April 27, 2016 Vol. 108 the davidsonian issue 19 The Independent Student Newspaper of Davidson College since 1914 Inside

NEWS

NPHC Fraternities and Sororities welcome new members through public presentations 2

LIVING DAVIDSON

Jacob Hege and friends spend 24 hours in the library 4

Preview of Union Board Spring Concert 4

PERSPECTIVES

New member of AKA shares her initial experience in the NPHC sorority 5 Pulitzer Prize-winner Jose Antonio Vargas speaks with students prior to his Thursday evening lecture. Photo by Bill Giduz. Jimmy Tabolsky argues for true Jose Antonio Vargas speaks about the plight of gender-neutral housing 5 undocumented Americans YOWL AJ NADDAFF Professor questions absence reform. Te series included a panel on migrant abeth Welliver ‘16, another student organizer. Senior Staff Writer and refugee ethics featuring Dr. Joseph Carens in On the morning of his arrival, Vargas spent excuses 6 February, a lecture and documentary on the bor- time with Ric Elias, the successful business owner ast Tursday’s lecture featured a gay, der between Mexico and the United States pre- of Red Ventures and the founder of the Golden 6 undocumented Pulitzer-prize winning sented by Dr. Miguel de la Torre in March, and Door Scholarship, which benefts undocumented What’s up with Nantucket? journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas. His talk fnally Vargas’ lecture this past week. students. Tanks to Elias’ eforts in education and demonstratedL an important step forward in the President Quillen, who has shown particu- career access for Deferred Action for Childhood Undercover investigation to fnd college’s history, addressing the intersectional lar interest in the concerns of undocumented Arrivals (DACA) students, fve current Davidson nature of immigrants’ identities, documentation students, regarded the event as “one of the most students are the benefciaries of his scholarship. out what actually happens dur- statuses, and the changing landscape of race in important lectures of the year,” encouraging all One of the recipients of the Golden Door ing course evaluation deliveries America. students to attend in a prior email. Scholarship, Itziri Gonzalez-Barcenas ‘19, said 6 Vargas’ lecture, entitled “Defne American,” In addition to his lecture, Vargas spent time that, as a direct result of Vargas’ lecture, she was was part of a series of conversations organized with students and faculty for lunch. He then met able to “gather the courage to speak about [her] by undocumented students and allies that began with students, staf, and faculty for tea during the personal experiences as an undocumented stu- SPORTS last year. During the 2015 fall semester, a team of day for more personal conversations, even asking dent in America.” faculty, students, and staf began to research how their opinions about his talk for that evening. Vargas’s lecture began with his powerful per- Davidson could better support undocumented John Michael Murphy ‘16, an event organiz- sonal anecdote. Te journalist colored humor David Sargent leads golf team students, leading to a training for staf members er, described Vargas as “warm and outgoing with into his narrative by saying, “In the last fve years through individual success 7 in student life. lots of energy.” what I realized is sometimes you have to risk your Tis spring, the focus was campus educa- However, Vargas cancelled a meeting with own life to free yourself from it. In college cam- tion: three lectures highlighted diferent stories Davidson’s undocumented students despite his See VARGAS Women’s tennis to A10 fnals 6 around immigration and the pressing need for rhetoric of commitment to them, explained Eliz- Page 2 Davidson community awarded for commitment to service COLLEEN KARLOVICH works tirelessly to inspire and communicate civic Abigail Gray ‘16; Anmar Jeerjees ‘18; the John’s through conference calls where they collected Staff Writer engagement eforts through direct service, advo- Island Service trip represented by Jasper Vaughn and analyzed data, and raised funds to launch cacy, and community involvement. Te Council ‘16, Reese Schafner ‘16, Jeremy Andreades ‘17, the Davidson Serves Alumni Service Initiative functions as an umbrella organization for thirty- Victoria Frost ‘18; Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.; Belle n Tursday, April 21, the Civic En- during National Volunteer Week in April 2015. one other service and social action groups on Raim ‘16; and Ashim Situala ‘18. gagement Council hosted their annual Tis year, the team coordinated over thirty-fve campus with student coordinators who act as Te Civic Engagement Center then honored Celebration of Service. Tis year, there service projects engaging 300 alumni in service liaisons between community non-profts and the students who work with the Ada Jenkins Owere a wide range of awards given to students, and civic engagement eforts. Te team was rep- student volunteers. Tis past year, the Center for Center LEARN Works program and have exem- professors, and alumnae. As Kyle Goodfellow, resented by Tom Caldwell, Cecil Clifon, Julia Civic Engagement was honored for the 9th year plifed what it means to be leaders in service. Te the Program Coordinator for the Civic Engage- Prosser, and George Shaw. in a row with the President’s Higher Education awardees were Nathan Argueta ‘16, Esther Lher- ment said, “Tonight’s event is a chance for us to Next, Dr. Riemer awarded the Outstanding Community Service Honor Roll, which recog- isson ‘19, Tomas McDonough ‘16, Alexandrea celebrate the exemplary service and civic engage- Partnership Award which honors a community nizes colleges and universities nationwide for Moseley ‘17, Julie Park ‘17, and Lena Parker ‘17. ment work in our community.” member, group, or organization who supports exemplary, innovative, and efective community Te recipients were excited about and thankful Following Goodfellow’s opening, President Davidson College students and their civic en- service programs. for their awards and recognition. Parker com- Carol Quillen gave a heartwarming speech about gagement eforts. First, the Center honored Dr. As the evening continued, Atchley and mented, “It’s an honor being able to have served living a life of courage and bravery in the face of Bri Nigel who has worked to provide medical Spauster recognized the 25th anniversary of the the Davidson Community for four years here. adversity, connecting Davidson’s ideals with that care to underinsured and uninsured individuals Be the Match on Campus organization at Da- Not many universities or colleges emphasize civic of recent guest speaker Jose Antonio Vargas. She in the Lake Norman area and strives to include vidson. Be the Match on Campus supports the engagement as much as Davidson.” applauded the audience for all of their hard work Davidson students in all facets of her work. She increasing need for delivering cures for blood Following the Leadership in Service award, and positive impacts on the community. has recruited new clinic staf and specialists to cancers through fundraising and typing drives Dr. Stacey Riemer presented the awards of dis- Next, Dustin Atchley ‘16, the outgoing Civic expand interpretation services for the largely on campus. tinction. First up was the Alumni Service award. Engagement Council Chair, and Patrick Spauster non-native English speakers. Her leadership has Following the recognition, Atchley and Newly created this year, this award honors alum- ‘17, the incoming Civic Engagement Chair, intro- guided the Free Clinic of Our Towns at the Ada Spauster presented the “Leadership in Service” ni who enact exemplary service eforts in their duced a video that highlighted Davidson’s service Jenkins Center and the Free Clinic of Our Towns award, which is given to those who exemplify a communities. Tis year, the Center honored a programs and other Civic Engagement experi- student organization to new levels of high qual- commitment to service by inspiring others, in- team of nine individuals who have dedicated ences. Te video showed images from alternative ity patient care. Te second recipient was Lynn tegrating service into their daily lives, sustain- the past two years to building an alumni service break trips, Bonner Scholars programs, Service Hennighausen from Davidson LifeLine; she is the ing partnerships with community organizations, initiative from the ground up. During their 45th Odyssey, and the many other ways in which Da- President of this non-proft, which was formed and/ or developing programs to beneft the com- reunion, members of the Davidson College class vidson students give back to their community. in 2012 when the town of Davidson grieved the munity. Te awardees were as follows: Amelia of 1968 discussed what it means to enact a life of Subsequently, Atchley and Spauster spoke Anderson ‘18; Marlene Arellano ‘17; Will Byrd leadership and service. Following their discourse, See SERVICE about the Civic Engagement Council itself. Te ‘17; Jonathan Campbell ‘17; Delta Sigma Teta; the team met regularly over the course of a year Council is a group of student leaders, and it Page 3 2

News Page 2 April 27, 2016 Vargas lecture sparks reactions throughout student body pus’ there is a lot of talk about privilege, but to me confessed everything and prepared myself for the cally the most privileged undocumented person LGBTQ issues in an astonishingly short time— the most important part about privilege (because worst possible outcome,” Vargas said. in the country. to the issues facing undocumented residents. If we all have privilege) is what do you do to risk With the 400,000 people deported by the gov- For Anmar Jerjees ‘18, a founding member undocumented people “come out” and identify your own privilege? To get uncomfortable. To in- ernment each year, Vargas fgured that he would Davidson Refugee Support, Vargas’ discussion themselves publicly, perhaps we can transform sist on some questions people may not want to be an easy target. “I said to immigration and cus- of illegal bodies is inherently what his group ad- attitudes of fear and distrust into ones of accep- ask. As far as I’m concerned, I’ve been uncom- toms, I’m here, come get me,” explained Vargas. vocates for. “We as Americans must be willing tance and support,” remarked English professor fortable since I got to this country. I’m just shar- Afer four months of no news, Vargas became to share the opportunities provided to us with Suzanne Churchill. ing this uncomfortability.” restless. He questioned, “As a reporter, how do I refugees and migrants escaping their homeland Vargas explained that what remains missing is At 16 years old, Vargas landed his frst job, follow this up?” Eventually, he was able to per- in search of a better life,” he said. the infrastructure to connect the LGBTQ and un- subconsciously “breaking the law” by checking suade “Time Magazine” to publish his story on In addition, Vargas’ company Defne Ameri- documented immigrant communities. In this age the U.S. citizen box on his work form. Up until why they hadn’t deported him. can is a campaign devoted solely to this immigra- of intersectionality, the role of allies is essential. now, Vargas has checked that box 11 times. Te short reason that the government gave tion-awareness of encouraging people to come Above all, Vargas calls for us to risk our own It was in 2010, afer having published a “New stated, “We do not comment on individual cases.” out. “I have come out twice in my life and I have privilege and step outside our comfort zones to Yorker” profle of Mark Zuckerberg, that he be- Vargas claimed that a metaphor for how most no more coming outs to do,” said Vargas. connect to others, no matter how difcult it may lieved his professional career successful enough Americans think of those who are undocument- In terms of solutions, Vargas suggested that be to see eye to eye on the surface. to earn him citizenship status. When he realized ed, “so as long they are mowing your lawn or tak- frst we must change the culture in which people “I feel like we have to realize that people wake this still was not the case, he was faced with the ing care of your kids you’re cool. No problem. It’s discuss immigration, pointing to the culture of up everyday thinking about themselves and their choice of telling the truth or leaving the country. Mexico’s problem; it’s the border problem. You’re LGBTQ rights as a prime model for this problem. struggles, not mine. If I can’t connect to that, then Ignoring the 28 lawyers who advised against exonerated from it, right? Wash your hands, “I found his talk both galvanizing and intel- what am I doing?” Te alternative is to consume his confession, Vargas nonetheless chose to con- clean up,” Vargas said wryly. lectually sharp. I was impressed by the way he antagomism towards others. Aferall, “what other fess. “As they kept telling me not to, I kept saying Te more blatant reason Vargas was not de- applied the logic of “coming out”—which has choice do we have?” I have to do this. I owe it to my privilege. So I ported afer confessing: because he is unequivo- helped to transform national attitudes about

For some students, Vargas’ message was personal. Carlos Miranda Pereyra ‘18, who helped organize the event, appreciated Vargas’ visit, but believes approaching everything with a critical eye is important. Trough the following Perspectives piece, he discusses Vargas’ impact:

From the perspective of an undocumented regardless of how many people I share my story for straight, white, citizens/men. I run into a prob- American citizen majority. I want to make sure student, I did have a couple of thoughts related with, others will defne me as they see ft. Tey will lem here: I’ve lived with American citizens for the they don’t shut down before listening to my ar- to the topic at hand: Vargas is an exception to the judge according to their own logic and knowledge, past few years of my life. I don’t think I could ever gument. Of course, listening to me is optional to overall rule of undocumented people. I am also however incomplete, and they will act according to get closer to the citizen’s perspective than that, and them, but convincing them is not optional to me... an exception. When you mention college and that judgment. Tat action may be a phone call to so far, nothing. I’ve learned we all have problems not if I want to have a future here. Is it really fair documentation in one place (including my schol- ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), an and no one likes having more problems than they that I have to worry about your feelings when you arship: Golden Door Scholars), you also have to insult, or even a vote. You don’t have to know me do. We get rid of them rather than take them on. didn’t care about our lives? I guess, overall, perhaps mention the 65,000 undocumented students that or directly hate me to have an impact on my future. From my experience, if people are not directly af- this is what Vargas is doing when he doesn’t men- graduate high school every year (Online College To those that don’t know about the other 11 mil- fected by a problem in a negative way, it is not tion everything wrong with our current system. He 2011). Of those, you then have to talk about those lion, who do those 11 million become afer watch- their problem. Tat’s what I see from the citizen’s needs to be dynamic, entertaining, and worthy of that did not make it to college or those that do not ing Vargas? I like that he attempted to break the perspective and it hasn’t helped any. I have to see the citizens’ time. And it angers me because I do qualify for DACA that do NOT have a Pulitzer misconception that all undocumented immigrants it through their eyes in order to get myself out of a it too. Are the sighs, gasps, and “I had no idea”’s Prize (USCIS 2016). What happens to those that are meek, mild-mannered Latinos working the hole I was thrown in at the age of four: a hole that, worth the spread of only the digestible parts of the didn’t too well on that one interview? Tey are land (or criminals that want to rape, pillage, and for centuries, has been dug by generations of selfsh plight? It’s practical, but it’s defnitely not just. the forgotten masses; Vargas doesn’t talk about murder). I think he does sometimes forget about people. But the citizen has to attempt to see it from Why don’t others come out and share their sto- them. Where do the overqualifed dishwashers the feld laborers and factory workers, though, and my eyes to dig me out of my hole. Tat’s so much ries, you may ask? Well, we do not all have a line go? their awful working conditions. What about deten- work without any reward. of prestigious newspapers to validate our worth Furthermore, while I appreciate his message tion centers or maquiladoras? Again, this is all stuf I do not believe that the severity of one’s is- (yes, some of us are more valuable than others of intersectionality for people and the complexi- he could not successfully ft into a one hour lecture, sues invalidate the existence of another’s or make according to the US, otherwise there would be no ties of our identities, I think it’s important to especially when they are not a part of his reality. them irrelevant. I do think, though, that if I had immigration priority system in place), nor do we mention the confict. Within immigrant commu- Tese things are a part of the reality of so many to choose a problem package, I choose the citizen’s, have a Pulitzer Prize. If Vargas is ever forced to nities, undocumented people face discrimination. other undocumented people, people that have been not because they don’t have any, but because the leave, I’d hate to be involved in the deportation of Even within undocumented communities, some through a lot more than Vargas (not attempting to undocumented immigrant has all the same prob- such a valuable American mind. Everyone loves an nationalities face even more discrimination: play oppression olympics here, but Vargas didn’t lems and sufer from the same afictions without American success story and he’d be a martyr for afro-descendants, indigenous people, women. have to deal with as many human rights violations the cool bonuses like healthcare, security, demo- millions. If you ever wonder why 2.5 million (some Tere is a general belief that some people are as many others) (Fiske and Carcamo, 2014). As cratic rights, etc. To add to this, I also have to that have been here for longer than you have been more deserving of the American tag than others much as I complain, I have had it relatively easy, worry not to anger the citizen so he likes me and American) people have been deported under the (in a way, Defne American is a way of fghting too and I’m not even sure whether I will still be able decides to keep me here. Obama administration, but Vargas is still chill- this), even outside of documentation. to live in the US at this point next year). Here’s my dilemma with Vargas’ message about ing here, maybe remind yourself of that. Whether Te above paragraph is mostly me complain- Tis brings me to my last point. I like that Var- overburdening the people with power -dare I say, Vargas likes it or not, he is the only undocumented ing. Vargas had an hour, and he is only one per- gas made his talk very digestible for the average “privilege.” For the past sixteen years of my life, voice many will ever listen to, though he does not son. He even claimed that he is only able to share citizen, but at what point is it too nice? I asked him those in power have never had to worry about represent us. his own story and no one else’s, which I appreci- a question about attempting to convince a citizen the mistreatment of the people that surround me. Tese are just a few thoughts and even all of ated. Te one problem with this, however, is that to share the burden of an inefcient/inefective im- Sure, pay them below minimum wage, they need them, but I ‘ve gotten pretty long already. Please no matter how much you make this claim, the migration system. How do you interrupt someone’s the money so badly, they’ll do the work. Sure, hold know that I think the event was overall positive claim will be made for you. He said that he de- cushy life to help you? He said something along the them hostage with threats of deportation. Sure, and that I am glad we were able to pull it of, de- fned himself before anyone else could. I like that. lines of having to see things through someone else’s verbally insult them as you eat the cheap food they spite the trouble at the end. While it may not be my It’s empowering. Te fault in this logic is that no eyes. At some point previous to my question, he picked for you. Yet, here I am, having to flter all voice, it is the voice of someone in a similar situa- matter how convinced I am about who I am, and also talked about how much burden is too much the information I give them to not overburden tion, and I think everyone needed to hear it. NPHC new member presentations introduce next leaders

EMMA JOHNSON AND OLIVIA DANIELS recently have been moving away from the term on campus, and the Kappas became the second Davidson’s NPHC organizations place strong “probate.” PCC Advisor Erica Urban explains: Co-Editor-in-Chief & Co-Editor of News NPHC fraternity at Davison in 2008. DST is the emphasis on protecting their traditions by main- “Te word is ofen associated with hazing as newest addition to Davidson’s NPHC organiza- taining a level of secrecy about their new mem- well, so there has been a shif in the last couple of tion; it was founded in 2011. bers’ preparation processes. Recently elected avidson is home to a variety of Greek or- years to change the language from probate to new Each Davidson NPHC chapter welcomes a president of DST Melissa Hayban ‘17 stated ganizations, including eating houses, fra- member presentation, which is a more accurate class of new members each spring with a new that her decision not to comment on her orga- ternities, and sororities. However, sever- description of what is happening, since the mem- member presentation. Tese events have always nization’s induction or preparation for their new alD fraternities and all sororities are unique in that bers have been initiated before the presentation been popular events on Davidson’s campus, and member presentations hinged upon respect for they are National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) occurs.” Today, these induction ceremonies have large crowds ofen gather to watch and congratu- the “years and years of history in the building of organizations. Tis denotes these groups as being been coined “new member presentations”. Dur- late the new NPHC members. Urban applauds these organizations and the history of African historically African-American and internation- ing these presentations, the new members reveal the events for drawing “peers from other schools, Americans in the United States.” ally recognized Greek sororities and fraternities. themselves to those in attendance, and they ofen parents, community members, and alumni all Joi Stevens ‘17, the current President of AKA, According to Davidson’s Patterson Court Coun- present history or cultural context to express the together to share their care and love for the or- explained how the induction ceremonies intro- cil (PCC) website, the NPHC was formed in 1930 meaning and unique style of their organization. ganizations.” duce new members to the broader community: at the historically-black Howard University in Probates also ofen include strolling and step- Beautiful matching outfts and masks are on “Our new members work very hard to join our Washington, D.C. and became incorporated in ping, and new members traditionally cover their display, and upbeat music ofen pumps through organization and are not allowed to discuss any 1937. Te council, composed of nine organiza- faces with masks prior to ofcially revealing their the space, attracting both the college and the wid- portion of the process with anyone outside of the tions, seeks to encourage each organization to identities on stage. er national community to view and congratulate chapter. Teir presentation to campus does not promote its own agenda regarding scholarship Davidson’s campus boasts four NPHC organi- the new members. AKA member Malaika Sim- only announce their membership into our or- and service, while recognizing camaraderie and zations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), mons ‘17 says that while the presentations are fun ganization, but also gives them the opportunity support among members. Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity (Alphas), Delta Sigma to watch, ultimately, “ the most important thing is to show some of the information they’ve learned NPHC organizations are particularly known Teta Sorority, Inc. (DST), and Kappa Alpha Psi how the new members are integrated into the ev- and their passion for the organization. for their induction ceremonies, colloquially Fraternity, Inc. (Kappas). Te Alphas were the eryday functioning of the chapter and the entire See NPHC known to people outside of these organizations frst NPHC group on campus; it was founded in organizations as a whole - socially, economically, as probates. However, the NPHC organizations 2003. AKA followed as the frst NPHC sorority and scholastically.” Page 3 News Page 3 Davidsonian.com

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Continued from Page 1 recipient, Dr. Rebeca Fernandez, focuses on lan- Time Reported Description / Location guage development and academic socialization losses of fve residents due to suicide. Starting an of linguistic minorities. She has been one of the 4/21/16 at 1500 hrs Larceny of Property (Bicycle) at initiative led by town leaders and citizens, Da- main drivers in developing an ELL programs in Baker. vidson LifeLine was founded to promote suicide Cornelius Elementary School. She provided Da- prevention and mental health awareness. vidson Students the opportunity to develop ELL Further Investigation. Next, there was the Sustainability Award, literacy curriculum and serve as weekly tutors. which honors those individuals or groups who Te program has been able to boost the students’ have shown commitment to the sustainability of literacy enough in two months to ensure that all 4/21/16 at 1657 hrs Poss. Of Malt Beverage Underage/ a program enabling its future growth and devel- ten of the students were promoted to frst grade. College Policy Violation at Belk. opment. Tis year, the Center honored the lead- Te second recipient, Dr. Lauren Stutts, is ership team of Relay for Life represented by An- known for her work with college student resil- Dean Referral. drew Slade ‘16, Matthew Gilliland ‘17, Elizabeth iency, health and well-being. Tis year, she incor- Helzberg ‘18, and Carley Porter ‘16. Afer years porated community elements into her Medical of inclement weather that directly impacted at- Humanities course entitled Health Psychology tendance at their annual fundraising event, the and the Obesity Epidemic. Her students have 4/21/16 at 1605 hrs Poss. Of Marijuana/Poss. Of Drug group was determined to execute their most suc- completed 11 group projects including cooking Paraphernalia/Poss. Of Malt Bever- cessful fundraising event. By securing the usage classes with Davidson Refugee Support, a weight age Underage at Tomlinson. of Baker Sports Complex, the organization saw training program at he Pines, a nutritional pro- a record 230 Davidson College students, faculty, gram at Mooresville Elementary School, and Dean Referral. and staf and raised over $32,000. many more. Subsequently, Dr. Reimer presented the Last but not least, the Unsung Hero award was Dreams into Action Award, which honors those presented to someone whose personal service who make their vision for service a reality. Te commitment may go unnoticed. Tis year’s re- 4/21/16 at 1659 hrs Poss. Of Marijuana/Poss. Of Drug award was given to the Davidson Refugee Sup- cipient, Philip Yu ‘16, has consistently gone above Paraphernalia/Poss. Of Spirituous port group represented by Hayden Bates ‘17, and beyond in his work through his commit- Liquor Underage at Watts. Anmar Jerjees ‘18, and Aman Madan ‘17. A few ments with the Bonner Leadership Team, serving months ago, this student group developed from as a SEED20 Ambassador, volunteering for two Dean Referral. passion, concern, and personal connection with years with Sow Much Good, and Ada Cooks. He individual sand families afected by the Syrian also served as the Logistics leader for the Food Refugee Crisis. Today, they work multiple times Symposium, helping ensure the event’s success. per week with nearly 100 refugees in the Char- Te Celebration of Service was a spectacu- 4/24/16 at 1823 hrs Larceny Misdemeanor (Dufe Bag) lotte area, fostering instruction in English and lar event that highlighted the work of a wide at Duke. relationships among refugees and Davidson Col- variety of students, professors, and alumni. Te lege students. Davidson community continues to showcase its Afer the Dreams into Action Award, the achievements and commitment to civic engage- Engaged Scholarship award was presented to ment and, and all of these students hope to con- two faculty members who integrate community- tinue their dedication to service into the upcom- based learning into their curriculum. Te frst ing academic year.

Davidson Refugee Support leaders pose with their award. Photo by Bill Giduz. Julie Park ‘16, Lena Parker ‘17, and Will Byrd ‘17 display their awards. Photo by Bill Giduz.

the amount of hard work and dedication that preparation may range among the four organi- NPHC continued from Page 2 goes into the presentations, applauding the new zations, all of Davidson’s NPHC groups share a members’ commitment to their demonstra- common pride in their presence and infuence Interested in writing tion. When asked about the impact of the new on campus. Stevens discussed AKA’s focus on member presentations at Davidson specifcally, service, emphasizing their work with Stop Hun- It is also an opportunity to thank those who he explained that because it is such a small cam- ger Now and Let Me Hear Your Body Talk; these for the Davidsonian? helped them through the process, such as current pus, each presentation is “intimate,” encouraging are nonproft movements seeking to address in- members, our advising AKA graduate chapter those around to stop and view the performance. ternational hunger and issues with body image (Alpha Lambda Omega), and family and friends. Atchley also discussed the importance of “build- and mental illness, respectively. Bustos reiterated Contact Emma By the end of the show, the campus knows who ing brotherhood” within the fraternity, and hopes Stevens’ message, expressing her desire for AKA the new members are and have a sense of how that the new members will continue the legacy of to continue enacting positive change on campus Johnson at emjohn- hard they worked for their membership.” the Kappas on Davidson’s campus. and in the world, serving mankind as they go. Additionally, new AKA member Heidi Bus- From a faculty perspective, Assistant Dean of At Davidson, Jefries applauds the leaders tos ‘18 spoke to the honor of becoming part of Students Ernest Jefries discussed his experience and students who make up NPHC organizations, [email protected] such an organization. She expressed the priority as an active member of and advisor for the Al- claiming that “our chapters here at Davidson of academics, and the strong camaraderie she en- phas. He described his afliation with the group make up some of the best chapters in the national or Matt Landini at joys with her fellow AKA members. “Words can’t as life-changing, and he emphasized the ways in organization.” Te NPHC sororities and fraterni- explain how much it means to me to be an AKA which his brothers “pushed and challenged” him ties on campus bring recognition and respect to woman. I know I have a lot of work ahead of me, to “bring out potential that [he] didn’t know [he] the representation of the organization’s values of malandini@david- but forming part of the sisterhood is what makes had.” Like Urban, he described how Davidson’s service, pride, and community, and through the it very special, especially having this long-lasting NPHC groups bring a variety of cultural back- most recent new member presentations, these bond with my sisters.” grounds and elements to the college, and “con- organizations continue to highlight the leader- son.edu. Additionally Dustin Atchley ‘17, current nects the community to the outside world.” ship and dedication of Davidson students to President of the Kappas, similarly emphasized While new member presentation formats and those on a national level. living davidson Page 4 April 27, 2016 What happens when you spend 24 hours in the library?

JACOB HEGE membered I do not return my bed at the end of STAFF WRITER this evening. SOS. 10:57 pm: Te frst tears have been shed by Sarah. t all started one fateful day when Perry 11:09 pm: I spoke to my lawyer and I cannot Keatley ’18 challenged a group of friends legally write about this hour in the school paper. and me to spend 24 hours in the library Love you mom and dad! beforeI the school year ended. It made sense – we Saturday spend so much of our time there doing work al- 1:00 am: People are still doing work and three ready, it shouldn’t be too hard to sleep and eat people have entered the library since midnight. there as well, right? Sarah Von Euler ‘18, Helena We have stayed for the most part in our study Jones ‘18, Ann Keating ‘18, Perry, and I decided room in the back corner of the second foor and take on the challenge starting Friday evening haven’t been loud. No complaints (i.e. yik-yaks) (April 22nd). It was the perfect day – a Friday so far. night so not too many people would actually 4:30 am: Afer approximately two hours of be in the library and, on top of that, it seemed capture the fag, we have fnally gone to bed in like half of the student body was away at various a group study room. Tat is everyone except for fraternity formals. If there was ever a weekend Perry. Perry has barricaded herself in Studio D. where our shenanigans would not be in the way, I’m not joking. this was it. 12:37PM: Woke up. We began our journey at 6:50 pm. I attempted 1:20PM: Shout out to Mattie Engleby ’19 for (Fom lef to right) Perry Keatley ‘18, Ann Keating ‘18, Jacob Hege ‘18, Elena Jones ‘18, to keep a log of what was happening every hour bringing us pizza. Te true MVP of the 24-hour on the hour—a plan that quickly deteriorated. Library Challenge. and Sarah von Euler ‘18 - all smiles afer spending 24-hours in the E.H. Little Library. However, this is what I recorded: And that’s all I logged. Pathetic, I know. But, Photo by Kelly Grifn ‘18 Friday hey! I did a fair amount of work on Saturday so 7:50 pm: “Wait, you mean it has only been an really this was the most productive weekend of hour?” It’s amazing how slowly an hour passes my entire Davidson career thus far. Honestly, the when you aren’t doing any work. Our plan had experience was not awful. Everyone I have men- been to do work until the late evening when we tioned this feat to has had some sort of response would just watch movies and hang out, but the like, “What?! Why???” or “Do you hate yourself?” fun started right away and no one actually did While I would defnitely never do it again, I think work Friday (except Perry Keatley, to everyone’s I speak for us all when I say we had fun and that surprise). it really didn’t seem like that much of a challenge. 10:32 pm: I low-key already forgot about this Te worst part? I cannot think about the library article. UNO is taking multiple hours. I just re- now without immediately needing to take a nap.

Matt and Kim to perform Spring concert Tursday evening MARY PORTER Students can look forward to the high-ener- EDITOR gy and party-like atmosphere that their concerts create. Additionally, their live performances are famous for their incorporation of samples from his Tursday evening starting at 7pm, other artists including Beyoncé and Jay-Z. American indie dance duo Matt and Kim Matt and Kim have performed at numerous will be performing on the PCC lawn. festivals, including Bonnaroo, Coachella, and TPresented by the Union Board Premier Concert the Firefy Music Festival. Tey have released Committee, Matt and Kim will be this year’s ea- 5 albums. Grand, their 2009 album, featured gerly anticipted Spring concert performers. one of their most popular singles “Daylight.” Matt Johnson and Kim Schifno, who came Also featured in Grand is there single “Lessons together in 2004, hail from Brooklyn, New York. Learned.” the video in which Matt and Kim strip Matt plays the drums while Kim takes the role naked in New York’s Times Square. Teir video of vocals and keyboard plaeyer. Teir sound is won the Breakthrough Video Award at the 2009 a fusion of punk-pop, dance-pop, and hip-hop MTV Video Music Awards. Tey released their genres, giving their music a distinctly upbeat ffh studio album New Glow in April 2015. and energetic tone.

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Courtesy Photo perspectives page 5 April 27, 2016 Davidson needs truly gender-neutral housing JIMMY TABOLSKY not heterosexual, the same-sex roommate rule along better with women. My freshman year, year, but overall, the default single-gender disregards the separation heterosexual stu- no halls were gender-neutral for first-years, residence halls and mandatory single-gender t the start of this aca- dents enjoy between where they find friends and the all-male hall I lived on did not broad- roommate pairings hindered my adjustment demic year, I was glad and where they find significant others. en my social realm the way it did for my hall- and comfort at Davidson. The policies do lit- to hear that David- In addition, mandatory same-sex room- mates. Most first-year students befriend their tle to strengthen and expand friendships for sonA extended gender-neutral mate pairing privileges and prioritizes same- roommate and their hall-mates before anyone people who are friends mostly with the oppo- housing to several new halls, sex friendships over opposite-sex ones. This else. They eat their first meals at Commons site gender. including first-year dorms. preference is not found together, they play Moving forward, I do not think David- In these spaces, students may only in housing, but Flickerball together, son, or any other college, should be content choose to live together on the same hall and also in all aspects of our they share a lounge, with gender-neutral halls. Although I applaud use the same bathroom, regardless of their social lives. It is why and they go down the this move, it is only the first step. We must gender. As a tour guide, many families I speak we have gender-specif- ...the fact that hill together on the begin to allow men and women to room to- with are happy about this option and hail it as ic Greek organizations weekends-all activities gether-- not just in apartments or suites where progressive. Given the fact that college cam- and residence halls, and men and wom- I participated in. there are only single bedrooms, but together, puses are populated by young adults, labeling beyond Davidson’s cam- Yet for me, and in shared bedrooms. I don’t think of this as a pus, why we have gen- “ for other men who are “risky” move on the college’s part, since the something as “progressive” usually is a good en still cannot thing. Undoubtedly, the College had progres- der-specific social cir- friends with mostly current policies around student safety and sive ideals in mind when expanding its gen- cles, book clubs, athletic share rooms at women, all-male social sexual health would still be in place. We are der-neutral living spaces. However, the fact groups, etc. It assumes scenes do not benefit all adults, so if heterosexual partners used this that men and women still cannot share rooms that men automatically Davidson means me the way they are living arrangement as a way to live together, at Davidson means much work still needs to have more common in- intended to, or the way that is their responsibility. Gender-neutral be done. terests with other men they do for many men. roommate pairs will illuminate the similar- Our current housing policy holds that than with women, and much work still I always enter with an ities men and women have rather than the residence halls, suites, and apartments can be vice-versa. By having added level of discom- assumed differences. It will provide more in- gender-neutral, but individual rooms cannot our “default” housing needs to be fort, knowing that I clusive social environments for all students be. This policy reinforces the heteronorma- option be gender-spe- would be more myself with varying interests and friendship styles. tivity that dominates and constructs our en- cific halls, first-year done. in an all-female space And it will finally be a step towards equalizing tire social sphere. Prohibiting men and wom- men generally befriend because I find that I the prioritization of opposite-sex friendships en from living together is based only on the men, and the same goes tend to have more in with same-sex ones. outdated idea that men and women sleeping for women, on the premise that the two are common with women. Freshman year I had to That is what I would call progress. in the same room and dressing/undressing more different in personalities than they are branch out and establish myself, since I found near each other will inevitably lead to some similar. most of my friends completely independently Jimmy Tabolsky `18 is a Political Science sort of romance. It assumes that everyone is Most of my friends are girls. Fortunately, of my freshman hall. Even this year, most of and Gender & Sexuality Studies double ma- heterosexual, and that any opposite-sex pair- I get along really well with my current room- my friends do not live on my residence hall. I jor from Mint Hill, North Carolina. Contact ing is inherently sexual. For students who are mate, but I generally gravitate towards and get did manage to establish my new life freshman him at [email protected] How AKA has helped me continue to grow HEIDI BUSTOS moved away from my parents in Mexico, I was worked a part time job, was president of school. not as fluent in English as I was in Spanish. I multiple clubs, and graduated from my high Currently I have experienced a similar I lived independently had to learn a new language, and fast, in or- school as the valedictorian. When I think story in becoming a woman of Alpha Kap- since I was 15, but y’all der to catch up to my peers. Perfecting my back on this time in my life, and as I’m writing pa Alpha. Though my parents did not know know nothing about English took me about a semester, but I did it, this now, I remember the quote: “If you want much about Greek life, NPHCs, or even what “that.” If you did not attend and after I made it over that hurdle, nothing to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then a sorority does, they wholeheartedly support- the Alpha Kappa Alpha new could stop me. At 16 I was a full-time student you’ll be successful.” What you may not know ed my decision to become an AKA woman. membership presentation and a three-sport athlete. On top of that I is that this quote helped me survive high They knew that my decisions in life were well held on Sunday, April 17, thought out. I knew that I wanted to become 2016, you did not witness one part of a sisterhood where women empower of the most influential events in my life. This one another, promote long-lasting friend- new member presentation represents than the ships, and serve the community. The purpose, culmination of all the hard work that we put values and history of Alpha Kappa Alpha So- into AKA. It represents the accomplishment rority Incorporated made my choice clear. of becoming an AKA woman. I must say that The road was long, as anyone who saw how it is something I am dearly proud of. much memorization and choreography went The road was not easy, yet neither has my into our probate could imagine, but AKA was life been. Living without my parents from definitely worth it. I’m now an AKA wom- an early age was extremely difficult and that an with everything that I’ve got in me, and I change was a turning point in my life. I be- would choose to do it all over again. I’m proud came a very independent woman, getting in- to say that I form part of this illustrious orga- volved in my high school in order to forget nization and looking back to when I was con- that I wasn’t with my parents. I pushed myself sidering joining the sorority, I’ve seen myself to the limit, trying to succeed in every part of grow and change so much. My life has been my life in order to make my parents proud. full of challenges but nothing can stop me, I never wanted them to have to worry about especially now that I have the support of an me making poor decisions. I lived with the entire sisterhood. mentality that if it is humanly possible, why not do it? So I did, I did lots of things. I was Heidi Bustos `18 is a Latin American accepted to Davidson. I earned a scholarship Studies and Anthropology double major from to attend it. I made history in my high school Chicago, Illinois. Contact her at hebustos@ and in my family. davidson.edu It was a struggle at first because when I Photo of Heidi Bustos by Tommy Rhodes the davidsonian staff editors-in-chief Emma Johnson Matt Landini news editors Olive Daniels Kate McNaughton Steffaney Wood living davidson editor Mary Porter perspectives editor Erin Davenport yowl editors Paul Henderson Sophie McHugh sports editors Ethan Faust Jason Feldman photo editors Shea Parikh web editors Sabrina Cheema Bridget Lavender business manager Austin Newsome graphic design editor Sophia Smith The Berries and Cream issue

Volunteering to Deliver Evalua- tions: What’s That Loser’s Angle? Page Logan, You Prick Man Who Has Never Had Any- thing Nice To Say Still Hasn’t Said Anything At All Page 4 Matt and Kim Drawn to David- This Issue Brought to You By: A Sincere Interest In Trains The DaviDsonian son’s Sense of Com- Man Trapped in Nantucket Nectars Factory Prints Professor Suspects Foul Play Afer Absence munity, Faculty- Cries For Help Under Bottle Caps Excuse E-mail Cites Natural Disaster Student Ratio Page 7 Nantucket Nectars, famous for its diluted juice products, has recently come Dr. Gregory Williams, a professor of Biology at Davidson College, felt that New Decree under fre for spreading misinformation about its hometown of Nantucket, something was amiss afer receiving yet another e-mail from Joseph Clark Massachusetts. Among its ‘fun’ Nantucket facts printed on the underside of its ‘17 that detailed the reasons behind his absence. Te e-mail included Clark’s Requires Adults in bottle caps, the likes of which include riveting tidbits such as “‘Sconset Golf harrowing account of being Summit To Possess Club is one of the top ten oldest public golf clubs in the United States,” some pinned beneath a fallen boul- not-so-fun reports have slipped in. der outside of Watts and his Funky Hat, Blonde “Check out this one I got,” reported Nantucket consumer Grace Wheeler, subsequent struggle to fend “It says, ‘I have been trapped in the Nantucket factory for 3 months now. No of a horde of vultures whilst Toddler amputating his crushed leg. Page 19 escape. Tey are watching.’ And this one just says ‘Help’. I don’t get it. I’m here to sip on some mediocre OJ and learn about Nantucket, not get involved in some Te message, sent 10 minutes serious shit.” before the beginning of Dr. Liking Rock Music William’s 8:30 “Human Biol- From The 60s and ogy” class, is the most recent in a string of increasingly 70s Is Unique To You intense e-mails that have ex- Page Stones plained Clark’s inability to reach the classroom. “Normally I am under- Kid That Carries standing of illness, and the Extra Lead For His occasional inability to rouse oneself in the morning,” said Mechanical Pencil Dr. Williams. “Joseph has Shockingly Friend- just had such a rough go of it recently, with last week’s less alligator infestation and his Page 5 bout with the black plague earlier in the semester, I have Union Fireplace really tried my best to accom- “Tis one just says ‘Help’... I’m here to sip on some modate the challenges he has Logs Bitter About faced. But something just mediocre OJ and learn about Nantucket, not get Purposeless Exsis- seems fshy about him send- involved in some serious shit.” ing the e-mail so close to the “I felt especially sorry for tence beginning of class. Also, how Joseph when he told me that Page 2 could he type and perform While some, like Wheeler, simply wish to steer clear of what they perceive to such a gruesome, painful his parents had divorced on be a dire legal situation, others consider it to be a publicity hoax. procedure?” the same morning his car had Our Founder: “I was skeptical when I got a cap claiming that ‘Between 1815 and 1860, According to Williams, more than 1.3 million barrels of oil were brought to the island by whale ships,” Clark’s e-mails began stream- been set on fre by a group of stated sophomore Miranda Lackley, “Now they’re telling me that they’ve got a ing in afer the frst week of nomadic, wild children.” bona fde kidnapped man trapped in the Nantucket factory? As if. Everyone classes, most of them citing knows whale ships are notoriously slow. And I just don’t believe that the Nan- typical excuses such as a sud- tucket workers would kidnap someone.” den cold. As Clark’s e-mails persisted, however, it appears that he felt a need to As the products continue to roll out, more clues have arisen regarding what up the stakes in an efort to maintain William’s sympathy. has now been dubbed ‘Te Bottle Cap Caper’. What started as simple factoids “I felt especially sorry for Joseph when he told me that his parents had like “Nantucket resident Carter Redford has been abducted from his small bun- divorced on the same morning that his car had been set on fre by a group of galow” have quickly escalated to vague threats such as, “for only $240,000, Nan- nomadic, wild children,” continued Williams. “But something just feels strange tucket will release Carter Redford from captivity” and “Nantucket, MA is now about this most recent e-mail. I mean, this is absence number, what, seven- home to a dead man.” teen? I can’t believe his body could have taken so much abuse.” When contacted, the Nantucket Nectars corporation refused to comment Unfortunately, Joseph Clark could not be reached for comment, claiming Mary “Quickpen” Gaskins on the suspicious developments, but were excited to announce the release of a in an e-mail to our staf that he had recently had a “nasty run-in with a druid” 1891-1983 new favor, Blood Orange. on the path between Belk and Commons. “At least he had the courtesy to assure me that he would try and get the “F@#k those kids that volunteer to bring in the faculty evaluations. I notes from one of his classmates before next class,” said Williams. mean, like, what’s their angle, you know?” We will never forget you. Guy Okay With Alternate Universe Because of Slightly Improved GPA

Following a several day drug-induced trip, “It took me a while to get used to having Dave Mayfeld ’18 has reportedly awoken in an brown hair, you know,” continued Mayfeld. “I “alternate time line” with numerous diferences also never used to wear glasses before, so that’s from the reality he claims to have grown up in. been pretty diferent. I mean, when I take these Your Davidson Honor Section However, he claims to be okay with it because things of stuf gets blurry as shit! But its all Editors: now he has a B+ in Environmental Statistics. worth it for the grades. My GPA is way better Paul Henderson “For a while I was super freaked out man, I of now that I don’t have a fat B in that class!” mean seriously,” Mayfeld commented on Sat- Mayfeld reports that the hardest aspect of Sophie “Tunes” McHugh urday. “I did some serious acid, and when I the process was learning that the version of came to two days later everything was diferent. himself he now inhabits never purchased that My dad was now named Craig instead of Bill, sweet bubbler in Denver, and had instead spent Writers: my best friend Todd went to Vanderbilt and in the money on a Colorado Avalanche jersey. James Sheridan this dimension I guess I had never got around “God, this version of me sure had his pri- to buying my dog Scout. But I’ve learned to ac- orities backward. Hopefully this whole ordeal Danni Yoon cept all the diferences and everything because will give me the chance to turn this franchise around while also enjoying the benefts from it turns out in this reality I did a little bit better “I did some acid, and when I came to every- Note: The Yowl is a satirical on my Statistics midterm. B+ baby!” my bolstered transcript. I’m looking forward to supplement to The Davidsonian. Rather than trying to trip again in an ef- thing was diferent. But I’ve learned to ac- doing some good to this alternate Dave May- Hence, nothing in it should be fort to cross back over into his original dimen- feld. Tings are starting to look up.” taken as truth. Word. sion, Mayfeld’s superior Statistics grade has cept it all because now in this reality I did a strengthened his commitment to fully embrace bit better on my Stats midterm. B+ baby!” his new, alternate life. sports Page 7 Davidsonian.com

Sargent puts team frst despite individual success

IAN ROBERTSON just down the road in Cornelius, NC. Choosing Staff Writer amongst Woford, Eastern Carolina, and David- son, Sargent ultimately chose the latter, and has since not looked back. s a lifelong pursuit, David Sargent ‘16 Sargent had an immediate impact during has no recollection of the frst time he his freshman year, which featured an impres- touched a golf club. But from what he sive Top-10 fnish. Statistically, Sargent’s average Ahas been told by his father, who encouraged him round score of 77 was 5th best on what at the throughout his early development and played time was one of Davidson’s best ever teams. His countless rounds alongside him, Sargent frst be- growth and development at the college level has came acquainted with the game at the early age been steady and consistent since his frst year, of 2. However, any serious commitment did not with Sargent leading the team as the only indi- manifest until much later, with Sargent’s path and vidual this season with both a Top-10 and Top-5 future success not necessarily following the typi- fnish in tournament play. cal trajectory of a Division I athlete. He has overcome a variety of challenges to Although intermittently playing golf through- get where he is, although none have been more out his early years, his youth was more common- trying than the passing of his father during his ly occupied by basketball and football. It was not freshman year. “For that to happen freshman year until the 8th grade that golf emerged as the sport was extremely difcult,” Sargent said. “But being that would become his sole focus of his athletic able to to compete allowed me to continue to feel career. Evidently, such focus and commitment close to him. Te golf course is a place in partic- has remained impressively consistent ever since, ular where I always am reminded of him, given acting as an immeasurable but necessary key to how much time we used to spend there when I his ultimate success. was younger.” Acknowledging that Sargent competed in the Sargent’s resilience is trumped only by his hu- 2011 US Junior Golf Championships as a high mility, which is a testament both to his charac- school senior does not initially hold much sig- ter and the lack of complacency that drives him nifcance for those unfamiliar with golf. But once toward continued improvement. When asked Jordan Spieth, who won the amateur champi- about the highlights of his athletic career at Da- onships twice in 2009 and 2011, enters the con- vidson, Sargent all but ignored his multitude of versation, such a fact seems to hold remarkably individual accolades, instead solely emphasizing greater value. Sargent recognized the tournament notable team performances. as “a great experience,” noting that “being able Sargent pondered, “While it is very hard to to say I competed against Jordan Spieth while in choose just one moment, I would say it was our high school is continuing to become a better and performance last year at Conference that really better name drop.” Not to mention that just qual- stood out to me. Being able to hold the lead at ifying for the tournament required that Sargent Conference for the frst two rounds, especial- be amongst the nation’s best golfers, as evident by ly when nobody expected us to, was defnitely the fact that future U.S. Champion Spieth was the something to be proud of.” Sargent has been swinging a golf club since the age of 2, but he began to seriously focus on the winner. While recognizing that from a team stand- game beginning in 8th grade. Photo by Andy Simmons. In choosing where to continue his athletic point it has not necessarily been the Wildcats’ and academic career, familiarity had a powerful best year, Sargent is confdent they still have what so that’s what makes me really hopeful that we thing could happen as the season comes to a and pervasive infuence on Sargent, given that he it takes to win when it matters most. “We’ve al- can fnally pull it of.” With an attitude as deter- close. It is clear Sargent has never been one to go spent his whole childhood and high school years ways been extremely competitive at Conference, mined and resilient as Sargent’s, evidently any- down without a fght. Women’s Tennis makes run to fnals at A10 tournament

WILL JONES which included undefeated play in A-10 action, Te ‘Cats experienced a very strong regular when her opponent was forced to retire due to Guest Writer the Lady Cats headed of to the Lindner Family season, during which they posted an impressive injury (6-4, 6-7 [11-13], 5-0), bringing Davidson Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio for the Confer- 11-game win streak. However, according to Todd, to within one point. Jenna Brunner ‘17 contribut- ence Tournament. “Tings started to get a little lax on the court to- ed the clinching point in another riveting 3rd set he Davidson Women’s Tennis team “Our regular season record was a good boost wards the end.” Te win streak was snapped with match (7-6 [7-4], 3-6, 6-4). wrapped up a very strong season with a going in, but we knew we couldn’t take our re- a shut-out defeat at James Madison, followed by Davidson advanced to the semifnals to face 2nd place fnish at the Atlantic 10 Con- cords for granted,” related Ava Todd ’18, “We a 5-2 loss against Charlotte. It became imperative George Washington, who had upset the tourna- Tference Tennis Championships this past week- understood that the key was retaining the conf- that the Cats regain their previous momentum ment’s 2nd-seed in the previous round. Tanks end. Afer fnishing the regular season at 15-4, dence to carry through [the tournament].” and focus, especially with only one regular sea- to doubles wins from Cummer and Sarah Stein son match lef before the fnal meet. ‘17 (6-4) and the freshman duo of Centenari According to captain Laina Cummer ‘16, “We and Scholvinck (6-3), the Cats won the doubles turned our focus toward footwork and condi- point to lead 1-0. Te Lady Cats went on to roll tioning, which really paid of come tournament the Colonials in straight set victories from Anna time.” Te ‘Cats entered the playofs with the Catherine Feaster (6-4, 6-3), Laina Cummer (6-3, same goal they had all season long. “Te main 6-1), and Jenna Brunner (6-0, 6-4), advancing to goal was the process,” according to Todd, “We the A-10 Finals for the frst time ever. just needed to trust the process and keep doing Davidson fought hard against VCU in the what we had been doing all year to achieve suc- fnals. Afer VCU won the frst doubles match, cess.” And the ‘Cats acted on that goal, coming freshmen Centenari and Scholvinck came up big into the tournament in top form. once again to even the doubles score to 1 apiece. Tournament tennis is scored on a 7-point sys- However, VCU overcame Feaster and Ally Sexton tem. Tere are 3 one-set doubles matches played ‘18 in a hard-fought match to claim the doubles during each round. Whichever team wins two point. Te ‘Cats were supported by a strong vic- out of the three wins one point. Te rest of the tory from Brunner (7-6 [7-2], 6-4) and a clutch points come from the 6 singles matches, with one comeback win from Feaster (3-6, 7-5, 6-3), but it point for each win. Essentially, the frst team to 4 wasn’t enough to stop the Rams, as they went on points wins the match. to win their 4th consecutive A-10 title Te #3 seeded Wildcats routed La Salle in the “Coming into the season, we did not expect frst round with 4 singles victories from fresh- to go as far as we did,” said Cummer. Te cap- men Gabrielle Centenari ‘19, Megan Scholvinck tain and four-year veteran acknowledged that a ‘19, Cummer, and Todd. All four matches were coaching change two years ago contributed sig- won in straight sets 6-0, 6-0. Tis propelled the nifcantly to the team’s performance: “Our old Wildcats on to face Duquesne in the quarterf- coaches were really good at supporting us and nals. maintaining positivity, but the experience of the Taking down Duquesne proved a bit more current coaches made a world of diference in challenging than La Salle. Te Duquesne squad terms of helping us fne-tune our games coming took two of the three doubles matches to go up into college and improving our on-court tactics.” 1-0 early. Cummer responded with the frst sin- Te Wildcats will lose strong senior leaders gles victory of the day (6-3, 6-2). Anna Cather- in Cummer and Courtney McCray ‘16, but will ine Feaster ‘18 extended that lead to 2-1 with an return tournament stars Feaster, Brunner, Todd, Laina Cummer ’16 and Sarah Stein ’17 provided experience and leadership to a young Wildcat electrifying come-from-behind win in 4-6, 6-4, Sexton, and freshman phenoms Centenari and squad. Photo by Erik Schelkun. 6-3. Centenari fought hard into the third set, Scholvinck in the fall. THE DAVIDSONIAN

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David Sargent ’16 April 27, 2016 Photo by Andy Simmons