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Thursday THE SPECTATOR April 1, 2010 Volume L Number 20 General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt to Give Commencement Address by Russ Doubleday ’11 News Editor

Jeffrey Immelt P’10, chairman and chief executive officer of General Electric Company (GE), will deliver the Commencement address to the Class of 2010 on Sunday, May 23. Immelt has had a tumultuous, but successful stint at GE thus far. His first years were difficult – he took com- mand four days before the 9/11 terrorist attack in 2001, and he led GE through the recession at the turn of the century and the Enron collapse (when the public became increasingly skeptical of CEOs of large corporations). Immelt has now been CEO at GE for over eight years, and financial magazineBarron’s has named him one of the “World’s Best CEOs” three times. He also serves on the board of the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Four individuals, including Immelt, will receive honorary degrees at the Commencement ceremony. Peter Gelb, general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, who is in charge of its current revitalization through high- definition television and satellite radio, Dr. Martin Hirsch ’60, professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School and a top national physician in the HIV/AIDS fight and PHOTO BY MEGAN BRAATEN ’11 Christie Vilsack K’72, executive director of the Iowa From left to right: Sara Miller ’12, Alex Dao ’12 and Nat Duncan ’12 work on a house with Initiative, a program which aims to lower unintended Habitat for Humanity in Hancock County, Mississippi on their Alternative Spring Break trip. pregnancies in the state and eventually nationwide. Vil- sack’s husband, current U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack ’72, also received an honorary degree in 2001. The Committee on Honorary Degrees searches and ultimately chooses the honorary degree recipients and Spring Breakdown Commencement speaker every year. “The process to identify the speaker is a fairly fluid Alternative spring breakers help build communities across the country while one and begins approximately two years in advance of choir takes Northeastern cities by storm. See pages 8-9 for firsthand accounts. every Commencement,” said Meredith Harper Bon- ham, chief of staff and secretary to the board of trustees. “The committee considers approximately fifty honorary degree candidates before winnowing the list down to a small group of individuals that take into consideration Hamilton Adopts Need-Blind Admission Policy their qualifications, connections to Hamilton, potential availability, and breadth of backgrounds.” The College will covering 100 percent of students’ and then pull the curtain back and Chaired by Susan Skerritt K’77, the 18-person com- demonstrated financial need. look at financial need,” said Inzer. mittee comprised of students, faculty and trustees. Ma- continue to meet 100 “This is a good thing,” said Me- “When we ran out of financial aid, nique Talaia-Murray ’12, Keith Willner ’11 and Caitlyn percent of demonstrated gan Young ’13. “The best students get we ran out of admissions for those Williams ’11 are the student representatives. Geoscience to go to Hamilton regardless of what needing financial aid. We said, ‘This professor David Bailey, Art professor Katharine Kuharic financial need. their financial status is.” is crazy, we’re not admitting kids we and English professor Margaret Thickstun are the pro- The Board of Trustees listed need- want!’” fessors on the Committee. by Emily Gerston ’11 blind admission as a priority in the For the Class of 2012, 7 percent The Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May News Writer Strategic Plan published in January of the domestic student applicant pool 23, will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Margaret Bundy Scott 2009, but it was described as a “long- was admitted with consideration of Field House. For the first time in Hamilton’s term goal.” financial need. For the Class of 2013, history, applicants to the College will “We were presenting this idea as this percentage dropped to 3 percent. be selected on an entirely need-blind a fundraising campaign, not for this Inzer attributed the ability to cover basis. The Board of Trustees voted to year,” said Inzer. Instead, the immedi- more financial need in large part due enact the new policy at a meeting on ate goal listed was a reaffirmation of to Hamilton’s elimination of merit March 6. Hamilton’s commitment to meeting scholarships in 2007. She said that as “Hamilton has always been a 100 percent of demonstrated financial students who received merit scholar- school of opportunity,” said Monica need. ships graduate with each class, more Inzer, dean of admission and finan- According to Inzer, it was unclear money becomes available in financial cial aid. “This policy is an extension until recently just how close Hamilton aid each year to students with finan- of that. The goal was not need-blind, was to being need-blind. “In 2007, we cial need. the goal was access. It’s about stu- didn’t know how much it would cost,” Two years into Hamilton’s admis- dents who work hard and deserve to she said. The Admission Office began sion experiment, the Financial Aid be here.” an experiment to track how financial Office determined that it would cost Need-blind admission means that need entered their admissions deci- about $500,000 dollars per year to ad- an applicant’s financial situation will sions by disregarding financial need mit a class on a need-blind basis. “It not factor into an admission decision, until the very last step in the admis- wasn’t until we did the experiment… and thus decisions will be based solely sion process. that I realized we actually are on merit. Fewer than 50 schools in “We’d say, ‘Here’s the class’, and PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ANDY RICHARDSON ’10 the country are need-blind while still say it’s the best class we can admit, see Need-Blind, page 3 General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt 2 NEWS April 1, 2010 Author Margaret Atwood Talks SA Update Characters and Canadian Pride by Eve Denton ’12 Student Assembly Correspondent based on things that people are really able to do with the tech- nology we have or are working New Bicycle Program on Campus? on. Though the self-deprecation Chadd Hippensteel ’10 is working in cooperation with of Canadians was a theme of the the Gilded Bike Program to create a bicycle program on cam- talk, Atwood also showed a sense pus modeled after ones that exist at UC Irvine and in various of pride in her country and its American and European cities. He discussed how the Gilded literature. Bike Program on campus is both costly and disorganized, with When asked what it is like accountability being a large issue. Students who ride the bikes to try to fashion a national liter- down the hill never seem to bring them back up, and bikes ature when American and Brit- are often misplaced or stolen. Hippensteel suggested a pro- ish literature are so dominant in gram similar to Zipcar, where bikes are checked out through Canada, she answered that Ca- the swipe of a Hill Card. Bikes would be given GPS trackers nadian literature has, in recent so that they would never remain lost for long. Students could years, gained a high readership use the bikes while rushing to class or to tour the surrounding and a high international profile. farmland or Root Glen. There is the possibility of eventually She published a book about Ca- adding electric bikes to help students who must come up Col- nadian literature in 1972, which lege Hill Road. Each year, many cars and bikes are brought to she compared to a book on ve- campus that add clutter; Hippensteel believes his plan would nereal disease, for it presented cut down on this clutter and make the bikes more accessible “what kinds there are, where you to all. might get some…” Despite her dry sense of humor and frequent jokes, At- Pre-Law Guidance Concerns wood’s talk had a very serious tone to it as well. What especially The Student Affairs Committee focused largely on the Career Center’s issues and progress throughout the past year. PHOTO BY ANDY RICHARDSON ’10 came through were her environ- Trustees expressed concern that the pre-professional programs, Margaret Atwood speaks in the Chapel on March 4. mental views of the future, also a theme in many of her books. She in particular pre-law, are not as helpful as they could be, espe- emphasized hopeful action, cit- cially in preparing students for the LSAT. It was agreed that by Kerry Q. Coughlin ’11 speculative fiction. ing the race between green tech- targeting sophomores would be helpful so that students would begin to think about future careers early, rather than second News Writer Atwood indicated she feels nology and a disastrous collapse. a connection to the characters in In regards to hope, Atwood semester of senior year. She may have been the Win- her work. Addressing the ques- said, “Hope is built in, like the ton Tolles Lecturer, but some tion, “Why are there so many arts themselves, an evolved ad- considered Margaret Atwood the cans of sardines in your books?” aptation that gives those who Budget Notes on Construction, Financial Aid “Great Names” substitute. Atwood answered that some have it an edge.” “We need to Professor of English Naomi authors may go through a book have hope,” Atwood said, “For The Buildings and Grounds Committee ran through the Guttman introduced the Canadi- never feeding their characters, after all, where would we be if various costs of construction that will occur over the sum- an novelist and poet as “one of but that she is not one of those the early people did not have mer, including $1.4 million to remove the asbestos in Bundy the greatest living writers,” and people. She said, “Nothing fancy enough optimism to go out and Residence Hall and $1.3 million for replacing the Field House on Thursday, March 4, the Ham- or anything… just enough to keep hunt the mammoths?” floor. The Budget and Finance Committee also discussed costs, ilton community was introduced them alive.” A native of Ottawa, Ontario, including the financial impact of going need-blind and plans to her sense of humor, thoughts Atwood also said that she Canada, Margaret Atwood is an to increase the endowment so that Hamilton’s operating bud- on writing, political views and makes sure to give her charac- internationally acclaimed author. get can also increase. They also mentioned an error that has more. ters a bath once in a while – it She has written thirteen novels, occurred in the budget – an increase that occurred two years “I thought I would talk to- gives them some time to medi- the most recent of which is The ago in the student activity fee was accidentally not passed on night on questions I have been tate, some “downtime from the Year of the Flood, in addition to to Student Assembly’s student activity budget. asked before besides ‘Where do plot to think things through.” a number of poetry collections, you get your ideas?’ and ‘How In terms of her genre, At- anthologies, children’s books, do I get published?’” began At- wood explained to the audience non-fiction, short story collec- Seniors Rowe and Wall wood. Still, she spoke on her why her writing was speculative tions and more. Atwood has also own writing process and her fiction and not science fiction, won more than 55 awards both classification of her writing as saying that speculative fiction is in Canada and internationally. Win Watson Fellowships

by Dan Steinman ’12 cities, learning how new tech- Congratulations to the following faculty members News Writer nology and systems are alter- ing the ways we eat and ways were granted tenure at the March Trustee meeting: On March 15, two Hamil- we live together in and around ton students were awarded the cities.” Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, Wall, president and founder a grant for college graduates of Hamilton’s LAFBAF fer- Donald Carter Africana Studies to spend a year of independent mentation club, will be pursu- study outside of the United ing his passion for fermentation Tina Hall English States. Kevin Rowe ’10 and into Ghana, India, and France. Max Wall ’10 are among only 40 He plans to study traditional Anne Lacsamana Women’s Studies students selected nation-wide to techniques of fermentation in receive the stipend this year. each of the countries and how Rowe’s study project, enti- it relates to the cultural identity Chaise LaDousa Anthropology tled “Farm to Table: New World in each community he visits. Cities and the Changing Land- Wall described how he Rebecca Murtaugh Art scapes of Cuisine,” will involve first learned of the fellowship traveling across the globe; he two years ago when a past win- Angel Nieves Africana Studies plans to research in Cyprus, ner told him about her experi- India, China, Nicaragua, and ence tracking Himalayan snow Edna Rodriguez-Plate Hispanic Studies Chile. He will focus on all of leopards. Since then, Wall said, the steps in creating a cuisine gaining acceptance from the for distinctive cultures. Watson Foundation became a Chad Williams History Rowe described the mis- “mystical objective” for him. sion in his own words, “I will “I still can’t believe that it’s Yvonne Zylan Sociology follow this food chain for one actually going to happen,” he traditional dish in each of five said. NEWS 3 April 1, 2010 Admission Policy Now Need-Blind, Comprehensive Fee Up to $51,760 from Need-Blind, page 1 nancial aid by $1.7 million, ac- age people the same way we cording to Chief of Staff and Sec- always did,” said Inzer. “Our NESCAC NEWS pretty close and we can do this,” retary of the Board of Trustees financial aid policies will remain Inzer said. “It’s not ridiculous, Meredith Bonham. The Board the same. What’s different is the by Amanda Jordan ’10 students we admit. We’re go- it’s responsible.” also approved a 3.8 percent tu- News Writer The findings of the admis- ition and fee increase to $51,760 ing to admit the most deserving sion and financial aid experiment for the 2010-11 school year, ap- candidates regardless of ability were presented to the Board of proved tenure appointments, and to pay.” Middlebury College Trustees at their December 2009 met with Posse program students Matthew Farrington ’12 meeting. “He [Chairman of the and representatives from the se- called the new policy “long Middlebury College, along with seven other colleges Board of Trustees A.G. Lafley] nior class. “They really love to overdue.” He said, “When I was including Johns Hopkins University and Tufts University, said, ‘You only need $500,000 to connect with students as much looking at colleges, one thing I is involved with PlantMyPhone. This organization, devoted go need-blind for the next class? as possible,” said Bonham. didn’t like about Hamilton is to raising environmental awareness, is an official partner And then he gave $500,000, and Inzer gave the Board of that it wasn’t need-blind, and I of the United Nations Environment Program’s Billion Tree then the five other [members Trustees credit for bringing the did notice.” Betsy Bilharz ’12 Campaign. Middlebury students are currently participating of the Board of] Trustees gave policy about so quickly. “They agreed, and said, “I think it’s in the PlantMyPhone Campus Challenge, an effort to fund $500,000.” Although the idea believe in this place, they put something that should always one million planted trees by 2011. To participate, students was first discussed in December, the money where their mouth have been in place.” recycle their old cell phones. For each recycled cell phone, it was not given the official go- is,” she said. “They sparked a Admission of international the student is informed of how many trees were planted from ahead until the Board of Trustees campaign for $40 million dol- and transfer students will not be the phone’s proceeds. It is estimated that an average of 15 met this March. lars,” referring to the endowment entirely need-blind. However, trees can be planted for each recycled phone. Students can College President Joan the school is forming to ensure roughly ten percent of Hamil- obtain postage-paid mailing bags for their old cell phones on Hinde Stewart has long advo- that the need-blind policy can be ton’s financial aid budget goes campus or can print out free shipping labels on the program’s cated for need-blind admission. sustained. to international students. Inzer website: www.plantmyphone.com. Please see the website if Stewart said in an article on the Each class will cost an esti- indicated that she will attempt you would like to participate. Hamilton website that she was mated $2 million over the course to consider transfer students on the first person in her family to of four years at Hamilton to re- a need-blind basis, but “I just go to college and required the main need-blind ($500,000 per can’t guarantee it.” Connecticut College assistance of financial aid, and year). These costs can quickly The economic crisis of the thus the new policy is person- stack up, but an endowment past few years may have actu- On March 20, Olympic medalist and alumna of Con- ally significant to her. Inzer said, dedicated to need-blind admis- ally helped Hamilton’s move to necticut College, Anita DeFrantz ’74, was inducted into the “This couldn’t have happened sion will help ensure that Hamil- need-blind admission rather than National Rowing Hall of Fame. DeFrantz began her rowing without a president who’s really ton is able to remain need-blind hurt it. “Trimming our resources career as a member of Connecticut College’s rowing squad. committed to financial aid. This in the long run. Hamilton will helped us focus on what’s most Since then, she has gone on to receive a bronze medal at the is personal to her. Certainly it is continue to meet 100 percent of important. It really helped us fo- 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and was a four-time finalist to me, but I’m just the Dean of demonstrated financial need for cus on what our priorities were and winner of a silver medal at the World Rowing Champion- Admissions!” students through scholarships, for this college,” Inzer said. ships in 1978. Additionally, she has won six National Cham- This year, the Board of loans, and work-study, as it has “Where are you going to spend pionships. In 1984, DeFrantz was awarded the Connecticut Trustees also voted at their in past years. your next dollar? Well, mine goes College Medal, the College’s most prestigious honor. In 1986, March meeting to increase fi- “We’re still going to pack- to financial aid.” she was the first African American woman appointed to serve on the International Olympic Committee.

Tufts University

On March 31 at the Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, Northeast Energy Efficiency Part- nerships (NEEP) will recognize Tufts University as a “Com- mercial/Business Leader for Energy Efficiency.” Tufts was nominated by National Grid for its persistence in advancing energy efficiency, which has saved the University more than $600,000 over the past several years. In 2003, Tufts’ Presi- dent Lawrence Bacow confirmed Tufts’ devotion to reducing carbon emissions by setting a new goal for the University to reduce emissions to 10 percent of 1990 levels by 2020. Sue Coakley, executive director of NEEP, remarked, “Tufts PHOTOS BY KYLE RAJANIEMI ’12 provides an excellent example of how energy efficient mea- From left to right: winners Yan Kit Pang ’10, Ian Doran ’11 and Xiaohan Du ’12. sures can improve a company’s bottom line, contribute to economic growth and reduce environmental impact.” During the 2010 summit, Tufts’ efforts to further energy efficiency Public Speaking Competition Features will be acknowledged along with 12 other Northeast Energy Speeches on Gay Marriage, Facebook Efficiency Business Leaders. by Dan Steinman ’12 talked to were surprised to find Trang Nguyen ’13, Xiao- News Writer that Iowa had legalized same- han Du ’12, Ian Doran ’11, and sex marriage back in April Yan Kit Pang ’10 were all win- Competition was strong 2009.” ners of the McKinney Prize, at Hamilton’s annual Public “My speech told the story awarded to the student from the Revival of Humanism in than diversity of race, gender, Speaking competition this of how the case went through each class year that presented Liberal Arts Education: When or sexual orientation.” She year. On March 6, five students the court systems and was unan- the most persuasive argument the Diversity of Ideas Meets the presented that a revival of won prizes for their prepared imously approved by the Iowa on a topic of social relevance Idea of Diversity.” The speech Humanist studies was the best speeches. Supreme Court,” Bowman ex- to the Hamilton community. focused on the idea that the way to return to universality in Amanda Bowman ’10 plained. “I also talked about the Pang was awarded $900, and emphasis in creating a diverse education. was awarded the Warren E. reaction from the people of my all the other class winners were student body is misplaced. Pang also won the Clark Wright Prize for her informa- state and what the legislature of awarded $450. “It seems like the diver- Prize for his speech on the per- tive speech on a current public Iowa is doing about it today.” Du was very enthusiastic sity [currently emphasized by vasiveness and excessive use issue, the legalization of gay Bowman commented that when reflecting on her expe- educational institutions like of Facebook. The Clark Prize, marriage. Her speech was titled she was “extremely impressed” rience. She expressed appre- Hamilton] is only skin deep,” which has a $1,200 award, is “Iowa: The Gay Mecca?” by the other finalists in the ciation for the opportunity to Du explained. She believes the only prize with a specific Bowman, an Iowan, de- Wright competition. The War- present her own ideas to fac- that, in an educational setting, topic. This year’s topic was scribed her motivation to give ren E. Wright Prize comes with ulty members and trustees. Her “Intellectual diversity in the “Facebook: How much infor- such a speech, “Many people I a $5,500 award. speech was titled, “A Call for classroom is more important mation is too much?” 4 EDITORIAL April 1, 2010 Need Blind, Self Aware THE SPECTATOR Editor-in-Chief Kate A. Tummarello

Hamilton’s new need-blind admission policy has thrown the College into the national Editor Emeritus Senior Editors spotlight. With this decision, Hamilton joins the very small rank of schools able to distin- Erin W.Hoener Bianca Dragan guish themselves as need-blind while still maintaining their commitment to provide finan- Elijah T. LaChance cial aid for 100% of demonstrated need. Although the College has pledged to disregard Production Editor Brandon Leibsohn Lindsay Getman Ezra A. Rosenberg financial need when admitting future students, Hamilton’s admissions and financial aid policies will be not be undergoing a major overhaul. Hamilton has demonstrated its com- Layout Editor News Editors mitment to making a high quality education accessible for many years, as exemplified in Jack B. Riffle Russ Doubleday 2007 when the College ceased offering merit scholarships in order to redirect the funds to Thomas H.V. Yarnell need-based aid. We are proud to attend an institution that has committed itself so strongly Features Editors Science & Technology Editors to these ideals for so many years. Nora Grenfell Julia F. Litzky Hadley Keller Ben T. Trachtman The College’s latest move to need-blind admissions was made possible by the guidance and leadership of our dedicated trustees. Although the College has made a number of bud- Opinion Editors Sports Editors get cuts due to the current economic downturn, Hamilton has fared relatively well through Allison C. Eck Daniel I. Greenberg Kate Moore Daniel A. Hagemeier the recession. The responsible management of the endowment helped position Hamilton to achieve the need-blind goal and the recent donations of generous trustees have made the Arts & Entertainment Editor Editor-at-Large new policy possible without sacrificing a commitment to Hamilton’s current students. Lily Gillespie Evan Klondar

All this being said, community members still seem unclear about the effects of a need- Photography Editor Website Manager blind policy. Although we are proud to attend a school committed to providing access to the Andrew Richardson Tawanda Mashavave most qualified students, we cannot help but question the long term impact of this decision, which will require a $40 million endowment to support it. A financial commitment of this Copy Editors: Jessica Brown, Lauren Magaziner, Tyler Roberts, size in this economy naturally brings risks and with those risks, fears of an uncertain future. Emily Gerston, Tiffany Schreck This uncertainty looms larger considering that in recent years, several colleges embarked on similar missions, only to rescind their commitments when they could no longer support the financial burden. We admire the College’s new commitment to prospective students and recognize it as an important statement of our values as a community. 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Maybe the schools in Califor- various letters that read “Congratula- nia have a one-up in the eyes of some tions! You’re awesome!” or “Sorry, but judges, which is understandable. The you weren’t good enough,” from the col- majority of people don’t exactly enjoy leges to which I had applied. Not long being pelted alternately by all sorts of after came the flood of questions from precipitation and would prefer warm, curious neighbors, relatives, friends, sunny weather. However, that is not to teachers and that random person who say that Hamilton is not gorgeous when you never met but somehow knows the snow blankets the campus and trans- your name. So, where are you going forms it into a stunningly calming haven. next year? In my case, there was always The Princeton Review even lists Colgate a follow-up question. Oh, so where is University as one of its most beautiful. Hamilton exactly? I’ve never heard of Yes, they did rob us of Tony Blair, and it. Did I dare tell them that Hamilton is they may be our eternal rivals, but in only a highly selective prestigious in- terms of appearance, what does Colgate stitution nestled on the beautiful hilltop have that we don’t? A swan lake? Beauty of Clinton, New York? Surely, I am not appears in all forms, so who is to judge the only one on campus who has had which campuses are more beautiful than to explain the whereabouts of Hamil- others? What characteristics do the so- ton College and maybe even prove its called expert judges, who are sometimes existence. architects and designers, use to grade Hamilton College is simply one the attractiveness of campuses? of the most overlooked campuses, es- Furthermore, why is Hamilton so pecially regarding its beauty. In fact, overlooked as a college? Some of my Scott Carlson just recently wrote an peers have complained about the relative article, citing Hamilton in his list of nothingness that surrounds the campus. the “Most (Overlooked) Beautiful Cam- Hamilton’s proximity to Utica might puses,” on Chronicle.com, the website actually grant us negative points in the of the Chronicle of Higher Education. judges’ books, if they have in fact heard WWW.HAMILTON.EDU He wrote his article in response to a list of us. The next closest urban area would of “The World’s Most Beautiful Col- be Syracuse, but even that is nothing The Hamilton campus is hardly devoid of beauty. The natural land- lege Campuses” published by Forbes compared to a city like Philadelphia. scape, architecture and interior designs are aesthetically pleasing. magazine. Perhaps it would be fair to A larger urban area naturally has more say that Hamilton has difficulty compet- traffic and allows for more social con- Hamilton. If only Obama or Lady Gaga clubs compete in bridge tournaments ing in the worldwide beauty pageant of tact, which would explain why more had graduated from Hamilton. But one or Model UN with larger schools that college campuses. However, it should people have heard of Swarthmore Col- could theorize that a smaller campus get more press, such as University of arguably have a much better chance lege, right outside of Philadelphia, than decreases the number of graduates to Pennsylvania. Perhaps the day will stateside. have heard of Hamilton. The fact that indirectly or directly spread the word come when Hamilton’s name will finally The colleges that often make the Hamilton is such a small campus adds about Hamilton. It also decreases the grace the top of the list of most beauti- top of the beauty list are the most well to the issue. chances of competing against larger ful schools. However, for the moment, known, such as Princeton, Stanford, One might say that we haven’t had schools. For example, only sometimes Hamilton will be the most beautiful, Wellesley and many colleges in Cali- enough famous people to graduate from do some of Hamilton’s extracurricular unintentionally best-kept secret. Democrats May Suffer Backlash Professor Praises January Term by Passing Recent Health Care Bill by Jay G. Williams ’54 the world, as well as Masada and think, however, that we ought to by William Rusche ’13 to what extent Democrats would Walcott Bartlett Professor of Qumran, Bethlehem and Hebron, explore the possibility of offering Opinion Writer lose seats in Congress. Coupled Religion even Beersheva and Arad. credit for month-long concentrat- with President Obama’s declining A northern trip took us to Tel ed courses either on campus or When Republican Scott approval rating it began to seem I have always had a very Dan on the Lebanese border and away in some more exotic place. Brown was elected in January as though the only direction for positive recollection of those to the many points in between. It There are different ways of learn- by the state of Massachusetts to the Republican Party was up. years when Hamilton had Janu- was a trip none of us could ever ing and teaching and J-term pro- the United States Senate, pundits Fast-forward two months: ary term. Imagine this: setting off forget. After being there, one can vides the opportunity to get out of hailed the upset as the beginning of seemingly uninhibited by any immediately in very early January never read the Bible or listen to our ordinary routine and explore the end for the Democrat mandate signs of a turning political tide, with about 15 students to spend the news the same way again. very different avenues of learning. in Washington. Their claims had President Obama and the majori- the month trekking around Israel I know that some faculty J-term means a month dedi- some weight. After sweeping vic- ties in both houses of Congress studying ancient archaeological members were less enthusiastic cated completely to one topic, tories for Democrats in the 2008 used their political power to pass sites. Israel is a small country, about the month. There were some theme or problem. It means both elections, a Republican coming and sign into law major Health- about the size of the state of Ver- pedestrian courses that failed to close faculty-student collabora- from traditionally blue Massa- care Reform legislation without mont, and in that month we were excite anyone. And, I must say, tion and considerable indepen- chusetts to fill the seat held for a single Republican vote. The able to see most of the major returning to the campus on a Fri- dence. It does take imagination over 46 years by the late Senator significance of this act should points of archaeological interest day late in January exhausted from and a great deal of work to put a Ted Kennedy suggested that the not be overlooked. It appears to from Dan to Beersheba. the month, only to begin teaching good J-term course together, but political preference of the nation be a simple exercise of a major- Much of the time we lived the spring semester the next Mon- in the end it is really worth it. A might indeed be shifting; a pen- ity vote, but this bill, which has in old Jerusalem, in a hospice. day was something of a challenge. good J-term course, in fact, can dulum swinging back in favor of deeply polarized the two parties in The Dome of the Rock became Nevertheless, I would not trade transform the whole educational a more Republican-driven agenda. Washington, is a bold statement of a daily sight as did the Via Do- the January term experience for experience for both students and Political discussions around Democrat policy-making, not just lorosa. We returned often to the anything. faculty. It has transformed many the country shifted in the follow- in the scope to which it will affect Mount of Olives and all those Perhaps not everyone can of- a so-so student, anxious just to ing weeks to fixate on the notion nearly everyone in the country other places connected with the fer such an exciting experience. graduate, into an excited, avid that Democrats would soon find but in its context. The Democrats Hebrew Scriptures and the life Where, after all, does a mathema- searcher. It has also transformed themselves out of power as the pushed their legislation through of Jesus. We visited also ancient tician need to go? It may be that a few ho-hum professors too. I 2010 midterm elections would no Jericho, one of the oldest cities in J-term is not for everyone. I do think we should give it a try. longer be a question of if, but rather see Democrats, page 5 6 OPINION April 1, 2010

Obama Must Keep Interests Cartoon by James Grebey ’12 of Young Americans Who Staff Cartoonist Supported Him in Mind by Patrick Landers ’12 spending and debt. But shockingly, Opinion Writer he did create a bipartisan commis- sion to analyze these issues, but it Millions of young adults lent won’t release its report until after their support to Barack Obama’s the November elections. Wonder historic presidential campaign. why? Could it be that its sugges- While young Americans’ strong tions might be politically unpalat- preference for Obama over John able? Nah…. McCain was important in the Note that Obama has at times general election, it was their early expressed the opinion that he support that resulted in Obama’s doubts changes will be made by win in the Iowa caucuses and kick- the federal government and legisla- started his meteoric campaign. An ture on their own initiative, but will interesting question to pose now is require some precipitous event to whether Obama’s history of youth force their hand. Hardly an inspir- Democrats May Have Overplayed Hand support has resulted in a pro-youth ing sentiment. track record of presidential actions. Even before Obama’s presi- from Democrats, page 5 of crosshairs. Her specific actions sign a bill, overcoming widespread On the plus side, the recently- dency began, it was clear to anyone may be deemed insignificant in the opposition from a huge part of the passed health care bill ensures that with half a brain that eventually Congress without any support long run; however, they serve to country’s population. Then, as young adults can get insurance government expenditures would from the opposition party and in highlight the nature of one of the may happen now, the Democrats through their parent’s policies have to be cut and taxes would have addition, without the support of the monsters that has emerged from suffered politically. The attempts until they turn 26. This is impor- to be increased, two burdens that majority of the American People. the healthcare debate. Eager to to legally end discrimination and tant since many of the jobs young would be largely born by our gen- A Rasmussen Report conducted channel the public opposition to segregation cost the Democrats people can get are those least likely eration. While these are pressing two days after Obama signed the healthcare, many on the right have widespread support in southern to offer employer-provided health economic times, Obama’s actions bill into law cites a 55% majority been making efforts to turn anti- states, something that still contin- insurance coverage, something make it hard to show that he is truly of the nation’s population against healthcare sentiments into anti- ues today. However, despite the which is crucial to the many young concerned enough to finally force the efforts of the Democrats. democrat sentiments. Figures like self inflicted wound, Democrats Americans who fall seriously ill Congress to make hard decisions. The question is whether or Palin and house minority leader helped the nation take an indisput- each year or already suffer from a Instead the Congressional Bud- not Democrats have overplayed John Boehner have done little to ably positive step forward, adding pre-existing condition that makes get Office estimates that Obama’s their hand. With so many people in discuss how Republicans did ev- credibility to the notions that public them uninsurable. proposed budget for 2010 will add opposition, Democrat representa- erything within their powers to opinion can be wrong at times and Besides this modification, $1.5 trillion to the federal deficit, tives have already been subjected stop healthcare reform from hap- political retribution does not nec- many college students also benefit and his budget in 2011 will add to racial epithets, death threats, and pening, but made very little effort essarily constitute wrongdoing. from the health care bill because it another $1.3 trillion. bricks thrown through windows. to find middle ground or make The Democrats of the 111th includes legislation changing the And while I grudgingly sup- Republican leadership has repeat- compromises on the bills. How Congress will be subject to the federal student-loan program. The port it, the recent health care bill edly condemned these actions but can you claim that your voice has same judgments by passing health- measure cuts what many critics in itself is unlikely to reduce the there are also other prominent been disregarded when you don’t care reform without public sup- argue is a wasteful program, the deficit. The bill hopes to save party members who have perpetu- make an effort to add your voice port. They have taken a large leap Federal Family Education Loan money through spending cuts and ated the notion that forcible, even to the conversation? of faith on their policies and along program, which involves govern- tax increases that seem politically violent retribution is acceptable. Furthermore, looking to his- the way have deserved a decent ment guarantees of loans provided unlikely to ever actually be im- Sarah Palin, for example, recently tory, it is interesting to note a some- amount of criticism. If you can by private lenders. This excision plemented, while the cost-saving posted a message on her Facebook what similar legislative battle to condemn the party now, then cast should save the government about changes actually implemented are page accusing Democrats of hav- healthcare that took place in the your votes accordingly. However, $61 billion, of which $36 billion mostly operating on a wish and a ing “disregarded the will of the 1950s and 60s when Civil Rights I would urge a temporary evalua- is going to increase funding for prayer since they have so little hard people” accompanied by a map was the major issue. Then, Demo- tion period. The Democrats may the Federal Pell Grant program, evidence to support their efficacy. It of Democrats considered vulner- cratic president Lyndon Johnson have overplayed their hand, but means-tested assistance for mostly makes me feel all warm inside when able in the upcoming elections on spearheaded a unified majority they might have also just pulled undergraduate students that does I imagine the tax bills and pillaging which the selected districts were of congress (along regional lines off the largest step forward for our not have to be repaid like a loan. of important government programs literally targeted with the images rather than party lines) to pass and country since civil rights. On the other hand, President that lie in our generation’s future. Obama has maintained a heavy Alas I fear I am too hard on U.S. military presence in Iraq and Obama. It’s not his fault that our Afghanistan. Though I’m not cer- system is structured to slow and Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Who Cares? tain these decisions are mistakes, even prevent necessary change, I do know that the casualties of or that Congress for the last few Back from break with nothing to do? I bring you this with mixed Farewell to the Deansboro: war come primarily at the expense decades has been filled by mangy I know I’ve got the thing for you. feelings: http://jezebel. Jesus just got condemned too, of our generation (not to mention packs of spineless cretins. But Those looking for a novel sport com/389626/at-what-age-is- where was his fu©king party? the fiscal cost of the continuing Obama needs to keep the interests Should come and join us on the korf court a-kid-too-old-to-breastfeed conflict). of young Americans in mind, since Have no fear of social isolation Asian Cultural Society e-mails: Perhaps most glaringly, Presi- we look to and actually are the fu- The korfball sensation is sweeping the nation. I must ask... Why you “Neve dent Obama has not made any ture of the United States. Plus, we Yes, all are welcome, it really is true. “Third floor is for studying” Tomers”? serious attempt to control the un- can prove to be fickle voters and Except... Sorry Capoeira - just not you. sign in the library: No wallets sustainable levels of government supporters. beyond this point. Class of 2014 Common Read- “Almost Naked” in the KJ aud: ing: providing a common ex- Oh no you don’t. I fell for that perience of violating the hon- Want to write for line once and things got WEIRD. Picking a thesis: Apparently or code among the incoming Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down? the scholastic world doesn’t freshman class. 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We’re looking forward to your entries! by Anthony DelConte ’10, Nathan Fedrizzi ’10 and Lesley Ryder ’11 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are purely of a satirical nature, and are not representative of the views of The Spectator editorial board. FEATURES 7 April 1, 2010 Student Media Representatives Travel to NYC by Bianca Dragan ’10 The workshops, led by a dividual, to project trust. Always cold-read critique. Richardson If you are a Twitterrer you Senior Editor professional in the field, covered be upfront with people in terms confessed, “The administrators might have noticed the conven- anything from college media and of what the story is about.” at the conference raved over the tion hashtag, #cmanyc10, where During Spring Break, ten freedom of expression, ghost writ- Berman also noted “writing a issues of The Spectator that were people tweeted useful comments Hamilton students attended the ing, interviewing, webcasting le- story is like cutting your hair. You submitted for scrutiny, much to the on the workshops they attended. annual College Media Advis- galities, literary journalism, mar- can stay still or keep moving.” The ers Spring National Convention, keting, innovative ways to cover reporters need to convey that the which is the largest spring assem- sports and photojournalism, to story is inevitable. However, Ber- bly of student journalists, faculty resume and portfolio basics, in- man emphasized that it is impor- advisors and media industry pro- vestigative reporting and online tant to make the interviewee feel fessionals in the world. The con- media. In one of the sessions, that it is in their best interest to vention was held at the Marriott “Sourcing: how to get people to cooperate with the reporter. With Marquis Hotel in Times Square. talk when they shouldn’t,” Dennis the major points of view covered, For three days, the participants at- Berman, Wall Street Journal col- the story will be more insightful tended any of the 200 workshops umnist and 2003 Pulitzer Award and accurate. and listened to insightful com- winner, explained how the WSJ Hannah Fazio ’10 (Green ments made by the conference reporters often work on stories Apple) particularly enjoyed the keynote speakers (such as Mark where the parties involved refused workshops on design, saying, “it Halperin, whose book “Game to talk. He remarked to the eager seems to be a growing field with Change” is number one on The audience that as a reporter, “you a growing importance, something New York Times Best Seller List). need to present yourself as an in- people should definitely be getting into.” PHOTO BY ANDY RICHARDSON ’10 Andrew Richardson ’10, The surprise of the staff in attendance. @Chronotope wrote, “It’s about Spectator’s Photography Editor, I think we all came away from the the narrative and telling the story added, “The conference was a conference with increased con- in every way possible says @ valuable experience for everyone fidence knowing that all of our drewvigal,” the New York Times in attendance. The sessions gave hard work is evident to outside Multimedia Editor.@KevinLock- valuable advice to help improve observers.” er paraphrased Brian Stelter, New the story and composition of news Tummarello agreed with York Times reporter and conven- photography.” other group member’s sentiments, tion keynote speaker: “Good tip: Kate Tummarello ’11, The saying “We are lucky enough to Online, as a story develops, say Spectator’s Editor-in- Chief, also send Spectator staff members to what you know, but also make acknowledged how “this year the the conference every year, and it’s clear what you don’t know.” conference was especially helpful. always a great experience. In ad- Hamilton students at the We are currently in the middle of dition to staying in a gorgeous ho- convention also included Thomas a redesign for our website, and a tel in the middle of Times Square, Yarnell ’10, Bianca Dragan ’10, lot of the sessions were aimed at we get a lot of great ideas for im- Elijah Lachance ’10 and JB Riffle making websites and other new proving the paper. We’re always ’12 (The Spectator), Chiquita Pas- media tools more effective. In ad- looking for new ideas, and meet- chal ’10, Hannah Fazio ’10 and

PHOTO BY LUKE MAHER ’11 dition, we got a lot of new ideas in ing editors from other schools is a Genevieve Nierman ’13 (Green terms of layout and content. We’re good way to get them. It’s benefi- Apple) and Linda Zhang ’13 (Red (From left) Assistant Dean of Students Lisa Magnarelli, J.B. experimenting with everything we cial to interact with other editors, Weather). Participants were opti- Riffle ’12, Thomas Yarnell ’10, Hannah Fazio ’10, Andy learned.” since they’re really the only other mistic that they would be able to Richardson ’10, Bianca Dragan ’10, Kate Tummarello ’11, The Spectator staff also ben- ones who understand the process bring new expertise to media on Genevieve Nierman ’13 and Chiquita Paschal ’10. efited from the newspaper’s onsite of running a student newspaper.” the Hill. Trustee Corner: Susan Skerritt K’77 by Nick Stagliano ’11 ricular theater while at Kirkland. Services Sector].” “Initially, it was very difficult to back to Hamilton. “There are a Features Contributor When she had the lead role in “Kirkland and Hamilton be involved after graduation,” lot of Kirkland alumnae who are Anything Goes, opening week- gave me the capacity to do a though Skerritt got involved with really disenfranchised and have “I learned about Kirkland end was performed in the hockey variety of different things in Hamilton much sooner than most indicated that they have no in- because of Hamilton,” says Susan rink because the group putting on my career. My ability to handle Kirkland alumnae. terest in having any connection Skerritt ’77. Growing up in Roch- the show only had access to Minor multifaceted problems, to think “The announcement about with Hamilton, which is such a ester, N.Y., several of Skerritt’s Theater for the second weekend broadly and to quickly adapt to the merger [of Kirkland and shame.” She adds that, “I think parents’ friends were Hamilton of their run. “To put on a musi- new situations are a direct result Hamilton] was made three weeks we’re making progress. I think alumni who told her about Ham- cal in the hockey rink…let’s just of my experience on the Hill. before my graduation. And it was that it’s been enough time that ilton and about Kirkland – then a say that the acoustics were not Kirkland and Hamilton taught stunning to get that news right people are ready to let that go brand new women’s college. great.” me how to learn and instilled before you’re leaving a place. and come back, and it’s exciting Skerritt’s first experience at When she graduated with Those last few weeks were ex- to watch that happen.” Kirkland was “an amazing, clas- a degree in economics, Skerritt tremely difficult.” Skerritt added, “Of one thing sic Kirkland interview,” which considered jobs in several pos- In the year between Skerritt’s I am certain: if the two colleges she described as being charac- sible areas of business and settled graduation and 1978, when the had not merged, Hamilton would teristic of Kirkland itself: open, on banking, partially because it merger was effected, there was not be as strong an institution as it wide-ranging and very individu- was based in New York and that a lot of work to see whether or is now. During the past 30 years, alistic. “People were really en- seemed like the right place for not something else could be done. the combination of Kirkland and couraged to be themselves and her. “Certainly Kirkland women – as Hamilton has evolved into an in- to figure out who they are. It “I took a different path from well as, interestingly, Hamilton stitution that is still dedicated to was clear just starting from the many Hamilton alumni. I have al- alumni – were interested in hav- the liberal arts, but now combines interview what an unusual place ways been in the mid- and back- ing Kirkland continue – for differ- the revolutionary spirit of Kirk- Kirkland was.” office parts of banking. I started ent reasons. Kirkland women and land with the traditional history While at Kirkland, Skerritt my career in an operations train- alumnae wanted their school to of Hamilton.” took half of her classes at Ham- ing program, then did technology remain; Hamilton alumni wanted Finally, Skerritt said that ilton – and she majored in eco- work, then did strategic planning it to be a men’s only institution. she loves having her son, Jeremy nomics, which was a Hamilton and sales, then left banking and PHOTO BY VICKERS & BEECHLER So, even though we had compet- Gleason ’11, on the Hill, and that program. “One of the things that did consulting, then went into in me an invaluable intellectual ing reasons, our interests were it’s a pleasure to see him when I loved about being here was the investment banking and worked curiosity.” aligned.” she comes to campus, adding: diversity of experiences that you at Morgan Stanley, then went Skerritt has been involved As a trustee, one of the “I am pleased that he can take could have,” Skerritt said of her back into consulting and now I’m with Hamilton for a number things that Skerritt has been advantage of what Hamilton of- time on the Hill when both insti- back at a bank – the Bank of New of years, first as a member and especially focused on is ensur- fers now – that is, the distinctive tutions were very much alive. York Mellon [where Skerritt is then as president of the Alumni ing that there is an awareness of combination that was created Skerritt was involved in, Executive Vice President of the Council, and she has been on the Kirkland on campus, and help- by the merger of Kirkland and among other things, extracur- Financial Markets and Treasury Board of Trustees since 1995. Yet, ing to bring Kirkland alumnae Hamilton.” 8 FEATURES April 1, 2010 Spring Break 2010: Hamilton College A.S.B. Katrina Raebler ’12, Washington, D.C. Emily Anderson ’13, WV Students on the ASB trip to Washington, D.C. performed various acts of community service through Pendleton County, West Virginia has one red light intersection, the Pilgrimage, a unique organization that focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of homeless- one flashing light and one three-way stop. We knew that we would ness by encouraging students to interact with people who are or were previously homeless. Though- be headed to somewhere rural, but had not quite appre- out the trip,the group worked with ciated just how rural. The Almost Heaven Habitat for different organizations throughout Humanity Center is located in Centerville, 30 minutes D.C. to help fight hunger and home- from the work site in more populous Franklin (where lessness in the nation’s capital. They there is a grocery store). teamed up with Food and Friends to At the work site we worked on two houses that package meals for people with life- will be two-story, three-family units. The central unit threatening diseases, aided Parks and is designed for a family, and the two side units for older People in picking up trash and mulch- people. We had the opportunity to meet some of the ing trees in a once-dangerous and Habitat families at a community dinner, which made garbage overrun park and did house the work a lot more meaningful. and yard work for an elderly woman We were surprised to find that at the work site we were through Christian Community Group trusted to use many construction tools, including saws Homes. Thrive DC, a soup kitchen, and drills—and even operate the lift. We spent most of was probably the group’s favorite the week putting up siding, which looked very profes- location. Lastly, they visited Com- sional by the end of the week. munity for Creative Non-Violence, a homeless shelter, where they talked PHOTO COURTESY OF KATRINA RAEBLER ’12 with homeless men, and then Capi- tal Area Food Bank where they sorted and boxed food for distribution. At the end of the week, the ASBers agreed that the message was clear: there is no stereotypical homeless person. Kevin Graepel ’11, NC No one ever went to Old Cherry Street in Winston-Salem, NC if they Clare Brown ’11, NC Each member of our all-girl entourage could help it—not until Habitat for Humanity moved in. The twenty- was assigned to a different class in the 550 five year-old affiliate purchased and demolished two-dozen flop (AKA student rural elementary in Burgaw, Pender crack) houses in the neighborhood, and they needed help rebuilding County, North Carolina. Every morning them. We, eleven light-hearted college students, packed ourselves our blue van rolled into the gravel parking into a jitney with less personal space than a Dunham quad and drove lot and after a quick stop in the main office twelve hours, playing “Hey Cow!” along the way. Expecting to sleep for our bright green visitor stickers, which in a dingy church basement, we were pleasantly surprised to find the shone on our t-shirts as invitation for cheesy enormous loft above the HFH office. It had been in use by college smiles, whiny complaints or waist-high students for a decade, and each group had left its mark in paint upon hugs, we greeted our energetic classes. the walls (our signature, of course, prominently featured Al Ham!). The most important message we hoped It was a trip full of firsts for many of us: hot and fresh Krispy Kreme donuts at the origi-

PHOTO COURTESY OF STACEY NG ’10 NG STACEY OF COURTESY PHOTO to instill in the youngsters was the impor- nal location, celebrity status at Chick-fil-A, roofing and vinyl siding, a lecture by Spike Lee at Wake Forest and tance of a college education. We all had southern hospitality. The residents of Winston-Salem fed us like royalty and spoke to us with honesty, a weeklong taste of life as an elementary kindness, and gratitude. I think we’d all go back in an instant. school teacher and wanted our students to be continually challenged. We spent time with students working on individual strug- gles and preparing for testing. Julie Meurer ’11, TN Despite the challenges we faced, we Our group went to Soddy-Daisy, Tensenessee to work with the Cumberland Trails all grew from the experience. This was a Conference. The Cumberland Trail (CT) is primarily a hiking trail, designed and built wonderful opportunity to spend a week in a to minimize the potential environmental impact on sensitive wildlife habitat, unique classroom that was vastly different that the aquatic and terrestrial habitats and endangered or threatened species. The CT will ones in which we learn at Hamilton. In the eventually become part of the Great Eastern Trail,an alternative to the crowed Ap- classroom I was placed, with Miss Lane’s palachian. The CT has been and continues to be constructed by volunteer groups. second graders, the students were all fall- Housed in the summer camp cabins of the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga, our ing out of their seats as their hands shot up group got the chance to work with and get to know students from many other col- to answer each question the teacher posed. leges. Together we worked to connect sections of trails built by students during the I wonder what it would be like if we still previous weeks. Equipped with the necessary tools, we hiked between a half mile had that lack of inhibition and were always and two miles into our sites daily. Our responsibilities ranged from digging side-hill- eager to participate in class. Regardless, it PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIE MEURER ’11 cuts and removing the layers of “duff” to building steps and cribbing walls with mini boulders. On our was a great opportunity and hope that the day off we explored downtown Chattanooga where we visited the zoo, helped search for a lost puppy, and ASB program continues to grow. raced go-carts. Lindsay Getman ’10, GA Our ASB trip of 11 volunteers traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to work with an organization called Community Collaborations. After two days Andrew Menges ’12, MS of driving in the jitney, we arrived at HQ—a converted church with a We accomplished a variety of tasks on a number of different houses during our time with Habitat trailer in the back for showers— where we ate breakfast and dinner and for Humanity in Hancock County, Mississippi. Our first few days were spent at one house finishing slept in the male and female “quarters” with about 100 other volunteers. up the painting and caulking the outsides, building window frames and shelves, and putting mould- We worked on a variety of different ing in on the floors. At times it was very frustrating and tedious work but after our time at that house projects throughout the it really felt like we accomplished a lot and I think everyone in our group felt a real city. One day we helped sense of achievement. Later in the week we also started an entirely clear brush and leaves new house. We completed almost the whole foun- for a woman who had dation and built an entire porch! Unfortunately, we recently moved into did not get to meet any of the individuals we were a new home after be- actually building the houses for because the houses ing displaced by the we worked on did not have buyers yet. We did, floods in September. however, get to at- tend a ribbon cutting ceremony Another day, part of for a Habitat for Hu- manity house that had just been the group worked at bought by a woman directly affected by Hurricane an organic commu- Katrina. It was an eye-opening experience to nity garden while the see her nearly break down into tears of happiness others worked at an organization where people PHOTO COURTESY OF KIRSTEN SWARTZ ’12 and gratitude when she thanked Habitat and it gave transitioning from rehab, homelessness or escaping domestic violence our group an idea of PHOTO COURTESYjust OF what MEGAN BRAATENwe were ’11 accomplishing and how big could receive free furniture for their new apartments. of a difference we were actually making. We also became really close with Stephen, the Overall, we had a really positive experience working in Atlanta. contractor who was overseeing the house we worked on the first few days. He was only 23 and Habi- We worked with some great Americorps members and got the chance to tat for Humanity was his full-time career. Seeing someone as dedicated to this cause as he was gave explore the city quite a bit, including a visit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s us something to aspire to in our own work. childhood home, the Olympic Centennial Park and a delicious dinner at The Flying Biscuit, a restaurant owned by the Indigo Girls. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 April 1, 2010

Sunday, March 14 - Burlington

We have all lost an hour of sleep from setting the clocks forward, and everyone looks sleep-deprived from their homestay as a consequence. The ensuing bus ride to Burling- ton is a quiet one. After a quick lunch at the local mall and a short rehearsal at the church in Burlington, we are let loose to explore this quaint town. Over half the choir it seems ended up at American Flatbread Company for dinner (the pizzas were fabulous) and at Ben and Jerry’s for dessert. Diary of a by Russ Doubleday ’11 Monday, March 15 - Boston News Editor Choir Ki Our next concert is at Old South Church in downtown Boston. When we’re dropped off at Quincy Market early that afternoon, Saturday, March 13 – Albany however, we are subjected to a full-blown monsoon. Streets are littered with broken umbrellas sitting in large puddles. Some The Hamilton College Choir begins its 2010 Northeast tour students do not leave Quincy Market for those few hours and as our two large tour buses pull out of the Kirner-Johnson the ones who do come back soaked. Our concert that night was Circle in the mid-afternoon. We will perform seven con- one to remember. The audience was filled with alumni, and on certs in seven cities in seven days, a very hectic schedule. a double choir piece, Director Rob Kolb decided to split the Our first stop is in Albany, a short two-hour bus ride from choirs and place them in the opposite balconies above the au- campus. We arrive at the church for our concert greeted by dience. The result was a majestic sound, and we stuck with this several drunks all dressed in green from the St. Patrick’s new formation for the rest of the tour. parade earlier in the day, but thankfully none of them at- tend our concert that evening in the beautiful St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. It’s painfully obvious that we have not quite learned all of our music (I have 18 songs in my mu- sic folder), but we have six more concerts to go where we can improve.

Tuesday, March 16 – Ridgefield, CT

Waking up to clear blue skies and warm temperatures this morning after the miserable weather for the last three days is an amazing sight. We have free time in PHOTO COURTESY OF RUSS DOUBLEDAY ‘11 Boston this morning before leaving for Ridgefield, and everyone takes advantage of the sunshine to explore. Newbury Avenue, the Charles River and Faneuil Hall are some of the sights we see. Once we arrive at the church, everyone lies out in the grass to soak up the sun Wednesday, March 17 – New York City while others throw footballs and frisbees. The forecast for the rest of the week is good. It is St. Patrick’s Day, and the choir is in New York City under blue skies and temperatures in the seventies. After a brief rehearsal in the morning, we have all afternoon to explore this amazing city. I chose visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (crossing the St. Pat- rick’s Day parade on Fifth Avenue) and then take a ferry ride out to Statue of Liberty in the beautiful weather. The concert that night, at the Church of the Good Shepherd on E 31st Street has been our Thursday, March 18 – best so far. The acoustics were marvelous and the pews were packed Washington, D.C. with family, friends and alumni.

We have free time in New York this morning be- fore leaving for Washington, but most everyone chooses to sleep instead. A different bed (or air mattress or yoga mat) each night does not allow anyone to catch up on sleep from the first night where we lost an hour of sleep from setting the clocks forward. After a long, traffic-filled drive, we arrive at the church in Arlington, Virginia for Friday, March 19 - Philadelphia a quick meal and another concert. Sleeping in this morning did little since we are all still wiped out We spent the morning on the National Mall. In the seventy-degree weather, by this point in the tour. a large group of us walks to all the monuments – Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the White House and the Jefferson Memorial. But it takes us six hours to drive from Washington to Philadelphia that afternoon. For a 7:30 p.m. concert, we arrive at the church at 7:05! We hastily eat dinner, set up the risers, and get dressed for our final concert (we manage to start at 7:38, a noble feat). During the breaks between songs, everyone has to cough. It’s overwhelming and downright comical to witness. This has been a really fun tour, but considering everyone’s health and lack of sleep, it is for the best that we all head home tomorrow.

PHOTO BY JESSICA COX ‘10 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 1, 2010 Weekly Cirque du Mort: Journey into the Strange by Lily Gillespie ’12 lighting helped set the tone Charts Arts and Entertainment Editor for what would prove to be a unique performance. Before Cirque du Mort, per- debuting their production, formed by Untitled @ Large the cast rehearsed for six before break, is a differ- weeks under the direction of MUSIC ent kind of show. This was D.A. Brockmann ’13, whose (billboard.com) apparent even before the theatrical company, House of lights when down as audi- Brockmann, developed this Top Songs ence members were greeted original show. by masked performers from Cirque du Mort is the 1. Rihanna––“Rude Boy” Untitled @ Large, eager to story of Sofia, a young girl 2. B.o.B. feat. Bruno have their picture with stu- played by Rebecca Behrens Mars––“Nothin’ On You” dents who descended the ’11, whose curiosity gets 3. Lady Gaga feat. stairs to the Barn. Those who the best of her when she WWW.FACEBOOK.COM Beyonce––“Telephone” were not wrangling were gets drawn into the strange The cast was lying in wait to take a picture with attendees. 4. Lady Antebellum–– draped over the banister of world of the circus. Led by “Need You Now” the balcony in various con- the maniacal ringleader, cast of characters, portraying tributing to the exoticism of 5. Taio Cruz feat. Ludac- tortions. The scenery was played by Michael Breslin the seven deadly sins, often the performance were the ris–– “Break Your Heart” not elaborate, but the red ’13, she encounters a crazy through use of contemporary French songs interspersed stories in the media. Aside throughout and the bedaz- from their masks and an oc- zled masks the performers Top Albums casional top-hat, the cast did wore throughout the produc- not use props to illustrate the tion. Among the more bizarre 1. Lady Antebellum–– action and opted instead to elements were the cackling Need You Now use their bodies as props, at laughter that erupted at odd 2. Marvin Sapp––Here I one point creating a very be- moments and the screams Am lievable elephant with flap- that came from the innocent 3. Ludacris––Battle of the ping ears and blinking eyes. Sofia. I think one of the best Sexes The play explored three dif- ways to explain Cirque du 4. Various Artists––The ferent sets of issues, includ- Mort would be as a nightmar- Edge ing shadows and superfici- ish look at human faults, and 5. Lady Gaga––The ality, morality and monsters nightmarish it was. Although Fame and fame and the freakshow. one of the more bizarre pro- The show could be de- ductions I have witnessed, scribed in terms ranging Cirque du Mort was certainly WWW.FACEBOOK.COM from exotic to bizarre. Con- intriguing. MOVIES The elaborate masks await their performers before the show. (imdb.com) ~Almost Naked~ 1. How to Train Your Musical Dragon Artist Talk by Shen Wei 2. Alice in Wonderland Thursday April 1, 4:15 p.m. @ KJ Auditorium Magnum 3. Hot Tub Time Machine 4. The Bounty Hunter 5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Opus Playlist Ever wondered what that great song is as you drink your coffee or what your favorite BOOKS Opus staffers listen to all day? Wonder no ( New York Times “Best Sellers”) more... Paperback 1. Cripple Creek, by The Band Fiction 2. Friends, by Pizza 1. The Last Song, by Nich- olas Sparks 3. Ascending Melody, by Dirty Projectors 2. Little Bee, by Chris Cleave 4. Jumping Fences, by The Olivia Tremor 3. The Girl With the Dragon Control Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson 4. A Reliable Wife, by Rob- 5. Virtual Reality, by Jamiroquai WWW.SHENPHOTO.COM ert Goolrick 6. All the Flowers, by Bibio 5. The 8th Confession, by James Patterson and Max- Born and raised in Shanghai China, Shen Wei is a 7. Now I can see, by The Thermals ine Paetro fine art photographer currently based in New York City. Shen’s work has been exhibited nationally and 8. Midd Kid, by The Allen Jokers Non-Fiction internationally, with venues including the Griffin 9. Surviving the Times, by Nas Museum of Photography, Lincoln Center Avery Fisher 1. The Blind Side, by Mi- Hall and the Australian Center for Photography. 10. Home, by Edward Sharpe and the chael Lewis Magnetic Zeros 2. A Patriot’s History of He is a recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation 11. Good Intentions Paving Co., by Joanna the United States, by Larry Newsom Schweikart and Michael Bellagio Center Creative Artist Residency, Allen and was named one of the fifteen “new 12. Real Life, by Tanlines 3. Are You There Vodka? generation of photo pioneers” It’s Me, Chelsea, by Chel- 13. Walk in the ParK, by Beach House sea Handler by American Photo in 2007. 4. Eat, Pray, Love, by Eliza- 14. Fitz and the Dizzyspells, by Noble Beast beth Gilbert This event is sponsored by the Photography Society 15. Dreams Come True Girl, by Cass McCobs 5. My Horizontal Life, by and supported by the Asian Cultural Society. Chelsea Handler 16. Osaka Loop Line, by LP ADVERTISEMENTS 11 April 1, 2010 12 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY April 1, 2010 Harvard Professor Daniel Schacter Visits Hamilton, Discusses Memory and Cognition by Ben Trachtman ’12 way to investigate the underly- be impossible to obtain in earlier false memory from the recom- nology that would allow for both Science and Technology Editor ing neural mechanisms of these studies relying on patients with bination of elements to create a spatial and temporal accuracy processes other than to observe brain damage. future event?” These are still all could be key to the understand- how patients with damage to cer- However, an even more fas- pressing questions in the field that ing of complicated neurologi- tain areas of the brain respond cinating finding was that the part could be answered as research cal processes such as memory. to memory tasks. This research of the hippocampus towards the such as Dr. Schacter’s advances. For now, though, it takes an ex- showed that the structure primar- front of the head was the most Technology is still the lim- traordinary researcher like Dr. ily responsible for the formation active when the participant was iting factor in memory research Schacter to make the most of the of long-term memories is the imagining future events. In this and most psychological and available tools and unravel more hippocampus, which is located way, the hippocampus is less like neurological research. Although and more about how the human in the center of the brain. our window into the past, as was we have tools that psychologists mind works. However, recent advance- previously thought, but more like from the 1950’s could nev- ments in neuroimaging tech- our mental time travel station. It er imagine, they still have

WWW.THE-SCIENTIST.COM niques have allowed researchers gives us the ability to relive ex- their limitations. fMRI, Before spring break, Ham- to effectively look inside an ac- periences from our past, as well the primary technique ilton hosted Dr. Daniel Schact- tive brain. These types of scans as picture what might happen in that Dr. Schacter uses, is er, professor of psychology at can show what parts of a brain our future. very effective at showing Harvard University and one of are active and when. Dr. Schacter Psychology professor Mark where changes occur in the the leading researchers in the has applied this new technology Oakes, who introduced Dr. brain, but cannot provide field of memory and cognitive to an older field and has begun Schacter, was impressed with Dr. detailed information about psychology. Dr. Schacter pre- looking at an active hippocampus Schacter’s contributions to the how activity changes over sented some of his most recent in depth. These studies, which he field. Oakes, who also research- a short timespan. Future findings on how memories are presented in his talk, show that es memory, was interested in the advancements in the tech- formed in the brain and how the hippocampus is involved in implications of thinking about the past relates long-term memory formation as Dr. Schacter’s re- to imagining the future. Even predicted. However, they also search. “Does the though he has been a mainstay show that it plays another cru- process and struc- of memory research for decades, cial role: giving us the ability to ture of [memory] he is still on the leading edge in imagine the future. recombination dif- the field, using new technologies Dr. Schacter’s neuroimaging fer for autobio- and ingenious techniques to help studies have shown that the area graphical events?” solve the mystery of memory. of the hippocampus towards the he asked. “Does WWW.HOUGHTONMIFFLINBOOKS.COM For years, memory re- back of the head is the region re- the inclusion of Professor Schacter uses search had been focused on sponsible for long-term memo- emotional events how we store and later retrieve ries. This region can be seen to moderate where neuroimaging to study memories—what makes certain be more active when a person this recombina- the regions of the brain events more or less memorable observes something that later tion takes place? involved in memory, such or how memories are forgotten, testing shows he remembers. How different is as the hippocampus and for example. Still, there was no This information alone would the creation of a the amygdala (left). HUEHUETEOTL.FILES.WORDPRESS.COM Neuro. Department Science News Off-Campus Hires New Professor This Week... by Ben Trachtman ’12 aging (fMRI) to show that language Science and Technology Editor is spread out over a much larger Physicists Begin to Unravel the Big Bang area of the brain than was origi- The neuroscience department nally thought. He also showed that Scientists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a nearly 17-mile long par- will have a new faculty member language incorporates much more ticle accelerator near Geneva, Switzerland, have continued to make groundbreak- next semester. Dr. Jeremy Skip- than the spoken word and identified ing advancements in particle physics. They recently succeeded in smashing two per, previously at the Weill Medi- brain regions that help to integrate protons, pieces of an atomic nucleus, together with more three times more force cal College of Cornell University context and body language into our than had previously been attempted. This experiment, and other similar ones con- was selected for the position after a understanding of language. ducted by the LHC are designed to gain information about the state of the universe search by the department narrowed Dr. Skipper will teach a labo- microseconds after the Big Bang as well as find the elusive Higgs Boson, a particle the field to three candidates. Each ratory course in neuroscience next theorized to be responsible for giving matter its mass. This most recent advance- of these three gave a presentation spring and intends to start the “Lan- ment is sure to be one of many coming out of the LHC in the future. on their research earlier in the year; guage, Action and Brain” (LAB) Dr. Skipper’s talk focused on his Lab at Hamilton. The lab’s long- Fatty Foods Could Be as Addictive as Cocaine studies of language localization in term goal is similar to Dr. Skipper’s the brain. His research used neu- previous research: to further study A recent study found that foods high in fat and calories alter the brain chemis- roimaging techniques including how the brain integrates informa- try of rats in a similar way to cocaine. Rats allowed to gorge themselves on these electroencephalography (EEG) and tion relevant to language and forms fatty foods quickly developed an addiction that scientists attribute to the over- functional magnetic resonance im- a complete idea of the spoken word. stimulation of pleasure and reward centers in the brain. These areas are driven by the neurotransmitter dopamine, the same one affected by cocaine in both rats and humans. Rats addicted to food in this fashion would even risk an electric shock to eat, whereas normal rats immediately shied away. This study provides a new di- mension to obesity research, showing that overeating might not be merely a prob- lem of willpower, but rather a physiological compulsion.

Apple Launches New Flagship Product

On Saturday, Apple will release the first iPads, a touch-screen tablet com- puter that can function as an e-reader, laptop and mobile media station, and demand is already high. Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania is planning to give all of its students iPads in the fall to help encourage collaborative learning and promote the use of electronic textbooks. Similar programs have been instituted at other schools in the past, such as Duke providing students with iPods. The iPad, which THEBRAIN.MCGILL.CA is only half an inch thick and weighs 1.5 pounds, starts at about $500 for the wi-fi Jeremy Skipper’s work here at Hamilton will explore only, 16-gigabyte model. Models with larger hard drives or 3G capability are more language in the brain outside of the traditional pathway. expensive. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 13 April 1, 2010

This Week... MIT Study Finds that Students Who Copy Answers Receive Lower Grades by Yinghan Ding ’12 determine how quickly the stu- dents copied less than 10 per- Science & Technology Writer dents completed the problems cent of their homework, about once the question appeared on 40 percent copied 10 to 50 per- Do you think you are too the screen. cent of their homework, and smart to do your homework? After looking at the data, the about 10 percent of the students Do you think that you can get team separated the students into copied more than half of their a good grade on the test even three groups based on how long homework. if you regularly copy someone it took them to do the problems: The team decided to focus else’s homework? If so, you about 10 minutes, a day or two, on these homework-copying need to think again before your or about one minute. Students suspects and track their perfor- next midterm, because a detailed could not work out problems in mances in the course. As ex- study at the Massachusetts In- advance because they were only pected, copying had its price. stitute of Technology (MIT) presented one at a time. The re- The team found that, by the confirms: homework really is searchers initially credited the end of the semester, students important for learning academic students who were solving the who copied 50 percent or more material. In fact, students who problems in less than a minute homework earned on average regularly copied problem sets to intelligent MIT students, but almost two letter grades below from others earned lower grades suspicions soon arose. students who didn’t copy very and were three times more likely The team soon realized much. Frequent copiers were to fail the class than their more that most students would not also three times more likely diligent classmates. have even had time to read the to fail the course. “Homework The study was led by a questions by the time those in copying is severely impeding group of professors in the phys- the quick-solving group had an- students’ learning, and teachers WWW.SCIENCENEWS.ORG ics department at MIT. The re- swered the problem. The team don’t take it seriously enough,” search team tracked homework suspected that these students had said David Pritchard, a member The study compared how students performed on tests with for four consecutive terms of a cheat sheet, making it possible of the research team. “It’s a killer how frequently they copied others’ answers on homework. introductory physics. The stu- for these students to get a cor- for the grades and a killer for the someone else’s homework were male. The class was mostly dents at MIT complete their rect answer without a need to students.” much more likely to have put off populated by freshman who physics homework by using an read and work out the problem. The study also brings to most of the assignment until the had not yet declared a major, online assignment system, and By assuming that the faster light a number of other inter- last minute, and copying rates but perhaps most interestingly, since all of the students’ entries answers were being given off esting facts about students’ increased dramatically after the later analyses showed a trend to problems are time-stamped, of these cheat sheets, the team study habits and demographics. first midterm. The majority of of copiers opting to be business the research team was able to found that about half the stu- Students who decided to copy the most frequent copiers were majors. Science Events On Campus for the Rest of the Semester Monday, April 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Biology Lecture by Dr. Eddie Watkins of Colgate University, Hamilton, NY. “Down with diploid chauvinism: ecol-

ogy of the fern life cycle.” SCCT 3024. WWW.MOONBATTERY.COM Thursday, April 15, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.: Biology Senior Project Presenta- tions, SCCT 3024. Wacky Facts: Monday, April 19, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Biology Lecture by Dr. Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer of Renesselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. “Com- Dinosaurs munity structure of bacteria and picoeukaryotes in acid impacted Adiron- The first document- temperature. Some dinosaurs were dack lakes.” SCCT 3024. ed discovery of dinosaur fos- able to take advantage of their sils was in 1676 when a jaw feathers and used them for flight. belonging to a megalosaurus The smallest of the flying dino- Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23: Green Week (final schedule was found in Oxford, England. saurs were about the size of a robin. will be forthcoming, but will include a faculty speaker on Monday at 7:30 p.m., a movie showing on Tuesday, the Farmer’s Market on Wednes- Studies of large resonance The largest dinosaurs were day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a tree planting at Clinton High School, a Glen chambers in the skulls of dinosaurs also the largest land animals in Clean Up on Friday, a survey and the opportunity to make a green have revealed that many dinosaurs history. The largest skeleton pledge.) might have been able to produce found was of a 38 foot tall bra- sounds similar to that of French horns. chiosaurus. The largest flying Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27 and 28, 7 to 9 p.m.: Psychology animal was a contemporary of Senior Project Presentations. SCCT 3024 and 3040. Smaller dinosaurs were able the dinosaurs, but not actually to run at approximately 27 miles a dinosaur itself. It was a spe- Monday, May 3, 5 to 10 p.m.: Geoscience Senior Project Presentations. per hour, while larger ones had cies of pterosaur, a flying reptile, SCCT GO27. a slower lumber closer to four with a wingspan of about 40 feet. miles per hour. The fastest re- corded human speed is just over 27 Jellyfish have been on earth Tuesday, May 4, 7 to 10 p.m.: Neuroscience Senior Project Presentations. miles per hour, set by Usain Bolt. in their current form for about SCCT 3024. 650 million years, even lon- Scientists believe that dino- ger than dinosaurs. Sharks and Wednesday, May 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Psychology Department Student saurs originally evolved feathers horseshoe crabs are also living Poster Session. SCCT Atrium. as a way to regulate their body fossils that predate the dinosaurs. 14 SPORTS April 1, 2010 M. Hockey Season Ends With Tough Semifinal Loss 2 record, matching the 15-wins Tomicek, as well as veteran of their 2003-2004 campaign. leaders like Jerome Wallace, One of this year’s highlights Marc Trostle, Harry Biggs and was an impressive and unex- backup goalie Ian Stearns, the pected playoff run in which the Continentals coaching staff has

Season In Review:

Four players earn all-academic honors Finished season 15-9-2 Upset No. 3 seed williams 2-1 in OT in NESCAC Championship quarterfinal Will return eight of top nine scorers next season All-NESCAC second team forward Anthony Scarpino ’12 takes the puck down the ice Continentals beat third-seeded brought in a great deal of young Williams by a score of 2-1 in talent in the last two years. the NESCAC quarterfinal. Next season’s prospects look especially promising, as PHOTO BY JOHN HUBBARD Hamilton had two players, forward Anthony Scarpino ’12 the Continentals will return a All-NESCAC second team forward Anthony Scarpino ’12 takes the puck down the ice. and defenseman BJ Lalonde host of experienced players in- by David Meisel ’13 with the Division III power- assist from Chiapetta. It was a ’11, voted to the all-NESCAC cluding captain Joe Buicko ’11, Sports Writer house for most of the contest barrage the Continentals could second team. Additionally, Chiapetta, Scarpino, Lalonde but faltered late in the game. not overcome, partially due to head coach Norm Bazin was and Bartel, a goalie who will The Hamilton men’s hock- Bowdoin led 1-0 after a their inadequacy on the power selected NESCAC Coach of the certainly get better after an ey team ended their season goal midway through the first play (0-for-5), and eventually Year, an award which reflects outstanding first year. on March 6 in a disappoint- period, but Tom Chiappetta ’11 Bowdoin sealed the deal via an the late surge that saw the Con- Overall, the men’s hockey ing 6-2 defeat at the hands of responded with a goal in the empty net goal with just over a tinentals finish the season on a team will return eight of their the seventh-ranked team in second period on the assist of minute left. Despite allowing 10-3-1 run. top nine scorers, and that group the nation, Bowdoin College. Joe Houk ’13 to make it 1-1. five of the six goals, first-year The season finale at Bow- is already looking to prove that The Continentals, playing in Bowdoin, however, exploded goaltender Calvin Bartel ’13 doin, however, should be con- this year’s NESCAC semifinal the semifinal of the NESCAC in the third period, taking a performed valiantly, stopping sidered more of a beginning appearance was no fluke and Tournament at Bowdoin’s Sid- 5-1 lead with four unanswered 32 of the 37 shots he faced. than an end. While they will that they will again be a con- ney J. Watson Arena, stayed scores. Jerome Wallace ’10 Hamilton finishes the lose several top scorers in se- tender during the 2010-2011 brought the score to 5-2 with an 2009-2010 season with a 15-9- niors Chris Lorenc and Vaclav season. Three Lacrosse Players Scoop Up Weekly Awards

WWW.HAMILTON.EDU WWW.HAMILTON.EDU WWW.HAMILTON.EDU Rachel Friedman ’13 Jon Leanos ’12 Lauren Sokol ’12 Liberty League Co-Rookie Liberty League Co-Offensive Liberty League Co-Defensive of the Week Performer of the Week Performer of the Week FRIEDMAN was awarded Liberty LEANOS scored three goals and SOKOL was named Co-Defensive League Co-Rookie of the Week after assisted on five others in two games Performer of the week after she racking up six goals in three games, last week to help the Hamilton gathered up seven ground balls, all of which were on the road. She men’s lacrosse team remain unde- forced three turnovers and won five also had one assist. It wasn’t just feated. He also secured Hamilton’s draw controls. She helped Hamilton the quantity of the goals though: victory over Drew University by maintain their third-place ranking one of them was the game-winner nailing the tie-breaking goal with and their undefeated record (6-0-0). against SUNY Cortland, a team that 2:51 left. This effort earned him Co- Hamilton is now only 50 points away like Hamilton is a top ten school in Offensive Performer of the Week in in the rankings from number one DIII women’s lacrosse. the Liberty League. Salisbury (12-0-0). SPORTS 15 April 1, 2010 Women’s Lacrosse Earns No. 3 Ranking in DIII by Lindsay Getman ’10 to Stevens College while in San Production Editor Antonio. Hamilton controlled 11 of 16 draws in the first period, Neither the Texas sun nor the and led 9-6 at the half. Another Central New York rain could stop solid defensive performance the Hamilton women’s lacrosse from seniors Matilda Anders- team, who began regular-season son and Kayla Bettenhauser and competition at the start of spring sophomores Rebekah Gibson and break. Although playing the Lauren Sokol resulted in a 13-11 first eight games of the season victory over the Polar Bears. Rave on away or neutral turf might be and Graveley each notched three intimidating to most teams, the this time, with Nebergall and Bray Continentals started strong and each adding two. are currently riding a six-game Hamilton’s second match in winning streak. San Antonio was against Spring- The team played their sea- field College. After Rave scored son-opener on March 14 against less than two minutes into the SUNY Oneonta. Rachel Fried- game, the Continentals led for the man ’13 set the tone with a goal remainder of the game. Fowler just 48 seconds into the game, had five saves, and held the Pride and the Continentals went on to scoreless for over 15 consecu- outshoot the Red Dragons 44-24. tive minutes of play during the Friedman had a team high four first and second half. Sam Elie goals, with Liz Rave ’10 and Hil- ’13 also saw some net time, and PHOTO BY JOHN HUBBARD ary Saverin ’10 each contributing finished with three saves. The Liz Rave ’10 leaps off the ground to shoot over the sticks of two opposing defenders. three and Sarah Bray ’11, Kate Continentals outshot the Pride Otley ’12, Anne Graveley ’11 and 30-19 and made good on seven the two teams exchanged the lead the 16-9 rout. Fowler put up five saves, and Elie added one Audrey Nebergall ’10 putting in free position shots to cruise to a several times before Friedman seven saves. The Continentals more during her minutes in goal two apiece. Amy Marchesi ’13, 16-7 win. Rave and Nebergall had finally put the game-clincher in scooped up 21 groundballs to the to seal the win. Libby Schultz ’12 and Mariah three goals each; Bray, Schultz the back of the net with less than Golden Flyers’ five, and outshot The Continentals will play Monks ’13 each put in one to and Graveley had two each; and two minutes remaining in regu- Naz 47-19. two more on the road before fi- round out the 21-12 romp. Kate Kriti Dave ’11, Friedman, Han- lation. Otley and Friedman both The following day the Conti- nally getting the chance to host Fowler ’10 spent the game in nah Hoar ’13 and Caroline Mor- contributed an assist, and Bray nentals were once again in West- a game on Steuben Field. They goal, putting up nine saves. gan ’13 all put one in. Bray had added two assists of her own. ern New York, this time playing travel to Rensselaer and Vassar During spring break, the two assists while Dave had one. Bray and Friedman each had against St. John Fisher. Though this weekend to play in their first team traveled to San Antonio, The team returned to over- two goals, while Rave, Graveley, they were only up by one at the two Liberty League matches of Texas to play in a tournament at cast skies and drizzle for a March Saverin and Hoar all added one half, Hamilton gradually pulled the season. Following this week- St. Mary’s University. Their first 23 match-up against SUNY Cort- goal in the 8-7 triumph. away thanks to three goals each end, Hamilton will play six of the opponent was Bowdoin College, land. Fowler had another great The next road-trip was to from Bray, Otley and Friedman, remaining eight regular season who entered the game 1-1 after a performance, finishing with nine Rochester to take on Nazareth as well as two by Rave and one contests on their home turf, so thrilling two-overtime win over saves in a very close contest. The College on March 26. Nebergall each from Nebergall, Graveley be sure to come cheer them on Wesleyan and a subsequent loss score was tied 4-4 at the half, and tallied a whopping five goals in and Schultz. Fowler had another and enjoy the sunshine! Baseball Team Gets Madie Harlem ’13 Burned on Trip to Florida Rookie of the Year

PHOTO COURTESY OF GRADY VIGNEAU ’10 Wes Mayberry ’11 catches the relay throw and tags the runner out at second base. PHOTO BY JOHN HUBBARD from Baseball page 16 their program’s bright future. squad to be reckoned with in Madie Harlem ’13 has earned the 2010 DIII East Re- So far, first-year students Kev- their upcoming games against gion Rookie of the Year. She performed so strongly, the sluggers with his speed on in Prindle, Lukas Bridenbeck, Amherst, Wesleyan, Williams the basepaths (he stole 15 bases Dan Peters, Sam Fuentes and and Middlebury. that no other player in the Liberty League except and was caught just three times Robby Barbieri have already The Continentals’ next con- Harlem received votes for the 2010 Liberty League in 2009). made solid contributions. test is scheduled for Friday, Apr. Rookie of the Year. Harlem is a 5-foot-7-inch shoot- Though this year’s team Despite their sub-.500 re- 2, at 4 p.m. when they will play ing guard who averaged over 11 points. She took features eight seniors, the Con- cord, this year’s team still has at Amherst College in the first down an average of almost six rebounds and two and tinentals’ coaching staff also a shot to break last year’s mark game of a doubleheader that will a half assists, and had 2.24 steals a game. Congratu- saw fit to bring in a great deal of 14 wins, and they will have conclude on Saturday, Apr. 3 at of first-years to supplement a chance to prove they are a 12 p.m. lations to Harlem for earning these distinctions. PECTATOR PORTS S S April 1, 2010 Baseball Wins Home Opener Alex Augustyn ’10 throws shutout by David Meisel ’13 last year’s team returning, the Sports Writer expectations are even higher for 2010. Pitcher Max Foster ’10, a Believe it or not, the Ham- captain who was selected first- ilton men’s baseball season is team All-NESCAC last year already halfway done following with a 5-2 record and 3.61 ERA, the team’s trip to Florida over headlines a deep rotation backed spring break. After a disap- up by co-captain Alex Augustyn pointing 3-9 stretch to start the ’10 (who recently threw his first 2010 season, the Continentals career shutout against SUNY- returned home to Royce Field. It Cobleskill and had a 4.61 ERA seems the return to cold weather in ’09), Andrew Perkowski helped, as the team went on to ’10, Dan Kroenig ’11, Stephen sweep a doubleheader against Wright ’12 and Michael Caruso SUNY Cobleskill on March 28. ’12. Their three wins down south The key starters for the came against Sewanee, Colby 2010 lineup are captains Wes (with whom the Continen- Mayberry ’11 (who had a tals split a doubleheader), and .386/.442/.535 average/on-base Wisconsin-Stout (another split percentage/slugging line in doubleheader); The team has ’09), Justin Atwood ’11 (who now won three of their last four batted .359/.432/.555 in ’09 games. Their nine losses were and led the team with 5 homers) to McDaniel, Bowdoin (twice), and Augustyn, (.393/.430/.570) UMass-Boston, UMass-Dart- who also patrols the hot corner mouth, Worcester State, Colby (third base). Additionally, Sam and Wisconsin-Stout. Hamilton Choate ’12 will complement Men’s set a school record with 14 wins Lacrosse in 2009, and with the core of see Baseball page 15 Wins Six Straight PHOTO BY JOHN HUBBARD Leading scorer Henry Burchenal ’12 maneuvers past a defenseman towards the net. by Kendall Weir ’12 lacrosse team. Holiber was named left in the fourth quarter to help Sports Writer to the All-League second team give the team its first 4-0 start last season, and Dickson received since 2006. After a three-win season last honorable mention on defense. Leanos was featured in a year, the Hamilton men’s lacrosse Just a few weeks into the newspaper article in New Jer- team hoped to turn it around this season, several Continentals have sey’s Daily Record last week. season. That goal has already already received weekly awards The article highlighted the fam- been accomplished: as March within the Liberty League. Burch- ily reunion that day in Madison. comes to an end, the team’s re- enal was named the league’s Co- “Obviously I wanted our cord is already 6-0. Offensive Player of the Week on team to win, but I certainly was Despite the loss of eight March 15. Leanos, Paul Armideo happy for him. Every father wants seniors, the Continentals are ’13 and goaltender Garrett Akie his children to do well, and I cer- off to an electric start in 2010. ’12 all received honors on March tainly was not upset about losing Carried by points leaders Henry 22, following Hamilton’s victo- to my son. This is no different than Burchenal ’12 and 2009 Lib- ries over Sewanee and Lasell. him beating me in basketball on erty League Rookie of the Year Akie leads the Liberty League, our driveway” said Tom Leanos. Jon Leanos ’12, Hamilton has allowing just 3.88 goals against Jon’s thoughts on the game victories against Utica College, per game. were similar as he said “[my fa- Sewanee University, Lasell Col- Leanos and Burchenal have ther] wants me to do well, but lege, Drew University, Cazeno- been outstanding on attack so far before the game, I know he was via College and SUNY Oneonta. this season. Burchenal leads the more focused on his team.’’ Leanos shined with an eight point Liberty League in goals scored After such a hot start, Ham- performance against Sewanee, with 16, and they both rank ilton has very high hopes for the and Burchenal ’12 tallied seven among the top three in points rest of the season. The Continen- points (six goals) in Hamilton’s scored in the league through five tals hope to earn their second-ever 17-5 rout vs. Cazenovia College. games (Burchenal had 22, Leanos bid to the NCAA Championships; Although all their games have had 19). they received their first bid at the been non-league, they sit atop Leanos, who received hon- end of the 2003 season. the Liberty League (along with orable mention on attack last Hamilton hosts a league Union and Rensselaer) with six season, played a big part in the game this Saturday against Rens- wins. team’s win against Drew Uni- selaer and another on Wednesday, Hamilton’s senior cap- versity’s squad in Madison, NJ. Apr. 7 against Union College. tains include Franke Holiber, Coincidentally, his father, Tom St. Lawrence University’s na- Rob Dickson and Alex Duncan. Leanos, coaches the Drew team. tionally-ranked squad will play Holiber and Dickson are both Leanos scored the game-winning the Continentals in their regular PHOTO COURTESY OF GRADY VIGNEAU ’10 three-year letter winners for the goal with less than three minutes season finale on May 1. Senior pitcher Alex Augustyn enters his wind-up.