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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 VOLUME CLV, ISSUE 4 WESLEYANARGUS.COM Amped Up Student Injured at Beta Theta Pi House By Sofi Goode and Millie Dent out of respect for her privacy; The News Editors Argus is choosing to do the same. NBC Connecticut reported Early in the morning on Sunday, that, according to the Middletown Sept. 7, a female sophomore fell out Police, the incident does not seem to of a third story window at the Beta have been the result of any foul play. Theta Pi fraternity house, incurring In a follow-up email to campus serious injuries. Both University sent Sunday afternoon, Whaley re- Public Safety (PSafe) and the ported that the student is improving Middletown Police Department re- and is with her family. Middletown sponded, and the student was trans- Police Department and PSafe are still ported by helicopter to St. Francis actively investigating the issue. Hospital in Hartford. “These agencies are coordinat- As of Monday, Sept. 8, the stu- ing with each other to speak with dent was in stable condition, accord- the student’s friends, those who may ing to The Hartford Courant. have been with her prior to her fall, Vice President for Student and residents of Beta who may have Affairs Michael Whaley alerted the information about this terrible acci- JACK GORLIN/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER student body via email several hours dent,” Whaley wrote in an email to Musicians congregated all over campus for The MASH on Friday, Sept. 5. For more on this and other after the incident. The University events that happened this weekend, turn to page 7. has not released the student’s name FALL, page 3 Patricelli Center Hosts Second Factory Tour Informs Annual WesHack Hackathon Hot Sauce Fan By Nicolas de Soto-Foley tain the spice within its walls. It cranks By Sophie Zinser motional video development. quired to take 12 hours off from cod- Contributing Writer out mind-boggling quantities of Sriracha Assistant News Editor WesHack was organized by ing together during this time period. and two other products: sambal oelek and Director of the Patricelli Center for According to WesHack Coordinator The day before my flight back to chili garlic paste. The University kicked off its second Social Entrepreneurship (PCSE) Max Dietz ’16, this was because both Wesleyan this August, I had the distinct Visiting the Sriracha factory is, annual WesHack conference, a weekend- Makaela Kingsley and was sponsored by he and senior WesHack Coordinator pleasure of venturing an hour east of Los without a doubt, a pilgrimage all lovers long series of tech-focused events for Squarespace and other local companies. Sam Giagtzoglou ’16 are also on the Angeles to visit a hot speck of desert with of spicy food should make. Though you students and alumni, on Friday, Sept. Kingsley discussed the meaning of crew team and had other commit- my mother and a couple of close com- must be perfectly punctual, sign some 5. The weekend ran along two tracks: a the word “hackathon” and its relevance in ments that weekend. panions. Irwindale is a mostly forgettable legal papers, and wear a hair net, the 20 day-long tech crash course nicknamed a business and technology today. One team created an app called town, but it houses the headquarters of minute guided tour is well worth the wait “bootcamp,” and a 48-hour hackathon “To design a solution, companies FoodyCall, which allows a user to type the king of the spicy food industry: Huy in traffic. The tour takes place partially on for programmers interested in design and will host a hackathon to solve a problem their phone number into the inter- Fong Foods. That semi-familiar name foot and partially in an electric cart, as the technology development. that they can’t solve internally,” Kingsley face and directly order a meal from floating around in your head refers to space is enormous. The hackathon boasted 28 par- said. “Getting people to sit for a weekend Summerfields or Late Night. Another the company best known for produc- August being the very start of chili ticipants divided into four teams, each with an idea allows their brains to open app, Bounce, was designed to find par- ing Sriracha, the chili sauce beloved in season, we got to see trucks on the way to of which conceived of and created a up with creativity, creating an immersive ties and friends while at the University. Europe and North America. the station to receive the peppers, which unique Wesleyan-themed app over temporary think tank. So [hackathon] is A third app, called WesPlan, allows Huy Fong Foods, named for the are grown on a farm that sells exclusively the two-day period. Over 80 students an interesting and trendy word, but not a students to plan their academic ca- boat that took founder David Tran to the to Huy Fong. First, a crane helped tilt the participated in the bootcamp, which brand-new concept.” reers in terms of classes completed, United States, moved from Rosemead to truck’s cage sideways to dump the haul, featured a series of lectures by alumni, The WesHack hackathon began currently taken, and needed based on Irwindale after The LA Weekly broke the and an avalanche of peppers rumbled fellow students, and others regarding on Friday, Sept. 5, at 12:30 p.m., and their majors. story of a few families who complained into the giant hopper. A conveyor belt web design, computer programming ended on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 12:30 p.m. about the smell during chili season. The then lifted them up and into the facility, languages, app development, and pro- The four coding teams involved were re- WESHACK, page 2 new facility is larger, more productive, and has specialized equipment to con- SRIRACHA, page 10 Memorial Chapel Welcomes Dutch Pianist Reinier van Houdt By Sharifa Lookman to Connecticut as part of a year-long very much that the piano is a per- Staff Writer United States tour. Although he was cussive instrument,” Fialkoff said. initially trained as a classical pianist, van “I enjoyed the interplay between Upon walking up the steps to Houdt’s practice also includes elements the percussion and the piano.” the celebrated and oh-so-intimidating of collaboration and multimedia work. Van Houdt recogniz- Memorial Chapel, I was greeted by its A heterogeneous audience of stu- es his divergence from clas- usual historic furnishings and gran- dents and Connecticut residents formed sical music and defines his deur, an ebony grand piano spotlit on in the chapel. Within minutes, van own style as rather alternative. the stage. Adjacent to the piano was a Houdt himself entered, made a beeline “I think that what I’m doing typical Apple laptop, which seemed for the piano, and placed his hands on the isn’t classical at all,” van Houdt said. almost anachronistic given its sur- keyboard, in a way that was somewhat “It is related to alternative pop mu- roundings, but proved to be indica- awkward but eager enough to showcase sic or electronic, improvised music. tive of the coming performance: an his passion for the instrument. After It’s not necessarily related to clas- exciting and innovative musical hybrid just a minute, it was clear this was not sical music just because I’m a pia- that, though rooted in classical piano, a classical performance, as van Houdt nist. People seem to think in those seductively incorporated technology. donned bells on his wrists, repeatedly terms. For me it’s about free research On Thursday, Sept. 4, the Center kicked a drum, and clashed a few cym- in things, whether as a pianist or for the Arts (CFA) welcomed inter- bals, all while pushing the piano keys. magician. It doesn’t matter what nationally acclaimed pianist Reinier Pola Fialkoff, a Cromwell resident, I play, whether a piano or a tree.” NICOLAS DE SOTO-FOLEY/CONTRIBUTING WRITER van Houdt. Trained in Budapest and noted and appreciated the dialogue be- The concert comprised six the Netherlands and currently based tween different musical instruments. Bottled Sriracha sauce at the Huy Fong Foods Factory in Irwindale, in Amsterdam, van Houdt traveled “The first piece reminded me VAN HOUDT, page 9 California.

Stepping In Mason Jar Envy Doubles Domination Training For Bystanders 3 Espwesso in Real Time 5 Men's Tennis undefeated at Invitational 12 2 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 The news Wesleyan Argus established in 1868 Be Bold Campaign Visits Wesleyan By Millie Dent ty director, explained the rationale behind “I was really inspired to hear from our the most likely to be uninsured and might Editors-in-Chief News Editor the nationwide tour. By the time the tour Clinic Escort Activist because she’s doing rely on the government for health care.” Gwendolyn Rosen Rebecca Seidel reaches Washington, D.C. on Friday, Sept. the work that’s so important in the com- Congresswoman DeLauro also com- The Be Bold Campaign for All* 12, it will have covered 10 thousand miles munity that her voice and her experiences plimented the activism of the student body. Production Manager Above All visited the University last and reached 12 states. that are really going to change the future “It’s a wonderful, wonderful school Eliza Loomis Thursday on its national tour, which is part “Part of our strategy is bringing this of this, so we need to engage more student with students who are so capable, so com- Executive Editors of an effort to garner support to overturn to the attention of members of Congress,” activists in this work,” González-Rojas said. petent,” DeLauro said. “It has a reputation Lily Baggott the Hyde Amendment, a piece of legisla- Lopez said. “While Congresswoman Casareno was in turn impressed with for students being engaged and involved Claire Bradach tion which prevents women from receiving DeLauro is a huge champion for this issue, the preparedness of the campaign and said with the community, but also with impor- Miranda Katz Medicaid coverage for abortion. Wesleyan we want her to be even more out there. So she was happy with the rally’s turnout. tant issues and what’s happening in our was the only college campus to host the we wanted to go to places where, one, we “The planning was a little delayed country today. And this is clearly a very, News Editors Millie Dent campaign, which consisted of an informa- knew we would have a base of support, but and pushed around, since the administra- very important issue.” Sofi Goode tion station, petition, and rally. two, where we could bring our congress- tion was busy planning frosh orientation at Students who were drawn in by the Asst. News Editors Courtney Laermer Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of people out to really see that base of support the same time,” Casareno wrote in an email event can remain involved in the Be Bold Sophie Zinser the third district of Connecticut was one of and to help them be more vocal when they to The Argus. “However, the Be Bold road Campaign in a variety of ways. Features Editors Rebecca Brill the main speakers at the rally. She discussed get back to Washington, D.C., to really trip was self-sufficient—they had their own “The campaign is really bold and Jess Zalph the importance of the Be Bold Road Trip fight with us on this issue.” volunteers, promotional gifts, and even ar- youthful, and we want to share that people Food Editors Emma Davis in spreading awareness about legislation on More of the cause’s supporters spoke ranged for the speakers to come.” can still stay connected through social me- Erica DeMichiel abortion coverage. at the lunchtime rally, which drew about Recognizing the diverse and open na- dia, through Twitter, through Facebook,” Opinion Editors Jenn Cummings “We need to change the face of the Jenny Davis 30 students in support. Other staffers at ture of the campus, Lopez hopes that the Gonzalez-Rojas said. “There’s a petition Arts Editors Dan Fuchs House of Representatives,” DeLauro said. the event gathered student signatures, students’ energy and potential will moti- that we want everyone to sign and then Gabe Rosenberg “We need to have people who don’t see email addresses, and phone numbers on its vate change. there will be calls to action continually Asst. Arts Editor William Donnelly the value of the Hyde Amendment. The petition. “We’re hoping that by seeing [college from those lists and from the outreach… Sports Editors Brett Keating people need to organize and they need to Executive Director of the National campuses like the University] participat- We know not everyone could take a trip to Asst. Sports Editors Felipe DaCosta get out the vote, and that’s going to be criti- Latina Institute for Reproductive Health ing in the campaign, students around the D.C. or take time out of work or a class Gili Lipman cal, and I think [the Be Bold Road Trip] Jessica González-Rojas noted how excited country will want to get involved,” Lopez schedule, so the virtual voice is important.” Photo Editor Noah Mertz will make an impact on people all over the she was to hear from Camille Casareno ’15, said. “We know that this issue really im- Asst. Photo Editor Lex Spirtes country in order to do that.” a clinic escort who helped coordinate the pacts immigrant folks, low-income folks, Additional reporting contributed by Head Layout Akila Raoul Destiny Lopez, the campaign’s depu- Be Bold campaign’s visit to Wesleyan. and young people the most because they’re Sofi Goode ’17. Layout Allison Conley Sarah Corner Seamus Edson Courtney Laermer WesHack: Teams Code Original Programs Business Manager Andrew Hove Advertising Manager Katya Sapozhnina Continued from front page more about technology and design for the “What’s so great about the major is outlet for them...I would like WesHack to Web Editor Cumhur Korkut magazine and spoke highly of panels that the timelessness of what is taught there,” be an avenue for Wesleyan ideas to come Social Media Editor Heather Whittemore Study Buddy, with the tagline “You never he attended. Applebaum said. “Some students say, to light.” Distribution Managers Gabriela Arias have to study alone again,” is an app that “It definitely piqued my interest in ‘We’re being taught the stuff that I didn’t The next panel covered Ruby on Sydney Lolli allows the user to find someone to study tech culture as well as social entrepreneur- end up using at my job or internship.’ Rails, a programming language built to put Ampersand Editor Sarah Esocoff with based on hir major, course schedule, ship,” Romero said. “While several of the Though you may not get all of the how- together apps effectively. Web app devel- Head Copy Editor Sophia Franchi and academic interests. seminars were a bit daunting at first, all to’s, in my opinion, all of what you learn in oper Arielle Sullivan and Alex Wilkinson Copy Editor Kate Bodner These projects are available to view of the speakers made it clear that the tech the major is extremely relevant.” ’13 gave a crash course on the language Allison Conley on Wesleying’s Facebook page, where stu- world is accessible to all levels of experi- The programming languages portion of the program. This was followed by two Alexandra Cotrim dents were able to vote for their favorite ence.” was followed by a lecture titled, “How to presentations on the arts in technology. Erica DeMichiel app. The bootcamp, held on Saturday, Hack It: Front-End Web Design,” taught The first focused on Graphic Design, led The Wesleyan Argus is pub- Hackathon participant Ani Acopian Sept. 6, was divided into eight seminars, by Matt Donahue ’14, a business analyst by J. Dontrese “Smack” Brown, Creative lished by the undergraduates of ’16 said that she signed up for the project each geared toward an aspect of techno- at Kantar Retail. Donahue covered the Director at Victorinox Swiss Army, and Wesleyan University. The Univer- with a limited knowledge and understand- logical innovation. It opened with a break- top front-end frameworks of web design the second was titled “From Zero to Wow: sity does not publish The Argus fast and keynote speeches, during which and pointed students towards sites that The Art and Craft of the Promo Video,” or influence its content, nor is it ing of HTML/CSS and was surprised to responsible for any of the opinions find that she was nevertheless an integral alumni Tim Devane ’09 and Liza Conrad are rich in design resources. Following his led by Zach Valenti ’12, founder of Project expressed in The Argus. member of her Hackathon team. ’11 spoke about their experiences and how lecture, a Student Entrepreneur Panel fea- Uplift, an organization that tackles barriers The Argus is published twice “It’s not just about being able to write the tech world is open to all skill levels. tured University students who shared their to mental health care on university cam- weekly during the school year ex- code,” Acopian said. “It’s about under- Devane is the current Entrepreneur- start-up experiences and journeys to suc- puses. cept in exam periods or recesses. standing the user and making the app as In-Residence at Red Sea Ventures, while cess as student entrepreneurs. The panel- Kingsley commented on the boot- The Argus welcomes Wespeaks simple to use as possible. Sometimes cod- Conrad is the head of Community and ists were Mia Deng ’17, Lily Herman ’16, camp’s effectiveness. that pertain to campus issues, ers can get too caught up in the code and Partnerships at Hopscotch, where she Olayinka Lawal ’15, Jason Brandner ’16, “It’s a fabulous compliment to what news stories, and editorial policy. overlook the basic function of the app. It’s helped build a programming language for and Joaquin Benares ’15. students learn in a classroom,” Kingsley Wespeaks should be no longer valuable to have someone who can bring iPad that teaches kids how to code. Later in Benares expressed his excitement at said. “It’s practical experience that supple- than 750 words. The deadline for submission is 4 p.m. (Monday, for another outlook to the table.” the day, Julian Applebaum ’13—one of the seeing such a large turnout for the boot- ments the research and theory they do in Tuesday publication, and Thurs- The bootcamp also had no require- founders of the Hackathon and currently a camp. school. It opens this idea of tech for every- day, for Friday publication). All ments for previous computer science ex- software engineer at Squarespace—led an “We finally have an answer to the en- body in a way that I don’t think Wesleyan’s Wespeaks should be submitted perience, and several attendees had never introduction to coding languages. ergy that is entrepreneurship and technol- culture has been able to do. Computer sci- through the Argus website and taken a computer science class before. Applebaum offered a distinct per- ogy on campus,” Benares said. “Everyone ence classes are pretty intimidating, so we should include the author’s name Method Magazine editor Ben Romero ’16 spective on the University’s computer sci- at Wesleyan is doing something and is in- are lowering the barriers to entry to engage and telephone number. said that he attended the event to learn ence program. terested in so many things but there is no a much broader community of students.” The Argus reserves the right to edit all submissions for length as well as withhold Wespeaks that are excessively vulgar or nonsensical. The Argus will not edit Wespeaks Poet C.D. Wright to Teach Masters Course for spelling or grammar. Due to By Angelina Massoia classes intimate and to ensure that all stu- something that you can’t take out of them. the letter on a piece of paper that means the the volume of mail received, nei- ther publication nor return of sub- Contributing Writer dents have the opportunity to work closely Even when she’s giving advice on how to most about having turned in something missions are guaranteed. with Wright. write or how to do poetry, she still has that and being proud of something.” Editorial offices are located This semester, the Shapiro Creative Shapiro Center Senior Fellow backstory and that’s always influencing her Rielly Wieners ’18 added that she at 45 Broad Street, Middletown. Writing Center is introducing three master Amanda Distler ’15 spoke to the benefit advice. That could be extremely beneficial hopes to take the class to advance a poten- Email: [email protected] classes taught by award-winning author and of a small class with exclusively upperclass- for someone who is interested in anything tial career in writing. poet C.D. Wright. Applications are avail- men. in the field.” “Anytime you can work closely with able for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors “You’re not only working with Katherine Gibbel ’15 has participated an award-winning poet is exciting, espe- Corrections: In the September and are due on Friday, Sept. 12. The classes [Wright], you’re working with the whole in master classes at the Shapiro Center in cially if you’re trying to make a career out 5 issue, the article titled "James will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 23; Tuesday, class,” Distler said. “We want committed the past. She expressed excitement about of writing like I am,” Wieners said. “It gets Lipton Talks Logic Programming, Oct. 14; and Tuesday, Nov. 11. upperclassmen only, and the main reason the opportunity to work with another ex- your name out there, and no one is better at Research, Art" inaccurately featured a photo of actor James Kim-Frank Family University Writer- that we’re drawing that line is so that we can perienced writer. critiquing poetry than a good poet.” Lipton. A photo of Vice-Chair in-Residence and Shapiro Creative Writing have people who are closer to [masters level “I’m honored and flattered that I get Following the class session on Oct. of Mathematics and Computer Center Director Amy Bloom ’75 empha- education], who need the prep, and who to meet her, even,” Gibbel said. “I just think 14, Wright will hold a poetry reading and Science and Professor of Computer sized that the key merit of the program is can realize what a masters class could do for it’s a really wonderful opportunity that the book signing event in the Shapiro Creative Science James Lipton is featured the opportunity to work with a professional them in the future.” University provides for students so part of Writing Center. Distler expressed her ex- on the Wesleyan Argus' website. writer. Wright is a professor at Brown me just feels like, why not take advantage of citement for the intimacy of the event. In the article titled "Idiot Box: “The motivation [behind the pro- University and the author of several books it?... C.D. Wright is...a phenomenal poet.” “She’s been everywhere on the spec- Playing House," the photo caption gram] was to bring some of America’s best and book-length poems. In 1977, she Although the Shapiro Center’s master trum of the writing world and to have all of inaccurately listed the show's poets to Wesleyan and to give the students founded a publishing company called Lost classes are not offered for University credit, that experience answered into one answer network as NBC. The show airs the opportunity to work with them,” on the USA network. Roads Press, dedicated to poetry and liter- the classes aim to help students further their for your question, that’s exciting to get all Bloom said. “[Wright is an] outstanding, ary fiction. writing abilities. Distler noted that the ben- at once,” Distler said. “It’s an incredible op- articulate American poet with a passion for Distler emphasized the importance of efits of working with a professional go be- portunity because there are so many aspects poetry and teaching. It’s not just she’s pro- Wright’s broad range of experience. yond earning University credit. to publishing and to writing and all of that fessional, it’s that she’s so gifted.” Find an Error? “You’re not just working with an au- “A lot of people are dissuaded by the and she’s had a peek at all of them.” The classes are capped at a dozen par- thor, you’re not just working with a poet, fact that it’s not credit, but a lot of things Contact us at ticipants, all selected by Bloom and Wright you’re not just working with a publisher; in life are not tangible,” Distler said. “The Additional reporting contributed by Sofi [email protected] based on a submitted cover letter. Bloom you get that all at once,” Distler said. best things in life you can’t write on paper, Goode '17. stated that the limit is designed to keep the “When someone has that point of view, it’s you can’t get on a transcript. Maybe it’s not TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS NEWS • 3 WeSpeak WeStand Hosts Fall: Investigation Bystander Intervention Training Follows Beta Accident By Tom Fischer tion techniques. “That’s when you have leading by example.” Contributing Writer “As far as alcohol goes, the Bystander Warren agreed that making the train- Continued from front page Whaley wrote. Intervention Training is comprehensive,” ing mandatory for students is unnecessary. Interim Director of Public WeSpeak WeStand: Bystander Purdy said. “What we used to see was “Research indicates that it’s not par- The Argus. “When the in- Safety Tony Bostick declined to com- Intervention Training, an optional pro- Public Safety would find someone passed ticularly effective as it relates to long term vestigation is complete, we will all ment, stating that the details of the gram designed to train students in iden- out in the street or stumbling down the behavior change,” Warren wrote. “We are have a better sense of the incident.” investigation need to remain confi- tifying and intervening in high-risk situ- road. Now that’s happening less, since encouraging all students to be active and The University is providing dential to maintain its integrity. ations in order to prevent sexual assault, friends are calling for the person in need.” engaged members of the community who resources for concerned students Whaley stressed that while the alcohol abuse, and relationship violence, Warren emphasized that although through individual behavior change make at this time. University is conducting a full inves- held two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 4 and the benefits of Bystander Intervention choices that create safer spaces for everyone.” “We are also reaching out tigation, the student’s well-being is Sunday, Sept. 7. Training are not immediately apparent, Willa Beckman ’15, WeSpeak to and supporting the student’s its main priority. Alysha Warren, Sexual Assault the program has seen substantial progress WeStand Bystander Intervention Training friends here at Wesleyan—in this “Our concern has necessarily Resource Coordinator and Therapist at since its inception. intern at the WesWell office, spoke about regard, the staff in Residential been on the student and her family,” the Davidson Health Center, described “Based on feedback from students the high student involvement displayed at Life, the class deans, and CAPS Whaley wrote. “Although her inju- the value of the training. who have been through the program, in- the trainings. therapists are great resources and ries are serious, we continue to hope “Wesleyan students are helpful by tervening in situations is moving towards “Attendance was very strong, particu- continue to provide support,” for her complete recovery.” nature and the training equips them with becoming a campus norm, which is one of larly among freshmen. It was really exciting tools to respond to a variety of difficult sce- the goals of the program,” Warren wrote. to see so many frosh involved,” Beckman narios,” Warren wrote in an email to The “With that said, we still have a lot of work said. Argus. “With sexual violence, we are train- to do. It’s like planting seeds and we’re Despite the University-hosted train- ing students to interrupt behaviors, beliefs starting to see some sprouts.” ing, online courses such as Haven and and attitudes that support [rape] culture. According to Purdy, the training has AlcoholEdu remain mandatory for first- The alcohol section trains students to re- been shown to stick with participants due years. Purdy spoke to the necessity of mul- spond to alcohol emergencies, support to answers in post-training questionnaires, tiple platforms for intervention training. friends dealing with alcohol abuse, and to issued 30 days and 60 days after the train- “I think that is how you retain in- deescalate situations before they rise to the ing, which contrast with pre-training ques- formation,” Purdy said. “Not just hearing nature of an emergency.” tionnaires. it once, but having it repeated helps you Director of Health Education Tanya “Pre-testing, someone would say, learn. There are different styles of learn- Purdy spoke to the impact that Bystander ‘No, I probably wouldn’t do anything in ing, so somebody might be more likely Intervention Training has had on campus. this situation,’ but 60 days out we find to process information through an online “We have seen an increase in our they’re saying, ‘Yes, I probably would do course, somebody else through a training reporting rates of sexual assault on cam- something,’” Purdy said. or a conversation or a theater performance, pus,” Purdy said. “What we know from Though not all students choose to someone else might be visual, so that’s why research is that most sexual assault goes attend the training sessions, Purdy stated we a have a social marketing campaign.” unreported, so the fact that our report- that having student leaders participate In the future, the University hopes to ing rate [has increased] means that people would allow others to learn by example. continue educating and training students. are being linked to resources and support, “[Bystander intervention training] Purdy emphasized that that the program who before would not have been linked to absolutely can work if it’s mandatory or re- will be consistently updated based on resources or support.” quired, but something I think that would ongoing research in effective intervention The program has seen similar success make it more successful is to have students in techniques. in mobilizing students to intervene on be- leadership roles of power in these organiza- “Everybody’s looking for this behav- half of those suffering from the ill-effects of tions trained in bystander intervention, give ior change, so if somebody finds it, and EMMA DAVIS/FOOD EDITOR alcohol. Purdy commented on the strategy it a try, change their behavior, start speak- there’s good research to support it, well, A student has been hospitalized after a fall from a third-story win- used to teach students effective interven- ing up, start noticing things,” Purdy said. that’s what we are going to do,” Purdy said. dow at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house. 4 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 features ROVING REPORTER What have you been doing to survive the heat? By Jess Zalph, Features Editor

“Staying hydrated, drinking a lot of water. Keeping my “I’m going with the multiple showers a day approach.” “Three showers a day. My friend would just sprinkle wa- fan on at all times. That’s mostly it.” — Gili Lipman ’17 ter on people.” — Justin Sanchez ’17 — Bora Jung ’15

“Recently I got several bags of ice from the local gas sta- “Sleeping in minimal clothes. I have a small fan that my “I’ve been doing all sorts of things. I’ve got my fan in tion and put them inside my mattress. It’s very moist. It’s friend let me borrow . . . and I point it at my face. And my room that’s trained on me at all times. I’ve stopped it the most moist place, probably, on campus currently. But have the windows open. And live in the library because from oscillating, so the room is hot but wherever I am is it’s kept me a little bit cooler. It lowers the body tempera- it’s air conditioned there.” cold. I’ve definitely slept on the floor in front of the box ture to be as moist as possible.” — Anastasia Almyasheva ’17 fan downstairs a couple of times. That’s my most extreme — Emerson Obus ’16 measure probably, but it works. It’s been pretty bad.” — Sam Ingbar ’16

for Sean Winnik [’14]. It’s exciting but the UK because London would be also completely terrifying because I no an amazing place to make music, WesCeleb: longer have an ensemble to fall back maybe even more so than New BEN ZUCKER on, and I only have two hands, and York, which I’ve heard has a way of you can only do so much with those destroying your soul, and I’m not By Sonya Levine dergraduate humanities journal, and I have anything to do with the depart- two hands. ready for that yet. Staff Writer am part of the Unitarian Universalist ment. It feels like there are a lot of Campus Ministry. So, a lot. separate worlds that need connecting, A: Do you have any plans for after you A: What do you think you’re going Thinking philosophically and I feel lucky to keep my toes in graduate? to miss most about Wes? about both music and the greater A: How did you get involved in the the world of the music major and also BZ: I love the Music Department, BZ: The fact that just no matter world is a daily practice for Ben music scene on campus? outside of it, where sometimes people but besides from working with the where you are on campus, you will Zucker ’15. So of course, the BZ: I transferred here from Bennington don’t overthink everything they’re do- graduate composers who have been run into somebody you know. It is music major and Renaissance College, which is fantastic and allows ing and are just having a good time an amazing resource, I haven’t gotten something that I take for granted man agreed to wax poetic about you to do pretty much whatever you and trying to connect with people who as much composition training as I’d a lot, it’s going to be very differ- song-making, people, and the in- want. It’s remarkably creative, but also just need something to dance to, or like. I spent my summers augment- ent outside of Wesleyan. I’m going teractions that make Wesleyan a remarkably small, and I found myself, don’t need to analyze everything. ing this with time spent at the Banff to make it last, and with any luck, unique place. in my freshman year, running into center in Canada, IRCAM in Paris. it’s not such a jarring transition. I the walls of the place very quickly. So A: What are your best memories of So after school, I’m probably apply- think the real world is a pretty cool The Argus: What are you in- I came to Wesleyan because I wanted Wesleyan up to this point? ing directly to Master’s programs in place. volved in on campus? to work with Anthony Braxton, Alvin BZ: You run through the gamut of music composition, looking into the Ben Zucker: Well, let’s see… Lucier, and Jay Hoggard, the three emotions and times at Wesleyan. hotspots for new music, like Yale, This interview has been edited for primarily, probably what campus musicians who I felt I had a lot in Probably some of the best have just NYU, Mills. I’m also applying for the length. The full version is available knows me for is music. I’ve been common with in what I wanted to do. been nights spent reading curled up Marshall Scholarship to go over to online. involved most publically as a So, I got here and knew that I wanted in Olin, or doing nothing on Foss. member of Don Froot, this band to throw myself into things quickly, so Conversely, my best memories have that I’m in with Justin Friedman I joined Braxton’s ensembles, started been some really exciting activities, [’16], Matt Chilton [’16], Jonah taking lessons with Jay, and joined jazz like working on The Library Project Wolfson [’17], and Leo Grossman orchestra. I did a lot of stuff first se- last fall, that time I was in a marching [’16]. We play jazz, world music, mester. I took six classes, one of which brass band around Foss last 4/20, wan- indie pop kind of stuff. I’m also was the faculty show, where the guest dering through Hurricane Nemo, and a member of the Mixolydians, artist was Rinde Eckert, making mu- midnight in the middle of the storm an a cappella group, and now the sic for his original production. It was looking for parties. Mazel Tones. Sometimes I feel as varying levels of insane, but it was though a lot of my activities are in through these initial experiences that I A: Is there anything specific you want a lot of little, smaller places, like just branched further and further out, to do before you graduate? playing piano for dance classes, running into new people, and I guess BZ: Probably everything, but that’s or playing in the jazz orchestra, in as word of all the stuff I did spread, really unreasonable. I want to dance Anthony Braxton’s ensembles and it just kind of snowballed from there. again. I was involved in dance my just generally working a lot with freshman year, but then I transferred the music department as compos- A: So, I wonder what your major is. and that kind of went out the window. er-performer of the experimental BZ: It’s obvious that I’m a music I don’t know, Terp, or something. I music that the department does. major with the Social, Cultural and guess go to more lectures, especially There’s also theater. I’ve done a Critical Theory certificate. I feel that readings and presentations of things lot of work with the department the two work very well together, they that I don’t know about before it’s and Second Stage, usually com- have served as two reference points too late and my world narrows itself. posing music for theater, which is for a lot of reading that I do on my Probably mostly to make the most of probably where I got myself start- own time. I spend my time sometimes my time spent with people here. And, ed, but also as an actor in Little having JSTOR parties, reading Wired of course, to play as much music as pos- Shop of Horrors and The Library Magazine, a lot of nonfiction. sible. Maybe, like, start another band Project, so that’s been really fun. The music major is kind of funny or three, do some more concerts....I’m I’m also the Editor in Chief of because sometimes I think some of the doing my first solo show later this Pyxis Magazine, Wesleyan’s un- best musicians on this campus don’t month at Earth House. It’s something C/O SARAH WOOLF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS features • 5 Barely Alive Blog: ARGUS Opening Night of Espwesso ABROAD By Rebecca Brill large to be a Sour Patch proper. handfuls of candy into my mouth. Features Editor 9:46 p.m. Three people come My selection consists of the afore- in to buy specialty drinks, but the mentioned obese Sour Patch In honor of Espwesso’s opening WesCard machine is not working. Kids, Swedish Fish (I wonder if The French Are night for the semester on Sunday, Espwesso declares itself cash-only these, too, are impostors), malted Sept. 7, I hung out at Wesleyan’s for the night. This presents further milk balls, and Reese’s Pieces. In student-run late night cafe for all five questions about whether Espwesso elementary school, I had teacher hours it was open and recorded events is technically open or not, but I let who regularly skipped lunch and Plotting to Kill Me as they unfolded. Unfortunately, cof- them rest for the moment. I can’t ate handfuls of Reese’s Pieces By Sonia Lombroso thought process behind the instal- fee shops tend not to generate major handle that kind of stress right now. instead. I’ve always wanted to Foreign Correspondent lation of the tram lines went some- action. What ensued instead was a 9:50 p.m. After finagling with consume Reese’s Pieces without thing along the lines of, “Oh, let’s night of confusion, frustration, des- the computer for some time, the abandon, so I privately celebrate Yeah, you read that title right. install tram lines because they’re peration, and ultimately, delirium. barista announces, “I won!” The my coming-of-age moment with The French are plotting to kill me. cheaper and prettier than subways.” 8:54 p.m. With a thick stack WesCard machine is now working, more candy. I’m a grown woman But really, it’s not just me Unfortunately, it turned out more of reading and a sizeable stash of albeit only with Middletown Cash. and I can stress-eat whatever I they’re plotting to kill. It’s you, it’s like, “Oh, let’s install tram lines be- Weshop candy, I set up shop at a The London Fogs start flowing. want. your neighbor, it’s really anyone cause they’re quiet and can sneak up table and prepare for what is bound 9:53 p.m. I overcome my vessel 11:51 p.m. I try to concen- who is not from France. What on unsuspecting tourists in order to to be a long, over-caffeinated night. anxiety and pay the 25 cents for a pa- trate on my reading, but there is could bring about this paranoia better run them over.” The most The unfortunately-named Espwesso per cup. I hope the hip vessel people a loud and intriguing conversa- in the sweet, mentally healthy, messed-up part of it all is that the does not open for another six min- will at least think I am normcore. tion about dick pics at the table American girl you so know and trams don’t even beep when you’re utes, but the room is already packed I get the special blend of coffee, next door. I tune in. Espwesso is love? The answer is France’s traf- in their way. They’re like polite as- to the brim with students eager to get named Kilimanjaro for its smoky fla- not conducive to work, but its fic signs, or, more accurately, the sassins. their coffee fix. vor. There are no coffee filters, and I atmosphere is a breeding ground lack thereof. I’ve spent the last two It doesn’t just stop at the 9:01 p.m. Espwesso technically am warned that the coffee might be for weird and fascinating interac- weeks in Bordeaux, which a rela- trams. The roads are booby traps opened a minute ago, but our barista grainy. I note that this is the opposite tions. tively calm city in comparison to too. There is no abrasive yellow has fallen behind. She begins making of Instagram, where filters usually 12:00 a.m. Someone says, “I Paris or New York, and yet I have paint differentiating one side from the coffee, but interrupts the task to make things grainy. I get no response. feel like I’m turning into an AOL had more near-death experiences the other, no huge overbearing give a dramatic reading of the label on Things are getting desperate, and it’s chatroom.” The longer I ponder in these two weeks than in the rest street signs, and most definitely the bag. “Smoky with a deep black- not even 10 p.m. yet. this sentiment, the more deeply I of my life combined. Bordeaux has no ugly guard rails. I often found berry flavor: that could be a slam 10:05 p.m. Music comes on, relate to it. invested a huge amount of money myself walking on what seemed to poem,” she announces to the room. and now I stand no chance of getting 12:06 a.m. I google “big into making public transportation be a large pedestrian walkway, only People have loud conversations, but anything done. I am still on the same sour patch watermelon” and con- a relatively easy process—that is, if to realize that I was, in fact, in the the whir of the coffee machine blocks page of my reading. clude that no such product exists, you’re a native. middle of the road. And don’t even out most of the noise. I do manage 10:17 p.m. My co-editor stops meaning that Weshop’s version In many ways, the transporta- get me started on the walking sig- to overhear the phrase “paternalism” by, and I am temporarily energized. is not brand name. I thought I tion is actually great. Too great, in nals. In the United States the walk- and the comment, “This book makes 10:20 p.m. The people at the ta- would have strong feelings about fact. First off, it’s everywhere. There ing signals are about as discrete as me want to eat weird Russian food.” ble next to me offer to “do something this, but as it turns out, I really are more buses than types of cheese. Bruce Jenner’s plastic surgery. In This is why, I suppose. crazy” to revive my slowly-dying live don’t care. There are three different tram lines Bordeaux it’s the opposite. They are 9:08 p.m. Someone makes the blog. Sacrificing journalistic integ- 12:08 a.m. I stand up for the and potential plans for more. There delicate and off to the side of the reasonable request for coffee and is rity, I encourage them, hoping to first time since getting my last cup is even a taxi-boat that you can take street, made to blend in with the asked to return in 20 minutes. The record something interesting. They of coffee. along the river. To be honest, it’s al- 18th-century architecture. In the barista explains that it is Espwesso’s agree to weep collectively. The idea 12:29 a.m. I arrived at most excessive, since you can prob- United States, flashing neon lights first day back. The customer accepts excites me very much, but the people Espwesso with a dark, heart- ably walk from one side of the city say “walk” or “stop” and make an this excuse. don’t deliver. One girl lets out a fake shaped bruise on my upper arm to the other in only an hour. Not annoying monotonic beeping noise. 9:19 p.m. The barista announc- sob, and they all return to their con- (how I got this bruise remains un- only is the transportation plentiful, In Bordeaux, they glow pleasant es that Espwesso is officially open, versation. I consider weeping myself. clear). The bruise, like my interest but it’s also beautiful, clean, and ef- shades of green and light red. When and everyone in the room cheers. 10:37 p.m. I get my second cup in this project, has faded signifi- ficient. Most of the buses run on a you mix this with the fanatics that The cheers are interrupted when the of coffee. #nofilter. cantly in the past three and a half mix of clean energy and natural gas. are European drivers, you are just barista announces that Espwesso is 10:51 p.m. I ask someone to hours. All in all, the transportation is the begging for a collision. not, in fact, officially open. Drip cof- live blog my live blogging and he 12:36 a.m. Sufjan Stevens best I’ve ever seen. That is, until it Over the last two weeks, I’ve fee is available, but we are instruct- rejects my proposal. “Think of it as plays, and though I am usually a tries to kill you. had a few too many close encoun- ed not to order a specialty drink. I performance art!” I plead. “It would fan, I get irritated. “This is too On our first day here, I asked ters with trams, cars, and aggressive am confused: since when are spe- be soooo meta.” It crosses my mind twee for my mood,” I announce, my host mom whether the public dog walkers. Nonetheless, I’ve been cialty drinks the official marker of that he might have taken my sugges- and then proceed to cry-laugh. transportation was safe. Her re- very impressed with the transpor- Espwesso’s opening? If I have coffee tion seriously if only I had an artful The crowd has thinned signifi- sponse was, “Yes. Very safe, as long tation system in Bordeaux. It has in Espwesso after 9 p.m., but the drinking vessel. cantly, but my increasing delirium as you’re already on it.” It only took never taken me more than thirty London Fog, which contains no cof- 11:12 p.m. A girl pulls her keys keeps me company. me a few days to understand what minutes to get anywhere, and I have fee at all, is not yet available, am I not out of her backpack and is surprised 1:02 a.m. The barista fin- she meant by that. As a non-native, yet to have a bad experience when in fact at Espwesso? Where am I? to find a tiny whisk attached to the ishes cleaning up and offers me you never quite know which part of I’m finally on board. The - work My fellow Espwesso-goers seem end of them. Someone at the table the remaining coffee before she the street you’re supposed to be on. ers are kind, receptive, and helpful unperturbed by this philosophical di- next to mine is working on a draw- throws it away. Possibly for the It’s not abnormal to have four or (though most likely secretly plan- lemma. They flock to the drip coffee ing project about negative space and first time in my life, I decline free more lanes on one road: a lane for ning their next murder attempt). like villagers to a well. I notice that asks if she can borrow the whisk. The coffee. I question my sanity as I cars and buses, a tram line, a bike Still, I can’t help think that maybe most are equipped with their own girl happily gives up the whisk and pack up my unread readings and path, and a pedestrian walkway. the reason the French army so often drinking vessels. The vessels are very reveals that it has special powers; hav- leave. That doesn’t even take into account retreats from wars is that its real bat- hip: tiny Mason jars and stainless ing brought her very good fortune in the people on roller skates, roller tle takes place on its home turf, in steel thermoses. I want coffee, too, the past. I think I understand what blades, skate boards, and walking its transportation systems. Luckily, but I am self-conscious. I will have she means by this: the whisk has al- their pets, and everyone always these assassination attempts haven’t to pay for a paper cup, and I am not ready worked its magic on me by thinks they have the right of way. succeeded yet, but the trip is still yet ready for that public humiliation. adding a moment of intrigue to this You literally never see it com- young. 9:34 p.m. I realize I have been article. I wonder who the target audi- ing. The transportation in Bordeaux Until next time. That is, if the staring at the same page of reading ence is for such a tiny whisk. Toddlers is designed to blend into the city so French don’t get to me first. for 20 minutes. Is it the sultry mood with a penchant for meringue? I feel as to not be an eyesore. The tram lighting or my neighbors’ witty ban- like this is the same niche group that lines run both alongside and down Sonia Lombroso ’16 is spending ter about Tinder that is making it im- would get a kick out of the word the middle of roads. There’s actu- her fall semester in Paris, France. This possible to concentrate? I eat some- “Espwesso.” ally grass growing on many tram column is an excerpt from her blog, thing that resembles a watermelon 11:28 p.m. I realize how far be- tracks in order to make them more “Excuse My French,” edited for style. Sour Patch Kid, but which is too hind I am in my reading and shovel aesthetically pleasing. I assume the

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6 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 arts Nas, The Roots, and Spoon Energize Boston Calling By Michael Darer and Dan Fuchs formances of “Worldstar,” “Sweatpants,” both maturity and an acknowledgment first festival and was absolutely floored. their style or sound fails to hold up live. Staff Writer and Arts Editor and “Heartbeat” absolutely enthralling. of her age and time. So the question They’re without a doubt my favorite This pops up especially frequently with From beginning to end, he had the crowd is: Is “Royals” just a flash in the pan? Is band, a group I can return to endlessly acts designated (rightly or not) as “pop.” Boston Calling has been boasting in the palm of his hand, and none of us “Tennis Court” a comma or a period? without coming anywhere near boredom Waiting for Sky Ferreira to take the some of the best lineups in the business wanted to leave. -DF Boy, did she answer that question or fatigue, and that first live set only so- stage, I was struck with this exact worry. since the biannual music festival began in during her spectacular Saturday night lidified how I felt. With this in mind, I Ferreira’s debut record, Night Time, My May 2013, and everyone from Modest The Hold Steady set. From the post-rain-delay lethargy feel as though the highest compliment Time, is such a brilliantly produced col- Mouse to Kendrick Lamar has head- At its core, The Hold Steady is a bar emerged the singer, giving the audience I can pay to The National is to say that lection filled with energy and ambience lined. This fourth edition of the festival, band. Whether you want to look at front- a much-needed gut punch with a charg- they were able to surprise me this time that it almost promises to remain teth- however, just may have been the best and man Craig Finn’s hoarse brand of yell- ing rendition of “Glory and Gore.” To around. ered to the recording. Luckily, this is far most varied lineup yet. Where else would talk-singing or the rollicking, merciless a certain extent, the set (featuring songs Perhaps it was their decision to mix from the case. you find Nas, The Replacements, and up their setlist with deeper cuts such as Though Ferreira’s set was unfortu- The 1975 on the same schedule? “Hard To Find” and “Available” (a track nately marred by a few false starts and We weren’t able to see everything off their sophomore album that rarely volume issues, once any one song gath- (sadly, Volcano Choir and Girl Talk got gets touched in concert). Maybe it was ered momentum, it was simply breath- cancelled due to rain), but here are the the bold hopscotch the set played be- taking. Ferreira’s voice remained crisp acts we had the pleasure of catching live. tween barreling big-boned misery and and vibrant throughout, filling City Hall Spoiler alert: they’re all great. more intimate numbers. Regardless of Plaza with the sort of defiant and fragile what the formal cause was the fact re- energy that makes tracks like “24 Hours” Bleachers mains that for the first time since I be- and “You’re Not the One” (the perfectly Bleachers, the side project of fun. gan listening to them in high school, The chosen opener and closer, respectively) so guitarist Jack Antonoff, was without a National kept me on my toes. gripping on her album. From behind a doubt the biggest surprise of the festival. It’s a formidable challenge for a pair of sunglasses that threatened to swal- And “surprise” here doesn’t mean we pre- band as entrenched in mood as The low up her face, Ferreira proved that she sumed that Bleachers was going to disap- National is to effectively translate their was not only wholly capable of recreating point. In fact, it means quite the oppo- sound to a live setting (especially the sort her debut record’s intense balladry, but site. I absolutely adore this band’s album. of massive outdoor variety that Boston also of charging with something expan- It’s a fantastic piece of pop that eclipses Calling provides), but Matt Berninger sive and dynamic that eludes most live the guitarist’s work with fun. and company have proven breathtakingly performances, not to mention record- Instead, “surprise” speaks to just adept in doing so. The Friday night set ings. -MD how thrilling Bleachers’ set was: a shim- ranged from hushed and mournful to de- mering, powerful 45 minutes. And clarative and baroque, but on the whole, Spoon in many ways, that’s due to the venue. it was nothing if not enthralling. -MD Ah, Spoon. What haven’t I said Boston’s City Hall Plaza (or really any DAN FUCHS/ARTS EDITOR about Spoon? Their newest album, They outdoor setting) is pretty much built for Childish Gambino’s energy on stage was palpable in the crowd. The Replacements Want My Soul, is essential listening and the towering productions that Bleachers The Replacements are legends with remains one of the best rock albums put perfected on Strange Desire. And maybe guitar lines that punch out around the from her first and only album) provided a capital “L.” You may not have heard out this year. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, their that’s because of just how strong the ar- band’s lyrics, there’s an ethos of chaos and a bit more emotional depth and range to of them, but chances are you’ve heard 2007 masterpiece, was the first album rangements are; “Rollercoaster” and appetite in all of the group’s work. The the songs: “Still Sane” had a sparer vul- them; their influence can be found in put out after 1990 that I truly loved. So closer song “I Wanna Get Better” had band’s songs manage to be both heart- nerability, “Tennis Court” had an en- acts ranging from Weezer to Nirvana anticipation was high. Someone told me the entire crowd on its feet. Or maybe breaking and anthemic, with lyrics that trancing jaggedness to it. And, of course, to Lorde (who occasionally performs before the concert that Spoon’s live sets it was Antonoff’s natural ability to keep simultaneously serve to blow their sub- there was “Royals,” complete with a cos- a Replacements cover at some of her were lackluster. I’ve come to the conclu- a crowd engaged with his infectious en- jects’ lives up to mythic proportions and tume change into a flowing red dress and shows). But this was their reunion show. sion that that person is an idiot. ergy. to reduce everything in them to some- crown. Everything that Lorde brought But the cherry on top? A spectacular thing achingly, prosaically human. onstage had an emotional engagement cover of the Cranberries’ “Dreams” that This made The Hold Steady perfect pretty much unseen in musicians of her rivaled the original in its reverb-heavy for an early evening slot at Boston Calling age group. The set even featured the saccharinity. I screamed like a 10-year- this year; they drew a moderate but froth- festival’s most interesting speech, com- old at a Justin Bieber concert. -DF ing crowd. With two guitar parts roaring plete with the Boston shout-out, “You out from either end of the stage, Finn guys put the whole lobster in the roll.” Childish Gambino was able to embrace his brand of smart- It was this eclectic, eccentric, beautifully Childish Gambino, the rap nom- ass melodrama, strutting, flapping, and bombastic intensity that made Lorde’s set deplume of Donald Glover, gets way too silently mouthing asides to the audience such a delight. -DF much hate. Music blogs seem to dismiss between lyrics. Songs like “Stuck Between him as a rapper. Their criticisms are cer- Stations,” “Your Little Hoodrat Friend,” Nas x The Roots tainly valid, even if I don’t agree with and “Stay Positive” were able to expand To start off simply, the joint set them. Some cite him as derivative, while along with the crowd’s growing excite- performed by rapper Nas and hip-hop others call him shallow. I don’t see that at ment, and, more so than with most other and neo-soul group The Roots was far all. His last album, Because the Internet, acts, welded the audience into a messy, and away the best set of the entire fes- was one of the best—if not the best, pe- joyous unit. That’s not to say that we all tival. Divided roughly in half, with Nas riod—hip-hop albums of the year. looked into each other’s eyes and saw our- performing alongside The Roots before What his Saturday night clos- selves and were set free by the music, but leaving the group to finish up on its own, ing set proved, then, is that there is no that there’s something very special and this was the capstone: a Sunday night doubt that Childish Gambino is a nat- dopey and religious to howling about a headliner that deftly and confidently sur- ural-born performer. Emerging in front racehorse named Chips Ahoy while Craig passed all of the magnificent work that of a massive, lush lightshow, Gambino Finn mimes paroxysms against a mic came before it. charged into “Crawl,” performing a stand. -MD If there could be one word to de- DAN FUCHS/ARTS EDITOR medley of highlights from Because The scribe this set (and honestly, there’s not), I Spoon played a perfect balance of classics and new hits from They Internet, followed by a collection of Lorde would have to settle on “acrobatic.” Each Want My Soul. older tracks from previous albums Camp Just going to put it out there: I’m song not only transitioned smoothly into and Culdesac. Every track, thanks per- pretty jealous of Lorde. It’s petty of me, I the next, but seemed to fuel and feed it. Reunions have mixed results. From the beginning, Spoon’s setlist haps in part to the live backing band, know, but I wish I had been that talented Even in the short breaks that Nas took to Of course The Replacements are was essentially a rundown of their great- was injected with a burst of vitality. But at 17. Her songs are simultaneously mini- address the crowd, there was still a sim- no ordinary band. After this show, I’m est hits. There were the classics: “The Gambino’s manic energy made his per- malist and grandiose. Her lyrics speak to mering energy, the ultimate proof of the not even sure they’re human. I’m pretty Way We Get By,” “The Underdog,” law of conservation of energy. And when sure they’re just the word “punk” come “Do You,” and “I Summon You.” But The Roots held the stage alone, they lost to life (and yes, I know, they aren’t there were deep cuts, too: “Small Stakes,” none of this. Hurling covers of Guns & technically considered punk.) It’s pret- “Knock Knock Knock,” “Who Makes Roses, Curtis Mayfield, and even George ty rare that I lose my hearing being in Your Money.” During multiple (if not all) Thorogood at the crowd without warn- both the front and the back of a con- songs, frontman Britt Daniel could have ing or pretense, what is possibly the most cert, but that’s what happened. When stopped singing and the audience could eclectic musical outfit of all time remind- I was standing directly in front of the have joined in for every word. These were ed everyone what a tragedy it is that they speaker, my entire body was shaking tracks entrenched in the hearts of the au- don’t tour more often. due to vocalist Paul Westerberg’s howl dience. It’s always an incredible thing to on “Bastards Of Young” and Tommy And each one sounded brilliant. watch two artists engage gleefully and Stinson’s bass on “Can’t Hardly Wait.” I’ve said this about Spoon before, and I’ll passionately with each other’s work, This was pure, unbridled energy packed say it again here. This is a band without mixing their styles and talents to create into an hour-long set. Everything from a gimmick and without frills; they’re just something that feels so wonderfully and “Waitress in the Sky” to “I Will Dare” a group of master craftsmen at the top of aggressively new. Nowhere else at Boston rushed with an electricity most bands their game. Every beat from drummer Calling was there such a sense of joy, en- can’t even begin to fathom. Even the Jim Eno and every howl from Daniel was ergy, and artistry. Honestly, I can’t imag- most tender moments had some vigor in perfectly mixed. Daniel, ever the drama- ine finding it anywhere else.-MD them. By the time the band closed with tist, twirled across the stage, got on his “Alex Chilton,” I wasn’t sure whether to knees, and, during the heart-wrenching The National scream or cry. -DF “Inside Out,” dropped the mic and In many ways, it was going to be briefly turned away from the audience.

DAN FUCHS/ARTS EDITOR nearly impossible for me to be disap- Sky Ferreira Spoon’s was a concert bursting with Lorde’s live performance brought emotional depth to her debut al- pointed in The National’s set. I saw them Possibly the easiest criticism one can “cool,” with energy, and with, well, rock bum. back in May 2013 at Boston Calling’s throw at any musical act in concert is that ‘n’ roll. -DF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS arts • 7 WEEKEND IN REVIEW

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JONAS POWELL/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER The MASH: In the third annual MASH festival this past Friday, dozens of student bands performed on outdoor stages set up across campus, while pianos were placed in strategic places for passersby to play. Bach to School: Artist-in-Residence and University Organist Ronald Ebrecht opened the concert year with an organ performance of Bach, Liszt, and a piece by John Spencer Camp Professor of Music Neely Bruce. Soccer: The men’s soccer team was one of three Wes sports teams playing NESCAC rival Bowdoin at home last weekend. The male footballers were 2-1 victors in their match.

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JACK GORLIN/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER JONAS POWELL/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER JONAS POWELL/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER 8 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Power Outage Hits Saturday's THE CINEFILES Nguzunguzu Show By Andreas Streuli & Joseph Eusebio Film Board Representatives

The Film Board was quite proud of the 35-millimeter world put on display before you last week. It’s an honor and a privilege to bring quality experiences like that to the screen every week; as you’ll find with this next week of films, we strive to craft every week in a way that matches or surpasses those standards. This week’s 35-millimeter world emphasizes excitement, surrealism, and emotion, so open your eyes and open your heart: as long as you’re there to watch them, we’ll make sure the solid films keep rolling through. Hope you’re looking forward to another week at the Goldsmith. We know we are.

THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE 2003. France. Dir: Sylvain Chomet. Animated. 78 min. WEDNESDAY, September 10. 8 p.m. $5. A cyclist is kidnapped by the French mafia and an unlikely team of char- acters bands together in the quest to rescue him. In a film environment so often dry on innovation end an animation field moving steadily away from its hand-drawn roots, director Sylvain Chomet delivers animation that is both conceptually mature and hauntingly beau- tiful. He takes us on a surreal, hallucinatory jour- ney, teaching a new way of seeing. As you enter CHARLES MARTIN/STAFF WRITER the Goldsmith on Wednesday night, come pre- Nguzunguzu's hip-hop sampling was interrupted by a power outage at Eclectic this past Saturday. pared to become a part of a charmingly grotesque By Charles Martin Zaman ’16 playing a set for the re- audience, might have been to blame. world, a world that even after you step outside Staff Writer mainder of the show. Just hours be- At any rate, the power was switched of the theater doors will surely never leave you. fore the start time, however, another back on after just a few minutes, but “Triplets of Belleville” is a film set to a rhythmic Saturday night’s show at Eclectic crisis emerged. it was too late to save the evening. tune of arresting idiosyncrasies where, alongside was an interesting spectacle: the per- “I was supposed to pick up the Rather than play for another half the film’s unforgettable visual flair, Chomet crafts formance of headliner Nguzunguzu artists of Nguzunguzu at 6 p.m., but hour, Nguzunguzu decided to call it a whimsical audial realm, sparse on dialogue, but (pronounced en-GOO-zoo-en- by the time I got to the airport, their quits. filled to the brim with the joy and vigor of 1930s music-hall jazz. Perceptively GOO-zoo) was beset with problems, manager texted me saying that they “I was like, ‘Well you signed up blending styles, locations, and eras, the film succeeds at creating nostalgia although they were met by the or- had missed the plane,” Rosenbloom for a 90-minute set,’ but they were while presenting a world that is unendingly imaginative and pure. ganizers with an admirable tenac- said. a little pushy,” Rosenbloom said. “I ity. But it helped that the immense After leaving the airport without didn’t want to aggravate them too PARIAH crowd present was already in such the group he was supposed to meet, much because I really did like what 2011. USA. Dir: Dee Reese. With Adepero Oduye, a good mood from the party atmo- Rosenbloom then received another they had done. I realized that it was Kim Wayans. 86 min. sphere established by the opening text from Nguzunguzu’s manager, pretty out of their comfort zone; THURSDAY, September 11. 8 p.m. FREE. acts. telling him that duo’s luggage was they’d had a pretty stressful day, los- Presenting a young African-American wom- The concert kicked off at on the plane and waiting at Hartford ing their baggage and missing their an living in Brooklyn and embracing her iden- 10 p.m. with a set by student DJ Airport. By this time, however, flight. So I cut them some slack. I tity as a lesbian, “Pariah” is a resonant film that Calhoun Hickox ’15 under the name Rosenbloom was already back on was like, ‘Fine, you ended up playing succeeds in its mastery on both technical and DOXA. His music was an interesting campus. Ultimately, the group man- an hour long set. Zaman could play stylistic fronts. Set to an emblematic alternative start to the show; it was much darker aged to catch a train to New Haven an hour and fifteen at the end.’” soundtrack, director Dee Rees pulls uniformly and techno-heavy than the rest of and make it to campus around 10:40 Zaman DJed a loud and frantic excellent performances from across the film’s cast, the night’s sounds. His music started p.m. They started playing just 10 set of remixes, managing to regain revealing raw honesty through each of the film’s out slow, building in tempo as time minutes later than originally intend- some of the momentum lost in the complex characters. Bradford Young, an award- passed yet still retaining a haunting, ed, at 10:50 p.m. chaos. By this point, however, the winning, up-and-coming cinematographer, and almost discordant feel. Nguzunguzu played a diverse ballroom had unfortunately cleared the man responsible for bringing beauty to such A performance by Jaime de mix. Almost every song had a strange out. films as “Mother of George” and “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints,” brilliantly cap- Venecia ’15, also known as JDV+, double layer to it. At the forefront Yet looking back, it would defi- tures the available light in every frame, revealing rich colors throughout the followed DOXA. His work was far were the songs they were mixing, nitely be unfair to say that this series film’s world. These traits support a moving lead performance by Oduye, who more energetic and fast-paced, lend- mostly consisting of fast-paced hip- of obstacles stopped it from being masterfully navigates lyrical dialogue and a full range of emotions, and reveals ing itself well to the growing crowd hop and R&B samples, even in- an enjoyable night. Throughout the the confusing complexities of self-definition and love. It’s a film that avoids that filled Eclectic. Unbeknownst to corporating a little Rihanna at one concert, audience members were let- stereotypes and moves with confidence. most of the audience members, how- point. However, these were all ac- ting themselves go, even jumping on ever, a series of crises was unfolding companied by some of Nguzunguzu’s the stage and dancing with the per- JAWS behind the scenes. own produced work: synth-heavy, formers. DOXA and JDV+ deserve a 1975. USA. Dir: Steven Spielberg. With Roy Scheider, The first major issue had oc- slow-paced beats that gave the songs lot of credit for playing excellent sets Robert Shaw. 124 min. curred about a week earlier, causing a dreamlike feel. It was this blending in the face of the looming issues. FRIDAY, September 12. 8 p.m. $5. a last minute rescheduling. of a fast-paced overlay with a much And, despite the crises, Many consider this movie as playing a pivotal “Basically, they were trying to moodier background that made the Rosenbloom still felt positively about role in changing Hollywood’s production/distribu- make a show in New York at 3 a.m.,” music so unique. how the show went. tion model. Backed by heavy advertising and released said Jacob Rosenbloom ’15, the At 11:50 p.m., the ballroom “Last year I planned a show in instantaneously nationwide in thousands of theaters, show’s organizer. “Originally, I had suddenly lost all power, much to the WestCo basement, and I thought “Jaws” became the highest-grossing film of all time, them set to play from 12:30 to 2 a.m. the confusion of both the audience it was a great show, everyone who and helped establish the summer as the prime season I never said this was an early show; and the two musicians on stage. came thought it was a great show, but for blockbuster releases. Moreover, it marked a shift I had said this was something that As it turned out, the electricity to the problem was there were only 10 in Hollywood’s strategy for producing high-budgeted would go until 2 a.m. and I expected the ballroom had been deliberately people who came,” Rosenbloom said. films with easily understood concepts, a model that to have them booked until 2 a.m.” cut; somebody most likely flipped “This time it was the complete op- has certainly proved enduring. Spielberg’s breakout Rosenbloom navigated around the fuse in the building’s basement. posite, and I had a good time. Seeing picture is truly one of the most tightly- and well-constructed action thrillers to ever the issue by having Nguzunguzu Rosenbloom suggested that compet- 400 people excited for something I grace the screen, and it will surely leave you on the edge of your seat from start to stay on until 1:15 a.m., with Saarim ing parties, jealous of the show’s large organized really means a lot to me.” finish.

PEEPING TOM 1960. UK. Michael Powell. With Carl Boehm, Anna Massey. 101 min. SATURDAY, September 13. 8 p.m. FREE. Finishing off our second week is Michael Powell’s “Peeping Tom,” the second of three movies in this cal- “She’s basically the Kardashian of Wes 2015.” endar’s “Masterworks in Color” mini-series. The story depicts a disturbed man who rigs a camera with a gun, filming his victim’s grisly reactions while being mur- dered. The film was extremely controversial upon its release, but has gone on to be deemed a masterpiece, NOMINATE noted for its complex psychological themes that just may have been a bit too shocking for 1960 British au- diences. Martin Scorcese praised the film (along with Fellini’s “8 1/2”) for saying “everything that can be said about filmmaking, about the process of dealing A WESCELEB with film, the objectivity and subjectivity of it, and the confusion of the two. ‘8 1/2’ captures the glamour and enjoyment of filmmaking, while “Peeping Tom” shows the aggression of it, how the [email protected] // [email protected] camera violates. These are two great films that deal with the philosophy and the dan- ger of filmmaking. From studying them you can discover everything about people who make films, or at least who express themselves through films.” TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS arts • 9 Van Houdt: Renowned Pianist “Frank” Confuses Balances Beauty and Noise in And Engages By Ali Jamali the main focus of the movie is Jon, Staff Writer who struggles to find his place in the Connecticut Debut Performance band and gets particularly interested Have you ever wondered in Frank and the story behind his Continued from front page dral, broadcasting nature recordings. ested in the piano’s contribution to what it’s like to spend more than mask. Thankfully, the movie manag- Each recording began at a different the piece and the role that chance a year in a small Irish locale com- es to keep Frank mysterious enough pieces, all of which experimented time, creating a layered, though not played in the composition. posing an album? How about do- to hook viewers until the end. with innovative, and sometimes muddled, audio backdrop. “I was trying to figure out if [the ing so alongside a man wearing a At first, I was doubtful of the uncomfortable, sound combina- The placement of the stereos, piano notes] were about chance,” huge fiberglass head? If either of movie for casting Fassbender as a tions. In the first piece, “Chimanzii van Houdt said, worked as a tool to Laurin said. “That’s one thing we’ve these two interests you, “Frank” character who is unable to use any [Latticce]; Double” (1988) by com- provide an interactive experience for been studying in my class: what should be on your movie bucket kind of facial expression. Frank’s poser Jerry Hunt, a diverse set of the seated audience. musical sounds are determined by list. character must solely communicate sounds mingled with volume shifts “The idea of Michael Pisaro’s chance and what aren’t.” Inspired by Frank through his voice and body move- to create a rich sound and drama. piece is that everyone has an individ- Today’s music industry is in Sidebottom, the alter ego of the ments, though Fassbender is known Despite these multiple composition- ual experience depending on where a constant state of transition, and British mu- for making al components, van Houdt brought he is in the space,” van Houdt said. the once-obvious stratifications be- sician Chris the best use of rawness and authenticity to the per- “Though seated, it is as though the tween musical styles have become S i e v e y , his face in his formance, experimenting with the audience is walking around.” delineated. In collaboration with “Frank” is works such as identity of various objects without While the nature recordings composers, van Houdt pushes the odd, pleas- “Shame” and manipulating their identity. Rather, rolled, Pisaro’s piece required play- boundaries of music with obscure ing, memo- “Fish Tank.” he isolated and highlighted one vari- ing sound bites from the computer noises and uncommon instruments. rable, and, However, I able: their sound. and contributing very sporadic pia- He also encourages the listener to to some ex- must say that Van Houdt disassociates his no lines. This process was somewhat think beyond the preconceived no- tent, endear- after 30 min- music from the instrument or object improvisational, as van Houdt had tion of a beautiful and refined mel- ing. It starts utes into the he plays and instead has a more con- to listen and pick up on different ody. off with Jon movie, any ceptual approach to musical tools. audio signals. “People might not enjoy all of (Domhnall doubts that “Most of the music I do is not “I scan the frequencies of the the sounds,” van Houdt said. “The G l e e s o n ) , I had about about the instruments,” van Houdt field recording to determine what sounds are also about some ugly an indepen- F a s s b e n d e r said. “It’s about the concepts and al- notes I play,” van Houdt said. stuff. So it might be hard to listen dent musi- were totally ways about the sound.” “Sometimes the audience will hear a to. But life is not always pleasurable cian, walk- destroyed, and Van Houdt’s performance em- piano tone going near the tone sug- and neither is music.” ing along a I was hooked. braced the abstract and conceptual gested in the field recording. In this Raw, confusing, and at points beach try- Gyllenhall is even further in subsequent pieces. piece, that is my role.” undeniably beautiful, this perfor- ing to find also at her best In Michael Pisaro’s “Fields Have Caroline Moyer Laurin ’17, mance activated our imaginations inspiration as an unwel- Ears #1” (2008), a quadrophonic who attended the concert for her and, using music as a didactic tool, for his new coming, badass piece, four stereo speakers were ar- class MUSC 109: Introduction to forced meditation on life’s undesir- song. We character. Her ranged in each corner of the cathe- Experimental Music, was inter- able grit and quiet beauty. get to hear layered perfor- his thoughts mance adds ex- while he C/O AFI-AFIFEST.TUMBLR.COM tra spice to the tries to Frank was inspired by Frank movie. Behind make up Sidebottom, musician Chris her calm face, lyrics based Sievey's alter ego. there is an ag- on every gressive, frigid single thing woman, and yet that catches his attention. As it beneath that there is still a mysteri- becomes clear, he is definitely ous serenity. not making any kind of sensible The cinematography and progress until he coincidentally soundtrack are brilliantly done, meets an indie band. Jon gets to and they collaborate to ensure that join the band for a trip to Ireland your journey through the story is to record their new album. satisfying, both visually and aurally. We are introduced to the Ireland’s fog-shrouded scenery per- members of this small band, fectly fits the film’s soundtrack. which includes Don (Scoot Overall, Frank is not your McNairy), the manager; Clara weekend, late-night kind of movie. (Maggie Gyllenhaal), the aggres- It requires your attention, and it sive Theremin player; and Frank will reward you in exchange for the (Michael Fassbender), the band’s time you commit to watching it. leader, who wears a giant fake Fassbender shows us his flexibility

LEX SPIRTES/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR head. Every member of this band as a talented actor who doesn’t even Classically-trained Reinier van Houdt embraces improvisation and technology in his performances. has a distinctive backstory, but need his face to be fully expressive.

Do you like to dance? Do you want to dance at Wesleyan? AUDITION FOR THE WINTER DANCE!

A dance concert that closes the semester with pieces choreographed by Junior and Senior Dance majors

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Time: 4:45–5:45 PM OR 6:00–7:00 PM Place: Bessie Schönberg Dance Studio 10 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 food Kickstart Without Food Chemicals of the Week: Caffeine: Energy- Astaxanthin and Cantaxanthin By Emma Davis generated through farming, there Wild salmon derive their pinkish Food Editor would only be enough salmon for color from snacking on krill, which Boosting Food each person worldwide to have about contains the carotenoids astaxanthin This week’s chemicals are a bit a serving a year, explained reporter and cantaxanthin. Farmed salmon, By Katya Dajani gestion process. Because of this, more controversial than most, as they Tamar Haspel in The Washington meanwhile, receive carotenoid supple- Contributing Writer apples don’t cause a post-buzz relate to the debate about farmed and Post in 2013. ments in pellet form, which the FDA crash. wild salmon. So what’s the big fuss over farmed requires producers to label as “color Between classes, extracurricular Dark chocolate can also Demand for farmed salmon has salmon? Not only is it harder on the envi- added.” Without these added carot- activities, and socializing, it’s no won- serve as an appropriate substitute been on the rise since the 1970s, ronment, it’s also less nutritious, accord- enoids, the farmed salmon would be der that so many college students find for coffee. While dark chocolate when commercial aquaculture was ing to Prevention.com. In fact, word on a grayish-white color, says the Coastal themselves in a constant battle with has small amounts of caffeine, it first established. In fact, global salm- the street is that farmed salmon is inject- Alliance for Aquaculture reform. fatigue. This never-ending struggle is also contains polyphenol, which on consumption has tripled since ed with dye to appear just as blushingly Thus, the question is: would you usually solved with a single chemical: is a type of antioxidant thought 1980, and two-thirds of salmon eaten pink as the wild-caught variety. eat salmon if it looked like cooked caffeine. For many students, this means to have numerous health proper- in the United States is now farmed, Of course, the reality of farmed tuna? Until farmed salmon stop re- regular trips to Pi Café for a much- ties that may protect against heart according to reports by the World fish colorants isn’t nearly as heart- ceiving astaxanthin and castaxanthin needed coffee or iced chai charger. disease, osteoporosis, and some Wildlife Fund. Without the salmon stopping as the conspiracy theory. supplements, I guess we’ll never know. While caffeine may provide a types of cancer. Some researchers temporary buzz, it often has other, less believe that polyphenols may in- desirable effects. Not only do caffeine crease serotonin levels in the brain highs inevitably end with a “crash,” (a chemical that contributes to the they can also be detrimental to sleep feeling of happiness), reducing How to Deal with a Food cycles and overall sleep quality. lethargy. Fortunately, coffee isn’t the only Eggs and other protein-rich way to stay awake during your 9 a.m. foods can help sustain energy lev- class. Foods such as apples, dark choc- els as well. In addition to contain- Allergy at Wesleyan olate, and eggs can provide a similar ing all nine essential amino acids, energy boost while helping you avoid eggs are also rich in vitamins and By Erica DeMichiel system in place for those who need to not only is seafood something I have the unwanted side effects of caffeine minerals. Vitamins such as ribofla- Food Editor avoid specific ingredients. to be conscious of at home being that (and also the line at Pi). vin can assist with energy produc- “Once we meet with a student it’s a staple in African cuisine, but I Let’s start with apples. Instead of tion in cells. Dealing with a food allergy and identify their dining needs, we often have to be extremely cautious the substantial dose of caffeine that Perhaps the easiest way of while living away from home can be create a plan,” Rossner wrote. “We when dining outside.” a cup of coffee provides, a medium- fighting fatigue, however, is drink- a stressful experience, regardless of have done plans where management Though Adarkwa finds Bon sized apple contains about 15 grams ing plenty of water. Feeling tired is the allergy’s severity. Self-serve din- will communicate the menu via email Appétit to be very tractable to the of natural sugar. The body’s digestion a common symptom of even mi- ing brings the fear of cross-contami- with a student, they tell us what they needs of its diners, she says there are of this glucose triggers blood flow, nor levels of dehydration. Simply nation, while not knowing the exact want that day, and we will be sure to still ways that the system could be im- making you feel more alert. Unlike starting your day with a glass of ingredients in prepared dishes results have it ready for them. We have cooks proved to better address issues regard- the effects of coffee, the energizing ef- water can help keep you alert in a lack of dietary control that could that will cook their meal in a separate ing food allergies. fects of apples are quite gradual and throughout your busy day as a col- have serious long-term health conse- sauté pan to be sure their food is safely “If anything, it would be nice to last for the entire duration of the di- lege student. quences if unaddressed. prepared (such as at the Mongo sta- know what’s being offered at Usdan At Wesleyan, Bon Appétit takes tion). We have even brought in some every day,” Adarkwa said. “I know allergies very seriously, and the service new products that students recom- there’s a menu available online but aims to make accommodations for mend to us such as breads, wraps, pas- with our busy schedules, sometimes Sriracha: A Spicy anyone who might have trouble navi- tas and sauces.” it’s hard to check before getting there. gating the dining options on campus. Communication with Bon If there were an email blast every day “Anyone with a food allergy Appétit is key when addressing a food or so on what’s being offered, it would should meet with our management allergy, but it is also important for stu- be easy to plan around it.” Food Pilgrimage team so we are aware of their dining dents to be familiar with the symbols Bon Appétit welcomes feedback needs and can make sure they are safe- listed alongside menu items in the din- from its diners, encouraging those ly dining in our cafés,” Bon Appétit ing facilities so that they can identify with allergies on campus to easily con- Regional Manager of Nutrition the foods they should stay away from. vey their dietary questions and con- Daniele Rossner wrote in an email to The goal is to create a safe dining expe- cerns to the service. As Bon Appétit’s The Argus. “Any food that contains a rience for all those with food allergies, policies make clear, food allergies are protein can cause a severe allergic reac- as well as those with other forms of di- serious medical conditions that should tion, even by means of cross-contact, etary restriction. not be taken lightly, and a continu- which is of high risk in any self-serve “I’m allergic to all seafood— ous dialogue between both students dining facility.” shellfish and anything and everything and the campus food service is an Even if a student is dealing with from under the sea,” said Bridget important way to ensure the safety of an allergy that is not categorized as a Adarkwa ’17. “It actually is pretty dif- all those who must be vigilant about “Big 8” food allergy, Bon Appétit has a ficult to deal with the allergy because what they’re eating.

NICOLAS DE SOTO-FOLEY/CONTRIBUTING WRITER Chili peppers at the Sriracha factory tumble onto the conveyor belt.

Continued from front page that the FDA enforces to kill mi- croorganisms. where they would be washed three The tour ends in the facility’s times and chopped to bits. Lastly, the newly-created (and super cool) peppers were mixed with two preserva- gift shop. Needless to say, I bought tives—potassium sorbate and sodium a poster, a shirt, and some snacks bisulfite—to form the base of the fac- I’m still working on, as well as a tory’s three products. pair of Sriracha briefs for a friend. The factory restocks its shelves And, after filling out a survey, I re- with this base throughout the season, ceived a complimentary, personal- as it operates throughout the year sized bottle of Sriracha. despite peppers’ only coming in for Huy Fong Foods is a great a few months. The base is stored in company to visit and support, espe- large blue barrels that are made, re- cially given that they are surprisingly used, and recycled on site. environmentally conscious and use To create the smooth and deli- exclusively Californian ingredients. cious Sriracha beloved by so many The sweet scents of garlic and chili tastebuds, the base is mixed with sug- pervade the factory air in a most de- ar, salt, garlic, distilled vinegar, and lectable manner, provoking the desire xanthan gum. The bottles embossed to dash to the nearest diner to devour with the iconic rooster, Mr. Tran’s a meal doused in the extraordinary Vietnamese zodiac sign, are filled rooster sauce. Unfortunately—if not with sauce shortly after production. ironically—the restaurant we drove They are inspected, boxed, and left to after our factory tour carried only to sit for the designated time period Tabasco, and we had to make do. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS SPORTS • 11 Field Hockey Team Overtime Toils Spoil Women’s Unable to Beat Soccer Home Opener

By Felipe DaCosta The Argus. “This game and last year’s brave efforts alone were not enough to Bowdoin Bears Assistant Sports Editor game [were] very similar in nature. We deny Bowdoin from snatching three go up a goal and then they came back points in their first NESCAC contest By Grant Lounsbury the NCAA rules, “A goal will only Wesleyan women’s soccer ar- and scored two to win the game. They of the campaign. Staff Writer be awarded when an attacker within rived at Jackson Field on Saturday returned most of their starters from a “[Bowdoin] had many good goal the circle plays the ball legally. [FIH afternoon to open up conference very successful 2013 campaign and play scoring opportunities turned away The field hockey team opened Rule 8.1 “Own Goal” will not be play and attempt to sweep Bowdoin with lots of confidence. We struggled to by stellar play from our goalie Jessica conference play this past Saturday in use.]” During the offseason, the soccer squads on the day. In the keep up with their speed at times. “ Tollman,” Meredith said. “We also hosting reigning NCAA DIII Federation International de Hockey second act of the day’s soccer ac- This time around, defeat was just had a few quality chances but they had National Champions Bowdoin (FIH) decided to remove Rule 8.1, tion, the Cardinals jumped to an as stinging for a Cardinals team that more and deserved the win in the end.” College. which stated that own goals would early advantage against their Polar fought endlessly to preserve its first lead For Meredith, the Cardinals will Despite never giving up, the count. Bear counterparts but struggled to of the year and came up short. be able to right the ship on their young Cardinals fell short to the Polar Besides the goal that was disal- maintain their lead, eventually fall- “We went into overtime this season if the team is able to stay alert Bears, 3-0. The Cards fell to 1-1 on lowed, the Cardinals did not have ing 2-1 in double overtime. The year,” Hardt wrote in an email to The for the full 90. the season, while the Bears kicked many opportunities on offense, be- loss is the Cardinals’ second in the Argus. “And sometimes with overtime “It comes down to not only the off their 2014 campaign to repeat ing out shot 19-5 and managing opening two matches of their 2014 in soccer, unfortunate things just hap- team that plays the best but the team with a win, moving to 1-0. only three penalty corners compared campaign. pen. Both teams had chances, and they that makes the [fewest] mistakes,” “It’s a great start to the season; to the Bears’ eight. The Redbirds wasted little finished a crucial opportunity in the Coach Meredith added. “We need to I think Bowdoin is a great team, and “I think we had our ups and time to open the scoring, netting a box in overtime whereas we did not. In focus on not making costly mistakes at we were right there with them,” said downs,” said Captain Anna Howard goal within the first five minutes of soccer, the whole game just sometimes crucial times in the game.” Captain Hannah Plappert ’16. “It’s ’15. “There were times when we the game. The Cardinals first goal comes down to that one little moment, Despite the score line, there are a shame because we don’t really feel played really well as a team and of the season came when Captain and they finished a great play to win the still plenty of positives to draw out of that the score reflected our play.” had our moments, and other times Katy Hardt ’15 delivered a search- game, even though we put out a great a game where the Cardinals were able Three minutes into the game, [when] we kind of played more as ing ball from the far touchline to effort for 90 plus minutes. It hurts. A to grab a goal in the first ten minutes. the Bears had their first penalty individuals and it definitely showed, the top of the Bowdoin 18-yard box lot. But we did a lot of great things in Hardt takes the result as a crucial lesson corner of the contest. With a clean which was a bummer.” where midfielder Madeline Keane this game. We controlled the game for for the team to learn in the early goings setup off the inbound, the Bears Despite the loss, Coach Klecha- ’16 was positioned perfectly to de- periods of time, had a number of good of the 2014 campaign. quickly took the early lead as the Porter was pleased with the ef- liver a deft touch into a dangerous scoring chances, and kept our team “It means that we know where we ball deflected off the post and into fort, highlighting the depth of the position. Defender Marisa Yang ’16 spirits up despite the really hot condi- are fitness wise and we know how good the back of the net. Ten minutes lat- Cardinals’ bench. ran onto Keane’s pass at the goal tions. Like I said, soccer just works like a top team in our conference is,” Hardt er, the Bears found themselves in a “Our subs did a really nice job line and delivered a bolt of a shot to that sometimes, especially in overtime. wrote. “We need to continue to focus similar situation, on another penalty coming into the game and changing the keeper’s left to put the Cardinals I think we definitely could have come on us and to get better every practice corner. Once again, the Bears pre- the energy when needed,” Coach ahead. Keane and Hardt were both out with a win. But Bowdoin put up a and learn from every game.” vailed and led the Cards 2-0. Klecha-Porter said. “Sometimes credited with assists for their efforts. good fight. They are a very respectable If anything, this Saturday’s home After giving up the second goal, when you have substitutions there is Following the strike that opponent.” opener is an indication of the team’s Head Coach Patti Klecha-Porter a lull in the play, [but] I didn’t think put them ahead, the Birds would Key to the Cardinals’ competitive commitment to a gritty, defensive, and called a timeout in an attempt to so, I think they actually picked up be on the defensive for the bet- bout against an experienced Bowdoin hardworking style of play. stop the bleeding. The Cardinals, the play.” ter part of the match. Dealing squad was the stellar play of goalkeeper “As our coach says to us, ‘we re- feeling rejuvenated, went on the at- Before heading up to Boston with an unrelenting Bowdoin at- Tollman. A stalwart veteran between spect all of our opponents, but we fear tack for the first time. Plappert had to face Wellesley College on tack the Cardinals fell behind in the posts, Tollman notched 12 saves none,’” Hardt said. a great look off the Cardinals’ first Wednesday in what will be the first the shots column 26-8. Although in her efforts to keep the Cardinals’ The Cards resume action this penalty corner of the game, but the of four straight games on the road the Cardinals survived the first hopes of getting a positive result out of Wednesday, Sept. 10 at home against Bears’ goalie made a terrific stop to with two in conference and two out hour of the match unscathed, the their home opener. However, Tollman’s Vassar College. deny the Cards. of conference games, the Cardinals Polar Bears crawled back into the “I think we had some opportu- will be returning to the practice field matchup with a 16-yard blast that nities that we really missed because for some fine tuning. proved to be too much for keeper even in the first half for about 10 “We expect to definitely work Jess Tollman ’15 in the 66th minute minutes we were in our offensive on [our] mini-skills like commu- of play. end after they scored their quick nication, talking with each other, Deadlocked at the end of regu- goals,” Coach Klecha-Porter said. knowing where each other are [on lation, the Cardinals conceded the “Give them credit, those are goal the field], reception, moving up to game-winning goal to Bowdoin in on corners and [we were] outnum- the ball, and if we blunder, not just the 105th minute of play a header bered.” stopping and getting down on our to the left side of the net off of a The Cardinals’ best oppor- selves but keeping the momentum corner kick. On a day where blister- tunity came at about the midway going.” Howard added. ing heat and humidity beat down point in the first half. After moving Plappert has high hopes for the on both teams for 105 minutes of the ball well and discombobulating team as it enters this four-game road play, victory was just not in the the defense, the Cardinals took the trip and looks to get back into the cards for Wesleyan team who suf- shot and found the back of the net. win column. fered a similar scoreline in its last Everyone on the sideline started to “We know what we have to do matchup with Bowdoin in 2013. cheer, thinking that the Cards had and work on,” Plappert said. “For “The weather was unbear- cut the lead in half. To everyone’s us, it’s about playing with more ably hot for both teams and tempo surprise, the goal was called back due confidence and taking control and slightly lower than would be ex- C/O WESLEYAN.EDU to the fact that the ball had made setting the pace of the game, which pected of a NESCAC game,” Coach The women’s soccer team played a tight game on Saturday, ending in contact with a Bowdoin player’s stick I think will be easy for us to do in Eva Meredith wrote in an email to a loss for the Cards in double overtime. on its way to the goal. According to these next couple of days.” Led by First-Years, Women’s Tennis Dominates DI Teams in Doubles Invitational Tournament

By Daniel Caballero Fried said. “I think this will become about the future of the two of them as many competitive appearances for the can come together and be a cohesive Staff Writer an annual staple on our fall schedule.” a team and our doubles in general for team. This year, she will be looking to part of the team. Eudice Chong ’18 and Helen the year.” change that and have a bigger role on “I think that Maddie has been The women’s tennis team Klass-Warch ’18 were arguably the The second doubles squad, made the team. somebody that all the other players on emerged victorious from the Sacred strongest doubles team, going unde- up of Dasha Dubinsky ’18 and Aashli The final doubles squad taken to the team respect in terms of her ap- Heart invitational last Saturday, Sept. feated in the tournament. Their first Budhiraja ’18, finished the tourna- the tournament was composed of new- proachability, her accessibility, and her 6. Although poor weather forced a few match against Bryant got off to a bit of ment with a 2-2 record. With strong ly appointed team Co-Captain Maddie genuine concern for her teammates,” afternoon match cancellations, the a rocky start and required both players wins posted over Fairfield University, James ’16 and returning starter Jessica Fried said. “I think that as she moves doubles-only tournament provided to adjust to each other. However, after 6-2, and Sacred Heart, 6-3, the two Seidman ’16. Going 2-1, the two had a into her junior year, she’s using all of Wes the opportunity to test the waters coming up with a close 6-4 victory, first-years showed that they will- cer rough time against Bryant University, that in a role as a team leader and so against strong Division I competition. they started really clicking as they easily tainly bring an immediate boost to the losing 3-6. However, they easily han- far, she’s been doing it very effectively.” Going 8-3 overall, the freshmen dou- dispatched University of Hartford, 6-0. Cardinals side this season. dled University of Hartford, defeating The next stop for the Cardinals bles squads played unfazed by the fact They followed up with another two The third group consisted them 6-2, and cruised by Sacred Heart, will be on Sept. 26-28 at Williams that this was their first time participat- victories against Fairfield University, of Nicole McCann ’18 and Ella winning 6-1. for the ITA Regional Championship. ing in the Sacred Heart Invitational, 6-1, and Quinnipiac, 6-0. Lindholm-Uzzi ’17. Going 2-1, This year will be one filled with In the past three years, Wesleyan has and that they were playing against “I think that in a phrase, [Chong they easily defeated University of responsibility for James, as she will not come up with many wins at the Division I talent. and Klass-Warch] were extremely im- Hartford, 6-1, but had a more diffi- look to captain a young squad that tournament, posting a 4-11 cumula- Head Coach Mike Fried appreci- pressive,” Fried said. “I left the tourna- cult time against Fairfield and Sacred includes five incoming first years. At tive record. However, in light of this ated that the invitation was extended to ment impressed with the communica- Heart University, where they won and this early stage in the year, it is ap- past weekend’s efforts and the strength Wesleyan this year. tion, support, and chemistry amongst then lost by the smallest of margins. parent that this new group of players of the new class of recruits, this year “To be able to play five Division I all of our teams. But they put it togeth- Although Lindholm-Uzzi was on last is brimming with talent, but it will be could be the start of a significant turn- teams in-state is a great opportunity,” er so quickly that I’m very optimistic year’s squad, she was not able to make on James’ shoulders to ensure that they ing point for Wesleyan tennis. 12 THE WESLEYAN ARGUS sports TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 Men’s Soccer Cages Polar Bears Men’s Tennis 20 for in First Conference Game 20 at Invitational tent with a win and a valuable les- By Asher Young something we started to do as a team son. Staff Writer toward the end of last season, but “The moral of the story was we have a sense of unity on the team just don’t be afraid to take shots,” The men’s tennis team was un- this year that I think everyone can he said. “Coach [Wheeler] was say- stoppable this past weekend at the feel. There’s a much smaller gap be- ing you gotta take shots. Stuff hap- Fairfield Invitational, going unde- tween the skills of the best player to pens when you take a shot.” feated in 20 doubles matches played the bottom spot.” With a 2-1 lead, the Cardinals by five different doubles teams. Hicks, Liu, and Lyon agreed tightened up defensively for the “I guess it really couldn’t have that Wesleyan’s camaraderie carried last ten minutes and held the Bears gone too much better,” Head Coach their team on Saturday, noting that off to secure the victory. Although Mike Fried said. “We didn’t really go each time an opposing team began this match will plainly read as a into it with too much. We try actu- to cheer on Saturday, the Cardinals victory for Wes in the conference ally to not go into tournaments or countered with at least three players standings, Hardesty and his team- matches with too much of an expec- yelling from the sidelines, “Let’s go, mates know that there is room to tation one way or the other, but just Wes!” improve. to go out and focus on the individual “The chemistry is way more “Getting two wins is really points at hand. It is certainly gratify- collaborative this year,” Liu said. great, but they were narrow wins,” ing to have that dominant of a result “Before it was super competitive be- Hardesty said. “They weren’t our though.” cause everyone was fighting for lad- best games. Neither one of them Captain Sam Rudovsky ’16 and der spots, but now it’s competitive in JONAS POWELL/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER were. And Coach always says it’s Jake Roberts ’17 held down the top a good way, like trying to push your The men’s soccer team put on a strong showing against Bowdoin, actually a good thing that we’re not doubles spot for the Cardinals, going teammate to be better.” but they hope for improvement as the season progresses. peaking yet. When it really matters 24-11 in their four matches against The tournament marked an im- to peak, when the time is correct, the top two doubles teams from portant stepping-stone for the pro- By Daniel Kim open net so I finished it.” that’s when we should peak. So I Fairfield University and Hartford gram, which was plagued last year by Staff Writer Despite a lead to start the game, think it’s all coming together.” University. Newcomers Win Smith lackluster results from their doubles Hardesty said that the team’s nerves Of the three goals the team ’18 and Dhruv Yadav ’18 took on teams. While Wesleyan had a largely In its first match against a were high-strung through the first half. potted so far in the nascent cam- the second doubles spot and cruised successful season a year ago, finish- NESCAC opponent, the men’s soccer “The first fifteen minutes of the paign, two of them were made by to four wins in their first collegiate ing 9-6, the doubles teams went 21- team edged out Bowdoin in a 2-1 vic- game were shaky,” Hardesty said. “We first-years (the first being Cowie- tennis outing, going 25-14. 23. tory on Jackson Field despite a hot and hadn’t settled down enough. Even after Haskell’s in Wednesday’s game “We work a lot on staying in “We’re definitely looking for humid Saturday morning. the goal we were still a bit frantic, but against Eastern Connecticut State the moment and playing ‘one point [doubles] to be a strong point this The first Wesleyan goal was I think [in] the second half we settled University, and the second being at a time’ tennis,” Fried said. “On year,” Liu said. “That’s the only scored by newcomer Garrett Hardesty down a little bit and started to play Hardesty’s this past Saturday). This, the doubles court we work hard on thing we’ve been practicing so far ’18 early in the first period. Hardesty composed.” in combination with the return of taking advantage of the nature of this year in preparation for this tour- attributed his goal to the solid de- The second half started with a eleven veteran starters, makes for a doubles, which allows you to com- nament. The drills are different for fense that kept the ball farther up in Bowdoin goal in the 52nd minute. team posing threats from all players municate between every single point doubles, and you can feel it. There Bowdoin’s half of the field. The defen- The score remained tied at ones for 30 regardless of graduating class. with your partner and stay positive are a lot of volleying drills, but the sive pressure put Hardesty in the right minutes before another offensive op- “Coming in as a freshman, and focused.” mindset behind doubles is also dif- place at the right time, which led to portunity for Wesleyan began to take it’s kind of daunting to see [eleven Steven Chen ‘18 and Greg Lyon ferent from singles. In singles, some the scoring opportunity. shape in the last ten minutes of regu- returning starters],” Hardesty said. ’17, Michael Liu ’17 and Cameron people have a ‘wait it out’ mentality “[Bowdoin’s] defense had the ball lation, when Chris Kafina ’16 broke “But at the same time, I actually re- Daniels ’18, and Stephen Monk ’15 and be more fit than the other guy, and they played it to one of their cen- through the Bowdoin D to secure a ally liked it because it encourages and Cameron Hicks ’17 rounded out but in doubles you just have to go ter defenders,” Hardesty said. “Charlie lead for the Birds. In this case, home- you to push yourself. If you want Wesleyan’s final three doubles teams. after it.” Gruner [’17] stepped up and pressured field advantage turned out to have a to get playing time as a freshman “We were definitely more confi- The Cardinals compete in tour- the ball. The defender didn’t have any more literal meaning in assisting the coming into a team that has a lot dent than last year,” Lyon said. “We nament play again in the ITA region- options to pass [to], so he turned back Cardinals. of stud upperclassmen—it’s great knew we had a good freshmen core al championships, an invitational towards his own goal. When I saw “[Chris Kafina ’16] was assisted motivation.” coming in, so that was huge.” tournament hosted by Middlebury this, I took off towards goal because I by [Adam] Cowie-Haskell [’18],” After notching two wins in Returning every player from last with a limited number of spots for thought he’d pass it back to his keeper, Hardesty explained. “[Cowie-Haskell] their inaugural contests of the sea- year’s team has allowed the Cardinals players from each NESCAC team. which he did. [Gruner] actually got played him the ball, and Chris turned son, the Cardinals are hoping to to grow closer together as a team this The tournament is not formatted a bit of a touch—he went in for the towards goal and he had space. He ride their wave of momentum into season. Even though the Cards left by team, but rather by individual tackle and kind of slowed down the took a shot, and [the ball] dipped this coming week as they prepare early Saturday morning for the 9 players and doubles groups. It is the pace of the ball—so it ended up being and hit the ground before the goal. for two away games, one against a.m. first serve in Fairfield, almost an only time this fall that Wesleyan ten- almost a 50-50 ball with the keeper. I The keeper was already diving and it Roger Williams on Wednesday, hour from Middletown, Hicks said nis players will see fellow NESCAC was just there a bit quicker. I tried to seemed pretty savable, but it hit a rut Sept. 10, and the other against that everybody on the team showed players in competition. get a touch, and I don’t know if [the in the ground, and the keeper dove Wheaton on Saturday, Sept. 13. up early for the van ride. “Because it’s by invitation, it ball] just glanced barely off of my foot, and [the ball] just bounced over the “Wheaton has given us trou- “We were much more vocal has every NESCAC team and only but it either [nut]megged the keeper keeper.” ble in the past, so we’re looking than the other two teams,” Hicks the best players,” Fried said. “It’s re- or I bridged the keeper. Regardless, the Getting by with some luck, forward to what should be a good said. “We were definitely the loud- ally the biggest tournament of the ball kind of slipped through. I had an Hardesty shrugged his shoulders, con- one,” Hardesty said. est people on the courts, which is fall.” Volleyball Runner-Ups at Brandeis Tournament By Illan Ireland 25-27, 21-25), then Brandeis in five matches that went to five.” the occasion.” compiled 57 digs for the tournament, Contributing Writer sets before falling to Coast Guard Jen Farris ’16 shared Savage’s en- The Cardinals closed out the fifth setting her average at 4.1. Meanwhile, 3-1 in the tournament’s final match. thusiasm. “The tournament went re- set 15-12, making it the second five- offensive hitter Taylor’s performance With this year’s volleyball season First-years Sarah Swenson and Tyla ally well,” she said. “We fought hard set win for the tournament. Taylor led throughout the weekend helped her just underway, the Cardinals already Taylor led the Wesleyan attack versus and came out with some tough wins, the team with 15 kills while Swenson earn a spot on the nine-member all- have their sights set on November’s Emmanuel, combining for 38 of the which was awesome. Our team is hop- chipped in 14. Larson added 39 as- tournament team. NESCAC tournament. The team team’s 63 kills. ing to make the NESCAC tournament sists and Savage compiled 16 digs. The Overall, the team labeled the failed to reach the tournament in Senior Captain and setter Claire this year and we plan to work hard to team combined for seven aces. tournament a resounding success, both 2013 following several heartbreaking Larson made it all possible with an do so. Our [first-years] this year rock Wesleyan entered its final match collectively and for individual players. five-set losses, yet a victory against impressive 51 assists. On the defen- and I am excited to see what our team against Coast Guard weary from play- “The Brandeis tournament this defending conference champion sive front, libero Rachel Savage ’17 can accomplish this season.” ing ten straight matches in extremely weekend showed us how well we can Middlebury showed they possessed the scored 22 digs while sophomore Naja Up 2-0 against host Brandeis, humid conditions. Still, the team still play together as a team, and how much talent to match the conference’s best. Lewis compiled seven of the team’s the team lost the next two sets in put up a strong fight against the tal- fight we collectively have,” Swenson Expectations were high entering the 12 blocks. The team also served well nail-biting fashion and found them- ented Coast Guard team, splitting said. “It definitely instilled in me, and 2014 season. throughout the match, racking up 13 selves facing a familiar fifth rubber set. the first two sets before falling 25-16 I believe the rest of my teammates, a The 2014 Brandeis Invitational aces over the course of five sets. However, players stated that they felt in each of the final two. But the team confident and excited anticipation for this past weekend was the first oppor- “It felt good,” Savage said. “Last the energy on the court was different was not discouraged. Swenson cap- the rest of the season.” tunity for the team to prove they could season we lost a lot of our games in from past years. tured a team-high 14 kills while Abby The team will attempt to carry close out tough matches. They did so five [sets], but this tournament was a “Nobody panicked,” Savage re- Southam ’16 added 9. Larson totaled this newfound level of intensity and with authority, defeating Emmanuel big confidence booster because were called. “We knew we just needed our 121 assists for the weekend, averag- focus into this Friday’s matchup in a 3-2 nail-biter (28-26, 25-22, able to finish strong and win all of the momentum back, and everyone rose to ing 8.6 per set played, while Savage against Mitchell College.