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Friday, February 12, 2010 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVII, No. 14 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Dawes speaks on war and storytelling Men’s Basketball back in the running for post-season play Bridget Donnelly nies, which he recorded first-hand, feels he is entering into a form of Staff Writer were difficult for him to present betrayal. Though he is equipped for a number of reasons. to take on the task of retelling the James Dawes, Associate Outlining the problems in rela- narratives, he cannot always “do Professor of Literature and tion to the events themselves and what they want [him] to,” which Founder and Director of the to the audience, Dawes delineated often involves the communication Program in Human Rights and an issue he refers to as “the por- of these men’s political beliefs. Humanitarianism at Macalester nography of evil.” Occasionally However, Dawes restated his College in St. Paul, Minn., delivered making the executive decision not simple mission, which was to com- a lecture titled “War Crimes and to read a direct passage aloud, ply with the repeated request in Representation” Monday, Feb. 8. Dawes chose to leave out what common with all those from whom Dawes, who has authored two he perceived to be unnecessary he received a confession: “Please books on narrative representations graphic details. make sure you tell these stories.” of the torture and trauma associ- However, studding the lecture Particularly addressing the stu- ated with war, centered his talk on with personal narratives provid- dents present, Dawes insisted on the deathbed confessions of non- ed Dawes with a backdrop upon the importance of sharing these American former war criminals. which he could assess both the narratives, especially with prospec- In attendance were students of fashioning of such narratives and tive participants in the future of professors Faith Barrett and Lena their retelling. the human rights movement. Khor, who have incorporated a In the question and answer His persistent questioning consideration of Dawes’s work into session that followed the lecture, of the most appropriate method their respective classes on Civil Dawes continued to struggle with of sharing these narratives was War literature and human rights. his presentation of these confes- applied to the larger perspec- In his introduction, Dawes sions. Dawes kept repeating that tive, and he maintained that only admitted, “I’m uncomfortable giv- he does not know what to do with through talks like these can the ing this talk.” the information with which he has human rights movement learn to Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke He explained that the testimo- been entrusted. deal with such confessional nar- With two recent wins against Knox College and Illinois College, the team has a He acknowledged that he ratives. chance at qualifying for the MWC tournament. McKinnon of the Milwaukee Art Museum presents Warhol’s later works Samuel Flood and is now on a national circuit of ments, works concerning death, subverting them and popularizing know all about Andy Warhol,” Staff Writer museums. self-portraits and camouflage pat- them. Warhol said, “just look at the sur- “One thing that made the terns. The works dated from 1978 Later in his life, Warhol cre- face of my paintings, my films, and John McKinnon, Assistant show very unique was that the up to 1987, the year of Warhol’s ated a series of black-and-white ad me, and there I am.” Curator of Modern and loans were very hard to get,” said death. paintings. McKinnon emphasized that Contemporary Art at the Milwaukee McKinnon. McKinnon also spoke about the “These paintings lack color,” those who seek meaning in Art Museum, spoke Feb. 4 on the He added that Warhol’s paint- ways in which the last decade of McKinnon said, “but make up for Warhol’s paintings are often mis- work of the artist Andy Warhol. ings carry very high market value, Warhol’s life was a time in which it in social commentary. They’re led by this carefully constructed McKinnon used the exhibit “Andy and that some of the paintings Warhol both confronted the ghost personal. A lot of his friends from deception. Warhol: The Last Decade,” which shown in the exhibit were more of his former successes and the the ‘60s were fading away from John McKinnon completed a he organized, as a platform to than 35 feet long, adding practical looming specter of his own mor- drug addiction and AIDS.” B.S. degree in studio art at the speak about Warhol’s later life and difficulties to their collection. tality. McKinnon was quick to add University of Wisconsin-Madison, work. McKinnon focused on several During this period, McKinnon that Warhol was always elusive and obtained a job as director “Andy Warhol: The Last thematic sections during his lec- said, Warhol wanted to create about his paintings. He rarely of the Wendy Cooper gallery in Decade” was exhibited at the ture — following the pattern of the “ready-made abstractions” to answered questions about them, Chicago. While there, he earned Milwaukee Art Museum from Sept. Milwaukee Art Museum’s exhibit. “poke fun at the idea of people and when he did, was often obtuse two Master’s degrees in art his- 26 to Jan. 3. It was the first time an Among the 55 works shown were gaining meaning from paintings.” or deliberately deceitful. tory and art administration. He exhibition of Warhol’s later work groupings from significant Warhol His “Yarn” series of this time McKinnon pointed to one has been published in numerous had ever been shown in the U.S., series: abstract works, collabora- drew from Jackson Pollock’s action particular quote by Warhol as an art journals, including Flash and tions, black-and-white advertise- paintings, while at the same time example of this: “If you want to Art Forum. LU Dems address key issues, celebrate achievements Laura Streyle celebration and questioning of was reserved for political com- Staff Writer opinions. edy and light-heartedness with a Kicking off the week Monday, showing of the movie “My Fellow The first week of February Feb. 1, the College Dems invited Americans” in the Warch Campus was the College Democrats’ “Dems Maggie Schmidt, a member of the Center Cinema. Week” on the Lawrence campus. Gay, Lesbian Or Whatever club to The goal of showing this movie The College Democrats are a group share her knowledge about how was to gather a non-partisan audi- of students who encourage an LGTBQ rights are fitting into the ence to enjoy a movie that accen- active political climate on campus current political arena. tuates the stereotypical foibles of through the presentation of issues Schmidt’s presentation includ- Democrats and Republicans alike, that are of particular concern to ed a detailed overview of LGTBQ to show that both liberals and con- the Democratic Party. rights in the United States and servatives have their quirks. Dems Week is a weeklong abroad, as well as a more focused Following this night of level- series of events, each creating discussion about marriage equal- Photo courtesy of Dave Broker opportunities for political debate, ity. LU Dems rally at Dems Week 2010. The night of Tuesday, Feb. 2, See LU Dems on page 2

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Multicultural Affairs hosts performer Ise Lyfe to honor Black History Month Amy Sandquist examining the disparity between and Malcolm X to transition his Lawrence students. the OMA hosts monthly dinners in Staff Writer CDs sold by artists like Talib Kweli talk into an examination of the Program Coordinator for the Diversity Center. The next din- who uses positive lyrics to create efficacy of Black History Month. Multicultural Affairs Rose ner is Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m., Lawrence’s Office of constructive music and artists like Lyfe contended that if Americans Wasielewski explained that and the Afro-Caribbean Club and Multicultural Affairs hosted Lil’ Wayne and 50 Cent whose lyr- continue to propagate racial imag- Lawrence’s Office of Multicultural the Black Organization of Students Ise Lyfe, a self-proclaimed spo- ics advocate “black on black” vio- es of violence, Black History Month Affairs was founded in 1988 as an will be cooking food to honor Black ken word hip-hop theater artist lence, materialism, and the exploi- will continue to fail to make any outlet for students to “express and History Month. from East Oakland, California last tation of women. substantial difference. explore culture and identity.” Interested students are encour- Wednesday, Feb. 10. Lyfe pointed out consumers’ The answer, Lyfe argued, is to Wasielewski described her per- aged to RSVP, though Wasielewski Harper Hall provided an roles in constructing and maintain- replace the black historical narra- sonal goals in working at the Office explained that the dinners often unlikely venue for Lyfe’s presenta- ing dangerous racial stereotypes. tive that is “violent, materialistic, of Multicultural Affairs. She wishes yield extra food, so stopping by is tion, a fusion of slam poetry and “We are the answer and the and degrades women” with one to “remind students that diversity also an option. lecture. At the beginning of his absolute threat,” he stated. that is “holistic.” Lyfe concluded is so much more than having a dif- To stay current about the performance, Lyfe hinted at his To address popular culture’s his performance by advising the ferent skin color or being from a events hosted by the Office of show’s purpose by stating that encouragement of “black on black audience to be proactive in reshap- different country.” Multicultural Affairs, Wasielewski his time onstage would not be violence,” Lyfe showed pictures of ing America’s cultural biases and Wasielewski promoted OMA suggests visiting their page on the spent chastising “whack rappers” Tupac Shakur and Malcolm X on stereotypes. programming as a means to con- Lawrence website or their Diversity but would actually be a “critical autopsy tables. Lyfe’s performance is one of nect with fellow students and fac- Center Blog, accessible from the analysis of the millions of people “No one cares about black peo- many programs that the Office of ulty, encouraging them to “learn Lawrence website or the OMA who buy the whack rappers’ CDs.” ple dying…including black peo- Multicultural Affairs is facilitating from each other and engage in Facebook page. Lyfe followed up this claim by ple,” Lyfe exclaimed. in order to celebrate Black History conversation.” Lyfe used the images of Tupac Month and honor the diversity of To start these conversations, Friends of Haiti Benefit Concert features Haitian composers, national conductors Rebecca Carvalho The concert opened with the after the earthquake were project- last December on the impact of Chapel, featuring art by Lawrence Staff Writer Haitian national anthem. Lawrence ed onstage throughout the concert, music on developing countries. University students and photog- orchestra and choir students, Fox focusing in particular on pictures Guest conductors came from raphy by John Marquis Cahill Following a series of events to Valley Technical College students, of the Holy Trinity Music School, Ohio University in Athens, Oh., throughout the performances. raise funds to help the victims of Haitian musicians, and members where more than 40 Lawrence Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Donors are encouraged to con- the earthquake that struck Haiti of the Lawrence faculty all per- students and faculty have taught and Sacred Heart University in tribute online at www.cffoxvalley. Jan. 12, Lawrence University pre- formed in the concert. since 1996. Fairfield, Conn. Singers from the org/donate. Select the Haiti Music sented the “Friends of Haiti Benefit Other performances included In addition, Lawrence students Milwaukee Choral Artists also School Rebuilding Fund from the Concert” Feb. 6 in the Memorial music by Haitian composers such Carolyn Armstrong and Stephen joined the concert. drop-down list of fund options. Chapel. as John Jost and Sydney Guillaume. Anunson presented footage of the Additionally, a silent auction Images of Haiti before and documentary they filmed in Haiti was held in the lobby of Memorial

The rally was held in the NASHVILLE — Sarah Palin, the VANCOUVER — The Olympics LU Dems Hurvis Room of the Warch In other news... former Alaskan governor and will begin Friday, Feb. 12 as Campus Center and brought John McCain’s running mate, the opening ceremony com- continued from page 1 big names to campus, such Google has developed a new announced that she would run mences the 2010 winter ing the playing field, a State as U.S. Congressman Steve social networking service for president in 2012 “if [she] games. America’s hopefuls of the Union Panel took Kagen, Assembly Majority called “Buzz” that will com- believed that that is the right include snowboarder Shaun place Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 Leader Tom Nelson, State pete with others like Facebook, thing to do for our country White, a five-time gold medal- p.m. Occurring a week after Representative Penny Twitter and Myspace. The Web and for the Palin family.” Palin ist and skier Lindsey Vonn, a President Obama’s State of Bernard Schaber and Wisc. site is linked with the Gmail also said that President Obama two-time gold medalist who is the Union Address for 2010, Lieutenant Governor candi- e-mail service, and users can wouldn’t win a re-election bid expected to be the most deco- the panel was made up of date Henry Sanders. post updates and “follow” if he continued with his cur- rated American alpine skier in five people: two Democrats, Nelson, Schaber and people in the way they can on rent policies. Olympic history. J. B. Sivanich and Maggie Sanders started out the rally other social networking sites. —www.cnn.com —www.washingtonpost.com Schmidt, two Republicans, with short speeches regard- —http://bbcnews.co.uk Fanny Briceno and Cooper ing the importance of keep- Smith, and one neutral mem- ing young voters energized ber, Assistant Professor of as politicians whittle away Government Arnold Shober. at current policy refinement. In reviewing the panel Kagen then opened the discussion, Shober comment- floor for questions from ed: “Both of the Republicans the audience. A majority and both Democrats on the of the questions regarded panel were able to give solid healthcare, and these were Editors' Picks: February 12-February 18 evidence for their agree- answered with bits of infor- ments and disagreements mation about his healthcare Tuesday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m., Esch Studio, Mardi Gras with the president. I’m a firm agenda for an indiscriminate believer that the freedom to standard health insurance Eat a bunch of free fried food, find the plastic baby in the cake, and play casino criticize is crucial to democ- policy and creating large-risk games. It’s gross fun. racy — and that isn’t con- pools to bring prescription fined to just one side of the costs down. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 8:15 p.m., Wriston Auditorium, Kate Bornstein: Survival Tips political spectrum.” This event piqued the for Outsiders Next on the Dems Week interest of not only the Bornstein, author, activist and artist, is the author of the seminal gender/trans activ- agenda was a presentation Lawrence community, but of ism works like “My Gender Workbook” and “Gender Outlaw.” by local Sierra Club mem- the Fox Valley community as bers Dale Schaber and Will well, attracting around 50 Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., WCC Cinema — Natural Disaster, Poverty, and Stahl. The speakers focused people. on ongoing club projects Dave Broker, president Rebuilding Haiti Through Education at the national, state and of the College Democrats, Part of the Social Justice Series, this discussion will focus on the importance of educa- Fox Valley levels, including expressed his satisfaction tion and poverty eradication in reducing the impacts of natural disaster in Haiti. mountain top removal, water with the hard work and contamination due to farm thoughtful planning carried runoff, and the local Ice Age out by his fellow College Trail. Democrats for the 2010 According to Kate Allison Dems Week. and Csilla Megyeri, two Regarding the dynamic active College Democrats rally at the Warch, Broker club members, the biggest said, “Our organization has Dear snow, The themed and best event of the week never really tried anything pretzels in the Lawrence youtube was the “Rally at the Warch” like this for Dems Week account: event, which took place before, so I’m really happy I hate you. convenience Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. that it [came] along so well.” store just LOL But really. depress me. THE LAWRENTIAN

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 The secret lives of our profs Professor of Psychology Peter Glick

Rachel Young to that type of setting. When I got them together in thinking about Glick: I’m in the pilates Staff Writer out of graduate school, I had had what the implications were theo- class so I’m a masochist the big university experience and retically. I was teaching a class by definition. I occasion- Young: Tell me a little bit about of course I had the small univer- that was a seminar on how to ally try to force myself your background. Where are sity experience. So, I wanted to deal with close relationships and back into running but you from? Where did you go to come back to the small college close romantic heterosexual rela- the other that I do more school? How did you come to setting. I’ve since thought about tionships. I also taught a course is fencing. I’m a saber Lawrence? going back to a larger univer- on prejudice, which is another fencer and done that for sity and it’s certainly something subject I was very interested in. many years. I coach the Glick: I did my undergraduate I may pursue later in my career. It was a melding of those two saber squad and we [at work at Oberlin where I was a But, I really like coming back interests and realizing that in Lawrence] actually have psychology major and then I went to the liberal arts college. I feel social psychology, if you looked a very good fencing team to the University of Minnesota like it’s a place where you could at it from the one perspective which most people prob- for my graduate work. I came grow more whereas big universi- of looking at close relationships, ably don’t know much here to Lawrence as a fresh Ph.D. ties tend to chew up their big you would form a very differ- about. We fence a range I’m originally from Pittsburgh. I faculty members. I really thought ent idea of what close male/ of competitions includ- Photo by Nhi Nguyen don’t go back there very much — that it [Lawrence] was a better female relationships are like than ing Division I schools raised when it fell out of the I used to have a lot of extended place for me to continue intellec- if you looked at it from the since most fencing is nest. It would fly in and visit family there who have mostly tual growth at the early stage’s of prejudice perspective and talked at Division I schools and we me, so I kind of like watching left, but it’s a wonderful city. one’s career. A really huge part about sexism, which is all about also face other teams that are of teaching is to teach students hostility. So you had this one in Division III. The Division I the eagles and the crows. 10, 15 years ago, you never saw them Young: What made you want to how to think like a psychologist field talking about love between schools we fence include incred- here. They’ve been come back teach versus becoming a practic- and think like a teacher. You men and women and this other ible fencers, at places like Notre after DDT was banned and it ing psychologist? have these ideas and you formu- sub-field talking about hostility. Dame and Northwestern. Our late them and test them, so I like Ambivalent sexism theory kind team fences against some really took years and years. There’s a hawk nest across the Lawe Street Glick: Well, I wanted to be a doing that. of put that together to talk about heavy competition, including bridge, but there’s a lot of eagles psychological research academic hostile and benevolent sexism people who are ranked nation- up and down here in the winter. teacher and I was never particu- Young: Where did your idea of and the kind of surprising ways ally and internationally so, it’s an I think they like this part of the larly interested in clinical psy- exploring benevolent sexism in which seemingly positive, sub- interesting sport, and I encour- river because it doesn’t freeze chology. I didn’t want to become come from? jectively positive views of women age people to think about taking over completely and they can a practitioner since I was interest- are related to maintain inequality it up. I like reading when I can, fish. The eagles seem to be thriv- ed in being more of an academic, Glick: Well, in some way it came in society. but mainly for academic pur- ing pretty well though, which is but I really enjoyed my time at a out of interests in two separate poses. I like watching the eagles good. liberal arts college as an under- fields and two types of psychol- Young: Do you have any hob- outside of my window and I once graduate. I wanted to come back ogy and then teaching classes bies? had a companion crow for a on them separately and bringing while that neighbors of mine

Internship profile: Alumni development From our kitchen to yours: Sophia Chung notebook, I take note of my tasks satisfaction. for The Lawrentian for today — design materials for Next, a new file is brought 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, the Andrew Commons donors, fli- up. This time, I’m working on Chipotle, Corn, drained and rinsed ers for Lawrence alumni reunions, designing a cookbook as a thank- 1 cup fresh cilantro The minute hand nears the creative work for fund-raising — you gift to the donors of Andrew and Black Bean zest of 1 lime halfway mark as I rush from and promptly open up Photoshop. Commons. As a student who often juice of 1 lime lunch hosting, heading towards Coffee fetching and filing have yet eats there, the gratitude is defi- Stew the Landis Peabody Building. Time to be on my list, though I wouldn’t nitely personal. Sara Joss seems to slow down just enough really mind. Because I am involved in pro- Chef Procedures: as I step into the warm office The familiar program bright- fessional design work during my 1) In a stockpot, sauté the building. I walk to my office and ens up the screen in front of me internship, I am now considering I found this recipe by way of the onions in oil over medium heat let my laptop boot up, settling and I open up a blank document, design freelancing in the future. wonderful Annie Raccuglia, who for five minutes. in for another day as an Alumni soon to be a reunion flyer. After Perhaps one of the most strik- made this stew for the Habitat 2) Add the garlic, cumin, salt, Development Intern. a few hours, emails are sent, and for Humanity SOUPerbowl event and a few pinches of black pep- Taking out my trusty Moleskine I cross off “reunion flyer” with See Internship on page 5 this past Sunday. It’s simple and per. Sauté one minute more. not very time consuming, plus 3) Add the chipotles, tomatoes you can really play around with and water, stir. the recipe in terms of adding dif- 4) Add the potatoes and carrots, Across the pond: It’s a small world after all ferent ingredients. If you want cover, bring to a low boil, and to make the soup less spicy, you simmer for 20 minutes. can remove the seeds from the Francesca Romero Siekman was afraid that it would be hard to of my best friends and they actu- 5) Uncover, add the corn and chipotle peppers before adding for The Lawrentian get to know the locals, but I have ally knew each other! I couldn’t beans. already met so many interesting believe it. them. Note: Be careful when 6) Thin with more water if need- people. I have heard that British And just when I thought the working with the hot peppers. ed. Cook uncovered for five Being in London has been a Touching the inside of the pep- more minutes. very different experience for me. people are cold, but I now know coincidences couldn’t get any that the opposite is actually true. It stranger, I met a girl in Dublin pers with your bare hands can 7) Add the cilantro, lime zest, I’m originally from Guanajuato, cause them to burn for several and lime juice and let sit for at Mexico, so studying at Lawrence might be a little difficult to break whose sister lives in Irapuato, my the ice but once you’ve done that, state in Mexico. Her sister Tania hours. Serves 6 least 10 minutes. already meant studying abroad. 8) Serve and enjoy! We live in an area of London they’re very nice. went to Mexico to Guanajuato, where most of the embassies are I come from a very warm cul- my city, to Tempo de Valenciana, ture and I can tell you that British which is the nearest church to my Ingredients: and it’s a really nice neighborhood. 2 Tbsp. olive oil Our classes have been amazing people really know how to hug! home — I can see it from almost They seem to be very interested in any window in my house. 1 large onion because we actually get to see 3 cloves garlic what we learn about. what I have to say and I love shar- She also told me that the ing my experiences from Mexico reception was at the Bocamina San 2 tsp. ground cumin For instance, we have a fringe ½ tsp. salt theatre class and every week we and the U.S. with them. Ramon, and that is where one of It is also very easy to travel my brothers has all his parties. It 2 chipotle peppers (canned), get to see a play. For our British drained and chopped politics class, we went to visit from London. The city has five air- made me realize that it is indeed a ports and I have taken advantage small world after all! 1 (28-ounce) can crushed toma- Parliament while they were in toes session. We actually got to see of most of them. I have already Right now, we are having our been to Germany, Italy and Ireland. midterms and we are getting ready 3 cups water the Prime Minister! He unexpect- 4 russet potatoes, cut into edly decided to show up to make During one of my trips I was for our 10-day reading period. I’m at a club in Berlin and I met a guy very excited and I hope to meet ¾-inch dice a statement, which was one of 2 carrots, peeled, cut into the exciting moments of my trip who was half-Peruvian and half- and get to know more interesting German. He lived in Mexico for a people during the rest of my trip. ¾-inch dice so far! 1 cup corn Photo by Katie Langenfeld Before coming to London, I year and it turns out that he lived in the same neighborhood as one THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 FEATURES 5 Lawrence history through the archives: A love story

Julia Stringfellow rest of her life. William were married by Lawrence Archivist William Harper arrived at president Samuel Plantz, who was Lawrence in 1908 to serve as the also a Methodist minister. new dean of the Conservatory. A few days later, the contents There have been numerous Music classes were held in Main of George Peabody’s new will were marriages at Lawrence throughout Hall and Stephenson Hall of opened and read. The will included its history. In honor of Valentine’s Science; there wasn’t a building a modest income for Emma since Day, this article looks at the designated as the home of the George was determined William marriage of Emma Peabody and Conservatory. would not live in any luxury off the William Harper that almost didn’t William met Emma, and they Peabody name. George wrote in the happen. quickly fell in love and wanted to will that if Emma remained single, Emma Peabody was the daugh- marry. Emma’s father forbade this: she would receive the bulk of the ter of George Peabody, a business- William was divorced, something inheritance. If she married Harper, man active in the Appleton com- that was considered quite scan- she would receive much less. munity and a Lawrence trustee. He dalous in those days, and he was Emma was saddened when she was the owner of the department a musician. George did not think heard the news of the will, but store Pettibone-Peabody and lived William was worthy of his daugh- given that she and William had a in a house located where the Mudd ter and did not believe William long and happy marriage, it seems Courtesy of Lawrence archives Library is today. could support her. that she knew she made the right William Harper (left) and Emma Peabody (right) fell in love while at Lawrence in the early George was a widower whose George learned he had inoper- decision. 20th century. one daughter, Emma, served as the able stomach cancer in early 1909, Emma’s health was always very in 1954, her attorney sent a let- built in 1910. When the Music- keeper of the house and was active and in September of that year, frail, and William and she left ter to Riverside Cemetery stating Drama Center was built in 1959, in the arts in both Appleton and nearing death, he drew up a new Lawrence and moved to southern that Emma wanted to be buried a wing of the building was named Lawrence. Though she was only will. He died a few days later on California in 1913. They lived there between her father and husband. in honor of Peabody while the in her late twenties, in the early Sunday morning, September 12, until William passed away in 1947. After her death, she was buried as music hall was named in honor of 1900s she was considered a spin- 1909, a few hours after his sixtieth William’s body was brought she had requested. William, ensuring that Lawrence ster, and it was assumed that she birthday. He was buried two days back to Appleton and buried Both George and Emma con- would continue to remember would never marry and continue later at Riverside Cemetery. A week at Riverside Cemetery near his tributed money for a building to George, his daughter, and her hus- to live in her father’s house for the to the day after he died, Emma and father-in-law. Before Emma died house the Conservatory that was band. Business as usual: The Bear Spot Real Scientists: David Rubin he might win. For him, it’s all be able to do it on the spot, in a Staff Writer about the art, and he avoids any- manner of minutes. However, if Catherine Albright thing that might distract from it. the concept is more involved, Bear Josh Trotter just biochemistry stuff, so I’ll just After a few minutes, one might spends time developing a sketch, Staff Writer be a biochem major.” D. J. Heimerl, owner and “It was fascinating!” exclaimed founder of The Bear Spot Tattoo, start to notice other details. On which he then applies on the cus- one wall, there is a large, color- tomer’s next visit. Albright. states his purpose with a few sim- For about two years now, Research will definitely be a ple words: “I’m an artist.” fully airbrushed design. Near the Bear gave me a quick tour of aforementioned displays, there is the tattoo application process, and Albright has been busy research- dominant goal in Albright’s future. Heimerl, known to most as ing the causes and effects of the She would like to be either a “Bear,” has been in the tattoo busi- a large mirror at rest. from that explanation, it became At first glance, it’s just a mir- clear why he shuns sloppiness. HRV, or human rhinovirus, better professor or ultimately a senior ness for over 20 years. For a time, known as the common cold. researcher. he lived in Las Vegas, working at ror, but a double take reveals an To an uninitiated observer, intricate glass etching. An impres- those needles look like buzzing, As with any research con- This summer, Albright has the well-known Sin City Tattoo Co. cerning viruses, samples must be been accepted to research at the For the past eight years, how- sive wooden table sitting in the whirling paintbrushes of death middle of the waiting area attracts that could cause more than a lit- obtained in order for a scientist University of Wisconsin-Madison ever, he has worked out of his to study them — live samples where she will be delving deeper studio on College Avenue, located attention for its carved designs. tle harm in the wrong hands. It All of these pieces are exam- takes a strong artistic mind and are the best. Albright is currently into the field of virology. Though just down the street from Taste concentrating on strains of HRV she does not know the specific of Thai and the annex known as ples of Bear side-projects. Aside a skilled hand to navigate those from tattoo work, Bear engages in tools. Because of this, Bear has in Lawrence’s campus population, topic of research, she is covering Con West. collecting live samples from peo- all her bases through even more Bear is a fairly well known Photoshop wizardry, oil painting, spent hours on his most involved airbrushing, and glass etching. projects. ple who are currently hosting the collaboration with Professor Hall. figure on the Lawrence campus. virus. “He’s teaching me cloning In the past week, I’ve learned that Judging by his belief that “nee- He takes pride in his work, and dles are like paintbrushes,” Bear his clients take pride in becoming These “nasal lavages,” the techniques so I can clone myself — if you mention the “tattoo art- technical term for booger samples, well, bacteria actually, plasmids,” ist on College Avenue” to enough views his work as a tattoo artist his work. Said Bear, “Everyone is in a wider creative framework. an individual — why should you are then sent off to another labora- explained Albright. “Cloning is, students, you will inevitably be tory that sequences the virus’ RNA. more or less, just copying DNA. rewarded with at least one of the The mediums might differ, but the have a tattoo that 12,000 other artistic intent is the same. people have?” Yet what Albright, along with It’s not like I could clone a sheep following: a look of recognition, an her mentor, Associate Professor of or something.” exclamation — “Bear!” — and an This philosophy of Bear’s In addition to respecting his even extends to driving around client’s individual tastes, Bear Chemistry David Hall, is concerned Albright is also learning tech- anecdote about his work. about deals more with the host’s niques of flow cytometry, “which is Upon entering The Bear Spot, town: the parking lot behind The always has a long talk with cus- Bear Spot is reportedly home tomers to gauge if they are actu- reaction to HRV than the actual just really advanced cell counting.” one might notice two colorful RNA sequence of the virus. Flow cytometry is a technique screens running a slideshow of to a creatively modified vintage ally ready to take the plunge. If Volkswagen Beetle. there seems to be some doubt, Specifically, Albright is that allows for analysis of cells’ past triumphs: that is, designs that researching the cause behind the physical and chemical character- showcase the best of Bear’s work. Bear’s attention to detail Bear might urge them to deliberate and artistic drive carry over into for a while longer. His argument: exacerbation of HRV in people istics using powerful machines The back room is also bound to with asthma compared to those capable of processing thousands draw one’s attention, arrayed as his teaching. It is customary for a tattoo lasts for the rest of your aspiring tattoo artists to appren- life, so what’s another year or two without. of particles per seconds. it is with serious equipment and Before Albright ever consid- Needless to say Albright all manner of official licenses and tice with an established master, of decision-making? and Bear learned from some of “I will not push anyone into a ered going around campus swab- spends, “an ungodly amount of certificates. bing the inside of people’s noses, time in the lab,” but when she’s You won’t notice any awards the best. He occasionally takes tattoo,” he emphasized. on apprentices here in Appleton, Indeed, it’s this artistic integ- she arrived at Lawrence wanting not working she has participates or plaques, but that’s not because to be a chemistry major. And after on Lawrence’s Quizbowl team and, Bear hasn’t won any. His designs but it’s rare for someone to last rity, along with a certain self-effac- through all of the training. ing, calm demeanor, that has won a year of intro chemistry and biol- until this year, has been a member have placed well at tattoo con- ogy classes she decided that she of Viking Chorale. ventions because his clients have According to Bear, there is a Bear so many fans on the Lawrence simple reason for this: “I don’t campus. It is easy to understand wanted to do research. She has also read nearly all attended them and promoted Alrbright was given the oppor- the Calvin & Hobbes anthologies. Bear’s work on his behalf. accept sloppy.” why this artist is well known and Clients normally meet with trusted. tunity to assist Professor Hall in Said Albright, “I would say that But if you hadn’t figured it out his virology research for her sum- Calvin is an inspiration except that yet, Bear is a purist. He doesn’t Bear for a consultation about their As Bear commented, “My art is desired design and a discussion at the center of my attention. Art mer before sophomore year and I disagree with most of the things enter contests on his own, and he the following year she finally real- he does — except for the Snowman doesn’t display whatever awards about the process. If it is some- is art, it doesn’t have any bound- thing relatively simple, Bear might aries.” ized, “Oh, this is pretty much all House of Horror.”

R, internship. While I do mean net- ferent and, in some cases, not one, which is something I have Internship working with staff, the bigger even in color, they are also simi- learned through my internship. Pantalones. gain is my connection to past lar to the faces I see today. The I am happy to be a part of a Brewki. continued from page 4 Lawrentians. pictures depict people doing the team that vows to bring “More Swimmers don’t ing impressions, though, has As I scan pictures from same things that we do here Light” to current and future come from the human connec- decades past, I notice that while at Lawrence, and in the same Lawrentians to come. wear pants. tion I have gained through my the faces may seem slightly dif- places. This campus is a united Love, M THE LAWRENTIAN

6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 Am I too beautiful? iPods and wear their Northface STAFF EDITORIAL J.B. Sivanich Op/Ed Editor jackets. No, I don’t like Valentine’s Day for the same reasons fin- gers don’t like touching stoves: Two weeks ago, we were proud to announce the elections of Andy King as President and The end of January always I’ve been burned too many times Ellie Crean as Vice-President of the Lawrence University Community Council. The elections ushers in what should be a wel- before. come period of the year for me. held by the previous administration were a remarkable success and deserve commendation. I know what you’re thinking, All the kiddy cocktails I ingested “Of all people, you, J.B. Sivanich We hope that these candidates will use the momentum garnered by the elections to attend to after long nights of Candyland — the most popular, best-look- two matters that are currently impeding LUCC. and “Beauty and the Beast” view- ing, most naturally brilliant, most The first concern we have in regard to LUCC is the sizeable presence of non-elected rep- ing that occupied me over break dominant intramural basketball resentatives — members of LUCC who are not elected but simply sign up — on committees. are finally out of my bloodstream. player to ever walk the grounds of The nature of the LUCC governing system places considerable stress on individual com- The end of January also marks this mortal campus — have been mittees at the expense of the general counsel. Most matters brought to the attention of LUCC the beginning of February, which ‘burned’?” Yes, dear reader, I know enter into committees — where courses of appropriate actions are decided — and then are means three things: the Super this may disorient your under- presented, with committee’s decisions, to the General Counsel where the committee’s sug- Bowl, the NBA All-Star game and standing of how the world works, Mardi Gras. It would seem that gestions are voted upon. This is logical since it makes for a more efficient governing process. but I ask that you overcome your any sports-loving Joe like myself initial shock to hear out my story. We are troubled by the fact that an organization that is supposed to represent the students couldn’t be more excited about Every first day of school, I relies on non-elected members to take part in a significant amount of their operations. We the recent turnings of the calendar engage in the normal scouting rit- would like to see a decrease of these non-elected members. leaves, but that ignores one date ual. Like everyone else, I usually LUCC should consider facing this particular problem either by increasing the responsi- that casts a shadow as long as one have narrowed down my top three bilities of already elected representatives by obliging them to join more committees or by of those Hummer stretch limos. by the end of second week. increasing the number of elected LUCC representatives so there are an adequate amount so Feb. 14, otherwise known as Next begins the long process committees do not have to accept non-elected members into their ranks. St. Valentine’s Day, is a day that of following them to class, follow- While we favor the latter idea, we hope LUCC considers the merits of both these recom- many in this part of the world ing their friends, memorizing their know and love. It’s a day where mendations for what is a very real problem. class schedules, learning their the candy aspect of Halloween, names, memorizing their friend’s Public engagement is another area where LUCC could focus its efforts. After the successful the Hallmark-card aspect of birth- names, finding out where they’re elections, LUCC should aim to find new ways to keep the student body informed on the issues days, the teddy-bear aspect of from, finding out where they live, they are addressing as well as what they plan to do about these issues. We understand that Christmas and the flowers aspect finding out what their hobbies LUCC supplies their minutes to anyone who asks, but this is not enough. of funerals all collide. As some- are, finding out what their activi- Three sensible ways of tackling this dilemma are consistently updating the minutes page one who has candy, Dilbert cards, ties are, becoming accomplished on their website, publicly posting the minutes in highly visible locations and occasionally teddy bears and Griegii Tulips list- in found-out hobbies and activi- tabling in locations where students could directly interact with LUCC representatives. Input ed under “Favorite Interests” on ties, becoming friends with their from constituents is an integral part to any representative government, which is why this my Facebook page, I should love friends, finding out when they are Valentine’s Day. But somehow I seemingly small matter is of such importance. most likely to be walking alone, don’t. finding out where the best spot to We believe that these two suggestions will facilitate LUCC’s continued pursuit of account- No, I’m not one of those kids perform a pratfall right in front of ability and efficiency, and we strongly encourage President-elect King and Vice President-elect who complains about Valentine’s them as they are walking alone and Crean, as well as all the members of LUCC, to heed them. Day being a “Hallmark holiday” forced upon America by evil corpo- rations as they listen to their Apple See Beautiful on page 7

dled is anything but “responsible.” peace to kill their innocent chil- Troop levels there are not down dren? Is this called peace to leave significantly from years past; there people weeping and morning?” Obama’s first year, pt. 1: war are currently still 107,000. Obama In his December speech, Obama plans to withdrawal “combat also said, “Violent extremism will Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Meanwhile the U.S.-led occupa- Patrick Miner troops” in August, but even if he not be finished quickly, and it Columnist Chiefs of Staff, said in an inter- tion forces are preparing for their does follow through on that, there extends well beyond Afghanistan view with The Washington Post largest offensive of the eight-year will still be 50,000 troops stationed and Pakistan. America will have to that the Obama administration war. 20,000 US, British, and Afghan “America, it’s time to start there. He said in December that all show our strength in the way that put no holds on troop levels in forces are planned to invade Marja, bringing our troops home. It’s US troops will be out of Iraq by we end wars and prevent conflict, Afghanistan and that the US com- a town of 80,000 in the southwest. time to admit that no amount the end of 2011, but that is highly not just how we wage wars. We’ll mander there was to request as During his Dec. 1 speech of American lives can resolve the unlikely given his record of broken have to be nimble and precise in many troops as he felt were need- announcing the troop-increase, political disagreement that lies at promises. Just as the surge-then- our use of military power. Where ed. At the same time, the Marines Obama also said, “These additional the heart of someone else’s civil exit strategy failed in Iraq, so too al-Qaeda and its allies attempt to launched their largest offensive American and international troops war. That’s why I have a plan will it fail in Afghanistan. establish a foothold, whether in since the Vietnam War, involving will allow us to accelerate hand- that will bring our combat troops Indiscriminate killing has Somalia or Yemen or elsewhere, 4,000 Marines as well as many ing over responsibility to Afghan home by March of 2008. Letting never brought peace to any region they must be confronted by grow- Afghan troops. forces and allow us to begin the the Iraqis know that we will not be and occupation by an outside force ing pressure and strong partner- By December, Obama transfer of our forces out of there forever is our last, best hope is no way to encourage democ- ships.” announced he would send 30,000 Afghanistan in July of 2011. Just to pressure the Sunni and Shia to racy. In Rethink Afghanistan, a This rhetoric hints at the cur- additional troops to fight in as we have done in Iraq, we will come to the table and find peace.” 2009 documentary about the war rent U.S. presence in Pakistan and Afghanistan, bringing the total execute this transition responsibly, So said Barack Obama Feb. 10, in Afghanistan directed by Robert Yemen. According to ABC News, to nearly 100,000. Testifying taking into account conditions on 2007, when he announced his can- Greenwald (Iraq for Sale: The War President Obama directly ordered before Congress last week, Mullen the ground. We will continue to didacy for President of the United Profiteers, Wal-Mart: The High Cost two cruise missile attacks in said, “By the middle of this year, advise and assist Afghan security States. Now, as we near March of of Low Price), an Afghan civilian is Yemen in December. Afghanistan will surpass Iraq, for forces to ensure they can succeed 2010, two years after his goal for quoted as saying, “The Americans Under the Bush administra- the first time since 2003, as the over the long haul.” bringing the troops home from came to keep peace for us. Is location with the most deployed The way in which the so-called Iraq, there is still no end in sight. this called peace, to drop bombs American forces.” “transition” in Iraq has been han- In early July, Admiral Mike on people’s homes? Is this called See Obama on page 8

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Memo to the GOP: Time to grow up and help out Zach Davis nees to executive office. In the action has set a precedent and minority parties in the future, we to appropriate enough money to Columist Senate, motions to proceed to the holds are used in this immature, can say goodbye to our hopes of rebuild even half of the most dan- consideration of a bill must have partisan way in the future, expect getting even slightly controversial gerously out-of-date public works. I’m getting increasingly scared unanimous consent. Shelby with- damaging government inaction. legislation passed. In the short Americans are still disgustingly by the behavior of Republicans in drew his consent to proceed in The sad thing is that Shelby term, this means people without dependent on oil, and though we high places. To call their recent the confirmation process for every isn’t an outlier here. The access to health insurance will have neither a viable energy alter- actions counterproductive is a Obama nominee currently on the Republican strategy under Obama continue to not have health insur- native to deploy when the global huge understatement. The minor- slate. Though he couched his move seems to be “just say no.” Weighty ance, and the governmental debt oil supply dries up for good nor a ity party can usually get away with in generic “unaddressed security bills like health care, the stimulus, my children and grandchildren will coherent environmental policy to acting a little irrationally since concerns” Republican rhetoric, financial reforms and the increase have to deal with will continue to try to reverse some of the damage they don’t have to deal with the his spokesman confirmed Shelby of the federal debt limit have met grow. In the long term, who knows we’ve done to the planet, Congress gritty, mucky responsibilities that placed the holds because he wasn’t with almost unanimous resistance what issues our government will can’t make even an inch of forward come with running the country on getting the funding he was prom- from congressional Republicans. be too paralyzed to address? progress in weaning us off oil or a daily basis. Current Republicans ised for two earmarks he secured These bills address issues that My math teacher in high school protecting our habitat. Our lack are taking this a little far, though. in 2008. Republicans and Democrats agree argued paralysis was the ideal gov- of financial regulation led to our It seems like they’re crossing The hold is normally a use- need to be addressed. However, ernmental situation. Nothing bad current recession, but Congress the line between principled objec- ful tool for senators to get more the Republicans unfailingly take gets through Congress; everything can’t agree on new regulations that tion and knee-jerk obstructionism. time to read through a bill. In rare issue with the specifics of the bill stays the same as it was yesterday. might prevent this from recurring. This pays obvious short-term divi- cases, it’s a tool for senators to — we need to reduce the deficit, He might get his wish: if our cur- Politicians who see no farther dends: it keeps Democratic bills obstruct worryingly extreme bills but we can’t do that by raising rent Congressmen aren’t careful, than the next news cycle or the from passing through Congress or nominees. Shelby’s abuse of the taxes or cutting Medicare spend- paralysis will become the order next election will let these issues and increases public discontent system — he’s essentially holding ing! — and, more frustrating still, of the day, with two entrenched cripple our country. Obstinacy with the paralyzed majority party. Obama’s nominees hostage until bring no suggestions to the table. parties refusing to budge an inch. and inaction are useful short-term However, Republicans — all poli- he gets his pork-barrel ransom — Knee-jerk opposition works In this case, everyone will suf- tools, but those who rely too heav- ticians, for that matter — need snagged him the headlines, and fine on the playground in middle fer, because our government needs ily on them — Republicans, at the to start considering the long-term strengthened his Republican cred, school, but when there are millions to be flexible to anticipate and moment — would do well to take implications of their actions. but showed little foresight. of Americans without health insur- respond to dangers the future a look into our future and think Richard Shelby, a Republican Those nominees are on the ance and the country is facing a holds. hard about what kind of country senator from Alabama, made slate because there are empty fed- nasty recession and the prospect Just a few examples: Our coun- they want to leave to the next headlines a few days ago when eral jobs right now. Because of of defaulting on its governmental try’s infrastructure is badly out of generations. he put a hold on every one of Shelby, there are courts that still debt, something needs to be done. date: we’re relying on 50-year-old President Obama’s 70-some nomi- need judges and executive offic- If the Republican strategy bridges, dams and water sanita- es without directors. If Shelby’s becomes the game plan for all tion systems. Congress can’t agree

Lost scarves and found money quandaries vous laughter and quick exits. Beautiful I even stopped using words you need to be prepared for the benefit of publicly humiliating her. and just started grunted in worst. Even in our post-CSI soci- Maybe that solution isn’t the continued from page 6 monosyllables: same thing. By ety, finders are still keepers, and most practical, but I’m not sure finding out what kind of jokes now, I’ve just given up; I’ve possession is still nine-tenths of there are practical solutions to they think are funny. This is a resigned myself to living vicari- the law, so it’ll be hard to convince this problem. You’ve already tried pretty simple and doesn’t take ously through GQ photo shoots anyone that the scarf that she has asking her about it, and she shut that long. and George Clooney movies. is, in fact, yours. You also have to you down. I’d love to offer you What really gets me though I have spent four long years be open to the possibility that she some reasonable recourse, but I’m is the moment directly follow- in this purgatory, but, luckily, actually did buy the scarf at the afraid there isn’t any. The good ing this: everything goes awry. graduation is quickly approach- rare-gifts-from-France store, and news is, it’s just a scarf, so while It feels like all my preparation ing us. There are always cities the resemblance to yours is mere you’re only down a nice gift, little was in vain. I talk, comfortably like New York, Paris or Moscow coincidence. miss Stealy McScarftaker will have and with great wit. I smile and where my prowess will be more Having said that, this prob- to live out the rest of here college make small, non-aggressive appreciated. ably is your scarf, and this girl is career with the stupid nickname I signs of care and affection. But This Valentine’s Day coin- probably lying to you. These lies just made up. regardless of what I do, the cides with the NBA All-Star are probably more motivated by objects of my pursuit eventu- game, something I have been Drew Baumgartner wanting to save face than want- Dear Drew, ally turn the color of Santa’s looking forward to for weeks. Columist ing to get away with the perfect I found $20 on the ground. hat and laugh in short, hushed I plan on watching the game scarf heist, but she is lying to you. What do I do? tones before rushing off in a by myself. This will not sad- Dear Drew, Unfortunately, those lies are pretty —New Money in New Downer sort of quickened trot. den me, though, as I will take Funny story. My friend went much all she needs to keep your I’ve tried everything. I comfort in fact that there are to France and brought me back a scarf. This is one of the true philo- stopped wearing deodorant: others out there — LeBron, beautiful, one-of-a-kind scarf. Nice At this point, it’s your word sophical questions of our time. more blushing, nervous laugh- Kobe, etc. — who understand right? Well, I left it in the con over against hers, which means no I’ve seen the stock answers rang- ter and quick exits. I stopped my plight. night, and couldn’t find it the next scarves are going to change hands. ing from “ask if anybody dropped showering: more blushing, ner- morning. I checked the office and What you need is more evidence. I any money” to “look both ways the lost and found, but it wasn’t suggest you find a hat that match- and slip it in your pocket,” but a there. I was ready to give up hope, es your scarf perfectly — one that friend turned me onto a far supe- but a saw a girl wearing it at no unscrupulous stealer of such a rior solution: donate the money to money, so I always ask, but failing than unsuspecting bankrollers for lunch the other day. She claims she scarf could pass up. Mark the tag charity. This sidesteps the whole anyone’s claim to it, donating to my next trip to the VR. bought it, but it definitely had the with something distinct, and leave stealing vs. getting duped by some- charity seems like the best solu- If anyone comes by later look- same tear at the corner that mine it in the same place you left your one who didn’t actually just drop tion. You get the good feelings of ing for their long-lost Jackson, you did. How do I get my scarf back? scarf. If this girl is your scarf thief, their money issue, because you’re donating to charity, without any can pad the bad news that it’s gone —Stolen-From in Sage she’ll nab the hat, and you can giving it away no matter what. of the bad feelings of not having with the good news that somebody catch her with the hard evidence of Of course, it just makes sense money for pizza Saturday night. I doesn’t have to go hungry tonight. I think I have some advice your marked tag. You can confront to make sure that your not just also like that it turns careless indi- Everybody wins. for you, Stolen-From, but I think her in a public place for the added forking over somebody else’s viduals into philanthropists rather

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 Bishop Allen rocks café, sits down with Lawrentian Tom Pilcher from record labels] were all self- Staff Writer released.

New York indie pop band Lawrentian: Has being signed to a Bishop Allen packed the campus label changed things for you guys center café with both students as a band? and Appleton community mem- bers Saturday night, inspiring the Rudder: It has. I was thinking mixed crowd to dance along to about this the other day. It’s very their singular brand of pop. subtle but the difference is there Before the band played, I sat for sure. We got a booking agent down to talk to Christian Rudder, because we had a label, and once Bishop Allen’s electric guitar play- you have a booking agent your er, singer and half of their main tours are better. It’s just these songwriting team. little incremental things. As far as [our] nationwide [popularity], I Lawrentian: So how long have you think that’s mostly just based on guys been together, and how did the music we put out rather than what label we’re on. The label defi- the band start? Photo courtesy of Jami Lin nitely does a lot of little things that Rudder: Well, I’ve been playing we wouldn’t get done ourselves when he got development money “The Broken String,” because the music with Justin [Rice, the lead though. for the movie — which is about Lawrentian: As a band, what’s whole point of re-recording the singer] as kind-of Bishop Allen for New York bands and nightlife — your songwriting process like? Do songs was to do them in a better about seven years or so. This ver- Lawrentian: What’s it like for you wanted to have it be authentic, so you and Justin write most of the place. For an album on a label, I sion of the band has been together as a mid-level band as far as your he went to a whole bunch of clubs songs? don’t think it should sound quite for about two years, though. The career and popularity? and just saw bands for six months. as homespun, which is the great band basically formed because He saw us totally randomly, he Rudder: Yeah, Justin and I write part about the EP format, since it Justin and I had been friends for- Rudder: The way music works liked us, he asked me and Justin to most of the songs. One of us works to have it feel more home- ever, because we went to college these days, it’s pretty viable to be go out for a drink with him and we comes up with a part to start from, spun. together. a medium-sized band like us. You did, and he told us he wanted us to like words, melody or an instru- can do it as your job, basically, be in his movie, and we said okay. mental part, and then we sit down Lawrentian: So do you have any Lawrentian: You signed to the and if you’re smart about it and and try to build it into a song. I end plans for recording this year? Dead Oceans record label fairly work relatively hard you’re fine. Lawrentian: Did the film end up up doing a lot of the arranging and recently and were unsigned before We don’t have day jobs to go back changing things for you career- editing and he focuses on lyrics. Rudder: Yeah definitely, these are that, right? to at this point. wise at all? probably the only shows we’ll play Lawrentian: Your EPs have a very until the end of the year. We want Rudder: Yeah, our first album Lawrentian: You guys were recent- Rudder: It definitely did, but again, homespun sound to them. Did you to get in the studio to record and [“Charm School”] and the EP ly in the film “Nick and Norah’s it was subtle. We definitely sold try to emulate that for “The Broken hopefully we’ll have a record done project [the band released twelve Infinite Playlist.” How did you end some records because of it, and String” and “Grrr…”[the two most by the summer. self-produced EPs of new mate- up with that job? the exposure definitely helped, but recent records after being signed]? rial in 2006 to generate interest not in a way that’s like night and Rudder: The director [Peter Sollett], day. Rudder: Not really, especially for

Her last album, “Ys” garnered her near-universal acclaim and was Sound Choices: Bands that you should know near the top of many year-end lists. However, not many people I is on the verge of releasing his York. I would describe the music 4. The Tallest Man on Earth know share my love of all things Alex Schaaf first “mini-album,” titled “Boy.” of Oberhofer as the experimental Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan, Bob Arts & Entertainment Joanna, so I though it fitting to Caulfield has been gaining in buzz vocals of Animal Collective meet- Dylan, Bob Dylan. There. Now that include her on the list. Newsom lately: Pitchfork posted one of his ing with the energy of Passion I’ve gotten that out of the way, has one of the most distinctive This week I’m hoping to shine songs, and soon after he opened Pit, in a good way. He’s got the we can continue. Yes, Kristian musical styles at work in music a light on a few bands that are for Deacon, of Animal Collective, potential to reach a wide audience, Matsson shares many traits with today. For one, her main instru- the not the most well known, but at a show in Paris, where he is cur- as his music is edgy enough to be the legendary Dylan, but the com- ment is the harp. Secondly, her that I think deserve a close look. rently studying abroad. loved by the blog crowd, but acces- parison barely does him justice, vocals are very divisive, her shrill Three of these bands are basi- The music of Young Man is sible enough to reach that crucial as flattering as it is. The music of enunciations making it hard some- cally completely unknown, one is hard to pin down, but it belongs 14-year-old female audience. the Tallest Man on Earth is bare times to decide whether she is 8 moderately known, and one is well in the same vein as Grizzly Bear, Must-listen track: “Away FRM and simple; accompanied only by years old or 80. On top of that, her known but almost none of my Deerhunter, Panda Bear, and other U” his acoustic guitar, Matsson spews last album consisted of five songs, friends know of her or like her, so similar bands. Caulfield’s voice well thought-out lyrics over inven- all around the 10-minute mark. she’s on the list. is the main event, lending easy 3. Yawn tive strumming. I usually get bored But once you’re hooked, you’re By creating this list, I hope to comparisons to Daniel Rossen and Yawn is from Chicago, and with artists like this, the “a guy hooked for good. She has a new gain as many “obscure indie fan” Noah Lennox, but with enough they are actually quite similar to and his guitar” kind of musician, album coming out this year, and points as possible. Because, really, uniqueness to stand out among Oberhofer, now that I think of it. but a song from his upcoming new it’s over two hours long. A triple- what’s the point in listening to those artists. The songs of “Boy” They’ve got a nice mix of electron- album got me hooked, and going album. That’s right. The three new something if all of your friends focus on a nostalgic look back at ics and floor tom beats, and their back to listen to his debut album songs that have come out so far have already heard of it and you childhood, in a delightfully charm- upbeat songs are sure to reach a sealed the deal. have been outstanding, so this is can’t patronizingly tell them what ing way. bigger audience soon. They just Must-listen track: “King of sure to be another big year for Ms. they are missing? Must-listen track: “Five” released a new EP, and I’m sure a Spain” Newsom. full-length is on the way. Must-listen track: “Emily” 1. Young Man 2. Oberhofer Must-listen track: “Kind of 5. Joanna Newsom Young Man is Colin Caulfield, Oberhofer is the music of Brad Guy” Alright, so I know Joanna a 20-year-old from Chicago who Oberhofer, currently living in New Newsom is not exactly “obscure.”

place. These attacks on alleged attacks, only five hit their marks, Back in July, Richard death of three U.S. soldiers last Obama al-Qaeda targets inside Pakistan al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders. Holbrooke, the Obama admin- week, Holbrooke said, “There’s have increased dramatically in The number of Pakistani civilians istration’s Special Envoy for nothing secret about their pres- continued from page 6 frequency and severity under killed under Obama in one year Afghanistan and Pakistan, said, ence.” tion, air strikes on settlements Obama. According to Pakistani is more than the total number “People think that the U.S. has More on Obama’s first year as in the Federally Administered authorities, U.S. drone strikes killed during Bush’s presidency troops in Pakistan. Well, we president next week. Tribal Areas on the Afghanistan- killed 708 people in 44 preda- — 123 civilians were killed last don’t.” Then after a roadside Pakistan border were common- tor attacks in 2009. Of the 44 month alone. bomb incident involving the

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Coming to Ebène String Quartet pulls off impressive performance Olivia Hendricks December Editor’s Choice and Ebène Quartet — minus one — forth the melody. At the end of your senses Staff Writer received five stars from both BBC failed to exhibit flexibility. Instead, the piece, both musicians leapt Music Magazine and London’s what was lost in flexibility of genre up from their seats with a devil- Though the word “Ebène” may Sunday Times. Albums that were was made up for by flexibility of may-care attitude, poking fun at Music be unfamiliar to concertgoers, almost equally successful included ensemble. The Lawrence audience the title of the piece when Herzog most know that the word “quartet” a 2006 live Haydn recording and a was able to witness the ability of stole Merlin’s eyeglasses. Tuesday, February 16 indicates the incorporation of four 2009 Brahms recording. the players to conform to a new Yet while the second piece musicians, not three, which is the While the original program leader. was fun, it wasn’t until after the number of suave, young French would have highlighted composi- Le Magadure, who typical- intermission that the true quar- Peter Gabriel men that walked out onto the stage tions the Quartet is known for ly takes the passenger seat to tet emerged. As if they had gone of the Memorial Chapel Friday, — Haydn’s “The Rider” Quartet, Colombet since he is usually sec- backstage, had a pep talk and came "Scratch My Back" Feb. 5 as part of Lawrence’s Artist Brahms’s “Quartet in C Minor,” and ond violin, became the director for back out with twice the confidence, Series. Debussy’s “Quartet in G Minor” the night, since the violinist is typi- when the players played the final Field Music Yet while the audience may — the remaining three players cally responsible for giving cues. piece, the Beethoven trio, no one instead had to alter the program The first piece, the Schubert, could complain that any element "Measure" not have gotten what it expected, it certainly got something good to include Schubert’s “String Trio seemed a little shaky, with difficult was missing, be it sensitivity, thrill- Dum Dum Girls nonetheless. in B-flat Major,” Beethoven’s “Duet sections such as rests followed by ing crescendos, unified ensemble, Ebène Quartet members in E-flat Major for Viola and Cello,” sudden bursts of music not always or even a fourth player. "Jail La La" Gabriel Le Magadure, violin, and another Beethoven, “Serenade happening in sync. Nevertheless, From its carefully drawn-out Mathieu Herzog, viola, and Raphëel in D Major for Violin, Viola, and the lower harmonies were rich and harmonies, to its gemlike piano Merlin, cello, were all present, but Cello.” the comic effects within the music passages, from the adorable piz- due to illness, first violinist Pierre In addition, the quartet is were emphasized by Herzog’s the- zicato sections to the heart-racing Colombet stayed in France. Initially known for its flexibility between atrical facial expressions. conclusion, the Beethoven was it was a little difficult not to be dis- genres. The players frequently For the second piece, violin- complete. The audience knew it, appointed by Colombet’s absence, throw in jazz pieces, pop pieces ist Le Magadure got a break dur- and so did the musicians. The given the success the group has and other improvised works as ing Beethoven’s duo for viola and applause was wild; and so was the experienced as a whole. treats for the audience during an cello, “With Two Eyeglasses.” This style with which the encore was In 2008, the Quartet released encore, but with Colombet absent, piece revealed again the ability of performed. a Virgin Classics album featur- the group was forced to stick to the ensemble to rearrange into a The Ebène Quartet, renowned ing pieces by Ravel, Debussy, and the trio-friendly but not-so-unex- duet and still sound full. for its youth and innovation, final- Fauré that was named Gramophone pected Beethoven for an encore. Herzog and Merlin were espe- ly emerged, maybe not in name, Yet it can’t be said that the cially skilled in tossing back and but certainly in attitude.

Movies from studying abroad in France, to TV is the answer: Super Bowl commercials meeting the girl of his dreams, to Friday, February 12 having a baby, all through Google any commercial that features Betty did enjoy the astronomers being searches. Beth Carpenter White is at least 10 percent bet- threatened by the complete annihi- My other favorite commercial Staff Writer ter than every other commercial lation of Earth, and chose to spend had nothing to do with the quality "The Wolfman" playing on TV. Therefore, Snickers their last moments drinking a cold of the ad, or the thought behind it. Monster.com merely put a bea- "Percy Jackson & This is the first year I’ve ever clearly had the best ad, because Bud Lite. watched the Super Bowl. And by it featured Betty White playing There was also the “LOST” par- ver playing a fiddle on the televi- the Olympians: The “watched,” I mean that I waited for football. ody - the castaways chose to drink sion screen and that was really those big guys to stop throwing Another great ad spot was Bud Lite instead of escaping from all I needed to be convinced that Lightning Thief" the leather thing around so I could David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey the island. I don’t actually watch Monster.com is the best website in see some commercials. and Jay Leno sitting awkwardly “LOST”, so I don’t know if it was the universe. Apparently Monster. "Valentine’s Day" In the interest of being — sort on a couch watching the Super a good parody, but at least it was com can even help a fiddling bea- of — topical, I’ve decided to take Bowl together. It involved David relevant. ver achieve his or her dreams. I "Videocracy" a break from TV on DVD and talk Letterman making fun of Jay Leno, In a very “meta” Bud Lite com- was inspired. about the important things that and that’s all I really need to sway mercial, a man built a house out The Super Bowl also got me are currently driving internet dis- me in the direction of watching of cans of Bud Lite, including the excited for the Harry Potter resort cussion: Super Bowl ads. Letterman. It even made me like refrigerator, which contained bot- opening in Orlando this spring In all fairness, I did only see Oprah a little bit. tles of Bud Lite. Note to self: Never and showed me that apparently the first half of the game, but as Budweiser, apparently, has an build a house out of something CSI: Miami is going to outer space, far as I can tell from my Internet inexhaustible budget and played consumable. a nice bottle of Coca-Cola is all it research, that’s where all the best about a million commercials dur- The Google love story ad is takes for the town of Springfield to commercials took place anyway. ing the first half alone. Not all of also worth mentioning - taking the be nice to Mr. Burns, and auto-tun- I think everyone can agree that these were successes; however I viewer through an entire love story, ing has really taken over the world.

Artist Spotlight: Tim Phelan

Molly Wilson Phelan got his start playing Dempster, Dean Pertl and a few Staff Writer trombone in his hometown of other students in the racquet- DVD Bettendorf, IA. ball court as his best musical Tuesday, February 16 Tim Phelan’s not the type Says Phelan, “My dad had experience this year. of guy to draw attention to a trombone around from when Phelan tells us that learning himself, but throughout his five he’d played for a year in sixth the didjeridu was easy to pick "Law Abiding Citizen" years at Lawrence he’s been grade... plus my brother played up, just like when he taught thoroughly immersed in, and an trombone and since he was himself to throat sing on a six- "Good Hair" important part of, the Lawrence older I pretty much wanted to hour car trip this summer — "Black Dynamite" music scene. do whatever he did.” a skill that can take people Upon coming to Lawrence, years to learn. But that’s typical “Coco Before Chanel” A super-senior majoring in trombone performance, Phelan Phelan switched to bass trom- Tim Phelan, modestly exceeding was in the Lawrence Symphony bone, which he’d already got- expectations and taking you by Orchestra for two years, the ten a taste of playing in the surprise. Photo courtesy of Tim Phelan Bix Biederbecke Youth Memorial If you want to experience Lawrence University Jazz But that concert is sold out, Jazz Band in high school. his dashing good looks, easy Ensemble (LUJE) for three years, and if you weren’t lucky enough When Phelan’s not playing charm and, of course, his musi- and the Lawrence University to grab tickets, you can still the trombone, though, you — cianship for yourself, you still Wind Ensemble for four years. catch him at his senior recital and probably most people in have a few chances before he Phelan was also a member April 16, where he’ll be play- a 20-mile radius — can very graduates. of the Union Street Brass Band, ing works including pieces by clearly hear him playing his Phelan will be playing Fred which memorably crashed cam- Piazzola and a transcription didjeridu. Trombone professor Sturm’s commissioned piece pus life’s Mardi Gras event sev- for bass trombone of Mahler’s Nick Keelan made the instru- “Migrations” with LUJE in the eral years ago, and plays in the “Songs of a Wayfarer.” ments for his students out of Feb. 19 Bobby McFerrin concert. Liam O’Brien Family Band. Until then, keep your ears a piece of PVC pipe for the Phelan describes the piece as Phelan has also been a open for the dulcet tones of his visit of esteemed trombonist traditional music of more than Trivia Master for three years, PVC pipe didjeridu and maybe and didjeridu player Stuart a dozen different cultures and famously, or perhaps infamous- he’ll even throat sing for you. ly, hosting Trombone Hour with Dempster. peoples brought together into a Nathan Lane. Phelan cites playing with jazz context. THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Men’s Basketball picks up two wins over the weekend Lawrence University

Beth Larsen nine rebounds, and two blocks. Staff Writer After the Blue Boys’ initial lead, the Vikings held them to a mere 2-for-17 shooting from beyond The Lawrence University Men’s the arc for the rest of the game. Basketball team (10-10, 7-6 MWC) Lawrence shot 61.3 percent in the earned two important wins last second half and 54.2 percent for weekend, defeating Illinois College the game. and Knox College in a pair of Following their victory against come-from-behind wins to move Illinois College, the Vikings had to into a tie for fourth place in the fight for a 75-67 win over confer- conference. ence bottom-feeder Knox (2-17, In Friday’s game, Illinois 2-10 MWC) on Saturday afternoon. College (9-10, 5-7 MWC) hit six Lawrence took an early 16-2 3-pointers early to build a 19-7 Standings lead in the first half, but Knox lead, but Lawrence fought back to retaliated by making eight 3-point- close the score at the first half at Men's Basketball ers to take a 39-37 lead. A Jon 35-30 in favor of the Blue Boys. MWC O'All Mays layup with 45 seconds to Three minutes into the second St. Norbert 13-1 19-2 go left the score tied at 39-39 at half, the Blue Boys were holding Ripon 9-4 14-6 the half. onto a 39-36 lead, but the Vikings Lake Forest 9-4 11-9 Knox jumped out to a quick launched a 21-0 run in the sec- Carroll 8-6 13-8 four-point lead in the second ond half to give Lawrence a 57-39 Photo courtesy of Paul WIlke Lawrence 7-6 10-10 half, but the Vikings’ comeback lead. During the seven-minute run, Illinois College 5-7 9-10 would be much less dramatic than Borresen had 16 points and nine the conference tournament. With senior John Dekker made three Beloit 5-9 7-13 in the previous game. With less rebounds, and Crisman added 14 three games left in the regular successive 3-pointers and junior Grinnell 4-9 6-14 than 12 minutes left, Lawrence points and five assists. Dustin Lee season, Lawrence stands tied with Erik Borresen scored six points. Monmouth 4-9 5-15 took a 48-47 lead with a layup by had five assists and capped a 13-6 Carroll University (12-8, 7-6 MWC) Dekker led the Vikings with 21 Knox 2-11 2-18 Borresen and held the lead for the run in the game with back-to-back for the fourth and final spot in the points and five assists, and Tyler rest of the game. 3-pointers. conference tournament, though Crisman contributed 15 points. Women's Basketball For the second game in a row, The Vikings travel to first-place the Pioneers hold the tiebreaker Borresen — in what has become MWC O'All Dekker led the Vikings, notch- St. Norbert College next Saturday with a better overall record. a rare event — was held shy of a St. Norbert 12-2 17-3 ing 23 points and 11 rebounds. to continue their push towards double-double, adding 10 points, Ripon 11-2 15-5 Lake Forest 10-3 14-6 Carroll 8-6 13-8 Illinois College 6-6 11-8 Women’s Basketball loses heartbreaker to Knox College Monmouth 6-7 11-9 Beloit 6-8 8-13 Erik Borresen four minutes of the game and had the Vikings could build. Nakita Chadwick pulled down a Knox 4-8 9-10 Staff Writer built a commanding 18-4 lead by However, with 5:55 left, Knox game-high 10 boards. Grinnell 2-10 4-15 the 9:00 mark in the first half. took a 41-40 lead off a jumper The Vikings were supposed Lawrence 0-13 2-17 Although they led for almost However, Knox rallied, scoring from Kelly Ricketts. With 41 sec- to return to action last Tuesday the entire first 35 minutes of the the next 13 points to make the onds left, Knox had built a 51-44 at Silver Lake College; however, Hockey game, the Lawrence Vikings wom- game 18-17 with four minutes left lead over the Vikings, and the weather conditions forced the MCHA O'All en’s basketball team (2-17, 0-13 in the first half. The Vikings fought Vikings would not get within four game to be rescheduled to this North Division MWC) lost 54-50 to Knox College back to hold a 28-25 lead going points the rest of the way, falling Monday night. Marian 13-2-0 14-6-0 in a heartbreaker at home Saturday into the break. 54-50. The Vikings next play again Lawrence 7-7-1 8-11-1 afternoon. The game was close through Laura Aerts scored 21 points, Saturday when they face St. Northland 4-11-1 4-16-1 Lawrence held Midwest the majority of the second half, grabbed seven rebounds, and Norbert (16-3, 11-2 MWC) in De Finlandia 2-13-1 3-16-2 Conference opponent Knox (9-10, with the Lawrence lead climbing had six steals to lead the Vikings Pere. 4-8 MWC) scoreless for the first as high as seven points and Knox in their losing effort. Kaneesha South Division constantly erasing any lead that Walker scored 13 points, and Adrian 16-0-0 18-3-0 MSOE 10-5-1 11-8-2 Lake Forest 7-8-1 7-12-1 Concordia 0-13-3 0-17-4 Q1: The Saints’ 31-17 win over the Colts in Super Bowl XLIV marked the fifth time that the stadium currently known as Sun Life Stadium has hosted a Super Bowl. However, it’s the first time that this Sports trivia constantly-renamed stadium has hosted a Super Bowl while known as Sun Life Stadium. How many names has the stadium had since it opened in 1987?

A1: Seven. The stadium opened as “Joe Robbie Stadium” after the original owner of the Dolphins, then became Pro Player Park in 1996. After just one year, “Pro Player Park” became “Pro Player Stadium,” then ten years later the Dolphins stadium became “Dolphins Stadium.” That lasted for ten years, at which point the “s” was dropped from the end of “Dolphins.” From 2009-10, the stadium’s name was changed to “Land Shark Stadium” in a deal with Jimmy Buffett, and just before this year’s Super Bowl, its name was changed again — for a five-year span — to Sun Life Stadium.

Q2: What was the last year in which the English Premier League was won by a team other than one of the sides known as the “Big Four?”

A2: In the 1994-95 season, Blackburn Rovers took the title despite a 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the last game of the season. Blackburn had been promoted only three years prior to winning the title, and only four years later, they were relegated again to Division One. Statistics are courtesy of www.lawrence.edu, www. mchahockey.com and www. Q3: The Cotswold Olympick Games, revived in 1963 after a 150-year hiatus but beginning in England during the reign of James I, notably midwestconference.org feature a five-mile cross-country race, a tug-of-war, and what other traditional England sport also known as hacking? and are current as of Feb. 10, 2010. A3: Shin kicking. Contestants stuff their pants with straw and then proceed to try and knock their opponents to the ground by kicking them repeatedly in the shins. Usually set in a best-of-three format, shin kicking matches generally become more and more interesting as a tourna- ment progresses — by the finals, the competitors are barely able to stand even at the start of each match.

the MLB playoffs, though he has Super Bowl XLIV last Sunday. favorite for the Winter Olympics, In sports news... also drawn criticism for ending The Saints’ comeback from a revealed that she had severe- the All-Star Game in a tie in 2002 10-0 deficit tied the Super Bowl ly bruised her right shin while MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee and canceling the World Series record. Saints quarterback Drew training in Austria last week. Brewers announced plans this in response to a players’ strike Brees and Colts quarterback While Vonn said that the injury week to erect a statue of MLB in 1994. Peyton Manning combined for was severe enough to force her commissioner Bud Selig out- —www.espn.com 621 yards on 63-of-84 passing, a to scratch from most competi- side Miller Park. Selig, a former Super Bowl record for number of tions, she still plans to ski in the LET’S Brewers owner and the owner MIAMI — A late interception completions in one game. Olympics, though her chances of who moved the Brewers — then by Indiana University gradu- —www.nfl.com winning multiple gold medals as ate Tracy Porter gave the New expected are greatly diminished. GO the Seattle Pilots — to Milwaukee, is known as the commissioner Orleans Saints a 31-17 win VANCOUVER — American skier —www.espn.com that introduced the wild card to over the Indianapolis Colts in Lindsay Vonn, a gold-medal VIKES! THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010 SPORTS 11 Men’s Hockey splits series with Northland Athletes of the week Jon Mays ing the series, looked to continue od after a Billy Siers goal, the Staff Writer their dominance over Northland Vikings quickly fell into a 3-1 hole. by Alyssa Onan and head into the final stretch of The Lumberjacks’ flurry of goals The Lawrence University Men’s their season on a winning streak. seemed to catch the Vikings off Hockey team was looking to gain In the series opener, Lawrence guard, as Northland’s second and some momentum for the remain- came out strong, picking up three third goals came just 18 seconds Madeline Steininger: der of the season when they faced goals in the first period of the apart. Northland in a home-and-home opening game and never looking Howe scored again in the third series last weekend. back. Lawrence’s newly-crowned period to cut the lead to 3-2, but Indoor Track The Vikings had won the all-time leading scorer, Marc Howe, the Vikings proved unable to close previous 22 games against the scored twice for the Vikings, and the gap. Despite holding a 26-20 Lumberjacks entering the series fellow senior Mike Ackley also advantage in shots, the Vikings and hadn’t lost to Northland in added a goal. (8-10-1, 7-6-1 MCHA) fell 5-2. 25 games. Lawrence’s dominance Lawrence goalie Evan Johnson The Vikings will look to snap over Northland dates all the way notched 23 saves in the victory, out of their funk this weekend in back to November 2003, when the adding, “It feels good to get this a series against the red-hot Marian Lumberjacks won 4-3 to end an win, and hopefully it will propel us University Sabres (14-6-0, 13-2-0 eight-game losing streak to the for the rest of the season.” MCHA,) who have won their last Vikings, only to lose 5-1 the next However, the Vikings lost their nine consecutive games. Beginning momentum in the very next game, with a home game at 7 p.m. Friday, day and start a streak of even more Photo courtesy of Madeline Steininger impressive length. falling behind the Lumberjacks the three-game set will conclude (4-16-1, 4-11-1 MCHA) early. with a Saturday-Sunday series in The Vikings, who were 1-9-1 How does it feel to break Lawrence’s high jump record? in their previous 11 games enter- Despite holding a 1-0 lead Fond du Lac. midway through the first peri- It feels great, and pretty unexpected at this point in the sea- son. I have been training hard, but didn’t anticipate performing so well this early. Ramble on the roof: Reading period and the brain What are the team goals for this season? As with every team, we all hope to perform our best and Torrin Thatcher to disband the Montreal Expos and improve every weekend. Our ultimate goal is to compete hard Columnist Minnesota Twins. and have fun. We are striving to finish well as a team in our Sure, the Nationals — formerly conference. I hope that everyone is hav- the Expos — are nothing to flop a "[My professors] This being your senior season, what would you like to accom- ing a swell reading period. I sure rosin bag about recently, but the plish individually? am, because I am writing this in Twins have developed into a good have decided that Being my last year to ever compete I would like to finish a nearly empty café at 6 p.m. I’m club with two of the last four AL strong, qualify for nationals in both the indoor and outdoor com- watching Syracuse-UConn before MVPs — and a solid manager, too. this four-day break petitions, and hopefully even place in the top five again. I watch the fun-filled Duke-UNC I don’t know what type of vote What’s your favorite event? matchup. It’s nice to sit in here was held for the future statue, but shouldn’t be a I would have to say high jump. I have been competing since without the usual babble and back- some of those people must not be I was a little girl and have always had a love for the event, which ground noises, so I am better able … very aware of … the public per- break in any sense was fostered hugely because of my dad. Because of his constant to focus both on my sports and on ception … OK, sorry, but my ears support and guidance I attribute a lot of my success to him! carefully placed wordage. are continuously being distracted of the word." How has the team dynamic changed with the introduction of Speaking of placing things by frequent rim rattling in the a new coach? carefully, why would I care about a ‘Cuse-UConn game. The team chemistry has been great, we have a lot of new 10 p.m. game between New Mexico Anyway, I am sure when the members, and are continuing to build the team for years to come. can even have my computer free if and UNLV? The only time I have statue goes up, there will be some Coach Fast has been such a positive addition to our team, and his I need it. watched UNLV in recent years lame ceremony, with some lame determination to build the program has been a driving motiva- I watched a rather compelling in any sports is when they have unveiling, to go along with some tion for us to do well! piece on ESPN today about brain played the Badgers. Hopefully, the very lame photo-taking. damage and concussions that pro- lights aren’t yanked on this game. I hate to admit it, but I don’t filed one of Wisconsin’s own — Out of all the news in sports think I will be able to watch many he’s from Tomahawk and played this week, there was one that hit games this upcoming weekend. for the Badgers — Mike Webster. Dustin Lee: me as rather surprising and disap- Finding a warm spot on the couch I have read a book on Webster pointing — the Bud Selig statue or a nice bar stool and putting my before and of the troubles he faced that will stand in front of Miller feet up in a pleasant position is later in life, but it was moving to Park. We already have both stat- usually a treat to myself, but my Men’s Basketball listen to Harry Carson, and find ues and monuments to remember professors — and it’s only my pro- that Webster couldn’t care less What’s your pre-game ritual? Aaron, Young, and Uecker, so why fessors, according to my friends about being in the Hall of Fame. A nice nap followed by a do we need a statue for a guy that — have decided that this four-day He felt he needed to do it to long hot shower. many people do not especially care break shouldn’t be a break in any gain recognition about how his With only three conference for? sense of the word. former comrades were and are games left this season, what We can pretend to be grate- One professor noted that “this being treated. are the team’s goals to finish ful about him yanking a team will be our most difficult week To further the NFL’s look into the regular season on a good out of Seattle and bringing it to coming up,” I’m making sure to the impact of the sport on the note? Milwaukee, or we can “thank” him prepare myself. brain, Webster’s son, along with Not only can we finish the for “taking” a team to the World That is, like I am doing right many others, are hoping to have season on a good note, we can Series nearly 30 years ago. now. I just do my homework where players make an “anatomical gift” finish it on a high one. We all That’s not what is going to a computer is allowed so that I can by donating their brains to science. know we are capable of getting happen. People, including myself have games on the screen. It’s not So far, the list is quite small, as to conference tournament and and my best friend, see him as like I am going be reading an arti- there are some deniers of the nega- then getting to the national the man who basically ignored cle during the All-Star game, but tive effects the game has on the tournament. steroids in baseball, never got the when I’m reviewing my materials, brain, but I’m hoping players and What have been your favorite Brewers back to the postseason, a game is usually on. Fortunately doctors soon realize that changes memories of your basketball made local tax increases to build Bucky and Bucks’ games can usu- ally be found on AM stations, so I should be made. career at Lawrence? a ballpark, and more recently, try I have been a part of some very successful teams so it is

hard to say just one. My fresh- Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke Indoor track faces tough competition at Pointer Invitational man year beating Carroll on a buzzer beater was one of the Beth Larsen sixth place in the high jump with those by senior Lucas Below, who best experiences I have ever had, but cutting the nets down in Staff Writer a jump of 1.57 meters and 12th in took eighth place in the pole vault Grinnell after winning the conference tournament last year was the long jump with a jump of 4.68 after clearing a height of 3.70 awesome as well. meters. Freshman Rose Tepper meters, and junior David Zane, How have the roles of individuals on the team changed since The Lawrence University took another top-ten spot for the who took twelfth in the 3000- last year? What impact have the freshmen had so far? indoor track team traveled to Vikings, finishing in 10th place in meter run with a time of 9:25.32. We obviously lost a lot of talent and scoring from last year’s Stevens Point last Saturday, Feb. the high jump with a jump of 1.47 Freshman Mason Cannon squad, which has forced others to step up. Unfortunately our 6, to compete in the Pointer meters. remains excited about the season, team has been a little plagued with injury this year which has Invitational. Sophomore Emily Muhs placed noting, “We have proved that we allowed some of the younger guys to really grow. Tyler Crisman’s The Vikings competed 14th out of 30 participants in can compete against some of the game has really grown over the course of the year. Conor against 16 other teams, includ- the 5000-meter run with a time best teams in the nation, and we’re Klusendorf has also stepped up and played some big minutes for ing UW-Stevens Point and of 19:19.78, barely half of a sec- still getting better.” us this year which most freshman do not get the chance to do. UW-Whitewater, whose teams are ond behind Stevens Point’s Sandy The indoor track team will He is really athletic and I think he has a bright future here at LU. currently ranked fourth and 17th Hause. compete again at UW-Stevens Point Do you have a specific routine before a free throw? What is it? in the nation respectively. For the men’s team, freshman — their third consecutive meet at I always dribble twice and look at the rim, take a deep breath Once again, the female jump- Sam Stevens took 13th out of 43 in that site — Saturday, Feb. 20 in the and make sure I’m completely relaxed, then shoot. ers had an outstanding meet. the mile run with a time of 4:29.55. Eastbay Invitational. Senior Madeline Steininger took Other quality finishes included THE LAWRENTIAN

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