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Friday, February 5, 2010 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVII, No. 13 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Disney presents on peace, accepts honorary degree Maija Anstine their country. negotiations to take place within Staff Writer Disney told the audience the building. the same story that the Liberian With the tale as illustration, Abigail Disney, philanthropist women had told her: Civil unrest Disney explained, “Peace is some- and award-winning film producer, and tyranny had consumed the thing you make and not something delivered a convocation address country when former Liberian you can take for granted ... peace titled “Peace is Loud” in the president and “vampire on ste- is something you do; peace is a Memorial Chapel Thursday, Jan. roids” Charles Taylor was in power, verb. We all choose peace or not 28. As part of the same convoca- having sucked up public resources every day with every action, deci- tion, President Jill Beck present- and “gutted institutions.” sion or omission we make in our ed Disney an honorary doctor of The women in Disney’s film daily lives.” humane letters degree. overcame religious barriers to Disney also emphasized the The ceremony opened with band together, first fasting, sing- necessity of cooperation, stating, traditional Balinese music from ing and praying on the sides of “We are all interrelated and inter- Lawrence’s Cahaya Asri Gamelan roads frequently driven on by the dependent. Every day we are bol- ensemble. Beck called Disney a president and eventually following stered and empowered by thou- their government to peace talks in sands of little moments of faith Photo by Tara Atkinson “compassionate philanthropist, Disney presents on her documentary and peace. filmmaker, ambassador of justice Ghana. The women took drastic and generosity of which communi- War. We have been treated to an heard at the beginning of the con- and fervent champion of women’s measures, locking arms around the ties are made.” Orwellian spectacle full of lan- vocation, and how the music is rights,” before presenting her with building and taking the warlords War is “the failure of women guage designed to disguise,” she able to turn “disparate pieces into the honorary degree. hostage. and men to live in respect and said, referencing the way our cul- one unified whole.” Disney’s address focused on The police began arresting the empathy,” Disney said. ture has glamorized conflict, spe- “No one person can solve any her 2008 film, “Pray the Devil Back women for “disrupting the jus- Disney also addressed the cifically by “sanitizing” the con- of the problems this world faces,” to Hell.” The documentary tells tice,” which inspired one woman trouble that American audiences flicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Disney said, “but then again, no the story of a group of Liberian to strip naked, which, as Disney who have never seen war might The filmmaker ended her one person is expected to, either ... women who broke down barriers put it, is “as ballistic as an African have in identifying with the film. speech with a reference to the and that’s how change is made in of religion to stop the prolonged, woman can go.” The police refused “We are at war, but few of “alchemy” of the Gamelan music the world.” bloody war that had taken over to arrest the women, forcing peace us have seen war since the Civil Phi Delta Theta chapter loses house, charter for 2010-2011 Amy Sandquist joined Phi Delta Theta during his Phi Delta Theta only had eight Staff Writer sophomore year and elaborated members. The fraternity has this week that the Phi Delts had struggled over the past couple of The Phi Delta Theta chapter at their charter taken away due to low years to attract new pledges. Casati Lawrence University lost its char- member numbers and insufficient believes Phi Delta Theta’s decreas- ter Jan. 22, meaning the fraternity grade point averages among those ing membership correlates with will no longer be recognized as a members. Lawrence’s now defunct wrestling part of Lawrence’s Greek system. According to Casati, Phi Delta program. Rumors that the Lawrence adminis- Theta’s official charter guidelines “As the wrestling program tration had a say in the fraternity’s require that the “minimum size started getting smaller and smaller undoing circulated around cam- of each chapter ... as of May 1 of and was then suspended last year pus, but in a letter to the editor in each year must be 35 or greater, due to low interest ... that hurt last week’s Lawrentian, former Phi or must be of size at least equal to us a lot,” Casati said. Similarly, Delta Theta president, Marc Casati, the average fraternity chapter size Phi Delta Theta used to recruit highlighted the administration’s off all fraternities on the campus at which the charter is located.” Photo by Lauren Mimms innocence in the charter loss. Former Phi Delta Theta members will no longer qualify for formal group housing. Casati, a senior biology major, When its charter was revoked, See Phi Delt on page 2 Alum team Lawrence Undead wins 45th Annual Great Midwest Trivia Contest

Katie Van Marter-Sanders Various teams then call in with the Part of the fun seemed to be in an ample supply of caffeine, beer and rotary phones to a half-dozen Staff Writer answers. taking silly questions seriously, as and food.” laptops and cell phones.” This trivia contest includes members of the winning team Greg Another key to Trivia success He continued, “The current The team Lawrence Undead, unusual questions, as well as extra Griffin, the campus center director, was giving teammates a schedule, iteration is very different, but just a group composed mostly of tasks players are asked to do, and his daughter Marianne, Plantz Greg Griffin said. According to as fun ... a bunch of people sit- Lawrence alums who have been known as action questions. One Hall RHD, both alums, seemed to Greg Griffin, this involved “getting ting around trying to answer stu- playing trivia for years, won the team responded to an action ques- think. people to alternate sleep schedules pid questions that no sane person Great Midwest Trivia Contest XLV. tion by staging a Bris, a Jewish cir- Greg Griffin discussed his for- so you don’t have everyone play- would ever care about.” The team of self-proclaimed “dedi- cumcision, to the sound of Britney mation of a “war room.” According ing at 1 a.m. and nobody playing When asked why she plays triv- cated players” stayed up for about Spears’ “Hit Me Baby One More to him a proper war room consists at 5 a.m.” ia, Marianne Griffin said that she 39 hours during the two-day non- Time.” of “large conference tables with all The way people answered their played because she “got to hang stop contest. In Lawrence’s contest, the players sitting around it, comput- questions has changed consid- out with all my friends ... we had During Trivia, players tune into last question of the year before is ers and phones ready, a couple erably over the years, said Greg a few Trivia-virgins on our team, the Lawrence’s WLFM to hear ques- always the first question for the of dry erase boards, box loads of Griffin. He reminisced that the con- following year. crap for action questions ... and test has evolved “from 1,000 books tions read by the trivia masters. See Trivia Contest on page 2

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will change spring term. No Phi Delt longer considered a formal group, former Phi Delta Theta The Great Midwest Trivia Contest XLV continued from page 1 members can no longer take from the football team, but part in the formal group hous- that source “dried up” as well, ing meal plan, which allowed Casati added. them to eat half of their meals Phi Delta Theta members together in the house. Next also struggled to maintain the year, the group will be ineli- grade point average required gible to apply for formal group by the national chapter. housing. Difficulty with transfer cred- Although disappointed by its and members withdrawing his fraternity’s revoked char- from classes are among the ter, Casati remains optimistic reasons that Casati believes for Phi Delta Theta’s future at the group was having difficulty Lawrence. In 2009, the fraterni- maintaining the necessary 2.5 ty celebrated its 150th anniver- GPA. sary at Lawrence and boasted Fraternity members did one of the longest continually not receive any warning about open chapters of Phi Delt. their chapter’s potential dis- In fall 2012, Phi Delta solution until it was too late. Theta recruiters plan to return “All our members were real- to Lawrence to attempt to ly shocked by the decision,” reestablish Lawrence’s charter. Casati explained. “Although we Casati notes that when the knew we were a small chapter, Monmouth College Phi Delta we thought we were at least Theta chapter faced similar making progress and heading circumstances, the college was in the right direction.” able to successfully rebuild Because Phi Delta Theta the fraternity and has had 97 members live in formal group members join in the few years housing at 738 E. Boldt Way, after their charter was reestab- the terms of their residence lished.

to addiction in the matter of Trivia Contest a few hours. It’s the high of being the person who gets continued from page 1 just one question right that and its always fun to watch keeps you coming back over them switch from skepticism and over.”

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Sunday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m., Chapel — The Music of Mohammed Fairouz, with Katie Reimer, piano Fairouz presents a nontraditional perform spanning several genres, including musical theater, indie rock and Soup-er Bowl, Sunday 5 p.m. Arabic music. Hosted by LU Habitat for Humanity Tuesday, Feb. 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hurvis Room — Fox- Wolf Watershed Alliance 2010 Watershed Symposium This symposium will bring together local researchers of 2nd floor of the Warch Campus Center these aquatic systems and discuss environmental chal- Bowl of soup + homemade bread = $2 lenges and the future of the waters. Handmade bowl + soup + homemade bread = $10 Proceeds go to LU sponsored Habitat home THE LAWRENTIAN

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Business as usual: a few minutes at the Massage Connection

David Rubin Rose’s operation has called this a clear answer for them: “It’s more Staff Writer location home for 11 years, after than just a luxury. It’s a neces- nine years on Appleton’s south sity… I love the profession because It only takes a few minutes — side. She appreciates being close I really love helping people… to seated in the lobby of the Massage to the Lawrence campus, and in slow down and take better care of Connection Wellness Center, I the year of Massage Connection’s themselves.” note a newfound awareness of twentieth anniversary, that senti- Massage therapy has come a my body as, interviewing founder ment is, without a doubt, recip- long way in recent years, particu- and owner Kathryn Rose, I observe rocated. larly in Wisconsin. Around 1990, with unusual objectivity the dis- Now, Kathryn Rose’s wellness after completing her training, Rose turbing knots in my upper back center boasts eight massage thera- looked around for work as a mas- and the strangeness of my posture. pists who practice an array of sage therapist, but wellness orga- I remember two pages of New techniques such as “Swedish,” hot nizations like spas and chiroprac- Year’s resolutions, all of which stone, deep tissue, lymphatic, pre- tic offices avoided her field like amounted to: “Get Healthier.” I natal, facial and chair massages, as the plague. feel guilty for a moment, but the well as a healing technique called The reason? A scandal had environment here is too pleasant “Reiki” and specially targeted ther- recently broken out when authori- apies like “Ortho-Bionomy.” ties discovered that an Appleton Photo by David Rubin for that feeling to last. The Massage Connection will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. There’s something about this It is clear that Rose firmly massage center was a front for believes in the benefits of each of prostitution. place that affects a noticeable Eventually, the state of You probably won’t be at these techniques. As fallout from this unfortu- change in one’s state of mind. The Wisconsin began regulating the Lawrence University for 15 years, “Massage therapy is beneficial nate debacle, credible massage abundance of natural light filtering massage therapy field, and the but you still have time to take care in so many ways. It can help all of therapists faced deep-seated prej- through the front windows, the administrative blockades grew less of yourself and become friends the systems in the body,” she said. udices and serious professional calm décor, and the satisfying give severe. Now, massage is compara- with this friendly and warm estab- Plenty of students seem challenges. In Rose’s words, “It was of the sofas all contribute to this tively popular, and its practitio- lishment. I invite you to consider to agree with her. According to a huge stigma.” feeling, but I think there is also an ners receive far more professional health and wellness in the midst Rose, there is a predictable rush Because no one would hire intangible force at work here. respect than they used to. of this grey winter term, and dis- of student massage appointments her, Rose decided to strike out And that’s only the waiting According to Rose, her regu- cover the Massage Connection for around midterms and final exams, on her own and start the Massage room. I imagine the massages lars include stressed students and yourself. as well as a constant stream of Connection. might do even more to calm body people coping with chronic health Kathryn Rose will be coming conservatory students, who are The early years were difficult. and mind. conditions, patients recovering to campus in mid-March to give a particularly at risk for tension Rose had to prove her legitimacy Many current Lawrence stu- from accidents and people who workshop on massage basics, but problems and overuse injuries. and professionalism to municipal dents know about this small gem, just want to take charge of their if you can’t wait that long, there There are, of course, some business organizations. She had located a few feet from the col- overall wellness. Some of these are special student discounts, and who doubt the benefits of mas- to obtain unreasonably expensive orful windows of The Fire and relationships can be quite lasting. walk-in appointments are always sage therapy. To skeptics, mas- licenses. And her work was limited the skeletal remains of Conkey’s Rose has been seeing some of her welcome. sage might seem imprecise and by rules like a ban on chair mas- Bookstore. But so do past genera- most loyal patients for upwards of not medically driven, but Rose has sages, which lasted for five years. tions of Lawrentians. 15 years. The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Internship profile: Harbor House Kaitlyn Esula waiting to answer the phone and for The Lawrentian provide the needed resources to escape an abusive relationship. Berlin Wall described from the crowd This description just touches When asked what actions con- on the programs Harbor House Slavena Emilova Molle stitute abuse, most people think offers. for The Lawrentian about punching, hitting and stran- In addition, Harbor House staff gling. What about name calling, work with the police to provide isolation and financial control? contact for domestic abuse vic- We lost each other as we These actions are all also consid- tims, attend court hearings as sup- blindly waded through the crowd ered forms of abuse. More times port for victims, and do much that gathered around Brandenburg than not, a perpetrator will emo- more. Gate. I stood next to strangers tionally or verbally abuse someone During fall term 2009, I getting drenched in the rain, before resorting to physical abuse. interned at Harbor House, and their attention fixed ahead to the Perpetrators strive to control worked with the legal advocate Staatskapelle Berlin orchestra. someone else’s life. They do not Wendy Gehl. Last school year, I They just finished playing, and hit, isolate partners from friends found out about Harbor House were leaving the stage to a roar and family, or threaten because from Kristi Hill, in the Career of applause. No one around me they are drunk, upset with work, Center here at LU. held an umbrella, no one pulled or worried about financial issues; For me, Harbor House was the backs of their coats over their they seek to gain and hold on the perfect match for an intern- heads and no one cared that they to control over their partners. ship, because I want to go to law were soaking wet. Photo courtesy of Slavena Emilova Molle Victims often feel that calling the school and be a lawyer for domes- I felt the emotions of the Lawrence University student Slavena Emilova Molle visits the site of the Berlin Wall. police will make their partners tic and child abuse cases. Not German people as they celebrated U2 was here for the MTV Europe German people cheering, laughing, more furious and will cause the only did I gain experience in han- the 20th anniversary of the fall of Music Awards but held a free con- crying and hanging onto each and abuse to escalate. dling some legal issues dealing the Berlin Wall. I was allowed to cert in Brandenburg Gate as their every word that was said. So, where are abused women with restraining orders, custody commemorate this historic event way of saying “Happy Birthday, Bon Jovi took the stage to supposed to go when they have issues, and divorce, but I learned with them and celebrate their free- Berlin.” We climbed and sat on a a huge ovation and sang a new had enough of living in an abusive effective ways to provide support dom. fence to look over the heads sing- song called “We Weren’t Born to relationship? Many are too scared for woman and children experienc- My eclectic group of friends, ing along to ‘Magnificent,” off of Follow” that referenced Berlin in to tell family, and for others, fam- ing abuse. who I could no longer see in this U2’s latest album. its lyrics. Those who were familiar ily members and friends are not More importantly, I realized veritable sea of humanity, was The show lasted almost 45 with the song sang along, while around to support them. that while talking and hearing composed of German majors from minutes, a majority of which we others who listened joined in at Luckily, a team of dedicated about abuse is tough, it is more different universities across the spent on the fence until security the end. The evening’s festivities advocates, volunteers and interns empowering to know that I helped U.S. and abroad. We met at orienta- guards came to scold us down. As ended when Polish politician Lech work at Harbor House in Appleton, make a difference in someone’s tion in the International Education we listened, sang along with and Walesa toppled a wall of over 1000 Wis. to support and help these life. Before my internship, I was of Students center and got to know screamed our hearts out to U2, I dominos adorned with German lonely women in the communi- not sure if I was going to be able each other through late night felt as though so many of these graffiti. They fell back one after ty. Harbor House is a shelter for to handle working with abuse and excursions to the nearest open bar. songs fit the occasion, as if they the other as the crowd watched in abused women and children. if I was going to have to change my We bonded over their cheap had been written with Germany’s silence until the final colorful brick The Harbor House program future goals. alcohol and my lone pint of soda past in mind. crashed onto the wet floor. provides support groups and ser- This experience showed me in a fancy glass with a lime wedge. When Bono sang the words to The crowd erupted into cheers vices for clients from the outside, that I most definitely can do it. I We spoke German in our class- “One,” our eyes followed the light and I laughed and clapped along and it strives to educate the com- am ecstatic that I was able to find room at 8:15 in the morning, projectors that traced the words with them. I looked around to find munity about domestic violence this out before going to law school slipped into our native tongues East and West onto Brandenburg a familiar face to smile at or laugh and ways to prevent it. and deciding where to take my life under the influence and conversed Gate. They stood still for a moment with but saw none. And yet, I no Harbor House helps women after Lawrence. in English somewhere in between. before joining to form “One Love.” longer felt like I was alone in this find jobs, apartments and safety Anyone looking into going into They shared my love for music and I thought back to the U2 con- crowd in a foreign land a million plans, so women can live inde- counseling, practicing law or just old rock groups and took me to my cert as I listened to world lead- miles away from home. We were a pendently and have a safe home wanting to provide support to oth- first U2 concert during the week ers and politicians talk about the part of it all. We weren’t strangers, for themselves and their children. of celebrations in remembrance of date’s significance and its place in we belonged. One can call Harbor House at any the Berlin Wall’s fall. history. I looked around to see the time, and someone is always there See Internship on page 10 THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 FEATURES 5 The Clean Plate Challenge from the other side of the bucket

Melody Moberg In previous years, the Clean served by dining services staff, and Associate Features Editor Plate Challenge was exclusive- trayless dining, which forces stu- ly orchestrated by Greenfire, dents to take smaller portions and Last Wednesday and Saturday but this year, it teamed up with come back for more. Bon Appétit I found myself wearing plastic Bon Appétit, which is currently started the “trayless revolution” in gloves, an attractive opaque apron, involved in a national food waste campus dining. a thin film of dinner and a smile, reduction campaign. Greenfire The primary reason Greenfire attempting to summarize the mis- decided to align the two events. is concerned about food waste is sion of Greenfire and briefly out- However, aside from Bon Appétit’s because of its sobering environ- line key reasons for waste reduc- support and advertisements, the mental effects. Food waste can- tion while balancing plates and bulk of the effort still came from not undergo the natural cycle of scraping leftovers into buckets. students. decomposition in landfills, causing Performing this activity clari- The objective of the Clean it to release methane, a gas more fied items to avoid for my own Plate Challenge is to raise aware- damaging to climate change than meal, and how quickly small ness about food waste. Greenfire carbon dioxide. The EPA claims instances of waste, when multi- does try to quantify the amount that landfills account for 34 per- plied many times, become a sig- of food waste and to compare this cent of all methane emissions in nificant problem. data to previous years, but because the U.S. I scraped for Greenfire’s annu- this is only a secondary objec- The U.S. Department of Photo by Lindsay Hayward Greenfire will sponsor events throughout the year to promote food-waste awareness. al Clean Plate Challenge, a waste- tive, the results can be statistically Agriculture states that Americans problematic. throw away more than 25 percent awareness campaign lasting from ter, which would be able to com- and especially waste, of foods with For example, many students of all food produced for domestic Monday, Jan. 25 to Sunday, Jan. post post-consumer waste includ- hefty carbon footprints, such as wondered why Greenfire adver- sale and consumption in the U.S., 31 during the hours of 5-8 p.m. in ing napkins and non-vegan items meat or pineapple. tised the Clean Plate Challenge, and a 2004 University of Arizona Andrew Commons. such as meat and dairy, but it is Greenfire intends to do more and why it scraped out front. study places the figure at closer Members of the campus envi- looking cost prohibitive. A com- Clean Plate Challenge events on a Because of this visibility, the num- to 50 percent. Additionally, this ronmental group Greenfire collect- poster would likely be $200,000- smaller scale throughout the rest bers may not accurately reflect the same study found that Americans ed students’ plates and scraped $300,000. of the school year — measuring waste generated on most nights, spend $43 billion on wasted food waste into three different buckets: Co-president of Greenfire waste over lunch, weekend brunch when pressure to reduce waste every year. inedibles — napkins, rinds, cores Brittany Oleson reiterated that and breakfast — and seeing how may not be as acute. Many of the questions and bones — food waste and liquid the purpose of the Clean Plate those numbers compare to dinner. However, despite these prob- Greenfire scrapers received cen- waste. We measured total waste in Challenge is awareness, not judg- Sunday, Feb. 7, Greenfire house lems, it appears as though this tered on the final destination for pounds. ment, or forcing students to con- members will be in the Parrish and year compares favorably to the food waste — “is this getting Over the week, diners discard- sume items they do not enjoy. Perille dining rooms throughout years past. In a 2008 Clean Plate composted?” Unfortunately, we ed 1,151 pounds of consumable By being conscious of the the entire dinner period, available Challenge, nearly 500 students eat- had to answer “no.” waste. The most wasteful night environmental issues surrounding for feedback on the Clean Plate ing at Jason Downer Commons Bon Appétit currently com- was Monday with 195 pounds of food waste and food origins, we Challenge or to discuss Greenfire. between 5 and 7 p.m. discarded posts about one metric ton of consumable waste, and the least can inform our own decisions — Anyone is welcome to e-mail 80 pounds of food waste and four pre-consumer produce waste wasteful night was Saturday, with using the available tasting spoons Greenfire with comments at green- gallons of beverages. through SLUG each week, but can- 141 pounds. 35 pounds of napkins to try items before piling them on [email protected]. Reasons for waste reduction not compost post-consumer waste. were thrown away Wednesday and our plates, by taking smaller por- may include better quality of food, Lawrence is currently looking into Thursday nights, and 97 pounds of tions and coming back for more, controlled portions through being purchasing an industrial compos- beverages were discarded Friday. and by reducing our consumption, Brokman O Hiett Trivia team faced off against the Super Garruda

Josh Trotter ties as Toto’s “Africa” cycled brain with the necessary energy one was relieved to hear that it award.” We saw that David Akin for The Lawrentian through a couple more times, eas- to function, alcohol rids it of any was a “total shutout.” The next from the University of Marland ily topping over 20 plays through- needless inhibitions and pizza pro- two Garrudas prove to be just as won the AIAA Broken Propeller out the night. vides the body with essential nutri- difficult, as the scores remained Award in 1999. Was that the same It was almost midnight and Then I relaxed as I looked at ents that keeps it going even in the unchanged with LU Undead main- one? Maybe? I was in the Hiett fourth floor the updated scores: LU Undead, final hours of Trivia. taining a 63 point lead. Finally, the “Somebody call him!” I shout- lounge with the Brokman O Hiett 1171; Bucky’s, 1108. Once we suffered through last question — the Super Garruda! ed. trivia team, watching new people “Awesome,” I said. “So long “Africa,” the Garrudas began. The Super Garruda is not a “His wife picked up. She trickle into the room one by one. as Bucky’s doesn’t get the Super “What is the inscription on the mere question to be answered, but sounds pissed,” came the reply. “They’re not true players,” I said Garruda, they will finally lose.” head of Bryce LeVan Cushing’s a beast to be conquered. Even the “Call Norman Werely! He won to myself, downing one last shot of After nearly 50 consecutive elephant sculpture?” mightiest of players can only look in ‘94.” spiked coffee. hours strung up on coffee, alcohol Wielding the full power of the it in the eye. It is a force that will “Is that even the right award?” Suddenly, the radio showed and pizza, it would be logical to Trivia player trinity, my teammates strip you of your soul if you have Half an hour goes by in what signs of life. I was sitting in a assume that any person subjected and I scoured the Web for a pic- not had sufficient mental prepara- seems like a few minutes, and the flimsy folding chair with Google at to such extreme conditions would ture of the sculpture in question. I tion. final bell rings. Nobody got it. the ready. My fingers were perched be entirely wasted — an abomina- clicked on a link to Cushing’s Web “On the plaque for the ‘Walt The answer: “not me.” just above the keyboard when sud- tion, spawned by the heartless site only to find that it was already Haag Memorial Broken Propeller Ultimately, Trivia brings out a denly I heard, “It’s gonna take a lot beast that is Trivia. locked up from traffic. Award,’ Who is listed as the recipi- person’s true nature. Friends can to drag me away from you. There’s Yet, it is indeed this careful “Fine. How about Google imag- ent for 2002?” turn on you. Enemies can stand by nothing that a hundred men or combination of otherwise danger- es?” I said to myself. After five Obviously, nobody on our your side. It is a time to discover more could ever do. I bless the ous components, a Trivia player’s minutes of searching, I could only team had ever heard of such an where your bonds truly lie. So rains down in Africa. Gonna take trinity, that allows for productive find a low-resolution photograph award. But no matter. A Super come next January, why don’t you some time to do the things we and creative play even after two of Cushing’s “Award-winning Garruda is never prey to mere do yourself a favor and play some never had.” days in front of a laptop. Elephant.” familiarity. We began our search Trivia. I muttered countless obsceni- You see, coffee supplies the I heard the bell ring and every- by Googling “memorial propeller

It has been such a blast, trav- Lawrence are awesome. And that eling and going out and getting includes people you haven’t met Across the pond: The Lawrence Difference to know each other — people I’ve yet. been at Lawrence with for years Call it the Lawrence Difference, Margaret Rhatican incredible — free! — museums, a Lawrence group. for The Lawrentian and London’s (slightly less free) None of us are from the same and had never known! It has truly call it that unexpected bit of ner- nightlife. social group at Lawrence, and at been a privilege, and it only solidi- diness that all of us possess — We’ve also traveled away from best we recognized each other fies one of the most special aspects whether we hide it or not — and Hello from London! This is the city — Dover, Paris, Prague before leaving only due to the of Lawrence. unite over. winter term 2010’s first update and County Kerry, Ireland — and smallness of our school. Most of us Continually expanding your Let us, a seriously random to our lovely home campus, so let we’ve made plans for upcoming came to London knowing — maybe friend-base and getting to know group of Lawrentians from every me first say that we hope you’re trips to Amsterdam, Athens, and — one other person in the group. new people is one of the most background and walk of life, trans- all well and making the most of 10-day trips through France, Italy, Now, however, it’s safe to rewarding experiences in college planted and stuck together in a winter term at LU! Germany and Switzerland. say that this experience has been life, but one most people abandon flat in London, be a testament We are the second group to While we’ve split up for some above and beyond all of our expec- after freshman year. to this crazy Lawrence Difference. occupy Metrogate since Lawrence’s of trips, we are also traveling tations because of the ridiculous We usually label and stereo- Because I couldn’t be more grateful joining with the FIE program, and together, which brings me to the amount of fun we’ve had together type our classmates based on to have gotten to know these peo- we are also one of the smallest central point of this article. as a group. This newfound close- who they hang out with and what ple, who I probably would’ve never groups — nine of us — to come We are blown away on a con- ness isn’t only due to living in a they’re involved in, and we’re usu- met if I hadn’t come to London. to the London Centre since the tinual basis by life in London and new city together, but also because ally happy and comfortable with Cheers, my fellow Lawrentians, program began. We are having an abroad, but one of the most fan- we are sharing and learning and our own group of friends. But let from foggy London town! We miss amazing time getting to know the tastic parts of this experience has growing with fellow Lawrentians me reiterate what this London trip you, Lawrence! city as we explore the sights, the been the bond we’ve developed as we had never even met before. has solidified for me: People at THE LAWRENTIAN

6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Vancouver’s answer to addiction

Zach Davis hospitals or schools. STAFF EDITORIAL Columnist Instead, in Vancouver’s case, the money is providing users a There is a room in a build- safe place to use the drugs that Lawrence recently awarded film producer Abigail Disney an honorary degree for her work ing in Vancouver where injection everyone agrees they’ll use any- way. Users in Insite stay in little on the film “Pray the Devil Back to Hell.” As part of her acceptance, she gave a convocation drug use is legal. The program stalls to shoot up — they aren’t titled “Peace is Loud” and hosted conversations about her film, which was shown multiple based in that room, Insite, repre- sents a strategy for dealing with going on violent drug rampages or times on campus. having inadvisable sex. While the merits of this award belong to Disney, we see this as recognition of the grow- drug addiction that might just make a whole lot more sense than They’re reducing the risk of ing importance of film and media in both academia and mainstream culture. The large role America’s. transmitting disease to nonus- media- and film-related technology have taken on in the 21st century has been reflected here Insite is the only government- ers with their condoms and clean at Lawrence. sanctioned injection facility in equipment. Perhaps this isn’t quite The cinema in the Warch Campus Center has seen heavy use, showing independent films, North America. I first saw it men- the PR victory a new hospital might cult classics, documentaries, student-produced films and more. The Film Production Club has tioned in an article by Matthew have in mind, but it is a social good just the same. The end result is sponsored various events such as the 48-Hour Film Festival, the Director’s Cut Festival, and Power on Slate. According to the that fewer nonusers are exposed other showings of student-produced films. article, Insite is open 365 days a year, 18 hours a day. More than to harm. The admissions department has been producing weekly videos entitled “This is Lawrence,” Of course, Insite cannot con- which each showcase a different aspect of campus life as a way to give those considering 2,000 addicts go to Insite to use drugs. trol users’ behavior in the outside attending Lawrence a better impression of life here. Insite, staffed at all times by world. Some addicts are going to These accomplishments are to be applauded, as the students and faculty continue to strive four people, including two nurs- steal drug money and others are toward the cutting edge of technology, adapting these new forms of communication to our es, provides addicts with sterile going to have unprotected sex; all lives here on campus. needles, clean water, tourniquets, Insite can do — and, by all appear- We at The Lawrentian feel that this trend should continue in pace with the realities of the condoms — things your average ances, is doing — is mitigate the harm of drug use to both users and contemporary world. As Lawrence thinks about expanding academically, we would strongly user shooting up behind dump- nonusers. suggest those responsible for curriculum development consider the creation of formalized and sters doesn’t have access to. As Power says in the article, “The The difference between independent academic department to help guide students with interests in this area. America’s drug policy and Insite’s Though Lawrence currently offers some film studies courses, most of these are really operating principle is simple: If injection drug use is going to occur is their view on punishment and housed in different departments and merely emphasize media elements as part of disciplinary regardless, why not create a space rehabilitation. The American gov- coursework. that mitigates its dangers?” ernment is like the rigid, overbear- Many students have clearly shown an interest and willingness to explore this new field. We I was horrified to read this. ing father who shouts, “If I ever hope that the university acknowledges their efforts and the escalating importance of media in After all, the American view of catch you doing drugs, I’ll give our society and finds a way to provide students with the resources and guidance for them to addiction is uncompromising. you the hiding of your life!” When addicts get caught using, they go stay up-to-date and competitive with new advances. Drugs are illegal, period. Well, maybe you get a little wiggle room to prison, but they’re addicts — in liberal towns when it comes their recidivism rate must be high. to marijuana. Essentially, though, Insite says, “Let’s take this one our legal system deals with drug step at a time.” Research done at addicts by locking them up. At Insite has shown the users, thanks first blush, this approach seems to to the program, were less likely My plan to live the American dream occupy the moral high ground. to engage in risky behavior like But what is the high moral sharing needles, and more likely to tion if I can’t parlay it into a lucra- less Americans to come just as Erik Wyse ground in this case? Insite is seek addiction treatment. Guest Columnist tive career. Robert Pattinson opened the door obviously a blessing to addicts. I think a lot of people have I originally entered Lawrence for the abstinent teenage vampire According to Power, the on-duty trouble acknowledging certain ugly with the goal of becoming a tro- archetype. A lot of people I know are a nurses have intervened in over truths about humanity. Addiction phy husband. I took classes in Why a social worker you might little shy about their life’s dreams. 1,000 overdoses and saved the is very easy to fall into, and very, sweater-shopping, cabinet-making, ask? No mafia don has had the ver- They feel vulnerable sharing what user’s life in every case. The very hard to claw your way out of. and All-American quarterback- satility and talent to be viewed as is most important to them with number of overdose deaths in America’s drug policy puri- raising. That door has unfortu- “decent” enough to actually enter strangers. My roommate, for Vancouver is lower than it has tanically expects everyone to stay nately closed itself, as I am now the realm of politics, but I feel that instance, will only tell you about been in 30 years. clean, and offers very little latitude growing a mustache in an attempt I have the skills to be able to keep his life-long dream of bringing Insite also provides clean drug to those who can’t. Insite recog- to be more “ironically out-doorsy” both balls in the air. Ultimate Frisbee to the Olympics paraphernalia, which prevents nizes that drugs are awful, but it than my fellow ORC housemates. This way I will surpass Tony when you sauce him up a bit and addicts catching and spreading all also recognizes that drug users are Tom Selleck was once a vener- Soprano, Scarface and that guy promise not to tell anyone else. sorts of diseases. The rate of HIV still human, and still deserve the able sex symbol, but now there from “The Godfather” and be the I, on the other hand, belong infection in injection drug users highest quality of life they can get. is increasing hostility and preju- first godfather to actually turn the to the positive re-enforcement in Vancouver is the lowest since My dad would counter by say- dice towards the hairy upper lip. U.S. into my own, very enlarged school. The more I talk about researchers began tracking it. ing you’ll always get more of any- The man bold enough to sport a “family.” something, the more likely it is Here’s the tricky question, thing you subsidize. But take a handlebar these days finds himself This is no mere fantasy. I have to happen. That’s why I spend the though: how does Insite affect stroll through any American prison alone and surrounded by would- strategies and plans. Upon gradu- first 30 minutes of every day star- nonusers? Insite is staffed by a and you’ll run into plenty of non- be aggressors — and, trust me, ating, I intend to purchase an Olive ing at myself in the mirror saying, nonprofit social service group, but violent users in there. I would know. I could take up Garden. That is only part of my “I can dunk, I can dunk” in a rhyth- it was established using federal Running Insite might require a pages pontificating on the evolu- maniacal plot that I am willing to mic monotone that some people money. After all, paying the rent certain amount of moral compro- tion and cultural implications of share of with you as of yet, besides describe as “soul-infusing.” and buying syringes and condoms mise. In the long run, though, it the ‘stache, but now is not the time unlimited salad and bread sticks. So I’m not abashed or embar- costs money — that’s the users’ might make the drug problem a lot my friends. The rest of my trajectory you will rassed to say what I want. whole problem. less problematic, and isn’t that the This article is about very realis- have to learn from The New York According to my philosophy, shar- Some of that money comes greater good? tic goals I have, namely working as Times and multi-part Dateline ing my dreams out loud can only from the Canadian taxpayer. In a mafia don by night and a social made-for-tv documentaries. help, and so I will share them with fairness, some American taxpayer worker by day. Yes, this might Where does one go after being you. My chief concern is making a money goes to the prison system, be a full plate to mouth but with lot of money — fast, I might add. which feeds, clothes and houses determination I could become the After all, what good is an educa- users. That money could pay for first, paving the way for count- See American dream on page 7

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Rethinking GM foods Wallowing in winter term Forest McKenzie For example, GM crops can ning your day to minimize time to throw the football around, but Columist already be enriched with added spent outside can make even the getting your friends together for a nutrients and yield a higher amount worst days pretty tolerable. For board game or a movie can be just When I was in middle and high of produce on smaller plots of me, though, the cold weather is as relaxing. school, the biotechnology indus- land. This has major implications only part of the problem. That reminds me: Don’t forget try was booming. Companies like for extinguishing malnutrition and The days are much shorter about your friends. The weather Monsanto were patenting and prof- hunger while simultaneously put- — only a paltry nine hours of sun- may make the prospect of heading iting from genetically modified ting less pressure on the land for light right now — than in the sum- off to Trevor to visit your friends a crops such as soybeans resistant agricultural acreage. mer, leading to less sun exposure, little more unpleasant, but a short to the common herbicide Round- If the need for agricultural acre- which leads to overall grumpier hike through the cold is a small Up, and corn that could produce age is reduced, there is less cause moods. The fact that all of our price to pay for actual human its own insecticide using a protein for deforestation. Deforestation time outside is spent with only the contact. manufactured by an assimilated increases carbon dioxide emis- tips of our noses exposed to the Another grievance I have with gene of the bacterium Bacillus sions, accelerates erosion leading sun only exacerbates this problem. winter term is the way it disrupts thuringiensis. to potentially lethal mudslides, You may have noticed the SAD the rhythms we set up during fall During this time period, our decreases biological diversity — seasonal affective disorder — term. I get used to my schedule for classes often discussed the scien- and ecosystem functionality, and Drew Baumgartner lamps in your residence hall, in the term: the wake-up times, the increases contact between humans Columnist tific, economic, political and ethi- place to help fight these “winter people I eat lunch with before and cal nature of GM foods. The excite- and unknown diseases that were blues.” after class, the direct routes across ment of my science teachers was previously restricted to organisms Dear Drew, I’ve found them to be quite the many lawns on campus. counter-balanced by films such as within the forest. Why is winter term so awful? effective, especially if you can find A new schedule, while not “The Future of Food” and articles Crops that produce insecti- —Freezing Freshman the time to enjoy yourself in front unique to winter term, always published in Sierra magazine. I cides internally reduce the need of them — I recommend some hot seems the hardest to adjust to was presented with both sides and for chemicals and thus reduce con- There are a lot of reasons, chocolate and a good book. in the second term. For this, and soon felt informed to make my tamination of critical water sourc- Freezing, but your pseudonym It’s also hard to be excited most of the other problems with own decision on the subject. es. This is important for human suggests that you’re most con- about much during winter term. winter term — everybody else’s As it turns out, this wasn’t access to clean drinking water and cerned with the weather. If you Fall term benefits from being the mood, quality of classes available, possible. And it still isn’t. This is for aquatic ecosystems. want to hear things about the first, so everyone is excited to be etc. — I have little advice other due to the fact that the U.S. does Additionally, as water will earth’s tilted axis, the jet stream, back — or here for the first time than to roll with the punches. not require the labeling of GM become scarcer in regions such or fronts of various pressures, you — and are more willing to excuse I realize this is terrible advice, foods. Furthermore, the Economic as West Africa, the ability to engi- should probably talk to someone the bad parts. so I’ll leave you with some you Research Service of the USDA neer drought-resistant crops could else. All you really need to know Spring term similarly has the didn’t ask for: All in all, winter reported that in 2009 a majority also be of critical importance for is that you are now in Wisconsin, excitement of almost being done term really isn’t that bad. Don’t of corn and soybeans grown in the humanity’s adaptation to a chang- and this type of weather is pretty — everyone is looking forward to let the discouraging words of your U.S. were genetically modified. ing climate. typical. summer break — or the rest of peers convince you that winter Thus, we have all eaten geneti- However, there are certainly In fact, this has been the mild- their lives. Winter term has none term is, in fact, the worst thing on cally modified foods. They have environmental risks associated est winter of the five that I have of these perks. We’re less excited the planet. The stigma surround- become a part of our lives, whether with GM crops. These risks involve experienced here at Lawrence, so to see each other — admittedly ing the term might even be the we like it or not. the evolutionary and ecological you should probably prepare your- a little more now with the longer most powerful influence on its The most recent issue of the disruptions that may occur from self for far worse over the next break — and all we have to look perception as the devil incarnate, International Journal of Biological using GM crops that can spread few years. forward to is spring term. suggesting that if you don’t buy Sciences includes a study that genes to other non-genetically A good coat — not to men- I think the only solution for into it, you might just end up assessed the effects of three genet- modified organisms and from tion hats, mittens, scarves and this problem lies in finding joy in enjoying yourself. ically modified corn varieties on using GM crops that are incapa- wool socks — and carefully plan- smaller things. Sure, it’s too cold mammalian health. This study is ble of adapting genetically to new the first ever to perform a compar- strains of disease and pests. ative analysis of blood and organ While GM foods — and biotech- Mark Wahlberg — Kevin Costner The don’s life, as well as the data collected from rats fed com- nology in general — have enor- American dream would play the title role, aka me. social worker-turned-politi- mercially used GM corn. mous potential, it is of critical I’ll then hit the circuits, giv- cian’s, is a hard one: It wears The most striking results show importance that proper research is continued from page 6 ing talks, signing books, possi- down both body and mind. I’ll a significant detrimental effect on conducted before they are given to a mafia don and an elected bly even returning to Lawrence have to be careful not to fly too liver and kidney function in rats the general public, or put into the public official, one might ask? University for the inevitable close to the sun, and stay off that were fed GM corn. The authors environment. Besides jail, and E! network real- honorary degree, convocation the pesto. of this article were also given access These studies should occur in ity shows, the third most likely and luncheon. I might throw Legendary dons are like to studies done by Monsanto that the lab, field, and in computer option is to write a bestselling around a couple mil and have arthritic goldsmiths. Both supposedly assessed toxicity of generated models to give the best paperback. Lawrence dedicate some drywall embellish in treasure but their GM corn on animals. picture of the potential costs and I embellish, I will get a ghost in my honor. My legend will own line of work makes their The authors point out that pre- benefits to GM foods. Once safety writer, or two, or three, and I am grow. My waist size will expand condition worsen to the point vious studies by Monsanto were is proven for both humans and set to surely reap in millions, with all the never-ending pasta where they must leave the game “clearly inadequate” in refuting ecosystems, the seed and resultant especially after Martin Scorsese bowls I will inhale. for fear of joining the dust. toxic effects. This is especially dis- products should be labeled for turns it into a Hollywood vehi- After milking the cow for turbing as Monsanto’s studies are consumers. Choice is as essential cle starring Kevin Costner and years I will have to settle down. often the basis for approval of as proper research, and currently, GM crops; the same crops that are Americans have neither. used in many of the processed foods that billions of people con- Hardcastle, Haskel sume around the world on a regu- lar basis. BLT, Oh... and Rosen Rosen These concerns must be met We’re halfway there with a genuine assessment of the Thanks for the Oh, oh... Need some dirt? potential for GM foods. If scientists continue to be successful, there are haircut. Living on a prayer hhrr.private.eyes@ surely benefits associated with GM gmail.com foods for both humanity and the environment.

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Benefit concert raises money for Haitian music school Caitie Williamson The school itself has grown Music School, whose buildings Associate News Editor exponentially, and this year the were destroyed in the earthquakes. school has over 1,200 students Spears has organized other Less than a month after the who participate in the five orches- charity concerts in the past, devastating 7.0 magnitude earth- tras, three bands, and boy choir including the original “On Spiritual quake in Haiti that killed at least and take lessons in orchestral Thought” concert held in January 150,000 people and left over a instruments, as well as piano and 2006. million homeless, rescue and voice. “This was to encourage people relief organizations such as the The school has become inter- to give to relief organizations help- American Red Cross have spent nationally acclaimed, with groups ing Jakarta, New Orleans and other nearly $80 million in sending food, like the “Les Petites Chanteurs” areas of the globe where natu- clean drinking water and shelter boy choir performing in the ral disaster had struck,” Spears items to those in Haiti, according United States and participating said. “It was a wonderful success, to http://www.redcross.org/. in the Americas Youth Symphony employing many Conservatory fac- However, the Conservatory of Program, while the Orchestre ulty performing solos and ensem- Music at Lawrence is taking a dif- Philharmonique Ste Trinité was bles, as well as a few professors in ferent approach to sending relief coached by members of the Boston the Con and in the University read- Symphony Orchestra. ing selections that were especially to Haiti. Last Sunday, Jan. 31, fac- Photo by Rachele Krivichi ulty and student members of the Lawrence has been very poignant to the situation.” Con performed in “On Spiritual involved with the school over The concert this year fea- Haitian earthquake. the Conservatory who have been Thought II,” a vocal concert which the years — since 1996, over 40 tured performances by Spears, “The classical vocal aspect of able to experience what music raised money for rebuilding the Lawrentians have volunteered and Karen Leigh-Post, Patrice Michaels, the repertoire was geared to spiri- can do for those in Haiti want to Holy Trinity Music School in Port- taught at music programs across Christopher Besch, Zachary Becker, tuality, philosophy and religion,” ensure that the school will con- au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. the country, mostly at the Holy Kathrine Hanford, Catherine Spears said. “The variety of music tinue to make a difference in Haiti The Holy Trinity Music School Trinity Music School. Kautsky, Kenneth Bozeman, Linda inspired by religious or spiritual even after the earthquake. is the largest music program in “On Spiritual Thought II” Sparks and many students, and topics fascinates me and I like pre- Future Haitian benefits at Haiti, and since its beginning in had been planned since last Fall, it featured works ranging from senting rare works of major com- Lawrence include the “Friends of 1927, quickly has become one of according to Assistant Professor of Classical-period composers such posers that for whatever reason do Haiti Silent Auction and Chamber the few institutions in the nation Music Steven Paul Spears, but after as Mozart to contemporary com- not get the exposure they arguably Orchestra Benefit Concert” Feb. 6 that integrates students from both the earthquake last month, it was posers. warrant.” at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel and the the wealthy and poor social class- deemed appropriate to have the The concert was designed to The concert raised $278 for Haiti Benefit Program at Harmony es. concert geared to raising money promote reflection on spiritual the Holy Trinity Music School at Café Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. and awareness for the Holy Trinity thought especially in light of the the door. Faculty and students of Ebène String Quartet to showcase expressive innovation Katie Kasper but it also adds depth to its reper- and Raphaël Merlin playing cello. ARD Competition in Munich in York, Burlington, and Athens, end- for The Lawrentian toire by flirting with contemporary Awarding the quartet the 2004 and an invitation to join the ing their tour in Washington D.C. music, performing works by artists Belmont Prize for Contemporary circle of artists supported by the on Feb. 23. The world-renowned Ebène from Amadeus to Miles Davis. Music in 2005, the board of trustees Borletti-Buitoni Trust in 2007. Tickets for the concert, at $20- String Quartet will perform the “In everything we have been of the Forberg-Schneider-Stiftung Gramophone magazine recent- 22 for adults, $17-19 for seniors, second concert in this season’s willing to do musically, during all Foundation stated, “Their richly ly awarded the quartet “Recording and $15-17 for students, are avail- Artist Series Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. that time spent practicing Haydn, hued playing combines fastidious of the Year” for their Debussy, able through the Lawrence Box in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Beethoven or Bartok, there has accuracy and unbridled musicality, Ravel and Fauré recording, which Office. Described by classical music always been a concealed dream allowing them to probe composi- was also named “Chamber Music publication The Strad Magazine as of improvising and creating a new tional audacities with urgency and Record of the Year” at the German Note: One of the violinists will not “interpreters of rare understand- approach to playing string quar- depth of expression.” ECHO Klassik music awards. be performing due to a medical ing and communicative flair,” tet,” they said on their official In other words, they are musi- The group will begin their 2010 emergency, so the program for the quartet not only beautifully Web site. cal masterminds. tour of North America at Lawrence Friday’s show consists of a string embodies the timeless classical The quartet consists of Pierre The quartet has received a University on Friday Feb. 5. From trio and a string duo. music that its members perform, Colombet and Gabriel Le Magadure number of other prestigious hon- there they will travel to Colombia, on violin, Mathieu Herzog on viola, ors, including first prize at the Toronto, Tucson, Los Angeles, New

for America,” is one that is embla- tional events that address real-life zoned on t-shirts and bumper problems, such as school bomb- TV is the answer: “The West Wing” stickers of fans of “The West Wing” ings or the war on drugs, even if across America. they don’t have a specific real- Beth Carpenter times heart pounding, sometimes has a strong rapport with the press Many of the characteristics world counterpart. Staff Writer tear inducing, and the acting is corps in the White House. that he displays throughout the Perhaps the best thing — and superb. Richard Schiff and Bradley show are qualities to be admired also, maybe the worst — is that Although Sorkin left the show Whitford play communications Two columns ago, I talked in a presidential candidate. In later the show broadened my politi- after four seasons, “The West director Toby Ziegler and deputy about “Sports Night,” the sitcom seasons, the character Matthew cal knowledge. I understand more Wing” maintained most of its origi- chief of staff Josh Lyman, respec- created by Aaron Sorkin. He is Santos, a senator from Texas about what it means to be the nal vim and verve for the remain- tively, and Martin Sheen plays more well known for his work appears, and he is supposedly Senate majority Leader, what the der of the series. The show used President Jed Bartlet. Stockard on the television show “The West based off of Barack Obama, then DOD and the NEA are, along with former White House staff members Channing — of “Grease” fame — Wing,” the political drama follow- an Illinois senator. many other abbreviations. as consultants, attempting to keep plays his wife. The ensemble cast ing the presidency of Josiah “Jed” The events in the show are I know more about the “The West Wing” as realistic and is rounded out with many other Bartlet from September 1999 to sometimes analogous to real-world Constitution than I learned in my true to life in the White House as excellent supporting actors, but May 2006. events. President Bartlet suffers a AP U.S. History class, and I actually possible. it truly is an ensemble — no one The show ran for seven sea- cover-up scandal of similar cali- understand the electoral college If you’ve never seen Allison character is focused on more than sons, and it dealt with real-world ber to that of Clinton’s Monica now. For better or for worse, “The Janney in anything, “The West any other, mirroring the most- political issues. For the first four Lewinsky affair; there are fictional West Wing” has taught me about Wing” is perhaps the best intro- ly cohesive nature of the Bartlet seasons, Aaron Sorkin was at the countries in the Middle East and politics. So if sitcoms or science- duction to her. Her character, administration. helm, and was thus responsible Africa that have tragedies and fiction don’t capture your fancy, I Claudia Jean “C.J.” Cregg, is the It has often been my wish that for four great years. The dialogue problems similar to those in real- suggest you check out “The West White House press secretary, and Jed Bartlet was a real person, and is witty and fast paced, a Sorkin world Middle East and Africa. Wing” and call it an educational through her charm and humor, she a real president. His slogan, “Barlet trademark; the drama is some- The show also deals with fic- experience.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Coming to World Music concert offers otherworldly escape

your senses Olivia Hendricks The result was breathtaking. main strings, six rhythm and drone the rhythmic jor, the gat — in Staff Writer Visually, Liu Fang’s fingers effort- strings and 15 sympathetic strings, which the tabla first enters — lessly soaring left, right, up and which are not played directly but the climactic jhala, and finally Music Featuring Liu Fang on pipa down the instrument was a ballet resonate rich overtones. the optional romantic thurmi or and Aditya Verma on sarod, the unto itself. Musically, the pieces Verma was accompanied by dhun. In this way, a single musical Tuesday, February 9 Lawrence World Music Series con- seemed otherworldly yet at the Dexter Raghunanan on tabla, a expression is explored thoroughly cert Feb. 1 in Harper Hall was the same time each full of their own North Indian two-part drum. The in multiple emotional and musi- perfect escape from the stress that character. artists sat relaxed, shoeless and cal settings, producing an almost Yeasayer comes from midterms. Fang began with “Songs from cross-legged on an Oriental carpet, meditative effect. While some audience members the Other Side of the Border,” a and the drone of the tuning instru- The sound of the sarod itself "Odd Blood" seemed to be attending against classic piece telling a tale of a ment seemed to put the audience is soothing, rich, and heavy due to their will — the UW student list- woman from the Han dynasty who in a trance. the number of strings. Since there Hot Chip lessly taking notes, the fidget- yearned for her native land hav- However, this trance was are no frets, Verma was able to ing kids in front, the Lawrentian ing been betrothed to a barbarian somewhat shattered when Verma make use of glissandos, giving a "One Left Stand" reporter pulling out the Kleenex prince. announced the astounding fact sense of freedom to the pitches. Fang seemed to allow the pipa that over 90 percent of Indian From the sounds of Fang’s Pantha Du Prince and cough drops — the mood changed when the sounds of the to tell the sad story itself, while she music is improvised, and most ethereal pipa to the darker, intro- "Black Noise" pipa began. simply moved her magic fingers Eastern musicians never learn spective nature of Verma’s sarod, The pipa is a Chinese four- across the strings. Having wooed to read musical notation at all. the concert was an otherworldly stringed lute, looking something the audience with this serene and Instead, the musician begins with escape for the stressed, frozen like a guitar but held upright on traditional style, Fang later showed a raga, “the melodic form upon and ill audience members. Though the lap of the musician. That musi- off her technical skills in Jieming’s which the artist improvises his Western reality has, sadly, set back cian, in this case, was the lovely Liu 1980 “New Variation of Tang performance,” according to the in, http://www.liufangmusic.net/ Fang, an international prodigy who Dynasty Liuyao-dance,” which concert program. and http://www.aditya.org/ offer played before Queen Elizabeth II indulged the audience in wild acce- Each raga has a particular rasa, some opportunities to be enchant- at age 11. lerandos, moody bass lines, and or one of nine moods: romance, ed once again by the music of the Rather than using a single pick strange metallic sounds — almost humor, pathos, anger, heroism, East. as a guitarist might, Liu Fang had like mice squeaking — when the fear, disgust, amazement, or In addition, the 2010 World false fingernails on her entire right picks flew past the strings. peace. The time of year and day Music Series will continue April 6 hand, which she used to strum, The second half of the con- also influence the particular char- when Ted Levin gives an ethnomu- scratch, and even smack the metal- cert featured Aditya Verma on acter of the raga. sicology lecture at 9 p.m. in room lic strings of the pipa. the sarod, a North Indian classi- The recital then proceeds with 156 of the Shattuck Hall of Music. cal string instrument with four five major sections: the slow alap, Movies Friday, February 5

"From Paris With Love" Artist Spotlight: Patty LeClair "Dear John" Molly Wilson deep interest in both classical seriously in her high school’s Staff Writer and jazz singing and I don’t jazz band, already firmly "Frozen" believe the two have to be sepa- entrenched in both the classi- This week I present, again, rated.” cal and jazz worlds. Wanting "District 13: a rather different kind of voice As to how she is bridging to continue both musical areas, major — Patty LeClair, a senior the gap? She takes six-unit les- LeClair came to Lawrence Ultimatum" from Seattle, Wash. working sons in both classical voice because of the broad range towards her B.Mus. in vocal per- with Patrice Michaels and in of opportunities it offered — formance. Not only does she jazz vocals with Janet Planet. opportunities such as singing take all the classes required of Currently she’s working to pre- with artists like John Hendricks, a typical voice major, but she pare her senior recital, which Steve Tormé and later this also adds in a heavy course load will be appropriately split into month, with Bobby McFerrin. in jazz. a half hour of jazz and a half While some would feel In fact, most of the plac- hour of classical repertoire. switching between the two vocal es you’ve probably seen her LeClair got her start at age styles would be difficult, LeClair around come out of her jazz 11, singing with the Northwest finds that they actually mesh work — she’s usually at the Girl Choir, which had a pro- quite well. Monday night jam sessions, found affect upon her. “I would say that, although Photo courtesy of Patty LeClair she’s a member of the hybrid “I just remember singing in many people would disagree, ly that killer combination — if ensemble and frequently gigs my first choir concert. I looked a classical foundation is very you want to hear her sing for around the community at places around at the three hundred important for developing tech- yourself be sure to check out her like Cena and Harmony Café. other people singing around me nique for jazz singing. Having quintet performing at Copper Said LeClair, “I like to think and I thought ‘I could do this an ear for improvisation with Rock Feb. 12, at Cena Feb. 20 or of myself as a bridge between till I die and still be happy,’” a classically trained voiced is a at the Bobby McFerrin concert in the jazz and classical voice LeClair said. killer combination,” she said. the Lawrence Memorial Chapel DVD worlds because I have such a She also played saxophone LeClair has developed exact- Feb. 22. Tuesday, February 9

"A Serious Man" "The Time Traveler’s Wife" Please join us in congratulating Marc Deheeger for being "Couples Retreat" selected as the VCSC Volunteer of the Month for January “Endgame” 2010! Marc is a junior Biology Major at Lawrence. Marc took initiative in organizing a service project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year. He coordinated a photography project around the Lawrence campus involving the Lawrence Photography Club, Lawrence students and alumni, and 5th graders from Richmond Elementary School. The kids went through a classroom instruction on how to use cameras and then proceeded to take photos in groups around the campus. It was a great success and we are all impressed with Marc’s ambition and effort. Congrats! THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 LUST medley relay leaves rest of field in wake Lawrence University Team places at Wisconsin Private College Championships

Jon Mays 1:42.94. Mac Watson anchored the meet, finishing with 308 points to The 800-yard freestyle team Staff Writer team and rounded out the first- second-place Lawrence’s 95. composed of Kelsey Gray, Sarah place finish with a leg of only For the women, Julia Heller Bostrom, Jenna Budde and Rebecca In a meet dominated by 23.18 seconds. The other members won the 200-yard freestyle by two- Hamlyn ran away with the compe- the home team, the Lawrence of the team were Peter Brengel, tenths of a second, finishing with tition with a time of 8:47.73, nearly University Swim Team battled to Tom Smith and Nate Kontny. a time of 2:03.70. Heller also fin- eighteen full seconds ahead of the second- and third-place finishes Watson also finished fourth in ished second in the 100-yard free- second place team from Carroll by the men’s and women’s teams, the 500-yard freestyle with a time style with a time of 56.61. University. respectively, at the Wisconsin of 5:08.05. Rebecca Hamlyn placed second The Vikings next hit the Standings Private College Championships at Brengel narrowly missed win- in both the 200-yard individual pool at the Midwest Conference Carthage College last Saturday. ning the 100-yard backstroke, fin- medley and the 100-yard butterfly. Championships, held February Men's Basketball The men’s 200-yard medley ishing with a time of 56.71, just Kelsey Gray won the 200-yard 12-14 at the Buchanan-Kiewit MWC O'All team won its relay by nearly five three-tenths of a second behind butterfly with a time of 2:29.07 and Recreation Center. St. Norbert 11-0 17-1 seconds, finishing with a time of Patrick Duvall of Beloit College. finished second in the 1,650-yard Ripon 7-3 12-5 Carthage ran away with the freestyle with a time of 19:35.78. Lake Forest 7-4 9-9 Carroll 6-5 11-7 Illinois College 5-5 9-8 Lawrence 5-6 8-10 Men’s Basketball faces tough competition Monmouth 4-7 5-13 Grinnell 3-7 5-12 of defending against Carroll’s All- Stephen Exarhos Beloit 3-8 5-13 Sports Editor American guard John Hoch would Knox 2-8 2-15 prove to define the game. Hoch and junior Paul Grosshuesch each The Lawrence University Women's Basketball ended the game with 21 points, Men’s Basketball team hosted MWC O'All but their supporting cast did not teams near the top of the Midwest Lake Forest 10-1 14-4 do enough to overcome the strong Conference, namely the Carroll Ripon 9-1 13-4 performances by Lee and Dekker. University Pioneers and the St. St. Norbert 9-2 14-3 The game stayed close in the Norbert College Green Knights, in Illinois College 5-5 10-7 first half, with the largest lead by two games last Saturday and last Monmouth 5-5 10-7 either team being Lawrence’s 4-0 Tuesday. Carroll 5-6 10-8 lead barely a minute into the game. Carroll (11-7, 6-5 MWC) has Beloit 4-7 6-12 At the break, the score was 31-29 always been considered to be a Knox 3-7 8-9 in favor of the Vikings. rival of the Lawrence team, and Grinnell 2-8 4-13 In the second half, a quick this year is no different, as both Lawrence 0-11 2-15 teams are vying for a spot in the layup by Hoch tied the game at 31-31, but Lawrence immediately conference tournament. Lawrence Hockey took the lead and would not con- (8-10, 5-6 MWC) rose to the occa- MCHA O'All cede it again. An 8-0 run brought sion and won 84-75 behind excep- North Division the Vikings’ lead to 45-35 just tional performances from seniors Marian 11-2-0 12-6-0 three minutes into the half, and Dustin Lee and John Dekker. Lawrence 6-6-1 7-10-1 they parlayed that lead into an The two seniors finished with Photo courtesy of Paul WIlke Northland 3-10-1 3-15-1 84-75 victory. 26 points each after Lee shot Finlandia 2-11-1 3-15-2 The following Tuesday, the found themselves down 27-9 to the the play of Borresen, who churned 70 percent from the field and South Division Lawrence team welcomed nation- conference-leading Green Knights. out yet another double-double Dekker shot 63 percent. Dekker Adrian 14-0-0 16-3-0 ally ninth-ranked St. Norbert (17-1, While the Vikings would get with 11 points and 11 rebounds. also added a personal milestone to MSOE 9-5-0 10-8-1 11-0 MWC) into a heated atmo- within nine points of the Green John Dekker added 10 points and his outstanding Lawrence career Lake Forest 7-6-1 7-10-1 sphere at Alexander Gym. The fans Knights twice in the second half, eight rebounds for the Vikings. by becoming the 20th player in Concordia 0-12-2 0-16-3 their poor shooting — 34 overall The Vikings look to turn Lawrence history to score 1,000 came out en masse to support the and 16 percent from long range — around their fortunes Friday night, points. team and the playing environment kept them from having a chance to when they host Illinois College, Erik Borresen also had a solid was nothing short of excellent. topple the Green Knights from the and Saturday, when they host game, notching a double-double However, the Vikings’ shooting top of the standings. Knox College. with 15 points and 10 rebounds. touch was well short of excellent, One bright spot in the loss was The particularly daunting task and the Lawrence team quickly Indoor track competes in UW-Stevens Point Quadrangular Beth Larsen each took fifth place with 39 performed well in the high jump, ing the bar at a height of 3.65 for The Lawrentian points and 15 points, respectively, finishing in fourth place with a meters. but despite the overall results, a jump of 1.56 meters. Emily Muhs responded to the few individual athletes managed to Other notable performances tough meet by emphasizing the The Lawrence University Statistics are courtesy of have strong meets. for the women included those by team’s effort, noting, “It’s nice to indoor track team traveled to www.lawrence.edu, www. Stevens Point last Saturday to It was another great meet freshman Amanda Dwyer, who fin- see the team getting better and mchahockey.com and www. compete in the UW-Stevens Point for the female jumpers. Senior ished fifth in the 800-meter run performing well as the season pro- midwestconference.org Quadrangular, but the Vikings fin- Madeline Steininger took first with a time of 2:48.83, and sopho- gresses. Everyone’s been working and are current as of ished last on both sides of the place in the high jump with a more Emily Muhs, who finished really hard in workouts and prac- Feb. 3, 2010. competition. jump of 1.66 meters and third in fifth in the 3,000-meter run with a tices and it shows.” The Vikings faced UW-Stevens the long jump with a jump of 4.97 time of 11:06.80. The theme for the Viking Point, whose men’s team is cur- meters. Freshman Sam Stevens led the indoor track team continues to rently ranked eighth in the nation, Steininger’s high jump per- men’s team with a third-place fin- be improvement, and the Vikings and St. Norbert, whose women’s formance set a new record for ish in the 800-meter run. Stevens will have another chance to place team is ranked 21st nationally. Lawrence women, beating the pre- finished with a time of 1:58.15, well at a UW-Stevens Point track They also faced tough competi- vious mark of 1.62 meters, and seven seconds behind the first- meet this Saturday, when they tion from Ripon College and St. qualified her for the 2010 NCAA place finisher, UW-Stevens Point’s will return to compete in the Scholastica College. Division III Indoor Track National David Litsheim. UW-Stevens Point Invitational. The men and women’s teams Competition. Senior Lucas Below took fourth Freshman Rose Tepper also place in the men’s pole vault, clear-

edge I gained from this experi- House, as well as myself, realize or will experience abuse. Just Internship ence will help me later in life. that one person cannot change because you do not see marks on As tough as it was to listen to the world or stop abuse altogeth- someone’s arms or a black eye LET’S continued from page 4 woman tell their stories, at the er. Working together as a team does not mean that you know ers would benefit from volun- end of the term I realized how to teach prevention, make safety everything that goes on behind teering or interning at Harbor rewarding it felt to be able to plans and provide support can closed doors. GO House. Words cannot describe help women become indepen- really make a difference. how much I learned while I was dent and safe. It is likely someone you know at Harbor House, and the knowl- Staff members at Harbor is experiencing, has experienced, VIKES! THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 SPORTS 11 Vikings hockey continues skid Athletes of the week Jon Mays Staff Writer by Alyssa Onan

The Lawrence University men’s hockey team lost twice Friday and Rebecca Hamlyn: Saturday against conference foe Milwaukee School of Engineering, bringing the team’s losing streak Swimming & Diving to five games. The Vikings have been outscored 30-10 in the five- What are the individual and game stretch. team goals for the conference Sophomore Chris Sims, who meet coming up next week? scored his first collegiate goal last I’m excited to see how the week, commented, “It’s hard to win team will compete at confer- when you don’t score goals, but ence next week. I’m expect- it’s even harder to win when you ing some fast swims from a Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke combine that with poor defense.” few teammates in particular. The Vikings, who were receiv- goals for the Raiders. MSOE skated Raiders scored another goal with I know we will have a strong ing national attention earlier in the away with an easy 5-0 victory. less than 90 seconds remaining in presence at finals — which season, have gone 1-9-1 in their The Vikings came out with the game to seal the victory. occur at night — and I think past 11 games after starting the more intensity in the second Lawrence skated with a man we could have a couple confer- season 6-1. The latest two losses game of the series, and were able advantage for the last minute after ence champions by the end of came at the hands of MSOE (10-8-1, to hold a 2-1 lead until late in pulling goalie Evan Johnson, but the weekend. Personally, I’ve 9-5-0 MCHA) in a home-and-home the second period. Sophomore could not force overtime as the always desired to put my name series. Matt Hughes and freshman Brad clock ran out with MSOE holding on the record board, but I’d be The Vikings struggled out of Scurfield scored the goals for on to a 3-2 lead. more than happy with a best Photo courtesy of Rebecca Hamlyn the gate in the series, being shut Lawrence, while junior forward The Vikings (7-10-1, 6-6-1 time. out in the first game despite hold- Scott Minarcik notched an assist MCHA) will try to get back on track What is your favorite event? ing a 33-31 advantage in shots. on each of the two goals. when they travel to Northland Hmm ... I’d have to say the 100-meter butterfly, because it is Lawrence, however, had twice as However, MSOE would respond College for a pair of games next the perfect distance for the stroke. I consider it a sprint, but at many penalties as the opponents, with a game-tying goal in the last weekend. the end, you’re dead. which led to three power-play 30 seconds of the period, and the What is your pre-race routine? Ask most swimmers, and you’ll find that they are pretty obsessive-compulsive about pre-race routines. I don’t do any- thing particularly interesting, but I always have to warm up at Ramble on the roof: The pointless Pro Bowl least two or three miles before every race, and behind the blocks, Torrin Thatcher game, I think the game would only and it seemed to take away from I tend to jump around a bit. I have some teammates who prefer Columnist be fun to watch if I were there in just how awesomely the Badgers jumping jacks — ahem, Kelsey — or splashing themselves with person. played. water to get pumped up. There’s nothing like schedul- The reported attendance was Oddly enough, we were actual- What’s your favorite memory from the season so far? ing the Pro Bowl for a Sunday night a good number for the Pro Bowl. ly favored in the game even though I feel that the team as a whole has grown closer since last to make you not want to watch it If the Pro Bowl was near here, the Spartans were undefeated in year, and we all enjoyed the training trip to Florida — especially at all. A friend texted me to see if I I wouldn’t mind going. Just like conference. The Badgers play so napping and snoring on the beach in between practices. However, was at least going to watch Aaron when Miller Park hosted the MLB well at what Lavin calls the “Kohl the night before my 21st, during the two grueling weeks of train- Rodgers in the game, but I had gathering of good players — I use Arena” that it is a mistake to ing on campus in December, we all decided to go sledding down more important things to do, like “good” because every team has to expect defeat, even against a Duke Union Hill in trash bags. I hadn’t laughed that hard in a while — read about Ajax killing himself be represented, so it’s not purely or a Michigan State. particularly when I was sent down the hill first without noticing with Hector’s sword. the best players — I would have The best parts of Badger games the nice-sized ramp some townies had built, until I was already Who knew that a character tried to go. I would have taken my — not including the very thorough airborne. I am also eternally grateful to Skylar Kogelschatz. killing himself after killing and tor- friend’s tickets, but he and his dad and diligent work of a certain Do you have a pre-meet meal? turing “others” could be so appeal- are the type of people who go to Eric Andrews — are the Badgers’ Not particularly, but take a look at any swimmer’s plates dur- ing? Don’t tell my future dog this, the game and leave in the seventh. status as a good-looking group of ing the season and you’ll find a new meaning to the term “carbo- but I think I am going to name him Oh well, at least I do not have to guys play the game hard and the loading.” Many were sad to find that with the new campus center, after a character in this tragedy. worry about watching underper- post-game interviews with William we could not pile up trays anymore. I am not going to let it slip out forming NBA players participating Francis Ryan, everyone’s favorite though as I like to keep his name in the All-Star game. head coach. for my ears only. I would like to thank our Too often, we see players As I was reading, I did keep school’s Internet service pro- and coaches give programmed an eye on the box score, and I vider again for allowing me to responses when asked a question, Erik Borresen: was happy to see that our favorite have ESPN360. With an exam so it’s actually nice to see a coach Green Bay quarterback — sorry, last Wednesday, I couldn’t sit in speak freely about how the team is Matt — played well. It should be front of the television watching looking and how certain guys are Men’s Basketball no surprise that the game had over the Wisconsin hoopsters battle performing. 1,000 yards of offense between the Michigan State, so I decided to It’s especially refreshing to see What is your favorite part two teams, and that it took no one watch it on my computer instead. a coach tell it like it is after having about being a member of the watching the game any time at all At least my desk had a spot to listen to Mike McCarthy babble LU men’s basketball team? to realize how pointless it is. for my study material, unlike my at the podium for an entire season. Everything. I love every one I follow Clay Matthews on trusty, dependable couch. I put the Other than that, not much is of those guys. It’s really amaz- Twitter, and he said that he had a game on on my computer, listened going to happen before I talk to ing how close you become over great week in Miami hanging out to Musburger and Lavin call the you next. I’m going to watch the the course of a season. with a bunch of guys and that he game, and enjoyed very much the Super Bowl on Sunday and hope- What has been the biggest hopes to return for years to come. outcome. fully I’ll be able to dabble in the change between this season There is the problem — it will not Too bad Kalin Lucas rolled great week of college hoops com- and last season and how be in Miami next year, or the year his ankle, though. A lot of the ing up, starting Monday with Nova has the team overcome that after that. Even though it’s prob- reports of the game led off with at West Virginia and Kansas at change? ably nice to play a meaningless the mentioned of his ankle roll, Texas. Last year we had 17 guys, this year we have 13. Our bench is not as deep as it was last year, so we’ve had to build Women’s Basketball starts strong, still falls to St. Norbert up our stamina. Guys have had Erik Borresen Knights strung together a 20-0 run. The Vikings were led by Laura to get used to playing 30 to Staff Writer St. Norbert led 36-17 at the Aerts, who had a game-high 13 35 minutes a game on a week- half, but the Green Knights did points on 50 percent shooting. end with back to back games, not let up, starting the second half However, the rest of the team which can be very hard. The St. Norbert women’s bas- Photo courtesy of Erik Borresen strong and stretching the lead to shot poorly, and the Vikings fin- What has been your biggest ketball team (14-3, 9-2 MWC) vis- as much as 35 points. The final ished the game having shot a mea- accomplishment this season? ited Alexander Gym last Tuesday score read 67-34 as the Vikings ger 25.5 percent from the field My first 15-rebound game. Rebounds are so crucial to our night for a Midwest Conference dropped their 11th conference and 47.1 percent from the charity offense. If we don’t get them, it’s hard to transition the way we matchup against the host Vikings game of the season. stripe. want to. (2-15, 0-11 MWC). The Green Though St. Norbert senior The Vikings will return to What is your favorite offensive move and why? Knights took the lead early in the Emily Otzelberger led her team in action Friday night at home, when The drop-step dunk. I’ve had one this year, but none at home. first half and never looked back. scoring with just 10 points, 12 dif- they will face Illinois College at 5 I’d love to get another one soon though. With 11 minutes to go in the ferent Green Knights scored in the p.m. The Vikings also host Knox Would you rather take a charge or block a shot? first half, the Vikings trailed 14-10, game. Junior Rachel Hermus pulled College Saturday at 2 p.m. Block a shot. The refs would laugh at me if I tried to take a but the next eight minutes were lit- down a game-high 11 rebounds to charge. erally all St. Norbert, as the Green go with her seven points. THE LAWRENTIAN

12 VARIETY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 The Lawrentian Editor in Chief: What's on your iPod? Grace Christiansen Business Manager Molly Preston Jin Qu Managing Editor: Carolyn Schultz 1. The Avett Brothers, “I and Love interesting music. and You” 3. The Frames, “New Partner” 6. Phantom Planet, “Do the Panic” News Editor: Probably my current favorite This song is a Will Oldham — I seemed to have a thing for 9. Johnny Cash, “Folsom Prison Alicia Bones band, introduced to me by the aka Bonnie “Prince” Billy — cover. bands from Southern California in Blues” lovely Lawrentian chef, Sara Joss. Anyone who knows me at all is high school, and Phantom Planet I have wonderful associations Associate News Editor: This band from North Carolina aware of my love — read: obses- was on the top of the list. Also ... with this song that include my Caitie Williamson combines bluegrass, folk, punk sion — for Glen Hansard, the lead they really like zombies. lovely London roomie Jenna sing- Features Editor: and pop and creates the best live man of the lovely Irish band The ing and playing it on ukulele on Naveed Islam show I’ve seen in a while. Frames. His voice still puts me in 7. The Decemberists, “The our little window seat, watching some sort of strange trance. Chimbley Sweep” the little school children, bobbies, Associate Features Editor: 2. The Brian Jonestown Massacre, They put on such a great dra- and the occasional eccentric film- Melody Moberg “You Look Great When I’m Fucked 4. Neil Young, “Everybody Knows matic show, especially since the maker with a very large hat stroll Up” this is Nowhere” release of their most recent album, by. Opinions/Editorials Editor: They make some pretty great, Canadian! I grew up listening “The Hazards of Love,” which is in J.B. Sivanich kind of psychedelic music, but to Neil Young on a cassette tape in the form of a rock opera. I think 10. Spoon, “The Two Sides of Arts & Entertainment Editor: it’s too bad that front man Anton our old Volvo, and his was the first that Colin Meloy may very well be Monsieur Valentine” Alex Schaaf Newcombe can’t seem to keep him- concert that I ever attended. The the best storyteller of our time. The first time I heard this song self together — or his band for album named after this track has was when I helped a friend shoot a Co-Sports Editors: that matter ... they’ve had over some other great raw-sounding 8. Vetiver, “Been So Long” music video for it in high school. Stephen Exarhos 40 members in their 20-ish years songs, like my personal favorite, This band is a part of the “freak Also, fun fact: My wonderful room- Gregory Peterson of existence. I would recommend “Down By the River.” folk” movement, or whatever you mate Celeste used to live in the watching “Dig!” the documentary want to call it, and used to include apartment whose previous tenant Photo Editor: about this band’s friendship/com- 5. Carole King, “So Far Away” Devendra Banhart. Their record- was the keyboard player of Spoon. Stephen Anunson petition with fellow Northwestern I thought that I didn’t like ings are quite pleasant, though Associate Photo Editor: band the Dandy Warhols — you get female singers until I heard Carole they tend to be a little bit boring, Tara Atkinson to see someone smash a sitar ... if King’s album “Tapestry.” She’s but in live shows they seem to that kind of thing appeals to you. totally badass ... man. take more chances and make more Layout Editor: Maureen Darras

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