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On October 19th, Vail Commons will be In May, the faculty approved the adop- hosting A Taste of the Carolinas, an event tion of Environmental Studies as an academ- that was formerly named A Taste of David- ic major at Davidson. son. While the change of title may seem in- Dr. Annie Ingram, the chair of the pro- signifi cant, the underlying controversy is far gram, expressed her enthusiasm at introduc- from it. ing this “genuinely interdisciplinary” major, While looking for new menu ideas, Com- which draws from fi elds including science, mons came up with the idea of A Taste of Da- economics and politics. Dr. Ingram expresses vidson, which would feature products grown confi dence that the core requirements, which or manufactured in the Carolinas. It will were “created with a great deal of attention replace the traditional “Voice Your Choice” and care,” ensure that the major provides Food Show this year. both depth and rigor. All Environmental “While it was very popular, the past cou- Studies majors will be given a broad over- ple of years the event did not offer us many view of the fi eld before selecting a track that menu ideas. Since ‘local’ is such a current will deepen their knowledge in environmen- topic, we chose to look in that direction,” As- tal sciences, social sciences or humanities. A sociate Director of Dining Services Bonnie breadth component ensures that each student Dunavent said. will be exposed to all three realms, and the Local, however, can mean very differ- major culminates in a two course capstone ent concepts. Commons is planning to serve project. products grown or manufactured in the Caro- Members of Davidson’s faculty have linas while highlighting some local farmers, been working towards the creation of the En- but some of the featured brands are evidently vironmental Studies major for over a decade, industrial, such as Frito Lay and Milko. photo by: Bill Jin and the leadership and support of President The Food Club had a different vision Taylor Gunnell `11 was recently spotted lending a helping hand at the Ross catalyzed the process. The Strategic See Local, page 3 Ada Jenkins Center, a common volunteer location for students. See New Major, page 4 Sophomore class retains two programs to help plan for future e r i c sa w y e r sistant Dean for Community Service. lems and help them succeed. son. Staff Writer “They didn’t want to do away with the “We wanted to provide some opportuni- The retreat will be an opportunity for sophomore programming and the retreat and ties for them to connect with other sopho- sophomores to seek guidance, share their Sophomores have the opportunity to things like that altogether, because we found mores and feel like they were a part of some- experiences with one another, and just re- participate in two programs this semester there’s a real need based on research done thing else that was going on,” Knox said. fl ect. designed particularly for them. The fi rst is in the fi eld of higher education and student The sophomore retreat will give students “Davidson students do so much, and the sophomore discussion series, which is a affairs in general,” Knox said. an opportunity to get away from campus, their lives are so scheduled and busy, but program that allows sophomores to meet in She cited sophomores’ need to answer connect with one another, and refl ect. “We being able to take the time out and refl ect small discussion groups three times over the the important go to Montreat, on what things you really have enjoyed course of the semester. The second program questions address- “Davidson students do so much, and near Black Moun- or where you can really make an impact,” is the sophomore retreat, which will take ing their identity, their lives are so scheduled and tain, N.C., which Knox said. students into the North Carolina mountains interests and pur- busy, but being able to take the time is just outside of Another topic during the retreat will be on Oct. 22-24 for workshops, discussions, pose, as well as out and refl ect on what things you Asheville,” Knox relationships. “You want to make sure that and refl ection. The Oct. 1 deadline for these determining the said. you’re building a support system of people programs has been extended. If you are still direction for their really have enjoyed or where you can In previous who are going to lift you up and help you interested in participating, contact Jen Knox remaining years really make an impact.” years, this retreat along your way throughout your college ([email protected]). at Davidson and was held during career rather than people who might be a Programming geared toward Davidson beyond. Sophomore year is also when stu- the summer before classes began. negative infl uence,” Knox said. sophomores is not something entirely new. dents have to declare their major, which can “We don’t have as much time because The discussion series is something much “It actually is something that has been be stressful for some. we’re doing it during the school year, so newer, having had a pilot program last year. done a little bit in the past with Lilly Pro- “A lot of sophomores have, in my ex- we’ve only got a weekend,” Knox said. A group is made up of 12 or fewer sopho- grams,” Jen Knox, Interim Coordinator of perience, expressed a feeling of isolation Friday night will be an opportunity for mores as well as two student life staff mem- Sophomore Programs, said. “Lilly Programs after that freshman year being on a close- all of the participants to get to know one bers. “There’s a topic set aside to delve into was an offi ce that existed previously, and knit hall with a lot of friends,” Knox added. another and connect as well as serve as an for each meeting, and the fi rst one has to the funding was running out so some of the “And then they’re not living near their same introduction to the weekend. Saturday will do with identity and relationships,” Knox things that Lilly Programs did got moved to friends that they were their fi rst year or they have sessions in the morning and afternoon, said. “They’ll have a small opening activ- other offi ces on campus.” could be in Irwin, Akers, or Knox, which is but there will be time in between for stu- ity, a getting to know you sort of thing, then Davidson wanted to continue offering down the hill so they’re feeling a little bit dents to do homework, just relax or enjoy ask questions really targeted to that topic programs for sophomores, so they are now more removed from campus in general.” the mountains. On Sunday there will be of identity and relationships and how to go overseen by the offi ce of Stacey Riemer, As- The programs aim to address these prob- wrap-up activities and the return to David- See Sophomore, page 3

After receiving a Thursday, October 7th, Davidson College woman’s generous donation poet D.A. Powell will fi eld hockey had a late of- from the Armfi eld come to the Carolina Inn fensive explosion against Foundation, the grass and will deliver a reading conference foe Longwood, in Richardson Stadium of his works. This reading prevailing 6-4. The ’Cats will be replaced with will also be accompanied conference record is now artifi cial turf after the by a question and answer 2-0 and their season record football season ends. session. is 9-2.

see NEWS, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS, page 12 2 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 Ne w s Exploring Diversity and Multiculturalism on Davidson’s Campus Part One: Examining a Commitment to Diversity…and Multiculturalism Multicultural Aw a r e n e s s Co mm i t t e e plined and creative minds for lives of lead- series of events intended to re-evaluate the events, attendance was low or completely ership and service. term multiculturalism and its meaning on non-existent. The committee stated, “This Davidson College is a place full of pos- • We are intentional about deepening our this campus. The theme of the week’s events was a learning experience, but we provided sibilities. Besides a few standard rules and knowledge, awareness and understanding was, “Multicultural Awareness Week: Cel- a good variety of events. Perhaps the timing limitations, students have the agency to pur- of all people, and we seek to develop skills ebrating the Davidson Mosaic.” Merriam- of the celebration affected attendance at our sue whatever interests them. This pursuit is to interact constructively across our differ- Webster Dictionary defined multicultural events, but we’re proud that we could bring not limited to learning more about different ences. as “of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to the college its first student-run Multicultural people, different cultures and different ex- We are compelled to act to make our diverse cultures.” The committee stated the Awareness Week. We hope that the impact periences. One of the best ways to learn is community and the world more socially just following in regards to their efforts in Multi- of this events and events like it in the future through cultural immersion—an argument because WE RECOGNIZE THE DIGNITY cultural Awareness Week: “Our goal was to will echo within our community for many that is often stated about the importance of AND WORTH OF EVERY PERSON. educate and introduce diversity in a broader years to come and help to catalyze a new era studying abroad. It is the individual’s con- This year, Davidson College brought in definition than previously depicted on cam- of Davidson student life involving Davidson scious decision to seek more understanding the most diverse class this campus has ever pus. One of the initial steps we took is to students, faculty, staff, and administrators.” about a given topic or experience on Da- seen through the largest freshman class to establish the true definition of “multicultur- Prevalent in the name of both of these vidson College’s campus. Just as the col- have entered Davidson at one time. This has alism” by stepping outside the mold of race/ initiatives is the word “multicultural.” Al- lege asks that students commit to the Honor allowed Davidson College and its students ethnicity and stepping into aspects includ- though the term is inclusive of all Davidson Code, its commitment to diversity asks that to continue to examine student life as it ap- ing, but not limited to, sexual orientation, College students, a stigma still exists that students commit to diversity as well. plies to all students, whether we realize it gender, socio-economic status, expressive- the word excludes those that are part of the Davidson College recently revised its or not. This article is part of a mini-series ness through the arts, religion, and ability.” racial and ethnic majority. Wikipedia defines commitment to diversity. The commitment discussing initiatives that already happened The most popular events from the cele- “culture” as a set of shared attitudes, values, states: The college seeks to foster mutual re- on campus and that and provide an in-depth bration include a performance by comedian goals, and practices that characterize an in- spect and understanding among and for all look into serious questions about diversity, Hari Kondabalu, a cookout and a party at the stitution, organization, or group; so, “multi- people of different races, cultures, ethnici- multiculturalism, and its meaning and place Black Student Coalition house. However, cultural” can be defined as cooperation and ties, religions, sexual orientations, genders, within Davidson’s Student Life from stu- the committee hosted more educationally harmony within these groups. With that be- ages, national origins, socio-economic back- dents’ perspectives. focused events to supplement the entertain- ing said, everyone has something to contrib- grounds and physical abilities. On Monday, August 30, the College ing events. Throughout the week, the com- ute to the idea of “multiculturalism.” • We strive to enrich our community by had a soft opening of its Multicultural mittee held open discussion forums to dis- Davidson College has made its commit- attracting, supporting, and retaining stu- House (former PiKA house). The space cuss the meanings and intersections between ment to diversity and multiculturalism clear dents, faculty and staff from diverse back- is open to all students and will serve as a the ideas of diversity and multiculturalism. through the opening of spaces and increasing grounds and perspectives who bring a vari- meeting space, social space, and space for On Tuesday night of MAW, the committee the number of events that it hosts to bring ety of talents, passions, and world views. educational events. Student-staff members showed the Oscar-winning movie, Crash awareness to different issues around differ- • We believe Davidson should be a place and advisors will define the purpose of the with the intention to hold though-provoking ent cultures and inclusion. However, even where those who live, work, and study see house throughout the semester. Currently, discussion about racial and ethnic relations. in definitions and descriptions of the term difference as an opportunity and stimulus to it is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Wednesday night of MAW, the commit- multiculturalism, the term “diverse” appears learn about themselves, each other and the for students to use, observe, and learn more tee hosted student-led discussions with top- a number of times. How do we navigate the larger world. about the space. ics that included autism, homelessness in meaning of diverse and how does it differ • We are committed to assisting students Multicultural Awareness Week occurred Charlotte, and race bending in the media. from multiculturalism? The next article will in developing humane instincts and disci- August 29-September 4. The week-long However, even with these interesting begin to tackle this issue. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 3 Ne w s Richardson Stadium to get artificial turf Local, Where our food is after grant from Armfield Foundation really produced ra y Fr a n c i s News Editor Continued from page 1 of the event. “Local means treating work- A generous donation from the Armfield ers well, not dousing food in pesticides, and Foundation will allow the grass field in Rich- much more—it adheres to more principles ardson Stadium to be replaced by artificial than just travel time,” said Kaitlin Roberts turf immediately after the completion of the ’13. current football season. Smithfield Pork, one of the largest- in Associate Director of Athletics Scott Ap- dustrial meat producers in the nation and plegate said that ground will be broken on currently embroiled in controvery for its the project soon after the football team’s final treatment of illegal immigrant workers, was home game, which will take place November originally on the menu for the event. Com- 13th against San Diego. Weather-permitting, mons has decided not to use it. the turf should be installed by February 12th, “The goal is to highlight some local which will mark the lacrosse team’s home farmers that we have used and also to illus- opener in an exhibition match against Lime- trate that there are many items available to us stone. through our distributor,” Dunavent said. The specific type of artificial turf is Field- “Still,” said Roberts, “to call this food Turf, and will be installed by Carolina Green event ‘local’ when it’s not really abiding by Corp. Carolina Green previously worked on the principles of local food would be mis- the Wilson Field and the current field in Rich- photo by: Ray Francis leading.” ardson Stadium. FieldTurf has been installed After the conclusion of the current football season, the grass in Commons has since then changed the in many professional and collegiate football Richardson Stadium will be replaced with FieldTurf. name from A Taste of Davidson to A Taste of stadiums, including those of the New Eng- the Carolinas. In addition, it will feature lo- land Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Michigan rather than depending on the weather to pro- On hot days “it’s about ten degrees hotter on cal farms that the college has worked with in Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes. vide a suitable field on grass. Applegate also turf than it is on grass.” the past, such as Barbie Farms, Big Oak Beef Applegate reported that a key aspect of mentioned the possibility of using the new Davidson would join several other teams and Grateful Growers. the FieldTurf will be the drastic reduction in field for intramural play, since the danger of in the Pioneer Football League that have turf “Most of the local farmers do not have maintenance it will enable. Although the sur- tearing the field up would be nullified. fields. Among them are Campbell, Dayton, the volume of product needed for service at face must be periodically groomed and aer- The material that will make up the field is Valparaiso, Morehead State and Butler. Vail Commons. We look for products carried ated, it will require nowhere near the daily close to fully recyclable. The infill is mostly The Wildcats scored their first victory of by our distributor that are grown or manu- upkeep needed to keep a natural grass field made out of sand and recycled tires. The field the season on turf on September 18th against factured in North and South Carolina, and in pristine condition. has been guaranteed to last for at least ten Campbell, rallying from a 27-14 deficit to surprisingly there are quite a few things of- The college will also save a significant years. This may be a conservative estimate, defeat the Camels 28-27. Kenny Mantuo ‘11 fered,” Dunavent said. amount of time and labor on painting, be- as the several original FieldTurf fields are scored the game-tying touchdown from three It turns out that the event will not be a cause the field will be permanently painted still in use after 15 years. yards out with 13 seconds to play and Ben fully local-food event after all. with football and women’s lacrosse lines. Linebacker Brandon Yeargan ‘11 re- Behrendt ‘11 added the game-winning extra “Going local involves a lot of effort, The new D logo will be present at midfield. ported that FieldTurf “is much better” for point. and it involves building relationships with FieldTurf also drains significantly more playing in foul weather because the drainage The installation of the new field will trig- farmers and learning how to work with and efficiently than natural grass. Although rain system allows the field to remain very play- ger several other events scheduled under the prepare local food,” Roberts said, “and that would render grass fields soaked for days, able. Yeargan echoed Merritt and Wayne’s College’s Strategic Plan. When the field is means educating students about what local FieldTurf remains playable under virtually excitement about the possibility of practicing completed, immediate construction of the food actually means.” any circumstances. Applegate reported that on the field every day during each team’s re- new tennis court site will take place on the The Food Club will be distributing maps football coach Tripp Merritt and women’s spective season. lacrosse practice field. When this tennis com- of Commons on the day of A Taste of the lacrosse coach Kim Wayne are both very ex- One detriment to field turf, Yeargan not- plex is complete, the current tennis complex Carolinas to inform students on which sta- cited to be able to practice on FieldTurf daily ed, is the difficulty of playing in hot weather. will be demolished and replaced with a lake. tions are really “local” and which are not. Sophomore reatreat Panel discusses campaign ethics with students offers opportunities Em i l y Ro m e y n picture of Webster and the words “Tali- of small dollars to show voter support and Staff Writer large scale contributions from large corpo- Continued from page 1 ban Dan Webster” across the bottom of the screen. rations and labor unions. about defining who you are and understand- On September 30, Davidson political Panelists also discussed the positive One question posed during the open fo- ing yourself better.” science professors Pat Sellers and Susan side of negative campaign ads. The focus rum after panelist presentations mentioned The second topic will be values and Roberts, joined by Democratic campaign of attack ads often emphasizes a candidate’s the difference between positive and nega- leadership, and the third meeting will cover and policy consultant Mac McMorkle, pre- priorities. Panelists showed North Carolina tive ads and those that are truthful or mis- careers and vocations. sented and discussed election campaign eth- senatorial candidate Richard Burr’s “Front leading. This question touched on one of LaVonia Montouté ’13 is going to par- ics with Davidson students and community Porch” ad as an example. Burr’s attack on the primary ethical debates of the forum: if ticipate in both the retreat and the discus- members. political attack ads are an American institu- sion series. Professor Roberts called American po- “Citizens need to tion, how can they be constructed and used “I’m really looking towards my future litical campaigning “limbo politics—“ the participate and feel ethically? this year, and I wanted to get some advice party goes lowest wins the game. Political Professor Roberts mentioned “flip-flop” on future plans like graduate school and consultant McMorkle said “Negative ads like they own their ads as an example of selectivity rather than making sure that as I go into 2nd semester are as American as apple pie.” government,” blatant “character assassination” to show sophomore year that I’m on my right track,” In her vocal presentation, Roberts in- negative aspects of an opponent. However, Montouté said. troduced three infamous political ads that government spending focused more on his these ads often border on misleading when “I want to meet more sophomores and set “negative standards” for campaign ads. plan for the economy than slandering his op- seemingly conflicting or “flip flop” vote hear their experience,” Montouté added. The ads mentioned were the “Daisy” ad on ponent, Elaine Marshall. counts of an opponent are shown. Politi- “I also want to get very sound advice from nuclear warfare from 1964, the 1988 Willie McMorkle and Sellers discussed mea- cal legislation is extremely dense and com- counselors and academic professors as to Horton ad focusing on the death penalty, and sures taken to regulate negative campaigns plex, and the implication of simple yes/no what I should be doing in preparing, and if the 1990 “Hands” ad attacking racial quotas. ads. “Stand By Your Ad” legislation, enact- votes on something like “raising taxes” are a possible I’d like to meet more professors so Roberts explained how all three ads “took ed in 2002, mandated that candidates include grossly simplified distortion of reality. I can pick my advisor.” complex issues and reduced them to simple an “I approve this message” clip in all politi- McMorkle provided the example of a Vanessa Williams ’13 is also participat- slogans,” providing the viewer with a bias cal ads. Thereby, explained McMorkle, the political opponent’s criminal record as ma- ing in the sophomore retreat. and narrow prospective of an issue. “hit and run” approach of anonymous nega- terial for an attack ad that is negative, not “I kind of wanted a weekend in the One example of a contemporary nega- tive ads can be prevented. Newer regulatory misleading, and ethically important for vot- North Carolina mountains again,” Williams tive campaign ad manipulating informa- measures include watchdog and fact check- ers to be aware of. said. “I went on the Chidsey leadership re- tion is Alan Grayson’s 2010 “Taliban Dan’ ing groups like FactCheck.org, and news The panel with Pat Sellers, Susan Rob- treat towards the end of last year. I really ad targeting his opponent for Florida’s 8th stations that hold candidates accountable for erts and Mac McMorkle was a lively and enjoyed it.” district congressional seat, Daniel Webster. reprehensible ads. One example discussed informative evening covering a wide range “It was gorgeous and I just really want- The panelists played this ad for their audi- was MSNBC’s interview with Alan Grayson of political ethics issues with a focus on po- ed to take advantage of an opportunity like ence. The ad was a black and white mon- regarding the “Taliban Dan” ad. litical ads. Panelists were receptive to ques- this,” Williams added. In participating, Wil- tage of hooded figures, ominous music, and “Citizens need to participate and feel tions from students and community mem- liams said she hoped to gain “better deci- Webster repeating the words “submit to me” like they own their government,” said Mc- bers and provided their audience with a sur- sion making skills and more focus, and just while a female voice informs viewers “reli- Morkle on campaign finance, another topic vey of the complex ethical dilemmas from having a better idea of what I want to do and gious fanatics” like Webster want to “take discussed in the forum. The ethical dilem- past elections and their modern appearance how I can go about doing it.” away our freedom.” The ad ended with a ma revolves around the dual importance in contemporary politics. 4 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 Ne w s New Major Offering related to strategic Students participate in poverty simulation plan’s call for more interdisciplinary study Continued from page 1 Plan calls for a move in the direction of more interdisciplinary work through the adoption of new majors such as Environmental Stud- ies. Dean Clark Ross said, “Many problems require an integration of knowledge from multiple disciplines, and the college would like to broaden curricular options for stu- dents interested in pursuing interdisciplinary studies.” Jenner Gibson ‘11, a student representa- tive on the Educational Policy Committee (EPC), supports the initiative to foster inter- disciplinary studies. “While all classes provide great disci- plinary perspectives,” Gibson stated, “some of the best learning occurs through a synthe- sis of different disciplines.” However, Gibson does express some concern over the difficulty of “bringing to- gether disciplines while still making sure that students are very knowledgeable about each discipline.” The EPC acknowledges this concern for maintained depth of focus. Thus, the consid- eration and creation of new majors is a very careful and rigorous process. It begins with a working group of faculty who form a propos- al. The EPC, which consists of faculty and photo by: Bill Giduz two student representatives, then reviews Carlin Ryger-Wasserman `13 is shown above at the Community Service Office's recent poverty simulation in the Lilly Gal- this proposal. All interdisciplinary programs lery. are examined using the guidelines laid out by the strategic plan, which carefully evaluates Chief’s Corner: its significance, coherence, complexity,- de o Campus crime statistics for the last three years are available on our website at http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x18929.xml or may be mand and rigor. If the proposal meets these obtained in hard copy in the Department of Public Safety & Campus Police in Tomlinson Hall. guidelines, it is submitted to the faculty for final approval. Davidson’s recent creation of the Envi- Crime Log 9/24/10-10/4/10 ronmental Studies major will both attract Nature Case Number Date Reported Date Occured Location Disposition prospective students and benefit current stu- dents. 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Powell reads MUSEjiks: Wellness Corner: Nu-Jazz emerges Life After St e v e n Hu mm e l 21 Staff Writer If you’re not familiar with the micro- Ja c q u i Lo g a n genre of nu-jazz, please allow me to explain. Staff Writer Imagine an alternate planetary system. Let’s say that at the center of this system is a sun, Last week the Wellness Corner reported and this sun happens to be called Jazz. Like on “Under 21 Year Old Night,” the alcohol- all suns, Jazz has a gravitational pull that free Wednesday night party put on by the causes other celestial objects to orbit it. Health Advisers. The gist of the event was Now, envision Nu-Jazz on the very to provide students with an opportunity to do outskirts of Jazz’s pull—the Pluto of this something social that wasn’t marked by cheap musical solar system, as it were. Fittingly beer and drunken hook up attempts. The enough, some might argue that Nu-Jazz isn’t evening itself, though a mild success, also even part is this solar system, and these folks identified a growing need in the Davidson have a valid case. After all, even though nu- social scene. Jazz is still within Jazz’s field, it revolves off- While the idea behind Under 21 Year courtesy photo kilter, threatening to hurdle into space at any Old Night is good—providing students with moment—perhaps to the neighboring Hip sober options is always good, and something Hop galaxy or maybe to the Electronic sector D.A. Powell will read his poems and answer questions from the audience 5 p.m. the Union Board aptly accomplishes—it tomorrow at the Carolina Inn. or perchance to the Funk nebula. continues to perpetuate a strict dichotomy of It may be grounded in the tenets of excessive drinking or no drinking at all. Je n n i f e r Ga mb r e l l in 1996, his career as professional poet and traditional jazz—what with its jittering Casual drinking’s middle ground is often Arts & Living Editor university professor began. He has taught syncopations and intricate polyrhythm—but hard to come by at Davidson. This is no doubt at Columbia, Sonoma State, San Francisco the ancestry of nu-jazz ultimately equates to partially a result of the fact that for most of State University and Harvard over the past a sound wholly unique from its parts. the campus, drinking is still technically On Thursday, October 7, poet D.A. decade and a half. Now, back to Earth. Winnetka, Ca: a illegal. Having a glass of wine at dinner or Powell will deliver a reading of his works in His poems, which have won numerous small town outside of Los Angeles, it is to chatting over beers in a bar is not an option the Carolina Inn. The Inn, which is located awards, often break standard language rules. trip hop as Manchester was to post-punk in on Main Street, serves as the perfect location For example, his earliest works lack titles and the late ‘70s; that is, it is the birthplace and for the 5 p.m. reading. capital letters at the beginning of sentences. headquarters of the genre. Specifically, the “A lot of options have Powell was born 1963 in Albany, Topics addressed cover many elements of HQ is located at Brainfeeder Records, the opened up. The social scene Ga. After graduating from Sonoma State 21st century culture, including movies, See Nu-Jazz, page 6 is calmer [...] Everything University and then The University of Iowa religious issues and AIDS. becomes a lot less intense.” Meet a student artist: Waylen Roche - Nick Carney ’11 “It was a boogie woogie,” Roche noted, experimented with all different genres of St a c e y Bi n n e y “kinda the same progression as Grease’s music and now works with an “electronic/ Staff Writer ‘Summer Lovin’,’ except way more heavy vocals/tribal rhythm blend.” As he for most students until junior or senior year. intense.” describes the personal nature of sharing one’s But for those Davidson students of age, the If you haven’t noticed Waylen Roche ’11 Roche tends to sing out of the corner of life through music, he explains his leaning Wellness Corner wanted to know if having around campus, you have definitely missed his mouth—a habit he picked up during his toward the less mainstream styles of sound those casual drink options altered one’s something. early piano days. Because the piano faced by citing pop’s “flashiness” and its tendency alcohol consumption habits. We wanted to I first met Roche during freshman year sideways in his room, he would sing to his to hide the intimacy of lyric narration. know what happens to one’s social life after outside the Richardson dormitory, where he small audience out of the right corner of his “I want people to be unable to sit still turning 21. was playing a harmonica with ease. That year, while I’m performing, but also feel compelled To answer this question the Wellness his parents also bought him an accordion, to listen to the words,” he said. Corner followed 21 year olds to one of their another instrument for him to add to his vast Roche, who is unable to sit still, is frequent hangouts: the Brickhouse on a repertoire. involved in various activities around campus. Thursday night. These days Roche can still be found He lends himself to the community as well as Erica Lewis ’11 offered insight on how jamming around campus, along with band entertainment of the student body. her social life has changed after she turned members Jon Springfield ’11 on bass, Will Roche is the current president of “Oops,” 21. “It’s very different,” she said. “It’s a Stratford ‘13 on drums and Elena Delvac ’11 Davidson’s Improv Comedy Troupe, a much healthier drinking atmosphere. We’re on vocals. He has performed in local gigs member of the poetry group “Freeword,” just sitting here having a beer together and back in his Tallahassee home area and aims the music director for WALT radio and it’s no big deal. No one is trying to chug. at entertaining the college scenes in Charlotte participant in Engage for Change. He will Drinking isn’t this built up thing here. It’s not in the near future. He also took the stage on also be acting opposite Will Ames ’11 in your typical court party.” keyboard and vocals this past month during the Theater Department’s production of Nick Carney ’11 agreed. “A lot of options Fall Block Party with campus band “You and “Galileo,” which will be performed Nov. 17 have opened up,” he said. “The social scene is Your FX,” which features Springfield and in the Barber Theater. calmer. There’s not the pressure of something Michael Mellody ’11. Along with these extensive commitments, being illegal. Everything becomes a lot less Roche’s love of performing for others he still has time to go road cycling, run intense.” began at the age of four, when his best through the cross country trails, play soccer, Keith Taylor ’11 expressed similar friend Max took up an interest in playing the work on his abdomen à la Bruce Lee and sentiments and said that while the number piano. photo from Waylen Roche produce a film for his film class. He also of opportunities to drink have increased, he “I fell in love with the instrument,” he plans to hike the Annapurna Circuit in the Roche with his keyboard. doesn’t find himself binge drinking. said. Within several years he developed the Himalayan Mountains over Winter Break. “I feel like there is something to do fluency and quirkiness we notice and love mouth. Whether on the radio, in the classroom or everyday of the week but I think I drink a lot today. “You’ll notice that I often talk and sing on a stage or outdoors, Roche’s contribution less on all of those days,” he said. At the age of eight he was already writing out of one side of my mouth without realizing to this campus in artistic measures cannot be Marybeth Campeau ’11 added that she music and playing for his parents and brother it… usually the right,” Roche said. “So there ignored and will certainly not be forgotten felt weekday drinking habits differed greatly in his bedroom. His debut song was called you go.” anytime soon. Be on the lookout for upcoming “I’m Not the King of Anything, and Nothing His love of sharing his music with others performances from this student! See Life After, page 6 is the King of Me.” still hasn’t waned. Stylistically, he has 6 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Ar t s & Li v i n g We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 Nu-jazz, from page 5 Weekly Entertainment Overdose label started by Nu-Jazz giant Steven Ellison, Walt Disney hopes to ride to success Nicole Krauss keeps her place in history the man behind the Flying Lotus moniker. A Nu-Jazz all-star lineup, Brainfeeder is also with “Secretariat” (10/8). Another biopic, with Great House (10/12). Krauss’s 2005 Ga r r e t t Sa u e y home to fellow genre bigwigs Daedelus, this time by an American director, Randall novel The History of Love made it big, Staff Writer Samiyam, and The Gaslamp Killer. Wallace, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter rocketing all the way to a finalist spot for I’m not sure one abstract, name-dropping from “Braveheart,” takes on the life of horse- one of the U.K.’s prestigious Orange Prize This week focuses mainly on film. From example will help clarify another, but it breeder Penny Chenery and her legendary for Fiction. Her newest novel Great House biopics depicting completely different yet might help to think of Brainfeeder as the horse Secretariat. In 1973 Secretariat captured seems to show similar promise. The novel powerfully resilient public figures like John Nu-Jazz equivalent of witch house’s Disaro the famous Triple Crown of horse racing, a weaves together four stories through eight Lennon and Penny Chenery to a fictional Records, which lays claim to oOoOO, White feat that had not occurred in 25 years. Diane chapters, all connected through an antique drama of a manipulative prisoner starring Ring, and host of other esoterically renowned Lane, who has already sparked Oscar buzz writing desk. It With the depth she supposedly Robert De Niro and Edward Norton, movie musicians. with her role, plays Chenery. John Malkovich brings to each novel, Krauss should have theaters this week hold much promise. On second thought, let’s let the music no problem being just as successful. There are, however, works from critically joins her as Secretariat’s trainer Lucien Laurin. do the explaining—Flying Lotus’s magnum successful artists like author Nicole Krauss The Foreign Exchange attempts to opus, “Cosmogramma,” came out in May, and musical duo “The Foreign Exchange” to “Stone” plans to roll over first impressions and instantly became a classic. This tightly prove their “Authenticity” (10/8). A duo keep our minds off the big screen. (10/8). Receiving mixed reviews overall— conceived concept album builds in warm, made up of American rapper/singer Phonte reception of the cast was unanimously yet altogether epileptic samples that let the Coleman and Dutch producer Nikolay, “Nowhere Boy” finds a home in the U.S. favorable—after its showing at the Toronto listener know that he’s in Nu-Jazz’s nerve The Foreign Exchange has broken its (10/8). English film director Sam Taylor- Film Festival, director John Curran hopes to center. two-year silence since the release of its Wood has seen her 2009 John Lennon biopic see his “Stone” hit success at theaters. The This pre-liftoff procedure continues until critically acclaimed album “Leave It All “Nowhere Boy” receive wonderful critical story follows a prisoner, Gerald “Stone” track six, “Computer Face/Pure Being,” Behind.” An unusual mix of R&B, hip- reception in the U.K. This week, though, she Creeson, convicted of arson who is now where FlyLo introduces the first true melody hop and electronica, plus numerous other attempts to take her drama, which depicts John up for parole. Creeson tries to grasp an with a massive synth line. Now the engines musical influences, the duo’s newest album, Lennon’s teenage years and his rise to fame, early release from prison through various start revving. “Authenticity,” hopes to keep the pairing’s successfully to the States. “Kick-Ass” actor methods of manipulation toward his parole Then, ground control Flying Lotus sends exciting musical experiments coming. Aaron Johnson plays the lead role as Lennon. officer. This film has big-screen star Robert Major Thom Yorke to outer space on “…And Kristin Scott Thomas and Anne-Marie Duff De Niro as parole officer Jack Mabey. The the World Laughs with You.” And it is here, play Lennon’s mother, Julia, and aunt, Mimi, always spectacular Edward Norton plays I’d say, where Ellison exhibits true genius. respectively. Both actresses were nominated the convicted criminal and veteran actress Instead of putting Yorke’s vocals front for BAFTAs for their roles in this film. Frances Conroy stars as Mabey’s wife. and center in the mix, he uses the Yorke’s wavering voice as an instrument. This is an audacious move. Ellison buries Yorke’s iconic voice (he was once the front man for Do you like movies, Radiohead) beneath a load of reverb and dizzying synthesizers. He even chops it up, just to feed it back to us in sampled splices. And these moments of genius certainly music, food and aren’t scarce. They are, however, somewhat hidden and only revealed through multiple listenings. For example, in the sensual campus events? “MmmHmm,” you’d have yourself a radio- worthy R&B hook and melody if the frantic bass line and overdriven percussion were silenced. Then, in “Do the Astral Plane,” FlyLo plays with the listener at 3:32, dropping out the Kanye-esque lilting strings and club- ready electro synths so that only the claps remain. It is here in the negative space that Life After, from page 5 the listener realizes how much controlled between 20 and 21 year olds. “[But] weekend chaos Flying Lotus manages. Then write for Arts! culture eliminates the 20/21 divide,” she said, And when we get to “Table Tennis,” as all ages get a change to hang out together. we find Nu-Jazz’s answer to Enrique Campeau’s statement echoes the thoughts Iglesias’s “Do You Know.” But unlike its of Georgia Ringle, who said in last week’s pop counterpart, the irregular ping-pong in Davidsonian, “Our upper-classmen are still “Table Tennis” is in no way danceable or partying like they’re 18.” immediately poppy. Instead, it brings us full Based on the words from seniors at the circle. That is, “Table Tennis”—perhaps the Brickhouse, this may be true on the weekends, anthem of the Nu-Jazz micro genre—features but when placed in situations where the guest vocalist Laura Darlington singing of email [email protected] mentality isn’t to “get completely wasted” gravity and motion and energy and elasticity, or to “stay completely sober,” situations like reminding us of the abstract lineage of this those at the Brickhouse or 21 Year Old Night, music. with questions the behavior seems to be different. In a way, this penultimate song of The challenge to all college campuses “Cosmogramma” brings us back to a certain then becomes how to create that middle aural Great Unknown. We once again find ground for students of all ages. As Patty ourselves traveling through the acoustic Perillo said in last week’s Davidsonian, cosmos, steadily learning Nu-Jazz’s grammar drinking on a college campus is “a really, with each listen. Flying Lotus serves as the really, really complex issue.” perfect guide.

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GSA HANDS OUT BIDS ALONG WITH tuesdays! October 6, 2010 th e Da V i D s O n i a n GIFT CERTIFICATES Mysterious Creature Found in TO BED BATH AND Facebook Events Bamboo Forest Behind Baker What are you planning? BEYOND This Week Your RSVP SEE PAGE 3 BAMBOO FOREST- Last nese reports don’t even come in weekend around 2 p.m., two uniden- English.” tifi able creatures were caught by the In the past, football players National Coming-Out Day Maybe Attending ecology department in the Bamboo had mentioned seeing these un- Monday 12:00 AM-11:59 PM forest behind Baker sports complex. known animals while on the prac- Ellen DeGeneres, Elton Ecology Department Chair Harry tice fi eld, but coaches dismissed GIRL ACCIDENTLY Witherknife spoke on the discovery the claims and blamed the illu- John and 2,305,697 others in a dialogue held in the Union on a sions on lack of hustle. are attending. SEXTS DAD Wednesday night. A group of radical students “This maybe the discovery of who call themselves “The Panda Duck-Duck Vote So NOT Attending SEE PAGE 6 Who Knows:00 AM-Who Cares:59 PM STUDENT GOV - Osama bin Laden is at- tending. ERMENT WISHES THEY COULD DO Fall Break Defi nitely Attending Friday 4:00 PM-Wednesday SOMETHING BE- 8:00 AM SIDES CATCARD Tom Ross is attending. SERCIVES , FACULTY Harry Potter Claims Ownership RELUCTANT of Owl Released on Campus PATTERSON COURT- A few when I was trying out a new spell SEE PAGE 9 “...We have heard of bears similar to this coming weeks ago during fall block party that was supposed to turns the rap- out of China, but the information is unreliable. (a poor man’s spring frolics), an tor into a velociraptor,” said Potter owl was released into the wild by as he transformed his union soda Most Chinese reports don’t even come in English” a raptor rehabilitation center. Ironi- into a Butterbeer. The term ‘raptor’ cally, the Owl has taken its home in is used to describe any bird of prey a new species unknown to man,” Initiative” claims that the mys- the Crows Nest Building outside of whereas a velociraptor is a dinosaur Witherknife, an avid thumb twittler terious bears are actually Pandas the Lula Bell Laundry Center. Since that kills people in Jurrasic Park. “I and TV enthusiast, said. “The ani- and have existed for centuries. the release, many freshmen have guess I accidently sent the owl to mals had black and white fur, looked The ecology department is hesi- complained of the Owl taking Post- Charlotte.” OF THE WEEK similar to bears, and were extremely tant to take the Panda Initiative’s Commons Poops (PCPs) on them Harry Potter’s visit is the big- lazy. We have heard bears similar claims seriously mostly because while walking out of the eating hall. gest celebrity to visit Davidson to this coming out of China, but the they “live in the eco house.” “This Owl Sh*ts on me more than College since Bryant “The White SEARCH : information is unreliable. Most Chi- my Econ class,” Remarked Terrence Lobster” Barr (’10) performed his Hill (’14). Draco Malfoy impersonation ear- “GOAL CELEBRA - An interesting turn in the story lier in August. Interestingly, these Studs and Sluts Trade Sterotypes: of the Owl took place last Thurs- events are unrelated. Potter can TION FAIL ” Male Sluts Not Too Concerned day when it was discovered that the currently be found fl ying silently owl actually belongs to Harry Pot- through the night sky in search ter of London. Potter showed up to of his rogue owl. Occasionally he DAVIDSON – This week Da- ing that Men could really care less Davidson College on his Nimbus will cast spells from his broom and vidson College welcomes the con- about stereotypes around hooking- 2010 in search of the lost bird of open doors for students who have versation about the hook-up culture up. Men have been more than will- prey. “Things went wrong last year forgotten their Catcards. on campus, a hot topic among the ing to trade “stud” and “pimp” in study body. Guest lecturer Richard exchange for “sluts” and “whores.” Facebook News Feed Fitzwell hails from South Beach, “I don’t give a s**t” explained Mi- Florida, the hook-up capital in the chael Simmons, “I’m just tryin to Your Davidson Honor Section Sarah Mitchell Why do white people in the South have weird-ass Editors: Western Hemisphere. He claims to get my D-Flo on. Basic.” “Man- names? Brett Chikowski know Studs and Sluts inside and out, whore, Man-slut, or just plain Amanda Ottaway citing personal experience as a valu- easy. You can call me anything. I Kimberly Knowles OMG! to all you haters out there, listen. Just able research tool. don’t discriminate, I hope David- because i’m hot, and boys like me does not make me a slut. I’m Fitzwell will discuss the ma- son doesn’t either,” responded one sick of all you freshmen sluts trying to be like me and acting like Writers: jor differences between Men and freshman. you know me. Seriously! all you h8ters need to look in the mirror, Lauren Odomirok Women that perpetuate the Stud vs Women on campus were over- you ugly. UGH! i need to stop going to court parties Brian Correa Slut stereotypes and how to go about joyed by the switch. In the days being the biggest Stud/Slut possible. leading up to the talk, many have Rachel Hall is a fan of DFMOs on the Court Note: The Yowl is a satirical supple- His critically acclaimed novel, Get- decided to exercise their right ment to The Davidsonian. Hence, ting Some, does not necessarily ad- to sleep around and wake in the nothing in it should be taken as Jason Smith Rachel Hall truth. Word. dress the issue, but instead encour- morning a stud, not a slut. “Stride Brandon Marsden did you mean to put this in your ages men and women to embrace of pride” one said, “not the walk of Search Bar? their inner promiscuity. shame. I’m such a lady-pimp.” In Prior to his visit, the Yowl in- his book, Fitzwell calls this role re- Tom Ross is in a relationship with UNC terviewed students on campus and versal “niiice”. found resounding evidence suggest- 8 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 Pe r s p e c t i v e s Our perspectives Response to Hope Cain: gender St a ff Ed i t o r i a l Lo g a n Le w i s Last month, The Davidsonian set aside space in the Sports Editor description, but they are in the minority. I am very Perspectives Page to deal with the issue of gender. What sympathetic to those girls Cain mentions who have followed was an outpouring of strong emotions and passions. I am writing in direct response to Hope Cain’s only encountered such disgusting guys during their Certain people candidly wrote what they felt about gender Davidson experience. My guess is that these girls relations, and other people candidly responded. People on article regarding gender from last week. While I find have restricted themselves by settling for this type of opposite sides of the fence have all been vehement in airing their some of Cain’s points sad but true, I think that most displeasure at the Davidsonian for publishing certain articles. of her assertions consist of gross generalizations behavior. These girls should take some responsibility Upon hearing such strong emotions and grievances, let me which do not apply to the majority of Davidson and seek to get to know guys who will appreciate reaffirm the purpose of the Perspectives Page. The Perspectives students. I believe Cain offers an excellent message, them for their personality, intelligence, and beauty. Page is there for all students to express and articulate their begging Davidson students to move beyond opinions on various topics related to everything from campus gender conflicts and seek mutual understanding. “I am very sympathetic to those news to international news. It is the mission of the page to be Of course, I sympathize with Cain in that I girls Cain mentions who have the canvas upon which students display their personal views. believe that men and women often fall victim to If someone wants to articulate his or her position on a certain only encountered such disgusting common misunderstandings caused by sexual topic or issue, he or she will always have the Perspectives Page. guys... these girls should take some It is important to point out, however, that the Davidsonian tension. At the same time, however, I believe does not specifically endorse any particular viewpoint Cain does a disservice to both men and women at responsibility and seek to get to know expressed in the Perspectives Page, except for the staff Davidson, arguing that it is the norm for men to guys who will appreciate them for their editorial. The page is open to all. It will never be the case that judge girls solely based on their Commons trays an article will be rejected on the basis of ideology or opinion. and for women to conclude that they are just “too personality, intelligence and beauty.” This takes us to another important issue. What does get good” for any man here. I hope to demonstrate a rejected from the Perspectives Page? We naturally accept radically different Davidson experience, in which most of what we receive on the basis of freedom of speech. men and women are able to eat, talk, and even dance After concluding that Davidson girls are That being said, there are instances where we have no together without an expectation of sexual activity. uptight but not easy, Cain claims that all men at choice but to decline an article. If an article is hate speech, I will start with Commons. I enjoy meals on Davidson expect sexual gratification after a night containing prolific use of expletives and racial epithets with the dark side as well as the light side. Actually, the at the Court. First, I believe that most girls would little merit, if such language warrants any merit to begin dark side is preferable because it offers round tables, object to Cain’s admission that Davidson girls are with, it will be omitted. Furthermore, slanderous writings uptight, arguing that it is precisely generalizations will also be rejected. The Davidsonian is not a place to settle which enhance conversations. I eat the majority of like that which cause conflicts between genders. personal issues. It is a place to foster thought and discussion. my meals in the company of both men and women. When people write an article for the Perspectives Page, Our conversations do not consist of ranking women Furthermore, I take offense at the suggestion that it is my hope that debate and dialogue will be ignited on based on their physical attributes, and I definitely guys automatically expect to have sex with each campus. Davidson College students are bright, hardworking, do not take the time to make a mental note of what girl they encounter on the dance floor. Again, this and active. These admirable traits, however, often lead each girl has on her plate. Are you kidding me? may be true for some men on campus, but not for to students being perpetually buried by a mountain of the majority. Although I do not believe that Cain work. With so many commitments, students often become “I accept that some girls might depicts the attitudes of the majority of Davidson apathetic or forgetful of various issues being discussed and evaluate themselves based on the men well at all, I will address the scenario anyway. debated outside the Davidson bubble. Sometimes, it takes a Instead of assigning blame, preventative action controversial article to stir the campus body out of this apathy. opinions of others, but I do not really may be in order. Logically speaking, grinding I thank the writers of the recent gender articles for their want to associate with those girls with a guy at the court, making out with him, contributions to the Perspectives Page, and for opening up and engaging in various sexual activities sends debate on campus about gender relations. I also wish to anyway.” encourage readers to continue reading, letting the newspaper signals to the guy that the girl may be interested incite feelings and emotions, and to continue writing in something more after leaving the party. If a girl responses. It is important that students discuss issues of I understand that some males may think and speak does not intend to send that signal, then she should contention to understand and hear all sides, recognizing in such ways, but I judge that these individuals make not provoke him in that manner, leading him to and respecting the many different perspectives on campus. up a small portion of the population. I do not mean to conclude that she is just a tease. It looks like we excuse them, because I certainly do not condone their are back to square one with misunderstandings actions, but I cannot agree with Cain’s conclusion. due to sexual tension. I hope that now one can It seems to me that Cain is suggesting that see how to prevent such miscommunications. Davidson girls refrain from wearing sweatpants to In Cain’s advice to women, she gives sleazy guys Commons due to their fear that shallow guys will a break, saying, “they appreciate [women] enough think less of them. If that is truly the case, then I am to go to a school where they will probably get much Editor-in-Chief disappointed. I accept that some girls might evaluate less sex, so…throw some of the appreciation back Brian Park their way.” To think that I made my decision to go News Editors themselves based on the opinions of others, but I do Ray Francis & Kelly Wilson not really want to associate with those girls anyway. to Davidson based on how much of an opportunity I Perspectives Editors I have much more respect for girls who live without would have to have sex is utterly ridiculous. I will Spence Cowan, Sunny Lee & Scott Matthews regard for the creeps and go as far as to dress modestly. Arts & Living Editor Switching perspectives, Cain writes that men “...men and women are different, but Jennifer Gambrell somehow we coexist through a process Yowl Editor fall victim to Commons slander. She goes on Brett Chickowski & Amanda Ottaway to quote a girl who says, “There are just no guys of mutual understanding and respect.” Sports Editors that are good enough for me here,” and Cain even Mike Frongello & Logan Lewis agrees with her. In her editorial comment, she Layout Editor admits, “we as girls have all thought this at some not even try to make sense of Cain’s final suggestion Margaret Holt Smith point or another.” Again, I refuse to believe that the that her gender should “throw some appreciation” Head Copy Editors majority of girls at Davidson have thought that no towards men. I just have a sense that most women Christy Carry & Nami Patel guy on campus is “good enough” for them. There on campus will not find that idea appealing. Business & Circulation Managers Finally, I think Cain and I want the same thing Elizabeth Shevock & Kelsey Wilson is a difference in believing that you will not find Assistant Copy Editors the right guy and thinking that you are somehow for men and women on campus — mutual respect Thompson Barr, Hannah Jordan & Jeff Roth better than everyone else. Are the majority of girls which will lead to greater understanding and more Photography Staff at Davidson really that conceited? I hope not. significant relationships. I have confidence that Cain Tripp Bartholomew, Bill Giduz & Klea Miho After attributing such condescending thoughts portrays Davidson in an extreme and fictitious way, to Davidson’s entire female population, Cain goes on assigning blame and driving the genders farther apart. The Davidsonian is published Wednesdays during the academic year I hope that I have taken a more realistic approach by the students of Davidson College. to say, “it is difficult to find guys here that are not of the disrespectful, drunkard, spoiled, money-maker to the social situation of the majority of Davidson Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box wanna be, momma’s boy, typical-just-looking-for- students, illustrating that the majority of men and 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182. sex-and-sex-only breed.” If that is the perspective women on campus have already concluded as many E-mail [email protected]. Our offices are located in of the majority of girls at Davidson, then they have second-graders across America have — that men and Room 411 of the Alvarez College Union. Opinions expressed in not taken the time to get to know the overwhelming women are different, but somehow we coexist through articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board a process of mutual understanding and respect. of The Davidsonian. Only the staff editorial represent the views of majority of Davidson men. Because I find that The Davidsonian staff. Subscriptions cost $55.00 per year, or $30 premise faulty, I suggest that most Davidson girls Logan Lewis ‘12 is the Sports Section Editor and a per semester. Email Elizabeth Shevock at [email protected] do not actually think that way about Davidson guys. for advertising inquiries. classics major from Chester, SC. Contact him at lolewis@ Copyright is held by the Trustees of Davidson College. In fact, I agree that some guys here meet that davidson.edu. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 9 Pe r s p e c t i v e s America’s moral debt Maybe presidents sin cera The United States carries a and rectify any possible errors, but families cannot second debt. The Treasury does be satisfied with that. Effective immediately, the just can’t win not measure this debt nor is it Army needs to be removed from its oversight On Po l i t i c s Americans certainly claim to owed to the Chinese. The United position. They clearly have no idea what is going be optimists, and the American States is forever indebted to the on and cannot be trusted to make it right. Also,steps Dream still lies at the heart of hop- men and women who have served should be immediately detailed and published as to ing for better days ahead. Lately, and do serve in our military. how the dignity of the interred will be maintained. however, our positive outlook We owe the permanence of the Family members should be consulted at every step seems to be ebbing away, espe- Constitution and the American and no gravesite or body should be touched with cially in the political and economic Ideal to the blood, sweat, and out their approval and presence. The investigation arenas. Today, our boundless opti- tears of our soldiers. No matter and subsequent remedies should always ensure that mism over a new leader appears Bobb y De s Pa i n what we as civilians do for our families do not sense any disrespect or dishonor. misplaced because of the partisan military, it is never enough. As a case of what should not happen I turn to the opposition hell-bent on knocking This is why the news out of Arlington National story of Pfc. Heath Warner. Pfc. Warner was a Marine the new leader down. Cemetery should make blood pressures rise and killed in 2006 by an IED. The explosion left his body Sc o t t Ma t t h e w s Barack Obama has been in of- stomachs roll. Arlington holds the remains of over in fragments and he was buried in a closed casket fice for almost two years now and 300,000 service members dating back to the Civil service at Arlington. When reports of Arlington’s in the first half of his Presidency he has taken on an War. At all times and places Arlington deserves incompetence began to come out, the Warner family agenda rivaled only by FDR’s first One Hundred Days. dignity and respect. The United States Army, became unsettled and eventually requested a burial Much of his agenda has been very successful, yet some which oversees and runs the cemetery, has failed report. They found the report to be full of errors and of the Obama 2008 platform has been forced to the back in this. In a series of pieces at salon.com, Mark demanded the body in his gravesite to be exhumed. burner or compromised. Benjamin has uncovered massive problems in what When the family arrived on the set date, they found The American public is being enigmatic, because should be the final resting place for our heroes. the gravesite to have already been breached and Pfc. those who supported the Obama campaign for change Benjamin alleges a lot in his articles, but so far the Warner’s dog tags available for viewing. Warner’s seem to have lost faith in the President who promised Army has only admitted that as many as 6,000 graves father, for obvious reasons, refused to trust the dog change. We are all frustrated with the slow nature of sites seem to be mislabeled or unmarked. For example tags, and had the casket lifted out of the hole and driven change and the determination of the 58,343,671 to take in 2003 the cemetery’s paperwork stated that Grave 449 to a warehouse. At this point the father could not take the change away from the 66,882,230. (McCain voters in Section 68 was empty, but when a crew went to bury it anymore and leapt on the truck and stuck his finely vs. Obama Voters.) I still believe that the President is a newly deceased soldier, they found an already buried dressed arms into the casket. Digging through the on the right side of most policy debates. He is good on body. Arlington does not know who is in this grave. decomposing remains, he looked for a tattoo his son Guantanamo, good on financial reform, good on health Also improper burials have occurred for soldiers killed had on his arm. Fortunately he found the identifying care, and good on environmental legislation. in Iraq and Afghanistan. The improprieties include remark and his son was reburied. Not a single part of I think the anti-Democrat, anti-Obama frustration, bodies buried on top of another in the same grave this should have happened and no further exhumations therefore, comes from the legislative process. In this and the discovery of cremated remains in the trash. should be done until a protocol has been outlined. case, the art of passing legislation in impossible to nav- The former deputy superintendent of the cemetery The men and women buried at Arlington National igate partisan conditions where the minority party, in tried to explain the errors by saying, “Anything that’s Cemetery have sweated in the jungles of Asia, order to be elected to the majority, made a calculated done by hand for 140-plus years, well there would have to parachuted into the skies of Europe, and bled in the decision to oppose any and all Obama supported leg- be some errors somewhere.” Interesting point especially sands of the Middle East. Our soldiers’ sacrifices have since Arlington was supposed to have converted to kept our existence secure for two hundred and thirty “A paradox lies in this fact: polls show electronic records 10 years ago. Also, are your really four years. We can give them more than a mistake- that people blame President Obama for going to blame paper errors for burying a soldier on top riddled burial. Our soldiers certainly have earned it. of another soldier or putting human ashes in the trash? Bobby DesPain ’11 is a biology major from St. Louis, the state of the country even though Now the Army says they are working to identify MO. Contact him at [email protected]. Congress has been the source of most October’s Perspective: Ability of the frustration”. Ja m i e Ho fm e i s t e r islation. The fights over health care, financial reform, Guest Contributor sidewalks at Davidson are not wheelchair accessible), and anything and everything regarding ability and energy and the environment, and immigration have, in Last Wednesday we concluded our month of disability that generally gets pushed aside in the name of my opinion, driven people away from the intent of the Perspectives on Gender with the showing of our being open minded and politically correct. We realized government. I feel that the process of our government documentary followed by an excellent discussion in all our hemming and hawing that this is a topic not has caused people to hate the institutions that represent in the Multicultural House. This does not mean that often discussed, and so we are even more excited to get them. you should stop discussing gender. By all means, it out there. So here are some initial things to ponder The reality is that our government is no longer keep the questions and conversations going. But while you are procrastinating: What does it mean to be about highly informed debate and working together it does mean that we, the Perspectives staff, will able? What does it mean to be disabled? Why do we to compromise. The partisan atmosphere, the willing- be inundating you with new facts, questions, and conflate so many distinct experiences (Down Syndrome, ness to sacrifice the country’s well-being in order to thoughts to ponder and hope that you in turn will Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, win an election two years down the road, and the re- inundate us with responses, reflections, and reactions. Cerebral Palsy, Mental retardation, Tourette’s lentless news cycle have all played a role in polarizing This month the topic is Ability. We hemmed Disorder, learning disabilities, Attention Deficit and Washington to an unprecedented degree. Our capital and hawed over whether to use the term ability or Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, Depression, Bipolar, has gone from a place where people come together to disability, not wanting to get caught in the tendency Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, find common ground to a place where people go with to shy away from the meat of the matter in the name Phobic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a sense of greed, ambition, and thirst for the spotlight. of political correctness. We feared that using Ability Anxiety Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia, Substance Washington is broken because our legislators and their could further stigmatize the language of disability and Abuse, Substance Dependence, Blindness, Color colleagues from around the nation fight, bicker, and put reinforce people’s reluctance to recognize the term as Blindness, Deafness, Amnesia, Parkinson’s, Paralysis, each other down; nobody can win. They are not act- it denotes particular identity groups. After all, many Muscular Dystrophy, Amputation, Cardiovascular ing in good faith and I think any practitioner will tell people see their identity as disabled as integral to Disease, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Multiple you that the representation we are getting is not the way who they are and take pride in being disabled. But, Sclerosis, Arthritis, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Epilepsy, the founding fathers intended the federal government we also did not want to single out a particular side of Alzheimer’s…) into one category? Why is disability to work. the topic (for example, we did gender, mot women or not talked about? Is disability stigmatized? How so? A paradox lies in this fact: polls show that people men; we will do sexual orientation, not GLBT; race/ How have concepts of disease and cure impacted blame President Obama for the state of the country ethnicity, not ethnic minorities) because there is space people’s perceptions of disabilities? What do you think? even though Congress has been the source of most of in the conversation for everyone. Everyone has a The questions and conversation topics are the frustration. Congress doesn’t work for the Presi- perspective. And so, recognizing all the pros and cons endless, and frankly rather fresh. Soo, start dent; it is comprised of separate branches that are sup- and in betweens we are going ahead and using the thinking, talk amongst yourselves, send in article term Ability. We are excited that we are already off posed to be only loosely related. Americans trumpet the submissions for the Davidsonian, drop thoughts balance, questioning our assumptions, thinking about wisdom of separation of powers, but seem incapable of in our box in the union (near the piano), email me things in ways we have never thought about them assigning blame to the perpetrators. I’m not saying the ([email protected]) to get interviewed for before, because we hope that means we are learning President has been perfect, but come November, most our documentary, and then come to our discussion a bit more about something we know little about. of Congress will be re-elected in a referendum on the in the Multicultural House at the end of the month. Our goals this month are pretty extreme, as usual. Obama Presidency. How is this possible when Con- Jamie Hofmeister ‘11 is a religion major from Paris, KY. Open, honest, deep conversation about a particular gress has an approval rating in the low teens? I guess Contact her at [email protected]. aspect of our identity. We want to create a space for it’s time to come to the realization that maybe Presi- Want to get involved in the discussion? Contact people to talk about their experiences with disability, dents just can’t win. Sarah Cline, Jamie Hofmeister, or Mac Gililand at their questions about disabilities, their reactions Scott Matthews ’13 is the Perspectives Section Editor to language (you’re retarded), their thoughts about [email protected], [email protected] or and a political science major from Greenwich, CT. accessibility, particularly on Davidson’s campus (some [email protected], respectively. Contact him at [email protected] 10 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 Sp o r t s Early goal dooms Wildcats in Hopkins ’11 leads Onken ’13 shines loss at College of Charleston Wildcats at Greater at Clemson meet Louisville Classic Za c h a r y Zi mm e r m a n An n a St r i n g f i e l d Staff Writer Mi k e Fr o n g e l l o Staff Writer half at the 5:33 mark, College of Charleston’s Sports Editor Sean Flately received a pass from a free kick Davidson’s swimming and diving team Although not gaining much glory on the 30 yards out and sunk the goal in off the top Davidson’s men’s and women’s cross started their season this Friday with an away week, Davidson played tough and executed of the crossbar. Davidson had many notable country teams competed in a field of 38 teams meet against Clemson University. Even defensively. Nearly escaping Radford with a missed opportunities throughout the match to at the Greater Louisville Cross Country Clas- though Davidson lost, the Wildcats proved win on a gloomy Wednesday, Davidson in- at the least equalize it. sic over the weekend at the E.P. Tow Sawyer tough against the Tigers. stead fell victim to a draw. Missing three vi- Davidson fell by a score of 4-1 to Duke State Park 8-kilometer Course in Louisville, For the men’s side, Drew Onken ’13 dom- tal opportunities Saturday versus the College Tuesday night and saw their record drop on Kentucky. inated his contenders, taking first place in his of Charleston, Davidson would be shutout. the year to 4-4-3 (0-2 SoCon). The men’s team tallied 476 points, led by three individual events; the 200 fly (1:53.63), Nevertheless, the season is far from over Davidson will face Wofford live on Fox Ryan Hopkins ’11 18th place individual fin- the 200 breast (2:07.55) and the 200 IM and the young Davidson men’s soccer team Soccer Channel on October 8 at 8 p.m. ish, which was good enough for 15th place (1:54.72). Also snagging a first place finish shows great promise. as a team. for the men’s team was Curtis Chaney ’12 On a rainy Wednesday evening, the team Hopkins broke his own Davidson 8-ki- in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:44.93. got of to a promising start in the second half lometer record, which he set just two weeks Geoffrey Pietz ’12 and Joe Burquist ’12 also over Radford when, after a scoreless first, ago at the Clemson Invitational, with a time turned in solid performances, placing their Brian McGue ’13 scored in the 53rd minute, of 24:07.48. Prior to this season, the record hand on the wall second in the 200 back and netting his first goal of the season. McGue had been held by Lance Harden ’09 who 100 fly, respectively. received a one touch pass from Mark Millard ran his record time of 24:43.42 at the 2009 For the swimmin’ women, Lindsey Mar- ’12 and Josh Zipin ’11 and struck a powerful Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic. tin ’11 continued her tradition of excellence ball right past Radford’s Joey Dennis. This Charlie Schmitt ’11 also recorded a top- with a first place finish in the 100 freestyle, 1-0 lead was short lived though, as Radford 50 individual finish with a time of 24:41.18, coming from behind and taking the face in countered quickly when they evened things good enough for 46th place. Rounding out 52.51. Classmate Emily Castle ’11 also won at 1-1 off a corner kick just a minute later. the Wildcats’ top five scorers were Ian Tup- her event, the 100 fly in 57.34 seconds. Despite Davidson’s 19-12 shot advantage, per ’12 (25:20.22), Demetrios Pagonis ’13 The ’Cats will continue their season after the Radford defense was unforgiving and re- (25:25.66) and Grayam Sailor-Tynes ’14 fall break with an away meet, Friday Octo- jected every opportunity that Davidson had (26:56.84). ber 15 at 5 p.m. against the Eastern Carolina to take another advantage and the match. On the women’s side, Heather Conar- University Pirates. Davidson keeper Chip Sanders ’12 had five roe ’11 led the way with a time of 18:20.05 saves but the game remained tied after two which landed her a 69th place individual fin- overtime periods, ending in a 1-1 tie. ish in the strong field. photo by Tripp Bartholomew Men’s tennis team Experiencing another disappointment on Lauren Childs ’11 finished just 20 - sec Saturday, Davidson traveled to the College onds behind Conarroe in 107th place with Alex Caskey ’11 prepares to cross the competes at 2nd of Charleston for some SoCon action. Unfor- ball into the 18-yard box in a recent a time of 18:40.27. Sarah Cline ’11, Natalie tunately, one lone goal stood in between Da- home game. With a record of 4-4-3, the Atabek ’13 and Megan Mavity ’14 rounded vidson and a conference win. Early in the first ’Cats need to rebound against Wofford. out the ’Cats’ scoring as the women finished annual Jeff Frank 27th as a team with 661 points. ’Cats, from page 12 Invitational all 10 shots on goal. Longwood also held the penalty corner advantage, 7-4. Lo g a n Le w i s The victory was the Wildcats’ fourth in a Sports Editor row, and should help them make progress in the NCAA rankings. For four straight weeks, Davidson men’s tennis performed well the ’Cats have received votes in the national this weekend as they played host to the poll, equaling their previous high of five in second annual Jeff Frank Invitational, hon- the most recent September 28 edition. oring the late former head coach and 1966 Amato’s 10 goals and 24 points are tops Davidson graduate. The Wildcats competed in the NorPac, and her 2.00 points per game against UNC-Charlotte, Appalachian State average is tied for 27th best in the nation. As and Campbell. a team, the Wildcats’ 37 goals have already Walker Lyons ’11 and Arie Hefter ’11 surpassed their 2009 total of 33. led the Wildcats on the courts. Lyons won After huge performances in victories all three of his singles matches and picked over Radford, Richmond and Georgetown up two doubles victories, while Hefter also last week, Amato and Fisher were named the won three singles matches. Ethan Kallick NorPac East offensive and defense players of ’14 teamed with Lyons to add two doubles the week, respectively. Brooke Osborne ’14 victories to the successful weekend. was also named rookie of the week. Kevin Moore ’13 also went 3-0 on the Next up, the team ventures to New Eng- weekend in singles play and combined with land this coming weekend for a three-game Chris Mark ’13 for a doubles victory. slate against Brown, Maine and Sacred Heart. photo by Tripp Bartholomew Davidson returns to action this weekend as they host the Jim Causey Invitational, hop- Maine is currently just outside the national Steph Meador ’12 serves up a pass against nationally-ranked Wake Forest. Meador ing to continue their stellar play. top-20 at No. 22. and her teammates are off to the best start in school history with a 9-2 record. Wildcat Roundup Football Field Hockey Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Volleyball Men’s and Women’s (1-3, 1-1) (9-2, 2-0) (4-4-3, 0-2) (4-6-2, 0-2-2) (11-8, 2-0) Cross Country Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: 10/2 Bye 10/2 vs. Longwood W 6-4 10/2 @ CofC L 0-1 10/1 @ Elon L 0-1 10/2 vs. Samford W 3-2 10/1 Charlotte XC Invitational 10/5 @ Duke L 1-4 10/3 @ UNCG L 0-4 10/5 vs. Gardner-Webb W 3-2 10/2 Greater Louisville Cross Next Up: Next Up: Country Classic 10/9 vs. Butler 10/9 @ Brown Next Up: Next Up: Next Up: Men- 15th (out of 38) 10/11 vs. Maine 10/8 @ Wofford 10/8 @ App. State 10/9 @ CofC Women- 27th Notes: 10/12 @ Sacred Heart 10/12 @ Furman 10/10 @ Western Carolina 10/10 @ Citadel 10/12 @ Furman Next Up: The Wildcats have a tough task Notes: Notes: Notes: 10/15 Royal XC Challenge ahead of them, as they take on Off to the best start in school Friday’s game at Wofford will The ’Cats have excellent op- Notes: 10/16 USC Upstate Invitational the defending PFL champions. history, the Wildcats are hoping be nationally televised as the portunities to make a name for The Wildcats can solidify their to keep up the momentum with Wildcats and Terriers will themselves in the conference advantage in the conference with Notes: three matches over Fall Break. battle it out on Fox Soccer with two road matches. a solid performance away from Ryan Hopkins ’12 set another Channel. Belk Arena. record in the 8K. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 11 Sp o r t s Pi c k s o f Wildcat Pulse Th e We e k Soccer, from page 12 Around Campus Shortly after the Elon goal, Callan Elswick ’11 responded by firing a shot off the bar to no avail. The Wildcats had eight shots in the match, with two off the bar, nearly missing on opportunities that could have changed the outcome. After 90 minutes, Davidson went Football vs. Butler home without a win, but it was not for a lack Saturday 12 p.m. of creating solid scoring chances. Richardson Stadium On Sunday, the Wildcats traveled to Greensboro to take on No.25 UNC-G, who The Wildcats take on the de- boasted a perfect 3-0-0 Southern Conference fending PFL champions at home, record. The 2009 team defeated UNCG 1-0 looking to improve their record in the Southern Conference tournament on and get their second win in the their way to the conference crown. PFL. UNC-G earned some revenge early in the first half by getting on the board with a goal by Tabitha Padgett, last year’s SoCon Outside the Den co-player of the year. The Wildcats went to halftime down only 1-0, but never looked like they were going to score, tallying only four shots the entire match. The Davidson defense held on for some time, but could not keep UNC-G out as they added a goal 10 minutes into the second half. Padgett scored two more goals in the 83rd MLB and 85th minutes to complete her hat-trick San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves and seal the 4-0 victory for the Spartans. photo by Tripp Bartholomew NLDS Game 3 These two games marked the first two Sunday losses for Davidson in conference play since Stephanie Gerow ’12 found the crossbar unfriendly, as her shot just missed the Oct. 8 last season against College of Charles- back of the net in a contest against Elon. The ’Cats are now 0-2-2 in the SoCon. The Atlanta Braves are hop- ton. The matches also marked the first time ing to send legendary manager that the ’Cats had been shut out twice in a more conference road matches. The first will cats will be looking to bring two wins back Bobby Cox out on a high note. row this season. take place Friday, Oct. 8 at Appalachian State from this next road trip in hopes of leveling Game three will be a pivotal The Wildcats will look to improve on the at 7 p.m. the conference playing field heading into the game in determining whether attack and earn their first conference victory The second will take place Sunday, Oct. second half of conference play. Cox’s bid for another World of the season next week as they have two 10 at Western Carolina at 4 p.m. The Wild- Series title will continue. 12 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Oc t o b e r 6, 2010 Sp o r t s Four goal rally keeps ’Cats unbeaten in NorPac play Sa w y e r Hi c k s back-to-back goals off penalty cor- Staff Writer ners at 48:23 and 53:23, leaving the ’Cats in a 4-2 hole. Trailing 4-2 with 17 minutes of The thirteenth-highest scoring play remaining, the Wildcats treat- offense in NCAA Division I could ed conference foe Longwood to an not be subdued for long, however, offensive clinic Saturday afternoon as it took the Wildcats just nine at Belk Turf Field. minutes to secure their first lead Before a season-high 193 fans of the contest. Amato’s second for the team’s “Stick it to Cancer” goal of the game at 55:53, assisted fundraiser, the Wildcats netted by Gray Robinson ’12, started the four unanswered goals to record rally. Just under three minutes later, a come-from-behind 6-4 victory, Clare Perry ’11 knotted the con- improving their conference record test at four with a goal assisted by to 2-0, and their season mark to an Hannah English ’12 off a penalty impressive 9-2. corner. Next up was Christina Rua The ’Cats failed to score first ’12, who also scored off a penalty for just the second time this season corner, assisted by English, putting (the other coming in a 5-3 loss to the Wildcats on top, 5-4, with eight then-No.7 Wake Forest), as Long- minutes remaining. wood opened the scoring at 5:03. Robinson added an insurance The lead would not last long, how- goal in the final minute, assisted ever, as Annie Evans ’13 sent a by Evans, making the final score Jennie Mostellar ’11 pass inside the 6-4, and giving the Wildcats their right post to even the score at one. best offensive output of the season. But this game was heavy on Each of the team’s top seven scor- offense, and less than two minutes ing leaders recorded at least one later, the visiting Lancers regained point in the game. the advantage, ultimately taking a Sarah Fisher ’13 made seven 2-1 lead into halftime. saves in the contest. The ’Cats were photo by Tripp Bartholomew Finley Amato ’13 tallied the outshot 14-10, but managed to put second Davidson goal at 38:33, Hannah English ’12 helped her teammates as she contributed two assists in the Wildcats’ comeback but Longwood broke through with See ’Cats, page 10 victory over Longwood, helping the ’Cats remain undefeated in conference play. Wildcats top Samford, move to 2-0 in SoCon Women’s soccer drops two An n a St r i n g f i e l d Staff Writer to in-state SoCon foes

The women’s volleyball team Da v i d Be n u s a It turned out that the two sides had a victorious meeting with the Staff Writer were equal in the first half fighting Samford Bulldogs on Saturday. Af- to a 0-0 draw at halftime. About 30 ter a long, hard-fought match, the The Davidson women’s soccer minutes in, it looked like Davidson ’Cats sealed the deal in five games, team continued Southern Confer- might get on the board, when a shot 3-2 (25-17, 20-25, 13-25, 25-21, ence action last weekend with road by Stephanie Gerow ’12 hit off the 15-12). matches against Elon and No. 25 bar. The ball then ricocheted to De- Sarabeth Peele ’11 tallied 21 UNC – Greensboro. prise Brazel ’14 who fired a shot kills for the team to lead the of- The Wildcats saw their eight- just wide. Renae Cairns ’14 got fense. Classmate Jorden Benedict game conference unbeaten streak, her first start in goal for the ’Cats ’11 and Erin Lupfer ’12 each con- which dated back to last season, and worked well with the defense, tributed 13 kills to the ’Cats’ cause. come to an end on Friday night as which allowed only one shot in the Senior setter Hayley Lawson ’11 they lost to Elon in a tight match first half. proved to be an offensive asset with by the score 1-0. The ’Cats then The second half began in the her 45 assists. took the field against conference same fashion as the first with both For the Davidson defense, favorite UNC-G on Sunday and teams playing an even match. How- Peele, Lawson and Christine Per- seemed outmatched by the pace of ever, the Elon offense turned up the zinski ’12 all picked up 9 digs. the Spartan offense, which netted attack, and fired four shots on goal The women’s volleyball team four goals. Davidson lost 4-0 fall- in the span of seven minutes. played their last non-conference ing to 4-6-2 overall on the season Cairns held strong making four decision Tuesday, winning in five and 0-2-2 in Southern Conference saves in a row, but in the 70th min- sets 3-2. play. ute Kimmie Krauss finished a ball Over Fall Break, the Wildcats A trip to Elon University in from a corner kick to give Elon photo by Tripp Bartholomew have three SoCon matches on the brought the Wildcats’ hope of earn- the first and only goal of the match. road against CofC, The Citadel, ing their first conference victory in Sarabeth Peele ’11 tallied 21 kills against Samford over the week- and Furman University. a match against a seemingly equal end, earning her SoCon Offensive Player of the Week honors. See Soccer, page 11 opponent.

Player of the Week Play of the Week Drew Onken ’13 Men’s Swimming Hopkins breaks Davidson cross Marietta, Georgia country record... again.

The sophomore picked up right where he left off last sea- Ryan Hopkins ’12 shaved 11 and a half seconds off son, winning all three of his events against Clemson over his previous 8K record, leading the Wildcats to the weekend and setting the pace for the Wildcats with a 15th place finish at the Greater Louisville Cross an outstanding individual effort. Country Classic.