A Hamilton College Student Publication, Clinton, NY October 22, 2009 Volume L Number 7 THE SPECTATOR Mountaineer to Tell Story of Love, Loss by Katrina Rabeler ’12 ternate between writing about their Features Writer own adventures on Adirondack Adventure, trips we take in the fall “You can either live your life in to the Adirondacks and the adven- fear or you can live your life.” These tures of others,” Isserman explained. were Jennifer Lowe-Anker’s words Isserman recalled that two years of advice to those trying to under- ago, when Conrad Anker came to stand how she kept her passion for speak about Alex Lowe, the Kirn- life and adventure alive when her er-Johnson auditorium was over- husband, Alex Lowe, was killed in flowing. This year, the class read

PHOTO BY CHRIS EATON ’11 a mountaineering accident ten years Lowe-Anker’s book, and is looking Hamilton College Democrats and Republicans hold a debate on political is- ago. forward to her talk on campus. On Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., Jennifer “As the memoir of a climbing sues in the Red Pit of the Kirner-Johnson Building on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Lowe-Anker will be speaking in the widow, her book brings a different Kennedy Auditorium in the Science perspective to mountaineering lit- Center about her marriage to Alex erature, with an emphasis on rela- College Democrats, Republicans Lowe, one of the most well-known tionships, risk and loss, something American mountaineers. Lowe’s that you don’t often find in a run- career was filled with groundbreak- of-the-mill account of a triumphant Debate Health Care, Economy ing successes until his untimely expedition to this or that peak, and by Adam Fix ’13 ’12 downplayed the immediate ef- care of the United Kingdom as an death on Shishapangma in Tibet. I thought [it] would be interesting Lowe-Anker will also discuss for my students to read and discuss,” News Writer fects of the stimulus bill and instead example. asked how much of that stimulus Democrat Henry Anreder ’12 her life following the tragedy, in- Isserman said. While the politicians of today contributed to long-term economic began the foreign policy debate by cluding her marriage to her current Lowe-Anker’s story has it all: debate in the nation’s capital, the growth. The republicans argued for discussing President Obama’s dip- husband, Conrad Anker, who was mountains, love, tragedy, family politicians of tomorrow met in the the reduction of all corporate taxes lomatic efforts in the Middle East. Alex Lowe’s best friend. Jennifer and adventure. Her memoir recalls decidedly less glamorous Red Pit to five percent, claiming that such The democrats argued in favor Lowe-Anker is herself an accom- detail from her and her husbands’ of the Kirner-Johnson building for measures will create more jobs. In of Obama’s more diplomatic ap- plished mountain climber, and her lives. The title of her first and only two hours on Wednesday night for closing, Cheeseman claimed that proach in Iran while continuing to recent memoir, Forget Me Not, won book so far, Forget Me Not, comes the Hamilton College Democrats “we need to address long-term draw down military forces in Iraq. the 2008 National Outdoor Book from her and Alex Lowe’s favorite and Republicans debate. Moder- economic growth as opposed to They also praised Obama’s strong Award for literature. flower. In one of his letters to her, ated by Professor of Government short term amelioration of current support of the Israel-Palestine two- Lowe-Anker is coming to Alex once begged Jennifer, who Sharon Rivera, the debate focused problems.” state solution. The republicans saw campus on the invitation of James received her bachelor’s degree in on the key issues affecting America On the issue of health care their party’s foreign policy in a L. Ferguson Professor of History art, to paint the flower for him. today. reform, democrat Will Leubsdorf state of transition, claiming that Maurice Isserman. Each year, Pro- “My book is a memoir about Opening the economic de- ’10 said that health care takes up 9/11 prompted President Bush fessor Isserman brings an author of my life,” explained Lowe-Anker, “I bate, the democrats began by dis- 18 percent of the GDP, and 62 into the aggressive, intervention- adventure literature to campus for lived [with him] for 18 years before cussing the budget surplus and percent of personal bankruptcies ist strategy. They argued for the his Adventure Writing 111 class. economic growth of the Clinton are health care related. Leubsdorf importance of an active yet less “The students in the class al- see Lowe-Anker, page 7 administration, claiming that stressed the importance of a pub- visible American presence, specifi- policies such as the Bush tax cuts lic insurance option as well as an cally the use of the military to col- and Iraq War reversed that over- emphasis on preventive care to lect information and plan strategy all trend. According to the demo- curb the “skyrocketing” costs of rather than keep peace. crats, at current rates, the national health care. In response, repub- The final topic of debate dealt debt will reach 300 percent of the lican Brandon Moore ’12 quoted with the limits of federal authority gross domestic product (GDP) by Congressman Barney Frank (D): with democrats claiming that re- the year 2050. They asserted that “It is impossible for public and cent years produced an explosion the economic stimulus bill passed private options to coexist.” Moore of governmental power that can- under the Obama administration argued that private insurers could not be truly undone. Republicans is starting to reverse what they never compete with a public health focused on preserving power of described as a “very unstable bud- option, and socialized medicine the states rather than the federal get situation.” Representing the would inevitably lower the quality government, with the ultimate goal republicans, Thomas Cheeseman of care, using the universal health- of “optimizing human happiness.” HamPoll: First-Years’ College Expectations, Experience Differ by Kye Lippold ’10 diverse than their communities play a major role in campus social and Bret Turner ’13 at home. life, 64 percent thought it played HamPoll Members The survey received 126 re- a major role after they arrived at sponses, which equates to a 26 Hamilton. Similarly, 36 percent WWW.BANFFCENTRE.CA A survey of first-year stu- percent response rate. The survey of students expected fraternities Mountaineer and writer Jennifer Lowe-Anker will speak dents conducted last month by sample was self-selected, so re- and sororities to play a moderate in the Science Center Aud. on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. HamPoll observed that first-years sults may differ from the overall or major role on campus before generally found the transition to first-year population. arrival, and, after living on cam- OPINION: Faculty Faceoff: Ambrose vs. Rabinowitz 4 college life easy. However, al- First-years indicated that pus, 66 percent concluded they cohol and Greek life occupied a alcohol and Greek organizations played a moderate or major role. FEATURES: Campus focus on bike accommodations 6 much greater role in the campus dominated the social scene more Marijuana, other illegal drugs A&E: A mindbending campus experience 8 social scene than incoming first- than they expected before they and casual sex were all about 10 SPORTS: Water Polo treds water in inaugural season 15 years expected, and they gener- arrived. While 37 percent of first- INSIDE ally found Hamilton to be more years initially expected alcohol to see Survey, page 2 October 22, 2009 Page 1 NEWS THE SPECTATOR NESCAC NEWS (And Colgate, too)

by Amanda Jordan ’10 News Writer

Colgate University

Military veterans can now attend Colgate University without paying any tuition fees. Housing, books and supplies will also be provided free of charge. Veterans need to have served for at least three years of active duty since Sept. 10, 2001, or for at least thirty days before discharge for service-related injuries to qualify. As part of the “Yellow Ribbon” program, a component of the GI Bill, Colgate has made an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the cur- rent program, the government will pay for the most expensive

GRAPHIC BY KYE LIPPOLD ’10 tuition at a state public school. However, this is not enough money to cover tuition at many private schools. The college has agreed to contribute half of the difference between the Survey Shows First-Years See state school tuition and theirs, with the Department of Veter- ans Affairs matching the same amount.

Hamilton as “More Diverse” Connecticut College from HamPoll, page 1 reporting difficulty. Students liv- This distinction also applied ing in different dorms on campus to respondents’ views of their The Department of Justice gave $643,000 in grants to Con- necticut College and Yale University on Oct. 16 to address dents expected (see the full chart reported generally the same level groups of friends. Students of domestic violence issues and help protect women on campus. above). of ease in making friends relative color and varsity athletes were The money was deemed necessary after the death of Yale stu- When asked about their ex- to their expectations. more likely to view their friends dent Annie Le last month. The Office on Violence Against perience adjusting to college life Respondents from the first- at Hamilton as less diverse than Women and the National Institute of Justice, two divisions of overall, 82 percent of first-year year class reported strong study their groups of friends at home the Department of Justice, awarded the federal funds. Amy students found the experience habits, with 34 percent spending (with 46 percent of varsity ath- Martin, a spokesperson for Connecticut College, explained easier or about the same as they more than four hours on course- letes 33 percent of students of that the college will incorporate sexual assault awareness and expected. However, among the work per day. This workload color holding this view, respec- prevention programs into the campus culture with its $299,277 minority that reported a harder somewhat exceeded their ex- tively, compared to 23 percent of in grants. Martin also said that services on campus for victims transition than their expectations, pectations, with only 25 percent the entire sample). of violence will be improved. She emphasized that a focus will 21 percent of women found the expecting to work four or more Notably, first-years in this be placed on combating domestic violence, dating violence, transition harder compared to 10 hours per day prior to their arrival survey viewed Hamilton as more sexual assault and stalking. percent of men. on campus. diverse than did first-years in This difference by gender When asked about the diver- 2007. Thirty-six percent of re- was mirrored when first-years sity of Hamilton relative to their spondents from the Class of 2011 reported their ease of making home communities, 48 percent viewed Hamilton as less diverse Middlebury College friends. While 83 percent of stu- said Hamilton was more diverse than their home communities in After first using oil and then wood chips to heat its buildings, dents found making friends as than their home, while 26 percent a HamPoll survey at that time, Middlebury College is now using willow shrubs. For some time, easy as they expected, women said Hamilton was less diverse. compared to 26 percent of the the college has been concerned about its extensive reliance were more likely to report find- However, this question showed a Class of 2013. on wood chips as a fuel source (about 20,000 tons of wood ing social connections hard (20 sharp distinction by racial back- chips per year) contributing to deforestation in Vermont. In percent) relative to men (10 per- ground while controlling for oth- HamPoll, a student group that response to this concern, Middlebury decided to plant a nine- cent). Students with hometowns er demographics. Students who queries the student body about acre patch of willow trees. According to Jack Byrne, director farther from Hamilton were also identified as only white were 53 important topics, welcomes feed- of sustainability at Middlebury, and Business Services Director less likely to make friends, with percent more likely to say that back at [email protected], Tom Corbin, willow trees grow faster than many other species 26 percent of students reporting Hamilton was more diverse than and meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and branch out when they are pruned, making them an ideal difficulty, versus 13 percent of their home community, versus 25 in KJ 103. Please visit Ham- resource for cold-weather states. students from New York, New percent of students from other or Poll’s blog at http://hampoll. England and the Mid-Atlantic multiple ethnic groups. blogspot.com SA Update New Leadership of SK Films More light switches in dorms to save energy Rolls Out Weekend Movies by Russ Doubleday ’11 time of the students they employ Pieces, which kicked off the new by Eve Denton ’12 News Editor when the organization could have season. Student Assembly Correspondent run the showings itself with little “This weekend will be our After a tumultuous beginning effort. western weekend, and we’re Willner ’11 met with Mag- At the Student Assembly meeting on Oct. 19, the Facilities to the year, SK Films has secured showing the John Wayne classic narelli and SK Films and worked Committee reported that the Co-Op is equipped with far more new leadership for the semester Rio Bravo and Robert Altman’s out how to go forward with SK light switches than other dorms on campus in order to save en- and has begun to show late night McCabe & Mrs. Miller, which Films for the rest of this year. “Stu- ergy. Residents can very easily reduce the number of lights that movies on the weekends. When has been called ‘perfect’ by [film dent Activities wanted to keep SK are on. Physical Plant has responded to a request for all residence the student-run organization was critic] Roger Ebert,” Lauro said. Films because it gives students an halls to be outfitted similarly by stating that they intend to look left in the hands of only one stu- He added that their schedule is enjoyable non-alcoholic alterna- into the summer while renovating Keehn and South residence dent at the end of last year, ac- not complete yet, and he wants tive on weekend nights,” Willner halls. cording to Student Assembly suggestions from the student body said. Willner then held a Technol- The Student Interest Committee is also working on sev- Technology Chair Keith Willner (e-mail ideas to plauro). ogy Committee meeting and set eral projects. They have contacted the company that provided ’11 Director of Student Activi- Movies will be shown at 7 up an interest meeting. Pete Lauro The New York Times in McEwen and Commons, and are trying ties Lisa Magnarelli ’96 would and 10 p.m. on Friday, and 8 and ’12 became the new president of to have the newspapers delivered again. In addition, several not allow SK Films to simply 11 p.m on Saturday. The more SK Films in late September out large thank you cards have been created for the Central Oneida order movies of their choosing popular movie from the weekend of this meeting and is organizing County Volunteer Ambulance Corps (COCVAC), the Kirkland and let other students take care set will be shown on Sunday night movies for the rest of the semester. Fire Department and Kirkland Police Department as gratitude of everything else, as this student at 7 p.m. The first movies that were for the work they do for our campus. These cards will be avail- anticipated. Audio-Visual specifi- SK Films is named after shown two weekends ago were able for students to sign soon. cally did not feel it was prudent Samuel Kirkland, who founded to run the showings and waste the Dumb and Dumber and Five Easy the Hamilton Oneida Academy. Page 2 October 22, 2009 EDITORIAL THE SPECTATOR EDITORIAL THE SPECTATOR Editor-in-Chief Dear Admissions, Erin W. Hoener

Know Thy Traditions Production Editors Senior Editors Try to recall your senior year of high school: the joy and the pain of applying to an Lindsay Getman Bianca Dragan institution that seemed to hold your future in its hands. What was it about Hamilton that Danielle Forshay Elijah T. LaChance drew you to here? What was it that made your heart skip a beat every time the mailman Nick Stagliano Brandon Leibsohn drove down the street, hopefully bringing you an extra-thick envelope containing your congratulations? Though the deciding factor in choosing to spend four years at Hamilton differs among students, one thing sets us apart from the northeast, NESCAC, small liberal Layout Editor Editor-at-Large arts schools: Hamilton has soul, or at least we would like to think so. Ezra A. Rosenberg Kate A. Tummarello We fear that the tradition in which this soul should be firmly rooted is slowly disap- pearing. Some change is necessary, but too much can take us down a dangerous road. Opinion Editors News Editors Gone are the days when opposing class years mauled each other on the steps of the Chapel, Allison C. Eck Russ Doubleday and maybe it’s appropriate that some traditions are gone. Still, some of the historic ones, Kate Moore Thomas H.V. Yarnell such as the tug-of-war games played across the pond that formerly filled the quadrangle between Commons and South, are missed. Sports Editors Science & Technology Editor While it is understandable that certain traditions might fall by the wayside in the al- Daniel I. Greenberg Julia F. Litzky most-200-year history of Hamilton, even more recent traditions are quickly losing ground. Daniel A. Hagemeier Ben T. Trachtman In recent years, organizations such as the Streaking Team and events such as the Citrus Bowl have faced increased judicial sanctions and have even been explicitly banned from Features Editors Arts & Entertainment Editor the official tour-guide lexicon. Nora Grenfell Lily Gillespie Does the College truly believe that yammering on about student to professor ratios or Hadley Keller the number of tomes in our library will really set our school apart (especially when frazzled high school students and their parents are trying to cram multiple east coast schools into Photography Editors their Martin Luther King Day weekend)? Leave the FAQs for info sessions and glossy Advertisements Manager view-books; what makes Hamilton great are not just the statistics—although those aren’t Chris E. Eaton Nicholas T. Perry too shabby—but the eccentricities of the students, professors and staff. No other college Andrew Richardson on earth has Jeannie in the Diner (and on Facebook!), streakers who tiptoe by your study carrel and shush you during reading period or rabid, cross-dressing fans that heckle op- Website Manager Distribution Manager posing teams at basketball games. We believe that the College does itself a disservice in Tawanda Mashavave Nathan Fedrizzi seeking to avoid controversy rather than embracing the uniqueness of its student body. Some Admissions policies for tour guides strengthen the character of our community, Copy Editors: while others, in ignoring the everyday terminology of its students, willfully and foolishly Jessica Brown, Lauren Magaziner, Emma Taylor, Tyler discard an opportunity to share the rich and fascinating history of our school with pro- Roberts, Tiffany Schreck spective students. For example, the oft-repeated superstition that crossing the map on Martin’s Way will prevent you from graduating in four years has been propagated largely through tour guides, at the urging of the Admissions Office. Clearly, the Admissions pol- icy plays a significant role in dictating lore and tradition at Hamilton. On the other hand, st the policy discouraging the use of the terms “light side” and “dark side” suggests that we Celebrating our 161 year in print. are uncomfortable or even ashamed of these distinctions. Here at Hamilton, being “dark First published as The Radiator in 1848. side-y” or “light side-y” has so many ambiguous and ever-changing connotations (due in part to the incredibly dynamic student body that lives, works and studies in both of these locales) that no student would take offense to a tour guide referring to either side by its chromatic moniker. Of what, then, is Admissions so afraid? That “dark siders” will come Letters to the Editor Policy off as “weird” and Star Wars-obsessed? In fact, the name has its origins in electrical fail- ures that affected only the Kirkland side of campus, leaving our favorite concrete blocks THE SPECTATOR’S LETTER TO THE EDITOR SECTION IS DE- enveloped in darkness. Why not share this interesting tidbit of Hamilton history? To pur- SIGNED TO BE A FORUM FOR THE ENTIRE HAMILTON COM- posefully discourage the use of colloquialisms from our unique Hamilton dictionary is to MUNITY TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE CAMPUS, LOCAL, NATIONAL ignore the heart and soul of our student body as it has evolved over years of tradition. AND GLOBAL ISSUES. PIECES PUBLISHED IN THE SECTION Heads up, Admissions: we do have soul. It’s in our astronomically high alumni giv- ing percentages, the way we pack the uncomfortable benches of the Chapel for every a EXPRESS THE OPINION OF THE INDIVIDUAL WRITERS, AND cappella concert and the Ween oozing through the Opus speakers while a class debates ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE OPINIONS OF THE SPECTATOR, ITS the merits and pitfalls of canonizing literature. To ignore, or worse, specifically rewrite or EDITORS, OR THE MEDIA BOARD. 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October 22, 2009 Page 3 OPINION Should professors address campus events in the classroom?

It No Depends FACULTYFaceoff by Douglas Ambrose those classrooms. Our lives here allow by Peter Rabinowitz rectly, that listening to Mozart could Professor of History for plenty of time outside of class to dis- Professor of Comparative Literature provide some psychological relief. For- cuss community events. All professors tunately, we haven’t had any equivalent believe that our subjects contribute di- devastation at Hamilton, but even less Author’s note: I have presented versions rectly to the formation of educated men “Should professors address campus traumatic events—for instance, when, of this paper on two occasions, at a panel and women and to the preservation and events in the classroom?” I assume that in the 1980s, a dozen students were sus- at Hamilton College in April 2005 and extension of a humane and worthwhile the question really means, “Should pro- pended without a hearing for protesting again at a panel discussion sponsored civilization. To neglect those subjects, fessors depart from the syllabus to ad- our investments in South Africa—seem by DSJP in August 2007. to subordinate the mission to teach those dress campus events in the classroom?” severe enough to warrant flexibility in subjects to the latest issue swirling around And I’d hope that anyone at Hamilton the classroom. What if we, while sitting in my class us, is to abdicate our responsibility to our would give the same answer—“It de- 2. “Can the subject matter of the on colonial American history and dis- students in the most fundamental way. pends.” Certainly, the answer can’t course help students deal with the is- cussing New England town covenants, It is to allow us to indulge our political be simply “yes,” since many campus sues?” Even with less momentous were to learn that a world war would passions rather than restrain them, and events aren’t worthy of class time. But events (say, the Mexican Night party), begin tomorrow? What, then, would we to encourage among our students the no- just as certainly, the answer can’t be there are times when a course can pro- do with our remaining class time? tion that what they are learning in our an unequivocal “no.” Whatever our vide significant intellectual and person- For many professors, such a scenario classrooms is secondary to the topics commitments to the material we’ve al growth by offering ways of thinking presents the ultimate “teaching moment,” outside of it. It is both self-indulgent and promised to teach, we don’t have the more calmly and deeply about the is- that occasion when we decide to shift our nihilistic, for it promotes the notion that luxury of living in a world of clear ab- sue at hand. One reason for studying attention from the subject of the course literary theory, for instance, is that it to the topic from outside the course that offers insights into the complexities summons our attention. In the case of of interpretation (including reader re- our scenario—the beginning of a world sponse and authorial intention). Those war—we could focus on what brought us are precisely the kinds of insights that to this situation, what policies or prac- can that sharpen our understandings tices precipitated it. But in my colonial of (and our debates about) problem- American history class, I would, I pray, atic public announcements like the continue talking about New England Mexican Night invitation. Why avoid town covenants. For however attractive making that connection in class? Like- the concept of “teaching moments” might wise, suppose there were a major stu- be, however much those moments may dent protest against the artificial-turf help us to “connect” to students not as WWW.HAMILTON.EDU football field on the grounds that it teachers of specific subjects but as “mem- was anti-green. Under those circum- bers of a common community,” they ul- my concerns trump my professional re- solutes. Even apparently unconditional stances, it wouldn’t be inappropriate timately tend to reduce our classrooms sponsibilities, and it replaces the dispas- statements in syllabi (“No late papers if someone teaching an environmental to editorializing arenas, driven not by sionate, disciplined search for truth with will be accepted”) always have implied studies course reallocated some class our commitment to our disciplines and the personal preferences of individuals exceptions (for instance, the death of time to allow a discussion of how to to the knowledge of them that we should guided by nothing but those preferences. a parent). And even though faculty are determine what practices really reduce share with students, but by our politi- We all know that we’re part of the hired to teach in more or less specific our carbon footprint. cal reaction to the front page of today’s “real world,” and I am not arguing that fields, we’re also hired to promote the 3. “Has the event so agitated or newspaper or to the latest campus out- we, as individuals and as citizens, ignore College’s more general mission: “The distracted members of this particular rage. And they introduce an especially that world--far from it. But the classroom faculty is dedicated to the promotion class that it interferes with their abil- troublesome form of arbitrariness on the is not the real world. It is a place where, of academic achievement, integrity and ity to concentrate and work?” Steve part of the professor. through the rigorous and disciplined personal growth.” That involves more Orvis raised this point at a recent all- The structure of academia allows guidance of a professor, students learn than getting through a syllabus. campus forum, and he was right on tar- me to exercise discretion in a number of how to acquire the knowledge, develop So the difficult question is not get: if the campus event is obstructing ways. I decide what books my students the skills, and cultivate the imagination “should we address campus events?” the dynamics of your classroom, it’s will read, what documents they’ll exam- that will enable them to function in and but rather “when should we discuss probably a good idea to confront the ine, what I will base their grades on. As contribute positively to that world. Pro- campus events?” problem directly instead of pushing on a professional, I make those decisions fessors contribute most importantly to How would I decide? For me, the when no one is paying attention. You based on my assessment of the merits of that noble project by teaching what we first question would be, “Do the stu- can’t predict what might instigate such the texts—on the scholarship of second- have been trained and hired to teach and dents want to talk about it?” If the an- a reaction, but I’d hope that Hamilton ary sources and on the significance of what students pay tens of thousands of swer is “no”—if, for instance, this par- professors are alert enough to figure the primary sources—and on the merits dollars to learn. No one asked me what ticular event is something that they’re out when it is happening. The day after of the work that students produce. But my political, religious, or ideological bored with or that they’ve already Bush beat Kerry (and I realize that this what guides my decision regarding what commitments were when this college talked out—then I’d probably drop it was a national, not a campus event), it qualifies as a “teaching moment”? Cam- hired me; nor should they have done so. and move on. But if the students do never occurred to me that I would need pus politics? Local, national, and world In the most important sense imaginable, want to talk about it, I’d ask myself a to talk about the election in class. And affairs? My deeply held political and re- they were, and are, irrelevant to what I few further questions before abandon- I certainly didn’t want to—I’d much ligious convictions? Each day provides am on this campus to do. ing the course plan. Here are three of rather have been discussing literature. innumerable cases that I could turn into As academics we must not allow them: But as soon as I came into the room, “teaching moments.” But I was hired to the lectern to become a soapbox, or our 1. “Is this an event so momentous it was obvious that business as usual teach a subject, not to offer my informed scholarship to become propaganda; we that it seems on its face to demand dis- was impossible. Rather, I had a choice or not-so-informed thoughts on any topic must demonstrate fidelity to our research, cussion?” Since we’re talking about between confronting what was on my that concerns me or my students, and not slavish adherence to our political de- campus events, I’ll leave aside situa- students’ minds or engaging in a pre- those students registered for a specific sires. We must provide to our students tions of national disaster (as the Ken- tence that would have minimal educa- course, not a running commentary on the best that serious scholarship has to nedy assassination and 9/11 were). But I tional value. current or campus events. offer, not what best advances our politi- can easily think of more local events of Of course, those are three of the One might argue that we, as mem- cal agenda. comparable impact. Had I been teach- questions I would ask myself. Other bers of a “community” or of many “com- If I find myself in a classroom full ing at Virginia Tech at the time of the colleagues would ask very different munities,” are obliged to discuss issues of students when word arrives of a new massacre, I couldn’t imagine telling my ones. I’d hope, though, that none of us “relevant” to those communities. And so world war—or of a campus crisis--I pray students, “Sorry, today’s the day we’re would define our jobs so narrowly and we are. But not in the classroom; not at that I will remember what it is that I owe studying Marriage of Figaro”—unless inflexibly that we couldn’t respond to the expense of what should happen in my students. my students told me, directly or indi- the needs of our students. Page 4 October 22, 2009 OPINION THE SPECTATOR

Hamilton College reaches out to students through social media.

October 22 at 9:24am

Lauren Magaziner Ok, just don’t send me a friend request! October 22 at 11:07am by Lauren Magaziner ’12 probably raises more potential is always prefaced with some re- tial issue could be resolved by different with your friends than Opinion Writer problems that it solves.” mark about being a stalker. You the following rule… when you’re in classes.” Even Based upon my experiences may feel as though mentioning 3. Don’t post anything too if you don’t post anything in- with student-professor Face- something that was posted on a personal. criminating, posting anything Facebook is a dangerous book relations, I have made a status is seen as investing inter- Friending a professor is on Facebook has the potential tool for professor-student rela- list of simple rules to ensure that est in the student or professor’s like friending a boss; you have to influence someone’s opinion tions. There is a definite area of the relationships are healthy, life, but the sad, inevitable truth to maintain a level of profes- about you. inappropriateness, and both pro- appropriate and unobtrusive: of Facebook is that if you men- sionalism. Don’t post those 4. Use common sense. fessors and students are in dan- 1. There must be a clear tion it in the real world, you are drunken pictures from last Sat- Less is more. ger of crossing that threshold. division between real life and assumed to be a creeper. urday night, especially if you Obviously the relation- In the two-dimensional world Facebook life. 2. Don’t comment on are friends with your professor. ship between each student and of Facebook, it is sometimes For students born in the anything too Don’t pub- professor is individual. These difficult to discern tone from a technology era, this may seem personal. lically bash aforementioned rules are meant status, and a goofy picture can more instinctive, but I’ve en- I saw a sta- “Friending a y o u r e x - to be a guideline. Maybe these make students look inebriated countered many adults who tus in which a boyfriend rules are innate to the Facebook even if that wasn’t the case. don’t know where to draw the girl wrote that professor is like in your sta- generation, and perhaps it goes A USA Today article entitled Facebook life versus reality line. she was in the tus. Don’t without saying. But if there “To friend or not to friend: col- Facebook statuses should stay in shower, and 86 friending a boss; curse out is anything to take away from lege admissions in the age of the Facebook world, no matter people liked someone these guidelines it is this: less Facebook,” by Lindsey Ander- how innocuous your comment her status. I you have to in a wall- is more. Internet relationships son, explores the ways in which about the status might be. If I think it goes maintain a level of to-wall or are always impersonal and su- social media changes relation- post “Lauren had a bad day,” it without saying in a status. perficial. If you really want to ships between students and their is awkward for anyone to say, that a distinct professionalism.” Don’t send get to know a professor, go to superiors. “I’m sorry about your bad day,” line would be your profes- his or her office hours. In the article, David in person. crossed if a sor an email In conclusion, while Hawkins, director of public For the older Facebook professor liked this status (or claiming to be sick, and then “friending” your professors policy and research for the Na- generation, it is necessary to if anyone liked this status, for post a Facebook status about might seem harmless, use dis- tional Association for College understand that commenting to a that matter!). This goes the playing hooky. Your professor cretion when interacting with Admission Counseling, says “I student about his or her status is other way, too. It is likewise friend will see. your superiors on any social think that the general consensus creepy, despite good intentions. inappropriate for a student to When asked about friend- networking site. If you are Face- among administrative offices There’s a reason why whenev- comment on professor’s pic- ing professors on Facebook, book friends with your profes- … is that personal connections er someone my age mentions tures or status if they are too Katherine Costa ’12 said, “I sors, remember to think of them through social networking sites something seen on Facebook, it personal. However, this poten- think it’s a bad idea. You are as colleagues instead of peers.

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down Who Cares? IM Sports: Now if only Dave Crosswalk painting: Useless when “A God the culture would be proud ATTENTION Thompson would add “being an you consider the fact that the last of:” I don’t know what it is, but I am a**hole” to the list of banned person to get drilled by a car did so certain that God is not proud of the ARTISTS! substances. in a crosswalk. culture from my last STD test.

Trust Treat: Inviting children Neon ice cream still in McEwen: Hamilton Environmental Action to traipse through Milbank to Look, I know hipsters like Day-Glo, Group to make 350 paper cranes: experience the joys of Halloween but they also don’t like to eat, so It just seems like it would be a THE SPECTATOR -- like costumes, haunted houses you’re really not going to offload lot easier to unleash 350 cans of and pumpkin buckets filled with that sh*t on anyone. hairspray into the ozone layer. IS LOOKING condoms. Golden Bikes: First go the chains, Debate in the Red Pit: Hamilton FOR TALENTED Being at the women’s rugby game, then the handles, then the dignity of College Republicans deplore the Sunday at 1 p.m. Let’s face it, you’re the people attempting to ride them. Nobel Peace Prize Committee’s AND WITTY not doing your work anyway. (Yes, this slipping standards. Hamilton College INDIVIDUALS is a shameless self-plug. Just be there.) Nighttime parking restrictions Democrats blast “Big Pimpin” in downtown: Every time Fran response. TO CONTRIBUTE Fall Fest: Buying the townies’ love Manfredo sends an e-mail, a parking one Cider Mill doughnut at a time. spot dies. USSR Risk: Before you try CARTOONS TO something like dominating the THE OPINION Lisa Magnarelli’s “Late Night Jitney Uneventful weeks: Really? No one world, you might want to try gaining Reminders:” After years of reserach did anything stupid? When did you command of your own social skills. SECTION. in the field of hum-auto dynamics, we all start getting so boring? can now safely conclude that if you Fall Break: Apparently my Hill Card get hit by a jitney, you lose. Becoming a teacher at a private doesn’t work on my house’s door school: Like Teach for America, after 2 a.m. either. Deli bar returns to McEwen: A true but with students who tell you their IF INTERESTED, Glorious Revolution. Lucky you parents can buy you. bowed to the meats of Orange, Panini SEND A SAMPLE Bar, if I had it my way there would be blood. TO AECK OR by Anthony DelConte ’10, Nathan Fedrizzi ’10, and Lesley Ryder ’11 KJMOORE Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are purely of a satirical nature, and are not representative of the views of The Spectator editorial board.

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Physical Plant and Student Body Focus on a Bike-Friendly Campus by Rebecca Pomerantz ’12 ing with Physical Plant, HEAG, Features Writer the Gilded Bike Guild and sev- by Hillary Langar ’13 few of my siblings and a couple strangers but the first dinner eral members of the faculty as a Features Contributor of other relatives, I boarded a bus we ate together established a The successes of Lance sounding board” for bike-friend- in the morning bound for Jomo bond strong enough to make Armstrong and the current focus ly additions to the campus. Two Crossing the Atlantic: From Kenyatta International airport, us great friends to date. on reducing carbon emissions of the groups with the most im- Kenya to the Hill named after the first Kenyan At first, I was concerned has peaked in a global biking pact are the Gilded Bicycle Guild President. about adapting to living in a movement commonly referred (with its famous golden, 1950s I received the news of my Every passing minute I was different country with people to as a “Bike Boom” or “Bike style bikes) and the Hamilton admission into Hamilton on Sun- with my people, I felt very spe- of different cultures, but HEOP Craze,” and the Hamilton Col- Bike Co-Op. day, December 16, 2008, early in cial knowing at the edge of my hastened my adjustment. The lege community is no exception. The Gilded Bicycle Guild the morning. I remember jump- mind that I was carrying por- program helped me to set a Whether it is due to the increased appeared on campus in late ing and shouting, “Hurrah!” but tions of their futures as well as good foundation to my col- awareness about the environ- 2006 with the leadership of a silence followed as tears rolled my own. “Never forget where lege academic life as it helped ment or the convenience of quick Andrew LaFiandra ’06 and has me to make friends. The first transportation, the number of been growing ever since. Now HEOP gathering was in Ken- bikes on campus has increased headed by Anoop Pandey ’10, nedy Auditorium in the Science and continues to do so. It is not it provides over 20 gold spray- Center where Ms. Breland, the unusual to see a student on a bike painted single speed bikes for director of the program and struggling to weave their way the student community to freely Assistant Director Mrs. Da- around pedestrian foot traffic. use. The Guild allows for those vis spoke to us about what the Members of the Hamilton com- who do not have a bike at school, program was all about and why munity have taken note of this or who are simply in a hurry, to we were participating in it. “I daily occurrence and realize that pick up one of their bikes and thank God that you are here at there needs to be a safe way for go. Obviously this expands the last, Hillary,” Ms. Breland told both bikers and those on foot to number of students on campus me after the meeting. travel together. engaged in biking and amplifies Classes began and the pro- This interest is made evident the issue of how bike-friendly gram got really rigorous; it was by the formation and action of our campus should be. in such times that our togeth- groups such as the Gilded Bike The Bike Co-Op, also led by erness, despite coming from Guild, The Bike Co-Op and the Pandey, brings together those on different parts of the world, Hamilton Environmental Ac- campus who enjoy biking at all meant so much to us. However, tion Group (HEAG). In addi- levels, both recreationally and PHOTO COURTESY OF HILLARY LANGAT ’13 there were more happy times tion, Physical Plant, according competitively. As an additional down my cheeks. A rare thing you came from,” my grand- than challenging moments es- to Associate Vice President for incentive to bike, the Bike Co- had come to pass for a boy in mother said as I gave her the last pecially during the weekends. Facilities and Planning Steve Op has an open shop behind the an African setting: I had been hug. Almost everybody around We made a trip to watch a play Bellona, has stepped up its role Glen House where students can admitted to Hamilton College. me shed tears as I bade them in Richard Rogers Theatre in in providing appropriate mea- bring their bikes to be adjusted A series of past challenging goodbye on my way to the first New York City, played paint- sures to accommodate bikes on or fixed by their peers. moments came into my mind. I checkpoint in my travels. As I ball, went to a medical care campus. Along with these student remembered my early school dragged my heavy bags from one center in Utica for volunteer As the bike culture on groups, Physical Plant has in- days when I had to run almost checkpoint to another, I thought work, got together for fine din- campus grows, Bellona says creased its role in facilitating three miles every morning to get of no particular reason for leav- ing and participated in a four the positive aspects include “a transportation on campus and has to school. This was a time when ing my family and country, but day Adirondack Adventure. It reduction of vehicle traffic” and begun to make efforts to identify neither a dream nor an ambition I had countless reasons for why was fun! existed to form and shape my I was heading to my destination By the end of the month, I life. Then I remembered why I - I was going to be a student on realized that life might not be felt empty: for three months I had the Hill! as hard as the way it appears to stop my high school studies Minutes later, I was in to be at first; you only have in order to attend to my brother, an Emirates plane bound for to have a dedication to do the who had fallen ill. I had tem- Dubai, nervous and excited work to make life good. porarily dropped out of school about being in a plane for the Since I was the only inter- because you were not allowed first time, but more importantly, national student in the summer to study if your family had not heading to the land of opportu- program, I still felt as if I were paid the school fees. nities for the first time. I arrived different from the rest of my I also remembered the time I at JFK at 10 a.m., twenty three fellow students, especially asked my mum to tell me the riv- hours later on the following because I was in the U.S. for er story again. One day she had day. I missed a plane to Syra- the first time. I stopped feeling gone to the river to fetch water cuse for reasons unknown to that way when, during orien- and the donkey she was leading me or my seven fellow passen- tation, I discovered that many suddenly kicked me into a two- gers. I had to sleep on a bare of the other international stu- day state of unconsciousness. I carpet till the next morning. I dents were in the U.S. for the had not yet celebrated my first reached Syracuse only to find first time and were undergoing birthday so I could not cry for my luggage missing. I felt re- transitional difficulties too. help. She could barely breathe lieved when I saw two Hamilton I appreciate having the as she recalled, “I thought you Higher Education Opportunity ESOL class with many of would no longer survive.” The Program (HEOP) students, who these international kids. It is flood of memories did not stop had come to pick me up, running fun to be in a class in which coming all day as I thought toward me. As I stood ponder- everyone is an international how all this was happening be- ing where my luggage could be, student. You get a chance to PHOTO BY ANDY RICHARDSON ’10 cause someone an ocean away not knowing that it would go know about different people Physical Plant hopes to offer more parking spaces had made a decision that would missing for the next one and a and cultures, and facts about for bikes, such as this one outside the Science Center. change my whole life. The long half weeks, I was grateful to be different countries. By the end an increase in “good exercise.” the biking needs and challenges struggles and the hard work of with new friends. of the day, we will have made He says it is also imperative to faced by bikers on campus. Bello- my past became meaningful at After having my first break- a home with people who have develop “adequate bike parking na says, “Our role in the past has last. fast in Kenny’s Restaurant, we come from far away. areas and safe routes for bicycles been to provide racks at various At the time I received the drove for about forty five min- to prevent accidents with pedes- locations on campus. This fall, news, I was tutoring physics and utes until we were on the cam- trians using the same routes” to with feedback from faculty and mathematics in the local high pus. At last my dream of being “From Where I Sit” is the improve upon the current situa- students, it became apparent that school. Unfortunately, I had to at Hamilton College was real- ESOL column that repre- tion the campus is facing. we need to expand this role.” drop the tutoring job in order ized. The students dropped me sents the non-native English Much of the campus has Some of these needs include to get prepared for the rigorous in Carnegie, Room 407, which speaker’s point of view on his responded to bike friendly im- wider or alternate paths and ad- work awaiting me on the Hill. was the room I was to share for or her experience at Hamilton. provements made so far, which ditional and more accessible bike Soon it was June 25th, the day the next month with the room- If you have a “From Where I has sparked further work on parking. Compared to larger I was to fly to the United States. mates I had yet to meet. Sit” story that you would like bike accessibility. According to Together with my Dad, Mum, a On the first day, we were to share, please email bbritthy. Bellona, “an architect is work- see Bikes, page 7

Page 6 October 22, 2009 FEATURES THE SPECTATOR Lowe-Anker to speak next Thursday Bachelor of the Week from Mountaineer, page 1 “the book includes a lot of letters charitable foundation in honor of to me when he was away and stuff Alex. The foundation teaches climb- my husband died 10 years ago. Alex from my journals.” ing skills to Sherpa in Nepal. Stephen Bury ’12 was one of the world’s foremost In their first seven years togeth- When asked if she had any mountain climbers. At age 40 when er, Jennifer and Alex shared many advice for students dreaming of Hometown: he died, he was known as the best adventures. They traveled together becoming successful in adventure Boston, Massachusetts mountaineer in the country and one all over the world climbing and writing, Lowe-Anker said, “Read of the best in the world. I set out to mountaineering. They visited South veraciously, keep journals and write Major: write a book knowing there was a America, Alaska and Europe. Later letters. Letters were an incredible Chinese and Economics market for a story about Alex, but in their lives they had three boys to- side of my relationship with Alex Turn On? the book is about me as well.” In gether. Eventually Alex was invited when he was away. They’re really writing about herself and their re- to the Himalayas and began more valuable. To receive a letter is like Chinese, Brewski’s. lationship, Lowe-Anker hopes that extreme mountaineering expedi- getting a present. Writing is great Turn Off? she was able to relate her husband’s tions. On Oct. 5, 1999, Alex was for getting in touch with your own story. “I thought it would be better walking over a glacier in Tibet on thoughts.” Not possible. to capture who Alex was,” she said, the mountain Shishapangma, an Lowe-Anker was filled with in- What is your worst habit? 8,000-meter peak. With him were spirational advice for students. She his best friend Conrad Anker and said that, “too many people are stuck Wheeling high-altitude cameraman David in the virtual world. Real world is If you were a dorm which Bridges. The three of them were where it’s at.” When it came to in- would you be and why? caught in an enormous avalanche. securities held by students, whether PHOTO COURTESY OF STEPHEN BURY ’12 Tragically, both Alex and David aspiring writers or not, she said that, Good Question. Bridges died. “there’s nothing holding them back If you had to describe yourself as the love child of any two Though Jennifer did not know but themselves.” She suggested that her deceased husband’s best friend anyone “can become Greg Morten- musicians which would you pick and why? very well, they grew close after the son if they want. Doors are begging Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus accident and found comfort in one them to come through.” If you were God, what would be the first thing you’d do to another. “He was quite drawn to the Jennifer Lowe-Anker’s talk boys and me,” Jennifer said. Jennifer next week should attract climbers, the world? and Conrad eventually fell in love writers and anyone who enjoys a Change water into Smirnoff Ice. and were married, after which Con- great love story. After all that she rad adopted her boys. The last part has been through and all of the If you had to create a new points system what would be of Forget Me Not is about Conrad challenges she has overcome as an the #1 offense? Not going out on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Jennifer’s lives going forward. author, mountaineer and mother, WWW.CHESSLERBOOKS.COM With the help of mountaineer Greg Lowe-Anker still believes that, “fall- and Saturday Lowe-Anker’s memoir Mortenson, author of Three Cups of ing in love is probably the biggest What advertising slogan best describes your life? was published in 2008. Tea, Jennifer and Conrad started a risk [you can take] in life.” “Imagine” What movie genre best describes you? Tween Romance Campus Makes Accomodations for Bikes What’s the best pick-up line you’ve ever used/had used on from Physical Plant, page 6 importance of creating a bike- options. friendly campus.” Hamilton Biking is a growing prior- you? Did you just fart? Because you blew me away. (Used campuses with adequate bike faces some unique challenges to ity on campus and the college, on me) parking areas and paths, Hamil- bikers, including the landscape through student groups and Phys- ton has some work to do. of the college grounds and the ical Plant action, recognizes the If you could have any super power what would it be and To help address these con- seasonal difficulties. To protect biking needs of the community why? X-Ray vision…Why? I think you know why. from snow, ice and salt damage, and plans on continuing to sup- cerns, Hamilton became involved If you were a cold cut, which would you be and why? in the recent Bicycle Circulation the Gilded Bike Guild does not port for this growth. Bellona says, and Bike Rack Charrette with The offer “Golden Bikes” during the “I believe we need to be flexible Roast Beef, I can’t get enough of it. Saratoga Associates. Through winter. Still, Bellona says that in creating opportunities as [bik- If you could get rid of one group on campus what would it this intense discussion of design, while winter on campus offers ing] needs change. In this regard, the Physical Plant learned how a challenge, “it does not change we also have to understand what be and why? to “develop preferred locations our focus.” those needs are and how we can The Young Socialists; the current government provides me for racks, identify the best rack Additionally, he feels that best support them. The study/ installation, understand bicycle “commuting on a bike is always charrette is a first step in develop- with all the socialism I can handle. circulation on campus and im- an option,” even for students who ing that understanding.” The goal If you could join one group on campus what would it be prove safety” says Bellona. He live down the Hill. Physical Plant of the Physical Plant is to make and why? adds, “we also learned how best hopes to encourage campus-wide biking a seamless, integrated part to determine the extent of the biking with better bike-parking of campus life. Women’s Ice Hockey, I’d be an All-American easy. What would you say is your most attractive quality? My facial hair. If you could trade jobs with anyone at Hamilton for a day what would it be? by Russell Marcus Professor of Philosophy Norm Bazin, Men’s Ice Hockey Coach. The Puzzle If you could break one rule at Hamilton and get away At the Colgate-Hamilton mixer, there were three couples. One couple consisted of two Colgate students. One couple was two Hamilton students. The last couple was a mixed pair: a Colgate student and a with it which would you choose? Hamilton student. There were also three signs: ‘Colgate pair’, ‘Hamilton pair’, and ‘Mixed pair’. One Have a keg in my Bundy single; I’d finally be able to get sign was held by each couple, and each couple held a sign that incorrectly described them. You know none of the students, but can ask any of them whether they are Colgate or Hamilton students. Students drunk. will respond truthfully, but only about themselves, not about their partners. What would you give a thumbs up? Question What is the fewest number of questions in which you can determine which sign correctly Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill (you think I’m kidding). describes which couple? Describe your solution completely. Rules What would you give a thumbs down? Solutions to Puzzle #2: The Mixer may be sent to [email protected], or, via campus mail, to Extra points for hard alcohol and Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Russell Marcus, Philosophy Department. Make sure to include your contact information with your solution. A winner will be chosen at random among those who submit correct solutions. Any one may Who would you say is your campus crush? play the puzzle, but only current Hamilton College students may win prizes. If the winner of the puzzle Brian O’Malley…He is not a real person. is not a Hamilton College student, a secondary winner may be chosen. Prizes Who would you say is your faculty crush? Prize winners receive a t-shirt or mug from Lulasail, home of the best philosophy t-shirts on the Still waiting for that special someone. web. The Deadline for Puzzle #2 is Monday, Ocober 26 at 4pm. All entries must be received by that time. What is the weirdest thing currently in your room? Visit our website: www.thatmarcusfamily.org/philosophy/HCPuzzles Banana Boat Tanning Oil (SPF 4).

October 22, 2009 Page 7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Weekly Pumpin’ the Wattage Into Yo’ Cottage

Look, WHCL 88.7 FM thereof--any brewing criti- the most majestic, gorgeous Charts has a blog! cisms were quickly forgotten sounds perfectly mirror the as soon as the musical score gentle light of dusk that often MUSIC Well, this is all very new and came on. These songs would bathes the characters in crisp (From billboard.com) exciting. WHCL now has a be breathtaking on their own, gold and orange. I might just brand new music blog for I’m sure, but combined with spend MONEY to get this Top Songs all you interested listeners, the scenes’ visual input and soundtrack in my posses- excerpts from which will be that magnetic little lead boy, sion and start playing it on 1. Britney Spears —“3” featured here in The Spec- they gained an incredible the airwaves ASAP for any- 2. Jay Sean feat. Lil tator. Soon to come: music emotional intensity that I one who missed “WTWTA” Wayne—“Down” reviews, musings on music, haven’t felt at the movies this weekend. Now that’s 3. Miley Cyrus— “Party radio station information and PHOTO COURTESY OF CAM BRESLIN ’11 or from an album in quite a saying somethin’! Check it in the U.S.A.” lively dialogue amongst DJs The xx’s debut album cover while. Crazy yelps and drums out, or possibly check it out 4. Jason DeRulo— of the Hamilton community. accompany the frantic mo- on Werewolf Bat Mitzvah, and just the classiest touch “Whatcha Say” Oh, happy day! ments of running and jump- of electronica needed to Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. 5. Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye ing centered on the physi- wrap the whole package up. West—“Run This Town” Album Review: The xx cality of the wild things; “xx” (2009) The album sounds complex and multilayered, yet the Here’s an interesting foursome demonstrates their To read more Top Albums new album to check out. The musicianship with the little band is a group of 20-year- instrumentation and produc- slamming 1. Michael Buble— olds from London who call tion used in its creation. This “Crazy Love” themselves The xx. They all sparse, stark, melancholic reviews and 2. Kiss— met as students at the Elliott pop album is definitely worth “Sonic Boom” School, some prestigious a listen. for a chance 3. Toby Keith— co-ed place that has shaped “American Ride” other talented artists includ- Where the Wild Things to listen to the 4. Barbara Streisand— ing Hot Chip, Four Tet, and Are is where the music “Love Is the Answer” Burial. The album, simply comes alive debut single 5. Jay-Z— “The Blue- called “xx,” is their first stu- print 3” dio recording. On my last night of fall by The xx, go The album makes for a break, my mom and I went MOVIES really interesting listen. The to see Where the Wild Things band proves their debut effort Are and, wow, what a cine- to whcl887. (Highest grossing from matic experience. Although imdb.com) to be a masterful one, making good use of dark 80s guitar I thought the film had some tumblr.com sounds, extinguishing vocal major issues with its narra- 1. Where the Wild Things tive development--or lack CDN.VIDEOGUM.COM Are duets, syncopated rhythms 2. Law Abiding Citizen 3. Paranormal Activity 4. Couples Retreat 5. The Stepfather “The Mind Guy” Alain Nu to Showcase

BOOKS Extraordinary Mental Skill on Campus ( From The New York by Lily Gillespie ’12 not only garnered attention Times Best Seller List) Arts and Entertainment Editor from the media, but from im- aperback portant political and cultural P Perhaps you believe that figures, including U.S. presi- Fiction people who claim they are dents and vice-presidents, psychics are crazy, or that celebrities and royalty. He 1. Say You’re One of Them, people who seem to perform has garnered enough atten- by Uwem Akpan supernatural feats are hoax- tion to snag a prime slot as a 2. The Shack, by William es. Alain Nu is coming to headliner at Caesar’s Palace P. Young Hamilton to challenge every in Las Vegas. 3. The Time Traveler’s Wife, preconceived notion we may Nu has inspired audienc- by Audrey Niffenegger have about the es around the 4. The Girl With the Dragon power of the world with Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson human mind. his seemin- 5. The Art of Racing in the Also known “He is a student l y i m p o s - Rain, by Garth Stein as “The Mind sible men- Guy” on his of the mind and tal achieve- o w n s h o w ments, but Paperback on TLC, Nu is fascinated by he’s not sim- on iction doesn’t con- ply a magi- N -F sider himself its supposedly cian or a mind a psychic or 1. I Hope They Serve Beer reader; he is a supernatural limitless a student of in Hell, by Tucker Max being; rather, WWW.MINDVENTION.NET 2. Three Cups of Tea, by the mind and he describes powers.” is fascinated Alain Nu, mentalist and star of TLC’s show, “The Mind Greg Mortensen and David himself as a Guy,” will perform remarkable examples of mental skill. Oliver Relin by its suppos- “mentalist,” edly limitless talent, but also to encour- opment.” Even the most im- 3. Glenn Beck’s ‘Common someone who Sense,’ by Glenn Beck powers. He age them to examine their pressive minds need a little can demonstrate the powers also wants to find a way to own mental potential and the mind-corrupting TV some- 4. The Glass Castle, by and potential of the human Jeannette Walls employ the hard, tangible never-ending possibilities an times! Alain Nu is a nor- mind. The Washington Post sciences that we already understanding of our minds mal guy who has achieved 5. The Tipping Point, by praised his show, saying “to Malcolm Caldwell study in developing the creates. incredible success by har- watch him is to throw out all seemingly intangible study He may be an extraordi- nessing his mind and his the rules of physics. Time of the mind. In his shows, narily impressive performer, performance this Saturday and space are malleable in Nu seeks not only to inspire but Nu is also a regular guy at 9 p.m. in the Events Barn Nu’s deft hands.” A mentalist and entertain the audience who likes Jay-Z, “Fight is one that promises to leave for over twenty years, Nu has with his own extraordinary Club” and “Arrested Devel- the audience astounded.

Page 8 October 22, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE SPECTATOR F.I.L.M. Series Will Continue Screenings This November With Three New Events

Sunday, Nov. 1: Cine- Sunday, Nov. 8: A Journey Sunday, Nov. 15: Arthur Nocturnes, a presenta- Reunion and Jennifer Smith present tion by Professor Scott (NOTE: This event begins at 1 p.m.) Ice Bears of the Beaufort MacDonald (2008) In 1984, hundreds of One of the sources of central New York residents, Jennifer Smith and Arthur inspiration for cinema was including Hamilton College Smith III live on the northern 19th century American land- faculty and students, worked coast of Alaska, where they have scape painting and painted with Academy-Award-win- devoted years to recording the panoramas, and film history ning director Peter Watkins lives of polar bears. In 2008, their has continued to profit from on what became The Journey, collaboration produced Ice Bears this history. At the close of which premiered in 1987 as a of the Beaufort, a remarkable na- the 19th century, one of the major event at the Berlin Film ture film that won the grand prize forms of landscape paint- Festival. The Journey is a 14 at this year’s Black Maria Film ing most in vogue was the 1/2–hour film (mini-series, Festival. nocturne: moonlit evening if you like) that explores The film portrays polar bears FLICKR.COM scenes. James McNeill Whis- the ways in which our edu- struggling to adjust to diminish- tler and Ralph Albert Blake- cational and media systems ing sea ice on the Sea of Beaufort, Stills of the polar bears featured in Arthur and Jenni- lock were major contributors process information about which lies on the northern coast fer Smith’s awareness filmIce Bears of the Beaufort. to this form (Beethoven, De- crucial issues: the film offers of Alaska. The bears are further bussy and Erik Satie com- an alternative way of thinking threatened by the prospect of oil posed well-known musical about how media can function drilling on the north shore. nocturnes). within a democracy. We will As a result of the developing Hamilton professor and present an excerpt from The environmental crisis, nature film- F.I.L.M. director Scott Mac- Journey, followed by a discus- making has become an avenue for Donald will present a selec- sion with some of those who proactive resistance to the status tion of cinematic nocturnes made major contributions to quo, and those women and men by Americans Peter Hutton the Mohawk Valley sequences who put their lives on the line and Philip Solomon, Brit- of the film, including pollster to bring the realities of environ- ish filmmaker Laura Wad- John Zogby, Robert Baber, mental change to us are heroes of dington and Iranian Abbas dean of Pratt Art School at this resistance and a new kind of Kiarostami. the Munson-Williams-Proctor cinematic avant-garde. After the Arts Institute; and Rick Wer- screening, the Smiths will talk Press Release Courtesy of ner, professor of philosophy about Ice Bears and the nature Eileen Foote at Hamilton. of their collaboration. WWW.IMDB.COM Crooner Jay Nash Come GNAR Out @ Will Perform for Next Coffeehouse Wild

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October 22, 2009 Page 11 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Chemist, Mountaineer Arlene Blum Visits Campus Breaking Trail author discusses unregulated carcinogens, her journeys to Everest and Annapurna by Ben Trachtman ’12 CHEM.VIRGINIA.EDU Blum, who lives in of cancers from which many fire- tinguish if someone forgets about fighters suffer. them or falls asleep, thousands of and Julia Litzky ’12 California, found Science & Technology Editors Despite the apparent lack of fires could be prevented. This is high levels of car- necessity for such chemicals, they a simple process as well; simply On Monday, renowned chem- cinogenic chemi- are still in use because of a Cali- adding bands of thicker paper can ist and mountaineer Arlene Blum cals in the foam fornia law called Technical Bul- prevent oxygen from reaching the gave two lectures on campus. The cushions from the letin 117. This requires the filling tobacco. Unless someone is inhal- talks covered her career in bio- couches in her of all upholstery sold in California ing through the cigarette, it will physical chemistry, her efforts to to be fire-retardant. Even if you extinguish. Candles with shorter control hazardous chemicals and house (right). In don’t live in California, much of wicks and wider bases are also her experiences as one of the first addition to chem- the furniture in your house may less likely to cause fire, and are a women to climb several signifi- istry, she is also a still contain these chemicals. Many practical way of preventing fire. cant mountains, including Mount renowned climber nation-wide furniture companies, Chemistry is not Blum’s Everest. and led the first such a IKEA, produce all of their only claim to fame. She was part Blum was instrumental in the women’s trip to the furniture to meet this bulletin so that of the first all-female climb of banning of the use of brominated they do not have to have separate North America’s highest moun- tris as a flame-retardant, which was peak of Annapurna productions lines for California. tain, Mount McKinley, in 1970. used in children’s pajamas in the in Nepal (below). California has the highest After the leader of this expedition 1970s. As a graduate student, Blum EPA or other regulatory associa- this does not mean that Firemaster household levels of such carcino- collapsed on the summit, she led discovered that the chemical was tions can do against such dangerous 550 was prevented from enter- gens by far. Blum has tried to in- the expedition through a storm to also a carcinogen. While climbing chemicals. In 1976, the U.S. Toxic ing the market. Rather, Chemtura troduce a bill into the California safety. She was also the first wom- Mount Everest, Blum wrote a paper Substances Control Act, which was has five years to establish that its legislature to limit the use of these an to attempt the climb up Mount on the dangers it posed to proper designed to allow some regulation chemical is safe. Meanwhile, the chemicals in the state, but it was Everest and complete the climb development and growth. Her pa- of chemicals, grandfathered in the suspect chemical is free to enter defeated when the chemical indus- up another peak in the Himalayas, per lead to the chemical being out- approximately 62,000 chemicals the market and consumer lives. try spent over six million dollars to Annapurna. Her experiences with lawed just three months after her already on the market. Since then, Now, Chemtura has developed a lobby against it. losing two members of the party journal article was published. How- the EPA has banned only five of new chemical, Firemaster 600, to Blum suggests that instead at Annapurna inspired her to write ever, there are still similar flame- them, even though several others replace Firemaster 550. Even if the of making our environment fire- the book Annapurna: A Woman’s retardants on the market today that are known to cause health prob- EPA determines it may be danger- retardant, we address the cause of Place. Her second book, Breaking can be absorbed through the skin lems. Over 20,000 new chemicals ous, it will still be on the market fires. Candles and cigarettes are Trail: A Climbing Life, documents and cause several physiological have been invented and utilized in for several years before any final the leading cause of house fires. her life-long experience with both ailments, including cancer. These consumer products since then, but decision is made. By making cigarettes that self-ex- molecules and mountains. can be found in clothing, furniture 85 percent of these have no health Blum is still active today in and even baby strollers and cribs, data on them at all. her opposition to the chemical in- and have leaked into environments Blum presented an example of dustry and the lack of regulation. as remote as the ocean floor. how flawed the regulatory system Flame-retardants are not actually Blum’s talk highlighted the is with the flame-retardant Firemas- immune from burning, but rather problems the Environmental Pro- ter 550. It was introduced by the are only requried to withstand a tection Agency (EPA) faces when company Chemtura in order to re- candle flame for 12 seconds with- trying to regulate chemicals in place another carcinogenic flame- out burning. Blum argues that it is consumer products. Many Ameri- retardant. Regulatory law provides irrational to make the foam inside cans may be shocked to learn that the EPA with six weeks to prove of upholstered items flame-retar- asbestos, which is well-known for that a chemical is dangerous. For dant when the foam is surrounded causing the rare lung cancer me- Firemaster 550, the EPA predicted by flammable fabrics. When this sothelioma, is not actually illegal. that it would have toxic effects on foam does burn, toxic dioxins are Because of the way the regulatory reproductive, developmental, and released into the air. This is thought

system is set up, there is little the neurological processes. However, to be a cause of the higher levels GRAD.BERKELEY.EDU HEAG’s Corner: This Week... Is Being Green Just for Girls? by Katherine Costa ’12 way that American society has Heag Member been run for centuries; they are “tree-huggers” with their heads This is part of a series in the clouds for whom nature is of opinion articles that will tied to emotion and spirituality, be published intermittently not rationality. Let’s face it: the throughout the year. They are goals of environmentalism are not written by HEAG members, but taken seriously in today’s society. do not represent the opinions Why is this so? of the entire organization. I believe part of the reason WWW.RSO.CORNELL.EDU WWW.SPIRITLINK.COM the environmentalism movement Nature’s motherly image When we think about the faces so many obstacles is be- vast implications of our unsus- cause of its deep-rooted connec- has contributed to the gen- Stem Cell Cloning tainable environmental practices tions to femininity. Women have der bias experienced by today, it seems almost ludicrous always been tied to nature in ways male environmentalists. how little change is actually that men have not; women give culine values and thus can be Technique Improves taking place. Surely common birth and remain in the domestic seen as weak or effeminate. In by Matthew Nudell ’11 team shrank the transformation sense tells us current enviorne- sphere, while men control busi- order for environmentalism to Science & Technology Writer time of human cells into stem mental methods are not effective ness and science in the outside truly take off as a movement, cells from one month to two enough. The growing aware- world. Because of this, nature men and women need to unite Recently, the U.S. Scripps weeks, resulting in 200 percent ness of global warming and the has come to be associated with for the common good of preserv- Research Institute team perfect- more stem cells than would have “green” movement are indicators irrationality and emotions, char- ing our environment. ed a technique to increase the been produced before. that we as a country are starting acteristics traditionally attributed Nature’s tie to femininity production of stem cells with- While scientists have been to recognize the scope of the en- to women. Men, on the other has resulted in environmentalist out utilizing human embryos. able to accelerate the reprogram- vironmental problem, but there hand, have always been linked concerns being written off by the The team’s revamped technique ming of mice tissue cells into is still much resistance to it. to science and rationality. “man’s world” of business and hinges on the additional use of stem cells, the U.S. team’s feat The negative connotations Because of these connota- profit. This, I believe, is what three “drug-like” chemicals that has been lauded as a significant tied to environmentalists is part tions, men who are concerned is hindering environmentalism: transform human cells into stem of the problem; they are consid- about environmental issues do the idea that, consciously or sub- cells. Remarkably, the Scripps see Faster, page 13 ered “elitists” who condemn the not prescribe to traditional mas- consciously, nature is for chicks.

Page 12 October 22, 2009 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY THE SPECTATOR Faster Method of Reproducing Stem Cells Found New method will allow larger supply of stem cells, resulting in increased accessibility for researchers from Stem, page 12 would allow the government to Stem cell acqui- federally fund embryonic stem step towards advancing human sition involves cell research. stem cell therapy. Scientists hope extracting cells Earlier this year, President to use stem cells to repair and from a blastocyst Obama lifted President Bush’s replace human tissue cells that and then repro- restrictions on federal subsidiza- have been impaired by a disease tion of stem cell research. Ad- or physical injury. As pluripotent ducing them in a ditionally, in January, the U.S. cells-meaning the cells are still culture. The new Food and Drug Administration undifferentiated-stem cells have r e p r o d u c t i o n gave the go-ahead for the first the ability to transform into any method will allow worldwide study on human of the 220 types of human cells. for faster growth embryonic stem cell therapy. A Researchers have made and so more cells. clinical trial will be conducted great strides to decrease the use 3.BP.BLOGSPOT.COM (ABOVE) by Geron Corp. to treat para- of embryos in stem cell research. cells was successfully trans- lyzed patients who have suffered In 2007, Japanese and American formed into a stem cell. from spinal cord injuries. Stem researchers created stem cells However, stem cell research cell therapy has been successful from human adult skin cells. has been overshadowed by ethi- in clinical trials with rats; para- The team utilized viruses to in- cal debates concerning the use lyzed rats recovered some move- sert four genes into target human of human embryos as a source ment after stem cell therapy. adult skin cells. of stem cells. During his eight- On the other hand, stem cell The insertion of the genes year administration, President therapy is experimental and re- enabled other genes to be turned Bush staunchly opposed stem quires caution. Scientists may off or on in order to convert the cell research for moral reasons. need up to 15 to 20 years to cells into stem cells. The tech- In August 2001, President Bush create an effective therapy for nique took several weeks to placed restrictions on the federal humans. In the meantime, the perform. In addition, the team’s funding of stem cell research. prospect of creating stem cell procedure had a low success rate; Consequently, the former Presi- lines from human skin cells has only one out of every 10,000 WWW.SCQ.UBC.CA dent vetoed a bill in 2006 that spurred stem cell research. New Planets Outside Our Alumni Speaks on Solar System Discovered Endangered Birds by Yinghan Ding ’12 wobbles in a star’s movements. of discovered sun-like stars by Ben Trachtman ’12 Science & Technology Writer The HARPS program sur- have planets that are closer to Science & Technology Editor veyed about 2,000 stars over five Earth-sized. Depending on the WWW.BIRDSASART.COM How many planets are there years, with the particular aim of definition of the size of super- The Biology department outside our solar system? No looking at solar-type stars for Earths, the discovery suggests hosted Hamilton alumnus Dr. Dan one could give an exact answer low-mass planets. Even though that planets that have a mass Catlin ’01 for a seminar entitled to that question, but scientists astronomers did not find any similar to Earth’s are extraordi- “Population Dynamics of Piping and astronomers are discovering planets of a similar size to Earth, narily commonplace. Plovers Using Engineered and artificial sandbars for use as nest- about 30 new planets annually. or any planets that appear to have It is unclear if any of these Natural Sandbars on the Missouri ing sites for the birds. Since 1995, when Michel Mayor an atmosphere that would allow planets are Earth-like. To find River.” The piping plover is a shore As Dr. Catlin explained, the and Didier Queloz of the Obser- life to exist, their announcement planets, the researchers look for bird that requires particular con- sandbars were wildly successful - vatoire de Geneve discovered increased the number of planets dips in starlight that indicate that ditions for nesting, but is endan- in some cases, too successful, as the first planet orbiting another discovered outside the solar sys- a planet has passed in front of the gered because of the destruction evidenced by overcrowding. The star, over four hundred more ex- tem to more than 400. One of the star. However, they cannot see of its natural habitat. Dr. Catlin’s birds seem to prefer the engineered trasolar planets have been found newly discovered planets was up the planet’s surface or detect any talk covered the effectiveness of a sandbars to natural ones, as about in more than 200 solar systems to five times larger than Jupiter, potential atmosphere, which are government program to protect the 90 percent of the population nests outside our own. which is almost 318 times the important considerations in de- plovers by creating new habitats. on the artificial sandbars. Recently, the European size of Earth. termining whether or not a planet The Missouri River was full There are drawbacks, how- Space Agency announced their Among the 32 new planets might be habitable. According to of natural sandbars until the middle ever, primarily concerning the recent discovery of 32 new plan- that were discovered, six are astronomers, the basic “Earth- of the 20th Century, when they population density. The plovers ets outside of our solar system, several times bigger than Earth, like” properties should include were dredged out to clear paths are more vulnerable to predators providing evidence for the the- which increased the population life, an atmosphere friendly to for large steamboats and a series of and each sandbar costs about two ory that the universe has many of so-called “super-Earths” by oxygen breathing creatures, liq- dams disrupted the natural flow of million dollars to create. The sand- planets with the possibility of more than 30 percent. Two of uid water and a gravity not much the river. The piping plovers used bars are not permanent structures, sustaining life. The astronauts at them were about five times the different from our own. these sandbars for nesting sites be- so the government would have to the European Space Agency used size of Earth. Astronomers be- Several of the discovered cause of the perfect blend of dry spend approximately 200 million the High Accuracy Radial Veloc- lieved that the results support planets are in multiple-planet and wet sand. As these sandbars dollars per year for 20 to 30 years ity Planet Searcher (HARPS), the theory that planet formation systems. The planets have orbital disappeared, so did the plovers. in order to reach ideal population which was an attachment to the is common, especially around periods of anywhere from five In an effort to restore the waning and reproduction rates for the European observatory telescope the most frequently found types Earth days to several thousand population, the U.S. Army Corps birds. Is this one species of birds in Chile that looked for slight of stars. More than 40 percent days. The survey also found four of Engineers has begun to create worth the price? new exoplanets around M dwarf stars, which are relatively cool, low mass stars. This finding chal- Upcoming HEAG events: lenges planet formation theory, the researchers said, as current “Sex and Sustainability” presentation, Wed. Oct. 28 from 6-7:30 models suggest it is difficult for p.m. in the Red Pit planets to form around such stars. The presentation is by the Sierra Club, which is touring the The new findings suggest that East Coast to present this workshop at different colleges. The pre- exoplanets are quite common in sentation will be interactive and focus on the effects of population our galaxy. growth, especially in developing countries. The main thrust of the “I’m pretty confident that presentation is the social and environmental consequences of popu- there are Earth-like planets ev- lation growth, especially as we face global warming. erywhere,’’ said Stephane Udry, HEAG will be handing out condoms and bumper stickers at the one of the astronomers working event, courtesy of the Sierra Club, and pizza will be provided. for the European Space Agency, “Nature doesn’t like a vacuum. Also, you may notice the cranes hanging from Beineke this upcom- IMGS.SFGATE.COM If there is space to put a planet ing week. These are to commemorate “350 day,” which is Oct. 24. New planets on which life could exist are being found in there, there will be a planet “350 day” aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce the amount solar systems that have stars of a similar size to our sun. there.’’ of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to below 350 parts per million. October 22, 2009 Page 13 SPORTS THE SPECTATOR Tennis Grows In Tournaments Soccer Sweeps Up from Tennis, page 16 petition that lies ahead in the we have been focusing a lot from Men’s Soccer, page 16 it seemed like the game would spring. Despite their 1-2 record, more on conditioning, which end in a scoreless tie, Sanford team] had a tough draw, but we the team has shown that they sucks while we’re sprinting or game, supplying two assists. once again proved to be a de- had good results based on the are getting closer and closer to doing footwork, but it’s great Boole continued his excellent ciding factor, scoring near the draw we had.” being a great team. For example in the long run. As a team we play, maintaining a shutout in end of the eighty-sixth minute, Jon Franzel ’13, for in- they only barely lost their last have a lot more stamina, which his 72 minutes of action. and Hamilton won their fourth stance, advanced all the way match to William Smith, after is very important, especially On Oct. 9, the Continentals straight game 1-0. to the third round as the tenth being edged out 4-5. Also, in the during long matches.” took on the Clarkson Univer- After three successful road seed before bowing out in a ITA Northeast Regional Cham- But what might be the most sity Knights. With dark and wins, Hamilton returned home close match (6-4, 6-4) to the one pionships there were many fine important development for both gloomy weather and a scoreless for a match against Utica Col- seed from NYU. Libin also ad- performances. For instance Deb teams is the rising team chem- first half, it wasn’t pretty, but lege. Sanford remained hot, vanced to the third round, also Barany ’11 advanced all the istry and camaraderie, which is Hamilton came out with a win getting his sixth goal of the losing a tight match (6-3, 6-4) way to the third round before put best by Mattern, “We are to improve their record to 5-3- season on an unassisted shot to the four seed from Vassar. falling to the number one seed … a tight knit unit. It’s great 1. The Continentals finally got in the eleventh minute. The Moreno ran into tough com- from the College of New Jersey. when you’re out on the court on the board when the red-hot score remained 1-0 in favor of petition in his second round Amelia Mattern ’12 to have so many of your friends Sanford scored his fourth goal Hamilton until the beginning of match-up, losing to the num- addressed this tough training right there next to you, or be- of the season in the sixty-eighth the second half, when Utica’s ber two seed from Vassar. All regimen that has been imple- hind you, or standing outside minute of the game. Just un- midfielder scored on Boole to three of these players will be mented, saying that “this year the fence cheering you on.” der five minutes later, forward tie the game. in the mix for the top spot on Paul Moakler ’10 knocked in a Hamilton dominated the the team come spring. Though tough goal to give Hamilton a game offensively, attempting the team does not have any se- 2-0 lead. The Clarkson squad 17 shots compared to only eight niors, the progress they have Hamilton by the scored just before time expired, for Union. And it was only made on this young team is but Hamilton ended up with the appropriate that Samuel Dw- incredible and you can expect 2-1 win. yer ’10, who had seven shots, them to be ready for their NE- Numbers: Next up came the third scored the deciding goal. In SCAC opponents after all the straight away game for the the sixty-eighth minute, the fall season’s coaching, training Continentals, this time at St. senior scored his first goal of and tournament experience. Lawrence University. Once the season to give Hamilton The women’s team has Field Hockey: 7-3 again, Hamilton faced a de- the 2-1 win. also progressed significantly fensive battle, as the score The Continentals will visit in spite of their youth. With remained 0-0 for the entire Union College on Saturday, only two seniors on the squad Football: 1-3 first half and the majority of Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., looking for the team is learning on the spot, the second. Boole had an ex- their sixth straight win. They picking up valuable tourna- M. Soccer: 7-3-1 ceptional performance, stop- hope to continue their stellar ment experience while making ping 13 shots on goals and defense en route capturing the sure they are physically and keeping the team competitive top seed in the Liberty League mentally ready for the com- W. Soccer: 6-5-1 throughout the game. Just as Championship in November.

Page 14 October 22, 2009 SPORTS THE SPECTATOR Field Hockey Keeps Climbing Up National Rankings by Greg Hyman ’13 corners while the Continentals took Sports Writer seven. The Continentals’ win ended the Saints’ six game wining streak. Continuing one of the most Next, Hamilton defeated host Union College 2-1 in a Liberty successful seasons in school his- League game at College Park on tory, the Hamilton Field Hockey October 9. Hamilton earned its first Team looks strong, winning three win over Union since 2004. After a of its last four games. The team scoreless first half, Hamilton broke continues to make a splash on the the deadlock in the forty-second national scene, being ranked nine- minute when Lancaster passed teenth in the country. Since the from the right side of the cage to start of October, the Continentals Rodiger, who scored her first goal have beaten St. Lawrence, Union of the season from seven yards out. and Williams, and have lost only Just two minutes later, Flisnik sent a to Skidmore College, which was pass through a crowd in front of the ranked eleventh in the country at goal to Carly Andrascik ’11, who the time. hit the ball into the right corner of The Continentals played the the cage for her second goal of the first of the four games at home season. Union pulled to within one against St. Lawrence University, point, with a goal from the corner, PHOTO BYJOHN HUBBARD a perennial athletic powerhouse. but it came too late, with just 1:01 Colleen Callaghan ’11 passes a loose ball to Mary Lancaster ’12 who takes it to the goal. Four different Hamilton players remaining in the second half. De- scored in the 4-2 win. Hamilton got Maria finished with six saves, in- scored her fourth goal of the sea- cage. Allen was credited with her 23-16 advantage in shots and was on the scoreboard first as Erin Mc- cluding five in the first half alone. son off a penalty corner. Callaghan first assist this year. Williams tied awarded 13 penalty corners to six Nally ’12 scored her third goal this Union held a slight advantage in was credited with the assist. Skid- the score 75 seconds later, and the for Hamilton. season roughly one minute into the shots, 14-10. The Dutchwomen more responded in the fifty-seventh teams went into the half deadlocked The Continentals, currently first half. St. Lawrence answered also led in penalty corners with minute with its final goal. DeMaria at 1-1. 7-3-0, are off until Saturday, Octo- with a goal a little over five min- seven while the Continentals took finished with a respectable seven The Continentals regained ber 24, when they travel to Vassar utes later. The Saints scored again five. saves for Hamilton. Skidmore held the lead following a penalty corner College for a Liberty League game to take the lead in the twelfth min- The next day, the Continentals a 17-12 advantage in shots, and a 2:23 into the second half. Callaghan at 3 p.m. ute. Amy Allen ’10 tied the score faced their toughest opponent yet 13-9 edge in penalty corners. passed to Lancaster from just out- Frisbee Tournament: with her fourth goal off a pass from in Skidmore College in Saratoga The Continentals had their side the circle and Lancaster fired Sarah Flisnik ’12 with 21:12 left. Springs, and fell in a 4-1 contest. next game five days later, the first a shot towards the goal. Allen re- The Ultimate Frisbee Club will The Continentals took back Hamilton, Skidmore and St. Law- ever meeting with NESCAC pow- directed the shot past the goalie for be providing FREE burgers the lead when Colleen Callaghan rence University were tied for first erhouse Williams College (5-5), her fifth goal. and hot dogs for all who attend ’11 scored on a penalty stroke with place in the league standings at 4-1 which turned out to be a thrilling The Ephs answered quickly their tournament on Saturday, 16:54 left in the second half. Five with two league games remaining. contest. The Continentals never once again, as they took a little Oct. 24 behind the turf field. minutes later, Mary Lancaster ’12 Skidmore (8-3 overall) got on the trailed, but the score was tied twice more than three minutes to tie the Hamilton, Colgate, SUNY added to Hamilton’s lead with her scoreboard first, just two minutes before Lancaster’s game-winner. score at 2-2. Neither team scored Brockport, Alfred and Hamil- third goal of the season off the first into the first half. Callaghan gave Hamilton a 1-0 again until Lancaster sent a shot ton B/Alumni will all compete. collegiate assist for Holly Rodiger The Thoroughbreds made it lead with her team-leading eighth from in front, through a crowd, that The games will be held from ’11. Goalkeeper Courtney DeMaria a 2-0 game 22 minutes in and ex- goal of the season ten minutes settled in the back of the cage for 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Come out and ’10 finished with eight saves. St. tended their lead to 3-0 five minutes into the first half. She received a her fifth goal. Charlotte Lescroart enjoy some great frisbee and Lawrence held an advantage in later. The Continentals then tried to pass sent into the circle by Allen ’13 picked up her first collegiate as- food! shots, 14-12. The Saints took 11 rally in the second half. Lancaster and put a shot into the back of the sist on the play. Williams owned a Water Polo’s Talent Emerges in Inaugural Season by Jonathan Fung ’12 Burrus ’10, Carolyn Meyer ’10, Liz graduate students. Several of them, Sports Writer Bucceri ’11, Kevin Fitzpatrick ’11, including their goalie, achieved Tom Cyran ’12, Jonathan Fung ’12 All-American accolades as under- The Hamilton College ath- and Ryan Park ’12. Among these graduates. Jake DeConinck led letic community welcomed a new ten hardened players are several the Continentals with two goals, team last spring with the ratifica- former varsity captains and MVPs, while brother Chris tallied a goal, tion of the water polo club team. two High School All-Americans, and Bowie Sievers ’11 recorded his The team is part of the New York two members who have played in- first goal of the season. Club Division of the Collegiate ternationally and a Junior Olympic In the third game, against RPI, Water Polo Association. The Player. “This team has the poten- Hamilton scored the first goal and league also features Columbia tial to be a strong program,” said never looked back, winning with University, Syracuse University, McDermott. a score of 15-7. Six different Con- West Point University, Cornell Hamilton recorded one win tinentals contributed goals against University, New York University, and three losses in the first four RPI. Utilizing their left-handed twin SUNY Binghamton, Colgate Uni- games of the season. In the first telepathy, the DeConincks found versity and Rensselaer Polytech- game, Hamilton battled valiantly each other multiple times. Chris nic Institute. The Continentals’ against NYU, who finished third DeConinck led the team with six season opened with a two-day overall last year. The teams trad- goals and an assist, while Jake had tournament against NYU, Co- ed goals with one another until four goals and four assists. Sievers lumbia, RPI and West Point. the waning minutes of the fourth found his groove after the Colum- Despite the club’s formation quarter when NYU pulled ahead, bia game and had two goals and an mere months ago, the team boasts winning with a final score of 14- assist. PHOTO BY FRANCESCA CRANE ’12 considerable talent with veteran 11. Highlights from the first game Newcomers Taylor Hogen- Jake DeConinck ’11 pump fakes the ball before passing. standouts and untapped potential include Jake DeConinck igniting kamp ’13 and Sam Toole ’13 each the way for Hamilton with three bench…many of [us] had to play in newfound players. The club the offense with five goals and found the back of the cage once for goals each. Clayton Masters ’10 every second of every game.” emerged from the passion of Chris three assists, McDermott with an their first goals. Cyran added some was able to launch a rocket past The team was able to gain ex- DeConinck ’11, Jake DeConinck impressive hat trick. Goalie Cyran spark to the team with a goal and the veteran West Point goalie for perience and learn from the tourna- ’11 and Andrew McDermott ’11 had nine saves and four assists. three assists while FitzPatrick, who his first, and far from last, goal of ment. Cryan noted that, “the team wanting to continue their love of a Reigning league champion shared the goalie duties, shut down the season. FitzPatrick had a goal must work on anticipating counter- sport that combines the endurance Columbia bested Hamilton with a the RPI offensive with seven key and an assist. attacks and focus on defensive wa- of swimming, the finesse of soc- score of 15-4 in the second game. saves. Chris DeConinck remarked ter polo first.” cer, and the physicality of rugby. The Continentals were unable to The fourth game against last that “the limited team roster of nine The team will continue to work The DeConincks and Mc- keep up with the raw speed, phys- year’s runner up, West Point, was players [this weekend] definitely af- on maintaining its strong offense, Dermott now lead the way with icality, and skill of the perennial a physical game that ended with fected the outcomes of the games... with more shots coming from the invaluable experience. Other powerhouse. The core of Colum- a West Point victory, 18-8. Chris If we brought more players, we hole (the position in front of the op- seasoned players include Logan bia’s team is based around their DeConinck and McDermott led would have had a properly rested posing goalie) and the perimeter. October 22, 2009 Page 15 A Hamilton College Student Publication, Clinton, NY Volume L Number 7

SPECTATOR SPORTSOctober 22, 2009 Soccer on Track for Liberty League Tournament Continentals win five straight games, currently hold a 7-3-1 record; team tied for first in league

PHOTO BY ANDREW RICHARDSON ’10 Sam Dwyer ’10 shoots against the Suny Institute of Technology. His efforts helped the Continentals win 5-1 and start their five-game winning streak. by David Biel ’13 By the end of the first month homefield advantage, five of game winning streak and have ’10, midfielder Matthias Hun- Sports Writer of the season, though, all these the first seven games played a solid record of 7-3-1, with keler ’10 and co-captain and expectations seemed up in the on Hamilton’s Love Field. With a 3-1-0 record against fellow midfielder Jon Sanford ’11. At the start of the season, air. October approaching, the team Liberty League teams. Sup- Sanford and fellow midfielder the Hamilton men’s varsity After a 3-0 home win faced an uphill climb, with only ported by consistently stellar Gary Bedrosian ’11 later scored soccer team knew it would face against Vassar on Sept. 26, one of seven remaining games defensive play, especially by in the second half as the Con- high expectations. With nine the Continentals ended a dis- at home and a need-to-win-now starting goalie Eric Boole ’13, tinentals coasted to an easy straight winning seasons and appointing September with a mentality. the Continentals are back atop win. Forward Jesse Arroyave seven returning starters from record of 3-3-1. The offense Starting with a convinc- the Liberty League standings. ’11 was also a key contributor last year’s 8-6 squad, the team was inconsistent, having two ing 5-1 win at SUNY Institute Hamilton started fast throughout the knew it could compete for a losses ending in shutouts. The of Technology on Oct. 4, the against SUNY, scoring three Liberty League Championship. team failed to make use of a Continentals began a five- goals from defender Billy Ford see Men’s Soccer, page 14 Tennis Team Coached Tough by Daniel Greenberg ’12 formance of Drew Libin ’12 at Sports Editor the St. Lawrence University Fall Classic. In the A bracket, As Mike Moreno ’11 ripped Libin dropped his first set in another ace down the court to the semi-final 0-6, but bounced pull out a come-from-behind back to win the next two sets. victory in his first set of the He capped off his rally with a ITA Northeast Regional Cham- 10-7, super-tiebreaker victory pionships, he demonstrated in the third set to take the match something new that Hamilton and make the finals. However, tennis has focused on this year: this mental toughness would toughness. This toughness can be nothing without the physi- best be attributed to the coach- cal conditioning to compli- PHOTO BY CAITLYN GOLLAN ’12 ing staff, which is led by Head ment it. Coach Jamie King The Continentals prepare to engage Colgate in a scrum. Coach Josh McKee. The most makes sure the team stays in interesting addition to the staff, tip-top shape. He and the other who joined last year, is Mark coaches want to make sure that Women’s Rugby To Oakes, an assistant professor of the teams will be ready for the psychology, the mental tough- tougher NESCAC schedule in ness coach, who has brought the spring. Moreno joked, “I’m Host Postseason Match a new element to the team. going to have huge biceps by “Oakes helps us visualize the spring.” The Hamilton women’s rugby team is currently ranked PHOTO BYJOHN HUBBARD the win with his relaxation ex- The coaching has already third in New York state by the NYS Rugby Conference be- Kolya Kerz ’13 utilizes hind Syracuse University (1) and Cornell University (2). Iron- ercises,” Moreno characterizes translated to tournament re- ically, the team’s current ranking of No. 18 in the country by Oakes’ novel approach. “He is sults. In the St. Lawrence Uni- his devastating backhand. like the team psychiatrist. For versity Fall Classic, out of the Rugby Magazine places the team ahead of both Syracuse (19) University, Skidmore College, and Cornell (20). example, I was down in the first three singles finals, four of the set, but after using Oakes’ re- six players represented Ham- Vassar College, Hobart College On Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1.00 p.m., the team will compete and Rensselaer Polytechnic against SUNY Brockport for the third place standing in the laxation techniques I was able ilton. Also, more recently the to do what Oakes calls ‘relaxed team played in the illustrious Institute, among other teams. New York State Rugby Conference. The team won a game The team played very well al- against Brockport earlier this season, 20-14. focus.’ I visualized a better ser- and challenging ITA North- vice and I came back and took east Regional Championships. though no one advanced to the the first set in a tiebreak and I Among the teams competing semi-finals. never turned back.” were several top tennis schools As Moreno states, “[the Go Continentals! This relaxed focus way that included Rochester Insti- further exemplified by the per- tute of Technology, New York see Tennis, page 14 Page 16 October 22, 2009