OCTOBER 19, 2012 sports 12 Goucher Rides to the Top SAAC Hosts Semi-Formal its participants. Though •Emily Keyes Sports Editorr the committee cannot cre- all at Goucher ate new legislation, it can brings with it count- vote on issues that, with F less social events. majority favor, can be sent On Saturday, Oct. 20 at to Geoff Miller, the Direc- 9:30pm, the Student Ath- tor of Goucher Athletics, lete Advisory Committee for approval and enforce- will host its annual SAAC ment. SAAC serves to cre- dance, a semi-formal ate a positive image for gathering that promotes athletes on campus, and a “healthy, fun atmo- events such as the upcom- sphere between athletes ing dance only enhance and non-athletes,” says this. Silverman noted that SAAC Co-President Dean last year the dance was a Silverman. Silverman great success, with over hopes the dance will help 300 students attending promote the organiza- the event. tion and “raise awareness This year he hopes to The Equestrian Team poses after the Zone IV, Region IHSA show (Photo: Laura Malone). for what it truly is.” SAAC see even more people at acts as an advocate for the the dance, and hopes that Fink thinks otherwise. “ We’re taken the upcoming show on students will take advan- •Maring Eberlein student-athlete commu- Staff Writer able to reinvent the wheel Saturday, October 27 under its tage of the opportunity to and experiment with run- wing, holding a raffle, giving nity and performs philan- he Goucher College interact in a “non-com- ning things a little differently.” away t-shirts, and providing thropic work for the great- Equestrian Team start- A large part of Equestrian free food starting at 10 AM. er Goucher community. petitive, fun atmosphere” ed its season with a T involves work on the ground, The team is extremely excited Each sports team has where all classes and types bang. After the successful from caring for the horses to for the opportunity for the rest pre-season classic, the annual between one and three of people can mingle dur- caring for those showing that of the school to come out and Tournament of Champions, representatives that at- ing the dance, which ends day. To improve on the depth support their fellow Gophers last month, the team hosted at 12:30pm, and beyond. of the team, two new mem- for the last home show of the tend board meetings and and won the very first Zone IV, bers, freshmen Erica Scott and semester. discuss issues facing the Region I IHSA show last Sun- Laura Adriaanse, were added. day, October 7. athletic department and Coach Zumbrun is excited “Everybody contributed to for all of the fresh faces on our championship ribbon that the team. She noted that it day,” said Patte Zumbrun, the can be difficult for everyone team’s head coach. Intramural Frisbee Update to adjust, but the team con- The members that showed sists of so much new talent. was a close second with 3 previous experience.” Any- contributed phenomenally as •Hallie Yarmus Putting it simply, she said, Staff Writer wins and 29 points. Wet one can just “jump right well; each rider placed no less “There’s so much potential.” Wednesday Warriors were in and pick up the sport as than third in his or her class, The entire team seems his fall Goucher Col- in third with one win and 24 they go,” stated Wilkinson. which resulted in the team’s to be taking the change well, lege began its first points total. Moon Unit was Intramural Frisbee is a point total of 45. The team too. Kaduk Sherpa, a fresh- season of Intramural in fourth with one win and time to goof off and just have now garners a five-point lead T man, said, “Coming into the over its “arch rival” the Univer- Ultimate Frisbee, initiated 14 points total. Wanna Huck? fun. The team Multiple Scor- Goucher Equestrian team sity of Mary Washington. by Oliver Wilkinson ’13. He was in fifth with 23 points to- gasms has fully embraced has been a great experience Karli Postel, Senior Team stated that he “started the tal. Multiple Scorgasms was this; they make ‘fake orgasm – everyone’s been very wel- Captain said, “ We had a great Frisbee Intramural since currently in sixth place with noises” after a good play. Ad- coming and encouraging.” start to the season this past he knew many people who no wins and 15 points total. die Maxwell ’13, captain of Equestrian is typically a very weekend. I’m very proud of could not commit to the The league has had three Wanna Huck?, a co-captain individual sport, but Fink not- the team, and I hope we can Ultimate Frisbee Club.” ed that everyone has tried to games already and there are of the varsity tennis team, continue to have a successful make the new members feel The Ultimate Frisbee only two more games be- and the Opinion editor for year!” truly connected to the team. Club is an intercollegiate fore play-offs begin -enough The Quindecim, is enjoy- The show makes the team Fink and Postel have even im- club that meets three times a time for team standings to ing her Intramural frisbee first in Zone IV, Region I. Zum- plemented weekly team work- week for practices and often switch up. The competition season. As she puts it, “My brun said, “I’m expecting at outs out of the saddle, pairing attends tournaments on the is “friendly”and the focus two worlds at Goucher are the next show, that’s at home new and old members. October 27, that we will take a weekend. Intramural games is to “provide a good break Ultimate Frisbee and ten- Fink said, “This year, as a commanding lead [in our re- are at Beldon field every from studying and an en- nis. With intramurals I get team, we’re a lot more cohesive gion].” Wednesday night at 9:15 P.M. vironment that is a lot of to merge those two. My team as one unit. I think the small Last year, the team shone The games begin at 9:30 and fun and a little less serious is full of tennis players, so I size helps that – everyone can as one of Goucher’s top ath- end at 10:45 P.M. The intra- than the Ultimate Frisbee love getting to share the fris- get to know each other better.” letic programs, winning Zone mural league currently has Club,” states Wilkinson. Zoe bee part of my life with them, The entire team is excited IV and placing 7th at the IHSA six teams: Blood Sweat and for the rest of the season to Smuckler ’13, a member of and they are all so good!” national competition. They really start moving. Zumbrun Beers, CORN, Moon Unit, Multiple Scorgasms, agrees Wilkinson hopes that fu- hope to follow that path again said, “ We’re doing so well, and Multiple Scorgasms, Wanna that the intramurals are a ture seasons will bring more this year, even with a team we plan to keep capitalizing Huck?, and Wet Wednes- “great stress relief.” The in- people and new teams. With that consists of about as many on consistency and maintain- day Warriors. At press time, tramurals are also open to such a fun and easy-going freshmen as upperclassmen. ing our current strategy, which Blood Sweat and Beers was in people who are new to the atmosphere, its popularity While some might worry has been pretty winning.” about such a young team, the lead with a total of three sport; some of the people on campus will only contin- A marketing team has sophomore Captain Joey wins and 35 points. CORN who joined this fall had “no ue to increase. [email protected] Vol. 100, Issue 4, October 19, 2012

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UINDECIMThe Independent Student Newspaper of Goucher College In This Q Club Presidents, Administration React to Revised Trips Policy

“Kill the Dead, Fear the Living...” Arts page 7

President Sanford Ungar attends a Student Government Association senate meeting to answer questions. (Photo: Christopher Riley). Senate meeting due to a fac- and prompting a further re- was no longer under the sole Review Benjamin Snyder • ulty meeting, although she vised policy. discretion of the Dean of Stu- Arts page 7 Managing Editor noted, “it was reported back Perl “sensed that students dent Engagement.” fter a revised transpor- to [her] that SGA felt good wanted more concrete guide- Shevlin noted that while tation policy was put about the changes and the lines” and put in place the the new policy allows the Ainto effect on a one- way in which they had been 250-mile radius change to team to attend most of their year trial basis by members able to voice their concerns the policy “rather than the tournaments, some, such as of senior staff on Friday, Sep- and have their opinions tak- vague and more restricting the tournaments held at Guil- tember 28, heads of various en into consideration.” “guideline about trips outside ford College in North Caro- clubs affected by the policy The changes, according the /DC region.” lina and SUNY - Fredonia in and Associate Dean of Stu- to Perl, were due to students Involved in those conver- New York, will be potentially dent Engagement (OSE) Em- voicing protests about the sations with Perl was Blair affected. ily Perl, who helped draft the revised policy after the SGA Shevlin ’13, the President of Shevlin said that under the policy, expressed views about meeting on September 18. the Ultimate Frisbee Team, new guidelines the team “can the changes. “Several students set up in- and Oliver Wilkinson ’13, no longer make it to [their] Equestrian Team Under the new policy, stu- dividual appointments with the captain. “ We had been Spring Break trip to St. Si- Tops Competition dent clubs and organizations me to discuss their own con- in contact with other clubs, mon’s Island, Georgia.” Sports page 12 on campus must bring along cerns,” she said. specifically Hiking, Pitchin’ Alumni support is one way a faculty advisor and pay for After the conversations, Perl Tents, GRANOLA, and Veri- in which the team is currently professional transportation realized that the changes, es- tas, and tried to communi- reaching out for support to services for trips taking place pecially the requirements for cate how this policy nega- get additional changes to the outside of a 250-mile radius overnight trips outside the tively affected many clubs,” policy made. Shevlin would inside from the college’s campus Baltimore/DC region, “were explained Shevlin. ultimately like to see “the unless waived. going to restrict some stu- He continued, “ We made policy scrapped and have a News 1-3 The latest version of the dent groups more than [she] several recommendations, committee of administrators, Features 4-5 Global 6 policy was announced in a had anticipated.” Perl high- which we now see in the faculty, and students get to- Arts 7-8 Student Government Associ- lighted the Ultimate Frisbee current policy, such as get- gether to draft a new policy Op/Ed 9-10 ation (SGA) Senate meeting Team’s tournament trips as ting rid of the vague notion which takes into account all Sports 11-12 on October 3. especially being affected by of the ‘Baltimore/DC region’ TRIPS continued on p. 2 Perl could not attend the the previously altered policy and ensuring that the policy THE QUINDECIM 2 OCTOBER 19, 2012 news out being allowed to use to be done regarding the pol- from TRIPS p. 1 promise was made to ensure The Quindecim: that “two approved student student drivers, going to and icy, saying that the “fight isn’t points of view.” Co-Editors-In-Chief: drivers [appear] in each car, from these volunteer sites over yet.” Shelvin noted that, “The Missy Ballinghoff so that no one student will be becomes a serious issue.” He continued, “The way the alumni are currently draft- Shay Kettner driving further than the 250- Hiring professional transpor- administration went about ing a letter to send to Sandy mile radius.” tation services, meanwhile, creating this policy, without in opposition of this policy, Managing Editor: Uriah London, the Presi- comes with a high price, he student or faculty-adviser the way in which it imple- Benjamin Snyder dent of Veritas, who did not explained. “My main issue input, was fundamentally News Editor: ments, and what it means to take part in the meetings with the policy is that requir- flawed.” He wished adminis- Jaclyn Peiser students.” about the conference with ing a chaperone on the trip tration would not have made Features Editor: Additionally, a petition Perl, said, “All I can say is undermines the whole point changes without initial stu- Sean Varner drafted by Christina Kim, the thank God for the appeal of a student-led and orga- dent input, a response to the Global Editor: Ultimate Frisbee Team’s SGA process.” He continued that nized trip,” said Savin policy being drafted this past Kaitlin Higgins Representative, has about Arts Editor: he takes issue with the ad- He does see some benefits, summer and announced at 400 Goucher students and Lyle Hawthorne ditional costs associated with noting increased account- the semester’s start. faculty opposing the new Opinion Editor: the new policy, along with the ability and support from the Fittry noted, “I think that the travel policy.” Addie Maxwell chaperone requirement. staff and faculty. “ We have kinks have been worked out, Since the policy’s an- Sports Editor: London praised the use of met with the Office of Stu- thankfully, and that the pol- nouncement on October 3, Emily Keyes approved drivers for future dent Engagement to see if icy as it stands now will not Perl noted that Veritas, the Photo and Multi-Media trips. “I think that is a step the policy can be over-riden. affect many clubs in the long Philosophy Club, contacted Editor: in the right direction to have Since the new policy affects run. I think the only major Christopher Riley her “about a trip which sev- ‘certified’ people be allowed our group in such a drastic obstacle we will face is sim- Chief Copy Editor: en students plan to make to to drive groups of Goucher manner, we feel like it is im- ply getting used to the poli- Sarah Pardus a philosophy conference in students,” he explained. portant to meet some level of cy and reminding students Faculty Advisor: Rochester, NY,” a location According to Samuel compromise with the admin- about the added paperwork Dr. David Zurawik “slightly” outside the 250- Savin of GRANOLA, theistration. We would be open that goes along with any trips mile radius. Staff Writers: club responsible for con- to working with other student off campus. Again, it’s just a Hillary Blunt As a result, student orga- ducting community service groups and SGA as well,” he simple form, but getting used Maring Eberleir nizers for the club researched projects in New Orleans, continued. to the process will take some Jordan Javelet additional forms of transpor- April Linder because the trip relies heav- Like Savin in some ways, getting used to for clubs and tation to attend the confer- Allison Panetta ily on transportation, “with- Shevlin believes more needs SGA I’m sure.” ence “given that the new poli- Carly Susman cy states that trips outside the Michelle Tirto Sara Torgeson 250-mile radius may not typi- Kathryn Walker cally utilize student drivers.” Hallie Yarmus Perl continued, “They found Have you made your Photographers: the costs for other forms of Christopher Riley transportation to be much Benjamin Snyder higher than they had antici- contribution to the Greater Carly Susman Michelle Tirto pated, and came back to me Contributors: to ask what they should do.” Andrew Deal Perl then spoke to Bar- Goucher Fund this year? Rebecca Hazany bara Stob, the legal counsel Blair Shevlin who also drafted the policy Chelsea Spitzer Morton and attended the SGA meet- Alice Falvey Greif Oliver Wilkinson ing on September 18. In the latest version of the policy, according to the email she The Quindecim, the Inde- sent to Fittry, the decision to pendent Student Newspaper of Goucher College, is published by include the legal team in the Goucher students once every two decision-making process was weeks during the academic year. to “address… concern that The Quindecim does not dis- criminate based on age, gender, some students expressed race, religion, sexual orienta- about one person being the tion, handicap or marital status. sole decision-maker.” The opinions expressed in this newspaper do not necessarily According to Perl, an “ex- reflect those of the students, ception based on the crite- faculty, staff, administration, ria found within the policy, or trustees of Goucher College. which “include distance and Unsigned editorials represent the majority view of the edito- length of trip; the nature and Stop by the Alumnae/i rial board. Columns, letters and risk level of the activities on cartoons represent the views of the trip; and issues, if any the authors. [email protected] related to this or other past House and make your www.thequindecim.com trips taken by the student or- (410) 337-6413 ganization or individual stu- ©2011 The Quindecim, Goucher dent drivers,” was granted. impact today! College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204. All In this instance, a com- rights reserved. OCTOBER 19, 2012 news 3 PUBLIC SAFETY BLOTTER The Quindecim is granted access to information about violations of the Goucher Senate College Coad of Conduct and Academic Honor code. The informatio is compiled by Laurie Burton Graham, Goucher’s Executive Vice President and General Councel. This report is comprised of incidents that occur during the two weeks leading up to Update each issue of The Quindecim. Public Safety Incident Reports - October 1 – October 16 •Missy Ballinghoff multicultural...all of the old Co-Editor-in-Chief terms don’t fit any more Alcohol Violation: October 10, 2012: because things are more -Three students taken to hospital for intoxication; referred to Dean of Students (Alcock) New Business: complicated now; within -Two students found with open alcohol containers in public spaces; referred for adjudication - Academic Policies the freshman class the (Welsh, Froelicher) Committee presented an idea multicultural population is -Three loud parties with alcohol in student rooms; referred for adjudication (Tuttle)* to change the current add/ 33%. I don’t personally have a drop period of two weeks to percentage or a number goal Assault: a two-week drop period, and when the college is diverse -Student reports being punched in face by roommate; referred for adjudication (Wagner) a one-week add period. The enough, but I feel very good current idea being prepared about the progress we’re Drug Violation: for proposal would shorten the making.” -Narcotics and paraphernalia found in student room; referred for adjudication add period to one week, but The second question -Marijuana and paraphernalia found in student room; referred for adjudication no longer require signatures addressed big issues Goucher of advisors or professors. The faces in its future. Fire Safety: drop period would remain a Ungar responded: “ We have -Smoke alarm in student room covered with plastic bag (Hooper) two-week period. A petition an unacceptable number -Multiple smoke alarms sounding due to malfunction; FMS notified (Tuttle) process would be available of transports from alcohol -Smoke alarm activated by air freshener sprayed near detector (Gallagher) for students who want to add that are almost all first -Two smoke alarms set off by burnt food (Bennett, Gallagher) a class after the one week year studnets,” Emily Perl, -Smoke alarm set off by curling iron (Alcock) deadline. The new add/drop Associate Dean for Student -Scattered ashes from burnt newspaper found in stairway area and outside (Welsh)* period proposal is still in the Engagement interjected, “All tentative planning stages. the hospital transports [from Harassment: - Alex Crockett ‘14 presented alcohol] have been first year -Cab driver verbally abusive to two students; referred to Dean of Students (SRC parking lot) results from a brainstorming students.” Ungar continued, “ We obviously can’t and don’t Illness/Injury: session about revising the seek to control everything -Employee taken to hospital for shortness of breath SGA representative system everybody does, but drinking -Two students taken to hospital for stomach pains within senate. Discussion is to the point of having to be -Contractor employee taken to hospital for back pain taking place whether to switch transported to the hospital -Guest taken to hospital for back pain and numbness SGA representation over -Student taken to hospital after falling off horse; released with no injuries to housing representatives is a very serious condition -Employee taken to hospital after fainting and hitting a table and move away from club and people die. People die -Health Center requested ambulance for student with mental health issues representatives, or not. every year at colleges from Next Week: those conditions and we ahve Vandalism/Removal/Destruction of College Propety: -President Sandy Ungar visits had a couple of close calls. I -“Safe Zone” sign torn from bulletin board (Van Meter)* to address questions from the believe students can do a lot -Papers pulled off bulletin boards and scattered on floor (Welsh)* senate. to influence each other, but at -Exit sign damaged and steps sprayed with fire extinguisher (Froelicher)* October 17, 2012: some point if we can’t get any -Eggs thrown on lobby floor (Sondheim)* Board Reports: progress we are going to have -Three exit signs damaged (Gamble)* - Carly Susman, VP for to ratchet thing up again.” -Fire extinguisher discharged and eggs thrown on floor (Bennett)* Programming announced - Social Justice Committee -Laundry room table found in student’s room; referred for adjudication (Welsh)* the Gala date of December has $15,000 to spend on your 2, 2012. More information on grant proposals! Look for the Vehicle Incidents: Gala will be in the next issue application on SGA website. -Student lost control of vehicle, jumped curb and hit a sign (Froelicher driveway) of The Q , which comes out - Senate created an Ad Hoc November 2nd. Committee that Jack Swallow Student Code of Conduct Adjudications: New Business: ‘13 is chairing to address -Student found responsible for drug violation; sanctions are probation for rest of academic - Goucher College President the issues with SGA senate year, $150 fine, substance abuse evaluation, parental notification Sanford Ungar visited to representation. -Student found responsible for fire safety violation; sanctions are probation for rest of fall address quetions directly - A marketing group presented semester, fine of $250, parental notification from the SGA senate a petition that was denied representatives. The firstby Exec Board for $136 to go Academic Honor Code Decisions: question addressed diversity towards a class advertising -Student found responsible for accessing materials on internet during a test; sanction is on campus specifically asking project. The petition was grade of zero on test what President Ungar thinks approved from $136 towards -Student found responsible for taking work belonging to another student and presenting it renting a popcorn machine, as own; recommended sanction is dismissal about Goucher’s diversity, apple cider mix and a helium -Student found responsible for plagiarism; sanctions are grade of zero for paper, course may whther it is lacking, and tank. not be counted towards completion of LER requirements, mandatory training on plagiarism what is a good effort to make The next Senate meeting will be and proper citation Goucher more diverse. held on October 24 at 3:30pm -Student found responsible for plagiarism; sanction is cap of C- on paper Ungar responded: “ We’re very proud of the increase in in Van Meter B10. Any student *...means responsible person unknown the diversity in our student or member of the Goucher body. We use the term Community is welcome to attend. THE QUINDECIM 4 OCTOBER 19, 2012 features History of Goucher: Sneak a Peek: Desegregation

All of the Lights Trustees. •Sean Varner Features Editor The whole situation was t was 1951, and it was a similar to a dilemma that fine autumn day. (One his predecessor—Presi- I imagines so, I mean. dent Robertson—had There’s no way of know- dealt with twenty years ing for certain, unless one prior. It was during Rob- was kicking around back ertson’s tenure that there then. Even so, memories had been a great dis- being faulty and all that, crimination against the the matter’s still a puz- admittance of Jewish stu- zler.) dents. President Robert- President Otto Kraush- son insisted on an open aar sat in his office, sip- admission policy that set ping a pensive cup of no limit to the number coffee and thinking on of Jewish students the his day—or, perhaps, College would accept; about that new I Love Kraushaar continued this Lucy show, or going to the policy, which set solely a drive-in with Mrs. Presi- “student’s potential for dent Kraushaar to see academic growth” as the The Man From Planet X, standard of admittance. or Fats Domino, or some * other thing that people At a meeting of the Abbigail Jones ‘15 poses beside decorative lights in her room. (Photo: Michelle Tirto) thought about in the ear- Board in late October, Dr. Michelle Tirto ridiculous ones of an inappro- home. It still has sand in it,” • ly 1950s—when a visitor Kraushaar raised his is- Staff Writer priate usage of a photo booth. and Jones tips it on its side, dropped in to see him: she sue. A long and interest- bbigail Jones ’15 wel- The rest are from places Jones a cascade of Oregonian sand ing discussion ensued, comes me into her has visited herself, far more dropping into the trash bin, was a well-spoken, well- Adorm with the widest familiar places like New York conveniently nearby. dressed black woman. A the leader of which was smile I’ve seen in a week. “I City, Philadelphia, Washing- An actual fan, in black lace, graduate of Radcliffe Col- a Judge Morris Sopher, love the Green House! How’s ton D.C., and Baltimore too. is on top of the postcard col- lege, she was the mother a well-respected jurist it going?” She glides into the They’re arranged into two fan lages. It’s from Jones’ first bal- of a daughter who was who had been a mem- room and bids me to sit down shapes, and at the bottom of let performance, more than preparing to enter col- ber of the Morgan State on her comfortable bed as she each is a postcard of Oregon. a decade ago. “ We did Ray- lege in a year’s time, and College Board for many points out the various attrac- “It’s back where I’m based, monda,” Jones says, dragging she had come to Goucher years. He encouraged the tions of her room. so it’s like everything I do or out the last syllable, suddenly to inquire about its policy group to explore fully and “I have a thing for postcards, go to comes out of that.” She lost in a reverie. “Ballet has al- freely the question; most they’re kind of my vice,” Jones grabs a sand dollar fossil from ways been a large part of my toward black applicants. says, gesturing at her postcard her desk, a white disc-like life. I didn’t get to dance last “If it were my decision of the trustees present collection on the wall. A third stone with the faint imprints semester, but now I’m taking to make,” Kraushaar told participated in the dis- of them were sent to her by of an animal from long ago. “I seven dance classes, five days her, “I’d certainly urge cussion in such a man- her friends, beautiful ones of found it on the Oregon beach, a week, and it’s fantastic!” She your daughter to apply. ner. However, to the dis- Roman baths in London or and it’s an actual little piece of clasps her hands together and But I’ll need to clear it may of Kraushaar, who looks straight ahead. “It keeps with the Board of Trust- had hoped “the outcome me grounded, it keeps me fo- ees before anything is might be a motion to de- cused, directed, and I can let certain.” clare that Goucher ad- go of everything else bother- mitted students without ing me. I know where I am Satisfied for the pres- in the studio, I know where I ent, the woman left, and regard for race or color,” belong.” Kraushaar prepared to a decision was not made. At night I come back to take the issue to the As the meeting’s minutes 82% take a picture, and Jones has Board. note, a decision “was de- More than 82% of Goucher plugged in her warmly bright * ferred until such time as College undergrads receive some form Christmas lights, draped gen- Concerning racial dis- an application has been tly over every crevasse. It’s crimination, President received.” of tuition assistance. cold and dark outside, which Kraushaar held liberal The outcome did not makes Jones and her room views. Nevertheless, as he sit well with the lady to seem even more cheery. “My Contribute to the Greater whom Dr. Kraushaar had room is illuminated with glo- pointed out to his visitor, Goucher Fund and make your rious wintertime coziness,” the decision resided ulti- previously spoken. Ac- Jones says, “good for hot co- mately with the Board of HISTORY continued on p. 5 impact today. coa and movies.” OCTOBER 19, 2012 features 5

from HISTORY p. 4 with a recommendation from the College Admis- Goucher Eats Abroad: cording to Dr. Kraushaar, sions committee that the “She was understandably student “was in every way indignant, and wrote a qualified,” they voted to Potiron Pumpkins letter of stinging rebuke accept her. The Board fol- •Kathryn Walker which spared neither the lowed that action with a Staff Writer College nor the trustees, blanket recommendation y experience with nor me. As she saw the that admission to Gouch- pumpkins has situation, we were ask- er College should not be Mnever really been ing her daughter to go judged on a basis of race, an easy one. For example, last year a friend and I had through the entire appli- color, or creed. the brilliant idea of trying cation process for admis- As far as the stu- to roast our own pumpkin sion to Goucher College dents themselves were when Trader Joe’s ran out of without any assurance concerned, many were canned pumpkin. According that she would not be re- strongly supportive of to all of the food magazines jected as a Goucher stu- the school’s desegreation. and blogs that we leafed dent simply because she They participated fre- through, DIY pumpkin pie was black.” quently in demonstra- filling is super easy and su- Kraushaar went on to tions and were placed per chic. All I can say is that those people must have had call the letter “a master- under arrest just as fre- chain saws, while we sadly piece,” and took some quently. (In fact, the of- had a contraption that more It’s autumn, and that means it’s time for some potiron pleasure in reading it fice of the Dean of Stu- closely resembled a but- treats. (Photo: Wikipedia.) aloud at a subsequent dents soon learned to ter kniffe. But regardless, I meeting of the trustees. hand bail funds and pro- still love pumpkin-flavored a pumpkin in an oven that tendency for raw or mildly “That rebuke made me vided advising for stu- anything and have been es- is smaller than an Ameri- cooked food such as steak all the more determined dents on court hearings.) pecially enticed by all of can microwave. By the time tartare, jambon cru, and un- to cross the bridge of de- The number of black the pumpkins, or potirons, the pumpkin flesh was soft homogenized cheese, so why segregating the College women admitted to the that have sprouted up all enough to dent it with our not cake? And thus potiron as swiftly as possible.” school would not increase over the markets recently. forks, we decided to scrap pumpkin cake was born, The vendors cut the the idea of eating the roast- oozing milieu and all. Soon, a second black greatly throughout the pumpkins as if they were ed pumpkin as a side and candidate applied. When 1950s; that would have to large rounds of Cheddar decided to conserve the Potiron Pumpkin Cake Kraushaar took to the wait until the 1960s, when cheese, which they then roasted somewhat pureed • 3 eggs Board the canidate’s com- the situation entered a leave en plein air until the innards for another day, an- • about 200 g of sugar (14 pleted application, along more mature phase. next person comes along to other adventure. tbs.) take a gander. There’s also What kind of adventure, • 20 ml of olive oil the little pumpkins that are you might dare to ask? Well, • 1 and 1/2 tbs. of orange- decoratively placed through- the kind that involved trench- flavored honey out the stall with short, stout ing through a torrential rain • 1 tsp. of cinnamon stems that spring out from storm to a warm kitchen • 1/2 tsp. of vanilla the flesh. And right beside where we then stuffed our- • a splash of water these wonders are pre-cut selves full to bursting with • about 350 g. of whole potirons with sprigs of pars- soup and bread until we wheat flour (about 1 and ley and other savory spices turned our attention to the 1/2 c.) wedged in next to the seeds. pumpkin that was waiting • 1 sachet of levure (re- Granted I was suffering from patiently for us in a bag on place with baking soda massive sensory overload the floor. Bursting with veri- and powder) and an insufficient amount table food babies, we decid- • a small pumpkin, roast- of sleep when I first saw ed, “ Why not? Let’s just make ed, peeled, and pureed them, but those potirons a cake!” And so without any entranced my imagination real meausring tools and Preheat oven to 350. Butter and made me start thinking with the guidance and some a 9x12 baking dish. Briskly about the seemingly endless words from a wise french whisk together eggs, sugar, possiblity of pumpkin prod- chef via a French cookbook, and oil until the mixture ucts: soups, pies, breads, we made pumpkin cake in seems to double. Add hon- cookies, pastas, roasts…And the same petite oven where ey through water, continu- so I ended up buying one. I we had originally started our ing to mix. Then add flour walked home cradling it next roasting adventure. and about a teaspoon each to me with a crazy grin on my About 40 minutes later, of baking soda and powder. face. My friend likened it to when the cake looked golden Fold in pumpkin, adding the religious ecstasy of a fa- and we were too impatient another splash of water if mous statue in Italy of Saint to wait any longer, we took necessary, if the batter looks Theresa. All I was thinking the cake out of the oven and too thick. Pour batter into about was how delicious it plunged our forks, knives, buttered dish and bake for was going to taste later that spoons, and fingers into the about 45 minutes or until night for dinner. orangey innards that were the top is golden and a knife Hours after, we spent an still soft, and in some parts, can be put in the middle and hour attempting to figure not entirely cooked. We fig- removed with almost no bat- out how to go about roasting ured that the French have a ter on it. THE QUINDECIM 6 OCTOBER 19, 2012 global Deal Discusses Studying Abroad in Queensland, Australia taken some tips on budget- •April Linder ing. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be Staff Writer eating cheap canned food for •Andrew Deal breakfast and dinner. Contributor n a recent interview, The Q: Do you have any plans Goucher student An- to travel around the area or Idrew Deal ‘14 checked in visit any special places before from his semester abroad in you leave? Queensland, Australia. Deal: I actually just finished my spring break during which The Quindecim: Where are I did all my traveling. I went to you studying abroad? Can Sydney, Brisbane, and Cairns you compare and contrast the (pronounced “Cans”). In Syd- university to Goucher (aca- ney, I experienced the vibrant demically, size, socially, etc.)? art culture emerging there. Andrew Deal: I am studying at Between seeing the Sydney the University of the Sunshine Opera House, the Sydney Coast in Queensland, Aus- Bridge, The Royal Botanic tralia. Compared to Goucher, Gardens, and this incredible USC is a much larger school so arts festival, it was a great ex- academically it is sometimes perience. harder to connect with your I’m pretty fortunate to have lecturers and peers within another Goucher student, Zoe the classroom. For most of my Thomas, living in Brisbane. classes, I am just one of nearly Over the break we went to a two hundred students or so. daylong Dubstep festival in However, I feel the classes do Brisbane. not challenge me in the same In Cairns, I traveled with five ways Goucher does intellectu- sorority sisters from Elon Uni- ally. I think that is a reflection Deal ‘14 spent time snorkeling while abroad in Australia (Photo courtesy of Andrew Deal). versity in North Carolina; that of the environment in which in itself was an experience. In the school is located. free food from the student when it turns bad, you should about the United States? Cairns, I went snorkeling in Because the school is so close guild (this is important be- be as far away as you can. Also, Deal: Well, my family moved the Great Barrier Reef, swam to some of the best beaches in cause the price of food is so Vegimite: Australians rave from Maine to New Mexico with a giant sea turtle, a barra- Queensland, a heap of stu- high here), reading and hang- about this spread like it was while I’ve been in Australia, cuda, and, yes, found Nemo. I dents will go straight from ing out with friends by the the greatest thing to happen so I miss them a lot, and I went white water rafting down classes to the beaches to catch pool, frequenting the school’s to the human race. Vegimite would like to see where they the great Tully River, but un- some waves, or just lay about gym, and being the only clings to your taste buds like live now. Obviously I miss my fortunately bungee jumping on the beach. It’s a very laid- American on either the soccer the Stimson smell clings to friends from school, too. I’m was sold out or my adrena- back community, the sort of field or the rugby pitch. your clothes… All Goucher excited to see how Goucher line-fueled break would have community you would expect students know how unpleas- has changed since I was last been complete. to find in Australia. The Q: What is your favor- ant that is. there. I miss doing political It was a strange experience ite part about where you are work with the Goucher Col- to have two spring breaks in The Q: Why did you decide studying abroad? The Q: Have you learned any lege Democrats. The unique a single year. I don’t think I to study abroad there? If you Deal: The array of nationali- interesting cultural facts, thing about having come to would be able to survive a didn’t go on the abroad pro- ties that live in my apartment trends, phrases, etc? Australia compared to other third. gram you are currently on, complex. It is weird to have Deal: Australians have a simi- programs is that I’ve been in where would you have liked to come to Australia and have lar culture to the United States school since early July so it is The Q: What is the craziest go instead? ended up learning about in a heap of ways. Both were a almost time to wind down the thing you have done since be- Deal: The opportunity to countries like Sweden, Nor- dumping ground for English semester and return to the ing abroad? study abroad in Australia way, Germany, France, and criminals, both had a similar States. Deal: Two things actually: was amongst the many rea- China from the friends I have “wild west” story, and both While in Sydney, there was sons why I chose to transfer made. Not to mention the kan- countries share a similar his- The Q: What do you wish a second weekend of anti- to Goucher in the first place. garoos on campus that you tory when interacting with someone had told you be- American protests so curiosity So many influences and fac- have to dodge almost daily. the native inhabitants. A few fore you went on your study got the best of me and I ended tors inspired me to apply for phrases used regularly: Swack abroad excursion? up attending. It wasn’t as gran- this program. Between mem- The Q: What surprised you that – do something quickly. Deal: The best advice I was diose as it was made out to be bers of my family telling me the most about the country or Mackers – McDonalds. Heap given was “try everything and they didn’t really know about the time they swam the university you are studying at? – a lot. Goon – cheap bag of once.” I would give the same what they were talking about. Great Barrier Reef, to my old Deal: You always hear about wine. Old Mate – this is some- advice to anyone who is over- Two nights over break I ended theater director from Maine, how laid-back Australians thing you can call literally seas or who is looking to go up sleeping on park benches who moved to Sydney to be- are. When you hear a cultural anybody. overseas. To my specific pro- without places to stay. gin a new life teaching theater stereotype like that, you have The Q: What do you miss most gram I probably should have to university students there, to take it with a grain of salt I knew I wanted to follow in sometimes. All stereotypes their footsteps to Australia. If have some aspects of truth October 24, October 19, I had not come to Australia, I to them, and in this case, it’s 2012 would have applied to study completely true. I have found OIS 2012 abroad in Prague. that Australians are either Office of the kindest, most laid-back Last day summer The Q:What does a typical people I have known or are International Non-Goucher spring 2013 ICAs & non- day look like for you? extremely confrontational. Studies 2013 application Goucher winter Deal: My typical day consists They are almost a reflection of deadline 2013 advising of sitting through two hour Australia itself. You may enjoy Deadlines lectures, loading up on the the weather while it’s nice, but THE QUINDECIM 7 OCTOBER 19, 2012 arts Animal Collective at Merriweather Virgin

•Carly Susman an incredible stage set-up Mobile Staff Writer that looked similar to their altimore has always cover with rows of Free Fest been a breeding teeth on the top and bottom ground for success- of the stage and multicol- B •Allison Panetta ful artists, but while the arts ored protrusions on stage. Staff Writer continue to thrive beyond They projected clips onto the Baltimore city, Animal the whole stage throughout ct. 6 marked Collective, a group of experi- the performance. Virgin Mobile’s mental rock artists, returned They began their set with Oannual musi- to their Baltimore roots on four songs off of the new cal festival, Free Fest tour for their most recent re- album followed by “Hon- at Merriweather Post cord release. eycomb”, one of two songs Pavilion. Although In early September, Ani- on their Honeycomb/Go- there was a wide range mal Collective released their tham 7” single. “Today’s of artists, what re- ninth studio album titled Supernatural” provoked a ally makes this music . Their band positive response from the festival special, espe- has remained dedicated to audience when they sang cially for broke, un- their home city through vari- their line that namedrops employed college stu- ous references to Baltimore Baltimore. They chose their dents, is that it really within their work. Their setlist wisely, choosing a va- is free. Thousands of sixth album, Feels, included riety of songs off of several people flocked to see a song titled “Loch Raven” . Their performance popular artists includ- and their last album re- of “”, one of their ing rock musician Jack leased prior to Centipede Hz older songs off the popu- White, rapper Nas, and is titled Merriweather Post lar album , dubstep DJ Skrillex. Pavilion, after the large, out- more than satisfied audi- The festival began door music venue located in ence members who are fans with Baltimore natives Columbia, Maryland. They of their older work. Future Islands on the (David Portner) from Animal Collective. (Photo: West Stage, who mostly performed at the venue for Carly Susman). Seeing Animal Collective the first time during their for smaller venues. Although but most importantly that live is an experience worth played songs from their Merriweather tour and re- I didn’t attend their last Mer- band member (Josh repeating and because they most recent album On turned to the stage once riweather performance, I can Dibb), who did not partici- have already performed a the Water. Their lead again for Centipede Hz. confidently say that this one pate in the creation of the new song on KCRW, this tour singer, Sam Herring’s, The significance of the ven- was far different from the previous record, performed certainly won’t be their last. FREE FEST continued on p. 8 ue overrode my preference first for a variety of reasons, at this show. They also had Smart Art: The Dead are Rothko at the Tate Walking •Sara Torgerson light of my previous article market in his pocket and •Addie Maxwell lurking just around the Staff Writer on the Ecce Homo crisis, I scribbled, “ Vladimir a po- Opinion Editor corner, so the safety of the n the morning of had to look into it. When I tential piece of yellowism.” ust in time to pump the farm made the show weak Monday, October did, I found that over the He later explained that campus up for Gouch- with a slow pace. Luckily O7th I was wander- past years multiple artists “ Yellowism” is a move- Jer’s bi-annual Humans the season ended with a ing around the art build- and everyday crazies have ment of art that indenti- vs Zombies game, AMC has bang as the farm became ing when a friend called made it their purpose to fies work that is not art, premiered the third sea- overrun, and the survivors son of The Walking Dead. out to me, “Hey did you deface works of art. None but looks like art. He was were pushed to move on. hear about the Rothko at The Walking Dead fol- We begin anew with a of the previous incidents, quoted in the Post say- lows Rick Grimes (An- the Tate Modern?” I shook captivating opening scene however, have been as of- ing, “The main difference drew Lincoln), a former my head no and said, “I’ve as the group barges into fensive as this case of the between Yellowism and police sheriff’s deputy, as a house and scavenges been so busy. I haven’t vandalism of Rothko’s Ma- art is that in art you have he leads a group of zom- for supplies. Lori (Sarah even checked my email. roon on Black 1958-59. got freedom of interpre- bie apocalypse survivors Wayne Callies), Rick’s wife, What happened?” He According to the Wash- tation. In Yellowism you in the area surround- waddles with a full preg- continued, “ Yeah, some ington Post, the 26 year- don’t have freedom of in- ing , Georgia. nant belly, showing that guy walked up to it and old Russian artist Vladi- terpretation, everything is The first season, only months have passed since tagged it. It was one of mir Umanets, co-founder about Yellowism, that’s it.” six episodes, zipped by we last met up with this his… I don’t know, I think of the potentially new art What is so offensive? as the survivors explored group, that they made it it was called Maroon on movement called “yellow- As I had mentioned, other the city. The second sea- through the winter. The Black. It’s part of the yel- ism” admitted to defacing artists have done similar son traveled to the coun- silence of the scene is ge- lowism movement. I don’t the Rothko. After linger- things. In 2000 two Chi- tryside and spent much nius. We see the group know that much about it.” ing in the gallery for an nese performance art- of its time at Hershel’s mechanized in their inva- As a fan of the Tate Mod- extended period of time, ists attempted to pee on (Scott Wilson) farm. The sion of the house; they’ve program shows its best ern, and Rothko, and in he uncapped the black SMART ART continued on p. 8 DEAD continued on p. 8 stripes when zombies are OCTOBER 19, 2012 arts 8

from SMART ART p. 7 hungry. His goal was glob- of vandalism. He signed from DEAD p. 7 Marcel Duchamp’s uri- al attention, not to create. the Rothko’s painting and has to fight off zombies to nal sculpture Fountain. Umanents waltzed into thus show that this paint- been doing this all win- even enter the prison and ter. Without speech must secure the insides Another artist purposely the gallery with his own ing is a potential piece of the exhaustion on their cellblock by cellblock. vomited primary colors on prerogative, which was Yellowism. This action in- faces and in their eyes The twists and turns art at the Ontario Museum to destroy something for forms the contemporary is overwhelming. The of the prison hallways of Art and MOMA. Why publicity. His actions were world that Rothko’s paint- actors bring their best make for classic horror is their “art” not nearly disingenuous and not ing can stop to be a work of stuff yet to this episode. film jumps and screams as offensive as Umanets? something that I would art and can become a piece The scene also estab- as the group travels fur- Umanets was purely self- ever call art. He said it was of Yellowism - If Rothko’s lishes new rolls of the ther into the depths of indulgent in his vandal- all in the name of “ Yellow- painting was placed in a group members. Rick the prison. What they ism. The other artists at- ism” and that he wanted yellowistic chamber then keeps on his promise of find there is surpris- tempted to interact with to spread the word. Well, it would not be a work of the final moments of last ing and thrilling, leav- the works they vandalized. I have news for him, I art anymore and would season to be the dicta- ing the anticipation for They tried to create some- read his manifesto and express yellow color only; tor of the group. Daryl next week’s episode high. thing new. Umanets was he’s nothing but a nutter. it would be a definition (Norman Reedus in the Not to be forgotten, signing the painting, tag- On his website he of yellow given in a form role he was born to play), Andrea (Laurie Holden), ging it as not actually art, and his partner, Mar- of Rothko’s painting.” the right hand man, and who was separated from and then claiming that cin Todyga wrote, Ultimately, I think Uma- Maggie (Lauren Cohan) the group when the farm was overrun, is touched the work would be worth “ Yellowist Vladimir Uma- nets and his partner need has gone from farm girl to fighter.The most strik- upon briefly. Now travel- more with his addition. nets didn’t destroy Mark to cut the “want a be” con- ing change is in Carl ing with the mysterious He is clearly egotistical, Rothko’s painting in Tate temporary bullshit and (Chandler Riggs), Rick samurai sward wielding self-indulgent, and press Modern, it was not an act take their medication. and Lori’s son, who is Michonne (Danai Guri- no longer treated as a ra), these two badass la- from FREE FEST p. 7 baby in need of protect- dies should be a blast to TV Review: Misfits ing and therefore a wet watch when they are giv- deep voice rumbled as he Michelle Tirto blanket of a character. en their due screen time. • be young again!” She yells pounded his chest and Staff Writer out as Nathan runs away. He is one of the guys The Walking Dead has It’s surprising that such moved across the stage, who to enter the house always been on of the ver the past two giving an emotional per- weeks I’ve been violence and sex is shown first. In him we see the best and most unique formance. Although their burning through on public channels in the changing norms of grow- shows on television. Even O set did not disappoint, the British TV show Mis- UK, but it makes the ex- ing up in this zombie- in its sophomore slump fits, which can be watched periences more visceral, their performances are infested world. It is not it held potential that few in its entirety on Hulu. It’s as visceral as youth is. And much stronger in smaller, the place for a childhood. shows can. This third an incredibly well-crafted Misfits is, to some extent, more intimate settings. The group, in need season premiere deliv- series about a group of about youth. The super- The rest of the day of a home for Lori’s up- ers on that potential and young delinquents who, powers gained reflect a continued with perfor- coming childbirth, finds promises intriguing and while on community ser- character’s personality or mances on all three stag- themselves at a prison, thrilling storylines in the vice for their crimes, get desires, and this height- es leaving concertgoers which is where we are episodes ahead, but hon- shocked by a mysterious ening of their identity without a single dull mo- promised to spend much estly, as long as they keep storm that gives them su- makes them re-evaluate ment. The Dance Forest of the season. In the pris- killing zombies in epic who they are and who perpowers. What makes was definitely the most fashion, it will be hard they want to be. Nathan on, the episode finds the it so special is that the interesting stage out suspense that the farm for them to go wrong. drama remains local – in- is immortal, reflecting of the three. As the day took away from the sec- The Walking Dead airs stead of immediately try- his finesse in bouncing went on and the crowd back from emotional and ond season. The group Sundays at 9 pm on AMC. ing to save the world, the grew, there seemed to super powers heighten physical challenges and pretend everything is al- be more neon, more the relations between in- body paint, but fewer es of the day was elec- amazing song was the dividual people and com- right. But while he would ment on the nature of ordinarily forget about clothes on the ecstatic tronic singer-songwriter crowd favorite “Midnight super powers themselves. Ruth, he realizes that he people who decided to Santigold, who kept the City,” complete with an It’s also unapologetically still loves her, and decides spend their day enjoy- crowd entertained with energetic saxophone and offensively British. that for once, he is not al- ing electronic music. her two backup danc- solo. All the band mem- One of the most heart- right. He comes back to The concert was in- ers, choreography, and bers danced across the breaking examples comes Ruth too late, however, deed intended for all, costume change. Her stage, while an abso- from the first, and best, as she dies. A super pow- and this could be seen fun and energetic music lutely stunning lightshow season. Nathan Young, er can’t save everything. in crowd control imple- got the crowd dancing shone behind them. the wise-cracking jerk of At the same time, Nathan mented in the pit at the and having a great time. Virgin Mobile Freefest the “misfits,” falls in love and the other misfits don’t Pavilion Stage. After Out of all the sets, is definitely a wonderful with Ruth, a beautiful girl learn too much. There are each set, security asked the best definitely came way to end the outdoor who works at the commu- still scenes where they concertgoers to clear from French group M83. concert season. Since it nity center. They have a rob a bank, defecate on the pit. This way, no one By the time they began, costs nothing to go, it al- wild night abusing drugs beds, kill three of their had to spend the entire the sun had set and fans lows a wide variety of peo- and alcohol, and on the probation officers, and day staking their claim had gathered close to ple to go. It’s also great be- have lots and lots of sex. following night they have to a specific spot, al- the stage not only to stay cause of its emphasis on This is why people tune sex. While having sex, lowing more space for warm, but also to ensure charity. According to the however, Nathan starts in the first place, but they the current acts’ fans. they would be able to see Baltimore Sun, Freefest seeing flashes of a very stay for the action, the ro- old woman. Ruth explains mance, and the quotes: As the day went on, the the performance. M83 raised over $600,000 that she’s actually 82 years “ We are a bunch of young air grew colder, but that appropriately started and 77,000 hours of vol- old, but since the storm offenders and not one didn’t stop anyone from their set with “Intro” and unteer work. Hopefully she reverted to her 20 year of us knows how to steal having a good time. One went on to play several Freefest will continue to old self. “I just wanted to a car? That is pathetic!” of the best performanc- other songs. The most be free in years to come. THE QUINDECIM 9 OCTOBER 19, 2012 op/ed Romney Takes the Battle, Obama Takes the War watching with a bunch of my the media’s response to the and spoke directly to Presi- count) and champion “small •Jordan Javalet Staff Writer liberal friends, who have a debate, which pretty much dent Obama rather than the business” (21 times) with no healthy disrespect for every- decided that Romney won. I moderator. Perhaps it was details explaining “how” he he last time I watched thing, so I must admit, while watched The Colbert Report because Romney kept his would achieve it. a presidential debate, we take the issues seriously, and The Daily Show the night eyes up rather than looking Romney may have stated TI was fourteen years we did make fun of the char- after the debate (because down and climbed up high his position with more con- old, and Obama was battling acters. Our CA made cookies let’s be honest—Stephen onto his soapbox. viction than Obama, but his it out valiantly against John (Barackolate Chip) and pop- Colbert and Jon Stewart have Maybe Romney did, as peo- statements felt hollow and, McCain. I didn’t understand corn, and, in a way, it turned some pretty great insights on ple say, win the debate, but I at times, flat-out false (Jon anything about economics into a comedy show. We politics). I talked seriously believe that Obama won the Stewart insisted that Obama or foreign policy, but my par- scoffed at Romney when he with my friends about the argument. Compared with should have been more con- ents and I cheered as Obama spoke about energy and said, debate after the Barackolate Romney, Obama may have frontational when Romney spoke his anthem to the “I like coal!” We burst out Chip cookies had been de- been subdued, but perhaps lied by yelling “LIAR!” I am American people, drew us in, laughing when Obama said voured. it was because he spoke with tempted to agree). Perhaps and riled us up. He climbed “Donald Trump doesn’t like In a way, maybe this elec- truth and realism. He didn’t Obama didn’t inspire people up on his soapbox and got to think of himself as small… tion year’s first presidential make assertions at the begin- in this debate the way he did me invested, even at four- anything.” I may have, at one debate was similar to the first ning of the debate and then four years ago when he got teen. I framed the newspaper point, declared that if I had a ever televised debate—Ken- change his position halfway on his soapbox and spouted from the day he was elected dime for every time Romney nedy versus Nixon. Perhaps through the way Romney did. lofty claims, but I believe it and hung it on the wall in my contradicted himself, said Romney simply looked bet- He focused on explaining is not because he lacks con- room. “small business,” or argued ter than Obama did, just as his policies and the specif- viction or enthusiasm, but Watching the first debate with the moderator, I would Kennedy had looked better ics behind them, rather than because he recognizes that here at Goucher was a little be in his tax bracket. than Nixon. Maybe people repeating the same phrases “claiming” and “doing” are different. I actually under- Maybe we didn’t take the perceived that Romney won over and over the way Rom- two very different things. stand a little bit about politics debate as seriously as we because he wore that ridicu- ney did—that we need to He now has his feet planted now, which made it easier to should have, but we did pay lously static smile (Stephen help “middle income fami- firmly on the ground, here, get invested in what the can- attention to what the can- Colbert made sure we under- lies/Americans” (he said the with his fellow Americans. didates were debating. I was didates said. I researched stood that it was not a smirk) phrase 14 times by my best Club Presidents: Travel Policy is Detrimental and/or go to less events. OSE the power to financially hospital (in case of injury) •Blair Shevlin •Chelsea Spitzer Morton Ultimate Frisbee President Pitchin’ Tents President Additionally, the current cripple clubs without due or shelter (in case of adverse policy is worded too vaguely. process. We want our peers weather), we are now forced •Rebecca Hazany •Oliver Wilkinson After meetings with Dean to realize that this sets a to be reliant on hired drivers Goucher Hiking Society President Ultimate Frisbee Captain Perl, we told her that it was horrible precedent for the and/or chaperones, which unclear what exactly counts amount of freedom we have adds unnecessary pieces n an unprecedented bee budget is dedicated to as the Baltimore/DC region, as students. to the equation; in the case move, the Associate paying for two things: tour- thus it was changed to 250 We also take issue with of injury it now requires 3 IDean for Student En- nament fees and gas money. miles from Goucher. This is the fact that not only were people (the driver, the in- gagement, Emily Perl, along A traditional tournament at, just as bad. For a policy with students not consulted jured, and someone respon- with the Legal Counsel, have for example, Guilford Col- such big ramifications, why when this policy was under sible and familiar such as a put into place policies that lege, about 370 miles from was such an arbitrary num- consideration, but faculty club president) to go on an will significantly affect the Goucher, would normally ber chosen? What makes advisers weren’t either. Now, emergency trip. This poten- way student clubs can func- cost $600 for four cars. someone safe within 250 faculty advisers are being tially strands everyone else tion. These policies, affect- However, in order to hire a miles, but not any mile be- forced to give up their free or cuts their trip short if the ing clubs traveling outside bus to drive us to and from yond? time to babysit legal adults. one professional driver has of 250 miles from Goucher tournaments, the cost be- Exemption from the policy It is incredibly difficult to to leave. for an overnight trip, state comes over $1560. Hiking is at the discretion of Dean find advisers who will have Goucher’s own insur- that students are not per- Society and Pitchin’ Tents Perl “with consultation” of time to do this, and will ance plan, which students mitted to serve as drivers are now limited in the loca- the Legal Counsel. This lan- likely lead to the resignation must purchase or opt out and students must identify tions where they can afford guage means that a few ad- of several current advisers. of, covers only 60% of the a Goucher faculty or staff to travel. ministrators make the ulti- If OSE is not going to pay costs for services outside of member to accompany them Even if funding for the pro- mate decision. What ensures for these chaperones, why the network. With the aver- at the expense of the student fessional vehicles were pos- all clubs will be treated fairly should SGA? Without defi- age ambulance ride costing organization. Both of these sible, the higher cost would and equitably rather than nite funding, this will lead close to $1000, this becomes requirements are subject to greatly limit the number of being subject to the biases clubs to disband, all because a huge burden for students exemption at the discretion students able to participate. of one person? Why does the administration doesn’t who must now risk their own of Dean Perl and the Legal This directly goes against the administration, and not trust us to watch ourselves money and financial securi- Counsel. Goucher’s philosophy that SGA, get to determine how and to represent Goucher ty because OSE doesn’t trust As club presidents, we op- all students have the op- SGA spends its money? in a respectable manner. As legal, licensed, and insured pose these policies. portunity to participate in These are questions that student leaders, we find this adults to drive their own ve- SGA should not be wast- Goucher-sponsored events. need to be sufficiently an- insulting. hicles. ing its already dwindling Simply put, SGA cannot af- swered before we can ac- By disallowing student As club presidents, we take budget on renting cars and ford to increase funding for cept any policy which shifts drivers, we lose a critical our role as student leaders hiring chaperones. We don’t trips by 940%. Without this control of the money we ability to deal with emer- very seriously. We recognize understand why OSE is try- funding, these clubs will ei- pay towards student activi- gency situations. Should ing to waste SGA money. ther cease to exist, be able to ties away from the students an emergency occur neces- POLICY continued on p. 10 The current Ultimate Fris- bring less people to events, themselves. This policy gives sitating transportation to a OCTOBER 19, 2012 op/ed 10

always tip well. Letter to the Editors: young pranksters call- Even when we’re not hav- ing random numbers Firstly, as a long-time Ah-mused ing a rough week, we know and asking, “Do you have reader of The Quinde- that we have to get our pri- Prince Albert in the can?” In this edition: “Indian Lunch Buffet.” orities straight and go to ILB. cim and its predecessor, There is some merit in sonal favorite, cabbage car- Nothing comes before ILB. Weekly, I congratulate Allison Panetta publishing happenings • rot, is good no matter how Even if you have a paper to you on the significant im- Staff Writer that could have hurt an she feels. write or a test to study for, provement in the quality you have to put ILB first. In- individual, or individu- Hillary Blunt Each week at ILB is a new of the writing in the recent • dian lunch buffet is there to als, or might do so in the Staff Writer experience because there editions. protect you. It’s our safe spot, future. But couldn’t the is always a different group In fact, I have been a veryone has that one of people. There have been away from all the troubles Blotter be edited more thing that gets them that may haunt us at Gouch- faithful reader for 65 weeks where we’ve gone judiciously, printed in through a tough week. er. Despite what others may years, four years as a E with 10 people and other smaller type and placed Some people look forward to say, there is no Indian lunch Goucher student, 21 years weeks when there have only in a less prominent sec- a wild weekend filled with been four. buffet that can compare. as a director of the former- parties and drinking, others tion of the paper? ILB brings together friends ly-named Public Relations go shopping, and some peo- This edition of The new and old, Goucher grads from POLICY p. 9 Office and 38 years as a ple just love naps. For us, we and undergrads, eating to- Quindecim, published that we are role mod- trustee. (Sounds a bit like find our motivation to get us gether for the same goal, to September 7, contained through each week with the els to younger students overkill to me...) get their priorities straight. some excellent articles, comfort that ILB will always and strive to lead by ex- Weekly was published Connecting the genera- notably the front page be there for us. ample. As legal adults, every Friday. When I was tions, ILB began for Hillary to treat us as something story in which President What is ILB you ask? Only her freshman year. Regulars the PR director, it was the less is to not take us seri- Sandy Ungar reflects on the most delicious food on now come from all different day that we greeted with the planet (or at least the ously as the responsible an article about former places in the Goucher expe- some apprehension. What Towson Circle)! ILB stands individuals that we are. visiting professor Leopold rience: sophomores, juniors, To our knowledge, there “shocking” statement or for Indian lunch buffet, Munyakazi that appeared seniors, graduates, people have been no incidents story would blanket the which is served every day who live on campus, people in the July 30 edition of at Kathmandu Kitchen. to contradict this claim front page? Would the ty- who live off campus. Even New York Magazine. I had Kathmandu Kitchen has a and we would welcome pos or grammatical errors Steven Ramina, who is rarely any opportunity to refute read the New York Maga- beautiful ambiance, with exceed those of the prior seen outside of his classes, rumors regarding the zine article and was de- soothing orange walls and a comes to enjoy a break from week’s Weekly? Impos- mirror that is either delight- contrary. lighted that The Quinde- his usual diet of chicken fin- We understand the sible, we would say, hope- fully crooked or awkwardly cim did such a competent gers and carrots. need for Goucher Col- fully. Inevitably, we would shaped. job in expanding on the Also, it costs less than Hue- lege to address issues concede, lamentably. We know that no matter beck, so that’s a plus for our story. how horrible or stressful our of liability. However, the There were times, I friends who live off-campus. new policies will not I’ve been involved with weeks may be, we can always now admit, that I had se- The wait staff at Kathman- work precisely because go to ILB and eat endless Goucher under seven dif- du Kitchen is amazing. They the administration did riously considered steal- naan, chicken tikka masala, ferent presidents, each of are always ready to refill our not consult with us, the ing the stash of newspa- and aloo gobi until we for- whom was distinguished glasses with cold water and students most affected. pers displayed on a table get all that is wrong with the in his or her way. It has provide therapy though food Although the policies in the College Post Office. world. Aloo gobi, or potatoes and friendly smiles. They have been altered since been a great pleasure to and cauliflower, provides a But, of course, I honored even remember who we are! our initial protests, we watch the college grow special amount of comfort at the concept of Freedom Hopefully, that isn’t a bad firmly believe that they in size and stature and the end, or in the middle, of of Speech. And besides, I thing, considering we don’t are still not in the best reputation over the past a crazy week. Allison’s per- thought someone would interest of our commu- six decades. I should nity. As such, we encour- catch me... like to live long enough From the Letters Policy age students to support The purpose of this let- to witness Goucher be The Quindecim welcomes our cause by signing our ter is not to criticize but to Editors letters to the editor or guest col- acknowledged as one of petition found at http:// question the purpose of The views expressed in The umns from all members of the tinyurl.com/Goucher- the best small liberal arts the Public Safety Blotter, Quindecim’s opinion sec- Goucher College community. 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It might take a agree or disagree with the in nature. The Quindecim ing Lysol.” And my favor- cur. We want to continue bit longer for the rest of majority. Letters to the edi- reserves the right to edit letters to function and repre- ite, “Student received text the world to catch on. tor and guest contributions and guest columns for length, sent Goucher, however, from unknown number clarity and style, as well as the The best of luck to you help preserve the right of under these conditions about a dead body and students at this college to right to withhold letters based and keep up the good our ability to run our called police.” Where was discuss and challenge what on the discretion of the edito- clubs is undermined. If work! the alleged body found? can often times be disliked. rial board. Letters to the editor Goucher doesn’t want to We encourage all contri- or guest columns express the What was the police re- see some of its most ac- Alice Falvey Greif, ‘51 butions to The Quindecim in opinions of their authors and tive clubs cease to exist, sponse? Some of these response to any article you not necessarily the views of this something must be done. entries sound a bit like find between our pages. publication. THE QUINDECIM 11 OCTOBER 19, 2012 sports Annual Renie Race Takes Place Athlete Reflection

argue otherwise). I don’t •Sarah Pardus Chief Copy Editor have the same internal pressures to perform on or the past fourteen the track that I did in the Fyears of my life, I have pool after so many years of been known as “the swim- ups and downs, surgeries mer.” When people ask and plateaus, qualifying me what I do, my typical times and championships. response has always been, I took a risk in stepping out “I swim.” That was easier of my comfort zone and than going into a long- saying goodbye to a huge winded answer about how part of my life, something I split my time between I never saw myself doing. swimming, track, school, Do I miss swimming? Ab- newspaper, and everything solutely. Are there times else I somehow manage to when I catch myself slip- juggle each week. Swim- ping and talking as if I’m ming was (and is) a part of (Morgan Mitchell ‘13 speaks after being awarded her scholarship. [Photo: Benjamin Snyder ). still on the team when me. I’ve spent more hours my friends are discuss- than I care to share star- ing their varying levels of means a lot to me person- or activity doesn’t mean Chris Riley ing at a black line on the soreness? Everyday. Do I • ally. Corene was the em- you can’t do anything with Photo Editor bottom of a pool, danc- bodiment of a spectacular them, stay in touch and stay still feel strong ties to the ing behind blocks with my ver parents weekend student-athlete that many active. Remember that your team? Yes, and I probably several events took of the athletes on Gouch- schedule will constantly friends, crying with nerves always will. But despite O place ranging from er’s campus strive to be change with how much your or with happiness before all of that, I know I made study abroad fairs, dinners, like. She excelled in all extracurricular, jobs, and and after races, counting the right decision for me. I and several sporting events. three sports that she played academics, demand from down the days until I was haven’t said goodbye to my One such event that has as well as maintained an ex- you. By staying in touch allowed to shave my legs past; I’ve simply started a been a tradition for the past traordinary GPA. What she with a group, you can come again. It’s what I know. new chapter. twenty years is the Renie did here was remarkable, back to them and get more Which is why this year, Race. Renie Amoss was and to be compared to her involved when your sched- If I’ve learned anything mouths drop open when I a student here at Goucher through this scholarship ule opens up. But no mat- about this transition, it’s who, tragically, was killed means a lot to me because ter what you end up doing, inform someone else that I that sports aren’t every- in a car accident only two of everything that she rep- make sure you end up leav- am no longer a swimmer; I thing. It doesn’t matter if weeks after her graduation. resents. ing some time for yourself!” am now a runner. I’m running, swimming, I have two main extra- Mitchell was also able The race was put together Giving up swimming or zumba-ing my way by her parents and in co- curricular activities, one be- to briefly talk about her was probably one of the ing the captain of the men’s thoughts of the race, the through life. Sports don’t operation with Sally Baum, hardest decisions I’ve ever the Goucher Women’s Ten- swim team, the other be- cause, and the scholarship. define us; they enhance made. I was terrified of nis Coach and Renie’s ing the CA of Hooper. I am “The race was energizing, us. We play sports because coach during her years as a also part of GLC (Goucher inspiring and incredibly what would happen, as if we enjoy them. They are Goucher athlete. Leadership Council), the heart warming. I was in awe the world might just stop our release when the going Every year the race salsa club, and rock-climb- of the generosity and gra- because I decided to try gets tough. But they’re also ing club. In the past I was ciousness of the Amoss fam- helps to sponsor a scholar- something different. I felt only a small part of who we ship fund for students at part of the tennis team (my ily and feel deeply honored like my identity would all are as people, and that’s freshmen year) and I have to be one of the recipients Goucher who exemplify Re- of a sudden disappear be- nie Amoss’ character and had jobs as a swim instruc- of the award. This young something that we often cause I no longer can clas- embody what she stood for. tor, intro biology lab TA, woman truly was the ‘best forget. I’m more than just a This year there were several and a racket stringer for the of Goucher’ and her legacy sify myself as a “swimmer.” runner, or a swimmer; I’m winners who come from all tennis team. All on top of lives on through the lives, But guess what? It didn’t. also a student who hap- areas of Goucher’s environ- being a biology major with love and accomplishments Instead, my decision to pens to like chemistry and ment:: Morgan Mitchell ‘13, a pre-med concentration. of those that carry that one switch from swimming to writing, a milkshake and Ellen Bast ‘14, Charlie Leon- I would say to [other stu- powerful spark.” running came with a lot of mac-and-cheese connois- ard ‘13, and Liat Melmick ‘12. dents] get out there and see These two seniors are ex- positives. I was welcomed seur, a New Englander liv- These students are involved what you are really interest- amples of “Goucher’s best.” with open arms by the en- in more than just academ- ed in and what you want to They have managed to find ing in the South, “the girl tire cross-country team. ics. commit yourself to. I wish a balance of academic who lives on a boat” and Through email corre- I could be more involved, achievement as well as ex- I’m not nearly as emotion- many, many, more things spondence, I asked what but especially during swim tracurricular involvement. ally unstable before cross- that help to make up my the scholarship meant to season I just don’t have the The scholarship winners country meets as I had whole identity, one that ex- time or energy to be able to are invested in their educa- Leonard and what kinds of become at the latter end tends far beyond the world activities he was involved do it. I would also recom- tion both inside and outside of my swimming career mend that just because you of the classroom. of athletics. with on campus. He said, (although my friends may “The Amoss scholarship can’t commit 100 % to a club