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WEDNESDAY September 14, 2016 Vol. 147, Issue. 1 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS All six a cappella groups Tardie ‘17 questions Bates welcomes three start off the semester with the reality of safety for new head coaches the entertaining Puddle certain groups of people for the 2016-2017 Concert at the Keigwin at Bates. academic year. Amphitheater.

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Academic Resource Commons Bates Health Center provides Bates students with a gets an upgrade unified academic support system

The health center will experience several changes this year. Max Huang/THE BATES STUDENT ing structures and services with KATIE ZIEGLER best practices in the field, including CONTRIBUTING WRITER those to support students with di- Many students may have no- verse identities.” Bates unveils the ARC to help tutor student through empathy and communication tactics. ticed the shiny new health center To these ends, the health cen- Max Huang/THE BATES STUDENT on Campus Avenue; however, the ter has undergone a number of health center changes go beyond the changes, including a new partner- “Peer tutors… have been Commons is trust,” Sanford said. new coat of paint — over the sum- ship with Central Maine Medical AMAR OJHA & NOAH LEVICK through the coursework that they’re “Trust in the peer tutors to figure EDITORS IN CHIEF mer, Bates has revamped its medical Center (CMMC). The CMMC is supporting,” Sanford said, “they’ve out, based on their knowledge and and mental health services. What located in Lewiston on 300 Main done well, received a high grade in expertise, what the best way is to On Friday, September 9 at 3:00 are the biggest changes this year, and Street. According to the informa- that course work [and] a nomina- work with that student.” p.m. on the first floor of Ladd Li- how will they affect your next visit? tion sent out by Student Affairs, the tion from a faculty member to be a For those interested in working brary, Bates unveiled its new cen- Back in May, the Campus Cul- CMMC partnership will give health tutor for that area, and [have] been at the ARC, the hiring process for ter for educational support. The ture Working Group issued a final services more access to diagnostics through a pretty rigorous applica- Fall 2017 will begin in the winter Student had an opportunity to sit report of their findings. Concern- testing, medical specialities, and the tion process.” for next fall. down with the Director of Writing ing student health, they found that CMMC’s medical records system. When asked the most impor- More information on the ARC at Bates and Director of the newly many students were unhappy with The health center’s hours have tant characteristics in selecting peer and upcoming student-run work- founded Academic Resource Com- aspects of health services at Bates, also changed. During the week, the educators, Dr. Sanford explained shops can be at bates.edu/academic- mons (ARC), Daniel Sanford, who including the quality of the facili- on-campus center has changed their that he prioritized empathy and resource-commons. explained “the change[s] to how ties, mental health education, and hours of operation, from 9 am to 5 communication, two traits he’s no- The ARC’s hours are as follows: Bates approaches tutoring” and out- quality of medical care. In response pm. After 5 pm, services will con- ticed make a profound difference in 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thurs- lined how the college has remodeled the Campus Culture Working tinue to be provided, first at Urgent academic support. day, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, and its structure for academic support. Group recommended that the col- Care in Auburn until 9 pm, and then “A big part of the employment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Dr. Sanford, who taught lin- lege “better align medical services from 9 pm to 9 am in the CMMC model at the Academic Resource guistics and English and worked for with best practices in the industry, Emergency department. The health the Center for Academic Support at including the modernization of all aspects of the operation,” as well the University of New Mexico for a See HEALTH CENTER, PAGE 4 number of years before coming to as “better align mental health staff- Bates in the fall of 2015, wants to streamline Bates’ system. “Bates has this really long histo- ry of providing academic support,” Sanford said, “[but] there have been “Sending it” on a lot of differences between what it means to be a peer tutor in different departments.” The Academic Resource Com- mons aims to place all of the col- AESOP 2016 lege’s educational support resources in one place, making it “easier for the students who need help to know New year, same success for BOC where to get it.” In the past, student affairs Leading up to the departure of would coordinate tutoring for stu- NICHOLAS MEYERSON the trips, head coordinators Nate STAFF WRITER dents, while the writing center and Diplock ‘17, Jamo Karsten ‘17, and Peer Assisted Learning in the Sci- Audrey Puleio ‘17 spent the previ- While nervous first-year stu- ences (PALS) were separate entities. ous school year and summer gath- dents gathered around The Puddle The Academic Resource Com- ering supplies and preparing for the learning about their upcoming four- mons integrates these programs. Stu- arrival of the first-years. With the day trip into the wilderness, 108 dents will now talk with a resource help of the three assistant coordina- upperclassmen leaders prepared to representative at the ARC front desk tors, Adair Andre ‘18, Katie Harnett welcome the incoming class with a to determine what support best fits ‘18, and Kurt Niiler ‘18, the coor- downpour of water balloons and in- their needs. While tutors are still dinators were tasked with gathering tense screaming. A symbolic open- available to assist students in writing permits, buying food and supplies, ing to the start of AESOP, 498 first- essays or completing science home- and preparing leaders for their fu- year AESOPers met their trip leaders work, ARC offers a greater variety ture trips. In addition to the tedious with open arms and icebreakers, of support. One-on-one tutoring, preparation that went into this year’s learning about their trip and meet- group sessions, and learning strate- AESOP organization, there was also ing other first years. gies workshops are among the op- a week of leadership training that “This was my first moment at tions available to students. included Wilderness First Aid cer- Bates where I truly felt the energy Dr. Sanford envisions the ARC tification, outdoor workshops, and of the students and I just remem- as a brand new study environment. leadership trips, meant to prepare ber pure happiness and excitement,” “Academic Resource Commons [is] leaders for the environment they are Lizzie Ottenstein ‘20 said. a place where [students] can work ... about to be placed in. Fifty-four trips departed the instead of doing that stuff alone in Following the return of all fifty- following day with two leaders ac- your dorm room where you can get four trips and true to the mission companying the first-years through- stuck, you can do all of those things of the AESOP program, first-year out different parts of the Maine and in [the] ARC space, in the pres- students expressed a greater sense of New Hampshire wilderness. Trips ence of other people who have been comfort among their classmates and ranged in outdoor experience from through that class and are there to in pursuing their own social and the Level 1 “Maine Coastal Chillin’” support that work.” academic endeavors at Bates. trips to the Level 5 “Franconia The selection of the physical lo- “I was able to test my limits and Notch backpacking” trip. In addi- cation was central to this philosophy challenge myself due to my fear of tion, this year AESOP conducted of bringing together academic sup- heights. It felt really good to push additional backpacking and farm port resources, as “ARC tutors are ... my abilities and reach my full po- trips and also led an all-new moun- close to a lot of other support like re- tential. It was also a great opportu- tain biking trip. search librarians and the Help Desk, nity to meet new people and make “I led the Mountain biking trip so whenever students are working in a lot of friends who I wouldn’t nor- which was a trip new this year. I that space they’re just close to what- mally know,” Akari Stimler ‘20 said. think besides being an overall blast, ever support they need.” it was really cool to see kids chal- The selection process for peer Students learn more about how to utilize the ARC. lenging themselves and succeeding,” See AESOP, PAGE 4 tutors is an intensive one. Max Huang/THE BATES STUDENT Paul Phillips ‘18 said. Forum 2 The Bates Student September 14, 2016 Dunham has done it again Safety at Bates rather than have to look at a woman your mistakes, but at some point MARY SCHWABBE in a bow tie.” we need to take responsibility for lete, with a full college scholarship MANAGING FORUM EDITOR There are probably lots of rea- our ignorance. Helen Razer makes HANNAH TARDIE to play football, my friend’s mother sons someone would not want to a great point in The Daily Review: MANAGING FORUM EDITOR worried about his safety, because she Another day, another incidence talk to an absolute stranger other “Dunham’s subsequent apology, knew of his strength. of Lena Dunham writing off her than their sexual attractiveness, but which offered her feminine insecu- A few weeks before school I did not realize that this worried racist comments as nothing more Dunham ignores this possibility. By rity as an excuse, doesn’t change the started, I stopped at Lewiston’s woman in front of me could have than an aspect of her offbeat sense speaking for Beckham Jr., Dunham fact that much, much more than finest Walmart for some last min- been referring to her son’s safety as of humor. In an interview published is perpetuating historical stereotypes most, a filmmaker and publisher is ute house supplies. As I was walk- a result of his blackness. In no way September 2 in Dunham’s “femi- about black male sexuality. Kirsten absolutely in the habit of editing.” ing towards the checkout line, the did it occur to me, as an incoming nist” newsletter, The Lenny Letter, West Savali writes on The Root that It does not matter that this in- woman in front of me kindly told first year, that my peers’ safety could Dunham spoke to Amy Schumer it is these “assumptions of black terview was supposed to be a con- my friend and I to go ahead of her; be in serious danger because of their about her new book and career. The masculinity” that result in wrong- versation between friends; publish- she was waiting for her son and racial or ethnic identity. That this interview itself went on several tan- ful convictions and/or deaths, such ing it online made it a conversation husband to come back with some young Bates student’s mother, needs gents, at least two of which were baf- as in the cases of George Stinney with the world. Public figures need things they forgot. We graciously to worry about the safety, psycho- flingly ill-advised. However, it was Jr., William Harper, Emmett Till, to recognize their influence, privi- went ahead, and she asked us if we logical and physical, within the Dunham’s assertions that football Brian Banks, the Scottsboro Boys lege, and audience before spewing were Bates students. Her son was an space of Bates, and within the space player Odell Beckham Jr., who was and countless others. Before you ar- out whatever hateful thoughts come entering first year student. Excit- of the greater Lewiston community. seated at Dunham’s table at the Met gue that Dunham’s rant, which she into their heads. Schumer, who ap- edly, we gushed about Bates with That we, as Bates students, Ball, ignored her because he found blamed on her own insecurities in a parently also has not reached this her and how much he will love this might not be working as hard as we her sexually unattractive that caused half-hearted apology posted on Ins- level of accountability, responded to new community. When her family should to foster spaces of safety and the most controversy. tagram, has nothing to do with race, a tweet about the falsehood of mi- returned to the line, we introduced belonging. That I, as a white Bates To break it down, Lena Dun- we should not forget that Dunham’s sogyny amongst men of color being ourselves and asked him where on student, might not be recognizing ham wore a tuxedo to the Met Ball comments and portrayal of people more prevalent than among white campus he would be living. We the danger a community I consider and thought it so revolutionary of color throughout her career in men by asking, “[H]ow would you talked for a little while longer, and of as a safety net poses to others. as to confuse a straight male into media have been misunderstood-- as know? Statistically who is hollerin after he told us where he was living, When I walk into commons, when not recognizing her womanhood. have Amy Schumer’s. at you more in the street pa?” and his mom looked at me with worried I walk around the quad, I am in a Dunham, in reference to herself, Dunham, who responded to deleted it after a few minutes. eyes. safety net often referred to as “The puts words in Beckham Jr.’s mouth: complaints about an exclusively Schumer and Dunham are not “Will he be safe there? Is it a safe Bates Bubble.” I am in a safety net “That’s a marshmallow. That’s a white cast on Girls by casting Don- feminist role models. They only place,” asking about his dorm room, of middle class whiteness in which child. That’s a dog.” In Dunham’s ald Glover for two (two!) whole epi- apologize for or retract their state- because it was close to the street and a lot of problems I know to exist in narration of the events, Beckham Jr. sodes as her character’s Republican ments when someone criticizes or not encircled by the quad. the “real world” slip away. finally stumbles out of his puzzled boyfriend; who tweeted she had a critiques them. That is not the be- My friend and I assured her that But that is not always true. reflection to decide that he does not dream she “molested an African- haviour of people who want to work Bates is a very safe community and Certain “anomalies” I identify with want to have sex with Dunham, and American rat;” who refused to towards justice. That is not the be- that of course, her son would be and cling to are not anomalies in staring at his phone is much more comment when tagged in a photo haviour of people who care. This is safe in his room. When she asked the Bates community. Certain op- interesting than engaging with her. posted by Lisa Lampanelli featuring not about political correctness, it is us again, “Are you sure?” we reas- pressors on my status as a person Dunham concludes, “It was like use of the n-word, needs to be held about realizing the harmful conse- sured her. I immediately assumed are lighter amid the “Bates Bubble.” we were forced to be together, and accountable. Apologizing is all fine quences of your actions and the in- that she was asking as a judgement And because of this I catch myself he literally was scrolling Instagram and good if you actually learn from sidious nature of ‘casual racism.’ of the greater Lewiston community, tripping into thoughts that claim that her concern for his safety was this must be true for every oppressed because she was nervous about the group of people. Readers, Lewiston residents. Then I thought But it is not. The oppression of maybe she was concerned for his people of color is not just released We hope you’re enjoying this year’s first issue of The Bates Student. As the new Editors-In-Chief, we want to encour- safety on the weekend, and maybe within the Bates community. The age the student body and the Lewiston-Auburn community to be active contributors to our independent publication. looking out for her son regarding Bates mask does not shield our alcohol-related incidents. black men from harm. The Bates We will do our best to keep you informed about important issues at the college and to investigate interesting sto- It was not until I was pulling mask does not absorb the systemic ries, but we need your help. If you’d like to cover: out of the massive parking lot that violence enacted on black bodies in I quietly realized that this woman of our country. And we are not exempt NEWS: The news section is a place that covers current changes and introduces clubs and ideas on campus. Given color might have asked me because from being held responsible. that Bates students are also actively involved in the Lewiston community, writers will explore off-campus events she was concerned for her son’s safe- With the school year just be- and report back on them. If you are looking to inform your peers about the ongoing events, changes, and breaking ty as a young, strong Black man. 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and environmental concerns. Un- age. Undoubtedly, the effects of dis- carrying dirty crude oil through between corporations and environ- AMAR OJHA fortunately, this was to no avail. covering shale gas reserves in con- and near bodies of water, a judge mentalists, or between Native Amer- EDITOR IN CHIEF Despite the media blackout junction with modern methods of dismissed the injunction presented icans and the federal government. The Obama Administration during this historic event, hun- hydraulic fracking have contributed by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe But what this episode revealed was stepped up to issue a major victory dreds arrived, not as protestors, but to very real economic benefits for against the U.S. Army Corps of En- that peaceful demonstration and for Native peoples and environmen- as “water protectors,” describing many people in the region. But by gineers. In a move all too familiar to resilience made a difference. Thou- talists in a joint statement released the horrific implications of a burst no means for all of them, and cer- a community of people having their sands of Native peoples and allies Friday from the Department of Jus- pipeline jeopardizing the Missouri tainly not economically or environ- land seized unwillingly, bulldozers spoke up, stood their ground, and tice, the Department of the Interior, River, a source of water for nearly mentally sustainable practices. cleared through sacred Sioux burial were victorious to an extent. Presi- and the U.S. Army, reading, “Con- 18 million people. The protectors There exists a disconcerting sites. On September 3 the company dent Obama has also announced an struction of the pipeline on Army focused particularly on Lake Oahe, litany of pipeline bursts in North hired a private security firm, armed invitation this fall-- a government- Corps land bordering or under Lake the fourth largest reservoir in the Dakota alone, from the Dome Pipe- with pepper spray, mace, weapons, to-government consultation-- about Oahe will not go forward at this United States, and a site at which line rupturing and burning 1.1 mil- and dogs. A peaceful resistance how federal laws may have to be time. We request that the pipeline the Army Corps of Engineers had lion gallons of gasoline in 2001, to quickly escalated, as false rumors reformed in cases of constructing company voluntarily pause all con- constructed five dams nearly fifty over 11,000 gallons of crude oil in resulted in a local Morton County national infrastructure and protect- struction activity within 20 miles years ago. The construction led to 2008, to the 865,000 gallons of oil Sheriff citing rumors of pipe bombs, ing tribal rights and resources, as east or west of Lake Oahe.” a massive relocation of indigenous covering over seven acres, detected which actually turned out to be cer- reported by The Atlantic. One can This, of course, is in response peoples, destroyed over 90 percent by a farmer in 2013 who smelled oil emonial peace pipes, a very differ- only hope that with the stern and to the now infamous Dakota Access of timber and 75 percent of wildlife from a pipeline running under his ent instrument for a very different persistent shutdown of the Keystone Pipeline (DAPL), a 1,134-mile-long on the reservations, and submerged wheat field, although cleanup efforts purpose. The sheriff did not respond XL Pipeline, the current stalemate pipeline costing $3.7 billion intend- towns that impoverished large pop- are currently still underway, they to further requests for comment. at the DAPL, and the president’s ed to carry crude oil from north- ulations of the dislocated Dakotas, will not be completed for months Nevertheless, scores were maced increasingly progressive attitudes western North Dakota through who are still affected today. after the burst. and others were viciously attacked on environmental issues, this fall both South Dakota and Iowa before Furthermore, pipelines in North These are very real concerns that and bitten by aggressive guard dogs, meeting could be monumental for reaching Illinois. The proposed proj- Dakota do not have a great history, threaten a public good, supplement- until they were finally driven away securing and upholding the rights ect led to immediate controversy, as despite an oil boom and subsequent ed by large corporations waging en- after a strong condemnation of these of people who have for far too often the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed extraction in the region credited for vironmental warfare for short-term violent tactics. received some of the most deplor- an injunction against the U.S. Army the low unemployment rate in the profits. Despite the finite, unsus- The President’s joint statement able treatment in a country that was Corps of Engineers to halt construc- nation as well as a per capita GDP tainable, and outright dangerous is in no way a definitive or conclu- originally theirs. tion immediately, citing cultural of nearly 30% above national aver- practices of constructing pipelines sive resolution to an ongoing battle

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The Bates Student Too many stairs, barely any ramps/elevators The Bates Student September 14, 2016 News 4 Expansion of the Digital and Com- Revamping the Student putational Program Government Bates plans to greatly expand the current academic Tyler Post and Adedire Fakorede program talk about the new year and their ences, the program is looking to research methods. Meanwhile, the plans as Vice President and Presi- NICO BARDIN make a senior hire during this aca- electives would provide DCS stu- MANAGING NEWS EDITOR demic year in order to find a chair dents the opportunity to explore dent Bates College has long been for the program. More specifically, the relationship between technology student body and increase awareness the intended goals of the Digital and and problem-solving, and the rela- MARIAM HAYRAPETYAN of the work that we do. Addition- awaiting a proper inclusion of com- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR puter science in its academic cur- Computer Sciences Program are to tionship between technology and ally, a BCSG social media presence “interrogate the values and assump- society. is in the works.” riculum. For the past two years, In addition to the beginning tions of a digitized world, increase While all of this sounds like This goal has been in the works Bates students have received a pre- of the school year bringing numer- understanding of the power and the perfect addition to the already since last year and it is project that liminary feel for this breakthrough ous changes in regards to the new limitations of computer in problem- impressive academic curriculum at according to Post aims to “make through the offering of a short-term dorms, the new package center, and solving, promote proficiency in the Bates, it is dependent on the success sure that students are aware that class that served as an introductory health center, the Student Body assessment, analysis, and visualiza- of the search committee in hiring they have a place to share their ideas, course to computer science. With Government is also setting new tion of data, and foster connections a program chair this year. In order concerns, and interests, and that we great excitement surrounding this goals and making new changes this across disciplines”, according to Du- to expand the current academic will be there to listen and do all that course during the past two short- year. In the words of Vice President vall. program to allow students to actu- we can to make sure that they are terms, it is evident that the student Tyler Post and President Adedire The hiring of a department ally declare a major within Digital heard.” body here at Bates has a desire for Fakorede, “one of our priorities for chair is the next step proposed by and Computational Sciences, there For those interested in getting a proper computer science program this school year is to facilitate more the current program’s committee in would ultimately need to be a dedi- involved with the Student Govern- that fits comprehensibly within the frequent, higher quality interac- creating an academic program that cated program chair and two faculty ment, “within the next month, elec- current academic system. tions between the student body and offers a major. The ultimate goal members within the academic pro- tions will be held for all class repre- Well to the delight of many stu- BCSG in order to establish a stron- being a faculty of dedicated profes- gram. sentative positions. Additionally, in dents on campus, some of whom ger bond, more effectively and com- sors who teach a curriculum that Last year many Bates students the upcoming weeks the Selections may not already know, there has pletely represent the diverse student is exclusive to a Digital and Com- were thrilled at hearing the news Committee will be seeking appli- been a new academic program es- interests on campus, and promote puter Sciences major. In addition, of a generous gift of $10 million cants for positions on a variety of tablished recently. It is known as the the best possible student experi- digital and computational sciences dollars to be used for the establish- student-faculty committees covering Digital and Computational Sciences ence.” program nationwide are extremely ment and expansion of a computer all areas of life at Bates. We are re- Program, and while this academic Fakorede and Post find it crucial lacking in the amount of women science program at Bates. Bates stu- ally looking forward to inviting new program has been responsible for that there is a clear connection be- and minority students who choose dents will again be assured to hear members into our ranks and there running the last two introductory tween the Student Government and to complete a major. Paula Schlax, that that gift is currently being put are many great opportunities for short-term courses, it is currently in student body and they will open and who currently acts as head of the ac- to use to expand the current aca- students to get involved so keep a process of great expansion. facilitate discussions, for they are ademic program, has expressed that demic program, establish an official your eyes open for notices in Bates According to information pro- “planning on hosting several events candidates who are being considered academic program complete with a Today and around campus!” Post vided by Matthieu Duvall in the to facilitate conversation with the Dean of Faculty Office, “the mission for the role of program chair must major, and, in the interim, expand stated. of a program and major in Digital understand the importance of a lib- upon the number of courses being and Computational Studies (DCS) eral arts education, and work to in- offered in the current Digital and is to advance learning and scholar- clude women and minority students Computational Sciences Program. ship across multiple disciplines by as much as possible in the program. As of right now, the Digital and harnessing current and emerging While many of the classes in- Computational Sciences Program HEALTH CENTER concepts, methods, and tools in tended to be offered in a Digital hopes to offer two courses this win- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 computer science and digital stud- and Computer Sciences department ter, as well as two courses during this would be intertwined with scholar- year’s short-term. ies.” center will also be closed for breaks vices. ship in other departments, such as As the past year and the close The current faculty that com- and on the weekends, with care cov- Counseling services will also Environmental Studies or Math- future seem to be a time of expan- prise the Digital and Computational ered again by the CMMC. As for now have the ability to institute ematics, there would indeed be a sion here at Bates, it is comforting to Sciences Program is made up of pro- transportation to these locations, more student outreach. On their set curriculum that offers four or see that the college is taking major fessors from a plethora of academic health services recommends taking site, they state that they are cur- five required courses as well as sev- steps to increase the academic op- departments here on campus. While a zip car, cab, or City Link bus, as rently more prepared and able to eral electives. The required courses portunities here at Bates, which will all of these professors utilize an in- well as Bates’ Friday and Saturday connect with students and student will most likely explore computer in turn continue to bolster the leg- terdisciplinary approach to teaching shuttle. organizations, as well as offer stu- science, statistics, programming, acy of Bates as a place of academic subjects that fall under the umbrella What can you expect the next dent’s programs in stress reduction algorithmic problem solving and rigor, freedom, and depth. of Digital and Computational Sci- time you come down with the Bates and coping skills. plague? The health center website Another exciting new feature asks students to bring their insur- is the prescription delivery service. ance card to their first visit and to fill Medication will be dropped off at out health history paperwork. Bates the post and print at 11:00 a.m. New dorms at 55 and 65 will still keep old medical records, and 2:30 p.m. Similar to a package, but after your first visit CMMC students will get an email when it is will keep electronic records. As of ready to be picked up. The packag- yet, there are no copays, but they ing is a discrete sealed envelope with Campus Avenue expect to begin charging based on only the student’s name and num- individual insurance in the next ber. Innovation at Bates leads to beautifully functional academic year. Health services have More information can be found also hired additional staff, including on the Bates Health Services and spaces three members, who will be leading CAPS websites, as well as CMMC. Counseling and Psychological Ser- org’s MyHealthLink.

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Puleio ‘17, who helped organize clubs on campus, and the AESOP and prepare the trips, commented program since its genesis has been on the lasting effect that AESOP has a testament to the success of the on first-year students. Bates Outing Club in fostering a “It was super wonderful to see communal environment. “It was the fruition of all of our hard work a really unifying moment for our New dorms plus relocation of the package center and book store has students raving. over the summer. It was great to see class because we had been hearing Max Huang/THE BATES STUDENT the transition from the awkwardness about AESOP, and it not only lived of the beginning of the trips to go- up to our expectations but exceeded Campus Avenue now seems more common spaces where students can ing out and seeing how those rela- them,” Lizzie Ottenstein ‘20 said. LUCIA BROWN like a major campus entrance. hang out and talk, watch TV, or do STAFF WRITER tionships change. AESOP is a won- It seems that the 2016 campaign A Bates sophomore, Emily Bru- homework. As a JA, I really appreci- derful way to see how people change of AESOP proved to be another This year Bates is filled with new ell, says that although she chose to ate it-- I can already see the positive in uncomfortable situations.” Puleio successful and worthwhile venture, and exciting changes. We welcome live in a house in order to have a effects on my floor community.” ‘17 said. “It really is a program cre- proving that the student-run pro- the class of 2020, whose members different experience, upon seeing The new dorms are also very en- ated by the students for the students gram is just as valuable as every in come from a whopping 38 states the new dorms, especially their in- vironmentally friendly, one example and that is taken with enormous re- helping first-years transition into and 30 countries, we study in the novative attempt on combining mo- being the various rain gardens. Ac- sponsibility and respect.” the busy, stimulating, and at times new Academic Resource Com- dernity and comfort, she thinks they cording to the Natural Resources The Bates Outing Club remains overwhelming campus environment mons, a revamped study and help would rival the comfort and homey Conservation Service, rain gardens one of the oldest and most esteemed here at Bates College. center in Ladd, and we embrace the feel that Frye Street houses offer. absorb water in order to mitigate the improved health center; now with Emphasis has clearly been made risk of storm water runoff, which more comprehensive services and on fostering dorm communities in can carry pollutants, reduce water longer hours. these buildings, as opposed to sim- quality and increase flooding. Water But, perhaps the biggest change ply creating spaces for students to will also be more available to nearby of all is the presence of the new sleep and house their belongings. plants as opposed to being uselessly dorms at 55 and 65 Campus Av- Some exciting features include 55 washed away. enue, two four-story buildings con- Campus’s modern lounge area on its Perhaps a new component of nected by a common green space, ground floor along with a kitchen, the dorms that affects most students across from Chase Hall. 65 Campus game room, and fireplace, also lo- on campus is the relocation of the also includes the new locations of cated on the same floor. The lounge college bookstore and the package the school bookstore and package is warm and bright, with large center, now referred to as “Post & center. windows providing ample view- Print.” Overall, this change has been According to the June 29 proj- ing opportunities. There are plenty eagerly anticipated and welcomed as ect update, following the comple- of “study areas,” throughout each students were seeking a more func- READ.THINK.SHARE tion of the concrete floors at 65 dorm, filled with comfortable fur- tional, efficient, and central place to Campus and the steel structure of niture, as well as a common space pick up and mail packages. 55 Campus, project coordinators called “The Treehouse,” on the top Gabriella Shpilsky ‘19, ex- predicted the new dorms would floor of 65 Campus which boasts pressed that the new locations of “create a vibrant community, re- “panoramic views, an exposed ceil- the store and package services, are The Bates Student lieve overcrowding, and be a visible ing and casual furnishings,” perfect “really spacious and visually pleas- and welcoming new presence along for lounging, socializing, or late ing” and that she used to dread Campus Avenue.” This is also part night exam cramming. having to go to the package center of an effort to organize the campus Lisa Lefeber, a JA living in the because it felt “stuffy and packed.” more logically, with the Academic new dorms, when asked whether So, next time you are looking Quad, Chase Hall, and Dining she likes living there, commented “I for a place to study or hang out, Commons situated in the middle of guess I would say that I love that the consider spending time at 55 or 65 campus, while the residences encir- new dorms are built to foster com- Campus Avenue. You will not be cle these buildings. True to its name, munities. Every floor has multiple disappointed. Arts & Leisure The Bates Student September 14, 2016 5 A Cappella ignites the year with annual Puddle Concert

The Puddle Concert illuminates the ampitheater as a cappella groups perform. PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE

Coordinator this year. “The concert agreed that the energy was conta- place, and that this is going to be an position.” RILEY HOPKINS is a great way for the a capella groups gious. incredibly strong, positive and excit- After receiving a permanent MANAGING ARTS AND LEISURE to recruit and show the first-years Maddie McLean ’17, Musical ing year in a cappella.” adrenaline rush from the Puddle EDITOR what they are all about, so it wasn’t Director for the Crosstones, par- After losing the seniors last year, Concert, each group is excited to see difficult to corral all of the groups ticularly liked how each grouped re- each group is excited to grow and They are not your average show- what this year has to offer and they and get them ready to perform. ally showed their personalities at the change their sound with the new er singing, karaoke hobbyists. As all have several goals along the way. Many of the groups reached out to concert. This is such an important voices they hope to get at auditions. a self-proclaimed professional car The Crosstones are currently in the me before I had even started the thing for prospective members to McLean said, “It’s always hard to singer (only whilst driving alone, process of releasing a new CD for planning and really wanted to make get a glimpse of when they choose have seniors leave and start a new of course), I can confidently say the Back to Bates Weekend. sure they were a part of the event.” what group to be in. She said, “I year without those voices.” Never- that the a cappella groups on cam- For the Merimanders, Burns Overall, Berman was very thought this year everyone definitely theless, she felt the concert was still pus never fail to produce incredibly said, “We want this year to be big. pleased with the way the concert brought their A game. Even though successful and low-stress. successful concerts full of creativity, We want to consistently turn out turned out. She said, “Everyone was groups were smaller, they all still After losing only one senior last tangible dedication and outstand- new songs featuring intricate and happy to be there and listen to the found ways to show their best self.” year, the Merimanders felt comfort- ing talent. They did this for the first exciting arrangements and feel we’re great music as a momentary escape Audrey Burns ’17, Musical Di- able at the Puddle Concert since time in the 2016-17 school year on growing as a group musically. But from the fact that classes started the rector for the Merimanders, agreed their group remained pretty consis- September 6 for the annual Puddle ultimately we want to continue hav- next day. It was the perfect way to with McLean. “I absolutely adored tent. Burns said that losing this one Concert, closing Orientation Week ing fun being together.” and kicking off the semester on a get back on campus and readjust this year’s Puddle Concert. I think senior “meant that we could start off high note, like higher than the top to the community.” She certainly all the groups are in an amazing the year in a strong and confident of sop. 1’s range. As much of the Bates student Brennen Malone shows off his dance skills as the Crosstones perform at the concert. PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE body crowded into the amphitheater next to the Puddle, the anticipation was rising. The lights were hot, the mics were ready to go and people were still running into friends they had not seen all summer as the con- cert started. The Gospelaires immediately took the stage and performed two powerful songs sending their love up above. Their contagious joy and spirit definitely spread to the crowd, creating the perfect atmosphere for the rest of the concert. They were followed by the other five a cap- pella groups - Merimanders, Cross- tones, Deansmen, TakeNote and the Man Ops - all of which brought back some crowd favorites, includ- ing “Mercy” by the Crosstones and a mashup of “As Long as You Love Me” and “Wide Awake” by the Mer- imanders. As a staple of orientation, the Puddle Concert did not require any second thoughts by Allison Berman ’18 who served as the Orientation Students at work: This summer’s art internships

cording to Ross, this was good train- illuminated. Mizuno had a slightly who was less experienced. “She re- stuff. You have to be serious and KATIE ZIEGLER ing for his work stage managing different experience. As the assistant quired a lot of hand holding, it was know what you’re doing before you STAFF WRITER back at Bates. to the costume designer, her work definitely a learning experience,” she go in, prior experience is required.” This summer, Bates students Nate Stephenson ’18 also was more about the “nitty-gritty says. Mizuno felt very qualified from her took their skills out into the world worked behind the stage as an ap- logistics” than creative production. Conversely, working with peo- work at Bates and not overwhelmed, through work, volunteering and in- prentice at Williamstown Theater She stressed that organizational ple can also be one of the most en- but noted that the pre-set program ternships. Included in the string of Festival, or WTF (“that’s really their skills are equally important as cre- joyable parts of an internship. “One requires tuition. The program pro- impressive health, government and abbreviation,” says Nate). The pro- ativity. of the best parts was working with vides financial aid and Bates stu- business internships, Bates students gram was a little different than he As for challenges, students had theater people,” Mizuno says. “Ev- dents can also join the Purposeful interested in the arts also got a taste expected. “I thought I would have to contend with the immense work- eryone is weird in their own way, Work program, which Ross and of the working world. many more performance opportuni- load of theater life, in addition to and really open and accepting.” She Mizuno both participated in. “It’s Three students shared their ex- ties that I did,” he says. “I did get a the stress of managing interpersonal also enjoyed working with the kids. important to understand exactly periences over the summer. Kiyona chance to perform, but the program work relationships. Stephenson de- “It was nice being a sort of mentor.” what you’re getting into with a Wil- Mizuno ’18, who works as a cos- was much more heavily work ori- scribed a grueling schedule; “A typi- Stephenson also enjoyed work- liamstown apprenticeship, and so if tume stitcher in the Theater and ented.” cal day might start at 9:30, work you ing with other actors. “Everyone at you’re looking for a place you can Dance department, worked this That being said, Stephenson throughout the day with an hour for WTF is incredibly passionate. I’ve spend all summer under the spot- year with the Youth Musical Theater still felt he benefited creatively from lunch, ending at seven, but with an made contacts from across the coun- lights, it wouldn’t be an appropri- Company in Berkley, California. the program. “I feel as though be- overnight shift that would run from try and everyone is super willing to ate fit,” says Stephenson. “However, The company provides training for ing around so many amazing profes- midnight to 8 the next morning.” talk and give advice from their own if you’re looking to work hard for a students in middle school through sional actors really helped charge my Ross also experienced the high experiences.” Ross shared some of truly gratifying cause, get to know college in acting, singing and danc- creative batteries.” Ross also found a expectations placed on tech crew. “I the fun had in the little moments, artists at the top of their craft, and ing. In addition to costume design, sense of creative expression through don’t want to say you’re like a ser- like when he jumped in a tap danc- make lifelong connections with peo- she took on set construction, some- lighting design. “Learning how to vant sometimes, but sometimes you ing warm up with Michelle Dor- ple you’ll be working with for the thing that was new to her and natu- emphasize certain aspects of physi- are,” he jokes. Ross also learned how rance. He felt he definitely made rest of your life, then Williamstown rally had a “steep learning curve.” cal art was eye-opening,” he says. He to work together with people from valuable contacts as well. is the place for you!” Jason Ross ’19, a Chemistry specifically mentioned dancer and different schools, even in a theater Would they suggest their in- major with a Dance GEC, interned choreographer Doug Varone, who where he was most familiar. Mizuno ternships to other students? Ross with the Bates Dance Festival as a began his performance at the Bates was also challenged working with says, “I would recommend it to stu- Technical Production Intern. Ac- Dance Festival with just his head the other costume design intern, dents specifically interested in that The Bates Student September 14, 2016 6 Arts & Leisure BDF: Summer The Whopperitto paste to the roof of your mouth, too much lettuce, there is too much NICO LEMUS impeding your ability to speak for sauce and it will pool on any surface dance at Bates STAFF WRITER a few seconds and forcing you to it touches. I don’t remember if there Today we examine the Whop- plore the possibilities film brings to jam your tongue around the front of is any cheese. There might’ve been perito. The word Whopperito is a TORY DOBBIN the presentation of dance. Sickinger your mouth trying to dislodge the but in slices, not shreds. I’m begin- portmanteau of “Whopper” and ASSIISTANT ARTS&LEISURE EDITOR was excited for this new opportu- stucco. This is not a food you should ning to wonder if the whole thing “burrito” and the item (the Whop- nity, and the course turned out to eat during a date. Into your second was a fever dream. I have a history Every summer, the Bates Col- perito) is precisely the same thing. be her favorite. For Hopkins, “it was bite, you will feel all the regularities with hallucinations, visions and pre- lege campus is overtaken by several Let us begin. a relaxed and low-pressure environ- of your standard burger: the half- monitions. camps and academic conferences, Imagine if the contents of a ment to try something [he’s] never crunch-half-give of a deflated pickle, Did I mention how unsound as well as the Bates Dance Festi- Whopper were gutted and trans- done before.” Both students were the crumble of substandard beef, the the burrito’s construction is? It is val (BDF). The Festival consists planted into a tortilla. Very little able to explore a new medium of ketchup sour, the flaccid no-taste of faulty, a public hazard. A downed of dance and dance-related courses changes bar the presentation, which appreciating an art form that they lettuce. It does indeed taste like a power line. A crumbling bridge. (such as filmmaking and music) has taken an ethnic cloak. The tor- hadn’t learned before, and had the Whopper, but there are some un- My palate is rather unrefined. The during the day and special guest tilla, while providing the appeal of option to create a short film to pres- known spices that flavor it TexMex. Whopperito, I believe, has two pat- performances and lecture-demon- the whole meal, eventually leads to ent to the community. Oddly, the Whopperito packs ties but they are crushed to fit the strations during the evenings. BDF its downfall and subsequent col- They also both took “Ballet a comical amount of lettuce into vessel so it could be plus or minus has programs for high school and lapse. Fatal flaw. Hamartia. A bur- Lab,” a ballet course designed to its hold, where it seems to act as one patty. Caveat emptor. Let the college-aged dancers alike, and runs rito needs a stable base, bedrock. break down the basics of ballet and healthy contrast to the shades of buyer beware. The Whopperito does for two three-week sessions over the Refried beans usually meet this reteach students more natural ap- brown that make up the rest of not taste bad. It tastes as one would summer. standard, but the Whopperito lacks proaches to alignment and balance. the meal. If you eat this, the let- expect. It sits very comfortably in The Festival has been at Bates for any sort of foundation. It is unreal- Hopkins noted that it made him tuce will just seem to keep coming, the not-good-but-not-bad category. 34 years. Over the years, BDF has istically limp and it will move and “much more aware of body align- spilling with each bite, falling onto Would I eat one again? Yes, I would. grown to be one of the top summer writhe with any slack you give it so ment, balance, coordination and the paper wrapper and piling into a However, I would eat most things dance festivals in the United States eating it feels like you are biting into technique.” bed that you will throw away with again. In the end, it’s your choice. and draws dancers internationally the head of a living, twisting animal. Sickinger also took a course ti- a certain amount of guilt, depend- As it always be. Forever and ever, and from universities throughout The burrito is squirrel-sized and soft tled “New Works,” meant for artists ing on your conscience. There are amen. What do you choose? Do the U.S. Bates students have the like parchment. to workshop their works-in-progress some sorts of sauce included. One you choose? Have you ever seen lucky opportunity to attend the Fes- When you manage to land your pieces with two professional danc- is ketchup, but I think there are two Trainspotting? Will you choose life? tival with no additional tuition costs teeth on the thing, the flour torti- ers as instructors to provide feed- more: nameless, inconceivable, only Do not choose the Whopperito, if or fees; it is a requirement for the lla will immediately coagulate and He knows what they are. As there is you have the choice. dance major to attend the festival at back. At the end of the Festival, least once, but all majors are invited these pieces were performed for the to join. Many Bates students do par- community. Of the experience, ticipate in the Festival, and this past Sickinger states that “making a piece summer six students participated as to present on stage with only three weeks of rehearsal time was a daunt- Frank Ocean finally releases interns, dancers and musicians with the Festival. ing process but I was happy with the Riley Hopkins ’18 attended the results and plan to expand on the Festival for his second year. “I re- piece now that I have gotten feed- new music (and it was worth ally enjoyed my time there last year back.” and knew I wanted that experience Of the evening performances, again,” said Hopkins, regarding the both Hopkins and Sickinger agreed Festival. Hopkins believes that his that Dorrance Dance’s tap piece the four year wait) summers with the Festival contrib- stood out the most. “It made me uted greatly to his dance abilities, appreciate that type of dance more ous relationships and memories. subtle cameo from the queen herself, and he “credit[s] a huge chunk of than I did before,” according to EMILY PINETTE Back in 2012, the artist posted a Beyonce. “Solo (Reprise)” marked a [his] dance knowledge to the Festi- Sickinger. Hopkins described it as STAFF WRITER letter on the social media platform killer appearance by Andre 3000, in “the most entertaining and mind- val.” Frank Ocean’s sophomore al- Tumblr titled “thank you’s,” in which he raps about artists not writ- blowing piece of art [he’s] ever seen.” Claire Sickinger ’19 says she bum, Blonde, dropped the last week which he detailed his relationship ing their own music. (subtly hinting Though the Festival is only a attended the Festival because she of August, which is stellar because: with his first love, who happened to towards Drake - although his latest few weeks long, dancers and profes- “wanted to take full advantage of 1) Ocean is one of the best art- be a man. In a music industry noto- album, Views, is extremely dance- sionals squeeze a lot of instruction this amazing, world-class dance pro- ists out there right now, and 2) My rious for homophobic lyrics, Frank worthy.) and energy into their days. Be sure gram that takes place on our cam- hair was starting to turn grey due Ocean bravely stepped out. His Blonde refuses to fall neatly into to take advantage of this incredible pus.” to stress from waiting. It was a long first studio album, Channel Orange, one specific genre or aesthetic. Rath- experience next summer! Both Sickinger and Hopkins four years between his two studio features the artist singing about love er, it remains fluid, much like Frank took “DanceFilm and Media,” a albums. using male pronouns. Blonde is just himself, as he said in a 2012 inter- course designed for dancers to ex- Release dates came and went as poignant. view, “The same sentiment that I without new music. Artists who are The artist sends messages about have towards genres of music, I have friends with him continued to tease identity, including race, gender and towards a lot of labels and boxes.” anxiously waiting fans with prom- sexuality. The name of the album - Frank refuses to put himself into a ises that the album would be worth Blonde - is spelled with the feminine particular category, and the same the wait. All the while, Ocean him- variation on iTunes, yet the cover art goes for Blonde. It is vulnerable, it self remained quiet. Finally, on drops the “e” for the masculine ver- is raw and it is pure Frank Ocean. August 20th of this year, his latest sion. The cover also includes a shot Blonde is not only an album project became available on Apple of Ocean covering his face, his hair you’ll want to play again and again - READ.THINK.SHARE Music. Luckily, Blonde did not dis- dyed green. He also sings about his it is a statement on the diversities of appoint. The album perfectly show- experiences at gay clubs in “Good life, a powerful message in the face cases Ocean’s smooth, mellow voice. Guys.” The first track, “Nikes,” has of inequalities of today. With minimal instrumentation, both high- and low-pitched modu- Here is to hoping Frank Ocean each song feels intimate, moody and lation on Frank Ocean’s voice, each waits less than four years to release dreamlike. Overall, there are themes providing their own stories and per- more music. ONLINE. of nostalgia, memory and identity. spectives. This song also includes a Again and again, he talks about shout-out to Trayvon Martin. hindsight, and this album is just Frank Ocean does not just sing that: stories that look back on vari- alone. “Pink + White” features a Upcoming Arts Events VISIT US AT SEPTEMBER 19 -Author and Guggeneheim fellow Aleksandar Hemon speaks in Muskie Archives from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WWW. -Darsie Alexander ’88 lectures on “Robert Indiana: Beyond Love,” the current art exhibit in the Bates Museum of Art. 6:00 p.m. in the Olin THEBATESSTUDENT Arts Center room 104. SEPTEMBER 23 .COM -The Bob Degen Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Arts Center concert hall. -Solo artists Sara Juli performs her original work “Tense Vagina: An Ac- tual Diagnosis” at 8:00 p.m. in Gannet Theater.

SEPTEMBER 26 -Amy Stacey Curtis discusses her latest interactive art project “Memory” to be displayed in the Bates Mill in the coming weeks. 6:00 p.m. in the join us. Olin Arts Center room 104. SEPTEMBER 27-28 -Pianist Mari Asakawa performs in Olin Arts Center Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. The Bates Student September 14, 2016 Sports 7

Women’s Cross Country Bates hires new Wilson, Cook to lead Alpine Skiing, Baseball and exciting Cross Country Golf coaches

the beginning of classes this year that season as women’s team JAMO KARSTEN the baseball team will be coached by MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR Jon Martin, the head coach at Vassar The 2016-2017 academic year College for the previous ten years. was kickstarted by a bevy of an- This move came about in light of takes down Colby in nouncements from Bates’ athletic former Bates’ former baseball coach director Kevin McHugh regarding Mike Leonard’s move to Middle- the filling of head coaching posi- bury this summer. tions at the college. “Jon worked for 13 years at an The men’s and women’s alpine institution very similar to Bates in opening meet ski team will be coached this year terms of its academic standing but by Bates alumnus Micaela Holland also in terms of it values - Vassar ‘11, who will be replacing her own prizes scholarship, inclusion, diver- among the top five of a nationally er runners, all of whom finished in ski coach while she was an athlete sity and community engagement SARAH ROTHMANN renowned conference, along with the top five. Chisholm finished sec- STAFF WRITER here, Rogan Connell. Connell had and Jon and his teams were ac- their impressive depth, will bring ond with a time of 15:52, followed been the alpine coach at Bates for tively involved in those areas,” said better state and regional finishes this closely behind by a group of three fifteen years. McHugh of Martin’s preparedness Following a tremendous track year. sophomores, all finishing within and field season, where numerous “Hiring an alum always brings for working at a liberal arts institu- “Our first real test will be our 10 seconds of each other. This tight with it the hugely positive fact that tion like Bates. distance runners performed at a na- home meet on September 17. We pack included Wendy Memishian tional level and broke several school the coach knows firsthand what our The Bates community also hope to once again be in the mix ‘19 and Katie Barker ‘19. student-athletes experience from the mourned the passing of Robert C. records, the women’s cross country with the really competitive teams,” Katherine Cook ‘18 and Mary team is hoping to see even more academic rigor to the nuances of Flynn this past summer, a four-sport said Hartshorn. Szatkowski ‘18, tied for first in the the specific athletic program to the coach and long-time community progress this fall. Although two run- The team opened their season first year/junior race, and ran identi- ners in the top seven graduated last campus culture,” said McHugh in member. Flynn had been the golf with their annual wave race against cal times of 15:36. Following close an email. coach for nineteen years. The golf year, coach Jennifer Hartshorn feels Colby. Unphased by an unfamiliar behind and making her cross coun- confident that her returning ath- Holland was a three-time na- team will now be managed by James course, challenging hilly terrain and try debut was Olivia LaMarche ‘20, tional collegiate ski championship Upham, the current assistant nordic letes, led by captains Jess Wilson ‘17 intense humidity, the women’s cross who finished third with a time of and Molly Chisholm ‘17, will con- competitor during her collegiate ca- ski team coach, as well as golf pros country dominated their season 15:48. Callie Reynolds ‘18 and Me- reer as a Bobcat, and served as team Nick Glicos and Kyle Bourassa from tinue to improve this season. Other opener, defeating Colby by an im- gan Clark ‘20 were also among the returning runners include Kather- captain her junior and senior years. Martindale Country Club in Au- pressive score of 80-30 on Saturday top five finishers for Bates. McHugh announced prior to burn, Maine. ine Cook ‘18, who broke the 5,000 September 12. “Given the tough conditions meter outdoor track school record The meet, which took place and our strong performance, this with a blistering time of 17:26.66, along the Quarry Trails in Water- meet was definitely a confidence and Mary Szatkowski ‘18, who was ville, Maine spanned a 2.44 mile boost for both us and our Coach,” a consistent member of the top sev- course and was split up between Wilson said. “Our strengths largely Men’s, Women’s Golf tee-off Women’s Swimming and Diving en during last year’s cross country class years. The sophomores and se- came from working together in season. Wendy Memishian ‘19 and niors competed against each other packs of two or three against the season Katie Barker ‘19, will also be very and the first years and juniors ran tough course, pushing each other to competitive this season. together. run faster.” and Emily Plotnikov ‘17 will serve “We will have a deep team, Captain Jess Wilson ‘17, led the The team hopes to continue to GRIFFIN GOLDEN which will help us to push each oth- as the women’s team captains. sophomore/senior race by a strong see success as they host the Bates ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR This past weekend, Bates and er to improve,” Hartshorn explains. margin, finishing with an impressive Invitational next Saturday, Septem- The Bates Men’s and Women’s ten other men’s golf teams competed “Everyone has someone to work time of 14:41 over the 2.44 mile ber 17, at Pineland Farms in New Golf teams begin a highly antici- in the 2016 Bowdoin Invitational at with this season which is great.” course. Her performance was the Gloucester, Maine. pated season as they move on from Brunswick Country Club. St. An- After a strong fifth place perfor- fastest time of the day. Fellow cap- the passing of legendary coach Rob- selm College of Manchester, New mance at the NESCAC Champion- tain Molly Chisholm ‘17 led an im- ert C. Flynn. A four-sport coach, Hampshire won the two-day event ships during last year, Hartshorn pressive pack that included four oth- hopes that the team’s ability to place Flynn passed away on July 31 after with a total score of 617. Bates fin- 41 years at Bates College. ished in seventh place, edging out Coach Flynn began his career Colby by just one stroke. Stekler with the Bobcats in 1965 as an as- lead the way for the Bobcats, shoot- sistant football coach. After a three- ing a 157 and tying for the 18th best year stint with the football team, score individually. Stekler displayed Men’s Cross Country he became head coach of nordic his superb course management skills skiing in 1968. Flynn would hold and short game. Matt Marcus ‘18 this position until 1990, catapult- finished in 21st place with a 158. ing the Bates skiing program to the Andrew Garcia-Bou ‘20 shot a powerhouse it is today. Flynn nota- team-best 78 on Saturday, followed bly played a big part in bringing the by a 92 on Sunday. Rounding out 1976 NCAA ski championships to the lineup was Rutkin and Liam Pack mentality to drive Maine. McLoughlin ‘19, who carded a 163 A testament to his talent and and 168 respectively. reputation on campus, Coach Flynn The women’s team competed then was the head coach of the base- in a match play style competi- Men’s Cross Country this ball team from 1991-1999, and the tion against Bowdoin on Saturday. golf team from 1996-2015. Match play consists of five different “I can’t say enough about how one-on-one matchups, nine holes great of a person Coach Flynn is,” each. Paced by Caroline Farber ‘20, golfer Brad Rutkin ‘17 said, “I’ve Bowdoin defeated Bates in four out year, as team narrowly of five matchups and 191-161 in played lots of different sports, but I’ve never met someone who cares as a combined score of the top four much about his players.” players. Kelly Wasserman ‘18 led In absence of Coach Flynn, the way for the Bobcats, shooting a falls to Colby in opening Bates Golf will be managed by James team-best 40, showcasing her length Upham, assistant coach for the nor- off the tee. dic ski team. Upham will take care Rutkin is feeling optimistic of travel arrangements, recruiting, about the team going forward: “This meet and budget oversight, while Martin- team is the deepest team we’ve had dale Country Club golf pros, Nick in years. The way we performed on Glicos and Kyle Bourassa, will take Saturday really shows what kind of training is there and am looking for the pack with a time of 20:08 with over coaching and instructional du- group we have. Our magic number SARAH ROTHMANN confidence and development. Ev- the other three members all within ties. going forward is to break 310.’’ No STAFF WRITER ery individual has the opportunity 20 seconds of each other. Leading the men’s team this year women’s team players were available to improve and advance because James Jones ‘20 won the first- will be senior captains Alex Stekler to comment. Led by captains Joe Doyle ‘17, they have worked very hard to get year/sophomore race with a time of ‘17 and Rutkin. Expectations are The Bobcats will compete in the Michael Horowicz ‘17 and Evan to where they are at and have a lot 20:21 over the course of difficult, high as the team returns all of its Maine State Championships next Ferguson-Hull ‘17, the men’s cross of respect and commitment to the hilly terrain. Jones’ classmate Justine players from last season. Penelope weekend. country team which currently holds sport.” Levine ‘20 finished second overall, Ganske ‘17, Sarah Centanni ‘17, a national rank of 35th, is very ex- The men’s team in their opening followed by teammates Ryan Betz cited for this season and is hoping meet were challenged by an intense ‘19, Gabe Benson ‘20 and Jack to travel to Louisville, Kentucky and 6,000 meter course, comprised of McLarnon ‘20 who finished in 5th, compete at the NCAA division III steep rolling hills along the Quarry 8th, and 10th, respectively. national championships. Although Field Hockey defeats Hamilton for Trails in Waterville, Maine, where “Although the junior-senior they lost Allen Sumrall ‘16, who where they were defeated by Col- race didn’t go quite as we had hoped, earned All-American honors after first time since 2012 by College in their season opener, we were very excited with what we his impressive 31st place finish at the edged by a score of 61-49. saw from our first years and sopho- NCAA championships in Wiscon- The Polar Bears lost to Middlebury The meet was split by class mores,” Doyle said. “The meet also sin last year, head coach Al Fereshe- JESS ALEXIS in the Division III championship years. The juniors and seniors were gave us a great opportunity to pre- CONTRIBUTING WRITER tian is confident in the close spread last year, and have a reputation for grouped together and the first years view the NESCAC Championship of his returning runners. Along with dominating the competition. and sophomores competed against course well in advance of the meet, The Bobcats had a solid win the three senior captains, Nick Or- Despite Bowdoin’s status, the each other. which is something we haven’t been against Worcester State last Tuesday, lando ‘18, Zach Magin ‘18, Mat- Bobcats are back this year with even Making an impressive comeback able to do in years past.” kicking off the season with a quality thew Morris ‘18, Stephan Rowe ‘18, more hunger to knockout their com- after suffering from a stress fracture The Bobcats will be hosting 4-0 shutout. Yet another victory by Ben Tonelli ‘18, and Jack Kiely ‘18, petitors. The team has strengthened for the majority of last year’s season, the Bates Invitational at Pineland the Bates field hockey team followed will all be very competitive this sea- its offense, demonstrated by back- Nick Orlando ‘17, led the junior/ Farms, in New Gloucester, Maine this past Saturday against Hamilton, son. James Jones ‘20 will also have a to-back goals this past Saturday senior Bates men, and finished fifth next Saturday, September 17, where moving the team to a 2-0 start. This strong impact on the team this fall. within four minutes of each other overall with a time of 20:05. Follow- the men’s team hopes to work to- victory was huge considering it was All members of the top ten are with- during the first half. With many ing in a close pack behind Orlando gether, using the strengths of all Bates’ first NESCAC game of the in 30-40 seconds of one another. first years, the team has been quick were captains Evan Ferguson-Hull class years, for a well-deserved win. season. With this being the team’s “I am very excited to see the and fluid, working even stronger as ‘17, Joe Doyle ‘17, Zach Magin ‘18 first win against Hamilton since team come together as one unit,” and Stephen Rowe ‘18. Magin led 2012, there are high hopes for the Fereshetian said. “I know that the See FIELD HOCKEY, PAGE 8 game against Bowdoin this evening. Sports 8 The Bates Student September 14, 2016

Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Women’s soccer kicks off season with tough try- Men’s Soccer pounds outs, two victories Beavers, Nighthawks; loses to Continentals

The women’s soccer team shake hands after their 8-0 victory over USM. Emma Jarczyk/COURTESY PHOTO

intensity, clean, fun soccer. Decreas- JAMO KARSTEN ing our goals against, and increasing MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR our goals for averages will be key Fall is here, along with another to improving upon our success in grueling NESCAC season for The 2015. A deeper run into the NE- Bates women’s soccer team - and SCAC tournament is also on our this year it seems the squad might be minds,” said coach Ross, referring more prepared than ever to succeed to the team’s 4-3-3 showing in NES- after intense tryouts to determine CAC play last year. Drew Parsons ‘19, turns to goal as Erik Opoku ‘20 looks on in the background. John Neufeld/THE BATES STUDENT their 2016 team roster. Shea also referenced a deeper “This preseason tryout was one NESCAC tournament run this year of the most competitive we have had as a goal, and a possible NCAA JOHN NEUFELD in my time at Bates (since 2010). tournament bid. Shea also stated STAFF WRITER Coming off of the success of last one team goal is to win every over- year, we raised our expectations for time game they play this year. Under the lights on Garcelon our student-athletes,” said sixth year The fall game schedule starts Field, the men’s soccer team opened coach Kelsy Ross. This year’s team promptly with the academic calen- their season with a convincing 3-0 features a 25-person roster, includ- dar, and unusually the NESCAC win over the University of Maine- ing seven first-years. “The Class of conference schedule too wastes no Farmington Beavers. Striker Eric 2020 has already brought a combi- time starting up. WOSO has already Opoku ‘20 enjoyed his first colle- nation of composure and flair that played three games, including their giate game, scoring two goals and people are going to enjoy watching,” conference opener against Hamilton displaying fantastic foot skills and continued Ross, highlighting the on Saturday in their second game of clinical finishing. Opoku was ner- bevy of incoming players who made the season. vous about his transition from high the cut. The Bobcats went 2-1 in their school to college but was able to step “We had a very hard tryout pre- opening triad of home games, de- up the plate. season with a substantial amount of feating Maine Maritime 2-0 in their “I realized that I have a group cuts, so I feel as though this year’s opener under the lights on Garce- of boys (brothers) who believe in team is the most competitive and lon field Tuesday night, falling 3-1 my ability and provide me with a hungry we have ever been,” echoed to Hamilton in their conference platform to always express myself. captain Erin Shea ‘17. It is precisely opener Saturday, and drubbing Uni- Knowing the support behind me, I this type of competitive culture versity of Southern Maine 8-0 Sun- entered into Thursday’s game feeling within a team, that can lead to the day. eight different players scored in comfortable and more than ready to toughness required to win games on these opening matches, including play,” Opoku stated. Other key per- the field. Sarah Dipillo ‘20, and Riley Tur- formances were from Peabo Knoth Shea, a center-midfielder who cotte ‘20. ‘17 who had two assists, and from also will be captaining the women’s “It was great to start the sea- senior Jack Martell ‘17 who held up lacrosse team this upcoming spring son off with a win on Garcelon in the back line and stifled the Beaver in addition to her duties with the front of everyone that came out to offense. The game was the Bobcat’s soccer team, is a co-captain with support us. We’re looking forward eighth consecutive non-conference defender Allison Hill ‘17. Shea to building off this game, and we win. highlighted valuing team chemistry hope to carry the momentum into On Saturday, Bates had their Peabo Knoth ‘17 scans the field. John Neufeld/THE BATES STUDENT on and off the field, and leading by our double header weekend,” said first conference game against Ham- example as important methods for defender Alexa Adams ‘17 of their ilton College. The Continentals helping this year’s team churn out clinical 2-0 victory to start the sea- scored early on in the 4th minute, victories. son. and Bates could not even the score Bates WOSO, the affectual The team hits the road this throughout the remainder of the moniker of the women’s soccer week, taking on Bowdoin and Tufts game. Bates’ keeper Robbie Mon- team, has some lofty goals for the away as they continue their confer- tanaro had five stops on the day, fall concerning both process and ence slate. including some incredible acrobatic end result. “We want to play high saves. The Bobcats had 16 total shots but only five on goal. After the game, captain Luke FIELD HOCKEY McNabb ‘17 commented on the Ideas? team’s mentality: “After a loss, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 best mindset to have is learning from the mistakes you make during a unit than last year. Jessie Moriaty strategy the team has shown on the the loss and applying them for the ‘19 demonstrated high intensity by field, their trajectory will hopefully next game. Once the game is played Opinions? scoring the final goal at the end of lead the Bobcats to a great season we move on to the next one. Our the game against Hamilton Satur- this fall. only concern is the game at hand.” day. Bates outshot Hamilton 18-11. The Bobcats put their loss be- With extreme concentration and hind them right away, defeating Something the previously undefeated Newbury Nighthawks 2-1 the next day. The visiting Newbury team scored in the to discuss? final seconds of a mostly uneventful first half. Bates turned up their at- tack in the second half, outshooting their opponents 16-5. The relentless effort paid off, and Drew Parsons ‘19 scored his first career goal in the 52nd minute. Less than one minute President Spencer wants later, McNabb put the winning goal in the back of the net. Once they to hear from you. had the lead, Bates’ defense shut the door to preserve the victory. The men’s team takes on Uni- versity of New England and Tufts Sign up for her student office hours at in their first road trips of the season. bates.edu/officehours

Alexa Jurgeleit ‘20 warms up. John Neufeld/THE BATES STUDENT