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Friday, October 8, 2010 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVIII, No. 4 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Suarez forecasts effects of 21st century immigration

Maureen Darras in the world. advances in technology, immigrant Editor-in-Chief Furthermore, Suarez high- families can retain a closer con- lighted, “We have […] reached the nection to their home outside the A densely packed Lawrence percentage of foreign-born people United States. Suarez asserts that Memorial Chapel welcomed Ray in the population that we had a this generation of immigrants is Suarez to campus as the first guest hundred years ago, in the early of “part of the conversation about speaker of the 2010-2011 con- the 20th century when we wrapped how the United States will relate vocation series Tuesday, Oct. 5. up fifty years of massive European to India, China, Pakistan in the Suarez, a senior correspondent for migration.” future.” “PBS NewsHour,” two-time author However, for the first time Suarez maintained, “The rise of and award-winning journalist, since the 18th century, the major- homegrown civic muscle, to speak delivered his convocation address, ity of children born in the United on behalf of the home country “The Browning of America,” on the States don’t trace their ancestry is not new. What is new is which impact of the increasingly diverse back to Europe; instead, an increas- countries we’re talking about.” ethnic make-up of the United ing number of citizens trace their Throughout the remainder States. ancestry to Asia, Africa and Latin of his talk, Suarez emphasized Suarez opened his address by America. Suarez anticipates “[an] the importance of educating new contextualizing the importance of American future, in which a brown immigrant populations, in partic- this changing ethnic composition. workforce pays in the benefits that ular the Latino community. He He emphasized that the U.S. is part will support an elderly white recip- stressed that in this time of declin- of a rapidly changing hemisphere ient pool.” ing incomes, “class mobility is get- and globe. Using examples of eco- As we enter a “minority major- ting harder, not easier.” nomic development in Brazil, Peru ity” in the upcoming decades, Suarez continued, “it’s a cher- and Chile, Suarez demonstrated Suarez wonders whether American ished part of America’s self con- the rise of Latin America in the culture will be accommodating. cept that you can rise above your 21st century. Suarez referenced the emphasis on circumstances, that you can do Within this context, Suarez European history in the American better than your parents, that your then shifted the focus of his curriculum of the preceding centu- children will do better than you.” address to the way the United ry. He then questioned, “Will ours Without this mobility, he claimed, States will perceive itself in the be a culture that […] makes room there will be decreased assimila- future. for new heroes?” tion. “We are — we have always been Suarez perceives the fears Suarez acknowledged further — a country very much of the New about the Latino population as concerns regarding this evolving World,” Suarez asserted, “while reminiscent of American opposi- face of America, such as the lack Photo by Mia Lerch still with a big part of our heads, tion to former immigration groups of border control and the impact a big chunk of our cultural imagi- in the 19th century. “Any stu- on the workforce. However, Suarez get it right. Our great genius as a lasting ovation. Following his talk, nation, stuck to the Old World. dent of American history who concluded, “We can do this the people is that we can both identify Suarez attended a luncheon with a The next half-century is going to has read the panicky projections easy way, or we can do it the hard and then repair the problems of group of students and then held a change that model, whether we about English mastery, unsuitabil- way — we’ve done both in the this coming future.” question and answer session in the like it or not.” ity to democracy [and] inability to past. And every time in our history Despite the serious nature of Warch Campus Center. Suarez believes this change conform to American norms that where there have been high levels Suarez’s talk, his good rapport Suarez is currently working on will result primarily from the cur- were written about the Irish, the of immigration, there have been with the audience was evident. His two books, one on the history of rent trends in immigration to the Italians [and] the Jews can easily high levels of […] anti-immigration departures from structured speech Latinos in the United States and United States. He cited a range of dismiss the same kind of forecast- sentiment.” as he communicated freely and the other on the future of the demographic statistics, including ing about Latin Americans,” con- He stated, “America’s institu- wittily with the audience were met demographic trends in the United that the U.S. has the fifth largest tended Suarez. tions don’t always get it right on with laughter. States. number of native Spanish speakers However, Suarez notes, due to the first try, but they do always Suarez left the stage to a long- Campus groups collaborate in humanitarian aid efforts Justin Jones Together, these events represent “It all started with a few small theme throughout the weekend’s Obama to address various human for The Lawrentian a strong start for a new year of fundraisers,” said Rebecca Zornow, events. rights violations occurring in human rights activism here at “Now [the school] is in its fifth The Amnesty International Pakistan. Quite a few of the letters Last weekend, several Lawrence Lawrence. year, with about two hundred stu- bake sale for flood relief in were signed during the event. organizations gathered to engage Paint for Haiti was the brain- dents from first to sixth grade.” Pakistan, featured folk music from The event seems to have suc- with the campus community in child of Rebecca and Oliver The Zornows’ story is an excel- Katharina Zosseder ‘13 and Lydia ceeded in fostering collabora- humanitarian causes. Members Zornow. For a small donation stu- lent example and model for cur- Darrow ‘13, speeches by Aimen tion;, the baked goods on sale of Students War Against Hunger dents could buy a canvas, paint it rent Lawrentians trying to provide Khan ‘13 and Assistant Professor were provided by organiza- and Poverty and the Wriston Art and then either buy it to keep for aid to those in need throughout of Government Ameya Balsekar tions ranging from the Muslim Collective joined forces Saturday, themselves or donate it to be sold the world. and many baked goods for sale. Student Association to Sustainable Oct. 2 with two Lawrence alumni, to local art vendors. “I think [these types of events] Chuck Demler ‘11, president of Lawrence University Garden. Rebecca and Oliver Zornow ‘10, The Zornows have been provid- can be very successful,” says Amnesty International, organized “We wanted to have an event to put on Paint for Haiti, an event ing aid to Haiti since their senior Christine Seeley ‘12, the president the bake sale and described why early in the year to get the ball roll- raising money for a school in the year in high school. After visit- of WAC. the event was about more than ing,” said Demler. “But there’s still Haitian region of Caneille. ing Haiti and witnessing the trou- Added Seeley, “Though the raising money. a long way to go.” Additionally, Sunday, Oct. 3, bled state of the school system, weather’s not the best today, “We want to raise awareness, All groups involved plan to Amnesty International held a bake they started the Caneille Regional there’re still people coming out foster collaboration between cam- continue to motivate the campus sale for flood relief in Pakistan, Development Fund, which funds a and I’m sure if we try this again the pus organizations, and get these and work together to create tan- complete with desserts from free school in walking distance of turn-out will be even better.” letters signed,” Demler said, refer- gible changes. around the world and live music. Caneille. Such positivity was a recurring ring to letters urging President

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2 NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Alumnus shares his curatorial career during presentation, trip to Chicago Amy Sandquist During his presentation, Leers information about the process of Herzog described Leers’ visit Constituency Engagement holds News Editor spoke highly of the opportunities organizing the photographs into a and the Chicago trip as a great events for Lawrence alumni around offered at Lawrence. “There’s no cohesive exhibit. opportunity to network with a suc- the country and attempts to hold Alumnus Dan Leers ‘02, who better place to try new things,” Before this weekend, howev- cessful alumnus and to experience at least two events annually for currently works as the Beaumont he said, referring to his numerous er, Leers’ visit required extensive the works of a renowned photog- alumni in Midwestern cities. This and Nancy Newhall Curatorial artistic endeavors as an under- planning. Assistant Professors rapher in a world-class museum opportunity in Chicago was par- Fellow in the Department of graduate. Leers prompted students of Art Julie Lindemann and John setting. ticularly valuable, since alumni Photography at the Museum of to make the most of their time Shimon first began discussing the “Henri Cartier-Bresson is an and current students were able Modern Art in New York City, vis- at Lawrence. “Experiment and try idea of Leers, their former student, extremely essential photographer to socialize with each other over ited Lawrence Oct. 1 to talk about everything,” he urged. speaking at Lawrence after visiting to be aware of,” she said, noting lunch. his experiences in museum work. The next day, Saturday, Oct. 2, him at the MoMA last spring. that the Cartier-Bresson exhibit “In general,” Breseman His trip was sponsored by the studio art and art history students “We started talking with that Leers worked on was “expect- explained, “our office really appre- Lawrence Photo Club and by the and faculty members traveled to Kaitlyn Herzog, Photo Club presi- ed to be brilliant.” ciates when current students inter- Office of Alumni and Constituency the Art Institute in Chicago to tour dent, about the possibility of After Photo Club organized the act with alumni.” Engagement. the photography exhibition, “Henri bringing Dan to campus fall term,” event, the Office of Alumni and After Leers toured his exhibi- In his talk, “From Lawrence to Cartier-Bresson: The Modern explained Lindemann and Shimon. Constituency Engagement seized tion with students in the morning the New York Art World,” Leers Century.” Leers helped curate the Herzog, who is spending fall the opportunity to invite alumni to and lunched with students, faculty, presented a humorous but infor- exhibition and traveled to Chicago term in Chicago, said, “Photo Club participate in the event on Oct. 2. and alumni, he spent two addition- mative slideshow that explored for its deinstallation. was kind of going through a reno- Mark Breseman, associate vice al hours with alumni, answering everything from his experiences While students and faculty vation period at the end of last president of alumni and constitu- questions about Cartier-Bresson in the studio art and art history wove their way through the exhi- year, and Cindy Yetman, the club’s ency engagement, commented, “It and his job at the MoMA. departments at Lawrence to his bition, Leers informally led the acting president, and I agreed that was really a win-win for us to have current position at the MoMA. group, offering historical details this event would be a great way to the opportunity.” about the works displayed and kick start a fun term in the fall.” The Office of Alumni and Internship Fair highlights Career Center’s involvement in student internships Tammy Tran to see that people who were in right step and going in the right for The Lawrentian my place a couple years ago were direction by taking on an intern- trying to get their feet wet as I am ship.” The Career Center hosted now. And here they are today, at Internships can greatly con- Lawrence’s first internship fair the internship fair embracing their tribute to the experience and value since 2002 at the Warch Campus experiences and sharing them with of being a Lawrence University Center Art Gallery Oct. 4. Eighteen others.” student. summer and fall interns were pres- The Career Center supports “Students at Lawrence find a ent at the event. student interns not only through topic of interest and delve really Students at the internship fair events like this fair but also deeply into it, taking many classes presented their experiences at a through individualized support. in that area. In my internship, I was diverse group of organizations, “The Career Center really able to delve really deeply into the ranging from Fox Cities Magazine helped me to produce the best museum field and I really loved it,” to Pacific Gas and Electric. resume I could,” said Wesley said de Rochefort-Reynolds. Career Center Internship Hough-Cornwell ‘11, a summer While some internships offer Coordinator Patricia Plutz said intern at Tommy Hilfiger’s interna- credit, others do not. Some majors that the main purpose of the fair tional marketing department. already offer internship courses was “for students to understand Once a student is situated with which provide participating stu- what other students have done.” an internship, the Career Center dents with credit. To enroll in these Photo by Nhi Nguyen Through the internship fair, supplements their experience with courses, students are required to explained Plutz, students are able a supportive program. Anyone can secure a faculty advisor who sup- and professors.” ing aspect of my internship,” she to “gain a better understanding of take advantage of this program, in ports the student in their intern- Alexis VanZalen ‘13, an intern said. “When I started I thought how valuable an internship expe- which the internship coordinator ship experience. at the Hearthstone Historic House I’d want a career in the fashion rience can be. They were able to sets up site visits and evaluations Associate Professor of Museum, advised students to “be industry, but I learned through my learn how to go about finding an to further support the student’s Psychology Beth Haines has been willing to try new things. Even if internship that it wasn’t for me. internship opportunity, as well as experience. an active faculty advisor, helping you don’t think you’ll like it, you’ll But I wasn’t disappointed by my the value of visiting the campus Claire de Rochefort-Reynolds students achieve their internship learn a lot.” internship experience.” Career Center.” ‘11, a summer intern at both credits and enhancing experiences Hough-Cornwell observed Plutz advises students look- Students who attended the the Museum at the Castle and with evaluations and supervision. that students should consider the ing to start an internship to start event expressed gratitude for the Hearthstone Historic House “I’ve never had anyone regret career path that they have in mind early. “Don’t be afraid to make an the wealth of information they Museum, noted that she was really an internship,” said Haines. “Start when thinking of an internship appointment at the Career Center,” received. According to Nicholas grateful for the Career Center’s by talking to the people at the opportunity. she said. “Start early and be per- Mendez ‘14, “It was really helpful support: “It’s nice to know that Career Center. Try not to get over- “I absolutely loved the market- sistent.” someone thinks you are taking the whelmed and talk to your advisers National Depression Screening Day raises mental health awareness on campus Grace Berchem After filling out this survey, students seek counseling. ricular and social demands. to raise awareness, the survey Staff Writer students had the opportunity to Director of Counseling Services According to the National is also available online through meet with a counselor to discuss Kathleen Fuchs said, “The num- College Health Assessment, 15 Lawrence’s Counseling Center Lawrence held its annual the results. More than a quarter ber one reason is always stress. percent of Lawrence students are page. In addition to depression, National Depression Screening of the students who participated Number two is relationships.” treated for depression, while 13 generalized anxiety, bipolar and Monday, Oct. 4. The Wellness were encouraged to follow up by Fuchs stated, “We’re here to percent are treated for anxiety. post-traumatic stress disorder, the Committee and the Counseling making an appointment with a talk about stress and talk about “Lawrence does respond online survey includes questions Center hosted this event as part of counselor. what’s on their mind, not just men- to mental health issues,” said about alcohol abuse and eating Mental Health Awareness Week. By The screening itself was anony- tal health disorders. There is a lot Wellness Committee member disorders. raising mental health awareness, mous, but data and statistics from of overlap in what people feel, and Maggie Schmidt ‘12. For those seeking more infor- these groups hope to break the the survey are collected each year we don’t diagnose here.” Schmidt added, “Sometimes mation, the Counseling Center stigma surrounding mental illness. for Lawrence’s use. This informa- Cases of mental illness are rap- it is really hard for people to offers many resources, including The screening consisted of a tion is helpful to both the Wellness idly growing in the United States, ask for help. We [at the Wellness further reading material, counsel- short survey targeted at identifying Committee and Counseling Center and college students are at high Committee] hope to foster the ing by appointment and walk-in potential symptoms of depression, so they can guide programming in risk. In light of this fact, it is espe- Lawrence community so people counciling hours at 1 p.m. for general anxiety disorder, bipolar ways that reflect the needs of the cially important to raise awareness can help each other and get the more urgent matters. disorder and post-traumatic stress Lawrence community. In addition, of these issues on a campus like help they need.” disorder. every year the Counseling Center Lawrence, where so many students Because the National compiles information about why have constant academic, extracur- Depression Screening Day is meant

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 VARIETY 3

LUCC update

Congratulations to the following students who were elected during General Election 2010 as District Representatives:

For District One (Colman, Brokaw, Off Campus) — Kevin Lokko and John Troup. For District Two (Hiett, Ormsby) — Mara Kunin, Jack Canfield and Richard Wanerman. For District Three (Plantz, residences north of College Ave.) — Tyler Clark and Fanny Lau. For District Four (Kohler, 733 & 739 E. Alton St.) — Carl Byers and Chaio-Yu Tuan. For District Five (The Quadrangle) — J.R. Vanko. For District Six (Sage, 738, 741 & 742 E. Boldt Way) — Kyu-Po Pyun and Hallie Witmer. For District Seven (Trever, 813 E. John St., 300 S. Meade St.) — Annika Swenson and Jared Marchant.

Contact your District Representatives if you have questions, comments, concerns or suggestions for a better Lawrence. Check out the newly updated LUCC website at www.lawrence. edu/sorg/lucc for further information and resources. THE LAWRENTIAN

4 FEATURES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010

The secret lives of our profs: David Becker, Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Studies

David Rubin tor was Robert Shaw, who was Associate Features Editor a great choral conductor. [He] influenced me so much, musi- Professor David Becker, cally, spiritually and intellec- music director of the Lawrence tually. Luckily, every season, Symphony Orchestra, began Shaw hired a musical assistant. his teaching career here in The job was: to go to [Shaw’s] the mid-1970s. Life took him house and get his bowings elsewhere for a time, but he and markings, and take them returned in 2005, and at the to the librarian of the Atlanta 2010 commencement was Symphony. When he finished a presented with Lawrence’s score, which could be anytime “Excellence in Teaching” award. — at 2 a.m. — he would call The Lawrentian sat down with and say “David, come over and Professor Becker in hopes of pick up my score.” He would learning about the ups and sit down and go through the downs of a life in music. Ives fourth symphony — for Introduced to music at an example — and say “Here’s why early age by his father, who I’m doing up-bow,” or, “Do you was a bluegrass player, Becker think we should do this slur?” started out on the violin. But It became a conducting lesson. because of his height — in I saw his incredible dedication ninth grade, he stood 6 feet 6 and commitment, 24 hours a inches tall — he was encour- day, to his art form. aged to switch to the viola. Sometimes things that seem Perhaps because of his impos- like menial jobs — pick up the ing stature, Becker was also in score and take it to the librar- demand as an athlete. “Being ian — turn into a more pro- Photo courtesy of Lawrence University found situation that influences [both] a jock and a musician If you enjoy doing that, then it ribly exciting. Is it challenging? the piece on my own, without your life. Whatever comes your was a part of my life,” he said. is your hobby. I’m also blessed Yup, absolutely. It would be being influenced by somebody way, take advantage of it. I Becker studied music edu- with two things. [First,] a won- like starting a football team else’s tempi. I tend to listen to really believe that. cation as an undergraduate, derful wife who enjoys hiking with 39 players not coming music that I’m not performing inspired in large part by the and traveling. We’re on the road back. Setting the standard is at the time. [Often], that — i.e. Rubin: When did you decide to conductor of his high school all the time. Unfortunately, important, but being realistic interpretation — is finalized go into conducting and teach- orchestra. It was clear, however, we have a long-distance rela- and nurturing, I think that’s once you start making music ing, and how did that unfold? that performance would figure tionship. My wife teaches in important [too]. You do have to with musicians. Those people prominently in Becker’s path, Madison, so I have to get back be nurtured into the routine [of sitting in the room in LSO are Becker: I think I had already and right out of school, he and forth whenever I can. I’m conservatory study]. determining the interpreta- decided as an undergradu- began a rich and varied career also blessed to have three sons, There are outstanding students tion. That’s hard for students ate. I was blessed to go to in the world of classical music. and one of my sons is a profes- coming into Lawrence, there is to understand. Together we an outstanding school to stu- sional rock musician. He plays outstanding leadership by our make music. We do it together. dent teach, in a small town Rubin: Tell me about your early in a group called “Cherry Pie,” upperclassmen, and then there There is no demagogue on the in northern New York called career as a performer. which is based in Milwaukee. is the distinguished applied podium. Wellsville. [It] was one of the Whenever he does a solo gig or faculty... you put it all together, most outstanding high school Becker: I left undergradu- a band gig, if it’s within driving and you’ll have a respectable Rubin: Do you feel a particular orchestras — to this day — that ate school and noticed that distance, I go. My arrangement ensemble. That’s more impor- affinity with any composers? I’ve heard in my entire life. there was a job opening for with my sons, from when they tant than the conductor, in my It was all run by one person. the Louisville Symphony. I got were little kids, was: for every opinion. Becker: This is very trite, and That’s when I was convinced: the audition, and while I was concert [of mine] that they it’s said so often, but my favor- “I’d really like to do this.” there, they encouraged me to would come to, I would go to Rubin: On a lighter note, are ite is the one I’m [conducting] My first official teach- get my master’s degree at the one of their choice. It has been there any musicians who you at the time. I throw my life into ing position was at Lawrence University of Louisville, while great for me, to get my head look up to as mentors? Do whatever we’re doing at that University. They approached I was playing professionally. out of Beethoven scores. you listen to recordings, for moment. If I have only an hour me and said: “Would you be And then from there, someone instance? left, and I’m going to leave this interested in leaving the pro- invited me to come audition Rubin: Many of our readers space and go somewhere else, fessional performing world for the Atlanta Symphony. I did in the college might not real- Becker: I spent the majority then probably it would be: Bach, in order to come and teach that, and my life started going ize the many different roles of of my life playing in orchestra Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, here?” [It was] an invaluable from there. a conservatory professor. Can and watching guest conduc- Strauss, Bartók, Messiaen, etc. experience that totally changed you tell me about the challeng- tors come by. [I had] a chance, As a performer, we have to my life. Then I was called by Rubin: What was your experi- es and rewards of conducting you know, to see Copland and believe in the piece we’re play- Oberlin, then Memphis State ence like in Atlanta? an orchestra, for instance? Stravinsky on the podium. ing right now. All of a sudden, University, University of [That said,] I am also inter- that composer becomes the Georgia, University of Miami, Becker: I was a young kid in Becker: There is a distinct dif- ested in historical recordings. most important person in your University of Wisconsin- the Atlanta Symphony. I wasn’t ference between having a pro- I’m interested in Weingartner, life. You enjoy where you are at Madison and so on. disciplined, didn’t know the fessional orchestra and having Fürtwangler, von Karajan. What that time. routine, and didn’t know the an academic orchestra. I would was their approach, given the Rubin: Now that we’ve talked repertoire. I was practicing all like to believe that the artistic performance practices of their about your background, I’d like day long, just to keep my head integrity is the same, but the time? We now live in 2010. to ask about life nowadays. Do above water. Learning what educational function is total- How much [should] we follow you like to do anything on the it’s like to be a professional ly different. A prime example tradition? side, outside of music? orchestral preformer [was] very is this year with the LSO. We I try not to listen to a lot challenging, but I loved every just graduated 39 seniors. We of the music that I’m perform- Becker: I think that being a moment of it. have just entered a rebuilding ing, because I’d like to study performer — or conductor — At that time, the conduc- period... and I think it’s ter- the score and see if I can find does absorb a lot of your time.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 FEATURES 5 Lawrence loses lounges in battle with housing crisis Jamie Cartwright room for students. Some students freshmen living in Colman and John Troup and Pablo Morales guesthouses were sacrificed to for The Lawrentian even say that their floor’s lounge Kohler, the lack of lounges was of Colman Hall believe that indi- house some upperclassmen. is the primary means of forming probably not the biggest dilemma vidual floor lounges would actu- According to Uecke, the answer a strong floor community. But last on their minds. ally detract from the Colman atmo- to the question of whether lounges When members of the current summer, almost all of the floor However, students like fresh- sphere they have come to enjoy. will be reconverted in following freshman class arrived at Lawrence lounges in Kohler Hall and Colman man Mathias Reed, a Kohler resi- Troup says that the large first years will depend on the admis- a little over a month ago, most did Hall were refitted as dorm rooms dent, find that although the loss floor lounge has a thriving commu- sions process and how many stu- not know of their class’ massive for students. of lounges was not detrimental to nity that encourages more inclu- dents choose to come to Lawrence. size or of the impact that it would Making lounges into dorm cultivating good floor communi- sive, large-group congregating. He However, the residence life office have on Lawrence University. rooms was likely the most effi- ties in the long run, it may have goes on to say, “It’s like a big party; is committed to providing spaces However, the effects of the cient and cost-effective solution hurt the process early on. I get to know everybody from all like lounges as much as possible Class of 2014 are strong and wide- to Lawrence’s housing crisis, but “It affects the floor community around the dorm, and I like that in the future because of the strong spread. As one sophomore put it, some students raise questions because there is no longer a good better than just being close with community bonding that a lounge “It’s like there aren’t any sopho- about its effect on student com- place to just hang out,” he says, “I my floor.” enables. mores or juniors on campus any- munity life, specifically that of don’t really think a lounge would The overall contentment with For the most part, students more. The seniors stand out as entering freshmen. guarantee floor closeness, but it the lounge-less floor situation seem to find ways of socializing campus leaders, but the freshmen Reflect back on your first few would give us another option to is relieving to Associate Dean of no matter what their living situa- fill the rest of the school to capac- weeks as a freshman at LU. Do you have fun and hang out.” Students for Residence Life Amy tion. A number of students simply ity!” remember the panic of finding a Freshman Annesley Clark, also Uecke. She oversaw much of the felt relief that Lawrence did not Campus housing is maxed place to sit in the dining hall — or a Kohler resident, pointed out effort to combat Lawrence’s hous- have to resort to temporary hous- out, and as a result, Lawrence’s the excessive hand shaking and that the way Kohler is constructed ing crisis, and she explained the ing in local hotels, like at some Residential Life Office has made infinitely repetitive, “Hi, what’s causes isolation between each side gravity of the situation. larger state schools where popu- tough choices about how to solve your name?” Or even the strange, of the building. According to Clark, During the summer, the uni- lation fluctuates for the first few the campus housing crisis. This but somehow helpful, Welcome a lounge “would be a nice common versity had to figure out how to weeks of the semester. It seems has lead to the most significant Week activities? place to get to know people from house about 50 extra students. that although lounges were taken change made to campus life this Just over a month ago, these either side, especially early on.” Lounges weren’t the only areas of hostage in the process, Lawrence year — the fall of the lounge. freshman patterns were in full Some residents of Colman residence halls that went through seems to have won the war with In most residence halls, a swing for the some 450 first year viewed the situation a little bit changes. Some residence hall offic- the campus housing crisis. lounge acts as a sort of living students at LU. And for those differently. In fact, freshmen es were eliminated, and Lawrence

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6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Lost readers write in and suggestions for what we should STAFF EDITORIAL actually be reading. We’ve been set afloat on a sea of interesting ideas about how our culture doesn’t value reading much anymore, but how do we change that? Collaboration among student groups —Practical

Of course you’re right, Practical, on some level. You see, The theme of this year’s convocation series, as designated by the administration, I am convinced that what I write is “Innovation through Collaboration.” We find that both Ray Suarez’s address and is sort of a sham, something to recent humanitarian efforts spearheaded by Lawrence students have been impressive fill space in a paper few students examples of that theme in action. actually seem to read. And so, I Last weekend, a number of student organizations collaborated to host humanitar- get lazy, and I backpedal. In my ian relief events such as performances, bake sales and community art workshops. The first ever Reading Rights column, donations collected from these events will be sent to Pakistan and Haiti for flood and I wrote, “The reading of fiction Magdalena Waz earthquake relief, respectively. has been relegated to classrooms.” Columnist This is something I was apparently We were heartened by the level of student support for these endeavors. The concerned with in April of 2010. Muslim Students Association, Amnesty International, Students’ War Against Hunger Now, if you’ll look above to my and Poverty, the Wriston Art Collective and other contributing organizations should Somehow, I’ve received com- response to the resident of Hiett be commended for their efforts. ments and questions pertaining 417, I don’t even bother to make Students may often feel overwhelmed by the scope of the injustices they seek to to my column. It was a pleasant the distinction between fiction and combat, but we feel that efforts are effective when aggregated. We encourage students surprise, but now, I feel obligated non-fiction, academic articles and to answer those brave people who to create more opportunities for others to contribute. stories written for the stories and took the time to read what non- not the education they might pro- As at other universities, Lawrence’s academic departments, student organizations sense I’ve written and then e-mail and other groups are somewhat divided. In the spirit of a liberal arts education, we vide. Because after having thought me. and thought about this, I’ve not encourage students to break down such barriers and find new ways to work together. once come up with a possible solu- We hope that collaborative aid efforts that reach across these divisions continue to Dear Maggie, tion. thrive at Lawrence beyond the year of “Innovation through Collaboration.” I’m having some trouble find- I believe that the Internet is a ing time to read books for pleasure. culprit, but I wouldn’t give it up I can barely keep up with the read- for the world. The printed news- ing I do for class! Help me organize papers I bring up to my room stay my time! unopened until I’ve got time for a —Hiett 417 Resident crossword puzzle, but I read news The more you know: fall fashion feature websites. I don’t read contempo- I know the feeling, resident rary fiction when I need a break. of Hiett 417. It’s difficult to bring Erik Wyse tain part of the body, and they’re situation, remember to keep eye I look at handmade items on etsy. for The Lawrentian yourself to open another book Skechers! Jackpot! It’s like getting contact at all times and avoid any com because I consider that, too, after you’ve read over a hundred to be a worthwhile venture. a massage while working out. sudden movements. Try saying pages already. Like me, you prob- Fashion: Is it a crime? Is fash- Perhaps it is unreasonable of A good pairing with the shape- your roommate’s name over and ably have the urge to lean back and ion a necessary evil? If food is me to assume that the number of ups are any sort of animal prints, over in a soothing tone, as people play some Call of Duty with your needed to live, then fashion is gadgets and conveniences intro- preferably of an exotic animal tend to respond positively to their friends. This is okay. It is normal needed to live fabulously. In all my duced over the decades we’ve been from Africa. Another option — a own names. behavior. You shouldn’t feel as if years as a human being, the one alive would not change our desire little more vanilla but classic none- Another great new genre of I’m pressuring you every week to thing I have learned is that fashion to read what other people are say- theless — is to wear some spandex fashion that I haven’t talked about do work on top of your homework, is what makes the world turn. ing. But it appears that the things with your shape-ups or denim. yet is diversion clothing or fash- because then you wouldn’t have With the facts out of the way, that were supposed to give people Now let’s talk about what’s not ion — most commonly used by any time for the rather pleasur- let’s talk about what is new and more free time have become so hot. Pants: not that hot anymore, con men, international playboys able activities of throwing a sticky fresh on the scene. If you haven’t intrinsic to our society that now we unless we’re talking about hot and the French. While the genre grenade or sniping from a tall heard already, denim is back! cannot untie ourselves. pants, which are smoldering hot. is only just now gathering steam, building. Denim jeans, denim coats, denim When I was young, I imagined Smart casual is out; sexy casual Louis XIV is credited as its early But I will say one thing: You fanny packs — everything denim. that it was my duty to read and is in. You may think vampires forerunner. are already reading. Many of us are For some people, denim never protect every book that fell into are hot, but they’re not. It’s back Great fashion usually fol- diligent homework-doers, but see went away. my lap. to zombies, baby. Finally, nothing lows great men or women. Think that as an excuse to say the oft- If you want to look good at I was lucky to have at least says “I am indifferent to you” bet- of bright colors, mustaches, tap used phrase “I don’t have time to a party but still want to party, one friend who felt the same way, ter than sweatpants. dance shoes and shiny, lacy things read.” You just finished, I believe, wear a Canadian tuxedo. Little- and we spent countless hours in Teddy Roosevelt was the first and you’ve got it! It helps if you an article about “The Russian known fact: The Canadian tuxedo Barnes & Noble reading books in U.S. President to ban sweatpants. have an obscure animal with you, Idea”? Was that not reading? Your was actually invented by legend- large comfortable chairs next to a His aversion to them was so strong such as a ferret, a peacock or the eyes slid across the page with what ary anthropologist Franz Boas, display of Bill Clinton’s autobiogra- that he frequently hosted sweat- still more obscure horned ferret. I presume was understanding. You only to be stolen by some greedy phy, drinking Frappuccinos. pant-fire parties on the front lawn This style is only for the brave and were reading the writing of other Canadians. Supposedly, he had to Doesn’t that sound like it could of the White House. most chivalrous to undertake. people. I commend you. hand over his tuxedo in exchange If you’re feeling like a dirty Remember, fashion is an also offer the same amount of fun for a bowl of whale blubber he as shooting your friend in the face saucebox, the best option for you active creature that is both unruly Dear Maggie, was in dire need of. The more you in order to get a helicopter? And is probably just to stay in the and hungry. Only the daring will I feel as if you’re running out of know. of course, there shouldn’t be any house and not wear any clothes at survive its wrath. Tread on its steam. Perhaps you should expand If denim isn’t your thing, a lot reason why we can’t do both. all. The cost is low, it’s an original grounds if you must, while keep- your column to cover book reviews of the kids these days are wearing statement — usually non-threaten- ing one hand on your gun and the these shaping-up shoes. Thanks ing, though your roommate might other on your money. to groundbreaking new technol- not approve. ogy, these shoes enhance that cer- If you find yourself in this

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States Patrick Miner mention faculty, staff and commu- ing is that one can have ques- today. The U.S. border has gone as many of our ancestors were in Opinions & Editorials Editor nity members in attendance. tions about border security while unchanged for some time — save the past, perpetrators of a vast What those who attended the still respecting other peoples and for the fluctuating number of over- crime against native peoples. They convocation heard was a well-con- other cultures. I hope that those seas territories we hold. are speakers of beautiful, varied Ray Suarez, award-winning structed, well-presented profile of who clapped are among those who The 20th century was one of languages and innovative hosts of journalist and senior correspon- what is to come for American show that respect for new resi- declining levels of immigration, new ideas. dent for “PBS News Hour” gave demographics. Suarez, aside from dents of the U.S. but in recent years, these rates We speak English because a a convocation address titled being a practiced speaker with a Prejudice against new mem- have risen again. With them rose majority of European colonizers “The Browning of America” this suitable voice for public speaking, bers of the American community anti-immigrant sentiment and on the east coast hundreds of Tuesday. His talk addressed the also managed to capture a wide is not without precedent — in fact, undue nationalism. The United years ago were English speakers, important and controversial top- range of opinions and arguments few trends have more precedents. States is a country of immigrants not because it is somewhere writ- ics of immigration and increasing in his address. The U.S. was founded on genocide; — the only non-immigrants here ten in our blood or in an ancient diversity. Sparse but energetic clapping Euro-Americans systematically are members of persecuted native and rich tradition. Suarez mentioned that in the echoed around the Chapel balcony destroyed the people who lived nations and people brought forc- The United States is a new and past year, the number of children when Suarez acknowledged that on these lands until their millions ibly as slaves. diverse country, and we should born in the U.S. that belong to a concern for the security of the were reduced to pockets of ghost How this led to a pervasive strive to embrace that quality. minority ethnic groups surpassed southern border does not neces- nations. culture characterized by erroneous Suarez expressed a hope that all those children born who are of sarily mean the carrier of that For years after 1776, the U.S. slogans like “This is America. We residents of the U.S. will be able to European-American descent. In 30 concern is racist. expanded not as a result of inge- speak English” is both puzzling engage in productive and enrich- years, Euro-Americans will com- This interruption was the only nuity but of force and daring and disturbing. It is unjustified ing cross-cultural communication prise less than half of the popula- instance of clapping during his purpose. The native nations of to claim that immigrants arriving in the future rather than resort tion of the U.S. speech and its isolated and overly North America were not devoid today are less entitled to a place to segregation and capitulation to I was glad to see that many enthusiastic nature left me with a of technical novelty or geographi- in American society than those unfounded nationalism. Lawrentians and local community suspicion that those who clapped cal mastery. Their relationship who arrived 200 years ago — i.e. We must not tarnish the members attended the convoca- so proudly were misinterpreting with the land was older and more the ancestors of the people voicing futures of coming generations with tion. However, there were a num- Suarez’s point. complex than something the Euro- these prejudices. further racism and violence in the ber of empty seats, which is unfor- He was not justifying the Tea Americans could understand in People arriving from other name of ignorant ambition. tunate considering that the capaci- Party’s rallies or the anti-Latino their short years of conquest. countries today are often peaceful ty of the Chapel is smaller than the sentiment that is so pervasive in Yet the result of the seizure seekers of opportunity, education total number of students — not to this country. What he was say- of these lands is what we have and a new culture. They are not, Affirmative Action: race, gender and sexuality in college admissions

Chelsea Giguere work to make the best grades, win admission to school. I am not deny- To consider race or gender in “ideal” candidates do not exist. for The Lawrentian the most prestigious competitions ing that diversity is a wonderful a professional or academic setting Where there is a black candi- and build the best resumé. They thing. I think it is. It offers varied is to be racist or sexist. Any time date and a white candidate, one agonize over their applications and perspectives and opportunities for someone chooses you because of of the two of them must be more Every good school rejects wait, terrified, to see if they have a broadening the mind. I just don’t your race or because of your gen- qualified, more interesting and a someone. Harvard admits only future in their chosen field. They think it should determine what der for a job, they are acting in a better fit for the school. Which seven percent of its applicants, worry justly if their grades, accom- kind of education you can get. racist or sexist manner. This so- candidate it is that fits better has and it is not alone. Few colleges plishments and test scores are up Though a person’s own history called “positive racism” is just as nothing to do with race and every- admit all of their applicants, and to par, but they shouldn’t have to might affect academic ability, fac- bad as common racism. Choosing thing to do with academic ability, none of those who do have much worry about whether their ethnic- tors of gender, sexuality and race someone for a job because they are personality and a whole host of prestige. ity or gender will bar them from alone do not. Considering any of a minority allows those choosing other factors. Admission to Yale requires admittance to their chosen school. these things in admission to school to delude themselves into think- I firmly believe that all appli- beating out 92 percent of those Schools are always boast- says that they do affect academic ing that they are doing something cants to school should be con- who apply. For what reasons? It ing about their diversity. Vassar ability. Such discrimination may be good. sidered first on academic merit. varies. It may be that applicants’ College brags about its diversity done in the name of diversity, but The only place choosing based Name, gender, race and every other SAT scores were too low, or their when describing its students: “In such policies discriminate against on race or gender for the sake of non-academic quality should be essays were poorly crafted. Or it recent freshman classes, students people who are like the majority diversity is acceptable is in the disregarded. After the pool has might be because their race or gen- of color comprised 22-28 percent of the population. Just as someone mythical situation where candi- been limited on that basis, admis- der was already overrepresented of matriculants. International stu- who is black does not deserve pref- dates are exactly equal except one sions offices should consider on campus. dents from 50 countries comprise erential or poor treatment because is an underrepresented minority applicants based on personality, The college and grad school eight percent of the student body.” of his or her race, someone who is or except one is female. This is goals and extracurricular involve- admissions processes are rough, Surely, diversity is important. white also does not deserve such an absurd situation that I cannot ment, not race, gender or sexuality. rigorous and terrifying. Students Where it is not important is in treatment. believe ever really occurs. Two

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Iris Out: Disney/Pixar lets the toys age with us in “Toy Story 3”

Tom Pilcher 1999 respectively, so I haven’t seen Disney/Pixar’s first completely CGI “three-quel” sidestepped most of Arts & Entertainment Editor either for a while. animated film, came out in 1995 the problems facing films of this All things considered, “Toy when everyone who is currently nature. The storyline is compel- "Most likely, we’ve recent- Story 3” can really stand on its around college age played with ling, the characters — or toys, ly moved away from own, which is a nice trait to see in toys routinely, whether in kinder- rather — develop in both expected a sequel film — especially a third garten or elementary school. and unexpected ways. Most impor- home for the first time, one. The plot centers on Andy’s Flash forward to 2010: All of tantly, the film is pretty funny. and we’ve just gone mischievous crew of childhood those kids who identified with One particularly funny story- toys coming to grips with their Andy’s love for his toys have grown line unites Barbie and Ken together through that sad, strange owner’s impending departure for up too. Most likely, we’ve recently at last, a plotline that nicely mocks experience of packing up college. moved away from home for the the Barbie brand’s preoccupation The underused toys grow jeal- first time, and we’ve just gone with surface appearances. When our childhood room into ous when Andy only picks Woody through that sad, strange experi- Barbie gets mad at Ken, she goes to take to college with him, but ence of packing up our childhood straight for his clothes, causing boxes, just like Andy." then through some standard mix- room into boxes, just like Andy. Ken to exclaim, “Not the Nehru ups in the packing process, the Waiting those 11 years to jacket!” addition to that canon. Though not group of toys ends up being donat- release “Toy Story 3” lets Andy However, the film isn’t with- as strong as “Wall-E,” the film’s ele- ed to a surprisingly dark — at least age realistically with a group of out its flaws. For an adult, it can ments of nostalgia and moving out from a toy’s perspective — day viewers, making the film’s themes get pretty formulaic at times as convey universal feelings, which is care center. The crew must get of growing older and nostalgia for the gang oscillates from safety to what a good film should do. back to Andy’s place before he youth all the more poignant. Not being in danger of not returning “Toy Story 3” can be corny at leaves for college on Friday, or risk only will viewers identify with their home to Andy. Some of the jokes times, but it’s a Disney movie — what do you expect? Just let the Photo courtesy of Disney Pixar being forgotten about entirely. first move away from home, but are also clearly panned toward the Though it’s easy to criticize the many college-age people will also younger audience the films are film wash over you, and think Before I begin, I should get this filmmakers for waiting 11 years to remember seeing “Toy Story” for made for, especially when Buzz about what your childhood toys out of the way: I’m generally not release the third installment of this the first time when they were at a gets set to “Spanish mode.” are doing right now, and what you big on the whole Disney/Pixar ani- franchise, the wait actually func- much different place in life. When they get things right, did with them when you moved mated genre, so I don’t remember tions as a really cool marketing All of this wouldn’t even be Disney/Pixar specializes in deftly out of your room. It can be pretty the intricate plot elements of “Toy move on the studio’s part, and no worth talking about if the film animated films that have some- powerful. Story” or “Toy Story 2.” However, doubt a lucrative one. wasn’t up to snuff, howev- thing for both kids and adults, and those did come out in 1995 and Think about it: “Toy Story,” er. Luckily, the creators of this “Toy Story 3” works as another Mary Halvorson Quintet’s “Saturn Sings” remains “free” yet accessible Sam Lewin Halvorson’s quintet, which con- in groups with edgy musicians like ody, the song’s structure usually once the quintet ends the solo Staff Writer sists of Jonathan Finlayson on Braxton, saxophonist Tim Berne disintegrates as the musicians take section and restates the melody a trumpet, Jon Irabagon on alto sax- and drummer Tom Rainey. There more improvisational liberties. final time. While taking a not-well- ophone, John Hébert on bass and are also a fair amount of more For instance, on the song “Sea While Halvorson’s playing is deserved study break last Sunday, Ches Smith on drums. A few tracks exploratory parts of “Saturn Sings” Seizure,” Halvorson plays a melo- heavily improvisatory, distinct and I decided to use one of my favor- feature only Halvorson’s trio, with that illustrate Halvorson’s comfort dy that is at first reminiscent of an free at times, she should not be ite procrastination techniques and Hébert and Smith. in improvisatory settings. alternative rock song. Throughout classified as another “free” play- browse the “Exclusive First Listen” While listening to the album’s However, “Saturn Sings” is not the melody, Halvorson’s pulsat- er. She writes melodies that are section of NPR’s music website, first track, “Leak Over Six Five,” a “free jazz” album. It is metic- ing, distorted guitar rhythm and tasteful and interesting, and her which allows viewers to listen to the first thing that struck me was ulously composed and many of drummer Smith’s syncopated rock quintet complements these melo- a handful of upcoming albums in Halvorson’s unique and exciting its compositions employ catchy groove drive the ensemble. As the dies through its thoughtful use their entirety. I felt guilty about sound. that excitement stems from melodies rooted in diverse influ- melody progresses, Halvorson of improvisation. But her quintet procrastinating until I stumbled its unpredictability; Halvorson ences. There’s plenty of great uses hints of dissonance and grooves especially hard after they across an upcoming album by the mixes clean and distorted gui- improvisation on the album, but it Smith’s groove gradually becomes end a solo section and begin to jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson, tar sounds, and at times uses so only occurs within the confines of less obvious. play a recognizable, though not titled “Saturn Sings.” much distortion that she verges Halvorson’s well-structured com- After the ensemble finishes the totally straight-ahead melody. I was especially excited to lis- on Slash’s energy. She also liber- positions. melody, Halvorson takes a solo that So, if the “free jazz” label ten to an album by Halvorson ally uses pitch bends, whammy bar On some compositions, the quickly departs from the original scared you away the first time, because I had heard a lot of great effects and funky chord patterns. quintet begins the melody in uni- theme and becomes increasingly definitely give Mary Halvorson’s things about her but had never As a result of Halvorson’s use son and locks in with Smith’s ride chaotic. She uses dissonance, bent work a second chance. You won’t actually heard her play. I was not of dissonance, it is tempting to cymbal pattern. Finlayson and notes and unpredictable distortion be disappointed. disappointed. label her as a “free jazz” musician. Irabagon nail Halvorson’s tricky and pushes Smith and bassist John There are 10 tracks on Indeed, she studied with the avant- horn arrangements, often with the Hébert to also play more explo- “Saturn Sings,” and most feature garde saxophonist and composer energy of a funk or salsa band. sively. However, the song’s form Anthony Braxton and has played After the ensemble ends the mel- and groove become audible again Despite early problems, Campus Center sound systems get necessary improvements Peter Boyle “The limiter caused problems early 2010. Readers may recall Staff Writer last year because the room can get Samuel Flood’s article in the Feb. very loud, especially with drums. 26 issue of The Lawrentian on Students who attended the For some shows in the beginning the same subject. In that article, Sept. 15 Best Coast and Male of fall term 2009, I couldn’t get Campus Center Director Greg Bonding show may have noticed the vocals above the band without Griffin praised the planned sound problems during both feedback, and the timbre was very updates, saying they would pro- bands’ sets. The effect of the issues muddy,” Kronenberg said. “When vide “flexibility in the spaces.” on the performance is simply a I sound-checked Best Coast, I ran Griffin described the improve- matter of opinion, though Bethany into the same problem again.” ments made over the summer: Cosentino of Best Coast was vis- After switching to different “First, we added a large sub- ibly frustrated throughout the speakers, things ran more smooth- woofer to the Esch-Hurvis Room. band’s set — see Micah Paisner’s ly until the speaker amplifier Previously, this room only had the review in the Sept. 24 issue of The began to cut power occasionally. pendant speakers, which are not Lawrentian for the details. So what “It happened almost every five to enough for some student events.” exactly happened? 10 minutes,” added Kronenberg. Griffin also described how the The short answer: It’s com- “[These problems] only occurred changes now “give the tech crew near the end of Male Bonding’s set, the ability to adjust the EQ as plicated. According to Phil Photo by Rachele Krivichi Kronenberg, a tech crew worker though.” needed.” He continued, “We also Coast was unproblematic in later has been fixed too,” Kronenberg who acted as a sound technician “However, [the power cut- created additional settings to allow use. “We just used the same amp said. “The limiter is off, and the for the Sept. 15 show, the issue ting out] became a big, notice- us to use one or both rooms in a with the same speakers to see if speakers are able to reach their was caused largely by a design able problem for Best Coast, since performance mode.” the amp would work in an outdoor maximum level. In fact, the prob- element of the Esch Room sound their songs are strongly centered He did, however, emphasize setup for The Pakistan Relief Fund lem was fixed that same week of system. on the lead vocals,” continued that the upgrades were unrelated concert, and it didn’t cut out at the Best Coast show for LU Live.” “Prior to the show, we thought Kronenberg. to the problems at the show. “The all,” said Kronenberg. As for further issues, all is the limiter had been taken off,” These issues, centering on Best Coast/Male Bonding sound Despite the early setbacks with well. “But something will eventu- said Kronenberg. “The limiter the first Band Booking Committee issues were something else,” said the sound system, Kronenberg ally happen,” Kronenberg specu- prevents the volume from reach- event of the year, seem conspicu- Griffin. remained optimistic. “The problem lated pragmatically. “It’s part of ing the maximum potential in the ous on the heels of the improve- According to Kronenberg, with the Esch house sound system the nature of the job.” house speakers.” ments to the Campus Center in the same equipment used at Best THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 The National get presidential with Obama and rock Madison crowd Micah Paisner see them in a smaller setting. And, album, as they played all but three Staff Writer I’m happy to say that it was the of the new tracks. Surprisingly, best show I’ve seen them play. the band began the set with the President Obama alighted in Fresh off the success of their slow song “Runaway,” from “High Madison to speak at a rally for the newest album, “High Violet,” Violet.” This tune set the tone for Democratic National Committee the band has toured the coun- the rest of the show. Sept. 28. But that was not the try relentlessly, playing all the big Though the band may have capital’s only big event of the day. festivals. The album has brought louder and slightly more upbeat Brooklyn indie rockers — and avid them to a whole new level of songs, the slow songs are what dis- Obama supporters — The National fame. Their previous album, the tinguish them from others. Unlike also played to a nearly sold-out equally acclaimed “Boxer,” reached other bands that change their live crowd at The Orpheum Theatre a peak of 68 on the Billboard Music sound to have a louder and more after the rally had ended. Charts. “High Violet” reached an accessible feel, The National play The quintet has supported impressive number three. their songs the way they sound on Obama since the primaries for Their success is not entire- the album. the 2008 election. Their song “Mr. ly surprising. With each album, Hearing the new songs for the November” took on new meaning they’ve grown as a band, improving first time, I was highly impressed both lyrically and musically. Some with the way they effortlessly in election season, and they began Photo courtesy of The National to print T-shirts featuring Obama’s of the band’s best lyrical moments blended in with the older ones. touch the audience as well as leav- referring to “Conversation 16,” in face with the name of the song happen on “High Violet,” especially Each album has been a bit of a ing the stage to walk among the which he croons, “I was afraid I’d under it. on the single, “Bloodbuzz Ohio.” departure from the previous one, people. eat your brains.” In addition, their hit single As the band churns, singer and but like any good band in a live While he remained on the The band finished with a great “Fake Empire” was played in Grant lyricist Matt Berninger sings, “I still setting, they are able to make them stage for the whole show, he was encore in which they played songs Park in Chicago at the President’s owe money to the money to the sound smooth in succession. Older much more talkative than usual. from three different albums, prov- victory celebration in 2008. It money I owe.” The line evokes the songs like “Abel,” where Berninger Earlier that day, the band met the ing that they value their old songs should come as no surprise, then, hard truth of being a professional strays from his sad drone and president for the first time, and just as much as the new ones. that the band was in Madison on musician coming to terms with replaces it with yelling, were not they were clearly excited about it. After seeing this captivating live the same evening as Obama. fame. While he may be earning the least bit out of place. Commenting on the band’s rela- performance, it seems that having Having previously seen more money than in the past, at Another strong point of the tionship with Obama, Berninger Obama in office has helped give the band at two festivals — some level, it must feel that noth- show was the banter. Berninger jokingly said, “He told us to play this great band the recognition Lollapalooza and Pitchfork Music ing has really changed. always has good interactions with the song about cannibalism. He they’ve always deserved. Festival — I was excited to finally Unsurprisingly, The National’s the crowd. These usually consist set was full of songs from the new of him stretching out his hand to loves that one.” Berninger was

Artist Spotlight: Annie Raccuglia Andrew LaCombe ture and figure drawing. You Last January, Raccuglia held and react to what’s in front of Staff Writer can catch some of her work an exhibit in the Mudd Gallery me. Even though I do representa- on display this Saturday night titled “At Rest,” which featured tional painting and drawing, I’ve Growing up, Annie Raccuglia in the lobby of the Fox Valley life size chalk drawings of sleep- had to learn to look at things as always enjoyed painting and Performing Arts Center before ing nudes. abstract shapes and forms.” drawing. But when she was 16, the conservatory’s Kaleidoscope Currently, Raccuglia is work- Apart from painting, you this hobby became a serious Concert. ing on a series of relatively large can usually find Raccuglia work- interest. Raccuglia described having portraits of people she knows ing for SLUG or practicing yoga. “I started painting with the someone view her artwork as a through an independent study. She is also involved in SEGA 88-year-old custodian at my high very vulnerable yet exciting posi- “I’m especially interested and ORC. Cooperative living is school, who was also a Jesuit tion to be in. in the intimacy — the interac- important for Raccuglia as well, brother, painter and carpenter, “I hope that it’s a sensory- tion between sitter and subject as she currently lives in the SLUG on Saturday mornings, and then rich experience for the viewer,” — and the careful observation co-op house and previously lived I took a portrait drawing class at she said. involved in portrait painting,” in the McCarthy co-op house. the Art Institute of Chicago,” she When asked why she paints, she stated. After Lawrence, Raccuglia recalled. Raccuglia carefully contemplat- The perceptual and observa- hopes to attend graduate school “I remember thinking that ed the question, and said she tional work that Raccuglia does to get a Master of Fine Arts this is something I want to pur- simply feels that she just has to. has permanently made her a degree. She wants to be able to sue — something I could do “It’s incredibly enjoyable and more careful observer and has support herself by painting, per- for the rest of my life,” said also terribly frustrating and chal- affected how she views every- haps as a professor. lenging at the same time,” she thing. If you miss her work at Raccuglia. “By the time I applied Photo courtesy of Annie Raccuglia to schools and decided to go to commented. “I think we have “Oftentimes the things that Kaleidoscope this weekend, tions of people. Lawrence, I knew what my major a natural inclination to make seem really obvious are the don’t worry: Raccuglia is plan- would be.” things, and it’s important for things to mistrust, like when I ning another exhibit in the Mudd Now a junior at Lawrence, people to help one another see see a face, it’s not just a round or Gallery at the beginning of win- this studio art major has devel- things — even literally, optically oval thing,” she explained. “I’ve ter term. The exhibit is sure to oped a passion for portrai- — in different ways.” learned to get out of my head show off her detailed observa-

Happy Birthday,

Mad Man. THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 Volleyball drops five-setter to Carroll Lawrence University Jon Mays and decisive game was very tightly Staff Writer contested, but the Pioneers (11-6, 1-0) snagged a 15-13 victory to win The Lawrence University vol- their conference opener. leyball team dropped a five-set Sophomore Shannon McLain heartbreaker to Carroll University and junior Clare Bohrer led the last Thursday night. The match way for the Vikings with 12 kills was the conference opener for the each. Sophomore Emma Kane had Vikings, who fell to 8-11 on the nine kills for the Vikings, who were season. playing without key outside hitter The Lawrence players dug Melissa Schnettler due to injury. themselves into a hole early in the Kane was also tied for second on Standings match, losing the first two games the team with 19 digs. Freshman to the Pioneers by scores of 25-17 Kathleen Rowland had 28 digs to Football and 25-23. lead the way for Lawrence. MWC O'All The Vikings were able to Bohrer leads the team in kills mount a comeback in the next this season with 192, which leaves Ripon 4-0 5-0 two games and tied the match her averaging 2.91 kills per game. Carroll 3-1 4-1 Freshman Diane McLeod holds the at two games each after beating Photo by Marc Deheeger Grinnell 3-1 4-1 Carroll easily 25-17, 25-16 in the team lead in assists, with 497, St. Norbert 3-1 3-2 this weekend to face Knox and Ripon for a rivalry game next third and fourth games. The fifth enough for 7.53 per game. Beloit 2-2 2-3 Grinnell, followed by a trip to Wednesday. The Vikings will head south Illinois College 2-2 2-3 Monmouth 2-2 2-3 Lawrence 1-3 1-4 Knox 0-4 0-5 Women’s tennis grabs three conference wins Lake Forest 0-4 0-5 Beth Larson Valde cruised past the No. 5 sin- Men’s soccer Staff Writer gles players from both Monmouth MWC O'All and Knox. Carla Schmidt and Martha McDonnell, playing in the Ripon 5-0-0 8-3-1 The Lawrence University wom- remaining two singles matches, Carroll 3-0-0 5-4-1 en’s tennis team defeated two won against Knox and Monmouth Grinnell 3-0-0 5-4-2 conference rivals at home last respectively but each freshman Lawrence 3-1-0 6-4-1 Saturday, knocking off Monmouth finished the day with a 1-1 record. Lake Forest 2-3-0 6-4-0 and Knox by identical 8-1 scores, The doubles teams went 6-0 Monmouth 1-2-0 2-8-0 then won a closer match against for the day, bringing Lawrence two St. Norbert 1-3-0 3-7-0 last-place Ripon last Wednesday. easy 8-1 victories in conference Beloit 0-3-0 4-5-0 Junior captain Beth Larson, in matches. Knox 0-3-0 2-9-1 accordance with her season-long Malhotra was honored by the Illinois College 0-3-0 2-10-0 form, defeated Monmouth’s Kimi conference, which named her Wegner, 6-4, 6-0, and Knox’s Dana player of the week, for her victo- Women’s soccer Pierce, 6-4, 6-1, for two No. 1 ries. Over the course of the week- MWC O'All singles victories. end, she won four matches — two Sophomore Jennifer Roesch singles matches and two doubles Lake Forest 4-0-0 7-4-0 also picked up two wins at No. matches with her partner Valde. Photo by Zhongzhu Guo Lawrence 4-1-0 5-6-0 2 singles, playing a close match After the two-match sweep on Carroll 3-0-0 7-3-0 against Ashley Reynoso before Vikings’ lineup, each grabbed their Having now clinched a berth Saturday, the Vikings traveled to Monmouth 3-1-0 6-3-2 winning 6-2, 4-6, 1-0, then crush- fifth and sixth victories of the in the conference tournament, Ripon (4-7, 0-4 MWC) and grabbed St. Norbert 3-2-0 4-7-0 ing Knox’s Megan Funk 6-2, 6-0. week, the Vikings struggled on the Lawrence (8-4, 3-0 MWC) will host their third win of the week. While Grinnell 2-3-0 3-8-0 Freshman Gayatri Malhotra lower matches, losing the No. 3 conference rival St. Norbert at 3 Larson, Roesch, Malhotra and Ripon 2-3-0 3-10-0 notched two victories at No. 3 sin- doubles match and both the No. 5 p.m. Friday. Valde, playing at the top of the and No.6 singles matches. Illinois College 0-3-0 2-8-1 gles for Lawrence, while junior Kat Knox 0-4-0 5-7-0 Beloit 0-4-0 2-8-0

Men’s soccer splits on road-trip Volleyball MWC O’All to Knox, Grinnell Sports Trivia Monmouth 4-0 14-7 St. Norbert 1-0 14-4 Stephen Exarhos The Vikings fought back, tying Carroll 1-0 11-6 Co-Sports Editor the score in the 61st minute on Q1. Undrafted rookie quarterback Max Hall will get Beloit 2-2 8-9 another goal by Pieper. Just seven his first pro start this Sunday when he leads the Arizona Lake Forest 2-2 9-11 Cardinals against the New Orleans Saints. Hall, as an alum The Lawrence men’s soccer minutes later, the Pioneers scored Grinnell 1-1 7-9 of Brigham Young University, joins a long series of Cougars team defeated the Knox College a lucky unassisted goal on what Illinois College 2-3 4-13 quarterbacks in the NFL. The most notable of those BYU- Prairie Fire 4-1 last Saturday in was meant to be a crossed ball into Lawrence 0-1 9-11 educated quarterbacks is which Hall of Famer who received a Galesburg, Ill. the box. Ripon 0-1 9-13 B.A. and a J.D. from BYU? Tied 1-1 at the end of the first Although the Vikings fought Knox 0-3 5-11 half thanks to a goal by junior back, outshooting their oppo- A1. Steve Young, who got his law degree just after throwing Steve Exarhos, the Vikings poured nents 10-3 in the second half, the for six touchdowns in the Super Bowl in 1994. Young, a great- in three goals in the second half. Pioneers stood strong, picking up great-great-grandson of Brigham Young himself, was one of a Senior captain Jared Padway found their third conference win and set of three brothers who all played quarterback for BYU. the back of the net for the Vikings’ dropping the Vikings’ conference second goal, picking up assists on record to 3-1. Q2. As the NBA preseason begins, all eyes are on the the goals by senior Bennett Pang The Vikings are now holding “Miami Thrice” — that is, the Miami Heat’s new power trio and freshman Charlie Mann that onto the last spot in the Midwest of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh. Less atten- rounded out the scoring for the Conference tournament, trailing tion was given to Miami’s quiet signing this summer of what road team. Ripon, Carroll and Grinnell, but longtime LeBron sidekick, who followed James to Miami from Lawrence (6-4-1, 3-1-0 MWC) still well clear of fifth-place Lake Cleveland? outshot the Prairie Fire 11-5 Forest (6-4-0, 2-3-0 MWC). and climbed to 3-0 in Midwest Senior forward Paul Senner A2. Zydrunas Ilgauskas. A 7-foot-3-inch center from Conference play. expressed his frustration with the Lithuania, “Z” has averaged 7.7 rebounds per game for his On Sunday, the Vikings visited weekend’s games, saying, “We lost career but will likely play fewer minutes for the suddenly talent- Statistics are courtesy of the Pioneers of Grinnell College a game Sunday that was very win- heavy Heat. www.lawrence.edu and www. (5-4-2, 3-0-0 MWC) and walked nable, but we still have time to midwestconference.org away with their first loss in confer- correct our mistakes and finish the and are current as of ence play. conference season strong.” October 6, 2010. The Pioneers struck first with a goal in the seventh minute, but 11 minutes later, freshman Cameron Pieper scored off an assist from Exarhos. The Pioneers managed to fit another goal in at the 33-minute mark, leaving the score at halftime LET’S GO VIKES! 2-1 in favor of Grinnell. THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 SPORTS 11 Women’s soccer sweeps weekend Jon Mays Knox goalkeeper Mollie Strawn Athletes of the week Staff Writer kept the Prairie Fire from being embarrassed, though Strawn was by Alyssa Onan The Lawrence University wom- topped by a shutout performance en’s soccer team gave itself a huge by Viking goalkeeper Cassie Burke. boost in the conference standings Lawrence continued its domi- Shannon McLain: Volleyball last weekend by beating Knox nance the following day against What is your favorite part College and Grinnell College in a Grinnell, earning a well-deserved of being a member of the pair of road matchups. 3-1 victory. Koula added another LU volleyball team? Why? The Vikings (5-6, 4-1 MWC) goal, and Ehlinger put two in the My favorite part of are now in second place in the back of the net, single-handedly being on the LU volleyball Midwest Conference standings outscoring the Pioneers. team is getting the chance with just four conference games Galvin assisted on another to form close relationships remaining. Only Lake Forest (7-4, goal, and Seeley also had an assist with my teammates while 4-0 MWC) has a better record than for the Vikings, who once again playing the sport we love the Vikings. outshot their opponents, finishing up 19-9 in shots. Burke allowed a most. They’re my LUVers, The Vikings started the week- Photo courtesy of Mallory Koula and that’s all there is to it. end off with a bang. Backed by single goal in the 40th minute, but apiece. Three of Koula’s goals have two goals from All-Conference made four saves in the winning been game-winning shots. What’s your favorite song junior Mallory Koula and another effort. The Vikings are back in action to listen to before a game? from senior captain Liz Seeley, the For her efforts on the week- Sunday, when they will travel to Why? Vikings breezed to a 3-0 victory end, Burke was named the Midwest Carroll, the team that heartbreak- Basically, any song over Knox. Conference Defensive Player of the Photo courtesy of Shannon McLain ingly ended their season last involving Lil’ Wayne is Senior captain Sarah Ehlinger Week. She has allowed only 10 year. After attempting to get their enough of a pre-game had an assist for the Vikings, goals in eight games this season revenge on Carroll (7-3, 3-0 MWC,) pump up for me. Why? Because he’s Lil’ Wayne — that’s all there as did sophomore Ellie Galvin. and has a 5-3 record as a starter. the Vikings will play a match at is to it. Lawrence dominated from start Koula and Ehlinger lead the home against Monmouth Oct. 16. to finish, outshooting Knox 21-6. team in goals with eight and seven What is your favorite part about preseason? Your least favor- A seven-save performance by respectively. The dynamic duo also led the team with four assists ite? 38-7 lead into the final quarter. The best part about preseason is that there is no homework In the fourth quarter, Lawrence to worry about, or any school related stress. All we do is play Football falls to Illinois College put two more touchdowns on the volleyball, eat, sleep and repeat for three weeks straight — it’s Stephen Exarhos Luke Galle and senior Jeff Nichols board, but it would not be nearly great. During preseason we get the chance to reconnect with Co-Sports Editor each getting a pick. enough to close the gap. Mazur old teammates and meet the newest additions. But along with The second quarter was much boosted his stats with passing preseason comes the intense workouts, and the hardest part is like the first, though the teams getting back into volleyball shape after only playing sand vol- The Lawrence University foot- touchdowns freshman running swapped touchdowns to take a 7-7 leyball and rec leagues for the past few months. ball team dropped a road match back Sam Wagner and senior wide- score into the break. Lawrence’s to Illinois College last Saturday, out Jeremiah Johnson, but the Blue touchdown was scored by fresh- What is the hardest part about being an outside hitter? losing to their conference rivals by Boys closed out the game and sent man Luke Barthelmess on an In my opinion, the hardest part about being an outside hit- a score of 45-21. Lawrence back to Appleton with a 18-yard pass from quarterback ter is reading the opposing team’s hitters in order to make the Both teams’ defenses out- 45-21 loss. Tyler Mazur. correct adjustment and put up an effective block. performed the offenses in the The Vikings will take on the Just like in the previous week’s first half, leading to a scoreless Carroll University Pioneers in the game, though, the Vikings’ effort How old were you when you started playing volleyball? What first quarter in which there were Hall of Fame game this Saturday, against the Blue Boys fell apart in got you started? three interceptions and six punts. with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. the third quarter. The Blue Boys I started playing volleyball when I was in fourth grade. A Lawrence accounted for two of in the Banta Bowl. scored 31 unanswered points in bunch of my friends and I decided that it looked like fun so those interceptions, with freshman the quarter to take an unassailable we thought we would try it out, and ever since then volleyball became a serious part of my life. John Pechan: Men’s golf

How did it feel to break the Lawrence record at Washington County? It was a great experi- ence. I was overwhelmed with excitement that I was able to break the school’s and my own record. I was more enthused with shooting a 28 on 9 holes — it has always been a goal of mine to shoot a 29 and I did better than that, which is fantastic. Photo courtesy of John Pechan Already off to a great start this year, what are your goals for the rest of the season? My goal by the end of the year is for the team to qualify for nationals. Individually my goal is to become an Last year the Delta Nu chapter of Delta Tau Delta ran one of their most successful philan- All-American, which is definitely a tangible goal. My golf thropic events in the history of the chapter. The group of men arranged for t-shirts and instructor and I said it from the start that I would be able to do so. I need to work hard on the off-season and I think that teddy bears to be sold at the Warch Campus Center in order to donate the teddy bears to I will be able to do it. children in unfortunate circumstances. Correspondingly the amount of Teddy bears sold were donated to the Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee. In the picture, Luke Fickbohm (10’), What do you do to prepare for a big shot? Jacob Woodford (13’), Mats Jonsson (12’), Eric Follett (12’), and Brandon Van Zeeland I have had the same pre-shot routine for several years (13’) made the trek down to Milwaukee to the donation center. The bears were used for where I don’t take to much time behind the ball that way I don’t second guess the shot I am about to hit. One or two one of many events Children’s Hospital held last spring. The general feeling of the group practice swings usually. heading down to make the donation was one of sheer happiness. “It was real nice to con- tribute. We’re finally looking outside of ourselves and trying to have a positive impact on What has been your favorite course to play on and why? those outside of campus” says Van Zeeland commenting on the donation. The theme of My favorite course is Chambers Bay in Washington the philanthropy committee is to “Help outside of the Lawrence community, we ARE the because it challenges every aspect of your game. Lawrence Difference.” This school year, the Delts look to continue this drive with t-shirt If you could play a round of golf with any professional and bear sales beginning next week. This is an opportunity for not only the Delts, but all of player, who would it be and why? Lawrence to cheer up a child. With the financial support of Lawrentians, more bears will be I would play with Steve Stricker because I like his able to be donated. More details will be posted around campus so keep an eye out for the demeanor [in] the game and I think he has one of the best men in purple and black. swings in golf. THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 The Lawrentian Editor in Chief: Maureen Darras

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Associate News Editor: 1. Regina Spektor, “Samson” Simon and Garfunkel, and a sur- may have to think about, definitely Bridget Donnelly I got the chance to see Regina 3. “This American Life” prising — and disappointing — check out Lupe. Features Editor: Spektor in concert when I was in I’m not sure if non-music number of people haven’t heard it. Naveed Islam London last fall and she didn’t selections are allowed in this col- Listen to it. And then listen to “At 8. Jay-Z, “Encore” perform this song until the encore. umn, but this is one thing that the Zoo.” It’ll make you smile. And I’m including this song on my Associate Features Editor: I think a lot of people were wor- is always on my iPod. I listen to yes, this is from another album list because it is actually on mul- David Rubin ried she wasn’t going to do it, podcasts when I run and “This that belongs to my parents. tiple playlists on my iPod and and so when she started playing American Life” is one of my favor- I listened to it before doing a Opinions/Editorials Editor: it the entire theater roared with ites. Listening to Ira Glass telling 6. Gogol Bordello, “Think Locally, half-marathon this summer. It was Patrick Miner applause. She was a really great me stories about magical chickens F*** Globally” good pump up music and I’d like Arts & Entertainment Editor: performer but I think she was — check out the episode called Speaking of things that will to think it helped me perform well. Tom Pilcher pretty nervous. After messing up “Poultry Slam 2008” — or hearing make you smile, this song rocks. At the very least it helped me feel a part of this song, she completely David Sedaris’ Christmas Special is Actually, most things about Gogol little less terrified so I could actu- Co-Sports Editors: restarted and played the whole almost as good as a real, live run- Bordello rock. The band’s “mis- ally run the race. Stephen Exarhos thing again, which I was totally ning buddy. sion” stated on their website Gregory Peterson fine with. is, “With acts of music, theatre, 9. George Winston, “Joy” 4. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, chaos and sorcery, Gogol Bordello I understand that it’s just bare- Photo Editor: 2. Bruce Springsteen, “Lost in the “Please Read The Letter” confronts the jaded and irony- ly October and may seem to some Tara Atkinson Flood” I’ve realized that a lot of my deseased.” Yes, it’s spelled like like it is way too early to be listen- Associate Photo Editors: As odd as it may sound, this favorite songs are from CDs that that. I’m not sure if the word ing to Christmas music, but this Natasha Pugh is my favorite Bruce Springsteen I’ve stolen from my parents. I don’t is supposed to be “diseased” or album — “December, Piano Solos: Minh Nguyen song — well, maybe it’s tied with know what exactly the implica- “deceased,” but either way I’m all 20th Anniversary Edition” — is so “The River.” I used to listen to it on tions of that fact are, but I like to for it. good that I begin listening to it as Layout Editor: the cassette player in my brother’s assume it means they have really soon as the weather starts to get Katie Kasper ‘94 Chevy Blazer when he picked good and youthful taste. No matter 7. Lupe Fiasco, “Daydreamin’” cold. It is the perfect soundtrack me up from high school. It defi- what, this song — and the entire This is another song I was for when you’re feeling mellow and Associate Layout Editor: nitely wasn’t my favorite at first album that it is from, “Raising exposed to because of my brother. peaceful and you’d much rather Molly Judith Wilson and it took me ages to actually pay Sand” — is excellent. Also, Alison I’m pretty sure the lyrics don’t take a nap than brave the elements Copy Chief: attention to the lyrics and figure Krauss may have one of the most have much to do with my life as to get to class. Plus, I think I have Emily Koenig out what the song’s about, but the perfect voices I have ever heard. a Midwestern college student, but more Christmas music on my com- more we listened to it — we didn’t I can listen to this song over and puter than any other single genre, Associate Copy Editor: have very many cassettes — the 5. Simon and Garfunkel, “A Hazy over and for some reason have so it felt wrong not to include at Emily Hamm more I started to love it. It’s gritty Shade Of Winter” never gotten sick of it. If you’re least one example. and moving and really beautiful. This is my favorite song by interested in rap music that you Web Manager: Karl Hailperin

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