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Friday, January 13, 2012 The Lawrentian Vol. CXXIX, No. 10 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Megan Pickett announces candidacy for District 4 alderperson

Molly-Judith Wilson for Pickett, as is stated in the blog Staff Writer about her candidacy, is the main- ______tenance of the Domestic Partner Megan Pickett, associate pro- Benefits Program in Appleton. fessor of physics and chair of This act, known as Act 28, the Gender Studies Department was passed in 2009 by the State at Lawrence, recently announced of Wisconsin. It serves to increase her candidacy for District 4 alder- the rights of people in same-sex person. and opposite-sex domestic part- District 4, due to recent redis- nerships, especially in the work- tricting, now encompasses all of place. There has been opposition Lawrence University, including to Act 28 in Appleton, protests the outer housing and other local that have been especially ground- non-Lawrence neighborhoods. The ed in the doubt that Appleton as most significant consequence of a city can afford the benefits pro- the redistricting is that Lawrence gram. Pickett, however, claimed students now have the opportunity that the benefits of the program to vote for and be represented by outweigh the costs. the same alderperson, which will “[The program] makes give the student body as a group Appleton a more attractive city a greater impact on their com- for potential employees, employ- munity. ers and students, and it shows In past years Lawrence has that we're a leader among the cit- been split into several districts, ies,” Pickett said. “We at Lawrence including 1, 2, 4, 8 and 11, which University have had our own dif- has given voting students less ficulties with the economic down- influence. Teege Mettille, the cur- turn, and yet we're managed to rent alderperson for District 11, maintain the Domestic Partnership Benefits Program, and even added pointed out that the redistricting Photo by Nicolas Glennon is a rare opportunity for students. categories. We've managed to look “For the first time in 10 years,” he out for people even though money needs to make continuous efforts stronger website for the city will one agrees with, Pickett's message, said, “all the students will be rep- was tight, which is a good message to make the downtown area an make Appleton the leader it has especially for Lawrence students, resented by one person.” to send.” attractive place to visit, or for peo- the ability to be. “When businesses is to get out and vote. She remind- Pickett agreed. “Students have Another key issue for Pickett is ple who live here to walk around or people want to move here, or ed, “You're here four or five years, the opportunity to be involved,” the revitalization efforts in down- in. We don't have a mall downtown, when students want to come to and this is a place you should get she noted, “especially now that town Appleton, such as the cre- so for city businesses to compete Lawrence, the first thing they do involved in. I hope that students everybody's in the same district. ation of an Exposition Center and with mall shopping we have to is look at the city or university start coming to committee meet- We all vote at Alexander gym, and the renovation of Houdini Plaza. make [the city] more appealing to website,” she said. By maintain- ings, because [the redistricting] students can have a real impact on Appleton Mayor Timothy Hanna the public.” ing a strong website the city could really helps students get involved the city that they live in.” has been a driving force behind A final general concern for not only attract more people, but in a focused and interesting way.” Pickett describes herself as a this effort, and public and pri- Pickett is Appleton's poor use also “do a better job combining She added, “In the future, who member of the Progressive party, vate funding will be going into the of modern technology. Her blog with other cities and spread out knows? We could have students an identity that will give the public project. states, “We are no longer a Yellow the costs,” such as the proposed running for city council. That's a an idea of how she votes on issues “The city's done its homework, Pages society; we are a Web Pages regional transit system between lot of work though.” such as social safety nets or diver- especially with the convention society.” cities. sity. A particularly important issue center,” Pickett noted. “Appleton Pickett believes that creating a Whatever side of the issues Mellon Foundation provides grant for new dance studies program

Maisha Rahman she decided was dance. studies from Yale. Rebecca isn’t classes are a combination of danc- and drawing connections between For The Lawrentian “I am interested in offering somebody who practices dance ing, reading, video viewing, discus- things when you put yourself into ______an opportunity to Lawrentians to and choreography without under- sions and writing, though mostly the physical technique.” The Mellon Foundation has develop their imaginations. As we standing its history, and how they concentrate on dancing. In addition, Salzer claimed, provided a grant to Lawrence look forward to life, it is very social movements and different Brauer said of Salzer’s stu- “Studying dance history is really University establishing a two-year important [to have a strong] intel- cultures of the world can affect the dio class: “It was challenging and very valuable in terms of liberal dance professorship and pro- lectual base as we develop,” said kinds of movements.” refreshing, we had to control and arts education as a whole because gram, as a reward for President Beck. Senior theater and music major move our bodies like we never did dance is one of the major art forms Jill Beck’s seven years of service to “But if all we do is memorize Kyle Brauer added, “Rebecca Salzer before. It was a completely new of the whole world, and it has the university. Visiting Professor in things, then we can’t change things is one of the most down-to-earth experience.” affected history, is affected by his- Dance Rebecca Salzer has received for the future to make them more people, and is most organic cho- Salzer said, “I like being here tory and is a window to history.” degrees from Yale University and interesting and more insightful. reographically. She is incredibly at Lawrence, where there is such Salzer welcomes everyone in the University of California at San And I would think a course like knowledgeable about all types of a strong liberal arts emphasis… I her studio classes, even if they are Diego. improvisation, one of the many dance… and she teaches in such a have the opportunity to really inte- not trained dancers. Lawrentians The Mellon Foundation, estab- courses Rebecca is interested in way that it is very easy to learn.” grate dance into the existing liberal are encouraged by Beck and Salzer lished by the wealth left by Andrew introducing to Lawrentians, would This term, Salzer is teaching a arts here, and that is the way that to enjoy and make most of this W. Mellon, has five core areas of help them find many new solu- contemporary technique class and I feel dance should be taught and new opportunity provided for interest, including support of per- tions to a single problem.” a class on choreography. Spring experienced.” them. forming arts. Beck was invited to “[Salzer] is perfect for Lawrence Term, she will teach a ballet tech- “Studying dance teaches you propose funding for something of University,” added Beck. “She has nique class and a class on forms different ways to think. You learn particular interest to her, which a rich background in liberal arts of choreography. Salzer’s studio different tools of problem solving

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2 NEWS Friday, January 13, 2012

Tatge leads establishment of Hurvis Center for Interdisciplinary Film Studies

Nicholas Paulson Studies Program beyond its cur- Staff Writer rent offerings regarding film theo- ______ry, history and criticism and offer- Looking to build upon ing both classes and workshops on Lawrence’s Film Studies program, filmmaking to build enthusiasm Tom and Julie Hurvis, ‘60 and ‘61 for the program. respectively, gave a gift of $5 mil- “Catherine has expressed lion for the development of The enthusiasm for the existing film Hurvis Center for Interdisciplinary studies program and is eager to Film Studies as a part of the More work with faculty on an enhanced Light! campaign, which raised program that reflects Lawrence’s more than $160 million for the distinctiveness,” said President Jill university. Beck. With the intent of integrating Renovations on the 5,500-sqa- film production into both the film ure-foot area in the lower level studies and, more broadly, the of Downer commons will begin Lawrence University curriculum, this April. When finished, Downer the gift will be used to renovate will feature classrooms equipped parts of Jason Downer Commons with the viewing areas necessary to provide new classrooms and for film studies, editing suites equipment for students, to sup- for film production classes and a port the addition of both a new 2,000-square-foot central perfor- faculty member whose role is the mance area to be used for dance, development of new courses in theatre and music in addition to film studies and a technical posi- film. tion to provide instruction on the Tatge hopes to have the cur- use and maintenance of the new riculum finished by the follow- Photo by Elise Massicotte equipment. ing April, with the program itself going into effect for the 2014-2015 nity, escape the Lawrence bubble and is looking forward to putting the film media center — that facul- As part of the effort, Catherine and help students find their voices on an open house in collaboration ty from different disciplines will be Tatge, a 1972 Lawrence gradu- school year. It is undecided what combination of majors, minors to contribute to discussion about with members of the film studies teaching classes, so we can — even ate, is serving as consultant for our democracy. The films of that faculty to bring students into the though it’s a small school—– pro- the development of the program. and emphases the new program will offer. class will then be shown both in conversation about what they want duce a broad range of interesting Tatge, who won an Emmy award in the community and on campus. the program to entail. classes for students,” said Tatge. 1988 for “Joseph Campbell and The As part of her campaign to cre- ate enthusiasm and momentum for Tatge has been working close- As a Lawrence graduate, Tatge In addition, as part of the film Power of Myth with Bill Moyers,” ly with LU Film Club to organize has come to value the liberal arts studies program, internships will will spend the next year as Artist- the coming developments, Tatge is offering a Civic Life Project next workshops with students and is education in her own discipline. be offered to students during in-Residence in Film House over- teaching a script writing class this “The [interdisciplinary nature of breaks and over the summer. seeing the renovations of Downer, year. The premise of the class will be to engage the Appleton commu- term. She is still looking for ways Lawrence] is going to be really crit- planning the expansion of the Film to expand her influence on campus ical to maintain in the program for Task force assesses survey on winter break Fanny Lau the housing market triggered the In contrast, Director of the Staff Writer economic recession, a committee Seeley G. Mudd Library and ______formed to adjust the academic cal- Associate Professor Peter Gilbert LUCC endar so the university could save enjoyed the longer winter break, as Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Winter on energy costs during the month it was “reminiscent of [his] under- Break Task Force analyzed the of December. graduate college years at Carleton ELECTIONS results of a survey distributed in According to the survey, 82 College.” The new academic cal- the fall about the six-week winter percent of students, 78 percent endar at Lawrence University was break. This is the third year the of staff and 62 percent of faculty actually based off the three-term academic calendar has included a were in favor of having a longer systems at Carleton College and PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES break lasting from Thanksgiving winter break. However, Burrows Knox College. Gilbert admitted he to the beginning of January. The took care to emphasize that “a fair was “skeptical at first, but [he survey attempted to evaluate the number marked ‘No Preference’ or thinks] Lawrence made it work” effects of a longer winter break on didn’t respond” in all three groups because he “had time to clean students, faculty and staff. sampled. Only about a third of the [his] desk and inbox, among other “The Winter Break Task Force’s student population responded to things.” mandate is to decide if we should the survey, and of that group 20 Junior Patrick Pylvainen also continue to start fall term early percent marked ‘No Preference’. found the academic calendar con- and end before Thanksgiving, or Furthermore, he noted that the ducive to productivity. Pylvainen return to our earlier calendar by LORRAINE task force has yet to perform any was able to obtain seasonal looking at everyone’s preferenc- analyses of the subgroups within employment as a retail associate, es,” said Provost and Dean of the SKUTA the three categories of students, a job he said he was able to secure Faculty David Burrows. faculty and staff. Burrows revealed because of the longer break. The Winter Break Task Force that the faculty results could be Though there are benefits to ‘13 includes Associate Professor complicated by whether they teach keeping the current academic cal- of Biology Judith Humphries, in the college or the conservatory, endar, Burrows also communicat- Associate Professor of Music and whether they started work before ed some concerns voiced in the Teacher of Trumpet John Daniel, or after the new calendar was survey about the longer winter Associate Professor of French implemented and whether they break, including a shorter sum- Lifongo Vetinde and Associate work full-time or part-time. mer and compressed academic Professor of Economics Adam In reference to the extended terms. A final report on the Winter Galambos. length of the winter break, fresh- Break Task Force’s findings will be Before the implementation of man Heather Carr believed that “it released after January. the six-week break, Fall Term start- was a good chunk of time, but a Burrows stressed, “What we ed in late September and ended in lot of people, including me, don’t will be offering is only an analysis, late December, resulting in a short- use it well.” not a recommendation.” er winter break. However, when

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Friday, January 13, 2012 variety 3 Ask a Fifth-Year No beards, no video- The importance of teaching nonviolence games, just panic manager.” Aimlessly surfing the Daniel Perret-Goluboff The police confronted Jaime in death of a young student is, the web will turn into “manages free Staff Writer one of the schools main hallways problem lies not with anyone who time efficiently.” ______and yelled to him to put down the was present at the scene of Jaime’s Or maybe you’ve seen “The gun. Their shouts can be heard in death that morning. This instance Real World” on MTV. Don’t be “Have we really not moved confused. It is only somewhat like past this?” “Is America still full the 911 call released to the media is instead indicative of a larger several days after the incident. issue in our nation. We need to that. of a populace so violent by nature You see, Curious, I panicked that it takes great shock served in Jaime refused and began to point stop encouraging violence among the gun at the officers surround- our youth. We live in a culture that over break because I’ve seen “The a 60-second news bulletin to cause Real World” in all three of those us to reconsider our values?” ing him. Jaime was then shot at promotes ideas of violence and and struck by two officers. He manhood through physical harm listed iterations and I only want I find myself asking these to go back to the MTV one. It is a questions every time violent trag- was transported to a local hospital like nowhere else on the planet. where he was pronounced dead at For proof of this, one need not dull and drab place that I will soon edy strikes one of our nation’s find myself in since, as my title public schools, and in these times 9:15 a.m. from gunshot wounds to look further than the clear exam- the arm and abdomen. Jaime was ples of how guns manifest them- Jacob Horn dictates, I am a fifth year and have that seems to occur with sadden- delayed my graduation to the best ing frequency. not, in fact, holding a true firearm selves across culture — particu- Columnist ______of my abilities. Jaime Gonzalez Jr., a 15-year- but rather a high-powered BB pis- larly male culture. Young kids play tol that closely resembled a Glock with Nerf and squirt guns, which Maybe I can trick the Registrar old 8th-grader was gunned down Dear Jacob, semiautomatic handgun. they quickly trade for the paint- into letting me tack on another by Texas police in the hallways In your last column there was There is too much wrong here ball and pellet prone bliss of later minor to ensure that I stay here a of Cummings Middle School in talk of beards and video games to select an objectively correct adolescence. We raise our children sixth year, but that would involve Brownsville, Texas on Wednesday, concerning winter break. How did starting point from which to begin to love guns and to embrace the more work than I care to do. Jan. 4. According to police, you actually spend your break? critical observation. It would be culture behind them without ever I panicked about job pros- Gonzalez Jr. first randomly assault- Sincerely, easy to object to the school admin- actually teaching them the respon- pects. Those prospects become ed another student in a classroom Consistently Curious sorely limited when you consider that morning before running out istrators’ decision to call armed sibility that must be used when police had the boy not indeed told handling the real thing — or pre- that I am an English and trombone of his class and refusing to return. Well, Curious, there was really them that it was a gun he was car- tending to. major — an English and trombone School officials tried to calm him only one thing I did this winter rying. Fault could be laid upon the Jaime’s death is a terrible trag- major who has no desire to attend in the hallway until they noticed break. It wasn’t carousing about in police department for what some edy but sadder still remains the graduate school. That right there that the boy was brandishing what an eccentric fashion, having wild might deem excessive response fact that in all likelihood we will eliminates about 95 percent of my appeared to be a gun in his waist- adventures beyond belief. It wasn’t — two gunshots, one near major not learn from his and his family’s post-graduation options. band. Allegedly, Gonzalez Jr. was a month filled with quiet contem- organs and clearly intended to kill misfortune. It is with little opti- Any prospective employers asked if it was indeed a gun in his plation, delving inward to peer into and not simply immobilize — but mism for change that I maintain would want to know my ambitions waistband and answered that it the depths of my very soul and these individuals were acting as my belief that American culture and skills so that they could gauge was. School administrators then discover my true self. No, Curious, they were trained to, and nothing needs to move away from glorified if I would be a suitable employee. ordered a lockdown of the school’s what I did over break was panic. I more. violence and towards education My only ambition is to be snarky classrooms and called police, who panicked as hard as I could. As sad and enraging as the and personal responsibility. in print, which this article shows I arrived on the scene promptly. Are you aware of this con- do — poorly. cept known as the real world? It My skills include being able exists — I’m fairly certain, oth- to name all of the misfit toys on erwise years of teenage and col- the Island of Misfit Toys — from lege movies have been lying to my Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer face. Perhaps you’ve encountered — and my uncanny ability to imi- VICE- it briefly, during a summer break tate Joe Lieberman. Future employ- perhaps. Maybe you’ve worked a ers take note. LUCC PRESIDENTIAL nine-to-five job to make money So there you have it. That’s during those sunny months when what happened over break. No CANDIDATES you should have been using that beards, no videogames and a ELECTIONS time for more important things, whole butt-load of stressing out. like not doing important things. Also, I got some Rehasher vinyl, Or maybe you’ve seen “the which is Joram Zbichorski’s favor- real world” through an internship, ite band. Ask him about it. grinding away hours by doing That’s it for now, feel free to meaningless tasks that you will e-mail me any questions you have trump up on future resumes. The to [email protected] and time you spent stuffing envelopes I will do my best to contrive a crass will be renamed “official office response. PHI BETA KAPPA CARL SAM AUSTIN Phi Beta Kappa is a prestigious national honor society that cel- BYERS CLARY FEDERA ebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Congratulations to the following seniors who were elected to Phi ‘14 ‘14 ‘13 Beta Kappa during fall term:

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4 FEATURES Friday, January 13, 2012

The Secret Lives of our Profs: Stewart C. Purkey, Associate Professor of Education

Andrew Kim Yes, I was a high school Staff Writer teacher, a social studies teach- ______er. Coached basketball, coached How did you become inter- tennis. The whole stereotype, ested in the field of education? I suppose. But I was a history I didn’t start out planning major in college and was inter- to do it. I didn’t start out plan- ested in clinical science and ning to be a teacher and cer- sociology, and it allowed me to tainly didn’t start out planning combine a variety of things I to be a professor of education. really enjoyed: teaching particu- After I graduated from Stanford lar subject matter, working with I ended up going to the Yale young people, being in schools divinity school; I was interested that I thought might make a dif- in ethics. But shortly after start- ference. ing that, I got involved with After doing that for a few a number of friends of mine years I got increasingly inter- who were doing various sorts ested in education policy and of community organizing in the school reform. I wanted to West Coast. learn more about policy-mak- I got equally involved in ing and school improvement. community organizing. I was That led me to a Ph.D. program digging ditches, I worked in a at UW-Madison. After that pro- plastics factory, I was a switch- gram I ended up teaching at the man on a railroad, I worked in University of Oregon, and after installing telephone cable and Oregon, here. eventually ended up working in What are some of your gen- an auto plant, and throughout eral thoughts on the education- all of that trying to work with al system in America? What people in healthcare, education, are some of its strengths or community services in general. weaknesses? Well, public schooling and It began to dawn on me that Photo by Hayley Turner education — becoming a teach- public education is absolutely change schools? Change them ject matter, the relationship you be nice if the best and brightest er — might be able to make a essential to the well-being of from the top down, test more, have with other adults, and cer- of us became teachers?” And I difference. Many of the people the country. For a democratic heighten teacher-accountabili- tainly the relationship you have think that’s appropriate. whom I was working with need- country in particular, we need ty measures? Or do we find with your students. The more What are some of the ed the knowledge and skills an educated and learned citi- some other way that chang- you know about all those set- things you enjoy doing out- that schools could teach them. zenry in order to make democ- es the nature of teaching as a tings, the better teacher you side of teaching? If they really wanted to be in racy work. The democratic well- profession and provides more can be. I am a runner. I do yoga. I a position to make decisions being of America is connected resources for schools? If we We encourage our students attend sporting events, as many about their lives, school was a to people’s knowledge about were genuinely concerned about at Lawrence to do that — to recitals as I can. Probably would place they could learn how to schooling and willingness to school improvement, we would learn about the community, to confess to be addicted to mys- do that. engage in schooling. be pursuing full employment, learn about their students, but teries. When I was living in That was several years after I think America’s schools housing standards, health care always with the idea that teach- San Francisco, someone turned graduating from college, and need to change. That said, many for low-income people. So the ing is ultimately about relation- me on to Dashiell Hammett — I found that I loved being in of the criticisms of Americans answer to your question is that ship. We want people to be pas- that whole noir school of the a classroom. I went to Reed schools are inaccurate and schools need to change. sionate about their subject mat- American hard-boiled detective. College’s MAT program, ended are made for scoring political What does excellence in ter, about their students, and It’s pure escapism, and though I up being a teacher in a small points that go beyond a genu- teaching mean to you? about teaching itself. I think it’s can intellectualize about it and rural community and in a cou- ine interest in young people and I think it’s fair to say that important to note that teach- its moral ambiguity, I just enjoy ple Portland schools later on. their schools. teaching is about relationship. ing is incredibly demanding — it. I also watch a lot of movies. Teaching high school, But there’s always room to To some extent it’s the rela- particularly intellectually. Some I love the American cinema. My then? make schools better. The ques- tion is, of course, how do we tionship you have with the sub- industrialists say “Wouldn’t it tastes are broad.

Meet the Staff: Pa Lee Moua Elizabeth Vaughan for the position of assistant dean. of educational programming, Staff Writer Since her background consists of which entails events such as lec- ______working at technical and public tures, speakers, food and collabo- Meet Assistant Dean of schools, she did not initially think ration with the entire Lawrence Students for Multicultural Affairs of applying to Lawrence because of community. She also serves as a Pa Lee Moua. Moua is the force its status as one of Wisconsin’s top resource for students individually, behind all programming, opera- private schools. and heavily involved with cam- tions, funding and the website of Moua previously worked with pus life and training for RLAs to the Diversity Center. members of the Appleton commu- implement diversity programs in Born in Laos, Moua and her nity including the mayoral office, dorm life. “Nowadays, there are family immigrated to the U.S. with the UW school system and Fox more resources, but I want to help the third wave of Laotian refugees Valley Technical College. However, people who aren’t aware of these in 1984. She lived in Fresno, Calif. she applied to Lawrence after real- resources or who wouldn’t actively for six years before moving to izing how her unique perspective seek them out themselves,” said Photo by Fanny Lau could benefit the university. Moua Moua. Sheboygan, Wisc. to be closer with she serves on the First Generation one must have a relationship with brings a wealth of information Moua is a large influence in extended family. Committee to help welcome and the students outside of academic to her job, including communi- the LU community due to her Unlike most incoming college alleviate fears of nontraditional college life. I want to create life- ty connections, the perspective of presence in many committees. freshman, Moua was not only a students. long connections and friendships an “outsider looking in,” creativity They include the Presidential student but also a wife and a moth- Moua’s favorite part of the job with my students. Someone helped and the ability to enhance diversity Committee on Diversity Affairs, er. She received her undergraduate is the interaction she has with stu- shape me during my college years, at Lawrence. the LU Lifeline Team, and the LUCC degree in business administration dents. Whether it’s through eating and because of them I want to There is no typical workday for Committee on Diversity Affairs. from Lakeland College, and attend- lunch with them, or bumping into shape others during the four most Moua. Each day brings different She is also involved with the Posse ed UW-Oshkosh for a graduate them on campus, she feels obli- developmental years of life.” challenges and excitements, from Foundation, which selects students degree in educational leadership. gated to give back to the Lawrence Slowly but surely, Lawrence’s raising awareness of the diversity from inner city schools to enroll at Having lived in Appleton for community because of the mentor- Office of Multicultural Affairs has center to building relationships Lawrence, training them to become 17 years, Moua was already famil- ship she received. with students from a variety of leaders on campus in cross-cul- iar with Lawrence before applying Said Moua, “In order to serve, backgrounds. Moua is in charge tural communication. In addition, See Moua on page 12 The Lawrentian

Friday, January 13, 2012 FEATURES 5 A profile of V-Day: Standing up for women's rights Marie Jeruc Says Hossain, “One problem sor the screening of two documen- means. vide the training necessary to help Staff Writer about Lawrence is that we kind of taries. One documentary, about For example, Smith mentioned counsel women and children who ______live in a bubble. There’s not a lot violence against women in prisons, “Poetry and Chocolate,” a benefit have been victims of sexual abuse As a result from the success of of gender discrimination here, and will be shown around the sixth event that occurred last year cre- or violence. It would also provide the play The Vagina Monologues, it’s kind of easy to forget that the week of this term. The other will ated to help end gender violence. another way for Lawrence students the organization V-Day emerged real world isn’t always like that.” be screened during Spring Term. This event encouraged collabora- to be involved in V-Day’s mission as an advocacy organization for Hossain hopes that the weekly Through all of these outlets, tion between music compositions, and volunteer in the local com- women’s rights. To date, V-Day newsletter will serve as a remind- V-Day works to “promote social songs, poems and visual art. munity. chapters exist in over 140 coun- er of the reality of sexual vio- and cultural issues in both the U.S. While this event brought aware- Smith also agrees with the tries worldwide. lence and discrimination, even if and in other parts of the world,” ness to this issue and encour- importance of involvement with- Lawrence’s chapter of the we cannot always see it in our own says V-Day member Sam Smith ’12. aged artistic creativity, it also high- in Lawrence and within the local V-Day national organization strives community. By simply being more Said Smith, “It’s important to lighted the value of collaboration community. Says Smith, “You’re to bring awareness to women’s aware of sexual violence cases or have a social activist group on between V-Day and other groups. giving to the community and edu- rights, violence, gender discrimina- updated statistics, the community campus because it allows students Smith enjoys “knowing that there cating them, and then you’re giving tion and gender inequality. can advocate for victims of vio- to get involved in the community. are other groups that enjoy work- back with their money to people in Student president Tamanna lence. There is value in making an issue ing with us.” your community and on a national Hossain ’12 hopes to make student Hossain also revealed that out in the open and heard about.” Hossain even wants the orga- level.” involvement in V-Day easier and V-Day plans on selling buttons Along with its activist nization to extend its collaborative If you are interested in learn- more frequent. The group plans to for abortion awareness in the near approach, V-Day also tries to efforts to help the demographic ing more about future events spon- publish a weekly newsletter, which future. These buttons will be sold inspire others and share stories for which they advocate. Hossain sored by V-Day, or wish to attend will bring awareness to current in the Warch Campus Center out- through art. Since it originated hopes to engage in “collaborative group meetings, contact Tamanna issues regarding women’s rights side Andrew Commons or the mail from an artistic medium, a play, it efforts with the Sexual Assault Hossain at tamanna.t.hossain@ and violence. room still continues to communicate sto- Crisis Center.” lawrence.edu. Additionally, V-Day will spon- ries and messages through artistic This collaboration could pro- Habitat for Humanity plans spring break service trip Grace Berchem break out is not just in the figura- a build, Habitat members learn On why he enjoys the builds, the bowl. Staff Writer tive sense. Every year Lawrence’s all the basic construction skills Hungerford said, “It’s something Then, of course, there is all ______Habitat takes a spring break trip. needed to jump right in and start you’re physically doing. You can the planning that has to be done Founded in 1976, Habitat for Last year, they went to North building the house. Each shift is see that you’re directly solving a for Shack-A-Thon, which is by far Humanity a worldwide organiza- Carolina and this year, Miami is eight hours long, but generally problem. You can see what you’ve Habitat’s biggest event on campus. tion focused on providing afford- the confirmed destination. Looking these are split into two four-hour accomplished and it’s very satis- Traditionally, it has taken place able housing to those in need. even further ahead, there is talk of shifts so more people can par- fying.” during spring term in conjunction Collectively, members have built a potential international trip in the ticipate. The future homeowners While builds are at the heart of with Ormsby’s Zoo Days on Main over 500 houses and served over works for next year. are also required to put a certain Habitat’s mission, Winter Term is Hall Green. It’s a fun and popular two million people. And with a After talking to Eli Hungerford amount of hours into the construc- dedicated to organizing events and event with a serious mission: rais- local Fox Valley chapter, consider and Katie Boknevitz, president tion of their home. Hungerford fundraising. For example, be on ing awareness about homelessness Habitat the ultimate opportuni- and vice-president of Lawrence’s and Boknevitz couldn’t say enough the look out for Habitat’s Souper and poverty in not only the Fox ty to break out of the Lawrence Habitat chapter, it’s clear that about how appreciative the hom- Bowl, which, as the name sug- Valley area, but also the world at bubble. even with everything that they do, eowners always are for their help; gests, takes place the night of the Of course, this chance to the best part is still going on their presence makes the experi- Super Bowl. They provide soup and the builds themselves. While on ence that much more rewarding. bread; all you have to do is buy See Habitat on page 11 From Our Kitchen to Yours Tales from a tropical island paradise Marika Straw Cheese: The Cure-All for Staff Writer ______Wisconsin Winters The man in the kitchen of the a recipe by Taylor Scott Salvation Army arose, introduced himself and asked for my name. Whether you’re thrilled to “Marika,” I said. be back on campus or you’re Instructions: “No, no, no,” he said. “That's already feeling the emotional -Cook pasta as directed. my name. What's your name?” effects of the Wisconsin winter, Keep warm. “Marika,” I repeated. one thing can be said: Nothing -Melt butter in large sauce- He stared. “How do you spell can compare to the glories of pan over medium-low heat. it? M-A-R-I-K-A?” the home-cooked meals you Whisk in flour until it is “Yep. M-A-R-I-K-A.” were probably getting just a few smooth, then whisk constantly He burst out laughing good- weeks ago. It’s okay that you for two minutes while it cooks. naturedly. “That is a Fijian name, still think about it and pretend Gradually add milk and cook 5 you know.” Oh, I knew. I had been the Bon Appétit employees are minutes, continually whisking. told by at least every third person your family, even though those Remove from heat. I met that “It means Mark! It is a blue shirts only further pull -Stir in salt, black pepper, man's name!” you into second-plate-every- red pepper, 1 cup shredded My newfound acquaintance, dinner blues. It will be okay. I’m cheese and cooked pasta. Captain Marika, led me to the Photo courtesy of Marika Straw here to help. Prepare to have -Scoop contents of sauce- administrative offices, where I was that we sweltered under for the 1) drink hot water with salt and a warm, cheesy, full belly that pan into a greased 2-quart bak- introduced, stared at, asked if I duration of the camp while watch- a bit of sugar, 2) eat a peeled, could last you a full term of ing dish, and sprinkle remain- was married — my reply: “should I ing a “Talent Quest,” oratories and browned apple and 3) take a cou- hibernation — although I hope ing cup of cheese on top of be?” — and introduced again. After various skits and religious lessons. ple of pills that I had never heard it doesn’t knock you out, and dish. realizing that I was serious about The only time we did not wish to of. I did all three and felt better in that you go to class. Hey you! -Bake at 400˚F for 20 min- volunteering, they sat me down escape the heat was on the last the morning. Stop eating! Go to class! utes. and asked what I was good for. night, when the heavens released On the last full day, I aban- -Enjoy the baked delicious- After racking my brains for a bit, I a torrential downpour that caused doned my sulu — a wraparound BAKED MACARONI AND ness. Commence food coma. said, “I'm good with kids. I worked the holes in the plastic to leak and skirt traditionally worn in villages CHEESE at a summer camp for two years.” the condensation to drip on the — to play games with the kids. I “A summer camp?” They electronics on the stage. learned that “he” means “it” when Ingredients: looked at each other. “We're hav- When I arrived at the camp playing tag in Fiji. The kids asked •1 8-oz. package of elbow ing a summer camp next week.” after a six-hour Greyhound-esque me to teach them a game. Not macaroni This was how I ended up vol- bus ride with 50 children, I real- thinking of any good ones, I said, •2 tablespoons butter unteering at a Salvation Army chil- ized that I had not brought my “Do you guys want to learn yoga?” •2 tablespoons all-purpose dren's summer camp in Fiji. own drinking water. Hoping to They found this the most enter- flour Sabeto Christian Camp, just remedy this, I downed two large taining thing ever and enthusias- •2 cups milk outside of Nadi, is located on the glasses of the bright orange juice tically contorted their bodies into •½ teaspoon salt west side of Fiji. The buildings, they offered for dinner. Bad move. such ridiculous poses as down- •½ teaspoon ground black made of cinderblock, sat on a I knew this as they were going ward dog and frog's pose. pepper plateau above sugar cane fields down and heard my stomach say- Then they asked me to teach •¼ teaspoon ground red and under a deep green rumpled ing “That's a bad idea” while my them a dance. The only one I could pepper mountain range called the Sleeping mind said, “but liquids...” I found •1 8-oz. block of Sharp Giant. On the first day, we set up Photo by Emma Moss the nurse and asked for help, and Cheddar cheese, shredded an enormous white plastic tent was advised by various people to: See Paradise on page # The Lawrentian

6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Friday, January 13, 2012 Is industrial civilization incom- Staff Editorial patible with a livable climate? Adam Kranz opposite is true. Staff Writer Worker productivity has sky- ______rocketed throughout the centu- I hold industrial civilization ry, yet we work more now than Electoral engagement culprit in the world's coming envi- we ever have. Efficiency increases ronmental collapse. The case of cli- make commodities more valuable, which spurs their use. Effectively, During last year’s LUCC elections, only two candidates total ran for President and Vice mate change illustrates very nicely the problem is that capitalism is President. It wasn’t much of a race, or even a race at all. We discussed our disappointment with how this is true. My discussion will a growth-based system, so every the election in a Staff Editorial almost one year ago. hopefully also show why popping gain in efficiency is put back into This year, we at The Lawrentian are excited to see the number of candidates running for exec- the bubble of civilization is the growth, keeping total impact the utive positions in LUCC. There are two students running for President and five running for Vice only way we can effectively avoid same. President. This increased interest in student government is especially refreshing to see in light of catastrophic climate change. Second, the science of ecosys- last year’s election, and we commend the student body and LUCC for getting involved and spread- Using the “free gift” of fossil tem thresholds is not yet advanced ing the word. fuels, we have side-stepped some enough for us to determine the The publicity for this year’s elections has improved as well. Students can vote for candidates collapse-inducing environmental true cost of certain forms of pol- during meal times at the campus center Monday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 20, a major improve- catastrophes: wood scarcity and lution. For instance, it seems to ment from last year’s scant seven hours of polling time. Students also received an informative soil depletion. Yet, as we all now be the case that thresholds for cli- email from LUCC outlining important dates related to the election. Finally, the attendance at the know — though some still choose mate feedback loops are coming candidate forum on Wednesday Jan. 11 was excellent, and the audience seemed very engaged. to ignore it — we have stepped into effect at lower carbon concen- We urge all students to vote in the upcoming LUCC election. Additionally, we encourage stu- away from those catastrophes into trations than previously anticipat- dents to make that vote an informed one. Research the candidates, learn about the important a much larger one: climate change. ed. Had a natural capitalist system issues and ask them questions when you see them around campus — Lawrence isn’t that big, after The IPCC predicts that a 3 been in place over the past few all. See this week’s LUCC update in The Lawrentian for more information as well. degree Celsius rise in global mean decades, it would have underes- Happy voting, and check back in a few weeks for the results of the election. surface temperature would mean doom for 21-52 percent of Earth's timated the price of carbon emis- species. And a recent report from sions by omission of this effect. the Royal Society claims that “there The burden of internalization is now little to no chance of main- would fall primarily on the power taining the rise in global mean elite, who have gained their power surface temperature at below 2 almost solely through externaliza- degrees Celsius.” tion of social and environmental So far, no action has been costs. This is one of the benefits A modest proposal: Hawken perceives in his plan, but taken that will start reducing glob- al emissions. They continue to it is also the main practical obsta- increase exponentially every year. cle to its implementation. However, several plans have The power elite by defini- A shuttle system from the airport tion control the majority of social Alan Duff been put forward that would have a significant impact. Some reports, resources and make decisions Staff Writer about how they should be allocat- ______including the prominent Stern cheap, it would help out-of-state a program like this in place when Report, advocate emissions reduc- ed. They have the power to protect or foreign students, and it would about two thirds of the student New Year’s Day is a crazy time tions limited to an “economically themselves from all but the most give a shuttle driver a job for a day. body comes from out of state for anyone in the United States. feasible” extent. That is, the extent effective natural capitalist revolu- Costs wouldn’t be a problem or country. It would be an easy It’s a time for family, friends and of reductions should be deter- tion. either. Lawrence already offers enough program to put into place parties. For us Lawrentians it can mined not by science but by what The most telling flaw in shuttle services almost every day that would save a whole lot of time be all of that, but with all the the economy can handle without Hawken's thinking is his implic- of the week to the mall and back, and money for students. added craziness of moving back to ending its ceaseless growth. it assumption that the industrial so why not have the same pro- While it could be argued that Lawrence to start the Winter Term The growth of the economy is would be affordable if all natural gram help students save time and such a program would be a waste and year. thus put before the needs of the costs were integrated. I suppose money during the normal school of time, it would only be applied a Lawrence’s policy of having the planet and even the future of eco- I have no way to prove this, but year? Tailoring the program to run few days out of the year. Because residence halls open only one day nomic growth. The future cost of the very idea that the costs of the for two or three more days out of Lawrence University is an all resi- before school starts can be a bit climate change will certainly be industry economy to workers, to the year wouldn’t be that big of dential campus, and there is one chaotic. The good news is that all higher than the present cost of fish and fungi, the feathered and a deal, especially if it was in con- specific day set aside for everyone students get to come back on the averting it, regardless of how high the future, are outweighed by the stant use throughout the day. to come back, this kind of shuttle same day and see our friends. that may be. dubious benefits of modern civili- If the issue of price is raised, I program would make sense. However, this crowding has Paul Hawken, author of zation is absurd to me. am sure many wouldn’t mind pay- At other universities that don’t never been more apparent to me “Natural Capitalism,” advocates So what is the alternative to ing a few more dollars. An extra have required on-campus hous- than when I was coming back this the integration of ecosystem ser- Stern's status quo and Hawken's dollar or two could be added to ing, a shuttle system might not be New Year’s Day. The Appleton air- vices into the costs of everyday unrealistic dreaming? The best the bill of every out-of-state stu- the most effective policy — but at port seemed to be filled with noth- economics. This would theoretical- thing we as activists and commu- dent for Winter and Spring Term Lawrence, a shuttle program that ing but Lawrence students ready ly address the root of the problem: nity leaders can do right now is to pay for these shuttles. This takes students from the airport to to return to school. The taxis were the idea that a livable climate has to stop the industrial economy in addition would simply be called campus when the residence halls waiting outside and one by one, no value. However, it's a program its tracks, primarily by monkey- the out-of-state tuition fee, and it open would be a very efficient and students piled into their respective with substantial practical issues. wrenching the fossil fuel produc- would easily pay for the shuttles effective program. local friend’s car or a taxi to get First, Hawken envisions mas- tion and distribution network. for these return days. Comparing back to Lawrence. sive increases in efficiency as The stakes are far too high that to a 25 dollar taxi ride, the The question everyone seemed internalization makes carbon- for us to approach climate change shuttle service seems like a won- to be asking while we were all intensive products more expen- without a winning strategy. I don't derful deal that would look great in the airport was, “Why doesn’t sive. Experience has shown us that know if my vision is plausible, but for Lawrence to do and save their Lawrence University have a shuttle increases in efficiency do not lead I don't think any other strategy is students money. program for the few days a year to decreases in use — rather, the realistic. like this?” It would be relatively It makes no sense to not have

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Friday, January 13, 2012 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7

Letter to the Editor A HUMANE EDUCATION

vehemently discriminatory atti- As a responsible troglodyte of the Fourth Estate, I find myself compelled to add my voice to per- tudes. And yes, one could chalk it haps the most relevant political contest to students here at Lawrence: the LUCC Presidential election. up to the fact that they, as fifth- Some of you may protest and say that my valuable heiße Luft, as Kant would say, could be better and sixth-graders, probably want- expended in my Democrats for Herman Cain campaign. Perhaps, but given my selfish bourgeois sen- ed to appall me, and to the wide- sibilities, I will focus on what is relevant to me as a Lawrentian. ly-agreed-upon view that Justin I endorse Jake Woodford for LUCC President. Quite simply, I believe he has the candor and style of Bieber is irritating, but the fact practical leadership, which make it clear that he will bring LUCC to terra firma and relevance. remains that the students did not I at one time, as a representative and cabinet officer, was a spinner of the byzantine hamster pull their views out of nowhere. wheel that is student government. I must confess that my only hesitation of endorsing Woodford was Their views were developed my whiggish distrust of promises of dramatic change. and informed by the cultures in However, perhaps it is time for a shakeup. The perennial damnation of “student apathy” should which they were raised: the cul- be recognized as the Ramen noodle, Insta-campaign tripe that it is. It was easy for me to write off low tures of their families, of their voter turnout and snarky comments to you, the voter. friendships — and of their schools. I was wrong. By saying this, I do not mean There are many reasons why LUCC needs Woodford at the tiller, but I shall attempt to summarize to attack Edison Elementary. In my reason for supporting him. Marika Straw fact, from what I observed as the LUCC’s top-heavy executive structure and committee system tacitly hinders outside input and Columnist LARY Buddy Coordinator last year, ______organic student participation. For both LUCC student representatives and members of the Lawrence Edison is a fine elementary school, community, Woodford will greatly increase access. No people over the age of 60. chock-full of extremely dedicated In addition to his long-standing representation of the lesser-haired population at LU, he is a gifted Money should grow on trees. No teachers doing the absolute best administrator and is refreshingly sensible. While he certainly has his own beliefs as how Lawrence lying. No stealing. Don't use more they can. So what's the problem? could be bettered, his greatest appeal is that they will not be so zealously pursued as to preclude you than you need. The problem is the nationwide from bringing your own ideas, great or small, to the table. No Justin Bieber. educational system. There is some- So I conclude: Vote Woodford? Without Reserve. When asked to come up with a thing missing from it. We cram set of 10 rules for a more peaceful plenty of material and messages -Steve Nordin ‘13 world, these were some of the sug- about abstinence and drugs down gestions fifth- and sixth-graders at students' throats, yet fail to edu- Edison Elementary School came up cate them about human rights, with last Dr. Martin Luther King, discrimination and the underdogs Jr. Day. of the world. We fail to prepare “No Justin Bieber?” I asked. them to approach the world in a New Year's resolutions: Year of Indifference humane, fair, courageous way. “Why not?” the sake of an experiment of idle- there’s no potential for failure or What kind of world do we want Bob Trettin The students stared at me. ness. disappointment, and this will leave our kids to grow up in? What kind Staff Writer Clearly I didn't know who Justin ______This would include remaining more time for utter laziness, which of world do we want them to cre- Bieber was. “He sings like a girl,” under the radar when it comes should be a priority. ate? We cannot go on pretending one said. 2012 has arrived, Lawrentians! to schooling, suppressing enthu- Be lax about your social life. that what and how we teach them “What's wrong with that?” I It’s a new year, and you know what siasm in all areas of life and curb- Tweet about 30 percent less than in school has nothing to do with asked. I tried to think of a way to that means: New Year’s resolu- ing efforts devoted to change. you did last year. Only accept half creating the America they eventu- express the concept of LGBT dis- tions. It’s a time for new begin- Instead of “shooting for the stars,” of the friend requests you receive ally take charge of. crimination to a group of fifth- and nings, new goals, new projects, maybe just shoot for the treetops on Facebook. Let your friends If you were wondering why sixth-graders. “What if he really new outlooks and new waistlines. or something. make the effort to pursue you. most volunteers this MLK Day are wants to sound like a girl?” More It is the accepted time of year for This year let’s be content with This will ensure a more isolated being sent to Boys and Girls Clubs, blank stares. “I mean, how would a commitment to self-beneficence our level of procrastination, and lifestyle and introverted personal- rather than to a variety of sites, you feel if you were a boy and the for the rest of the calendar year. if it happens to increase due to ity, which is ideal for the “Year of this is why. We don't volunteer biggest thing, the only thing you In my admittedly brief experi- this “Year of Indifference,” well, Indifference and Loneliness and just because it's fun — although wanted in life was just to be like a ence with New Year’s resolutions, I so be it. In fact, you can probably Laziness and Procrastination.” it is. We volunteer because there girl, and every time you acted like have found that most years I either expect a 25 percent decrease in This experiment will only work is real need. By volunteering this a girl, people made fun of you?” neglect my resolution altogether, the overall quality of your life, but if you have the correct mindset MLK Day, you will be fighting to Most of the students were forget about it after the first few you must remain committed and — one of aloofness, detachment, provide kids with a kind of edu- already off in their own worlds, months, or my goal is too lofty and motivated to continue with this overall disregard for obligations cation they're not often getting in bickering, getting distracted or I cannot reach it, resulting in dis- “resolution” of being satisfied with and general carelessness. I believe school: an education that will help wandering around the room. But appointment. Perhaps New Year’s mediocrity. in you, Lawrentians. You can do prepare and motivate them to help there was that one girl who looked resolutions do work for some peo- In the words of the late great this, but in order to “do this,” you the world. at me like maybe she thought she ple, but I am not one of those Bob Marley, “Don’t worry, be must basically do nothing at all. It got it. And just reaching that one lucky few. happy.” This year, it’s okay to put might be tough. girl was worth it. In all probability, there are on a few pounds, watch even more I am sure it is obvious that Last year when I went into many people who are like me when TV, be apathetic about money and these guidelines are a recipe for Edison Elementary School with it comes to New Year’s resolutions. homework and your appearance. the best year of your life. You about 40 other volunteers from This year, perhaps we should take I encourage you to take it easy in can say goodbye to accountabili- Lawrence to teach a human rights- a new approach to the idea of res- 2012 and see what happens. ty, responsibility, excitement, your based curriculum, I was appalled olutions: all around indifference You don’t have to try a new health, your friends, your educa- by some of the attitudes of the stu- towards the status of our lives. hobby. Activities are the opposite tion, your success, your happi- dents. Call me innocent or naïve, Not because we have no room of inactivity, and inactivity is bliss, ness... but I hadn't yet realized that kids for improvement, or think we are which is what I’m trying to con- as young as 10 years old hold such above betterment, but simply for vey to you. Be sedentary. This way See New Year’s on page 9

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8 Arts & entertainment Friday, January 13, 2012 A banner year for experimental pop:

hard first before gently setting 4/5. All Tiny Creatures, “Harbors” why they made it on my end of you down. Yet, upon multiple lis- and Collections of Colonies of the year list though, is their art- tens, the album sounds like pure Bees, “GIVING” work. Both signees of Hometapes Paul Smirl ‘13 Radiohead: transformative, innova- Southeastern Wisconsin is big Records, “Harbors” and “GIVING” tive, and always surprising. Try the for instrumental rock, and this year are decked out with rad physical 1. Richard Buckner, “Our Blood” not only extremely listenable, but eerily bright guitar licks that burst brought the release of two excellent designs: Check ATC’s cloudy green Richard Buckner is a wanderer also seem to flow directly from his out at the end of the last cut. albums by two intertwined groups: and orange vinyl and CoCobees’ and his songs are like whispers thoughts. Plus, during the record- All Tiny Creatures and Collections pink-and-black-spiraled records. echoing through a dark, empty ing process, Buckner endured a 3. Earth, “Angels of Darkness, of Colonies of Bees. Fresh off their house. A godfather of modern folk, police investigation that involved a Demons of Light I” successful collaboration with Bon Buckner has quietly released a col- headless body being found in a car Earth has transformed a lot Iver-man Justin Vernon as Volcano lection of colorful records since in front of his house. Dang. since their early drone days, and Choir, CoCoBees dropped a con- the early nineties known for their with “Angels,” Dylan Carlson and cise, upbeat, jam-ready record in stark arrangements and hushed, 2. Radiohead, “The King of Limbs” company display some of their “GIVING” that features ATC mas- yet intensely emotional vocals. On Radiohead’s latest has been most melody-driven music to date. termind Tom Wincek. Likewise, “Our Blood,” Buckner furthers his treated like a black sheep by much Noting British folk experimenters Wincek and the Creatures display legacy as a unique songwriter with of the music press. Possibly the Pentangle — RIP Bert Jansch — as an electronic, yet spacey album a nine-track album of lush, inti- least poppy Radiohead album, key inspirers, Earth brings an epic of their own, showcasing some mate acoustic and electric record- “The King of Limbs” at first listen post-rock sound that couples mel- guest vocals from JV and ings. In addition to Buckner’s has few sing-able or even hum- lifluous guitar and cello playing members of Megafaun signature vocal delivery, electric mable passages. Likewise, TKOL with sonorous drum sounds. The that slide in nice piano stands out on “Our Blood,” takes on a different arc than most first of a two-part all-instrumental between atmo- providing another noticeable voice albums do. Beginning with an piece, Earth’s “Angels”provides a spheric instru- that separates Buckner from the intense, busy, and percussive piece slow and winding listening jour- mentation. rampant pack of 21st century folk at the beginning and ending with ney. The real artists. Buckner’s sincere tunes are a trio of ballads, TKOL hits you reason 1 TO 01 P esting ways and for that I have to 2 5 give him credit. Justin Jones ‘14 4. Gillian Welch, “The Harrow & F A The Harvest” 1. tUnE-yArDs, “w h o k i l l” of My Brightest Diamond to put After a long period of what Experimental singer-songwrit- together a program of seven new L seems to have been writer's block, O er Merril Garbus' second release pieces. Hall and Worden both con- Gillian Welch and her songwriting and first venture into the world of tribute compositions, as do more B partner/guitarist David Rawlings hi-fi music, “w h o k i l l,” might classically-minded young compos- have finally reunited for anoth- seem like the perfect candidate for ers including Judd Greenstein and S er album of understated, enig- 2011's sophomore slump album. Gabriel Kahane. Brooklyn-native U matic folk and bluegrass songs. Yet, Garbus not only manages to Greenstein's piece, “Clearing, The great attention paid to detail

retain the raw, fervent sound of Dawn, Dance” is probably the M on this album makes clear that M 2009's “BiRd-BrAiNs” — which she album's high-point and definitely Welch and Rawlings haven't been recorded entirely with a handheld shows off yMusic's sturdy chops.

doing nothing during their eight- recorder — she actually expands Annie Hall's contribution, "Proven U

year hiatus. Rather, it seems the range of her music through Badlands," is another stand-out. S they've been perfecting their craft. the possibilities offered by the Others fall short of inspired. All

Rawlings’ guitar playing here is as

studio, most notably in her inclu- in all, yMusic's performances are B

subtle and original as ever, Welch's sion of a very effective horn sec- rather artful and the decisiveness

melodies have grown sprawling O tion. And though this music seems with which they cross the line L and complex and her lyrics seem

less reliant on Garbus' broad, flex- between classical and popular

to have become even more sparse F ible voice, her ingenious use of music definitely earns them a spot A

and abstract. Some songs like "Six vocal loops and stark timbal shifts on this list.

White Horses" and "The Way The mark “w h o k i l l” as distinctively

Whole Thing Ends" sound timeless, 2 her own. For me, the combina- 3. A.A. Bondy, “Believers” 5

almost as if they'd emerged from tion of intelligent production, that Bondy's latest is on this list 0

America's wellspring of musical

P infinitely expressive voice, and mainly because I heard his first 1

tradition fully formed. At the least, 1 Garbus' wonderfully idiosyncratic album, “American Hearts,” at a O Welch and Rawlings provide a wel- songwriting makes this a must- time when I'd begun to lose faith T come respite from recent attempts listen. in contemporary American folk to reconcile America's folk tradi- music. And in the midst of his Mechanical” tion with trends in modern popu- 2. yMusic, “Beautiful Mechanical” simplistic, threadbare songwriting — these seem lar music while managing to avoid The classically-trained sextet seemed a timeless restatement of almost like brief most of the clichés associated with yMusic is made up of a string what it meant to be a folk sing- moments of clar- other folk revivalists. There's an trio, trumpet, flute and clarinet, er. His latest album, “Believers,” ity in the midst of a authenticity to these songs that and has a long history of stu- speaks from a different place but chaotic haze of stylized definitely warrants a thorough lis- dio and on-stage collaborations with just as much candor and allusions and unexpect- ten. with artists ranging from Bon Iver grace. Whereas Bondy's sopho- ed tangents. For instance, the to Björk. Their first album as an more release, When “The Devil's album's title track moves from a 5. St. Vincent, "Strange Mercy" ensemble, “Beautiful Mechanical,” Loose,” fell prey to somewhat lazy simple, trance-inducing groove to a Though Annie Hall's music has make pays homage to that history while production, “Believers” is full of driving breakdown and back again already made a cameo in this list, this setting its sights on something sparse yet lush textures that com- to create a rather average pop song. her latest album, “Strange Mercy,” music complex new. yMusic doesn't write its own pliment each song in distinct and But it's in between each of those deserves some praise of its own. and interesting without music or, at least they haven't often unexpected ways. From the basic elements that Hall's skill as a Although there is no shortage of sacrificing the comfortable struc- yet. Instead, the group decided to heavy, distorted bassline on "The songwriter makes itself clear. The earworm riffs and anthemic cho- ture of a pop song. call on some of their indie-rock Twist" to the short, swelling instru- eery synth swells, distant electric ruses in Hall's music —- you'll even connections including Annie Hall mental "123 Dupuy Street," Bondy guitars and the unanticipated har- find them in her piece for “Beautiful of St. Vincent and Shara Worden is testing his boundaries in inter- monic shifts they tend to create

By now, Motian’s impressive with jazz standards — most nota- ence. Even in his old age, Motian accomplishments and discogra- bly Thelonius Monk tunes — Motian channeled the energy of a five-year- Remembering Paul Motian phy have been well documented and his mostly younger bandmates old and obviously treasured the by the jazz blogoshpere. He played made some seriously swinging and experience of hitting the drums. Sam Lewin number of places online where you with Bill Evans’ revolutionary piano innovative music. While he often looked as though Staff Writer can listen to their music and read ______trio in the late 1950s and early I had the pleasure of seeing he was playing without any “tech- about their lives. Feel free to send 1960s and propelled Keith Jarrett’s Motian play on three different occa- nique” — and is all too frequently me an email ([email protected]) We lost a lot of great jazz American Quartet with his staggered sions: twice with his trio with Bill criticized for doing so — this was if you’re interested. musicians in 2011. In December yet swinging ride cymbal pulse in Frisell on guitar and Joe Lovano actually just part of his unique In this column, however, I’d like alone, the multi-instrumentalist the 1970s. In the second half of his and sax, and once with a new trio, style. to focus on Paul Motian, a legend- Sam Rivers and the composer Bob career, Motian made what are argu- featuring Ben Monder on guitar and Whenever I watched him play ary drummer who died in November Brookmeyer died. ably his most significant contribu- Jerome Sabbagh on sax. live, it was clear that every nuance 2011. Motian had a profound effect All of these musicians deserve tions. Leading a plethora of groups Watching Paul Motian play live he played, whether “in time” or on me personally as well as the jazz to be remembered, and there are a that cleverly mixed Motian originals was always an incredible experi- “out,” was rooted in a deep sense of community more generally. The Lawrentian

Friday, January 13, 2012 arts & entertainment 9 Staff writers name 2011’s top 5 albums

However, Jeff Lederer’s album unthinkable rhythmic variations proves that Sorey is one of the “Sunwatcher,” named after an and always predict Anderson’s vir- most dynamic younger jazz musi- Sam Lewin ‘12 Ayler composition, handles this tuosic yet tasty trombone lines. cians and suggests great things to challenge beautifully. Lederer’s Although this interaction would come in 2012. 1. David S. Ware, Cooper-Moore, erences to jazz history, includ- robust and authoritative tone be impressive by itself — say, in William Parker, Muhammad Ali, ing its frequent use of swing and allows him to reference Ayler quite a completely improvised setting 5. The Dreamers, “A Dreamer’s “Planetary Unknown” its homage to John Coltrane’s explicitly — as he does in the — “The Other Parade” features Christmas” “Planetary Unknown” is the landmark recording “Interstellar opening four notes of “Albert’s nine original and deliciously groov- While I usually loathe Christmas perfect example of an album that Space.” Ware, Cooper-Moore, Sun” — and the album itself often ing compositions. As a result, this music, “A Dreamer’s Christmas” is combines a deep knowledge of Parker and Ali led the charge verges on Ayler-grade avant-garde. relatively accessible album is sure so good that it not only tops my jazz tradition with a burning pas- during the 1970s “loft-scene” in But “Sunwatcher” is not merely a to floor free-jazz nerds, straight- all-time favorite Christmas albums sion for innovation. The album is downtown Manhattan; “Planetary tribute album. Instead, Lederer, ahead fans and novice jazz lis- list — Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie entirely improvised yet Unknown” shows that they are still drummer Matt Wilson, pianist teners. Brown Christmas” is a close sec- contains obvi- making captivating, swinging and and organist Jamie Saft and vet- ond — but also makes the cut ous ref- provocative music today. eran bassist Buster Williams used 4. Tyshawn Sorey, “Oblique” for my top five of the year. The Ayler’s inspiration to create one of Sorey is one of the most excit- Dreamers are a band led by John 2. Jeff Lederer, “Sunwatcher” the most distinctive jazz albums ing up-and-coming drummers Zorn, and they intersperse his Channeling the spirits of of 2011. to watch, largely because of his compositions with often-dissonant legendary saxophonist physical and intense style. This is improvisations. However, on this Albert Ayler can be a 3. BassDrumBone, ”The Other certainly on display throughout album they opt for a much more difficult task, given Parade” “Oblique”; Sorey’s quintet channels traditional approach, clearly stat- Ayler’s extremely One of the highlights of “The a disparate mix of influences, and ing the melodies to seven standard personalized Other Parade,” or really any other Sorey plays great drums through- Christmas songs and two originals. approach to BassDrumBone album or perfor- out. Yet, “Oblique” also showcas- While these cutting-edge improvis- improvi- mance, is the uncanny interac- es Sorey’s sensitive compositional ers do play straight-ahead solos, 1 TO sation. tion between drummer Gerry voice. There are 10 distinct origi- the album retains an unmistak- 1 P Hemingway, bassist Mark Helias nals on “Oblique,” and each tune able Dreamers sound. Guest vocal- 0 and trombonist Ray Anderson. The has a slightly different vibe; some ist and well-known screamer Mike band has now been together for are abrasive and angular, and oth- Patton sings a beautiful and croon- 2 5 34 years, and “The Other Parade” ers, like a solo alto saxophone ing rendition of “The Christmas show signs of telepathic communi- composition dedicated to Anthony Song.” A cation: Helias and Hemingway are Braxton, one of Sorey’s teachers, F locked whenever they launch into are quiet and haunting. “Oblique” O L

B record as Neon Indian keeps a lot of his acid-drenched vintage S synth work but leaves most of U Peter Boyle ‘12 the analog tape hiss and warble behind. Punctuating “Era Extraña” 1. Yuck, “Yuck” outs. When the frontman of your M with a series of "Heart" tracks,

M In a year that seemed domi- band can start your record with the named after the usual control- nated by burbly synth odysseys, line "I've been thinking about your lable parameters of a synthesizer,

it was easy to overlook guitar mom," and still seem like a huge

U he drives home his effort to make S records as formulaic, particularly badass, you're onto something. all the electronic noise a themat-

those with fairly obvious aesthet- “Champions” has mass appeal but ic and emotional element of the

B ic lineage. Yuck faced additional never seems dumb, working hard

record. "Polish Girl" has a transcen-

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L best band of 1991," counterfeit- status. "Fallout" should be sound-tracking

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A members were five years old. It’s a 3. Veronica Falls, “Veronica Falls” second half of the record laps-

shame, because “Yuck,” their bril- Twee is often bouncy and es into slow-burning and heav-

liant debut, has value far beyond fun to a saccharine degree, but ily processed jams, cementing

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5 "Dinosaur III" jokes. Opener "Get any Kurt Cobain fanatic will tell Palomo's reputation as more of a

0 Away" is almost a thesis in the you there's a darker edge to be dance-music architect than a song-

P art of fuzz, and "Operation" has found in the Sarah Records cat-

1 writer. By reconstructing the past 1 a more angsty riff than anything alog. Veronica Falls sit on the O through a kaleidoscopic and more T on “Nevermind,” while crystalline boundary of cute and manic, and noirish lens, Neon Indian evolves ballads "Shook Down" and "Suicide a listen through their self-titled beyond its generic novelty on “Era Policeman" evoke Malkmus at debut shows an equal affection Extraña.” his finest. Though it occasionally for Heavenly and the Pixies. The reads like a simulacrum, “Yuck” guitars never venture past chim- 5. The War on Drugs, “Slave underscores the breadth of emo- ing, and the complex boy-girl har- Ambient” tion and beauty simple guitar rock monies are always on key, but This Philadelphia outfit pulls can achieve, and champions "alt" there's something sinister in the Americana down a highway of Paul Motian in a time of constant subgenre tax- turn of the chord. The lyrics spell droning atmosphere and moody onomy. out the foreboding in playground- recollection. Though Kurt Vile, a continued from page 8 like rhymes: "I'm broken-hearted/ former member with immense suc- 2. JEFF the Brotherhood, “We Are dearly departed" on "Found Love cess this year, is missed, “Slave swing. gold medallion and oversized sun- the Champions” in a Graveyard," for instance, and Ambient” takes the group's suc- The glasses. "Back to basics" is an under- their song "Beachy Head," about cesses to a more focused, popu- trio with Lovano and The last time I saw Paul statement for a band like JEFF, in the cutest-named suicide locale list sound. "I Was There" could be Frisell was particularly awe- Motian was in early September which brothers Jake and Jamin anywhere. The sheen of the pro- a Dylan song without its spacious some. My friend recorded one of 2011. I was fortunate enough to Orrall make a louder-than-God duction and the studied precision chorus effect, and "Come to the the trio’s concerts at the Village sit about three feet from his drum racket with only a drum set and of the instrumentals highlight the City" channels Springsteen through Vanguard about two years ago, set and was awestruck for the half a guitar. JEFF, at the fore- sophistication of “Veronica Falls,” similar territory as the Arcade Fire. and I’m always thrilled to listen entire set. He played very aggres- front of the Nashville indepen- a crucial element of the quartet's "Baby Missiles" even hearkens back back to the bootleg. The con- sively, only picked up his brushes dent scene, release their records singularity in a generally lo-fi sec- to their own “Wagonwheel Blues,” cert featured a trilogy of Monk once and showed that even in his on their own Infinity Cat imprint, tor of indie pop, so you won't feel placing the War themselves in their tunes and some typically thrilling old age — he was 80 at the time and it's no wonder Warner Bros. too juvenile singing along, either. re-interpretive tradition. It's hard improvisation. — he was still making some of made a distribution deal with them to get a respite from the constant Fans regularly hollered during the most invigorating music of after their newest record: “We Are 4. Neon Indian, “Era Extraña” sameness of American folk rock burning solos and saluted each his career. the Champions” is a primal, ado- I am as guilty as anyone of rid- tradition, but “Slave Ambient”is soloist with deafening yells. When So Motian’s death approxi- lescent blast of occasionally psy- ing the chill wave once in a while, 2011's addition to the songbook, they demanded an encore after mately three months later came chedelic garage rock, ping-ponging but Alan Palomo is sure trying to a shot of shoegazey medicine for the gig, Motian walked on stage as a surprise to me, to his other from dorky shout-along choruses distance himself from the trap- a staid genre. and said in his characteristically fans and even to some of his à la Weezer to droning sitar zone- pings of the moniker. His second dry manner, “Sorry, but we forgot friends. He was probably the most the music.” creative musician I’ve ever seen Unfortunately, my friend’s live, and it’s sad that we won’t be Okay, I’m definitely not going watch out, Sugar Blue! I even want audio recording didn’t quite pick able to hear him create anymore. New Year’s to try this experiment. Now that I to run a half marathon! I have a up on Motian’s fashion sense; the However, Motian’s influence on think about it, it sounds like a ter- good feeling about this year. renowned drummer was wearing the music and our lives is here continued from page 7 rible idea. I actually want to learn a bright orange cloak, a large to stay. how to play the harmonica — so The Lawrentian

10 sports Friday, January 13, 2012 En Garde! The low-down on LU fencing, part one Jenny Angeli practice with and perform the best Staff Writer with. ______Each weapon in fencing comes We have a fencing team here with a unique system of scoring. at Lawrence? Yes my friend, we do! The sabre scores “cuts” as well as In fact, the fencing team competes touches of the tip of the blade, or against major universities such thrusts. However, a cut or thrust as Notre Dame and Northwestern is only counted if it lands on a at the NCAA Division I level. part of the body above the legs, Interested now? I figured you excluding the backhand and fin- would be. So, what is fencing any- gers holding the weapon. To score ways? No worries. I am here to give using the foil weapon, competitors you the low down on this 18th cen- must hit their opponent with the tury sport! tip of their blade and it must land Standings Fencing competitors use one of on the torso. Finally, the épée weapon also three types of weapons. The first is School Conf Overall a sabre, which is similar to a mod- requires a hit from the tip of the blade to score. For this weapon ern slashing cavalry sword. It con- 2011-12 MWC Men’s Basketball sists of a triangular blade and then though any part of the body can be hit, from the tip of the toes to a guard to cover and protect the Photo courtesy of Jenny Angeli Grinnell 6-0 10-0 hand. The second weapon is the the top of the head. How does one alerting both competitors that a Special shoes are also worn as well Lake Forest 6-0 10-1 foil, a modern version of the court keep score in such a fast paced point has been scored. as a mask to allow the competi- Ripon 4-2 8-3 sword. It has a rectangular blade game? Well that’s an easy one to With an opponent coming after tors to see but keep the face out of St. Norbert 4-3 7-5 and weighs a little over a pound. answer, for the swords and the you with a sword, it is impor- harm’s way. Carroll 3-3 7-4 The final weapon is the épée and protective gear are electrified. A tant that all competitors stay safe This is part one of three in a Beloit 2-4 3-7 it is similar to the foil only a bit simple touch of the blade onto the throughout the course of a match. mini-series on fencing at Lawrence Lawrence 2-4 3-7 heavier and has a stiffer triangular body of an opponent will send a Everyone must wear a protec- University. Knox 2-5 3-9 blade. Competitors usually have signal through the electrical cir- tive jacket, pants and gloves, and Illinois College 1-5 3-8 a favorite weapon in which they cuit, which sets off a light and a buzzer on the scoring machine, women wear a chest protector. Monmouth 1-5 3-8 2011-12 MWC Women’s Basketball

St. Norbert 7-0 9-3 Women's basketball ends losing streak Monmouth 5-1 6-5 Grinnell 4-2 5-5 Amanda Ollerer double-double in the game, contrib- more, Amber Lisowe, who sank a of the first half they were winning Lake Forest 4-2 5-5 Staff Writer uting 17 points and 12 rebounds. three pointer with 55 seconds left by 13. Their lead did not last long: Ripon 3-3 4-7 ______Freshman Chioma Ejimkonye to play. At half time, the Vikings were los- Illinois College 3-3 3-8 raked in 20 points and added eight Coaches always say that free ing by double digits. Ejimkonye As many know, the women’s Carroll 2-4 3-8 rebounds. Junior Cathy Kaye made throws win games, and this game led the team with points dropping basketball team has a new coach Beloit 1-5 4-7 a huge impact in this game as well is a prime example of that. Lisowe, 17 points, and freshman Kassidy this year, and she has changed Lawrence 1-5 1-10 by adding 16 points and seven Deshler and Ejimkonye were all Rinehart was right behind her with things up a bit. The past few sea- Knox 1-6 1-11 sons have been rough for our Lady rebounds. fouled and sank in another free 13 points. Deshler contributed 11 With almost five and a half throw each, locking in the Vikings points and dominated the boards Vikings. They had not won a game 2011-12 MCHA Men’s Hockey since playing Silver Lake College minutes left in the game, Knox win. with a game-high eight rebounds. had their biggest lead of the night: Sadly, the women could not The Vikings also fell short to on Feb. 15, 2010, 31 games ago. MSOE 7-1-0 10-3-0 66-61. With 1:47 left, Deshler build off of their win, and they Carroll 56-44. Ejimkonye was the The Vikings were also on a 62 Adrian 7-1-0 9-4-0 was fouled and awarded two free lost the next four games. After a leading scorer with 19 points and game MWC losing streak that last- Marian 5-0-3 6-3-4 throws when her team was down well-deserved break, the women freshman Presley Neuman tied for ed almost four years. Their last win Lawrence 4-1-3 5-5-3 by one point. With the game on battled Beloit but could not hold the game-high of 11 rebounds. The in conference dates back to Jan. Northland 2-5-1 3-8-2 the line, she knew everyone was on to get another win. They fell Vikings were close in the first half, 19, 2008. But, with Head Women's Concordia 1-6-1 1-10-2 counting on her to sink these two short and lost 71-64, but they did trailing 23-29, but they just could Basketball Coach Tara Carr taking Lake Forest 1-7-0 1-12-0 shots and give them the lead, and not leave Beloit without a battle. not hold on for the whole game. over this season, things are start- Finlandia 1-7-0 1-11-0 ing to look up. They beat Knox, a that is exactly what she did. Later, The Vikings started the game look- The next game is Friday the 13, so conference rival, 81-77 over the Knox shot a pair of free throws. ing like they were about to get let’s cheer on the women and hope winter break. Deshler grabbed a huge defensive another win. They began with a they get another conference win Sophomore Alex Deshler got a rebound and fed the ball to sopho- six to nothing lead and at one part over Grinnell. Men’s basketball struggles over break Mackenzie Dwyer cessful free throws, Siebert went it, but the Blueboys maintained pacing the Vikings with a third of Staff Writer off for 10 points and cut Beloit’s pressure, bringing the score to the team’s total 87 points. ______19-point lead to 52-42 with 17:41 38-33 at half. Crisman opened the The Vikings held the lead over The Lawrence University left. The Vikings could not manage second half with two back to back Knox until the last three minutes men’s basketball had a rough out- to overcome the Buccaneer lead, three-pointers, followed by a free of the first half, entering the sec- ing Jan. 7 at the Flood Arena in and their loss ranks them 3-6 over- throw by Gryszkiewicz to secure ond half at 36-32. Siebert started Beloit, suffering a 86-64 loss to the all and 2-3 in conference. a 12-point lead. Illinois College the second half with a three-point- Buccaneers. After Siebert’s 22 points, fought back to cut the lead to 6 er, followed by a steal and dunk by The Vikings held close to the senior Tyler Crisman and DeWolfe points, but the Vikings got the win. Klusendorf, a layup and free throw Buccaneers for the first six min- followed with 13 points each. Siebert had a double-double with by Siebert again and a jumper by utes, but Beloit pulled forward Sophomore Brian Gryszkiewicz, 20 points and 10 rebounds against Gryszkiewicz to secure a 42-36 and maintained at least a nine junior Conor Klusendorf, and the Blueboys, followed by DeWolfe lead, which the team maintained to point lead, ending 49-30 the first Siebert each had four rebounds. with 16 points and six rebounds. end with an 87-74 win. The Vikings Over winter break, the team The Vikings traveled to Lake traveled to all the way to Florida Statistics are courtesy of half. Led by sophomore Chris www.lawrence.edu and www. Siebert, who paced the team with played six games. Vikings trav- Forest for a close 66-65 loss and over break, playing once against midwestconference.org 22 points, the Vikings came out eled to Marian for a 74-65 loss, fell to Knox 71-68 in their only Southeastern, ending in a rough and are current as of strong in the second half. After followed by a 76-69 win at Illinois home game over break, followed 95-65 loss. January 11, 2012. sophomore Davis DeWolfe’s suc- College. At Illinois College, the by an 87-74 win at Monmouth. Vikings grabbed the lead and held Crisman went off for 29 points,

green. This year, Lawrence Habitat-ers interested but can’t make the Habitat Along with all of that, and are aiming high. They hope to get meetings are invited and encour- new this year, members will have approval to sponsor a Lawrence aged to participate in any of the continued from page 5 the opportunity to volunteer at house. So far, the outlook is good; builds or other events. For fur- large. Different clubs, organiza- Habitat’s ReStore, which sells sec- plans to start building may hap- ther information or just to get on tions and even groups of friends ondhand housing materials. It’s a pen as soon as next school year. the mailing list, e-mail Boknevitz can sign up to build a “shack” valuable way to encourage recy- Habitat is always excited to or Hungerford. made entirely of found or recy- cling and sustainable living. welcome new members. For those cled material. In the spirit of As Eli Hungerford shared, “In Lawrentians who would still like competition, groups tend to go some houses, they can recycle up to get involved, meetings are all out. The group with the best to 95 percent of materials.” every Thursday on the fourth shack gets pizza the night of the And the happenings at floor of the Warch Campus Center event while camping out on the Habitat this year don’t end there. at 8:30 p.m. Even those who are The Lawrentian

Friday, January 13, 2012 sports 11 Swimming looks ahead Tyler Gasper 200-yard freestyle relay team, Athletes of the week Staff Writer which consisted of Taylor Winter, ______Hannah Gabriel, Lisa Nikolau and by Cassie Burke The UW-Oshkosh Titans and Julia Heller with a time of 1:48.39. Lawrence Vikings swim teams Looking toward the rest of the clashed over winter break on Dec. season, Fleek feels that the mens' 9, with the Titans managing to and womens' teams have done an Peter Emery: Hockey come out on top. excellent job of maintaining their "The meet at Boldt Nautatorium focusing and rising to the occasion What has contributed to your versus the UW-Oshkosh Titans was "regardless of who is in the lane team’s success this season? tough," commented sophomore next to them." However, Fleek also The key parts to our team’s Cameron Gmehlin. "The Titans, feels that there are areas in which success this year have been our along with Lake Forest, are some the teams' could improve. pride, passion and purpose to get of our biggest rivals." "Sheer mental and physical up and practice at 6:30 a.m. every Despite this loss, the Lawrence effort is where we are strong, but day — and Matt Hughes scoring men's and women's teams still that can't always overcome some key goals. performed quite well at the meet, of our technical deficiencies," which is a positive sign since noted Fleek. "I believe we could do What are your team’s goals for Lawrence teams had several swim- a much better job executing our upcoming conference play? mers studying abroad and travel- starts, turns and streamlines." We have many goals includ- ing at the time of the meet. Head Looking toward the rest of the ing sticking to our team’s systems Coach Andrew Fleek felt good season, Coach Fleek feels the teams and playing our game. If we can about the meet overall. will put forth a strong perfor- have Adrian play our game, we "While we obviously would mance this coming weekend at the will return to Lawrence with four have loved to repeat our victory UC Invitational, at the Wisconsin huge points. from last year on the men's side Private College Championships in and an extremely close meet on the Carthage, and finish top three as You are one of many new play- women's side from last season, we they host the MCW Championships ers on the team this year. How still swam well and had some sea- in February. has that affected your team? Photo courtesy of Paul WIlke son best performances," said Fleek. For his part, Gmehlin feels con- All of the new guys have real- Charlie Mann, Gmehlin, Pat fident about the rest of the season, ly gotten along with the upper- Vincent and Walker Brengel took noting that they have been able classmen, and our team bond has been growing closer and stronger every day. Some guys on the team, first place in the men's 200- to go toe-to-toe with their com- like senior Matt Hughes, have brought us into the Lawrence hockey family, and we’ve been playing great yard medley relay with a time of petition consistently despite their hockey. 1:44.80. Gmehlin and David Dulak reduced numbers. took first and second place in the "I feel confident that we will Tell us a little about your position. men's 200-yard IM, with times of have great showings at the Private The hardest part about being a goalie is how you can be one of the reasons why your team wins a 2:09.48 and 2:11.33 respectively. College Championships, the game or why your team loses a game. The easiest part about the position is stopping Matt Hughes in Gmehlin also took first place in the Lawrence Triangular and at the practice. My favorite part about the position has to be making big saves that can preserve our win. Also, 100-yard breaststroke. UC Invitational this weekend," said water break. On the women's side, Taylor Gmehlin, who also felt confident Winter took first place in women's that the teams will do just as well Do you have a pre-game routine? What gets you and the rest of team pumped up? 100-yard butterfly with a time of at the MWC Championships as last “Levels” by Avicii gets our team pretty pumped up. My pregame routine is to usually kick a soccer 1:04.08. Hannah Gabriel took first year, if not better. "After all it's ball around. I also like juggling with Brad Scurfield and the Swedes. place in the 500-yard freestyle after going to be here in our pool. We swimming the event in 5:29.72. will have the advantage of being So far, what is your favorite memory from this season? Katie Obermiller also grabbed in a familiar environment. Also, I would have to say my favorite memory is sprinting towards Matt Hughes after he scored the over- first place in an event, after swim- having your friends come to cheer time winner against Augsburg on New Years Eve after the first shutout of my career. ming the 100-yard breaststroke you on is a great incentive to swim in 1:16.01. Finally, the women's fast!"

Hockey splits with Augsburg Conor Klusendorf: Basketball John Revis teams, Hughes broke the tie with Your team takes a trip to Florida every Staff Writer his team high ninth goal of the winter break. What is that like? ______season. He regained control of a I don’t know if words could honestly describe shot that was blocked by a defen- While many Lawrence stu- the Florida trips, or if the words I could use seman and beat the goalie to seal dents were spending the long win- should be printed in the school paper! It really is the victory. This was Lawrence’s ter break with their families, the just an amazing trip. We get to play teams that fourth overtime game of the sea- men’s hockey team was busy at are usually either in the top 25 in Division III or son. Freshman goaltender Peter work with practices and games. in a higher division, so it is a great experience to Emery picked up his first shutout They traveled to Minneapolis to see how and where they play. This last year, my of his career and contributed 40 play the Augsburg College Auggies favorite memory had to be the night in which saves. in two games on Dec. 30 and we rode The Slingshot and The Skycoaster, and Regarding their performances 31. The Vikings were defeated in sweet-talked our way into free t-shirts. the first game 9-4 but came back against the Auggies, junior goal- tender Michael Baldino comment- the next day and won an over- Can you elaborate on what it means to be ed, “The first game we did not time thriller 1-0. Lawrence’s overall in the #LUBBallFam? execute very well defensively. We record now stands at 5-5-3. The #LUBballFam really is what it says. We did a good job of coming back the In the first contest, the Vikings are truly a family. We have “family” printed on next day and turning up the inten- kept it close at the beginning. With our practice shorts this year. I know that I can sity on the defensive end by not goals from senior Matt Hughes, count on every single member of this team and allowing a goal. While we wish we freshman Patrick Coyne and junior they can count on me, just like a family. We all scored more, it’s always good to Brad Scurfield, the Vikings trailed enjoy spending time with each other because we pick up a win.” 4-3 midway through the second have a great group of guys and we all gel. Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke period. Then a scoring burst from Now the Vikings face their biggest challenge in the confer- the Auggies helped them take What are your team’s goals for the season? ence, Adrian College. The Bulldogs over. They scored four consecu- Every year we have the same goals: win the MWC, get into the national tournament and win the whole are a traditional powerhouse in tive goals. Senior Ben DiMarco put thing. I know these may seem unreachable, but if that is not the goal for any team on any level, then that the Midwest Collegiate Hockey one in the net to stop the scoring team will never achieve that goal. streak, but it was too little too late Association Conference and were the NCAA runner-ups last year. as Lawrence was unable to catch Do you have a pregame routine? What is it? What pumps both you and the team up before games? Lawrence will travel all the way to up. Any big post game celebrations or traditions? Adrian, Michigan for two games After a tough defeat, the I always take a pregame shower, followed by shaving and brushing my teeth with Chris Siebert. Drew on Jan. 13 and 14. “We are defi- Vikings came back the next day Shaw was doing it when I was a freshman, so I tried it once and had a great game, so it has stuck with nitely pumped up for these games. and battled to overtime, as nei- me since. As he would tell you, look good, smell good, play good! ther team was able to score during When two good teams play against each other, it’s usually the special regulation. Lawrence went on the I just want to take this opportunity to say to all of the fans, teachers, faculty, staff, trainers, manag- teams’ play that decides the out- power play during overtime when ers, friends, coaches, teammates and my family, who have made this experience worth so much, thank come,” added Baldino. “We need an Augsburg player got penal- you. ized for slashing, but 13 seconds to play hard, execute very well and later, LU sophomore Paul Zuke was take advantage of their mistakes.” whistled for interference. With a four-on-four match between both The Lawrentian 12 variety Friday, January 13, 2012 The Lawrentian Editor-in-Chief: What’s on your iPod? Tom Pilcher Business Manager Kevin Lokko

The Best of the Worst of 2011 Managing Editor: Mya Win

News Editor: Bridget Donnelly Though I don't actually have things — Rebecca Black’s “Friday” and heavy-riffing, illegal down- 3. The Grammys still suck any of the following items on my endured whirlwinds of scrutiny, load hating metalheads Metallica Wisconsin’s favorite son, Associate News Editor: iPod, a lot of people certainly do. but somehow managed to be con- actually happened in 2011. Based Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, got Will Doreza The question I'd like to ask is, tinuously played on YouTube and on German playwright Frank some controversial headlines from Features Editor: "Why?" brought up in the media. Heck, Wedekind’s play of the same name, his quotes about the Grammys — Tammy Tran even my musically-inclined Plantz “Lulu” is a beautifully deranged basically that they suck. In the end, 1. Rebecca Black, “Friday” hallmates of last year kindly greet- collection of lackluster riffing and Vernon and the Bons were nomi- Opinions & Editorials Editor: Okay, let’s be real. This song ed me on Friday mornings with incoherent talking/yelling. Lacking nated for four of them, including Kaye Herranen is catchy. Addictive, even. It eats their own renditions of the ear- in musical development and lyri- best new artist — despite having away at your brain and tears your worm tune. Musically terrible on cal togetherness, “Lulu” is a far cry already released two discs dat- Arts & Entertainment Editor: musical world apart. And whether almost every level possible, yet from the formerly storied careers ing back to 2007. Overall, Bon Justin Jones you give in to the unabashed bub- catchy as all hell, “Friday” really that Reed and Metallica have had Iver’s self-titled second LP was a ble gum hysteria that emanates off said something about the guilt- in their respective genres. Yet, as great listen and their subsequent Sports Editor: Cassie Burke it or not, you surely won’t forget it. inspiring love/hate dichotomy of both have distinctive sounds, Reed fame and acclaimed status is well In 2011, I don’t remember a single commercially popular music. Even and Metallica don’t exactly forfeit deserved. Yet, placed in the com- Photo Editor: song that had as large of an impact if it was just, “Which seat should any of what makes them them. The pany of Katy Perry, J. Cole, Bruno Tara Atkinson as “Friday.” Rejected for its ori- I take?” result is an odd coalescing of aged Mars and the Band Parry, it is evi- gins — 13-year-old-brat and fame- heroes, grappling with their per- dent that the Grammy selectors Associate Photo Editor: mongering parents are terms that 2. Metallica and Lou Reed ,“Lulu” sonal identities while collaborating didn’t look too far past the Top 40. Minh Nguyen probably come to mind — its lyrics Loutallica. The sound alone on a surprisingly heady, concep- To put it bluntly, the Top 40 charts — “gotta have my bowl/ gotta have makes one quiver. Yet, the (long- tual piece. don’t matter anymore and, conse- Layout Editor: Jamie Cartwright cereal” — and its overall delivery awaited?) collaboration of classic quently, America’s “most presti- — even autotune can’t solve some avant-garde rock talker Lou Reed gious” music awards don’t either. Associate Layout Editor: Megan Farrer

stares. “Think Old Testament...” many giggles were had as I lost nomenal. My recommendation Assistant Layout Editor: Paradise Finally, a kid went “Moses?” my voice from singing and sheer for anyone who finds themselves Emily Zawacki I'll take it, I thought. happiness. abroad with nothing to do and no continued from page 5 We grapevined in a circle, and Despite my discomfort with way to interact with locals: vol- Copy Chief: Emily Hamm think of was the grapevine. when I said that we usually put a being in a different culture and unteer to hang out with the kids. “The song that goes with this person on a chair in the middle, attempting to avoid situations You won't regret it. Copy Editor: dance is in Hebrew,” I explained. they asked if they could make that seemed like they might kill Taylor Maccoux “Does anyone know what group a human chair to do the same. me — such as drinking the tap of people speaks Hebrew?” Blank Why not? Everyone got turns and water — the experience was phe- Assistant Copy Editor: Maggie Ward

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