$15 M Renovations to Baker Slated to Begin in April the Athletic Complex Will Un- and Administrative Ofﬁ Ces for Men’S and Women’S Basketball

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VOLUME 104, NUMBER 14 WWW.DAVIDSONIAN.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 $15 M renovations to Baker slated to begin in April The athletic complex will un- and administrative offi ces for men’s and women’s basketball. Athletes will appreci- dergo renovations and expan- ate the expanded Basil Boyd Training room, sion to meet student needs and students, faculty, and staff will benefi t from a new cardio/fi tness room, as well as Liana Corwin a classroom for health and wellness instruc- Staff Writer tion. Baker currently sees 90,000 patrons annually. A new ticket offi ce with internal Twenty-one Division 1 varsity sports, and external windows and a new game day nearly 25% of the student body attending entrance facing the parking lot will stream- Davidson as student-athletes, over 600 stu- line the spectator experience. dents participating in 19 club and intramural The planned Baker renovations are a re- sports annually, an expanding academic and fl ection of Davidson’s impressive expansion extracurricular dance program… it is little over the past quarter century. “Being able to wonder that the Baker Sports Complex is respond so positively to the growth we’ve about to undergo a $15 million renovation. seen in the student population is the most ex- Designed to completely revamp and expand citing aspect of this project,” says Murphy. the current sports complex, these renova- These changes are expected to begin tions are a response to the growing athletic once all funds have been secured, with an and health/wellness program at Davidson anticipated date to break ground sometime College. this April. If all goes according to plan, Bak- “Baker was designed 25 years ago when er will be completely revamped by April of athletes had one season of intensive prac- 2014. A simulated depiction of Baker offers a preview of what is to come. The update will in- tice and play. Now all sports practice year clude new practice courts and dance studios, along with other added spaces. Photo courtesy round,” Jim Murphy, Director of Athletics, of Davidson Athletics explains. “This building [Baker] has had Additions include: an incredible demand put on it. There are will alleviate scheduling constraints, reduc- as well as accommodate an expanding aca- - Practice courts students in this building almost around the ing the current inconvenience of athletes demic and extracurricular dance program. - Locker rooms clock.” who must miss study groups, regular dinner Not all of the additions will be about - Two dance studios With additional men’s and women’s hours, and extracurricular activities. scheduling, however. Some are merely ways - Cardio/fi tness space basketball and volleyball practice courts, In addition to benefi ting varsity athletes, to improve both the athlete and the specta- - A new ticket offi ce as well as a dance center with two studios, this extra space will increase student partici- tor experience. The renovation will include - A main game day entrance offi ce space, and storage, the extra space pation in club and intramural sports by 60%, new locker rooms, team rooms, fi lm rooms Town Hall meeting previews Davidson 2022 Renovated options President Quillen delivers could see over the next ten years. ment and helping students lead meaning- in housing lottery Quillen cited three major aspirations: ful lives after graduation. Quillen did not long term vision of College to leadership and service, attracting talented lay out any specifi c policy changes but told Plans to gut Little and incor- students, faculty and staff students regardless of fi nancial background the audience that some changes could be poration of Irwin, Akers and and the ability to continue to perform a dis- expected. John Soper proportionate impact for good in relation to Those changes included a few differ- Knox to affect housing process Staff Writer our population. ent ideas for each of the previously laid Next, Davidson’s strengths out goals. For recruiting tal- Grace Hauser Last Tuesday during Common Hour, were discussed with an emphasis ented faculty, Quillen suggested Staff Writer President Carol Quillen conducted a Town on creating a difference between creating a hiring practice that Hall Meeting to give students and faculty foundational and distinctive focuses on what matters to the You may have noticed the huge posters an idea of her vision for Davidson ten years strengths. Quillen listed academ- candidate and how they would that lately appeared in all dormitory hall- from now. The talk was entitled “Davidson ic rigor, innovation, and effective impact the learning experience ways, indicating a timeline for the housing 2022: Realizing our Impact for an Inter- teaching, and a caring residential at Davidson. lottery. It’s that time of year; the time where connected World.” environment, among others, as Several possibilities for we must all decide our living situation for Quillen began by expressing that we foundational strengths while change were brought up in the next year. need to shape a vision for the future right citing extraordinary people, the Carol Quillen “incomparable learning sec- Housing application deadlines, which now, as “the landscape of higher education Davidson Trust, and the Honor tion.” A few include a focus begin this week and continue until March, is rapidly changing,” heightening the im- Code as distinctive strengths, or on a college experience based are already upon us. It is important, though, portance that we “move with a sense of ur- strengths that apply uniquely to Davidson. on learning by action, which incorporates that everyone note several changes in both gency in a world that is rapidly changing.” In terms of the transitions that Quillen an emphasis on research, travelling, and the lottery process this semester and housing The talk had three main components: addressed, three target goals were enumer- hands-on projects. Some other possibilities itself at Davidson. aspirations, strengths and transitions, with ated. These aspirations included continu- under the “incomparable learning” umbrel- One change in the lottery process of the “transitions” section containing all of ing to recruit gifted faculty and students, the potential changes students and faculty creating an incomparable learning environ- See TOWN HALL, page 3 See LITTLE, page 3

The Pulitzer Center liaison ex- With frigid weather dominat- The women’s basketball team is plains the dangerous child labor ing Davidson’s campus, winter on a four game win streak, put- that is taking place in gold mines fashions have emerged. But are ting them at 9 and 1 in the South- in the Philippines. Young chil- those “must-have” items really ern Conference. They will play dren handle mercury and spend practical, or will they simply their next game against Georgia hours underwater to pan gold for leave you out in the cold? Southern on February 2nd. their families.

See NEWS, page 2 See LIVING DAVIDSON, page 6 See SPORTS, page 12 NEWS PAGE 2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 Pulitzer Center: Mining and child labor in the Philippines Desperate families turn to men at the surface operate the compressors. Considered the most dangerous mining perilous child labor to support extraction process in the world, a small themselves fi nancially mishap with the compressors or a change in the clay walls or ocean currents can result Addie Balenger in death. Pulitzer Center Liaison In addition to the immediate risks, children often suffer from long-term With Apple’s discovery of children health problems as a result, such as lung working in its Chinese supply chain, much damage and muscular and skeletal injuries attention has been directed toward child because of the oversized loads, and a host labor in China in recent weeks. Another of neurological issues due to exposure to form of child labor, however, warrants an mercury, an ingredient used to separate the equal reaction. The Philippines ranked gold from the rock. 18th in world production of gold in 2011, To understand why parents place their producing more than one million ounces children in such perilous situations, one of gold. This high level of production, must grasp the dire fi nancial states of many however, relies heavily on young children families. Larry Price, a Pulitzer journalist and teenagers working in highly dangerous who investigated this issue, stressed the conditions. monetary impetus for involving all members Small-scale mines produce over half of the family. of the gold, and in many of them, whole “With the rise in gold prices in recent families share in the work to bring in as much years, the temptation to turn their [Filipino A young boy helps sift gold from river water using mercury. Gold mining is a profi table profession in the Philippines, but miners, usually children and teenagers, must brave very income as possible. Despite laws against families] attention to small-scale gold dangerous conditions to make ends meet. Photo by Larry Price/ Pulitzer Center for Crisis child labor, the United States Environment mining has been persistent,” he reported. Reporting Program released estimates that more than “A family can earn up to $30 a day mining 18,000 women and young children work in gold - many times more than they can Because of the illegality of privately - it’s one of the few economies there,” gold mines in the Philippines. Even little make farming rice. But for mining to pay transporting cut logs to storage facilities, Jose said. The mere existence of child hands can help by digging and hauling rock. off, entire families must participate. The haulers work in the darkness of night labor laws is inadequate. Local offi cials Teenagers partake in the most dangerous children become a commodity themselves.” since most of the loggers do not have must be prepared to implement the laws. aspect of the process, compressive mining. Coleen Jose ’12, a history major with permits. Many prefer to carry the logs on The ingrained cultural acceptance of child Although compressive mining is a concentration in Asian studies, moved to motorcycles, even though doing so entails labor because of the need to generate more illegal, many simply ignore the law. Since Charlotte from the Philippines when she more risks for the driver. “The youngest income calls into question what measures clay with gold ore is located underwater, was eight years old. The summer before drivers are just 15 years old, while boys as could be taken to strengthen the economy miners descend through shafts under the her senior year at Davidson, she received a young as 10 are hired for the task of carrying in the long run. water, breathing through tubes linked to Pulitzer grant to return to her native country and securing logs onto motorcycles,” Jose To read more about Price’s and Jose’s a compressor above water. The shafts to report on the impact of environmental wrote. reporting, check out their project pages on are square meter holes 30 or 40 feet deep exploitation in the Philippines. While Youngsters participate in the logging the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting running through rock, sand or clay. Once she did not investigate child labor in the industry for much the same reason they do website: “Philippines: The Cost of Gold” at the bottom, the miners remove the gold production of gold, she did encounter child in the gold mining industry: the opportunity and “The Philippines: Surviving on Natural ore containing clay into sacks while the labor in the timber hauling industry. for additional money. “They do it to survive Resources.” February Calendar of Events for Black History Month Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

5 6 7 11 a.m. - 900 Room 7 p.m.- 900 Room 4 p.m. - Baxter- "Racism and Civil Rights Davidson Room The Black Power Struggles in Davidson." Mix Tape 1967- 3 4 A Civic Engage- 1975, and presen- 8 9 7:30 p.m.- 900 Room ment Council tation on "Who is "The Civil Rights Strug- Justice Dialogue on Angela Davis? The gle, African American social activism Woman, the Activist, GIs, and Germany" the Myth,"

12 5 p.m. - Duke Per- formance Hall Angela Davis 10 11 speaking on "Black 13 14 15 16 Panthers and African American GIs in West Germany in the 1960s and 1970s."

18 20 7 p.m. - Union Atrium 7 p.m. - Sprinkle Room A panel discussion on "1967-72 Revolts 17 "African Americans in 19 in Film: Competing 21 22 23 Post-Nazi Germany Representations in and Nixon's United West Germany and States." the United States." NEWS WWW.DAVIDSONIAN.COM PAGE 3 Little renovations to have big implications for housing

Continued from page 1 some of the needs that aren’t currently being met in housing and [fi guring] out how [they] which you may want to take note is that there can modify Little to meet some of those will no longer be two rounds for off-campus needs,” said Brian Lackman, area coordi- housing applicati ons. Instead, “everyone nator for Duke, Little, Sentelle, and Martin who submits applications for off campus Court. will be lumped together and permissions will Some of these changes include the ad- be granted to the appropriate number of peo- dition of a kitchen space in Little and a re- ple according to how many we are allowing. modeling of the lounges for bigger commu- After that time, it will be more of a rolling nity spaces. “Overall, it’s a total face-lift of permission process, as our numbers become Little. The building is not being torn down more clear,” said Donny Edwards, Associate and rebuilt, but it’s being gutted—so all new Director of Residence Life at Davidson. closets, all new pretty much everything,” Another change includes sending out in- said Lackman. dividual lottery numbers to students instead The Residence Life Offi ce has surveyed of posting the numbers online (a change current Little residents in order to determine which began last year). Also, there is now a what changes should be made to Little dur- separate selection time specifi cally for Irwin, ing the renovations this summer. “We are Akers, and Knox, due to the combination trying very hard to work with students. . . Though an unpopular choice to live in this year, the of doubles and singles in the communities, so we can meet student needs and plan for E. H. Little Hall as it appears today. added kitchen and re-designed lounge spaces are likely to make the building much more which gives the students the ability to cluster the Future of Davidson College,” Lackman sought after. Photo by Mark Sehnert in groups of up to four people. explained. One major change to housing next year, Floor plan layouts for the new Little dor- can “change the overall image of Little.” February 8, the deadline for substance- which you will want to consider when rank- mitory are already in progress, and should Little is, after all, very centrally located and free applications, February 11, the day lot- ing your housing choices, is the renovation be ready before lottery so that students can is a “good location for students who value tery numbers are sent, February 12, the of Little dormitory. Although Little’s reno- see what Little will look like before picking privacy and quiet,” said Lackman. deadline for off-campus housing applica- vation has been rumored for several years, housing for next semester. Little may have The newly renovated Little will be an- tions, February 19 and 28, the deadlines Little truly will be renovated this year; it has a few single rooms, but it will be primarily other excellent addition to the many David- for Martin Court 5-person and 4-person ap- been budgeted and renovation plans are al- traditional double rooms with common bath- son housing options. And while considering plications, respectively, March 27, the fi rst ready underway. rooms. all of your housing options, make sure to still selection night (Martin Court, Irwin, Akers, Residence Life is “looking to make Little Although previously students viewed remember some of the important dates in the Knox, and single rooms, and April 3, fi nish- a more effective environment to help meet Little as one of the least desirable places to housing lottery process, the six most impor- ing the process with suite and double room the needs of [its] students by trying to fi nd live on campus, Lackman hopes that they tant of which are listed below. selection. From Davis to Duke to the New Dorm: Where will you live next year? A time line of how housing will unfold

Feb. Mar. 11 14 19 28 15 18

Lottery numbers issued Sub Free room selection Armfield apps due Martin Court apps due Deadline for on-leave form Triple room apps due

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Martin Court, Junior apart- Suite/Double Room selection ments, single room selection

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Continued from page 1 la are the “creative use of technology,” as well as using the Dean Rusk Internation- al Studies program to give Davidson’s education an increased sense of diversity. Finally, Quillen pointed out the in order for students to lead meaningful lives after graduation, Davidson must lean on its faculty and “incredible alumni base” to transition students from campus to the real world. Also, Quillen stated Davidson must embrace its proximity to Charlotte to give students more opportunities for internships and jobs. “Davidson is going to use its tradi- tions to become nationally known as the place where people of all nationalities, religions, and backgrounds come to live and learn,” added Quillen in closing. NEWS PAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013

Sister Simone Campbell addressed students, faculty and community members at a lec- ture Tuesday evening in the 900 room. She is the executive Director of NETWORK, a national Catholic social justice lobby. Her talk was entitled, “Where your treasure is... The Gospel, Public Policy and the Poor.” CRIME LOG: 1/21 TO 1/28

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Disturbance 0 iving aviDson WWW.DAVIDSONIANL.COM D PAGE 5 Club preps busy term raising nuclear disarmament awareness This spring, Global Zero has ty by bringing infl uential speakers to campus, has a very exciting, and busy, semester a schedule full of events from ahead of them. They are currently working February through april on a Valentine’s Day Campaign, “Love _____, No Nukes.” During the fi rst week of Katie Bennett February, the club’s members will be walk- Staff Writer ing around campus asking students, faculty and staff members to fi ll in the blank. Pho- Well, it’s almost February. And we all tographs from all of the United States cam- know what that means… pounds of choc- puses will be compiled and placed on the olate that have been sitting on the shelves Global Zero Organization Facebook Page to of convenience stores since December will spread awareness. fi nally be bought, fl orists will make their Also, on March 23, Global Zero and pay for the year, and Davidson Outdoors the internet server will team up to host a will temporarily shut On March 23, Global Zero campus and commu- down when every and Davidson Outdoors will nity-wide 50K bike student on campus ride event. The length blows up Davidson team up to host a campus and of the ride is approx- community-wide 50K bike Admirers and Da- imately the radius of Students take part in Global Zero’s annual Tie-Dye Event in the Hayes Amphitheater in vidson Compliments ride event. damage caused by a September 2011. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Strykers. like it’s the fi rst few possible nuclear ex- seconds of Add/Drop. plosion; mind blown. on April 5, 2010, which discussed the New ing on a petition, heading straight to the But this year, this As if these two START Treaty, an important step forward White House, to continue the push for the magical month, as well as the rest of the se- events weren’t enough, in late March or for the Global Zero Movement. elimination of the world’s stock of nuclear mester, has a few surprises up its sleeve. April they will put on their annual Tie-Dye In addition to all of this, they are also weapons. Global Zero, a club that raises awareness Event, giving away 50 Global Zero T-shirts. working on bringing one or two speakers to For more information about these events about issues of nuclear disarmament and This semester, they will also commemo- campus, one of whom is a Davidson alum. or joining the club, contact club president promotes a secure international communi- rate Barack Obama’s Prague Speech given Throughout the semester, they will be work- Alyssa Strykers at [email protected]. 2013 Academy snubs: Which movies should have got the nods The annual list of nominees passed over in the Best Picture category, but its sensational actors (Jake Gyllenhaal, Mi- is out, and some of the most chael Pena, Anna Kendrick) were snubbed deserving have been left off too. “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” fea- tures a wonderful ensemble of veteran ac- Tommy Barquinero tors, all of them (Tom Wilkinson, Maggie Staff Writer Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Penelope Wilton) putting on an acting This year’s Oscar nominations were an- clinic. It is a wonderful movie, but like “End nounced a couple of weeks ago. Overall, the of Watch,” one that probably suffered as a Academy did an admirable job of honoring result of its early release. Chris Tucker, dis- deserving movies and performances. Their playing a depth of talent in “Silver Linings acknowledgement of “Beasts of the South- Playbook,” also deserved a nomination. ern Wild” and its extraordinary nine-year Other snubs include Lynn Shelton’s old star, Quvenzhane Wallis, was particu- brilliant “Your Sister’s Sister,” a gem that larly wonderful. Benh Zeitlin’s movie — a is driven by the splendid and introspec- masterpiece that you should see immediate- tive acting by the three leads (Emily Blunt, ly, if you haven’t seen it already — earned Rosemarie DeWitt, and Mark Duplass). And four Oscar nominations, including a Best where is the love for John Goodman? Mr. Actress nod for Wallis. Conventional wis- Goodman gave three terrifi c performances dom might suggest that nine-year olds have last year in “Flight,” “Argo,” and “Trouble limited dramatic range, but Wallis expos- with the Curve,” but he was overlooked. es this notion as false. Her performance is Perhaps no one, though, was treated as amazing. “Beasts of the Southern Wild” is unfairly by the Academy as Ben Affl eck. one of many great fi lms (“Argo,” “Silver “Argo,” the outstanding movie that he di- Linings Playbook,” “Lincoln,” to name rected, produced, and stars in, received a few) that got dutiful recognition by the seven nominations, but Affl eck should have Academy. been honored for his riveting work both as Yet for all of the well-deserved nomina- actor and director. tions, there were a handful of inexcusable In addition to the omission of Affl eck, the snubs. Here is my breakdown of Oscar’s Best Director category passed over Robert most striking omissions: Zemeckis and Kathryn Bigelow. Zemeck- In the Best Picture race, my favorite is’ direction of “Flight” produces scenes of movie of the year got overlooked. “Flight,” harrowing action as well as scenes of quiet Robert Zemeckis’ masterfully compelling emotion, a mix that he executes seamless- tour-de-force, deserved way more nomi- ly. I have not yet seen “Zero Dark Thirty,” nations than it received. At least Denzel but if it is anywhere near as compelling and Washington got honored for his magnifi - well-crafted as her previous Oscar winner cent performance as a substance-abusing, ‘The Hurt Locker,” then Bigelow should yet brilliant airline pilot. No comedy, with defi nitely have been nominated. the exception of “Silver Linings Playbook”, Despite the annoying snubs, the Acade- Ben Afﬂ eck’s snub in the Best Director category may be the most egregious this year. was funnier or more poignant than “The Also erroneously left out were the three stars of “Your Sister’s Sister” and John Goodman, my Awards on February 24 are bound to be Five Year Engagement”, yet it was ignored who appeared in three ﬁ lms this year. Courtesy photos. exciting. It’s anybody’s guess which mov- by the Academy. And while many heralded ies and actors will walk away with a golden “The Dark Knight Rises” as the best block- the greatest cop movies I have ever seen, has the reason, the dismissal of “End of Watch” statuette. But one thing is for sure: host Seth buster of 2012, I was more impressed with received no recognition this awards season. is unjust. MacFarlane has a tough task ahead of him if “Skyfall.” Sam Mendes’ stylish entry into Perhaps that is due to its early fall release or The Academy did an excellent job in he wants to match the brilliance of Tina Fey the James Bond canon was worthy of a Best its unfl inching depiction of inner-city crime the acting categories, but I still have some and Amy Poehler, who were hilarious as co- Picture nomination. “End of Watch,” one of and lack of a feel-good ending. Whatever complaints. Not only was “End of Watch” hosts of the Golden Globes. Living Davidson Page 6 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Have both fashion and function with these winter pieces You can have it all with these hands from the cold, then, really, what’s the point? Is it necessary to sacrifice func- fashionable, yet fully function- tionality and comfort for fashion some- al cold-weather accessories times? Utility is an important aspect of the Grace Hauser fashion industry. Make a dress with pock- Staff Writer ets, and it instantaneously is more appeal- ing than others, because it’s more func- The past few days have been undeni- tional (and if you can avoid carrying a ably cold (or at least for a native Atlantan clutch or a purse, why not?). Fashionably such as myself). This is the kind of weath- functional pieces are infinitely more chic er that calls for the winter clothing works: because they hold both the appeal of style coats, scarves, hats, and gloves. and convenience. When the weather drops to around 35 Several fashionably functional win- degrees, I decided it was time to pull out ter trends are a triple threat: they are one of my unused pieces of cold-weather stylish, keep you warm and are techno- clothing: fingerless gloves. They were an logical gadgets. One popular item this impulse purchase that year is tech gloves, I made in a small bou- Several fashionably function- a relatively knew tique in Paris a few al winter trends are a triple phenomenon in the years ago and until threat: they are stylish, keep glove world, which now, I had been at a allow you to keep loss for an occasion you warm and are technologi- your fingers fully upon which to wear cal gadgets. covered while using them. touch-screen devices I braced myself for the cold in my Sher- through touch sensitive technology on pa-lined jacket, scarf, beret, and crocheted the fingertips. fingerless gloves. As I stepped out the Another such item is earmuffs (but door into the bitingly cold wind, my hands these are not just any earmuffs). A rela- felt the chill. Though I hoped the gloves tively new type of chorded earmuffs has would be somewhat à la Serena Van der been appearing in stores lately that can Keep your hands and ears warm, while still staying plugged in to your devices, with Woodson (Gossip Girl, season 1, when she both keep your ears warm and plugged in tech gloves and earmuffs Courtesy photos. sported orange leather fingerless gloves), I to your technological device. sell at around $25. more temperature-appropriate time of year was only feeling cold, not Upper East Side Both of these technologically sav- From now on, in these cold weather (fall, perhaps?). Although, at least in my chic. vy winter accessories can be purchased days, I’m going to stick to fashionable mind, fashion is usually foremost, so is The chill left me wondering this: If fin- from major department-store retailers and functional items—no more fingerless utility. No matter the season, functional gerless gloves do nothing to protect your (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Macy’s) and gloves for me. I’ll be saving them for a fashion is always in style. Random Student Spotlight: Have you met ... Christine Bell? Tutor, Spanish afficionado, plan on doing if you had no work?” cheerleader: Get to know se- CB: “I would love to be outside. It could just nior with thirst for adventures be as simple as sitting by the football field, or going to Lake Campus. I would go and Katie Farrey do Zumba. I kind of want to be a Zumba in- Staff Writer structor someday, maybe not as a career, but on the side… Hm, I’d play badminton.” She is Davidson’s spin on Rapunzel and Ariel: bubbly, excited, ready to explore. KF: “What is your favorite flavor of ice Meet Christine Bell, a senior about to experi- cream? And have you ever had a Ben and ence her first shout-out in The Davidsonian. Jerry’s Vermonster (a mammoth container I actually did not plan on interviewing Chris- filled with twenty scoops of ice cream and tine. I did not know her until we confusedly all of your favorite toppings)?” bumped into each other in the Union one windy, Thursday afternoon. She and I had CB: “To answer the first question, Butter Pe- only planned to meet and talk about a Span- can, which is a very boring flavor, I know. ish opportunity, but the bounce in her step but there is something about it that is very and her cheerful smile convinced me that she safe and it never fails me. I love trying new would be the perfect candidate for the next things, and I do, but I always end up going Student Spotlight. back to Butter Pecan. And I have had a Ver- So, what do we know about Christine? monster before, actually for my nineteenth She cherished her time abroad her junior birthday. We were at Myrtle Beach. It was year in Granada, quite a feat.” Spain, and is now continuing to look “I feel like it would be very KF: “What is internationally for something strange hard to live without that Bell says her study abroad experience in Spain was an amazing adventure. Photo by Katie jobs in Costa Rica, you did in your Farrey Greece, Spain and kind of adventure to look childhood?” Laos. She sings to hit them again, isn’t that horrible? I don’t up with a group of friends and going out for about the partes forward to. And it’s import- CB: (She ponders, know how I got out of that, it just eventual- froyo. But internationally it has been amaz- del cuerpo (parts of ant to realize the adventure laughs, and says she ly left. It wasn’t something I thought about ing too, from my little experience abroad. I the body) with Da- in the small things as well.” is trying to think a lot, and I don’t know if my parents ever feel like it would be very hard to live with- vidson Elementary of something not knew about it. It was just a strange habit I out that kind of adventure to look forward to. students on Fridays. too embarrassing) guess.” And it’s important to realize the adventure in She is involved with “Okay I’ll share the small things as well.” Campus Outreach, is a Davidson cheer- this one. Tell me if this is too weird. When KF: “Is there one thing that you absolutely leader and a partner coach of the Ada Jen- I was young, I don’t do this anymore, I used cannot live without?” I think we can all learn how to live a lit- kins LearnWorks cheerleaders, takes part in to have this weird thing where I would like tle, how to find the bounce in our step, from Dance Ensemble, you name it. But because to have things equal, like physically on me. CB: “My faith is really big to me. I would Christine. What’s her secret? Maybe it’s in these descriptions barely scratch the surface, So if I had to hit something with one hand I say I could not live without God. And I don’t the last line of her last quotation: find adven- I asked her a few more questions. would have to hit it with the other hand, to know if this sounds weird, but I really love ture in the small things, something that I’m balance things out. It got to the point where adventures. It doesn’t have to be internation- sure she will do in her time left at Davidson KF: “On a free afternoon what would you if I accidentally hit someone I would have al; it can be something as simple as meeting and afterwards. We-All-Have-Issues Issue www.davidsonian.com Page 7

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Beam me up January 29, 2013 The Davidsonian Stoners cele- Jesus and Satan Rush Prospective brate super bowl Pledges During Flex-Time They Definitely Do It Better Than in ramsey lot Those Generic People Over There Limbo—On Friday new Patterson Court rules officially brought the cosmic turf war between competing fraternities HVN and HLL to a That place, N/A— You know, they do a good job. I don’t understand See page 24 close after a rush process that some say has lasted “for what feels like why they are always talking so poorly about the manner in which we a lifetime.” Each group embodies radically different ideas about the go about doing the things they do? I suggest we take a minute to ap- ultimate purpose of (frat) life, and freshmen say the decision will be Barbara walters preciate how well they do it and be considerate of all the time they sink a hard one. “HLL has the sickest ragers,” said to-be-fratdog Stain’d into that thing we’re all always doing. When you think about it, could finally showing Khakis. “Lots of booze, sex, sloth, false idols, weed, and usury. Peo- I do that? Probably not. I mean, it’s not for everyone. And if they can ple breaking commandments all over the place, and having the time of signs of weak- manage to pull it off, imagine how much else they have time for. Un- their life. But on the other derstandably, there is a strong contingent of them who might rub some hand I hear that their haz- ness “Lots of booze, sex, sloth, false of the others the wrong way, but who doesn’t? In case those other guys ing is the most brutal on have been living under some sort of rock with her for the past amount of See page 37 the Court; like my friend idols, weed, and usury. People time, wake up! It’s time to smell the breakfast meat and/or vegetarian whose older brother is in breaking commandments all substitute. For Christ’s sake! You’ve been so apathetic for an ambigu- HLL says he had to eat over the place, and having the ous length of time to really have any relevant words to say against them. Paralyzed cat fiery coals. Plus it goes Just last certain- the longest, like 14 weeks time of their life.” number-of-days ago I teased plus.” Historically, HLL overheard them whis- brings in the largest class pering in that place by every year, with some claiming that it will give a bid to “literally any- See page 41 the thing about how one.” ineffective that generic However, HLL’s dominance has been challenged in the past two- person’s method of pro- thousand years, ever since HVN installed a new rush chair, Jesus Christ, testing that thing was. I Tweet of who was like: “what?” I and/ some or me could not believe the Week say is the purpose of that ac- the best tion the vague-number- in the of-people-outside were nation. Hey! You over there! Let’s come/go up to performing. We/they that place next to their part of the place “Yeah, walked right up to them/ that it and let her/she have guy’s re- what was coming to him/they. What kind of world/day/time are we ally chill living/existing/eating in that the average guy with an opinion or ability and su- to speak can’t just blurt out whatever is on his/ustedes’ mind? Pretty per ap- horrifying/mildly scary/eh. Is anyone up for some ethic food? I hear proach- Taco Bell/ Mcdonald’s/ Panda Express/ Pinkberry are all open until that Modern Seinfield able,” time of night and/or day. I’m totally into that if you are into that thing I @SeinfeldToday: said mentioned earlier about the people who try to keep a rigid schedule of “Kramer gets a rep Stain’d. action. Let’s go. as a tease for tapping Doesn’t the devil look suspiciously like John Travolta? “He can tell you his foot at urinals some re- Where do you go boozin on campus? without following ally crazy stories. Plus I hear his dad is loaded. The only thing is, I’m through on casual not sure if he can deliver on all his big promises. I mean forever is kind 24 hour Room 29% sex. “I’m just a tap- of an intimidating commitment, dude. Frat-wise, I’m just expecting to down some brews, divulge some Wildcattettes, and get set up with a Regigtsrar’s Offcfe 15% per! I can’t stop!” sweet job.” Both fraternities are expecting for their enrollments to be higher this semester, ever since fringe frat VUDU was kicked off cam- The New Piolce Car 217% pus for 1) having a keg at a party and 2) trapping one of their pledge’s souls inside said keg. Cmoomns 12$$9%

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Note: The Yowl is a satirical supple- ment to The Davidsonian. Hence, nothing in it should be taken as truth. Word. PERSPECTIVES PAGE 8 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 A not so proud Nevermind Leviticus tradition Dheuris Rodriguez defi nitely fought the Battle of Jericho, and David put a rock in Goliath’s skull. Turning the other cheek isn’t so much a I’ve been thinking a lot about religion lately. I’ll let my call for complete non-violence as it is a command to not take TAFF DITORIAL S E stance out early, I do believe in God and am a confi rmed vengeance. If you’re being oppressed the Bible would have Catholic. I sincerely hope that I can convince as many people This Friday marks the return of a Davidson tradi- no problem if you rise up and overthrow the authority that is as possible to convert to Catholicism or at least believe in God, tion: many fi rst year women—an estimated 40% of keeping you down; it’s not an act of hate against people but an but at the same time I think that faith is a journey that you the women in the class of 2016—will join the ranks act of hate against oppression. The problem comes when you need to take on your own. That said, a depressingly signifi cant of eating house members and, in doing so, will begin get into fi st fi ghts because you decided to keep it real instead amount of people in the world would be better off being atheist. 2013’s Self-Selection Weekend. These fi rst-years will of turning the other cheek. Why? Because they were either taught wrong and rely too lay wide-eyed in their beds, like many women before As for the the spaghetti monster argument, I fi nd it much on others to form their beliefs. Now, I don’t know what them, anxiously waiting to discover to which eating irrelevant. To say that you can’t prove it doesn’t exist the right way to teach someone to follow God is, I don’t have house they’ve been matched. And then it will hap- therefore it must exist is foolish. The fact of the matter is that any authority in saying what that is, and there will be a ton pen: drunken shouting will echo through the fi rst-year it’s completely absurd and illogical to believe in God. You of people who disagree with me. I don’t mind having people dorms like the cries of dying polecats. can’t prove He exists and you can chalk literally anything coming at my neck. See the back of my head to get the joke. Thankfully, this year marks the fi rst time that the up to being a coincidence. If you’re a staunch atheist and I had a loving family and was raised Catholic. I remember self-selection commotion won’t begin until 6am Fri- don’t want to hear a plug for religion, stop here. Or keep going to Sunday school and not really caring much about it. I day morning, rather than at 2am on Thursday night as reading with an open mind. Whatever. The absurdity of it got fi rst communion some day and it was a big deal I guess. in years past. While non-eating house students will all is the beauty of faith. To believe in something that you The main point is I didn’t really care much for religion and still be inconvenienced by the unwanted 6am wake- have absolutely no proof of is something that is extremely it didn’t have a big deal for me. I was damn near atheist for up call, at least they’ll get a few more precious hours diffi cult. “But Dheuris, then why are there so many religious more than half of my life. I say near because sometimes I’d of shut-eye. people?” Because to them the Bible is hard proof of it. Or pray to get some new Jordans and fi tteds. Gotta look fl y right? Of more concern, however, are the traditional their prayers get “answered” and that’s that. Or they were told I went to church in high school, but that was because we had self-selection evening activities, including but not it existed enough times (see Santa). But to me that’s not real to and going Catholic Mass instead of the school mass meant limited to: paint-tossing, condiment-fl inging, choc- faith. They’ve technically “seen” God by their logic. And if I would get in the food line earlier. Go fi gure. I didn’t start olate-saucing, and near-naked jogging. Each year, you’ve seen something, you don’t have faith it exists, you truly believing again until junior year of high school, when some of the PCC students involved in the festivities— know it exists. Faith has to be absurd and needs to be based nothing signifi cant happened. I walked into an atheist religion fi rst years and upperclassmen alike—express trepida- on absolutely nothing other than you believe it. I recognize hating conversation, and as a person with a compulsive need tion at engaging in the annual ritual. While this yearly that that’s an extremely dangerous way to think, but in the to challenge everything I found myself defending religion tradition is a mostly harmless—if incredibly messy— right minds it can have amazing potential. like I believed it was my life. After this conversation I started undertaking, sometimes students question why they God is almighty and all powerful, but he loves you and to grow and foster my faith, but that’s a private matter. do it in the fi rst place. everyone else in the world infi nitely. To believe that and take In my experience, atheists almost always bring up several “It’s horrifying,” said one Junior eating house into account the world’s population and current events is, dare points when hating on religion. The Crusades and other acts member. “I really don’t want to do it, but it’s tradi- I say, inkonceivable. In my Sin and Redemption class with of violence done in the name of religions, spaghetti monsters, tion.” the amazing Professor Trent Foley, we read a great analogy and Leviticus. The Crusades were terrible. Their purpose was Indeed, why do so many intelligent, capable stu- comparing how absurd it is to believe in God. So I’ll translate basically to get a piece of land that was deemed holy because dents devote a Friday evening each winter to being it for y’all. Here goes: If Obama sent you a text asking to play of its relevance in the Bible. Don’t get me wrong, it was a covered in food products? Is it a tradition? Sure. Is it basketball and all you need to do is text him back with your religious war and there’s no avoiding that. Pope Urban II was a proud one? Not so much. But perhaps not all tradi- Social Security Number to prove you’re you, what would you all for it. Atheists point at it and Jesus’ sermon on the mount tions need to be about pomp and circumstance. If run- do? You’d laugh and write it off as a scam. But if it’s true before calling us hypocrites or oppressors. But when you look ning around Patterson Court covered in mustard helps you literally missed the chance of a life time. To establish a at the war itself it’s almost completely against the religion it’s relieve stress, then who are we to judge? In keeping relationship with God is to text Obama your Social Security in the name of. It was a pursuit based on greed and defended with the spirit of this grand tradition, we at the David- Number (please don’t send anyone your SSN, this is just an by idolatry, both things that God speaks against. Religion sonian wish a happy, safe self-selection weekend to analogy). You take a shot in the dark and if you truly believe was wrongly used as a tool to convince people to fi ght, and you and yours. then it can make you better. And if you don’t want to take that while it made it easier to “justify”, it’s entirely possible that Just remember to save some chocolate syrup for shot, that’s logical and you have every right to believe it. But the Crusades could have happened in the name of something us. where’s the fun in that? else. As for claims of hypocrisy, the Bible defi nitely sponsors Dheuris Rodriguez ’15 is undeclared from Bronx, NY. violence. Moses drowns a bunch of Egyptians, Joshua Contact him at [email protected] Self-selection: a sweet experience for freshmen

Katie Miller Floridian self, my fellow freshmen and I, knowing what lay Editors-in-Chief in store, made our way to the Court in wifebeaters and shorts. Scott Matthews & Sarah Welty From the Archives: Katie Miller ’10 wrote this article in After the exhilerating process of being made into walking 2007. When she wrote this, she was an undeclared fi rst year sundaes, we were invited to spend the evening at our house for News Editors Perspectives Editors from New Smyrna Beach, FL. She went on to be an English dancing and, well, other Court activities. I’d like to take this Laura Chuckray Marcus S. Bailey major, Editor-in-Chief of The Davidsonian, and is currently opportunity to thank the many upperclassmen who made the Lyla Halsted Mary Click Dheuris Rodriguez matriculating at Duke Law. weekend such a success. Court Selection Weekend left many a haggard but happy Over the past few days, I’ve repeatedly heard old members Living Davidson Editor Yowl Editor face to seek solace in the library Sunday night. As I looked compliment the warm reception. I joined an eating house to Michelle Wan Brian Correa around me at the multitude of students furiously attempting make new friends and my expectations were certainly met and to complete work that should have been started long before surpassed as I received hugs, cups and stories from welcoming Sports Editors Managing Editor Mike Brown Mark Sehnert their hangovers wore off, I wondered whether anyone members. Maggie Rickard regretted the experiences of the weekend. I, for one, certainly While attending the mandatory anti-hazing meeting with didn’t; embarrassing though some of my highlights were, many of my classmates, I was provoked by the claim that any Head Copy Editor Business Manager I feel a greater bond with this school and the many people amount of hazing, no matter how insignifi cant it may seem, Yuxi Lin Trevor Haubert who witnessed my actions as a result. It was a day, and more is inappropriate. From a strictly idealistic point of view I here Layout Editor Advertising Staff importantly a night, to remember. However, if among us there take the liberty of presuming that many of us would agree with Grace Hauser Robert Abare are some who can’t manage to remember parts of our evening the claim. Michael Diamant spent on the Court, that may be for the best. However, the rituals practiced here at Davidson, although Webmaster Joey Esposito As is traditional, choruses of eating house spirit awoke not harmful to the parties involved, should be, by the defi nition Caroline Queen me early Friday morning. As I lay in my bed, the thrill of the presented in that class, considered hazing. Photography Editor Circulation Manager unknown kept me awake. My pulse began to race as fi rst one I must say, though, that if you take away eating houses Tripp Bartholomew Natalie Atabek house then another passed by my door, where I lay unbidden. pouring sticky substances on their freshman or frats egging When the sounds of Warner Hall fi nally came towards my door their barely-dressed boys on while they run a gauntlet through and the long-awaited pounding followed, I drowsily fumbled scores of cat-calling girls, you will take away the most out of my covers and threw the door open to the bright hallway. intoxicating part of Court Selection. The extent to which the Please address all correspondences to: The Davidsonian, P.O. The sleep deprivation seemed to heighten my senses. Instead girls of Warner Hall seemed to enjoy the process was attested Box 7182, Davidson, NC 28035-7182 or e-mail davidsonian@ of the grogginess impairing my ability to fully appreciate the to by the number of beverages we poured over one another on davidson.edu. Our offi ces are located in Room 411 of the Alvarez sights and sounds of young women chanting and banging their the dance fl oor, continuing the degradation of our appearances College Union. Opinions expressed in articles do not necessarily way down my hall, my heavily-bagged eyes and pajama-clad and forever soiling our Court apparel. To those who argue refl ect the views of the Editorial Board of The Davidsonian. Only the staff editorial represent the views of The Davidsonian staff. body not only took it all in but eagerly joined the fun. that even these rather innocent activities should be eradicated Subscriptions cost $45 per semester. E-mail Joey Esposito at The rest of my day passed by in a blur as I attempted completely, I say that if the defi nition of fun isn’t copious [email protected] for advertising inquiries. Copyright is napping and homework, failing miserably at both. My only numbers of Solo cups, chocolate-covered freshman girls, held by the Trustees of Davidson College. real success of the day was staying awake for the party whitey tighties and dance parties to Madonna, then I don’t that night. Despite what felt like frigid temperatures to my know what is. PERSPECTIVES WWW.DAVIDSONIAN.COM PAGE 9 Why I write for the Davidsonian Alcohol Talk-Back and you should too Catherine Schricker During the talk-back last Monday night, readers. By reading, you are a part of this tradition. many comments provided answers to two larger A second way to participate is to learn from us. This questions: week’s Davidsonian contains a fascinating article on child 1) What social structures are fostering a harsh labor in the Philippines. Each month, we publish an article drinking environment? on a human rights crisis occurring in the world, but it is a -Student body acceptance Marcus S. Bailey crisis that someone on campus has a connection to. The -Desire for relationship Davidsonian is shedding light on issues of global interest that -Need an outlet from the stress of the The Davidsonian is unique. Newspapers across the our community members are involved with. Additionally, work-week country are a dying breed, but as a college weekly, we’re Sports spotlights a student-athlete each week, giving you 2) What aspects of the Davidson environment going nowhere. In fact, quite the opposite. the opportunity to put a personality behind the jersey of make it seem okay to continue the drinking The Davidsonian is alive and well. You know this because our favorite athletes. We learn about these members of the culture we have? you’re reading it! But that’s not why I write. community for all that they do. News also spotlights a faculty -We generally trust everyone Tonight, I held a Davidsonian from 1936, celebrating the or administration member each week for the same purpose. -People care about us and will take care of us college’s 100th anniversary. Next year, The Davidsonian will Living Davidson informs us of cultural and artistic events -We don’t have to worry about people driving turn 100 years old. I write to connect myself to a tremendous occurring on and around campus, events you may not have -With laminate floors, party clean-up (spilled legacy of people who have written before me. Reading that known about before. By learning from us, you are a part of alcohol, vomit) is quick and easy. old newspaper made me realize how much the paper has our tradition. These few cultural norms and aspects on evolved over the years, in content, style, and even size. But Another way to participate is by discussing what we write. campus are not unnerving, but for some reason something remains the same throughout: there is no shortage Each week, Perspectives publishes editorials written by our when there is an easily accessible alcohol, these of activity on this campus, only a shortage of energy to report peers. As a campus of nearly 2,000 students, we each have good-intentioned desires may have dangerous on it. our own background and our own point of view of the world. and unwanted effects. “I drink because my By discussing what you read in Perspectives, you are giving friends and I bond over drinking”, “I use drinking back to the college; you are opening up your own mind and as a stress-relief” “I drink to meet people who I “There is no shortage of activity contributing to the intellectual curiosity of the campus. By normally wouldn’t talk to” were some common happening on this campus, only a discussing what you read, you are a part of our tradition. responses on the anonymous survey during the The ultimate form of participation is writing for us. talk-back. shortage of energy to report on it.” Perspectives is the best way for a student to get his or her The paramount question right now is how to opinions out to the community at large. By writing for find other outlets for satisfying these without Perspectives, you are joining a 99 year-old conversation having alcohol be the more enticing option. Is Unlike most newspapers, The Davidsonian has a about life at the college. You can write about basically it differently structured des-stress events? Better mandate to serve the students, the alumni, and the Davidson whatever you want and how it affects your life on campus. access to Charlotte’s social scene? Unfortunately, community-at-large. We have a responsibility, not only to If you don’t want to write for Perspectives, you can report I think the people who view alcohol as central you, but to everyone who has written for this paper before us, on the news around campus, you can write about the sports to their social life at Davidson are not the ones to maintain The Davidsonian as the campus’ premier source games you watch, you can write about the cultural events attending these talk-backs and community for news. In order to do our jobs successfully, we need your you attend, or you can even try your hand at humor and write conversations on alcohol abuse. But these are participation. for The Yowl. Writing is the ultimate form of participation in precisely the people we need to be adding their Participation can come in many forms. First of all, you The Davidsonian. ideas to the discussion if we are going to find any participate by reading the paper. After all, students have been We aren’t going anywhere. The Davidsonian has been answers that cause social change. doing it since 1914.. When we slip it under your door and around for nearly one hundred years and we will be here for The talk-back was useful because the you read it, however quickly, you are a part of a century-old another hundred—I promise you that. Sure, the paper has experiences of many were voiced and recognized. tradition. In 1936, the paper contained dozens of short news evolved as the times have changed, but we have stuck to our Now, our question to go forward with is: What briefs, a section on sports, and numerous ads for cigarettes, mandate for all these years. In the beginning, I said that I is able to fulfill our desire for acceptance, barbershops, and tailors. Today, we still have the sections write to connect myself to a tremendous legacy of people relationship, stress relief etc. that now are being on sports and news, but we also have The Yowl, Living who have written before me. I write to be involved. I write satiated by the effects of alcohol? Davidson, and Perspectives. Local businesses like Ben and to be heard. Jerry’s still advertise with us regularly, but you won’t fi nd Catherine Schricker ’14 is a Biology major cigarettes or tailors. Today, we are active on Facebook and Marcus Bailey ’15 is a Perspectives Editor and a from Raleigh, NC. Contact her at caschricker@ Twitter, accelerating the news cycle, live-tweeting basketball Political Science major from New York, NY. Contact him at davidson.edu games, and reinforcing our mandate to inform you, our [email protected] Dodger: friend and pet to all

It’s tragic when a friend passes away. At the same time, it’s a miracle when friends pass away doing what they love. Last Thursday, Davidson College’s Senior Writer John Syme broke the news of his beloved dog’s passing. While chasing squirrels, Dodger’s favorite activity, he collided with a brick wall and broke his neck. He died minutes later. As sad as this tragedy is, Dodger’s death has gotten us thinking about our lives at Davidson and our place in the community. Like it or not, for four years, Davidson becomes home to roughly two thousand transplants from across the country and around the world. This campus has an incredible propensity to, very quickly, feel like home. It’s easy to recognize why… this is a community in the truest sense of the word. The faculty and staff really cre- ate a familial aura where students are hear to learn but also to grow as people. In addition to the community of people, there was Dodger, our campus pet. For some of us, Dodger was a substitute for our pets at home, but for others, Dodger was our ﬁ rst pet. Everyone seems to have a Dodger story, which makes it incredible when you recognize that Dodger had not just one owner, but two thousand. In his Daybook Davidson blog, John thanked everyone for the outpouring of support he received, but John, you aren’t in this alone. We all knew Dodger and he was our dog too. SportS PaGe 10 wednesday, January 30, 2013 Super Bowl Preview: Gregg’s gameday predictions Harbaugh brothers, Ray Lew- Green Bay Packers with the same physical with injuries stockpiling on that side of the performance stems from the offensive line play that marked their resurgence last year ball. Talismanic linebacker Ray Lewis also keeping him clean in the pocket. The new- is, Beyoncé are sure to make en route to a 6-2 start. In Week Nine, their went down with a torn triceps that kept look line, which did not play together once this Super Bowl legendary entire season changed when Jim Harbaugh him out for the rest of the regular season. during the regular season, needs to provide made one of the most controversial decisions That left it up to Flacco and star running Rice with holes to run in and give Flacco the Gregg Hunter of the season. Alex Smith was playing some back Ray Rice to carry the load on offense. time he needs to stretch the fi eld with the Staff Writer of the best football of his career when he At times the offense starred and at other vertical passing game. The 49ers will need went down with a concussion against the times it stalled, with Flacco’s inconsistent to control the line of scrimmage on defense. On Sunday, the world will stop (at St. Louis Rams. Backup quarterback Colin performances drawing the ire of fans and Baltimore will have to fi nd a way to rein least in America anyway) to watch one of Kaepernick fi lled in more than admirably critics alike. The other Harbaugh, in the rampaging Kaepernick to have a sport’s most celebrated games: the Super and impressed Harbaugh enough that he seeing his offense repeatedly stutter, chance to win. His versatility coupled Bowl. This year’s matchup gives viewers made Kaepernick the starter, going against also made a controversial call, with the read-option offense will be a tantalizing tilt between the the traditional idea that no one loses their fi ring his offensive coordinator a tall order for Ray Lewis and Co. to San Francisco 49ers versus job to injury. Kaepernick proved Harbaugh’s Cam Cameron and replacing him deal with. They will have to keep Baltimore Ravens, decision to be golden, repaying his faith with Jim Caldwell, a man who him in the pocket and make football royalty versus with incredible performances, had never called plays before him beat them with his arm, the scrappy underdog, including his masterclass against professionally. The decision although he is more than unconventional versus the Packers in the playoffs. did not pay immediate capable of beating them traditional quarterback, Now, the 49ers face the Ravens, dividends, but the offense through the air as well. and brother versus full of confi dence in the ability most certainly picked up Who Wins brother. Head Coaches of their quarterback and the steam in the playoffs. Despite the Jim and John Harbaugh genius of their coach. The biggest headline 49ers on paper having the came into this season How They Got Here: heading into the playoffs was better squad, this game will with high expectations Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis’ confi rmation that be close. Both teams have after both fell short in Baltimore came this playoff run was his “last a great sense of urgency. last season’s conference into the season knowing ride”. With all the chips on the table, Jim signaled his intent to championship games. just how close they Lewis helped stabilize the defense not just make the playoffs While both ended up came to a Super with his leadership and inspired again but to win the whole in what some media Bowl appearance play. Flacco also picked up his thing when he benched outlets are referring to as the and hoped to fi nally play, proving he just might the good Alex Smith for the “Harbowl”, they took very interesting get over the hump. be elite after outdueling potentially awesome Colin routes to get there. Quarterback Joe Flacco, in fellow quarterbacks Peyton Kaepernick. John also moved How They Got Here: San Francisco the last year of his rookie Manning and Tom Brady out of desperation in fi ring his The 49ers entered the season as contract, claimed elite status in the playoffs. Ray offensive coordinator late in legitimate title contenders after last and wanted the payday to Lewis’ last ride takes the season. Ray Lewis added season’s surprising return to prominence. justify his claim. Add to him and his team to New to the Ravens’ urgency Jim Harbaugh boasted an impressive that Ed Reed’s future with Orleans to claim a last when he declared he will defense led by All-Pro linebacker Patrick the team being in doubt and Super Bowl and add retire. The Ravens have Willis and standout lineman Justin Smith. Terrell Suggs injury, the Ravens another feather in his entered their last two The only real question mark was former received plenty of offseason legacy cap. postseason games as fi rst-round pick, Alex Smith, and whether he coverage. When the season Keys to the underdogs, entering two had the quality to compete with the other started, the Ravens record Game tough venues against the best elite quarterbacks in the NFL. Smith gained suggested dominance, but This game will come down to who quarterbacks of this generation and winning. new weapons in the form of receivers a few stinkers such as controls the line of scrimmage. The 49ers The stars seem to be aligned for another Randy Moss and Mario Manningham to the 9-6 snooze-fest win will want to keep Ray Rice in check and Ravens victory and Ray Lewis ending this pair along with tight end Vernon Davis and over the Kansas City Chiefs marred their pressure Joe Flacco. Rice has the ability “last ride” with a second ring to add to his receiver Michael Crabtree. They started off impressive start. The defense no longer to carry the Baltimore offense to victory impressive collection of accolades. Ravens the year strong, physically dominating the looked dominant like the defenses of old, and usually does and Flacco’s upswing in win 24-21. Wrestling gets Men’s Swimming sinks to Gardner-Webb Dylan Ludwick ’15 and Drew solid victory in the 400 IM. Onken fi nished .61 seconds. Despite the strong fi nish for pinned down the race with a pool record 4:01.72, the ‘Cats, they came up just short in the Onken’13 set pool records this defeating his nearest competition by nearly fi nal point tally. past weekend six seconds. Grant Smith ’16 fi nished The men’s swimming team will by BU, VMI third with a time of 4:10.05. Will Fox ’14 conclude their regular season CCSA David Benusa followed Onken’s dominant performance schedule this Saturday with a home dual Kevin Birmingham ’15 was the Staff Writer with a fi rst-place fi nish of his own, winning meet against Howard. The meet marks the 100 fl y in a time of 51.33, out-touching the ‘Cats fi nal tune up for the CCSA sole Wildcat to grab a win at Davidson men’s swimming traveled to Gardner-Webb’s DJ Hughes by 1.11 Conference meet which takes place over the tri-meet Boiling Springs, NC to square off against seconds. the weekend of February 21-23. CCSA rival Gardner-Webb on Saturday. Kegley then followed Fox’s narrow Jip Richards The ‘Cats received strong performances win with an even closer win of his own. Staff Writer from Drew Onken ’13 and Dylan Ludwick Kegley won the 100 free in a time of 47.87, ’15 who both set pool records, but those edging Gardner-Webb’s Tate Warden by The Davidson Wildcats hosted a tri-meet performances weren’t enough to carry the 0.02 seconds. Kegley’s victory brought at Belk Arena on Sunday afternoon and fell ‘Cats to victory as Davidson fell in a close the ‘Cats within a handful of points, but to Boston University 34-6 and Virginia contest by the score 107-98. Gardner-Webb’s Jordan Denmark and Military Institute 36-0. The two losses The Wildcats opened the meet with a Colin James fi nished one-two in the 100 Interested in drop the ‘Cats to 5-8 overall and 0-3 in the second place fi nish in the 200 medley relay. back to once again give the Bulldogs a Southern Conference. The ‘Cats fi nished in a time of 1:37.08, a commanding lead. writing for the A twelve-second pin from Kevin little more than three seconds off the time In the next event, Ludwick won his Birmingham ‘15 in the 149-pound weight set by the host Bulldogs. second race of the day with a time of Sports Section? class highlighted the BU match. Few other Ludwick began the individual events of 4:38.71 in the 500 free. Smith fi nished wrestlers for Davidson approached a victory the day by winning the 1000-yard freestyle third with a time of 4:48.13. Then in the against the 7-4 Boston Terriers. In the in a time of 9:42.05. However, the ‘Cats 100 breast, Onken came up just .13 seconds second match of the afternoon, the Wildcats struggled in the next two events, with Ben short of his second victory of the day. Had Contact mibrown fell to Southern Conference foe VMI 36- Stewart-Bates ’15 and Spencer Gill ’15 he won the race, he would have put the 0. The victory was the fi rst of the season coming in third and fourth respectively in ‘Cats in position to win the meet with a fi rst or marickard for for the Keydets. Birmingham and Anthony the 200 free, and Brandon Kegley ’15 and place fi nish in the fi nal event, the 400 free Elias ’15 both lost close matches in the 149 Cameron Bard ’16 earning the only points relay. more information! and 133 pound weight classes, respectively. in the 50 free with second and third place The ‘Cats eventually won the 400 On February 2nd, the ‘Cats host fi nishes respectively. During this stretch, free relay with a time of 3:10.59. Onken, another tri-meet vs. SoCon opponent SIUE, Gardner-Webb built a sizeable lead. swimming the anchor leg, out-touched followed by the Duke Blue Devils. Onken revived the ‘Cats hopes with a Gardner-Webb anchor Joe MacGregor by Sports www.davidsonian.com Page 11

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-What is your major, and how is it going so far? -What is your major, and how is This Saturday, the Wildcats will Math/computer science concentration. It’s been it going so far? Physics....you can take on five rivals in the CCSA: real. Every day I ask myself why am I a math probably guess how that’s going Liberty, Radford, Georgia South- major; but I love technology and I know it’s -What are your plans after col- ern, Howard, and North Carolina worth it. lege? Hopefully grad school en- A&T State University. Both the -What are your plans after college? gineering. If not, get a job like men’s and women’s teams are 2-1 Moving to Minneapolis(where the headquar- the guy on man vs. food and never in the CCSA, so performing well ters is located) to work for Target Corporation have to watch what I eat again. at this meet would be good indi- in Target Technology Services. -Favorite game (meet)/ practice cator of upcoming performances -Favorite game (meet)/ practice memory: Play- memory: Beating Millersville last ing at Tennessee. Not the actual game, but having the amazing opportunity to year. It was a really big win for us as a team. at CCSA Championships. play in a building that holds so much history and is the home of a legacy of -Pre-game (meet) music playlist: A nice mix of country and many great players and the amazing coach Pat Summitt. I was truly in awe. dubstep. -Pre-game (meet) music playlist: Everything Chris Brown. -Favorite Food: The first thing I lay my eyes on after a weigh Outside the Den -Favorite Food:Any soul food made by my teammate: Jazz Calin in. -What is your favorite sandwich filling? If it’s toasted I prefer ham and cheese. -What is your favorite sandwich filling?Pastrami? I don’t know. If it’s not toasted I like bologna. But if it’s a sub I prefer steak and cheese. I’m -Describe yourself in a dance move: See Mick Jagger in “Danc- a very picky eater. ing in the Street” -Describe yourself in a dance move:“Put your one leg up, and put your booty -Estimated ratio of time on Facebook-to-doing homework: .3:0 on the floor” - a Go-Go song (I don’t really waste my time doing either) -Estimated ratio of time on Facebook-to-doing homework: It depends. My time -Pizza or ice cream? Pizza not even close. on FB is usually a binge: when I’m investigating or when I’m completely bored. -Can you speak a different language? *see singing in the shower Professional Football -Pizza or ice cream? Ice cream. Cold Stone to be specific. -Do you have any stuffed animals still (or at Davidson)? Gold- Super Bowl XLVII -Can you speak a different language? Unfortunately not fluently. wyn. He’s my little surgery puppy. New Orleans, LA -Do you have any stuffed animals still (or at Davidson)? Yup. A teddy bear with -What was your old AIM screen name? Wutangsword Sunday 5:30 pm a Spurs jersey on it that I received as a Valentine’s Day gift a few years ago. -Can you change a flat tire?Does a bear crap in the woods? -What was your old AIM screen name? -Can you cook? Does a one-legged duck swim in circles? Taking the emphasis off of the Oh my gosh this is so embarrassing: mlkshakeshawty4 -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? In season: Buzz in Toy Harbaugh brothers, there will be -Can you change a flat tire? Probably not safely. I’ve never done it, but I think Story when he loses his arm and has a pity party tea party. Out many key factors in this Sunday I have an idea how. of season: The Genie when Aladdin wishes for his freedom at Showdown. For a more thorough -Can you cook? Yes. Can I cook well? .... I can cook certain things well. Certain the end of the movie. analysis about this game look at things like BBQ chicken, Mac n’ cheese, beanies and weenies, pizza rolls, the -Favorite childhood Halloween costume? A college frat star. Gregg Hunter’s article about the perfect Ramen noodles... -Favorite place to just relax at Davidson? Lake campus. -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? Mrs. Potato Head. -If you could have anybody perform at Winterfest, who would Super Bowl on page 10. -Favorite childhood Halloween costume? My Pocahontas costume with my you want? Macklemore, skrillex, and Eric church. Together. wig that had a long braid. It was too cute. That is not a joke. -Favorite place to just relax at Davidson? My apartment. -Do you have a Twitter? No -If you could have anybody perform at Winterfest, who would you want? -Time Machine: where and when would you go? I’d probably be Breezy. too afraid to use it and just set it up as a decorative piece. -Do you have a Twitter? Yes. Follow me! MsBlueChip32 -If you could play another sport, what would it be? I’d invent -Time Machine: where and when would you go? I would go back to the early a curling wrestling hybrid where you have to fight off guys as 90’s. When I was in elementary school. And naps were mandatory. you’re sweeping the ice. -If you could play another sport, what would it be? I’d play football. I actually -Favorite movie: The Godfather: Part 2 did play tackle football when I was younger. I was pretty good too. Then I hit -Favorite present that you got over the holidays: Blue’s Clues puberty. season 2. (They were still working out the kinks in season 1) -Favorite movie: Well my old favorites to quote are Mean Girls and Dodge -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: I just like that Texas baseball Ball. But Crazy, Stupid, Love is my most contemporary favorite. coach Augie Garrido. His post game speeches are not just in- -Favorite present that you got over the holidays: A pretty flask with the words spirational, but timeless. “Girls with class don’t need a glass” written on it. -Favorite song(s) to sing in the shower? I like to think I can sing -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: NBA: San Antonio Spurs; NFL: Washington “Bangarang”....womp womp. Redskins -If you won the lottery, first purchase?Fur coat -Favorite song(s) to sing in the shower? All My Life... and Bet On It -Life motto: “Do you even lift bro?” -If you won the lottery, first purchase? Stock and Savings Bonds ;) -Life motto:“Expect more, pay less”

Wildcat Roundup Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Indoor Track & Field Men’s Swimming Women’s Swimming Wrestling (13-7, 8-1) (12-8, 9-1) (3-3, 2-1) (4-3, 2-1) (5-8, 0-3) Results: Results: Results: 1/19 Wake Forest Invitational Results: Results: Results: 1/24 @ Western Carolina W 1/23 UNC-G W 88-48 1/19 Virginia Tech 1/26 @ Gardner-Webb L 1/26 @ Gardner-Webb L 1/27 Davidson 79-74 1/26 Elon W 77-62 98-107 69-136 Tournament: 1/26 @ App State W 79-56 1/28 @ Western Carolina W Next Up: Boston University L 6-34 65-56 2/1-2 JDL Hilton Garden Next Up: Next Up: Virginia Military Institute Next Up: Invitational 2/2 CCSA Duals 2/2 CCSA Duals L 0-36 1/31 Samford Next Up: 2/2 @ Wofford 2/2 @ Georgia Southern Notes: Notes: Notes: Next Up: The women placed 13th at the The team lost a very close The women dropped their third 2/2 Davidson Notes: Notes: Wake Forst Invitational while meet to Gardner-Webb. Four Conference meet of the year Tri-Meet: The team is on a four-game The women, like the men, are senior Demetrios Pagonis ’13 different Wildcats picked up and will look to perform better Duke winning streak right now. Nik also on a four-game winning came within two seconds of victories at the meet. Dylan when the team hosts the CCSA Southern Illinois Cochran ’13 became the first streak and their win over the school record in the 5000m Ludwick ’15 and Drew Onken Duals on Saturday. University-Edwardsville player since Stephen Curry to Western Carolina put them at race at Virginia Tech. ’13 set pool records. score more than 30 points in a the top of the SoCon single game when he scored 32 standings. against Western Carolina. SportS PaGe 12 wednesday, January 30, 2013 Women’s Basketball continues sweep in SoCon Women’s Basketball is on a with 14 points. close out the half up 34-31. The ’Cats kept lead they would never surrender. With time Against Elon, used a strong 2nd half, in it close despite only shooting 38.71% in the winding down the ’Cats hit 7 of 8 free throws four-game winning streak in which they outscored their opponent 46 to fi rst half. and added another basket to win 77-62. The the Southern Conference 28, to overcome a fi rst half defi cit and defeat The second half was a completely different offensive turnaround was the difference Elon 77-62 on Saturday. The ’Cats were led game. The ’Cats came out aggressive and maker for the Wildcats. They shot 51.9% in Thomas Morandi by Aleksandravicius who recorded her ninth kept that pace till the fi nal buzzer. The key the second half making a vast improvement Staff Writer double-double of the season with 21 points moment of the game happened during a 55- after halftime. Also in the second half, Center and 15 rebounds. 55 tie when Hannah Early ’15 hit a long jump scored 12 points off the bench to pace the team The Davidson Wildcats’ women’s The fi rst half was tight and featured six shot to give the ’Cats 57-55 lead. She then who got 26 points total from their reserves. basketball team came out fi ring on all ties at different points. At one point, the game followed it up knocking down a three-pointer Murray helped set the defensive tempo for the cylinders on Wednesday easily defeating was tied at 15 before Elon went on an 8-2 run on the next possession. ’Cats with 4 steals to go with her 17 points. UNC Greensboro 88-48. The ’Cats outscored putting them up 23-17. Davidson rallied back Early’s efforts lead to a ’Cats run with The victory moved Davidson to 11-8 on UNCG 40-21 in the fi rst half and 48-27 in the with 8 points from Chiemeka to cut the Elon Aleksandravicius netting 5 straight and Center the year and 8-1 in Southern Conference play. second half to pull away. lead to 32-31. Elon added another basket to adding a three to put Davidson up 68-59, a They snapped Elon’s 7 game winning streak The difference in this game came early. and also broke a tie with them in the Southern Up 12-11 in the fi rst, the ’Cats fi red off a 16-3 Conference standings. run keyed by Katrin Chiemeka’s ’13 5 points On Monday night, the women traveled and it was never close after that. Shneeka to Western Carolina and came away with a Center ‘14 made two free throws and Barbara win 65-56 on the road. Similar to their last Sitton ’13 knocked down a three-pointer to game, the Wildcats could not pull away until close out the fi rst half with a 40-21 lead for the last half when Center hit a tie-breaking the ’Cats. The ’Cats shot 48.5% while holding three-pointer with just under two minutes UNCG to only 28.1%. to go as Davidson closed the game on a 9-0 The second half was very much like the run. Aleksandravicius scored 18 of her game- fi rst with the ’Cats outplaying their opponents high 22 points in the second half as her play in all parts of the game. Lillian McCabe ’15 hit helped lead the ’Cats back from a eight point a three with 15:04 left in the second half to add defi cit at halftime. Aleksandravicius nabbed to the rout with the ’Cats up 58-25. The ’Cats 11 rebounds to record her tenth double-double went 18 for 34 from the fl oor in the second on the season and shot 10-for-14 for the game. half and UNCG couldn’t fi nd their stride and The team shot over 61% in the second half as fell 88-48. The ’Cats had 11 different players they outscored the Catamounts 41-24. score more than four points. They also had The Wildcats will look to continue their 28 assists tying the school record set in 1995. four game winning streak this Saturday when They were led by Sophia Aleksandravicius Laura Murray ’14 and Barbara Sitton ’13 drive past the Samford Bulldogs last they face Georgia Southern on the road at ’13 and Laura Murray ’14 who each fi nished Sunday to win 63-51.Photos by Tripp Bartholomew. 2pm. Women’s Swimming Women’s Tennis clenches slips to Gardner-Webb ﬁ rst win of season Meredith Nakano ’15 won with a time of 1:06.28. The relay team of Elise Held’14 clenched the 2 slot, as both teams won, 8-4. After sealing Kelsi Hobbs ’13, Caroline Vrana ’14, Liz the doubles point from the fi rst two victories, the 100-yard freestyle, while Mace ’14, and Nakano earned a second Wildcat’s win over UNC-Ashe- the lady Wildcats fi nished the doubles play compteting in other events place fi nish in the 200-Yard Medley Relay, ville with her victory at No.6 with a sweep as Catherine Wood ’13 and Frizzi touching in 1:50.18. The ’Cats picked up Bschorer ’14 won defi nitively 8-1. The match tightened up when the singles Benjamin Arkin another second place fi nish in the 400- Sean Cunningham Yard Freestyle Relay when Mace, Lauren matches started, but the Wildcats persevered. Staff Writer Malachowski ’16, Jean DeOrnellas ’13, Staff Writer Wood ’13 and Synn ’13 both battled and and Angie Healy ’16 with a time of 3:37.93. took their matches to a third set before just On Saturday afternoon, the Davidson DeOrnellas garnered another second place The Davidson Women’s Tennis team falling short, but they were picked up by their women’s swimming team fell to the fi nish as she fi nished the 50-Yard Freestyle achieved its fi rst team victory of the season teammates Moniz-Soares ’14 and Cummer Gardner Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs 136-69. with a time of 25.13. Mace earned the only this weekend as UNC-Asheville came to ’16 who won 7-5, 6-4 and 6-3, 6-3 respectively. The ’Cats got two individual event wins other second place fi nish for the ’Cats, campus. It was an all-around team victory Tied at three points apiece, the match came from Meredith Nakano ’15 and multiple fi nishing second with a time of 59.78 in the that the team can build off of for the rest of the down to the No. 6 match, played by Elise Held second place fi nishes but were not able 100-Yard Butterﬂ y. spring season. ’14, who sealed the ‘Cats’ victory by scoring to overcome the strong swimming by the The women return to the pool on The match started off swimmingly as the the fourth point for the team while winning Runnin’ Bulldogs. Nakano earned the only February 2nd when they host the CCSA ‘Cats swept the doubles point. Brites Moniz- 6-4, 6-2. individual event wins for the women in duals with Georgia Southern, Liberty, Soarez ’14 and Elaina Cummer ’16 teamed up The Lady Wildcats will look to build off of the 100-Yard Freestyle, touching the wall Howard, Radford, and North Carolina to win in the No. 1 doubles spot while Stephani this win at home on February 9th, when they in 53.34, and in the 100-Yard Breastroke A&T. Synn ’13 and Nisha Crouser ’14 won in the No. host Gardner-Webb.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK PLAY OF THE WEEK Nik Cochran ’13 Elise Held ’14 Men’s Basketball Women’s Tennis Vancouver, British Columbia Butler, PA

The senior became the ﬁ rst Davidson player to score 30 or The junior, playing at No. 6, stepped up under some serious more points in a single game since Stephen Curry. Cochran pressure and won her match 6-4, 6-2 against her foe in Da- scored 32 points, including 26 in the second half, to lead vidson’s match Sunday versus UNC Asheville. The Wildcats Davidson to a 79-74 victory last Thursday over Western were tied 3-3 when the deciding point came down to Held’s Carolina. play in the singles matches.