voLuMe 103, nuMber 15 WWW.davidsonian.CoM Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Hackenson wins 2012 SGA Presidential Election The Davidsonian gets a closer look at the next big man on campus SaraH wELty budget during his term. News Editor “To my knowledge the SGA budget right now is $30-32,000, and I would at- On Tuesday, it was announced that Billy tempt to cut that down almost to half,” he Hackenson ’13 will be the next SGA Presi- said. “We’re looking at $15-16,000. ZipCar dent. The Category II elections, held Mon- would not be included in that [cut], because day, were the culmination of a whirlwind that’s a new organization that I think would week of campaigning and debate between eventually pay for itself. In terms of where Hackenson and his opponent, Elyas Munye we’re going to cut, I think we can move a lot ’13. of programming funding over to the Union Last Thursday’s Presidential Debate Board activities, and really become more of gave the candidates the opportunity present a policy administration.” their platforms to a student audience for the Later, the Davidsonian sat down with fi rst time. Hackenson to hear him expand on the ideas “The SGA functions best when you he had explored in the debate. understand it as your organization” said Despite the ambition of his budget- President Quillen, who opened the debate slashing promise, Hackenson’s real passion proceedings. “I hope that you’ll take the op- is Davidson’s social culture. portunity to make the SGA your representa- “Social culture is the real reason why tive organization without the kind of cyni- I’m running,” he said. “That’s where we cism that can accompany how many of us have a problem. Our academics are great. now think about politics.” We have a great volunteer record. People Where Hackenson’s platform included are involved in activities. But where people various practical applications of his policy really need to improve is in that social cul- ideas, Munye’s rhetoric was more abstract. ture. I’m not going to get up there and say, “Unity,” Munye said. “That’s why I’m ‘students, no more black-out drinking,’ but here. There’s a gap between what people are we have to start engaging in the tough con- passionate about and in what we debate in versations.” the SGA. My goal is to bring us all together. Hackenson fi rst became interested in Unity, that’s the most important thing.” policy surrounding social culture when he Perhaps the most astonishing develop- served on the Campus Committee on Reli- ment of the debate was Hackenson’s claim Billy Hackenson ’13 and President Quillen share a look during the the SGA presidential that, if elected, he would halve the SGA See SGA, page 4 election. Photo by Tripp Bartholomew Ambitious sophomore gains attention for DJ work LiaNa corwiN school and music, using his free time away Staff Writer from academics to focus on creating remixes and new songs. With such rapidly increasing Michael Brun, a sophomore from Haiti, exposure, Brun has been receiving commis- has made a career out of his “free time.” sions from major labels (which he is unable We’ve all seen him DJ either on the week- to disclose at this time). Next week, Brun ends or during Live Thursdays, but what travels to NYC to meet with labels and dif- some people may not know is that his career ferent management groups, as well as to play has recently started to take the pre-med stu- a gig on Friday. With so much buzz surround- dent way outside of the Davidson bubble. ing Brun and his music, he expects to spend At 16, Brun became interested in being a DJ quite a few weekends away from Davidson through friends who were working as DJs at this semester. the time. He credits his musical background Although being a DJ is his passion, Brun in piano and guitar as being helpful when he is also dedicated to pursuing his pre-med aca- started producing. demic track. Wherever his career takes him, Back when he was fi rst began his DJ he is committed to continuing his studies in career, Brun’s songs, which he uploaded to this area. When asked how he plans to make multiple sharing sites that host music online, time for not one, but two demanding careers, were receiving around 50 plays a month. As Brun replied that he would “probably [DJ] a testament to how far he has come in such a for a few years and see how it goes, and then short time, Brun’s new song that he posted a continue with pre-med after.” week ago has already had 12,000 listens. To clarify for those who are unclear about Michael Brun ’14 performs at Live Thursday. Photo by Mark Sehnert At the moment, Brun is juggling both the difference between DJ and producing

The Aquila Theatre The men’s basketball team’s Davidson has offered its production of The Importance game against Wichita State semester in India program of Being Earnest graced the drew national attention. The continuously since 1981. Duke Family Performance women’s basketball team Last semester, the theme Hall this weekend with a is well on their way to the of the trip was ecology and single Saturday performance. SoCon championship The environmental studies. It was The show was part of swim team performed at their the fi rst time that the program this year’s Artist Series, conference meet and had a has been offered at Davidson. sponsored by the Union great showing. Board. see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS see NEWS, page 3 News Page 2 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 New Davidson website enters first phase of ‘revamp’ Eric Sawyer The project to overhaul the Davidson News Editor homepage began in November. To assist with the redesign, the College hired the A new Davidson homepage was marketing firm BarkleyREI, which has launched on Feb. 14, the first phase in an assisted North Carolina State University, ongoing project to revamp the Davidson Queens University of Charlotte and other website. The project aims to give visitors a higher education institutions in the state sense of what Davidson as a community is and nationwide with their websites. about by incorporating digital multimedia “We’re working with an outside firm and social media into the site, as well as that will allow us to elevate the website to making it more navigable and user friendly. meet the expectation of the campus com- As the website overhaul continues, expect munity and prospective students,” Minor to see improvements in the lower-level said. pages similar to the homepage as well as a Those involved in the web redesign redesign of InsideDavidson. project aim to launch a new website that The existing Davidson website was represents the beauty of the campus and launched in Jan. 2006. The changes are showcases the Davidson community on responses to user feedback that, besides the homepage. The new website should, as not capture the essence of Davidson as a Minor said, “showcase the institution” for community, the site has some technical prospective students, faculty and staff, and issues such as the search bar and missing or alumni. outdated pages. The homepage is also a step toward Both the Davidson website and Insid- integrating social media, including the @ eDavidson, the campus intranet dedicated DavidsonCollege Twitter account, with the to internal affairs, are in the process of be- Davidson website. When the new website ing redone from scratch. The new homep- is ready, including the new homepage, age that launched last week is a temporary social media and other information about placeholder, addressing the strategic goals the college will be more accessible than at of the developers in the short term until the present. The buttons on the main page, such full website launches. as “Academics” and “Student Life” will be “For both InsideDavidson and the turned into dropdown menus with links to public website we’re essentially starting major points of interest. over,” said Doug Minor, Director of Digital Together, these changes aim to make Communications for the College. “We’re the website more accessible and to bet- developing strategies for both sites, looking ter communicate the qualities that make at a new information architecture, … new Davidson as an institution stand out. design, new features, and so forth. That project will be taking place over this year.” Faculty Spotlight By Lyla Halsted - Senior Staff Writer

Dr. Thomas Pegelow Kaplan Associate Professor of History

Thomas Pegelow Kaplan, Associate Professor of History, teaches courses in European history including a seminar on the Holocaust. This semester, Pegelow Kaplan is also teaching in the Humanities Program for the first time. “It is very exciting that there is such a focus on interdisciplinary cooperation at Davidson. It is not only encouraged, but expected,” he said. Pegelow Kaplan studies modern German history, genocide and the Holocaust. He completed his undergraduate studies in Germany but received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His current research involves American studies in the sixties, and he is in the process of writing a volume for the Holo- caust Museum in Washington. After attending small universities in Germany that would be con- sidered very large by American standards, Pegelow Kaplan prefers Davidson’s small size. He is glad to have time for research and to be able to work with small groups of students. When asked about his favorite aspect of Davidson, he replied, “I greatly appreciate the much-needed effort on part of the adminis- tration to further diversify the college’s student body and faculty.” As for his time outside of the classroom, Dr. Pegelow Kaplan turns to the outdoors. “I really enjoy hiking,” he said. “It is great to be in a state with such wonderful mountains.” Those who have taken classes with him might already have heard that Pegelow Kaplan was in Germany when the Berlin Wall fell. He visited the wall a few weeks after the events began and recalled that the atmosphere was like that of a street party. He compared the feeling on the streets to the time shortly after President Obama’s election, stating that people were drawn togeth- er and supporting each other in that moment, even if the sentiment didn’t last. News The Davidsonian Page 3 Student trip to India emphasized environmental studies

Lyla Halsted and historical significance like the Taj Mahal. Senior Staff Writer Students also visited the Andaman Islands, a first for any semester in India program at Davidson has offered its semester in Davidson. India program continuously since 1981, now “My favorite part of the program was our alternating between humanities oriented time spent in the Andaman Islands,” Corrine studies and, on odd numbered years, a theme McCollough ’14 said. “The natural beauty based program. Last semester, the theme of these islands even matched the manmade was ecology and environmental studies. It beauty of the Taj Mahal.” was the first time that the program has been Visiting India is a serious undertaking, offered at Davidson. and students on the trip were required to Seven Davidson students (Lucy Hedley exhibit great responsibility. “We had a great ’12, Kevin Coughlin ’13, Robby Spalding group of students. They really took care of ’13, Charlie Toder ’13, Haley Holway ’13, each other.” Paradise said. “There were many Corinne McCullough ’14 and Cameron instances where an issue arose, and students Kemp ’13) as well as one non-Davidson resolved it on their own before I even became student (Alexis Bunim ’14) participated in aware of it.” the program. Leading them was resident With the exception of Paradise’s daughter director Chris Paradise, Associate Professor who accompanied him and his wife on the of Biology. trip, every member became ill at one time or Paradise met with Job Thomas, the Students and faculty on the trip pose at Ross Island in the Andaman islands. Photo another, yet students exhibited great maturity Director of the South Asian Studies Program, courtesy of Chris Paradise and resourcefulness to look out for one for a year to prepare for the program. There growing rapidly economically, and when culture and contemporary issues in India. another. was a great deal of interest in expanding the this is combined with overpopulation, Paradise taught some of these classes A team of individuals in India worked program to other disciplines, and ecology natural places with high biodiversity become alongside guest lecturers. with students and accompanied them on and environmental studies seemed to be an encroached upon.” “The program involved a great deal nearly every trip. These individuals from appropriate choice. Current students are the The students spent the first five weeks of of experiential learning,” Paradise said. Madras Christian College have been partners College’s first environmental studies majors, the semester at Madras Christian College, Students made field trips to bird sanctuaries, with the Davidson program in India for over and environmental studies course offerings a 400-acre campus in southern India, near tropical islands and tsunami damage sites. thirty years, and Paradise stressed that the trip are expanding. Chennai. Students made weekend and day They also had the chance to experience would not have been possible without their India was perfect for the program because trips and participated in ecological research various locales within India ranging from assistance in the logistics of the program and there is no better place to study environmental projects. Agra, Delhi, the Ghats mountains and Goa. in the acquisition of guest lecturers. issues. “India has high population density, They attended two lectures a day, The program offered the opportunity for Annie Ingram, Professor of English yet is also one of the most biodiverse, rich four days a week, including classes on students to study water pollution firsthand on and Environmental Studies, will lead the places on the planet,” Paradise said. “It is conservation biology, ecology, environment, the Ganges, as well as visit sites of cultural humanities focused trip in fall 2012. Brun to pursue DJ career Be cool.

Not like these guys.

Michael Brun ’14 performs at Live Thursday. Photo by Mark Sehnert

has found and liked when performing. With Continued from page 1 an influx of commissions, Brun is focusing more and more on original work. The cam- (like I was just a few days ago), Brun ex- pus is, of course, eagerly awaiting his new plains it in the following way: DJ-ing is the work with open ears. Definitely performance with live mixing, while produc- Check out his music here: http://sound- ing is the creation of songs. Brun does both cloud.com/michael-brun, www.facebook. DJ and production, using many completely com/officialmichaelbrun, www.twitter.com/ not like original sounds when producing, and play- michaelbrun ing a mix of his own creations and music he these guys. Correction

In last week’s issue, the Davidsonian published an article concerning the Zipcars program that contained a factual inaccuracy. It was implied that the ATC had already approved the SGA’s Just write for the proposal of $18,000 for Zipcars, when in fact, the approval is still pending. We apologize for the error. Davidsonian, ok? News needs writers. Contact sawelty or ersawyer for more details. News Page 4 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Student body elects Hackenson SGA president Category II Election Results

SGA President: Billy Hackenson SGA Vice-President: Alex Hauer Civic Engagement Council Chair: Grant Thomas Honor Council Defense Advisors: Eliza Dewey and Matilda Solinger ATC Vice-Chair: Alexa Stanley Council on Campus and Religious Life: Supriya Wadhwa Student Conduct Council: Chad Salter Union Board President: Adriana Nassar Union Board Vice-President: Cameron Joe

Run-offs for Student Soliciters TBD

gets boring and you want something new. “ Continued from page 1 “When we move the bookstore out [of Crime Log: 2/13 to 2/20 the union] downstairs that will afford us Nature/Classification Time Reported Time Occurred Location Disposition gious Life. an opportunity to really look at that space “When I was on the CCRL, we talked in a creative way,” Hackenson continued. Larceny 2/13/12• 2/02/12- Student Property about the alcohol “Somewhere in 1613 hrs 2/05/12 Union Found policy,” he said. the Union we’ll Underage 2/17/12• 2/17/12• “It made me think: “I think where the SGA has hit be able to open up a, about social cul- space where we Consumption 2339 hrs 2339 hrs Armfield Dean a roadblock with the student ture here; b, how can try to pitch Referral we can improve body is in transparency.” the idea of maybe Underage that and c, how it a different eatery 2/18/12• 2/18/12• Belk Dean should really be where there could Consumption 0023 hrs 0023 hrs Referral the students who - Billy Hackenson, be a bar compo- decide those is- SGA President-Elect nent attached to it.” sues. The CCRL Beyond David- is split between son’s social cul- Injury to 2/18/12• 2/18/12• Tomlinson Further faculty, staff and ture, Hackenson Personal Property 0330 hrs 0300-0330 hrs Investigation students, and I felt emphasizes the that… professors importance of a Possession of 2/19/12• 2/19/12• Patterson Further were telling us how our social culture should student government that, to borrow Presi- Controlled be. For people who don’t come down to the 0206 hrs 0206 hrs Court Investigation dent Quillen’s words at the debate, is truly Substance court, they didn’t have a great perspective.” an organization “of the student body it rep- Rather than homogenizing Davidson’s resents.” 2/19/12• Ramsey Lot Further social culture, Hackenson is lobbying for a “I think where the SGA has hit a road- Larceny 1045 hrs 2/17/12 Investigation multi-perspective student discussion on so- block with the student body is in transparen- cial issues. cy,” Hackenson said. “I think they’ve taken iscellaneous eports “We have to address whether there is a lot of great steps, but I’ve never seen meet- M R or isn’t an up the hill down the hill divide,” ing minutes. I’ve sat in some contentious Hackenson said. meetings where Assist Fire/Medic 1 “I think the way it would have we’re going to ac- “I hope that you’ll take the been a good idea complish that is to opportunity to make the SGA to have that [con- Crime Prevention Activities 25 pull students from your representative organization flict] publicized. I every side of the without the kind of cynicism that think the SGA has Disturbance 0 spectrum. I need to be more trans- students who go can accompany how many of us parent in what it out, [as well as now think about politics.” is they’re trying Suspicious Vehicle 0 students] who to accomplish. “ have never had “For me, Escort 1 alcohol in their -President Quillen communication lives.” is key,” he said. “We need to “Maybe we’ll in- Alarms 2 understand each stitute class meet- other’s point of view,” he said. “If there’s ings once a quarter where class senators can Suspicious Person 1 not a problem, great. But if there is, we need come and talk to their peers. You have to go to work on that. Whether it’s having non-al- out and meet students and say, this is what coholic drinks at Patterson court parties, I at we’re working on.” 911 Hangups 3 least need to know the other perspectives.” Category II election results are listed Continuing to address the social prob- above, with the exception of the results for Noise Complaints 1 lem, Hackenson also advocated for creation student solicitors. A run-off between the top of more “alternative social spheres.” two pairs of vote-getters for Student Solici- ”We can bring together different outlets tors. This run-off will be open via electronic Other 4 on this campus and look at something differ- ballot from 10 am to 10 pm Wednesday, ent,” he said. “I think after a while the Union Feb. 22nd. Arts & Living THe daVIdsOnIan Page 5 “The Importance of Being Earnest”: the classic play with a new twist time it transcends the original culture it was made for.” Aquila takes “Earnest” out of the Edwardian period and sets it in today’s London. What does that mean? It means that each change of act or scenery was ac- companied by modern, upbeat music and brightly changing colors in the backdrop. It means that Algie’s apartment looked much more the modern bachelor pad with its slick furniture than it did Henry Hig- gins’s study, and that the character of Jack first appeared wearing something remarkably similar to Vineyard Vines. It means the butler danced around the stage to classic rock as he swiffered, not slightly mimicking Tom Cruise in “Risky Business.” It means that Gwendolen strode around the stage trying to get a cellphone In the production’s playbill, it said, “Aquila Theatre’s mission is to make classical works accessible.” Aquila does this signal, shamelessly crossed and un- by taking “Earnest” out of the Edwardian period and setting it in today’s London. Photos Courtesy of Aquila Theatre Media Group crossed her bare legs for her presumptive fiancé, and hilariously behaved as though SArAH gUStAFSon medic genius of Oscar Wilde is more dif- good romp of lost and found identities. she could have her own reality TV show. Staff Writer ficult than I dare try. The first scene of the play opens on This particular expression of Oscar Suffice it to say that two urbane up- one of the two men, Algernon “Algie” Wilde’s comedy of errors succeeds be- On Saturday February 18th, Duke perclass English gentlemen assume the Moncrieff, talking with his butler. Algie cause it is faithful and yet original. The Family Performance Hall played host to name of a man named Ernest who does apologizes to his butler about the sound audience does not see it coming. This the Aquila Theatre’s production of Oscar not exist and woo two overly-romantic of his piano playing, insisting that “I may not work for everyone, but it worked Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Ear- upperclass English women under that don’t play accurately - no one can play for me. nest” through the C. Shaw and Nancy K. name. accurately - but I play with wonderful ex- For a play which relies so much on Smith Artist Series. Add in a ridiculous social climber of pression…sentiment is my forte.” the theme of reinvention, these methods As an individual only familiar with a British matron, the inevitable concern I returned to this line throughout the of adaptation make for a thematically ap- the plotline through the 2002 film ver- for financial security and social respect- production, because this production re- ropos and relatively seamless facelift. sion, I was curious to see what this pro- ability, the Edwardian equivalent of a ally deals in expression over exaction. Does Oscar Wilde need a facelift? Not duction might offer. catfight, and a bevy of snide and hilari- In the playbill, it says that “Aquila really. But if a production like this allows For those unfamiliar with the plot- ous comments on the British educational Theatre’s mission is to make classical more people to ask the question and an- line… well, to try to sum it up here while system, political reform movements, and works accessible… A play becomes ‘clas- swer it with a “no,” then I say that maybe doing justice to the reader and to the co- philanthropic women, and the result is a sical’ because we recognize that after a little bits of nip/tuck do not hurt at all. WALT members evaluate music industry after Grammys

riCHie monSAert & niCK eVAnS The night’s biggest winner was Adele, a new Valentines Day WALT Correspondents garnering six Grammys, including record, number and ended the song, and album of the year. Adele tied show with the Beatles’ The 54th Grammys took place from Beyonce’s record for most Grammy wins “Abbey Road Medley” the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, Cali- in a single night and the English song- with a little help from his fornia. Featuring artists like Adele, Bruno stress now has eight awards to her name. friends Dave Grohl, Bruce Mars, Chris Brown, Coldplay, Foo Fight- After recovering from throat surgery, Springsteen, and Joe ers, and Katy Perry, the awards show Adele’s performance of her hit song, Walsh. Ironically, Twitter honored the music industry’s brightest “Rolling in the Deep,” served as a trium- gave startling insight into stars and most promising rising acts. phant culmination of her stellar sopho- the state of current music more effort. As if taste, as “Who is Paul Mc- predetermined as the Cartney?” trended world- award show’s front- wide shortly after the runner, Adele was broadcast. seated in the first row Best new artist win- with easy access to ner, Bon Iver, received the podium. his fair share of Internet The ceremony commentary as well. Sim- paid homage to leg- ilar to last year’s album ends and late female of the year debacle that vocalists Etta James launched Arcade Fire into and Whitney Hous- the mainstream spotlight, ton. Jennifer Hudson many were outraged by stole the spotlight the voters’ choice of Wis- with an emotional de- consin native Justin Ver- livery of Houston’s non, instead of popular hit song, “I Will Al- artists like Nicki Minaj ways Love You.” A or J Cole. Pictures of Ver- three-song medley non dressed awkwardly as featuring Maroon 5 a substitute teacher at the show, in stark on a show, the annual award ceremony and Foster the Peo- comparison to Nicki Minaj’s exorcist- in- has also become stilted. ple, celebrated the spired costume, circulated among sites The heavy hitters continue to rake in reunited Beach Boys, like Tumblr and Facebook, while many recognition and accolades, while many who finished the set confused viewers mistakenly asked the deserving artists remain unnoticed. One with a rousing rendi- question, “Who is Bonnie Bear?” Obvi- can’t help but think that money drives tion of “Good Vibra- ously uncomfortable with the glamor and these decisions more than talent. tions.” Allowed two glitz of the Kodak Theater audience, Ver- The value of a Grammy has dimin- performances, Paul non’s acceptance speech was stilted. ished and the musical celebration has be- McCartney unveiled While the Grammys excel at putting come a show in itself. Arts & Living Page 6 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 New York Fashion Week brings new trends to Davidson

Amelia Montgomery place provocative and bohemian styles. up will be glad to know that this style next year and get ideas to change up Staff Writer The prevalent pencil skirts and sheath is here to stay. From Tommy Hilfiger’s your personal style.” Rudlin uses twitter Last week, while red cropped up dresses shown stretched to the knee or equestrian take on knee-high styles to and fashion blogs to monitor the shows, on the Davidson campus to accompany lower while blouses were buttoned to the the belted and buckled ankle boots that but also pays attention to what the at- Valentine’s Day and the Wichita State neck. Perhaps this is due to the Downton Victoria Beckham’s models wore with tendees wear. game, the ravishing color was making a Abbey influence seen everywhere from ribbed socks, the boot thrives. The plat- Coleen Jose ’12 followed fashion variety of other appearances due north – Ralph Lauren to Zac Posen. form, however, as part of the general week via New York Times multimedia on the runways of the 350 designers who The proper lady who inspired these shift from 70’s glitz to 40’s glamour, and says, “watching a designer’s show presented collections at Fall 2012 New designers mixes up her otherwise aus- gave way to its nicer, prettier sibling – is like watching a story unfold.” The ar- York Fashion Week. Carolina Herrera’s tere outline with materials such as the pointed-toe pump. Harder to walk in, tistic side of the industry appeals to her, show hit a crescendo with a voluminous tweed, tulle, brocade, velvet, chenille, but more appropriate to wear in front of and, in true Davidson form, Jose keeps red ball gown while Michael Kors used chiffon, shearling, and silk fabric, colors grandma. an eye out for younger designers and un- bright red stripes, plaids, furs and knits from pumpkin and plum to emerald and What does this mean for Davidson derdogs! to render a theme of Adirondack chic. ecru, and details such as fur here and a College, other than affirming that the Olivia Jacobs ’13 pointed out the Countless fashion editors have picked peplum there. rest of the world is also obsessed with relevance of New York Fashion Week up on the fact that oxblood will be tak- While New York Fashion Week is Downton Abbey? At least three stylish for the average North Carolina Joe (or ing camel’s place as the color to be worn known for erring on the side of conser- students paid attention to NYFW and Jane), that the trends on the runway will in countless trends seen on the runway vative, the fashion industry is not exact- gave us their reasons for doing so. eventually show up in department and this week, from leather dresses to wide ly a haven for the prudish. So where are Julia Rudlin ’12, who plans to work retail stores like Macy’s and Target. leg and jodhpur trousers to fur-collared designers letting loose? Fall 2012’s bad- in the fashion industry after Davidson, This does not mean that students pea coats were drenched in the hue. ass side snuck out in such accents as a compares watching the shows to a bas- should stock up on the industry’s lat- While red may be a color we associ- sheer back, ostentatious jewels, and the ketball fan staying up to date with their est whim. Jacobs, who builds her daily ate with the wilder side of life, the sil- slits that were slung up skirts on Jason team’s record. She lists Balenciaga, looks around a few simple and structural houettes seen last week a far cry from Wu’s Asian-influenced runway. Dries Van Noten and Proenza Schouler pieces says, “trends are just a good way rowdy. It seems that prim and proper but- On feet, the many Davidson girls as her favorite designers and says “It’s to update or complement whatever you toned-up bourgeois chic has come to re- who clomp around campus all booted- just fun to see what trends will be out already have and love.”

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21 y e a r o l d Were You Aware? Student Travels Through Time, Friday to Sunday n i g h t a c t u a l l y Last Saturday, a Davidson stu- ever -- baby steps, ya know?” The 32 y e a rs o l d • The Davidson Honor Code was plagarized from the back of a dent proudly announced that he student claims that his apparent Count Chocula box. was the first ever time traveler. superpowers seem to be strength- “It was amazing. One second I ened by copious amounts of Busch Se e p a g e 9 • Robert E. Lee used to go to Tenders, would get all four sauces. was doing an assisted gin bucket Light and ample dubstep. chug, and the next thing I knew it “I think it’s probably an innate • Pleasuretown is a real city in northern Germany. was Saturday morning.” The grin- gift granted to only the most re- Ma r d i g r a s o f - ning timepioneer claimed that his sponsible of human beings,” said • Rihanna cares more about Grammys than bones in her face, f i c i a l ly o n l y powers also include teleportation, the student. However, time travel reconciles with Chris Brown. as he moved from “a really sweet is not without its drawbacks, as a b o u t b r e a s t s Wheel of Fortune drinking game” Mr. Soandso reported that “bus- • The European Union agreed to bail Greece out “only if they tried to his authentic late Roman pe- tin’ through the time-space con- a n d b e a d s really hard to stop managing their economy like assholes.” riod chaise lounge in the blink of tinuum” can lead to a headache, an eye. sensitivity to light, and confu- • ESPN is facing serious backlash after last week’s controversial Se e p a g e 12 “When I first came to, I im- sion. comments about “there being hope” for Charlotte Bobcats. mediately assumed that I had shot “There was also this weird liq- back into the past and was gonna uid all over my clothes that I can c a r e e r s e r v i c e s • Millions have already forgotten to continue mourning Whitney get to rip cigs with that Belk guy. only assume is some kind of time Houston. But I actually only managed to lubricant. It smells just like the s t u d e n t travel forward a few hours. What- chicken tenders at Commons.”

Se e p a g e 17 Lecture on Lincoln’s Presidency Reveals Scandalous Telegram Penis Pictures

Davidson, NC—Tuesday in the Duke Performance Hall, Professor of President Lincoln’s junk.” This discovery has overshadowed Lincoln’s American History at the DeVry Institute, Leonardo accomplishments and degraded him to the status of Cufflard, spoke on the perils of contemporary poli- today’s regular politician. “It feels good to know he tics, particularly with their influence on high-profile was just like one of us, one of the guys,” confessed a elections. In his talk Dr. Cufflard discussed President relieved Congressman from Rhode Island, “he’s just Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 run to the White House, but lucky he got to hand-draw the pictures of his thing, also revealed controversial information about the cel- much easier than figuring out how to use Photoshop.” ebrated president’s life. The crowd in Duke shuttered to think of their be- Cufflard recently unearthed Lincoln’s memoirs loved icon as a sleazy sexter. Many covered their eyes of the week: from a time capsule buried in White House backyard when some of the images were posted on the projec- and found several interesting items that may tarnish tor screen. Cufflard explained that while Lincoln had the American hero’s legacy. “Apparently President not personally named any of the illustrations, he had Girl Falls Texting Lincoln was the 19th Century equivalent of Anthony taken some creative liberties with the titles for the Weiner and Brett Favre—he used to send out pic- Honest Abe’s artwork. The most memorable pieces On Live News tures of his penis” admitted Cufflard, “he often ex- were titled: “Abe’s Resurrection, Reconstruction: The changed letters with many ‘penpals’ that contained Morning After, and The American Civil War…In My poorly drawn, and anatomically incorrect, pictures of Pants.” Scumbag Steve Attends Honor Conspiracy Keanu Code Ceremony Questions Identity

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Election system fl awed Fixing Cats Connect STAFF EDITORIAL Fred Irving of them on an individual basis. I suggest reducing the number of mentees per mentor to three. This will make The voter turnout for Monday’s election of Davidson’s I like the idea of the Cats Connect program, I really fi nding activities to do with mentees much easier and also 119th Student Government Association (SGA) President was do. It would be wonderful to have sophomores that make it easier to form connections that extend beyond a disappointing, to say the least. The Davidsonian obtained data from the Elections Council about the voter turnout. Of acted as true mentors for freshmen, introducing them to friendly wave in the hallway. the student body’s 1,933 eligible voters, just 759 students campus life, showing them what’s fun to do on campus I also suggest that Cats Connect implement events voted (39.3%). Below is a breakdown of voter turnout for and what’s not, and maybe even becoming their friend. I throughout the semester in order to keep students engaged each class: believe that this is the goal of Cats Connect, however, in Class Eligible Voters Turnout Percent practice this rarely happens. 2015 486 151 31.1% Even though the freshman mentoring program has “Cats Connect [should] 2014 494 200 40.5% been revamped before, there are many ways it could be 2013 470 247 52.6% implement events throughout the 2012 483 161 33.3% improved upon to truly be a resource for freshmen. We found these numbers surprising, given Davidson’s When I was a Cats Connect mentee, my mentor was a semester in order to keep students small, tight-knit community; the fact that polls were open great guy, fun to talk to, very personable. However, after for 12 hours; and that students could cast votes online from hanging out once or twice the mentor-mentee relationship engaged in the program.” anywhere. Moreover, looking back at Davidson’s history, in 2001 – the fi rst online-based SGA Presidential election – 56% of the student body voted. “Even though the freshman in the program. When there are no formal Cats Connect But after researching the voter turnout for student gov- events beyond the opening weeks of the school year, it is ernment elections at other schools, Davidson’s turnout didn’t mentoring program has been easy to forget about the program alongside mountains of look so grim. UNC-Chapel Hill’s SGA Presidential elec- homework and various other commitments. tions were also held on Monday, and just 25% of their stu- revamped before, there are many To ensure attendance at these events that would dent body turned out for the vote. Even at other small liberal ways it could be improved…” be held roughly every four weeks, I propose that the arts colleges like Davidson, the trend of low voter-turnout program offer incentives to mentors. The mentor(s) with persists. Middlebury reported that just 23% of their student the highest percent of mentee attendance at these events body voted in their December SGA election for the 2012- ended. We would say “Hi” to each other from time to could receive some sort of prize like an iPod, gift cards, or 2013 SGA President. In light of the aforementioned statistics regarding David- time, but that was the extent of our friendship. I will even clothing. This would encourage mentors to remain son’s election, it’s not surprising that juniors had the highest admit that as a mentor myself, I didn’t do any better. After in contact with their freshman throughout the semester. turnout, considering they were most likely to know the two the opening dinner, where roughly 15% of my mentees Though this would defi nitely warrant an increased budget, junior presidential candidates personally. Perhaps this sheds showed up, I rarely talked to any of my mentees. Though the cost would not be exorbitant and would most certainly light on the fact that campaigning is basically non-existent at as mentors we were supposed to come with activities pay dividends by making the Davidson community even Davidson. As a result, the voter participation for other classes to do with our freshmen, the effort combined with my more tight-knit. (especially freshmen and seniors) was disappointing. Some mentees lack of interest deterred me. I think many of my The Cats Connect program defi nitely has a place might argue that seniors refrain from voting because they will friends had similar experiences. on our campus. It’s a fantastic way for freshmen to be leaving the campus next year. But, extended campaigning The program obviously needs to be changed to meet other freshmen and gain a resource that can help would give them a reason to want to infl uence the wellbeing facilitate stronger and more frequent interactions between them with questions freshman fall and beyond. With a of the campus for the future. After all, they have seen three mentors and mentees. I have a few suggestions. One is few tweaks, Davidson could develop a truly effective SGA administrations and are in the best position to evaluate to reduce the number of mentees that each mentor has. mentorship program that would increase the quality of what works and what doesn’t. Finally, it is one of their last I had so many mentees that fi nding a fun activity for life for both freshmen and upperclassmen. opportunities to assert their values on the campus. all of them to do that was affordable was a real pain. We implore the SGA to consider changing their by- Fred Irving ’14 is an undeclared from Concord, NC. The large number also made it hard to get to know any laws. Currently, the campaigning period is just one week, Contact him at [email protected] which is simply not enough time to get the word out about one’s platform and experience, especially since campaigning is not allowed in any academic buildings. Make elections matter: Allow candidates to campaign for three weeks – from Applications Invited for the time they get back to campus in January until the election The Kemp Scholars Program date.

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Kseniya Kuprovska Copyright is held by the Trustees of Davidson College. PERSPECTIVES THE DAVIDSONIAN PAGE 9 Internship stipends necessary Jenny Hall Low-income students are already at a disadvantage in Hayden’s fi nding and securing internships. Numerous students here Recently, Davidson’s offi ce of career services launched work at their parents’ companies over the summer or fi nd Hopes the “100 Internships” initiative. The goal is to encourage opportunities through family friends. But if your parents Davidson parents and alumni to offer summer internships don’t have those types of connections, good luck fi nding to students. Last year, the college also implemented a a paid internship in a humanities-related fi eld. Those that program allowing students to receive credit for internships, do pay are incredibly competitive, and without experience which is often a requirement for unpaid internships. they are almost impossible to get – experience that, let’s These are fantastic steps. However, I don’t believe they be honest, without another internship, we aren’t going to Pipeline hurts go far enough. Even though we are a liberal arts institution, get at Davidson. Davidson has an obligation to help students succeed in It’s a vicious circle. There is already a national debate about whether unpaid internships exploit student workers campus (a resounding yes, yes, yes, in my opinion), but the solution “…lower income students are at a many states are reaching is not helpful. Instead of making Hayden Higgens companies pay their interns, they are simply requiring the Violence is an intrusion. It might be someone serious disadvantage.” student to receive college credit. For the company, it’s breaking into your house to steal your things or a a win-win. They still don’t have to pay the extra labor, knife physically entering your body. Violence, less and the company gets to claim they are compensating the literally, can be committed through encroaching upon life after college. Since internships are the best way for individual and following the law. The only party who gets one’s rights: violence is done to us, for example, in students to gain practical experience, we should emphasize screwed is the intern. And when you are working forty censorship, when the hand of another enters our text and encourage internships for all. That includes providing hours a week as an unpaid intern -- while trying to pay for and redacts or alters our words. scholarships or stipends for unpaid summer internships. rent and food -- living with your parents and working your It is no wonder, then, that talk of a natural gas We are moving in a positive direction with the new old summer job can seem like a more attractive option. pipeline through Davidson’s campus has aroused such internship initiatives. But as the system stands, lower If Davidson wants to support our lower-income wariness. It is because it is felt as an intrusion and as income students are at a serious disadvantage. Most of the students, we need to offer scholarships or stipends for such resembles other forms of violence, in form and internships open to students in the humanities are unpaid. unpaid summer internships. I’m not suggesting we simply intent. Each spring semester lower income students (myself hand out money though; the money should be spent only Last week, the College was notifi ed that Piedmont included) have to make a choice: do I take a summer on living, travel, and food expenses. These stipends could Natural Gas (PNG) is planning to build a natural gas job that pays, or do I fi nd an unpaid internship to gain function like Abernethy or Dean Rusk grants: write a pipeline through College property, notably, through the experience in my fi eld? proposal, get faculty recommendations, write objectives Ecological Preserve. This pipeline is part of a larger, Often, competitive internships are located in cities with and keep fi nancial records. regional network stretching all the way to Wilmington. high living expenses. Students whose families are able and We support students of all socio-economic backgrounds The plans to build this pipeline have been known for willing to support them can afford the cost. Many from through the Davidson Trust. Let’s not abandon them during years; however, the actual route of the pipeline was middle or lower class backgrounds cannot, unless they the summer. revealed only last week. are lucky enough to live near internship opportunities – Jenny Hall ’12 is an English major from Corona, CA. This revelation comes after years of silence from usually not the case in rural areas or suburbia. Contact her at [email protected] PNG. As far back as July 2010, the College asked PNG what its plans were for the pipeline, receiving no answer—in spite of the fact that PNG was on our land, cutting down our trees, already having made up Eliminating Nuclear Weapons its mind, without the input of the College, where the Haley Hardie Relations Committee in Iran, the country ignores the pipeline would go. Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) largely because of the Call that what you will legally, but it is clearly not A layer of smoke engulfs the earth, devours US double standard. The United States has hundreds of the kind of conduct that we would expect from someone sunlight, and stays trapped in the upper stratosphere nuclear weapons stationed in NATO bases throughout you would want to work with. It seems obvious that for years. Chemical reactions destroy the ozone layer, Europe and Eurasia. The presence of these weapons Davidson, which knows the Ecological Preserve and temperatures world wide plunge below freezing. creates an unnecessary threat and emboldens Iran to best, could have been a valuable partner in planning Agriculture becomes impossible, climate cycles pursue nuclear capabilities. Establishing a precedent in the pipeline’s route. PNG purposefully ignored this drastically shift, and the Earth becomes uninhabitable. which international superpowers are reducing nuclear possibility, instead opting for what was easiest for The world as we know it is permanently altered. This weapons would encourage Iran to abide by the NPT. them. PNG forced Davidson into confrontation. If that description resembles an exaggerated image from an Both countries recognize that continued proliferation is what they seek, I hope they get it. apocalyptic movie; however, this description is no and posturing will only lead to misallocated resources As in the case of the Keystone pipeline, the course exaggeration. The nuclear winter that would result from and that continued proliferation will further deteriorate of the pipeline is the most objectionable element of the even a minor nuclear exchange would permanently alter the current state of stability. Drawing down is a needed plan. the planet. If countries detonated as little as .03% of precondition for changing relations. There already exists a PNG pipeline corridor the global nuclear arsenal, human life would cease to Eliminating nuclear weapons is not a partisan issue. through town, but it—for reasons that have not been exist. Even with such disastrous consequences, countries Distinguished members of both parties have expressed revealed—is apparently unsuitable, prompting the need across the world engage in an arms race rather than work their support for the reduction of the US arsenal. Notable for a new pipeline. It would require a 70-foot easement collectively to reduce the amount of nuclear weapons. signatories of Global Zero include Henry Kissinger all around the pipeline. As countries build their arsenals, the risk of accidents, and George Shultz, two former secretaries of state, As a pragmatist, I do not understand why PNG misjudgments, or unauthorized launches drastically General Sheehan, former Commander-in-Chief of the has sought a route that seems to unnecessarily destroy increases. The United States, as a global leader, should US Atlantic Command, former president, Jimmy Carter, swathes of tree canopy, destroying biodiversity on begin a multilateral effort to eliminate nuclear stockpiles and social commentator, Stephen Colbert. President Davidson’s campus and in the town. As the Davidson around the world. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Reagan all called for the Lands Conservancy has pointed out, the pipeline could In a time of economic uncertainty, reducing the United elimination of nuclear weapons. On one end of the be sited alongside the east bank of the Rocky River, States nuclear arsenal would allow for major cuts in the political spectrum, Ronald Reagan, often considered one rather than the west, or it could be moved to the middle federal budget. According to a recent New York Times of the most infl uential members of the Republican Party, of a greenway (which would be cleared of canopy article, the United States will spend over $600 billion considered nuclear weapons to be “totally irrational, anyways and is already planned). on nuclear weapons in the next decade. Global Zero, an totally inhumane, good for nothing but killing . . . [and] Finally, as a student at Davidson College, I know organization dedicated to eliminating nuclear weapons, destructive of life on earth.” On the other end of the how much the experience of my peers in the Biology puts the cost of these warheads in perspective. The cost political spectrum, President Obama condemned nuclear Department is enriched by having the Ecological of just one nuclear warhead could fund 200 jobs, 400 weapons saying, “I state clearly and with conviction Preserve as a research site. At least four long-term college scholarships, 99,000 square feet of solar panels, or America’s commitment to seek the peace and security of projects in plant ecology, wildlife conservation, avian healthcare coverage for 36,000 low income families. The a world without nuclear weapons.” An Associated Press ecology and insect ecology are conducted on the United States currently has over 8,000 nuclear weapons. article published on February 14th outlines the Obama Preserve. It is an invaluable resource to the Biology Spending on nuclear weapons is unnecessary and comes Administration’s recent proposal to reduce America’s Department, which is one of the best of its kind. at the expense of other domestic programs. deployed weapons by 80%. If such a reduction occurred, Disturbing the Preserve would unnecessarily disrupt Additionally, the threat of rogue nations like Iran it would be a bold and historic step in the direction of these studies. achieving nuclear status is imminent. The Middle East, complete disarmament. At this point it is not clear what will come next. If already a volatile region, is made even more dangerous Although reaching zero seems like an impossible task, PNG can prove that the route through the Preserve is in by the prospect of Israel’s preemptive strike on Iran’s it’s not. With the help of organizations like Global Zero the best interests of the people, it can seize the land by nuclear facilities. According to a recent article by the and a clear commitment by the United States, the process eminent domain. But my intuition, at least, whispers: Washington Post, in spite of public pressure from the of elimination can begin. With American leadership the if this really was the best route, why was it researched United States, Israel is highly considering a military world can move multilaterally forward to create a more in secret? intervention in order to prevent Iran from developing secure and stable life for the generations to come. Hayden Higgins ‘12 is president of the EAC and nuclear capabilities. According to Ambassador Seyed Haley Hardie ’15 is an undeclared from Watertown, SD. an Anthropology major from Danville, CA. Contact Hossein Mousavin, former Head of the Foreign Contact her at [email protected] him at [email protected]. Sports Page 10 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Lacrosse loses Baseball splits opening weekend series Opener to Jip Richards down the LaSalle bats for 5 innings, years to come. The lineup should be much Staff Writer allowing just 3 hits while striking out 4. improved from a year ago, with 8 of 9 Henry Sisson ’15, Clark Beeker ’15 and starters returning. The Wildcats will look American The Davidson baseball team lost its Michael Zeblo ’13 each made their first to the middle of the order with Gadaire, Benjamin Arkin season opener on Friday night at Wilson career appearance in relief to secure the Brandt and Barna to provide much of the Staff Writer Field to Niagara, 9-4, but rallied Saturday victory. Beeker earned the victory and run support. If Davidson can keep the to beat LaSalle, 4-3. The third game Zeblo got the save. errors to a minimum and contribute some On Saturday, American University spoiled scheduled for Sunday against Bucknell The opening weekend provided a big hits with runners on base, a successful the women’s lacrosse season opener by was cancelled due to rain. glimpse into what to expect from the season appears imminent. beating the ’Cats 12-6. Last season’s leading The Davidson Wildcats did not have Davidson baseball team this year. The The ‘Cats are now 1-1 on the season scorer Ann Fucigna ’14 tallied two goals and enough to overcome four errors and an ‘Cats will count on quality starts from and return to action on Friday when they added an assist for Davidson as she extended astounding 13 runners left on base against Overcash and Russell, along with Danny host the Lehigh Mountain Hawks at 5pm her multi-goal streak to eleven games the Niagara Purple Eagles on Friday night. Mooney ’14 to counter the young, at Wilson Field. The team will play two (stretching back to the previous year). Erin A rough 5th inning for ace, Ryan Overcash inexperienced bullpen. Although the staff games against Lehigh this weekend and Keitel ’12 and Emily Cooke ’15 also scored ’12, was the deciding factor in the contest. lacks experience, there are many quality then finish with a home game against two goals a piece to round out the scoring A strange ricochet on a hard ground ball to arms that will have a major impact for Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday. for the Wildcats. Leading assister from last third base, accompanied by a double and a season, Erin Doherty ’14, had two assists on two-out, two-run home run all combined the day and Emily Rademacher ’15 also added to give the Purple Eagles a 6-2 lead. Rob one. Jessica Melby ’13 had 14 saves in goal. Bain ’15 and Jip Richards ’14 combined to The game opened with American scoring pitch the final three innings after Overcash four unanswered goals. Cooke scored a goal left following the 6th inning, allowing 2 to make it 4-1 and after two more American unearned runs to go with a solo home run, goals, Cooke and Fucigna scored to make it the second of the day for Niagara’s Ryan 6-3 at the half. American went on a 6-0 run McCauley. Drew Gadaire ’12 and Forrest to open the second half bringing the score to Brandt ’14 led the Davidson offense, 12-3. The ’Cats did score the last three of the providing 5 of the team’s 8 hits. Ryan game, two by Keitel and one more by Fucigna. Lowe ’15 had his first career RBI-single The women’s lacrosse team opens the in the 7th inning, but the late rally was not home season at noon this Saturday, February enough to overcome the deficit. 25th, against Navy. James Cerbie ’12 was the star for Davidson on Saturday against LaSalle with a solo home run to tie the game 3-3 in Wrestling the 7th inning. Andrew Barna ’13 got his second hit of the day on a RBI-bunt single that plated Gadaire in the bottom of the 8th closes regular inning to eventually give the Wildcats its first win of the 2012 campaign. Gadaire, season Brandt and Chris Dyer ’14 each added a Kelly Meyers ’14 swings for the ball at Saturday’s game against LaSalle. The Wildcats hit for Davidson. Brian Russell ’12 shut won the game 4-3 after losing to Niagara on Friday Night. Photo by Tripp Bartholomew Benjamin Arkin Staff Writer On Sunday, the Davidson men’s wrestling Women’s Tennis falls to Campbell, beats USC-Upstate team fell 39-10 to Appalachian State at Varsity Gymnasium in Boone, NC. To open the match, Thomas Morandi 1st set victory, then duking it out in the 2nd In singles play, Moniz-Soares was the Matt Zarth ’13 pinned Tony Gravely in three Staff Writer set en route to a 7-5 victory. only one to pull out a victory and scored minutes and thirty-one seconds in the 125 Despite three players going undefeated, Davidson’s only team point of the match. pound weight class to give Davidson a 6-0 lead. On Friday evening, the Davidson it was Nisha Crouser ’14 who scored the After falling in a back and forth 1st set 6-7, Unfortunately for the ’Cats, the Mountaineers Wildcats women’s tennis team rebounded match-winning point. Though she dropped she rallied to win the next two 6-4 and 10- won eight of the last nine matches to hand from their loss to nationally ranked Virginia her 1st set 5-7, she fought back to win the 2. Davidson a 39-10 loss. Davidson’s other Tech by defeating USC Upstate 5-2. next two 6-4, 6-4. Dicconson and Bschorer also pushed victory came in the 149 pound weight class Riding a pair of 8-4 wins from the Unfortunately, after rebounding against their matches to three sets, but were as Kevin Birmingham ’15 earned the win in doubles duos of Katharine Dicconson ’12 Campbell, the Wildcats were dealt a unable to stop their opponents. Dicconson a 12-3 decision against Aaron Scott. Other and Brites Moniz-Soares ’14, as well as setback on Saturday, this time in the form dropped her 1st set 0-6, but bounced back ‘Cats wrestled hard against their opponents, Catherine Wood ’13 and Frizzi Bschorer of a 6-1 loss to Campbell University. The in the 2nd, winning 6-2 before falling 1-6 some of whom are currently ranked in the ’14, the Wildcats got started early by final score did not describe how close the in the 3rd. Bschorer picked up momentum top 20 by the National Wrestling Coaching winning the doubles point. match actually was with the ’Cats forcing early winning her 1st set, 7-5 but could not Association (NWCA). Such a bout occurred in Dicconson, Moniz-Soares, and Wood three singles matches into the 3rd set. sustain it, falling in the next two 1-6 and Tyler Mullen’s ’12 match against No.15 Kyle all struck again in singles play to stay The ’Cats were unable to grab 3-6. Blevins from App. State. Mullen held his own perfect on the day. Dicconson easily momentum early on as Campbell swept Davidson will be home again next before losing 23-8 on a technical fall. handled her opponent, winning 6-1, 6-2. them in doubles play to take the first match weekend hosting the Richmond Spiders on The wrestling team will compete next in the Moniz-Soares followed her lead, taking her point. The doubles pairings fought hard February 24th at 4pm. The Wildcats will Southern Conference Championship on March match by a score of 6-1, 6-4. And Wood with Dicconson and Moniz-Soares keeping be looking to right the ship and improve 3rd in Chattanooga. joined them in her match cruising to a 6-1 it close before falling 8-5. upon their 3-4 record. Wildcat Roundup M. Basketball W. Basketball Baseball M. Tennis W. Tennis Indoor Track Golf Wrestling W. Lacrosse (20-7, 14-2) ( 20-7, 16-2) (1-1, 0-0) (3-3, 0-0) (3-5, 0-0) (3-14, 0-6) (0-1, 0-0)

Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: 2/15 vs. Samford W 81-54 2/18 vs. App. State 2/17 vs. Niagara L 4-9 2/18 vs. Campbell 2/17 vs. USC-Up- No recent matches. 2/20-21 Wexford Planta- 2/16 vs. Gardner- 2/18 @ American 2/18 vs. Wichita St. L 74-91 W 61-54 2/18 vs. La Salle W 4-3 W 4-3 state W 5-2 tion Collegiate--2nd Webb L 3-36 L 6-12 2/20 vs. Wofford W 2/19 vs. Bucknell- 2/18 vs. Campbell Next Up: place 2/19 @ App. State Next Up: 63-39 Canceled Next Up: L 1-6 2/23-24 SoCon Indoor L 10-39 Next Up: 2/23 vs. Elon 2/23 @ Charlotte Championships Next Up: 2/25 vs. Navy 2/25 @ Georgia Southern Next Up: Next Up: Next Up: 2/26-27 Seahawk Next Up: 2/25 @ Chattanooga 2/24-2/25 vs. Lehigh Notes: 2/24 vs. Richmond Notes: Intercollegiate 3/3 SoCon Notes: Notes: 2/27 @ Samford 2/26 vs. Farleigh Dickinson Nicky Kunz ’15 Notes: The exciting indoor Championships To take a positive Despite the non-confer- wrapped up the Sophomore Brites championships will oc- Notes: away from Satur- ence loss, the ’Cats are Notes: Notes: win for the Wild- Moniz-Soares ’14 cur in Birmingham this Sophomore Richard Notes: day’s loss, the ’Cats in great position in the The Lady ’Cats topped A go-ahead RBI bunt cats with his 5-7, was 3-1 in singles and Thursday and Friday for Fountain ’14 tied for The rough regular narrowed the margin SoCon. the previous record by Andrew Barna ’13 7-5, 6-2 singles doubles play on the the men’s and women’s fifth place individually season for the Wildcats of defeat from last for home victories in a secured the vicotry over victory. weekend as the team teams. with a score of 6-over, ended with a loss at season by 12 goals. season with 12. La Salle. split their matches. 222. App. State. Sports The Davidsonian Page 11

Wildcat Pulse Picks of The Week Around Campus Get to know your Wildcats! Name: Amanda Ottaway Name: Tim “Bone-Crusher” Keating Year, Sport: Senior, Basketball Year, Sport: Junior, Swimming From: Hollidaysburg, PA From: Chapel Hill, NC Men’s Basketball Elon Phoenix vs. Davidson Wildcats Position: Small Forward Position: Tuck or Pike Thursday 7:00 p.m. -Favorite practice memory: One practice my -Favorite meet memory: That time I dove at freshman year, we fastened a heavy plastic lid Conference with a broken hand. This is the last home game this over the rim so that we could practice rebound- season for Men’s Basketball. The ing. It made the ball bounce off in all crazy -Pre-meet music playlist: Rack City on re- Wildcats have played phenomenally peat. directions, and we’d have to chase it down. in the Southern Conference this Unfortunately for me, the lid was broken. Bro- ken as in it wasn’t really attached to the rim. So -Favorite Food: Pad Thai from Sabi. season, and this game should be no somebody shot a three and the plastic thing fell exception. -What is your favorite sandwich filling? off the basket and came crashing down on my Knuckles. head. I missed three games with a concussion. It’s not really my favorite memory, but it’s definitely my most memorable one. -Describe yourself in a dance move: The Bernie. Outside the Den -Pre-game music playlist: We usually count on Shneeka for that. I’m not allowed to DJ anymore; nobody likes my pre-game jams. I don’t know.You mean the -Estimated ratio of time on Facebook-to-doing homework: I never get on RENT soundtrack doesn’t get you crunk?? Facebook. So approximately a 1:1 ratio. -Favorite Food: Anything with Nutella. -Pizza or ice cream? Pizza flavored ice cream. -What is your favorite sandwich filling? Nutella. -Can you change a flat tire? Yes. In my house that was a prereq to getting a -Describe yourself in a dance move: The White Kid license. -Pizza or ice cream? This is not a fair question. You should not be allowed to ask -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? I’m a real boy! this. Pizza, THEN ice cream. Brick House pizza with a side of ranch. Then Haagen NASCAR racing Dazs and/or TCBY and/or Ben & Jerry’s and/or Edy’s and/or Cold Stone. That’s -Favorite childhood Halloween costume? Pumkin, never goes out of style. how ya do it. Gatorade Duel Thursday 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? Dory from “Finding Nemo”. Absolutely. -Do you have a Twitter? @timckeating, follow me for weekly cash and puppy giveaways. -Do you have a Twitter? Yes! Shameless plug for followers! MandaRuth33! The Gatorade Duel at the Daytona -Time Machine: where and when would you go? I’d be born in the ‘50s so I could -Time Machine: where and when would you go? I would go to when and Internationl Speedway is comprised marry the Beatles (yes, plural) and then be a hippie. Also, I would have loved to where Bill Gates started Microsoft, and I would make him my best friend. of two 150 mile qualifying races for watch basketball back when the men wore the little tiny shorts. -Favorite movie: Usually the last movie I watched with a bunch of guys. So the Daytona 500. Names like Danica -Favorite movie: Again, not a fair question. But “When Harry Met Sally” is my right now, The Vow. Patrick and Carl Edwards, as well as go-to. Anything by Disney and/or Pixar. Anything with Channing Tatum. veteran Bill Elliot, will all be vying -Who would you want to perform at the Spring Concert? LMFAO -Who would you want to perform at the Spring Concert? The Beatles for a spot in the 500. -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: Yuck, I hate pro sports. I do like the Steelers, and -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: 2012 USA Olympic swimming team, Geoff sometimes I follow this little guard who plays for the Warriors Peitz. -Favorite song(s) to sing in the shower? “I Will Always Love You” has always -Favorite song(s) to sing in the shower? Anything Tay Swift. been my best karaoke bit. But in the locker room right now it’s Chris Brown and Usher -If you won $1 million, first purchase? I would donate it to charity. Namely the -If you won $1 million, first purchase? Probably a lifetime supply of Nutella. “buy Tim a Lamborghini” charity... which I would use to end world hunger.

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Women finish sixth, Men take close second in CCSA Championships

anna Stockamore the Week three times this season and holds career Free, placing fourth and fifth with times of 46.31 with a time of 2:22.97. Mackenzie Robinson ‘15 Staff Writer spots on the top-15 list for Davidson in the 100 and 46.46 seconds, respectively. Will Fox ‘14 also had a strong race, finishing 11th in the 200 Freestyle, 200 Back stroke, 200 Breaststroke, placed second for Davidson in the 200 Fly in Backstroke in 2:06.67. Both the men and the women finished their 200 IM and 400 IM. It was certainly quite a day 1:51.13 while David Kerman ‘12 and Thomas For the upperclassmen, Kelsi Hobbs ‘13 swimming season at the Coastal Collegiate for the junior as Onken earned first place in both Bigham ‘14 finished right behind Fox in third finished seventh in the 200 Fly in 2:07.13 and Swimming Association championships this the 200 IM and the 400 IM with times of 1:46.69 and fourth, respectively. Divers Tim Keating ‘13 ninth in the 100 back in 57.64. In the 100 Free, weekend in Gabrielson Natatorium with the and 3:47.38, respectively. He also finished on top and Nick Taylor ’12 placed seventh and eighth Jean DeOrnellas ’13 placed 12th with a time of men narrowly missing the title, finishing second, in the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 1:59.65. on the 1-meter board. 52.21. Senior Lauren Kamperman ’12 finished and the women finishing sixth. The men scored Dylan Ludwick ’15 was named Most The women also had a strong finish to her four-year career with an impressive 12th in 884 team points this weekend, only 6.5 points Outstanding Freshman Performer, placing first the season. As senior Juliana Porter said, the 200 free in 1:53.28. short of first-place College of Charleston. The in the 500-yard Freestyle in 4:25.34 and first in “Regardless of the score, the way the team came The women’s 200-medley relay team took women were eight points away from the fifth- the 1650-yard Freestyle in 15:40.50. Ludwick together this season, and the heart behind it all, fifth with a time of 1:46.43 and the 800 free relay place finisher North Florida, and scored 340 set meet and conference records with both times. was evident in every race. It was fun to watch team finished sixth with a time of 7:38.41. For points. Florida Gulf Coast took away their fourth The men dominated the last day of the underclassmen step up and the seniors finish the divers, Kaliya Buron-Akright ’14 finished straight championship for the women. swimming, earning five titles with Ludwick’s strong. It was something I am proud to have been fifth in the 3-meter Dive with 247 points. For the second straight year, Drew Onken ’13 1650 Free, Geoffrey Peitz’s 200 Backstroke, a part of.” Freshmen Meredith Nakano ‘15 and Overall, the Wildcats had a successful was named CCSA Men’s Swimmer of the Year Curtis Chaney’s 100 Free, Onken’s 200 Liz Mace ’15 were two of those underclassmen season and look forward to the growth of a lot and was also named the Men’s Most Outstanding Breastroke, and Wills Cooper’s 400 Free Relay that stepped up to earn top-10 times. Mace scored of young talent. Davidson will soon find-out Swimmer of the Meet. The awards were well with a “B” cut time of 3:00.94. Cooper and seventh in the 100 Fly in 57.08 seconds, while in if any individuals will move on to the NCAA deserved as Onken earned CCSA Swimmer of Brandon Kegley ’15 joined Chaney in the 100 the 200 Breaststroke, Nakano finished in eighth Championships, March 15-17 in Auburn, Ala.

to play giving the Shockers a 73-58 lead. were within 11 with about three minutes our efficiency…we deviated from that.” Basketball, from page 12 Wichita State continued to run away with to play, but the surge would not be enough. With the non-conference loss, the an acrobatic left-handed layup that brought the lead, shooting an astounding 80 percent The Shockers ran the clock down and sank Wildcats fell to 20-7 on the season. The the Wildcats within one at 51-50 with 14:30 in the second half. They stretched the their free throws en route to their 17-point Shockers improved to 24-4 with the win, to play. The next minute proved pivotal, as margin to 84-61 with five minutes to play victory. and will certainly see a boost in their Cohen missed a three pointer, and Murry on a Ragland layup. The Wildcats wouldn’t Said Coach Bob McKillop of his team’s national ranking after the big win. The dashed down the court for a fastbreak layup, go away though. Cohen completed a play in the second half, “There was a six ‘Cats will look to rebound in their final two which turned into a three-point play after three point play following the final media minute stretch that we took some premature regular season games, including the final a Cohen foul. Cohen again headed to the timeout, and Cochran immediately followed shots…and we allowed them to get in the home game of the season against Elon in bench in foul trouble. The Shockers went up that with three of his own. After two more open court and get some easy baskets, and it Belk Arena on Thursday. They then travel 56-50 on Murry’s foul shot, and stretched stops, the ‘Cats appeared poised for a became a little bit difficult to dig out of that to Georgia Southern to close out the regular their momentum into a 22-8 run over the colossal comeback as De’Mon Brooks ’14 hole.” When asked what positives he could season on Saturday before gearing up for next 5 minutes. The run was capped by a and Czerapowicz treated the sell-out crowd take away, Coach McKillop responded, the all-important Southern Conference Ragland three-pointer with eight minutes to a pair of monster dunks. The Wildcats “Our effort was there for forty minutes, but Tournament beginning March 3. SportS Page 12 Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Kunz, Men’s Tennis brush past Men’s Basketball crushes Campbell Samford, falls to Witchita State

Thomas morandi in the match was impressive. Equally as daVid BenUsa seven rebounds to lead the Shockers to a Staff Writer impressive was the composure showed by Staff Writer 91-74 victory. their younger players. With the match one Wichita State began the game on an 8-2 Looking to end their home stand with set away from being won in two different In the fi rst nationally televised game in run capped by Toure Murry, who fi nished a win, the Wildcats did just that against instances, both players regained their Belk Arena since the Curry era, Davidson as the Shockers second leading scorer Campbell University on Saturday. In a composure and never gave up until they took on No. 24 Wichita State on Saturday in with 16 points and six assists. However, match that was down to the wire, Nicky had won. Davidson ended their home stand Belk Arena. The Bracketbusters showdown Cohen single-handedly answered the run, Kunz ’15 provided the winning point to with a win that brought them to 3-3 on the didn’t disappoint as Jake Cohen ’13 kept scoring each of Davidson’s fi rst 12 points wrap it up. year. Davidson begins a six-match road the Wildcats in the game with 25 points to bring the ‘Cats within one at 13-12 with Davidson took the fi rst point with the trip next weekend taking on rival Charlotte on 10-14 from the fi eld. But Wichita’s Joe 13 minutes to play in the fi rst half. Shortly powerful duo of Joe Schafer ’13 and Calum on February 23rd at 1pm. Ragland stole the show with 30 points and after, Cohen picked up two fouls and Gee ’12 picking up the doubles victory 9-7 headed to the bench for the rest of the half, to improve their record to 4-1 on the year. but Nik Cochran ’13 picked up the slack on Connor Evins ’14 and Chris Mark ’13 offense. Cochran scored 13 points in the also won in doubles play, downing their fi rst half, including a three-pointer with 2 opponents 9-8 in a hard fought match. minutes remaining to give the Wildcats a In singles play, Evins picked up another 35-34 lead. Ragland, however, wouldn’t point for the ’Cats with a big 6-3, 6-4 let the ‘Cats hold on to the lead for long. victory. However, a rally by Campbell put The Shockers’ transition offense beat the them on the verge of clinching the match ‘Cats down the fl oor giving Ragland an with a 3-2 team lead. easy layup. Then, following a Wildcat Not to be outdone, the Wildcats turnover, Ragland drained one of his persevered and struck back fi ercely in a three three-pointers on the day to give the tight situation. Robert Lightbourn ’14 Shockers a 39-35 lead. Chris Czerapowicz began the comeback. After dropping his ’14 responded with three of his 17 points fi rst set 0-6, he regrouped, and with the just before halftime to cut the Wichita State match on the line, played an outstanding lead to 39-38. 2nd set, winning 7-6. Riding the change The Wildcats began the second half in momentum, he wore down his opponent much the same way the fi rst half ended, and cruised in the fi nal set, 6-1. trading baskets with the Shockers. The Equally as impressive was Kunz’s ‘Cats fell behind by 6 following a trio match. With the team score tied 3-3, Kunz of free throws by Ragland, but Cohen was defeated in the 1st set 5-7. He fought responded with a three, to trim the back hard and took the 2nd set by a score Shocker’s lead to 46-43 with 18 minutes of 7-5. Similar to Lightbourn, Kunz took to play. Cohen again started the half hot, advantage of the momentum and broke scoring 10 of the Wildcats fi rst 12 points his opponent in the fi nal set 6-2 securing a Nicky Kunz ’15 returns the ball to his op- Chris Czerapowicz ’14 goes in for a mas- after the break. His scoring streak ended on Davidson victory. ponent. Kunz’s victories were key to the sive one-handed dunk late in the second The Wildcats’ response to adversity team’s success. Photo by Tripp Bartholomew half. Photo by Tripp Bartholomew see Basketball, page 11 Women’s Basketball moves closer to fi rst SoCon championship

caseY VanTasseLL Davidson’s fi fth annual PinkZone Game, determination. The score was tied 48-48 with Center ’14 each scored 10 points, and Staff Writer with proceeds going to the Kay Yow WBCA 3:39 remaining, but the ’Cats forged ahead, Aleksandravicius also had 10 rebounds, Cancer Fund. forcing missed shot after missed shot. “We securing her 30th career double-double. The women’s basketball team has been on Katrin Chiemeka ’13 led Davidson on played really well defensively,” said Coach Ottway scored seven points during a decisive a roll lately, powering through the Southern Saturday with a career-best 19 points, 13 Michele Savage. “I’m very pleased with that.” 17-5 run with 8:28 left, and Sarah Davis ’13 Conference with its best run in program of which were in the fi nal 7:21. Meanwhile, The women effectively broke Appalachian’s had another seven. Davidson held Wofford history. The last few days were no exception, Appalachian State was focusing all its 10-game win streak, as the Mountaineers had to 23 percent shooting from the fl oor to earn as the ’Cats powered over Appalachian State defensive efforts on Laura Murray ‘14 and not lost since their other loss to Davidson on the 63-39 “W.” The ’Cats, meanwhile, shot 48 on Saturday and then celebrated their seniors Sofi a Aleksandravicius ‘13. January 15. percent in the period. with a win over the Wofford Terriers on Amanda Ottaway ’12 came off the bench The Wildcats returned to Belk Arena The Wildcats have been thriving with home Monday. for 11 points, including tying a season-high Monday night to battle Wofford for their 20th court advantage and have improved to 12-1 in A season-high crowd of 1,271 turned out of seven at the free throw line. Her pair of victory and ninth straight win, 63-39. Before Belk Arena, the new school record for home Saturday afternoon to witness the women take free throws with 49 seconds left put the playing in their fi nal regular-season home wins in a season. They continue to move closer sole possession of fi rst place in the SoCon ’Cats ahead by seven, guaranteeing the win. game, seniors Ottaway and Kristen Johnsen and closer to their fi rst Southern Conference with their 61-54 win over ASU. It was their Aleksandravicius had 10 points, nine boards were honored. Johnson had a pair of rebounds championship in school history, and will fi nish eighth straight win; a win that moved their and four blocked shots. that put her just six away from reaching 500 out their regular season campaign with a pair record to 11-1 and broke the old school record Although the women were playing for her career of SoCon games on the road this weekend at of 10 wins in a season. The game was also well, the Mountaineers fought back with Aleksandravicius, Murray and Shneeka Chattanooga and Samford.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK PLAY OF THE WEEK Drew Onken ’13 Chris Czerapowicz ’14 Men’s Swimming Men’s Basketball Marietta, GA Gothenburg, Sweden

The junior fi nished his tremendous season with We dare you to watch the sophomore’s dunk victories in the 200m IM, 400m IM and 200m Breast- against Wichita State this past Saturday and not stroke at the CCSA Swimming Championships over fall out of your seat. The sheer power and ferocity the weekend. The performance was enough to give of the dunk rocked the rim (and the microphone) Onken the CCSA Men’s Swimmer of the Year for the and capped a 13-1 run by the ’Cats late in the second year in a row. second half of their nationally televised game. photo by Mark Sehnert