April 20, 2015

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First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 52, ISSUE 5 Prospective students visit F&M for A Closer Look, explore campus, opportunities sions led by current students, while their parents went to pan- el discussions of their own. At lunchtime, students and their families ate at the Restaurants at Ben Franklin. According to the article on F&M’s news website, throughout the day, the prospective students could choose from multiple activities: talks focused on the college houses or student activities; a student research fair; bus tours of Lancaster; and campus tours. The final item on the agen- da was a closing reception with Porterfield. photo by Lisa Yang '17 “I thought A Closer Look was As part of A Closer Look, prospective students had the opportunity to visit the activities fair in the Mayser Center, very successful,” said Reeves where current F&M students represented various clubs and organizations at elaborately-decorated tables. Connolly '17, an F&M tour guide BY STEVEN VIERA an address in the Alumni Sports as you finalize this important deci- who showed prospective students Managing Editor & Fitness Center (ASFC) by Dan sion," Porterfield said, according around campus during A Closer Last Friday, April 17, the Col- Porterfield, president of the Col- to an article published on F&M’s Look. “All of the students I met lege hosted A Closer Look, its an- lege, and Julie Kerich, interim news website. "I can promise you seemed very excited about F&M. nual accepted students’ day. More vice president and dean of admis- that this place will give you every They had a lot of really good than 500 prospective students from sion and financial aid. opportunity to flourish. This place questions and generally seemed the Class of 2019 visited F&M to “We've read your essays and will have faith in you and support like they would be a good addi- learn more about academics, cam- met you in interviews and learned you and challenge you and know tion to our student body.” pus life, and more. from your teachers about your tal- you.” The admitted Class of 2019 For guests — over 500 students ents and personalities and achieve- Following Porterfield’s address, was accepted from over 7,000 and an additional 1,000 parents ments, and now it is a great plea- students broke into two groups to and siblings — the day began with sure to get to know you in person attend question-and-answer ses- see VISIT, page 2 Students' personal files made available via College to recognize Koomson, Turkle with eDisk resulting from accidental data breach honorary degrees during Commencement BY SHIRA KIPNEES search engines. BY STEVEN VIERA mathematics major at F&M. Senior Staff Writer According to Kate Carlisle, Managing Editor In 2004, Koomson founded the On Thursday, March 19, the spokesperson for the College, all Recently, the College announced Heritage Academy, a school for College became aware of a data of the people affected by the breach that it will bestow honorary degrees children in pre-kindergarten through breach of two files containing were, at various times, students at on two distinguished scholars: Rob- ninth grade, in his hometown of personal information of approxi- F&M, and most are still currently ert Kwesi Koomson ’97 and Sherry Breman Esiam, Ghana; soon after, mately 356 students that were in- enrolled as sophomores. In addi- Turkle. Dan Porterfield, president of he opened another school for pre- advertently posted on a publicly tion, to the best of its knowledge, the College, will present these de- kindergarten children through sev- accessible portion of eDisk — an the College believes that no per- grees on Friday, May 9, as part of enth graders in the nearby village of online data storage and ex- son outside the F&M community Commencement. Oschio. Six years later, in Breman change system used by the F&M downloaded or was able to access Before earning a master’s degree in Esiam, Koomson opened a high community. the information. mathematics from Villanova Univer- school. Beginning with only 32 Once the College’s Information “We are reasonably confident sity and an MBA in business admin- children in a small church in 2004, Technology Services (ITS) became that this event is of ‘low-impact,' istration and management from West the total student population aware of the breach, the informa- meaning that our systems were not Chester University of Pennsylvania, tion was immediately removed deliberately hacked or that the in- Koomson was a special studies and see DEGREES, page 2 and College staff promptly took formation was not accessed or steps to ensure that the data was Due to Reading Days and Finals, this will be The College Reporter's last issue. Publica- tion will resume in Fall 2015. Good luck with finals; congratulations to all graduates! no longer cached or accessible via see BREACH, page 2 Inside this Issue... Opinion & Editorial Arts & Entertainment Closing the Distance: My Best songs to include on your experience with sexual assault Summer playlist page 3 page 8

Campus Life Sports Emerging Writers Festival Excitement around the NBA celebrates creativity, intellect begins with the playoffs page 6 page 9 Page 2 News The College Reporter Riemann’s Crime Watch Visit: Administrators, current students reflect Friday, Apr. 10, 10:50 p.m. — Officers on A Closer Look, prospective class from the Department of Public Safety continued from page 1 “I think A Closer Look was (DPS) responded to a noise complaint in applicants—the most in the his- run very well; the students I Schnader Hall. tory of the College. talked to had a positive experi- Friday, Apr. 10, 11:20 p.m. — DPS re- “The turnout this year was ence and the campus as a whole sponded to a noise complaint on the 400 amazing,” Kerich said accord- felt alive and well,” said Michael block of W. James St. Students were ing to the article on F&M’s news DiAntonio III ’15, another F&M asked to break up their party. website. “It was so nice to see tour guide who led spring admit Friday, Apr. 10, 11:28 p.m. — DPS re- the smiling faces of so many panels on A Closer Look. “May- sponded to the report of students carry- students the deans and I got to be some of it had to do with the ing an unresponsive female to a car. The know throughout the applica- weather, but either way, the pro- student was evaluated and taken to Lancaster Regional Medical Center tion process. This is a tremen- spective students got a glimpse (LRMC). dous group of young men and of so many F&M positives and Saturday, Apr. 11, 1:20 a.m. — A student’s wallet was turned in with a women, and we look forward to came away from the day, I think, fake ID in it. The student was cited. watching many of them do great with a great impression of our Saturday, Apr. 11, 3:30 p.m. — DPS received a report of an intoxicated things here at F&M.” community.” male on Hartman Green. The student was released to a friend. As of press time, Kerich was Saturday, Apr. 11, 7:30 p.m. — DPS received a report from Lancaster unavailable for comment; how- Junior Steven Viera is the Man- City Bureau of Police (LCBP) that they were with an intoxicated student ever, students echoed her com- aging Editor. His email is svi- on the 300 block of N Mary St. The student was transported to LRMC. ments about the day’s success. [email protected]. Sunday, Apr. 12, 12:50 a.m. — DPS received a report that two students were harassed, had their hair pulled, and were struck by another student. Monday, Apr. 13, 2:20 p.m. — DPS responded to the report of three non- Breach: No evidence data exposed as a result F&M males walking on campus and making sexual comments to female of malicious intent; probably human error students. When DPS responded, they discovered the men had warrants out; they were subsequently arrested by LCBP. continued from page 1 unlikely case of an unauthorized Tuesday, Apr. 14, 6:50 p.m. — A concerned student reported someone further redistributed,” Carlisle person trying to access student sitting on their front step on the 700 block of College Ave. The person in said. data,” Carlisle said. “Extra veri- question was a student on his or her phone. Carlisle said that she believes fication steps will be required to Tuesday, Apr. 14, 5:18 p.m. — A student sought help from DPS because that the post was accidental. ensure that no further data are he said LCBP was following him and he was worried there were warrants “Franklin & Marshall takes breached for these students.” out for his arrest. DPS checked and there were no warrants issued; the privacy laws seriously and The College will also be offer- student then admitted that LCBP might have been following him because strives in every way to preserve ing impacted students free cred- he was driving a little fast. the confidentiality of personal it-monitoring services for one Wednesday, Apr. 15 — A student’s wallet was turned in with a fake ID in information entrusted to it,” Car- year, and Kroll will help with it. The student was cited. lisle said. that registration process. Wednesday, Apr. 15, 12:45 a.m. — DPS responded to the report of an in- The College also engaged In the meantime, according toxicated student on Hartman Green but weren’t able to find the student. Kroll, a nationally recognized to Carlisle, the College is con- Thursday, Apr. 16, 2:48 a.m. — DPS received a report of intoxicated firm that handles breach noti- stantly reviewing procedures, males on the 700 block of Race Ave. DPS evaluated them and found no fications, to assist F&M risk developing policies, providing evidence of alcohol. management. According to Car- training, and implementing tools lisle, Kroll has established a call and best practices to better se- Riemann’s Advice center on behalf of F&M to help cure both paper and electronic Stop being so paranoid about weird things. Things you should be para- affected students and families, data across campus. Carlisle ex- noid about: getting a citation for having a fake ID. We’ve talked about this who may connect with licensed plained that part of this ongoing before, keep your fake at home unless you need it. Also, since this is my professionals who are trained to work has been the formation of last Crime Watch with you I just want to remind you to keep it together at help in situations like these to an Information Security Work- Myrtle — don’t get arrested, and have a nice life. discuss questions or concerns. ing Group, which is contributing Kroll has also set up a secure to the overall efforts of F&M’s portal that will allow the College Enterprise Risk Management The College Reporter Corrections Policy to monitor and report on any ac- team. ITS also is accelerating its The College Reporter welcomes comments and suggestions, as well as information about substan- tivity potentially related to the proactive scanning of the F&M tive errors of fact that call for correction. Contact us via email at [email protected] or at (717) 291-4095. breach. The College has also set network for any vulnerable data. up a “Red Flag” notification on Thus far, no additional data has The College Reporter Story Idea Submission Policy all impacted student IDs in Ban- appeared that is of concern. The College Reporter welcomes story ideas from the college community. If you have or your ner, the College’s student infor- organization has an idea for a Reporter story, email it to us at [email protected] with the subject mation system. Senior Shira Kipnees is a Senior heading “Campus Story Idea” by Monday at noon the week before publication. Story ideas will be accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board. ‘“Red Flag’ will serve as an Staff Writer. Her email is skip- alert to College personnel in the [email protected]. Degrees: Koomson honored for expanding education in Africa; Turkle celebrated for science continued from page 1 on F&M’s news website, Koomson tween humans and technology, New York Times, Scientific Ameri- across all three schools is now over and his wife were honored for their according to an article on F&M’s can, and Wired Magazine. In 1984, 1,350. work providing education in Africa news website, such as The Second Ms. Magazine named her its “Wom- According to Koomson, the with the Friends Council on Edu- Self: Computers and the Human an of the Year,” and, in 1985, Es- Heritage Academy aims to teach cation’s Leadership Award for Ser- Spirit” and Life on the Screen: quire Magazine named her as one its students more critical thinking vice to Society. Identity in the Age of the Internet, of the “Forty under Forty” chang- skills than simply rote memoriza- The second honorary degree re- as well as serving as an editor of ing the nation. She has appeared tion. Even so, students at the Heri- cipient, Sherry Turkle, is an expert several books on similar subject on Nightline, Frontline, 20/20, and tage Academy have a 100 percent in the fields of mobile technology, matter. The Colbert Report, and is a fea- passing rate on Ghana’s National social networking, and sociable Today, she is the Abby Rocke- tured commentator on CBS, NBC, Exams — an uncommon accom- robotics. After living for several feller Mauze Professor of the Social ABC, CNN, the BBC, and NPR. plishment for village schools. years in France in the 1960s, Turkle Studies of Science and Technol- For more information on the Additionally, Koomson serves as earned a degree in social studies ogy at the Massachusetts Institute honorary degree recipients, visit executive director of the Schoerke from Radcliffe College and, later, a of Technology (MIT), where she the article on F&M’s news website: Foundation, a non-profit education doctorate on sociology and person- founded and serves as the director http://www.fandm.edu/news/lat- philanthropy he founded with his ality from Harvard University. of the MIT Initiative on Technol- est-news/2015/03/30/hbo-chief- wife, Melissa Schoerke Koomson, She has published a number of ogy and Self. plepler-81-to-deliver-commence- in 2006. And, according to an article books examining the interplay be- Turkle has been featured in The ment-address. Page 3 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter Closing the Distance My experience with sexual assault BY RYANN MCMURRY blank space, can’t find my friends, pened to me now. Analysis com- have no memory of crying like that I am not offering a solution. I Contributing Writer blank space, forced into a cab, plete. File it in the unmarked fold- ever before. A sadness came from am offering a voice. [email protected] blank space, saying no, blank. er of experiences we don’t want to somewhere deep and there was no This started as a journal entry, I am proud of my analytical It wasn’t a man in a ski mask. I access. stopping it once it emerged. an attempt to verbalize feelings mind. I am an excellent rational- didn’t have an unclouded moment This worked effectively for the I had no idea the gravity of from someone who has difficul- izer, interpreter, justifier, compart- to decide between the defense last 6 months, but that persistent ex- what I had been carrying. The re- ty accessing them within herself. mentalizer. I am not as excellent mechanisms we learned. The lines ternal scar endured. My mind had siduals of violation. The anger It ended as an article. What may with emotions. Everything from were blurred without my consent. moved on, why couldn’t my body? ignited. The subconscious effects have already been forgotten by the dynamics of my relationships (I hope you enjoy my empowered How do I compartmentalize a scar? of powerlessness. The shame and the perpetrator I will own for- to my Myers-Briggs profile sup- reappropriation of Robin Thicke’s How do I erase this permanent blame for allowing it to happen ever, and I will continue to de- ports this thesis. When my friends infuriating lyrics.) impression? to me when I thought I knew so fine in my own words. I choose reach out to me with tears it is Six hours after I was attacked I Last night was Take Back the much better. The shame for blam- to assume agency by adding my always a struggle, because it is went on a free walking tour of Bar- Night, and it was absolutely in- ing myself when I knew I knew perspective to the discourse. I fundamentally different than how celona. I took pictures, got coffee, credible. Hundreds of students better. The realizations fall heavy am exhilarated to find choice in I process. I require a mental and and laughed with my friends as we came out, I didn’t trip over my on these pages. One thing is for an experience that is defined by emotional step back, looking at my relentlessly ridiculed our senseless words introducing President Por- certain: My compartments weren’t the lack of it. That is what hun- own life often through a third party guide with the sardonic wit that I terfield, and Sister Outsider blew sufficient tonight, and the scar had dreds F&M students did as they perspective. have honed as my primary mode the roof off Mayser with a hefty its turn to speak. marched across Hartman Green I thrive on this distance. If you of communication for years. dose of beautifully crafted, elo- As I sit here at 4 a.m., starkly at Take Back the Night. There don’t wholly invest in something, You often hear that after trau- quently delivered, feminist real awake despite an incredibly ex- is power in analysis, but there is you can always escape unscathed. ma, the scars are internal. I felt as talk. My experience flickered in hausting week, I realize there is no also power in feeling. There is You can never be truly disappoint- if the exact opposite had happened and out of my head, but was si- preparation sufficient. courage in vulnerability. There ed, truly mocked, truly angered, or to me. I have a physical scar from lenced by the logistics of the event Whether it is taking a class in is strength in authenticity. truly hurt. that night, in fact I was in horrible running smoothly. self-defense or learning the spe- I choose to take a step for- After I was attacked, I put my shape, but felt nothing on the in- Tonight, in the shower I felt cifics of rape culture in the class- ward, closing the distance be- clothes on and left. side. Eventually the bruises healed, my scar. Something swept over room, there are no exemptions. No tween my emotions and myself. I didn’t scream, I didn’t cry, I the concussion passed, but one me and I felt a great anxiety, like I feminist free-pass. That is because To expose and embrace the ex- didn’t feel it at all. scar persisted. It has been a part of was in the ocean watching a wave in the end, it isn’t about me. It isn’t tremes. I fully commit to talking In 6th grade my Girl Scout troop me since October 25, an element climb before me. As quickly as it about anyone who survives sexual about it until something changes. took a self-defense class. I remem- of my anatomical makeup that will onset it crashed down, my knees assault. What a startling and sober- Until then, prepare to hear a lot ber being excited we got to go in not fade or evanesce. went weak and I sunk to the floor. I ing lack of agency. of my voice. the gym at nighttime. A beautifully I am a student of gender poli- child-like thrill to focus on the tics. Just as most F&M seniors Full Staff Opinion midst of a very adult circumstance. focused in any field could say I remember so vividly lying on respectively, I am well versed in that cold floor, waiting for the guy the intricacies of my discourse. Farewell to the Seniors costumed in pads like the Michilen I’ve read more memoirs of pow- On behalf of all of the underclassmen on our staff, we would like to dedicate the last masthead of the year Man to come to me. I was one of erful activists, gender theory, and in honor of our beloved seniors. We have benefited so much from their abundance of wisdom and we will miss the more athletic in the group and women’s literature than your aver- them more than they know. Their legacy will live on at TCR for many years to come. Here, we will take a mo- I had picked up the drills of the age 22-year-old. I am grateful for ment to shine the spotlight on them and celebrate their contributions to The College Reporter over the last four nose-breaking punch and the knee my education, and derive a great years. to the groin with ease. My mental- deal of personal dignity from this Sophie Afdhal: You are absolutely the social butterfly of TCR. Your positive spirit and sense of humor ality was something along the lines adeptness. ways keep the staff laughing. We truly appreciate your commitment to the paper. Most of all, thank you for being of, “Come at me, let me show you To feel that you grasp the dy- such an incredible sports editor even though you don’t like sports. what I’ve got.” I got a high-five namics of something like rape and Arielle Lipset: Thank you for your unwavering commitment to The College Reporter. Your dedication to the after successfully ‘incapacitating’ discuss it on such a complex, ana- paper is unparalleled, your passion for truly good journalism is inspiring, and your perky, bubbly presence kept the nice dad who volunteered to lytical level consistently, allows the whole staff going. You will be missed. help us out that night. Sweet, I am for a distance between you and Abby Quint: Why do I shout “live your truth?” at every turn? Why am I a proud, well-informed feminist? so not getting raped. the subject. You and the act. I si- Why can I navigate InDesign with reasonable proficiency? And why am I going to weep with wild abandon at “Getting raped” is a fascinat- multaneously understood so much graduation? Because, Abby Quint. You have been unreasonably, illogically committed to this paper. You have ing turn of phrase. The passivity about it, and nothing at all. I fell taught us all so very much about Toni Morrison and Indiana. You have shown us we do not necessarily “need” is remarkable. It is something you into habit, clung to the facts and to drink while working on this paper. And you have made all of our times at F&M so sunny and special. I cannot receive. Like “raped” is something allowed them to encapsulate my wait to see all you do. Cuz Henani season’s approaching, whatever y’all been hearing. you are diagnosed with. Now I experience. Scott Onigman: You committed bastard. You’ve contributed four great years to TCR and made our insta- could go on for hours, days, years “Rape is not aggressive sexu- gram #famous, and all while politely reminding us that you were never really interested in — or indeed, have about how sickening it is that Boy ality, it is sexualized aggression.” Scouts are canoeing and lighting -Audre Lorde never agreed to — editing this paper. We know you’ll do wonderful things in your post-grad life, and we will stuff on fire while Girls Scouts are “Rape is nothing more or less miss you and all of your feelings (because yes, you’re allowed to have feelings!) in the office every week. Thank getting a workshop on how not to than a conscious process of intimi- you so much for jumping ship at Epilogue way back when. Sorry Kimberly called you a golfer that one time. get raped. I can’t remember if we dation by which all men keep all Alanna Koehler: For one person to be such a strong writer, so good with InDesign, a star neuro major, and got a badge for it. women in a state of fear.” -Susan a plucky, representative citizen of New Jersey, is purely unfair. We have all greatly enjoyed, and perhaps made My experience wasn’t quite as Brownmiller better by, your extensive knowledge and referencing of Professor Jinks (Hi, Jinks! Sure you’re reading this!), clean cut as what I learned when I “Politically, I call it rape when- the collapse of every roommateship you’ve ever pursued, and what it truly means to be a Garth Brooks superfan. was 12. Dancing with my friends, ever a woman has sex and feels Thank you for pouring so much energy into this paper over the years. It loves you, and so do we. handed a drink, beginning to feel violated.” -Catherine MacKinnon Many thanks to each and every one of you for your unique talents and contributions, and for making The College Re- groggy, blank space, hit my head, Great- I understand what hap- porter great. We know you will all go on to do great things in your postgraduate lives, and we will miss you all dearly.

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People found in violation of this policy may be those of the author and not that of The College Reporter, with the exception of the Masthead Editorial. subject to prosecution. April 20, 2015 Opinion & Editorial Page 4 Outgoing editor shares Editor studies abroad post-Hebdo BY AMY SCHULMAN smoke, and friends being evicted most notably in the Marais, the gratitude, advice Contributing Writer from their inhabitable homes, Jewish quarter. My first impression [email protected] forced to reside in hotel rooms. I of the city was tainted by the loom- this campus can get too caught I boarded a plane to Paris the recognized that something that was ing sight of soldiers with enormous BY SOPHIE AFDHAL up in this day-to-day drama. I day the Charlie Hebdo terrorists not supposed to happen did happen. rifles, their fingers casually resting Sports Editor [email protected] truly believe that at this college were gunned down. How do you start a home in a city on the trigger. and in life, our experiences are I was on the verge of begin- that has just been attacked? How Paris was in shock and in mourn- During my Beginnings room- what we make them. I encourage ning my semester abroad, some- do you become integrated and im- ing. A definitive hush had settled mate interview, I was asked what those of you who haven’t found how managing to zipper shut five mersed in a new place after people over France, as the country grieved I was looking for at college. I your club, major, passion, etc. months worth of clothes and be- have lost their lives? Two days af- the loss of its citizens amidst a ter- immediately told her that I was to try everything. There is noth- longings into one suitcase. And ter my arrival, two million people rorist attack. Yet here I was, run- looking for a great education, to ing wrong with being that kid then the shootings happened at the swarmed République, the monu- ning off to every grand monument make enduring friendships, and in 20 clubs freshman year and Charlie Hebdo headquarters, the ment dedicated to the glory of the in the city that first week, soaking to create memories and experi- taking your time to find the one airport I was supposed to fly into republic of France, to partake in up the culture and snapping pic- ences that I would remember you love. I didn’t get involved shut down several runways, and I the manifestation where flags bear- tures at every junction. Was I dis- for a lifetime. At the time, it in most of my activities until my mentally prepared myself for the ing the handwritten motto “je suis respectful in this way, that while I seemed to me like a big request. sophomore and junior year and worst scenario. Charlie” scrawled in marker on enjoyed fresh pain au chocolat and Four years later, I have to thank they shaped my college experi- But Paris fought back, releasing paper, sheets and flags were thrust a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, F&M for just that. As hard as ence entirely for the better. policemen and soldiers all over the into the air, and the French, carry- others were planning funerals and I have fought to deny the idea, In one of my favorite staff city, regulating a manhunt that ex- ing candles and flowers, marched, donning black? I don’t have a con- the reality of impending gradu- mastheads, we encouraged se- tended beyond the city walls in an honoring those whose lives were clusive answer to give myself, and ation of the senior class is upon niors not to “do less.” Part of effort to seek justice for those who lost. As the crowds dispersed after I can’t help but feel guilty about my us. This is rather horrifying, what made my senior year ex- had lost their lives. And they did. several hours of demonstrating, it haughty arrogance coupled with as we get thrown into the real traordinary was engaging in The terrorists were killed, Parisians was revealed that the statue was my ignorance to the fact that a ter- world, but to me, the worst part every opportunity that came my united together, becoming more entirely graffitied, covered in spray rorist attack had happened barely a will be saying goodbye to dear way. To me, opportunities are chauvinistic than ever, pushing paint, plastered in pieces of paper, few days prior to my arrival. old F&M. So in light of my de- the point of college. The College through the grief that had settled and the phrase “je suis Charlie” When the infamous Charlie parture, I have a few words of Reporter gave me the chance to over their beloved city, and I ar- scrawled on every space possible. Hebdo issue came out a week later, thanks, nostalgia, and advice. gain new skills, meet new peo- rived at JFK, laden with my suit- Now it’s a symbol of the unity of I, like every other Parisian, pur- When I picture the girl who ple, and engage in the campus in cases, a final New York bagel, and not only Paris, but of France as chased my copy at a local news- arrived on this campus four a different way as Sports Editor. an initial excitement coupled with well, and it’s home to tourists snap- stand (having to wait several days years ago, I can’t even recog- There are clubs and professors fear, rumbling ever so strongly in ping photos with their selfie sticks, to have success since it would be nize her and that doesn’t disap- and research grants that are yours my stomach. with enormous grins hovering on sold out before 10 each morning). point me. F&M did not person- for the taking. I hope you make Don’t worry, my host mother their faces. I discussed the attack with other ally build my character or the college a meaningful experience emailed me after I had sent an I paid my respects to the statue study abroad students in my pro- person I have become. Rather, for yourselves and I hope that if email saying I was thinking of several days after the manifesta- gram, with my host family, and F&M does something more you’re currently or when you’re them and France in this difficult tion, tracing the spray painted graf- with my host brother who had actu- special. It provides us with ev- in this position to graduate, you time, the neighborhood we live fiti with my fingers and read the ally gone to the manifestation. And ery possible opportunity, ours can remember F&M positively in is very quiet. Should that have notes left by the French. ‘Je suis then all of a sudden, it stopped be- for the taking. I think it’s easy, as a place where you had the calmed my nerves? Made me less Charlie’ banners popped up on tele- ing the center of attention. It slipped when surrounded by certain chance to reach your full poten- frightful of entering a city that had phone booths, on buildings, spray away silently, inconspicuously, and negative views, to lose sight of tial. As for me, as painful as it just endured such violence? painted along metro cars, as did an we slowly became settled into our the positive aspects of this cam- is to say goodbye to my fellow I lived through 9/11 — perhaps influx of policemen and soldiers Parisian lives, putting our efforts pus. Yes, there are problems staffers, sisters, professors, and not truly understanding the signifi- throughout the city. Soldiers sport- instead into our classes, the study with course registration and friends, they have enriched my cance of the terrorist attacks due to ing bulky padding and enormous of the language and becoming ac- maybe the administration at- experience more than I could my young age, but I watched as my guns appeared outside of museums, climated to the city. tempts large-scale changes too have hoped for and for that I am neighborhood turned to dust, the department stores, government At least for now. quickly, but most of the time eternally grateful. air becoming thick and heavy with buildings, outside synagogues, and Clinton campaign could lead to next American dynasty Citizens should have alternative, independent solution BY NICHOLAS RIEBEL represent. strive towards. Bush Dynasty, will continue and ac- of his actual arguments and ideas Staff Writer Let’s begin with the dynasty There is only partisanship on the celerate these fiscally conservative, make good sense, such as social [email protected] that is not a dynasty yet: the Clin- less important issues, and the most free market, neoliberal policies. security, although his ultimate Hillary Clinton just recently an- tons. President Bill Clinton was first cordial agreement on the most im- George W. Bush crashed the end of communism is a utopian nounced she was running for presi- elected president by defeating the portant: the control of the wealthy economy with his deregulation and future that requires would only dent of the United States of Amer- first Bush to be president, George H. and powerful (most notably Wall other irresponsible policies which work if the people were brain- ica, for the Democrats. Senators W. Bush (but more on him in a bit). Street) over our government. This have come to characterize Ameri- washed into acting in accordance Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Marco He is generally regarded as a suc- is an issue I have talked at length can conservatism. His brother, Jeb with it) argued that in a two party Rubio are running on the Republi- cessful president, who oversaw an about elsewhere, but this relates Bush, will tout economic freedom “democratic” system, the people can side. Yet, it seems that there is a economic boom, but people forget very importantly to the issue of and prosperity, but it will go towards have two choices: which party very good chance that it will end up he encouraged and accelerated Wall dynasties. Bill Clinton was a Wall the very, very wealthiest of us (like will get to advance the interests being between Hillary Clinton, for- Street deregulation, which allowed Street Democrat, also known as the him and his family, for example). of the bourgeois at the expense of mer First Lady, Senator from New the “Great Recession” to become Third Way, or New Democrat Co- Hillary Clinton will do the same, but the proletariat? York, and Secretary of State (in that possible. alition. President Obama is his spiri- perhaps to a slightly lesser extent. At the end of the day we must order, pretty much continuously) People often complain of ideo- tual successor. They both pushed for After all, they have to pretend that recognize that greed must be and former Floridian Governor Jeb logical gridlock, of hyper partisan- fiscally conservative policies which the Democratic Party and Republi- abolished if there is to be justice. Bush. ship. They (often condescendingly) are making an economic calamity can Party are different, when they Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush will Let’s begin by acknowledging the look at our politicians, and judge as bad if not far worse than the one actually very similar due to being just feed the Wall Street fat cats, at elephant in the room (not intended them to be stupid children, fighting we just experienced, and are still corrupted by Wall Street (although our expense. I hope that someone as a Republican joke): if the general over silly things while Americans only recovering from, increasingly I still maintain that the corruption of offers an alternative solution to elections comes down to these two look for true leadership and good likely. the GOP is more thorough, and per- America’s future than giving the candidates (and it almost certainly laws that help our nation. As usual, The ignoramuses (and I use this haps so entrenched it cannot be up- rich and powerful more wealth will, as we only have two major this view, shared by both the elite somewhat “elite-ly”) who claim rooted and have it remain the same and powerful, which is exactly parties in America, and an indepen- and the public to a greater or lesser that our current president is a Marx- party as we know it). what they do, by the way, in dicta- dent candidate cannot get elected: extent, is only right for the wrong ist, Socialist, and Communist have America may think it is choos- torships such as the “Communist” see http://www.theatlantic.com/pol- reasons. Rather than actually un- no idea what they are talking about. ing between dynasties, and it is. It’s states of China and North Korea. itics/archive/2010/09/bloomberg- derstanding politics, even supposed Wealthy interests are better served choosing which dynasty will get to The only differences is that our on-2012-cant-win/63850/). There “experts” like to pretend that they and protected than ever under our fight for not “everyday Americans” leaders smartly decided to give is a chance that it could come down know the reason for dysfunction: president. And Obama apologiz- but for the interests of Wall Street. us some freedom and contest is- to a battle of the dynasties, Clinton the presidents don’t golf enough ers: you know this is true. The “re- Karl Marx, while his historical- sues such as gay marriage and and Bush. And since we allegedly with members of Congress, they forms” he totes are little more than economic theory left something to gun control to keep us distracted live in a democracy rather than a don’t drink beer together as much as annoyances at best to Wall Street, be desired (although it is much mis- from the fact that they ruin our monarchy, it is worth seeing why they should, they should talk more; these (such as the Consumer Protec- understood due in large part to pro- lives with their lust for wealth this is the case, that we should have love of America, and wishing to do tion Agency) are ineffective against paganda and confusion surrounding and power. to choose between one dynasty and the right thing to make our nation the overwhelming power of these it, partially due to the Cold War and I hope Elizabeth Warren re- the other, and what these dynasties better, is a goal we supposedly all Overlords. And Jeb Bush, from the partially due to its complexity, much considers.

All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those ofThe College Reporter. To write a response to any opinions expressed above, contact Opinions & Editorials editor Erin Moyer at [email protected]. Page 5 The College Reporter Campus Life Dr. Patrick Boudreault gives speech on deaf community, culture when this lesbian couple chose to demic cultural perspective, hear- have a deaf baby through genet- ing cultural perspective, and the ics could be used against the deaf deaf cultural perspective. community. Deaf people have Observations: The deaf commu- been willing to take surveys, pro- nity is generally resistant toward vide blood and hair samples to re- genetic research and testing on searchers; however, this research families. They feel that it will de- could be used to get rid of deaf- value deaf people and have a neg- ness. He says, “If you’re giving ative impact on their community. blood today maybe you should But they also want to be more in- stop and think.” volved when the research is done, In 2008, in the UK, an act titled which is why Boudreault is doing “Human Fertilization and Embry- this project. ology Act” said “people or embry- He brings up the United Na- os known to have a genetic abnor- tion Convention on the Rights of mality that confers a significant Person with Disabilities and how risk of serious medical condition it was really powerful because it must not be preferred over those emphasized linguistics, identity, not known to have an abnormal- and culture. He goes into three out ity”. This would “prevent the use of thirty of the articles in more de photo by Emma Brown ‘17 of preimplantation genetic diag- tail. Dr. Patrick Boudreault is the very first deaf speaker to give a Common Hour talk. He nosis to select embryos with genes Article 2 includes signed lan- gave his talk entirely in sign, accompanied by an interpreter to translate his words. for deafness,” meaning, “deaf guages and other non-spoken lan- BY SAMANTHA GREENFIELD erning where they go to school people are less valuable than hear- guages in the definition of com- Staff Writer and, in some cases, where they ing people.” munication and Article 21 includes This week’s Common Hour was live; in short, audism is the hear- Some people want to do a screen- recognizing and promoting the use given by Franklin and Marshall’s ing way of dominating, restruc- ing to make sure that their babies of sign languages. first deaf speaker, Dr. Patrick Bou- turing, and exercising authority are healthy. Boudreault says he can Lastly, Article 30 aims for the dreault. He grew up in Quebec in over the deaf community." It also understand that, but people want “recognition and support of their a quadrilingual and bilingual com- affects the way in which deafness to include deafness in that. Bou- specific cultural and linguistic munity and is a native speaker of is researched. dreault says that to the deaf com- identity including sign languages both Quebec and American Sign There is a huge impact on genet- munity, they consider deafness as and deaf culture." Language. ics in relation to deafness. In 1989 defining a group and a culture. So He says, “Language is part of He gave the talk in Sign Lan- they discovered there was a chro- he asks if we could consider this the product of our diverse human- guage and had a translator for the mosome a specific gene that they research and acts such as this as a ity.” The deaf community and Sign audience as well as a projector that identified as related to deafness, sort of genocide. Language are part of that diverse displayed the words he was speak- which prompted years of research. His question in the case of the community. There are a lot of peo- ing. The topic was linguistics and In 2002, a lesbian couple wanted Deaf Genetics Project is: “How ple who have degenerative hear- culture. to have a deaf baby by choice. should one conduct responsible ing and really want this research In terms of deafness, the Uni This would have created a fifth genetic research in cultural and to help fix this “problem." ted States is the leader as far as generation deaf child for the fam linguistic minority groups?" So he But the deaf community worries access is concerned. And that is ily. collects DNA samples and identi- that this will lead to eradicating mostly because of the Americans They succeeded and had a baby fies the chromosome 26. So they deafness and therefore eradicating with Disabilities Act (ADA) that girl who is now a freshman in col- collect this data and have a con- sign language. Deaf people want was established in 1960. “They lege. The deaf community’s view, versation with those people that the heritage passed down and to say that today is an amazing day according to an article in the New give their DNA that they will use preserve their culture. to be deaf” because there has been York Times, was proud and under- the sample one time and that’s it. Boudreault ends by saying that so much progress here in America. standing of their wish. But there is There are two main models of he wants to start a dialogue both Boudreault takes pride in the deaf a view of deafness as a disability research in terms of deafness. The here and in classrooms to motivate community and deaf culture. so although this couple used sci- first is the traditional research people to be involved in the deaf Boudreault explains the term ence to have a deaf child, the fear model in which the deaf commu- community as well as understand Audism, which is the “corporate is that in the future research will nity is not involved. ‘Hearing’ it. institution for dealing with deaf be done to eradicate deafness, and people collect data and get results. people, dealing with them by mak- with it the deaf community and His team used a different mode, Samantha Greenfield is a senior ing statements about them, autho- culture. which was cross-cultural collab- staff writer for the college report- rizing views of them, describing Boudreault then brings up the oration. This involved the deaf er Her email is sgreenfie@fandm. them, teaching about them, gov- possibility that all the data used community. So they have the aca- edu. Sodexo serves special “Surf n Turf” dinner in D-hall

On Tuesday, April 14, Sodexo hosted a special “Surf n Turf” dining experience. Students were treated to crab legs, steak, and other delicious treats.

Photo courtesy of Bryce Loebel '15 Photo courtesy of Scott Onigman '15 April 20, 2015 Campus Life Page 6 Emerging Writers Festival celebrates creativity, intellect her poetry [and] was eager to meet major. someone from whom [she] could Though EWF involvement and learn about craft.” Ansel Elkins is a occurrence is, of course, delightful successful and notable poet whose and encouraging for those within recent book, Blue Yodel, was the the English major, Livia confirms: winner of the 2014 Yale Series of “From day-time events like the Younger Poets competition. craft talks, to evening readings, According to Meneghin, “An- there’s something for everyone. sel is just a phenomenal person. And I don’t think you have to be a Her inquisitiveness and enthusiasm writer or an English Major to ap- [were] refreshing at a time when it preciate EWF.” seems like all my peers are stressed She encourages students of all and focused.” Nearing graduation, majors and passions to get in- Meneghin expressed her satisfac- volved. Having such notable writ- tion and fulfillment gained from the ers on campus is an opportunity EWF shadowing opportunity. Speak- that should not be overlooked. Af- ing with Ansel and engaging in her ter all, F&M, as a school, stresses craft talk on poetry and technique, the function of community. Me- Meneghin learned “a lot about how neghin confirms this communal sometimes when you embody some- energy and upholds its integrity, photo by Emma Brown ’17 one else, you [can discover] your- in saying; “I’ve never felt a great- The Philadelphia Alumni Writers House student committee poses outside of the self.” er sense of love, community, fam- Writers House during the Emerging Writers Festival. During her craft talk, Elkins asked ily and realness in my four years BY ARIELLE LIPSET aspect of the festival is the EWF students to adapt the persona of a at F&M. We all worked so hard, Campus Life Editor shadow program. The program “monster” or fictitious outsider from laughed so much, and learned a Each year, F&M’s Emerging provides the opportunity for stu- literature or common culture. Stu- great deal. And we did it togeth- Writers Festival brings to campus dents who are involved with Writ- dents were to write a poem from this er.” emerging successful standout writers House committee to shadow the perspective; to put one’s self in the ers who have recently been recog- visiting writers of the festival. Writ- place of another. Livia found this ex- Arielle Lipset is the Campus Life nized in the world of literary craft. ers are assigned two shadows be- ercise directly conductive to her cap- Editor. Her email is alipset@ This year’s festival was the 14th fore the festival. Students are able stone project for the creative writing fandm.edu. festival in F&M’s history. Five to select their writers beforehand writers spanning genres of fiction, based on preference for genre and non-fiction, and poetry gave - read content. ings and craft talks day and night. Livia Meneghin, a current senior The writers included Ansel Elkins, and creative writing major on the Kristin Dombek, Arna Bontempts committee, says that her involve- Hemenway, Crisa Hutchinson, and ment with the Philadelphia Alumni Samuel Starkweather. Writers House, and specifically The events brought together stu- with the committee community, dents and faculty to hear on the has provided her with the ability to techniques and measures taken to “[call] the Writers House a home.” amount to pure and dignified writ- Livia became involved with EWF ings. The Philadelphia Alumni in spring of 2014 of her junior year. Writers House, where the festivi- She says, “I’d been to readings, yes, ties took place, is a place where stu- and they were amazing. But EWF dents, themselves emerging writers, has really shown me what a genu- gather often to write, connect, and ine, loving, multifaceted family is.” form lasting relationships and in- Meneghin shadowed poet Ansel photo by Emma Brown ’17 spiration. Elkins during this year’s festival. A Many talented, up-and-coming writers were featured in the Emerging Writers Festi- An exciting and widely unknown poet herself, Livia “connected with val. The writers gave readings as well as running workshops for F&M students. F&M hosts annual Relay For Life, fundraises for cancer Friday, April 17, F&M hosted its annual Relay for Life Event. The event took place in the Alumni Sports and Fitness Center from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Many different F&M organizations including fraternities, sororities, and athletic teams all formed teams. The cost of joining a team was ten dollars per member. Team members were encouraged to further fund raise beyond that. Participants who raised at least one hundred dollars were given a free tee shirt. In addition to the festivities, attendees enjoyed performances by F&M a capella group Sweet Ophelia.

Photos by Emma Brown ’17 The College Reporter Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Poetry collection Blue Yodel uses personas, masks to tell stories of outcasts Emerging writer Ansel Elkins captures Deep South through various personal narratives year’s Emerging Writers Festival South (specifically Elkins’ South) a lot about what we know versus Poetry Commentary here at F&M. inhabit the pages of Blue Yodel. what we’d prefer not to know.” I Blue Yodel Born in Alabama, Ansel Elkins There is undoubtedly an element consider Ansel’s poems, and the Ansel Elkins explores the Deep South in her of horror, or abnormality and mal- experience that comes while read- poems. She invites her readers to ady. ing them, a gift. By embodying by Livia Meneghin experience her world of history, Ansel also claims ownership of her lost souls, by putting myself in Emerging writer Ansel Elkins religion and humanity through more familiar tales, such as in her 1955, pastoral Mississippi, I learn successfully paints a second set imagery and folkloristic narra- poems, “Autobiography of Eve” about myself. of eyes on our cheeks in her debut tives. Blue Yodel was described and “Real Housewives.” Leaving While reading Blue Yodel, poetry collection, Blue Yodel. Her in O Magazine as “A gorgeous, the reader with the thought that sometimes my thoughts drifted speakers take on the personas of midnight-hued homage to South- Eve “leapt to freedom” and did not into uneasy territory, places I tend countless tales of Southern folk- ern Gothic tradition.” It blends “fall from grace,” created shock, to hide from daily for the sake of lore that help readers see life in elements of mystery, horror and but also a genuine sense that this sanity. But Elkins’ words reached more ways than one. utter humanity in a surprisingly was the way the story actually was. out like a friendly hand, a familiar Elkins is a recipient of mul- accessible way. The way they truly needed to be. face. With each page, my heart felt tiple honors, including a National The heart of Blue Yodel lies in Elkins got Eve right. Elkins em- closer and closer to the page. To Endowment for the Arts Fellow- its storytelling: knowing who peo- bodies the housewives of reality the truth. ship and an American Antiquarian ple are, where they come from, TV with her use of italics, empha- In her poem, “Hunter’s Moon,” Society Fellowship. Her poems and what they have seen. This is sizing the voices of these women. Ansel writes: “Unleash the wild have appeared in many publica- Elkins’ success, her strategy for Lines like, “Why were you alone/ animal you are. Unbury yourself.” tions including The Believer, Eco- making us empathize with a girl with my husband?” and “Ladies! When you read Blue Yodel, be a tone, Guernica, Oxford American, with antlers (a created “monster”), We’ve enough white wine to go hunter. Open your ears and listen and Parnassus. Elkins won the a double-headed girl (based on real around” stand out and make the with your heart, your history and “Discovery”/Boston Review Po- Siamese twins Millie and Chris- reader empathize. Or at least feel your beliefs. They will be chal- etry Prize and in 2014 Blue Yo- tine McCoy), and the Goat Man (a as though they were a part of the lenged and reinforced all at once. del was selected by Carl Phillips figure Elkins heard in her father’s scene. This collection is ride into the as the winner of the Yale Series stories). These “freaks of nature,” Elkins also feeds readers with Deep South and into the depths of of Younger Poets competition. these “monsters,” feel enticingly the raw, human hardship we nor- yourself, your persona. Sometimes American poet Carolyn Forché acquainted. mally don’t want to give a sec- it’s helpful to step into a wolf’s won the same prize in 1976 for her As a reader, I felt intrigue, but ond glance. Carl Phillips says in skin to realize what is like to be a poetry collection titled Gathering not the rude sort of fascination of the collection’s Foreword, “The sheep. Or the wife of a river. Or a the Tribes. Forché will be lead- outcasts that ultimately demeans poetry of Blue Yodel is not easy. reader, a human. ing a poetry workshop in Greece their worth. Instead I felt incred- It presents us with uncomfort- this summer, and I will be one of ibly in sync with each character, able truths and leaves us to wres- Livia Meneghin is a senior staff her students. I also acted as Ansel each persona Elkins so gracefully tle with them on our own. In the writer. Her email lmeneghi@ Elkins’ “shadow” (guide) for this embodies. Many lost souls of the course of this wrestling, we learn fandm.edu. Country legend releases newest studio album, appeals to various musical tastes Reba McEntire’s Love Somebody offers successful balance of soulful ballads, youthful hits album. It is without a doubt one of my Album Review favorites. Love Somebody Sugarland fans will for sure enjoy Reba McEntire “Enough” for which McEntire paired with Jennifer Nettles. As the second by Julia Chirls song on the album, it is a worthwhile On April 14, Reba McEntire re- listen. It is also the second most popu- leased her newest album, Love Some- lar among listeners on iTunes — no body. This is McEntire’s twenty-sixth surprise here. What country music fan studio album to be released during would not like a blend of the voice her forty-year career as a legendary of an iconic singer with a career that American country music singer, song- is decades long and a wildly success- writer, actress, and one of the best sell- photo courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.org ful, younger voice to go along with it? ing artists of all time. Without a doubt, Reba McEntire is an accomplished country singer who has won two Grammys, In terms of style, it reminds me of the her album sales will skyrocket, hav- one in 1987, and one in 1994. She has been singing for over 30 years. hit Sugarland song “Already Gone.” ing previously sold 85 million records There are sustained notes with the during her career. McEntire has won arland and is the lead vocalist. While songs, while appealing to a younger blend of two ranges of vocals in addi- two Grammy awards, including Best a member of the duo, Nettles earned crowd. Although it may seem repeti- tion to a steady drumbeat to keep the Female Country Vocal Performance at two Grammy Awards for “Stay:” one tive, I think it really is a bright spot in song going. the 1987 Grammy Awards for “Who- in the category for Best Country Per- the album and it is a tune you can sing Love Somebody will not disappoint. ever’s in New England” and Best formance by a Duo or Group with Vo- along to. Don’t pass up the opportunity to hear Country Collaboration with Vocals in cals and one in the category for Best In contrast to “Going Out Like yet another successful collection of 1994 for “Does He Love You” featur- Country Song in 2009. In total, Sugar- That” is “I’ll Go On,” the sixth song work by a legendary artist. There is ing country music singer Linda Davis. land has been nominated for 69 vari- on the album list. As opposed to the something for everyone here, no mat- Billboard immediately placed her first ous additional awards and has won 18 quick beat of “Going Out Like That,” ter what your musical interests are! single on her newest album, “Going of those, including American Country there is a slow tempo with vocals that Out Like That” on the Hot Country Music Awards and American Music are filled with passion and soul. This Sophomore Julia Chirls is a staff writ- Songs chart. Awards. soulfulness is appropriate considering er. Her email is [email protected]. McEntire began her newly released “Going Out Like That” was very the lyrics in which she expresses her album, Love Somebody, in October of successful upon its release, it has a sorrow and loss after splitting from her last year. By that time, eleven of the shocking resemblance to one of her re- significant other. I think the two songs Review Rating: twelve tracks on the album had already cent hits “Turn On the Radio” released balance each other out, however, and been produced. McEntire collaborated on her 2010 album All the Women I represent a good pair to listen to back with Jennifer Nettles to record the sec- Am and “Consider Me Gone” on her to back. I disagree with iTunes listen- B+ Reba McEntire’s new album only ond track “Enough.” Nettles is one half 2009 album Keep on Loving You. ers, whose lack of enthusiasm makes it adds to her great career. of the widely successful band Sug- This has a very similar beat to the two among the least popular songs on the Page 8 Arts & Entertainment April 20, 2015 Focus on indie pop, deep house material for upbeat Summer playlists Joywave, Passion Pit, Oleska, included on this year’s sunny season artist watch list on Spotify. Music Commentary Let’s move on to the genre Summer Hits about to enter its heyday: deep • Brien’s Summer Playlists • Indie Pop & Deep House house. I’ve been following the Artists to Watch... deep house wave for a couple years now, and while progressive Indie Pop by Brien Miceli house seems to be dying in popu- ’Tis the season for the happiest, larity, deep house has seen a huge most upbeat music. Even though surge over the past year. it’s not necessarily a genre, ev- Deep house is characterized erybody knows exactly the type of by a constant, pounding elec- music you’re talking about when tronic beat and light synths with you bust out the term “summer contemporary instruments to add jams.” The specifics of summer melody such as acoustic guitar, Joywave Coleman Hell CRUISR COIN ukulele, saxophones, and other “Tongues,” “2 Heads,” “All Over,” “Run” music vary from person to person. “Destruction” “Thumbalina” “Go For It” Some lean more toward the hap- various brass/wind instruments. py-go-lucky alternative, others are It’s the perfect meeting point country lovers, several have some between electronic and alterna- lighter hip-hop tracks in mind, and tive folk, resulting in music you many are into the classic rock side can both dance and relax to. The of summer music. While these are surge started last year the release all fine and dandy, I’m going to of Disclosure’s super popular al- focus on my own specialties: indie bum “Settle”, with contemporary Dylan Gardner Saint Motel Passion Pit BORNS releases by artists such as Klin- “Let’s Get “My Type” “Lifted Up,” “10,000 Emerald pop and deep house. Started” “Unitl We Can’t” Pools” Indie pop is exactly that: in- gande and Faul & Wad Ad con- dependent popular. Whether the tinuing the trend. artists produce themselves or are Deep house has evolved even Deep House produced under an independent further, into several sub-genres record label, this description has including tropical, melodic, folk, become a genre of its own. Stem- and future house. These genres ming from alternative rock, in- are the epitome of this upcoming die pop has developed from U.K. summer, and don’t be surprised to punk into the electronic-infused, hear pop radio riddled with hits bubblegum rock we know today. from Kygo, Thomas Jack, and Fe- Bobby Brush To be completely honest, indie lix Jaehn. Shaparder & LRX Oleska Mike Williams “Waiting on “I Want You Back”- pop is a meshing of many genres. Speak of the devils, Felix “Road Trip” “I Really Like the World to Remix You”- Remix Matt & Kim and Birdy are both Jaehn and Kygo have both re- Change”- Remix considered indie pop, yet both of leased songs these last couple these acts are pretty different. months which have achieved Indie pop is mainly character- over 150,000,000 hits via Spotify. ized by catchy hooks, pop-sound- “Cheerleader” and “Firestone” ing smooth vocals, guitars, synths, respectively. Kygo just released and simpler, beats from either a a killer collaboration with Dillon live drummer or a drum machine. Francis featuring James Hersey Broken Back Win & Woo ADDAL Samuraii Some of the more popular acts in- called “Coming Over” which is “Happiest Man “Ignition/Do You “Chandelier”- “The Dreamer”- clude M83, AJR, The Neighbour- destined for popularity. on Earth” (Pheobe Ryan Remix Remix cover)”- Remix hood, Sia, The 1975, Grouplove, Bonus artists to look out for — photos courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.org Fun., and countless others. Now, this summer include Vanic, an for this upcoming summer, many electropop producer who has re- of these bands have released new leased hit remix after hit remix on music. Soundcloud, including my favor- Throwback of Smallpools, a classic example ite summer song of last summer of an indie pop band, has just re- called “Circles”. His latest remix the Week leased their debut album entitled of Tove Stryke’s song “Border- LOVETAP. Smallpools has a pret- line.” Artist: Children of The Sound of Music ty uniform sound, characterized by Additionally, Jack Ü, consist- Track: So Long, Farewell synthesized guitar chords, heavy ing of Skrillex and Diplo, has just keyboard usage, and an indie released their incredibly well- Since it is sadly this year’s last dance beat (think Walk the Moon produced debut album including edition of The College Reporter, x Passion Pit). These guys are the tracks featuring AlunaGeorge, 2 this week’s throwback is appropri- kings of (actual) party rock, full Chainz, and a current top 50 track ately “So Long, Farewell” from The of energy and catchy melodies. I called “Where Are Ü Now” fea- Sound of Music and is dedicated to recommend listening to “Dream- turing Justin Bieber. the class of 2015. On March 2, 1965 ing” and “Mason Jars” initially, as One more rising electronic, The Sound of Music, a film adaptation these are two of their most popu- summery artist is Viceroy, who of the 1959 Broadway musical, was lar tunes. The downside is that the has been releasing originals and released in American theaters. The sound is very cookie-cutter, and remixes up the wazoo. His most Sound of Music quickly became one each song sounds a little too simi- popular releases include a re- of the most popular and influential lar. But if you like the sound a lot, mix of “Ignition Remix” and an films of the century. The film won two photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons that shouldn’t be a problem. original called “Back at the Start” Golden Globe awards and five Acad- Additionally, Twenty One Pi- featuring rising female rapper K. emy Awards, one of which was for Best Scoring of Music Adaptation. lots is releasing their third al- Flay. There are many more ter- One of the most beloved songs from The Sound of Music soundtrack, bum “Blurryface” on May 19th. rific summer-themed tracks that I which also corresponds with one of the film’s most famous scenes, is There’s no doubt that this album didn’t have room to mention, and “So Long, Farewell” sung by the seven von Trapp children. To all of will reaffirm Twenty One Pilots as many more will be released. Now the soon-to-be-graduates of F&M, The College Reporter wishes you one of the better indie pop bands, you have no excuse for having the best for this new chapter of your lives. A special shout out to TCR’s as they’ve expertly combined al- nothing to listen to this summer. amazing editorial board seniors who have worked tirelessly to make ternative rock with hip-hop and this paper great: Abigail Quint, Scott Onigman, Sophie Afdhal, Arielle electronic vibes. Their last album, Sophomore Brien Miceli is a Lipset, and Alanna Koehler. The TCR family won’t be the same with- “Vessel”, saw each song on the al- contributing writer. His email is out you and you will be missed dearly! So Long, Farewell! bum get well over a million hits [email protected]. Page 9 The College Reporter April 20, 2015

photo courtesy of photodesignlove.com Franklin & Marshall Sports NBA playoffs approaching, all eyes on LeBron James against the Pelicans, but also take the Western Conference and move on to the NBA Champion- ship. They have the best record in all of the NBA at 67-15. Their powerhouse team with players like Steph Curry, Clay Thompson, and Andre Igoudala should be too much for Anthony Davis and the Pelicans. The Rockets and Mav- ericks are an interesting matchup. Despite Houston being the two seed and Dallas being the seven seed, several analysts expect Dal- las to compete and even win this series. The highly competitive West- ern Conference Playoffs is much more challenging to predict than the East. James Harden and the Rockets will certainly have their hands full with an experienced Mavericks team under their leader, Dirk Nowitzki. The defending champion San Antonio Spurs series against the Los Angeles Clippers will certain- photo courtesy of scorestreak.com ly be filled with the bright lights of The playoffs for the 2014-2015 NBA season is finally underway. In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be poised to make a run to the championship. The San Antonio Spurs look to defend their title against a competitive conference. Los Angeles Staples Centre, stars like Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, BY JOE YAMULLA the best record in the Eastern for themselves as the series tips and then the experienced cham- Assistant Sports Editor Conference at 60-22. Brooklyn off this week. pionship mentality of the Spurs. The 2014-2015 NBA regu- was able to sneak in with a sub In the Chicago Bulls vs. Mil- The core Spurs group consist- lar season has concluded, and its .500 record of 38-44. Atlanta is waukee Bucks series, Derrick ing of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, time to move on to the playoffs. an interesting team to watch this Rose makes his return after yet an- and Manu Ginobili is attempting The regular season was filled postseason. For years, they’ve other injury to his knee. The Bulls to show the world one more time with storylines and drama, rang- been seen as a middle of the road are seen as the team most likely to to never count them out, and that ing from LeBron James’ exciting non-contender due to their lack of contend with the Cavaliers in the they still have a championship run homecoming back to Cleveland, star power. However, this season, Eastern Conference. left in them. blockbuster trades, surprising they have shown that they could However, they will have to get Finally, the Portland Trail- teams like the first-place Atlanta be dominant without a marquee past a young and talented Bucks blazers and Memphis Grizzlies Hawks, and to devastating inju- player like LeBron James. The team that is filled with future stars series is arguably the most evenly ries for players like Kobe Bryant question that remains is, could the like Giannis Antetokounmpo, and matched of the Western Confer- or Kevin Durant. The NBA play- Hawks be dominant in the play- Michael Carter-Williams. The last ence. The Blazers are the fourth offs always provides highly com- offs as well? They certainly seek matchup in the East is Toronto vs. seed and the Grizzlies the fifth. petitive matches between talented to answer that question. Washington. Both had strong seasons and teams and players. The match up between the Both these teams had strong look to finally burst through West- This postseason this year will Cleveland Cavaliers and the Bos- seasons, as Toronto goes in as the ern Conference and make it to the be no different as every team is ton Celtics is arguably the most fourth seed and Washington the NBA finals. hungry to hoist the championship highly anticipated series in the fifth. The NBA playoffs is always trophy in June. first round. Both of these go into this post- a special time of year. Fans look The Eastern Conference will After his four year run in season a bit under the radar, but forward to concluding their long consist of match-ups between Miami, James’ heroic return to completely capable of making winter with warm weather, and the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Cleveland has brought the Cava- a run in the Eastern Conference the excitement from playoff bas- Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and the liers back to the playoffs for the playoffs. ketball. Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls and first time since 2010 (the last time In the Western Conference Well, playoff basketball has the Milwaukee Bucks, also the To- he played for Cleveland). His playoffs, the matchup are the finally arrived and its time to sit ronto Raptors an the Washington new Cavaliers team is loaded with Golden State Warriors vs. New back, and watch the best players Wizards. talented players like Kyrie Irving, Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rock- in the world battle it out on the If Atlanta is able to maintain a Kevin Love, and J.R. Smith. ets vs. Dallas Mavericks, Los An- hardwood for basketball’s most level of play that is even close to However, many question if geles Clippers vs. San Antonio prestigious award. the one they maintained in the reg- this team has enough experience Spurs, and Portland Trail Blazers ular season, Brooklyn should not to make a real run at the champi- vs. Memphis Grizzlies. First-year Joseph Yamulla is the be much of a problem for them. onship. The Warriors are highly fa- Assistant Sports Editor. His email Atlanta comes into the series with Fans will have to wait and see vored to not only win this series is [email protected].