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Da v i d s o n Co l l e g e We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 Vo l u m e 102, Nu m b e r 14 President Obama Personally Congratulates Davidson Neuroscience Professor

photo by Bill Giduz Professor Ramirez received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. He is pictured here with some of the students he has mentored.

Er i c Sa w y e r received their awards in the Eisenhower how mentors transformed their lives and Staff Writer Executive Office Building. During the- cer helped them to fulfill their potential. emony the awardees gave speeches and also “I certainly couldn’t have gotten to this Dr. Julio Ramirez, Professor of Psychol- heard from the Director and Acting Deputy point in my career without the support and ogy, received a Presidential Award for Ex- Director of the National Science Foundation investment of my mentors over the years,” cellence in Science, Mathematics and Engi- and from Dr. John Holdren, Director of the he continued. neering Mentoring Thursday in Washington, White House Office of Science and Technol- Ramirez’s award recognizes his key role D.C. Ramirez was among only 11 faculty ogy Policy. in Davidson’s neuroscience program. Matt members and four organizations nationwide “The speeches by all three speakers were De Niear ’11, who researches in Dr. Ramir- to receive this year’s award. inspiring and brought many in the audience ez’s lab, remarked that “once you start work- While in Washington, Ramirez and the to tears,” Ramirez said. “They made it clear ing on a project—getting your hands dirty in other awardees spoke with President Obama that mentoring and the education of our stu- the research work—that’s really where the in the Oval Office for 15 minutes about dents in the sciences are central to the future mentoring starts. And then from there on he mentoring and science education. They then success of our country. Each had a story of See Ramirez, page 4 Davidson Takes Part in Nation-Wide Leadership Survey Ke l l y Wi l s o n It is a really exciting survey and should yield ing humane instincts and disciplined and News Editor a lot of really great information.” creative minds for lives of leadership and photos by Bill Giduz service,” the survey is consistent with the This semester, Davidson is participating “The primary purpose of college’s mission. Above, Davidson students in the Multi-Institutional Study of Leader- Davidson College is to assist The MSL is broken up into six sections: ship (MSL), an in-depth survey about leader- perceptions before enrolling in college, expe- serve the community. ship and extracurriculars. The College hopes students in developing humane riences in college, assessing growth, thinking Recently, the Community that all students will participate. instincts and disciplined and about your yourself, the college climate, and Service Office has changed “The survey will help Davidson assess creative minds for lives of background information. Topics covered in- our leadership culture and refine and enhance clude campus and community involvement, its name to The Center for leadership development offerings going for- leadership and service.” mentors, and one’s experiences working with Civic Engagement ward,” said Chidsey Fellow for Leadership other students. There is also an emphasis on Development Alex MacArthur. “The results Given that Davidson’s Statement of Pur- diversity and inclusion from the perspective Story on page 3 will also allow us to compare ourselves and pose states, “The primary purpose of David- of the broader campus, as well as of the in- our leadership offerings to peer institutions. son College is to assist students in develop- See Leadership, page 4

This year’s Staley Davidson’s Commu- Davidson welcomes Lecture was delivered nity Service Office its newest members by Reverend Sam has now become the to the Hall of Fame. Wells. Wells is Dean Center for Civic En- This year’s inductees of the Chapel at Duke gagement. The change include John Falconi University. Prior to brings about not only ’74, Kerry Keith ’69, becoming Dean, Wells a new name, but also Allison Noznesky was a priest in the a new, more central- Clark ’98, and Jen Church of England. ized model. O’Brien ’00.

see news, page 2 see news, page 3 see SPORTS, page 12 2 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 Ne w s Wells Delivers Annual Staley Lecture The SGA Scoop Fr e d Ir v i n g Staff Writer

Local food, student busing, and the up- coming Dinner at Davidson fundraiser were discussed and debated at the Jan. 27th Student Government Association meeting. Dinner at Davidson will benefit The Davidson Trust, which allows students to graduate Davidson debt free. The dinner is the climax of the Da- vidson Trust Awareness Month, a month long celebration of the Trust and its numerous benefits. The budget for Dinner at Davidson received approval, enabling golf carts to be put in service for the event. Tickets ($15 for one or $25 for two) are selling quickly. Five dollar donations will go towards the David- son Trust and a free “Davidson Trusted Me” bracelet, but any amount is acceptable. Tick- et sales and proceeds from the silent auction will also benefit the Trust. A potential letter to Dining Services was presented regarding sustainable food. The letter called for exciting changes including more sustainably produced menu options, as well as seasonal foods like soups produced with local ingredients in the winters. “Sus- tainability is a big part of the college green movement and there is still a lot of room for improvement in that respect,” said Scott Matthews ’13. “ Sustainability is supported photo by Bill Giduz by the student population, and the SGA, representating the student body, acts as their voice.” Ra y Fr a n c i s with an anecdote from his childhood that of his role as spiritual shepherd. Also discussed at the meeting was the News Editor helped him understand the role of a priest His program came to rely heavily on continuance of student busing to Charlotte in the Church of England. Because his fa- student ministry at Duke, eventually mak- with a renewed focus on special events. The Reverend Sam Wells delivered the an- ther was a priest in the Church of England ing “keeping the heart of the university lis- buses will provide free transport to and from nual Staley Lecture last Monday before an (a road that Wells would eventually follow) tening to the heart of God” his motto. three Charlotte Bobcats games, including a eager crowd assembled in the 900 Room. and because English priests have their of- In addition to student ministry, Wells game versus the Miami Heat, as well as a po- After a brief introductory speech by fices in their homes, Wells was often able wanted to make sure that he was taking an etry slam event. Actual tickets will have to Jonathan Koch `11, Wells began his lecture to observe his father counseling parishio- active role among the student body itself. In be purchased separately. Sign-up sheets are entitled “Places of Encounter: Hanging Out ners. On one occasion, Wells and his sister pursuit of this goal, he has spent the past located beside the PawPrinter on the second Where God Shows Up.” dressed up as Bangladeshi refugees and three years teaching “Ethics in an Unjust floor of the Union. An Englishman, Wells began his lecture entered their father’s office. Wells’ father World” to undergraduate students. The debate over the SGA restructuring dutifully helped them in their “plight,” and In summary of the goal of his ministry at raged on, ending with an almost universal Wells realized later that his father had taken Duke, Wells said that he wanted to submit an agreement that the number of Patterson Court Board of Trustees them “more seriously and more playfully” “ever new appeal to teachers and students to Senators should be reduced and the Diversity Discusses Build- than they had taken themselves. make sure what we think is never just words Coordinating Board numbers should be in- This attitude came to be the goal that and ideas, but that it becomes actions and creased. It was also suggested that represen- ing Plans, Tuition Wells sought to achieve in his own minis- relationships.” tation should solely be based on class year try. He described a conventional pastoral Wells earned a Bachelor’s Degree in and not on organizational affiliation because Increases and Pro- conversation as helping a parishioner un- Divinity from Edinburgh University, a Mas- of potential overlap. The SGA restructuring motes 7 Professors derstand “where God was in their story and ter’s Degree in Modern History from Mer- will profoundly affect how the student body where their story was in God.” ton College, Oxford and a Ph.D. in Chris- is represented. The restructuring will even- When Wells received his appointment tian Ethics from Durham University. Prior tually have to be accepted by the students. Br i a n Pa r k as Dean of the Chapel at Duke in 2005, he to his service as Dean of the Chapel, Wells Submit your thoughts to The Davidsonian on Editor-in-Chief ruminated on his role before concluding that was a priest in the Church of England and this critically important issue. he should assist the undergraduate popula- served four parishes. On Monday and Tuesday, the Board of tion (“the heart of the university”) as a part Trustees of Davidson College convened to discuss future plans for the college. One matter of business the Trustees 2010 Honor Council Hearings & Sanctions Summaries discussed was the new resident hall. Plans Receive an F/0% on the assignment Hearing 1 Plea: Not Guilty, both charges for creating at least one new dormitory Recommend consultations regarding proper Charges: Verdict: have been in the works for over a year. The academic citation methods 1)Lying About College Business Guilty to Alcohol Policy Violation Trustees plan to have this new dormitory 2)Stealing Not Guilty to violating Section XI of the operational by August 2012. To meet this Hearing 4 Plea: Not Guilty Code of Responsibility deadline, Ground must be broken before Charge: Cheating Verdict: Guilty, both charges Sanctions: the 2011-2012 academic year. It has yet Plea: Guilty Sanctions: $150 Fine to be decided whether or not there will be Sanctions: 1 Semester Suspension Referral to Dean of Students Office one large residence hall, or two smaller, F in the Course Referral to Student Counseling after return Letter of Notification to Parents identical halls. Three mandatory withdrawals from the to campus Revocation of campus driving and parking Luckily, plans can go forward. By remaining courses Referral to Dean of Student’s Office after privileges for 1 year adding new residential space, Davidson Eligible to return to campus the next semes- return to campus Five hours community service will be expanding its size. State law ter Two months social probation demands that if Davidson increases its size, Hearing 2 it must have a storm water detention pond. Hearing 5 Charge: Plagiarism Hearing 7 Davidson was planning on creating a new Charge: Plagiarism Plea: Guilty Charge: Plagiarism lake to satisfy this law, but the creation Plea: Guilty Sanctions: Plea: Guilty of the lake would have pushed back the Sanction: F in the course F in the course Sanctions: progress for the new dorm(s). The college Three mandatory withdrawals from the Receive an F/0% on the assignment has received, however, permission from Hearing 6 remaining courses Required consultation with the Writing Cen- the county to create a temporary solution Charges; Code of Responsibility Viola- Eligible to return to campus the next semes- ter for the next assignment in the course. to the storm water problem. Davidson tions (Pursuant to the Code of Disciplinary ter will now create detentions basins around Procedures; Red Book Part III, Section C, campus, therefore opening the way for the Subsection 5b): Hearing 3 construction of the new living spaces. 1)Violation of Section XI of the Code of Charge: Plagiarism The Trustees also discussed an increase Responsibility: failure to comply with Da- Plea: Guilty vidson College Police See Trustees, page 4 Sanctions: 2)Alcohol Policy Violation Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 3 Ne w s Name Not the Only Change for Cen- “‘Community service’ just became too narrow a ter for Civic Engagementterm to describe us…” –Stacey Riemer Sa r a h We l t y Staff Writer

his semester marks the beginning of a newT phase for Davidson’s community in- volvement. The Community Service Office has been renamed the Center for Civic En- gagement. “But the name is not the only new thing about the Center,” said Associate Dean of Students for Community Service Stacey Riemer. “The Center for Civic Engagement works with students, faculty, staff and community members to promote engagement with the community,” Riemer said. “While the new name is a part of David- son’s strategic planning, the changes have been in the works since 2005… ‘Community service’ just became too narrow a term to de- scribe us--our range of activities and efforts that we support.” Before expansion into a “center model,” the office served programs like the- Bon ner Scholars, Engage for Change, Freedom Schools, service trips, and building skills for social change. According to Riemer, the Center will continue to serve these programs, but the expansions will enable them to do so more comprehensively. In shifting to a center model, the office hopes to serve multiple audiences and in- crease communication to centralize and sus- tain relationships with community partners. They also seek to broaden an understanding of “community work” and advance values of experimental learning and community in- volvement. photo by Bill Giduz The Center has several areas on which to focus immediate expansion, including Another exciting new development for Another area of focus for the Center ex- shops for service leaders that focus on com- community-based learning. As part of this the center is the potential of a Civic Engage- pansion is the effort to support students with munity partners, who work together for expansion, the Center plans to provide sup- ment concentration for students. intentional reflection around civic engage- change and philanthropy. Supplementing port and resources for faculty in the area Additionally, the Center plans to build an ment work. The Center hopes to accomplish these efforts will be pre- and post-immersion of community-based pedagogy by institut- advisory group of community partners and this through a series of workshops includ- institutes for students who are engaged with ing an annual summer institute for faculty, to expand placement function to serve as a ing: pre-service orientation, ethical service in-depth experiential learning, as well as the curriculum development consultations and clearinghouse for local non-profit internships leadership, relationship closure and learning further development of the center’s research grants, and a series of ongoing discussions and community-based research needs as sug- through service. library. The expansions include a revamping and workshops. gested by non-profit partners. In addition, the Center proposes work- of the Center’s website. Did you know? -The 90% of Davidson students who participate in service each academic year accomplish 93,000 hours of service.

-There are 38 student or- ganizations that focus on direct service, social justice or advocacy

-There are 15 community- based learning courses.

-$31,000 in grants have been awarded to 28 proj- ects.

-Davidson partners with 165 public and non-profit community organizations. 4 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 Ne w s Leadership Survey Ramirez Recognized for Past, Continued from page 1 dividual. The survey’s conceptual basis is Alex- Looks Forward to Future ander Astin’s “input-environment-outcome” (I-E-O) college impact model, which “holds Continued from page 1 that pre-college inputs and elements of the sees that you are doing what you want to do college environment interact to produce a and helps you in your career goals, whether range of outcomes (students’ characteristics that’s in science or not.” after exposure to college),” according to the Mentorship is important in scientific MSL website. fields because it enables the passage of The survey can be accessed via an email knowledge and practical skills from one gen- sent by the Dean of Students Office and eration of scientists to the next. “Science is should only take about 20 minutes. Partici- still in many ways set up on an apprentice pants will be entered into a national sweep- model,” said Dr. Barbara Lom, Chair of Biol- stakes for $5,000 in prizes. Davidson will also ogy, who is herself a neuroscientist. “I think be hosting its own drawing for 50 Cat Cards mentorship is just as critical in science today with balances ranging from $10 to $100. All as it has [ever] been, and I don’t think that who complete the survey are automatically will change even as science changes.” entered. For more information on the survey, Dr. Ramirez’s mentoring efforts go be- visit http://www.leadershipstudy.net/. yond his work at Davidson. He founded Fac- Based on the “It’s not just what he “input-environment-outcome” does in his own lab with college impact model, the survey collects the following information: his own students, he Demographic Variables: race, gen- likes to make sure that der, socio-economic status Inputs: other people have those -Variables designed to capture stu- opportunities as well.” dent characteristics prior to college -Leadership training prior to col- ulty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) with some of his colleagues in 1992 and lege, pretest measures served as its first president. The organization, Environment: which began as a grassroots effort by a few -Variables related to how students faculty to improve dialogue and advocacy engage with the college environ- for undergraduate neuroscience teaching, has ment since grown to 388 members, with sponsor- ship by 15 undergraduate institutions. It also -Mentoring relationships, involve- publishes a journal and funds undergraduate ment patterns, and academic experi- trips to conferences. ences FUN illustrates Dr. Ramirez’s desire to Outcomes: bring neuroscience and quality mentorship to undergraduates across the country. “It’s not -Variables that supplement the So- just what he does in his own lab with his own cial Change Model core values students,” Lom said. “He likes to make sure -Leadership-related outcomes such that other people have those opportunities as as appreciation of diversity and self- well.” efficacy for leadership Receiving this award sets Dr. Ramirez photo by Bill Giduz apart within the community of science men- Professor Ramirez, who sees mentoring as one of his key roles, was recently rewarded for his efforts with a http://www.leadershipstudy.net/ir- tors and educators. He describes the feeling $10,000 grant from the White House. instrument.html as “energizing” and “accompanied by a sense the premier undergraduate neuroscience pro- science, technology, engineering, and math- of responsibility to use the recognition to do grams in the country,” Ramirez said. “I look ematics (STEM) fields as possible,” Ramirez more good.” He emphasized that the award forward to producing another generation of said. “This requires that we do what we can to Trustees meeting “recognizes the efforts of [his] entire com- Davidson scientists, physicians, and educat- protect education at all levels (pre-K to grad- Continued from page 2 munity of mentors at Davidson and across ed citizens.” He has been awarded $10,000 uate school) from the budget cuts that state the country.” by the White House to reinforce his efforts, houses, counties, and school systems across in tuition and fees. For the past several The award recognizes Ramirez for his past including those beyond the campus. Ramirez the country are contemplating and enacting. I years, Davidson has made a small increase endeavors, but the scientist is intently think- holds that science education is “critically im- would like to challenge Davidson students to in tuition every year. This year will be no ing about the future as well. “I hope we’ll be portant at this juncture in American history. contact their representatives at the local and exception. Expect the new price tag of able to continue building on the success that “If we are to provide for a stable and national levels to ensure that education is not Davidson College to be released soon. the neuroscience faculty and students have productive future for our children, we must sacrificed at the hands of budget cutters—our Aside from looking to the future, the had in making Davidson’s program one of provide our students the best education in the nation’s future depends on it.” Board also looked at its past, namely “Davidson has made a small increase in tuition every year. This year will be no exception. ”

its endowment. At the end of 2010, the college’s endowment was at $477 million. This amount shows an 11% increase from the end of the last calendar year. This past Board meeting also brought good news to seven professors here at Davidson. Dr. Alexander of the Politcal Science department, Dr. Dorcas of the Biology department, Dr. Gfroerer of the Physics department, Dr. Smith of the Psychology department, Dr. Snyder of the Religion department, Dr. Stevens of the Chemistry department, and Dr. Wessner

Crime Log of the Biology department have all been promoted to full professors. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n 5 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 Ar t s & Li v i n g The Wellness Corner vs. Jillian Michaels Artist Series: they do three minutes of strength exercises, making a statement, but either way it’s not Ja c q u i Lo g a n two minutes of cardio, and one minute of exactly an affirmation of positive body image Free zydeco Staff Writer abs. That cycle is completed three times, and for someone watching the DVD. 20-minutes later you’ve done a full-blown Students who “shred” seem to appreciate Exercise workout videos are nothing new. workout. its convenience. concert Just think back to some old aerobics VHS As most people who have done the Shred “It’s a really a decent workout for such tape your mom might have had when you will tell you, it’s no walk in the park. In fact, a short time,” Amanda McQuade ’11 said. Je n n i f e r Ga m b r e l l were growing up. The same principle still one of Michaels’ first lines of the DVD is, “You don’t need any real equipment, for Arts & Living Editor applies. People want to be slim and toned, “if you’re looking for a modified version of weights you can use anything around the yet are often too busy or too lazy to get to a jumping jack, look elsewhere.” This trainer apartment- in some cases two beer cans. I Take a trip to the Low Country by heading the gym or be active outside. The solution? isn’t messing around. As far as motivational really enjoyed the workouts and they seemed up to the 900 Room Friday night. There, Create a workout that can be completed in banter goes, Michaels’ does make some effort generally worth it.” beginning at 10pm (doors open at 9:30), the smallest amount of time possible while to encourage positive reflection on why one Alex deMarigny ’11 agreed. “Shredding Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience still being effective, and, even better, make it is doing the workout, telling the participant is great because there is just no excuse: all will play music that speaks of Louisiana’s so it can be done right in front of your very I have to do is go into my living room,” soul. This special engagement is free and own television. she said. “It’s also nice because I have requires no ticket. The bar will be open (two From the market perspective, at home instruction on what to do. Usually I would forms of ID required). workouts are brilliant—there’s a ton of just go to the gym and elliptical for 20 or 30 Despite all these great perks (free, cultural money to be had in packaging something minutes since that is all I know how to do, immersion, bar), you still may be asking that ordinarily would take a great deal of so shredding is nice since it incorporates all yourself, “But what is zydeco, and why, time and effort and reducing it to something sorts of muscle groups.” why should I give up my usual Friday night that can be done in your living room. Erica Lewis ’11, who has just activities to listen to some type of music of From a health and wellness perspective, completed all 30 days of the Shred, praised which I have never heard?” however, there are some conflicting the program: “The point of the program To address the first question, zydeco concerns about programs that encourage is to build lean muscle to boost your is, like most forms of music, a blend, an body transformation in a relatively short metabolism, and Jillian talks about that intermingling of styles from a culture that amount of time. much more than she talks about using the is itself a mélange. This is the music of the Exercise can be great and should be program to achieve weight loss goals,” she Creoles, the French-speaking natives of incorporated into any healthy lifestyle, said. “I think that’s great because for me southwest Louisiana. It contains French, but a fine line exists between exercise the point of exercising is to make me feel American, and African roots (the word motivated by enjoyment and an honest healthier, stronger, and de-stressed—not to “zydeco,” in fact, comes from the African concern for health and exercise motivated screw up my perception of body image.” word “zaico laga laga”, meaning “to dance”). by a perceived need to alter one’s body. Ultimately the 30 Day Shred, like most Instruments such as the accordion and Almost immediately upon returning to forms of exercise, is what one makes of it. rubboard punctuate this folk music, giving it campus for the spring semester, a group When approached with the right mindset, a soulful, twangy quality. of senior girls began buzzing about an at Michaels’ program can be a good way home workout called “Jillian Michaels for the busy student to introduce regular, 30 Day Shred.” Though the program isn’t guided exercise into his or her daily “Terrance Simien particularly new (it was released in 2008), routine. It is critical to remember, however, is truly an amazing the DVD has found itself a new group of that you should not exercise because you Davidson followers. Intrigued by the mini- feel like you need to or you have to, and you performer. He’s a fad, the Wellness Corner decided to see what to “remember all the reasons you wanted to especially shouldn’t feel like it’s something Grammy Award winner Michaels’ program was really all about. get fit and healthy.” that has to be done religiously for 30 days [...] The show will So what is “The Shred?” According to Michaels’ also, however, makes a number in a row. Michaels’ website, The 30 Day Shred consists of comments about the drive to reform one’s Even more importantly, you shouldn’t be full of fun, upbeat of “three 20-minute circuit-training workouts body. At one point, during a particularly feel bad or guilty if you miss a day or two. music.” that burn mega calories and build strong, lean challenging exercise, Michaels’ stands over Exercise is about making you feel better, muscle.” Each 20-minute session consists one of her demonstrators and says to the inside and out. Instead of viewing pieces of - Katie Landers ’11 of three cycles of Michaels’s exclusive “3- viewer, “look at that dent in her butt. That’s your body as negatives in need of change, 2-1 Strength/Cardio/Ab training circuit.” hot. You want that (?)” It was unclear whether appreciate your body for what it is and make That means a participant follows along with or not Michaels was asking a question or an effort to treat it in the healthiest way Katie Landers ’11, chair of the Artist Michael’s and two other demonstrators as possible. Series, can address the second question: “Terrance Simien is truly an amazing performer. He’s a Grammy Award winner, so Weekly Entertainment Overdose: Feb. 2-8 we’re very excited to bring someone with such the Swedish cult hit “Let the Right One In” a strong musical reputation to Davidson. The Ga r r e t t Sa u e y removed vampires from the romanticized Super Bowl XLV (2/6). Historic show will be full of fun, upbeat music, and Staff Writer version of the “Twilight” series. Standout champions the Pittsburgh Steelers and will be a great way to hang out with friends performances from rising stars Chloë Green Bay Packers face off to add and start your Mardi Gras celebrations a little Unfortunately, the start of every year Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee steer the another trophy to their burgeoning cases. early,” she said. takes a while to get into the thick of good story of a bullied boy who finds friendship Simien can sing pretty well, too: the group filmmaking. You can still, however, relive with a female vampire living in secrecy. Check out Deborah Harkness’ “Discovery won a Grammy (yes, you read that right. A some of the great moments from last year’s of Witches” (2/8). Like Swamplandia!, A Grammy) in 2008. The band was featured in films with new DVDs hitting the market. “Conviction” escapes to the DVD market Discovery of Witches runs deep in fantasy “The Princess and the Frog,” a 2009 Disney There are also a few can’t-miss TV programs (2/2). Hilary Swank plays Betty Anne Waters, writing. Yale historian Diana Bishop, a animated film set in New Orleans and its and books to keep in mind for the coming a woman who puts herself through high descendent from a line of witches, delves into surrounding bayous. Simien, who first broke week. school, college, and law school as she works Oxford University’s library and discovers an into the relatively small zydeco circuit in to free her brother from the imprisonment unknown treasure that awakens a world of 1984, is an eighth generation Creole. He Author Karen Russell returns she believes is so clearly unjust. While daemons, witches and vampires. At a thick knows his stuff—this music is in his blood. to Swamplandia (2/2). the chemistry between the brother-sister 592 pages, this books isn’t a quick read and Simien’s first foray into zydeco music Her 2006 acclaimed compilation of short pairing of Swank and Sam Rockwell lies Harkness’ day job as a history professor, and began when he was in high school. “When stories St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by at the movie’s core, solid performances reception of a Fulbright fellowship, means I was 14-15 my parents bought me my first Wolves introduced readers to the Florida from acclaimed actors Melissa Leo, Minnie the books isn’t solely fantasy fare; it’s steeped accordion. I would record the zydeco shows Everglades, but this time fantasy author Karen Driver and Juliette Lewis lift the movie. in intelligent historical realism. Think of a on the radio, take the tape in my room and Russell devotes an entire novel to the realm in contemporary Anne Rice with a dose of history. practice until I learned the material,” he Swamplandia! Heroine Ava Bigtree is forced “Who Do You Think You Are?” is back explained on his website (terrancesimien. to lead a failing alligator-wrestling company. to question your roots (2/4). Desite all the Nicole Atkins releases “Mondo Amore” com). With the help of her immense extended family, petty gossip magazines and tabloids that flood (2/8). Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins As fun and free-loving as he and his music Ava, at the young age of thirteen, deals with newstands, NBC’s “Who Do You Think You took a page out of the 1960s when she left may seem, Simien carries out his career with ninety-eight alligators and her own grief. A Are?” gets to the bottom of the issue—literally. her increasingly commercially oriented an important mission in mind. He strives to be novel of bizarre creatures, flesh and blood, In this season’s premiere, superstar Vanessa and creatively stunted spot at Columbia a mentor to younger musicians and listeners, this is a fantasy for adults from a “quickly Williams is the subject as the show discovers Records. Her new CD “Mondo Amore” to do his part to ensure zydeco music—a evolving author” (Publishers Weekly). the trailblazing efforts of her ancestors. explores a self-described “psychedelic- small, beautiful, though perhaps waning art Whether the celebrities are or aren’t “like the funk” beat. If you caught her on tours with form—survives as long as possible. Abby’s back – this time to haunt your home rest of us” (or if this type of news is even the Black Keys or Regina Spektor last Friday’s concert brings him one step (2/2). Matt Reeves’ acclaimed adaptation of important to know) is up to you to decide. year, this album is the perfect capstone. closer to his goal. 6 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Ar t s & Li v i n g We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 MUSEjiks: Union Board shows “The Social Network.” Is it the College Movie of the Year? played by Jesse Eisenberg, is introduced from my information, relationships and photos the Kanye, Am e l i a Mo n t g o m e r y the first scene of the film as an “asshole.” means for this guy to attain the status denied Staff Writer Throughout the film he engages in intellectual him by his peers? property battles with both his best friend and Without Facebook, Zuckerberg is Part 3 Tuesday, three days before the Union a couple of Harvard jocks who claim the friendless. In building Facebook, Zuckerberg Board showed “The Social Network,” Facebook idea as their own. manages to simultaneously make 500 million St e v e n Hu m m e l l the Academy Award Nominee List was The most obvious issue relevant to friends and eliminate his only true one, Staff Writer announced. The film garnered eight students across America is the issue of raising the questions, “What is cool?” and, nominations, but the Union Board probably Facebook itself, and although the creation further, “What is friendship?” Editor’s note: the following is Part 3 of 4 in didn’t need the Academy to tell them it of the monster is delved into, “The Social Just as you can’t talk about Facebook a series on Kanye West’s new album, “My was a perfect movie to show at Davidson Network” never tackles the monster itself. without touching on “friends,” no discussion Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.” College. Up against “The Kings Speech” Amidst the crimson tones and oak trees of “The Social Network” is complete without and “Black Swan” for such awards as Best of Harvard University and then later as, a discussion of friendship’s reconciliation If you look beyond all the decadence Picture and Best Directing, whether the film Zuckerberg ditches the Ivy League for Palo with competition. Chock full of the same of “Power”—from the opulent production will actually win is questionable, but “The Alto to turn “The Facebook” into Facebook, type of driven, type-A students that populate to the over-the-top live performances to its Social Network” would be a shoe-in for a under the guidance of Napster creator Sean Harvard, Davidson is no stranger to the type materialistic boasts—Kanye West is telling hypothetical award – Best Film Exploring Parker (Justin Timberlake), viewers see other of competition that can spurn jealousy, kill us all where he disappeared to. And it Issues in College. issues played out. camaraderie and even give birth to revenge. wasn’t Rome or Japan or Hawaii either; he For those who don’t know, “The Social One such issue is the idea of social Such is the path taken by the relationship disappeared within himself: “I just needed Network” tells the story of the birth of acceptance. The word “cool” is uttered more between Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo time alone with my own thoughts. Got Facebook, and for those who don’t know in this movie than it was in the halls of your Saverin, and it seems that it all started when treasures in my mind but couldn’t open up what Facebook is, I have nothing to say to middle school. Zuckerberg is possessed by his Eduardo got into a social club and Mark did my own vault. My childlike creativity, purity, you. efforts to make his website “cool.” Viewers not. and honesty is honestly being prodded by Facebook’s creator, Mark Zuckerberg, must wonder, is the website on which I post The movie’s most poignant comment on these grown thoughts.” relationships occurs in the last scene when And the suicidal thoughts still haven’t lost Zuckerberg, alone in a boardroom after their allure, either. Especially for someone the day’s legal negotiations have ended, as cerebral as Kanye West, the thought of “friends” his ex-girlfriend and then endlessly getting away from everything permanently refreshes the page. Pathetic at best, it shows has crossed his mind. Not only is the prospect not only Zuckerberg’s friendlessness but of leaving these earthly troubles behind also his misguided concepts of friendship attractive, but for someone concerned with and what Facebook can mean for it. The film having his art taken seriously, death is an ultimately leaves the viewer with plenty to instant ticket. Look at Tupac. Look at Kurt think about. Cobain. Look at Jeff Buckley. The list is long. I don’t know what the Academy will say If you die old, you get a few hundred words but I give “The Social Network” high marks, in the obituary and have a nice funeral. If you and highly suggest that the students who die young, you are immortalized. Don’t tell were either dressed as hippies or yuppies at me for a second that these thoughts haven’t courtesy photo SAE on Friday night while the film played in crossed Kanye West’s mind—because the 900 Room watch it before they log on to they’re right there in the lyrics if you listen Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder, in “The Social Network.” Facebook again. hard enough. As the last distorted chord of “21st at this point in his career, you’re not going keeping within the convention of opera seria, legitimized Young Money’s next big thing. Century Schizoid Man” gives way to to ever hear Kanye West say “I would’ve he’s called upon the pop music’s coloratura Act II heartrending strings and piano, the first gotten blank on the track, but…” No, Kanye in Alicia Keys and the societal castrato in The second act takes a darker turn, recitative gives way to the first cadenza. accumulated these voices because he liked the homosexual artist Elton John. Kanye West diverging from the glitz and glamour that Featuring soloist Elton John, the interlude to way they sounded. Sure, he could’ve gotten was as much casting director on this thing as typified the first act and instead digging deeper “All of the Lights” is wrought with emotion. Beyonce instead of Rihanna. He could’ve he was executive producer and performer. into Kanye West’s psyche. Beaten down by It would sound out of place on just about any gotten Gwen Stefani instead of Fergie. He The lavishly accompanied recitative society in the aftermath of the Taylor Swift other hip hop album ever made, but on My could’ve gotten Wiz Khalifa instead of Kid of “All of the Lights” then transitions to and George Bush incidents, a resigned Kanye Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, it bridges Cudi. But he didn’t. He had a certain sound in the comparatively bare secco recitative turns his back on the world in “So Appalled.” the gap between the chaotic “Power” and the mind and found the artists who would bring of “Monster.” This track, after all, is for The libretto of this accompanied recitative is anthemic “All of the Lights.” that sound to life, layering vocals on top of exhibiting brute lyricism—verbal decadence, scathing and ruthless, filled with rhymes of Then, just as Elton John reaches the final one another, filtering them, and manipulating if you will—and allowing the rapping to take someone whose grief has long since turned to cadence, the second accompanied recitative them until the “All of the Lights” playing center stage. The quotables are plenty. From uncontainable anger. At first glance, the raps begins as “All of the Lights” explodes in in his head was matched by the “All of the Yeezy putting vaginas into sarcophaguses and may be simply describing the “ridiculous” a flurry of triumphant horns. This, I’m Lights” blaring out of his studio monitors. awarding females with excellence in fellatio lifestyle of the rich and famous—from convinced, is Kanye West’s crowning In other words, Kanye was looking “swallowships” to Jigga tongue-twisting his private jets (“30,000 feet up and you’re not achievement up to this point in his career. for artists who could fill sonic roles. In an way through “all I see is these niggas I’ve invited”) to fine dining (“five star dishes, He enlists a multidecade-spanning who’s interview with Dwele, the “Power” vocalist made millionaires, milling about, spilling different exotic fishes”) to parties brimming who of artists, including Rihanna, Alicia recounts “’Ye [coming] to me knowing their feelings in the air” and “all I see is these with beautiful women (“champagne wishes, Keys, Elton John, Fergie, John Legend, The- what he wanted as far as the hook, as far as fake fucks with no fangs tryna draw blood thirty white bitches”)—but in Kanye’s snarl Dream, Tony Williams, Kid Cudi, Charlie everything goes. I added a couple harmonies with my ice cold veins,” the emceeing here is a man fed up with “niggas writin’ bullshit” Wilson, Ryan Leslie, and Elly Jackson—but that weren’t already in there, but for the most is topnotch. But the star of the show here is and trying to maintain a happy face when good luck picking them all out. Moreso than part, it was my instrument he wanted on Nicki Minaj, and nowhere does she shine inside he’s all torn up. anywhere else on the album, “All of the the song.” An interview with Justin Vernon brighter than when Kanye drops out the beat The Kanye review concludes next week. Lights” showcases Kanye West’s grasp of echoes, “I ended up on five or six songs. to just the 808 kick and lets the Black Barbie To view the article in full, please visit the power of timbre. These artists were not Some songs, it’s a ‘featuring’ credit, some punctuate her colossal verse a cappella. It’s musejiks.com gathered together on one song haphazardly; I’m just in there like a role player.” And funny, really: GOOD Music single-handedly Th i s We e k a t Da v i d s o n Wed. 2/2 Thur. 2/3 Fri. 2/4 Sat. 2/5 Sun. 2/6 Mon. 2/7 Tue. 2/8

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awww girl that’s type hot February 2, 2011 th e Da V i D s O n i a n BREAKING NEWS : REBUTTAL WASHINGTON DC- From While the Tea Party struggled CHARLIE SHEEN - snowstorms to unemployment, na- to give a rebuttal to Obama’s State TO OBAMA’S tional debt to California’s debt, the of the Union Address, members OH, WAIT creation of a new ice cream fl avor to of a smaller, less-publicized, party SEE PAGE 9 STATE OF THE threats of a Chinese invasion. What gave the best summation of the really is the “state of the Union?” State of the Union. The Rent Is UNION: THE Some would argue its North Dakota Too Damn High Party coming out (which had a great year, btw); oth- of New York, New York declared RENT IS TOO ers would argue its just plain bad. yesterday that the “rent was still According to Bernie Madoff, “the to damn high.” They gave no other DAMN HIGH! state of the Union blows, you got comments. ESPN IS THE FIRST any cigarettes?” NETWORK TO HAVE 1 MILLION VIEWERS Things That Constantly Remind You of How Shut Up, ON A THURSDAY IN Little You Care About Them Piano Man JANURARY AT 3PM 1. The Crier- It’s 12:05 SMH, WTF, OMG, etc. Though Unless you’re in dire need of and you’re cranking out a paper well intentioned in the Davidson extra credit in Art History or one It’s one o’ clock on a Sunday, WHEN THE TEM - in the dungeon a.k.a. Belk Lab way (proverbially dumping way of those artsy majors who wears The hungover crowd staggers in To the Union for some coffee and PERATURE IS 25.4 or fi nishing that problem set for too much on your plate) the Crier’s sunglasses in commons, please do your 8:30 class that you’ll prob- arrival warrants a different cry: “I the environment a favor and at least studying, DEGREES OUT ably be asleep during anyway. Not just want to graduate with a GPA put it in the proper recycling bin. And forgetting their nighttime of sin. that you need any more reminders higher than a cave-diving midg- 3. The Food Club- as it is They say, “Son, can you drown out of how screwed you are since it’s et!!” commonly misnomered, should my memories SEE PAGE 6 already past midnight, but as you 2. Artist Series- specifi cally really be called the fat club/phat Of last night’s Andre and Busch, attempt to distract yourself from pertaining to spamming up your club as it transforms local eating Because I just threw up on my this fact by checking your email P.O. box. What a tease- you trudge into the next hipster calling. No backpack for the fourth time in fi fteen min- into the Union after class, make a girl larger than a size 4 is allowed, utes you receive a not-so-friendly beeline for your mailbox hoping and in addition each member must A little remainder of kush.” notice…the Crier. for some home comfort, and as you generate at least an hour’s worth of In addition to highlighting open the door your face lights up energy per day by ellipticizing on Play us a song, you’re the piano man, your habitual procrastination in at the sight of…… an Artist Series the Union gym’s green machines. Play us a song today this regard, the Crier never fails to advertisement?!?!? Cute and purple Dudes are welcome, preferably Well, we’re all miserable and bloated make you feel inadequate for your with ice dancers on the front, it’s bro’s, as prospective poster chil- And we’ve got nothing more to say. lack of interest in FDIC info se- déjà vu all over again of the wall dren of the movement. Uniform is shes, PCC-WFU MA in Manage- poster subtly slipped under your enforced- vegan shoes, organic cot- Now this guy on the bench is no ment, SGA debates, D.O. trips, door before you even moved in fi rst ton shirts, or no Big Oak Burger for OF THE WEEK friend of mine OLAS, AAPIA, GLBTQ, IDK, semester. you. And I think that I’ve changed my mind SEARCH : So Meta: A Facebook Commentary Women’s Curling Cause the sound of his song’s got me “CAT DADDY ” tappin’ along To be meta is to be a thing found crowded around a shiny I’d rather have a beer to unwind. which makes direct refer- Mac laptop late last Friday Gets Real Hot ences to itself, especially in night watching clips of “The After a dismal performance in last year’s I said, “Piano man, I believe this is a self-parodying manner. For Social Network” that one of Winter Olympics, team USA is taking a dif- killing me,” example, a movie-within-a- their mutual friends posted ferent approach when it comes to Women’s And the smile ran away from his movie on Lifetime where the on Facebook, nobody would Curling: Reality TV. Twenty seductive young face. underpaid, second-rate star need to say anything about ladies will be put into one of Alaska’s fi nest “Cause I’m just tryna listen to my plays a journalist telling the that, now would they? cabin estates where they will compete for iPod, story of a disturbed writer starting spots on the Olympic Team. The and you’re screwing it up in this who only eats peppered to- It’s not offi cial until House will be fully stocked with alcohol and matoes would be “so meta” it’s Facebook Of- hot tubs, two things that scientists have re- place. that our English department cently found to increase a curlers potential. Your Davidson Honor Section fi cial Editors: would profess its undying Producer of the show, Hulk Hogan, was You’re playing too loud and too Brett Chikowski love for it. The fact that—before able to respond to some of the Yowl’s con- happy Amanda Ottaway Being able to parody congregating—they were all cerns that hot girls are not as good at sweep- for a Sunday afternoon, something without ever tak- clicking frantically through ing. “All these girls were screened for their So just shut up and go away Writers: ing a direct hit at it is a special their hall mates’ self-selection sweeping abilities. They grew up with daddy cause we’re bitter and headached and Lauren Odimorok skill. You don’t have to like photos would be of little con- issues so they didn’t realize they were hot ‘til you’re out of tune.” Anna Marie Armistead what you’re talking about. cern. And the idea that—once later on in life, giving them ample opportunity Bill Murray You just have to know some together—they are simulta- to sweep up the kitchen with the ugly girls.” broad-based information re- neously stalking that hottie’s Talk around Tinsel Town has everyone Quit singin’ us songs, Piano Man, Note: The Yowl is a satirical supple- garding what you’re talking from Bio 111’s relationship You’re messin’ with the zen in here. ment to The Davidsonian. Hence, raving about the new show. E! and MTV nothing in it should be taken as about. Likewise, to be able to status while calling Mark are currently in a rights battle for airing the Why did they put that damned piano truth. Word. comment on an issue without Zuckerberg a creeper is a non- show in a primetime slot. “This is gonna be by the stairs? addressing an issue (because issue. The thing to remember, bigger than The Real Housewive’s of Orange Let’s make it disappear… let’s be honest, there is no is- people, is that no matter what County.” The Show is set to air in 2012, or as sue) is a real gift. Hollywood has to say about the Mayans call it “malken formunat u mak- ...or do I secretly like what you’re So if a bunch of, say, Da- it, it’s not offi cial until it’s Fa- stleki.” playing? vidson College students were cebook Offi cial. 8 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2010 Pe r s p e c t i v e s Davidson and division February’s Perspective: St a ff Ed i t o r i a l Socioeconomic Status Davidson College is a special place. The scenery is picturesque, the academics are excellent, and the size is Sa r a h Cl i n e , Ma c Gi l l i l a n d , Ja m i e Ho f m e i s t e r others. Maybe it has. Maybe it hasn’t. Maybe it has small and comfortable. The small size of this institution is Welcome back to another month of Perspectives! often a major reason why people choose to attend Davidson. and you haven’t noticed. We know this is a tough Many students come here to avoid being just another face in Last month’s discussion about race and ethnicity topic to talk about, but it’s important to be aware a crowd at a larger school. Here, people see each other often, was great, and we hope you keep it going, but it’s of this aspect of our communal identity. We hope and soon it becomes rare to find an unfamiliar. This place also time to introduce a new topic. Throughout the you’ll dive in with us this month for some honest often becomes home, the people here often become family. month of February we want you to consider with us and important dialogue. Pay attention. See if you Even though this is a small school where many people the topic of socioeconomic status. What is it? Do you know one another, the fact is, distinct social divisions form. notice places that socioeconomic status matters. Sometimes, Davidson itself inadvertently forms these think about it? Is it relevant? How does it affect you Is it a part of your identity? Reflect. Share your divisions. Two Davidson institutions in particular create and your story? When you think about Davidson, is stories. Keep an eye out for what your peers have to strong social clicks early on, STRIDE and the Davidson there a particular socioeconomic status that comes say here each week. Or, even better, get involved! International Office. to mind? Why or why not? Is it accurate? What These two institutions have freshmen move-in Have a conversation. Write an article. Sign up for earlier than all the rest, and give them a separate, distinct does that mean about the way that we live together? an interview. We’d love to hear your perspective. Does Davidson’s culture adequately reflect the orientation. As a result, tight social groups are formed Sarah Cline ‘11 is a biology major from Charlotte, NC. before these freshmen get the chance to meet everyone else. changing socioeconomic diversity of the student Mac Gilliland ‘12 is a chemistry major from Staunton, VA. Furthermore, during the school year, both STRIDE and body, or do we still operate under the assumption Jamie Hofmeister ‘11 is a religion major from Paris, KY. the International Student Office holds numerous events for that we are all middle to upper class students? They can be contacted at [email protected], or their members. Some of these events are restricted only to members of these organizations, and the public events are Think of some times when socioeconomic status [email protected], and jahofmeister@davidson. not widely known to be open to the public. This actual and has affected your experiences or interactions with edu, respectively. perceived exclusivity can create a certain degree of division at Davidson College. I understand why STRIDE and the International Student Office were created, to help ease the transition to Davidson Public safety after AZ tragedy of minorities. In this regard, these programs have done Aaron Jordan dots had been connected properly, Mr. Loughner’s reasonably well. Retention rates among ethnic minorities and international students have become consistently high Following the tragic shooting spree in Arizona, run-ins with the police at his community college for since their implementation. These organizations create strong which left six people dead and Congresswoman his nonsensical rants and hysterical paranoia would support groups for new students early on. The problem I Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition, several have prevented from ever buying a firearm. There have is that, often, these students rarely stray away from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle were clear warning signs, just as they often are with these support groups. What results is separations between students in these organizations and everyone else. Shouldn’t have suggested ramping up security for elected mentally unstable shooters. Yet time after time, these organizations also work to smoothly integrate their officials. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill) wants a ten 10% these men are allowed to legally obtain guns, and students with the larger Davidson population? Both STRIDE increase in security for House Members because in Mr. Loughner’s case, a semiautomatic weapon. and the International Student Office should increase its of the anti-government rhetoric that is stirring up Better background checks could work wonders. efforts to reach out to everyone at Davidson. Davidson College is a place that should fully embrace anger throughout the country. Dan Burton (R-Ind) its small, comfortable feel. We all, together, make up this has proposed building a Plexiglas case surrounding “America has 85 guns for every 100 community. Both STRIDE and the International Student the House gallery to prevent explosives from being people, an astonishing ratio that is Office should continue to support their students, but not thrown onto the House floor. Surely, Al-Qaeda is forget about everyone else. I find it a great paradox that, unprecedented among rich countries. oftentimes, when we try to create harmony between fuming that Mr. Burton has thwarted their plot. Also unseen among developed differences, we do it by highlighting our differences. If America were not facing so many obstacles countries is a crime rate as high as that right now, perhaps these solutions would be reasonable. But with long term unemployment of the United States... guns make it a higher than any time since the Great Depression, lot easier to kill people, and that is part the debt to GDP ratio greater than any time since of the reason why the US has more World War II, and America fighting wars in two crime than other developed nations.” Editor-in-Chief different countries, beefing up security costs for Brian Park Congressman should take a back seat. Some News Editors members of Congress have come to the same Of course, Mr. Burton is not likely to endorse Ray Francis & Kelly Wilson Perspectives Editors conclusion. Jack Kingston, who proposed cutbacks these more reasonable measures lest he damage his Sunny Lee & Scott Matthews to Congressional Security as a means to trim the “A” rating from the Gun holders of America. But if Arts & Living Editor deficit, has stated, “I know a lot of members believe ever there was political willpower to act for increased Jennifer Gambrell Yowl Editor we are entitled to a special sort of elite police force, gun safety, the time would be now. America has Brett Chickowski & Amanda Ottaway but that is not the case. The Capitol Police protect 85 guns for every 100 people, an astonishing ratio Sports Editors us at the Capitol, but when we go outside to our that is unprecedented among rich countries. Also Andrew Barna & Mike Brown Layout Editor apartment, we are just like any other citizen.” unseen among developed countries is a crime rate Margaret Holt Smith as high as the United States. The prevalence of guns Head Copy Editors “...with long term unemployment does matter; for instance, in states where guns are Christy Carry & Nami Patel Online Editor higher than any time since the Great more common suicide fatalities caused by guns are Greg Newman Depression, the debt to GDP ratio higher, yet suicides via other methods are the same Business & Circulation Managers greater than any time since World War as in states where guns are rarer. Essentially, guns Elizabeth Shevock & Kelsey Wilson facilitate suicide. The saying “guns don’t kill people- Assistant Copy Editors II, and America fighting wars in two Thompson Barr, Hannah Jordan & Jeannie Kinnett people kill people” is true. But guns make it a lot Photography Staff different countries, beefing up security easier kill people, and that is part of the reason why Tripp Bartholomew, Bill Giduz & Klea Miho costs for Congressmen should take a the US has more crime than other developed nations. The Davidsonian is published Wednesdays during the academic year by the students of Davidson College. back seat.” It seems that any attempt at gun control is met with hysteria by the gun lobby. But activists Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182. This is not to say that Congress need not think for firearm reform are not trying to take away about their safety, but merely that they are going legally purchased guns from rightful owners. E-mail [email protected]. Our offices are located in Room 411 of the Alvarez College Union. Opinions expressed in about it the wrong way. Much more cost-effective, They are simply trying to avoid dangerous articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board and better for the populace as a whole, would be weapons getting in the hands of unstable citizens. of The Davidsonian. Only the staff editorial represent the views of The Davidsonian staff. Subscriptions cost $55.00 per year, or $30 better background checks on potential gun buyers. One would hope that is not so controversial. per semester. Email Elizabeth Shevock at [email protected] Jared Loughner, the psychologically unstable Aaron Jordan ‘12 is a History major from Bel Air, for advertising inquiries. MD. Contact him at [email protected] Copyright is held by the Trustees of Davidson College. Arizona shooter, purchased his gun legally. If the Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2010 9 Pe r s p e c t i v e s Living in a Gadget World: Part One Why aren’t GOP Adrian Fadil reign without consequence for their vilifying I’m probably the last one who should be commentary. Trolls can target other anonymous leaders listening Here is a name you prob- writing about digital technology. I’ve never people, but what’s worse is when they attack an On Po l i t i c s ably didn’t know. Don’t worry, taken a computer science class and have only Internet user whose identity is known; the scathed I didn’t know it either until I did been so lucky as to take one math course with person must deal with real life consequences. Be it some homework for this article… Dr. Whitton. Still, as one who has experienced shame, embarrassment, or falsifying accusations, he it’s Douglas W. Elmendorf. Mr. digital technology and the Internet since fifth grade or she must mitigate in the real, physical world. A Elmendorf is the Director of the when I was first required by my school to own a world where people speak face-to-face, or a world Congressional Budget Office laptop, I’ve grown wary of its possible pitfalls. where the speaker’s identities are at least made (CBO), the agency whose man- Why? I’ve never quite been able to articulate. The known, renders such slanderous rhetoric of higher date is to provide “objective, only reason I could come up with for my aversion consequence for both parties and thus less frequent. nonpartisan, and timely analyses to digital technology when disclosing my thoughts A world such as this can be called “humanistic.” to aid in economic and budget- about it to somebody would be “it’s just a bad feeling Unlike Lanier, however, who believes an Sc o t t Ma t t h e w s ary decisions on the wide array I have.” Most, especially at the intellectualized and anatomical reconstruction will sufficiently humanize of programs covered by the federal budget.” The CBO rational Davidson College, discounted my rejoinder online culture, I don’t think digital culture will analyzes specific policy and program issues related to with a, “well if he can’t vocalize this ‘feeling’ he ever replace the quality of physical interpersonal the Budget of the United States and offers analysis on doesn’t actually have a reason to doubt the value of human interaction. One will never benefit from specific pieces of legislation at the direction of Con- digital technology.” It was far more rare someone’s video chatting the way one benefits from face-to- gressional Leadership. eyes would flash in ineffable agreement with my own. face conversation—video chatting is literally flat. So when Speaker John Boehner introduced H.R. 2, I cannot smell or touch the person with whom the “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act,” and put it on the Congressional Agenda, Mr. Elmendorf “There comes a point in time, I speak. Or even when digital technology has and his staff of 250 went to work to provide facts and however, when the design created developed so as to allow for holographic interaction, figures for the upcoming debate. Although the CBO by the computer technologists’ will how does this in any way function as a surrogate was not given sufficient time to write a complete re- be “locked in,” or, will no longer be for physical interaction? Most will argue that the port, Mr. Elmendorf sent Congressional Leadership subject to change.” Internet does not function as a surrogate but as a a letter detailing H.R. 2’s effect on the Budget of the supplement to human life. I argue that this is not United States. The CBO’s letter was very clear: the the direction our society is headed. Look around passage of H.R. 2 that would repeal President Obama’s Having my long time friend and teacher relate you—right now—and count the number of people health care reforms would not add just a little to the Jaron Lanier’s You Are Not A Gadget to me, then, on cell phones, be it texting or talking, while in federal deficit, it would add more than a hundred bil- was both exciting and frightening. Jaron Lanier, the midst of a conversation with the person right lion dollars over the next decade. The letter said, “As a an important computer scientist since the 1980s, next to them. Tell me this does not illustrate how result of changes in direct spending and revenues, CBO puts into words some of the problems resulting technology demeans the quality of in-person human expects that enacting H.R. 2 would probably increase from the architecture of the Internet and digital interaction. Tell me the flow and ideas of your federal budget deficits over the 2012–2019 period by technology. His assertions range from dire future conversation are not interrupted by an incoming a total of roughly $145 billion…” So how did the Re- economic problems to the stagnation of creativity call or text. In fact, not only does it seem to lower publican-controlled House of Representatives respond pervading our culture. He throws much of the the quality of physical face-to-face conversation, to Mr. Elmendorf’s warning? The House passed H.R. 2 blame upon the hubristic computer technologists— but also seems, for some people, to replace it. on January 19, receiving votes from all 242 Republican those who shape and design the virtual world most Of course, the way in which digital technology representatives and three Democrats. So here is what I don’t understand, why are our leaders in the House people live in—because of the power they hold. allows for constant “human” connection has of Representatives saying that their mandate requires Lanier offers alternative visions for the makeup its advantages. Online social networking tools them, as Majority Leader Eric Cantor said, “to be a cut- of the Internet. He lets his readers know the way like Facebook and Twitter sparked the virtually and-grow Congress” when they are blatantly defying the Internet functions is not the way it needs leaderless Egyptian revolution. If it weren’t for what the experts have to say? to function—humans created it and humans digital technology, the denizens of Egypt might This is not an argument for health care reform; this can remodel it. There comes a point in time, not have had the chance to rebel against their is an argument for rationality. The CBO, remember, a however, when the design created by the computer “despotic” ruler Hosni Mubarak. It is when non-partisan agency, published a report that said Presi- technologists’ will be “locked in,” or, will no longer this digital technology is abused and placed dent Obama’s health care reform package would save be subject to change. Our society would function in above humans when I fear for our society. over one hundred billion dollars over the first decade a virtual world built upon subpar, “anti-humanist” One abuses technology when one cannot be alone, and more in the years after that. This was not taken into programming. Lanier wants to change the course for the medium of technology makes it so easy to account by House Republicans last week when every of this digital evolution before it’s too late. be surrounded by others, constantly comforted by single Republican representative broke his or her word One of Lanier’s biggest concerns with their presence. Without time alone it is much harder to the people by passing legislation that they knew the anti-humanist digital construction is the to think and reflect. We must think and reflect, would increase the deficit. Of course, they knew the diminishment of the quality of interpersonal for how else would we grow? We humans were legislation would not pass the Senate or be signed by human interaction. He believes, among other blessed with thought and consciousness. Let’s shut the President. However, their “symbolic” vote shows aspects of online digital culture, that anonymous off, for at least the duration of a conversation, our a much more important issue with our elected leaders’ blog comments and mashups are impersonal iPhones iPods Blackberries Laptops Televisions— behavior in Washington D.C.: they aren’t listening. We elect our public servants because we trust that communications that demean human relationships. and act only within our physical parameters. Of course, he’s right. “Trolls,” or in other words, they will be our voice in Washington, that they will rep- Adrian Fadil ‘13 is an English major from New York, resent our interests in the halls of the Capitol building abusive, anonymous persons in an online environment, NY. Contact him at [email protected]. and that they will seek out expert advice and make the difficult decisions for us. However, when budgetary ex- In support of class structured SGA perts said, “Don’t do this, it’s going to cost more mon- ey,” the Republican members of the House hit the mute Alex Hauer there is the possibility that not everyone will be button. They stopped listening. Even though many of Class-structured Student Government makes represented, but that’s a limitation that every the legislators have been on the job for less than three the most sense. It is natural that organizations and system faces. If you look at the system we have weeks, they made a calculated political decision to set different demographics/interests will be present on now, very rarely do issues come up that divide up the issue of health care for the 2012 Presidential SGA through the representatives that are elected. If individuals upon organization lines. And if there elections. Americans may remain lukewarm regarding you look at the composition of the SGA right now, ever is an issue that pertains directly to one or a the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, but that should a significant portion of the people on the Senate group of organizations then representatives are not be a valid reason for the Republicans to over-rule represent at least two different perspectives. We invited to the meetings, as all SGA meetings are the minority AND the government’s paid experts. I have Class senators that are also DCB and PCC open. The most qualified individuals will be was embarrassed that my country elected leaders who members. We have PCC senators that are also DCB elected to Student Government and they will make were so selfish and narrow-minded last Wednesday. I members. We have Independent senators that are the best decisions for our community. Now is the only hope that they turn the mute switch off for the rest of their terms and take the advice of the experts who Class representatives. So, why delineate special best time to make this change, as the entire college work for them. seats to organizations and run into the problem of is undergoing rather noticeable reformation. what organizations deserve representation when Alex Hauer ‘13 is undeclared from Atlanta, GA. Scott Matthews ‘13 is a Political Science Major from we could make a more egalitarian process? Sure, Contact him at [email protected]. Greenwich, CT. Contact him at [email protected] 10 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 Sp o r t s Can’t Touch This! Swim ’Cats Nail-Biter in Greensboro, Ready for CCSA’s in Athens Lady ’Cats Plow in Farmville Gr e g g Hu n t e r Levinson continued the Wildcat dominance An n a St r i n g f i e l d Staff Writer Staff Writer This weekend Davidson’s Men’s and with a season-best 1:47:87 in the 200 free. The Women’s Varsity Basketball Women’s Swimming and Diving teams Will Fox ’14 accomplished an incredible team hit the road this week for two competed against VMI on Friday and personal-best time of 2:00:37 in the 200 fly. away games, starting with one at UNC- Gardner Webb on Saturday. The women On Saturday, the Wildcats faced off Greensboro Tuesday night. The ’Cats enjoyed a great weekend with two wins, against Gardner Webb in the final regular pulled out a tough victory, winning by defeating VMI 109-47 and Gardner season meet. The Wildcat women took only a one point margin 53-52. Sophia Webb 147-115. The men split their seven individual events, with three of Aleksandravicius ’13 was the leading meets, beating VMI 121-89 and falling them by Lindsey Martin ’11, to defeat the offensive player for the ’Cats, tallying just short of Gardner Webb 138-124. Runnin’ Bulls 147-115. Unfortunately, over 20 points for her second game in Meagan Madden ‘12, who won a pair the men fell just short despite incredible a row. Other outstanding players for of titles in the 1000 free and 200 back, performances from Peitz, Onken and Davidson included Kristen Johnson ’12, powered the women’s team. In the 200 Chris Chaney ’12, losing 138-124. whose final point, a free throw, sealed the medley relay, the girls squad consisting of The Wildcat women started things off victory for Davidson. The win was also a seniors Anna Stringfield, Ineke Stegger, with a victory in the 400 medley relay, testament to great defense, holding UNC-G Emily Castle and Lindsey Martin won with with Kelsi Hobbs ’13, Emily Castle ’11, to shooting only 30.5% from the field. a time of 1:48:26. Jessica Delgehausen ’11 Stegger and Martin combining for a time The ’Cats continued their on-the- won the 50 free, and Lauren Kamperman of 3:56:56. Martin continued her day with ’12 took first in the 400 IM. The ’Cats also winning the 100 free and 50 free. Anna road play three days later with a meeting swept the 500 free with times of 5:35:87 Stringfield ’11 placed first in the 200 back against Longwood. The ’Cats proved by Juliana Porter ’12 and a lifetime-best with a time of 2:08:55 and Delgehausen mightier once again, winning 63-53. of 4:57:69 by Thomas Bigham ’14. Megan continued the winning trend in the Leading players for the ’Cats included McLeod ’14 continued the personal-best 500 free. In the 100 fly, Castle, Hobbs Ashley Lax ’11, with a season high of 19 party by freshmen, taking the 200 breast and Liz Mace ’13, swept the podium. points, 16 of which were in the second title with a 2:35:38, and Ben Lucas ’11 The Wildcat men also took the top two half. Her play in Longwood’s game moved won the men’s heat with a season-best time spots in the men’s 50 free, with Droll and her to second place in all-time 3 pointers of 2:16:28. The Wildcat women capped off Cooper finishing neck-and-neck with times made in Davidson basketball history. their wonderful night with a first place finish of 21.57 and 21.58 respectively. Peitz Katrin Chiemaka ’12 made her prescence in the 200 free relay with a time of 1:48:05. finished the sweep with his second title of known offensively, tallying a career-high For the men, Wills Cooper ’13 led the the afternoon in the 200 back with a 1:53:55 12 points, boasting 6 for 6 from the free charge with victories in the 50 free and 100 time. More wins came from Onken in the throw line. For defense, Aleksandravicius free. Cooper won the 50 free in 25.92 and 200 breast and Chaney in the 500 free. pushed her season total to 62 blocks, the 100 free in 47.78. The men completed With Saturday’s final, the Wildcats photo by Tripp Bartholomew breaking the previous record of Sally the sweep of the 200 medley relay, with the completed the regular season. The women Laura Murray ’14 looks to pass in a Howell, who had 61 during the 1981-1982 team of Geoffrey Peitz ’12, Drew Onken finished with a record of 9-6 and the men recent home game. The ’Cats were season. The ’Cats next game is scheduled ’13, Joe Burquist ’12, and Bryan Droll ’11, finished 3-6. The CCSA Championships stellar on the road this week, winning for Jan. 31st at 7 p.m. Come out and against both UNC-G and Longwood. who won with a time of 1:35:45. Ethan will be held in Athens, GA February 17-19. support the ladies as they take on Elon. MBB, from page 12 Track, from page 12 Wildcats have played all season. Davidson Lee Dorsey ’12 and Nate Faubion ’14 also Women’s Tennis Aces Home Matches immediately went on a 15-6 run following the turned in strong performances in the 500. An n a St o ck a m o r e a 16-5 record in singles matches. half, which cut the Cougar lead to 42-39. And Dorsey placed tenth in 1:09.30 and Faubion Staff Writer Alison Ruah ’11 also won both her then with 10:30 to play, and the Wildcats down finished thirteenth in 1:10.35. Both of their The Davidson Women’s tennis te- singles matches at the No. 2 position. 48-42, a Kuhlman jumper sparked another times also cracked the Davidson top-10. am defeated Radford, 5-2, and UNC Rauh defeated Ivana Tomaic of spurt, this time a 12-0 run taking the Wildcats In the 1000 meters, Will Mitchell ’13 Asheville, 4-3, in close matches Radford 6-1, 7-5 and Zoe Hamel of to the 7:53 mark with a 54-48 lead. The run finished with a time of 2:36.91, also this Saturday. The competitions UNC-Asheville 6-1, 6-3, for her 24th inspired the Wildcats who kept making shots breaking the school top-10. Faubion, were held in the Knobloch Indoor and 25th career singles wins. Rauh and forcing turnovers until the final buzzer. Stephen Powell ’12, Mitchell and Martin Tennis Center and catapulted the and Brites Moniz-Soares ’14 also took Cochran scored 13 of his 21 in the second joined forces to place eighth in the 4x800- ’Cats at a 3-1 record on the season. a doubles win against Radford at the half, including 3 three-pointers. However, meter relay in 8:21.39.The 3000 meters Samantha Galainena ’11 won both No. 2 position. Moniz-Soares, playing the team’s biggest accomplishment of the was the Wildcats’ best event, as they her singles matches, only losing at the No. 4 singles positon, also had three games, leaving her undefeated half might have been holding SoCon leading placed three runners in the meet top-10. an impressive day, moving her singles so far this season with a record of scorer, Andrew Goudelock, to 4-13 shooting Greg Marcil ’11 was fourth in 8:58.37, Wes mark for the season to 3-0 by defeating 3-0. At No. 5 singles she scored Mirna Matic of Radford. She was from the field. In addition to Cochran’s third Reynolds ’13 was sixth in 9:01.81 and Will 6-1, 6-0 over Radford’s Sara Tegner, defeated later in the afternoon by twenty-point-plus performance of the season, Stratford ’13 took ninth in 9:05.72. The mile winning the point to close the match Stephanie Schon of UNC-A 6-2, 6-2. Kuhlman scored 15 points, Brendan McKillop featured two Wildcats in the top-10, with against the Highlanders. Against Clemente won her singles match ’11 scored 11, and Cohen and De’Mon Brooks Johnathan Koch ’11 running into fourth the Bulldogs of Radford, Galainena against Radford 6-4, 6-2, leaving her ’14 both scored 10 points and had 9 rebounds. place with a time of 4:26.17 and Landry defeated Nicole Schon 6-2, 6-0. with a season record of 2-0. Tamara The Wildcats took on Georgia Bennett ’14 finishing ninth in 4:29.25. The senior also won her doubles Hill ’14 gained a point for the Southern Monday night and came back Other notable performers included match against UNC-Asheville 8-1 Wildcats against the Bulldogs who with a victory, 73-66. Leading scorers Ehsan Akbari ’12 who finished seventh with the help of teammate Romina could not fill the No. 6 singles spot. were JP Kuhlman with 20 and De’Mon in the 5000-meter run in 15:59.19 and Clemente ’11. Last year, Galainena The Wildcats play again February 1st Brooks ’14 who had 14. The ’Cats travel to Bryce Jones ’11, whose pole vault was also a key player in the Wildcat at 5:15 p.m. against East Carolina in Samford on Thursday, eventually returning of 4.20 meters tied his career-high. line-up, finishing the season with the Knobloch Indoor Tennis Center. home to face Chattanooga on Saturday. Wildcat Roundup Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Swimming/ Diving Women’s Tennis Men’s Tennis Wrestling (10-12, 4-7) (10-10, 5-6) Men (3-6, 3-1) (3-1) (0-3) (4-7, 0-2) Women (9-6, 9-0) Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: 1/26 The Citadel L 75-85 1/25 UNC-G W 53-52 Results: 1/29 Radford W 5-2 1/22 @ #53 Clemson L 3-4 1/22 @ Boston University Duals 1/29 C. of Charleston W 75-64 1/28 @ Longwood W 63-53 1/28 VMI UNC Asheville W 4-3 American International W 32-15 1/31 @ GA Southern W 73-66 1/31 Elon W 69-65 (Men W 121-89) Next Up: BU L 10-36 (Women W 109-47) Next Up: 2/5 #60 USC-Upstate Sacred Heart W 26-15 Next Up: Next Up: 1/29 @ Gardner Webb 2/1 East Carolina Gardner Webb 2/3 @ Samford 2/2 @ App. State (Men L 124-138) 2/3 Liberty Next Up: 2/5 Chattanooga 2/5 Western Carolina (Women W 147-115) Notes: 2/2 @ Anderson University Notes: The men’s team battled hard @ Belmont Abbey Notes: Notes: Next Up: Women’s Tennis is coming and barely lost to a ranked Coming off two great wins this The girls have won four straight, 2/17-19 CCSA Championships off a great week, winning two Clemson team. The ’Cats Notes: past week, the Wildcats travel and hope to get above .500 in the matches at home. They look to looked strong in their perfor- The wrestling team had a good down to Birmingham, AL to SoCon this week. These next two Notes: continue their great start this mance and look forward to weekend in Boston and will try take on Samford and then play games have big-time postseason Both teams are off this week to pre- week in two more matches at taking down USC-Upstate to keep momentum going on Feb. Chattanooga at home on Sat. implications. pare for the conference in two weeks. home. and Gardner-Webb, Feb. 5th. 2nd. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 11 Sp o r t s Wildcat Pulse

G With the newe year t starting, twe at the o Sports Kn o w Yo u r Wi l dc a t s ! Name: Clinton James Mann Section of The Davidsonian have decided to Name: Jasmine Caline Year, Sport: Soph., Basketball implement a new section in our fine paper. Year, Sport: Soph., Basketball From: Overland Park, Kansas Every week, two athletes, one male and one From: the (305) MIAyooo (Miami) Position: Power Forward female, who are competing in the current Position: Post season, will answer questions about their N’Sync or Backstreet Boys?: N’Sync or Backstreet Boys?: lives on and off the playing field. Our hope --Neither. I refuse to say I was once a -- N’Sync is to give you, the reader, the opportunity to boy band fan. My brothers would Who’s the funniest guy on your team?: see a different side of your favorite athletes pretty much disown me. -- Obviously myself, but there is also and friends. Let us know what you think or Who’s the funniest girl on your team?: Nik “Walt” Cochran. send us some of your questions that you --Shneeka Center and Laura Murray What are your personal goals for the would like to see asked by sending an email are hilarious together! Actually my rest of the season?: to Co-Sports Section Editor Mike Brown at: whole team is funny. If only you -- To win the Southern Conference [email protected] could hear the locker room chatter! Tournmanet and to get better every What’s the funniest thing to ever happen to you in practice?: single day through good practice and hard work. Go ’Cats! --My epic fall at either the Western Carolina or the Arkansas gym. Modern Family? or How I Met Your Mother?: --The Sports Section Editors I was passed the ball while I was cutting and I leaned back to catch --Not even close. Modern Family. Have you seen Phil Dumphy? it but my feet got tangled up with some of my teammates (Sop!). TV show that you would guest star on: It has to be the slowest fall ever recorded in shoot around history --Tosh.0 (maybe even basketball history in general). It took me a good 5 Favorite movie this past year: seconds to finally hit the floor. I looked up and my coaches were --Black Swan. I love Natalie (Portman). on the other half of the court, laughing so hard and of course my Steelers vs. Packers in the Super Bowl. Who are you picking as the teammates found it hilarious. winner?: What are your personal goals for the rest of the season?: --I am really not educated enough about the game to make an --First, to be healthy enough to play come tournament time. And educated decision here...so Packers. lastly, to win the SoCon! The song that gets you pumped before the game/meet: Modern Family? or How I Met Your Mother?: --A little different, but I don’t usually like to listen to music before --Modern Family has to be one of the funniest shows on TV. the game, unless of course the Rocky IV soundtrack is playing TV show that you would guest star on: loudly in the background. --I would love to have a cartoon made of myself and guest star on Family Guy. Favorite movie this past year: --Despicable Me and Denzel Washington’s Unstoppable. Steelers vs. Packers in the Super Bowl. Who are you picking as the winner?: --Uh, Steelers! Duh! Flip here every week to see if your The song that gets you pumped before the game/meet: favorite Wildcat is profiled! Let us --My game time playlist consists mainly of Trip Lee, Jay-Z, T.I., know what you think! Wiz Khalifa, Lecrea, Rihanna and Beyonce. If you’re into Christian rap, the song “Twisted” is where is at! It’s good stuff man. 12 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 2, 2011 Sp o r t s 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees Honored Ca s e y Va n Ta s s e l l At the game Saturday against Staff Writer to the All-Southern Conference College of Charleston, the Each year, four people first team two times—one of Davidson Athletic Foundation receive the impressive honor only eight Davidson players honored the new inductees into the Athletics Hall of of being inducted into the ever to do so. He was also the Fame. Davidson Athletics Hall of only Wildcat ever to achieve L to R: Jim Murphy (Athletic Fame. These former Wildcat a triple-double, posting 17 Director), Allison Noznesky athletes, coaches and staff are points, 12 rebounds and 11 Clark ’98 (soccer), John recognized for the exceptional assists in a game in ’73. He Falconi ’74 (basketball), Kerry contributions they have had injuries that caused him to Keith ’69 (wrestling, football), Jen O’Brien ’00 (basketball), made to Davidson Athletics. miss seven games in his senior and John Kuykendall (former Through their dedication to season, but did not let that slow and interm President of both academics and athletics, him down. Falconi continued to Davidson) the chosen inductees epitomize average 13.3 points a game, and You can check out the Hall of the college’s educational finished his career with 1,028 Fame Room, which displays mission. This past Saturday points, ranking 35th in career past greats and Davidson afternoon, the inductees were scoring and 22nd in assists. photo by Tripp Bartholomew memoribilia, in Baker. honored during halftime Kerry Keith ’69 received He is one of only five Wildcats the SoCon Player of the Year. and made second-team honors of the men’s basketball his acceptance into the Hall ever to bring home a SoCon During her sophomore year, in ’99. She won the Wildcat matchup against Southern of Fame for excellence in not championship, with a win Noznesky had 117 saves and team MVP Award in both 1998 Conference rival, the College one but two sports. Keith was as a senior at 191 pounds. 1.16 goals against average and 2000 and also won the of Charleston. The inductees a fullback on the Davidson Allison Noznesky Clark ’98 and started all 22 games. She Rebecca Stimson award for were John Falconi ’74 (men’s football team and led the ’Cats helped lead the women’s soccer had seven shutouts, which athletic excellence in 2000. basketball), Kerry Keith ’69 in rushing in ’67 and ’68. He team to three straight Southern is the fourth best in the The addition of these four (wrestling, football), Allison finished his football career Conference Tournament titles. single-season records books. Wildcat alumni brings the Noznesky Clark ’98 (women’s with 1,378 yards rushing (11th In Wildcat history, Noznesky Jen O’Brien ’00 is the all- Hall of Fame of 96 members. soccer) and Jen O’Brien all-time) on 353 attempts as ranks second on the record time leading scorer in Davidson After the game, the inductees ’00 (women’s basketball). well as 16 touchdowns and list in minutes played, saves, College basketball history were honored with a reception As the leading scorer of 19 receptions for 225 yards. goals against average, and with an astounding 1,510 and dinner in the Lilly Family Terry Holland’s team in 1972 Keith was also a wrestler—the shutouts. After the lady ’Cats points. She holds the Davidson Gallery. These high caliber and ’73, John Falconi led the first Wildcat wrestler ever won both the 1996 Southern single-game record in scoring, individuals will be remembered Wildcats to regular-season to earn points at the national Conference regular-season field goals, steals and assists. for their contributions titles twice. This superstar tournament, when he secured title and the league tournament O’Brien was named first-team for a long time to come. from the early ’70s was named a first-round victory in 1968. championship, she was awarded All-SoCon in 1998 and 2000 Track Start for the Men’s Basketball Dunks on Cougars Record Books Da v i d Be n u s a game while committing only 15 effort pulled the lead back to just Staff Writer fouls (compared to an average of eight in the final minutes. Five Sa w y e r Hi ck s The Davidson men’s basketball Staff Writer 22). The offense shared the wealth three-pointers for the team, 15-27 Both the men’s and women’s team skidded into the last week as well with five players scoring shooting, and a 16-9 rebounding track teams opened up their indoor in January on a three game losing in double digits. Again, Cochran margin fueled a powerful second season at the Liberty Open in streak, also having lost 6 of their led the team with 21 points. half for the ’Cats. JP Kuhlman Lynchburg, Virginia this past last 7 games. The Wildcats fell to Against The Citadel, Davidson ’13 started slow with two points weekend. A number of impressive fifth place in the South Divison fell victim to some bad luck early. in the first half, but ended the performances came on the men’s of the Southern Conference, with Over the first 8 minutes The Citadel game with 13 and 4 assists. Cohen side of the action, lead by JinHan a record of 2-6 against SoCon made all nine of their shots from ended the game with 18 points Song ’11. Song came within 0.02 opponents. Coach McKillop short range, as well as their only and 8 rebounds. Cochran made seconds of the school record in and crew looked to turn things free throw. Davidson kept it close 5-9 shots from behind the arc for the 60-meter dash, running a around against a Citadel team they at 19-14 with a few three pointers a majority of his 21, but it was not career-best 7.15. Showing his defeated 68-53 early in December. and 6 easy points from Jake Cohen enough to prevent the 85-75 loss. versatility as a sprinter, Song also However, Davidson could not ’13. But for the rest of the first half, The third annual “Kicks from led the ’Cats in the 200 meters overcome an early deficit and hot Davidson went a bit cold while ’Cats” fundraiser, a high profile (23.60) and 400 meters (51.86). Citadel shooting, and fell 85-75. The Citadel still couldn’t miss. The game against rival College of Overall, Wildcat runners turned Cameron Wells led The Citadel Bulldogs won the last 12 minutes Charleston, provided the ’Cats a in seven performances that ranked with 28 points on 9-13 shooting of the half by a score of 27-10, chance to show off in front of a in the top-10 of their respective from the field. Nik Cochran ’13 going to halftime with a 46-24 lead. national audience. Davidson again events in the Davidson record was Davidson’s high scorer in the The Citadel’s Mike Groselle, with fell behind early, victims of hot books. Taylor Martin ’12 placed game with 21. But the sun shined 11 points in the half, led a Bulldog shooting. Charleston made 14-28 ninth in the 500 meters, and his on Belk Arena on Saturday as the rampage that shot over 70 percent shots in the first half, springing photo by Tripp Bartholomew time of 1:08.65 not only established Wildcats found their defensive in the half (19-26). The ’Cats had to a 33-24 lead at half time. a career-best but is also the second JP Kuhlman ’13 goes up for stride to defeat SoCon-leading more of the same luck in the second But the second half against the fastest in school history. Teammates the jumper against College of College of Charleston by a score half as The Citadel made 10-18 Cougars was the best basketball the Charleston, while Frank Ben- of 75-64. In a true team effort, the shots from the field and 16-18 from See Track, page 10 Eze boxes out. ’Cats forced 15 turnovers in the the foul line. A strong Davidson See MBB, page 10

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Kuhlman ’13 Starts 12-0 Run Thomas Bigham ’14 Martinez, GA Against Charleston with Three-

In the meet Friday against VMI, Bigham swam a Pointer lifetime-best in the 500 free with a time of 4:57:69, and Sophomore J.P. Kuhlman hit a huge three in the second won the event. Bigham will continue to be a big con- half against our rival, College of Charleston. After Kuhl- tributor for the men’s swim team the next three years. man’s three, the crowd got into it, shifting momentum to Next up on the plate: beating his lifetime-best in the the ’Cats, who scored an unanswered 12 points. They did CCSA Championships Feb. 17-19 in Athens, GA. not turn back and defeated the Cougars, 75-64.