www.thedavidsonian.com DAVIDSON COLLEGE WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 6, 2010 VOLUME 102, NUMBER 5 Local Food Promotion Environmental Studies at Commons- Not So Community Spotlight Adopted as Davidson’s Local After All Students serve town of Davidson Newest Major YUXI LIN KATHLEEN VOEGTLI Staff Writer Staff Writer 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 ERIC SAWYER 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 THE DAVI D SONIAN WE D NES D AY , OC T OBER 6, 2010 NEWS Exploring Diversity and Multiculturalism on Davidson’s Campus Part One: Examining a Commitment to Diversity…and Multiculturalism MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS CO mm ITTEE 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.