November 20, 2014 | Vol. 113 no. 10 | middleburycampus.com Laurie Patton Named 17th President By Joe Flaherty many different constituencies with- and Conor Grant in the broader Middlebury commu- Dr. Laurie L. Patton was named nity in the selection process. Middlebury College’s 17th presi- According to Dragone, the com- mittee, which was comprised of president in its 214-year history, “members of the faculty of both at an announcement ceremony in Monterey and Middlebury, staff Mead Chapel on Nov. 18. Patton, from both Monterey and Middle- who is currently dean of the Trin- bury, alumni, Trustees and stu- ity College of Arts and Sciences at dents,” made it a priority to rep- Duke University and the Robert F. resent stakeholders without direct Durden Professor of Religion, ad- representation in the process such dressed the Middlebury commu- as residents of the town of Middle- - bury, parents and students. ing after opening remarks from The lengthy selection process President of the College Ronald D. was designed to ensure that the Liebowitz, Chair of the Board of president-elect would be a perfect Trustees Marna Whittington and Chair of the Presidential Search committee and the Board of Trust- Committee Allan Dragone Jr. ’78. ees played an active role in ensur- Faculty, alumni, Trustees and ing the strength of the applicant students packed Mead Chapel to pool. witness the announcement of the “We talked to leaders in higher education across the country who remarks to the Middlebury com- were the rising stars,” Whittington munity. After brief introductions to said. “And we went out and recruit- the proceedings by Liebowitz and ed some of them to our pool, so we Whittington, Dragone discussed SEE PRESIDENT, PAGE 3 the selection process at length, MIchael O’Hara emphasizing the importance of the SEE EDITORIAL, PAGE 7 SEE SPREAD, PAGES 12 & 13 time explaining the value of a liberal arts education. She will be the College’s 17th President. College Discusses Midd Ranked Highly for Rigor By Ethan Brady tors” is weighted 20 percent—a derstand that.” Campus Microgrid Middlebury was ranked 7th combination of Niche surveys “Comparatively speaking, overall in The Daily Beast’s list on schools with the smartest this is an academically demand- By Christian Jambora teaching a Winter Term course professors and class size data ing place,” said Professor Dry, analyzing the feasibility of Col- of the “25 Most Rigorous Col- Students, staff and commu- provided by National Center for who has taught at Yeshiva Col- lege microgrid from a financial, leges,” ahead of Harvard, Yale, nity members gathered in the Education Statistics. lege and Harvard in the past. regulatory and logistical stand- and Stanford. Middlebury is the Robert A. Jones conference Middlebury’s workload man- He noted the heavy empha- point. highest-ranked NESCAC school room on Nov. 12 to discuss the on the list; Amherst is the only ageability score, according to sis on acceptance rate in The feasibility of creating a “mi- As a part of his independent other to make the list, at spot The Daily Beast’s formula, is Daily Beast’s formula. Selectiv- crogrid” on Middlebury Col- study, Baker has been speaking 14. the fourth lowest on the list—a ity, he said, translates gener- lege’s campus. with microgrid experts and re- According to The Daily lower score indicates a less man- ally into an overall measure of A microgrid is a smaller, searching the implementation Beast’s website, the ranking is ageable workload. Only Wake the student body’s intelligence more localized version of a larg- of microgrids on college cam- determined by the quality both Forest, Davidson, Swarthmore and achievement. At the same er power grid that brings dis- puses across the country that of the student body and of their and Columbia sported lower time, he stressed that even at tributed energy resources (e.g. are similar in size to Middle- bury. Baker formed the idea for instructors. Each college’s ac- workload manageability scores Columbia, ranked first overall, wind, solar, natural gas) closer than Middlebury. the most intelligent students do to where energy is being used. a microgrid while attending the ceptance rate, as reported by the Middlebury School of the En- National Center for Education Professor of Political Science not necessarily have the most In this case, the larger power Murray Dry wasn’t surprised by rigorous workload. “At top uni- grid in the area is operated by vironment during its inaugural Statistics, is weighted 50 per- Middlebury’s high overall rank- versities—even here, I guess—if Green Mountain Power (GMP), run last summer. cent. Student surveys provided ing. “This is a school where most a student want to coast, it’s a which currently supplies ap- Baker said, “As a part of the by Niche regarding workload faculty expect the students to matter of what courses he or she proximately 80 percent of the sustainability practicum course, manageability are weighted do some work. If students don’t chooses.” College’s electrical demand. we were put into groups of four 30 percent. Lastly, the amount do the work, they’re not going Dry insisted that the best The creation of a microgrid and matched with Director of of time students are likely to to pass. But most students un- way to compare the rigor of would allow the College’s elec- Sustainability Jack Byrne. Our spend with the “best instruc- trical system to better withstand task was to assess climate vul- SEE RIGOR, PAGE 3 extreme climate events. For ex- nerability for Middlebury Col- ample, if a storm were to cause lege, and the vulnerability my a large-scale power outage, then group identified was extended the College would be able to dis- power outages due to extreme connect from the main grid op- weather.” TOP 25 MOST RIGOROUS COLLEGES erated by GMP and continue to Baker stated that a microgrid operate with the electrical gen- will give more resiliency to in- #1. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY #14. Amherst College frastructure at the College, most eration available on campus. #2. COOPER UNION #15. Davidson college Panelist speakers included significantly through the ability Michael Hightower from San- to go into “Island Mode,” where #3. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO #16. stanford university dia National Laboratories, Jito the microgrid can fully power #4. SWARTHMORE COLLEGE #17. vanderbilt university Coleman from Green Toolbox the College if the main grid op- Consulting and Josh Caston- erated by GMP goes down. #5. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF #18. washington and lee university guay from GMP. The three Princeton University and TECHNOLOGY #19. carnegie mellon university shared their experiences work- Wesleyan University are cur- #6. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY #20. university of pennsylvania ing with microgrids and dis- rently among the rising number cussed successful implementa- of schools that have successfully #7. MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE #21. northwestern university tion strategies. created their own microgrids. #8. HARVEY MUDD COLLGE #22. wake forest university Princeton’s microgrid gained “Microgrids are the future of #9. HARVARD UNIVERSITY #23. colgate university energy distribution — they’re recognition two years ago when cheaper, better for renew- it successfully went into Island #10. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE #24. johns hopkins university ables, more local and more re- Mode and kept power running #11. CORNELL UNIVERSITY #25. claremont mckenna college silient,” said Isaac Baker ’14.5, to the school through Hurricane #12. YALE UNIVERSITY List retrieved from: The Daily Beast.com who helped organize the panel Sandy. with Director of Sustainabil- “Once you have a microgrid, #13. DUKE UNIVERSITY ity Jack Byrne. Baker will be SEE MICROGRID, PAGE 3
GREEN MOUNTAIN PROFILE ON PAM A SMALL, GOOD POWER UPGRADE BERENBAUM THING DAMS PAGE 14 PAGES 17 PAGE 5 inside 2NEWS | November 20, 2014 College Weighs Microgrid Options Community CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 another benefit is that you’re you’re able Council to act as a point of aid for the college and the surrounding community during di- saster scenarios,” Baker said. Baker added that both schools he has By Emma Dunlap been focusing his research on — Princ- eton and Wesleyan — have seen signifi- cant savings since” implementing a mi- crogrid Community Council had several guest stu- He said, “The way it works economi- dents attend the meeting on November 10, cally is that [the microgrid] operates in 2014 that offered new perspectives on student parallel with the larger power grid, so at social life at Middlebury. The council dis- any moment we can take power from the cussed current issues surrounding social life at grid or sell some of it back. This means Middlebury as well as how the council can cre- we wouldn’t have to invest as much in ate a forum to continue discussing possible so- storing our electricity.” lutions to making Middlebury more inclusive. Additionally, the microgrid fits in After the meeting held by President Li- with the College’s goal toward achieving ebowitz to discuss social life on Sunday, Nov. carbon neutrality. 2, the council is looking at hosting another “Our goal is to figure out how and if meeting and possibly regularly scheduled fo- we can make the College more climate rums to continue the discussion. Guest stu- resilient while achieving other essen- dent Jeremy Stratton-Smith ’17 stated he be- tial institutional goals,” Baker said. lieved there were numerous attendees at the “We probably won’t go forward with the meeting held on Nov. 2 who had not encoun- Alex Cort tered many of the issues with social life that amount of carbon in our electricity and Baker will be teaching a Winter Term Ccourse analyzing the feasabililty of this plan. others had brought up. also decrease the cost of that energy.” that a microgrid is something we should pus, and we have access to two stable, Stratton-Smith said, “It speaks to the need A more detailed analysis of the eco- be considering, then we will be refining inexpensive, and carbon-neutral sources for there to be a wide range of people at these nomic costs and benefits of a Middlebury our ideas and start planning a presenta- of energy, wood chips and biomethane.” meetings.” microgrid will be conducted in Baker’s tion for the Board of Trustees.” He added, “We know we’re on track Guest student Carter Kelly ’15 stated that winter term course. Baker added that the course — which to hit carbon neutrality in 2016. Once the end goal for these meetings should be to Baker said, “The general outline is has been filled — will contain a good we get there, the question will be how do make the College a more inclusive space. that we will be spending the first week sampling of students, from first-years to we move forward and make carbon neu- Kelly said, “There are a lot of us that don’t examining our campus infrastructure - trality a visible reality here on campus? feel like we have a place on this campus…these and understanding the system we have ect] goes through, it will inevitably be a The College has been hailed as an envi- forums are a springboard for making people here as best as we can. The next three ronmental leader because we’ve made more aware of these issues.” weeks will go into developing a pro- Baker said, “What inspired me to do strong commitments in the past… build- Guest student Octavio Webster ’17 said, ing a microgrid now would put us ahead “We want to develop a sense of urgency that a cost and its feasibility from a regulatory the infrastructure already in place: we of the curve and show once again that we lot of students are not very happy on this cam- standpoint.” own our own power lines, we already can walk the walk in the face of climate He continued, “If our findings show produce a great deal of energy on cam- change. culture.” Guest student Amari Simpson ’16 added that these forums could be a platform to dis- cuss the issues faced by students of color and other marginalized identities. Phi Beta Kappa Members Announced “The social life forum was probably the By Caroline Jashke indicated that when choosing the inductees, recommended getting lots of sleep, using most well attended forum that this campus On Saturday, Oct. 25, ten seniors GPA is considered foremost, but they has seen in a long time,” Horticulturalist Tim also take into account other factors. For going out of your way to research something Parsons said. chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa example, no one who is inducted can have Attracting as many members to the meet- is the nation’s oldest honor society, and an academic infraction on his or her record. inga lot. ings as possible will be one of the council’s it recognizes students for extraordinary Professor Don Wyatt, a Phi Beta Kappa Meredith’s advice focused on not having main goals moving forward. Stratton-Smith academic achievement. Middlebury’s member, shared some of the other qualities any regrets. “I’m glad that I took the classes stated that the “modes of communications chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was founded in the selection board looks for. “We’re greatly that I wanted to take and that I didn’t shy 1868, making it the 13th oldest chapter in interested in students who have, of their away from the classes or professors that existence. own volition, taken the initiative to spread people warn you against,” she said. - Seniors Taylor Custer, Leah Fessler, themselves across the curriculum. We’re Looking down the road and into the cial life at Middlebury they want to change. Jamie Lee, Kevin Liang, Xiner Liu, Michael interested in the breadth of our candidates future for these inductees, I asked Professor Stratton-Smith said the council has a Martini, Kristen Meredith, Katie Paradies, for induction,” he said. Wyatt how Phi Beta Kappa has affected his “unique opportunity to set a precedent,” given Kyle Slugg, and Danny Zhang were the Only about 1% of students nationwide life since his induction. He said, “It has upcoming changes in the administration and are inducted into the society. Fessler opened my mind to the possibilities of what the election of Middlebury’s new president, inductees represent the top 2% of their commented on this honor saying, “I was I can accomplish as a professor and as a Laurie L. Patton, having been announced graduating class. really proud to have all of the energy scholar. It has led me to believe that I can earlier this week. The discussion of social life Each inductee has a GPA above 3.9 I’ve expended here towards academics achieve more in those areas than I perhaps and general inclusiveness and community at and was selected by a board consisting of recognized. I’ve never thought of myself as initially imagined.” Middlebury will be a topic of priority and con- Middlebury faculty members who were the top tier academically, and still don’t, but The inductees are only six months away tinued discussion by the council. themselves inducted into Phi Beta Kappa it’s an honor to be part of such a historically from graduation and taking on the new During the council’s November 17th meet- during their own college careers. 61 impressive society.” ing, members discussed issues surrounding professors currently make up this selection Fessler emphasized the importance of a Moving forward, Liang says, “I’ll be proud the Feb program. Ilana Gratch ’16.5 said that board. balanced lifestyle, developing relationships she has heard that “during [a Feb’s] time at Members of the selection committee with professors, and including something I need to keep doing the work that I did to Midd, you are always a little off balance and creative in your schedule. Liang get here.” also shared general frustrations she has heard from other Febs that they don’t integrate into their commons well because the “miss out on situation is different than that of the Septem- ber students. Seminars, commons and orientation groups are not connected for the Febs, unlike those for students admitted in September. Gratch stated this potentially contributes to Febs feeling less connected to the commons community. On the other hand, Dean of Students and Community Council Co-Chair Katy Smith- Abbot said “there is a natural intense bonding [experience] that happens for Febs” because they are such a small and close group, and that she would hate to lose that connection by in- tegrating Febs with the regular campus rather than focus on creating a close community of Feb students. The council acknowledged that this is certainly not a new issue and that they College Communications will continue to talk about it in future meet- Ten students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society last week representing the top two ings. percent of their class. November 20, 2014 | News 3 College College Appoints First Female President CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Student reaction immediately following the importance of diversity and also to be the announcement was overwhelmingly sup- a place where students of different back- portive of President-elect Patton, but stu- grounds can thrive. Ranked for “The caliber of candidates was deeper dent comments also carried the weight of the “I think a lot of our admissions processes and more accomplished than I could have community’s high expectations for its new and welcome to students have to do with possibly have hoped for,” Dragone echoed. leader. making sure that students of diverse popula- Of the more than 260 initial candidates, the “I think the student body is passionate tions know that they will thrive in a Middle- Rigor committee chose 100 with competitive back- about a lot of different things,” Maeve Grady bury context. We have to make sure we fol- grounds and curricula vitae and then pared CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ’16.5 “And I’d really like Laurie to be some- low students from the admissions contact this group down to 50 after group delibera- one who is willing to listen to a lot of different through to their life on campus,” she said. Dry insisted that the best way to com- tion. By means of another round of phone voices and take them into account.” “I know Middlebury has participated in the pare the rigor of curricula is to read hon- conferences and small group meetings, the The Campus and other local media orga- Posse program which has been very success- ors theses submitted for comparable de- committee winnowed this list down to 12 nizations later attended a press conference ful — how do we push that even further and partments at colleges and universities. - with Patton in the Davis Family Library. She create even more diverse, welcoming en- views with the entire committee. The com- Though time-consuming, this method vironments to help students through their would directly examine the work being female president of the College means to her. Middlebury career into their post-graduate rounds of interviews and an exhaustive back- “On the one hand, it’s a wonderfully happy career?” assigned rather than basing calculations ground and reference check. on proxies, which can only indirectly as- accident that I’m a woman, and the best Patton’s current position at Duke in- thing that I can do is to be the best president cludes an active fundraising role, experience sess certain aspects of the workload. any one of them would have been a good I know how to be and serve this community that she hopes to capitalize on at Middlebury Andrea Lloyd, Vice President for Aca- president of Middlebury College, but Laurie as energetically, intelligently, patiently (and demic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, as impatiently) as I possibly can,” she said. “The crucial thing for us is building not also wasn’t surprised by Middlebury’s its history,” Whittington said. Patton added that she has written ex- only our endowment but also building even ranking. “One could debate whether The Patton emerged as the natural choice of tensively about women in South Asia and Daily Beast’s index is really measuring - has participated in micro-philanthropy and it’s going to be an absolutely essential mis- sons. Her vision for a liberal arts education rigor, but I would not argue with the educational initiatives for women and girls in the 21st century, which she outlined in a assumption that wonderful things will in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. package is very generous, I’m really proud lecture she gave at Middlebury last February “Women’s education is of huge importance of that already even though I’m not here yet. happen if you mix together extremely entitled “Liberal Learning: The Recovery of bright and motivated students, excellent to me. I think it is one of the major issues fac- But I think we need to do more and better.” Dialogue in a Global Context,” aligned neatly ing us globally,” she said. “One of the great She mentioned named scholarships as faculty, and small class size.” with the core competencies that the selection joys that I have as an educator is when I’m one avenue that studies have shown can cre- Most students, Dean Lloyd believes, able to mentor young women who have not ate a diverse campus. meet the high expectations of their pro- were “scholarly values, leadership capabili- had the privilege or the chance to build the “I look forward to being very creative with fessors. “Honestly, that is one of the ties, management expertise, commitment things that makes teaching here such a That’s true of all people but I think, in par- even more vigorously so we can make sure joy: students have an unbelievable appe- really global perspective,” according to Dra- ticular, it’s a great privilege to be able to be a that that diversity — intellectual, economic, gone. tite for learning,” she said. “They’ll rise role model for young women in that realm.” racial, et cetera — is protected,” she said. After an introduction by Dragone and a The announcement of the next College Students were enthusiastic about the an- to just about any challenge that is put in rousing round of welcoming applause, Pat- front of them.” president comes during a slightly rough nouncement throughout the day. “I’m really ton took to the podium and proceeded to patch in the otherwise positive town-gown excited to see who they picked and why they Indeed, Middlebury’s selectivity and - admissions data can lead to a rough con- relations of the past decade. When asked picked this new person,” Vassily Zavoico cation and detailed three key words as the what the College’s role should be vis-à-vis ’17.5 said before the announcement. “It’d clusion that the students here are moti- guiding principles behind a successful 21st the town, Patton praised President Liebowitz be cool to see in what direction Middlebury vated and inquisitive. The Daily Beast’s century liberal arts education: innovation, and outlined some future steps, based in part might be going in the next ten years.” methodology in this list poses an impor- adaptation and integration. on her experience with the Duke-Durham Members of the College community lined tant question, though: can there ever be “Every educational institution must ex- partnership. up in Wilson Hall in the late afternoon for a an objective, direct measure of curricu- emplify these educational goals of innova- “I’ll put it very straightforwardly and sim- chance to chat with the College’s president- tion, adaptation and integration in its own lar rigor in its truest sense? ply: I think that if colleges and universities elect. “I’m really excited for Laurie and I am unique way,” she said. Dean Lloyd noted the challenge this are not outward-facing toward the commu- really excited for Middlebury College, and Paying homage to her background as a question presents. “It would really re- nity, then they will not thrive in the 21st cen- scholar of religion, Patton next applied her tury,” she said. mouth — innovation, integration and adap- quire taking a careful look at the work vision of a 21st-century liberal arts education we assign and the standards by which we In response to a question on how she tation — are incredibly important for this by offering a list of institutional attributes plans to increase diversity in the College’s school,” Moria Sloan ’15 said. “She hit a lot of evaluate it, and assessing whether those she called “The Seven Great Educational Vir- student body and engage with students from hot-button issues and hopefully she will deal things have changed over time.” tues of Middlebury” before concluding her various backgrounds, she explained that di- with them tactfully.” speech to raucous applause. versity issues are viewed in a broader lens by Patton professed excitement to begin students today than by her generation. working with the Middlebury community. “I “Diversity earlier was about a binary,” she can’t wait to get here,” she said. “I can’t wait said. “I think now students are in a very mul- to listen and to learn more, to dive into our tiform environment. It is something much deepest challenges and have our best argu- bigger, where the multiple forms of diversity ments.” create new kinds of intersectionality, and I According to Dragone and Whittington, think students, as I listen to them, are very she will return to her post as dean at Duke for concerned about their multiple identities the next two months or so while Liebowitz and how they intersect. I also think sexual focuses on his agenda. The College will begin and gender identity and transgender identity to “really get focused on transition activities is a very big issue for students today in ways about Feb. 1, so you’ll hear more as we get that we need to pay attention to on college closer to that,” Whittington said. George Nostrand Cooper & LaVoie campuses.” Grassroots and Americana music. Cooper & LaVoie play a great mix Patton also said that the College is Additional Reporting by Hannah Bristol All ages welcome! Beer and wine of acoustic blues and folk classics, uniquely positioned to both communicate and Claire Abbadi available for 21+ with 2 forms of featuring Bob Recupero on guitar ID and Mark LaVoie on harmonica. LOUIS BACON ’79 WORKS WITH BREAD LOAF FRIDAY 8-9 PM THURSDAY 8 PM-10 PM
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Café Con Leche & ISO After Anthony Santor Jazz Group Considered by many to be the hot- Party test and freshest jazz in town. The All ages welcome! Beer and wine Anthony Santor Jazz Group will available for 21+ with 2 forms of be playing some very inspired mu- ID. sic ranging from hard swinging SATURDAY 10 PM - 2 AM jazz tunes to selections from the American Song Book and original material. Come check this group out. SATURDAY 10 PM - 2 AM Saturday: Jake and Amir! Doors open at College Communications 8:3opm and the show will begin at 9pm in Wil- Middlebury alumnus and leading conservationist Louis Bacon ’79 has joined with the College to ensure the conservation and preservation of the College’s Bread Loaf for $12, and $15 at the door. Campus. Through the Vermont Land Trust and Nature Conservancy much 0f the MCAB 2,100 acres will be protected. local Coalition Opposes Sending Vermont Prisoners to Out of State Penitentiaries inmates from their children and cites na- By Sarah Koenigsberg tional data that shows prisoners who visit On Oct. 30, a letter was delivered to with their children are more likely to get the Vermont Governor’s administration a full-time job upon release and are less and to political candidates advocating likely to be repeat offenders. The Depart- for the return of Vermont prisoners that ment of Corrections defended itself by are being held in out-of-state, private, insisting that there is no constitutionally for-profit prisons. Nearly thirty Vermont protected right to visitation. organizations, groups and businesses As it is unlikely that a fiscally strug- signed the document. The effort to bring gling state government could find the prisoners back has been spearheaded by estimate $100 million needed to build the grant-funded group, Vermonters for a new prison to expand its capacity, the Criminal Justice Reform, established in proposed solution is to reduce the num- 2013. ber of incarcerated people. The letter On its website, the group states, “At cites success in reducing prison popula- VCJR we believe the state will save mon- tions in New York, New Jersey and Cali- ey and create more productive commu- fornia as affirmation that such a goal is nities by limiting incarceration to what feasible. The state Corrections Commis- works, based on evidence, and redirecting sioner Andy Pollito has expressed hesi- spending to job training, treatment, and tancy toward change by telling the Asso- education.” courtesy Burlington Free Press ciated Press that the state has managed to Currently, approximately 500 of the Judge Helen Toor ruled the Vermont law unconstitutional on equal protection grounds. stem sharp growth of its prison popula- tion. Though the Vermont prisoner popu- state’s 2,000 prisoners are sent to in- tract with CCA to bring people’s attention on the prisoners. Many have written let- lation is decreasing steadily by about 13 stitutions in Kentucky and Arizona. The to the fact that we use CCA, and it’s an ters from prison describing the isolation inmates per year, the activists wish for practice started ineffective re- of their sentence, which research has more aggressive change. in 1998 due to sponse.” shown negatively impacts a prisoner’s re- “At VCJR we believe the state Some suggestions to help realize this overcrowding at The cost integration into society. goal include treatment for mental health Vermont facili- will save money and create of housing Another point of contention sur- issues and addiction instead of incar- ties. These private p r i s o n e r s rounding use of out-of-state prisons is more productive communi- ceration, particularly for those who have prisons are owned in Kentucky that only males are sent to such facilities. committed non-violent by the Correc- ties by limiting incarceration and Arizona This practice was drug-related crimes, as tions Corporation is seemingly declared unconsti- to what works, based on evi- “We’re trying to use well as helping inmates of America (CCA). cheaper than tutional in a court this opportunity of find housing after their Activists reject the dence, and redirecting spend- keeping them decision over the sentence so they are not CCA’s business in Vermont, summer written by the expiring of the ing to job training, treatment, waiting in prison. Karen model, which they $67.43 and Judge Helen Toor, contract with CCA to Richards, executive direc- state in their let- and education.” $74.30 a day, a Vermont Superior tor of the Vermont Hu- ter, “is driven by a respectively, Court Judge. She bring people’s atten- Vermonters for criminal justice reform website man Rights Commission, perverse incentive: compared to claimed that males tion to the fact that we stated that funds should the more people $159 a day. were being denied be repurposed “to provide incarcerated…the more money for share- However, other costs offset this disparity, equal protection use CCA, and it’s an the treatment and services holders.” including the funds necessary to send em- and that there is no ineffective response.” necessary to help former The CCA has responded by asserting ployees to visit these out-of-state prison- constitutional justi- offenders be successful that the company has provided its in- ers, such as caseworkers who meet with fication for treating Suzi Wizowaty and productive members mates from Vermont with an array of ed- inmates. male and female Leader of Vermonts for Criminal Justice Reform of their communities.” ucational, mental health and faith-based The real cost of holding inmates out inmates differently. The groups have programs over the years they have held of state, activists say, falls on families. Michael Carpenter, called for a meeting at prisoners from Vermont. Many do not have the financial means to a Vermont inmate the Statehouse on November 19th in the The contract with the CCA is up for visit their relatives in out-of-state pris- being held in a Kentucky prison, chal- House Judiciary committee. However, renewal next year. Suzi Wizowaty, a state ons. Video communication options, such lenged the law and brought the case for- a tepid state response to the movement legislator from Burlington and the leader as Skype or FaceTime, are not available, ward. – called Locked Up & Shipped Away – of VCJR has stated, “We’re trying to use and phone calls can be expensive as well. The decision included particular makes its success uncertain. this opportunity of expiring of the con- This disconnect also has adverse effects emphasis on how the system separates RAND Investigates Pot Legalization in Vermont By Harry Cramer be legally problematic. “Now if you were in Washington D.C. that plans to wage a headquarters in Williston for a virtual Lawmakers will recieve a report to kind of go down the state monopoly campaign to legalize marijuana by 2017. statewide public meeting. Kilmer admit- this January on marijuana in Vermont: road that would have the state forcing Rich Clarke, of the Castleton Polling ted at the meeting, “Marijuana is not a potential market prices, distribution lo- their employees to violate federal law,” harmless substance, and there are seri- cations and the revenue that full legal- Kilmer explained. “We’ve made a great ous health concerns. There are depen- ization might provide. The study is not Despite his reservations, and due to deal of progress in this dence issues. Marijuana dependence is intended to advocate for legalization, new information garnered from a range not the same as heroin dependence as far rather, it will focus on these specific pol- of surveys, Kilmer said he was “opti- state in curbing drunk as the social costs, but this is a real issue icy areas that must be addressed before mistic” about the driving, but we’re invit- that does affect some people.” legislators proceed marijuana market re- Rutland Mayor Christopher Louras further. Beau Kilmer, “If you go down the search. ing a real catastrophe if was unconvinced that the costs of legal- the co-director of the state monopoly road, Although RAND ization outweighed the potential bene- Drug Policy Research we legalize this drug and that would have the studies do not advo- fits. “There’s just an overwhelming sense Center at the Rand cate for legalization, increase its use.” that we’re not ready to do this,” Louras Corporation, met with state forcing their em- they may not have to. said. several Vermont offi- ployees to violate fed- Acccording to a recent Retired Vermont Superior Court cials to investigate the poll conducted by Judge Ben Joseph Judge Ben Joseph agreed. “We’ve made “Vermont marijuana eral law.” WCAX News, 49 per- Retired Vermont Superior Court judge a great deal of progress in this state in landscape.” cent of Vermonters curbing drunk driving, but we’re inviting Kilmer says that said they would be a real catastrophe if we legalize this drug establishing an accu- Beau Kilmer in favor of marijuana Institute said that the result was “closer and increase its use,” Joseph said. rate price for marijua- legalization. The split than I thought it was going to be.” Others weighed in with their own Co-director of the Drug policy research center na is critical; by set- correlated with the In 2013, Peter Shumlin acknow- personal experiences, like Bennington ting prices too high, respondents ages – eldged that legalization “is not the top of resident Charlie Murphy, who has used illegal dealers could nearly 60 percent of my agenda,” but that he would be willing marijuana to treat his anxiety for the undercut state spending. To complicate those polled between the ages of 18 and to discuss the issue in the future. With past 42 years. “There is such a thing as matters further, selling marijuana by 44 said they were in favor of legalization, Shumlin likely to serve a third term as the responsible use of marijuana,” Mur- weight will create “...incentives for pro- versus approximately 44 percent below. governor, some wonder if this might phy said. “I self-regulate.” ducers to produce more potent pot,” said This demographic divide in could translate into a victory for TMPP. Ultimately, the RAND report hopes Kilmer in an interview with Vermont signal a future legalization push, espe- In a hearing last Wednesday, ap- to parse these viewpoints and provide Public Radio. Furthermore, distributing cially when backed by The Marijuana proximately 30 people telecommuted to state legislators with reliable informa- marijuana in state-run facilities would Policy Project (TMPP), a group based the Vermont Interactive Technologies tion for future legislation. | november 20, 2014 Local 5 Local Green Mountain Power Company lowdown 20 to Upgrade Dams on Otter Creek Chicago
By Jerrica Davy Gangsters, moonshine, vaudeville and murder combine in this Tony award- Green Mountain Power (GMP), an winning show about the exploits of two electricity provider to three-quarters of women in prohibition-era Chicago. If Vermont residents, has recently been you’re craving tap dances and boister- approved by federal energy regulators to upgrade its three hydro-electric dams for tickets, for eight dollars. At the door, along Otter Creek, in the towns of Proc- tickets are 10 dollars. The show will run tor, New Haven and Weybridge. The from Nov. 20 to 23. project is expected to cost about $19 mil- lion, and is to be completed by 2016. NOV. 20, 7 - 9 P.M. Though these plans have been in the making for years, GMP’s new license, Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale in provided by the federal government, has Monkton given the company the official go-ahead. The license allows the company to gener- ate electricity from the dam for the next Another fantastic Disney movie-turned- 40 years. musical, Shrek hits the stage Thursday at “These improvements will signifi- Courtesy Burlington Free Press Mount Abraham High School in Bristol. cantly expand those hydro units by more Dams like this one, located in downtown Middlebury, are being refurbished by the company. With a cast of over 100 students, this tony winning show will run through Saturday. than 50 percent, providing more energy cost energy,” GMP Vice President Steve Issues of flooding have also arisen Tickets are 11 dollars, and available at for our customers and replacing mar- Costello said. in other dams that Green Mountain Martin’s Hardware. ket purchases,” said GMP President and Maintenance and repairs are key Power utilizes for power, including its CEO Mary Powell. parts to increasing the efficiency of these Waterbury dam in northern Vermont. NOV. 22, 9AM-2PM The dams currently provide 14.4 dams. According to Costello, the dam’s The town of Waterbury was devastated megawatts of renewable power, but with previous owners were not as focused on by flooding during Tropical Storm Irene the improvements they will be able to power generation. “In some cases, the in 2011, and state officials have recently Middlebury Community Wind generate up to 22.8 megawatts, enough turbines were not operating,” Costello proposed to maintain summertime wa- Ensemble Performance in Bristol electricity to power 9,200 homes annu- said. Improving existing turbines will ter levels instead of draining the reser- ally. create more ener- voir during the winter, increasing the The cold winter wind isn’t the only thing According to the U.S. gy without chang- risk of flooding in the spring. Maintain- “The improve- blowing through Vermont – head over Energy Information Ad- ing water levels, an ing water levels would help hydropower ministration, Vermont ments will not only important proviso production, but at the risk of fish and to the Holley Hall in Bristol to see the already has the lowest produce more clean should the dams co- other organisms downstream. Middlebury Community Wind Ensemble energy costs in New Eng- exist with the sur- With those factors in mind, Green perform a variety of contemporary pieces. land, but the upgrade is energy, they will im- rounding ecosystem. Mountain Power’s license includes the From John Williams to Percy Grainger, expected to further low- prove habitat on ot- The project maintenance of environmental condi- the free performance promises to be a er these costs to Green has not been free of tions surrounding the dam, with par- ‘windrous’ event for all those attending. Mountain Power sub- ter creek and dra- controversy. Dams ticular emphasis on upholding the scribers. Vermont resi- in Vermont have state’s water quality standards. Green matically improve NOV. 23, 4PM dents have already ben- rendered fish mi- Mountain Power also plans on keeping a efitted from the Kingdom the look of the sites.” gration next to im- continuous minimum flow, which helps Community Wind proj- possible for the past prevent water stagnation and maintains Steve Cadwell performs at the Town ect, which began gener- two centuries, and overall water quality. In addition, they ating electricity in 2012. Steve COstello environmentalists plan on implementing easier upstream Hall Theatre Green Mountain have raised concerns access for fish, hoping to correct an is- Power purchased the GMP Vice President about dams degrad- sue centuries in the making. Come see the triple threat (singer, dancer dams from the Vermont ing water qual- “The improvements will not only and actor) Steve Cadwelll perform a Marble Power Division of Omya Inc. in ity and causing algae blooms, which are produce more clean energy, they will im- theatrical memoir that includes poetry, 2010. The hydro-electric dams originally common problems associated with hy- prove habitats on Otter Creek and dra- storytelling, and dance that spans 50 provided energy to regional marble mills droelectric power. Though hydroelectric matically improve the look of the sites,” years of struggle in the gay rights move- in the early 20th century and, despite power stations are the largest producer Costello said. ment. Tickets are 12 dollars at the Town their age, have continued to produce en- of renewable power in the United States, The Vermont Agency of Natural Re- Hall website, or available over the phone ergy with little maintenance. these environmental concerns have led sources supports the project, and has at 802-877-2211. “We have plants that are over 100 to the removal of over 1,000 dams in the certified its environmental responsibil- years old and producing extremely low- U.S. ity. NOV. 23, 4PM
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Each week, students, staff, faculty and members of the administration do things to shake things up. During this weekly program, your hosts Jessica and MIchelle will chat with them about why. The Campus will invite questions from readers to be asked on air during the radio show, establishing a partnership between two of the College’s independent news organizations, The Middlebury Campus and WRMC. We hold the mic up to administrators, professors and students–the band of voices that bring multiple sides to one story. Sundays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on WRMC, 91.1 FM middlebury college radio opinions A Warm Welcome to President Patton After months of speculation, the Col- teaching and has experience with cam- translation, extensive travels and stud- challenge Patton to take charge on a lege announced our 17th president on pus affairs at a residential college. Pat- ies abroad make her ideally suited to number of issues that will be pressing Tuesday — Dr. Laurie Patton, the cur- the task at hand. Moreover, Patton will rent dean of the College of Arts & Scienc- for a president with fundraising experi- take the helm as the College continues College’s town-gown relationship. Un- es at Duke University. ence. Patton has raised over $300 mil- to think through its structure in terms of der President Liebowitz, the College editorial In last week’s editorial, our schools abroad and Monterey, and made a number of strong commitments The editorial we laid out the qualities and professorships in her time at Duke. she seems to have the excitement and to the town — namely underwriting the represents the we wished to see in our - the savvy to do so. construction of the Cross Street bridge, next president, and in onstrated her commitment to socio- The fact that Patton will be the Col- supporting local economic development the editorial board all of these areas, Patton and funding new municipal buildings. of The Middlebury delivers. president in 214 years, she is a visible understated. Patton is a visible example Recent off-campus parties have threat- Campus. In terms of academ- embodiment of diversity at the admin- of Middlebury walking the walk — show- ened this relationship, however, and it ics, Patton’s extensive istrative level. Moreover, her responses ing that our values around diversity and is clear that Patton will have a lot on her background with the liberal arts is her to questions on diversity indicate that plate as the College considers how best she is committed to tackling challenges commend the search committee not to engage the broader Middlebury com- president who knows the importance of around diversity at all levels on campus. munity. candidate, but also for moving the Col- On campus, the president needs to Patton is also an excellent choice for her lege forward in its commitment to diver- be an effective advocate for issues that global orientation. As the College con- sity at the administrative level. Patton’s the student body cares about deeply and tinues to expand its offerings abroad personal commitment to access and di- push the faculty to be open to new ideas editorial board versity of all types, and desire to move EDITOR-IN-CHIEF studies and intercultural experiences, past empty gestures of inclusion, stand Using the failed internships for credit Joe Flaherty Patton will need to oversee the expand- out, particularly in conjunction with her bill as an example, we need a president MANAGING EDITOR ing programs and to emphasize our fundraising priorities and emphasis on who will mirror student interest in ex- Conor Grant brand as it evolves. She brings need-blind admission. periential learning opportunities and BUSINESS MANAGER Sydney Larkin impressive cultural compe- - will bridge the gap between faculty and NEWS EDITORS tency to the table, and ing with Students,” Patton mentioned the administration. Claire Abbadi, Ellie Reinhardt, her knowledge of her desire to get to know students, be Finally, in her opening speech, Pat- Christian Jambora seven languag- available on campus and hold regular, ton referenced the College’s commit- OPINIONS EDITORS es, back- open forums. She also discussed student ment to environmental stewardship. Hannah Bristol, Lawrence Dolan, ground advisees she had at Duke who helped Given that Patton has less experience in Edward O’Brien, Isaac Baker i n her keep the pulse on the student voice. this realm, we hope that Patton will get SPORTS EDITORS - up to speed quickly and throw her sup- Fritz Parker, Remo Plunkett, Emily Bustard port behind the College’s forthcoming LOCAL EDITORS the Campus sustainability initiatives. Environmen- Harry Cramer, Isabelle Dietz, Alessandria Schumacher to welcome Patton and are tal leadership, in addition to our global FEATURES EDITORS excited to start a student- focus, is an essential part of what makes Jessica Cheung, Ben Anderson, president relationship Middlebury unique. Annie Grayer based on commu- There is much to be done in the ARTS AND SCIENCE EDITORS nication and coming years to help Middlebury evolve, Emma Eastwood-Paticchio, Leah Lavigne transpar- and we look forward to working with PHOTOS EDITORS ency. Patton through this period of Michael O’Hara, Anahi Naranjo growth and transition. As DESIGN EDITORS the voice of the student Evan Gallagher, Julia Hatheway body, we are excited to CARTOON EDITOR Nolan Ellsworth ONLINE EDITOR would like to extend Maggie Cochrane, Jerrica Davy a warm welcome Alex Herdman to President-elect COPY EDITOR Patton and hope that Sarah Sicular she enjoys the Vermont STANDARDS EDITOR winter as much as we do. 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When it gets to January to inclement weather. This is real, and Last year, I found my respite in ski- a border of and the temperatures tumble down be- it’s particularly bad in a dorm envi- ing. Almost every afternoon I took the echoes white. Tem- low zero, it’s hard to find a reason to ronment. All of us have small rooms, trip up to the Snow Bowl and skied Alex Newhouse ’17 is peratures are ever leave the building. for one thing. We also live in extreme for a couple hours. They were short from Stonington, Colo. dropping and I often want nothing more than to proximity to dozens of other students, trips, but they made a world of differ- freezing driz- just lie in bed with a mug of cider and who we see every day. So many people ence — I never felt trapped or affected zles make walks to class ordeals. Those a good book and forget about the win- kept inside for a long period of time will by the cold. Even just the ride up into poor unfortunate souls who have to try weather outside. But I’ve come to naturally cause conflicts to arise. Diver- the mountains allowed me to get some- make the trek to Twilight or the Mah- believe that it is the winter, more than sification of scenery and people, then, where different. The trees and moun- aney Center for the Arts know the pain any other time of the year, when getting is important to keep our minds and our tains were welcome changes to the gray of biting wind and icy rain. It’s almost outside and away is most important. No communities peaceful. buildings of the college. winter here, and it’s that time when we other time during the year is movement I’m not just suggesting the typical It seems, then, that the main ef- break out the hot chocolate, throw on more limited, and no other time of year method of walking to another Middle- fect of the winter weather is to reduce some sweaters, and insulate our rooms is movement more vital to our mental bury building to hang out, however. I our worlds down to small boxes. Bitter from the cold outside. Why brave the health. believe that what we really need during coldness traps us indoors, makes us un- cold when our warm rooms have Net- We need to get out. Often we hear those short, bitterly cold winter days is willing to change our scenery and com- flix, good books, and food? This is, in- of so-called “cabin fever,” which sug- a complete change of location. At the pels us to seek warmth and avoid the very least, a trip into town can prove to weather. Entire days become contained be immensely valuable. Bundling up to within one or two buildings, with only brave the negative temperatures prob- the shortest of walks between them. ably doesn’t sound all that appealing, This does not happen during any other but if you can survive the ten-minute season. It’s a unique effect of winter, walk to a cafe in town, I’ve found that and it makes us feel imprisoned. In ef- the mental liberation brings relief. That fect, it imprisons us. It is up to each of metaphorical gray cloud that hangs us to break out of that box. We need to over many of us during the winter isn’t get out, to walk around, to sit and be in so much a result of the cold itself, but a place that’s entirely separate of the rather a consequence of long stretches college. You can see the weight of Sea- of stagnation. We need to move. It is es- sonal Affective Disorder on students all sential to see something else besides the throughout campus, but I strongly be- college, to break the monotony, to bring lieve that we are not at the mercy of some form of change to our everyday the cold weather. In my experience, the lives. The skies are stagnant enough; depressing stagnation of winter can be when we aren’t going anywhere either, combated with only a short walk and a it makes sense that we feel depressed change of scenery. Vaasu Taneja On the Verge of Big Money Two Saturdays ago I saw Joey Bada$$, and that’s it. Rappers use a host of tricks following him from the beginning. He told ing one of your best friends stand on the a 19 year-old rapper from East Flatbush, and devices to maintain the audience’s us that starting pretty soon there wouldn’t edge of stardom and know that he’s going Brooklyn, perform in New York City at energy, and Joey’s mastery of those tools be many shows like this one. He told us to a place where you won’t ever really be Irving Plaza. was on full display that night. He con- that although we’d be able to see him, he able to join him. That’s not to say that the The concert trolled the room for close to two hours by knew that he wouldn’t be able to see us as other member of Pro Era aren’t talented, the a-list hyping up the crowd between songs, lead- well. It was almost like he was telling us some of them really are. But there’s a dif- Luke Smith-Stevens two New York ing a round of the always popular game goodbye. ference between being ’14.5 is from New York, NY. shows mark- “f--- that side” (go ahead and Youtube “f- It was actually a “Jay Z told us he wasn’t the Man and being part ing the con- -- that side hip hop show”), and breaking really moving mo- a business man, he was of the team. clusion of Joey’s U.S. tour, a crazy run of ment. We think of It’s a tired point that 36 shows in 46 days, and it was absolutely to lyrics that have become as meaningful entertainers as be- a business, man, back in in our culture, we crave bonkers. to us as they undoubtedly are to him. ing on a non-stop, 2005, and it’s far truer total access to celebri- The night began with solid perfor- Early in his performance he told us ties. Hip-hop culture mances by Kirk Knight, CJ Fly and other (paraphrasing here) that he had been top, seeking maxi- today that it was then.” is no different. It’s not members of the Pro Era collective, which looking forward to this show for weeks, mum exposure enough to see the music Joey Bada$$ heads, before the headliner and since it was his return home, he want- by growing their fan base to its largest videos anymore; we want to see the be- took the stage to an enormous roar from ed to make sure that this New York show possible extent. In an era when fame is hind the scenes footage while looking at the crowd. There’s a thing that happens was the dopest of the whole tour. If you commonly, and accurately, calculated by Instagram photos from the set. Anybody at hip-hop shows, which is unique to want to get a crowd of New York hip-hop number of Twitter followers, growing the with enough time on their hands can troll them in my experience, when the open- fans amped up, a good way to do so is to brand has become the artist’s endgame. a rapper on Twitter until they get some ing acts are over and the audience senses challenge them to prove that they’re liv- Joey Bada$$ is no different. He’s got real kind of response. With that kind of ac- that the performer they’re really there to er, more energetic, and can smoke more talent as a lyricist and as a performer, and cess comes a higher degree of polishing, see is about to take the mic: the mass of weed than the rest of the country. he has the kind of ASAP Rocky/Danny a constant image creation and mainte- people, mostly male, already packed into After his last song, Joey addressed the Brown charisma that catches the atten- nance that can never let down its guard. an insanely tight throng somehow man- tion of casual fans and record executives There’s money to be made every time an ages to condense itself even further in a totally unlike anything I’ve ever heard at alike. He’s going to be a star. His acknowl- artist presses send. Jay Z told us he wasn’t frenetic push to be closer to the action. As edgment of that fact at the end of his set a business man, he was a business, man, titled B4.DA.$$, also the name of the was not boastful nor was it an apology, but back in 2005, and it’s far truer today than from off stage, a broiling whisper of the tour, is due out very soon (although it almost like a gentle warning. it was then. I really appreciated Joey opening lines of “Summer Knights,” the On some level he was also talking to Bada$$ taking a moment to connect face intro to his enormously acclaimed debut and through radio appearances, magazine his homies on stage, the motley members to face with his hometown supporters, the mixtape 1999, the crowd at Irving Plaza articles, and features on other rappers of the Pro Era. The group is essentially a listeners who have given him the credibil- slammed forward, nearly wiping me off songs, it is clear that his backers are do- bunch of friends who grew up together and ity and the capital to become something my feet. ing their best to push Young Badass into grew up rapping together. Imagine know- larger than he ever could have dreamed. Hip-hop, more than any other life mu- the mainstream. Joey spoke to that at the ing that this passion that you developed We’ve been with him since before the sical performance, feeds off of the connec- close of his set, telling us that this tour throughout your life was going to bring tion between artist and audience. There’s was special to him because it gave him one you to fortune and fame that you couldn’t European tour was Tuesday in Scotland. usually one dude, maybe two, on the stage, last chance to play small venues where he possibly share with the people with whom Joey Bada$$ is about to become a busi- with a mic and a DJ in the background, could connect with the fans that had been you shared that passion. Imagine watch- ness, man. THE CAMPUS + THE INTERNET MIDDLEBURYCAMPUS.COM MIDDLEBURYCAMPUS.COM NEWS, LOCAL, OPINIONS, FEATURES, SPORTS, ARTS & SCIENCES IT’S ALL THERE. LOG ON TODAY. | november 20, 2014 opinions 9 One of the most beautiful and terrify- bury life our choices can be easily mis- formation. Informing students’ ing aspects of college life is the perpet- - academic choices can only bring ual change. tration was based on a whirl of rumors, a more engaged, prepared and These four casual gossip and These four years are enthusiastic stu- Letter to the years are some of semester wasn’t some of the least constant newest project, a Editor the least much better. of our lives. We build our website called On Behalf of the SGA constant of As students, we Middcourses, Publicity Committee our lives. days around dorms and was devel- We build - classes and teachers that oped to better our days around dorms and classes and will inevtitably shift. inform stu- teachers and friends that will inevita- the professors, the dents on their bly shift in a few months. Academical- academic options. The website ly, we immerse ourselves in four often that real analysis and cell biology should shares student reviews of the classes and teachers we’ve and then choose four more. It’s liberat- had here at Middlebury. We hours, that every political science major preparation. account, log on, share your Constant change requires constant an academic community, we owe it to choice, but in the rapidity of Middle- ourselves to collect and share this in- advice of others. Zarai Zaragoza 73408
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5021A0002 C18456B THRILL 10x10 NWS Various_BW_1.indd Black 10opinions | november 20, 2014 The Nuances of Voter ID and Abortion Laws Erin has selected for this week one of the most complex and nuanced problems America has grappled with over - discussed another complex cans to oppose abortions and still claim to be champions of - - ner’s position doesn’t upset the establishment clause as swing vote Phil Hoxie ’17.5 is from - - Orinda, Calif. I’ll start with Voter ID - - - - - - - in both the health of the mother and the potential human life - easier to obtain an ID for voting than in other countries that - - - - - - foster civic participation and engagement that are critical to Born To Run ancestor with chimpanzees made an ex- - the top knuckles off - Letter to the the ground Thursday Page and began fossil fuel Editor Josh Claxton ’18 is from to walk on compa- Sophie Vaughan’17 is Summit , N.J. was sullied because of its connection to from Oakland, Calif. - Evolution selected for this occurrence - more advantageous to be a biped than a dents about the idea of divestment or what divestment means and see it for Divestment means taking ownership over our collective future and not abid- to mention two other remarkable differ- - ences between Australopithecus afaren- sis our reliance on and consumption of fos- - found that as we stood erect our heads sil fuels is causing damage to the climate and marginalized populations around for themselves in the competitive animal included meat gave our brains nutrients weeklong event with speakers from the to envision a sustainable future and har- - ness our power as students to the fullest as the roots and herbs chimps eat so we extent possible to send a message to pol- no longer needed big heads and jaws to - select for our bipedal predecessor if it fuels and invest in the foundations of a The transition from four to two feet digs have determined that we did not cre- Trustees to figure out how we can bet- brought about anatomical changes that retains comparable returns while con- - Aus- chased animals over vast distances until - tralopithecus afarensis - - - - - - perception of the last divestment cam- - literature has continued to prove that a preda- - screen out fossil fuel companies have - h e l p sipating heat g e t has also been working to reboot the di- w h i c h - m a d e us more - human than we - heads shrunk because of what we ate to be a member of an institution that was thinking about the immediate and global - future together and work to make sure and cathartic about going out for a few miles in the morning or a nice jog at sun- - Tamir Williams | November 20, 2014 Advertisements11
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Don’t just take a job, do something . 12features The Middlebury Campus| NoVEMBER 20, 201413 Introducing President-elect Laurie Patton Written by Jessica Cheung, Design by Julia Hatheway and Hannah Bristol
After a chat with the new just 90-minutes before the ship and innovative thinking fundraising, Patton burns President-elect in her home required to maintain the pos- with the same quality of in Durham, North Carolina, Mead Chapel began, at ease. itive momentum and success “restlessness” she ascribes Everything involved in this Middlebury has experienced to Middlebury students. Her PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH Laurie L. Patton to Middle- six-month project — from during Ron Liebowitz’s ten- two Fulbright scholarships, bury to announce her as the the presidential search to the ure as president.” pilgrimages to scarce water LAURIE PATTON the College’s 17th President. plans and decision — had sources, knowledge of seven BY THE NUMBERS been kept under wraps until in the College’s 214-year his- languages and multiple pro- BY THE NUMBERS know me is to know that I thet e-mail was sent out. tory, Patton comes to Mid- fessions that span poet, au- Candidates innocently came to Middle- “Laurie is an accomplished dlebury from Duke Univer- thor, translator and scholar 260+ bury last February to give a scholar with a deep commit- sity’s Trinity College of Arts in South Asian culture — 50+ scholarly articles written 100 QUALIFIED RESUMES lecture on liberal arts in the ment to the liberal arts and and Sciences, where she is are all characteristics that books written global age,” Patton said in a global perspective on the dean and Robert F. Durden make her an ideal Middle- 9 50 Evaluated Candidates value and role of education,” Professor of Religion. At bury president with a larger- languages known (English, sanskrit, French, 7 Hindi, German, Old Irish, Biblical Hebrew) 12 Candidates met full committee of 5 finalists the College. “I had no idea Chair of the Middlebury Duke, she has raised over than-life vision of a global you were looking for a presi- Board of Trustees Marna $300 million for professor- Middlebury. 2 books of poetry published Finalists were diversity candidates dent at the time.” Whittington said in an inter- ships, academic initiatives Middlebury should be ex- 4 of 5 (Women, People of Color, or LGBT) Fulbright scholarships The moment put the cited for President Patton, a 2 1 President Patton large turnout of students “She lives the values of Mid- other missions in just under succesful administrator with and town residents, who re- three years. a heart full of ambition, to ceived an all-campus email she will provide the leader- Aside from her skill in lay roots here in July 2015.
“Quite frequently on college campuses nowadays you’ll see what seems like a gesture of a inclusion that turns “If an educator doesn’t allow students out to feel like a microagression for to tell her where the best directions somebody who is of our students’ are for them, then she’s not doing her generation. That’s puzzling for people job.” of the older generation who thought they figured out what diversity was.”
Anahi Naranjo Michael O’Hara
2011 1983-1984 1991 1999 2008 NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Hired as Dean of Traveled to Ireland and India Graduated with a Ph.D Traveled to Tel Aviv for a Published a Duke University’s for a year through a Harvard in History of Religion Fulbright for Research & translation of the President of Middlebury Trinity College of Arts fellowship for pilgrammages to from the University of Teaching. Bhagavad Gita. College. sacred water sources. Chicago. & Sciences.
1983 OCTOBER 24, 2006 2008 1996 2004 MAY 2014 Graduated from the Named one of Atlanta’s Graduated from Harvard- Hired as a Professor at Traveled to India for a Declared University of University of Chicago “12 Most Innovative Radcliffe with a B.A. in Emory University. Fulbright for Research. Chicago Alumna of the Comparative Religion Divinity School. Minds.” Year for 2014-2015 and Celtic Languages and Literatures. 14features | november 20, 2014 THE PREMIER CAR COLUMN Berenbaum to Coordinate Global Health
She then taught during J-term for By Alessandria Schumacher and three years, starting with Introduction to Sarah Sicular Public Health Policy and later developing They say that when man (or woman) By Charlie Ascher makes plans, God laughs. Visiting Lec- Fall of 2012, when Assistant Professor of turer in Sociology and Anthropology Pam Jerry Seinfeld has Comedians in Cars Berenbaum started her academic career - of the Global Health Minor Svea Closser thinking she would end up a clinical psy- went on leave, Berenbaum taught the chologist, a far cry from where she ended premise is pretty straightforward: you let me Global Health class. Starting in January of 2015, Beren- “So many of the patients really had baum will serve as the Coordinator of and “well-researched” review of your car us- public health problems,” Berenbaum said. Global Health Programs. Through her ing the authoritative Liebowitz-o-Meter. Se- “They were victims of domestic violence, new role, Berenbaum hopes to expand riously I don’t know why I don’t have a TV or they had a sick child and they had no the program to encompass even more contract already with this idea,. health insurance. And I realized I was so disciplines and to bring awareness among The Car: Silver, Automatic Transmis- much more interested in working on the faculty members of how their coursework sion, Eighth Generation Honda Civic structural problems.” relates to the study of health. Car Name: Silver Linings Inspired by her epiphany, Beren- “Global health is the ultimate in- The Owner: Erin Winseman baum then matriculated to the Harvard Styling: So, umm yeah, it’s a Civic. Guys School of Public Health where she earned Only a couple of classes are unique at one point this design was considered pretty her Masters of Science in Health Policy to the minor, including the signature revolutionary. With a front that resembles a Global Health class, which is required futuristic robotic hamster that’s very serious program was a health economics research of all minors, and the Introduction to Sarah Sicular position at Harvard Medical School. Public Health Policy class. All electives Starting in January 2015, Pam Berenbaum Soon after, Berenbaum began work- that count towards the minor come from will be the Global Health Coordinator. ing for the lead statistician at a survey other departments including economics, Civic screams class and sophistication. Ok, so geography, history, environmental stud- said. Berenbaum mentioned her desire to the Civic isn’t going to cause that Intro Ital- government contracted for public health ies and biology. Additionally, students surveys. After a year there, Berenbaum are required to take a methods course in break into a hand gesticulating rant about, statistics, GIS, or ethnography. “It’s not the type of career path where “Le Belle Macchine,” but it isn’t a bad looking - Berenbaum envisions adding a you know what you’re getting into,” small car. partment of Health. The work there was capstone class to the requirements for Berenbaum said. However, she’d like to Liebowitz-o-Meter: 3.5/5 Rons “more closely tied to the public health the minor, which would tie together said help students get on the path they want Interior: It’s got seats! It has a steering topics that I found really exciting,” Beren- the content from the students’ electives. within public and global health. wheel! You’re a college student so you don’t baum said. She also emphasized the need for more “There are many students who have care about anything else! The front seats are “I loved epidemiology in my Mas- sections of the core Global Health class, graduated who I’m in touch with still and comfortable and reasonably supportive and ters program, so I was excited to do since the demand far exceeds its supply. all the controls are easy to reach. I tested out that,” Berenbaum said. “We did all the The course also serves as the “gate- gratifying,” she said. the volume knob, and while it doesn’t get to way class” for the minor, so Berenbaum Many students undertaking the full on Atwater levels, it can get loud enough vector-borne diseases … for the whole Global Health minor are grateful Beren- would like to have spots available for state of Vermont. baum is staying onboard. Atwater!) … if you’re into that sort of thing. underclassmen so they can decide early if “One of my favorite things about they want to pursue the minor and plan Health, “I had developed a surveillance out their coursework. [Berenbaum] is the resources she brings a comfortable driving position. The only con- to the table with all her professional system for hospital emergency depart- However, Global Health will likely be ments that was really quite mature and the only class Berenbaum will be teaching vertical travel in the seat, so if you have truly gigantic thighs from all the squats you’ve served our purposes really well,” Beren- in the foreseeable future, as she empha- been doing or your torso is roughly twice the baum said, “and I was getting bored, she might be interested in public health, length of your legs, you may have issues. frankly. I had done what I could do, and position. She wants to work to get the and Berenbaum’s Introduction to Public Liebowitz-o-Meter: 4/5 Rons when you’re grant funded, your hands are faculty more involved in the program and Handling and Performance: Roar- tied in many ways…you’re not allowed to also promote collaboration with the Cen- be that creative.” . ter for Careers and Internships (CCI). on an academic and professional level. quarter of a way through its travel and rip Sil- Berenbaum began teaching at the “I want global health students to have “I love teaching … and I love the stu- ver Linings all the way up to a scintillating 25 College in J-term of 2010, having found dents,” Berenbaum said. “Every semester miles-per-hour on College Street. The Civic out from a colleague that anyone can ap- I’m like, ‘I would adopt all of you.’” drives like an accountant whose hobby on the ply to teach a J-term class. and aggressive slam poetry; it’s boring most of the time, but come Saturday it likes to tell itself that it’s wild, but it really isn’t. It’s a Why I Love the Gays and Whites Honda Civic; please tell me you weren’t ex- pecting it to be a performance monster. But, Catholic and I still feel very culturally tion gay. My voice was high, wrists loose, when you actually do decide to get racy and By Lee Michael Garcia Jimenez and plant your foot down, the acceleration isn’t Rubby Valentin Paulino Catholic. I love Christmas. Give me box and I was … sassy. too shabby and it purrs exactly like the seri- I’m gay. I’m Mexican. I’ve never of Christmas décor and I will give you a Being an effeminate man simply ous futuristic robot hamster that it is. It’s a been both, but I guess I am. isn’t something cool in Mexican heri- four-cylinder, front-wheel drive mass-mar- This last week Chris Woods, Pro- by definition I can’t be Catholic and be tage. As I grew older, I realized I wasn’t ket sedan geared towards fuel-economy, so gram Administrator at the New York an Atheist. alone. I had the queer community and all in all it handles pretty well for what it is. University LGBTQ Student Center, came While we as people exist as whole we had gay pop-culture. I was fabulous Liebowitz-o-Meter: 4/5 Rons to the College and gave some presenta- individuals, the labels we use to identify Drive-through-ability: The Civic ourselves are compartmentalized and me like the Latino community did, the comes equipped with power windows, which tions on the intersection of identities each come with their own conventions. queer community celebrated me. But the are an essential feature when we’re talking pertaining to faith, ethnicity and sexual- about drive through. Christ, I’m trying to get ity and how to make Middlebury more of You can’t be gay and be a Muslim. That’s queer space is a white space. The more I my deep-fried happiness using as few calories a space where people can exist as all their embodied the queer pop-culture identity as possible. Bonus points because the center identities in comfort. One of the discus- be a priss if you’re a Mexican man. Islam that I loved, the more effeminate I was sions was a conglomerate of Queers & does not condone of homosexual behav- perceived. Both indirectly and directly fry. Unfortunately, the Civic’s window is sig- ior and Mexican culture dictates that a I heard the message that I can’t be gay - man grows up firmly learning the rules and Mexican. Well I knew I was gay. Af- of machismo and chivalry. stare directly into the drive through person’s For some of us, these conventions ignore it. So if being gay meant I couldn’t soul as you grab your bag in order to prove that, yes, you did want 60 Chicken McNug- be Mexican, well then I wouldn’t. I dis- gets. the diversity and complexity within and tanced myself in my behavior from Latin Liebowitz-o-Meter: 4.5/5 Rons individual. But for people like myself, I Final Verdict: Silver Linings the 8th in-queer-y don’t have such a strong filter and when whites. Generation Honda Civic proved to be a per- I feel the culture of one identity telling But identity is fluid and coming to me I can’t belong to another, I give one Middlebury challenged the way I view up. myself. Maybe in San Antonio, Texas, even a little bit fun. It passed the most thor- I am gay. But I’m also Mexican. I was I can feel white. But in Middlebury I’m ough 25 minutes of testing it will ever receive raised by a single Mexican-born mother definitely not. Having a roommate who’s I have driven at Midd to not break down on and our stereotypically large Latin fam- also queer yet strongly identifying as La- me, a truly miraculous achievement. Allies and people of color groups such as ily. I never really fit in from the begin- tino also did a number on me. We like Liebowitz-o-Meter: 4/5 Rons Alianza. ning. I wasn’t sporty and I hated piña- the same food and music and we speak Essential Stats: To be honest, I wasn’t really excited Carrying capacity of 5 adults or 6 college to go because I didn’t see a need to cre- mother taught me it was good I open the students. ate a space where I could be all of my door for women because I was a man, let societal pressures and conventions Approximate 30mpg average. and I told her I open the door for all make me feel unwanted in Latino space Trunk space for approximately 16 identities at once. After the discussion I people because I walk fast and it’s a nice to now find myself sticking out in a white 30-racks of Natty Ice. now realize it is because I long ago aban- - doned my identity as a Mexican for the thing to do if you get to the door first. space. For the first time, I’m starting to Nuggets and a medium fry. sake of being queer due to the very issues Really, the most Mexican thing about me feel like a queer person of color, while If the Civic were a song: “Technologic” brought up by Woods. was being first generation and speaking others have different identity-crises. If People are multi-faceted and there - there is anything I learned, it’s that rath- are many layers to how a person identi- tion Hispanic classmates, I stood out as er than telling people who they can be, “Broke College Students in Cars Getting Mc- fies. I am an atheist, but I was raised a culturally different. To many, I was “the it’s better to listen to who they are. whitest person” they knew, not to men- november 20, 2014 features15 By Emma McDonald It Happens Here has proved to be very Mental health dialogue often begins successful in promoting sexual assault after tragedy, for instance, the death awareness on campus: in the three-day of Robin Williams sparked debate and following last Monday’s event and the conversation on depression and suicide. It Happens Here website received over Despite differences in opinion on how 1000 distinct visitors who spent an aver- to properly address these issues, the one age of 10 minutes on the site, according thing everyone seemed to agree on was to It Happens Here organizer Kate Pres- ton ’17. “You can hear counselors or adminis- trators talk about mental health or sexual violence all day … but you don’t often get to hear the voice of the person who’s go- ing through that struggle,” said Maddie Orcutt ’16, another organizer of It Hap- pens Here. “I think that’s really impor- tant. We’re raising awareness of these is- sues, but we’re also getting as close to the source as we possibly can.” In recent months, students have be- gun to share stories of their struggles with mental health online and through forums like Wordpress and Facebook. Jessica Munyon These personal stories shared through Through Project Resilience, Emma Erwin ’15.5 helps those who have suffered with mental illness and sexual assualt feel supported and included in the community. that it was too late to help Robin Wil- It Happens Here have raised dialogue in liams. Often, people find out about the the Middlebury community and inspired ma’s project will bolster efforts to start together as a strong, supportive and com- mental health struggles of a family mem- others to come forward and share their and sustain the tough conversations. passionate community, as shown by the ber or friend only after tragedies like this, stories. “It Happens Here and Emma’s proj- recently-founded and well-attend sexual when it’s too late. Often, people aren’t “It’s a huge thing for someone to ect can be demonstrative of the general assault survivor support group hosted by comfortable sharing their battle with come out and say I’m struggling with sex- culture shift of trying to bring awareness WomenSafe (Fridays 3-4:15 PM; email mental illness because of the stigma at- ual assault or I’m struggling with mental to topics that are often ignored,” It Hap- [email protected] for loca- tached to it – but if we were able to erase health issues … it takes a lot of courage,” pens Here organizer Michelle Peng ’15 tion). some of that stigma, perhaps more peo- Orcutt said. concluded. ple would reach out for help when they More dialogue around mental health By framing these conversations as need it, before it’s too late. is being raised. Emma Erwin ’15.5 recent- empowering, students have been able to go/unspokenstigmas Mental health isn’t the only issue that ly founded a project called Resilience, a make issues like sexual assault and men- is hard to talk about – things like sexual website that asks students, “What’s the tal health more prevalent in the minds assault and racism can be uncomfortable hardest thing you’ve ever done?” The mis- of those at Middlebury. Sharing these “Much of life is beautiful and joy- to bring up in the classroom or casual sion of this initiative is to “share our sto- stories not only increases awareness of ous, but there are some pretty big parts conversation – but that does not mean ries, support each other in our struggles, these issues but also makes those suffer- that can be horribly dark, scary, hope- we have the right to ignore these issues. and commend one another’s strengths.” ing feel supported and included in the less and completely terrifying—especially Events like It Happens Here pro- Erwin’s initiative provides a con- community. The loneliness of sexual as- when its something that you feel like you vide space on Middlebury’s campus for structive way to combat the loneliness sault and mental illness is, for some, the can’t talk about, and you seem to be all people to share personal stories on issues and stigma associated with mental health most debilitating part. In being willing alone,” Erwin said. “But you don’t have that may not be talked about otherwise. and other struggles we are often con- to share these struggles with others at to be. Let’s shine some light in those dark fronted with. Like It Happens Here, Em- Middlebury, we allow ourselves to come places.“
Founder of Project Resilience after midnight, I sat down on my bed involved. it felt so good to be alive. Emma Erwin ’15 shares her story after a long day of travel and an incred- One night in November, I left a In August of 2013, I came back to and answer to “What’s the hard- ibly tiring year. I was exhausted, could camp we had made while sea kayak- school: I was a happier person this time est thing you’ve ever done?” have easily fallen asleep. Instead, I got around; I had a better relationship with up and shuffled through my backpack, walked alone for several hours down my family, my friends, and was excited Two and a half years ago, I was grabbed my notebook, tore out the pag- the beach. I stopped, looked up at the for all the things to come. But what several thousand feet in the air, flying es I had written on the plane. I walked sky, dug my fingers and toes into the came was not so great: a couple months home from Vermont after my fresh- downstairs, quietly stepped into my ground, and cried for the first time into school, my best friend raped me. man year of college, crying. I reached parent’s room, found them both sound since I left home. But I didn’t fall apart. into my backpack to grab a tissue and asleep, and left the letter on the night- I thought about how good it felt to A few months later, I got a phone pulled out a pen and a notebook. In- stand next to their bed. That was the let tears fall down my face, without fall- call on a Thursday morning: the person stead of wiping my tears away for the hardest thing I’ve ever done. ing apart. It was okay to think of all the I cared about most in the whole wide thousandth time on that late night A few hours later, I woke up as my horrible things world flight back home to Texas, I uncapped mom came into my room, crying, and that happened “Much of life is beautiful and joyous, was in my pen, and wrote a letter. in an instant, everything had changed. in the world, to the hos- I wrote down the things that no one Instead of hopping on another plane let it affect me, but there are some pretty big parts pital, the next day to leave for my summer but that it didn’t that can be horribly dark, scary, because job, I met with a therapist that day and need to inhibit hopeless and completely terrifying— she for many, many days after. me from being especially when its something that wanted A psychiatrist and an addition- alive. There were to kill al psychologist were soon added to some pretty good you feel like you can’t talk about, herself. the repertoire, and my summer days things in the and you seem to be all alone. But you But quickly became full of crying, talk- world, too, like don’t have to be.” I didn’t ing, sobbing, and sometimes just sit- the grains of sand fall ting in silence, folding pieces of paper falling through apart. nervously between my hands, not sure my fingers, and emma erwin ’15.5 A what to say. But it helped. I was honest the water splash- founder of go/reslient couple with others, and myself, and gradually ing on my toes. months I learned that although I had depres- Back in Houston in December, I later I stood on the border of Mexico sion, it didn’t have to define me. Just picked up the phone again, called Mid- because my uncle shot himself in the dlebury again, and told them I wouldn’t EMMA ERWIN head when I was younger, it didn’t be back in the spring either—there was old. Founder of go/resilient Emma Erwin mean I was going to. something else I still needed to do: I I walked a lot of miles, for 102 ’15.5 hiked for 102-days across the After several months of a whole lot needed to go to Alaska. days, in the heat, in the rain, under the of talking, running, yoga, and soaking Alaska. That was where I told my beating sun and shining moon, largely else knew: I was not the happy girl that up some Texas sun, I started smiling— high school boyfriend I wanted to go, alone. My feet bled a lot, and I still have everyone seemed to think I was; I had and for the first time in a long time, I whenever he asked. For a long time, my scars on my hip from my pack. But that a habit of taking a sharp blade to my wasn’t faking it. I picked up the phone favorite book was about a girl named was not the hardest thing I’ve ever skin, intentionally; I rarely wanted to and called the dean of my college, told Alaska, who dies. That’s the Alaska I done. be where I was, I often didn’t want to him I wouldn’t be back at school for had always been referring to—but he The hardest thing I’ve ever done be anywhere at all; I had never planned fall semester: there were some things I never quite picked up on that. was to leave that letter on my parent’s on living past the age of twenty. needed to do first. I booked a flight to So instead, I went to the geograph- nightstand, to ask for help. Five or six pages later, I closed my South America and in September I was ic Alaska, and stayed there for quite a This is my story. What’s yours? Moleskin, capped my pen, and looked while. I lived with strangers, I worked Share your story at go/resilience or out the window at the Houston skyline crew of strangers on a semester course on farms, I biked a lot, read a lot, and go/light as we touched down on deceptively for a leadership school in Patagonia, learned a lot. And then I climbed the You can contact Emma Erwin at solid ground. A few hours later, well and I was truly happy—no pretending tallest mountain on the continent. And [email protected]. 16Advertisements | November 20, 2014 arts sciences Devised Theatre Brings Prose to Life By Elizabeth Zhou The student production A Small, Good Thing, which ran from Nov. 13-15 in the Hepburn Zoo, grappled with topics of death, sorrow and despair as based on Raymond Carver’s 1989 short story of the same name. A piece of devised theater, the play was built from the evolving visions of the four-person cast, director Tosca Gius- tini ’15.5 and other contributing members of the theatre community. During the intimate, hour-long per- formance, the audience of around 20 peo- ple sat in a rectangular arrangement that closely resembled a waiting room, com- plete with a table of books and magazines and a fake door in the corner. The play be- gins unconventionally, as Kathleen Gudas ’16.5 – presumably a woman trying to pass time before an appointment – picks up a book from her seat in the audience and starts to read aloud. Scenes of a mother ordering a cake for her son’s birthday, a car hitting the boy on his way to school and his mother rushing him to the hospital quickly unfold through Gudas’ expressive narration. Meanwhile, the mother, played by Melissa MacDonald ’15, and father, acted by Eduardo Danino- Beck ’15, appear, bringing the story to life through emotionally charged dialogue and interpretive physical interactions. The chameleon of the cast, Kevin Benscheidt ’17, continuously crosses paths with them - Tosca giustini tors and nurses. Kevin Benscheidt ’17 channels a Southern doctor who helps a couple deal with the death of their son in A Good, Small Thing. As the parents deal with heartbreak- ing hospital reports and mysterious, ha- gathered props from under seats. Fur- Danino-Beck and Benscheidt merge their baker wisely notes, “Eating is a small, rassing phone calls that repeatedly ref- thermore, the closeness served to envelop bodies to mimic the sound and motion of good thing in a time like this.” The par- erence their comatose son Scotty, the audience members within the emotional a steady heartbeat in an evocative human ents, who have barely eaten since Scotty narrator’s words provide an engaging intensity of the story. With each facial ex- - was rushed to the hospital, scarf down the backdrop that seamlessly connect one dif- pression, gesture and uttered word on full tion, during the many phone exchanges, treats. - display, it was easy to sense the mother’s the actors used no props, but rather con- Despite the sad storyline, the cast tried ments, Gudas chose to implicate herself anguish, the father’s despair and the nar- versed with each other from opposite ends to avoid “deadly” melodrama by injecting within the story through reactionary fa- rator’s increasing emotional investment bits of light humor into the play. One hos- cial expressions and physical proximity to in their heart-wrenching story. that one of the few real props appears: a pital check-up features Benscheidt as a A minimal use of props helped to plate of baked goods. bumbling doctor with a ridiculously over- passive backdrop, watching the action un- further showcase the cast’s stellar act- sized mustache, which provoked laughter fold from a distance. ing skills. The child, Scotty, is represent- than representative as an indication that from the audience. Later, the wife walks The waiting room-style setup cre- ed by a white wooden box. MacDonald the fantasy of the story is dying down,” Gi- into a bakery and makes the laughably ob- ated an interactive audience experience and Danino-Beck interact with it heavily ustini said. as actors ran between chairs during ac- throughout the play, caressing it, pick- here. Doesn’t it smell like a bakery in here, tion-packed scenes, placing themselves ing it up and gazing at it lovingly. During mourn Scotty’s recent passing, the mean- Howard?” within reach of audience members as they a hospital check-up scene, MacDonald, ing of the play’s title becomes clear as the - logue played a key role in shaping the different divisions of the original text, switched around roles and experimented with various props and settings until up Giustini enjoyed the visual opportuni- ties her directorial role provided. “Directing is kind of like painting,” she said. “Your actors are your colors. Be- ing a performer, it’s picking the different colors of different moments. But when you’re the director, the painter, you’re putting the colors together and making them dance together.” The dark material of A Small, Good Thing proved to be the most challenging aspect. “How do we as twenty- or twenty-one- year-olds present that we know what it’s like to lose a child?” Giustini asked. “You of awkward sometimes.” As the impactful performances, pow- erfully arranged scenes and poignant narration demonstrated, meaningful sto- achievable. Giustini hopes that the story will at least lead audience members to a “Even in the worst possible situation, you still have to eat,” she said. Within this starkly moving piece of devised theater, then, the value lies not in some profound, overarching life lesson, tosca giustini but rather in its stunningly honest depic- Melissa MacDonald ’15 and Eduardo Danino-Beck ’15 use a simple box to explore space and the reality of their son’s death. tion of human sorrow and misfortune. Vampire The Act of Killing Protocol don’t Protocol is an original suicide comedy that follows Meg exuberant and very smart play, the action ca- of Anwar Congo and his friends, who were promoted and her troubled ex, Harry, as they navigate chess match- reens from Victorian England to the onset of from small-time gangsters to death-squad leaders in es, Christmas parties, and hospital waiting rooms. A poi- miss - gnant portrait of people whose quirks sometimes get the by a punk dominatrix. $6 for students. ers who are still in control. best of them, this play will leave you smiling. this 11/20-22, 7:30 P.M. AND 11/22, 2 P.M., SEELER STUDIO 11/22, 3 AND 8 P.M., DANA AUDITORIUM 11/20-22, 8 P.M. AND 11/21, 10:30 P.M., HEPBURN ZOO 18arts SCIENCES novemBER 20, 2014 | one life left ISO Celebrates Global Cultures By Brandon Cushman Every year, a phenomenon occurs where the best games of the year seem to be com- ing out at the same time. What time is this, you ask? Well, I wouldn’t be writing an ar- ticle about it if it were not right now. October and November are historically the best times to buy new video games. Companies love to shell out their best games before the holidays. In this week’s column, I am laying out the new games that have been released or are go- ing to be released this holiday season. At the end, I’ll tell you which ones I am looking to buy and why. The holidays are a season of sequels. This season, keep an eye out for new installments of some of your favorite series. A month ago, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! came to PC, Xbox 360 and the PS3. Borderlands is an adventure shooter that is known for its coop- erative multiplayer and its wacky characters. The game was received with good reviews, scoring around 7.5 out of 10 on most sites. The main complaint with the game was that there was not enough to separate the game from its predecessors. Ubisoft expanded its Assassin’s Creed michael o’hara saga with the release of two brand new titles The Korean American Student Association (KASA) showcases Korean pop to an audience of students and community members. last week on Nov. 11. Assassin’s Creed: Unity By Mandy Kimm beat pace that evoked the seaside process- made with the arms formed a piece that lit- was the larger of the two releases and takes On Saturday, Nov. 15 in Wilson Hall, ing of a morning catch. One of the most erally sparkled. place in the city of Paris during the French the Middlebury International Students’ striking visuals occurred when the rows of With ten out of the eighteen perfor- Revolution. As with the rest of the series, you Organization (ISO) brought a splash of cul- dancers moved in opposing directions like mances presenting dance from Brazil to play as an assassin on a mission against the tural celebration to campus with their an- powers that are trying to bring about a new ocean waves. Pakistan, it was clear how dance is an im- nual cultural show, this year titled “Cross- form of government in a city rattled with re- The African Dance Medley, like many portant form of expression in many cul- bellion. The game’s reception was hampered ing Borders.” of the evening’s performances, made it dif- tures, followed closely by music and poetry, with frame rate and connectivity issues, leav- Students often hear about Middle- from El Salvador to South Africa, which ing it with a good instead of great Metacritic bury’s “international focus,” and the ISO performed three different dances, including made up seven of the evening’s pieces. The score of 75/100. The game was accompanied show is one of the main occasions of cele- the Gumboot dance of the mines of South 18th form of expression was the Fashion with the release of Assassin’s Creed: Rogue bration, education and collaboration about Africa, the Azonto of Ghana and Lipala of Show, featuring national costumes and in which you play an assassin-gone-bad who a variety of cultural perspectives and per- the Kenyan Afro-pop band Sauti Sol. The styles from Ghana to India. Just outside joins the rival order, the Templars. The game formance traditions. The ISO’s description Gumboot dance’s distinct stomping and Wilson Hall, photographs of students wear- was also released on Nov. 11, but was only of the event reveals their emphasis on cul- clapping rhythms were impressively in sync ing their national styles bore descriptions released to the PC, 360 and PS3 while Unity tural appreciation and sharing. and at times incredibly rapidly executed. As of the various traditional garments and was released for the PC, Xbox One and PS4. “Middlebury is home to a multitude the music for Azonto and Lipala played, invited audience members to contemplate of identities,” event organizers said. “Al- one couldn’t help but smile and move along the multiplicity of ways diverse cultures ex- holiday preview though each one is distinct and unique, with the beat, reveling in how joyously the press themselves through clothing. we bridge diversity and our differences The new Call of Duty game, Advanced dancers performed onstage. The ISO cultural show is put on ev- through a celebration of all cultures. With Warfare, came out on Nov. 4 for all platforms The K-Pop Girls piece gave the audi- ery fall, and this year was made possible with the exception of the Wii U. This new in- each form of expression, we share a piece of ence a glimpse of the popular music trend, through the effort and dedication of the stallment seems to have done well for itself as ourselves with others.” a genre of South Korean pop music char- ISO’s three presidents, Adara Wicaksono most reviews claim that it is an improvement The evening performance, presented acterized by large musical groups that of- ’17, Gabbie Santos ’17 and Hiruy Ephrem from the previous installments which seem to to a full audience, gave international and ten perform synchronized dances to their ’17, as well as the many performers in- be reprints of the same game and mechanics domestic students the opportunity to share songs. The playful and energetic unison with little new content available for consum- their own cultural traditions or to learn movements, along with the distinctive K- positive aspects of intercultural exchange ers. Overall the game was given an 8-9/10 by and participate in the presentation of tra- pop feminine fashion, made for an enter- and appreciation, and it was inspiring to most users for its refreshing multiplayer and ditions different from their own. Members taining perspective on the K-pop culture witness so many individuals joyfully shar- new gadgetry. of student cultural organizations including that emphasizes group dance and garners ing their distinct cultural identities with the The new, much-anticipated Super Capoeira, Japanese Club, Ingoma Afropella impressively devoted fan bases in South College community. Smash Bros. game comes out on the Wii U group, Korean American Student Associa- Korea and the world. Walking through the crowd of people on Nov. 21. Its analogue was released on the tion, Salsa Club and MiddMasti Southeast Two selections of Latin dance livened just outside the Hall after the performance, Ninetendo 3DS back in September and has Asian Dance were represented in the eve- up the evening with stunning partner danc- one could see and feel the exuberant ener- done exactly what you would want it to do. ning’s 18-piece lineup. It delivers the same fun and satisfying hand- ing that left one wishing to join Middle- gy and smiles of performers and audience Perhaps the most stirring performanc- to-hand combat experience everyone has en- bury’s Salsa Club to learn some of their members alike, who were both enthusias- joyed since the original Smash Bros. on the es of the evening for this dance appreciator tic about diversity and individuality and N64. This installment adds many new char- were the large group dance pieces, which and expressions of the dancers, as well as united in the delight of the shared experi- acters to the mix like Pac Man, Mega Man especially stood out because of the intercul- the characteristically dexterous hip move- ence. This event fostered an essentially and the Wii Fit Trainer while bringing back tural engagement and involvement. It was ment, made for a performance that delight- important sense of positivity and hope, en- all the classics like Pikachu, Samus and Cap- a pleasure to note that quite a few students ed the audience with selections of salsa, couraging us to look around from time to tain Falcon. The 3DS version was received were in multiple pieces, sharing in many merengue and jazz to popular songs still time and acknowledge what an incredible well with a Metacritic score of 85/100 so different cultural expressions and showing played at Latin dance parties today. group of people make up this community. hopefully the Wii U version holds up just as the inclusive and intercultural communica- MiddMasti’s performance of an Indian Perhaps more importantly, it also allowed well, if not better. tion form that dance can be. folk dance celebrating the Hindu goddess of students to appreciate all the possibilities - female power, Durga, was visually dazzling. for understanding new perspectives and Halo: Master Chief Collection, which was re- ermen’s group dance, “Souran Bushi,” the Swirling skirts in bright, festive colors cap- enjoying friendships during our time here leased last week on Nov. 11. This is a rerelease performers moved rhythmically in an up- tivated the eye as distinct visual shapes at the College. of Halo 1 through Halo 4 with graphically This bundle also includes all of the competi- tive multiplayer modes for all of the games. The game has been received in the last week with great acclaim, being awarded an 88/100 on both Metacritic and GameRankings. This year, at the top of my wish list is the Master Chief Collection. Remastered ver- sions of legendary games like Halo 1 and 2 alone would be enough to get me to the near- est video game outlet at midnight on a Tues- day. Add a couple of the best competitive multiplayers to date with Halo 2 and 3 into the mix and you had me at “Blood Gulch.” Even though I do not have a Wii U, the new Super Smash Bros. takes number two on my holiday season wish list. The game is a classic. There is no greater feeling than coming out on top from a brawl with three of your closest friends, especially when one of them is play- ing as Pikachu. The last game in my top three is a bit of a wild card. I cannot deny my urge to play as an assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed: Rogue. While the production value of Unity is undoubtedly higher than Rogue, there is something alluring about playing as the bad guy. That’s it for my holiday preview. michael o’hara Thanks for reading and happy gaming. Middlebury’s Salsa Club alternates between group and partner dances, incorporating salsa, merengue and jazz into their piece. november 20, 2014 | arts SCIENCES19 POLITICS OF By Connor Forrest listless, perhaps an expression of the way- theatre major; he’s now heavily considering ward nature of life, on how we are here one a switch. minute and gone the next. Another might “I never knew we were capable of so “On the scale from ballet to naked, shak- involve a performer center stage, shaking un- many things, of such expression through the P WER ing myself in the corner with lipstick on, I’m controllably. To some, this may come off as body instead of language,” Castillo said. “The ridiculous spasms, but others might remem- way I feel after a rehearsal … the dance de- -Scotty Hardwig ber witnessing the similar convulsions of an partment itself brings a lot of light, they really overdosed druggie in the street, or perhaps care. Just the ability to move … understand- By Cullen Coleman Come to the Kevin P. Mahaney ’84 Cen- the quaver of a loved one’s Parkinson’s. Still ing your body lets you really understand In my last article, I focused on ter for the Arts (MCA) this Friday or Saturday another might get caught on the fundamental yourself and make your life better.” China’s plan to convert a number of at 8 p.m. to witness a profound expression of mechanical utility. Dance explores capabilities — it not only human emotion as Middlebury students take The beauty of dance lies in its ability to stretches the performer’s physicality but also coal-fired power plants to power sta- the contemporary dance world by storm. The demand such a powerful range of responses. pushes the boundaries of what that physicali- tions running on synthetic natural gas. annual Fall Dance Concert promises an eve- Whereas a painting might grace a wall for ty can convey. Watching someone dance used The premise of the article was the huge ning of original pieces showcasing student eons, dance is ephemeral. Each instant is to make me terribly uncomfortable. I felt al- increase in greenhouse gas emissions something different and intoxicating, but most embarrassed at behavior so outlandish this shift would create and the appar- Duke ’15, Stevie Durocher ’15.5 and Doug and nontraditional. As a race, we are still very ent indifference of Chinese leadership LeCours ’15, and dancers of all levels. It also nature gives it immense worth. much coming to terms with our bodies. It to climate change and carbon emissions includes the sensational Newcomers Piece This concert in particular is special. Ev- was Hardwig who suggested that many of the targets. I would therefore be remiss if featuring Krystal Egbuchulam ’18, Connor ery year the Dance Artist-in-Residence cre- greatest debates of our time have to do with in this week’s piece I did not dissect the Pisano ’18, Vanessa Dikuyama ’18 and Miguel ates a piece with dancers who have never the body, with who can do what with whose recent, and monumental, U.S-China cli- Castillo ’17.5. performed here before. Although each mem- body: reproductive rights, gay marriage, body ber has some amount of dance background, shaming and so on. mate announcement. dance is and wouldn’t have time for it if you whether it is salsa or swing, none have been We are comfortable going to the gym As the world’s largest and second did? Perfect, you are the ideal audience! challenged to investigate or express them- and lifting weights or riding a bike, but to see largest carbon emitters, China and the Amidst the grind of life at Middlebury, this selves in this kind of physical way. Tasked someone move in such an unconventional United States, respectively, had to come concert is an opportunity to exhale — to let with helping these students connect inward way is something we do not understand. As to an agreement on cutting carbon emis- go and experience the sublime rarity of not and express that connection is Hardwig. history tells us, it’s easier to judge or ignore sions in order to ensure other countries thinking. Give your mind a break and your As the choreographer, Hardwig allows what we don’t understand than to embrace it, would agree to mandatory cuts in emis- soul a treat; experience the incredible journey incredible room for individual interpretation. but embrace it we should. Much of that awk- sions. What this pact ultimately means a dance performance has to offer. Visit go/ He provides an entirely random body part wardness stems from the vulnerability of the for emissions, of course, will be deter- and a movement, hand-swipe, for instance, dancers and the trust they give the audience. mined over many years and is subject 8 p.m. Nov. 21 or 22. and then allows the dancer to make it their They offer a return to our animalistic, simpler to wild variations. However, there are a Before researching this article, I was own. He wants to free the human side, for selves. In a society where we spend so much utterly bewildered by, and impressively ig- his dancers to move so honestly that we for- few major points to take away from the norant of, contemporary dance. To help get they are dancing at all. With Newcomers, existence, the pure expression of emotion is agreement as a whole. elucidate, I spoke with the Scotty Hardwig, cathartic. From a big picture standpoint, Chi- the 2014-15 Artist-in-Residence in Dance at of physicality, of developing a sense of body. Dance is a testament to the greatness na’s plan calls for emissions to peak Middlebury, as well as several members of For this year’s work, entitled “blood pumps of our bodies. A concert is a chance to think “around” 2030, with a stated intent to the dance program. heart,” Hardwig’s research question deals differently or to not to think at all. That is a attempt to beat this deadline. It also I am still utterly bewildered. with tensegrity. He asks: If a dancer’s body beautiful sentiment, and not one we can often I think many are hesitant to attend a con- - indulge. Give yourself the chance not to think, temporary performance simply because the tion would result? What happens when that a break from extracting meaning from every medium is so abstract. We have been taught minute of life. There is beauty to be found in CHINA’s EMISSIOns all things have a purpose. As humans we are the body? The answer is something you won’t appreciating movement for its own sake and want to miss. all its connotations. Talking with Castillo and questions and demanding answers, but in Hardwig helped convey the sense of freedom the case of dance, asking how to approach a and majesty that comes with being. Watching - Each phrase has a certain sense of clarity, of a dancer inhabit every ounce of that being, expresses a goal of boosting non-fossil tive. There is no answer, no rubric — only the maturity and ownership. When I asked Cas- we forget that they are dancing. In that mo- energy to 20 percent of Chinese fuel by liberating openness of interpretation. tillo how he felt about dancing in front of an ment, we too can simply exist and appreciate 2030. The real question might not be Dance is less about communicating a audience as a newcomer, he was taken aback. art for its own sake, without the constraint of when emissions from China peak but at message to another person and more about “As an actor, I always thought of the societal constructs or our quests for meaning. what level do emissions actually crest. communicating to the self under the guid- audience, but here I haven’t thought about Contemporary dance is something few Do they peak at 50 percent above current ance of certain themes. If we open our minds the audience at all. It’s been more an inter- understand but all need. Like poetry and levels, 25 percent, 5 percent? Due to the to the dancers’ self-exploration, the lessons nal process as opposed to something to show music and all those other wonderful things, are limitless. Understanding contemporary somebody,” Castillo said. dance gives color to a life too short to go with- sheer size of China’s carbon emissions, dance is not a matter of education, but a mat- For Castillo, the journey to performance - that single number makes an enormous ter of openness. has been incredibly liberating. He came to Cullough for tickets to this Friday and Satur- difference for global emissions. One piece may appear meandering and Middlebury with the intention of being a day’s performances! On the other hand, the United States promised to set emission levels at 26 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. The proposal includes language that specifies a planned attempt to get to a 28 percent cut by 2030. If the United States hits its current target laid out in previous emis- sions plans — 17 percent below 2005 lev- els by 2020 – on the head, it will need to cut emissions by 2.3-2.8 percent an- nually between 2020 and 2025. This will require a much faster pace of emissions decreases than what is being targeted through 2020. This is an incredibly de- manding goal, barring some unforeseen technological breakthroughs. Given that the Obama administration claims that the targets can be met using existing laws, realistically, the goals may not fail legally but politically. The most interesting takeaway from China’s numbers is that they are original. By this, I mean that in the past China’s emissions targets have been nothing but “business as usual” economic and envi- ronment practices. These new numbers signal a concerted shift towards active emissions management and will require China to depart significantly from the path that most analysts have expected Beijing to take. In addition, just the fact that China is announcing climate related goals with the United States is a dra- matic shift away from the norm. In the past China has gone out of its way to uni- laterally announce these kinds of plans and establish autonomy from the inter- national community. This newfound ap- proach will hopefully lead to a closer and more productive relationship between the world’s two largest economies — a relationship that is imperative if there is alan kimara dixon to be any meaningful global change. 20arts SCIENCES novemBER 20, 2014 | science sp tlight: computer science and social justice By Toby Aicher made, tailored suit, but who can? That’s Eicks mentioned that in Vermont, 50 per- whenever you want to. If a neutral third Lawyers are expensive, and many why we have industrial, scaled up pro- cent of divorces have no lawyers, and that party can maintain this, lawyers are out Americans can’t afford quality legal cesses for providing clothing, and they’re it takes, on average, two to three years to of the picture.” representation. Last Friday, Nov. 14, perfectly adequate. Law is changing in get a divorce. A team at the Chicago Kent Finally, Goodenough talked about Vermont Law School Professors Oliver the same kind of way under the pressure School of Law designed a user-friendly the implications for this technology in Goodenough and Jeannette Eicks gave that we just can’t make this system work program that takes its clients through a litigations and legal battles. In many law- a lecture called “Computer Science and anymore, and it’s not delivering social list of legal questions traditionally asked suits there is a disparity in legal resources Social Justice” about applying recent ad- justice.” by lawyers. At the end, the client can print between the two sides. For instance, cor- vances in computer science to the legal Goodenough mentioned a few of the out a document and present an assembly porations can normally afford better rep- system that reduce legal costs, extend fair problems endemic to our legal system. of most of the necessary information to a resentation than the people suing them. access to the law and improve social jus- Lawyers are often paid by the hour and judge without having to consult a lawyer. Increasingly, however, computation is tice. They presented solutions that ranged - Another app, Shake Law, enables used to prepare cases. from streamlining contracts to replacing ciency. Additionally, the law is written in people to create, sign and send legally “This is a great leveler,” he said. many lawyers through the automation of binding contracts without a lawyer. The “Software can be used to organize and mundane legal tasks, and both professors sophisticated interface design and visual- company presents itself in contrast with analyze evidence and pick out the most were optimistic about the changes infor- ization. Goodenough was part of a panel traditional law practices. important documents to use.” mation technology could make to the le- that met at the Association of Chief Jus- “We believe that the legal market is The Vermont Law Clinic, which gal system. tices in the United States, and he found - serves low-income Vermont residents un- Goodenough began by describing the large support among them for his ideas. ogy and begging for change, and we are able to afford legal representation, was “The chief justices got the fact that driven by what legal transactions can and able to win several cases against trained and failure to provide social justice. He the system was broken,” he said. “They will be, not what they have been histori- likened legal representation to expensive see every day the fact that folks are not cally,” the company’s website advertises. Computation is impacting and dis- tailor-made suits that most people can’t getting the outcomes and access they need rupting more and more professions, even afford. from the law. We had 35 chief justices in of Shake Law. ones we don’t typically associate with “Essentially, you take every project the audience, and they were receptive of “You can sit down in a cafe and talk computer science. Goodenough and Eicks on as something brand new, you do it the notion we need to do this better.” about terms,” said Eicks. “This works if emphasized that there are many legal from the ground up and you charge your The lecturers then launched into you need a creative license agreement applications for computer science, high- clients accordingly,” he said. “On one several examples of legal computation in or a programming agreement or a non- lighting some of the big, hopefully posi- hand it’s lovely. It’d be great if everyone action. One program, A2J, addresses the disclosure agreement. Shake Law tracks tive changes that the future holds for our in this room could afford to have a hand- need for representation in divorce cases. it for you in the cloud, and you call it up legal system. Broadway Comes to Town Hall Theater By Leah Lavigne One week ago, I saw the Tony-nomi- nated Broadway production of John Stein- beck’s American classic Of Mice and Men - in Middlebury. Due to technological ad- vancements and a recent partnership be- tween major performance companies and geographic barriers to experiencing profes- sional, top-market productions are rapidly vanishing. Following the lead of programs like the Public Broadcasting Series’ Lin- coln Center Live, which has brought ac- claimed New York theatre, concerts and special events into the homes of millions of Americans for free since 1976, New York City’s Metropolitan Opera began streaming live productions to small theaters and over public radio in 2006, and the National The- atre in London followed suit in 2009, now broadcasting to over 1,400 theaters world- wide. With production costs for a Met Opera running upwards of $500,000, and tickets for popular Broadway productions selling anywhere from $100 to $400, it is no won- der that live broadcasts, with more reason- able ticket costs of $10 to $30 per person, have been gaining in popularity. The Town Hall Theater started broad- courtesy variety.com casting the Metropolitan Opera Live in James Franco and Chris O’Dowd star in Of Mice and Men, HD series soon after they opened in 2008, know, we tend to sell less. We had Helen of Oscar award nominated actor-director- Anderson said. purchasing and installing the initial neces- Mirren in Phedra in 2009 and it was abso- author-poet-artist-professor (yes, really) Though I was experiencing the theatre sary satellite technology that allowed any lutely packed, because she’s Helen Mirren. James Franco, Bridesmaids’ Chris O’Dowd of the world-renowned opera’s broadcasts There was a National Theatre broadcast of and Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester, as well the spontaneity and audience-actor partici- to appear before a small-town Vermont a play called The Audience, which is about as the directorial talents of Tony, Drama pation of the live theatrical experience, the audience. When the National Theatre in Queen Elizabeth meeting every week with Desk and Outer Critic Circles award winner multiple camera angles and beautiful HD London started their own HD broadcasting the prime minister. [Mirren] played Queen Anna D. Shapiro, the production possessed rendition of the play allowed me the unique service, the Town Hall Theater already had Elizabeth over forty years meeting with 8 the unique combination of star power and opportunity to process the big picture of the correct technology to bring some of the different prime ministers, and it was a real mainstream appeal ideal for a Broadway the sumptuous set design only seconds be- most acclaimed productions in the world to tour de force that sold out so much that we broadcast test case. fore viewing the pained emotions, lines and its repertoire. showed it again, so you really never know tears on Franco’s face, which would never The latest broadcast, the 2014 Broad- who is going to come to what.” on its closing night, July 27, 2014, review- be possible from the balcony of a Broadway way production of Of Mice and Men, was Of Mice and Men ing is almost pointless. A richly imagined theater. shown at the Town Hall Theatre twice on American play, a masterpiece exploration yet subtle set design, superb acting - espe- “The National Theatre is the greatest Tuesday, Nov. 11. In an afternoon mati- of the struggle to reach the American dream cially by O’Dowd, who was nominated for theater in the world and the caliber of the nee, a full house of high school students as viewed through the inseparable friend- the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for work they do is astonishing,” Anderson watched the broadcast in conjunction with ship of two working class men, that it may his role as strong simpleton Lennie - and said. “I used to make special trips to Eng- their study of the play. be surprising that London’s National The- smart directorial choices speak to the pro- land just to go to the National Theatre and “We especially like to carry the plays atre picked up the show. Though National duction’s multi-million dollar budget and see their work, and the fact that we can get that we know are on school reading lists, Theatre Live had made many attempts to performance in the most prestigious the- it live, here in the comfort of our little the- and of course Of Mice and Men is some- expand its marquee British theatre events atre system in America. These literally are ater in Middlebury, Vermont, is miraculous thing that every high school kid reads, so to include international offerings, Of Mice the big leagues, and the production did not and not to be missed.” and Men - disappoint. On the Tuesday of the broadcast, I had said Town Hall Theater Executive Director tion to be accepted for full production and After investing in the initial satel- a healthy number of papers to write, novels Doug Anderson. broadcast by the program. When the pro- lite technology, projector and screen, The to read and responses to draft, and it was Attendance levels have varied widely - Town Hall Theater does not have to incur for the screenings, and the evening show- sion of the play in over forty years, began its any cost per show, allowing an unlimited into town for a two and a half hour mid- ing of Of Mice and Men featured more seats 19-week New York City run at the Longacre choice of broadcasts that brings in extra in- week play. In reality, I could have chosen no better distraction. Watching this profes- Theater does not carry all of the broadcasts considered, but after the show’s two 2014 original productions. sional execution of Steinbeck’s tale moved offered by National Theatre Live simply be- Tony Award nominations and the complete “We split the ticket costs with the Na- me, broke my heart and reignited my love cause some may be too obscure to market recuperation of the show’s $3.8 million tional Theatre or the Metropolitan Opera, for the theatre, and I only needed to walk to a local audience. capital investment, the National Theatre so even if its something that I think may down the road. Tickets to National Theatre “It really depends,” Anderson said. Live team saw the potential in broadcast- only draw 50 or 60 people, I’m still making Live productions are available through the money on a night I would normally be dark, it is plays that don’t necessarily sell in this play, even offering to cover the $1 million so I feel I can go ahead and do that obscure students, and information about upcom- country. If they don’t have a major star or ti- production and distribution cost to create 19th century English comedy because it’s ing broadcasts will be available at go/tht as tle or it’s a brand new play that people don’t a broadcast. Touting the Broadway debuts just a matter of turning on the equipment,” productions are chosen and announced. november 20, 2014 | SPORTS21 Cross Country Teams Qualify for NCAAs By Bryan Holtzman entered the meet ranked fourth nationally, The women’s race played out in an unusual faction. On Saturday Nov. 15, the Panther cross region with 85 points. “We had three of our top girls leading the country teams competed in the NCAA New History was on the side of these New The women took to the course after the pack initially,” Spillane said. “MIT’s top four England regional meet hosted by Williams England teams, however, as the selection contested race, the Panthers took second to a good 50 meters in front of us. Alison and I enough to qualify for the upcoming NCAA teams from the qualify automatically for motioned to other girls to stay calm and slowly championships. region. This year the national meet with 65 move up to them. They held strong until mile In the regional, the top two teams was no different, as “We need to stay focused points while MIT won the two and then started breaking up. By mile and top seven non-qualifying individuals the Middlebury men race with 40 points. three Alison and I had closed in on their pack earned invitations to the NCAA National were awarded a bid and aggressive the whole and passed all but their top runner. However, Championship on Nov. 22 in Wilmington, and will compete as a way through. In big followed up her NESCAC Ohio. Additionally, 16 at-large bids were team at the national victory with a second-place and it worked for them yesterday.” awarded across the country for top non-auto championship for the races it is only seconds Both teams will compete on Nov. 22 at the qualifying teams. Coming off a NESCAC that separates the All- kilometer course in 21:48 NCAA Championships in Wilmington, OH. Championship meet in which the men placed As has been the Americans from the rest third and the women were victorious, the case throughout the regional champion Sarah seventh last year while the women took third. Panthers looked to punch their tickets to Ohio. season, the men were of the pack.” Quinn of MIT. The women, who won most recently won a lead by Wilder Schaaf Summer Spillane national title in 2010, are looking to get back ’14.5 and Kevin Wood ’15 crossed the line just to their winning ways. to wait 24 hours until the reveal of the at-large ’15. Schaaf took home Summer Spillane ’15 “We are hungry for the national title, but bids to know if they had secured a place at the fourth place in 21:54. also aware that we can’t over look strong national meet. Adrian Walsh ’16, making her New England teams like MIT or Johns Hopkins,” Spillane Colby continued its strong season by eight-kilometer course in 25:40. Wood was Carlson ’15.5 scored 16 points with a time of and aggressive the whole way through. In big which took fourth at NESCACs, took a surprise 14th in 25:42. Sebastian Matt ’16 was the third races it is only seconds that separate the All- Americans from the rest of the pack.” ahead of third-place MIT. Williams, which Panther Squash Teams Open Winter Seasons with Successful Weekend of Play at Wesleyan Tourney By Will Case victorious in three matches, 11-4, 11-0 every other position. Neither the men’s nor the women’s side The Panther squash teams kicked off After dominating Connecticut won its match. their 2014-2015 seasons in Connecticut Charlotte Dewey ’15 defeated her last weekend as both the men’s and Pioneer opponent at number two, as did the Middlebury men squared off with both salvaged bright spots for the women’s teams began play in the Anne Wymard ’15 at number three and Wesleyan in the afternoon to rack up a Panther men and women, claiming Rosenbaum Squash Center at the first-year Liddy Renner ’18 in the fourth victories for the Panthers in the ninth Wesleyan Invitational tournament. slot. In the bottom half of the lineup, In the number-one position, Andrew slots. Ellen won in a clean sweep of her The women’s team began by stomping Katie Dewey ’15, Lily Bogle ’18, Caroline Jung ’16 fell to his opponent from opponent Brice Rothenberg, 11-6 in the out Smith College with nine matches to Wesleyan in straight sets. Andrew first game, and remained dominant with 11-1 triumphs in both the second and the The Pioneers played without for Middlebury. third games. Jacqueline Zhou, a senior who plays In the afternoon match, the Panthers Harrison Croll ’16 at three and four. Meanwhile, Krant won in four sets, in their top slot, because she sustained took on host school Wesleyan, posting Though Will Hanley ’15.5 fell at number and after being tied one to one going into an injury while playing Head Coach another commanding victory in which five, William Kurth ’18, David Cromwell the third, dominated with 11-2 and 11-4 Tim Bacon at practice during the week. the only slot in which Cardinals won ’16 and Robert Galluccio ’15 won their victories. Instead of Zhou, Smith’s Jana Chan was the top slot. The only other slots in matches to give Middlebury the team The squash teams will be back in played in the top slot for the Pioneers. which the Cardinals won games were the victory. Saskia Pownall-Gray ’16 had no problem third and ninth, with the Panther player On Sunday, the Panthers headed to against Tufts in the Middlebury Squash with Chan, as she began her season dominating her Cardinal opponent in Trinity to take on the vaunted Bantams. Center. Panthers Win Early-Season Tourney the middlebury By Remo Plunkett eight apiece. Additionally, the Middlebury team knocked The Middlebury women’s basketball team After holding a comfortable lead for the great eight began their season with a pair of victories on majority of the second half Middlebury earned the road against out of conference opponents RANKING TEAM Plunkett’s Predictions Endicott and Smith on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Effectively fending off offensive efforts Sunday, Nov. 16, respectively. The squad while continuing to convert allowed the Field Hockey participated in the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament the Panthers in this previous summer after Panthers to maintain a double-digit lead for It’s not the Catalina Wine serving for three seasons as the top assistant the majority of the contest. Eager to claim the at Smith College, earning a win over Endicott 1 Mixer. But it’s the NCAA coach at NESCAC rival Bowdoin. tournament championship title, the Panthers victory over the host school in the tournament Following Saturday’s victory, the Panthers championship game the following day. advanced to face Smith in the championship cross country The Panthers opened their season with game of the tournament. Middlebury entered On to the NCAA Championship the matchup with considerable energy, Mirroring her performance from the 2 intensity, taking a 14-0 lead against Endicott for both teams. Middlebury maintained a commanding lead, Women’s hockey and a game-high 11 rebounds. Teammate 3 Sweepin’ Mules left and right. 25 points throughout the remainder of the take their lone lead of the contest. Coolidge added an additional seven points, The sides traded scoring opportunities eight rebounds and a game-high four steals. Women’s basketball Big opening weekend for the for her efforts against Endicott and Smith. 4 Panthers, who sit at 2-0. The Middlebury women’s basketball contest, landing a layup to spark the with a three point shot from Shannon Saywell team walks away from a successful opening Panther’s early 14-0 scoring streak, in which and a pair of free throws, cutting her team’s Men’s Basketball the championship of the Tyler Tip-Off 5 Buzzer beaters for days. Solid from their early disadvantage, ultimately Tournament. “I think this weekend went way to start the season. intermission, the Panthers mounted a 10-4 so well because we stayed composed and twelve minutes of the half. The two teams scoring run, concluded by a Kaufman three disciplined on offense and defense. We Swimming 6 This team will be lethal when favor of Middlebury. was a lot of good ball movement and hustle they participate in bigger Middlebury continued to bolster its lead Kaufman, in only the second game of her meets later in the season. as the second half commenced, recording made it a point to work together as a cohesive a game-high 25 point advantage on two day, earned all-tournament recognition, and unit which sparked our offense and motivated Men’s Hockey occasions. The Panther defense held set a new program single-game record for our defense.” A bit of a slow start with a big Endicott’s shooters to just 22.5 percent completing 20 free throws. The team looks to carry their momentum 7 loss and a tie up in Maine, but Middlebury assumed more defensive from the weekend into upcoming contests on this squad has potential. responsibility throughout the second half the road. The 2-0 Middlebury squad will face 45.0 percent scoring average. Offensively, as Smith pushed to narrow the score. The Castleton on Thursday, Nov. 20 followed by squash Sarah Kaufman ’18 posted 10 points and Panthers edged out strong advantages in Salve Regina on Saturday, Nov. 22. Not an awesome showing at 10 rebounds, while Sabrina Weeks ’18 and 8 Trinity. But it’s Trinity, they don’t really lose. 22sports | november 20, 2014 By Hailey Cosseboom team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division- - - - - - - - - - - - - as defensive player of the year for Beth Sul- - - - - - Fritz parker when she drove the ball down the left side of Men’s Hoops Opens Season with Two Wins By Andrew Rigas points in less than two minutes that helped Swimming Defeated in Opening Weekend By Emily Bustard by the Numb3rs 20 we’ve been in as a team at this point in the 00:01 19 3 387 november 20, 2014 | SPORTS23 By Fritz Parker in the 18th minute to give the Panthers shots coming in the final period of play. The Panthers eventually found an op- The Middlebury women’s hockey a 2-0 lead going into the first intermis- Middlebury was 1 for 6 on power plays, portunity for another shot past Thulin team opened their 2014-2015 season sion. while Colby failed to convert on all 5 of in the third period, as Janka Hlinka ’18 this past weekend, Nov. 15 and 16, with Five minutes into the second period, their man-up opportunities. – with assists from Fluke and Watson – a doubleheader against conference foe Elizabeth Wulf ’18 netted the first goal of For the weekend’s second game on added an insurance goal for Middlebury Colby. The Panthers outscored the visit- her college career with assists from Julia Sunday afternoon, both teams made to make the score 2-0. A pair of late pow- ing Mules 9-1 on the weekend, en route Wardwell ’16 and Hannah Bielawski ’15. switches in goal, with Jessica Thulin er plays allowed the Panthers to run out to a pair of wins. Despite having to go on the penalty kill replacing Crites for Colby, and Maddie the clock and secure the win by the same After narrowly missing qualifica- twice in the period, the Panthers kept Marsh ’15 taking the place of Annabelle score. tion for the NCAA tournament a year pressure on the Mule defense through- Jones ’15 in goal for the Panthers. While Middlebury outshot Colby 27-13 while ago, Middlebury enters the new season out, nearly earning goals on two man- Thulin played an outstanding game in earning the win, and the Panthers did a ranked fourth in the Division III hock- down breakaways. Colby goalkeeper An- goal, she could not help her team on the particularly stellar job on penalty kill in ey national poll. As the highest ranked gelica Crites recorded eight saves in the offensive end, as Panther goalkeeper the game, holding the Mules scoreless team from the NESCAC, the Panthers second period to keep her team within Marsh recorded her first shutout of the despite seven power-play opportunities. trail only reigning national champion three goals from a comeback. season in Middlebury’s 2-0 win. Middlebury was 1 for 5 on power plays in Plattsburgh State, in-state rival Norwich After Colby’s Carolyn Fuwa was called Just a minute into the game, a trip- the game. University and Elmira College. for a holding penalty in the third minute ping call against Colby’s Sasha Fritts Following the weekend’s games, Wat- Though Middlebury was favored to of the final period, Watson scored for gave Middlebury a power-play opportu- son was named NESCAC Player of the win, the opening weekend against Colby Middlebury just as the penalty expired nity. Watson was able to make the most Week. A first-time honoree, Watson has nearly tripped up the team in past to give the Panthers a 4-0 lead. Nikki of that opportunity, burying a feed from scored a pair of goals in the two games years. Just last season, the Panthers es- Donato got the Mules on the board later Maddie Winslow ’18 in the back of the against Colby, while also contributing a caped Waterville with a narrow 2-1 vic- in the period, but it was too little too late net to give Middlebury a 1-0 lead. The pair of assists. tory on opening night. The opener last for Colby. two teams traded power-play advantag- After starting the season 2-0, the Saturday night in Kenyon arena was not Bielawski’s first goal of the sea- es for the rest of the period, with neither Middlebury squad will take to the road so close. son kicked off a three-goal run for team managing to score. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and Senior forward Emily Fluke ’15 got Middlebury over the game’s final 10 The second period was a quiet one on 23, for a pair of matchups with Trinity. the Panthers on the board in just the sec- minutes, with Aiello and Victoria Laven the scoreboards, as Thulin and Marsh Early-season play will culminate in a ond minute of play, taking advantage of ’17 adding goals of their own down the kept the attackers at bay with strong tournament at Plattsburgh State at the an early power-play opportunity to give stretch. By the final horn the scoreboard play in the net. Thulin, who would end end of the month, where the Panthers Middlebury a 1-0 lead. Carly Watson ’17 read 7-1 in Middlebury’s favor. the game with 25 saves, made 10 in the will face number one Plattsburgh State assisted Fluke’s goal. Allie Aiello ’17 soon The Panthers outshot the Mules 31-11 second period alone to keep her team in and number three Elmira. added an insurance goal for Middlebury in the opener, with nearly half of those the game, as the score remained 1-0. By Charlie Ascher against Colby started off much better highlighted an issue that plagued the best efforts, the game ended in a 2-2 for the Panthers, who were able to put Panthers all weekend: special teams tie. Middlebury ended the weekend with The Middlebury Men’s Hockey team a lot of pressure on Colby in the open- play. Middlebury surrendered two pow- a record of 0-1-1, and one point in the did not start out the season the way they ing frame by outshooting them 16 to 7. er play goals over the weekend, and was standings. would have liked. The Panthers fell to Middlebury finally found pay dirt and unable to convert with the man advan- The Panthers will work hard this Bowdoin 6-0, then tied Colby 2-2 in back scored the lone goal of the first when tage despite having fifteen minutes of week at practice now that they know to back away games on Nov. 15 and 16. Gisonti stuffed a shot inside the left post power play time over the two games. Pi- where they stand in comparison to other Vincent Gisonti ’18, who scored the first and past Colby’s goaltender with just mental believes that special teams suc- teams. “We realize that we have to work goal of his collegiate hockey career, and over five minutes remaining. Mike Naj- cess should come with more effort. a little harder,” said Pimentel, who is Jake Charles ’16 tallied Middlebury’s jar ’17 picked up the assist on the goal. The score stayed tied for the remain- “excited for us to execute at the level only two goals of the weekend. The first period represented, in Pi- der of the third, and the two teams found that I know we are capable of.” Middlebury drew a tough opening mentel’s eyes, the best hockey the team themselves in overtime. Exciting mo- Men’s Hockey will have their home match-up against Bowdoin, last year’s played all weekend. Pimentel explained ments occurred on both ends of the ice, opener this Friday, Nov. 21 against Tufts NESCAC champions. Firing a flurry of that “one of our team goals for this year with Moorfield-Yee turning back a rash at 7:00 p.m., followed by another home shots early, Bowdoin took the lead two is to win every first period, and out- of Colby shots, and the Panthers getting game on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 4:00 p.m. minutes and 45 seconds into the first pe- shoot our opponents. We outshot our stymied by the Colby goaltender on a against Connecticut College. riod on a wrap-around goal that found opponent on Sunday, and we did achieve partial breakaway. Despite both teams’ its way past Middlebury goalie Mike Pe- one of our team goals by winning that ters ’15. After the opening score the game first period.” remained firmly in control of the Polar The strong Middlebury pressure con- Bears, as they proceeded to score two tinued into the second period as the panther sc0reboard goals in each period. Peters stopped 25 Panthers went up two to nothing 30 sec- of 31 shots in the loss, while the Bowdoin onds after a Colby timeout just over 12 Field hockey heads down to W goaltender stopped 20 of 20 Middlebury minutes into the period. Charles took field hockey vs. Ursinus 5-1 Lexington, Virginia to face the shots for the shutout. a pass from Ronald Fishman ’16 and Co-captain Derek Pimentel ’15, while put it past Colby’s goaltender to double The Panthers closely defeated the men’s basketball vs. U.N.E. 69-67 w hosting Nor’easters off a last-second disappointed with the outcome of the the Middlebury lead. Unfortunately, conversion by Connor Huff ’16. Bowdoin game, remained confident in the Mules were able to slip one by the A strong Middlebury goaltending the team’s ability to adapt and recover. Middlebury goaltender Liam Moorfield- men’s hockey vs. Colby 2-2 T effort prevented the Mules from “We had a lot of young guys in the line- Yee ’16 just over a minute later to bring converting in the overtime period. up, so it will take some time before they the Panther lead back down to one. The team went 2-0 on the road at get used to the level of play and the new W the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament to Just seven minutes into the third, women’s Basketball vs. Smith 67-50 begin their season. system this year.” There are nine first- Colby was able to even up the score with years on the 27-man roster. Clean sweep of the Mules for a power play goal when their forwards w Middlebury. They beat Colby twice It took only 24 hours for the young crashed the net. women’s hockey vs. Colby 2-0 over the weekend to begin their team to start to adapt, as Sunday’s game This lapse in the Panther defense season at 2-0.
Closest to: How high will women’s editors’ picks
YES FOURTH NO TRAIL BLAZERS This team has come close in the Just like their national ranking. I just don’t see it happening. I like Portland. past. This is their year.
REMO PLUNKETT (19-11, .633)
NO FIFTH NO GRIZZLIES I wouldn’t call them the favorite just I bet they sneak in just in front of The women have this one down, but 20 straight home wins don’t lie. yet, but Middlebury’s got as good a Williams. I’m not sure the guys are up for this shot as anyone. one just yet. Fritz Parker (62-56, .525)
OF COURSE THIRD NO WARRIORS This team is unstoppable. The team has done so well this The women have a good chance of According to a reliable source, season that they’re bound to winning, but the men will be faced place high in the championship. with more of a challenge. catching up to an electric offense.” Emily Bustard (13-17, .433) sports November 20, 2014 | 24 Virginia Bound
Fritz Parker
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