First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 52, ISSUE 1 Alumni gift will enable renovation of Appel Infirmary to Harwood Commons BY NOAH SUNSHINE though there is nothing specific Senior Staff Writer announced at this time. Also to The College recently announced be determined will be whether a partnership with Lancaster Gen- the transition of medical records eral Health (LGH) which will re- will require students to sign a sult in the relocation and expan- new waiver with Health Servic- sion of F&M’s Health Services to es, private physicians, or both. the first floor of College Square. Meanwhile, Harwood has As Health Services moves out of pledged to $1.5 million to reno- their current home at Appel Infir- vate Health Services’ former lo- mary, the Office of Student and cation at Appel Infirmary, which Post-Graduate Development (OS- will be renamed Harwood Com- PGD) will move in to occupy the mons and become the new home space, thanks to a gift from Brett of OSPGD, currently housed at Harwood ’71. photo courtesy of fandm.edu 619 College Ave. As of now, Gibraltar sits on Appel Infirmary will be renamed Harwood Commons and become the new According to Dan Porterfield, the first floor of College Square, home of the Office of Student and Post-Graduate Development (OSPGD). president of the College, as quot- which is used as a space for stu- will also improve communication She also hopes that many of the ed in the F&M News article “$1.5 dent activities, including late- between college medical provid- personnel currently working for Million Gift from Harwood Sup- night programming. This will be ers and medical specialists in the Health Services will be able to ports Significant Move for Stu- the site of F&M’s New Health area. LGH will also offer students carry over to the new arrangement dent Success,” Harwood Com- Services, which will have an ex- online portals so they can see their with LGH. mons will be equipped to offer panded range of services. medical information and access Students can expect things to pre-health and pre-law advising, “One new addition will be an 24-hour helpful health and well- start changing as early as this video conferencing, and use as electronic medical record system ness information.” Spring, though the full relocation a space for students to have on- that will allow a student's home Hazlett also mentioned the pos- will not occur until 2016, as noted campus interviews with potential medical providers to better com- sibility of having group therapy by the College’s own statement employers. municate with the medical provid- and greater mindfulness offerings on the official website. Changes “This remarkable investment ers here at F&M,” said Margaret at the new facility, as well as ex- such as access to health records Hazlett, dean of the College. “It panding hours into the evening. may come into effect sooner, see GIFT, page 2 Black Pyramid Society hosts induction to formally welcome cohort of new members Beloved alumna, Lisa Bonchek Adams, dies BY INDIRA RAHMAN powerful and influential student-run Staff Writer organization on campus, despite its The Black Pyramid Society (BPS) secretive nature. With the outbreak of isa Bonchek Ad- hosted its annual induction ceremony WWII, F&M lost many of its students, ams '91 passed last Friday, March 6. Members of the causing Richard ‘Dick’ Winters, then- away last Fri- organization dedicate themselves to president of BPS, to disband the or- L day, March 6. She lived knowledge, leadership, and service, ganization, which had rapidly shrunk with metastatic breast the organization’s three foundational during 1942 and 1943. It would take cancer and wrote a pillars, in fulfillment of the organi- almost four years to reorganize Blue popular blog on her zation’s goal: striving to better both Key, and in 1949, the newly revived experience with the ill- Lancaster and the F&M community organization ended affiliation with ness. through academia, on and off campus Blue Key and reverted back to Black After two years leadership, and community service. Pyramid Society. attending Cornell Uni- Founded as a secret society in 1921 Today, BPS continues to versity, Bonchek Ad- by C.B. Clinard, R. F. Wagner, and be active on campus. During ams transferred to F&M. She met her husband, Clarke Adams Howard B. Albright, BPS is one of the Homecoming, it organizes a silent auc- '92, at the College. In recognition of her love for F&M, her father, college’s oldest and most prestigious tion on Hartman Green, with proceeds Dr. Larry Bonchek, serves as a trustee and has made a number of on-campus organizations. It became going to the First of Many Campaign, philanthropic gifts. a recognized chapter of the larger also known as the Senior Class Lisa will be missed dearly by the F&M community. Read national Blue Key Honor Society in her blog at http://lisabadams.com/. 1936 and went onto become the most see INDUCTION, page 2 Inside this Issue... Opinion & Editorial Arts & Entertainment "College community fails on New season of House of Cards handling sexual assault" met with mixed reviews page 5 page 7
Campus Life Sports Peer Health hosts forum Women's Lacrosse begins focusing on drug use at F&M spring season page 6 page 10 Page 2 News The College Reporter Riemann’s Crime Watch Induction: Porterfield, presidents of Black Friday, Feb. 27 — A student reported a sexual assault that occurred on Septem- Pyramid offer congratulations at ceremony ber 13, 2014. continued from page 1 ing back to 1937 and was collec- Friday, Feb. 27, 8:50 a.m. — Officers Campaign, and a local philanthropy. tively working to improve its alumni from the Department of Public Safety This year, the organization raised network – in the future, for example, (DPS) responded to a report of the odor $2,026.42, with half going to the each cohort will be assigned their of marijuana in Ware. First of Many Campaign and the own informal alumni mentor. Friday, Feb. 27, 11:00 p.m. — Thefts other half going to the Mix at Arbor BPS is small and selective, with from the lockers in the Alumni Sports & Place. each cohort consisting of 15-20 stu- Fitness Center (ASFC) were reported. “Homecoming this year was a dents. Juniors who meet a certain Saturday, Feb. 28, 12:33 a.m. — DPS re- great success,” said Lindsay Stern GPA threshold are encouraged to sponded to a noise complaint on the 400 block of ’15, president of BPS. “We’ve had apply through a blind application W. James St. returning alumni tell us that BPS process, where student ID numbers Saturday, Feb. 28, 2:50 a.m. — DPS responded to the report of an under- was one of the most proudest ac- replace an applicant’s name to elimi- age intoxicated student in Ware. The student was released to his or her complishments of their college ca- nate bias, and each member of BPS friend. reer. We connected well with Dr. then reads the applications before Saturday, Feb. 28, 11:20 a.m. — DPS responded to a report of a non- Jack Shilling ’89, who has helped making a decision. F&M person putting trash in the dumpsters behind the ASFC. us tremendously along the way. Our “We want to correct the mis- Saturday, Feb. 28, 10:00 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint on alumni network acts a huge support conception that BPS is simply an the 500 block of W. James St. for graduating seniors.” academic club,” Stern said. “Every Saturday, Feb. 28, 11:26 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint at This year also saw the organiza- member of BPS exceeds academi- 526 N. Charlotte St. tion host its first annual Black Pyra- cally, but we also pay particular Saturday, Feb. 28, 11:41 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint at mid Alumni Reunion, where mem- attention to the applicant’s leader- 526 N. Charlotte St. The party was shut down. bers ranging from 75 years old to the ship role on campus, their willing- Sunday, Mar. 1, 1:12 a.m. — DPS responded to the report of an underage most recent graduates came back to ness to take responsibility and be intoxicated student in Bonchek College House. The student was taken to reunite. This year, BPS will bring a involved.” Lancaster General Hospital (LGH). TedxTalk event to campus for the Dan Porterfield, president of the Sunday, Mar. 1, 7:50 p.m. — DPS responded to a fire alarm in Dietz Hall second year in a row. The organiza- College, spoke at the induction cer- caused by burnt food. tion’s final event of the year is the emony for the cohort of 2016, as did Sunday, Mar. 1, 8:00 p.m. — A student reported their vehicle was Last Lecture Series, a commence- Stern and Steven Viera ’16, president stolen. ment style speech for seniors where of the cohort of the Class of 2016. Monday, Mar. 2, 10:30 p.m. — A person not a member of the F&M com- they vote on which professor they munity reported that items had been taken from his or her locker in the want to hear. First-year Indira Rahman is a staff ASFC and their phone was smashed. Stern also said that the organiza- writer. Her email is irahman@ Monday, Mar. 2, 11:00 p.m. — DPS responded to the odor of marijuana tion has contact info of alumni rang- fandm.edu. in New College House. Monday, Mar. 2, 11:30 p.m. — DPS responded to a report of public drunkenness by a person not a member of the F&M community on the Sodexo brings dietitian to Restaurants at 400 block of College Ave. The person was issued a citation. Ben Franklin with food, menu advice Tuesday, Mar. 3 — A student reported that, on March 1, someone ripped the door handle off their car on the 700 block of College Ave. BY SHIRA KIPNEES According to Krueger, Hurd not Tuesday, Mar. 3, 10:30 a.m. — A custodian reported that someone kicked Senior Staff Writer only gives the Sodexo staff healthy in the heating unit in a common room of Thomas Hall. Sue Hurd, registered dietitian, vis- ideas for dishes and fun promotions, Tuesday, Mar. 3, 10:15 p.m. — DPS responded to the report of an intoxi- ited the Restaurants at Ben Franklin but also comes up with fun activities cated underage student in Dietz Hall. The student was taken to Lancaster during lunch period with food and to interact with the student and pro- Regional Medical Center. advice for good nutrition for work- vides staff training to Sodexo staff Wednesday, Mar. 4 — A student reported verbal harassment had taken out recovery on Friday, March 6. on topics such as food allergies. place on March 3. According to Tina Krueger, mar- “Sue gives us healthy ideas for Wednesday, Mar. 4, 12:38 a.m. — DPS responded to a fire alarm at the keting coordinator for Sodexo at dishes, as well as fun activities to Sustainability House. A pipe, part of the sprinkler system, had burst. F&M, Hurd visits the Restaurants at interact with the students and every Thursday, Mar. 5, 4:20 p.m. — DPS responded to a report of students Ben Franklin once a month, usually month she provides a Nourishing skiing down the ramp connecting Hartman Green and the Residential on a Thursday for lunch during the Newsletter that we feature on our Quad. first week of the month. Hurd focus- website as well as provide printed Thursday, Mar. 5, 11:15 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint in es on popular topics, such as healthy copies at the front entrance of the Bonchek College House. foods, alternative proteins, and exer- Restaurants at Ben Franklin,” Krue- Friday, Mar. 6, 1:12 a.m. — DPS responded to a fire alarm in the second cise tips, among other things. Hurd ger said. “Sue doesn’t just run fun building of College Row caused by burnt popcorn. is also available for questions and promotions. As a registered dietitian, The College Reporter Corrections Policy comments at that time. Sue is a crucial team member who “Our goal with her visits are not assists students with complicated The College Reporter welcomes comments and suggestions, as well as information about substan- tive errors of fact that call for correction. Contact us via email at [email protected] or at (717) only to interact more with our stu- nutritional needs, related to medical 291-4095. dents, but to educate students, facul- conditions, eat successfully on cam- ty and staff on a better well-being,” pus." The College Reporter Story Idea Submission Policy said Krueger. The College Reporter welcomes story ideas from the college community. If you have or your Hurd also attempts to enhance not Senior Shira Kipnees is a senior organization has an idea for a Reporter story, email it to us at [email protected] with the subject heading “Campus Story Idea” by Monday at noon the week before publication. Story ideas will be only the Restaurants at Ben Franklin, staff writer. Her email is skipnees@ accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board. but in all Sodexo locations at F&M. fandm.edu. Gift: Harwood hopes to empower students, give resources to allow them to succeed continued from page 1 News article. which 12 varsity athletes and 12 are certain other ways you need in the future of our students will Harwood, who also serves non-athletes participate in work- to develop," Harwood said, ac- allow us to continue momentum as a trustee of the College, has shops on team building, self-dis- cording to the article by F&M in empowering our students to made a series of gifts to F&M in cipline, and more. News. "I see great potential in achieve their goals, everything recent years, including support His gift to create Harwood the work OSGPD does to lever- from graduate school to great for the Roschel Performing Arts Commons comes as an affirma- age the power of the liberal arts career opportunities, from in- Center and the Klehr Center for tion of his belief in OSPGD's in this way." ternships to forging important Jewish Life. mission to develop students and mentoring relationships with our He is also responsible for the help them succeed. Senior Noah Sunshine is a se- extraordinary alumni,” Porter- creation of the Harwood Lead- "Beyond your classes, athlet- nior staff writer. His email is field said, according to the F&M ership Seminar, a program in ics and your social life, there [email protected]. Page 3 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter Fight ISIS with ideas, not weapons Netanyahu's speech highlights Middle Eastern tension BY NICHOLAS RIEBEL the bellicose North Korean regime West, and terrorists exploit the fear the other terrorists: with a war of If we remember our history, Staff Writer hasn’t used its weapons. I know that Western culture will eventually ideas, which is how ISIS is actually we remember that we did not de- [email protected] little about international politics overtake Arab or Muslim culture. trying to win, as we can see by their feat the Soviet Union by invad- and about the strategic and tactical I suspect it is ultimately a fear of moderately successful efforts at ing Moscow, bombing Siberia, or Scary things seem to be hap- value of nuclear weaponry, yet it losing their identity and their lives propaganda. We just need to make funding anti-Communist militias pening. ISIS (the Islamic State of seems that for these isolated coun- to what they see as pervasive, un- people see the truth, that they actu- across Eastern Europe (although Iraq and Syria) once seemed poised tries, a nuclear weapon is the only Islamic ideas, exported most fa- ally offer a hopeless vision of fight- these things may have helped to take over Iraq, Syria, and over- surefire deterrent, against not only mously by the United States. ing, pain, and death, nothing more lead to the USSR’s collapse.) We run the Middle East. Republicans its neighbors, but against the great They join terrorists to be part of or less, and when you combine won the war of ideas. With the in particular were loudly worried nations of the world, especially the something greater: I think this is that reality with the tragedies and help of the secular Kurds, (and, about this threat, including the os- United States. ISIS’s appeal the chance to be part atrocities they commit every day, grudgingly, with the farless secu- tensibly moderate Senator Lindsey This is not a defense of Iran of a “caliphate” an Islamic army they will lose the support of the lar and pro-American “Iraqi” Graham, who claimed last year that (and I know I am supposed to be against the West and non-Muslims. people. Indeed, our very existence, Shi’ite militias) ISIS is losing “...(t)his president (Obama) needs talking about ISIS), but the Iranian They hope that they can defeat the as a somewhat happy society which ground in Syria and Iraq (they to rise to the occasion before we government has reason to be wor- West and restore their own ideas exists without extreme religious most significantly lost Kobani) all get killed back here at home” ried about the United States and about how to live life, with earthly fundamentalism and oppression, is and I am confident they will be ( http://www.msnbc.com/rachel- its allies (1953: Operation Ajax). and heavenly rewards. a great alternative to the world the defeated, and hopefully tried for maddowshow/lindsey graham we Israel, seen by Iran and many oth- This is how we defeat ISIS and terrorists promise. their crimes against humanity. mayallgetkilledisis ). Yet, we’re no er Middle Eastern nations as an longer hearingsuch alarming rheto- American puppet state, is viewed Full Staff Opinion ric. What happened? with great suspicion, as a possible Before I explain that, it should tool of the American government be noted that the Prime Minister to change the politics of the Middle Entrepreneurship @ F&M of Israel gave a speech this week, East, which Israel has done since its I guess because President Obama founding existence. OSPGD needs to provide more support for potential is hellbent on letting Iran develop But I suspect that much of the entrepreneurship nuclear weapons. Premier Netan- hatred towards Israel from the Mid- yahu did not directly say so, of dle East isn’t just anti-semitism (as Entrepreneurship is the backbone of the economy, and is a powerful course, but he seemed to insist in the Arabs are semitic themselves) his belief that President Obama is or a hatred towards Jews (although force that drives innovation and progress around the world. It also has blind, or at least unconcerned or that is a great component of it) but the potential to be one of the most profitable fields to enter. So this all under-concerned, about the threat a fear that Israel will seek to domi- begs the question – why does F&M lack a clear system for developing and Iran poses. This regime, after all, nate its neighbors through its tech- threatens humanity, with much of nological superiority, and the back- fostering entrepreneurship? There’s the Innovation Challenge, which is a its hatred directed towards Israel, ing of the most powerful nation step in the right direction, but that’s about it. Setting up and managing a threatening the very existence of on Earth. (Indeed, they have done that state, even if Iran is very un- so to the Palestinians historically, business is an extremely complicated process; daunting at the very least, likely to have the capability to do and under Netanyahu’s leadership completely confusing at worst. Students need to have more guidance and so any time soon, whether or not continue to encroach on Palestin- support in this endeavor, as it is not only beneficial to them, but to the it is pursuing nuclear weapons ( ian land in the West Bank, build- http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/03/ ing Israeli settlements there). This college and the world at large. Ideally, there would be an Office for En- politics/netanyahuspeech5claims/ ). is also a major reason why much trepreneurship, as there is for Post-Graduate Development (OSPGD), as Despite Iran’s focus on world con- of the Middle East fears the Unit- quest and/or the starting the apoca- ed States: note how often they are well as explicit classes covering these topics. I know that some business lypse, surely a few more sanctions opposed to our military presence classes help with this, but none of them make it their explicit goal. This will bring them back to the nego- and our cultural influence. It is this office or class would teach students how to write a proper business plan, tiating table for a better deal, Mr. cultural influence that, (again, my Netanyahu (but I digress). suspicions may be wrong) is such give them basic legal advice on how to found their enterprise, and offer Iran may or may not be devel- an important, and perhaps the most opportunities for students to get funding for their endeavors (and possi- oping nuclear weapons. If it is do- important, reason that there even is ing so, it knows that it is risking its a “War on Terror” today. bly even set up a system where other students can invest in or join other destruction, the regime in particular Most of the Muslims of the Mid- students’ projects, should they so desire). As one of the few liberal arts will be worried for its survival, as dle East are not terrorists. This is a colleges with a business major, F&M should give its students the oppor- the Green Revolution in that nation misconception that ignorant and showed that the Iranian people have misguided people across the world tunity to start a business, as this will improve our society and likely result significant grievances against their have of them. Yet, terrorists are in wealthier alumni, which can only be beneficial to the college. F&M has theocratic government. Further- there: like many criminals, they are more, if Iran is developing nuclear often the young, the disaffected, of- a received a number of very large gifts over the past year, why not take weapons, there is no guarantee that ten from disadvanted backgrounds, steps to increase the number and size of those gifts while improving the it will actually use them. This may with little hope for the future. 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BY MICHELLE CARROLL '13 time that we all come together, the fraternities. a social environment in which it not prove itself worthy of our and ARISSA BROWN '14 to focus on this one common- We would be remiss in only is unacceptable for students to confidence. Contributing Writers ality, this one desire to fight examining Greek life and ignor- miss these activities. When faced with these facts, [email protected] and against sexual and gendered ing the larger student culture for In another Reporter piece, it is clear is that the entire F&M [email protected] violence, and actually begin to the source of sexual violence. Mark T. Harmon-Vaught care- community is failing itself. make progress. A previous article authored by fully describes the many chang- As alumnae, we are com- In the years since we’ve It is not a debate that one in Delta Sigma Phi president, John es the administration has made munity stakeholders and our graduated, we had hoped to see five college women will experi- Ancona, argues that a discussion to address sexual assault, claim- concern for the safety of F&M a shift in the campus dialogue ence an attempted sexual assault. during freshman orientation is ing that F&M has gone above students did not stop after we regarding sexual violence. How- For F&M, that is 241 women just not enough to educate the and beyond the efforts of other walked across the stage on ever, based on the recent debates who will not be able to focus on community on sexual violence. colleges. And we agree, the Hartman Green. Our love for taking place in The College Re- their education, their sport, their We hear you, Mr. Ancona, but administration has admirably our alma mater is strong, but so porter, it seems that the com- club--their life, because of the please do not minimize efforts of made several efforts to make the is our frustration. It is hard to munity is still divided on who actions of another community F&M activists to organize Take campus safer. However, we were watch current activists struggle is more responsible for sexual member. Back the Night, or ‘It’s On Us,’ disheartened to find in the sexu- against the same issues we our- violence – the administration or Studies have shown that fra- events that aim to further educate al assault policy that, should an selves railed against. Worse, it is the fraternities. ternity men are more comfort- the community. You are right, it accuser be found responsible for hard to see F&M destroy itself, We are not interested in able than their non-Greek peers does seem that students “choose sexual violence, F&M does not because as Jessica Valenti said, pointing fingers at fraternities or to approve of coercing a wom- to skip out” on these education necessarily respond by sanction- “it takes a village to create the the administration. Every mem- an into sex. However, a recent activities. At least in our day, we ing the individual. Rather, the environment for rape to thrive.” ber of the F&M community is to study from the University of rarely saw a majority of the cam- Senior Associate Dean of the A note to the F&M commu- blame, because fraternity cul- North Dakota showed that 1 in 3 pus supporting these educational College, or the Dean of the Col- nity: We are compiling a list ture has seeped out of the base- men, regardless of fraternity af- endeavors. It’s possible that the lege, makes that final decision. of issues urgently needing to ments and infiltrated almost ev- filiation, would rape a woman if administration could mandate We were also unable to find be addressed as well as creat- ery sports pre-game, off campus they could get away with it. Of annual educational seminars. any documentation or discus- ing recommendations. Current party, and dorm party – under all course, the University of North But it is neither reasonable nor sion of how frequently sanc- and former students, faculty, our noses. This happened be- Dakota is not F&M, but a rau- appropriate for students to wait tions are given. By failing to administration, staff, trustees cause we as students, alumnae, cous fraternity culture of irre- on the administration when we clearly and openly discuss the and governors are all welcome and administrators allowed this sponsible, self-centered, and de- are a campus community that punishments that are given, the to help identify safety issues problem to spiral out of control. structive partying is not unique builds and supports leaders in administration neglects to show and make recommendations — The truth is, if you are not ac- to F&M. These studies show us various clubs and organizations. the community that there are please email ThisProblemEnd- tively fighting sexual violence, that there is something sinister It is also on you--student activ- consequences for deliberating [email protected]. Names you are allowing the continued simmering behind the surface of ists and leaders to be the driv- harming a peer. Without trans- and involvement will be kept victimization of your peers. It is our campus, and it’s not just in ing force in change and creating parency, the administration does confidential. Fraternities need to acknowledge role in sexual assault F&M institutions should take share of responsibility
1 BY EMMA BROWN and ERIN investigations . This past academic has gotten too close. If you can let administration and fraternities must multiple areas of studied. That is HALLENBECK year, 25 cases of sexual misconduct, people in, you can kick people out, directly address sexual assault. The the point of the general education Photography Editor and Contributing stalking, and domestic violence have and some people are. talk concluded with the trite and requirement. If anything, education Writer been reported 2. The overall environ- This is not to say that all mem- true motto, “you are always wear- is our greatest weapon. [email protected] and ment of fraternity parties contributes bers of a fraternity are rapists. As ing your letters.” Yet, why is the fact Ultimately, as non-Greek af- [email protected] to these statistics. In addition to con- all previous contributors have said, that a brother is wearing his letters a filiated students or men, we do not Here’s how F&M’s social scene trolling who goes in and out, broth- rape is the crime of an individual. better reason to follow the law than know the ins and outs of fraternities. is set up: Greek life dominates it. ers also draw the crowd into a dark It should not be assumed that if one simply being a good person? We can only go off of public percep- For all the loft parties and pre- basement, which elicits the feeling member or even a guest of a fraterni- Once again, direct discussion is tions and our own experiences. games, the majority of parties on of being trapped. On all sides, you’re ty commits an act of sexual assault, key to solving fundamental issues. However, these insights are valu- campus are held in fraternity houses, pressed in by people and concrete. the entire fraternity is a perpetrator Orientation programs are in place to able because they reflect campus some open, some closed. These open Although there are other well-lit of rape. educate new students on sexual mis- culture. As members of this cam- parties are publicized, with flyers sections of the house, the major- However, when an institution conduct, but it is not nearly enough. pus, we refuse to allow for our in- slipped under doors, Facebook mes- ity of the party takes place in these tries to absolve themselves from While the school sponsors campus stitutions, such as Greek life and sages, and general word of mouth. basements and it is there that alcohol the crime, it excuses them from the events such as Take Back the Night, the administration, to exonerate Because open fraternity parties are is easily available. A study done in situation. If they are excused from The Vagina Monologues, Speak themselves from instances of sexual registered with the school, the ad- 2009 found that 80% of sexual as- the situation, the issue will never About It and organizations such as assault. These institutions are the ministration even sanctions these sault on college campuses involved be resolved. Fraternities must ad- MUASA provide bystander inter- foundation of our community, so public events. At the actual parties, alcohol3.This is one of the many dress what happens under their roof vention programs, these events are they cannot be excused from the brothers stand outside the door and reasons fraternities perpetuate rape and take the necessary steps to cor- optional. The people who willingly issues. They must step up and take control who goes in and out, partly culture. They are main suppliers of rect and prevent it. While Delta has go to them are not the problem, and responsibility on this campus. While to adhere to the fire code. Let’s be alcohol on campus and therefore “completed the rehabilitation pro- this model is the same for other it might be on “us,” problematic in- honest, though. We all know the ru- create an environment that allows grams placed upon us for hosting an problems on campus. The reality is stitutions are part of the “us.” mors that brothers allow all women, sexual assault. A Delta brother him- unregistered event with alcohol,” it students need to be forced to be edu- 1 "U.S. Department of Education first semester men, and those on “the self affirmed that social events, are is not enough to simply address the cated on these topics. Releases List of Higher Education list” in. A so-called blacklist is even “a large aspect of our [Delta] func- immediate problem. What instead Connections courses, for ex- Institutions with Open Title IX Sex- in place to keep unwanted people tioning as a social fraternity.”4 must be addressed are the funda- ample, should be re-formatted to ual Violence Investigations." U.S. out. The other rumor we all know is Simply put, if fraternities are mental institutional issues that allow address issues of sexual assault and Department of Education. U.S. De- that there are “good” and “bad” frats. holding the party and providing the these crimes to occur. discrimination. Mandatory conver- partment of Education, 1 May 2014. Some frats are “rapey,” some are alcohol, they are responsible for One of these fundamental issues sations need to be had to foster a safe Web. 04 Mar. 2015. “tame,” and some are where you go whatever happens under their roof. is that fraternities rarely or explicitly environment where these crimes do 2 Hazlett, Margaret L. "Frank- to get cocaine. Of course, frats aren’t More than that, if brothers are ac- address sexual assault. In February, not occur. Instead of having a three- lin & Marshall College." Franklin the only place to party, but they are tively controlling who is allowed a talk with President Porterfield was semester curriculum on separate, & Marshall –. Franklin & Marshall the most accessible. Loft parties are in to these parties, they should be held for new brothers regarding sex- finite subjects, connections should College, 16 Dec. 2014. Web. 06 often reserved for sports teams and actively scouting who they let in. It ual assault. Porterfield praised F&M have at least one semester dedi- Mar. 2015. if you don’t know anyone, you’re is easy to say “how could we have Greek life as a model for colleges and cated to themes pertaining to social 3 Yoffe, Emily. "The Best Rape not going. known,” but brothers should be universities nationwide, but the issue justice. Prevention: Tell College Women to However you feel about it, this aware throughout the night of who is of rape was never explicitly men- Sexual misconduct and dis- Stop Getting So Wasted." Slate. The is how many people perceive the in their house, not just at their door. tioned. While Porterfield touched on crimination can be looked at from Slate Group, 15 Oct. 2013. Web. 06 social scene. It cannot be contested Some fraternities have systems in sexual assault prevention, the tone multiple perspectives and still teach Mar. 2015. that like most American colleges place where sober brothers patrol of his speech commended Greek life students how to write and think at a 4 Ancona, Jon. "Administration, and universities, we have a problem the party for inappropriate behav- for their impact on campus. Rather college level. Interesting and diverse Campus Misplace Blame for Sex- with sexual assault. F&M is one of ior. Several female students have than a speech that glosses over the texts can be found in these areas. In ual Assault."The College Reporter. the 85 postsecondary institutions confirmed brothers stepping into issue, the first step is forcing the the course of a college career, there Franklin & Marshall College, 22 that have pending Title IX sexual threatening situations where a man uncomfortable conversation. The is plenty of time to take classes in Feb. 2015. Web. 06 Mar. 2015
All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those ofThe College Reporter. To write a response to any opinions expressed above, contact Opinions & Editorials editor Erin Moyer at [email protected]. Page 5 The College Reporter Campus Life Claire Potter speaks at Common Hour on feminism, porn pornography, which many feminists created to police pornography regarded as “anti-woman propa- and sex. These laws “stripped ganda” as well as a source of sexual suspects of their civil rights and violence. The politics collides with laid the groundwork for The Pa- these movements in that the growing triot Act.” conservative movement at the time FACT also never predicted also latched onto these initiatives. “the Internet, revenge porn, the There was then a growing group circulation of rape videos via of radical feminists and gay men on mobile devices, or the move- the left that wanted a return of gov- ment of fetish pornography off- ernment censorship. This struggle of shore where women and children the feminist left during the 1980’s of color” are often forced into is what is called “the sex wars.” It sexual slavery. sparked a “rich period of activism, Potter points out that nei- scholarship, and popular writing.” ther the pro or anti-pornography This period also spurred, what Pot- feminists anticipated that “at ter calls, a “moral panic” about child the same time adult pornogra- pornography and child abuse. phy has proliferated and become Sexual offender laws were enact- integrated into the mainstream photo by Emma Brown ‘17 ed locally, federally, and nationally media, Americans would come Claire Potter, history professor at The New School for Public Engagement, gave a which have been enhanced decade by to accept that the possession of Common Hour talk last Thursday about the history of anti-pornography feminism. decade. Until child pornography be- child pornography was the moral BY SAMANTHA GREENFIELD that nobody could have predicted came a major concern in 1981, taking equivalent to actually having sex Senior Staff Writer at the time.” pictures of your own naked children, with children.” At last Thursday’s Common During the 1980s there was a in settings such as the beach or bath- Although the moral panic of Hour, Professor Claire Potter conflict between two groups radi- tub, was understood as a “thoroughly the 1980s and 1990s is over, we gave a talk entitled “Beyond the cal feminists and a conservative benign practice.” Anti-pornography still live in a society that is ob- Sex Wars: Histories of Anti-Por- movement over the question of feminists did not predict that par- served critically by the state even nography Feminism.” A profes- “whether pornography harmed ents, artists, film makers would be more intensely than back then. sor of history at The New School women and what kind of harm it questioned by police more often. So our prisons are filled people for Public Engagement, Potter is did.” Potter explains that her own For example, Potter tells the story who possessed child pornogra- the co-director of the Humanities feelings towards porn are shaped of two parents whom the police visit- phy, but never actually touched Action Lab and chair of the Hu- from this period; during which ed because a Wal-Mart clerk had de- a child. And also young men, manities Action Lab Curricu- who as high school seniors had lum. She is also the co-director “At the same time adult pornography has consensual sex with girls who of OutHistory.org, which is an proliferated and become integrated into the were younger than the age of LGBT digital history project. consent, that have been put in Potter has written numer- mainstream media, Americans would come jail for statutory rape. ous books including War on to accept that the possession of child Under the current laws, Crime: Bandits, G-Men, and pornography was the moral equivalent to Potter points out, these people the Politics of Mass Culture actually having sex with children. will have to register as sex and is currently writing a po- -Professor Claire Potter offenders for the rest of their litical history of anti-pornog- Author and History Professor lives and will often leave pris- raphy campaigns, Beyond The New School for Public Engagement on only to become jobless and Pornography: How Feminism homeless. So while expanded Survived the Age of Reagan; sexual freedom is seen as char- which is the topic she spoke about she became a feminist first in col- veloped a photo of one of their chil- acteristic of the United States in at Common Hour. lege and then in graduate school dren naked in the bath and reported the twenty-first century, “the ac- Potter started by giving a brief in New York where the “sex wars” it to the police. Groups such as the celeration of sexual surveillance example of “why the history of were raging most fiercely. Feminists Anti-Censorship Task- and the creation of new sexual pornography and anti-pornogra- Potter explains that from the force, otherwise known as FACT, an- crimes may be just as impor- phy movements should matter to early 1970s a heightened aware- ticipated outcomes like these. People tant to understanding this recent everybody.” She explains that she ness about incest and sexual abuse say that these pro-porn feminists past.” hopes to tell and persuade the audi- developed that then grew into a “won the sex wars;” however Pot- ence that politics have unexpected movement against violence to- ter points out that they did not. They Samantha Greenfield is a senior consequences and that the history wards women and children. These paid little attention to child pornog- staff writer. Her email is sgreen- of feminism is “full of outcomes resulted in a movement to end raphy or to the laws that were being [email protected].
Interested in writing for campus life? Contact Arielle Lipset at alipset@fandm. edu or come out to the weekly College Reporter writer’s meeting! March 9, 2015 Campus Life Page 6 Peer Health hosts successful forum focusing on drug use clogged and broken toilets to name a few. “This is just not normal behav- ior,” Wetzel said. Wetzel also notes that he has seen a definite increase in these types of incidents on Thursday through saturday nights when people typically go out and are more likely to be using drugs and alcohol. McHale notes how disrespect- ful this kind of behavior is, es- pecially in light of the fact that the cleanup falls on the custodial staff. “The people who clean this are the lowest paid people at the college,” McHale said. Then the floor was opened for students to voice their opinions. Reactions from students were mixed. One anonymous student suggested that maybe the root cause of the increased bad behav- BY ELLIE GAVIN ior in the dorms could be attrib- Layout Assistant uted to the college’s recent “crack down” on the fraternity parties that students might otherwise be at (mentioning the restrictions on Phi Kappa Tau from allowing any freshman at their parties, and the First Night Out initiative which restricted freshman from going to fraternity and sorority events where alcohol is served in their Photo courtesy of Peer Health Educators first few weeks at college). The Peer Health Educators held a discussion and forum on the culture of drug and alcohol use at F&M in Booth Ferris this past Another anonymous student Tuesday during the Uncommon Hour. suggested that the College might improve its relationship with the BY ELLIE GAVIN The possession of high volumes students should not hesitate to get students by communicating bet- Assistant Campus Life Editor of any schedule one drug, includ- help for their friends if needed. ter about policies such as “First ing marijuana, is potentially up to Following Hazlett, Mike Wetzel Night Out” instead of leaving This past Tuesday, F&M Peer 15 years in prison and a $250,000 spoke about the effects of drugs on students to get their information Health Educators hosted a drug fo- fine. This can be increased if the college property. Wetzel says that from Yik Yak or other less-than- rum during the Uncommon Hour. crime involves distribution in a lately there has been an increase in reliable sources. Members of the F&M community school zone or to minors. bad behavior in the dorms and de- Although not all of the student were invited to come out and receive Next, Hazlett discussed the col- struction of college property. responses were positive, overall information about drug and alcohol lege policy on drug and alcohol Wetzel lists some of the offenses: the forum was successful in its use on campus, specifically mari- use. She noted that probation and broken doors, windows and lights, ability to bridge the gap of com- juana use, and were encouraged to suspension remain permanently stolen or destroyed room temperature munication between the students speak their minds about the culture on an individual’s record, even devices, holes in the walls and ceil- and the administration, which is of drug use at F&M and it’s affects though they can petition to have ings, spray painted carpets and walls, an important first step in cultivat- on health, academics, and campus their probation removed off their trash cans thrown down stairwells, ing a safe and healthy campus life in general. transcript. She also notes that the urine-filled bottles left on sinks, win- culture. Margaret Hazlett, dean of the school’s amnesty policy only re- dow sills and even college house College, director of Public Safety fers to alcohol use, not drug use, kitchen counters, vomit and blood Ellie Gavin is the Assistant William McHale, assistant vice although she stresses that safety is on the bathroom walls, floors, doors, Campus Life Editor. Her email president for facilities management the most important thing and that partitions, mirrors, and counters, and [email protected]. and campus planning Mike Wetzel, and assistant dean of the college and dean of Ware college house Amy Moreno were all in attendance and offered information from their per- spectives as faculty members who deal with the effects of drugs and al- cohol at F&M. Each one gave their own short presentation, and then opened the floor up to students to ask questions and make comments. First, McHale offered insight into the potential legal risks that students face when they engage in the use of illegal drugs or underage drink- ing. He mentions that in the State of Pennsylvania, marijuana is actu- ally listed as a “schedule 1” drug. Schedule I drugs are rated for the Photo courtesy of Peer Health Educators highest potential for abuse, and hold The Peer Health Educators pose for a picture after an event. The Health Educators work hard to spread awareness and spark the highest potential punishments. discussion about drug and alcohol culture and make F&M a healthier and happier place for all. The College Reporter Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Anxiously awaited season of House of Cards met with mixed reactions Potential failure threatens Netflix series with loss of drama, suspenseful tension forward. Television Review What we could be ignoring, of House of Cards course, is that, like a house of cards, things will fold and fall around Fran- by Noah Sunshine cis and Claire. While viewers may What happened to House of Cards? find themselves invested in their ex- It’s not the same series anymore. Once ploits, I wouldn’t be surprised if they upon a time, Francis Underwood was turned out to be the villains as charac- a murderous and bi-curious hick- ters such as Stamper find themselves turned-antihero in Netflix’s DC-based on different sides. The resolution to political drama, arguing and killing the series, if this were true, would be and sleeping his way to the top along the Underwoods’ undoing, and would with his equally icy wife, Claire, justify many things going wrong with who might have been worse than this season, but not all. him. What season three has shown I’m worried that unless there’s a its viewers so far, though, is that with very, very big bait-and-switch at the great power comes an inexplicable end of season 3, Netflix’s series will shift in personal values — Francis go belly up just three short years into Underwood is no longer the political its flagship series; Orange is the New juggernaut we thought he was. Black remains a contender, but House House of Cards spoilers to follow. of Cards was the HBO killer they Francis’ meteoric rise from Demo- needed in order to assert their domi- crat Whip to President over the last photo courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.com nance as not just a content provider, two seasons have established his Kevin Spacey, the star of House of Cards, has won two Academy Awards but producer. No one is watching character as someone that will do for his roles in The Usual Suspects and American Beauty. Marco Polo, after all. anything for power (which is separate from money, as he notes in season 1; front; House of Cards has jumped the president. Audacious, sure, but the Noah Sunshine is a senior staff writer. this means there is a theoretical lim- shark. pattern of behavior is more Ralph His email is [email protected]. it). With all the carnage of previous Instead of continuing his cutthroat Nader than anything from previous seasons behind him, Francis sits in politics, the new season has Francis seasons. I’ve been more interested Review Rating: the Oval Office plotting for… what? fighting Congress for America as a in Doug Stamper, Francis’ former Re-election? There’s nowhere left for particularly ballsy public servant, us- chief of staff, as he struggles through physical therapy and some alarming C him to go now that he’s slithered into ing FEMA funds to employ the un- The new season has been greeted with the White House via the backdoor as employed and trying to strike up con- demons. If we’re lucky, he’ll wind up mixed reviews, and will determine Netflix’s the former president walked out the versations with a Putin-esque Russian the center of more episodes moving future as a television provider. Bizarre mix of violence, humor leaves lasting impression on Kingsman viewers Matthew Vaughn, Colin Firth turn graphic novel into potential multi-sequel blockbuster success plotlines in very unusual and en- each other. of the massacre exceeded the gore Film Review tertaining ways. Hart is also possessed, creating in the graphic novels according Kingsman: The Secret Service Gary “Eggsy” Unwin’s father the most carnage. Eyes popped to Alex, but still, its pairing with dies on a Kingsman mission when out, heads were impaled, throats the light and humorous music was Eggsy (Egerton) is just a toddler. were sliced. For again, nearly an unique to Vaughn’s strategy as a by Livia Meneghin After getting in trouble with the uninterrupted full five minutes. director and successfully toyed I recently took a trip to the lo- law as a young adult, Eggsy calls Hart makes it out alive, and with my emotions. cal Regal Cinema to watch Kings- the phone number on a medallion confronts Valentine outside the As I walked out of the theater man: The Secret Service with my he was given as a boy, and is aided church. with Alex, my first reaction was, roommate Alex. by Harry Hart (Firth). Hart feels Hart and Valentine converse that movie was bizarre. But I liked Alex was familiar with the obliged to repay Eggsy’s father for and Valentine shoots Hart in the really it. graphic novel and inspiration for having sacrificed his life to save head, reacting quite innocently The combination of violence the film, where I was not. Still, the Kingsman, and recruits Eggsy to my surprise, telling his assis- and humor twisted at my core. the trailers hinted at a lot of action to become a gentleman spy. tant with bionic legs, Gazelle, that The ridiculous yet sound plotline and I obviously was intrigued see- So far so good. Besides a slight- he doesn’t feel good after killing kept my attention, and the variety ing Samuel L. Jackson in mono- ly ridiculous bar fight in which someone. Ironic, since he indirect- of celebrity in the cast maintained chrome outfits and baseball caps Hart takes on a group of men with ly just killed about 100 people. my intrigue. alongside Mr. Darcy, I mean Colin a weaponized umbrella, the movie This, along with serving McDon- I would be curious where any Firth. And not to mention, Taron felt normally entertaining. alds on a silver platter for a dinner possible sequels would take the Egerton, the movie’s young pro- For his training, Eggsy joins a meeting, is just one of the bizarre graphic novels’ original stories; tagonist, looked pretty fine trying group of other young adults, albeit attributes of the villain. still, just as Kingsman plays with to escape a water-filled room. The more preppy and high brow, and The movie ends with Eggsy, the opposing ideas of gentleman suspense was killing me. there is some tension, and some Roxy (now official Kingsman, and badass, I am sure subsequent Director Matthew Vaughn (Star- friendship. Eggsy bonds with Galahad) and Merlin (Kingsman) films would have even more guns dust, Kickass, X-Men: First Class) Roxy, and my mind eagerly filled saving the world and killing many and even more fun. certainly took the phrase “killing in the gaps, awaiting their love of Valentine’s henchman, includ- it” and spun it on its head. to blossom in typical Hollywood ing Gazelle. Livia Meneghin is a senior staff The Secret Service (2012) is a fashion. (They actually don’t get Moviegoers received mixed writer. Her email is lmeneghi@ comic book series written by Mark together!) messages as disco music and rain- fandm.edu. Millar and Dave Gibbons featur- After the movie, Alex told me bow colored explosions accompa- ing protagonist Gary London, who that the graphic novel was ex- nied scenes of mass violence on learns how to be a gentleman spy plicit and violent, but no where the beaches of Rio, at a Cyclones under the guidance his Uncle Jack near the extent of the Kentucky baseball game in Brooklyn, and Review Rating: London (no, not that Jack London. Church scene. Moviegoers got to in the streets of London. I found I was confused too.) witness almost five whole minutes myself laughing at the bizarreness B Kingsman is a gory, but thrilling start to a Vaughn’s film very loosely of villain Valentine controlling the of what I was witnessing, but im- new blockbuster series filled with humor takes from Millar and Gibbons’ minds of rural super-Christians mediately felt waves of guilt. The and class. story, reinventing characters and into beating the Be-jesus out of ridiculousness and graphic nature The College Reporter Arts & Entertainment Page 7 Clarkson’s subtle infusion of country, R&B adds flavor to new pop album Piece by Piece features soul icon John Legend, songwriting producer Kara DioGuardi for “Glory” from the film Selma, at Album Review the 87th Academy Awards. “Run Run Piece by Piece Run” is a ballad-like song primarily Kelly Clarkson accompanied by a piano. The chorus of the track resembles that of “Heart- by Julia Chirls beat Song” in that the vocals are sepa- Pop-rock singer songwriter Kelly rated into several keys during the cho- Clarkson put together a new, carefully rus. Legend’s voice harmonizes with constructed album appropriately titled Clarkson’s creating a broad spectrum Piece by Piece. Clarkson’s new mate- of sound for the listener to enjoy. About rial will definitely please her fans. Re- halfway into the song, the listener is leased on February 27, this is her sev- in for a surprise, when drums make enth studio album since the start of her their sudden entrance. I have to admit career thirteen years ago. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons it caught me a bit off guard. However, In 2002, Kelly Clarkson won the Kelly Clarkson has won three Grammys and two People’s Choice it does add a bit of variation, deviating hearts of America after appearing awards, among other numerous accolades. from the softer, gentler sound. on the first season of American Idol. Piece by Piece is sure to please, not She was established as “The Original has become the most popular song on for and recorded by German record- only Kelly Clarkson fans, but also the American Idol” after being crowned Piece by Piece is “Heartbreak Song,” ing band Tokio Hotel and is included millions of viewers of American Idol the winner. She rose to fame interna- released on January 12, 2015. Kara on their album Kings of Suburbia. On and the loyal listeners of John Legend. tionally when she became the runner- DioGuardi served as one of the writ- Clarkson’s album, the song features an- up on World Idol in 2003. ers of the song. For those of you who other familiar name. Clarkson reached Sophomore Julia Chirls is a staff writ- Clarkson’s debut single, “A Moment do not recognize her name, DioGuardi out to Grammy Awards winning singer er. Her email is [email protected]. Like This” broke a Billboard record was a judge on American Idol for its songwriter John Legend while he was when it jumped to number one on the eighth and ninth seasons. Since her on tour to record the duet with her. Leg- Review Rating: 2002 US Billboard Hot 100. It also be- departure from the show, she has gone end has produced many hits including came the country’s best-selling single back to writing and producing music. “All of Me,” which debuted as num- at the time of its release. In April 2003, In 2008 she was appointed executive ber one on the 2013 US Billboard Hot A- vice president of talent development at 100. Most recently, he won the Acad- Kelly Clarkson’s new album mixes her first studio album, Thankful, was genres and features great singers. released and sold over 4.5 million cop- Warner Bros. Records, signing musi- emy Award for Best Original Song ies internationally. The first single on cians such as R&B singer songwriters the album and the most popular song Jason Derülo and Iyaz. on the tracklist, “Miss Independent,” “Heartbeat Song” contains a medley garnered her first Grammy nomina- of three different tempos. The first is a tion. fast-paced tempo with minimal back- • New Releases • Since her debut in the music indus- ground instrumentals, only drums and try, Clarkson has won 31 awards and some electric guitar. The second tempo Week of Monday, March 9 earned 73 nominations. She won 12 is a bit slower and adds more electric Billboard Music Awards during the guitar and synthesizer. The final tempo first three years of her career, and four is even slower and includes the cho- Music American Music Awards and three rus. Additionally, the chorus contains Tuesday, Mar. 10 Grammy awards all throughout her a separation of vocals into three dif- time as a musician. ferent keys creating a nice harmony In Piece by Piece, she kept the mu- during the most important parts of the sic on the album within the confines of song. The three tempos are repeated pop, although she occasionally infuses throughout the three and a half minutes some tracks with country and R&B. of bliss. The first single she released, which The sixth song on the track list, “Run Run Run,” was originally written Luke Bryan Marina and the Heems Madonna Diamonds Rebel Heart Spring Break... Eat Pray Thug Throwback of Checkin Out FROOT the Week Movies Artist: Giuseppe Verdi, sung by Friday, Mar. 13 Luciano Pavarotti Track: Questa o quella
This week’s throwback goes out to another special TCR friend and fellow Pavarotti fan, Alexandros Kalos. “Questa o quella” is the Home Sweet ballata sung in Act I, Scene I of Cinderella Run All Night It Follows Rigoletto, an Italian opera written Hell by Giuseppe Verdi based on Vic- tor Hugo’s play Le roi s’amuse. The opera premiered in Venice at Blu-Ray La Fenice on March 11, 1851 and Tuesday, Mar. 10 was a glorious triumph. Rigoletto photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons continues to be performed in every major opera house around the world and has been commercially recorded and adapted numerous times. Late opera superstar and legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti was a part of many performances and recordings of the opera through- out his career. Pavarotti also starred in a 1982 television adaptation of Rigoletto directed by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, which is where this Night at the Late Phases: throwback’s version of “Questa o quella” comes from. Though Verdi White Haired Museum:Secret Pioneer Night of the is known for countless classical masterpieces as one of the greatest Lone Wolf Witch and most popular composers of all time, Rigoletto will always be one of the Tomb of the world’s most celebrated operas. — photos courtesy of www.amazon.com
March 9, 2015 Sports Page 9 Women’s Lax: Team looks to continue positive tide genson said. This was a strong game statisti- cally for the women. In addition to the shot advantage, they also held draw controls 15-8, ground balls 20-17, and a perfect 11-11 on clear attempts. As it is early in the season, the women still have a great deal of important training and game play still ahead. “In the next couple weeks we will start playing teams in our conference after returning from our spring break training trip in florida,” said Jorgenson. However, these early wins give the women great starting momen- tum to build upon going into con- ference play. Though their first Centennial Conference game won’t be until the 21st at Muhlenberg College, photo courtesy of godiplomats.com The women will next return to the The women’s lacrosse team is not phased or intimidated by some upcoming games regardless of how challening they seem. The Lady Diplomats feel confident, prepared, and ready to play anybody that they come across on their schedule during their season. action at home against Lebanon Valley College at home on Thurs- continued from page 10 pull out the win.” to 3-0 with 5 saves in goal. Jor- day March 12. F&M held the advantage with genson credited important role of Thus, they definitely knew they shots with 35-17 and Goalie Kait- the defensive play in the game. Senior Sophie Afdhal is the Sports could play with us. They came out lin Hardt continued her strong de- “Our defense played amazing Editor. Her email is sophie.afd- super fire up but we managed to fensive play, elevating her record forcing a ton of turnovers,” Jor- [email protected]. Fight: Boxing fans prepare for a clash between champs
photos courtesy of fanshare.com The boxing world has been anticipating a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao for years. Plans for the fight to happen have been on and off as there has been a tumultuous relationship between the two fighters. Finally, the two super fighters were able to come to agreement on a date for the highly anticipated boxing match.
continued from page 10 that he was the bigger entity in the with all of these failed negotia- duce well over a million pay per deal and that he deserved it. This tions and name calling, the fight view buys as well. It is a once in drug testing and pay split between led to the Pacquiao camp claiming was finally made official and box- a lifetime super fight between two the two fighters. Mayweather the Floyd was “running scared” ing’s most highly anticipated fight legends and you won’t want to pushed for blood testing up to the and ESPN analyst Skip Bayless was made. miss it. This may be the last time weigh-in and Pacquiao felt that saying “He could keep running, This fight will be worth an as- a fight of such implications ever this would weaken him before the retire undefeated and live with the tounding 200 million dollars and takes place. Will you be watching fight. This lead to Mayweather shame of THIS GLARING AS- the pay per view cost of the event on May 2 when history happens? accusing Pacquiao of steroid use TERISK: Never Fought Manny could potentially cost up to 95 and calling him “a cheater”. May- Pacquiao. Or he could be dared dollars. It will become the rich- First-year Joseph Giordano is a weather also requested that the and goaded and mocked into fac- est fight in boxing history by a staff writer. His email is jgiorda- fight purse be split 60-40 and said ing his greatest fear: 47-1.” Even landslide and is expected to pro- [email protected]. Page 10 The College Reporter March 9, 2015
The F&M Women’s Lacrosse team is off to a strong 3-0 Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have finally agreed start to their season. See on... page 10 on terms to a fight. Read on... page 10
photo courtesy of goodlogo.com Franklin & Marshall Sports F&M Women’s Lacrosse team kicks off season with three wins 0-3. F&M came out strong, with an early 5-0 lead started by Emily Everdell ’15 who scored unassist- ed in the first three minutes of the game. The Stevenson Mustangs first scored after Gabby Frank netted her third goal of the day to make it 5-0 and the Lady Dips went into halftime with a strong 5-1 lead. Though Stevenson came out strong, scoring 7 more goals after the half, they were unable to come back and fell with a final of 13-8. Captain Brittney Jorgenson ’15 scored twice against Stevenson, including the final goal with only 40 seconds remaining. She was very pleased with the start of the season and their tough play. “The season is going great, so far we are 3-0,” said Jorgenson, “The Stevenson game was definitely a photo courtesy of godiplomats.com tough game. Stevenson just came This past week, more Spring sports for the 2015 year started their seasons. The Lady Diplomats started things off on the right note off of a loss to previous national with an impressive 3-0 record after beating Stevenson University by a score of 13-8. champion. Although they lost they BY SOPHIE AFDHAL University this week with great game. Currently ranked number went into triple over time with Sports Editor success. The women secured the four, this win elevates their record The F&M women’s lacrosse win 13-8 for their third win of to 3-0 while Stevenson falls to see LACROSSE, page 9 team faced off against Stevenson the season in this non-conference UPCOMING GAMES Floyd Mayweather, Manny MEN’S TENNIS Pacquiao set to fight May 2 Mar. 16 vs. Grinnell TBA BY JOSEPH GIORDANO boxing’s last “super fight”. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Staff Writer This fight seemed to many that The fight that many thought it would never happen and many Mar. 13 NCAA Indoor Championships All Day would never happen is finally be- were shocked when it officially (Winston-Salem, N.C.) coming a reality. After five years came to fruition February 20. For Mar. 14 NCAA Indoor Championships All Day of debate, boxing greats Floyd over five years now, the negotia- Mayweather and Manny Pacqui- tions for the fight seemed to hit a (Winston-Salem, N.C.) ao will finally settle their differ- dead end every time any progress MEN’S LACROSSE ences inside the ring on May 2 at was made. To start, there was the the MGM Grand Garden Arena in ongoing feud between the CEO Mar. 11 vs. Susquehanna* 4 p.m. Las Vegas. This is being billed as of Top Rank Bob Arum, who pro- Mar. 14 @ Albright 1 p.m. the fight of the century and there motes Pacquiao, and Floyd May- WOMEN’S LACROSSE are many reasons defending this weather. Mayweather accused claim. Arum of underpaying him and for Mar. 12 vs. Lebanon Valley* 4 p.m. If you ask any sports fan in this under utilizing his talents and left Mar. 18 vs. Messiah (Florida) 9:30 a.m. generation to name two boxers Bob Arum’s promoting business BASEBALL they will undoubtedly say May- causing an irreparable split be- weather and Pacquiao. The sport’s tween the two. This made any ne- Mar. 12 @ York 3 p.m. pool of stars is drying quickly and gotiations between the two highly Mar. 15 vs. Gallaudet (Florida) 2 and 4:30 p.m. does not have the drawing power unlikely. Once Arum stepped aside it once did when the likes of Mu- in the negotiations, there was an WOMEN’S SOFTBALL hammad Ali and “Iron” Mike Ty- issue of whether the pay per view Mar. 10 @ Alvernia 3:30 p.m. son were patrolling the ring. With would be broadcast on Showtime Mar. 10 @ Alvernia 5:30 p.m. Mayweather and Pacquiao, box- or HBO, and eventually the two ing’s two last mega stars remain- sides decided on a joint broadcast. ing, reaching the end of their ca- Lastly, there were the issues of *= Centennial Conference Competition reers, the fight seemed to be now or never and could potentially be see FIGHT , page 9