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Community participates in Occupy Appleton protests Chelsea Johnson several hours before moving to Staff Writer Houdini Park. Protestors of all ages ______were represented. Protestors from the Appleton "On the community level we and Lawrence communities gath- all inspired each other to continue ered Saturday, Oct. 15 for an with the movement," Trotter said. Occupy Appleton protest as part "People were driving by and honk- of the national Occupy movement. ing in support, and that was really The Occupy movement is an cool." on-going protest across the nation Another protest and march is inspired by the Occupy Wall Street being organized for Saturday, Oct. protests, which have been grow- 22. Protestors will be meeting at ing in New York since September. 10 a.m. in City Park and will begin These protests aim to raise aware- marching at 1 p.m. ness about what the protestors Associate Professor of believe is the overextension of cor- Chemistry Mary Blackwell is porate power in government. organizing a group of interest- "I believe there's a problem ed Lawrence students and staff with corporate influence in poli- to support the Occupy Appleton tics," said protesting senior Josh movement. Interested members Trotter. "Corporations should have of the Lawrence community may no influence in legal decisions — email her to help support the to a reasonable extent." movement. Trotter’s feelings were echoed More information about the by the 200-300 people who attend- local Occupy Appleton movement ed Saturday's protest in Appleton, can be found either on the "Occupy armed with homemade signs like Appleton community members and Lawrence students gather to protest government complacency and corporate greed. Appleton" Facebook page or at "End the greed and corruption" Photo by Austin Federa occupyappleton.org. and "Stand for something or fall Kranz said, "I was excited to General Assembly, led by facilita- protests, including Appleton's, use Trotter encouraged students for anything." Ten of these protes- see the Appleton community get tors who directed discussion. All a human microphone system. A to get involved with the protests, tors were students and staff from politicized.” decisions were accomplished via facilitator spoke in short phrases, even if it seems like it has no direct Lawrence University. Occupy Appleton was orga- group vote. pausing in between to allow peo- effect. The issue was not absent from nized largely by word of mouth Protestors were given reminder ple up front to repeat the words "We raised a lot of attention the Lawrence campus prior to the and online networking, in keeping cards about the rules of a peaceful to those in the back who could about the issue," he said. "If you protest. In early October, juniors with the spirit of the power and protest — no violence and no per- not hear. want an outlet, this is the start." Austin Federa and Adam Kranz equality of all people the protest is sonal attacks, and to keep in mind After gathering from 9 a.m. to fundraised for money to send attempting to promote. that police and families are pres- 12 p.m. at Jones Park, protesters to buy food for the Occupy Wall Decisions regarding the date ent. Since amplification devices marched down College Avenue to Street protestors. of the protest were made by the are against police rules, all Occupy Chase Bank, where they stood for Convocation committee strives to increase student attendance Fanny Lau more Jamie Cartwright. Professor of Music Julie McQuinn wider lens.” “had little knowledge of the speak- Staff Writer Said Michelic, “Being on the to introduce Ross at the next con- Michelic divulged that the er,” Michelic was blown away by ______committee is a very rewarding vocation. Committee on Public Occasions Quandt’s ability to deliver “a beau- The Committee on Public experience because the work that York noted his belief that “the attempts to collect information tiful message humbly and suc- Occasions has been working on we do is very visible to the com- convocation series can be an awe- from all four corners of the univer- cinctly.” multiple strategies this year to munity and the convocation has a some resource for students look- sity and welcomes input from all Michelic emphasized that if increase convocation attendance very tangible result.” ing to expand their academic hori- students and faculty when choos- students go into the convocation through student introductions Recently, the convocation lec- zons beyond their interests,” and ing convocation speakers. series with an open mind, they can of speakers, a wider variety of tures have been poorly attended. that “everyone should take an hour Student participation is built learn about the world in new ways convocation speakers and the In an attempt to increase con- and a half per term to listen to suc- into the structure of the com- because in this day and age, “there Community Read program. vocation attendance, the commit- cessful and inspiring speakers.” mittee. Student representative is something extraordinary about This standing committee is tee is planning to have a student In addition, a Community Cartwright acknowledged that the getting that personal vibe from a made up of a faculty member from introduce each convocation speak- Read has been organized this term lower number of students attend- live speaker as a member of a big- each academic division, as well as er. Michelic commented that now around Alex Ross’ book “Listen to ing convocation was a known prob- ger audience.” a student representative. Chaired “students will be able to see their This” to build excitement for his lem, and noted that “[the com- Ross will be delivering a con- by Associate Professor of Music peers as part of the convocation.” lecture. Michelic revealed that “if mittee doesn’t] really know why, vocation lecture Thursday, Nov. 3 and Teacher of Viola Matthew Additionally, Michelic noted a Ross speaks the way he writes, because the trend of convocations called “The Lamento Connection: Michelic, the committee members hope that this will provide a signif- it will be incredibly interesting hasn’t really changed.” Bass Lines of Music History.” include Vice President for Alumni, icant opportunity for students to because [Ross] is very culturally Cartwright hopes to offer a Prior to attending this con- Development and Communications be mentored by a faculty member aware and currently the rock star student perspective by thinking of vocation, Michelic recommended Calvin Husmann, Assistant in preparation for their speech, as of music critics.” radically new ways to attract stu- looking into Ross’s online blog, Professor of Classics Kevin Tracy, well as connect with the speakers. York, who is also involved in dents to the convocation series. www.therestisnoise.com, to find Associate Professor of Physics The committee is currently the Community Read, stated, “Our Finally, Michelic highlight- book summaries, videos and audio Jeffrey Collett, Associate Professor focusing on the upcoming convo- book discussions are full of stim- ed the “surprise” a convocation guides or to simply listen to music. of Art Julie Lindemann, Associate cation by Alex Ross, a music critic ulating conversation about both can have on its listeners by ref- Professor of Music Joanne Metcalf for The New Yorker. classical and pop music. Ross has a erencing medical anthropologist and student representative, sopho- Sophomore Alex York is cur- unique way of stepping back from Sara Quandt’s convocation lec- rently working with Associate the music and viewing it through a ture last Spring Term. Though he

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2 NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 Lawrence ranked highest mid-career salary range in Wisconsin Molly-Judith Wilson “you see students learning analyti- to make clear, graduates should success of the six-year “More open to graduates, Meany seeks for The Lawrentian cal skills, critical thinking, writing not expect a 15-year wait for suc- Light” campaign that raised more to remind current students that ______and problem solving, which are cess. “Lawrence students differ- than $150 million with the help of the Business Journal article, which The Business Journal pub- strengths that go across industry. entiate themselves quickly in the alumni, parents and friends of the focuses on salary alone, is only one lished an article Sept. 29 entitled This survey shows that 15 years workplace, which you see from college. Keynote alumni speakers aspect of what a senior should be “Which Wisconsin colleges offer out, you see these skills being successful graduates,” she said. include a former ambassador, an thinking about come graduation. the biggest paydays?” Rated num- employed in the work place.” A group of these alumni are Emmy award-winning filmmaker, “Other factors to be consid- ber one for highest mid-career sal- Meany points out that returning to campus to give talks a division president and an anchor ered,” she said, “are what you're ary is Lawrence University, at an Lawrence is unique even for a and share their experiences in life for “Nightline.” The diverse fields passionate about, where you want average of $89,700 per year. liberal arts school, and between after Lawrence Oct. 29. The event, in which these alums have risen to be located, what type of indus- Dean of Career Services Mary the academics, opportunities for called the “More Light! Career and succeeded, as well as their try or field you want to be in, what Meany ‘83 was available to offer research, senior experiences and Conference,” is a cumulative effort willingness to give back to their feeds your soul and what feeds her opinion on Lawrence's place- various available internships, grad- of Career Services, the Alumni alma mater, speak to the strong your mind.” ment. “Because Lawrence is a lib- uates leave Lawrence with a solid Constituency and Engagement foundation Lawrence provides for eral arts institution,” she said, base for making their mark in any Group and the Development Office. its students. chosen field. Also, as she was sure The event will celebrate the In light of the possibilities LUCC Update WEEK 6 TERM 1

More Light! campaign finale: Cal Husmann, Vice President for Alumni, Development and Communications, spoke to the General Council about the More Light! fundrais- ing campaign, which recently reached the goal of $150 million dollars raised. The finale celebration will be from October 28th-30th , starting on Friday with fire- works at Lawrence for the first time in recent memory. The weekend will also include an Alumni event on Saturday and other surprises.

Lawrence.edu Lawrence University Career Rachel Crowl, Web Content and New Media Coordinator, spoke with the General Conference: Mary Meany, Dean of the Career Council about a total redesign of the Services, spoke to the General Council Lawrence website. With the intent of hav- about the upcoming career conference, ing a fully redone Lawrence website up by to be held in concert with the More Light! the next academic year, Rachel shared the finale. On the October 29th, the career goal of designing the new site using student center will host a keynote speaker on life input, and will be actively soliciting student after Lawrence, followed by a series of advice in the upcoming months. smaller panels with alumni from various Presidential applications for the 2012-2013 term fields. Advanced registration ends on go out on Friday, October 28th. They will avail- Thursday, October 27th. able on the 4th floor of the campus center and are due at the start of next term. THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 VARIETY 3 Ask a Fifth-Year Ugh... UGGs: Seriously, girls? Sarah Rochford and look at the person next to fashion appeal. And with that I for The Lawrentian you. It’s a girl wearing a skirt. am in luck. Because we live in Reading during ______Nothing unusual there, it’s a hot America, we can rest assured that We’ve all see it. Some of us day, breezy skirts are essential, at least once on every city block may have even participated in it. but then you look down and see it there is a McDonald’s, a Starbucks reading period? It’s 90 degrees outside and you’re — UGG boots. and a place where you can buy just walking down the street, when Why girls, why? Some of us cheap-knock-off UGG boots. They My freshman year, I spent my you turn spend up to $300 on snow boots even sell these knock-offs at select reading period watching Pokémon and wear them more in the sum- 7-Eleven’s. Trust me, they’re every- in the Plantz lounge — you’d be mer time than we do in the winter. where. amazed at the number of sexual Then when winter finally comes, I’m a broke college student. I innuendos in that show. you can’t even wear them because definitely do not have the luxury As my freshman year pro- you don’t want to ruin your $300 of not buying a pair of snow boots gressed, I matured and did more snow boots by wearing them in solely because they lack a minis- important things with my read- the snow. What? cule UGG tag on the back where ing period. Instead of squander- With the exception of these nobody can see it. I feel pretty ing my winter reading period with shoes being some kind of magi- strongly in saying I’m not alone on children’s television, I squandered cal boot, I see absolutely no point this one. it with hours of The X-Files in the in spending $300 on something As this week has showed Plantz lounge once again. you can’t even use for its intend- us, it’s getting cold, and quick- Maybe you’d rather do some- ed purpose. Heaven forbid they ly. Invest your $300 on a pair of Jacob Horn thing besides watch television get wet, or worse, stained by boots that will get you to class and Columnist all break. I can’t understand why salt doused on the sidewalks. around Appleton during the bliz- ______on earth you wouldn’t be excited The only positive zards which will inevitably come about the exploits of Mulder and aspect I can see our way. Save the petty cash Mom Dear Jacob, Scully. is the and Dad send you for a nice pair This is my first reading period You could also visit home for of beautiful, affordable, 7-Eleven at Lawrence. Do you have any sug- a few days. It’s only been a few brand UGG boots. gestions for me? weeks since summer break, and I promise you, nobody —Flustered Freshman you’re going to be home for winter except Mr. UGG — or who- break in an equally short amount ever actually founded Well, Flustered, you should of time, but it was only a sugges- the UGG corporation — definitely not make the mistake tion. I personally wouldn’t take my will be able to tell the of actually reading during read- own advice on this one, but I have difference. ing period. Reading period, that a reason. glorious two-day break when You won’t find me drifting Lawrentians are supposed to be from campus during any reading productive, works well in theory period. On top of being an ancient but is a difficult practice to pull off fifth year, I’m also what is known Celebrating Harry Potter culture on campus successfully. as a “townie.” I was born two miles The reading period right before west of campus in St. Elizabeth, LUMOS! (Lawrence University Magical Organization of Students) finals can be used to drunkenly went to school five miles east study in Mudd mere hours before of here and live in an old school Andrew Kim eral outstanding characteristics The organization does not end your test, ensuring an entertaining house in the middle of farm coun- Staff Writer of each house that would deter- there, however. If it did, LUMOS final even if you don’t pass, but the try seven miles south of Lawrence. ______mine a sortee’s inner Hogswartian. would be little more than a cup- reading period during midterms is Broadly, a typical Gryffindor is ramen version of Pottermore, J.K. Leaving the exotic confines of The final Harry Potter film a bit redundant. In my five years “thrill-seeking, self-giving, and Rowling’s custom site where users Lawrence to make an intrepid jour- passed through theaters this sum- at Lawrence, I have yet to take a loyal to friends”; a Hufflepuff, get sorted into Houses and live it ney to my homeland would not be mer, and fans are still trying to midterm exam after the midterm “group-oriented and reliable”; a up at a virtual Hogwarts. nearly as eventful as another stu- figure out how exactly they are to reading period. Ravenclaw, “serious about his or According to Doreza, it is not dent’s experience. negotiate their post-Potter lives. The placement of this mini- her studies and/or practicing” and enough for LUMOS members to Since it’s that time of the year, Though J.K. Rowling’s Deathly vacation is at an awkward part a Slytherin, “ambitious and con- simply attend house meetings and you could use this break to perfect Hallows inflicted its wonderful of the term. If it were moved to a cerned about pride and honor.” ponder ways to win the House your Halloween costume. I could damage back in 2007, for some, week earlier, it would be too close Currently, Ravenclaw house Cup. “We don’t want [the organi- go into detail on what I’m doing, the movie could have opened up to summer vacation, and if it were has gathered the most Lawrentians zation’s] success to be based on but that’s a story for another day. fresh wounds. moved to one week later, it would under its talons, with a one-per- house meetings, but on large-scale And by story, I mean column. And For others, it could have been be even more redundant. son plus over Slytherin, followed events. This way, it’s not as much by day, I mean next week. What I’m a release, a stamp of finality that Instead of tailoring the mid- by Gryffindor, and finally by the of a time commitment for people, trying to say is tune in next week, finally relieved them of the film term exam schedule to the calen- “very low amount of Hufflepuffs” and it’s just more flexible,” he same Jacob Horn time, same Jacob franchise’s belatedness and banal- dar, most professors simply place — approximately half that of says. Horn channel, for an exciting col- ity. Perhaps for both these reasons their exams right before read- Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Most importantly, these events umn on Halloween costume ideas. — nostalgia, as well as an acute ing period to ensure that their Harry Potter theorists will are aiming at something beyond Once again, if there’s anything awareness of the lack of nostalgia students will waste time and be always argue over what exem- the castle walls. Doreza, along you’d like to have me rant and — LUMOS has come at this time. unproductive. plifies each House, but for the with co-founders Sara Brannon rave and ridicule, simply send a The Lawrence University One shouldn’t actually study purposes of LUMOS, these place- and Emily Hamm, originally con- topic my way at jacob.e.horn@law- Magical Organization of Students during reading period. Like I said, ments are conducted primarily to ceived LUMOS during a choir trip rence.edu. created a mild fervor on cam- you’ll most likely be done with “increase interest by competition to Björklunden as a simple “Harry pus last week, as at least 475 your exams before it even starts. — people can earn points for their Potter club,” but they have expand- Lawrentians — roughly a third of house by planning and attending ed this conception to include a the student population — opened events, answering trivia questions more general philanthropic mis- their ears to the sorting hat’s on the LUMOS Facebook page, and sion. squeaky little voice — or rath- the like.” They see themselves as an The Lawrentian er, Will Doreza’s stressed one — The group also seeks to collab- aspiring student chapter to the outside Andrew Commons for an orate with its slightly older sister Harry Potter Alliance, a worldwide entry into one of Hogwarts’ four LU Quidditch, an intramural sport- non-profit organization that uses Houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, ing group that meets on the quad Harry Potter as a springboard with Ravenclaw or Slytherin. Mobile apps every Sunday afternoon to partake which to “fight the Dark Arts in Harry Potter fans have loved in “Muggle Quidditch.” Though the real world.” Their principal discussing the polarities of these now available! confined within the physical laws issues are literacy, equality and four houses and speculating on of the more mundane world, the human rights. Oppressed house which one they themselves would sport is what spokesperson Erik elves may not actually exist, but probably belong to. To join LUMOS Morrison calls a “combination of oppressed human beings do. To Search “The during this period, a Lawrentian soccer, dodgeball and hide-and- call someone a “Mudblood” may was to give his or her name and seek,” through which “LUMOS be foul play, but people call each Lawrentian” e-mail address, and fill out a cou- members will be awarded points other worse names based on race, ple checkboxes, à la Myers-Briggs. for attending Quidditch practices gender or sexual orientation. To Doreza, a LUMOS founder and extra points for winning a who helped design the quick per- match.” sonality quiz, had in mind sev- See Lumos on page 4

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 LARY: Buddying The Secret Lives of Our Profs: Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology up to give Lavanya Proctor

back Rachel Young Staff Writer Chelsea Johnson ______Staff Writer ______Schmidt Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Formed 20 years ago in 1991, Anthropology Lavanya Proctor the Lawrence Assistance Reaching grew up in New Delhi, India. She Youth program is one of the oldest received her bachelor’s, mas- volunteer opportunities on cam- ter’s and master of philosophy pus. This partnership, facilitated degrees in sociology from the by the Volunteer and Community University of Delhi, and then Service Center, pairs Lawrence stu- moved to the University of Iowa dents from all walks of life with in 2004. local Edison Elementary students While at the University of in an ongoing mentoring relation- Iowa, she received a master’s ship. degree in anthropology and grad- This program was original- uated with a PhD in the summer ly designed and suggested by an of 2010. Proctor was interviewed Edison counselor who saw that for a Lawrence University visit- the students had many needs ing assistant professor position that Lawrence students could fill. while she was in India over sum- Edison is a school of 336 stu- mer 2010, and this is her second dents, 49 percent of whom are on year teaching at Lawrence. reduced lunch. LARY Coordinator Megan RY: How did you originally Childs explained, "A lot of Edison become interested in pursuing students do come from fami- anthropology? lies with family issues or learn- LP: When I was 15 or 16, I ing disabilities, low income houses Photo by Nhi Nguyen studied sociology in high school. or have trouble relating to their Sociology in India is very simi- as I said, I really like living here, they will have American flags probably like his books. peers. For a lot of these children, lar to social anthropology, and I’m not sure I’d like living in a in their advertisements, or will I like all kinds of music, they don't have consistent support as I took more classes, I just big city as much as I enjoy the provide English training with an except for metal. I really at home. They need someone to be fell in love. I did deviate a lit- small town life. American accent. enjoy classic rock, things like a consistent older figure in their tle bit to wanting to pursue a I also think it’s anthropologi- RY: Besides your travels in Joplin and The Doors. I also life and listen to them." law degree after high school, cally interesting how much peo- India for your research, have you like Hindi songs, film songs, Buddies, as Lawrence students but then abandoned it and went ple in the Midwest talk about the done a lot of traveling? Bollywood music. I’m currently are called, spend two hours a back to anthropology. weather. I like listening to peo- LP: I’ve done a lot of travel- educating myself on Bach and week doing just that with the stu- I’ve been doing it ever since, ple talk about the weather. You’ll ing within India and the U.S., and Preservatation Hall jazz, which dents. Students are recommended and I just love it. I love learning be in the checkout line and hear I have been to South Africa, but are completely new areas of by their teachers for the program about people. I’ve known since I people saying ‘So, lovely day!’ or other than that, not too much. music for me. based on need, and are matched was a kid that I wanted to teach. ‘It’s so cold out!’ to people they I do like to travel, though, and RY: You’re also in charge of based on interest and age and/or I’m so happy that I’m able to don’t know. It’s great! I’d like to go to the countryside the Bollywood film series. gender preference of the buddy. teach, and be at a school where RY: What are you currently in the U.K. I grew up reading LP: Yes, I’m also organizing "There's no stigma," Childs teaching is emphasized. It’s been working on? James Herriot, and I feel like I the Bollywood film series this said. "The kids view the program a good experience. LP: Well, I’m a linguistic should visit the Yorkshire Dales, year with [Assistant Professor very positively, and there's a lot of RY: Since you lived in Iowa anthropologist, and currently he makes them sound so nice! It of Government Ameya] Balsekar. excitement about it." before, this isn’t the first time I’m studying the relationship probably won’t be like the book, Though I don’t have the patience Annually, 35 to 50 Edison stu- you’ve lived in the Midwest. between how English is per- but it’s something I’ve wanted to to sit through the serious dents are recommended for the LP: Yes, as a matter of fact, ceived as necessary for jobs do ever since I was a kid, so I’d Bollywood movies, I love the LARY program. Many students when I came to Lawrence, I was in the context of globalization really like to go. masala movies, with all of the keep their same buddy for all happy that I got to stay in the in Delhi. Very roughly put, my RY: What do you do when singing and the dancing. the years they are a LARY buddy, Midwest. I really like living in the studies focus on power dynam- you aren’t teaching? I confess I will sometimes which fosters stronger relation- Midwest, and so it was a big plus ics in relation to English. LP: I read a lot. I’m the type fast forward through the songs, ships. for me that I didn’t have to leave. I’m also very interested in of person who will read the unless I’m watching it with other Junior Caitlin Buhr has been a RY: However, the small town gender; so much of my work also backs of cereal boxes if there’s people. Watching Bollywood LARY buddy since her winter term Midwest is a lot different from has to do with gender dispari- nothing else to read. I just fin- films is a collective experience; freshman year and has kept her where you grew up, correct? ties and gender relations. I’m ished Terry Pratchett’s new book it’s so much more fun to do with buddy, a third grade boy, since LP: Yes, and I think that’s really hoping to be able to do a “Snuff.” I probably own every a group. then. what I like about it! I don’t miss project on gender in Bollywood. Terry Pratchett book ever writ- In many ways, I’ve started "[My buddy] needed me the crowds in Delhi, or the noise. That’s my next project, if it all ten; I love his work. liking Bollywood movies a lot because he probably doesn't get The Midwest doesn’t have any- comes together. I just got back Having read “Snuff,” I will more since I left India. Because enough attention at home," Buhr thing that I didn’t like about from doing research this sum- now most likely go back and those movies swallow up and said. "We work well together. He Delhi. It isn’t polluted, and as mer about English training insti- read some of the older Terry symbolize India, it’s a way to trusts me, and we have a lot of fun long as we don’t go swimming in tutes in India, which train people Pratchett books. Lots of peo- reconnect. I’m not sure if it’s together." the Fox River, we’re fine! for working at call centers. ple don’t like his books, as a very smart thing making it a Sophomore LARY buddy Becky I really like the quiet of the Much of my work from they require a certain sense of scholarly interest, but I do enjoy Dykes agrees that sometimes all a small town Midwest. I’m not sure that research focuses on how humor. However, if you like watching them very much. child needs is someone to listen. I’ll ever go back to living in India, America is represented in these Monty Python or “Hitchhiker’s "[My buddy] gained someone since I live and work here. Plus, training institutes. For example, Guide to the Galaxy,” you would she could be totally honest with," Dykes said. Students have a lot of flex- ibility about what they do with LUMOS also aims to send out sequence the longest and accu- Sundays at 1 p.m. Practices are their buddy. Students have played LUMOS its sparks into the community, mulate money for their respec- usually held at the quad, or in the together at recess, gone to class envisioning a “Harry Potter Day” tive chosen charities. More ten- case of inclement weather, at the together, gone to a park and continued from page 3 to not only indulge local school tative events are being brewed Recreation Center. many other activities. With per- Doreza, LUMOS events can be a children in their own Hogwartian in addition to these, and each People who have gotten sort- mission slips, students can even very palatable way to address fantasies — like choosing their house will take turns planning ed and are interested in becom- take their buddy off campus to such issues. own wand or getting sorted — and organizing smaller events. ing prefects can contact the head Lawrence. This helps promote the The Lawrence University Yule but also, and more importantly, People interested in getting of his or her respective house: idea of higher education with stu- Ball is vaunted as the big winter to encourage book-reading. sorted/joining LUMOS can email Gryffindor — Brooke Blowedorn, dents who "might not be exposed term event. A glamorous formal And, of course, no Harry [email protected] or consult Hufflepuff — Provie Duggan, to higher education otherwise," gala with catered services, it will Potter fandom of any kind is its Facebook page for more infor- Ravenclaw — Heather Gandre, Childs said. cost a mere meal swipe, with complete without a movie mara- mation. Slytherin — Abi Leveille. All these different activities additional proceeds donated to thon, during which hardy souls People interested in play- such organizations as the Harry will compete with each other to ing Muggle Quidditch are wel- Potter Alliance. see who can sit through the film come to join the scrimmage on See LARY on page 12 THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 FEATURES 5 Engaging human rights at Lawrence

Marie Jeruc Caribbean to shape policies in the focus group for this issue,” said themselves about other human Staff Writer United States and abroad. Brozek. rights issues through future ______Additionally, WOLA provides Ideally, WOLA hopes to collect presentations. Excessive gun violence and the opportunity for American citi- a total of 100,000 signatures for By attending the events high amounts of smuggled weap- zens to speak out against weapon its petition to help stop weapons provided during the Engaging onry in Mexico may seem far smuggling in Mexico. Those inter- smuggling. To add to this total, Human Rights series, stu- removed from the realities of life ested may sign the petition asking Brozek notes that students who dents can take advantage of in Appleton. It may also seem near- that President Obama help stop attended the Björklunden semi- the many opportunities to ly impossible for members of this gun smugglers to Mexico. For more nar will relay this petition and its learn about human rights and relatively small community located information and to access the peti- cause and aim to collect 1,000 sig- ways they may be violated in in Midwest America to do anything tion itself, you can visit the link natures from the Lawrence com- many other places and situ- about it. provided at the end of the article. munity. ations. Even though Lawrence However, for this reason, the Stephen Edward Scarff Brozek stated that this peti- may seem geographically isolat- months of October and November Memorial Distinguished Visiting tion and advocacy for this human ed from such problems, educa- are dedicated to the lecture Professor Alexander Wilde, previ- rights issue will not only spread tion and awareness help relate series Engaging Human Rights at ously director of WOLA, explained awareness of the issue to the stu- the situations to life here. Lawrence, which aims to expose the process of human rights aware- dent body but also will also active- According to student Will the community to the problems ness. It begins with “agenda set- ly engage students in a strategy Meadows, Lawrence provides the I n and conflicts of which it may not ting, or identifying an issue.” effective for students in a college opportunities for students to go addition to these two be aware, and also provide oppor- Then he stated that you try to campus. in depth into human rights issues. films, “The Reckoning,” directed tunities for social change. broaden the awareness so there’s Said Brozek, “We have the abil- With all of the opportunities on by Pamela Yates and produced by Specifically, the human rights genuine debate about it. There’s a ity as humans to feel empathy and campus, it is easy for students Paco de Onis, who also directed of many Mexican citizens have problem that exists, so we need to sympathy for others, but we need to find resources to get projects and produced “Granito,” will be been infringed upon when their address this as an issue politically to go beyond that and engage. It’s launched. screened Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Another personal safety is threatened daily or as public policy. not just enough to understand, Meadows said, “We want to discussion session with Yates and by violent drug cartels. According Some Lawrence students and we have to find a way to become make this an engaged experience. de Onis will follow this screening. to the Washington Office on Latin faculty experienced firsthand involved.” We want students to participate in Recently added to this series’ America, more than 40,000 people human rights agenda setting. They Ultimately, the importance an informed and educated way.” presentations is a short play. have been killed as victims of the worked directly with two members of human rights awareness and Some of these engaging experi- Professor of Theatre Arts Tim Troy ongoing drug war in the past five from WOLA at Björklunden last engagement relates to our obliga- ences will be presented during the is directing a semi-staged reading years. weekend. tion as people to understand the upcoming week. Three documen- of Harold Pinter’s play “One For However, this problematic According to Assistant world around us. taries addressing various human the Road.” situation is not only isolated to Professor of Government and Brozek asserted, “We need to rights topics will be shown in the This 30-minute performance drug traffickers and innocent civil- Stephen Edward Scarff Professor of strip politics away from human Warch Campus Center Cinema: will take place in the Cloak Theatre ian lives: it necessarily includes International Affairs Jason Brozek, rights. If we can address them as “State of Fear: The Truth about Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. This play details American involvement. WOLA’s the major agenda of this seminar universal human issues, we can Terrorism,” “Granito: How to Nail an interrogation in a dictatorship website also states that 70 per- was to address how organizations, go a long way to engaging a wider a Dictator” and “The Reckoning: and according to Professor Wilde, cent of weapons seized in Mexico specifically non-government orga- range of people.” The Battle for the International “it’s a very nice short piece; it’s between 2009 and 2010 were nizations, engage in human rights. So what more can LU stu- Criminal Court.” very powerful.” traced back to American sources. Since arms trafficking and dents do to engage themselves “State of Fear” will be screened To access more information WOLA is a major advocate for its subsequent infringement in human rights and do some- Oct. 23 at noon. “Granito,” which about weapons trafficking and to and is highly involved in this par- upon Mexican citizens’ human thing about complex and perva- Wilde helped advise, will be sign the petition online, please ticular issue of gun smuggling and rights is currently a major proj- sive human rights problems? Aside screened Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Following visit this website: http://www. violence. Essentially, WOLA pro- ect for WOLA, the representatives from directly engaging in an action this screening, the documentary’s change.org/petitions/pres-obama- motes human rights, democracy appealed to the Lawrence com- that aims to protect human rights, director and producer will hold a stop-illegal-gun-smuggling-that- and social justice by working with munity “to help develop a campus members of the Lawrence commu- discussion session in the cinema fuels-violence-in-mexico. partners in Latin America and the outreach program or a Lawrence nity can also continue to educate the following day, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Across the Pond: Oxford societies, high and low Steve Nordin champagne nets. Alcohol, indeed, lubricates Bullingdon Club, whose sto- While there are many ventures Staff Writer I, being of a more political incli- social life at Oxford quite a bit. ried alumni include the current obviously more hazardous, such as ______nation, am a member of “IRSoc”, or Perhaps it is drinks at the Oxford Prime Minister, David Cameron, hiking in Death Valley, riding on “I’m sorry; awfully busy with the International Relations Society. Union Society “Purple Turtle” bar King Edward VII, and Mayor Boris a late-night Greyhound bus, ask- my essay tonight. Maybe we’ll go As far as I can ascertain, the pur- after listening to debates in a hall Johnson of London. ing for the nearest Starbucks in out later in the week?” pose of this group is to train future frequented by Clinton, Churchill, These aristocratic “lads,” Mogadishu, or leaving your bicycle This phrase rolled off my Foreign Office envoys in the famed and many a hackish would-be as wealthy bros from the finest on the word of a Cambridge man, tongue with the casual fluency of British diplomatic arts. prime minister. Maybe it is “Boatie boarding schools of England are the manifold snares of Oxford a native speaker, though my inflec- In the manner of the Viscount Cocktails” with a college rowing known, don an unusual costume of social life can definitely distract tion was more Lawrentian than Castlereagh and Anthony Eden, society, where you socialize with dark blue tailcoat, mustard waist- a young student from his or her Oxonian. these neophyte diplomats learn to your crew and those of years past. coat, and blue silk bow tie, and studies. At Lawrence, there are a range distract their guests with a perfect- However, should you wish to sneak into an unsuspecting public Is it impossible, however, that of excuses for why one can’t go ly-knotted bow tie, the disarming have your pursuit of drink unadul- house. They then proceed to down these inane congregations of pecu- out to the Viking Room or down congeniality of the professional terated by any pretense of intel- prodigious amounts of alcohol and liar hobbyists serve some educa- College Avenue. Oxford, with its boozer and the soothing tones of lectual, social or athletic improve- wreak havoc on the unfortunate tional purpose? Perhaps learning penchant for formality, codifies meaningless conversation. ment, there are drinking societies. landlord’s establishment. the rules and traditions of the and establishes alternative excuses However, with the British Some are vaguely disguised, As the Oxford Socialist Party Oxford Heraldry Society prepares known as “societies.” Ambassadors to Luxembourg and such as the Oxford University would be quick to point out, these one well for adjusting for the less- One can find a society for most Ukraine scheduled to be in atten- Shark Hunting Club or the Hertford blue-blooded vandals then use forgiving and infinitely more com- any interest, sport, hobby, faction, dance for the next two meetings, I College Sauna Club, whose sole their familial wealth to buy their plex codes of adult life. religion or vice that one could wish cannot help but feel with the sus- responsibilities seem to be the pro- victims’ silence and cover the cost In any case, joining a society to pursue in the company of other picion of the oft-bamboozled colo- duction of bacchanalia and rather of repairs. After being encour- is an excellent reason to put the enthusiasts. nial naïf that beneath each of these spiffy T-shirts. aged to go underground by the usual excuses aside and get a pint For the would-be academic, clubbable creatures lurks a watch- Some, however, are faintly University, they have, so I’m told, with your mates, so I’ll find a ridic- there are subject-related societies, ful predator in the making. disturbing, such as the Penguins, moderated their excesses. ulous club tie and meander ever such as the Law Society, where the Thankfully, upon leaving, I dis- whose lewd and sexist behavior Victorian novelist Anthony further down the path toward truly great firms of London attempt to covered that not only do I still have will not sully the pages of this Trollope once quipped that English eccentricity. ensnare would-be barristers and my wallet, watch, petroleum con- publication and place my stipend “Oxford is the most dangerous solicitors with chocolate lures and cessions and ten fingers, but also a in jeopardy. place to which a young man can thoroughly enjoyable evening. 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6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 The diverse strengths STAFF EDITORIAL of Occupy Wall Street

Adam Kranz There are many forms and Staff Writer rationalizations for capitalism. Yet Conserving energy at night ______this division hasn't stopped the Consider this a letter to those system from killing 200 species a who are totally clueless and to day, or setting record corporate We at The Lawrentian have noticed that some buildings on campus are lit at all hours of the those who are just a little con- profits. day. This seems to contradict Lawrence’s well-advertised commitment to a sustainable and eco- fused. The Occupy Wall St. movement friendly campus. There are small changes that we as a community could make to conserve a sub- Think of Occupy Wall St. as a proves the inverse can be true stantial amount of energy on campus. counter-occupation. Occupation — for alternative systems. The battle The Warch Campus Center is open 24 hours a day. Subsequently, most of its lights are on the control of a resource, typically here is not between corporatism all night as well. Although we are aware that the building is still in use, we suggest that only the land, through violence or threat of and state socialism, for example— lights on the third floor be left on. The other lights could be motion-activated, so they would only violence — is an apt name for the the conflict is between social sys- be activated when needed. war on people and the planet that tems that value life and social Students can also help to save energy around campus by making the effort to turn off lights our civilization has undertaken. well-being and those that rely on that are not in use. In residence halls, most hallway, bathroom, computer lab and lobby lighting is The occupiers stand against this violence to prosper. left on all day. Students can simply switch off lights as they leave a room. very-much-alive legacy of violence While the movement has no Especially at night, students can turn off the lights in their hallway. In Hiett, for example, the by reclaiming spaces for real com- definite, explicit goals, there are hallway lights cannot be manually turned off. These lights could be dimmed at night, or a manual munities and realizing just alter- a variety of accomplishments by switch could be installed. Also, RLAs could make an effort to turn off unused lights at night, and natives. which its success can be gauged. to encourage their residents to do the same. While we understand the need for safety or emergency Occupy Wall St. is not an activ- The movement will be successful lights at night, dorms like Hiett use an excessive amount of energy to light the hallways at night. ist campaign like those organized to the extent that it politicizes the We at The Lawrentian commend Greenfire for already placing numerous reminders around by Amnesty International and American people, both by cultivat- campus to switch off lights that are not in use. We also commend efforts to save energy in the other hierarchical organizations. ing a sense of class consciousness Mudd’s bathrooms — the lights are usually off, and must be manually switched on. However, we It is not designed to achieve one and solidarity, and by engaging encourage the University to extend these efforts to larger buildings on campus — especially ones specific goal and then stop. It is, them in politics as a participatory that are not in use at night. Students can do their part as well, by making it a habit to turn off in fact, not designed to stop at all. sport. lights on campus when not in use. Those in power are completely Many people already have the baffled by the language of jus- sense that our government doesn't tice. They speak the language of function in the peoples' interest. hierarchy, privilege and violence. If people realize that politics can The most charitable thoughts they be meaningful and fun when you Rapture during reading period? Probably not have for the classes beneath them stand up and do it yourself, then is modest reform. Occupy Wall St. will have been a Just give us some modest success. Daniel Perret-Goluboff outside of the church during the Obviously, following all of The Occupation is also an end Staff Writer demands, they say, so we can span on his 90-year life. It could these failed predictions, Camping’s in itself. It is the public discussion, ______— and should, in my opinion — be base of followers has begun to water them down in Congress and placate the people enough that outside the narrow bounds set by Do you remember Harold argued, however, that he is using shrink. It would be a mistruth, they stop challenging the deeper the corporate-owned and corpo- Egbert Camping? No? I can’t his intelligence for all of the wrong however, to state that all people iniquities of the system. rate-thinking media, about politi- blame you. A quick refresher: reasons. have written him off as a non- The movement must refuse to cal issues. The occupation is train- Harold Camping is the president Camping makes these pre- credible source for predictions of limit its demands to incremental ing a generation of leaders to meet of “Family Radio,” an American dictions based on a mixture of the rapture. reform and refuse to allow itself the logistical and spiritual chal- Christian broadcasting group flawed biblical numerology and People around the United to be co-opted by established insti- lenges of popular movement-build- based in California which incor- his assumptions regarding what States — albeit far fewer people tutions like the Democratic party. ing and community organizing. rectly predicted that the rapture comprises a virtuous lifestyle. He than last May — have sold their Only then will the movement stand It embodies many alternative would occur last spring on May 21. does not, however, do anything belongings, liquidated their assets a chance at achieving its dreams ways of structuring community I’m sure it’s been a while since to attempt to get his followers to and begun traveling the country to for a more just society. and sharing resources. Decisions you thought about him. Contrary act in a more virtuous manner. All spread Camping’s message of the Occupy Together is a move- are made through consensus. to what one might expect from him Camping truly does is attempt to end. It’s difficult not to feel bad for ment that is just as ideologically Community needs are filled by following the farce that was his scare people into believing what he these individuals, but these results varied as the system it opposes. volunteer-based working groups. last prediction, Camping is back at does in order to quell his own inse- are to be expected of anyone with Just as industrial capitalism isn't Resources are distributed based on it with a new round of statements. curities and further his own cause. a broad enough medium to spread dictated by a single underlying need, not privilege. This week’s flavor? The end of Don’t get me wrong, I do believe their message — no matter how ideology, there is no one vision for More than anything else, time will, allegedly, be happening it is Camping’s right to exercise absurd. the solution. Occupy Wall St. proves to the today, Oct. 21, 2011. his free speech and predict these As you read this article and Nor should there be! Solutions world that resistance is fertile. Obviously, I don’t affirm things to his heart’s delight. Let’s the world has — ideally — not must be diverse, locally appropri- Wall St. is the seat of an empire Camping’s prediction. I do find it step back and observe this man’s come to an end, you might be led ate and community-built in order that extends across the world and astonishing, however, that national track record, though. Camping has to wonder where all of this leaves to be stable and just. into the lives of Americans. Just media continues to give this clown now predicted the coming of the Mr. Camping. Harold resides in The embrace of intellectual as the hegemony extends into the coverage. This is a man who has rapture three separate times — Oakland, where one can only imag- diversity is one of the movement's homes and cities of the empire, so earned his livelihood through scar- May 21, 1988; Sept. 6, 1994; May ine he will continue to broadcast main strengths. Occupy Wall St. too does the resistance. ing people stupid enough to buy 21, 2011 — without any sort of his radio show. has united many groups together You are the 99 percent. This into his theories. Camping is, for success. This is a man in the twilight of in solidarity to fight for a com- is your movement, your moment all intents and purposes, a bully. Camping doesn’t quite see it his life, who has made a career out mon purpose, rather than allow- to make history and to remake That said, Camping is not an that way, though. When confront- of publicly stating things that very ing those in power to divide and the world. Look up “Occupy” unintelligent man. He earned a ed last May regarding the inaccu- few people care about and fewer conquer by bickering over their Appleton, and find some time to Bachelor’s of Science in civil engi- racy of his most recent apocalypse still take seriously. The silver lin- preferred alternative to capitalism. get out there. neering from the University of prediction, Camping stated that a ing? There may be hope for us California-Berkeley in 1942, and “spiritual” judgment had occurred, English majors after all. has held numerous esteemed posi- one that could not be observed tions of employment both in and with the naked eye.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 An inconsistent presidency Alan Duff troops in Iraq, seeming to promote ful; it just moved its war efforts Staff Writer peace even though he did decide from Iraq to Afghanistan and Libya ______to keep 50,000 active personnel in instead. THE RIGHT TO REST AND LEISURE In 2009, the Nobel Peace Iraq to help the Iraqi army. Those Obama’s ideas for peace in Prize was awarded to President forces are scheduled to leave by the holy land did seem promising mandatory breaks for meals. As Barack Obama. In the words of the Dec. 31 of this year. though. In his first 2009 speech one farm worker described it, committee, it was given “for his If Obama keeps his promise, about the Israeli-Palestinian con- “They want us to work more than extraordinary efforts to strengthen this would show his dedication flict, Obama discussed the impor- a machine can.” international diplomacy and coop- to a more peaceful world. Along tance of statehood for Palestine as The denial of rest and leisure, eration between peoples.” Very few with that, Obama also signed a a path toward peace. indeed of any time off at all, has expected this to be awarded to 2010 treaty with Russia named the By allowing Palestine to be a serious long-term effects for farm man not even a year into his presi- Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty state recognized by all nations, workers in many realms of their dency. that called for a specific decrease peace would be realized, and the lives. As one doctor explained at According to CNN, what was of certain nuclear arsenals in each states of Israel and Palestine could a TEDx Talk given in Oakland, most surprising was that “nomina- of the countries. discuss a peaceful resolution as Calif. last Friday, working with tions for the prize had to be post- While these actions did pro- equals. But in 2011, in a radi- no breaks, weekends, or holidays marked by Feb. 1, only 12 days mote a more peaceful world, cal reversal of policy, Obama ada- — as they do — leads to chronic after Obama took office.” Obama’s other foreign actions mantly blocked the Palestinian bid medical conditions such as tendi- Even the president himself have not reflected the same com- for statehood, resulting in a frus- nitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, ten- stated that he was “surprised and mitment to peace. His invasion of trated Palestinian government. nis elbow and the early onset of deeply humbled” for receiving so Pakistan to find Osama Bin Laden, Though Obama was awarded Marika Straw arthritis, all of which often persist prestigious an award, and that he while commendable, did cause the Nobel Prize like other famous Columnist quite a stir and sent the message American Presidents such as ______for years after farm workers have would use the prize as a “call to stopped working. action” for what he would do in the that the U.S. does not care about Theodore Roosevelt and Jimmy “Everyone has the right to rest Farm workers are unable to remainder of his presidency. the borders of sovereign nations Carter, his original ideals for peace and leisure, including reasonable spend time with their families, Looking back, though, Obama when it comes to achieving our have changed over the last three limitation of working hours and particularly since their families are receiving the Nobel Peace Prize goals. years. periodic holidays with pay.” often in another country, waiting seems premature, even faulty. Along with his invasions, the Instead of a pro-peace presi- Why is this a human right? for the paltry wages they send With only a year and a few months surge of troops in Afghanistan dent, we have a president whose If you’re asking this question, each week. Perhaps most heart- left in his presidency, it’s time from 2009 is still there, and while policies are committed to neither I would recommend you look into breaking is the loss of educational for Obama to live up to his Nobel the President stated that he is the hawk nor the dove, but moves the histories of labor movements opportunities for farm workers. Peace Prize and show some of the interested in removing troops, between the two seemingly at ran- around the world. For centuries, Although education is also a promise that the Norwegian Nobel the process is slow and lacks the dom. Hopefully, Obama will decide laborers have demanded the right human right, children as young as Committee saw in his first weeks finality of his earlier speeches for on a foreign policy in his final year to rest and leisure, which is often 12 years old are allowed to work of office. removing troops from Iraq. that favors peace instead of war so guaranteed through paid holidays in the farming industry. Children At the beginning of his presi- What happened to the presi- he can live up to his Nobel Prize and limits on working hours. who work in farming are unable dency, Obama began promoting dent that seemed to promise a and actually be a consistent for- Take a look at the birth of the to go to school and therefore, are the ideas of peace when he start- more peaceful world? The United eign policy leader. labor movement in Wisconsin in deprived of the opportunity to ed calling for the removal of all States didn’t become more peace- the latter half of the nineteenth receive an education and have a century. Listen to some Woody better future. Guthrie songs. Look up the strong The effects of the long-term history of miners’ unions in Chile. denial of rest and leisure are even Oprah Winfrey withdrawal Look up why we have weekends. more damaging psychologically. Labor movements pushed hard For a very tame comparison, con- Bob Trettin tant things for an hour every day. could give that could eclipse what for guarantees of the right to rest for The Lawrentian Oprah’s show will be missed by she had already given. sider your state of being after a ______and leisure. Why? Let’s take a look solid week of continuous cram- many, perhaps even by Oprah. I What is there to give away after at a contemporary group of work- ming and sleep deprivation. Well, it’s official. Oprah’s just hope she does not become the millions of dollars and houses and ers that is denied this right. Chances are you’re not at network is struggling. Perhaps Brett Favre of daytime TV. cars? What will someone do with Farm workers in the United your best. In fact, you’re probably the most successful woman in Oprah’s power and influence an unlimited supply of Skittles or States are currently denied many downright snarly, about to burst America has finally encountered have stretched farther than many their own personal mountain? Is human rights, including but not into tears or just depressed. some troubles. could have ever imagined. The it even possible to gift a planet? limited to the right to join trade The creators of the UDHR The answer to your question world was scheduled to end May After a certain point, generosity unions — yes, this is also a human understood this. They under- is “no,” I do not feel any amount 21, 2011, but God postponed that becomes impractical. Oprah tran- right — the right to an adequate stood that to fully experience of sympathy toward her whatso- to accommodate to Oprah’s finale. scended that level and could no standard of living and the right to being human, to truly be yourself, ever. She is planning a re-launch Many people dropped everything longer out-do herself. rest and leisure. and perhaps more importantly, to of her network in hopes that it will to stare intently at their television The effects of Oprah’s fare- Among many other abuses treat other people well, you need flourish the second time around. sets as Oprah captivated them one well are astronomical, of course. against both international human some down time. In other words, I, however, hope it does not suc- last time with her seemingly hyp- Her devoted fans are left in a state rights and our own federal laws, rest and leisure are necessary to ceed. This lady has had enough notic capabilities. of confusion, especially between they are often forced to work uphold human dignity. success in my opinion. Let me take So why has Oprah chosen to the hours of four and five. People extremely long days — we’re talk- Think of your state of being you back to four months ago, to leave her throne? Has she grown everywhere are in pandemonium! ing about 12 to 16 hours/day — after midterms, compounded by Oprah’s final episode. tired of her position? Did her sup- Chaos! Faithful, committed view- for extremely low pay. factors of hundreds and time peri- After 25 years of extreme gen- posed “friend,” Dr. Phil, threaten ers don’t know what to do during In Florida, workers must pick ods of years, combined with the erosity, life-changing kindness and her into departure? that hour of their day! more than two tons of tomatoes realities of living in a state of weight fluctuation, Oprah hosted I do not believe so. I think the This predicament has become per day just to make the state min- chronic poverty. We have it pretty the finale of her show May 25, answer is much simpler and less known as Winfrey Withdrawal, and imum wage of $6/hour. They do good, don’t we? 2011. She is arguably one of the sinister. I think that Oprah simply it should be taken seriously. Those not have weekends. They do not Here at Lawrence, we often most influential African American could not top herself anymore. She effected by Winfrey Withdrawal get paid for working overtime. bemoan our lack of free time, our women in history, and her heart exceeded her limit of generosity. should try taking a nap or doing For most employers of farm high-stress schedules, our overbur- has undoubtedly touched the lives She is known for giving the big- daily chores or reading a book workers, the concept of paid holi- of countless people. She gave her gest, most extravagant, life-alter- — preferably one not included days or even sick days is a joke. viewers laughs, hope, love, joy and ing gifts that money could buy, Workers aren’t even entitled to See With Dignity on page 12 a reason to neglect more impor- and there was not much else she See Winfrey on page 12

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 The Rosebuds bring gritty folk sound to campus Cameron Carrus like “I Was Born in the City.” They it was apparent that all of their and the band would slowly layer est part of the song. Staff Writer ended their short, sweet 30-minute old tunes were engrained in their in to build the momentum of the The band drew a diverse audi- ______set with an energetic cover of the heads, as those were really tight song. Hart used reverb during ence; there were a couple of older The Lawrence Band Booking Beatles’ “All My Lovin’.” and abrupt. climactic sections to fill out the folks in the crowd, bobbing their Committee presented North When The Rosebuds took the Lead singer and guitarist Ivan texture, but the simple fact that heads along with other students Carolina-based band The Rosebuds stage, they opened with a tight Howard led the band with his he had an electric violin added in the back, while the feistier ones on Sunday, Oct. 16 in the Esch- drum and bass driven groove, lay- rich, medium-range voice, remind- a guitar-like essence to his lines. danced up front. The crowd was Hurvis Studio. The band is cur- ered with guitar and violin and ing one of Thom Yorke at times. Crisp used a range of sounds on enthralled by the performance rently on the final leg of their sum- coupled with a smooth keyboard Howard’s vocals were supported her keyboard, ranging from a cut- from the start, and the band kept mer tour promoting their new CD, sound. Looking at their setup, one by keyboardist Kelly Crisp’s and ting synth to a smooth Wurlitzer. the audience’s interest throughout. “Loud Planes Fly Low.” would have thought they were in violinist Daniel Hart’s vocal harmo- Bassist Jeremy Boettcher would Howard even encouraged people to Opening for The Rosebuds for another folk set like the one nies. As the lead man of the band, tastefully fill in the lower registers, sing a hook on one of the songs. was a group of Lawrence stu- preceding it. Although the band Howard proved to be very humble thickening the low-end harmonies. The Rosebuds closed their set dents, led by Trevor Litsey on did have some folk elements, their and appreciative of the crowd’s The Rosebuds paid homage to with “Woods,” a cut from their guitar. Accompanying him were sound was full and grittier than support. their North Carolina home, playing new album. It included a drum Abby Guthmann on vocals and your average folk music. The band My favorite aspect of The a song named after the local Cape solo from Matheny, in addition to Tom Pilcher on drums. The band had a very laid back feel, and Rosebuds’ show was the great Fear River. On this upbeat and an a cappella section, which was performed original material of between the layering of the chord- range of textures that they pur- energetic tune, the band showed accompanied by some supportive Litsey’s, providing a very intimate al instruments and the driving sued within every song. They are off their multi-instrumental capa- clapping from the crowd. setting for the audience with their rhythm section the vibe became capable of producing that “wall bilities. Crisp played tambou- Crisp was pleased with the mellow folk sound. The crowd trance-like at times. of sound” typical of bands like rine, while Hart played the guitar. performance. She said the band fell to a whisper as Litsey and Most of the songs that The Explosions in the Sky, but they Adding to the energy of the piece “had a great turnout. It was really Guthmann blended vocal har- Rosebuds performed were from used that effect very sparingly. were the vocal unisons, which fun playing for everyone, and we’d monies beautifully over Litsey’s their new album. It may be for this Sometimes, drummer Logan effectively cut through the mix. love to come back and do it again sparse guitar parts. Litsey’s coun- reason that some of the endings to Matheny would be the only one The vocal line on this song, as with sometime.” try roots were showcased in tunes their songs were ambiguous, but playing behind Howard’s vocals, a lot of other songs, is the catchi- Turtle Island Quartet: Classically-minded genre benders Justin Jones self-consciously styled as a “cross- imaginative but they read more Jimi Hendrix and Darwin's theo- the idiosyncrasies of jazz, rock, Arts & Entertainment Editor over” ensemble, actively integrat- like cadenzas than spontaneous, ry of evolution. The piece devel- and the long, cumbersome history ______ing a diverse spectrum of musi- Hendrix-style odysseys. oped organically, comfortably and of the string quartet and classi- After weeks of anticipatory cal idioms and styles. However, The quartet's first Hendrix num- seemed to encompass much of cal music in general is a unique adulation, Turtle Island Quartet all this cross-genre fusing takes ber, “All Along the Watchtower,” what the earlier pieces had hinted challenge to a group like this — took to the chapel stage last place within and is guided by a stressed Balakrishnan's notion of at and then backed away from. one that Coltrane, Gillespie and Friday, Oc. 14. I was surprised to strictly defined notion of what a Hendrix as a “lyrical,” emotional There was free “integration” Hendrix never had to contend with see music stands and amplifiers on string quartet is and how it should composer. And though I tend to of a variety of musical traditions, — and they deserve ample praise stage as I had made a number of sound. agree with him that Hendrix isn't with Balakrishnan's background in for taking it on. assumptions about what a group As such, all the group's ensem- all about being loud or heavy, TIQ's Indian music taking on a promi- Yet, to call Turtle Island like TIQ did and what they stood ble playing was precise, expressive intricate arrangements tended to nent role. Though there seemed to Quartet “the future of classical for. I'd heard the group referred to and sometimes disappointingly obscure the more straightforward be less emphasis on improvisation, music,” as some critics have, seems as “jazz string quartet” so many predictable. The obvious, classical aspects of the songs. the quartet's playing seemed more like a rather shortsighted progno- times that I hadn't anticipated how cadences they insisted on append- The chapel's lengthy reverb natural and spontaneous than it sis. It not only assumes that all the classically-minded they were as ing to the ends of most of their time didn't help with clarity, nor had on earlier less score-oriented music worth writing has already musicians. pieces quickly grew tiring as did did it provide much intimacy for numbers. been written, but that it's possible After violinist David their refusal, with the exception of the ensemble's sound. This was These players are all excel- to completely remove music from Balakrishnan's first solo there was cellist Mark Summer, to play out- particularly evident on some of the lent improvisers, however, and it its original context without a loss a short burst of applause from the side the normal timbral range of jazz pieces the quartet performed. was in their solo playing that each of meaning or purpose. back of the hall that quickly fell their instruments. Cellist Mark Summer's driving per- player’s individual background I think the TIQ appreciates silent. After the next few solos the I had expected a concert devot- cussive rhythms and graceful bass emerged. Balakrishnan's compo- such difficulties and react to them audience started to catch on, inter- ed to Jimi Hendrix to be natu- lines usually cut through but the sitional mentality, Summer's per- in ways that set them apart from jecting forced, awkward applause ral and overtly improvisatory and interesting accompaniments pro- cussive, expansive palette; Kittel's most “crossover” artists. At the here and there, still seemingly though the quartet did loosen up vided by Kittel and Mads Tolling bright fiddle-oriented playing and same time, I think they'd agree unsure of which etiquette — jazz at times, there was something inau- sometimes got drowned out. Tolling's darker jazzy lines all with me when I say that the type or classical — they were to abide thentic about their organicism. The Interestingly, the most enjoy- made striking appearances. of music they make is simply not by. elaborate, unaccompanied solos able part of the concert was But these individualities some- sustainable enough to be upheld Then again, that may have that Balakrishnan and Jeremy the quartet's performance of times felt masked by the fixed- as a harbinger for all of 21st cen- been part of the point. TIQ is Kittel improvised at the ends of a Balakrishnan's “Tree of Life,” ness of their sound as a “string tury music. few of the pieces were broad and a series of pieces informed by quartet.” The need to reconcile NPR Music: Widening the breadth of musical awareness Paul Smirl base that covers all of these artists, Staff Writer provides in depth analysis of new ______music, streams free albums before With blog culture riding high they are released and live concerts and thousands of websites offer- from across the nation. Could it be ing quick and easy song down- — gasp — a radio station? loads, finding free music is as easy Indeed. NPR Music, a branch as getting the runs from eating at of National Public Radio, was Andrew Commons. Yet, like the launched in 2007 “to present cafeteria, the music found on the public radio music programming Internet can sometimes leave a bad and original editorial content for taste in your mouth. music discovery.” Just over four Walking towards the meta- years later, it appears that not only phorical music serving line, you has NPR accomplished this goal, torrent your music and find trendy Listen” service, programming that ly covered Neil Young’s “Bridge see an array of options. But, due with listeners nationwide revel- leaks from the indie-er-than-shit works to the advantages of not School Concert” album, Daptone/ to the layout, each option’s smell ing in unique insights taken from blogosphere, but what if you want only listeners, but the artist them- Voodoo Funk anthology “El Rego” blends with all the others and unique programs such as All Songs music podcasts, or to hear live, selves. “First Listen” offers the and Joseph Calleja’s new opera nothing seems to look appetizing. Considered and World Café with in-studio sessions from touring public a free, legal way to hear record, “The Maltese Tenor.” And while an underground blog David Dye, but they have changed bands, or to stream your favorite full albums weeks before they are With their broad tastes and may tempt you with ‘indie’ cred, the music industry in the process. group’s set from across the coun- released. In doing so, listeners can insistence on quality, NPR is help- most appear either watered down To continue the food analogy try as it is happening? sample music before buying it, ing sculpt modern music culture, or too salty. from before, NPR is an organic NPR has all of these thing, and artists are able to profit on widening the breadth of musical Now, readers, I know that you farm, an open-air market and a and with its diverse range of pop, their unreleased material because awareness and creating a friendly, already have your favorite musi- corner bodega, all with the nation- hip-hop, classical, jazz and world of subtle advertising. I promise it appetizing way to discover and lis- cal artists, be they John Coltrane, al outreach of a supermarket content, things taste pretty good doesn’t get in the way of the music. ten to music — without giving you the Emerson String Quartet, maybe chain. Oh, and did I mention that to me. Supporting the art of the album the runs. Adele or, perhaps, Radiohead. But their services are free? Yet, what is really delicious and promoting an array of new where can you go to find a data- I know, I know — you can just about NPR is their influential “First musical styles, NPR has recent- THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 OCTOBER ARTS CALENDAR according to THEARTIST EMILY A&E Editor Justin Jones SPOTLIGHT COOK

Morgen Moraine for The Lawrentian ______

Senior Emily Cook is a double major in clarinet performance and music education, and most of her days are filled to the brim with music. A dedicated student, Friday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m., Memorial she spends on average seven Chapel: Richard Goode (Artist hours a day playing clarinet, Series) both in personal practice and in Concert pianist Richard Goode rehearsals. has been hailed for his evocative, She performs with the tremendously emotional interpre- Lawrence Symphony Orchestra tations of Classical and Romantic and Wind Ensemble, as well as music. His performing career has three student groups, a wind taken him around the world with quintet, a trio and a sextet. concerts and recitals in places She says, “I love playing in diverse as Japan, Amsterdam, Paris the large ensembles, but cham- and New York. Goode will also be ber music is by far my favorite giving a master class and lecture thing to do.” on Oct. 22. She rehearses with her quin- tet four times a week and is Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m., Deep preparing a recital with them of Listening Band (World Music twentieth century American wind Photo courtesy of Emily Cook Series) quintet music. With her recital coming up on reading and writing poetry, to Carnegie Hall at the end of Comprised of a venerable trio Originally from Mendon, Ill., Oct. 27, Cook has been busily pre- though she won’t let you read February, and she is excited to be of musicians and composers— she started playing piano in sec- paring. For her recital she will be any of her own work. Some of her able to accompany them. Pauline Oliveros, Stuart Dempster ond grade and then clarinet in playing a piece by her “absolute favorite poets are Pablo Neruda, Her career dreams would and David Gamper—create immer- fifth grade. She had wanted to favorite composer” Béla Bartók. Octavio Paz, and Latin American be to find a way to incorpo- sive, organic bodies of sound in play the Oboe since she could When asked why Bartók was her poets in general. rate playing professionally and the name of the art of listening. then play the English horn, which favorite, she answered, “Bartók is Cook also considers herself teaching. However, she is focus- Memorial Chapel is to be “electron- she thought “was just the most one of those composers I can lis- a “Trekkie”: Her favorite series is ing on performance right now. ically transformed into a hall with beautiful thing in the world.” ten to over and over again, and I “The Next Generation,” and if she After Lawrence, Cook plans to 20 seconds or more of reverb.” But after playing clarinet in just hear more stuff every time.” had to choose a season it would attend graduate school in clari- This is definitely a must-experi- middle school, she wasn’t about She programmed Bartók’s be three or four. She loves spend- net performance. Her top choice ence type of concert. to switch. She played in band “Contrast” because it is the only ing time outdoors running, biking is Rice University in Houston, and marching band all through piece he wrote that features and hiking; she has done several Texas, but she is also considering Sunday Oct. 23rd, 7 p.m. Harpeth high school, and was attracted the clarinet and isn’t for full trips with the Outdoor Recreation University of Colorado-Boulder Rising to Lawrence because of the many orchestra. She also will be per- Club here at Lawrence. Cook also and the Peabody Institute. Harpeth Rising, of Nashville, opportunities the conservatory forming “Press Release” by com- won the Freshman Studies essay At some point before or after Tenn., is a group of classically- provided. poser David Lang for solo bass contest in 2009 for her essay grad school, Cook would like to trained musicians making music She says, “Even though the clarinet, “Four Pieces” by Alban on Borges titled “Borges’s Real move to India to study traditional influenced by folk, bluegrass, Con is a bit smaller than some Berg, which according to Cook is Concern.” Indian clarinet. She says since she and Celtic music. They’re cur- other music schools, the fact that “scary sounding, but cool” and In February, Cook will start took a class on the music of India rently touring in support of their we have things like the Gamelan, “Le Tombeau De Ravel” by Arthur student teaching through the and the Middle East, she has been new album, “Dead Man’s Hand,” that there’s so much you can Benjamin: “cool waltzes in whole Chicago program at Whitney very interested in the clarinet and Sunday’s concert is free to do with ethnomusicology or with tone scales.” M. Young Magnet High School. tradition in India. She joked, “If Lawrence students. baroque music and just all the As comes with any double She remarked, “Whatever you anyone has a good way to get to different things that the Con major, Cook is very busy, but could want, they probably do India or Turkey to study clarinet offers, makes it so that pretty when she is not in the practice a pretty good job of it there.” there, tell them to call me up.” much anybody can get involved.” room or rehearsing, she enjoys Their top ensemble will be going “Looking for Alaska” legitimizes young adult fiction Natalie Schermer the list is endless and varied. “Twilight,” young adult fiction student obsessed with famous last these common subjects are themes Staff Writer Personally, I hate “Twilight”for doesn’t get taken seriously, and words. of loss, poverty and depression. ______what it’s done to young adult lit- thus, the authors who choose to Miles is starting his first year The story isn’t told in traditional erature. write for this field often get passed at Culver Creek boarding school chapters, either. Instead, it’s divid- A relatively new genre, there’s over. Personally, I’m a big propo- and from the very beginning we’re ed into two parts: before and after. always been a stereotype that nent of the idea of young adult lit- introduced to a great set of char- There’s an event in the story young adult literature, because of erature as just that: literature. acters: Chip “The Colonel,” who that changes everything, and Green its intended audience, is somehow I believe the same themes and promptly decides to call Miles doesn’t hide from the emotions beneath “real” fiction written for ideas which supposedly separate “Pudge” — it’s funny because and reactions this event provokes. mature adults. There persists a YA from the real stuff can be he’s skinny; Takumi, who wears He doesn’t shy away from serious belief that everything young adult expressed just as well, if not bet- a fox hat whenever he’s up to no themes because of the intended is simplified — simpler prose, sim- ter, for a young adult audience. good; and of course, the beauti- audience or young protagonist; if pler ideas, simpler themes. Markus Zusak did this with his ful, smart, mysterious Alaska, who anything, the emotions are more This isn’t to say there aren’t novel “The Book Thief” — pub- Miles promptly falls for. real because of the slightly sim- young adult novels that are like lished as YA in the U.S., but popu- Alaska quickly becomes the pler, conversational tone of the this. There are plenty of them. lar among young and old. In fact, center of Miles’ life at Culver novel. But these sorts of books exist in it was released as adult fiction in Creek. He hangs out with her and “Looking for Alaska” presents adult fiction, too: romance novels Australia and New Zealand. her friends and gets included when a strong case for the merits of YA and pulp mysteries and endless There’s a fine line between the they decide to play a prank on literature. If more people thought Danielle Steele books. two, and sometimes the only real their rivals at school. On the sur- of John Green instead of Stephenie Novels like “Twilight” perpetu- difference is where they’re shelved face, “Looking for Alaska” seems Meyer when they heard the term ate this perception of YA litera- in the bookstore or the age of the like exactly what you’d expect young adult, maybe literature ture. They’re the reason Barnes protagonist. from a young adult novel: high snobs wouldn’t look down on the People hate “Twilight” for a and Noble now has a “Paranormal One author who walks this line school, drinking, partying and rela- genre quite as much anymore. lot of reasons: there’s too much Teen Romance” section. Seriously, admirably well is John Green. His tionships. romance, Edward is creepy, guys, that’s not a genre. novel “Looking for Alaska” tells But “Looking for Alaska” goes Stephenie Meyer can’t write — Because of novels like the story of Miles, a high school much deeper than that. Behind THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 Wind, congestion slows cross country Alex York with a strong headwind for much the next two to cross the line with Rosie Graber who also dropped Staff Writer of the race. Running in the larg- times of 26:58 and 27:16, respec- over thirty seconds off her season ______est field of runners that they will tively. Freshman Kyle Dockery fin- best, running behind Ratliff with On paper, the team scores face all season, the first mile was ished the race in 27:34, ahead of a 26:02. look disheartening. After having “pretty hectic,” remarked Coben. a group of Lawrentian men lead Freshman Maggie Mahaffa fol- beaten the rival Grinnell team at “With hundreds of runners jos- by Coben. Running a 27:57, Coben lowed directly behind Graber with the Roy Griak Invitational several tling for position it can get pretty was followed directly by fresh- her time of 26:04. Jumping for the weeks ago, the Lawrence men’s crazy,” he said. Coben saw several man Pat Mangan and sophomore first time into the scoring five was cross-country team was edged out runners fall at the beginning and Dan Thoresen, who ran 27:59 and sophomore Kelsey Steffens with a by a mere six points at last week- “actually had to jump over some- 28:09, respectively. time of 27:43. end’s Brooks Invitational at Lake body to avoid a pileup.” On the women’s side, the The Viking women are look- Breeze Golf Course. After the race thinned out theme of continuous improvement ing to one-up themselves from The Vikings, despite the loss over the course of the next couple again rang true. Also battling the their conference meet last year: to Grinnell, are keeping it in per- miles, the Viking men were able wind and congestion, the Vikings “We are hoping to beat our place spective. Commented senior Tom to move up and place respect- were able to put together a solid in conference from last year and Standings Coben, “Ultimately it's the confer- ably against staunch competition. effort around the team. be in the top four teams,” com- School Conf Overall ence meet that matters to us, not Remaining atop the standings for Senior standout Emily Muhs mented Ratliff. “We have a com- the Brooks invite.” Nevertheless, Lawrence was junior standout Sam again led the Vikings with her sea- petitive conference, but I think we Football several of the Viking men had Stevens, who covered the 8,000 m son best time of 23:54. Standing can do it!” standout races, including Coben, course in 26:03. out were big races from sopho- Both the men’s and women’s Monmouth 6-0 6-1 who dropped 30 seconds on his Just as it was the previ- more Anna Ratliff, who dropped team have a break from racing this Illinois College 5-1 6-1 season personal best. ous weekend at the Gene Davis close to half a minute off her weekend but are preparing for the Carroll 4-2 5-2 The course lived up to its name Invitational, sophomore Curran career personal best, running a Conference Meet in Ripon the fol- Grinnell 4-2 5-2 Saturday by providing the racers Carlile and senior Sam Estrem were 25:37 for 6,000 m, and senior lowing Saturday. Ripon 4-2 5-2 St. Norbert 4-2 4-3 Lake Forest 1-5 1-5 Beloit 1-5 1-6 Women's tennis take third at MWC Championships Lawrence 1-5 1-6 Beth Larsen quickly at No. 5 and No. 6 singles, At No. 3 singles, Gayatri Beloit (6-2, 6-0) in the quarterfinal Knox 0-6 0-7 Staff Writer respectively, giving Grinnell a five- Malhotra went 1-2 for the day, los- and Carroll (6-2, 2-6, 6-2) in the ______point lead and an automatic win, ing to Carroll’s Kate Rasmussen in semifinal. They took the cham- Men’s Soccer The Lawrence University which ended the remaining singles the consolation finals. Christina pionship with a 6-0, 6-4 victory women’s tennis team traveled to matches early. Schaupp went 3-0 for the day at over Grinnell’s Athreya and Krull. Carroll 5-0-0 6-6-1 Rockford, Ill. last weekend to com- On Saturday and Sunday, the No. 4 singles, taking first place Dalton and Schmidt defeated Lake Monmouth 4-0-2 7-4-2 pete in the Midwest Conference Vikings came back fired up for in the No. 4 singles competition. Forest at No. 2 doubles (6-2, 6-3) Beloit 4-2-0 5-7-1 Championships. Several girls pro- the Midwest Conference Individual She swept Beloit’s Taylor Jones but lost in the semifinals against Lawrence 4-2 5-9 gressed far into the singles and Championship competitions. At (6-0, 6-0) in the quarterfinals and Grinnell (0-6, 6-2, 4-6). Schaupp Lake Forest 2-2-1 10-2-2 doubles tournament play, and the No. 1 singles, senior captain Beth moved on to defeat Carroll (6-0, and Geoffrey made it to the No. 3 Ripon 2-3-1 4-8-3 team took third overall in the con- Larson defeated Knox’s Megan 6-4) and Grinnell (6-2, 6-3) to take doubles final competition but lost Illinois College 1-3-1 6-5-3 ference. Funk 6-1, 6-0 in the quarterfinals the No. 4 singles championship. to Grinnell 4-6, 0-6. St. Norbert 1-4-1 1-10-1 Friday night, the Vikings com- and moved on to a swift victory Hannah Geoffrey went 2-1 to The Vikings ended their season Grinnell 1-4-0 3-9-1 peted against Grinnell College in over Grinnell’s Sadhana Athreya earn her second place at No. 5 sin- 3rd in the conference. When asked Knox 0-4 1-11 the Midwest Conference Team (6-2, 6-0) in the semifinals. gles. She defeated both her oppo- to comment on the outcome of the Semifinals. The Vikings lost 0-5 to Larson took the No. 1 singles nents from Carroll and St. Norbert, season, Larson noted, “We had a Women’s Soccer the Grinnell Pioneers, leaving four championship with a 6-3, 6-2 vic- but lost a close match in the finals successful season and worked well matches unfinished. The doubles tory over Carroll’s Abigail Pellett in to Grinnell’s Hannah Feldman (7-5, as a team. There are only better competition was extremely close. the finals. Jennifer Roesch lost in 3 2-6, 4-6). At No. 6 singles, Dalton things to come from the Lawrence Grinnell 4-0-1 7-4-2 Polly Dalton and Carla Schmidt sets in the No. 2 singles quarterfi- lost to Beloit in the quarter finals, tennis program.” Carroll 4-0-1 6-7-1 played a tough match in the No. nals to Lake Forest’s Gracie Mullins but came back to win the conso- The team is still pretty young, St. Norbert 4-1-1 7-7-1 2 doubles competition but lost (4-6, 6-2, 4-6). She came back in lation finals (8-1) against Ripon’s with seven freshmen on the ros- Monmouth 3-2-1 6-6-2 7-9 to Grinnell’s Alarcon and the consolation semifinals to beat Olivia Wetzel. ter. They did an amazing job this Ripon 3-2-1 5-8-1 Macdonald. Hannah Geoffrey and Ripon (8-0) and took the consola- The Vikings performed season and experience will only Lawrence 2-3-1 4-9-1 Christina Schaupp also played a tion finals with an 8-2 victory over extremely well in the doubles make the Vikings stronger, so we Lake Forest 2-3 6-8 close match, barely losing (6-8) in Monmouth’s Tessa Ginn, earning competition. The No. 1 doubles can expect great things from the Illinois College 0-3-2 4-7-3 the No. 3 doubles competition. her fifth in the No. 2 singles com- Larson/Roesch duo took the dou- women’s tennis program in the Knox 0-3-1 2-9-1 Geoffrey and Dalton lost fairly petition. bles championship. They defeated years to come. Beloit 0-5-1 4-8-1 MWC championship in sight for men's soccer Amanda Ollerer kick scored by the Vikings lead- Steve Solomon made six saves that more realistic. When sophomore Staff Writer ing scorer, junior captain David forced the game into overtime. Daniel O’Mahoney was asked what ______Caprile. This was also a big game At the 104th minute of the game, are they doing to prepare for the After a disappointing loss to for freshman goalkeeper Taiju Oki Cullen was fouled in the box. No next three important conference Monmouth, the men’s soccer team making nine saves to receive his questions were asked when lead- matches, he said, “[I am] training needed to do big things last week first collegiate shutout in his first ing goal scorer and captain Caprile, and working hard with the team. to keep their hopes of an appear- collegiate start. stepped to the line to take it. [We] make sure to go into all the ance in the conference tournament After their big win against Caprile was three-for-three on games prepared to leave the field alive. They had two important con- Norbert’s, the men had to refocus penalty kicks this season so every- with a W.” ference games ahead of them, and their efforts in order to achieve one knew he would be calm under The Vikings play Knox at 1 coming out with two wins was their two-win goal. Their next pressure and carry his team to vic- p.m. on Saturday and Lake Forest crucial. match was against Beloit College. tory. He made the penalty kick and College at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday Their first game was against Sophomore Joe Cullen scored in brought his team to victory. Now at Whiting Field, so come out and the 33rd minute of the game to Caprile is four-for-four on penalty cheer for them. It’s parent’s day Statistics are courtesy of Ripon College. With 2:25 left in www.lawrence.edu and www. the first half, sophomore Kelson give the Vikings the lead, but just kicks. on Saturday and senior day on six minutes later, Beloit scored to Since the men were extremely Sunday, and these are their last midwestconference.org Warner put the Vikings ahead with and are current as of tie the game. successful when they needed to home games. It’s a big weekend, his first collegiate goal. The next October 19, 2011. goal was scored off of a penalty The game remained extreme- be, their hopes for making it to the and they could really use your ly close. Sophomore goalkeeper conference tournament are getting support! Volleyball team crushes Ripon College in shutout John Revis The Vikings built up an 11-4 ly increased their margin and fin- tributed 12 digs and sophomore Staff Writer lead in the first set and led by ished off the match handily. Diane McLeod accounted for 34 ______six or more points the rest of Statistical leaders for the assists. Rowland and junior Emma The Lawrence volleyball team the way. Lawrence’s biggest lead Vikings were senior Clare Bohrer Kane also each had a pair of aces. continued their winning ways with was 15 points. After scoring the with 11 kills, and junior Shannon The victory keeps the Vikings a shutout win over Ripon College first six points in the second set, McLain with nine kills. Sophomore toward the top of the confer- 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-14) on Oct. Lawrence built their lead to 12 Kathleen Rowland tallied 19 digs, ence standings. Lawrence has 12. The win improves the Vikings’ points and took the victory. In which gave her 1,000 for her another tough test coming up in overall record to 12-12 with a the third set, it was tied 5-5 with career. She is the eighth player in their match against St. Norbert 5-1 record in Midwest Conference Lawrence and Ripon exchanging Lawrence history to accomplish play. leads. The Vikings slowly but sure- that feat. Senior Sam Nimmer con- See Volleyball on page 12 THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 SPORTS 11 Grinnell edges LU football Mackenzie Dwyer passed the ball for another seven Staff Writer yards into the end zone. Athletes of the Week ______The Vikings responded quick- After a close game against the ly with a pass to Mazur for a by Alyssa Onan Grinnell College Pioneers Saturday, 58-yard touchdown run past the the Vikings suffered a loss 17-15 in Pioneer defense. Lawrence went the Banta Bowl. for the two-point conversion to Mallory Koula: Soccer The defenses of both the tie the game, but Barthelmess’s Vikings and the Pioneers held the pass attempt was intercepted. The 1) You broke several game to low scores. Grinnell had Viking’s last attempt failed when records last weekend. First, a field goal from the 27-yard line their onside kick for their last you are now LU’s leading scor- during the first quarter, which was attempt but failed to kick the ball er! And you broke a couple the only scoring of the first half. the required ten yards, and the NCAA records as well, one of On the first drive of the sec- game ended 17-15. them previously held by Abby ond half, Grinnell got a touchdown Barthelmess went 41-18-1 Wambach. How did that feel? and scored on a fake field goal. Saturday for 185 passing yards. It definitely surprised me. The Vikings scored on their last Mazur led in receiving yards with I never thought I’d see my drive of the third quarter to bring five catches for 102 yards and one name in an article with Abby to score to 10-6. Sophomore quar- touchdown. Wambach’s. On being the lead- terback Luke Barthelmess connect- The Vikings had an exceptional ing scorer, I have to say that ed with junior receiver Ty Mazur day defensively against Grinnell. I’ve been really lucky to play for 21 yards to bring the Vikings Senior Mats Jonsson, Paider and with some really great players into the red zone, and Barthelmess Hope led the defense with seven who have helped me accomplish rushed for the remaining distance. tackles. Jonsson had one inter- that goal. Sophomore Andy Paider was a ception and a broken up pass, major contributor for the Viking Paider had 2.5 tackles for losses, 2) What are the team’s stop on the Pioneers first posses- a blocked kick and one sack, and goals for the rest of the year? sion of the fourth quarter. Paider Hope had two tackles for losses, a How do you plan to accom- had a sack for a loss of 12 yards, forced fumble, a broken up pass, plish them? sophomore Luke Galle had a tack- and a sack. Senior Nick Kerkman To make it to the conference le for a loss of three yards, and also had a fumble recovery and tournament. We have to win the Photo by Paul Wilke their drive ended with a blocked a sack. rest of our conference games for this to happen. punt and recovered ball by Paider. “We as a football team have We will just take it one game at a time and play After two incomplete passes and a taken great strides in the program our hearts out. sack, Lawrence was forced to punt. this year, and continue to get bet- Sophomore Dyllan Eichhorst's field ter day by day. Rome was not built 3) What have been your favorite memories as an LU soccer player? goal was good from the 29-yard in a day, and we will continue to The people! I’ve made some friendships that I know will last my whole lifetime. We have had some line, cutting the Grinnell lead to battle through many challenges great times together and there’s more to come. only one point. to bring this program back atop The Vikings’ defense worked to of the Midwest Conference,” said 4) The team adopted Hannah through the Friends of Jaclyn program. What have been your keep the team’s momentum going, sophomore Gabor Busker, who just favorite parts about having her as a member of the team? as senior Jon Hope forced a fumble recently returned from year-long She’s seriously the sweetest girl ever, and has a huge heart. I know the team always has a blast and senior Robbie Ulloa recovered knee injuries. whenever we hang out with her! Also, she’s really good at leading the cheers and coin toss. it at the Grinnell 27. However, the The Vikings have the capability offense could not move the ball, to win, so hopefully some adjust- 5) What are your post-graduation plans, soccer-wise and otherwise? and the Pioneers took over. ments will be seen in the upcom- Soccer-wise, I don’t really have any. I will hopefully continue to play — maybe take up martial arts Grinnell scored again on a trick ing game against Lake Forest this or something to stay in shape. I’m also planning on taking a year off to work and maybe do some trav- play, when a receiver in the wildcat Saturday, the last home game of eling while applying to medical school. formation took the snap, handed the season. it to another receiver who then Sam Stevens: Cross Country 1) What is your favorite course to run? Why? Women's soccer beats Beloit My favorite course is St. Norbert’s course at Colburn Park in Green Bay. I have been Jack Canfield plishments — Koula was named racing at that park since high school and it Staff Writer the Midwestern Conference player is great to see some of my friends from back ______of the week, the fourth time in her in Green Bay at the meet there at the end of Last Saturday was a great day career she has been given the dis- the summer. for women’s soccer, but it was an tinction. When asked if she was unforgettable one for senior for- aware of the records she respond- 2) What’s the hardest part about getting ward Mallory Koula. ed, “I knew I needed three [goals] through a cross-country race? How do you During their 6-1 conference to tie the [school] record, but I had push yourself? match win against Beloit, Lawrence no idea there even [was] a record The hardest part to racing is staying had control throughout the entire for the three fastest goals.” focused the whole time. In a five-mile race, game, to say the least. LU scored When asked what was going you can’t afford to mentally check out even two quick goals to stake a 2-0 through her head after the final for a moment, because you can lose precious lead just past the 20-minute mark. whistle was blown, Koula said, “I seconds to other teams. I like to go into each Then it got a little crazy — historic, was really glad we won but I also race with a plan and just focus on executing actually. just really wanted to shower.” that plan. Just after the 26-minute mark, Evidently, breaking a national Koula scored on a pass from senior record and a school record didn’t 3) With the MWC championships com- Cadence Peckham, but merely 18 get to her head. As for the team, ing up, how are you and the team pre- seconds later, Keli Muchowski this was a big game for Lawrence. paring? What are the team’s goals for the found Koula with a pass, who “We went into the game know- meet? scored again. Astonishingly, 24 ing that we needed to win and we We are really excited about the MWC seconds after the second goal, definitely didn’t take Beloit light- meet coming up soon. It is undoubtedly the Muchowski again connected with ly,” said Koula. Lawrence certain- most important race for us all year and we Koula who scored for a third time. ly took care of business, as they are going into it with the expectation of being Three goals in 42 seconds was needed to because of some close conference champions. Grinnell has won the games that didn’t go Lawrence’s more than enough to shatter the last 14 straight championships but we have Photo by Paul Wilke former record in any NCAA divi- way early in the season. As a result, raced them tough twice this year already and came sion, male or female, for the fast- Lawrence needed to beat Beloit, out on top once so it will be close. Personally, I will est three goals scored. and is still fighting for the fourth be doing everything I can to help us win the team title and that will mean working to improve on my The closest Division I record and final spot in the Conference third place individual finish from last year. holder, Florida’s Abby Wambach, Tournament. who just played in the World Cup “We just have to focus on win- 4) How do you prepare for a big race? final for the U.S., scored three ning the rest of our games and I try to prepare the same way for every race, using smaller ones as a setting to refine my prepara- goals in 2:02. Almost impossibly, hope that things pan out for us in tion. I always try to have a plan visualized beforehand, and that way I can just relax leading up to the the game got even better for Koula the rest of the Conference,” said race and only focus on executing the plan. as she scored a fourth goal to bring Koula. No matter what happens her career tally to 56, breaking come season’s end, Saturday’s 5) How do you prepare over the summer for the cross country season? the all-time Lawrence record previ- game was a great one for the wom- Our summer program is basically just running a lot, without any major workouts. I was lucky to ously held by Megan Tiemann, who en’s team and a game Koula will be living in Albuquerque, N.M. this summer and was able to run up to 85 miles/week out there. The finished with 55. probably never forget. altitude difference was a big adjustment but I think it has helped with my racing this year. For her efforts — and accom- THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 The Lawrentian Editor-in-Chief: What’s on your iPod? Tom Pilcher Business Manager Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Jeremy Bakken Kevin Lokko Managing Editor: Mya Win

News Editor: 1. The Grateful Dead, "Terrapin puppet orchestra that danced and language. man bands out there. When he per- Bridget Donnelly Station, Part I" "played" along in sync with the forms on his own, he craftily plays, Besides being the title track band. 6. Baghdad Scuba Review, "Scuba hums, beatboxes, records and Associate News Editor: of one of my favorite GD albums, Snacks" loops tracks on top of each other… Will Doreza this song has my favorite lyric as 4. Liam Finn, "Second Chance" BSR is a local "jam band" from like a musical ninja, maybe? a researcher of culture and psy- I first heard Liam Finn on a Madison, Wisc., and one of the best Features Editor: chology: "The storyteller makes no music sampler from an indepen- live bands I've seen. Unfortunately, 9. Bon Iver, "Re: Stacks" Tammy Tran choice. Soon you will not hear his dent music and culture magazine the band members also have full- A good friend of mine went Opinions & Editorials Editor: voice. His job is to shed light, not I used to get. I recently saw him time jobs and families, so I don't to high school with Justin Vernon Kaye Herranen to master. " live, and I enjoy watching bands think they're together anymore. If in Eau Claire, Wisc., and I under- more when it seems like they're you did go to a show, chances are stand that a former LU student Arts & Entertainment Editor: 2. Trampled by Turtles, "Burn also having a good time. This guy you'd hear this song. has played with the band. In addi- Justin Jones for Free" dances and thrashes around the tion to being a fan of the music, it's Trampled by Turtles is a great stage more than anyone I've seen. 7. Pearl Jam, "Jeremy" cool to have a near-brush with an Sports Editor: bluegrass band from Duluth, Minn. This song wouldn't have been exploding home-grown celebrity. Cassie Burke If you like bluegrass, dancing or 5. Dave Matthews and Tim on my iPod before this summer. Photo Editor: just great live music, you should Reynolds, "Eh Hee" I haven't listened to it regularly 10. Phish, "Loving Cup" Tara Atkinson probably try to see them. I've been a longtime fan of since this album first came out I've been a fan of Phish for Dave Matthews Band, and Tim is while I was in high school. I saw many years, have been to more Associate Photo Editor: 3. My Morning Jacket, "Highly an all-around amazing musician. I PJ's 20th anniversary shows this live shows than I'll probably admit, Minh Nguyen Suspicious" also like the story Dave tells about summer, though, and of course the and have several recordings on my Currently one of my favorite this song, which was inspired song with my name made it back iPod, so it was difficult to pick a Layout Editor: bands to listen to, MMJ has a var- by his questions about the lyri- on the playlist — and yes, I usually particular song for this list. I com- Jamie Cartwright ied style that's difficult to put cal meanings of traditional songs do speak in class every day. promised and picked this great a label on, and that's one of the from an indigenous South African version of their frequently-played Associate Layout Editor: Megan Farrer things I like about the band. At tribe. The answer: they have no 8. Keller Williams, "Ninja" cover of the Rolling Stones classic. one show, the band brought along meaning, because the songs have Keller Williams (not the realtor) Assistant Layout Editor: a conductor and life-sized animal been sung since before they had must be one of the greatest one- Emily Zawacki

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