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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXI NO. 7 November 1, 2013 UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT MARK BURSTEIN

Inauguration Value of liberal panel works to arts addressed define civility in second panel

Rose Nelson Xue Yan Staff Writer Staff Writer ______As part of the weekend-long On Friday, Oct. 25, an celebration of President Mark Inauguration Discussion Panel Burnstein’s inauguration, a panel was held in the Music-Drama took place on Friday, Oct. 25 Center in the Stansbury Theatre. regarding the role of universities The topic was “The Issue of in relation to a rise of incivility in Difference and the Liberal Arts.” public discourse and the impor- In the panel, invited speakers tance of civility. included three Lawrence univer- The panel was made up of sity professors: Dominica Chang, Milwaukee County Executive Chris associate professor of French; Abele ’94; Christopher Eisgruber, Peter Glick, professor of psychol- President of Princeton University; ogy; and Henry Merritt Wriston, William Plapinger, Chair of Vassar Professor of the Social Sciences. College Board of Trustees; and Other speakers included Harold Claudena Skran, Professor of Jordan ‘72, former chair of the Government and Ediwn and Ruth Board and emeritus trustee at Weest Professor of Economics Lawrence University, and Terri and Social Science at Lawrence Harris Reed, Vice Provost for University. It was moderated by Diversity and Inclusion at George Terry Moran ’82, ABC News Chief Washington University. The Foreign Correspondant. moderator was Jill Dolan, Annan The panel began with the Professor in English, professor of panelists introducing themselves theater in the Lewis Center for and briefly outlining their under- the Arts and program director in standing of what incivility and Photo by Max Hermans gender and sexuality studies at civility mean in the context of the Burstein in formal presidential regalia just before marching into Memorial Chapel Princeton University. discussion. Due to their diverse Dolan started the panel by backgrounds, each panelist had a with Chair of the Board of Trustees Terry Franke ‘68 for the inauguration ceremony. asking whether it is the role of unique view on how incivility is liberal arts education to help affecting society, as well as wheth- students prepare for the diverse er or not this is a new issue. Alumni, faculty, and students communities and work places in Early on in the discussion, the world today. If so, how can the Moran suggested the possibility educational institutions approach that there is not necessarily more the challenge from a curricular incivility in the world now than officiate inauguration ceremony and extracurricular perspective? there was in the past. “The direct- Chang believed that educa- See page 2 for full article by News Editor Alyssa Villaire See page 3 See page 4 Students celebrate inauguration through volunteering, musical events awesome that we were able to a student-run party to celebrate have these Conservatory groups Burstein’s inauguration. Those Danny Davis perform for Burstein’s inaugu- who attended entered an Esch- Staff Writer ration. At another liberal arts Hurvis filled with blue and white ______school, you may be able to do streamers, balloons and other Students organized diverse many things for an inauguration, decorations and were able to activities to celebrate the inaugu- but rarely does a school have so enjoy food, beverages and dancing ration of President Mark Burstein. much musical talent at its disposal to the music of the bands Snort, On Friday night, Conservatory to celebrate such a large event. It’s Porky’s Goove Machine and Holy groups performed at different part of what gives Lawrence it’s Sheboygan. locations for Lawrence Performs. character.” In between acts, LU Improv Lawrence Jams was a student- The following concerts were performed skits to encourage organized party held in Warch. held: Classical and jazz groups audience participation in the per- On Sunday, President Burstein played at Harper Hall; brass formances. Additionally, a raffle joined students volunteering at groups played at Main Hall; was held for students to enter, Riverview Gardens, Appleton’s woodwinds played in the Steitz which included prizes such as a local urban farm. Hall Atrium; acoustic/bluegrass dinner with the president or a free The inauguration weekend for performances were held in the parking space for a year offered by Lawrence kicked off with perfor- Mudd Library; and funk groups Vice President for Student Affairs mances by various Conservatory performed in the Viking Room. and Dean of Students Nancy groups. Conservatory sophomore Lawrence Jams, held in Esch Alek Wasserman said, “I think it’s Hurvis from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m., was Student volunteers dig beds in a greenhouse during “Lawrence Volunteers” on Sunday. See page 3 Photo by Abedin Rafique INSIDEVIEW: Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Swim season New dating app Artist Spotlight: Morgan assesses This week’s top takes off sweeps campus Olav Bjørnerud schedule bragging news and views PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 9 PAGE 11 2 NEWS 1 Nov. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Inauguration ceremony includes diverse welcome for Burstein fill this trust.” Jones Benedict ’99, alumni repre- other Lawrence community mem- Franke was followed by In his speech, the president sentative James Spofford Reeve III bers from all over the world to a reading from Plato’s “The Alyssa Villaire connected Lawrence’s challenging ’95, Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna watch the inauguration live. Republic” by Benedict and Reeve, News Editor ______but inspiring founding days to the and senior Nick Paulson, presi- Franke opened up the cer- which was initially met by know- present. He said, “The dynamics of dent of the Lawrence University emony by “updating [his] obser- ing laughs from the audience. Lawrence was witness to a our founding, including resource Community Council. vations on Mark based on his 115 After this, Paulson briefly spoke historic event this past Saturday, constraint, human ingenuity and Additionally, Shirley days since he assumed office on as a representative of the stu- Oct. 26 as Mark Burstein was the importance of excellent lead- Tilghman, President Emerita and July 1.” Franke spoke to Burstein’s dent body at Lawrence, saying inaugurated as the university’s ership, continue to be themes that Professor of Molecular Biology unique set of work experiences, he was looking forward to seeing sixteenth president. The audience shape the institution today[…] at Princeton University, and which includes time as an execu- Burstein “beaming his way across at Memorial Chapel included cur- Like our founders, we also live in Catharine Bond Hill, President and tive vice president at Princeton campus.” rent students, alumni, staff and an uncertain world, on the bound- Professor of Economics at Vassar University, vice president of sev- Mayor Hanna was next to community members, all of whom ary between what is known and College, filed into the chapel with eral departments at Columbia take the stage, and he brought were ready to give a formal wel- what is new, where different ideas Lawrence’s new president. The University and experience in eco- forth more laughs from the audi- come to Burstein, who took office and concepts intersect, and new two of them were invited to speak nomic development and public ence as he discussed the marriage at the beginning of July. possibilities exist. For us, as it was at the inauguration ceremony finance. He also cited the presi- of Amos Lawrence, the founding Burstein was inaugurat- for them, such a situation is criti- because of their friendships and dent’s strengths and noted that funder of the university, to Sarah ed formally by the chair of the cal for individual growth and for professional relationships with these qualities line up with many Appleton, the original namesake Lawrence University Board of a thriving learning environment.” Burstein. of the adjectives used to describe of the city. He used this relation- Trustees Terry Franke ’68 and Along with the traditional Among the audience at Burstein during the interview ship as a metaphor for the ties Associate Professor of Spanish procession of faculty, Burstein Memorial Chapel were Margot process, such as “engaging, smart, between the university and the Rosa Tapia. This was followed by marched into Memorial Chapel Warch, widow of Lawrence’s four- sensitive, open, transparent and city, saying that the only rea- the president’s inaugural remarks. with the ceremony’s presenters. teenth president Rik Warch, and self-confident, but not arrogant.” son Appleton exists “is because “I start today humbled and This included the chair of the President Jill Beck and her hus- Lastly, Franke emphasized the Lawrence exists.” energized by the trust you, the Lawrence University Board of band, Rob Beck. The ceremony president’s commitment to the But what was arguably the Lawrence community, have placed Trustees Terry Franke ’68, presi- was also broadcast via the inter- liberal arts, a key characteristic most memorable part of Mayor in me,” Burstein began. “I will do dent of the Lawrence University net, allowing the overflow crowd they looked for during the presi- all that is within my ability to ful- Alumni Association Christine in the Warch Campus Center and dential search. See page 12 Many celebrations, one reason to celebrate: Inauguration weekend in photos

Clockwise from top left: Porky’s Groove Machine performs at Lawrence Jams (photo by Abedin Rafique); Burstein gives his inaugural remarks (photo by Max Hermans); volunteers shovel mulch at the Lawrence Volunteers event at Riverview Gardens (photo by Abedin Rafique); Burstein and others pose with the cardboard cutout of Burstein at Lawrence Jams (photo by Abedin Rafique); the formal reception for the inaugu- ration (photo by Abedin Rafique); a standing ovation was given after Burstein’s inaugural remarks in Memorial Chapel (photo taken by Max Hermans). DFC panel covers hot issue of pro-choice people of faith der;” whether or not they believe were largely in agreement that Alyssa Villaire national governments should have this is different for everyone. News Editor any hand in the issue of abortion; Durbin said, “It depends on the ______and if they believe feminism has a pregnancy, on who is carrying the The Downer Feminist Council space for religion or if they’re hav- child…it’s unbelievably murky. I hosted a panel on being both pro- ing to “forge their own path.” think the person who is carrying choice and a woman of faith this “I was very hesitant to talk the child ends up making that past Tuesday, Oct. 29. about religion, especially coming decision.” Students joined the panel to in as a gender studies major and “I agree with Sophie,” said answer questions from a small being in classes where religion Gilbert, “but there’s also an aspect crowd in the cinema of the Warch was a very triggering topic for of me that takes that as a question Campus Center. The panel was a lot of my peers,” said Colston. I will hand over to a biologist or a organized by senior Sophie “It did feel like an uncomfort- doctor, who knows a hell of a lot Durbin, a member of the Downer able environment to discuss how more about that than I do. But it Feminist Council. Durbin was also happy I was with my religion… is a personal choice that a woman a speaker on the panel, along with until I realized that, well, as an should be making with her part- junior Brienne Colston, senior individual, as a feminist and a ner and her doctor and whoever womanist I have a responsibility else she chooses to consult.” Susannah Gilbert and junior Ilana Panelists junior Brienne Colston and senior Susannah Gilbert answer questions. Goldman. All of the panelists iden- to make my intersection known One of the major questions Photo by Katie Crawford tified as pro-choice and religious. so that the women who are in that of the night was how the panelists the individual, and if this includes above all loving,” said Gilbert, “and The panelists were asked same situation can see that this is believe God supports their deci- having an abortion, then that is I think that that god would not a variety of questions, includ- not an uncommon thing.” sions to be pro-choice. The over- what the gods they worship would have a problem with someone ing how their faith shapes their In response to the question whelming response of the panel- want. doing something that is the best lives and vice versa; whether or of when they believe a fetus is ists was that the gods they believe “I believe in a god who is choice for them at that time.” not they view abortion as “mur- no longer a fetus, the panelists in care about what is best for 1 Nov. 2013 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

Specht Pages Graves from Göttingen Save the Earth Adolf Windaus Susannah Miller of his study would be ground- produce Vitamin D by itself. The Kevin Specht dar of three consecutive trimes- Columnist breaking. In 1915, Windaus answer wasn’t discovered until Columnist ters from April 1st to October ______accepted the position of Professor 1937, nine years after Windaus’s ______31st, typically the warmest time of chemistry at the University of Nobel Prize. Windaus and his of the year. Additionally, we would Adolf Windaus was born on Göttingen, which he held for the associate, Bock, discovered a com- Do you love the earth? Are turn off all air conditioning (if Christmas Day, 1876 to Margarete rest of his life. pound they called 7-dehydrocho- you afraid that the human race is people didn’t need it a hundred Elster and Adolf Windaus. He was During his lifetime, Adolf lesterol that becomes what we going to have to transplant itself years ago, we don’t need it now). born into a family that had mostly Windaus contributed to chemis- call Vitamin D when irradiated (as to Mars if we don’t take immediate Further, since everyone will be been tradesmen and artisans—his try in many significant ways. He with UV light) and is present in action regarding the environment? really hot all the time, hot water father was a drapery manufactur- studied the structure of sterols, human and animal skin. Hello, and welcome to Specht on campus will no longer be nec- er. However, as a child, he attend- specifically cholesterol, which The impact of these discover- Pages, the true and supreme voice essary. ed the prestigious Französisches ies on everyday life is significant. of Lawrence University. In this Another function of the Gymnasium in Berlin. Although he Windaus’ study of sterols is impor- celebratory 28th issue, we will revised academic calendar is a had been interested in literature tant to our current knowledge of present the Specht Pages’ “Plan lack of breaks. This would keep and the humanities as a child, he biology, health and nutrition. It is for Sustainable Living,” which pro- students from visiting their family became interested in medicine as vital to have a good understanding motes a healthy environment for and hometown friends or taking a young man and studied it in of sterol chemistry, since sterols generations to come and positions long, carbon-heavy road-trips to Berlin before passing his medical are precursors to such substanc- Lawrence as a beacon of hope North Carolina as they do now examinations in 1897. While in es as estrogen, testosterone and for Earth. So sit back, relax and due in our current system fraught Berlin, Windaus had attended lec- cholesterol. However, the study excuse us as you get covered in a with unnecessary, frequent tures by the chemist Emil Fischer that Windaus did on Vitamin D nasty bout of word vomit. “breaks.” and these inspired him to study was also extremely important. First off, in order to boost Align the class schedule with chemistry as well as medicine The impetus for the study of this Lawrence University’s image as day-light hours to save on lighting at Freiburg im Breisgau. He also compound was rickets, a disease an “environmentally friendly” costs. For example, in June, classes studied zoology, as his interest that causes the softening of bones, institution, we must completely will start as early as 5:30 a.m.! in the subject had been sparked resulting in the bending or twist- disassociate Lawrence from the Replace the immaculately- by August Weismann, Professor ing of limbs. In the early nine- now-defunct Institute of Paper kept Main Hall Green with a native of zoology at Freiburg and one teenth century, scientists conjec- Chemistry, which was a training prairie. Better yet, expand SLUG to of the most important evolution- tured that a lack of sunlight was ground for paper scientists and all of campus and require all stu- ary biologists of the nineteenth the cause of rickets, but it wasn’t a cause for the bustling paper dents to “work the garden.” century. Windaus received his until the studies of Windaus and industry in the Fox Valley. And we Ask the Lawrence Christian doctorate in 1900 for his study his associates that it was known all know what the paper industry Fellowship to pray for world-wide of the digitalis poison. This work why sunlight prevented rickets. did to the Fox River. environmental responsibility and was conducted under the Freiburg Windaus married Elisabeth Replace the Campus Security- conservation. professor Heinrich Kiliani, who Resau in 1915, the same year he mobile with a Prius equipped with Re-purpose the Buchanan had also researched the chemical Adolf Windaus’ grave moved to Göttingen. They had off-road tires. Kiewit Wellness Center to makeup of digitalis, a compound three children: Günter, Gustav and Make all on-campus eleva- become the Buchanan Kiewit found naturally in the foxglove are precursors to other bodily Margarete. Windaus seems to have tors available only to those who Forced Labor Center consist- plant. chemicals. He demonstrated this been at least somewhat pacifistic physically require them. ing of human-powered electric After receiving his doctor- by turning cholesterol into chola- throughout his life, for he refused Perhaps some physics major generators. Each student would ate, Adolf Windaus returned to nic acid, a chemical derived from to work on the development of can produce a large-scale power have an ambitious daily kilowatt- Berlin, where he spent a short bile acids, showing that sterols poison gases and chemical weap- plant that converts cold air into hour requirement. Not only will period studying with Emil Fischer. and bile acids are closely related. ons even during the First World electricity. I suppose it would sim- Lawrence become carbon neutral Here, he met Otto Diels, a man His work on cholesterol led A. F. War. He was also strongly against ply be a reverse air conditioner. as we work all Lawrentians to the who became a lifelong friend and Hess of New York to ask for his the Nazi party and their policies; Ask our students and faculty point of exhaustion, but our stu- also won a Nobel Prize in chem- help studying what is now called he denounced anti-Jewish rallies to stop spewing out so much “hot dent body (pun incidental, don’t istry. However, only a year after vitamin D. Previously, in addition and actively tried to protect his air.” laugh) will become very fit. receiving his doctorate, Windaus to Windaus’ team, two groups of Jewish students. His position on Add An Inconvenient Truth to Perhaps, we could also put returned to Freiburg to begin his scientists, one in Britain and one this may have had something to the Freshmen Studies list. pedal-powered generators at each work on sterols and cholester- in the Netherlands, had been able do with his cessation of scientific Limit the parking lottery only seat in every classroom so stu- ols at the suggestion of Kiliani. to form Vitamin D by irradiating research in 1938, six years before to cars that achieve at least 35 dents can generate raw electricity Not much was known about these ergosterol. However, ergosterol his retirement in 1944. He died on MPG Highway. compounds at the time, and it was is not present in animals, so it June 9, 1959. Switch to an academic calen- therefore likely that the results See page 12 wasn’t known how the body could

Gardens is an urban farm that President Burstein believes Fox Cities.” community. More than half the Celebrate grows and sells produce as a way that Lawrence and Riverview Additionally, Burstein also students here are doing meaning- to provide employment oppor- gardens can build a mutually discussed the ways in which ful service work. What’s impor- continued from page 1 tunities to Appleton residents beneficial relationship. Although Riverview Gardens itself ben- tant is to make sure that all those Students Nancy Truesdell struggling with employment. Lawrence sends volunteers each efits Lawrence students. “Like experiences are meaningful both herself. According to LUCC mem- Staff member Liam O’Brien, a week to Riverview Gardens, other strong partnerships with personally and as a learning expe- ber Wes Varughese, “Lawrence Lawrence Alum said, “We are see- Burstein hopes to expand on other non-profit organizations, rience. Also, these experiences Jams was a way to bring togeth- ing an increase in poverty and Lawrence’s academic resources to Riverview Gardens allows stu- can be meaningful from a career er everything that happened homelessness in Appleton. There help tackle the issue of unemploy- dents to get off campus and see development perspective, having this weekend. It was a way for are non-profits popping up, but ment and homelessness in the Fox some of the issues that face the a service experience that makes Lawrence Students to come the funding for them is flat. It isn’t Cities. area and, quite honestly, the you think about what you want to together, relax, and celebrate increasing.” Riverview Gardens “I would like to see us provide nation.” do after you leave Lawrence.” President Burstein’s inaugura- tackles this problem by growing more research support to some of When asked how to encour- Those interested in volun- tion.” and selling produce. Rather than the issues that face the Fox Cities,” age Lawrence students to engage teering at Riverview Gardens can On Sunday morning, sev- ask for donations or hold fund- he said. “There are a number of in volunteer work, he said, “One of consult their website for more eral dozen students headed to raisers, the money that Riverview faculty, and certainly a number the great things about Lawrence information, or simply show up Riverview Gardens to volunteer dedicates to philanthropic pur- of students who are interested in is that students are already excit- at Riverview Gardens to start vol- with the president. Riverview poses comes from their profits.” the complex issues that face the ed about getting involved in the unteering.

to coexist. in which almost all Lawrence the millennial generation tending “The America of yesterday is fight- Civility Skran brought back the dis- students must come together. In more towards a moderate stance ing against the America of tomor- cussion to the importance of the regards to respect in the class- on many political issues “it may row.” continued from page 1 college classroom in teaching room Skran said, “A major goal of become necessary for political In the end, there were a vari- ness of address (in American civility. She stated how important the undergrad program is to help parties to redefine themselves.” ety of ideas given by panelists conversation) is part of our tradi- it is to pay attention to how some- students learn how to disagree in His point about the role of on how to handle the shifting tion as a country,” Moran stated. thing is said beyond what is being a civil way while parts of society the media brought on some dis- world. Ideas ranged from chang- Plapinger agreed with Moran said. Skran described what she are uncivil. cussion about how the media ing the governmental structure and said that he was “unsure of found to be the two main dimen- Abele drew on his experience itself has changed in recent years. to starting to focus on demon- whether or not we are in a state of sions of civility as modesty and in politics and suggested that the Moran brought forth the point that strating civility at Universities like incivility.” He also drew attention respect. rise in appearance of incivility is with the increase in instant online Lawrence. to the importance of engendering She gave a few examples due to the increasing polarity of access to information the media The panel was hosted robust argument in certain cases of each that she has seen at the political system and the ten- has had to change the way it does by Alumni and Constituency to get things done. He suggested Lawrence. She also remarked on dency of the media being able things drastically. In regards to Engagement (ACE). that sometimes it is not possible the importance of parts of cam- to sell incivility more easily than both the media and the general for civility and robust argument pus such as the Andrew Commons civility. He suggested that with feelings of incivility Moran said, 4 SPORTS 1 Nov. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Lohrmann propels Vikings to split over weekend ting LU on the scoreboard. A taking 26 shots to Cornell’s one. upperclassmen off the field this Clare Bruning largely uneventful second half left “The start of the Cornell game season, but the seniors have Staff Writer the final score at 2-1 in Grinnell’s was a little rough,” said Kiehl, “but stepped up and maintained ______favor. then Erich scored right away and a strong presence on the team, Lawrence University’s home “They came out with a little that lifted our spirits. As the game inspiring passion and hard work field, Whiting Field West, saw its more enthusiasm than we did,” went on we started playing more in the younger members. “We’re fair share of action last weekend. said freshman Chris Kiehl, “but as a team. It was really nice to see all really close,” said Kiehl. “All the The men’s soccer team (7-9-1, we still played decently.” As the both of the seniors that were play- seniors will be missed.” 5-4-0 MWC) hosted back-to-back Vikings had 14 shots to Grinnell’s ing score, especially since it was The Vikings will face top- Midwest Conference matches, fall- 10 and freshman goalkeeper Joe senior day and their last home ranked Lake Forest College (11-6- ing 2-1 to Grinnell College (7-10- Krivit made two saves to Grinnell’s game.” 0, 8-1-0 MWC) for their last game 0, 5-4-0 MWC) on Saturday, Oct. three, Lawrence kept up with the Injuries have kept a lot of of the season on Saturday, Nov. 2. 26, and soundly defeating Cornell Pioneers in many respects but College (2-15-0, 0-9-0 MWC) by failed to find the net as success- STANDINGS a score of 3-0 on Sunday, Oct. 27. fully. The Vikings fell short in scor- The next day served as the ing in their first game against team’s senior day and set the stage School MWC Overall Grinnell. The Pioneers found the for a solid senior-led victory over net successfully at 21:13, starting Cornell College. Within five min- FOOTBALL the score at 1-0. With 15 minutes utes of the game’s start, Lohrmann left in the half, Grinnell moved scored his second goal of the Illinois Col. 6-0 7-0 faster than Lawrence’s defense to weekend off an assist by junior St. Norbert 6-0 6-1 notch another goal. Immediately Stephen Salansky. Then, seizing a Lake Forest 6-1 7-1 after, the Vikings attacked with rebound after a close attempt by Ripon 4-2 5-2 renewed vigor, moving aggres- Deremo, Lohrmann sent the ball Cornell 4-2 4-3 sively back down the field and in again to put the Vikings ahead Carroll 3-3 4-3 challenging their opponents with 2-0 at 10:21. Ten minutes into the Monmouth 3-3 3-4 a promising shot off a corner kick, second half, Lohrmann assisted Grinnell 1-5 1-6 which was unfortunately high. At Sinai-Yunker in netting his first Beloit 1-6 1-7 41:12, however, Lawrence senior career goal to complete the 3-0 Knox 1-6 1-7 Erich Lohrmann ran the ball conference victory. Krivit made Lawrence 0-6 0-7 into the goal assisted by fresh- one save to secure the shutout, as man Michael Deremo and senior opposed to Cornell’s 14 saves. The Senior Erich Lohrmann on the attack vs. Monmouth earlier this season MEN’S SOCCER Cooper Sinai-Yunker, finally get- Vikings dominated attacks as well, Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke Lake Forest * 8-1 11-6 St. Norbert * 8-2 9-7-2 Women’s swim team impresses in season opener Carroll * 7-1 11-4-1 more Hayley Cardinal and fresh- freestyle (28.29). pionships, was a part of seven Knox * 6-3 13-4 man Paige Witter. Winter, an excel- Unfortunately, the men’s relay championship teams and Lawrence 5-4 7-9-1 Zach Ben-Amots lent long-distance swimmer, took team is missing one key dimen- set many individual Lawrence Grinnell 5-4 7-10 Staff Writer ______first in the 1000-yard freestyle sion: Seasoned long-distance records that still hold today. A Illinois Col. 4-4-1 9-6-2 Ripon 3-6 3-14 The Lawrence University (11:21.67) and 500-yard freestyle swimmers. “We have a very small part of the 3/2 nursing program, Monmouth 2-7 4-12-1 swimming team opened their (5:32.44). Cardinal took first in team this year and that’s really Phillips was able to balance aca- Beloit 0-7-1 0-13-2 season by splitting their men’s the 200-yard individual medley hurting us. The girls have a good demics and athletics, while lead- Cornell 0-9 2-15 and women’s meets against Beloit (2:24.94) and the100-yard breast- sized team, but we only have nine ing the Vikings to three Wisconsin College. The women’s team beat stroke (1:10.78), while Witter, a swimmers right now,” said Wilkie Private College Championships in WOMEN’S SOCCER the Beloit Buccaneers in a 143-54 freshman out of Denver, Co., beat regarding the team’s current only three years. rout, while the men’s team lost out the competition in the 200- needs. “I still like our chances for Earlier this week, Lawrence’s St. Norbert *# 8-1 12-3-2 87-77 in a match that came down yard freestyle (2:05.00) and the the season, but we’re definitely own Hayley Cardinal and Evan Monmouth * 6-1-2 10-4-2 to the final few events. 100-yard butterfly (1:03.56). hoping that the team grows as the Flack received the Midwest Lake Forest * 6-2-1 12-4-1 “Morale is just really high On the men’s side, senior year goes on.” Conference Swimmer of the Week Grinnell 6-3-1 11-6-1 right now for the entire team,” captain Evan Flack won both the The season’s start comes only awards for winning or placing Carroll 5-3-1 9-7-1 said sophomore Grant Wilkie. 200-yard freestyle (1:56.04) and two weeks after the induction in each of their respective races Ripon 4-3-1 9-6-1 “We feel like we got off to a great the 100-yard freestyle (51.32). of Lawrence swimming stand- against Beloit. The Vikings hope Cornell 3-5-1 8-8-1 start this season and we will only Also noteworthy, Dylan Kuper out, Maggie Phillips Reeve ’96, to keep up the strong swimming Lawrence 3-5-1 5-9-1 improve from here.” from Buffalo Grove, Ill., began his into Lawrence’s Intercollegiate as they stay at home to face Ripon Illinois Col. 3-6-1 7-9-2 Leading the women’s team college swimming career with a Athletic Hall of Fame. Phillips won College and UW-River Falls on Beloit 1-7-1 3-13-1 were junior Taylor Winter, sopho- personal record in the 50-yard five individual conference cham- Saturday, Nov. 2. Knox 0-9 6-11 Monmouth trounces Lawrence football team VOLLEYBALL Wagner, collected a total of 14 giving up many yards on the seven catches for 58 yards. Cornell *# 9-0 23-3 tackles, including 10 solo tack- ground, the defense fought hard, Looking forward, the Vikings St. Norbert * 8-2 14-14 Alex York les. This was the second straight especially in the second half.” (0-7, 0-6 MWC) will be playing the Staff Writer Carroll 7-2 17-11 ______14-tackle game for the safety. He The Vikings scored their Grinnell Pioneers (1-6) at home at Ripon 6-3 14-14 was also able to generate a key only touchdown of the day on a the Banta Bowl this Saturday, Nov. Lake Forest 5-3 11-13 Despite the look of the final turnover with his interception Luke Barthelmess pass to senior 2 at 1:00 pm. Coach Barthelmess score in the Lawrence University Monmouth 5-5 10-14 in the fourth quarter, which he Dan Dubnicka for 23 yards. has a few things he’s watching for Lawrence 5-5 10-16 – Monmouth College matchup last returned for 20 yards, setting up Barthelmess, a senior, was able from his team to be competitive on Saturday, Oct. 30 in Monmouth, Grinnell 3-6 3-24 an eventual Viking touchdown. to capitalize for Lawrence on the Saturday: “To continue to improve Beloit 1-7 6-15 Ill., there were a few glimmers The defense took a while Sam Wagner interception and a in all aspects of the game,” com- of hope for the Vikings as they Illinois Col. 1-9 5-19 to figure out the offense of the 15-yard pass interference penalty ments Barthelmess. “[We need to] Knox 1-9 3-22 look forward to Saturday’s game Fighting Scots, but by the sec- on Monmouth the play before. play aggressive defense, run the against Grinnell at the Banta Bowl. ond half, the Vikings were able As has been the case for the ball and possess it on offense and The final score ended up * - Qualify for MWC to make several key stops. “We Vikings recently, the quarterback have our special teams make a Tournament 31-7 in favor of Monmouth, but have struggled this season getting was responsible for much of the positive impact on the outcome.” there were some highlights for # - Clinch MWC Championship off to a good start when we are offensive production, accounting Saturday’s competition will & Host of MWC Tournament the Vikings. The defense for the playing away from home, and that for 200 of the team’s 222 total be the first of a two-game home Vikings played well against a was again the situation this past yards—106 through the air and stand against lower-ranked MWC well-oiled Fighting Scots offen- Statistics are courtesy of www. weekend,” commented head coach 94 on the ground. Dubnicka led teams. midwestconference.org sive force. Senior standout, Sam Michael Barthelmess. “Despite the team in receiving yards with

opens up with many more pos- He said that the changes in most that capitulate the norms.” To bet- talk about the issues including dif- Panel sibilities for us.” institutions came from outside ter make this change happen in ferent cultures, races and culture continued from page 1 Glick backed up the topic, questions. He said that bringing institutions, Ms. Reed said that identity in class. tors had the responsibility to and said it is important to con- people outside the institution taking it to a departmental level Glick went back to the ques- teach students about the differ- sider the purpose of caring about who are accustomed to change and having both formal and espe- tion of the meaning of diversity. He ences. She said sometimes people diversity. He mentioned that the motivates change to accelerate cially informal interactions about mentioned that social psychology get stuck in a polarized argument inequality in American society and happen. He said, “It is a slow diversity can be helpful. proves that people make assump- of either A or B when thinking could be a potential reason. He process of bringing the pressure Chang agreed that taking this tions about others very quickly. about diversity and differences. articulated diversity on a broader outside and causing the change conversation to a departmental He said that personal interactions She said, “If we push ourselves spectrum, including the diversity inside.” level is a more manageable way are important, since people may to think about the differences in of thoughts, political ideology and Reed said that the universi- to make changes happen. She discover something they did not terms of questioning the hege- income. ties need to be relevant to the said that the department name anticipate before. monic ways of thinking, ways of Jordan’72 said the Lawrence changes around the world, but change of “French” into “French understanding, ways of being, it community changed a lot in terms it is not easy for the institutions, and Francophone” at Lawrence of diversity in the student body. since they have “structure in place provided a lot more freedom to 1 Nov. 2013 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Women’s soccer misses out on MWC playoffs Athletes of the Week By: Andrew Borresen of the players were without ques- tion fatigued. A Ram team coming Erik Soderlund in with a 2-4-1 MWC record would Staff Writer not typically put up a fight like ______they did in this one, if Lawrence Two losses this weekend put was fully rested and healthy. women’s soccer out of contention Instead, a “wake up call” just 58 Kayla Storm: Volleyball for a playoff berth. seconds into this one put Cornell On Saturday, Oct. 26 the ahead 1-0 as a result of Kendra Vikings hosted the Grinnell Wisely’s goal. Kayla brought her “A-game” to College Pioneers at Whiting Field Junior Dani Glass had an out- Galesburg, Ill., hitting a whopping West in front of 241 faithful fans, standing effort in this match with .500 hitting percentage in the who showed up despite the chilly 12 saves on Cornell’s 20 shots. Vikings’ 3-0 sweep of Knox College: wind. Grinnell, still in the hunt Unfortunately, the Rams scored 14 kills to one attack error in 26 of an MWC title, came out eager twice more in the game before the total attempts. in this match. With a 5-2-1 MWC final buzzer. In the 26th minute, record coming into the game, and high-scoring freshman Bethany 1. What has been your favorite just above Lawrence in the stand- Stivers potted one. Finally, Wisely match of the season thus far? ings, the Pioneers knew it would scored once again in the 79th min- My favorite match of the season was Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke take an enormous effort to capsize ute to make the final score 3-0 in against Ripon. We beat them three the Vikings. the visitor’s advantage. Late in the sets to zero, and it was the most Lawrence had several oppor- game, Glass was subbed out after consistent volleyball we had played tunities early-on, determined suffering an injury due to a nasty all season. It was a big win for us, to take another step towards collision with an opposing player. as they are ranked fourth in our the postseason. However, it was With one game remaining in Conference. Most importantly, we Grinnell who struck first through the season, Lawrence will not be took them down on their home court. sophomore midfielder Maddie making the MWC tournament for Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke Better dead than red! Gray, 13:47 into the first half. the second year in a row. Although But Lawrence chipped away at they did not produce as hoped 2. If you had to be stranded on an island with one teammate, who would it be and why? the Pioneers, getting closer and this year, there were many posi- If I could be stranded with only one teammate, it would be Betsy because she likes to take charge of a closer to a goal. Although sopho- tive standouts and new players situation and I wouldn’t have to do anything but sit on the beach. I guess I also enjoy her company. more defender Genna Matt had a to keep an eye on for seasons couple of close shots in the game, to come. Freshman Casey Merkle 3. What are you thinking in your head after a great kill? Give us a taste of the satisfaction. Grinnell was able to hold off for has had a noteworthy season thus I’m usually just thinking about how awesome the dig or set was that allowed me to kill the ball. Kills the 1-0 win. Despite outshooting far. Showing great leadership and are awesome, but unless I hit someone in the face or something I’m usually just appreciating the the Vikings 17-7, Grinnell was determination all over the field, beauty of the whole play. lucky to pull off the win, as the she will be a player to watch for Vikings made a strong effort to in coming seasons. Most notably, 4. What are your goals for the rest of the season, both individually and as a team? produce a different result. junior Keli Muchowski’s senior Our Conference season is over; we finished 5-5 and had a lot of ups and downs. The rest of our sea- On Sunday, Oct. 27, a fatigued year will be highly anticipated, son consists of only a tournament this weekend at Benedictine University. Individually, I would like to Lawrence team took on Cornell as she has shined with her team work on improving my leadership on the court, as this is my last tournament before my senior year. College in frigid 40-degree weath- leading nine goals and one assist As a team, I would like to see us finish the season with some wins this weekend and end on a positive er. The effort Lawrence had put in so far this season. note. a day earlier was evident, as many Volleyball team splits pair of MWC matches Sam Wagner: Football The Vikings did not have time to dwell on the loss as the very Jenny Angeli next day, Saturday, Oct. 26, they Sam led the Lawrence defense into battle Staff Writer against Monmouth College, matching a ______headed to Knox to play the Prairie Fire at Memorial Gymnasium. career-high fourteen tackles (ten solo) and The volleyball team had a Storm played a fantastic game, to snagging his first pick in the Vikings’ 31-7 busy weekend recently, playing say the least. She pounded out 14 loss to the Fighting Scots. two tough Midwest Conference kills, with only one attacking error matches. Their first game was in 26 attempts. This gave her a 1.What is your favorite part of your pre- on Friday, Oct. 25, as the Vikings .500 hitting average on the after- game routine? Why? headed to Monmouth to take on noon, an incredible accomplish- My favorite part of my pre-game routine has the Scots at Glennie Gymnasium. ment. Assisting in the attack was been just sitting and relaxing. As I have gotten Lawrence’s attack was led by Swords and sophomore Megan older, I have found that I need to relax more to sophomore Terese Swords, who Conley, with seven and six kills save energy for the game rather than getting so had 14 kills. Swords has consis- respectively. As a team, Lawrence hyped up beforehand. I usually get pretty emo- tently been at the top of the pack hit .254, an impressive statistic. tional, though, during the national anthem and in kills, often giving Lawrence McLeod recorded 24 assists in the immediately after it when I hear my parents an edge on the attack. Also help- game and was also a successful call my name! Family means a lot to me, and ing out with the offensive attack server, finishing with four aces. it’s pretty special that they have been to nearly was fellow sophomore Andrea Rowland again played spectacular every single game. Wilkinson and junior Kayla Storm, defense and picked up 17 digs for contributing six kills apiece. In the Vikings. 2. What is going through your mind when the assist department, the Vikes Knox put up a fight, as senior you step out on the field for the first play of Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke were lead by senior setter Diana hitter Kaylie Price contributed the game? McLeod, who offered up 28 assists nine kills and freshman defender To be honest, I just think about having fun and throughout the game. Madison Pierro added a match- let that first play come to me, as cliché as that sounds. I tell myself that I have the ability to make any On the defensive end, senior high 18 digs. However, the Vikings play, I am the best player on the field, and I just have to go prove it. For me, I think self-confidence has Kathleen Rowland played another were able to shut Knox down in to be high, especially going against the level of competition that we have in the MWC. amazing game, with 21 digs for all three matches (25-23, 25-11, the Vikings. Losing the first two 25-16), coming home with a great 3. If you could grab dinner with any three people in the history of the world, who would it be? games to Monmouth, the Vikes conference win. I would grab dinner with my grandfather, who passed away when I was three months old; Martin were down but not out. They were This weekend, the Vikings Luther King Jr.; and Pat Tillman. able to come back and win in the will head to Benedictine University third set. But, unable to hold on, to take part in the Benedictine 4. What are you going to take away from your four years of Viking football? Lawrence dropped the fourth set Invitational. Joining them will Man… words really can’t describe what my four years have meant to me. I truly cherish the relation- due to an inability to keep up their be Carthage College, Elmhurst ships I’ve made on and off the field. The camaraderie with players and coaches is something I will offensive game. Leading the Scots College and North Central College. never forget. It’s hard for me to think about, since so much comes to mind! Wins and losses won’t be was senior setter Mollie Murdock The Vikings have four tough non- what I reflect on, rather the fact that I strived to make someone smile or have a better day than they with 41 assists and freshman hit- conference games to play, taking were already having. ter Lorin Pedersoli with 12 kills. on Carthage and Elmhurst on The final scores for the games Friday, Nov. 1 and North Central were as follows: 25-17, 25-16, and Benedictine University on 24-26 and 25-14. Saturday, Nov. 2 6 FEATURES 1 Nov. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Controversial dating/rating app spreads across campus Liz Vidulich Facebook users to rate and view ratings of hashtags to individuals, including the good quately protects its users’ information have For The Lawrentian men in their network, is described by its (#SmellsAmazeballs, #WritesLoveSongs), long been a point of contention regarding ______creators as a “private network for girls to the bad (#ForgotHisWallet, #NoEdge), the site, and it seems that the fine print share insights on love and life.” The app was and the ugly (#CantTakeAHint, many of us willfully ignore involves waiving We’ve all done it: One minute you conceptualized and developed as a tool for #QuestionableSearchHistory). the right to prevent your information from stumble across the Facebook page of that anonymously rating the men in one’s life. Juicy as it may sound at first mention, being used by third parties. cutie from your Brit Lit class and the next Once a woman has downloaded the there are some serious flaws that must be One of the more obvious issues is the you’re halfway through his photos and app, which she can only do once she logs reckoned with regarding Lulu—especially gender exclusivity and heteronormative judging the dress of his junior prom date. in with a valid Facebook account that in the context of the community we have assumptions of the app. If a guy tries to log It’s a little too easy to get too knowledge- has “female” listed as her gender, she has here at Lawrence. on with his Facebook account, he is taken to able about someone by analyzing what access to Lulu profiles of her male Facebook There is the problem of using informa- an alternative page called LuluDude. From they post on their Facebook page. But what friends and other men in any network of tion from Facebook without the knowledge there, if he chooses to invite 25 Facebook if, underneath that awkward prom picture, which she is a part. These profiles include of the subjects. friends to use Lulu, he can gain access to his there was a review of him from his date, or the subject’s full name, profile picture from Junior Ben Schaenzer, a Residence Life own profile to see his rating. his cousin, or his high school sweetheart? Facebook, relationship status, a rating out Advisor in Sage, found out about Lulu via Regarding gender, sophomore Tracy What if that review rated his sense of of ten and a series of qualities in “hashtag” a freshman resident who uses the app. Johnson, the president of Downer Feminist humor, manners, ambitions, and (of course) form that other users have applied to “Apparently I was on there, and I had been Council, pointed out that, in the most basic looks? Would exploring that transport you describe him. To rate someone, a user rated,” Schaenzer said. sense, “people think it’s less creepy because from the realm of benign information gath- selects “Review Him” on his profile and is Beyond flattery or offense, Schaenzer it’s girls rating guys.” ering to full-frontal creeping? asked a series of multiple-choice questions, was confused and “creeped out” that “all Senior Helen Noble commented that if According to Lulu, an app available which are then quantified and averaged my information was there, and if no one it were exclusively men rating women, “that for certain smartphones, the answer to the to give a numerical rating. Additionally, had shown me I would never have known.” latter is no. The app, which allows female one can choose to apply provided Issues with whether or not Facebook ade- See page 12 Technology allows for connection and distraction understanding of course material and over- this reason. Still, some have come up with around you, which makes it more problem- Veronica Thao all course performance.” even more creative ways of deterring stu- atic. This can be distracting not only to the Staff Writer Having your laptop with you in class dents from using devices. Freshman Labek professor attempting to lead a lesson or ______could added, “In my Chinese discussion but also to the students who are b e class, if my professor trying to pay attention. Avoiding technology in this day and hears a phone ring we Others had a differing opinion: Do age is nearly impossible. With everything have to learn a song what you want with your own tuition. “It’s evolving around the use of technology, and dance in Chinese their education they are paying for,” fresh- including school announcements, teacher as a lesson.” Another man Gillian Etherington said. Freshman assignments, grading and even exams, how professor, upon hear- Nick Kalkman added, “It doesn’t bother can students not be bound to their phones ing a phone ring, will me, but they are wasting their money and and laptops? go up to the student education.” According to freshman Kyle Labak, and answer the call in Paying attention in class and mak- “We’ve been born into it, it has become such front of the class. ing the most out of your education is not an integral part of our lives.” Technology But, of course, the only reason to set your phone aside has integrated itself into not only our per- rules were made to and focus. School officials are also advising sonal lives with family but also our social, be bro- students to put their phones away and pay academic and professional lives. It is attention while crossing the streets. There how I’ve been able to keep in touch with have been several issues with cars not stop- my family on the other side of the coun- ping at the crosswalks on College Avenue try.” and texting while walking makes it even Freshman Kevin Buckhalton more dangerous. agreed that technology is a fundamen- Still, for many, partaking in technology tal part of staying in touch during col- is a compulsion. lege. Said Buckhalton, “My life would Buckhalton admitted he can’t put his be so sad [without technology]. It is phone down for more than two minutes and how I keep in touch with my friends Kalkman agreed, saying he can maybe at home.” put his laptop down for a couple of Even though technology has hours, but that’s it. become such a big factor in our lives Not everyone finds the lure of and is useful in many ways, there are their cell phone as strong though. still times when technology can interfere Etherington remarked, “I don’t really with other aspects of life. In many of my need technology.” In addition, she also classes, the professors stated in the very said she can go “forever without [her] first class not to use cell phones, laptops or extremely phone, [she] rarely uses it.” tablets. I always thought, “But this is col- helpful. Having Graphic by Staff Artist Cori Lin She may be one of the few people who lege, aren’t we suppose to use our laptops?” the internet at can go without technology, but I am one Yet research suggests that laptops can your fingertips to who can’t go a day without checking my be a major inhibition to learning. One study look up informa- ken, according to some students. For email or Facebook. In this day and age, if conducted by Carrie Fried at Winona State tion quickly should enhance example, in the middle of a recent debate you choose not to check your email every- University (2006) examined whether lap- your academic experi- ence. in class, a student in my group started tex- day, you are sure to miss important updates tops during lecture were in fact helping or However, more often than not this privilege ting while I was trying to think of a rebut- and people trying to get in touch with you. harming students. Fried found that, con- is abused, and students find themselves tal. Though the person was keeping it to It has become a habit that is pervasive in trary to some students’ assertion that lap- browsing Facebook instead of listening to themselves, the act itself pulled attention our culture whether we like it or not. The tops can enhance learning, they are actually their professor. away from the debate at hand. While it may issue of utilizing all of technology’s useful “negatively related to several measures of Many instructors include in their syl- seem like you’re only disrespecting yourself aspects while keeping it from being a dis- student learning, including self-reported labus rules that ban electronic devices for when texting, it’s often noticeable to those traction continues to trouble us. Security does more than just shut down parties Kristen Bratonja suspicious activity. Among their many good at what they do, and they respond eyes and ears of the campus and are always Staff Writer duties, security can be called upon to be an quickly to you. Basically, helpful and effi- alert to danger, they cannot be everywhere ______escort at any time of day or night, to open cient.” Campus security is always happy at once. If anyone on campus sees anything doors if keys were locked inside and even to help; however, know that they are very suspicious, they should call security at 920- Most normal campuses do not have a to take students to doctor appointments, busy and if there is someone else that can 832-6999 or, in the case of an emergency security team that acts as not just protec- if preapproved by a school nurse, or to the let you in, ask them first, and use security or crisis, Appleton Police at 9-911 from any tors, but also chauffeurs, parents, friends hospital at any time of day if it is an emer- only if no one can let you in. campus phone. and confidants. However, here at Lawrence, gency. Freshman Jori Warwick really appre- They are also very helpful in taking If there is a crisis on campus that we are fortunate to have a security staff ciates campus security. She adds, “I really students where they need to go. Freshman needs to be announced, Lawrence will use whose top priority is caring for their stu- like the security here! They keep us safe, Cha Vang thinks they are similar to super- the LU Alert system, an emergency notifica- dents. Lawrence has its own security staff, but they’re like a loving parental figure. I heroes! He says, “I like them, they’re helpful tion system that provides telephone, text comprised of eight full-time officers and close the library, so they’re always there at and nice. They’re helpful because whenever and e-mail messages to students, faculty, four part-time officers. Some years, one or night and they never forget to ask how my I call them they come, they take me to other staff and emergency contacts during a cri- two Lawrence students are also hired as day is or how school is going.” dorms or where I park my car.” sis situation. While students and faculty part-time security workers. They all work Most students’ interactions with secu- Lawrence security has a close working should always be aware of their surround- very hard to ensure the safety and well- rity happen because of a locked dorm room. relationship with the local police agen- ings and know that security and police are being of the Lawrence community. When freshman Maggie D’Alessio got locked cies. Police officers are immediately noti- there to help if need be, Lawrence is typi- Most people know security does much out of her room, security immediately came fied in the case of an emergency to provide cally very safe. more than just patrolling the campus for to her aid. She commented that “they’re backup. However, while security acts as the 1 Nov. 2013 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Senior Koziara advances through prestigious Met auditions

and I’ve always done that and I’ve always Claire Hoy wanted to do that, and I have always loved Staff Writer singing beautiful music.” Music has always ______been a part of his life and something that he wanted to associate closely with. “When The Metropolitan Opera National people ask, ‘what do you want to do when Council Auditions are designed for fledg- you grow up?’ my answer is always ‘I want ling opera singers with promise in the a career in music.’” The National Council field. The program is designed to give them Auditions expose Koziara to the opera encouragement and valuable feedback on world and give him a step up with invalu- their voices. On Saturday, Oct. 19, Lawrence able advice from major figures in the field. University senior and voice performance Being quite young, this experience gives major Ian Koziara advanced to the next him an advantage over other professional round of the competition with four other opera hopefuls and time to adjust his voice vocalists from the Upper Midwest Region. according to the reviews he receives from He was one of 36 singers competing for the judges. “I was surprised that it was all the coveted spots, and one of only two very positive,” Koziara said. 21-year olds, the youngest age allowed in For his audition, Koziara had to prepare the Auditions. Most of Ian’s fellow competi- five arias, but he only performed two for the tors were significantly older, with masters judges. He performed “Nothing More Than degrees or even doctorates. But he did not This” from Candide, by Leonard Bernstein enter this competition with the intent to and “Fuor del Mar” from Idomeneo, by win. Mozart. His stage fright was only apparent “The whole goal that Teresa Seidl, my to him “Literally during the second aria of studio teacher, set for me was to go there the Mozart I was shaking, but the shaking and get some comments from people who that I experience is never perceptible to the are really in the business. We don’t have audience when I’m nervous.” Nerves are any professional companies nearby, so we common among performers, and Koziara don’t often get to hear feedback from those has learned how to conquer his so that he who are […] hiring people.” Koziara has can continue doing what he loves. “This maintained a level head when it comes to being my first really big audition, it was his chances in the competition. “The odds nerve-wracking, but I acknowledge the fact are against me for advancing. I’m quite that even the most seasoned professionals, young, so there’s no reason a judge couldn’t when they get onstage, have trouble with say, ‘he’s excellent, but this guy has only one nervousness and stage fright. It’s learning more year, so let’s advance him.’ There are Photo courtesy of Brian Pertl how to deal with that, that is the challenge. so many things that are out of my control Midwest Auditions in St. Paul, Minnesota most of my time growing up.” He had no Not eliminating it, because it’s impossi- in how the judging happens, all I control on Feb. 1. preference for opera, but simply enjoyed ble.” As to his next performance on Feb. 1, is how well I sing.” With his advancement, Despite his prowess and success, beautiful music, no matter what form it Koziara says he’s not nervous. He’s doing Koziara received a prize of 2,000 dollars Koziara did not always want to be an opera came in. He honed his voice with a vast what he loves. and a chance to compete at the Upper singer. “I found opera pretty tedious for variety of musical genres. “I love singing

Secret lives of our profs Instructor of English, Ofra Amihay

Sarah Perret-Goluboff listing the places she’s been, such as For The Lawrentian ______Vienna, Berlin and Zagreb. “Compared to people who travel to exotic places Ofra Amihay joined the Lawrence like Africa and India, I always feel like University staff just this year. As a visit- I’m such a bourgeois traveler,” Amihay ing English lecturer, she teaches classes admits, abashedly. However, she feels at such as Literary Analysis, Contemporary this point in her life she can take pride in Jewish-American Literature and Biblical urban traveling and the art of “blending Narratives in Literature. Originally from into a new city for a while.” a small town outside of Jerusalem, Amihay has always been good at Amihay is far from home. When she creating her own place. The best exam- left Jerusalem and came to the United ple of this is within her own name. When States eight years ago, Amihay settled she and her partner started their joint at New York University as her partner, life together, they both took a new name, Aryeh Amihay, worked for his PhD at ‘Amihay,’ which literally translates to ‘my Princeton. people is alive.’ “The reason that we The beginning of her teaching chose it, however, was not it’s meaning, career took place in the army, where but actually because it was the name of she served as a teacher for just less than a great Israeli poet and we met at a night two years. Amihay said, “This was the in his honor.” first time I got to work with students Amihay encourages Lawrence stu- individually. It gave me the experience Photo by Will Melnick dents to create their own present, as of how, really, you can make a change an American children’s book author and her father transcribed it into Hebrew well. “Ask yourself what you want and through teaching and be a significant illustrator. From there, her interest has and read his revised version to her night see how you can get closer to it, just be chain for students in the grand process only grown. A physical representation of after night. “I knew the story by heart, designing your own present no mat- of learning.” this can be seen in her collection of chil- so discovering the book was in English ter where you find yourself,” she says. After her time in the army, she found dren’s picture books. She now has over and did not have the words that I knew “Really try to learn as much as you can herself in Ottawa, Canada. When visiting 400 in English, Hebrew, German, Dutch was a shocker! At the same time, there from anyone you encounter in college.” a national gallery, she discovered an and Spanish. Jokingly, Amihay added, was something really beautiful about As a final piece of advice, Amihay exhibition by Duane Michals represent- “it’s always amusing to purchase those this experience, realizing the book was warns against the “tyranny of cool,” a ing the poems of Walt Whitman through books, when the seller asks, ‘What age a tailored translation.” phrase quoted from Jonathan Franzen. photographs. The combination of text are you looking for?’ And the answer This also may have been the begin- “Let go a little bit of that ‘cool’ attitude and images has served to shape her is 32.” ning of Amihay’s affinity for language. A that we’re all required to comply to. research. “I felt like I had finally found This interest can be traced back native Hebrew speaker, she also speaks Don’t be afraid to be invested, because the form of art that captured me. To me, to when Amihay was a child. Much like English fluently and reads German, the only way to really enjoy this dis- it was just a life-changing experience,” herself, her father used to go abroad Spanish and French. These languages course is to be a part of it and not stand Amihay reflected. often, always returning with books come in handy when Amihay is globe- aloof.” So, while Amihay is still here, stop Even before arriving in Ottawa, text- from different cultures. One of Amihay’s trotting, which is one of her main hob- standing aloof! Sign up for her classes image relations already had a special favorites was “In The Night Kitchen” by bies. “From a very early age I really loved and learn more about what she calls place in Amihay’s heart. Her master the- Maurice Sendak. Originally in English, urban experiences,” Amihay comments, “making your own kingdom.” sis was on the work of Maurice Sendak, 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1 Nov. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Hindustani concert brings Eastern traditions to Harper follow no written music, relying only upon their memory, experi- Lauren Nokes ence, interaction with others and Staff Writer impulses of the moment. ______Despite the differences The Hindustani classical between Hindustani and Western musician is composer, conductor classical music, Dr. Havaldar said and musician all in one, explained that music “crosses all barriers.” vocalist Dr. Pandit Nagaraja Rao As one of the preeminent musi- Havaldar to an intimate audi- cians of the genre, he has toured ence during the concert he gave widely in the U.S. and elsewhere in Harper Hall on the evening of promoting Hindustani classical Thursday, Oct. 24. music. Rather than consisting of In his role as lead vocalist, musicians directed by a conduc- Dr. Havaldar’s voice must traverse tor playing music written by a many octaves. He also demon- composer, as in the Western clas- strated and explained various sical music tradition, Hindustani types of scales, vocal techniques classical musicians improvise and rhythms used in Hindustani two-to-three-line melodies that classical music. Dr. Pandie Nagaraja Rao Havaldar performs and speaks to an intimate audience in Harper Hall. they know by heart upon raagas. Although the improvisatory Photo by Liz Landes There is no harmony in classi- nature of the music may lead some twenty-six years with his teach- I also noted the collabora- another. We share much in com- cal Hindustani music, only melody to believe that it arises out of er, whom he often spoke of with tive nature of classical Hindustani mon, and where we differ, we can and rhythm. Different raagas cor- pure emotion, Dr. Halvador often great respect. music during interactions learn from one another. Although respond with various times of the repeated that it’s a “scientific art The difference between between the members of the most of the audience members day; traditionally, musicians only and an artistic science,” shaped by Eastern and Western mentalities ensemble. While playing, they had never received training in play morning raagas in the morn- both order and creativity. in this regard struck me—it seems communicated with subtle hand Hindustani classical music, they ing, night raagas at night, and so Classical Hindustani music to me that many Westerners, and gestures, eye contact and facial still greatly enjoyed the perfor- on. is also clearly a collaborative especially Western classical musi- expressions, revealing time-worn mance. The turnout was poorer The music comes from “here,” endeavor. As participants in an cians, are more likely seek “per- relationships. The close aware- than he deserved due to reading Dr. Havaldar said, pointing to his oral tradition, master musicians fection” as quickly as possible, ness of and response to fellow period, but for those who attend- head, and “here,” pointing to his must pass down their knowledge, endeavoring to set themselves musicians reminded me of impro- ed, Dr. Havaldar provided a fas- throat. “The inner creative details wisdom and expertise to students apart as individuals, instead of visatory jazz music. cinating and beautiful evening of are different each time you sing.” to ensure the music will continue approaching learning as a long, As Dr. Havaldar reminds us, music. Hindustani classical musicians to exist. Dr. Havaldar studied for collaborative process that lasts a musicians the world over are lifetime. not so very different from one Lawrence Jams celebrates Burstein Sobiech tribute recognizes into a few songs, including “These night was Holy Sheboygan, a Angela Butler Doors Have Motion Sensors,” that band that describes themselves local, national inspiration Staff Writer they performed that night. They as “junk-step,” according to their ______were a great introduction to the official Facebook page. While I his hometown, Lakeland, MN, his rest of the night’s events as people may not necessarily have any idea song and story were soon playing On Friday, Oct. 27 in Esch- Anna Buchholz were settling in. of what junk-step music entails, Staff Writer throughout the state, the coun- Hurvis, Lawrence hosted Following Snort, LU’s Improv their sound is fun and unique. The ______try and the world. On YouTube, “Lawrence Jams,” a fun event cel- a short documentary about him group “Optimistic Feral Children” band played with a ton of great There was a special addition ebrating Mark Burstein’s official now has 10.3 million hits, a celeb- took the stage to inject some energy and donned ice blond to the Packer-Viking game this installation as the 16th president rity-made tribute video has 3.2 laughter into the event. They wigs, which was a fantastic sight. Sunday, one that rose above the of the university. Besides the fun million hits, and “Clouds” has 8.3 played games like “Ding,” with Holy Sheboygan started their set infamous green and purple rivalry. opportunity to take a photo with a million views. After his death, categories that included “Dealing with some stomping and indis- During the first timeout of the sec- cardboard cut-out of Mr. Burstein “Clouds” became the No. 1 rock with trustees” and other games tinct yelling, at least to my ears. ond quarter, a “Hometown Hero” while decked out in a Viking hel- song in the country, according to like “World’s Worst” that includ- This, as it turned out, was just a award was presented and the song met and to participate in a raffle- Billboard magazine, and it sat at ed categories such as “World’s prelude to their overall musical “Clouds” was played throughout draw that included fantastic priz- No. 1 on iTunes charts for four Worst Slogan” and “World’s Worst sound. Their set was filled with Minneapolis’ Metrodome. es, such as dinner with four friends days. University President.” Some stu- songs that were backed by a nice Some of you may remem- at the President’s house, the event The proceeds from the sale dents sat on the floor while oth- hard thumping drum that added ber last spring when the name showcased several local acts that of “Clouds” and YouTube views ers offered suggestions for other a lot of overall bass to the music Zach Sobiech and his story were included Snort, LU’s Improv group are donated to the Zach Sobiech categories. when it was combined with the spreading around Facebook, news “Optimistic Feral Children” and Osteosarcoma Fund. From there, Lawrence’s own double bass and baritone saxo- stories and iTunes, most promi- Porky’s Groove Machine, as well At Sunday’s Vikings game, fun and fresh funk band Porky’s phone. With the occasional viola nently with his singing voice and as Holy Sheboygan. Sobiech’s parents accepted the Groove Machine performed. The solo, the Holy Sheboygan sound guitar playing in his song “Clouds.” The first musical act that night “Hometown Hero” award for fast tempo funk band was a real was unlike any other I had heard After fighting osteosarcoma, a was instrumental band Snort. their son, an award given out to hit that night as many danced to before. form of bone cancer, for 3.5 years, Made up of seniors guitarists Addy one hero at each regular season the up-tempo grooves and fast The combination of Snort, Zach Sobiech passed away at age Goldberg, Joram Zbichorski and Vikings home game. It goes with- beats provided by the tenor saxo- Optimistic Feral Children, 18, though his videos and posts Nick Waldner; bassist Ian Terry; out saying that Sobiech’s story phone, alto saxophone, trumpet, Porky’s Groove Machine and Holy have continued to share his story and drummer Kelson Zbichorski, reflects a true hero, inspiring mil- bass, two guitars, percussion and Sheboygan ensured that everyone, long after his live performances the Snort sound came across as lions around him despite adver- drums. They played several origi- young and old, had something came to an end. a whole lot of awesome distor- sity and hardship. nals and a few covers, including to enjoy. Lawrence Jams was a In addition to cheering on tion with a certain atmospheric During one of his last days, the Beegee’s hit “Stayin’ Alive,” fantastic way to celebrate Mark the Minnesota Vikings, songwrit- quality thrown in there, as well. Sobiech got to share the field with which was very much enjoyed by Burstein’s official inauguration ing and performing music were Occasional nifty finger-tapping by his favorite team when he and the audience. while enjoying some fun music passions of Sobiech’s, which led the guitarists and some effects his girlfriend had a picnic on the The last musical act of the and great company. him to build a relationship with on the pedals were also brought 50-yard line of the Metrodome, Twin Cities radio station KS95, a day described by his mother as who offered to record Sobiech’s one of his happiest. On Sunday, he “Clouds.” After finding out that again brought joy to the walls of LUCC Update he had mere months to live, his Metrodome and all those within. mother encouraged him to write The next General Council meeting is Monday, November 4th at 4:45pm in Esch-Hurvis. Sobiech was a student of letters to say goodbye. Feeling Stillwater Area High School, near This is the last week for new business. LUCC General Council meetings are open to all reluctant, he began writing songs the Twin Cities; and, as a fellow instead and “Clouds” became his members of the Lawrence community! Come share your thoughts and concerns. Stillwater student with a young- way of finding closure and saying Feel free to email LUCC with any community concerns at [email protected]. er sister who was a classmate goodbye to his loved ones. of Zach’s, seeing his story spread Steering committee meets every Tuesday at 8pm in the Arthur Vining Davis room Zach performed “Clouds” was truly magical. From attend- in Warch. Finance committee meets every Thursday at 8pm in the Kraemer room in countless times for classmates, ing high school “Coffee House” family, radio listeners and friends. Warch. Get more information about forms, deadlines, and current announcements by performances where Zach and his In many concerts, both of this song friends performed to hearing his visiting the LUCC page on the Lawrence website! and others, he performed with name casually mentioned by New childhood friends who shared his York locals last summer, I and love of music-making. His group Visit us at http://www.lawrence.edu/students/student_life/lucc anyone touched by his story not “A Firm Handshake” recorded an Like our Facebook page for updates and more information - Lawrence University only felt the power of music, but album and performed at cancer also the beauty of Zach Sobiech’s Community Council! fundraisers and local shows until spirit. We also now have a Twitter page. Follow us at @LUCC_Lawrence for updates! Sobiech was too sick to play. First a household name in 1 Nov. 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

THEARTIST OLAV SPOTLIGHT BJØRNERUD

Bryan Cebulski canoes. What’s more, Bjørnerud Staff Writer himself had just gotten back ______from the UK, that great mari- Although Lawrence’s mascot time commonwealth. During his is the Viking, the campus is trag- time abroad, he also travelled ically deficient in Viking décor to Norway and Sweden, where and paraphernalia. That’s why he saw many active boats and senior Olav Bjørnerud decid- many Viking ships in museums. ed to construct a Viking ship- He notes these as his key inspi- inspired sculpture and have it rations. installed in the Buchanan Kiewit He submitted the idea for Wellness Center this year. the ship and it was accepted. “It’s always been strange to After working on the project me that there wasn’t a Viking over the past two summers, ship on campus,” Bjørnerud he at last finished before this said. “Vikings are all about school year. Viking ships, it’s one of their “Viking ships are an object biggest symbols. So that was my of beauty, but they’re also main motivation. It’s a disgrace very functional,” Bjørnerud that we didn’t have one already!” explained. “It’s not necessarily Bjørnerud, a studio art and a trade-off between form and history double major, combined function. The best solutions his interests for this project. seem to be what is both simple While studio art is something and elegant at the same time.” he hopes to pursue profession- The Viking ship sculpture is ally, history is something that he indeed simple and elegant: A Photo by Nathan Lawrence holds very dearly. He described smooth wooden piece that can he does not have any art class- to a world I’d kind of forgotten bread has a lot in common with this sculpture as a “reference to be viewed on the main stairway es this term, but he expressed about.” sculpting!”—and co-hosts a the past,” thereby “rooting it to between the second and third enthusiasm toward his cur- After Lawrence, Bjørnerud radio show specializing in folk something larger than just a kid floor of the Wellness Center. rently ambiguous project in the plans to take a year to “experi- music. making a big fake boat.” “It’s a great spot,” Bjørnerud works for the senior show in the ence real life for a little while.” Bjørnerud expressed much One of his studio art profes- said. “You can see it from almost spring. He would like to go to design contentment with his time spent sors informed Bjørnerud about all angles.” Before coming to Lawrence, school eventually, but that’s as at Lawrence, saying that he felt two years ago that Lawrence Bjørnerud focuses almost Bjørnerud had not taken an art detailed as he can get in terms in fact that it went surprisingly was looking for a piece to be fea- entirely on sculpture, which class since middle school. He of his career path. fast. With this installment in the tured in the Wellness Center. allows him to work with a vari- regained a penchant for the craft For extracurricular activi- Wellness Center, we will have Boats were on Bjørnerud’s ety of materials. He prefers since taking Intro to Studio Art. ties, Bjørnerud participates in a beautiful piece of artwork to mind at the time. For instance, wood, as it is something he finds “I kind of forgot that you the newly formed cross-country show his impact on campus for a friend of his was on a trip enjoyable and finds himself par- can take classes where you get ski team, can frequently be seen years to come. around the world building ticularly good at. The ship is to play with papier mache,” he baking bread in Greenfire—“It’s his most recent project since explained. It “opened my eyes very tactile,” he said. “Baking

Arctic Monkeys return with fifth effort “AM” Diversity of the Con shines silver lining lone ranger riding / written to those songs “that make Through an open space / In my you get up and dance.” Both of Ethan Perushek mind when she’s not right there these songs are absolutely bril- in Lawrence Performs event Staff Writer atmosphere. ______beside me.” The song continues liant with great social critiques on Next we made our way to the this desperate feeling of look- the club scene. Kelsey Priebe library lobby, where the theme The Arctic Monkeys is a ing for love where there is little Following “Mad Sounds” is Staff Writer was Acoustic, Bluegrass and ______band that has continued to evolve chance. Following “R U Mine” is “Fireside,” which brings the tempo Singer-Songwriter. While we were since its first release, and its new “One for the Road,” a collabora- back up and gets the album mov- At the Lawrence Performs there, a small string orchestra effort, “AM,” is a continuation of tion with Queens of the Stone Age ing at a faster speed again. It’s a event, Lawrence definitely per- came together to play a rendition this growth. This time around, the frontman Josh Homme, a sort of pretty average song for them, but formed. Music groups from the of The Beatles’ “Come Together” Sheffield, England natives have rocky jazz number with dream- Turner’s lyrics shine again. Then Conservatory performed in sev- and The White Stripes’ “Seven created a heavy, dark rock album like lyrics. we move to one of the best songs eral academic buildings, encom- Nation Army.” While the music with plenty of their signature wit. Up next is another pop on the album: “Why’d You Only passing countless musical genres, was excellent, it was rather enter- The band’s strongest asset rock anthem, “Arabella.” The Call Me When You’re High?” This all of which were an absolute suc- taining to watch a few students has always been the amazing song describes this woman in song really drives home the idea cess. Truly, President Burstein desperately try to continue study- lyrics of Alex Turner, the band’s the strangest ways: “She’s got a of the late night drunken wander- outdid himself with the festivi- ing in and around the lobby area. frontman, lyrics that are on one Barbarella silver swimsuit / And ings of a heartbroken man looking ties. The night was composed of I admire their dedication and per- hand strange and on the other when she needs to / shelter from for love. The rollicking beat keeps six different venues around cam- severance, but question why they completely poignant and brilliant. reality she takes a dip in my day- the song clipping along and keeps pus: Wriston, the library, Harper insisted on staying on that par- These lyrics are again at the fore- dreams.” Herein lies the master- you tapping your foot constantly. Hall, Main Hall, Steitz Hall and ticular floor when they looked so front of the band’s fifth studio stroke of Alex Turner. His lyrics Next are the two weakest the Viking Room. Between perfor- harangued by the noise. album, “AM.” often make no logical sense but efforts of the album: “Snap Out mances, concert-goers could walk Our next stop was in the Turner sets the tone for the they really make us think about of It” and “Knee Socks.” Both keep between venues at their leisure. lobby of Wriston, as a chamber album in “Do I Wanna Know?,” the very simple subjects that he the tempo moving but are rather We began at Steitz Hall, music trio of clarinets was playing singing “‘Cause there’s this tune I dissects. unremarkable. “Knee Socks” again where wind instruments were in the landing below the audi- found that makes me think of you “I Want It All” comes after features Queens of the Stone Age performing in the atrium. While ence. At this point, we were dis- somehow and I play it on repeat / “Arabella” and is a more straight- front man Josh Homme. Even a trio of winds was performing appointed to find that most of Until I fall asleep / Spilling drinks up indie rock song, again focusing though these two songs are not classical music when we entered, the desserts were gone, but the on my settee.” The song focuses on this after-hours lust for love. the best on the album, they are the venue quickly switched to music echoed nicely throughout on the efforts to regain an old The next two songs slow things both great little numbers, espe- a saxophone and recording of the spacious lobby and created a love. The band layers thick gui- down considerably with great cially “Snap Out of It,” which has a experimental sounds that created sophisticated atmosphere. tar tunes with rhythmic clapping results. “No. 1 Party Anthem” is a very sing-along-able nature. an interesting combination. The From there we proceeded and drums, making you want to slow-moving crooner written as a The final song of the album atrium was comfortably full with to Main Hall, where a trombone just bob your head constantly. The love letter to those songs that get slows it down. “I Wanna Be Yours” an open bar and dessert table. The quartet was playing just outside of song is a perfect way to start the everyone up and going while sati- is a very sincere love letter to first floor was filled with adults Strange Commons. As we arrived, album and it is one of the Arctic rizing the club scene. “Sunglasses the beloved to whom he has while, either incidentally or inten- the quartet struck up “I’ll Make a Monkeys’ all time greats. indoors, par for the course / been crooning all night long. The tionally, children sat on the third Man Out of You” from the Disney Then comes fast-paced “R U Lights in the floors and sweat on album chronicles the afterhours floor looking down at the music. motion picture “Mulan.” While Mine,” which keeps Turner’s lyrics the walls.” Then we move to “Mad party culture, bringing us through Having audience members on this venue was the coldest and churning at top speeds: “She’s a Sounds,” another slow love song See page 12 multiple levels created a unique See page 12 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 1 Nov. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN STAFF EDITORIAL Staff nomination: Neil Gaiman Last Wednesday, the Chair of the Committee on Public Occasions, Phillip Swan, informed students they can now nominate speakers for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Convocation Series. The liberal arts degree and careers This level of foresight is encouraged and applauded, as students have often complained about the selection of Convocation speakers. All students were encouraged to submit, and in that spirit, we the entire existence of American at The Lawrentian will be nominating whom we believe would be an excellent Convocation or higher education, people have Jamie Cartwright Commencement speaker: the one-time Wisconsin resident Neil Gaiman. argued for and against the value Columnist ______of certain areas of study based The winner of a true smorgasbord of literary awards, champion of free speech and author of on qualities of career viability or over 20 books, Neil Gaiman utterly defies literary expectations, flipping genres and breaking rules The seniors of today can’t intellectual significance. Just this in brilliant and unexpected ways. While calling him a novelist, screenwriter, essayist or graphic help but worry about their future past weekend, a visiting alum- novelist would be true, these titles fail to encompass his artistic contributions, which have been as careers. Every day, the media inun- nus mentioned to me that he did “liberal artsy” in their exploration of writing as any of us has been in our studies. dates students with the notion not think Lawrence should waste that absolutely nobody stands a its academic energy on Classics, He has written children’s stories such as “Coraline;” created the graphic novel “Sandman;” chance of finding a job. And in art history, or anthropology. He published dozens of short stories and written award-winning books such as “American Gods,” the mix of soaring costs of higher argued that some majors simply “Neverwhere” and “The Graveyard Book.” He has worked with Terry Pratchett, written for “Doctor education, the value of the liberal don’t lead to useful skills in the Who” and had his work adapted into radio shows. In short, Neil Gaiman is a writer who scoffs at arts for personal careers has been future. literary limits and compartmentalization, all the while taking his skills in writing to anything that publicly thrown into doubt. My view is that this percep- interests him. Liberal arts colleges like tion is not a matter of intellec- Lawrence have reacted to this tual worth. It’s actually based on His wide array of interests is the very essence of the liberal arts. He lives the model of educa- worrisome discourse in two forms. differing curricular styles across tion that Lawrence University inspires. If you haven’t read anything by him, this is your lucky day; First, many liberal arts colleges Lawrence University. Economics treat yourself to anything by Neil Gaiman. We’re sure he’s written something you’ll love. have tried to portray their educa- professors know that they prob- tional product as having a “deeper ably teach future finance-sector If you agree with The Lawrentian’s suggestion, let the university know by emailing Professor value;” leaders often point to the businesspeople, so they teach Swan and nominating Neil Gaiman for Commencement or Convocation speaker. If you don’t, email flexibility and well-roundedness the discipline using skills and your own suggestion. If you don’t have an opinion, please take our word for it and suggest Neil that is required of businesspeople ideas that they know economists Gaiman; he really is that fantastic. needing to maneuver in tough and business leaders alike must economies. Second, institutions understand. By contrast, history also try to redirect their programs faculty, while aware of what his- to seem more career-friendly to tory majors tend to do, may not prospective students. have a natural way to tie history Breakfast, breakfast and breakfast At Lawrence, I have wit- to career preparation. nessed both processes take In these situations, it is up Yes, on occasion we combine amongst meals, but even a can- place. Whether in a speech from to the university to work hard to breakfast with lunch to create dlelit dinner doesn’t hold a candle President Burstein or in materi- create secondary ways to enable brunch, but even brunch is merely to breakfast, unless, of course, it is Bob Trettin als floated by Career Services, all academic programs to help Staff Writer an excuse to sleep in and have a candlelit brinner. Lawrence has certainly tried give students natural ties to vari- ______breakfast food around lunchtime. This is not my way of say- to better communicate what a ous career fields. Like Innovation Generally, this hybrid meal comes ing that we should do away with Lawrence degree has to offer. I and Entrepreneurship has done What’s your reason for wak- at the cost of skipping another lunch and dinner foods, rather really applaud these efforts. I also in economics and physics, spe- ing up in the morning? Is it the meal, leaving the ‘bruncher’ that breakfast foods should be admire some of the programmatic cial programs in areas like history exciting and reassuring prospect hungry. There is also the even an option in addition to what is changes that have occurred at could provide students concrete of a fresh start with a brand new more rare amalgam of breakfast normally served in the afternoon Lawrence in my three and half pathways to areas like consulting, day? Do you look forward to morn- and dinner: the fabled ‘brinner.’ and evening. The food choices at years. marketing or law. Where historio- ing’s stillness and the opportunity However, in my experience, ‘brin- lunch are, for the most part, very For instance, I think the graphical skills are necessary for for quiet meditation and prepara- ner’ is reserved for spe- similar to the choices at Innovation and Entrepreneurship academics, we need more work to tion? Perhaps you get out of bed dinner, but both could program is a sophisticated way tie those skills to practical careers. in the morning because there not be more different of delving into a theoretical area One example I like to point to is someone you love and you from breakfast. Who of economics and related disci- is how anthropology and psychol- simply can’t wait any lon- would we be hurting plines and connecting it directly ogy build a great set of qualitative ger to talk to them. by keeping eggs or to practical applications. An older skills alongside quantitative anal- Or maybe you’re like pancakes on the menus example is pre-medicine, which is ysis abilities. These research skills me and you wake up all day? Am I wrong for want- one career area where Lawrence are coupled with creative skills in because of break- ing to wake up to the smell of has consistently found ways to the areas of data presentation and fast. bacon more than once a day? foster intellectual scientific inqui- storytelling. Unfortunatley, faculty Breakfast is irrefut- cial occasions, like a birthday. Of course, that would necessitate ry while promoting the growth of don’t typically push these ideas ably not only the most important, My question is, if breakfast that I take a nap before both lunch the medical field. into a business or non-profit set- but also the best meal of the day, is the most important meal of and dinner, but hey, siestas are While I believe these instanc- ting. Instead, senior experiences with the most delicious spread of the day, why don’t we eat it two good for you. It’s a win-win. es are areas that we should be tend to reflect traditional disci- foods. There’s bacon, eggs, sau- or three times a day? Riddle, nay, Is anyone with me on this? proud of as an institution, I also plinary focuses. sage, hash browns. Then there’s griddle me that. “Breakfast: The If you think breakfast should be believe that they mark certain Imagine if, rather than doing also bacon, cereal, pancakes, waf- meal so nice it should be served available all day, then let’s join inequalities in Lawrence’s cur- cognitive psychological research fles, bacon, syrup, french toast, thrice” would make a great bum- forces and do something about riculum. Specifically, there are on visual memory, a senior took bagels, muffins, oatmeal and final- per sticker. it. We could call ourselves the departments at Lawrence whose the time to partner with a digi- ly bacon to name a few foods that Some people may argue that Breakfast Club. First order of curriculum offers students vary- tal marketing firm to do market fall into the “breakfast” category. breakfast would become some- business is to watch that movie ing levels of preparedness for a research on human-computer My only problem with this meal how less incredible if it were “The Breakfast Club” while we eat career after Lawrence. interaction. Would that be accept- is that societal norms—or maybe available three times a day. My breakfast and overcome any dif- Let’s pause. If you under- ed? More importantly, would it be Gordon Ramsay—restrict us from retort: Bacon. Still others may ferences we may have. stand my previous statement, eating it more than once a day. claim that dinner is the winner See page 12 you recognize its blatancy. For See page 12 All Op/Ed Illustrations by Cori Lin

Photo poll by “You photobombed a Nathan Lawrence wedding.” -Charlie Martin “What would you say to our newly inaugurated “Thanks for advocating for “Thnks fr th mmrs.” POLL President?” athletics.” -Pablo Galván -Brielle Bartes PHOTO 1 Nov. 2013 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN On criticism and YA fiction

Lily Risdall mostly of college students, but 55% of YA fiction purchases. I’d Staff Writer not a single comment was from rather read Kristin Cashore than ______a Lawrentian. They were all from Nicholas Sparks any day, and con- adults who read or publish YA. sidering the abundance of adults You know you’ve gone some- Everyone has a different perspec- in the comments section, I’m not where with your life when one of tive on YA based on whether they the only one. However, if YA is the Some tips for studying abroad your idols criticizes you. You may read or write it, or what age they section we flee to when all others not like the place where you’ve are. As a young adult reader of YA, have failed us, then we need to surrounded by new people, a new gone, but at least you’re no lon- I do not have an insider’s perspec- take its problems into consider- culture, new rules, new foods and ger at the beginning. When sev- tive, but I can plainly see how ation. It will never get better if we Will Doreza definitely a new sense of indepen- eral published authors, including publishers market YA. do not criticize it. This is where Columnist dence and freedom. You’ll have to Tamora Pierce, posted negative Adult readers and writers of books like Lauren DeStefano’s ______step way out of your comfort zone comments on my article about YA see it fighting for recognition of “Wither” come into play. and realize you may very well be Young Adult fiction, it stung. As literary merit. They worry the rest “Wither” is about Rhine, a Dear Will, sleeping in confined spaces with an aspiring writer of feminist fan- of the literary community consid- girl forced into an arranged mar- I was accepted into a study complete strangers. tasy novels, I love Pierce’s work. ers books for younger audienc- riage in a post-apocalyptic North abroad program for this Spring Sound familiar? It should. However, the backlash from her es to be exclusively for younger America where everyone dies in Term, but I have all sorts of fears You’ve done this already. Simply and others has made me see major minds. Thus, when an article is their twenties. Despite the inter- and doubts about it. I don’t know by moving to Lawrence, you’ve cracks within YA fiction. critical of YA, they feel the need esting concept, lengthy descrip- how I’m going to raise the money learned how to adjust successfully Their criticism resulted to defend themselves, even if the tions of fancy dresses and society in time. I’m just in general nervous to a completely new environment. from a difference in assump- article isn’t really attacking them. parties bloat the story. Spoilers: about living in a foreign country And don’t underestimate what a tions. I assumed my article’s audi- I am an ant compared to Tamora While the novel takes place over a for such a long time. What should challenge that can really be for ence was only Lawrentians, and Pierce, yet she still felt a need to year, Rhine escapes her marriage I do? people and how learning to live it reached much further. Those criticize me. What adult readers without having to consummate it. -Stressed in Senegal in a different country is really not who posted comments assumed and writers of YA do not real- Her sister wives are not so lucky Dear Stressed, that much more difficult. I wished to indict all of YA. Sure, ize is that my generation does and their consent is ambiguous at First of all, find a way to over- It’s definitely an adjustment Markus Zusak wrote some great not have that dilemma. No one best, especially considering one come the challenges you are fac- that I guarantee you’re prepared YA without love triangles or dys- accuses a nineteen-year-old of is 13. ing right now. It’s very important for—but it’s going to give you an topias, and Scott Westerfield actu- being ill-read when they see her In a book about forcible that you’ve made the decision to even deeper liberal arts experi- ally made it work; but they have reading Suzanne Collins. We grew arranged marriages, the subject study abroad and to back out now ence than your domestic com- nothing to do with my article on up with J.K. Rowling, Lois Lowry of rape cannot be avoided. Yet would be something you would rades. However, its a challenge badly written love triangles and and Cornelia Funke. It is a basic DeStefano does so, seemingly surely regret. in its own to get the most out of dystopias. assumption of young adults today for no reason other than the YA There are many people at studying abroad—your everyday What made the backlash so that YA can be real literature. audience. Dystopia is, by nature, Lawrence who will help you find decisions really have a major part strange was not the content of the As several comments pointed a dark topic, and one founded on ways to get the money. Make sure in shaping your overall experi- comments, but who posted them. out, every section of the bookstore sexual violence cannot hide from you’re keeping your financial ence. The Lawrentian is a college news- has some awful novels. According aid counselor, as well as the Off- And I’ll say what I’ve been paper and its audience consists to Publisher’s Weekly, adults make Campus programs director up-to- See page 12 saying for the past few weeks in date. If you have to take out a my column—don’t let silly trivial loan—no big deal. Most of us, for fears get in the way of taking risks. better or worse, are already deep Go to that hole-in-the-wall restau- Rigorous schedule? Boasting versus relaxing in the habit of spending money we rant rather than McDonald’s. If don’t have. amount of work to finish is treated go for a run or exercise is a valu- you find you like fish and chips, Then there’s the issue of your as a competition too frequently. able practice. On my long distance don’t allow yourself to get away fears—academic failure, and gen- Students rant and discuss their runs, I feel my body and mind with ordering that every time you Jess Morgan eral fear of being away from a Staff Writer rigorous schedules with their connect and can take in my sur- go to a pub. Hate Germany? Spend familiar environment for a few ______peers in a way that ignores the fact roundings more completely. The a week in Germany. months. Let me reassure you that that many other students share stress that is released when run- It’s so important when you’re Reading period gives us a these are truly fears worth con- the same burden. We are all in ning facilitates sense experiences; abroad to soak up as much as great opportunity to relax and quering—in my own study abroad charge of our schedules and how I can fully appreciate the smell of possible because, even though it take time to engage in activities experience at the London Centre, we choose to budget our time. freshly fallen rain, the wind blow- may seem like a long time, it will unrelated to school. Once the long learning to manage fear was really Instead of letting it become over- ing through my hair and the color fly by and the time you spend awaited break is over, we return what helped me grow as a person whelming, a realistic approach of the leaves dropping around me. lazing about the flat is time you’ll to our busy routines and again and an intellectual. should be taken in what can actu- Reading without comprehension wish you had used in the future. sacrifice peace of mind. During I will say, however, that in ally be accomplished over a peri- with an unfocused mind is coun- That said, it’s wise to realize there the stress of exams and classes, most study-abroad programs od of time. Our bodies and brains terproductive. Instead of reading is definitely a healthy balance of it is easy to spend time budgeting you won’t have to worry about can only handle so much before the same paragraph over and over activity and rest that you’ll need every minute around how to most academic stress. The people in we have a breakdown. None of without retaining information, to figure out. effectively study without planning charge are well aware that what us at Lawrence is Superman or strap on a helmet—unless you When you get back, you’ll time for fun and sleeping. you really want to do is get out Superwoman, and we cannot con- are a rebel—and escape on a long find regret is actually a huge chal- In conversation, a busy and explore your surroundings centrate on school work 100 per- bike-riding adventure. lenge. You’ll want to remember schedule and no time to sleep rather than hole up in a library for cent of the time. For sanity’s sake, A cautionary note: Relaxing your time abroad fondly, but seems to confer certain bragging hours on end. it is necessary to take a break and does not mean standing still and regret will get in the way. As I’m rights where students verbally So, they’ve built the curricu- go for a walk, draw a ridiculous going catatonic. Take a chill pill currently dealing with this chal- compete over who is really taking lum around this spirit of explo- doodle or sit with a friend con- and indulge in doing what you lenge myself, I have a hard time on the biggest workload. Here at ration. At Lawrence’s London templating the meaning of life. want. Meditate. Step back from giving you advice on how to over- Lawrence, having a balanced and Centre, most classes involve a Exercising and taking care your goals. Take a walk and dis- come it. What I’ve found to work varied schedule is just as impor- component of going out into the of your body requires time out tance yourself from where your is realizing that being abroad in tant as focusing on academics, and city to art museums, theatres or of the day, but it also reduces obligations lie. Watch Netflix general has changed me in eye- the value of relaxing is too often historical landmarks, so you’re stress and focuses the mind, and stalk other people’s lives on opening ways that I’ll be unpack- trivialized. getting to see the city and receive making memory and learning a Facebook. Pick your nose. Fill a ing for years to come—so I should Deciding who has the busi- a liberal-arts education all at the faster process. Concentrating on coloring book. For a while, wan- stop dwelling on what I should est schedule, spends the larg- same time. schoolwork is much easier after der from your obligations and rel- have done and be excited for how est amount of time in a practice I can really identify with the a long run than after hours of I’m going to see the world in the room daily and has the greatest fear of leaving home, too. You’re class and schoolwork. Pausing to future. See page 12

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ing stress to consume all of your much. Envelope yourself with Morgan thoughts and actions. something you are passionate EDITORIAL THE LAWRENTIAN Worrying and limiting your- about and moves you without any POLICY: EDITORIAL BOARD continued from page 11 self to focus on only one thing effort. It is worth it. ish the moment rather than allow- causes you to miss out on too Editor-in-Chief: Editorial policy is determined Fanny Lau by the editors. Any opinions dio album is a massive success best setting to write a great break- which appear unsigned are Copy Chief: that shows the band exhibiting a up album with “Suck It and See.” those of the majority of The Anna McMorrow “A M ” Lawrentian’s editorial board. continued from page 9 new style. They started with true Now, with “AM,” they’ve entered indie beats with their first two the world of swinging dark rock Business Managers: the different stages of the AM. Letters to the editor are albums: “Whatever People Say anthems with just enough croon- Liz Armstrong “I Wanna Be Yours” seems to be encouraged. The editors Andrew Cmoluch I am, That’s What I’m Not” and ing and heavy guitar riffs to that last-ditch sincere effort to reserve the right to edit for “Favorite Worst Nightmare.” Then match. Where the band will go find love after all the antics of style and space. Letters must Managing Editor: they moved to grungy garage rock next is a mystery to anyone, but nighttime. be e-mailed to: lawrentian@ Katie Crawford with “Humbug.” After that, the for now the Arctic Monkeys have lawrence.edu. Submissions by The Arctic Monkeys’ fifth stu- band found pop-rock to be the just made another brilliant record. e-mail should be text attach- Design Editor: ments. Emily Zawacki

thing in syrup. Maybe one of us basket case and create the most —All submissions to editorial News Editor: Trettin will only be interested in protein twisted of breakfasts. However, it pages must be turned in to Alyssa Villaire intake at breakfast because he or is my hope that we will all come The Lawrentian no later than continued from page 10 she is an athlete. Of course, it is to realize that we are not so dif- 5 p.m. on the Monday before Associate News Editor: publication. Perhaps someone will be a possible someone will be a real ferent and that our distinct yet Laura Udelson real nerd about breakfast nutri- princess about breakfast, only shared love of breakfast will bring —All submissions to the tion facts, or someone else might Features Editors: wanting to eat fruit and some gra- us together and bring breakfast to editorial pages must be ac- be a rebel who just drowns every- Eryn Wecker nola. One of us might be a total the afternoon and the evening. companied by a phone number Devin Ross at which the author can be contacted. Articles submitted Opinions & Editorials Editor: & Entreprenuership program or Lawrence intentionally ties each without a contact number will Alan Duff Cartwright the high percentage of Lawrence area of the liberal arts to business not be published. alumni starting their medical resi- possibilities, I believe that stu- Arts & Entertainment Editor: continued from page 10 dency, but we don’t try to think of dents will feel more confident and —The Lawrentian reserves Natalie Schermer encouraged by faculty? ways we can replicate such suc- less lost at the end of senior year. the right to print any submis- Each year, we “ooo” and “ahh” cess in every area of Lawrence. If sions received after the above Sports Editor: over things like the Innovation deadline and to edit each Reid Trier submission for clarity, decency and grammar. Variety Editor: more strange in the YA section. tions and walk away. Amaan Khan Risdall Moreover, plenty of YA books get Flouncy dresses and love tri- —Letters to the editor should continued from page 11 away with very dark subject mat- angles may pander to teenage fan- not be more than 350 words, Photo Editors: ter, such as “The Knife of Never tasies, but the best books do not and will be edited for clarity, Will Melnick the very controversies it brings Letting Go” by Patrick Ness, which offer up our fantasies. They draw decency and grammar. Nathan Lawrence to light. explores religious extremism, sex- out our nightmares. The popu- Because the target demo- —Guest editorials may be ar- ism, genocide and other fun top- larity of books like “The Hunger Web Manager: graphic covers the wide range ranged by contacting the ics. It’s fine for some books to Games” or “The Golden Compass” Isabelle Davis of teenagers 12 to 17, and the editor in chief or the editorials be fluffy, but when a book like attests to this. Too much YA actual demographic contains all editor in advance of the pub- Copy Editors: “Wither” has a plot with nothing promises an elegant nightmare, ages, this reluctance to recognize lishing date. Hannah Jeruc light or fluffy about it, the author but only delivers an incomplete the audience’s maturity is all the Andrea Johnson cannot bury it in pretty descrip- dream. Members of Circulation Manager: Amanda Ollerer However, the music was excellent, the crowd talking and joking with the Assocated Collegiate Press LU performs as always, and it was unavoidable students and professors alike. The Subscriptions Manager: in some senses as we were in a entire atmosphere was lively and Sophia Wang continued from page 9 building devoted to musical per- immensely enjoyable. had the smallest audience, the formances. Overall, this event was a fan- one reduced to a number…. I don’t music was lively and the audience Our final destination, fitting tastic success. While I wish I had think [the rating] says anything was energetic. Dating app for two seniors, was the Viking begun my rounds earlier, which about [the person being rated].” Our penultimate destination, Room. If Harper Hall’s perfor- would have guaranteed me at least continued from page 6 Regarding his own average score Harper Hall, was devoted to clas- mance felt like a formal concert, seven more of the white chocolate would not go down well on this of 9.4, Schaenzer said, “It is kind sical and jazz music. When we the Viking Room felt like a party. cranberry tartlets, every loca- campus.” Schaenzer chimed in, “I of flattering to know that some- arrived the night had advanced Porky’s Groove Machine was on tion had something entertaining think it would be just as creepy if one feels that way about me, but into a jazz quartet performance. stage serving us disco hit after to offer. Furthermore, the event men were rating women instead, that doesn’t mean I’m not a little As always, the musicians were disco hit. My personal favorite was able to utilize the entire cam- [but]… it’d be less creepy if every- freaked out by it.” Noble empa- skilled and the jazz improvisa- was their rendition of “Stayin’ pus without becoming a daunting one was part of it.” thizes with men who have been tion was melodic and impressive. Alive,” which brought people from activity. If the creative and innova- All interviewed parties agreed scored, saying, “If I put myself in However, the setup was within a the bar to the dance floor. The tive nature of this extravaganza that the exclusive and secretive their shoes, even if I had a high concert hall, forcing the audience Viking Room was packed with a is a reflection of what our new nature of the app added to their rating, I would still hate the idea of to take seats in order to watch variety of people, from students to president has in store, then I am discomfort with it. Regarding the being rated.” the music. This did not allow professors. In fact, what seemed certainly excited for his future double-standard that Noble rec- The app’s informational web- people to mingle, converse or eat to be the majority of the board with Lawrence. ognized, Johnson reflected on site, a canvas of hot pink and black while watching the performance. of trustees was dispersed among some of the factors that have led littered with glamorous pictures our society to generally be more of beautiful young women in peals accepting of objectification of of laughter, cites Lulu as a tool to Lawrence on its acquisition of a listener and transforming what men: “It seems less predatory, in Vassar graduate rather than con- he hears into a plan of action are “empower girls to make smart- Ceremony a way…. We [as a society] mini- er decisions.” In theory, it’s not gratulating Burstein on his new even rarer.” mize [the objectification of men] continued from page 2 position. Both speeches ended Burstein’s inaugural remarks difficult to support that broader inauguration was his inclu- because historically, objectifica- mission; the means Lulu employs, warmly, with Tilghman sayin, did in fact imply a plan of action. tion has not been a device used to sion of a video message from “Lawrence stands for excellence Along with the aforementioned however, verge on published gos- Mark Murphy, President and Chief oppress the male gender.” sip, a Millennial incarnation of and integrity in all that it aspires connection of Lawrence today Beyond the broader implica- Executive Officer of the Green to do. And Mark Burstein will give to Lawrence at its founding, he a phone number in a bathroom Bay Packers. Murphy welcomed tions, we must consider how quan- stall. We must consider the ethi- new substance and expression to challenged and encouraged the tifying one another can potentially Burstein to Wisconsin and cued its work. If ever a marriage were audience with the question, “Can cal implications of institutional- Mayor Hanna to present him with affect the social community of izing and cashing-in on the basic made in heaven, I think that this we find a way as a community our university. “We already know an official Packers jersey. is it.” to rejoin [Lawrence’s first presi- human desire to know more and Tilghman and Hill were next enough social history [about stu- share opinions—especially given Hill took Tilghman’s state- dent William] Sampson and his dents] at this school,” says Noble, to speak, and both were in agree- ment further, describing President band, struggling to lift up an insti- the potential pain this particular ment that Lawrence was for- adding that it is common to know method may inflict upon others. Burstein’s strong administrative tution in an environment full of almost everyone at Lawrence by tunate to be gaining Burstein’s abilities. the unknown? As Lawrentians, I As for that cutie in your class, you leadership, while also taking the face if not by name. could always talk to him and figure “Such powers of organiza- believe this is our birthright and On seeing friends of hers time to poke fun at the presi- tion, of having a goal, of taking the our distinguishing characteristic. out how you feel from there. But if dent. Tilghman teased his lack of rated, Johnson noted, “It was that’s too daunting, let’s stick to time to understand a problem and We know how to fully embrace really weird, to, like, see some- knowledge of Wisconsin athlet- entertain different points of view the frontier, the unknown, the low-risk Facebook stalking. ics and his intolerance for cold are rare enough,” she said, “but radical, the unexpected —because weather, while Hill jokingly teased Mark’s powers of being a careful we have done it before.” plan with one that forces everyone Specht to become raw vegans. There you have it, the Specht Corrections: October 25, 2013 continued from page 3 Pages’ “Plan for Sustainable whilst they generate raw knowl- OP/ED The Lawrentian welcomes comments and sug- Living.” While all these seem like edge. Perhaps also add the genera- gestions, or complaints about errors that war- great ideas, might it be simpler if tors to bathroom stalls so students --The following participants’ in the photo rant correction. Messages on news coverage we all become Amish? can also produce raw electricity poll were misspelled: Jenna Kuchar and Allie or comments on editorials can be e-mailed to “You heard it first from Specht whilst they create raw sewage. Williams [email protected]. Pages!” Replace our high-variety meal