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FEATURes OP/ED A & E SPORTS Young adresses social Responses to recent Red Baraat comes to LU Athletes climb into awkwardness on campus Op/Ed articles Lawrence national rankings >> page 4 >> page 8 >> page 9 >> page 11 FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXIX, No. 19 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Tammy Baldwin rallies young voters to make a difference Maggie Brickner event to campus. In fact, Lawrence Staff Writer has some special connections to ____________________________________ her; her father attended Lawrence Representative Tammy in the ‘50s, and she went to a pri- Baldwin visited campus Tuesday, vate liberal arts school for her April 10 to connect with the stu- undergraduate degree. dent body and promote her cam- When she was first elected to paign. The 2012 Democratic can- the House, Baldwin was the first didate for Senate, and current rep- woman from Wisconsin, and the resentative from the Wisconsin’s first openly gay candidate elect- 2nd district, used her history of ed to the House. If elected to the working hard to rise to the top to Senate this fall, Tammy Baldwin appeal to Lawrentians. would become the first openly gay The informal meet-and-greet senator and the first woman sena- allowed students to have a serious tor from Wisconsin. dialogue with the candidate about Although many students in topics of the day and public policy attendance were excited about that affects students. “Running for this aspect of her candidacy, she Senate is an adventure,” Baldwin brushed these comments off say- stated. ing that focusing on the policy In her short introduction, aspect of a candidacy gives a can- Baldwin made sure to address top- didate more legitimacy. ics that mattered to students and Baldwin has a long history of young people. Issues addressed organizing young voters to get included the possible increase in involved in elections. When she interest rates for Stafford loans in first ran for public office at the conjunction with increasing tuition age of 23, she generated a high prices and coverage under parents’ turnout that the press dubbed a healthcare until a later age. “Youthquake.” Baldwin then opened the floor “I am a believer in the power of Tammy Baldwin met with students in the Warch Campus Center to discuss her plans for Wisconsin. to questions. Discussion ensued young people in making a differ- Photo by Minh Nguyen ence.” Baldwin said. on topics ranging from patents to Dalton, who attended the meet and dates: Mark Neumann, Tommy past 24 years. In addition to reaching out sustainable agriculture to taxes to greet, being politically active is a Thompson, Jeff Fitzgerald and Eric Baldwin will continue to run to traditionally political groups healthcare. way for students to “branch off Hovde. her campaign until the general, Baldwin encouraged reaching out Back on the campaign trail campus and get people involved in The Senate general election and presidential election on Nov. to other groups such as environ- while the House is on break, the Appleton community.” will take place with the presiden- 6, 2012. The on-campus campaign mental organizations and women’s Baldwin will be spending the Baldwin is the only Democratic tial general election on Nov. 6. All will be also be continuing into the organizations that may not neces- next week traveling to eight col- candidate running for this are competing for the seat that was fall. sarily realize they can be political lege campuses around the state. Senate seat. However, in August, formerly occupied by Herb Kohl, a forces, as well. Baldwin’s campaign contacted Wisconsin voters will decide Democrat who is retiring this year According to sophomore Polly senior Mara Kunin to bring this between four Republican candi- after serving in the Senate for the Event exposes reality of sexual assault Mozena honored with Molly-Judith Wilson rape. These juxtaposed emotions I Kiss You?’ show. To read the pro- Staff Writer highlighted the show’s message found impact the results had on Fulbright Scholarship ____________________________________ about the dangerous reality of sex- their life, and often on the lives Mike Domitrz, speaker, multi- ual assault. of people they love, is moving and Eryn Wecker Throughout the presenta- inspiring.” For The Lawrentian book author and founder of The ____________________________________ Date Safe Project, presented his tion, Domitrz kept the audience These positive results, as well hour-long, interactive “Can I Kiss engaged with humorous and tense as the work still needed to be Recent Fulbright Scholarship You?” lecture series at Lawrence topics. He presented clear and easy done, are what keeps the veteran winner, senior Elise Mozena, will Monday, April 9. This presentation solutions as to how one might lecturer going. spend next year in Germany com- exposed the types of decisions col- avoid an awkward date and make “Our society has a long way to pleting an English teaching assis- lege students face in intimate situ- sure that one's partner is comfort- go to increase bystander interven- tantship. Mozena, an English major ations. able with different intimacy levels. tion, supporting [sexual assault] and German minor, will use this As the Executive Director of When he was questioned survivors and understand the sig- experience to teach the English The Date Safe Project, Domitrz about whether or not asking for nificance of asking first,” he said. language, customs and culture to travels abroad to present his talks intimacy removes the romance Domitrz believes that one of young German students. and provide education to middle from the situation, Domitrz cited the biggest problems facing the Of the 366 U.S. citizens who and high schools, parent groups Ryan Gosling's character in “The series is getting its message out to applied for this grant, Mozena is and the military. Notebook” as an example of a man the public, and the solution to that one of the 140 applicants who Domitrz began the lecture by who asked first. He spoke on the is to start education early in life. were chosen to teach students in Photo provided difficulties of reading body lan- “Middle schools and high incorporating audience volunteers Germany anywhere from elemen- is kind of perceived negatively. I guage and the myth of the “mood,” schools bring the program in to into a mock scenario involving tary school age to high school age. think the Fulbright wants students claiming that it was not a ques- help their students get an earlier three students at a party. The sim- The Fulbright teaching schol- to go out and show that we too are tion of the moment being ruined: start to understanding healthy inti- ulated situation displayed a com- arship emphasizes the importance interested in culture and language. The “mood” had been bad from macy and sexual decision-making,” mon interaction between students of cultural exchange between We’re not ignorant. People actu- the start. Domitrz said. “The more tools peo- and alcohol. Domitrz guided the countries. The scholarship allows ally are interested in learning and Domitrz has been doing lec- ple have in their toolbox, the better audience to the conclusion that students from all over the world to teaching.” tures on sexual assault for 20 a foundation of healthy relation- fear was the most common reason assist in teaching English in vari- The Fulbright program, started years. He is averaging about 150 to ships they are able to build.” students do not seek to prevent ous countries, and provides funds by the U.S. Congress in 1946, has 250 presentations a year through- For more information on The sexual assault. for roundtrip airfare and a month- long aided in helping students out the world, and sees clear Date Safe Project, visit the website Domitrz's lecture wove togeth- ly stipend of 800 euro per month fund their travels abroad. Mozena results. www.DateSafeProject.org. er humor, such as when student for living expenses from housing acknowledged that the scholarship Said Domitrz, “We consistently volunteers acted out how one and groceries. “gives an opportunity to students might ask to kiss a partner, and hear from people of all genders Mozena echoed Fulbright’s sobering tragedy, such as when sharing success stories of how concerns for cultural exchange. he related the story of his sister's they used the skills from the ‘Can Said Mozena, “in general, America See Fulbright on page 2 THE LAWRENTIAN 2 NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 Bon Appétit makes strides with Wellness hearing loss reformed animal welfare policy prevention initiatives pounds of pork annually, these ing chocolate company-wide. Emily Zawacki instead of ear buds, as they move Abigail Schubach Associate Layout Editor Staff Writer the source of sound further away changes are expected to make a It is apparent that “Bon Appétit ____________________________________ ____________________________________ massive impact. not only talks the talk — but from the ear while limiting exte- Hearing loss prevention, rior noise. Two weeks, ago Bon Appétit, “We’re going to get it done," said walks the walk,” according to Julie already an important issue in the External speakers should be the company that manag- Fedele Bauccio, CEO and found- Severance, the General Manager of Conservatory, has been brought to used whenever possible, and you es Lawrence’s dining system, er of Bon Appétit Management Bon Appétit at Lawrence. Severance campus-wide attention by initia- shouldn’t fall asleep while listen- announced a nationwide step Company, “probably through lots expressed her excitement with the tives from the Wellness Committee ing to music through ear buds. against animal cruelty in the food of small, regional ranchers and new changes when she revealed, “I and WelLU. There are generally no warning business.