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1. “Young Lovers in Town,” The 3. “Between the Devil and the Deep I heard their version, realized I had band comes in. It’s magic. Friday, October 3, 2008 Bottle Rockets Blue Sea,” George Harrison always loved the song, and decided Editor in Chief: This song reads more like a joke George must have been on a mis- it was about damn time. 8. “Stepfather Factory,” El-P Dorothy Wickens than any of the other Bottle Rocket’s sion to record the cutest arrange- This isn’t the greatest track, but Business Manager stuff I know. The lyrics seem totally ment of this song possible. It’s pure 6. “Bedlam,” Elvis Costello the production here is incredible. Christie McCowen mismatched with the boozy, bar- sap, from the tuba and ukulele to I might be the only Costello fan If everyone were making beats like room atmosphere until you get to the way he sings the word “twist”, who actually enjoys this , and this, the world would be a better News Editor: that last line. but I love it. even I’ll admit it has its slow parts, place. Katy Hillbo Vol. CXXTheVI, No. 2 LawrenLawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 tianwww.Lawrentian.com but it’s tracks like this that prove 2. “1st Thing’s 1st,” Phantom 4. “Sun King,” The Beatles Costello can scream a line better 9. “This Magic Moment,” Lou Reed Features Editor: Planet I would like to go on record as than anyone could hope to sing it. This comes off a Doc Pomus Nicole Capozziello I arrived a little late to the calling this the sexiest song ever tribute album. All of the tracks are Opinions/Editorials Editor: Matriculation Convocation encourages sustainability Phantom Planet party, but I still recorded. Period. 7. “Shadow Dance,” Dave Holland awesome. Man, whatever happened Mac Watson speakers for the convocations based tainability. The speakers represented study. Tom Boldt, the chief execu- New York Times Op-Ed colum- enjoy this album. The mixing on the Big Band to Lou Reed? Emily Koenig Staff Writer on suggestions from the faculty, a wide variety of interests and areas tive of major construction services nist Frank Rich will deliver a speech guitars on this track is so good; it 5. “Life on Mars?,” This track blows my mind. My Arts & Entertainment Editor: staff and students. This year, the of expertise. company The Boldt Company, spoke Dec. 2 titled “The Post-Bush Era almost distracts me from the stellar I actually didn’t own this until iPod says I’ve listened to it 9 times, Alex Schaaf In May of 1979, the first year that speakers were chosen based on suit- Jeff Clark, associate professor of about the rising prevalence of green Begins.” vocal work. [the Bad Plus album] Prog came out. and I still can’t tell you when the Associate Arts & Entertainment Editor: formal convocation speakers were ability, cost and availability from a Geology, and Marty Finkler, profes- buildings as well as the execution of In February, biologist, deep- Grace Christiansen present at Lawrence, a man named field of over 60 suggestions. sor of Economics, discussed the sig- green features in the new Lawrence sea explorer and co-founder of the Michael Hammond gave a speech The year’s theme was essential nificance of environmental impact campus center. Ocean Research and Conservation Sports Co-Editors: titled “It Takes a Skyblue Juggler.” to their selection. President Beck and the importance of research and Appleton community leaders Association Edith Widder will pres- Katie Nadel Although the content of this oddly reminded students, Margaret Carroll ‘61 and ent “Eye in the Sea: What Does Deep Ted Greeley titled speech remains a mystery, it “It [sustainability] is a Pat Schinabeck informed Sea Exploration Tell Us About Marine world-wide issue and Lawrence of the plans to Conservation?” Photo Editors: shows that the convocation series Stephen Anunson has long been an important institu- [we] hope students will build a garden on the Finally, at the honors convoca- tion at Lawrence. learn what we can do College Avenue median. tion in May, author, activist and for- Layout Editor: Last year’s speeches focused on here in Appleton — and Finally, Lawrence mer editor of Ms. magazine Jennifer Christie McCowen the importance of political involve- what we can learn about University Community Baumgardner ‘92 will speak about ment, and speakers included ABC what is taking place in Council President James “Climate Change We Can Live With: Associate Layout Editors: Nightline anchor Terry Moran ‘82 the world — to make a Duncan-Welke stressed The Ecology of Justice.” Maureen Darras and U.S. Ambassador to India David difference.” the impact that students These interlocking perspectives The series opened can make with simple will all contribute to the concept Copy Chief: Mulford. Cynthia Responding to a growing aware- Sept. 25 with the matric- decisions such as turn- of “A Sustainable Lawrence.” Said ness of environmental concerns, ulation convocation, fea- ing off computers over- President Beck, “[The committee Copy Editor: Lawrence’s speakers will discuss turing six speakers from night and taking shorter hopes] that after the presentations Michael Schreiber ecological responsibility and prog- the Lawrence campus showers. this year, Lawrentians will have a ress in accordance with this year’s and Appleton commu- An exciting lineup of greater knowledge of how enormous Associate Copy Editor: theme, “A Sustainable Lawrence.” nity. This opening con- speakers will be available and crucial the topic of sustainabil- Lara Wasserman Each year, the Committee on vocation emphasized the to the Lawrence campus ity is.” Public Occasions, together with the importance of collabora- Photo by Stephen Anunson during this year’s con- Web Manager: Esteemed presenters rise to the challenge of a greener Lawrence. Stephen Flynn President and the Provost, selects tive efforts towards sus- vocation series.

Circulation Manager: Claire Burke Lawrence Ranked Best in State on Forbes.com In Other News … Carolyn Schultz Hopkins University, Vanderbilt and Editorial Policy: Staff Writer evaluations posted to Dartmouth. Lawrence also beat other ST. PAUL — Medicare will soon Tuesday, the Boston Herald offi- Editorial policy is determined RateMyProfessors.com and anoth- prominent Midwest schools, includ- stop paying hospitals for the cially endorsed Republican John by the editors. Any opinions which Forbes.com released the first er quarter on the achievements of ing Macalester and Washington added cost of treating patients McCain for president. 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2 Features Friday, october 3 2008 Friday, october 3 2008 Sports 11 Lawrence's Black Box theater receives renovations Vikings dwindle late Athletes of the Week Caitlin Williamson macy between the performers and department founder Theodore tion about it but a black-box theater Theatre will provide a challenge by Jeanelle Adams Staff Writer the audience as his favorite part of Cloak. is meant to change, and that orienta- to the number of seniors who use acting in the black-box theater. Black-box theaters differ from tion had been there for 10 years and Cloak for senior projects, which has against the Pioneers the physical Pioneer defense. Maxam Although the renovation of Cloak “You can feel people watching other theaters in that they are that’s far too long for a typical black doubled from what it used to be, Jon Mays completed just 12 of 25 passes for Theatre in the Music-Drama Center you — they’re right there, your audi- small, flexible, experimental spaces. box theater.” according to Associate Professor of for The Lawrentian JOSH SCHECK 117 yards and six interceptions in has not drawn nearly as much atten- ence is right next to you,” Benson said. According to senior theater major Last year, the faculty of the the- Theatre Arts and James G. and Ethel a tough day for the senior quarter- tion as the ongoing construction of “You can see the way they’re react- Peter Welch, the old orientation of ater department agreed it was ready M. Barber Professor of Theatre and The Lawrence University football back. Football the campus center, the revamping ing, whether or not they’re enjoying Cloak had been in place far too for Cloak to change. The change will Drama Kathy Privatt. team welcomed the visiting Grinnell Despite allowing 34 points, the of the black box theater is just as something or not only provide “The reality is we have a lot College Pioneers to the Banta Bowl 1. How is the team dynamic this season? (Please Vikings defense played well and important to the Lawrence theater are upset by a new challenge more senior projects than we used this past Saturday for a Midwest refrain from simply saying “good.”) made several key stops to allow community. s o m e t h i n g . to student actors to,” Privatt said,” which means that Conference football match-up. Our team dynamic this year is one that any football Lawrence to have a chance in the The renovation, which began this Being able to and directors that space is going to get used a lot The Vikings (0-3, 0-3 MWC) fought team hopes for every year. While we have the defined game despite the struggling offense. summer and will be completed later feel the ener- who are famil- more.” hard throughout the game, but the leadership from upperclassmen that any team needs, The defense was simply on the field in the term, has changed the orien- gy that close iar with the old For his senior project, Welch Pioneers proved too tough, pulling we have the rare quality of unity throughout class levels for too long and did not have enough tation of the theater from a “three- to you makes space, but also will be directing winter term’s away early in the second half. With both on and off the field as a team. We have the best ath- time to catch their breaths. quarter thrust” to a “proscenium a performance will provide an “Pillowman” by Martin McDonagh, as the score tied 8-8 at halftime, the letes Lawrence has had in a while, arguably some of the The Pioneers scored their final arch,” which — for those who are that much efficient space well as the student-produced musi- Vikings looked ready to pull out their best in the conference; a good team dynamic is a severe touchdown on a 34-yard touchdown not theater majors — means that the more intense.” for the theater cal “When the War is Done” by Marie first win of the season, but Grinnell understatement. run by Bogard, who in addition to audience is now seated on one side l o a k classes that are Celine Lachaud in the spring. would break the game open in the throwing for 221 yards and a touch- of the room, rather than three. Theatre is one taught in Cloak. Although some students are third quarter, scoring 17 points in a 2. After a serious injury last season, how has that down, ran for 56 yards and two Although the new setup will of the oldest “It becomes hesitant about the new Cloak, the six minute span. experience made you stronger? What has been your scores. Bogard also converted on the resemble that of Stansbury Theatre, black-box the- not only a bet- theater department faculty is con- Grinnell (2-2, 1-2) started the biggest accomplishment since? Pioneers two-point conversion in the Cloak will remain as intimate a the- aters in the ter performance fident the new space will not only second half scoring on a 23-yard It takes perseverance to recover from any serious first half with a two yard run. ater as ever, according to Associate United States; space, and more be efficient for classes, but will also touchdown pass from Pioneer quar- injury and get back to what hurt you in the first place. The Vikings scoring drives came Professor of Theatre Arts and J. although it has square footage allow students to be more creative in terback Mike Bogard. The pass came I feel as though breaking my back was a great lesson in early in the first quarter and late in Thomas and Julie Esch Hurvis been debated of stage, but it their use of the space, and it will still on a fourth down play and gave perseverance, not just through injury, but through those the fourth quarter. Lawrence held Professor of Theatre and Drama whether it is becomes a bet- be as intimate as ever. Grinnell their first lead of the game days of class and practice when my body or mind is on the lead for a short time after scor- Timothy X. Troy. the very first ter classroom,” “It still has that black-box theater at 15-8. The Vikings ensuing posses- the edge of breaking down. After going through a serious ing the first touchdown of the game “It will be a very different feel black-box the- Welch said. “One quality where the audience is not sion ended when Lawrence quarter- hardship, I realize most things aren’t nearly as bad as when Maxam connected with wide than Stansbury, even though they’re ater, no one reason for the separated from the actors,” Welch back Nick Maxam threw an intercep- they seem. I would say my biggest accomplishment since receiver Derek Micke on a 19-yard both audience on one side, stage on can deny the Photo by Susanna Valleau change comes said. “It should be able to bend like tion, giving Grinnell the ball at the is getting back on the field. I feel more than blessed to touchdown pass. The Vikings scored the other,” Troy said. “The intimacy fact that it was The new audience set-up wil provide a more effective teaching space for the theater department. from the desire any other theatrical thing — like you Lawrence 17-yard line. have the opportunity to play for a football team like the on a two-point conversion following of Cloak will not be lost at all.” way ahead of to educate better change the lighting for every show The Viking defense held strong Vikes. You can’t find a team like us anywhere else. the touchdown to make their lead 8- Junior Nikko Benson, who has its time. long. on how to act in a proscenium arch and the costumes for every show. In however, and only allowed a field 0. Grinnell answered with a scoring been involved in several plays and It was built in 1954 under the “The [renovation] will be good,” stage.” a black-box theater, you change the goal to the Pioneers, increasing their 3. With so many new members to the team, how drive of their own, going 57 yards musicals in Cloak, cites this inti- direction of Lawrence’s theater Welch said. “There’s a lot of hesita- The new orientation of Cloak theater.” lead to 18-8. However, Lawrence have the leadership roles changed or stayed the same in ten plays to even the score at 8-8. could not cut into the lead, turn- within the team? By the time Lawrence scored again it ing the ball over on their next two Leadership roles have stayed pretty consistent. For was too late. Freshmen quarterback possessions. One of the turnovers, the Vikes, everyone knows the upperclassmen are who Eric Bohling found Craig Ebert for a Photo courtesy of Katie Nadel a Maxam interception, was returned you look to for guidance, and everybody looks to every- Appleton Oktoberfest: Tales from a pilgrimage 21-yard touchdown pass. The touch- 37 yards for another Pioneer touch- one else for big plays. No one is too young or too small down pass was the first of Bohling’s Jamie Gajewski down, giving Grinnell a commanding to make a serious impact on our team. crafts. Children were allowed to run Appleton’s Oktoberfest. Stands with but it sure made me feel ridiculous. take us back to San José. college career. Staff Writer 25-8 lead. amok. spiky red fruits, Hello Kitty bal- Once at the altar, we rose to our feet, After completing both marches The Vikings head to Illinois The Vikings had trouble getting 4. What is your all-time favorite or most memorable football moment? (Either in college or high school) In order to study the native loons, light-up headbands with devil crept towards the miniscule Mary, this year, I have two final thoughts. College next Saturday in search of anything going offensively against My favorite football moment would have to be our night game win against Carroll last year. The energy of the Appleton’s Oktoberfest and a Appletonian and his behavior dur- horns, rosaries for sale, and trucks and were herded out the exit. First, I would like to see the their first win of the season. ing the Oktoberfest pilgrimage, I full of water in plastic baggies were After visiting a fountain where people who come to Oktoberfest crowd, players and coaches was something that you would have had to be there to understand. I didn’t get to play Costa Rican pilgrimage are not as because of injury, but that game may always be the best game I’ve ever been a part of. different as one might think. Both decided to tread where he tread, staples. my mates eagerly filled up their year after year trudging through the smell how he smelled, and eat what Roadside speakers blasted music water bottles with holy water gush- Costa Rican mountains. involve hoards of sweaty bodies, 5. What is your traditional pregame meal? he ate, although in much smaller ranging from reggaeton to Christian ing from a set of rocks, we camped Secondly, when asked if I had Golf takes 11th as it bizarre fashion statements, cover My traditional pregame meal may not be the healthiest. I’m a sucker for donuts. When I’m not eating donuts, bands on street corners and a lack portions. pop while Costa Ricans clipped past. out on the plaza along with thou- ever done anything like the pilgrim- I overheard, “Barb looks like a The whole thing took my friends and sands of other people. age to Cartago before, I should I’m thinking about eating donuts. So my pregame meal is usually extremely unhealthy at best. Luckily I burn off of public restrooms. The only real all those donut calories during the game, right? difference is the goal of each respec- new person” and, “JoAnne is moving me five-and-a-half hours, but some It was absolutely freezing and have answered, “Yes, I survived heads into the offseason tive journey. out, she just doesn’t know it yet.” people had been walking from other spooning was necessary. At 4:30 Oktoberfest in Appleton, Wis.” The average Appletonian mean- As a former Catholic schoolgirl, regions for days. a.m., after not really sleeping at all, Matt Hoh commented, “A lot of other teams Staff Writer ders from stand to stand until he I have acquired the ability to detect At midnight, we entered the we shivered, grumbled, and made stepped it up in our conference and is so inebriated that he genuinely subliminal Christian messages as Promised Land. We were greeted our way toward buses that would we need to take it to the next level believes that Favre has returned as easily as cheesecake dipped in choc- by a sign that The Lawrence golf team was to compete for a conference title… the Packers’ quarterback. olate slides onto a stick. translates to, “Hey in action again Sept. 27-28 at the I have high expectations for this In contrast, the average Costa However, this expertise was pilgrims! You’ve Wisconsin Lutheran Invitational. The year’s squad.” TARA LAHTINEN Rican treks miles from his home unneeded at Oktoberfest ‘08 since walked so far! team was led by Adam Ferguson Over the winter the team hangs until he reaches the central church in signs hung from the tops of tents How about walk- who finished in a tie for 21st. This out quite a bit as most of them Tennis Cartago, where he falls to his knees read, “Got Jesus? Fried Oreos” and, ing a little further was the last tournament for the golf are good friends and this helps to and begins to crawl towards the altar “Holy hotdogs.” to McDonald’s?” team before the spring season. build team unity and chemistry. 1. Is there a certain routine that you do before you serve? If so, what containing a miniscule statuette of The most shocking sign of Christ’s We were not Ferguson led the Vikings with Ferguson also said, “This winter we is it and is there a reason you do that routine in particular? the Virgin Mary. second coming was a tent for the swayed by the rounds of 75 and 81. Not far behind are going to set up a hitting net at Before I serve, I bounce the ball once on the ground once with my rac- Last Saturday, Oktoberfest took Christian Motorcyclist’s Association; enticing promise of was Tom Vyskocil who finished in a Alex [Alexander Gymnasium] so we quet and then twice with my hand, then look to the spot where I’ll serve over College Avenue. people that could instantly be hired fast food and thus tie for 32nd, with rounds of 81 and can get in golf shape and feel good to. Most people have a routine before the serve so they can get the serve Although no dogs were allowed, at a piercing parlor peered at me continued toward 79. The rest of the team was com- about our swings for the spring motion down and concentrate. chubby people with thick Wisconsin over smoking grills, leather jackets the basilica. We prised of Jon Mays, Jim Breen and season.” accents were allowed to shuffle momentarily replaced by aprons, as pushed onward. Jim Crowley. As the Vikings prepare for the 2. Do you prefer playing singles or doubles? Why? down the blocked-off street. I approached their stand. Awestruck, my The tournament was held at spring season Tom Vyskocil com- I definitely prefer doubles over singles, especially here at Lawrence Like blood pushing through a As I flipped through a glossy gaze settled upon Washington County Golf Course, mented, “There are three newcomers because I love playing with Hanah McCarthy as my doubles partner. Not clogged artery, the Oktoberfesters photo album of past bike blessings the church lit up which is a half hour drive northwest that have a lot of talent and definitely only has she been my partner for all four years of college tennis, but she swarmed makeshift tents in order to and charity events, I mulled over with green and of Milwaukee in the Kettle Moraine give the team more depth, which will is also one of my best friends. We play so well together and have so much sample such delicacies as $5 funnel the connection between motorcycles purple lights and area. The course, designed by Arthur be very important in the spring when fun playing. cake, tantalizing tiger paws and clam and Jesus. the masses of bod- Hills, was ranked second in the coun- our Conference Tournament rolls chowder served by the Fox Cities As passers-by filed past, surg- ies sleeping on its try by Golf Digest, among municipal around.” The three freshmen are Jim 3. In your last season, what is something you wish to accomplish in Scuba Club. ing through the congested street, I plaza. golf courses. Washington County Crowley from Massachusetts, Zach the next few meets? Once armed with cheap beer in began to reminisce about the last Around one in Golf Course plays long, over 7,000 Joseph of Minnesota, and Daniel de In my last season, I would really like to make the best out of each one hand and something fried in the time I was surrounded by so many the morning, my yards, and holds a par of 72. Ruijter of the Netherlands. match. I do so many other things in my life so I do not know how much I other, the next step was to secure a people: Aug. 2, 2008. Costa Rican com- Ferguson was not entirely satis- Good luck to the golf team in the will competitively play after college. My goal this year is to just have fun Photo courtesy of Katie Nadel place to stand in the crowd huddled This summer I completed my rades and I finally fied with his performance at the offseason and we look forward to a always, because that’s what tennis is for me. Also, I am hoping that Hanah around a cover band. first pilgrimage. I began the journey entered the church. tournament as he is always trying to great spring season! and I can win conference in doubles. Since freshman year, we have come After ingesting adequate on foot in the Costa Rican capital We took to our find ways to improve. However, he super close and are a match away. Winning with her would be a great end to college tennis. amounts of beer and food, members San José at nightfall. knees. Slowly, only of the crowd actually began to relive Accompanied by my host sister, as fast as one can 4. How has the tennis team fared this season? What has been the best “team” moment so far this sea- previous concert experiences, only her boyfriend Fernando and a friend shimmy on one’s son? shaken from their alcohol-induced named Luis, we made our way past knees, we made The team this year has done amazing. We have great players and such depth to our team. I would say there daydreams by a phony lead singer the bustle of the city and toward our way down the 600 W. College - 920-749-1111 are two team best moments: beating Grinnell for the first time since 1995, and also beating St. Norbert the other announcing, “Hello, Appleton!” Cartago. The route was pretty dif- main aisle towards day, which we haven’t done in years! The match score was 5-4, and we got the win with Emma Kent playing in the While husbands stood, dumb- ficult to miss, seeing as a projected a tiny, black statu- LU STUDENT DISCOUNT: dark. She could hardly see the ball, and won. It was great. struck and doe-eyed, swaying along two million people were following ette of the Virgin $3.00 off a 16" pizza - $1.00 off any pizza to songs from yesteryear, their wives the same path. Mary. 5. If you could play tennis with any famous tennis player, who would it be and why? took the opportunity to waddle in The pilgrimage, called una I’m not sure If I could play with any professional, I think I would choose James Blake. There are so many amazing players, the opposite direction towards a romería in Spanish, included an how or when this NO COUPON NECESSARY but James is just an all-around amazing person. After he came back to tennis from a severe neck and back injury, element of insanity, much like tradition started, Photos by Jamie Gajewski OPEN 'TIL 3AM - FREE DELIVERY and his father died of cancer, I think he is extremely inspiring and a great role model. caravan of carts sheltering tender During the harrowing experience, Gajewski witnessed the "pride of the Valley" and opted not to frequent a Christian delicacy stand. The Lawrentian The Lawrentian

10 Sports Friday, october 3 2008 Friday, october 3 2008 Features 3 Men’s Soccer Lawrence University top Lake Forest A stressful sports weekend The secret lives of our profs Lawrence welcomes... Torrin Thatcher down. With the score now 27-25, the an interception back to give the by April West Kyle Nodarse Staff Writer Staff Writer Staff Writer Badgers needed a two-point conver- Packers a 21-20 lead in the beginning Suzie Muenster sion to force the game into over- of the fourth. Charming Russian Enthusiast Peter-John Thomas This year students will The men’s soccer team resumed The first weekend of school is time. With Rodgers now out of the see a new face in the health conference play this past Saturday usually a time to relax, maybe hit up On the attempt, Travis Beckum game after trying to come back in Andy Olson “high-energy” and “casual” teaching He is also optimistic about offer- for The Lawrentian center: Suzie Muenster, against the Lake Forest Foresters a party or two, and get together with caught the ball and all looked well — he was hit hard on an intercep- approaches as important to his suc- ing a course in Russian film soon. taking over for the mem- in a close fought battle at home. some folks for a good time. But as in Badger land, but there was a yel- tion by Gaines Adams — the Packers cess, and, they remarked, “no one Thomas is in the process of con- orable Nurse Carol. Suzie The men’s team was up to the chal- any sports fan can tell you, there is low hanky on the field. Ineligible looked like a high school team on Peter-John Thomas, Assistant else could make an 8:30 class every verting his dissertation, on Nabokov, Muenster is from Waupaca, lenge of remaining undefeated in the no such thing as a relaxing weekend man downfield was the call, and the offense and could not do anything. Professor of Russian, is no stranger day of the week for an entire year into a book, and he is also working Wis., which is 30 miles west conference and came away with a in the world of sports. Let us start Badgers had to retry; this attempt The Bucs got a field goal from Standings to Wisconsin. Originally from the tolerable, much less fun.” with Lynn Hejinian on translating of Appleton, and she com- 2-1 victory on goals by T.J. Frett and with pigskin. saw the ball fly out of bounds. Matt Bryant and a late touchdown Sheboygan area, he is pleased to In addition to teaching Russian a work by Russian poet Ilya Kutik. mutes daily to Lawrence. Chris Carlson late in the game. Bret Bielema and the Badgers With 13 seconds remaining, the run by Earnest Graham to get a nine- MWC O'All have ended up at Lawrence, an insti- language, Thomas also enriches the Students may remember both Kutik She is married with three The Foresters jumped out to a played in Ann Arbor to show Badgers attempted an onside kick, point cushion with less than two Football tution that has been has on his radar Russian curriculum with courses in and Hejinean from a joint seminar grown children, the eldest lead early in the second half on an their dominance against the lowly but the ball did not travel the neces- minutes remaining. A Rodger-less Monmouth 3-0 4-0 for some time. they did on campus last spring. being the Sage Resident Hall unassisted goal by Kahiye Hassan, Michigan Wolverines. sary distance. offense could not move the ball, and Ripon 3-0 3-1 “Lawrence’s Russian depart- When he is not teaching Director Sarah Muenster. but the Vikings refused to quit. Michigan did not look good Michigan knelt the ball, and that the clock hit all zeros. St. Norbert 3-0 3-1 ment has had an excellent reputa- Russian or reading Russian litera- Suzie Muenster applied to Junior T.J. Frett took a pass from during the first few weeks, and was the game; it was the biggest The word on Rodgers is a shoul- Carroll 2-1 3-1 tion for a long time,” he remarked, ture, Thomas spends much of his Lawrence after she saw an Stephen Exarhos and scored midway Wisconsin hoped to get a win on comeback — 19 points — in their der sprain, and he should be ready Beloit 1-2 2-2 “Plus, I’ve always loved small lib- time being an enthusiastic father ad for the nurse position through the second period to tie the the road. It looked promising after home field history while also being for Atlanta this Sunday. Grinnell 1-2 2-2 eral arts colleges.” of three young children, including and made a joke to her game up at one all. With less than Michigan could not hold onto the the 500th game played. The Badgers The weekend could not have Illinois College 1-2 1-3 Prior to coming to Lawrence a new daughter born last spring. daughter that she was going 10 minutes to play, senior Chris ball. Philip Welch booted four field have not won at Michigan since 1994 been a complete wash, right? Right! Lake Forest 1-2 1-3 in the fall of 2006, Thomas taught With his family, he enjoys cooking to apply. Carlson, who was moved to forward goals — 21, 42, 41 and 52 yards — thank you Darrell Bevell. Needless to put into many words, Knox 0-3 1-3 Russian at St. Olaf College in — Russian food, of course! — as “I was teasing my daugh- to provide some experience up top, — and John Clay found the end zone Maybe the Packers’ run defense the Brewers are back in the playoffs Lawrence 0-3 0-3 Northfield, Minn. Thomas received well as gardening. An avid ama- ter and it backfired on me,” scored on another unassisted goal to make it a 19-0 lead at halftime. does not get a good look in practice for the first time since 1982 — I am his bachelor’s degree in compara- teur musician, he has recently been teaching himself to play the piano. Suzie Muenster joked. to give the Vikings the 2-1 lead that Michigan had 20 total offensive because of how terrible our running thinking acquiring Sabathia and a Men’s Soccer tive literature with an emphasis in Photo by Sarah Davies Russian literature, and his master’s When it comes to listening to Her other two children they would not relinquish. yards in the first half, and it was game is? We cannot run the ball or guy named Braun helped. Lawrence 3-0-0 3-6-0 vitamin C drops for the newly degree and doctorate in Russian music, he cites many contemporary are currently in school at St. Starting goalie Steven Schnorr thought they would continue with stop the run, and that is not a good Braun hit two monster home Grinnell 2-0-0 7-2-0 arranged lobby. literature, all from Northwestern Russian composers, such as Alfred Norbert. Her husband is also a returned to the pitch after an inju- their woeful ways. Oh, how things thing when we have Atlanta coming runs in the last four games, Sabathia St. Norbert 2-1-0 6-4-0 “My main goal is for students University. Schnittke and Sofia Gubaidulina, nurse at the Wisconsin veterans’ ry had sidelined him the past few changed in the second half in the up on the schedule. pitched like a Cy Young guy, and Lake Forest 2-2-0 3-7-0 who need to take a day off, to take When asked how he got inter- as musicians he finds especially home in King, Wis. She has an games, and made multiple saves to Big House. Anyway, the game against the other pitchers came up big for this Carroll 1-0-0 6-3-0 it when they need it,” she said. “I ested in things Russian, Thomas intriguing. extensive medical nursing back- keep the Vikings in the game. Michigan put together two touch- Buccaneers was a tight one the whole Dale Sveum-led ballclub. With fans Knox 1-1-0 4-4-0 know many students’ schedules remarked, “It was a series of happy He is also a big fan of The Be ground working in geriatrics, The Vikings remain undefeated down drives of at least 80 yards way through; if only we could have hanging on every pitch in Miller Park Beloit 1-2-0 4-4-1 are very busy but I don’t want accidents. But I didn’t study any- Good Tanyas, Jolie Holland and obstetrics and medical surgery. at 3-0 in conference play, and their and picked off a brutal throw by run the ball to control the clock. and Shea Stadium, the Brew Crew Illinois C. 0-1-0 3-6-0 them to sacrifice their health.” thing Russian until I got to col- Photo by Tara Atkinson Primus. When it comes to read- “This is a very new and fun age next conference game, scheduled for Allan Evridge and took it in for six. After finding Greg Jennings for a made the big plays and wrapped up Monmouth 0-2-0 1-6-0 Thus far, Suzie Muenster lege.” The proud father of three poses among his bookshelves. ing, Thomas enjoys the Russian group for me to work with,” said Oct. 5, is against Carroll College. Suddenly, Michigan was up 20-19 score — thank you Ronde for fall- the wild card. Ripon 0-3-0 2-8-0 seems to have made herself at Thomas is already making symbolist poets such as Pasternak Suzie Muenster of the Lawrence Their next home game is Sept. 30 and looking for more. Michigan’s ing down — in the first quarter, the By the time this column hits home in the Health Center. waves by revitalizing the Russian his specialty, 20th-century Russian and Akhmatova. Kafka is another population. against UW-Oshkosh at 4 p.m. 6-foot-6-inch quarterback, Steven Packers offense did not do much to print, two games will have already Women’s Soccer “I really enjoy all the counsel- language program here at Lawrence literature and more specifically, the favorite. But his favorite book of As far as changes to the Health Threet, busted a 58-yard run to the help the defense. been played. Let’s hope we can take St. Norbert 3-0-0 6-5-1 ors and doctors here and I love through his teaching of the first year works of Vladimir Nabokov. all time is “Anna Karenina,” which Center go, Suzie Muenster would Badgers red zone that led to another The Bucs scored 20 unanswered one of those away from the Phils Lake Forest 3-1-0 5-4-0 working at Lawrence,” she said. of the Russian sequence. Already, Thomas is especially excited to he says includes one of the best like to push the herbal sides of Lady Vikes fall touchdown for the Wolverines. points, and things were looking rough and get two in Milwaukee in front Grinnell 2-0-0 8-1-0 “It’s a good fit for me and I hope enrollment in first-year Russian has be offering a team-taught course opening lines in all of literature: medicine and do some educational The Badgers needed to answer toward the end of the third quarter. of what I am sure will be a rocking Lawrence 2-1-0 3-6-0 everyone will agree.” doubled, and second-year courses in the spring with history profes- “All happy families are alike; each programs. back, and they almost did. Wisconsin Thankfully, Aaron Rodgers fit the crowd! Carroll 1-1-0 4-4-0 to Foresters have seen almost as much increase. sor Peter Blitstein. The course will unhappy family is unhappy in its She has already ordered many moved the ball down to the 5-yard ball in a tight spot and watched It is definitely not easy being Knox 1-1-0 1-9-0 Andy King Many students have cited his be titled “Power and Culture in the own way.” new pamphlets and hopes to get line of the home team, but Evridge Jennings take the ball in for a score a sports fan in Wisconsin. Injured Ripon 1-3-0 2-9-0 Staff Writer Russian Revolution.” lost a fumble when sacked on third once more. quarterbacks, big home runs, no Monmouth 0-1-0 2-3-2 down. Wisconsin’s defense stepped Rodgers then left the game with running game, no run defense, tight On Sept. 27, the women’s soc- Illinois C. 0-2-0 2-6-0 up and forced the Wolverines to a right shoulder injury, and fans saw ballgames and mental penalties all cer team played host to the visiting Beloit 0-3-0 4-5-0 punt. Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn warm- led to a gripping weekend. Let’s hope Lawrence meets the OC with celebrity Obama campaign Foresters of Lake Forest College. The Evridge made some nice tosses ing up — it even feels bad to type there is more to come! Volleyball first few minutes made it evident Nicole Capozziello minutes before the alleged starting tion were few and far between while Bryant talked for a bit about their Meanwhile in my pocket, my to move the ball down the field, and that sentence. St. Norbert 4-0 16-0 that the game would be high-paced Features Editor time of seven o’clock, ignoring the listener-friendly, John Mayer-esque own decisions to vote for Obama phone told me, all in capital let- eventually found tiny David Gilreath With the Bucs leading 20-14 and Beloit 1-0 7-9 because of the sheer athletic ability first of many text messages from my jams blared from the speakers. It felt and then offered the audience some ters, “You better be taking so many in the end zone for a 22-yard touch- with the ball, Charles Woodson took Ripon 3-1 7-9 of Lake Forest. Many times Forester If only to make my 16-year-old sister Natalia commanding — not like a Gap commercial. I wanted to inspiration, amidst flashes. “It’s our pictures that your index finger is Monmouth 2-2 8-7 midfielders and outside defenders sister jealous, I found myself in requesting — “detes.” buy sweaters, skinny jeans, perhaps job to be convincing our grandpar- imprinted with the camera button.” Illinois College 2-2 7-6 would be running at pace up the Riverview Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. From next to me, a stunned vote for Obama. ents, our parents,” said Brody. I later told my sister that while I Knox 2-2 3-8 touchline with the ball at their feet, 30, awaiting the appearance of Adam Rachel Russell asked, “Are we going For the next 47 minutes I Soon after, Brody and Bryant hadn’t taken any pictures, lots of Carroll 2-3 6-11 only to be tackled by the Viking Tennis dominates conference foes perched on the windowsill, turned things over to the audience people had. Without a hint of under- Grinnell 1-3 5-12 defense. looking at the crowd of over for questions. “How do you feel standing, she responded evenly, Kyle Nodarse games total in their three doubles them 6-3. Lawrence took points at Lake Forest 0-0 3-13 A strong opportunity in the 41st Staff Writer 300 people seated on the about a woman running for VP?” “Well, they better be your friends.” matches. both number-one and number-three Lawrence 0-4 0-15 minute found Sarah Ehlinger break floor of Riverview. We stared asked one audience member. After For the record, they are not. In singles, freshmen Elizabeth doubles to start off the match. Again, through two tackles and strike a expectantly at the decked-out quieting the crowd, which was react- At one point in the question The Lawrence women’s tennis Larson and Katherine Valde led the women dominated singles, tak- powerful shot from outside the pen- Women’s Tennis podium where the late teen ing with repulsion to Sarah Palin, and answer session, a fan and pro- team played through the weekend the way with mirror 6-1, 6-0 victo- ing four of the six possible matches alty area, only to hit the crossbar. Lawrence 3-0 11-4 heartthrob, now 28, would Brody said, “I love the idea of a spective voter screamed, “Why don’t to move to 7-0 in conference after a ries, and the seniors followed suit without dropping a set in those four As halftime approached, the St. Norbert 2-1 4-4 soon stand, or, judging by the woman in that position but it bums you run for president?” Brody, smile doubleheader against Beloit College with dominating wins from Hanah victories. Vikings stepped up their offensive Carroll 1-2 8-4 crowd, possibly descend from me out that that woman doesn’t rep- intact, replied, “I’d have the teen and Monmouth College Saturday. McCarthy, Lisa Ritland and Emily The Lady Vikes have one more efforts creating numerous opportu- Ripon 1-2 4-5 the heavens. I expected little resent any women I know.” vote locked in.” Truer words have The women’s team opened up Dalton. Senior Emma Kent, Viking conference meeting Oct. 9 with nities on goal. At halftime the score Beloit 0-2 6-7 from the event. My decision Saturday with a 9-0 sweep of Beloit of the Week, played a tough match Ripon College, our dreaded rivals, was 0-0 with the run of play being to vote for Obama, like most in the morning, dropping only one and ended up winning in a third set here at home at 4 p.m. Come out and relatively even. Lake Forest came out of the people in the room, set at number-six singles along the tiebreaker 10-4 to finish the sweep. support them as they try to finish strong in the second half sending was already sealed; I knew From our kitchen to yours: way. The lineup of freshman and Later in the day, the Vikings took the conference season undefeated! players forward once again but the only that it would be the first seniors continues to dominate con- it to Monmouth College, defeating Viking defense held strong. ference doubles, dropping only three thing my sister has regarded Statistics are courtesy of The Foresters first goal of the as cool since I could give her Guest chef Chris McGeorge www.lawrence.edu and match came in the 80th minute off rides. “Bond and bring him Chris McGeorge www.midwestconference. Guest Chef of a corner kick. The ball was served home for Christmas!” said Preheat oven to 325. Combine org and are current as of in and a Lake Forest attacker ran in one of her emphatic text mes- sugar, brown sugar and flour in a Volleyball drops conference games October 1, 2008 I enjoy making this recipe in the medium bowl. Stir in butter and strongly and headed the ball into sages. I promised only to let fall and winter. It is reminiscent of the net. The final goal of the match her know when he arrived. eggs. And vanilla, then macadamia Tristan Lipe a cookie, but I really like what the nuts and chips, and mix well. Pour was a long range effort from a Lake for The Lawrentian Melissa Schnettler and Claire Bohrer their momentum in the third game. intensity, but the Viking attack was a A few minutes later the pie crust adds to it. A little ice cream Forest center midfielder who floated added some strong attack and The Lady Blues served well and the bit timid and, falling 15-12 in game crowd was parted and, with filling into crust and bake until and caramel on the side makes for crust is a pale golden color and fill- the ball in over Viking goal keeper The Vikings volleyball team was aggressive serving to keep Lawrence Vikes battled hard to keep the game five to the Lady Blues. little warning, “OC” actor a nice finish. ing is set, about 50-60 minutes. Let Lindsay Ahlen in the 85th minute. excited going into this weekend to try in the match, but in the end the close. In the second game of the day, Adam Brody and actress and Scots blocking and intensity beat out Poor passing from the Vikings the Vikings took on the Warriors model Joy Bryant approached cool before serving. and find their first win of the season White Chocolate & the Vikes 25-22 and 25-22 to take let them down and they lost 25-23. of Wisconsin Lutheran. The Vikings the podium. I dialed an anx- and grab a conference win. Friday Macadamia Nut Pie night they kicked off the weekend the match. After that tough loss, the Vikings were both physically and mental- ious Natalia. Cameras flashed, It was clear that the Vikings had bounced right back and came out ly drained from their two earlier my sister complained that against the Scots of Monmouth. Ingredients: a chip on their shoulder when they strong in the fourth game. The matches and could not seem to find she couldn’t hear, cheers The first game started off great 1 pie crust, unbaked went in to their first of two matches Vikings had to win the fourth game the energy and motivation to be one erupted and girls squealed. for the Vikes when Laura Aerts Filling: on Saturday against Illinois College. to force a game five and a chance to hundred percent. The Vikings lost Diplomatically, Brody and served nine straight points to take 1/2 C sugar The Vikes played hard in the first get their first win. in three straight games 25-13, 25-15 Bryant kept the focus on a 9-0 lead. However, poor passing 1/2 C light brown sugar game but they fell to the Lady Blues Good setting from Laura Aerts and 25-15. Obama. on serve receive and good blocking Photo by Jami Lin 6 tablespoons flour 25-22. and Farrell Tremble and good The Vikings are in action again Nearing boxer-brief exposure, actor Adam Brody addresses the excitable crowd of Lawrentians. “We’re just ordinary citi- from the Scots brought the Scots 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, However, the Vikes came out in defense from Margaret Rhatican and this weekend Saturday, Oct. 4 against zens,” began Brody, an admis- right back into the game. melted the second game with fire in their Claire Bohrer helped the Vikings Marian and Dominican University at Brody. The event was sponsored to be on MTV?” For the first time in sion that immediately put me more The Vikes battled hard but in the 2 eggs eyes. The Vikes came back and beat force game five (25-20). Marian University. Then again Oct. by the local Obama Campaign for my Lawrence career, this seemed at ease about the entire hero-wor- end the Scots took the first game 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 25-21. The next two games played the Lady Blues 25-19 in the second In game five the Vikings kept 10 and 11 the Vikings play a tourna- Change and Lawrence’s College like a legitimate question; members shipping event. “We didn’t want to sit Photo courtesy of Chris McGeorge Photo courtesy of Katie Nadel game. Unfortunately, the Vikes lost the game close and played with high 1 C white chocolate chips Sophomore Celesta Kirk goes up for a header. out about the same way as the first. ment at UW-Oshkosh. Democrats. I entered the room three of the liberal arts bearded popula- by and not do anything.” Brody and The Lawrentian The Lawrentian

4 FEATURES Friday, october 3 2008 Friday, october 3 2008 Arts & Entertainment 9 LUCC General Council Candidates Visiting artist displays captivating New Conservatory Dean works in the Wriston Gallery looks to improve visibility District 1 (Colman Hall, Brokaw Hall, Off- District 4 (Kohler Hall, 733 & 739 Alton St.; Alex Schaaf of made sense, because before start- A&E Editor Campus Residents; 2 seats) 2 seats) Kirsten Rusinak tory students at UW-Milwaukee, of the previous paintings into one ing at 16 years ago, my for The Lawrentian which included many of Vansen’s intense composition. assumption was I would be a profes- A Meareg Amare, ‘11 (Colman 205) A isake Smith, ‘11 (Kohler 401)* former students, he was surprised at She found her inspiration in a There is a new dean in town, and sor teaching in a college somewhere, B Elizabeth (Ellie) Crean, ‘11 (Colman 213) B Xiao Hong Zhang, ‘12 (Kohler 204) Have you ever seen a painting so how knowledgeable each of the stu- film depicting a battle scene at night, he is going to make sure Lawrence that’s my first passion.” C Belaynesh Dejene, ‘10 (Colman 204) abstract that you could not help but dents seemed. never looks the same. Just kidding; Pertl is a firm advocate of the D Brittany Fleming, ‘12 (Coleman 228) District 5 (Quadrangle: 206 & 218 S. Lawe become one with it? Just by view- The stu- he is not quite that radical, but the liberal arts education, saying that E Hilary Haskell, ‘12 (Colman 217) ing one of the paintings by Leslie dents snidely new Dean of the Conservatory, Brian he “wouldn’t have left Microsoft to F Patrick McMonagle, ‘12 (Colman 303) St., 712 & 726 E. John St., 711 E. Alton St.; Vansen, who was the featured artist remarked that Pertl, is looking to make a few small come anywhere else.” and lecturer at last Friday’s opening Lewis ought to but vital changes to increase the vis- “That whole idea of the broad G Kyu-po Pyun, ‘12 (Colman 327) 1 seat) A Silvio Marquez, ‘11 (712 E. John St. (Beta) 202) at the Wriston Art Center, you find enroll in one ibility of both the Conservatory and liberal arts education sent me out B Maureen Darras, ‘11 (711 E. John St. 202)* yourself completely invading the of Vansen’s the university in general. prepared for everything I’ve done painting’s space — walking back and courses. In his opening address at this since,” he said. “I felt like the liberal District 2 (Hiett Hall, Ormsby Hall; 3 seats) A Justin Happ, ‘11 (Ormsby 213) forth, trying to peer into her intense B e f o r e year’s Welcome Week Concert, Pertl education I got here prepared to me B Jared Padway, ‘11 (Ormsby 221) District 6 (Sage Hall, 738, 741, & 742 E. John networks of lines and layers. b e g i n n i n g introduced himself to Lawrentians, to be very adaptable and agile, and I Flat acrylic on 60-by-60-inch can- her presenta- telling his unique and interesting think that’s just amazing. In today’s C ranga Wimalasuriya, ‘12 (Ormsby 223) St.; 2 seats) A Megan Rose (Skylar) Kogelschatz, ‘11 (Sage 222) vas was never so exhilarating. tion, Vansen background story. world, it’s even more important to It wasn’t easy, however. Vansen explained that Graduating from Lawrence in have that broad liberal arts educa- B Kaleesha Rajamantri, ‘10 (Sage 105)* District 3 (Plantz Hall, Union St. Residences; completed her bachelor’s degree she would 1986 with both a Bachelor of Music tion. Spending a thousand hours in 2 seats) at the University of Iowa and her present the degree in trombone performance and the practice room is not, I think, the District 7 (Trever Hall, 813 E. John St. and master’s degree at the University of paintings she a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, best way to become a professional A Mari Tsugawa, ‘11 (Plantz 227) Colorado at Boulder. She currently made in the he traveled to Australia, Tibet, Nepal musician.” 300 S. Meade St.; 2 seats) Photo by Katherine Langenfeld B Another candidate could not be found by teaches drawing and painting at the years 1992- Works by Leslie Vansen are the Wriston Gallery's first exhibit of the year. and India on the Thomas Watson While not a radical bent on September 30th; a special election will be held later A Murtaza Amiryar, ‘09 (Trever 308) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2007 in chron- Fellowship, studying such things as reshaping the foundations of the in the term to fill the vacancy — please contact Dan B Wesley Hendrickson, ‘12 (Trever 102) where our own gallery curator and ological order so that she could which caused her to contemplate Aboriginal didgeridoo playing and Conservatory, there are a few chang- Crouse, LUCC Parlimentarian, if you are interested. C Naveed Islam, ‘11 (Trever 305) history of photography professor, show the audience her artistic pro- “how much color was in black and Tibetan sacred es the new Frank Lewis, came to know Vansen cess of recommitting to ideas and white.” chanting. dean wants to * indicates an '07-'08 Council member up for re-election As a result, her most character- Pertl then see happen. istic techniques involved layering went on to “My back- paintings, composing monochromat- receive a mas- ground is in ic lines on the top layer, and peeling ter’s degree ethnomusicog- LUCC General Council elections began yesterday and will continue until mid- off pieces of tape from the bottom and a doctorate raphy, so I’d night on Monday, Oct. 6. All students are encouraged to vote for their dis- layer, causing the previous paintings before landing like to increase to show through in bright bursts of an unlikely job our world trict representatives at their hall desks or info desks. color. at Microsoft. music and eth- Integrating all these techniques There, he was nography, and into one painting takes an artist appointed the I think it fits anywhere from fifteen to eigh- task of selecting into Lawrence’s Results will be published in The Lawrentian on Friday, Oct. 10. teen months to finish. Some days, and captioning liberal arts said Vansen, “I spend the entire many different theme. We time at studio painting one or two pieces of music learn different lines…Things stay similar for a long from around the languages, we time, but exploration creates a new world for the study abroad, Trains, Kopeeks, honey, form.” Encarta World and I think Each piece renders comparisons: Atlas Project. we need to do change and repetition, close and far, S t u d e n t s that in music Photo by Katherine Langenfeld obvious and hidden, singular and may remember too. That’s a Artist Leslie Vansen discussed the methodology of her works Friday evening for an audience of students, plural, being and becoming, fast and Encarta from Photo by Mike Korcek big area that faculty, and community members. and a dash of Smetana: Dean Brian Pertl recently joined the Lawrence com- I want to see slow, dark and light. middle-school munity as Dean of the Conservatory. A Lawrence alum, The galleries are open to the days, and at Pertl is excited to be back. boosted, and and admire her work. techniques that she employed in public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday the time it was that’s already Reflections on a year abroad in Russia Introducing Vansen at the open- earlier paintings. through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. a revolutionary and groundbreak- happening,” he said. ing, Lewis explained that when he As a result, the last painting she Saturday and Sunday. ing tool, but as Pertl admits, it did Another change makes sense taught a class of first year art his- showed incorporated all the details after considering his background in Cheyenne Connor On a side note: Do not ever worry you money at an ATM. Russia’s cur- become less relevant with the quick technology. for The Lawrentian about leaving tips directly on the rency is the ruble, and the cent rise of user-created websites. “I want to increase the web pres- table or someone will most likely equivalent is the kopeek. With the “Things like Wikipedia really ence, to make that more dynamic. I think that you foolishly forgot cash dollar losing value internationally, changed the game, where all of a Walking once again across LU want to start web-casting all of the that in theory is now up for grabs. last time I checked $1 could get you sudden, spending lots of money to after a year abroad — possible with concerts from the chapel, so alums, No one expects you to tip unless you about 24 rubles and 60 kopeeks. have a full editorial staff creating help from non-LU funding, The parents, [and other] people can hear are at an expensive place and in that Cash is the way to go and if you Oktoberfest 2008 encyclopedias when your competi- Benjamin A. Gilman International what’s going on in real time instead case it will be included in the bill. want to be prepared, make sure you tors are basically spending nothing, Scholarship — seems at the very of just hearing about it from their During my time, it also became have a variety of kopeek coins as I we just can’t do this anymore,” he least surreal. As cliché as it sounds, students,” he said. apparent to me that honey is not found that disgruntled clerks would said. “So they basically stopped.” stepping off the plane in Moscow’s “I want to improve visibility,” something to be toiled with in often ask you to check for exact Pertl went on to describe the Sheremetovo International Airport he continued. “There’s a lot of great change. shift to Lawrence. seems like yesterday. stuff here, and the thing I always hear Be it Russia or any other country, “In the last years that big proj- In order to reach my ultimate is ‘Oh yes, Lawrence Conservatory, studying abroad is a must as part of ect sort of dwindled,” said Pertl. “I destination of the city of Saratov, that’s one of education’s best kept your experience here at Lawrence. I was doing things like working on I opted for a mode of transporta- secrets’ — I don’t want it to be a "...honey is not some- would strongly recommend taking the MSN website, X-Box, things like tion that most people take to travel secret! I want people to know, if Russian and traveling to Russia. I do that, which is interesting, but to me between every imaginable city in people say ‘I’m from Lawrence’ I thing to be toiled not have enough space within this wasn’t as meaningful as working on Russia: a train. You must know that want them to say, ‘Oh ok, I got it, article to even begin to scratch the the educational product.” there is a set routine once you are that’s a great place!’” with in Russia." surface of what you will experience. “So this opportunity to switch aboard, which includes paying for Many students can breathe a If anything though, when you are into a place like Lawrence where clean sheets, changing into a comfy sigh of relief, however, as the former there you will know to always ask for you’re right in the heart of things set of clothes to sleep in — for over- Microsoft employee made no men- Russia. I encountered more varieties some smetana. and you have the potential to make night hauls — and most importantly tion of removing the Apple comput- than can be conceived, all of which Consider this: I for one tended a lot of impact, it seemed to make a switching into a pair of sturdy slip- ers from the Conservatory computer proved to be addictive. However, in to think that scholarships were this lot of sense,” Pertl concluded. pers or tapetchki. lab, among other places. They are addition to eating it by the spoonful, mystical thing college students only Photo by Sarah Davies “It does seem like a drastic shift This attire makes for a some- College Avenue overflowed with students and community members this past weekend in celebration of Oktoberfest. safe for now. many stir it generously into a hot dream about — an entity clearly from Microsoft to Lawrence,” he what awkward sense of intimacy went on to say. “But for me, it sort with complete strangers. Being the cup of tea. Any Russian will tell you beyond my reach. The Benjamin A. foreigner, I’m the only one that felt honey can combat just about any Gilman International Scholarship that awkward. cold or mild fever and is the pre- welcomingly proved me wrong, and As last year was not my first ferred method of treatment. In fact, I was awarded $5,000 towards my time to Russia, I was able to notice it is often sold at drugstores. Just try trip. HELP THE ENVIRONMENT some familiarities this time around. to make sure the source is reliable Of course you have to qualify For instance, I found if I was ever to avoid cheap mockeries, which are — do not be intimidated. in doubt as to what I would like, I diluted with average sugar. would simply ask for smetana, which Now that you know what scrump- Recycle this newspaper! is comparable to sour cream. tious things to taste and buy, how do For more information, check out I guess, just think ketchup in you pay? Unless you are in Moscow http://www.iie.org//programs/gil- America, every restaurant has it and or a ritzy newly built establishment, man/index.htm. It's easy being green. it goes with practically everything. credit and debit cards will only get The Lawrentian The Lawrentian

8 Arts & Entertainment Friday, october 3 2008 Friday, october 3 2008 FEATURES 5 Lawrence students agree: Bad Touch good Coming to Jake Cihla evening clearly reflected the musical and Versace inter- your senses Beautifications now on display campus-wide for The Lawrentian bond shared by these three men. The wove their melodic organ trio of Hammond B3, drums lines creating an Last Saturday Lawrentians had and guitar is a standard format in intense emotional the opportunity to hear some incred- the jazz world, but those expecting dialogue across the Movies ibly progressive, original music from the straight ahead swing and groov- stage, with taste- Friday, October 3 This past summer, improvements were one of New York’s up and coming ing blues typical of an organ trio ful interjections by made to various campus locations. The groups, Bad Touch. The band mem- had a surprise waiting for them. The Poor on drums. “How to Lose Friends and bers, guitarist Nate Radley, organ- concert consisted entirely of original Talking with Sampson House, pictured left, received a ist Gary Versace and drummer Ted compositions, which defied tradi- members of the Alienate People” Poor held an hour-long question and tional categorization into a standard audience after the beautiful new paint job on the building's answer session in the afternoon, genre; it could best be described as a concert, there was “Nick and Nora's Infinite during which they discussed their combination between contemporary general consensus edifice. Sage Hall and the quad, pictured individual influences and career jazz and free improvisation. that something Playlist” below, were landscaped in preparation for experiences. Through their stories, While Bad Touch’s music lacked truly great had just they provided invaluable informa- clear, defined melodies, it conveyed happened. Carl “Blindness” the opening of the campus center next fall. tion for those Lawrentian musicians indescribable amounts of emotion, Kennedy was espe- considering a move to “The City” with each tune revealing yet another cially moved by the — as New York is referred to in the layer of feeling. At first I felt that dynamic contrast Construction continues on the campus jazz realm. both Radley and Versace could have between the organ center, while the land bridge is now open Every member of Bad Touch used more sonically colorful settings and guitar; at times, stressed how fortunate they are as on their instruments. However, the each musician for use. These outdoor projects are occur- individuals to play within such a more I listened, the more I heard would alternately ing alongside interior renovations on the cohesive group, which allows them the organ and guitar blend into one increase the dra- to be their own person musically. cohesive-sounding instrument. matic tension lead- other end of campus. Cloak Theater and Their performance later in the Throughout the concert, Radley ing to an ebb and flow of Photo by Jami Lin Harper Hall also received renovations over m u s i c a l Guitarist Nate Radley and drummer Ted Poor performed on Saturday. the summer recess. conversa- By their own description Bad tion, only to be resolved Touch “has set out to nurture their by the swell of music from identity as a collective. With a shared both musicians simulta- goal of developing improvised neously, completely over- music, these likeminded musicians whelming the listener. draw on a wide spectrum of jazz As Poor pointed out in improvisational techniques within his conversations with the original compositions.” Bad Touch audience after the concert, has clearly taken the jazz world to a part of the reason for this new dimension. nearly telepathic level of Like Ahmad Jamal’s revolu- DVD communication was due tionary trio from the 1950s, this to Versace filling both the group would rightly hold the title Tuesday, October 7 role of keyboardist and as “Chamber Music of the New bassist. With an organ- Jazz.” Their sound is progressive “Paranoid Park” ist, the group closes the and unique and, with any luck, this gap that has perpetually group will continue to develop and “The Happening” plagued the bass-piano evolve over the years, becoming one connection, allowing for of the defining small groups of the “The Visitor” Photo by Jami Lin a much more cohesive progressive jazz movement. Gary Versace enthralls Lawrentians this past Saturday evening with his experimental performance with band Bad Touch. rhythm section. : “” Soundboard Open Mic Eric Klosterman and even his own success (“Free for The Lawrentian Coffee”). In his days, his After a long three years consist- “angry young man” image gave cre- ing of orchestra tours, soundtrack dence to his sarcastic wit but now work and a stunning reunion show as a forty-something father of two, with his old bandmates, Ben Folds he has shown some signs of settling has finally made the wait for a new down. album worthwhile. “Way to Normal” “The Way to Normal” cover and shows a stark transition from the booklet depict Folds as lounging in subdued, introspective effort of his own warped suburban world, but “” to a more he is still apt to send sardonic jabs lighthearted album of meticulously from afar at anyone who asks for it. crafted pop songs. In “The Frown Song,” Folds sings, The album contains several “Tread slowly from the car to the spa standout tracks. “Hiroshima” pays / like a weary war-torn refugee / Music tribute to both an hit crossing the border with your starv- Tuesday, October 7 (“”) and a less-for- ing child / It’s a struggle just to get tunate hit of Ben’s own. Also, “You to shiatsu.” Don’t Know Me,” is a charmingly Gone are the days of Ben Folds Deerhoof “Offend Maggie” quirky duet between Folds and indie trying to find his place in a world songstress . And final- he does not feel at home in; as he Lambchop ly, there’s “Cologne,” a bittersweet moves toward his own personal idea ballad that remains endearing while of normality, he now speaks from a “OH (ohio)” avoiding heavy-handed clichés. curmudgeonlier standpoint. Another track, “Brainwascht,” One would not be surprised if in Of Montreal “Skeletal Lamping” staggers and stomps along like an 40 years he ends up as a crotchety, old Ben Folds Five track and sits geriatric piano rocker who berates nicely among the other more pop- curious trespassers from his porch, oriented songs. The fun does not threatening to put a keytar where stop at the end of the album though; the sun don’t shine. one can also check out the fake As long as he keeps honing his album “leak” masterminded craft, his fans probably won’t mind by Folds for eager pirates to lap up. him. Set against the backdrop of his Even though people — mainly hook-laden melodies are Folds’ trade- music critics — wonder when Ben mark satirical lyrics. As he pounds will make peace with his angst-rid- out catchy chord progressions at den self, it is clear that he will his piano, Ben spouts vitriol towards continue to make whatever music he Photo by Stephen Anunson wants to anyway. It does not matter Rich Jones, pictured above, and Cara Wantland and Andre Juan, pictured below, performed to a such unsuspecting subjects as self- full Coffeehouse Sunday evening at the year's first Soundboard. Soundboard showcases student absorbed suburbanites (“The Frown whether or not he wins the battle, musicians every Sunday in the Coffeehouse. We look forward to a very exciting year and wel- Song”), overhyped-but-unsubstanti- because he could not care less. come new performers to the stage! ated New Age cures (“Dr. Yang”) Photos by Naveed Islam The Lawrentian The Lawrentian

6 opinions & Editorials Friday, october 3 2008 Friday, october 3 2008 opinions & Editorials 7 all, not only because it takes a huge chunk out of your social schedule, My Great Depression Just but because that’s not the cool part. Politics as usual: candidates first If you have an attractive room- Staff Editorial What’s scarier than realizing that to google hobo signs, so I should cars. Maybe, just maybe, we could mate, or a roommate from a strict or J.B. Sivanich $2,500 tax credits for individuals McCain was concerned first and Staff Writer one’s collegiate career is drawing to be able to weather this storm out solve the energy crisis and the eco- Give Up. adamantly Christian family who has and $5,000 tax credits for families foremost about who he works best an end? Starting senior year during alright. Also, if I disappear and nomic crisis by melding the two. felt oppressed in the past, it’s best as a reimbursement of sorts. On a with and who would be a worthy one of the worst economic times join the circus the government will Sorry. That was a stretch. to make some friends with futons, Intelligent Branding Since the selection of Sarah Palin more humorous note, John McCain replacement in case he is unable to as John McCain’s running mate, the said, “[Sarah Palin] knows more serve, he would have picked Sen. Joe in America’s history. Most college probably have a hard time tracking One thing that I hope in my unless you feel comfortable sleeping This year, Lawrence University is universalizing its graduation Lawrence Love with 2008 election has taken a turn for about energy than probably anyone Lieberman or former Pennsylvania graduates face a certain amount of me down for my student loans. I’m heart of hearts is that we may see in the lounge or sharing your bed- requirements through the implementation of the Senior Experience. the worst. Although the beginning in the United States.” Sarah Palin’s Gov. Tom Ridge, his two top picks uncertainty and with the economy pretty sure I didn’t add “Bubbles the a second coming of my favorite Erin Campbell Watson room with two people who are not Every freshman this year will be required to finish a final project that of this dirty politicking is disput- record of lying deserves a whole col- before he had to make a very un- in the shape that it is, those post product of the Great Depression: very interested in sleep. ties together the ideas they have studied throughout their undergradu- able, the most obvious moment that umn by itself, if not a short book. maverick-like bow to the GOP’s graduation jitters are tenfold. This Thinkin' about egomania’s prodigal son Orson The health center is the most ate years, called the Senior Experience. Lawrence has always been a began this new direction of low Using lies and deceit to try to base. By overstepping Lieberman blows. Welles. Hopefully discontent and affordable supplier of the morn- well-kept secret, and it is obvious and right that part of the current Appearing blows and distorted records was change people’s minds on how they and Ridge for Palin, Sen. McCain As a theatre major, I found the things & cynicism haven’t become so familiar ing-after pill. The health center is administration’s mission is to increase visibility and awareness of our Sen. McCain’s now infamous “sex should vote does say something decided that being the most quali- closing of Starbucks cafés across to us that we can’t channel some also closed on Saturday and Sunday special and innovative programs, especially in relation to individualized Talkin' Appealing ed.” ad. As many of you probably about these politicians. It shows fied person for the job is not the the nation particularly distressing; of that anger into something cre- mornings, which means by the time learning. know by now, this ad claimed that a sense of arrogance toward the single-most important criteria for nothing stings more than watching about ative. Adorable as Adam Brody was Now that you don’t live with you trot over there, you will be Lawrence’s faculty and students take part in a nurturing and - while in the Illinois state senate, Sen. greater populace and a lack of trust the Vice Presidential position. the back-up career you never wanted Tuesday evening, that wasn’t the your mom anymore, it’s a great time pushing your 72 hour limit. Best ligent system of personalized learning that is still relevant to the world. Obama voted to teach sex-education in the American people, or at least But this was more than just slip slowly out of reach. Not only am stuff sort of scenario I was hoping for. to explore yourself, including unat- to wait to act on your urges until The plan to expand this kind of learning into every student’s education to kindergartners. The ad did not in their intellect or analytical think- a political move; it was a danger- I confused as to how this happened, with Nora Taylor I am well aware that I am about tractive facial hair options. The best Sunday night, at the latest, so that through the Lawrence Experience is an excellent idea. explain, however, that sex-education ing skills. These tactics, however, ous one. In his desperation to win but also I’m not sure about this bail- as unqualified to write a column thing to do is allow your beard to on Monday morning, you will be in The Lawrentian staff lauds the school for continuing its policy of classes were to be age-appropriate say something about the greater this election, Sen. McCain has put out. Since when did Wall Street turn Wonder Cadet” to my list of other about the economy as ______is grow to such an extent that when you the clear. individualized learning, but does not know if the university is purely which would translate to teaching American populace. someone with no foreign policy or into the drunk, slutty, irresponsible known names. to be the nominee for ______, come home for Thanksgiving, it will Unfortunately, your mother is interested in adjusting our curriculum or simply publicly branding about inappropriate touching at the Electoral politics are a science, national security experience (and sibling that steals your Christmas If faced with an economic cri- but if I’m not going to give a voice to be unclear whether you have been not running for vice president, so no the existing programs for marketing reasons. The four years spent at kindergarten level. and these types of strategies would if recent interviews are any sign, a money and makes you drive them sis, the new president can take a the common man, who is? living in an unimproved cabin, or one will view your unplanned preg- Lawrence are rich with one-on-one interaction with professors in areas Instead of claiming the high- not be put in place if they were not frighteningly basic understanding to AA? page from FDR’s book and start With all this talk about Wall whether you have simply been away nancy as a cute little “blessing.” of special interest; the Senior Experience will ensure that the same er ground, the Obama campaign proven effective. Some might even of such issues) in the White House. Not one to be negative, I started some sweet WPA programs. This is Street ignoring Main Street, I have to at college for a couple of months. Because you are a freshman, opportunities for individualized study in unique topics will be open to released an ad in Spanish connect- say that a candidate who sticks to As one commentator noted, nothing to look at the positives; I’ve reached the opportunity to fix the country’s wonder: What about College Avenue? This will assert your independence upperclass men will probably have students from every department. ing John McCain to anti-immigrant outlining detailed policies at every Gov. Palin has done has reassured one really strong one: I have no infrastructure we’ve all been waiting Will entering the work force armed and show how much importance already thought of many reasons The only concern with the new Senior Experience is that we rants of radio host Rush Limbaugh, opportunity and forgoes the theat- voters that “she [has] anything but money now so I don’t really need to for! Religious studies and East Asian with a strong sense of individualism is placed on physical grooming at why you should consider dating should consider advertising new programs at Lawrence as unique to which were taken out of context. rics that, for better or worse, have a millimeter-thin understanding of worry about losing it all. I also took philosophy majors can repave our and the knowledge that I’m prob- Lawrence. them, or at least consider giving the Lawrence curriculum instead of as interesting programs that we This is ironic, since Rush Limbaugh become the modern political cam- the issues facing the country she Podair’s 1920’s/Great Depression/ highways while Biomedical ethics ably the only person in the room Declaring your recently discov- them a passionate, drunken evening learned from others. A culmination of a Lawrentian's career called the viciously attacked John McCain for paign has a poor grasp of realpolitik. hopes to help lead.” New Deal course so I think I’m majors can help irrigate the driest who has read “If on a winter’s night ered interest in the philosophical of your time. Do not be persuaded. It Senior Experience should reflect a Lawrentian's undergraduate experi- supporting an immigration reform Since politicians cannot be trusted McCain was the one who said pretty well prepared. parts of New Mexico. Who knows? a traveler” be enough? Turns out aspect of religion will earn you huge is not a good idea. Actually, although ence, not one of an Oxford or College of Wooster student. bill. to tell the truth the new litmus test that spending five years in Vietnam I like beans, I’ve read the Grapes The unwashed masses may even be there are a lot of things to think points with the ladies, and any of the it may seem like an instant shot Our education should be innovative, but our traditions should Possibly worse than these ads has become to see what depths they prisoner of war camp taught him of Wrath, I’m not from Oklahoma, I able to help build wind turbines or about this year and some of them half-breed hipsters left on campus. at popularity and coolness, dating remain our own in order for us to maintain our unique character. are the inaccurate records of the will go in terms of promised policy that country was a cause greater enjoy train rides and I have begun work on assembly lines for electric aren’t all that funny. It is wise to take Hinduism, and upperclass men is a pretty stupid candidates and of their opponents. and constructed alliances just to get than himself, but by picking Palin, proclaim to be considering a minor idea. It will only make everyone During his acceptance speech at the elected. he has not put his country first by in religious studies. Everyone will question your standards and your Democratic National Convention, This is nothing compared to possibly putting in the hands of think you are smart and thoughtful. intelligence as you jump at a chance Barack Obama said that John McCain Sen. McCain’s choice of Alaskan someone who is scarily unprepared Appleton's Natural Step You would never want to actually go to date the same guys we’ve been would tax health insurance benefits Governor Sarah Palin as his run- — if not ill-suited — to run it, he has so far as to practice any religion at rejecting for three years. that Americans buy through employ- ning mate. It was a highly political put his own campaign and agenda Making the Fox Valley eco-friendly ers that would cost the middle class moved aimed at attracting female first. $3.6 trillion while failing to mention voters and activating the pro-life Jessica Vogt In the years since my June 2005 in Switzerland in the 1980s and ‘90s years ago. Last June, the authors with similar concerns are surfac- FILL THIS SPACE WITH that McCain’s plan also called for base of the Republican Party. If John Staff Writer graduation, Appleton’s urban sprawl by Karl Heinrik Robert, the Natural of the book gave a workshop in the ing throughout the Fox Valley. As has resulted in the clearing of the Step framework aims to encour- Fox Valley. Lawrence University finally joins the By now we’ve all heard that farms and small patches of for- age communities to turn themselves This fall, Leslie Taylor of the sustainability movement this year, YOUR OWN VERSION OF Lawrence is embarking on a two- est that used to surround the high into “eco-municipalities” that seek Sustainable Fox Valley Initiative and the community as a whole begins to year “theme year” focusing on the school and the edge of the city. to reduce dependence on fossil fuels ECOS Fox Valley organized the most at least think about the necessary environment and sustainability. But North Appleton has gone from a and non-renewable resources and recent wave of study circles. When ingredients of a sustainable com- did you know that the Fox Cities well-planned community where reduce human impact on nature; at asked why she became involved with munity. THE NEWS. has been engaging in an effort to neighborhoods are no more than a the same time these communities this initiative, she replied, “I just Although Appleton currently become a more eco-friendly commu- short walk or school bus ride from want the Fox Valley to take better has not passed any official resolu- nity for the past two years? the local elementary school to a care of the natural assets that we tion to join the “eco-municipality”

Neither did I, until this past sprawling series of housing develop- have.” She added that the Fox Valley movement, other surrounding cit- (AND GET PAID FOR IT, TOO!) summer. As a lifelong Appleton resi- ment piled upon housing develop- does not have the organizations ies have. In the greater Fox Valley, dent and environmentalist, I would ment, many more than a ten minute necessary to promote sustainability the City of Neenah and the Town love to see the town move in a drive from the nearest grocery store “across all the political boundaries,” of Menasha have passed official more sustainable direction. I always or school. and so she wanted to be a part of resolutions to become “eco-munici- remember being frustrated as a kid Unlike the Downtown Appleton citizen-oriented response. palities,” as defined by the Natural WE WANT TO with how unfriendly the roads were with which Lawrence students are Joining an Appleton study circle Step framework. They join Ashland to bikes. Then, as a teenager want- familiar and where residents can this fall is Assistant Professor of and Dane County as some of the ing to go to the mall, but lacking the walk to the farmer’s market or book- History Monica Rico. When asked first communities in Wisconsin to PUBLISH YOUR ability to drive myself there, I dab- store, residents of greater Appleton why, she replied, “Because I live attempt sustainability. bled in the public transit system. I are forced to rely on their cars for here!” Rico’s excitement has a hint It is the beginning of the “Natural immediately became frustrated with transportation. This reliance on cars of obligation in it. “As a citizen, it’s Step” and we can only hope that citi- the hour and ten minutes it took to and bike unfriendly roads are just meet the needs of people “fairly important to me to get involved in zens and city governments will con- POLITICAL OPINION! bus to the mall from my house. some of the many reasons Appleton and efficiently.” The principles have efforts to make our communities tinue to take the next steps toward by Muessig Will As I entered my final days at could use some work in the sustain- been laid out in a book called The more sustainable,” she added. fully sustainable communities. Appleton North High School, I began ability arena. Natural Step for Communities, by Like me, Rico’s main concerns in Op-Art to also realize just how developed Two years ago, a project called Torbjorn Lahti and Sarah James. the Fox Cities focus on land use and Appleton was becoming. I could the Sustainable Fox Valley Initiative The key to the Natural Step lies urban sprawl. “I’d like to see some Resources: "The Natural Step for recall my days in freshman gym was born, with the intent of coordi- in “study circles,” where citizens smart growth controls implemented, Communities", Sarah James and CONTACT MAC WATSON where kicking a soccer ball out of nating efforts to transform Appleton read the book and discuss the sus- and I’d like to see us strengthen our Torbjorn Lahti, New Society Press: the field meant going to dig it out of and the surrounding areas into a tainable principles and how to inte- public transit system so that people 2004. ([email protected]) the cornfields across the road. Now, more sustainable community. The grate them into their community. in new neighborhoods are not totally housing developments completely beginning of the program is called The first of these study circles in dependent on cars,” Rico says. surround the high school grounds. “The Natural Step.” First developed the Fox Valley occurred about two Taylor, Rico and citizens Photo poll by Sarah Page “I’ll spend more money.” “I’ll turn off my computer “I’ll vote for Obama!” at night. My baby needs her The opinions expressed in - D.J. Brengle sleep!” - April West these editorials are those of the students, faculty, “What will - Stephen Swain and community members who submitted them. All you do this facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions year to piece except for the staff editorial, which represents make a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian wel- POLL the cam- comes everyone to submit “I’ll make it rain.” their own opinions using the “I’ll only make coffee once a "I’ll live in the dark." “Recycling all the bottles and parameters outlined in the day.” cans I find around my dorm!” masthead. pus more - Molly Preston - Carrie Reynolds PHOTO - Ali Scattergood - Cait Davis