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The Berkeley Beacon Emerson College’s student newspaper since 1947 • berkeleybeacon.com Thursday, October 10, 2013 • Volume 67, Issue 2 Students file fed complaint, say college mishandled sexual assault cases RA said she was forced to resign after defending resident are federal laws that prohibit sexual dis- Evan Sporer, Beacon Sta crimination at educational institutions and require reporting of crimes on and A resident assistant was fired from near campus, respectively. her position after attempting to as- “The school has consistently been sist one of her residents who had been treating its survivors unfairly, and it sexually assaulted, according to a press wasn’t until I adamantly and passion- release from End Rape on Campus ob- ately supported a survivor that I was tained by the Beacon. In a later state- put on probation and then fired for ment to the Beacon, the RA said she was other outstanding reasons,” Manderlink forced to resign and not fired. wrote in a statement to the Beacon, ref- Dylan Manderlink, currently a se- erencing other incidents of sexual as- nior, was an RA on the eighth floor of sault that she said have gone reported the Little Building last fall. During that and unreported. time, her resident, then-freshman Sar- According End Rape on Campus’ re- ah Tedesco, reported to the college that lease, Manderlink lost her position as an she had been sexually assaulted in an RA after she began to support Tedesco. off-campus incident, according to Te- “I think their timing of putting me on desco. probation and then firing me was ques- Tedesco, a journalism major and a tionable, and should definitely be exam- Sarah Tedesco helped draft a federal complaint filed against the college. •• • •••• •••• • •• ••••• ••••••••••••••••••• former Beacon staff member, and other ined and challenged,” wrote Manderlink Emerson students have been working in her statement. “It seemed a little too with End Rape On Campus, an orga- strategic and it definitely made me feel Complainant says she was told “not to make nization that provides free support to like a failure.” campus activists looking to file Title IX An anonymous student source con a big deal out of the fact that this occurred” or Clery Act Complaints, according to its website. Title IX and the Clery Act •••••• ••••••• harassment incidents must promptly inves- Jackie Tempera, Beacon Sta tigate those allegations to determine what Laura Gomez, Beacon Sta occurred, then take appropriate steps to re- solve the situation. "A lack of College refocuses branding A group of Emerson students filed a Some Emerson students feel if Tedesco’s complaint with the U.S. Department of Ed- allegation is true, the response was unjust. attention Laura Gomez, Beacon Sta ucation’s Office for Civil Rights last week, “She shouldn’t have been told just to not to details — stating the college’s response to alleged sex- make it a big deal,” said Billy Finn, senior College administrators are in the pro- ual assaults violates Title IX, a federal an- performing arts major. “I think that’s ridic- something cess of selecting a market research firm to ti-discrimination law, said sophomore Sar- ulous.” that is determine if the Emerson brand should ah Tedesco and junior Jillian Doherty, who Tedesco said that Little Building Resi- be revised, a project that could lead to a are currently the only public complainants. dent Director Caitlin Courtney suggested imperative rewriting and redesigning of all the col- Tedesco, a journalism major and a for- she close the investigation with the Cam- lege’s print and online marketing mate- mer Beacon staff member, said she was bridge Police. in a rape in- rials, according to Andrew Tiedemann, raped by one Emerson student and one “She said she thought that because of vestigation vice president for communications and Massachusetts Institute of Technology stu- everything that it would be in my best emo- marketing. dent at an off-campus party on Oct. 12, tional interest to drop the charges through — is the The branding initiative would eval- 2012. When she returned to campus that the Cambridge Police Department,” she reason why uate, for example, if Emerson’s tagline, night, she said she reported the incident to said. “She said she thought that it was taking “Bringing innovation to communication her Resident Assistant Dylan Manderlink, a over my life and hurting me emotionally.” my rapist and the arts,” is conveying the right mes- then-junior interdisciplinary major. Title IX states a school should notify sage, and whether the college needs to The following evening, Tedesco said a complainant of his or her right to file a still walks tweak its logo — the Emerson “E” — to she went to the Emerson College Police criminal complaint for sexual assaults, and on this create a new graphic identity, said Tie- Department office, where officers recom- should not dissuade a victim from doing so. demann. mended she go to a hospital and complete The Office of Housing and Residence campus." “We’re pretty sure we are on target, but a sexual assault collection test, a typical Life, the department Courtney works in, — Jillian you are always surprised when you go procedure when filing a police report. The declined to comment. out and do comprehensive research,” said next morning, Oct. 14, Tedesco said she Tedesco said she was emotionally im- Doherty Tiedemann, who said he is working on completed the test and filed a case with the pressionable at the time of Courtney’s sug- the project with 14 other senior admin- Cambridge Police Department. gestion, so she took the advice. She said be- istrators and Donald Hurwitz, interim In December, Tedesco said she followed cause of Courtney’s recommendation, she chair of the marketing communication up with David Haden, the associate dean stopped cooperating with police, and the department. and director of housing and residence life. case was left unresolved. Tedesco said there Hurwitz said that he volunteered his “[I was told] not to make a big deal out was evidence in her sexual assault collec- knowledge of working for 25 years in of the fact that this occurred,” she said in an tion test connecting the Emerson student branding projects to advise the adminis- interview with the Beacon. “He said that it who she said attacked her to the rape, but trative committee. was a private matter and its not something I no disciplinary action was taken against the “The pursuit is to visit the branding,” should be so public about.” individual by ECPD, the Office of Student said Hurwitz. “It’s a matter of taking a Haden declined to comment. Conduct, or the Cambridge Police. Tedesco The college will rework the branding look at who we have been, who we are •••••••••••••••• According to Title IX regulations, a campaign. • • ••••• ••••••••••••••••••• school that knows about possible sexual •••••••••••••••

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The Beacon Beat: our weekly news recap A look at freshman Michael Notrica’s nonprofit BerkeleyBeacon /BerkeleyBeacon /BerkeleyBeacon berkeleybeacon.com/go/beacon-beat berkeleybeacon.com/go/michael-notrica news The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 2 Consultant firm will evaluate the Emerson story • ••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• said Hurwitz. consulting project. to gauge the ways these audiences talk Michelle Lavner, a freshman journal- “We’ve identified at least six key audi- "Every now about the school, according to Tiede- now, and where we think we want to ism major, said she chose Emerson be- ences: current undergraduate and gradu- mann. go, based on the fact that we have a new cause of the good reputation of the alum- ate students; prospective undergraduate and then From the data gathered in those focus administration and that various inter- ni network. and graduate students; parents; alumni; you take groups, the website was redesigned and nal offices are getting organized to pur- ”I’m from LA, and if you mention you faculty; and staff,” said Tiedemann. seven core attributes shared by students, sue [President M. Lee Pelton’s] strategic are from Emerson, people really respect Altogether, the six subsections are a general alumni, and faculty were identified, said p l an .” you for it,” she said. covered by the three offices headed by check of Tiedemann. Sage Paquette-Cohen, a senior com- Tiedemann said he, along with MJ Tiedemann, Knoll-Finn, and Schoenherr. These seven attributes, or ways of tell- munication sciences and disorders ma- Knoll-Finn, vice president for enroll- The rebranding project would be -di whether ing the Emerson story, are: Emerson is jor, said she came to Emerson because it’s ment, spoke to then-President Jack- vided in two yearlong phases, according the world’s leader in teaching commu- a small school, but in her time here has ie Liebergott about conducting a new to Tiedemann. the world nication and the arts; Emerson is where noticed changes that she said are not con- comprehensive study. But because this During the first phase of the research, views you people with vision find a voice; Emer- sistent with the college’s identity. was proposed at the end of Liebergott’s the chosen marketing firm will conduct son is where creativity and ‘learning by “It’s been hard to develop stu- administration, Tiedemann said he and surveys to understand what distinguish- the way you doing’ are possible; Emersonians are dent-teacher relationships because my Knoll-Finn had to wait for the transition es Emerson from other academic com- are trying innovative and entrepreneurial; Emerso- classes have gone from being 20 students period of administrations to be over. munities and determine the perceptions nians collaborate; Emerson is inclusive, to 40,” she said. This summer, Tiedemann said he, different audiences have about Emerson, to get it to diverse, transparent, and welcoming; and According to Tiedemann, the college Knoll-Finn, and Jeffrey Schoenherr, vice said Tiedemann. Emerson is urban and has a global reach. hasn’t done a comprehensive market re- president for development and alum- In the second phase, the school will view you." Tiedemann said these attributes would search study since 2004. ni relations, met with Pelton and began use those findings to determine if its —Donald be used in the rebranding project. Hurwitz says it’s important for an en- planning the branding project. marketing materials and the website’s “If we go ahead with this project, the tity to review its brand identity, which he The group of administrators have nar- content needs revision. Hurwitz, earliest we would have a new website said should communicate what the insti- rowed down the search for a consulting When Tiedemann arrived in April interim would be summer of 2015,” said Tiede- tution is and what it aspires to be. firm from 12 initial candidates to two 2009, Emerson was preparing a rede- mann. “Every now and then you take a gener- prospective companies, said Tiedemann, signed website, which launched in May chair of the He expects for the marketing firm to al check of whether the world views you but he declined to disclose the names of 2010. Before the website launched, Em- be selected by the end of December. the way you are trying to get it to view these firms. erson conducted a series of quick focus marketing you and — given the things that we are Tiedemann also declined to comment groups with current students, parents, department [email protected] doing — how it should be viewing you,” on the budget the committee has for this and alumni with the help of a consultant @laura_gomezrod Changes made to library Group teaches MDMA safety and interact. they’d had, which often focused on the Angelica LaVine, Beacon Correspondent “Now that there is more seating, it re- Martha Schick, Beacon Sta music scene. ally encourages off-campus students to On a whiteboard in the front of the To provide more space for students to come and spend time here, because it is a In the midst of a nationwide drug fad room were four lists: pros, neutrals, study and organizations to host events, guaranteed place they can go,” said Pas- that has garnered negative media atten- cons, and things to be aware of. Will- the Iwasaki Library was restructured this cal, who lives in Allston. tion, Emerson Reform hosted a meeting moth filled out each of the categories semester, said Robert Fleming, executive Other modifications were made on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to address the with comments from students in the director of the library. Changes include to help the library become more stu- pros and cons of MDMA usage with stu- meeting. a consolidation and relocation of print dent-friendly, said Fleming. Electrical dent attendees. The pros list included “feeling music” collections, additional study desks, a outlets were installed onto six of the MDMA, or “Molly” in slang, is a crys- and “loving everyone.” The neutrals were new consultation room, and redesigned study tables in the main room of the tal or powder form of ecstasy. It can be factors like gnashing teeth and raised pillars. library, so students don’t have to share snorted or swallowed in capsules, and heart rate, and the cons ranged from Fleming said the total cost of the ren- plugs on the wall. But Katie Minard, a "Students can be mixed with other stimulants. mood problems when taking MDMA ovations was approximately $80,000, senior marketing communication ma- Its effects include increased sensory often to not knowing what other drugs which consisted of $50,000 for new fur- jor, said that despite this addition, she is attend these awareness, feelings of openness and ac- it could be laced with. The list of things niture and $30,000 for labor and infra- still having a hard time finding a place to ceptance, and the desire to dance and to be aware of had tips like staying hy- structure like electrical wiring, carpet- charge her laptop while studying during meetings socialize. While some studies have in- drated and starting with 0.1 gram for the ing, and removal of shelving. certain times of the school day, typically because dicated that in small doses, MDMA can first few times. According to Fleming, the library between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. help relieve symptoms of post-traumatic Many said they were speaking staff was able to create more space by “It still took me a half an hour just to they're in- stress disorder, it is more often used ille- from personal experience, and Will- relocating print collections — like schol- find a place to sit where there was an out- terested in gally in rave and festival scenes. moth referenced research she had arly journals — from the center of the li- let,” she said. Emerson Reform is an organization done before the meeting on sites like brary’s main room to the right side of the Fleming said he hoped the changes experiment- that aims to educate students about erowid.org, which she said collects re- space. Now, study tables and armchairs made to the library would give student drugs, both legal and illegal, in a more search on legal and illegal drugs. stand in their place. organizations more space to hold events. ing with il- comprehensive way than typical drug “Be cautious” was repeated every few The DVD and screenplay collections, Space for photography displays, which legal drugs." education programs, according to Mari- minutes throughout the hourlong meet- which, according to Fleming, are the two are currently showcasing the work of lyn Willmoth, the group’s president. ing, and Willmoth told students that most popular ones, have been combined Peter Paradise, a staff member in Em- —Marilyn “Students attend these meetings be- when trying a new drug, they should be with the print collections so they are erson’s IT department, was designed for Willmoth, cause they’re interested in experiment- aware of the safest way to take it, as out- more accessible. Fleming said this new this very purpose. Fleming said he hopes ing with illegal drugs,” said the senior lined in the lists on the board. location provides more room for these to invite student organizations, such as the pres- political communications major. “These When the session was opened up for collections to grow larger over the years. Developed Images, to display their pho- are students who want to come and make questions, many were related to MDMA The current issues of the library’s tographs on the library walls in the up- ident of sure that they have all of the information being taken with other drugs. The gen- print periodical subscriptions are now coming months. Emerson that they need to know before they make eral consensus was that MDMA and shelved with bound periodical backfiles Three pillars in the center of the main the decision whether or not to partake in marijuana were relatively safe when from 2006 or later, which are located to room were painted with chalkboard Reform illegal drug use.” combined, as were MDMA and alco- the right of the computers near the li- paint, with the left pillar meant to be an Willmoth said the meeting has been hol at or below the legal limit, but that brary’s entrance, according to Fleming. advertisement space for student organi- planned since the beginning of the year, MDMA should not be mixed with other All bound periodical backfiles from 2005 zations to publicize upcoming events. when the executive board planned all drugs. or earlier are now shelved in the library’s The center pillar serves as a signpost for the topics the club would cover. She said A student who, like others in the sub-basement compact storage room, the reserves and for the printers, which it was coincidental that the meeting fol- meeting, asked to remain anonymous, said Fleming. Fleming says are the two most common lowed an Emerson College Police De- expressed curiosity in another drug Also, display shelving was taken down locations asked for by students. The right partment email warning students of the as well. The student asked about the in the quiet study area of the library to pillar is meant to be a free communica- dangers of MDMA. amount of cocaine that could be taken allow space for more tables. The copying tion board for student ideas and inter- On Sept. 6, Emerson Police Chief safely, and requested an information machines have been moved out of their ests, and currently houses polls about Robert Smith detailed the effects, ap- session. However, Willmoth said that former location and into the quiet study books read over the summer and candi- pearance, and risks of MDMA in an she considers cocaine too dangerous to area. This move allowed for the room dates for student government association email to the student body. He referenced do without a high risk, and would not where the copying machines were pre- elections. two deaths that had occurred in Boston promote its use. viously stationed to be transformed into According to Fleming, chalk is kept at due to the drug, and told students to Willmoth said she considers Emerson a conference room with a long table and the library staff desks so that members avoid situations in which it, or any oth- Reform to be a reliable source for stu- chairs inside. According to Fleming, the of the Emerson community can write on er illegal substances, could be slipped to dents regarding drug use, saying that room is now a consultation office meant the pillars at any time. them. all members of the executive board are for faculty and library staff meetings, but “We figured we should let the students “I definitely think that all the media well-versed in current research. An in- may serve as a study space when not in communicate, because after all, this is a attention around MDMA [over the sum- formation session on addiction will be use. communication school,” said Fleming. mer] has influenced people wanting to held on Oct. 23 and a date rape session Overall, these changes added 43 new However, two swastikas were found hold the information session, but I don’t will be held in conjunction with Emer- study seats, said Fleming. drawn on one pillar two weeks ago. think it was really related to [the email],” ald Empowerment on Oct. 30. Erinn Pascal, a senior writing, liter- Fleming said if more graffiti appears, the Willmoth said. “We are a resource for not only the ature, and publishing major, said she chalkboard paint may be removed. Eleven students attended, including members of our group,” Willmoth said, spends most of her time outside of class Emerson Reform’s board. The meeting “but the entire Emerson community.” in the library. She said she believes the started with Willmoth reminding every- changes are important because they help one that all stories shared regarding ille- [email protected] the library attract more off-campus stu- gal drugs were confidential. The group @marthaschick dents and allow more students to meet [email protected] went on to discuss various experiences The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 3 news College kept complaints quiet, say students College to review con, the complaint was submitted as part crimes. • ••••••••••••• •••••••••••• of a larger initiative about the mishandling “As I noted in my March letter, sexual training policies of rape, sexual assault, and other crimes by assault occurs too o en on college campus- said this is because she believed that at the college and universities. es, and it is critically important that we re- time of this revelation, she could not legal- An August meeting with orientation double our efforts to combat incidents that • ••••••••••••• ••• ••••••• ly share the report with the college because workers Sharon Duffy, associate dean of harm our students and undermine what we firmed to the Beacon that Mander- the Cambridge Police case was ongoing. students, and Elise Harrison, director of stand for as a commonwealth of learning,” link was fired toward the end of the fall The Cambridge Police could not be reached counseling and psychological service, stu- said Pelton in the email. 2012 semester, around the same time for immediate comment. dent orientation core staff, and Ronald Pelton proceeded to outline what the Tedesco said she reported her assault to In March, Tedesco said she received a se- Ludman, the dean of students, prompted college has done since the March campaign, the college. ries of threatening emails from the alleged her to officially file the complaint. including hosting a panel discussion with President M. Lee Pelton said he was Emerson attacker. She said she reported During the meeting, Tedesco and other Emerson Stopping Sexual Assault student aware of the press release and its claims, these messages to ECPD, but officers did ESSA member sat down with the group to group, constructing a Creating a Culture but declined to comment on any inci- not take any action. Later in the month, Te- discuss orientation and how to move ahead of Consent booklet, launching a Sexual dent involving a specific student. desco said she was raped again by the same with a sexual assault awareness campaign Assault Survivor Advocate initiative, in- “That’s obviously a serious matter,” Emerson student while on campus. this semester, she said. When ESSA mem- creasing the availability of Rape Aggression said Pelton in a phone interview with Title IX requires a school to take steps bers tried to bring up the violations of Title Defense classes, and providing additional the Beacon. “We will follow up.” to protect complainants as necessary. The IX, Tedesco said Ludman asked for exam- training in Title IX requirements. When asked about the circumstanc- school should notify the complainant of ples. Tedesco said she tried to use examples In an interview with the Beacon, Pelton es surrounding Manderlink’s dismissal, his or her options to avoid contact with the from her own case, and Ludman told her said he wants to continue to make positive David Haden, associate dean and direc- alleged perpetrator, according to the regu- she could not talk about her own case in a changes. tor of housing and residence life, de- lations, and allow students to change aca- public meeting. “We are really focused on making im- clined to comment. demic or living situations as appropriate. “We tried to bring up systematic investi- provements where we can, increasing sup- Emerson’s RA contract, obtained by Shortly after the incident, Tedesco said gation problems, they immediately shut us port and advocacy where it’s needed, and the Beacon, describes what would lead the college called her parents, and told down and said that’s not our primary focus listening and being open to women and to the dismissal of an RA. them of the attack without her consent. right now,” she said. “So that was really a men who have the courage to show the col- “I understand that I may be subject to Doherty, the second complainant, said tipping point because students weren’t see- lege how it can do better,” he said. disciplinary action and/or my contract she was raped by an Emerson student in ing what they wanted to be done.” In the community email, Pelton named a may be terminated at any time by the an Emerson dormitory. A year later, in the Tedesco declined to reveal how many few changes the college will make in light of "We will Associate Dean for any breach of the ex- spring term of 2013, she said she reported students were involved in the filing. But she the filed complaint. pectations stated above,” reads the con- her case to the college and an investigation said more students were involved in the fil- The college will look to hire a Sexual As- follow up." tract, which includes 26 guidelines for began, conducted by Michael Arno, direc- ing than sexual crimes were reported in the sault Advocate, who will provide support —President RAs to follow, such as spending quality tor of the office of student conduct. college’s records. for sexual assault victims and oversee the time on their floor with their residents, Doherty, a writing, literature, and pub- According to Emerson’s 2013 Clery college’s programs on the matter, he said. M. Lee and acting as a referral agent to resi- lishing major, said her attacker was study- Act Report—an annual account of crimes Sylvia Spears, the vice president for di- Pelton dents. ing abroad through an Emerson program reported on or near campus—three forc- versity and inclusion, and Lori Beth Way, However, Title IX prohibits retalia- during the investi- ible sexual offenses a senior advisor to academic affairs for un- tion — by the college and other individ- gation. were reported in dergraduate education, will work on a re- uals — against students with claims of A er Arno’s in- “I’m disappointed and a bit 2012, and two forc- view of the college’s sexual assault response sexual assault. vestigation—which ashamed to be going to a ible sexual offenses procedures, he said in the email. This evalu- Pelton said Emerson strives to train Doherty said in- were reported in ation will be completed no later than March RAs to best help the students they over- cluded interviews place that can’t handle a situ- 2011. 2014, said Pelton. see, including incidents involving sexu- with her, her attack- ation like this.” — Kelly Voke, “From January 1, “I think the legitimate question is wheth- al assault. er, and witnesses— senior performing arts major 2013 through today er or not [the Emerson’s Title IX office] can “We have prevention and education the conduct board, there have been 13 be improved. I think the easy answer is yes, and training programs, and we have a group of three forcible sex offens- it can be,” said Pelton in an interview. “The advocacy and support programs,” said administrative or faculty members, held a es reported to the ECPD,” wrote Emerson more difficult question is how.” Pelton. “Sexual awareness programs are hearing to reach a decision. Police Chief Robert Smith in a statement to Pelton said he will host a meeting some- a part of residential advising training “I don’t think [Arno] was very thor- the Beacon on Wednesday. He added that time after the Columbus Day weekend, that’s part of orientation.” ough,” said Doherty in an interview with these offenses may have happened off cam- where students and administrators will Ronald Ludman, dean of students, the Beacon about the document of the in- pus. discuss sexual assault issues, and the racist, outlined the orientation activities RAs vestigation’s findings that Arno presented In an interview in March, Smith said anti-Semitic, and discriminatory graffiti -re went through in August during their to the board. “It should be handled with a only one forcible sexual offense was report- cently found on campus. training sessions. lot more care and a lot more respect.” ed from January to March 2013. “Our meeting together will be a call to “Prior to the start of the fall semes- She said Arno let her choose her hearing According to Title IX regulations, if a action, a call to stand united with renewed ter, the residence life staff, including all date: in the summer, conducted via Skype, student files a sexual assault complaint with commitment to be our very best selves,” he the residence assistants, participated in or the fall term; she chose the former. At the school, regardless of where the conduct said in the email. a comprehensive training program that the hearing, Doherty said her attacker was occurred, the school must process the com- Students reacted strongly to the accusa- included enhanced modules on sexual ruled not responsible. An appeal hearing plaint in accordance with its established tions. assault awareness and response,” Lud- will be held next Wednesday, she said. procedures. “It’s really, really infuriating,” said Kelly man wrote in a statement to the Beacon Doherty said she thinks that a trained According to Ludman in an interview Voke, senior performing arts major. “I’m through Andrew Tiedemann, vice pres- detective should have aided the investiga- in the spring, Emerson’s policy for victims disappointed and a bit ashamed to be going ident of communications and market- tion. of rape and sexual assault is to have college to a place that can’t handle a situation like ing. “I don’t think that someone who is just administrators investigate the allegations, this.” Ludman said the training sessions an administrator should be the person who and simultaneously provide support for the Doherty said she has observed the were facilitated by the Boston Area investigates a rape case,” she said. Doherty student regardless of the outcome. Then, an disappointment and embarrassment ex- Rape Crisis Center and the Counseling said at the time, she did not go to police be- appointed administrator and the student pressed by students towards Emerson, but Center. cause she didn’t feel she had sufficient evi- develop a plan that best fits the needs of the she thinks students should see this issue Although the college already has sex- dence to present to law enforcement. victim, he said. differently. ual assault response measures in place, All people involved in implementing Students can also report crimes to any “Emerson is a great school,” she said, Pelton said there might be room for im- the proper procedures required by Title member of the Emerson staff. Then, that adding that other institutions are struggling provement. IX, from the investigation to a hearing de- staff member is encouraged, but not - re to appropriately respond to cases of sexual “The question is around the pro- cision, must have training or experience in quired, to inform Emerson’s sexual assault assault. A 2010 report by the New England grams’ efficacy,” said Pelton. “What we handling complaints of sexual harassment team, which consists of Ludman; Jackson, Center for Investigative Reporting found want to find out is if they’re effective, and sexual violence. human resources/Title IX coordinator; the that higher education institutions in the and if not, how can we improve them.” Alexa Jackson, Emerson’s Title IX coor- general counsel; and representatives from area largely mishandled campus rape cases, Manderlink said she hopes to create a dinator, was not available to comment on the ECPD, counseling, health and wellness, and that federal sanctions were weak. better environment for future RAs who which Emerson staff members are trained housing and residence life, according to the “Instead of feeling shame, we should feel might encounter similar situations. She on proper procedures. Emerson website. a sense of community and try to push this clarified that this reflected her personal “I’m really struggling, academically; I’m Victims who wish to file a police report issue into the spotlight,” said Doherty. experience as an RA and not the entire on academic probation because of the way can talk to the ECPD, said Ludman. Pelton said he is proud students are de- program. my grades turned out during the period of Smith said students who file a police re- manding improvement. “I want to also make sure that future the investigation,” said Doherty. port will speak to the officer in charge of the “These are women who came forward student employees of the school are giv- Title IX says that, depending on the shift to begin an investigation. This consists because they have a love for Emerson,” he en sufficient support, advice, and con- specific nature of the problem, the school of a brief interview, concerning where and said. “And they want it to be a better place sistent help when they are responsible can provide remedies for the victim, like when the assault took place. for them to live, work, and study.” for caring for a victim of sexual assault arranging for the complainant to retake a Students who want to pursue criminal The Office for Civil Rights under the De- and aren’t neglected by their superiors,” course or withdraw from a class without investigations will be put in contact with partment of Education, is currently closed wrote Manderlink in a separate state- penalty, ensuring that any changes do not the police department in the area where the due to the government shutdown, accord- ment to the Beacon. “Although I lost adversely affect the complainant’s academic incident occurred, he said. ing to a message on the office’s answering my job, I hope that no future Resident record. The story of the complaint first broke machine. Cases will not be reviewed until Assistant or student employee feels un- “A lack of attention to details—some- in a Huffington Post article on Tuesday the office reopens, said the message. sure, unsupported, and unconfident in thing that is imperative in a rape investi- night, and was broadcasted to the organi- their position because of their superi- gation—is the reason why my rapist still zation’s over 3,000,000 Twitter followers. Editor-in-Chief Evan Sporer and Assis- or’s negligence.” walks on this campus,” said Doherty. On Wednesday evening, President M. Lee tant News Editor Martha Schick contributed Because of these experiences, and their Pelton sent the Emerson community an to this report. News Editor Jackie Tempera and Dep- perception of the school’s reluctance to email addressing the allegations. uty News Editor Laura Gomez contribut- comply with Title IX regulations, Tedesco In the message, Pelton referenced an Jackie Tempera ed to this report. said she, Doherty, and other students start- email he sent in March in response to an [email protected] ed to consider filing the complaint. email campaign by Emerson Stopping Tedesco, Doherty, and a group of Em- Sexual Assault club members directed to- @jacktemp erson students worked with End Rape on ward the college’s administrators. In the Laura Gomez Campus, a group that helps students to take campaign, students asked Pelton, Ludman, [email protected] [email protected] federal action, to draft the complaint. Ac- and Duffy to take larger steps in protecting @laura_gomezrod @evansporer cording to a press release sent to the Bea- Emerson students against sexually violent editorial The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 4 Complaints demand transparency Emerson has long been lauded for administration throughout the upcom- the Emerson community, sexual assault being progressive in matters of sexual ing investigations. College is an issue present on campuses across At issue: health—from workshops to lectures, In the coming weeks and months, the country. Sexual assaults, and col- our campus is never lacking in sex ed, there will be more news stories to fol- students leges’ responses to them, are an insti- Students file com- and many campus organizations en- low like the Huffington Post’s. Inter- tutional problem larger than any one courage awareness of sexual assault. nal reviews will be conducted, policies have university, and students and adminis- plaint against Emer- But in the past 10 months, over a dozen revisited, and new information will be plenty trators nationwide are beginning to take son administration in students have reported cases of forcible uncovered. It would be in Emerson’s action. If Emerson wants to be a part of sexual assault, according to the Emer- own best interest to be as prompt and to worry the solution, being transparent is a cru- response to violating son College Police Department, com- transparent as possible in divulging cial first step in rectifying the current pared to only five in 2011 and 2012. any information it discovers—and in about, allegations—and putting students who federal anti-discrimi- And just last week, a group of students responding to allegations in media ac- felt belittled at ease. filed a complaint alleging Emerson’s counts—to the Emerson community. but their nation law administration failed to follow require- College students have plenty to wor- ments spelled out by Title IX, a federal ry about, but their safety and well-be- safety anti-discrimination law, when respond- ing should be a given. Under Emer- and well- ing to sexual assaults. son’s watch, students reported they felt e editorial is written solely by the Ed- In instances like these, the best pol- unsafe and uncomfortable in the wake being itor-in-Chief Evan Sporer, Managing Edi- Our take: icy is transparency—as much as possi- of alleged instances of sexual assaults. tors Ryan Catalani, Andrew Doerer and Emerson must show ble without violating the privacy of the While the incidents themselves are still should be Trelawny Vermont-Davis, Opinion Editor victims. Student groups, like Emerson under investigation, their emotions are Hunter Harris, and Assistant Opinion Edi- complete transparen- Stopping Sexual Assault and Emerson certain, and the administration should a given. tor Liana Genito without consultation from Confessional, have shown a willingness be held accountable for perpetuating an other sta members, and does not inuence cy throughout inves- to provide open forums for students to environment that led these students to any other stories. Op-Eds reect the view of discuss sexual assaults. That same can- distress. only their authors, not the Berkeley Beacon. tigation dor should be matched by the Emerson As Pelton mentioned in his email to

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Emerson Reform hosts MDMA informational session opinionThe Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 5 The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 5 Tinder is only the tip of our vanity iceberg

Tinder is a playground for human vanity, not for creating meaningful interactions. • • ••••• ••••••••••••••••••• Trelawny As a social experiment, I spent 72 a dating scene devoid of rejection and do, the overwhelming majority of Tinder delete statuses and tweets because they Vermont-Davis hours searching for dates without any brimming with mutual admiration. matches fail to spark a flame. After ques- have not received the amount of atten- Vermont-Davis is intention of actually going on one, wear- But the excitement about this utopian tioning numerous Tinder-using friends, tion they had hoped. Tinder is just the a senior political ing a mud mask from the comfort of my dating scene began to die down when I it became evident that there are many latest example in our perpetual need for communication own couch. This is all thanks to Tinder, spent 45 indecisive minutes picking the people who swipe yes to every recom- validation. major & a manag- the app that almost all of your 20-some- Facebook pro- mended user just to There are even people in relation- ing editor for the thing friends already have. They have it file picture that see how many people ships using Tinder, just to see if they’ve Beacon because it has finally cracked the dating would be the Tinder isn’t about finding a think they are attrac- still got it. One friend said she and her code — it tells you if the people you want face of my Tin- tive. And while this is boyfriend go on the app together, brows- to sleep with want to sleep with you. der identity. casual hookup or love — it’s certainly embarrass- ing through the endless stream of faces, The way it works is simple: Users pe- The sole focus ing to my whole gen- comparing who gets more likes. I’m sure ruse pictures of other singles within a on physical ap- about feeling validated. eration, it’s only the we are on the brink of our first Tinder given radius, swiping right if they’re into pearance made tip of the iceberg. divorce. them and left if they’re not. A left swipe me realize the ere is a science This is even more undignified than means never seeing their picture again, vainness of it all. around online validation. Studies like preliminary fears about Tinder — that it and a right swipe—given they right For years, women have complained the one by Kristen Lindquist, profes- encourages us to value people solely on swipe you as well — allows you to chat about being judged purely on their phys- sor of psychology at the University of looks. Don’t worry, it does that too. But with them and presumably make plans to ical appearance, and yet here we are, do- North Carolina, Chapel Hill, say social what’s really disappointing is that Tin- meet up. One of the bonuses of the app ing the same thing to men and inviting information feels intrinsically reward- der, which seemed like a promising app is that no one finds out about unrequit- them to do it to us. ing to people. “Likes” on Facebook and whose formula cracked the dating code, ed lust; you can only see if someone likes But this revelation became even more retweets on Twitter give users a jolt of is just as vulnerable to superficial liars you if you like them first. disappointing when I realized something dopamine, making them feel happier. and cheaters as any other form of dating. Crucially, the app has the appeal of no bigger: Tinder isn’t about finding a ca- Over time, the effect on the reward cen- You can create the most brilliant app, but longer having to deal with the inherently sual hookup or love — it’s about feeling ter in the brain is similar to that of drug what you can’t do is conquer old-fash- awkward dating scene. Spending $10 on validated. This became relatively obvious addicts. There is even a formula (which I ioned vanity. a drink for someone only to be rejected when I noticed how many people ran- have seen many of my Facebook friends once the recipient has swallowed it is domly swiped yes and never proceeded use) to creating a status that generates [email protected] discouraging at best. Tinder has created to start a conversation. And while some maximum likes. I have witnessed friends @trelawnysara Undeclared majors only one group in land of the lost

Liana Genito As college students, we are expected to as a continuation of high school, grades 13 But I was nodding while she spoke. My several times. Genito is a soph- categorize our future into a major: study through 16. Most of us haven’t known our professor proceeded to sample the whole At Emerson, students put them- omore journalism the major, plan on the major, work on the life’s path since we were three years old; we class on how we felt, and student after selves through a narrow curriculum and major & assistant major, live, breathe, and be the major. But need time. Gap years after high school are student sympathized and shared her fear. self-identify as career-oriented students, opinion editor of having a major is expensive. Four-years- OK. Gap years in the middle of college are We’re all lost, to some degree—and about though at some point, we all question our the Beacon. of-tuition expensive. OK. What is not OK is taking out loans to our degrees. education. Most of us will find ourselves There’s a stigma against people who search our soul in an academic setting and Career Services tries to appeal to the in school again when we find a much pay for college without a clear focus—the then judge oth- “no idea” lost stu- more purposeful and personal reason for “undeclared majors.” Admittedly, I shared ers who have the dents in class presen- getting a specific education. We could save the same resentment against them, too, at nerve to admit There are two types of lost tations. But as a “too a lot of money, time, sleepless nights, and first. College is beyond a financial invest- that’s what they’re many ideas” lost stu- mental breakdowns if we gave ourselves ment, and not all of us have the resourc- doing. people: those who have no dent, I’ve only come time to go school for our own reasons, no es to put all of our eggs in one basket. As ere are two idea, and those who have out of these presen- matter when we find those reasons. This much as we hate to admit it, the stigma types of lost peo- tations with 10 new is probably why Emerson students are so held against undeclared majors is that of ple: those who too many ideas — neither careers I could get involved in extracurriculars; to truly test jealousy: Undeclared majors have the guts have no idea, and involved in—and 10 out their major. There hasn’t been much to admit they are lost. those who have of whom know where their different majors—all time for real-world experience between I don’t know what you did in high too many ideas. futures start. for the same rea- senior year of high school and freshman school, but I didn’t get to do a whole lot of Neither knows sons. Career Services year of college. soul searching. Our generation has been where their fu- can’t charter our life So while we all figure out the rest of pushed by our parents toward education tures start. maps. Choosing a major can seem like our lives, cut the undeclared majors some so much that we’ve skipped the step of During one of my classes, while dis- setting your future in stone. When you’re slack. We might be the busy Emerson realizing what education means for our- cussing projects on our prospective career not even a legal adult, and you’re choos- community, but we’re all a little lost here. selves. It has become a norm to go to col- fields, one student simply said, “I have no ing which schools to apply to, it can be lege right after high school, leaving grad idea.” She shared her fear of having no an intimidating decision. But your major school as our true calling to education. plan past her 22nd birthday (more than is more of a trial and error: a prerequisite [email protected] College should be seen as an indepen- most of us), and she felt as if she was the to your career, not a permanent path. It’s @jenitoh dent, conscious decision. Instead, it is seen only one who was lost. often said that adults change their careers The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 6 arts Rock on: Wax on Felt hosts annual Battle of the Bands

Cody Masters gets the crowd amped during the Battle. • • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• A guitarist jams out on stage. • •••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••

Tori Bilcik, Beacon Correspondent theirs.” said freshman visual and media arts ma- Other performers at the 2013 Battle Juneva’s bassist, Johnny Capece, re- jor Michelle Galleggo, following Collins’ of The Bands included Allston rock band On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Emerson’s stu- sponded to the win, saying “[the battle] performance. “But kudos to him for being Flashbang!, and pop-rock singer-song- dent-run record label, Wax On Felt, host- was really cool, there were a lot of people able to come up with something that flows. writer and senior writing, literature, and ed its annual Battle of the Bands in the there, and I had no idea what to expect, Rap seems difficult. I could appreciate the publishing major Cody Masters. Cabaret. The contest is open to both Em- but a lot of people really responded to our effort.” Having four winners to sign instead of erson bands and colleges in the surround- performance.” Collins said he will be recording an EP the expected three is a hefty task for the ing area. Immersed in the ambiance of a Now, their future album presents its for free with Wax On Felt for taking sec- Wax On Felt team to take on, but Wright colorful light show and old-school pop- own set of challenges. ond place. is confident they’ll be able to rise to the punk anthems, the musty smell of sweat “We still have writing to do,” said "I had no “I plan to show how versatile I can be on challenge. and perfume filled the room as students Buonomo. “We weren’t 100% sure going in idea what to a hip-hop record,” he said. “We did not go into the battle expect- filed in by the dozens. if we were going to win.” Vundabar, an indie rock band based ing to sign four bands, but as a label, we Once the competitors took the stage, a “One of our main goals now is to ham- expect, but out of Boston, and The Rolling Coasters, a feel confident that our team can handle professionally produced and stylistically mer down the material.” ska punk band of seniors from Watertown the work,” she said. “Our lineup this year eclectic assortment of live musical perfor- Emerson’s own Chris Collins, a fresh- a lot of peo- High School, tied for third place, and will is very diverse and we’re all very excited to mances entertained the crowd for hours man marketing communication major ple really each record two songs for free with Wax work with all of our artists.” on end with six incredible acts. The stakes from Cohasset, Mass., kicked off the battle On Felt. This year, the Wax On Felt team worked were high as each artist performed in with an energetic, captivating rap perfor- responded Haley Gorycki, a freshman writing, harder than ever to market the 2013 Battle hopes of winning the audience’s votes and mance. Despite being the only rap act on to our literature, and publishing major, said that of the Bands to potential competitors and competing for prizes, including recording the lineup, Collins held his own. He en- Vundabar and The Rolling Coasters were clients, Wright explained. time and promotional assistance from gaged with the audience throughout his perfor- her two favorite performances of the night. “Each year we print out flyers about Wax On Felt. entire set, making sure everyone in the “[Vundabar] reminded me of oth- submissions and put them up around Em- Boston-based “funkcore” group Jun- room was entertained, and he took second mance." er indie bands I like,” she said, “and they erson and Berklee,” she said. “This year, we eva’s heavy sound led to the formation of in the battle. --Bassist were the closest to my personal music started flyering in the summer, to get more the only mosh pit of the entire show and “I felt the performance went well,” he preference. But I really liked The Rolling submissions.” earned the band first place in the battle, in- said following his set. “Unfortunately, the Johnny Coasters too. [Both bands] had the tightest Wax On Felt’s hard work paid off. Ac- cluding a free full-length album recording crowd was not much of a rap crowd, but Capece sound, and they were definitely the most cording to Wright, this year’s event ran with Wax On Felt. From lead vocalist Paul … after my set, I had a lot of individuals put together.” smoothly and the entire Wax On Felt team Buonomo’s killer range to the band’s pro- come up to me and congratulate me on the According to Virginia Wright, the vice is proud of how the battle went. fessional-grade stage presence, their entire performance. They definitely appreciated president of Wax On Felt, in addition to “The turnout this year was awesome,” performance was well-received. it, even though they couldn’t vibe out to it the recording time that each of the artists she said. “In years past, the turnout has “[Juneva] had the best energy,” said as much as a ‘hip-hop head’ would.” won, the record label will sign all four win- been about the same, but more people Nick Levesque, a freshman visual and During the concert, it became clear the ning bands and help them with promotion, stayed for the entire show.” media arts major who attended the battle. hip-hop genre wasn’t the clear favorite, graphic design, and booking shows around “Some bands had lulls or dull moments perhaps providing a disadvantage. Boston for the remainder of the school in their set, but there was none of that in “I’m not really a fan of hip-hop or rap,” year. [email protected] Birds, words, & finding literature in unexpected places

Blake Campbell In a review of William Sitwell’s book salamander under a fallen log, two velvety understand the diversity of life that sur- To be precise, Audubon did not write Campbell is a A History of Food in 100 Recipes posted cecropia moths mating on the side of my rounds us on a deeper level. field guides as we understand them today, junior writing, on The New Yorker’s books blog this past neighbor’s garage—I recognized it imme- Just being able to identify the raptor fly- but his work had a considerable influence literature, and summer, culinary historian Bee Wilson diately, with a wave of jubilant satisfaction. ing overhead as a red-tailed hawk (or even on the development of the genre. David publishing major writes of the pleasures of reading recipes I suspect these early scientific pursuits a Buteo jamaicensis; Latin names carry L. Wagner’s 2005 field guide, Caterpillars & Beacon corre- as works of fiction. not only fostered in me a healthy apprecia- their own kind of literary euphony) shows of Eastern North America, stands out as a spondent. “Being asked to read recipes, for their tion for the natural world, but also shaped a greater appreciation of the animal and its notable recent work in this tradition. own sake, rather than with a view to my current literary tastes and predilec- place in the world than simply referring to Throughout the text, Wagner shares cooking, gives us a clearer sense of how tions as a writer. Writing in field guides it as “that bird up there.” Field guides can revealing anecdotes that not only bolster they stimulate our imaginations,” Wilson must be scientifically accurate and acces- also provide fascinating insights into hu- his credibility as a scientist, but also char- explains. This charming conceit got me sible to the layman, meticulously detailed, man life. acterize him as a man of wit and intrep- thinking about other texts that most peo- and brief enough to make identification “Audubon’s Birds, Audubon’s Words,” idness. ple don’t view as works of literature, yet fast and easy. It’s a fine line for the author a current exhibition at Boston’s Museum “Males also drink at mud puddles (and which still provide some of the same joys to walk, and the resulting prose often takes of Fine Arts, showcases the art and nature soil wetted with urine),” he writes of the as a novel, memoir, or collection of poetry. on a life of its own. writing of John James Audubon (1785- Abbott’s sphinx moth, and the reader can’t Specifically, I thought back to my own life- The work of Roger Tory Peterson, one 1851), who traveled across North America help but to wonder how he arrived at this long obsession with field guides. of the great innovators of the field guide to paint and observe wild birds. It couples piece of knowledge. At the most basic level, field guides genre, displays this kind of liveliness. Con- his magnum opus, The Birds of America, The best field guides are not only in- are books that enable convenient identi- sider this spirited description of the voice a groundbreaking collection of life-size formative, but are moving texts that speak fication of wildlife. They are also the first of the ruffed grouse, from his bestselling color prints of several hundred Ameri- to our most human emotions: the thrill of books I read on my own. Growing up in Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North can bird species, with excerpts from its discovery, endless curiosity, and a hum- the backwoods of Pennsylvania, I was fas- America: “Sound of drumming male follow-up, the Ornithological Biography, bling appreciation for the splendor of na- cinated by the biodiversity that surround- suggests a distant motor starting up. Low a collection of Audubon’s writings about ture. ed me. From early childhood, I sought to muffled thumping starts slowly, accelerat- various species of birds. They are not just guides to frogs, toads, identify every snake, frog, and butterfly I ing into a whir: Bup…bup…bup…bup… The lush prose truly brings his paint- snakes, or lizards, but guides to who we stumbled upon, and soon amassed a siz- bup bup up r-rrrrr.” It’s a carefully con- ings to life. Audubon’s style is as colorful are, chronicling the human condition with able collection of field guides, from insects trolled, beautiful piece of writing; Peter- and varied as the bird species to which all the nuance and precision of a great and arachnids to reptiles and amphibians. son has rendered the male grouse’s voice he devoted his career. Overall sarcastic, novel and reminding us that literature can I loved reading the natural history of so effectively on the page that the reader visual, and keenly observant, Audubon’s be found in the most unexpected places. each creature as much as I loved gazing can almost hear the bird in the forest. ornithological writing reveals a complex at its illustration on the page. Whenev- Field guides bridge the gap between individual with a remarkable appreciation [email protected] er I would find something new—a slimy humans and other species, allowing us to for the natural world. The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 7 arts Girlie Project stands out with stand-up

For Crichton, The Girlie Project seemed Erica Mixon, Beacon Sta to be the least intimidating out of all of the sketch comedy groups at the organization On Thursday, Oct. 3, under the colored fair and the auditions. lights of the Cabaret, John Bickerstaff, a se- “It was different from all of the comedy nior visual and media arts major, stood on- troupe auditions,” Crichton said. “I stood in stage and gave a knowing laugh. front of them and they were like no, no, no, “You know, I learned something this you can sit down.” summer,” Bickerstaff said. “A giraffe’s tongue Crichton said she prepared a sketch she is 20 inches long.” had written called “Bonnie Hunter,” a Dis- The audience hummed with anticipation ney commercial parody about a seventh as Bickerstaff paused. grade girl who lives a double-life as a boun- “I’d love to get a rim job from a giraffe,” ty hunter. The sketch left an impression he said. on members, who still recall the audition, It was a surprisingly raunchy joke for a weeks later. school-sponsored event, but it received a lot All of the members of The Girlie Project of laughter. said their audition had a laid-back, casual “I just like talking about things that I find atmosphere. funny or seem odd to me,” Bickerstaff said “We’re not big on intimidating,” said prior to his performance. “A lot about my Hauptman. sex life, personally.” The result is a comedy troupe reminis- Though not all of the performers delved cent of a family, or at least, a tight-knit group quite as deeply into their personal lives, they of best friends. During the show, they sup- did share odd things they had experienced Sophomore Emmy Hauptman, president of The Girlie Project, performs. • • ••••• ••••••••••••••••••• ported each other enthusiastically, shouting with honesty and candor. Some joked about words of encouragement from the front row. Boston stereotypes, the Emerson commu- literature, and publishing major and the to Hauptman, it was spot-on.) The comedi- Sean O’Connor, a sophomore market- nity, and their friends—subjects that many president of The Girlie Project, joked about ans were in high spirits, singing pop songs "It's like I'm ing communications major and one of four students can relate to. her childhood. and goofily dancing to the pre-show music male members of The Girlie Project, fed off The night was put on by The Girlie Proj- “I was an awkward, weird kid,” Haupt- Sam Crichton, a freshman visual and having a the energy of his fellow comedians as he ect, an on-campus sketch comedy troupe, man said. media arts major, agreed that being a part of lot of con- performed. During his time in the comedy but it incorporated the entire comedy com- During her few minutes on stage, she The Girlie Project helped her find a niche at troupe, he’s perfected his impressions of Bill munity at Emerson. talked about how she reenacted the musical Emerson. versation Cosby and “existential crisis bro,” a charac- Non-member performers were able to Rent with her American Girl dolls and wrote “I’ve never done [stand-up comedy] be- one-night- ter he’s created through observation of his participate, and Jamie Loftus of Emerson’s a screenplay about a monster she naively fore, but I’ve always wanted to,” Crichton friends. sketch comedy group Chocolate Cake City named “Shat.” said. “I didn’t expect to do it in my first six stands." O’Connor said despite the overwhelming was featured as a quick-witted host, who Hauptman said there was no way she weeks of college, and I’m excited and ner- amount of estrogen in the group, being a opened the show with an anecdote about would have performed stand-up comedy if vous—but mostly nervous.” –Sam part of The Girlie Project has been a positive Facebook friending people who share your it wasn’t for The Girlie Project. When Crichton stepped onstage, she ad- Crichton experience. name. She said she used to talk to a male Ja- “It helped me to break out of my shell in mitted to her jitters, mentioning that she has “I have to be honest with you, sometimes mie Loftus who lived in England and prop- terms of finding a group of people,” Haupt- a tendency to yell when she’s nervous. She it’s confusing,” O’Connor joked. “I just say ositioned her for sex when she mentioned man said. joked about the difficulty of making friends smile and nod, and it works out. I try to keep she was traveling to his area for a trip. Loftus Even an hour prior to the show, Haupt- at Emerson and starting conversations with the sports references at a minimum.” ensured the show ran smoothly by introduc- man was in her element, jokingly debating new people. ing each comic and providing a funny quip. with fellow cast members about Saturday “It’s like I’m having a lot of conversation Emmy Hauptman, a sophomore writing, Night Live’s recent Girls parody. (According one-night-stands,” she said onstage. [email protected] WECB tunes up with fall shows

Dillon Riley, Beacon Sta So long as it gives off good vibes, they will play it. The intention behind Shade is to Tellingly billed as “The Underground showcase how many different kinds of Sound of Emerson College,” WECB’s music can fall under the “chill” umbrella, online stream doesn’t have the range of regardless of its chosen classification. The WERS. However, what the station lacks catch behind the show, however, lies in the in radio signals, it more than makes up name. in variety. This semester’s slate of shows “The reason we called the show ‘Shade’ The Love of boasts an impressive range of programs is, each week, the show gets based off within the realm of indie rock and pop, the genre we’re highlighting,” said Tay- making it the place to hear that one band lor-Stewart. “So, each show gets a different the Nightingale you swear you knew before everyone else color or shade, and at the beginning of the The on campus—a sentiment at Emerson are show we announce what the shade is going By Timberlake Wertenbaker drawn to. to be for the week.” Take, for instance, the freeform first week of programming. Taylor-Stew- Directed by Sarah Hickler e Futurist Sound Manifesto: Sun- art and McHale dubbed it “Blue Fluidity” station days 8-10 PM and proceeded to play music indicative of boasts This show, hosted by Emerson juniors the ocean. Luca Piacentini, Colin Faherty, Tania In line with the chosen aesthetic of October 10-13 impressive Rios, and Adam Kaplan, looks to bring the show, Taylor-Stewart and McHale en- Jackie Liebergott Black Box slate of in- some experimental sounds to its Sunday courage listeners to tune in however they night block. The show essentially revolves please, whether they use it as background Paramount Center die rock and around several different genres of what music amongst friends or as the playlist to Thurs - Sat at 8pm can loosely be described as experimental the night’s round of homework. pop pro- rock including noise rock, avant-garde Sat & Sun at 2pm grams this compositions, and even early electronic at ’90s Show: Sundays 12-2 PM music experimentation. The show brings Hosted by Emerson juniors Louis Roe semester. together these seemingly divergent tunes and Jenny Hannigan, “That ’90s Show,” through a specific underlying aesthetic. unsurprisingly, has a sharp focus on ’90s A modern retelling of a classic “For a long time now in music there’s culture and music. Without sticking to been a notion of striving for a quote-un- any specific genres, Roe and Hannigan Greek tale of family, love, quote ‘future sound’ that sort of breaks play a collaborative selection of the best wrongdoing, and rebirth. modern musical conventions,” said Ka- music the revered 1990s had to offer, from plan. “That’s kind of like our tagline, and Pearl Jam to Cat Power and back again. we try to pick artists that fit into that no- The show isn’t all grunge and alternative tion of striving for that sound.” rock, though. The two also try to break The foursome previously collaborated down exactly what makes the ’90s such a on a WECB show called “Mind Deter- nostalgic era. gent” in the fall of 2012. That show, while “We pick a different ’90s thing to dis- encompassing some of the sounds they cuss each week, usually something cultur- play on “The Futurist Sound Manifesto,” al,” said Hannigan. “Last week, we talked Tickets $8 had more of a focus on dream-pop and about Play-Doh for like 15 minutes, you with Emerson ID shoegaze bands like My Bloody Valentine know, the history of it. We usually just try and e Jesus and Mary Chain as opposed to pick one aspect of ’90s nostalgia to dis- to the broader experimental tag they’re cuss.” sticking to this time around. This is the third go-around for “That Tickets at Cutler Majestic ’90s Show,” as Hannigan put the show to- & Paramount Box Offices Shade: Tuesdays 8-10 PM gether back in the fall of 2011, and then “Shade,” hosted by sophomores Dondré was joined by Roe for another round in Taylor-Stewart and Jeff McHale, deals in Spring 2012, largely under the same for- all things chill. The show uses chillwave mat. artists like Washed Out as an entry point toward a whole host of different genres. [email protected] lifestyle The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 8 Sorority hosts networking workshop for college community

“I’ve always thought of networking as better understand how to use these tools. an obnoxious word,” Reddy said as the “I realize that it’s okay to make basic opening to her lecture. “But Emerson is connections,” Masteller said. such a natural networking place … Em- Andrea Gordillo, a senior performing ersonians are relationship people.” arts major, also said she found the work- Everyday interactions among students shop very informative and intriguing. at Emerson can easily transform into “[It provided] a depth of specificity for career-oriented, collaborative networks, professionalism,” said Gordillo. “It was Reddy said. Both she and Ajao stressed a great opportunity… it made me more that networking is all about finding a network-minded.” common denominator and expanding Kappa Gamma Chi hosts many similar on it. professional events as well as mentor pro- The majority of the students who grams with Kappa alumni, but they are attended the workshop said they had usually internal and only open to active LinkedIn accounts, but are not active sisters, Prisco-Buxbaum said. members due to the complexity of the Prisco-Buxbaum, a senior political website. Students said they made profiles communication major, said she wants to for themselves but rarely log on to pursue plan more events throughout the semes- job opportunities or to find people they ter for the entire Emerson community to may know. participate in. She also said she has re- During the event, Ajao taught students vamped Kappa’s workshops so there will how to properly use sites like LinkedIn to be a minimum of one per month. put themselves on the job market and Kappa will host the $tart$mart Sal- connect with influential people who ary Negotiation Workshop, which will Students engaged in an interactive presentation on networking. • Evan Walsh•••••••••••••• could help with their careers. address the wage gap between men and “Building your online personal brand- women, Prisco-Buxbaum said. She said it Alyssa Gocinski, Beacon Correspondent is significant that Kappa is expanding our ing is so important,” she said. will also teach young women to negotiate campus outreach to help promote profes- The networking experts encouraged fair salaries. There will also be a work- Eager, career-oriented students of all sionalism on campus,” she said. "Building students to keep an open mind, and reas- shop for instruction and guidance on in- different ages, majors, and backgrounds Danielle Reddy, Kappa alumna and di- sured them connections are everywhere. terview and workplace etiquette. mingle at Emerson on a daily basis. On rector of annual giving on campus, and your online Reddy also explained that students can Through these workshops, Pris- Oct. 2, Kappa Gamma Chi taught stu- Shawnea Frett Ajao, a professional ac- personal remain part of the campus network even co-Buxbaum said Kappa Gamma Chi dents to use those networking skills at its countant, shared their networking exper- after graduation. will provide students with the proficiency first campus-wide professional event. tise on building strong connections with branding is “Alumni are super psyched to talk to needed to overcome obstacles they may The workshop instructed attendees important, helpful people at the session. so import- students,” she said. “Emersonians are re- face in today’s competitive job market. how to effectively use social media and Reddy said she works with the col- ally willing to help other students out.” She said she hopes to help them succeed other resources to create a strong net- lege’s alumni relations office to connect ant." Victoria Masteller, a sophomore per- in their careers so that they can become work of interpersonal connections, and students with alumni in their fields. Ajao forming arts major, said this workshop leaders and mentors. how to tap into the hidden job market professionally helps LinkedIn users amp -Shawnea helped her view professional networking “I wanted to open these workshops up found through sites such as LinkedIn. up their profiles so employers take them Frett Ajao. as a more accessible and useful tool that to the Emerson community,” said Pris- Katie Prisco-Buxbaum, Kappa’s pro- seriously. will prove to be beneficial in her future co-Buxbaum. “As the only local profes- fessionalism chair and former Beacon Through step-by-step illustrations career. sional sorority on campus, part of our staff member, said she felt having the with helpful tips, Reddy and Ajao pre- “I had been invited to LinkedIn but I mission is to promote professionalism, event on campus was essential. sented on networking through LinkedIn didn’t understand it,” she said. “It felt like especially in young women.” “These skills are incredibly transfer- and interpersonal relations as a practical, junk mail.” able to any field or major, and I think it advantageous tool for college students. She said the presentation helped her [email protected] Students learn the ins and outs of internships

out staying for the whole two hours. Deirdre Murray, Beacon Correspondent Students could attend up to four out of the five workshops if they chose to. The task of applying for internships Career Services hosts similar events can be confusing, lengthy, and at worst, for students to access internship oppor- daunting. Emerson’s Career Services tunities. On Oct. 23, they will host the wanted to help fix this problem by host- Internship Fair, a bi-annual event that ing Internship GPS, an informational gives students the ability to meet repre- program aimed at giving sophomores sentatives from major companies face to the tools they need to complete the in- face, according to Spector. Throughout ternship process. Internship GPS, staff stressed that stu- The two-hour-long event began at 2 dents looking for internships for next p.m. in the Multipurpose Room on Oct. spring and summer season are encour- 4. According to Carol Spector, direc- aged to visit the Internship Fair. tor of career services, the program was With about seven to nine students meant to assist students who are just be- "They visiting each workshop, the attendance ginning to learn about internships. Ca- didn’t increase much from last year’s 35 reer Services sponsored Internship GPS showed me students. However, those who attended for the first time last year as an initiative how to get said they found the information given for sophomores, said Spector. to be extremely helpful. “There’s always kind of an empha- there and Mary Krantz, a sophomore perform- sis on freshmen getting settled and for ing arts major, said she plans to use the seniors when they’re leaving, but not what the material she learned at the workshop enough emphasis for sophomores,” said resources while looking for internships in the fu- Career Services will sponsor internship events throughout the semester. Spector. “We also feel that for sopho- ture. She said she is focused on working • • ••••• •••••••••••••••••••••• mores, the big issue is getting an intern- do." with the online tools suggested. ship or how to get an internship.” -Mary “I hear about all these things like She also said the event helped clarify internship,” said Cassard. The event was split into five differ- eHire and these internships that stu- what she needs to compete in a com- Aaron Griffin, a junior writing, lit- ent sections including Starting Your Krantz dents do, and I just don’t know what the petitive application pool. A workshop erature, and publishing major, said his Internship Search, Internship Direc- next step is,” said Krantz. “This was very she found especially helpful was The biggest fear was finding an internship tions, Navigating eHire, The Employers helpful because they showed me how to Employers Radar, which gave her the that wouldn’t give him actual work ex- Radar, and Rev Up Your Resume. Each get there and what the resources do.” company’s perspective on the interview perience. Aspiring to work for a pub- workshop focused on an aspect of the Although it was meant for sopho- process. lishing company like Penguin, he wants internship process. From finding out mores, a variety of undergraduate and Caroline Cassard, a sophomore writ- an internship that will give him an ac- what type of internship to look for to graduate students attended and found ing, literature, and publishing major, tive role. He said he’d like to showcase learning how to navigate Emerson’s on- the event to be beneficial. Wenjie Song, said she attended despite having a pri- the skills he’s learned, not just do busy line employment database, eHire, the a marketing communication major, said or internship at Girls’ Life magazine. work. event covered all the bases of internship she went even though she is a graduate While she already has this experience “I’d like to just get a foot in the door,” necessities. student. on her resume, she said she feels she still he said. “I don’t want to just get coffee. The rotating schedule allowed stu- “I want to get an internship during has a lot to learn when it comes to find- I want to really see what they’re doing dents to pick and choose which work- my study here,” she said. “I think it will ing internships that are paid or credited. and help them.” shops they wanted to attend based on help me learn more about the industry “I thought that coming to this in- their own needs. Workshops were held in America so I can know the difference ternship fair would help me know what at 15 minute increments, allowing stu- between the American industry and to look for in an internship with more [email protected] dents to attend individual events with- that of China.” guidance and what to get out of my next The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 9 lifestyle Bracelets break down cultural barriers Freshman's charity connects campus to Kenya

Notrica has traveled to Kenya many times and founded his foundation following his second visit. The colorful bracelets’ proceeds go directly to the Kenyan communities. • Courtesy of Michael • Courtesy of Michael Notrica Notrica

after his second visit to Kenya, called the ya,” meaning “Peace for Kenya” in Swahili. Kelly Bates, the executive director of the Jessica Waters, Beacon Correspondent Shukuru Foundation. The initiative was a joint effort between the Elma Lewis Center, an institution at Emer- “The purpose of the foundation is to Shukuru Foundation and Emerson Peace son College dedicated to civic engagement, At a glance, Michael Notrica is a fair- preserve traditional Kenyan culture, par- and Social Justice’s International Commit- learning, and research, said she helped ly average freshman. He’s lean and lanky, ticularly in low-income areas,” said Notrica. tee, which Notrica said he is also a member Notrica with the project. The Center has with bright brown eyes and a smile that Notrica, a Phoenix, Ariz. native, is also of. According to Notrica, all of the proceeds assisted Notrica with tips on how to solicit comes easily. He wears a cotton shirt with a self-described world traveler. He claims from these bracelets go to the Kenya Red donations for his cause and has helped him the sleeves rolled up and a distinctly un- to have traveled to 31 countries, including Cross. promote the bracelets on Emerson’s cam- remarkable pair of jeans. When he moves, three trips to Kenya alone, each time stay- Sandrayati Fay, a sophomore perform- pus, according to Bates. however, dozens of multicolored bracelets ing with tribesmen in the Northern bush. "Kenya and ing arts major, and fellow member of the “Kenya and Boston are not unlike each that cover his arms halfway to his elbow “I’m obsessed with cultures,” said Notri- International Committee, said she com- other,” said Bates. “We are all connected.” jingle. He laughs. ca. “The [traditional Kenyan] culture real- Boston are pared the events in Nairobi to what hap- Bates added that Emerson has placed a “They’re pretty much part of my arm at ly had an impact on me. There are just so pened in Boston last April, when a terrorist particular emphasis on the elimination of this point,” he said. many aspects of it that I love.” not unlike attack at the Boston Marathon killed three gun violence. In September, the Elma Lew- There are thin metal bangles, tradition- He said this cultural passion is what led each other. people and injured hundreds more. is Center, in conjunction with ArtsEmer- al friendship bracelets, woven hemp, and to the creation of the Shukuru Foundation. “We all felt a certain kind of pain that son, hosted a panel discussion on race and plastic cuffs that stand for a variety of caus- “Shukuru means ‘thankful’ in Swahi- We are all day,” said Fay. “We were all feeling the same class disparities in the media’s response to es. The most distinctive are fat bangles cov- li,” he said. “It’s a way of giving back to a connected." things. Afterwards, Boston got so much gun violence, said Bates. The presentation ered in hundreds of colorful beads, which country and a culture that’s given so much support from all over the world. I think it’s included a performance of columbinus, a Notrica, a visual and media arts major, said to me.” -Kelly Bates so important that we show that kind of sup- drama based on the 1999 shootings at Col- are handmade by women of the Maasai The foundation, Notrica said, makes port for Kenya.” umbine High School. tribe in Kenya. money by selling bangles like the ones he Notrica also said he had similar senti- President M. Lee Pelton has also been Notrica said he has acquired them wears, with all profits going directly back ments. very outspoken on the issue of gun violence. through a series of trips to Kenya, both for to the women who make them. Notrica has “[What happened in Nairobi] really hit According to Notrica, he was very support- personal reasons, and as part of the charity also produced and recorded an album of home with me,” he said. “I have friends ive of the Amani Kwa bracelet, purchasing he founded for the preservation of Kenyan traditional Kenyan music from the Maasai there—people I consider my unofficial one himself, and personally making time to culture. Each of his bracelets has a story be- tribe, which he sells on iTunes. Proceeds go brothers and sisters. I’ve been in that mall meet with the Emerson Peace and Social hind it, which he shares with enthusiasm. to various projects in Kenya, particularly before. I was there less than two months Justice International Committee. One with deep blues, bold reds, bright education. Notrica said the foundation’s a g o.” “Emerson itself has been such an amaz- whites, and somber blacks was given to next big venture is building a water deliv- According to Notrica, these events are ing source of support,” Notrica said. “Ev- Notrica by the Maasai elders during his last ery system to another local cultural school. part of what led to the creation and promo- eryone who hears about this project has trip to Kenya. It was a token of thanks for Another recent initiative, following the tion of the Amani Kwa bracelets. shown such interest. I want people to know the more than 100 handheld chalkboards terrorist attacks on a Nairobi mall that left “It was an act of terrorism, in the worst what happened in Kenya. I want them to be he donated to the local cultural school, 67 people dead, is the production and sale way,” said Notrica. “No one should ever ex- talking about it. In the end, that’s all I could a place where children previously had to of plastic awareness bracelets, according perience that. Not anywhere. I think when really ask.” write in the dirt with rocks, Notrica said. to Notrica. The bracelets, he said, come in people buy and wear these bracelets, they The chalkboards were purchased by the the colors of the Kenyan flag and are em- show that they have the drive to stand up non-profit foundation Notrica founded blazoned with the words “Amani Kwa Ken- against that.” [email protected] Love Notes: Putting yourself out there Leah Casselman We are now over a month into the teachers, to the media has been telling person who hardly knows you. It makes out. The funny thing was, he said yes. Casselman is a school year, meaning we’re comfortable us the rules of getting together. Ignore everyone involved super confused and The best advice I have gotten was junior marketing in classes, we know the best places to everything you think you know about uncomfortable, but for Pete’s sake, stop from the adorable kid’s movie, We communications score a good meal, and we have well-es- the rules and make your own set. There writing wistful romantic posts on Emer- Bought a Zoo: “You know, sometimes major & Beacon tablished crushes. If you are like me, the is no formula for who has to ask out son Confessional and lay some ground- all you need is 20 seconds of insane correspondent. fifth-floor cutie with the booty has no whom and where an appropriate place work. Anonymously posting that you courage. Just literally 20 seconds of just idea you’ve been to meet some- hate being single does not make you embarrassing bravery. And I promise on their Facebook one is. If you find any less single. It might even make you you, something great will come of it.” page every day yourself over-ana- more single. Sometimes it works, sometimes it for the past two If you are too busy trying to lyzing something, I know all of this is easier said than doesn’t. The worst that can happen is weeks. Well, it’s figure out the rules of dating there is a good done. I’ve been giving this advice to my the other person isn’t feeling it and you time to do some- chance you are friends for years, and every time, some- sob into a bucket of ice cream, but is that thing about it. to ever do something, some- setting yourself one asks me if I’ve ever had the guts to really a bad thing? On the flip side, you I know letting up to fail. do it myself. I have to admit, I too have could also have just asked out the single someone know one is going to step up to the If you are too done the over-analyzing and I-should- greatest person you will ever meet who you like them is busy trying to fig- just-give-up junk. changes your life for the better. More more stressful plate and take what you’ve ure out the rules The few times I have actually put my than likely, something in between will than your first been pining for. of dating to ever money where my mouth is and gone for happen, but I think the rewards out- presentation in do something, it, I’ve never regretted it. I once ordered weigh the risks. speech class, but someone is going a hundred pizzas in a month just so I The moral to all of this isn’t that you no one ever got what they wanted by to step up to the plate and take what could see the cute delivery guy. Every need to date. It’s that if you want to date hinting at it. “Hey, I like your Adven- you’ve been pining for. If you want a time he would come up to the door, I’d someone, quit being a pansy and go for ture Time backpack” in no way means piece of that action, either go for it, or debate asking him out. Then I’d chicken it. “I want you.” quit whining about them when they are out and just pay for the pizza. Finally, I Since we first joined the dating game, gone. I am not saying you should overt- got sick of paying for so many pizzas, everyone from our friends, to our ly state your romantic intentions to a walked into Pizza Hut, and asked him [email protected] sports The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 10 Men's soccer takes Women's volleyball falls to step forward vs. WPI Wheaton in five sets WPI (8-2-1, 2-1) played without the Carl Setterlund, • ••••••••••• NEWMAC’s leading scorer, senior Chris Ciampa, but broke through 40:41 into WORCESTER – Emerson’s men’s soccer the game on an individual effort by Kurt team lost by large margins in its first two Naugler, who also assisted on the Engineers’ New England Women’s and Men’s Athlet- second tally. ic Conference matches, but the Lions took Naugler took possession past the penalty a step forward on Saturday, Oct. 5 against spot 15 yards out, sidestepped to the left, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. left Bowers helpless to respond with a finish Emerson conceded a goal just before half- into the upper left corner. time and then again in the 62nd minute, but “They played very hard,” WPI co-head a standout performance by sophomore goal- coach Malcolm MacPherson said. “Jared keeper Carter Bowers kept the goal-starved does a nice job with them. I just think as Lions in it with a strong performance in a the years go on they’ll get better and bet- 2-0 loss at WPI’s Alumni Field. ter. Their goalkeeper played very well, one “As the season’s going on, we’re starting of their center backs [junior Pat Lowndes] to get better and better results,” said Bowers played very well, and they were dangerous (seven saves), [on offense].” who has been Lowndes had to called to ac- "As much as we would come off in the 58th tion frequent- have liked that [win], minute due to a strained ly. “The first right quadriceps. Emerson women’s volleyball huddles up before facing Wheaton • Mia Zhao / Beacon Correspondent two games The Engineers - ex we kind of it does show that we're posed his absence three got thrashed, improving." minutes later when Far- but this game, rell received a through 2-0, as much - Carter Bowers ball from Naugler and Emerson’s women’s volleyball team as we would slotted a low shot past played Wheaton College for the first time have liked that Bowers, who couldn’t as a member of the New England Women’s [win], it does show that we’re improving.” close out the angle, setting the final score at and Men’s Athletic Conference and hosted The Lions previously took a 5-1 loss the 61:02 mark. the Lyons for the first time since Emerson against the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- “Their defense was very aggressive and coach Ben Read and Wheaton coach Craig nology and fell 6-0 to Springfield College. they played the ball out of the back well,” Letourneau swapped positions in 2011. It was the fourth time this season Bow- Bowers said. “They played a very direct ball Read coached the Lions to the NCAA ers has turned away at least seven shots. He right into my [18-yard-box], right through Division 3 Tournament in 2012. The Em- currently leads the NEWMAC with 48 saves the middle of the field. They’re a very direct, erson women reached the NCAA Tourna- through nine matches in net. athletic team and that’s something that we ment for the first time in 2009 under the “[Bowers] played outstanding,” said Em- haven’t seen in the past and that we’re learn- guidance of Letourneau, who was named erson men’s soccer head coach Jared Scarpa- ing to cope with.” the Great Northeast Athletic Conference ci. “We certainly wouldn’t have been in the MacPherson said WPI tweaked its for- Coach of the Year the same season. game without him.” mation at halftime, packing the middle with Letourneau’s Lyons beat Emerson by Bowers made five of his saves in the sec- three central midfielders and pushing num- set scores of 21-25, 26-24, 25-27, 25-20, ond half as the hosts sent in 10 of its 12 shots bers forward to go for the win. and 15-11. taken after the break. Those stops included Adam Halliday led Emerson with two turning back WPI freshman Matt Farrell on shots on frame. Halliday sent a header on a 47th-minute breakaway and making a re- target in the 32nd minute and also sent in a actionary save on two quick headers in the late try in the 87th minute. 71st minute. Bowers saved three shots by Along with Bowers and Lowndes, Scar- WPI’s Tynan MacLeod. paci said he was also pleased with the play In both previous NEWMAC matches, of sophomore defenders Mitch Lapierre, Jer- Kat Rice sends Emerson (6-5, 0-3) fell behind within the emy Leder, and Alex Van Pelt, but that the the ball over opening three minutes. On the offensive Lions need to work on their finishing touch. the net (above); side, the Lions have scored just once in the “We still want to make the conference Emerson head NEWMAC—a late consolation against tournament, we still want to win 10 games, coach Ben Read MIT—but have averaged 2.4 goals per con- and we have the opportunity to do that,” (right) with test in eight non-conference matches, going Scarpaci said. Wheaton head 6-2 against competition commensurate to Emerson has five games left on the dock- coach Craig its old league, the Great Northeast Athletic et, four against NEWMAC teams. Letourneau Conference. Next, the Lions take their furthest road walking toward “That was actually one of our goals: not game of the season, a trip to Coast Guard in his bench in to [give up an early goal],” Scarpaci said. New London, Conn., for a match at noon on the background “We were excited about that part. We were Saturday, Oct. 12. Mia Zhao / excited that we battled all the way to the end, Beacon Corre- too, but we need to work on some things @carlsetterlund spondent tactically.” [email protected] WPI engineers late goals to oust visiting Lions pace of the game slowed down.” Senior goalie Marissa MacDonald "We're er strong look at goal, but sent it at the Carl Setterlund, • ••••••••••• In a late afternoon match that followed made six saves in her fifth start this sea- Engineers’ senior captain in net Maddie a men’s loss to WPI by the same score, son, but let in the first WPI goal off a having Willer (six saves) on an open look in the WORCESTER – After securing the Emerson (6-6, 1-2) sputtered out in the right side corner by Megan Forti. Natalie box in the 52nd minute. program’s first ever New England Wom- second half, managing just two shots af- McMillan banged in a header to put Em- trouble Suvak said he thought Righini was en’s and Men’s Athletic Conference win ter the break, highlighted by sophomore erson in a 1-0 hole. at the Emerson’s best player against WPI, but two Saturdays ago, the Emerson women’s Alyssa Giannone’s 66th-minute attempt. “We’re having trouble at the moment he was also impressed with center back soccer team was in the mix late against a “We’re slowly building up,” said fresh- coming back from being a goal down,” moment Samantha O’Donovan’s communication top NEWMAC opponent this past week- man midfield starter Natalie Benjamin, said Suvak, whose team has scored just coming in organizing the Lions’ back line. end in Central Mass. against Worcester who played in high school a town over at three times in its last six games, going Emerson has a full six days off, its Polytechnic Institute. Shrewsbury High. “Game by game we’re 2-4. “I would like this team to score ear- back longest stretch between games of the The Lions came out attacking in the getting better and better at connecting ly and I think we would have more suc- season, before returning to action at first half, but head coach David Suvak and playing our game. We’re getting cess.” from be- home against Smith College at 1 p.m. on said his team “ran out of juice” in the t h e re .” WPI sophomore Emily Doherty sent ing a goal Saturday, Oct. 12. final 45 minutes, giving up two goals The host Engineers (8-3-1, 2-2) out- the Engineers to a commanding lead at “We have a light week ahead,” Suvak within four minutes late in the second lasted the Lions, finding the back of the 74:20 with a low shot into the left corner. down." said. “We need to get healthy. It’s a groin half to fall, 2-0, to WPI on Saturday, Oct. net off a corner kick in the 71st minute Doherty took possession after Emma - Emer- pull here or shin splints there and those 5. and then doubling their lead four min- Turton carried the ball down the right things are factors in their performances.” “I think that the team performed very utes later. sideline all the way from midfield, - fi son head well in the first half,” Suvak said. “I think “They did a really good job scouting nally sending it into the box to bounce our speed of play could have been a little us,” said WPI head coach Steph Schafer. around. coach Da- @carlsetterlund bit faster than what it was, but we were “The first half, they definitely had our Along with Giannone’s late try, junior vid Suvak [email protected] doing pretty well. The second half, our number in terms of going to the ball.” Tayllar Righini had the Lions’ only oth- The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 11 sports Next Match Emerson sports roundup niors Jana Winfield and Natalie Nichols, who Connor Burton, • ••••••••••• won 8-5. Winfield and Nichols both won Male Athlete of the Week Female Athlete of the Week Men their singles matches, as did Sophia Trilling, Welcome to the first installment of the Em- who came out on top in a 10-8 tiebreaker. erson sports roundup, a weekly feature re- Trilling also teamed with Madeline Bilis for Soccer: capping every game from the previous week. an 8-5 win in third doubles. Coast Guard Men’s soccer Oct. 8: Wellesley 7, Emerson 2 vs. Record: 6-6, 0-3 NEWMAC Player of the Match: Savannah Mosser EC Savannah Mosser picked up both wins for Oct 7: Emerson: 3, Rivier: 1 the Lions in a loss to the Blue (7-2, 6-1), top- at Coast Player of the Match: Carter Bowers ping Andjela Stojkovic, 7-5, 6-1, in second Guard Sophomore goalkeeper Carter Bowers (six singles and then combining with Lacey Rus- saves) propelled the Lions past the home- sell to take an 8-4 victory in first doubles. 10/12 standing Raiders (1-8-1). Three different Noon players scored for Emerson in the first half, Women’s volleyball including sophomore midfielder Austin Al- Record: 12-9, 2-4 NEWMAC phonse in the 12th minute, for his third goal Cross-Coun- of the year. Thirteen minutes later, senior Oct. 4: Emerson 3, Plymouth State 0 midfielder Jon Havens put away a pass from Player of the Match: Alyssa orne try: sophomore forward Adam Halliday to put Senior Alyssa Thorne led all hitters with 12 Runnin’ the Lions up 2-0. Kilian Fisher, another soph- kills, followed by freshman Julianna Augus- Monks Invi- omore midfielder, scored the Emerson’s third tine (10 kills) and junior Kat Rice (nine kills) goal, his first of the season, with 26 seconds as the Lions topped the Panthers (10-9) by Ally Chapman / Beacon Archive Andrew Harwood / Beacon Sta tational remaining in the first half. The Raiders’ only set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-23 in their at goal came in the 78th minute. first match at the Johnson & Wales Invita- tional in Providence, R.I. Sophomore Juliana KAT RICE: Saint Jo- Oct 9: UMass-Boston 4, Emerson 0 Tucker had 37 assists and 10 digs, while Ja- CARTER BOWERS: seph's Player of the Match: Adam Halliday mie Morgan (16 digs) and Heather Park (15 Outside hitter, women's Sophomore forward Adam Halliday and digs) helped out on the back line. Goalkeeper, men's soccer College of sophomore midfielders Austin Alphonse volleyball and Mitch Lapierre led the Lions with three Oct. 4: Emerson 3, Regis (Mass.) 0 Maine shots on goal apiece in a road loss to the Player of the Match: Julianna Augustine Through 12 matches, sophomore goal- Junior outside hitter Kat Rice (Delmar, Standish, Beacons (8-4-1). Halliday’s 33rd minute Middle hitter Julianna Augustine led the way keeper Carter Bowers (Gorham, Maine) leads N.Y.)has rounded into form over the Lions’ header was Emerson’s best scoring oppor- with 10 kills on 18 attempts to send the Lions the NEWMAC in saves with 58. His total is last three matches, posting her three best kill ME tunity of the game, but was grabbed by the past the Pride (8-16) by set scores of 25-12, seven higher than the next closest NEWMAC totals of the season. That includes 39 com- 10/12 UMass-Boston goalkeeper. The Lions were 25-16, and 25-18 at the Johnson and Wales goalkeeper. Bowers has racked up 17 saves in bined kills against Coast Guard Academy outshot in the match 19-12, but held a 5-3 Invitational. Outside hitter Kat Rice contrib- his last three matches, including his fourth and Johnson & Wales University this past advantage in corner kicks. Halliday received uted a versatile five kills, five service aces, two seven save performance against Worcester Sunday at the Johnson & Wales Invitational. Women a straight red card in the 59th minute with blocks, and two digs. Sophomore Kat West- Polytechnic Institute on Oct. 5. Emerson trailing 3-0. Goalie Carter Bowers brook had seven kills, her second-best total made four saves before coming off for sopho- of the season, while setter Juliana Tucker as- Soccer: more classmate Jacob Sigler (one save) in the sisted on 31 Emerson kills. Oct. 5: Johnson & Wales 3, Emerson 2 3-2 NEWMAC) by scores of 21-25, 26-24, 52nd minute. Player of the Match: Kat Rice 25-27, 25-20, and 15-11. Juliana Tucker add- Smith Oct. 5: Coast Guard 3, Emerson 1 Kat Rice led the Lions again with 17 kills as ed 37 assists and nine digs, while junior Alex vs. Women’s tennis Player of the Match: Kat Rice Emerson won the first two sets, but sputtered Lynn had a season-best five service aces to go Record: 2-8, 2-6 NEWMAC Junior Kat Rice racked up 22 kills, the high- out, falling in five sets to tournament host along with seven digs. EC est single-game total of any Lions player this Johnson & Wales (4-15) by set scores of 22- at Rotch Oct. 5: Emerson 8, Smith 1 season, as Emerson fell to the Bears (15-5, 25, 24-26, 25-20, 25-19, and 17-15. Alyssa Burton did not write or edit women’s volleyball Player of the Match: Lacey Russell 4-2 NEWMAC) by set scores of 25-21, 25- Thorne and Julianna Augustine each added recaps because he is a member of the men’s vol- Field Senior Lacey Russell led the Lions with dom- 19, 16-25, and 25-22. Senior Alyssa Thorne 12 kills, while Juliana Tucker had 41 assists leyball team. 10/12 inant performances in singles and doubles chipped in 17 kills, her second-best total of and nine digs. Senior Jamie Morgan was the over the Pioneers (1-6, 1-6) in Northampton. the season, against a Coast Guard squad that Lions’ top defensive player with 18 digs. Sports editor Carl Setterlund picked the Wom- 1 p.m. Russell played at number one singles and went on to win the Johnson & Wales Invita- en’s Athlete of the Week and contributed wom- won her match in back-to-back 6-0 sets. In tional. Setter Juliana Tucker also had a stand- Oct. 9: Wheaton (Mass.) 3, Emerson 2 en’s volleyball recaps to this report. Volleyball: doubles, the duo of Russell and senior Savan- out performance with 17 service aces and 42 Player of the Match: Alex Lynn nah Mosser defeated the Pioneers’ number assists, while senior Brandy Eggermann led Julianna Augustine and Kate Rice each had @mypetvarren Brandeis one team 8-4. Emerson’s victory also includ- the Lions with 20 digs. 14 kills as the Lions held set leads on two dif- at ed a strong doubles performance from ju- ferent occasions, but fell to the Lyons (10-9, [email protected] EC at Brown & Plofker Women's tennis still shrouded in secrecy

Gym website through the United States Profes- to administrators or anyone at Emerson “I think Bill would be the first one to tell 10/10 Kyle Brasseur, • ••••••••••••••••••• sional Tennis Association. about it.” you that he was just doing his best in the At first Nestel appeared to make a seam- As a result of Nestel’s resignation, the situation,” Astley said before mentioning 7 p.m. There has been no announcement from less transition. team played the majority of its 2011 sea- that even he had heard no news of Sooki- the Emerson College Athletic Department “As an incoming coach, I look forward to son without a coach. Last year, men’s head asian’s hiring. regarding a recent major hire. working with all of the student-athletes and coach Gavin Barton—who was hired The Beacon requested interviews with Tennis: ere were no press releases or emails [creating] a fun team atmosphere,” Nes- before the team’s 2012 season to replace interim athletic director Stanford Nance Suffolk and the athletic department’s official web- tel said in a preview of the 2011 women’s Nestel —coached the women’s team to an and several players on the coaching sit- site doesn’t make any mention of it. tennis season posted on Emerson’s official appearance in the GNAC Championship. uation, but both requests were declined vs. It’s almost as if the school never hired a athletic website. The Lions began this season with wom- through Sports Information Director Ker- EC new women’s tennis coach. Nestel’s tenure did anything but, as he en’s basketball coach Bill Gould stepping ry Howe. In an email to the Beacon, Howe It did though. resigned five games into his first season. in to fill the team’s coaching vacancy on an stated that the topic “specifically isn’t one at Suffolk Despite the radio silence, Emerson’s On his way out the door, Nestel accused interim basis before Sookiasian’s hiring. Of the athletes or the department would really 10/18 women’s tennis team has been operating Astley and the 2010 women’s team of stack- Gould’s two matches as coach, both losses, like to speak on.” under the leadership of coach Sue Sookia- ing their lineup in order to gain an unfair one came against New England Men’s and 6 p.m. sian for nearly a month, having taken over advantage. He filed complaints with both Women’s Athletic Conference rival MIT, @kylebrasseur the program following the Lions’ loss to the GNAC and the Intercollegiate Tennis coached by Astley, on Sept. 7. [email protected] Roger Williams University on Sept. 11. Association. Cross-Coun- The news of Sookasian’s hiring was bur- Emerson was cleared of the allegations a try: ied—she was not made available to the week after Nestel’s departure. Beacon until Sept. 25—along with the rest Angel Prinos, associate director of the Runnin’ of a difficult three years for the program. ITA, said in an October 2011 interview Monks Invi- The tumult began with the resignation of with the Beacon that a team is allowed to then third-year coach Mason Astley who, play its top two players on separate doubles tational in his time with Emerson, won the Great teams so long as the No. 1 doubles team is at Northeast Atlantic Conference Coach of still the team’s strongest pairing. the Year Award in 2009 and led the Lions to Nestel said in the same article, published Saint Jo- a 10-1 record in 2010. on Oct. 6, 2011, that he had a different un- seph's Astley said he was offered an assistant derstanding of the rule. Nestel could not be coaching job at Massachusetts Institute of reached at present for a follow-up comment College of Technology in 2010, and after deliberat- on the situation. Main ing with his family, he said he decided the Astley agreed to speak with the Beacon move was in his best interest. to look back on what transpired. Standish, John Nestel replaced Astley for the 2011 “For whatever reason, it didn’t seem like ME season. Nestel had previously coached the [Nestel] wanted to be there or he was un- 10/12 women’s team at Mount Ida, and is current- comfortable about something,” Astley said ly a registered tennis pro working out of in a phone interview. “I’ve never talked to Former coach Mason Astley chats with his players • Anum Hussein / Beacon Archive Cohasset, Mass., according to his personal him about it and I haven’t even had to talk The Berkeley Beacon October 10, 2013 12 feature Elma Lewis' long legacy of high standards Over decades, new center's namesake spread the arts

Jackie Tempera A collection of photographs, plaques, Beacon Sta and certificates hangs in a newly filled glass case on the far wall of the Little Building’s lobby. At the center of the display is a photo of a woman with a se- rious expression — she stares intensely through a pair of wide-rimmed glasses, a bouffant hairdo atop her head. The woman is Elma Lewis, the name- sake of the college’s new civic engage- ment center and a 1943 Emerson grad- uate. In the featured picture, part of a diversity display new to the building this fall, Lewis, an African-American wom- an, holds a certificate representing the Presidential Medal of the Arts, present- ed to her by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Lewis’ impact is far-reaching — an arts activist and educator, she established African-American artistic centers, and was a persistent presence in the Boston community until 2004, when she died in A display in the Little Building traces Elma Lewis’ life and work. • • ••••• •••••••••••••••••••••• her Roxbury home at 82 from compli- cations related diabetes, her obituary in The New York Times said. sual artist. In Boston, Lewis also established She received 28 honorary doctorate “In art class in school I would consid- Playhouse in the Park, a company that degrees and was an active member of the er myself highly unsuccessful,” she told presents free performances from local National Association for the Advance- Korzenik. “My tour-de-force was music, artists on summer nights, and the Na- ment of Colored People and the Metro- was drama, was dance.” tional Center for Afro-American Artists, politan Cultural Alliance, among other But even as a child, Lewis knew what a Roxbury museum. Both are still run- organizations. A list of her accomplish- she wanted when it came to art. In the in- ning today. The projects, focused on Af- ments, as outlined in a recent Emerson terview with Korzenik, she remembered rican-Americans, stemmed from Lewis’ archives project, spans the length of four a “tense moment” in one of her elemen- belief that struggling people create the pages. tary school art classes. She had colored a best art. Her reputation and legacy set a high tree with multiple shades of green, and “The only time art suffers is in times standard: As Emerson kickstarts The her teacher said the image should only of affluence,” she said. “You take a trip to Elma Lewis Center for Civic Engage- be one color. Europe; you might buy a boat. When you ment, Learning, and Research this se- “She was wrong. Oh no! I’ve never had can’t buy a boat, you must sing a song. It’s mester, the center’s heads will work to a low opinion of what I thought,” she said essential for survival.” properly honor Lewis, said Kelly Bates, in the interview. “I didn’t know why she Emerson junior Donovan Birch Jr., the recently-appointed founding direc- wanted to spoil my picture.” the president of EBONI, said the orga- tor. The center, originally announced nization’s members hold Lewis in high in President M. Lee Pelton’s inaugural Respected and Feared esteem, and hope the college’s center address in September 2012, will look to Life said what he remembers most does so as well. Lewis helped to establish increase the college’s civic role within the about Lewis was her drive for excellence, EBONI — Emerson’s Black Organization A portrait of Lewis, who graduated from Boston community. and her unwillingness to accept anything with Natural Interests — in the 1960s. Emerson in 1943 and went on to be a below that quality from her staff. But her “She goes right at the top of our lead- force for arts education in Boston. A Life in Boston high standards for herself and others ers,” said the political communication ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lewis grew up in Roxbury, a child of could wear on people, too. Life recalled major. “She embodied the use of art as a two immigrants from the West Indies. In an instance while form of commu- Bates, the center’s director, said she is public school, Lewis stood out — a pre- he was work- nication and civic continuing research on Lewis and strives school IQ test measured high. But teach- ing with Lewis “You knew her because engagement. She to honor her appropriately. She said she ers warned her parents that most Afri- and students was a black leader has plans to meet with her family soon. can-Americans’ scores become lower as on a play about even if you were doing and deserves the Bates has been working to understand they get older, said a timeline compiled Marcus Gar- your own thing, Miss Lew- distinction.” Lewis by completing research of her by the Emerson archives team. Her ex- vey — he couldn’t In her inter- own, and speaking to people that worked periences with racism motivated her to remember the is was always sticking her view with Korze- with Lewis. open the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts title — when her nik, Lewis reflect- “She was a real firecracker,” said Bates. later in 1950, she said in an interview demands caused head in.” ed on her days at “She was no joke, you didn’t mess with with The Boston Globe. directors and Emerson. While h e r.” “We keep saying there’s a level playing volunteers to run – eodore Life, VMA dis- pursuing her de- The new department plans to foster field,” said Lewis. “But this kind of non- out of the theater, gree in literary discourse on social issues, develop ad- sense still exists.” exhausted from tinguished director-in-res- interpretation vocacy and policy campaigns, and create With the Roxbury academy, she the pressure. idence from the col- community partnerships that will lead to sought to teach minority students about “She would lege, she would service projects within the Boston area, theater and the arts. The school operated say, ‘Okay, then stroll on the Es- said Bates. In keeping with Lewis’s mis- until 1986 when it burnt down, the Em- goodbye. I will find someone who can do planade — or “the Espie,” as she called sion, the center will work with the mi- erson archives team found through its this,’” said Life. “And she would.” it — sipping sodas with her professors nority community throughout the city, research. The trembling respect for Lewis ex- and friends. said Bates, who is of African-American Her strong-willed personality is some- tended to the city’s highest figures: The “[We] used to go over there,” she said. and Irish descent. thing those who worked with her both Boston Globe’s obituary of Lewis quot- “And talk endlessly...yes.” “In everything we do I want her spir- knew and feared, said Theodore Life, a ed former Boston Mayor Kevin White it to be alive,” she said. “In my mind I distinguished director-in-residence in as saying, “Nothing caused me greater Her Name Lives On think, ‘Would this meet her criteria?’” the visual and media arts department. fright, really, than when my secretary Her alma mater’s plans to honor Lew- Pelton, said in an interview he chose Life said he worked at the Elma Lewis would come in and say, ‘Mr. Mayor, Elma is haven’t thrilled everyone who knew Lewis’s name for the center because School of Fine Arts while he was attend- Lewis is outside.’ Of course, when Elma her. Sarah-Ann Shaw, a Roxbury resi- of her accomplishment in Boston and ing Tufts University in the late 1960s. came in I’d jump up and say, ‘Good to see dent well known as Boston’s first Afri- across the nation. He first heard of Lewis “You knew her,” said Life in a Beacon you, Elma.’” can-American television reporter, said in the ’70s when he lived in Boston, but interview, “because even if you were do- But Life said he appreciated the high Lewis was her camp counselor. She later never met her, he said. ing your own thing, Miss Lewis was al- standards — he said he wishes Emerson sat on the board at the fine arts school, “She was a real force of nature as they ways sticking her head in.” would implement such high expecta- and considered Lewis a close friend. say,” said Pelton. “And she was just won- After she was awarded her first of tions in coursework, and hopes the new “She was a larger than life person,” derfully committed to introducing young two MacArthur Foundation Fellowships center will do the same. said Shaw. “She was smart, she was cre- people from diverse socioeconomic and after her 60th birthday in 1981, Lewis “Something they don’t always teach ative, she was determined.” ethnic backgrounds to the transforma- was interviewed by Diana Korzenik, the you at Emerson is the importance of be- But Shaw said that she feels the col- tive power of art.” chairwoman of the Art Education De- ing on time, responsible, having no ex- lege didn’t meet with enough people who partment at the Massachusetts College cuses, and getting a project done on time knew Lewis personally for the center to of Art. The pair discussed her introduc- and on budget,” he said. “As long as the properly represent her friend’s legacy. tion to art — through her father, a poet. center is a place where excellence is the “Without knowing her, really know- Lewis took to poetry and performance mantra in everything that it does, then ing her, you can’t begin to honor her,” [email protected] early, but said she was not a talented vi- I think you’re doing Miss Lewis proud.” she said. @jacktemp