vikings into Lake Forest the half drew to a scoreless close. Yankees’ suffocating lineup (Robinson Oct. 7 territory three plays into the game, The Viking defense came up Lawrence 1 Cano hit 9th and challenged for the but an intercepted pass put an end big, once again, in the third quarter. Concordia(Wis.) 3 AL batting title) couldn’t get going to that drive. Sophomore DB Evan Neuens couldn’t against the young guns (Verlander) and have picked a more opportune time The Vikings regained possession Lawrence 0 crafty veterans (ageless Kenny Rogers) after a three-and-out by the Foresters for his first career interception as he Lakeland 3 that the Tigers brought to the mound. and moved the chains twice before a picked off QB Jeff Ziemnik’s pass at They were simply outpitched. And I holding penalty and a dropped pass the end of Lake Forest’s first drive Oct. 5 and returned it 39 yards. laughed all the way onto the Tigers forced the punt team onto the field. Lawrence 2 The Foresters looked extremely Lawrence handed the ball off Ripon 3 bandwagon. threatening as the first quarter wound Photo by Kristina Nockleby four times as Aljay Wren put up the Next comes the shakeup, right? "Saturday Night Lights" - LU played it's first night to a close, driving down the field game in years. first points of the game. The Vikings Firings every which way, the Boss on some big offensive plays. Lake would extend the lead on their very standings spending his 200 million some other, Forest started the second quarter on the Forester red zone the entire half. next drive, on a play that was defi- more profitable way? Well … no. He Lawrence’s 18 but would lose the ball A Lake Forest score, however, seemed nitely one for the highlight reel. FOOTBALL backed Joe Torre for next year, and more than probable when Viking kick- on the very first play of the period. Team MWC O’all er Kenny Alvord had a punt blocked A-Rod says that he likes his man- Viking linebacker Joe Austin St. Norbert 5-0 6-0 ager too much to leave. Besides, the See Football on page 4 Ripon 5-0 5-1 Yankees loyal fans will keep coming Illinois College 4-1 4-2 back, right? Monmouth 4-1 4-2 Women play better defense, can't score Lawrence 2-3 3-3 Well not so fast. Another disap- Ted Johnson Eisner-Pryor’s tenacity around the ball through their midfield, but once they Staff Writer Carroll 2-3 2-4 pointing exit from the playoffs coupled in the midfield kept possession for passed the ball through to their strik- Knox 1-4 2-4 with the Mets success (this year’s real Lake Forest 1-4 1-5 Two conclusions can be made the Vikings. ers, they could not free themselves for “best team in baseball”) might just Golemgeski and Bean worked open shots. Grinnell 1-4 1-5 about the most recent match played Beloit 0-5 1-5 push New York’s fans -- and their by the LU women’s soccer team. together well on the attack and found When Lawrence regained posses- anything-less-than-a-championship-is- First, the defense has gathered an opportunity early on in the game. sion, the ball always found its way The IC keeper could not hold on, and to the right side, where Eisner-Pryor MEN’S SOCCER a-failure attitude right over the East itself together after a 5-0 loss to Team MWC O’all one of the two struck the ball again fought for control of it, often passing River, where Shea Stadium is quietly Carroll College and a 5-1 loss to Grinnell 5-0-1 7-2-3 in response, but again the keeper back and forth with Ashlee Moore. becoming the best place to catch a Monmouth. The ladies in the back St. Norbert 4-1-0 8-2-1 stopped the ball, this time wrapping It was midway through the first game in America’s baseball city. held Illinois College, Saturday’s oppo- Beloit 4-1-0 5-2-1 it up. half when two of Lawrence’s defend- Lawrence 4-2-0 7-5-0 Luckily, even if there is an intra- nent, to only one goal. For opposing teams, that means Bean, dodging and dribbling ers converged on advancing striker Carroll 2-1-1 2-6-2 borough power shift, I don’t see anyone if Lawrence plays defensively as well through the IC defense, fired again Mandy Hays, who fell to the ground. Lake Forest 2-2-0 5-4-0 hating the Yankees any less. And with as it did on Saturday, they will An official called a foul, and Ill. College 1-3-0 1-8-2 Ripon 1-5-0 1-11-0 Cory Lidle doing his best Mohammed need some luck, or ability to Hays calmly buried the ensu- Monmouth 0-3-1 4-5-2 Atta impression, New Yorkers have to draw fouls, in order to score. ing penalty kick. Knox 0-5-1 2-7-2 worry about a new kind of terror - this This was indeed the case for Predictably, star LU mid- fielder Jules Eggum entered time in the form of losses, coming Illinois College, who won 1-0. the game to help the Vikings WOMEN’S SOCCER straight from The House That Ruth The second conclusion retaliate. Castillo appeared on Team MWC O’all that must be drawn is that the Grinnell 6-0-0 9-2-1 Built – and Kenny Rogers Took Down. the field shortly thereafter. Vikings have stumbled offen- St. Norbert 5-0-0 7-3-0 sively, connecting with the net The Viking defense avoid- Lake Forest 3-1-0 5-4-0 only once in the last week. ed further penalties but con- Carroll 3-1-0 5-5-0 The Vikes started tinued to play aggressively, Monmouth 3-2-0 7-3-1 with Jackie Bean and Pam and IC was awarded two free Beloit 2-3-0 5-4-0 Golemgeski on the attack, and kicks, both of which LU goal- Ill. College 2-3-0 5-6-0 a somewhat new lineup in keeper Candice Gangl saved. Lawrence 1-4-0 3-8-0 Ripon 1-5-0 3-8-1 midfield, probably due to the On the other end of the Knox 1-6-0 1-9-1 fatigue caused by the week- field, the Vikings let opportu- Photo by Ben Doherty nities pass them by. Halftime end’s double-header. Leah Eisner-Pryor is a tenacious baller. Notably missing from the came and went, and it found Statistics are courtesy of starting lineup were Jules Eggum, but landed the ball somewhere in the a less active and visibly tired LU team www.lawrence.edu and Beth Shaker and Crystal Castillo. treetops bordering the field. The game running quite a bit due to necessary www.midwestconference. However, Bean’s energy and was balanced. org and are current as of Photo by Luke Morrison Illinois College played well Go Greg. It's your birthday. speed in the front and right-mid Leah October 11, 2006 See Women's Soccer on page 4