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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

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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. came [two years ago],” said VR patron Ken Wiele ‘10, who has Photo by Minh Nguyen The student response to the Upperclassmen students enjoy leisurely drinks at the popular on-campus bar, the Viking Room. food previously offered was “not noticed a dramatic decline in is their bar.” Gallagher gesturing at an over half- Professors will continue to good.” Chefs at Bon Appétit will attendance. “Sometimes on week- Biesack says drinking at the full VR this Tuesday night. guest bartend this term, with supply food with better quality ends, there’s no one here.” VR is a safer alternative to going Students can look forward to Visiting Assistant Professor of and flavor by mid-to-late February Wiele didn’t understand this downtown, because students can other changes including a pop- Psychology Professor Jeremy Biesack explained. decline in light of the bar’s incred- just walk back home afterwards. corn machine, a Fat Tire bike and Bakken tending bar Jan. 26 and These culinary changes follow ibly reasonable drink prices, refer- Or, Biesack suggests, students skateboard giveaway, a Superbowl a Bon Appétit chef tending in some rocky management changes, ring to his $3 tall rum and Coke. can visit either before or after party with food and peanuts dur- February. Trivia in the Viking including four different managers “We want students to not want their trips downtown. “[Students] ing happy hours on Wednesday Room will also continue this term, over the last three years. Bartender [the Viking Room] to go away have got a great thing here,” he and Friday. with the added bonus hosted every Thursday night by David Gallagher believes these either,” said Biesack, noting that explained. of the liberty to throw shells on Kyle Griffin ‘09. shifts have been “hurting the VR he hasn’t heard of any other stu- dent-run bars in Wisconsin. “This “We’re on the uphill,” said the floor. MLK celebration concludes with ceremony in Memorial Chapel Tammy Tran the stage to speak about Toward Appleton community together. Martin Luther King essay contest ing songs from the Civil Rights Staff Writer Community: Unity in Diversity, a Reverend Roger Bertschausen pre- were then welcomed to the stage. movement. local nonprofit organization that sented the award to Terry Dawson, Reflecting on the progress that “Singing was such a glue in Members of the Fox Valley seeks to connect diverse groups former director of the Appleton Americans have made in extin- the civil rights movement,” stated community gathered in Memorial and individuals in the Fox Valley Public Library. guishing racial inequality, fourth Barnwell. “Coming out of African Chapel Jan. 17 for the 20th annual through education and advocacy. “When you walk into the grade winner Annika Anderson culture, black people have sung Martin Luther King Jr. celebra- Dunlap reminded the audi- library,” said Bertschausen, “you wrote, “Although things have and we still sing. It is the best way tion. The theme of this year’s cel- ence of the struggles that African see all of Appleton. […] Diversity gotten better for black people in to document what is going on. ebration was “Building a Vocal Americans faced before and dur- so wonderfully evident is no acci- America, there are still some peo- It is the best way to bring your Community: The Enduring Spirit ing the Civil Rights Movement. dent. It is the result of great care ple who do not recognize these voice into communion with other of Dr. King.” She praised Dr. Martin Luther King and intentionality. No one should rights. We all have to work togeth- voices and to understand that the The celebration began with a Jr. for his non-violent approach be given more credit than Terry, er to make Dr. King’s dream come blending of those voices has the prelude performed by Lawrence’s to achieving racial equality under the library’s director since 1996. true.” potential for creating something Lecturer of Music and University the law. Terry has magnificently displayed Bertschausen expressed enthu- much larger than any one voice Organist Kathrine Handford, fol- Dunlap also welcomed and the two skills necessary to make siasm about the annual MLK Jr. cel- can create by itself. Dr. King under- lowed by a welcome from President recognized the attendance of this happen: the vision to make a ebration: “It’s so great to have this stood that.” Jill Beck. local dignitaries, including State library that reflects the community be part of our community every Barnwell added, “I think it’s “Tonight as you look around Representative Penny Benard and the talent to make this passion year as a reminder of what we need important for communities, not Memorial Chapel,” stated Beck, Schaber; Major Tim Hannah; come to life.” to be doing and as an energizer just here, but communities all over “you will find yourself among peo- Superintendent of Schools for In his acceptance speech, and challenger.” the country to find ways to com- ple from throughout the Fox Cities the Appleton School District Lee Dawson echoed Dr. King’s com- To close the evening, the crowd memorate the worth, spirit, bril- who have come together as one Allinger; Chief of the Appleton mitments to diversity and equity. listened to and sang along with liance and the struggle that King community to raise their voices to Police Department Dave Walsh; “Public libraries are about creating the celebration’s keynote speaker, engaged.” carry on the ideals of Dr. King. By Marlene Mielke from Senator equity of access to information,” Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. Barnwell is She concluded, “It’s because of choosing to be here and to not be Kohl’s office; and Sharron Nagler, shared Dawson, “about creating an acclaimed musician, composer, his work and his leadership that silent, the fight for equality and the chair of the county board. opportunities for self determina- arranger, singer, teacher, choral we are where we are today. It’s justice continues to build, contin- The ceremony proceeded with tion, about the core values of com- clinician, researcher, author and because of the work and the foun- ues to gain the momentum it needs the announcement of this year’s munity education, intellectual free- actress. Some of her accomplish- dation that he helped to lay down to succeed at last. And that is Jane LaChapelle McCarty Unity dom and about making a diversity ments include narrating for the and future that he helped to shape exactly what Dr. King envisioned.” in Diversity Award winner. The of thoughts and ideas available. NPR documentary “W.C. Handy’s that we are experiencing some of Yvette Dunlap, assistant super- Jane LaChapelle McCarty Unity in And this makes encouraging diver- Blues” and appearing in the 1998 these benefits today.” intendent of the Appleton School Diversity Award recognizes an indi- sity a natural activity for public Jonathan Demme film “Beloved.” District, was then welcomed to vidual that has made great strides libraries.” In her keynote address, in bringing different people of the The four winners of the annual Barnwell led the audience in sing- LSO concert rescheduled due to conflict with Bears-Packers game

Amy Sandquist The concert, originally sched- from students, faculty and the rescheduled. It makes sense in licity for the performance. She News Editor uled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, has community about this conflict.” this part of the country. I don’t exclaimed, “Now the concert is been moved to 12:30 p.m. and will “I realize that there may not like daytime concerts in general, getting way more hype, and I can In an e-mail sent last week still be held in Memorial Chapel. be an appropriate compromise for so 12:30 or 3… it makes no differ- actually watch the game, too!” to Dean of the Conservatory of The high stakes football this conflict,” Becker wrote. “But I ence to me.” Burk urges Packers fans, Bears Music Brian Pertl, Professor of game between longtime rivals feel that it would be irresponsible Senior oboist Kelsey Burk sup- fans and any other kinds of fans Music and Director of Orchestral will undoubtedly draw a massive for the LSO Music Director to not ported the decision to change the to attend Sunday’s concert. “The Studies David Becker expressed viewing audience from northeast at least explore some alternatives.” start time. “Anything that allows programming of this concert is concern about the time con- Wisconsin, something that Becker Students expressed mixed reac- more people to be able to come incredible,” she explained. “There flict between Sunday’s Lawrence is concerned “would seriously tions to the rescheduling but gen- and hear the Lawrence Symphony is so much variety, and I know Symphony Orchestra concert and diminish an audience for the LSO erally agreed that the decision was Orchestra is a good decision, in my everyone who goes will surely be the much-anticipated NFC cham- concert.” a positive one. Co-concertmaster opinion,” she said. entertained.” pionship game between the Green Becker noted that he “[had] David Rubin stated, “I have no Burk feels that the concert Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. already received numerous emails problem with the concert being time change will allow more pub- THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 VARIETY 3 Ask a fifth-year: Election fever at Lawrence lackluster? last year, and I know he will make Yet, we were proven wrong really make a difference on cam- — Concerned tuition-payer of a great president. However, it is over the next days, as 1,028 bal- pus. It’s not just a club for aspiring Lawrence unfortunate that more people did lets were cast. In addition, I’ve politicians to practice the art of not run for office. Last year when seen a number of petitions and legislation and manipulation; it is Great question, Concerned! I I ran for vice-president — and Facebook groups about campus the best way for we, the students, feel for this subject; I will depart lost — there were two presiden- issues important to students. It to make Lawrence better. from the normal sarcastic style of tial candidates and four vice-pres- seems that apathy is not the prob- I encourage Lawrentians, espe- this column and speak seriously idential. The elections sparked a lem; knowing where to direct con- cially underclassmen, to consider on the topic. lively debate about the role of cern is. interviewing for a cabinet position Is an election an election if you student government and how to I suspect that many students this term or running for a seat next don’t have a choice? However silly solve problems like slow Internet are not sure who to talk to about year. I also encourage Lawrence it may sound, the truth is, it is very speeds. their issues, or — even if they students to sit in on an LUCC important that an election happen, The moment that sticks out know that LUCC can help — they general council meeting, speak if especially since there are only two the most to me in that election are unsure who their representa- you have something to say to the candidates. was in the candidates’ forum when tive is, how to get in contact with body — yes you have the right to Unfortunately, it seems that a presidential candidate was asked him or her and when a meeting speak! — and inform others of the there was either not enough pub- what was Lawrence’s most press- is so they can redress grievances. accessibility of LUCC. Evan Williams licity concerning executive elec- ing problem. He responded with Although LUCC cannot solve every I also encourage the candi- Columnist tions — I live in a house, so I did one word: apathy. problem, it is a great place to start dates and current LUCC members not see any — or that there was At the time, I agreed with him. to get answers and have your voice to continue to elevate their efforts Hi Evan, not enough interest on campus. We were in the Pusey Room for heard. in spreading the word about what Elections for LUCC president Either way, in order for student a highly publicized candidates’ A vibrant election, despite the LUCC is doing and what it can do and vice-president were held this government to hit the ground run- forum, and there were probably number of candidates, is needed to for our community. A well-publi- week, yet there was only one person ning in the spring, the candidates only 10 people in the room, includ- spark interest in LUCC, especially cized government is an open gov- running for each of these positions. and current members must build ing the six candidates. Former elec- for those who wish to serve on the ernment, and an open government What was the point of an election enthusiasm for becoming a cabinet tions elicited low turnout, and we council. Although I had my prob- is a better government. if only these two people were run- member or a representative. had a number of vacancies in the lems with LUCC — at times it felt ning, and are elections always this I know J.R. Vanko personally general council and on a number like a body that only deliberated and served with him on LUCC of standing committees. its own rules — people who serve The power of love Erik Wyse hair and hard cloth shaped by Staff Writer experience. It must be my nature, my ancestors calling to me to To some, love is a four-letter regain something of my past. word for a business transaction. These dreams are not just mine; To others, love is an all-you-can- they are everyone’s. eat buffet. I don’t have any money When I speak of love it is a and I’m not hungry right now, so I total love, even loving the frigid will not be talking about either of winter weather. I believe it was these types of love. For those who Thoreau who once said, “I am differ, please feel free to put down transfixed by the snow, my hands this newspaper in favor of the city are transformed into cold frigid pages or the Old Country Buffet digits. I lose myself in its splen- menu, both of which have merit in dor, I am the icicle.” Then again, I their own right. may have just made that up. Who Father Winter has descended can you trust? My brain is slightly on Lawrence and provided cold numb, I’ve been drinking nothing and snow. One could despair or but melted candy-canes for days attempt to run. To those I say: and I’m in no position to argue. forget it — Mexico is farther away Whether it’s the sugar, the cold than you think. Better perhaps to or peace of mind, I’ve reached brave the winter season and accept bliss. Joseph Campbell said “follow it and even come to appreciate its your bliss” and I encourage you to unique beauty. do so. That may mean having two Yes, it is true that Professor quotes in the same paragraph or Chaney has used his vast power to perhaps jumping into the snow once again disapparate to warmer like you’re dodging a grenade. climates, but most of us do not Bliss comes in many forms, have the mind control of a great and you don’t always have to pay wizard. There truly is no escape. for it! Bliss may find you, and it The real conflict and discom- may look like a delicious sandwich fort lies in the desire to escape the at two in the morning. present situation. Keeping this in You know how I said I wasn’t mind, I want to discuss a few ways going to talk about food? Well to better acclimate to the weather I lied. It might be that my per- — to become the frozen icicle on fect match is a sandwich. I think the roof, the unique snowflake I’m going to start a website that that dances gracefully in the air or matches singles up with sandwich- the Klondike bar that rests in the es they will love. frozen food section. In this case I would say eat Building snow forts need not your bliss, eat it up. Maybe spread end at the conclusion of child- some chipotle southwest sauce on hood. A snow fort can be an inner your bliss. sanctum of humor, love and mili- Winter is what you make of tary defense. Throwing reserves of it. Love it, hate it — you decide — snowballs oddly creates a feeling though I’m not sure hate will keep of security — better yet, of fear- you warm enough. lessness. The heart of the warrior never freezes. Each winter I have numer- ous dreams where I hunt mast- odons and mammoths on frozen tundra, donning nothing but wild

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 Calling all Trivia Masters: a preview of Trivia XLVI David Rubin trivia is a vital component of what 50-hour trivia contest broadcast as “jamming” the lines in order up for inhuman spans of time. Features Editor is sometimes known as “Lawrence over WLFM, Lawrence’s Internet to prevent others from scoring Trivia Masters are granted no more difference.” Indeed, nothing else radio station. As per tradition, this points. than eight hours of time off from Grand Master. Super Garruda. seems to bring this campus togeth- year’s Trivia will begin at 10:00:37 The contest is presided over by the contest once it begins, so their Action questions. Gayzor Hour. er in such a wondrously unhealthy p.m., on Friday, Jan. 28. a team of “Trivia Masters” — led commitment is not to be underes- Black People Hour. Julia Child — only physically speaking, of Many students participate in by the “Grand Master” — who are timated. Hour. course, as everyone who is anyone the contest not by playing, per selected by a top-secret audition We at The Lawrentian thought This is the vocabulary of the would agree that Trivia is good for se, but rather by staffing the triv- process. They write hosts of ques- it was about time that the Trivia Great Midwest Trivia Contest, one the soul — fashion. ia phones in the WLFM studio. tions, plan theme hours, secure Masters be given their due. To whet of Lawrence’s grandest and lon- For first-year students and any These phones get a lot of traffic, sponsorships from area busi- your appetites for next week’s con- gest-running traditions. Founded others who might be unfamiliar not just from teams with legiti- nesses, make arrangements with test, here is an introduction to the in 1966 by James B. deRosset ‘66, with this iconic event, the prem- mate answers, but also from those various Lawrence departments, 12 students who are responsible ise is simple: It is a gargantuan, who partake in the activity known arrange publicity stunts and stay for Trivia XLVI.

was on. 1. ADAM COX Advice for new players? Senior Adam Cox is in his third Only the weak ones drink caffeine. year as a Trivia Master. Projected sleep: Why did you want to become a Nine to 12 hours between Friday Trivia Master? morning and Monday morning. [Trivia Masters] called me while I was on duty at the Plantz desk and 5. JAKE FISHER told me to come apply. Senior Jake Fisher is in his second What is your favorite Trivia year as a Trivia Master. moment? Why did you want to become a When [I was] answering phones, Trivia Master? 1 2 3 a guy walked in with a Budweiser I wanted to see a different side of Clamato. the whole contest, and I thought Your favorite theme hour? it would be fun. And it has been “Whale Hour.” wonderful. Your favorite action question? What is your favorite Trivia “Dance your team name,” because moment? teams with stupid long names Starting a fight in the old Delt were screwed over. house for an action question. We 4 5 6 Your favorite off-campus team? were dragged out in a headlock, “I Kissed an Iowan and I Liked It.” and then no one believed that we Projected amount of sleep during actually went to Lawrence. the big weekend: Your favorite action question? Seven hours. Reenact a video game. My fresh- man year, we did Frogger. 2. ADDY Your favorite off-campus team? GOLDBERG “Too Much Trivia in the Pants.” Freshman Addy Goldberg is a new Advice for new players? 7 8 9 Trivia Master. Eat fruits and vegetables. Why did you want to become a Projected sleep: Trivia Master? Around six hours. Trivia was my reason for coming here [to Lawrence]. 6. JOHN On the application to become a CRAWFORD Trivia Master: Senior John Crawford is in his third It’s totally secret. It was ridiculous. year as a Trivia Master. Projected sleep: Why did you want to become a 0 # I’m told that I get two four-hour Trivia Master? breaks. I might have to soundproof Peer pressure from Drew * my doors, because I live in Plantz. Baumgartner. I’m projecting small amounts of What is your favorite Trivia year as a Trivia Master. Seven hours. “Death and Destruction.” sleep. moment? Why did you want to become a Your favorite action question? The sheer fear when my ques- Trivia Master? * JULIA BLAIR The palindrome question. 3. DERRELL ACON tion was used as last year’s Super Senior Julia Blair is in her second Fifth-year Derrell Acon is the Grand A couple of Trivia Masters told me Your favorite off-campus team? Garruda. year as a Trivia Master. Master of this year’s contest. It is that if I didn’t try out, they would “Skull Squadron.” Your favorite theme hour? Why did you want to become a his third year as a Trivia Master. hurt me. Advice for new players? My “Star Wars Hour” with Adam Trivia Master? Why did you want to become a What is your favorite Trivia Don’t sleep. Cox. I got a lot of hate mail from I like the ridiculous nature of Trivia Master? moment? Projected sleep: that one. We led off the hour with Trivia Masters having control of I was recruited. By winter term of Dancing in Amanda Ketchpaw’s Four hours. a question about Star Trek, and people’s lives for a weekend. my freshman year, I was literally panties. then proceeded to not ask any Your favorite theme hour? sleeping every other day. People Your favorite theme hour? #. PROVIE questions about Star Wars. I’m probably gonna have to say just knew that I had the ability to “Palindrome Hour.” That or Your favorite action question? “Julia Child Hour.” [Editor’s Note: DUGGAN stay up for long periods of time. “Disney Hour.” “Measure the distance in women’s When asked whether “Julia Child” Junior Provie Duggan is a second- What is your favorite Trivia Your favorite off-campus team? size eight shoes across the south hour would run in this year’s con- year Trivia Master. moment? “No One Expects the Spanish part of College Avenue.” test, Blair responded: “No com- What did you want to become a When I called in [as a participant], Inquisition.” It’s a team of LU alum Projected sleep: ment.”] Trivia Master? there was a phone answerer who up in the Twin Cities. 12 hours between Friday morning Your favorite off-campus team? I really enjoy it... and you get to called herself “mom.” One day Advice for new players? and Monday morning. I can’t remember their name, but make all the players really happy. [at the end of the contest] I met No inhibitions. Take it all with a the team that has Long Island on Even though there’s the complaint “mom,” and it was glorious. grain of salt. Just do it! I’ve never 7. GENEVA tap. line, people are always really grate- Your favorite theme hour? seen something that unifies cam- Advice for new players? ful and nice. “Black People Hour.” WRONA pus as much as trivia does. Be as ridiculous as possible. This is Your favorite theme hour? Your favorite action question? Junior Geneva Wrona is a new Projected sleep: the time when everyone can effec- I love the old standbys of “Death “Bring Derrell what he wants for Trivia Master. About eight to 10 hours. tively lose their minds and remain and Destruction” and “Zombie his birthday.” Why did you want to become a respected. Or even gain respect, by Hour.” Those were my favorite Projected amount of sleep during Trivia Master? 9.PATRICK being crazy! hours when I was playing my the big weekend: Provie became a Trivia Master, and PYLVAINEN Projected sleep: freshman year. Four hours. I saw how much fun [she had]. Sophomore Patrick Pylvainen is a Between six and eight hours. Your favorite action question? We’re pretty much the same per- new Trivia Master. “Dress as your favorite off-campus 4. ETHAN son, so I figured we should both Why did you want to become a 0. MAIJA team.” do it. Trivia Master? Your favorite off-campus team? LANDES Your favorite action question? Sophomore Ethan Landes is a new Derrell harassed me into applying. ANSTINE I made a special connection with The clowning question. We Senior Maija Anstine is a new Trivia Master. Your favorite action question? “Cornify” from last year. clowned Jill Beck. Trivia Master. Why did you want to become a “Dress up as your favorite off- Projected sleep? Advice for new players? What is your favorite Trivia Trivia Master? campus team.” I think we get about 10 off hours Don’t take a single thing seriously. moment? I’ve been a Trivia Master at heart Your favorite off-campus team? during the contest.... and I plan to Projected sleep: Helping Kyle Brauer shave half my whole life. You have to stay up The pirate team. use most of mine on sleeping. And Around six hours. his face in order to turn him into late and stuff. Advice for new players? showering. “Two-Gays,” a superhero — based Your favorite off-campus team? Have fun. And do whatever you 8. KYLE BRAUER on Two-Face of Batman fame. Whichever team the cute girl I want. Senior Kyle Brauer is in his second Your favorite theme hour? talked to [while answering phones] Projected sleep: THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 FEATURES 5 The secret lives of our profs: Associate Professor of Chinese Jane Parish Yang Taylor Maccoux ies and literature, East Asian and I wrote to enhance East for The Lawrentian literature has a special interest Asian studies at Lawrence from for me. Also, I try to change 2001 to 2005. The grant sup- Associate Professor of the curriculum and the films ported study tours for students Chinese Jane Parish Yang has I teach every once in a while and faculty to go to Asia to been teaching at Lawrence since to keep everything interesting. I experience the culture on the 1991. Yang earned a doctorate love reading Lu Xun, one of the ground. It was a really exciting in Chinese Literature from the first vernacular short story writ- experience to take all of them University of Wisconsin-Madison ers in China, and teaching about there and introduce them to the and attended the University of the Tang dynasty from the sev- great places of East Asian civili- Iowa for her graduate degree enth to 10th centuries. I get very zation. I would say that getting in Asian Studies. After earn- enthusiastic when my students those grants and giving those ing her doctorate, she taught at get excited about any literature. opportunities was my greatest Colby College, Oberlin College achievement. and UW-Milwaukee. Now, Yang TM: With that in mind, why did is Associate Professor of Chinese you decide to translate “Tall TM: What would you say are the at Lawrence with an emphasis One and Short One: Children’s greatest rewards and challenges in East Asian languages and cul- Stories”? of being a college professor? tures. JY: Well, these are stories my JY: Being in the type of com- husband wrote about our daugh- munity that values insight and Maccoux: What drew you to ter growing up. They are about intellect and getting paid for it choose teaching as your career when she was three, four and is a privilege and the best ben- choice? five years old. He wrote these efit of my job. I would say the Yang: That’s a good question. I stories in Chinese, and then I biggest challenges for profes- guess once you finish a Ph.D., translated them into English. My sors are the demands on our there aren’t a lot of options. husband teaches philosophy for time. Students may think we Actually, after I got my B.A. children in Taiwan, so these sto- only teach a few classes, but we from Grinnell College, there ries incorporate a lot of philo- also are chairs, have one-on-one was a travel-service scholarship sophical points and ask funda- tutorials, help seniors with their Photo by Nhi Nguyen mental questions. independent projects or have that enabled me to go to Hong TM: What is your favorite thing was teaching Italian, so I audited advising duties. These demands Kong for a year. There, I taught about Lawrence University? that course twice because I was TM: Tell me about your accom- can be very stressful sometimes. English as well as American lit- JY: I love the fact that we have a interested in opera in Italian. plishments in promoting knowl- erature. It was a roundabout conservatory as well as a college. I also love to swim, and when edge about East Asian studies at TM: Do you have a favorite class path to an academic career. I That was something very unique the swimming team is not in Lawrence. to teach? guess you could say I fell into it when I was teaching at Oberlin. the pool, I’ll be there. For eight JY: Back in 1997 to 1999, I JY: Because I teach both language because of Hong Kong. After my Having the opportunity to come months I would walk to school, was successful in getting a gov- and literature, I don’t really have year there, I traveled to India, to a place with a conservatory swim, go home, change and ernment grant that has allowed a favorite. In language, I get Iran, Greece and other places and that kind of environment come back to teach. Also, it took students to have field experi- students with zero background in Europe. When I went home, I was a big attraction for me. me 10 years, but I am now a ence in Asia. With the National in Chinese and by third term began studying Chinese in grad- Packers fan. Thanks to Professor Security Education Program, stu- they can read and understand uate school. It wasn’t something TM: What do you do on your free Beth Haines from the psychology dents could do internships at Chinese children’s stories. That’s I had originally planned. time when you’re outside the department, I’ve actually gone to businesses in China. It was a thrilling because they started in classroom? five of the games including the three-year demonstration grant September at zero. In literature, TM: From reading your profile, JY: I love Western opera and Snow Bowl and the Ice Bowl in to see if students with advanced I love seeing my students get I understand that you have a Chinese opera. Unfortunately, 2008. It’s fun to get caught up Chinese at liberal arts institu- excited about East Asian cul- particular interest in East Asian there are not any Chinese operas in all of the Packers excitement. tions could work in businesses tures. To have them read 1,000 literature. in Wisconsin, but I still go to in China, and they could. Also, I or 2,000-year-old literary works JY: I teach language, literature Milwaukee operas three times a was co-director for the $1.5 mil- and be interested is very reward- and translation here. Because I year. When I was on sabbatical lion Freeman Foundation grant ing for me. started out with American stud- a while back, Professor Ternes that Professor Claudena Skran Across the Pond Meet the Staff: Jessa Dukelow ‘02 Midnight with Big Ben Associate Director of the Office of Alumni Andrew Knoedler for The Lawrentian and Constituency Engagement

It was close to midnight in the city that goes to sleep at 11 — at Tammy Tran ents and other partners of the ing opportunity to see that spec- least, that’s when all the pubs Staff Writer university. Her job at Lawrence trum from kindergarten through close. My fellow Lawrentians and I also includes working closely with fifth grade and have all different were huddling together in a crowd Meet Jessa Dukelow, associate the Alumni Association Board of kinds of people as friends. It was of thousands, watching the min- director of Lawrence University’s Directors, a group of active alumni interesting to learn how kids saw utes tick by on one of the most Office of Alumni and Constituency volunteers spanning all genera- each other.” famous clocks in the world. We Engagement. A native Wisconsinite, tions. In 2002, Dukelow graduated hadn’t even been in London for Dukelow started her career at Furthermore, Dukelow works Lawrence with a degree in anthro- 48 hours and we found ourselves Lawrence in 2007, having gradu- to engage LU athletic alumni by pology. “I had never really heard downtown in a mass of drunken ated from Lawrence in 2002. organizing alumni games and about anthropology until I got revelers waiting to enter 2011 six A devout Lawrentian, Dukelow contributing to the Fall Festival. here,” stated Dukelow. “It was a hours earlier than our comrades works to keep alumni engaged Dueklow’s job at Lawrence also Freshmen Studies professor that back home. by planning campus reunions and includes working with alumni I had who did the anthro twist on The place was Trafalgar Square ing and pushing and weaving our from Milwaukee Downer College, everything. That’s how I knew it way through a wall of Londoners. organizing regional events. — the London equivalent of Times “I met some of the best friends the former all-women’s school that was something I was really inter- Square in New York on New Year’s When we could not go any further, merged with Lawrence in 1964. ested in.” we stood, ready to wait for the of my life in Lawrence,” stated Eve. We were told that this was Dukelow, “and that was definitely Before working at Lawrence Among her alumni friends, the place to be, so as midnight hour until the countdown and fire- in 2007, Dukelow had a job at an Dukelow claims that Freshmen works began. something that drew me back to approached we left our dorm to wanting to work at Lawrence. For after-school program in Madison, Studies has remained the most make our way downtown. We left It was a long wait, but we made Wis., where she worked with young commonly talked about Lawrence the best of it. We took pictures me, the relationships that I built the Tube station and walked to the at Lawrence were really huge and I children from diverse racial and course. “It was definitely very square, stopping to take pictures and made friends with some of socio-economic backgrounds. transforming and is a common our fellow partygoers while doing want to do what I can to facilitate with a policeman and to chat with that for other people.” “The most interesting thing I reference point for folks on the a pair of American soldiers sta- our best to avoid some of the row- learned was how your experiences alumni board. It’s something we’ve diness that inevitably came our As a member of Lawrence’s tioned in London. Alumni and Constituency can shape how you grow up and all done,” said Dukelow. “We’ve all As we went further, the crowd Engagement team, Dukelow is also see life,” Dukelow commented. became thicker until we were shov- See Big Ben on page 9 responsible for working with par- “These kids had a really interest- See Dukelow on page 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011

STAFF EDITORIAL Support stretched thin I support in their endeavor to do _____?” they revel in the fact that they can do nothing for a minute. That’s all well and good. I under- LUCC elections stand this desire just as much as you do. At the start of spring term, a new LUCC executive board will take office. Although only one Once, I was tying my shoes, candidate ran for president and one for vice president, elections were held on Monday and getting ready to leave for a lec- Tuesday in the Warch Campus Center. ture I wasn’t particularly inter- Whether the final number of candidates resulted from a lack of interest among the student ested in, and my roommate said, body or sparse publicity from LUCC — or a combination of several factors — we find the sce- “You’re only going to this lecture nario unfortunate. because you think that if you do We also take issue with the manner in which the elections were executed. There were few nice things for people they’ll do opportunities to vote — just seven total hours spread over four meal times. Last year, over 15 nice things back.” At the time, I hours were offered over the course of five meal times in four days. This year, the polling times adamantly disagreed. I held that I was going because I had to take were not advertised on the Lawrence calendar and stations were not staffed for the entirety of advantage of all the opportunities the allotted times. Magdalena Waz this campus had to offer. Though many organizations at Lawrence change leadership between winter and spring Columnist I was probably lying. I did terms without notice, LUCC’s transition is very public and requires student involvement. Last think that if I showed up, sup- year’s election was a testament to the potential success of this involvement; the presidential I’m not going to lie. I was ported, let everyone know that I and vice-presidential races were decided between six candidates while motivating the highest expecting emails to flood my inbox cared, students would value that voter turnout in LUCC history. after my last column. I thought and support me, too. I know that’s In the interest of an effective form of government, we hope that LUCC encourages students that everyone would be upset that not quite the way it works. But I to run for office and to vote. The student government cannot be representative of the students I had declared “Imma Be” by the sure did spend a lot of time doing things I was in no way obliged unless it seeks to engage with them. Black Eyed Peas one of the worst songs of the year. Apparently, you to do in the hopes that someone all agree. would pick up a Tropos and read Maybe the swings I’ve been a story or poem — not even one of mine — months down the line. permanently is both ignorant and taking at all kind of cultural prod- Reading is a solitary pursuit. It insulting to the American public. ucts have been too wide. Perhaps Knowing it all: national security involves being alone somewhere, I would hope that the United I’m not specific enough. I’d like which is not a condition we see posedly intended to protect and States is past the point of com- to take the time in this column Alan Duff as ideal when we only have four Staff Writer secure American liberties. Some of mitting actions like the detention to blame you, the students of years with our friends in col- those very liberties that the Patriot of Japanese-Americans in intern- Lawrence University — myself lege. But writing doesn’t have to Act took away are the ones that ment camps, but recent actions included — for the decline in the be solitary. The deliberate act of Sept. 11, 2001 is a day our are supposedly being protected by at the Abu Ghraib prison have interest in reading. recording your thoughts means whole generation will remember the act. proven otherwise. The best pol- We’re all probably angry about that you want to share them. But for the rest of our lives. I can Security versus privacy is also icy for national security may be something. It seems that once why bother if not one person on remember exactly where I was and an ongoing issue with the airlines one of ensuring that the United every couple of months a member this campus seems to value that? what class I was in when the planes and the TSA. Though the American States will never be ashamed of its of a group or team complains I am not asking for your sup- crashed. I’m sure all of you reading public accepted the heightened actions and decisions should its about lack of interest or a lack of port. This isn’t necessarily about can remember where you were as security that came with the post citizens learn about them. By fol- support in the pages of this news- Tropos again. This is about that well. As Americans, our sense of 9/11 world, there has been a lowing the values of the National paper. A letter to the editor often wider problem that people hint security went with the towers and recent backlash against the full- Security Agency, better known as appears the next week, citing busy at but never articulate. We care it seems we still haven’t recovered body screening machines and pat- the NSA, that names “integrity,” schedules and everyone having mainly about ourselves. Even acts it. The very next month the Patriot downs. Critics have argued that “transparency,” “accountability” “their own thing” as the reason for of support are selfish acts. We Act was signed into law and the it is an invasion of privacy while and “respect for law” as a vital part this misdiagnosed ambivalence. don’t read because we don’t write. political trend of putting national the United States has once again of the organization, the United It is absolutely possible that Where is the payoff if you’re only security above all of our liberties cited national security as the rea- States can do just that. our tiny campus has stretched doing something nice for some- has continued to this day. soning for implementing the new Though WikiLeaks has released itself too thin. Often, students one else? I’m simplifying, but I Last week I began discuss- procedure. several security-related docu- are involved in many activities, also get the feeling I’m not too far ing the idea of national security The National Security Strategy ments, the United States should and the second they have a sliver off the mark. and this week I hope to explain released by the Obama administra- still refrain from citing the excuse of free time, instead of thinking how it influences the federal gov- tion states that among the nation- of national security to stop “which of my classmates should ernment’s decisions about infor- al interests of the United States WikiLeaks. Our First Amendment mation, knowledge and control. are “the security of the United doesn’t exist to protect the press WikiLeaks’ release of classified States, its citizens, and U.S. allies that praises the government or information has now brought and partners” and the “respect mainstream ideas; instead, it national security into direct con- for universal values at home and exists to protect the ideas that go flict with the rights of press and around the world.” However, the against the grain of the govern- Writers wanted: freedom of speech. WikiLeaks release of classified ment and maybe even the popu- Since 9/11 the term “national documents involving procedures lace. We would do best as a nation News, A&E, security” has been used to justify in Guantanamo Bay and the 2007 to remember our origins and how Sports many policies that would have oth- Baghdad air strike reveal that the unpopular democracy was back erwise been considered ridiculous. United States doesn’t always fol- then. In 2005, President Bush said in a low its stated set of values. The United States should try speech that the Patriot Act was “a If the government is to maintain and keep its citizens safe; that If interested, highly classified program that is a national policy that both protects is why the NSA exists. But our crucial to our national security.” its citizens and respects univer- government shouldn’t try to stop contact: Allowing organizations like the sal values, a re-assessment of its WikiLeaks from revealing American lawrentian@ FBI and CIA to wiretap electronics actions must be made. Operating human rights violations. Who are and search homes without war- under the assumption that the they trying to protect themselves lawrence.edu rants, the Patriot Act was sup- information will remain classified from then? We the people?

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Bombing in Stockholm: Questions of freedom

Steve Nordin wrong way on Drottningsgatan and Those feelings were real and I I remember shouting to my “They that can give up essential Staff Writer walked past both targets of the saw them in those around me. All classmates that President Bush was liberty to obtain a little temporary attack an hour before the bombs I wanted to do then is make those going to destroy the Constitution safety deserve neither liberty nor went off. Luckily for me, when it emotions go away, no matter how. and establish an authoritarian safety.” Over winter break, I was in happened, I was on a ferry docked It was different to wander about state run by Big Oil, the Skull and I, as a simple Opinions & Sweden living in a small town just in Stockholm Harbor. I didn’t hear Stockholm after the attack. Bones Society and the banks. I also Editorials writer, do not wish to outside of Stockholm. the blasts. Gamla Stan became my remember bad sweater vests. besmirch the name of that notable After I got back from a week- I will not pretend that this Islamabad, Djurpark my Kabul It is by no means my opinion philandering founding father that end trip to Helsinki — without event is the formative event of my Södermalm my Gaza. My wander- to have the Bill of Rights turned abandoned his illegitimate son, cell phones or Internet access — adult life or use it as an inspiration ings became furtive dashes from into Kleenex. Liberty is important, William, over a political disagree- the Metro, a Swedish newspaper, for bad existential poetry to inflict Point A to Point B, despite the reas- especially to the American cultural ment. screamed “Hundreds Could Have on my peers. surance of every police officer on identity. I, most humbly, offer a differ- Died” from its headlines. There are many other collegiate every street corner. However, I believe that it is ent opinion. An extremist had plant- experiences that could be used to When I returned to my home dangerously easy to pretend that They that give up liberty for a ed a car bomb on Stockholm’s show my sophomoric intellectual in rural Wisconsin for Christmas, I the debate on security versus liber- little temporary safety are citizens Drottningsgatan, a popular shop- sophistication, such as a flimsy thought about the Drottningsgatan ty is a “true/false” question, espe- of a democracy acting in accor- ping area. The bomb exploded analysis of Milgram’s “Obedience bombing and compared “the new cially as an economically secure dance to their conscience. Their around 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, to Authority,” something gleaned me” to my younger and angrily college student at a liberal arts choices are as legitimate as those wounding two passersby. from “The Daily Show” or a horren- liberal self. school in Appleton, Wisconsin. formulated by political parties, col- The terrorist himself expired dous misinterpretation of a lecture Whenever I hear my peers Every government infringes lege students, the old, the young when part of his homemade sui- by Dr. John Dreher. indignantly proclaiming that some on personal liberty. Sometimes it — of every race and creed. cide vest prematurely detonated, The bombing is different. I felt law is “infringing on personal lib- is necessary to curtail a greater Those who would discount luckily not triggering an explosion threatened, afraid and irrational, erty,” I envision 16-year-old me degree of freedom in order to pro- the value of others because their in his backpack, which was filled as I had so many times as a child. with my copies of “The Communist tect citizens from greater threats. political opinions are “insane” or with nails and pipe bombs. However, the bombing justified Manifesto” and “Atlas Shrugged” Benjamin Franklin and many “stupid” are acting contrary to the In my hurry to catch my ferry those feelings for probably the — mostly for show and unread, freshmen in Introduction to spirit of democracy, same as any to Finland on Dec. 11, I turned the first time in my adult life. respectively. Political Science courses once said, radical or extremist. Formal group and theme housing an assest to campus and community Deborah Levinson the student population. Some peo- enjoyed living in Plantz as a fresh- more people this year through my They contribute to the campus Staff Writer ple just weren’t cool enough to live man, but the experiences that I’ve housemates and their friends than too. We do community service as in a house. had in the house are a million I did living in a dorm. a house. Co-op even has an open Honestly, I had never been in times better. The house allows us to feel at dinner every Friday night. To keep After freshman year, Lawrence any of the group houses on cam- My house is a family — a large home. We have a communal space the house we have to volunteer. It’s students have the option to live in pus until I moved into mine. I’d and obnoxious family, but a family shared by 11 rather than 100. It’s good for us and for Appleton. several types of on-campus hous- never seen how a house works. nonetheless. The physical living not only a space where we can all Basically I’m saying that I was ing. If you’re an active member My view has certainly changed. space holds a lot of importance. It sit for a while; it’s also our space. wrong. I like that Lawrence is weird of an organization, part of a fra- I’m a little biased now, but living brings us together in ways a resi- I feel so much more comfortable and has a swing dancing house ternity or just interested in some- in a house really helped me to see dence hall never could. We have a inviting people over because I and a meditation and mindfulness thing with enough other people, all the positives of having formal bond as a house that I just never don’t need to have them in my house. And I don’t think it creates you have the opportunity to live and informal group housing on experienced in a dorm. personal area. There’s somewhere an exclusive environment. There in a house. And I think that is campus. Unlike in a suite, it’s not like to sit besides the bed. are random people in my house all wonderful. I imagined that the way in is we’re all best friends. I had never Aside from the wonderful the time — you’re welcome there Houses are weird. As a fresh- through the right crowd. But, at met many of the members of the atmosphere of a house, there are anytime. man, I thought houses were strange least in my house, there’s an appli- house before I moved in. They’re some other added bonuses. We We’re a residential school, but — they’re on campus, some of cation process. You don’t have to not all my age, and we all have dif- have normal bathrooms. No stalls not everyone thrives in a double them have a meal plan and the be besties with the RLM to join the ferent academic interests. The only and no flip-flops in the shower. room on a single gender floor. And university maintains the facilities. house. Being an active member of time I see a lot of them is at house We also have a functioning kitchen our houses, which vary in size, They give off an air of exclusivity the organization is more impor- activities or just sitting around with a kitchen table. I love to bake, location and focus, provide a sup- and it can seem hard to break the tant. Showing an interest and hav- watching TV. and for me the convenience of portive home for many different bubble surrounding these houses. ing something to contribute counts I have my own friends, as the kitchen cannot be overempha- students. I would say that I had a nega- too. everyone else in the house does. sized. tive view of group housing last Once you find your way in, There are different people in the It’s not like houses are great year. I felt like the houses divided houses are wonderful. I really house every week and I’ve met only for those who live in them.

Data Bank, over one-third of all birth control. Abortion should not be used as birth control teen pregnancies are aborted. The I support the “pro-choice” majority of these abortions occur side of the debate and believe Anita Babbitt “blue states.” What I did not have not being taught how to prevent in blue states. The New York Times that every woman has the right Staff Writer enough space to write about in pregnancy. Another reason for says that the abortion rate in New to choose whether or not to bear that article, however, is that abor- high teen pregnancy rates in red York is twice as high as that of a child. tion rates among teens in blue states may be their residents’ pre- Texas and that it is three times However, having multiple abor- In my previous article I dis- states are much higher than those dominantly “pro-life” viewpoints. higher in Massachusetts than in tions or using the procedure as a cussed teen pregnancy and noted in red states. These states have fewer abortion Utah. type of birth control is simply not that according to the Center In red states, many schools clinics; as a result, young teens in The high abortion rates for an acceptable way to live one’s life. for Disease Control, teen preg- have adopted abstinence-only sex these states are less likely to have teenagers in blue states suggest If a young woman gets pregnant nancy rates are higher in the so- education. This may be one reason abortions than teens in the blue that in those states abortion may called “red states” than in the why they have higher teen preg- states. sometimes be used as a method of nancy rates, since many kids are According to the Child Trends See Control on page 10

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 “Inception” transcends blockbuster stereotype Micah Paisner lots of action. But unlike other arrives, wanting Cobb and his part- shines is in the special effects. Staff Writer summer blockbusters, like those ner Arthur to perform an “incep- Nolan was asked to adapt the film of Will Smith, “Inception” is a film tion” for him. for 3-D, but refused. He told the that forces the viewer to think. It The act of inception is thought studio that 3-D is merely a gim- You can tell a lot about a film would be nearly impossible for one to be a myth, but Cobb is confi- mick and that it takes away from by its release date. Generally, films to enjoy the film without paying dent that he can perform the task. the story. Traditionally, Nolan that have the strongest chance attention to its intricate plot. Inception refers to going into a spends ample time on the special of being up for both the Golden Over the past decade, Nolan subject’s dream and planting an effects for his films. Rather than Globes and the Academy Awards has developed a reputation as one original idea. As the film progress- merely using CGI, like most other get released during the final few of the most intellectually stimulat- es, it becomes clearer that Cobb is films, he tries to create his effects months of the year. ing directors in Hollywood. He first hiding important information from in real life. As a result, the special Anticipated blockbuster films came on the scene in 2000, writing the rest of the team. He refuses effects in “Inception” are memo- are released over holiday week- and directing the film “Memento.” to be briefed on the layout of the rable and impressive. ends, specifically Memorial Day, The film tells the story of a man dreams, as his dead wife constant- “Inception” is on the table Christmas and the Fourth of July, with short-term memory loss who ly appears to sabotage his efforts. for all of the big awards at the or during the summer months. attempts to find the man who mur- From here, the film becomes Oscars, including Best Picture, A prime example of a film in the dered his wife. His main clues are quite complicated. In order to Best Screenplay and Best Director. “anticipated blockbuster” category tattoos that he has given himself. successfully achieve inception, While the film probably does not is Christopher Nolan’s most recent With “Inception,” on the other the team must go deeper than stand much of a chance against film, “Inception.” Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. hand, Nolan switches his focus just one dream, so they go three the topical “The Social Network” Released July 16, 2010, to dreams and the subconscious. dreams deep — a dream within a — which just won Best Picture at Picture films, and “Inception” is “Inception” is one of those rare Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom dream within a dream. As intricate the Golden Globes on Sunday — it far and away my favorite. People films that has all the trappings of Cobb, a man who knows how to as it sounds, nearly everything is a quite a feat from Nolan. Very can say what they want about it a blockbuster but in fact achieves navigate dreams. With a team, he is explained exceptionally well by rarely does a big budget film get a being just another over-hyped big- much more. The film contains enters into a person’s dream to Nolan through the characters Cobb nomination. budget film, but if you look deep- many of the standard pieces of extract information. A wealthy and Arthur. I made an effort to see all of er, Nolan has made his crowning a summer blockbuster: incredible businessman named Saito soon One area in which “Inception” the Golden Globe-nominated Best achievement. The film will truly be special effects, a large cast and hard to top. Wu-Tang Clan brings the ruckus to Chicago on Rebirth Tour Ben Levine Army” which was initially intrigu- and went full-steam ahead with his of classics including “C.R.E.A.M.,” stage. He ripped into a cover of Staff Writer ing, but ultimately fell a bit flat. grandiose gangster anthems. “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” that got the The show picked up, though, as he This Wu affiliate had solid Fuck Wit,” and “Triumph.” As a crowd excited. His son handled After 19 long years, the got into some of his own material. tracks and flowed well, but ulti- group, the Wu-Tang Clan has a cer- himself well onstage and did his Wu-Tang Clan is still alive and well. While I did enjoy the perfor- mately his stage presence was a tain way of playing off each other father justice. On Jan. 8 massive lines wrapped mance, it seemed that Rhymefest little lacking. He would have ben- and pointing the spotlight to the As the show came to a close, around both sides of the Congress was in the midst of searching for efited from having a couple more MC rhyming. It’s a silent competi- some person in the balcony Theater in Chicago with people all his identity in general. His latest people onstage to amp up the tion onstage between the oldest sprayed a fire extinguisher over coming to pay their respects to the release, “El Che,” is his first album energy. Bringing out a couple of of friends and collaborators that the crowd. The Wu-Tang clan ver- legendary Staten Island hip-hop in four years and it was clear that Wu members for a performance gives off an incredible vibe. bally reamed them and announced group. many people in the crowd were would have also helped with the Many of the individual mem- that this was unplanned. This left Que Billah and Shocking Truth getting re-acquainted with an art- energy problem — but this was bers solo recordings were high- an awkward air at the end, and as was the first band to take the ist they haven’t seen or heard in not to be. lighted, such as GZA’s “Liquid the crowd began to exit, a series stage. Equipped with a full live a while. The Wu-Tang Clan came on at Swords,” Raekwon’s “Ice Cream” of fights began to break out inside band and a host of different MCs, Rhymefest finished his set pro- 11:30 to a sold-out crowd hold- and Method Man’s “M.E.T.H.O.D. the venue. Luckily, the situation this group played while many peo- moting his campaign for alderman ing up their W signs. The whole Man.” While the Wu has had their was kept under control, but it was ple were still trickling in from out- proudly stating that hip-hop music crew, with the exception of RZA problems in the past, it’s clear that a sure sign of the “ruckus” being side. The entertaining hour-long should be a political force. All in and Raekwon who were not at the they have no problem sharing a brought. set blended elements of hip-hop all, the set was fun, but I think his show, gathered round each other stage and celebrating each other. The show was long, intense, and rock that set a good tone for live act still has a long way to go. and got right into rhyming. They During the show, the mem- exciting, and fun. The Wu-Tang the rest of the night. After two artists, the crowd opened with “Bring Da Ruckus” bers paid tribute to the deceased Clan has shown time and time Chicago born artist Rhymefest began chanting for the Wu to and pulled the crowd right in. Ol’ Dirty Bastard. The members again that they are a powerful came on next, putting on an ener- come on stage, but instead, LA the Everyone from the floor to the bal- exclaimed that they were not force in hip-hop and this show getic show with a political twist. Darkman came out with himself cony was nodding their heads and mourning his death, but celebrat- was testament to their status as He opened his set with a cover of and a DJ. LA was clad in baggy having a great time. ing his life. With that assertion, one of the finest hip-hop groups The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation clothes with sunglasses and hood The group went through a host ODB’s son was brought out on in the world. Weeping Willards branch out on diverse new album

Peter Boyle back on break, we got together this is a hallmark of extremely it never gets away from itself. Even Staff Writer and made some recordings with a talented musicians who are very on the more extreme moments, whole bunch of other people, and comfortable working together. like the goofy radio-play mono- College bands have it tough that’s when we came up with the “Socks,” for instance, spanks logue in “The Weeping Willards in many ways. Trying to hone name.” along at a Primus-like clip, where Theme and Fanfare”— or even your craft while shouldered with The trio first played together each instrument nearly collides when that grade-school staple, the 100 pages of reading each night in their high school band class. with another, keeping the taut recorder, shows up on the victory- isn’t easy — neither is the search “Jesse and I play trumpet and funk delicately grooving until lap tune “If I Woke Up One Day”— Danny plays trombone,” Schwartz breaking into a harmonious dirge the band’s eclecticism stays rooted for practice space or the sched- Photo courtesy of Weeping Willards ule magic required to meet. It’s said. “Our band teacher’s name about socks. in their strong musicianship. even more complicated when the in high school was Willard Lloyd, The title track balances breezy The global attitude towards If you’ve ever been privy to musicians are scattered across the so that’s where we got the name vocals atop ‘70s ballad piano and styles fits with the vignette story- Fatbook, the Willards have a simi- nation. from.” folk guitar, with plenty of horns, telling throughout. The lyrics don’t lar “con kids cutting loose” vibe, But somehow Isaac Schwartz, The next summer, the group the crew’s greatest strength. They get terribly specific, but the songs roughly replacing the hip-hop bent a music education student at LU, reconvened to record their first EP, don’t need session musicians, all carry strong moods, particu- with what I call “nerd rock” — and his hometown cohorts Danny “Where There’s a Willard.” because they’ve all got the train- larly the more balladeering cuts only for lack of a less demeaning Abowd and Jesse Gottlieb have “That was the first good group ing in jazz and classical playing. like “Teacher School.” term. “Timothy Toker” is definitely managed to start and keep their of songs we did in a professional “All three of us go to college for The group does a really good worth a listen, and almost cer- outfit, The Weeping Willards, studio,” said Schwartz of the proj- music,” Schwartz offered. “We job of absorbing influences, but tainly the eight bucks it costs on active and thriving. Their full- ect. “This summer we made this played all the horns on the record their most visible personality is BandCamp. My only gripe is that length record “Timothy Toker and record. We were all living in the except for the baritone sax.” in the cynical-to-silly spectrum the band’s current living situation Other Short Stories” follows an same house and we worked on Some songs, like “A Little of writing. The faux history of keeps anyone at LU from getting EP, “Where There’s a Willard,” and it non-stop and hired my ex-girl- Love,” cop Oasis-brand pop, while “Theme and Fanfare,” for instance, down to the funkier cuts at a live several years of playing together in friend’s brother Dana to play the others, such as “If That’s What has a looseness which keeps the gig. all manner of groups on a variety drums and master it.” You Had in Mind,” channel M. eponymous song pompousness to of instruments. The songs on “Timothy Toker Ward by way of Barenaked Ladies. a minimum, while the chorus of A downloadable version and free “Me and Danny and Jesse… and Other Short Stories” are lush The Willards even dip into Billy “Had in Mind” tells the subject to preview of “Timothy Toker and played in a ska band together and often heavily influenced by Joel’s signature sound on “Nine to be sure that “every night there will Other Short Stories” can be found called ‘Chester’ in high school,” the group’s background in jazz, Five.” “For Lullaby” is a doo-wop a be something to fight about.” This at weepingwillards.com. Isaac has said Isaac of the group’s origins. ska and classical music. Though cappella number, followed by the cleverness helps keep the affair physical copies of the album for “We all went off to college, and packed with parts, the set seems brass-band stomp of “Whomping.” anchored, bringing a common sen- sale. did our own thing. When we were surprisingly effortless; perhaps It’s a very diverse record, but timent to the expansive repertoire. THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Wrapped up in books: Chuck Klosterman’s “Eating the Dinosaur” Magdalena Waz or at least passé, but they have left Gaga. Who is she? What is she mak- cause of his commercial success. Staff Writer an indelible mark on the way that ing fun of? Can we look at her as a This scenario is a little bit like we think about entertainment now, human, separate from her musical Beyoncé, ‘s Sasha Fierce. Beyoncé I read Chuck Klosterman’s even if we hadn’t really drawn the output or the meat dresses she wanted to try something slightly “Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs” my connections before. It also doesn’t wears? different so she slapped an extra freshman year of high school with hurt that Klosterman writes in a I don’t really know the answers name onto her album — not in the a mocha frappuccino in one hand comfortably conversational style, to those questions, but Chuck hope of fooling anyone, but in the and a pile of astrology books at my which made it possible for even Klosterman helps answer the ques- hope of arriving at a more authen- feet. In the book, Klosterman writes me to understand obscure football tion by writing that “she is making tic representation of herself. about things that were relevant to rules. herself famous for making herself In a time when it is difficult me at the time, such as “emo,” that The review of this collection less substantial than her work war- to separate the surface of a per- strange sub-genre of music. The of essays in some sense has to rants.” My version of that same son or cultural product from the problem, though, was that nobody be cryptic. The back cover hints argument had something to with substance, Klosterman provides us my age was talking about these at the larger theme by asking the Lady Gaga making herself relevant with an extended look at why we insights that Klosterman had made question, “What is reality?” But it by making herself relevant, if that even bother trying. into our culture. doesn’t tell us what reality is. It makes sense. In his last essay, he partially In his most recent collection questions whether or not we can or Garth Brooks doesn’t really blames the Internet and other tech- of essays, “Eating the Dinosaur” want to believe that celebrities are matter anymore, and we don’t nology for the confusion we feel. Klosterman hits the mark yet who we say they are. Does a bas- remember that he had a period An image on a screen is just as real again, writing a little bit about ketball star’s performance matter in which he went by Chris Gaines. to our brains as that very image mattering to us as consumers of ABBA, sports, road movies and more than the hype surrounding He released an album under that before our eyes. In our memories, popular culture? Nirvana. On the surface, all these his ascent? name to see if it would garner as we won’t be able to tell the differ- things might seem a little boring As a culture, we often get into much attention, to see if Brooks’ ence. So which one is the real one? arguments about things like Lady name and not his music was the And at what point does it stop

throughout the years, Dukelow Dukelow believes that the Lawrence dif- Artist Spotlight: Jake Crowe ference has always been in continued from page 5 existence. read Plato.” “It’s really great to see that Andrew LaCombe While enrolled at Lawrence, Staff Writer the core of what Lawrence Dukelow was also on the is has really remained intact. women’s basketball team and You have discussions to Jake Crowe has played held a student worker job at reach the best conclusions, saxophone in about every pos- Alexander Gym. Compared and there is no such thing sible ensemble at Lawrence. to peers of her graduating as a dumb response,” said From the Jazz Ensemble to class, Dukelow believes the Dukelow. “You just talk it out the LSO, he’s done it all. But Lawrentians of today have a to figure out what it is you’re saxophone wasn’t how Crowe lot more on their plates. really looking for. That’s one entered the music world. “I’m always really of the reasons I love working His first real interest in impressed with how much at Lawrence, as different as music began in the fifth grade Lawrence students are doing things have become, the core when he performed in a musi- and also the depth with which is really the same — and that cal version of Hansel and they get involved,” she said. feels good.” Gretel. Musical theatre was “If I could say one thing to Dukelow calls the oppor- Crowe’s passion for a long Photo by Tara Atkinson Lawrence students, it’s that if tunity she has had to work at time. with many different teachers. This fifth-year saxophone you have something you want Lawrence University a “happy “When I got to high school, Last winter, Crowe performance and music edu- to do or questions you have accident” — a job she never I was pretty sure that musical and other members of the cation major is giving his about a career field you’re initially intended on, but one theatre was what I wanted to Lawrence University Jazz senior recital Saturday, Jan. interested in, the career center she is thrilled to have. do,” he explained. “But then I Ensemble performed with 22 at 5 p.m. in Harper Hall. can set you up with alum- “Lawrence is a huge part started playing jazz, and then Bobby McFerrin as a part of Crowe will be playing every- ni,” shared Dukelow. “There’s of me,” Dukelow commented. I got excited about the idea the Jazz Series. Crowe had to thing from stereotypical clas- nothing alumni love more “Whether I’m working or relax- of playing my saxophone for learn piccolo and flute and sical saxophone music to jazz. than helping current Lawrence ing with my Lawrence friends, a living.” pick up the clarinet again. “It’s a variety of sounds,” students! The sooner that stu- I’m always talking about our Crowe, an Appleton Despite these challenges, it he said of his recital program. dents can pursue leads like current events and promoting native, started to learn saxo- remains his favorite moment “Every piece has a different this, the more well-rounded what we’re doing here and phone in eighth grade and at Lawrence. instrumentation, so there will they can become, and the ear- what students are doing. I feel has used it as his “voice” ever “It was really rewarding be a variety of timbres. I think lier they can shape their edu- a lot like a Lawrence cheer- since. But it’s not the only because I put a lot of work it’s important to keep it soni- cation.” leader. I think that’s a part of instrument he plays. Crowe into it,” Crowe recalled. “When cally interesting. I definitely Although Dukelow my job, but also a part of who began learning guitar in sixth Bobby came in, it was breath- think it will keep people inter- notices definite differences I am. Lawrence played a big grade — and at the same time, taking. He is such an amaz- ested with a mix of exciting between Lawrence in 2002 role in making me the adult I he and his friends started a ing performer, and we had and relaxing music. Plenty of and Lawrence today in 2011, am today and I feel really hon- garage band named Little Play worked so hard to be a good tension and release.” she believes that some things ored to work hard and give Thing. The band still exists enough band for him.” After finishing his student have stayed the same. In addi- back to the institution.” today and plays covers of ‘90s Just as McFerrin inspired teaching next winter, Crowe tion to some professors who rock music at many local bars. Crowe, Crowe has inspired his plans to stay in the area and have remained at Lawrence Crowe is the lead singer and three younger brothers to get take a break from school, both plays guitar and saxophone in involved in music. They are as a student and a teacher. He the group. all musicians in the area and wants to do some traveling But that doesn’t cover all are all involved in other forms and perform with old friends of the instruments Crowe has of art, too. Crowe really val- who live across the country. studied. He has also taken ues his musical community Clearly, he is suited to play a lessons on string bass. Crowe that includes both family and number of instruments in a Patrick enjoys getting several per- friends. variety of venues. spectives on music by working E&G and Jeff, next time. You are holy men. crowd of drunk Londoners and to the Tube, and after a claustro- Big Ben with a blaze of fireworks. phobic ride found ourselves safe Of course, this wasn’t the at home at last. continued from page 5 end of the night. Making our way And so we were initiated into way. Eventually, the big moment back home took a few hours, as London on one of the noisiest came. A schizophrenic mix they let people out of the square nights of the year by wandering of British music and a cheesy in waves. We slowly made our the streets instead of drinking announcer came on the loud way out and got into a scuffle champagne and watching the Haters speakers. with someone who was blowing spectacle on television. It’s not Let the Big Ben struck a few minutes a whistle to try and get people to something I have to experience gonna hate. after midnight — apparently the move out of his way. The crowd twice, but it was a great intro- ballers world-famous clock is a tad fast thinned out a little, but we made duction to this city. — Team — and the New Year was brought our way through the streets ball. in with cheers and hollers of a filled with drunken partygoers Myshkin THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 LUST swims to middle of U of C field Lawrence University Tyler Gasper also had good showings at the for The Lawrentian meet, with Flack taking fifth place in the 200-yard freestyle with a The Lawrence University Swim time of 1:49.92 and nabbing sixth Team put on a good showing in the 50-yard freestyle with a last weekend at the University of time of 22.46 seconds. Stellmach Chicago Invitational, with both the came in with a time of 18:54.64 men and women taking fifth place in the 1650-yard freestyle for out of nine teams in the overall seventh place, putting him along- standings. The men and women side Chritton in the long-distance scored a total of 388 and 271 event’s top ten. points respectively after 40 events. On the women’s side, fresh- Head Coach Andrew Fleek man Hannah Gabriel continued to Standings noted that the team’s performance prove herself to be an exception- showed it was “on the right track at al young athlete, placing in the top 10 in three different events. Men’s basketball this point in the season,” as there MWC O'All were several noteworthy perfor- Gabriel took sixth place in both mances from Lawrence swimmers the 200-yard and the 500-yard Photo courtesy of Diana Jurand freestyle with times of 2:01.38 and St. Norbert 7-2 11-3 in an invitational meet setting. eighth place in the 400-yard med- Coach Fleek was pleased with Illinois College 6-2 10-3 Junior Peter Brengel continued 5:24.15. Gabriel also clocked in a time of 19:11.77 to take eighth ley relay and seventh place in the performance of the team in a Lawrence 6-2 7-6 his recent streak of excellence, tak- the 200-yard version of the same championship format at this point Carroll 5-3 7-6 ing second place in the 200-yard place in the 1650-yard freestyle. The Lawrence swimmers also event. in the season. Lake Forest 5-3 7-6 backstroke with a time of 1:59.84. The Lawrence women’s “A” “The meet was an excellent Ripon 5-3 7-6 Brengel also took third place in the did well in the relay events, with teams coming in the top 10 in three team, comprised of Hannah opportunity to face some of the Grinnell 3-5 8-5 100-yard backstroke, clocking in at Gabriel, Chelsea Hameister, Kelsey best competition we will see all Beloit 3-5 4-9 a time of 55.45 seconds. of the races. In the 200-yard free- style relay, the men’s “A” team of Gray and Julia Heller, took sixth year,” said Fleek. “The swimmers Monmouth 1-7 3-10 Ted Chritton, a freshman, took place in the 800-yard freestyle also benefited from swimming Knox 0-9 1-13 fourth in the 1650-yard freestyle Peter Brengel, Tom Smith, Charlie Mann and Evan Flack clocked in a relay after coming in with a final in a championship format meet and fifth in the 500-yard freestyle time of 8:32.84. The ladies “A” as we prepare for the Midwest Women’s basketball with times of 17:52.96 and 5:02.13 time of 1:29.60 to take fifth place, while the “B” team took 10th with team also took ninth in the 400- Conference Championships in MWC O'All respectively. Freshman Evan Flack yard freestyle relay with a time of February.” and sophomore Caleb Stellmach a time of 1:33.25. The Lawrence men also took 3:53.37. St. Norbert 8-1 12-2 Monmouth 6-2 8-4 Illinois College 6-2 8-5 Carroll 5-3 9-4 Men’s BB blown past by Grinnell, outplays Monmouth Lake Forest 4-3 6-6 Greg Peterson 46 rebounds, but also reached sea- the Vikings, whose 95 points were rebounds as he forced the Fighting Grinnell 3-5 4-7 Sports Editor son highs with 30 fouls and 23 their best effort since their Dec. 3 Scots to foul in an attempt to stop Ripon 3-5 4-9 turnovers. 100-79 defeat of Illinois College. the clock. Lawrence converted its Knox 3-6 4-10 Beloit 2-5 4-8 Coming off their first con- The game started quickly and With their five-game confer- free throws as Monmouth missed Lawrence 0-8 0-13 ference loss of the season, the stayed quick until the end — 10 ence win streak now snapped with a series of quick jumpers, and the Lawrence University men’s basket- minutes into the game, the Vikings a two-game losing streak, Lawrence Vikings were able to run out the Hockey ball team traveled to Grinnell, Iowa trailed 27-25, a score similar to then traveled to Monmouth, Ill. clock to earn a 75-67 victory. MWC O'All to face the uniquely up-tempo the 29-27 halftime score of their to face the Fighting Scots of In the winning effort, Borresen Pioneer offense, falling in a 104-95 game against Lake Forest earlier in Monmouth College. had only eight points but had Adrian 8-1-1 11-3-1 shootout. The Vikings then broke the season. By halftime, Lawrence However, the Vikings’ frus- a career-high 18 rebounds for MSOE 8-1-1 11-3-1 their two-game losing streak by had scored 44 points, their sec- tration after the Grinnell game the second consecutive game. Marian 8-3-0 11-5-0 beating Monmouth College 75-67. ond-highest halftime score of the expressed itself against Monmouth, Borresen and Mays were joined in Lawrence 7-3-0 9-5-1 In their Friday game against season, but trailed by 15 points with the Vikings’ seniors playing double figures by the 17 points of Lake Forest 4-6-0 4-11-0 Grinnell (8-5, 3-5 MWC), the nevertheless. strongly and refusing to lose a Chris Siebert and the 13 points — Northland 3-7-0 4-11-0 Vikings were faced with the “fun- That 15-point halftime gap third consecutive game. including three baskets from long Finlandia 1-9-0 1-13-0 and-gun” system of Pioneers coach would never be closed, despite Senior guard Jon Mays, who range — by Tyler Crisman. Concordia (WI) 1-10-0 1-15-0 David Arseneault. Grinnell, sub- the 27 points and career-high 18 had fouled out against Grinnell Now sitting just a half-game bing in five new players every rebounds by senior forward Erik after committing nine turnovers, behind first-place St. Norbert, the 90 seconds in a hockey-style line Borresen. The Vikings were hurt went off for a career-high 27 Vikings next head home for a four- change, played 18 players a maxi- by their relative lack of depth — points on 63.2 percent shooting as game stretch played at Alexander mum of 15 minutes each, taking despite eight points in 24 minutes he led his team to a 43-38 halftime Gym. This weekend’s games — one 52 three-pointers over the course from freshman Brian Gryszkiewicz, lead. The game stayed close, with against cellar dweller Knox and a of the game. the margin in bench points was Monmouth holding on to a 66-65 rematch against Grinnell — will Faced with the aggres- 58-13 in favor of Grinnell. lead with 5:48 left to play, but serve as a warmup for a home sive press of Grinnell’s defense, By the time the dust settled, the Vikings pulled away thanks to showdown with St. Norbert Jan. 26 Lawrence (7-6, 6-2 MWC) shot 56.5 the Pioneers had run to a 104-95 another of their seniors. at 7 p.m. percent and grabbed a season-high win. Grinnell’s 104 points marked In the last three minutes of the a season high in points allowed for game alone, Borresen grabbed five

chological and physical dam- wants to have a child. damage to a young woman. Control age to a woman. Having an Having to make the deci- Young teens should be able abortion takes a serious toll sion to end a pregnancy is to get an abortion without feel- continued from page 7 on a woman’s body. According an extremely hard one and it ing pressure to keep the baby. unexpectedly and decides to get to the American Pregnancy should never be taken lightly. But at the same time, we can- an abortion, that is her choice. Association, consequences Young teenagers may end up not forget that abortion is not But a woman should learn from include infection, damage to the regretting their decision or feel- a crutch and its availability that experience and be safer cervix and scarring of the uter- ing depressed after having an should not be an excuse for when having sexual intercourse ine lining. These side effects abortion. It seems likely that irresponsible behavior such as Statistics are courtesy of in the future. could prevent a woman from multiple abortions could cause engaging in unprotected sex. www.lawrence.edu and www. Abortion also does psy- getting pregnant if she later even more severe psychological midwestconference.org and are current as of January 19, 2011.

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Hockey tames lowly Lions Athletes of the week Jon Mays (1-13-0, 1-9-0) in the final period. and buried it in the back of the net. Staff Writer Captain Jon Sheridan said of The goal proved to be the by Alyssa Onan the performance, “Any time we get game-winner for the Vikings, The Lawrence University hock- a conference victory, it is a great though another Finlandia goal ey team got a short-handed goal feeling, but letting three goals in made the final score 3-2. Evan Johnson: Hockey from Josh DeSmit in the second the final period still leaves a sour It was DeSmit’s first short- game of their weekend double- taste in our mouths.” handed goal of the season as well header, which proved to be the The Vikings looked to make as his first game-winner. clincher of a weekend sweep over up for the final period of Friday’s The Vikings faced an extra the Finlandia Lions. game in the second game of the player the final minute of the The Vikings (9-5-1, 7-3-0 weekend. Sam Johnson scored his game after the Lions pulled their MCHA) got off to a fast start to first goal of the season to get the goaltender, but Lawrence’s defense the weekend series with a 5-3 vic- Vikings on the board, and that goal held stout and secured the victory. tory Friday night in the opener. was followed by a Jon Bellotti goal Lawrence is back in action for Jameson Raymond scored twice to extend the Vikings lead to 2-0. another two-game set this week- to lead Lawrence to the victory. After a Finlandia goal made end when they will face Adrian at The Vikings led 5-0 going into the the score 2-1, Josh DeSmit took a home. The Vikings play at 7 p.m. final period, but let up a little bit, pass from Matt Hughes in a short- Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. allowing three goals by Finlandia handed situation for the Vikings Photo courtesy of Lawrence University

If you could put anyone else on your team who doesn’t play Track scores modest success in opener goalie normally in the goal, who would it be and why? I would put Bellotti in net because he always hits me in the Greg Peterson out junior Rachel Young with a weight throw with a distance of collarbone and head in practice and I would like to get him back Sports Editor time of 2:44.85 to finish first. 13.49 meters. Finishing in third in for once. Dwyer’s win was joined by one the same event was fellow junior The Lawrence University indoor from sophomore Rose Tepper, who Stan Jablonski, who threw for a What are your personal and team goals for the rest of your track team won three events at the cleared a height of 1.56 meters to distance of 9.64 meters. senior season? How do you plan on accomplishing them? season-opening Pointer Open, held win the women’s high jump. The track season will continue Our team goals are to get better each day as we make our last Saturday at UW-Stevens Point. The only win on the men’s next Saturday at UW-Whitewater, way towards an MCHA championship and an NCAA title run. My In the women’s 800-meter run, side of the competition came from where the Vikings will compete in personal goals are to help the team achieve this by playing my sophomore Amanda Dwyer beat junior Nick Kerkman, who won the the Rocky Rococo Invitational. best each day.

If you could go 1v1 against any famous player, who would it Women’s basketball loses squeaker, blowout be and why? I would definitely want to go against Sidney Crosby just to The Pioneers widened the thanks to a 12-0 run, holding the Erik Borresen see how I match up against him. Staff Writer gap to 47-38 with just under five Vikings scoreless for the first five minutes to play, but senior Katie minutes of the game. What’s your favorite pre-game playlist like? Condon’s back-to-back three- The game quickly became out “Crowley’s Pregame Playlist.” It’s basically a lot of pump-up The Lawrence University wom- pointers brought the Vikings back of reach for Lawrence thanks to and techno. en’s basketball team trekked into into striking distance with 2:12 the Scots’ Colleen Forrest, who the depths of Iowa and Illinois last to go. After a pair of made free broke a school record with eight What’s your favorite sport besides hockey to watch and why? weekend, losing to Grinnell and throws by Grinnell, Alex Deshler three-pointers. The Scots led 42-13 Hockey is really the only sport I enjoy watching. Monmouth Colleges in a pair of hit a jumper to make the score at the break and went on to lead by Midwest Conference battles. 49-46 with 1:47 remaining. as much as 43 points in the second Though the Vikings have yet A combination of a Grinnell half, winning 75-39. to notch a victory this year, any layup, a Lawrence turnover, and Chadwick led the Vikings with fan in attendance Friday night the Pioneers’ ability to hit one of 11 points and 5 rebounds, while Nakita Chadwick: Women’s Basketball at Grinnell’s Darby Gymnasium each pair of free throws put the Katie Van Es contributed eight would have guessed otherwise. Vikings away for good with the points and nine rebounds as the Lawrence played together and final score 53-46. Vikings (0-12, 0-7 MWC) took their kept the game close by minimizing Deshler and Condon led the 49th consecutive conference loss. turnovers and out-working their way for the Vikings with 13 and The Vikings will have ample taller opponents’ deeper bench to 12 points, respectively, in the opportunity to stop their losing claim a 25-22 halftime lead. losing effort. Sophomore Nakita streak at home, though, as they The Pioneers pulled away, Chadwick grabbed a team-high 10 will enjoy a four-game homestand jumping out to a nine-point lead rebounds for the night. over the next two weeks. They will midway through the second half. Saturday’s matchup against next match up with Knox College 7 However, the Vikings fought back the Monmouth College Scots (8-4, p.m. Friday before hosting Grinnell to narrow the deficit to 40-38 6-2 MWC) was a different story 3 p.m. Saturday. thanks to an 11-2 run with just than Friday night’s intense match- seven minutes left in the game. up. The Scots took the lead early Photo courtesy of Lawrence University If you could play another sport at Lawrence, what would it be and why? If I could play any other sport at LU, it would be volleyball, because I played in high school and really enjoyed it. Sports Trivia How old were you when you started playing basketball and what got you started? I started playing basketball in kindergarten in a youth league because I was really tall for my age and my mom put me Q: With campus buzzing with trash talk about Sunday’s Bears-Packers NFC in the league. The rest is history. Championship game, a discussion of history seems in order. In their storied 181-game history, the two teams have met in the playoffs… how many times? What is your favorite Lawrence basketball memory so far? My favorite LU basketball memory so far would have to be A: Only once. Though they both made it to the playoffs in 1994 and 2001, the Bears this year’s trip up to Bjorklunden with the team. It was nice and and Packers didn’t manage to play each other in either year. Their only matchup was a relaxing and really the first time that we all got to know each game for the Western Division championship in 1941, which the Bears won 33-14. The other since we have so many new girls on the team. Bears then went on to win the NFL Championship over the New York Giants, who had beaten, strangely, the Brooklyn Dodgers to get to the championship game. What’s your favorite post-game meal? My favorite post-game meal is chicken wings, but we always Q: The San Antonio Spurs — as of Jan. 19 — sit at 36-6, their best-ever start. Almost have to eat pizza or McDonald’s on our road trips. I’m not a big no one would have picked the Spurs to be 30 games over .500 this early in the season, fan of greasy food. but their start pales next to the ridiculous opening by the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls, who boasted what record after 44 games? How have the new freshmen contributed to the team this year? A: 41-3. Remarkably, however, the Spurs are very close to being on pace to match The freshmen have all had to step into a major playing role the Bulls’ 72-10 final record — the Bulls’s .878 clip may seem uncatchable, but the Spurs this year, and despite going through some difficult games this aren’t far behind at .857. year, they have refused to give up. They are a great foundation for the program in the future, and even though it has been a rocky start, they have a lot of potential. THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 The Lawrentian Editor in Chief: What’s on your iPod? 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Here are a bunch of songs I like by 3. The Slits, “I Heard It Through with her for the next 30 years. 7. Screaming Females, “Buried in News Editor: bands with front women. The term the Grapevine” the Nude” Amy Sandquist “front woman” does not appear in The Slits opened for The Clash 5. Gravy Train!!!!, “Sippin’ 40s” In truth, Screaming Females Merriam-Webster. Clearly, this is a and The Sex Pistols and were post Hailing from Oakland, Calif., consists of two awkward, curmud- Associate News Editor: significant oversight. punk before anyone knew precise- Gravy Train!!!! represents the lack geonly guys and one teeny-tiny, Bridget Donnelly ly what punk was. The Slits didn’t of self-restraint and common screaming female. Maybe five feet Features Editor: 1. Wanda Jackson, “Funnel of follow what they perceived as male decency I love about the girls in tall in her stocking feet, Marissa Naveed Islam Love” rhythms and structures and conse- the Bay Area. With lyrics that might Paternoster wails, moans, shrieks Wanda Jackson got screwed. quently their early recordings are stand up to the connoisseurship of and howls with this hypnotic, Associate Features Editor: An aggressive, rebellious, inte- majestically awkward and without the sultan of sleaze himself, John perfectly controlled passion that David Rubin grationist rockabilly singer in any sense of metronomic rhythm. Waters, there was no way I was dominates entire venues of sweaty, the mid 1950s, she just couldn’t Their punky-reggae sound is at its getting a single line into this paper. moshing men. Opinions/Editorials Editor: beat anyone into listening to her. height of accessibility in “I Heard Patrick Miner I adore “Funnel of Love,” which it Through the Grapevine.” If they 6. Nouvelle Vague, “Too Drunk 8. Madeline Ava, “Cheer Up, Arts & Entertainment Editor: took on a whole new meaning for had listened to their label and to Fuck” Buttercup” Tom Pilcher me after hearing it in “But I’m A made the tune their A-side, per- This French bossa nova cover Madeline Ava generally utiliz- Cheerleader.” haps The Slits would not be wal- of the Dead Kennedys single con- es the natural didacticism of folk Sports Editor: lowing in obscurity today. veys a sense of luxury and deca- punk and instructional quality of Gregory Peterson 2. The Supremes, “Can’t Hurry dence in absolute hedonism, com- the ukulele for good, and has a Love” 4. X, “I’m Coming Over” pletely reinterpreting Jello Biafra’s calming affect similar to that of Photo Editor: I have a huge crush on Motown X are an L.A. punk band satiric, depressing message. This the great Mr. Rogers. In “Cheer Up, Tara Atkinson Records, a label that, among its that got started in 1977. Exene makes it way more fun to listen to Buttercup,” she assures us that many other accomplishments, Cervenka, the lead singer and only before a party. However, the band’s “you are braver and stronger and Associate Photo Editors: Minh Nguyen played a significant role in usher- woman in the group, began her members/producers created this more charming than I think you ing in the age of the girl band. This musical career as one of those effect by choosing French female ever knew,” and gently reminds us Layout Editor: tune teaches us that when it comes girlfriends who has never been vocalists with no prior knowledge that “being sad and being scared Katie Kasper to love, a definition of the relation- involved in music but whose boy- of the songs, arguably using wom- are no good way to be self-aware.” ship between the song’s sections friend wants her to join your band en’s voices as instruments just as Associate Layout Editor: and its absconding chorus, you and you’re like “ah, man,” but then Yves Klein used women’s bodies as Jamie Cartwright just have to wait. she blows you away and you need paintbrushes. to keep putting on amazing shows Copy Chief: Emily Koenig

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