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WEDNESDAY March 5, 2014 Vol. 143, Issue. 14 Lewiston, Maine

FORUM ARTS & LEISURE R e c i p e s SPORTS Matt Furlow ’14 interviews Suraj Riback ’16 discusses her Com- The Swimming and Diving team Karmacharya ’14 about the his- mons Creation cookbook with have record-setting showing at tory and inspiration behind his Bassell ’16. NESCAC Championships. Nepal-based fashion company, Himalayan Spirit 8848.

See Page 4 See Page 7 See Page 12 Gatherings bring Bates community together to remember John Durkin ’15

Students speak at a gathering for John Durkin ‘15. PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/COURTESY PHOTO

brances of John in a safe and supportive MARY ANNE BODNAR environment. The atrium was packed CO-MANAGING NEWS EDITOR full as hundreds of students attended Messages from students currently abroad in Rome the event to reflect on John’s lasting im- The first Sunday back from Feb- pact on Bates. 4,000 miles of separation can feel Even from Rome, those of us Batesies on the Trinity ruary break, students gathered around To honor John this week, The Bates like 10 because of the strength and uni- program could feel the warmth of the Bates community Garcelon Field for a candelight vigil to Student displays beautiful photographs ty of the Bates community. I am trying back in Lewiston. The amount of messages we received remember John Durkin, a Bates student from Phyllis Graber Jensen that capture to think of something else to write but from Bates friends as well as faculty was incredibly sup- who recently passed away in Rome, the supportive spirit of those who were I’m at a loss for words. We all miss John, portive and infinitely appreciated, and really it just made Italy. In this time of immense sadness, able to attend these events. as he was such a huge part of the Rome us realize even more how grateful we are to be a part of a the support that could be felt in looking A funeral Mass will be held for John program and our Bates family. community with so much integrity and kindness. up to see a football field completely sur- on March 7th at Saint Theresa Church in – Hilary Throckmorton ’15 – Lydia O’Brien ’15 rounded by loving community mem- Rye Beach, New Hampshire at 12noon. bers was surreal. Calling hours will be held on March At a gathering the next day in the 6th from 4pm- 8pm at the Community Pettingill Atrium, some of John’s close Campus, Portsmouth. friends and teammates shared remem- The hunt for a new dean is on Ailes ’14 investigates

HANNAH GOLDBERG STAFF WRITER value of the W2 courses as well as the pedagogical goals Once again, the Bates Bobcats are AMELIA OLIVER and strategies professors used in struc- on the hunt, and this time it’s not for CONTRIBUTING WRITER turing their W2 courses. their next meal in Commons. This Oc- In order to learn about the student tober, it was announced that the beloved At a liberal arts institution, Bates- perspective of W2 courses, Ailes sent Dean of Students Tedd Goundie is step- ies are fortunate enough to have a bit out announce emails and held focus ping down at the end of the 2013-2014 of freedom when constructing their groups open to all students to discuss academic year. Replacing Goundie as academic plan, but they are not im- and express their opinions on the writ- the Dean of Students will be no simple mune to core educational requisites for ing experience at Bates. I attended one task. He has had a profound impact on graduation, including the W1, W2, and of these focus groups where several stu- the ever-changing Bates Campus since W3 writing requirement. Katie Ailes dents, predominantly seniors, came to- his arrival in 2004, working on projects is a senior English and Dance double gether and eagerly shared thoughts and ranging from the development of the major, minoring in Educational Stud- personal experiences on the ways their 280 College Street dorms to the revision ies, and has been exploring the student writing has progressed at Bates, specifi- of the Student Code of Conduct. experience of the W2 writing-intensive cally discussing their W2 courses. Ailes To spearhead the search efforts, stu- course, as a capstone project in comple- articulately guided the conversation ask- dents, faculty, and administration mem- tion of her minor. ing questions such as “can you always bers formed a Dean of Students Search While many Educational Studies tell you are in a W2 class, what do you Committee, which is representative of minors chose to investigate projects feel the goals of your W2 courses are/ the multitude of interests of Bates Col- outside of Bates, Ailes decided to take a were, and how did professors balance lege community members. In addition Dean of Students Tedd Goundie. OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS more internal approach, saying, “I chose AND MEDIA RELATIONS/COURTESY PHOTO teaching content and teaching writing?” to the DOS Search Committee, Bates is to study higher education, because as a From this conversation, it seemed working with outside executive search stitutions, particularly residential liberal is the most diverse class thus far, and if senior I’m now able to reflect on my col- one of the tensions surrounding the W2 firm Isaacson, Miller. arts colleges similar to Bates. Normally we want to continue our commitment lege experience at Bates, notice which was that often these courses tended to Isaacson, Miller and the Search based out of Washington, DC, Ponneh to diversity, we have to be mindful of aspects supported and challenged me, be discipline specific, particularly in the Committee encouraged students to Varho and fellow associate Natalie Le- the issues surrounding it.” Bates em- and look more critically at those which sciences. While Bates students have the come to lunch in the Commons Fish- onhard wanted to visit the Bates cam- phasizes its commitment to diversity I feel could be improved.” option to take their W2 course outside bowl to share their thoughts on student pus, hoping to learn what it is to be a and incorporation of all cultures into Ailes also works as a Peer Writing of their major, many students prefer to life at Bates and the qualities they would Bobcat and what the students want to the student body; the new Dean of Stu- Assistant and feels that she has received stay within their area of study as these like to see in a new Dean of Students see in a new Dean. Why did students dents needs to continue to take on that a great deal of writing training over her classes often hinge on some prior expo- this past Friday. choose Bates in the first place, and what responsibility. four years at Bates. Ailes was promoted sure or understanding of the material. “People describe us as matchmak- would they like to see in a new Dean? The Dean of Students Search Com- to consider if seniors felt prepared to One of the goals of completing the ers,” said IM Associate Ponneh Varho. Batesies were not shy about sharing mittee and the IM Associates listened to write their theses across disciplines, spe- writing program at Bates is that every “We are here now learning about Bates their thoughts. the different relationships students have cifically asking questions about “where student graduates with the skill-set and the existing leadership in the insti- Sophomore international student with the current Dean of Students Of- and how Batesies are receiving their to be a good writer; however, some of tution, looking at what has been his- Phillip Dube articulated a popular con- fice and Tedd Goundie. Student mem- writing instruction, and how the W2 the concern arising in this focus group torically strong and what career patterns cern at the meeting. “I would like to see bers of the Search Committee noticed a develops their writing abilities.” For the was that since students often opt not to leaders currently possess.” Isaacson, someone versed in matters related to capstone project, Ailes wanted to exam- Miller specializes in non-for-profit in- minority students. The Class of 2017 See NEW DEAN, PAGE 6 ine both the student opinion of such See W2, PAGE 6 Forum The Bates Student March 5, 2014 2 Genes, ethics and the future of treating disease

with a nucleus from the prospective has already been successfully tested in CURTIS RHEINGOLD mother. The final product is a healthy several key settings. Shoukhrat Mitali- MANAGING FORUM EDITOR egg with the mother’s nuclear DNA and pov, a researcher at the Oregon Health functional mitochondria. But since any & Science University, has already pro- An FDA panel will convene this resulting fertilization of the cell will cre- duced five healthy adult monkeys using week to consider approving human ate an embryo containing DNA from this technique. Additionally, in 2012 trials for a lifesaving new fertility tech- the mother, the father and the donor, researcher Daniel Paull and colleagues nique for women who are genetic carri- this technique has been described as published results in Nature describing a ers of a potentially fatal class of diseases. creating “three-parent babies.” successful implementation of this pro- Mitochondrial diseases disrupt the Much of the criticism of allowing cedure in unfertilized human eggs with- functioning of mitochondria, structures this technique stems from a slippery out any harmful side effects. found in every cell of the human body. slope argument that suggests that once A few important questions about Mitochondria are colloquially known as genetic modification in any form is le- the procedure still remain, mainly the “power plants” of cells because they galized, it will eventually lead to “de- whether the genetic modification will Comics from top produce the chemical energy needed for signer babies” with selected traits such have effects not on the healthy baby it proper cellular functioning. As seen in publishers including Selling as for hair or eye color or even selecting creates but on future generations. It re- many types of mitochondrial diseases, DC, Marvel, Image, trade genes for increased intelligence. mains unknown whether the offspring disastrous side effects can result from paperbacks As Marcy Darnovsky wrote in an of the five monkeys will just as healthy Dark Horse, Vertigo improper mitochondrial energy pro- opinion piece in the New York Times: as their parents. and IDW duction. Most humans that survive past “We should carefully and thoughtfully As it so happens, the British De- birth with one of these diseases suffer apply the tools of human genetic en- partment of Health is also currently from severe symptoms such as organ gineering to treat medical conditions investigating the legalization of the failure or extreme pain, and they often 15% in people, but we should not use them same procedure. In contrast, the FDA 10% do not survive past childhood. One in to manipulate the genetic traits of fu- is only discussing whether or not to al- discount on every 4,000 babies born inherits a mi- ture children. Genetic modifications of low a small human clinical trial using discount on tochondrial disease from their mother, all trade sperm, eggs and early embryos should the technique. The trial’s results would and countless more do not survive the all comics be strictly off limits. Otherwise, we risk then be analyzed before the procedure paperbacks pregnancy as a result of miscarriages or venturing into human experimentation becomes clinically available. stillbirths. and high-tech eugenics.” I am confident that the FDA will As good as it sounds to work toward This is nonsense. Modifying genes make the correct decision here. Given potentially preventing these diseases like “gotham to select for visible traits is a far cry from the nature of oocyte modification, I do sign up for from claiming more lives in the future, comics llc” the technique under discussion by the not believe that the slippery slope argu- pull&hold service the FDA’s decision has been surrounded FDA that involves removal of the do- ment is viable in these circumstances. on facebook by strong debate mainly concerning the and recieve a 15% nor’s nuclear DNA and the addition One possibility is that the FDA could for daily implications of genetic modification. discount on comics of the mother’s DNA. No genetic in- ask researchers for more animal model deals You probably learned in your high formation will actually be targeted and data before making a decision, but con- school biology class that DNA is found modified. sidering that both healthy adult animals in a cell’s nucleus, but this is not the We are also many decades off from and healthy human oocytes have al- entire story. About two percent of your being able to genetically select for char- ready been created using this technique, DNA is found in mitochondria (known acteristics such as intelligence. Besides I hope that a human trial would be the 164 Main ST, Auburn as mtDNA), and mtDNA mutations Hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm the fact that there is no safe way to mod- next approved step. This procedure de- result in mitochondrial disease. The ify genes in human reproductive cells, serves to be made available to the pub- technique under FDA consideration is there is no single gene for intelligence lic as soon as safely possible in order to called “oocyte modification” and would either. Rather, intelligence as we know eliminate the suffering of not only ba- prevent passing mitochondrial disease it probably arises from a vastly complex bies with mitochondrial diseases, but of to children. Since mtDNA is only in- array of many genes (nature) and many mothers who have so far been unable to herited from the mother, scientists can environmental factors (nurture). safely conceive their own children. replace the nucleus from a donor egg Furthermore, oocyte modification The ultimate break-up playlist Three things that all Bates- A list of songs to force you to cry, make you think, and help you to get over him ies should think about but (or her)

I Won’t Fight It by Andrew Belle: sometimes forget JILL VERDE I’m unsure of what this song is actually CONTRIBUTING WRITER about, but I do know that it never fails to make me cry. And the tears are less a ily there. If we all, as a college, work to- heating or melting cheese on a sand- I have always found that sad songs HELEN CHYZ result of its being a sad and more a result gether to turn the lights off when you wich but nothing is going to happen if are the most beautiful. The following is EDITOR IN CHIEF of its being exhaustively beautiful. leave the bathroom all the ambiguity you keep opening the door to check on a list of some of the songs that I have of whether a bathroom is in use will be your food. There is glass in front so you Turn off the lights in the library bath- felt the most impacted by over the years. Don’t Go Slow by Benjamin Fran- rooms. gone. You save some electricity and save can monitor the status of your melted The theme of this playlist is heartbreak. someone the embarrassment of waiting cheese without letting all the heat es- cis Leftwich: This song does a much For anyone who has ever used the I heard it said once (by Alexa Chung, outside an empty bathroom because cape. A similar grievance occurs next better job of speaking for itself than I bathroom on the first floor of the Ladd if I am forced to be honest) that, “The they are too nervous to knock. door at the microwave. When more can. Library you must have noticed the little problem with heartbreak is that nobody Commons is not your kitchen at food is added to the microwave, it takes red lights outside the doors to the in- can help you when you’re heartbroken. home. longer to cook everything in it, so some- Love Like This (Acoustic) by dividual rooms. You also probably no- Nobody and nothing. Not the films you Specifically it is a shared space times it might be easier to just wait a Kodaline: This one should come with ticed that those little lights correspond watch alone desperately searching for where everyone has to eat and get along second instead of shoving as much food a warning label attached, so just to be to the lights on the inside so that if the a character who feels the way you do, together. Even more than your kitchen in there as possible. Common courtesy clear: WARNING. This is a sad song. lights in the bathroom are on there is an not the glasses or bottles of whisky you at home which can be left in whatever can go a long way, and we should all try indicator outside. This is actually very keep by your bed and certainly not In- state you see fit, Commons should be to make group dining feel as comfort- Not Ready to Make Nice by the smart of whoever designed the library stagram.” treated with extra care out of respect to able as possible. Dixie Chicks: Okay, ladies. Here’s your bathrooms because it does away with Well, the intention of this playlist your peers and the wonderful people Take the five extra steps to the mug time to shine. Scream this one at the top the awkward knocking or trying every is to lend a helping hand to anyone in who work there. This means that there bin. of your lungs. Gesture wildly during the door to see if they are locked. What are need—as impossible as that task may is no excuse not to pick up your dirty There are more mug bins around violin solo. Get your friends involved. you even supposed to say if someone be. napkins off the table. You have to walk this campus than it may seem like and This is your moment to let out all of knocks on the bathroom door? Sorry? past the dish return anyways with sil- mug hoarding is one of the more pre- your aggression and relish in the second I’m not. Occupied? True, but sounds Dear John by Taylor Swift: Tricked verware and plates so why would there posterous problems for a Batesie to stage of grief: anger. like something my grandpa would say. you! This is not going to be that kind still be napkins on tables after meals? have. We have been lulled into a state of Hang on a sec? Maybe, but do not go of playlist. Not to say that I don’t love Another thing that causes distress for laziness where it is considered too much Odds of Being Alone by Trent making promises you can’t keep! Clear- Taylor Swift, because, lets be real, she some in a communal dining environ- of an effort to even return the mugs Dabbs: This song provides less of a ly, the obvious solution here is to just speaks for us all. ment involves the heating and toasting band-aid experience and more of a use the little red lights that are so hand- band-aid-being-ripped-off experience. devices. The toaster oven is great for See 3 THINGS, PAGE 3 Goodbye by Greg Laswell: This It’s eye opening and, honestly, a little bit song is painfully perfect. In fact, I frightening. But it’s sure to make you would say that it is my best-kept secret. cry and, sometimes, that is exactly what If you have recently just gone through a The Bates Student About Us you need. break-up it may physically hurt to listen Editor-in-Chief: Jordan Banez Assistant Editor: Noah Levick to this one at first. But keep listening; Editor-in-Chief: Helen Chyz The Student is published weekly by the The Hardest Part by Coldplay: No students of Bates College when college this song has all the answers. Editor-in-Chief: Anne Strand PHOTO good playlist of the break-up variety or is in session. The Student reserves the Managing Editor: Logan Greenblatt otherwise, doesn’t include Coldplay. NEWS right not to print any article and to edit I Don’t Feel it Anymore by Wil- Co-Managing Editor: LAYOUT for clarity and length. liam Fitzsimmons: Mary Anne Bodnar This song will make Somebody Good by The Swell Co-Managing Editor: Julia Mongeau Managing Editor: Kara Garland you feel okay about not caring anymore. Season: Likely you’ve heard the song Layout Editor: Sarah Durgy Staff editorials represent the majority of, but not necessarily all, the views of “Falling Slowly,” well, lucky for you, FORUM This is the Thing by Fink:Aside the editorial board. Views expressed this band goes just a little bit deeper Managing Editor: Curtis Rheingold Business Manager: Brent Talbott from being just plain beautiful, this Assistant Editor: Business Manager: in Letters to the Editor, Columns, and than that. Here is one of their brightest Kristen Doerer Kat Dorian song is also tragically accurate. For me, Webmaster: Michaela Brady Features in the Forum section are the hidden gems. ARTS AND LEISURE Blog Editor: Keenan Brent opinions of the writers and may or may the most stand out line of the entire not reflect the opinions of the staff. song is, “I don’t know if you notice any- Managing Editor: Ashley Bryant Foreground by Grizzly Bear: Letters to the Editor must be received thing missing / Like the leaves on the Assistant Editor: Tristian Brossy de Dios Delivery Manager: Kyle Olehnik Something about this song makes it so by 6 p.m. on Sunday for Wednesday’s trees or my clothes on the floor.” Okay, Distribution Manager: Tommy Fitzgerald that your heart is spoken to long be- SPORTS publication. Letters should be under Fink. Tell it like it is. Managing Editor: Kyle Olehnik 500 words. Please email them to the fore your ears. It gets under your skin and into your bloodstream. You may Managing Forum Editor at crheingo@ If You Wanna Go by Joy Williams: Copies of The Student are available at locations around campus. bates.edu. be thinking that this bodily invasion Joy Williams, one half of the popular Subscriptions may be purchased for $20 for one semester and $30 for the year. sounds unpleasant. Its not. duo The Civil Wars, was a poignantly Connect with The Student somber solo artist before becoming fa- Your Ex-Lover is Dead by Stars: mous. This song tells a story that you The title is kind of harsh, sure, but if will want to pay attention to. It’s a best The Bates Student www.batesstudent.com Email us! you think about it, likely it would be a friend’s worth of advice wrapped up in 347 Bates College Follow @BatesStudent Content: [email protected] helpful solution! This song is all about Lewiston, ME 04240 “Like” The Bates Student @ Business: [email protected] to three minutes. See PLAYLIST, PAGE 3 The Bates Student March 5, 2014 Forum 3 The only mashed potato I see is at Thanksgiving your behind. BE IN DEMAND. HANNAH ZELTNER But elaborating further on this idea STAFF WRITER of social organization, it seems that there still remains interesting divisions Shall we return to the days of my fa- on the dance floor. There is one single vorite dances - the twist and the mashed mass in the center, but there are also potato? Ah, those were the days. I re- small subgroups astray perhaps either member them quite clearly. Through all enjoying some time breathing or sim- that mashed mess of nostalgia, I feel ply not wishing to associate with the a sense of loss while comparing the swarming clump of limbs. This pattern dance of then to the dance of now. It seems to mimic any sort of dance scene is more a sense of loss due to the fact in films such as “Sixteen Candles.” Giv- that I seemed to lose my shoe on the en, we clearly are not sixteen and given dance floor after trying to meander my the style of dancing is much less con- way through a swarming mass of limbs. servative, but there are interesting com- I just wanted to pee but ended up being parisons when observing the dance floor hit by an arm, a face, or some legs. But composition. who can really tell? Everyone looks like a To me, it resembles an atom. The provocative group of huddled penguins. nucleus has a substantial amount of Aside from that, as you know I was binding energy externally strengthened not alive when these dances hit their by the music. In physics terms, this is prime popularity in the 60s. I feel as if faulty, but it is my “dream world” af- I cannot completely claim that dancing ter all. Next time you attend a dance, and dances have gone downhill over the you might as well say, “golly look at all years. Youth nowadays, you know, are of these neutrons and protons moving all perverse. All young people now are about!” Or, “I’m getting hot, I’m going You’ve come this far. dipsticks and ditzes. Oh how the world to make like an electron and get some has changed! air.” But anyway, of course that is just Regardless of the era and regardless Now, take your next big step. an exaggeration for the most part. Our of the dancing involved, dances allow own style of dancing, the grinding and an opportunity for intimate and close Learn how to meet the demands of global business with the Bryant Graduate School the twerking, does not serve as a repre- human interaction beyond the awkward sentation of our generation as a whole. of Business. 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Full-time day program for accounting majors regardless of the size of the venue, there What’s the purpose of this babble? • Gain credentials and experience that is always that distinct massive clump in Well, I personally have never been a fan the center. It’s Maine; we are cold all the distinguish you in the job market • Meet the 150-hour requirement of dances and wish that the society of time. young people could return back to the for CPA licensure If anything, dances allow what day of formal dances and evening gowns • Benefit from real-world practicum would otherwise be unacceptable in (except the corset can remain a thing of and consulting opportunities • Complete your program in two terms: everyday life to be perfectly normal. the past). However, there are a lot of ele- The dance is almost like a dream-like ments of the dance that have remained summer/fall, summer/summer, dimension where anything can happen, • Fast track your career, with no the same and endured. 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To learn more, visit www.bryant.edu/BeInDemand READ.THINK.SHARE Bryant_5_69x10_50_CollegeAD.indd 1 2/12/14 10:25 AM The Bates Student c omic c orner Kei Matsunami all admit that the mug system is an ex- 3 THINGS tremely convenient luxury, which is why CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 it is so popular. This is also why people get so angry when there are shortages of that the college provides to their bins. A mugs in Commons. While the in-the- perfect example of this is at the library. room mug hoarders are a completely Just like the little red lights, the library separate issue, there are too many times people were clever when they put three when mugs are simply left on tables or mug bins right outside the door. This is counters even though there is a mug why it is painful to see so many desks bin on the way to anywhere someone with stranded mugs after people leave could possibly be walking. Simply take the library only to walk past the mug the second to carry your mug for part bins outside. Leaving your mug on the of your walk and we can decrease the table after you pack up is not only lazy clutter around campus buildings as well but also makes a lot more unnecessary as the clean-up work that other people work for other people. I think we can have to do. PLAYLIST disposal. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Just A Boy by Angus and Julia Stone: Why not end on a good note? This song is less about breaking up and the lyrics, so pay sharp attention. If more about realizing, at the end of the you’re a person who is looking for some day, that he was “just a boy.” And there much-needed post break-up wisdom, is, after all, only so much you can expect this is the song for you. from a boy. Thank you, Angus, for be- ing man enough to admit it. Over It by Catherine McPhee: Hello! This one is a downright necessity. *These songs are, in addition, to be- Needless to say, by the time you make ing good for break-ups, just plain beau- it to the tenth stage of grief—sass—you tiful and are highly recommended for will be glad to have this song at your all audiences. The Bates Student March 5, 2014 Forum 4 Interview with Suraj Karmacharya ’14, Creative Busi- ness Director of Himalayan Spirit 8848 really have to ask the question what is MATT FURLOW more important for people in develop- STAFF WRITER ing countries. TOMS’ website states that their company “help protect chil- What is Himalayan Spirit 8848? dren’s feet from cuts, infections and dis- Himalayan Spirit 8848 is an ethical eases. When children are healthy, they fashion company from the foothills of can attend school, fight minor illnesses the Himalayas, Nepal. It has made its and grow up to reach their potential.” way to Bates College from Suraj Karm- Others argue that the profits should be acharya, the Creative Business Director targeted towards more important ob- of the company. Scarves from the com- jectives, such as providing proper vac- pany are now available at the Bookstore! cines for malaria and preventable dis- eases. The truth is, at the end of the day, Who is Suraj Karmacharya ‘14? TOMS is making social responsibility Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal more mainstream and part of the busi- Major(s) and Academic interests: ness ethos, so I’d say we can learn from Politics and Economics. Interested in those that have already been successful. economic development of less devel- Whether we hate them or love them, oped countries, finance, and entrepre- they’ve been the pioneers of our time neurship. and there’s a lot we can learn. Activities at Bates: Co-Chair of the Senior Gift Committee, Career Devel- What are your plans for the fu- opment Fellow, and will be the best chef ture, and do you want to continue at International Dinner. your entrepreneurship? Life goal: To start my own infra- Suraj Karmacharya ’14. EZRA WOLFINGER/THE BATES STUDENT structure/energy company by the age of Within all of us there is this revolu- 30. layan spirit that drove Hillary and Nor- ning, dyeing, warping, and finally providing basic school supplies such as tionary spirit that really wants us to do Fun fact about yourself: Big things gay to reach new heights. weaving. notebooks and pencils that a lot of stu- ‘good’ work and enact positive change. come in small packages. The goal is to ensure each step of dents cannot afford. To put things into We occasionally get lost in the big ques- Explain the concept behind the this equation is being done ethically. We perspective, the GDP per capita of Ne- tion of what exactly are we doing now Matt: How and why did you be- company, and what makes the com- understand that this may be less profit- pal is aprox. $705, whereas in the U.S. to achieve those goals. In order to re- come involved with Himalayan Spirit pany unique? able, but the goal of our profit is to do it the GDP per capita is aprox. $50,000. ally create that type of change you want, 8848? harmoniously. So much of this business Essentially, we try to support things my philosophy is that you have to go First, what makes it unique is that principle is reflected in where we come in Nepal that many of us here take for through many experiences and it is im- Suraj: Nepal is one of the poorest we are college students from colleges from, and the foundational elements granted, and our small gestures of giv- portant to realize that whatever work countries in the world but is extremely as diverse as Bates, Georgetown, Uni- of Buddhist and Hindu teachings that ing are able to make important impacts. you do, it’s adding some sort of dimen- rich culturally and environmentally. I versity of Chicago, and Lewis & Clark, practice good karma and to do every- sion and layer of meaning to your life. was fortunate to receive a scholarship to that allows us to have a holistic and thing in moderation. What should be the role of busi- Personally, I am trying to build my ex- the international school in Kathmandu, conscious perspective. We can apply the ness and entrepreneurs in society? periences and Bates has been a phenom- where I met the founder (Joshua Leslie) theoretical understandings we learned What are Himalayan Spirit 8848’s enal part of this, because it has allowed of Himalayan Spirit and went to school in college to our business operations. goals for zero waste? I think the most important part me to realize what some of my major with him for 13 years. He is practically Second, we are not trying to cre- is that businesses and entrepreneur beliefs are and discuss these values with family. As we grew up, we talked a lot ate a social hierarchy of workers and Waste isn’t truly waste because the should add positive value to society in people I agree and disagree with. about the social injustices and chal- management. Many large corporations cycle is conducted in an ethically con- some way. Many economists argue that The next five to ten years I see my- lenges of the communities and environ- establish sweatshops in Asia because scious way so even the waste provides corporations benefit society through self continuing on this journey, and ments that we had lived in. His mom they often value profit at the expense of opportunities for renewability. When capital formation (employment, invest- eventually I would like to end up in was one of the first women’s fashion de- other workers. We want to be conscious you have chaotic cycles of production ment, creating products), which has Nepal by the age of 30, with my value signers in Nepal, so after Joshua gradu- of who these workers are and whether you have huge waste and oftentimes the some truth, but oftentimes, businesses, propositions in the form of business. ated from Georgetown, he went back to they’re really happy doing the work they mess is too big to clean. The goal of zero especially transnational corporations, Hopefully by then, I will be with my Nepal to learn from her and start some- do. We know all of our employees, their waste is to do work in a sustainable style forget that alongside value creation beautiful wife on a mountainside always thing of his own and that is the origin of stories, where they come from, and their where our waste becomes the ingredi- there is value destruction. I really be- ready to show my Himalayan backyard Himalayan Spirit 8848. struggles. It is important to understand ents to reuse with minimal harm to the lieve in Buddhist economics in the sense to any and all of my fellow Batesies, so As for me, my academic interests led that working in the garment industry is environment. that you need an idea of consciousness, do come through. me to want to do good work in Nepal considered the work of the lowest caste, which tends not to be typically ac- while also enhancing my professional so the company really tries to enhance The company also participates knowledged. The idea of consciousness Anything else? experiences. I hopped on as the creative the social reputation of the work. in social projects in Nepal. What are is asking the larger questions like, “Is business director with the responsibil- some of these projects and why are the business negatively impacting com- Yes, please support our cause and ity to craft a creative perspective on our The company is considered to be they important to the company? munities?” One challenge is that people purchase a scarf from the bookstore. It’ll business principles, increase our client part of the slow fashion movement. perceive the world in so many different keep you extremely warm and it makes base and start a global presence. What exactly is the slow fashion We have been very privileged to shades. I am personally trying to find for a perfect gift for yourself and others. movement? have grown up in Nepal and we want to my mosaic of beliefs that will hopefully The scarves have travelled a long dis- What’s the significance of the give back to the community that gave integrate some of the principles of poli- tance and have been made with love and number 8848? A slow fashion movement is essen- so much to us. Having a foot in both tics, economics, sociology, and anthro- care. Also follow our page on Facebook tially doing the opposite of what these developed and developing worlds has pology that the business team is learn- or our website: With a commitment to fair treat- huge fashion companies do, which aim made us acknowledge some of the big ing in college. http://www.himalayanspirit8848. ment of workers and the environment, to make profit as quickly as possible at privileges we have. For example, some com/ Himalayan Spirit 8848 draws on the the expense of other people’s livelihoods. Bates students will complain about How can we make the idea of so- And finally, as we say in Nepal, same standards that led Sir Edmund Slow fashion is the conscious process of waiting outside of the bathrooms at cial responsibility more mainstream Namaste (meaning: “My soul recog- Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to climb understanding all of the variables that Ladd Library when many Nepalese and part of the business ethos? nizes your soul, I honor the light, love, 8,848 meters to the top of Mount Ever- go into making a simple product such as rural communities schools won’t even beauty, truth and kindness within you est, the tallest mountain in the world. scarf. For example, there is fabric, which have toilets preventing mostly females Every girl at Bates practically owns because it is also within me, in sharing We seek to climb higher, to create comes out the environment. Merino is students from attending school. Part of a pair of TOMS shoes, and TOMS these things there is no distance and no clothes that make a difference in the a natural fiber from the wool of our goal is addressing issues such as this, markets that for every pair of shoes they difference between us, we are the same, lives of both manufacturers and con- sheep and must go through the so we are working towards construct- sell they will give a pair to someone in we are one.”)! Share the spirit. sumers, by embodying the same Hima- processes of wool scouring, spin- ing a toilet in a rural school as well as a developing country like Nepal. You

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COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT The Bates Student March 5, 2014 News 5 BCSG helps revive NESCAC Experience Exchange student government conference promotes meaningful dent government faces in it’s own car- in Lewiston. Carey also made what relationships within MARY ANNE BODNAR rying out of responsibilities, such as ap- could be a dull speech relatable by re- CO-MANAGING NEWS EDITOR proving new student organizations and vealing his unconventional career path approving students to seats on faculty from a corporate information technol- This past weekend, student govern- Lewiston community committees, and the student body’s per- ogy firm, to his current position in the ment representatives from five out of ception of the student government. House of Representatives. pressed interest in becoming involved the eleven NESCAC schools gathered ANNE STRAND in the exchanges. The meetings will take The only hiccup during the week- The talk was attended by school EDITOR-IN-CHIEF at Bates for the recently revived NES- end actually occurred in the week lead- representatives and interested Bates place in public spaces such as the Lewis- CAC Student Government Conference. ton Public Library, and Humphries and ing up to the main events. It became community members alike, thus it fos- Two community-minded Bobcats Events throughout the weekend includ- increasingly clear, from an unrespon- tered provocative questions surrounding Peruccio are working on establishing a ed an opening discussion, 3 breakout have established an original opportunity shuttle system similar to the transpor- siveness in emails, that the planned the role of student government in Mr. for Bates students to become more ac- discussion sessions, a Keynote presenta- Keynote Speaker for the event was un- Carey’s educational experiences. Carey tation available to Bates students who tion by U.S. Representative Mike Carey tive in the Lewiston community. Tara work in the Lewiston public schools. able to attend. Alyssa was suddenly on admitted in the question and answer Humphries ’17 and Carly Peruccio ‘16 and a brunch-time closing discussion. the hunt for a new Keynote speaker. session that in college he “didn’t think “The so-called “Bates Bubble” can The NESCAC conference was held formed Experience Exchange, a new burst when Bates students and Lewiston Early on Tuesday, February 25th, student government affected me,” and club that arranges for Bates students years ago at Amherst College, and this Alyssa sent out an email to the faculty then corrected himself with the rephras- residents form reciprocal, meaningful, past fall semester Wesleyan Univer- to regularly meet with asylum-seeking and sustained friendships,” Humphries listserv asking for some guidance on ing “I didn’t know how it affected me.” community members in Lewiston as a sity revived the tradition by holding a and suggestions for where to find a new In light of Mr. Carey’s comment of and Peruccio explain. “We are particu- successful conference to which Bates way to exchange shared life experiences larly encouraged that this is an oppor- Keynote speaker. The response was bet- his lack of awareness of student govern- and skills. representatives attended. While these ter than she imagined. She said, “It was ment in college, representatives talked tunity to develop cross-cultural under- representatives appreciated Wesleyan’s Humphries and Peruccio paired standing and appreciation.” kind of a plea for help, but the response a lot about how to effectively advertise with college-aged Lewiston resident initiative in organizing the event, Alyssa was amazing. I think it really speaks to what student government is really do- The founders of Exerience Ex- Morgosh ‘14 saw ways to improve the Pierrette Rukundo in order to estab- change acknowledge that the club is our faculty and how supportive they ing and how to get more feedback form lish the club. “Collaborating with Pier- weekend. On the last day of the Wes- are. I got fifteen responses within the the student body. Often times, student inspired by former Bates club Refugee leyan conferenced she volunteered Bates rette has been crucial for Experience Volunteers, however Peruccio says that first three hours of the morning.” government representatives will send an Exchange›s progress,” says Peruccio. to host the spring conference. One suggestion lead to another, and announce email to the student body, “we are our own group.” When I asked Alyssa how she “Through Pierrette, Tara and I con- Experience Exchange aims to pro- the organizing committee were pleased but Bowdoin student government sends nected with asylum-seeking residents approached such an organizational be- to find out that the engaging and relat- out only one announce email a day mote more involvement from Bates stu- hemoth, she responded with ease. “I of Lewiston.” Rukondo is involved with dents within the Lewiston community able speaker, Mike Carey, would be able with all the events going on around local organization Community Con- love organizing things, which is good to give the Keynote address. His charis- campus. BCSG Member Sarah Stanley by establishing immediate partnerships for the nature of my job. I’ve had giant cepts and first connected with Peruccio among people who would not normally ma and relatability to Bates students in ‘16 described the bonus to this slightly while Peruccio was working on a Com- undertakings before, so I knew it was particular, labeled him as anything but a different allocation of responsibilities; have the opportunity to get to know one something that we could do.” A plan- munity Concepts survey project while another. In doing so, the club presents last-minute find. “They did that as a way to limit an- living on Bates campus last summer. ning committee worked since Novem- In his talk, titled “Public Service: nounce emails, but additionally people an innovative way for Bates students to ber to pick narrowed but accessible dis- The students behind Experience develop meaningful friendships with However it May Be,” Carey discussed are more likely to read their emails and Exchange explain that they do not re- cussion topics and to hire an engaging how public service informs career and participate in events around campus.” community members as opposed to Keynote speaker. gard the student-to- community mem- only volunteering their time. Becoming lifestyle choices. In Carey’s opinion, At Bates, this would mean making The ber meetings as volunteer work, as both Alyssa’s vision for the conference at public service is “a requirement of a Bates Daily and a collaboration between involved in the club presents a chance Bates involved refining the focus of the parties will gain valuable experiences for Bates students who yearn to become citizen in democracy: it is an ethic.” Chase Hall Committee and Bates Col- and friendships. The kinds of skills and discussion towards issues that student He described what habits and behav- lege Student Government. more active in the environment outside government can actually impact. “One hobbies to be exchanged are up to the of Bates’ immediate campus boundar- iors bring success to public service, em- Fellow NESCACs have also used discretion of the partnerships, however thing that really steered the deciding of phasizing that those who are successful social media to encourage student body ies. these topics, and something that I was it is speculated that Bates students and “I think this is a really great learn- don’t achieve goals solely by wanting engagement with student government. Lewiston community members will really adamant about throughout the recognition for their good deed. Those At some schools, representatives live ing opportunity for everyone,” explains entire process, was that anything we’re share knowledge regarding things such Peruccio. “We feel passionate about who succeed “find the change that most tweet from meetings or actively update as language and cooking skills. In ad- talking about should not be issues that needs to be made, and succeed” and a Facebook Page. Bates being a part of the Lewiston com- NESCAC campuses face on a grand dition to the regular meetings, the club munity.” also work to “manage complexity” in- In response to a potential reason will organize communal dinners for scale. The last conference there would herent in any given issue. Apathy, igno- for students’ ignorance of student gov- Humprhies and Peruccio are look- be a discussion on diversity, broadly club members as a way to share each ing for Bates students who are willing rance and action are all ways to address ernment activities, Stanley cites the in- other’s experiences and reflect on the speaking, and another on sexual assault, a problem, but action is the path most timidating number of committees and to commit to regular meeting arrange- broadly speaking. These issues have spe- partnerships. “The relationships are ments to become a part of Experience chosen by the successful. subcommittees that comprise the Bates meant to be about fun, learning, and cific cultures at NESCAC colleges, and Carey’s emphasis on his connection College Student Government. She be- Exchange. Meetings will begin shortly, it’s pertinent to educate oneself in the positivity, not stress,” says Humphries. around mid-March, and will continue to the Lewiston/Auburn area was most lieves that, rather than limit the number The Lewiston community members exchange of information on these mat- appropriate for the Bates conference of committees, the solution lies in the through Short Term. Those interested ters, but you can’t as a student govern- who will meet with Bates students are should email Tara Humprhies and/or because sense of place is a quality that question of “How do we tell the student not necessarily college-aged, but rep- ment do very much about them.” Bates is dedicated to instilling in its stu- body that this complexity exists?” She Carly Peruccio to express interest and The resulting array of discussion resent a range of ages. In fact, thirteen gather further details. dents over the course of their four years community members have already ex- topics targeted specific issues that stu- See BCSG, PAGE 6 Koru: Workplace learning ini- The Bates Student welcomes “The wRAp” tiative through Bates years SARAH STANLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Welcome to your new weekly update from the Bates College Student Govern- ment! Starting this week, BCSG rep- resentative Sarah Stanley will inform all students of the latest updates from BCSG through her new column, “The wRAp” (Weekly Representative Assembly Publication). The KORU organization in action. JOINKORU.COM/COURTESY PHOTO Occidental College. During the compa- and high-impact presentations are often EVAN HANSEN-BUNDY BCSG meets Monday evenings at 7pm in PGILL G65 and wel- ny’s brief tenure, it has accrued myriad taught in the collegiate classroom and STAFF WRITER comes all students to attend. The Bates College Student Government is the testimonies of its practicality and ap- are essential to success in the corporate plicability in today’s job market. Johna- crucial link between the student body and the administration. The primary It was announced almost two weeks workplace. The tools given to students than Veitch, the president of Occidental at college institutions are often a far cry task of the BCSG is to establish, oversee, and fund all student clubs. This year, ago that the Seattle based firm Koru will College, in a comment from the official the BCSG has approved new government bylaws, introduced a slew of new add Bates to its already impressive list of away from the procedures and expecta- Koru website, says that Koru “is part tions of the modern workplace. constitutional amendments, and filled all student government positions for affiliates. As noted in the Bates News ar- of our effort to ensure that our gradu- ticle from February 20th, Koru is a pro- Future plans for the Bates part- 2013-2014. ates are able to market their skills in the nership with Koru include a four-year gram specifically designed to connect modern workplace”. high-powered corporate profession- course of co-curricular programming in At our most recent meeting, the BCSG approved two club co-spon- With the current state of the job which many other initiatives could be sorships. Co- sponsorships are another opportunity, in addition to the yearly als with college students interested in market, any advantage that can be working in the corporate sphere. Koru developed. A short term course may also budget allocations, for clubs to seek funding. Co-sponsorships allow clubs who gained in the realm of corporate skill be on the horizon with practitioner- would like to hold an event, but do not have enough money for the event, was founded in 2013 by Josh Jarrett and is crucial. According to a 2013 study taught intimacy within the classroom to receive additional funding. At this week’s meeting, the BCSG approved a by Kristen Hamilton and is operated by done by Accenture on college employ- an invigorated and enthusiastic staff. environment. All of these are part of co-sponsorship for a spring benefit concert hosted by the Gospelaires that will ment only 16% of students in the study President Spencer’s aim toward bridg- The program not only places stu- bring a variety of Gospel Groups to campus as well as a co-sponsorship that will graduate with a job already secured. ing the gap between college and work- dents in a real workplace environment Low as this number is, the relationships will aid the newly formed Electronics and Programing Club. In their upcom- but also links these students with profes- life. Anything that leaves the graduate that Koru can help create a significant with confidence and skill when facing ing event, they will utilize plato, motors, and other materials to light LEDS. sionals dedicated to what they do. With advantage for those approaching the a significant commitment to learning by the corporate market can significantly staggering depths of life after Bates. increase both their confidence and like- In other news, a sub-committee of the Student Government has doing, Koru both provides a hands-on Not only does Koru help develop gathered together over the past weeks to organize and host the NESCAC experience and gives the ever-relevant lihood of gaining a job. relationships and give experience work- Among the partners that Koru Student Government Conference, scheduled for this weekend (1st and March “actionable feedback” which they be- ing with fast-growing and innovative nd lieve is crucial to growth as a worker. works with are Recreational Equipment 2 ). The conference will foster collaboration among the NESCAC schools companies, it also has a commitment to Inc. (REI) and Zulily, an online web and provide greater insight into the challenges and successes within student Bates will have a number of scholarships teaching students applicable and practi- for junior year applicants this summer. site for clothing and apparel. These high government. cal skills needed to be a successful ap- earning and fast growing companies For the summer of 2014, Bates will only plicant in today’s market. These include, offer placement in the Seattle program create an atmosphere of intensity and Lastly, upon reflecting on the devastating loss that has occurred re- but are not limited to financial analysis, innovation that is conducive to learning cently within our community, The BCSG would like to highlight that if there but there are plans in place to expand to design thinking, navigating Excel and in the corporate environment. is anything that the administration can do to improve services available during San Francisco and other cities. There are prototyping. Koru also teaches the es- two opportunities for Bates students, in Koru is very excited to add Bates to events such as these please do not hesitate to email the Student Government sential techniques that help facilitate an already impressive contingent of col- June and July, each with 6 to 8 place- Officers as they can communicate those needs to the administration (contact the practical application of the skills leges, as Bates is excited for an opportu- ment spots. learned throughout the college experi- information can be found on our website). Among the other colleges affiliated nity to strengthen their students’ skills ence. Things such as interpersonal ef- and better prepare them for a meaning- with Koru are Brown, Georgetown, fectiveness, business communications University of Southern California and ful life after Bates. The Bates Student March 5, 2014 News & Feature 6 Housing update 2014-2015: The lottery, theme houses and more

SARAH DURGY STAFF WRITER

As Batesies prepare for the long stretch of wintry days that is March and dreaming of a sunny Short Term, the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life is already thinking about housing for next fall and the years to fol- low. In fact, the housing lottery for next year is just around the corner. The suite lottery and rising senior room selection will take place on Sunday, March 16th. Rising juniors choose the next day, and LOGAN GREENBLATT, JULIA MONGEAU/THE BATES rising sophomore room selection takes STUDENT place on Wednesday, March 19th. There will be a high number of six will be focused on providing non-chem piloting a block-housing program. In friends, and is aimed especially at easing Starting this year, juniors and others theme houses on campus next year. The activities for its residents while anoth- this scenario, the block-housing lottery the housing selection process for rising who plan to study abroad in the fall will French and Francophone Culture house er will promote eco-justice. As usual, would function almost like a suite lot- sophomores, who are more likely than no longer be able to choose a room but will do just as the name implies and Batesies have organized an Arts house tery in that a group of friends would juniors or seniors to be disappointed in instead will be put into summer place- host activities that explore the French for students to share their passion by sign up together and be assigned a lot- their housing prospects. ment in the event that they change their culture. The Umami house, named hosting arts-related events. The sixth tery number based on their combina- As the lottery looms ahead, students study abroad plans. As Mina Beveney, after the supposed sixth taste, which house will be focused on “perspectives” tion of numbers. The group would then of all class years should rest assured that, Housing Coordinator and Residence translates from Japanese into “pleasant and understanding different cultures. be allowed to choose a cluster of rooms as always, any room on Bates campus, Life Assistant, explains, this will cut savory taste”, will be home to students Ms. Beveney also explained that near each other. This system would al- whether their first choice or their last, down on some of the chaos that inevi- with an interest in food. One house the office has been exploring the idea of low students to easily live close to their will shortly become home. tably accompanies the housing process.

velop a relationship in the future, hop- NEW DEAN ing that increased visibility will cause CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 other students to interact with the Dean of Students. Part of achieving this goal gap in the members of the student body is to insure that the student body knows who used the Dean of Students and the purpose of the Dean of Students. “It developed a close relationship. Many can’t be a resource if we do not feel the students are unaware of the role of the connection between the students and Dean of Students, showing a need for the Dean of Students office,” said Pone- increased Dean visibility. man. Senior Jourdan Fanning and junior Bobcats can be sure that student Teddy Poneman described this gap. opinion is highly valued in this search “The Dean of Students looked after me process. Isaacson, Miller will continue when I was sick, coming to my room to vet candidates in order to find the to see why I was missing class,” said best match for the college, examining Fanning, representing the strong bond their past career experiences and how some students have with the Dean of they will mesh with the “positive stu- Students. Poneman, on the other end of dent culture and climate of Bates.” the spectrum, explained his desire to de-

In addition to holding focus groups, W2 Ailes has reached out to all professors CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 teaching a W2 this semester and asked for a brief description of their approach take their W2 outside their major they to teaching their W2 courses as well as only become versed in the type of writ- interviewed a professor for a case study ing specific to their discipline. Another of her W2 teaching techniques. Ailes trend that Ailes has noted from these has also researched literature on writ- focus groups is that students are some- ing-intensive higher education courses, times frustrated by the variation be- and compared our W1, W2, and W3 tween W2 courses and the type of writ- system with the writing programs at ing instruction and assignments given. other small liberal arts colleges. Ailes Some students also stated that they can- will present a report of her findings at not tell the difference between courses the Educational Symposium on April that are specifically designated as a W2 1st along with her classmates in the and other writing-intensive classes. Ac- Educational Studies capstone. If you cording to Ailes, several seniors also said have any comments on your experience they wanted more explicit instruction with the W2 system and would like to TUFTS SUMMER SESSION 2014 regarding their thesis, and wished that share them, email Katie Ailes with your this had stemmed from their W2s. feedback. prepare. eXpaND. Develop.

tant because they allow the students to BCSG actually be ambitious. In hosting this CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 event, BCSG set an excellent example for students to follow in terms of self commented, “If we condense it more, improvement, accepting feedback, and we might make it more difficult for our- expanding their awareness of practices selves to divide tasks, and divide time.” at other small liberal arts colleges. Alyssa additionally emphasized the Alyssa hopes that this event will in- importance of helping the student body spire others to reach out in a similar way to understand the scope of student gov- to fellow NESCACs. “I think this serves ernment responsibilities. “The student as a really cool model for what other voice is really important in the func- student organizations could do in terms school of arts and sciences | school of engineering tioning of the school because the stu- of hosting conferences. This was so in- dents are the consumers of this product, formative for what we could be doing so it’s most important that they’re voices better...We are often isolated as a small Three sessioNs: are heard.” In an environment as fast community and it’s hard to know, since paced as Bates, it can be easy for ambi- we only get this college experience once, May 21– JuNe 27 | July 1–augusT 8 | May 21–augusT 8 tious students to forget that those who what’s going on at different colleges.” work behind the scenes are most impor- go.tufts.edu/summer Barbara Howaniec, APRN-BC College and Pre-College Programs Psychiatric nurse practitioner and psychotherapist treating anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD Day & Evening Classes Psychotherapy and Medication Management Affordable Tuition Using compassion, empathy, and a sense of humor Outstanding Tufts Faculty in her no nonsense approach to helping others A short walk from the Bates Campus: 460 Main St. Lewiston Online Courses 207-240-8995 http://barbarahowaniec.com/ Arts & Leisure The Bates Student March 5, 2014 7

Poster for this semester’s main stage production, Enjoy, playing this weekend in Schaeffer Theater. KHI KIM/THE BATES STUDENT two years, from 1995 to 1997, during Enjoy is written as a modern-day struggles faced by Japanese youths dur- wanted to the dances to be “cathartic ASHLEY BRYANT the midst of this time period. “There are response to this Lost Generation and ing this difficult time period. moments” and give the audience a break MANAGING ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR no laws against it.” poses the question of what the future The Bates cast faced their own from the heavy dialogue. Before the main stage production O’Harra recalls obasans pushing will look like for these young, educat- struggles with this play. Aside from “I chose this play because I got curi- hits Schaeffer Theater this upcoming others out of their way in public spaces ed Japanese youths forced into eternal understanding the history behind the ous and wanted to try it for myself,” says weekend, I got to sit down with direc- as a signal of hierarchy and cultural en- part-time employment. play’s creation, the material itself is dif- O’Harra. “It was a process of discovery tor and assistant professor of theater, titlement. Yet, for The Lost Generation This play is composed for an en- ficult to learn. The script is composed and one where the final outcome was Brooke O’Harra, to talk about the show this cultural role creates a problem for semble, meaning that a group of actors of long monologues with little punctua- unpredictable.” and everything from Japanese ageism to career opportunities. work together to tell stories and create tion and sentence structure. The staging In terms of leaving a lasting mes- economic crises. “No one wants to be the boss of an this performance event. The people of itself is very untraditional, forcing the sage for the audience, O’Harra states, Enjoy is a play written by Toshiki obasan because it creates such a difficult the play are products of this period, and actors to change their characters con- “I don’t think the point is to teach any- Okada, a contemporary, experimental power dynamic,” says O’Harra. are written into this cultural moment stantly and tell a story through short body anything. The point is to think Japanese theater artist. The play delves There is also a lot of cultural expec- within Japanese history. What is unique movements and dialogue. about how actually do you take a physic into what O’Harra refers to as a “psy- tation within Japan. Especially within about this play is that the characters do “The traditional ways of approach- moment and embody it artistically.” chic space,” focusing on a specific popu- the job market, people do not change not have names nor do they stay in the ing a performance are put into question O’Harra hopes the audience can see lation in Japan, known as “The Lost careers but are expected to stay with body of one character. in Enjoy,” states O’Harra. “The produc- similarities between Japan and Amer- Generation.” The term comes from the one job for their whole life. It says a lot “The idea is that there is a cast of tion is more rewarding if you can let ica’s cultural moments of economic Lost Decade, a period in Japan from the about a person’s character and commit- actors not specific characters,” says go of the narrative arch and traditional struggles. It is the director’s hope that mid 1990s to early 2000s, which after ment. O’Harra. “They narrate the story of model and put yourself in this contem- the audience will leave feeling chal- the Japanese asset price bubble collapse, However, in a decade of high un- people who are struggling within this plative, psychic space. It’s the kind of lenged and view their world through a left many young 20 and 30 year olds employment targeted at such a specific cultural moment, switching between play that demands the audience to be a different perspective of the struggling, without full-time jobs. population, Japanese youths are forced third and first person.” close listener.” unemployed. Japan is organized by strict cultural to take up temp jobs. Especially for The play deals specifically with The play has been a tremendous So come see Enjoy this weekend rules. Once a person turns thirty, they women, once they leave the workforce, three characters – Mizuno, Kawakami, learning process for all, demanding co- and experience a play that yearns for an are referred to as an obasan, someone they can’t get back in. These 20 and 30 and Shimizu – along with several fe- operation and collaboration from the attentive audience. You won’t be disap- treated with respect and forced to ad- year olds soon find themselves stuck in male characters. From discussions of actors and director. Aside from learning pointed. here to cultural roles. a world of part-time employment, with 30th birthday parties to homeless people lines and staging, the actors also had to “Ageism is crazy in Japan,” states their society’s own cultural rules work- in karaoke bars and comic book cafes, create short dance pieces that intertwine O’Harra who lived in the country for ing against them. the cast portrays to the audience the within the stories of the play. O’Harra Julia Riback ’16 gets FILMBOARD creative in Commons Catching Fire REBECCAH BASSELL STAFF WRITER is on fire What do you get when you cross the film as the first movie did, Catching creativity, cooperation, and Commons TRISTAN BROSSY DE DIOS Fire builds genuine characters through cooking? Well, you get a fun new spin ASSISTANT ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR meaningful and shocking moments of on how to make Commons food a bit action, creating a living setting along- more interesting. That’s what sopho- Filmboard will present five show- side the resilience of Katniss’s character. more Julia Riback has been up to for al- ings of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire “I liked it a lot better than the first,” most a year now, with her ever-growing this weekend from March 7-9. The film said first-year Katie Van Patten. “It did Commons Creation Cookbook. is a riveting feat that exceeds its prede- better justice to the books, in the cine- She and others have been crafting cessor in both power and quality, matography and the actors’ connections and compiling recipes in the past year Sequel to 2012’s The Hunger Games to their characters.” since Riback’s freshman year Short and based off Suzanne Collins’ second Constantly juxtaposed are the squa- term, with entrees for all meals of the novel in her trilogy of books, Catch- lor of the districts, and the splendor of day, drinks, and desserts. ing Fire continues the dystopian tale of The Capitol and the sleekness of the “I was preparing to be an orienta- Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) Peacekeepers – white-clad, Stormtroop- tion leader for the incoming freshman following her landmark victory in the er-like paramilitary force – all brought in the fall,” says Riback on her moti- first film. to life by the stunning capabilities of vation for starting the cookbook. “I Catching Fire seamlessly marries the modern special effects. The designs of wanted to give something special to the thrill of an adventure film and the seri- Katniss’s home district are brilliant, in- new students as they started their time ous quality of a critical drama. Much corporating a sort of steam-punk vibe at Bates. It was originally only five pages like the firstHunger Games movie, the with the futuristic sleekness of a tradi- long with fifteen recipes,” Riback ex- sequel, this time directed by Francis tional science fiction film. The entire plains, which is a far cry from the now Lawrence, is for the most part divided aura one experiences watching Catch- immense (and ever growing) collection into two main sequences, a lengthy pe- ing Fire is one of constant conflict, with of forty five recipes. riod of introduction and elaboration Victorian and 20th century buildings in Since the beginning of the year, and the action-packed Hunger Games consistent contrast with the futuristic Riback has continued to keep collect- themselves. hologram screens and military vehicles ing recipes just for the fun of it, with While the first film’s first half of the Peacekeepers – a conflict that her friends and others eagerly reaching seemed a bit tedious and unnecessary at perfectly reflects the struggle of the re- out to give their own additions to the times, the one-and-a-half-hour period pressed citizens of Panem against their book. She has even gotten photographic of introduction in Catching Fire makes tyrannical overlord, President Snow help from Jessie Jacobson ‘16 and Tess full use of its time without threatening (Donald Sutherland). Goodbody ‘16, to take pictures of to lose the viewer’s interest. There are “I thought the second hunger the created recipes in Commons. The political overtones in both the book and games movie was exceptionally better the film series, butCatching Fire takes “Food-o-shoot” has been a great success Hot chocolate a la Riback. JESSIE JACOBSON/THE BATES STUDENT than the first,” said first-year Maddie thus far, and Riback is very excited with them to a new level, spending a great Auvinen. “Although the movie was the way everything is coming together. ideas,” explains Riback, “and the people to hear yours. If you want to submit amount of time focusing on the every- fairly long, there was plenty of action Her future plans for the cookbook who have heard about it are really re- your recipe to her, email her at jriback@ day totalitarianism Katniss and the oth- and surprising events that stood true to remain tentative, but she does plan to sponding well to it.” bates.edu with your recipe name, ingre- er districts (the subservient regions that the book. I cannot wait to see the next make the recipes publicly available in Who knows what’s next for this cre- dients, and how to make your Com- are at the mercy of The Capitol after a of the series!” the near future. ative commons queen! mons Creation. Also, your name and rebellion 75 years ago) of Panem expe- The acting throughout the movie “I’ve been talking with a few groups Julia is always looking for new addi- class year, so she can give you credit for rience in the wake of the last Hunger on campus about a couple of different tions to the cookbook, and would love your creativity! Games. Rather than simply unveiling backstory and explaining the world of See CATCHING FIRE, PAGE 9 The Bates Student March 5, 2014 8 Arts & Leisure VILLAGE CLUB SERIES Weekly Ryanhood, just too good SARAH WAINSHAL STAFF WRITER

This past Thursday night, Batesies packed the Benjamin E. Mays Center Verse for the weekly Village Club Series per- formance featuring fan-favorite band, If you’re a poet and know it, or Ryanhood. Composed of guitarists and vocalists, Cameron Hood and Ryan don’t, submit a verse! Green, this dynamic duo hails from Tucson, Arizona and has performed Email [email protected] more than 800 shows in 46 U.S. states. For the evening performance on Thurs- day the duo also featured guest pianist To Brilliance Paul Jenkins. The band has also shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathan- son, Train, Lifehouse, and have even By Zach Kinsella been tweeted about by Ellen DeGe- neres. Clearly, this is a concert worth A masterpiece – watching. KEITH TANNENBAUM/COURTESY PHOTO of ongoing devotion, The group started with a jazzy, went onto play “Sick Bed Symphony,” about Maine prompted the next song a tribute to Swine who extract spunky tune consisting of a mandolin, which won an international acoustic “Summer Rain” which once again had piano, and guitar along with superb music award and is about “seeing the a pop quality to it. thoughts from Phantoms harmonies, which really got everyone’s best in things.” This song would prob- A sparkly electric green guitar was like the Serpent who feet tapping. The second song, “Around ably fit more into the pop genre, with added for the next tune, which was a weaves through traffic the Sun”, had a similar feeling but fea- the audience encouraged to sing along love song. It began soft and slow and tured two guitars and piano instead. for part of the chorus. Continuing this continued to build up until the chorus, the unchartered lands, While giving a slightly awkward in- vibe, they played a love song called “All creating a pop-rock ballad effect. This vast and Desolate, troduction, Cameron and Ryan quickly About You.” This was well received with was complimented with the uplifting a row, a hymn; redeemed themselves with an amazing many audience members lightly sway- song, “The World Awaits.” This was one guitar duet proving that fingers can ing along to the catchy tune. of their most powerful songs, not only to: Suzanne, from: indeed move at lightening speeds. He The tone shifted abruptly when in terms of lyrics, but also regarding vo- Mary, from the silk described the song as being “pregnant they dedicated their next song “They cals. Cameron used very impressive fal- blanket of innocence; tarnished with anticipation,” causing waves of Didn’t Put Anything Into Your Place” setto for the chorus that really added a by the gun – The Destroyer, laughter from the audience. Afterwards, to Bates student John Durkin ‘15 who special element to the ultimate message. their song “Let it Go” (not to be con- tragically passed away while abroad. Finishing off the night with a soft who knocks “four quick times on fused with the popular Frozen song), This song comes from their album, After and sweet love song with the use of a the door of unhappiness”* combined rock, jazz, and a little bit of Night Came Sun. The room was clearly melodica, guitar and ukulele, it was and your eyes, so perplexed country music. Paul added to this feel- touched by this expression of sympathy clearly a much enjoyed concert over- ing with his use of a tambourine and for our community. all. Very few people left the concert to with vigilance and creation shaker. They also dowsed the audience Changing tone yet again, Ryan- attend to their homework, which says but I know you, too, with compliments, consistently men- hood inquired about whether or not something on a Thursday night at Bates. are blind tioning how Bates is their favorite col- people in Maine still eat lobster rolls or If you regret not attending this overall lege to play for. if they are a “day time food.” They were great performance, be sure to check to the sound of sacred angels After a new round of cheers, the a bit bummed that they couldn’t find Ryanhood out on Facebook, iTunes, or who sing like stars that soar duo mentioned their new album, them but were content with their din- YouTube. You surely will not be disap- above the night sky, Start Somewhere, which came out to- ner eaten before the performance from pointed. Auburn’s Jasmine Café. More discussion so dark, so wards the end of last year. They then empty, except for the traces of light that wavers, Sexuality and identity abound on the edge of existence, endless miles away, deep – deep into Brilliance. in Blue is the Warmest Color opinions of her parents and fights to fit and more obvious duality. The duality *Quote from Alber Camus’ The Stranger EVAN HANSEN-BUNDY in with the loose and extreme emotions through which director, Abdellatif Ke- STAFF WRITER of her “friends” at school. Exemplifying chiche, shows us how different the lov- the heterosexual, down-to-earth teenag- ers are and how doomed their fate is. Escaping both the notice of the er who has decided the course of her life Apart from their proposed, and then ac- Academy and the Sundance critics, at age 16, Adèle cannot figure out why tualized professions, the two main char- Blue is the Warmest Color had sweeping she is unhappy in her life. She has one acters are well-differentiated by the din- success in more independent film asso- 12 Years a Slave tells the brief relationship with a boy her peers ners they have at one another’s homes. ciations these past few months winning insist that she date, and yet is uninter- Adèle’s family is rigid with expectations over 40 awards in all. A controversial ested both sexually and romantically. about security and social normalcy. and NC-17 rated film,Blue is the Warm- horrifying truth of Then she meets Emma, played by They have the ever-significant symbol of est Color (originally “La vie d’Adèle - Léa Seydoux, a graduate student at an pasta for dinner (multiple times) which Chapitres 1 et 2”), is the intimate and arts college. So begins Adèle’s great love shows their bland and uninventive na- American history often graphic portrayal of one young affair which erupts passionately in one ture. Emma’s family however, is accept- girls sexual discovery, intertwined with the movie is shot focusing solely on of the most authentic and explicit sex ing and new-age. They support her art EVAN MOLINARI realizations of her life and self. Solomon’s perspective. There are only scenes ever presented in a non-porno- ambitions and serve oysters to the shy STAFF WRITER “Trespass” critic, Alex Doenau, was a handful of scenes in which Solomon, graphic film. However, their relation- and closed-minded Adèle. They are able played brilliantly by Chiwetel Ejiofor, in the minority of reviewers in deny- Movies about antebellum America ship collapses steadily, over the course to kiss and make love freely in Emma’s does not appear. That being said, he ing the brilliance with which the film are often accused of being ignoring or of a few years, domestic unhappiness house whereas in Adèle’s, quietness and has fewer lines than expected. This ver- is crafted. In his unenthusiastic review toning down the reality of slavery. 12 brought on by their differences in in- secrecy abound. bal selectivity seems to aid rather than he made reference to the movie: “It is Years a Slave is no such movie. It hits tellectual and spiritual fulfillment. This Ultimately, Emma’s greatest goal, detract from the character, for Ejiofor not cheerful, hopeful, or profound: it you in the face, grabs you, forces you to sort of unhappiness leads Adèle to have and perhaps unfulfilled ambition, is to adeptly conveys emotion through body just is.” pay attention, and does not let go. The an affair with a male colleague. This break Adèle from the normalcy and un- language, and the lines he does deliver In a lot of ways I think Mr. Doenau film shows its viewer what the kinds of act of violation leads to a scene of such creative existence that she perpetuates, gain much more weight. Solomon’s dec- accurately describes the movie, beauti- stories that history textbooks have tried power and emotion is it impossible not even in dating Emma. Adèle has a furi- laration, after minutes passing without fully perhaps. There is no deep and co- to tell, bringing to the fore a period of to be affected by the pain and animalis- ous and passionate sexual capacity which a line from him, that “I don’t want to herent message that the film gives; it is time that is seemingly distant. It moves tic anguish. The spectacular destruction does not carry over to her constrained survive, I want to live” sends a shiver simply the story—fragmented, painful, you like no other film has for years. of the relationship gives way to monoto- life free from art and higher thought. through the audience. and tearful—of a girl who struggles to “I’ve never seen a movie that left me ny and routine in their separation. There is no realization or fulfillment at Furthermore, Solomon’s exception- become a woman, in the many senses of as speechless as that one did” says Will The movie is characterized by this the end. Emma is mostly happily mar- ally painful scenes seem to be drawn out the word. Lengthy, spacious and filled Reber ’16. “It was chilling and moving.” change of pace. It shows us, in more ried and Adèle just is… she continues beyond what the audience might nor- with confused and confusing emotions, 12 Years a Slave is based on the true detail that I’ve ever seen, the banalities her self-conscious path through her se- mally expect. The scenes where Solo- Blue is the Warmest Color “just is”. Not story of a man named Solomon Nor- of life: eating and sleeping and com- cure life and continues to be broke with mon’s masters physically and mentally for a second does the viewer question thup, a husband and father who lived muting, not with a higher purpose but the loss of Emma. Adèle has no sense abuse him do not cut in the middle of the veracity of the events or consider in Saratoga, New York in the 1840’s. simply to show spaces that are usually of self-actualization and makes no obvi- the action and let the audience fill in this work objectively; ever second is real The movie follows the story of this empty, especially in mainstream Ameri- ous efforts to make herself happy, other the gaps for themselves; they keep go- and every moment spent watching the man’s capture, enslavement, and even- can film. This technique and intentional than be with Emma. Kechiche does not ing and going, showing the full beating film simply exists. It needs no realistic tual freedom. Along the way, director choice makes the scenes of tension and make a definitive message at the end or punishment. Solomon cannot escape or grounding explanation. Steve McQueen not only shows the fitful passion more significant whereas a and leaves the viewer hanging out to the cruelty of his masters, and neither Adèle, played by Adèle Exarchopou- degradation, isolation, whipping, beat- Hollywood film will skip from high ten- think. The scattered events cannot be can the audience. los, is the antiheroic youth whose life ing, rape, lynching, torture, and mur- sion to high tension in order to keep the tied together with a string of coherent The film’s soundtrack also gives us a and decisions are the subject of the film. der that slaves endured at the hands of audience attentive. meaning, much the same way there is window into Solomon’s emotions. Hans She begins the movie as a very confused white men—which Kelsey Schober ’16 This pace lends itself to a different no coherent thread in life. Zimmer’s score is fresh yet fitting, with teenager, who refracts the very realist described as “truly horrifying”—he also strings and percussion marshaled to em- makes us feel like we are right alongside bellish Ejiofor’s agonized looks and rac- Solomon on the plantations of Georgia. ing heartbeat. Also, Zimmer includes There are several techniques that Mc- several instances of diegetic music, and Queen employs to do this. then allows it to continue into the next First, McQueen deftly uses juxtapo- scene, thus becoming non-diegetic. This sition to imply the normalcy of cruelty. gives the impression that the music— In scenes that show plantation owners due to deep emotional meaning—is still or overseers punishing slaves, we often echoing in Solomon’s head long after see other characters, both slave and free, the actual singing has stopped. acting as if nothing is wrong. In one 12 Years a Slave is not an easy movie scene, a young slave sits in a field in the to watch. That being said, it is brilliant. foreground making dolls out of corn Stars play minor roles to perfection, Mc- husk, while two other slaves are whipped Queen is bold with the storytelling, and in the background. The cruelty startles Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender (who us, but the fact that other characters in plays plantation owner Edwin Epps) the scene do not even acknowledge the turn in masterful performances. I do cruelty as it happens breaks our hearts. not know where this movie will fall in One of the tragedies of the slave experi- the pantheon of cinema, but I do know ence is not just that cruelty happened, but that it was normal. Another effective technique is that See 12 YEARS, PAGE 9 The Bates Student March 5, 2014 Arts & Leisure 9 CATCHING 12 YEARS FIRE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 that this is a movie people should see, even if it is hard to watch—perhaps be- Where’s what?! is brilliant, from the film’s numerous cause it is hard to watch. It is an Ameri- young actors to seasoned actors like the can story—an incredibly terrible, sad, late Philip Seymour Hoffman, whose American story—that needs to be told. performance as Plutarch Hevensbee, Its honesty, intimacy, and earnestness the Head Gamemaker, was arguably the live up to the seriousness of its topic. I best of the entire cast. Jennifer Law- do not know if it is the best movie of the rence was fantastic as usual, capturing year, but it is by far the most important. perfectly her moments of weakness and fright while simultaneously maintaining the resilient, unshakeable nature that Katniss is known for. The inclusion of other central characters, like Katniss’s al- lies Finnick (Sam Claflin) and Johanna (Jena Malone), also generated a greater sense of action and ensured the film never slipped into periods of boredom. 5 “I didn’t read the book but I loved OUT OF 5 it,” said first-year Tayla Duarte, “It made me feel like I was in the movie, and I got BOBCATS really into the fight for justice mindset. I thought it was extremely clever and a Every week, we publish a photo of something around beautiful movie.” One of those movies that is both the Bates campus. Try and guess its location! Answers highly entertaining and greatly evoca- tive, Catching Fire can be seen this weekend in Olin 104. Admission is $1. will be published in the following edition. It is a film that cannot be missed. If you had to be stranded on a desert Question on the Quad island with a professor or dean, who KELSEY SCHOBER AND TEDDY RUBE would it be and why? STAFF WRITERS

“Joseph Hall, so I could get out live. Because he’s a his- “President Clayton “Joe Hall, because I want tory professor he probably Spencer, because “Dean Reese, because he’s him to share his wisdom knows a lot about geogra- she’s the bomb.com.” a boss and I can bro out with me.” phy and living off the land.” -Detmer Kremer ’16 with him the whole time.” -Clara Jessup ’16 -Tess Goodbody ’16 -Chris Pelz’16

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Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball ‘Cats drop both in final home stand, Women’s basketball looking forward to next season triumphs over Colby to end season favor. Sophomore Chelsea Nason hit a never looked back eventually winning KYLE OLEHNIK key three in the half to keep things close 67-40. MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR while senior Meredith Kelly was 5-6 At the beginning of the first half, from the floor with 13 points in the first Bates held a 9-8 advantage before out- It has been a tumultuous season for half. scoring the Mules 21-7 before the half- the women’s basketball team. At one In the second half, the tide started to time break. The 21-7 run was orches- point, the ‘Cats dropped 12 in a row, turn in favor of the Polar Bears. Down trated by multiple Bobcats; freshman Luke Matarazzo ‘14. KARA GARLAND/THE BATES STUDENT nine of those games in NESCAC play. the stretch, Bowdoin began hitting key Bernadette Connors led the charge hit- Overall, the team finished 8-16 and 1-9 threes and repeatedly got the second ting her first of two threes to start the in conference play. On February 7th, chance point on offensive rebounds and onslaught. Kelly and junior Julia Raffer- fueled a 15-2 run, chipping in six points WILLIAM CLEAVES to put the Mules up 81-62 with just the Bobcats looked to end their losing turnovers. Though the ‘Cats did mount ty followed suit with three-pointers of CONTRIBUTING WRITER streak against Williams, one of the best a comeback in the last three minutes, their own and Bates was well in control. over two minutes to play. Once again the visiting team was too much for the teams in the NESCAC, but were unable which forced a timeout from the Bow- Colby did cut the Bates lead down As most Bates students were head- ‘Cats to handle as Colby won the game to losing 84-45. A day later, the team doin bench, time eventually ran out and to 13 in the second half, but that was ing home for break on Friday, February by a comfortable margin by a score of traveled to 10-11 Hamilton and came Bowdoin was victorious 77-65. as close as they would get. Kelly scored 14th, the men’s basketball team was pre- 85-70. out without a win. Heading into the Meredith Kelly led in scoring for 15 of her 24 points in the second half paring for back to back games against But Bates did not leave a packed last two games of the season, the team the Bobcats with 20 points. Freshman with Coppola recording 10 points and in state NESCAC rivals Bowdoin and Alumni Gym without something to put behind their woes looking to defeat standout Allie Coppola continued her 11 rebounds, her seventh double double Colby. The two games marked the end cheer about thanks to the performance their two biggest rivals to salvage the impressive season recording 19 points on the year. of the Bobcat schedule and a last chance of Billy Selmon. The junior from At- season. on 6-12 from the field and a perfect 7-7 Even though it was a disappoint- to get some revenge after losses to both st lanta connected on 9-11 from down- With 21 -ranked Bowdoin coming from the charity stripe along with eight ing season for the Bobcats, Coppola opponents earlier in the season. town, and finished a fast break with an to town, the ‘Cats looked to finish off rebounds. Even with the effort from believes the team will be back stronger Although Bates had lost on a buzzer empathic dunk to finish with 30 points. the season on a high note heading into Coppola on the glass, Bates was still next year, “I know a strength will be our beater in their prior matchup, the No. Selmon was just one three ball away February break. The 20-3 Polar Bears outrebounded 43-26. effort and attitude,” explained Coppola. 24 Polar Bears from Brunswick proved from tying a Bates record set by Matt posed no easy task however, but the “Out rebounding our opponents “We will compete with each other in ev- too much for the home team to handle Garvey in 1996. Senior Luke Matarazzo Bobcats were ready to put up a fight in needs to be one our strengths because ery practice the way we compete against on Friday night. After sticking around added 15 points in his final game as a front of a packed house. we are a team that runs the floor well,” other teams in games,” she added. in the first half, Bates kept it close as the Bobcat and sophomore standout Mike For the first half, it was a back and noted Coppola. “But you need to get Head coach Jim Murphy echoed score read 24-22 with just under five Boornazian chipped in with 11. forth battle between the two foes. The the ball in order to fast break.” Coppola’s statement, explaining, “next minutes to play until the break. But a With the help of Boornazian and ‘Cats were aggressive from the opening The next day, the Bobcats took year depends totally on the players’ im- 15-2 run to close the half gave Bowdoin Junior leading scorer Graham Safford, tip, diving for loose balls and making on the 7-17 Colby Mules who shared proving as athletes and as players in the a comfortable cushion and Bates a for- Billy is moving past his big night and the necessary hustle play. Every time the bottom of the NESCAC standings next eight months.” midable deficit to overcome. Just when remains focused on the future of the Bowdoin seemed like they were pull- with the Bobcats. Bates didn’t seem like the hosts seem to be crawling back into squad. “It was unfortunate that our sea- ing out of reach, Bates came up with a an 8-16 team however, for they even- it, Bowdoin remained determined with son ended the way it did and none of us big shot to turn the momentum in their tually pulled away before halftime and runs of their own. are satisfied with it,” Selmon said. Three minutes into second-half He stressed the importance of mov- play, the Bobcats were able to cut it to ing forward and the promise of the core eleven, only to be countered with an players that will be returning, “We are Men’s Hockey 11-1 run by Bowdoin. It proved to be already working hard to come back have too much for the home team in the end, a better season next year. The nucleus of and the score reflected a much more our team has been playing together for decisive victory than the last meeting. two plus years so I think that experience Bowdoin left alumni with a 75-49 win Men’s hockey falls just short of will be beneficial for us next year.” shooting 45.6% from the field com- Boornazian, who averaged 15 pared to Bates’ 33%. Luke Matarazzo points and seven rebounds this season, and Delpeche paced the Bobcats with scored a career high of 39 against Con- 10 points apiece and Delpeche grabbed necticut College, remains excited about 13 rebounds. Bowdoin’s Andrew NECHA championship the future of the team, “ Next year we’re Madlinger led all scorers with 20. returning a lot of guys so we’re going to Coming off a loss just the night be- take the growing pains we experienced DOUG STEINBERG fore, Bates had its sights on ending the this year and use them in our favor to STAFF WRITER season on a high note as the Bobcats win close games next year.” prepared to host another in state NES- With prolific scoring and a consis- The Bates men’s hockey team was CAC foe, the Colby Mules. The Mules tent deep threat along with highflying unfortunately not able to complete a will be playing for a chance to win the athletic ability, Boornazian should es- spectacular second half of the season, NESCAC championship while Satur- tablish himself among the top talents losing on a late goal 6-5 to the Sacred day marked the season finale for the in the NESCAC. It appears the fire is Heart Pioneers in the Northeast Col- ‘Cats. there, and certainly the talent, we’ll have legiate Hockey Association (NECHA) After a back and forth first half, to wait for next season to see what this championship game on February 16th. Bates remained very much in it at the nucleus is capable of. Boornazian has Despite falling short in the final mo- break with the score at 38-34. Unable to his sights set pretty high, “We’re ready ments of the game, the Bobcats com- get within six through a hard a fought to begin offseason workouts and train to piled one of their best seasons in recent second stanza, Colby’s Chris Hudnut become NESCAC champs next season.” memory, finishing in first place in their league with a record of 12-3-2. After winning their final eight regular season games behind a high-powered offense and outstand- ing goaltending by senior Matt Mosca, Bates roared into the playoffs with a 4-3 win over Bridgewater State in the first round. Senior forward and alternate UPCOMING captain Sean Thomas scored two goals Sean Thomas ‘14. KARA GARLAND/THE BATES STUDENT in the second period, while senior for- ward and captain Chris DeBrase added third, first-year forward Mark Upton noted DeBrase, “We didn’t get any calls a tally on an assist from Thomas in the added the game winner with just five or bounces in the championship game HOME GAMES third period. seconds remaining on another assist which was tough.” The Bobcats certain- With the score tied 3-3 late in the from Thomas, sending the Bobcats into ly did not get any bounces late in the the championship match. third period, as a devastating turnover vs Babson The Bobcats started strongly by an exhausted Bates defender resulted Men’s Tennis in the championship game against Sa- in an easy goal for Sacred Heart with Friday, 3/7 @ 5:00 pm cred Heart, taking a 3-0 lead on goals just a minute left. from Thomas, senior defender and al- “Overall we had a great four years ternate captain Ty Silvey, and sopho- here,” commented DeBrase about his more forward Jake Bergeron. time with the team, “This senior class Women’s Lacrosse vs Wesleyan Bates played with just 13 players ac- accomplished a lot, including reaching tive for the game, as several key players the finals twice.” Saturday, 3/8 @ 12:00 pm chose to leave the team to go on vaca- The senior class of Thomas, DeB- tion for February break instead of stay- rase, Silvey, Mosca, defenseman Alex ing with the team. The lack of depth Cruz, and goaltender Garrett Johnson clearly hurt the Bobcats tremendously, provided the backbone of the Bobcats’ Women’s Tennis vs Hamilton as fatigue set in early for players pulling hockey team for much of the past four double shifts on the ice. years. Thomas and DeBrase have gen- Sunday, 3/9 @ 10:00 am By the end of the second period, Sa- erated an enormous share of the team’s cred Heart had stormed back to tie the offensive production, and will each game at 3, but first-year forward Brad graduate with over 100 total points, in- Rutkin stepped up for Bates, respond- cluding an astounding 78 career goals Men’s Tennis vs Hamilton ing with two goals in the third period. for Thomas. However, the Pioneer’s depth, as well as While their college hockey careers Sunday, 3/9 @ 3:00 pm some highly questionable penalty calls are over, this group is projected by ex- on the Bobcats, took its toll, as Sacred perts to be the life of the party come Heart again tied the game at 5 apiece. short term, and looks forward to seeing “Both playoff games were really you at White House. Chris DeBrase ‘14. KARA GAR- close and could have gone either way,” LAND/THE BATES STUDENT The Bates Student March 5, 2014 Sports 11

Men’s & Women’s Squash Men’s & Women’s Nordic Skiing Men’s and Women’s Squash finish Nordic Ski Team season strong concludes season, The season concluded March 2nd I’m really proud of how hard the girls JOHN NEUFELD at the CSA individual Championships worked and all of that positive energy STAFF WRITER held at the University of Pennsylvania. really transferred into them winning.” will have two skiers Freshmen Ahmed Hatata and Darrius After the NESCAC tournament, Men’s squash began the month of Campbell both went 1-1 on the first day Bates went to Bowdoin for the D3 indi- February with the NESCAC champi- of competition. Hatata, participating vidual championship. Seniors Samantha onships at Hamilton College. Bates was at Nationals in the A division, has a victory against Matos and Ashley Brooks and juniors the number two seed and handily de- Cole Osborne of Franklin and Marshall Lesea Bourke and Chloe Mitchell led feated the seventh seeded Amherst 9-0 and a loss to Tyler Osborne of Princ- the Cats, each picking up some key vic- to reach the semifinals for the eighth eton. In the B division, Campbell has tories. They went 6-8 for the weekend. ter classic race. straight year. Unfortunately the squash JAMES KARSTEN The racing season is now over a victory over Navyman Mitchell Bot- Next up for the women’s squash CONTRIBUTING WRITER team lost the semifinal to third seeded tini and a loss to Tyler Odell from Penn. team was the B division of the CSA for most of the team , but as First-Year Williams in a close 5-4 match. Bates On the second day of competition, Team championships at Princeton skier Wade Rosco points out, the season won first, second, fifth, and seventh sin- Campbell had a big win over Penn’s University. The number twelve ranked Over the past few weeks, while end for these skiiers is only a nominal gles but couldn’t close out the victory. Michael Mutscheller in straight sets. He team bested the thirteenth ranked team, some of the best Nordic skiers in the change. “The thing about Nordic is In the third place match, Bates bested later went on to beat the number one Drexel, 7-2. Bates dropped the third and world competed in a plethora of events that the season is never really over. The Middlebury 6-3 for the second year in from Navy in a grueling five set match. seventh matches but won the rest. After at the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Bates majority of our time is spent training, a row. Bates won six of the top seven Hatata also had two wins, the first Drexel, women’s squash faced Colom- Nordic Ski team had a flurry of races as and just a fraction of our skiing is ac- positions on the ladder. against Amherst’s Noah Browne and bia University and lost 7-2 with Ashley well to conclude their season. tually spent racing.” For some however, th After their third place finish in the the second against Trinity’s Juan Vargas. Brooks and Nessrine Ariffin picking up On February 8 , the team com- there is still one more chance to com- th NESCAC, some members of the team Bates number one player Ahmed Abdel the only two wins. In the consolation bined with the Alpine skiers to finish 7 pete in 2014. competed in the D3 Individual Cham- Khalek pulled out of the tournament bracket, Bates faced Brown University, out of 15 competing teams at the Dart- This week from March 5-8 pionships at Bowdoin. Junior Nabil Sal- due to injury. Bates also claimed the who defeated them 5-4 earlier this year. mouth Carnival held in Crafstbury, Ver- Bates will be represented by senior Jor- eem led the Bobcats with a ninth place NESCAC player of the year (Khalek), Unfortunately, Brown bested them mont. Freshman Sadie James had the dan Buetow and Hallie Grossman at finish as he beat Aditya Advani of Tufts for the second straight year, and rookie again 5-4. Bates won at first, second, highest finish of her career, coming in the NCAA championships in Midway, th in the consolation finals 3-11, 4-11, 11- of the year (Hatata). Freshman Ahmed fourth, and sixth singles. Bates was the 15 with a time of 52:25.7 in the wom- Utah. Buetow specializes in freestyle 7, 11-7, 11-9. As a team, Bates went 9-6 Hatata has been thrilled with the teams twelfth seed in the national champion- en’s 15-Kilometer classic race. While skiing, where the skier ‘skates’ across at the weekend tournament. and his own performance. “It’s been a ships and finished twelfth. the rest of us Batesies scampered off the snow, and will be competing in the Next up for our Cats was the CSA great season for the team and me so far. After CSA team championships campus for February break, our favorite 20-Kilometer freestyle race this Satur- national championship at Harvard We have achieved a lot and proved our- was the individual national champion- Nordies headed back to Vermont, this day, as well as the men’s 10-Kilometer University. In the first round, sixteenth selves. I’m really looking forward for a ships where juniors Myriam Kelly and time in Bennington to compete at the classic race on Thursday, a style that nationally ranked Bates fell to Princ- great sophomore season.” Men’s squash Nessrine Ariffin competed for Bates. Williams Carnival, where they again involves ‘jogging’ along tracks groomed eton, coached by Bates Alumnus Sean has had a great season this year. Kelly lost in the second round consola- combined with the hill-bombers for a in the snow. Grossman is will also be th Wilkinson, 9-1 with the only victory Women’s squash also had a very suc- tion bracket of the B division to Maria 7 place finish out of 15 teams. Stellar competing in both women’s events at coming from number one singles player cessful end to their season. After defeat- Alejandra Porras of George Washington showings from junior Hallie Grossman the championships, the women’s 5-Ki- th Ahmed Abdel Khalek. With this loss, ing Bowdoin and Williams 7-2 in the University. Ariffin competed in the A finishing 5 in the women’s 5-kilome- lometer classic race on Thursday and Bates dropped to the consolation side of NESCAC championship, the number division and lost two hard fought five ter classic race, and senior Sean Woods the women’s 15-Kilometer freestyle race rd the bracket, facing Navy next, who de- two seeded Bobcat’s faced the number set matches to players from Yale and coming in 23 in the men’s 10-Kilome- on Saturday. Rosco extended a mean- feated Bates earlier this year 5-4. Bates 1 nationally ranked Trinity Bantams. Penn. ter race paved the way for another solid ingful sentiment on having these two played superb and defeated the Mid- Unfortunately, the Trinity squad was The team is very proud of their ac- showing. Staying on the grind while we representing Bates in Utah. “We’re all shipmen 7-2, sweeping the top seven just too hot to handle, beating Bates 9-0 complishments this year and looks for- mere mortals lounged over our break, proud of Hallie and Jordan. They have spots. In the consolation bracket final, and winning the NESCAC title for the ward to proving themselves again next the squad geared up for their final Car- had great seasons with several top ten Bates defeated Williams 6-3, taking re- eighth straight year. NESCAC runner year. Freshman Charlotte Cabot says, nival of the racing season, this time in finishes between them. The team will venge for their loss to Williams in the up is Bates’s best finish ever. “I couldn’t imagine a better first season Ripton, Vermont, hosted by Middle- be cheering from here for them.” NESCAC championships and placing Senior captain Rakey Drammeh and can only hope for a more successful bury. In an event that was also the We can only hope now that Jordan thirteenth in the country. Bates’s top credited the team’s success to their season next year with a strong returning NCAA East Regional Championships, and Hallie find good weather in Utah, th player Ahmed Abdel Khalek had an ex- strong work ethic. “Our success comes team.” the ski squads combined for a 7 place as well as an effective wax technician! traordinary undefeated season thus far from the focus and determination finish. Freshman Tara Humphries’ led th with an astounding 17-0 record. we set in the beginning of the season. the way finishing in 8 in the 5-kilome- Sports The Bates Student March 5, 2014 12

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Bates Swimming and BOBCATS Diving teams have best OF THE WEEK NESCAC finishes in HALLIE GROSSMAN ’15 Grossman will head to Midway, Utah this week to compete in the NCAA championships from March 5th to March 8th in the women’s 5K clas- program history sical race and 20K freestyle race. Only 15 men and 16 women Nordic skiers from the East Region were for the team as a whole was how well won the 1,000 yd freestyle among other nominated to compete in this pres- ALYSSA MORGOSH everyone did. We tied the highest place- Bobcats who placed in swimming and tigious event. Grossman currently STAFF WRITER ment in program history and were only diving competitions. ranks ninth in the East based on 0.5 points away from Bowdoin.” This past weekend, first-year Emma the strength of results such as fifth The women finished a best-ever place in the 5K classic at the Wil- First-year Milan Brankovic set a Jarczyk placed eighth of 23 with 439.55 liams Carnival and sixth in the 15K fourth of the eleven New England Small personal record and came in seventh in points, just 13 points short of the team freestyle at the UNH carnival. COURTESY PHOTO/OFFICE OF College Athletic Conference teams at the 50-yd breaststroke in 26.58 seconds record that is held by an eight-time All- COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA the three day championship meet that and rookies Thunem and Daniel Wal- American (Kelsey Lamdin ‘09, 452.55) RELATIONS begun on Valentine’s Day. The men pole tied for fifth in the 100-yd breast- on Friday in the 3-meter dive and 12th claimed sixth place the following week- stroke ahead of junior Andrew Briggs among 23 on Saturday in the 1-meter end, tied for their highest finish in pro- who came in eighth after setting the dive. WOMEN’S NORDIC gram history, with 777 points, just half school record of 57.22 seconds in pre- The most ever from Bates, four of a point behind fifth-place Bowdoin lims. The first-year foursome of Mike women and one man will travel to In- (777.5). Connolly, Dina, Phillips, and Brunault dianapolis for the NCAA National During the three-day meet, the took seventh place in the 800-yd free- Championship meet March 19th - men set seven new school records. style relay. 22nd where first-year Sarah Daher will SEAN ENOS ’15 The rookies of the team comprised Experience also contributed to the compete in the 200 and 400 individual many of the highlights of the weekend team’s success as senior Venkatesh Duv- medleys and for the young 800-yd free- At the all-divisions Open New Eng- and contributed significantly to the vuri and junior Matthew Gagne both style relay team with sophomore Lind- land Championships, Enos finished scoring including the all first-year relay scored in the 200-yd butterfly. sey Prelgovisk, first-year Julia Smachlo, second in the shot put with a top of Erik Saberski, Paden Branault, Josh Briggs’ second-place finish in the and sophomore Caroline Depew. Since throw of 55 feet, 3.75 inches and Rines, and Jack Dina who finished sev- 50-yd breaststroke and classmate junior they have secured NCAA travel, this won the weight throw with a throw enth in the 400-yd. relay in a school- Matt Gagne’s third-place finish in the talented squad is also likely to also gain of 63 feet, 1.5 inches. Overall, Enos record time of 3 minutes 9.05 seconds, 50-yard butterfly were both program the opportunity to compete in the 200 tallied 18 of Bates’ 19 total meets at John Chow and Edward Thumen who bests and earned the duo All-NESCAC and 400 free relays and possibly the 400 the meet at Boston University. Based scored in the 200-yd breaststroke, honors for their top-three performanc- medley relay. Gagne is first men’s team on his triumphs in the shot put and Chase Lise who picked up points in the es. member to earn a bid to nationals since weight throw the prior week at the 200-yd butterfly, Matthew Phillips who The women also had a historic NE- 2004 and he will attempt to become the New England Division III Champi- completed the 1,650-yd freestyle in a SCAC meet. They earned their fourth- second-ever men’s program All-Ameri- onships, Enos was named Co-Field program-best 16:37.38 after finishing place finish by scoring 1,132 points just can. Events Athlete of the Meet. He cur- COURTESY PHOTO/OFFICE OF the 1,000-yd freestyle in a program- rently ranks fourth in all of Division COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA behind Middlebury (1,207 points) and “Having a team of five going this RELATIONS best 9:51.58 the day before, and Joseph defending champion second-place Am- year really makes the extended train- III in the weight throw and second in Tucci who finished eighth in the 3-me- herst (1,216.5 points). ing such a better experience,” Gagne the shot put. ter diving finals with a score of 301.45 Behind their efforts in the 400-yd continued saying. “It is nice having the points. Dina and Brunault also both relay, the women earned a third place coaches eyes focused on us, allowing scored in the 100-yd freestyle. finish in that event. Swimmers Sergi, for very individualized attention and MEN’S TRACK&FIELD “Swimming on a relay is a special Daher, Prelgovisk and Depew collective- making minor changes to improve our moment that allows you to experience ly broke the former record of 3:32.37. races,” he concluded. the true meaning of swimming being a Other highlights from the events in- team sport,” noted Gagne. “A highlight cludes freshman Julie Samachlo, who Men’s & Women’s Alpine Skiing Men’s Baseball Baseball begins season Alpine finishes regular season on in Georgia high note lowing weekend, senior Anne Rockwell KYLE OLEHNIK skied very well. In the slalom on the MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR first day, Rockwell came in th9 out of 65 competitors with a quick combined The season for the Bates alpine time of 1:39.04 followed by Hayes in team concluded on February 22, how- 15th. On the second day, Hayes skied ever there are skiers still in action, this very well, placing 9th in the giant sla- time seeking personal success in indi- lom event while Rockwell finished in vidual races. Rewinding to well before 37th. Klein was the lone finisher for the the break, the team hit the slopes in the men on day one, coming in 45th. There Dartmouth Carnival on February 7-8. was much more success on day two. A Junior Emily Hayes continued her quartet of skiers finished in the top 50, solid season on the slopes, finishing in which was led by Dirstine. The Boise, th th 11 on the first day of racing and 8 in Idaho native placed in 22nd with a gran the second. Hayes’ consistency paid off slalom time of 1:47.30 to pace the men, in both the giant slalom and slalom, re- which was his second best time of the cording times on the first day of 1:04.00 season. Freshman Hunter Lord and and 1:04.84 followed by a combined Bradbury rounded out the scoring for time of 1:47.63 in the quick slalom the men placing in 44th and 47th respec- Bobcats look forward to a great season. KARA GARLAND/THE BATES STUDENT event. Freshman Kelsey Chenoweth, tively. who has had a remarkable freshman In their last team event of the sea- plenty of potential to achieve their goal Brendan Fox, and pitcher Anthony Tel- campaign, continued her dominance. son, the ‘Cats traveled to Middlebury, NOAH LEVICK of making the NESCAC playoffs for the esca, several other players appear poised Chenoweth came in 27th out of 59 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Vermont for the NCAA East Regional first time in program history. The team for breakout seasons. Tewksbury feels competitors on the first day of racing Championships. Teammates Rockwell nd also understandably struggled with mis- that senior outfielder Steve Burke will followed by a position of 22 on the and Hayes again led the women in the The Bates baseball team formed a takes on defense, which Warren attri- have a standout year, and calls him, “the second. slalom event on the first day by both strong bond during their late February butes to the fact that, “There’s a reason best locker room guy I’ve been around.” Flipping to the men’s side, the placing in the top 15. Unfortunately, road trip to Georgia, as the losses they fielders are called fielders; they play on Warren also looks and feels ready for a Dartmouth Carnival offered a turning lightening forced the cancellation of the experienced paled in comparison to the a field. We live in Maine, so we haven’t great year, as he hit .625 and threw 5 point so to speak. Plagued by did-not- remainder of the first day of events. The deaths of two close friends. had that much time to actually get on scoreless innings in Georgia. Along with finishers to start their season, the men following day, the Bobcats had only two In addition to mourning the death a field.” the support of his teammates, Warren turned things around and produced women complete both their runs. Rock- of their friend and Bates football player One of the bright spots on the 1-6 believes his hard work training with the solid runs. Sophomore co-captain Chris well had a combined time of 2:03.48 for John Durkin ‘15, the team learned the road trip was the impressive hitting of indoor track team and working on his Bradbury led the way on the first day 20th followed by junior Katie Fitzpatrick th sad news that honorary teammate Kobe Tewksbury. Although he’s started the batting and pitching are responsible for of the February 7 events for the men, in 28th. st th Huynh passed away on February 21 year with a .381 batting average, Tewks- his hot start. placing 35 out of 45 competitors. Digressing to men’s action, Brad- due to injuries sustained in a car acci- bury insists that he wants to, “focus Considering their talent and close The next day, three more ‘Cats bury, Klein and Bullen all finished both dent. Huynh, a local 14-year old stu- on team runs as opposed to individual team bond, the Bobcats feel that the found themselves on the leaderboard runs for the ‘Cats on day one. Bradbury dent heroically battling terminal cancer, statistics.” An exemplary display of this ambitious goal of making the NESCAC as freshman Charlie Klein paced the finished in 37th with a combined time of had been an inspiring new member of team attitude came in the second game playoffs is definitely an attainable one. men with a combined time of 1:51.98 1:42.80, while Klein followed suit with the team. In the wake of these tragedies, of a doubleheader against LaGrange Tewksbury says that he, “couldn’t think in the slalom followed by sophomore a time of 1:43.07, good for 39th. In the nd. rd sophomore pitcher Sam Warren reflect- on February 22 Four Bates pitchers, of a more fitting way to go out than to co-captain Tanner Dirstine in 43 and remaining GS action for the men, Brad- th ed that, “We have bonded and grown including senior starter Brad Reyn- make history with the six seniors I’ve classmate Cody Bullen in 45 . bury again paced the Bobcats with a closer through the deaths of Kobe and olds and closer Warren combined for a been fortunate and lucky enough to go Klein believes his success in the spot in 37th place and fellow teammates John.” Senior captain Griffin Tewksbury two-hit shutout to lead the Bobcats to to war with everyday.” Bates begins their second half is certainly a theme for the Bullen and freshman Dylan Malone th stated, “It’s been a long couple weeks for a 1-0 victory. Freshman John Dinucci New England campaign on March 8 team in general, explaining, “I was defi- right behind him in 49th and 55th. many members of the Bates community doubled in sophomore Berto Diaz with at Endicott, while their first home game nitely struggling at the beginning of the Now moving to individuals, Char- th and I couldn’t be more fortunate to have a clutch hit to give the Bobcats the only will finally be on March 28 against season.” He added that “skiing well in lie Klein believes the Bobcats and him teammates to lean on, and I hope they run they needed. Tufts. training” has certainly helped through- personally need to keep doing what feel the same way.” Along with a promising group of out the second half of the season. they’ve been doing, “I just have to race On the field, the Bobcats showed freshmen including Dinucci, shortstop At the Williams Carnival the fol- like I train, and the results will come.”