First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 52, ISSUE 4 Student body elects new Diplomatic Congress executive board, class presidents not to run for more student govern- sults and build on the foundation ment positions after serving for two established by outgoing DipCon years as President of the Class of officers. 2017. “Like anybody else who works “I thought after two years of be- hard at what they do, I am just ing involved, I should’ve been done; hoping to see some results next however, I realized there’s more year,” he said. “I believe we have work to be done when it comes to many students on campus who campus issues and I wanted to con- question the role and purpose of tinue to be part of that work through student government on campus; the Diplomatic Congress,” he said. part of that is because unfortu- Bailey’s platform revolved nately we do not always deliver around issues of textbook afford- concrete results. In the upcoming ability, funding for class presidents, school year, no matter how big or photo courtesy of facebook.com/Diplomatic Congress relocation of the Women’s Center small the issue, I intend on get- Voters selected the new executive board of the Diplomatic Congress and class and LGBTQ space, mental health ting results. I believe this year’s presidents over the course of the past two weeks. awareness, and other issues. His congress has done a great job at BY SHIRA KIPNEES niors were eligible to run for presi- campaigning included getting the laying the foundation for future Senior Staff Wrtier dent, the positions of vice-presi- message out on social media as success through DipCon Forums, On April 2, students elected a new dent, treasurer, and secretary were soon as possible. now it’s time to build on that great executive board for the Diplomatic open to rising sophomores, juniors, “Once I decided to run, I knew I work.” Congress (DipCon): Donnell Bai- and seniors. According to Mark had to work harder because I was Bailey’s fellow officers-elect ley ’17, president; Molly Cadwell Harmon-Vaught ’15, outgoing pres- a write-in candidate,” he said. “I echoed his sentiments of increas- ’16, vice-president; Charley Hagist ident of DipCon, a candidate must was at a disadvantage and I just ing communication between Dip- ’18, treasurer; and Carmen Navia collect 100 signatures from the stu- had to dig myself out of that hole. I Con and the student body in order ’18, secretary. Last week, on April dent community in order to run, knocked on doors, used social me- to address the needs and issues of 9, students elected new class presi- then campaign to gain support for dia, and campaigned until the very the campus community. dents for the rising sophomore, ju- their election. In uncontested races, last minute.” “I would like for Dip Con to be nior, and senior classes: Wyatt Beh- DipCon allows students to write-in Bailey believes his campaign more visible and receptive to stu- ringer ’18, Christiana Jeung ’17, candidates. succeeded because his platform dent input,”Cadwell said. and Anne Dolan, ’16, respectively. Bailey won as a write-in candi- reflected the students’ stories and While only rising juniors and se- date, as he was originally decided experiences. He hopes to get re- see ELECTIONS, page 2 Obama, Castro summit represents shift in renewal of U.S., Cuba diplomatic ties BY STEVEN VIERA “In my opinion, President Obama is Missile Crisis of 1962. In fact, Obama’s Rousseff, president of Brazil, and Managing Editor an honest man,” Castro said, according announcement in December 2014 to Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, For the first time in over 50 years, to the article entitled “Barack Obama renew relations with Cuba — includ- president of Argentina, according to the presidents of the United States and and Raul Castro meet, launch new era ing embassies in both Washington, the bbc.com article. Cuba met face-to-face. This occurred of U.S.-Cuba ties,” published on cnn. D.C. and Havana — marks the first sig- But, in the United States, the thaw at the Summit of the Americas, held com. “I admire him, and I think his be- nificant change in tone in U.S.-Cuba in relations met with some skepticism last weekend in Panama City, Panama, havior has a lot to do with his humble policy in decades. by both Republicans and Democrats. President Obama sat down with Raul background.” However, the Obama-Castro sum- Senators like Marco Rubio (R-FL) Castro, president of Cuba, to discuss Obama echoed these sentiments mit did not resolve all issues between and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) — them- diplomatic relations between their re- and commented on the need to move the two nations: Cuba remains on the selves Cuban by background — have spective countries. beyond issues created 50 years ago. U.S.’ list of state sponsors of terrorism, criticized Obama’s actions toward Obama described his meeting with “The Cold War has been over for a which will inhibit the renewal of diplo- normalizing ties with Cuba accord- Castro as candid and fruitful, accord- long time,” Obama said according to matic relations. According to the cnn. ing to the cnn.com article, as they ing to the article “Obama-Castro sum- the cnn.com article. “I’m not interest- com article, Obama received an update feel that Obama is seeking to do mit caps thaw in US-Cuba relations” ed in having battles, frankly, that be- on Cuba’s status as a sponsor of terror- business with a corrupt, repressive on bbc.com. Both leaders indicated gan before I was born.” ism to help him consider whether or government. a mutual respect for each other and a Here, Obama referred to President not to remove the distinction. willingness to work together, while John F. Kennedy’s severing of diplo- In Latin America, the summit and Junior Steven Viera is the Managing conceding they may disagree on cer- matic ties and establishment of an em- move toward reconciliation was hailed Editor. His email is sviera@fandm. tain issues. bargo against Cuba in the wake of the by many, including leaders like Dilma edu. Inside this Issue... 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Campus Life Sports Production of The Last Days of Baseball, softball both open Judas Iscariot premieres Spring season strongly page 5 page 9 Page 2 News The College Reporter Riemann’s Crime Watch Elections: New officers stress importance Friday, Apr. 3, 11:16 p.m. — Officers of increasing communication with students from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a fire alarm at 520 N continued from page 1 class president, Christiana Jeung Charlotte St. “The current executive board ’17 was elected junior class presi- Saturday, Apr. 4, 12:35 a.m. — DPS re- has already made big steps in do- dent, and Anne Dolan ’16, cur- sponded to a noise complaint at 602 N. ing that and I want to build off of rent junior class president, was Charlotte St. Students were asked to turn their hard work by continuing the re-elected as senior class presi- their music down. Dip Con Forum series and hold- dent. As of press time, the pres- Saturday, Apr. 4, 2:08 a.m. — DPS ing regular open office hours so idents-elect were unavailable for responded to the report of an underage that we can better communicate comment. intoxicated student in Marshall Hall in to the administration what stu- According to Harmon-Vaught, Brooks College House. The student was transported to Lancaster Region- dents need.” the officers-elect will now begin al Medical Center (LRMC). Bailey said that he enjoyed his the transition process that will Saturday, Apr. 4, 2:26 a.m. — DPS assisted the Lancaster City Bureau experience running for DipCon culminate in the transfer of power of Police (LCBP) in the pursuit of two underage intoxicated students tres- President because student govern- in DipCon’s final meeting in two passing in Clipper Stadium. ment elections not only represent weeks. Saturday, Apr. 4, 2:50 a.m. — DPS responded to the report of an under- a way for student engagement and “My fellow outgoing officers age intoxicated student. The student was released to a friend. that student government can have and I are very grateful for the Saturday, Apr. 4, 11:00 a.m. — DPS responded to a fire alarm at 606 W. a direct impact on student initia- opportunity to have served our James St. caused by burnt food. tives, but because elections have community this year, and we look Sunday, Apr. 5, 1:47 a.m. — DPS responded to a report of a verbal alter- the power to give voice to stu- forward to all that this fantastic cation between a boyfriend and a girlfriend in Schnader Hall. dents’ issues. incoming group will accomplish!” Monday, Apr. 6, 5:30 a.m. — Someone found marijuana on Hartman Additionally, the week follow- Harmon-Vaught said. Green and turned it in to DPS. ing elections for DipCon’s ex- Tuesday, Apr. 7 — A dining service employee reported that someone ecutive board, elections for class Senior Shira Kipnees is a senior keyed his or her vehicle in the west lot. president were held. Wyatt Beh- staff writer. Her email is skip- Wednesday, Apr. 8, 11:48 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint in ringer ’18 was elected sophomore [email protected]. Weis College House. Students were asked to keep the noise down. Thursday, Apr. 9, 11:00 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint at Masland on Sexual Misconduct 526 N. Charlotte St. Students were asked to keep their music down. Question: How does the college distinguish between “forced” Friday, Apr. 10, 12:00 p.m. — DPS responded to a noise complaint in rape and other forms of sexual offenses? Thomas Hall but couldn’t locate the source. Answer: In terms of college sexual misconduct, the term Riemann’s Advice “forcible rape” was a designation from the Clery Act. It was used as a category for reporting rape. This was to differentiate between rapes Keep the noise down, F&M, because there are some people out there who that were statutory or involved a victim who was incapacitated and are extremely hungover and sometimes all the Advil in the world doesn’t could not give valid consent. If you look at F&M’s 2014 Annual Safety cut it. Also, it’s rude to your neighbors or something. Shh… report, the latest available, you will see that all sex offences are listed as forcible. F&M does not distinguish, in its processes between forc- The College Reporter Corrections Policy ible and non-forcible rape. We use the FBI definition of rape: Rape: Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with The College Reporter welcomes comments and suggestions, as well as information about substan- tive errors of fact that call for correction. 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Take Back the Night discusses issues of race, gender, sexual violence Reporting by Steven Viera ’16 On Thursday, April 9, the Alice Drum Women's Center and Philadelphia Alumni Writers' House hosted Take Back the Night, a forum designed to promote conversation on violence of all kinds. The event began with a performance by the poet- activist duo, Sister Outsider, composed of Denice Frohman and Dominique Christina, in the Mayser Center. Forhman and Christina are former World Poetry Slam Champions who visit schools, conferences, and communities to express their message of tolerance. In fact, Sister Outsider was chosen to perform at the event due to a conscious effort on the part of Take Back the Night organizers to expand the focus of the event. "The Women's Center has made a conscious shift over the last two years to expand the focus of the Take Back the Night event to have a broader mission of taking back the night from a range of violence: gendered violence, homophobia, racism and classism," said Mikaela Luttrell-Rowland, director of the Alice Drum Women's Center, in an article posted on F&M's news website. "The questions we will be asking — about what kind of community we hope to create here at F&M and beyond — are questions that are pressing and relevant for many." Following Sister Outsider's performance, the event left Mayser to conduct a public march and speak-out reception at the Philadelphia Alumni Writers' House. Photos by Livia Meneghin '15 Page 3 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter Lee Kuan Yew's Legacy Lives Philosophy of Singapore's founder remains relevant BY ADITYA nor culture. Ultimately, Lee de- the people think.” Yet for all of Australia, New Zealand and the ly stripping power and impor- RAMACHANDRAN cided to not emulate any estab- Lee’s frightening authoritarian- United States amongst others. tance away from the antiquat- Staff Writer lished postcolonial methods but ism, the trade off between po- They have left behind the sanc- ed concept of the nation state. [email protected] to absorb various political mod- litical pragmatism and idealism tity and the familiarity of their Power is seeping not only to els that had been shown to work embodied in Singapore has been homes for a standard of living corporations, but autonomous The significance of the death well in different contexts. For an overwhelming success. that they simply would not be city-states like Singapore and of the founder and first Prime example, Singapore was built Today, Singapore is a global able to attain anywhere else on Dubai. As the nation state con- Minister of Singapore, Lee to follow the urban planning hub and a magnet for expatri- the planet. tinues to fragment and as cor- Kuan Yew, on March 23 model of Western Euro- ates from all over the world. In addition to the remarkable porations continue to accrue was widely unreported pean nations like Brit- The country has one of the high- success of Lee Kuan Yew’s po- power, corporate leaders and in the American media. ain, where he studied, est rates of millionaires per cap- litical strategies and firm gov- the heads of the 150 countries That being said, there as well as the Nether- ita anywhere in the world and ernance, he will be remembered that have less than 10 million is no doubt that the man lands. Furthermore, the a good number of these people because he was a pioneer and a inhabitants are going to look himself will go down Singaporean political are highly skilled profession- leader in a changing world. The to the remarkable success of in history as one of the hierarchy is built upon als and entrepreneurs from not twenty-first century is a decen- Lee Kuan Yew’s Singapore most renowned leaders the established man- only the nearby Asian countries, tralized world order, where the for a roadmap, which they can of the twenty-first cen- For What agement structure of but from places like Britain, forces of globalization are slow- implement going forward. In tury along the likes of It's Worth global corporations the Margaret Thatcher and likes of Royal Dutch Winston Churchill. Shell. Ministers take home six Full Staff Opinion The enormous significance and seven figure salaries and are of Lee Kuan Yew is reflected hired and promoted within the F&M bubble strikes again in the remarkable success of his framework of a strict and merci- country. Lee, who founded the lessly meritocracy. Singapore’s As the final weeks of the 2015 Spring semester wind down, the end is finally in modern day state of Singapore, history proves that its progress sight. A collective group of college students could undoubtedly name several exam- oversaw the development of a was hardly linear; quite to the ples of experiences that impacted them in ways that have helped them grow as people. South East Asian backwater to contrary, Lee experimented with College expands horizons, makes students put themselves out there in ways that they what became, in the words of different political and economic would have never imagined, and also presents academic challenges that leads to intel- the strategist Parag Khanna, the models until he found one that “world’s most successful post worked. lectual growth. However, the benefits of the college experience here at F&M do not colonial state” (Khanna). Today, Lee governed Singapore with come without a cost. The bubble effect finds students to be trapped by all things F&M Singaporeans have a higher in- an iron fist, often imprisoning during the academic term. As students at a small liberal arts college, we immerse our- come than Americans and the his political opponents without selves into our school work, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions. This city is internationally renowned good reason attracting the scorn immersion into the college life hinders students knowledge of real-world issues that for the high levels of cleanli- of Western human rights orga- surround us every day, and keeps students naïve in regards to what is actually going ness, livability and efficiency nizations and often of Western that make it more similar to governments. Under his gover- on away from our home here at F&M. the highly developed nations of nance, it became illegal to chew For example, this past week there were a plethora of common issues that are Western Europe than to any of gum in Singapore as well as to extremely prevalent in the United States, and several students have found themselves its peers in the South East Asia. speak out against the ruling PAP to be completely unaware of them. Recently, the United States not only decided to co- Singapore’s development has political party, of which Lee sat operate with Cuba, but President Obama even met with President Raúl Castro. Pope truly been one from third world at the helm. However, Lee was Francis also declared that the deaths of Armenians under the rule of the Ottoman Em- to first — incidentally the title of stolid in the face of these criti- Lee’s memoirs. cisms, most notably replying, “I pire in World War I was a genocide. If someone were to ask an F&M student the last Lee's relevance is under- am often accused of interfering time he or she honestly sat down and read for leisure, few would claim it was during stood better when the observer in the private lives of citizens. the academic session. accounts for the fact that at the Yes, if I did not, had I not done College is a fulfilling environment that opens eyes to new ideas and strongly time of his nation’s indepen- that, we wouldn't be here today. contributes to the growth of its students’ lives. Yet, there is the common issue of the dence, not only were there no And I say without the slightest bubble completely encapsulating us, as it demands our complete dedication and devo- role models for his nation to fol- remorse, that we wouldn't be low, but Singapore was not even here, we would not have made tion. Thus, the average college student finds him or herself with an inhibited view of endowed with the fundamental economic progress, if we had the world that is not associated with F&M. The matter in question then rises to be, ingredients of nationhood by not intervened on very person- can students find a way to be an active part of the college world and also maintain a the definitions of that epoch. al matters - who your neighbor strong connection to the real world? Success in college is crucial, but it is unfortunate The colony was composed of a is, how you live, the noise you to say that it can only be achieved through campus life being a full-time commitment. mismatch of the Han Chinese, make, how you spit, or what Awareness and understanding of life in and outside the college bubble is a daunting South Indians and Malays and language you use. We decide no dominant language, religion what is right. Never mind what challenge that college students across the country experience at their respective cam- puses.

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It would be a failure of these serving spaces on campus such articles if there were no solution as Ben’s Underground or Booth provided for the re-establish- Ferris or the saving of the former ment of an integrated campus- Gibraltar space as an on campus wide culture. This piece will venue, groups that want to plan seek to resolve the previous events for the whole campus problems noted in the first Dip- should be enabled, rather than lomat Paper. be borne with a quagmire of lo- The first goal of the papers, gistical requirements. elucidated in number one, was A third solution is to syn- that there be, “reinvigoration of thesize planning capabilities of campus-wide programming that advancement and the Office of fulfills a need in the gaps of College programs to revive Col- campus social life that are left lege traditions that have faded by a focus and onus placed on over time. Spring Arts is one of the House system." There are the few vestiges of tradition that a number of ways to go about is consistent at F&M. this. One of the most oblique Although it may seem like the answers to this is to point to the author is claiming that we should success of this year’s Springs restore traditions for traditions Arts. This event was above and sake, visions of campus tradi- way much more successful that tion going forward should not previous years, it generated tre- be constricted or limited to what mendous attendance and truly has previously existed — path was a successful event. This is dependence should not limit the not a suggestion that the Office creativity of future events. of College programs needs to A second goal that was noted spend extravagant amounts to in the previous diplomat paper bring the campus together. was, “to improve lackluster and There are more simple, and divided campus spirit.” Though less expensive solutions to idealistic and unrealistic, one bringing the campus together. could claim that all groups One of the easiest is to make should support each other, this tools, funding, and support more is a naïve suggestion. accessible to on campus groups Organizations of all spec- that want to plan events for the trums claim that they feel un- whole campus. While techni- supported by the rest of the cally this is more spending by campus, each feeling victim- the Office of College Programs, ized by the lack of supporters if larger campus events were at their events and allies willing spread more evenly across the to support them. At the end of whole semester presumably it the day, petty divisions between would lead to greater atten- the houses, sports teams, greek dance at each as well as over- members, and club members do programming in some parts of more to propagate disunion than the semester, with nothing to do bring it together. in other parts of the semester. Centralization of College so- A second solution is to phys- cial programming is the solution ically enable groups that want to these problems. It will over- Photos courtesy of Scott Onigman `15 to plan campus events. Whether come provincialism, re-create this is resolving an expedited traditions, and hopefully gener- and conflict-free process for re- ate school spirit.

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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 The Last Days of Judas Iscariot questions morals, entertains acters are familiar ones portrayed lighthearted, entertaining, and hu- in manners we wouldn’t expect, morous moments. the bigger ideas of goodness are Narvy describes some of his fa- addressed by characters we would vorite moments in the show. “I will just as soon revile as understand.” admit, there are certain characters Although this show is a meaning- that certainly have particularly ful and entertaining one, it was not crude attacks which, sorry to say, an easy one to produce for either are really enjoyable to watch. Pilate Narvy or the actors. Narvy said and Satan are particular bastards it was very difficult for actors to and damn that’s fun to hear! But get into character. “How does one even Mother Teresa gets a few jabs play a saint, you know?” Navy in here and there,” Narvy said. said. “How do you translate “being The show’s balance between eternally damned” into an actable tackling heavy subject matter and verb?” remaining funny and entertaining is Erel agrees with this sentiment. what makes the show such a unique “The biggest challenge was I think success. to keep it real with most of us be- “Funny as hell, poignant as all cause majority of the characters are get out. That’s why I think this par- funny and there are so many reli- ticular playwright (Stephen Adly gious figures in the play. It’s hard Guirgis) is one of our best in the to not think about the holiness of country right now. His plays have the characters while trying to keep the vernacular of everyday people. photo by Emma Brown ‘17 it natural and contemporary,” Erel It’s not pretentious and at times it L’Oreal Lampley takes centerstage in the role of Henrietta Iscariot. The show said. is some of the vulgarest language ran from April 9 throught April 11 at the Roschel Performing Arts Center. For Erel personally, there was you will hear, frankly,” Narvy said. BY ELLIE GAVIN issues like religion the way [play- an added challenge of connect- “But the reason he’s really good is Campus Life Editor wright Stephen Girgius] does.” ing to the character despite a lack that when his plays ends he has el- This week, the theatre depart- Although the show is set in bib- of knowledge about the bible. “ evated us somehow-- walked with ment’s production of The Last lical times in a world that seems I’m from Turkey and I had limited us through some difficult ques- Days of Judas Iscariot ran from completely unlike our own, it isn’t knowledge on the Biblical figures tions like a friend because he him- Thursday, April 9 through Satur- difficult for a typical college- stu and the histories, and I play Jesus self is tormented by the questions day, April 11 in the Schnader The- dent to find meaning and enjoy- in the play,” Erel said. “So it was raised.” ater at the Roschel Performing Arts ment in it. Jason Narvy, a visiting pretty hard to decide how to ap- The end result is a show that Center. professor of theatre, the director of proach the character: the holy Je- is meaningful while still remain- Set in a courtroom, the show the show, and an F&M alum, feels sus or the more human Jesus.” ing extremely easy for the average tells the story of the court case that that the show is very well suited Narvy worked with his actors to F&M student to watch an enjoy. tried and decided the ultimate fate for the college-aged audience and figure out how to connect to their “It’s not about art that’s preachy,” of the traitor Judas Iscariot. The the F&M community. characters and make the show more Narvy said. “Instead, it’s like you play also uses a series of childhood “I think most F&M students are “actable.” sit down at a bar and some dude on flashbacks and courtroom testimo- a healthy mix of iconoclast and “We boiled down these charac- the next stool turns to you and says, nies to tell Judas’s tale. architect: they take a critical or ters into larger ideas, then found ‘Lemme ask you question: Do you Ipeknaz Erel, who plays Jesus skeptical eye towards accepted no- how those larger ideas and concept think God would really abandon a in the show, describes the show tations and sort of reimagine those made an impact upon the students motherfucker like Judas?’ That’s as entertaining as well as thought- ideas in the hopes to create some- playing these roles. That’s where going to be an interesting conver- provoking. “[The show] makes us thing better for the world. The we started and then it became much sation, isn’t it?” question the values of what’s actu- show is in that same vein,” Narvy more actable,” Navy said. ally good or bad and the concepts of said. “The language is at times jar- Although the plot may seem Ellie Gavin is the Campus Life edi- heaven and hell,” Erel said. “There ring and profane, so much so that heavy given the subject matter, the tor. Her email is fgavin@fandm. aren’t many plays handling serious you burst out in laughter; the char- show is actually filled with many edu Students enjoy food, music at annual Spring Arts Event This Saturday, April 11, F&M students congregated on Hartman Green to enjoy the anual Spring Arts festivities. The activities in- cluded an array of food options, including a Rachel’s Creperie food truck, a Souvlaki Boys food truck, and plenty of treats and snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and cotton candy generously pro- vided by different F&M organi- zations. In addition to the many food offerings, students watched preformances from many musi- cal groups, including two F&M accapella groups, Sweet Ophelia and The Chessman , and many other F&M student bands. In addition, Ra Ra Riot, Moosh & Twist, and Darla. photos by Emma Brown ’17 The College Reporter Page 7 Arts & Entertainment Meg Day’s Last Psalm at Sea Level engages serious subject matter Initially intimidating table of contents ultimately challenges in inspiring form Poetry Commentary Calle knew what was going on in his in the poems themselves. Fellow my mind’s made new.” Day muscles Last Psalm at Sea Level head, but we were able to empathize writer and friend Katie Machen ’15 up to the challenge, putting her arm with his emotion. He now knew the described Meg Day’s poetry as “fresh around fear, pain and suffering. She Meg Day sea; they were finally acquainted after and unforgiving, at once intimately welcomes it as a point of deep discus- by Livia Meneghin so many years. specific and something that can be eas- sion and human reflection. Meg Day starts off her book, Last When I first got my hands on Last ily shared with a friend.” Like the feel The title poem also has an epigraph, Psalm at Sea Level, with an epigraph, Psalm at Sea Level, I was ready to of a horse’s body. Like the coolness of a definition of the Welsh term- “hi presenting her readers with a striking see the sea, or whatever sea Meg Day water. One quick look at the table of raeth” as “a homesickness for a home question by Olin Ivory: “Who can was living with. contents might make the poems feel to which you cannot return, a home face the sea and not inherit it’s lone- Day is a multi-award winning poet, intimidating at first, each title stacked which maybe was.” That addendum liness?” It sits as a welcoming chal- professor and activist. She is the re- up across a full double-spread. Titles strikes a chord against Last Psalm at lenge for the reader, even before a cipient of a National Endowment for such as “If I Tell You This Secret, You Sea Level’s first and indented line, line of poetry is read. I asked myself, the Arts Fellowship in 2013, and au- Have to Keep It,” “Things to Say in a “Sorrow, I have nowhere to go.” Day “Can I? Is Day going to show me the thor of three poetry collections. Last Difficult Year, or To the Dying Man gives the reader an honest profession sea?” Psalm at Sea Level won the Barrow I’ll Never Meet Because I Am Not of desperation. A reason to sing when I was reminded of a video/photog- Street Poetry Prize in 2014. a Man,” and “To My Student, Who she’s caught between home, the pres- raphy project by French artist Sophie Day has previously taught at the Asked, ‘Since When Does a Bunch ent, and the future. She’s at sea level, Calle called Voir la mar (See the sea). University of Utah, and will come to of Normal People Standing Around she can see below and above, the sky Calle captures a people’s first experi- F&M to teach poetry for the fall 2015 Actually Change Anything,” imme- and the sea. She likens sorrow to a ence looking at the sea, filming them semester. I had the pleasure of meeting diately ask a lot of the reader. Day horse with imagistic verbs includ- from behind as they stare at the Sea of Day a few months ago when she vis- is initially challenging us to take her ing, “hooves” and “hoofprints.” Day Marmara. She told her participants, ited campus. After a firm handshake hand because while the journey will also admits, “she is a lighthouse/ & I residents of Istanbul, that they could and a genuine smile, we walked over be tough, it will be as filled with awe do not wish to be the sea.” At times, take as much time as they need, that to the dining hall to discuss student and understanding as a sea. however, truths and beauty are found they can react however they wish. life, poetry and Lancaster. Along with Last Psalm at Sea Level undoubt- at the point of unwillingness, and all The film of an elderly man who looks other students at the lunch, I gave Day edly takes real problems head on, it takes is a sort of friendship with out onto the waves in silence was a little taste of what the sea of F&M including serious themes such as sui- hardships. stark and potent. After about a min- was like. She told us about her stu- cide, grief and the painful journey of Vietnamese-American poet and ute he turns around gradually, almost dents in Utah who found queer stud- self-discovery. In her poem, “Batter visual artist Truong Tran says, “Her hobbling, and stares back at the cam- ies and gender studies foreign, and My Heart, Transgender’d God” (a poetry is at once patient and urgent, era. The waves continue to crash be- her life in California where she could subtle nod to her intriguing accent, provocative and profound.” Just like hind him, and Calle slowly zooms in surf and spend time with family. in my opinion), Day writes, “Terror, the sea. on his face. He does not smile, but a The cover of Last Psalm at Sea do not depart/ but nest in the hollows tear falls onto his cheek and the man Level resembles an the view from a of my loins… My Knees, bring me Livia Meneghin is a senior staff writ- uses a handkerchief to wipe his eye. It beach, but the image is equine instead to them; force my head to bow again. er. Her email is lmeneghi@fandm. was a beautiful moment. Neither I nor of aquatic. This texture is paralleled Replay the murders of my kin until edu. Flo Rida rides again with release of extended play, My House, on iTunes Featured artists, musical range offers something appealing for listeners of all tastes from Brown’s distinct vocals, “Here It Album Review Is” features some interesting sound ef- My House fects and sound variations. There are Flo Rida instances in which there are only vo- cals and other instances where there by Julia Chirls are only musical rhythms. Flo Rida As an American rapper and singer sings at a moderate pace, allowing the songwriter, Flo Rida has had a posi- listener to engage with the lyrics and tive influence on the music industry appreciate the blend of sounds and with his unique talent since 2006. On pitches. April 7, his fourth extended play (EP), My House is an enjoyable series My House, hit iTunes following the of tunes that will please listeners. The release of the single “G.D.F.R. (Go- quality of the catchy, energetic, and ing Down for Real)” last October. For variety of music makes up for the fact those of you who do not know, an EP that there are only seven songs on the is similar to a studio album, but it is photo courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.org track list; if only there were more to considered too short to qualify as one. enjoy! Flo Rida’s latest EP is guaran- For instance, My House has just seven In total, Flo Rida has won 6 awards and his music from his decade long career has gotten over 75 million internation downloads. teed to advance his career even further, songs. Despite the length of any EP, and gain an even larger following than such as this one, it is just as jam-packed Sia’s vocals added nice musical con- the beat and provides a nice structure he has now, if that is even possible! with good music as a studio album that trast. The song earned the #5 spot on to the song. Robin Thicke plays a sig- Any listener, no matter their genre of is twice as long. the US Billboard Hot 100 upon its re- nificant part in the song, as he sings choice, will love this music, as there is The vocals of many other artists lease. the chorus. He brings the same talent a diverse selection of featured artists have appeared in his work since the Flo Rida continued this trend on to this that he brought to his famous hit and many styles of music incorporated start of his career. Rapper and actor My House, with six different artists “Blurred Lines.” I agree with iTunes on this solid EP. T-Pain collaborated with Flo Rida in featured in four of the songs. Robin listeners, this is one of my favorite one of his better-known songs, “Low,” Thicke and Verdine White made an ap- songs on the EP and is an enjoyable Sophomore Julia Chirls is a staff writ- from his first studio album Mail on pearance in “I Don’t Like It, I Love It,” and worthwhile listen. er. Her email is [email protected]. Sunday. In addition, any fan of Ke$ha the 3rd song on the track list and also Chris Brown contributes the talent can recognize her distinct voice in the one of the most popular on the EP, in that he has gained over his decade- 2009 hit “Right Round” from Flo Ri- the opinion of iTunes listeners. White long career to “Here It Is,” the 5th song Review Rating: da’s second studio album, R.O.O.T.S. is the bassist for the R&B band Earth on My House. You may recognize Perhaps the most popular feature was Wind & Fire and is known for his high Brown as the artist that has released in “Wild Ones,” a 2011 single on his energy on stage. Just through the mu- many hits including “Yeah 3x” from B+ My House brings together a variety fourth studio album, Wild Ones, in sic, you can hear the extreme effort he the Grammy-winning album for Best of talented featured artists. which Australian singer songwriter puts into making sure the bass keeps R&B Album F.A.M.E. in 2012. Aside Page 8 Arts & Entertainment April 13, 2015 Classical music used to study grossly underappreciated by students Bell, Academy of St Martin in the Fields revolutionize, reimagine Bach’s Baroque classics Album Review to take on Bach in a lasting record. Bach exemplifies Bell’s inventive- Bach ness and his ability to combine mas- Joshua Bell terful technique with passion-filled by Kimberly Givant performance. Bach is only the newest As finals creep closer here at F&M, edition to Bell’s discography, which classical music for many starts becom- consists of over 25 albums ranging ing their study music of choice. Unfor- from classical bluegrass to jazz to rock tunately, it seems as though many don’t and pop. His wide range of classical actually know what they’re listening interest and his talent in various clas- to or that classical music is still an ac- sical genres brings an originality and tive and exciting musical scene, with sophistication to the Bach album. So many new releases of original works photo courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.org this finals season, remember that clas- and brilliant, even unconventional, ar- Joshua Bell has won 18 awards including a Grammy Award for Best Classical sical music encompasses an enormous rangements of acclaimed classics. So Crossover Album for Gershwin Fantasy. new assortment of musical genius that instead of listening to something en- with original instrument groups, they bum, especially after stating numerous is well worth appreciating and explor- titled “15 Hours of Relaxing Classical support Bell’s desire to incorporate times how influential the composer ing. Music” or “3 Hours of Zen Mind” on the old and the new, in turn revolu- was to his career as a classical musi- YouTube, know what you’re listening tionizing the way we listen to Ba- cian. Bell even made his first appear- Sophomore Kimberly Givant is the Arts to, educate yourself, and explore some roque music. ance as a solo violinist with an accom- & Entertainment Editor. Her email is of classical music’s phenomenal new Working with early musician spe- panying orchestra playing Bach when [email protected]. material. Who wants a 15 hour You- cialists to create this album, Bell in- he was 7 years old. The artist became Tube slideshow of pixelated waterfalls, cludes the three parts of both the Vio- recognized as one of the world’s great- anyway? lin Concerto No. 1 in A Minor and est violinist’s when he made his pro- Review Rating: This past September, for instance, Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, as fessional debut at 14 with the Phila- renowned violinist and musical icon well as the famous “Air” from Bach’s delphia Orchestra, and even more so A Joshua Bell released his new album, Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major. when he made his New York Carnegie Bell continues his strong career with Bach, with the distinguished London- The album also includes Gavotte en Hall debut at the age of 17. Only now great renditions of classical music. based English chamber orchestra, Rondeau from the Partita for Violin has he felt mature enough in his craft Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Solo No. 3 in E Major in which Ro- In 2011, Bell was appointed as the mantic composer Robert Schumann’s Academy’s musical director, which accompaniment to the piece is also was surprising to many given the mu- used. • New Releases • sician’s intense touring schedule, often The most daring piece on the al- playing up to 140 concerts internation- bum is the Chaconne from Partita No. Week of Monday, April 13 ally every year. However the violinist, 2 in D Minor. The Chaconne has al- globally recognized as the greatest of ways been performed as a solo piece. our era, has the ability to play first vio- The arrangement on Bell’s album has Music lin and solo violin while he is record- never been done before: It includes a Tuesday, April 14 ing and performing with the orchestra. backing orchestra as well as a Felix This union between Bell and the Mendelssohn accompaniment to the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields is piece (a tribute perhaps to the com- a large part of what makes this album’s poser’s work in rejuvenating Bach’s collection of some of Johann Sebas- reputation in the nineteenth century tian Bach’s greatest pieces both dar- Romantic period). ingly unique and flawlessly executed. This album is special because for While many of the Academy’s mem- decades the world has been waiting Dwight Yoakam Reba Beth Hart Love Lauren Daigle Second Hand How Can It Be Better Than bers have immense experience playing for Bell, now 47, to record a Bach al- Heart Somebody Home

Throwback of Movies the Week Friday, April 17 Artist: Hubert Laws Track: The Rite of Spring

In 1971, American flautist Hubert Laws released his sixth record The Rite of Spring, the second track being his original classical jazz Monkey Paul Bart: Unfriended Alex of Venice arrangement of Igor Stravinsky’s Kingdom Mall Cop 2 orchestral concert work and bal- let, “The Rite of Spring.” Along with Herbie Mann, Laws is one of Blu-Ray the world’s greatest and most re- spected jazz flautists. In 2010, he Tuesday, April 14 received the lifetime achievement award from the National Endow- photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons ment for the Arts in jazz and in 2011 received the NEA Jazz Masters Award. Laws became skilled as a flautist and a jazz improviser as a teenager, which ultimately won him a scholarship at the acclaimed Juilliard School of Music in New York. In addition to over forty years of recording, Laws has also played with the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Jazz Quartet. Big Eyes Maps to the The Babadook Woman in Laws has become known for his incredibly masterful technique and Stars Black 2 unique sound that is both captivating and haunting, exemplified per- fectly in “The Rite of Spring.” — photos courtesy of www.amazon.com April 13, 2015 Sports Page 8 Spring: Softball earns winning record, sets up future success over Ursinus on March 29. Crys- tal Good leads the team in batting average at .379, she also heads in runs batted in with 19. Isabel Schaefer leads the team in pitch- ing statistics with the best ERA of 1.96, most wins at 7, and most strikeouts at 58. Katie Wenger and Megan Ryan both have 2 home- runs and Melissa Bollmeyer has the most stolen bases with 8. The softball team is not only hav- ing a successful season, they are setting themselves up for years of success. 10 out of their 14 players on the roster are freshmen. This team is both young and in- credibly talented, and is deter- mined to turn heads every time that they step on the field this sea- son. It is a good spring to follow F&M baseball and softball. As

photos courtesy of godiplomats.com the weather finally warms up, Women’s softball is seeing great success this year, even with such a young team. 10 out of 14 women are first-years and this early students are highly encouraged season success will set up the team for continued strong performances in the rest of their college seasons. to head down to the fields to en- joy both teams’ winning ways. It continued from page 9 12, while David Iacobucci has winning record of 15-3 so far by would be an incredible accom- the most home-runs at 2, and An- strong all-around play. Their team plishment if both baseball and boasts the lowest ERA on the team drew Mascis leads the team with 2 batting average is .328, and their softball teams are able to capture at 1.16. He also is the co-team saves. If the Diplomats continue on base percentage is .404. Also, the elusive Centennial Conference leader in wins with 3 alongside to get this strong play from their their strong pitching is evident Championship this season. Sean Cosgriff and Mack Glavin. core players, they can certainly through the fact that they have Guerra is the lone leader in strike- make a run at the postseason tour- never given up more than 5 runs to Joe Yamulla is the Assistant Sports outs with 18. Brett Poniros is the nament. any opponent. The only time they Editor. His email is jyamulla@ team leader in stolen bases with The softball team earned its even gave up 5 was in a 6-5 win fandm.edu. Duke: Coach K, Duke third place in all-time NCAA Champs pointer and never gave up the lead after that. Freshman guard Tyus Jones additionally added an in- credible 19-second half points to help put the Badgers to rest. In what will be considered two of the most clutch championship game performances of all time, Al- len and Jones helped bring Duke its fifth title under Coach K’s regime. Further cementing his place as college basketball’s top coach, Coach K and the Blue Dev- ils moved into third place all-time for NCAA Championships and added to an already memorable season for the Blue Devils by cap- ping it with a National Title. With Duke stars Jahlil Okafor, Justice Winslow, and Tyus Jones along with Wisconsin’s Frank

photos courtesy of latinpost.com Kaminsky and Sam Dekker headed The Duke amd Wisconsin match-up pitted two very strong teams against each other. Spectators were hopeful for a true battle and to the NBA Draft, these two teams were not dissapointed. Duke triumphed, moving them into third place for all time NCAA Championships. will look to rebuild with recruits and fight back to the champion- continued from page 9 Wisconsin. around 13 minutes remaining. ship again next season. With both teams playing at such Then in a sequence no one was Their instant classic in the final with Kentucky in the champion- a high level heading into the game, expecting, Grayson Allen took put an excellent cap on a fantas- ship game. The Blue Devils were many fans and analysts alike were over. Allen, an overlooked fresh- tic college basketball season and up for the challenge winning each expecting a classic and they were man guard who received little sig- leaves fans waiting for a cruel 7 of their five games on the way to not disappointed. The teams bat- nificant playing time during the months without more action. the championship by at least 14 tled in a back and forth first half season, scored eight straight Duke points including a 20-point thrash- that ended tied 31 to 31. points to shrink down the lead to 1 First-year Joseph Giordano is ing of Michigan State to set up a In the second half, Wisconsin point. During this crucial turning a staff writer. His email is jgior- game National Title game with broke out to a 9-point lead with point in the game, Duke hit a three [email protected]. Page 9 The College Reporter April 13, 2015

March Madness Championship resolves with Duke F&M’s baseball and softball teams off to strong spring season overthrowing Wisconsin. For full coverage... page 9 starts. Read on... page 9

photo courtesy of kindersay.com Franklin & Marshall Sports F&M baseball, softball off to strong starts this Spring rest of the Spring and in the Cen- tennial Conference Tournament. The baseball team is not only winning, but they are scoring runs at an extremely high level, putting forth great starts on the mound, and playing exceptional defense. In 21 games, they have scored 177 runs, with a team batting average of .332. They are also patient at the plate, as they are taking walks and finding ways to get on base. This discipline shows in the team on base percentage of .409. The team’s offense firepower has been flaunted in games such as their matchup in Florida against Southern Vermont where they won by the score of 23-6 on March 17. They also scored 10 runs against McDaniel on March 28 and won 10-4. Recently, on April 9, they scored 17 runs on Messiah and photo courtesy of godiplomats.com The men’s baseball team has been scoring runs at an impressively high rate this season. Thus far they have scored 177 runs and finished the route 17-6. are playing great defense. Their overall record is 15-6. Freshman Dan Marano leads the team in batting average and RBIs, BY JOE YAMULLA ball and softball teams. The base- keeping up with the winning ways hitting .380 with 19 runs batted Assistant Sports Editor ball team has an overall record on the diamond as they currently in. On the mound, Alex Guerra So far, it has been quite an im- of 15-6, having won two straight stand at 15-3. Both teams have pressive season for F&M’s base- games. The softball team also is their eyes set on success for the see SPRING, page 8 Duke defeats Wisconsin to UPCOMING GAMES win NCAA Championship MEN’S TENNIS BY JOE GIORDANO the first round of the tournament Apr. 18 vs. Haverford* 12 p.m. Staff Writer action. Apr. 19 @ TCNJ 12 p.m. The college basketball season However, even with all of the officially came to a close this uncertainty surrounding March WOMEN’S TENNIS Monday as Duke was crowned the Madness, it seemed as if there was Apr. 15 @ Gettysburg* 4 p.m. National Champions after their a clear-cut favorite to cut down Apr. 18 vs. Ursnius* 4 p.m. 68-63 win over Wisconsin. The the nets at the end. The Kentucky 2015 tournament was littered with Wildcats, the number one overall MEN’S LACROSSE incredible moments, upsets, and seed in the tournament who en- Apr. 15 vs. Lynchburg 4 p.m. games as March Madness truly tered the tournament 34-0, seemed lived up to its name this year. destined to complete a perfect sea- Apr. 18 vs. Haverford 6 p.m. The madness began on the very son and win the National Champi- WOMEN’S LACROSSE first day when two shocking up- onship. However, on their road to Apr. 15 @ Ursinus* 7 p.m. sets occurred within an hour of the championship hit a stumbling each other as fourteenth seeded block in a team named Wiscon- Apr. 18 @ Haverford* 1 p.m. UAB and Georgia State knocked sin. The talented Kentucky team BASEBALL off Iowa State and Baylor respec- fell to the senior-lead Wisconsin tively. In dramatic fashion, R.J. Badgers in an instant classic in Apr. 13 vs. Ursinus* 4 p.m. Hunter hit a game-winning three the Final Four, with senior Frank (Clipper Magazine Stadium) for Georgia State as his dad (Geor- Kaminsky leading the Badgers to Apr. 14 vs. Washington* 3:30 p.m. gia State head coach Ron Hunter) their first National Championship literally fell out of his seat and game since 1941. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL onto the floor, and thus creating On the other side of the brack- Apr. 14 @ Gettysburg* 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. an unforgettable tournament mo- et, the Duke Blue Devils, lead by ment. While both teams fell in the freshman phenom Jahlil Okafor, Apr. 16 vs. PSU Brandywine 3 p.m and 5 p.m. second round of the tournament, seemed to be on a collision course *= Centennial Conference Competition no one will ever forget those two incredible upsets and highlighted see DUKE, page 8