Lockwood Vs. Ragsdale in Runoff Today UB

voLume 104, number 16 WWW.davidsonian.com Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Election results in: Lockwood vs. Ragsdale in runoff today Following Sunday’s debate, When asked how they would improve SGA, Lockwood focused on improving SGA presidential race results in the transparency of the organization by runoff between two candidates making students feel more comfortable attending the meetings, even tossing up Addie Balenger the idea of having a meeting in pajamas. Staff Writer Ragsdale stressed that SGA’s full potential as a well-functioning body could be reached On Tuesday, the Student Government by developing the leadership abilities of Association (SGA) announced that Chris each senator. More abstract in his response, Ragsdale ’14 and Pearce Lockwood ’14 Malden emphasized the need for SGA to will compete today in a run-off election for represent all organizations equally. student body president. Ryan Malden ’14 Ragsdale wished they would have joined the other two candidates in the fi eld, delved more into this topic. “I wish we had Ragsdale and Lockwood garnered the most more time to discuss the actual SGA and the votes, but neither received a 50% threshold, position of the student body president,” he warranting another opportunity for students said afterward. “I think that a more in depth to cast their ballots. discussion of the role of the SGA and the The presidential debate held on Sunday president would’ve helped voters decide.” night gave each of the candidates a chance Lockwood wanted to make clear after to deliver their platforms to the student the debate that he “feels the SGA mentality body. While the contenders touched on needs to change; it should return to serving many issues, the role of SGA, the drinking the students and leave the event planning to culture and the college’s presidential by-law our elected Union Board.” regarding the Presbyterian affi liation were Pearce Lockwood ‘14. Photo by Mark Sehnert the most sharply debated. See CATEGORY, page 3 Chris Ragsdale ‘14. Photo by Mark Sehnert

Student Honor Council UB CCRL ATC CECC Counduct Council Union Board Council on Campus Activities Tax Council Civic Engagement Student Solicitors: Representatives: and Religious Life Council Robin Malloch ‘14 President: Vice Chair: Noah Bricker ‘14 Meira McFarquhar ‘14 Cam Joe ‘14 Student representatives: Lionel Adabayeri ‘14 Chair: Gabrielle Garrard ‘16 Dheuris Rodriguez ‘15, Julia Ellis ‘14 Defense Advisors: Vice President: Sawyer Hicks ‘14, Runoff Runoff Fred Irving ‘14, Mary Dombrowski ‘16

Students participate in rally Celebration marks 40 years College Democrats attended were headed to the seventh annual Historic Weekend events bring alumnae cultural Affairs, led an interactive seminar Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ) march on constructs of femininity, which asked HKonJ to protest NC voter ID in Raleigh, NC. Organized by the NAACP back to campus to celebrate “What characteristics are in or out of the restrictions in partnership with other organizations, the history, refl ect on present feminine box?” event rallied support on a broad sweep of In other words, what behaviors and Laura Chuckray issues, including poverty, education and Caroline Queen characteristics does society deem appropri- News Editor equality. Web Editor ate or inappropriate for women? Attributes “One of the problems HKonJ tried to such as “graceful,” “polite,” and “agree- Friday afternoon, as most other students tackle was how to voice the problems of Davidson continued its celebration of able” immediately found a place inside the began the slow unwind into weekend mode, people not traditionally heard in NC poli- 40 years of coeducation on Sunday as stu- box, while “aggressive,” “demanding,” and six underclassmen boarded a van bound for tics,” said Bennett. dents, alumni and community members en- “promiscuous” were out of bounds. the state capital to begin what would be an The idea to attend HKonJ was intro- gaged in conversation about the past, pres- The lively group of Davidson women adventure in political activism. duced by Dr. Bob Zellner, a noted civil ent, and future of women on campus. examined the whiteboard then paused to The group of College Dems, which rights activist who delivered a lecture on The Davidson Women’s Awareness ask, “are these ideas antiquated, and who included the organization’s co-president, campus on Martin Luther King Day. “I was Committee (DWAC), led by Lauren Wil- has made these qualities seem outdated?” Rahael Borchers ’15, Rashaun Bennett really moved by his stories,” said Borchers. son ’14 and Christina Thavis ’15 organized Names of notable women such as Hillary ‘16, Pablo Zevallos ’16, Catherine Wu ’16, workshops, speakers and a dinner. Dr. Tae- Jean Paul Garcia ’16 and Colin Vaida ’16, See COLLEGE DEMS, page 2 Sun Kim, Davidson’s Director of Multi- See Coeducation, page 3

Amelia Lumpkin ’13 writes Rosie Kosinski ‘13 is currently Nick Cochran ‘13 became the about her personal experience showing her second senior art fourth player on the Davidson with the Davidson Trust, and exhibition in the Smith Gallery Men’s basketball team to pass how though it may not measure in the Visual Arts Center (VAC). his 1000 point mark on Satur- up to all her expectations, it is Her work primarily consists of day. The ‘Cats beat Appalachian still a necessary part of the Col- etchings. The exhibition runs State University for the second lege. through Feb. 18. time this season.

See PERSPECTIVES, page 8 See LIVING DAVIDSON, page 6 See SPORTS, page 12 News Page 2 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Office of Sustainability hosts launch event featuring organizations

The launch event featured cam- tor of Sustainability. Armed with years of campus and to demonstrate the idea of the trying to understand how sustainability en- pus organizations and their ap- experience in all three aspects of the triple triple bottom line. By involving a diverse compasses more interests than one might bottom line, Mittelstadt has demonstrated set of student organizations, we were able think. Those who attended were intrigued proaches to sustainability his passion and dedication to facilitating to show how sustainability relates to their by how sustainability was connected to the sustainable practices at Davidson. topics of interest, ranging from investment topics presented. Sparking that curiosity felt Liana Corwin Still a relatively young branch of the to social equity to the environment.” good,” said Mittelstadt of the community’s Staff Writer college, the Office of Sustainability had its Held from 3-6 pm in the 900 Room, the response to the launch event. launch event last week on Wednesday, Feb- event attracted a steady flow of students Looking at the broader picture, Mittel- Davidson College renewed its commit- ruary 6. With over 20 student organizations who not only enjoyed the carrot muffins, but stadt is looking forward to what is about to ment to sustainability in the fall of 2012, hosting tables at the Sustainability Fair, the who also asked intriguing questions about happen next. For him, the event helped him opening the Office of Sustainability and event demonstrated that sustainability per- what the triple bottom line means for them “design programming and think about how ushering in a structured program designed meates all aspects of Davidson, from the and how they could get involved. to incorporate sustainability frameworks to focus on the triple bottom line: ecologi- Student Investment Club to Free Word to The event was a successful spring pad into other organizations’ interests moving cal integrity, economic prosperity and social the Food Club. for the office into the wider Davidson com- forward.” equity. As Mittelstadt explained, “The purpose munity. At the helm of Davidson’s new venture of the event was to further establish the “The most exciting aspect for me was is Jeff Mittelstadt, the college’s first Direc- identity of the Office of Sustainability on the student, faculty, and staff interest in

Black History Month events inform campus, community

Tuesday, Feb. 5 during Common Hour, Dr. Brenda Flanagan host- ed a panel discussion addressing Davidson’s history of racial inte- gration. Panelists included former college President John Kuykendall ‘59; former professor and chair of the English Department, Tony Ab- bott ‘64; author and consultant Joseph Howell ‘64; and one of the first African American students at Davidson, Leslie Brown ‘68. A week later, Angela Davis visited campus and delivered the an- nual Wearn lecture, “Political Activism and Protest from the 1960s to the Age of Obama,” touching on everything from the Occupy Move- ment to immigration. The noted civil rights activists also delivered a podium discussion earlier in the afternoon entitled, “Black Panthers in the 1960s and 1970s, Black GIs, and West German activists.”

Angela Davis spoke in the afternoon in the 900 Room on the topic “Black Panthers in the 1960s and 1970s, Black GIs, and West German activists.” Davis later delivered the Wearn lecture in the Duke Family Performance Hall. Photo courtesy of Mark Sehnert

College Dems attend HKonJ march at capital, display activism Continued from page 1 NAACP, Rosyln Brock. Also included in the agenda of speakers In a conversation with Dr. Zellner following was Borchers, much to her own surprise. his lecture, Borchers asked for suggestions “In conference calls [with HKonJ or- about opportunities for students to become ganizers], I had offered to help in anyway more involved. Zellner then suggested the I can, and he asked if I could speak, but I HKonJ rally, and proceeded to put the Col- thought he meant in the smaller pre-rally lege Dems in touch with the Field Secretary. events …” she said. Friday night, Borch- “I think at Davidson, we kind of miss ers was informed she was to deliver a list of these opportunities for that idealized mas- demands on homelessness followed by two sive political mobilization…” said Borch- minutes of improvised speaking at the rally ers, who pointed to colleges such as UC itself. Berkeley in her hometown as a counter ex- Coincidentally, Borchers is also involved ample. “I thought it would be exciting to be with End Poverty in Charlotte (EPIC), a stu- able to give our students a taste of that.” dent organization that hosts homeless guests Upon arriving in Raleigh, the group par- on campus on weekends. Borchers said she ticipated in a spirited church service led by drew from this experience in her address to civil rights activists. The group then spent the crowd, which Bennett estimated at one the night with other college students for a point numbered 20,000 people. “voter suppression teach-in.” “The cool thing was that even though I Protesting the proposed NC voter ID re- just had this small little portion in the agen- strictions was a particular draw for the Da- da, I got to stand on stage in the company of vidson students, said Borchers and Bennett. all these civil rights leaders, and even dance Expected to be approved by NC Republican together,” said Borchers. Rahael Borchers ‘15 and Catherine Wu ‘16 attend the HKonJ rally. Six students partici- Gov. Pat McCrory, these restrictions, ac- Wu reported another highlight of the pated in the event held in Raleigh, NC. Photo courtesy of Rahael Borchers cording to Bennett, would “disenfranchise a event was when she and several other stu- lot of voters,” particularly minority groups dents were called onstage to represent their and young voters. respective minorities by North Carolina who are as passionate as I am about these great thing I took away from it.” The march itself was held on Saturday NAACP President, Rev. William Barber II. issues and aware that these issues are det- For more information about opportuni- morning and was capped off by speeches According to Bennett, the overall expe- rimental to our status as a state, our econo- ties to be involved with the College Dems, from notable civil rights and equality activ- rience is not one to soon be forgotten. “One my… seeing the real faces of those affected contact Rahael Borchers at raborchers@ ists, including the National Director of the thing I learned is that there are people in NC by the legislature’s decisions was another davidson.edu. News www.davidsonian.com Page 3 Category II elections conclude in SGA presidential runoff Continued from page 1 requiring an affiliation with the Presbyterian needs to be addressed, there are many more church, Ragsdale and Malden agreed the other issues that are equally relevant, and The questions concerning the drinking by-law did not coincide with the college’s some more important.” Runoffs: culture provided the most contentious community standards. Lockwood, on the Lockwood in turn supported his ability moments in the debate. Scott Matthews other hand, while fully supporting religious to lead over Ragsdale on several points. ’13, who moderated the debated, posed diversity, also understood how some “I was very pleased with the conversation SGA President: the question, “If you were talking to a trustees’ felt the need to honor the college’s we were able to facilitate, however, there tradition. clearly are some major differences between prospective student, how would you address Pearce Lockwood the drinking culture?” When the debate opened up to the Chris and I,” [sic] he said. While Lockwood said he would audience for questions, Amira Davis ’15 “First, while Chris did not express v. highlight how open the campus is in terms asked what attainable policy changes they a defined vision, I have an agenda and Chris Ragsdale of a lack of restrictions on who can enter would work to enact immediately upon have made strides to put my agenda into parties yet acknowledge a need to create assuming office. action. The second major difference is our more campus nightlife options such as a Ragsdale, in line with his earlier focus leadership style. My primary concern is to pub. Malden imparted a more discouraging on the need to address students’ stress, get things done for the students, thus I am outlook, expressing that the new policies promised to push for the grace period for committed to action rather than political UB Vice-President: surrounding Martin Court have made the major assignments the 48 hours following reputation.” community more exclusive. a break. Lockwood quickly reeled off four On Tuesday night, Lockwood Catherine Doyle Ragsdale, the final candidate to answer, measures: removing 14 person Martin Court reported that he received Malden’s public v. occupancy policy, creating a meal plan endorsement. mentioned his experience in answering this Megan Bannon question as a tour guide for the Admissions breakfast option at the Union, reducing the Nick McGuire ‘14 was elected vice- Office. Matthews, in turn, asked Ragsdale excessive prices for meals at Commons and president of SGA. to respond as if he were speaking to a reinstating super clusters for large groups of friend as opposed to giving a more scripted friends. reply. Ragsdale underscored campus safety, Following the debate, Ragsdale pointed Honor Council Defense Advisors: citing that students are always looking out to his experience in SGA as distinguishing for other students, while also recognizing him from Lockwood. “I’ve been working Votes may be cast in that there could be more options on the with SGA longer than Pearce, and I think Gabriel Perlow & Sam Castle weekends. All three candidates agreed that substantial experience working with the runoff elections v. alcohol education needed to be adjusted for the SGA and other senators is paramount Anna Ike & Alina Gomez incoming freshmen to better prepare them to being a good SGA president,” he said. online through when they encounter the drinking culture on “Additionally, Pearce has been hyper- campus for the first time. focused on alcohol culture. While I think Wednesday night. In regard to the presidential by-law alcohol culture is an important issue that Celebrating 40 years of coeducation, alumnae return to campus Continued from page 1 met and immediately connected with Stim- son at the dinner, “it’s tough to believe that Clinton, Madonna, Oprah, and Ellen DeGe- we are Davidson students 40 years apart, we neres fell at varying distances outside the have so much in common.” Indeed, Stimson box, and “Dr. Condoleezza Rice, is she even fondly shared her Davidson experience with Start Your Career on the board?” While these women certainly memories of her hall counselor, teammates, expanded the borders of the broader Ameri- eating house, and classes. can feminine box, the evening refocused Stimson praised President Sam Spencer in Accounting. on the women who built the feminine box and his wife Eva for their thoughtful, per- at Davidson. As Susan Cunningham Jonas sistent leadership and integral role in fa- ’77 phrased it, “Davidson invited us here, cilitating Davidson’s expansion into a co-ed then didn’t know what to do with us.” These college. President Quillen shared a similar women truly paved their own way, laying sentiment, making a special tribute to Spen- the foundation for today’s Davidson wom- cer, without whom she herself would not be en. at Davidson. Later in the evening, the Lilly Gallery Quillen also remarked that she aspires to buzzed with alumni stories about the early a similar impact by promoting Davidson’s experiences with classes, campus life, pro- accessibility to students of every race, eth- fessors, and male students who were not nicity, and sexual orientation. Although it necessarily on board with the sudden influx is a challenge to imagine Davidson without of estrogen. women, Davidson’s move toward co-educa- Their memoirs identify leadership, hard tion only took place four short decades ago. work, and love of life as the central values DWAC’s celebration gathered the champi- of the first Davidson women. One such ons of the original co-education movement Northeastern’s MS in Accounting/MBA for woman was keynote speaker Becca Stim- with the Davidson women of today, renew- son ’77, a chemistry major and three-sport ing our appreciation for co-education and non-accounting majors: athlete. Marisa Martinson ’14, a member of enhancing our present commitment toward t
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617-373-3244 [email protected] www.msamba.neu.edu News Page 4 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Empty shops on Main Street still occupied by gnomes Town representative offers in- and shop for Clark’s handcrafted gnome business owners that they would sculptures. Clark, a former theology profes- not receive a rent rebate in return sight into vacant space, though sor at Davidson, made a name for himself for their upfront expenditure, future of buildings unknown with his gnome and woodspirit sculptures making a deal economically un- beginning in the late 1970s. He opened feasible for many interested busi- John Soper Cairn Studio in the now vacant properties as ness owners. a way to sell and display his artwork. Clark According to Cairn Studio’s Staff Writer and Poteat still own the properties but have website, Clark’s artwork has at- Many students have begun to wonder shut down the museum and gift shop. tracted a very notable collector’s why there are multiple adjacent storefronts There are a few explanations why a new base which includes the likes of on Main Street that are completely empty business has not yet opened in one of those Charlie Daniels, Jeff Gordon and except for a few dusty old garden gnomes. spaces, despite massive interest. First, there Arnold Palmer. Those properties are not empty due to lack is extensive structural damage to each of the of interest, however. properties, averaging about $30,000 in re- “I probably get a dozen calls a week pairs per property to bring the building up about those spaces from interested business to code. The main repairs needed are a new owners,” explained Kim Fleming, the town HVAC system, roof repairs and the expul- of Davidson’s downtown manager. sion of water from the basement. If a tenant The properties have not always been were to lease those properties from Clark empty, though. In the early 2000s, those and Poteat, they would have to pay the re- storefronts were used by the property’s own- pair money upfront. Furthermore, Clark An occupant of the shop stretches lazily in the win- and Poteat have made it clear to prospective dow. The gnomes have occupied the storefront for the ers, Tom Clark and Joe Poteat, as a museum past decade.

Crime Log: 2/1 to 2/10

Classification Time Location Disposition Weapon on School 2/10/13 2238 Further Library Property hrs Investigation Recovered Stolen 2/10/13 0030 Ryburn Property Located Property hrs 2/10/13 1047- Larceny- All Other Outpost Property Located 0150 hrs Underage 2/10/13 0324 Tomlinson Dean Referral Consumption hrs 2/1/13 Public Urination Armfield Dean Referral 2300 hrs Underage 2/1/13 Consumption/ Public Armfield Dean Referral Urination 2330 hrs Giving False Fire 2/10/13 Little Dean Referral Alarms 0224 hrs Underage 2/10/13 0105- Richardson Dean Referral Consumption 0106 hrs

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Fire Calls 2 Vice 1

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Noise Complaints 1

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Disturbance 0 iving aviDson WWW.DAVIDSONIANL.COM D PAGE 5 Students bring ‘The Vagina Monologues,’ V-Day to campus Performance of feminist play Lin `13, an actress in the play, said. “Women tend to think that their vaginas look weird the centerpiece of events orga- and smell bad, but looking through my char- nized for V-Day movement acter’s eyes I see them as a beautiful hall- marks of who and what we are.” Michelle Wan The play organizers hope to raise aware- Living Davidson Editor ness in the Davidson community of undocu- mented assault towards women, and to turn Members of the Davidson community are the community into one where subjects like taking part in V-Day, the global non-profi t sexuality and sexual abuse can be openly movement to end violence toward women discussed. “Hopefully, this play will remind and girls. students and community members that A group of Davidson women will per- women experience so much unseen suffer- form the play “The Vagina Monologues” at ing, and yet we are still strong,” Vogel said. 7 p.m. today in Lilly Family Gallery. The “We are not defi ned by our suffering; this production is co-sponsored by fi ve organi- play is not about self-pity. It is about aware- zations — Changing Minds, Half the Sky, ness. It’s about showing that we are strong College Democrats, the Student Health Ad- in spite of the wrongs many have experi- visors and the Upsilon Mu chapter of Delta enced, and that we will stay strong, vocal, Sigma Theta sorority, Inc. and proud of our gender.” According to the website for the move- “I hope both men and women walk away ment (www.v-day.org) the “V” in V-Day from the performance feeling they can have stands for “Victory, Valentine, and Vagina.” conversations about issues they might not “The Vagina Monologues” was written in have been comfortable talking about be- 1998 by Eve Ensler, activist, feminist and fore,” Emily Rapport `16, an actress in the co-founder of the V-Day movement. play, said. Davidson women will play different “As for our male audience, I hope they characters that will present monologues can walk away with more appreciation and about various aspects of femininity, deal- respect for women after witnessing our va- ing with subjects including sex, childbirth, ginas (characters, not real ones) in all their menstruation and rape. “ ‘The Vagina glory,” Lin said. Monologues’ is about celebrating woman- Tonight’s event in the Lilly Gallery will hood, loving our bodies, and speaking out also include a silent auction. The proceeds against abuse. ‘The Vagina Monologues’ from the night will go to Safe Alliance, an is about refusing to stay quiet just because organization that serves victims of domestic what you have to say might make some un- and sexual abuse that is based in Charlotte. comfortable. ‘The Vagina Monologues’ is Students will also be participating in One about reaffi rming that we, as women, take Billion Rising, a global protest movement The Vagina Monologues will be performed tonight in the Lilly Gallery. Courtesy of the th up space,” Susanna Vogel `15, director and created to coincide with the 15 anniversary Upsilon Mu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc producer of the play, said. of the founding of V-Day, this year. Accord- The play features actresses from all class- ing to the V-Day organization, one in three During Tuesday’s Common Hour, Aman- residents’ minds,” Vogel said. “We want es, of various ethnic backgrounds and sexu- women will experience violence in their da McCann `15 led an introductory self-de- violence to stop being blindly accepted and al orientations. Kathy Bray, associate dean lifetime, or a total of one billion women. fense course open only to females. McCann endorsed by societal norms. We want dis- of student life, and Georgia Ringle, health During tomorrow’s Common Hour in the taught the Krav Maga self-defense system, course and expression to become the new educator, will also perform monologues. 900 Room, students will perform spoken which was developed in Israel emphasizes normal. We want women to feel empowered “I play a six year old girl who answers word poetry and choreographed dance piec- effective counter-attacks. to speak, and, perhaps, more importantly, questions about her vagina, such as what it es. Students will also be invited to write and “We hope V-Day will bring the issue of we want women to fi nd a community that is would wear and how it would smell,” Yuxi share their own “Vagina Monologues.” women’s rights to the center of Davidson ready to listen.” Music of ‘Les Miserables’ drains audience Exhausting Oscar-nominated of the movie. “Les Mis” tells a story of real its fi nal act, the acting is superb throughout emotional power, but the movie would be the fi lm. Hugh Jackman is amazing as Jean musical epic has no rests, but more affecting if it occasionally included Valjean, the movie’s central character. Anne actors on top of their game scenes of subtlety and nuance. For example, Hathaway, who is on screen for a surpris- the song “Do You Hear the People Sing?” is ingly short amount of time, gives a deeply Tommy Barquinero rousing and catchy, but it feels out of place moving performance as Fantine. Helena Staff Writer in the blood-soaked and devastating setting Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen are of the French Revolution. The all-time great a great duo, injecting the movie with some Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables” puts the movie musicals (“The Sound of Music,” much-needed comic relief. And the great pedal to the metal for two hours and thir- “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Chicago”) inter- Russell Crowe is fantastic as the movie’s ty-eight minutes, not once stopping to take a sperse scenes of showy fl ash with scenes of villain, the cold police offi cer Javert (Also, breath or to rest the vocal chords. The movie quiet emotion. Even “Chicago”, a movie full who knew Crowe could sing?). The actors presents a barrage of songs, many of them of exhilarating razzle dazzle, knows when to fully commit to the material, a dedication compelling, some of them heartbreaking, pause and refl ect. Such a balanced approach that is especially impressive considering some of them melodically unpleasant. The makes the songs more exciting and emo- that they had to do all of their singing live. best songs---“Who Am I?,” “I Dreamed a tionally impactful and gives the viewer time Despite its virtues, “Les Misérables” Dream,” “Master of the House”---either to grasp the ramifi cations of the plot. The gradually wears out its welcome. This is reveal raw, introspective emotion or, in the lack of balance in “Les Misérables” lessens certainly not the fault of the cast, nor is it the case of the rowdy “Master of the House”, the emotional investment of the viewer. fault of director Tom Hooper, who provides an unbridled burst of fun. The lesser songs, This is not to say that “Les Mis” is a the movie with moments of visual mastery. most of which take place in the fi lm’s sec- complete disappointment. In fact, the fi rst The problem is the movie’s structure, which ond act, feel like misplaced commercial hour of the movie is entirely riveting and jumps frantically from song to song without productions. immersive. The opening hour instills in the refl ection. I wish the movie spent more time Music is the driving force of “Les viewer a deep care for the fate of the char- with Jean Valjean and Cosette, the two char- Misérables.” Hardly any dialogue is spo- acters, most notably for Jean Valjean and acters whose experiences are most poignant, ken. In this regard, the movie is a faithful his adopted daughter, Cosette. The fi rst half rather than rotating through an extensive list adaption of the world-renowned musical of the movie immerses the viewer in visu- of supporting characters and subplots. “Les The stellar Anne Hathaway in her Acade- play. However, the unceasing musicality al splendor, and the songs are wonderful. Misérables” is far from being a bad movie, my-Award nominated role as the tragic Fan- of “Les Misérables” starts to feel a little re- While the movie becomes less musically in- but its impatience with its own story is frus- tine. Courtesy photo lentless and exhausting by the second half teresting and less emotionally rewarding in trating. Living Davidson Page 6 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Fashion enthusiast commemorates lifelong love Reporter reviews the spring runway collections and pre- views next season’s trends.

Grace Hauser Staff Writer We are two weeks into February, the month that one of my friends so insightful- ly dubbed “the worst month of the year.” “Think about it — It gets rainier and colder than it was in January, you have midterms before spring break, and then ... there’s Val- entines Day.” I’ve always been slightly ambivalent about the candy, flower, and card-filled hol- Kosinski working on a piece in the print- Baggy Bermuda shorts from Rag and Bone’s Spring 2013 show (left) and a dress with iday that, for many, is all about declarations Asian influences from Prada’s Spring 2013 collection (right). Courtesy photos making lab. Courtesy photo of love. For everyone else, Valentine’s Day is just a highly commercialized, ominous were very feminine and subtly flirty, a nice amount. Dresses and subtle boxy crop tops Studio art major reminder that we don’t have a “special change from the garments of the winter often had peek-a-boo cut outs or mesh pan- someone.” shows, which went in a very masculine eling — just the right balance of skin and This year, though, I’m going to try to direction with the return of Yves Saint “le conservativeness. exhibtion cur- keep an open mind about Valentine’s Day. smoking” pants suit, and lots of black and The spring shows also drew inspiration Though I may not have a special person in leather. Don’t get me wrong, I love some from the Far East — kimonos and orien- rently on display my life this year, I still have one thing to good leather pieces, but it’s nice every tal-inspired jackets were everywhere (and celebrate. This Valentine’s Day, I think I’ll once and a while to have some refreshing, will undoubtedly show up in the form of New etchings in VAC Smith celebrate my 18-year-long love affair with feminine pieces of clothing. cute wrap dresses, tops, and silken kimono fashion. After all, spring is coming up, One of the most interesting runway cardigans in stores). Gallery part of ongoing series which means end-of-season sales and, of trends from the spring shows was some- A list of catchphrase trends you can by senior studio art majors course, new ready-to-wear styles from the thing I have never before seen on the take away from the spring runway shows, spring runway collections. runways: baggy Bermuda shorts. Upon and apply to your shopping list, are these: Pooja Potharaju It may seem a bit late to be writing about first inspection, these shorts appear al- conservative flirtation (peek-a-boo cutouts Staff Writer the spring collections, given that the Fall most like a knee-length skirt. They are, and paneling), delicate feminine (lace, 2013 shows are hitting the runways now. however, a dramatic turn away from the embellishments, ruffles, and monochro- Artists have a way of evoking feelings But the fashion world is always two sea- hot-pants trend of last spring, showing matic mint, white, and cobalt outfits), and that audiences do not even realize exist until sons ahead of us. To me, it seems the per- instead, a knee sweeping, loose fitting chic geisha (hints of kimono sleeves, wrap they’re drawn to piece of art. Rosie Kosins- fect time to reminisce on the Spring 2013 (and undoubtedly comfortable), Bermuda dresses and tops). ki `13 does just that through the innumerous collections, so we have an idea of some of short. Now we can all have something to love pieces of fine art and photography in her the trends to keep an eye out for when they The more conservative shorts trend this Valentine’s Day. The return of com- repertoire. start to hit stores. carried its principles over into dresses and fortable and feminine clothing to the run- A studio art major originally from Je- I’m head over heels for this year’s tops of this spring, which, instead of bar- ways is certainly cause enough for me to rusalem, Israel, Kosinski is a lover of life spring runway trends. Most of the clothes ing too much skin, showed just the right celebrate my love affair with fashion! and soaks up every bit of beauty and bold- ness from her surroundings and turns it into a magnificent piece of art. Whether it be through photography, drawings, or sculp- Student profile: Have you met ... Elizabeth Welliver? tures, Kosinski finds an outlet to channel her feelings and share with the world a part of Yoga and tea enthusiast trees with me. herself and her background. shares her love for connecting What’s your favorite book? Current- Between high school and college, she ly, Love Poems from God, a book of writ- took a gap year, during which she travelled with the outdoors. ings by mystics across the ages and cul- to Australia, Ireland, Germany, and around tures. It shows the universal themes of love Israel, and had the opportunity to write, Sarah Taylor in every world religion. sketch, and read for inordinate periods of Staff Writer What is you favorite place in the time. She describes the experience as “sum- world? The camp I have been to since I ming up [her] passions” as it allowed her to Year: Freshman was eight has perfect campfire location visit all the places she desired to see and was Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland called Hashawha Nature Center. There is the foundation for much of her passionate Where did you attend high school? I a lake there that lights up with fireflies. I artistic curiosity. went to a medium-sized, public high school will always feel at home there. I think I’m In the spring of 2010, Kosinski was for three years and then I left for Pearson still searching for a place to which I really awarded the Davidson Trust-Neilson Schol- United World College in Victoria, British connect. I may find this place during my arship which allowed her to work in the Art Columbia for two years. So I did five years study on a Native American reservation Department and connect with various art of high school. The first day I got there I this summer. professors and other students who shared thought I was in Jurassic Park because of Hobbies? I like to have tea with people, her passion. Thus began her journey as one the ferns and the 200-foot tall trees and the do yoga, go on walks, read books (espe- of Davidson’s very own fine artists. Over ocean. I loved how alive the community cially books about reconnecting people to the years, she has produced countless pieces was. I lived with teenagers from 90-plus nature), paint and write letters. including inks, drawings, pastels, figurative countries and all the perspectives interact- What is something no one at David- pieces, sculptures, and photography that ed. The whole two years felt surreal, like son knows about you? “Before I came you can find promoted on her website,www. I was constantly transforming. Pearson to Davidson, I went by Liz and my older rosiekosinski.com. broke me down so I could find my own sister called me Lizard for at least half my Meticulous technique, precise strokes, identity as an American and as myself. life.” and an insatiate imagination fueled by the Memories that stand out to me include What’s your favorite quote or saying world around her, Kosinski is a must see dancing on stage to a Bollywood song for and why? “Even after all this time, the Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Welliver this month in the art department. Her second the first time, going to the observatory to sun never says to the earth, ’You owe me.’ senior art exhibition, will be on display in look at Jupiter, and jumping into the ocean Look what happens with a love like that. It Where would you most like to travel the Smith Gallery of the Visual Arts Center at night, but the profound moments came lights the whole sky.” — Hafiz (that you’ve never been to before)? An through February 18. from daily conversations. For instance I I think I learn about myself and about island called the Maldives. Holwa, one of loved the conversation I had with a class- my spiritual journey most from nature, and my best friends from Pearson, is like my mate from South Sudan about his journey it’s so true that our lives are not in any way sister from another continent. Before I met Correction: In “Dance Ensemble prepa- to get to the same place as me. earned with our gifts. With every pattern her, I knew nothing about the Maldives. rations for spring show well underway,” What is your idea of a perfect after- of creation we see our gifts emerge and She has taught me so much about what it from Feb. 6, Alison Bory was misidenti- noon at Davidson? I’d take a picnic to realize that the greatest things in life can means to be a woman and a woman of faith fied as Dance Ensemble advisor. Bory is my favorite bridge in the woods on the never be earned. It makes me look at the that I really want to see her culture and the advisor to Gamut Dance Company. Jan cross-country trails, catch crayfish in the sunrise every morning and be grateful for work she is doing to transform women’s Blodgett is Dance Ensemble advisor. stream, probably write poetry, and take that miracle. It reminds me that God is in education there. Then I want to go to India friends along who would enjoy climbing everything. and become a yoga teacher. 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Wrestling re- It’s like a...doop Febru-ha-ha 13, 2013 The Davidsonian placed with lap Winged Elf, Cupid, Losing Followers The State of the Union address definitely couldn’t come at a bet- dances at next ter time this week, watching it helps me practice my rhetorical strate- gies for creative truth as well as gives me pointers on my expressionless olympics Dear Cupid, future botox smile. Maybe As I sit here with an achy breaky heart and even more aching sinuses, I’m projecting, but do those See page 8 I wonder why you scheduled your annual massacre during such a pesti- eyebrows resemble a flatlin- lent time of year, as if the arrow in the back was somehow supposed to ing heart monitor? Maybe State of the make my erupting left sinus feel better. I’ve always wondered about the someday I’ll even be able to plural from of sinus- sinuses? Sinai? bend some of the billionaires union: toilet re- I supposed there is appropriate symmetry here, Moses kicking it Old in that room if I’m lucky. Testament on Sinai and saving the people from a plague or two while you For now, it looks like I’ll be mains unflushed clearly haven’t listened to the vagina monologue message and learned spending another fourteenth how to stop them. I mean, even the Pope retired this week. Just saying, of February with my faithful See 23 days ironic don’t you think? Speaking of Rome, St. Valentine got a whole day friend, Lady Godiva. Why dedicated to himself just for getting thrown to some non-metaphorical ruin a good thing? Until next lions. Everyone knows that emotional lions are worse anyway, in that year... “Has anyone seem my bow and arrow? Tens eyeing re- case why not St. Jude’s day, lost causes aren’t restricted to the cancer Did I leave it in my other diaper? ward at children’s hospitals. Love, 4ever A1one sults of sga run- off election “Argo” Sweeps Latvian Oscars, YOWL WRITER CAMPAIGNS FOR Affleck’s Wife and Children Spared See page 34 POSITION OF WORLD POPE RIGA, Latvia—For many around the United States, the Academy VATICAN CITY—While the rest of the campus was worried about stu- Tweets of Awards, or “the Oscars,” is the world’s most prestigious celebra- dent government elections this week, I have had my sight set on a much tion of the year’s best movies. With the ceremony less than two more prestigious title. Due to the opening up of the position of Pope I the Week weeks, the rest of the world is gearing up to present their opinions would hereby like to resign from my position as a Yowl writer and put on the year’s best films. Last Sunday, airing in competition with the my name in as a candidate for the world’s most powerful religious leader. Grammys in the US, Latvia observed its own recognition of the most While SGA is having long drawn out meetings about how to stop outlandish special effects and best horrible cinematography in Hol- light post kickers, I will be wearing my pope hat and tackling problems lywood. Ironically, despite vying for the same respect given to the such as the use of condoms by Catho- Oscars, the Latvia “Kristaps” only honor movies made America. “Unlike Pope Benedict lics and the taking of communion by This year Ben Affleck’s “Argo” swept the awards like “Chuck those who are divorced. Why should Sheen sweeps up hookers in Vegas,” according to producer Niko XVI, I do not look like the cardinals vote for me you ask? Erklijs. “I didn’t even get to promote my new snuff film, ‘Lost in emperor Palpatine, I Well for one, I am willing to convert Translation…because you’re dead.’” However, in an interesting think has been giving to Catholicism to inherit the position The Yowl_Davidsonian twist away from traditional showing my great dedication. Two, I @TheYowl_Dvdson: award ceremonies are given the Catholic Church a would seek to remove restrictions on something much more valu- “I didn’t even get to pro- negative stigma in re- celibacy for the Pope… and maybe “New Report: able than a shiny, golden mote my new snuff film, ” even priests because they should Crying Yourself to Sleep statue—the opportunity to cent years. have their own kids as opposed to Keeps Skin Young, and Is live. “You seen, in Latvia, ‘Lost in Translation…be- other people’s. And lastly, unlike Pope Super Inexpensive” we find the statue to mean cause you’re dead.’” Benedict XVI, I do not look like emperor Palpatine, I think has been giv- nothing and lack significant. ing the Catholic Church a negative stigma in recent years. “If the name’s anything to So instead, we allow the ac- Now I know it’s frowned upon to campaign for the position of pope go by, those passion pit- tors, directors, producers, etc. to live if they win the award. Other but I would just like to point out that it’s also probably frowned upon to ters will be rank an hr in. guys not so lucky.” resign as well. In this day and age the church needs someone who can Got multiple speed sticks 2013 marked the return of the Kristaps since the disastrous pre- stop the great rise of secularism in Europe and the spread of Protestant- on hand tho- miere of “Gigli” in 2003 that left almost 200 dead—production assis- ism in the US. With the “C-“ I secured in my basic Christian Religion Spring Concert Official” tants, makeup artists, pet hamsters. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez class last semester and the 3 days of Latin class I took before “add/drop” we conveniently absent that I believe that only I have the capacity to do so. That is why I am calling year, citing a conflict with on you, all the faithful Yowl readers to write to your nearest Cardinal the neutering of their pet back home and tell him to vote for me. Just don’t show him this article antelope. This year “Argo” first. received critical acclaim and Your Davidson Honor Section took home 24 trophies from Riga. Upon the show’s con- Editors: clusion, the production casts Brian Correa of “Life of Pi,” “Lincoln,” Turtle and “Silver Linings Play- book” were all herded and The Round Table: Anna Marie Armistead taken to an undisclosed lo- Jonathan Marchuk cation by a group of Latvian Ned Stark mercenaries. However de- What do you mean we’re all out of pot? spite a disappointing night, Did you call Matt [Damon]? everyone in “Zero Dark Note: The Yowl is a satirical supple- Thirty” left the awards undis- ment to The Davidsonian. Hence, nothing in it should be taken as turbed. “Yes, they lose, but I not abducting Navy Seals, they kill Former Pope Benedict XVI (left) does bear a strange resem- truth. Word. bin Laden in cave.” Warning: Please don’t travel to Latvia. No one blance to Darth Sidious (right). Many speculate Darth Vader will is safe there, except apparently Ben Affleck and his terrible, almost make a strong push for the Papacy in the coming weeks. torcherous, movies. PERSPECTIVES PAGE 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 Davidsonian A story about Trust Amelia Lumpkin temporary issue as we planned to appeal the next year. We were barely making it, but we were making it. The Centennial This year’s Dinner at Davidson, an annual event to thing other students don’t understand about what it is like help raise money for the Davidson Trust, takes place on to need more fi nancial aid is the guilt, the stress and the STAFF EDITORIAL Saturday, April 6. To conclude the night’s dinner and auc- resentment. You resent the school for false promises. You tion, there is now the addition of a play, TRUST, written resent your parents for not having more money. But you This spring has seen a reshuffling of the by Rodney Saunders ‘13 and directed by Ana Rodriguez love your school and even more deeply you love your par- Davidsonian’s editorial board that will result ‘12. Amelia Lumpkin ‘13, who will be appearing in the ents. So, you feel guilty for not being better, earning a bet- in the instatement of a triumvirate of three ed- play, chose to write about her personal experience with ter scholarship. You feel guilty for robbing your siblings itors-in-chief and a new editorial board after the trust. of their shot. These feelings take a hold of you and poison spring break. your every day. Your bad grade on a test becomes a symbol The staff have been thinking a lot lately My story with the Trust began as a larger narrative about next year. This incoming group of ed- about what it takes to go to college. I am an ENTJ on the Myers-Briggs spectrum and I really let my J fl ag fl y during itors will be responsible for the paper when “So, you feel guilty for not being my college search. I started early. By my sophomore year better, earning a better scholarship. it celebrates its one hundredth year. That’s in high school, I bought the books, charted out the tests I right, not one hundredth issue, but one hun- You feel guilty for robbing your dredth year. Davidson students like us have siblings of their shot.” been writing in these pages for a century. Obviously, this long and illustrious history “By my sophomore year in high merits some recognition, and the triumvirate school, I bought the books, charted of you not working hard enough. Any class you acciden- has big plans for how they will commemo- out the tests I wanted to take and tally sleep through or meal plan you skip becomes money rate this milestone. Though it is too early to made a preliminary list of qualities I down the drain. Your parents don’t have to say it to you. You feel it. If you fi nish your credits early, you wonder if give specifics, a party is certainly in order, was looking for in a school.” you deserve a fi nal semester. You have to earn it all over and students can count on the return of many again. previous Davidsonian editors. At Davidson, I have walked the brick paths as an ec- We want to take a look at how far the paper wanted to take and made a preliminary list of qualities I static, liberated benefi ciary of the Trust. I have wrung my has come since its first ever issue, and since was looking for in a school. I made a very detailed spread- fi ngers and panicked in my room about making it to the each Davidsonian is like a mini time capsule, sheet for the top 43 (yes, 43 schools) I was looking at. I next semester. I have put money fi rst when deciding how we hope to go back in the College’s history by surveyed their websites, the Princeton Review and went on to spend a summer. I have begged for more money. I have printing stories from the time of our paper’s visits to over 20 schools. My parents supported me on this saddled myself with debt. I have agonized about the future. birth. So much has changed, from the layout quest with the hopes that picking a school with the right But I have also earned it! I have made wonderful relation- to the gender of our staff (the first staff was of fi t for me might also lead to a scholarship, a return on the ships. I have grown tremendously. I am still disappointed course all male). investment. In the end, I applied to 12 schools. I got in to 12 We occasionally revisit old stories in order schools, but I wasn’t ready to celebrate yet. In fact, I “I am still disappointed by the to supplement current articles about history didn’t really consider it much of an accomplishment just trajectory of my relationship with the or policy change, but it is rare for any of us to to ‘get in’. I knew I needed a scholarship to make any of Trust, but I support the effort 100%, go all the way back to the first few issues. By these choices possible-—I applied to over 15 scholarships. because it needs to be there.” printing stories from our hundred year histo- My parents told me they would make anything work, but ry, we hope to draw attention to Davidson’s last hundred years, and juxtapose them with current articles, to view the evolution of our “My fi rst year at Davidson, I felt by the trajectory of my relationship with the Trust, but I college from then to now. support the effort 100%, because it needs to be there. In free. I explored my new environment, retrospect, I realize that at any other school, I would have We would love to hear how students would cherished new relationships and took had to drop out or take on signifi cantly more debt from the like to see the centennial celebrated, and as advantage of new opportunities.” onset. The system is broken. Davidson is doing what it can its centennial editors-in-chief, we cannot wait to fi x it. It is not perfect. It is not a guarantee. But it is an to ring in the Davidsonian’s hundredth year. effort that will be strengthened and replicated elsewhere, because it is right. It is just. The world needs more Trust. when I began to receive fi nancial aid award letters, there Amelia Lumpkin ’13 is a Theater major and Arabic were differences of 40K per year in the amount we would minor from Raleigh, NC. Contact her at amlumplin@da- have to pay. I did not expect such vast differences based vidson.edu on what I learned at many FAFSA, CSS, scholarship and other fi nancial readiness sessions I attended. I Editors-in-Chief didn’t know how much scholarship we needed. Scott Matthews & Sarah Welty My parents never gave me a number, but I was relieved that in the end Davidson was my top News Editors Perspectives Editors Laura Chuckray Marcus S. Bailey choice of the possible schools and the cheapest Cook to Order Breakfast Lyla Halsted Mary Click with a combination of merit scholarships and Dheuris Rodriguez aid from the Trust. My fi rst year at Davidson, I felt free. I ex- 8am til 11:30am daily! Living Davidson Editor Yowl Editor plored my new environment, cherished new re- Michelle Wan Brian Correa lationships and took advantage of new opportu- Fresh squeezed juices! Sports Editors Managing Editor nities. In my sophomore year, my sister started Mike Brown Mark Sehnert going to college. She saw me go through the Maggie Rickard whole process and she made her journey fi t her own personality. She ended up deciding to go Head Copy Editor Business Manager Yuxi Lin Trevor Haubert to a state school. It was a good fi t for her and she is getting a good education, but I feel like Layout Editor Advertising Staff witnessing the ‘getting in vs. getting to go’ dy- Grace Hauser Robert Abare namic limited her in dreaming big like I did. Michael Diamant She was practical. In my sophomore year, we Webmaster Joey Esposito Caroline Queen were ask to pay double what we had in the past for Davidson despite the fact that my sister was Photography Editor Circulation Manager in school. This was mostly because that fi rst Tripp Bartholomew Natalie Atabek year bump in outside scholarships had run out. We were okay until my junior year. Our EFC went up again and both schools wanted ('+Jflk_DX`eJki\\k# Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box 7182, the full share of it. These numbers were chang- `e?`jkfi`Z;Xm`[jfe Davidson, NC 28035-7182 or e-mail [email protected]. Our ing in a way that did not refl ect the practical- offi ces are located in Room 411 of the Alvarez College Union. Opinions expressed in articles do not necessarily refl ect the views of the Editorial ities of our fi nances at home. That year, both .'+$/0-$..+* Board of The Davidsonian. Only the staff editorial represent the views of my sister and I took out loans and poured our The Davidsonian staff. Subscriptions cost $45 per semester. E-mail Joey Esposito at [email protected] for advertising inquiries. Copyright savings into our education. After all, what is DavidsonSodaShop.com is held by the Trustees of Davidson College. more worth it? We were sure this would be a PERSPECTIVES WWW.DAVIDSONIAN.COM PAGE 9 Lessons from a manic rant Heritage and tolerance Wells King going when your brain deceives you every step of the way. I am confi dent that people will soon begin to understand that At the recent SGA presidential debate, the question of serious mental illness, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Davidson’s presidential bylaw was brought up … yet again. depression, are not just things you see on Law and Order. And, while addressing the issue might seem to beat an (al- They are diseases like many others that that people take most) dead horse, I wish to provide my own insight into the Mary Click medicine for, that mothers worry over, that siblings pray matter by addressing the common arguments both for and about. against the bylaw. “I know something @BarackObama didn’t know ☺” I have come to understand now that siblings like me Those in opposition to the bylaw often cite the actions of pray every day, all over the world, that their brother or other elite academic institutions, such as Princeton, who have Above is the fi rst piece of a long twitter rant that took sister will hold fast to their grasp on reality. I know now abandoned their ties with their respective churches and con- place one day before the author was hospitalized. My mom that parents everywhere worry that others will not be kind tinued to prosper. Though true, this argument, in my mind, sent me an article he wrote two years later for the University or understanding towards their son or daughter. The author simply misses the mark. Not only is it a fallacy to suggest of Georgia newspaper, the Red&Black, called “On the mind: of “On the mind” writes: “The stigma surrounding mental that the actions of our peer institutions somehow demand the My battle with myself (and bipolar disorder).” It wasn’t illness means many people will misunderstand my condition, same of Davidson, but to equate the former religious affi lia- until I had read the entire thing and emailed my mom back tions of other colleges and universities with the Presbyterian something noncommital (“awesome article, mom!”) that I heritage of Davidson is simply out of the question. Davidson realized the author had gone to my high school. His sister “The lack of understanding and is unique, and its ties to the Reformed Tradition set it apart was on my Cross Country team. tolerance towards people with mental and certainly contribute to its community. I agree. But I fail The author writes about his manic episode in which he to see how tradition justifi es a bylaw, particularly when that was convinced he had solved the country’s problems and illness is not up to date with the bylaw limits our potential presidential prospects. More im- that his genius would result in a nationwide celebration the generally accepting attitudes of our portantly, in no way do I believe it necessary to consider the moment the story broke. He sat in his dorm room, tweeting generation, and in a high functioning religious affi liation of a prospect, particularly one so specifi c, at the president and CNN and texting his parents until, environment like Davidson acceptance to be deciding a factor of one’s quality as his/her personal desperately concerned, his family drove to Athens to take might even be less possible.” character. Nevertheless, heritage is important, dire even, and him home. In the article he addresses his other encounters worthy of thought as our trustees continue in their decision with psychosis, his treatment, and recounts an incredibly making process, but it should never keep an otherwise per- moving moment of desperate prayer with his family. fect presidential prospect out of consideration. As I realized that the daily battles between my own seeing it as intentional laziness or anti-social behavior, Others in opposition to bylaw often speak of tolerance or even thinking I’m dangerous. The stigma even seeps and the college’s need to be open to presidential prospects of insidiously into my self-image – even though intellectually all faiths. To them, a college simply cannot properly “move “As I realized that the daily battle I know my depression is out of my control, it’s hard to forward” in an increasingly plural society while, at the same between my own loved ones and their maintain the belief that a period of low functioning isn’t time, remaining intolerant of other faiths. Yet, while I agree that our world is becoming increasingly plural, I strongly dis- minds was not entirely unique, I also just weakness.” The lack of understanding and tolerance towards people with mental illness is not up to date with agree that Davidson thus has the obligation to follow along. realized that my family’s struggle was the generally accepting attitudes of our generation, and in Much of what makes Davidson so special is just how differ- not a solitary one.” a high functioning environment like Davidson acceptance ent it is from the “real world.” It’s slow to change and often might even be less possible. The brave article in the doesn’t. For better or worse, these difference shape our com- munity and contribute to that unique “Davidson experience.” Red&Black has inspired me and I propose this mission to Moreover, I believe that standing in opposition to the bylaw the Davidson student body: if you are healthy, be kind to for the sake of tolerance does tolerance a great disservice. loved ones and their minds were not entirely unique, I also those you don’t understand. You never know what someone What’s more intolerant of religious tradition than demand- realized that my family’s struggle was not a solitary one. might be fi ghting. If you struggle with mental illness, speak ing that the college abolish its own method of respecting its Despite my signifi cant exposure to other victims of mental up. It is time your side of the story is heard. illness, it was not until I realized that even someone who religious heritage? While no opinion column in The Davidsonian or state- attended my pristine, prestigious, dare I say it, pompous Link to the article: http://bit.ly/Ybmhbi ment at the SGA presidential debate can properly wrestle high school could fall victim to an utter disconnect with with the multiple layers of the presidential bylaw debate, it reality that I knew there were other smart and well-raised Mary Click ’16 is undeclared from Atlanta, GA. She is a is my sincere hope that we, as the Davidson community, can kids whose brains betrayed them. Perspectives Editor. Contact her at [email protected] remind ourselves of Davidson’s unique heritage and stead- The truth is, there are many here at Davidson. People fast nature as we address this current issue. with passion and humor, kindness and genius, who fi ght Perspectives encourages students with disabilities to Wells King ’16 is undeclared from Concord, NC. Con- each day with their own minds and win. Why are they not submit articles about their experiences. E-mail maclick@ tact him at [email protected] honored and celebrated? It is an incredible task to keep davidson.edu with questions or submissions. Why Interfaith? Jessica Annonio exploring those of others and potentially nuancing them to month at the Religious Life Council meeting to discuss each’s color one’s own. Additionally, it encourages individuals to own activities and asking others to join and support their ini- Amid the recent Student Government Association’s presi- fi nd similarities across traditions. Some themes common to tiatives. For example, Canterbury Episcopal Church’s cam- dential debates, the three candidates were asked to voice their most traditions include service to others and creation. pus ministry is hosting Stop Hunger Now where food will opinions regarding Davidson’s diversity as well as the by-law The Interfaith Movement exists on a national as well as a be prepared in large quantities by members of Canterbury, requiring the college’s president to be affi liated with the Pres- local venue. One of the leading national organizations is the Intervarsity, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Methodist Col- byterian Church. Various initiatives have been implemented Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC). This group, based in Chica- lege Fellowship, International Justice Mission (a community on the Davidson campus encouraging students to provide go, Illinois, is comprised of a council of college students and service group), various Patterson Court organizations, and feedback to the administration about these two issues. This young adults and led by Eboo Patel, encourages individuals anyone else who wants to come! (For those interested, it is diversity question has provoked questions regarding what ex- to respect other’s religious or non-religious identities, develop next Tuesday, February 19th, at 2:30PM in the 900 Room.) actly the defi nition of diversity entails, and if it is restrained relationships between people of different backgrounds, and Finally, the student organization Better Together hosts var- to racial or also includes socioeconomic, religious, and other engage in common action for the common good. Its mem- ious initiatives through the year including an Interfaith Fall forms of diversity issues. The Presidential by-laws require- bers are from across the nation and work within the student’s Break trip to either Atlanta, Georgia, or Washington, D.C., ment, for me, questions what the college’s long-term vision campus. Each year, the IFYC hosts Interfaith Leadership Interfaith Backpacking in conjugation with Davidson Out- entails—whether we’re focused on being an academic insti- Institutes equipping interested persons with the skills neces- doors, Service Saturdays, Meaningful Meals, and gardening. tution or one closely tied with its religious tradition. What sary to lead a movement on their campus. Two years ago, Each of these create a formal space to discuss how one’s tra- these two issues reduced to is how we view individuals who Kaela Frank served as a member of this body and worked dition regards some topic such as creation, service, giving, or are different than ourselves, particularly in regards to their with the Chaplain’s Offi ce and the campus interfaith group others, and to actively engage in another’s tradition. religion. to engage various religious groups in service activities. Also As Davidson becomes more diverse every year, it is crit- On a campus of approximately 2,000 students, we each on a national level, the President’s Interfaith and Community ical that we engage in conversations concerning difference. come with our own religious and spiritual traditions, or lack Service Campus Challenge encourages campuses to spend a These can occur in a formal situation such as one created by thereof. By learning about the traditions of others we discov- year committed to a year of interfaith and community service a writing course or Better Together. Or maybe you fi nd your- er the guiding principles of how others function, the outlines programming. self stumbling into this conversation late at night on your hall of their moral and ethical values, and the fundamentals that The initiatives at Davidson College come both in an ac- after returning from the library studying for your next Or- defi ne an individual. This is the core of the Interfaith Move- ademic setting and a social one. In this past fall (and fall of ganic Chemistry review. Regardless of how the conversation ment. It focuses on the traditions of others in order to learn 2010), Rob Spach, the College Chaplain, has taught a Writing happens, dare to be vulnerable and let down your defenses. more about our own and to have open, honest conversations 101 course- Religious Particularities and Pluralism- which Talk openly and honestly about how religion does or does not about our beliefs. A common misconception about Interfaith discusses how we differently view those of another religious manifest itself in your everyday life. Engage in big questions. is that it is a movement encouraging the combination of all re- tradition than our own and how it manifests itself in our ev- ligious traditions together. Instead, the movement encourages eryday life, especially in the fi eld of politics. More on the so- Jessica Annonio ’14 is a Chemistry major from Chelsea, individuals to stay fi rmly rooted in their own tradition while cial front, student religious life groups come together once a AL. Contact her at [email protected] SPORTS PAGE 10 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 Women’s Tennis eases past Radford Women’s The ‘Cats also defeated Gard- ’13 dominated the No. 3 spot, earning actions, Crouser got things started for a 6-0, 6-3 victory. Nisha Crouser ’14 the ’Cats by winning 6-4, 6-2 in her No. Basketball ner-Webb, 4-3, in highly de- earned a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the No. 4 2 spot. Despite losses, in the No. 1, 3, bated match spot, and Elise Held ’14 won her match and 4 spots, the ’Cats earned points in the in the No. 5 spot 6-1, 6-2. Rounding out No. 5 and 6 spots because Gardner-Webb halted by Benjamin Arkin the singles victories for the ’Cats was had to forfeit those matches. The ’Cats Staff Writer Blake Nickles ’15 who won her tightly also swept the doubles matches, helped contested No. 6 match 7-5, 7-6. in part from a Gardner-Webb forfeit in Cougars On Friday, the Davidson women’s Cummer continued her dominant day the No. 3 doubles spot. In No. 1 doubles, tennis team cruised to a 6-1 victory over for the ’Cats, pairing with Brites Moniz- the combination of Moniz-Soares and Wildcats’ winning streak came the visiting Radford Highlanders in the Soares ’14 in No. 1 doubles to earn an Cummer earned their third victory of the to halt this past weekend Knobloch Tennis Center. With the win, 8-4 victory. The combo of Crouser year, winning 8-6. Crouser, who earned against College of Charleston the ’Cats improved to 2-1 on the young and Synn earned an 8-3 victory in No. her second win of the day, and Synn season. Davidson earned the 6-1 victory 2 doubles, and Catherine Wood ’13 and combined to win No. 2 doubles 8-4. The Gregg Hunter by dominating both singles and doubles Frizzi Bschorer ’14 earned another 8-3 4-3 victory for the ’Cats improved their play against the Highlanders. The ’Cats victory in No. 3 doubles. overall record to 3-1. Staff Writer earned five out of six singles victories On Saturday morning, the ’Cats were The women return to action on Friday and swept the three doubles matches. back in action again, this time hosting the when they host USC Upstate at 5:00 PM. The Davidson Wildcats women’s In the No. 2 spot, Elaina Cummer ’16 Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. The ’Cats won basketball team took on Appalachian State won her match 6-0, 6-1. Stephani Synn a tightly contested match 4-3. In singles on Saturday on the road before opening a three-game homestand against College of Charleston. Against a prepared Mountaineer side, Davidson needed to exert every ounce of effort to preserve its fi ve-game winning without regrets streak. Shneeka Carter’s ’14 fi rst career double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds could not have come at a better time, with her team’s offense stalling for the last 7:42 of the second half. Sophia Aleksandravicius ’13 and Laura Murray ’14 chipped in with 14 and eight points respectively. The game started out evenly matched at 15 apiece through the fi rst nine minutes. The Wildcats defense provided a major boost live for the remainder of the half with points at a premium in this cagey affair. They held the Mountaineers scoreless for seven minutes en route to grabbing a 23-15 lead. The ’Cats headed into halftime with a 25-20 lead, holding App. State to a paltry 29% from the fi eld. After the intermission, the Wildcats continued to press their advantage, increasing their lead to ten after a Sarah Davis ’13 free throw put the score at 44-34. The ’Cats learnwithout borders proceeded to lose their shooting touch, not hitting a fi eld goal for the rest of the game. With the offense stalling, App. State snuck Discover where you’ll study back into the game cutting the lead to 51-49 with 1:31 left. With their lead evaporating abroad at usac.unr.edu before their eyes, the team banded together and fought to hold onto their lead. The Mountaineers fouled Carter on a rebound and she drilled the ensuing free throws to give the Wildcats a 53-49 lead. Barbara Sitton ’13 made one free throw and Murray put the game on ice with two more free throws to give the Wildcats a 56-49 win. College of Charleston shocked the Indoor Track & Field prepared for SoCon Wildcats 74-71. Rebounding killed the ’Cats in this game, with the Cougars holding The women’s 1600m relay The women’s team was lead by Gracie the school’s all-time list. Lorentsen stated a decisive 58-38 advantage which led to team posted the sixth fastest Gordon ’15, who a week after setting a that, “establishing records in the pole vault 21 second-chance points. Murray paced Davidson record in the long jump tied for is extremely exciting,” but says that he, Davidson with 18 points, 16 of them of time in school history 22nd overall with a distance of 4.93 meters. “defi nitely would not have gotten there coming in the second half to spark the fi ght Many more Wildcats competed without [his] coaches.” Stewart Dalton had against CofC. Aleksandravicius recorded her Sean Cunningham on Friday with a number of strong another strong day as he led the Wildcats in 42nd double-double, and 12th of the season, Staff Writer performances. The women’s team was led the short sprints, running the 60-meter in with 15 points and 11 boards. Hannah Early by Natalie Atabek who ran 5:14.62 in the 7.36 seconds and the 200-meter in 23.61 contributed ten points from the bench. The men’s and women’s Wildcat track mile race, putting her sixth place on the seconds. The ‘Cats 4x400 meter team of Both teams did not shoot particularly teams went to Clemson University this Davidson all time list for the race. The Cyrus Bahram ’15, Sal del Giudice ’15, well, but the Cougars took advantage of weekend and had many strong individual 4x400 relay team, composed of the all Will Mitchell ’13 and Charles Rappe ’16 Davidson’s poor shooting in the fi rst half to performances that led to a strong team underclassmen team of Ashley Gruber ’16, fi nished 24th with a time of 3:32.09. take a 33-20 lead into the half on the back of performance overall. The event was the Kate Kostecky ’16, Grace Watt ’15, and Bahram, who also ran the 200-meter a 16-7 run at the end of the half. Down 60- Tiger Paw Invitational and Wildcats such Olivia Menden ’16 as they fi nished with a in a time of 23.46, was excited about the 47, the Wildcats fi nally got going, starting a as Michael Lorentsen ’14, Natalie Atabek time of 4:09.83, the sixth fastest in school prospects of the season after this weekend, 19-5 rampage capped by a Katrin Chiemeka ’13 and the women’s 4x400 relay team history. Other strong performers were as he said, “we certainly had some great ’13 bucket to seize the lead 66-65 with 2:27 added their names to the Davidson all-time Manya Swick ’15 who placed 11th in the individual performances and can’t wait left in regulation. The Cougars, however, did top-performers lists for their events. 3000-meter race at 10:30.93 and Menden to show what Davidson is made of come not blink, and retook the lead for good with The event began on Friday where just a as an individual in the 800-meter, fi nishing championships.” Dalton agreed with the a pair of baskets. Chiemeka refused to hand few of the Wildcats competed. The men’s 12th with a time of 2:21:31 positive sentiment, as he stated: “Every the game over to the CofC, draining another team was led by Wes Reynolds ’13 who The men were lead Saturday by Michael member of the team is really starting to three to cut the lead to 72-71 with 33 seconds posted a sixth place fi nish in the 5000-meter Lorentsen on the pole vault, who last week excel. We are building a great deal of left. A pair of free throws by the Cougars put race, posting a time of 15:40.57. The team posted the Davidson all-time record for momentum as we head into our indoor the lead at 74-71. also had strong performances from Xzavier pole-vaulting. This weekend he built off his conference meet.” Overall it seems as if Davidson (14-9, 11-2) look to get back on Killings ’16 who cleared 1.85 meters in the record-breaking performance by fi nishing everyone on the team is doing well and track Saturday at 2 p.m. against Furman. Go high jump and Stewart Dalton ’14 who had 11th at the invitational by clearing 4.45 looking forward to the competition later in ’Cats! a jump of 6.35 meters in the long jump. meters, another performance worthy of the season. SPORTS WWW.DAVIDSONIAN.COM PAGE 11

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Wildcat Roundup Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Indoor Track & Field Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Wrestling (17-7, 12-1) (14-9, 11-2) (4-3, 3-1) (7-5, 5-3) (6-10, 1-4) Results: Results: Results: 2/8-9 Clemson Invitational Results: Results: Results: 2/7 Western Carolina W 73-59 2/9 @ Appalachian State 2/2 CCSA Duals 2/2 CCSA Duals 2/10 @ Chattanooga L 7-37 2/9 Appalachian State W 87-52 W 56-49 Next Up: Howard W 191-87 Howard W 250-43 2/11 College of Charleston 2/23-24 SoCon Indoor Liberty University L 141-153 Next Up: Next Up: L 71-74 Championships Next Up: Georgia Southern L 149-151 2/14 Campbell 2/14 @College of Charleston 2/21-23 CCSA Championships NC A&T State University 2/17 Ohio Northern (ESPN3.com) Next Up: Notes: W 254-34 2/17 NC State 2/16 @ The Citadel 2/16 Furman Both the men’s and women’s Notes: Radford W 241-58 2/18 Wofford teams had strong individual The team got a fairly lop-sided 2/9 @ Clemson (Diving Only) Notes: Notes: performances heading into the win over fellow conference Despite what may seem as a The team is on an eight-game Notes: big Southern Conference In- foe, Howard University on Next Up: lopsided loss against conference winning streak right now. The The women were on a six- door Track and Field Champi- Saturday. The victory is a great 2/21-23 CCSA Championships opponent, Chattanooga, the team took a lot of positives from the team’s game against CofC will game winning streak before onships in two weekends. The tune-up for the the conference match. Many members of the team be broadcast online at falling to CofC. The women Championships will be held in championships in a couple of fought very hard against one of the ESPN3.com this coming fought back from a 13 point Winston-Salem. weeks. best teams in the conference. Thursday night. defi cit at halftime to lose by three. SPORTS PAGE 12 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 ’Cats reign over SoCon, defeat App State, WCU Nik Cochran’13 becomes 44th scored in double-fi gures for Davidson and three-point land, but their stellar defense for the second time this season, in front of Chris Czerapowicz ’14 contributed eight led to another conference victory. over 5,000 fans at Belk Arena. Cochran’s player to reach 1000 point points and 11 rebounds. The ‘Cats shot On Saturday night the Wildcats blew eight points made him the 44th player in benchmark in program history 41.1% from the fl oor and just 26.9% from out the Appalachian State Mountaineers Davidson College history to score 1,000 points and helped rout the Mountaineers Jip Richards 87-52. Cohen, Czerapowicz, Tom Droney Staff Writer ’14 and De’Mon Brooks ’14 each scored in double fi gures for Davidson. The On Saturday night Nik Cochran ’13 ‘Cats shot over 50% from the fl oor and became the fourth player on the Davidson continued to lead the nation in free throw men’s basketball team to eclipse the percentage by going 20-24 from the line 1,000-point mark for his career. Cochran for the game. was only part of the story this week as the McKillop praised the inside-out game Wildcats had double-digit home victories of the Wildcats and called Cohen one of over Western Carolina and Appalachian the best passers in the country. Cochran State to move to 12-1 in the Southern said, “They got to the hoop a little bit in Conference and 17-7 overall. the fi rst half but I thought we did a good Jake Cohen led the ‘Cats on Thursday job on containing them in the second half night to a 73-59 victory against the and stopping dribble penetration.” The WCU Catamounts with 24 points and stifl ing defense by Davidson held App 12 rebounds, good for his fi rst double- State to 30% shooting from the fi eld and double of the season. Cohen praised 25% from three-point range. his teammates after the game, saying, Davidson next plays at Southern “They do a great job of setting me up and Conference rival, College of Charleston getting me the ball where I can fi nish it.” on Thursday night. The game will be Davidson coach Bob McKillop added, the last regular season SoCon matchup “I thought Jake was magnifi cent, he did between the two teams as the Cougars will everything.” De’Mon Brooks’14 and JP Kuhlman’13 go for baskets against Western Carolina leave for the Colonial Athletic Association Cochran and JP Kulhman ‘13 also this past Thursday. Photos by Tripp Bartholomew. next season. Wrestling takes hit in Men’s Tennis grabs 3rd SoCon play straight victory Chris Cirenza’13 made an win. “No matter how good a team is we’re The ‘Cats trip to Philadelphia gained ground, as Kunz was defeated wrestling,” Cirenza comments, “we are 6-1 and 6-4. The ’Cats struck back as impressive comeback in his going to fi ght and battle every second of to play Temple and Saint Jo- Joe Schafer ’13 cruised in his match match at the 165-pound level every match.” seph was cancelled posting a 6-2 and 6-3 victory. Not to be Despite the great efforts of all the outdone, Gardner-Webb fought back as Clifford Lamson wrestlers, Chattanooga won the remaining Thomas Morandi Benjamin Kaszas defeated Lightbourn Staff Writer matches, including a nail-biting 2-1 decision Staff Writer in a hard fought match 6-3, 7-5. Sensing at the 184-pound weight class with wrestling the match was getting close, the ’Cats The Davidson Wrestling team faced a powerhouse Scott Patrick ’14. Patrick’s The Davidson College Men’s picked up the pace to seal the deal. tough loss this past Sunday at Chattanooga. match was tied up one-one until the end, Tennis team defeated Garner-Webb Mark easily defeated his opponent 6-1 Winning two of ten matches, the Wildcats where his opponent snagged the victory on 4-2 on Tuesday for their third straight in the first set and then held off for a 6-4 put up a fi ght against arguably one of the the technicality of the riding time point. win. They were supposed to travel to victory in the second set. In the final best teams in the conference. “The guys wrestled very tough against Philadelphia to face off against Temple match, Connor Evins ’14 picked up his Among the Davidson victors was the best team in the conference,” Patrick and Saint Joseph’s on Saturday, but first win of the year in three sets to take Anthony Elias ’15, scoring an impressive commented on the match, “Our team is very the matches were cancelled due to a home the victory for the ’Cats. After 13-3 major decision at the 133-pound young, so we all still have some maturing blizzard. winning the first set 6-3, he fell in the weight class. The win brought the ’Cats to do.” Although this was a tough loss, The ’Cats grabbed the lead early by second 3-6, before bouncing back to win within a few points of the Mocs. However, the team seems pretty up beat. According winning the doubles point. Teammates the third set 6-2. the ’Cats gave up three bouts following to Cirenza, “If we wrestle the way we did Nicky Kunz ’15 and Robert Lightbourn The ’Cats’ third straight victory the win, giving Chattanooga a 19-4 lead against Chattanooga for the last four weeks ’14 won their match easily by a score moved them to 3-1 on the year while midway through. of this season, very good things are going of 8-2. Fellow doubles pairing Chris Gardner-Webb fell to 0-3. With their Chris Cirenza ’13 was quick to answer to happen.” The ’Cats next match is against Mark ’13 and Kevin Moore’ ’13 won road trip to Philadelphia cancelled, the these losses with a remarkable comeback the Campbell Fighting Camels on the 14th. the second of the three doubles matches ’Cats get to continue their home stand on victory at the 165-pound weight class. Lets see if our guys can carry their positive by a score of 8-5 to get the ’Cats on the February 16th when they host Richmond Down 6-1 at the second period, Cirenza momentum forward into the fi nal stretch of board. and Brevard College. The matches came back in the third to clinch a 10-8 the season. In singles play, the Gardner-Webb begin at 9am and 4pm, respectively.

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Burton-Akright set the school, and personal-best, record in The senior was down 6-1 after the second period in his the 3-meter diving event in the recent meet at the Clemson wrestling match at the 165-pound level against Chattanooga. Tigers this past Saturday. The junior scored 285.67 points In a remarkable turn around against one of the best wrestling in the event, enough to give her fourth place overall. Her teams in the conference, Cirenza stormed back in the third score qualifi ed her for the NCAA Zone meet. period to win the match 10-8. Davidson lost the overall match 7-37.