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Da v i d s o n Co l l e g e We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Vo l u m e 102, Nu m b e r 15 “Dash for Davidson” Meets Success Chambers Bell Ka t i e Lo v e t t Staff Writier Chimes Again

The “Dash for Davidson” campaign re- ceived a much-anticipated victory Monday night as Gerard Dash ’12 was named the Student Government Association’s (SGA) President for the 2011-2012 academic year. Yet, long before this year’s initial interest meeting for Category II Elections on January 25th, Dash had been committed to making his mark upon the Davidson community. Dash dedicated the first three years of his Davidson career to service for the SGA. His past positions include Freshman Class Senator Er i c Sa w y e r (2008-2009), Council Chairman (2009-2010) Staff Writer and Student Body Vice President alongside President Kevin Hubbard (2010-2011). In ad- Last week the Chambers bell stopped dition to these roles, he served on official col- ringing, and members of the Physical Plant lege committees, such as the Strategic Plan corrected the problem in several days. The Implementation Team, Council for Campus bell has been inoperative in the past for vary- and Religious Life (CCRL), National Pan- ing lengths of time. It was donated to the col- Hellenic Council Expansion Committee and lege in 1922 to replace its predecessor, which Public Safety Committee, while also holding was destroyed when the old Chambers build- the position of Union Board Treasurer from ing burned down in 1921. 2009 to 2010. “All mechanical equipment will fail from The recently elected president’s experi- time to time,” said Jerry Archer, Physical ence can be seen in the many changes he has Plant. “In this case, the main chain sprocket brought to the Davidson College commu- came loose and fell off of the drive motor. nity. Under former SGA President Meikaela After learning that the bell wasn’t ringing, Zwierynski ’10, Dash served on the Student Jimmy Freeze made repairs and returned the Life Committee and sought to best represent bell to service.” the needs of the entire student body. Addition- Though the current bell dates back to ally, Dash has consistently remained commit- to provide food and study space for students SGA Vice President involved collaborating 1922, the ringer assembly is much newer. It ted to diminishing the “up the hill-down the during exams, took part in the creation of a to bring about the SGA Buses to Charlotte was “purchased in 2002 and is in good condi- hill” dichotomy which many students claim transcript cover letter, contributed to the new Program, which allows students without cars tion,” Archer said. “Because of this and our exists at Davidson. Dash was instrumental Multicultural Center, and worked with Union on campus to experience the many opportu- good preventative maintenance on this sys- in planning Fall Block Party as well as Win- Board to manage Spring Frolics in 2010 and nities that North Carolina’s largest city has tem, the ringer rarely fails.” terfest in conjunction with Patterson Court other major campus wide social events such to offer, such as basketball games, plays and The bell’s mechanical ringer is connected Council (PCC) and Union Board. He also or- as Spring Concert and After Midnight. One concerts. to the campus clock system, which coordi- ganized Finals Feast during the fall of 2010 of Dash’s main projects during his time as See Dash, page 4 See Chambers, page 3 Davidson Students Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with ACAA

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Cl a i r e It t n e r Staff Writer this was even bigger than the Superbowl— chance to take part in festivities on Sunday Chinese as the “Spring Festival,” marks the the Lunar New Year, an official holiday in evening in the Union 900 Room at the Lunar first day of the first month of the lunisolar This week saw one of the year’s largest over nine countries and celebrated in dozens New Year party hosted by the Asian Cultural calendar, used in many Asian countries. The annual celebrations, with millions of partici- more, began on last Thursday, Feb. 3. David- Awareness Association (ACAA). pants in dozens of countries. No, sports fans, son students and community members had a The Lunar New Year, also known in See Lunar New Year, page 3

Mur Muchane, Exec- “Trust Us, We’re Doc- Since the January 29th utive Director of ITS tors” entertained fans game against College of explains the dangers with a raucous show Charlestown, the Da- of illegally download- last Thursday. The vidson men’s basketball ing here at Davidson. band is composed of team has been on a tear. After just two weeks Dean Williams, Daniel Davidson achieved a 62- into the semester, ITS Bernstaein, Scott 49 victory over Samford, has received numer- Schreiber, and Taylor and a 73-59 victory over ous notices of illegal Gault. Chattanooga . downloading. see news, page 2 see arts, page 5 see SPORTS, page 12 2 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Ne w s Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself “We have to work together to keep ourselves protected.” –Mur Muchane

Sa r a h We l t y If the RIAA legally pursues the matter fur- Staff Writer ther they can subpoena the school for the name and information of the user who violated copy- Shockwaves rippled through the student right. body upon receiving an email from ITS two “Only then would we reveal a student’s weeks ago. information,” said Muchane. “But we’ve been “The spring semester is two weeks old,” lucky. We’ve never been subpoenaed. We’re began the email from Mur Muchane, Executive not in the business of revealing student infor- Director of ITS. “And Davidson has already re- mation.” ceived a number notices of claimed copyright Muchane sent out the email because the infringement from the recording industry. ITS was receiving an “above-average” number “The Recording Industry Association of of these notifications from the RIAA. America (RIAA) and other copyright holders “In recent years, we’ve received half a doz- are aggressively initiating legal actions against en to a dozen at most in an entire year,” he said. individuals who engage in illegal peer-to-peer “But this semester we were already encroach- file sharing (music, videos, etc.),” his email ing on that number in the first two weeks.” continued. “Personal computers used on the This number, Muchane added, is still mi- campus network to illegally download media croscopic compared to many schools. are not anonymous and can be identified by “Most schools receive hundreds of these copyright holders in order to pursue legal ac- notifications every year,” he said. “We’re very tion. The potential civil and criminal penalties lucky.” are as follows: ‘Penalties for proven copyright “We’re working together to keep us all pro- infringement are no less than $750 and no more tected. That’s part of what the email was about,” than $30,000 per work. Willful infringement Muchane noted. He also warned that Davidson may be punishable up to $150,000 per work.’” will now be drawing student attention to copy- The notice may have alarmed students right law several times per year. but Muchane explained that the school copy- In fact, Muchane explained that students right policy is not designed to conduct an ille- who are violating copyright often didn’t know gal downloading witchhunt among the student what they were doing was illegal. body. “You open up programs like Limewire and “We’re alerting students to a change in you’re sharing your whole library illegally,” legislation,” Muchane said. “Under the 2008 he said. “It’s this peer-to-peer sharing. People Higher Education Opportunity Act, which took sometimes have no idea. effect in July, every college must either have “But there has been a little bit of confusion installed software to block illegal file-sharing as to what’s a legal site and what’s not,” he con- or have created some other procedure for pre- tinued. “Sites like Pandora are legal. Sometimes venting it.” artists share their new songs on their website. Currently Davidson’s process for dealing These things are legal. We don’t want to alarm with illegal downloads is as follows: students unnecessarily, but we have to be care- First, ITS is notified by the RIAA that a user ful. These companies really do target universi- with a Davidson IP address has illegally down- photo by Jordan Luebkemann ‘13 ties in the U.S. Students who come back from loaded a copyright work. The RIAA is notified abroad or from home are surprised, you know. of this activity by using peer-to-peer connec- can be sharing their entire library and have no After positively identifying the user, ITS ‘But I do this all the time at home.’ They target tions set up to catch copyright infringement. idea.” sends a notice to Dean of Students Tom Shand- copyright infringement at universities. We have ITS then immediately disables that com- Following this action, ITS locates the spe- ley. He then meets with the student, who is re- to work together to stay protected.” puter’s network access “for the protection of cific user of that IP address, which is “a time- quired to sign a document promising to remove Davidson’s copyright infringement policy the student,” Muchane said. “Because a user consuming process,” Muchane said. the offensive material. is available at www.davidson.edu/student tech. The Student Government Scoop

Fr e d Ir v i n g Board members also being able to belong to a derrepresented student groups a voice. On the will be made in the coming weeks. Much de- Staff Writer PCC organization or be independent. other hand, Option B puts all students on an bate is expected. Students who hold strong Of the two options proposed for restructur- equal playing field by having SGA representa- opinions about this issue should send their The Feb. 3rd Student Government Asso- ing SGA, Option A reduces PCC representa- tion be based solely on class year. views to the Davidsonian (davidsonian@ ciation (SGA) meeting was once again over- tion while raising DCB representation. A decision about whether to proceed for- davidson.edu). whelmed by the issue of the SGA composi- This plan was lauded by some for giving un- ward with one of these new SGA arrangements tion, but a few other significant issues were brought to the table as well. Budgeting was approved for the bus to Charlotte for the Feb. 4th Bobcats versus Heat basketball game at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. The bus service is a product of the “Improving Davidson Fund,” a supply of money that supports student ac- tivities at Davidson. New ideas for how the fund could be used are welcome. The letter to Dining Services in sup- port of sustainable foods was approved to be relayed to their offices. The letter, while very supportive of the strides made toward sustainability, offered several suggestions for improvement. This included reduction of the Café’s least popular menu items, sea- sonal soups, local food days, and a reduction in price for the Big Oak Burger. The Society of Physics Students, which typically has many attendees at its meetings, applied to receive a charter to celebrate Pi Day on March 14th. A vote on acceptance of this charter will be held this coming Thurs- day. The SGA debated over whether the com- position of student government at Davidson needed to change, and if so, what its makeup should be. Concern was raised about double representation due to Diversity Coordinating Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 3 Ne w s Lunar New Year celebrated in many ways by student body

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Continued from page 1 and buy new clothes with the hope of mak- background mix of K-pop drew newcomers the public, also attracted a refreshing number Spring Festival is the most important holi- ing a fresh start in the new year, echoing the and routine celebrators alike. of Davidson community members—many day of the lunisolar calendar, and in many Western practice of New Years Resolutions. “I normally celebrate at home with my dressed in the traditional Lunar New Year countries, the longest celebration of the year. During the festival, celebrants exchange family,” said Jean Kim ’13. “Usually I don’t red. The celebrations ended at 8 pm with an- The festivities can run from three to seven gifts—usually money enclosed in red enve- get to celebrate Asian holidays at school, so other Lunar New Year tradition, a fireworks days, depending on the country. Families and lopes—and participate in a range of regional I wanted to take advantage of the New Years demonstration, on Chambers Lawn to com- friends gather at “reunion dinners,” and for celebrations, including the famous Chinese party. Plus I wanted free food!” memorate the beginning of the Year of the many Asians living abroad, the Lunar New “Lantern Festival,” which occurs on the final The event, which was free and open to Rabbit. Year is the only time they return home to see day of the holiday. their family. The Associated Press estimated ACAA gave the skillfully Davidson-tai- that over 230 million people are travelling lored festivities a characteristic exuberance to China alone this holiday season, making of Lunar New Years celebrations—bubble the Lunar New Year the largest annual hu- tea, free Sabi, games, martial arts and musi- man migration. Celebrants clean their homes cal performances, a Dragon dance, and the Chambers Bell, Long History Continued from page 1 of the bell were recovered, and they continue nates the ringing schedule. “The bell, along to be maintained by the college. ROTC bu- with the old ringer assembly, was removed glers and then a steam whistle filled in until a during the last Chambers renovation,” Ar- new bell was procured. cher explained. “The bell was refurbished, In 1922, Brevard McDowell, an 1869 the new ringer mechanism was added and alumnus and former mayor of Charlotte, do- the entire assembly was reinstalled on nated the bell that is in use today. The bell was Chambers roof given in memory in 2003.” “The history of bells at Davidson of World War The history I. Its inscrip- of bells at Da- stretches back to the college’s tion reads, “In vidson stretches beginning. The first bell was cast Memory of our back to the col- soldier dead, To lege’s begin- in the early 1800s; it was small you from falling ning. The first and rung with a pull string. While hands we throw bell was cast in the bell was used to signal class the torch; Be the early 1800s; yours to hold it it was small and changes, just as it does today, it was high.” The bell rung with a pull also used to call students to and was held in a string. While the temporary tower bell was used from their manual labor duties.” until the new to signal class Chambers build- changes, just as it ing was erected. does today, it was also used to call students By the 1980s the bell had been replaced to and from their manual labor duties. by an electronic buzzer. The faculty com- The bell was lost but found around plained about the sound, and so the bell was 1850 by Arthur Edward Armour in the once again relied upon to keep classes on ashes of a burned brush pile on his farm schedule. Later, for two years from 1992 to near the college. Armour returned the bell 1994, the bell was broken and nobody both- to the college, and it is used in commence- ered to repair it. Eventually, it was fixed in ment ceremonies to this day. response to pressure by the community. The first Chambers bell was installed When the 2004 Chambers renovation was in 1860. The bell was in operation until the completed, the bell was lifted back up to its Chambers fire on Nov. 18, 1921. Melted perch and rung during a ceremony in front of by the blaze, it then proceeded to fall to the the college community. It appears that bells ground and smash into pieces. Fragments will always carry a special meaning here at Davidson College. 4 Th e Da v i D s o n i a n We D n e s D a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Ne w s Dash Brings Experience to New SGA Administration in performing its tasks as stated in the by- laws,” refocusing SGA on “policies related to student life while encouraging relationships among Union Board, PCC and SGA in order to enhance on-campus programming,” and increasing campus inclusiveness on both a systematic and social level. Working in conjunction with the new SGA President and Vice President will be Chelsie Sumner ’12 (Union Board President); Ana Rodriguez ’12 (Union Board Vice President); Peter Kelpin ’12 (Civic Engagement Council Chair); Tiffany Estep ’13 (Review Board); Betsy Gammon ’14, Kelsi Hobbs ’13, Dana Westerkam ’12 and Jean DeOrnellas ’13 (Council on Campus and Religious Life); and Rachel Gulotta ’12 and Leland Taylor ’12 (Student Conduct Council). Run-off elec- tions will be conducted on Wednesday for the positions of ATC Vice-Chair, Defense Advi- sors and Student Solicitors. As the newly elected student body presi- dent, Dash’s primary duties will include serv- ing as the chief executive offi cer; represent- ing the student body to faculty, administra- tors and trustees; reporting to the President of the College and trustees; overseeing all Continued from page 1 policies implemented on campus; residing tiatives to increase student attendance at cam- increase transparency and effi ciency in stu- over SGA meetings each Thursday evening; With all of these successful initiatives pus events such as athletics, music, theatre, dent government. serving as a member of the Student Conduct under his belt, Dash moves toward his time art, and department lectures; increase in the Jordan Starck ’12 will serve alongside Council, Advisory Council on Fiscal Person- as president with an equally ambitious out- number of printers in the Union, Chambers Dash as the new SGA Vice President. Having nel and Development Affairs, and the Advi- look. During the SGA Presidential Debate and down the hill; create the opportunity to chaired two of the nine standing committees sory Council on Campus and Religious Life on Thursday, Feb. 3rd in the Union Atrium, earn course credit for internships; and fi nally in the SGA, initiated the student movement (CCRL); as well as attending faculty meet- both Dash and his fellow candidate Faheem to introduce more affordable local food op- to support the Davidson Trust, and served as ings and board of trustee meetings. During Rathore ’12 laid out their presidential plat- tions for students. Additionally, Dash plans to a two-time Class Senator, Stark also brings a last Thursday’s debate Dash claimed he “has forms. During the fi rst half of the debate mod- work toward increasing the number of class great degree of experience to his new SGA accumulated many different perspectives erated by The Davidsonian editor Brian Park sections offered in popular majors and disci- position. His leadership roles have included through different roles” and has come to real- ’12, the candidates were presented with three plines, improving campus safety through the heading The Davidson Trust Awareness & ize that it is imperative “to have diverse back- questions prepared in advance followed by a repair of Blue Light emergency stations, and Appreciation Month and “Dinner at David- grounds and spread out your interests and be “Town Hall” portion, with topics including advocating for more diverse faculty members son” fundraising event, being a Fellow at the active in all parts of campus.” For the new their plans to improve student life, previous who can bring their unique areas of exper- Chidsey Center for Leadership Development president, “going out into the community and experience that had prepared them for the po- tise to Davidson. The SGA President, Dash for three years, leading the Multicultural hearing concerns is very important.” The stu- sition, and their perception of the appropriate claims, “should be an advocate for the needs House’s policy group, and serving on the Ex- dent body will be able look to the 2011-2012 role of the student body president. In his re- and desires of all students.” Therefore, he ecutive Board of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. SGA president as a leader capable of facili- sponses and rebuttals, Dash outlined the key promises to “work tirelessly to meet the de- Stark’s goals include making “every commit- tating change and improving student life on elements of his platform: the creation of ini- mands of the student body” and endeavor to tee of the SGA active, effective and effi cient campus. Category II Election Winners Voted by the student body SGA Vice President - Jordan Starck Union Board President - Union Board Vice President - Civic Engagement Council Chair - Chelsie Sumner Ana Rodriguez Peter Kelpin

Review Board - Tiffany Estep Student Conduct Council - Council on Campus and Religious Life - Betsy Gammon, Kelsi Rachel Gulotta and Leland Taylor Hobbs, Dana Westerkam, Jean DeOrnellas

Th e Da v i d s o n i a n 5 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Ar t s & Li v i n g Local Food in Union a Cinderella Story? the chickens producing their morning over- advertised day. When you opt for the “Big WEO: Am e l i a Mo n t g o m e r y medium duo, Davis Café now uses only Oak Burger” on the orange slip at the café, Staff Writer cage-free eggs. In addition, they’ve added a tasty eight ounces of grass-fed beef will local option for a breakfast sandwich. It’s a appear soon along with bacon, sweet grilled For “locavores,” Dining Services has marvelously messy combination of 4 oz. of onions, smoked cheddar cheese, sweet February 9-15 always been somewhat of a pre-fairy Grateful Growers breakfast sausage and a pickles and any other options you choose to godmother Cinderella, wallowing amid cage-free egg topped with premium smoked mark, piled on a brioche bun. Ga r r e t t Sa u e y cinders of mass-produced food. Recently, cheddar cheese, grilled peppers, onions and There are stipulations and drawbacks Staff Writer a “wand” waved in response to cries from mushrooms, all on a biscuit so good my to these offerings. First, they’re not cheap. many students, including the food club. Georgia-bred mother would be embarrassed. The breakfast sandwich will set you back Friday Night Lights shuts down after Now, the Davis Café’s menu additions prove Order it by marking the box for a sausage $4.95, the grinder, $6.95, and the burger a five seasons (2/9). Adapted from the book that this Cinderella has some new locally and egg biscuit, but write “special” next to it. whopping $8.50. Also, working with local and film of the same name, “Friday Night produced kicks. Then grab a handful of napkins. farms presents more complications with Lights” never received much awards-show Reasons to consume locally produced The “Local Sweet Italian Sausage availability than working with commercial or commercial love. So, for those few of food boil down to reduced energy Grinder,” found on the Café’s yellow order providers. Often, Big Oak cannot provide you out there waiting to see if the Lions win consumption and increased food quality. The form, brings locally produced pork to lunch enough beef to meet Davidson’s demand the state championship or the Taylors leave two farms now providing meat for the Davis and dinner. This spicy, sweet and cheesy and local produce will not appear until the the small football-obsessed town for the big Café’s local options, Big Oak in Cabarrus amalgamation of thick slabs of sweet Italian weather warms. city, Wednesday night’s finale is for you. County (12 miles away) and Grateful sausage, topped with grilled peppers and Despite the difficulties associated with Growers in Lincoln County (20 miles away), onions, slathered with homemade cheese local food, Dining Services has gone the Gareth Edwards’ “Monsters” is out raise their cattle and pigs to roam, graze, and marinara sauces and served in a toasted extra mile. Now it is up to students to on DVD (2/9). If recently released “The root and play free of the confinement pens, Milano roll, is not for those who prefer a determine the future of local food in the Roommate” doesn’t give quite the scare, waste lagoons, feed lots, antibiotics, growth dainty dish. Davis Café. “Whether or not the local British director Gareth Edwards’ debut stimulants and unnatural and unhealthy diets Southerner that I am, I enlisted Gianni options stay depends on whether people feature film should. An overall critical (also unhealthy for humans) characteristic of Ricci ’12, whose family owns Ricci’s Italian buy them. The sausage really hasn’t gotten success that combines alien-invasion commercially-raised beef and pork. Sausage in Pennsylvania, for a better- many orders.” If you like the proverbial glass and political thrills, “Monsters” follows At Davidson we certainly like going informed opinion on the grinder. This sausage slippers (locally manufactured from organic Andrew Kaulder (Scott McNairy) as he green, being healthy and, of course, expert devoured it so quickly that he uttered materials) that the Davis Café has donned, crosses into Mexico to search for his boss’s frolicking. Shouldn’t our comestibles have one word between bites: “delicious.” you have the opportunity to help ensure that daughter Samantha Wynden (Whitney Able). frolicked too? The last local option currently available this Cinderella story doesn’t end at midnight. The new options start, as they should, in the Davis Café is the Big Oak Burger—the Hightail it to the Union in your nicest pair of The third “Flavia de Luce” sneaks onto with breakfast. For students concerned for same burger that once had its own facebook- Tom’s and eat local for your next meal! shelves (2/9). A winner of numerous writing awards, bestselling author Alan Bradley adds to his “Flavia de Luce” mystery series Musical prescription? Trust them, they’re doctors! with its third installment, The Weed that Strings the Hangman’s Bag. 11-year-old Je n n i f e r Ga m b r e l l Flavia de Luce sets out on an investigation Arts & Living Editor after she discovers someone has attacked an old Gypsy woman. The spitfire Flavia falls “I just wanted to let you guys know that into misdeeds and secrets amidst the post I have a 10 and a half inch long—” said WWII rural England backdrop. Through Dean Williams ’11 as he held up his hands to the help of an artist who helps discover demonstrate length, “guitar strap.” who exactly she is, Falvia begins a journey And so began the main act of a raucous to unearth the story of her long-lost mother. Live Thursdays with “Trust Us, We’re Doctors.” The night featured the talents Explore the lives of some “intimate” friends of Williams, Daniel Bernstein ’13, Scott (2/9). Writer Ralph Sassone’s debut novel, Schreiber ’12 and Taylor Gault ’12. Though The Intimates, delves into the lives of Maize Schreiber covered lead vocals for the entire and Robbie, two very close friends. Though performance, Williams, Bernstein and Gault the two dated briefly in high school, they displayed their many talents by switching grow to share, due to various circumstances, between bass, drums and guitar. a purely platonic bond in adulthood. The Before the Doctors started, students two survive lovers, teachers, bosses and flooded the bar—bartenders Mike Anderson various other relationships that threaten ’12 and Julie Brylawski ’11, though, handled their own friendship. In the end, they must the crowd flawlessly. As the bar rush settled, confront the meaning of their relationship. Evan Eskew ’11 opened with four R&B songs on his electric guitar. He did creative “Cedar Rapids” rushes to the big screen take on R. Kelly’s “Ignition.” (2/11). Horror/thriller films in the vein of After Williams’ suggestive introduction “Monsters” may not be up your alley, so you and wild cheers from the mostly male can take a trip to the theater for Ed Helms’ audience, Schreiber stepped to the center (“The Office”) new comedy “Cedar Rapids.” microphone to continue to woo the crowd Insurance agent Tim Lippe (Helms) has never as the other band members prepared their experienced life outside his small Wisconsin instruments. photo by Hannah Bohbrink town until he’s sent to the “big city” of “The more you cheer the more of my Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the annual insurance belly I’ll show you,” Schreiber said. The fun, From left to right: Williams, Schreiber, Gault and Bernstein, the members of “Trust convention. With John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, free-spirited atmosphere only continued to Us, We’re Doctors” at last week’s Live Thursdays. Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Sigourney Weaver. grow. during “Hey Joe,” providing a Technicolor To close the night, the band played a song Antics aside, “Trust Us, We’re Doctors” shuffle of every light in their repertoire as the that Williams’ wrote to honor a special lady Tommy Lee Jones adapts “The Sunset put on an incredible show. These guys know band played. in his life. Limited” (2/12). Cormac McCarthy, one of each other well, and their camaraderie During one amusing moment, Schreiber “Maybe [it’s] for a girl that’s dating Dean America’s most acclaimed and frequently translates into music that flows and remains called an “Intermission” to allow himself a that’s sitting right there!” Schreiber shouted movie-adapted authors, combines with constantly synced. They opened with a cover trip to the bar. As he scurried off the stage, as an introduction to the song as he pointed Tommy Lee Jones on HBO’s adaptation of of the Kinks’ “On a Sunny Afternoon”—an the band picked up its instruments and to Sarah Satterwhite ’11. The lights crew McCarthy’s play “The Sunset Limited.” The upbeat song that cured any depression caused improvised a catchy tune: “Scott’s Getting immediately seized the opportunity and story revolves around two characters called by the evening’s sleet and rain. Beer Blues,” Bernstein said, as the audience flashed a spotlight on Satterwhite. Black and White (based on their skin color). “Writer’s Block,” an original song clapped to the beat. As the night ended, I had a chance to talk rd by Bernstein, came next, followed by a Other highlights included Williams’ further with Williams. 53 Annual Grammy Awards (2/13). refreshing cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Hey impressive guitar solo during a cover of “I love all the times I’ve played before,” Nominees Lady Gaga, Eninem, Cee Lo Joe.” At this point in the show, an instrument Pink Floyd’s “Uncomfortably Numb” and a he said. “Every time’s been fun. And I’m Green, Katy Perry, Arcade Fire and many swap occurred. Williams traded his bass homage to Bernstein’s roommate Thomas and glad my last [Live Thursdays] was so well other stars have already confirmed their for a pair of drumsticks (a pair that actually an annoying alarm clock. Part of the lyrics attended. It’s really bittersweet, though.” performances for the show. So, even if dwindled to one by the end of the song, due ran: “So I scream Thomas, turn it off. So I Look for “Trust Us, We’re Doctors” at you’re not a fan of the Grammys, tune to an accident), Bernstein took the bass, and scream Thomas, f*** off!” This roommate, other venues throughout the semester, or into a concert with the biggest music stars Gault left the drum stool for a turn on the who was in attendance Thursday night, took visit myspace.com/trust_us_were_doctors around by flipping to CBS at 8 p.m. (ET) guitar. The lights team also hit their stride the song in stride, grinning the whole time. for more medical fun. this Sunday for “music’s biggest night.” 6 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Ar t s & Li v i n g We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 MUSEjiks: Conclusion of “My Beautiful...” review You see, Rick Ross is the closest thing Christ’s sake! And before he does, he makes manner, he plays stereotypes of celebrity today’s rap game has to Biggie. He’s utterly a nun cum, has anal sex, falls in love with against themselves and confuses the listener St e v e n Hu m m e l l larger than life. I wouldn’t be surprised in a porn star and gives up drugs—for pussy by having Rock deliver a skit that isn’t Staff Writer the slightest to find out that Ross laid down and religion. Some may call it distasteful and humorous. Sure, the image of Kanye West in his “Devil in a New Dress” verse shirtless decry that it’s everything that’s wrong with overalls driving around town in an Astro van Editor’s note: The following is Part 4 of a 4 with a blunt smoldering in his right hand, hip hop, but I say it’s masculinity in its most with “Pussy Reupholstering” painted on the part series. To view the article in full please Dior sunglasses shading his bloodshot eyes, carnal form—and the appropriation of Black side is funny, but Chris Rock’s tone of voice visit musejiks.com. and a female on all fours delivering him oral Sabbath’s “Iron Man” melody in the chorus is so harsh and the content is so conflicting favors. The man is that G. makes it all the more meaningful. with listeners’ schema of Rock that we don’t Even though West himself has described And talk about vocal timbre! Kanye spoke Those who condemn “Hell of a Life” know whether to laugh or be disgusted. the meaning of devil on the album, I can’t on MTV of eating breakfast with Rick Ross also obviously don’t listen to Dark Fantasy help but wonder if the titular devil in “Devil in one morning at his Hawaii pad discussing in full because as the recitative continues into Act III a New Dress” is Kanye himself. Demonized “the way our voices cut on the track.” No one “Blame Game,” the listener gets a glimpse The final accompanied recitative and by the media, Kanye was stripped of his could’ve filled the role better on “Devil in a into Kanye’s relationship woes. On the hook secco recitative come in “Lost in the World” musician title and became no more than a New Dress” than Rick Ross. is John Legend, whose hoarse, strained, yet and “Who Will Survive in America,” joke in wake the of the Taylor Swift incident Next comes “Runaway,” its hollow piano altogether soulful voice only enhances the respectively. Here, Kanye West seems to (see: the “I’mma let you finish…” internet key plinks already classic. Maybe it’s the sorrow bleeding through the track. be formally returning to the same world he meme), essentially becoming synonymous reverb that makes the piano sound like it’s For all his trouble with females, you’ve turned his back on in “So Appalled.” The with douchebaggery. sitting smack-dab in the middle of a big, also got to believe that somewhere in this first verse of “Lost in the World” is not only But with the newly released album “My empty room or maybe it’s my association of song West is evoking his mother, the single hopeful and optimistic about the future no Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” West knew the song with its 2010 VMA performance, most important female in his life. And matter what may come, but its lyrics also take full well that he would win back the hearts of but “Runaway” is intensely visual to me. beneath the hood is an Aphex Twin sample. the form of another timeless closing track. his detractors simply by donning the garb of I envision Kanye center stage in that red Who other than Kanye West could flip a song Presenting opposing ideas (devil/angel, his irresistibly good music. leather suit, sitting at a grand piano, his by the father of IDM? heaven/hell, now/forever) in quick succession, Separating West’s verse from Rick Ross’s, forehead resting in the crook of his left arm No less make that song the one Kanye the verse bears a striking resemblance to though, is the second cadenza of the album. that’s draped into the piano so he can feel cited as being many listeners’ favorite when Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon closer A guitar solo this time, the cadenza could the vibrations of the melody as he absently questioned by MTV’s Sway Calloway. “Eclipse” where Roger Waters employs easily have felt sorely out of place smack in pokes each key. A spotlight emphasizes the Kanye West managed to make females want similar lyrical contrasts (touch/see, taste/ the middle of a hip hop album if it weren’t isolation. The crowd might be roaring, but to listen to Aphex Twin. That’s all you need feel, love/hate). Pretty nice company, I’d say. for Mr. West’s genius production. Kanye is focused inward. This is Kanye to know. Then, when Gil Scott-Heron’s booming By applying the same staticky wash with West’s aria. After a brief second aria where Kanye voice enters on “Who Will Survive inAmerica,” which he affects his vocals, West ensures But before the listener gets too muses over love in surprisingly good (and we can’t help but listen to his message. that the guitar solo fits nicely into flow of the comfortable, the aria takes a sharp right turn probably lightly Melodyne’d) sung section, He is, after all, the best spoken word album and thereby simultaneously maintains into the raunchiest accompanied recitative Chris Rock makes an appearance on the artist this side of Godspeed You! Black operatic structure. And don’t think for a ever conceived. “Hell of a Life” is sex put album. But instead of opting for a College Emperor’s anonymous street preacher second that the rapper to follow that guitar on a record. I don’t mean that in the sense Dropout-type funny skit, West plays with from “The Dead Flag Blues.” As if the solo wasn’t precisely calculated to be none that it’s pleasant to the ears; I mean it in the convention—and herein lies the genius. sixty-seven minutes of music preceding other than Rick Ross. sense that it’s literally sex put on record. Rather than utilize Chris Rock in the expected it isn’t enough for your mind to chew on, Kanye orgasms at the end of the track, for Gil Scott-Heron touches on such heavy topics as freedom, morality and spirituality. And if there’s any one answer to Scott- The Wellness Corner: Cure your cold Heron’s final query, it’s Kanye Omari West. 2. Cough into your elbow: Do not cover your People often underestimate the importance Epilogue (or, a conclusion) Ja c q u i Lo g a n mouth with your hands. Doing so is a great of staying hydrated. Water cleans our your Staff Writer way to spread germs to others. No one wants to system. At least 8 cups a day is generally a good shake your hand after you just spit germs into rule to follow. Up the anti if you’re exercising. Feel like everyone around you is sniffling? it. Use a tissue and if there isn’t one available Do your classes keep getting interrupted by then cough into your elbow. We’re trying to 6. If you’re going to use pharmaceuticals, loud coughs and prolonged sneezing fits? contain germs as much as possible here. The start early and please follow the Tired of hearing people complain about how same goes for wiping your nose. Please don’t directions: If you feel like you’re in a cold they’re sick and yet have so much work to do it with your bare hands. Your snot is gross. danger zone, preventative drugs such as do? Scared that the symptoms of the common Airborne can be helpful. If you feel a cold Every single word you just read could be cold are coming for you? Look no further. 3. Don’t share cups: I know your best friend’s starting, drugs meant to decrease a cold’s incorrect. I might be completely off base The Wellness Corner has come up with a few drink looks way better than yours, but please duration and severity, such as Zicam, can with every argument I made. These are suggestions to help you outlast cold season. try and refrain from taking a taste. The mouth also be good tools. And for goodness sake, definite possibilities. I’m just some twenty Simple? Yes. Common Sense? Probably. is one of the primary places germs enter the if you’re on drugs that you’re not supposed year old boy with a set of ears and a heart Under practiced? Definitely. body, and I’ve got a feeling used Solo Cups are to mix with alcohol, please don’t drink. that was moved by some music. But I can a favorite hangout for cold causing viruses. offer one piece of information that I know is 1. Wash your hands: I know it’s simple, but 7. Don’t forget about your mental health: true with wholehearted, doubtless certainty: we’ve all been in the bathroom and heard 4. Alcohol will not make you feel better: Keeping down stress levels and not over- someone leave without running the water. Neither will a court party or a 2 a.m. trip to extending yourself can be two of the best “He’s had so many people doubting him. After you take care of your business, please the Outpost. If you feel a cold coming on, ways to prevent a cold. Too much stress Hating him. It’s been a tough time. I think wash… with soap. Washing your hands before please stay home and rest. A night or two can weaken your immune system and he had a certain hunger, you know, a certain meals is another art not practiced nearly in now could save you from a nasty bout make you more susceptible to viruses. drive to come out and make a brilliant enough. Just think about all those germs you of sneezing, coughing and sore throat later. album. To basically say, no matter what put into your mouth when you start in on those Plus, getting at least seven hours of sleep a The good news is that cold season should be you think of me, I’m going to make the fries without washing up first. Soap and water night is an awesome way to prevent colds. winding down soon. Stay positive, follow best fucking music you’ve ever heard.” may not be a miracle drug, but it’s a good start. these tips, and with a little bit of luck you’ll –John Legend 5. Non- alcoholic fluids are your friends: make it through relatively unhindered. Th i s We e k a t Da v i d s o n Wed. 2/9 Thur. 2/10 Fri. 2/11 Sat. 2/12 Sun. 2/13 Mon. 2/14 Tue. 2/15

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FREE WORD TO PERFORM POE CLASSIC “THE Hey do you play Words With Friends? February 9, 2011 TH e Da V i D s o n i a n RAVEN ” ON VAL - RLO Caught in Ponzi Scheme, Sucking Fun From the Campus My-Dress Party ENTINE ’S DAY Representatives of Patterson Prior to today’s announcement, that, but the broom really did the Ends in Disaster, Court at the illustrious Davidson many students known to “have fun” trick. They ran into the woods College announced today that cer- have reported instances of RLO and we didn’t see them for the 100s of Ripped tain members of RLO have been scare tactics aimed at shutting down rest of the night.” ESPERATE ENIOR orchestrating a yearlong Ponzi locations where students have been In response to this incident, up Garments D S scheme that involves embezzling found “having fun.” Junior Camer- Brosef has advised all campus TRYING TO GAIN “extraordinarily large amounts of on “Mammoth” Crotchski reported residencies to keep an ample sup- The Beta Rho Omega Fraternity fun” from current students. that early this semester RLO at- ply of brooms able to be utilized (BRO) attempted a new-age semifor- APPROVAL COINS PCC chairman Herman Bro- tempted to cover-up a sabotage op- within ten seconds of a perceived mal this weekend. The “MyDress” sef, stated that RLO “has since the eration involving the use of reverse attack. theme had brothers ask dates for their NEW TERM “NO beginning of Fall semester tried to psychology to intoxicate under- “RLO does have the potential friends, then disguise themselves in their unknown dates’ dresses in an CHAUVO ” TO BE drain the fun out students who like aged students. to harm the wellbeing of fun- to have fun. In nature, bees polli- “RLO was force-feeding them loving students at Davidson, but attempt to playfully mask who their USED SIMILARLY nate fl owers to maintain the circle nonsensical advice,” said Crotch. only if we refuse to act now to companion for the night initially was. of life. If you kill a bee, you disrupt “Stating things like ‘you shouldn’t defend ourselves. We have seen The results…were disastrous. TO “NO HOMO ” the natural order of life on this plan- drink if you’re not 21’ and ‘if you that RLO is about as cowardly “Jimmy told me he had a really et. We might refer to this as ‘buzz don’t drink you’ll get laid way as a raccoon or opossum. They hot date for me, so I gave him my IN REFERENCE TO kill.’ RLO is presently engaged in more.’ Those kids could’ve gone appear exclusively at night and $600 Versace dress,” explained one freshman. “I didn’t realize the date MAKING CHAUVIN - serious buzz killing at Davidson to the hospital and we would’ve can easily be chased away with College that threatens to wipe out had to end the party if we hadn’t brooms. And they dig around in he had lined up for me was a nose- ISTIC COMMENTS awesomeness on this campus as we chased away RLO with a broom. our trash when we’re not looking. guard on the football team. I didn’t know it.” We weren’t expecting an attack like Gross.” even know what a noseguard was.” “I really feel bad about ripping ABOUT WOMEN out last weekend—it doesn’t make any Hot Freshman Befuddling Suitors her dress,” Mike admitted. “I bought sense.” her a case of Busch Light to make up “If you don’t understand the Little—Up The Hill: Nev- ‘with’ right now. Guys from New allegations of exclusivity for it though. I mean, how much can above comment, you’re as er in the history of Davidson across the social spectrum have popped up almost daily since fi rst one of those little dresses even cost? dumb as a girl - No Chauvo” hookup culture has such a fall victim to Townsend’s night down, though reports suggest she Busch Light is like $14.50 now at signifi cant percentage of frat violent push and pull every was secretly breaking upperclassmen’s Teeter, it’s not even that cheap any- boys been so damn confl icted, weekend, leaving the major- hearts hidden from RLO’s all-knowing more.” confused and utterly clueless. ity fratstained and heartbro- eye long before she should have ever met Another girl described her ex- The masterful social engi- ken along the path to F. them. Sociopathic, heartless, a slore; call perience with utter disgust. “You neering and commanding text “I texted her to her what you want, but dudes across cam- see, my dress was kind of low-cut, game of dimepiece freshman meet me at SAE,” one senior pus unanimously agree that they’d like to, and, well…he’s really tall. I really Jera Townsend—whose Fa- solemnly recounts, “and she as ladies’ man Leon Phelps so eloquently just don’t wanna talk about this any- cebook now ranks among the didn’t text me back for like put it, “buy her a fi sh sandwich.” more.” most-stalked of all Davidson two hours. When she did OF THE WEEK The Yowl attempted to reach the women—has sparked fi erce it was just a freakin’ smiley Aguilera Kills The president of Beta Rho Omega on debate over who exactly she’s face. We like half-made National Anthem several occasions for a statement, but SEARCH : Post-Crisis, PCC Selects One our calls were never returned. And the million dollar question is… Why In response to what is now being “A RM WRESTLING Acceptable Party Theme did Christina Aguilera forget the words to the called the “MyBalls” party, Court National Anthem on at Sunday’s 2011 Super- Coordinator Bill Steel affi rmed that FAIL ” In a recent bold and un- offended pretty much every bowl? parties in which sexes change outfi ts precedented move, the PCC culture and religion on the a) She had accidentally mixed up her will no longer be welcome on cam- has made the decision that face of our diverse campus. meds that morning. pus. The president of Cross-Dress- all parties held on Patterson So we have decided that our b) The telepromter operator was busy ers 4 Lyfe denounced this decision, Court for the remainder of new universal party title will socializing with Steelers cheerleaders and prompting mass demonstrations of the semester will have the eradicate the offenses. After thus was MIA at his post. 3-4 students outside the Union. A same name and theme: “Sluts all, compared to what we’ve c) She was caught up in a moment of sophomore male in “normal” male and Bros.” This is, explained been up to this year, it is es- bleeding heart patriotism. attire was reportedly struck in the PCC president George Jones, sentially a compliment to be d) Chemical seeping from her hair head with a pair of stilettos; an in- an attempt at equalizing the called a Slut or a Bro.” bleaching the previous night somehow dif- vestigation into this matter is still offensive atmosphere of The PCC obviously Your Davidson Honor Section fused through to her brain, causing short ongoing. Editors: themed court parties. agrees. In an unopposed unan- term memory loss. Brett Chikowski “We have now had imous vote, the fi rst time this (Answer: All the Above) She is like so wound up right now she Amanda Ottaway complaints about various par- has happened in two hundred According to Aguilera, the faux pas oc- thought it was Saturday; popped Ad- ties from the ACAA, Stride, years, the Committee moved curred because “I got so lost in the moment derall instead of Advil. Seriously, why Writers: FLY, GLBGTQ, Campus to universalize party themes. of the song that I lost my place. I can only else would she have dyed her hair like John Breaux Evans Outreach, the Pre-Law Soci- “The only potential hope that everyone could feel my love for that? Hollaback Girl blonde is sooo last Anna-Marie-Armistead ety, the Pre-Medical Society, problem we may face is stu- this country and that the true spirit of its an- year. [leaning in close and whispering] the Jewish Student Society, dent backlash because they them still came through.” It came through all I heard she had a meltdown when her Intern: the Christian Student Society, will need to get new ward- right, at eardrum-blowing decibels one might stylist left the bleach so long it started Scott Schreiber the Muslim Student Society, robes,” Jones said. “I don’t add, despite the pop star’s attempt to cover coming out her eyeballs. Wouldn’t that Dick Stephens the Female Student Society, know any girls who own slut her ass for the mysterious memory lapse cause, like, brain damage?” Note: The Yowl is a satirical supple- the Atheist Student Society, clothes, guys who own bro even witnessed by troops in Afghanistan. Rumor has it that the Yankees were ment to The Davidsonian. Hence, nothing in it should be taken as the Handicapable Student clothes, or vice versa. The Post-disaster, the Yowl’s special Su- so impressed by her patriotic getup truth. Word. Society, Kappa Sigma, Con- student body is going to have perbowl correspondent Harold “Hotpants” that they are considering asking her to nor House, the BSC and to re-assess itself and its val- Hotwire snagged an exclusive interview thrown the fi rst pitch for their 2011 sea- its partner corporation, the ues, and go out and purchase with Aguilera’s make up artist who blamed son opener….actions speak louder than WSC,” Jones said. “We have some reasonable party wear.” the mistake on “Stress. Defi nitely stress. words, right? 8 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Pe r s p e c t i v e s Our Davidson In Response to Davidson and Division St a ff Ed i t o r i a l Marissa Ghant organizations that are “united” on this campus, yet also Last week’s staff editorial ignited an old debate Jamie Hofmeister Jesse Johnson cause division, but are never questioned – at least not to regarding campus on the importance and purpose programs the extent of S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Office. like S.T.R.I.D.E. and the International Orientation. We Stephanie Pineda For example, many sports teams move in early, and recognize the important role these organizations play on campus. That being said, reaction to last week’s article With regards to last week’s staff editorial “Davidson have the privilege of staying on campus over breaks, and has been strong, and has reminded many of the unfortunate and Division,” we would like to thank the author for travel together on trips paid for by the school allowing fact that Davidson is frequently split along ethnic lines. bringing up this important issue of division on campus. time for bonding, at the possible exclusion of other When one walks into Commons or the Union, there often We agree with some of the points raised about Davidson relationships, which is not questioned. Teams eat meals is a division by race. Arguments often arise that social clicks and Division regarding the Students Together Reaching together, join Patterson Court organizations together, are also formed by athletics and social organizations, like for Individual Education Program (S.T.R.I.D.E) and and socialize together, which is also not questioned fraternities and eating houses, but there is a difference between those groups and racial groups. It is unlikely that those clicks will the International Office, but would like to counter some as much as S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Office. exist outside of college. Our ethnicity, however, stays with us. misperceptions. Further, we feel like any real discussion Another example: gendered halls create an automatic It is often the case that this racial splitting between of division at Davidson must go beyond looking solely division on Davidson’s campus in terms of our first ethnicities arises from misconceptions rather than reality. For at minority groups created by the institution, such as contacts and important freshman connections, and yet example, criticism of last week’s article came exclusively from S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Office, and instead we seem rarely to question this division. We instead laud minorities, while many other students agreed with the article. The broaden the discussion to include other institutionally the freshman hall bonding experience. Automatically, gaps between the perspectives from the two sides are based on misunderstandings. The lack of dialogue and interaction between sanctioned social groups and to really question how 50% of the population is divided from 50% of the some minorities and some majority students here is staggering. social groups form at Davidson, how these groups lead to population, roughly, and yet, we still manage to bridge By integrating more, there will be less misunderstandings and division, and how we can address division from all angles. that boundary and make friends of the opposite gender. misconceptions, and perhaps, the debate on the importance First, we will respond to some questions about Also, Fraternities and Eating Houses host of S.T.R.I.D.E. and the International Orientation will end. S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Office, and then exclusive events for their members creating bonds Of course, how we bring about integration becomes the we will expand our gaze to Davidson in general. of brotherhood and sisterhood that bring people question. In the end, I know that integration is ultimately up The question was raised about the inclusivity of together, and sometimes leave others out. And yet to us, the students. With this article, I appeal to all students of Davidson, regardless of race, gender, religion, or opinion. S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Office’s events. all of these things are justified, good and tradition. While it is easy to form clicks with those you feel comfortable Are events open to the campus? Why or why not? The examples of double standards go on. We are not around, break out of that comfort zone and just talk with The International Office is an institutional organization saying that any of these opportunities to make friends people. It may be hard, but the experience will be rewarding created for a particular purpose, therefore, it is not are bad or wrong, but just that these are parallels of in the end, and you never know whom you might meet. necessarily going to have events for the whole school. S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Office in many social Some may ask why they should break out of their comfort The advisors talk to students about things such as visas. ways, and that we should really look at all of these social zone when the “real world” is often just as divided. While these people are exactly right, since when did being ordinary Does the whole school need to participate in this event? mechanisms and really dig into the excellent questions and mediocre become a part of the Davidson curriculum? By This organization is needed for the international students. the previous author brought up about our divided refusing to address the problem ourselves, we are letting it live. Now, if one would like to participate in an “international campus. There is nothing wrong with individuals We can leave this place and follow the status quo of the nation, event,” one could look to the Davidson International hanging out with whom they know. But we all need or we can use what we learned from this place and change it. Association (D.I.A) who does have events for students to be willing to reach out and get to know someone Others may argue that socially integration is impossible interested in international topics and where one could from another social circle. And if we really want to on this campus. I do not know whether or not this is true, but I am reminded of a conversation on justice I recently had have the chance to meet fellow international wildcats. question Division at Davidson we need to question the with my History professor. We agreed that it is impossible for S.T.R.I.D.E on the other hand is a different program. groups we are a part of as much as those that we are not. pure, objective justice to exist in our society. Nevertheless, It is not about having events for the school either, but Why, amidst all these organizations that create bonds, he told we must still strive for it. Even if complete racial rather, is a mentor program that, as the author of last do these two organizations continually get questioned? integration is impossible, we should still try. The harder week’s article pointed out, has eased the transition Is it just easier to point out ethnic minority groups, or we try, the closer we get to achieving the impossible. to Davidson and increased retention rates. Maybe groups that are targeted at individuals not of “the norm?” S.T.R.I.D.E can open up to students who are not ethnic One must realize that the majority culture is in fact a minorities but are coming to Davidson from a high culture. We all need to work to overcome division, and school where they were the minority. Davidson would that does not mean assimilation to the majority culture. definitely be a culture shock for them as well. But The need to engage these questions of division does many of S.T.R.I.D.E’s events are targeted at developing not rest solely with the students, so we would encourage Editor-in-Chief the relationship between the mentee and mentor to ease the institution to speak up and explain S.T.R.I.D.E and Brian Park that transition to Davidson and keep the retention rate at the International Office once in a while as well, so that News Editors a high. If one wants to meet students that are ethnically students are not always targeted. We feel that as students Ray Francis & Kelly Wilson different, there are student run organizations that host we are constantly defending the organization with little Perspectives Editors events for that very purpose, any of the Diversity back up from the institution itself as to why it was Sunny Lee & Scott Matthews Arts & Living Editor Coordinating Board’s (DCB) events, whose purpose, created, why it should exist, and why it is always targeted. Jennifer Gambrell according to the Davidson website, is “to highlight We agree that Davidson is divided, but we do Yowl Editor Davidson student groups that promote diversity -- in not believe that continuing to question, defend, Brett Chickowski & Amanda Ottaway terms of religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.” and apologize for S.T.R.I.D.E and the International Sports Editors So what is the problem? Some say the problem is Office is really going to get anywhere. Instead, Andrew Barna & Mike Brown we need to redefine the terms for the conversation Layout Editor division, and students in both of these organizations Margaret Holt Smith not straying away from them. But as we see, this is about division and put the International Office and Head Copy Editors a fact of much of life at Davidson College. Shouldn’t S.T.R.I.D.E on par with the rest of the institutional Christy Carry & Nami Patel other organizations and other student’s work on organizations that bring students together (Bonner, Online Editor smoothly integrating themselves to these students Chidsey, Sports, Patterson Court…) and create close- Greg Newman as well? Institutional organizations and student-run knit relationships. The question is not are we divided, Business & Circulation Managers Elizabeth Shevock & Kelsey Wilson organizations are two different things, because there are but rather what are we ALL going to do about it? Assistant Copy Editors student organizations that are in fact open to all, who With that said, we hope to see you at an upcoming Thompson Barr, Hannah Jordan & Laura Pinto Coehlo publicize their events, but do we as students participate? event on February 15 titled “S.T.R.I.D.E? What Photography Staff This being said, we wish to look more broadly at is it good for?” at 6:30 PM in the 900 room to Tripp Bartholomew, Bill Giduz some other institutionally supported social groups discuss further responses to any of the articles on The Davidsonian is published Wednesdays during the academic year by the students of Davidson College. at Davidson. We acknowledge some good points this issue. Come out to hear students, faculty, and made in the previous article, but we feel that in order administrator’s talk about the S.T.R.I.D.E. Program. Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. Box to really have this conversation we cannot just focus 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182. on two organizations, a small portion of the student Marissa Ghant ’12 is a psychology major from Bolingbrook, E-mail [email protected]. Our offices are located in body. We need to be inclusive in our conversation. IL. Contact her at [email protected]. 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Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 9 Pe r s p e c t i v e s What to chop: how to deal with the deficit Davidson and the Aaron Jordan US cuts do not need to be near as savage as those of the UK. But what to cut? Raising the social security age is a World Over the last year, many European countries have Felix Fabiny enacted painful austerity programs in the face of high popular reform, and for good reason. When Social Security unemployment and slow growth. The US has rightfully was enacted in the 1930s, the average life expectancy was “We don’t do any of that social engineering here,” a followed a different path: lowering taxes and ramping under 70. Now it is around77. Raising the retirement age British university’s admissions officer told me, “that’s up government spending to prevent the economy from from 65 to 67 and not allowing for partial benefits at 62 American.” After several years at Davidson, I learned falling into depression. The bank bailout, Obama’s could work wonders for the solvency of Social Security. that social engineering – more commonly referred to as Just as importantly, the payroll tax that pays for Social stimulus, and the recent tax compromise have all diversity – is American indeed. During my three years Security could be extended to all income levels. Currently, helped or will help the economy get back on track. here, I was internationally oriented, diversely trained, and But with unemployment finally beginning to come only the first $106,000 dollars of income is taxed; all pay multiculturally housed. My most meaningful diversity down and 2011 growth projections as high as 4%, earned beyond that figure is exempt. So a hedge fund lawmakers from both parties are looking to address the manager who receives a million dollars a year puts in education, however, was the debate about the yearly fiscal issues (debt to GDP is as high it has been since about 10 times smaller a percentage of his income into article that criticized S.T.R.I.D.E. This year (perhaps in World War II) that could threaten long-run prosperity. the Social Security pot as does a cleaning lady or a school light of the Year of Global Connections), the Davidsonian teacher. Making the payroll tax apply to all incomes Not surprisingly, Democrats are advocating tax staff voiced concern about international orientation, too. would make the system fairer and generate revenue. increases and Republicans are promoting spending Although the orientation does shape the campus’ social cuts. It seems a compromise would be feasible, but Defense is the most obvious place to cut. The US spends life (I experienced it myself), changing orientation is both sides refuse to budge. Former Speaker of the more on defense than the rest of the world combined. No House Nancy Pelosi was aghast by the deep spending other developed country spends more than 4% of their not enough to increase the interaction of diverse student cuts proposed in the Bowles-Simpson deficit reduction revenue on defense; the US spends about 20%. Other groups. Each year, Davidson’s talented admissions staff plan, while Republicans seem unwilling to lay countries know the US will bail them out and defend them lures more underrepresented groups to campus. Davidson’s out specifics of what they will cut. Railing against if they were to be attacked. If the US can convince its priority, however, should not be to bring more multicultural allies to apportion more of their own finances more to their earmarks might be good politically for Republicans, students to campus, but rather to make the college more defense, then it would have to allocate less itself. While but it would not address America’s real fiscal issues relevant for a multicultural world. Students will follow. because they are such a minute portion of the problem. some defense cuts seem inevitable, neoconservatives First of all, Davidson is a place of learning with America could look to guidance from its colonial will do everything to keep them as small as possible. forefathers. The U.K. recently announced a plan that On the revenue side, ending the mortgage deduction outstanding professors who change lives. In order to would cut nearly 500,000 government jobs, decrease is popular among policy wonks on both ends of the strengthen Davidson’s multicultural appeal, the college government child-care benefits, and raise taxes. As many political spectrum. It makes little economic sense to should not only attract world-class faculty, but also pundits have pointed out, this initiative was overly drastic subsidize home ownership over renting, and the revenue support the current professors event more. At Davidson, increase would be substantial. Increasing the gasoline and could endanger Britain’s fragile recovery. The impact teaching and research have to go hand in hand. Professors on people’s welfare, particularly the newly unemployed, tax would provide an incentive to move away from gas should have at least the same amount of research funding will be dramatic. Nevertheless, some have been quick guzzlers- aiding the environment- while also improving available as students and significant peer-reviewed to defend the reforms. The Economist, a moderate government balance sheets. Raising the tax rates of the publication if an avowed advocate of small government, richest Americans might seem to be an obvious solution, publications should receive merit-based rewards in the has hailed the new reforms ushered in by Prime Minister but it would receive vociferous opposition from the right form of bonuses. Professors should be encouraged to apply David Cameron and Chancellor of the Exchequer George even though America’s top tax rate of 35% is low by for fellowships and we should celebrate their successes. international standards. For instance, in Sweden the top Osborne (who studied at Davidson as a Dean Rusk Furthermore, an International Scholars Program rate is 60% and in the UK it is 50%. Even increasing Scholar). The British government proposed 75% spending could strengthen the college’s international ties by cuts, and 25% tax increases, a policy which the magazine the rate to the 39.6% standard of the Clinton years inviting global leaders prominent in their fields to argued the US should follow. Though both parties would would substantially improve the government’s finances. find qualms with such a compromise, Republicans There is not a scarcity of ideas about how to teach or research on campus for an extended period. would be more likely to accept than Democrats. reduce the deficit, merely a shortage of political If the program is implemented well, the scholars A 75/25 ratio would not be right for the United States will power to do so. But if lawmakers can will spread the word about Davidson and therefore though, because we live in a low tax, low benefit country. develop a fair compromise, we will all benefit. introduce the college to a wider, more diverse audience. Aaron Jordan‘13 is an English major from New York, For the US, a 50/50 split would be more efficient, and the Secondly, Davidson has to be present in the places that NY. Contact him at [email protected]. it wants students from. Davidson’s alumni are pillars of the college’s future. They are present in almost every US city Right to Defend and many parts of the world. They can play an important Let us say there was not a Think again. Talk to someone like Patricia Konie who sin cera role not only in interviewing prospective students but Constitution. Would I not still during Hurricane Katrina was forcibly disarmed by have the right to defend myself, the New Orleans Police and the National Guard. The also promoting the college. Furthermore, permanent my family, and my property? City of New Orleans issued an order declaring only outposts in strategic countries, staffed by locals and Just by the fact that I am a ra- the police could be armed and the city enforced it. visiting Davidson professors alike could create incubators tional human being, created in I also do not recognize the government’s power to for language immersion, international research, and God’s image, can I not fight for demand a special permit to carry concealed firearms in successful study abroad programs. These outposts could my life? Can I not fight to defend public. If you are a full citizen the only permit you should serve as a location for guest lectures, cultural exchanges, my child’s life? Now who is the need to carry is the 2nd Amendment. The idea that you government to tell me the manner need to take a class and write to your sheriff for permis- and long-term partnerships with local civic engagement in which I can provide a defense? sion has no basis. I have no interest in letting the govern- groups. Davidson does a great job fostering relationships. I do not recognize the govern- ment know whether or not I carry a weapon on my person. It is time to foster stronger relationships with the world. Bo bb y De s Pa i n ment’s authority to restrict fire- I simply do not trust the government to be the one Thirdly, Davidson should continue to celebrate and arm and ammunition sales. For all citizens who enjoy with all the weapons. In that world, your safety is grow the Davidson Trust and ensure that admission the full rights and privileges of citizenship, the govern- only in the hands of the police. Your life depends on is need-blind to students not only from any part of the ment has no business deciding what they can purchase. their availability and response time. Imagine a situa- United States – or the world. The college’s website The government cannot restrict magazine size, barrel tion where you are being robbed and assaulted, what length, ammunition caliber, ammunition penetrating ca- would you like in your hand: a pistol or a phone? should make this clear. If Davidson continues to make pacity, or a weapon’s rate of fire. If someone is willing to The police are excellent after the fact. They can an excellent education available to all students, young be the seller, American citizens have the right to be the string up yellow tape, dust for fingerprints, DNA - se people from diverse backgrounds will want to come. buyer. If you want a fully automatic rifle, with an extra quence everything in sight, but that does not stop the Finally, just as some of the best professors large magazine full of armor piercing rounds, the gov- blood and bruising that happened in the hours before. at Davidson are not Davidson alumni, perhaps ernment does not have the authority to stand in the way. What check remains for the citizenry against the some day the college’s president might also be a Now you might think that the advocacy of such po- government? While it is certainly politically correct to tential lethality is irresponsible and stupid. Perhaps, walk around spouting utopian ideas like “violence is graduate of another college. An outside perspective but can you draw a line where the government cannot never the answer” or “violence only begets violence” do might make the Davidson family even stronger. dictate your choice of weapon? What is permissible for not forget that our country was birthed in blood. You can Davidson’s ability to improve itself makes it a a citizen? Can he own a rifle with a 30-round maga- walk around saying such naiveties because someone else quintessentially American liberal arts college. If it engages zine? Can he own a shotgun that can shoot .50 caliber was willing to carry a weapon and kill another human even more with the world, it will become a global liberal arts slugs? Can he buy hollow-pointed rounds? What pre- being. Citizenship ceases to exist when a populace can- college located 20 minutes north of Charlotte in Davidson, vents the government, once it begins to restrict fire- not protect its most basic of freedoms: the right to life. NC. And don’t worry – students will find their way here. arms, from completely prohibiting any ownership at all? If, in the name of public safety, armor piercing rounds are declared illegal, what prevents the govern- ment in the same name of public safety from confis- Bobby Despain‘11 is a biology major from Greenwich, Felix Fabiny ‘11 is a History major from Bel Air, MD. cating all weapons? Think that will never happen? CT. Contact him at [email protected] Contact him at [email protected] 10 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Sp o r t s Speed Continues at Forfiets Hurt ’Cats, Look to Revive on Thursday Niswonger Invite Za c h a r y Zi m m e r m a n Staff Writer Sa w y e r Hi ck s Staff Writer Davidson Wrestling hosted Virginia After a strong season- Military Institute in Belk Arena in a opening performance at the Liberty tough SoCon battle last Friday. Many Open last weekend, the Wildcat track notable performances by Davidson, like and field teams ventured to East Alex Radsky’s ’11 win by fall, were Tennessee State for the Niswonger overshadowed by a 32-12 VMI victory. Invitational this past weekend. VMI took four of the seven bouts Seniors JinHan Song and Bryce Jones though and easily defeated Davidson. paced the men’s sprinters, both running Despite the loss, there was never a into the school record books. After dull moment during the match. Trailing coming within .02 seconds of the by a 14-0 deficit, Davidson scored three 60-meter dash record last weekend, straight wins to bring the score within Song ran the fifth-fastest 400-meter dash two. Things looked promising for in Davidson history in 50.69 seconds, a Davidson, but VMI mustered another full second faster than his 400 time from surge and won four straight matches the liberty open. Song also ran the ’Cats to end the match and secure the win. fastest 60-meter dash of the weekend To kick things off, VMI’s John but was slightly off his personal best. Dommert and No. 15 Josh Wine Jones ran the 200-meter dash in registered wins in the 197- and 22.98 seconds to claim the sixth- 285-pound weight classes respectively, best time in Wildcat history. defeating Davidson’s Ike Crews ’13 Also leading the men’s team was and Charlie Wolff ’11. Alex Radsky distance runner Ryan Hopkins ’12. ’11, at 133 pounds, registered four Hopkins raced to victory in the early takedowns subsequently pinning 3000 meters. His time of 8:34.12 his opponent Luke Todd on his back in led the field of forty-three runners 1’48’’. Vitaly Radsky ’11 and Scott Ray by an impressive sixteen seconds. ’13 followed suite with two consecutive Charlie Scmitt ’11 led the Wildcats decisions by scores of 8-2 and 1-0. in the 5000 meters in 15:22.25. Due to Davidson’s injuries, VMI took Heather Conarroe ’11 was again forfeits at the 157 and 165 lb classes the star on the women’s side of the earning 12 additional points. VMI’s action, finishing third in a field Matt Brock and Evan Dill sealed the of 65 runners in the 5000 meters. match with decisions at 174 and 184 lbs. Conarroe placed second in the 5000 Davidson Wrestling has only four the week prior at the Liberty Open. photo by Tripp Bartholomew dual meets left before the Southern Davidson heads to Chapel Hill for the Conference Championships. Davidson Carolina Invitational this coming weekend VMI took down the wrestling team this week, despite wins from Alex and Vitaly hosts Campbell this Thursday at 7 p.m. in their final preparations for the SoCon Radsky ’11 and Scott Ray ’13. The mat ’Cats host Campbell on Thursday and travel Indoor championships on February 26-27. to Chattanooga on Sunday for a SoCon matchup. MBB, from page 12 Women’s Tennis Struggles vs. Liberty mark, the Davidson defense stiffened, What Coach McKillop didn’t mention giving up just three points over the next in the post-game interview is that he An n a St o ck a m o r e five and a half minutes. Over the span, is now just 5 wins shy of 400 for his Staff Writer their singles matches. Nisha Crouser the ’Cats outscored Chattanooga 21-3. career. If the Wildcats can continue ’14 was the only Wildcat to push her Cochran scored 10 of the 21 points for their winning ways they will help The Wildcat women’s tennis match to a third set. Crouser won her Davidson over the run, including two Coach McKillop reach the milestone by team took a disappointing loss to first set 6-2 and then fell 7-6 in the of his four three-pointers in the game. the end of the regular season. Also, on Liberty 7-0 this past Thursday in second set. The match was decided At that point, the Wildcats had built Saturday Brendan McKillop moved into the Knobloch Indoor Tennis Center. in a super tie-breaker with a final up an insurmountable 60-41 lead with fourth-place all-time in career three- Brites Moniz-Soares ’14 and tie break score of 10-7. Samantha just 8:42 to play. Chattanooga didn’t pointers made at Davidson with 190. Alison Rauh ’11 at No. 2 doubles had Galainena ’11 also had a close match show much fight in the remaining Stephen Curry is the leader with 414. a close match and came the closest against Alexandra Sheeran at the No. 4 minutes, with Wattad (29 points) The Wildcats look to continue their to scoring in doubles with an 8-6 position with a match score of 6-4, 6-3. fouling out with 4:39 to play. Again, four-game win streak on Wednesday at loss. After losing all three doubles Davidson’s record now stands the Wildcats controlled the remaining Wofford, looking to avenge a narrow 69- matches, the Wildcats were down 1-0. at 3-3 after the defeat, and Liberty minutes en route to the 73-59 victory. 64 defeat earlier this season when the two The Lady Flames swept all six singles moved up to a 2-1 record for the season. “People had lost their trust and teams played at Davidson’s Belk Arena. positions with help from players The Wildcats finish up their seventh faith in us and we’ve had a heck of The ’Cats play at Furman on Saturday Jordan Jenkins, Rebekah Jenkins and straight home match this Wednesday a week. We’ve had four victories, before returning home to face Georgia Annish Domenech who gave up only against No. 65 Winthrop at 5 p.m. twice on the road,” said Coach Bob Southern again on Wednesday, February five combined games in all three of McKillop of his team’s recent success. 16. Come out and support your Wildcats! Wildcat Roundup Men’s Women’s Swimming/ Women’s Men’s Wrestling Track & Field (5-9, 0-3) Basketball Basketball Diving Tennis Tennis Results: (12-12, 6-7) (11-12, 6-8) Men (3-6, 3-1) (3-3) (2-3) Results: 2/4-2/5 Niswonger Invite Women (9-6, 9-0) 2/4 VMI L 12-32 Results: Results: Results: Results: Next Up: 2/3 @Samford W 62-49 2/2 @ App. State L 73-83 Results: 2/3 Liberty L 0-7 2/5 No. 60 USC-Upstate W 5-0 Next Up: 2/12 Carolina Invitational 2/5 Gardner Webb W 6-1 2/5 Chattanooga W 73-59 2/5 W. Carolina W 65-56 2/10 Campbell 2/7 @ C of C L 52-61 Next Up: Next Up: 2/13 @ Chattanooga Notes: Next Up: 2/17-19 CCSA Champion- 2/9 vs. No. 65 Winthrop Next Up: JinHan Song ’11 and Bryce 2/9 @ Wofford Next Up: ships 2/12 @ No. 62 Brown 2/11 @ No. 64 Harvard Notes: Jones ’11 both sprinted into 2/12 @ Furman 2/9 @ Furman 2/13 @ Boston University 2/12 @ Brown Alex Radsky ’11, Vitaly the record books. For the 2/12 @ Chattanooga Notes: Radsky ’11 and Scott Ray women, Heather Connaroe Notes: 2/14 @ Samford The ’Cats are in the pool Notes: Notes: ’13 picked up wins against ’11 finished 3rd out of 65 in Defense was key in two great practicing hard this week, The girl’s look forward The squad bounced back a tough VMI team. This the 5000 meters. getting ready for the confer- to a tough road this week, with two impressive wins, one wins this week. The team Notes: week’s two matches are ence championships next ready to shock two ranked being their first win against a hopes to stay hot against two Laura Murray ’14, had two key to the ’Cats bouncing week. opponents. ranked opponent since 1988. more SoCon foes. 20+ point games this week. back. Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 11 Sp o r t s Wildcat Pulse

G With the newe year t starting, twe at the o Sports Kn o w Yo u r Wi l dc a t s ! Name: Alex Radsky Section of The Davidsonian have decided to Name: Lee Crittenberger Year, Sport: Senior, Wrestling implement a new section in our fine paper. Year, Sport: Freshman, swimming From: Odessa, Ukraine Every week, two athletes, one male and one From: Bethesda, MD Position: 133 lb Weight Class female, who are competing in the current Position: Breaststroker season, will answer questions about their What is the funniest thing to ever What is the funniest thing to ever lives on and off the playing field. Our hope happen to you in practice on any level?: happen to you in practice on any level?: is to give you, the reader, the opportunity to Turning a lake swim into the DCSD Well, I guess in high school when see a different side of your favorite athletes Day Spa, complete with mud facials. my coach was demonstrating a move and friends. Let us know what you think or and accidentally choked out one of the send us some of your questions that you Favorite song on the radio now: guys on the team. would like to see asked by sending an email Alors on Danse by Stromae featuring to Co-Sports Section Editor Mike Brown at: Kanye West. Favorite song on the radio now: [email protected] Not sure- something country though. What are your personal goals for the Go ’Cats! rest of the season?: What are your personal goals for the rest of the season?: --The Sports Section Editors To put on a fast suit in less than 30 minutes and to drop a bunch of SoCon Champ and All-American at Nationals. time at Conference. Nickelodeon? or Cartoon Network?: Nickelodeon? or Cartoon Network?: Neither- I hate cartoons. Nickelodeon. Favorite food to order at the Davis (Union) Cafe?: Favorite food to order at the Davis (Union) Cafe?: Wild Fruit I’d have to take my chances with the Pasta of the day. Bears and SPK’s. TV show that you would guest star on?: TV show that you would guest star on?: Iron Chef America. Modern Family or The Office. Who is the funniest person on your team?: Who is the funniest person on your team?: Ben Lucas Hmm, this is a tough one....

Favorite movie this past year?: Favorite movie this past year?: Inception. Probably True Grit, though The Fighter was good too.

Kobe? or Lebron?: Kobe? or Lebron?: Lebron. Not a big fan of either.

Flip here every week to see if your The song that gets you pumped before the game/meet: The song that gets you pumped before the game/meet: favorite Wildcat is profiled! Let us One Clap by DJ Steve Porter. Well, my intro song is Back in the USSR by the Beatles, but I don’t know what you think! really listen to music before competition. 12 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 9, 2011 Sp o r t s Defense Halts Bulldogs and Mocs

Da v i d Be n u s a Nik Cochran ’13 both scored lead. From the thirteen-minute Staff Writer 16 points and Jake Cohen ’13 mark until 9:06 left in the game missed a double-double by Davidson went on an 11-4 Davidson Men’s Basketball just one rebound finishing clip, which ended with three has been insatiable since a huge with 10 points and 9 boards. pointers by Cochran, Cohen 75-64 home win against College In a Thursday night tilt, the and Kuhlman on three of four of Charleston on January ’Cats traveled to Birmingham, possessions. Davidson worked 29. Since then, the Wildcats Alabama to take on the Bulldogs through the final buzzer earning have racked up important of Samford. McKillop started the win 62-49 in a game in which conference victories against the game with a three-pointer they never trailed. In addition Georgia Southern, Samford twenty seconds in, and Davidson to the great performances and North Division leaders UT- ran away early. By the ten minute by Kuhlman and McKillop, Chattanooga. While the ’Cats mark McKillop had drained two De’Mon Brooks ’14 scored 11 got it done offensively against more threes, which combined points and collected 7 rebounds. Georgia Southern shooting over with more good shooting and The ’Cats returned to Belk 50 percent for the game, they tenacious defense, had the ’Cats Arena on Saturday to face used tough team defense to stop out in front 22-9. Samford got Chattanooga. The Mocs pulled both Samford and Chattanooga. within six points toward the end out to an early lead behind the Davidson forced both teams to of the first half, but could not sharp play of Omar Wattad, and shoot below 40 percent from get any closer. Davidson took a matched their biggest lead by the field and under 20 percent 33-24 lead into the break, mostly six on a dunk with 7:29 left in from the three-point line. This behind McKillop’s 12 points the half. But over the next 3:30 marks the best defensive stretch on 4-7 shooting from three. In Davidson rattled off a 9-2 spurt, for the ’Cats all season as it addition, the defense gave up capped by a McKillop three, to was the first time they held just 7 field goals to Samford take their only lead of the first consecutive opponents under 40 in the first, holding them to 29 at 22-21. The teams headed to percent shooting. Offensively, percent shooting. Defensively, half tied at 28. Six minutes into JP Kuhlman ’13 led against photo by Tripp Bartholomew the second half was a similar the second half it looked as if Samford with 15 points, 5 story. Samford made just one the game would be headed for JP Kuhlman ’13 drives down the lane in the win against rebounds and 4 assists. Brendan field goal in the first seven a tight finish. But at the 13:51 Chattanooga this week. The ’Cats have been on a roll since the McKillop ’11 also added 12 minutes of the second half, 1/29 Charleston game. They have two big conference games this points and 4 assists. Against during which time Davidson week against teams ahead of them in the SoCon South standings. See MBB, page 12 Chattanooga, Kuhlman and opened up a commanding 41-29 Hard Work Pays Off: Men’s Women’s Basketball Trumps Western in PinkOut Tennis Slams USC-Upstate An n a St r i n g f i e l d Staff Writer but also a powerhouse on the boards, claiming 14 rebounds. Ca s e y Va n Ta s s e l l Moore ’13 took the No. 3 spot. The women’s basketball Davidson efficiently Staff Writer After the Wildcats won five team had two reasons to executed their offensive of the six singles spots, they celebrate on Saturday: not only rebounds, turning 14 of the The men’s tennis team had their first win of 2011 did they conduct their fourth total 17 into second chance secured two wins at the and were on to the next one annual WBCA fundraiser for points. The ’Cats also took Knobloch Tennis Center on with contender USC Upstate. breast cancer awareness, but advantage of their competitor’s Saturday in matches against The Davidson men won they also took home a “W”, mistakes, grabbing 23 points Gardner-Webb and No. 61 the No. 1 and 2 doubles and defeating SoCon foe Western off of 19 Western Carolina USC Upstate. These were the five of the singles matches. Carolina 65-56. Leading University turnovers. first two wins of the 2011 Schafer won at No. 1 singles, scorers for the lady ’Cats This week, Davidson season for the Wildcats, and and teamed up with Gee for included Laura Murray ’14, hits the road with two away their first win over a nationally the doubles win. Hefter won at tallying a total of 23 points. decisions. On Monday, they ranked opponent since 1988. No. 3 against both teams, and This is the second time this will face off against College The ’Cats started the day Lyons had his 31st and 32nd week that Murray has scored of Charleston and will travel right in their matchup against career singles wins at No. 4. above 20 points and the fourth to Furman on Wednesday, the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs. The ’Cats came to play, and time this season. Putting up to continue their Southern Joe Schafer ’13, Arie Hefter the Spartans were upended. 10 points for Davidson was Conference play. The ’Cats ’11 and Walker Lyons ’11 each The Wildcats will play Katrin Chiemaeka ’13, with have won 5 out of their last scored 2-0 in singles. Schafer their next two matches away, a solid 7-7 from the free- 6 games, moving to 7th in the and Calum Gee ’12 won both throw line. Classmate Sophia at No. 64 Harvard on Feb. photo by Tripp Bartholomew SoCon, and look to use their of their doubles matches, 11 and Brown on Feb. 12. Aleksandravicius ’13 was momentum to climb higher securing the No. 1 spot, while Jasmine Calin ’13 looks to not only an offensive asset in the rankings this week. Connor Evins ’14 and Kevin score against Elon. for the ’Cats with 9 points

Player of the Week Play of the Week

Laura Murray ’14 Clint Mann ’13 Harrisburg, PA Overland Park, KS

Murray has had a great freshman campaign so far, In the victory of Chattanooga on Saturday, the score averaging 11.9 PPG and first on the team in minutes was tied 28-28 at the half. In the second half, Mann and 3-pointers made. This week, Murray scored 27 had a big layup which started a 21-3 run. The ’Cats, in the loss to App. State and 23 in the win against known for their second half play, ended up crushing Western Carolina. Murray now has four 20+ point Chattanooga by 14. games this year.