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Friday, March 7, 2008

Vol. CXXTheV, No. 17 LawrenLawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 tianwww.Lawrentian.com LU Alumnus selected as new Dean of the Conservatory Katy Hillbo ic achievement,” helped him bring Pertl thinks that life experiences — simply put, the study of music Fred Sturm, Pertl’s first trombone Staff Writer a similar approach to the Encarta outside of the practice room are an and culture in different countries professor and jazz director when he Encyclopedia. important part of this. — play a bigger role in the curricu- arrived at Lawrence, who nominated Brian Pertl is not your typical aca- After working at Microsoft, Pertl Although Pertl places the utmost lum. Pertl for the position. demic. The Lawrence alumnus joked, lectured for 14 years as part of the importance on technique, he also Pertl also acknowledges the “If it wouldn’t have been for “When I played in the Alumni Jazz Humanities Washington Inquiring believes that “a good musician [can importance of quality faculty mem- Fred, I never would have applied,” Showcase and unveiled my illumi- Mind Lecture Series. In this job, he be trained] in a practice room, but bers. He said that he “once read that said Pertl. nated eye-ball didgeridoos, I feared gave “over 300 lectures on a variety they will never be great unless they if a person is lucky, he will have Pertl is very excited to return that I would never be asked back to of topics in the biggest cities and the have deep personal experiences” to three to five teachers who will have to Lawrence, and reflected on his Lawrence again.” Not only was he smallest towns; the largest universi- color their music. a profound impact on his life.” journey as the “prototypical liberal asked back, he was recently named ties and the humblest elementary As part of this experiential train- He continued by saying, “In my arts journey.” the new Dean of the Conservatory. schools.” ing, Pertl advocates travel abroad, life, I have had seven: one from the As Pertl makes his way back to Although Pertl said that he has Pertl feels that his speaking expe- community involvement, the use of University of Washington, one from where he first started, he hopes to not “pursued any of the routes riences and his work at Microsoft technology and interdepartmental Wesleyan University, and five from “do what I can to make the lives of normally taken to prepare for this have given him skills that he can collaboration. Of course, he also Lawrence!” other [Lawrence] students better.” position,” it was actually the uncon- apply to his job at Lawrence. would like to see ethnomusicology In fact, it was Professor of Music ventionality of his background that Once he is at Lawrence, Pertl made him such a strong candidate wants to listen to the students and for the job. staff to determine what issues need After graduating from Lawrence to be addressed in the Conservatory, Lawrence Vikings win MWC with a Bachelor of Music degree although he has some idea of the in trombone performance and a direction that he wants to take. Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Pertl recognizes that today’s Pertl received the Thomas Watson musician faces a changing environ- Fellowship, which allowed him to ment, so he wants to encourage basketball championship travel to Australia, Tibet, Nepal and programs that will help students India to study the use of harmonics become more adaptive. in Aboriginal didgeridoo playing and “Here we sit in this climate of Tibetan sacred chanting. uncertainty, watching one of the He went on to earn a master’s most monumental shifts in the degree in ethnomusicology from music industry since the invention Wesleyan University, but before of the phonograph,” said Pertl in a completing his doctorate in the same recent convocation. area of study at the University of He acknowledged that “uncer- Washington, he was offered a job at tainty will remain the norm for some a rather unmusical company. time,” but said that “when Lawrence Pertl, along with another ethno- Conservatory graduates leave these musicologist, was hired by Microsoft halls, they should go forth not with to select and caption 337 pieces fear or dread, but with passion and of music from 192 different coun- excitement, knowing that they have tries for the Encarta World Atlas all the tools they need to take advan- Project. This project, what Pertl tage of the many artistic opportuni- calls his “most important academ- ties that await them.” Gilge’s video selected for exhibit Alicia Bones Shimon’s digital processes classes. Staff Writer Photo by Ted Greeley Gilge submitted the video as an The Lawrence men's basketball team captured the conference title with two close victories against St. Norbert and Carroll. assignment for the class. The Walker The white picket fence may posted a YouTube video, asking for Douglas McEneaney Lawrence’s Alexander Gym host- Lawrence and St. Norbert during Staff Writer be part of the American suburban video submissions under five min- ed the entire Midwest Conference the regular season. dream, but what is a fence’s real pur- utes detailing suburban life. Tournament, which definitely gave Friday night’s game, much like pose? Sophomore Lynn Gilge asks if Gilge’s video, called “Continuous Lawrence men’s basketball an edge to our Vikings during both most of the Vikings games of late, a fence should keep us in or block Fence,” is nearly four minutes of became the conference champions playoff games. was dramatic and stressful for all us out in her video selected for a close-ups on rolling fences, shot this past weekend with victories During the first round of the of the 1050 die-hard fans. screening at the Minneapolis Walker from the perspective of someone over St. Norbert College and Carroll playoffs, Carroll College defeated Prior to the game, the Vikings Art Center’s new exhibit, "Worlds walking by. Each fence segment is College. However, these victories Grinnell College 124-122, the usual men’s team, along with leader Away: New Suburban Landscapes." tightly edited to come immediately did not come easy for our Vikings, high scoring game when Grinnell Coach Joel DePagter, was recog- Getting a video into this exhibit after the previous fence, giving the as both games were decided in the is on the court. Carroll College’s nized as conference champions by was not part of the plan for Gilge. A video a sense of endlessness. A clip final seconds. victory allowed them to advance the sports information director for studio art and English major, Gilge’s of an Imogen Heap song put through Our Vikings were ranked first in to the championship, where they the Midwest Conference. A touch- focus is painting. An interest in a filter and repeated throughout conference going into this weekend’s would face the winner of Friday advertising as a possible career led playoffs and 16th in the nation. night’s game between Lawrence and Gilge to Julie Lindemann and John Because of the first-place seeding, St. Norbert College. See Basketball on page 11 See Art on page 3 Carroll was 1-1 against both

A rummage sale put on by ances, among other things. $250 for this year’s event. will help subsidize the Frisbee play- the Lawrence University Ultimate All the items were donated by According to Chris Hooper, a ers’ spring break trip to Savannah, Ultimate Frisbee team took place this week Lawrence students, and were very senior member of the men’s team, a Ga. There, Lawrence’s men’s and in Riverview Lounge Tuesday, reasonably priced and in good con- large chunk of the money raised in women’s teams will gather with Wednesday and Thursday after- dition. The team also held this fund- the sale will go toward the entry fees teams from around the nation for Rummage Sale noons. Students casually stopping raiser last year, and raised about for the Ultimate Players Association several days of Ultimate fun on Dylan Reed-Maxfield by had a chance to browse through $500. As of Tuesday, they were on sectional tournament, to be held the for The Lawrentian a diverse assortment of old clothes, pace to surpass that total, with an weekend of April 12 in Whitewater. decorations, toys and small appli- opening day that brought in over The remainder of the proceeds See Sale on page 3

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2 Features Friday, march 7, 2008 Iraq veteran speaks against the war The Atrium’s Focus On Students Daniel Fulton the malignant purpose of blinding April West shooting but in reality killing some- to wage war and cause destruction. poor students and adding insult to Staff Writer Gennady Malyshev one is nothing like a video game.” When you are trying to win their injury, as if the four flights of stairs, Under the No Child Left Behind hearts and minds, military action Emily Peck bitter cold, and tuition weren’t Wednesday, Feb. 27 the Act recruiters can look up any stu- just doesn’t work. Giving people Corey Zehfus enough. Multicultural Affairs Committee dent’s information, including their $5000 for every son you kill does for The Lawrentian Of course, now that this phe- (MCAC) brought Iraq War veteran extra-curricular activities, Knox said. nothing in the long run. The utter nomenon is explained by science we John Knox from Iraq Veterans Recruiters then cater their strategies dehumanization, the utter despair Walking between Briggs and the can harness it to our purpose! The Against the War (IVAW) to the to each student’s individual inter- of life, they were always called all Science Atrium in the afternoon and focused beam of light provides a Coffeehouse where he shared his ests. The University of Wisconsin- kinds of ethnic slurs…you could get early evening may solicit an unwant- toasty spot for the passing student opinion on the U.S. Army and the Madison has limited the number of away with anything. It was like the ed lesson in optics in the form of a to warm up in the cold winter. war in Iraq. Knox is originally from times that recruiters can come on old West in that way. It all made me blinding reflection. Light from the All of the sunlight that hits the a small town in Wisconsin and is campus to three times per year, and really start to wonder why we were sun strikes the glass of the atrium window is redirected into a much currently studying biology at the the University of California-Berkeley there,” Knox said. and reflects off in the direction of smaller area, so naturally the light University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has decreased the Army’s influence When asked about the accuracy Briggs. in the spot has significantly more after serving in the Army for four on campus almost completely. of the news coverage pertaining to This is not in itself remarkable; intensity than simply standing in years. Knox was in western Iraq the war Knox replied, “It is abso- we have all seen sun- direct sunlight. Knox first discussed the demo- lutely one-sided and we deserve light reflect off of The result of graphics of those in the Army as to be informed about what our glass. However, dur- being bombarded well as recruiters’ tactics. The bulk government is doing. I like to ing the right time in by all these extra of new army recruits’ parents make think of the media as babysit- the afternoon, look photons? Heat! a combined $30,000-50,000 a year ters. The news when we were around at the ground Stand in the and are from Texas, he said. Knox in Iraq was locked on Fox News and snow banks near beam and you will described an exponential correla- just as propaganda to fuel the Briggs, and you may feel the warmth in tion in which the more money a war machine.” observe a single very just a few seconds. family makes the less likely they IVAW will hold a convention, bright spot about A number of us are to have children in the Army. “Winter Soldier,” in Washington, the size of a dinner actually tried this “Very few families making $100,000 D.C. March 13-16. “We hope plate. yesterday, and a year have children in the Army,” to bring to light the military Why does this it worked quiet he stated plainly. Many advantages atrocities that have really dev- mysterious spot Photo courtesy of lawrence.edu well. As each of of the Army such as health care, astated a lot of places. People appear only at some An afternoon in the Science Hall Atrium. us stepped into food and a place to live are appeal- need to understand that Abu hours of the day, the spot to imme- ing to low-income families. Ghraib and Haditha are not iso- happily searing innocent passers-by? diately squint dumbly and shield our “Recruiters themselves are mas- Graphic courtesy of ivaw.com lated events,” Knox said of the It would seem that one of the panes faces against the intense bright, we "Winter Soldier" will address the criminal aspect of war. ters of the English language…real event. IVAW is attempting to of glass on the Atrium is bowed ever realized that this pleasant warmth wordsmiths. They show you every- create a space where service so slightly, such that it focuses light came at the price of our dignity. thing appealing about the Army, from February through October of members “can testify to the criminal rays. In case you were wondering, glass dehumanizing the real aspects. They 2004 working as an Army truck nature of the occupations of Iraq The other panes are flat and (in air) reflects light more at glancing never mention the disadvantages of driver. Upon his return, he was diag- and Afghanistan, and how the occu- don’t focus down the light, thus no angles and transmits it more when it the Army-the violence, isolation, or nosed with post-traumatic stress pations are destroying the United spot is observed. Now optics will tell is hit squarely, which is why you see loss of citizen rights,” Knox said syndrome (PTSD). He reported that States military. IVAW will show that us that the window’s curve would through glass looking straight at it, of recruiting tactics. “Being in the one in three Iraq veterans are diag- the service members who fight in have to be very slight in order to while when you look at the atrium at Army was for me like fantasy or nosed with PTSD, and added that these occupations are not the crimi- produce a spot so far away, but a steep angle you see reflections. make-believe; nothing ever seemed speaking in the Coffeehouse last nals, the occupations are criminal,” this makes sense as a window is, of Special thanks to Leroy Frahm real. They have many recruiting sta- week was a part of his therapy. stated IVAW’s website. course, normally flat. and Professor Pickett of the physics tions where you can simulate gun “The purpose of the military is In essence, the window is acting department for noticing and point- as a concave mirror, focusing light ing out this local phenomenon to rays towards a point near Briggs for us. From our kitchen to yours: SOCs from JDW James Duncan-Welke multiple groups speak to the same for Thee Lawrentian interests, as I mentioned earlier. Recipes from Dining Services chefs The benefits, then, of the SOC President-elect James Ducan- plan are twofold. First, the plan Here’s a recipe that makes me think of warm sea breezes and the welke explains more about the new encourages groups to work together. friendly people of Jamaica. I developed this soup after my first trip to the SOCs. This means more people can get island. 1) What do you think the positive together to do something big, rather benefits of the SOC can be, for both than several smaller groups of peo- Robert Wall Salt and pepper to taste the individual student groups and ple attempting to bring awareness to Dining Services Chef Cream or butter to finish the Lawrence campus? a certain issue or event. for The Lawrentian There are a couple of major This is especially important at Sauté; onion in a little butter benefits to the SOC policy. LUCC’s Lawrence because single groups do Latin Carrot Soup or oil. Add ginger and garlic and primary goal is to bring Lawrence’s not generally have the time to single- sauté for one minute. Add student organizations together, in handedly organize concerts, exhibi- 2 lbs fresh carrots, peeled and half the fresh cumin and the curry response to a sort of splintering tions, film showings, etc. roughly chopped paste and sauté; one minute. Add trend that we’ve observed lately. Second is the benefit for LUCC, 4 C. chicken or vegetable stock the carrots, stock and coconut milk What I mean by splintering is the and for the campus as a whole. If 1 small onion, chopped Photo courtesy of lawrence.edu and bring to a simmer. Simmer car- division of the whole — in this case, groups are collaborating, Finance 1 clove garlic, minced Students rush to Downer Commons for lunch. rots gently for 20-30 minutes until the pool of Lawrentians interested Committee can direct its resources 1” fresh ginger, peeled and butter or cream and continue pro- the carrots are tender. in joining a student organization — to a smaller number of big events, minced. cessing until it is smooth. Add the into many small groups. While I have rather than a bigger number of small 2 T. coconut milk remaining cumin, salt and pepper to Puree the soup using a blender nothing against a variety of interest- events. And though it may sound 1 t. curry paste taste and blend well. or immersion blender. When the based groups, smaller groups have a like there’s no difference between 2 T. cumin Serve with freshly chopped cilantro. carrots are broken down, add a little much harder time putting on events those two situations, the SOC plan and drawing awareness to what they ensures that LUCC’s money — which do. Furthermore, the more groups is the campus’ money as well — is we have, the greater chance there is being used effectively. that some of them encompass simi- 2) What are the biggest draw- From the Editor's desk lar interests. If groups remain sepa- backs to its success? Mursell House (left) has been my Wednesday-night home rate this is a bad thing, because it The two biggest challenges to for the last few years. I've spent a lot of time here, whether takes the available supply of people the success of SOCs are pride and it's planning next week's issue, laying out my pages late interested in a specific issue and apathy. If an individual group is too at night, or even sitting alone in the lobby on Friday after- divides it, making both groups less proud to work with others, then the noons, sorting the papers to be delivered. productive. group structure will remain just as Although working at a student-run weekly newspaper can be The most concrete side effect of fragmented as before. Also, if groups challenging, I'm very happy with what we've accomplished the SOC is money. In the past years, don’t feel like sending a representa- over the past few years. Looking back at my time here, I LUCC’s Finance Committee has been tive to a meeting once a month, know I'll always be proud of our work at The Lawrentian. under increasing pressure to fund nothing will get better. What groups I'd like to thank the Editors-in-Chief that I've worked a growing number of groups. The need to do is approach the SOC plan under: Peter Gillette, Kate Enoch, Corin Howland and Corey big problem is that the number of with an open mind and recognize Lehnert. And though there are too many to name, I have groups wanting to be funded has that LUCC is trying to help groups loved working with all my fellow Section Editors. Of course, risen higher than the amount of do their “job,” which in return makes the paper wouldn't be anything without our Layout Editors, money at LUCC’s disposal, making LUCC’s job easier. Finance Committee’s job quite dif- Photo courtesy of lawrence.edu either. Thanks Karl and Christie! -Meghan McCallum, Features Editor 2005-2008 ficult. It is especially hard when See SOCs on page 12 The Lawrentian

Friday, march 7, 2008 Features 3 The secret lives of profs Scientist of the Week: Bryce Schuler Judith Sarnecki spreads love of film

Kayla Wilson French and Francophone literature. Associate News Editor So far she has written a chapter for the book and is preparing to give a Professor of French Judith smaller version at a conference in Sarnecki got her start in the lan- May in Austin. guage late, taking her first French When she is not teaching or class in college to meet a language doing research about French cul- requirement. She soon fell in love ture, Sarnecki enjoys walking out- with the language, and after two side with her two dogs, doing yoga years she did a summer program and knitting. “I just became addicted by Caitlin Williamson in France, immersing herself in the to sudoku,” she said. “Chocolate is culture. She chose to pursue French my old addiction. I haven’t given Junior biology major Bryce after this experience. She said, “Once up chocolate though.” She is also a Schuler is currently doing research you begin to enter a different cul- self proclaimed “mystery buff,” and on the characteristics of cells in ture, it’s almost like having a second especially enjoys “mysteries written people with asthma and those life or identity in that culture.” by women with women detectives.” without. As a pre-med student, After college, Sarnecki taught in Some of her favorite writers include Schuler’s work is part of a research high school for a few years before Martha Grimes, Marcia Muller, Tony project with Assistant Professor of beginning work on her PhD. Her stud- Hillerman, and Ellis Peters. Other Chemistry Dave Hall. ies were interrupted by family, and than mysteries, Sarnecki believes “We’re looking at different she was a stay-at-home mom for 12 that everyone should read “To Kill sources of asthma,” Schuler said. years before going back “We collect white blood cells from to school. During this humans and we stimulate the cells interim time, Lawrence using different types of viruses. We needed someone part- look at how stimulated cells pro- Photo by Jen Cox time to fill an opening in duce specific chemical signaling study, will next year ing medical school after graduation the French department. in proteins, and how those differ continue it as part of an honor’s in 2009. “After I’m done practicing This temporary position, from asthmatics and non-asthmat- project. He will also be staying in medicine, my goal is to teach in along with support from ics. The hypothesis is that there Appleton over the summer to con- medical school,” Schuler said. her family, gave her the would be noticeable differences.” tinue working on the project. Schuler particularly enjoys the confidence to continue Schuler began his research dur- “The hardest part is to realize biological sciences because of how the work toward her ing winter term of his sophomore that when you’re doing research, they explain things that happen in PhD. She came back full- year. He became interested in the it’s a continuous process. You the body. time in 1990. project after he participated in a might have results that point to “The natural sciences are In 1996, Sarnecki research study with another stu- certain conclusions-but it’s really interesting because they explain f o u n d e d t h e dent by donating blood. a process that takes a lot of time,” everyday phenomena. Biology is Francophone Seminar “I got involved in the process, Schuler said. “There are a lot of the most interesting to me because in Senegal. “It was an and [Professor Hall] invited me to roadblocks in the way, so recogniz- it’s important to our well-being,” incredible experience for work on the project,” Schuler said. ing that the effort doesn’t always Schuler said. “By understanding me,” she said. “Speaking “I’m pre-med, so things involving produce the desired outcome can the biological reactions that go on French yet learning the immune system are of obvious be difficult, but when your results in the body, we can take that fur- about a whole different interest.” look nice it’s very [rewarding].” ther to develop treatments for dis- West African culture.” Schuler, currently conducting the research as an independent This spring, Schuler will be tak- ease, and I find that fascinating.” She has also taught ing his MCATS in hopes of attend- in the Gender Studies department, drawing on her women and gender in 2005. [in Chains]” includes a girl in a studies minor she com- Photo by Jen Cox Art Adjacent to the Walker is the kimono and a man in a bunny suit Professor Sarnecki founded the Francophone Seminar in Senegal. pleted while working on continued from page 1 Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and poses questions about identity her PhD. At the moment which includes the famous Twin and community in the suburban adds to the sense of monotony. she is teaching Introduction to a Mockingbird.” Another recommen- City symbol, Claes Oldenburg and Midwest. Gilge said this sense of rep- Feminist Theory and Practice. dation is “La Joueuse de Go,” which Coosje van Bruggen’s “Spoonbridge Sophomore Wilmer Chan’s etition is part of the point of the Currently, Sarnecki is at work on she discovered while on sabbatical and Cherry.” “Consonance/Dissonance” deals piece. She said, “I started out my several different projects. She has last spring. There is an English trans- One of the purposes of the with the interplay between rural, project with just stills of fences, researched the 220 films made dur- lation, for those whose French skills Walker’s exhibit, according to its suburban, and urban Wisconsin. [but] in the video I could really ing the Nazi occupation of France. are lacking. Web site, is to challenge “pre- "Worlds Away: New Suburban zoom up on the fence and it was “I knew the literature, now I study No one would argue that Sarnecki conceived ideas and expectations Landscapes" runs from February obviously the focal point. It’s like the films and history of the period,” has seen an inordinate number of about suburbia (either pro or 16 to August 17 in the Walker’s a motion. I’m walking along the she said. She presents papers at movies, in many languages and con).” The exhibit includes 12 cho- Target Gallery. The art center is fence and it keeps going and going conferences about these films and probably has some expertise in the sen videos as well as photography, located at 1750 Hennepin Ave., and going.” had an article published in the past area. Her favorite French film is “Les painting, and sculpture. Minneapolis, MN 55403. Gilge said video was the most year introducing the films of the Enfants du Paradis.” As for American Gilge recently visited the The exhibit will travel to workable medium for the ideas period. In addition, she is working films, she said “I love old classics, I exhibit and her piece. The museum the Carnegie Museum of Art in she wanted to convey. “I wanted with Professor of French Eilene Hoft- love ‘Casablanca,’ and I love comedy.” constructed its own version of the Pittsburg and show from Oct. 4, it to go on forever because just March to put together a book about She names “A Fish Called Wanda” as suburban basement, complete with 2008 to Jan. 18, 2009. looking at a photograph you don’t love and death in women’s lives in a personal favorite. beanbag chairs and a remote con- To view Lynn Gilge’s video get that sense of ‘when is it going trol, to house the winning selec- “Continuous Fences” or other vid- to end?’” tions. eos from the class, search for The Walker Art Museum is a Other videos from the class are walkerworldsaway on YouTube. cultural force in the Twin Cities. Its currently on YouTube. Junior Yifan com. new, doubled-in-size space opened Zhu’s video “Alice [Wonderland]

bers that account for most, but not in praise of their efforts. Sale all, of Lawrence’s team. Members of both teams then Also on the Frisbee team’s took alternating volunteer shifts continued from page 1 agenda for this spring is an attempt to work the sale, hanging out in Tybee Island. to host a small tournament at Riverview for the afternoon and Hooper said that the Georgia Appleton Community Fields. “The offering their assistance to cus- trip is a great opportunity to start idea would be to get a few teams tomers. getting some of the less-experi- together that didn’t get very far at If you are worried that you enced players more into the sport. Sectionals,” said Hooper. missed your chance to help out “It’s a really relaxed sort of The team has yet to set a date the Frisbee team in a fun way, do environment, everyone just hang- for the proposed tournament, but not worry; their fundraising efforts ing out on the beach, playing hopes it will be able to attract four continue Friday of next week, when Ultimate, having fun,” he said or five other teams to participate. they will host a “haircut raffle” at 8 of the Tybee Island event, which Hooper gave credit to the whole p.m. in the coffeehouse. begins in a creative and unusual team, but especially to seniors Bidders in a silent auction will way. Maggie Waldron and Meghan compete for the opportunity to The first day is a “hat tourna- McCallum for getting the rummage get creative with the hair of sev- ment,” in which teams are chosen sale together. eral team members, who will then at random from among all the “They were really great about sport their new ‘dos for all of players present. Hooper expected getting all the stuff collected over finals week, as well as their time about 15 men and 19 women to go in ORC house, and then getting it in Georgia. to Savannah this spring — num- over here and organized,” he said The Lawrentian

4 Variety Friday, march 7, 2008 Fashion Abroad Vanessa Weller One thing I can’t help but notice M.C. Hammer pants, gold glitter bags sense is über-trendy, all-black, or lace; oftentimes the leather jackets for The Lawrentian is the distinct style of the French. and prints that would make Andy punk. With some variation, most are gold, too. Aside from the Bling After having spent a semester in Warhol proud. There are the pseudo- people on a Berlin street fit into one Crowd, not much else is tolerated The greatest piece of advice Germany, where the official “style” is hippies who insist on dreadlocks of the three categories-aside from in Italy. Old men wear berets and given to students studying abroad is black everything (to make sure your and patched-up jeans, and the faux the tourist, who you can spot from a tracksuits, old women wear bright to travel-and explore. outfit matches), I have been inun- cowboys and cowgirls who prefer mile away. Especially if these tourists red lipstick and silk scarves. Young It’s good advice I’ve followed. dated with peculiar fashion choices gingham dresses and leather vests. happen to be Japanese or Italian. men who wear berets are mercilessly You meet a lot of curious people in France-not good or necessarily The groups of people I’ve men- Italian fashion, I noticed while teased; young women who don’t abroad, mostly out of the sheer new- attractive, per se, but always unique. tioned, I see around-the town, the I was in Florence and Rome over wear skin-tight pants just aren’t ness of most situations. However, In France, there is no real dominat- Campus, even my host sister gravi- Christmas, is dictated much more noticed (and in Italy, that’s some- the more I’ve looked around, the ing “style.” It all tends to be an tates toward certain fashion choices- by what exactly one would find in thing to wonder about). more I’ve discovered cultural dis- eclectic mish-mash of Punk, Rasta, but not every day. I see her in a num- the magazines: Dolce & Gabbana English fashion, in London at crepancies. The way people carry and Vogue. ber of different styles throughout underwear is a big accessory (worn least, is very preppy: popped collars, themselves, the clothes they wear There are the well-groomed busi- the week: Monday might be Cowboy three inches above the waist of one’s argyle, sweater-vests. All are rep- and the way they interact varies nessmen and women in Chanel suits Chic, but Tuesday will herald a flan- pants). Droves of young men in resented in some form or another. considerably from the United States heading to the office in the morning. nel shirt and a pair of Chucks. To leather jackets scourge the streets To be honest, I did not notice any to Europe, and even among countries There are the teenagers reviving (not put it mildly, the French are not of Rome, and the girls wear skinny- other fashion choice, besides the within Europe. Perhaps especially reliving, because that would imply afraid to experiment. legged jeans with four-inch high marginalized punk look which crops among countries within Europe. having lived through) the 80’s with In contrast, the German fashion heels. Everyone wears a gold neck- up among teenagers and young non- Londoner tourists. Everyone wears polo shirts. Everyone has at least one pair of Oxfords. Perhaps this is not surprising, given most of these styles originated in England, but the sheer lack of choice-and dare I say, originality?-surprise me. I find this true for both England and Italy. Here’s a little addendum to my pearls of wisdom. Most observations have been made in big cities, not necessarily indicative of each culture as a whole. But sometimes I feel that the quintessence of a culture is con- centrated in its big cities. Of course, no American would agree with the statement that New York or L.A. represents the whole of the United States, but most of the country is represented in some form or another in New York or L.A. fashion. Not the best or even the most popular fashion choices, but those that get the most publicity. A billboard says a thousand words, but a person on the street can match those words with a look, no matter what their nationality. Words of the Wise I have a Bird in spring Which for myself doth sing — The spring decoys. And as the summer nears — And as the rose appears, Robin is gone

Yet I do not repine Knowing that Bird of mine Though flown — Learneth beyond the sea Melody new for me And will return.

Faster in a safer hand Held in a truer Land Are mine - And though they now depart, Tell I my doubting heart They’re thine.

In a serener Bright In a more golden light I see Each little doubt and fear, Each little discord here Removed.

The will I not repine, Knowing that Bird of mine Though flown Shall in a distant tree Bright melody for me Return.

by Emily Dickinson The Lawrentian

Friday, march 7, 2008 opinions & Editorials 5 Point-Counterpoint Get out before it's too late Cleaning up after ourselves Stephen Flynn ously thin as a result of the war. In ily overpower the 20% Sunni Arab J.B. Sivanich through starvation. Staff Writer a poll of current and retired military minority. Staff Writer Saddam Hussein, in compari- officers, 60 percent said the military Not only are the numbers son, was executed on charges of A withdrawal of American was weaker than 5 years ago. Many stacked against a civil war, but so Many agree that the additional being responsible for the murder troops from Iraq is the only respon- top generals have suggested that the is the region itself. Historically Iraq deployment of 30,000 American of 148 people and the torture and sible choice for our next president current deployment levels in Iraq itself has been a very stable coun- troops to Iraq, coupled with the illegal arrests of hundreds of oth- to make in 2009. Leaving Iraq is are unsustainable. try but so have its neighbors. Iran, ceasefire agreement with Muqtada ers. It should be stated, though, that in the best interest of not only the A vast majority of officers Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Syria and al-Sadr and the Mahdi Army, has led Hussein’s stubbornness and aggres- Iraqis, but also the United States. In believe that the U.S. would be unable Jordan have all enjoyed prolonged to a drastic improvement in Iraq. sive positions were part causes of continuing the policy of indefinite to wage another war. Our military periods of internal stability (regional American military deaths are both the U.S. invasion and the U.N. occupation of Iraq, this country has should be able to meet the chal- instability is partly to blame for the a third of what they were before sanctions. sacrificed too much money, blood, lenges of the global threats facing Lebanese civil war). and the number of Iraqi deaths has We all know the weapons claim and power to make staying worth the United States, and the costly Another source of future stabil- decreased even more than that. has proven false. The pre-emptive it. adventures in Iraq makes that ability ity is oil. Iraq is sitting on the second One of the purposes of the surge, reasoning is also hard to believe Iraq would benefit from a U.S. far more difficult. largest oil reserves in the world, however, was to allow the Iraqi gov- since, at the time of our invasion withdrawal because they would gain Iraq, like every other country, is and oil creates the incentive for ernment to make more progress in in 2003, Iraq also posed a much their independence, stability would entitled to its independence. When stability. With hundreds of billions hopes of ultimately allowing for a smaller threat than either Iran or replace the chaotic situation they foreign troops occupy and manage of dollars in potential future rev- reduction in American troops. This North Korea did. have now, and fewer Iraqis would domestic aspects of the country, enues, Iraqis have a reason to work reduction has not happened, leading Geopolitics aside, the real die as a result. they deprive that country of its together to best harness this blessed a few observers to suggest that the problem with a civil war would The United States has spent independence. A foreign occupation natural resource. Oil has created a surge has failed. be humanitarian. Countless citizens almost half a trillion dollars in wag- —no matter how well-intentioned— stable political environment in Saudi It is also true that the surge would lose their lives and the regime ing this war. President Bush’s spend- produces undesirable side-effects. Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Iran, and in has created, in many ways, more that would most likely gain control ing request has increased every year There’s a video on YouTube the future, Iraq. potential problems. As more Iraqis would be a harsh one. since the war began in 2003. The of a U.S. military Humvee weaving When the U.S. leaves Iraq, there are entrusted with their country’s We cannot allow this to happen. war appropriations do not include through traffic in Baghdad, bump- will be a transition period in which safety, more of them are armed. We must do everything in our other indirect costs, such as health ing cars from behind, driving on the Shiite majority asserts control The division between the Shiite Iraqi power to help the nascent Iraqi gov- care for wounded veterans which the wrong side of the road while over all of Iraq. The notion that this National Police and the Sunni Iraqi ernment. The current lull in violence could total another half trillion dol- Iraqi drivers do their best to avoid would precipitate a genocide is pre- Security Volunteers (ISV) could lead presents an opportunity for Iraq to lars according to The New England being hit. Regardless if those tactics posterous in the very least. There is to a bloody outcome. move towards autonomy. Journal of Medicine. are necessary to avoid an insurgent no evidence that Shiite leaders want Cooperation and loyalty to There are many things to be The non-partisan Congressional attack, Iraqis having to tolerate that to exterminate all other Iraqi minori- America is for sale, and many of cynical about in regards to the Iraqi Budget Office recently estimated kind of behavior every day on their ties. While the transition period may our new allies, primarily the Sunnis government, but to think that Nouri that the war costs could total $2.4 own roads is not the mark of an be bloody, it will lead to a better in ISV militias, are former al-Qaeda al-Maliki’s government is a mere trillion when you take into account independent people. future for all Iraqis. Besides, Iraqis members. puppet regime is a misconception. the interest on borrowed funds. Would Americans like it if are dying already. A conservative A rapid pullout from Iraq, how- This January, the Iraqi govern- That’s $8,000, per person in the U.S. Chinese military jeeps drove on our estimate puts civilian casualties at ever, would lead to civil war. Even a ment ratified the Kyoto Protocol, That includes you. roads, violating our rules? Would we around 85,000 from all violence in timetable-style method would force while America remains the only It’s not enough that the war like to be occupied? If we wouldn’t Iraq. This number will continue to the American military to act accord- industrial country not to do so. Al- has placed an enormous financial like it, we shouldn’t do it to others. grow until we leave. ing to dates instead of reacting to Maliki has personally invited Iranian burden on the American taxpayer. If the U.S. withdrew from Iraq, The war in Iraq needs to end the situation on the ground. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to It has also put an enormous burden stability would follow, not a civil with an immediate withdrawal of all A civil war would be the last meet in Baghdad despite President on the American soldier. Almost war. Other civil wars in the Middle U.S. troops. Our sacrifices have been ignominy in what has become an Bush’s efforts to brand Ahmadinejad 4,000 have lost their lives. Nobody, East have occurred in part because too great to warrant any further already shameful chapter of our the new face of terrorism and evil. not a single person, deserves to have one sectarian group could not over- commitment to that country, and country’s history. This would make Our sanctions have resulted in lost their life in an unnecessary war. whelmingly control the whole coun- Iraq deserves its independence. How the Middle East, on which we depend the deaths of one million Iraqi citi- Not one additional military family try. The Lebanese civil war dragged Iraq and the Iraqis wish to organize for valuable resources, even more zens. We then invaded the country should have to suffer from losing a on for many years because each their country should be entirely up unstable and vulnerable. on manipulated intelligence and an loved one. sectarian group was about equal in to them. If it creates an undesirable Many predict that a civil war irrational fear. Therefore, it is our In addition to the loss of life, size. Iraq is a different case because end for the United States, then so would result in a Shiite strongman, responsibility to make it as easy as the military is stretched danger- the 60% Shiite majority could eas- be it. with leanings to Iran, in control possible for the Iraqis to strengthen of Iraq. This would be a less-than- their government into an autono- desirable change in Middle-Eastern mous and effective one. politics. As the citizens of Kosovo who Goodbye, Senior Staff In one of the most imprudent waved American flags and chanted oversights of the invasion, we have pro-American sayings in gratitude The Lawrentian Editorial Board removed a secular government, as they declared independence would like to say goodbye to the albeit a non-democratic one, which reminded us, America used to be a departing seniors: (from back left) stands between the Islamic the- moral force in the world. Emily Gonzalez (News), Kayla Wilson ocracy of Iran and the monarchy George Bush’s presidency and (Assoc. News), Emily Passey (Op/Ed), of Saudi Arabia, a monarchy that the Iraq invasion have damaged Meghan McCallum (Features), Karl derives much of its power from that credibility. A selfish withdrawal Weber (Layout), (front) Anne Aaker Wahhabists. leading to a civil war would only (Copy Chief), Jen Cox (Photos, not The claim that we replaced a continue to hurt our image and pictured), and, last but not least, brutal dictator in Saddam Hussein create much worse problems that Corey Lehnert, Editor in Chief. does not hold water, because the we would have to deal with in the U.S.-led U.N. sanctions resulted future. Thank you for an amazing year! in the deaths of a million Iraqis Letter to the Editor Maybe I’m more concerned involved in LUCC? occurred. than the administration, or maybe One of the purposes of LUCC So is the problem with the I understand the relationship is to have representatives from administration’s lack of sharing or between “us and them” better all across campus, representing with the students’ lack of caring? than some, but the staff editorial different residences, groups of Instead of sitting back on your Bunke’s Blurb speaking to the lack of communi- friends, etc., and for those rep- futon and expecting the admin- cation between the administration resentatives to relay important istration to knock on your dorm I’ve noticed that The have a female president, and also and the student body is the prod- information to their constituents. room door and tell you the latest Lawrentian has a pretty killer the mind-blowing sexiness of the uct of apathetic students. Though it may be an unreason- news in the Lawrence world, step feminist column and I think it’s pantsuit. The administration tries to able task to reach every student up and take a role in an LUCC only fair that The Lawrentian also It will teach men not to be inform us of current issues and by word of mouth, it is still one committee, or your dorm’s Hall include an equally awesome mas- afraid of feminists because, hey, events, but many students don’t of many ways the college involves Council, or maybe even say “Hi!” to culine-ist column. feminists pass gas just like every- actively seek the information students in the issues and spreads an administrator when you walk by This column will feature dis- one else. Most importantly, the or remain engaged. The bat has decision-making across campus. one on Main Hall green, but don’t cussion of rocks and boulders, column will advocate the foster- to swing both ways; you can’t Again, I agree with the frustra- complain unless you actively seek beer on Tuesday afternoons, ing of a new respect between men complain if you don’t look for tion the editorial expressed with the information you want. hot rods, and Main Hall’s resem- and women on campus. the information or try to become the lack of information shared I have found their doors are blance to a boob (hehe). Fruit snacks will be employed involved. about the “Hiett drug incident.” always open. The column will be typed in this fostering. I am absolutely In regard to the statement But I also know of students who, in ALL CAPS to emphasize its serious in every way about this that non-LUCC students are less even three weeks after the e-mail Sincerely, maleness. It will discuss how proposal. well-informed, I would completely from Dean Truesdell was sent, Kyle Griffin ‘09 curiously kinky it would be to agree. But then why aren’t you didn’t know the drug incident had The Lawrentian

6 opinions & Editorials Friday, march 7, 2008 I think there is something to be The objects of our said for accessorizing a casual outfit though. I’m a big jeans-and-t-shirt Just Friends…? person (and variations of that gen- affection Style, eral idea), and I really like adding a Dear ZPR, he already has. He easily might EP: Let’s talk about accessories. few bangles to a casual outfit (really All my friends say that a guy conclude that watching movies or From jewelry to bags, there have big this spring), or a big chunky I know likes me, but I don’t think going to Brewed together has more been some pretty tragic misses that bracelet, as well as some cool ear- he does. We are really good friends than friendly implications, and the I’ve seen lately, but also some really more style! rings to make even the most casual and spend a lot of time together, two of you are just taking it slow. great looks. Accessories can revive combo look sharper. watching movies and doing home- While you may think your movie old clothes and make new ones look work at Brewed, but I think that if sessions are completely harmless, as fab as they really are. People need AA: I agree. Adding accents to a he liked me, he would just ask me he may be spending hours at the to get down with accessories. Fast. with The Lawrentian Editors plain ensemble is a great idea! And out. Do you think I’m right, or does movie store trying to find a movie doing so works well for day and he really like me? in which the best friends end up KW: I would like to issue a state- tor. Instead, add one fabulous acces- night. You can easily jazz up a day- - Friendly Francesca together or a scary movie from ment that I am officially bringing sory to your outfit, like a brooch or a time outfit with some great chunky which he has the excuse to “keep back the brooch, a highly underrated great pair of earrings. jewelry or a patent leather bag — or Although you might think your you safe.” Maybe he asks you out accessory, and one of my personal whatever you choose — and make weekly coffee and movie get-togeth- to dinner to a nice College Avenue favorites. If you like beaded cardi- KW: Can we talk about bags for it into a superb date-night outfit. I ers are harmless, "your friend" restaurant and proceeds to offer to gans or other sparkly tops, why not a minute? I really cannot stand when think that the more plain an outfit, very well may think otherwise. If hold you close on the walk back to wear a brooch instead? Note that this girls carry nice purses but wear the more freedom you have with you are just acquaintances with “keep you warm.” While these state- is instead, because too much sparkle sweatpants. That makes no sense accessories. someone then it ments of wanting will result in severe mocking and and I just pity the bag because it is possible to to keep you safe Xanadu references. Anyway, a great has to been seen with a hobo outfit. KW: I agree whole-heartedly. I am be strictly pla- or warm may be brooch is a really nice accessory to It makes me want to rip the bag off a huge fan of jewelry with a simple tonic because Drunk in a nice gesture add to a simple outfit. of the girl and claim it for my own. outfit. I really like gold hoops with you don’t see/ of friendship, The classiness of your bag (or other jeans and a plain neutral colored tee. know them very Love they are instead JC: I would like to issue a coun- accessory) should match the overall With jewelry, you can add a lot of well. But being likely deceptive ter-statement to your statement. I classiness of your outfit. color to an otherwise boring, simple acquaintances implications of have been wearing brooches forever. outfit. I have seen a lot of girls lately is much differ- his real desire to AA: Oh man. Seeing a really doing this with really chunky neck- ent from being keep embracing AA: Kayla has a point: sometimes expensive-looking bag — say, one laces and I very much approve. good friends. you all night. people wear too many accessories with the Coach insignia all over it Finally, I have to mention my Have you heard with Zach Patrick-Riley As you can and this makes them look foolish. — on a girl wearing sweatpants is the favorite accessory of all time: the the common sta- tell, I refute the Someone very intelligent once said, limit for me. headband. I know I’ve mentioned it tistic of how often men think about idealistic idea of girls and guys “Less is more.” They must have been before, but seriously, go get some sex? Well, its every six seconds! being just friends. If you man- talking about accessories! Jewelry EP: The great thing about acces- right now. They are perfect for keep- How many hours do you spend on aged to get the tension out of is really one of the most layered-on sories, speaking of matching, is that ing bangs out of your face and add- your get-together’s again? the way by dating or hooking up, accessories these days. Here is an they don’t have to “match” your out- ing some pop to your outfit. I have Even if you are in a relation- it might be possible to attain a important thing to remember: Never, fit in the traditional sense. They have a deep love for metallic headbands. ship with someone else, you are platonic relationship. But in your ever wear earrings, rings, bracelets, to match in a much more abstract They look really great with any sort not invulnerable to guys liking case, complications are likely to and a necklace at the same time. way. Thus, nice bags plus sweat- of subdued outfit and amazing with you. The fact that your friend isn’t come. Even if you think there is no What people don’t realize is that it pants: not a good combo. However, little black dresses. Patent leather bluntly demonstrating his roman- way he has romantic feelings for doesn’t matter how many diamonds I do love the combo of colored and bands are also amazing. Not only do tic feelings for you now may be you right now, he very well may be or rubies you’re wearing — if you interesting jewels with more muted headbands look adorable, they kind because he’s in it for the long haul waiting for the right opportunity want to make any sort of fashionable outfits, which match, like I said, in a of make you feel like a princess. and hoping you break up with your to confess his long-time love for statement, pare down the jewel fac- more abstract way. boyfriend. you. If you’re still confused about Sometimes it’s difficult to see his feelings for you, talk to your the true colors of a situation when friends again. They’re probably Letter to the Editor it relates to your personal relation- right in their predictions anyway. ships (i.e. realizing your good man But ask your girlfriends, not the With all the talk of change bureaucracy. Although it is true their responsibilities. friend does indeed like you). If you guys, because they probably have dominating the stories of national that some current groups would The results of this restructur- wonder why he hasn’t just asked feelings for you too. politics, I can’t help but think of benefit from collaboration, our six- ing have manifested themselves in you out, it may be that in his mind our own campus. The past year has block campus is small, and these a haphazardly functioning Campus ushered in a decline in how well groups are, most likely, already Activities office. Although this the Lawrence community operates. aware of each other. plan is only temporary, before a Specifically, LUCC and Campus A more expedient solution director for the Campus Center is Activities have become institutions would be common meeting spaces, hired, the current situation reveals Our new Editor in Chief that inhibit the enjoyment of cam- posting boards and features on something intrinsic to Lawrence. pus life. We are now at a point the Lawrence Web site. Measures The amount of activity at this when change can come to these like these, along with the revival school makes running it smoothly organizations: Let’s demand it. of the Media Board, would provide a full-time job for an experienced The Lawrentian LUCC has recently unveiled all the benefits of the proposed administrator. In comparison to editorial board plans for Student Organization SOCs. I encourage the incoming other schools, Lawrence should be would like to for- Councils, or SOCs. These meetings LUCC administration to rethink a destination for the best candi- will be held to give organizations this plan. dates around for this position. mally congratulate a chance to communicate and col- Nobody knew Campus This year is evidence for how junior Dorothy laborate. Activities at Lawrence better than an inexperienced organizer would Wickens, former The SOC categories that are Paul Shrode did; his departure last run things; it’s time for a Campus called for are either groups that year made this all too clear. Other Activities office that works as well Associate Opinions are already in communication, or administrators such as Amy Uecke, as it used to. & Editorials Editor, have no interest in collaboration. Jody Olen, LaDonna Hayden and During this time of change for for being named the MCAC, Service Council and the Charity Rasmussen have taken up our campus institutions, we have defunct Media Board are institu- some of his duties. Daniel Martin the opportunity to craft a positive new Editor in Chief. tions that already exist and serve was hired to take many of the environment for all. As students, We look forward to the purpose of three proposed everyday duties that Paul had done, we must make our wants and a great year under SOCs. yet he had little prior experience. needs known. Join me in welcom- Other campus organizations The work these people already ing change for the better here at her direction. do not wish to collaborate, and have to do is a full time commit- Lawrence! view this plan as simply increased ment. We shouldn’t be adding to Peter Bennett, class of 2008

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above claim by saying that with pretty audacious hope. It will take Hippo City Favre’s retirement, a little piece of some skillful shooting on Clinton’s Staff Editorial them actually did die. To be precise, part to bring him down, but I hope it was a little piece that thought we she can. A Clinton-McCain match- were only a few medical advance- up would be a win-win situation, Our take on SOCs ments away from making Favre because if McCain loses to Clinton With 75 LUCC-sponsored groups currently on campus, we are immortal so that he could win the we get to hear the far right talk thrilled to see LUCC take action in the form of Student Organization next 200 Super Bowls. Unfortunately, about how she is going to make Councils to help groups organize their missions and funds. We want all good things must come to an Christianity illegal and force chil- to personally compliment Mollie Bodin on following through with her end, and so we must bid adieu to dren to have abortions and be gay. campaign promise of uniting the campus, as we believe that the cre- #4. It’s too bad, because I wanted to The elections are still a long way ation of SOCs is a crucial first step. watch him play “Heads I Retire, Tails off, but we can see unhappy people In the words of LUCC President-elect James Duncan-Welke, the I Don’t” for at least another decade, pretty quickly, because next week distracting me during the regular is Tenth Week. People used to call primary goal of SOCs is “to bring Lawrence’s student organizations with James Eric Prichard together” with the most direct result of easing the pressure put on season whenever the Pack is not it Hell Week, but stopped because LUCC’s finances by funding a wide variety of groups. making a championship run. that was giving eternal damnation We agree that the SOCs proposal is a great way of combating these While Favre’s retirement is the a bad reputation. Every Tenth Week, problems, and we find Duncan-Welke’s stance to be reasonable and Everybody Hurts worst thing to happen to Wisconsin I question the validity of higher open-minded. We disagree with him, however, on two matters. since Evan Welo transferred, there education and stay enrolled only Duncan-Welke is hesistant to require attendance at meetings to is still a silver lining: Since he’s not because I am too much of a chicken This past week has been pretty influence the amount of student group funding; we disagree with this playing football, he’ll have plenty of to drop out. tough on a bunch of Lawrentians. stance. We feel that meeting three times a term would cause undue time to act as the state’s governor. The worst part of Tenth Week is Brett Favre retired, Obama lost Ohio stress to campus organizations. This requirement could kill two birds I know that Favre has little political that it ends with an empty “Reading and Texas, and Goldgar decided with one stone: It would drastically cut funding for irresponsible or experience and no important cam- Period” that only taunts you with that he would give everyone in inactive groups and hold operating groups accountable in return for paign planks, but he is very popular memories of the midterm Reading 18th Century Literature a D in the continued funding. and would be a breath of fresh air. Period. While I am very grateful for course. Student groups are funded by LUCC via student activity fees; there- Speaking of Obama, his defeats not having class on the Saturday The Brett Favre blow was prob- fore, it is imperative that student groups are contributing positively to in Ohio and Texas were kind of nice and Sunday before Final Exams, ably the worst. It broke the hearts of the Lawrence campus and providing opportunities for students. because I like it when excited little the two-day Reading Period could cheeseheads across the country, but Our second point of contention lies in Duncan-Welke's hope that college students are disappointed. be better used. The administration I don’t really care because I’m from the SOCs will lead to the consolidating of groups whose interests over- Hopefully Clinton will continue her should make the end of the term Minnesota and have “Purple Pride” lap. We do not necessarily believe that groups with congruent interests rebound, win the nomination, and Reading Period a “flex period” that or something like that. I understand should merge, because while these groups could be similar in subject, lose to McCain. That would upset individual students could use at any the pain that the Packer backers they could deviate on mission and overall character. a lot of Lawrentians, and then we time during the term. are going through because Kirby We believe that the SOCs provide a great opportunity for these could see some distraught Facebook Another way to improve Tenth Puckett died a couple of years ago. groups to collaborate on events that require funding, whereas their statuses and maybe even a few Week would be to make it optional Some might say that having a child- individual meetings can and should remain separate. taunting groups. While we’re at it, for seniors. I’ve been here for three hood hero die is worse than having The SOCs will not only provide an excellent opportunity and incen- let’s get Downer to stop serving piz- and a half years; how much am I your quarterback retire, but I would tive for cooperation between similar groups, but also could lead to some zas at Friday dinner. going to learn in a single week? never depreciate another’s mourn- unlikely pairings that could unify and energize our campus. Maybe an The fight for the Democratic Consider it time off for good behav- ing. Eating Club and Greenfire banquet? Or maybe Viking Conservatives and nomination is not over yet. Obama ior — something even convicts get. Packer fans might counter the SLA hosting a game of America’s favorite sport, softball? is still flying high, fueled by some Plastic: You and your water bottle Jess Vogt materials derived from non-renew- these plastics are heated or washed the vending machine. Plastic bottles of gadgetry encouraging students to Columnist able crude oil through the breaking with hard detergent (as in most made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) carry water everywhere with them? down of the hydrocarbon polymers dishwashers). or polyethylene (PET, HDPE, PE) are Well, it depends on which type you From championing it as the found in oil, natural gas or coal By now you’re thinking, I’ve used for water bottles in many coun- have. Some Nalgenes (and the knock- material of the future, to calling and rebinding into moldable plas- heard all this plastic stuff before, but tries. Though the jury is still official- offs) are made of #7 plastics, which it “symbolic of everything that’s tic resins. Not only do we pour oil I’m still drinking out of my Nalgene, ly out on this matter, these bottles have been linked to BPA leaching. fake and wrong with the modern into our cars, we sit on oil-derived heating things up in the microwave may leak potential carcinogens into Nalgene also makes a #2 HDPE bot- material world,” plastic has long plastic vinyl seats, grasp a plastic the water over time. Additionally, tle that is supposed to be less harm- been a controversial topic between gear-shift, drink from a plastic water manufacturers are not required to ful. However, the recent Scientific the industry and environmentalists/ bottle, while eating plastic-wrapped put an expiration date on bottled American article condemns most health nuts. After the original form fast food. Beginning to see the water, so there is no way you can tell hard plastic polycarbonate bottles was first invented in the mid-1800s problem? just how long that bottle has been guilty of BPA leaching. An interesting by Alexander Parkes, the material Compounding the plastic dilem- leaching potentially harmful chemi- note: the Lawrence University water exploded into consumer kitchens in ma, in 2003, the first studies were cals into the water you’re about to bottles sold in the Union Station the 1930s and ‘40s, and soon after, done citing the harmful health drink. And the amount of leaching are made of Aleutian polycarbonate plastics began to be used in every- effects of chemicals leaching into increases with the temperature at plastic, a #2 HDPE. thing from cars to shopping bags to food and drink products from plas- which the bottles are stored: higher Just hype or should you trash Velcro to Silly Putty. tic containers, such as water bottles. temperatures mean more chemicals. that bottle or container? Ultimately, However, plastics are inherently One of the earliest consequences Leaching also increases with use. those most at risk of the damag- not the most sustainable materi- cited relates to the disrupting effects Most vending machine-style water ing effects of BPA are young chil- al for the environment. Because of bisphenol A (BPA) on cell division, (or soda) bottles are made of #1 dren and pregnant women, not to they are essentially built to not resulting in cancer, brain develop- high density polyethylene (HDPE), say you’re not at risk otherwise. biodegrade under a normal range mental problems, and birth defects in Tupperware containers, and using which can only safely be used once. Research is only in its infancy on of heat, pressure, and acidity, plas- including Down Syndrome, accord- plastic bags and Saranwrap to store Here we are faced with the dilemma: the issue. Another important point tics when thrown away merely take ing to a recent article in Scientific lunch meat and cheese. Am I really discard the plastic bottle and know to note, however, is that we expose up space in our landfills. Plastic American. Considering BPA is found going to get cancer or something it will take at least 450 years to ourselves to hundreds of carcino- bags take 10-20 years to decom- in a huge number of consumer prod- when I’m 80 from all this plastic? return to the biosphere in a usable gens every day. I guess you have to pose, plastic containers take 50-80 ucts at low concentrations, this is a What does this mean for me and my form (barring recycling) or risk your pick your battles. I’ll probably keep years, plastic soda bottles 450 years, significant health concern. BPA is water bottle? health by reusing the bottle? drinking out of my Lawrence water and plastic foams never decompose. found in hard clear polycarbonate Let’s start by looking at your What about that Nalgene, those bottle in the meantime. Furthermore, plastics are synthetic plastics and leaches easily when conventional bottle of water from ever-popular, indestructible pieces

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8 Arts & Entertainment Friday, march 7, 2008 Coming to Heartfelt tribute paid to professor your senses Sonia Emmons eight of the countless personal con- formed Andrew Cardiasmenos’s “Life Group of Lawrence University (IGLU) Staff Writer nections Jen made at Lawrence. from your Own” (2007). A reflection performed her game piece “pulsopo- After a brief welcome by on “the presence of life surrounding ly,” in which performers take turns Movies “She was determined to live University President Jill Beck, a or overcoming death,” the piece was leading the ensemble in different undiminished.” recorded performance of Jen’s 2007 a fitting selection for the concert. movements of improvisation. The Friday, March 7 Melanie Boyd, Lawrence Fellow work “Incident,” heard at a University Cardiasmenos only worked with group played three rounds, during in Gender Studies from 2005-2007, Convocation last year, was played Jen for four months. Of her peda- which they frequently made eye con- chose fitting words to describe her through a speaker on an otherwise gogical skills, he commented, “She tact and smiled at each other when “10,000 B.C.” friend Jennifer Fitzgerald. A com- empty stage. The solo piano piece struck a nice balance by letting the they liked the collective sound they poser and teacher who was a dear student’s own compositional had produced. “The Bank Job” friend to many students and teach- ideas come through, while The concert ended with anoth- “College Road Trip” ers at Lawrence, Jennifer — or Jen, still offering good criticism.” er recorded performance, this one as friends, family, and students call “I really grew a lot during being Jen’s 2004 composition “Some “Snow Angels” her — was a Conservatory of Music that short time working with Things.” The piece calls for an eclec- instructor and former Lawrence Jen,” he added. tic group of instruments: electric gui- “Paranoid Park” Fellow in Music Composition. She The last piece of the tar, bassoon, marimba, vibraphone, died on Dec. 23, 2007 at the age of first half of the concert was classical guitar, electric bass, oboe, 32, and a memorial concert was held Jen’s “It must be in this gar- and spoken voice. Five voices spoke on March 2 to honor her. den…” (2006), performed seemingly unrelated words over a Harper Hall was nearly full for by music professors Patrice soft blanket of sound. According to “A Celebration of Life in Music and Michaels, soprano, and Dmitri John Mayrose, one of the performers, Words.” The crowd was a reminder Novgorodsky on piano. Using the piece “displays the combination of the many lives Jen touched dur- a text from Frances Hodgson of no-frills pragmatism and deep- ing her time at Lawrence. The pro- Burnett’s “The Secret rooted creativity that was so evident gram consisted of seven of Jen’s Garden,” Michaels sang many in every aspect of Jen’s artistic and pieces, four of her students’ compo- high, piercing notes that were personal life.” sitions (Joseph Pfender, ‘08; Andrew suggestive of the magic of a At the end of the piece, the only Cardiasmenos, ‘10; Wilmer Chan, ‘10 child’s imagination. sound in the silent hall was a baby’s and Adam Berey, ‘07), and a string In another touching ges- soft murmuring. quartet by a composer Jen greatly ture, Professor Mark Urness Jen was a teacher to students admired, Ruth Crawford. Photo courtesy of google.com proudly patted his student and teachers alike. As art professors The program booklet contained Friends and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to Fitzgerald. Wilmer Chan’s shoulder after John Shimon and Julie Lindemann musical notes written by Jen and her was Jen’s musical response to a 2006 their performance of Chan’s double wrote, “[We] send her our thanks students, along with three pages of incident of racial profiling at UCLA bass trio “’To Face” from “On Sins” across the cosmos.” While her spirit DVD remembrances written by Lawrence that became violent. The music con- (2007). The piece contained much flourishes through her music and faculty members. The program notes veyed chaos and anger through dis- low bass growling and ringing piz- her students, Jen will be deeply Tuesday, March 11 conveyed the thought and creativ- sonance and percussive crashes. zicato, or plucked, notes. missed. ity that went into each composition, Baritone Andrew Sparks, ‘09 and To show the variety of Jen’s musi- while the remembrances related senior pianist Brent Funderburk per- cal instruction, the Improvisation “No Country for Old Men” “August Rush” Symphonic Band mixes poetry and music “Bee Movie” “Dan in Real Life” Nathan Lane He led the Symphonic Band through unusual timbres-tuned water glass- Structurally, the piece consisted for The Lawrentian Frank Ticheli’s “Cajun Folk Songs,” es, bowed percussion and, of course, of a number of poems set to a a two-movement work consisting of the spoken word. Originally, the woodwind background with intro- “Hitman” A modest turnout greeted the both woodwind solos and foreign- piece contained works by famous ductions and interludes. The soloists Lawrence University Symphonic sounding scales, and a second brisk poets such as Billy Collins and Emily accompanied the poets as they read Band’s latest concert, “The Poet’s syncopated section. Hauer, who led Dickinson to be accompanied by their works. Interaction seemed to Voice,” last Friday night. The band rehearsals as well as conducted the improvisations by soloists. This be what made the piece enjoyable. proved themselves to be more than performance, succeeded in getting rendition, however, featured new, One of the most memorable sections capable, as Dr. Andrew Mast led the band to play together, coaxing original works by eight Lawrence of the piece was Andrew Graff’s unti- them through tled work as accom- a concert of panied by Sumner diverse reper- Truax. Graff’s read- toire, ranging ing was peppered from the clas- with elongations and sical standard, pauses that Truax Shostakovich’s filled with curious “Galop,” to the harmonies and emo- awaited and tive playing drawn in interdisciplinary part from Coltrane’s “An Introduction Alabama. to the Moon” by Truax was ami- Libby Larsen. able to sharing the The con- stage with poetry: Music cert roared “It’s actually some- Tuesday, March 11 to a start with thing I’ve really want- the Hunsberger ed to do,” he said. arrangement of On the secret of his Kaki King “Dreaming of “Galop.” The success, Truax said band played “We got together and Revenge” without fault decided what words through the to emphasize, what Rick Ross “Trilla” h i g h - e n e r g y mood we were going piece, maintain- Photo by Jen Cox for… We split the Fat Joe “Elephant in the Room” ing tempo and Conductor Andrew Mast led the Symphonic Band through a varied repertoire last Friday night. poem up into three Dr. Manhattan “Dr. Manhattan” intensity with- sections.” out the sound becoming frenetic. The great entrances from the ensemble. students. The piece had a gener- As if to remind the audience, Snoop Dogg “Ego Trippin’” piece alternated between march-like, The main attraction of the eve- ally mysterious air, in keeping with that it was, after all, a band concert, brass-driven themes and smoother, ning was “An Introduction to the its theme and instrumentation, and the band played Arnold’s “English more lyrical woodwind passages. Moon.” The piece is an experimen- moments of full ensemble harmo- Dances for Band” to conclude the Of special interest in the perfor- tal work that explores interactions nies and muted trumpet reminiscent night. The Symphonic Band will mance was the conducting debut of between music and literature. The of the Gil Evans/Miles Davis collabo- next be performing with the Wind Brent Hauer, a student of Dr. Mast. composition included a variety of rations of the cool jazz era. Ensemble at 8:00 p.m. on April 18. HELP THE ENVIRONMENT Recycle this newspaper! 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Friday, march 7, 2008 Arts & Entertainment 9 Opera brings Shakespeare to the stage Amelia Perron Staff Writer Artist Spotlight:

There will be hijinks in Stansbury this weekend — pranks, mischief, Lacey Jo Benter deception, elves, and some very good singing. In other words, the weekend will see the premiere of Lawrence’s production of Nicolai’s opera “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” directed by John Gates, with musical prepara- tion by Bonnie Koestner and Brian DeMaris, and conducted by David Becker. The opera, based on the work of Shakespeare, is a light-hearted romp with a suggestion of serious under- by Anna Hainze tones. The leading ladies, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page, offended by the grace- The multi-talented, less advances of the portly drinker monstrously musically- and womanizer Falstaff, decide to inclined mezzo Lacey Photo courtesy of Lacey Jo Benter punish both he and the jealous Mr. Jo Benter is more than and play some of her own com- Ford in an elaborate scheme. fit to be featured in this week’s positions at times. “I think my Meanwhile, for contrast, and to Artist Spotlight. Though she is songwriting career started when make sure that the comedy ends Photo by Jen Cox best known at Lawrence for her I was about 15 or 16,” Benter The opera is divided into two casts, which perform on alternate nights in Stansbury this weekend. with a marriage, there’s the earnest unstoppable voice, which has said. “I dabbled in it trying to tale of true love: Anne and Fenton, when passions get twisted.” “This music is extremely tuneful garnered important roles in LU make things work, writing songs two lovers who are destined to be But Gates’ staging choices show and charming,” said Koestner. “It productions of “The Mystery of to close friends. I remember once kept apart by her unsympathetic that he doesn’t wish to take the story should be an enjoyable, entertaining, Edwin Drood,” “The Magic Flute,” writing a song as a project for my parents — but only for awhile. too seriously. In fact, he’s actually uplifting and fun time. You don’t “Gianni Schicchi” and others, 10th-grade English class inspired According to Gates, the opera all trying to go over the top. “I don’t need to have preconceived notions Benter’s musical beginnings were by Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night.’ Got an about love. “It’s about the vulnerabil- care for subtlety in theatre,” Gates or study before seeing it.” more focused on instrumental A.” No big deal. Luckily, however, ity of human beings to the powers of said. “We can’t compete with other It will also be sung in English music, with percussion and guitar Lacey has moved on from English media like instead of the original German, to as the main focus. class-project songs to more devel- film. This is help the (relatively) young sing- “I came to Lawrence certain oped material — she played a an art form ers navigate the long work, and to that I wanted to be on stage, and Soundboard last year to a full — we’re not remove a barrier between the perfor- thankfully that desire has stayed house and plans to have a follow- trying to be mance and the audience. strong. The more I learn about up performance soon. realistic.” The opera, while offering plenty opera and acting and all that jazz, But whether she is singing In fact, for the audience, was selected with the more I want to be up there on one of her own creations or an for Gates’ educational reasons in mind. “It’s the big stage doing it someday,” operatic aria, Lacey Jo Benter is style of a good piece that is also doable said Benter, who hails from Cedar a musical force to be reckoned e x a g g e r - for undergraduates,” Koestner said, Rapids, Iowa. with. Everyone is highly encour- ated theat- explaining that even the voices of But while we enjoy Benter’s aged to go see her in the Friday/ ricality and great singers simply aren’t physi- singing abilities in a more tra- Sunday cast of “The Merry Wives awareness cally mature enough at age 20 to ditional setting, she has also of Windsor,” playing the role of of the audi- sing more taxing roles. “This piece been known to bust out a guitar Meg Page. You won’t regret it. ence, “the also uses a lot of people in the cast,” level of art- she said, which is a plus for a school istry is the with a lot of good singers. level of the “What’s remarkable,” Koestner Photo by Jen Cox abstract or concluded, referring to the double Emilia Dahlin comes to LU Director John Gates is "not trying to be realistic" in his portrayal of the opera. artificial.” casting, “is that we have two really The pro- strong casts.” love,” he explained. “These passions duction, structured around an open- The opera runs March 6-8, at 8 make us do things that are sublime concept (i.e. sparsely furnished) set p.m. and March 9 at 3 p.m., with dif- or ridiculous.” In his interpretation, and period costumes, won’t seem too ferent casts on Thursday-Saturday the love story of Anne and Fenton is odd until “the disintegration of the and Friday-Sunday. Tickets, available not a side note at all, but part of the set,” noted Gates, “after which it will through the box office, are $10 for vital skeleton of the work. “Everyone become more and more abstract.” adults, $5 for seniors and students, has screwed up relationships except But don’t worry. This opera and free for Lawrence students. them. They show the beauty of love won’t heavy-handed, conceptual, or when everything else is trivial or inaccessible. Quite the contrary. Stephen Malkmus, “Real Emotional Trash” Matt Pflaum prior to recording, and her outstand- the album might at first sound like Staff Writer ing musicianship and backing vocals nothing more than one long gui- are welcome additions. tar solo, repeated listening reveals Weiss and the rest of the Jicks that the songs have a great deal strongly complement Malkmus’s of nuance and memorable melodies 8.3/10 within them. The opening one- two punch of “Dragonfly Pie” Stephen Malkmus’s new album and “Hopscotch Willie” provide “Real Emotional Trash” might sound a whirlwind of distorted guitars a bit jarring for those attached to the and extended instrumental pas- brief, infectious songs that marked sages. The breakdown toward the his tenure with Pavement. However, end of the latter is particularly those who have been following his memorable, with Malkmus sing- recent career will find it to be a ing practically in slow motion natural extension of his last few solo before the song speeds up and records. Both 2003’s “Pig Lib” and concludes in raucous fashion. Photo by Stephen Anunson 2005’s “Face the Truth” featured “Elmo Delmo,” in addition to Singer songwriter Emilia Dahlin, hailing from Portland, Maine, performed in the coffeehouse last having one of the more hilarious Thursday night. According to her website, she was voted "Best Singer/Songwriter of 2006" and 8+ minute songs with a plethora of "Best Female Vocalist of 2005/2006" in her hometown, and in 2006 she was named a finalist in guitar solos. “Real Emotional Trash” song titles in recent memory, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival's Troubadour Competition. utilizes that formula and essentially effectively incorporates synths makes an entire album out of it. to flair up one of the instrumen- it to a close. guitar epics, and Fortunately, it is a formula that tal sections. “Baltimore” stands “Real Emotional Trash” does help reaffirm to skeptics that this works. criminally underrated guitar skills. as the album’s low-point, with the not entirely consist of long gui- is the same man who once fronted Unlike “Face the Truth,” which The result is the most impressively guitar soloing sounding tedious tar jams. “Gardenia” sounds like a Pavement. Malkmus largely recorded on his performed collection of songs of rather than inventive. In contrast, Terror Twilight outtake, while the The album may not be as strong own, “Real Emotional Trash” is a Malkmus’s career. the album’s best moment is the title under four-minute “Cold Son” fea- as the material he released with his full-band affair credited to both The average song length on track-a multi-sectioned, 10-minute tures his typically zany lyrics: “I feel former band, but for those who can Malkmus and his backing band, The “Real Emotional Trash” is five and long monster of a song that man- like a nympho /trapped in a clois- handle a guitar solo or two, it repre- Jicks. Former Sleater-Kinney drum- a half minutes, making for a poten- ages to stay consistently interesting ter.” These more pop-oriented songs sents a worthy edition to Malkmus’s mer Janet Weiss joined the band tially intimidating listen. Although before a frenzied crescendo brings work surprisingly well next to the increasingly legendary catalogue. The Lawrentian

10 Sports Friday, march 7, 2008 Sports in the Saturday night proves tough fight for Vikes real world Douglas McEneaney battled for leads. If Friday night’s what just happened, the Pioneers their lead to six with 16 seconds Staff Writer heart attacks were not enough for quickly fought back and much like to play on a pair of made free Kyle Nodarse the fans of Lawrence University, the opening minutes of the game, throws from senior Tommy Schmidt. Staff Writer With a night of rest and then certainly Saturday’s were. From the Vikings and Pioneers battled for Anticipation filled the air but no one thought, the Vikings prepared them- 16:59-12:42, the Pioneers went on the lead. said a word. With four seconds left, BRETT FAVRE QUITS! Ok, so selves for the Midwest Conference a 13-3 run to give the Pioneers Neither team was willing to sur- Ladwig hit a three point shot, pull- technically he retired, but he is now Championship basketball game. One a 10-point lead. Saved by senior render. So much was on the line. The ing the Pioneers within one point. officially done with the NFL. After more victory equaled a trophy but Dylan Fogel’s two three-pointers, the final 10 minutes saw 10 lead chang- Then off a tricky inbound play, the perhaps his greatest year at quar- more importantly, more season to Vikings deficit was six points with a es and 46 points. With 52 seconds Vikings saw Kroeger with the ball, terback, leading the team to the NFC play. Once again, home field advan- little over 11 minutes to play. The left in the game, the Vikings saw an who was quickly fouled. The gym- championship game, losing to the tage proved valuable for our Vikings Vikings continued to fight back as all too familiar scene. Once again, nasium silent, Kroeger made both eventual Super Bowl champions, the as the crowd’s support often picked the Pioneers saw their lead evapo- “two points is all we need” echoed free throws as the Vikings won 98- New York Giants, he says he is “men- up our Vikings when times seemed rate to two points with a little under through the crowd. Once again, the 95. ”We are the champions” soon tally tired.” to be heading south. nine minutes to play. Over the next men’s team showed us how much turned into song as the fans rushed This is a huge blow to the game. Like Friday night’s game, the six minutes, the Pioneers went on we know about basketball. After a the court. Lawrence men’s basketball His toughness and his commitment Vikings began by scoring the first a 16-8 run, increasing their lead to team timeout, the Vikings ran their faithful and possible mascot, Jimmy can’t be argued with, he started 253 basket. Unlike Friday night’s game, 10 points with two minutes to play. play and yet another miracle. With Kloppman, put it best, “that was one regular season games in a row, and they would not fall behind so eas- The Vikings could not respond as 37 seconds to play, Kroeger had the hell of a game.” Smiles accompanied that number stands at 275 if you ily, at least not right away. Also they ended the half down 13 points, ball, quickly passed it to Kadison, by leaps into the air filled the gym include the playoffs. unlike Friday’s game, star senior Ben 36-49. who drained a three pointer, giving as our boy’s were victorious for the His retirement is a huge surprise Rosenblatt was not dressed. Doubt The combination of hot shoot- the Vikings a two point lead. Deja eighth consecutive time. though, because after he broke Dan began to filter through the minds ing from Carroll College and sub- vu? The fans could not believe it; the Five Vikings scored in double Marino’s career touchdown passes, of each Viking fan. They knew that par shooting from Lawrence proved Vikings have done it again! But with digits, a common trend throughout most yards passing and most career their job was to help fill the shoes of to be a poor combination for our 16 seconds Carroll’s Ladwig tied the the season. Kroeger led all Lawrence victories records, he also led the their wounded warrior. Each Viking Vikings. game, the championship was going scorers with 27 points and Fogel had Packers to a 13-3 record, their best player knew they would have to step The Pioneers tried to ignore the into overtime. a career best 11 points. The Vikings in years. up for arguably the biggest games of screams of the crowd and the pas- Both teams shared leads for shot better from the field than ver- He statistically had his best year their lives. A sigh of relief filled the sion of our Vikings, but slowly, their the first three minutes of the five- sus the Green Knights, going just in a long time, throwing for 28 touch- air as junior Jayce Apelgren, rising lead began to dwindle. As the second minute overtime. After a field goal under 50% from the field and 40% downs and only 15 interceptions. If star for the Vikings attempted to half progressed, the Pioneer lead from Hurley and a steal and pair from three point range. he were to return, the Packers would fill the huge shoes of Rosenblatt. dropped from ten points, to five of free-throws from Kroeger, the The Vikings, now 22-2, are off surely be a favorite in a weak NFC to Everyone knew this game was going points, to two points. Then, with Vikings saw a three-point lead with to face Wheaton (Ill.) College at 6:00 repeat as NFC North champions, and to be interesting and afterwards no 11:13 left in the half, Dekker hit one a little over a minute to play. After p.m. Friday at the Williams Center possibly a spot in the Super Bowl. fan left unfulfilled. of his clutch three pointers to give a turnover and a missed shot from at UW-Whitewater. Tickets cost $3 Favre will go down as one of the For the first three-and-a-half the Vikings a 60-59 lead. Realizing the Pioneers, the Vikings increased with a student ID. Come support greatest quarterbacks to ever play minutes, the Vikings and Pioneers the game. With Favre gone, the Packers now look to Aaron Rodgers to continue Steininger breaks record and qualifies for NCAA Provisional their strong showing from last year. Is he the next Brett Favre? No, Ben Webster Provisional. Steininger placed sec- place finish in the 800 meters in Chicago area. probably not. Will he be good? Yes, I Staff Writer ond in the long jump with her best 2:03.61. Senior Mike Pierquet broke Coming up this weekend is the believe he has the ability and the will, jump of 16-8.75. Steininger almost the school record, with a Weight Last Chance Meet at UW-Stevens as well as a phenomenal teacher to At the Midwest Conference broke the Lawrence record in the 55- Throw of 45 feet, 7.75 inches, break- Point, and then it is on to the NCAA help him grow as the quarterback of Championships at Illinois College meter hurdles in the preliminaries, ing his own record. Division III Championships at Ohio the future for the Green Bay Packers. this past weekend, sophomore and she raced to a 3rd place finish in Junior Rob Lawson had two sea- Northern. Reflecting on the season, standout Madeline Steininger won the finals with a time 9.01 seconds. son personal records in the weight junior Tatiana Bulat commented, The Lawrence men’s tennis the high jump and placed in two Steininger helped the women to a and shot. Lawson finished ninth in “You cannot reach the heights of a team had a busy weekend. The other events. She was named one of 7th place finish in the team stand- both. The Vikes have been led by great success by just having fun, you team hosted Lakeland College in a the Outstanding Field Performers of ings with 32.5 points. Coach Jen Jacobsen who took over actually need to work hard to get nonconference matchup and their the meet. The Lawrence men finished in 2006. She is a former standout where you want to be in any sport.” first conference match against Steininger won the high jump ninth with six points and were led cross-country star from Grinnell Good luck to all of the running Lake Forest College Saturday. with a leap of 5 feet, 3.75 inches by sophomore Mark Sprtel’s seventh College, and she is a native of the Vikes this weekend! The Lakeland match brought and she qualified for the NCAA out the best in the team as they came out confident and strong. The team dropped a total of 10 Get Back: MLB spring training games in the entire match as each player played their best matches of Torrin Thatcher dominance at the plate he showed earn 116 regular season victories in some impressive stats. These guys’ the season. Staff Writer while roaming right field for the 2001. careers combine to give 1,566 wins, Juniors Dan Hertel, Travis Rangers. Gonzalez, now 38 years What is wrong with the elder 178 saves (all but 24 from Smoltz Fondow and David Klaus all won 6- As the baseball season approach- old, is in camp with the St. Louis Boone brother, you ask? He has not in his four-year stint as a closer), 1, 6-0, while junior Lincoln Thomas es, we look to try to identify which Cardinals and, along with 25 other played since 2005 when he batted 19,580 strikeouts, 22,501 innings won 6-0, 6-0. Freshman Roy Wimer player will have his breakthrough non-roster guys, is vying to make the .221 in 85 appearances with the pitched, 15 Cy Young awards, 21 won by default, as Lakeland did year or be able to assist the team in team and help Tony La Russa win his Mariners and Twins. Boone is now other top-five finishes, 17 Gold not have enough men to field an pushing them over the top. third World Series ring. 38 years old, and is in camp with Gloves, all from Maddux, an average entire team. These players may be acquired Hideo Nomo has 123 career wins, the Washington Nationals. Boone is ERA of 3.26, and most importantly, via free agency, the draft or a trade. 4.21 career ERA, a Rookie of the Year known for the flip of his bat after eight World Series Rings. In other instances, other non-roster trophy, and two finishes in the top- hitting a long ball, but he is hoping These six men have been some players are invited to spring training 5 in Cy Young voting. Nomo also to flip his recent fortune around and of the most prominent pitchers in for the possibility of them making has two career no-no’s. This sounds continue on with his family lineage. the history of the game and are still the big club, showing other teams like a solid career stat line worthy Kent Mercker has come out of striving to continue that theme in two what they have to offer or receiving enough to get the ball every fifth day the bullpen the majority of his career different ways. Johnson, Pedro, Curt a minor league contract. or be a solid option out of the pen. and has just over 1311 innings and Smoltz have always been known Some guys have to prove they There is a problem with Nomo; logged, a 4.16 career ERA, and more as power pitchers who attempt to belong in the bigs, whether they are he is 39 and last threw from an wins than losses; seems pretty solid dominate their foe physically. new to baseball or they have been MLB hill with the Rays in 2005 when for a guy with 677 appearances over Recently, injuries and age have around for some time. The follow- he had a 7.24 ERA in just over his career. The problem? His career caught up with some of these guys The afternoon match opened ing men have either been invited to 100 innings. Since this time, he has has spanned 17 seasons, and he last and forced them to change their up conference play for the Hertel. camps around the league to prove attempted to make a return to the pitched sparingly with Cincinnati game. Pedro and Curt are becoming Sophomore Ryan Dunn teamed up that they can “get back, get back, get MLB with multiple teams and has in 2006. Mercker recently took a more dependent on their off-speed to win at one doubles, and Fondow back to where they once belonged” pitched in Venezuela. hit when his name was mentioned material, and Johnson and Smoltz and Thomas followed suit at two or to prove that they still have it. This spring, he signed a con- in the Mitchell Report, but that has always have their nasty sliders and doubles. Wimer and junior Kyle Juan Gonzalez has 434 career tract with the ever-losing Kansas not affected his drive to pitch again splitters to turn to. Nodarse dropped a tiebreaker, but homeruns, 1,404 RBIs, a .295 batting City Royals. The Royals do not have against the top hitters in the world. These difficult times are catch- the Vikes had an early 2-1 lead in average, two MVP trophies and three much to lose, and Nomo could be Each of these players wants ing up to these guys. Johnson, a 44- the team’s matchup. other finishes in the top-ten of MVP a welcome addition to their much- to prove that he can make a big year-old southpaw, has to conquer Dunn set the tone of the single voting. One would assume that this maligned team, let alone their pitch- return to the big leagues, and there his back problems if he is going to matches by winning quickly. Hertel guy would have a welcome chance ing staff. are some other players who have earn the 16 victories he needs to won a well-fought battle at two to make any roster in the league, Bret Boone has 252 career reached their golden years who are become the 24th member of the singles, but Lake Forest came back but there is one problem; he has homeruns, 1,021 RBIs, four Gold hoping to continue with their golden “300 win club.” and won the rest of the singles, as not played more than 82 games in a Gloves and two top-ten finishes careers. Schilling is on the injury list to well as the match. season since 2001 and has one more in MVP voting. During a four year There are six pitchers, Randy start the season with a throwing The Vikings take on UW- at bat than I do in the last three stretch in the beginning of the cen- Johnson, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, shoulder injury. Luckily for the Mets Oshkosh, Concordia and Marion seasons. tury, Boone was one of the best John Smoltz, Curt Schilling and Pedro College this weekend. A multitude of injuries has kept hitting second basemen the game Martinez who show what an upper “Juan Gone” from displaying the had to offer and helped the Mariners echelon career looks like. Here are See MLB Training on page 11 The Lawrentian

Friday, march 7, 2008 Sports 11 The Honor in #4 Athlete of the Week: Ryan Kroeger ‘09 Ted Greeley Super Bowl? Sports Editor Best of all was his snowball toss this past post-season that really did Basketball Earlier this week, I prepared an look like a little kid. It will always be Ashlee Thatcher article on professional athletes and impossible to forget that smile he Staff Writer the reasons they play the game. It had when someone asked him about was rather condemning of pro ath- football. That little smirk that said You shot the game-winning three Friday night against St. letes and the pro game; but, after to everyone around, “You guys are Norbert College after shooting 0-6 from beyond the arc the Tuesday morning, that article did idiots. I’d play the game for free.” rest of the game. What was going through your mind on that not seem right, because Tuesday Then, of course, there are the last play? Brett Favre retired. records. By the numbers, Favre is the I knew I had to make it. I couldn’t miss seven in a row! It’s Personally, I am not a Packers greatest quarterback ever to play the also the fact that every shot before felt terrible. That last one fan. In fact, in general, I cannot stand game; with yards and touchdowns, felt a little better. There was a lot of nothing going through my them. I was raised a Barry Sanders few come even close to Favre. Most head though. fan, not to be confused with a Lions impressive is his consecutive games How does it feel to have that support and trust from you fan. All I wanted was to see Barry streak of 253 in a row as a quar- coach and teammates to take that last game-winner? Sanders do well and win a champi- terback, all the while getting hit by It means a lot to me to know that they have trust in me 300-pounders every week. Photo by Ted Greeley onship; the rest of the team really even though I was shooting terribly before. It was actually Ryan Kroeger, #30, shoots free-throws in MWC Championship. didn’t matter. Brett Favre was always Favre was a player who would Doug (Kadison’s) play. He was the point guard and he had the guy who ended up beating the give everything for the team. He enough faith in me to make that shot. Lions and, therefore, he beat Barry was the guy who would push the After not making the conference tournament last year, how does it feel to be back on top? Sanders. ball down the field, even if it meant I think we all appreciate it more. My freshman year went by so quickly because we were just winning all the Although I could not root for throwing a shovel pass 10 yards time. Then last year, the season was slow because we were losing. This year, we all appreciate every win more Brett Favre as a Green Bay Packer, down field in the snow. He put every- because we’ve been through the whole losing as a team. I have only respect for him as a thing on the line every weekend, You just received the honor of the Midwest Conference Player of the Year. Has that sunk in yet? person and for the way he played even when he was hurt. Not at all. It’s a great accomplishment, but I haven’t had time to appreciate it. I’m much more focused on this the game When this year’s NFL teams get weekend. I think at the end of the season, it will be something great and cool for me to say I did. In an age where the average together, it might be a good idea What are the things that you need to make sure happen this weekend to advance in the Tournament? pro athlete worries more about his for the coaches to play a tape of Both of these teams are good. Wheaton College has an All-American so we need to focus on defense and stop paycheck than his loyalty, Favre Brett Favre. The way he handled the their two main players. We also need to have more confidence on the offensive side. We need to make sure that was an anomaly, staying on a small media, the fans, and the game can we are getting more shots off that we were last weekend. market team where the endorse- only be respected. He was that rare If you could give your piece of the Championship net to anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why? ments were limited. Favre could have pro athlete who seemed to play for Well, the cliché answer would be my dad. He’s the one who got me into playing basketball. My real answer, been paid more and received bigger the love of the game. though, is Steve Kerr. He was an amazing shooter and he’s my favorite player of all time. endorsement deals by leaving, but Looking back, Green Bay Packers he stayed. fans and football fans in general That lead was shortly cut to five nasium as the Viking season was Watching Brett Favre was a lot have someone to salute, and fans Basketball as St. Norbert’s Dave Wipperfurth 19 seconds from ending, and once like watching a kid play football, should do it with a beer like Brett continued from page 1 hit a three pointer in the next pos- again the team and fans wished the jumping into a teammate’s arms would. As a whole generation of session. referees saw the game from their with a giant smile after a big touch- Packer fans learn for the first time ing moment, the Vikings had to The Vikings preserved their eyes. down. Who can forget that manic what life is like without Favre, raise maintain focus, as their journey lead throughout the remaining min- Hope still filled the room and run onto the field after winning the a bottle or can in honor of #4. was certainly not going to be over. utes of the half, despite the Green the Green Knights hit one of two The conference championship Knights consistently battling back. free throws, giving them a two- trophy still needed a home and two With four minutes left in the half, point lead with 19 seconds to play. more Lawrence victories were need- the Vikings saw a six point lead. This possession was the make-or- Vladimir Guerrero one time and ed to secure that home at Alexander However, the Vikings went on break of the season and everyone in MLB Training how upset this got him because he Gymnasium. a four-minute drought, not scoring the gym knew it. And then … magic had been setting him up for that The Viking student section, a single point. The Green Knights happened. continued from page 10 pitch for 6 years; I suppose he had from the very beginning of the were not able to take advantage Junior Ryan Kroeger found his and Braves, Pedro and Smoltz are his reasons. game, was strongly noticeable and as the Viking defense proved to be hands on the ball as the seconds ready to go. Glavine and Maddux As you can see, it takes more the constant attention of these fans this team’s strength, along with the began to tick away. Everyone in the are the quintessential finesse pitch- than just a strong arm or a strong proved to give the Vikings momen- roars of the student section. stands reassured each other: “All ers who pitch to contact. bat to succeed as a major leaguer tum, even when the play did not With 38 seconds left in the we need are two points … just two This is evident by the following — just ask these guys. I am not one dictate so. game, the Vikings sadly lost their points.” Kroeger did not feel this two stat lines. Throughout their to give speeches on diligence, com- The fans were also very way. The game was not careers, Glavine and Maddux aver- mitment and hard work, because helpful at pointing out going to go into overtime. age the fewest number of strike- sometimes luck and skill do play a stains on the court as this As he crossed over outs per nine innings and are the major role. You cannot tell me that game was also recorded as his defender anticipating only two of these six men to aver- Randy Johnson being 6’10’’ has the bloodiest game in con- some type of drive to the age less than 100 pitches per game absolutely nothing to do with his ference history. hoop, he lofted one of his started. major-league success. From the much-antici- beautiful shots into the air, I read an interview with Greg The main reason why I thought pated tipoff until midway and the gymnasium rever- Maddux explaining the amount of these individual stories intriguing through the half, our Vikings berated with the sound of preparation he does before he steps is that this is what we love as saw only the backs of the net. on the mound. If he wants to look sports fans. America fell in love Green Knights, despite The Vikings took the back at a batter he faced in ‘93, he with the revitalizations of Josh senior Andy Hurley scoring lead! can because he has every opponent Hamilton and Rick Ankiel last year, on Lawrence’s opening play There was silence, he has faced on a laptop. and the media is always looking for of the game. much silence, as no one Each game, he revisits impor- the next sports story to regurgitate Within the first five realized what just hap- tant at-bats and takes notes on the repeatedly. Photo by Ted Greeley minutes of the game, our pened. As the scoreboard way he has set up batters for show- Hopefully, some of these men Doug Kadison puts up a crucial three in the MWC Championship game. Vikings were down 10 responded, the stands downs to come. In this interview are leaving their spring training points, a statistic no one lead they held for the previous 18 jumped. The four minutes of he explained that he did not get a homes in Tucson, Arizona for some could have predicted. The Vikings minutes. Many thought that this drought was over with Kroeger’s change-up called his way against MLB ballpark grass. battled back, not willing to let their could not happen. The four-minute only three of the game, and what fans and title down, and with 11:18 drought let the Green Knights back better time for it. left in the half, the Vikings jumped in and with seconds left, the lead After a missed shot in the next into the lead with sophomore John was lost. possession, Hurley ended the game Dekker’s three-pointer. The team could have given up. with an intentional missed free Fencing sends 10 to regionals The rest of the half was a seesaw The fans could have thrown in the throw to not allow another Green battle, with several lead changes towel, but this is not the Lawrence Knight attempt for the lead. The Chiara Terzuolo and Chiara Terzuolo stood their and many cheers to get the Vikings for The Lawrentian ground in the largest pool of fencers way, this is not the men’s basketball Vikings won 59-58. back into the lead. The Vikings shot way. The season was too long and Hurley led all scorers with 20 at the competition, both making their under 50 percent from the field and Seven of the fencers who quali- way into the top 16, with Terzuolo they worked too hard to let this points, along with another double- an uncharacteristic 25 percent from huge momentum swing send them double. The Vikings shot under fied for the Midwest Regionals made placing 15th and Pfaltzgraff 16th. beyond the arc. The Green Knights the 10-hour trek to the home of the Senior Christina Bartell used her packing. 50 percent from the field and a took advantage of the Vikings' poor During the next Viking pos- startling 20 percent from beyond Detroit Titans to compete for a chance sabre to place 13th, after a hard- shooting and they led at the half, to represent LU at Nationals. They did fought dual against Northwestern’s session, the ball was in the hands the arc. 32-30. of senior captain Hurley, a man to Sometimes the best offense is not disappoint. Allison Keller. Within the opening minutes of Leading the pack was junior Junior epeeist Alex Kaeding faced give us our lead back. Down by one a good defense, and the Vikings the second half, the Vikings jumped point, he drove to the basket, was proved why. It takes a great team sabre-wielder Nils Schade, who fero- a pool of very tough opponents, ulti- to a lead, and from 18:36 left in ciously fought fencers from schools mately taking 13th place. bumped and put up the shot that to win uncharacteristically and our the half to the 38-minute mark, the rumbled around the room. Vikings showed why they are a such as Notre Dame, Ohio State and Freshmen foil-wielder Dorothea Green Knights did not see a single Cleveland State to take eighth place. Schuur and sabre-wielder Alex Chee The student section roared with great team. lead. screams as nothing was called. St. Despite the victory, the Vikings This means that Schade is an alternate were eliminated in the preliminary The Vikings’ largest lead came for Nationals, a fantastic result not round, but their very qualification is a Norbert found the rebound and was knew they would have to play better at the 12:25 mark when Hurley hit quickly fouled to stop the clock. against their season foes, Carroll seen in years. considerable feat. one of his nine shots of the game. Junior epeeists Elise Pfaltzgraff Noise echoed throughout the gym- College. The Lawrentian

12 Variety Friday, march 7, 2008 What’s on your iPod?: Gulsun Inal The Lawrentian 1. “ Alpha Beta Gaga,” Air This song is very soothing, but Editor-in-Chief: I think this is a little bit of a 4. “Carnival,” The Cardigans it actually sounds a little bit like 9. “Caligula,” Macy Gray Corey Lehnert Mario Kart-esque music, in a good I love them! And this is such a creepy toy box music. Haha, I had completely forgotten way though. fun song. about this song. Macy Gray is crazy! Managing Editor: 7. “Raw Sugar,” Metric Emily Alinder 2. “Keep It Together,” Guster 5. “Circuit Breaker,” Royksopp I was wondering when summer 10. “One More Time,” Daft Punk News Editor: Ahh, this is so freshman year! This song definitely reminds me was going to come… but apparently This song reminds me of the Emily Gonzalez of Europe, summer 2006. That’s why it never get here. lovely London dinners I had with 3. “Les Amants D’un Jour,” Edith I really like it, though it’s actually Sarah Page last winter! Associate News Editor: Piaf not one of this band’s best songs. 8. “Stars,” Au Revoir Simone Kayla Wilson She breaks the glass at the end I listen to them A LOT nowa- of the song — I really like that days. This is yet another happy song Features Editor: moment. 6. “Seoul,” Amiina from them. Meghan McCallum

Opinions & Editorials Editor: We also need to make sure 4) What is your personal opin- to be fully implemented — we will Emily Passey SOCs this mechanism is not seen as a ion about the SOCs? only be running the entertainment threat. I’ve heard rumblings about I would be lying if I said that I sector next term, as a trial — and, Associate Op/Ed Editor: Dorothy Wickens continued from page 3 attaching attendance at an SOC was always 100 percent behind the because of that, it’s nowhere near 3) What do you think LUCC to a group’s funding, which could plan. When I first found out about ready to be put into formal legisla- Arts & Entertainment Editor: needs to be careful/cautious about easily be interpreted by a group as it after my election, I was not par- tion. Alex Schaaf in implementing the new SOC regu- an implicit threat. I do not want to ticularly pleased to know that I was There are still several kinks to lations? penalize groups — we’re all adults, inheriting a large and complex new be ironed out in the actual struc- Sports Co-Editors: LUCC must be very careful not four-year-olds. plan that I would either have to deal ture of the plan before it can be Katie Nadel about not making this plan seem I think group leaders will prob- with or watch collapse into a flam- fully implemented, and there’s also Ted Greeley like a fait accompli. While I cannot ably recognize that this is not ing ruin around me. I have gradually considerable “wordsmithing” to be speak for the current administra- Photo Editor: intended to make their lives dif- warmed to the idea but, as noted in done before we have an official Jen Cox tion, I intend to involve students ficult — rather, it’s intended to the headline article from this past legislative proposal for the General and student groups in the imple- make groups function more fully week’s issue of The Lawrentian, I Council. But I’m confident that my Layout Editor: mentation and further planning of and more easily. It is ultimately the am cautiously optimistic. administration and the current Karl Weber the SOC, as well as LUCC repre- choice of a group as to whether or I think the SOC has poten- General Council can work on the sentatives and cabinet members. not it wants to be involved with the tial, but only if planned, sold and weak points of the SOC plan so Associate Layout Editors: This must not be viewed as a policy rest of campus, and while I think implemented correctly. The current that we can produce a final result Christie McCowen foisted on student organizations by it’s kind of a no-brainer as to which administration has done a good that will benefit the entire campus Maureen Darras LUCC, and I believe that the only strategy an effective group ought job brainstorming and selling their community. long-lasting solution to an issue is Copy Chief: to pursue, I’m not going to threaten idea to the campus community. Anne Aaker consensus. anyone about it. However, the SOC plan is not ready Associate Copy Editors: Cynthia Drake Michael Schreiber

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