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ISSUE 2 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT Campus' Beauty Impresses Conege ARcionado college througb its architecture. Sbe pointed out, for BY AMY SULLIVAN AND GOZDE ERDENIZ '08 example, tbat tbe original Palmer Library, whicb is now the Blaustein Humanities Center, was strategically college relations and news editor placed at tbe bead oftbe college green. Tbat central posi- Steve Lake thinks Connecticut College bas one of the rion, Van Slyck said, signified that knowledge was at tbe most beautiful campuses be bas ever seen. And be bas very beart of tbe College. seen a lot. Van Slyck also took Lake and bis wife, Caroline, to Lake, a public relations professional and casino pit the Cbarles Chu Asian Art Reading Room in the Sbain boss from Las Vegas, went to college in Canada. Years Library. "My wife and 1 bave seen a lot of Asian art, so later, he visited Harvard University's campus and com- tbe Cbarles Chu room is something tbat both my wife pared it to his own college, Concordia University, which and 1 can really appreciate," Lake said. was "basically a twelve-story office building." He While he bas been on literally hundreds of tours, lamented missing out on a residential college experience Lake said he had uever been personally sbown around a and vowed, more than two decades ago, to see as many campus by an arcbitecture expert. "Professor Van Slyck college campuses as possible. His quest was featured by did a wonderful job of explaining tbe intricacies of tbe many local newspapers as well as Newsweek. He made College," he said. "It was very interesting to see the Steve Lake with his wife and Abby Van Slyck, professor of architec- Connecticut College bis 401 st stop when be toured the tural studies (Amy Sullivan) College from tbis perspective." campus on Sept. 18. While in Connecticut, Lake said he would also visit I've ever seen." "I was very impressed with Connecticut College," .. a number of otber colleges, including Eastern Lake stayed overnight in College House and bad Lake said after the tour, which was led by Abby Van Connecticut State University, tbe University of breakfast in Harris dining ball the next morning. He Slyck, the Dayton Professor of Art History and director Connecticut, Quinnipiac University, the United States added that his one regret was be planned his trip just a of the College's Architectural Studies program. "I have Coast Guard and Mitcbell College. few weeks too early to see tbe arboretum in its full fall never been to a school that was an arboretum - and I color. "Maybe we'll have to come back," be said. always like to fmd something different about a scbool. On tbe tour, Van Slyck explained tbe history 0"1tbe Aesthetically, this is one of most beautiful campuses Tavis Smiley to ~ive 2008 Commencement Speech BY SARAH B. LEAVITT'11 Senior class president Amanda Barrett and four otber students sbe cbose from the class of2008 were part of the committee tbat cbose Smiley. Tbe others were staff writer Barb Nagy, Director of Advancement Communications; The campus committee in charge of choosing the Ann Devlin, professor of Psychology; David Greven, 200S Graduation speaker has confirmed that Tavis Assistant Professor of Englisb, and Bonnie Wells. Smiley, the PBS television talk sbow bost, will deliver The College will pay Smiley's travel expenses and the address in May. He was nominated by a committee confer on him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters of five students and four College officials, and was invit- degree. ed by President Higdon after a poll of tbe senior class Previous Connecticut College Commencement proved favorable. "He will be a fabulous speakers have offered inspirational advice gathered from Commencement speaker," President Higdon told Tbe their 'experiences as the experts in their fields. Robert College Voice. Ballard, a renowned deep sea explorer, sought to inspire Smiley is known as a powerful speaker who inspires the class of2007 to dream big and climb bigh mountains. leaders and advocates cbange. He useshis late nigbt talk In 2006, the environmental activist Wangari Maathai sbow, Tavis Smiley on PBS" and bis radio show, Tbe stressed the need to reach out into the world and "tackle Tavis Smiley Sbow on public radio, as forums to discuss difficulties." Smiley, known for bis ability to inspire the daily issues and ways to serve the community. Bonnie youth in our nation, will choose his own topic for his Wells, Secretary of tbe College, said tbe cboice of Commencement address. Smiley as Commencement speaker was driven by bis Students wbo want a fuller understanding of our extensive work "developing and stewarding the next 2008 Commencement speak may want to visit his Web generation of leaders, and his active participation in our site at bttp:l/www.pbs.orglkcetltavissmiley/ democratic society by being a voice of cbange exempli- Tavis Smiley, Commencement Speaker for elas::.s:of...:2:0::08:-(Wo~e:b)~_..':fi~e~s..':t~be:.£p~ri~n~c~ip:.;le~s;.:0~f;.:t~b::;e:.:c:o::.ll~e~g~e..."""",...., ..,... --r .. :-=_":"' ", .1. News I I A&E Sports Check out our latest Camels Turnto pages 6&7 for some Read up on the latest on Around the World and awesome music reviews. Then. Men and Women's Soccer, learn about what's going check out 14&15 for some Women's Volleyball, and on on in the international more awesome reviews. what's up with the national arena on pages 4&5. It's awesome. sports world. 2 • SEPTEMBER21, 2007 • THE COLlfGE VOICE EDITORIAL show your Camel pridel Join President Higdon, the fall varsity and dub sports teams and the whole campus community on the College Green to celebrate Camel on Friday, September 28, with music, contests and free stuff. Wear blue and white and come prepared to show your support for the Camels as they prepare to take on Wesleyan at home during Fall Weekend. Show up early to paint your face and find out who's in the dunking boothl An all campus picnic will follow. Got er'Roun You do not want to take that ride to community is required to adapt to this, the hospital. Sure, we all like to get away, not only freshmen. Sad, but true. but checking-in to L&M is far from our Knowing your limits may be easier idea of a fabulous vacation. Social life at said than done, but every student is per- Conn is structured around the weekend, sonally responsible for tbose limits. We but that doesn't mean life has to be struc- don't want police, fire teams, and ambu- tured around getting black-out drunk. lances on campus every weekend. In Being that Conn is a small campus, order to maintain our-oasis on the hill, rumors get around. Catching wind of bot- excessive behavior, belligerent acts, van- tle fights at the Ridge or of students need- dalism and bias incidents affect the com- ing a liter of alcohol pumped from their munity. This is our community and if we stomachs is not the best way to start off want to affect change, it has to come from the year. With the weekend upon us, within tbe student body. we're acting as the wise seniors and [fwe don't want to be treated as chil- advising and encouraging everyone to dren, we have to act like adults. Campus take it easy, practice moderation, and Safety is not a police force. Be grateful party with a plan. you're getting written up and not arrested. We truly believe in the buddy system; Complying with the reqnests of officers don't leave home without one. A buddy will get you into their good graces. can protect you from overdrinking, pass- There's no need to put up a big stink. ing out, and creepy (potentially horny) . Kegs and private parties are starting strangers .. Not only do you need to be this weekend, so be smart and be safe. concerned about personal safety, but also And have fun ...if you want. about personal belongings. The atmos- Cheers, phere has changed here and the campus Areti & Claire POLICIES ADVERTISEMENTS LEITERS TO THE EDITOR The College Voice is an open forum. The Letters to the Editor are due strictly by opinions expressed by individual adver- 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding tisers are their own. In no way does The publication. The College Voice reserves College Voice endorse the views the right to edit letters for clarity and expressed by individual advertisers. The length. 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