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WEDNESDAY February 1, 2017 Vol. 147, Issue. 12 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS Darrius Campbell ‘17 Katie Ziegler ‘19 keeps tabs Men’s basketball and James Brown ‘17 on the ManOps as they hands Tufts frst discuss the necessity for prepare for TV competi- conference loss. co-conspirators rather tion. than allies.

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Green means intervene Student government Bates College combats sexual violence through Green Dot program. recap Te BCSG discusses numerous issues that arose on campus last semester and in recent weeks.

BCSG discusses campus issues at a recent meeting. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

tive to organize a more interactive MARIAM HAYRAPETYAN discussion with a friendly atmo- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR sphere so that students cease viewing Students explain what Green Dot means to them. security with animosity. It is further PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE Te Bates Student Government important to understand that secu- held their weekly Sunday meeting rity is required to report underage Te Green Dot program, creat- webpage, “Green Dot, etc. is an — open to all students — to dis- drinking, for it is their job; however, NICO BARDIN ed roughly ten years ago, was found- organization built on the premise MANAGING NEWS EDITOR cuss future goals and plans that will students are less likely to experience ed by clinical psychologist Dorothy that we can measurably and system- beneft the Bates community. T e any consequences if they are respect- Edwards, who believed that the atically reduce violence within any Student Government is attempting ful towards security. With the frst As colleges and universities key to lowering incidents of sexual given community. We believe cur- to improve relations between the event attracting about 24 students, throughout the nation have worked violence on college campus was rent research across disciplines, in security ofce and students through security is rather excited for these in recent years to implement mea- to reframe the dialogue to engage combination with lessons learned organized events. Given the success sures that mitigate potential for populations that were traditionally from history, provides nearly all of of the frst event, which occurred in See BCSG, PAGE 4 sexual assault and misconduct on excluded, such as male students and the necessary puzzle pieces to create the fall of 2016, there is the incen- campuses, Bates College, along with members of the faculty and staf. By a successful model of violence pre- 500 other institutions nationwide, creating a program that preaches in- vention.” has led the charge through its dedi- tervention techniques to every social Currently over 400 students cated involvement in the Green Dot and administrative group on cam- at Bates have been trained under program. In 2015, Bates College pus, the Green Dot program works the Green Dot program, exclud- joined the Green Dot program in Six thoughts on to educate communities with prac- ing alumni. In addition, 34 faculty order to train students, faculty, and tical and useful preventative tech- members and 188 staf members staf on efective violence prevention niques. Te ultimate goal is to reach have also dedicated time to master- measures that ultimately work to re- the point where every individual ing the violence prevention mea- duce occurrences of sexual violence and social group on a college cam- sures central to the mission of the opening doors and assault by educating members pus is versed in Green Dot interven- of our community on useful inter- tion and prevention techniques. See GREEN DOT, PAGE 4 vention measures. According to the Green Dot Men’s, women’s squash ride winning streaks into NESCAC tournament Ahmed Hatata ‘17 and Luca Polgar ‘20 lead formidable Bates squash teams into the postseason. Numerous doors on the Bates College campus are automated. JAMO KARSTEN JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR a door in you should pay special at- NICOLAS LEMUS tention to the weak points built into STAFF WRITER Bates’ squash teams put a rib- the door: the hinges and just below bon on another fantastic regular sea- the knob. Stand yourself in front son this past weekend, winning their I. A girl walks out of Commons of the door and prepare yourself fnal two matches of the year. Te and presses the handicap button for the shock of foot to door. Bring women fnished 12-3 on a six match with one of her free hands. She is your knee up and then extend your winning streak, while the men fn- not holding anything that might lower leg with all your force into the ished 12-2 on an eight match win- inhibit her from opening the door door. Te door should then separate ning streak. For Coach Pat Cosquer and she is apparently able. Te door from its frame and hinges, allowing ‘97, these streaks are hopefully a sign opens on command, as it was de- access into wherever it is you are go- of things to come as the postseason signed to do. Te girl walks through ing. You may also attempt a running looms. the open door and presses the but- jump kick, which is much more ba- “Te men have really worked ton a second time, making sure the dass. hard these past few weeks since the second door stays open so she can loss to Middlebury. Tey are com- walk through without impediment. III. If somebody were to ex- mitted to taking care of themselves She exits the building and walks hume a cadaver and slump it against of the court, which enables them into the rest of her life. None of this the door (at Commons), the cadaver to come into practice and matches makes any sense to me and I hold would successfully open the door ready to consistently compete at my head in absolute bewilderment with the weight of its dead, unani- a high level and helps them stay and scream. mated body. If a dog has enough healthy and ft,” said Cosquer in bulk and initiative it could eas- an email. “Most importantly, the II. When kicking a door in ily rear onto its hind legs and paw men’s team plays squash for them- you should frst examine the mate- the door open. If I were to ride a selves and for each other, and they rial and construction of the door. bicycle with enough speed into the understand that they will really need If the door is wooden, then you are door (helmet on, of course) I think to push themselves and each other golden. If it is metal, you should re- arris amell layed the fnal home match of his career turn with a thermite charge or some See DOORS, PAGE 6 See SQUASH, PAGE 7 PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE other small explosive. When kicking Forum 2 The Bates Student February 1, 2017 Which one are you? At least Trump

the other panelists. Garza validated or occupation. It is important to sparked white DARRIUS CAMPBELL and connected everyone’s experienc- add that co-conspirators could have JAMES BROWN es together, even that of the white privileges such as being white, rich, STAFF WRITER woman who acknowledges that she male, heterosexual, etc., but are un- CONTRIBUTING WRITER will never know what it is like to be afraid to use their privilege to voice activism? black in the United States: that she concerns and fght for others in the will never have to protect her son the non-dominant group. Two weeks ago, in the #Black- way that a black mother attempts Before discussing the diference because segregation laws have end- LivesMatter course, a discussion oc- HANNAH TARDIE ed. It is easy to say that women do to by explaining the rules in which between the two, I prided myself MANAGING FORUM EDITOR curred that has been on my mind for you oblige in order to survive in this on being an ally to many diferent not face discrimination and other some time. I have noticed at Bates country. Te rules that ask you not oppressed groups, but now my per- abuse in this country because rape is College there are quite a few stu- be too black in public, but to be just spective has shifted. I am realizing In spite of the atrocious regula- illegal and it is normalized for wom- dents, including myself, who iden- black enough in order to get people that being an ally is not enough to tions the Trump administration has en to work now. It is easy to say that tify as allies to diferent oppressed to like you (being black enough by bring change. Rather, I need to ac- been enacting, the one slightly posi- LGBTQ+ people in this county do groups. For an example, I believe fulflling the diversity requirement tively listen to the people who are tive outcome is the activism non- not face discrimination and other that I am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ for schools, being black enough by being afected; when they need me minority groups now feel account- abuse because gay marriage is legal. community and a feminist as I truly performing above average in athlet- in the front or back fghting for able to participate in. Although But now that the president elect is believe in the rights for the LG- ics, etc). Towards the end of Garza’s them, I must! I do not want to be much criticism around the women’s enforcing actual legal abuse and re- BTQIA+ community and women spiel, she stated that there are ways an ally, but rather a co-conspirator. march was its overwhelming lack of moving rights from human beings throughout the world. However, is that the system could be cracked, I will try to actively fght for justice intersectionality and inclusion, it in this country (or rightfully allowed believing enough? and in order to crack it, “we do not for all because everyone deserves to was one of the frst in the 21st cen- to enter this country), the abuse is On Tuesday, March 10, 2015, need allies, but co-conspirators.” have the privilege of a cis-gender, tury in which diferent age groups of public knowledge. It is extremely Alicia Garza, one of the three In class we discussed the difer- heterosexual, white male. white women joined on that large of difcult to deny. It is glaringly obvi- founders of the #Blacklivesmatter ence between allies and co-conspir- Being a co-conspirator means a scale to protest injustices against ous that some people in this country movement, gave a talk at St. Mary’s ators. As a class, we reached a gen- checking myself, my friends, family, women, including Trump allegedly are legally treated diferently than College of California to people in- eral consensus – an ally is someone and other people who I do not know trying to ban abortion, which could others. While this is extremely hor- terested in fghting against anti- who does not act, but acknowledges when derogatory terms are used. Be- potentially afect every woman who rifying and unprecedented, it might black racism, as well as connecting the injustices that occur to minor- ing a co-conspirator means being is able to get pregnant. In terms of be the only way to hold privileged the community together. After her ity groups. Allies continue to go on willing to stand up for oppressed highly targeted minority groups, people responsible and to get them speech, she joined a diverse panel about their day regardless of wheth- groups because justice and freedom the recent “muslim ban” preventing involved, and so far it has. (White, Black, and Asian) who reper or not something detrimental for all is much better than justice anyone from a primarily muslim- Tis is not the right way, and I resented diferent races and experi- has afected another community. and freedom for some. Being a co- “marked” country from entering the am not advocating for legally sacri- ences, but still had this common A co-conspirator is someone who conspirator means making a change U.S. regardless of valid visa or green fcing rights to add to the abuse of idea that white supremacy is not acts on what they believe in and right now. Tis change entails less card status has sparked a number of minorities in this country, I am only good for anyone. After the panelists tries to bring justice to everyone. conversations and more action, be- protests, as well as Trump’s removal saying that every underprivileged shared their experiences in dealing Co-conspirators are ready to fght cause the conversation about ways of LGTBQ+ information from fed- person whose cautions were ignored with oppression and why the system for change, for equal rights and we can end oppression have been eral websites. on election is day is being proven should change, it was Garza’s turn opportunity for everyone regard- going on forever. Now, it is time to While the circumstances for right, and that is something that is to respond to what she heard from less of class, race, gender, sexuality act. these protests are unbelievably hor- becoming increasingly difcult for rifc for the groups that they afect, privileged peoples to deny. Te rac- from a privileged person’s stand- ism (among other forms of hate) are point like mine, they seem positive becoming more and more overt in for the sole reason that they actually the face of Trump’s presidency, and hold privileged people accountable. that is something people unafected BatesRates Te micro-aggressions and other by subtle racism (and other forms of subtle abuses minority groups face hate) are fnally coming together to every day are too often dismissed by decry. Tere may fnally come a feel- people that do not personally experi- ing of responsibility and account- Worst frst 11 days of a Presidency ever ence them. It is easy to say that Afro- ability for people to use their privi- Americans do not face discrimina- lege to reduce the increasing abuse tion and other abuse in this country of the Trump administration. Trump’s Executive Actions have harmed trade, environment, Muslims, women, etc.

Commons Coffee Tasting

Bates students have chance to improve quality of Commons cofee.

Bates Annual Arts Crawl/American arts funding in jeopardy

Yearly exhibition of student art on Friday/uncertain future of art in Trump’s America. Recreational marijuana now legal in Maine/still not legal on campus STAY November referendum narrowly passed and went into efect on Monday.

$60,000+/year tuition but unreliable WiFi At least it’s an excuse not to do homework. WOKE President Spencer speaks up against Executive Action

Bates intends to support students , faculty, and community impacted by travel ban.

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Split and stigma

shows featuring mental illness as a MARY SCHWALBE plot device when they are written/ MANAGING FORUM EDITOR produced/directed by someone who does not have said mental illness M. Night Shyamalan’s new do not portray it accurately. When movie, Split, premiered last week mental illness is the major plot point and was met with general praise, in a horror movie, it fuels society’s earning over $46 million to date. irrational fear towards and misun- Te horror movie’s premise is the derstanding of those living with psy- kidnapping of three teenage girls by chiatric illnesses. Films like Psycho, a man with multiple psychological Shutter Island, and Te Shining, all diagnoses, among them dissocia- construct an image of mental illness tive identity disorder. Dissociative being an indicator of violence, even identity disorder, or DID, is a psy- though it has been shown in stud- chological illness in which individu- ies that there is no connection be- als develop two or more distinct tween the two factors. On the other personalities – hence, the title of hand, around 25% of the homeless the flm. It usually manifests as a population sufers from some form reaction to trauma, including severe of severe mental illness, so why are physical and psychological abuse. we mocking a population of whom James McAvoy’s character in the many are disadvantaged? flm has 23 distinct personalities, or Films and television appropri- “alters”, as they are often called in ate psychiatric disorders because relation to the disorder. While Chief our minds are complex and enig- Film Critic of Variety, Peter De- matic and make for interesting sub- bruge, called the flm a “resounding ject matter. Te thought of losing success”, even praising Shyamalan control over your brain is scary, but for “basically making up rules for not in the way horror movies tell it. dissociative identity disorder as he Instead of having their audiences @TheBatesStudent goes along”, others have expressed empathize with characters, mov- outrage over the flm’s compliance ies make mental illnesses and those facebook-instagram-twitter in the stigmatization of mental ill- who have them out to be something ness. Although I have not seen the non-suferers should fear. Holly- flm and can only interpret what wood exploits this stigma to make has been written about it, I whole- money, only further perpetuating heartedly agree that we need to be our culture’s misunderstanding of cognizant of how mental illness is mental health. Te fact that direc- portrayed in media. tors, including Shyamalan, take As editorial website, Te Verge, liberties with the details and expe- succinctly put it, “Split is the lat- riences of mental illness is irrespon- est horror flm to misunderstand sible and, frankly, cruel. Instead why mental illness is terrifying.” of mental illness being the entire In an article written by Michael premise of so many horror movies, Nedelman for CNN a letter writ- we need to increase representation ten to a psychiatrist by a patient is in a meaningful way – that means published: “Tere’s a new movie featuring characters that live with out about a person with DID. It’s mental illness without it being the a thriller/horror movie. Do I ever focal point of the flm. When men- scare you?” 46% of Americans meet tal illnesses are portrayed, they need the criteria for a psychiatric illness to be thoughtfully and accurately at some point in their lives, yet de- represented. Psychiatric illnesses spite its prevalence, mental illness is are common and exist on a large still incredibly stigmatized. Mov- and varied spectrum and as a society ies like ‘Split’ are not uncommon, we need to empathize with, under- and collectively they feed this fear. stand, and support each other. VISIT US AT WWW.THEBATESSTUDENT.COM Generally speaking, movies and TV

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday the 3rd

4pm | Arts Crawl: Every winter, Bates’ celebration of student achievement in the visual, literary and performing arts is a lively smorgasbord of creativity and skill. FMI 207-786-8294. Chase Hall (4–5:30pm), Olin Arts Center (5:30–7pm), Commons Fireplace Lounge (a cappella at 5pm) Saturday the 4th

10am | Ladd Planetarium show: What’s in the sky tonight? Tis planetarium show for general audiences shows the sky as you’ll see it this evening, illustrating well-known constellations and explaining what else you may see.

FMI [email protected]. Carnegie Science Hall

Friday and Saturday the 10th and 11th

7:30pm | Contradance: Dance with everyone in the room as you move in repeating patterns down long lines. Come for just one dance or stay the whole night! Music by Kyra and Dana, calling by Alex Hennings. All dances taught, no previous experience necessary. Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm, dancing starts at 8. Admission: $5–$8 on a sliding scale. FMI [email protected].

Muskie Archives 7:30pm | FAB 12th Annual Winter Dance Showcase: F.A.B. stands for “Franco American and Bates,” and in this joyful concert the Gendron Franco Center and the college present original dance and music from Bates students and artists around New England. $15/$12, available at Brown Paper Tickets. FMI the Franco Center.

Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston The Bates Student February 1, 2017 News 4

GREEN DOT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Te art of censorship Abdulnasser Gharem’s visual commentary on current day Saudi Arabia. hind you so that others can see it?” CHRISTINA PERRONE In a way, Gharem began his path CONTRIBUTING WRITER creating art for others to see and interpret for themselves. At Bates College, we are en- A large portion of Gharem’s couraged to express our identity work involves performance and and opinions freely, without reper- site-specifc exhibitions. T is stems cussions. Students can express their from his culture, “I believe in per- political opinions through art, pro- formance. In our culture, in our re- Director of Residence Life Blake Reilly conducts Green Dot training. tests, and social media. However, in ligion there is a lot of performance BATES COLLEGE FACEBOOK places like Saudi Arabia it is a difer- for praying or even dancing...so I ent story. Abdulnasser Gharem, one started performance on the streets Green Dot program. Blake Reilly, “While organization of Green Dot prevention, but also act as a role of the artists on exhibit in Olin Mu- on the side of my time,” Gharem Director of Residential Life here on will stay within the administration, model for other athletic groups on seum for the Phantom Punch exhib- explained. campus, has worked tirelessly along we would love to create a program campus. Te men’s basketball team it, gave a lecture Tursday, January One street performance in par- with the Campus Life department for students to become facilitators,” recently collaborated with Con- 26th about the struggles of artistic ticular was about the environment. to spearhead the Green Dot cam- Reilly says. necticut College in hosting a Green expression in Saudi Arabia. Te government had created a park paign at Bates, hoping to include Currently there are seven facili- Dot sponsored basketball game in Before the age of the internet, and had planted trees foreign to the individuals from all corners of the tators (staf and faculty members) Alumni Gymnasium. In addition, “[I]t was a little bit hard to say what region. Tose trees spread and killed Bates community in the campaign on campus that are the individuals the Bates men’s and women’s squash you were thinking especially in that, native trees, negatively impacting against sexual violence. with the proper training and author- team have also volunteered time to you know, conservative society, it’s the environment. Gharem saw this, “Te main goal is to create a ity to conduct Green Dot training undergo Green Dot training. not that easy if you have an idea to and wrapped himself in a plastic culture that does not tolerance vio- seminars. In the coming years, it is As Bates College works to elimi- say it to anyone so you needed to sheet with a tree. He then started lence,” says Reilly. Reilly’s approach hoped that students may become nate the risk of sexual violence and be careful” said Gharem. For him, walking through the streets. to tackling sexual assault and vio- facilitators, ultimately working to assault on campus, the Green Dot “[Art] was the only exit...or even “Tis work was about the en- lence through the Green Dot pro- increase student leadership in the program will remain vital to these ef- the source for us to have personal- vironment... no one could have a gram is one that relies heavily upon Green Dot program. forts. It is important that the Green ity or to discover something new...I way to say [anything about the for- inclusion in the program from the In the meantime, members of Dot program continues to grow on didn’t know anything about music eign trees]...no one can say it’s bad masses. the Green Dot program are con- campus, targeting and reaching as or poems...it wasn’t in the schools so because there is no, no channels While the Green Dot program tinuing to fnd ways to include as many individuals and social groups there wasn’t books about it,” Gha- no one can say no, and they don’t has already reached many members many members of the Bates com- on campus as possible. Students rem added. know what to do. So I said ok I’m of the Bates community, Reilly and munity as possible. Exemplary of interested in undergoing the Green Once Gharem was introduced going to start wrapping myself,” he others involved in the Green Dot these eforts is the men’s basketball Dot training program may fnd to chat rooms, his entire worldview explained. program wish to encourage students team, of which every player under- more information at http://www. changed. Now, he could go on the In 2011, Gharem sold his art- to exhibit leadership and expand went Green Dot training in order bates.edu/campus/greendot/cats/. streets to photograph his realities work “Message/Messenger” during the program in the coming years. to understand measures of violence and upload them to a universal, a Christie’s auction in Dubai for digital audience. For instance, some- $842,500 USD, the highest price thing now taken for granted such as ever paid for a living Arab artist. Te downloading a photo, would take piece depicts an elaborate, gilded hours back in the chat-room age. dome of a mosque propped open— Te internet also allowed Gharem to resembling a classical trap. Within research stories from his region, one the dome is a white dove, the uni- Bates College shuts down in particular struck a chord within versal symbol for peace. “I was him that would later amount to his thinking about what was happening artistic career. about me...how [religious people] In 1982, a village in Saudi Ara- play with [religion], how they ma- until noon on Tuesday bia faced an oncoming tempest. nipulate it, you and your princi- Tey turned to their tribe leader, pal… so you are going to fnd a lot Freezing rain ushers in problematic weather conditions. also known as a sheikh, for guidance. of pressure from the family, from Te sheikh believed that a concrete society, from the mosque, from the bridge was a safe place for the peo- schools…”Gharem explained. was scheduled as usual. delayed start. ple to congregate during the storm, Abdulnasser Gharem believes WILLIAM BORELLI EBERT Te day itself was f lled with Student reactions were varied. STAFF WRITER for it would persevere despite the that one of the most important bizarre weather, as a mesh of wa- For many students the most surpris- stormy conditions. Unfortunately, things we can do is to promote ar- ter, ice, and snow merged with one ing aspect was not the delay, but the sheikh overestimated the bridge’s tistic expression to younger genera- On Tuesday, January 24, Bates another to combine into an unholy that the school called their phones. strength, and it fell along with many tions. Back in Riyadh, he along with College administrative ofces were mix of tumultuous precipitation. “My dad got a call at 4 am and people during the storm. Many died his colleagues created a studio next delayed from opening until noon. Students who still had classes were was confused and worried some- as a result. to a bakery that allows both boys All employees who were not desig- forced to bear the inclimate weather thing happened”, said Mary Buford “And I was thinking, why did and girls to cultivate their talent. nated as “essential” were asked to along with snow flled pathways. At Turnage ‘19. “When I went outside, they follow him?” asked Gharem, Te studio has no signs and is in a remain at home. Nonetheless, Com- the same time, campus workers had the pathway was inches deep in wa- “Why did no one just you know residence with no near by neighbors, mons and the Library were still open to begin the monotonous task of ter”, Turnage remarked regarding come up with another suggestion. so that genders can legally be in the throughout the day. Classes were left cleaning up the mess. the weather. And at that time it was me, you same room. His studio is a safe place to the discretion of the professor. Te delay was called by the Se- Additionally another student, know, after having some knowledge for artists, musicians, fashion de- But campus in many ways did come nior Emergency Response Group Natalie Givens ‘20 said, “nothing because of the internet...I had an in- signers, and flm-makers. His mis- to a standstill. which is made up of representa- was better than to wake up and hear ner voice and I wanted to say some- sion for the studio was to create, “a Tis logistical nightmare was a tives from the ofces of the dean of that I didn’t have to go to my 8 am.” thing. So I think the best part of my space where they can practice and result of the sleet and icy conditions the faculty, dean of students, vice However, one reaction mutually ex- job is through images and art.” create new ideas, so we gave them that, although always a reality of president of fnance and adminis- pressed by the entire Bates commu- Tis inspired one of his works, the studio as a place...And they feel Maine winters, were more intoler- tration, security, communications, nity was gratitude for the campus “Al-Siraat (Te Path)” (2011), which safe and they can speak freely...and able than usual. Yet this was also the facility services and dining services, workers who had to shovel and clear is on display in the museum. He, nothing will happen to them.” frst time that the college has had a and whose job it is deliberate with the numerous pathways that had along with others, spray-painted the When asked if he feared he delayed opening in the college’s re- one another on how to “develop and been blocked. Regardless, by noon, word “path” thousands of times over would get in trouble for his contro- cent history. For many excited stu- coordinate the College’s response most of the snow had been cleared the bridge. Many had forgotten the versial lifestyle, Gharem noted, “Te dents this meant liberation from to emergencies.” After proper as- sufciently enough to reopen ad- story, and the media did not cover problem is...the religious system, the their morning classes but for others sessment of the weather conditions ministrative building and all Bates what had happened at the time. economic system and the political it led to false excitement as many de- on Tuesday, the Senior Emergency academic and administrative servic- Gharem explained his interpretation system it’s based on dividing…[but] voted professors afrmed that class Response Group opted to enact a es continued to operate smoothly. of the art: “No one knows what it it’s ok to say it through art because means, the path. Does it mean go- it’s more soft and the people will ing with a group and feeling safe? Is start to think... It’s the easy way to it made to follow someone?...Or is do it through art.” Indeed, pictures BCSG it something you’re gonna leave be- speak a thousand words. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 events and would like to see more students attending. Te Student Government ad- dressed the Health Center concerns that have been on students’ minds since September. Before the Student Government takes initiative on fx- ing the problems associated with the Health Center, such as waiting hours for a simple procedures or lacking walk-in hours, they must re- READ.THINK.SHARE. ceive concrete details about what is working and what is not, and com- pare the old Health Center to the current one. Vice President Tyler Post ‘18 (left) and President Adedire Fakorede ‘18 The Bates Student Te issue of parking bans was (right) discuss future plans for the Bates student body. introduced and will be discussed JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT further with the committee responsible, which is headed by Grifn parking lots or on the streets. Te ment meetings which happen every Golden ‘19. If a student’s car does meeting concluded with the deci- Sunday at 7 pm in Hedge Hall 106, not have a Bates College parking sion to speak to numerous clubs to for the President, Adedire Fakorede permit, then the only parking op- see how the recent Presidential elec- ’18 and Vice-President, Tyler Post tion is Downtown Lewiston, which tion has afected their mission and ’18 want full transparency. Further, is inconvenient for most students their future actions. it gives students the opportunity to who are unable to park in the visitor It is highly encouraged that stu- voice their concerns. dents attend the Student Govern- Arts & Leisure The Bates Student February 1, 2017 5 Be a Man(Op) Singer Sasha Lurje performs at Temple Shalom

The ManOps practice tirelessly in Olin. JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT

have too much angst about their KATIE ZIEGLER chances this year. “I think we’ve got STAFF WRITER what it takes,” said Kevin Melvin ’17. Part of the confdence is the Te Manic Optimists will com- change in format. Instead of being pete this year on “Sing that Ting,” forced to write a new song, competi- a singing competition hosted by tors will be able to choose what they WGBH featuring choral groups want to perform. Sasha Lurje (far right) and violnist Craig Judelman (middle) perform. from New England. After being Tis year they plan on starting PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/COURTESY PHOTO eliminated in the fnal round in out with the staple “Colder Weath- Season 2, they are approaching this er,” and then pulling out the crowd- Her most famous band is You pleasing “Raining Men” if they MATTHEW WINTER Shouldn’t Know From It, an inter- competition with their titular opti- STAFF WRITER mism. move to the next round. Te frst national klezmer band from Berlin Last year the ManOps were in- round beings on February 10, and who play traditional Yiddish and vited to perform by WGBH, and practice is heating up, not least be- Acclaimed Latvian singer Sasha Jewish dance music. Tey play all did well in their frst round. How- cause of their eleven new members. Lurje performed at Auburn’s Temple over Europe and at multiple festi- ever, in the second and fnal round “We’re just getting through Shalom last Wednesday, easily the vals. they were made to write a mashup teaching ‘Colder Weather,’ and now highlight of the congregation’s week. Lastly, Sasha recently started of “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees we’re going to be going through that She performed a mix of traditional a collaboration named Goyfriend and Handle’s “Hallelujah” chorus: process again but intensifed, be- and modern Yiddish songs, accom- with a Brooklyn klezmer band. Tey “It didn’t go well, because we’re hu- cause only three people in the group panied by violinist Craig Judelman. explore the image of the Jews in folk mans, not magicians,” said Gabriel have already sung ‘Raining Men,’” Lurje also visited Bates College, giv- culture and the intersection between Nott ’17, the group’s Music Direc- said Nott. Melvin, one of these new ing a talk to Professor Cernahoschi’s Jewish, Slavic, and Baltic cultures. tor. members, is not letting the workload class on Jewish lives in Eastern Eu- Now, with all this mention of Te judges also believe their get him down. “I know I’m super rope. klezmer bands, you may be won- mashup had too much focusing on excited for it. I already love practic- Sasha was born in Riga, Latvia dering what “klezmer” is. Well, it is dancing instead of singing. “Tat ing with these guys and singing with and began singing at a young age. the music of the Ashkenazi Jews of was weird because in the frst round JAMES MACDONALD/ them around campus — but to take Since 2003, she has studied Yiddish Eastern Europe. Generally, the mu- they really liked our dancing and THE BATES STUDENT it on to television, that’s something music, looking at its style and rela- sic is dance-oriented and instrumen- told us to do more of it,” said Nott, to write home to Mom about.” tionship with religion. She is cur- tal. Initially, when Yiddish-speaking noting that many members felt the University of Massachusetts, Am- rently in four diferent bands, each Jews immigrated to America in criticism was not enough to elimi- herst won the college category. exploring diferent aspects of Yid- the early 20th century, they mixed nate them from the competition. Despite last year’s somewhat See MAN-OPS, PAGE 6 dish music. klezmer music with American Jazz Instead, Te Doo Wop Shop from contested loss, they do not seem to One of her bands, Forship, is a music. During the 1970’s, there was Yiddish psychedelic rock band with a revival of traditional klezmer mu- infuences from jazz and reggae. For- sic. Tis type of music still remains ship is the most eclectic of Lurje’s a staple at Jewish weddings. Tere various bands, being described as “if is even a weeklong klezmer retreat Pink Floyd and Te Doors had ever named KlezKanada that brings peo- Stephen Koplowitz’s two jammed together at a Jewish wed- ple from all over the world to learn ding” on her website. Unfortunate- about klezmer music and Jewish his- ly, this band did not perform at the tory. temple, but alas it gives you a reason Te klezmer community is cents on the interdisciplinary to travel to Latvia to see them. what brought Sasha all the way to Her next band is the Semer En- Temple Shalom in Auburn. Rabbi semble, which features some of the Sruli Dresdner is big in the klezmer most famous Yiddish musicians to world, as he and his wife, Lisa, are arts recreate the sounds of 1930’s Berlin. master klezmer musicians. Sruli Tey play all kinds of music, Berlin and Lisa know almost every single HALLEY POSNER cabaret, Russian folk songs, opera, klezmer band out there: if your MANAGING ARTS&LEISURE EDITOR and cantorial music. parents had a klezmer band at their Sasha is also a part of STRAN- wedding, Sruli probably knows the GELOVESONGS, an “interlin- band. Sruli and Sasha know each We have all heard the mantra gual” love song duo who perform other from their klezmer connec- that being well rounded is best. In strange love songs in not only Yid- tions, which is why the congregation the highly competitive world in dish, but in Ukrainian and Russian was so lucky to have seen Sasha per- which we live, having a varied in- as well. Tis way you can hear these form. It was a truly special concert terest base is vital to achieving any- “beautifully malicious” love songs impossible to see elsewhere. Luckily, thing. But for most, that lesson of and “laugh your way through love- Sruli and Lisa perform often, some- well roundedness seems to evaporate sickness, lust, and murder” in mul- times even at Bates! Tey are not to once we achieve our goals of getting tiple languages! be missed. into college, grad school, or having a stable job. However, Stephen Ko- plowitz manages to keep that goal in mind every day of his life. Koplowitz devotes his life to facilitating interdisciplinary arts, weaving together dance, visual arts, music and more. From an early age, Koplowitz was exposed to many types of arts. In an interview he remarked that READ. “[a]s a young person, [he] started with piano lessons, had an inter- est in photography, then improvis- ing music, then writing music for dance, then dancing, then choreog- raphy.” In order to keep up with all SHARE. the diferent directions his passions were pulling him, Koplowitz had to get creative. Troughout his undergraduate Koplowitz lectures on Wednesday, January 25. JAMES MACDONALD/ and graduate studies at Wesleyan THE BATES STUDENT and University of Utah respectively, he was constantly mixing and form and humanity.” People express able to accurately portray how hu- ONLINE. matching diferent art forms in order to create a piece that felt wholly themselves in so many diferent mans really feel, think, and act is to right and his. ways, so much so that it is often dif- mesh multiple forms of art together, But his real passion in meld- fcult to keep track of all the micro which results in a completely new ing diferent art forms together expressions and subtle undertones a discipline. comes from the need to explore person emotes throughout the day. Te Bates community was lucky VISIT US AT WWW.THEBATESSTUDENT.COM “the nexus between the analog and No one form of art is enough enough to have Koplowitz speak digital worlds all mediated in [his] to contain all of the emotions or ex- life long fascination with the human pressions people feel in their every See KOPLOWITZ, PAGE 6 day life. Te only way Koplowitz is The Bates Student February 1, 2017 6 Arts & Leisure

MAN-OPS Two more CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 punches - it is a Knock Out as a Lieutenant Colonel while dedi- ARIEL ABONIZIO cating himself to promoting art in ASSISTANT ARTS&LEISURE EDITOR his country. In his speech, Gharem mentioned that his works started in Tis past week was full of activi- the early 1980s, trying to fnd his ties at the Bates College Museum of path in the world of arts in order to Art. On Monday, January 23 the have his voice heard. Later, he cre- museum held a pop-up exhibition ated performances in his small town show on Lisbon Street. Te visit- in Saudi Arabia and created pop- ing artist, Nugamshi, performed up works in his country. Gharem his Calligrafti – an intersection be- gained an international audience in tween calligraphy and grafti in the the art world when he reached a re- Coming together as a group, the ManOps show they mean business. JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT museum’s downtown studio space. cord price for the work Message/Mes- And on Tursday, January 26 Bates senger in Dubai sold for $800,000 at As a slightly younger group this hosted a talk by Abdulnasser Gha- auction. Gharem mentioned that at year, teaching new members is an rem, one of the most infuential art- the time, he had to sell his car in or- important goal for the ManOps, ists in the history of Saudi Arabia. der to build the work. and not just about singing. “As a As someone who is passion- In his speech, Gharem told the personal goal, I want to try to show ate about art I may be biased, but I audience that conceptual art was not the people that are just entering fnd show openings to be fantastic. quite popular in Saudi Arabia before the group what ManOps is really Tey often provide the visitors with the 2000s. Te internet provided about,” said Nott. the unique chance to interact with him with a tool to fnd his ways, And what is ManOps really artists. Even though an artwork can exchanging ideas with other artist. about? “Tere’s defnitely fun some- often stand on its own, talking to Today, art is received diferently. He where in that answer,” according to artists reveals their thought process, mentioned how the public reception Melvin. “To me, when I was trying biography, and interests. It gently of his artworks went from confusion out that’s what attracted me to it. complements the visitor’s under- to appreciation. Gharem now has a Knowing that the ManOps are ap- standing of art. Tis was the case for studio in Riyadh – he provides am- proachable people you can talk to Tuesday’s pop-up exhibition by Nu- ple support to the new generation of and fool around with and have a gamshi. Te museum’s studio space Saudi Arabian artists who follow his serious conversation with. Tere’s a downtown was flled with incredibly steps. Tis new wave of artists has lot of love there, and I feel like we diverse people who wanted to expe- someone to look for support and always try to show that when we rience Saudi Arabian art. Trough advice, which is more valuable than perform.” the course of an hour and a half, words could possibly express. “I think that we like to give of Talking to Gharem during the Photo caption. PHOTO CREDIT/PHOTO CREDIT Nugamshi created several calligraf- the sense when we’re performing fti art pieces that blended canvas exhibition reception, I was aston- that we don’t need to take it very with the walls. Nugamshi makes ished to see how one humble per- seriously, but behind that we have his own brushes to ft his controlled son has the capacity to change the a hard work ethic,” ofered Nott. body movement. Te result is an im- ways of art history. He is someone “Something that people have been pressive body of work dealing with to be followed, not only because of saying to me since freshman and some of the most pressing topics in his superb technique and art pieces sophomore year is that we need to the contemporary world: justice and but also because of his ideals. He is work hard in practice so we sound morality in black and white paint. genuine about making a supportive, like we didn’t work hard. It’s bal- While Nugamshi’s pieces from creative community in his country. ancing sounding tight and having this show will be destroyed (the His studio promotes the introduc- arrangements that show of our fun artist often destroys his works), his tion of a new wave of art in Saudi style.” “Raining Men” would show website and social media presence Arabia – which also introduces the of the ManOps distinct personal- world to Saudi Arabian art and cul- ofer a way to support his ephemeral ity, though it might be new to the A trio reherses their part for competition. JAMES MACDONALD/ ture. performances. As an artist myself, it judges. THE BATES STUDENT is priceless to be able to experience Last week’s events were a con- “I guess it’s the cocky competi- other artist creating frst hand. It is tinuation of the Phantom Punch tor in me but I’m not worried. We’re a privilege to have insight on some- exhibition, which will stay up in the working hard right now and I think will fnd out once the competition will be kept secret until the episodes one else’s creations. For me it means museum until March 18. Te show, we’re going to win,” says Nott. Tey starts on February 10, but the results air starting April 7 on WGBH2. more than simply an intellectual curated by Dan Mills and Loring understanding – it is an exercise of Danforth, presents over a dozen empathy. Saudi Arabian works in a one-of- On Tursday, January 26 Bates a-kind show. Tis exhibition is as College had the honor of receiv- much about Saudi Arabian culture ing Abdulnasser Gharem as a guest as it is about the human condition KOPLOWITZ speaker. Gharem is internationally in a globalized world. In times such known as perhaps the most infu- as ours, empathy is something to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ential contemporary Saudi Arabian be actively maintained and con- structed. Having a museum in our artist – it is not an exaggeration to with many classes and give a lecture backyard is more than a privilege: say that he has changed the cultural on Wednesday, January 25. Having visiting it is priceless. scene in his country. Gharem spent completed his own education at a 23 years in the Saudi Arabian Army liberal arts school, Koplowitz was able to tell us here in the Bates community what that liberal arts education can really do for a person out there in the big, scary real world. DOORS Koplowitz sees “Bates’ strong CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 commitment to both liberal arts and creative arts naturally lead[ing] towards creating an intellectual space for students to explore and dialogue within al the arts. It allows for more ideas to fow, more interchange between faculty and students and allows for more experimentation and risk, taking all important parts of a healthy college and liberal arts education.” But achieving this goal of a high level of collaboration is not easy; it takes persistence and practice. Ko- plowitz suggests that in order to Looking at the root of the problem. JAMES MACDONALD/ achieve the aim of interdisciplinary THE BATES STUDENT work, students should “read every- day. Interdisciplinary work is noth- I would be able to bump open day and walked quickly through the ing without ideas. One does not get the door. It is all so simple, it is all parking lot and towards the front ideas without stimulation, contem- so efortless. Why force a machine sliding doors. She told me she did plation and education.” to do it for you? not remember what she was think- I have always thought that ing when it happened, but she ar- books are good for the soul, and ap- IV. I once saw a man dangling rived at the doors with too little cau- parently they are good for collabora- three bottles of champagne between tion and walked into the door face tion too. his fngers and what looked like a frst. She broke her nose. Another point that this artist full rack of a ribs (St. Louis style) makes is that students should not on a ceramic platter. He stopped at VI. Because you can does not be intimidated by the arts. Everyone a door and looked it up and down mean you should. Te world and its has the ability to be creative because with puzzlement. He turned around many people are vulnerable. Tey “it is a learned trait, it is not only and brought his knee up and then do not want to be taken advantage ‘innate,’ we all need to nurture our kicked his heel into the door like of or misused. Everything has a pur- creativity not matter how much ‘in- a donkey. He shouted “Yo, watch pose, flls a niche. Te bird whistles nate’ talent might be inside of us!” JAMES MACDONALD/THE BATES STUDENT out!” and then walked backwards its matin. Te squirrel scurries and Just because someone is not born through the door. Everybody was collects. Te handicap button opens with the ability to sing on perfect impressed. the door for people who have trou- key or knows how to do fve pir- tion is key. Most of all collaboration patience, and communication.” ble opening the door. Do not rob ouettes does not mean they should should be “fun, exciting and can Communicate with those around V. My mother worked at a de- the button of its purpose. Do not stop trying to learn how. result in experiences that can’t be you and the results might be more partment store in her young adult- diminish its purpose. Just open the Above all else, when creating an predicted or programmed but that than you could have even imaged. hood. She arrived to work late one door with your hands. interdisciplinary work, collabora- like any relationship requires time, The Bates Student February 1, 2017 Sports 7 An alphabetical journey into the UPCOMING English Premier CONTESTS League: L Staf writer John Neufeld ‘17 continues his examination of this year’s Premier League teams. This week features the teams starting with the letter L: Leicester City and Liverpool. Women’s Basketball vs Amherst Friday, 2/3 @ 7:00 pm except for Ipswich Town in 1962 JOHN NEUFELD - Odds of them winning the STAFF WRITER Premier League in 2015-2016 was 5000:1 Leicester City (Te Foxes) Liverpool (Te Reds) Overview: Leicester City was founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse Overview: Liverpool was Football Club and played near Fosse founded in 1892 and joined the Road. In 1894 they joined the Foot- Football League a year later. Tey ball League and changed their name have played at their current sta- to Leicester City in 1919. Tey have dium, Anfeld, since its formation. won 6 second-division titles and one Te club has won 5 European Cups, championship. Last season they won 3 UEFA Cups, 3 UEFA Super the Premier League and became the Cups, 18 League titles, 7 FA Cups, 6th team to win the Premier League 8 League Cups, and 15 FA Com- since its inception. Teir title win is munity Shields. Te club’s anthem is Women’s Basketball vs Trinity considered one of the greatest upsets “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Te club Saturday, 2/4 @ 3:00 pm of all time of any sport. In 2008- was originally called Everton FC and 2009, Leicester was in League 1, two Athletic Grounds Ltd. before chang- tiers below the Premier League. Tat ing their name to Liverpool FC in year they came in frst and were pro- March 1892. Teir current manager moted to the Championship League is Jurgen Klopp, who replaced Bren- and came in ffth 2009-2010. Te dan Rodgers at the beginning of last team remained in the Champion- season. Tey have one of the best fan ship League until the 2013-2014 bases of all European teams. season when they were again champions with a win over Bolton. Te Stadium: Anfeld team hired former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri at the beginning of Notable players: the 2015-2016 campaign. He led Philippe Coutinho, M (current) the team to their frst ever Premier Luis Suarez, F (2011-2014) League victory and their frst quali- Steven Gerrard, M (1998-2015) fcation for the Champions League, Phil Neal, D (1974-1986) Men’s & Women’s Squash where they placed frst in their Billy Liddell, M (1938-1961) NESCAC Championships group. Ranieri was awarded Coach Kenny Dalglish, F (1977-1990) of the Year. Ian Rush, F (1980-1986, 1988- 2/4 - 2/5 @ Amherst, MA 1996) Stadium: King Power Stadium Fun facts: Notable players: - 8th most valuable club ($1.55 Jamie Vardy, F (current) billion) Riyad Mahrez, M (current) - Two major tragedies, the Hey- Islam Slimani, F (current) sel Stadium disaster and the Hills- Wes Morgan, D (current) borough disaster, have resulted in Gary Mills, D (1989-1994) fan deaths Gordon Banks, GK (1959- - Liverpool fans refer to them- 1967) selves as Kopites, referencing the Kop at Anfeld Fun facts: - Teir song was originally from - One of 3 teams to be at the a Rodgers and Hammerstein musi- bottom of the table at Christmas cal and not get relegated (2015) - Everton remains their biggest - Striker Jamie Vardy holds the rivals, with games between the two record for consecutive games scored having more red cards than any oth- in (13 goals in 11 games, 2015) er matchup Men’s and Women’s Squash - Fastest 7-year rise to the title

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for a few more weeks in order second spot. Te men’s side only to play in individual nationals this to reach and achieve the team’s goals lost 3 sets collectively in their rout. year.” of reaching the NESCAC Finals and Te women were similarly stellar, Both teams now turn the page fnishing with a Top 12 National as they dispatched their opponent to the postseason, as they begin to Ranking.” Cosquer heaped praise Wellesley 8-1 on Saturday. Luca prepare for the NESCAC champion his entire ladder, pointing to Polgar was dominant in the 1 spot, onships this weekend, followed by Spencer Burt’s ‘17 leadership as cap- winning 11-7,11-2,11-3, while the the national team championships tain and Hatata’s steady brilliance at sophomore duo of Kristyna Alexova for the men February 17-19, and number one specifcally as keys to ‘19 and Vicky Arjoon ‘19 both won February 24-26 for the women. success. in straight sets in the two and three Te individual national champion- On the women’s side, Cosquer spots respectively. ships take place March 3-5. Captain pointed to two key victories two On Sunday night, in the class of Emma Dunn ‘17 emphasized rou- weeks ago against Franklin & Mar- 2017’s fnal home matches at Bates’ tine, confdence and a team men- shall and Amherst, who the wom- squash facility, both teams made tality as the keys to success over the en beat 6-3 and 8-1, respectively, handy work of their conference op- next few weeks. “We are going to READ.THINK.SHARE as turning points in the season. ponent Tufts. Te men swept, 9-0, keep training like we normally do The Bates Student “Strong team wins over competitive winning all nine matches in straight and continue our desire to win every teams like F&M and Amherst have sets. Hatata proved dominant again, match we can,” she said in an email. given the women’s team a renewed casually defeating Tufts’ number one “We know that we can do it and we sense of confdence,” he said. “I trust in under 15 minutes. He conceded have the skill, but at the end of the that they’ll bring this preparation, just six points. Te women won 7-2, day it comes down to being men- focus and confdence into Nescacs going in straight sets in all their vic- tally prepared and believing in your next week. Luca Polgar, Kristyna tories, and only dropping matches ability to win. Every woman on the Alexova and Vicky Arjoon are a very at the bottom two rungs of the lad- team is doing what they need to do formidable top 3 and when they’re der. Darrius Campbell, who won so they are able to give 100% during healthy and playing well, the wom- his fnal home match 5,4 and 5 on all our matches.” Cosquer similarly en’s team can beat anyone they play.” Sunday, had this to say on the expe- mentioned that staying focused on On Saturday, in their penulti- rience. “It honestly did not feel like routine will be key in preparation mate match of the regular season, my last home match, mostly because for the men the men’s side blanked MIT 9-0. I was not thinking about it. I could Asked if any ladder changes can Ahmed Hatata ‘17 continued his get sentimental and take in the mo- be expected as the postseason ap- stellar play at the top of the ladder, ment, but I also know that I have proaches, Cosquer wittily employed winning in straight sets. His Egyp- not had the best season in terms of the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t tian compatriot, Mahmoud Yousry results, so I need to focus on fn- fx it.” ‘20, was similarly efcient in the ishing the season strong if I want Sports 8 The Bates Student February 1, 2017

Men’s Basketball Men’s and Women’s Swimming Last week took two L’s but Women’s, men’s this week they bounced swimming fnish back (Big Sean voice) third, second at WPI The Bobcats turn things around quickly with two wins this past week, one of them a huge NESCAC win. Invitational Te swim teams enjoy their fnal meet before the NESCAC championships.

Marcus Delpeche ‘17 follows through on a free throw. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT up as much as 12 points but the Vi- threes made by Darling and Max GERALD NELSON kings would not go away, cutting the Hummel ‘19, the Bobcats would be STAFF WRITER defcit to 82-73. But Bates would up at half 39-31. not be fazed as Marcus Delpeche Darling came out swinging in Tere were low murmurs of ‘17 aired out a full court pass to his the second half, putting up back-to- panic after the two tough NESCAC brother for the dunk to put them back threes to set the tone in Alum- losses last week. But the men’s team back up to a double digit lead with ni Gym. At the 11:58 mark, Spell- quickly put any panic to rest as they 1:31 left. Te shooters came out man hit a three to give the Bobcats answered with a two game winning to play against Salem State, where their biggest lead of the night, an streak starting with Salem State. Bates had one of their best nights of 18-point lead. Tom Coyne ‘20 had a career the season from the feld, shooting Tufts would not back down high 25 points and led the team 57 percent. though, cutting the defcit 61-49 in scoring. Malcolm Delpeche ‘17 On Saturday January 29 Bates with 9:55 to go in the game. Tey was all over the court, dropping 19 hosted No. 4 ranked Tufts Univer- would eventually cut the lead down Emma Jarczyk ‘17 spirals through the air as she completes her dive. points, grabbing nine rebounds, and sity where they got a big and much to single digits, 77-70 with 1:32 left JOSH KUCKENS/BATES COLLEGE blocking three shots. Jef Spellman needed win, beating the Jumbos 84- but the Bobcats would seal the deal ‘20 helped out by adding 14 points 72. Marcus Delpeche would go on by converting their free throws down won both the 50 free and fy, while to notch another double-double and the stretch. Tiw was a big boost of GRIFFIN GOLDEN Monica Sears ‘20 won the 100 and coming of the bench. Drew Healy ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR scored 15 points and grabbed eight score a game high 28 points. He also confdence for the Bobcats as late 200 free, and Emily Erad-Stone ‘20 rebounds for the Vikings and mul- led the team in rebounding with 11. free throw shots has plagued them won the 50 back. In addition, Logan tiple players were in double fgures Darling had the hot hand too as he this season. Darling and Marcus Tis past Sunday, Bates Swim- McGill ‘18 won the 25 butterfy. for points coming of the bench for scored a career high 21 points. Quin Delpeche would combine for seven ming and Diving competed in the Associate Head Coach, Van- Salem State. Leary ‘17 and Spellman would give made free throws down the stretch. WPI Invitational. Per the Bates essa Williamson, was especially im- Te frst half was tight, with support of the bench dropping Bates shot the ball well from beyond sports and information ofce, this pressed with Kristy Prelgovisk ’19, four lead changes and and six ties. nine and 10 points, respectively. the arc throughout the game, mak- was an uniquely formatted event for “I thought Kristy did well coming Coyne started with the hot hand in Tufts’ Tarik Smith and Vincent Pace ing 10 of 20 attempts from the three swimmers, because it was comprised back from an injury,” Williamson the frst half, scoring a game high 12 would lead Tufts in points with 19 whereas Tufts shot only 5 of 27 from entirely of sprints. “It was a great wrote in an email on Monday morn- points and shooting fve of six from each. downtown. change of pace to be able to swim ing. Prelgovisk fnished frst in the the feld and knocking down two It was another tightly contested Tis was a major win for Bates 25 yard events and 100 yard relays,” 100 breastroke event. threes. Te Bobcats looked good frst half, with 12 lead changes but in front of a raucous crowd, as they Captain John Dina ‘17 wrote in an Williamson also singled out of the glass, grabbing 22 rebounds Bates refused to take their foot of handed Tufts their frst NESCAC email. “Swimming can be so repeti- Sara Daher ‘17 for a great perfor- in the frst half out rebounding the the gas. Tey would take the lead loss of the season. Tey will look to tive and everyone appreciated the mance. “Sara looked great in her Vikings by fve. Bates was up at the for good when Marcus made a shot continue their stride when they host chance to swim fun new events.” events,” the coach said. “(She) looks half 37-36. to put them up 28-25 with 5:23 left Maine-Farmington in a non-confer- Teddy Pender ‘18, and Alex Be- ready for NESCAC competition.” In the second half, coming of in the frst half. With a personal 7-0 ence matchup this Tuesday at 5:30 dard ‘19 took full advantage of the Overall the no. 25 ranked Bates the bench Coyne once again hit fve run by Marcus, showing his domi- in Alumni Gym. 25 yard sprints, winning the 25 free women fnished third in the meet of six from the feld. Bates would go nance in the paint, and a couple and back respectively. behind no. 35 WPI and No. 50 In addition for the men’s team, Roger Williams. Meanwhile, the Alexander Ignatov fnished second men fnished in second place behind in the 200 free. “(Alex) made an in- WPI. credible comeback in this meet. His Te Bates women will compete sickness early in the season caused next at the NESCAC champion- him to miss a big chunk of training ships on February 10th, and the which is hard to come back from as men will compete in the champion- a distance swimmer,” wrote Dina. ships on the 17th. Te team seems A number of Bobcats on the excited and optimistic about their women’s team fnished frst in their abilities going into NESCAC’s. “We respective events. Despite feeling are in a great place. Te team loves a little under the weather, Captain NESCAC’s because it is the focus of Emma Jarczyk ‘17 fnished frst in everything we do from day 1, and the 3-meter dive with a score of being able to perform at our best is 478.35, breaking her own team re- a special feeling,” Dina wrote. “Te cord In addition, Jarczyk fnished men’s team is excited to watch the frst in the 1-meter dive scoring girls swim fast, as they always do, 451.20. setting the tone for what we can ex- A few frst years made a big pect at our championship meet the splash on Sunday. Janika Ho ‘20 following weekend.”

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Quin Leary ‘17 sets a pick for Jerome Darling ‘17. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT