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VOLUMEXXXI • NUMBER14 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2007 , CONNECTICUTCOLLEGE,NEWLONDON,CT Conn Students To Present The Vagina Monologues BY ALLISON ZELMAN duction last year. Motivated by the idea that theater can promote social staff writer change, Sarah decided to be a mem- ber of the cast and was quickl y cap- Last November, 75 Connecticui tivated as she found a strong corn- College Women lined up outside the munity of women, all of whom 1962 Room. Though their age, size, could relate and listen to one other. color, and interests differed, they McKitterick decided that she want- shared in their passion and excite- ed to help provide Conn women ment to audition for Conn's 2007 with an outlet for expression. "This production of The Vagina outlet is incredibly important to Monologues. Now excitement level have on a college campus, where is at its peak, with the February sexual assaults happen frequently 22nd premiere less than a week but no one talks about it. We want to away. establish a dialogue so everyone Statistics show that I in 4 col- realizes that this does happen and lege women are sexually assaulted women are not alone." within their 4 years of college. Ultimately, Barkley and Directors Sarah McKitterick '07 McKitterick share many of the same and Kelly Barkley '07 believe that goals, including the hope that the this number is unacceptable and the audience will come away from the huge' number of participants in the performance and be empowered to event further demonstrates that do their part to stop violence against there is an active movement on women, which, according to campus to promote awareness and become a national phenomenon. Vagina, and the organization now uated last year, McKitterick and women to talk about, learn and Barkley, may include "just being change. This event strives to celebrate helps to distribute The Vagina Barkley joined forces with the embrace the power of their vagina." able to say the word 'vagina' with- The show's collection of mono- female sexuality as well as motivate Monologues to both national and dream of continuing the legacy of Kelly believes that tltis process is out flinching." logues are derived from over 200 audiences to end violence against international colleges and organiza- the production on campus. Barkley, imperative for all women to undergo Following the Monologues, interviews with women, based on women throughout the world. tions. a double major in Gender Women considering that, "in order to under- there will be a Talk-Back, during their memories and experiences of In 1997, VlIPay was founded, a Connecticut College held its Studies and American Studies, has stand the world around you, you which audience participation is wel- sexuality. Author Eve Ensler, who nonprofit grass roots movement premiere production of The Vagina been involved with. The Vagina must understand yourself." performed at Conn's Vagina dedicated to ending violence against Monolognes five years ago, under Monologues since her freshman McKitterick, a double major in SEE MONOLOGUES Monologues last year, brought the women around the world. V-day the direction of alum Molly year and continues to be inspired by Theater and English, found a deep Continued on page si.• stories together into what has stands for Victory, Valentine, and Kawachi '06. When Kawachi grad- the show's ability to "empower personal connection with the pro- Conn Leads the Divestment Charge Beloved Anthropology BY LAUREN WELCH Professor Passes staff writer Away Following Battle The ACSRI was created this semester after members of the stu- dent body began petitioning the col- With Cancer lege to examine the possibility of divesting college funds from Sudan. BY SOPHIE MATHEWSON England, Native American The Committee is currently made up news editor Archeology, and Archeoloy and of four students and three faculty Historic Preservation. members. Divestment has become an Professor Juli published more international tool to pressure the than 16 articles in journals such as Sudanese government to halt the the Bulletin of the Archeological genocide that is occurring in the Society of Connecticut, Northeast Darfur region. This past month, the Anthropology, and New England t\CSRI has been exploring divest- Historical Archeology. He was edi- ment options for the College. The most promising solution is to ask the managers of the funds we are invest- ed in to create a Sudan Free Account. This would mean that ~s the fund shifts its investments over time, our funds managers avoid re-investing in companies promoting the genocide in Sudan. Currently, the ACSRI is looking for student opinions on this matter, Please be on the lookout for a survey regarding socially responsi- ble investing in your college e-mail. The responses will be compiled and added to the divestment project. Also, Daniel Millenson, ~ctive Professor Harold]uli President of SudanDivestment.org will be speaking within the next two tor of the Archeological Preservation weeks. For more information, please column in the Newsletter of the email ACSRI at [email protected] Connecticut Trust for Historic Tbe recent winter weather system has yielded deceptive scenesof beau!y; the outdoor reality has been biting cold (Cryan). or visit www.sudandivestment.org Preservation. Professor Juli had a variety of extracurricular endeavors, including Upcoming Events At Conn his position as Vice Chairman of the Connecticut Historical Commission, and his work on a variety of public February 18: service and consulting projects. He "Classiques Legers Pour Le Cour" was an active member and leader of New London Congregation Beth EI, ·Tum1I.II.Vllllr Faculty Recital where his funeral services were geld Evans Hall, 2 p.m. on February 12th. He served for many years as the "Gabbi" at the dllllls· synagogue's High Holy Day servic- February 22: es, and was pri~ileged to blow the Former Republican Senator from Rhode Island traditional ram's hom, the shofar. all Rosh Hashanah. . Lincoln Chafee to Speak at CC Goodwin- Professor Juli is, survived by his CIIII'IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Niering Center for Conservation Biology and wife and two children. Environmental Studies Certificate Program In a February 12th obituary, The .Ir, wlillr,lInalda New London Day wrote: Seminar "Throughout his life, Harold dedi Blaustein 210, 7 p.m. lIramlll SEE PASStNG Continued on page six NEWS SPORTS A&E

Turnto page 6 for more inlormationon Mensice hockeyhas qualifiedfor the Pop Punkl Norwegian hottle! Anoa on Tbe VaginaMonologues and the tragic NESCACplayoffs!Menssquash has defeat- Nicole Smith! Scandals, beefs and lava passingof ProfessorHaroldjuli, ed the mightyColbyMules!'fum to 9 and beans!Checkont pages4 and 5 for tb<:lat- '" 10 for the storh~. est! .. , • 2. :'~BRUARY 16, 2007 • 1'HB COllEGE VOICE • EDITORIAL&OPINION

Our Own Honor I Letters To The Editor , .Most students consider the Honor Code to be one of role in the classroom, and we believe it to extend to the 0 p. ..t s Conn's defining assets. While the Honor Code may have rest of our lives here at Conn. Students are beginning to Ur r lOr 1 1e 'a'number of flaws, it provides students with boundaries wonder if they should leave their doors unlocked for the tIlat yield reciprocal relationships with Professors, self- mere ten minutes they shower, or if all of their clothes scheduled and un-proctored exams, and myriad other will still be there when their dryer cycle is up. It seems Dear Editor, .. advantages. Ultimately, the greatest downside of the pathetic to be so paranoid, but even more pathetic is how The Feb. 9 article and editorial accurately described the college's progress in improving ~~sacademl~ ~~d honor code might be the disillusionment that comes with certain individualsare acting with such blatant disregard extracurricularlife. However, the article, "Strategic Planning Outline For Conn's Future Released, requires c an 1- it. The recent murmurs of theft within the dorms are a for the most fundamental part of what our honor code cation. bitter reality check. The Honor Code plays an integral dictates: acting with integrity. The article mistakenly presented recommendations from the 1999 campus master plan as part of today's strate- gic priorities. For example, the 1999 plan called for the college to acquire the Williams School building; however, this is not part of our plan today.The campus master plan should be viewed as a historical resource for the pnonti- A Reminder: zation process, not as blueprint for the immediate future. The newly developed plan "Strategic Priorities for the Second Century" (which can be found under "Featured Sites" on CamelWeb) describes a vision for the college in 2013 and specific actions we will take to achieve it. It presents 25 initiatives on which we will focus our energy and resources over the next six years. These initiatives will The Voice appreciates honest, thoughtful student improve academic and extracurricular life in many ways. Sincerely, opinion.' However, if possible, please keep Letters Eric Cardenas , to the Editor to 300 words or less. Director of Media Relations Connecticut College. The Opinion and Editorial section A Note: is comprised of independent student opinions, which are . also not to be confused with the Connecticut College or See below policies for additlonal details. the College Voice. All content and editorial decisions are Editorials are the viewpoints of student editors, and made by student staff members. Thank you. are not to be confused with the official opinions of Please write for us. Email Pete at [email protected]

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12 Water Street .Downtown Mystic (860) 536·4589 -Open for dinner daily at 4pm THE COLLEGE VOICE • FEBRUARY 16, 2007 • 3 OPINION • CHILE DOG RECYCLEMANIA: MORE THAN JUST A COMPETITION GREG SOWA • ViEWPoINT EvAN PIEKARA • VIEWPOINT . The outrageously natural in Washington, D. C. on Pinochet's RecycleMania 2007 is upon us! This intercollegiate recycling competi- death of former Chilean dictator office paper, magazines. and catalogues, cardboard, glass containers, alu- orders. tion runs from January 28th through April 7th, and we are poised to improve Augusto Pinochet (from a heart minum cans, clean aluminum foil, steel (tin) cans, and plastic containers (#'s • Recently declassified docu- upon our excellent first year finish of 5th place out of 87 schools. This event 1&2). Our per capita totals will be based upon on 1,816 students and 771 attack) during Our Winter Break was ments reveal a heavy degree of V.S. exemplifies the college's commitment to environmental stewardship, and full-time faculty and staff members, making this a community-wide effort. largely overshadowed by the execu- complicity in the 1973 coup, as well perhaps just as importantly (depending on your own normative judgment) Currently, we are leading the pack in paper, fourth in bottles and cans, and tion of as an earlier coup attempt. Most of provides an opportunity for building more name recognition for our college. first in food. We are lagging behind in cardboard so purchase more 30 packs Saddam these documents can be found Last year, we finished ahead of such prestigious (of soda, or whatever you prefer). Despite our initial success we are not in Hussein. Even online in the National Security schools as Yale and Harvard, and finished as one of the top 5 and will need to make a huge run before our two-week layoff over I have takert an Archives. the top NESCAC schools (take that, Amherst and spring break. absurdly long • At the time of his death, Williams). Although it may be a small victory, it is a It is easy to overlook the merits of this competition. but it deserves much time to record Pinochet had been charged in over victory nonetheless, and highlights one of Connecticut more credit. RecycleMania is a practical and fun way of mobilizing students my thoughts 300 separate cases, ranging from College's comparative advantages over several other together to reduce waste, raise environmental awareness, and positively on the matter embezzlement to genocide. He was more "renowned" schools. Fortifying ourselves as impact the environment. This competition has the ability to create healthy (I meant to arrested in Britain in 1998, and was leaders in a nationwide competition enhances the pro- and environmentally sound habits for the future. Personally, as someone write this col- brought to trial in the Chilean file of our college, and may pay dividends in broaden- who has oftentimes neglected to recycle, it has made me much more con- umn for the semester's first issue). Supreme Court, but in 2006 he was ing our college's reputation, attracting students, and scious of where I was throwing recyclable material. Prior to this competi- But no amount of time or media neg- declared unfit for trial (after a minor appealing to prospective donors. tion, I regret to admit tbat most of the time I would not think twice about lect can diminish the importance of stroke). Thus, he died without ever RecycleMania, which has expanded since its 2001 inaugural year, cur- throwing something away in the nearest bin. Seeing students proactively this horrendous chapter in Chilean _ really facing justice. rently has over 200 universities registered for the 2007 competition. working together to educate us on recycling, combat wasteful behavior, and and American - history. The basic Although more colleges have entered the field, this grants Connecticut pool collective resources in an attempt to win this competition changed my facts of the case - pitifully little- There is another element to the College a greater forum to showcase our talents and collective efforts. Our outlook. Every little bit does count, in this competition, and in contributing known a mere thirty years later - are story of Augusto Pinochet - one that enrollment in the Per Capita Classic, RecycleMania's more traditional com- to a more environmentally friendly world. By being more conscious of these: gives it a special significance today. petition, consists of measuring which school recycles the most materials per wasteful behavior and making a concerted effort to recycle we can walk Soon after his death, a fierce debate capita over the ten week period between January 28th and April 7th (this away with a little Dame recognition, some environmentally sound habits • On September 11, 1973, started over the general's legacy. may be the one time we are actually disadvantaged by having a two week and a ftrst place trophy. the democratically-elected govern- Many people on the right are still spring break). Acceptable recyclable materials include mixed paper such as ment of socialist Salvador Allende defending him simply because he was overthrown in a military coup. overthrew a socialist government, THE OPPORTUNIlY OF Allende killed himself in the presi- and because his economic policies 2007 dential palace at La Moneda, which led to a "miracle economy" during ALEx FRECON • GET YOUR FRECON was under siege by ground troops the 1980's. "He will be remem- It's on baby, it's on like Donkey funding and fame. With all of the featured on MTV and VH I. They shouldn't be happening, people. and fighter jets. Two days after tak- bered," said Roger W. Fontaine in a Kong. And no, I'm not talking about resources our school has and the tal- aren't a FNL band, they sell out This is OUf chance to prove to the. ing power, the four-person junta dis- National Review Online sympo- the '08 elections. We've got a much ent in our faculty, it is frustrating to huge venues. If they came to Conn, rest of the NESCAC and the college solved the Chilean Congress - the sium, "as leaving the country better bigger election on our hands. Well, I see our rankings drop because of well, I think that it would be the world that Connecticut College is very body that had partially inspired off than he found it." He has, in any suppose it's not really an election, inconsequential things like money. biggest band to come here ever. not just a cookie cutter NESCAC him with its failed vote to remove case, earned the praise of Fontaine it's more of a challenge-an ecolog- Students say that we have noth- Secondly, this event would pro- schooL We are a force to be reck- Allende from power in August of and those who think like him for ical challenge. Perhaps we will call ing to brag about. Tbey say we have duce great publicity for Connecticut oned with, like Campus Safety's that year - and formally outlawed all "rescuing" Chile from a government it an Ecocollegechallenge. no dynamite athletic teams, we don't College. Word would get out door-kicking skills. We can do this, political parties. In a famous speech, that was "going Communist." His Yes people, MTVV's throw banging concerts, and we are through the works of MTVU, so you people, and there is nothing stopping Pinochet claimed that Chile had defenders also have a habit of con- Ecocollegechallenge is in full force, struggling financially. There's no know people are going to hear about us. So GET ONLINE AND VOTEi! been "a victim of Congress" since trasting him with his counterpart on and unlike any doubt in my mind that this year it! I mean seriously, what better pub- Go to http://www.ecocollegechat- 1925 - a reference to the country's the left, Cuba's Fidel Castro. Which athletic com- things are turning around, and I licity would you want? It would lenge.com and vote fifty times a day. well-earned reputation as Latin brings me to the reason that this petition, think the Ecochallenge would be the really show potential students that I've voted four hundred times America's most stable democracy. story is relevant today. Connecticut icing on the cake. The fact that stu- Connecticut College is a perfect already and I'm just getting started. • Almost immediately after Very soon, Castro will also die, College is in dents here at Conn have put our learning environment that maintains It's not hard, and we all have the free the coup, General Pinochet put and his legacy will undoubtedly the final ten, school into the top ten against most- a small and private environment, time, so why not help make Conn together a special military unit emerge as the subject of intense with a chance ly state universities is a true testa- while achieving endeavors of epic more enjoyable?! known as the Caravan of Death. debate. He is already praised by to win a mag- ment to the fact that we are capable proportions. So arise, students of This squadron was responsible for many on the left for creating an nificent prize of achieving massive feats. Finally, the money would be Connecticut! Let us unite, under the 71 summary executions and a num- exemplary health-care system in of 25,000 dol- Winning the Ecochallenge great. The 25,000 dollars would go banner of the camel, and push forth ber of "disappearances" - mostly of Cuba, and because he overthrew lars and a free concert by Angels and would do a lot for this schooL First towards a program that would save towards victory!!! known or suspected leftists and V.S .-backed strongman Fulgencio Airwaves. Now I know y'all are of all, it would give us a sense of us more money. That does nothing I would like to take this time to other dissidents, but also of journal- Batista. (Sound familiar? It should.) familiar with what's going on, but I accomplishment. It would be some- but help, right? By using locally pro- also point out that the lead singer of ist (and V.S. citizen) Charles But these two hijos de putas are feel like students here haven't con- thing that we could brag ahout to our duced food, we would save money. the band Angels and Airwaves is Horman. It wasn't long before the not the polar opposites their defend- sidered what winning this challenge friends, especially when we tell So, why is all of this important? Tom Delonge, the guitarist for the government had to use stadiums, ers make them out to be - they are could actually do for our school. them how sick the Angels and Why am I writing about this? Well, once great band Blink 182. If we do military bases, and naval vessels as mirror images of each other. Then Ever since I came here (an entire Airwaves concert was. as you all know, there is only one win this challenge (and I believe we prisons. again, I'm operating on the simple- year and a half ago) students have Now for those of you who aren't more month of voting. I feel like a will), if someone could figure out a • After Pinochet was ousted minded premise that dictatorship is always told me that they were upset familiar with Angels and Airwaves, lot of students don't care anymore, way for me to meet him that would by a 1988 plebiscite, the National always bad. People defend the lega- with the fact that our school lacked they are a band that is frequently and have stopped voting. This be gnarly, he's my hero. Kthxbye. Commission on Truth and cies of tyrants like Augusto Pinochet Reconciliation found his regime and Fidel Castro because their ide- responsible for 2,115 deaths. In ologies seem to demand it. Only 1992, a second commission when we stop quibbling, rationaliz- increased the number to 3,197. In ing, and turning blind eyes, can we 1976, former Chilean foreign minis- get past this whole stupid monolith ter Orlando Letelier was murdered Of Left vs. Right. BWGGERS VS. EVERYONE ELSE WllJJAM BAll • VIEWPOINT

On Jan. 30th, John Edwards about the tension between religious hired two established bloggers to conservatives and those concerned work for his campaign. By Feb. 14th with personal privacy. According to both had resigned. In the intervening the story Donahue apparently also time the assembled forces of the objected to the use of profanity by religious right both on their sites. and major Before continuing, two things media outlets scream to be mentioned. First, fabricated one despite the AP headline, the Catholic of the most League does not represent all blatent hit Catholics. Second, Bill Donahue pieces since may be a name that some recognize. the now infa- If so, it is probably because of some mous Swift statements he made in 2004, which Boat cam- some (those with functioning con- paign during the 2004 election: The sciences) regarded as anti-Semitic: full impact of this false controversy "Hollywood is controlled by secular has yet to be felt, but this much is Jews who hate Christianity in gener- certain: a battle is brewing between al and Catholicism in particular." traditional media and the online said Donahue, on MSNBC's "community. "Scarborough Country." If you still When the campaign of John wonder why the first is true, you Edwards hired Amanda Marcotte need only look to the second. and Melissa McEwan as Iinternet So charges of anti-Catholicism outreach coordinators, they could were being lobbed by an anti- hardly have imagined the firestorm Semite? Big deal. To say that his that would erupt. In fact, no one cold bizarre and indefensible beliefs have imagined it; no one in their invalidate his argument would be an right mind at least. That did not, ad hominim attack, which is in bad' however, stop one Bill Donahue faith, so therefore it might be pro- from almost single-handedly creat- ductive to look more closely at the ing a media frenzy that engulfed issue and the bloggers Donahue tar- several news cycles. geted. Last week Donahue, president of Before her very recent transfer to the Catholic League, referred to the the Edwards campaign, Amanda bloggers in an AP article about their Marcotte ran her own blog, titled hiring as "two anti-CatholIc, vulgar, Pandagon. McEwan, too, was a trash-talking bigots" and demanded blogger with her own site, called that the campaign fire them over Shakespeare's Sister, inhabiting remarks made on their respect! ve with Marcotte and others the vast websites. The "anti-Catholic" "tr.ash and (to some) mysterious "blogos- talk" as referenced in the article phere" so often referenced these ("Catholics Slam Bloggers Hired by days. When the Edwards campaign Edwards" by Nedra Pickler, Feb. hired the two, there was a collective

6th) included statements opposmg SEE BLQllGERS t e Catholic Chu""h's pOSItIOn on abortion and a post by McEwan Continued on page seven It_·~FEBRUARY 16, 2007 '1)'E COWGE VOICE a ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT Pop-Punkers Anberlin Bust onto the Scene With Cities BY'CAROLYN SEBASKY . ernent by the listener. "Dismantle. Repair," will IffiproV hri . , . staff writer appeal to both the band's older fans with C suan s SIg- Anberlin have been around for quite some time, nature crooning, but the added heavy drums and guitar making slightly better than mediocre pop-punk albums companied with a catchy refrain is sure to puJl most lis- and sitting on the back burner of "the scene." I remem- teners in. bet seeing them open for Fall Out Boy back in 2004 The best track is the closer, "('Fin)." As a longer after releasing Blueprints For The Black Market and track beginning with calming acoustic guitar, it m~es being fairly impressed with their live show, The album for the perfect end to Cities. The song reuses the Iync, irselt, thongh, never really stuck, It was a collection of "1 am the patron saint of lost causes. Aren't we all to you fairly standard pop songs with the occasional heavier just near lost causes? Are we all to you Just, It?" as. muc h guitar, but nothing seemed to stand out. The band like "A" on Cartel's Chroma does, and gives a sense of released Never Take Friendship Personal in 2005 to closure to the aJbum. Christian's voice is dead-on great reviews, but the effort still didn't pull the band out through every emotional and introspective word, and it of the background, though their underground fan base swells perfectly as the guitars intensify to 80's rock bal- was continuing to grow steadily over the years. lad-esque proportions. Then, the divine voices of a chil- For many bands, the third album is a breakthrough dren's choir reiterate with: "They just saved all of the that defines the career of the group. Cities is no excep- lost, like you," over and over, joining with Christian in tion. The album, out February 20th on Tooth and Nail, a heavenly harmony. The song is monumental really marks a huge step forward for Anberlin. Cities offers shows what Anberlin is capable of. twelve songs that stray from the band's classic pop-punk Cities is sure to please Anberlin fans as well as style to the likes of sentimental ballads and high-impact impress the first-time listener. It seems to incorporate "ernocore" tracks while throwing in some synthesizer their distinct style while displaying a more mature and piano. sound, and also utilizes catchy hooks without sounding Somehow, none of the songs feel out of place. Cable Car," "Inevitable," and the epic last track, have been more "childish" in their lyrical content, Cities too "poppy." If you've had doubts about this band's tal, Vocalist Stephen Christian's distinct sound flows "(*Fin)" allow him to showcase this improvement, will be more "adult" because the lyrics concern "Man ent, or let them skim by under the radar,now is the time through all of the tracks, but there is a noticeable which I think is the best aspect of Cities. vs. Self." His claim may seem pretentious at first, but to reconsider AnberLin,because Cities is nothing short improvement in the quality of the notes he hits. The Another notable progression in Cities is the lyrics. AnberJin's catchy riffs manage to throw light on of impressive. slower ballads on the album, such as "The Unwinding Christian has stated that while Anberlin's other albums Christian's more mature lyrics, which is a welcomed From the Depths of Darkness: Pan's Labyrinth Shines Hannibal is Still as Delicious as Ever in Rising

BY ANDREW MARGENOT "warned" that they would have to Labyrinth, the magical world at BY ANDY PALLADINO his aunt (Gong Li) tells him that his somewhat back-to-back with the read subtitles, god forbid, staff writer Ofelia's fingertips. staff writer uncle has passed away but takes him book and written by the same author, Those who remained (yes, some This may sound like a bit of in. One day in the marketplace, she Thomas Harris (a series first), I was Guillermo del Toro was always people actually left because they had Christian imagery, and it is. In fact, In the tradition of Darth Vader is rudely insulted by Paul Momund hoping for an accurate adaptation, considered a decent director. Many to read subtitles) were in for perhaps profuse Christian themes and sym- and James Bond, Hannibal Rising (Charles Maquignon), the butcher but this is not so. And unfortunately, of,the Mexican artist's films, such as one of the best films of the year. bolism is one of Pan's Labyrinth's gives us an enticing prequel about and Nazi war criminal. Hannibal as always, the changes made for the TM Devils Backbone, were truly Pan's Labyrinth is the tale of a defects. After so many beams of what the title character was up to rushes at him in anger and a fight worst. The one that stands out the original horror films and others young girl in Franco's Spain, the light in darkness, self-sacrifice, and before being locked away. The breaks out before quickly being bro- most is removal of the Uncle Robert (Bellboy and Blade II) lacked in dictatorship following the bloody pregnant women birthing un- movie shows us his childhood, time ken up by police. But Hannibal isn't Lector from the story. He is around substance besides that which Spanish Civil War, in 1944. fathered sons, one begins to question in medical school, and of course, the content to leave it be. He tracks until he is killed by Paul Mcrnund quenched his northern neighbors' Her pregnant mother has just whether del Taro was on a grant first time feasting on flesh. We also down Momund fishing and with a after the market incident. This incessant thirst for Hollywood vio- married a strict officer of a military from the Pope. learn that no one is born evil; one is sword, slashes him several times would be better to have been left in lence. But now, El Laberinto Del outpost in northern Spain, defending Though Pat! 's Labyrinth is made a monster by an even greater before decapitating him. This begins because it further justifies Fauna (Pails Labyrinth) is said to against the local guerrilla bands, undoubtedly the most profound and monster. Hannibal's quest for revenge against Hannibal's revenge. be his finest film yet. Worried by her mother's pregnancy, artistic film of the year, one cannot The story begins in Lithuania in those who killed Mischa, and Popil's There are a few other flaws as Sadly, foreign films do not Ofelia is more than ready to take on help but feel that del Toro could 1944, where the Lector family's hid- to figure out Hannibal's role in all well. The killings, while certainly feco-ive much attention in the United the challenge presented to her by a have done more with it. The poten- ing spot is found by Nazis. In the this. violent, were devoid of much gore States, for 1 had to drive over 45 magical faun that would allow her to tial with such an original premise is aftermath of a brutal battle, the only Ulliel was good in the role. He and imagination. A bit of a letdown minutes to see this film. American save her family. The struggle ensues enormous. survivors are Hannibal and his two- was creepy and refined, yet unpol- after the amount of it we've been audiences prefer the staleness of the along with a parallel plot of the A bit more despair, Lard of the year-old sister Mischa. A Nazi unit ished in his tactics as he would be given before. Also, the settings and Hollywood movie recipe rather than "real" world. Rings style, and less symbolism led by the vicious and vile Grutas this early in his murderous career. backgrounds can be nice, but most be exposed to the slightest bit of It is when this actual conflict from Sunday Bible school would (Rhys Ifans) barges in and takes And he did indeed appear to be a don't evoke the same awe as ones in another culture. between Franco's forces and the have done much to sharpen the con- shelter with them. What happens precise version of what the character the earlier films. The ending is rather The first shocker to the ethno- local guerrillas intersects with the trast between the real and the magi- next is not made clear to the viewer made by Anthony Hopkins would be abrupt and seems to stop short when centric American audience is that magic experienced by Ofelia that del cal. at this point, but one gets the idea like as a younger mao. Ifans, as the some unanswered questions still Parr's Labyrinth is completely in Taro's magical realism blossoms Nevertheless, the richness of del that Mischa is brutally murdered. typical parallel-psycho, is not as remain. Castilian Spanish. Some nearby into breathtaking splendor. The Toro's film remains a shockingly Eight years later, Hannibal memorable as past ones like Ralph It can't stand up to Silence of the viewers voiced their indignation at mood of Pan's Labyrinth is dark and original film of magical realism, (Gaspard Ulliel) lives in an orphan- Fiennes but was equally as sinister. Lambs, but Hannibal Rising is still being tricked by the previews, in gothic, with shootings, torture, rain, something that anyone can appreci- age traumatized by the events of the You definitely believed he could a worthy part of the series. Let's which no dialogue occurred. and shades of gray filling the screen. ate in the growing uncertainty of the war. He runs away to.Paris where his chop up a child and feel no remorse. hope that Hannibal Ending is still far American viewers were not Yet from this darkness shines the 21st century. uncle and aunt live. When he arrives Because the movie is released off, Jtu>PY VALENTINES DAY, lim KOOKS: BEST NEW PROENZA SCHOULER'S pu shoul ers, a u ous y high co - SUCKERS "If Not For You," George BRITISH IMPORT scared of pop and they shouldn't be. POWER PLAy Jars,and the Poiret influence imbues Harrison's wonderfully sweet take When it's good, there's nothing bet- the collection with the ingenue qual- Y. l I I on Bob Dylan, is another song that ter. And we want to have fun with ity that Poiret pioneered at the begin- "1', will fill your heart. This song, with it!" ning of the twentieth century when its gorgeous slide guitar, tinkling In early 2006, The Kooks modem women's wear began. piano, harmonica solo, and released their major label debut Always suggestive, never explic- Harrison's mellow, sincere voice, album, Inside in Inside out, in the it, the February 9th presentation was makes you want to get martied in a U.K. The first two singles, "Eddie's a tightly edited showcase of rich garden in the springtime. Gun" and "Sofa Song" did well on jewel tones and silks, evoking the If anyone is sincere, it is Bob the charts, but it was "You Don't luxe look of privileged women who Dylan, From his album Bringing It Love Me" that gave the band its first need not concern themselves with All Back Home. "Love Minus Top 20 hit. braving the elements of fall and win- Zero/No Limit" is a gem. The "Bands tend to do one thing and ter. McCollough called it "cozier, assuredness and faith in his voice then stick to it," Pritchard recently darker... really, reall y rich. It feels and the way he refers to his "love" said. "With The Kooks we plan to do like the most expensive collection will make anyone believe that he is the opposite. When there's so much we've ever done," and Hernandez BY PAUL DRYDEN in love with the most dignified, hon- music to explore, why limit your- BY ARETI A. SAKELLARIS interjected that it indeed is their est woman. Lyrics like "She is true self?" priciest collection. 000 co-editor a&e associate editor like ice, like fire" and "She laughs The album's strongest track, 000 co-editor The opening pea coat with its: like the flowers, Valentines can't "Naive," was the true break through high collar of sable fur set the tone I don't let Valentine's Day get buy her" convey this woman's grace After covering Scottish sensation hit and reached #5 in the U.K. At this Heavy-hitters in the fashion for, what Hernandez called the "aus- me down. It's never been one of my and beauty. Paolo Nutini last week, I decided to point, the disc has already sold more industry are measured by sales fig- terity" and "cleanness" of this col- favorite days, especially when Art Garfunkel has one of the continue the trend with British than I million copies. Last year, they ures in same-name retail outlets and lection. Ironically. these garments everyone leaves the mail room with most powerful voices in music. My artists. After all, the Europeans are even won Best UK and Ireland act at department stores, in print publica- beguile their goal to "simplify lpackages and pink and red mother once said he has the voice of releasing far more interesting mate- the 2006 MTV Europe Music tions, and by the exclusivity and things": from the crisscrossing, sheer envelopes. I just tell myself that an angel, and although that state- rial than most North Americans Awards. breadth of their clientele. For Lazaro overlays, to the beading, the looks !flowers are stupid anyway and cards ment is slightly corny, I have to these days. Okay, maybe that was an "Naive" also helped the band hitl Hernandez and Jack McCollough of are suave and sophisticated. For the don't really mean anything. Instead, agree. Simon & Garfunkel's "For exaggeration. But there is truly the ground running on this side o~ Proenza Schouler, tbey exhibited absolute ultimate in understated 1 go to my room and turn up the vol- Emily, Whenever I May Find Her" is something special about what an the pond when Inside in Inside out adroitness in dominating mass mar- uptown elegance, a bucket hat that UIlIJ' on the soul-crushing love pure and magical. Garfunkel's voice accent can do to a rock song. And was released in October on alterna- ket retailer Target, while maintaining shielded the eyes and implied the '\9'llls. is stunning, and how about when he this week's prime example is The tive label Astralwerks. While the status of their premium label. anonymity of city dwellers was 10 the 9th grade, having never belts "I love you" at the climax 0 Kooks, a fresh but classic garage "Naive" has been getting consider- A full-fledged fashionista may paired with flowing black trousers ~ed a boy and never been asked the song? It gives me goose bumps rock band from Brighton, United able airplay across the country, The splurge on a crisscross teal silk.busti- and a trim black blazer lined with fur oUt, I was in the depths of my lone- every time. Kingdom. Kooks have yet to make their name er dress at Bergdorf Goodman retails at the neck. The deeply seductive lihess. Desperate to feel that some- "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)" by Named for the song on David known the states. They will headlin- for $1,350; whereas an aspiring fash- mystique of a bejeweled deep pur- one. somewhere' out there in the The Arcade Fire stole my heart. Bowie's Hunley Dory (197 I), The ing their first major U.S, tour in ionista may opt for a simpler navy ple-red v-neck dress with puff world loved me, I made a mix for Once described as the gates of heav- Kooks met while attending Brighton May. with dates at the Coachella silk one retails for $44.99 at Target. sleeves was heightened with a fun- myself. That mix was "Songs I Wish en opening, everything builds to an Music College only two years ago. Music Festival in California, New But the Target line is a repackaging nel-neck of fur. Explosive was the Were Written Abont Me" and it was amazing flurry of voices, instru- Sharing a liking for bands like The York City's Irving Plaza, and of their well-received designs, and black and white jacquard coat filled with some of the best love ments, and emotion. It grabs you Police, The Strokes, and Parliament Boston's Paradise Rock Club. the Proenza Schouler label is a nipped at the waist and fur-trimming songs ever. In the aftermath of from the first second, and you are Funkadelic, the group formed their While The Kooks are a great forum for Hernandez and the sleeves and high collar as the Valentine's Day, listen to some love not released until the very end. The own sound and within a year they win do w s- dow n -S ing -al on g-ty pe McCollongh to develop the scope of finale with its dramatic nod to glam- songs to lift your spirits. first time Iheard it I was astonished, were releasing singles for Virgin rock band, their live show is clearly their vision. orous dressing. Ethereal and filled with Van and its beauty has yet to fade. Records UK. where the band is at its finest. If their Hernandez said "This is our Contrasting the sense of comfort Morrison's unique mysticism, Funeral is gorgeous through and Comparable to recent import sold out New York City and Los favorite collection," and there is a lot induced through the knits were the "Sweet Thing" from Astral Weeks is through. but this opening track is stars Arctic Monkeys and Jet. The Angeles shows in the fall are any to love about it. From the movement Swarovski crystals, the shiny ele- one of the most romantic songs ever perfect. Kooks are simply a fun rock band indication, this new tourcould be the offered by the fabrics as the models ments, and the sleek fabrics. Proenza written. Lush strings, acoustic gui- There are many more songs I with catchy hooks and funny lyrics. tipping point. shimmered and sparkled down the Schouler embarked on a new direc- tars, and lyrics such as "I shall drive wish were written about me, but "We want to challenge what's "There's a soul and reggae feel runway, this is high fashion at its tion of fabrics, texture and layers ,my chariot down your streets and these songs possess the certain mag- expected of us," said nineteen year to what we do which is vital. But best. Bordering on sexy with their that the nineteen editors from just cry 'Hey, it's me! I'm dynamite and ical, entrancing beauty of romance old lead singer Luke Pritchard. "But we're a groove rock n roll band who cut outstanding, the relaxed "slouch- Vogue alone at the show will certain- I don't know why'" ill sweep you that your average love song so rarely right now we're about.making good want to make people dance," ier, dropped waist ... coceon silhou- ly proclaim a' the New York co ec- away . captures. IPop music. So many bands are Pritchard said. ette," as McCollough mentioned, the tion of Fall 2007. ... I

Tns COLLEGE VOICE· FRREUARY 16, 2007 • 5 i a ARTS &ENTE RTAINME NT Anna Nicole, Scandalous in Life and in Death Sondre Lerche's Latest Packs a Punch BY SOPHIE FITZGERALD BY STEVEN BLOOM staff writer strange rock flavor. The first single released, "Phantom staff writer Punch", is unrecognizable as a Sondre Lerche song. When the single was first released in late summer, I was When the news broke actress of all time, she last week that Anna Nicole In 1996, fourteen-year-old Sondre Lerche discovered highly disappointed with its loud sounds, stormy cho- proved herself an enter- his musical talent by quitting his school band and teach- Smith, who was just 39 ruses, and unfamiliar sound. When the rest of the album tainer on the big screen as ing himself to play guitar, and in 2000, he released his years old, had collapsed in was released, my feelings changed, and [ was happier well as in other realms, first album and became a Norwegian superstar. Lerche her hotel room and later with the full piece of work. "Say It All", the third track. such as those that would was weaned on eighties music such as A-ha, The Beach died, the instantaneous reminds me a lot of Lerche's old work with a little ~eM warrant impromptu Boys, and Prefab Sprout by his older brothers, and fell of rock. If Lerche were able to mix his original buzz was shocking. Her sound singings of "Happy in love with their simple electronic style. Once wrote his with a little rock and roll as he did in this song, he would rise to celebrity status was Birthday" to President own set of tunes, Lerche began performing weekly gigs be an unstoppable force in the music industry. truly unconventional, John F. Kennedy. Ms. at a local club, where he was discovered by producer My favorite track of[ Phantom Punch is "Tragic involving Playboy maga- Smith certainly was an H.P. Gundersen. Before he knew it, he was signed to Mirror", which is a wistful narrative of the male mind zine, marrying a man entertainer, specializing in Virgin Norway, and in 2000, Lerche released Faces that is delivered with complete confidence and assur- twice her age, having a the "rubbernecking" Down, an album with a soothing sound and poetic lyrics. ance. Overall, the album does not live up to the greatness reality show, and both genre. America watched Although he had the opportunity to travel around Lerche delivered in Two Way Monologue, but it is an gaining and losing weight her because they couldn't Europe and to the United States and become a national easy listen and very entertaining. Sondre Lerche defi- dramatically. Despite this take their eyes off of her. superstar, the young man had a responsibility to his nitely succeeded at developing a new style, but I like his not-so impressive list of Not quite an entertainer or schoolwork, opting to take a break from music. He final- eighteen year old elegance a bit more. accomplishments, Anna a socialite, Anna Nicole ly toured on American soil in 2002 and became a semi- Nicole Smith somehow Smith reflected, and household name with the release of his second album, managed to become a arguably jumpstarted, Two Way Monologue. household name. Perhaps America's odd fascination This past Tuesday, February 6th, Lerche released his that is why people reacted with celebrities who are fourth major album, Phantom Punch, with a unique, new so much upon the news of famous merely for being style. Lerche's appearance and personality would her death. It was as if our famous. Anna Nicole remind you of the average college student. He is con- neighbor, whom we were Smith would appear at red diverted their interest so and there is a scramble for stantly dressing in flannel or pink polo shirts and has fun happy to spy on from carpet events, often intox- she could have found a paternal custody of cracking jokes in interviews. Heck, he even has the col- behind our windows and icated and scantily more rewarding purpose Dannielynn. Ms. Smith lege charm needed to land a wife in gorgeous Norwegian gossip about the drama dressed, just because there in life than making the does not deserve a long model and actress Mona Fastvold. The quality that that was going on in her would be photographers tabloid headlines. drawn out drama over her makes Lerche stand out the most, however, is his incred- house, died suddenly (and who could feed America's It is perhaps the sickest death. If someone is ible voice. On his first two albums, Lerche recorded a mysteriously). fascination with Ms. phenomenon that those responsible, I certainly soothing jazz/folk sound that will remind you of a pret- Her death unfortunate- Smith. who are most troubled are hope justice is swift, for ty young girl playing guitar in a green field filled with ly fits the standard of her Paris Hilton should so fascinating for the Anna Nicole's sake. beautiful pink and yellow flowers. life, as it reflected the thank Ms. Smith for get- everyday passerby. Ms. Somehow, I feel that the While the albums are usually categorized as folk tumultuousness and ting B-list celebrities on Smith's life was one acci- speculation over homicide pop, I think they are much too poetic and soft to be con- shock-value she lived by the A-list. The red carpet dent after another, all of is just more gossip to add sidered as being under either genre. In early 2005, for so long. Just this past is not just about the actors which were seen by the to an event that is sad Lerche went on tour with childhood influence A-ha and fall, she made headlines or singers anymore. Ms. multitudes as they drove enough already. realized that life on the road is so much more fun with a for both the birth of a sec- Smith opened it up for by on the road of life. At this point, America band, so he created his own group under the name ond child, daughter anyone brave enough to Forgive my trite analogy, needs to let Ms. Smith go. Sandre Lerche and the Faces Down Quartet, influenced Danniel ynn, and the death bear the scrutiny of the but it is fitting for Ms. We need to put down the from his first solo album. As a group, they released of her first child, son American public. Smith. tabloids and close the Duper Sessions in early 2006, an album with a unique Daniel. Like so much of Do not misunderstand America now needs to chapter on Anna Nicole. jazz sound that received incredible reviews from Rolling Ms. Smith's life, this me; I am not trying to crit- allow Ms. Smith some America needs to stop Stone magazine and other major publications. episode seemed very icize Ms. Smith anymore dignity in the aftermath of rubbernecking and drive Phantom Punch delivers a sound very new and much like a daytime soap than America already has. her death. I just hope that past the accident. After unlike the preppy Sondre Lerche his fans know and love. plotline. While I cannot say that I her infant daughter does being so critical of her, While his lyrics have become increasingly poetic and Since her death, the approve of many of the not succumb to the same America needs to look at beautiful from album to album, this album delivers a media has compared Ms. decisions Ms. Smith made fate as her troubled moth- itself and examine why it Smith to Marilyn Monroe, within her life, I will say er; perhaps it is better that. is so deliciously fascinat- You a Clown, You Can't Tell by Now? which feels like an odd that her death is a tragic her daughter is raised by ing to focus on someone match, besides their plat- end to an already tragic someone else. Already who was so clearly lost. BY CHASE HOFFBERGER view. 50 was on Hot97 interviewing him. inum blonde and pouting life. Ms. Smith clearly there is speculation that Nobody's perfect: not staff writer with Angie Martinez when It's important for G-Unit and red-lipped appearance. reveled in the limelight, her lawyer and boyfriend Anna Nicole and certainly Cam'Ron and his manager called DipSet, though, to always keep in While Ms. Monroe was by but I do wish that America Howard K. Stem may be not America. Hip-hop music literally lives and into the station to rag on 50 about a mind that it is all a game; it's all just no means the greatest could have somehow responsible for her death dies with beef between rappers. few incorrect statements. Then, 50 a publicity move. As Kay Slay says Careers have been jurnpstarted got back at Cam'Ron by leaking a in his Hot97 interview with Cam: through the art-50 Cent started track onto the Internet that claims to "This is hip-hop. It's friendly com- Sound Off: More Anna Nicole Drama something with both Ja Rule and murder Cam's career. Cam retaliated petition." 50 seems to know what BY SOPHIE FITZGERALD The Game, DipSet gets a lot of by making fun of where 50 lived makes a good business move: mak- attention for going after Jay, (with us, in Connecticut). Now ing a fortune off selling shoes, music staff writer "Can't you feel the world becoming a better place?" Eminem foughr everyone-, but we've gotten to the point where and vodka. He can't rap, but he -Soon Wiley '09 careers have been ruined and deaths newly created MySpace pages are knows what sells. Cam wants to What do you think of the death of Anna Nicole and have transpired as a result of these announcing the death of Cam's pro- have a good time. His lyrics are the other scandals involving the paternity suit over her "Well it seems that through her death Anna Nicole beefs (When was the last time we fessional career: at the top of the goofy and the clothes in his closet daughter as well as her son Daniel's death? has actually achieved what she's been striving for all heard a Ja Rule single, anyway?) It's page is Cam holding a gun to his are even more so. He gets what he along: the peak of fame." a make or break deal that generally temple. wants-his name on the web and "Although it's sad she died, I think it's ridiculous -Teresa Pereira ~07 has both a winner and a loser. Cam's responded by telling DJ something to do-by battling 50. that people are irnrnortalizing her by calling her a cul- Beef isn't anything new to hip- Kay Slay at Hot97 that he couldn't Biggie and Pac died as a result or tural icon. I also wonder how this will affect TrimSpa "Is it really pathetic that I'm actually sad she died?" hop. It didn't start when 2pac wait to see what comes next. He their feud. For a while it seemed as sales." -Claire Dowd '08 attacked B.l.G. for taking his style. loves it. After battling Nas, Jay-Z though the bad blood put down on -Laura Hoffman '08 It's been going on for years. Kids in and Mase, Cam'Ron is ready for record between Jay and Nas was the 1970's Bronx grew up doing it, more. After all, what else would he legitimate, although that is no longer clowning on their friends for wear- be doing? His past two singles have the case. With Cam and 50 it looks Campus Pizza is Great for Food, Friends & Fun ing the wrong shoes or having a bad both been aimed at Jay, and people harmless: two ostentatious personal- haircut. The subject matter is differ- are starting to question whether or ities, both a little bored, decided to BY CLAIRE DOWD pus. It is open seven days a week, pie for a cheaper price, Campus ent, unless Cam'Ron's involved, but not he'll ever come out with another start a fight, make a few videos, get a&e cp-editor open until midnight on Friday and Pizza is a better alternative to Cro (if it's all the same joke. album. some airtime and get by on hype. Saturday nights, so it is perfect for you've run out of your allotted $50). Well 50's back at it again, this Battling another rapper is the More power to them, but they need It was one part bonding experi- late night munchies. The pizza and calzones are probably time with Cam and his DipSet crew. perfect way to get back into the to remember rap battles should stay ence, one part hunger. The Arts & The menu is expansive, offering the best choices on the menu, being It started with a simple radio inter- game. It allows you to quickly on tape. Entertainment editorial board hit up everything from pizza and cal zones generous with toppings and cheese. release a number of tracks to get the newly opened Campus Pizza last to Philly cheese steak and Buffalo The editors highly recommend yourself back in the people's ears, week, ordering an impressive wings. It is also reasonably priced, the Buffalo chicken pizza. It has a and the subject matter has already amount of food and racking up a with a large cheese pizza costing good amount of cheese and chicken been decided for you. Know a little decent bill. $9.65. with a little tang. There isn't much bit about the other rapper's life? Campus Pizza opened it doors Now don't expect too much from 'seating and so, you're better off Make fun of him for it. It's a simple again this semester under new man- the food, for it is greasy, cheesy and doing a carryout or delivery order. formula. agement. Conveniently located on doughy. It seems perfectly suited for Good hours. good prices, and a Admittedly, my favorite style of Williams Street, it is within walking members of the college community good location. You can't go wrong Cam'Ron's is when he raps about distance from Connecticut College who crave something after Harris with Campus Pizza. girls and trivial subjects because and also offers free delivery to cam- hours. Being able to feed more peo- that's when he's at his most clever. But hearing Cam make fun of 50 Cent's thug-life appearance, and hearing him call 50 "Curtis" is awfully funny. It keeps him busy Do vou like Floraliai» rapping and it allows me to hear

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• T"E COLLEGE VOICE • FEBRUARY 16, 2007' 9 Women ~ Basketball Has Bright Future half, going 14 for 27 (51.9%), as By Chris Helms and added 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Women's Hockey Ties Williams opposed to the 11-33 (33.3%) mark The major weakness for the Camels sports writer they posted in the first frame. was their field goal shooting, as By Gerald Wols '07 had put the visitors on top witb unlucky to lose to a very talented Middlebury team. Annmarie The Connecticut College For the Camels, co-captain Katy they went 6 for 23 (26.1 %) in the sports writer 16:03 remaining in the second peri- Serafin 'OS led the team with 13 first half and 10-27 in the second od. The mom~ntum was clearly Cellino and Karen Levin tallied women's basketball team has hit a The Connecticut College points and 7 rebounds. Lindsay (37.0%). with the home side as they could goals for the Panthers. Connecticut rough stretch lately, losing their last women's hockey team will be hop- Michel '08 and Laura Coderre' 10 It was a disappointing end tothe feel the Ephs weakening and tiring. College's Caroline Jeffery '09 tal- four in a row and eight of their last ing that they can end their nine each recorded 10 points and com- women's basketball team's 2006- When the Camels gained their sec- lied her second score of the season, 10 games. The Camels experienced game winless streak this Friday bined for 14 of the team's 34 2007 season. The Camels finished ond power play of the overtime going end to end on a breakaway in double-digit losses to NESCAC against a very strong Amherst team. rebounds. Although the Camels led up with a 10-14 record (1-S in with 58 seconds to go things were the third period. The Camel's other opponents on back-to-back.days, Although, the Lady Camels have at the half by a score df 29-26, the NESCAC play) and missed qualify- looking good for tbe blue and goaltender, Lauren Mellen '09, u'i- first falling to Williams College on been playing very well lately and Ephs totally dominated the second ing for the post-season. In spite of white. The Camels applied relent- ished with 34 saves for Connecticut February 9th, then losing to one feels that the puzzle is nearly half,3S-21. their recent struggles, the Camels less pressure in front of the net, but College in another impressive per- Middlebury College the next day complete. On the next day, the women's bas- have much to look forward to for the Ephs managed to hold on for forrnance. th The Camels hosted Williams on February 10 ketball team succumbed to a the 2007-200S season. This past the draw. Conn goaltender Sara The Camels will play their College this past Friday night. Both Williams' Maggie Miller '07 led stronger Middlebury team by a year's roster did not have a single Christopher' 10 managed an last two games of the regular-sea- sides played with tenacity and vigor the #4 ranked Ephs to a decisive final score of 51-40. The Panthers senior on it and was dominated by impressive 24 saves for the home son this coming weekend in front of and in the end nothing could sepa- 64-50 victory, recording a game- had some solid contributions off the freshmen, which accounted for S of team. a home crowd at Dayton Arena. dn rate the two NESCAC teams. The high 23 points. Miller went five for bench, as Kaitlyn Fallon' 10 and the 12 girls on the roster. Maegan After an impressive per- the 16th of February the Camels final score was a I-I draw. The eight on free throws and finished Carlie Harrington '07 combined for Hoover 'OS, Lindsay Michel 'OS, formance against a good Williams will face, for the second time tbi Camels came from behind when 21 points and 10 rebounds. Starters team, the Camels looked to take on season, a very strong Amherst teaf-- with 9 field goals, 5 rebounds, and and Katy Serafin 'OS will have to sophomore Farrell Thayer '09 Emily Johnson '09, Ashley Barron lead the team as seniors next year, Middlebury College. The Panthers Following the Friday night game, 1 assist over 30 minutes. Meghan scored the equalizer for Connecticut O'Malley '07 also had quite an '09, and Alanna Young 'OS com- and tbey appear poised to do just arc going through an impressive the Camels will entertain Cortland College with just over 3 minuets season with a record of 1S-1-2; they impressive game, finishing with 20 bined for 22 points. that. There is no doubt that this sea- State for the final game of the sea; remaining in regulation. Forward are currently ranked number two in points (S for 11 on field goals and 3 Michel led the Camels in defeat, son will serve as a great learning son. We wish the Camels the best, Jill Mauer 'OS assisted on the goal all of Division III women's hockey. for 3 at the line) and 13 rebounds tallying 10 points (3 for 6 on field experience that will ultimately of luck and hope that they can linT that sent the game into over-time. Once again, the Camels played with (7 offensive and 6 defensive) en goals and 2 for 2 at the line) and 10 allow the team to come together ish the season of on a high note. ' Williams College's Taya Latham heart and determination and were route to the double-double. The rebounds (1 offensive and 9 defen- and work toward their collective Ephs were much more efficient in sive). Kirsten Frazer' 10 led the goal of reaching the post-season their scoring throughout the second Camels in scoring with 12 points next year. NBAReport

continued from page 10 Champions League about this division is that the two bottom teams, t~e record in the association and show no signs ofletting up. Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, would be The Denver Nuggets are desperately clinging IOa play- two of the better teams if they played in the Eastelm continued from page 10 manager Mourinho. Lampard, Drogba, Cole and Co. off spot; although they have not been able to put Iverson Conference. Look for them to play spoilers toward the Real Madrid revival in the Spanish capital. The re-emer- will have their work cut out for themselves but I do and Carmela Anthony on the court together for more end of the season. gence of David Beckham and the potency of Ruud van believe that they will defeat FC Porto and march into the than a few games. Kevin Garnett continues to keep the Southwest Division: The Dallas Mavericks have had Nistlerooy give the royal whites a chance in any match. quarter finals. Chelsea 2-1 FC Porto. Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff hopes alive, but they a truly remarkable season. After starting 0-4, they have I am betting on a I-I draw, and Munich to take it in the Inter Milan vs. Valencia: A tough one to call. Adriano, remain an outsider for now. The Portland Trailblazers gone 43-5 over their past 4S games. They have to be return match at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Viera, and Dacourt will have trouble stopping a very and Seattle Supersonics are both lottery bound. considered the favorites to win the title going into this Barcelona vs. Liverpool: What a tie!!! There is no ques- competent and well balanced Valencia team. Fernando Pacific Division: Even a casual NBA fan is aware of weekend. However, two other teams that also reside in tion in my mind that Barcelona has the talent to once Morientes has been on fire lately and will do everything how potent the Phoenix Suns' offense can be when the Southwest Division, the San Antonio Spurs and again win the Champions League with stars such as in his power to help Valencia win the game at the San everything is clicking. However, as the past few games Heuston Rockets, will challenge them throughout the Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Argentinian phenom Messie. Siro. 2-2 final score. have demonstrated, they are not as lethal without their rest of the season and during the playoffs. While the However, Barcelona has recently been plagued with Roma vs. Lyon: Lyon was the first team to point guard, Steve Nash; they have lost three of four Spurs are not as good as they have been in recent years, internal problems, including a rift between Eta' 0, qualify from the group stages in this year's Champions without Nash in the lineup. Assuming Nash is healthy you can never count them out. The Houston Rockets are Ronaldinho and Coach Frank Rijkaard. This plays nice- League. Manager Gerrard Houllier has done wonders for following all-star weekend, the SIms are serious title legitimate contenders, particularly when they get their ly into Liverpool's hands. Having lived in the Catalan the French club that only recently joined Europe's elite contenders. The Los Angeles Lakers are the team that no 7'6" center, Yao Ming, back from injury. The New capital for little less than six months, I hold this echelon of teams. An impressive domestic campaign has one wants to see in the first round of the playoffs. With Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets are mediocre and the Barcelona team close to my heart but when they play seen Lyon lead the French pack by an astonishing 11 Kobe Bryant, a first round series win is never out of the Memphis Grizzlies are just plain bad. Liverpool, I know my priorities. My prediction is that points. Their success can be largely attributed to the question. The Los Angeles Clippers have been a disap- All in all, it should be a great second half of the sea- Liverpool will lose 2-1 on the night but will bounce back sparkling form of Brazilian pair Fred and Juninho. The pointment thus far, which isn't so bad considering they son for the NBA. and dominate the second leg at Anfield winning the home team will have ta difficult time containing the two, are still in the playoff picture. The interesting thing eventual tie. however, with. the likes of Francesco Totti, David FC Porto vs. Chelsea: This match up sees Pizzaro, and Alessandro Mancini they seem up to the Chelsea travel back to manager Jose Mourinho's previ- task. I do not think the French team bas what it takes to -ous club. Mourinho himself has been under immense overcome the Roma side, but anything is possible in the pressure. to deliver the goods at Stamford Bridge. With return leg. For now I am icking Roma over Lyon in a UINNIPIAC U: Manchester United leading the domestic league, the 2-0 result. Champions League might be the only saving grace fOI RAVE REVIEWS FOR OUR MBA Men ~ Basketball The Quinnipiac Universily School of Business MBA program continues to continued from page 10 prepare business professionals for the realities of management in global, '06-'07 season, there is certainly hope for more improvement next year, and possibly a berth into the NESCAC technology-driven work environments in specializations such as: playoffs. • MBA WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN ACCOUNTING, CIS, FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING Men's Hockey • MBA - CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST* TRACK continued from page 10 • MBA IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT icing on the cake with his team-leading tenth goal of the season. Matt Gluck '07 had a solid game in net for Conn, stopping 34 shots and allowing only two goals. The men's hockey team wraps up their regular season with two games this weekend in Boston. They face UMass-Boston on Friday night and Babson College on Saturday afternoon. Regardless of this weekend's results, they will play at least one more game in the NESCAC playoffs which begin Saturday February 24th. OUR TOP 10 GRADUATE MAJORS: Men's Squash Beats Colby in MBA, Physician Assistant, Interactive Communications, NESCAC Playoffs Teaching, Biomedical Sciences, By Ben Eagle 5 versus NESCAC opponents. Unfortunately, what lay next in Molecular ICell Biology, Sports Writer However, after splitting their last the path of a championship for the Journalism, Nursing, Over the weekend of February two matches with an 8-1 win over Camels was not so much an obstacle 4th, the Connecticut College men's Northwestern and then a 9-0 blank- as it was an immovable roadblock. Computer Information Systems, squash team traveled to Hartford to ing against Navy, the Camels fate Fresh off a win against Colby, the Accounting compete in the 2007 NESCAC seemed somewhat less sure. Camels were set to face top-seeded Men's Squash Championship, which Things began with the # I seed Trinity who was 13-0 on the season. was hosted by Wesleyan and Trinity. where Rob Purple 'OS pulled out a Trinity's record is no coincidence as MASTERING THE ART OF TEACHING The Camels, who were the eighth five-set thriller against Jake Leiby they boast one of the best men's seed out of a possible eleven, were ,09. The match came down to the squash teams in the country. Sheila Wycinowski, Director of Curriculum and Stoff Development at Amily In this match, which set to meet ninth seeded Colby last set where Purple won the decid- High School, explains, "Basically we look to hire Quinnipiac students. They College in the first round. The two ing game 9-7. Farther down the lad- Connecticut College lost 9-0, the teams had met earlier this ~ear at der at the #4 seed, John Evans 'OS, Bantams proved to be too powerful; have a clear understanding of lesson planning and classroom management Dartmouth on November ISth, and won his set by winning three straight Trinity defeated Conn at every seed. and the balance between them." She also characterizes Quinnipiac students after dropping the first two games to Trinity went on win the NESCAC the result was a Camel victory over as articulate, creative, able to encourage hiqher-level thinking in students, the Mules 7-2. The Camels, who Justin Russell '09. Conn proceeded Championships, proving that it was- were 8-7 on the season, looked as to cruise through the lower seeds n't the Camels who were inadequate and able to incorporate technology into their teaching. but the Bantams were just too though the outcome of the match collecting victories at the fifth through ninth seed. strong. was in their hands with a mark of 3- mYOUR NEXT MOVE Qui.nnipiac University offers graduate programs in 17 distinct disciplines. Whether you are interested in our AACSB nationally -Please Write Sports accredited business program, the master of arts in teaching (MAT) program or one of the Northeast's most highly regarded journalism and interactive communications programs, all have been designed to thoroughly prepare you for a professional career, For more information, -Email Pete call 1-800-462-1944 or visit www.quinnipiac.edu. QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY :-pa~te@conncolLedu Hamden, Connecticut •

lQ • FE.RUARY 16, 2007 • THE COWG. VOICE CAMELSPORTS State Men's Hockey Qualifies For Playoffs Champions of the By Eric DeBear League Sports Editor NBA The Connecticut College men's Preview hockey team registered a very successful As NBA all-star weekend is pair of results at Dayton Arena last Champions League football set to invade Las Vegas starting this weekend. In their final two regular sea- returns to our screens this coming Friday, there is no better time to dis- son home games of the year, the Camels week - and what a week we are In cuss the state of professional basket- tied the University of Southern Maine for. 16 teams remain and all are ball than now. Teams have gotten and beat Salem State College. The win equipped with Europe's elite crop of through the against Salem State was significant football players. . dregs of win- because it allowed Conn to clinch a spot Celtic vs AC Milan: The Italians ter, and fol- in the NESCAC conference playoffs. travel to one of Europe's most intim- lowing this This is a momentous accomplishment for idating stadiums - Celtic's Parkhead. weekend, the a team that won only four games last Domestic vio- real playoff year. lence and push will In the first of the two games last political bick- begin; the weekend, which took place at Dayton ering within ERIC DEBEAR contenders Arena on' Friday night, CC squared 0 the Italian FA will truly sep- against the University of South em Maine Viewpoint has made it arate them- Huskies. The visitors, who entered the increasingly selves from the pretenders. Let's game 13-7-1, would provide a tough test more difficult look at title hopes division by divi- for the royal and white. However, Conn for Italian sion. "".'.... .: GERALDWOLS came out flying as they out-shot the clubs to con- Atlantic Division: As was Huskies 18-9 in the first period. More VIEWPOINT centrate 011 expected by many analysts, includ- importantly, the Camels were able to The men's hockey learn earned a trip 10 tbe NESCACpla}'Offi by defeating Salem State in the finatgame oJthe regular season (MUchell). football mat- ing yours truly, this is the worst divi- convert this advantage into goals. Less . . ters. Of course, let us not forget that sion in the NBA. The amazing thing than halfway throughthe first period, defensemen Rob Campbell '08 pulled the hosts even with less assisted Tesar Oil the goal. The visiting Vikings AC Milan's domestic form has been about the 2006-2007 Atlantic Avi Meyers '09 took a pass from Mike Kelly' 10 than four minutes remaining in the contest. proved resilient in the second period as they nothing out of the ordinary and they Division is not that it's bad, but that and slotted the puck home to give Conn the early Assisting Campbell on his eighth goal of the sea- pounced on Conn for two goals in the first ten are in a fight to qualify for tbe it is far and away the worst in the lead. Less than ten minutes later, Shawn Keefe son were Ryan Howarth' 10 and Trevor Bradley minutes. In what proved to be a wild twenty min- Champions League next year, mean- whole association. While the '09 scored his first goal of the season which put ' 10. The game ended in a 3-3 tie after a scoreless utes, the Camels responded to Salem State's goals ing that the Champions League takes Toropto Raptors have been a pleas- the hosts up 2-0 heading into the break. overtime that did not see many threatening with two goals of their own. Campbell struck first on an added role of importance. Thi allt g,ltprise, as they currently sit five Unfortunately, the Camels could not retain this chances for either side. Also of note, Conn goal- followed by Brian Liamero '09 who added the game will be won by the more phys- games above .500, the New Jersey momentum in the second period. The Huskies keeper Greg Parker' 10 registered a great game eventual game winning goaL Conn did not waste ical team, which 1 believe to be Nets have taken a step backward out-shot Conn 27-7 in a period that was marred by with 47 stops to help secure the tie. . time clinching the game after the second break. Celtic. Celtic are a formidable force since last year. Despite the fact that Camel.penalties. Southern Maine pulled a goal The next night, Conn welcomed the Salem Within the first six minutes of the third period, the at home having beaten Manchester the New York Knicks have already back on a power play just over ten minutes in, and State College Vikings to New London. This was a home team was up 5-2, putting the game well out United, Benfica, and Fe surpassed their win total from the then equalized less than one minute from the end back-and-forth affair that did not see Conn gain of reach for tbe Vikings. Tesar added his second Copenhagen at Parkhead this season. '05- '06 season, I am still pessimistic of the second stanza. Furthermore, the Huskies total control until late in the second period. goal of the With rain in the forecast for the next that they will be a respectable team made it three unanswered goals in the middle of Although, the Camels did take an early lead when game and SEE MEN'S HOCKEY ten days, Ibelieve it will be extreme- in the near future. Philly stinks, and How a rt h _ the third period, which gave them a 3-2 lead. Robbie Tesar '09 fired home his seventh goal of ly difficult for AC Milan to play the hasn't been worth mentioning since However, Conn was not to be denied, as forward the year; Brian Warner '09 and Ryan Joyce' 10 put the Continued on page nine game which tbey want to play. Celtic they traded away Allen Iverson two 2-1 AC Milan. months ago. This brings me to the Lille vs, Manchester United: The Boston Celtics. They just recently Men's Basketball Team Finishes Strong Season smart money would be on snapped an 18 game losing streak, Manchester United and I have trou- five loses from the all time record in Regina, he reached a true milestone ble seeing this Lille team defeating futility. in the last game of the season. 'Only the Red Devils. The last time Central Division: This is an a junior, Stone reached 1,000 career Manchester United lost was against intriguing division because unlike points with one more year of eligi- Arsenal in the English Premier any other division in the NBA, it bility to build on his impressive League. To be fair to Lille, they have boasts four teams who would make numbers and, as he put it, "chase only lost once in this year's the playoffs if the season were to end some records," throughout his sen- Champions League and their home today. The Detroit Pistons are 10-3 ior year. Furthermore, from the . record is as impressive as any team since adding Chris Webber, and look minute he stepped on the court his in tbe competition, having not lost on poised to make another run at the freshman year, it was clear that French soil. Given their strong borne Eastern Conference championship. Stone would accomplish some great record and Manchester United's Although, Lebron and the Cleveland things as a Connecticut College somewhat dodgy away record, I am Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls will athlete. Stone was named NESCAC going with a 1-1 draw in the first leg. . l1eJlip,ping at their heels throughout. Freshman of the Year in his inaugu- However, I see United eventually The diana Pacers may sneak into ral season, and he hasn't let his foot finishing the job in a fortnight's time th :jJlayoffs while its "better luck off the gas pedal since. This season on the return leg of the contest. ~~lttJear" for the Milwaukee Bucks. alone, the versatile big man tallied PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal: Southeast Division: SImilar to 373 points and recorded an impres- This fixture is a difficult one t~ Toronto, the Wizards have been sive 179 rebounds. There is no decide. My head is telling me to go somewhat of a surprise this year. doubt that the Connecticut College with Arsenal but my gut is telling m )Vbile many predicled them to make community, and even the entire to go with PSv. 1 think the return the playoffs, not many analysts had NESCAC, will be looking forward Thierry Henry from injury is a-majc them leading their division 53 games to what the dominant center can boost to the Gunners . On the PSV into the season. Gilbert "Agent produce in his final year of colle- side, one really has to look at the per- Zero" Arenas will have his work cut giate play during the 2007-2008 formance of midfield stalwart Phillip out for him until Antawn Jamison season. Cocu. The attackswill run through can return from injury. The Orlando With 'losses in their last two games the Dutch player and he will control Magic and Miami Heat have been of the season, the entire team, ros- the pace at which PSV will play. I am OK all year. But, I think that Miami ter, and staff alike, would have backing PSV in a 2-1 thriller. has a lot more upside because Shaq undoubtedly liked to send the sen- Real Madrid vs. Bayem Munich: recently returned from injury. While iors off.on a better note. But, This is the tie of the round in my he is not the force he once was, he Captain Gabe Patton, Jahkeen view. Both clubs had dips in mid- call still contribute on a nightly The men's basketball team, carried by the strength of its hot start, finished the season with a decent record, despite a late collapse (Mitchell). Washington, David Greenidge, and season form and both teams have basis. Furthermore, the Atlanta Malik Brown cau rest assured that found new life after the winter break. By Matt Fava Hawks and the Charlotte Bobcats ference. While these statistics may beloved "Home of Basketball." they have ended their basketball As discussed in my previous column, join the 76ers, Celtics, and Bucks as Sports Writer paint a dreary picture, there were Finally, in their first game of the careers at Conn on a positive note. Bayern Munich has a new manager, Allantic Conference teams who can several positive notes along the year against a nationally ranked The team's final record of 11-13 is Ottmar Hitzfeld, but has seen little look forward to the draft. The Connecticut College men's way as well. team, CC pounded # 19 Bates certainly an improvement from tbe improvement in their domestic Northwest DiviSion: It didn't basketball season bas come to a The Camels started off the year by College in a great victory that graduating players' sophomore and league since his takeover. On the take a psychic to predict that the close. Conn missed out on the con- reaching the championship of their proved they could play with the junior years in which the team other hand, the team from Munich eventual NBA champion would ference playoffs in the final week- season opening tournament at best, regardless of their record. In recorded a 5-18 record in both sea- remains undefeated in Champions most likely come from the Western end of the season, as the Camels Rutgers-Newark, falling in the final addition, there were several out- sons. Finishing just under .500, the League play and I am sticking with Conference. As the NBA season fell to visiting Williams College on to the host team by one point. Conn standing individual performances Camels have come a long way and my pick from the season's preview rSUs into all-star weekend, it is .Friday night and Middlebury also found redemption for past dis- for the Camels during the '06-'07 have a lot of potential for the column. With Roy MaKaay and ~rgu'able that the five best teams College on Saturday. After starting appointment this year. While host- campaign. In a game against Salve future. Next year, Conn will have Claudio Pizzaro starting up front and reside in the Western Conference. theyear 10-3, the second half of the ing Springfield College, the Camels Regina, the Camels' forward/center II players returning to the team. Lukas Podolski making a return from One of these teams, the Utah Jazz, season was anything but kind, as were reminded of the beating they Charles Stone '08, dropped an Moreover, there are six players injury, Bayero Munioh can only has made an amazing run up to this the team finished with a .458 win- had received from that team the astounding 37 points by mixing in returning who averaged five points grow stronger. Although, people are point. They have the third best ning percentage at 11-13. In partic- previous two seasons. This year both long-range and short-range or more this season. After a solid quietly discussing the possibility of a ular, NESCAC play brought strug- would be different, as they shots. SEE NBA REPORT gles for CC, as they only managed absolutely handed it to the visitors, Not only did Stone have a season SEE MEN'S BASKETBALL SEE CHAMPIONSLEAGUE Continued on page nine one win to finish 1-8 (.111) in con- 69-56, sending them back to their high of 37 points against Salve Continued on page nine Continued on page nine Camel Scoreboard Men's Hockey Men's Basketball M&W Squash 2/3 CC 2, Wesleyan 3 2/9 Williams, 7:30 p.m. 2/10 MIT (Men), TBD 2/9 USM, 4:00 p.m. 2/10 Middlebury, 3:00 p.m. 2/11 Northwestern, TBD 2/10 Salem State College, 7:00 p.m. 2/17 NESCAC Championship Tourney, TBA 2/16-18 Women's Nationals @ Princeton, TBD

Women's Hockey Women's Basketball M&W Swimming & Diving 2/3 CC 1, Wesleyan 1 OT 2/9 @ Williams, 7:30 p.m. 2/23-25 NESCAC Championship @ Bowdoin, all day 2/9 Williams, 8:00 p.m. 2/10 @ Middlebury, 3:00 p.m. 3/15-3/17 NCAA Championship @ U of Houston, all day 2/10 Middlebury, 3:30 p.m.

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