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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXX NO. 10 January 11, 2013 Founders Day next Tuesday Laura Udelson Staff Writer ______apparel shop online and in-store, and women’s and men’s basket- ball games held at 5 and 7 p.m., Founders Day, a day to learn respectively. about and celebrate Lawrence “One of our goals, especial- University’s founding, will take ly with the new president, is to place this year Jan. 15. On Tuesday, get people more excited about the school will be celebrating its Lawrence University, and I think 166th anniversary and expanding Founders Day is a great way to do on festivities from last year’s first that because it’s when Lawrence Founders Day celebration. started,” said Cassie McDonald, Like last year’s Founders assistant director of Annual Day, this one will also include Giving. free cake and hot chocolate, a This year, Lawrence alum- Lawrence community photo, a ni Tom Kayser ’58 and his wife Facebook photo contest and a Marlene said they would match Giving Challenge. There will also any donation to Lawrence, regard- be a photo booth and live music at less of amount or designation,See page with 2 the Warch Campus Center, a 16.6 percent discount on Lawrence’s President-elect Mark Burstein describes his passion for the liberal arts to the Lawrence and Fox Valley commununities. See Full Story below. Week-long celebration Trustees formally introduce commemorates American emancipation from slavery Marie Jeruc Associate News Editor Burstein as next president ______Chapel, and a “Read and Reflect” book discussion on Professor Fanny Lau Beverly Daniel Tatum’s “Why Are News Editor 150 years after Abraham ______think about how to make student in Chicago and a group of final- All the Black Kids Sitting Together Lincoln abolished slavery life more engaged and alive here.” ists were invited to visit campus, in the Cafeteria?”. by issuing the Emancipation ,said Burstein. Franke revealed that Burstein was Kautsky’s inspiration for ini- Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, A standing ovation from In response to a question the only candidate who secret- tiating the week’s events stemmed Lawrence commemorated this Lawrence University students, from a Swedish alum from the ly toured Lawrence University. from a variety of sources. Kautsky critical historical moment with a faculty, and community mem- class of 1994 about supporting During Labor Day Weekend, junior knew that the University of variety of events in its honor. bers welcomed the 16th presi- diversity, Burstein answered , “We Pablo Galván-Tello unknowingly Wisconsin-Madison hosted a simi- Initiated by Professor of dent-elect Mark Burstein for the need to be a diverse place. I also guided Burstein around cam- lar celebration and she saw a need Music and Chair of Keyboard first time in Memorial Chapel on believe the workplace has become pus, answering questions about for awareness. Catherine Kautsky, the week- Thursday, Jan. 3. During his con- so much more diverse that man- Lawrence’s academics and cam- Said Kautsky, “This particular long “Celebrating the 150th vocation, Burstein outlined his aging across diversity is critical.” pus life. Burstein had led Galvan- history has so much resonance Anniversary of the Emancipation passion for the liberal arts, dis- As an undergraduate alum- Tello to believe that his nephew and so many repercussions for the Proclamation” showcased a rich cussed his plans for the university, nus of Vassar University, Burstein’s was interested in applying to current state of American life; you variety of American post-bellum and answered questions from the early encounter with the liberal Lawrence, a guise Galván-Tello did really can’t ignore it. In this intel- history, from significant musical Lawrence and Fox Valley commu- arts “taught [him] how to learn”. not realize until the announce- lectual community, we wanted to contributions to reflections on nities. After various accomplishments in ment of the new president about take the opportunity to really talk Lawrence’s unique perspective of Beginning with the declara- consulting and finance, including four months later. about history in a way that makes and involvement in the Civil War. tion that “if there is any constant founding New York City’s recy- In a letter to Franke about it alive today.” The past week’s events will in our world today, it is change”, cling program and funding mod- the new president, Galván-Tello To do this, Kautsky, with the transition into the Martin Luther Burstein discussed his desire for erate income housing, Burstein wrote, “Mark never acted like he help of others from many different King Jr. Day of Service. This annual progress at Lawrence, continued found his way back into the world was superior,” adding to Franke’s departments at Lawrence, gradu- event will host a plethora of volun- investment in the campus expe- of higher education at Columbia extensive list of the new presi- ally built up the week’sSee events. page 2 teering opportunities, a Fox Cities rience, financial equilibrium for University and then finally, as the dent’s positive attributes. The list MLK Celebration in the Memorial the community while keeping a current executive vice president at also included the following traits: Lawrence education affordable, Princeton University since 2004. collaborative style of leadership, and maintaining a dynamic rela- “wwIn many ways, coming to inspires confidence, and engen- tionship with the surrounding Lawrence is like returning to my ders trust. Appleton community. roots”, shared Burstein. After the talk, a reception Questions submitted to Chair of the Lawrence was held during the evening from the Communications Office the University Board of Trustees 5-7 p.m. in the Warch Campus day before ranged from inqui- Terry Franke’68, who introduced Center Somerset Room where a ries about the affordability of a Burstein to the stage, announced line snaked from one end of the Lawrence education, the scholar- “I don’t know the last time the room to the other. For over two athlete experience and how he chapel was this filled.” Franke hours, Burstein shook hands and planned to increase the campus’ then thanked all who had taken talked with community members. sense of community. part in the extensive search for He also made an appearance at “I am hoping that there will the new president, which began in the Winter Activities Fair the next be a two-way dialogue and I look February of 2012. evening, even getting sorted into forward to hearing about their Franke declared, “We Slytherin House by the Lawrence aspirations…I believe that there received over 350 responses to University Magical Organization are already ideas on campus help create a new profile for our of Students. today…I don’t believe anybody presidency and [executive search “This worries me because my age or older has any ideas Middle school teacher Cristina Mullally, who is considering bringing her class to visit firm] Isaacson, Miller said it set a I don’t particularly like snakes,” the traveling exhibit on the second floor of the library, examines the display case. about how to improve student record for responses.” Burstein revealed. Photo by Will Melnick life. We need to rely on students Though 12 candidates for Before Franke and Burstein and the creativity of students to the presidency were interviewed took the stage for the convoca- INSIDEVIEW: Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Winter Break The Campus Artist Spotlight: Editorial: Demets on This week’s top Roundup Music Scene Paige Koebele experiential learning news and views PAGE 4-5 PAGE 6-7 PAGE 9 PAGE 11 2 NEWS 11 Jan. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN 90 students return from around the world Remembering Emancipation Eryn Wecker Staff Writer ______it’s a different approach.” continued from page 1 She also refuted claims that study abroad programs are just a Freshman students may have guise for academic laziness, say- “Lincoln: The Constitution noticed an influx of new faces on ing, “In the world there can be this and the Civil War” traveling exhib- campus this term. This is because perception that [study abroad] it at the Seeley G. Mudd Library 90 students returned to Lawrence is a ‘party term.’ I don’t think provided a centerpiece for the after participating in fall off- Lawrence approaches it that way, events in the week-long celebra- campus programs. The programs, that’s why we have a pretty rigor- tion. This exhibit will continue most popular for juniors, offer an ous application process. There are to run until Feb. 8 on the second opportunity for students to take some programs out there [that] floor of the Library. classes and experience life in have a lot of money, who do a lot Kautsky admitted the difficul- another city or country. of advertising, who draw [in] a lot ty in talking about issues of race, Off-campus programs have of people, and I think those give but offered that having something proven to be a popular choice study abroad a bad name. They to build those discussions around among Lawrence students. By are about getting money, giving is really useful. The foundation for the time a given class graduates, you a couple places to send post- Junior Henry Chesnutt crosses into Torres del Paine National Park in Puna Arenas, Chile. those discussions this week lies in about 33 percent of its students cards from and letting you slough Courtesy of Henry Chesnutt the variety of events held. will have studied abroad. The off academically.” The first event of the week, Lawrence-owned London Centre For many, off-campus pro- held on Monday, January 7 at 8 has proved to be the most popu- grams provide aspects of an p.m. in Harper Hall integrated the lar program overall; around 35 education that cannot be had at ed like something I wouldn’t be adding later. “Sometimes all there College and the Conservatory in a percent of all students who study Lawrence. Junior Chelsea Johnson, able to do, it was beyond my abili- was to do at the office was file celebration of “Music, Slavery, and abroad choose this program. an English and environmental sci- ties, and I wanted to prove I could paper or enter data.” the Civil War.” Popularity of programs varies by ence major, saw Sea Education do it.” Chesnutt also expressed Associate Professor of year, and this year India, Italy and Association semester as an expe- Junior economics major a sort of disillusionment with English Faith Barrett introduced Austria were all popular choices. rience far removed from tradi- Henry Chesnutt reflected similar study abroad. When asked about and discussed Julia Ward Howe’s Laura Zuege ‘02, Off-Campus tional, classroom academics and reasons for selecting Santiago, his advice to students consider- “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” Programs Coordinator, insisted one which presented new chal- Chile, where he sought proficiency ing studying abroad, he respond- and its lasting importance in con- on the importance of off-campus lenges. Half of the SEA semester is in Spanish, his minor. “The whole ed, “Get real about it... Studying temporary culture. Following her programs. Zuege, who traveled to spent sailing on a boat, for which reason I went was to go down to abroad is hard. Everyone comes presentation, Lawrence faculty, the London Centre her junior year the students in the program are South America and learn Spanish,” back saying ‘It was the best thing alumni, and students performed at Lawrence, cited “experiential responsible for running. the California native added, “and it that ever happened to me, I had this work. learning” as a major merit of off- The program begins on land had the best surf.” such a great time. I love the coun- Musical and vocal perfor- campus programs. in Woods Hole, Mass., where the The London Centre intern- try I went to!’ But to be honest, it mances also followed Lecturer of She explained, “Experiential group of about 30 students takes ship program was a preview of was a great experience but a great Music Erica Scheinberg’s discus- learning is more about going out academic courses along with adult life for junior Anthropology time? That’s not [for sure].” sion of “New Emancipation Song” and doing things and then pro- learning ship keeping. From there, major Becky Dykes. Her intern- The application deadline for and the work of Stephen Foster. cessing your role in the experi- the group departs from St. Croix ship allowed her to gain work almost all programs for the next Kautsky was pleased with ence. A lot of times students come and journeys to the Florida Keys experience in her major, but also academic year is Jan. 28, bar- this event’s success and comment- back and say they didn’t even by the end of the semester, all sometimes exposed her to the ring the London Centre and the ed that she was “delighted to see feel like they were doing work while completing group and inde- drudgery of commuter life. Senegal Francophone Seminar, both faculty and students from the because the work they were doing pendent academic projects. “Sitting on the tube everyday which are due in April. conservatory and college, as well was so engaging and interesting… Johnson reflected, “…it sound- got really boring,” admitted Dykes, as the community.” Sororities host three rounds of formal recruitment Following this event, Lawrence University Archivist Rose Nelson Erin Dix ’08 presented Lawrence’s Staff Writer history during the Civil War in the ______to 6 p.m. Gamma the existing members during fall term in preparation Seeley G. Mudd Library at 4:30 During the second round, discuss what being a part of the for the recruitment rounds. The p.m. on Tuesday. each sorority will focus on their sorority means to them. planning process was headed by Her presentation revealed Lawrence freshman, sopho- philanthropic projects. Each Each round, aside from the senior Beth Larsen, Panhellenic how members of the Lawrence more and junior women interest- sorority has a different philan- primary goals set forth with- president; senior Cassie Burke, community were involved both on ed in joining one of campus’ three thropic mission that is focused on in them, is also aimed towards vice president of internal recruit- the warfront and here in Appleton. Panhellenic sororities can partici- nationally and locally. For Kappa allowing the current members to ment; and junior Maggie Brickner, On Wednesday, Lecturer of pate in three rounds of recruit- Kappa Gamma, this is “Reading learn more about the prospective Vice President of external recruit- Music Bill Carruothers performed ment during the week of Jan. 12. is Fundamental” while Kappa members and vice versa. ment. piano pieces at the event “Civil These rounds will all take place Alpha Theta focuses on the “Court Freshman Megan Occhino, The structure of the recruit- War Diaries: Improvisations on on the second floor of the Warch Appointed Special Advocate” pro- who is planning on attending ment which includes three rounds the Music of the Civil War” at 8 Campus center in the Esch, Hurvis gram, which is concerned with recruitment, says that she is inter- comes as a result of looking at the p.m. in Harper Hall. and Meade-Witter rooms. The children going through the court ested in looking at joining as a way size of Lawrence as well as at the The final event of the sororities, Delta Gamma, Kappa system. Delta Gamma’s national “to have an opportunity to meet number of things that needed to week, the Panel Discussion of Alpha Theta and Kappa Kappa philanthropy is “Service for Sight,” people in what has been said to be done during recruitment. Constitutional Issues, included Gamma, will rotate between the which provides aid to the blind be a comfortable and interesting As a part of their philan- James Cornelius ’81, the curator different rooms for each round. and visually impaired. This round group.” thropic efforts each sorority takes of the Lincoln Collection in the The first round will be the will take place on Monday, Jan. 13 The process by which recruit- part in fundraising and com- Abraham Lincoln Presidential first chance for the pledges to from 6 to 9 p.m. ment would be carried out was munity service for their causes. Library and Museum. learn in depth about the histo- The third round will take planned out over time. Some In addition to the philanthropy, The panel, hosted at 4:30 ries of the sororities as well as place on Thursday, Jan. 17 from sororities have been planning throughout the year each sorority p.m. in the Wriston Auditorium, a bit about those who currently 6 to 9 p.m. The aim of the third since spring term with much of holds meetings and various bond- also featured discussions make up each sorority chapter round is to acquaint the rush- the planning happening through- ing activities. from Associate Professor of at Lawrence. The first round will ing women with the rituals of out the fall term as recruitment Government, Arnold Schober, and take place Sunday, Jan. 12 from 3 the sororities. In Kappa Kappa nears. Some sororities made crafts Professor of History and Robert S. French Professor of American Studies, Jerald Podair. Celebrating Founder’s Day booth will last 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A posting from the Eiffel tower, the By incorporating the talents group photo will be held at noon Great Wall of China, Washington of those from both the College continued from page 1 for students, faculty, alumni and D.C. in front of the capital build- and the Conservatory to cele- Lawrence. It is not just a giv- community members. ing and all over the place,” said brate the 150th anniversary of ing—it is a little added bonus,” The Lawrence Fund Student McDonald, speaking about last the Emancipation Proclamation, a gift of $166 to The Lawrence said Benjamin C. Campbell ‘97, Ambassador Program will also be year’s challenge. Kautsky ultimately hoped to Fund, to a total of $50,000. Associate Director of Annual hosting a Founders Day Eve party On-campus festivities will raise awareness for the impor- “The donations that come in Giving. on the 14th in Andrew Commons take place in the Warch Campus tance of this momentous event in help for scholarships as well as This year the Giving before dinnertime. They will Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. American history. for students’ financial aid and the Committee has been working spread the word and raise enthu- Information about discounts, effort for trying to keep costs low with ACE, LUCC, Student Life, siasm about the next day as well locations, and events can be found for students,” said Jenny Ziegler, Communications Office, Athletics as introduce a guest Viking Mascot on the Lawrence website. associate director of Annual and the Conservatory to improve, that students and staff will know. Giving. Last year $47,000 was expand and publicize the day. On the Lawrence Facebook Burstein raised from individuals that was Many of the day’s on-cam- page (https://www.facebook. tion of Associate Professor of matched to a little over $94,000 pus festivities will be taking place com/lawrenceuniversity) there continued from page 1 Music and Co-Director of Choral for the Lawrence fund. at the Warch Campus Center. A will be a “Where in the World” Studies Phillip Swan. For those The celebration of Founders 16.6 percent discount at KK’s will photo challenge for Lawrence interested in viewing a webcast of Day at Lawrence was started be available throughout the day alumni. In the challenge, alumni tion speech, audience members the convocation or learning more last year by staff on the Giving online and in-store and history will be encouraged to submit pho- streamed into the chapel to the about Lawrence University’s 16th Committee. boards with explanations and fun- tos of themselves and friends in music of Lecture of Music and president, Burstein’s talk is avail- “We are trying to make this facts about Lawrence will be dis- Lawrence gear at various destina- University Organist Kathrine able at http://www.lawrence. a bigger Lawrence community, played. The free cake and hot tions Handford, and the fifty members edu/the16thpresident/. and time for people to celebrate chocolate, live music and photo “We got fun pictures of people of Concert Choir under the direc- 11 Jan. 2013 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

That was Lawrence Divestment Steve Nordin Staff Historian ______tions by the diktat of “Whites at LU. “This is what can happen Scott Whitcomb ‘86, co-General Only,” similar to the Jim Crow laws Mike Youngblood ‘87 argued when a college sponsors and Editor of this publication, argued of the American South. in the Jan. 31 issue of this publi- pushes certain political beliefs. that although some may consider At a convocation on Jan. Many politically-active cation that “morally healthy indi- The object of colleges and uni- political activity on campus “inter- 3, President-designate Mark Lawrentians participated in the viduals are in agreement that versities is to educate, not preach fering with the ‘true’ educational Burstein iterated the university’s national debate of how best to the system of apartheid must certain political platforms held by process, others may view such need to find “financial equilibri- expedite the system’s collapse. In be dismantled”. He supported the that school,” Lynch argued. activities as educational in and of um” and “strengthen our finan- May 1985, two hundred Lawrence divestment resolution, noting that Mark “Tex” Hanson ‘87, noted themselves.” cial position.” Many discussions students marched on the Appleton “we, as students, wish to have a that the referendum purported to Apartheid eventually col- concerning Lawrence’s transition office of Republican Congressman voice in the operation of this uni- be the voice of Lawrence, though lapsed in South Africa and saw from a leading regional to nation- Toby Roth to support the 1985 versity when its activities become only a “select group” of students the 1994 general election con- al institution are predicated on a TheAnti-Apartheid Appleton Act. Post-Crescent entangled in ethical and political and faculty participated, exclud- ducted on the color-blind princi- healthy endowment and respon- On Friday, October 11, 1985 disputes.” ing trustees, staff and alumni of ple of universal suffrage. However, sible stewardship of investments. However, some Lawrentians the institution, whom he believed the question of whether Lawrence The conversation surrounding reported that “several hundred” were strongly against mixing col- should have equal say in the uni- should be a haven from or hotbed financial growth and its role in the students held a candlelight vigil lege life with politics. Chris Lynch versity’s future. He also noted that of political debate remains open. university’s future has attracted condemning the National Party ‘89 argued in a letter to the edi- divestment would imply that stu- President-designate Burstein much attention from the Lawrence regime in South Africa. tor that not only was the refer- dents had a say over the stew- will lead LU in a period of signifi- community. LUCC is holding a par- However, by 1986 the endum unfairly worded to make ardship of the endowment, which cant transition. Although the ethi- allel discussion concerning envi- debate took a new dimension at opposition to divestment seem largely consisted of funds from cal dimensions of the university’s ronmentally, politically and mor- Lawrence. LUCC, in the interest like endorsement of apartheid, large donors, corporations and financial growth can and should ally responsible growth. of being proper representatives, but that political debate pushed foundations. be discussed, the implications of In particular, Lawrentians are proposed a referendum on a reso- to the extremes could under- The referendum passed with that debate should be noted. noting that students are urging lution calling on the university to mine the educational goals of 272 “yes” votes, 99 “no” votes and As I often do, I find that the the trustees at many institutions “urge American corporations in Lawrence. Lynch cited the exam- 45 abstentions. Three students words of a previous Lawrentian of higher education to divest, or which it owns stock to cease their ple of Dartmouth College, where a in favor of divestment and two excel where mine stumble. boycott business dealings with operations in South Africa”. group of students clearing a shan- opposed were sent by LUCC to Whitcomb reached the following ethically questionable companies. Jon Richards ‘86, then-Pres- tytown erected to raise aware- speak with the Board of Trustees conclusion: This is certainly not a new ident of LUCC, argued that the ness of the living conditions of with their concerns. “Maybe, just maybe, the cam- tactic. In the late 1980s and early resolution would put pressure non-whites in South Africa from Keeping with students’ expec- pus political activities of late will 1990s, Lawrentians debated how on American businesses to be the quadrangle were promptly tations, the Feb. 14, 1986 issue educate the students in a manner best to cope with the issue of “good corporate citizens.” While labeled as “Nazis,” “brownshirts,” of The Lawrentian reported that that is not possible in the confines institutionalized racism in South he admitted that the referendum “racists” and “guerillas” by fellow the Investment Committee were of the classroom.” Africa’s apartheid system. As most “might be more of a symbol” than faculty and students. “fairly set” on abiding by pre-ref- of us know, South Africans of color anything else, the apartheid was They were also were threat- erendum guidelines. were barred from many institu- a “moral issue” to be addressed ened with expulsion. In a rebuttal to Lynch’s letter, p e r s o n a l i t y Specht Pages supplements Hail to the Chief

Kevin Specht Don’t Be That Guy Columnist ______4.All What of my are memorable your sizes dreams for Micha Saxton hat,involve rings, Vikings. and shoes? Columnist ______ward but those involved feel as Since I am not a teller of secrets, As you all know, a new presi- though they’ve made it through a friends usually come to me to com- dent has been selected to head I am the kind of person who rite of passage, and, unfortunately, plain about whatever is bother- our humble, world-class univer- does not remember his clothing If I have to hear one more Nikki thinks she’s cool because ing them in their lives. If I was sity: Mark Burstein. In recogni- size5. until Once going you’re shopping, briefed which on I Lawrence student rip on an she kissed a boy in the 8th grade. wiser I would have been a psych tion of this, and his recent visit theprefer Lawrence to do as rarely secrets as possible. upon unknown peer because of how he If someone doesn’t smile at you major to get paid for what I do for to Lawrence, we at Specht Pages your inauguration, is there any or she looks/walks/talks/dress- that day you hate them and every- free, but alas, I sing. Most of this would like to formally and pub- chance that you will decide to es/blinks/stands/breathes I’m thing they stand for because, god- complaining has to do with other licly congratulate him, wish him make them public or will the going to kill them with all the damn it, it’s their job to make you people. The best part is when the best of luck in his final months Lawrence University elders not wrath I’ve ever felt from being feel better regardless of their own complainers freak out about all at Princeton, and hope for great allow that? If there are real- prematurely judged. Let’s have a lives and troubles. If you don’t the shit they’ve been talking and leadership for our fine institution ly underground tunnels, just little therapy session, shall we? I’m look exactly like me I assume turn it around on the listener to upon his inauguration. With all wink. very qualified for this, I’ve tricked you’re dumber/smarter/slutti- absolve their own guilt—but that this talk of the new president, shrinks into thinking they’re the er/prudish/a sell out/a poseur/a is a whole other article. I’m sure that we all have ques- ones “figuring all this out” for the wannabe/a bitch, etc. From all the listening I’ve tions about him and his plans for Aside from the roller coaster past 10 years or so and am per- This sort of social crap is more learned this: No amount of shit Lawrence, and all of us at Specht storage6. What’s location, your no favorite confidences col- fectly equipped to psychoanalyze than tiresome and I can’t under- talking is going to make you feel Pages have some as well. Below legewill be prank—done shared. by you or to all people within my age group stand how someone could pos- any better because you are the you will see his answers to our you)? because I know everything about sibly enjoy talking so much shit problem, not the person you’re questions1. How as presented would you in a like recent us everyone on earth and generaliza- about people who haven’t done complaining about. Oh, did Sheila Lawrentiansinterview. to address you? tions make everything true. anything to them. Oh, did she liter- really hurt your feelings when she Are there any special salutes? 7.I don’t What’s believe your in favorite college So now that that’s been estab- ally pull some Lady Macbeth level made that comment? Well then color?pranks. lished. scheming to ruin your life? By all tell her, what the hell am I going to I understand that as Americans means, call her a bitch, she is! do about it? Are you sick of Eva’s President Burstein or Mark it is our civic duty to pass judg- Other than that, I’m pretty hold on your life? Tell her about will work. I would prefer a Triple 8.Need When you ask—a was your combination last all- ment on ideas and people we sure all gossip is just an outward it, don’t pussy out and complain to Salchow,2. Which Triple instrument Loop combination would nighter?of navy blue and white. know nothing about, but for God’s manifestation of your innermost me once a week for three months. youfor my like salute. to play “Hail to the sake, people, at least let someone insecurities. Due to some social And you could, you know, just stop Chief” during your entrances to 9. Do you have a dog? offend you before you decide not conditioning that would take way using her as an excuse not to do public events, or would you pre- During Hurricane Sandy. to like them. On its bad days, being too long to explain in this article, things that frighten you. You don’t fer that we assemble a “presi- 10. Will we see you at con- at Lawrence reminds me of my it feels better to slam someone like that dress? You think it makes dent’s own band”? certsNot and yet. recitals? extremely Catholic middle school we’re intimidated by than to just her look a little fat in the ankles? experience… except without the own that we feel inferior for what- Well, no one is asking you to wear 11. What’s your favorite nuns, so what’s the point? ever reason. And, holy shit people it, I’ll be sure to tell her that tomor- 3.I enjoy Do you hearing usually “Hail remem to the- book?Yes. Everyone is teeming with hor- of Lawrence, I hear so much of row she had better run her outfit berChief” your played dreams? on the Dogamelan. you have mones, hardly anyone knows how this crap everyday I’m surprised by you before goingSee out inpage public, 3 a favorite? See page 5 to handle them with grace, usually people get their work done on all salacious encounters are awk- the side. The opinions expressed in this section are those of the students, faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. 4 SPORTS 11 Jan. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN WINTER BREAK ROUNDUP

Men’s hockey emerged victorious again with the lead again on the power play after match up on the ice. About 30 Mackenzie Dwyer score 3-2. Lawrence starts their a charging penalty. The score seconds later, a Vikings player was Staff Writer season 0-2-0 with a 0-2-0 record remained 2-1 until the Falcons penalized with kneeing and the ______in MCHA play. extended their lead late in the Falcons were on a four-on-three In the first match, Concordia third period. The Vikings trimmed power play. Concordia capital- struck first and quickly, scor- the lead back to one after Boelter ized about a minute later with the The Lawrence men’s hockey ing a goal 24 seconds into the scored 30 seconds later. Senior deciding goal. It was a very physi- team opened their season last game. About six minutes later, forward Brad Scurfield was cred- cal match as both teams combined weekend with a home-and-home a Falcons player was penalized ited with the assist. Lawrence was for 25 penalties. series against the Concordia with interference, and the Vikings unable to tie the game up in the Losing their opening series University (Wisconsin) Falcons. took advantage of the power play. final few minutes. is definitely not the way the team Standings The Vikings traveled to Mequon, Junior forward Huck Saunders The following night, the planned on starting off the season. Wisc., Nov. 2, and lost the contest equalized the game with a goal off Vikings played their home open- Commenting on the losses, senior School Conf. Overall 3-2. of assists from freshmen Brandon er in front of a very enthusias- goaltender Michael Baldino said, The next night, the two teams Boelter and Logan Lemirande. tic home crowd. After a scoreless “The first game, we shied away squared off again at the Appleton After finishing the first peri- first period, Lawrence grabbed from our hardnosed style, and it Men’s Basketball Family Ice Center, and the Falcons od tied 1-1, Concordia took the their first lead of the season when caused us to fall behind. We lost a Scurfield scored a goal midway lot of the one-on-one battles. The Carroll 5-2 9-3 through the second period off an second game, we played much Grinnell 5-2 8-3 assist from Lemirande. better but didn’t find ways to put St. Norbert 5-2 8-3 The lead would hold until the our shots in the net. Our penal- Beloit 5-2 7-5 third period. About two minutes ties in the third period got is into Cornell 4-3 5-7 into the final period, Concordia trouble and ultimately cost us.” Ripon 4-4 6-7 equalized the game and then took The Vikings travel to Lawrence 3-3 5-6 the lead two minutes later with Northland College this week- Illinois Col. 3-4 6-6 a power play goal after a Viking end for two games against the Lake Forest 2-5 4-8 roughing penalty. Lawrence did Lumberjacks. Looking ahead to Monmouth 2-6 3-10 not go away as ten minutes later, those matches, junior defenseman Knox 1-6 1-11 senior forward Phil Bushbacher William Thoren commented, “We tied the game up with a goal are not satisfied with the results assisted by freshman Rudi Pino. this past weekend. I believe we Hockey The final goal came during a very have the group of people that will interesting scenario. bounce back. Everyone is excited Adrian 8-0-0 12-1-0 A Lawrence player was penal- to go up and play Northland, and MSOE 6-3-1 9-4-1 Photo by Paul Wilke ized with slashing and a Concordia right now our focus is on win- Marian 6-4-0 6-7-1 player was penalized with cross- ning.” Concordia 4-4-0 4-9-0 checking, creating a four-on-four Lawrence 4-4-0 5-8-0 Finlandia 3-5-0 3-10-0 Swimming & Lake Forest 1-6-1 4-7-2 start out with the entire team Winter Term, which is way more who he believed MVP of the meet Northland 1-7-0 3-8-1 warming up together, and maybe a exciting than it sounds,” Hameister was, he stated, “I would say one of Diving kick or technique set before we hit explained. our fearless leaders Evan Flack. Jenny Angeli our main workout, where we split The team only had one meet He had a number of great swims Women’s Basketball Staff Writer up into our specialties. Distance over break, which was against and was out there at the end of our ______will do their own set and focus UW-Oshkosh. Though Lawrence lanes cheering everyone on.” Cornell 7-0 12-0 on longer stuff, middle distance did not come out on top, it was still For Hameister, the MVP St. Norbert 6-1 9-3 and sprint freestylers will get a close competition. award went to sophomore Taylor Monmouth 6-2 11-2 While the majority of together and do their workout to Sophomore Nick Craker said, Winter. “She won both the 500 and Carroll 4-3 5-5 Lawrence students were relaxing focus on their sprints and building “As a team we didn’t win the meet, 1,650 freestyles and set the pool Grinnell 4-3 5-6 at home over the month-long endurance and stroke specialists but we had a ton of individual record by over 10 seconds in the Illinois Col. 3-4 5-7 break, the Lawrence University will split up depending on their victories, whether it was winning 1,650 (the mile).” Lake Forest 3-4 5-7 Swim Team was hard at work on stroke and do their respective a race or having a personal or Winter already is a record Ripon 3-5 4-9 campus preparing for the rest of workouts.” season best times.” holder for Lawrence, having the Knox 2-5 4-8 their season. Even though they always To add to that Hameister also fastest time in the 500m race—a Beloit 1-6 2-10 The team practiced in the seemed to be practicing, LUST did stated, “We took first in a bunch title she earned her freshman Lawrence 0-6 1-10 pool Mondays, Wednesdays and get to enjoy their break as well. In of events, but they had enough year! Fridays both in the morning and addition to movies and lots of nap people to take 2nd and 3rd to With all their hard work the afternoon. Tuesdays and time, the team members took part score more points overall in the over break, LUST has high hopes Thursdays they lifted weights in a fun team Olympics! events. Oshkosh is a larger team for the rest of their season. Sadly in the morning and swam in the “We split up into four than us, and they were on a mid- there are no more home games afternoons. If that was not enough, smaller teams and competed season taper, while we were all this season, but we wish the team they also do yoga together on against each other in things like beat up from our hard practices good luck on their upcoming meet Fridays. volleyball, ultimate Frisbee and from winter training, so that didn’t at the University of Chicago Jan. 11 What does a typical swim other competitions to try [to] help either.” and 12. practice consist of? Junior win overall. Usually the winning Despite the loss, two swimmer Chelsea Hameister team wins a morning practice off swimmers really stood out at the commented, “Our typical practices for when we’re back to school for meet. When Craker was asked Men’s basketball John Revis Illinois College to 42.9. the star of the game as he poured in Wisconsin Dells, Lawrence Staff Writer Three days later, the Vikings in 29 points and hit a Lawrence defeated Lakeland College 80-73. ______had another close game against University record of nine three- Siebert put in 23 points, and historic rival Ripon College at pointers during the contest. Klusendorf contributed 20 points. Ripon. Unfortunately, Lawrence He only missed two shots from The Vikings were unable to cap- The Lawrence men’s basket- fell short and took the loss 68-65. beyond the arc. ture the championship game as ball team had an extremely busy After that tough loss, the Vikings Just as the Vikings did previ- they fell to Ashford University Statistics are courtesy of Winter Break as they played nine took care of business and eas- ously after a tough loss, they came 68-52, finishing up their schedule www.mchahockey.com and games between Thanksgiving and ily handled Knox College with a back strong the following game for the Winter Break. www.midwestconference.org Christmas. The Vikings went 4-5 decisive score of 81-66. DeWolfe at Cornell College, a new confer- The team certainly had its and are current as of during that time, and that puts led Lawrence in scoring with ence member. The Vikings picked ups and downs during this stretch January 9, 2013. their overall record, as of Jan. 8, at 19 points, and senior Conor up a solid win 79-70. Siebert led of games, and the results show 5-6 with a 3-3 record in Midwest Klusendorf turned in a solid all- Lawrence with 18 points and a team looking for consistency. Conference play. around game with 14 points and seven assists, and Klusendorf Junior guard Tom Antosz com- The Vikings started off the 10 rebounds. turned in another versatile per- mented, “Overall we are disap- break with a close and tough road Next up for Lawrence was an formance with 11 points, six pointed with the results. Going win at Illinois College. Sophomore away game at Carroll University, rebounds and six steals. 4-5 was not what we were hoping guard Ryan DePouw tallied a yet another game that came down Lawrence then encountered for. Hopefully the two weeks of career high of 25 points, hitting to the wire. Despite trailing by 10 two rough games at Elmhurst rest has done us some good, and five shots from three-point range points in the first half, Lawrence College and against St. Norbert we can make a serious run in our to lead Lawrence to a 78-76 win. came out very strong in the sec- College, losing both games with remaining games.” Junior guard Chris Siebert con- ond half and tied it up within the score lines of 76-65 and 70-52, The Vikings’ remaining 12 tributed 16 points and junior cen- first two minutes. respectively. The Vikings showed games for the regular season are ter Davis DeWolfe put in 14 points The game remained close the their resiliency once again in all conference games, and the to pace the scoring. The deciding rest of the way, and the Vikings their next contest, refusing to team finds themselves needing factor was the shooting percent- found themselves on the losing allow a prolonged losing streak. to come up with someSee bigpage wins 9 age, as Lawrence hit 55.2 per- side with a final score of 84-81. In the opening game of the Just a cent of their shots while holding Junior forward Tyler Mazur was Game Winter Classic tournament 11 Jan. 2013 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Roundup continues with Athletes of the week women’s basketball by: Amanda Ollerer Reid Trier Staff Writer ______ing the second half run and junior Emily Flack: Swimming and Diving Amber Lisowe scored a team-high 25 points in the game. 1) Why did you start swim- After a close home loss From Dec. 8 to 17, Lawrence ming? against Marian to open the sea- (1-5, 0-4 MWC) played their final son, the Viking women’s bas- four games of the Winter Break ketball team began their Winter period. Unfortunately, they failed I started swimming because Break with four straight Midwest to notch a single victory in the from a really young age I’ve loved Conference games on the horizon. span. Although turnovers plagued being in the water. My older The Vikings prepared for life with- the Vikings once again, there were brother and I would swim all out LUnie nation at home and a a few bright spots. Freshman for- the time at our cabin and at a slew of difficult road games. ward Katie Schumacher dropped local pool close to our house, and During the four-game stretch, 10 points and posted 15 rebounds eventually2) What we both were started you mostprac- the Vikings struggled to find their on Dec. 11 versus Finlandia. scaredticing on about an actual when team. you joined footing in the first half. Lawrence Schumacher has been rock the swim team? fell behind 16-4 early at Illinois solid in the post ever since, and College and 21-11 to Ripon at will be a promising player for the half, both deficits proving years to come. On another posi- The part that I was most insurmountable. The Vikings (0-3, tive note, the Vikings outrebound- scared for was actually whether 0-2 MWC) next two contests (at ed their opponents in three of the or not I could swim because I Knox, vs. Carroll College) followed four losses. If Lawrence continues am in the Conservatory for vocal Photo by Paul Wilke a similar theme, as the Vikings to rebound effectively and elimi- performance. I was worried that simply could not gain momen- nate second-chance baskets, they I wouldn’t be able to practice tum early on. Strong efforts from will certainly string together some since3) I constantly What were have you such most a full excited about? junior guards Alex Deshler and quality conference wins. schedule. Amber Lisowe led the charge, but Returning to action after a turnovers were detrimental to the two-week layoff, the Vikings (1-9, What I was the most excited about was getting to meet new people and also being able to swim Vikings who averaged 38 in the 0-6 MWC) welcomed the Finlandia with 4)my brother,How did Evan it feel Flack, when on youthe samewon ateam. pair Iof also events was whenexcited you to haveswam Drew against as a UW-Oshkosh?coach because of two-game span. Lions to Alexander Gymnasium his great sense of humor and constant support for the team. For the Vikings (0-5, 0-4 January 3. The LUnies were MWC) to secure their first win, amped and the women were look- It was such a cool feeling winning both the events in UW-Oshkosh for the team. We’d all been train- they would need to cut those turn- ing to redeem their earlier loss to ing so5) hard What and is had your some favorite tough partpractices of the prior season to the so meet,far? so it was very rewarding knowing that it overs in half. Welcome Northland the Lions. The Vikings jumped out all paid off in my events. International: The Vikings played to a 7-2 lead early, but failed to host to the Pioneers December 6 tame the Lions thereafter. So far, my favorite part of the season was the Florida training trip over Winter Break. It was so and served them more than they Finlandia found themselves nice being able to relax in 85-degree weather, take long walks down the beach and collect shells and could handle. Lawrence scored an open from distance and cashed in shark teeth in the sand. We all got so close, created so many memories and bonded through all the hard impressive 26 consecutive points on their three-point attempts. A training. in the second half en route to a 22-6 run put the Lions up 24-13, 75-57 victory. as Lawrence struggled to hit open Northland International shots. After a 32-21 halftime lead, Evan Flack: Swimming and Diving entered the game with a 4-3 the Lions tried to put the Vikings record, making the win even more away by pushing the tempo in the 1) Why did you start admirable considering the recent second half. Once Seeagain, page Finlandia 12 swimming? struggles. Sophomore Kassidy Rinehart scored seven points dur- I’ve been swimming since I Sports Season Preview was very young, so I can’t truly recall my exact motivation for joining a swim team. I was always Indoor Track and Field comfortable in the water, and swimming seemed like a pretty Alex York cool thing to do at the time. The Staff Writer ______The 2013 track season physical2) benefitWhat werehas always you mostbeen marks the final season for two concernedchoice. about when this of Lawrence’s most decorated season started? After talking to many current athletes. Seniors Tepper members of the track and field and Sam Stevens will hit the team as they look forward to track one last time to defend I was mostly concerned their upcoming season, one thing titles and lead the team forward. about the condition of my legs, pervades the conversations as a Tepper, who has previously been because both have suffered inju- common theme—the desire for a qualifier for the Division III ries in the past year, one being a Photo by Paul Wilke vast improvement over last year. National meet and currently holds compound fracture and the other “Our main goal as a team the Lawrence University record being a severe sprain. Both inju- for the season is always to place for the high jump, will be looking ries were non-swimming related higher at conference,” noted to get back to the national meet even though the pool can be a senior jumping extraordinaire and improve her record. cruel3) opponent What wereat times. you After most a excited necessary about? period of rehab exercises, I should be ready to swim to my Rose Tepper. “Working on the consistency full capabilities. “We are hoping to improve of my approach and the strength on last year’s conference finish,” of my take-off will be key factors in 4)I have How been did most it feel excited when about you finallywon the performing 200 freestyle to my against fullest and UW-Oshkosh? watching the team grow into a stated Head Coach Jason Fast. achieving this goal [of qualifying successful, dedicated unit. “Every other meet for us is a for the national meet],” she noted, dress rehearsal for the conference “but I am confident in my abilities 5)Mentally, What it isfelt your great favorite to win thepart 200 of thefree season at UW-Oshkosh, so far? especially when I was up against so many meet.” and am very eager to get the other talented swimmers. Physically, my body hated me dearly. The team graduated some competition started.” stellar senior leadership last Stevens too has several My favorite part of the season has been seeing how all of our team’s freshman have grown and year and will be looking for Viking records to improve upon, adapted to the rigorous schedule of balancing out LUST with academics. Getting to know all the new both the new upperclassmen including the indoor mile and faces has been really awesome and seeing the team blossom is what it’s all about. I am mostly pumped and the freshman to fill those 3,000m run. Last year, Stevens for the end of the season where we will get to see the result of all of our hard training. holes. Specifically, on the men’s came within seconds of qualifying presidential barber yet? Is so, throwing team, the only returning for nationals in the steeplechase, Specht Pages who? member—at least for the indoor and is hoping to rebound from continued from page 3 Trustees14. Areand I youfeel I planningam making to a season—is sophomore Spencer that and qualify. reinstatecontribution. the Institute of Paper Swick from Kimberly, Wisc. Swick, But the senior leadership I have had my hair cut by the Chemistry? Why or why not? who was a standout freshman would be nothing without a strong same person for 27 years. Finding for the Vikings last year, is being freshman class, and everyone is I recently read “1861: The someone13. Do new you in have Appleton any particu will be- pushed into a major leadership excited about the prospects. Civil War Awakening” by Adam lara project. plan on how long you will WeAny at proposal Specht Pageswill be would thought like- role. “I am very excited to see Goodheart and “Team of Rivals: stay at Lawrence as president? tofully thank considered. Mr. Burstein for his partic- “Right now, I’m doing my best what our freshman can offer to The Political Genius of Abraham Do you plan to stay until you ipation in the interview. “You heard to fill these roles,” he said, “but the throwing team, and the whole Lincoln” by Doris Kearns Goodwin. have accomplished a specific it first on Specht Pages.” I’m looking forward to [fellow team in general,” noted Swick. The combination gave me new goal or reach a certain age? teammates, sophomores] Nick “They all seem like good kids insight12. into Have an you important chosen period your Craker and Beth Hoster returning who want to workSee hard page and do9 of American history. to help in the leadership role I will stay as long as the during the outdoor season.” 6 FEATURES 11 Jan. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN Beyond the Conservatory: Student & staff

Conchordance & Appletones

Joey Belonger Staff Writer ______“It’s an extra fun music thing on the side effect of being student-run. Scheduling from the Conservatory, Conchordance and side,” Appletones member junior Alex can also be a big problem for these two Appletones are frequently looked upon Koszewski explained. However, member- groups and not simply because they have with an exceedingly critical eye. “Being With the music Conservatory at ship in the group has more benefits than to coordinate their schedules themselves. a non-vocal major singing in front of Lawrence in a perpetual state of producing simple enjoyment. “It’s made me a better “I have to reserve a new room every week,” music majors is scary,” Eichelberger said. exemplar performances, it’s hard to imag- sight-reader,” Koszewski continued. Sundberg explained. Because Appletones But despite not being associated with the ine a non-conservatory group standing out Fellow member and sophomore aren’t associated with the Conservatory, esteemed conservatory, the members of among the musical menagerie. However, Stephenie Sundberg also described the ben- they have to use whatever practice space these two groups are not lacking in skill. with the success of movies such as the musi- efits of an a cappella group as opposed to is available. Many members of both groups have either cal comedy “Pitch Perfect” and television a large ensemble. “Being in an a cappella Finding arrangements can also be a been classically trained, or involved with series such as the popular singing competi- group is so much more personal. It makes problem for the two groups. Conchordance choirs both on- and off-campus for sev- tion series “The Sing Off,” it is clear that one you a better musician because you can’t just frequently has to make its own arrange- eral years. The extra pressure isn’t all bad, type of music is receiving more and more fit into everyone else’s sound.” ments of songs due to the fact that much though. Members of the groups are excited attention: a cappella. Lawrence happens However, it’s not all easy sailing for of a cappella music is geared toward all- to show the Lawrence campus that non- to sport two fantastic a cappella groups these two musical powerhouses. There are men or mixed groups. The Appletones face music majors, too, can sing. not associated with the Conservatory, and many challenges that come with being a a similar struggle as they are essential- One problem that both groups seem people are starting to take notice. part of either two groups. ly in the process of building a repertoire to avoid is competition within the groups Founded in 2007, Conchordance “Because there’s no grade attached, from the ground up. “We always want new themselves. Anyone in the groups can is the older of the two student organiza- it tends to be the first thing dropped,” music,” Sundberg explained. audition for a solo and the voting is done tions, an all-female a cappella group which Eichelberger confessed as an unfortunate Additionally, because of their distance blind with everyone voting shutting their with an expansive repertoire and a tal- eyes. “Solos end up dispersing among the ented, diverse group of singers. group,” Sundberg explained gladly about “I need some fun pop music in my life,” the Appletones. “It’s the fairest way,” senior Sam Eichelberger confessed when Eichelberger commented on the process. asked what drew her to the group. As one In Conchordance particularly, how- of the oldest members of Conchordance, ever, they also face the challenge of sing- Eichelberger expressed an emphasis on ing low tones that are difficult for higher ownership. She revealed that, because their vocal ranges to reach. This doesn’t stop group is so small—especially in compari- them, though. “We can take the low notes!” son to most of the conservatory’s musical Brotzman said confidently, describing the ensembles—each member’s voice is vital difficulty as an exciting challenge that the to the arrangement. “We really get to make members of the group are eager to take on. the songs our own,” Eichelberger explained. Ultimately, Conchordance and Sophomore Elyse Brotzman, one of the Appletones offer an opportunity for non- newest members, enjoys the community music majors which not only benefits its aspect of the group. “We talk and we joke members but also the Lawrence communi- around,” Brotzman enthused, seeming to ty as it diversifies the perpetually evolving describe a sisterhood more than a musical music scene at Lawrence. Appletones will group. “We’re always there for each other.” be performing Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. in the Café, The Appletones On the other side of the a cappella coin while Conchordance is sure to be perform- lies the Appletones, an extremely young Photo by Mathias Reed ing some point later in the term. mixed a cappella group that was started last year by Senior Daniel Vinitsky. Spaceship Pizza

Tyler Kundinger Staff Writer ______amplifiers. After a series of grueling rehearsals, Really deep.” The threesome became four when only the band was ready to overcome its first When the haze cleared and the v-necks one man seemed fit for the job. Sophomore hurdle, the Yule Ball of Winter 2012. True were retired, new fans exclaimed over the It was fall of their sophomore year at Luke Rivard stood a hair above the rest to their pre-show ritual, the band donned high energy and game changing sound the Lawrence when three men convened for a with his distinctive mane of dreadlocks. His colorful face paint and played Super Smash band delivered to the scene at Lawrence meeting of the minds at Funset Boulevard. Conservatory-tested skills on the drumset Bros to get in the spirit of their energet- University. The funk scene, fathered by Alex Hammond, Bryan Lesser and Nick were also a factor. ic music. According to lead guitarist Nick Mike Pope and the Papal Schism, while Waldner, now juniors, realized something With this new enthusiastic member, Waldner, when the band met for sound entertaining, had become stale by the time fundamental that day in 2011: space and Spaceship Pizza could move its focus from check it was much to their surprise that the band hit the scene. And as demand for pizza were “two awesome things” that the acoustic strains of bands like Mumford they had all shown up wearing matching Spaceship Pizza increased, so did the qual- could no longer live apart. The marriage and Sons to the visceral reverberations of Walk the Moon v-necks. Waldner recalled ity of campus life. that resulted gave birth to the brainchild Walk the Moon. nostalgically, “They were deep v-necks. Soon the band was playing for many known as Spaceship Pizza. formal and informal parties, notably the According to lead bassist Lesser, the Union Street Block Party on the Chapel name also ties in with the duality of present green in Spring 2012. When Spaceship and future, where the instant gratification Pizza took the stage, the crowd was content of pizza meets the fantasy of “lasers and with relaxing in the grass, enjoying the aro- space exploration and stuff.” All this he mas of the cookout and sipping their SAI- describes while facing lead singer, song- sponsored lemonade. It wasn’t long before writer and keyboardist Hammond in a com- they were up on their feet, dancing in time petitive round of Super Smash Brothers. to the contagiously fun music of the quartet. The popular game for N64 played a Even when afternoon rain showers major role in the three becoming friends threatened to pull the plug on their electric and remains a staple in their band rituals, show, the crowd remained. They danced in among other activities that remain off the the mud and rain and cheered Spaceship record. Pizza on to three and even four encores, a Originally the producers of a WLFM testament to the band’s ability to deliver. radio show by the same name, the infor- As for what’s to come for Spaceship mal jam band known as Spaceship Pizza Pizza, Waldner will continue to distinguish evolved into a more formal jam band, com- his sound with his custom pedal board, plete with singing, acoustic guitars, piano complete with dual-phasers and a reverse and even cajón, or “the box.” pedal that allows him to play guitar solos Once they had gotten a taste for the in reverse. The intimate and sultry voice percussive sounds of the cajon, however, of Alex Hammond will croon on while he they only wanted more. More drums, more impresses with his versatile talents on the volume, more rock. Inspired by the sounds piano. Lesser will deliver that fat, full bass of the popular group Walk the Moon, they sound that shakes the rafters and clas- aspired to go electric, but needed someone sic, easy-going yet tongue-in-cheek bass- who could play the drums loudly enough Photo courtesy of Emma Moss ist personality. While masterfullySee page keeping 11 to match the raw electric power of their 11 Jan. 2013 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN groups diversify campus music experience

The Infectious Pathogens

Andre Augustine Staff Writer ______Pathogens,’ and then we showed up and “Sometime within the academic year only people who are old enough to see there was a sign that said ‘The Infectious three years ago, one of Andy Mast’s stu- the show leave school three weeks later Pathogens has reserved this room for this dents was playing in the Viking Room and because it wouldn’t even matter what they Even though Lawrentians are blessed period of time.’” he asked us if we wanted to play with them,” thought.” to have a conservatory that offers selec- The Pathogens style of music can be said Frederick. “And of course our answer Because Spring term is coming up, tions of music throughout the year, spring described as Garage band, covering a vari- was ‘absolutely not but we’ll play before the Pathogens will most likely be starting term is the only time when students have ety of music that ranges from the 1960s to you guys because [they] are really talented. to practice really soon, unless their busy the opportunity to hear some of Lawrence’s now. Some of the songs they perform are We can go on first and then you go on schedule gets in the way. favorite college professors perform and from artists such as Rolling Stones, The afterwards because we don’t want to go on “Because we’re always so busy, like rock out to some of their favorite selec- Cars, Green Day and My Morning Jacket. after these guys.’ And that’s how we started everyone else at Lawrence, sometimes it’s tions of music. “The Infectious Pathogens,” “[The set list] is kind of diverse but doing the springtime show.” hard to get time to practice so we won’t also simply known as “The Pathogens,” are it has to be simple enough for us to play,” Unfortunately, Lawrentians who are sound terrible when we get on stage,” said asked every year to perform in the Viking said Frederick. “We have some pretty good underage will just have to wait until they Frederick. “I’m sure we all would love to Room for the Lawrence community. musicians on this campus but we are strik- are 21 in order to hear the Pathogens practice more often but it’s just the trick of The band, which consists of faculty ing a blow for B Grade music.” because they do not plan on playing at us finding the time.” from different departments, started out Despite Frederick downplaying the other venues just yet. In addition to this, one of the members four academic years ago as just a fun thing band’s musical talent, the Pathogens have “We’ve gotten offers from people to of the band just came back from being to do when the professors weren’t not busy been invited to play at the VR every Spring play at other events,” said Frederick. “But abroad, so Frederick expressed a need to educating their students. since they first started. there is something really wonderful about reunite the Pathogens in order to get their “It started out because Randall McNeill groove back. in the classics department plays drums, “Our lead singer has just come back and he wanted to get together a practice in from a European tour,” said Frederick. his living room.” said Assistant Professor “Which is another way of saying that Rob of History and guitarist Jake Frederick. “I Neilson just came back from teaching at the played guitar while he played the drums.” London Centre.” Frederick also recalls a conversation The Pathogens will most likely be per- that then led to the addition of other fac- forming at the VR in the springtime but for ulty, such as Assistant Professor of Art those Lawrentians who will not be able to Rob Neilson, Web Content and Media see them this year, you can try to sneak into Coordinator Rachel Crowl and Associate one of their practices in the jazz room in the Professor of Music and Director of Bands Conservatory one day. Andy Mast. As a result of the addition “We really love playing in front of the of these members, the group became friendliest audience we would ever hope to known as The Pathogens. Even though The have. Because everyone thinks of us as just Pathogens’ name stuck for the last couple of the professors, we can get away with not years, Frederick revealed that that was not being nearly as talented as people in the the faculty’s intention. conservatory and people would still think “Nobody meant for that to be the that it’s okay,” said Frederick. “It’s a lot of name of the band,” said Frederick. “One fun and everyone wants to be a rockstar. So day we’re just practicing in the jazz room it’s great to be a rockstar on a very small in the Conservatory and we had to reserve scale.” Photo courtesy of The Infectious Pathogens the room. So somebody said to just reserve it under the name of ‘The Infectious Mutt

Jasmine Winters Staff Writer ______“Bro Massacre” and “I Killed Booze.” This music and the group bonding. having fun. Of course you want it to be accounts for only three of their thirteen The members of Mutt use performanc- received well but the number one priority original songs. es to release stress from the hectic schedule is that I am having fun.” The Greenfire basement became a While writing and performing songs, at Lawrence. The audience adds an addi- Mutt plays the music they want to mosh pit of Lawrence students when Mutt, Grijalva felt that feeding off each other was tional layer of energy and intensity to their play, and their hope is that other Lawrence an aggressive/hardcore punk band took the a major influence in the production of their show. Loiseau said, “I am worried about students and the larger audience in general stage. The band felt the energy of the audi- can take their music in and let their emo- ence, which fueled them to play with more tions and stress out as the band members passion. Most of the audience did not know do. the songs, but they still enjoyed every bit of They want to emphasize that they are it. Because the energy was so high on both not scary. Their music is not directed at sides, the members for Mutt felt this was anyone. Grijalea said, “I feel like people are their best gig so far. misinterpreting us as some rage cage hate Mutt is comprised of senior Jon Erkkilä everyone band. It is just an outlet for stress on guitar, senior Elena Grijalva on bass when we are in school.” trombone, junior Zach Bartylla on vocals, The members of Mutt have a common sophomore Romelle Loiseau on drums, and love for the aggressive punk music and it junior Pravin Jayasinghe on bass. Just look- shows during their performances. Errkilä ing at the range of names in this list is an said “Being able to play punk music in this indication of the band’s name. “Anybody kind of setting is a dream come true.” can join: that is mutt,” said Grijalva. With two members in their senior They are original when it comes to year, the future the band is unknown. their band as well as their music. Their However, Erkkilä said “I hope Mutt contin- music does not ascribe to a genre. “It’s like ues, even without me.” those diseases that you can’t cure because As of this past fall the band has they are always changing,” Loiseau said. performed three shows on campus, in They play and create music for them- Greenfire, SigEp and in front of the Warch selves as a stress relief and an outlet for Campus Center. They do not have any gigs emotions. The music is always evolving lined up for this term on campus; however, depending on who is writing the song they said they would love to perform more. and the general feeling of the group. Currently they have two shows in Appleton. Songwriting is a cooperative process for They will be playing at the Maritime Tavern Mutt. Bartylla brings lyrics to the group & Cackling Cunt Coop in March. Contact the and then the group together decides how to Photo courtesy of Pravin Jayasinghe band members for more information. turn those lyrics into a song. Some of their original songs include “When In Rome,” 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Jan. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN 2012’s Top Ten Books of all genres Top Ten Films of 2012 Lauren Nokes Nathan Lawrence Staff Writer Staff Writer ______army, and was nearly erased from ______history by Napoleon. It’s a fasci- nating depiction of 18th Century While 2012 didn’t, perhaps, France, early multi-racial society There is no denying that produce a lot of truly great books and love between a father and a 2012 was a great year for movies. by new writers, last year saw son that reads more like an adven- Cinematic pleasures came from many established authors taking ture novel than a work of nonfic- all directions from the return of their writing in new and exciting tion. James Bond to minimalist Turkish directions. Here are some books 7. “Bring Up the Bodies” by crime films. However, some films by writers new and old that stood Hilary Mantel truly stood out from the crowd. out above the rest. In this sequel to her excellent Here,Once in no Upon particular a Timeorder, are in 1. “The Fault in Our Stars” by novel “Wolf Hall,” Mantel further Anatoliaten of them. John Green explores the psyche of Thomas This novel just might be Cromwell, chief minister to Henry (Dir. Nuri Bilge Ceylan) Green’s masterpiece and a future VIII of England. Although he Technically a film released at classic of young adult litera- fought for the right to marry Anne the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, ture. Augustus and Hazel are two Boleyn, now Henry wants to get this Turkish language film only irreverent and vibrant teenagers rid of her because she’s failed to recently made its way to American Newcomers Max Landis and in love who just happen to have to reveal the macrocosm of global provide him an heir and she alien- shores. Using beautiful camera Josh Trank wrote and directed this cancer. This is not a sentimental poverty through the microcosm ates him from his allies. Ever loyal, work and an almost impossibly fresh take on the superhero film. book about the poor, young can- of the slum, demonstrating how Cromwell now sets all his con- slow pace, “Once Upon a Time The movie uses found footage to cer patient who keeps smiling and actions in other countries can siderable intelligence and power in Anatolia: tells the story of a tell an origin story, as a group of persevering until the very end, shake the foundations of a com- to bringing down Anne through group of people searching for a three friends discover a magical but the story of two human beings a trial for adultery and treason. munity half a world away. dead body in rural Anatolia as objectCosmopolis and begin to develop tele- grappling with some of life’s most 4. “How to Be a Woman” by Mantel brings Tudor England and theyAvailable come to terms on Netflix with their Instant own pathic powers. urgent existential questions. Why Caitlin Moran the royal court vividly to life in Streaming.existence and mortality. (Dir. David love if all things end in death? This is feminism with a sense this thoroughly engaging novel. Safety Not Guaranteed Cronenberg) How do you continue living with a of humor, and Moran is both an 8. “Varamo” by César Aira David Cronenberg’s bold lucid awareness of mortality? This insightful, committed feminist Varamo is a Panamanian (Dir. adaptation of the Don Delillo funny, beautiful and poignant read and a superb comedian. Through bureaucrat who, after being paid Colin Treverrow) novel with the same name follows will surely be remembered for a hilarious anecdotes from her life by the government in counterfeit By far the film that made me millionaire Eric Packer (played long time to come. and snarky, intelligent commen- money, writes a masterpiece of cry the most this year, “Safety Not by Robert Pattinson, in a surpris- 2. “This is How You Lose Her” tary on assumptions and expec- Central American poetry when a Guaranteed” melds the romantic ingly emotive and unique perfor- by Junot Díaz tations surrounding women, she burst of genius strikes him. Aira comedy genre with the realistic mance) as he travels across New While I’m not sure anything simultaneously makes her read- writes with a clever, witty metafic- dialog and simple camera angles York City in his limousine to get a could ever truly compare with ers laugh at the absurdity and crit- tional awareness influenced by of the Mumblecore movement. haircut while enormous Occupy- Diaz’s spectacular novel “The ically examine the state of women the likes of Borges and Cortázar. It is a new take on viral imag- style protests occur on the streets Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar in modern society. In this novel, he at once explores es of a newspaper classified ad around him. With its “Matrix”- Wao,” one of my all-time favorite 5. “Home” by Toni Morrison the depths of one ordinary man’s in search of a time travel part- style futuristic aesthetic and visu- books, this book of short stories life and larger questions about Frank returns from fighting in ner. Acting is on full display here; al allegory,Lincoln “Cosmopolis” is bold is electrified by the same glib but the Korean War and must rescue the nature of writing. “Varamo” is Mumblecore staple Mark Duplass even by Cronenberg’s standards. vulnerable wit, a high-wire act in his abandoned, damaged sister an expertly written, entertaining does an incredible job of portray- (Dir. Steven Spielberg) prose composed of slang, poetry, Cee. He brings her to their home- book that makes readers laugh ing the eccentric time traveler A great script and fantastic Spanglish and allusion. The result town where he works to recon- and think at the same time. Kenneth while relative newcomer acting elevate this film above the is a delightful and moving series cile with his past and the women 9. “The Casual Vacancy” by Karan Soni exudes a unique air of standard celebration of Lincoln’s of stories about the infinite power in the town work to save Cee. In J.K. Rowling realismKilling in his Them role as Softly a magazine important work. Daniel Day- and variations of love and heart- her tenth novel, Morrison writes This is not Harry Potter, but intern helping to investigate. Lewis plays the eponymous char- break. about racial and economic injus- it’s definitely not a poorly written (Dir. acter with unmatched dexterity 3.“Behind the Beautiful tice with the same incisive power book, either. While not everyone Andrew Dominik) and poise, while at the same time Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope and fearlessness that have defined will enjoy Rowling’s first novel Frequent collaborators keeping an element of human- in a Mumbai Undercity” by all her works, but she also writes for adults, the writing is the work Brad Pitt and Director Andrew ity and vulnerability. Also notable Katherine Boo about manhood, community and of a master. She has an inimitable Dominik (“The Assassination of is Tommy Lee Jones’ incredible By now, most of us in the West the ability of human beings to flair for writing detailed and deep Jesse James by the Coward Robert performance as Representative think we have a pretty good grasp characters that feel like people endure and heal. Morrison is an Ford”) struck gold again with this ThaddeusArgo Stevens, an extreme of what poverty is like in India: undisputedly gifted writer whose you would fully expect to encoun- adaptation of the George Higgins abolitionist and rights advocate. crowded, dirty shantytowns filled ability has only grown greater. ter in the real world. They’re far crime novel Cogan’s Trade. Brad (Dir. Ben Affleck) with the downtrodden poor. 6.“Black Count: Glory, from perfect, but they’re still Pitt gives one of the best perfor- Ben Affleck both starred in Although these images have some Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real relatable and sympathetic; she mances of his career as a hit man and directed this film based on base in reality, the truth of pov- Count of Monte Cristo” by Tom understands both the goodness tasked with finding the people the true story of a joint Canadian erty is much more complex. Boo Reiss and evil that reside in every soul. who robbed a mafia poker game. and CIA extraction effort which neither demonizes nor idealizes Reiss combines exhaustive While this book can sometimes be Throughout the film, file footage involved creating a fake science the inhabitants of the Mumbai research with engaging prose to a slow and dark read, it’s one of of the 2008 Presidential election fiction movie in order to remove slum where she lived for a time; tell the riveting story of Alexandre the most psychologically authen- is inserted. The commentary may American diplomats from a hos- they are living, striving, imperfect Dumas Sr., the son of a black slave tic renderings of the struggles in be a little direct, but what the tile revolutionary Iran. I’m not human beings like any others. She who was sold into bondage as a ordinary life that I’veSee read. page 10 filmChronicle lacks in subtlety it more than usually a huge fanSee of Affleck, page but12 combines a tenacious journalistic child, purchased back, became a makes up for in sheer originality. integrity with compelling writing prestigious general in the French (Dir. Josh Trank) Top Ten Albums of 2012 (and five more for good measure) Kelsey Priebe Staff Writer ______These Kenyon college natives “Elle Me Dit” or the English ver- the charts soon. “Devil’s Work” is the best track of have reenergized alt/pop music. sion “Emily” are appealing for 8. Tame Impala, “Lonerism,” the album. This band has an inherent talent fans of Mika’s original style, while released Oct. 9 11. Grizzly Bear, “Shields,” for creating most danceable and “Lola” is an excellent example of This band is so often over- released Sept. 17 catchiest songs in the past decade. his newer style. looked, but their music is made As I’ve already reviewed this Notable tracks: every single one. 5. Maroon 5, “Overexposed,” purely of solid and catchy melo- album, I’ll be brief. Shields is an 2. Marina and the Diamonds, released July 17 dies. “Elephant” has hints of The excellent and complex album. If “Electra Heart,” released April 30 This band delivers album after Beatles, as does “Mind Mischief.” you’re a devoted Grizzly Bear fan, This Welsh singer has the most album. Although they’re a top 40 However, both easily stand alone I recommend “A Simple Answer.” If unique yet excellent pop style I band, their songs have a tendency as excellent tracks. not, check out “Sleeping Ute.” have ever seen. “Primadonna” and to be universally loved. “The Man 9. Mumford & Sons, “Babel,” 12. Two Door Cinema Club, “How to Be a Heartbreaker” are Who Never Lied” is a hidden gem released Sept. 25 “Beacon,” released Sept. 4 excellent examples of talented alt/ on this album. Although this band usual- Although many overlook them pop music. 6. Alt-J, “An Awesome Wave,” ly only gets radio attention for as a “one-hipster-hit wonder,” this 3. Imagine Dragons, N”ight released Sept. 18 one track in each of their albums, band has continued to produce Visions,” released Sept. 4 This debut album is an often Babel contains several “radio- solid and catchy tracks since their 2012 had a plethora of uncom- This album is shocking- unheard of gem. “Fitzpleasure” worthy tunes.” “Broken Crown” debut. “Sun” shows their ability monly good debut albums as well ly good. For my full review, see has an enviable opening and possesses their signature sound to keep variety in their music, as exceptional sophomore or later the September 22 issue of the “Breezeblocks” is easily an instant but has a haunting and unique something The Killers would prof- albums from popular players in Lawrentian. A notable and often favorite. melody. it from learning. the alternative and pop sphere. overlooked track is “Nothing Left 7. Macklemore and Ryan 10. Miike Snow, “Happy to 13. The Shins, “Port of Though it was hard to choose, the to Say/ Rocks.” Lewis, “The Heist,” released Oct. 9 You,” released March 15 Morrow,” released March 20 following are my top 15 albums of 4. Mika, “The Origin of Love,” If you haven’t heard of Miike Snow has always got While an old favorite among the year. released Oct. 16 Macklemore yet, you should check it. He continues to produce top many, The Shins remain current in 1. Walk the Moon, “WALK THE Mika changes it up in his most him out. “Thrift Shop” is perhaps notch alternative/pop gold in this their newest album.See Their page music 10 MOON”, released June15 recent album, producing a more the catchiest song of the year, but album. “Paddling Out” is beloved laid back compilation of songs. “Can’t Hold Us” should be topping and catchy, but in my opinion 11 Jan. 2013 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

THEARTIST PAIGE SPOTLIGHT KOEBELE

Cameron Carrus Staff Writer ______worked last term and over win- is piano student and senior ter break preparing the works. Jonathan Gmeinder. The two The extra time has allowed her have already worked together Paige Koebele ’14, a five- to tackle the sheer volume of extensively, as he was Koebele’s year math and vocal perfor- repertoire that she has selected, junior recital accompanist also. mance double major, is putting and now it’s crunch time. “Singers and accompanists on her senior recital Jan. 19. “There’s a lot of rep, and a need to have a great under- Why go to this one in particu- lot of words,” Koebele laughed. standing [of the other]. You lar? I guarantee that there is Koebele is especially excit- must have that open dialogue something in this program for ed for the Czech music she on how to execute passages,” everyone. will be performing. She was Koebele explained. Koebele has pieced together lucky enough to visit the Czech The result of this strong a program relatable to a wide Republic for a master class on pairing will be the more potent range of people, not only in Czech works and diction last conveying of ideas to the audi- terms of musical preference, but summer. There, she was able ence. also nationality. She will explore to study with Timothy Cheek, Also collaborating with Bach’s German work, “Gott ver- a voice professor at University Koebele and accompanying sorget alles Leben,” four French of Michigan, who is known on oboe for the Bach work, is songs by Saint-Saens and as a “Czech diction guru.” She senior Amber Verser, a fellow Chausson, four Italian songs by was also able to study with a math and music double major. Bellini and Puccini, two English voice professor from the Czech Koebele says that she has had a songs by Richard Hundley and Republic. unique experience at Lawrence, four Czech songs from Dvorak’s Together, these teachers studying these two fields. “In Folk Tune” set, as well as a helped Koebele sift through “They are two very distinct Dvořák aria from “Rusalka.” the layers of language barriers: worlds, but math is the abstract The 16 total pieces on the aside from Czech being a for- form of science, while voice program cover a good portion eign language, the written and is an abstract form of music,” of the globe, but also a wide spoken languages have signifi- Koebele asserted. range of universal emotions. cant differences. Because of this Koebele’s recital will be Jan. From a call to one’s lost love challenge, not a lot of people 19 at 8 p.m. in Harper Hall. to the peace of a lullaby, to the sing these works, but Koebele Later this term, she will be per- energy and elation of a drink- says that the diction is slowly forming a scene from Mozart’s ing song, the program runs the becoming more accessible to “Marriage of Figaro” in the gamut. voice students on campus. Chamber Opera program. Photo by Mathias Reed Koebele started assembling Collaborating with Koebele her program last summer, and on a majority of the works Emancipation celebration brings Civil War music to present-day ears Natalie Schermer Arts & Entertainment Editor ______Republic,” it had never quite man- aged to catch on. But something about these Jan. 7, students gathered in lyrics struck a chord in the hearts Harper Hall for a celebration hon- of Civil War listeners. The fervor oring the 150th anniversary of the and emotion of the lyrics affectedThe institution of the Emancipation Atlantic.those high and low; it was sung Proclamation. The convocation in the fields and printed in consisted of a concert featuring Striking the perfect bal- various pieces from the Civil War ance between well-written and era, as well as later compositions utterly catchy, the “Battle Hymn” inspired by or related to the time quickly became the signature song period. of the war. After learning about Preceding the concert was a the background behind “Battle lecture from Associate Professor Hymn” and its importance, the of English Faith Barrett, who following performance was more recently published a book on Civil emotional and weightier than it War poetry. Her lecture opened would have been if performed the eyes of the audience to the with no introduction. importance of songs and verse to After “Battle Hymn,” Brienne the emancipation movement and Colston ‘15 gave an emotion- put the following performance ally-charged performance of into greater perspective. “Sometimes I feel like a Motherless The first piece performed by Child,” a traditional African- the vocalists was “Battle Hymn American spiritual. Her voice con- Brienne Colston ‘15 performs “Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child” of the Republic,” accompanied veyed the breadth of pain and suf- Photo by Elizabeth Landes by Frank C. Shattuck Professor fering of slavery and reminded all of Music and Teacher of Voice of the audience what they were Kenneth Bozeman on piano. In her celebrating. displayed another aspect of sup- these. Brown gave the piece her Walker’s “Piano Sonata No. 2.” The talk, Professor Barrett highlighted After a brief introduction from port for the Emancipation move- all; the up-beat tune raised the diverse piece was a fitting end to a this song specifically as one of the Lecturer in Music Erica Scheinberg ment that hadn’t been previously audience’s spirits and prepared night of emotional highs and lows most influential of the emancipa- came two songs written by white explored in this convocation. everybody watching for Brown’s that managed to bring the spirit of tion age. songwriters popular during the The program finished with a stunning high-note finish. the Civil War music to present-day Its tune had been around for Civil War era, “New Emancipation few pieces written in later years Concluding the concert was Appleton. years, but until Julia Ward Howe Song” and “Beautiful Dreamer.” but in the Civil War tradition and Tyler Kundinger ’14 singing wrote her new lyrics and chris- Performed by Cayla Morton ’15 legacy. “Ride on King Jesus,” per- “Grief” and pianist Leonard Hayes tened it “Battle Hymn of the and Paris Brown ‘08, their lyrics formed by Brown, was one of ’11 with a selection from George Men’s basketball Track and Field continued from page 4 were definitely heartbreakers, continued from page 5 and I can’t wait to see how that year’s hard work. but they are great opportunities strengthens our team dynamic.” Tepper put it best when for learning. Our experiences in In talking with a number she said, “Staying determined, those games are extremely valu- of athletes from both the men’s disciplined and working hard will because of their position in the able, and we will need to use that everything possible to help this and women’s team, one can allow for a fantastic season.” standings. to our advantage in our next close team succeed.” easily gather that they have been Mazur believes they can do games. There are plenty of games Tepper agreed, “We have eagerly awaiting the season and it. He added, “The close games left.” some dedicated new freshman, are getting ready to build on last 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 Jan. 2013 THE LAWRENTIAN

STAFF EDITORIAL President-elect Mark Burstein Beginnings and Endings

If you were present for the introduction of Lawrence President-elect Mark Burstein last Thursday, Alan Duff you were part of the exceedingly warm welcome that the Lawrence community offered Princeton’s Columnist ______to be able to retain its success Executive Vice President. and quality after Jordan’s death is At this unique moment in Lawrence’s history, we at The Lawrentian are proud of the community of amazing and may mark the first which this newspaper is a part. Although student memory may only last only a few years, the impact Apocalyptical signs as a sci- time a long bestselling book series that Burstein’s election as the next president carries a weight that all members of the Lawrence com- ence have been a real disappoint- has been completed post-mortem munity can appreciate. As explained by the presidential selection committee, Burstein’s vision for ment around the world with according to the wishes of the higher education and strong background in diversified leadership makes his future arrival an exciting every single prediction for the original author. time at Lawrence. 2012 doomsday—including the Sanderson, an already estab- Furthermore, The Lawrentian is proud to report how well-handled and transparent the presiden- death of the Twinkie and the “fis- lished author and longtime fan of tial search proved to be. At every point in the search process, the Lawrence community was appro- cal cliff”—missing its mark. Even the series has followed Jordan’s priately updated, and input was sought from virtually all constituencies. Students, especially, were the illustrious Mayan calendar’s planned notes, and included the engaged from the beginning, and the visible use of student representatives, senior Jake Woodford and promises fell short, unable to pre- many completed chapters Jordan junior Chiao-Yu Tuan, was well received—as was the impact of the campus tour given to Burstein by dict that Americans would burn planned out before his untimely junior Pablo Galván. 14.5 billion gallons of distilled death. Thus, Sanderson ensured After his brief introduction and visit to campus, Burstein seems to have proven himself a leader, corn in 2011, according to the the story stay as close to how as the overwhelming response from students was very positive. The Lawrentian Editorial Board sees USDA. Clearly our ethanol sacri- Jordan intended it to be while the choice as one that demonstrates Lawrence’s goals for the future, its priorities for financial and fices to Popol Vuh the Maize God, filling in all the gaps Jordan was institutional security at present, and its tradition of the liberal arts in the past. and general love of corn saved us unable to complete himself. While we recognize that the recent excitement around Burstein may pass in time, we’re optimis- from impending doom. It’s uncanny for a series so tic that by arousing and engaging with the student body early, Burstein is preparing to make a very With the coming of a new year large. Publishing history is littered historic mark on our campus. though, I have plenty of oppor- with many half finished books As always, we welcome a longer dialogue from faculty, staff, and alumni. Please send us your tunities to learn from my mis- and series by successful authors. thoughts on Burstein and your vision for Lawrence’s strategic future. take. My new year’s resolution Frank Herbert’s Dune books and is to stop believing that every David Foster Wallace’s “The Pale time Hallmark fails to print a new King” both suffered from a lack Gun Violence: A preventable problem calendar that it’s the end of the of content and structure when at Daniel Perrett-Goluboff world. last published. This fear of long- Staff Writer 2013 also offers plenty of term writing projects that might ______murder, attempted murder, and entirely too drastic, but increased reasons to celebrate. As of writ- go unfinished has been prevalent other charges. gun education and awareness pro- ing this, the Wheel of Time book among fans of many series, and Regardless of whether or not grams seem not to have made a series 14th and final volume “A the Wheel of Time series seemed Tragedy struck Aurora, these crimes are indeed related, noticeable impact in curbing these Memory of Light” was published, like it would suffer a similar fate. Colorado last Saturday when a however, they catalyze a conversa- horrific events. completing a story that was start- I hope this example will sate some gunman, now identified as Sonny tion that has become increasingly It seems as though the deci- ed 23 years ago and spans the of these fears for other popular Archuleta, executed several hos- omnipresent over the past few sions that need to be made by our length of four and a half million series like “A Game of Thrones.” tages he had taken inside his sub- months in our nation. Recently, nation over the next few years words. For some perspective, the It is sad that such a long series urban townhome. SWAT teams America has experienced such require a great deal of person- book series has been running is ending, but I would take a good and police officers responded to horrors as James Holmes’ shoot- al sacrifice. Regardless of what since before I was born and is at ending any day over the risk of the scene and were fired at from ing, the Newtown massacre at your stance is on gun control, the least three times the length of the a series being stretched out too Archuleta’s second story window Sandy Hook Elementary and, notion cannot be denied that a Bible. But whom am I kidding; this long. Like the recently announced before they stormed the house. most recently, Archuleta’s actions. society without guns will elimi- is Lawrence. The Wheel of Time additions to the Hobbit movies: Both sides exchanged fire and, These crimes represent a growing nate—or, at least, greatly reduce— series, for ease of reference, is episode IV “A New Hobbit,” epi- regrettably, Archuleta was killed trend of gun violence that exists gun violence. four and a half times longer than sode V “The Goblins Strike Back,” and therefore will not stand trial not only in high-profile shootingsThe According to The Brady the entire Harry Potter series. and episode IV “Return of the for his actions. Huffingtonbut in everyday Post, life as well. Center to Prevent Gun Violence, That’s the less extraordinary Dragon.” These events hold a particu- For example, according to 234 people were shot in America part. What makes the series dis- For now I look forward to lar significance in that Aurora is over 5,000 peo- today alone (Jan. 8, 2013). We tinct is that the author and creator reading the book and the final the same town that was devas- ple have been killed by gun vio- as Americans need to determine Robert Jordan died in 2007, yet chapters, which were written by tated last July when James Holmes lence in Chicago over the last 11 whether or not we want more fer- the final three books were all pub- Jordan and pieced togetherThe Lord byof opened fire in a local movie the- years, which is more than double vently to cling to a right based in Newlished York in a Times completed form by the theSanderson. Rings I would recommend atre at the midnight premiere the total American casualties in outdated need or work towards author Brandon Sanderson. For a the series to any fan of screening of “The Dark Knight Afghanistan in the same time peri- establishing a society in which it best selling series with a free summer. Rises.” od. Everywhere we look, gun vio- is safe to go to a movie, to go to Many have speculated that the lence and discussion of it is ram- school, to cross the street. Top 10 albums two crimes may be in some way pant, but very little seems to be Perhaps the first step towards continued from page 8 appealing melodies and exude a related. There are several factors actually changing for the positive. building a society free of gun vio- sense of youthful joy. The obvi- pointing to the validity of this cor- At this point, it seems as lence would be to rid ourselves ous tracks aside, “All Alone” and relation, most notably that this though it may be fair to posit that of the mindset that the individual “One Foot” are often overlooked shooting took place the weekend the only way to truly end gun vio- will to change is not effective. The has matured as it was bound to, despite their entertaining quality. before Holmes was to return to lence in America is to do away steps that we take as individu- but in a way that exhibits their tal- 15. Beach House, “Bloom,” court for his preliminary hearing with gun ownership in this coun- als need not be large in order to ents to their utmost. Their track released May 15 for over 160 cumulative counts of try as a whole. The step may seem amount to something effective. “It’s Only Life” is spectacular, and Beach House has a haunting a must listen. and breezy quality that I have yet Top 10 books 14. Fun., “Some Nights,” to find in any other group. “Myth” continued from page 8 Perhaps some will see Oliver quality that never becomes stale. as old news by now, but she still Oliver’s poetry is stillness in a released Feb. 21 is a personal favorite from the ranks among some of the best noisy world and a light in dark- Although the radio has over- album, but “Other People” is a modern American poets. Her tran- ness. Her wisdom and craft only played a few of their songs to close second. If you haven’t heard 10. “A Thousand Mornings” scendent meditations upon nature seem to deepen with age. death, Fun. has had a great debut. of them, check out their song by Mary Oliver and spirituality have a timeless They have a propensity for all “Zebra” to begin. Photo poll by Will Melnick “To hang out with more people on the weekends.” -Dan Larson “What is your New Year’s “Make ferrofluid by the end “Do my homework earlier.” POLL resolu- of the year.” -Dave Spitzfaden -Colin Huggins PHOTO PHOTO tion?” 11 Jan. 2013 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN On rights, smart My classroom: phones, and selfhood Kaye Herranen TheCatie DeMets importance of lived experience Opinions & Editorials Editor for The Lawrentian ______While technology like smart ______University of Montana-Missoula, well sites, the oil refineries—that phones and all pervasive wifi have I traveled around Montana with have forced us to grow up with the the power to unite and connect six other students, an intern, and black rain cloud of climate change Over Winter Break a partic- people from all parts of the globe, I stood in the golden sun- two instructors, learning about lingering overhead. ular Sprint commercial caught that doesn’t mean it necessarily light of Montana, looking out at its environmental, social, and eco- But we’d also look out over my attention. First released last promotes a truly global under- the fields that stretched towards nomic atmosphere and problems. the solutions to those problems: December, the commercial evokes standing of the world. Many peo- Custer National Forest on the We backpacked and kayaked the wind farms, the sustainable the multifaceted nature of our ples, the ones whose human rights horizon. Out there, on the bor- through wilderness and met with ranches, a restored native prai- everyday experiences and lives, are actually at stake on a daily der of the Northern Cheyenne speakers representing an incred- rie reserve, the green buildings, implying that the iPhone 5 is basis, do not have smart phones Indian Reservation, I felt a sense ibly wide array of perspectives, and perhaps most importantly, unique in its ability to capture or regular internet access. of peace that has attracted hunt- lifestyles, and occupations. The the wilderness. Late at night, we’d all these various aspects of our We cannot forget that our sup- ers and ranchers to this place for knowledge, understanding, and stare into the piney embers of our lived reality. According to Sprint, posedly omniscient and all encom- hundreds of years and explains feeling of connection I gained campfire in the wilderness of the to fully express ourselves we need passing internet does not reach or why this has been a culturally from these experiences and meet- mountains while reading and dis- to share what we capture on our include many people from a lower significant area for the Northern ings will stay with me forever, cussing an Aldo Leopold passage iPhones with others. The narrator socioeconomic status. A rickshaw Cheyenne tribe for even longer. because I lived them and met peo- on understanding and appreciat- says, “I need to upload all of me. puller in Mumbai is not likely to I imagined all the people, alive ple who truly embody the per- ing the wood we burn. I need, no, I have the right, to be tweet several times a day, or to and long gone, whose lives are spectives they stand for. Maybe that sounds like a fan- unlimited”. have a Facebook account. deeply entangled with this place. Because of my WRFI experi- tasy education, a way to dodge It’s a commercial for the In this, and many other smart And it occurred to me, as I listened ence, I feel well equipped to go rigorous academics. I thought iPhone 5 as well as Sprint’s unlim- phone commercials, I’ve seen a to a native Northern Cheyenne into the world, converse with all so too, just a few months ago. ited data plan. The first time I disturbing conflation of the smart elder, Steve Brady, tell us the his- types of people to tackle environ- But now I’m convinced that the saw it, I laughed. It’s so obvious- phone and the self. Somehow the tory of his people and the land mental—among other—issues, very moment we decide that we ly stupid. And then I got a little smart phone becomes an exten- here, that my life had become part and be an active citizen of the don’t have time in our academic mad. The careless use of the word sion of the body, another append- of this place, too. beautiful thing we ultimately call career to leap out into the wilder- “right” disturbed me the more I age that serves to aid and express Steve explained that we stood home: the earth. ness and find our environmental thought about it. ourselves. Some commercials on 1.3 billion tons of coal, a natu- Each of us Lawrence students imaginations again is the moment Unlimited data is not a right. seem to imply that by getting a ral aquifer that held water essen- is encouraged to approach issues that we need it most. The sec- It’s a service that you pay for. better and newer smart phone, tial to the landscape and its peo- from multiple angles. From the ond the thought that “I’m a fill- It’s not even something you need. you will become a better person. ple. This coal, however, along analytic and academic perspec- in-the-blank major, so what could Plenty of people survive without It’s technology upgrade as self- with the landscape above it, is tive, we’ve nailed that. We’re awe- an experiential environmental smart phones, let alone unlimited improvement. the apple of the eyes of coal com- some at taking the stance of dev- course offer to me?” pops into our data plans. This commercial con- I do recognize that this com- panies and railroads, which plan il’s advocate in the classroom and mind, we should recognize that fuses wants with needs, and then mercial was manufactured by to mine it and ship it around the when we’re having intellectual the most fulfilling and meaning- conflates those needs with rights. Sprint, and was intended to sell United States and to Asia. conversations with friends on our ful experiences are the ones that Wants, needs and rights are data plans, not outline a working This would mean the ruin- way to lunch at the campus cen- we live. very different things. Those differ- vision of selfhood and rights. I ation of the aquifer, the landscape, ter…but do you ever have that So find a way to get out into ences matter. hope this commercial doesn’t rep- and the cultural sacredness of this nagging feeling that you’re not the environment and learn about Human rights are a big deal. resent, or encourage, a growing place. With troubled thoughts, my speaking from experience, from a it through the people who live In countries and places not too far like-minded sentiment among the eyes traveled out again, passing deep understanding of the other there and the wisdom of the from our own hyper-technologi- larger American population. over the imperiled landscape; I side? land. It is our responsibility— cal America—indeed, even within While this is a brilliant mar- will never forget this place or dis- I know I did, which is why, and indeed, our most precious America—people are living real keting strategy—who doesn’t miss its problems as “just a pit as an environmental studies and opportunity—to read, to listen struggles for their rights. To com- want to be a better person?—it’s somewhere out west.” geology junkie, I decided to head earnestly, to grapple, to under- pare those struggles with one nar- just painfully shortsighted. This was my classroom. west to learn about and experi- stand, to imagine, to experience cissist’s desire for unlimited data You are not your phone. Your This autumn, I spent a ence environmental issues first- the rhythms of the land and its is extremely problematic. phone is a hunk of metal, plas- semester away from traditional hand for two months. If only we people. What better way could Here are some actual human tic, and glass. You are a living, school, foregoing the comforts could all have this kind of expe- there be to learn about our place rights, as laid out in the Universal breathing, and thinking human. of Lawrence University for the rience, we’d rekindle that deep in the world and the earth—our Declaration of Human Rights, An unlimited data plan will not wilder country of Montana. With connection to nature that we’re ultimate subject—than to experi- adopted by the UN in 1948: “life, remove the countless other more a non-profit organization called seeking but so often missing. We’d ence it intimately? liberty and security of person.” mundane limits on yourself and the Wild Rockies Field Institute literally walk on the problems— Go run in the woods. The UDHR also declares, “No one your identity. (WRFI), accredited through the the coal mines, the hydrofracking shall be subjected to torture or As much as we do exist and to cruel, inhuman or degrading manifest ourselves and interests Personal at all, they’ll say something like read during those hours of hate treatment or punishment.” These in cyberspaces, we should not “Wow, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to spewing you and your besties did are huge-ticket issues that are forget or collapse the distinction hurt you.” And life goes on. 99% throughout all of freshman year. actually at stake for many people between technology and human- Supplements of the time people don’t mean to Plus, since everyone on earth around the world. ity. continued from page 3 be offensive, don’t know that they had self-esteem issues, ceasing to Spaceship Pizza have offended you, and therefore cut other people down will make don’t know that they should be you feel better about yourself, continued from page 6 alter ego AcousticShip Pizza, and they’ll work toward embellishing and I can’t believe you even notice reading your mind and say “sorry”. because, you know, less bitchiness. their sound with more vocal har- people’s ankle fat. That said, if your style of The less bitchy, the better. monies. People talk shit because “sharing” is nasty and accusative, Alright, this took me 30 min- up the beat, Rivard will lend a Of course, there will always they’re too cowardly to just tell I wouldn’t expect to get a lot out of utes to write, that’s a 30-minute critical ear to the band and play be Super Smash Bro’s and off-the- others how they feel to their faces. the exchange. therapy session just for you. I devil’s advocate to always push record festivities, and Lawrentians Is that really harsh, Tie? Well, it’s I’m convinced that if people expect a check for $80 at SPC1241. their boundaries. will take in more Spaceship Pizza true, and everyone struggles with spent less time worrying about I guarantee if you take any of this The band hopes to keep play- with open arms. this. Once you stop hiding behind stupid gossipy “he-said-she-said” article to heart you’ll be just a little ing acoustic shows under their being an inconspicuous asshole, bullshit, the world would be a happier in the long run. Sometimes it isn’t difficult to say to some- much nicer, far more intelligent I actually do know what I’m talk- one “Hey, when you say that, it place. Just imagine how much Guy ing about. hurts.” If they’re worth knowing de Maupassant you could have The opinions expressed “Finally learn how to fly.” “To graduate.” in this section are those -Emma Moss -J.R. Vanko of the students, faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. 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to the following seniors Top 10 Films Sam Mendes (American Women’s led the Lions with 16 points and who were elected to continued from page 8 Beauty) brings his own unique 12 rebounds Schumacher turned Phi Beta Kappa during touch to this latest chapter in the basketball in a nice game with 12 points James Bond movie franchise by and 8 boards. The 32.4% shooting Fall Term 2012. exploring the elements of earlier continued from page 5 ultimately downed the Vikings. “Argo” was an impressively skillful Bond films like From Russia with Junior guard Alex Deshler Adrienne Atkins thriller with just the right sprin- Love while keeping current with commented, “We knew we had to kling of comedy to even out the action-based storytelling tech- win each possession, offensively Django Unchained had plenty of real estate on the Augustus Black suspense. niques and offering a fresh take and defensively. We threw a press perimeter. (Dir. on the classic sort of Bond villain. at them and really picked up the Hava Blair They held a 43-27 lead with Quentin Tarantino) Moonrise Kingdom (Dir. Wes intensity. Now we just have to use 12:23 remaining before Lawrence The inimitable Quentin Anderson) that intensity for the whole 40 Vivian Burnette showed their resiliency. Lawrence Tarantino returned once again Idiosyncratic, wacky and col- minutes.” pressed with under ten minutes Jana Greenslit to the realm of violent catharsis orfully filmed, Moonrise Kingdom It will take a 40-minute team to go, bringing more energy to for this film, which stars Jamie might just be the epitome of a Wes effort for Lawrence (1-10, 0-6 Caitlin Hale the court. Eventually, the Vikings Fox and Christoph Waltz as two Anderson film. Jared Gilman and MWC) to topple Lake Forest (5-7, forced Finlandia into some bad Emily Hamm bounty hunters looking for crim- Kara Hayward play two children 3-4 MWC) Jan. 9 at Alexander decisions. inal slave owners. Though not experimenting with adventure Gymnasium. The tip-off is set for Bethany Larsen Lawrence scored 10 of the Tarantino’s best by any stretch, and romance at a summer camp. If 5 p.m. final 15 points, but it wasn’t quite Thomas Matusiak “Django Unchained” is still a very you love Wes Anderson, you’ll love enough. Finlandia grabbed a capable film, with numerous hom- this movie, but those of you who Karl Mayer 58-52 win, their second six-point ages to classic westerns, especially aren’t fans will only find more rea- Skyfall win over Lawrence this season. Athena Naylor the 1966 film “Django.” sons not to become one. Sophomore Marissa Burke Mary Kate Smith (Dir. Sam Mendes) Alexis VanZalen Melissa Zheng Phi Beta Kappa is a prestigious honor society, and being elected in fall term is the highest honor the Lawrence chapter can bestow.