First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 50, ISSUE 18 3RUWHU¿HOG-RQHVJLYHVSHHFKHVWRFRPPHPRUDWH College begins programs to life, accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. teach responsible practices LQ¿QGLQJWDOHQWHGVWXGHQWV BY STEVEN VIERA into two portions that are from the full economic and News Editor designed to be completed ethnic mosaic deserves a The College recently ini- a few weeks apart, part one patent. No. There’s nothing tiated two programs to help contains the information miraculous happening here. promote a safer, more re- about drinking while part This is the race-neutral so- sponsible environment: Al- two checks whether or not ciety Dr. King envisioned coholEdu, which helps stu- students used the skills they where women and men are dents learn about the risks learned in part one. First- judged by the content of our associated with alcohol years and sophomores must character. consumption and monitor complete parts one and two This is what it looks like their drinking, and Respon- by Jan. 31 and Mar. 24, at F&M, and is not beyond sible Resident Communi- respectively. the reach of America’s top ties, focused on teaching “Even if you’re not institutions, even though, students living off-campus drinking a lot, you can learn sadly, just six percent of how to be better neighbors something from [Alcohol- students from lower income and members of the local Edu] and it also helps you communities are presently community. learn how to take care of photo courtesy of fandm.edu/news on the campuses of the top The funding for both your friends,” said Chris- Markera Jones ’15 gave a speech at the 2014 Crispus Attucks Community Center 200 colleges and universi- programs comes from a tine Conway, director of Martin Luther King Day, Jr. Breakfast last week addressing equality at F&M. ties in America,” he con- $38,945 grant the College Counseling Services. “It’s BY ABIGAIL QUINT to improve the quality of LQFOXGHG 'DQ 3RUWHU¿HOG tinued. “What we are doing received from the Pennsyl- about the community.” Copy Editor life for youth and families president of the College, here, together as a commu- vania Liquor Control Board According to Conway, The College community in Lancaster by providing Ron Martin, a local news QLW\ EHQH¿WV HYHU\ VWXGHQW in addition to $9,000 from many of the College’s pre- celebrated the legacy of services that promote com- anchor, Darrell “Coach and the country — we must local landlords, according vious efforts to address the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. munity prosperity, physical D” Andrews, and Markera insist on that as we engage to the article “F&M to Intro- issue of high-risk alcohol last week with a series of and mental health, and by Jones ’15. others and share experienc- duce Innovative Programs consumption focused on events. offering programs and cul- “This deepening of the es about how education can to Promote Responsible getting students into edu- F&M hosted the 26th tural events which preserve F&M student body has at- create a better and more just Drinking” on F&M’s news cation programs after they Annual Crispus Attucks the African American heri- tracted national attention world.” website. The College is us- had gone through the dis- Community Center Martin tage.” from the media and the 3RUWHU¿HOG LQWURGXFHG ing these funds to initiate ciplinary system. Alcohol- Luther King, Jr. Day Break- The breakfast served federal government,” Por- Jones and spoke of a re- programs, host events and Edu, by contrast, attempts fast. According to its web- as a fundraiser to assist in WHU¿HOG VDLG ³6RPH KHDU cent incident at Coatesville discussions, and provide to engage students before page, the “Crispus Attucks the operations of the cen- this news from F&M with prizes to students who com- they have an issue with Community Center strives ter. Speakers at the event shock, as if our early success see SPEECHES, page 3 plete the program; the grand alcohol. prize is a cruise for two to “I think [AlcoholEdu] Posse Foundation renews Steering Committee forms to Mexico, the Bahamas, or the provides an easy and ac- Western Caribbean. cessible tool for students relationship with College celebrate First World War As part of the grant, the to learn useful facts on al- College created the Col- cohol consumption [and] BY SHIRA KIPNEES to help with the cost of giv- BY JEFFREY meeting to bring together in- lege Community Coalition, substance use and how to Staff Writer ing 10 full-tuition, four-year ROBINOWITZ terested parties from across FRPSRVHG RI YDULRXV RI¿- mitigate high risk behav- The Posse Foundation scholarships to the Posse stu- Staff Writer campus last year. Among cials from agencies across ior,” said Margaret Hazlett, announced it is renewing its dents. These students come Last November, several the initial members of the campus in order to imple- dean of the College. “I also Science, Technology, Engi- from a variety of backgrounds F&M professors formed Committee were Misty ment both AlcoholEdu and think it provides an oppor- neering, and Mathematics and show an aptitude for the a World War One (WWI) Bastian, Lewis Audenreid Responsible Resident Com- WXQLW\IRUVWXGHQWVWRUHÀHFW (STEM) Posse Program at 67(0¿HOGV Steering Committee in Professor of History and PXQLWLHV2I¿FHVDVVRFLDWHG on their own choices related the Summit on Higher Edu- The College already has order to develop ways to Archaeology, Jennifer Red- include Counseling Servic- to alcohol [and] substance cation at the White House two STEM Posse groups on remember the 100 year an- mann, associate professor es, Health Services, the Of- use and gives them a space Thursday, Jan. 16. Over the campus. The College picked niversary of the war. The of German and chair of ¿FHRI+HDOWKDQG:HOOQHVV to think about their health. I FRXUVHRIWKHQH[W¿YH\HDUV students for its third STEM Committee already has a German and Russian stud- the Athletic Department, have seen this program used the Foundation will renew Posse from Miami in Decem- number of events planned ies, and Lina Bernstein, WKH2I¿FHRI)UDWHUQLW\DQG at other institutions and am its STEM program with 10 ber. However, according to for the 2014-2015 academ- professor of Russian; addi- Sorority Life, the college glad we have brought it to of America’s best colleges Daniel Lugo, vice president ic year to celebrate the his- tional members have since houses, and more. F&M. I appreciate the ef- and universities, including IRU DGPLVVLRQ DQG ¿QDQFLDO tory and legacy of WWI on joined. AlcoholEdu, a web- forts of the [Campus Com- F&M. The College has host- aid, Posse scholars do not nec- campus. “In commemorating the based tool, uses informa- munity Coalition] and will ed a STEM Posse since 2011, essarily have to end up major- In an attempt to discuss war, we will educate our tional videos and quizzes to be interested to hear the PDNLQJLWWKH¿UVWOLEHUDODUWV LQJLQ67(0¿HOGVRQFHWKH\ how the College could best students and ourselves about teach students about issues feedback from students on college to do so. arrive at the College. mark the centenary of the the war’s complex legacies that can arise from hazard- this online tool.” Each participating school “The country is not gen- outbreak of WWI, Maria and, in so doing, enhance our ous drinking, how to moni- To promote the new pro- offers scholarships to 10 erating enough future STEM Mitchell, professor of his- understanding of the con- tor their own drinking hab- gram, the Coalition worked students and each school is tory and chair of Judaic its, and how to care for an awarded $100,000 annually see POSSE, page 3 studies, convened an open see WWI, page 2 intoxicated person. Broken see PROGRAMS, page 2 Inside this week’s issue ... Opinion & Editorial Arts & Entertainment “Abroad experience calls American James Vincent McMorrow enthralls exceptionalism into question” audiences with charming, Irish folk PAGE 5 PAGE 8 Campus Life Sports Women’s Center discusses Miley Men’s, women’s track Cyrus’ behavior, implications compete in Open I Invite PAGE 7 PAGE 12 Page 2 News The College Reporter Viera’s Crime Watch Posse: Students who may not have Friday, Jan. 17, 10:17 p.m. — 2I¿FHUV IURP WKH Department of Public Safety considered F&M apply due to program (DPS) responded to a noise continued from page 1 opportunity for launching more ¿QDOO\SLFNWHQDQGDVNWKHPLIWKH\ complaint on the 500 block leaders, so it is part of F&M’s goal leaders in STEM and Posse.” want to come to our school.” of W. James St. to help generate more future leaders Lugo believes that the STEM /XJRDOVRGLVFXVVHGWKHEHQH¿WV Friday, Jan. 17, 10:57 in this program,” Lugo said. “We do Posse Program has been success- of the STEM Posse Program, such p.m. — DPS responded to a not want students who will only bury ful, helping to attract and recruit as making the student body more noise complaint on the 500 WKHPVHOYHVLQ67(0¿HOGVEXWZH talented students from STEM back- geographically diverse and attract- block of W. James St. The ZDQWWKHPWRORYHWKH67(0¿HOGV grounds that may not have been ing students that, perhaps, would party was shut down. and [give] them the opportunity for considering F&M. Additionally, not otherwise have applied to F&M Saturday, Jan. 18, 1:08 them to explore [a] full liberal arts the program has helped promote or to a college or university in gen- a.m. — DPS responded to a education. F&M graduates leaders the College’s reputation in South eral. However, he pointed out that noise complaint on the 400 block of W. James St. LQ67(0¿HOGVDQGKDVEHHQJUDGX- Florida. He expects the success of these are not the only merits of the Saturday, Jan. 18, 2:24 a.m. — DPS responded to a report of an DWLQJOHDGHUVLQWKH67(0¿HOGVIRU the program to continue, especially program, as Posse scholars must underage student vomiting in Muhlenberg Hall. DZKLOHQRZ´) 0¿UVWGHFLGHGWR in light of F&M’s outreach efforts demonstrate strength in the STEM Saturday, Jan. 18, 12:45 a.m. — A student reported the theft of recruit a STEM Posse in Miami to in Southern Florida. areas, strong academic achieve- his or her keys at 249 N. Charlotte St. attract more future STEM leaders “The Posse Program received ments, as well as having a good Saturday, Jan. 18, 3:00 p.m. — A student reported the theft of his and to try to make the College more 15,000 nominations this year, 1,200 personality. or her laptop at 625 N. Charlotte St. The theft occurred between geographically diverse. of which came from Miami,” Lugo “The STEM Posse from Miami 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. of that day. “Posse expanded to Miami, and said, describing the application and has been a great success and has Sunday, Jan. 19, 1:40 a.m. — DPS responded to a noise com- we wanted to expand our reach selection process for the program. been very successful and very help- plaint at 249 N. Charlotte St. The party was shut down. to places out of our usual demo- “Posse interviews students and puts ful for us,” he said. “We look for- Sunday, Jan. 19 — A student reported the theft of his or her bike graphic, such as the Northeast and them through many rounds of in- ward to having more STEM Posse from the 500 block of W. James St. Mid-Atlantic,” Lugo said. “Right terviews. It is then whittled down students from Miami in the future.” Wednesday, Jan. 22, 12:36 a.m. — DPS responded to a noise now, Miami and Florida are grow- to about twenty applicants for us. complaint coming from students walking near 608 N. Charlotte ing more than New York is. For us, :HÀ\GRZQDQGWKHQVSHQGDGD\ Junior Shira Kipnees is a staff writ- St. it would make us more geographi- with them and put them through a er. Her email is skipnees@fandm. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10:06 p.m. — DPS responded to an odor of cally diverse and also give us the lot of processes and interviews. We edu. marijuana in Thomas Hall and cited students for a drug violation. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1:47 a.m. — DPS responded to a noise com- plaint in the College Row apartments. Programs: Initiatives encourage students Viera’s Advice to examine, change living, drinking behaviors We’re being a little bit noisy this week! Is everybody busy cel- ebrating the start of the new semester? I know that classes are continued from page 1 on how to keep the neighborhoods the Responsible Resident Commu- exciting, guys, but we should all try to be a little quieter… Just with students to create a video to safe, how to look out for each nity Program is just partner with stu- saying. #letsgetittogether #whyitworks inform the student body at-large other,” Conway said. dents to create a safer and healthier of AlcoholEdu and the services it RRC is modeled after a pro- environment at F&M, and encour- provides. gram at St. Cloud University in age students to be responsible about Additionally, the College is Minnesota, where a landlord asked their choices,” Conway said. The College Reporter Corrections Policy conducting another program, Re- if the university could teach its Students interested in beginning The College Reporter welcomes comments and suggestions, as well as informa- sponsible Resident Communities students how to be responsible AlcoholEdu, signing up for RRC, tion about substantive errors of fact that call for correction. Contact us via email at (RRC). This program, targeted at neighbors; after conducting a pro- or simply learning more about ei- [email protected] or at (717) 291-4095. students that live in off-campus gram, according to Conway, the ther program can visit go.fandm. The College Reporter Story Idea Submission Policy housing, hopes to teach students university noted that there were edu/beResponsible. The College Reporter welcomes story ideas from the college community. If you have how to be good neighbors and how VLJQL¿FDQWO\IHZHULVVXHVZLWKWKH or your organization has an idea for a Reporter story, email it to us at reporter@fandm. edu with the subject heading “Campus Story Idea” by Monday at noon the week before to keep their neighborhoods safe. landlords and communities. Sophomore Steven Viera is the publication. Story ideas will be accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board. “The focus of [Responsible Res- “What we’re trying to do, with News Editor. His email is sviera@ ident Community] groups will be both the AlcoholEdu program and fandm.edu. WWI: Steering committee plans events, celebrate war’s centennial history continued from page 1 Common Hour lecture by Jay Horizons’ concerts, and more. relating to WWI. According enables us to interrogate our as- temporary world,” Mitchell Winter, a professor of history at “I’m simply thrilled at the wide to F&M’s website, Redmann sumptions about war by remem- said, describing the Commit- Yale University and a renowned array of events that shows the will facilitate a course entitled, bering a conflict that many Eu- tee’s goal. scholar of WWI. Furthermore, tremendous impact of the war “World War I: The War to End ropeans entered into willingly The Steering Committee the Committee has planned a on every dimension of society All Wars” in Fall 2014. and even gladly. The expecta- has planned numerous events choral-orchestral performance in all of the combatant nations,” However, the Committee not tion of quick victory — ‘Home for the 2014-2015 academic by the F&M College Chorus and Redmann said. only formed because of a collec- by Christmas!’ — was soon year, including a major confer- Chamber Singers, a WWI-relat- The College also encour- tive interest in presenting mate- betrayed by the agonies of un- ence on March 28, 2015 and a ed piece at one of The Sound ages professors to teach classes rials about WWI to the F&M remitting trench warfare and community, but also because what historians call, ‘total war,’ of F&M’s unique connection to [meaning] the involvement of Do you enjoy writing? Are you this period in history. all sectors of society in the con- “As part of the Steering flict. The brutalization of Euro- interested in learning more about events Committee’s Common Hour pean culture through four years program on Nov. 6, 2014, Scott of unprecedented bloodletting Salmon, a 2012 F&M graduate, had devastating consequences, on campus, in the nation, and across the will return to campus to speak not least in the rise of fascism on World War One,” Mitchell and the European acceptance globe? said. “His presentation will rely of even deadlier warfare and on research he conducted for his genocide just 30 years later.” History Department honors the- As for future plans and other sis in which he focused on three historical events the Committee If yes, then you should write for The institutions of higher learning, may want to address, Redmann including F&M, during World expressed hesitation. College Reporter! War One. In his work, Scott ex- “Since [the Committee] is amined how F&M was affected a grassroots effort, it’s hard by World War One, in particular to say what the lifespan of the by the decision of scores of stu- Committee will be,” she said. dents to volunteer for the Amer- “I could imagine, though, that Available positions include staff writers ican fighting forces beginning in in the coming years events 1917.” may be planned to commemo- and even assistant editors. Mitchell, along with the Com- rate — among other things — the mittee, views WWI as an event Armenian genocide, the Russian that needs to be remembered in Revolution, and the influenza the contemporary moment. epidemic of 1918.” Email Steven Viera, the News Editor, at “The significance of the First World War is difficult to over- First-year Jeffrey Robinowitz is state,” she said. “Marking the a staff writer. His email is jrob- [email protected] to learn more. centenary of the First World War [email protected]. January 27, 2014 News Page 3 Speeches: Speakers address racism, F&M’s commitment to equal opportunity continued from page 1 Jones, who will study abroad High School that highlighted the this semester in France, has extent that inequality and bigot- found her experience at F&M to ed behavior affects students. Ad- be formative and enlightening. ministrators sent text messages “Choosing Franklin & Mar- with racial slurs used to describe shall College — despite what was some of their students. expected of me — was perhaps Jones, a former student of the best decision of my life,” she Coatesville High School, re- said. “My experience here, with called her senior guidance 'U3RUWHU¿HOGDVRXUSUHVLGHQW session focusing on college has not only allowed me to blos- applications during her speech. som as a person, but it has also “And so I sat there, impatient- taught me the true meaning of ly and confused, as my guidance education.” counselor, who I thought knew After the speech, Jones in- my character, my work ethic, my teracted with attendees of the academic history, and my 3.85 breakfast, who congratulated her GPA, expressed that a school with on her achievements. a low graduation rate and below- In a separate interview, Jones average admission standards was shared her intense appreciation his top-choice school for me,” for her time at F&M thus far. she said. “I was even more un- “My F&M experience changed comfortable when I learned that me for the better by exposing several other high-performing me to a world outside of what I friends of mine experienced was accustomed to,” Jones said. the same situation during their “I came here and experienced appointments.” double culture shock — race and Jones spoke to the continued class. The liberal arts experi- issue of racism in the education- ence here has really broadened al system. my perspective on countless as- “This is not to bash other col- pects of my life. It allows me to leges or universities, but it made see my life and my background me wonder why the color of my from others’ points of view, skin spoke more volumes than ZKLFKLVDWWLPHVGLI¿FXOWEXWDO- my personality, my potential, my ways rewarding. Being here has vision,” Jones said. “I share this therefore motivated me to work with you not to dirty Coatesville harder and dream bigger, and for High School’s reputation more that I am beyond grateful to call than it already has been, but to F&M my alma mater.” demonstrate just one example of the institutional prejudice that Junior Abigail Quint is the Copy photos courtesy of fandm.edu/news continues to exist in schools all Editor. Her email is aquint@ 'DQ3RUWHU¿HOGSUHVLGHQWRIWKH&ROOHJHDQG0DUNHUD-RQHV¶ DERYH VLWDWWKH&ULVSXV$WWXFNV over the country.” fandm.edu. &RPPXQLW\&HQWHUEUHDNIDVW3RUWHU¿HOGLQWURGXFHV-RQHVDWWKHEUHDNIDVW

CAMPUS GRILLE 1/2 PAGE B&W January 27, 2014 Opinion & Editorial Page 4 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter Slippery Slope Transparency. Accuracy. Credibility. The F&M campus rejoiced last Tuesday when an over- THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF load of snow offered most students refuge from classes FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE and extracurriculars. But in the wake of the spontaneous JUSTIN KOZLOSKI ’14 SLOANE MARKLEY ’14 day off, ice-covered paths and car-blocking snowbanks Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief continued to inhibit the normal function of campus ac- ALANNA KOEHLER ’15 tivities. This left the Reporter staff wondering what ef- ABIGAIL QUINT ’15 LILA EPSTEIN ’14 Managing Editor forts could have been taken in order to keep students and Senior Editor Copy Editor EDITORIAL BOARD faculty safe as they made their arduous journeys across STEVEN VIERA ’16 STAFF campus. 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Because our campus is KIMBERLY GIVANT ’17 Grace Meredith ’16 Associate Arts & Entertainment Editor really not very big, it seems that concentrated efforts and Briona Price ’16 MARK ROSSMAN ’14 supplies should be provided in these perilous situations. WEB TEAM Sports Editor Charlotte Hughes ’16 Issues of handicap accessibility aside (an issue that HEATHER NONNEMACHER’17 Julia Chirls ’17 SOPHIE AFDHAL ’15 Web Team Manager we have oftentimes poured over in this section), the Associate Sports Editor Max Pearlman ’17 entire campus was in danger. While freezing tempera- STEELE SCHAUER ’15 Aditya Ramachandran ’17 tures ensured that ice remained frozen and that snow re- Director of Events and Community Jeffrey Robinowitz ’17 Outreach mained piled high, students trekking to class, work, and Hannah Younkins ’17 activities noted that they were in considerable danger of falling. 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The College Reporter was formed in 1964, as a successor to The Student Weekly, which was formed in 1915 by the union of The F&M Weekly, founded 1891, more satisfactory and acceptable plan for how to clear and The College Student, founded 1881. The crest of The College Reporter was designed in 2004 by Kim Cortes ’05. the campus during dangerous conditions will surface. Copies of The College Reporter on campus are free at a rate of one issue per reader. People found in violation of this policy may be subject to prosecution. Pope Francis harkens new age, identity for Catholic Church BY DYLAN JENNINGS also quite refreshing. But over 60’s. Pope Francis has already For his birthday, the Pope invited needed for the Catholic Church. Staff Writer this past year, the words coming begun to enact reforms to rid four homeless people to eat lunch But for me, what I have found [email protected] out of the Vatican from the new the Vatican bank of the corrup- for him. He broke tradition on most interesting about this pope When I went back home to pontiff have been equally as re- tion that surrounds the ancient the last Holy Thursday by going has been his desire to refocus the Connecticut, my family attend- freshing. institution; he has formed task to prison and cleaning the feet church upon its original mission, ed Christmas Eve mass at St. The new pontiff has gone forces to root out priests who of Muslims and women instead which is to aid the less fortunate Margaret Mary Church as per a about changing the tone and gos- shame the church and their vows of washing the feet of priests and the needy. The Pope rightful- family tradition. This was prob- pel that has come out of the Vati- by engaging in illicit behavior and cardinals. When asked about ly recognizes that the teachings DEO\ WKH ¿UVW WLPH , KDG EHHQ can. He has also refocused the with children; he has gone about gays and bisexuals and how the of the Church were always more present at church since the new mission of the Catholic Church establishing a group of cardinals church views them, Pope Fran- about aiding those unfortunate Pope, Pope Francis, was elected less upon the divisive cultural who will provide him advice on cis said, “If someone is gay and souls who are stuck in poverty, as pontiff. As mass was ending, and social issues that have domi- ways to improve the bureaucracy he searches for the Lord and has those who struggle to get by. the priest told the parish he was nated the church — like same sex of the Vatican to better serve the good will, who am I to judge?” It is this charity and desire to happy to see so many people and, marriage and abortion — and in- 1.2 billion Catholics around the Such actions would have been aid others that has begun to make while he liked his new boss, “had stead refocused on helping the world. earth shattering under the former many see the Catholic Church the Catholic Church in any way poor, the needy, and the sick. But the biggest changes have Catholic leader, Pope Benedict, as a positive force in the world. wronged you, we are sorry and Pope Francis’ tone since his come in his own behavior as pon- but Pope Francis feels no qualms If Pope Francis is truly success- hope you will consider coming ascension has led many to be- tiff, in a new model of Pope that about making such a statement ful in reforming the Church and back soon.” lieve that the second liberaliza- has Catholics all over the world and has made similar comments shifting its focus to the poor and As strange as it was to hear tion of the Church is upon us, swooning; He goes out in the about atheists as well. Such tone the needy, then he may very well such words from a priest of the much like when the Vatican II middle of the night to feed and coming out of the Vatican has go down as one of the most con- Roman Catholic Church, it was reforms were enacted during the aid the homeless of the Vatican. been both refreshing and badly sequential popes in our lifetime.

Do you have a big, important opinion? Do you want to share your thoughts with the campus community? We want to hear from you! Email [email protected] or come to our weekly meetings on Monday at 7 p.m. in the College Center. January 27 , 2014 Opinion & Editorial Page 5 Abroad experience calls American exceptionalism into question BY SCOTT ONIGMAN from a variety of differing moral While the rest of the show does not ground. Experiencing the Danish way of Staff Writer sentiments. On the other hand, in feature such candid political dis- The juxtaposition of these two, life made me appreciate the Ameri- [email protected] Denmark, there is a more standard- course, this frequently advertised LQYHUVHRSLQLRQVH[HPSOL¿HVDOLE- can economic, cultural, political, I recently returned from a se- ized moral and cultural instruction hook has been thought-provoking; eral arts breed of logic. When view- and social practices more than pre- mester abroad in Copenhagen, rooted in Danish upbringing. this opening scene was something I ing these two posters, opposite in viously. This is not because I did Denmark. It was an incredible ex- Frequently present in the back- thought about frequently while liv- color but converging in sentiment, not enjoy or favor the Danish ap- perience, one which changed my drop of the political discussion in ing, learning, and traveling abroad. one cannot help but to consider SURDFKWRWKHVH¿HOGVIRULWZDVWKH perspective on many facets of my the United States are the duties — or What piqued my interest on this the aforementioned rant against logic behind their economic, cul- life. For full disclosure as part of lack thereof — on the international topic the most while abroad was “America is the greatest country tural, political, and social practices this piece, I am a liberal raised in scale. What is inevitable in these a pairing of posters in the Statens in the world” logic. And though I that caused greater appreciation for the nest of liberalism: Boston, MA. discussions is the statement of, Museum for Kunst (National Gal- am very proud to be an American, American practices. Thus, my study abroad experience “America is the greatest country in lery of Denmark) in Copenhagen. I side with the multitude of reasons Though I have a greater ap- in what some would call, “com- the world”— an over-simplifying, The poster on the left, with white as to the invalidity of American preciation for the American way munist” Scandinavia, was not a de- obnoxious, cover-all recited as if it text and a deep purple background exceptionalism. The art featured in of life after an abroad experience parture from my political comfort is going to make the United States illustrated, “I often catch myself the Statens Museum for Kunst em- with Copenhagen as my home and zone. the greatest country in the world, criticizing my own country. But do bodies thought processes that have Europe as my classroom (program While abroad, I made a variety even if for that moment. I really think it’s that bad a place? crossed my mind before when con- motto), I still cannot decide which of observations about the political, Admittedly, inspiration for this Or am I just afraid of seeming na- sidering whether America was the of the posters’ opinions I favor economic, cultural, and social prac- piece is derived from the pilot tionalistic?” This contrasted with greatest country in the world. more. Whether or not this matters, tices of the Copenhageners with opening of The Newsroom, an Aar- the poster on the right, that stated, Before my study abroad experi- it is important for the logic with whom I met. One of the most pal- on Sorkin-written TV show fea- “I often catch myself defending my ence, my opinion aligned closer to which our Great Society must re- pable were the differences between tured on HBO. It begins with the own country. But do I really think the vein of thought embodied in the evaluate its priorities and policies the two countries' political culture. protagonist, anchor of the news- it’s that good a place? Or did I just ¿UVWSRVWHU,URQLFDOO\HQRXJKP\ so that it may continue the journey In the United States, there is a sig- show, making a callous argument grow up believing it is?” in black study abroad experience changed toward one day achieving the title QL¿FDQWO\ ZLGHU GLYLGH UHVXOWLQJ refuting American exceptionalism. text with a golden yellow back- my stance on these two posters. of “greatest country in the world.” Campus dining could use simple, health-concious updates BY EMILIE WOODS opportunity and carefully wrote Brooklyn, NY, she was passion- Now, it is time for this move- LW LV GLI¿FXOW WR REWDLQ VLPSOH Contributing Writer down what we had been moaning ate about improving her school’s ment to extend to higher educa- items like brown rice or even [email protected] the lack of for so long. After we food. As someone who was taught tion. We are hardworking young avocados in a state-of-the-art It looks like composting might literally put exclamation points at to love food and cooking from people who need proper nutrition, college dining hall, dinnertime be a thing that is happening in the the ends of our desired foods, we early on, this was high on her but when dinner’s vegetables look becomes a little less grandiose. F&M dining hall, or “Dhall” as wondered if they would manifest agenda, and her efforts combined very sad and the meat is uniden- Easy alterations can be made we commonly refer to it. Com- themselves. A few weeks passed, with others’ were quite success- WL¿DEOH FROOHJH NLGV DUH QR GLI- that would make a world of dif- posting? Really? Coming from and to our sad realization, it was ful. This school, Public School ferent from those in elementary ference to so many of us. an Italian home, all I can think as though "Grated cheese!!" was 29, is involved with Wellness school — we will go and get fries As college has already prov- as I search through the dinner never seen. LQWKH6FKRROVD³QRQSUR¿WSUR- instead. Completely stopping us en to us all, our lives here are options during the week follow- It’s not just Pecorino Romano gram that places culinary school from going for the unhealthy op- completely in our own hands. ing Winter break is, “Where’s the that I’m missing from home. It’s graduates in New York City pub- tions is impossible, but it is ob- So, we have no choice but to be grated cheese?” Finding none, as real orange juice (Minute Maid lic schools to create appealing vious that an improvement upon our own advocates. Unlike at usual, all I can locate are the new Premium Orange Blend — seri- meals from wholesome ingredi- the healthy options will make us P.S. 29 and other public grade friendly compost signs all over ously?). It’s better yogurt. It’s ents,” writes Lesley Alderman of more likely to choose them. schools where parents are pres- the place. Don’t get me wrong, peanut butter! These are not only The New York Times. This is not to deny how privi- HQW WR ¿JKW IRU EHWWHU VFKRRO this green practice is wonderful, healthy foods, but they are simple Throughout the nation, many leged I realize we all are to be at lunches, we don’t have anyone but Dhall has a little more work and require no preparation what- school districts are following this school. I feel silly sometimes but ourselves to make some to do with food before jumping to soever. The fact that Dhall doesn’t suit and making healthy food a when I grumble about our food change. environmentalism. have them is comical. We are pay- priority. In addition, First Lady because, on the large scale of Together, we have to make Around Halloween this past ing an insane amount of money to Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! things, it is a trivial matter. Dhall it clear that if we are so with year, beloved members of the go to school and live here, and we campaign, which advocates not by no means serves bad food and the times that large compost Dhall staff passed out papers on should not have to spend any ex- only for the physical activity of is certainly impressive in some bins now line the front of the which we were encouraged to tra buying these items from CVS American children but also for respects (with K.I.V.O., a gluten- dish room, it sure as hell should write what food items we thought WR¿OORXUWLQ\IULGJHV better school food, is evidence free section, and whole wheat not be too hard to acquire some Dhall needed. My roommate and When my mom was principal that a national movement on this pancakes being some of its most good old Tropicana orange I were quite excited about this of a public elementary school in issue is taking place. notable features). However, when juice. Sherman's post-game comments call up issue of “angry black person” stereotype BY CHAN TOV ever talk about me!" easy to brand a post-game rant tually passion, confidence, and American culture as I am an Contributing Writer Post rant, the media world- by an athlete of color as a sign assertiveness as aggression international student. But even [email protected] wide took off with hundreds of that one is an overly-aggressive or violence. These deeply-in- having grown up in one of the I originally decided to write thousands tweeting that Sher- thug, when we don’t brand the grained stereotypes undermine “better” areas in Jamaica, I was an article this week about how man was a “thug,” “a monkey,” always-ready-to-fight, con- true reactions as irrationality. able to see what I would deem Democrats use their political “an ape,” “a gorilla,” calling stantly-cursing hockey players In my own life, I’ve seen aggression: I’ve witnessed peo- party and ideology as an acces- Sherman a “scary black man,” the same? these very same stereotypes be- ple being physically attacked sory, but frankly, it’s a bit too and using the n-word and oth- Very few will deny that there ing used. In a recent interaction for not sharing the views of early in the year to talk about er racial slurs liberally—all on is an underlying stereotype of with another student, I asked a their opponents, and I’ve wit- politics, and after recent events Martin Luther King Jr. Day. black people as “too loud,” “too question three times, about four nessed people being bashed and concerning Richard Sherman Now, if anyone knows any- aggressive,” and as “having a minutes apart each time. After insulted in ways that are noth- this past Martin Luther King thing about Richard Sherman, chip on their shoulder.” These realizing I was being blatantly ing short of devastating — I am Jr. Day, I thought it important they know the last thing he is, is very same stereotypes have led ignored and disregarded, I be- talking about verbal attacks that to address a very pressing yet a thug. Sherman, who was raised to the branding of several black came frantic for an answer and I can’t even imagine occurring controversial topic: The “Angry in Compton by a sanitation civil rights and political leaders a tad annoyed. in America. Black Person” stereotype. worker and a teacher, graduated as “violent rebels” during their Yet, I kept my cool and asked It stands to reason, then, that For those who missed it, the from a high school with a grad- own lives, only for those ac- a fourth time in a more direct I may have a skewed perspec- Richard Sherman debacle re- uation rate of 57 percent, and cusations to later be realized as tone. The reaction I got was tive of what qualifies as aggres- volves around Sunday night’s continued his studies at Stan- mistaken and retracted. that I was aggressive, rather sion and what does not. Never- NFC championship, when the ford, finishing his degree there These very same stereotypes than my fellow student realizing theless, I do believe that there Seahawks destroyed the 49ers with a 3.9 GPA. Furthermore, caused Americans to react vi- the fact that I had indeed asked are several stereotypes in Amer- with the help of Sherman, who Sherman has a ridiculously long ciously when President Barack three times before and was ig- ican society which brand people made many amazing plays. Yet list of philanthropy involvement Obama stated that the Cam- nored for no reason. To be hon- of African descent as “violent,” the controversy doesn’t revolve in the very same neighborhoods bridge police acted “stupidly,” est, I was very calm; I was no “aggressive,” or “thugs” even around the plays made; it re- in which he grew up. and when many expressed the Samuel Jackson in Snakes on a when they are not. volves around Sherman’s com- Now, I could be mistaken, fact that they expected Obama Plane. And yet, my annoyance Finally, I write all this calm- ments after the game. Pumped but, in my humble opinion, this to be more aggressive in his was immediately branded as ir- ly, not to accuse but to highlight up with adrenaline and fueled all confirms the fact that Sher- reaction to the Gulf of Mexico rational aggression. and perhaps stir a discussion as by his victory, Sherman deliv- man is not a thug. Additionally, Oil Spill. These very same ste- To call my behavior aggres- to why we have these stereo- ered a thrashing rant against his it was later reported that Sher- reotypes are used to brand First sive was absolutely unnecessary. types and how these stereotypes opponent Crabtree: man’s reaction was a response Lady Michelle Obama as angry I reacted in an expected manner alter the way we view and react "I'm the best corner in the to a physical altercation started and irrational in much of her of someone who is annoyed, yet in our everyday lives. How is it game,” he told reporters. “When by Crabtree at a prior charity media coverage. it was very easy to assume that that these incorrect stereotypes you try me with a sorry receiver event they had both attended, These stereotypes help dis- I was being overly aggressive. color our impressions of others, like Crabtree, that's the result as well as Crabtree’s constant credit the reactions of black Why is this the case? I will ad- and lead us to see things which you're gonna get! Don't you Twitter jeering. But why is it so people by branding what is ac- mit that I am very ignorant of aren’t really there? Page 6 The College Reporter Campus Life Ofri explains disillusionment, frustration among medical professionals BY JULIA CINQUEGRANI medical profession; these jobs routines. She also recommended Campus Life Editor have a tendency to interfere with doctors try to work as a more in- Doctors often feel over- other areas of life. As a physi- tegrated team with other doctors worked, overburdened by pa- cian at Bellevue Hospital, Ofri and nurses to help ease individual perwork and a crazy schedule, sometimes feels this frustration pressures. which interferes with family life. personally. But despite the pressures medi- These are just a few explanations “Some of the absolute worst cal professionals confront, Ofri a doctor might attribute to his moments for me [as a doctor] have ended her discussion on a happier or her disillusionment with the occurred at the nexus of work life note, saying that, overall, doctors profession. and family life,” Ofri said. “They VHHWKHEHQH¿WVRIWKHLUMREVDVRXW- Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, asso- often take place at the precise mo- weighing the drawbacks. ciate professor at New York Uni- ment when I am leaving the hos- “Nothing in this world comes versity Langone Medical Center pital to pick up my children. Ev- even close to the experience of and Editor-in-Chief of Bellevue ery extra minute I spent with my making another human being feel Literary Review, spoke at this patients directly subtracted from better,” Ofri said. “Being able to week’s Common Hour presenta- the time I could spend with my help children get vaccinations, cur- tion entitled “Why Would Anyone children.” ing infections, which two genera- Want to Become a Doctor?”Ofri During the days she spends tions ago would have been fatal, or said disillusionment with the med- working at Bellevue, Ofri de- helping a patient’s bone fracture to ical profession has been on the rise scribed feeling trapped among heal so they can walk again — these photo by Huy Nguyen ’16 over the past decade. Yet, there many different patients and prob- things never grow old.” Danielle Ofri, associate professor at New York University Langone is still one reward she believes lems, all while knowing the situ- After Ofri ended her main talk, 0HGLFDO&HQWHUVSRNHDERXWGLVLOOXVLRQPHQWLQWKHPHGLFDO¿HOG continues to outweigh the draw- ations are ultimately out of her questions asked by audience mem- backs: personal care and patient control. utes with each patient. She said disrespect adds to the disillusion- bers ranged from the ways in which interaction. “The fundamental issue is that this is rarely enough time to do a ment many doctors feel. Doctors the Affordable Care Act is affect- Ofri began by describing re- our medical system often places thorough check-up on each per- and nurses can begin feeling like ing doctors’ experience in medicine cently released studies outlining doctors in impossible situations son, which often leaves her scram- cogs in an enormous system rath- to the U.S.’s growing shortage of the frustration and burnout many and thinks nothing of it,” Ofri said. bling to remain on schedule. In- er than as individual profession- doctors. doctors and nurses report feeling “We somehow think nothing of ex- surance forms and paperwork are als, leading many doctors to feel Ofri emphasized that doctors’ toward the medical profession. In pecting doctors to be in two places also extremely complicated and run down over time. frustration can interfere with the extreme cases, continual frustra- at the same time or doing two dif- time-consuming. Unfortunately, Ofri believes emotional care they must provide tion can cause substance abuse or ferent things at the same time. And “We spend 10 times as many disillusionment has become more patients, but it is this personal care depression in doctors. this system survives without much hours on paperwork as our Cana- prevalent in the last decade. This that Ofri and other doctors often “Medicine has the highest sui- consideration for the effect it has dian counterparts,” Ofri said. “So also often leads to worse patient ¿QGWREHWKHPRVWUHZDUGLQJSDUW cide rate of any profession in the on doctors or patients.” the paperwork ends up eating into care; when doctors and nurses are of the job. country,” Ofri said. “On average, In addition to the stress many time we should spend with our pa- upset or frustrated it is harder for “Most of us love what we do and every day, one doctor in America doctors face while working, pa- tients, and at some time we’re go- them to concentrate on each pa- wouldn’t give it up for anything,” kills himself. But, for the majority tients and illnesses do not constain ing to start making mistakes.” tient and makes them more likely Ofri said. “When I close the room of doctors, medicine can lead to a themselves to traditional work Ofri also argued that institu- to commit medical errors. to the exam door at night in the continual, low-level dissatisfac- hours; night and weekend work is tional forces cause much of the “The patient is the ultimate hospital and it’s just the patients tion. It’s kind of like the shoe that common for doctors. Furthermore, overloading doctors see in their loser when doctors and nurses and me, it’s an experience that is pinches or that dull toothache.” as society ages, illnesses become schedules. are disillusioned and frustrated,” incomparable. The power of hu- She attributed some of the much more complex, and medical “I think about some of this as Ofri said. man connection becomes palpable. cause of doctors’ disillusionment care is expanding more into doc- an issue of respect and how the Ofri said medical work can I can’t always solve my patients’ is- to patients’ increasingly compli- tors’ personal lives. medical profession views doc- feel repetitive after many years in sues, but the opportunity to try can- cated medical histories, the ex- “At some point working spills tors,” Ofri said. “The ideas that a WKH ¿HOG DQG UHSHDWHGO\ WUHDWLQJ not be underestimated. If I had to treme activity of many medical over and expands to the point that doctor could take care of 40 pa- the same illnesses. To improve do it all over again there is nothing practices, and complicated insur- your family is affected, your per- tients is not only ludicrous medi- these circumstances, Ofri sug- else I would rather be doing than ance policies that require enor- sonal life, sleep, sanity — all of cally, but when you think of it, it gested more doctors concentrate this.” mous amounts of paperwork. these things are hurt,” Ofri said. is disrespectful — doctors become on continual learning and self- According to Ofri, part of doc- While making her daily rounds just a name that is put on every pa- improvement to prevent them- Sophomore Julia Cinquegrani is tors’ frustration also stems from to visit her patients at Bellevue, tient’s chart.” selves from feeling burned out the Campus Life Editor. Her email the time pressures inherent in the Ofri is scheduled to spend 15 min- Ofri believes that institutional from the repetition of their daily is [email protected]. Public Safety investigator appreciates respect of students, staff 6WDIISURÀOH RI¿FH WR LQWHUYLHZ :LOOLDP a high school student, Strickler “Kids coming to a school are friendly, and he even is able — by Jack Pinsky Strickler, the DPS investigator. was a three-sport athlete — play- respect everybody working for to have positive relationships Although many students may Strickler has been working at ing football, wrestling, and run- them, for the most part,” Strick- with the students who come see the Department of Public F&M for three years but has lived ning track at Central Catholic ler said. “Students respect law WR KLV RI¿FH IRU GLVFLSOLQDU\ Safety (DPS) as a place to try to in central Pennsylvania his entire High School. enforcement. [Students at F&M reasons. avoid, earlier this week I willing- life as he was born in Lancaster While attending college at are not] the guys that think “I’d like to treat them like my ly ventured to the Public Safety and grew up in Berks county. As West Chester University, Strick- we’re out to get them.” own kids,” Stickler said. ler played football for two years. His favorite part of work- Currently, Strickler stays in He stated that playing football ing at F&M is the people. He shape by running and taking a was more fun in high school, says that all the staff members boxing class. Although he did not F&M DISCOUNT! when playing the sport was a express any desire to actually en- time to bond with friends, but, ter a boxing ring, he still calls his in college, it was treated more boxing classes the best workout like a business. Strickler stopped he’s ever had. playing football for his last two Strickler attributes the success years of college, which allowed he’s had in such different paths to him to spend more time with his various teachers’ support over the friends. years. He also expressed advice After graduating from college, he would like to give to F&M’s Strickler enrolled at the Read- student body. ing Police Academy in 1990. He “Put the effort in,” Strick- SPARE was hired by the Reading Police ler said. “Strive to be the best Department upon his graduation person that you can. Just be the ROOM from the Academy and worked best you can be in whatever there until retiring in 2011. After you do.” that, he took his current position SELF at DPS. If you would like to nominate 3630 Columbia Ave. Strickler said the main dif- DVWDIIPHPEHUIRUDSUR¿OHHPDLO ference between working for the [email protected]. STORAGE 717-299-2920 Reading Police Department and photo by Jack Pinsky ’14 Senior Jack Pinsky is a con- www.spareroomselfstorage.com F&M’s Public Safety is the re- F&M Public Safety Investigator tributing writer. His email is jpin- spect he receives at F&M. William Strickler. [email protected]. January 27, 2014 Campus Life Page 7 Greenberg ’81 shares tips to maximize job opportunities BY ARIELLE LIPSET day you graduate, and hope- allel skills through previous expe- Layout Assistant IXOO\ ¿YH \HDUV GRZQ WKH URDG rience. Additionally, research of On a frigid Thursday night, There are certain elements of the relevant jobs is necessary for stu- ) 0 VWXGHQWV ¿OOHG WKH URZV RI job search that are universally dents to determine a company’s Adam’s Auditorium to warm up powerful and true.” expectations. to Steven Greenberg ’81, hosting In contrast to today, when “You want to create as many a workshop on a matter extremely Greenberg graduated from F&M vectors as possible,” Greenberg important to students: employment in 1981 social media platforms said. “You want your job search to after college. and online job boards did not yet look like Grand Central Terminal Whispers among students exist. But according to Green- the night before Thanksgiving. hushed as Greenberg was intro- berg, students today make fre- These vectors leading you in all duced. He has worked in various quent errors while job-hunting possible directions will lead you ¿HOGVLQFOXGLQJDVDVSRUWVEURDG- by focusing too much of their to what you want to do.” caster, a corporate attorney, and a energy on social media. Green- In order to pave the road to human resources manager. Since berg said focusing exclusively on these opportunities, it takes more 2009, he has hosted the radio show social media can make students than a well-tailored résumé, “Your Next Job” on CBS radio, passive in the job search. Greenberg said. A meaningful and where he describes his perspective “Staring at a blank screen thought-out follow up after con- on the job market. again and again every day and tacting an employer is also neces- Greenberg began the discussion expecting something magical to sary. According to Greenberg, a by explaining widely-cited statis- happen [will not be effective],” creative follow up can better your tics about unemployment. He said Greenberg said. chances of scoring an interview photo by Krissy Montville ’14 although the unemployment rate Students must take initiative and ultimately a position. *UHHQEHUJ GLVFXVVHG ZD\V WR ¿QG UHZDUGLQJ MREV DIWHU FROOHJH is 6.7%, these numbers are highly and work to stand out amongst After clicking the “send” but- graduation and encouraged students to be creative in their search. misleading. a sea of resumes. Students’ com- ton for an application, this should “What should concern you is mon mistake, Greenberg noted, not end your applicatory process. which can provide background expected and encouraged students that 50% of college graduates are is a generic résumé consisting It is crucial to follow up within the on the company’s employers. to learn from their experiences. He forced to take jobs that do not re- of cliché phrases a human re- next few days, offering employers Greenberg warned against advised that they always keep mov- quire a college degree,” Greenberg sources manager will automati- additional information that could falling back on general terms ing forward in their job hunt while said. cally dismiss. Lack of creativity be advantageous in solidifying the or vague anecdotes while in in- knowing they have a great deal to The challenge for college stu- in their resume and job search chances of obtaining the position. terviews, and instead suggested offer. GHQWVLVQRWWR¿QGDMREEXWWR¿QG and not researching jobs in their “You need to both be cre- that, while in interviews, stu- “Failure is a road; it’s not a a good and rewarding job. In or- ¿HOGWKRURXJKO\FDQSUHYHQWVWX- ative and to demonstrate relevant dents provide short stories that wall,” Greenberg said. “Every suc- GHUWR¿QGWKLVGUHDPMRE*UHHQ- GHQWVIURP¿QGLQJFRXQWOHVVMRE skills,” Greenberg said. “Just call- can creatively illustrates their cessful person has dealt with unbe- berg believes students must know opportunities. ing attention to yourself may not special skills. lievable amounts of failure.” certain rules. In creating a résumé, Green- get you the job.” Of course, Greenberg said, For career advice, Greenberg can “Things aren’t going to stop berg suggested taking words Once a student earns the atten- there will be times in which be contacted by e-mail at yournext- changing because you graduate directly from descriptions of tion of a company, he or she must students fail at scoring job op- [email protected] or on Twitter college,” Greenberg said. “You jobs they would like to have take steps toward an effective in- portunities. Perhaps an inter- at @sgreenbergCBS. will see more change than we and utilizing them to show spe- terview. Students should conduct view will not go very well or a saw, a lot more change. I want to FL¿F LQWHUHVWV DQG SXUVXLWV +H a great deal of research on their student’s skills will not match Junior Arielle Lipset is a Layout go over things that are timeless— instructed students to illustrate own using the company’s website those necessary to land the job. Assistant. Her email is alipset@ things that will help you now, the how they have demonstrated par- and websites such as LinkedIn, Greenberg says that this is to be fandm.edu. Women’s Center discusses Miley Cyrus’s behavior, implications BY JUSTIN KOZLOSKI “I am not arguing that race, in the spotlight and react to fame. Cyrus’s styles and actions seem ality, Chernoff’s last points related Editor-in-Chief gender, and sexuality are one “I doubt any of us will get to to copy things Rihanna has to a conversation held, via open let- The Women’s Center held its GH¿QHG WKLQJ EXW ZKDW ZH DUH know the real Miley... if there is done. Some see this as Cyrus ters, among Cyrus, Amanda Palm- ¿UVWJURXSGLVFXVVLRQRIWKH6SULQJ looking at [in this discussion] are one,” Chernoff said. VXEWO\DWWHPSWLQJWRSUR¿WIURP er, and Sinead O’Connor where semester, “The Rise and Fall of these intersectional categories The conversation began with Rihanna’s image, which upsets several points about female sexu- Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender, and using Miley Cyrus as an ex- Chernoff outlining Cyrus’s career some people for the race and ality were made. O’Connor wrote and Media,” in which Miley Cyrus ample,” Chernoff said. “We are and early life to show how she class issues that are inherent in an open letter of concern to Cyrus DQG KHU FODVVL¿FDWLRQ E\ VRFLHW\ not looking at right or wrong but, has risen to the current stage of this relationship. in which she argued that Cyrus were discussed in the context of rather, Miley as a production.” her career. Chernoff pointed out “We talk about [Miley’s] was being pimped by the music these three main categories. Chernoff stressed that while that from the moment she was sexuality, but we never talk industry and needed to stop her The discussion was lead by many in society and the media born Cyrus has been part of an about race and culture,” Cher- SHUVRQL¿FDWLRQRIZRPHQDVEHLQJ Carolyn Chernoff, visiting as- seem to rail against Cyrus as elite group in society. Her father, noff said. only worthy for their bodies and sistant professor of sociology at making terrible personal choices country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Chernoff went on to empha- sexuality. However, Palmer argued Skidmore College. Chernoff has or being over the top, Cyrus’s released his country-crossover hit size that Cyrus’s image is one that Cyrus’s tactics were a way of spent much of her career focus- persona is a large production put “Achy Breaky Heart” the same based on an imitation of “ratch- ÀLSSLQJWKHWDEOHVZLWKLQDPXVLF ing her research on cities, art, and on by the popstar. Chernoff em- year she was born, and she has et” culture, or the stereotyped industry and culture in which men societal change. She primarily phasized that Cyrus has been in been in the public eye ever since. street culture in lower-income, are allowed to be sexually forward discussed the multi-dimensional the spotlight her entire life and, While she had a few roles in mov- black areas. Chernoff said this and women are not. aspects of social change as ex- as such, she is a particularly LHVDWDQHDUO\DJHVKH¿UVWFDPH imitation is especially troubling This point led to small group HPSOL¿HG E\ &\UXV¶V FRQWLQXDOO\ interesting case to examine in into her own as a popstar around because Cyrus has been privi- discussions focusing on what so- changing persona. terms of the way people behave the age of 16 when she adopted leged her entire life, has never ciety expects of female popstars, the “Tween Princess” persona known what it is like to be poor and whether these expectations with the release of “Party in the or black, and consequently, is are damaging or restrictive. While 86$´KHU¿UVWVRQJRXWVLGHWKH basing her new image on as- these questions were never directly realm of her Disney Channel sumptions and stereotypes of answered, many good points were character, Hannah Montana. ratchet culture. raised, such as Cyrus’s own con- After this hit song, Cyrus be- Throughout Cyrus’s attempts victions and the effect the media gan to undergo a transition from to imitate and glorify ratchet has on wider perceptions of gender the innocent tween singer to a culture, Chernoff showed how and race. “Twerking Machine,” as Cher- the black, female form was be- Overall, the Women’s Center noff affectionately referred to her. ing used by Cyrus in her dances was packed beyond capacity, and Next, the conversation focused on and music videos, while also the audience seemed to be very en- Cyrus’s scandalous performance discussing the implications this gaged in the discussion. However, at the 2013 Video Music Awards, has for these cultural issues at the gender balance of the audience after which her twerking with large. In a return to her opening left something to be desired, as Robin Thicke elicited shock from points, Chernoff said Cyrus’s only a few men attended the discus- American viewers. But the be- image can be seen as good or sion. The conversation thoroughly ginning, solo portion of Cyrus’s bad depending on how we per- explored many issues and contra- performance was also troubling ceive her motivations. Chernoff dictions facing society and young to Chernoff, especially the way asked the audience to consider women today. Using Miley Cyrus in which Cyrus seemed to exploit if Cyrus is using her style in at- as an example provided a multifac- the use of African American fe- tempt to equalize and bring re- eted way to explore these issues. male dancers and their bodies. spect to black culture, or if her photo by Krissy Montville ’14 Chernoff pointed out that Cyrus actions further objectify female Senior Justin Kozloski is the Edi- At Friday’s Women’s Center discussion, Miley Cyrus’s behavior and often speaks of her reverence for bodies and black culture. tor-in-Chief. His email is jkozlo- the public’s perception of race, class, and gender were discussed. popstar Rihanna and many of Returning to issues of sexu- [email protected]. Page 8 January 27, 2014 Arts & Entertainment Irish singer’s early experimentation shocks listeners Post Tropical’s angelic, soulful sound met with universal acclaim in October, McMorrow fans knew The songs “Gold,” “All Points,” and growth of the musician. In an ticipation. With Post Tropical, James Album Review they were in for a surprise with his and “Post Tropical,” with their hip- interview with Michelle Geslani he Vincent McMorrow has established Post Tropical new album. The delicate soulfulness hop beats and sung almost entirely said of Post Tropical³(YHU\¿EHU himself as one of the greatest, most of the song with the incorporation of in falsetto, exhibits the inspiration of it is me — me at this point in time, ingenious singer/songwriters of our James McMorrow electronic instruments like the “808” McMorrow drew from 1960s soul in terms of what musically reso- time. by Kimberly Givant and sensual hip-hop beats, made it in Post Tropical. nates with me and what I wanted to In 2010, James Vincent Mc- drastically different from anything McMorrow’s career has often achieve.” First-year Kimberly Givant is Morrow broke into Ireland’s music the supposedly exclusively indie- been compared to that of James Post Tropical is truly unlike any- Assistant Arts & Entertainment scene with his debut album Early in folk musician had ever produced Vernon, frontman of popular band thing else. McMorrow has success- Editor. Her email is kgivant@fandm. the Morning. Upon the album’s re- before. The 808 effects in the song Bon Iver. Like Vernon, McMor- fully experimented and reinvented edu. lease, it reached number one, went “Red Dust,” the waterfall-effect row refused to repeat himself after a his sound in an album that critics platinum, and was nominated for a of 12 mandolins in “The Lakes,” successful debut album. Both musi- are universally applauding. Because Review Rating: Choice Music Prize. The album re- and the solemn piano paired with cians, rather than sticking to “what McMorrow’s audience is now aware ceived such widespread acclaim that square-wave synthesizers and cym- worked” chose to drastically experi- that it will never be able to predict A a year later, Early in the Morning EDOVLQ³/RRN2XW´H[HPSOL¿HVWKH ment with their styles. McMorrow what kind of music he is going to Impressive experimentation creates was released to the UK and the Unit- album’s originality and the daring- believes that an artist’s music should produce, all of his future albums unique musical experience. ed States, winning the singer/song- ness of the artist. change and grow with the change will be surrounded by increased an- writer a European Border Breakers Returning from tour after the Award for the success the album success of Early in the Morning, received beyond Ireland. On Jan. McMorrow had numerous pages of 10, 13, and 14, McMorrow released lyrics and ideas for his next project, his highly anticipated album, Post but no music to accompany any of Tropical, to Ireland, the UK, and the it. The location in which he did all US, shocking audiences with his re- of the recording for Post Tropical markably impressive experimenta- is almost completely responsible tion with his sound. for his complete and abrupt change Post TropicalH[HPSOL¿HV-DPHV in sound. Rather than writing all of Vincent McMorrow’s courage and the music surrounded by the green genius as a musician. On the new hills of Ireland, McMorrow wrote, album, the Dublin-based artist has recorded, and experimented with the completely eliminated the melan- album in a studio located on a pecan choly folk style that made songs like farm half a mile from the Mexican “We Don’t Eat,” “If I Had A Boat,” border where bands such as the Yeah and “Hear The Noise That Moves Yeah Yeahs, Beach House, Animal Soft And Low” off of his debut al- Collective, and At The Drive In bum so popular. All that remains the have all been inspired in the past. same is McMorrow’s unique falsetto McMorrow used the sounds and voice and creative lyricism. ideas that were born amongst these photo courtesy of www.blogpsot.com Upon release, Post Tropical hit number one on the Irish Independent Albums Chart, number two on the :KHQ WKH DOEXP¶V ¿UVW VRQJ surreal surroundings to create his Irish Albums Chart, and number three on the UK Independent Albums Chart. “Cavalier” was released as a single experimental record. Nintendo President to consider producing iOS, Android apps Pokémon, Super Mario potentially making smartphone debuts due to poor Wii U sales may have risked voiding their Super Mario, which are current- has faced a loss of over $240 phone arena may be better suited Video Game warranty by jailbreaking or un- ly only legitimately offered on PLOOLRQLQH[SHFWHGSUR¿WV7KH for Nintendo’s new strategy. The Commentary locking their phones. This prac- Nintendo’s own consoles. most recent console has not done classic gaming company could tice allows the user to download Nostalgic smartphone users nearly as well as anticipated and offer games at a lower price, as by Georgianna Pisano-Goetz unauthorized and usually copy- weary of or too timid to try jail- the result is Nintendo’s largest those familiar with the iOS App Older fans of the classic cata- righted applications onto their breaking will be pleased to hear SUR¿WGHFOLQHLQQHDUO\\HDUV Store will pay between one and logue of Nintendo games have phones that were not approved that Nintendo may be entertain- Many different factors contrib- ¿YHGROODUVIRUDVLGHEDUVFUROO- long awaited the games’ avail- for the iOS App Store nor for the ing the idea of introducing clas- uted to the low performance ing game similar to the Super ability on the increasingly popu- Android shop. sic Nintendo games to the smart- of the WiiU system, including Mario canon. lar smartphone operating sys- Jailbreaking practices are of- phone app marketplace. gamers migrating to mobile de- Furthermore, the game mar- tem, be it iOS or Android. Those ten in pursuit of classic Nintendo Since the WiiU was released vices. Given the changing land- kets on the WiiU as well as the technologically-inclined fans games, including Pokémon and in November 2012, Nintendo scape of gaming in the modern Nintendo 3DS could be opened age, Nintendo President Satoru up to any developers. The open Iwata consented that the compa- forum would allow for a wider Q\LVÀLUWLQJZLWKQHZEXVLQHVV variety of games and would cer- models. tainly attract developers to the President Sarturo said on Fri- consoles. Even still, Nintendo day, “We are thinking about a has a remarkable back catalog new business structure. Given the of classic games and characters expansion of smart devices, we already beloved by multiple gen- are naturally studying how smart erations. There are many avenues devices can be used to grow the the company could explore with game-player business. It’s not its pre-existing catalog of games as simple as enabling Mario to and characters. move on a smartphone.” The news is exciting in an- It is undeniable in the face ticipation of the major gaming of this record-setting loss that console companies responses to Nintendo needs to try something changing marketplace. Playsta- new. However, Sarturo is correct tion, Xbox, and Nintendo have in saying that it’s not as easy as been taking small steps to attract it seems. Nintendo would face modern gamers, but more drastic massive losses if it abandoned measures could be called for de- its own consoles. While provid- SHQGLQJRQZKDWWKHSUR¿WVORRN ing fans with Super Mario and like for this new generation of Pokémon on their phones would gaming systems. be well-received by the public, photo courtesy of www.blogpsot.com it does not seem viable at this Junior Georgianna Pisano- Wii U sales were far below Sarturo’s expectations over the holiday season, leading to a reduction of sales point in time. Other business Goetz is a staff writer. Her email IRUHFDVWVIRU¿VFDO\HDUIURPPLOOLRQWRPLOOLRQXQLWV models appearing in the smart- is [email protected]. The College Reporter Arts & Entertainment Page 9 Into the Woods to see departure from Disney princess tales 6WUHHS.HQGULFN'HSSOHDGDOOVWDUFDVWLQ¿OPDGDSWDWLRQRI6RQGKHLPFODVVLF the role of the witch while Anna Movie Preview Kendrick, who began her career Into the Woods with a Tony nomination at the ripe young age of 12, will star as by Georgianna Pisano-Goetz Cinderella with Chris Pine by her 7KHER[RI¿FHVXFFHVVRI'LV- side as the prince. Jake Gyllen- ney’s Snow White and the Hunts- KDDOZDVSUHYLRXVO\FRQ¿UPHGDV man seems to have led into an Rapunzel’s prince, but has been age of grim and gritty, live-action replaced by British actor Billy fairytale adaptations. Disney’s Magnussen (The Brass Teapot). most recent endeavors include an Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears adaptation of the Broadway mu- Prada, Salmon Fishing in Yemen) sical Into the Woods and a Cin- will be an original character to GHUHOOD ¿OP QRW WR PHQWLRQ WKH the play, the Baker’s wife, while Snow White and the Huntsman British actor James Corden (Doc- sequel. tor Who) will play the Baker. The F&M Players beat Disney Johnny Depp will take the role of to the punch as they put on their the Big Bad Wolf, working again performance of Into the Woods with Pirates of the Caribbean di- last weekend. The faux fairytale rector Rob Marshall. play was adapted into an original Much like Les Miserables, musical by Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods will also feature based on the novel by Franklin & a new, original song by Stephen photo courtesy of www.blogpsot.com Marshall alumnus James Lapine Sondheim. Following in the foot- Into the Woods LVWKH:DOW'LVQH\&RPSDQ\¶V¿UVW%URDGZD\PXVLFDO¿OPDGDSWDWLRQVLQFH¶V$QQLH ’71. The F&M Player’s choice to steps of musical movie adaptation DQGWKHFRPSDQ\¶V¿UVWHYHU%URDGZD\PXVLFDOWKHDWULFDO¿OPDGDSWDWLRQ perform Into the Woods this sea- Les Mis with an original song and son is especially topical due to WKLV&KULVWPDV¶ER[RI¿FHVPDVK Into the Woods is an interesting in the musical. So it appears that WKH ¿OP¶V &KULVWPDV  GDWH Disney’s announcement that they Frozen. 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Similar Into the Woods’ release date is circumvented its self-imposed and plotted to involve a male co- tation are available, but those to the French revolutionary tale currently Christmas Day 2014 princess pause. Disney had previ- lead. However, these darker, live familiar with the play or those big-screen adaptation, Into the and will be followed by the live- ously stated that it would be tem- DFWLRQ¿OPVVHHPWREHPDUNHWHG who attended the F&M Player’s Woods will mix Hollywood’s fa- DFWLRQ&LQGHUHOOD¿OPGLUHFWHGE\ porarily ceasing its production to a completely other audience, performance will know that these vorites with those truly musically Kenneth Branagh on March 13, of Disney princesses following namely older moviegoers. classic tales take on a darker spin inclined. Meryl Streep will take 2015. American Hustle receives most Oscar nominations Oscars should provide highlights for award show season ‡1HZ5HOHDVHV‡ Week of Monday, Jan. 27 that any of the films could win Guild award, Blanchett is in the Award Show Preview the award. The Golden Globes best position for Oscar glory. Academy Awards often serve as a predictor for the To discuss Oscar nomina- Oscars and 12 Years a Slave won tions, it is important to note the Music by Sophie Afdhal the award for Best Picture at the snubs and surprises. Tom Hanks Tuesday, Jan. 28 With the release of Oscar Golden Globes. American Hus- was not nominated for his role in nominations this week and the tle is likely the other main com- Captain Phillips, a surprise giv- Golden Globes occurring last petitor. It features many talented en how strong his performance Sunday, the glamorous season of actors who have received Os- is and the fact that he is so be- movie awards is well underway. cars before, including Bradley loved in Hollywood. Now that the nominations have Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Neither Oprah Winfrey or, Mice & Men Casting been released, the Oscar buzz Christian Bale and is also the more surprisingly, The Butler, David Crosby Dum Dum Girls Restoring Crowns and speculation have already kind of film that the members of have been nominated. This is a Croz Too True begun. the academy tend to choose. For shock given it is a film about the Force Thrive Certain pictures garnered a the Best Actor award, the men butler to three presidents and the great deal of notice. Gravity and nominated all gave excellent great performances in the film. American Hustle were the most performances and will be strong The film received no nomina- Movies nominated, with 10 nominations contendors. tions at all. Similarly, Saving Friday, Jan. 31 each, including Best Picture, Matthew McConaughey won Mr. Banks was almost entirely Best Director, and Best Ac- the Golden Globe for role in passed over except for a Best tress. The Best Picture nomina- Dallas Buyers Club, in which Score nomination. Predictions tions included American Hustle, he portrays an AIDs patient who for Best Picture had included Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers smuggled unapproved alterna- Saving Mr. Banks and it was a Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, tive drugs into the U.S. for him- surprise to see it so ignored. Philomena, 12 Years A Slave, self and other AIDs patients. He American Hustle received 10 and The Wolf of Wall Street. has a good chance of winning nominations, but wasn’t recog- That Awkward Best Night There is much diversity and the award on Oscar night. nized for Best Makeup and Hair Labor Day Tim’s Vermeer talent in this group, so much so Leonardo DiCaprio is also despite having expertly created Moment Ever nominated for his role in The an outrageous parade of 70’s Wolf of Wall Street. DiCaprio hair and makeup. has never won the Oscar, and The most surprising nomina- it would be exciting to see the tion goes to Jackass Presents: Blu-Ray long time star take home his first Bad Grandpa. Who would have Tuesday, Jan. 28 win. thought Jackass would ever re- For the Best Actress award ceive an Oscar nomination? there are some very talent- Now that the nominations ed women nominated. Meryl are out and the initial judge- Streep, the long-time Oscar fa- ments have been made, we will vorite, is nominated for her role anxiously await March 2 Os- in August: Osage County and has car night to see who will win a strong chance. Cate Blanchett the most coveted statuette in is the Golden Globe winner for Hollywood. Cloudy with her role in Woody Allen’s Blue a Chance of Last Vegas Bad Grandpa Rush photo courtesy of www.blogpsot.com Jasmine. Considering the Acad- Junior Sophie Afdhal is Meatballs 2 Ellen Degeneres will host the emy’s love of Allen and the fact Assistant Sports Editor. Her —photos courtesy of www.amazon.com Oscars for her second time. she also won the Screen Actor’s email is [email protected]. January 27, 2014 Sports Page 10 Super Bowl Predictions: anticipated close game, Seahawks likely victors ical role in this game. I completely hawks to win. He is crucial to their Taking all of this into consider- agree that he will be an important success because he has the ability ation, my prediction is that the Sea- factor in this game, but given Man- to take over this game. If Lynch hawks will win the game. I think ning’s skill set and consistency, I can successfully carry the ball 25 that Russell Wilson will do his job, have no reason to consider him a plus times while simultaneously Marshawn Lynch will have a huge wildcard - I know he will have a taking as much time off the clock game, and that Seattle’s line will good game. as possible, then the Seahawks will hold their own against Denver’s 7KH ¿UVW ZLOGFDUG LV :LOVRQ be led to victory. If Lynch does not line. This prediction does not re- who has helped lead the Seahawks have a spectacular performance, ÀHFWP\RZQSUHIHUHQFHKRZHYHU to the Super Bowl this year in only then there are no guarantees that because I would like to see Peyton in his second season. While I do the Seahawks will be able to com- Manning win his second Super not doubt Wilson’s athleticism and pete with the Broncos. Bowl, especially considering he natural talent, his lack of experi- One of the most important fac- may be forced to retire next year ence may be a factor in this game. tors in this game will be the match- given his age and neck problems. photos courtesy of seattleseahawks.com He simply does not possess the up between the Broncos line and The game is really a toss-up and All eyes are on Russell Wilson, quarterback of the Seahawks, as VDPH¿HOGDZDUHQHVVWKDW0DQQLQJ the Seahawks line. Linemen are both of the teams are equally likely the the team tackles Super Bowl XLVIII Feb. 2. has given his limited experience in perhaps the most underappreciated to go home the winner. There are the NFL. Wilson has a lot of pres- factors in the outcome of a game. only three guarantees this Sunday: BY DANIEL FOLEY prediction for Super Bowl XLVIII sure on his shoulders as well - the As good as Peyton Manning is, he over a 100 million viewers will be Contributing Writer is Seahawks 24 Broncos 21. The Super Bowl is always intimidating will have a hard time being himself glued to their television screens The Denver Broncos will take game will be decided by the play IRU¿UVWWLPHUVEXWWRKDYHWROHDG if he is bombarded with consis- to watch this exciting game, over on the Seattle Seahawks for Super of Russell Wilson, quarterback your team in only your second sea- tent pass rush. The young Russell 1 billion chicken wings will be Bowl XLVIII on Sunday. Much for Seattle, and Marshawn Lynch, son is something else entirely. De- Wilson will not fare well at all if consumed, and Peyton Manning speculation has been provided running back for Seattle, and the spite all of this pressure, if Wilson this is the case for him. The perfor- will yell “Omaha” at least 20 times about this potentially explosive matchup between the Broncos line can keep his composure and have a mance of both Marshawn Lynch (which is his trademarks phrase matchup, ranging from profession- and the Seahawks line. These are solid game, then the Seahawks are and Knowshon Moreno (Denver’s ZKLFKPHDQVKHLVÀLSSLQJWKHSOD\ al sports analysts to regular people the wildcards for Sunday night, the favorite in my book. running back) will also depend on to the other side). Anything can like me. With this game featuring as their play could go either way The second wildcard is Mar- KRZZHOOWKHLUIURQW¿YHDUHEORFN- happen this upcoming Sunday, so the best defense (Seahawks) and and their performance is abso- shawn Lynch, who is one of the ing for them. If one of the lines just sit back and enjoy the game the best offense (Broncos) in the lutely critical to the outcome of best in the league and is known for shows up on Sunday and absolute- with family and/or friends. NFL, the only guarantee is that it this game. Many would argue that having breakout games in the play- ly dominates over the men across will be an exciting game. Peyton Manning, quarterback for offs. I place him in the wildcard from them, then it is very likely First-year Daniel Foley is a con- While the game is really a tos- Denver, should be added to this category because he has to domi- that their team will walk away the tributing writer. His email is sup between two powerhouses, my list, because he will also play a crit- nate the game in order for the Sea- victors. [email protected]. Blast from the past: Mayser Center housed national basketball legends

could not have been nicer.” the end of the interview. His hand Greenberg noted Erving was was so huge I felt like a pistachio very thoughtful, respectful and nut,” Greenberg said. articulate throughout the entire Greenberg interviewed several interview. other Sixers players, but found his “It was just me and him, sitting interactions with F&M athletes to outside on the steps by the front be equally memorable. entrance to Mayser Center,” Green- “I also feel nostalgic about the berg said. “No PR people, no agents, interviews I conducted with F&M no team execs or anyone else. It players like Donnie Marsh, Don was incredible. He is 6’7”, so even Anderson, Dennis Westley, Art though we were both sitting he ac- Taylor and more,” Greenberg said. tually had a hard time speaking into “They were always gracious and the microphone I was holding.” thoughtful, and they made broad- Greenberg had the opportunity casting the games so much fun. I to ask Erving about the creation have such great memories of do- of the three point shot (which was ing those post-game interviews photos courtesy of toptenz.com photo courtesy of lancasteronline.com photo courtesy of sportsillustrated.com new that season) and his experience with the help of my broadcasting Philadelphia 76ers greats, forward/guard Julius Erving and center Darryl Dawkins, were among the training at F&M. partner Tom Larkin. Interviewing many all-stars that trained at F&M’s very own Mayser Center from 1978 to 1994. “Today, students would be Ins- famous people was thrilling, but BY LILA EPSTEIN Philadelphia 76ers trained at May- awards with both the ABA and tagraming their Dr. J. sightings all in some ways interviewing my fel- Senior Editor ser Center from 1978 to 1994. NBA. over campus but it was much more low classmates meant even more to While Diplomat fans gathered Steven Greenberg ’81, former “As sports director of WFNM, I low key back then,” Greenberg me, because they were my friends Saturday to watch men’s basket- play-by-play sports broadcaster for was given access to the Philadelphia said. and we were all learning our roles ball take on Haverford College and F&M, recalled the buzz about the 76ers closed practices,” Greenberg In addition to Erving, Greenberg together.” win 62-56, what many of these fans players training on campus. said. “I simply walked up to him was also able to interview Darryl might not have known is that the “There was a collective feeling after practice one day and asked Dawkins, a 6’11, 250-pound center Senior Lila Epstein is the Senior like, ‘what are these amazing ath- him if I could schedule an interview for the team. Editor. Her email is lepstei1@ PAST WEEK letes doing here in Lancaster? This with him. He readily agreed; he “He put his hand on my head at fandm.edu. OUTCOMES is very cool,’” Greenberg said. Greenberg explained how the Sixers chose to train at F&M be- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL cause they were looking for a good Do you like F&M sports? 1/22 vs. Dickinson* basketball facility away from any 47-40 L distractions that would be present MEN’S in a big city like Philadelphia. F&M BASKETBALL had recently been equipped with Do you have thoughtful 1/25 vs. Haverford* D QHZ VRIW ÀRRU RQ WKH EDVNHWEDOO 62-56 W FRXUWZKLFKZDVEHQH¿FLDOIRUWKH WRESTLING knees of the players. opinions about the national “Their presence didn’t really im- 1/26 vs. The Citadel 3-31 L pact life on campus beyond Mayser MEN’S SQUASH Center. This was F&M after all. sporting world? 1/26 vs. Bates 7-2 W Academics takes priority even over WOMEN’S SQUASH professional sports,” Greenberg 1/26 v.s. Bates 8-1 L said. “However, the fact that one Write for Sports! WOMEN’S SWIMMING of the most famous athletes in the 1/25 vs. Ursinus 89-144 L country was training every day in 0D\VHU&HQWHUGH¿QLWHO\JDYHRXU Contact Mark Rossman at campus a certain swag.” *= Centennial Conference While the Sixers were training Competition at F&M, Greenberg had the op- portunity to interview Julius Erv- [email protected]. ing, a NBA Hall of Fame member who won championships and MVP January 27, 2014 Sports Page 11 Track: :RPHQ¶VWHDPHQGVPHHWZLWKVHYHUDO¿UVW UPCOMING GAMES SODFH¿QLVKHVVHYHUDODWKOHWHVLQQDWLRQDOUDQNLQJV continued from page 12 Championships. captain of the women’s team, The women’s team was high- Among the men’s national rank- is happy about the recent wins MEN’S BASKETBALL OLJKWHGE\¿UVWSODFH¿QLVKHVIURP ings, Fromell currently holds the as well as her teammates’ other Jackson in the shot put, Rebecca number 48 spot in the triple jump, achievements. Jan. 28 @ Gettysburg* 8 p.m. Swisher ’16 in the pole vault, with Friend coming in at 63rd in “Sam Walmer is seated really Samantha Greenberg ’14 in the the 200-meter dash. well in hurdles right now and Mor- Feb. 1 @ Swarthmore* 3 p.m. 55-meter hurdles, and Kim Hil- For the women, Swisher’s jump JDQ LV ¿UVW DV ZHOO DV &HQWHQQLDO Feb. 5 @ John’s Hopkins* 8 p.m. frank ’15 in the 1,000 meter-run. of 3.50 meters from December is Conference Athlete of the Week for In the mile, it was all blue and good for 10th place, with Morgan triple,” Greenberg said. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL white as Mallory Reed ’15 led the Gray ’16 rounding out the jumps F&M will have the week off SDFN RI 'LSV ZLWK D WLPH RI ¿YH with a 31st-place rank in the triple before returning to the track, Jan. 28 @ Gettysburg* 6 p.m. minutes 45 seconds, followed by jump. Both are holding the top as competition resumes on Sat- Jan. 30 vs. Haverford* 7 p.m. Caroline Stein ’15, Brielle Stander spots in the conference’s current urday, Feb. 8, at the Crusader ’17, and Jessica Love ’15. rankings, while Jackson’s record- Classic hosted by Susquehanna Feb. 1 @ Swarthmore* 1 p.m. Several F&M runners, jump- breaking throw this weekend puts University. ers, and throwers are sitting in the her at the number-26 slot in the WRESTLING national rankings and will hope to country and second in the Centen- Senior Jonathan Pressman is a staff Feb. 1 @ Princeton* 1 p.m. make the trip to Lincoln, Neb. on nial Conference. writer. His email is jpressma1@ March 14 for the Indoor National Samantha Greenberg ’14, fandm.edu. Feb. 8 @ Drexel 7 p.m. F&M baseball assists in Warwick Little League MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIMMING evaluation day, helps assemble equivalent teams Feb. 1 vs. Dickinson* 1 p.m. Feb. 8 @ Gettysburg* 1 p.m. MEN’S SQUASH Jan. 31 @ Cornell 2 p.m. Feb. 1 @ St. Lawrence 12 p.m. WOMEN’S SQUASH Jan. 31 @ Cornell 2 p.m. Feb. 1 @ St. Lawrence 12 p.m. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK Feb. 8 @ Crusader Classic 10 p.m.

photos courtesy of godiplomats.com *= Centennial Conference Competition Fresh off a Centennial Conference win, the F&M baseball team assisted the Warwick Little League in its evaluation day. The team helped evaluate player talent for the Spring Little League teams. BY SOPHIE AFDHAL look up to and encouraging their Associate Sports Editor talents. It was rewarding spend- Last Saturday, the F&M Base- ing time with 15 plus teammates ball team participated in Warwick and giving back to the community. Little League’s evaluation day, Encouraging youth athletics is re- TDF where they spent the day assisting ally important, and volunteering is and evaluating the league of eight something F&M students should to 12 year olds. The day was in- do more of in general.” tended to help as the league makes The Diplomats rose to the op- its teams for the upcoming sea- portunity to foster athletic talent son. in the Warwick little leaguers. The AUDITIONS “We went to evaluate War- day also served as a bonding expe- wick’s little leaguers and give them rience for the F&M players prior pointers on what to do in terms of to the start of their season. hitting and catching,” said Sean This is a building year for base- Cosgriff ’15. “The league wanted ball. The team will be a young non-biased evaluations of talent so group this season and have recruit- they could create equal teams. We HGVHYHUDOWDOHQWHG¿UVW\HDUV ANGELS evaluated the players while also The team has a new head coach, giving them pointers.” Ryan Horning, who is the former The team arrived at 8 a.m. to assistant coach. There is also a new IN begin preparing for the little leagu- pitching coach, Mike Ham, who is ers, and, when they arrived, the a former F&M baseball player. AMERICA: team worked until 3 p.m. evaluat- According to Cosgriff, the new ing and helping the children. coaches are taking an alterna- Cosgriff described the day in WLYHDSSURDFKWKDWZLOOEHQH¿WWKH PART I detail, emphasizing that the F&M team. Cosgriff is hopeful for the players worked with their Little upcoming season. League counterparts. “We’re really kicking it up a “I spent the majority of my notch now that the season is com- When time working with the pitchers ing closer,” he said. “We’re hitting and evaluating them with the help a stride point with everyone doing Jan 31 (Fri) 3:30-6:30 pm of our pitching coaches,” Cosgriff what they need to do to prepare. said. We are coming off a big confer- Feb 1 (Sat) 3:00-6:00 pm Cosgriff emphasized the dif- ence win from last year so this sea- ¿FXOW\ RI HYDOXDWLQJ WKH SOD\- son will be a little bit harder how- Callbacks on Feb 2 (Sun) 2:00-5:00 pm ers. He was asked to give each ever the guys are up to the task.” RI WKHP D VSHFL¿F VFRUH RQ WKHLU The team is looking forward to performance. a big season and, hopefully, a con- Where “Personally, and a lot of the guys tinuation of Centennial Confer- felt this way, that you don’t want HQFH H[FHOOHQFH7KHLU ¿UVW JDPH Drama Studio, Roschel Room 114 to evaluate kids at such a young of the season will be Feb. 22 when age,” Cosgriff said. “Evaluating the Diplomats play Guilford Col- players at that age is so arbitrary, lege away. but we enjoyed the experience of giving them pointers and helping Junior Sophie Afdhal is the Asso- them out. It was worth much more ciate Sports Editor. Her email is giving the players older players to [email protected]. Page 12 The College Reporter January 27, 2014

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photo courtesy of bestslamdunks.com Franklin & Marshall Sports Men’s, women’s track participate in Open I Invite, Jackson sets new record ’15, and Krell cruised to an HDV\¿UVWSODFH¿QLVKZLWKD time of three minutes 35.83 seconds. In the jumps, Teddy Uzamere ’16 beat out the competition in the high jump IRU\HWDQRWKHU¿UVWSODFH¿Q- ish for the Diplomats, leap- LQJ ¿YH IHHW VHYHQ LQFKHV Nick Fromell ’14 took a pair RI VHFRQGSODFH ¿QLVKHV LQ the long and triple jump. Coming off of a long and frigid season of cross-coun- try, Luk Olenginski, captain of the men’s Track and Field team, was pleased with the effort of the distance squad. photos courtesy of godiplomats.com “It was fun and a good ) 0KRVWHGWKH&RDFK,,QYLWHLQWKH$6)&)ULGD\9LQFHQW$FRVWD¶RQWKHOHIWWKUHZWKHVKRWSXWDQGVFRUHG¿UVWZLWKDSHUVRQDOEHVWRI chance to compete at home,” ¶¶DQG.LPEHUO\+LOIUDQN¶RQWKHULJKWWRRN¿UVWLQWKHPHWHUDW6WDWLVWLFVUHOD\HGIURPJRGLSORPDWVFRP Olenginski said. He noted further that the BY JONATHAN shattering throw in the shot a non-team scoring event, in both events with times of second week in a row with team is focusing on work- PRESSMAN put by Maya Jackson ’17. F&M runners, jumpers, and 6.79 and 23.51 seconds, re- a distance of 13.73 meters, ing hard in preparation for Senior Staff Writer In just her third collegiate throwers came out on top in spectively. Brad Krell ’16 while Bob McCarron ’15 took upcoming meets this sea- competition, Jackson broke several events. and Alex Osei ’16 took sec- silver with a throw of 11.85 ,QWKHLU¿UVWKRPHPHHWRI son, namely the Centennial the previous school record of On the men’s side, Evan ond and fourth, setting per- meters. the 2014 season, the Frank- Conference Championships, 12.25 meters set by Alyssa Friend ’16 put on a show in sonal bests for the season. The men’s 4x400-meter lin & Marshall men’s and which are set to take place Catalano ’09 with a winning both the 55 and 200-meter ,QWKH¿HOG9LQFHQW$FRV- relay consisting of twins ZRPHQ¶VWUDFN ¿HOGWHDPV WKH¿UVWZHHNLQ0DUFK registered some impressive toss of 12.44 meters. dashes for the second week ta ’15 threw his way to an Greg ’15 and Luk ’15 ¿QLVKHVLQFOXGLQJDUHFRUG Though the meet was LQDURZFODLPLQJ¿UVWSODFH all-time personal best for the Olenginski, Leo Generali see TRACK, page 12 Men’s, women’s basketball take on Dickinson College Both F&M men’s and women’s basketball teams played Dickinson College Wednes- day in conference play at the Mayser Cen- ter. The men defeated Dickinson 67-58, now 8-2 in conference play, and the wom- en fell 47-40, now 1-8 in conference play. According to statistics from godiplomats. com, the men’s team outshot Dickinson 46 to 37 percent and the women’s team outrebounded Dickinson 47-40.

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