Champlain College • Burlington, Vermont Vol. 7, #52 • March 2010

Elevator Pitch Winners Experience Art of Selling Upcoming SGA Champlain’s BYOBiz Competition Emphasizes College Values Opportunities

By Amanda Petry students 90 seconds, the time of categories- non-profit/social business leaders scored finalists week to get past her stage fright By Justine Riegel Special to the Current an average elevator ride, to pitch advocates, job/internship seek- on both delivery and content. and refine her pitch. Director of Public Relations, SGA their idea. It’s a ers and entre- In addition each member of the “I was so nervous I can’t be- “Experience is the best teacher,” unique event that The competition… preneurs each audience was able to cast a vote lieve I actually won something,” Looking to get involved? The Student Champlain College President “embodies a lot gives students a received cash for their favorite finalist in each Riegel said. She’s a strong advo- Government Association is looking for David F. Finney told the 18 of the values we prizes thanks category with a hand held radio- cate for sustainability at the col- candidates for the upcoming election, Elevator Pitch finalists last have here at the unique experience to KeyBank’s frequency keypad. lege and plans to use the money which will be held after Spring Break. Tuesday as they anxiously college,” Finney to better articulate President Scott Director of BYOBiz Robert she won to create a documen- Running for Student Government is awaited their turn to impress said. Carpenter. The Bloch said he was very impressed tary highlighting eco-friendly a great leadership opportunity and a the business person or “suit” Students from their passions in top winners re- by the level of performance from students at the college. strong resume builder. The mission of inside a mock elevator at all majors of a spontaneous ceived $500, the finalist this year. The competition, host- the Student Government Association Champlain College. academic study, $300, $100 based Third place winner in the ed by Champlain Alumni is to be an advocate for the Champlain The third annual Elevator including five moment on the judges’ Nonprofit/Social Advocates cate- Tim Kavanagh, gives stu- College community and act as a liai- Pitch Competition, presented freshmen, par- of opportunity. view of the gory Justine Riegel learned a lot dents a unique experience to son for students to the Administration, by Champlain College’s Bring ticipated in the quality of their from the experience. Riegel prac- Staff, and Faculty. The SGA strives to Your Own Business (BYOBiz) competition. The top three fi- presentation. ticed in front of her Non-Profit See Pitch effect change on behalf of the students, program and KeyBank gave nalists placing in three different A panel of community and and Social Marketing class all Page 3 thereby creating a more enjoyable en- vironment and a promising future for Champlain College. The SGA offers op- portunities for leadership development, involvement, and personal growth with- in the college. There are seven director positions including; Facilitation, Finance, Public Relations, Marketing, Student Voice, Archives, and Program Coordination. The Director of Facilitation is respon- sible for creating the agendas for every meeting and keeping the group on task. Director of Finance balances and main- tains the budget, and records all alloca- tions and expenditures. The Director of Public Relations is in charge of creating and dispersing press releases and com- municating with the Champlain College community. Director of Marketing pro- motes the SGA in creative and innova- tive ways as well as creates all the ad- vertising for all the SGA events. Student Voice acts as the representative for the student body and is responsible for opening up communication between the students, the SGA, the faculty, and staff. The Director of Archives is responsible for taking clear, concise notes and keeps the SGA informed on decisions. The Director of Program Coordination is the primary contact for clubs and manages all proposals for student activities and campus events. This past year the SGA has accom- plished a lot. Midterm Mayhem is a semi-annual event where students can unwind and take a break from the stress of midterms. This semester Midterm Mayhem will coincide with the elections. A new program on campus is Student Initiatives and grants. This program allows students to bring events, speak- The 2010 BYOBiz Elevator Pitch Finalists PHOTO CONTRIBUTED (Front row, from left): Jenna Londynsky, Justine Riegel, Molly Michalenoick, KeyBank President Scott Carpenter, Van Dang, Elisha Kottler, and David Muse. (Back row): David Gormley, Champlain College President David ers and activities that are not already in Finney, Brendan Anson-Pritchard, Aaron Millet, and BYOBiz Director Robert Bloch place to campus. The SGA has monthly meetings with President Finney and attends the College Council meetings which is made up of faculty senate, staff counsel, and administration. They are involved in the discussions and deci- sion making to better the campus on be- half of the groups that they represent. Ciao, Firenze! The Student Government members are all active voting members on the College Council and on campus sub- Why I Traded Life in the U.S committees including Calendar and By- laws, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustain Champlain, and Academic Regalia. The SGA is also responsible for all 30 clubs for a Cannoli on campus as well as the budgets for all fervently issuing the expected As someone who wanted to the clubs. By Carissa Stimpfel Being a Student Government Staff Writer “I’m so excited; I can’t wait!” in be an Art History minor, in response to all the people who particular one who focused on Director gives you the ability to enact Most college students getting were genuinely thrilled for me the Renaissance time period, change and make a difference on cam- ready to go abroad approach to be embarking on this grand Florence is like my Mecca. I pus. If you are responsible, dedicated, it like a particularly blushing European adventure, when they swear, there was a point in my and hard-working then the SGA is for yet horny bride counts down to asked me how I felt about it, I life when my RA, who had taken you. Take control of your college career her honeymoon. It’s all about looked at them like they were off his study abroad semester there, and make the most out of your time here. the days until the “big one”, their rockers while they waited would show me his pictures Pick up an application for candidacy at planning the minutia down to expectantly for me to agree with of the city, and I would point the SGA office in the IDX Student Life what exciting place you’re going the idea that I wanted to get out myself east to the city across Center room #313 or download it from to go first, and how excited you of the United States as quickly the Atlantic and genuflect. But our Facebook Fan Page or our website. are. Friends of the family and as an illegal immigrant found something happened between If you have any questions about the elec- acquaintances gush as soon as not possessing a green-card, and my freshmen year and that fated tions or the positions feel free to contact they hear where you’re going. instead told them truthfully, spring semester of my junior any of the current Directors: “Paris? Oh, how romantic!” “New “I’m scared shitless.” year—I got a life. I got involved Zealand? Wow, you’re in for quite I know it may seem like on campus, I got involved with Carlyn Trout, Facilitation the adventure!” “Ireland? Take I’m being a total brat, being people, I got involved with living David Tabaruka, Finance me with you!” able to experience this great in Burlington. By the time I got Lily Shah, Marketing For me, the destination for opportunity, but let me explain. my acceptance letter (late) from Justine Riegel, Public Relations the end of January through I’ve known since my freshmen Whitney Centerbar, Student Voice May 15th of my junior year was year at Champlain that I had See Ciao Arianna Bolotin, Program Coordination Florence, Italy. But instead of to, had to, get to Florence. Page 5 Tommy Ngan, Archives

MAG: Swine Flu/ Meet Das Mardi Gras Descriptive Pandemic of Owner Magic (Hat), Article 2009 of Das Mayhem, Title Bierhaus and Madness 7- 10 http://ps3maven.com/ 2 http://www.topnews.in/files/swine%20flu%20h1n1.jpg www.dasbierhausvt.com/ 11 12 Page 2 REVIEWS The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 REVIEWS Page 3 News Briefs White Boy Funk Nobody Understands High School Sophomore’s Problems Champlain College Good Food Cheap By Mike Sheerin soul-shattering breakup with his “lost her shit” at Miller simply else has ever had to go to high for two entire periods last week, Marcy’s parents really don’t care The Down Motif live at girlfriend of nearly two weeks because he was sending a text school, ever. after he told 67 year old chem- either, the sadistic pair refused Champlain will host its sec- Staff Writer No frills food and southern hospitality bring and “one true love” Kristen in class, or creepy old Mr. White, The teaching staff of his high istry teacher Eileen Worthington to relent. Even after Miller was ond annual Slam for Sudan on Nectars, February 15, 2009 “No one understands how Hedgeworth, but also received who hates Miller purely based school are not the only perpetra- to “just die already.” Though forced to make the very realistic March 25 to support Global backyard bbq to the Burlington winter hard my life is,” reported local detention no less than three on the fact tors of Miller’s Miller valiantly attempted to ex- threat of moving out the house Reach Partnerships Inc, an earlier this winter. They gained By Henry Soule and American flags. The “Big restaurant’s signature whis-10th grader Joshua Miller, as times, a D on an algebra test, that he isn’t a torment, how- plain that he was only making a once he finishes high school and residency at Nectars for all of By Elizabeth Crawford As if he has not organization that supports Staff Writer Fatty’s Wall of Fame” is plas- key maple barbecue sauce. The he leaned against his locker and and was caught by his parents good looking ever. In his joke, something that miserable never speaking to them again, January and February, playing Staff Writer Sunanese Reugees living in tered with pictures of people sauce was sweet and tangy with stared wistfully down C hall, after smoking pot. Certainly teenage girl suffered enough as interview, he old Mrs. Worthington probably the tyrannical patriarchs re- Only white music geeks like the the club every Tuesday night of Vermont. The event raised Finding a variety of intrigu- who have successfully eaten the only the slightest hint of tomato, pausing briefly to make awk- these are issues that no one in the old bastard reported that hasn’t heard since WWII, the mained unmoved, proving that five who make up The Down Mo- both months. After hearing a few $14,000 in donations last year. ing international cuisine in Big Fatty and Fries—one and a but was very thin and saturated ward eye contact with a pass- the World but Miller could even can try to hit of late, the teaching the adminis- Nazi-esque administration re- they’ve never really cared about tif could have the impudence to words of praise through friends, Burlington is easy. This town has half pounds of pulled pork and a the bun. The weirdest dish of ing freshman girl. In a rare in- comprehend, let alone relate to, on. “Everyone, tration of the fused to lift their punishment. their son at all. squeeze so I decided to check them out on staff of Miller’s high Champlain College’s Emergent it all—Ital- pound of fries—in an hour. The the night was the gator sausage, terview granted between fourth but it would seem that they are like, expects school rou- Even outside of the oppressive Resigned, Miller retreated to much funki- February 15th for their Jameson ian, French, day we visited there were no a strange flavor combination andof fifth periods, the once up- just the tip of his post pubescent us to be hap- school have recently tinely punish walls of the high school, Miller his room, where he spent hours Media Center received a ness out of a Whiskey-sponsored weekly gig. Vietnamese, challengers, but the dishes we meat and seafood. beat sophomore recanted for our iceberg of anguish. py here and, him for the leads a troubled home life. His cruising the internet on his $21,000 donation from Dwight song that’s taken to mistreating They fit the jam band subgenre to Brazilian, tried still filled us up. We loaded The side dishes were the sources the various catastrophes As if he has not suffered like, always be most asinine parents, who delight in causing Macbook Pro, “just to get away Asset Management, Old about Platts- a tee; these are indeed five white the list goes our feeding troughs with a large highlights of the meal. With that have made him so uniquely enough as of late, the teaching paying atten- and humiliating him of infractions, him pain and anguish at every from it all.” As of press time, he Mutual Asset Management, and burg, NY. I’ve guys who look like they wouldn’t on. But some- selection from the menu and creamy mac and cheese, sea-miserable and alienated from his staff of Miller’s high school have tion in class. making his turn, have recently forbid him had little to say, except that he Graybar Electric Company. only been to know the first thing about funk. daily for absolutely no times exotic sorted through the disappoint- soned and fiery fries, warm corn-peers in the last month, nearly recently taken to mistreating and It’s bullshit. already frag- to go see a Linkin Park concert is glad that his life will never Plattsburg But thirty years on from that The money will go towards the fare isn’t ing and the delicious. bread with pieces of corn and ba-being reduced to tears at several humiliating him daily for abso- This place is reason at all... ile existence in the city, as it is on a so-called be more complicated or difficult once, but I genre’s inception, there’s plenty of EMC’s e-game designed to help what you’re The entrees at Big Fatty’s con, and mouthwatering baked points. In his heart wrenching lutely no reason at all, he report- like a pris- even more “school night.” Even though than it currently is. must ask, inspiration to dig deep into. Trust reduce violence against women. craving. were decent portions of finger- beans that were dubbed “the account, the pimpled adolescent ed to our sources. “Teachers,” as on,” commented Miller, his miserable. In a flagrant abuse Miller explained that his friend what is so me: these guys know how to dig. Sometimes lickin’ food, but not everything best I’ve had since leaving the revealed that in the last thirty he sarcastically referred to them, torment made all the more of power, school administrators Todd’s parents are totally letting funky about Three decades ago, white guys A new Masters of Fine Arts you’re han- was spectacular. The barbecue south” by a former Kentuckian, days, he has not only endured a like Mrs. Morris, who completely acute by the fact that no one forced Miller to attend detention him go to the concert, and, like, a place like like this probably would only lik- in Emergent Media will begin kering for chicken was the biggest letdown. they really hit the spot. The only that? Noth- en the term “funk” with a horrible being offered at Champlain some no- Skimpy on the meat, the skin dud was a dull coleslaw that ing, I don’t think. I got to hand it stench and not much more. To nonsense, thoroughly American was crispy and too tough with brought to mind a certain white- starting in September. to these guys, if there’s one thing somehow transmogrify that term goodness. For 10 to 15 dollars a a scant amount of barbecue fla- bearded colonel. The judges for the competi- their good at (though there’s ac- into cohesive sounds at that point From Pitch meal, Big Fatty’s BBQ on Main vor. The smoked sausage was If you’re looking to sample tion were: Trustee Emeritus and Champlain goes on Spring tually quite a few) it’s the ability meant you had to be cooler than a Page 1 Street serves up authentic also sub-par and tasted like it some classic summer flavors Owner of Debby Bergh Consult- Break March 8 through 12. to pull some dang funky inspira- cucumber in the freezer and sport southern cuisine that will make had been sitting out for awhile. to mix up the chilly winter, better articulate their passions ing and Coaching Debby Bergh; tion seemingly a huge afro (like you want to pig out. The most popular entrée was Big Fatty’s BBQ will satisfy in a spontaneous moment of op- Champlain Trustee and Presi- out of nowhere. Sly Stone) or a The rustically eccentric res- the pulled pork sandwich, which that urge to “put some south in portunity. KeyBank’s Carpenter dent of KeyBank Scott D. Car- That only makes Three nappy concoc- taurant is decked out with cow- was so stuffed it came with a your mouth” without making Vermont said “Doing business with some- penter; Chairman of the Board sense since tion of multi-col- boy boot planters, witty signs, fork and was smothered in the you broke. one becomes very personal, you for Landstar Systems Inc. Jeff there’s been a decades ored dreads (like The controversial nuclear are not talking at them but Crowe; BYOBiz Executive Ad- slow and subtle George Clinton). with them.” visory Board, Entrepreneur and power plant, Vermont Yankee, stereotype grow- ago, white You also had The 2010 student winners are: Co-Founder Internet Telephony may have its operating license ing within the to do so many revoked as well as a tempo- Non-Profit/Social Advocates: Exchange Carrier (ITXC) Mary jam band sub- guys like this drugs that any- Evslin,; Champlain College rary shut down due to leaking 1st - Jenna Londynsky (’11) of genere: they’re thing not funky West Milford, NJ, Second-ary parent Christine Stiller; and radioactive material. Vermont’s almost all nerdy probably just didn’t make Education; 2nd - David Gormley Head of Consultant Relations only nuclear power plant is white guys who sense. Such isn’t (’13)of Freeport, ME, International for Dwight Asset Management looking for a 20-year exten- are great musi- would only the case in 2010. Business; 3rd Justine Riegel (’10) Lisa Trubiano. sion when its license expires cians, and they’re With two gen- of Reading, PA, Public Relations. The businesspeople, or “suits,” in 2012, but new investigations all remarkably liken the term erations of great Job/Internship Seekers: 1st-Van were played by Senior Develop- into the plant’s environmental good at defy- inspiration for Dang (’11)of Burlington, VT, Ac- ment Officer for Development and ing the laws of consequences may cause it to the taking, all counting; 2nd-Elisha Kottler(’10), Alumni Relations Moneer Green- rock’n’roll phys- “funk” with you need to do close before 2012. of Westborough, MA, Social Work baum, Director of the Champlain ics and proving is pick up what & Business; 3rd-Brendan Anson- College Center for Service and that even geeky a horrible these forefathers Pritchard (’11) of Wilmington, VT, Civic Engagement Kyle Dodson, 26,000 Vermonters lost power white guys, too, were throwing International Business and Director of BYOBiz Program on February 26 from heavy can get down. stench and down, latch onto Entrepreneurs: 1st - David Robert Bloch. snow and wind. The Down what makes it Muse (’13), of Hollis, NH, Crimi- Motif is a local not much all tick, and kick nal Justice; 2nd-Aaron Millet supergroup of out the jams. (’12) of Newark, VT, Electronic Everywhere Else sorts—a newly That’s what the Game Programming; 3rd-Molly formed quintet more. Down Motif did Michalenoick (’13), Lebanon, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED made up of the every Tuesday NH, Business. Elevator Pitch first place winners - with Keybank President Scott D. Carpenter (left) - are Jenna Londynsky (Non Profit/Social Advocacy, Van Dang (Job/Internship Seekers), and David A month and a half after the Muse (Entrepreneurs). BYOBiz Director Robert Bloch is at right. aforementioned Tucker and Mike devastating earthquake in Haiti, night for two months. And for Pederson on guitar and vocals, free, I should add. an 8.8 magnitude quake hit Alex Budney on bass, Ryan Er- They opened their set that Chile Saturday, February 27 and skine on keys, and Tim Sharbaugh night with a seriously hard hit- brought the threat of a Tsunami on drums. They’ve all been active ting rendition of “Goin’ Down,” the to coastal cities on the Pacific. in other bands on Burlington’s lo- See Funk Over a hundred Chileans died cal scene and came together for Page 15 in collapsing buildings and the first time as The Down Motif PHOTO BY BROOKE STUART bridges. Tsunami warnings were issued in Hawaiian, Alaskan, Australian, New Zealand and Asian coasts. What Is and What Nearly 10,000 participated MAG: Descriptive in one of the largest gay pride events in the world Should Always Be on February 27 in Sydney, Australia. The Gay and Les Article Title Led Zeppelin Rises Again Mardi Gras Parade had hun- By Anthony Carace most enduring journeys. dreds of thousands of specta- This is not your typical rock bloody noses in any way pos- orders to their team (or group Staff Writer tors, and was led by transsexu- By Sean Conrad bio. In high school I read Hammer Staff Writer sible. You can only create one of teams). If you follow orders al model, Amanda Lepore. Can you hear it, folks, can you of the Gods by Stephen Davis, one character at a time and you you’ll gain extra XP, and your feel it? John Bonham’s over-the- of the most reputable Zeppelin Some time ago I heard that Fannie Mae, the nation’s largest can’t switch factions at will, team might even win. top thunder crash accounts in pub- mortgage financier, posted $72 Zipper Interactive was work- but all 3 factions are practical- Character progression is of titanic drum- lication, when I billion net loss for 2009. This is ing on a First Person Shooter ly identical aside from physical the difference between using ming; the funky, was first falling bad news for tax-payers who called MAG, “Massive appearance. the default rifle with a regular slam-bang-blues in love with the may have to cover the bill in Action Game.” After I There are 4 grenade and having a weapon of steady bass Led. While that years to come. heartily laughed and game types in MAG, that would make Rambo weep. grooves dealt was an excel- began reading up on Suppression is a sim- As you level up you gain points out by John Paul lent read, When The Olympic Games closed it for more laughs, I ple death match in that can be used to unlock bet- Jones; Jimmy Giants Walked February 28. The U.S. finished discovered it was go- which 64 members of ter weapons, weapon add-ons, Page’s squealing, the Earth puts a grunting riffs and with 8 gold, 13 silver, and 13 ing to have real-time your corporation com- more player health, faster re- whole new spin solos, spiraling Bronze medals. 256 player battles pete in a ‘non-lethal loads, etc. While you’re climb- on the mythic with 128 combatants exercise’. Sabotage ing that ladder, you will unlock and converging rock gods. Wall’s per side. So with a has two corporations game types and the ability to into a kaleidoscope of sound; and technique is much more personal Burberry hosted the first global the shriek, the wail, the pun- fresh pair of pants vying for control take leadership positions, both and much more revelatory. He 3D fashion show Feb 23. The ishing screams and moans of and a floor smelling of communications of which are locked when you has a much deeper and more in- show took place in London the Golden God himself, Robert of Pinesol, I began points, with one side first create a character. timate connection with his work, and was aired in five fashion Plant. The giants walk once more, inserting, to some extent, his counting the days defending and the oth- MAG’s combat reminds me capitols around the world. ladies and gentlemen, and veter- own take on the band’s history. until release. er attacking. Acquisition ups more of Counter Strike than an rock journalist Mick Wall has Birthdays and the first time each MAG ditches any campaign the ante to 128 players, with Halo. Weapons are powerful, Fossils of a new species of summoned them through one of member picked up his respec- mode and is purely online mul- dinosaur was discovered at the the defending corporation try- teamwork is extremely impor- the greatest biographies of the tive instrument are included, but Dinosaur National Monument tiplayer, which may turn off a ing to hold on to two transport tant, and strategy means the greatest band of all time. they don’t appear from the out- in Utah in February. Explosives few potential players. I wel- prototypes. The crown jewel of difference between the enemy Wall has added to the Led set of the book. Rather, the begin- were used to free some of come this change, however, as MAG is Domination, with 256 crumbling at your feet and your Zeppelin legacy with When Giants ning of the story showcases the the remains that were lodged the multiplayer soldiers from two team getting steamrolled. Most Walked the Earth, the most gru- beginning of the band, the first in sandstone. The species has maps are very Character warring corpora- importantly, it is fun. There are eling and revealing biopic of time the idea of creating a mega- been identified as a type of well polished progression is tions going all those FPS moments where you the British band’s twelve year group entered the mind of Jimmy sauropod: a large, long-necked and having out for territory don’t know what’s going on or (though still far too short) ten- Page (Page, coming off the break- plant-eater. those level de- the difference control. While where that sniper is, but it all ure as the absolute pinnacle of up of the Yardbirds, needed to signers focus this may sound goes by the wayside when you rock ‘n’ roll, the band who signed pull together a new act, calling between using autographs for Elvis Presley’s A study published in February on expansive hectic, the maps look around and see there are Plant, Bonham, and Jones to his the default rifle daughter, looked at each other, said that a junk food tax may campaign ar- for this mode are TWO HUNDRED other people side). In each chapter and section eas could have with a regular expansive and on the field. Everything exe- and said, “What the fuck?” Wall, of the story, Wall uses the second- help fight obesity by making who has spent considerable time daMAGed the the command cutes so flawlessly that you will person perspective to convey his fruit and vegetables more af- grenade and with the surviving band mem- overall quality. structure for almost never be overwhelmed own thoughts of the members’ ex- fordable. Researchers set up a bers, collects the entire Zeppelin The ‘story’ in having a each team makes by the experience, and even if periences before the idea of Led mock supermarket with new saga, both the good times and Zeppelin, originally known as the MAG revolves it manageable. you are absolutely horrid you prices and found that shoppers weapon that the bad times, if you will. Each New Yardbirds, was conceived, as around the Teams are can’t single-handedly cause bought 14.4 percent less junk album produced, each extrava- if he were there for the ride, right three playable would make split up in to 32 your team to lose. MAG is a food with a 10 percent tax. gant and out-of-control tour, and beside them. Some might call corporations; Rambo weep. player groups, fantastic game and probably each drug-and-sex induced con- this ‘bias,’ that it doesn’t count Raven, SVER, with those bro- the most important FPS since troversy is laid out for all fans of and Valor. These factions are ken up in to 8 player squads. Half Life 2. Final opinion: 5 out the mighty Led—past, present, See Zeppelin essentially gigantic private There is an officer in charge of 5. and future—to explore and gain Page 14 armies out to give each other at each level that can give a new perspective on one of rock’s Page 4 EDITORIAL The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 COLUMNS Page 5

Letter to the Editor Girl Goes Green Editorial Greener Eggs and Ham: Being an Eco-Eater in a World of High Fructose Corn Syrup

The Challenge Congratulates King on Column By Rachel Salois and it hasn’t become a problem at the grocery store. to live a healthy, low-impact Staff Writer until the past fifty years or so. HFCS is not the only exam- lifestyle. There are thousands First, I’d really like to my responsibilities. I often I want to congratulate Amanda King for Whether or not Jesus was gay opens up scholarship and the marathon reassessment To understand why it’s become ple of the United States tak- of foods out there and no one— say thank you to those of felt like certain people or raising such an evocative question in her a rich area for discussion. I find the question of Catholic theology that occurred at the You don’t have to know a lot an issue, I first turned to King ing corn too far, either. Half of not even an expert—can be an about corn to see that some- Corn, a documentary shown the corn grown here does not expert on all of them. Instead, you who have taken on my activities I was involved column, “Now and Then: Was Jesus Gay?” in even more interesting than the one that Second Vatican Council held in Rome from the February edition of The Current. And I Dan Brown’s DaVinci Code raised regarding 1962-1963, we both felt drawn to another thing is creepy about those on PBS about the modern corn get eaten by people—it goes to there are two simple rules challenge and voiced your with would fall through high fructose should also thank Emily Cummings for her Jesus’s relationship with Mary Magdalen. The vocation, marriage. industry. our livestock. Originally, cows that you can keep in mind to corn syrup ads In 1968, high that would be slaughtered for help yourself survive the food opinions to me. Two fine the cracks. challenge to the Champlain community to bigger issue lies in just how comfortable is In responding to Amanda’s question, I of examples can be found Does this happen at on tv. A girl of- fructose corn beef ate the grass of the fields you find on your plate. respond to issues of interest in The Current. religion with sexuality? Some have attributed course have no hard evidence. At the same fers a guy a syrup (HFCS) where they lived. It was natu- One is moderation, perhaps within this issue of The Champlain? I don’t know Emily’s first prompt for readers to get this discomfort to an underlying philosophy time I don’t find it uncongenial to think popsicle. He began to be pro- ral and cheap to provide. the only thing HFCS girl got Current. Check them out! enough about every stu- started was in reference to the “sexual of dualism (a philosophy that separates body of Jesus as gay. He manifested many of the says, no way, it’s duced industri- The reason grass-fed cows right. So moderate your corn- On to something I’ve dent and every organiza- preference of Jesus.” Which is exactly where from soul, matter from spirit) that has haunted qualities I have come to associate with gayness: got high fruc- ally. Now, six went out of fashion was that saturated diet with grass fed I am drawn to begin. The only thing is that religionfor over two thousand years. relational, sensitive, and compassionate. tose corn syrup percent of corn they took too long to grow and beef, fresh vegetables, and thought about before. But tion on campus to know for I would have used the word “orientation” It seems that to speak of Jesus as being Throughout his short life, he identified with and then she grown in the fatten up. Corn (and growth organic dairy as much as you now, as March is underway sure, but I wonder. rather than “preference.” I cannot speak sexually oriented in either or both ways, the oppressed, and he was poor as well as a tells him (with U.S. goes into hormones) allow companies to can afford. and we begin to notice all A very wise friend of with authority on this difference other straight, gay, or bi, would make him less than member of a persecuted race. If he had been a syrupy sweet HFCS. Coca- produce beef more quickly, be- Rule number two is this: the little bursts of life pop- mine brought up an in- than what my gay and lesbian friends tell divine according to many Christians. Implicitly gay this would have been entirely consistent: smile) that it’s Cola and Pepsi cause animals can be slaugh- what’s best for you is best for made from corn http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/kitchen/2008_09_16-hfcsAD.jpg me. In my 15 years as an interfaith campus these believers see the body as sullying the Jesus was at home among the marginalized use it in their tered years before they would the planet. I don’t mean this ping up and changing the teresting point which is and safe to eat sodas, as well if they were grass-fed. in the pillage and plunder sort minister at UVM, I worked with a number soul and consider matter as dragging down of society. landscape we have gotten the basis of my entire in moderation. as many other If you—like me—love the of way. I mean that if you are of gay and lesbian graduate students who the spirit. so familiar with, I bring thought. She said to me, What I de- companies. It shock and dismay of learning in doubt about what cereal to Some surprising foods containing HFCS were serious about their own spirituality. Whether or not Jesus was celibate Roddy O’Neil Cleary cided to find out can be found the truth about what you eat, buy or what fast food to or- my thoughts to you. “A lot of great things are We worked on enlightened programming for continues to be a serious theological Adjunct instructor, Core this month is in fruit juices, there’s another documentary, der, chose the one that seems Stove Top Stuffing Heinz Ketchup Despite the snow on being done, but it’s too National Coming Out Week. I also taught on question. For years people vowed to be why these commercials seem breakfast cereals, cookies, yo- Food Inc., which will tell you the most healthy for you. the ground, spring is just much. There needs to be other campuses for some years in Women’s celibate in imitation of Jesus. My husband like something out of The Step- gurt, and ice cream (including a much more detailed story By supporting fresher, more Capri-Sun Juice Drink Nabisco Wheat Thins around the corner and that focus.” That got me think- Studies and before that in the field of was a Jesuit priest for 22 years and I was ford Wives—too nice-sounding Ben & Jerry’s). In other words, about corn, beef, and other natural food, you’re automati- Jones Soda Mott’s Applesauce to actually be true. it’s easy to tell someone to eat treasured American foods with cally protesting preserva- Pepperidge Farm’s 100% Emeril’s Italian Vinegrette means change is too. Soon ing. I think Champlain is Religious Studies. a nun for 15 years. Thanks to scripture The first thing to know is HFCS in moderation, and it’s dark secrets. tives, processed food, and high whole grain bread Dressing the mountains will be cov- great, and I like how there that corn, itself, is not the bad almost impossible for anyone And if you’re not a food guru, fructose corn syrup. Kellogg’s Raisin Bran ered with that luscious is always something going guy. People have been eating to avoid it since it’s hidden in don’t worry. No one needs to be green that gives the state on to make it even greater, iPad 2.0 Jamie Tam corn for thousands of years, almost every type of food found force-fed information in order its name and people will be it’s just my own experience swapping their snow boots has taught me that tak- for rain boots as mud sea- ing on so many projects at son gets into full swing. once can at times be over- Now and Then Change is definitely a whelming and possibly, A Professor’s Insight part of life. And, as daunt- while very beneficial for ing as it may be, without my future, be hard on my Three Types of change life can get a little current life. Separates: The Fabric of Community boring. Most would argue I’ve spoken to many By Alan Stracke Homosexuality that there is no way to other people about this, Special to the Current somewhere along the line. Like make progress without it. not only students but both Preface: Winter in Vermont is By Amanda King the pirates and cowboys before But could it be that nu- faculty and staff as well. beautiful, yet I have found in Staff Writer them, the inhabitants of our merous modifications in a Almost everyone I’ve spo- my short stay of 37 years that winter also tends to separate us When I say “pirate,” what do you local jails don’t have access to short amount of time are ken to agrees that they from one another as we hunker think of? I usually think of the the typical lifestyle. They don’t too much to handle? enjoy the passion that in from the cold stuff. For myself, crazy, funny (and rather cute) have access to luxuries and they As a student of Champlain has for improv- I have managed the long winters interpreta- don’t have ac- Champlain College I am ing the school and striving by getting away to the Caribbean tion by Johnny cess to women. at Christmas and Spring Break. fascinated by the immense to be at the forefront of Depp. Others Something has As I was reflecting on last year’s might think of to give in these amount of change that progressive education, but reprieve, I could not help but to Captain Hook situations if has occurred since I ar- are weary of the amount think of our friends on Tortola and a particular afternoon on the in “Peter Pan” those in them rived in the fall of 2007. of change in such a short island’s magnificent north shore. or the guys want to stay These changes, which in- amount of time and what in speedboats sane. clude the implementa- it means for current mem- “Jessie, you look mahrvelous off the coast The point tion of the “Education in bers of the community dahling,” I manage to say in my of Somalia. of all these ex- best Billy Crystal impression However, I’m amples is not 3-D” approach along with both on and off campus. We from the old Saturday Night not here to talk that all pirates, building projects such as all seem to be excited for Live skits. The truth is marvel- about any image you might al- cowboys and prisoners are gay. ous did not begin to describe how the renovation of Perry the future of Champlain, ready have. I want to talk about It is that they are situationally stunning my friend Jess looks homosexual. Situational homo- Hall to function as a wel- but what about the in the two clinging strips of ly- all male fringe societies and how come center, have all been present Champlain? cra she refers to as a swimsuit. they lived. This group includes, sexuality means that while, yes part of an effort to provide As I said, I can’t know I estimate that 95 percent skin, but is far from limited to, pi- they can have sex with members 5 percent lycra is the proper rates, cowboys and even inmates of the same gender, they really students with a cutting- for sure as I do not know What’s on your mind? portion of tissue to fabric con- “They are what?” I question Lyndee adds, “I thought they Jessie clarifies. in your local penitentiary. aren’t gay. There are two other edge education. every student, organiza- sidering our need to use less re- sounding like a fashionista nerd. were Separates. They look great I have to break into the con- Imagine you’re a pirate. You types of homosexuality, the first And, it’s seems to be pay- tion, or other member of sources and leave a smaller car- I could not help but continue to on you Jess and the color is fan- versation, “I have never heard live at sea in relatively cramped being our modern meaning. In ing off. U.S. News & World the community. But you all Email your letter to the editor to bon footprint on the globe. And admire how “put together” my tastic. They match perfectly,” of Separates Jessie. Do retailers corridors with quite a few other this case, you have a sexual and/ by the way, she looks extremely friend looks with such a minimal- Lynda continues. Unity from di- actually let you buy the tops and men. You steal for a living and or romantic interest in members Reports newly released are a part of it. So what do “mahrvelous dahling.” ist effort. Jessie is certainly doing vergence crosses my mind. [email protected] See Insight thus can rarely put into port, of your own gender. It is the one 2010 edition of “America’s you think? “Oh, they’re Separates,” her part to save the planet. “Oh thanks you guys. Yeah, Page 15 at least if you don’t want a nice that needs the least explanation. Best Colleges” recog- No one knows better she responds. At that moment my wife, Calvin Klein and Speedo,” rope necklace. So what do you The third one is a little more nized Champlain as one how the changes have af- do to make yourself more at difficult to understand. In this of America’s “Top Up-and- fected the population than home and have a little bit of the type, you might have sex with From Ciao plane to Florence departed), I Despite the fact that the only alive. Mozzarella is more delicate Coming Schools.” Ranking the population themselves. wasn’t really going, or meant Italian I knew was food words than you would ever think; olive comforts of humanity? You can’t members of your same gender Page 1 Champlain at number 13 Maybe you’re part of a to go—simple as that. For some accumulated from a childhood oil more pure; parmesan sharper shower, you can’t take long naps or even have relationships with among the overall Best planning committee, or the Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici in reason, I dragged my toes. I eating international treats with and crisper. It is as if I have been in soft beds, and you can’t go out them, but it really just doesn’t Florence, I had kind of forgotten wanted to go, but I didn’t want to my Italia-phile father, and the living and eating with my taste and buy something nice. That matter. The best examples in Baccalaureate Colleges in you’re idea was one of the about the fact that applying go. I wanted the experience and colorful “vaffanculo!” I knew that buds blindfolded and deadened leaves sex. this case are the Greeks and the North Region rank- changes that have been to the program meant I would the art and the beauty and the although I may get helplessly before now. Cowboys were in a similar Romans. General attitudes dur- ings. Certainly this says made. Or you are a leader The Champlain Current actually be, like, leaving. From change without having to leave lost, stress my bladder, and run After a day of hiking six miles situation. They ing that time something about all of the on campus who has been a a daydream of escaping kept for my friends and my horse and recklessly in front of a speeding around Oltrarno and getting lost, would go on period were the odd rainy day in Burlington family and the situations I was Vespa, I wouldn’t starve. That nothing says ‘salvation’ more So what do you Editorial Policy the range for such that ho- recent changes that have part of creating and imple- when the town felt too small finding myself in and Burlington alone was enough to make than a plate of penne strasciante weeks, some- do to make m o s e x u a l i t y been made. menting a change. Maybe and I was disenchanted with my itself. In other words, I wanted it me cross the threshold into al sugo de carne with a glass (un times months, really wasn’t But, I’ve been thinking. you have no affiliation Emily Cummings Editor-In-Chief The Champlain Current publishes news classes and friends and lovers all, selfishly, totally, easily. the plane bound for Zurich, bicchiere) of the house Chianti at yourself more Rachel Salois Managing Editor and opinions to the Champlain College and life, it was now actually a But, as we all know, nothing then onto Florence. Only once, the little hole-in-the-wall that is at a time. They any different Could so much change so with any of the changes student body and by extension to numerous date set in stone. With a round- in life worth having is ever all halfway between Labrador and Trattoria Marione. were alone in at home and than hetero- quickly end up being too except that you’re affected that easy. Greenland, hanging 37,000 feet The pastries and chocolates Editorial Board related audiences. The Current serves trip plane ticket that cost roughly the stereotypi- sexuality. much for Champlain to by them and want to voice Elizabeth Crawford Features Editor what a pair of new Ferragamo In the end, Italy ended up above the Atlantic, did I start here are a woman PMSing’s god- cal Wild West, have a little bit S e x u a l i t y as a pedagogical vehicle to further the heels would. happening. I’m here, right now, to question what the hell I was send. One night I announced that handle? In my own life, I your thoughts. No matter Emily Regis Art Director separated from of the comforts is really a lot Henry Soule Arts & Entertainment Editor educational opportunities of Champlain From there, it only got crazier. sitting at my desk at the window doing. Panicking on a plane I would kill a baby for a canolli. their girls and more compli- have a habit of saying yes how close to the nucleus or The paperwork (hundreds of of my gorgeous and spacious never did anyone any good, so I I might have, if a tiny tot nearby College students in all programs of study. all the comforts of humanity? You cated than just to just about everything. I how far out you are, you’re trees killed; handful of pens room overlooking Via XXVII concluded that this is possibly was holding one of those pastries Staff Writers of the city life. the three dif- like taking on challenges still a part of it and I want drained dry), the trips to the Aprile, north-east of San Lorenzo the craziest and most exciting of creamy goodness with candied can’t shower, you Dina Al-Ziab The Current’s primary function is to give Italian Consulate in Boston, and the Marcato Centrale (best thing I’ve ever done, and though orange peel at either end. They were of- ferent types of and being part of new ex- to hear from you. Garrett Burns voice to the diverse issues and interests jumping through hoops to get produce in Florence, for good I didn’t read all the fine print, or The under €3 sandwiches—or ten young and, can’t take long homosexuality, periences, especially when Remember, submitting Anthony Carace of import to the College’s students and my student visa and passport, prices,) writing this to you. At the do all the paperwork, or really panini—are by far the best and with a few pos- naps in soft beds, but that dis- it comes to campus activi- is easy. Just email Emily. Sean Conrad by extension, the rest of the Champlain the crazy amounts of money last moment, everything fell into know what I was doing, it would freshest lunch deal. Cafés can sible excep- cussion is for Tom Deterling thrown down to secure my spot, place for me. My passport came. all work out, because it had be found on every street, or on ties because I feel that I [email protected] community. While mindful of the differing tions, always and you can’t a different col- Emma Devine my attendance, let alone that I I got my student visa the same this far. It can’t just stop here, every corner not occupied by male. They too umn. For now, am helping to build to- plain.edu with the sub- tastes of its readers, the Current believes Alisha Durgin would have somewhere to live day I dropped the paperwork half-way across the Atlantic, the ever-present tabacchi or had to impro- go out and buy the idea of dif- that opinions responsibly and realistically when I got there…it was one huge off, thanks to a very nice and I thought. I’ve got to be going farmacia, neither of which are ward a better future for ject heading “Letter to the Amanda King vise on the com- ferent types of long-suffering Consulate worker there for a reason, right? establishments I would begrudge myself. Just as Champlain Editor.” I look forward to Allison Neal expressed deserve to be given voice. blur. I didn’t really think it was something nice. who put up with me making his One reason found. It’s a their space, as I have raised forts of home homosexuality Michael Sheerin all real. While I was filling out is doing for students, I hearing from you! paperwork, down to my general life harder and his co-worker foodie’s Paradise here. As you smoking to an all-out personal and certain That leaves sex. is a necessary Amina Srna hope to keep up and ulti- Subjects including sex, violence, alcohol, assets (pitifully few) in the case screaming at him in intelligible may know from last semester’s recreational sport in Italy, which human needs. concept in the Sarah Thibodeau drugs, and profanity will appear in the study of GLBT history. It al- mately surpass my peers. Emily Cummings they, I don’t know, needed to Italian (the first of many times Kitchen Bitches reviews, I fancy will result in more trips to that In a way, Brokeback Mountain Nick Walge Current only when they further the sell my horse to make up for I’ve had this affect on Italians). myself a bit of a gourmand. I just farmacia for cough drops and is the most accurate film on lows us to look at gay history However, for me it had Editor-in-Chief Pat Willwerth content of the piece, and will be printed the crazy debts I could possibly My life settled into some sort of plain LOVE good food. And even medication, no? Si… the subject. as it was, not as we would see reached a point where I semblance that actually made the yogurt you can get at the Though in the over-all scheme at the discretion of the editor-in-chief in incur on buying a few swimming In our modern world you can it today. The modern lens just was double-booking myself Warren Baker Faculty Advisor pools worth’ of extra-pure extra me going to Florence an ideal grocery store, 99 cents for two, of things, I may be searching find the same sort of situation in doesn’t work when studying consultation with the managing editor and virgin olive oil and grappa, I was situation, in which I was able is thicker, creamier, tastier than for myself in this city, at least and spreading myself so our prisons. Most, if not all, of you cultures that viewed things far the faculty advisor. putting off the really big stuff to get away from playing it safe at home. That’s just the tip of for now I know where to get a Printed at Vermont Publishing Co., St. Albans, VT differently than we do now. thin that I couldn’t prop- almost without realizing it. In on the same level as before and the food-berg. The wine is more truly great cannoli and a pack of have heard the joke about drop- erly keep up with all of my mind, if I couldn’t get my get to learn who I am; or, in potent. The pasta sauces more Camel Lights (also better than ping soap in prison. Like most student visa approved (finally other words, to see the forest for robust. The prosciutto saltier, at home). And that will suffice jokes, it had a basis in reality submitted six days before my the trees. meatier, and almost still tastes for now. Page 6 COLUMNS The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 SWINE FLU/PANDEMIC OF 2009 Page 7

Thrifting Around Swine Flu: Looking Back cut down, less chemicals (such locally owned and cultivated. Move Students Toward Ending the By Amina Srna Staff Writer as pesticides for crops or dyes for And The Goodwill helps people fabrics) go into our environment with disadvantages find jobs. So, maybe your holiday cash is and you just saved that vintage Their efforts are made possible by on the Pandemic of 2009 Dry Campus Policy running out or maybe it’s just Black Sabbath tee from the bot- thrifty shoppers! When the new H1N1 virus reached the United Sates in mid-2009, nobody Off Campus, Move going towards paying off those tom of a landfill. Just keep these tips in mind if overdraft fees from last semes- Most importantly, the stuff you want to thrift for success: knew how rapidly it would spread, how deadly it would turn out to be, or who By Joe Dimeck students as children, then child- that, but cameras are a cheaper ter. Whatever the reason might is cheap and it can be good, real Special to the Current ish behavior will persist. alternative to hiring more secu- be, the truth of the matter is that good. On a recent trip to Battery 1. Set aside PLENTY of time to would be most at risk. College campuses, with large numbers of people sharing If the point of college is to rity officers. your options for new threads are Street Jeans I snagged some stel- shop. Thrift shops by nature are air, water and living space, are especially vulnerable to infectious disease. How Classes Online Introduction: prepare students for the real As for punishment for those limited, but not eliminated. Don’t lar shades and a blue full-sequined small and crowded. You’ll need A Failed Approach world, it makes zero sense to who get caught vandalizing, let a simple little obstacle like dress all for the total of $20! every last bit of time you have to did Champlain College plan for the outbreak, and what lessons did it learn for [Though] I can see some individu- While federal law prohibits enforce rules that reprimand a different approach might be that hinder you from updating If vintage chic isn’t your thing, find the good stuff. By Hannah Blatt future pandemics? als not joining in on the discus- people under the age of 21 from students for behavior that is best in order to deter repeat of- your wardrobe. Just buy it used! definitely consider going to Plato’s 2. Don’t buy it if you’re never Special to the Current sion boards, which would be bad consuming alcohol, we must not legal and acceptable in the real fenders as well as send a mes- Now, I know what you’re think- Closet. The majority of their stuff going to wear it. I’m totally guilty If the Champlain College cam- in an online class.” deny the reality of the situa- world. By focusing on prohibit- sage to other students. Instead ing. Used stuff smells. I’ll be the is brand name and is just a frac- of doing this, but it seriously de- pus were to be shut down by an But what about classes that tion and recognize that under- ing or preventing students from of merely billing the student for first to admit that I sanitize my tion of the cost. Old Gold, on Main feats the purpose of thrift shop- Did You emergency, the plan is to have all depend on face-to-face or hands- age students are going to drink. drinking rather than teaching their vandalism, make them hands after I leave a shop, but Street, also does a phenomenal job ping.... unless you want your clos- classes move online. on contact, such as Fundamentals The only way to stop it is to responsible alcohol use, it in assist in repairing whatever there are definite benefits to of blending brand new designer et to look like a thrift store. “We want to deliver as much of of Acting or Public Speaking? lock students in the dorms and turn causes students to develop damage they caused in addi- rummaging around in that one duds with fabulous vintage finds. 3. Check care instructions on the curriculum online as possible,” Currently, the Public Speaking Know? thoroughly frisk them before poor drinking habits that will tion to making them pay for the dollar bin. Iprefer local vintage shops and items! Don’t get a silk skirt for Behind the Scenes explained Jeff Rutenbeck, dean of classes involve writing and deliv- they enter, and we all know how hurt them later in life. How is materials needed. Not only will Being thrifty has a great envi- those that support non-profit -or $4 if the only way to wash it is a the best solutions possible. In on campus. the Division of Communication ering speeches. ridiculous and unethical that that fair? How does that pro- this teach the student useful ronmental advantage. When you ganizations. Places like Battery hefty dry cleaning bill. By Henry Soule Did you know that short, it suddenly had to take “Back in April, we knew that and Creative Media. “A big part of Public Speaking would be. tect anyone? skills, but it will inconvenience buy gently worn clothing, you are Street Jeans (don’t let the name 4. Wash things when you get Special to the Current the possibility of a pandem- H1N1 would hit, and we expect- Responsibility was left with in- is the audience,” states Yoon. Champlain provides In recognition of this truth, them in a way that is far more ultimately reducing the demand fool you, it’s on Pine Street) and them home. Trust me on this one. In April of 2009, the H1N1 flu ic outbreak on campus very ed that it would affect a large dividual faculty to develop a set of “If live speech became impos- it becomes clear that a differ- A Better Approach memorable than having mom for newer clothing production. The Get Up (on the corner of a sick meal plan? It virus first appeared in Mexico. seriously. portion of the staff,” Provost online classes that would tide the sible due to the school shutdown, ent approach toward alcohol is • Instead of all housing be- and dad cover the bill for their This means that less plants are Bank and Church Street) are consists of a stu- While little else was known “This was something un- explains. student and the course over for then students would pursue the needed [at Champlain College]. ing entirely mixed class, certain drunken exploits. about H1N1 at that point, as roughly three weeks. development of rhetoric from the dent either filling The dry campus policy is pri- dorms or certain floors of dorms • Over-drinking by college stu- usual for us,” explains Diana In July 2009, the Emergency soon as Champlain College’s “For some classes this can Greeks to today via online sourc- marily focused on confiscation should be reserved strictly for dents is a common problem, and Agusta, Pres. Finney’s assistant Preparedness Team took part out a Sick Student Emergency Preparedness be difficult, es,” explained of alcohol rather than fostering students who are of legal drink- it happens to everyone at least and a member of the group who in a Table Top Exercise—an Team became aware of it, it but it varies Erik Kaarla, Meal Replacement responsible use of it. While it is ing age. These designated areas once. As mentioned above, hon- helped with planning. “I don’t emergency simulation provided In an ideal world, Strange Things on the Internet immediately addressed the from division,” a Public understood that a college can’t would be the only areas where est education that stresses ways want to say we went into crisis by the Vermont Department Form or a friend risks of a flu pandemic hitting Rutenbeck con- S p e a k i n g legally encourage or allow il- alcohol is permitted and where to responsibly consume alcohol mode, but we went into action of Public Safety. The group [Public Speaking By Pat Willwerth They have a list of thousands of In his rendition of “Frosty the tinued. “We teacher. “These taking their ID legal behavior such as under- students must be 21 or older should help lower incidents of the campus. Weekly meetings and knew that we needed to gathered in Hauke Conference songs complete with backing in- Snowman,” recorded at 4:55 p.m. asked [faculty] Professor Erik] online sources card, presenting it age drinking, it is dangerous to live. This should lower the over-drinking as well as their Staff Writer were instituted immediately, prepare for something we had Room and was presented with strumentals, and you just sing on December 25th, he repeatedly to build in an would encom- to ignore its occurrence and en- chances of underage students severity. Yet, there is another led by Rich Long, Champlain’s never prepared for before.” a hypothetical situation of an at the dining hall so Where can you find something along like its karaoke into your slurs accusations of pedophilia in emergency plan Kaarla would pass anything force a policy that appears to be being given alcohol by of-age stu- way to prevent alcohol-related director of Campus Public In April, a planning group ice storm hitting during the that’s managed to make karaoke webcam or computer microphone. Frosty’s direction instead of sing- with what- from YouTube s/he can then take a nothing more than an act of PR dents in their dorm. While pre- deaths and hospitalizations, Safety, and David Provost, of 27 faculty members was as- school year. It was their job to even lamer that it already is? When you’re done, you save the ing the actual words, and says ever tools they like to meet with and MegaVideo meant to show Champlain as a venting underage students from and that is to make it clear to senior vice president of Finance sembled specifically to handle discuss how they would handle meal out to the sick Where’s the best place to watch recording to your personal page, it’s “laughable” that parents still would have ac- to Ted.com. The place intolerant to alcohol. acquiring alcohol is impossible, students that they can go to the and Administration. H1N1 strategy. The group was this situation and pinpoint any students one on student’s room. live feeds of strangers mastur- and presumably other people let their children hang out with cess to, and to focus would While this approach makes steps such as this would make RA when someone drinks too Emergency preparedness in that size to ensure that as problems with their plan. bating? Of course it’s the inter- SingSnap community members him. do something be on students “I believe it is sense in theory, it does not make it more difficult—something the much without the fear of disci- general is taken very seriously at many aspects of campus opera- “It was great,” says Agusta. one, but in an net, but that’s like saying “It’s in will listen. It’s a great way to I saw one person on there who m e a n i n g f u l examining, for sense in light of reality. The is- dry campus policy fails to do. If plinary action. Champlain. Since David Finney tion were covered as possible. “It told us that we still had a lot our responsibil- Vermont” if some- with the class.” emergency, the example, the sue of drug use and abuse is we look at Champlain Conduct Rather than make the RA a say to the world has over 1200 songs recorded.became the school’s president “It was every Tuesday morn- of work to do. Our plan seemed one were to ask For some inaugural ad- ity to let sick stu- something American society has statistics from 1998-2008, near- person who must report every There are “Hey everybody, Impressive, but why can’t people in 2005, he’s made sure it is a ing at 8:30 that we met, not great on paper, but when you courses, the campus would dresses from struggled with for nearly 100 ly a third or more of residential student who has bottle caps or directions to Price I’m extremely just do what I do, sing Alice in top priority. 8:31,” says Leslie Averill, assis- put it through an exercise like dents know about transition to the last 100 years. As a result, the United students have been involved in empty cans, RAs should be the Chopper. If you’re lonely, but I’m Chains at the top of your lungs “He came from NYU, and tant vice president of Student this, we realized there were probably this option if they no screen online teaching years, and States has some of the highest some form of alcohol or drug people who serve the students’ in the mood to feel too socially on the front porch until the had dealt Life and an- still areas for improvement.” is easier than then report- are sick,” explained rates of drug use and abuse in related breach of policy. And best interests rather than the depressed, uncom- awkward to do neighbors call the police? Muchwith 9/11 first other member After the Table Top Exercise, be deserted. names, no If nothing else, others. A num- ing on lan- the world. According to recent that’s just the number for stu- school’s. Many cases in which fortable, and have this at a bar!” classier, if you ask me. hand,” said Molly Cain, an RA of the group. the group continued its weekly ber of classes that are taught at guage changes and the use government statistics, 20.4 mil- dents who were caught. a drunk student requires help the urge to splatter Sometimes SingSnap’s slogan is “It’s a Provost. “His identification the pandemic “It was an meetings throughout the sum- Champlain are already partly or of metaphors.” from Champlain’s lion US citizens use illicit drugs, • Rather than issuing stu- are often neglected because the mud across your you’ll get a Fame Thing,” so don’t be sur-pushing fell amazing show mer. Members discussed what even mostly online. “This is a good idea, because International dorm. while more than half consume dents handbooks and pamphlets other students are afraid of the soul, keep reading. comment like prised if my old co-worker be-on me, so it served as a test of any kind. of commit- potential problems might arise This is especially true of class- I don’t feel like I learned enough alcohol on a weekly basis. The that contain information about fines and the punishment they I’ll give you direc- was my initia- All of this infor- “Sounds good, comes the next Mariah Carey. ment. With in the upcoming semester— es in the Core Division. from my previous Public Speaking reason for this is due to ineffec- drugs, Champlain should devel- will receive for drinking. So tions to two of the tive to make for Champlain’s Hold on, I’ll man. Keep He already has a more extensive that large of many of which they had never Associate Professor Ken Wade, class,” explained a sophomore mation is sent to tive strategies that seemingly op a comprehensive drug educa- they tell their friend to sleep it strangest websites rockin’.” catalogue (and maybe a little less sure we took Emergency a group, that’s had to deal with before. They for example, has re-formatted his Communications major, Amy ignore the fact that no matter tion class that will be required off, and that could be the final the school nurse I have ever come My old of a vocal range, unless you countit more seri- huge.” knew it was possible that the class to fit the potential -emer Lieblein. “It would be nice to how much a drug is demon- for all freshman students. nap that student takes. go on for a across. co-worker your voice cracking as an octave ously than Preparedness Despite entire campus could shut down. gency. This semester his class learn a little more about the art to keep track of ized or prohibited, people will The curriculum would break If the fear of the RA writ- does a great change.) we had in the the size and If not that, there was still the roster includes Capitalism and of language and usage, but it is the sick students still use it. Furthermore, the from the out-dated and ineffec- ing them up is removed, stu- second and SingSnap rendition of past.” Team. Members variety of possibility that state borders Democracy, Minority Report, and understandable that we are only estimated cost of drug abuse ac- tive approaches that focus on dents can then turn to RAs on campus. A guy I used to Fleetwood Mac’s Chat Roullette Champlain the planning would be closed, prohibiting Concepts of the Community. changing the course in a state cording to a 2002 government abstinence. Instead, the class when someone drinks too much, let you know are fully aware of work with fell in “Landslide.” You Imagine this. It’s a Friday night, has a general group, knowl- sick students from being able “I have a hybrid class now, part of emergency.” Most students in- survey was $180.9 billion. would cover a broad range of which should reduce or prevent love with a pros- can literally you’re snowed in, none of your emergency edge was still to go home. Thus, the College online and part face to face,” ex- In an ideal world, Kaarla This is why I propose that issues relating to drugs, such the kind of alcohol-related in- the first ten the fact that they terviewed were un- titute, sold every- hear him pass- friends are doing anything, and plan which limited. needed to designate a quaran- plained Wade. He meets with his would like to meet with students Champlain College end its dry as the history of prohibition cidents colleges want to avoid. aware of the sick- thing he owned you have a fridge full of beer. You has included were very lucky “I don’t tine zone. classes face to face to discuss the one on one, but in an emergency, campus policy and adopt a poli- and drug education in America, After all, throwing up for an ing out as he so he could follow things I see: pandemic think any of Student safety was the readings, and what students have the campus would probably be meal provision. cy that is more effective in edu- drug use in other cultures, sci- hour and then spending the sloppily croons, pour a glass, hop on the comput- her out to Vegas, preparedness that it wasn’t as us knew much group’s top priority. With these learned. All of his assignments deserted. In such a case, a cy- cating students about respon- entific studies and the chem- next day feeling like they got “Children get er, and the next thing you know How much food since avian of anything issues being potentially very are online and they are also due ber component, such as Skype, sible ways to use alcohol that istry of drugs, and more. The hit by a bus is often enough for and when he got there he found older, I’m getting older too.” you’re chatting on your webcam severe as it could flu warnings at all,” says real, solutions needed to be for- on Angel, which will help make would be added to the equation. is actually avail- help prevent instances of abuse purpose of this would be to help most people to learn their les- out she had about seven other Then he does a little improv. “I with a soldier in Afghanistan, surfaced three Agusta. “We mulated that were realistic, pos- the switch to solely online teach- Another option might be phone and dependency. After all, col- regain the trust of students who son and stay within their limit boyfriends and a husband. His fuckin’ hate this song. It gets in sharing your stories and gaining have been, and able for times years ago. were all just sible, and carried out with little ing easier. Also, Wade gives all conference calls. leges are often a major source have been turned off by dishon- the next time they drink. life sort of fell apart after that, your head, man. They’re always a new perspective on the struggle of emergency? This aspect of are continuing looking on the trouble. As the smallest dorm of the deadlines to his classes at All of the different options of change in society. However, if est drug education that does not • Eliminate fines as punish- so now he spends the majority just trying to get in your head.” I going on over there. the emergen- the beginning of the semester would create a very different way “There is enough colleges enact policies that are recognize the individual differ- ment. Since the majority of col- of his time drinking handle after guess when you record over 600 Next you chat with a woman CDC (Centers on campus, Carriage House cy plan had to work hard at to make sure that there is lim- of looking at public speaking. The politically correct rather than ences between certain drugs. lege students are financially de- handle of cheap vodka and build- songs like he has, you eventually for Disease was left vacant during the fall food set aside, if an never been ited confusion if the school has to phone and Skype would certain- rational, fair, and effective, the Instead, drug education has pendent on either loans or their ing up his SingSnap arsenal. have to start recording some you See Internet improving Control and semester to serve as a possible epidemic spread, used, how- Prevention) quarantine zone; the group also shut down. ly help focus on how one’s voice same problems that have exist- pushed the idea that a drug is parents, fines are not effective It’s a pretty simple website. don’t like. Page 10 ever, because This makes it easy for the class sounds when delivering a speech. for about 250 ed for decades will continue. a drug and all drugs are bad. forms of punishment. While the plan. website every discussed the possibility of us- avian flu nev- to go completely online as long as “This is a good way to practice It should be noted that these This over simplifies the issue of they generate income for the day because ing the gym if enough students meals,” stated Sandi the students and teachers have the different tones in your voice,” alternatives to a dry campus drugs and their use, and does school, they are often an easy er hit Champlain’s campus. all the different news reports caught the virus. Internet access. stated Lieblein, “but something Earle, executive are not meant to encourage the not acknowledge that all drugs way out. All a student has to With the H1N1 pandemic were saying different things.” Another major priority was “Core is generally online as it you have to get over is [a fear of] use of al- are dif- do is fork over the cash and the becoming a very real risk, the Regardless, the school’s to prevent the flu from spread- chef of Sodexho is because of the program Angel,” speaking in front of people.” cohol, but f e r e n t problem is history. Surely this group realized it needed to re- Emergency Preparedness Team ing. To keep sick students from said Chris Yoon, a sophomore Dining Services. to change and have might upset the student and fine the plan, address all poten- had no intention of wasting The issue of drug See Scenes Game Art major. “Angel would be See Online the ad- varying cause them to sacrifice other ex- tial problems that could arise time when formulating a plan Page 8 Vermont 101 because of H1N1, and establish Page 8 very useful with discussion blogs. minis- use and abuse effects on penses in order to the pay the to handle pandemic outbreak tration’s the user. fine, but there are more effec- approach The class tive ways to discipline students towards is something w o u l d who disobey school policy. As Town Meetings st uden t work to mentioned in the vandalism ex- By Amanda King that needs to be dealt with. About year before as part of that town b r e a k ample, alternative and progres- alco- American society Staff Writer 30 days before town meeting day, meeting, will decide which side of hol use. d o w n sive measures that force the each town is required to warn the the issue has won. The modera-Bearing the Brunt R a t h e r has struggled and clar- student to actively engage their In Vermont, Town Meeting Day people. The warning is a short ad tor can be anyone from the town, t h a n ify these minds and bodies will have long takes place the first Tuesday of in the local newspaper containing as long as they’re of legal voting By Joe Dimeck September (962) and October (961 just got treated in the emer- expected impact of H1N1, espe- more often than during a typical residence hall, but we would call taking a distinc- lasting and positive effects on March. State offices are closed the basics like date, time, location age. Special to the Current with 600 seasonal flu shots given gency department. I have not cially among college-aged people, flu season,” said Hoppenjans. the student and talk to them on “prohibi- with for nearly tions in the student. A fine is merely a and most schools give their stu- for the meeting, and the agenda. The really cool part about Town on top of that) and November (702 heard of any of our students was not any more severe at these “Parents played a very big role the phone.” tionary” order to temporary inconvenience that dents the day off. At my school, Around the same time a free and Meeting is that in all methods ofNo office in a college bears a greater plus 700 H1N1 shots). Things staying overnight.” three colleges than any other flu. in encouraging students to be In the end, the pandemic attitude 100 years. e n a b l e is often forgotten shortly after Georgia Elementary and Middle public publication called the an- voting, except the Australian bal-brunt of a pandemic of infectious calmed down in December.” Masson said that St. Michael’s To meet the extra demand, seen, which was both helpful and turned out to be less virulent than t o w a r d students it was paid. School, this was because the town nual report comes out. The town lot, voters may discuss and makedisease than the health services St. Michael’s College tested had a similar experience. UVM opened a separate fever complicating. It was helpful that expected, so it’s hard to judge alcohol, these alternative op- to make better choices when needed to use our gym for the budget, in all of its confusing nu- changes to the issues at hand, and department. How did three health 2-3 students each week until they “No students were hospital- and flu clin- students had whether the different approaches tions acknowledge that alcohol faced with a situation where While these are only a few sug- meeting, but other schools close to merical glory, is written out for they do. It’s a very hands-on form service departments—Champlain stopped seeing confirmed cases. ized, thankfully. The recovery was ic to make “I think that because s o m e o n e taken by the three schools’ Health is going to be used and that edu- drugs are offered to them. gestions in regards to reshap- give their students an opportuni- approval in this book along with of government. The select board College, St. Michael’s College, and Out of those tested, only 250 stu- swift - most who had it recovered their health who encour- Services Departments were suc- cated and responsible users are Additionally, the use of the ing our college’s and culture’s ty to see what a town meeting is. death and birth announcements, is present and available for ques-the University of Vermont—cope dents met the ILI criteria provid- within 5 to 7 days. Since it is a vi- staff more H1N1 was one of the aged them to cessful or whether Vermont and better than inexperienced users phrase, “drugs and alcohol,” is approach towards dealing with (No, Champlain is not one of the taxes owed, employee salaries, tioning, and every issue, exceptwith the H1N1 pandemic? ed by the Vermont Department rus, we had the students return a v a i l a b l e top national news be seen be- the rest of the United States was drinking whatever is handed a prime example of the kind of drugs, this was written to get “most schools.”) and even little bits of perforated the school budget, is up for discus- Each college experienced a of Health. to their rooms, rest and hydrate. to students cause it gave simply lucky. to them. dishonest and misleading ap- a dialogue going among stu- Walking into a town meeting paper to vote on, should their ser- sion. Changes can be made simply dramatic increase in visits to Masson notes that it makes We sent them food and drink, and who did get stories for a long time, us a chance Susan Schoenfeld, deputy If a dry campus’s true aim is proach American culture has dents. After all, when I was you’ll find complete and utter vices be necessary. by making motions and gettingon-campus health facilities. St. sense that the flu died down gave them thermometers and H1N1. They to educate epidemiologist for the State of the safety and prosperity of stu- taken towards drugs. After all, talking with Res. Life and the chaos. Kids run around playing Voting methods are not regu- them seconded. Michael’s and UVM were able to around December. “It hit early medicine. We emailed every day hired more it did heighten the and keep Vermont, explained that in a time dents during (and after) college, alcohol is a drug. school’s drug counselor about tag, yelling and generally caus- lated by law and vary among the In Georgia we did a combina-provide data to give an idea of to mid-October, and you figure a to check in and had them return staff (clini- concern, and thus people heal- of pandemic, both planning and then these changes will work • Vandalism is another one this very subject the one thing ing mischief while parents chat towns. Most towns use some mix tion of the voting techniques. We how and why visits to health ser- flu outbreak lasts 4 to 6 weeks, so to the clinic if they were worse. cal and non- ing well. It success are complex issues. toward decreasing the chanc- of the reasons for having a dry I kept hearing was, “While that about this or that and generally of Australian or paper ballot and would vote on the budget and a few vices increased. there you go.” Nobody needed to see our physi- clinical) and students wanted to be also compli- “The successful outcome with es of dangerous habits from campus. While in certain in- makes sense we don’t hear it attempt to avoid people they don’t a voice or hand voting. Australian other topics such as select board “The week of November 2nd Unlike the other two schools, cian but some of them did devel- they spent seen by a doctor more cated things a pandemic or any outbreak of a being formed. stances alcohol leads to vandal- from enough students to bring really want to talk to. The entire ballots are not the same as paper members and town treasurer via was our busiest week,” said Champlain didn’t have exact op a superimposed bronchitis or a lot of time because par- serious disease is always mini- Additionally, changing ism, this is, once again, a rarity. about change.” room echoes with noise and politi- ballots, although both are secret. Australian ballot. Just about ev-Director of Operations for the numbers. St. Michael’s and UVM, pneumonia and were seen/treated on the phone often than during a ents called mizing deaths, minimizing se- Champlain’s approach toward If the majority of people who Well, if you agree with this cal talk and reeks of coffee. When The Australian ballot is the pa- erything else was voted on using UVM Student Health Center, Jill however, played markedly differ- by our nurse practitioners. i n f o r m i n g a lot, and vere illness, and when possible, student alcohol use will not drank alcohol went out and van- commentary, and if you have the actual meeting starts the at- per ballot that looks a bit like the the voice technique. A few topics Hoppenjans. “55% of all the pa- ent roles in the pandemic. They “The H1N1 virus was less vir- infected stu- typical flu season.” that kept minimizing major disruption to only improve the safety of the dalized property, then every city other suggestions that you think tients we saw that week met the were “Sentinel Providers” for the ulent than anticipated and most dents on how staff busy on people’s lives and the support sys- mosphere changes, it gets tense, SAT answer sheet we use when I’ve seen discussed are town bud- - Jill Hoppenjans students, but it will establish and town would be nothing but will help, then please write the focused and very dry. Chairs electing presidents while the pa- get, always highly contested and ILI (influenza-like illness) crite- state of Vermont, which means people were not that sick from to care for the phones tems we need,” she said. a better rapport between stu- giant heaps of graffiti-covered editors of The Current and voice creak as the meeting drags on or per ballot can be simply asking questioned, buying land, allotting ria. Overall, November was the they collaborated with the State it. However…ICU at Fletcher themselves. instead of “You can’t prevent pandemics dents and the administration, rubble. your opinion. Remember, you’re a particularly boring topic arises. the group of voters to write their money to the fire station for a newbusiest month for us.” Health Department and Centers Allen…did see a number of very Media coverage of the pan- helping the students who were very well and you can’t necessar- which is absolutely necessary in However, one way to pre- not just a student; you’re a cus- Always though, at least for me, choice on a piece of paper and fire truck, and adding a paid head “Our total visits for the fall for Disease Control to collect and sick people who H1N1 was not demic, and consequent concern walking in. ily stop them effectively, so that getting students to follow school vent vandalism is to bolster the tomer paying a lot of money for there was something interesting hand it in to be counted. of parks and recreation position. were 4,518 students, which was share data as well as send test gentle on. So, although most by parents, played a role in the “We hired more nurses to the essence of a pandemic is that policy. After all, if the admin- number of security cameras on a product. And as a customer, about taking part in something Voice and hand methods are The bottom line is that these town1,500 more than the previous samples to be verified in a lab. people recovered quickly, there increased number of visits expe- help in this area, in particular. it spreads to multiple areas. It’s istration treats the students campus. This should deter most if that product just isn’t up to as old as town meeting, if only both public, voice being the “aye” meetings are local government atyear,” said Director of Health According to all three schools, are some that got extremely sick rienced by each college’s health Parents, at times, were also some- about enhancing people’s ability as adults, the students will be drunken vandals from wreak- snuff you have the right, and through being there to witness it. or “nay” response to the issue at work and one of the few places Services at St. Michael’s College, no students had suffered severe from it.” services department. what unreasonable about what to respond to it well while we put more inclined to act like adults. ing havoc on school property. If perhaps even an obligation, to Anyway, when the town gets hand, and hand voting is just rais- you can still see things done the Mary Masson. “We attribute that reactions to the flu. Cissy McClellan, director of “I think that because H1N1 was they wanted us to do. It took time in place the clinical health mea- However, if Champlain contin- it doesn’t, then there is a video say something. So do it. together, they do it with one pur- ing your hand. In the case of voice way they were when the country to the increased number of flu and “We did send several students Champlain Health Services, also one of the top national news sto- to help parents understand what sures to minimize the physical ues this approach that treats showing the culprit. Not only pose, to go over the budget for the or hand voting, the moderator of was in its earliest days. other illness and the 700 H1N1 to the hospital for dehydration mentioned that some Champlain ries for a long time, it did height- we could do and what we couldn’t impact on people.” next year and vote on anything the meeting, usually voted in the vaccines that we gave to well stu- and I don’t think they were ad- students went to the hospital, en the concern, and thus students do. We wouldn’t make “house call” dents. Our busiest months were mitted,” said Hoppenjans. “They but none were hospitalized. The wanted to be seen by a doctor visits to their ill student in the Page 8 SWINE FLU/PANDEMIC OF 2009 The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 SWINE FLU/PANDEMIC OF 2009 Page 9

Champlain’s Stay-at-Home Policy Getting The Learning from Other Schools FAQs on the 2010 Wise Precaution or Carte Blanche for Absenteeism? Census on Campus By Patrick Willwerth semester, but also used the flu as that they refused to use misuse kept records of four different Word Out? By Jennifer Lunney Champlain College (CC) took into their syllabi stating that if longer be the colleges’ responsi- Special to the Current an excuse to skip class on several the new lenient policies to miss sets of data: Special to the Current a different approach. Instead of the student had flu-like symp- bility; students were expected to Q. Why should I fill out other government agencies, community and Burlington. occasions when she wasn’t sick. class. The number of student ab- By Stacey Kilpatrick testing students and reporting to toms, they should not come to have their own means of getting the census? or law enforcement entities. At the start of the fall semester He wanted statistics emailedTaking heed of the warnings about “I was pretty much sick on and “I would never use the swine sences reported by instructors Special to the Current the state, faculty and RAs tracked class and that no doctor’s note to the places to which they’d cho- All Census Bureau employ- in 2009, Champlain College is- out. “Where has the closet casethe impending H1N1 pandemic, off all winter,” she said. “I missed attendance. Without specific was required. sen to evacuate. sued an e-mail to students ad- flu as an excuse [to miss class],” (not necessarily flu related, or A. The 2010 Census helps ees have taken an oath to When the Champlain College been?” Seminara asked. colleges throughout the coun- H1N1 testing, Champlain was All colleges encouraged stu- Only one school took the re- a lot of class, but said Champlain even illness related); the number ensure that your academic protect confidentiality and vising them not to come to class Emergency Planning Group Castle Gosselin, a sopho-try prepared for the 2009–2010 less able to gather an accurate dents to stay home if possible sponsibility of ensuring that, my teachers let senior Alyssa of students sick with flu-like ill- community receives its fair know that they are subject to if they experienced any flu-like Starting on (EPG) and the Emergency more, was also confused. “Ischool year with an arsenal of picture of the spread of the virus while they were ill. However, if the campus had to be evacu- me make every- Stearns. “I feel ness in residence halls, reported Relief Team (ERT) began to wonder if anyone on campus share of political representa- a federal prison sentence of symptoms, and to remain home countermeasures from simple on campus. Nor could the college if they couldn’t, a variety of ated in case of emergency, its thing up as long September 4, like there would by RA’s; the number of Health prepare for the possibility of a caught the actual virus,” he for 24 hours after the their fe- posters describing flu symptoms contribute to the state health different arrangements were students would be housed safely tion and government fund- up to five years, a fine of up as I got it done be too many Center visits for flu-like symp- swine flu pandemic, one of their questioned. ver broke. This recommenda- to entire buildings dedicated to department made. GCC of- elsewhere. At GCC, a Christian ing. Census data directly to $250,000, or both, for dis- before the end the method the questions when toms; and the survey also col- first decisions was that commu- Cyrilla Beaudry, a senior, tion was taken directly from the quarantining the sick. information. fered alterna- school, each dorm room has been affect how billions of dollars closing any information that of the semester, I got back, and lected the number of absences nication about the swine flu while not completely satis- Centers for Disease Control and How did the measures taken The H1N1 Three of the tive housing to assigned to a different church in per year in federal funding could identify a respondent which I did. I college used that it would of faculty who missed class for to the Champlain community fied with the email alerts, had Prevention (CDC) website (www. by Champlain College com- testing meant roommates of the community and, should the are allocated to local, state, or household. also skipped to end up being a flu symptoms or to take care of would be vital. more positive comments. She cdc.gov). pare to other relatively small that the three four colleges— sick students, school close, the students would and tribal governments. go see Phish a was to send a But how to get vital infor- said that she was pleasantly A separate e-mail sent to fac- bigger deal than a family member with flu symp- schools throughout the Eastern mation to a disparate group informed about the seasonal other schools allowing the flu go to their assigned churches. Data about how our com- few times, and if I just went to toms. Time Zone, such as St. Michael’s ulty from Jo Corrow, manager of weekly email of people (faculty, students and swine flu vaccine clinics on were able to ASU, SMC, victim to stay From there, they could either munities are changing are Q: How should I be count- it didn’t really class, or else just “We were trying to figure out College (Colchester, VT), Grove Academic Operations at Cham- and staff) with different inter- campus. “I thought it was great take other coun- in a comfort- head home or stay with members crucial to many planning ed if I am… matter.” She to faculty and told the truth.” ways to be proactive,” said Mill- City College (Grove City, PA), and plain College, explained how ests, different schedules, dif- that the college offered flu clin- termeasures. At and GCC— able, familiar of the community until the school decisions -- in education, added that she “I think that er, whose office compiled the four Appalachian State University instructors were supposed to ferent hours on campus? The ics,” Beaudry said. SMC and GCC, setting while re-opened. never missed an Residential would be pret- sets of data into a line graph that transportation, public safe- • Living on campus? respond to students who missed group decided that email alerts But, like Cummings, (Boone, NC)? Was Champlain students who regularly ill. SMC, ASU, ASU did not have an exam. ty silly,” said spans the entire semester. Look- ty, emergency preparedness class due to flu-like symptoms would be the principal form of Gosselin, and Seminara,better prepared, or less prepared, had been tested and CC encour- evacuation plan. Cuthbertson Another stu- Advisors asking Champlain se- and disaster recovery, neigh- A: You should be counted in terms of making up missed ing at the graph, there are some communication. Beaudry wanted statistics. and what tactics might the col- and found to be tested aged students reasoned that their counter mea- dent reported us- borhood improvements, pub- where you live on campus. work. them to report nior Kaitlyn incongruities that might suggest “The Emergency Planning Knowing statistics of how many lege learn from these other insti- ill filled out a to practice self- sures of “buildings assigned for ing the flu as an lic health, and much more. College residence halls are Corrow’s e-mail stated that Elias, referring that students were taking ad- [Group] thought that [com- people on campus were sicktutions for future pandemics? form that was students isolation for isolation, food services plans for excuse through- considered Group Quarters, students who had to miss class absences in to faking the flu. vantage of the new policies. m u n i c a t i n g “would [have All of the colleges offered used to inform the duration of how to feed students in these Census data also inform out the winter vaccines to students from late due to a flu-like illness should “For one, that’s Between weeks four and through email] made] me feel their teachers specifically their illnesses, buildings, communications plans important research done by and will be counted during even though he October through December or contact their instructor as soon their classes. not something seven of the recorded data, resi- was the best Castle so much bet- that their illness though the lat- for keeping everyone informed, a college faculty, students, li- Group Quarters Enumera- had never expe- sent emails out to inform stu- as possible. The student would that you should dence hall illness, health center method to cor- ter,” Beaudry had been offi- for the H1N1 ter two colleges plan for strategic national stock- brarians, and community tion between April 1 and May rienced any symptoms. respond with Gosselin, a said. “The more dents where they could go to find be responsible for making up any take lightly. Secondly, those visits, and faculty absences all cially recognized also had build- pile medication administration, leaders. Your participation 21, 2010. During this time, “There were a few days where students and i n f o r m a t i o nflu shots. missed work, and for developing classes cost a lot of money, and flat-lined close to 0%, while stu- and they would flu variant ings set aside a plan for housing a large mass is vital to ensure a complete Census Bureau employees I just really wanted to get to the employees,” sophomore, C h a m p l a i n Erin Slater, a senior at Grover a time frame with their instruc- it’s a waste not to go.” dent absences fluctuated within be excused from for quarantine of persons who become ill, mass and accurate count for your will deliver individual ques- mountain,” said the Champlain said Diana shares with City College (GCC), said of her tor by which to make it up. No Another feature of the stay- the 4-5% range. was also class until the and reporting if it became transportation and security, and community in 2010. tionnaires to Group Quar- senior, who also requested ano- Agusta, execu- students, [fac-school’s measures. “When they doctor’s note would be required away policy was that, in the ab- Weeks seven to nine show students were necessary. a plan for utilizing temporary, ters for students to complete nymity. “I figured that I could sence of actually testing students a spike in all four sets of data, tive assistant ulty, and staff] ran out [of vaccines on campus], well again. “We had retired, and volunteer healthcare to prove that the student had to the president confused. the safer they it to their and return. Census takers either lie and make up the work, for the H1N1 virus, it became suggesting this was the peak they gave a list of pharmacies Furthermore, students self- staff” would be enough to ensure been ill. and member of feel.” Q. What kinds of ques- coordinate with Residence or not and get a zero. If I do the extraordinarily difficult for the of the flu outbreak on Cham- “I wonder in the area that would also offer Mary Mason, di- isolate in their that the school would not need In combination, these emails the EPG and Other stu- respective tions will the census ask Life and Housing Staff to work anyway, what does it mat- college to track the true extent of plain’s campus. Student absence them.” rector of Student rooms,” ex- to shut down. If for some reason and the policy behind them cre- the ERT. dents, faculty me? distribute and collect these ter?” student illness and the impact of reached the 7% mark in week if anyone Three of the four colleges-- Health Services plained Mason. it did come to that, the students ated a situation in which stu- How well and staff felt states. questionnaires. Several students were critical ASU, SMC, and GCC—regularly at St. Michael’s “We did not would be alerted swiftly and dents were allowed and even en- the pandemic. eight, then slowly fell to 6% by did email work, better served on campus tested students specifically for efficiently. A. The 2010 Census will of the policy. Starting on September 4, the week 12. Faculty absence spiked though, as a by the alerts. College, said have a sepa- couraged to diagnose and react the H1N1 flu variant and report- have one of the shortest cen- • Living off campus? Wichet Manawanitjararn, a method the college used was to steeply upward, reaching a se- means of com- B r i t t a n y that the health services office rated residence to use. And to be Of the four institutions, only to their own symptoms, and were caught the ing it to their respective states. sus questionnaires in the Web Development and Design at send a weekly email to faculty mester high 5% in week nine, the municating ur- Mailhotte, a also “alerted the academic dean realistic, by the time they came CC and SMC made plans to con- given carte blanche to attend or Rebecca Miller, the assistant CC, commented that he felt that and Residential Advisors asking same week that residence hall gently during a junior R.A. of on a daily basis as to the list of in, they had already exposed the tinue classes even if their insti- history of the United States, A: Students who live off- miss class. Did students exploit actual virus,” director of Communications at “although it’s true that it’s not them to report absences in their illness climbed up to 3%, and time of crisis? A d i r o n d a c k students that were ill.” people around them. But to cut tutions had to close. Both made dating back to the nation’s campus in residential hous- the emergency to miss class GCC, reasoned, “In this manner, [the school’s] job to be our par- classes. health center visits rose, as well. The only he questioned. Hall, said that At ASU, some teachers even down on contamination, they professors and students aware first census in 1790. It asks ing, such as those who rent without repercussions? we were able to determine the ent and it’s our money down the “The faculty was extra help- However, following week 9, email alerts she “did pay went so far as to alter course ma- were asked to not go to the din- of online websites from which only a few simple questions apartments or rooms in lo- In at least a few cases, stu- presence of H1N1 on our campus, drain if we choose to abuse it, by sent out to the campus com- attention to the alerts regard- terial to ensure students’ safety. ing halls; we had food and bever- courses could be taught should about each of the people liv- cal residents’ homes, will dents did take advantage of the ful last semester,” said Michelle faculty absence and residence and monitor the numbers of stu- including a “no doctor confirma- Miller, senior associate provost hall illness plummeted, health munity dealt with vaccine clin- ing the swine flu” because she The school has an Addictions ages delivered to them.” the need arise, CC using Angel ing in your household, in- complete the census ques- new policy. One Champlain dents we saw with influenza-like In addition to these other and SMC using E college. tion needed” clause, the school is at Champlain, who acted as point center visits settled back to- ics. Cissy McClellan, director of wanted to receive all of the in- class that is part of the psycholo- cluding name, age, date of tionnaire, which will be de- junior, who asked to remain Champlain Health Services, be- formation “not only for myself, illness.” gy major; typically, students who preparations, CC, GCC, and SMC Compared to these three oth- just asking for [the system to be person for flu data gathering. birth, sex, race, Hispanic ori- livered or mailed to your anonymous, experienced flu-like See Stay-Home gan writing informative emails but also for my residents.” Using this information, the take this course are required to had evacuation plans ready for er schools, Champlain’s planning abused].” In an effort to track flu trends gin, relationship to others in home in February or March symptoms at times during the Page 10 in October 2009 about free sea- Warren Baker, instructor in three colleges were able to plan refrain from taking any “drugs” campus should the pandemic had strengths and weaknesses, Several students reported within the school, Miller’s office 2010. You should complete sonal and free swine flu vaccine the Division of Communication accordingly. Students who were ill for a set amount of time (a few start ravaging the student body. and Champlain authorities the household, whether you clinics offered on campus for the & Creative Media, said that he were also able to notify their pro- weeks). This includes cold medi- “There is a plan in place that stress that the process of emer- sometimes live or stay some- the questionnaire and mail Champlain community. Since read the email alerts and he fessors so they would be excused cines, vitamins, alcohol, non-pre- the school would close if there gency planning will continue where else, and four ques- it back in the enclosed, post- then, McClellan has written 11 felt he received a good amountfrom classes, and the schools had tions about the household age-paid envelope as soon more difficulty adapting their three weeks.” From Scenes scription drugs, etc. was a pandemic involving a more even though the H1N1 alarm From Online emails—the most recent was of information on the swine flu.reliable numbers that enabled syllabi to take advantage of an For the journalism class it However, Stacey Lean, a se- virulent disease. All students seems to have passed. in general. The census form as possible. Census workers Page 7 Page 7 sent out February 15—which Senior Career Advisor them to make informed decisions emergency. could get a little trickier. The syl- nior at ASU, noted that in light here have to put in writing two Whether Champlain—or will take only about 10 min- will visit households that do she sent to Agusta, who then Daphne Walker, said, “I feltabout whether shutting down For some programs, the emer- “We have it easy,” he said. “The labus stated, “Use your imagina- coming to campus, bagged of the pandemic, her professor potential locations that they any school—is ready for a more utes to complete. not return questionnaires. forwarded those emails to stu- very well informed…through gency might actually be an op- syllabus is easily adaptable to our tion and your initiative to try to meals were prepared by would be necessary. “encouraged us to keep taking would travel to should the school serious pandemic remains to dents, faculty, and staff. e-mails.” portunity. A photography class, external situation.” gather whatever solid information Sodexho that could be deliv- The colleges were also playing our vitamins and cold medicines. have to close,” Mason explained be seen. • Not a U.S. citizen? Students, faculty, and staff Concerning the email for example, might be assigned to “There is no reason why our you can without physically endan- ered to students in their rooms their part in sending information She said the course wasn’t worth of the plan that her school had have had negative and posi- alerts, Rich Long, director of Q. Can my parents just in- document the emergency in what- program wouldn’t be success- gering yourself.” These facts that or in quarantine. That way to their respective state health dying for.” implemented, which mirrored tive reactions about the email Champlain Public Safety, said clude me on their census A: The census is a count of ev- ever aspects ful outside of the student would gather, and the they weren’t forced to come to departments, which were then Instead of encouraging stu- CC’s. According to these plans, alerts. that the best you can hope for questionnaire? eryone residing in the Unit- were available classroom,” stated interviews they would complete, the dining hall and be in con- able to gather a clearer picture of dents to seek medical treatment, after students vacated the cam- Emily Cummings, a junior, in a broadcast alert is 25% of ed States: in all 50 states, to an individual For some Atamian. would turn into an article. tact with other students. the progress of the pandemic. CC had all teachers add a clause puses’ premises, they would no suffered the swine flu in early the public paying attention. A. If you’re not living with Washington, D.C., Puerto student. The first as- The best way to communicate “We also took into account September before seasonal “If you’ve got 25% of the pub- Tim Brookes, programs, the signment in the with each other would be Angel, your parents during the Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, that certain foods are better and swine flu vaccines were of- lic, then you’ve done well,” said the director of emergency sylla- but if for some reason students school year, then no, they Guam, the Commonwealth emergency for sick students, so we includ- fered on campus. So although Long. “Twenty-five percent is the Professional bus, for example, lack access to Internet, then should not include you on of the Northern Mariana Is- ed things like soup and lots of Cummings didn’t feel that the considered a success rate…for Career Services is excited Writing pro- is to write one’s there is always an envelope and their census questionnaire. lands, and American Samoa. might actually fluids, things they would actu- swine flu vaccine would have an emergency plan,” although gram, believes first impressions a stamp. to bring some of the state’s ally eat and would help them helped her, she still read the Long added that Champlain The Census Bureau conducts This includes people of all that an emer- be an of the situation. “Unless you’ve been affected get better,” explains Provost. email alerts—but she didn’t would love to have a 100% no- leading employers to campus counts of people where they ages, races, ethnic groups, gency would be “How exactly by the flu personally, then there is The college as a whole was like the way the emails were tification rate. live and sleep most of the both citizens and non-citi- a great writing opportunity. did you get the no reason not to be able to do your on Monday, March 29th, from lucky that the pandemic was set up. The other form of electronic year. Parents should leave zens. So even if you are not a opportunity. As a news of the emer- work. Think about it this way: if not nearly as severe as pre- “[They consisted of] very long, communication used by the 1:30 until 5:30 p.m. for the result, he and his program faculty gency? What was going on around the school hadn’t shut down, you students off of their forms, U.S. citizen but you live and dicted. The campus never was huge blocks of text,” Cummings Emergency Planning Group wrote a plan for the entire semes- you? What ran through your would still be attending classes,” Spring 2010 Job Fair which even if they will return to sleep in the U.S. most of the forced to shut down and not a stated, which didn’t grab her was the ter, instead of only three weeks. mind?” it asks. Brookes took the reasoned Atamian. live at home after they leave year, you will be counted in single student had to be quar- attention. “Some” of the infor- H1N1 Flu Emergency will be held in the Argosy Brookes’ plan was simple. time to write out questions that “Based on your observations, college. Otherwise, they may the census. antined in Carriage House in mation was overwhelming, she Preparedness Communication Gymnasium within the IDX “Here’s how you’re going to re- would inspire students to get write an essay in which you re- be counted twice. the fall semester. said, adding that the emails Bulletin, posted on the spond to this emergency: you’re started on a writing assignment. flect upon how this emergency has Student Life Center. This “We got lucky as an entire weren’t “very targeted.[Emails Champlain online portal. Again, • An international stu- going to write about it.” He would also want his stu- affected the lives of those around country,” explains Provost. in general have] become very was it a successful tactic? year’s Fair is co-sponsored by dent? “Writing is a matter of prac- dents in the program to write a you,” stated the syllabus. “Thankfully, no problems ever impersonal.” First, it is vital to under- Q. Can I complete the cen- tice. As long as we’re practicing transition piece about their expe- Not every student, however, the Lake Champlain Regional occurred that we weren’t pre- Janine Allo, Counselor and stand what the bulletin pres- sus online? A: As the above point ex- our writing, then there’s room for rience of getting home, and what anticipated that the switch to on- pared for.” 504 Coordinator, agreed with ents. The H1N1 Flu Emergency Chamber of Commerce, improvement,” explained sopho- it is like there. line classes would go smoothly. plains, the census is a count While the college succeed- Cummings that some of the Preparedness Communication more Professional Writing major, “Write about the journey from “The majority of the pro- the Vermont Department A. For the 2010 Census, of everyone residing in the ed in successfully handling information was overwhelm- Bulletin has been available Lana Atamian. Writers always Burlington to where you are now,” fessors fail to understand and questionnaires are not avail- United States. The Census ing. At one point, Allo said she since August 2009. The up- of Labor and the Vermont want to write about what’s hap- explained Brookes. properly use Angel e-learning H1N1 on campus last semes- able online. In September Bureau is mandated by the ter, the fact that it wasn’t as felt that she was receiving “too dates have been providing in- Human Resource Association. pening, what’s on peoples’ minds, Poetry, creative writing, and to its full potential,” said Wichet 2008, a Census Bureau in- Constitution to count every- much” information. formation on how to limit the and about anything out of the or- creative non-fiction are flexible Manawanitjararn, a sophomore severe as it had expected is We anticipate that partici- Katherine Johnson, ad- spread of illnesses, the status ternet data collection team one who lives in this country, dinary, so an evacuation or other classes. For example, from the Web Development and Design felt by many in the group as junct in the Division of of Champlain’s monitoring and pating organizations will of- completed a thorough analy- regardless of immigration or emergency would provide plenty syllabus, a poem topic could be, major. an indicator that there is still Communication & Creative reporting any H1N1 outbreaks sis of implementing an inter- citizenship status. So even if of material. “Write a poem from the point Jennifer Lunney also contrib- a lot work to be done. fer varied full-time, part-time Media, felt the same way. on campus, and when the col- net reporting option. From a the U.S. is not your country Brookes acknowledged that of view of someone who has uted to this article. If nothing else, the pan- “[Sometimes I received] more lege ordered vaccines and the and seasonal positions as other programs might have a lot been locked inside a room for demic served as a test for technical perspective, they of citizenship, if you live and Champlain’s Emergency than enough” information, availability of those vaccines to well as internships. With this found using the internet was sleep in the U.S. most of the Johnson said. the Champlain community. Preparedness Team. Members in mind, we are hopeful that feasible; however, without year, you will be counted in are fully aware of the fact that Another criticism was that Long explained that the bul- time to fully test the entire the census. it was hard to differentiate the letin has been updated as a re- they were very lucky that it all majors and years will have system, security concerns led wasn’t as severe as it could more urgent emails from the sult of information discovered less urgent. Devon McGarry, a during meetings by the EPG reason to visit with our busi- the Census Bureau to decide • Studying abroad for have been, and are continuing to not offer the 2010 Census part of the year? to work hard at improving the sophomore Resident Assistant and the ERT. ness and non-profit partners. questionnaire online. Howev- Want to comment plan. (RA) of Summit Hall, said that “When it came to dissemi- To assist students in readying er, the Census Bureau plans A: Census Day is April 1, “What keeps me up at the emails “seemed pretty un- nating swine flu information to eventful week to week.” the masses, we identified our for the Fair, Career Services night is the next time we have to introduce an internet data 2010. Questionnaire re- On the whole, the email campus website as the best me- on an article you love? to deal with something at that is offering Special Extended collection option in the 2020 sponses should represent alerts seem not to have had dium to reach all faculty, staff, level,” says Provost. “I think Census. your household as it exists the impact the Emergency and students for timely, useful Drop-in Hours Monday we operated well as a team, on this day. Thus, if you are Planning Group hoped for. updates,” Long said. but what if we have to pre- through Friday, March 22nd living and studying abroad Or one with content you Ian Flett, a junior, said that The first posting by the ERT pare for a real pandemic? I’m he read the emails, but added was on August 27, 2009, before through 26th, from 9:00 ‘til Q. Will the census share on April 1, 2010, you will not satisfied we’re there yet. that “The whole Champlain the school year began. 5:00 in the Atrium of the IDX my information with any- not be counted in the census. This is an evolving plan; we don’t agree with? crusade didn’t affect me.” “As the academic year be- Student Life Center. For ad- one? Conversely, if you live and will continue efforts to make Many campus community gins, the College has made study abroad during part of it better.” members felt the email alerts plans in the event we experi- ditional information about A. No. By law, the Census the year but are living in the had not given them a clear sense ence a more active than usual the Fair and a list of partici- Bureau cannot share an in- U.S. on April 1, 2010, you will of the degree of threat and the flu season. Jointly, we are tak- Email your letter to the editor to pating employers, visit the dividual’s census question- be counted in the census. severity of the pandemic. ing steps to prevent the spread naire responses with any- Garrett Seminara, a senior, of flu at Champlain College and Career Services web site: one, including the FBI, the [email protected] said that he would have liked to have known how realistic the See Word Out www.champlain.edu/career- CIA, Welfare, Immigration, swine flu was in the Champlain Page 10 services.html Page 10 SWINE FLU/PANDEMIC OF 2009 The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 FEATURES Page 11

From Word Out “There are no confirmed cases interviewed for this article said From Internet 3. Two unattractive women Wow. That ended on way Page 8 of H1N1 at this time,” reported they didn’t read either story. Page 6 who are probably 15 too positive of a note. Let’s tryMeet the Bosses of Broke In Burlington one edition of the Bulletin. “There Meanwhile, the campus admin- 4. Dude 20 feet away from one more. Charity: Water have outlined…steps that each of continues to be no confirmed cases istration apparently did not think in Northern Ireland who was in his computer posing on his 11. Sock puppet bondage gumption to not only shout us can take to help accomplish of H1N1 at this time,” announced to use the Current as a medium of By Anthony Carace Derry on Bloody Sunday. couch and flexing. Baby blue show. Two sock puppets, one in out to the community but also By Sean Conrad sound as impressive when you’ve this. Our overall goal is to balance another. “Champlain’s Health communication. Staff Writer Then, you meet the girl of Abercrombie t-shirt. a leather mask with zipped up to start their own business. Staff Writer been using 100 gallons of water a the goal of reducing the number of Services reports normal levels of Warren Baker, the newspaper’s your dreams in South Carolina, 5. Scary white haired guy mouth hole, banging a femaleIt started as just a crazy idea, Working from, they built Broke day for the past 20 years, does it? people who become ill from influ- activity with general seasonal ill- faculty advisor, said that he was and the next thing you know, shaving in shower smiling a sock puppet in fishnets fromor perhaps an act of despera- In Burlington from the ground Several weeks ago a professor by However, it is one of the most im- enza with the goal of minimizing nesses,” said a third. “We do have not contacted by any Champlain you’re boarding a plane to get toothy yellow grinand waving behind. tion (or delinquent boredom). up. The name seems fitting for the name of Ben Cavallari showed portant things that will ever hap- educational and social disruption. confirmed cases of H1N1 among administration to include swine married. to me. I think I’m going to have That’s more like it. I feel Some friends, penniless and di- the office. “You can’t have every- a video to the Environment Club pen in these peoples’ lives. Information and recommenda- our students, faculty and staff,” flu information in The Current. At it’s best, this is what nightmares. absolutely filthy. I wonder rectionless how as to what was go- thing when you’re just starting about a group called Charity: $5,000 in donations digs a tions from the Centers for Disease announced a fourth. President David Finney stated Chat Roulette 6. Dude long this site is going to last? Mying on in Burlington, decided out,” said Kwasnieski. “We had to Water. I’m a starving college stu- freshwater well, and $20,000 Control (CDC) guide our commu- Whether students have been that he has not contacted The could be. jerking off. friend and his roommates wereto make the most of what they settle for what we already have, dent and I have never given more gives a school water and latrines. nications and policies,” the bulle- overlooking the Bulletin or sim- Current staff. Unfortunately A guy I used to didn’t have. “Something was but it seems to work well.” than a few dollars to any charity To put that in perspective, if every tin stated. ply not reading it, it has not “At the same time, they never 7. Oh my having some beers last week, begging to be built,” said Leslie The project has been a year groups, but this one really caught person at Champlain donated $20, Since then there have been 14 achieved its purpose as a means came [to me],” Finney said. “[The it’s mostly just god! Two hanging around Chat Roulette, work with fell Merinoff, co-founder of Broke In in the making. Scott Multack, my eye. we could sponsor four wells and a updates—four in September, three of communication. Current] only comes out once dudes jacking very hot when they came across three Burlington, the premiere what’s- Brian Kwasnieski and Jonathan Imagine if you were still 12 school. I tell you this because in a in October, three in November, One pre-existing means of com- a month,” he pointed out, and off. in love with a women. They extremely attractive girls who going-on organization in town. Patterson introduced the idea years old and you had to carry short while Ben Cavallari will be two in December, one in January, munication that might have been added that hasn’t felt the need to Apparently hit “Next” showed their breasts to the Merinoff, along with friend Brian to Merinoff, and they knew they a five gallon jug of dirty, bacte- starting a student group with the and one in February—reminding employed to reach the entire cam- include information that could be there’s a thriv- prostitute, sold the second camera and made out with each Kwasnieski, have sparked a were running with something. ria infested water weigh- express purpose of rais- the campus community of sea- pus community is The Champlain irrelevant months later. ing subculture they se me. other for close to half an hour. veritable inferno, letting college “Leslie was the solidifier,” said ing almost 40 pounds to ing money to donate to sonal and swine Current. Including swine flu information of men who, everything he Hopefully Pretty cool, right? That is, until kids and locals alike know what Kwasnieski. “(We) just had the and from school. And by Charity: Water. Ben has flu vaccine clin- Curiously, in The Current could have been before mastur- they find the one of the girls mentioned that owned so he events are happening down- crazy idea, but she was the one the way, there’s no bath- personally pledged $500 ics on campus, neither the an “overload” for students, faculty, bating, feel the dude in the she was sixteen. Is that illegal? Concerning town, what kind of specials bars who put it into the works. She room at school. Charity: of his own money to kick notifications of E m e r g e n c y and staff, reasoned Finney. need to angle could follow her baby blue Are you violating child pornog-are having, and different ways was (the facilitator).” Founding Water’s main goal is to off the fundraising, and any confirmed Planning Group St. Michael’s College in near- the email their webcam Abercrombie raphy laws if something like people can have a great night on members Scott Multack and and word of the two’s collabora- seen all throughout the commu- get, well, water to people to that I have prom- seasonal and/or nor the Current by Colchester took a different for a perfect out to Vegas, t-shirt pos- that happens to you? I mean,the town. Jonathan Patterson remain sup- tion and mission has since run nity, and the name is becoming a in need. The rough sta- ised an additional swine flu cases staff itself de- approach. closeup of their ing on the if you meet a girl at a bar and Merinoff and Kwasnieski, portive of the cause but have rampant throughout Burlington. facet of the town. “I’ve overheard tistic is that nearly $100 from myself. at Champlain, alerts, cided to use the “Communication was constant junk, and then and when he couch. assume she’s 21, take her homeformer students of UVM and moved in other directions. Broke Stickers on street signs and one in eight people Most of the and McClellan’s Current as a and in many forms,” Mary Mason, See Bosses go to town. 8. Wow. then find out she’s sixteen,Champlain, respectively, have In Burlington had its official flamboyant tee-shirts represent- don’t have access things we do c o n t a c t means of pro- Director of Student Health got there he Rich Long, Chat Someone set that’s still statutory rape. Doesmustered the ambition and launch party in August 2009, ing Broke In Burlington can be Page 13 to clean water— every day are information. viding accurate, Services at St. Michael’s College Roulette basi- up a pretty the same apply to the internet? that’s almost one for us and With the ef- regular and de- (SMC) said. “Primarily we updat- found out she director of cally connects elaborate I also wonder how long it billion people. ours, but this fort put into the tailed informa- ed our health services web page you with a puppet will be before someone commits Since its in- is something bulletin by the tion about the frequently. We also updated par- had about seven random Chat show featur- suicide while chatting with a ception, Charity: to which you EPG and the Champlain pandemic. ent newsletters, student emails, Like a Good Neighbor, Champlain is There can give just Roulette user other boyfriends ing Kermit stranger on Chat Roulette. Or Water has ERT, have stu- So far during TV/news spots and responded brought water $10 or $5 and somewhere in the Frog. commits rape, or murder. There South Union Street and Howard Bradley has a positive opinion on making fresh squeezed lemonade dents, faculty, Public Safety, the 2009-2010 directly to parent or student cor- By Alisha Durgin to over a million really make the world, and and a husband. I watched are some pretty strange people Street their home. the school, including the faculty the old fashioned way. Three and staff been academic year, respondences. We also did several Staff Writer people in Africa, a difference. you see what’s this one for out there. Don’t believe me? Go Bradley’s current location is and students. students from Champlain came reading the there have articles as updates in the student His life sort of fell and has dug over After our well is said that the on their web- a minute, it on the site for twenty minutes conveniently about two blocks “I think Champlain is over but they had no money. We bulletin? been two news newspaper.” Walking to campus after a 2,000 freshwater dug, and we will cam and they from the Champlain campus and fantastic. I am a big supporter said it was okay and gave them Beaudry stat- articles on the Overall, has the Champlain apart after that. was pretty and tell me you do not walk Friday night, it is typical to come wells. The people make it to that best you can being in such proximity to the of the college and I find them free lemonade. Hours later, at ed that she has swine flu, both community felt satisfied or sullen see what’s on damn good away with a dismal opinionacross crushed beer cans, solo living in the villag- point, we will campus, Bradley has been able to be very forward thinking the end of the day, they came read the bulle- at the instiga- with Champlain’s communication yours. If you like what you see, actually. I wish I was making on the future of society. Get on cups, and cigarette butts littering es in which these have pictures of to observe Champlain and their and responsible. I’m proud to be back with bags of candy for my tin, but she has hope for in tion of the news- efforts, or lack thereof, regarding you can stick around, and if you this next part up, but I’m not. their quick if you’re curious, I the sidewalks. The evidence of a wells have been what our contri- progress over the years. associated with them.” kids. I just thought it was so nice wanted “more paper’s staff. the swine flu? don’t, you can click “Next,” and Kermit reached and grabbed a say they’ll be shut down withincollege town can be seen nearly installed no longer butions created “I have noticed Champlain’s Bradley mentioned he has and a great gesture.” awareness” of E m i l y “Comments from Champlain it will connect you to another bottle of hand cream from be- the year. everywhere, from delivery cars have to spend hours and the people a broadcast growth as a college,” he says, had a few negative run-ins with So whether you’re walking the condition of Cummings, College students, faculty, and random user. hind the camera and reached his Anyway, these are just two to discarded thirty racks. As upon hours walk- we have affect- “But they have done a great job students in the area, but between home, to a party, or down the the swine flu. “It managing edi- staff really demonstrate the fact There are no screen names, hand (flipper?) down to his neth- sites I found. If anyone knowswe immerse ourselves in the ing to and from ed. You will be alert is 25% handling it.” Burlington College, Champlain street to grab a bite to eat, bothered me that tor during the that people look for compelling in- no identification of any kind. er region and started jerking anything weirder, I’m always Champlain College experience, it dirty water holes. able to point at The majority of Champlain’s College, and the University of be aware of the respectable I didn’t know fall semester formation in various locations and Hold on, I’ll go on for a second off. Amazing. looking for new ways to soil can be easy to forget about our Children going to a picture of that effect on the Burlington locals. buildings, including the IDX Vermont, it is hard to distinguish ideals that Burlington locals, who was sick,” of the public and now the formats,” said Nancy Erickson, and let you know the first ten 9. Two really bored look- my soul. Send a letter of to The school don’t need well and say “I Yves Bradley has been a Center, the Miller Library, and which school the students are like Bradley, hold Champlain Beaudry said. editor-in-chief communication director at things I see: ing shirtless dudes with little Current, and lets see what we to destroy their did that.” “I didn’t know resident and active member the S.D Ireland Family Center, associated with. College students to. Showing our paying at The Current, Vermont Department of Health. 1. Someone pointed their sprouts of facial hair dotting can find on the information su- backs, and they if students were of the Burlington community were all built within the past However, he can recall appreciation for our Burlington said that there “It’s clear that the college camera at a bottle of gin then their faces. perhighway. Anyway, time for can even go to the http://www.thedailygreen. walking around have only been made a big effort to keep the com- since 1981. He is a University of fifteen years. With the expansion with ease one of his favorite community can be as easy as com/cm/thedailygreen/ apparently left the room. 10. Another cute girl, and a me to get myself into Alice in bathroom and wash infected…touch- attention. two swine flu munity fully informed, [although] Vermont Alumni and has lived of the Champlain campus, came experiences with Champlain picking up that solo cup or even images/8e/CharityWater- 2. Dude with little pieces of chick in the background just Chains mode. Maybe I’ll set up their hands. Doesn’t Bottle-TDG-Charity-lg.jpg ing doorknobs articles because it’s always a challenge to provide in numerous areas of B-town, an influx of students. students. buying a cup of lemonade from toilet paper stuck to his pubic walked by in her panties! They my SingSnap account tonight... [and] taking showers” around “We felt the school was bombard- enough information in a way that including the North End. Now he Despite the growth of the “This past summer, my kids the local kids. hair jerking off. other students who were not sick. ing everyone” with information. compels people to act: wash your nexted me. and his family call the corner of Champlain College community, had a lemonade stand and were I don’t know about confidentially, “We didn’t feel that it was news. hands, cover your cough, stay but it seemed like [Champlain] We thought that Champlain had away from others when you’re wasn’t willing to tell us how many it covered, so we weren’t worried sick, and get vaccinated, without students had [the swine flu].” and didn’t talk about it” during overwhelming people with de- Cummings and Purcell agreed. staff meetings, Cummings added. tails,” said Erickson. “Real stories Nicholas Karabelas, Das Owner of Das Bierhaus Cummings said that she would Cummings herself decided to from real people, backed up by have liked to have seen statis- write of her experience as an ear- useful facts, are usually the most By Sean Conrad open a business. beer garden was thought of shortly bathroom remodeling and sev- kitchen, apron and all, or convers- Burlington prides itself on being tics on the bulletin about whom, ly H1N1 sufferer for The Current compelling. People generally want Staff Writer Nick knew he wanted to open thereafter, something impossible eral other issues, construction ing with patrons and suggesting ‘local’ and unique, but as it stands if anyone on campus, had been for the November 2009 issue. to know, `How does this affect me, something in Burlington, but ex- to execute in Burlington without took nearly 6 months longer than menu items. He may be the boss, starting a business is extremely infected. “For all I knew, tons of “I wrote my article because The and the people I care about?’” she There once was a man from actly what was up a large construction originally planned. but that doesn’t stop him from difficult. Nick hopes to work with people had [the swine flu],” said Current hadn’t done anything,” continued. Nantucket… no wait, he’s from in the air. The light project. Das Bierhaus has still not had a being a generally nice guy. This the City to make it easier for Cummings. Cummings said. “It appears that the Boston. Nick is a well traveled bulb moment was After picking a lo- grand opening, that will take place is partly because Nick really is a small businesses to open. Purcell added that statistics “I did read [Cummings’] piece [Champlain] community knew man, he’s been around New when Nick’s father cation came the hard when the rooftop beer garden is in nice guy, but he also wants to re- If you ever find yourself and graphs “are more eye catch- and it was helpful,” said Beaudry. that the swine flu was a big issue, England, and for high school he suggested ‘some- part, paperwork. season, but it is still packed full ally give Das Bierhaus the feel down between Big Daddy’s and ing” than strictly words. Purcell She continued that it was informa- and had plenty of opportunity attended International School of thing German,’ and Nick’s background in when the doors are open. Friends of a German establishment. Had Manhattan’s and you’re in the would have preferred fewer para- tive at how upsetting Cummings’ to learn about it,” Erickson said. Basel in Switzerland. At the turn Nick “knew what I law gave him a head and family events, soft openings he opened in Germany, 20-some- mood for Currwurst and a Kolsh, graphs, more short bullets, and all condition was and by reading a “But generally [the community] of the millennium he returned to wanted to do before start, but opening a for Facebook fans, and word of things would be sitting next to Nick’s favorite food and draft com- of the information in one font and personal view, Beaudry felt more wanted to know more about, `How the U.S. to attend Bates College, he finished his sen- new business as wild- mouth have made Das Bierhaus a 70 year olds, clinking steins and bination, stop in to Das Bierhaus. style. informed about the swine flu. does this relate to me, here at the majoring in law but switching to tence.” The dead shell ly different as Das great place to escape the typical talking about the latest football The food is exceptionally great, In fact, the Flu Emergency But many people on campus college?’” history. Nick later transferred to of Smokejack’s was Bierhaus required dark, loud bar scene. Nick did this (soccer) game. the drinks are the best for a hun- Preparedness Communication have not read Cummings’ ar- Jennifer Lunney also contrib- UNH studying economics, and it the first place seri- numerous hurdles. to make sure it would work, start Nick’s not just a slick busi- dred miles in any direction, and Bulletin has published a con- ticle or the other swine flu -ar uted to this article. was around this time he lost a ously considered, but Construction start- slow so everyone can get a feel for nessman, he also likes to be ac- the ladies wear dirndls. And re- tinuous stream of information on ticle, which ran in the December close friend. The loss compelled the day after Nick ed right around what business would be like on a tive in the community. During member, if you see Nick, tell him these topics. 2009 issue. At least nine students Nick and a few of his friends to checked it out he was shown a when hunting season opened up busy night. the City Council meetings about The Dude sent you. seriously re-evaluate his life, a big hole in the ground where Das which caused a significant de- During a typical night Nick the massive Burlington Telecom prime factor in his deciding to Bierhaus now stands. A rooftop lay. Add that to some unexpected can be seen helping out in the debt, Nick made his voice heard.

From Stay-Home into account total student ab- expensive for students. For ex- Page 8 sences and does not distinguish ample, a trip to the ER requires Dwight Asset Management Honors Former CEO with Gift between those who blamed the a $50 co-pay with a Harvard wards 0%, but student absence flu and those who didn’t, there Pilgrim HMO plan from Massa- $21,000 goes to Champlain’s EMC Project to Address Violence Against Women remained in the 6-7% range. is no clear indication that a sig- chusetts. Many students would In week 13, student absences nificant number of students took rather take the hit on their grade and the United Nations Population spiked from 6% to around 8%, advantage of the policy shift. than pay for the ER. By Stephen Mease Fund to create an e-game designed an increase of about 40 absences News and Public Affairs Director Was the stay-away policy ef- “I don’t know what I’d do if to help reduce violence against wom- over the course of fective, then, I needed a doctor’s note,” said Champlain College’s Emergent en, fit perfectly with Laura’s desire the week, while The student or was it too le- senior Kelsey Hanrahan. “I Media Center is the recipient of to make a significant difference in faculty absences, nient? wouldn’t drive home [to New three gifts, totaling $21,000, given the community.” medical center would be In fact, it might Hampshire,] and I definitely in honor of former Dwight Asset The goal of the project, dubbed visits, and resi- have been difficult couldn’t afford the emergency Management CEO Breakaway, is to dence hall illness responsible to enforce a policy room. I’d probably just skip the Laura Dagan’s 22 “Supporting the engage and educate all declined. for making up that required stu- class.” years of service boys ages 10-13 “That was the dents to get a doc- In the end, the policy may to the company EMC and the through episodic, week leading any missed tor’s note, given have been a necessary trade-off and her recent project they are interactive game into Thanksgiv- that roughly 75% between the danger that stu- retirement. and social network- ing break,” Mill- work, and for of Champlain un- dents would skip classes and The financial currently working ing applications er pointed out, developing a dergrads are not the danger that pressuring stu- gifts from Dwight delivered globally which suggests originally from dents to attend class might have Asset Management, on...to create via web and mo- that some stu- time frame with Vermont. None spread the flu more rapidly. its parent company, an e-game bile technology. The dents may have their instructor of the six out of “It’s a fine line,” said Miller. Old Mutual Asset game uses skill- chosen to begin state students “On the one hand, you don’t M a n a g e m e n t designed to help building soccer their break a by which to interviewed for want students taking advantage and its client, gameplay with a reduce violence narrative designed week early, which this article had of the policy. On the other hand, Graybar Electric make it up. Company, were to encourage posi- under the stay- a primary care you don’t want to spread illness against women, presented to Ann tive attitudes and home policy they No doctor’s physician in the unnecessarily.” DeMarle, director fit perfectly with behaviors in com- could do without Burlington area. The CDC and the Vermont of Champlain bating violence penalty. note would These students Department of Health have since College’s Emergent Laura’s desire to against women The num- be required to would have to lowered their level of alert, so Media Center make a significant worldwide. Plans bers as a whole, prove that the have driven out Champlain College has discon- (EMC). call for Breakaway though, are not of state to get a tinued their data collecting and “Dwight Asset difference in the to make its debut conclusive. As student had doctor’s note, but other policy changes intended to wanted to thank community.” this summer at the this was the first given the nature deal with a possible H1N1 pan- and honor Laura FIFA World Cup semester Cham- been ill. of the flu, most demic, including the policy of not for more than two - David J. Thompson in South Africa in plain College had people would not needing a doctor’s note if a stu- decades of service to June. ever collected such data, mak- be up for such a drive. dent experiences flu-like symp- our company and the community with Dagan, who lives in South Hero ing it impossible to tell whether Another option would have toms. these gifts,” said David J. Thompson, with her husband, Barry, has been student absence was higher than been to take a trip to the emer- Jennifer Lunney contributed Dwight’s CEO and President. a member of the Champlain College PHOTO BY STEPHEN MEASE average due to the policy change, gency room at Fletcher Allen to to this article. “Supporting the EMC and the proj- David J. Thompson (left), CEO of Dwight Asset Management, with Champlain College EMC project director Lauren Nishikawa ‘09, Champlain College students Joel Pelletier and or whether this data is typical. get a doctor’s note. However, ect they are currently working on See Dwight Amanda Jones, retiring Dwight Asset Management CEO Laura Dagan, and Director of the Emergent Media Center Ann DeMarle. Three gifts, totaling $21,000, was given in honor of Dagan’s 22 years of service to the company and her recent retirement. Also, since the data only takes the emergency room is often too with the Population Media Center Page 15 Page 12 EVENTS The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 EVENTS Page 13

2nd Annual Slam For Sudan Sends Students Experience Campus Olympic Sport Champlain College into March Madness Students organize a slam dunk fund raising competition for Sudanese in VT Resource Hours By Elizabeth Crawford miles per hour. The starting point Staff Writer for the first-timers was halfway By Amanda Petry in donations for Global Reach professors Tom Myers and Scott The event will be held on Dining Hall down the slope to avoid one of Champlain College News Partnerships Inc. The organiza- Baker, the founders of Global March 25th at the Memorial Monday – Friday: Breakfast 7:15 am – 9:30 am, Forty Champlain students expe- the most dangerous turns of any tion empowers refugees with the Reach Partnerships, have re- Auditorium; on the corner of Continental 9:30 am – 11:30 am, Lunch 11:00 am – 1:00 rienced the most thrilling—and bobsled track in the world. The March 25, 2010 marks the sec- help of local mentors, who aspire ceived an enormous amount Main Street and South Union, pm, Light Fare 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm – 7:00 coldest—roller coaster ride of their ride lasted about a minute, just ond annual “Slam For Sudan”—a to shape them into leaders in of support from students and the doors open at 6 p.m. and the pm (except Friday: 4:30 pm – 6:30pm) lives on February sixth when they enough time to experience sharp slam dunk competition featur- the socio-economic development faculty at Champlain and from event starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday – Friday: Late Night 8:30pm – 11pm journeyed to Lake Placid, NY for turns and breakneck speeds. For ing Vermont’s top high school of their community in Vermont people in the community. Tickets can be purchased at Saturday and Sunday: Brunch 11:15 am – 2:00 pm, Light a chance to go bobsledding. The their bravery, each participant basketball athletes. The event and in Southern Sudan. This This year Alex Brandstetter the door- Student (at the door event, organized by Assistant was given a pin, bumper sticker, t- raises money for Global Reach year funds raised will go to ex- continues to market the event with student ID): $ 5, Adults: Fare 2:00pm – 4:30 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm – Director of Student Life Lina shirt, and photo, plus a coupon for Partnerships Inc, a non-profit panding the programs offered to with the help of a new team of $7, Court-side (sold online, only- 6:30 pm Balcom and Weekend Activities 20 percent off their next trip. The organization that supports the Sudanese population within students. Champlain student limited availability): $20 To pur- Coordinator Morgaine Jennings, normal cost of the Lake Placid Sudanese refugees living in Burlington. Michaela Quinlan, the manag- chase tickets online please visit Boardroom Café gave students the opportunity to Bobsled Experience is $75, but Vermont. What started as a Champlain student, Alex ing director for the “Slam For www.slamforsudan.org. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:45 am – 12:30pm fly down the icy Olympic bobsled Champlain students were able to small class project at Champlain Brandstetter created the event Sudan,” leads a team of twelve For more information about track with a professional driver attend for just $15. College in Burlington, Vermont with the help from many students who are working dili- becoming a mentor or getting Career Services Drop-in Hours and breakman. Attendees also had the op- has become an anticipated and Champlain College students, gently to find sponsors and involved in “Slam for Sudan” Mondays from 1:00 til 3:00 p.m. and on Thursdays from The once-in-a-lifetime day portunity to explore Lake Placid successful fundraising event. who strived to use their educa- spread the word. They predict visit www.globalreachpartner- 2:30 til 5:00 p.m. started with a three hour coach village. Some were passengers Last year the “Slam For tion to enrich the lives of oth- the event will be even more suc- ships.org. bus ride to Lake Placid during on a dogsled while others went Sudan,” raised over $14,000 ers. Two Champlain College cessful than last year. Stop by the Career Services Office, Durick Hall, 174 which the movie Cool Runnings, ice skating on the Olympic South Willard Street. the story of the Jamaican bobsled speed skating oval and watched team, was shown. Students also a hockey game. The village also Special Extended Drop-in Hours to Prepare for the participated in a Winter Olympics had shops and restaurants that Job Fair - Monday-Friday, March 22nd-26th, 2010, 9:00 – trivia contest for the chance to many students enjoyed as they 5:00 p.m. win one extra bobsled ride. ventured through the chilly main Stop by the Career Services table in the Atrium of the When it was time to hit the street. They may not have been track, participants donned hel- in Vancouver, but these forty stu- IDX Student Life Center. mets and held on tight as their dents got the chance to feel the sleds reached speeds of up to 60 rush of the Winter Olympics. Jazzman’s Café Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

G2G Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mardi Gras Magic (Hat), Mayhem, and Madness Career Services Drop-in 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Fireside Lounge (starting 9/14) By Anthony Carace that some kind of entertainment themselves in the past; from full Staff Writer needed to be provided in the body cat-suits to jesters and har- Library Burlington community during the lequins running around Church Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – Midnight February is in full swing, yet Mardi brutally cold month of February. Street, the parade is a veritable Gras has passed. Fat Tuesday has “People get bored in the dead of circus for all those who attend, Friday: 7:30 am – 10:00 pm come and gone, but on the East winter, they want something to whether they are masquerading Saturday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Coast, tiny Burlington looks to do…the parade is a perfect way or not. Sunday: 10:00 am – Midnight Magic Hat, Vermont’s flagship to get people out of their hous- Magic Hat has even extended its brewery, to make the Mardi Gras es,” said Gleason. A parade cel- reach beyond Burlington, holding Bookstore festivities greater than ever. But ebrating Vermont’s most famous a similar event in Syracuse, New Scenes from last year’s Slam for Sudan. This year’s event will take place on Thursday March 25, 2010 at 7pm at Memorial Auditorium. PHOTOS BY STEPHEN MEASE Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm while most other cities celebrat- beer, mixed with some Mardi York. Erin Kretzer, an Artifactory Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm ed the flashy holiday almost two Gras melee, is just the thing to employee, said “it’s the smallest weeks ago, Burlington and Magic leave behind the Snuggies and Mardi Gras parade in the world.” Fitness Center Hat have devoted an entire week- let the people brave the biting Small or not, the mere notion that end to revelry in the streets. February frost. Magic Hat is so highly recognized Monday – Friday: 6:30 am – 11:30 pm On Saturday, February 27th, The Artifactory itself, located in a distant city ensures that its Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 am – 11:30 pm the Magic Hat Parade will shut on Route 7, is fully decked with reputation is well supported and Mondays: Universal Flow Yoga 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, In- down such traffic-heavy roads as Mardi Gras décor, indicating that that fans are trotting all across tegrated Stength & Core 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Zumba 6:00 King Street, the time is draw- the country. However, the epicen- pm – 7:00 pm, Vinyasa Flow Yoga 8:15 pm – 9:15 pm South Winooski ing near for the ter of all winter Magic Hat activ- Tuesdays: Cardio Stength Intervals 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Avenue, and, of parade. Posters, ity remains grounded in the land Pilates Infused Abs 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Cardio Strength course, Church tee-shirts, bead- of its birth. Training 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Street, so that ed necklaces, Magic Hat has an entire sec- Wednesdays: Vinyasa Flow Yoga 12:30pm – 1:30 pm, In- more than thir- and masks stud tion of its website devoted to the ty floats can the place on a annual February bash. Directions, tegrated Stength & Core 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Kripalu Yoga roll through k a l e i d o s c o p i c weekend activities in and out of 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Burlington, level, with col- Burlington, accommodations, and Thursdays: Integrated Stength & Core 12:30 pm – 1:30 bringing beer, ors of every a history of Magic Hat’s down- pm, Pilates Infused Abs 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Kickboxing beads, and bliss shade beaming town throw-down are easily ac- 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm to the masses. throughout the cessible and highly interactive transportation to Burlington, ac- much,” said Gleason. The greater owner and co-founder of Magic Fridays: Vinyasa Flow Yoga 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Circuit “This’ll be our brewery. “We get on the website. “It’s just the most commodations, a year’s supply of populous of Burlington heads to Hat, said that they’ve been able to Training 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Pilates Infused Abs 4:30 pm Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, a con- Church Street to watch the parade bring about 25,000 people to the 15th year, and real excited for convenient way of letting people – 5:00 pm it’s going to be it,” said Gleason know what’s going on and what cert at Higher Ground, and spots roll through; add a band of inter- downtown area during the event, bigger than of the employ- they can do that weekend,” said on the Magic Hat float the day of national renown to the mix, and far more than the street is used to ever,” said Dani Gleason, man- ees’ opinions on the parade. “We Gleason. With people coming from the parade (there’s also a recovery one nightmare of an overcrowd- accommodating even on a beau- ager of the Magic Hat Artifactory dress up for it, and we go down far and wide to celebrate, posters brunch the next day for anyone ing problem is bound to cloud the tiful summer weekend. It would [the name Magic Hat has given to it [the parade] if we get the and letters are obsolete—the web- who has a little too much fun at dream that is the parade. “We de- make sense, it seems, to feature Resources in its brewery] in South Burlington. chance.” Parade-goers also get site is everyone’s primary source the parade). cided it might be better to team a popular band somewhere other “We’re getting down to the wire, dressed up for the event, donning for Mardi Gras mayhem. Festivities kick off Friday up with another Burlington orga- than on Church Street. but we’re all really pumped to get their craziest, most creative cos- They’ve also sparked a contest night, with the retro-funk band nization to facilitate the fun,” said Besides the parade, there are this thing going.” tumes to become an even greater which will allow four people to Deep Banana Blackout playing Kretzer. numerous activities for onlookers Burlington at Higher Ground. “We had [the Saturday, of course, is the pa- The idea of the parade origi- part of the celebration. Posters win a trip to Burlington the week- See Mardi Gras nated 15 years ago, when a for- in the Artifactory display some end of the parade to partake in band] moe. play on Church Street rade. In a video about the his- Burlington’s Planned Parenthood: mer marketing manager decided of the get-ups people have given the festivities. Winnings include one year, and that was just too tory of the parade, Alan Newman, Page 14 23 Mansfield Ave., Ste. 102 Burlington, VT 05401 p: 802.863.6326 f: 802.863.4951

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Individual Counseling Group Counseling Psychiatric & medication referrals Substance Abuse Treatment Referrals Academic & Physical Disability Accommodations From Bosses So, what exactly does the because of the collaboration of seems that they want a piece Alcohol & Drug Education Programming Page 11 Broke Team do? Broke In Monster and Grey Goose, with of the action. Kwasnieski and Burlington creates strategic Kwasnieski and Merinoff acting Merinoff say that the bars in A staff member from the Counseling Center is people (claim that they started programs that promote brands, as a prolific conduits. Burlington have been very re- available to handle emergencies that occur after 5:00 it or) that they work for Broke,” venues, and element of our lo- Indeed, Kwasnieski and ceptive to them, and they expect said Merinoff, “and that just cal culture in a single event. Mernioff are working to get peo- a similar response from neigh- pm and before 8:30 am Monday - Friday and 24/7 on gets me psyched. People are re- Through aligning a brand with ple to have a good time. On the boring towns. “They know we weekends. ally into what we’re doing and a local venue and a local music other end of the spectrum, they bring a crowd, and I think they Call 911 and/or your residential life staff or Campus people really feel like it’s theirs. event or otherwise, they create are also looking to the greater want to see what we can really Safety to page us: 865-6465 I want them to know that it is.” exposure and generate support good, looking at Burlington as do,” said Kwasnieski. “We’re With an average of 1,500 for all three aspects. a whole. “It’s important to give thinking big—how about Broke We will return your call as soon as possible, hits on the website every week Several major liquor com- back,” said Kwasnieski. “We’ve In Boulder? We want to expand, generally in less than one half hour. (a new site is being developed), panies have signed up to work been given a lot of support from but we want everyone to know it seems that the Broke Team, with Broke In Burlington, a lot of people, and we feel like this is where we got our start. Women Helping Battered Women: as they call themselves, has among them Southern Comfort we need to act on that as well.” Burlington’s home.” their hands full throughout and Grey Goose. The duo uses In October, the Broke Team Kwasnieski and Merinoff can the week. “This thing we’re do- their influence in the downtown hosted a raffle with the help of be found at True School Hip-Hop P.O Box 1535 ing…has changed every aspect scene to get companies’ to throw Magic Hat and local business- at Nectar’s every Wednesday, as Burlington, VT, 05402 of our lives.” As students, they promotions or events they’d like es including Maven, Fitid and well as at any other event the Office phone: (802) 658-3131 said they followed the normal to see in return for advertising Whim. The Halloween event Broke Team puts together. To 24-hour Emergency Hotline: (802) 658-1996 routine that most students do. and brand promotion. They’ve raised $1300 for the Chittenden find out more about Broke In They never would have dreamed organized events to help pro- Emergency Food Shelf just Burlington, visit their website of extending themselves into mote new products, such as in time for Thanksgiving, the at http://brokeinburlington. Women’s Rape Crisis Center, Burlington, VT: the business world. “We’re al- MONGOOSE, a combination launch of a season when food com, or become a fan of them ways running around, and it’s of Grey Goose and Monster shortages reach epidemic pro- on Facebook. PO Box 92 PHOTOS BY EMILY CUMMINGS led to some pretty long nights Energy Drink. “When we did portions at local food shelves. Burlington, VT 05402 and, in turn, some really early that one, there was line (down What plans do the bosses have LEAD Encourages Students to Try a Culturual Simulation mornings,” said Kwasnieski. the block) until about 1:45 next? Other towns in Vermont Office: 802-864-0555 A cultural simulation gives students a chance to simulate cultural differences and experience them in a safe environment that allows people to question each other and social norms. “But the end result is worth it. (AM),” said Merinoff. The drinks have heard of the Broke Team’s Hotline: 802-863-1236 Sponsored by the LEAD program, all students are encouraged to participate in a cultural simulation, either Star Power or Bafa Bafa, this semester. Seeing what comes of our work sold for $6.50, and the venue, success, communities such as is awesome.” Club Metronome, made out well St. Albans and Milton, and it Page 14 The Champlain Current | March 2010 The Champlain Current | March 2010 Page 15

be as the band has yet to record long and the interplay between From Insight Nature ever thought to create. their career and gained them as hard as they played onstage From Dwight From Funk From Zeppelin anything; a real shame. these five fellows always seemed Page 5 As I drift away from Jessie and eternal notoriety)? and in the studio. Page 11 Page 2 Page 2 It’s hardly unfortunate to say to point towards something big- Lynda, looking at the cacophony These and other such stories Most surprising, however, is Board of Trustees since 2006 now-ancient blues standard that’s that they’re guilty of another ger. You’re able to latch onto their bottoms that way?” I ask, while of canopies, nets, hammocks, for serious rock journalism. rankle and ruffle the pages of that Wall emphasizes how bad-and will continue to serve in been covered up to high heaven. classic jam band staple: they’re wavelength and connect with the trying not to seem too inter- driftwood beach chairs, and peo- I disagree for the simple fact Giants. At the forefront of all the ly the band was first received.that role. “I am inspired by the To do something new with this way better when they’re just jam- sounds they were projecting out. ested, lest the ladies think I had ple from every walk of life, I see that Wall makes each member debauchery, financial debacles, Critics at Rolling Stone andChamplain College students, tune these days is no easy feat, but ming. On their shorter numbers, Their ability to build up the ten- more than a passing “fashion a mosaic of mankind. And this seem larger than life from their and self-destructive tendencies New Musical Express, a Britishthe activities at the EMC and between Erskine’s driving organ which sounded dangerously close sion and then release it at just the interest” in the topic and image. mosaic, like all mosaics, is made origins; even when Page, Plant, of the band and their cohorts is music publication, malignedhow the Breakaway project is rhythm, Tuck- to Moe. rip- perfect moment is uncanny, espe- “Yeah Jess great color on you,” I up of individualized units, that Bonham, and Jones were doing the music, the element which the band from the beginning,already changing lives around er’s hearty vo- offs at times, cially at this early point in their innocently added. when put together form a unified session work endears Led lambasting their first three al-the world,” said Dagan. “The cals, plus his Not once did I found myself existence. I also feel it necessary “Oh sure,” Jessie replies. whole. And like a mosaic, I think “Everybody does it. We all have and playing Zeppelin to bums before IV was released,results of these gifts will be and Pederson’s just wanting to again mention that is was all about how Jessie’s Separates are different top and bottom sizes for nothing listeners until they began realizing howfar reaching and represent a searing solos, them finish up seriously, seriously funkadelic. symbolic of all these individual- He [Mick they get stuck you know.” in fun-chum thirty years popular the band was becoming perfect conclusion to the won- it was enough and start jam- In yet another jam band pi- istic Robinson Crusoe like and “Well of course,” I mut- separate temporary homesteads bands, they after their around the world, possibly fear-derful career I have enjoyed to beguile even ming again. geonhole, their lyrical content in the jamming tered, but the thought of buy- representing different “tops and were all de- Wall] has a demise. Each ing the musical monster thatat Dwight.” the most jaded Thankfully, delves into all sorts of quirk. They ing Separates is brand new bottoms,” yet when combined album is had been unleashed upon the Under her leadership, blues enthusi- while they are ended their first set of the night termined to to my brain. I think of how they create an entity more beau- Dwight Asset was active in ast (something K-hole: that better at just with a song about lunch ladies, reach the much deeper treated as an ears of young listeners. Even ironic it is that after travel- tiful than the sum of their parts. reaching out to the communi- I occasionally playing, they taco ladies, and pizza ladies. But peak of their individual their fellow musicians, such as ing the Caribbean for over 35 It occurs to me how tightly each ties in which Dwight’s employ- fancy myself to region where never suc- hey, guilty of typecasts they may capabilities masterpiece, Page’s Yardbirds mate Jeff Beck, years and priding myself on campsite is placed physically and more ees work and live by supporting be). From there cumbed to the be, it’s fine. They just formed, and talents. a singular accused them of stealing much my keen observational pow- and communally to one another, various charitable organiza- they delved ego and lack third qualm of and their set was great because Despite jewel in the of their material from other art- ers and understanding for cul- yet each maintains its own pri- tions, educational institutions into a batch of jam-heavies: it oozed with the vibe of five guys that one intimate treasure ists, though none could deny the tural detail, that I could be so vate territorial zone. These are and the arts. Over the years, original tunes they knew who play just because they love to questionable trove that is effect the Zeppelin infection was of direction non-informed regarding such people who feel as one, they feel the firm has targeted children (though it’s do it. Plus, this is Burlington were use of cre- the Zeppelin having on chart standings, radio when to end to a cornerstone of Caribbean a sense of unity in spite of their connection and families, aging and well- highly likely the song. Not talking about here, the honest-to- ative license, pantheon. play, and concert attendance. combine and beach culture. expressions of individualism. ness and historical and land a few other once did they God birthplace of jam-rock. Hon- Wall digs up While each Aside from what distinguished At about that moment the The unspoken rule of toleration preservation, for its contribu- covers were get stuck in estly, can ya blame’em? When it’s a veritable with his work, record is critics might have had to say, force the three of us realize that our fourth leads to inclusion not incursion. tions and volunteer time. thrown in that the jamming five white guys getting this funky mountain of written about the Led mythos remains one of water mate, Jessie’s hunky boat The Brewer’s Bay Champlain’s Emergent I just didn’t K-hole: that (and for free, no less), I sure can’t. with great the greatest tales in the annals driving fisherman boyfriend, Campground works because the dirt on the inserting, Media Center, located in the notice) that sounds to drift region where four heavi- care and of rock history. Aaron, is not bobbing with us “separates” calling this home, Champlain Mill in Winooski, drifted be- ego and lack in the calm waters of Brewer’s Gravell tops in Eastern Freestyle Meet est mates precision, If you have any interest in mutually respect, tolerate and to some works directly with industry, tween heavy off into oblivion. of direction Bay. Aaron is learn from one from across Wall speaks Zeppelin whatsoever; if you’re Champlain first-year student Jeremy Gravell Gravell posted a winning time 23.23 - the fastest on public institutions and non- funk work combine and the epitome of I think of how ironic it another’s indi- the Pond. at great- looking to learn a little more netted a gold-medal finish in the invitational the course - but his turn technique won him high extent, his profits, to provide a laboratory/ outs, quirky short numbers, and force the sounds to drift off into many young is that after traveling viduality. What mogul skiing competition at the Eastern Freestyle points by performing two backflips called a back lay For instance, est length about this most stupendousstudio environment for discov- stretched out psychedelic jams. oblivion. They improvise, but they girls’ dream- the Caribbean for a concept! Unity Championships Sat., Feb. 27 at Stratton Mountain. (in photo) and a back-X to complete his run. if you know of II and IV band; if you want to get a ering concepts, processes and At this point I still don’t have any always saw the light at the end of boat; a muscular and strength of In beating competitors from all over the east coast, even a little own take on because II sense of the magic, mysticism,applications in electronic and clue what these songs titles could the tunnel. No solo stretched too tanned body, a over 35 years and purpose from bit about Led really put and magnificence the mightyvideo games and emergent me- courteous, gen- priding myself on my diversity. Now Zeppelin, Zeppelin on Led Zeppelin produced, pick dia. At the heart of the EMC’s the band’s tle, agreeable keen observational that is a com- you’ve prob- the map as When Giants Walked the Earth.educational value are two key way of being, munity in which tourists and visitors to take ad- The entire event may be in the From Mardi Gras ably heard the new force Indeed, Wall has written a bookobjectives, DeMarle explained, and a perpetual powers and I am looking to vantage of. With people traveling name of celebration, but there is of ‘the shark history. in rock ‘n’ roll; which is at once to-the-point “To enable Champlain students smile from ear spend my days. Page 12 across states to watch the parade, a greater purpose behind it. That understanding for incident.’ Not and IV estab- and extravagantly wayward; he to become thoughtful leaders in to ear. Raised in A world mod- to participate in. The company business is sure to be booming on is for the benefit of the Women’s cultural detail, that only was a shark involved in lished them as the kings of the has drawn up a map highlight-areas of technology, media and Florida, he is a el of this beau- has developed its own unique the 27th of February. Rape Crisis Center (WRCC). recording world. As Wall says, ing the most sensational pointslearning; and to help define the young man of the I could be so non- tiful symbol at game called the Magnificent While this is a parade cel- Magic Hat has its own line of this pretty vicious sexual stunt, future of immersive mediums sea, in perfect Brewer’s Bay Crapparatus, which Gleason ebrating Magic Hat, splashed Mardi Gras bead necklaces and but a red snapper also made an “…it was their fourth resolute- of the band’s career while giving informed regarding and technologies.” harmony with would bring described as a game similar to with Mardi Gras glory, it is a masks to help raise funds for appearance, John Bonham in- ly untitled album that enabled readers an intensely deep gaze such a cornerstone The EMC brings together the sea. As we the “separates” Plinko. There family friend- WRCC, and the necklaces are troducing it to a groupie’s ‘snap- Zeppelin to finally transcend into their darkest secrets. You Champlain students and facul- three putter in of Caribbean of the world will also be an ly event. “We sold at various locations through- per.’ Think that’s bad? Peter their status as…a living, fire- may or may not like Wall’s style, ty in collaboration with indus- the shallows of to a vastly dif- exhibit from In a video about the have the Little out the city. “All the profits of Grant, Zeppelin’s manager, who breathing legend.” Interestingly, but it’s Zeppelin’s story that beach culture. try professionals to also work stunning warm, ferent place as artist Jim history of the parade, Jambalays the beads and masks we sell go makes frequent appearances “Stairway to Heaven,” Led’s matters most, the clue that leads on projects such as the Cystic crystal clear waters on the north tops and bottoms would com- Pollock, who area, which is to WRCC,” said Kretzer. “This is in the book, once walked in on signature track from that al- to the stairway many may reach Alan Newman, owner Fibrosis breath biofeedback shore of Tortola, Aaron is criss- bine into something, “totally designed The specifically de- all in good fun, but it’s great to Bonzo (Bonham’s nickname) bum and their eternal anthem, but few ever dare to climb. More game for the UVM College crossing the mile wide bay like it mahrvelous darhling.” Mardi Gras and co-founder signed for kids be able to give back to the com- having sex with a groupie, then was never released as a single, than forty years after those four is a backyard pool. Aaron is about Parade poster to have fun in,” munity.” The Mardi Gras Parade of Medicine, the Visualize of Magic Hat, said poured a can of baked beans though it is undoubtedly played lads came together, they are still endurance swimming, Lynda is Professor Stracke teaches var- and new Vinyl said Gleason. is the WRCC’s biggest fundraiser Burlington 3D mapping proj- all over them before showering over the radio more than any perched high atop it. about friendships and chatting ious sociological and social sci- lager label, and that they’ve been “No one wants of the year, and there has been no ect with the City of Burlington them with Champagne. Or what other Zeppelin song, and it is up people, Jessie is about getting ence course in the EHS Division. there will be to see a little shortage of support from both the and a virtual archeology mu- able to bring about about the time Jimmy Page met the tune by which the group, as many rays of sun as possible He has taught at Champlain several smaller kid get tram- volunteers at the Center and from seum in conjunction with the up with David Bowie because of to most people, at least, is best on her brown body, and I am since 1973 and has travelled bands play- 25,000 people to pled while ev- Magic Hat itself. A link from the State of Vermont Agency of a mutual fascination in the oc- remembered. Regardless of the about metaphors. and written about the Caribbean ing on Church eryone’s dash- Magic Hat website directs view- Commerce and Division of the downtown area cult, and Bowie was so scared popularity of songs and album Brewers Bay is a special since 1974. Professor Stracke Street before ing around ers to the WRCC’s webpage, tell- Historic Preservation. of Page’s ‘aura’ that he insisted releases, each piece of music the place, a super laid back camp- and his wife, Dr. Lynda Reid cre- the parade during the event. trying to grab ing people what they can do to Zep put together garnered them ground comprised of a patch- ated the Stracke/Reid Cultural gets underway. beads…” help support the Center, and ev- his house be exorcised (Page work of innovative tents and Immersion Scholarship in 2006 And what costume-themed pa- Partying is obviously a focus of ery Mardi Gras poster has an icon had a deep and lasting intrigue with phenomenal fame, fortune, canvas coverings intertwined to assist Champlain students to rade would be complete without a the event, but safety and fun for indicating that they are all for with magick that influenced and fraternizing fortitude, as in a mini-jungle right on one of study abroad. costume contest? There will be a all come into the minds of the fa- the promotion of the WRCC. Last the band’s material throughout they were able to party offstage www.facebook.com the most beautiful beaches Mom King and Queen Costume Contest cilitators at Magic Hat. year, the parade and Magic Hat’s in front of City Hall at 1:30, be- In addition to the safety of association with WRCC were able fore the parade begins. The couple little ones, Magic Hat has also to raise almost $27,000 for the with the nuttiest, most interest- offered transportation from center. Profits are only expected ing, and eye-catching costumes the Artifactory to the parade. to increase this year. will be awarded the distinction Customers are able to purchase The Mardi Gras Parade is a of King and Queen, immortaliz- Magic Hat merchandise and perfect way to get people onto ing their names in the annals of sample their beers on tap at the the streets, energized for life Magic Hat history. Artifactory. “We take pride in shar- to return to the bleak winter- The Mardi Gras Parade not ing our product with people, but we bound Burlington once more. only promotes the name and im- want it to be done in a safe man- Costumes, jewelry, and the most age of Magic Hat. It is also a ner,” said Kretzer. Transportation crazies this side of a psych-ward stupendous way to increase the from the Artifactory has the added will flood Church Street, all in commerce of the downtown area. benefit of alleviating most traffic the name of Fat Tuesday. Be sure “People are already downtown, so issues people would encounter on not to miss it. For more informa- they might as well visit the bars the day of the parade. “They [cus- tion about the parade, go to the while they’re there,” commented tomers] can go downtown without Magic Hat website, at http://www. Kretzer. Shops lining Church having to worry about parking, magichat.net/, or visit the folks at Street, the various restaurants, which makes everything more the Artifactory. and the bars are all targets for convenient,” added Kretzer.

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