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Connecticut College Digital Commons @ Connecticut College 2011-2012 Student Newspapers 10-17-2011 College Voice Vol. 95 No. 3 Connecticut College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/ccnews_2011_2012 Recommended Citation Connecticut College, "College Voice Vol. 95 No. 3" (2011). 2011-2012. 17. https://digitalcommons.conncoll.edu/ccnews_2011_2012/17 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at Digital Commons @ Connecticut College. It has been accepted for inclusion in 2011-2012 by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Connecticut College. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author. MONDAY, OOOBER 17, 2011 NEW lONDON, CONNECTICUT VOLUME XOI ' ISSUE 3 ANN MARSH DALY CONTRIBUTOR As the events in Manhattan have unfold- closely, it is in fact quite easy to hear ed, I have had many conversations with what they are asking for-economic jus- my fellow students about the protests tice in our society, On the 'We Are the and the demands of the movement. 99%' Tumblr, every story underlines the Some support Occupy Wall Street, but same point. The financial crisis has hit others do not. Those who do not have the middle and lower classes the hard- had several problems with the protest's est, and there has been little effort on methods and demands. They have criti- the part of the government and financial cized the lack of focused demands, in- systems to alleviate the pain effectively. sufficient anger at the government, and Moreover, the point of protest in general the perception that the protesters are is not necessarily to forward a specific shirking personal responsibility. It is demand. It is a form of raising con- my belief ..however, that what the move- sciousness, and it is a request for a dia- ment actually does is point out deep logue between those whose voices have inequalities inherent in the American not been heard by Capitol Hill and Wall government and economy. It responds Street. For the first time in a long time, to the deep gulf that exists between what there is real debate about alternatives to America supposedly stands for and what the current system, not just quick fixes it delivers. or adjustments. In my opinion, criticizing the lack of a single demand entirely misses the point CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 of Occupy Wall Street. If you listen LOST N'/ JOB raw AN OCL\ lPATION Angry Birds Fly Into Theaters MARK FERREIRA STAFF WRITER These viral apps attract millions of users. Angry Farmville, sells rewards points at gas Birds recently hit 350 million downloads, while stations and other similar locations. In the modern era of technology and the Internet, Farmville, during its peak in 2009, gathered 32.5 These points can unlock bonus items the line between the virtual and the real world is million players daily. Even today, Farmville re- in the game. Even Microsoft Word rec- fading, Subjects of viral videos, such as Antoine mains the third most popular app on Facebook. ognizes Farmville as proper noun with- Dodson and Ted Williams, were able to launch ca- Due to the huge success of these games, it comes out prompting spell check. It seems as reers based off of their hit YouTube videos. How- as no surprise that the market for app memorabilia 19 though these electronic games have ever a new media appears to be creeping into the and the creation of an entire brand based on these ~ been accepted into our physical world virai market space. Like viral videos, applications games emerges. The creators of Angry Birds have ~ and consumer culture at large, such as Angry Birds and Farmville infiltrate main- licensed and sell one million t-shirts and plush .. stream culture. toys each month. Zynga, the company behind CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 ~.. OPINIONS NEWS ARTS SPORTS iRemember: The Legacy of Conn Coil Hillel Moneyball's Grand Slam 7 Steve Jobs 9 11More Conn-Fu Fighters 4 Sees Makeover I EDITORIALS I II LETTERS'OCE OOOBER 17, 2011 THECOLLEGE vOla Editorials "The views and opinions expressed in '1"M College "'ice are strictly those of stu- There isn't much space for an editorial this week, and I'm proud: partially because I get an extra two hours dent authors, and not of Connecticut eonege. All content and editorial decisions added back to my day, but mostly because the Letters to the Editor you'll see below indicate that students, faculty remam m the hands of the students; neither the College's administration nor its faculty exercise oootrol over the content." and staff not only read the paper, but they also feel compelled to respond. Students criticize about the Voice all the time, but they're equally as responsible for the content that's being Jazmine Hughes EtIItor-Io-ehief published, even if they don't see the paper through to the end. The paper is meant to be a forum for all members IpekBakir Managing Editor of the College community to articulate their opinions and contribute to the formation of others' perspectives. An AyanoE1son Creative DIrector editor recently overheard a student in Harris displeased with how little the Voice contributed to informing our community. I don't disagree with this student-there is a lot that the Voice has changed in the past three years, News Edlton David Liakos but there is constant room for improvement-but remember: a student-run newspaper depends on student contri- David Sbanfield butions. We aim to question, express and inform: if we aren't fulfilling our duty to the campus, let us know-but OphliODS Edlton Ethan Harfenist more importantly, help us out. The first meeting of the school year attracted nearly forty students; the third at- Jerel! Mays tracted ten. What happened? Arts & Entertaloment Edlton Devin Cohen Don't chalk this up to laziness. "Apathy" is one of our favorite buzzwords to throw around at each other when Melanie Thibeault we're disappointed by the disparate attendance ratios at lectures and Cro dances. If this week's articles are any Sports Edlton DanMoorin indication, we're too busy to be apathetic: we're planning demonstrations, holding vigils and Occupying Wall Jesse Moskowitz Street. Don't let this age-old adjective mandate how we see ourselves. Follow the example of students like Jeff Photo Edlton Tanaba Simon Beling and Alicia Cauterrucio, and respond to things that provoke you. Criticize, compliment, or coerce-what- Hannah Plishtin ever you do, come on in. We have cookies. Fiction EditOR Sarah Fasano - Jazmine Alex Soffron Head Copy Editor Annie Mitchell Webmaster AyanoElson Web Content Editor Emily Rernpell Free Speech Multimedia Editor Meaghan Kelley Advertlslog Manager Sarah Kosofsky Finance Manager Sarah Weiss Public Relations Director Shannon Keating [In response to last week's article, surrounds them. When I first found inition of swag revolves around how "In Defense of Odd Future," by OFWGKTA, I was hopeful that their one carries oneself, rather than the Libby Carberry ,J music was a new style of intelligent environment that defines a person's STAFF I agree that OFWGKTA seems to hip hop forming into a genre. When life. In this sense, what OFWGKTA be a revolutionary hip-hop group in I looked closer, all I found was does in mocking swag is simply Wrlten Photop'1lpbers terms of "anti-mainstream" rap and .offensive, ironically poor attempts mocking a series of concurrent sty- Catherine Monahon Hannah Amber Villanucva Plisbtin antics; I just don't agree with the at something different. One could listic choices, rather than turning the Emmaline Deihl Alicia Toidi Liza Gordon -CaroIi ... Dylag definition that all that they are doing understand the humor behind the entire music industry, and hip-hop, Allison Cahoon Megan Costello Sam Mauck Gregory Vance Li.Charky can be construed as harmless humor. lyrics. but in general it sounds like on its head. This social-viral media Igmar Sterling CopyEdiIon Jesse Moskowitz Defining 'hipster' as an "asshole" OFWGKTA is engaged in a depravi- collective, in the lens of revolution- Julian Notanc Annie Mitchell DWlalD Spaulding that has a counterculture that "[ ...J ty contest with themselves. Tyler the ary ideals, is to squeeze meaning AnnaJcab Cogan Squadra Dwnay just doesn't add up" against counter- Creator pushes the boundaries in his out of a one dimensional artistic Caeli Smith Caroline Lazar videos and songs. to the point where style. OFWGKTA may be a new Nora Britton cultures of the past may have some Lily Plotkin validity in today's sense of the word, he wants to look as if he is sickening and hip group to many who consider Amanda Nldile Contact Us however, in this instance, Odd Future himself. Defending their antics in themselves critics and cynics of the Savannah Berget [email protected] Wolf Gang Kill Them All can also the name of anti-commercialism and modern music world, but throughout Chris Olrt (860) 439-5437 be defined as this kind of "hipster" irony only fuels the wrong message. their dialectic this group indicates Kyle David Smith 210 Mohegan Avenue due to their insistence on offending Are listeners supposed to enjoy the that they are more interested in shock Heather Holmes New London, er 06320 factors and its intended reaction Kurt Reinmund everyone in sight with an apathetic uncalled-for acts of violence? Kelly Fmnldin tone, as if the music is asking the Many mainstream rappers preach rather than something meaningful listener, "What are you going to do about 'swag' in their lyrics, and and game-changing. about it?". Personally, I find their much of this rap can be demean- lyrics to be incredibly offensive.