First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 52, ISSUE 4 Professor Brewer earns prestigious award for research, teaching in chemistry BY RENEE XIAOYU WANG tein system based on calibrated Contributing Writer models. Scott Brewer, Associate Pro- The greatest challenge of this fessor of Chemistry, was recently project is that there is no one named a Henry Dreyfus Schol- probe that is ideal for all proteins. ar-Teacher for his research proj- Brewer explained, “If you have a ect, “Exploring Protein Structure toolbox with all kinds of different and Hydration with Spectroscopic tools, and you might have three Reporter Unnatural Amino Acids screwdrivers in three different and Modified Nucleosides,” with sizes, then depending on differ- a research grant of $60,000. ent jobs, you will need different The award is provided by the tools.” Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foun- “The challenge is to determine dation, which encourages young the advantages and disadvantag- faculty to further their research- es for each probe, and with that ing career in chemistry science at knowledge, then we have to fig- undergraduate institutions. ure which probe is best for which “This award not only recogniz- application,” he continued. es my previous accomplishments, The project has a promising but also provides funds to support future in understanding patholog- the research moving forward,” ical changes due to abnormal pro- said Professor Brewer. He con- tein dynamics. A normal protein tinues to regard this honor as an is made of a chain of amino ac- encouragement to enhance his ca- ids that fold into a globular shape reer. photo by Emma Brown in three-dimension. However, Brewer’s research project aims Scott Brewer, professor of chemistry, received a prestigious award with a sometimes some proteins self-as- to develop a new tool to study grant for student salaries, improved equipment, and future use in research. sociate with other protein mol- protein structure and dynamics. ecules to form long oligomers. Through organic synthesis, small, techniques, those modified ami- the probes in the protein system, Depending on the protein, those non-intrusive probes are used to no acids are incorporated into the as well as their dynamics, can be oligomers may lead to many pro modify amino acids. Using mo- protein system. With vibrational determined. Professor Brewer is lecular biology and biochemistry spectroscopy, local environment of able to predict the unknown pro- see AWARD, page 2 Martin Library of Sciences undergoes North China suffers chain of chemical new renovation for upcoming anniversary explosions, leaving dead, many wounded BY LIN PHYU SIN conducted in the first floor and the BY XINYU ZONG explosions throughout the week- Contributing Writer third floor mezzanine. Physical Contributing Writer end, which began to naturally die The numerous renovation proj- layouts were changed on the first On Wednesday, August 12, two down after Saturday, August 15. ects conducted at F&M over this floor; old carpets were replaced massive explosions occurred just The cause of this tragic incident past summer can be found all over with new ones and the inner walls seconds apart from each other is still under investigation, but the campus. There are many new and were re-decorated. The old carpet at a container storage station in initial reports indicated it to be an remodeled areas in the residence from the stairs and the floor of Tianjin, North China. The chem- industrial accident, according to halls, libraries, and other build- the third floor was also replaced. ical explosions in Tianjin, North BBC. Fire broke out at 10:50 p.m. ings across campus. New furniture was further moved China, took 159 lives, including (GMT). The first responders were Those projects included the ren- to the third floor, providing for a those of 95 firefighters. unaware of the danger of chemi- ovation taken place in the Martin space more amenable to comfort- The container station was locat- cal storage on site, and thus used Library of Sciences, specifically able individual and group study. ed at the Port of Tianjin in the Bin- water to douse the fire without intended for the upcoming 25th Campus Facilities and Oper- hai New Area, less than one mile any inspection beforehand. This anniversary of its construction. ations (F&O) is trying to utilize away from several neighborhoods set off a chain of violent chemi- The work was envisioned and de- Summer months as the time for and a light rail terminal, Yahoo! cal reactions as the initial fire and signed during the Spring semester renovation and renewal of the news reported. Initial explosions water and caused two sequential of 2015 and implemented during campus buildings. Associate Vice continued to burn despite the ef- blasts at 11:30 p.m. the summer. fort of more than a thousand fire- The renovation was mainly see LIBRARY, page 2 fighters, with repeated secondary see TIANJIN, page 2 Inside this Issue... Opinion & Editorial Arts & Entertainment Trump’s campaign continues VMA controversy exemplifies to spin out of control the need for better allies page 3 page 7

Campus Life Sports Porterfield discusses liberal F&M’s new drug policy arts at Common Hour protects players’ integrity page 5 page 8 Page 2 News The College Reporter September 7, 2015 Page 3 Crime Watch TIANJIN: Chemical explosion results in Opinion & Editorial Contributing Writer Commentary At the time of printing, The College Reporter was unable to retrieve deadliest incident in China in decades continued from page 1 the crime logs for the previous week from the Department of Public also disastrous. A large number Safety. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will make every An official told CCTV the of buildings endured extensive Trump’s campaign continues to spin out of control storage contained approximately effort to publish that information as soon as possible. Thank you! destruction and Japan News re- BY ANJELI CHAPMAN key problems today is that politics candidate like Bernie Sanders or one percent. Those who think they’re 3,000 tons of 40 kinds of hazard- Contributing Writer ported more than 8,000 new cars is such a disgrace. Good people Hillary Clinton is laughable. taking their country back may be ous chemicals, including 800 tons [email protected] from Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, don’t go into government.” This Watching this all unfold, it’s easy ironically, inadvertently, voting their of ammonium nitrate and 500 The College Reporter Corrections Policy Renault, and Toyota were burned atching Donald Trump’s quote, coupled with Trump’s general to lose faith in our political system, country away from them. tons of potassium nitrate. at several locations near the blast. The College Reporter welcomes comments and suggestions, as well as information about substan- presidential campaign feels attitude, appallingly poor campaign especially as a young voter. But it’s So the best advice that I can give The second explosion caused W tive errors of fact that call for correction. Contact us via email at [email protected] or at (717) Donghai Road Station was closed a little bit like watching a carnival management, and the deficiency important to remember not to feel you is this: before you vote, research 291-4095. most of the damages and inju- after the blast due to the destruc- carousel malfunction. At first, it looks of his political knowledge make it so disgusted that you back out of every aspect of the candidate you’re ries, with shockwaves reaching tion, along with the rest of Line The College Reporter Story Idea Submission Policy harmless enough. It’s entertaining, seem as though Trump just woke up the democratic scheme all together. voting for. Before you blindly attend several miles away. The second 9 of Tianjin Metro, according to and everyone seems to be having one morning and decided to run for Like it or not, the political climate is all of their rallies or donate to their The College Reporter welcomes story ideas from the college community. If you have or your explosion has been estimated to Xinhua News. organization has an idea for a Reporter story, email it to us at [email protected] with the subject a good time. But then, suddenly, it president on a whim because the golf clearly changing. Perhaps Trump’s campaigns or stick their signs in your be equivalent to 21 tons of TNT, heading “Campus Story Idea” by Monday at noon the week before publication. Story ideas will be As of September 2, the death starts spinning out of control and all course was closed that day. surge in popularity isn’t indicative front lawn, consider their stances on accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board. resulting in fireballs and mush- toll of 2015 Tianjin Explosions at once it isn’t entertaining anymore. But as Trump spews more and of a seismic shift in the ideals of the the issues that matter most to you, room clouds reaching as high as had reached 159 people, along It’s dangerous. Donald Trump is, to more of his opinions, it becomes American voter. such as abortion, immigration, and hundreds of meters, according to with 14 missing, and 797 non-fatal put it bluntly, deluded in countless increasingly clear that he’s not just an The truth is, many of those who health care. CCTV America. injuries, as reported by People’s ways. His political agenda sometimes amusing sideshow. The thoughts that support Donald Trump would Above all, participate. It’s one Trump signs pledge to Republican Party Many media outlets including Daily. Among the 159 deaths, 95 seems completely devoid of any logic he attempts to pass off as fact (that, actually be negatively affected if the thing to be informed, but it’s quite Xinhua News raised the question were firefighters. Over a thousand BY CATALINA SALAZAR Bush reacted to Trump’s signing whatsoever. His very persona feels as for example, a high percentage of legislation that he proposes is passed. another to harness your newfound of the rationality of Tianjin’s ur- firefighters were on scene; many Contributing Writer of the pledge with a tweet direct- though it’s been cobbled together out Mexicans are rapists) are dangerous Cuts to Medicare funding and a zero knowledge and take action. Don’t ban planning. According to the of them came from nearby cities Last week, Donald Trump ed at Trump’s official twitter ac- of counterintuitive political views and, what’s worse, they’re gaining percent corporate tax (both of which be a passive observer. Ignorance regulations set up by the State and the Provincial Fire Depart- signed a loyalty pledge to the Re- count. Bush tweeted a photo of and rudeness. traction. Trump proposes) would hurt lower and apathy can only help sideshow Administration of Work Safety, ment. During an interview with publican Party that will effective- a piece of paper stating “voted For a sampling of both those It’s one thing for a ridiculous and middle-class Americans while candidates like Trump careen further medium- to large-sized hazardous Xinhua, Du, Vice Director Gen- ly rule out the possibility of him republican since 1972” followed counterintuitive views and that candidate to get his or her 15 minutes lining the pockets of the wealthiest and further out of control. chemical storage stations should eral and Chief Engineer of the running as a third party candidate by his signature. In a phone inter- trademark rudeness, here’s a roundup of fame and then slowly vanish from be at least one kilometer (0.6 Public Security Bureau’s Fire De- during the presidential primary view with CNN, Trump explained of Trump’s Summer antics: He has the limelight. It’s quite another to Full Staff Opinion miles) away from surrounding partment referred to 2015 Tianjin elections. This decision could se- that he had once considered him- essentially portrayed the people of watch as Trump survives the 24-hour public buildings, roads, railways, Explosions as the heaviest casual- cure him the support of strict party self a Democrat; however, simi- Mexico as sub-humans who need to news cycle and refuses to go away. For and ports. ty loss incident since the founding Staff says “thank you” voters who previously may have lar to popular Republican presi- be contained south of the border, like such an absurdly racist, chauvinist, However, around 5,600 resi- of the People’s Republic of China The College Reporter would like to thank everyone questioned his loyalty to the Re- dent Ronald Reagan, his ideology cattle behind a fence. He flip-flops his and completely unqualified man to dents were known to be living in 1949. publican Party. Since announcing evolved over time into what he stance on abortion, having recently be getting this much media coverage who made our Crowdfunding campaign a success within one km of the plant, the his entry into the 2016 presidential says are his current conservative declared himself pro-life after being and to actually be a front-runner They say no man is an island, and The College Reporter sure proves it. nearest neighborhood being only Xinyu Zong is a contributing race in June, Trump has come un- beliefs. openly pro-choice for decades. For of the GOP pack is, in this day and This newspaper essentially hinges on the kindness of others, and Franklin & 600 meter away. Damages outside writer. Her email is xzong@ der fire from fellow Republicans Trump remains at the very top the majority of the last 20 years, age, unprecedented. So it’s not just Marshall would literally not have a newspaper without you, our incredibly loya of the one kilometer perimeter are fandm.edu. who question his allegiance to the of the GOP presidential polls into Trump wasn’t even a Republican, but surprising but physically nauseating campus and community. Party. the month of September, as for- AWARD: Grant reward used for paying actually a registered Democrat who to watch Donald Trump’s meteoric But last semester, this newspaper got something else to be thankful for: We In the first GOP debate on Aug. mer front-runner Jeb Bush falls contributed to the campaign of Hillary rise to fame. Because frankly, what launched a Crowdfunding campaign, and it was an absolute success. We set 6, he refrained from making the to third and neurosurgeon Ben student salaries, advancing research Clinton. He’s openly disdainful of does it tell us about our country out to raise $10,000 to purchase new computers and software for our office. women and of any reporters who dare We thought we might be able to come close to our goal. We thought we might pledge to support the Republican Carson takes his place in second. continued from page 1 ing to Brewer, the grant has been that Trump, a bigot with minimal to ask serious, hard-hitting questions at least have some luck. We made a Crowdfunding page, a brief promotional candidate that receives the nom- Despite their very public rivalry, tein-folding diseases, such as used to help fund the lab, buy political experience and a penchant about his policies or the methods video, sent some emails, and crossed our fingers. ination during the primaries, as Bush has reaffirmed his loyalty to Alzheimer’s Disease, which is necessary equipment, and pay for belittling women and immigrants, he plans to use to enact them. He So it is with tremendous joy, pride, and a bit of shock that we are announc- well as promising not to run as the Party, affirming that he would the accumulation of plaques of student salaries. is leading the GOP polls nationwide? believes that China has created global ing again the good news: not only did we meet out $10,000 goal, we surpassed an independent or write-in candi- indeed vote for Trump if he were insoluble b-amyloid in the brain. He encourages the students to But at this point, you have to warming in an effort to sabotage the it. Our outstanding community came through and raised not just $10,000, date. Of the 10 candidates on stage to become the Republican nom- Brewer emphasized the role of take advantage of the great oppor- remember to step back for a moment success of American manufacturers. not just $11,000, but $12,322. You may have already heard that news, but we at the Fox News debate, Trump, inee. According to a CNN arti- teamwork in this research project tunities at F&M, and maximize and remind yourself of one simple, He seems convinced that he has a would just really like to say it again. Believe us, we were surprised, too. 73 peo- the GOP presidential frontrunner, cle, the former Florida governor by bringing students from dif- your academic experience, and unwavering truth: Donald Trump will fool-proof way of defusing the threat ple — alumni, patrons, former newspaper editors and writers, students, family, was the only one who failed to claimed, “We need to be unified. ferent disciplines of chemistry most of all, to take ownership of not, under any circumstances, become of Iranian nuclear terror, but refuses friends, and everyone in between — were kind and generous enough to pull declare his loyalty to the Party. We need to win.” After the Re- to help advance the process. He their education. our next president. Treating him as a to even offer the most general outline together $12,322 to our organization. We were absolutely overwhelmed with According to a Washington publican debate back in August, enjoyed involving students and serious candidate only contributes of what his plan entails. the generosity of thiscommunity, and would like to thank you all. We would Post article, Trump stated at an Bush stated that any candidate on hoped to give them the academic Renee Xiaoyu Wang is a contributing to his power and more power is the Even Trump’s very decision to run especially like to single out Meaghan Kauffman and Dean Ralph Taber for event in New York, “I will be to- that debate stage would serve to experience that may assist them writer. Her email is xwang2@fandm. very last thing he needs. And even if for political office seems bizarrely organizing the purchase of our office’s new furniture, Ramy Rahal for setting tally pledging my allegiance to be a better president than Dem- in their future education. Accord- edu. Trump somehow manages to secure the Republican Party and the con- ocratic presidential frontrunner random, given his lack of experience the Republican nomination, the up the Crowdfunding page, and Abby Quint ’15 for organizing the campaign. servative principles for which it Hillary Clinton. and the fact that only a few years thought of pitting him against a truly No one accomplishes anything alone, and we could not be moving forward stands.” On Sep. 3, Trump tweet- LIBRARY: New study, social spaces in ago he actually said, “One of the qualified, competent Democratic without you all. ed a photo of the signed pledge Senior Catalina Salazar is a from his official Twitter account. contibuting writer. Her email is Martin added as part of renovations Transparency. 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We were about to start the time I didn’t feel overwhelmed by [email protected] gain insight into their responsi- arts colleges need to ask them- my college career. Unfortunately, String Ceremony, a PIT tradition, anxiety, but rather by a love and bilities to themselves, others, and selves, “What kind of educa- IT convocation began at my enrollment was final, and where each participant is given appreciation for the people I had the world. tion will I pursue?” Because of Pprecisely 3:00 p.m. on as I wiped away my tears after the chance to pass string to met and the experiences we had Some argue, however, that in- the countless opportunities that Aug. 22, 2015. Us Pitters, as we being separated from my parents, another participant who impacted shared together. stead of coming to a crossroads, a liberal arts education offers, fondly call ourselves, and our I decided to just let PIT happen, them in some way during the The days I spent doing PIT the liberal arts education system students are able to make nu- parents hurried in the Roschel letting myself decide whether or program. At the end, everyone is stretched indefinitely; the five has come to a dead-end. merous definitional choices that Performing Arts Center, which not to be an active participant both symbolically and physically days we were given became Those who argue against the will define who they become in swelled with nervous energy. I later on. connected by wearing these string suspended, unraveling slowly liberal arts insist that the U.S. the future. The achievements that was hunched over in my seat, A little sooner than I would bracelets. I was quiet this time too, and steadily. As we ate together, cannot afford it and that it does Porterfield highlighted celebrate wedged between my mother, have liked, I found myself sitting but not because I was nervous; if worked together, and debriefed not help people find jobs after some of the choices that students who was prepared to listen with on Hartman Green with the rest I had to open my mouth, I knew I together, it became clearer that graduation. These arguments and faculty made that have led to undivided attention to the words of my PIT group, sunglasses would cry. When it came time for deciding to do PIT was one of against the tradition of a liberal their success. of the great Dr. Porterfield and on, mouth clamped shut. In me to receive my piece of string, I the best decisions I have made. It arts education date back to the At the end of his lecture, Por- Dean Hazlett, and my father, who retrospect, my friends told me was having a hard time keeping it gave me the opportunity to start 19th century, with opponents like terfield discussed the importance photo by Emma Brown ‘17 was trying to get the WiFi to work. that I gave the impression of together. Who was I supposed to college with a genuine support business tycoon Andrew Carne- of a liberal arts education on the I was dreading saying goodbye to wanting to keep to myself and choose? I had grown fond of each system of fellow freshman and President Dan Porterfield kicked off the first Common Hour of the school year with a talk on the benefits of a liberal arts education in today’s fast-paced world. gie. Carnegie describes a liberal world as a whole. With the rising them; the feeling of regret that they thought I wouldn’t make an and every one of them— I wanted upperclassmen who I’m always arts education as “adopted for life amount of conflicts occurring in- I had continuously blocked out effort to mix with the rest of the to lump them all together, tie happy to see. PIT reaffirmed my BY IZZY SCHELLENGER recent achievements within the on another planet,” according to ternationally, the need for educat- since mid-July had made one group. Fortunately, I surprised them all up in red string and keep belief that F&M is a community Contributing Writer F&M community, including re- Porterfield. ed leaders becomes more neces- final effort to be acknowledged, all of us early on by eventually us all in that moment forever. comprised of kind, selfless people This Thursday, F&M President cent alumni donations, F&M stu- Porterfield, however, could not sary to solve these problems. bursting through my barriers taking off my sunglasses and Eventually I picked one of my who are never hesitant to offer Dan Porterfield kicked off this dent Becca Myers receiving the disagree more. During his lecture, Stressing that a liberal arts ed- like soldiers on horseback. I was participating wholeheartedly in two PAs (PIT assistants) whose help to someone that needs it. year’s first Common Hour with a ESPYs award for Best Female he stated that 94 percent of 2014 ucation helps to create problem faced with one overwhelming the icebreakers, and they surprised genuine love for the program and My PIT experience was unique, talk on the value of a liberal arts Athlete with a Disability, and that graduates were working full-time solvers, President Porterfield question: what did I get myself me by making it very easy for me our projects were key in helping I believe, because I was lucky education. 120 F&M students participated or going to graduate school with- asked the audience, “What would into? I feigned disinterest, staying to do so. Five days later, I was us all become comfortable so enough to come across some President Porterfield received in funded research on campus in six months after graduating be our significant gesture” to- perfectly still as doubt after doubt sitting on the grass again, but this quickly. For me, PIT ended the remarkable people who I hope to his undergraduate degree in En- during the Summer. from F&M. wards helping to create a better bubbled to the surface. I wanted time I was in a circle with all of same way it had begun: with a lot remain in contact with for the rest glish at Georgetown University, According to Porterfield, all In addition, out of 976 top in- world? nothing more than to return home the students involved in PIT, and of hugging and crying. But now of my college career. where he later served as the Se- these achievements occurred be- stitutions, the college was ranked Throughout his presidency at nior Vice President of for Stra- cause of the “definitional choice” 40th in a study that focused on F&M, Porterfield has focused on tegic Development. He also ac- that these students made in their schools with the highest median attracting talent from all walks A senior looks back on freshman year, gives advice to new students quired his Ph.D. in English at academic careers to further their for mid-career earnings. of life, strengthening the aca- BY ANAM BIBI The City University of New York educational and intellectual Even though these statistics are demic excellence of the college, Contributing Writer who they are and what they enjoy. building activities. You wish to be jitters, and discovering one’s passion. Graduate Center. growth. impressive, Porterfield believes fulfilling the emotional and fu- [email protected] About a week ago, I actually got to a freshman again as the thought of Although these lessons may be Since becoming F&M’s 15th Porterfield discussed that liber- that they do not fully describe ture needs of the student, and find that advice out for myself. I went going out into the “real world” can difficult, this is where the majority of enjamin Franklin once president, Porterfield has strived al arts education is at a crossroads the importance and value of a responding to the national need through orientation once more, but it instill fear in anyone. growth occurs. In difficult times, it’s Bsaid: “without continual to expand the college’s financial as the nation tries to maintain a liberal arts education. Porterfield for a higher quality education. could not have been more different. Like most freshmen, many important to remember that we are growth and progress, such words aid program and enhance students’ shared vision of education. Ac- supplemented this evidence with Because of the high value of a I was not just a senior, but a House seniors still don’t completely know not alone, and that others have gone as improvement, achievement, and opportunities for success during cording to Porterfield, the idea of information on the different op- liberal arts education, Porterfield Advisor. As a senior HA, you learn what they want to do in their life through tough times, too. success have no meaning.” and after college. His focus on a liberal arts education has been a portunities and possibilities that described all of his endeavors as to enjoy almost every little ceremony or their career. To create a good life By senior year, many students As freshmen, all we can think the value of a liberal arts educa- “tradition that values breadth and a holistic approach to education “work worth doing.” about is how much we want to and game night that you have to for oneself is a lifelong process. learn to find humor in some of these tion is one of his main principles depth of learning, creating knowl- can offer. attend during orientation. The House You never stop growing because challenging moments. An exam or escape orientation. All we want as a leader and educator. edge, and responding to the full- F&M and the world must ask Sophomore Izzy Schellenger is Dinner becomes another opportunity you never stop learning. To be paper will be stressful, but not to is to do something on our own. President Porterfield began ness of our education.” It leads what direction they would like a contributing writer. Her email to learn about the history of the place a freshman means that there are such an extent that your mental and There are multiple meetings where his lecture by highlighting the students toward finding a greater their education to travel in. Stu- is [email protected]. upperclassmen tell us what we can you call your home away from home. endless possibilities for growth physical health will be compromised. and cannot do. Ice breakers become You remember your freshman year and change. From freshman year To be successful, one must learn and boring and repetitive. We have to be dorm as the place where you met to senior year, the student changes grow from one’s failures rather than F&M Options presents “Summer to Fummer” Festival uncomfortably close to strangers in your best friend, found your favorite both physically and emotionally. In stay paralyzed in fear or regret. Use team building activities and try to study spot, got your first credit card, college, most students experience the past to learn from your mistakes This past week, F&M Options: make new friends. We have to learn had your first argument over laundry, some drastic, often difficult, life and prepare yourself for the future, to live with our new roommate. We had to use flip-flops in the shower, changes: homesickness, loss of a but remember to stay grounded in The Other Night Life welcomed don’t really think about all of the and had to try new things outside of loved one, sadness of living away the present moment. Make the most students back to school with their clubs that are offered on campus, or your comfort zone. from family and pets, all nighters, out of clubs, sororities, fraternities, annual “Summer to Fummer” fes- very much about the campus itself. As a senior, you’re finally able academic failure, stress, anxiety, sports teams, study abroad programs, tival. The festival included a night But from freshman year to senior to relate to the advice you got in sleeplessness, registration chaos, and meet new people. College is of Laser tag and smore making, a year, the majority of people change freshman year. You learn to laugh loneliness, new friendships, loss what you make of it, so make it and gain a better understanding of and connect with others during team of old friendships, parties, caffeine memorable. fun medieval-themed movie night, a spotlight performance of many of F&M’s music groups, and a day of field day games. The fun kicked off on Thursday Do you want to have your voice heard? Do you have with a spotlight performance of many of F&M’s performing arts an opinion you think people should hear? Write for groups, including the all-female accapella group Sweet Opheilia, The the Opinion and Editorial section. Email aschulma@ Chessman, and F&M’s improve and comedy group, The Rumspringas. fandm.edu. photos by Emma Brown ‘17

All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The College Reporter. To write a response to any opinions expressed above, contact Opinions & Editorials editor Amy Schulman at [email protected]. Page 6 The College Reporter September 7, 2015 Arts & Entertainment Page 7 Yo La Tengo creates unique, captivating new album Arts & Entertainment Indie group continues to experiment, but lacks original shock value My Anaconda Don’t Want None Unless You Learn to Listen, Hon: Album Review In Love.” Unfortunately, the album does not Nicki, Taylor, Miley, the VMAs, and How You Can Be a More Supportive Ally Stuff Like That There include a beautifully tender and vo- Yo La Tengo cally-driven track by band member however, did. Minaj seems to feel Now, the learning part of these feel guilty, and don’t feel attacked, Dave Schramm like “Stockholm Syn- Commentary herself snubbed, and Tweeted several learning moments. What did Taylor either. Just take a moment to un- by Kimberly Givant Assorted Artists drome” from I Can Hear The Heart Tweets (is that really a proper sen- Swift and Miley Cyrus overlook, or derstand what the speaker is really On August 28, Hoboken-based in- Beating As One and “Black Flowers” tence? Is it really?) implying that the forget about, in how they respond- telling you. die-rock band Yo La Tengo released from I Am Not Afraid Of You And I by Erin Moyer music industry, and this award show ed to Nicki Minaj’s anger at being And if a person like Nicki Minaj, their 14th studio album Stuff Like That Will Beat Your Ass. Celebrities: they’re just like us. In in particular, is slanted to favor and denied the VMA nomination? Here’s a Black American who has spent her There. Active since 1984, Yo La Ten- Stuff Like That There also does that they don’t really seem to know “[celebrate] women with very slim the truth: they didn’t listen. They fell whole life being both overtly and go has attracted a sizable and loyal au- not contain the noise-pop and exper- how to handle this whole “race” bodies.” Taylor Swift sees this Tweet, down on the job of being critical- subtly shut down, is speaking angrily dience based on their ability to create a imental-rock that many fell in love thing. This Summer, we dwellers and, it would seem, feels herself ly-thinking, self-examining allies. about a subject, listen to them. Let wide range of individually unique, yet with in songs like “Sugarcube” from of this decidedly less-than-post- called out. She in turn Tweets Mi- They forgot to put themselves in them speak their mind. Let them be all successfully experimental, series I Can Hear The Heart Beating As racial American hellscape we call naj to say that she, Swift, has “done Nicki Minaj’s shoes. angry. They probably have plenty of of albums. Their original style of hus- One. Though Stuff Like That There home were blessed with two terrific nothing but love & support [Minaj]”. When someone with a different reasons to be angry, and you might band-and-wife mumbled harmonies photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons still contains their original style and “teachable moments” (liberal arts, In her mind, Minaj was singling her perspective, a different experience, not know what all of those reasons by married original band members Indie group Yo La Tengo has been active since 1984, and is known for undisputed YLT creativity, the exper- am I right, guys?) in how to, or out, and even blaming her, Swift, for an entirely different world than yours are. And you might never learn what Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley and their repertoire of cover songs as well as their original work. imentation that made Yo La Tengo rather, how not to, be a good ally. taking her nomination. Minaj soon speaks up, you should listen to them. all of those reasons are, moreover, if experimental roots is still felt in this such an interesting and exciting in- And those two teachable moments replied that, no, she actually was You should try to learn from them, you tell them they’re coming from album. But while that well-worn, be- resemblance to some of YLT’s most into the traditional Yo La Tengo style, die band to follow is dialed back on were brought to us by three unlikely not addressing you, Ms. Swift, but and understand where they might be a place of “anger” and should try to loved style is present, Stuff Like That popular compositions. The tracks similar to their hits “Green Arrow,” their newest album. While none of the sources: Mistresses of Music Nic- instead, an imbalance in the music coming from. And let’s try to learn moderate themselves more in the There lacks the envelope-pushing that “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” and “Autumn Sweater,” and “Everyday.” tracks on this album are so shocking ki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and Miley industry and really, all of America. from these two interactions. Let’s future. YLT usually brings to their artistry. “Deeper Into Movies” have compa- Though this album is not quite as and strange that they make you keep Cyrus. The world holds its breath for learn from these exchanges how we It might be easy to feel that said Earlier this year, James McNew, rable arrangements to “Tears Are In experimentally indie as some others in going back for another listen, Yo La You may know (or you may live 48 hours of turgid Tweets and can be more supportive, all-around speaker is speaking rashly, and their who was formerly a member of YLT Your Eyes,” and other dream-pop and YLT’s discography, the group did put Tengo has created another brilliant- under a rock) that this Summer, think-pieces. Soon, Swift Tweets that more helpful people. anger may make you uncomfortable in the ’80s, rejoined the group. This dream-rock tracks on their ninth stu- a new spin on their style. Tracks “All ly-structured, and completely serene, three very different female musi- she misunderstood, and the two titans Just as an aside: an ally is some- because it can be difficult to confront semi-reunion made it appear likely dio album And Then Nothing Turned Your Secrets” and “Butchie’s Tune” indie album. cians — Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, of the industry make up. The world one who tries to help a group who that you’re a part of, and often ben- that their new album would include a Itself Inside-Out. Yo La Tengo prove both have a touch of what I can only and Miley Cyrus — had, in rotating can sleep soundly again. is discriminated against, but is not eficiary of, a system that oppresses wider range of instrumentals, similar they are still the masters of the deep- describe as lethargic Appalachian-in- Kimberly Givant is the Managing Ed- combinations, what many enter- Flash-forward several months. Mi- themselves a member of that group. very many people. That said, though, to their 11th studio album I Am Not dark indie genre with their aptitude die-surf rock. The beachy, slothful itor. Her email is [email protected]. tainment news outlets described as ley Cyrus is in the midst of a public- So an ally would be, for instance, we need to value candid conver- Afraid of You And I Will Beat Your to create an entire album of distinct, guitar paired with off-beat vocal har- “feuds:” Twitter back-and-forths, ity blitz leading up to her hosting of a straight man who supports sation. Because people who are Ass. But Stuff Like That There is sur- yet all relaxingly melancholic, tracks. monies adds an interesting spin to Review Rating: shade allegedly slung in interviews, the Video Music Awards. She is giv- LGBTQ+-geared causes. Or an ally speaking honestly are people who prisingly simple for Yo La Tengo, and “The Ballad of Red Buckets” fully their distinct music. YLT also brings a surprise awards show performance, ing an interview with The New York might be, perhaps, a Christian who are ready to engage with the world, the track of shocking originality that embodies their hauntingly lackadaisi- their indie tranquility to the most con- and finally, one spectacular, com- Times, and the writer, Joe Coscarelli, stands up for the rights of all other and have a meaningful discussion. If YLT usually sneaks into their albums cal forte with an off-putting, but ex- ventionally popular track on Stuff Like B asks her what she “makes” of the Yo La Tengo’s newest album experiments pletely real call-out during the very religions to worship freely. You may we focus on telling others, especially is absent. pertly crafted, instrumental and vocal That There, a rendition of British rock successfully, but fails to wow. same awards show. It’s been legit- “Nicki Minaj controversy” surround- see something key in both of these those whose voices have been histor- Many songs on the album even bear arrangement. This song fits very well band The Cure’s 1992 hit “Friday I’m imately exciting to watch, enough ing her Video of the Year nomination examples: an ally may not necessari- ically silenced, to “tone it down” in for any E! News anchor who already snub. Cyrus responds that, though ly have more privilege than the group as many words, we miss a chance to Mr. Holmes features strong acting, but is marred by a weak plot “could not even” to get “all of the she did not “follow” it, she did not they’re working to help, but they nor- actually have a productive dialogue. feels,” as those forty-year-old report- “respect” Minaj’s remarks because mally do. So this article, written by a So when someone different than Ian McKellan gives a powerful performance, is met with mediocre support ers so naturally say. of its accompanying “anger: “If you white, middle class girl with most of you speaks up, listen. Be open-mind- Film Review and depressing as the film went on. I, too, followed these exchanges do things with an open heart and you a liberal arts college degree and a fair ed and patient. Try to understand And—not to reveal any spoilers—but breathlessly. I brought up Taylor come at things with love, you would amount of privilege, is really mostly their perspective. Even this, the act Mr. Holmes the big reveal about Holmes’ last case Swift and Nicki Minaj’s exchange be heard and I would respect your addressed at well-intentioned people of trying to understand, is valuable. is truly underwhelming. It’s emotion- in seminar discussions. I forced the statement,” Cyrus said. “But I don’t like me, like Swift and Cyrus, who You might never be able to truly by Preman Koshar al, but not exciting or hard to guess in more polite of my friends to listen to respect your statement because of the are not hateful so much as they are grasp another person’s entire life- Mr. Holmes, directed by Bill Con- the least. The bonds that develop be- me read Tweets out loud. I invested anger that came with it.” human, and could use some pointers time of experience, of course, but don, is the film industry’s latest take on tween characters feel a little falseand myself in the MTV Video Music In Cyrus’ estimation, Minaj’s in how to be more helpful. you’re at least trying to listen, and Sherlock Holmes. Ian McKellan stars never really get the chance to fully de- Awards, for God’s sake. And I really reaction made the VMA’s lack of If a person like Nicki Minaj, a that’s a really big start. Because in as the elderly and dementia-strick- velop. It’s unfortunate that this part of wasn’t in that deep out of love for Video of the Year nomination “about empowered Black woman with just making an effort to even sort of en detective, who has comfortably the film was neglected this much, as celeb culture, my fixation on Kanye [her],” as opposed to the larger issue pronounced curves and an articulated understand, we start to learn to listen. retired to his home in the English the actors’ performances and the gen- West notwithstanding. I devoted of racism in the music industry, and sex drive, is speaking about a system And in listening, we learn something countryside. However, his final case’s eral premise are quite intriguing. so much energy to following these was not “very polite.” If Nicki had that prefers people who look like new. We learn to examine ourselves solution still eludes him, and, through Overall, Mr. Holmes is a well-acted, exchanges because each moment — conducted herself with a more “open you and not her, please don’t let that differently. We learn to examine numerous flashbacks and stories told well-shot film that lacks a strong plo- Minaj’s and Swift’s Twitter interplay, heart,” as per Cyrus’ view, perhaps remark hit you personally. It’s easy to the world differently. We look at to his caretaker’s son (Milo Parker), tline to hook viewers in. Mr. Holmes Cyrus’ subsequent comments on the discussion would have stayed on feel called out, as Swift did, and leap our neighbors, and can suddenly he pursues it, even though he knows photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons would have greatly benefited from a their Twitter exchange — encapsulate the larger issue, where it belonged. to defend yourself. You may want to understand how their perspective is that its conclusion affected him so Ian McKellan has won a Tony Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen big re-write of the script, among oth- so much about the way we do, and (Hopefully it goes without saying inform the speaker, as, again, Swift so different than our own. We build much that it caused him to decide to Actor’s Guild Award, among many other honors. er tweaks. If Ian McKellan and Laura do not, talk about gender and race in that to imply someone of minority did, of how perfectly nice you’ve empathy. We begin to talk. How retire in the first place. While Holmes Linney had been paired with a com- America. status needs to restrain their anger for been to them. You have done nothing can we expect to have discussions, attempts to piece together his memo- ly don’t stand out in any particular pleasant presence in the background. petent script and some stronger sup- Time to break this down. This more progress brings up troubling but love and support them, after all. to have legitimate progress, when ries, he must deal with his constantly way. They are simply decent-quality The dialogue was very appropriate porting actors, this would have been a all began on July 21, the day MTV echoes of the Civil Rights movement. And perhaps you have been very those who engage candidly with the sensible but perpetually disagreeable background noise. The cinematog- for the time period and characters: very different, very noteworthy film. announced this year’s Video Mu- It doesn’t? No?) nice to the person speaking, and you world are met only with rebuffs and caretaker, Mrs. Munro (Laura Lin- raphy is above average, with several Holmes generally spoke as you would But, sadly, that is not the case, and this sic Awards nominations. I know I And it was those remarks that are hurt they seem to be insinuating dismissals? ney). nice panoramic shots of the English imagine a gentleman from the turn- film is solidly mediocre as a result. need hardly remind you of that date, moved Minaj to an absolutely mag- you are less than loving or support- So tweet on, Nicki Minaj. We The acting in Mr. Holmes is gen- countryside and coast. Holmes’ coun- of-the-century would, and the other because how could anyone ever nificent outburst at the VMAs, which, ive. But that really isn’t the point, should all try to listen to a voice like erally well done. Most of the film is try house is situated very closely to characters’ dialogue followed suit, Preman Koshar is the Arts & En- forget such an important day for if you have not yet made time to see because they really are not talking yours: fresh, bold, unapologetic, and focused on Sherlock himself and Mc- England’s famous white cliffs, and matching their respective time peri- tertainment Editor. His email is we as Americans? Anyway, Nicki it, is truly a mistake on your part. about what you, as a person, have or unwavering. America needs more Kellan does a great job of conveying there are several gorgeous shots of ods and locations. This made for a [email protected]. Minaj’s music video for her single After “Anaconda” won one VMA, have not done. of you right now. Keep challenging a lot of strong emotions. However, the them and the surrounding fields. The more engrossing movie experience as grouchy old man routine that he pulls more casual cinematography, during a whole. The plot was actually one of “Anaconda,” a booty-centric master- Minaj gave shout-outs to her fans, Rather, they are trying to speak to us to examine ourselves, and keep Review Rating: piece that broke the Internet months encouraged them to stay in school, a system that, like it or not, we are all asking Miley what’s good. for most of the movie, while skillful, is dialogue, for instance, was not nearly the most lackluster parts of the mov- before Kim Kardashian ever did, did as she is wont to do, and then yelled: a part of and may actually favor you. repetitive. It is an overdone archetype as impressive, but did not disappoint, ie. Holmes uncovered his past case at not receive a nomination for Video “And now, back to this bitch that had You never did anything to ask for Erin Moyer is the senior editor. Her that added little to the overall quality either. The music was not very notice- an excruciatingly slow pace, and his C+ of the Year. Taylor Swift’s glam- a lot to say about me the other day in your position in the system, I know, email is [email protected]. of the film. Linney and Parker make able as a whole, but that wasn’t really dementia became less and less inter- Mr. Holmes features strong performances, but suffers from a weak plot. squad starring “Bad Blood” video, the press. Miley, what’s good?” but you have it all the same. So don’t good scene partners, but ultimate- a problem—it had a more moderate, esting and more and more inevitable Page 8 The College Reporter September 7, 2015

photo courtesy of ncaa.org Franklin & Marshall Sports New random drug testing policy shakes up F&M athletics BY JOSEPH YAMULLA become popular, but mainstream Division I programs, and they are The Diplomats may not have as Sports Editor in Division III collegiate athlet- absolutely right to raise these ques- big of a name as the massive state [email protected] ics. Prior to this school year, F&M tions. programs, but their actions still go followed the traditional Division These drugs and paraphernalia do a long way. If F&M athletes are The 2015-2016 academic year is III drug testing policy, which only not do a single thing to benefit an partaking in activities that are harm- finally underway. The start of every enforced screenings if and when a athlete’s performance. No athlete is ful to themselves, they’re indirectly year comes with policy changes that team makes the playoffs. This le- cheating by doing this. Instead, the harming the school. In addition, if are made in a constant attempt to im- nient method of testing led to an drugs harm their bodies and cause F&M allows its athletes to contin- prove the College in every way. One unfortunate amount of illegal drug the athletes to perform at a lower ue these behaviors without finding of the most controversial changes use. standard than they would without a constructive and fair way to end has been made to F&M’s athlet- When first glancing at the issues them. Illegal substances harm ev- them, it would inevitably lose its ic drug testing policy. Starting this regarding athletes exposing their ery aspect of an athlete, and repre- reputation as a highly-regarded year, F&M will be randomly drug bodies to substances, many peo- sent an image that is harmful to him institution. testing their athletes throughout the ple assume that they’re taking ille- or her, and of course an image that Regardless how you view these course of their respective seasons. gal performance enhancing drugs is malicious to the college itself. changes, it is undeniable that athlete The new drug testing policy is ex- (PEDs). In reality, the issue lies in Whether you love them or not, performance and school respect- pensive and contentious, however drugs like marijuana, unprescribed sports are a huge component of not ability will improve. Sports and ed- its driving force and absolute goal is pills, and cocaine. F&M and oth- only American culture, but also cul- ucation are a full-time commitment. to protect the one aspect of charac- er colleges have seen their athletes ture around the world. Athletes are In order to achieve and be respected ter that F&M believes all of its ath- mistreat their bodies and disrespect constantly placed in the spotlight, at the highest level, the commitment letes should embody: integrity. their teams and the sport they play and have the ability to be the face requires sacrifice. An athlete is always wearing his with such behaviors. of a city, country, and of course, a Whether he or she likes it or not, or her team colors, even when off After speaking with several ath- school. F&M has been and will every student-athlete on campus the field. Over the years at F&M letes on campus regarding the new always be an institution that takes who previously experimented with and other colleges nationwide, and drug testing policy, many have the great pride in its reputation of being drug use at F&M will have to sacri- even in professional sports, athletes same simple question: Why? Many a hard working environment where fice it or risk losing their dreams of seem to have forgotten this. Illegal wonder why F&M is implementing students respect themselves and being a collegiate athlete. substance and drug use has not only a system that is only expected of those around them. The sanctions for one-time drug use include a 180 day suspension and a difficult process of reclaiming eligibility. Second instances lead to a permanent team suspension. F&M is not going lightly on this policy, and whether you love it or hate it, it’s here to stay in order to maintain the integrity of its athletes and the entire student body.

Sophomore Joseph Yamulla is the Sports Editor. His email is jyamu-

photo courtesy of godiplomats.com [email protected] Tom Brady no longer serving suspension after legal victory BY JOSEPH GIORDANO ots game balls were under-inflated. to hide and had no prior knowledge While it is nice to see a player fi- Contributing Writer This lead to the firing of two Pa- of the incident, it seems unlikely nally succeed against the NFL and [email protected] triots employees who supposedly that he would take such controver- their sometimes overzealous pun- were behind the deflating of the sial action. Had he fully cooperated ishments, some people wish that it On Thursday afternoon after footballs. The NFL then went on with the NFL and no foul play was would happened for a player that much fanfare and media coverage, to conduct a thorough investiga- found, everyone would be more deserved to be exonerated, not Tom a federal judge finally decided to tion into the matter. Commissioner inclined to believe his side of the Brady. Brady’s actions lead many to remove Tom Brady’s four game Roger Goodell eventually decided story. However, despite Brady’s believe he was guilty. The entire “de- suspension for the upcoming NFL that Brady colluded with the em- questionable behavior, it is hard flate-gate” scandal took over many season. After a long trial and much ployees to ensure the footballs were to justify giving him an equal sus- news sources for months leading up testimony, the judge decided that under-inflated to his specifications. pension to a PED user or convicted to the judge’s decision and will con- the punishment levied upon Brady As a result, Goodell found it nec- criminals. tinue to do so for many weeks. The was too severe and that the NFL essary to suspend the quarterback. The NFL has a long track re- controversy surrounding a few de- had overstepped its boundaries in Brady denied any knowledge of cord for mishandling player cases, flated footballs and whether or not a suspending the star quarterback. the deflating occurring and -main such as the Adrian Peterson case, in Patriots quarterback had knowledge While it is up for debate whether tained his innocence throughout the which many felt the NFL acted too of the whole thing taking place was this statement is true, one thing is whole ordeal. While the NFL may leniently. Peterson was convicted not worth this excessive media cov- certain: The whole situation took up have gone overboard in suspending of assaulting his child and was only erage. In a few years, we will very an overwhelming amount of media Brady without any hard evidence, suspended after infractions were likely sit around and wonder why coverage. Brady certainly does not seem as found under their specific policy. In the air pressure of a few footballs The whole controversy began innocent as he wants to portray. addition, many other cases in which took up months of our news cover- back in January in a playoff game During the investigation, Brady the NFL seemed to treat many play- age and was such a big deal. between the New England Patriots destroyed his cellphone, which con- ers unfairly and inconsistently, in- and the Indianapolis Colts. After tained multiple messages and oth- cluding the imposing of many un- Sophomore Joe Giordano is a con- the 45-7 New England victory, it er possible evidence related to the necessary fines and suspensions for tributing writer. His email is was found that several of the Patri- case. If the quarterback had nothing minor offenses. [email protected].