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FEATURes OP/ED A & E SPORTS Trivia Masters Steve Nordin on Ben Levine finds Hockey sweeps say “hello!” Stockholm bombing Shaolin in Chicago Finlandia >> page 4 >> page 7 >> pages 8 >> page 11 FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVIII, No. 12 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Student service honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day Grace Berchem dents about human rights. Marika day’s events. 20 local non-profit Staff Writer Straw, the VCSC’s LARY Program organizations and five service- Coordinator, put together three focused groups were represented In honor of Martin Luther King different age-appropriate lesson at the fair. In addition, the VCSC Jr. Day, students across campus plans that were implemented in had tables promoting their volun- participated Monday in the Day of classrooms. teer opportunities. Service hosted by the Volunteer Erica Asbell said, “I thought it “Students came back from their and Community Service Center. was a good experience to give back sites and could learn about fur- Students were sent to various to kids who were learning about ther opportunities. Martin Luther sites to complete service projects. diversity for the first time. The King Jr. Day is only one day, but Altogether, the day of ser- program was really amazing.” students came back excited and vice involved 11 different non- Sylwia Matlosz, social justice motivated to get involved,” said profit organizations, including the programs coordinator at the VCSC, Matlosz in regard to the event’s Appleton Housing Authority, Boys added, “It was inspiring to hear success. & Girls Club, Edison Elementary, students thinking about these con- The volunteer fair offered Harmony Café Heckrodt Wetland cepts that Martin Luther King Jr. the Lawrence community and Reserve, The History Museum at the embodied and promoted — no Fox Valley area organizations the Castle, The Housing Partnership violence, no racism, just peace.” opportunity to come together over and Valley New School. Staff from the VCSC played a various volunteer opportunities Projects included cleaning at large part in the planning of the and projects. the Fox Valley Emergency Shelter, programs. Participant Alyssa Stephenson putting together Martin Luther “This year we saw our biggest said, “As president of Bombsquad, King Jr. bulletin boards at the Fox numbers yet. Last year, there were I was very happy to see such a Valley Boys & Girls Club, sorting around 120 volunteers. This year great turnout at the volunteer donations at Harbor House and there were closer to 200,” said fair. Not only were a number of cooking a meal for the residents at Matlosz. Lawrence students there, but also COTS Men’s Shelter. This is attributed in large part high school students, alumnae and Marie Straquadine, volunteer to increased outreach to facul- local volunteers in the community. events coordinator at the VCSC, ty and staff, who participated in Many groups offered collabora- said of her experience, “Learning much greater numbers this year. tions with other volunteer groups more about the Emergency Shelter In addition, there was more par- in their area.” helped me realize that even though ticipation amongst student organi- During the volunteer fair, homelessness is a problem in zations, athletic teams and Greek students also had the chance to Appleton, people are doing some- organizations. listen to presentations given by Photo by Marc Deheeger thing very positive to combat it.” Matlosz added, “It was really last year’s four recipients of the LU students work with a volunteer coordinator at the Heckrodt Wetlands Perserve to repaint the educational nature center. Straquadine added, “I hope amazing to see the diversity of Summer Volunteer Opportunity based on applications, which also offers Saturdays of Service that volunteers from Lawrence the students all coming together Grant, which provides financial include a proposal paper from the throughout the year, which are came away from the day with the to make a difference in the com- assistance for students wishing to student about their planned ser- always one-time service opportu- same message and felt encouraged munity.” pursue a service project over the vice project. Applications are avail- nities. Further information about to volunteer again after learning The Martin Luther King Day summer months. It includes both able online and in the Volunteer upcoming events or ongoing how their afternoon of service will of Service is one of the VCSC’s volunteer work in the U.S. and and Community Service Center for opportunities can be found in the benefit others.” biggest events of the year. It has abroad. This grant is open to all interested students. Volunteer and Community Service The biggest service project become a tradition on campus and returning Lawrence students. There are still plenty of oppor- Center, which is located on the took place at Edison Elementary a point of pride for the Lawrence The Summer Volunteer tunities for those that were either second floor of Raymond House. with 30 student volunteers. Community. Opportunity Grant has funded a unable to attend or want to get Lawrence students went into A volunteer fair followed the wide range of different service even more involved. The VCSC the classrooms to teach the stu- service projects as part of the projects. Recipients are selected Accident raises concerns about College Avenue safety Will Doreza crossed three of four lanes when then — there were students that caution when entering crosswalks: safety features to the city, such Staff Writer a vehicle, in violation of state law, were hit in a very similar fashion… “We stress the importance of as more clearly marked stopping failed to yield and struck him.” these students were hit in the win- pedestrian safety with our stu- points for vehicles behind the A Lawrence student was struck Wisconsin state law requires ter and thrown into snowbanks, dents and, in light of this accident, crosswalks, flashing yellow lights, by a car and injured at the College vehicles to yield to pedestrians suffering minor injuries.” we have reminded students to use grooved pavement to alert drivers, Avenue crosswalk near the Seeley already in the crosswalk, but does When asked how to prevent added caution when entering a larger yield signs and general light- G. Mudd Library at about 11:30 not require them to stop for pedes- future accidents, Truesdell said, crosswalk, and to be sure motor- ing improvements. a.m. on Sunday. The student — trians waiting to enter the cross- “There are two parts to the equa- ists can see them.” Freshman Luke MacMillan com- anonymous by request — suffered walk. Because the injured student tion: One is us being diligent “There have been many con- mented on the dangers of crossing from a few broken elbow bones was already in the crosswalk when as pedestrians. The second half versations, over time, between the College Avenue. “I feel like the and a knee injury. hit, the vehicle was in violation of comes from vehicles being aware City [of Appleton] and Lawrence,” drivers don’t really pay attention The official Lawrence these pedestrian laws. that they are on a college campus. stated Truesdell, “to look at var- as much as they should,” said University media statement regard- Pedestrian accidents have We have made this very evident ious potential solutions to this MacMillan. “But I also feel that at ing the accident offered the follow- always been a concern for the with the [Lawrence University] problem. There are some problems the same time there are a lot of ing: “The cause of this accident is Lawrence community. Vice signs on the medians that tell with these ideas… but the city and conscientious drivers in the area. undeniable. The student-pedestri- President for Student Affairs and vehicles that they are on a college Lawrence together have looked at a It’s the few inattentive ones that an was crossing College Avenue in Dean of Students Nancy Truesdell campus.” variety of solutions.” make it hectic at times.” a well-marked crosswalk. He had stated, “Probably more than 10 The LU media statement The statement added that years ago — the road was different encouraged pedestrians to use Lawrence has proposed additional MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Hi: 10°F Hi: 13°F Lo: 0°F Lo: 3°F 5-DAY 5-DAY Source: Source: weatherbug.com Chance of flurry Partly sunny WEATHER FORECAST Mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy Partly sunny THE LAWRENTIAN 2 NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 Viking Room offers incentives to increase attendance Maija Anstine for business.” Staff Writer Before Bon Appétit’s arrival, Gallagher explained, the VR was Lawrence’s on-campus bar, the student-managed, though there Viking Room, continues to under- was a non-student overseer. go improvements after numerous He explained that Bon Appétit management shifts and lagging attempted to shut the bar down attendance. upon their arrival but agreed to “We’re trying to create a lot of keep it open after immense stu- interest,” said Bon Appétit Night dent, faculty and alumni outcry. Manager Kevin Biesack. Biesack Since then, the bar has had noted new programming plans: non-student managers, though Tall Boy Tuesdays, offering PBR Gallagher noted that Biesack, the tall boys for $1.25, live music bar’s newest manager, has made on Fridays, featuring Lawrence’s a special effort to keep the VR as own The Debutantes Jan. 21, and student-led as possible. weekly drink specials, including “Change is change. It’s tough, this week’s hot toddy. but it’s going to happen,” summa- Food will also return to the rized Gallagher, who remembers VR “when it’s good,” according to frequent first term Tuesday nights Biesack, who explained that the where he could “count the number food’s lacking flavor and quality of [patrons] on one hand.” is what caused its disappearance “It was packed every time I from the bar.