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WEDNESDAY September 18, 2013 Vol. 143, Issue. 2 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS Blood Drive drama Village Club Series review Success at States Rheingold ’14 explores homopho- Bates College swoons over Garrett Johnson led the men’s bic implications of the FDA’s Blood Darlingside. golf team to 5th place in the Drive screening process. Maine State Championship this weekend in Bangor. Individually, placing 9th out of 55 players. See Page 2 See Page 6 See Page 12 Annual Outing Club Clambake Off-campus residents subject coincides with Yom Kippur to new disciplinary measures for residents after the first offense and ALEX DAUGHERTY the second offense resulted in a fine EDITOR-IN-CHIEF equaling the cost of housing on cam- pus for a semester. That would mean Citing pressure from Lewiston resi- a $1,786 fine for each member of an dents living near off-campus student off-campus house or apartment for the housing, Bates has changed its off-cam- 2013-14 academic year. pus disciplinary policy for the 2013-14 “The new policy is generally easier academic year. to enforce and more fair because the old The Dean of Students Office also options were either to do nothing or placed a moratorium on off-campus punish everyone to a disproportionate parties in the days leading up to the start degree,” says off-campus resident Taylor of classes. This was to ensure that all off- Blackburn ‘15. campus residents could hear about the Not surprisingly, the fine was so policies directly from the Deans and harsh that it was rarely enforced, even Lewiston Police before any discipline against residences that had large parties was implemented. frequently and therefore received mul- “Most residences have adhered tiple noise complaints. to the request very well to our sincere “That old policy, while relying on appreciation,” said Associate Dean of a fine, was unwieldy in its application,” Students James Reese in an email to off- Reese said. campus residents. Essentially, the new policy is a varia- A mandatory meeting was then tion of the current strike system for drug held on September 5th for all students and alcohol violations. The off-campus living off campus. The meeting includ- strike system is completely separate ed an overview of the new policies by from the drug and alcohol strike system; Dean Reese and Dean of Students Tedd students who receive a strike under one Goundie; remarks from Thomas Carey, system will not have that strike counted the head of Bates Security; and remarks in the other system. from the Lewiston Police Department. “Given that it sounds like they The reason for the new policy is to didn’t enforce the old policy, I think have a system where penalties are rea- it’s preferable to have one that’s a little sonable but enforced consistently and clearer so that it can actually be en- to open up lines of communication be- forced in a transparent, consistent way,” tween the Deans and students. says senior Jack Stewart, who lives off When an off-campus party is bro- campus this year. ken up by the Lewiston Police Depart- The Dean of Students office is- in ment, the incident will be referred to sistent that small parties of 30 or fewer the Deans, who will determine if the students should not be a problem in complaint is valid. If the complaint is most cases. determined to be valid, then the Deans Large parties, especially parties that will deliver a first warning to the entire contain 100 or more students, are some off-campus residence. of the biggest nuisances for local resi- If there is a second incident, the dents. Deans’ Office will meet with the stu- “Even if some students think these The BOC Clambake 2013. LILA WILMERDING/THE BATES STUDENT dents again, and if the complaint is [large parties] are a regular part of the deemed valid the residents of the of- which many students were indignant, Bates fabric, they must be eliminated LYDIA O’BRIEN fending house will be required to un- claiming it was supposedly “always” on because the hosting residents cannot MANAGING NEWS EDITOR a different day.” dergo community service. The parents a Sunday. However, according to senior control the behaviors of the large num- Based on conversations she has had of the residents will also be notified. Allie Balter, Vice President of the BOC, bers of students coming from the main For some students, the annual fall with College administrators, Balter says A third incident will result in a the event is really more often held on a campus,” Reese said. Clambake is a day of rest and feasting the administration “regrets that stu- Student Conduct Committee hearing Saturday. Some of the biggest issues for resi- on--yes, clams--but also as many burg- dents, and especially clubs, are not sent where consequences could include ex- Balter explains, “With the excep- dents living near students off-campus ers and lobsters as the Outing Club can the same list of holidays that faculty re- pulsion, probations, and suspensions. tion of last year, Clambake has always are trash and debris on sidewalks, prop- muster before our extension of summer ceives at the beginning of the year.” The penalties from the Dean of been on the Saturday of the 80s Dance. erty damage, uninvited entrances into really ends. For Jewish students, the For junior Shoshana Foster, who Students Office are in addition to any The Vice President of the BOC last homes by intoxicated students, repeated Clambake this year was instead a day regularly fasts on Yom Kippur, the date police penalties, such as court summons year made the reservations too late and shouting of profanities, bodily elimina- of fasting, as it fell on the day of Yom did not offend her as much as it did oth- for underage drinking or fines. Saturday had already been taken at Po- tions on their property, verbal harass- Kippur. pham. Scheduling clambake on that ers. The old policy, which was in place Yom Kippur is the Day of Atone- Sunday received a negative response, as “I’m used to not being able to go to for over a decade, resulted in a warning See OFF-CAMPUS, PAGE 5 ment in Judaism and as such is the ho- people didn’t want to go to Clambake events that I’d like to because of [Jew- liest day in the Jewish year, along with after 80s dance. The event was sched- ish] holidays,” she says. “So I wasn’t Rosh Hashanah, explains junior Eliza uled according to BOC tradition, not shocked that another school event was Kaplan. She describes it as a time for by random selection.” scheduled for the same day as Yom Kip- people to reflect on mistakes from the It was therefore not the change of pur services.” past year in their lives, and fasting is a day but the coincidence of the event Kaplan similarly notes, “Bates is ob- ritual that represents this repentance. with Yom Kippur that sparked various viously very secular, and there have been Kaplan is Co-President of Hillel, the reactions among Jewish students ob- school or club events on religious holi- Jewish student organization on campus, serving the holiday, whether fasting or days in the past, such as Mount David which currently holds around forty ac- not. Summit on Good Friday last year. This tive members. Kaplan says, “I was disappointed. I makes it less surprising that the Clam- About forty people, that is, who am fasting and I think many members bake was on Yom Kippur, but I do think couldn’t have eaten at the Clambake of Hillel do fast, but it is a personal de- it was very unfortunate.” even if they chose to go. cision, so I expect not everyone does.” Foster concedes, “What shocked me The fall Clambake is a beloved Kaplan also notes that she heard com- more--though it was a good surprise- beginning-of-the-year tradition that plaints about the change in date from “a -was the reaction of my non-Jewish celebrates being back at Bates as much decent amount of members” in Hillel. friends, since it wasn’t directly affecting as it welcomes new students into our Balter and the executive board them.” world here. Earlier last week, the Bates of the BOC were “not aware that the Junior Julia Eyman, who is not Outing Club announced that the Clam- Clambake fell on Yom Kippur, and had The Lewiston Police Department plans on stepping up underage drinking enforce- bake would be held on Saturday, about we been we would have certainly picked See CLAMBAKE, PAGE 5 ment at off-campus parties. LOGAN GREENBLATT/THE BATES STUDENT First-years by the numbers: Class of 2017 breaks through typical admissions trends race, ethnicity or first-generation to col- agrees that being part of the class of unique in its gender ratio: 54% are ty and excellence, “attracting and enroll- JULIA MONGEAU lege, to name a few. 2017 “means that I will meet people male, and 46% are female. ing the very best students from a broad STAFF WRITER Weisenburger says that this goal with different backgrounds and ideas, Early Decision I and II applications range of backgrounds.” goes back to the College’s founding. people I would have never met before if also increased significantly this year. The Weisenburger and the Admissions Tired of hearing, “I’m from just She also reasons that, “our students I were not here.” number of Early Decision applicants staff look to meet this goal as they begin outside Boston?” Well, you might hear and faculty will continue to learn and In the Class of 2017 profile, com- has steadily increased over the years, but selecting the next class to enter Bates. it from members of the Class of 2017 teach best when our students come piled by Roland Adams, it is reported Weisenburger says this year admissions “Our hope and aim is to continue less frequently. This freshman class has from many different backgrounds and that 25.4% of the students identify as saw a significant jump. Thirty-eight to diversify our applicant pool and ul- made its mark on Bates already as the all bring a wide array of experiences and domestic students of color (African percent of the incoming class applied timately enroll students who would most diverse class in the College’s his- perspectives to our community.” American, Asian American, Hispanic, for ED I. Taken together, ED I and ED contribute to our growing national and tory. Several admissions statistics in this First-years agree with Weisenburg- Multiracial or Native American/Pacific II applications were up 18% from last global student body,” says Weisenburg- class’s profile highlight its diversity. er’s claims about the benefits of being Islander), 14% are the first in their fam- year. er. Leigh Weisenburger, Dean of Ad- part of a diverse community. Recent ar- ily to attend college, and 7.3% are inter- “This is an excellent sign of interest The Class of 2017 has already missions and Financial Aid, discussed rival Chandler McGrath mentions that national students. in Bates as students are indicating that claimed its spot in the College’s history how admissions works both to diversify as a member of the Class of 2017, she Additionally, the class represents Bates is their number one choice,” says and will no doubt contribute to the the student body while it also selects, will get to “learn more about different thirty-eight states and the District Weisenburger. growing and enriching community. “intellectually curious and academically people and cultures than what I am of Columbia. Nine percent are from In President Clayton Spencer’s fall prepared students.” Diversifying applies used to” throughout her four years here. Maine, and six students are from Lew- community newsletter, she mentioned to many aspects, like geography, gender, Gabby O’Leary, also a first-year, iston and Auburn. This class is also the college’s commitment to opportuni- Forum The Bates Student September 18, 2013 2 The FDA’s homophobic policy on BatesRates blood donation must be defeated Football plays first home game on Saturday Here we go ’Cats!

Students survive 80s dance

EMS calls did not reach record high for calls in one night

Serious mug shortage in commons

Students are forced to drink coffee from their hands

One more week until October

When the quad will look like an oil painting

Stormy Weather

It was hot and humid... But so many lightning Instagrams

ANNE STRAND/THE BATES STUDENT Second week of classes blood you want. Even if a gay man has remains a four to seven day window af- CURTIS RHEINGOLD been in a monogamous relationship for ter initial infection when HIV will not MANAGING FORUM EDITOR the past few decades, has never engaged be detected by these tests. However, the Already feels like finals week in unprotected sex, or even has only odds of a man with newly acquired HIV Yesterday I donated blood at the had sex with another man once, he is donating blood are almost none. The Red Cross Blood Drive. As long as I’m banned from donating for life. man would have to have had unpro- not sick, I try to donate blood every The FDA website provides some tected sex with someone HIV-positive, White Out at Club Rondevu time the Red Cross comes to Bates. epidemiological statistics to support gotten infected from that encounter, Donating is a virtually painless, quick their policy: and have lied to the Red Cross about and easy way to literally save lives – “Men who have had sex with other his sexual orientation. And all of that Seniors celebrate a club that makes it past the one year mark especially since this time there was an men represent approximately 2% of the would have to occur only a few days be- “Urgent Need” for blood. Yet even U.S. population…[but] in 2010, MSM fore donation. As a result, only one in though it’s encouraging to see so many accounted for at least 61% of all new two million blood transfusions results Batesies happily volunteer to give blood HIV infections in the U.S.” in an HIV infection. and proudly walking around with “I If the FDA is trying to eliminate Recently, several countries have re- donated” stickers, it makes me uneasy A Diplomatic Folly the groups of highest risk, then why alized this hypocrisy and have altered knowing that many people will never be not ban African Americans and Hispan- their policies for MSM blood donation. tence. In fact, Russian President Vladi- able to feel the satisfaction of donating ics from donating blood? After all, the In 2011, the U.K. eliminated their life- MATT FURLOW mir Putin stated in a New York Times blood simply because they are gay. Yes ASSISTANT FORUM EDITOR rate of new HIV infections is nine times time ban for MSM donors and instead op-ed that military strikes by United that’s right: Food and Drug Administra- higher in African Americans (69% of changed the policy to apply to men who States “would constitute an act of ag- tion (FDA) rules dictate that any man September 14, 2013 will be remem- all infections) and three times higher have engaged in high-risk behaviors gression” because it violated interna- who has had sex with another man at bered as one of President Obama’s ma- in Hispanics (21%) than white people over the past year. In 2000, Australia tional law, and stated it would use its any point since 1977 is banned from jor foreign policy blunders. (9%). Or why not ban all black women, also changed its policy to a 12-month veto in the Security Council against any donating blood for the rest of his life. On that date, U.S. Secretary of State for whom HIV prevalence is 18 times deferral period from the previous five- military action. This is of course per- The FDA defends its policy by cit- John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minis- higher than white women? year ban. A follow-up empirical study fectly consistent with Russia’s expedi- ing public health risk: “MSM [Men ter Sergei Lavrov announced in Geneva Of course this is a ridiculous notion by the Australian Red Cross assessed the tion into Georgia in 2008. who have Sex with Men] are, as a group, that they had reached an agreement – potential donors should be assessed policy change’s effects on the risk of ac- Yet at a joint press conference with at increased risk for HIV, hepatitis B to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons for their individual levels of risk rather cidental HIV transmission from receiv- Britain and France on Monday, Secre- and certain other infections that can be stockpile. The plan includes the fol- than the being lumped into a group ing infected donor blood. The preva- tary Kerry clarified that “should diplo- transmitted by transfusion”. lowing steps: Syrian President Bashar of “higher than average risk”. Simi- lence of HIV among blood donors five macy fail, the military option is still on This policy would make somewhat al-Assad has until Friday to submit a larly, MSM should not immediately be years before the policy change was com- the table.” more sense if the FDA were consistent complete list of his country’s chemical banned from donating blood. Instead, pared to the prevalence give years after A small miscommunication, no with their attempts at limiting “high weapons stockpile to the United Na- a more detailed sexual history should the policy change. The study found “… doubt. risk” groups from donating; but the tions (UN); UN inspectors will enter be taken into account before deciding no evidence that the implementation But how can Syria, not to mention rules are nowhere as strict for hetero- Syria in November with unfettered ac- whether or not to allow them to donate. of the 12-month deferral for male-to- other rogue states, take this threat seri- sexual males. A straight male could have cess to all chemical weapons sites; and The policy arose decades ago when male sex resulted in an increased recipi- ously when neither the United States, unprotected sex with a prostitute, share finally, all chemical weapons, produc- there was no reliable test for HIV in ent risk for HIV in Australia.” Instead, nor any of its allies, is likely to use mili- needles while using IV drugs, or have tion and mixing equipment must be de- donated blood. Nowadays, all donated the study found that one of the biggest tary force without the consent of the an HIV-positive opposite-sex partner stroyed by mid-2014. This timeline will blood is tested thoroughly by two types problems was due to people lying about Security Council? The United States has and as long as all of this happened more be formalized in a U.N. Security Coun- of assays that detect HIV antibodies a difficult choice if Syria fails to comply than a year ago, you can donate all the cil Resolution within the next few days and RNA in the blood, but there still See BLOOD DRIVE, PAGE 3 and there is a lack of a credible response by Russia and the United States. with international support. If the Unit- Ridding Syria of its chemical weap- ed States and potentially their NATO ons through the letter of international allies conduct limited military strikes law rather than a Tomahawk missile without U.N. approval they will violate seems like a victory for international the spirit of the agreement in the eyes stability and norms against the usage of of international community. Or, there is chemical weapons. Unfortunately, like only a rebuke with some accompanying other grandiose disarmament plans in sanctions from the U.S. and the previ- the past, this plan lacks substance and is HAVE AN OPINION? ous threat of military action becomes an a ploy to indefinitely delay a seemingly empty threat. imminent U.S. military intervention. In sum, this agreement has no teeth A clear consequence is a strengthened whatsoever, and will portray the United WE WANT TO HEAR IT! Russian and Syrian bargaining position, States as an aggressor or just simply and a weakened United States with its foolish. hands tied. What is the White House to do? In Even if much agreement exists be- The Bates Student a few months, the shock of a chemical tween Russia and the United States, weapons attack will disappear and so email [email protected] there is also much disagreement on will the impetus for intervention. The some critical points. For example, they White House committed a huge mis- agree that Syria has about 1,000 metric take when they requested authorization tons of chemical weapons, but they do to use force from Congress when autho- not agree on the number of chemical rization isn’t even legally necessary. Even weapon sites. U.S. intelligence estimat- worse, Congress would have followed ed Syria possesses around 45 sites, but their counterparts in Britain and voted the Russians advocate for a lower figure. against intervention, embarrassing the The Bates Student About Us A cause for this discrepancy may be that Obama administration. In the House Editor-in-Chief: Jordan Banez SPORTS Unit 450, the strongly pro-Assad mili- The Student is published weekly by the of Representatives, 223 members were Editor-in-Chief: Helen Chyz Managing Editor: Doug Steinburg tary unit responsible for Syria’s chemical students of Bates College when college leaning or strongly against intervention, Editor-in-Chief: Alex Daugherty Assistant Editor: Kyle Olehnik weapons stockpile, allegedly dispersed is in session. 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Connect with The Student agreement - whether it’s a breakthrough Additionally, if it is established in the Syrian civil war leading to a peace- that the Syrian regime fails to comply ful resolution, or a red herring intended The Bates Student www.batesstudent.com Email us! with the agreement, it is unclear what to buy time. Unfortunately, the latter 347 Bates College Follow @BatesStudent Content: [email protected] the penalties are for non-compliance. seems more likely, as does the United Lewiston, ME 04240 “Like” The Bates Student @ Business: [email protected] The resolution will exclude a military States’ declining influence in region. response due to Russia’s vehement insis- The Bates Student September 18, 2013 Forum 3 Online forums enable parents to pass on adopted children to new families

children often call “re-homing” their What Quita’s adoptive parents forums. parents unable to care for the children KRISTEN DOERER last choice. They claim that they didn’t didn’t know was that child welfare au- Yahoo, after learning Reuters’ find- STAFF WRITER and allows them to sign their children have the proper training to adopt a thorities had taken both of the Eason’s ings, acted quickly, shutting down the over to a trusted relative or friend, it is child from abroad, that the children biological children away from them bulletin board Adopting-from-Disrup- “Private Re-homing” is probably currently being abused through the act they adopted had emotional and behav- years earlier, that the parents had “severe tion, a six-year old bulletin board on not a term you’ve heard. It sounds a bit of “re-homing.” ioral problems that were not disclosed psychiatric problems as well as violent Yahoo that Reuters targeted in their like “re-homing,” the practice of a pet “Private re-homing” needs to be to them before adoption, and that the tendencies,” and that the children the investigative research. Reuters brought owner finding a new home for their pet. regulated and laws need to be put in adoptive agencies did not offer any aid Easons had babysat accused them of five more groups to Yahoo’s attention, Unfortunately, we are now using that place to prevent child abuse. Federal law to the parents when they told the agen- sexual abuse. Quita’s adoptive parents which Yahoo consequently took down. same term for children. needs to protect these children who are cies of their difficulties in raising the signed her over to the Easons without Facebook, on the other hand, re- Parents, after encountering prob- often adopted from abroad and prom- adoptive child. any governmental or adoption officials. fused to take down one of their forums, lems raising their adoptive children, ised a better life in America. The private system of “re-homing” “Private re-homing” does not re- Way Stations of Love, claiming, “that use the internet to give their adoptive Overseas adoption services need to is not regularized. The process is simple. quire a background check and thus can the Internet is a reflection of society, children to new families, are calling the offer training to parents and counseling A parent signs a power of attorney form, lead to adoptive children being given to and people are using it for all kinds of practice, “private re-homing.” during the adoption process. The adop- stating that the child is now under the new parents who have criminal histories communications and to tackle all sorts After 18 months of investigative tion process is not over when the child custody of the new family, and hands or abusive tendencies. Clearly, “private of problems, including very complicat- research into the practice, Reuters pub- is handed to the parent. That’s only the the child over to the new family. re-homing” is a horrible practice. But it ed issues such as this one.” lished “The Child Exchange” which first step in a long process. Without a background check, par- is also a little known practice, and resul- But giving your child away to a described parents looking to find new And then there are the adop- ents have no idea who they are signing tantly, there is only a patchwork of state complete stranger is not a way to tackle homes for their adoptive children using tive parents who adopt children from their child over to. The Reuters investi- laws in place. In general, “re-homing” is a problem. A child is a responsibility Yahoo bulletin boards and Facebook fo- abroad and run into difficulties with the gative report tells the story of Quita, a a “lawless world” as Reuters journalist of you cannot simply throw off. rums. children they adopt. I can’t help but see troubled teenager from Liberia. “The Child Exchange,” Megan Twohey, How can the process be so simple Most often these children are adopt- their selfishness. Yes, the children may The parents of Quita claimed that calls it. and quick to sign over their children? ed from abroad, from countries such as be difficult. But did you not think par- they could not handle her, and posted What needs to be done? The In- Parents only need a basic “power of at- Russia, China, Ethiopia, and Ukraine, enting a child, from another country an ad on the Internet. In less than two ternet is impossible to control—it’s torney” document. This document is a and are between 6 and 14 years old. The or not, would be difficult? Did you not days, they found new parents, Nicole too big, too massive. But the first step notarized statement that declares the youngest child put up for “re-homing” think that unforeseen problems would and Calvin Eason, who wanted to take would be to hold Yahoo and Facebook child to be in the care of another adult. was 10 months old. arise? Could you think of no other al- her. Quita’s adoptive parents claimed accountable for the information posted While this “power of attorney” Parents who use these websites to ternative than giving your child away to that the Easons “seemed wonderful.” on their sites and the content of their document offers flexibility for those find new homes and families for their a stranger you’ve met on the Internet?

BLOOD DRIVE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 omic their sexual histories. All five cases of donated HIV-infected blood (out of five million total donations) in the five years KEI MATSUNAMI after the policy change came from men orner STAFF CARTOONIST c c who did not provide a complete sexual history to the Red Cross and were there- fore not deferred from donating blood. It is important to reiterate that it is the FDA and not the Red Cross that enforces the ban against MSM blood donation. In 2006, the Red Cross, American Association of Blood Banks, and America’s Blood Centers presented a joint position to the FDA in an at- tempt to change the policy. The main idea of the position was “that the cur- rent lifetime deferral for men who have had sex with other men is medically and scientifically unwarranted…” and that the policy on MSM “be modified and made comparable with criteria for other groups at increased risk for sexual transmission of transfusion-transmitted infections.” Earlier this year, the American Medical Association also recommended that the policy be changed to one that would consider the donor based on his individual risks rather than his sexual orientation alone. In a statement from the AMA, board member Dr. William Kobler said, “The lifetime ban on blood donation for men who have sex with men is discriminatory and not based on sound science. This new policy urges a federal policy change to ensure blood donation bans or deferrals are applied to donors according to their individual level of risk and not based on sexual ori- entation alone.” The FDA must listen to these groups and reconsider its policy. The lifetime ban should be switched to the one-year ban as it is in Australia and the United Kingdom. The ban on MSM blood donation is homophobic, ignores the pertinent scientific research, and was founded in a time when accurate HIV detection in blood was not pos- sible. The ban on MSM blood donation only serves to reinforce the horrible ste- reotypes that gay people are somehow “unclean” or are diseased. One can only Calling all student writers and bloggers imagine the type of situations that this ban leads to. In an article in Slate, Mark Joseph Stern points out that “blood drives are common at offices, universi- ties, sporting events, and other social activities where donors are encouraged Interested in writing for The Student but don't have the time to write to tour their good deed with a button or sticker.” entire articles? Want to have your writing published? If either of these In these situations, gay men would be left unable to contribute and, if he interest you, apply to write for the newspaper's official blog: Common- is in the closet about his sexual orien- tation, having to think of an excuse as sense. Available on the front page of our website, Commonsense is to why he isn’t participating. Stern adds that “it isn’t easy, after all, to explain to a the place for breaking news, updates on clubs and campus events, colleague that though you’d like to give blood, the FDA, based solely on your and anything else that could otherwise be published in a regular issue sexuality, has deemed you too likely to be diseased.” In August, Russian MP Mikhail of The Student. Since the newspaper is published weekly, we are only Degtyarev proposed a new policy to the Federal Assembly that would instate a able to cover the biggest headlines of the past week. Commonsense lifetime ban on MSM blood donation. Degtyarev cites the FDA’s policy as a allows Batesies to stay up-to-date on happenings around Bates and reason for his attempts to instate the ban. The American people have right- beyond. We are accepting applications from all class years, and you fully been vocal in their opposition to Russia’s anti-gay laws particularly as to will be able to write as many or as few articles as you would like. If you how they will apply to the upcoming Winter Olympics. Americans must not are interested, send an email to the editor of the blog, Haley Keegan, limit themselves to defending gay rights in Russia. We must eliminate this ob- at [email protected]. solete, homophobic policy and show Russia – and the world – that America will not stand for institutionalized ho- mophobia. The Bates Student September 18, 2013 Forum 4 Forum >> Test Your Knowledge of ALEX DAUGHERTY Editor-In-Chief the Constitution Yesterday, September 17th was Constitu- Lack of communication tion Day. So in honor of our great Found- hurts student clubs ing Fathers here is a little quiz to test your

Last Wednesday, all first-years were the headaches for first-years and clubs knowledge about one of the most ground- summoned to a mandatory meeting in alike could have been eliminated. the Grey Athletic Building at the re- Another instance of the adminis- quest of the administration. tration simply failing to communicate breaking political documents in world his- Problem is, at least a dozen student with student organizations is the recent organizations scheduled organizational Clambake controversy. Some students tory. The prize: An “A” in American Po- meetings at the same 8pm timeslot of were upset at the Outing Club for the class-wide meeting. Many of these scheduling food-centric event on Yom organizations were having their first Kippur, but the Outing Club never re- litical Institutions and Processes meeting of the year, crucial gatherings ceived the same list of religious holidays that first-years attend when they are try- that all professors and staff receive each ing to determine what clubs they want year. to join. Is it really that hard for someone 1. The Constitution was di- Normally, it would be the respon- in Lane Hall to send out an announce rectly influenced by what fa- 2. What U.S. Supreme sibility of the student organization to email to all clubs at the beginning of make sure that their meeting does not the year reminding them of religious mous British document that Court case established the conflict with large gatherings of first- holidays that may interfere with club protected individual rights doctrine of implicit powers years. activities? against arbitrary decisions for Congress? However, in this case, club leaders Student organizations also bear made by the King? were not informed of the class-wide some of the responsibility for schedul- a. Marbury v. Madison meeting and were forced to reschedule ing events that are sensitive to the needs at the last minute. Other clubs held of different communities at Bates. How- a. Charter of Liberties b. McCulloch v. Maryland their informational meetings without ever, it doesn’t seem too hard to have the b. Treaty of Liverpool c. Talbot v. Seeman first-years present. same open lines of communication with c. Magna Carta d. United States v. Kirby Another wrench in the scheduling student organizations that professors d. Rights of Man process for student run organizations currently receive. was that a mandatory dorm-wide meet- When there is a conflict with a ing for Smith Hall was held right before religious holiday or meeting, the ad- the class-wide meeting, essentially mak- ministration can bear the burden of ing Wednesday a lost cause for organi- answering students as to why an event zations trying to recruit new first-years was planned for a certain day instead of 3. What was the original to join. club leaders bearing that responsibility th Notwithstanding the fact that themselves. method for selecting the Vice 4. What right does the 6 Wednesday evening had to have been The administration already does a President? Amendment guarantee? frustrating for any first-years who actu- great job of promoting events around ally had work to do or club meetings to campus and supporting student orga- a. Right to keep and bear attend, student clubs were left scram- nizations that need to get the word out a. Second place candidate in bling. about their group. arms All the administration had to do Lane Hall should do the same when the Electoral College b. Right to have a trial by jury was send a simple email out to student changes are made or when there is con- b. Selected by the majority c. Right to privacy leaders informing them of the date and troversy around a scheduling decision. of members in the House of d. Right to a speedy trial time of the class-wide meeting and all of Representatives c. Direct election d. Duel

5. What does the Suprema- 6. What power isn’t directly cy Clause in Article Six of the granted in the Constitution to the Constitution mean? Supreme Court? a. Congress can overrule the President on certain issues like taxation and budget policy. a. Judicial review (ability to rule b. Federal law takes prec- cases unconstitutional) edent over state law b. Original jurisdiction over c. The Supreme Court can cases involving U.S. ambassadors overrule decisions by federal c. Original jurisdiction over administrative bodies. cases between two states d. The Executive branch has supremacy over military mat- d. Appellate jurisdiction over ters lower courts

8. Who cannot the Presi- 7. When were Native dent ever pardon? Americans given the right to vote? a. Those convicted of trea- son a. 1882 b. His immediate family LOGAN GREENBLATT/THE BATES STUDENT b. 1932 members c. 1899 c. Himself MORE PICTURES ON PAGE 6 d. 1924 d. Members or former FIRE SAFETY members of the President’s one bespectacled student, “Just stand- administration JAKE VILLARREAL ing is hard. These goggles are intense.” CONTRIBUTING WRITER But is it an effective way of teaching fire safety? According to another student, Last Monday students lazed around the goggles were “are a little extreme, on a temperate afternoon while vol- to be honest.” Yet another student re- unteers wearing festive plastic fire hats marked that he (or was it a she) could th passed out free t-shirts. With Ohio Play- “run better drunk than I can walk with 9. What does the 26 amend- 10. Which of these found- ers’ “Fire” playing in the background, these goggles”. ment do? ing fathers never signed the students gathered outside commons to The pyrotechnic highlight of the constitution watch a dorm be set ablaze. event took place in a replica dorm, a. Limits the President to two No, this was not a 70’s college party adorned with biology posters, flamma- gone wrong. This was Bates’ Annual ble old clothes, and an unholy amount terms in office a. George Washington Fire Safety Day. of empty pizza boxes. Dry, fluttering b. Grants presidential electors b. Thomas Jefferson We all remember fire drills in high banners and a paper umbrella hang to the District of Columbia c. James Madison school. Moreover, the school reviewed from the dorm walls of the fire safety c. Abolishes the ban on alco- d. Alexander Hamilton fire safety protocol multiple times dur- ignoramus. hol. ing orientation. So what does Bates Tom Graziano lit the blaze. It have to teach us that we don’t already spread slowly at first, but then spread d. Establishes the voting age know? quickly. “It was insane,” said one ob- as 18 Fire safety day at Bates is designed server. “Highlight of the year,” said an- specifically around college life, with a other. drunk-goggles obstacle course, dorm- But does the audience believe that replica inferno, and a smoke-filled the demonstrations will better prepare residence hall escape route playing the them for fire safety and emergencies? teachers of the day. Answers ranged from “Yes” to “hell yes,” Answers The drunk goggles obstacle course is but others still questioned the educa- 1 c, 2 b, 3 a, 4 d, 5 b, 6 a, 7 d, 8 c, 9 d, 10 b. entertaining and difficult. According to tional value of the event. The Bates Student September 18, 2013 News 5 Financial aid at Bates hits record high paid back. SAMUEL LEARNER The annual financial aid budget is ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR devoted to the financial needs of all four grade levels, and is planned carefully in In an era of unprecedented student advance. While Glass and the office are loan debt, Bates has stepped up with an still packaging some entering students, unprecedented financial aid budget. they say they expect to spend almost all According to Dean of Admission of this year’s awards. and Financial Aid Leigh Weisenburger, “It’s not a policy to spend the en- 48% of the incoming class this year re- tire budget,” said Weisenbruger, “but it ceived an average financial aid award of behooves us to. Given our goal of diver- over $38,000. School-wide, President sity, it would go against our philosophy Spencer said in her fall community of providing access and opportunity if newsletter that 47% of Batesies received we had millions of dollars to provide for financial aid awards, with the average a Bates education but did not spend it package weighing in at over $35,000. fully.” All accounted for, this year’s budget of In her newsletter this fall, President just over $30 million tops last year’s by Spencer also drew a link between the 5.6%, making it the largest in the Col- school’s financial aid policies and its lege’s history. values of “opportunity and excellence,” The financial aid budget is com- adding that the “college’s generous pro- posed both of endowment money and gram of financial aid will always top the the school’s operating budget, which list of fundraising priorities, and the consists of money from fundraisers, Board of Trustees is firmly behind these tuition, other revenue-raising events, efforts.” as well as other endowment money, ac- Looking ahead, Weisenburger said cording to Weisenburger, who added that she and the Admissions staff re- that this budget structure is customary main committed to providing qualified among other colleges. students of all backgrounds with a Bates they are too loud instead of calling the Last year, a little over 16% of the education. To that end, the Financial OFF-CAMPUS police directly. 1) Upon the first incident of a noise financial aid budget was drawn from Aid Office merged with the Office of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The email from the Deans also complaint or a visit to the residence the endowment, with the remainder Admissions two years ago, allowing for warned students of a Lewiston ordi- from the Lewiston Police Department coming out of the operating budget. “better coordination” between the two, ment, and continuous loud music or nance stating that no residential dwell- or Security, the Deans Office will meet This year, says Weisenburger, the Of- says Glass. noise. ing can have more than 50 people at with the entire residents of the apart- fice is aiming to reduce the portion of “Prior to the merger, we always “I think the new policy allows for one time. The Bates Studentattempted ment, determine if the complaint was endowment money to about 10% while worked closely for sure, hand-in-hand, greater flexibility in evaluating the cir- to contact the Lewiston Police Depart- valid and warranted, and then deliver a increasing the operating budget money with admissions in order to meet cumstances when parties get out of ment on numerous occasions to inquire first warning to the residents and clarify up to 90%. our goals of enrolling students,” said hand,” Blackburn says. “Increased com- if the ordinance was enforced in resi- what second and third future infrac- Bates Spencer also noted in her newslet- Weisenburger. Now that admissions munication between off campus resi- dences not containing Bates students. tions will involve. ter that Bates’ financial aid is “largely and financial aid have merged, Weisen- dents and administration means people However, after multiple phone calls, composed of outright grants,” enabling burger hopes the two offices can bet- are less likely to be blamed for things The Student did not receive a response 2) Upon a second incident, the Bates graduates to escape with an aver- ter “strategically plan to meet all those that are not their fault.” from the Lewiston Police Department. Deans Office will meet AGAIN with age debt burden of $17,000 compared goals” over the long haul. The Lewiston Police Department The Lewiston Police Department the entire residents and issue the second Fire and to the national average, which is about More specifically, she says that the also plans to work with Bates Security also plans on stepping up patrols in ar- warning (if warranted) and extend com- $10,000 higher. office will continue to providea “ per- and residents this year to minimize the eas where off campus parties have been munity service and/or other actions to In fact, according to Wendy Glass, Safety sonalized approach to our work with harms of off-campus parties. a problem in the past. be taken by members of the house as Director of Student Financial Services, students and families,” noting that this Currently, the area around the in- All students living off-campus were part of the penalty, including commu- federal grants this year accounted for personal element is critical in allowing tersection of College and Vale Streets then instructed to sign a new version of nicating the situation to the students’ just $2.7 million of total student aid, families to “determine how they may has seen a rise in the number of resident the off-campus housing contract that parents. Day 2013 compared to the $30 million institu- best afford and finance a Bates educa- complaints. Other areas, such as Oak included the new policy for noise com- tional aid. Unlike student loans, says tion.” Street and Elm Street, have seen fewer plaints. 3) Upon a third incident, the Deans Weisenburger, grants do not have to be noise complaints in recent years. Office will have the residents reviewed During the meeting, the Deans and Off-campus Policy for the 2013- to determine if the students will have Bates Security emphasized opening up 2014 year: a hearing in front of the Student Con- lines of communication between stu- The Dean of Students Office, along duct Committee. The sanctions from dents and residents. Suggestions includ- with Bates Security and in discussion the Student Conduct Committee could ed knocking on doors of neighbors and with the Lewiston Police Department, include various sanctions, probations, Student Conduct giving neighbors student phone num- will place into practice the following and suspensions from the College. Committee Summary: bers so they can inform residents when new policy: Short Term 2013 Bobcat intern: Megan Lapp ’15

Each semester, The Student pub- lege procedures, specifically for provid- HALEY KEEGAN STAFF WRITER/BLOG EDITOR lishes the summaries of Student Con- ing false information to college officials. duct Committee Cases so that the Bates Each week The Student will profile community can be informed of the a student who completed a summer in- school’s disciplinary policy. Outcome: A Disposition by ternship. This week’s student is Megan The following is a summary of the Agreement was accepted by the co- Lapp, who spent the summer interning Student Conduct Committee cases that chairs of the Student Conduct Com- at Altus Marketing and Management in were adjudicated during Short Term mittee on May 28, 2013. The elements Boston, Massachusetts. 2013. of the agreement stipulate a one-semes- ter suspension effective Fall Term 2013 What were the basics of your in- semester, eligible to return Winter 2014 ternship? Incident Date:: May 1, 2013 semester. Probation with a one full-year Megan Lapp: Well, most days I suspension held in abeyance if found worked 9-5 Monday through Friday at Charge: A student was guilty by the Student Conduct Com- the office in Boston. Summer is their charged with unacceptable social behav- mittee of any future acts of social mis- busy season, and over the course of the ior by virtue of engaging in acts of disor- conduct. Required to pay partial resti- summer I worked on seven different derly conduct, specifically for removing tution for the damage to the student’s events.” a fire extinguisher from the wall and dis- vehicle as stipulated by the Dean of Stu- charging it, for damaging student and dents Office. Required to pay partial What kind of responsibilities did college property, specifically for damag- restitution to the college for the damage you have? ing a student’s vehicle and a residence to the lounge. ML: I did everything from com- hall lounge, and for obstruction of col- posing letters to soliciting donations to making phone calls to clients and ven- dors. As time went on, they definitely trusted me with more responsibility. They’re a small company, so I was really an asset to them. This definitely wasn’t things are very prevalent. I would guess just a “go and get coffee” kind of intern- CLAMBAKE the majority of our campus is Christian ship. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 or nonreligious, but there is also a large portion of people that are Jewish.” How did you end up at Altus? ML: I heard of the company be- MEGAN LAPP ’15. HALEY KEEGAN/THE BATES STUDENT Jewish herself, was disappointed in the Interestingly, Kaplan and Eyman both describe Bates as either “very secu- cause one of the founders, Aaron Sells strength. But also they were all really MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) charity Outing Club’s decision on behalf of her ’01, is a Bates alum. So I checked out Jewish friends. lar” or as having a “Christian or nonre- humble and nice, and they really try to event one night and things got pretty ligious” majority. The Clambake’s date their website, applied online in Febru- help each other out with their respective crazy. But luckily we all had radios so we “I think it excludes a large portion ary, and two weeks later they called me of the campus population from one of change is not at all an issue of religious charities.” could freak out to each other without hostility or even a term as harsh as igno- for an interview in Boston. It’s honestly everybody knowing about it. You’re try- the biggest events that everyone looks not the kind of internship I planned on forward to,” Eyman says. rance, rather, it shows how religious life Were there things you disliked? ing to stay cool but over your radio you is not extremely prevalent or prominent getting initially, but it ended up being a ML: Not making any money. But can hear your co-worker saying, “Oh Similarly, Balter notes, “The non- really great experience. Jewish students I have spoken to share on most college camavpuses today. Ey- honestly I learned a lot and had a great no… there’s a parent attacking an offi- my wish that there was more commu- man heard some people claim in defense experience, so it was still worth it. cial…They’re calling in medical staff… that Jewish students could still go to the What was the coolest part of the His shoulders out of its socket… Oh nication about the dates of important internship? holidays.” Clambake without eating anything. What did you take away from your wait now they’re putting it back in… “It’s not just the fasting aspect; ML: Altus deals with a lot of sports internship? GROSS!” So stuff gets pretty crazy. While the coincidence of the event stuff, so I got to meet a bunch of local with the holiday was obviously a mis- there’s more to the holiday than that,” ML: A lot of life skills; dealing Eyman insists respectfully. “I’m not try- athletes. I met Shawn Thornton [Bos- with people, conference calls, meet- Is this something you can see your- take, Eyman believes the issue of rec- ton Bruins forward], Jon Lester [Boston ognizing diversity is somewhat at hand ing to bash the Outing Club, I just don’t ings, problem solving, attention to de- self doing post-Bates? want them to make the same mistake Red Sox pitcher] and Rob Gronkowski tail—all of that kind of stuff. I’m really ML: I don’t know, maybe. I’m not here. [New England Patriots tight end]. “I think as a campus we are a diverse again.” good at talking on the phone now. But someone who came into Bates with a campus, and we need to be cognizant of I also learned a lot about keeping calm specific career path in mind. But this is Did anything surprise you about in chaos. definitely something I could be inter- that when we plan events. Sometimes the athletes you met? things get forgotten and that’s not okay. ested in. That’s part of why internships ML: Yeah, they all had really Keeping calm? are so awesome: it’s a no-risk situation You would never plan the clambake on strong handshakes! My hand was sore. Thanksgiving or Christmas, and those ML: Yeah, I mean there’s a lot go- to help you figure out what you want I don’t think they understand their own ing on during an event. We hosted an to do with your life. That’s pretty cool. The Bates Student September 18, 2013 News & Feature 6 Chase Hall rebranding: Center for students and Bates community Assistant Dean of Students Keith GRACE PEZZELLA Tannenbaum is spearheading this re- STAFF WRITER branding of Chase Hall. He says, “The series started as a way The Bates College campus is an im- of bringing more people in to Chase portant factor in the feel of this commu- Hall. After last year’s renovations we nity. It is small enough to walk across, didn’t get a chance to do too many ac- everything is more or less centrally lo- tivities, but with the start of a new year cated, and there are plenty of open- air we wanted to introduce the building as spaces for students to enjoy the Maine a place on campus for students to come weather. These are all important aspects hang out and spend some free time.” that contribute to the close-knit nature The entire Bates community is wel- and spirit of the student body and fac- come at each event, but the target de- ulty. mographic is really the student body, Up until last year, however, there as the goal is to create a space that is as was no traditional “student center,” no big a part of student life as the Ronj or place to congregate and unwind. With Commons. the renovations of Chase Hall that were The series kicked off with a grand completed last year, that is about to opening attended by over 200 students, change. faculty, and staff and featuring delicious Beginning this fall, the Chase Hall treats from The Gelato Fiasco. The Tues- Event Series will open up the space in a ANNE STRAND/THE BATES STUDENT day Tea and Thursday’s Learn-to-rumba way it has not been used before, estab- lesson had smaller turnouts, but Tan- and karaoke, with a special emphasis on portunities as well. their space. If anyone in the communi- lishing the building as the premier spot nenbaum does not see this as a defeat. Monday Night Football. The Learn-to “Many of the rest of the activities- ty has questions about events or is look- on campus for afternoon and evening “I have confidence that they will series will include cooking lessons from -especially in the Den--will be student- ing to schedule one of their own, he or activities during the week. continue to grow over time, and there Commons chefs and an appearance organized as soon as I hire the new she should not hesitate to ask. This is Each day, the building now hosts a are some great learn-to events still to from Gloria Varney, the owner of Ne- Chase Hall programmers,” said Tannen- a tremendous opportunity to continue different event. Mondays are dedicated come.” zinscot Farms. baum. “If students have ideas for events fostering community cohesion, and an to “Den Fun,” next is Tuesday Tea and Although an official schedule is still As far as planning is concerned, stu- or improvements in Chase, I am happy even better chance for students to step the perennial favorite Wind-Down in the works, Tannenbaum promises dent involvement is encouraged. Wind- to hear those ideas and would love to up and plan something wonderful for Wednesday, followed by the “Learn- that some great events are on the dock- Down Wednesdays are traditionally in support them if possible.” their peers. to” series on Thursdays, and finally a et. The Den will host smaller events like the hands of student clubs and organi- Most importantly, Tannenbaum monthly treat on Fridays. Bingo, acoustic performances, trivia, zations, but there are plenty of other op- wants students to know that Chase is

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT VCS Spotlight: Winding Maine’s Becca Carifo ’15 brings down for the weekend dent Activities. MARY ANNE BODNAR Tannenbaum reflected on this beauty and brains to Bates ASSISTANT ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR evolution; “In 1999, the Village Club pieces, like a black dress with some- Series was being handled by a student, When vibrations of the four-part MICHELLE PHAM thing just a little bit different like bright or perhaps two, who booked a band MANAGING ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR harmony fade into the walls of the Mays shoes, cowboy boots, or a jean jacket. or two that he liked for the occasional Center, the lead vocalist from Darling- I would describe my fashion sense as shows. They were good events, but just side looks in to in the compact group Becca Carifio ‘girl-next-door’: comfortable and easy, not done with any consistency, and the of students and says, “You guys have to History Major but still put together... most of the time, music was much more specific to those know, this coffeehouse series is really Scarborough, ME students in charge. Shortly after that I special. At some schools, there is just made the decision to try to make things nobody that shows up. Or,” he turns to Becca Carifio ‘15 is the epitome of a more consistent, and much more of a his fellow singers and starts laughing, Maine sweetheart. series…Over the past 10 years or so we “It’s just like a snack time. All you hear On a Sunday afternoon, Carifio is have found that having the shows on a in the middle of your song is ‘Tuna fish sitting in the island situated mid-library, weekly basis, at a consistent time, and sandwich for JULIA!’ And then every- with a wide smile that draws two bright- with fantastic performers is a formula one just gets up and decides it’s snack eyed friends her direction. Wearing a that works and that students have really time! But you guys,” he pauses, “You charcoal-hued cotton dress that hugs her appreciated. Oh, and the coffee, tea, guys are great.” toned arms, Carifio is buried beneath a chai, and cookies helps.” It has become increasingly clear pile of vivid Staples notebooks. A soft While Tannenbaum is the primary in the last two weeks that Bates Village aquamarine scarf decorates her neck. man responsible for turning sporadic Club Series is unlike any other college Upon realizing that she needs to recycle concerts in to our much beloved cof- coffeehouse in the northeast. Perform- a reading, she begins the day by an at- feehouse series, there are also student ers praise the turnout, attentiveness, tempt to scoot to the recycling bin, 4 workers behind the scenes. These stu- and spirit of the students who settle meters away, in her wheeled desk chair. dents come early to the Mays Center into their Mays Center seats with a The scene evokes laughter amongst her each week and prepare the space by set- warm cup of Chai and a cookie (many two friends, and eventually she moves ting up lighting and sound equipment. cookies). out of the chair, emitting a slight giggle They also have the unique experience It isn’t too difficult to be a Bates and walks over to the blue bin. of eating dinner with the artists before student on Thursday nights at 9pm, and “Becca is brilliant, friendly, and they perform. an hour long, low key concert at the outgoing,” says Nyle Rioux ‘14. Over- These same students also help pick Mays Center is exactly the wind down whelmingly humble, this junior is a the acts that come each semester to they need. After a long week of class, Dana Scholar and the coveted darling VCS, and Tannenbaum observes that students relish the opportunity to be of the Bates history department. these students “Are committed to the engaged without the stress of knowing Extremely busy reaching her high quality of the series, and that shows up you’ll be tested on what you’re listening standards of academic excellence, Cari- in the success as well.” to. fio’s approach to fashion is simple, but anyway, and feminine,” says Carifio. VCS brings in acts in accordance While Bates students are used to not simplistic. She chooses low-main- Carifio’s sweet, all-American look is with the budget and coffee-house at- the relaxing and respectful atmosphere tenance pieces that work well with her not out of anyone’s means. Often found mosphere. Within these guidelines, stu- at VCS, this coffeehouse series wasn’t lifestyle, which involves more nights in perusing the racks at American Eagle dents and Tannenbaum strive to have the library than she cares to admit. MICHELLE PHAM/ and Forever 21, she also enjoys discover- as consistent and intimate as it is now “I like to combine classic, timeless until Keith Tannenbaum started in Stu- THE BATES STUDENT See STYLE, PAGE 8 See VCS, PAGE 8 The Bates Student September 18, 2013 8 Arts & Leisure

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The Bates Student’s own version of the classic college advice column with Bob the Bobcat

Dear Bob, to even more new and exciting of meetings and events. I can’t from your academic work. But for be tricky. But have no fear – here The relationship between my people in your classes, clubs, and do everything I signed up for but I now, have some fun, explore, and are some fashionable clothing op- roommate and I is a bit strained. sports teams. It makes sense that don’t know which ones to stay with make some memories! tions I see around the Bates cam- We were really close during ori- you’d make more friends and be- and which ones I should drop. pus: entation, hanging out all the time. gin to hang out with them. Your What should I do? Cheers, Leggings: These are perfect for But now that classes have started, roommate is probably excited to be Sincerely, fall! They are not as thick and hot we don’t get along like we used meeting so many new people, and Spread-Too-Thin Bob as jeans can be and are great to to. She’s hanging out with a new you should be, too! Sometimes it’s wear with a big sweater and boots. group of people and doesn’t seem better if roommates don’t hang out Combat boots: They bring Dear Bob, to want to go to Commons with me all the time so the relationship does Dear Spread-Too-Thin, some edge to your outfit. Wear I’m from the sunny state of Cal- like we did before. I want to still be not become stagnant. Both of you I did the same thing my first these with leggings, skinny jeans, ifornia and I’m desperately trying good friends with her but I don’t can be friends with other people year at Bates. There really are so or with a lacy dress to get away to understand this Maine weath- know how to confront her about but still have fun hanging out when many fun activities to do on cam- from the classic summer footwear er. I’m so used to wearing warm the situation. it’s just the two of you. Mention to pus; it’s hard to pick your favorites! of flip-flops. clothes all year round that I’m a lit- HELP. her that you’d love to hang out this But just because you are interest- Scarves: Solid or patterned, tle stumped by the coolness of au- Sincerely, upcoming weekend or get dinner ed in an activity, doesn’t mean you this accessory can complete any tumn here. What are some clothes Lost-for-Words at Commons that night. This way have to attend every single meet- outfit. Wear it with a sweater, t- around campus that are both fash- you show her that you like being ing and event. Go to stuff when you shirt, or dress to keep you warm ionable and fitting for this climate? in her presence and would love to can and sign up for events that in- when the cool breeze blows on the Dear Lost-for-Words, see each other more often. terest you. Your first year is a time Quad. Thanks! Relationships between room- to explore your interests! So go on Jean jacket: This is perfect to Hot-then-Cold mates can change over time. All the best, a random hiking trip, be in a One layer over almost any outfit. Wear When you first arrive on the Bates Act play, and write an article for the it studying or to go out on the week- campus, it can be incredibly over- Bob paper here and there. Your activi- ends. It is fun, fashionable, and fits Dear Hot-then-Cold, whelming. More often than not, ties should be fun; they shouldn’t the fall weather perfectly – not too Fall is so beautiful in Maine! your roommate is the first person be stressful! It’s not until later on hot and not too cold. Dear Bob, The trees turn beautiful shades you meet on campus and you both that you should start narrowing Hope that helps! After going to the Activities Fair of reds, yellows, and oranges and are comforted by having made an down you interests into a few ac- last Wednesday, I realized how apple cider returns to Commons. instant friend. You go to the orien- tivities that truly interest you. Some Stay classy, many clubs there are on the Bates It’s a great time. However, the tation events, eat in Commons for activities are more time-consuming campus. I wanted to do everything! trees and beverage options are not all the meals, and watch Netflix in than others. It’s all based on how Bob I signed up for so much but now the only thing that changes here. the room together. But once the much time you’re willing to put I’m getting inundated with emails You’re right, autumn weather can semester starts, you are exposed towards your activities and away

To “Consult the Cat”, please send questions to [email protected]. Submit whatever you like! Ask Bob in love with Audrey Hepburn’s style, so and the fail. “I just have to add a sweater THE BAKING BOBCAT STYLE I’ve been trying to channel her classi- and a scarf, and I’m ready to go to class. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 ness a little more. She and Taylor Swift It’s such an easy way to look put-togeth- have influenced me to incorporate some er when you’re busy. Also, scarves are a Decadent Blueberry ing fun finds at Target, TJ Maxx, H&M retro elements into my outfits like high- must-have! I own an unhealthy number and Pink. waisted shorts and polka dot dresses. I of scarves, and once it gets cold, you This fashionista is always on the also think that Emma Watson’s style is will rarely find me without one. They’re Pumpkin Bread prowl for her next style inspiration. Her flawless - very simple, but very chic as practical and add a punch of color to dorm room is the product of every col- well,” says Carifio. any basic outfit which is especially good lege girl’s dream Pinterest account. Pro- And sure enough, Emma Watson, for me, since a lot of my clothes are found quotes are juxtaposed by pastel clad in a red blazer with severe lines and black or gray,” says Carifio. colors and floral designs in the many a sultry smirk, adorns a corner of this Her fall staples include a slouchy pictures fused to create her wall of in- fashionista’s wall. The similarities be- purple sweater that reminds her of the spiration. tween Watson and Carifio are uncanny: changing seasons during fall. “My friends all have amazing style, Two elegant, refined collegiate women Although this fashionista has her A- so they inspire me all the time. Other with a flair for fashion, a dash of endear- Game on during September, “My style times, I’ll notice a stranger’s cute out- ing goofiness and sharp intellect. goes downhill over the course of the fit, and I’ll make a mental note of it As for her no-fail method to get- semester. Let’s just say it’s a good thing to try for myself later. This summer, I ting ready for class in the morning, Car- I’m being featured now and not during watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sa- ifio recommends stocking a closet full of finals week,” says Carifio humorously. brina for the first time, and I just fell dresses that are versatile in the summer VCS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

a well-rounded line-up. Tannenbaum says: “When we go to Hartford in late October/early November we will check out new acts to book for the winter. We combine those with the returning favor- ites that people ask for each year and try to put together a good mix of old and FARMFLAVORS.COM/COURTESY PHOTO new, male and female, solo and band, and different genres to make the series White icing (optional, makes about MARY ANNE BODNAR ½ cup): unique each semester.” ASSISTANT ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR These days, unless you’re a devout 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons butter, softened music blogger, it’s incredibly difficult to This recipe is adapted from Farm- be ahead of the trends in the music in- 2 tablespoons milk flavors.com; an informative cooking ½ tablespoon vanilla dustry. VCS over the years has excitedly website started in the Midwest that brought artists before their “big break”; is dedicated to spreading a whole- however, their success can mean that Bread directions: some motto to readers across the o they don’t return to VCS. 1. Prepare oven to 350 F and country: “Find the good…and praise grease a 9”x5” loaf pan. This melancholy cycle started back it.” Their blueberry pumpkin bread in 2000 when VCS brought Matt Na- 2. In a large bowl, beat pumpkin, is the perfect recipe for the end sugar, orange juice, eggs and oil thanson to Bates before he became very of summer and beginning of fall successful. The same thing happened until smooth (approx. one minute) because its deep pumpkin base 3. In a small bowl, sift flour, baking again when VCS welcomed Javier Co- teases your taste buds with clas- lon before he won The Voice. Once a powder, salt and spice. Stir into sic fall flavor, while the warm fresh pumpkin mixture until just com- regular, Mr. Colon is now too expensive blueberries reminds you of your for the budget. bined. summer leisure. With only ten min- 4. Spoon 1/3 of batter into pan and ��������������������������������While consistency is very impor- utes of required prep time, you’ll tant to this series, VCS organizers have spread evenly. want to make a new loaf twice a 5. Stir blueberries into remaining expanded the acts in the past few years week! The loaf can be refrigerated to include one student performed show batter, and then spread the final for up to four days, but I bet it will 2/3 batter evenly over the batter and one spoken-word performer each be eaten before then! semester. This broadening has been well already in the pan. received by students because it doesn’t 6. Bake for approx. 60 minutes (or Bread Ingredients: until a toothpick inserted comes change the type of energy in the room 1 cup (packed) canned pumpkin nor does it alter the type of audience out clean). ¾ cup sugar 7. Drizzle with white icing (optional). that students need to be. ¼ cup orange juice No matter the small alterations 2 large eggs made in the future, Bates students will Icing directions: ¼ cup vegetable oil 1. In a bowl, combine sifted confec- always know that VCS is a place where 2 cups all-purpose flour we can go to unwind after a long week tioners’ sugar and softened butter. 2 tsp baking powder 2. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until of class. In accordance with Bates’ mis- ¾ tsp salt sion, we’re still engaged, but in the most smooth. 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 3. Drizzle over bread. KEITH TANNENBAUM/COURTESY PHOTO stress free environment imaginable. 1 cup fresh blueberries The Bates Student September 18, 2013 Arts & Leisure 9 Poetry night hopes to become monthly event

MICHELLE PHAM MANAGING ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR

On Friday evening, Associate Dean of Students James Reese, junior Lillian Christine, and senior Thomas Koshy collaborated to organize the annual po- etry reading night. Students gathered in the Little Room, and sprawled out on the couches and chairs to enjoy an evening of chocolate chip cookies, a cup of steaming coffee and a scattering of heart-felt poems and raps, written from a deeper place. Imparting profound words, the poetry reading night featured many crowd favorites such as sopho- more Bridget Feldmann, junior Daniel Oyolu and senior Leroy Barnes. Weav- ing words to describe lost love, desire, sexism, violence, and white privilege (a small sampling of the broad plethora of topics addressed), the poets interacted with the hyped audience, whistling and snapping for more. The series ended on a high note with Koshy’s rendition of a personal poem. After the strong reception, Christine hopes to establish the poetry night into BRIDGET FELDMANN READING HER a monthly event for all students to wind POEM. MICHELLE PHAM/ THE DANIEL OYOLU ‘15 READING HIS RAP. MICHELLE PHAM/THE BATES STUDENT down the weekend with. BATES STUDENT

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Men’s Soccer Standings Men’s soccer leaves Volleyball Field Hockey Team Conf. Overall Team Conf. Overall Amherst 0-0 6-3 Tufts 3-0 4-0 Hamilton with a tie Bates 0-0 6-3 Middlebury 2-0 3-0 Bowdoin 0-0 6-3 Trinity 2-0 3-1 lot going,” he added. work on, including offensive technique. Colby 0-0 3-4 Amherst 1-1 1-2 KYLE OLEHNIK In the second half the Bobcats Coach Flaherty believes the Bobcats ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR played much better, connecting passes need to be in a more, “shoot on sight’ Conn. Coll. 0-0 3-3 Bowdoin 1-1 3-1 and getting chances. The defensive pair mentality in and around the 18 yard Receiving an unexpected weeklong Hamilton 0-0 1-7 Colby 1-1 2-1 of senior Dan Remillard and first-year box,” adding that they, “certainly have break from action due to a lightning Middlebury 0-0 4-0 Hamilton 1-1 1-2 Jack Martell held the backline together the players to get us goals and assists.” postponement against Bowdoin, the with Shabman, who registered a nine The Bobcats will have another solid Trinity 0-0 6-2 Conn. Coll. 0-1 2-1 men’s soccer team finally hit the pitch save shutout, cleaning up anything that week of prep before they travel to Con- after a week of build-up to a big game Tufts 0-0 6-3 Bates 0-2 2-1 got through. Though the team played necticut for a match against Wesleyan at against NESCAC foe Hamilton in Wesleyan 0-0 2-4 Wesleyan 0-2 1-3 solid all around, there is still plenty to 1:30 pm. Clinton, New York. Williams 0-0 8-1 Williams 0-2 0-3 Making the long journey there and back, the Bobcats left Hamilton with a tally in the tie column due to a 0-0 Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer draw. It was the battle of goalies for both Team Conf. Overall Team Conf. Overall teams. Sophomore Bobcat goalie Zach Amhert 2-0 4-0 Trinity 2-0 3-0 Shabman had arguably his best perfor- mance of his young Bates career, mak- Trinity 2-0 4-0 Amherst 1-0-1 1-0-1 ing many spectacular saves highlighted Wesleyan 2-0 3-1 Bowdoin 1-0-1 2-0-1 th by a save in the 86 minute as well as Tufts 2-1 3-1 Bates 1-1 2-2 two key saves in the first overtime pe- riod. Continental goalie Fred Porges Middlebury 1-1 1-1 Hamilton 1-1 2-1 also had a solid day between the posts, Williams 1-1 3-1 Middlebury 1-1 2-1-1 stopping two shots on five attempts. Bates 0-1-1 1-1-1 Tufts 1-1 1-2 But, there were plenty of opportunities for the ‘Cats to punch it in the back of Hamilton 0-1-1 1-1-1 Williams 1-1 2-1-1 the net, though they couldn’t convert. Bowdoin 0-2 1-2 Colby 0-2 1-2 “Offensively in the first half we did Colby 0-2 1-2 Conn. Coll. 0-1 1-1-1 not connect passes well enough,” added head coach Stewart Flaherty. “Posses- Conn. Coll. 0-1 2-1 Wesleyan 0-1 0-1-1 KARA GARLAD/THE BATES STUDENT sion was disjointed so we did not get a Zach Shabman ’16.

Women’s Field Hockey Field hockey narrowly defeated by Hamilton

DOUG STEINBERG UPCOMING MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR

Bates Field Hockey lost a tough game at Hamilton this weekend, los- ing their second consecutive NESCAC HOME GAMES game by a score of 1-0. The game was contested bitterly throughout the game, as the Bobcats’ defense stood firm against a fierce attack by the Continen- tals’ offense. Women’s Soccer The loss comes off the heels of a tough 2-1 overtime loss to Husson last Wednesday. In that game, Bates jumped vs Bowdoin out to an early 1-0 lead when senior midfielder Bridget Meedzan found first- Wednesday, 9/18 @ 4:30 pm year forward Isobel Curtis with a feed for the score. KARA GARLAD/THE BATES STUDENT However, Bates was unable to was apparently a goal for Bates, but the Hamilton midfielder drove a ball from maintain the early momentum, and officials ruled that the ball had touched about midfield, which then wobbled yielded significant advantages in both the leg of a Bates player, thus nullifying and bounced off of Otley into the circle, time of possession and shots on goal to the play. “The team was much more of- allowing a Hamilton forward to score W/M Cross Country the Eagles. Despite 14 saves from senior fensively minded than we were against off of the rebound. goaltender Becca Otley, Husson scored Tufts, we did a better job pushing the While the defense played well, @ USM Invitational (Gorham) with ten minutes left to force overtime, ball,” noted Meedzan. Bates’ main problems again were in time then the sudden death winner ten min- The defense played well throughout of possession and shots on goal. Hamil- utes into the extra stanza. the game in front of their goaltender, ton outshot the Bobcats 29-7, which is Saturday, 9/21 @ 11/12 pm The game started with a slow pace Otley, who turned in another outstand- a nearly insurmountable disparity. as both teams struggled to warm up. ing performance with 12 saves. Senior Meedzan looked at the positives Hamilton maintained possession for defenders Sarah Warden and Lexie from this game, commenting that, long stretches at the beginning. Bates Carter, along with junior Jill Conway, “Becca had another awesome game, and then picked up its energy for a bit, gen- sophomore Hannah Beinecke, and first- I think we saw a lot of potential in the erating multiple breakaways and estab- year Casey Oehler all played well, limit- younger players. We’re going to have to Football lishing a rhythm. ing the Continentals’ offense despite an embrace the challenge of beating some Just before the half, Bates was able unfavorably lopsided time of possession. tough teams down the road.” to obtain one of their few penalty cor- The lone score of the afternoon Bates will next travel to face one of vs Trinity ners, which was probably their best came with nine minutes left in the sec- those tough teams in the Wesleyan Car- scoring chance of the day. First-year ond half on an unusual sequence. A dinals on Saturday. forward Claire Markonic scored what Saturday, 9/21 @ 1:00 pm

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The Bates offense marches down the field during their scrimmage against Colby on Friday. vs Colby-Sawyer No official score was kept, but the Bobcats clearly got the better of the Mules on the night. HELEN CHYZ/THE BATES STUDENT Friday, 9/27 @ 8:00 pm The Bates Student September 18, 2013 Sports 11 Sports >> Senior Columnist Women’s Golf DOUG STEINBERG MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR Women’s golf Why Manziel should never change edged by

so much criticism. After winning his rupt athletic institutions in the country. Bowdoin DOUG STEINBERG Heisman, Manziel spent the offseason Every year, programs commit blatant MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR living the life. He golfed with Tiger recruiting violations, players are sus- Woods, showed up in courtside seats to pended for drug use, and players are Essentially since he became the first a Mavs game, hung out with Drake, and often arrested for violence. Yet the col- in opening ever freshman to win the Heisman Tro- threw the first pitch at a Rangers game. umnists and pundits cannot seem to get phy, college football’s most prestigious Then came the drinking and par- over a 20-year old kid who is awesome award, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny tying, getting thrown out of the Man- at everything having a fun summer after Manziel’s actions and character have ning Passing Academy, more tweets of winning the Heisman. Why? The only been under fire from just about every pictures of Manziel drinking, getting thing that makes sense is that all of these match press outlet. thrown out of the Texas frat party in a people wish they had what Johnny has. The only reason I can come up with Tebow jersey, which all culminated in Johnny Manziel is hands-down the home course) but it was definitely more for why the press will not leave Johnny DOUG STEINBERG challenging due to all the rain we just the autograph signing scandal. most fun football player to watch. The MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR Manziel alone is simply that they are The press tore into Manziel for all maverick, outlaw gunslinger has always had,” commented Banez. “We also re- jealous of him. Johnny has it all, and on of these well-documented shenanigans, had a place in the hearts of football fans ally weren’t able to practice as much as The Bates women’s golf team had a the field, he has the system gamed. including a particularly scathing ar- and Americans in general, especially at we had hoped to because of the thun- disappointing opening weekend, trav- The lightning-paced, air raid ori- ticle by Wright Thompson that argued quarterback. From John Wayne to Brett derstorms, so this weekend at Bowdoin elling to Bowdoin for a match against ented A&M offense perfectly harnesses Manziel’s behavior would put his team’s Favre, this persona is the most compel- was a good way to ‘get our feet wet’, the Polar Bears at Brunswick Golf Club. Manziel’s strengths and allows him to season in jeopardy because of all of the ling entertainment has to offer. so to speak, before our tournaments The Bobcats lost by an overall score of baffle defenses. By flooding the field scrutiny. ESPN essentially ran a loop I think it’s beyond fun to watch at Middlebury and Williams. There’s 357-411 (lowest score wins) on the two- with receivers, Coach Kevin Sumlin’s of people criticizing Manziel, and Tom while Manziel trash-talks opponents, definitely room for improvement in the day match. offense allows Manziel to use his excel- Brady called him a “turd”. The press mi- fakes signs autographs in their faces and coming weeks.” Bowdoin was able to capture the lent vision and play recognition to find croscope that Manziel was placed under points at the scoreboard after lighting This year’s Bates team returns all top three spots in the match, but sopho- any open man. His arm strength and ac- is virtually unparalleled. Every talking said scoreboard up. of its players from last season, giving it more Liz LaVerghetta prevented the Po- curacy are both outstanding. When the head on TV called on Johnny to correct Those same critics might see Man- sorely needed experience on the course. lar Bears from sweeping the leaderboard defense drops more men into coverage his behavior, to stop having fun, to just ziel’s loss to No.1 ranked Alabama this The Bobcats will expect lower scores by posting a respectable score of 92 for to compensate, Manziel can utilize his focus on football, or he was bound to past weekend as proof that they were next weekend after a crucial week of the weekend. In another bright spot for running back-like speed and agility to come unraveled and lose everything. right. But they aren’t, because Manziel practice in (hopefully) good conditions. Bates, first-year Sarah Centanni played torch the defense with his legs. He is But I don’t think Manziel should threw for five touchdowns and over 400 “The team has improved so much quite well in her career debut, scoring nearly impossible to sack because of his change anything about how he operates. yards, and if the voters are impartial to since last year, and to see that improve- an overall 99 and coming in fifth. evasion capability and speed. He is, in I think it would be a shame if he did not his mannerisms, he will likely win the ment has been awesome. All eight of us Senior Jordan Banez came in other words, nearly unstoppable. enjoy the benefits of his extraordinary Heisman again. have been playing consistently, and we eighth, scoring a 110 on the weekend, This is precisely why he is the athletic capabilities. Why not go hang Manziel is must-see TV, and I can’t are all excited for our upcoming tourna- while sisters Emily and Jess Plotnikov youngest ever Heisman winner, which is out with celebrities, have fun at parties, wait for him to win all the games, break ment at Mt. Holyoke,” explained Des- scored 110 and 111, respectively. truly incredible when you consider how and live life to the fullest? all of the rules, drink all of the beers, jardin. A waterlogged and unfamiliar many great college football players there Manziel is not hurting anyone else steal all of the girlfriends, and make mil- On Friday, Bates women’s golf will course certainly affected Bates’ play, as have been. It is also incredible when with these adventures, barring anything lions when he goes to the NFL (where travel to Orchards golf course in South torrential downpour toward the end you factor in how he accomplished this that gets him suspended from playing he will succeed). He is not hurting Hadley, Mass for the Mount Holyoke of the week significantly altered condi- while playing against the toughest de- games. anyone, including himself, by enjoying Invitational. tions. “The wet course was an obstacle fenses in the nation in the SEC (South Furthermore, the press seems to be his life and his gifts, and he should not for us on Saturday,” noted team captain Eastern Conference). selectively administering their calls for change his identity to placate the pun- Ali Desjardin about the conditions. While his play has been nearly flaw- moral rectitude. This is college football, dits. I hope he never changes, because “The course layout wasn’t exactly less, it is his antics—first off the field, arguably one of the most morally cor- the ride so far has been so much fun. then later on the field—that have drawn more difficult than Martindale (our Sports The Bates Student September 18, 2013 12

Women’s Volleyball Men’s Golf Volleyball splits at MIT Invitational Men’s golf finishes strongly at win 15-12 in the 5th set,” she added. KYLE OLEHNIK The ‘Cats fell to MIT in the second Maine State Championship ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR bout of the day, however, (25-16, 25- 10, 25-13). Cueli posted 14 digs to lead It was an eventful weekend for the the Bobcats while Tardie added 13 digs Bates women’s volleyball team as they the plate this weekend. and Deneen contributed 6 kills. TY SILVEY traveled down to Boston for the MIT First-year standout Brad Rutkin The next day Bates took on Welles- CONTRIBUTING WRITER th Invitational. The team had a very strong finished tied for 10 place for the week- ley and Simmons, again going 1-1 on end after posting two 78s. and successful weekend, going 2-2 in Bates Men’s Golf bounced back last the day. Against Wellesley, co-captains As a newcomer to Bates golf, Rut- matches against Endicott, MIT, Welles- weekend at the two-day Maine State Walther and Shapiro recorded 16 and kin has made a strong impression on ley, and Simmons. Bates finished the Men’s Golf Championship at Bangor 10 assists apiece while McGrath had a team manager and super fan Chris Deb- week 3-2 overall, as the Bobcats also Municipal Golf Course. Senior captain team-high nine kills. Facing Simmons, rase, who noted, “Rutkin crushes the downed Husson, and the ‘Cats head Garrett Johnson, led the Bobcats to an Cueli posted a career-high 22 digs to ball. He reminds me of a young Happy into NESCAC play 6-3 overall. impressive 5th place finish among a field lead the defense while McGrath paced Gilmore off the tee.” On September 11th in Bangor, the of 11 talented teams including perenni- the offense with 12 kills. Co-captains With their fantastic performances Bobcats took on Husson. It was a domi- al powerhouse and eventual state cham- Shapiro and Walther both had out- Johnson and Rutkin have achieved All- nant performance by the Bates squad as pion Husson. standing matches, Shapiro posted her State status, the first time two Bates freshman Gabby O’Leary and sopho- Johnson finished 9th individually second double-double of the tourna- golfers have done so since 2008. more Mary Deneen combined for 19 among 55 golfers, shooting a 79 in the ment with 25 assists and 17 digs while First-year Alex Stekler also played kills which led to an eventual 3-0 (25- opening round and improving to a 76 adding five aces while Walther dished very well in his first collegiate tourna- 15, 25-8, 25-17) victory. The Bobcats on Sunday giving him his first top-ten out 21 assists of her own. ment this weekend, following a score of used two setters on the day: juniors Mi- finish of the year. Linton was pleased with how the 86 on Saturday with a 77 on Sunday. randa Shapiro and Tess Walther com- After a disappointing first tourna- team preformed, explaining, “Overall Junior Garret Bonney finished the scor- bined for 31 assists. Sophomore Nicole ment last week, Johnson’s performance we performed very well. The competi- ing for Bates with a two-day score of Cueli and freshman Hannah Tardie is encouraging to say the least, as he HANK SCHLESS/ tion is some of the best in New Eng- 174. contributed on defense, combining for seems to be getting his swing back. BATES OFFICE OF land.” According to Bonney, the Bobcats 20 digs. For the match, the Bobcats hit Johnson commented on his recent COMMUNICATIONS Heading into NESCAC play, De- “were sniping all weekend.” He added, a .290 in the first set and .348 in the improvement and said, “I talked to neen believes anything can happen with “it was great to put last weekend behind second. with 16 assists and 11 digs while team- my dad on the phone before the tour- an improved squad. us and play so much better this week- The team next traveled to Cam- mate Shapiro also had a double-double nament this weekend and he gave me “We have the ability to beat a lot end. The trip to Bangor really helped bridge for the MIT Invitational. with 17 assists and 10 digs. First-year some great advice telling me to ‘just be of the NESCAC teams this season,” ex- the team bond and build some chemis- In the first match of the invitation- Chandler McGrath added nine kills and the ball, be the ball, be the ball.’ I was plains Deneen, “We have a young team, try for the rest of the year.” al, the ‘Cats participated in a nail-bitter six total blocks while fellow first-year the ball this weekend.” but a talented team.” The youth will be The Bobcats will travel to Bangor against Endicott. The Bobcats won the Nicole Peraica registered seven kills. Johnson’s hard-work preparing for put to the test as the team hits the road again next weekend for the Husson first two sets, but dropped the next two “We played a great match against th the tournament throughout the week to Williams on September 20 . Invitational Penboscot Valley Country before finally securing the decisive final Endicott,” noted head coach Margo must have been contagious, as his team- Club in Orono. set. Walther recorded a double-double Linton. “Coming from behind 8-11 to mates followed suit and stepped up to

Women’s Soccer Womens’ soccer edged by Hamilton, Brandeis in hard-fought games came out fired up and they arguably out Hamilton the first and only goal. had to stop 5 shots (two on net) in the tables on them, However in the 53rd and ANTHONY JOSEPH played the Continentals for the first 30 The Lady bobcats were angered by first 16 minuets of the game. 56th minuet Brandeis scored twice and CONTRIBUTING WRITER minutes. “ We came out with the goal to the moment of weakness and came out Annabel, trying out her best Hope left a demoralized Bates squad in a 3-0 dominate the game both in shots and in guns a blazing pushing Hamilton on Solo impersonation, eventually ran hole, one they would not be able to over The Lady’s Soccer Team ran into a ball possession, when we were able to do the Heels. With volleys after volleys the out of luck and Brandeis, after being come. couple of hot goaltenders this weekend that we played very well,” noted sopho- bobcats looked like the better team and stopped on two tricky headers eventually After traveling a combined 16 hours and they were stymied on both occa- more forward Maggie Coco. practically undressed Hamilton howev- sneaked one in that just flickered pasted this weekend the Girls Soccer team tries sions to a tune of 1-0 and 3-0 to Ham- However the first half ended in a er the only thing that could stop them the outstretched arms of Schmelz. The to rest up in time for the game this ilton and Brandies respectively. These 0-0 tie and the Continentals were able was the time remaining and unfortu- Bates defenses tightened up after and Wednesday as they play host to Bow- two loses put Bates at an overall record to survive the first half barrage. Bates nately Lady Luck was not on their side put on a couple of nice counter attacks doin. This is a huge NESCAC battle as of 2-2 and 1-1 in conference. There came out with confidence in the sec- and Hamilton escaped with the victory. with senior Kara Stefaniack thundering Bates looks to put the Polar Bears into should be no panic for the Bates faithful ond half, however sloppy play and some An upset and tired Bobcats team a shot off of the Brandeis goalkeeper their place with a convincing victory as as they are well within striking distance missed assignments led to the first goal than travel a short 5-hour trip to take that left the goalie shaking her hand in Coco is on recorded as saying “we are of making the playoffs. of the game. The Continentals scored on a streaky nationally ranked (10) pain after. going to beat the snot out of the Polar Bates kicked of the Weekend with off of a set play in which Bates seemed Brandies team. The travel time and Just a few moments later, sopho- Bears, they won’t get out of here with a quick 8-hour trip up to New York a little confused, and despite goalkeeper the devastation of missing out on 80’s more Lily Peterson struck twice on a win.” (which is apparently in New England Annabel Schmelz (14 saves) impressive night loomed large over the girls’ team net just narrowly missing a goal. Bates now) to play a Hamilton team that has efforts the ball just glanced right off of a and it unfortunately showed as Brandeis looked liked the had survived Brandeis given Bates fits in the past years. Bates Hamilton player and trickled in to net jumped to a quick attack and Schmelz best efforts and had begun to turn the BOBCATS OF THE WEEK MIRANDA SHAPIRO ’15 GARRETT JOHNSON ’14

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Junior co-captain Miranda Shapiro Senior captain Garrett Johnson of New York City lead the volleyball from Lexington, MA earned All-State team to wins over Husson, Endicott, honors at the Maine State Men’s Golf and Simmons last week by totaling Championship this weekend, which an impressive eight service aces, 36 was played at the Bangor Municipal digs, and 78 assists. She averaged Golf Course. Johnson had a two-day 4.3 assists and 2 digs per set, bring- score of 155 strokes, including an im- ing her season totals up to 4.12 as- pressive score of 76 on Sunday with sists and 1.66 digs per set. three birdies, which was good enough for ninth out of the 55 players at the tournament. VOLLEYBALL MEN’S GOLF