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Vol. CXXTheVI, No. 17 LawrenLawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 tianwww.Lawrentian.com String of thefts leaves campus on alert Caitlin Williamson weekend, petty cash and personal kind to attempt to break the door concerned about the thieves getting Steve Armstrong, the ITS help desk Staff Writer items were taken from an office in [at Student Academic Services] and into student records, but we don’t was broken into after the door to Student Academic Services on the none of the windows were broken, have any reason to think that these the workplace was forced open. A In the past couple of weeks, first floor of Briggs Hall. A large so it remains a mystery as to how the people are trying to get information student laptop being worked on was multiple academic and administra- metal cabinet in the office was pried perpetrators entered the room,” said on students.” taken, as were two laptops in the tive buildings on campus were tar- open, but nothing went missing. Acting Dean of Student Academic According to Director of process of being recycled. The stu- geted by robbers. A classroom in “There is no evidence of any Services Geoffrey Gajewski. “We are Information Technology Services dent’s laptop was found the next day Science Hall, the Student Academic in Main Hall, however. According to Services offices in Briggs Hall, a Armstrong, the ITS break-in occurred workspace and office in the Wriston the Saturday of reading period dur- Art Center, the box office in the ing open hours. Security found evi- Music and Drama Center and offices Men’s basketball qualifies dence of a break-in around 11 p.m. in Information Technology Services “I’ve been here 12 years and I’ve all were burglarized. never seen any theft where they’ve Many of the thefts focused on for the DIII NCAA tourney forced open the door,” Armstrong computer equipment. A laptop from said. “Now we’re double-checking Science Hall, several laptops from classrooms to make sure equipment ITS and a desktop computer from is securely locked.” the Wriston Art Center were stolen. Lawrence has not had thefts like Additionally, the entire safe from the these in a number of years. Truesdell box office in the Music and Drama said there have never been so many Center went missing. The most incidences in different buildings. recent theft was reported Tuesday, “It’s pretty coincidental if the March 3 at 12:30 p.m., when a stu- thefts on campus [are not linked],” dent worker noticed that the desk- Truesdell said. top computer in a workspace was Whether or not these crimes are a missing from Wriston. series of isolated incidents, students The Appleton Police Department should be aware of their surround- is currently investigating the crimes. ings and alert security of anything They fingerprinted at the sites when that looks suspicious, said Truesdell. possible, but have not yet deter- She advises students and faculty to mined any suspects. Coincidentally, keep their rooms and offices locked, Lawrence was notified before the and to protect valuables, specifically first break-in that a computer-relat- computer equipment. ed theft had occurred at Marian “Members of this campus have a University in Fond du Lac, Wisc., said responsibility to keep our eyes and Vice President for Student Affairs and ears open,” Truesdell said. “Be very Dean of Students Nancy Truesdell. attentive to your room and office There is no evidence the robberies at and workspace. If you find that the two schools are linked. Photo courtesy of Joe Vandenacker something is missing, don’t touch One laptop in a classroom in The Men's Basketball team will make its second straight NCAA tournament appearance and fifth in the anything, but call security so they Science Hall was stolen from a cabi- past six years after winning the Midwest Conference tournament title last Saturday. can alert the Appleton police.” net, which was forced open. Last LUCC turns 40 and still parties like a freshman Carolyn Schultz more transparent, more public and other students taking advantage of professor emeritus of history. The Staff Writer more involved in the daily lives of larger discounts. motion was enacted a year later Lawrence students. Since its inception in 1968, LUCC when Harold Jordan ‘72 became the Lawrence University Community Student bands that played on has been the university’s governing first African American vice president Council, founded in 1968, recently Friday night included Fatbook and body, making decisions on every- of LUCC. celebrated its 40th birthday with a Love Constellation and the Stars. thing from a Student Bill of Rights Serving beer in the Viking Room huge bash last Friday. The party was Additionally, the LU Swing Dancers to party regulations in dorms. It’s would not have been possible with- kicked off with a performance by the and Melee performed. A dance party thanks to LUCC legislation passed out the November 1968 proposal and Sambistas and included a raffle, free broke out in the coffeehouse later, in 1968 that on Sunday mornings legislation passed by LUCC which drinks, and a bounty of party favors featuring the DJs David Frempong, students don’t have to wear their allowed such activities. In addition, from horns to birthday hats. Jake Hartmann, Robert Rashid and Sunday best. when the drinking age was 18, LUCC “It was the crowning glory of Maureen Darras. Monumental in LUCC history is voted to allow dorm beer parties and Photo by Susanna Valleau Discounts at the Viking Room — the 1969 decision to represent the legalized drinking in common areas Andrew LaCombe, Danielle Simandl and our publicity initiative,” said for- Anais Mendes enjoy the festivities. mer LUCC President James Duncan- $1 off all drinks and other specials African American population of LU as long as students were not selling Welke. During his term as President, — had juniors and seniors flocking in the leadership of LUCC, originally alcohol. Duncan-Welke worked to make LUCC to the bar. The grill was packed with motioned by William Chaney, now In 1970, the students on LUCC See LUCC on page 2

Harvey was with family in Phoenix when he a 14-year-old boy was pretending to be an WASHINGTON — Ingmar Guandique, 27, the In Other News... died, though the cause of death has not yet officer. The boy impersonated a police officer Salvadoran immigrant suspected in the killing been released. for five hours, drove a patrol car and pulled a of Washington intern Chandra Levy, has alleg- CHICAGO — Paul Harvey, a public radio per- —www.chicagotribune.com suspect’s arm behind his back so the officers edly told two others he killed her in 2001. sonality who was on the air for more than 57 could handcuff him. Guandique is currently serving two 10-year years, passed away Saturday at the age of 90. CHICAGO — Seven police officers in Chicago —www.newyorktimes.com sentences for other attacks in 2001. An ABC Radio Networks spokesman said that will be disciplined after failing to notice that —www.cnn.com

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2 NEWS Friday, March 6, 2009 Panel discussion raises awareness about eating disorders Cuong D. Nguyen The panel members described body weight fluctuated wildly with only affecting females who want to activities. Staff Writer their struggles with various types that diet. control their weight, but the truth Fortunately, there have been pos- of eating disorders. They provided After Lawrence, she used alcohol is, they can affect anyone with no itive changes at Lawrence. According Lawrence University students, details on how their illnesses start- as a means to stay skinny. When she regard to gender or age. to one participant, there were more faculty and staff joined together ed, the process of recovering and finally realized that she needed help, The participants also mentioned than fifty people in the last discus- Wednesday, Feb. 25 for a discussion how the eating disorders changed she received the necessary treat- the factors at Lawrence that may sion occurring two years ago com- of an increasingly common health their lives. ment, although it took her a long cause eating disorders. One of the pared to about a dozen this time, issue: eating disorders. The event, One of the memorable personal time to recover. After recovery, her factors is the concept of the “fresh- possibly indicating that fewer people part of the Wellness Committee's stories came from a staff member life changed forever in a positive man fifteen,” which causes some are facing problems with eating dis- Love Your Body Week, featured two who is also a Lawrence alumna. She way, and she no longer worries about students to alter their diets. The orders. One valuable lesson from the students, one faculty member and described her illness, which started her daily diet. prominent reason, however, is the panel was that starting to seek help one staff member who shared their in middle school when she tried to As the panel members discussed, culture at Lawrence, in which stu- is difficult. However, after getting personal experiences and the experi- keep a lean body. While she was eating disorders are underrepresent- dents suffer stress due to overload- help, “life is awesome,” said one ences of friends with eating disor- attending college, she lived off the ed health problems. Eating disor- ing on courses, having multiple jobs speaker. ders. sugar from Downer’s cookies. Her ders have often been stereotyped as and participating in extracurricular Science Hall hosts lab day for children Lawrence University Mock Michael Schreiber insect herbivory. “The kids measured and the members of Biology Club, Copy Chief the force an insect would need to who led children through the activi- Trial members recognized puncture a leaf using an instrument ties. Science Hall reached out to the called a penetrometer,” Doyle-Morin Biology Club member Brent community by hosting Science Lab said. “We also talked about differ- Nathan said his task was to “orga- at Regional Tournament Day Saturday, Feb. 28. The event ences between aquatic and terrestrial nize the Biology Club effort. Biology allowed children ages 10 to 13 to herbivores.” Club demonstrated and supervised Lawrence University Mock Trial star-crazed janitor “Jan Patel” for come to Lawrence and experience The geology experiment, intro- the experiments as well as chaper- science while working with Lawrence recently competed at a regional the defense and received 19 out duced by Lane, involved pollen stud- oned the kids from room to room.” tournament in Milwaukee, and of 20 ranks, placing her among students and faculty. ies from lake core samples. Like Doyle-Morin and Jenike, Children who participated in the Following the activities, the chil- Nathan pointed to Duckert as the two of the members of the group the top four witnesses in the entire event were greeted with a set of dren reconvened for a brief ques- main force behind Science Lab Day. received Outstanding Witness tournament. Mock trial is optimistic introductory lectures by Lawrence tion-and-answer session with the “Cindy does a ton for the event. awards. Karl Hailperin ‘10 who about its chances for success next faculty members. The lectures set Lawrence faculty. She reserves rooms, arranges for portrayed crime scene investigator year. Virtually all of its members the stage for the more hands-on por- Both Doyle-Morin and Jenike said professors to speak and researches “Mickey McQuiggan” for the plain- are freshmen and sophomores tion spent in the lab. that the question-and-answer ses- experiments as well as perfects the tiff, was given 17 out of 20 ranks, whose first tournament was met Lawrence geology fellow sion was the best part of Science Lab procedures,” Nathan said. placing him among the top 12 with great success. Chad Lane, Associate Professor Day. In fact, Doyle-Morin said her According to Doyle-Morin and of Anthropology Mark Jenike and in a tournament with almost 100 only regret was that there was not Jenike, around 50 children attended witnesses. Caitlin Fish ‘11 played Visiting Assistant Professor of more time for questions, because the event, with more females partici- Biology Rebecca Doyle-Morin each “the students took time to warm pating than in past years. gave one of the introductory lec- up” and some of their questions did “The enthusiasm the students tures. could not be addressed. showed, the curiosity, the willing- Students then rotated through Jenike highlighted the “problem- ness to propose hypotheses — we Administration turns to students the Science Lab Day stations, spend- solving on the fly” and “great stu- get them to think experimentally and ing some time doing activities in dent response” that came out during scientifically in the four hours they for ways to “$ave Green” geology, anthropology and biology. the question period. were here,” Jenike said. Jenike said the anthropology Doyle-Morin relished “that the Jenike summed up the Science activity allowed students to explore As the nation continues to site, students are encouraged to kids seemed really excited.” She Lab Day event, describing it as “the experience economic turmoil, the submit their own ideas about how “the relationship between heart rate also enjoyed the opportunity for opportunity for students to have administration at Lawrence made to save money at Lawrence. As the and physical activity.” During this the children to learn about “careers hands-on experience with the sci- activity, the participating children in science from real scientists, the entific method in a college setting, budget-saving decisions that affect Web site states, “[I]t only makes learned about different ways of mea- scientists’ backgrounds and what demystifying the scientific enter- students. In an effort to involve sense that we’d turn to you — the suring energy expenditure. The chil- inspires them.” prise. It’s important that children see students in these decisions, they people who are closest to our fine dren graphed their heart rates after Doyle-Morin and Jenike agreed science isn’t unapproachable, done recently launched the Save Green institution — for ideas about how performing timed stair-stepping. that Science Lab Day was a great only by smart, lab-coated people Web site that is linked on the to reduce the university’s operat- The biology activity that involved success. They attributed the suc- somewhere.” Lawrence homepage. On the Web ing expenses.” Doyle-Morin had students examine cess largely to the efforts of Cindy the thickness of leaves in relation to Duckert, who coordinated the event,

where anyone will be able to voice LUCC opinions and discuss important continued from page 1 issues. “My main goal [for the next year] rights — faculty serving on the is for LUCC to truly become what it is committee originally had two votes meant to be — the voice of the entire for every one student vote. The rela- student body, and not of [only] a tionship between the students and few students,” said recently inau- the board of trustees was different gurated LUCC President Kaleesha then as well. The board came to Rajamantri. LUCC in 1970 with calendar changes that had to be passed by the govern- ing body before they were imple- mented. LUCC was not involved in the recent schedule changes that will begin in the fall of 2009. More recently, in the 2005-2006 school year, LUCC helped develop co-ed housing and gender neutral rooms in Hiett. Also of importance, in November 2005 LUCC passed a resolution ensuring visibility of the investment of Lawrence’s endow- ment fund and worked to limit con- flicts of interests on the board of trustees. This year, Duncan-Welke began to fix the problems he saw with LUCC. “No one knew what LUCC was,” said Duncan-Welke. “It was a mysterious entity that functioned somewhere, somehow,” he said. Now, LUCC is better publicized. The new administration is mak- ing an effort to continue Duncan- Welke’s efforts towards transpar- ency. One new development will be Photos by Susanna Valleau open forums before trustee meetings The Lawrentian

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4 FEATURES Friday, March 6, 2009 After the Bubble bursts: Phenomenal lift three quarters of my body weight Julia in plywood instead of researching in the Mudd, the craziness is simi- lar. STRESS — you can handle it. 2. Also, Lawrence is a cesspool for Women Robinson on disease. This is great, because in this economy you cannot afford to take time off. Take my word for it, and V-day performs “The taking a risk get sick now and build up those anti- bodies. 3. Wisconsin. I know you’ve probably questioned your decision Vagina Monologues” to go to college in such a snowy and Julia Robinson cold locale. Well, rest assured, the Lauren Mimms “The Vagina Monologues,” Smith Class of 2008 people in the rest of the world are Staff Writer performed “The Angry Vagina,” not as hearty as those of the upper cracking up the audience with her Life after Lawrence for me has Midwest. I stun my coworkers daily If your vagina could talk, what screaming hysteria, which, she said, been busy, educational, hard and, by not wearing a parka in 30-degree would it say? Eve Ensler’s “The “Drew attention to the fact that well, needless to say, expensive. I weather. 4. Life isn’t perfect. Neither Vagina Monologues” is a drama when women are angry, people do had the great pleasure to graduate are you. Ever switched majors? Ever about different women profiling, not usually pay attention. It empha- without knowing of our impending asked for an extension? Ever eaten at well, their vaginas. However, there sized why women would be angry economic doom and took a low- Downer? My life isn’t perfect. I hurt is much more to the story. The LU in society.” paying theater internship offering my back and couldn’t do my job for presentation of this show, which is Sasha Johnston was also a free housing and lots of experience awhile and had to rethink my entire performed worldwide, took place crowd-pleaser, portraying a domi- — but not a lot else. So, after a sum- career choice. By the way, there are Feb. 26 and 28 at 6 p.m. in the natrix whose passion was to make mer of temporary jobs and a tacky no academic advisors for your life. Wriston auditorium at $5 a ticket. other women happy. Her impres- “The orgasm piece apartment I found myself in the While part of me will forever All proceeds benefited the Sexual sions of various women’s unique ghetto of New Haven, Conn. be in places such as the third-floor Assault Crisis Center of the Fox orgasm screams drove the audience is less about the Working as a theater carpenter fish bowl of the Seeley G. Mudd Cities. The show was directed by wild with laughter. However, as has taught me a lot, and also never Library or at the counter at Bazil’s, junior MarVanna Avery-Cash and Avery-Cash suggested, “The orgasm sex and more made me miss the VR more. Whether I’m glad to be out of the Bubble, starred 14 women in conjunction piece is less about the sex and more I’m laying bricks, cutting steel or struggling and working. I don’t envy with V-Day, a national organization about women getting past the shell about women get- building trap doors at work or sim- this year’s graduating class. Mine that supports an end to violence of their pain and getting to what ply trying to fit in as I walk past the had the privilege to dream we had against women. they really want.” ting past the shell projects on my way home, I often time to get the “real job,” and there The production is a series of Although humor was present miss the idea of the bubble. was no hurry. I’m not sure I would monologues told by individual throughout the production, there of their pain and The crazy thing about college is be able to choose the same path women about their experiences and were more sobering monologues that you learn things, even when you I did after graduation, as I turned self-discovery. The monologues showing the victimization of getting to what they think you are not. That “Lawrence down grad school and a salaried job have been performed since 1996 women. Freshman Arriel Williams’ really want.” Difference” manifests itself in pure with benefits. I’m glad I do not have and are based on a collection of monologue, “My Vagina Was My endurance. I wish I could tell you that to rethink that decision because it interviews Ensler conducted with Village,” told the story of a woman Lawrence doesn’t prepare you for would have been the wrong one. over 200 women. There are more who was violently and repeatedly the real world, but in fact the “real Lawrentians, if possible, take a risk. monologues by Ensler than those raped. Williams connected the view- — MarVanna Avery-Cash world” is one giant tri-term: 1. I often It’s worth it, and you can handle it. performed, and the director of each ers to the suffering women across work overtime six days a week more I’ll see you out there. show can choose one extra to add. the world face every day. than eight hours a day, and while I Each year, groups across the nation “Crooked Braid,” performed perform the monologues, and each as a duet by Francesca Romero- year there is a specific theme. This Siekman and Jessica Newsome, was increased risk of becoming cancer- year drew attention to women’s another one-of-a-kind feature in In real science ous. mistreatment in the Congo. In this Avery-Cash’s rendition. MarVanna Researchers from Stanford and production, 11 specific stories were Avery-Cash chose “Crooked Braid” NYU’s Langone Medical Center have told, interspersed with interesting because, she said, “It spoke to me Could we be our developed a method of supporting and powerful facts about women. the most. I chose to make an inter- the three-dimensional growth of The performances of three esting change and have two girls own organ donors? stem cells in a tissue matrix. Tissues freshmen actresses — Sam Smith, perform it.” This piece highlighted containing skin, blood vessels and Sasha Johnston and Arriel Williams domestic abuse in Native American Nicholas Albertini fat, called free flaps, were excised — were highlights of the show. Sam culture. Staff Writer from the groin areas of rats. Stem Smith began the monologues with The rest of the diverse cast cells were inserted into these tissues included freshmen Natasha Pugh and then implanted back into the a reading of a paper written for This week researchers reported and Joanna Ransdell, sophomores rats. The stem cells in the implanted her freshman studies course titled two groundbreaking findings that Emily Galvin, Gena Parsons, Isake tissues continued to grow and were “My Vagina and Its Waiting Room.” could greatly advance the use of Smith and Hannah Sweet, and not rejected. This unique piece gave insight into stem cells in the treatment of a mul- juniors Holly Tuyls and Kaleesha In future studies, these research- the true meaning behind the work: titude of human diseases. Rajamantri. ers plan to induce the stem cells to the quest for individualism and Researchers at the Samuel As always, the production was differentiate into specialized organ embracing oneself completely. Lunenfeld Research Institute and the a powerful statement about femi- cells. They predict that a re-implant- Smith said, “This paper was a University of Edinburgh reported in nism, awareness and identity. ed free flap tissue containing these way to share my identity with oth- a letter to Nature that they success- If you would like to get involved organ and stem cells will grow into ers. By doing so, it shows that it’s fully reprogrammed adult human with V-Day’s LU chapter, contact a fully functional organ within the not just about the vagina, but about cells to a pluripotent state without President Emily Stanish or Stacy organism without being rejected. how people use sex and gender infection, by using an engineered Klemme. The production of stem cells from to identify with it.” Later during virus. Embryonic stem cells are natu- adult cells has two major advantag- rally pluripotent, capable of trans- es. First, these reprogrammed cells forming into any type of adult cell. are free from the ethical controversy Previously, the only method of surrounding embryonic stem cells. reverting adult cells into a state of They can be derived from adult skin pluripotency was through genetical- cells and do not require the creation ly programmed viruses, which insert or destruction of embryos. four specific genes, called Yamanaka Second, reprogrammed stem factors, into the adult cell’s genome. cells can be derived from the patient Any virus that can perform this they will be used to treat. Unlike function will inevitably cause other embryonic stem cells, these repro- changes to the reprogrammed cell’s grammed stem cells contain the DNA, resulting in a greater risk of patient’s DNA and recognition pro- that cell becoming cancerous. Thus, teins, greatly lowering their risk of such virally reprogrammed cells can- an immunological rejection response not be used in medical treatments. to the implanted cells. This discovery These researchers instead insert- has almost limitless implications. ed a chain of DNA containing these The combination of these two Yamanaka factors and a gene called discoveries will soon allow for the piggyBAC into the adult cells. The creation of organs for patients who piggyBAC gene allows the chain to require transplants from their own jump into the cells’ DNA. After the skin cells. Such organs would be cells are reprogrammed, the enzyme the patient’s own, genetically and transposase is used to extract the immunologically, and thus virtually chain from their genomes, leaving guaranteed not to be rejected. Photos by Lindsay Hayward a genetically unaltered pluripotent The cast of 14, pictured above, was comprised of freshmen, sophomores and junios, directed under junior MarVanna Avery-Cash. stem cell, which does not pose an The Lawrentian

Friday, March 6, 2009 FEATURES 5 Film Production Club hosts festival Secret lives of our profs:

“I was impressed with Nick Keelan how well the club adver- tised for this festival and Associate Professor of Music with the fact that people showed up at all this Melody Moberg Staff Writer late in the term. I’d like to see this kind of atten- Associate Professor of Music Nick Keelan is known to his jazz and dance hold up.” trombone students as an expressive musician and passionate educator — Micah Paisner with a distinctive sense of humor. In Photo by Katie Langenfeld addition to his very full Conservatory Brian Acker, Tom Coben and Alex Kohnstamm made an 18-minute film inspired by Tarantino. practice and teaching schedule, he devotes his limited free time to a Maggie Waz of the signature “moves” of much- ing of spring term’s 48-hour Film Staff Writer wide variety of hobbies, including admired directors. Conrad’s animat- Festival submissions. downhill skiing, motorcycle riding ed piece was particularly striking Sophomore Micah Paisner, a and flying a private plane. The LU Film Production Club is a because of its unconventional narra- member of the LU Film Production fairly new organization on campus, Keelan has been at Lawrence for tive and odd visual style. Club and filmmaker, was very 24 years. Currently, he teaches trom- but it has already attracted a dedi- Photo courtesy of Lawrence University The others were live-action piec- pleased with the turnout. “I was bone lessons, directs the Lawrence cated base of members and piqued es that borrowed heavily from a impressed with how well the club Jazz Workshop, and performs in Keelan enjoys “the ebb and flow the interest of students and faculty canon of directors particularly famil- advertised for this festival and with both the Faculty Brass Quintet and of teaching,” and because the music interested in cinema. This interest iar to this generation of students. the fact that people showed up at all the Faculty Jazz Group. He also he works with on a daily basis fluctu- could be seen in the droves of people Anunson’s piece, loosely based on this late in the term. I’d like to see performs in local symphonies, leads ates, his musical preferences do too. that attended the Director’s Cut Film Michel Gondry’s “Eternal Sunshine this kind of attendance hold up.” clinics throughout the Midwest and Keelan has many interests out- Festival in the Wriston auditorium of the Spotless Mind,” constructed a While Paisner did not submit a film teaches private lessons outside of side of the Conservatory as well. He Wednesday, Feb. 25, an event hosted world that seemed to exist only in the to this festival, he did host a screen- LU. His oldest student is 87. flew an airplane for several years by juniors Stephen Anunson and minds of the characters. Coben and ing of his 50-minute film “Standstill” However, his primary focus is as a private pilot. He is a motorcy- Katie Langenfeld, the forces behind Kohnstamm based their film on the earlier in the term. and always has been teaching. Keelan clist, and he builds model railroads. the LU Film Production Club. twisted style of Quentin Tarantino. Paisner added that the turnout is careful not to overextend himself Keelan explained that his practice The goal of this festival was to Preston’s film told the story of three for the Director’s Cut Film Festival if it means neglecting his students. regimen keeps him “busy until 11 or offer young directors a chance to sisters with preoccupations similar might be due to its format, in which And yet, Keelan’s career at 12 at night, so hobbies have to come explore the style of a director they to the siblings in Wes Anderson’s several people were involved in the Lawrence has been nothing if not after that.” admired. Borrowing from a director “The Royal Tenenbaums.” As a slight production of each film. Paisner busy. He chaired instrumental music Keelan and his wife do not have could mean anything from using departure from these films, Stahl hopes that there will be more fre- education for 20 years, taught eupho- any children, but they do have four similar locations, shot compositions produced a relatively short two-part quent screenings of individual stu- nium for 15 years and taught tuba dogs. “Teaching is like having a or music to writing similar scripts piece that effectively communicated dent work in an attempt to reinforce for 10. Additionally, he conducted bunch of kids anyway,” he said. and editing the film in a certain the unnerving style of David Lynch. Film Production Club’s presence Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Keelan leads an alternate life as way. The only rough spot in the eve- on campus. Making film viewing a Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band. “Yeah, an outdoor enthusiast in Colorado. The students who participated ning was the projection of junior weekly or bi-weekly event would I also washed windows,” Keelan He and his wife purchased a second in this festival were clearly avid fans Nicholas Miller’s piece. Unfortunately, also allow Lawrence’s filmmakers a joked. home there 15 years ago, which of the directors they chose. Films by a problem with the DVD prevented chance to showcase their work more Keelan was born and raised in they visit every four to six weeks Anunson, freshmen Tom Coben and his film from playing, which was than once a term, dealing with sub- Texas. He received his degrees from and during summer, spring and win- Alex Kohnstamm, Chris Conrad, the immensely frustrating. Hopefully jects that may not be encompassed the University of Northern Colorado ter breaks. They like to dirt bike RHD of Kohler, junior Molly Preston Miller’s homage to Frank Miller can in the film festivals’ themes. and Henderson State University in and hike mountains — “Not climb!” and senior Nick Stahl captured many be shown before the official screen- Arkansas, a state liberal arts college Keelan exclaimed, “I’m really into Keelan describes as comparable to that walking thing.” LU. Primarily, though, they ski. Across the Pond: London reflection After these experiences, Keelan Keelan is an avid downhill skier. taught at a high school in a suburb His wife, who recently retired from Chelsea Wantland at work, I received an e-mail from Before I knew it I was on the train to of Denver for four years and a Texas her position as choral director of for The Lawrentian Soulfege frontman Derrick, or DNA. Cambridge. high school for three. He was also a Appleton East High School, is living He informed me that he was in I have never been so awestruck professional musician in Dallas. out of their Colorado home until London and would be giving a lec- and speechless in my life. The peo- Keelan’s favorite music is what- April as a ski instructor. Keelan When I first considered studying ever he “happens to be teaching or abroad in London, the first things ture at Parliament and, although it ple there that I met there were truly describes himself as a “commuter was a closed event, he would get doing their part to change the world. listening to at the moment,” wheth- husband.” that came to mind were Big Ben, er classical, jazz or world music. Westminster Abbey, tea, pubs and me in if I would like to go. It took I met women who were making films In addition to wilderness adven- me about five minutes to convince and television shows about issues Currently this includes Bruckner’s ture, Keelan likes movies that “make Hugh Grant. Okay, maybe my expec- “Symphony No. 4” and Hindemith’s tations went slightly beyond that, myself to get off work early to go they felt needed to be address. I [him] laugh.” His current favorite is down to Parliament. I had no clue talked to people who were working “Symphony in B-flat,” which will be “Major League,” a “stupid baseball but nothing could prepare me for performed in the upcoming concert the experiences I have had. I’ve seen what DNA would be lecturing about with the prime minister on conflict movie” set in Milwaukee. and I didn’t care — I was going to see resolutions. I was truly out of my cycles of the Lawrence Symphony Keelan is certainly a man of more historical locations, buildings Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and works of art than I can even someone speak in Parliament. element. many talents both in and out of The speech Derrick gave was an All my high ideals of what I respectively. his work with the Conservatory, fathom counting, and I’ve also had “This music is very fun to coach,” the opportunity to meet a vast array eloquent, moving and powerful call thought I would be able to do and whether recounting a story in his for us to take charge of our own lives say when it was my turn to change Keelan said. “Unlike piano or violin deadpan Texas drawl, directing Jazz of people from all walks of life. repertoire, there isn’t a lot of trom- I knew that London was an and change the world. This young the world were thrown out the win- Workshop, teaching trombone, per- man captured the attention and dow. That night I learned so much. I bone solo rep, so much of my favor- forming or skiing. incredibly diverse city comparable ite music is not trombone-specific.” to New York City. For some reason imaginations of a room of people realized that to change the system though, it never occurred to me that twice his age. After the lecture old you really have to work within it. I would actually be interacting with men, MPs and journalists were ask- Hearing these people describe what all these people — that some of ing for his advice. It was remarkable. they had accomplished and how they From our these Londoners would become my I had an opportunity to speak with a did it was an irreplaceable experi- friends and some of these diverse few MPs, or members of Parliament, ence. people would be my coworkers at my who were quite impressed with the At the end of the night, after kitchen to yours internship. Living and working with message Derrick was sending. Derrick performed a few songs, we all these different people has been One of the MPs had just returned got to talking. All I could think about Chris McGeorge Friendly VR bartender an eye-opening and inspiring experi- from Gaza and was now planning was the fact we had met in Appleton, ence. However, the most inspiring what he was going to do to change Wisc. and now we were in Cambridge experience that I have had thus far that bit of the world. I went home trying to change the world. So many Scooby Snack only happened this past week and with an intense feeling of relief. what-ifs have run through my mind I was relieved that I wasn’t the since then. What if Soulfege had I decided this week I’d offer up a stemmed from an unlikely character drink recipe. The color of this shot I met at Lawrence last term. only one trying to change the world, never come to Lawrence? What relieved that there was someone if I wasn’t Facebook friends with ends up being a foggy green, remi- During fall term, SOUP hosted niscent of the green color of the a poorly-attended event featuring a more eloquent than I who was able Derrick? What if I hadn’t decided to inspire and become a catalyst, to come to London? I came here Mystery Machine. I assume this is phenomenal band called Soulfege. why it gets its name. Photo courtesy of Chris McGeorge This eclectic mix of funk, soul, reg- and relieved that I had gone and had with slight expectations of maybe gae and hip-hop used their talents the opportunity to witness people interesting things but the reality is embracing change. that I have had more adventures 1/3 oz creme de banana to tell a story and send a message. 1/3 oz Malibu coconut Mix all of the ingredients over ice. After the event I had the opportunity The next day I received a text and excitement here than I would from Derrick while I was a work. have thought possible. This has truly 1/3 oz Midori You can optionally top the shot to meet and chat with the band. Small splash of pineapple juice with a dollop of whipped cream. Fast-forward to last week. While He was going to Cambridge that been a term full of once-in-a-lifetime night and invited me to come along. experiences The Lawrentian

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course meal before I gave her back. I can’t even think of five courses off Obama ignores health care solution Just the top of my head, and I attended Patrick Miner despite being insured by private cor- systems sport shorter lines than Cotillion for three years where we Staff Writer porations. This, of course, does not those of the U.S., and under the pro- had to eat tons of courses all the account for the 60 million Americans posed single-payer plan, Americans Give Up. time, so I’d say if you really want to go on a date, you might as well just During the election season, who don’t even have health insur- would have free choice of doctor and take yourself on one. Obama ran on the idea of health care ance. Some 20,000 Americans die hospital — something we do not cur- with Fancy dates, however, are the “reform.” He said he wanted to make each year because they don’t have rently have. We are restricted by the Lawrence Love clearest way to indicate commitment health care more available and more health insurance. rules and regions designated by our Erin Campbell Watson and demonstrate respect for your affordable for all Americans. What The United States National Health insurance companies — that is, if we potential date. When I was little, I he never said he’d do is remove for- Insurance Act, H.R. 676., which would can get insurance. We spend twice as used to Irish dance, and before I profit corporations from the indus- guarantee that every American, much money per capita than other Not-So-Great could move on to the upper level, try. During the final debate, when regardless of income, race, gender nations on health care, yet according when you have to go to Ireland and McCain claimed Obama’s object to or employment status, has access to to the World Health Organization, get a custom-made dress, my mom be a single-payer system, Obama quality, affordable health care, was 36 countries have better health care Expectations told me to make sure I really wanted replied simply, “It is not.” first introduced to the House by Rep. than us. In contrast, the U.S. spends to keep Irish dancing for a long, long Now, as Obama mulls over John Conyers Jr. of Michigan in 2003, as much as all other nations com- I have been hanging out with time. That is the advice I have for his empty Secretary of Health and and has been introduced in every bined on its military. this girl for a couple months, and you, my friend. Make sure you want Human Services position, Americans session since. Another common argument is I think she’s really great. How can to keep Irish dancing for a really are struggling more than ever to Last week, Conyers attended a something along the lines of “every- I show her that I like her, and that long time. Cooking a meal for her or pay their medical bills and insur- Congressional Black Caucus meeting one comes to America for surgery I’m looking for more than a casual paying for a romantic evening is a ance payments. A month ago, Tom at the White House. He spoke with and special treatment. We have the relationship? I accidentally hooked pretty clear sign that you’re looking Daschle withdrew his name from President Obama and asked him for best health care.” This is a some- up with her after the Co-op party last for a commitment that is going to consideration for the job after it an invitation to the March 5 health what valid point. Many people do weekend, because she was dressed as outlast the weekend, or at least the was revealed he neglected to pay care summit at the White House come to the U.S. for experimental a circus animal, and her costume was hangover. over $126,000 in personal taxes. — Obama declined. and difficult treatments; we have so creative that I just couldn’t con- But, because there is no gesture Some controversy also surrounded David Himmelstein, associate many research institutions and expe- tain myself. I want to do something like the grand gesture, if this is truly his relationship with several insur- professor of medicine at Harvard rienced doctors. But this doesn’t romantic to show her that I really the girl for you, I suggest you start ance companies that paid him for University and cofounder of mean we have the best health care. enjoy spending time with her, so I small. Hell, during a recession like his “advice.” Physicians for a National Health It means that if you have a lot of was thinking of planning a date to a this, buying a girl a drink could get Monday, Obama announced cur- Program, said “[Obama]’s caving in money, you can buy really great fine Appleton restaurant or perhaps you to at least first base, as long as rent governor of Kansas Kathleen to corporate health care interests health care. If you are one of the cooking a meal for her in the Plantz you don’t blow it by making your Sebelius as his choice for Health and completely shutting out advo- tens of millions of Americans strug- kitchen ... intentions too clear, so make sure Secretary and Nancy-Ann DeParle cates of single payer reform. The gling to put food on your children’s —Clearly a freshman you plan a couple casual hangouts as “Health Reform Czar,” filling a majority of Americans favor single plates, you will not get satisfactory before your grand gesture. That way, position that will lead the newly cre- payer, and it’s the most popular health care, if any at all. Congress is At this school, “doing something you’ll be able to judge exactly how ated White House Office of Health reform option among doctors and not working to help you, and neither romantic” pretty much means let- much time you two are going to be Reform. DeParle has worked for health economists, but no single is President Obama. ting her borrow your coat when she able to spend together, and exactly major for-profit health care corpo- payer supporter has been invited to We will never have a successful walks home in the morning. I did how much you’re willing to invest rations including DaVita, Cerner, participate in the administration’s health care system in this coun- once hear of a guy who cooked a in that time, because as a wise man Boston Scientific, Triad Hospitals health care summit.” try while private corporations still five-course meal for his beloved, but once said, why buy the cow when and Medco Health Solutions. She also Most arguments against single- make money on the poor health of I think that was just an urban leg- you can get the milk for free? Or at worked as an “investment advisor” payer claim that we’ll have long lines people. We must pressure Congress end, because I’ve never met this guy, least for $1.50 during Viking Hour, for JP Morgan. and no choices if we move to such a and Obama to put the people before and I meet a lot of people, especially but that kind of chivalry will have to Meanwhile, over half of bank- system. Yet there has never been evi- insurance executives’ wallets. by accident. And if I ever did meet wait until you’re older. ruptcies are filed by citizens who dence to support these claims. The that guy, I’d kidnap his girlfriend are unable to pay their medical bills oft-insulted Canadian and French and force him to make me a five-

Letter to the Editor Dear Lawrentians, So many late nights As an African American, non- But mostly I am concerned that case. fall into that category will no longer heterosexual female student from at the end of this year there will We may think we do not have to have someone who is fighting to and all I got was a large urban community, I am be no one in the upper levels of address diversity on this campus, have their voice heard in the upper this quarter. concerned about a recent decision the administration who looks like but that has not been, and still levels of the administration. made by the president’s cabinet to me. How can I say to students who is not, a reality. The elimination I understand that in the cur- eliminate the position of assistant visit from New York, Chicago, Los of this position says to me that rent economic climate we need to — DW dean of students for multicultural Angeles and other urban diverse Lawrence University does not feel tighten our belt, but if we start cut- affairs. This decision comes after areas that Lawrence will do every- that we need a person to handle ting corners, we may see disastrous this same cabinet has declared that thing possible to make them feel Diversity Affairs. Are there no hate effects in admission and retention it is making an effort to increase comfortable in a cultural climate so crimes that happen here? of diverse students and hiring and the diversity of the student body different from the ones that they Are there no incidents that need retention of diverse faculty and and the faculty. I am concerned are used to when there is no rep- to be directly mediated by someone staff. I ask the president, her cabi- because the loss of this position resentative who is advocating for who is trained in this area? Do we net and the board of trustees to means that there will be no one per- them in Diversity Affairs? not have an entire council dedicat- seriously reconsider the need for son in the administration to take From where I am standing, ed to linking the diversity groups the position of assistant dean of 10th week: any problems or questions concern- Lawrence is taking two steps on campus to the faculty, staff and students for multicultural affairs ing diversity on this campus, and in backward, right after they have student body that needs to have a for the sake of both the present this city, to. I am concerned because taken a step forward by partnering faculty advisor? and future members of Lawrence this means that we have lost a link with organizations like Admission Lawrence is still a small mostly University. Be gentle. between the student body and the Possible and Posse. I feel as if I am Caucasian Judeo-Christian hetero- faculty and staff to form a support being told, “See? Look! We have normative institution. This can be Respectfully, system for the diverse population made some improvement! We can seen in the student body, the staff Isake K. Smith ‘11 that already exists on this campus. stop trying now.” That is not the and the faculty. Persons who do not

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Staff Editorial The Compostmodernist Random bits and pieces around campus The Lawrence administration has set an admirable precedent in open communication with stu- Dieter Hunyerager paper or an art major writing an dents: administrators not only value student input on the university’s decisions but also solicit and Columnist essay using the word “very” in every facilitate this input, a priority ensured by the control given to student-run organizations throughout other sentence. It wouldn’t have been campus, from LUCC and Honor Council to WLFM and The Lawrentian. Recently, someone posted a com- as distracting were it not for the fact The administration’s emphasis on student participation has been particularly evident in the ment on one of my articles online that inevitably, the student would construction and planning of the Warch Campus Center, in which students have been implored to asking me, “Do you really do noth- feel compelled to read what they offer input on everything from textiles to meal plans. Recently, during the university’s consideration ing but gripe?” Considering that the wrote out loud to their friend sitting of possible dining management companies, the university has made a point of inviting students to basis of my column is trying to next to them. Drunken Freshmen Urinating on open information sessions. Regardless of whether individuals take advantage of their opportunities, point out as many problems or head- Things — True fact: For each of Lawrentians are fortunate to have a remarkable amount of input into university decisions. scratching trends on campus as pos- sible, I would reply, “Yes, indeed the last two years, someone has However, following the administration’s seemingly abrupt decision to change the university all I do in my column is gripe.” drunkenly urinated on the door or in calendar, this tide is shifting. This decision, undeniably influenced by recent financial concerns, If one wanted to read something the room of another student on the was jarring not only because of its suddenness but, more importantly, the un-Lawrence-like lack of positive, one could simply peruse fourth floor of Sage. I can’t possibly campus input. This quiet change is certainly not the first of its nature; the unexpected removal of our movie or LU theater reviews understand the mindset of someone, staff positions in Brokaw caught the attention of campus last year. or other relentlessly unquestioning no matter how drunk, who feels Recently, rumors about the future of campus buildings and areas, including the potential — how- articles that make up 95 percent of that urinating anywhere other than ever temporary — dissolution of the dean of multicultural affairs position and the closing of the this newspaper. Nonetheless, there a toilet or the Lawrence seal in front of Main Hall is acceptable, but I am Viking Room next year, have begun to spark concern. Though obviously serving very different pur- are times when I simply don’t have convinced it is a uniquely freshman poses, both of these decisions would greatly affect campus. enough of an argument to fill a 300-600 word article in spite of my phenomenon. The Office of Multicultural Affairs has recently made significant strides in gaining visibility and barely-contained rage or moderate Masturbatory Jazz Musicians becoming the resource for students it was meant to be. The office’s response to the homophobic annoyance at whatever minor foible I Complaining About Masturbatory harassment during first term showed the relevance and importance of having such an establishment encounter. Therefore, I have decided Jazz Musicians — As an avid eaves- on campus. The reduction of the Office of Multicultural Affairs would not only stunt this progress to list a few of the less substantial dropper, I have listened in on a but also raise questions as to where the university’s priorities lie. annoyances on campus in order to dozen or so conversations between In the case of the VR, alumni and students have gone out of their way to express their wish for form one cohesive article: jazz musicians discussing how other the VR to remain open. When revealing plans for the new Warch Center, the administration assured Computer Lab Talkers — Last jazz musicians are overly masturba- tory in their art. In the course of the community that the VR would stay put. This rumor is troubling not only because the shuttering year, I lived in Sage Hall, easily the the same conversation, it is quite of the VR would end a cherished campus tradition, but also because the administration would be best residence hall on campus other than Hiett. Not once during the time likely that I’ll hear at least one of the going back on its word. I lived there did I encounter the conversers discuss how everything As students, we recognize that we are not aware of the breadth of the financial strain on the unique creepiness of RLAs trying to one learns in the conservatory about university and that the administration needs to re-evaluate and make changes in light of these chal- artificially induce residence hall com- music theory is a load of crap, and lenges. munity spirit, and that alone puts that music should be more about However, as the administration is not privy to students’ day-to-day concerns, it is vital that it miles above my freshman year feeling than compositional rules. administrators continue to take into consideration students’ perspectives. It is our responsibility to Colman experience. Unfortunately, Moreso than freshman philosophy make the most of the control that we have, a luxury not afforded to students at many other universi- Sage also usually contains the high- majors arguing about free will, such jazz musicians exhibit an incredible ties. est percentage of athletes of any lack of self-awareness of the fact that In both the situations of the VR and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, it is important for students dormitory. As such, the Sage Hall computer lab is a bastion of pro- they embody a cliché. to capitalize on the administration’s precedence of receptiveness to student concern and ensure that found stupidity. For every all-nighter Habitat for Humanity — People our voices continue to be heard. Administration and students alike need to reach out to one another, I pulled in that lab, there was either should build their own damn houses. creating a dialogue where agreements — or at least mutual understanding — are reached. some freshman whining that Kafka is I’m just kidding. They’re cool. too obscure for a two to three page Who’s running the Republican Party? “Rush Limbaugh equates himself with the Republican Party.” — Ryan Day Ryan Day down the country from the inside, GOP chairman Michael Steele toward Staff Writer one would get the idea that the Limbaugh’s statement. He called Republican Party wants to see the Limbaugh “incendiary” and “ugly” has come straight from the top. know quite how to deal with it yet. The Republican Party has de United States succeed through and claimed that he himself was “the If that isn’t enough to conflate They can publicly cut the ties that facto ownership over the rhetori- any issue, problem or disaster. de facto leader of the Republican the Republican Party and Rush Limbaugh has with the party, but this cal idea of patriotism. In both the Apparently, this is not the case given Party,” not Limbaugh. This would Limbaugh, it doesn’t matter anyway, is problematic because Limbaugh is a 2004 and the 2008 presidential cam- the comments of right-wing radio suggest that the Republican Party as because the social implications of leader that far-right leaning citizens paigns, the GOP ran on the platform personality Rush Limbaugh. a political entity wished to distance Limbaugh’s ties to the Republican rally around. He will always be able of protecting the country from evil While Limbaugh has always been itself from the extremist positions of Party are even more profound. to stir up that demographic, and the aggressors. The obvious implication a master polemicist, his newest com- the radio host. Rush Limbaugh equates himself Republican Party can use this power- there was that the Democratic Party ments push the envelope of this per- Steele, however, couldn’t make with the Republican Party. More peo- ful tool. wasn’t up to the task, and perhaps sona and threaten the image of the up his mind. He came back the next ple know the name and the views On the other hand, they can keep the darker implication was that the very party with which he affiliates. day and said, “My intent was not to of Rush Limbaugh than the name the ties with Limbaugh. If they do Democratic Party had other, more Limbaugh said, “I want everything go after Rush — I have enormous and views of Michael Steele. People this, however, they must suffer the destructive plans for the U.S. he’s doing to fail ... I want the stimu- respect for Rush Limbaugh ... There equate Rush Limbaugh with the consequences of his polemic. This Conservative political author lus package to fail ... I do not want was no attempt on my part to dimin- Republican Party, and in the end it is the stance that they took when Anne Coulter would certainly have this to succeed.” ish his voice or his leadership.” This doesn’t matter what the Republican Michael Steele recanted his public you think so, with book titles like The question of how much is the chairman of the Republican Party wants to say; people will still outcry against Limbaugh. This deci- “Treason: Liberal Treachery from the power Rush Limbaugh has over the Party speaking, and he is legitimiz- believe that Limbaugh is a voice for sion makes the Republican Party the Cold War to the War on Terrorism.” Republican Party, or how representa- ing Rush Limbaugh’s role of leader- the GOP. party that is rooting for the destruc- With such a fear that the tive he is of that party, can and should ship. The final word, then, is that the This leaves the GOP in a tough tion of the United States, at least Democratic Party is going to bring be raised. A place to start this analy- Republican Party is embracing Rush position, and if Michael Steele’s com- socially. sis would be the comments of the Limbaugh and his comments. This ments are any indicator, they don’t

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8 Arts & Entertainment Friday, March 6, 2009 “Pillowman” examines morals with dark comedy

Olivia Hendricks Yet, for those who do attend, life. Katurian’s own haunting child- to have a light opinion about their Welch has made an effort to “build Staff Writer Welch emphasized that there are hood experiences are slowly revealed hardship.” It is through this lens a strong case for Katurian” so that important aspects of the play that as the police question him following that the cast strives to highlight the the moral issues of the play are His blood-red, grinning lips depend on its macabre nature. these local child murders. comedic aspects of the play. highlighted. In the end, Welch said make him look something like a In fact, according to Welch, “The To bring Katurian’s fictional sto- Welch encouraged viewers to “try if he did his job, a somewhat happy clown, but his white, circular head Pillowman” is really “about truth ries to life, Welch opted to use pup- their damndest to not get bogged ending might not be out of the ques- and coal-black eyes give the impres- and morality in a sense — rightful pets to act some of the parts. This down with the horror of what’s going tion. sion he has walked straight out of a guilt and wrongful accusations ... it’s should add to the element of dark on,” but rather to “laugh when they After all, there must be a reason nightmare. If you have paid attention really a morality play.” comedy that might otherwise be lost make a joke and feel okay about the pillowman, however nightmar- while walking along College Avenue The protagonist, Katurian K. on viewers. Having studied abroad doing it.” The play is, after all, a dark ish he may seem, has a smile on his or through the Lawrence campus, Katurian, is a fiction writer whose last fall in Ireland, Welch noted, comedy. face. chances are you have seen his face stories regarding child murders seem “The Irish have this interesting sense Even for those who do not grasp smiling at you from the posters to have worked their way into real about comedy. Culturally, they seem or appreciate the twisted humor, announcing Lawrence University’s presentation of “The Pillowman.” March 5-7, a cast of 15 Lawrence students will perform this Irish dark comedy written by Martin McDonagh in the Cloak Theatre. Tickets are free for Lawrence students, $5 for other students and $10 for adults. Each night the performance will take place at 8 p.m., with an additional matinee at 3 p.m. March 7. The play is the collaborative senior project of Lawrence seniors Alex Bunke, Cait Davis, Allie-Marie McGuire and Peter Welch. However, “The Pillowman” is not for everyone. Welch, the director of the play, said that “Pillowman” is “going to alienate people. I’m not inviting my grandparents. ... This is the stuff that nightmares are made of.” Since swearing, violence and dark content are prevalent through- out the play, children and the faint Photos by Alex Kohnstamm of heart are advised not to attend. "The Pillowman" will be presented in Cloak Theatre March 5-7 as a collaborative senior project between four different Lawrence seniors. Artist Spotlight: Elaine at the movies: that deserve only half a laugh. Nick Stahl Furthermore, the eventual pay- "Hamlet 2" off does not even receive enough A self-proclaimed “jack- emphasis. The stage production of Elaine Blum “Hamlet 2” promises to be pleasantly of-all-trades” when it comes Staff Writer to art, senior Nick Stahl is, ridiculous. Upon opening night, we surprisingly, a very recent see the curtain opening and hear the Now that we are over the Oscar convert to the studio art music cued. Then the film promptly by Anna Hainze hump, there appears to be a lull in major. In the true Lawrence cuts to a shot outside the theater theatrical releases. I took this oppor- fashion, majoring in biology with a concentration in with protestors and other mutinous tunity to peruse the new release sec- neuroscience and a minor in psychology is simply not onlookers. So much has built up to tion at Blockbuster. And how could I enough for this week’s featured artist. “I realized that this play, yet we do not get to wit- not stop to look at the intriguing title if I also wasn’t doing art next to my science, I wasn’t ness its long-coming introduction. of “Hamlet 2”? happy,” he said. “I have two sides of myself that I need Yes, reaction shots are good for Failed actor and drama teach- to continuously nurture.” enhancing the comedy of the situa- er Dana Marschz, played by Steve Naturally, all of these academic and artistic pursuits tion. But I wanted to see the actual Coogan, decides to save his school’s create a constant juggling of schedules — labs versus comedic, train-wreck production! Photo by James McDaniel theater department by writing, studio class — for Stahl. But somehow, he seems to Whether or not it is worth the directing and starring in this epic manage it all, and with impressive results. Stahl is cur- wait, the musical number “Rock Me rent focus is on sculpture — look for his work around sequel. How, you might ask, does rently working on a number of projects, ranging from Sexy Jesus” is a marvel that must campus this spring — Stahl also professes his love for one write a sequel about a cast of an honors project in art, to the design for this year’s be seen without much introduction. pretty much everything else. “I enjoy working with wood characters who almost all die in the International Cabaret, to digital media slides for the This scene is the reason one watches and water; those are my primary elements. I also like first play? Obviously you introduce upcoming LUJE concert, to the experimental films he is “Hamlet 2.” All of the tedious build- incorporating fabrics into my sculptural pieces as well. a time machine in which Hamlet can creating for his digital processes class this term. I saw up is for this moment, the all-too- ... Other mediums I enjoy include watercolor, ceramics, go back and save all of his relations, one of them at last week’s Director’s Cut Film Festival brief climax. If you know your high wood carving and new media like digital photography as well as meet Jesus in the process. — it was awesome. In other words, he’s keeping busy. school musicals, you will be able to and experimental film.” Easy solution — the play basically More often than not, an art major will choose one spot marked similarities. You will As for the possibility of art factoring into his future, writes itself. area in which to specialize, but not all that shockingly, also enjoy an entertaining lesson Stahl said, “If my future plans didn’t [include art] I’d be The DVD case boasts that the Nick Stahl defies convention once again and declares about why Jesus rocks. doing myself a disservice.” movie is “Dementedly Hilarious.” that he simply cannot pick a favorite. Though his cur- True, this movie is not the Translation: This movie is purpose- “Comedy Heaven” that the case fully politically incorrect and dis- jacket advertises. And what does it tasteful. Be prepared with low expec- supposedly mean that it is from the Upcoming Wisconsin concerts tations, but some of the comedy producers of “Little Miss Sunshine”? works well. The film is a mocking If anything, this sets up a compari- Spring break and beyond parody of high school musicals, teen son in which “Hamlet 2” cannot hope conflicts over different racial back- to compete. It lacks both the original- 3/20 DeVotchKa - The Rave, Milwaukee grounds, exploring sexualities, and ity and the purposeful storyline that that ever-present fight for support 3/24 Rachel Yamagata - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee makes “Little Miss Sunshine” endear- for the arts. ing and memorable. 3/27 Cloud Cult - High Noon Saloon, Madison Though the dialogue is not ter- However, there are periodic 3/31 Cloud Cult + Margot & the Nuclear So-and-so’s - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee ribly original or entertaining, you comedic gems scattered throughout know it is all an elaborate setup for 4/3 Morrissey - Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee the film. Coogan is master of the this huge stage production. The lon- melodramatic and has appropriately 4/4 Art Garfunkel - Overture Hall, Madison ger I waited through the banal dia- hilarious facial expressions to match. 4/14 Wilco - Pabst Theater, Milwaukee logue, the more I thought to myself: Amy Poehler makes an appearance The payoff better be good. The prob- 4/15 Wilco - Pabst Theater, Milwaukee in a characteristically spunky role. lem is, with such a tedious buildup, And yes, “Rock Me Sexy Jesus” is 4/19 Death Cab for Cutie + Ra Ra Riot + Cold War Kids - Carroll University, Waukesha the payoff has no hope of satisfying one musical number worth repeated 4/25 Neko Case - Riverside Theater, Milwaukee the audience. The eventual climax viewing. cannot compensate for the film’s 5/19 Animal Collective - Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee diluted focus or predictable jokes The Lawrentian

Friday, March 6, 2009 Arts & Entertainment 9 Coming to Cold night, warm music your senses Singer-songwriters warm up coffeehouse Tom Pilcher made the song stand out from stan- Movies Staff Writer dard acoustic guitar and harmonica songs. Friday, March 6 Last Thursday night as the snow Instead of playing a tune he piled up outside, students piled wrote that morning, Beneke played “Watchmen” into the Underground Coffeehouse one inspired by an unusual experi- “Reunion” for an evening full of performanc- ence he had riding a Greyhound bus es from nearly 20 student musi- on which he sat next to a friendly, “Sherman’s Way” cians. Organized in part by Becca misfit teenager named Tim who was Shorr and the Lawrence University traveling to Tennessee to meet his “Everlasting Moments” Coffeehouse Committee, the event father for the first time. Beneke’s lyr- brought together both Conservatory ics referenced the runaway multiple and College students on stage for times, and his folksy, blues-influ- a night of Lawrence’s finest singer- enced guitar fit the tune’s theme songwriters. well, making for another interesting LU Live favorites Cara Wantland performance. Beneke has played in and Andre Juan opened the night the coffeehouse numerous times, with a catchy, laid-back acoustic tune and he was a crowd favorite at Photos by Fariha Ali that referenced Plato, reminding the the LU Live competition earlier this Becca Shorr and the Coffehouse Committee put on the singer-songwriter event last Thursday night in the coffeehouse. crowd of that communal freshman year. studies experience. Wantland sang Piano player Nikko Benson also him. O’Brien followed Beneke and snapshot of a night filled with great most of the song with Juan tackling stuck out from the rest with his admitted that he did not have a cool talent. Event organizer Becca Shorr guitar duties, and the two served as clever, theatrical tune called “Queen story about the song he was going played a song on piano midway an energetic opener for the rest of of Spades,” which he explained is to play like Beneke did, adding that through the night, and Rich Jones, the night. an extended lyrical metaphor based the tune was really about nothing Kim Vachon, Amanda Martinez, Playing songs that had been writ- on the card game of Hearts. Besides at all. The rambling nature of the Brendan Peters, James Antony, Jacob ten that day seemed to be a theme being very clever lyrically, Benson’s song and the tuba player’s bass Wright, Vince Dyer, David Broker, for the night, as Fatbook lead singer song stood out musically with his line during the chorus reminded Diana Sussman and Isaac Schwartz Harji Bedi played a song he wrote tuneful, melodic piano lines. Benson me of the Beatles song “Maxwell’s also played songs during the night. that morning, and Tom Beneke men- has performed in plays this year Silver Hammer,” another song with The night highlighted Lawrence’s tioned how he tried to write one that as well, and one could hear and no readily apparent lyrical message. large, diverse group of singer-song- morning to no avail. Bedi’s upbeat, see the theatrical influence in his Whether or not O’Brien’s song was writers, and due to its success, Becca DVD reggae-influenced song featured style, which was very enthusiastic about nothing did not seem to mat- Shorr plans to host another simi- Tuesday, March 10 acoustic guitar, harmonica and a and expressive. ter, because his clever lyrics, atypical lar event next term as well. The looping pedal that he used to record Perhaps the most unique per- instrumentation and good delivery Coffeehouse Committee’s next event “Let the Right One In” and loop his own backup vocal har- formances of the night came from more than made up for it, and the is Saturday, March 7 at 9 p.m., with monies at the end of the tune. He Sturdy Beggars lead singer Liam crowd thought so too. a performance by indie rock group “Milk” also used a pedal to put a simple O’Brien. As O’Brien made his way up With so many songwriters, this The Felix Culpa with opener Isaac “Synecdoche, New York” drumbeat behind the song, which to the stage, a tuba player followed article can only present a partial Schwartz. “Rachel Getting Married” Lawrence Jazz depart- choirs host ment presents "Experience music of the Rolling Stones Weekend" Alex Schaaf Kristi Ruff Arts & Entertainment Editor Staff Writer Next Thursday and Friday, March Ask any of the choir members Photo by Tara Atkinson 12-13, the Lawrence University Jazz about last weekend’s concert, and All of Lawrence's choirs came together for their "Experience Weekend." Band and Jazz Ensemble will present they will tell you it was quite an expe- the U.S. premiere of “STONE AGE: rience. No, really. This past weekend, erstwhile composer from the original wonderful. Concert Choir’s amazing Music of the Rolling Stones,” a musi- Lawrence hosted students from high Sanskrit. performance and impressive chore- cal project created by Tim Ries and Music schools across the country for its The song was performed beau- ography received great applause. Matt Harris and brought to Lawrence Tuesday, March 10 annual “Experience Weekend.” These tifully; it provided an intense and Last, but certainly not least, by Fred Sturm. Lawrence will be the students joined Lawrence students climactic ending to Cantala’s per- was the Experience Weekend Choir. first place in the United States to to work with the acclaimed Yale formance, and their director, Swan, Introduced by Director of Choral perform this particular concert. Handsome Furs music professor Simon Carrington in was “thrilled that the women could Studies Richard Bjella as one of the If you have ever wondered “Face Control” a combined concert with LU choirs. present such a variety of challenging “few educators who can combine what a big band jazz version of The concert opened with choral repertoire ... with such excel- artistry with music” while keeping the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” the Viking Chorale singing “Deus lent musicianship.” his ego “in check,” Simon Carrington sounded like, this concert should Cursive Misereatur.” Featuring four male Following Cantala, Concert Choir was an easy favorite with the choir provide the answer. The program’s soloists, the piece was beautiful opened with “Knowee.” This piece members. “I really liked the way he 12 Rolling Stones selections include “Mama, I’m Swollen” and very moving. Cantala followed was absolutely incredible. The four taught ... he made sure we knew how hits “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” the Viking Chorale and opened with female soloists, who carried lanterns to sing the songs with emotion,” said “Honky Tonk Women,” “You Can’t the popular favorite “Ave Maria.” around the audience in the pitch- Lawrence Freshman Xiang Li, “well ... Always Get What You Want,” and Chris Cornell While this piece is always beauti- black chapel, were banshees in the and I really liked his accent.” “Wild Horses,” among others. “Scream” ful, Cantala’s performance of it night ... albeit perfectly tuned ones. Viking Chorale joined forces with “We won’t be imitating the was especially fitting — they sang The supporting music of the rest high school students from around Stones’ recordings like a ‘cover’ band it divided on opposite sides of the of the choir built throughout the the nation, and practiced for 14 would,” Sturm said. “Stones fans will chapel balcony, directed by Assistant song to reach a chord that, amaz- hours over a period of three days certainly recognize all of the tunes, Kelly Clarkson Professor of Music Philip Swan in the ingly enough, sounded exactly like to get the music ready for the per- but we’ll be recasting them with “All I Ever Wanted” back of the upper level. an organ. There were many audible formance. Many members praised fresh harmonies, unique rhythms, To those seated on the floor whispers from the audience, some Carrington for his ability to “go slow- and the power and colorful shadings — with the risk of sounding rather asking “When did the organ come ly and make sure that every phrase, of an 18-piece jazz ensemble.” quixotic — they were the incarna- in?” not realizing that the sound every sentence, sounded beautiful.” The concert will be free, but tick- tion of angels on high. The rest of came from the choir. The final song, described as ets will be required. A large turnout is their pieces were more light-heart- One audience member mentioned a “gathering of the masses” by expected, so be sure to pick up tick- ed, with the exception of “Choral that the hair on her arms stood up Carrington, was “Lord, Thou Hast ets beforehand, especially since the Hymns” from the Rig Veda. This whenever the women “screamed.” Been our Refuge.” This piece made show will be performed in Stansbury was an intense piece conveying the After the overtones at the end of the great use of the Chapel’s space — the Theatre, offering less seating than if dark side of the sun, immortal fire piece, the choir transitioned into a audience was surrounded by music it were put on in the chapel. and a funeral chant “converging continuum of pieces unbroken by on all sides. The full emotive force of in hope.” Cantala closed their por- applause. While it was slightly dif- so many voices in that strong finale tion of the English-themed concert ficult to tell when one piece ended swept the audience out of their seats with this piece, a piece that, while and the next began, the rest of and into a standing ovation as soon rather uncharacteristically written by their performance, ending with “How as the concert was finished. Gustav Holst, was translated by the Can I Cry?” and “Arrestinga,” was The Lawrentian

10 Sports Friday, March 6, 2009 Men's basketball dominates MWC tournament once more Matt Hoh Grotberg, the nation’s leading scorer, to Elmhurst where they will play in Staff Writer hit a three-point shot giving Grinnell the first round of the tournament a 3-2 lead. However, 44 seconds Friday. The Vikings will play No. 2 What is so special about the num- later Dekker hit a jumper to give the Washington University, who are the bers three and four? Well, to start, Vikings the lead, and the rest was defending national champions. the Vikings won the MWC crown history as the Vikings went on to The Vikings enter the tourna- Saturday for the third time in four win 88-69. ment hot, having won nine straight years. And 43 was their combined The Vikings played outstanding games. Kadison said, “We know that margin of victory in the tournament defensively in this game, as they the 60 teams that are left are all as they pummeled Carroll University held the Pioneers to only 27 per- very talented, and if we don’t play by 24 and then Grinnell College by cent from the floor and 23 percent our best, we will be beaten early; 19 in the championship game. from behind the arc. Limited by the however, we plan on playing with The Vikings headed down to Lawrence defense, the Pioneers were confidence and taking it one game Grinnell, Iowa for the tournament, only able to score a season low of at a time.” where they squared off against 69 points, 14 below their previous Carroll in the semifinals. The game low. In addition, the Vikings held the started off close until senior Ryan leading scorer in the country to 21 Kroeger, who scored 23, hit a jump points, 10 shy of his average. shot 11:23 into the game to give Dekker commented on the great Lawrence a lead of two, which the defensive effort. “We learned from Vikings would never surrender the mistakes we made in the game again. The lead increased to 28 with against them earlier in the year. We two minutes remaining in the game. really focused on our second rota- Senior Chris Page had a phe- tions in practice and being in posi- nomenal game, finishing with a tion to help on penetration.” game high of 27 points and eight The Vikings also played very well rebounds. Recording a double-dou- on the offensive side, led by Page ble was junior John Dekker. He had who finished with a double-double 15 points and 10 rebounds. Also, and produced his second consecu- senior Jayce Apelgren had a good tive 27-point game, pulling down an game, putting up 16 points. astonishing 19 rebounds. Also mak- Last, but certainly not least, ing major contributions were Dekker senior Doug Kadison played well, and Kroeger, who scored 23 and 18, as he had a game-high eight assists. respectively. As a team, the Vikings The eight assists brought Kadison’s hit 46 of 58 free throws. total for the season to 141, moving With the win over Grinnell, the him into first place for the sea- Vikings won the MWC tournament son assist record previously held and a berth in the Division III NCAA by head coach Joel DePagter, who playoffs. Kroger said of the win, “It’s had 137. a pretty cool accomplishment to win The Vikings played strong it three out of the four years that I offense, shooting 57 percent from have been playing here, but the feel- the floor and nearly 50 percent from ing seems to get better and better behind the arc. Kroeger commented, every year.” Kadison added, “It is “I think we played well offensively something special and something I because we were well balanced and will cherish my whole life.” ran the floor well. When we [do that], Dekker said, “It felt great, we are much better.” especially doing it in front of their With the win, the Vikings moved crowd.” into the championship game where The Vikings are 19-6 on the they battled the host team Grinnell. season and currently are ranked Photos courtesy of Paul Wilke Just 38 seconds into the game, John (Top) Doug Kadison threads through the Grinnell "defense." (Bottom) The team shows off their new hardware after winning the conference 25 in the country. They head down tournament.

one of the best hot runs, such as television can be raised high enough those days while she is here to spend Davidson this past year or George to allow me to more easily listen to time with her?” Ramble on the Roof Mason in 2006. George Mason maybe John Anderson or Scott Van Pelt giv- I never said that I made my girl- played in one of the greatest games ing me the highlights. friend sit with me and watch a game; Torrin Thatcher no. There is always something new, in tournament history when they The girl insisted that if she was it’s just that she felt bad about deter- Staff Writer something exciting, and something beat the University of Connecticut ever with a guy and he turned up ring my sports watching. It’s obvi- that you may never see again. It’s by two in overtime. There are many the volume on the TV, she would ous that the brain of the unnamed My affection for sports has been not like TV or a movie where you can more teams — Villanova in 1985, be severely pissed, and would prob- questioner didn’t quite comprehend brought up in conversation with two predict what’ll happen. It never gets Gonzaga in 1999 — that have had ably halt her actions. I then had to or understand the type of relation- different people in two different sce- old because it’s always new.” hot streaks, and we know that these explain to her the situation that I am ship that I am in — which I am very narios in the past week. One of those The friend responded with a nod occurrences will continue to hap- currently in. thankful for. This was pretty much people I consider a friend, and the of the head and continued about pen. After dating the same girl for the end of our conversation, as I got other was a person I hadn’t talked to his way, but please allow me to The conversation with the other over three-and-a-half years, my girl- up and left the table. much before. The conversation with elaborate some more on the subject. person — I don’t even know her friend understands that I watch or I then started to see how this the friend was a quick question-and- Any game can go in the complete name — was about a slightly differ- read about sports on a daily basis. situation would look if I turned it answer, while the interrogation with opposite direction from what is pre- ent love of sports. Someone brought My girlfriend visited this past week- around a little bit. Say this girl had a the unfamiliar took a little bit longer. dicted. Here are a few examples in up the difficulty of making decisions end, and she actually told me that boyfriend that she took shopping on Here’s how the two played out: case you need some proof. How on a daily basis — study or go out, she felt bad being up here because one of his weekend visits? Isn’t that The friend says to me, “Torrin, about Wisconsin in the 2000 NCAA right sock or left sock, cake or death I wasn’t able to head to the Viking something that she likes to do, can don’t you ever get tired of watching tournament? Entering the tourney — and I mentioned being with my Room and watch ESPN until my heart do anytime, and something the dude basketball?” And instead of narrow- as an eight seed, the Badgers beat girlfriend versus watching sports. was content. I relayed this mes- doesn’t like to do too much? I tend ing my response to just basketball, I three ranked teams — Arizona, who Right away, the girl at the table sage to the unnamed girl, and she to think so. encompassed sports in general. The had the one seed, LSU, and Purdue looked at me with pity as how I could was absolutely appalled. She said, On a final note of sports or first thought that raced through my — before falling for the fourth time choose sports over “hooking up,” as “You’re saying that in your long- death, I pick death ... I mean sports. mind was how to answer this ques- to those Spartans from East Lansing. she so eloquently put it. I explained distance relationship, you can’t go I meant sports. tion quickly and efficiently? This is They had a very average record in that it isn’t actually that hard of a more than two to three days without what I came up with: “No. Seriously, conference play, but they went on decision because the volume of the catching a game? You can’t forfeit

participant is ready to begin. within a rectangle that is 6 by 44 feet. If 5. A run is when an attacker leaps True: “En Garde” is a French construc- one of the participants leaves the area, off his or her leading foot trying What's true in fencing? tion meaning “on guard.” The director they are penalized. to hit the opponent and then runs will say this right before the bout con- past his or her opponent. three implements. All three of them tinues or at the very start. 4. In fencing a beat is another False. The correct term for this is Fleche. by Matt Hoh have existed since the days of dueling. name for winning the bout. When running by the opponent, the 1. There are three weapons used 3. Fencing participants are able to False: Actually, a beat is an attempt to participant runs on the opposite side of in fencing. 2. “En Garde” is the starting pos- move around in the 15-by-15-foot knock the opponent’s blade aside and their opponent’s weapon. is almost always followed with a quick True: Epee, saber and foil are fencing’s ture and position that signals a square. False: Fencers are allowed to move attack. The Lawrentian

Friday, March 6, 2009 Sports 11 Track competes well Athletes of the Week at conference champs by Jeanelle Adams Kyle Nodarse next two events were great for the Chris Page Staff Writer Vikings, as Steininger picked up a victory in the high jump with a jump The Lawrence University men’s of 1.56 meters, and Marva Goodson Men's Basketball and women’s indoor track teams picked up a victory in the long jump What is your favorite offensive move? headed to Monmouth College with a jump of 5.38 meters in the My favorite offensive move would be the up-and-under. this past weekend to compete preliminaries. This is called a counter move because I fake the shot to get at the Indoor Track and Field Steininger also picked up a the defender to jump and then I step under the jumping Championships. This was their con- fourth-place finish in the long jump defender to get a wide-open layup. This move works very ference tournament, and they were with a jump of 5.06 meters. In the effectively because many post defenders are not disci- looking for strong performances finals of the long jump, Goodson plined enough to stay down and not try to block the shot. from the entire team. and Steininger picked up second- This is my favorite move because it gets me a very open The first event Friday was the and fourth-place finishes to finish look at the basket for an uncontested layup. 5,000-meter run, and the men’s side well for the Lady Vikings. The men came out strong. Mark Sprtel ran continued a good field day with What has been your greatest accomplishment over the a 16:53.10 to open up strongly for an eighth-place finish in the shot past four years? the men. Following that up was the put preliminaries by Rob Lawson. The greatest accomplishment over the last four years men’s 4x200-meter relay. Lawrence Lawson qualified for the finals and would have to be winning the conference regular season came out and ran a 1:37.79 to finish picked up eighth place again with a and tournament championship and going to the NCAA in eighth place. throw of 13.93 meters. tournament three times. This has been such a remarkable Not to be outdone, the women Saturday opened with the 55- accomplishment; very few people can say they won three came out in the same 4x200-meter meter dash finals, and Marva out of four championships. relay and ran a 1:50.76, which was Goodson got the Vikings off to a good for fourth place. To con- great start with a third-place finish Would you rather take a charge or block a shot? tinue the strong opening day per- in a time of 7.51 seconds. Goodson I would rather block a shot then take a charge. I know formances, the men’s 1,600-meter followed that up with a sixth-place that this is fundamentally wrong and that I should try to sprint medley team came out and finish in the 200-meter dash in a time take a charge — I hope my coaches don’t read this. I think ran another strong race. They ran of 26.76 seconds. In the 400-meter I would rather block a shot because it is a huge motivator a 3:55.04, which was good for a dash, senior Lisa Ritland finished to the crowd and to the team. ninth-place finish. The women again 10th with a time of 1:04.15. In the refused to be outdone, and picked 55-meter hurdles finals, Steininger If you could compare your playing style to that of a pro- up a seventh-place victory in a time finished up a great weekend with a fessional player, who would you say you are most like? of 4:39.94. fourth-place finish in a time of 9.17. Photo courtesy of Chris Page This is a hard question. I guess I would have to com- As the individual events started, In the women’s distance medley, the pare my style of play to Karl Malone who played for the the Vikings continued their strong Lady Vikes finished in fifth place Utah Jazz. I would say this because Malone was a post-up forward/center that could also shoot the jump opening day. Madeline Steininger with a time of 13:20.20. shot. My favorite part of Malone’s game that I have attempted to replicate is his ability to ball screen for picked up a fourth-place finish in the When it came back to the track the point guard and then get open for a layup or a jump shot. He was also a strong player and a good preliminaries of the 55-meter hur- portion of the day, Ben Hartman rebounder. dles with a time of 9.14. In the 55- picked up an 11th-place victory in meter dash, Marva Goodson grabbed the 200-meter dash with a time of What is the best part about having such a close-knit team on and off the court? a second-place finish in the prelimi- 23.99. Mark Sprtel earned himself an The best parts about having such a close-knit team would be similar to those of having a close-knit naries with a blazing time of 7.45, eighth-place finish in the 800-meter family. We look at one another as brothers day-in and day-out. It is a great feeling knowing that when we only 0.01 seconds off the leader’s run in 2:05.10. are on the court there are 16 players plus four coaches behind each and every player regardless of what pace. The men had a great race from When the dust settled and the happens. Off the court the best thing about having such a great group of teammates is that there is great Ben Hartman in the 55-meter dash events finished, the Vikings had a camaraderie and there is always someone to turn to in a time of need or a time of joy. as well, with a time of 6.83. Both great weekend. The men finished Steininger and Goodson qualified for up with a strong overall team finish, the finals of their respective events. and the ladies picked up fifth place In the field portion of the day, and 49 points. This next weekend Lucas Below came out strong with is the Last Chance Meet at Carthage a seventh-place finish, jumping where the runners go and try to 3.68 meters in the pole vault. The earn their way to the Division III Chrissie Nelson Championships. Women's Swimming Hockey season ends What has been your best swimming memory over the past four years? There are so many great memories it’s hard to come up with just one! But I guess I would have to say Jon Mays later. The Raiders took the 2-1 lead my favorite memory has to be when we went as a team to Disney World in Florida my sophomore year and Staff Writer into the second intermission, but I got to meet Mickey Mouse. Also, all of our training trips over the years. And also, when my friends and I then scored again less than a minute decided to name ourselves Team Swimmer. The Lawrence University men’s into the third period to lead 3-1. The hockey team saw their record- Vikings refused to back down, as What has been your biggest accomplishment during your career at Lawrence? breaking season come to an end Marc Howe scored with seven min- My biggest accomplishment in my career at Lawrence was definitely the conference meet my sopho- last Saturday night in the Midwest utes left in the game, but they were more year. I went all lifetime best times, swam in two relays and had a really great time. Collegiate Hockey Association semi- unable to complete the comeback. finals. The Vikings finished the sea- Standout sophomore goalie Evan What is your favorite stroke? Least favorite? son with a record of 16-11-1, the Johnson made 19 saves in the loss. I don’t think I have a favorite stroke because I swim all four of them and I can’t pick one. My least most wins in school history, and Many Viking players received favorite is definitely the breaststroke because it’s so awkward. finished in second place during the postseason awards from the MCHA. regular season, also their best fin- Two Vikings were named to the all- What does your pre-race warm up consist ish ever. conference team, one to the all-fresh- of? Lawrence faced the Milwaukee man team, and five to the academic I hate warming up. And cooling down. School of Engineering in the semi- all-conference team. Senior forward It’s probably the worst part about swim- finals and gave them a run for their Nick Jennette and sophomore goalie ming. But to warm up I usually swim about money, coming up just short. The Evan Johnson were both named to 1,200 yards and do some starts of the Vikings regular season game against the all-conference team for the first blocks. Then I totally just sit around and the Raiders (15-11-2) was also very time. Jennette had three game-win- listen to my iPod and cheer for everyone closely contested, with MSOE pulling ning goals on the year, and Johnson else until my actual race. it out in overtime. led the nation in shutouts with seven. The Raiders scored first in this Defenseman Jameson Raymond was Do you have a favorite swim cap or pair one, and took a lead into the first named to the all-freshman team. of goggles that you always use? If so, is intermission on the back of Ryan Raymond had four goals and 10 there any special significance? Linder’s goal. Lawrence came back assists for 14 points. Seniors Jesse Goggles and caps are hard to continu- and tied it early in the second period Jacobs and Aaron LaFave, juniors ously use because they break so often. So when Ben DiMarco scored a short- Bill Siers and Jon Sacks, and sopho- my goggles change all the time, except for handed goal to tie the game at one more Matt Jacobs were all selected my hot pink goggle strap. My favorite cap a piece. Nick Jennette carded the to the academic all-conference team. is definitely my zebra-striped “Girls Rule” assist and in doing so tied Ryan Blick Viking coach Mike Szkodzinski said cap that I got from my secret swimmer for the school record for points in a of his team, “I couldn’t be more this year. And I have way too many suits to career at 103. proud of a group of young men than choose from to have a favorite. Photo courtesy of Chrissie Nelson MSOE came firing back though as I am of this group.” Michael Soik scored just 45 seconds The Lawrentian

12 VARIETY Friday, March 6, 2009 The An ordinary man: a missed opportunity Lawrentian Tom Zoellner given such a distinction. is eloquent and passionate about the any setting, as I obviously believe his Class of 1991 He also has a connection to ability of ordinary people to fight the message is vital and relevant to every Editor in Chief: Lawrence University. great evil of genocide. American. I have offered to inter- Dorothy Wickens Lawrence University has missed In 2005, he enlisted me to serve He has spoken, among other plac- cede to get the honoraria reduced an easy chance to bring a distin- as his co-writer on his autobiog- es, at Dartmouth, Ohio State, Yale, or waived. But as yet, no invitation Business Manager guished speaker to campus, as well raphy, “An Ordinary Man,” a New Texas, Duke, Middlebury, Michigan, has been extended. His lecture agent Christie McCowen as an opportunity to shed more light York Times bestseller in both hard- Bowdoin and UW-Whitewater. Other at the American Program Bureau of on the ongoing genocide in Darfur. cover and paperback, which has campuses on his itinerary have Newton, Mass. has told me she has Managing Editor: Paul Rusesabagina was an been translated worldwide into 11 included Northern Iowa Community never received a reason as to why Grace Christiansen authentic hero of the 1994 genocide languages. At least two American College, Minneapolis Community Paul has been consistently passed News Editor: universities have selected it as their and Technical College and Niagara over as a speaker at Lawrence. in Rwanda, a man who risked his life Katy Hillbo to give shelter to 1,268 Tutsi and “common book” for all the campus County Community College. The Jan. 22, Paul Rusesabagina final- moderate Hutus inside the luxury to read. audiences are routinely overflowing, ly spoke on a college campus in Associate News Editor: hotel he managed while slaughter Paul has since given lectures on and many administrators have pro- Appleton. He spoke to an overflow Alicia Bones reigned outside. These events were over 200 college campuses across claimed him one of the most arrest- audience of 500 people at Fox Valley later portrayed in the movie “Hotel the U.S., speaking about the lessons ing speakers they have ever invited. Technical College. I am uncertain as Features Editor: Rwanda,” and Paul has since been from what he witnessed and how I have been attempting for four to why Lawrence would make this Nicole Capozziello awarded the Presidential Medal of they relate to the ongoing geno- years to persuade my alma mater, decision, if even through inertia, Opinions/Editorials Editor: cide in Darfur, in which more than Lawrence University, to invite Paul to not grant this distinguished and Freedom, becoming one of the only J.B. Sivanich non-U.S. citizens in history to be 300,000 people have been killed. Paul Rusesabagina to speak on campus in courageous man an audience. Associate Opinions/Editorials Editor: Mac Watson

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