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Da v i d s o n Co l l e g e We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Vo l u m e 102, Nu m b e r 9 Flickerball: Freshman fun or blood sport? College reviews requirements for graduation Er i c Sa w y e r Staff Writer
The college has begun a process of re- viewing the graduation requirements. Since the requirements in place today were origi- nally adopted in the 1980s, over 60% of the faculty was brought into the existing system. Looking carefully at the graduation require- ments is specified in the strategic plan within the larger context of looking at Davidson’s education and curriculum. Changes to the requirements will only affect students that enroll after their adoption. The distribution requirements are a subset of the total graduation requirements, which include additional requirements such as for- eign language and the fulfillment of all finan- cial debts to the college. “I think right now a lot of discussion is focusing on those distri- bution requirements and how they should be expressed,” said Clark Ross, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty. In addition to a faculty disconnect with the current system, many feel that the dis- tribution requirements have some problems. “There’s a sense that our current require- There have been several serious flickerball injuries this year, which some people attribute to the change from “flag” to “touch” play. Both Men’s and Women’s Flickerball ments are somewhat arbitrarily cobbled to- Championships will take place the weekend before Thanksgiving break. gether,” Jenner Gibson ’11, SGA Academic Sa r a h We l t y mikwu. “I had to go to the ER to get stitches, “Other than that incident,” she said, “it’s just Policy Committee chair and Educational Pol- Staff Writer and I had to go to the dentist the next day to been some scraped-up knees and sore ham- icy Committee member, said. “They reflect get checked out.” strings.” an odd mixture of departmental preference This month, another Flickerball sea- But Polo didn’t walk away from the in- Although some have blamed the change and unclear disciplinary distinctions.” son comes to a close. Flickerball is the part cident unscathed, either. He discovered that from “flag” play to “touch” for this season’s “There [are] three departments that [have] football, part ultimate Frisbee hybrid we all Meremikwu’s tooth had literally broken off many injuries, head Flickerball referee Dan what I call a certain privilege: math, history know and love that drives freshman halls to in his shoulder. Keller said injuries were consistent between and religion,” Ross added. “You [have] to turn out in droves each year to take part in the “I have a hole in my shoulder that requires both methods of play. take a course in one of those or transfer in a healthy competition. stitches but can’t be stitched up because it is “I took three or four to the ER this year,” course.” Other requirements, such as the lab Unfortunately, this Flick- Keller said. “I wasn’t science requirement, are satisfied by courses erball season has not been so “I tackled… and was spinning around head referee last year, so from several departments. kind to a few ill-fated members I can’t be sure about the “And sometimes the categorization of of the freshman class. when Ike came running into us. I didn’t number, but I believe it classes doesn’t seem to make sense,” noted Two young men, Chris was three or four…You John Swallow, Chair of the Graduation Re- Polo ’14 and Ike Meremikwu realize what happened at first…” really only hear about quirements Team. “It’s possible to take a ’14, were playing on the same the bad injuries. Injuries number of classes that appear to be in dif- team in the last game before the Flickerball a human bite mark and there is too much bac- are mostly minor.” ferent categories, but may be quite similar. play-offs when calamity struck. teria to seal under the skin,” Polo said. “It “To an extent, injuries are unavoidable,” And that doesn’t to anyone suggest that a “Ike and I were playing defensive line wasn’t until six days later that my bite mark Verlin said. “The truth is, there was no dirty student in that case is filling out the notion and we both tackled the quarterback,” said had finally stopped bleeding.” play in these incidents. We try to regulate, of breadth.” Polo. “I tackled… and was spinning around Another freshman, Andrew Kelleher ’14, make sure they don’t get too rough, but “One of the supporting strategies in the when Ike came running into us. I didn’t real- suffered a broken clavicle during a regular there’s nothing else we could do.” strategic plan is to have a greater number of ize what happened at first… “ season Flickerball game. “This is just a fluke season,” Keller said. students so that we can have a greater num- “It wasn’t until [Ike] was groaning that I “I dove into the end zone and just felt a “Everyone just goes fast and they go hard, ber of faculty,” Swallow said. This will en- realized something was wrong. I pulled him crack,” he said. and that’s how it’s going to end up. There’s able the college to expand its curriculum and off, and he grabbed his face… I could see Molly Verlin ’11, a second year Flicker- not much you’re going to do to fix that. Ev- major offerings by hiring faculty with differ- blood running from in between his fingers. ball referee, was refereeing when Kelleher eryone plays hard, especially the boys,” ent areas of expertise. We ended up getting things cleaned up and I was injured. Keller said. “It’s not anything that can really However, the departments in which new got back out and played,” he said. “That was the worst injury I’ve seen,” be prevented unless you want people to stop faculty are hired are informed by the gradu- “I received multiple cuts in my mouth, Verlin said, adding that Flickerball inju- and my front tooth was chipped,” said Mere- ries are generally minor and rarely serious. See Flickerball, page 2 See Requirements, page 2
Following a vote Dance Ensemble per- The Davidson College men’s by the faculty, the fomed its fall show last soccer team upset the Col- college approved a weekend. The program lege of Charleston Cougars new major in Latin featured 11 dances, cover- to advance into the SoCon American Studies ing various styles such as semifinals. Davidson will at Tuesday’s faculty swing, salsa, step, ballet, next play the Wofford Terri- ers on Friday. meeting. and hip-hop. see ARTS, page 5 see nEWS, page 2 see SPORTS, page 12 2 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Ne w s Flickerball comes to a close: Injuries forgotten, Continued from page 1 playing hard.” 2010 Men’s Tournament Bracket “It’s unfortunate,” he said. Many of the injured students agreed that Gentlemen’s Club of 1st Watts their accidents were unavoidable-- to an ex- 1st Watts tent. Deuce Rich “Mine really wasn’t a contact-related in- jury... It was my prerogative to dive into the end zone,” Kelleher said. Four Horsemen “I honestly believe this incident was a Bad News Bears freak accident and that the rules and regula- Bad News Bears (2nd Belk) tions as they are now are fine,” Polo said. 11-14 11-21 “But,” he added, “If we had been playing 1st Belk West with flags, there would have been no need to grab the quarterback, thus preventing me 1st Belk and Ike from hitting each other, because we Base Rich Brow Nouts would be reaching for flags around the waist. But a mouth guard could have specifically 3rd Belk prevented some of the damage done [in our case].” Team Ham 4th Rich When asked what steps could be taken to 4th Rich prevent future injuries, Keller replied, “We’re 4th Rich doing what we can.” The faculty in charge of Flickerball, Di- rector of Club Sports Allen Sutton, declined to comment on the season’s many injuries. Team 11 examines Davidson curriculum’s focus on globalization Ke l l y Wi l s o n gionally and more topically focused programs “We will be sending a final report to the ad- facilitator of discussion,” he said. “But even- News Editor (such as Development Studies, International ministration and to the group that’s supervising tually if the interdisciplinary programs and Public Health or World Literature). We didn’t the implementation of the Strategic Plan fairly specific curricular changes are approved by In an attempt to continue its legacy of aca- create those programs; we simply recommend- soon,” Berkey continued. “But there’s not go- the faculty, that could have an enormous and demic excellence in the liberal arts, Davidson is ed that the college consider approving them if ing to be much in that report by way of specific positive impact by expanding the range of cur- seeking to ensure that globalization is included individual faculty members were interested in recommendations as there was with our first ricular options for students.” in the curriculum. Charged with this task is an proposing them.” report on interdisciplinary programs.” In addition to Berkey, faculty on Team 11 appointed group of faculty, staff and students Some of those programs are already com- Berkey made a point to squelch rumors include Chris Alexander, Amanda Ewington, selected by the committee overseeing the ing to fruition. On Tuesday the faculty voted about the potential for changes in how often Michelle Gruslin, Hun Lye, Ken Menkhaus implementation of Davidson’s Strategic Plan. approved a major in Latin American Studies. language classes meet. “There are no plans to and Angela Willis. Two students who gradu- This group, called “Team 11,” was formed in “I anticipate that there will be other pro- have language classes meet five days a week,” ated last year were also involved in the team’s the summer of 2009 and is planning to submit posals for either majors or concentrations go- Berkey said. “Faculty teaching in foreign lan- discussions: Upasana Khatri ’10 and Krista its final report by December of this year. ing forward in East Asian Studies, South Asian guages, literatures and cultures have talked Timeus ’10. “Team 11 was one of quite a few teams that Studies, Middle East Studies, and probably about many things, perhaps including that, but Davidson Offers New Major were constituted to draw up plans to implement some other interdisciplinary ones as well in the this was certainly not the center of conversa- in Latin American Studies tion, and there is no chance it will happen or various portions of the Strategic Plan,” said coming year or two,” Berkey said. These po- At Tuesday’s faculty meeting, a new ma- Professor of History Jonathan Berkey, who was tential interdisciplinary programs would draw even be formally proposed right now.” jor in Latin American Studies was approved. appointed Chair of the team. “We discussed from a number of existing departments rather However, he did advise students to take “Once a student has completed all require- how to work globalization into the curriculum than create their own separate departments. advantage of the opportunity they have at Da- ments for the major she or he can be certified and how the curriculum should respond to the Given the importance of language in glo- vidson to study another language. “Whether as a major in Latin American Studies,” said increasing globalization of the world in which balization, Team 11 has most recently been language classes meet three days or five days a Clark Ross, Vice President for Academic we live.” re-examining Davidson’s foreign language week or whatever, students should take them,” Affairs and Dean of Faculty. The group’s key recommendations, which program. “Many of us felt that the study of he said. “One of the best things you can do in The major was proposed by Dr. Jane they made last year, have already been incor- foreign languages might be something that an undergraduate education is to learn languag- Mangan, Associate Professor of History porated into the college’s policies. “Our rec- would be useful for us to look at since in a glo- es.” who specializes in the history of early Latin ommendations focused principally on creating balized world the more languages one knows, Although Team 11’s work is exciting and America space for the creation of a variety of interdis- the better,” Berkey said. “Certain members of has the potential to affect Davidson students “We are pleased about this addition to our curriculum and appreciative to Dr. Man- ciplinary programs, either majors or concen- the team have held a series of very frank and in the long term, Berkey notes that he doesn’t gan for her excellent work with other col- trations, in both Area Studies (things like East productive discussions with the members of the think that many of the team’s recommendations leagues to propose this major and now to will have a major influence on students right Asian Studies, Middle East Studies or Latin various departments which teach foreign lan- begin implementing it,” Ross said. American Studies) and a series of other less re- guages and cultures. now. “Our team has been really just kind of a Requirements: Inspired by student feedback, knowledge, involvement requirements is a lengthy process. “On the Although specific decisions have not been Continued from page 1 conversation among primarily faculty but students as well,” Swallow said. The Gradu- one hand we don’t want to rush this pro- made, there are some ideas under discussion. ation Requirements Team’s work will pass cess,” Sellers said. “We want to make sure “A lot of people are persuaded by this sort ation requirements. “As we are hiring new through the Educational Policy Committee we thoroughly discuss all the important ideas of third-third-third idea,” Swallow said. “A faculty…we want to make sure that we’re… before its final submission to the faculty as and proposals that the faculty have, and that third of your college experience should be covering what will be the future needs of the a whole. we have. But on the flip side, we don’t want some sort of breadth; a third should be your institution,” Ross said. Modifying the gradu- The Graduation Requirements Team to spend five years trying to figure this out, major; a third should be completely open.” ation requirements will also articulate the includes two student members, Billy Hack- because I think that would wear everyone A separate committee chaired by Dr. goals of the institution and provide future enson ’13 and Hannah Pommersheim ’11. out.” Verna Case, Associate Dean for Teaching, students with a system of which the current “Based on my conversations, our job is to re- The implementation process will even- Learning and Research, is working on devel- faculty can feel ownership. ally start to solicit student feedback,” Hack- tually require narrowing down a range of oping a separate possible graduation require- The adoption of new graduation require- enson said. After all, the requirements are proposals to just one, which will take some ment to participate in an in-depth experience, ments will ultimately be decided by a faculty ultimately about students’ educations. time. According to Swallow, the final docu- or Experiential Learning and Reflection (EX- vote, but there is a lot of work required to get For instance, Hackenson noted that that ment will have to “[set] out what the catego- PLR). The requirement might include things there. The process has already begun. “We our education resembles the shape of the let- ries would be in the requirements” as well as such as focused research or a study abroad solicited a lot of input through an open-ended ter “T.” A major allows depth in one area, “how you could reasonably decide whether experience, although the committee has not request to faculty,” said Pat Sellers, Associ- but the rest is only breadth. “I suggested, in a course fit a category” and “a rationale made public any decisions about what quali- ate Dean for Curriculum. “We also had a se- looking at our requirements, there should be for ‘Why this particular system of require- fies for EXPLR. ries of small group meetings with a lot of the opportunities for me to dive deeper in other ments?’” It will also have to answer potential “Engaged learning, such as that proposed faculty.” things I might be interested in,” Hackenson objections and provide a clear rationale for for the EXPLR requirement, enriches the tra- One of the groups involved in putting added. why the new proposal is a good one in order ditional liberal arts experience, and it helps together a proposal ultimately to be submit- Ross also notes the utility of student in- to grab a majority of the faculty vote. students assess possible career options or life ted to the body of faculty is the Graduation volvement because “a lot of students have “Decisions haven’t been made, and I goals,” Case explained. “Experiential learn- Requirements Team. “The Graduation Re- more up to date knowledge about how Da- think that’s something that’s important,” ing that is truly immersive and challenging quirements Team is a group of faculty, staff vidson’s requirements compare to those of Hackenson said. “We’re solely in discussions often has a life changing impact that comple- and students who are trying to lead an effort other schools.” and trying to look at holistically what will be ments what happens in liberal arts course- of gathering a large amount of opinion and A thoughtful review of the graduation best for Davidson College.” work.” Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 3 Ne w s teams start their fights for tournament victories 2010 Women’s Tournament Bracket 4th Litte Girls 3rd Rich 3rd Rich 3rd Rich is Fit First Belk West
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Sustainability efforts earn college B+ on “Green Report Card” Part one of a three part series exloring what Davidson is doing to “go green” Ma r g a r e t Ho l t Sm i t h Green Building, Student Involvement, and Roberts says she is, “more focused on sus- neutrality is a long-term one. Layout Editor Investment Priorities, while Climate Change tainability in the food world at Davidson” When asked what the Climate Action & Energy, as in previous years, received the a category that received a B on the green Plan currently means for Davidson, Presi- The College Sustainability Report Card lowest grade on the report card. report card. dent Tom Ross said, “The Climate Action annually evaluates campus and endowment From 2008 to 2011 the biggest improve- Roberts’ position allows her to maintain plan is Davidson’s plan for the future. It’s sustainability activities at colleges and uni- ment was in the Administration category – the community garden and educate students our guide for how we are reducing our car- versities in the United States and Canada. Davidson earned a D in 2008, and an A for about what they’re eating. She’s also in- bon footprint over time. It’s a long horizon Through a lens of sustainability – which 2011. Ad- volved in the and there are many factors the go into reach- greenreportcard.org defines as “meeting the ministration “I hope that the college will continue Food Club ing neutrality.” A few things the college has needs of the present without compromis- sustainabil- on campus, planned with neutrality in mind include a ing the ability of future generations to meet ity efforts to explore alternative energy, and do where she geothermal coil system to reduce some of their own needs” – the report card evaluated in 2008, as more with energy conservation.” hopes to our reliance on coal-powered energy pro- the 300 institutions with the largest endow- cited in the “bring more duction, as well as retrofitting Baker. The ments. green report -Tom Ross sustainable college’s rating for Climate Change & En- The hope for the report card is that it card, include food to cam- ergy is sure to improve as Davidson ap- will encourage sustainability as a priority. Davidson’s recognition as an arboretum and pus and educate students on what sustain- proaches neutrality. The assessment focused on nine categories: the Environmental Action Coalition’s in- able food is and how they can eat more sus- Ross added, “I hope that the college will Administration, Climate Change & Energy, volvement with recycling on campus. The tainably.” continue to explore alternative energy, and Food & Recycling, Green Building, Student most recent report card listed many more While providing primarily local food on do more with energy conservation.” Involvement, Transportation, Endowment administration efforts, including the sus- campus would boost the report card rating, Transparency, Investment priorities, and tainability components of the master and Roberts recognizes that a systemic change In the next two parts of this sustain- Shareholder Engagement. The report card strategic plans, the Sustainability Council’s would be required. “There are financial ability series, the campus’s commitment to grades institutions in each category, as well completion of the climate action plan, a sus- and systemic hurdles,” Roberts comments, neutrality as well as student involvement in as averaging the categories (all weighted tainability fellow on campus, and the energy “kitchens on campus are not designed to be Davidson’s sustainability efforts will be ex- equally) to determine an overall grade. efficiency of campus appliances. able to cook everything from scratch, a sus- plored. If you have a campus sustainability Davidson College received a grade of Kaitlin Roberts ’13, food systems educa- tainable solution would require long-term initiative that you would like to have fea- B+ on the 2011 report card for its sustain- tor for Dining Services, commented on ad- planning.” tured in the Davidsonian please email mh- ability efforts. This is a vast improvement ministration efforts saying, “They are doing As mentioned, the Climate Change and [email protected]. from its’ grade of C- in 2008. In 2009 and the best that they can right now, and they Energy category brought Davidson the low- 2010 the college received a C+ and a B+, are having conversations about sustainabil- est grade on the report card. Though the You can see the full Green Report card respectively. ity. They are taking steps in the right direc- college has signed the Climate Action Plan at:
WHO/WHAT AREWho are theTHE 12 courrieres? 12 And why COURRIERES? are this be the work of a communications class they inundating our campus with owls? In exploring the prevalence of media as a news the past two weeks, I have seen or heard source in the lives of students? Or are the PCC about owls plastered to bulletin boards, owl symbols promoting awareness for an hidden in napkin dispensers, taped in bath- endangered species? Despite their preva- rooms, attached lence across Update: to podiums, “I have no idea who sent this! I campus, the stuffed in mail- owls seem Connor House Each year, Connor House works hard to boxes and left certainly didn’t send this to the printer. targeted to raise money for “Friends for an earlier breast on car wind- particular in- All I know is that a lot of people are cancer test.” This year has been no different. shields. Keith dividuals. The talking about the owls.” October 25-29th was breast cancer aware- Kellum, ‘11, group claim- ness week, and Connor House hosted numer- even reported -Keith Kellum ing responsi- ous events, including “bounce it 4 bosoms,” printing an owl bility for the panels, drink pink, open houses, a campus- symbol on his PawPrint account, “I have no owls, the 12 Courrieres, sends emails to wide sisterhood, and passing out treats and idea who sent this! I certainly didn’t send prominent students on campus applauding silly bands to raise awareness. this to the printer. All I know is that a lot of the role they play in the community. Is this The logo above is the picture that appears Connor is currently organizing Bo- people are talking about the owls. I think a FLY promotion, a secret society, or just on the 12 Courrieres blog (12courrieres. som Buddies, a gala to spread awareness my roommate might have even found one a joke? One thing is certain, though, cam- blogspot.com). It also appeared in the about breast cancer and to raise funds for on his PawPrint account, too!” Rumored pus is abuzz with owls and 12 courrieres. mailboxes of students last week. “Friends.” This year’s Bosom Buddies will Facebook, Twitter, blog, and YouTube pag- Readers, to quote the group’s YouTube vid- take place on March 12, 2011. There will be es might even exist for the group. Could eo, “what do you know?” a dinner, raffle, silent and live auctions and a speaker. Last year, Connor House raised over $50,000, putting their funds raised at over Crime Log: November 3rd- 10th $150,000 in the last five years alone. Between Breast Cancer Awareness Keeping you informed about criminal activity on campus each week Week and Bosom Buddies, Connor puts on Nature Location Date/time Date/time occured Disposition a number of other events to raise funds and reported awareness. This year, they have instituted a new fundraising plan called “Babysitting for Poss. Malt Beverage Martin 11/07/10 0026 11/07/10 0026 hrs Dean Bosoms!” Between now and March, Connor Underage Court F hrs Referral girls will donate their time to local families, Poss. Malt Beverage BSC 11/07/10 0040 11/07/10 0030 hrs Dean and all proceeds from the babysitting will go toward their donation to Friends. Underage hrs Referral Poss. Malt Beverage BSC 11/07/10 0223 11/07/10 Dean Underage hrs 00200hrs Referral Visit the Bosom Buddies website at: Larceny- allother Belk 09/26/10 0717 11/08/10 1143 hrs Closed/ http://sites.google.com/site/ Follow-up hrs unfounded connorbosombuddies/ Th e Da v i d s o n i a n 5 We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Ar t s & Li v i n g Dance Ensemble storms the stage The Wellness appeared in both of these pieces, as well as her dances: the first called “Presenting… The Corner: St a c i e Bi n n e y own dance co-choreographed by Kendrick Dirty South Luda Style: We Don’t Crump; We Staff Writer Miles ’12 for the Davidson Dance Team. Twork!” and the second a co-choreographed With high-energy music like Kevin Rudolf’s piece with Damion Samuels ‘12 and Emily Vigil for Dance Ensemble’s Fall Show was held “You Make the Rain Fall” and “Shooting Deibert ‘11 for the Shades of Brown step this past weekend in the Duke Family Star” (David Rush ft. Pitbull, Kevin Rudolf team. Performance Hall, and, as always, drew a and LMFAO), this piece continued along the Shades of Brown always draws huge large supporting audience. The program line of enthusiasm, excitement and skillful support from the student body as their dances victims included only eleven dances this year, but dance moves that other numbers contributed couple with theatrical elements; this year Ja c q u i Lo g a n the variety of performances and energy of the to the show. included Inspector Gadget-like detective Staff Writer participants still fostered a wonderful viewing Ashley Mincey ’11 choreographed two themes, with white glow-in-the-dark gloves experience. that obviously Last week the mental health awareness pleased the group, Changing Minds, in conjunction The Dance audience as with the GSA, hosted a candlelight vigil Ensemble evidenced by honoring all survivors and victims of suicide. President Rayna the applause Standing in the Sculpture Garden in front of McKenzie ’11 the dancers the library, a group of 20-25 students and and Technical received when faculty gathered to light candles and pay Director Diane this surprise their respects. As part of the event three Kaliris ’11 element students shared how suicide has touched their opened the appeared own lives. Each narrator told an emotional show with onstage. story that reminded every listener of a very announcements Davidson’s important fact: Davidson is not a community and gratitude for Gamut Dance immune to the effects of mental illness. the audience. Company also In a beautiful showcase of support, the They also performed an small circle of participants gave comfort, tears reminded us that interpretive and hugs to those students whom suicide has we are always piece entitled impacted. They also offered a silent moment welcome to cheer Shoe Size 3 ½ of reflection to honor all those who have lost and encourage Narrow, which their lives – especially the millions of people the dancers— brought to light this small community has never known and an option of the practice of will never meet. This moment of silence was which audience foot binding also dedicated to the gay teens that recently members usually as the dancers took their lives after experiencing torturous take advantage. used lengths harassment and bullying in connection to Dance Ensemble of thin cloth their sexual orientation. is, after all, the tied to their While the event was exceedingly most widely participated- feet and incorporated meaningful to those who participated, Nick in student program at them into the dance. This Kruter ’11, former president of the GSA, Davidson College. impressive element offered expressed dissatisfaction with the vigil’s A swing and salsa a sharp contrast to what is turnout. dance opened this show, usually seen in the Dance “Schools all over the country are having choreographed by Gaby Ensemble show, especially vigils like this one,” Kruter said. “The Baldeon ‘13 and Megan in the music, which was turnouts at other schools have been huge. I Garzon ’14. Maria Corriher Kraftwerk’s “The Man understand that Davidson is a small school, ’11, who was in this dance, Machine.” Jacki McCarthy, but we should be showing more support than had a notable presence as a guest dance teacher who we are. This event wasn’t even only about she also appeared in the has taught dance classes the gay teens. It was about everyone who second salsa dance and through Dance Ensemble, has been impacted by suicide. More people three other numbers. Diane choreographed this piece should have been there.” Kaliris ’11 also performed for the Dance Company. The Crier ad for the event did take care to in five dances, while others Other dances included frame the vigil as an all-inclusive service “in such as Sarah Lanners ’13, a hip-hop/jazz piece by honor of suicide survivors, and [in] memory Veronica Thomas ’11 and Lizzy Quigley ’11 and of all those who have lost their lives to Virginia Boone ’11 took on Mari O’Connell ’11, a suicide—in particular the teens who recently four separate numbers. belly-dancing number and lost their lives after bullying and harassment.” Thomas choreographed a dynamic African number Terms such as “gay” and “LGBT” were not the second piece in this by Adeyemi Mchunguzi used. year’s fall show, which ’13 that ended the show Quentin Graham ’11 suggested that was a contemporary- with style and skill. perhaps the vigil’s low turnout was related style dance influenced by Overall, Dance to the heavy workload Davidson students classical ballet to Ensemble provided are carrying, particularly during this time of DeVotchKa’s students with year. While it is true that Davidson students “How it Ends.” entertainment are busy, the vigil was held right outside the Kaliris’ later and unique library and lasted only fifteen minutes or so. piece entitled performances For Kruter and other vigil participants, the “Only for Now” despite the “too much work” excuse was unsatisfactory. to Train’s “This shortened Mental illness is a serious problem, Ain’t Goodbye” length of the and a problem particularly relevant to the followed a similar show. The college age population. According to a style with more student body 2008 American College Health Association ballet elements. looks forward to survey, within a one-year period, “30 The latter dance this heightened percent of [college age] students reported had only four level of talent feeling so depressed that it was difficult to dancers, and and to those function and 49 percent felt overwhelming such intimacy on abroad coming anxiety. In addition, 10 percent of students the stage coupled back for the also reported being diagnosed or treated with nostalgic Spring show, for depression and more than six percent music probably which will be seriously considered suicide.” would have held Thursday, Groups such as Changing Minds offer provoked tears April 14th and outlets to discuss and relieve mental illness from senior class Friday, April at Davidson. While the efforts of Changing members had it 15th. Minds to raise awareness are commendable, been performed their numbers are small and their reach is in the Spring All photos by Han- limited. As those who spoke at the vigil show! nah Bohbrink Boone See Vigil, page 6 6 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Ar t s & Li v i n g We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Vigil, from page 5 reminded us, Davidson is not a community Weekly Entertainment Overdose absent of mental illness. 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It airs this Sunday on TLC. expects his listeners to come with and take But in addition to the efforts of staff and compilation, a second album in under a away different experiences. His last album faculty, students need to help create a year and a former presidential candidate Stand up and check out Cancer this Tuesday topped the Billboard 200 albums chart, so community that recognizes and supports are some of this week’s highlights. (11/16). get the album and help him keep his top spot. those struggling with their own mental health A 592-page sweeping look at the “Big C,” and the mental health of those around them. “Morning Glory” takes a comedy turn this The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography Laura Hillenbrand is back Unbroken Attending events such as last week’s vigil is time (11/12). of Cancer, written by Rhodes Scholar and (11/16). a good place to start. The 1933 drama “Morning Glory,” starring Columbia University assistant professor Author Laura Hillenbrand’s 2001 novel long-time collaborators. No matter your level the legendary Katherine Hepburn, explored of medicine Siddhartha Mukherjee, takes Seabiscuit became a cinematic success and of fandom for “The Boss,” check out this trip the instability of a would-be actress. The numerous perspectives—biological, brought her and her equestrian interests to back in history of one of music’s legends. Rachel McAdams-fronted version coming historical, and biographical—as it explores the forefront of society. She has returned with out this Friday shows aspiring news anchor the effect of cancer on humanity. Mukherjee Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Rihanna’s turned “Loud” after her “Rated Becky Newton (McAdams) as she attempts transforms a “massive amount of history into a Resilience, and Redemption, a biography that R” stint (11/16). to stabilize a failing news show. She has coherent story with a roller-coaster trajectory,” depicts the struggle and success of American Releasing her critically acclaimed, rock- to deal with and untie two headstrong according to Publisher’s Weekly. The book POW Louis Zamperini as he traverses focused album “Rated R” less than a anchors, played by Harrison Ford and Diane trumpets the persistence and resilience of the the turmoil of the Second World War. year ago, with subsequent smash hits Keaton. J.J. Abrams produces the movie. human spirit in combating this ancient disease. Bruce Springsteen fulfills his “promise” like “Russian Roulette” and “Rude Boy,” Rihanna has changed her tune—it’s back Sarah Palin is bringing us more of her Keith Urban wants to “Get Closer” in his (11/16). to dance. The lead single from “Loud,” “Alaska” (11/14). newest album (11/16). “The Promise” is a compilation album “Only Girl (In the World)” has peaked at Though 2008 vice presidential candidate Country music superstar Keith Urban released containing recordings from sessions for number 3 on the Billboard hot 100 singles Sarah Palin relinquished her Alaskan his seventh studio album only a year and a Springsteen’s “Darkness on the Edge of Town” chart and the second single, “What’s My governorship, she still influences the half ago, yet he’s back with his eighth outing, album, all previously un-released. The 21 Name?” is quickly climbing the charts. American political scene. She supported 64 entitled “Get Closer.” Explaining the title’s songs have been mixed by one of Springsteen’s Fall flavors abound in recipes that reflect season garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and vinegar and diameter. Place the pizza and the parchment Ingredients: Ve r o n i c a Th o m a s season with salt and pepper. paper on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the 2 cups all-purpose flour Staff Writer 3. Toast the bread on a baking sheet for 10 mozzarella cheese and the Gorgonzola on the 2 teaspoons cinnamon minutes, or until crisp. Top each slice with pizza dough. Bake in the oven until golden 1 teaspoon baking soda As the temperatures drop and Thanksgiving the sweet potato mixture and serve. and cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes. 1/4 teaspoon baking powder approaches, it’s difficult to resist the cinnamon [Courtesty of Jake Tilson, foodandwine.com] 1/2 teaspoon salt scent of pumpkin spice lattes, and you 4. Peel the skins off the squash. Top the 1 1/2 cups sugar shouldn’t have to. But make sure to give some Roasted Acorn Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza cooked pizza with the cooked squash. Top 3/4 cup vegetable oil other squashes and root vegetables a chance. with arugula and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon 3 large eggs Try out these recipes to create a meal to match Ingredients: salt and pepper. Slice and serve. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract the changing leaves. 1 (1- pound) acorn squash 3 cups shredded fresh pumpkin 2 tablespoons maple syrup [Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis, 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds Sweet Potato Bruschetta 1 tablespoon olive oil foodnetwork.com] 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Directions: Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon Ginger-Roasted Parsnips 1. Preheat the oven to 325°. 2 medium sweet potatoes (18 ounces) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup cottage cheese plus 1/4 teaspoon Ingredients: 2. Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives 1 pound pizza dough 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil baking powder, and salt together. 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella 1 1/4 pounds small parsnips, peeled and In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola quartered oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine both mixtures juice 1 cup arugula 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger and fold in the shredded pumpkin and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper pumpkin seeds. Once the ingredients are all 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Directions: incorporated pour into a non- stick 9 by 5 by Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Directions: 3-inch loaf pan. If your pan is not non- stick Twelve 3/4-inch-thick slices of rustic Italian 1. Preheat the oven to 325°. coat it with butter and flour. bread 2. Slice the squash in half from top to bottom. Scoop out the seeds. Slice the squash 2. Pour the olive oil into a 9-by-13-inch 3. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At this Directions: into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide half moons and baking dish. Add the parsnips and ginger, point a knife inserted into the middle of the 1. Preheat the oven to 425°. Put the sweet place in a medium bowl. Toss the squash season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. loaf should come out clean. Cool for 15 potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for with the syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack. 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced. 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. until the parsnips are tender. Serve right Cool completely. For muffins temperature Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Place the squash on a parchment-lined away. should also be 325°, but bake for 30 minutes. baking sheet. Bake the squash until tender 2. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°. and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. [Courtesy of Clark Frasier, foodandwine. [Courtesy of Alton Brown, foodnetwork. Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and com] com] scrape the flesh into a medium bowl; discard 3. Keep the temperature on the oven at the skins. Mash the sweet potatoes until 375° . Roll out the pizza dough on a flour Pumpkin Bread smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese, chives, dusted piece of parchment paper to a 13-inch Th i s We e k a t Da v i d s o n Wed. 11/10 Thur. 11/11 Fri. 11/12 Sat. 11/13 Sun. 11/14 Mon. 11/15 Tue. 11/16
Live Thursday: Outpost Trivia Night: Rock Out-post Androgyny International Theme Outpost The Davidson Show- Batten Public Policy 900 Room Homecoming Game: Diwali: Hindu Festival The Outpost Outpost Season 6 Lecture 10:00 p.m. Davidson vs. San of Lights 11:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 900 Room Visual Arts Center Diego 900 Room 10:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Multicultural House Richardson Stadium 2:00 p.m. Humanitarianism on Trial Celebrating the “Loving” Grand Opening 1:00 p.m. - Ethics Forum Power of Women Multicultural House 900 Room Tyler-Tallman Hall 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. We D n e s D a y , no v e m b e r 10, 2010 7 tH e i’M re A D Y to rA g e is s U e
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ING ATTENDANCE SF Giants November 10, 2010 TH e Da V i D s o n i a n BEATS DANCE EN- Obama’s Act of Selfl essness Has Nobel Beards of Love: Now There’s Hope SEMBLE Foundation Saying “Told Ya So” SEE PAGE 9 For Men Who Have Manliness Issues JAKARTA - As part of his cur- said the bird. “He gets how we can Is it the sound of the coy cam- ing treatment-related hair loss. rent tour of Asia, President Obama solve world hunger. It’s as if he’s pus cat on a scratching post? Is it the “The beard is a very important visited India on Monday, where he told the world, ‘Yes, we can vomit sickening scrape of Velcro, or per- symbol of manliness and we would announced his support for India’s in- on people from poor countries, and haps a mouse in the vent? None of hate for any man to be deprived of duction into the UN Security Council. we should.’” the above; in fact, it is the noise of this right,” said Manny Van Beer- 68 TIMES OUT Notwithstanding this extraordinary Chemists at Davidson College countless beards being scratched as host, chairman of Beards of Love. show of grace, the President hardly announced this morning that the No-Shave November gets into full Beards of all textures, colors, and OF 69 IT’S DONE fi nished his speech before vomiting President’s actions have encour- swing. Past the point of fi ve o’clock styles are welcome, as long as they all over the aged them WRONG shadow, participants seeking to raise meet the minimum length of nine podium and to continue prostate cancer awareness through inches and the growers take good on the fi rst develop- beard-ness have been seemingly un- care of them: i.e. keeping them free SEE PAGE 6 few rows ment of able to restrain from stroking their of food crumbs and drool, combing of the audi- self-induc- stubble, much to the chagrin of the when necessary, and shampooing ence. ing vomit ladies on campus. “Beards only look at least once a year. Starv- technolo- hot on Brad Pitt. I feel like I’m living “We are proud of our diverse GIRLS DON ’T ing, these gies. In in Oregon Trail.” lamented one disil- selection of facial hair pieces. Our audience response, MEAN IT WHEN lusioned sophomore. most popular styles are the Jesus members David- According to Urban Dictionary, beard, the Ghenghis Khan goatee, THEY SAY “I LOVE licked the son frat- this month is the “national month that and the Wyatt Earp handlebar. We vomit off of stars have identifi es the worth and meaning of are proud to announce some excit- YOU ” 85% OF THE their clothes Obama has made vomiting cool teamed up celebrating masculinity,” Davidson ing new options such as the Pedos- and requested again. And charitable! with female College plans to participate in the tache and My-girlfriend-thinks- TIME that the Presi- students who Beards of Love project. As a chap- its-hot.” So, gentlemen, when De- SEE PAGE 3 dent provide them with more. are malnourished to host a fund- ter of the well-known charity Locks cember and the time to pick up the The President volleyed rounds and raiser that will collect money for of Love, Beards of Love provides razor again arrives, don’t let that rounds of vomit until he gave noth- vomit technology. The event, called removable facial hair pieces made hard-grown beard go to waste- help ing but dry heaves. “Pull the Trigger for Life,” features from the beards of conscientious a bro out and donate it! The President stated offi cially workshops that will show students men for male cancer patients suffer- that the episode occurred because how to reach the correct depth at the entire continent of Asia “disgusts which the fi nger must plunge down me,” but since then, Asian support- the throat to gag. ers have praised the President for his “It’s a totally safe procedure,” generosity. One supporter, who hap- commented one of the frattiest pens to be a giant bird, claimed that commentators who was asked to OF THE WEEK the President’s actions were not only commentate. “And it’s humanitar- justifi ed, but noble. “Obama gets it,” ian.”
SEARCH : Ladies’ Room Musings: Menstrual Cups A student was peeing the other like, three hours to fi nd it. And - are “THE RENT IS TOO day in the library (well, in the bath- you ready for this? This is the best Before... After. So worth it. room of the library) and she couldn’t AMN IGH part! - you take it out and it’s full of D H ” help but notice a sign on the side of red stuff! This is the lining of your the restroom stall. “Waking up at 3 insides we’re talking about - how Super-Mega-Hella-Mutha-Truckin’ AM is a bore; With Menstrual Cups, cool is that? And you actually get to You Don’t Have to Do That Any- see it like how it looks inside your Dope-Tight-Chill: Four Lokos more!” the sign read (or something body, not all soaked up in a pad or horrendously catchy of the sort). anything! We’re really getting back Stop. Everybody just stop it defend the creative, alcoholic ge- “Waking up at 3 AM is all kinds to nature. It’s so pure.” right now. I’ve decided to change it nius that produced this can of awe- of things,” she later explained to the “Sometimes it even spills,” up this week from my usually nega- some, Mr. Loko, and say “thanks Yowl. “It’s awful, terrible, excruciat- another student chimed in excit- tive rants to something a little more bro, you’ve made this a better ing - and changing tampons is defi - edly. “Then you get to dump it out positive. Unfortunately, this comes place for all of us. Your Davidson Honor Section nitely boring.” wherever you want, and then wash as a result of others trying to ooze Before jumping on the Four Editors: No doubt because of the creativ- it and use it again! The best part is negativity all over the place. Loko “ban-wagon” I think we all Brett Chikowski ity of the advertising, menstrual cups that it’s sustainable. Who wouldn’t Recently, all over the country, need to properly consider the posi- Amanda Ottaway have caught on like wildfi re around want one?” there has been an initiative to pro- tive contributions this dangerous- Christopher Walken campus. What the hell is a menstrual There are, sadly, a few draw- mote the banning of the mega-chill ly fun concoction has blessed us cup, you ask? It is what it sounds like backs. with: 1) Not remembering awful Writers: drink Four Lokos. This is ridicu- - a small silicone cup that is inserted Anna Marie Armistead “It still leaks when it’s only lous! To quote the greatest weight court parties. 2) Not remembering into the genitalia during menstrua- half full, which makes me think it loss expert of our time, Zach Gali- awful music we hear at court par- Note: The Yowl is a satirical supple- tion to collect fl uid rather than ab- must be that my cervix that is tak- ties. 3) Not remembering that ogre ment to The Davidsonian. Hence, fanasdfl jkis, “What, are you a girl nothing in it should be taken as sorb it, the inconvenient feature of ing up the rest of the room in the or something?” This drink creation you went home with last night. truth. Word. those old-school contraptions called cup,” said one consumer. “So I’m gives us something to look forward, 4) Having to assume you had an pads and tampons. thinking about trying a larger cup a sort of sublime future... awesome time—that’s f-ing chill. “It’s great because you can wear with a higher capacity. Basically im Not two, not three, not fi ve, but Basic. it during fornication,” one young currently between a large lunette or four kinds of loko. To all of this lady proudly informed us. “And you large fl eurcup, with a possibility of terrible publicity I say “Are you Don’t Dance In China, can leave it in for, like, ever. Then a large yuuki.” serious?” You could not be more when you decide you want to take it wrong. I would like to personally Millsap out, you get to dig around inside for, 8 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Pe r s p e c t i v e s Flickerball and Davidson How do you measure success? St a f f Ed i t o r i a l Ni n a Ha w l e y Now, brace yourself, cause here’s where my religion Though we are running the cover story on the unfortunate comes in. If you believe in God (or any God, and by no flickerball injuries that occurred this season, we are in no way Hey, you’ve got to hide your love away. means do you have to, no pressure…) you may believe suggesting that the college should ban or significantly alter the God loves us all. And so God’s love could seem generic game. That being said, it is important for people to recognize As no one, I ask you; to what degree is your success and mean nothing – which it would, if God were human. the negatives that come with flickerball. Flickerball is an measured by the success of others? I have this friend of mine But God is not human, his loves comes from an intimate experience in which the majority of freshmen participate. It can who’s very near and dear to my heart, who recently suffered a be a very positive and healthy experience that allows students large degree of success with her Watson Fellowship proposal knowledge of each of us that humans cannot attain. There to bond, get physically fit, and learn great sportsmanship. There – she was chosen as one of Davidson’s four representatives is something inside everyone worthy of love, but you can’t are, however, many negatives. The game can create animosity for the fellowship – and as happy as I am for her (which I am, always see it. Perhaps God can. I recognize that I’m not between and within halls, and, as this issue’s front page makes mind you, I’m not a total cold-hard bitch) the selfish part of necessarily privy to the facets of your personality that I clear, can seriously harm students. me thought, awesome. Now what the hell am I doing here? would and should love. I’m sure there’s something beautiful Considering the history of flickerball, the recent spat of And the answer seems to be “nothing important”. inside you, but if I don’t have knowledge of that beauty injuries is rather ironic. Prior to the inception of the sport in Her success, as huge as it is (and, indeed, it’s quite myself, I can’t really love you. I can only love the idea of 1951, students played intramural touch football. Due to severe monumentous) makes my success seem lackluster. My you. So when I wake up at 7:45 AM, God appreciates it, and injury problems, however, the game was banned. In its stead, a success is waking up at 7:45 AM for a staff meeting. Waking loves me for it. And when I have fears that I’m unsuccessful, new game was created, flickerball, a game which will creates up earlier than 9 AM, as little as I do it, represents the biggest he’s there reminding me, “no, no, you are successful! You numerous injuries itself. obstacle to my day by far. I’m just not a morning person. actually made it to the staff meeting! Good job, way to go!” The problems of Flickerball are not limited to physical I need someone like that, a being that sees my minor pain. The game can also create division among halls. Freshmen “People, on the other hand, need action to successes as huge plus points for me – which no human often develop strong ties to their halls, and oftentimes consider claiming “you are loved” could see. I am loved, but why? themselves superior. Flickerball, since it is one of the few love, and I mean heart-gripping love, not I run the risk of confusing the reader into thinking that I opportunities in which halls directly compete with one another, believe God loves me based on my actions. That’s not is one notable way in which halls can show their supposed the love found in meager smiles shared superiority. between strangers.” what I’m saying. I’m saying that if you have the faith that Flickerball can also create conflict within halls. The sting I somehow ran into you understand that this world is partly of losing will often lead to low morale. When morale is low, And as I walked to the library this Thursday at 8 AM, a fantasy playground. Worldly success doesn’t really matter people will start to question why they lost, and might point the what greets me on the brick sidewalk is a generic promise – so why can’t I find success in waking up at 7:45 AM? finger of blame on a specific person. Trying to explain a loss ensuring me that I am loved. My first thought was to grab People, on the other hand, need action to love, and could very well lead to conflicts within a hall. some chalk and add, “by whom?” I saw this phrase written I mean heart-gripping love, not the love found in meager Although there are numerous problems associated with all over the place – as I’m sure you have as well – and so smiles shared between strangers. They need to see you, it, it will be ultimately be detrimental to completely eliminate the revisions in my head continued: “You can do it!” All understand you, (and if they don’t know your person, they flickerball. Flickerball is a unique Davidson phenomenon. night long. “You are beautiful” Can you see me from here? create you) in order to love you. Hence my problem with Getting rid of the sport would be getting rid of a special part By the time I got to my fifth “you are loved” I had crossed the largely generic promises on the brick sidewalks. I am of Davidson. While the injuries are very disheartening, the sad out love in my head and supplanted “fucked”. This seemed loved by God, yes, and by a select other few, but humanity fact is that injuries are a part of all sports. The college can make does not know my name. Humanity does not know my changes to the rules, which it has done, to try and limit injuries, altogether more appropriate to me – written messages on sidewalks seem like a way of making common that which by character. And if I want a place in the world I must dig it for but they will never be completely eliminated. myself, if I want real love from people I must search for it. As for the problems flickerball may create between and nature should be special and discriminating. Because love is I love my friend regardless of the Watson Fellowship. within halls, they are not problems exclusive to flickerball. special. Not everyone receives my love, my real love, at least Competition and strong passions create these conflicts. If and I hope not everyone gets your love as well – because once She’s a cheery, bubbly person with an infinite smile and Davidson made an academic tournament among the freshmen love is placed on everyone like a blanket, it means nothing. a warming grace that far reaches this physical place of halls, the aforementioned conflicts will still occur. It is Which is why I wanted to add my cynical revisions to Davidson. It’s her character that I relish in, and it’s her important for freshmen to remember that flickerball games are the messages on the sidewalk – because once that negativity character that will take her far away from this place not a sign of superiority or inferiority. Having pride in your covers everything, its meaning is gone. Loving someone where love, that most precious commodity we should hall, and wanting to win are both great qualities to have, but just because they exist is an insult to love; worse, it’s an all cherish, is thrown out like birdseed on the sidewalks. not at the expense of potential friendships. The game is not insult to your love. Real love is deeper than a sense of Nina Hawley’11 is an English major from Raleigh, meant to determine which hall is the best, it is simply meant shared existence; it’s based on character and personality. NC. Contact her at [email protected]. for students to get some fresh air, meet new people, and have some fun. A day for veterans sin cera The United States is at war…or What I want to know is can the President justify those at least its soldiers are. There are deaths? Does he still stand by his surge? Does he still 150,000 American soldiers in Iraq stand by his gung-ho rhetoric of hunting down Osama bin and Afghanistan and for most of Laden? Is he still willing to put American soldiers in harm’s Editor-in-Chief us they are out of sight and out of way for a country that does not care and for a government Brian Park mind. We do not have to think about that seems okay with dealing with the Taliban and Iran? News Editors twenty year old boys standing a post Ray Francis & Kelly Wilson on some weather beaten hill. We “We have continued to elect incompetent Perspectives Editors do not have to think about the six Scott Matthews & Sunny Lee swindlers who haven’t the faintest idea man outpost having to make sure Arts & Living Editor what it means to be a leader. Jennifer Gambrell they sleep behind sandbags just Yowl Editor in case the enemy gets lucky with Brett Chickowski & Amanda Ottaway Bo bb y De s Pa i n a mortar round. We do not have How about John Boehner? What does the teary Speaker- Sports Editors to think about a convoy gingerly to-be have to say about our soldiers in Afghanistan and Mike Frongello & Logan Lewis treading down an IED marked road. It’s nice. Thanks Iraq? Nothing. Can he justify appropriating the funds to Layout Editor to the world created by the United States military, we do keep those wars solvent? He and the GOP wrote a 45 page Margaret Holt Smith not have to think about the United States military. There Pledge to America and mentioned Iraq and Afghanistan each Head Copy Editors is no risk of the Taliban overrunning the Capital. We do once (and the context had to deal with sanctions against Christy Carry & Nami Patel not have to worry about rationing or a draft. In fact, if Iran). As they droned on about a Constitution they have Business & Circulation Managers those wars ended today we could not tell the difference. never followed, nor probably ever will, did they mention Elizabeth Shevock & Kelsey Wilson So here we stand on the eve of Veteran’s Day, having how we get to have a Constitution? Does John Boehner Assistant Copy Editors Thompson Barr, Hannah Jordan & Jeff Roth just voted, and the very individuals who provided for that understand that the Constitution he uses as a publicity stunt Photography Staff election, we neglect. Did you hear any talk of Afghanistan exists only because it is backed by the blood of millions Tripp Bartholomew, Bill Giduz & Klea Miho or Iraq? Was there any talk of strategy or a plan for victory? of American soldiers? Does John Boehner understand that Any mention of ensuring that returning soldiers are while he and the Congressional leadership serve at the The Davidsonian is published Wednesdays during the academic year cared for to the utmost? Did anyone declare they would request of the American citizenry, they serve because of the by the students of Davidson College. bring the VA to task? Any mention of giving soldiers American military? If he does, his actions do not show it. Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box the pay raises they desperately deserve? Of course not. The sad, cold truth remains: we as Americans are failing 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182. And so as candidates went back and forth over who our soldiers. We have continued to elect incompetent E-mail [email protected]. Our offices are located in could best spend your hard-earned money in Washington swindlers who haven’t the faintest idea what it means Room 411 of the Alvarez College Union. Opinions expressed in guess what was happening in Afghanistan? More American to be a leader. They have no capacity for guaranteeing articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board of The Davidsonian. Only the staff editorial represent the views of boys were fighting and dying. 422 American soldiers the welfare of our soldiers and their families. Maybe The Davidsonian staff. Subscriptions cost $55.00 per year, or $30 have died this year including fifty-five in August, forty- that will change as a result of this election. Maybe our per semester. Email Elizabeth Shevock at [email protected] two in September, and fifty in October. Or perhaps to the soldiers will not have to return in silence, but as heroes. for advertising inquiries. candidates, Afghanistan and Iraq are a settled issue. They Bobby Despain ’11 is a biology major from St. Louis, Copyright is held by the Trustees of Davidson College. just plan to let American boys die for another ten years. MO. Contact him at [email protected] Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 9 Pe r s p e c t i v e s November’s Perspective: Queen city and Race and Ethnicity tar heel voters r i t t a n y i l l s b u r y Ja m i e Ho f m e i s t e r B P I am a second generation American. But my ethnicity rituals or histories, and generally rejected anything Asian As a United States citizen it is my national obligation has never really been a stumbling block, and it has never in pursuit of being strictly America, of being accepted. to perform the single most important public service - vote. In the early morning hours of this past Election Day, I occurred to me that this may be a different experience That is, until he fell into depression, a depression that made the 30-minute drive to south Charlotte to vote in than someone else’s. I am anglo-saxon, a wonderful mix led to his divorce and his move to Washington, DC. the 78th precinct. As a Charlotte native, I have not had to of English, German, Scottish, and who knows what else, deal with absentee ballots in my voting career, but rather I am white. I can trace my American heritage back to the “I hope maybe this month and beyond morning or afternoon rush hour traffic to cast my vote. Daughters of the American Revolution on the one hand, we can share stories and hear stories My first ballot was cast in 2008 for the next President. and on the other, back to my grandpa, Poppy, who was that illumine the wonderful power of I remember being encouraged by P. Diddy, Angelina born in a small town in Scotland. While there are ways Jolie, Robert Duvall, Dean Cain and Oprah to make my in which these roots color my life, a mild obsession with community and identity, a power that vote count. In the 2008 Presidential elections, 49% of bagpipes, a love of Scottish pastries and the British Isles, overcomes rejection, hopelessness, loss, the 18-24 age demographic voted. The radio airways and a last name which is difficult for strangers to say or spell and loneliness.” television broadcasts were bombarded with advertising (the best mispronunciation has been Homsister) I have encouraging young voters to “Rock the Vote.” Since the never thought of myself as ethnic, as different, as other 2008 election cycle, there has been a dramatic decrease than someone who is American and belongs in America. He sat there in a coffee shop, sipping his milkshake and in the number of young voters heading to the polls. And yet, as I think about it, there are people who are telling me a deeply personal story about self-discovery second generation Americans, fifth generation Americans, that led to fullness of life. He told me his story and taught “...this 2010 election cycle reported that and probably forty-fifth generation Americans for whom me the power of history, the power of culture, the power only 20.4% of voters from the ages of 18- their race/ethnicity has had far greater implications for of embracing our identity. He taught me about something 24 cast their vote nationwide, compared their lives. I am thinking particularly of a man I met this I knew nothing about, the oppression and segregation of summer while in Washington, DC. He is a first generation Asian Americans. And he taught me what it means to be to 23.5% in the last mid-term elections.” American. He is an active advocate for Asian American American, Asian America, African American, Mexican “While there are ways in which these American, Latino American, Hispanic American, Anglo American….His words continue to echo in my mind at The “Rock the Vote” campaign targeted young voters roots color my life... I have never thought unexpected times, reminding me to embrace who I am in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida, yet this 2010 of myself as ethnic, as different, as other in all regards. His words echo in my mind reminding election cycle reported that only 20.4% of voters from the me why it is important to talk about our experiences of ages of 18-24 cast their vote nationwide, compared to 23.5% than someone who is American and in the last mid-term elections. Collegiate voters are placed identity, even those we feel get talked about too much, on one of two sides of the political consciousness spectrum. belongs in America.” because there are always stories that surprise and teach, Some know the candidates and issues of the major national there are those precious moments in life in which someone races well, while others have no interest in the amount culture. He told stories at the Smithsonian folk-life invites you into the depth of who they are and how they of seats won in Congress by any political party. Some festival this summer, and holds a high position in the discovered that. I hope maybe this month and beyond collegiate voters cast absentee ballots for their hometown Asian American cultural society in the US. But he told we can share stories and hear stories that illumine the and state while they are away at school, while others claim me of his initial rejection of his Asian American heritage. wonderful power of community and identity, a power that residency on the college campus in order to vote locally. Growing up in the American deep south during the era of overcomes rejection, hopelessness, loss, and loneliness. In my unique experience, my vote matters not only at my segregation he was welcomed at neither the white schools, Jamie Hofmeister ‘11 is a religion major from Paris, KY. permanent residence, but also where I attend college. In this where he was not allowed to attend, nor the black schools, Contact her at [email protected]. past election cycle, voters in Mecklenburg County elected where he was ostracized. He learned quickly to reject Want to get involved in the discussion? Contact members of the Board of Commissions, District Attorney, his cultural heritage, to avoid anything that would further Sarah Cline, Jamie Hofmeister, or Mac Gililand at Sheriff, District and State Superior Court Judges, Court distinguish him as different, as other, as foreign. He [email protected], [email protected] or of Appeals, North Carolina and U.S. Senate and House. grew up not speaking Chinese, intentionally not learning [email protected], respectively. The occupancy of these political offices may seem like the concern of the property owners and permanent residences of Mecklenburg County; however, these politicians and their policies could also impact life at Davidson College. White (girl) noise In particular, if you are looking to stay in the area after Ka t e Ke l l y effort. Who wants to try if it’s a losing game anyway? graduation, Governor Richard Burr encourages college As a result, print has become a space where you can In my senior dinner with Tom Ross this evening, students to get involved in state politics by applying for rant and rave and talk politics on top of one another he mentioned the upcoming renovation of the library. internships. Additionally, the county commissioners’ for years’ worth of issues not because your opinion Ol’ E.H. Little is due for a face-lift based on aesthetics office will be focusing on unemployment issues inthe matters but precisely because it doesn’t. I’ve waited alone but given that print is an endangered species, this metropolitan area. Governor Burr also supports legislation renovation isn’t your grandma’s standard nip and tuck. that will serve to protect children from paying uneven President Ross highlighted that this renovation will “...print has become a space where you taxes on the benefits they receive from the loss ofa be (perhaps for the first time in college history) aimed can rant and rave and talk politics on top parent who served in the military, benefits which could be towards creating less space for books and more space for applied to college tuition. If you enjoy visiting Charlotte reading and group studying. Instead our library will be of one another for years’ worth of issues or even using the local highways to get around, the city upgraded with the finest electronic sources for reading. not because your opinion matters but approved a bill that would improve streets and highways The days of card catalogs are over. “Cut and paste” is precisely because it doesn’t. I’ve waited allowing for increased motor vehicle accessibility. something that we do daily without involving scissors or glue—objects that are morphing from art supplies to relics. years to say this: No one’s listening, boys, “...keep in mind that the legislatiors we As an editor of Libertas and a member of the editorial because no one’s reading you. It’s all vote for today will pass laws and enforce team for Hobart Park, I have witnessed the decline of become white noise.” policies that will affect not only our submissions, the lack of readership and general apathy that greets me while delivering copies of Libertas to your dorm present, but also our future.” room doors. As evidenced by Sunny Lee’s desperate—yet years to say this: No one’s listening, boys, because comical—plea for submissions to The Davidsonian last no one’s reading you. It’s all become white noise. week, the editorial staff of Libertas and Hobart Park are In the overall scheme of things, North Carolina, How do we remedy this problem? Is there a not the only ones feeling this shift. Print publications which was previously a blue state, has slowly been defibrillator capable of shocking us back into print have lost their audience. Yes, I am speaking to you now stripped, increasing the number of GOP representatives in anymore? Or do we just need to adapt our methodology directly. Print has no way of competing with YouTube, Washington. Some of these issues may apply to you while and embrace the internet as our new medium? Twitter, Facebook, Skype sessions, text messages and others, like the approval of housing bonds, may never cross In a last-ditch effort, I’d like to offer the readership (or yes, even basic cable at times (welcome back, Conan). your radar. Although only a minute percentage of the student what’s left of it) a final challenge. For the first and possibly As I sit down to pen down my thoughts, I realize body are native Charlottians upon enrolling at Davidson, last time, you have the opportunity to see your work in that I’ve already become obsolete. First by using the votes cast across the country can make a difference where print by submitting to the fall issue of Hobart Park. It will word “pen” because no one “pens” anything anymore. you live, where you are are and where you could be. be something that you can one day tell your grandchildren The word now is “type.” Second by the intrinsic irony As collegiate voters we must take the time to voice about, something that you can carry with you without rooted in choosing to publish this in The Davidsonian. our concerns and “Rock the Vote” whenever we get the plugging in our booting up, something that isn’t completely chance. While things are getting shaken up in Washington Print’s days are numbered and writers are scraping ruined if you spill a cup of coffee on it. C’mon, for posterity’s with politicians moving in, out and around after this together their word-per-minute bragging rights in hope sake, wouldn’t you love to see your name in print? past election cycle, keep in mind that the legislators that it will get them a job or a low-budget blog at the Now, for the plug. we vote for today will pass laws and enforce policies very least. The death of print is marginalizing writers All submissions for Hobart Park should be sent so that will affect not only our present, but also our future. causing them to go mad, to rant desperately about how [email protected] by November 15. We’re accepting, they have no one to write for, no medium for their art. well, anything that can be reproduced via laser jet. Brittany Pillsbury ’12 is an anthropology major from Alternatively, print’s lack of an audience translates to Kate Kelly ’11 is an English from Lexington, KY. Charlotte, NC. Contact her at brpillsbury@davidson. a lack of quality in submissions, writing quality and Contact her at [email protected]. edu. 10 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Sp o r t s Radsky ’11 leads strong showing for Wildcat wrestlers in season-opening Citadel Open
Da v i d Be n u s a Staff Writer cus Chevres of The Apprentice School by a ing two matches, in which he won by fall in The Davidson College wrestling squad decision of 8-2. 6:17 to gain a spot in the third place match. opened the season last Saturday at The Cita- Overall, Radsky earned two falls, two There he beat Henry again in a 3-2 decision del Open in Charleston, SC. The Open was a major decisions and two decisions by six for third place. Mullen went 5-1 for the tour- non-team scoring event, and seven Davidson points apiece as he breezed through the 133- nament. wrestlers participated in the field of roughly lb field. Zarth, like Wolff and Mullen, rocketed 300 competitors. In the heavyweight division, Wolff es- to the semi-final round. He scored a fall in Alex Radsky ’11, selected to the All- caped with a 3-2 decision in the first match the first round in 2:30, a 9-2 decision in the Southern Conference Preseason team at 133- against UNC-Pembroke’s Chris Giddens and second round, and a 6-2 decision in the quar- lbs, led all Wildcat wrestlers by going 6-0 in used the momentum to defeat his next three terfinal round. his matches on the way to a first place finish opponents to reach the finals. The first of However, Zarth fell 6-3 in the semis in in the 133-lb bracket. those three wins was by forfeit, the second by a close bout with eventual 125-lb champion In addition to Radsky’s impressive per- decision 2-1 in the first sudden victory period Brandon Feix of Limestone. Zarth battled Football, from page 12 formance, Davidson wrestlers Charlie Wolff after a long-standing 1-1 tie, and the third in back with a close win over The Citadel’s ’11 and Tyler Mullen ’12 and Matt Zarth ’13 the semi-finals by a score of 4-2. In the finals, John Hellinger 6-5 to earn a spot in the third- all reached the semifinals at 285-lbs, 165-lbs, Wolff faced Khiry Reid of Campbell Univer- place match. and 125-lbs, respectively. Wolff finished in sity. In a familiar scenario, the two went to a Again, Zarth was caught in a tough bout second place, Mullen in third, and Zarth in tiebreaker. with a strong opponent. In the first sudden fourth. However, Wolff fell 4-1 in the first tie- victory period Zarth lost (3-1) to Joaquin Radsky’s day began with a fall against breaker round for his first loss of the - tour Marquez of The Citadel. Zarth went 4-2 Solomon Addicio of South Carolina in 5:40, nament. Wolff went 4-1 for the tournament overall and earned fourth place at 125-lbs. and a major decision (14-3) against Andrew earning second place in his weight-class. Tillman of Spartanburg Methodist in the sec- Mullen advanced in the early rounds with Other wrestlers who participated for Da- ond round. a decision of 8-2 in the first and a tech fall vidson were Brent Mowry ’13, Scott Ray ’13 Neither of Radsky’s next two opponents (15-0, 5:45) in the second. The quarterfinal and Ike Crews ’13. Mowry finished with a posed much of a challenge as he beat Matt round provided a much tougher opponent for record of 4-2 at 157-lbs, falling one match Fletcher (St. Andrews) by tech fall (21-5) in Mullen in Duke’s David Henry. The bout did away from the third-place match. Ray fin- 5:53 and scored a major decision over Ash- not involve much scoring, but Mullen came ished with a record of 2-2 at 141-lbs and ton Griffin of UCF 13-5. Radsky handled out on top with a decision, 2-1. Crews finished with a record of 1-2 at 184- his semifinal opponent Brian Thompson of In the semi-final round, Mullen did not lbs. The Davidson wrestling team will be in UNC-Pembroke with a 9-3 decision. Again, fare so well, losing by fall in just 0:26. This action again on Sunday at the NC State Open, Justin Williams ’11 rushed for 63 yards Radsky dominated in the final, beating Mar- seemed to motivate Mullen for his remain- which is another all-day, individual event. on three carries, as the ’Cats won 28-21.
Football, from page 12 Wildcats a 10-0 advantage. Just under a minute later, the Wildcats scored again, tak- completing 21 of his 27 passes for 187 yards ing an 18-0 lead after a successful two-point and two touchdowns. Finally, Mark Hanab- conversion. ury ’11 caught nine passes for 92 yards and a In the second half, the Red Foxes made touchdown, while Lanny Funsten ’13 caught a valiant comeback, scoring 21 second half five passes for 45 yards and a score. points. Fortunately, Davidson responded Defensively, the Wildcats exposed the the Red Foxes’ first score early in the fourth Red Foxes’ struggles on offense, intercept- quarter, as Carkhuff found Funsten for an ing three passes and recovering two fumbles. eight-yard touchdown pass. John Behm ’12 intercepted a pass and had Just 13 seconds later, Marist responded a fumble recovery, along with three tackles. with a big play, as Chuckie Looney found Peter Kidwell ’12 and Dan Casey ’14 each James LaMacchia for a 59-yard touchdown. had an interception. This strike made the score 25-14 with plenty Kidwell recorded five tackles and Casey of time left in the fourth quarter. tallied four on the afternoon. Leading the With 6:12 remaining in the game, Beh- team in tackles was Brody Medford, who had rendt made a 19-yard field goal, extending eight tackles and broke-up two passes. the Wildcats’ lead to 28-14. After a scoreless first quarter, the Wild- The Red Foxes scored again, cutting the cats scored 18 points in the second frame, lead to one touchdown at 28-21. Marist tried taking an 18-0 lead into the locker room at an onside kick, but the Wildcats recovered halftime. successfully and sealed the deal. Ben Behrendt ’11 hit his first of two field The Wildcats finish off their PFL season goals on the day, knocking a 20-yard field with a home game against San Diego Satur- goal through the up-rights for a 3-0 lead with day. This homecoming matchup is the final 14:05 remaining in the second quarter. home game for the Wildcats this season. Mantuo scored from two yards out with Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. at Richardson Sta- Jonathan Carkhuff ’14 lines up behind the offensive line, getting ready to take the 7:45 remaining before halftime, giving the dium. snap. Carkhuff completed 21 of his 27 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
Wildcat Roundup Football Field Hockey Men’s Soccer Women’s Basketball Volleyball Men’s Basketball (3-6, 3-4) (14-8, 5-1) (7-6-6, 1-3-3) (0-0) (16-16, 7-8) (0-0) Results: Results: Results: 11/6 @ C of C W 3-1 Results: Results: Results: 11/6 @ Marist W 28-21 NorPac Tournament 11/7 vs. Mars Hill (Exh.) W 84-58 11/5 vs. CofC L 0-3 11/6 vs. LRC (Exh.) W 65-61 11/4 vs. Pacific W 2-1 Next Up: 11/6 vs. Citadel W 3-1 Next Up: 11/5 vs. Cal L 2-3 (PS) SoCon Tournament Next Up: 11/9 @ Ga. Southern L 0-3 Next Up: 11/13 vs. San Diego 11/6 vs. Longwood L 0-2 @ Charleston, S.C. 11/12 @ Arkansas- Little Rock 11/13 @ Penn 11/12 Semifinals vs. Furman 11/14 @ Arkansas Next Up: Notes: Next Up: 11/14 Championship 11/13 @ Chattanooga Notes: The Wildcats face their final Season Complete Notes: The Wildcats send a highly PFL opponent on Senior day Notes: Following a strong exhibition per- Notes: talented and youthful team on the and Homecoming with their Notes: After a victory over No. 3 C of formance, the Wildcats will begin The Wildcats will finish their road for their first regular season eyes on victory. The Wildcats finished their C, the Wildcats face No. 2 Fur- regular season play with a road regular season this week, hop- test against an Ivy League op- record season with a semifinal man with a SoCon Champion- trip to Arkansas. ing to gain momentum for the ponent in Penn. loss to Cal in penalty strokes. ship in mind. SoCon tourney. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 11 Sp o r t s Pi c k s o f Wildcat Pulse Th e We e k Around Campus ’Cats dominate Bulldogs, win on Senior Night
Football An n a St r i n g f i e l d Staff Writer vs. San Diego Saturday 1 p.m. Richardson Stadium The women’s volleyball team hosted two home matches this weekend against their South Carolina contenders. The ’Cats kicked This homecoming game will be off competition with a Friday decision against the Wildcats’ final home game College of Charleston. The Cougars proved and last contest within the Pio- to be the more dominant feline, taking the neer Football League. Wildcats in three (25-19, 25-22, 25-19). Top players for Davidson included Jorden Benedict ’11 and Erin Lupfer ’12 with eight kills apiece. Tallying seven were Sarabeth Peele ’11 and Christine Perzinski ’12. Hay- ley Lawson’11 had 29 assists for the offense and was a defensive diva with 13 digs. The ’Cats continued their weekend of Outside the Den play with a Saturday night match against The Citadel, as Davidson celebrated their five seniors: Anna Bradbury, Jorden Benedict, Hayley Lawson, Sarabeth Peele and Jennifer Chamblee. Davidson won 3-1 (25-16, 24- 26, 25-17, 25-17). In her final performance on her home court, Peele had 18 kills and 12 digs. Lawson had 38 assists and 14 digs. The Wildcats will conclude their regular photo by Tripp Bartholomew season this week. They started on Tuesday as College Football they traveled to Georgia Southern, losing 3-0 #23 South Carolina @ #22 Florida (25-22, 25-21, 25-13). Saturday 7:15 p.m.
Sarabeth Peele ’11 and Hayley Lawson ’11 congratulate each other after scoring a point for the Wildcats. These seniors were honored Saturday night for Senior Day. NorPac, from page 12 You can bet the “Swamp” will be headed into overtime. rocking as the “Ol’ Ball Coach” Possession continued to favor the Wild- The Wildcats took the field for one final and Clare Perry ’11 joined Amato on the all- Steve Spurrier returns to his cats through both 15-minute overtime peri- time this season on Saturday, losing 2-0 to conference team. Perry and Mostellar, the alma mater, looking to lead his ods, and they took 10 shots to Cal’s eight, Longwood in the conference third place Wildcat captains, were repeat selections. Gamecocks past the Gators and but they were again unable to score the elu- match. Stanford won the conference title for Fisher and Meador were also named to to the SEC title game. sive game-winner. Fisher came up with three the second straight season, downing Cal 2-0. the all-tournament team. huge saves to keep the ’Cats’ hopes alive. The team finished 14-10 on the season, Madison Parrish ’13 received the Ju- After the second overtime, the game tied for the second most wins in school his- lie Nagel Extraordinary Teammate Award, moved into a penalty stroke-off, which Cal tory and the most since 1992. Amato, whose given to a NorPac sophomore who demon- won 5- 3, to take the game and a spot in the new school single season points record stands strates exceptional care and support for her conference championship. Clare Perry ’11, at 39, was named NorPac East Player of the teammates. Brooke Osborne ’14 and Gray Robinson ’12 Year and Offensive Player of the Year. Head Coach Ginny Turner was named scored in the stroke-off for the Wildcats. Steph Meador ’12, Jennie Mostellar ’11 NorPac Coach of the Year.
photo by Tripp Bartholomew photo by Tripp Bartholomew Finley Amato ’13 was named NorPac East Player of the Year and set a new single season record for points with 39. 12 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , No v e m b e r 10, 2010 Sp o r t s ’Cats upset Cougars, advance to SoCon Semifinals Za c h a r y Zi m m e r m a n Staff Writer second half, as Alex Caskey ’11 On Saturday night in Mt. Pleas- fired a left-footed shot into the left ant, S.C., the only numbers that side of the net after seven minutes mattered were the final 3-1 score, into the second, giving Davidson not the respective team rankings. the 2-0 lead. College of Charleston went into the After a C of C one touch goal match ranked third and Davidson from the 18-yard box, Davidson sixth. scored again three minutes later After a stellar round of play, we to give them the decisive 3-1 vic- can only hope that Davidson will tory. This insurance goal came keep the ball rolling against No. 2 when Mark Millard ’12 scored off Wofford who defeated No. 7 Fur- of a Chris Pettiglio ’14 corner kick. man by a score of 1-0 in a double Davidson sealed the deal winning overtime victory on Friday. 3-1. Striking first, the initial goal by Despite C of C’s 18-8 advan- Davidson occurred in exciting fash- tage of shots and 9-5 corner kick ion. Yannick Pilgrim ’11 lofted a advantage, Davidson’s superb de- pass over the C of C defense to the fense and goalkeeping by Chip far post where Brian McGue ’13 Sanders ’12 with three saves set one-touched a goal in to put David- the pace for the night. Davidson photo by Tripp Bartholomew son up 1-0 going into the half. advances to the semi-finals of the Davidson wasted no time con- tournament on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Mark Millard ’12 scored an insurance goal for the Wildcats on Saturday, securing the 3-1 victory over tinuing their offensive attack in the against No. 2 Wofford. C of C. The Wildcats will face the No. 2 seed Wofford Terriers Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Record season ends on penalty strokes in NorPac Semis Defense forces five turnovers Sa w y e r Hi ck s seasons in school history. Davidson on the board in the 37th Staff Writer Davidson, the top seed from minute. Finley Amato ’13 recorded as Wildcats beats Marist 28-21 the Eastern division in the tourna- the assist, tying the school’s single- The Davidson field hockey ment, bested Pacific 2-1 on Thurs- season points record of 36. Lo g a n Le w i s vidson defense forced five turn- team played the California Golden day afternoon in the conference Pacific reacted quickly, - eve Sports Editor overs, while Kenny Mantuo ’11 Bears to a 2-2 draw in regulation quarterfinals to set up their semifi- ning the score in the 40th minute, rushed for 124 yards on 35 carries and two overtimes on Friday after- nal date with Cal. After a scoreless but Christine Rua ’12 put the ’Cats The Wildcats closed out their for a touchdown. noon, but ultimately fell 5-3 in pen- first half, a rarity for Davidson this ahead for good at 44:05. With her road Pioneer Football League Offensively, Justin Williams alty strokes, ending one of the best season, Hannah English ’12 put second assist of the contest, Amato season with a 28-21 victory over ’11 helped the rushing attack, broke the points record. Marist (3-6, 2-5), improving their scampering 63 yards on only three Sarah Fisher ’13 was called record to 3-6 overall and 3-4 in the attempts. Jonathan Carkhuff ’14 upon to make just three saves in net PFL. passed efficiently for the Wildcats, for the Wildcats, who played much Tremendous efforts on both better than the score indicated, out- sides of the ball propelled the ’Cats See Football page 11 shooting Pacific an astounding 27- to a victory on the road. The Da- 8. The ’Cats put 18 of those shots on net, so the final score was very much a testament to the work of the busy Pacific goalkeeper. Friday’s matchup proved more challenging for the Wildcats. Cal took an early lead, scoring the first goal at 12:59, which would turn out to be the only goal of the half. Amato evened the score in the 40th minute with her 16th goal of the season. Rua added another goal just 66 seconds later to put the ’Cats up 2-1. Cal brought the score back to a draw with a goal at 50:58, the fourth unassisted score of the game. Al- though the ’Cats controlled play for the rest of the half, they were un- photo by Tripp Bartholomew able to break the tie and the game photo by Tripp Bartholomew Hannah English ’12 sets herself after receiving a pass. The Wild- Jonathan Carkhuff ’14 looks to pass. The freshman’s poise in the cats lost 5-3 in penalty strokes against Cal in the NorPac Semis. See NorPac, page 10 pocket has improved the Wildcats passing attack this season.
Player of the Week Play of the Week Alex Radsky ’11 Wrestling Caskey’s Free Kick Propels ’Cats Worthington, Ohio in SoCon Semifinals
The senior wrestler began his final season at Davidson Alex Caskey ’11 put his talents on display in the first with an outstanding performance in The Citadel Open, round of the SoCon tourney, scoring a fantastic goal winning the 133 lbs division with six victories. on a free kick and giving the ’Cats the momentum they needed to preserve the win.