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Friday, April 1, 2011 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVIII, No. 19 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Sigma Phi Epsilon house search raises policy questions Tammy Tran meeting room have been closed Monday, March 21. Associate Features Editor and locked. Sigma Phi Epsilon has According to Uecke, there are ______also been placed on social proba- two general ways that the admin- Associate Dean of Students tion and is prohibited from putting istration deals with drug use on for Campus Life, Amy Uecke and on any events this year. campus. If an individual student Assistant Dean of Students for The house is subject to ran- were to be caught violating drug Campus Life Curt Lauderdale went dom searches at any time, and policies, campus security would to the Sigma Phi Epsilon house members who were off campus address the situation individually. March 16 with the intention of tak- during spring break were given Campus Life staff would then fol- ing pictures of items in the house heavy warnings. low up with the student. that needed remodeling. According to junior Kyle “That follow up,” stated Uecke, Uecke noticed an open window Simon, the president of Sigma Phi “would usually take an educational with no screen from outside the Epsilon, the house will be up for approach. We would remind the house. When entering the common re-evaluation in one month, put- student of drug policies not only area to close the window, marijua- ting the group in a tough situation. on the Lawrence campus, but also na and drug paraphernalia were A major complaint of the frater- by state law. We would ask them to found. Uecke proceeded to call nity has been the administration’s abide by the policy in the future. campus security, who contacted punishment of all members when Most often students are agreeable the Appleton Police Department. the student who admitted to the to this.” Officials interviewed various possession of the marijuana was a Failure to comply would result members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon non-member and non-resident of in different measures, usually fraternity. the Sigma Phi Epsilon house. involving a follow-up by the police During these interviews, a non- “What we’re mostly upset about department. Sigma Phi Epsilon member and is the inconsistency of how these In instances in which drug use non-resident of the house admit- types of situations are handled,” is discovered in common areas, ted to the possession of the mari- said Simon. “Collectively punish- such as lobbies, lounges, kitch- ing us through guilt by association ens or small houses, the admin- juana and paraphernalia that were Photo by Minh Nguyen found in the common area. with someone who lives in another istration would handle the situa- This led to the search of four residence hall and brought the tion differently. Staff and Campus of drug use, and with that comes policy on drug and search proce- private student rooms in the Sigma drugs from there. There doesn’t Security would begin by asking consequences. We hope that stu- dures. Phi Epsilon house, where no addi- seem to be any precedence for how around if students are present to dents will understand what future Sig Ep members are also in the tional illegal substances were they treated us. This is the first see who is responsible. consequences could be and make process of creating a formal hous- found. However, drug parapher- incident of this nature we have had If no one claims responsibility, decisions based on that. This is an ing association for the 13 formal nalia was uncovered in two of the in the past.” the Appleton Police Department educational moment, and I hope houses on campus. The associa- four rooms. “The issue we have is that it would usually be called to investi- everyone can learn from that.” tion will allow students to discuss As a result of their findings, doesn’t seem like they would do gate further. Depending on what is As of now, Sig Ep’s Standards issues on campus and collectively the administration decided to this in other dorms on campus,” found, different measures would Board has taken steps to move combat issues similar to this. remove all previously-approved Simon added. When most Sig Ep be taken from there. past this incident. They have pun- Said Simon, “We want to make residents from the Sig Ep house members returned to campus from Said Uecke, “We are hoping ished the two members who were sure drug-related issues on cam- for the remainder of spring break. school-sanctioned trips on the that students understand their caught with drug paraphernalia, pus, especially in formal housing, Although the house has re- final Sunday of spring break, they personal responsibilities and and the entire house will be going have a unified policy within the opened for the rest of this academ- were not allowed inside the house group responsibilities to violations through a drug education program. university as a better way to accu- ic year, common areas in the house and were forced to make other last of drug use on campus. There is Sig Ep has also asked the uni- rately represent our position on such as the library and chapter minute living arrangements until personal responsibility to the idea versity to formally explain their campus.” Administration awards tenure to four faculty members Will Doreza the free exchange of ideas, critical Handbook, the process begins who are asked to serve on the from a student survey evaluat- Associate News Editor thinking, careful analysis and sup- Winter Term of a faculty member’s Tenure Committee, together with ing teaching ability are taken into ______port for knowledge and creative fifth year, when the Provost and the provost, who attends all meet- account. The President’s Committee on activity.” Dean of Faculty look for letters of ings as a non-voting member,” said Scholarship or creative achieve- Tenure, Promotion, Reappointment “Tenure acknowledges the intent to stand for tenure from eli- committee member and Professor ment is another major category in and Equal Employment Opportunity deep bonds we and other tenured gible members. These candidates of Geology Marcia Bjørnerud. the tenure decision process, and it recently awarded tenure to four professors have formed with stu- will then spend Spring Term pre- “Candidates are evaluated sepa- is also evaluated based on the opin- members of the faculty: Assistant dents and the university,” said paring materials to present to the rately in the areas of teaching, ions of faculty who have witnessed Professor of Anthropology Brenda Shimon and Lindemann in a joint Committee on Tenure. scholarship or creative activity and the candidate’s academic work or Jenike, Assistant Professor of statement for The Lawrentian. “We These materials include schol- service and must receive positive who have been involved directly in Music Steven Spears and Assistant feel a responsibility to our stu- arly or artistic work, a statement votes in each of these areas to be the work, as well as a self-evalua- Professors of Art John Shimon and dents past and present, and to of professional scholarly or artis- awarded tenure.“ tion. The committee also looks at a Julie Lindemann. Lawrence. It also reflects the uni- tic interests and plans and other The committee’s evaluation curriculum vitae, a comprehensive Tenure is essentially an aca- versity's support of the creative materials that may be useful to of a professor’s teaching ability list of the candidate’s scholarly or demic’s earned right to hold a research we have dedicated our outside reviewers. Aside from is based on statements from the creative achievements. position indefinitely without pos- lives to.” this, the committee procures members of the faculty who have The final category for evalua- sibility of termination without just In a process described by statements from members of the observed a candidate’s teaching tion is service, which is based on cause. “The concept of tenure was Burrows as “comprehensive Lawrence community that have — in cases such as team-taught a candidate’s commitment to dif- developed to provide freedom of and exhaustive,” qualified fac- been involved with the candidate, courses, rehearsals, or seminars— ferent offices or departments of speech and thought,” said Provost ulty members undergo a rigor- such as fellow professors and stu- or who have been involved with the university. Like the other two and Dean of the Faculty David ous review procedure during their dents. his/her students. The Committee categories, the committee bases Burrows. “It is an essential part of fifth and sixth years of teaching at “The tenure evaluation pro- also looks at the candidate’s self- its evaluation on faculty recom- a system of education based on Lawrence. cess at Lawrence is taken very evaluation regarding teaching abil- mendations and a self-evaluation, According to the Faculty seriously by the faculty members ity and goals. Finally, the results as well as the activities listed on

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2 NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 Lawrentians involved in PBS John Muir documentary Maggie Brickner Tatge/Lasseur Productions, was as production assistants, helping was also involved in the film, play- including his childhood roots in Staff Writer encouraged by President Jill Beck with lighting and any other tasks ing the part of John Muir’s father. Wisconsin. It continues on to por- ______to involve other members of the assigned by the crew. Scattergood said of the experi- tray his time in Alaska, California, “John Muir and the New Lawrence community. The soundtrack for the docu- ence, “I met some amazingly talent- the Sierra Nevada and, of course, World”, a documentary about the Many students, alumni and mentary was composed by Garth ed individuals such as Catherine Yosemite. life of naturalist John Muir, will air professors eventually became Neustadter ‘10. His work, breaking Tatge and the other profession- In addition to telling the story nationally on PBS Monday, April 18 involved in different aspects of the from the usual electronic muzak al crew members working on the of Muir’s life, the documentary at 9 p.m. EST. The documentary, a filmmaking process. The majority used for many documentaries, was film. It was a great learning experi- also reminds modern citizens of part of PBS’s “American Masters” of students helped with the film- recorded for the film by music stu- ence to work on such an intimate their environmental responsibility series, is the product of the hard ing in Wisconsin. Stephen Anunson dents at Lawrence. but experienced set like this one.” and the importance of nature. work of many Lawrence students, ’10, who had previously interned Some Lawrentians were The film was screened in the The airdate was planned in alumni and professors. for Tatge, was location manager involved with work in front of the Warch Campus Center Cinema honor of both Earth Day, April 22, Catherine Tatge ’72 was the for the shots in Wisconsin. camera as well. Senior Mark Hirsch Sunday, March 27. Tatge was in and John Muir Day, April 21. director, co-producer and co-writ- Seniors Katy Harth and Naomi played the part of the young John attendance, and the film was fol- er of the film. Tatge, an Emmy Waxman worked with costum- Muir as a University of Wisconsin- lowed by a question and answer award-winning producer and ing while the film crew was in Madison undergraduate during the session. director from New York City for Wisconsin. Katie Langenfeld ‘10 mid-nineteenth century. Professor The 90-minute documentary and junior Ali Scattergood worked of Anthropology Peter Peregrine follows Muir throughout his life, Senior class officer elections Peck receives Academic Research Maija Anstine to be held first week of April Staff Writer ______Bridget Donnelly unnecessary. Enhancement Award News Editor Candidates for president Lawrence Assistant Professor ______include Provie Duggan and Mara of Biology Ron Peck was award- Elections for the Class of 2012 Kunin. The vice president candi- ed a $289,390 Academic Research Senior Class Officers will be held dates are Emily Hallock and Ranga Enhancement Award grant late last Friday, April 1 through Monday, Wimalasuriya, and Ellen French month by the National Institutes of April 4. and Csilla Megyeri are running Health to assist his research on the Class Officer duties involve for class agent. Carolyn Tomecek microbe Halobacterium. working with the Senior Class is the only candidate running for For Peck, Halobacterium serves Committee, serving on the Alumni secretary. as a model to study molecular pro- Board of Directors and the Profiles of all the candidates cesses that are likely also to occur Lawrence Fund Student Advisory have gone up on the Alumni page in humans. Peck likened the way Council, organizing events for the of the Lawrence website. All the this organism maintains a balance senior class, preparing the class candidates expressed enthusiasm between certain molecules to the gift, participating in the planning for next year’s senior class and way that humans keep certain pro- of Commencement and Senior communicated a desire to foster teins and vitamins in balance. If Dinner and keeping in contact close relations within the class of this balance is off, he explained, with classmates through their fifth 2012. diseases like Alzheimer’s can reunion. Kunin stated, “I’m really look- occur. Volunteer Coordinator ing forward to a great senior year The grant will help Peck hire a of Alumni and Constituency and this is a really great opportu- laboratory technician and student Engagement Linda Fuerst has been nity for us as students to let our researchers to continue his experi- organizing the elections, sending voices be heard by electing candi- ments, and will pay for supplies members of the current junior dates that will make sure our last and equipment, such as incuba- class updates regarding the pro- year here is unforgettable.” tors. cess. Duggan was in agreement, According to Peck, student Four officer positions are avail- encouraging members of the class involvement was instrumental able: president, vice president, sec- of 2012 “to start thinking of ideas in securing the grant, which he retary and agent. to suggest for when the officers applied for last June. He said, “stu- Officer candidates were deter- are elected and start to have meet- dents were key in obtaining pre- mined after a primary nomina- ings.” liminary data,” paving the way for tion process held in February. A Elections will be conducted the grant’s success and for future primary election was planned to through Voyager, and all current research. narrow each position down to two juniors are strongly encouraged to Applications for NIH grants candidates, but ended up being participate. are evaluated based on “feasibility and impact,” Peck explained, not- ing that having substantial prelimi- Experience program. Students researchers themselves or choose nary research accomplished before assist Peck in his experiments, but to go to medical school. students achieve the quali- the application is submitted is vital pursue their own individual proj- Peck’s grant is not the first Tenure ties of liberally educated per- for an experiment to be considered ects as well. to be received by a Lawrence pro- sons.” feasible. “They’re definitely learning, fessor. Professor of Biology and continued from page 1 Committee member “It’s also important that I but I want their input, too. It’s Raymond H. Herzog Professor of definitely a collaborative effort Science Beth DeStasio has also the curriculum vitae that are and Associate Professor of provide opportunities to under- between students and faculty,” he received AREA grants from the NIH related to service. Spanish Rosa Tapia com- graduates as well,” Peck said. said. for her work with Caenorhabditis The Committee on Tenure, mented, “I was particularly “Researching at an institution that According to Peck, such col- elegans, and Associate Professor of Promotion, Reappointment impressed by the thorough- values that was key to getting the laboration gives students “tools Chemistry David Hall has received and Equal Employment ness of the tenure review pro- grant.” to become more independent grants from the National Institute Opportunity consists of five cess, as well as the utmost Peck has worked with sev- researchers in the future.” He of Allergy and Infectious Diseases president-appointed, tenured seriousness and sensitivity eral students over the last few explained that such tools are vital division to assist with his research faculty members, one each with which the committee years as part of Lawrence’s whether students hope to become on asthma. from the divisions of fine does its work. This is prob- Summer Undergraduate Research arts, humanities, social sci- ably one of our most impor- ences and sciences and one tant service contributions to member at large, as well as the university.” the Provost and Dean of the “Going through the ten- Faculty. The decisions for rec- ure process felt like a privi- The Lawrentian is ommendation for tenure are lege and honor,” said Shimon presented to the President and Lindemann. “Former stu- in need of writers during Winter Term, who dents, faculty colleagues and makes the final decision with professionals from our field the approval of the Board of gave us a serious critique for all sections. Trustees. — evaluating the quality of “The process is thorough our work as teachers, artists because the quality of the and community members. faculty is vitally important to Receiving our tenure evalu- If interested, con- the success of the University,” ation report was like seeing stated Burrows. “We want to our life flash before our eyes. tact: lawrentian@ make certain that our faculty The thoughtfulness of the meet the highest standards of feedback moved us to tears!” lawrence.edu excellence and can help our THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 VARIETY 3 I hereby reaffirm: the value of an Jacob Horn Ask A Fifth Year For The Lawrentian unplugged conversation ______of time without electronic devices ies and expectations. Editor's Note: "I hereby reaf- opens your eyes to both the ben- Maybe I’m simply advocating Lawrentian’s bucket list firm," a new corner of The efits and the drawbacks involved taking more vacations without the advocating irresponsible drinking, Lawrentian, aims to foster a cam- with modern technology. Sure, pestering presence of electronic but that’s just not true. I’m sure pus-wide dialogue about personal these gadgets aid you in impor- gizmos, but I feel that something you Lawrentians can think of many belief. What do you believe? Think tant ways by saving time and orga- has been lost in this transition into creative ways to find yourself in a about it, write it down, and send it nizing your life, but do you really a new digital age. During that trip mound of snow without knowledge to [email protected]. need to spend that extra half hour to Kansas City, my friend and I of how you got there. Perhaps after on Facebook playing Scrabble? Do were walking around the city look- a long night in Mudd, or after tak- This past summer, an old you really need to check your email ing at the graffiti when we stum- ing an antihistamine — or another friend of mine and I decided to for the 20th time today? Much like bled upon this elderly man. No GPS medication that includes drowsi- take a road trip to Kansas City. alcohol consumption and “that’s could have led us to him. We dis- ness as a symptom — and going He knew that it was a little south what she said” jokes, I feel that cussed politics, art, life and other for a nice winter stroll. Whatever it of Wisconsin and I figured it was these tools should be used in mod- common conversation points. But is, if you wake up in a snow bank, a little west, so with nothing but eration. what struck me most was that you know it was a fun night. a map of the USA and a weekend Two summers ago, five of my before we parted ways, he pulled 2. Have a romantic experience of zero responsibilities we set out closest friends and I packed up out a blank card and wrote out his in the Memorial Chapel on our miniscule adventure sans a van and headed east with the contact info. He was a third gen- I’ll let you determine what you GPS. If we had simply punched in promise that no one would bring eration calligrapher, and the writ- consider to be a “romantic experi- out destination and arrived there a laptop and that our cell phones ing he produced was crafted with Evan Williams ence.” For some it might be a mar- in approximately 9 hours and 40 would only be used for emer- as much care and precision as any Columnist riage, a kiss, losing yourself in a minutes, we wouldn’t have stum- gencies. We stayed with a fam- piece of art I had ever seen. Tchaikovsky or Mahler sympho- bled on the roadside diner with ily in New Jersey that showered This was a handcrafted arti- ny — capital “R” Romantic. Or it Julie, the cantankerous smoking us in locally-produced pastries fact in a world of cold and generic Dear Evan, might be something else... requir- waitress, or Andy, the gas station known as “Tasty Cakes,” stood on electronic messages. In our quest ing fewer items of clothing. attendant who gave us directions the same stage that Elvis did in to be digitally connected to the I have realized my days are 3. Participate in a Flash mob — and who also gave us a hard Cleveland and talked to a fellow entire world, we shouldn’t risk los- numbered here and I want to make on campus time for not having a GPS. student — he was getting ready ing touch with basic human inter- sure I have done everything worth- Ever since I saw my first flash Spending extended amounts for college, expressing his anxiet- action. while on campus before I leave. But I have been so distracted by work- mob video on YouTube, I’ve want- ing and studying most of the time ed to be a part of one. I want some- that I do not know what I should do one to stage a cool flash mob and before I pass... through the arch- put it on YouTube before I gradu- Lawrence’s controversial past ways of graduation. If only there ate. You can also substitute this was a list of things to do before with going around and interrupt- Fostering debate to burst the Lawrence bubble I turn in my star key and leave ing campus activities shirtless and Lawrence! with long hair, playing the saxo- phone part to George Michael’s surrounding Rockwell's contract College Ave. outside of the Chapel, Steve Nordin “Careless Whisper” — look it up. Staff Writer was educational and that the only as did the Wisconsin Nazi Party. Respectfully, 4. Party Like a Rockstar on ______way to counter the unknowing Students for a Democratic Society, Morgan Freeman the Kohler roof "insensitivity" of the students' gen- never ones to miss a publicity George Lincoln Rockwell, I know the words “Party Like a eration was for them to experience opportunity, waved signs protest- Mr. Freeman, thank you for self-described "Fuehrer" of the Rockstar” and “Kohler” normally first-hand the "emotional reactions ing the presence of a Dow Chemical your question. I also thank you American Nazi Party, spoke to do not go together, but I’ve heard connected with Nazism." representative on campus. for your great collection of books, a crowd of Lawrentians in the rumors of people either finding Tarr, who liberated concentra- Inside Memorial Chapel, diaries and movies in Plantz Memorial Chapel Feb. 8, 1967. their way or being let onto the tion camps in Germany as part of Rockwell, dark-haired and clench- Hall that made my, and many a The Student Senate's Speakers Kohler roof to take part in shenani- the 11th Armored Division, made ing his signature corncob pipe in Lawrentian’s, college experience Committee, chaired by one James gans. I am very interested in taking clear his dissatisfaction with the his teeth, walked to the podium special. I especially enjoyed “The Streater, invited Rockwell to attend part in such shenanigans. choice of speaker, yet allowed in silence. Lawrentians listened to Babysitter’s Club” books. Please, for $250 as part of a larger campus 5. Talk to Nick Keelan, Rockwell to attend. him speak of Jewish conspiracies, someone tell me that the Morgan dialogue on political extremism. Associate Professor of Trombone In a Jan. 25 letter to Mr. and the sacred nature of Appleton as Freeman Memorial Library still Many of the Lawrence faculty It doesn’t matter if you play Mrs. Armin Klug, parents of a Sen. Joseph McCarthy's hometown exists! were opposed to Rockwell's visit trombone, or even are a musician, Lawrence student opposed to the and a correlation between light- Many of us are so busy spend- and some threatened to resign. but before you leave Lawrence, Rockwell speech, Tarr stated: ness of skin and intelligence. ing our time inside the Lawrence Professor of Religious Studies find a reason to talk to this "Despite my own strong feel- When the speech was finished, bubble studying, performing and John M. Stanley stated in a Jan. 14, Arkansan gentleman. Suggested ings, I believe that the larger issue and before the questions section of participating in extracurriculars 1967 letter to The Lawrentian that topics include beer, planes, wives, is whether a person should be able the evening, a majority of the audi- that we forget to take part in inter- the young students responsible for “bullshot,” politics and life in gen- to decide for himself what he will ence stood up and walked out of esting activities that make our col- the decision were "inevitably insen- eral. believe. This is a painful decision, the Chapel. Weeks' worth of debate lege experience unique. Don’t get sitive" to the impact Rockwell's 6. Find a way into the Main but I hope a valid one." and shouting ended in a silent pro- me wrong — trips to the VR, frat presence would have on those who Hall copula The weeks leading up to the cession away from extremism. parties and dorm room parties are lived through the trauma of World The last two pages of the most speech were typical cold February Rockwell was assassinated six fun — but these are standard trap- War II and Nazi Germany. recent Lawrence Today includes a days. Despite the chill, the campus months later in Virginia by an pings of nearly every American’s Hundreds of letters poured beautiful picture of the inside of was buzzing with activity and dis- angry Nazi Party member. college experience. in from concerned parents, asso- the copula at twilight. Names of course. Looking at such a fierce debate, However, Lawrence is differ- ciations and community mem- Lawrentians and their class years The Interfraternity Council I ask myself where I would stand. ent and the following list of six bers. Debate in the Student Senate are carved all over the wood. I’ve sponsored a showing of the film After some digging in the library interesting things are some that waxed fierce. never been up there and would "Mein Kampf," so that students with the much-appreciated assis- Lawrentians might like to take part Gerald D. Libman '40 wrote love to go. Hint to anyone with could compare Germany's Nazi tance of University Archivist and in before they ride off into the sun- January 19 to then-President Curtis power and access that would movement to that of Rockwell. Assistant Professor Erin Dix, I find set of College Ave. Why six? Well, W. Tarr and requested that his be willing to take me up there: Many of the faculty pooled that my opinion is closest to that I couldn’t think of ten, and five name be stricken from the alumni Proposing to me is optional. money to place an advertisement of David Elliott '67, who wrote in a didn't seem like enough. So there. rolls of Lawrence University should There are probably many more, in The Appleton Post Crescent letter to the editor: Most of these items are actual Rockwell be permitted to speak. but the great thing about a bucket depicting the atrocities of Nazi "Nothing honors and revenges things that I’ve either witnessed, Dan LeMahieu, student sen- list is that it should be personal- Germany. The John Birch Society more meaningfully those perse- were passed down to me through a ator and advocate of annulling ized. Think of some things you’d did the same, portraying massa- cuted as the full implementation story or that I’ve maybe even done Rockwell's contract, argued that like to do, and do them. Or just cres committed by Communists. of that liberty of expression, the myself or want to do before I leave giving the Nazi party a forum to play your LU career by ear and Fearing escalating tensions and absence of which cost them their in June. speak was tacitly consenting to its remember the awesome things violence, Tarr closed the speech lives." 1. Wake up in a snow bank views as well as aiding the dissemi- you’ve done that you may not be to the media and prohibited Today, the university and I list this one first because nation of a message of hate. comfortable telling your parents or recordings. The Appleton Police student groups bring interest- there is — hopefully — limited Eventually, Streater approved future children about. Pictures and Department reassured "peace-lov- ing speakers to campus, yet their time to do this before winter ends. the contract, as was his preroga- It doesn’t matter how you end up videos are optional. tive as chairman, and explained ing" Appletonians that they did views are often in line with those have shotguns, revolvers and tear of the majority of Lawrentians. in a snow bank — in fact the best his decision for inviting Rockwell way is to not remember how you in a well-reasoned statement to the gas, should the demonstrations Where is Gov. Walker? Where is turn into a riot. ended up there — but you should student body. wake up in one. He stated that the very debate During the speech, the Jewish War Veterans group picketed on See Debate on page 7 Of course, it may seem that I’m

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 SISA Student Initiatives in Sustainable Agriculture What happens when student gardeners from across the U.S. unite at Lawrence?

David Rubin OJ: Conferences like MOSES and is that the only contact is a single of the lasting effects of this confer- commitment by this Friday.” Features Editor the Wisconsin Local Food Summit hour every year at MOSES. ence? Do you hope to see it become ______focus on sustainable agriculture, a regular event at Lawrence?. SP: And then the next day, or Seniors Sophie Patterson and Oren but... they’re not quite geared We’re going to have the same dis- within a few hours, we would get Jakobson have spent the better toward us [as students]. cussion here, but it is hopefully SP: We’re actually going to have an email back, saying who they part of a year organizing the first- going to be more fruitful. Instead a [formal] discussion on that at were, what they were planning on ever SISA — Student Initiatives in SP: It’s for people who aren’t under of [discussing] presentations about the conference, “SISA Conference doing, etc. Sustainable Agriculture — confer- the same institutional restrictions. agriculture topics geared toward Continuation and Student Farm ence. The Lawrentian sat down The people giving the presenta- established farmers producing on Networking.” We’ve been talking DR: To Lawrence students who with these dedicated SLUG mem- tions are well-established farmers. a commercial level — not com- about how it would be cool if it didn’t register...? bers for a discussion about the munity agriculture — I really want- was put on at a different school goals of the SISA conference and OJ: For me, I saw that as we had ed something where it would be every year and organized by dif- OJ: They need to. the logistical challenges involved in discussions with student groups focused just on student farms and ferent people. the planning of such a large event. — sometimes, at MOSES, quite a gardens, on the types of proj- If they’re reading this and saying, few student groups — there was ects and ideas that are unique to OJ: Every organization that I know “Oh, I want to go to this tomorrow DR: What was the inspiration for just not enough time, and noth- student farms and gardens. You about that puts on events like morning,” then they should go to a the SISA conference? When did the ing incredibly fruitful came out of know, our successes and failures, this — the MOSES conference [for computer and register! two of you begin planning? [those discussions.] The students etc. And [we wanted] focused dis- example] — treats them as fund- Interested in attending the at the UW-Madison student farm cussions — at SISA, we won’t have raisers. But right now we’re doing SISA conference? Check out OJ: Well, we’re in the garden, and have been working for years, trying such a limited amount of time, this in the complete opposite way. the website, which contains Sophie says she has this idea, and I to create a networking website for we’ll have gotten past the niceties The conference is the purpose, and a full schedule and informa- was like "yeah, let’s do that." the student farms in the Midwest of getting to know each other, we’re not making any money. tion about – last minute! — to share information. It hasn’t where we’re from, etc. Hopefully student registration: http:// SP: I think there is a disconnect worked, people haven’t bought that will lead to a more fruitful DR: Along those lines, what finan- www.lawrence.edu/sorg/ between students at different uni- into it. I think one of the main rea- discussion. cial aid did you receive in order to slug/conferenceinfo.htm. versities, even though they’re try- s o n s make this a reality? ing to do the same thing. There has DR: What will the weekend’s events Here is an overview of the never really been a forum for [stu- look like? OJ: We received the 1968 Peace big events framing a weekend dent-led community agriculture], and Social Activism grant, the of presentations, discussions, even at events like the MOSES — SP: We’re going to have presenta- 1965 Student Activities grant and workshops. Midwest Organic and Sustainable tion sessions on a wide range of and the Environmental Initiatives Education Service — topics, from starting a student Grant. We also received funds from Saturday, April 2: confer- farm and integrating it into aca- LUCC, the Committee on Diversity ence. demic life, to... having pigs on your Affairs, the Office of Multicultural 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. : Keynote campus! [These sessions] will be Affairs and the environmental Speaker: Will Allen of Growing applicable to people and schools studies department. Power, Inc. - Esch Studio, WCC whose gardens are in different stages. These presentations will be DR: What were some of the logis- Will Allen is the co-founder given by those students who are tical problems that you faced? and C.E.O. of Growing Power, leaders at those schools that are Planning a conference doesn’t Inc., a nonprofit organization leaders in this field, i.e., Michigan sound like an easy task. devoted to the development State University, UW-Madison, of healthy, sustainable "com- the University of Minnesota-Twin SP: Finding the people was pretty munity food systems." Based Cities, St. Olaf, etc. hard. Way too many emails! If they in Milwaukee, Growing Power didn’t have websites, or weren’t is an international leader in We will also be screening a docu- responding, we had to email the urban farming. Allen was mentary about young farmers, “The student activities coordinator in named a MacArthur Fellow in Greenhorns.” And we'll have live order to find a professor, in order 2008, and in 2010 was includ- music! Party. Our band, Grandkids, to find a student, etc. We also had ed in the "TIME 100 World's is coming up from Illinois. to contact [keynote speaker] Will Most Influential People." Allen, and we had to get movie DR: On to logistics. Where are rights. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. : “The these students coming from? And Greenhorns” documentary where are they going to be housed? OJ: The most difficult part was get- film screening - Cinema, WCC ting people to say that they would SP & OJ: There are 134 students come and present, come and give a “The Greenhorns” is an coming from outside of Lawrence, speech, give us permission to use award-winning documentary representing 31 colleges and uni- their film, etc. film about young farmers versities — including us, that is in the United States — cre- — in seven states. Right now we’re SP: After that, it was like, everyone ated by the nonprofit orga- looking at roughly 40 Lawrence wants to come! Every day, we’d be nization of the same name, students, but there will likely be like, “10 new people, yeah!” which is dedicated to bringing more. about agricultural reform and OJ: We learned that the power of recruiting a new generation SP: They’re being hosted in group deadlines is huge. We’d be contact- of farmers. houses — Co-op, SLUG, Greenfire, ing these people — ORC — off-campus houses, stu- 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. : MUSIC! dent rooms, etc. And we’re provid- SP: For months! - Esch Studio, WCC ing them breakfast too! Because we’re just that nice. OJ: Saying, “we need this informa- Featuring Grandkids, a four- tion from you, please, we need piece "humblecore" group DR: Is ORC... structurally sound for you to commit to this, we can pay from Urbana, Ill. With The such an event? for everything, we really want you Dirtbags, Silk Stocking to present...” and we got nothing Sisters and, of course, Love OJ: Yes. back. Again and again and again, Constellation and the Stars calling, calling, calling. And then DR: What do you hope will be some finally, we just said, “We need a THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 FEATURES 5 Main Hall sundial keeping time with the past

Chelsea Johnson Merrill Hall, the central building of Main Hall ought to be the kind Copy Editor Milwaukee-Downer’s campus, and which would be directly related to ______donate it to Lawrence. This sundial the more effective use the facility.” Selfless, self-motivated, self- was a central gathering point on Thus, the sundial lingered in stor- aware: all words any Lawrentian campus and was of great emotion- age for months. would lovingly apply to themselves al significance to the women. The alumnae of Milwaukee- and their classmates. However, if “We wish… to provide a tan- Downer were understandably we’re being honest, “self-centered” gible and evident link with the upset by these delays. More than might find a place on that list, for Downer women of Lawrence,” said a year later, in February 1975, Vice we often forget that Lawrence has class representatives Betsy Johns President for Development Davol had a history before our own time. and Fern Kruse in a 1973 letter to Meader wrote in a memo that In fact, many students do not even Lawrence’s president at the time, “there is evidence of restrained know that Lawrence’s campus is Thomas Smith. “Above all, we hope but real disappointment.” He goes covered in elements that originally this ‘recorder of sunny hours’ for on to warn that “this is an alumni belonged to a school other than so many generations of past stu- relations problem of grave signifi- our own. dents in Milwaukee will service cance.” He also mentions that the A longer history must be future generations of LU students money was no longer an issue, for reserved for another article, but in Appleton equally well.” Milwaukee-Downer alumnae had the summary is this: In 1964, Originally, Lawrence planned helped raise the necessary funds. Milwaukee-Downer College, a small for the sundial to be installed on The university agreed to the women’s school, sold its prop- Main Hall, for, as Smith wrote in importance of installing the gift erty and moved with its students a return letter to the donors, “the and arranged for the sundial and faculty to Appleton. After age and dignity of this beautiful to be mounted above the south the merge, Milwaukee-Downer building most accurately reflect entrance to Main Hall. The uni- College left its mark permanent- the histories of Lawrence and versity organized a day of events ly on Lawrence, even after the Downer College.” for Milwaukee-Downer women Oct. students graduated. For example, However, this rosy rheto- 18, 1975, the highlight being the Sabin House and Briggs Hall are ric fell flat in the face of reality. unveiling of the sundial. Several named after the college’s two main Though the sundial was a gift, alumnae gave short speeches presidents, and the Milwaukee- Lawrence was still responsible for and the event culminated with Downer College Sesquicentennial the mounting, a process that was alumnae singing “Sundial on the Scholarship is funded through estimated to cost nearly $4,000. In Tower,” a song written in 1921 December 1974, Vice President for by a Milwaukee-Downer student. Milwaukee-Downer alumnae dona- Photo by Emma Moss tions for female students. Business Affairs Marwin Wrolstad Though daylight savings and shad- wrote an apologetic letter to Johns: ows often make the sundial inac- behind clouds to shine upon the For Milwaukee-Downer women, the For their 40th reunion, the dial at the moment of its unveil- wait was over and their beloved Milwaukee-Downer class of 1932 “We are giving greater empha- curate, these technicalities did not sis than ever to our belt-tightening diminish its importance to alum- ing, a wave of nostalgia swept sundial had found its home at decided to recover a sundial over the crowd,” wrote an alumni Lawrence. that once hung on the tower of or austerity programs on campus. nae. Whatever money is spent now on “When the sun appeared from magazine reporting on the event. Students Engaged in Global Aid making a difference Tammy Tran lending, which is a sector of inter- host another speaking event. A From our kitchen to yours Associate Features Editor national development which is Lawrence alum, Douglas Call will ______not addressed by other campus be speaking about his experiences Anneliese Abney 8 oz. cherry tomatoes, quar- groups. We also work to provide a as the Senior Regional Director Chef tered Students Engaged in Global ______Aid is one of Lawrence’s newest platform to all students who have at South Africa for Population 2 green onions, chopped ideas for microfinance initiatives Services International, one of the 2 Tbsp lemon juice student organizations. Inspired by Chickpea Assistant Professor of Government to give students first have expe- largest NGOs in the world. SEGA 1 Tbsp olive oil and Stephen Edward Scarff rience with selecting and finding is also working towards organiz- Croquettes with 4 oz. crumbled low-fat feta Professor of International Affairs entrepreneurs.” Young-Burns is ing a benefit concert on campus cheese (optional) the current co-president of SEGA this Spring. Greek Salad Garnish Jason Brozek’s Introduction to (adapted from the International Relations class, SEGA alongside Henry Strehlow ‘12. “Microfinancing is something What to do: began at Lawrence during the The grassroots approach that lets the people decide what Vegetarian Times) First, make the salad gar- 2008-2009 school year, when a that SEGA takes is made possible they want to do,” states Pylvainen. nish so it has time to mari- I am giving you this recipe group of students wanted to create through a partnership with KIVA. “A lot of global aid is looked upon nate a bit before serving. Toss this week for one simple reason: a tool for microfinancing. Without org, an international webpage that negatively because it is just thrown your veggies together in a salad it tastes like spring. No, scratch a doubt, SEGA epitomizes the abil- connects entrepreneurs in need out there a lot of the times and [is bowl, adding in lemon juice and that. It tastes like summer. And ity for students to apply what is of funding with individuals and therefore] abused. If we can do it olive oil. Gently stir in the feta while some of you may still be learned inside the Lawrence bub- groups who are willing to provide on a smaller level and preserve the cheese, and then season to taste enjoying the cold and the snow, ble to real-world situations. the loans. Working with KIVA has integrity, it works a lot better. The with some salt and pepper. Set I for one am wholeheartedly sick The mission of SEGA is to pro- allowed SEGA to provide loans that power of choice is very powerful.” it aside. of winter! Therefore, I've been vide members of the Lawrence entrepreneurs can use to carry out Then, make the croquettes! making and eating lots of foods community with opportunities for their goals without the burden of Students with an interest in In a mixing bowl, whisk together that remind me of warm weath- hands-on involvement in sustain- high interest rates. getting involved with Students the flour, cumin, chili powder, er, seasonal diet be ... well, I'm able international development In addition to providing loans Engaged in Global Aid are encour- and salt. Add a 3/4-cup of hot not sure my editor will let me through microlending. By bridg- for entrepreneurs, SEGA strives aged to email patrick.k.pylvainen@ water and combine. Finally, mix finish that sentence. ing the gap between Lawrentians to promote awareness in the lawrence.edu or martha.c.young- in the rest of the ingredients, In any case, I made this meal with an interest contributing to a Lawrence community through [email protected] for more and adjust seasoning to taste. In over spring break and loved it. I good cause and individual entre- inviting speakers to give talks on information. The group meets a large pan or wok, heat a little hope you do too! As always, I've preneurs in developing countries, campus. Said treasurer Patrick Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. and oil over medium heat. Scoop the done a bit of tweaking, so feel SEGA is making a positive impact Pylvainen ’13, “Last year, we had are open to receiving proposals chickpea mixture into the pan in free to experiment and make that can be felt worldwide. a speaker from an organization from members of the Lawrence scoops no larger than 1/4 cup. changes of your own. Said Mattie Young-Burns ‘12, called Opportunity International, community regarding ideas, grants Sauté for a few minutes, until “SEGA is a unique and important which does financing and micro- or causes they believe SEGA can golden, then flip and repeat. What you need: addition to the Lawrence commu- lending as well.” get involved with. For the croquettes nity because it focuses on micro- In April, SEGA will be partner- ing with Amnesty International to 1 cup chickpea flour 2 dashes of ground cumin a dash or two of chili powder Meet the staff: Director of Health Services Susan Muenster a pinch of salt 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed Tammy Tran wanted to be a nurse since I was ing in geriatrics, where the major- and drained Associate Features Editor in 6th grade because I love to help ity of her time was spent with 4 green onions, chopped ______people,” said Muenser. I’m a very paperwork. Susan craved a job 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Meet Susan Muenster, direc- caring and compassionate person with more patient contact, and was 2 Tbsp lemon juice tor of health services and regis- and I just knew that was what I able to find just that at Lawrence. 1 Tbsp olive oil tered nurse at the Buchanan-Kiewit wanted to do.” During the first year on the 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced Wellness Center. Susan graduated from nursing job at Lawrence’s Health Services A lifelong Wisconsite, Muenster school in 1977, going on to work department, Susan focused mainly For the garnish was born in Stephenson, Wisc. and at the Wisconsin Veterans Home. on situated into her new role as a 1 cucumber, quartered and later moved to Waupaca. At an Following, she went on to work in sliced early age, she already knew that the obstetrics field for about 20 Photo by Tara Atkinson she wanted to pursue nursing. “I years. 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6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 Positive steps toward STAFF EDITORIAL suicide prevention in Fox Valley area Need for a permanent bookstore Kaye Herranen and counseling services comes a Opinions & Editorials Editor new focus on well-balanced stu- ______dent health. However, while many As spring term begins, students are once again heading to the basement of Memorial Hall to students know that Lawrence has purchase books from the temporary bookstore in the old Underground Coffeehouse, operated by Recently many students on counseling services, some may not Follet Higher Education Group. Many students and professors have expressed frustration with campus were contacted via email know where the services are or their experiences at this temporary bookstore. While we understand that the university needed an and campus mail to request their how to make an appointment. The interim textbook provider after Conkey’s Bookstore closed in the summer of 2009, we believe that participation in a survey about sui- campus counseling services should the administration should work toward establishing a permanent on-campus bookstore. cide prevention. The survey’s aim increase their visibility on campus Follet’s buyback procedure at the end of each term presents unnecessary problems for stu- was to evaluate students’ knowl- and hold suicide prevention train- dents who want to get rid of unneeded textbooks. The store will not buy back textbooks which edge of suicide awareness and sui- ing sessions for students and staff. they already have enough copies of, or books for classes which will not immediately be offered cide prevention programs. The Wellness Center could also the next term. The results from the Suicide hold a discussion focused on dis- Follet has often ordered incorrect editions of textbooks. They have also stocked hardcover Prevention, Exposure, Awareness pelling common myths surround- books when professors specifically ordered paperback — which are much cheaper. Numerous and Knowledge Survey — or ing suicide and depression. professors have urged students to buy their books from online textbook providers, which offer SPEAKS for short — will be used Additionally, faculty should lower prices than Follett. Follett has also proved unable to stock certain small press and foreign to determine federal funding for focus on developing skills to iden- language textbooks. the Substance Abuse and Mental tify students who may be strug- We acknowledge that no textbook store or provider will fit the Lawrence community’s needs Health Services Administration, gling with mental illness. Because perfectly, but Follet has consistently demonstrated a lack of understanding of the needs of both and the implementation of suicide faculty members come into con- students and faculty. Although Follett was intended as a temporary bookstore, it has operated on prevention programs on college tact with students on a regular campus for nearly two years. There seem to be no plans in place for establishing a permanent cam- campuses across the country. basis and are generally trusted by pus bookstore that better fits the needs of students and faculty. Suicide is the second leading students, they can encourage an We encourage Lawrence administrators to make plans for establishing a permanent, on-cam- cause of death for college-aged individual to seek help. pus bookstore that offers consistent hours throughout the term. A permanent bookstore could students, showing that this con- The Fox Valley community is also provide opportunities for student employment. We hope that the administration will consider cern is relevant to the Lawrence also raising awareness about sui- these issues when planning for a permanent bookstore in the future. community. While the SPEAKS sur- cide prevention by offering QPR vey is not itself a suicide preven- — Question, Persuade and Refer – tion program, its findings can help training at local high schools next address our campus’ mental health week. The training sessions will needs. include information on the warn- While suicide awareness is a Book loaning as alternative to purchasing ing signs of suicide and how to step in the right direction, we help someone at risk for suicide. Alan Duff is much more cautious when buy- books from their peers in an orga- should also do more to prevent I find these types of communi- Staff Writer ing new products, who may also nized and cataloged fashion. An students from getting to the point ty-based prevention initiatives very ______decide to use a rental service like electronic system could be created where suicide becomes an option. encouraging. Too often, discussion Netflix instead of buying every new to show which books students had, The Lawrence community should For some Lawrentians this term of mental health issues and suicide season of their favorite TV show. but were not being used during a focus on stress management pro- marks the end of their first year at is inhibited by attached social stig- The trend of loaning and bor- specific term. grams throughout the entire term Lawrence, or for our seniors, their ma. Avoiding open discussion of rowing goods has become much While many of us have friends — not only during finals week, final term. Regardless of class mental health issues only further more popular in the last few years, that allow us to borrow their when students are most stressed standing, I’m sure most of us had discourages students from seek- stemming from the classic exam- books, it doesn’t always work out — and encourage students to be to once again pull out our wal- ing counseling. Asking for help is ple of a neighbor in need of a cup that we know someone who has physically active and to maintain a lets to purchase books, browse never a sign of weakness. Life can of sugar and progressing into the taken a specific math or history regular sleep cycle. through Amazon or hunt down be stressful; everybody could use a modern age of people pooling their course. Even a simple system of With the recent combination friends who had copies of text- little help sometimes. books needed for spring term. resources in order to borrow exact- trading books could go a long way of the Buchanan Kiewit Recreation While attending a university, ly what they need. in saving students money in the Center and the university’s health one inevitably doesn’t have hun- This new form of borrowing long term. dreds of dollars lying around after is done using websites that oper- While I’m sure there are some paying tuition — even with schol- ate on the local level, connecting students who would rather keep arships, financial aid and student people who were otherwise strang- their books, and that borrowing loans. So paying for books term ers. Websites like SnapGoods have books will never eliminate buying after term — no matter where a appeared that offer peer-to-peer them, I think that few Lawrentians student takes their business — sharing of products at low rental would begrudge saving hundreds begins to add up. prices, allowing people to borrow of dollars over our four years of With the given state of the expensive items for a short trial attendance at Lawrence. economy, it can be difficult to period. pay for books on top of all other In many cases, student text- college-related costs. Looking at books go unused if not sold back recent consumer trends, however, to campus bookstores. College campuses need to catch up with Photographers it is clear that being conserva- tive with spending money has now the growing trend of borrowing caught up with most Americans that is already gaining popularity Ohh...the rust. due to the downturn in the econo- with students online. Most students at Lawrence wanted my over the last few years. would benefit from the creation This economic recession has If interested, contact: [email protected] resulted in a consumer group that of a book sharing program that would allow students to borrow

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7

Reading Rights Letter to the Editor

What is sincere art? As a result of Lawrence’s was extremely frustrating and ing final assignments, many rigorous trimester-based cal- stressful. of which are due during finals we go see the newest romantic endar, finals reading period One day is simply not week or, should I say, finals comedy. It’s okay for us to have is both a nice break and an enough time to prepare for weekend. celebrity crushes that are some- academic necessity. We need a final exams. Consequently, a I’m sure the faculty calen- how supposed to enrich our expe- finals reading period because one-day reading period can dar task force had good rea- rience of the work of art itself. we don’t have enough time to inadvertently encourage cram- sons for adjusting our aca- I, of course, hesitated before I prepare for finals during ninth ming, all-nighters and other demic calendar, but skimping wrote work of art because I was and tenth weeks when we’re ineffective and unhealthy on reading period can have thinking about Judd Apatow and focused on completing lengthy study habits — the very same negative academic conse- about potentially worse things like problem sets, term papers and habits that study advice fliers quences. Indeed, it’s not sur- “Juno.” Sincerity in a movie with an other comprehensive assign- strongly discourage. prising that many similar lib- indie sensibility is always tainted ments. It would be nice if eral arts colleges have finals with the overt aim of the prima- In previous years we have Lawrentians had enough time reading periods that are at ry artist or the person who says, had at least three days for to consider such advice; obvi- least three days long. “This will be sincere, and it will finals reading period, usual- ously, staying up all night is Thankfully, this term mean things to people.” ly a Friday and the weekend. not an effective studying tech- Lawrence has a three-day That’s what emo was as a genre. These three-day reading peri- nique. finals reading period includ- People ridiculed it for too much ods were fairly stressful, but Unfortunately, few ing Memorial Day. I encourage Magdalena Waz feeling, for feeling that was out of they provided for adequate Lawrentians can actually the faculty calendar task force Columnist place. And something strange hap- finals preparation time. afford the luxury of non-hec- to continue to allow for multi- pened when we started to ridicule Last term, however, we tic study schedules, especially day reading periods because it for its insincerity, doubting that only had 24 hours on Thursday when we have to spend all of one day is not nearly enough Leo Tolstoy, in the latter part to study for exams that could ninth and tenth weeks attend- study time. of his career, kind of exploded anyone could feel the things that these artists were singing about. potentially begin at 8 a.m. on ing class, performing in end- with distaste for new art, for art Friday. This one reading day of-term concerts and complet- - Sam Lewin that was incomprehensible to the The word “quirky” evolved from masses. He asserted in the book that, evoking the sense that one “What is Art?” that true art has to could be entertained in a tradition- communicate new feelings from al sense while still understanding artist to audience. Art that doesn’t the message of the piece. do this lacks sincerity. We are all Twilight moms in some sense because we expect art We live in a world where popu- dent, Kingman Brewster Jr., ding intellectuals start brav- to give us that feeling of falling lar art isn’t necessarily expected once said: "Universities should ing unfamiliar and hazardous away from the world into some- Debate to be sincere. Tolstoy thought that be safe havens where ruthless ideological waters. We would thing better. Better could be more if given the option, the masses continued from page 3 examination of realities will become wiser, more capable entertaining, more romantic or would choose art that was good in Michelle Bachmann? Where are not be distorted by the aim to and ultimately, a stronger bul- more thrilling, but for the most the sort of spiritual sense. Art as those that make us of liberal please or inhibited by the risk wark against extremism. part, we don’t seem to want art a result was tied up in moral con- sensibilities uncomfortable? of displeasure." to give us things we need to think siderations. Did frivolous art make As Yale's former presi- It's high time we as bud- frivolous people? Probably. about. Because if art teaches a les- Have you ever bought a book son, it can change how we act — for the beach or a vacation? It’s and that’s too serious. usually described as one you can And if art does have an effect just sink into without worrying on how we act, it should seep in doctor every morning, dis- of the Wisconsin Association about the rest of the world. That’s without our knowledge and with- Muenster pensing medications, email- of Independent Colleges and a glowing review, feeding into our out any effort on our parts. Too ing students when the phar- Universities and American notions of art as escapism. We can obvious and it becomes laugh- continued from page 5 macy drops off prescriptions College Health Association, jump into reading the Twilight able, like when Chris Carrabba of school nurse. By the second and triage when people arrive where she attends meetings series and forget that we’re not Dashboard Confessional sings, “I half of that year, however, for walk-ins. Susan is also and conferences to keep usually concerned with vampires wish that I was anywhere, with H1N1 had arrived, continuing responsible for student physi- Lawrence health services up and werewolves and the havoc anyone, making out!” It’s not real, into her second year on the cals for entering sports teams, to par. they can wreak on a young and according to us — and even if it job. Susan calls the starting internships and graduate In addition to the many impressionable uterus. was, why would we want to hear it years working at Lawrence schools, as well as providing facets of her job at Lawrence, The phenomenon of Twilight in a song? “initiation by fire,” especially vaccinations and immuniza- Susan shares, “I have a great moms was full of language that with this year’s large incom- tions necessary for studying shoulder for freshmen who condemned these women for not ing freshmen class. “I haven’t abroad. Her job also includes are homesick.” She is will- having anything better to do. had a normal year yet,” Susan managing all freshmen paper- ing to support students at They stayed home and read these humorously remarks. “I’m work to ensure that incoming Lawrence in any way she can. extended pamphlets for absti- hoping next year will be it!” Lawrentians have their health “I love interacting with nence-only education that allowed Now in her third year on requirements completed. the younger generation,” she them to fall in love with a hand- the job, Susan functions as Furthermore, Susan serves states, “It’s a lot of fun. I some and honorable vampire. PP = Hunk^2 the receptionist for the health on the Lawrence University think students do have more These women had it all backwards and counseling offices. On Wellness Steering Committee, concerns than when I was at because they chose the vampire top of scheduling and orga- and has given a wide range of their age. It’s looking at life world over the real world where nizing appointments, her job health education talks to stu- in a totally different perspec- they had responsibilities. includes working with the dents. She is also a member tive.” We don’t condemn the same escapist impulse in ourselves when

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 Less is more with Wye Oak’s new album“Civilian” Justin Jones and her lyrics are now colored more comfortable letting Wasner Arts & Entertainment Editor with the nuances of an intelligent assert herself musically, particu- ______young singer. This newfound art- larly on tracks like “Dog Eyes,” in In this day and age, when istry adds a more organic feeling which he takes a backseat to his pared down and folksy is the name to the music, allowing the band to bandmate’s visceral guitar work, of the game for most indie musi- slip into the heavier sections rath- and “Plains,” in which he reserves cians, there’s no shortage of folk- er than dropping them on their lis- all his gravitas for a few short rock duos. Some hit heavier than tener’s heads. breakdown sections. others but most come and go rath- And though her lyrics are still My favorite track off the album, er quickly, with little left to show concerned with suburban confine- “We Were Wealth,” though likely to for it. ment and complicated love, she be spurned by fans of “The Knot” Wye Oak of Baltimore, Md., leaves out much of the melodrama and “If Children,” seems to be an however, is different. Comprised of previous records, letting her indication of the band’s general of Jenn Wasner on vocals and gui- guitar provide the gritty subtext to direction. The song has a mini- tar and Andy Stack on drums and new, more concrete imagery. malist, post-rock feel to it and keys, this duo has carved them- The album’s title track, though the band performs it with ease selves a substantial niche in the not my favorite, epitomizes and grace reminiscent of fellow indie-rock community and their Wasner’s maturity, complete with Baltimore natives Beach House. latest release, “Civilian,” is, for a full-blown guitar solo and lines Yet comparing Wye Oak to many, proof that they’re here to like, “You still sleep in the bed Beach House is too easy a connec- stay. with me / My jewelry, and my baby tion. Though both bands are defin- In the past Wye Oak’s songs teeth.” able as “indie rock,” Wasner and had a distinct arc to them. They’d Andy Stack, the other half of Stack’s songwriting, in my opin- begin with ambient, shoegaze- Wye Oak, has also come into his ion, is broader than that and will esque meandering and then own artistically with “Civilian,” only continue to mature as time abruptly collapse into a few dis- playing drums with his right hand goes on. torted concluding bars. With and keyboards with the left, all Whether or not Wye Oak “Civilian,” those heavier moments while manipulating loops and occa- sounds like a band for you, I’d are further pared down in favor of sionally providing backup vocals. highly recommend at least getting heightened lyricism and introspec- Though his role is less prominent, a taste for their talent. And luck- tion. This decision fits perfectly his playing seems much more in ily for you — and me — they’ll be with Jenn Wasner’s maturing voice tune with the intent of each song. playing a free show April 6 right both as a singer and poet. In the past, Wasner and Stack here at Lawrence. So come out and Wasner’s delivery has devel- seemed to be almost vying for see for yourself; I doubt you’ll be oped substantially since Wye Oak’s attention, with Stack’s cymbals disappointed. sophomore release, “The Knot,” sometimes completely drowning out the melody. Here he seems Photo courtesy of Dan Stack New books: Varghese’s Iris Out: Fukanaga’s “Jane Eyre”

cannot provide for herself. “Cutting for Stone” Fassbender’s snarky Rochester the same woman, but their bond makes a delightful counterpart to proves unbreakable when tragedy Wasikowska’s meek Jane, which strikes and Shiva joins Marion in is perhaps one of the delights of New York. the film. Though not quite brood- “Cutting for Stone,” though not ing enough for a true Brontë hero, a long novel, has the feeling of an Fassbender portrays a less sinister epic, covering the lives of Marion Rochester whose attachment to and Shiva and the lives of those Jane almost seems to begin as a around them as well. Verghese lighthearted rake’s easy conquest weaves history and culture into his of his inexperienced governess. story in such a way that the reader For every interesting move hardly notices. Yet his casual inclu- Fukunaga makes, he leaves some- sion of the revolution in Ethiopia thing out. He teases the audience and of the cultural aspects of the with bits of plot that are never characters’ lives enriches the plot fully actualized. This is especially and adds depth to the coming-of- the case with the introduction of age story. Blanche Ingram, Jane’s romantic Photo courtesy of Laurie Sparham The book also deals heav- rival. Blanche comes and goes, but Bridget Donnelly the film. we know all along that Rochester is Natalie Schermer ily with doctors and medicine. Verghese himself is a physician News Editor Unlike in Brontë’s own text, really after Jane. For The Lawrentian ______and his expertise is evident in climactic scenes between Jane We can never be convinced of Jane’s jealousy, only her resigna- his novel. The text is riddled with Until recently I was of the mind and Rochester seemed swathed in Abraham Verghese’s novel tion. She is left a puppet under descriptions — ranging from that a film version of a novel can light, occasionally marred by light “Cutting for Stone” chronicles the Rochester’s control, rendering interesting to slightly gross — do nothing more than simply rep- rain but not threatened by the lives of twin brothers growing up her famous, impassioned speech of medical procedures and mis- resent as accurately as possible the impending night and storms read- in a Mission Hospital in Addis — though brilliantly acted by haps, and the title comes from the text of a story, leaving the words of ers have come to expect. Ababa, Ethiopia, as the country is Wasikowska — out of place and Hippocratic oath. my favorite authors unadulterated. From the start, Fukunaga’s caught in the turmoil of revolution. almost uncharacteristic. Despite its seemingly simple This is particularly the case cinematic approach to the story The twins, Marion and Shiva Ultimately, though, it was plot, “Cutting for Stone” is so much for my most beloved novel, “Jane strays from expectation, not pro- Stone, live with the head nurse and Fukunaga’s decision to down- more than the story of two broth- Eyre.” Though the poster of Franco gressing chronologically but begin- surgeon of the hospital, but they play the Gothic elements of the ers. It is the story of doctors with Zefferelli’s 1996 version star- ning far beyond the halfway point do not know their parents: Their story that disappointed me most. too many patients and not enough ring Charlotte Gainsbourg and of the novel. It opens with Jane’s Indian mother died in childbirth Coming out of the theater, I medicine. It is the story of a coun- William Hurt hangs over my bed, flight from Rochester’s manor and and their father, a brilliant, legend- couldn’t put into words how I real- try in disorder and of culture that I have never yet found a Jane and continues to alternate between ary British surgeon, fled after fail- ly felt about the film for that very survives despite dictators. Rochester pairing that makes me flashback and flash-forward until ing to save her. Nobody has seen reason. I first thought it was a fas- Considering the book a while swoon to the extent that Charlotte Jane goes to Thornfield Hall to him since. cinating concept, focusing on the after having read it, I started to Brontë’s own words on the page become governess to Rochester’s As the twins grow, their dif- human aspect of the story. notice a few elements that didn’t do. ward, Adèle. ferent pathways become clear. But then I saw an interview in quite succeed. There is a subtle The newest film version, direct- Initially, it seems as if such Marion, always more grounded in which Fukunaga said he wanted to supernatural element that is never ed by Cary Fukunaga and star- non-linear storytelling adds to a reality, heads to medical school emphasize the Gothic. My impres- quite developed, and some of the ring Mia Wasikowska and Michael sort of feminist reading of Jane’s and New York to follow in his sions of the film were shattered. plot elements seem a little forced, Fassbender as the romantic leads, character, a strong young woman estranged father’s footsteps as a How can a version of my favorite especially once Marion leaves takes Brontë’s adored novel and, who runs away from Rochester surgeon. Shiva also follows a path novel that leaves out the night Addis Ababa for opportunity-rich quite literally, sheds new light after — well, after something bad of medicine, but his suits his more before Jane and Rochester’s wed- New York. upon it. happens. ethereal personality: He works in ding, Jane’s weird dreams and even But none of these small flaws While Fukunaga claimed in an In Fukugana’s telling, we know the world of research and charity, weirder paintings, Grace Poole, the bothered me at all while reading interview, “We definitely featured this before the credits roll. What searching for cures and trying to gypsy and so many other crucial the novel. Verghese’s world is not the Gothic elements of the story we don’t know is what leads up to help his native Africa. elements be said to feature ele- quite perfect, but in that sense more,” I found the opposite to be it, so instead we see Jane, in her As they get older, Marion and true, as elements of the Gothic past and in her — sort-of — pres- Shiva, inseparable as children, seemed downplayed throughout ent, as a victim of circumstance are driven apart by their love for See Cutting for Stone on page 9 and, really, a woman who simply See Jane Eyre on page # THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Reminiscing with Bright Eyes at Riviera Theater

People’s Key,” which Oberst has usually strong voice. night’s clear highlight. they moved through a batch of Tom Pilcher Editor-in-Chief alluded to as his last Bright Eyes Oberst’s band contained two A heartbreaking song, “Poison pop songs from their new album, ______album, his hour-and-a-half set in percussionists, a move that — as Oak” moved from the intimacy of “What We Lose in the Fire We Gain Chicago focused on a wide range a percussionist myself — I usually the acoustic guitar-led opening to in the Flood.” On Tuesday March 15, I finally of his material — though he played support, but his songs don’t need the catharsis of the final chorus, The band moved from slower, got to see Bright Eyes play live. no material from his Conor Oberst the extra bombast. Bright Eyes’ which featured the full band and more personal material to swoon- Though I’m not the most devot- and the Mystic Valley Band or music emphasizes swells and surg- spot-on group harmonies. ing 6/8 pop and upbeat four-on- ed fan of the Omaha troubadour Monsters of Folk side projects. es in emotion and dynamic, but the Even better, the fervent Oberst the-floor dance numbers, mak- Conor Oberst and his rotating Flanked by a cast of six other extra percussion seemed to clut- groupies in the front refrained ing for a relatively diverse set. backing band any more, the con- musicians all somehow relat- ter the band’s sound, a sound that from shouting the lyrics over Burhenn’s voice stole the show, cert at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre ed to Oberst’s own Saddle Creek needs no extra dressing up. Oberst and his guitar at the begin- but her bandmates deserve praise definitely brought some much- Records, Bright Eyes sounded With the new album’s unique ning, which really doesn’t suit for providing a solid backbone to needed nostalgia for late middle/ more like a full-blown folk- and fusion of electronic pop and more some of his music to begin with. her songs. early high school. pop-influenced rock band than traditional rock elements, I worried Oberst seemed noticeably Perhaps more than anything Bright Eyes began as the teen- anything else. that Oberst and company would uncomfortable in these instanc- else, this spring break concert pro- age bedroom recording project of Oberst’s set opened with gloss over his more folk-influ- es of audience sing-along: During vided a nice dose of nostalgia. The Oberst in 1995 and in 1998 he the quasi-spiritual spoken word enced material, especially from his “Lua,” he purposefully played with show highlighted Oberst’s consid- released his first album under the intro that kicks off “Firewall,” the stunning 2005 album, “I’m Wide his phrasings in what seemed to be erable talents in songwriting and Bright Eyes moniker, “A Collection first track on “The People’s Key.” Awake It’s Morning.” Luckily, “We an attempt to confuse the crowd reminded me of some great tunes of Songs Written and Recorded Despite some missteps, the new Are Nowhere and It’s Now,” “Old members singing along. Don’t I’d forgotten about, but the set 1995-1997.” record boasts a more expansive Soul Song,” “Lua” and the stun- get me wrong, I love a good live also acted as a confirmation that Oberst’s creaking, quavering sonic range than previous Bright ning “Poison Oak” all made the cut sing-along, but only if the song some of his songs don’t carry quite voice dominated these suitably Eyes albums; unfortunately, the that night. demands it. the same emotional impact they emotional early recordings, and muddled live sound at the Riviera Though songs like the charg- Saddle Creek labelmates The did during early high school. Even the reputation of a quiet, emotion- could never accurately capture this ing “The Calendar Hung Itself” — Mynabirds opened the show, pro- so, I dug out my copy of 2005’s ally-charged songwriter has stuck expanded sonic range. The charg- a fiercely emotional early Bright viding a solid, though not riveting, “Digital Ash in a Digital Urn” the with him ever since, regardless ing “Jejune Stars” sounded mud- Eyes tune – sounded overly bom- performance. Singer and bandlead- next day. of how far his music has strayed dled, and the six backing musi- bastic with his large backing band, er Laura Burhenn commanded her from that original formula. cians often overpowered Oberst’s “Poison Oak” stood out as the band with a quiet confidence as Despite the recent release “The

Jane Eyre Artist Spotlight: Tristan Renfrow continued from page 8 ments of the Gothic? Andrew LaCombe Staff Writer I wanted to see ______Fukunaga’s film as a new and different interpretation After starting guitar and of one of my favorite nov- piano lessons at age six, Tristan els, an interpretation that Renfrow immediately fell in I might not be able to put love with music. precisely into words but that “[Since then], I’ve never did something unique with been able to imagine myself the text. doing anything else with my life Instead I’m finding the and feeling satisfied,” he said. only conclusion I can make Renfrow, a percussion per- is that Fukunaga tried to do formance major and a junior at too many things in a two- Lawrence, plays frequently and hour movie and failed to in many different settings. But fully actualize any of them. he will always recall one per- formance from several years ago when he was a member of the children’s chorus for the Florentine Opera Company in Varghese Milwaukee. “I vividly remember ‘A continued from page 8 Midsummer Night’s Dream,’” Photo courtesy of Triston Renfrow said Renfrow. “We were reciting Renfrow came to Lawrence seem to be undergoing per- Milwaukee’s Collegiate Music it mirrors reality. The incom- lines of Shakespeare opposite wanting to perform several dif- petual transformation because Competition in November, is pleteness of some of the plot famous opera singers on the ferent styles of music as often of the morphing process, the not exactly certain where his elements and dead-end story- most ethereal set. It was a com- as possible and he is certainly listener will nevertheless feel it career in music will take him. lines reflects the unsatisfying pletely surreal experience for doing so: Renfrow is a cur- is going round in circles, since “I try to take advantage nature of life itself. me at such a young age.” rent member of the LSO, LUJE each long procedure brings you of every opportunity that I Not to say that the end- Renfrow started play- and a jazz small group. Off back to the starting point, like find and make the most of it. ing isn’t satisfying: I thor- ing percussion in fifth grade campus, he performs with the the little local loops that you Auditioning to graduate pro- oughly enjoyed “Cutting for because the idea that play- Manitowoc Symphony and Salsa can hear throughout the piece,” grams, freelancing, profession- Stone” and regard it as one of ing percussion requires ver- Manzana, which is a new group he explained. al auditions and traveling to the more complete works I’ve satility was very appealing. that consists of musicians from Improvisation is one of learn other cultures’ music are read recently. The story is so His transition to percussion across the Fox Valley. the many musical practices all paths I’m leaving open,” he sweeping — stretching from was very successful. In 2008, Renfrow will give his junior that Renfrow enjoys. “I love said. India to Africa to America Renfrow won the Milwaukee recital Wednesday, April 6 at 8 the spontaneity and ephemeral while dealing with birth and Symphony Orchestra Young p.m. in Harper Hall. One of the nature of improvised music,” he death and marriage and love Artist Competition. He played pieces he will play is “Loops said. “I’ve only recently started Artist Spotlight seeks to high- — that I couldn’t help but be his marimba concerto with the II” by Phillippe Hurel. Renfrow learning the jazz idiom or ‘lan- light the achievements of aspir- swept along with it. orchestra several times, yet said this complex work is the guage,’ but have always been ing artists of all kinds. If you another unforgettable experi- hardest piece of music he has attracted to improvisation.” would like to be featured in an ence for the young percussion- ever played. Renfrow, who won the upcoming issue e-mail us at law- ist. “Although the music may Civic Music Association of [email protected].

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10 SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 Baseball looks to build on Florida win Jack Canfield was especially welcome given the consistent production, especially ing Lawrence to more successful For The Lawrentian team’s painfully high earned run outfielder Robert Rashid. Rashid, seasons. ______average of 9.86 last season. who led the team in led the team Rashid says he is not worried The Lawrence University base- The win was certainly a shift in batting average (.366), runs (33), about the 1-7 start over the break. ball team headed to Florida over in momentum and a great way to hits (48), doubles (10), triples (2) He commented, "With such a young spring break looking to rebound end the break. The Vikings are con- and stolen bases (32), was named and inexperienced team at the col- from last season. The Vikings sidered underdogs in the Midwest an all-conference, all-region player. lege level, it is sometimes difficult were 7-29 overall and 2-14 in the Conference. In fact, the North “[Rashid] sets the tone,” Anderson to put all the pieces together in Midwest Conference. While in Division coaches picked Lawrence said. “I don’t expect anything less the first couple games… As the Florida, the Vikings managed only to finish dead last this spring. than his best year this year.” week went on, our confidence and a 1-and-7 nonconference record. “I think that we’re much better Three key sophomores will team chemistry rose, we started It may have taken the team a than where we were picked in the also be returning to shore up the hitting the ball better with runners while to thaw out in the Florida conference, to be perfectly honest infield. Wisniewski will anchor 3rd in scoring position and the pitch- sun, but their trip ended with a with you, but we haven’t shown base, with Gabe Henriques and ers were more consistently hitting Standings 24-7 win over D’Youville College. that,” Head Baseball Coach and Davide Harris at shortstop and sec- their spots. Lawrence looked at home on the Assistant Football Coach Jason ond, respectively. “We’re younger The Vikings are in good posi- Men’s tennis plate, delivering an amazing 23 Anderson said. “We’re still in the this year than we were last year,” tion to surprise a lot of people hits. Sophomore Phil Wisniewski process of getting our numbers Anderson said. “The good news this year. “We took some steps MWC O’All went 4-6 with four runs driven in, up, but we have some good talent about that is half of those young forward toward the end of last North Division and All Conference star Robert on the team. We learned a lot from guys have been around for a year year,” Anderson said. “We have Ripon 1-0 1-4 Rashid chimed in going 3-3 with our season last year, and we’re and have had significant playing the ability in us, but we have to Carroll 0-0 9-5 two triples and four runs scored. ready to move forward.” time.” Anderson noted that the improve the consistency, which St. Norbert 0-0 6-8 Things looked solid from the Of Lawrence’s 24 players, 21 younger guys will get a lot of at comes with age and experience.” Lawrence 0-0 3-7 pitching side as well. Andrew Wilt are underclassmen, so the team bats, a lot of innings and game In other words, it’s only a matter Beloit 0-1 0-1 threw a complete game win while will be leaning heavily on their time experience, and in a few years of time before things start looking whiffing 8. Wilt’s performance few seniors for leadership and will be seasoned veterans lead- up for the Blue and White. South Division Monmouth 0-0 11-5 Grinnell 0-0 10-5 Lake Forest 0-0 7-4 Fencing competes at NCAA regionals Knox 0-0 1-10 Illinois College 0-0 0-5 John Revis at Lawrence compete against other Notre Dame and Ohio State. These Frederick Breslow is very pleased For The Lawrentian schools in NCAA Division III with schools have some of the best to leave the program on an upward ______small enrollment sizes, the fenc- fencing programs in the country trend in his final year. “I believe The Lawrence men’s and wom- ing team faces some noticeably and it was exhilarating to compete this is the most people we’ve sent en’s fencing teams competed in larger schools and nationally-rec- with them.” to regionals. I’m very happy with the NCAA Midwest Regional dur- ognized athletic programs. In fact, Even though competing against how we competed. A few years ing finals week at Wayne State Lawrence is one of the smallest Notre Dame and other big schools ago it would just be two or three University in Detroit. Madeline schools in the country to sponsor can be intimidating, the Lawrence people qualifying. Now we have Cooper led the women’s team by an intercollegiate fencing men’s fencers approach these matches a lot of good fencers that qualify taking 14th place in sabre. Mariah and women’s team. Since all fenc- as opportunities to get better and to compete at the highest level.” Wilkerson grabbed 15th in epee, ing teams compete in one divi- learn. Cooper adds, “It can be real- Breslow also commented on how and Caitlyn Hoglund finished sion in the NCAA, Lawrence fenc- ly daunting to fence women who he foresees the program improv- 17th in foil. On the men’s side, ers have the opportunity to face are this good, but it also makes ing for years to come: “I hope the Frederick Breslow and Alex Biehl some of the nation’s top collegiate me think a lot more about my own trend of Lawrence fencers qualify- paced Lawrence with a 12th place fencers. fencing and what I need to do to ing continues to increase. We have finish in sabre and a 12th place “It was really exciting to be able improve. We also got the chance to more interested students every finish in foil, respectively. Matthew to compete at such a high level watch some really amazing fenc- year. The more experience we get, DeStasio was Lawrence’s top fin- of fencing,” said Cooper. “There ing. We all put in a lot of work this the better we will be.” isher in epee, taking 14th. were only 16 fencers in my event term, and I'm so glad that this is While all other varsity teams [woman's saber] and all of them how I got to finish off the season.” but me were from Northwestern, Men’s senior team captain Statistics are courtesy of www.lawrence.edu and www. midwestconference.org and are current as of Softball team competes in Sunshine State February 23, 2011. Ellie Galvin Red Dragons went on to score in the third to start the scoring. The 3-2 to Colby College. The Vikings For The Lawrentian each of the final three innings to Vikings then scored six times in left the bases loaded in the sec- ______earn the win. the fourth to take command. The ond and broke a scoreless tie in While many of us were relaxing The “W” went to the Vikings big blow in the inning was Alissa the third. Freshman Mary Diduch’s poolside or in front of the televi- in their 11-10 victory over the Geipel’s bases-loaded, two-run ground out scored a runner giv- sion for spring break, the Lawrence University of Minnesota-Morris double. After Macalester scored ing Lawrence a 1-0 lead, but Colby University women’s softball team in the third game of the season. three times in the bottom half of rebounded with three runs in the was busy playing one game after Lawrence started the winning the inning, Lawrence scored twice top of the fourth. The Vikings cut the other. The team traveled to rally in the bottom of the seventh in the fifth and another run in the the lead to 3-2 in the fifth when Clermont, Fla. where they played when Gaelen Lombard-Knapp led sixth to close out the Scots. Murray tripled and later scored on a total of 10 games within a five- off the inning with a single. Cory The Vikings were unable to Diduch’s ground out. In their final day period. Paquette then got hit by a pitch to secure another victory in Florida, game, The Vikings lost 12-4 to the Cathy Kaye started the first put runners at first and second. losing 7-6 to Concordia (Wis.) University of Southern Maine. game off right with a home run Alex Chiodo laced a single to the University, 9-1 to Rensselaer Despite a 3-7 record coming in her first plate appearance of outfield to score Lombard-Knapp Polytechnic Institute, and 6-2 to out of pre-season play, the Vikings the season. Shannon Murray also with the winning run. Carli Gurholt UW-Superior. In a close game, the remain optimistic about the future. powered the offense, going 4-for- went 2-for-3 with two doubles and Vikings took a 4-2 loss against Diduch commented, “the games in 4 with a grand slam and five runs two runs batted in to pace the Plattsburgh State. Lawrence built Florida showed us that we have batted in. The Vikings went on Vikings. Emily Perish went 2-for- a 2-1 lead heading into the top of great potential as a team, and to annihilate Franciscan University 4 and drove in three runs, and the sixth thanks to a run-scoring hopefully we will get to progress 14-1. Murray, who had a double and triple from Gurholt in the first and develop as a team as the sea- The Vikings were defeated 7-3 drove in three runs, pitched the and single from Geipel in the fifth. son goes on.” in their second game by the 13th- final inning and picked up the win. Kaye went 2-for-3 and scored a run White-out ranked Cortland State. Lawrence In the fourth game, Lawrence to pace the Lawrence attack. Emily led 2-1 after the first inning thanks exploded with six runs in the fourth Perish went the distance and took to a pair of Cortland errors in the inning and rolled to an 11-3 non- the loss. bottom half of the frame, scoring conference victory over Macalester The ninth game for the Vikings two unearned runs. However, the College. Lawrence scored twice in was another very close loss, falling Let’s go Vikes! THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 SPORTS 11 Track Breaks Record at Stevens Point Competition Athletes of the week by Alyssa Onan

Nick Kerkman: Indoor Track

1) You now hold two throwing records at LU. How does that feel? How do you plan to build off of that for more successes in the future?

To hold two records for Lawrence feels like all of my hard work throughout my years here has finally begun to pay off, but I do feel that my attaining the records does not indicate that I have beaten all the other throwers for Lawrence over its history because the men’s hammer and weight throws have only been events in Division III track and field meets since 1974 and 1985, respectively. For the students not familiar with Lawrence throwing history , this means that the man who holds the most records for Lawrence track and field athletics was not able to compete in these events. That man is Ron Wopat, who graduated before he could compete in the events. But I plan to build off these records by working to improve both of those records and try to get the records for discus in the outdoor season.

2) If you didn’t throw, what event would you do? Why? Photo courtesy of Nick Kerkman

If I did not throw I would not participate in track. Instead I would Photo coutesy of Cam Blegen play rugby for the club team at Lawrence. After seeing the sport played professionally in Europe, it seems like a good alternative to football in the off-season. Natalie Wolf 2010. The team was honored as For The Lawrentian Viking Players of the Week for Feb. 3) What’s the easiest part about throwing? The hardest? Why? ______28-March 6 for this great accom- plishment. The men’s distance relay team The easiest part of throwing for myself would have to be the turning process to gain momentum The runners also attributed for indoor track set a new school during the throw due to extensive repetition of the turning technique our coach requires us to do each their success to a close team con- record March 5 at the UW-Steven’s practice. The hardest part of throwing is trying to balance yourself with a 35-pound ball that’s swinging nection. Blegen stated, “I wasn't Point Pointer Qualifier. The team, around you if you are off-balance. You can fall over, which is embarrassing — or worse, have the weight just running for myself — I didn't with members Dan Thoresen, Cam hit you or someone else, which I have thankfully not done or personally seen. Blegen, Mike Mangian and Sam want to let Sam, Dan and Mike down.” He later added, “The four Stevens, had only one goal: have 4) How did you get started throwing? Where did you learn it, what got you started, and what’s of us got each other pumped up the fastest distance medley time. kept you in it? “We only decided to go after during the week leading up to the meet, and we all got together and the record during the week prior I started throwing in middle school because all of my friends had decided to join and that was the dubbed ourselves ‘Team FSU,’ the to the meet — we had run fairly only sport 6th graders were allowed to participate in. I began to get really involved in track in high school meaning of which [The Lawrentian] well at conference, taking third, thanks to a great coach who really forced me to work hard. Through his tutelage I was able make it in my probably can't print.” The team and thought if we went for time senior year to the state championship meet for shot put. This made me want to continue to participate could not have done it without rather than place we had a strong in track in college, and thanks to great teammates and times throughout my career at Lawrence, I want each other’s support. shot at breaking it. The record was to keep participating for Lawrence track and field. a result of a season's worth of hard While there is no distance med- workouts and long runs culminat- ley for outdoor track, the team is ing in four solid efforts,” Thoresen optimistic for the upcoming spring commented. season. Thoresen believes that this Madeline Cooper: Fencing The team ran the relay in record break will send “a message 10:33:27, breaking the previ- to the rest of the conference that ous record of 10:39:83, which we're going to be even stronger at outdoor conference than we were 1) What’s the hardest part about was set by Stevens, Mark Sprtel, fencing? The easiest? Matt Frelich and Sam Estrem in indoors.” I fence saber, which is the fastest- paced weapon, and the NCAA bouts all go to five points. In a five-point Men's tennis struggles bout you have to concentrate on get- ting points and making sure your opponent isn’t able to adapt to what with preseason matches you’re doing. If your opponent is ahead, then you have to figure out Tyler Gasper and 9-0 defeats. Although the how to change what you’re doing. The Staff Writer Vikings won two match-ups before hardest part for me is recognizing ______these most recent losses, consider- that you need to make a change, what specifically the change is and then It was a rough preseason for ing their previous four-match los- enact it in time to win the bout. Saber Photo courtesy of Madeline Cooper the Lawrence University men's ten- ing streak early in the preseason, this could be foreshadowing their bouts can last 30 seconds to a minute, nis team, but the end brought a so there’s really not a lot of time to figure all that out. That thought process is one of the skills really small hope for the rest of the sea- play for the rest of the tennis sea- son. good fencers have. I don’t know if this is the easiest part of fencing, but it is incredibly satisfying to be son. able to execute an action really well and score a touch. For me, these moments come most often when The team started off with a Standout Junior Caleb Ray fin- ished the preseason with a 6-4 I am chasing someone down the strip and then make a really clean attack. It’s really when my muscle disheartening 8-1 loss against Lake memory takes over and I’m able to stay calm. Forest College, but came right back record, defeating his opponents from Lake Forest, Concordia, with a 5-4 win over Concordia the 2) How will you train in the offseason to prepare for next year? following week. However, this vic- UW-Oshkosh, Nichols College, tory was followed by a crushing Schreiner University and Tiffin University. Fencing is really the best way to train for fencing, so during spring term we can come in and fence. four-match losing streak to UW-Eau We do footwork and drills, as well as playing fencing games, so it’s a lot of fun. I’m going to be in Claire, UW-La Crosse, UW-Oshkosh, In doubles competition the team faired a little better, with Madagascar next fall and unfortunately I won’t be able to do any fencing there, so I’m going to have to and Franklin and Marshall over the get right back into it when I get back to Lawrence in the winter. next three weeks. The Lawrence sophomores Jason Dunn and Max Zlevor earning an overall record of men came back fighting in their 3) What’s been your favorite fencing memory so far? next two matches against Nichols 4-6. The pairing of Caleb Ray and freshman Jeremy Andereck also College and Schreiner University, Our second tournament this season has to be one of my best memories. This is a really hard tourna- defeating them 5-4 and 6-3 respec- won a few match-ups and finished the preseason with a 3-7 record. ment. It is mostly very skilled fencers from Division I schools who attend. Last year I even got to fence tively. an Olympic medalist. We went into the tournament knowing that the level of fencing was going to be The team's most recent match- very high. We also knew that this tournament was going to determine whether we qualified for region- ups against Tiffin University and als, so there was a lot of stress going in. I know I fenced really well at this tournament: I won at least 2 Monmouth College ended in 7-2 of 3 bouts against all schools and beat people I lost to last year. So I personally had a really good tour- nament, and the women’s foil and epee squads also did really well. All the women really stepped it up and it was really exciting to see. THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011 The Lawrentian Editor-in-Chief: What’s on your iPod? Tom Pilcher Business Manager Kevin Lokko

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