The Student Newspaper of Lawrence University Since 1884 THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXII NO. 20 APRIL 24, 2015 Zohra Sawari discusses NeuroLawrence hosts mind terrorism and religion of Islam really entails and why Mackenzie Rech and body meditative dance Muslim women wear hijabs. News Editor ____________________________________ Sawari attempted to break exist- ing stereotypes regarding Islam On Wednesday, April 22, and its relationship to terrorism the Office of Multicultural Affairs through personal experiences and (OMA) sponsored the event “I Am real world examples. Not a Terrorist,” a presentation by Throughout the talk, Sawari Zohra Sawari pertaining to how emphasized her strong belief that society defines terrorism and its it is unjust to attribute religion, relationship to religion, specifi- race, gender or any other element cally Islam. The event was held of a person’s identity to cruel acts at 7 p.m. in the Esch Hurvis room of terrorism carried out by indi- and was attended by students, viduals. She also commented on staff and several members of the ways that the American media community. presents skewed interpreta- Residence Hall Director tions of terrorism and Islam, and and Diversity Center Programs encouraged people to critically Coordinator Angel Needham- think about the news sources they Giles was responsible for plan- encounter. ning the campus event. Needham- Sawari concluded her talk by Giles expressed a desire to bring saying, “The key to change is to speakers to campus that a wide let go of your fear. If you’re afraid variety of students feel they can of something, learn about it. And relate to, particularly speakers learn about it from people who who embody under-represented have knowledge.” groups. Students responded with “It’s very important that mixed reactions to the event. Students dance at the Gilboy fire ring on the evening of Friday, April 17. the voices of marginalized peo- Sophomore Regina Cornish appre- Photo by Sadie Tenpas ple are heard in this space,“ said ciated learning more about Islam Needham-Giles. “I think the voice Hannah Kinzer members, explored the ways that on the stone ledges while others and Sawari’s unique perspective. of a Muslima would be particular- For The Lawrentian dance and rhythm engage the stood swaying to the beat of the “I think she’s very optimistic and ____________________________________ ly beneficial to Lawrence because mind. song. Some individuals played on you can clearly see that she has there haven’t been very many fol- On Friday, April 17, The student percussion a hand drum and two shakers this great passion for her religion, lowers of Islam who have come NeuroLawrence sponsored a group, Sambistas, was originally made from nutshells tied to a han- and she presents it in such a view to campus this year in particular,” mind and body health event at the going to provide classic Brazilian dle. Stickers and paint were also that many people are not aware Needham-Giles added. Gilboy fire ring, located next to the samba music for dancing. While available for attendees to decorate of,” said Cornish. Zohra Sawari’s talk aimed Sustainable Lawrence University Sambistas ultimately did not play themselves. Senior Mitch Greenberg also to address three main points. Garden, to enjoy the meditative at the event, the music selection Junior and NeuroLawrence admired her passion, but was Sawari discussed how terror- power of dance. did include rhythmic pieces fea- President Zabdiel Ek was in ism is defined, what the religion NeuroLawrence is a student turing drums and other percus- charge of organizing the event. See page 2 organization dedicated to study- sion instruments. Ek said he wanted to share the ing areas and uses of neurosci- The event began when the power of dance and movement ence, and analyzing how it can bonfire was lit and the music with people, hoping the bonfire be both valuable and harmful started. Attendees danced in a would further attract people to to sociocultural structures. The free-form style. People danced in event, open to all community a circle around the fire pit and See page 2 Lawrence alumni return to share experiences for Career Conference Ruby Dickson to focus their skill sets and best the end of an interview. Staff Writer market themselves to potential Several alumni emphasized ____________________________________ employers. the importance of taking calculat- On Saturday, April 18, The day began with a ed risks in their careers. Coronado, Lawrence’s Career Services young alumni panel at 9:30 a.m. who works at Kimberly-Clark, department, in conjunction in Briggs Hall. Students gath- noted that “in large corporations, with the Office of Alumni and ered to hear from four recent you can get stuck … you have to Constituency Engagement held Lawrence graduates that live be able to take risks, and to some- a Career Conference through the and work in the Appleton area. times brush off defeats.” Lawrence Scholars in Business Tony Darling ‘13, Gacia Coronado The recent graduates also program. ‘10, Zach Simmering ‘14 and Dan commented on non-career-related The event was primarily orga- O’Mahoney ‘14 spoke about their subjects pertaining to their transi- nized by Dean of Career Services experiences getting started in the tion from life on campus. “The Mary Meany and Associate world of business. first thing I learned is how good Vice President of Alumni and They shared their vary- we have it here,” stated Darling, Constituency Engagement Mark ing experiences and spoke with who is currently working in a Breseman. Meany has been with students about the differences leadership rotational program at Lawrence for five years and has between working at start-ups, Century Insurance. “Although you organized numerous opportuni- large corporations and inter- can find people in the real world ties for current students to hone mediate sales firms. O’Mahoney who are vibrant, interesting and their skills and find rewarding emphasized the importance of engaged, it’s definitely a lot harder jobs post-graduation. This year, understanding a firm’s environ- outside of the Lawrence bubble.” the Career Conference focused on ment before taking a job and sug- Zohra Sawari after her lecture on Wednesday, April 22. helping students understand how gested several questions to ask at Photo by Mackenzie Rech See page 2 Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Choosing Gearing up for Spotlight on Concert unites Feel-good PR a roommate the playoffs Larry Darling jazz faculty bad for fraternities PAGE 3 PAGE 5 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 11 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS 24 April 2015 THE LAWRENTIAN enjoyed the discussion, but felt Riverview Gardens hosts conservatory concert Terrorism that it was oversimplified. “I do believe that a lot of these radical “buzzing” chorus. identify with them less and focus Ariela Rosa continued from page 1 movements are somewhat moti- Professor of Music Catherine more on the music itself. Staff Writer vated by religion and I wanted her ____________________________________ Kautsky performed two songs Mizrahi and Lesser organized hoping for greater complexity. “It to talk about that,” stated Mankin. as part of the second set: Claude the series in collaboration with was obvious that she cared about “I think she said some things Debussy’s somber piece “Les son members of the New York-based what she had to say and she’s Over 100 students and com- that were important for every- et les Parfums” and the fourth chamber ensemble Decoda, which had experience with this kind of munity members attended the day Americans to realize, but the movement of “In the Mists” by they are both members of. prejudice, but she doesn’t leave Riverview Gardens concert on way she said it was too black and Monday April 20. The event was According to Lesser, the any room for debate or counter- white,” agreed Greenberg. part of a concert series, now in goal of the series was to bring arguments,” said Greenberg. its second year, organized by piece,Leoš Janáček. Kautsky explained that the music to people outside of the Freshman Maria Mankin Assistant Professors of Music tempo,Before key signatures,playing Janáček’sand har- Lawrence community. “We have a Michael Mizrahi and Erin Lesser. monies change constantly within very diverse audience here,” said The event featured three the work in order to create a sense Lesser. “One thing we’re aiming performances of wildly different of disorientation. to do is to widen our reach to get pieces that were connected by Senior Caitlynn Winkler, music into the community, acces- their focus on nature and emotion. junior Jon Hanrahan and sopho- sible to more people—these are The musicians explained aspects more Miles Link performed the free concerts.” of the songs they played before final song of the evening, George Audience reaction was posi- World News playing them and in some cases Crumb’s “Voice of the Whale.” tive. Senior Alana Myatt stated that encouraged audience participa- According to Winkler, Crumb was she was happy to have attended tion. inspired to write the piece after the concert. “I thought it was cool Compiled by Nathan Whiteman The concert opened with a hearing whales singing in the to see fellow students in another flute quartet featuring seniors ocean. venue outside of Lawrence,” said Heather Jost, Caitlynn Winkler Winkler said that Crumb Myatt. and Sam Rolfe, and junior Leo liked to use traditional instru- She also stated “I think every- Sussman. They performed ments in non-traditional ways. one did a wonderful job and their “Summer Day at the Mountain” by Indeed, while Winkler sang into introductions [at the beginning of MIDDLE EAST: According to Mashaal Radio, the Islamic Eugène Bozza. her flute to create a whale sound, each piece] were fun.” State and the Taliban have declared jihad against each Before performing the sec- Link conjured seagull sounds Winkler expressed hope that other.