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Friday, April 27, 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXIX, No. 21 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Lawrence celebrates Earth Day on Main Hall Green

Maggie Brickner campus also provided craft sup- Staff Writer plies and activities for students to ______participate in. GLOW, Panhellenic Like the first observation Council, the Magpie, LUUU and of Earth Day in 1970, the 2012 Greenfire tabled for Earth Day. Greenfire celebration on April 21 Students could decorate can- brought a wide variety of students vas bags, paint rocks and make together to celebrate the Earth hemp bracelets. However, the most and to bring awareness to envi- popular activity of the day seemed ronmental issues. Last Saturday to be the Magpie’s braided head- marked Greenfire’s 14th annual bands made out of strips of old Earth Festival, and the first time t-shirts that students had donated. the event was hosted outdoors in There were also several infor- recent memory. mation booths from both on- All afternoon, students and and off-campus groups. There community members gathered on were even some products from Main Hall Green to listen to great Act Natural, located on College music and enjoy a variety of sus- Avenue, for sale that promoted tainable crafts and homemade green living. food. Junior Sarah Laven organized “It’s a really nice chance to just the musical groups that serenad- sit down and celebrate and be in ed the event. The diverse variety love with our planet,” said sopho- included The Recyclables, Grits, more and co-president of Greenfire Alex and Kristen, Afro-Cuban Chelsea Johnson. Ensemble, Dirtbags, Marika Straw Sophomore Chelsea Johnson and senior Dane Allison ask festival goers a poignant question. Now a well-established event, and Bendata Bendata. The inspir- ing music that addressed environ- Photo by Hayley Turner students seem to look forward to it was from this essay that Greenfire ing environmental problems in Greenfire’s Earth Day festival each year. “My favorite thing is the mental issues added a relaxing atmosphere to the event. borrowed their name. the midst of protests against the was just a part of Lawrence’s Earth community coming together and Earth Day itself also has deep Vietnam War. Instead of starting at Week festivities. The last week has doing green crafts… and the food!” Wisconsin’s connections with the environmentalist movement connections with Wisconsin. the top, Nelson opted for a grass- supplied a lot of opportunities to said sophomores Devin Burri and Gaylord Nelson, senator and gov- roots style movement, an event Lawrentians to get out into the Abby Guthmann. were clear. There was a read- ing of the famous “Think Like a ernor of Wisconsin, created the that drew in 20 million people in beautiful weather and, as a sup- Greenfire provided a delicious first Earth Day in 1970. His idea the first year. Today, over 500 mil- porter at Lawrence’s Earth Day vegan lunch that included tortillas Mountain” by Aldo Leopold, an environmental activist who spent for Earth Day was inspired by the lion people around the globe par- said, “Respect the planet, yo!” and a smorgasbord of toppings. lack of political activism address- ticipate in Earth Day. Student groups from all over much of his life in Wisconsin. It

tion is a journey towards yourself, Appleton takes back the night Deresiewicz redefines the of deciding who you are and who you want to be. Humanities teach Eryn Wecker marches. students how to pay attention to For The Lawrentian Lecturer of Gender Studies ______meaning of the liberal arts yourself and thus help you build and Freshmen Studies Helen Boyd yourself.” Kramer and Emily Bowles, an advo- Maisha Rahman power of a liberal arts education, Downtown Appleton received “Deresiewicz did a great job in cate from the Sexual Assault Crisis Staff Writer particularly one comprised of a crowd of around 50 people advo- Center, spoke to this issue before ______humanities courses. He discussed laying out a more essential argu- cating for women’s rights as Take the march started to remind par- how the humanities help students ment in defense of humanities. Not Back the Night took to College Literary and cultural critic ticipants of the importance of fully develop themselves in a way what they do for you in terms Avenue the night of April 18. William Deresiewicz recently visited awareness for these issues. that other academic programs can- of your career but what they do The event, organized by Downer from Portland, Ore. to give a convo- The speakers highlighted the not match. to shape you as a person,” said Feminist Council, aimed to raise cation speech titled “Through the reality of the violence that occurs Even though Deresiewicz Assistant Professor of English awareness for gender violence, sex- Vale of Soul-Making: the Journey of as a result of being part of a vul- earned biology and psychology Garth Bond. Assistant Professor of ual assault and rape. the Liberal Arts.” nerable population and also gave majors during his college career, English David McGlynn called him a Though Appleton is often rated At the convocation, Deresiewicz advice about how to work against he claimed, “The liberal arts educa- “public intellectual.” a safe city, the event served as a talked about the importance and Deresiewicz spoke to a recep- reminder that issues of sexual vio- these issues. Following the speech- tive and appreciative audience that lence exist everywhere. Sophomore es, attendees marched down included students, faculty and staff Lauren Schulte, the president of College Avenue, led by the beats members. “Deresiewicz was very DFC, saw the event as an oppor- of the Sambistas percussion group. well spoken. He raised a lot of inter- tunity to make the issues more The march ended at Houdini esting points that I could relate to. salient. Plaza where the group gathered for I was surprised by the number of Schulte commented, “People the Speak Out portion of the night, people who attended the talk and think of Lawrence as progressive which was an opportunity for any seemed very dedicated,” said soph- and Appleton as safe, but sudden- of the marchers to share their omore Alysa Levi-D’Ancona. ly that was pulled out from under personal experiences with sexual Following the lecture, our feet. We realized that friends assault and rape. Deresiewicz also held a question and acquaintances and classmates Senior Tamanna Hossain chose and answer session at the cinema. have had these experiences. That’s to share her own experience at Said McGlynn, “Q&A was good. It a big part of Take Back the Night: Speak Out: “It was hard to see had a healthy turn out of strong for us to be aware that we’re sur- how many around me have been questions. He answered for a good rounded by these issues.” through sexual trauma but it was hour or so. Students who have TBTN serves as a reaction also therapeutic to know there attended will remember it for a against the notion that women are people who understand. I was long time.” should have to fear for their safe- touched by the compassion shown Deresiewicz was an English pro- ty. The event’s name is inspired by by everyone present, strangers and fessor at Yale University from 1998 the reality that women frequent- friends alike.” to 2008. He left Yale to become ly become victims while walking Sophomore Emily McLane a freelance writer. He also taught alone at night. The TBTN website explained, “It’s not an easy thing cites incidents such as the 16,000 to do, but it was an environment Literary critic William Deresiewicz gives convocation in Memorial Chapel. reported cases of rape in Rome Photo by Curran Carlile See Convocation on page 10 in 1976 as the catalysts for the See TBTN on page 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

2 NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 New organizations encourage outdoor activities

Cassidy Wilson 30, Byers hopes to create a club Staff Writer that will last. ______In his words, “I'm trying to Two brand-new student orga- buck the tradition, which I think is nizations, the Lawrence University very doable, given the amount of Bird and Nature Club and the enthusiasm I've seen.” There are Sailing Club, have gained steam currently more than 20 people on and new members over the last the roster, and Byers expects that few weeks. number to grow as word spreads Founded by freshman biolo- through the campus community. gy major Ari Rice and official- Depending on the level of ly approved by LUCC earlier this interest in the club, Byers said term, the Bird and Nature Club there is a possibility of establish- holds weekly meetings on Monday ing a racing team. This team would evenings at 9 p.m. in room 102 of have regular practice sessions and the Thomas Steitz Hall of Science. could compete with other schools. Each meeting addresses the Both Rice and Byers plan logistics of upcoming field trips to provide weekly recreational and other event planning, and opportunities for the rest of the also includes a presentation on a term. These activities encourage nature- or bird-related topic. Past Lawrentians to explore both the presentations have explored “bird- outdoors and off-campus loca- ing by ear,” as well as the char- tions. acteristics of some specific bird Each Wednesday, Bird and species. Nature Club members go for a Rice stressed that he included birding walk along various por- tions of the Fox River at 4:30 p.m. A peek into the lens of a bird-watcher in the Bird and Nature Club. “nature” in the title of the club for Photo courtesy of the Bird and Nature Club Two previous excursions have been a reason: “If one focuses exclusive- minutes from campus. He added, “The club was club is that I'd like to go sailing at Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve ly on birds, it's easy to miss out With the recent official recog- mostly my idea, although it on a regular basis. It's a fantastic and Collins Marsh. on other things, like rare flowers, nition of their organizations, both couldn't have happened without way to spend an afternoon. Lots In the future, Rice hopes to delicious mushrooms or unusual Rice and Byers get to realize ambi- the help of Zechariah Meunier, people have been very helpful too, plan more weekend trips, a bird- insects. By calling it the Bird and tions they have had and wanted to Emily Hjalmarson and my advisor especially the great folks in the related film showing, and even a Nature Club, we hope to appeal share with the student body. [Associate Professor of Biology] Campus Life Office.” possible camping trip to Devil’s to a wider range of nature enthu- Said Rice, “Ever since the start Jodi Sedlock, who had always No previous experience is Lake. siasts.” of Fall Term, I had dreamt of start- dreamt of having a campus-wide required for either club, though Similarly, Byers has been in The Sailing Club, headed by ing a birding club at Lawrence. birding organization.” those interested in sailing will touch with the Neenah Nodaway sophomore and commodore Carl From the beginning, I decided that Byers also credited the help he need to pass a swim test. For more Yacht Club, the destination for Byers, a government and eco- its central foci would be shar- received from others in order to information on joining Sailing Club free, weekly sailing outings on nomics major, aims to revital- ing outdoor experiences, becoming accomplish his goal and share one and signing up for a swim test, Saturday afternoons. These out- ize and maintain this club, which better naturalists, having fun, wit- of his favorite pastimes with other email Byers. Those interested in ings are expected to begin in early has appeared multiple times in nessing beauty and creating mem- Lawrentians. participating with Bird and Nature May. The Yacht Club is located on Lawrence’s history. With its offi- ories out of each birding expedi- Said Byers, “It's completely Club should contact Ari Rice. Lake Winnebago, which is about 15 cial approval scheduled for April tion.” selfish, but the reason I started the On-campus blood drive to Hussa reveals truth about eating benefit Fox Valley patients disorders in documentary Molly-Judith Wilson Some may think that donat- Abigail Schubach to sit through a formal presenta- disorders than any other psychiat- Staff Writer ing blood is less important if there Staff Writer tion can watch her musical and be ric illness. ______is no recent disaster; however, ______impacted in a lasting way.” There are four classifications senior Maggie Schmidt, Wellness In 2006, Hussa founded the of Eating Disorders: anorexia ner- A blood drive sponsored by Actress Robyn Hussa screened Committee president, claimed that NORMAL national nonprofit orga- vosa, binge eating disorder, buli- WelLU and the Community Blood her documentary, “ED101,” and this is not the case: “Blood is need- nization, for which she has created mia nervosa and EDNOS — eating Center on Thursday, May 3 will talked to Lawrentians about eating ed in all sorts of instances, wheth- an array of arts programs and edu- disorder not otherwise specified. provide an opportunity for eligible disorders last Tuesday, April 17 in er surgical, for trauma or for trans- cational initiatives. In 2010, Hussa “If your friend refuses to donors to give blood to patients the Warch Campus Center Cinema. fusions. Even without catastrophic received the Champion in Women’s acknowledge that there is a prob- in need of transfusions in the Fox Delta Gamma president and junior events, there is still a daily need in Health award from the Wisconsin lem, or any reason for you to be Valley area. The drive will happen Sarah Laven arranged the event all hospitals for blood of all types.” Women’s Health Foundation. She concerned, restate your feelings between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the with support from the Panhellenic There are, of course, require- is a frequent presenter on the top- and the reasons for them and Esch-Hurvis room of the Warch Council, the Office of Multicultural ments to be met before someone ics of eating disorders, body image leave yourself open and available Campus Center. Affairs, Downer Feminist Council is allowed to donate blood. One of and the healing power of perform- as a supportive listener,“ Hussa Erin Buenzli, director of well- and V-Day. the most important of the “gen- ing arts. Finally, she is also a yoga advised the audience. ness and recreation and the faculty Hussa never intended to be eral guidelines,” as Buenzli put it, teacher who works with patients Hussa also stressed the dan- advisor for WelLU, commented on a nationally-known advocate for is that a donor must be at least 17 in recovery from eating disorders. ger of the disordered eating trend, the importance of participation the prevention of and education years old, or 16 with parental con- Hussa recently published her such as occasionally skipping a in the drive due to the unceas- about eating disorders, but when sent in Wisconsin. The donor must first book, “Healthy Selfitude,” meal or dieting, a gateway into an ing demand for blood transfusions seven of her closest friends in the also weigh at least 110 pounds. which incorporates exercises that eating disorder. “How do we know everywhere. “The need for blood professional theatre business were In preparation for blood dona- teach self-acceptance through per- when are we tipping the needle to donations never ends,” she said. diagnosed, she knew she had to tion, there are also tips to keep in forming arts and yoga techniques. the other side?” asked Hussa. “Patients need blood transfusions something. mind. A donor should be sure to The book was on sale at the pre- Panhellenic Council president 24 hours of the day, 365 days of The half-hour-long documenta- drink at least 8-10 glasses of water sentation, with free book signings and junior Beth Larsen comment- the year.” ry consisted of multiple interviews in the days before the donation by Hussa. ed, “Lawrentians should be educat- As Buenzli pointed out, human with trained eating disorder pro- and should avoid caffeine. “We are living in a culture ed about eating disorders because blood has no substitute. Because fessionals and recovered patients, In addition, they should eat obsessed with diet and exercise,” these topics are not frequently of this, those in need of human while also providing excerpts from hearty, low-fat meals with pro- said Hussa, “which has resulted in discussed and there is still a lot of blood are completely dependent the musical produced by Hussa, tein and carbohydrates, get lots of a sharp increase in eating disor- confusion and stigma surrounding on the donations of others. “Our “nor.mal: the musical,” with the sleep the night before the dona- ders over the past decade.” these issues.” blood supply is a result of healthy, protagonist being a young woman tion and wear a sleeveless shirt, or Hussa continued to shock her Freshman Amalya Lewin-Larin caring citizens voluntarily donat- trying to deal with her eating dis- one with sleeves that are easily to audience with surprisingly high revealed that the pressure she ing blood to be used by anyone order. The musical has been per- roll up. Finally, it is necessary to statistics. Twenty-five million feels everyday to be a certain size who needs it.” formed at schools, theatres, psy- bring photo identification, such as Americans are currently struggling “comes from society,” and that she Moreover, the blood is needed chiatric hospitals, schools, medi- a driver's license. with eating disorders. Of those 25 was “surprised to find out that locally. The blood donated May 3 cal conferences and art festivals Sophomore Erin Harris, a mem- million, 7 million are male. Also, crash diets and thinking about will remain in the area to help com- across America. ber of the Wellness Committee, at least one fourth of all United one’s weight all the time [can be] munity hospitals. The Community “Sometimes people overlook discussed what those donating States teenage girls are suffering considered to be non-specified eat- Blood Center alone supplies blood the arts as a venue that is not blood should expect. After receiv- from self-injury, eating disorders, ing disorders, and that many peo- to 18 hospitals in Wisconsin and appropriate for something as seri- ing a mini-physical that includes significant depression or serious ple have them.” Michigan. Therefore, as Buenzli ous as an eating disorder, but the taking of blood pressure, body consideration of suicide. said, “When you give blood with I think that she makes it acces- Additionally, Hussa revealed the Community Blood Center, you sible,” Laven continued. “Students that more people die from eating help boost the local blood supply.” See Blood drive on page 11 in middle school who don’t want THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 VARIETY 3

Part Time Admin. Assistant/ Ask a Fifth-Year Course recommendations Bookkeeper Needed that department like the plague. I decided to take Introduction to Computer Sciences once dur- Part Time Administrative Assistant/ ing my junior year. My science gen. ed. requirement was already ful- filled with a biology class the year Bookkeeper needed for a growing before. I had no previous program- ming history to speak of and no company. Duties include general office real desire to get into the software building field. This was reason work, accounts payable, enough for me to take the class. It started off easy enough, assigning values to variables account receivable, union payroll, union and creating sets and loops, but Jacob Horn as the class progressed I found reporting & other special projects as Columnist myself struggling with the most ______basic assignments. The final was needed. Flexible hours with potential to to build a program that simulated Dear Jacob, a tic-tac-toe game. Needless to say, I’m registering for classes for I didn’t come close to accomplish- become full time.Industry knowledge next year, and I have some open- ing this task.I considered it a vic- ings. Do you have any recommen- tory whenever my computer yelled a big plus. Must have knowledge of dations? at me less each time I screwed up Signed, the code. computers,bookkeeping, MS Excel and Classless Clown This shouldn’t deter you from taking a challenging class in the Well, Classless, I don’t have hopes that it will provide a learn- Quickbooks. the same worries as you do. I don’t ing experience, but be prepared to even know what’s being offered leave a learning experience without If you are Interested and You Need next year. learning a thing. I definitely don’t encourage you Another class that I didn’t More Information. to take a class that you’ll consider need to take that I took anyway a “blow-off” class. If you have that was Warfare in Classical Antiquity. kind of money to throw around on It was a wonderful examination Contact Dan Frank Email: classes that you neither need nor of the creation of basic mili- have any interest in taking, I rec- tary strategies that are still used [email protected] ommend that you waste that cash today — attacking from the higher on other ventures. Like giving me ground, pincer movements, etc. money to take useless classes. — and touched on the history of Obviously, I recommend the ancient Greeks who practiced knocking your gen eds out as early these techniques. as possible to make room for what- The only negative aspect was GLOW, Amnesty International remarked, “It was a very empow- ever else you want or need to take that I enrolled after the movie TBTN and Magpie Thrift Store. ering experience. I felt strong, later on. Otherwise, you’ll end up “300” was released, so after every Also present were organiza- invincible.” like that fifth-year student whose battle was described, someone continued from page 1 tions from the community such Cuozzo believed that the only required classes his last year would always pipe up with “I that was safe and comfortable. as Harbor House, a local wom- effects of the march were last- involve the Spanish sequence to remember that!” They knew that the people who en’s shelter, and Voices of Men, ing. She stated, “Perhaps one fulfill his foreign language require- Really, you should take any- were listening really cared.” a group that advocates for the onlooker was affected by our ment. I have no idea to whom I thing and everything that you can Preceding the march, a stu- responsibility of men’s actions march out of the many that saw could possibly be referring. while you’re at Lawrence. There dent organization fair consist- to help reduce rape culture. us walking, but that one per- If you have all of your gen. eds. are not going to be many opportu- ing of different campus and Attendees held the common son is a valuable step towards a and required classes taken care of, nities for you to study post-Sovi- Appleton organizations showed belief that by raising awareness, worldwide goal of freedom from I highly recommend taking a class et Union literature or nutritional their support for raising aware- the march contributed to end- sexual oppression.” outside of your comfort zone. anthropology. You’re supposed to ness of sexual assault and rape. ing the issues of sexual assault Hate science? Take Introduction to be learning something while you’re Among them were the following and rape. Physics just to test yourself. here. Better make use of your time. Lawrence student groups: V-day, Freshman Alexis Cuozzo Don’t like economics? Find If you’re looking for a lecture an interesting intro class like on how to spend your own time Entrepreneurship in the Arts and and money, email me the appro- Society. Confused by philosophy? priate subject at jacob.e.horn@law- Well, so am I. That’s why I avoided rence.edu. Events Calendar with Inanna Craig-Morse Friday Apr. 27 Saturday Apr. 28 Monday Apr. 30 Tuesday May 1 Wednesday May 2 Thursday May 3 Friday May 4

6pm: 3pm-6pm: 5pm: Special Event: Asia-A Special Event: Afro- Special Event: Dinner Kick Off Event Carribean Fundraiser/ at Diversity Center— (Diversity Center) Reggae Band (Esch) Make your Own Roll (Diversity Center) 8pm: Music: Lawrence Chamber HAPPY READING 9pm: 9pm: Players concert 9pm: PERIOD Music: Bloco Maximo Music: Saturday (Harper) Special Event: 9:30pm: samba showcase Night Late: Live Band Telenovela Tuesdays Concert: LU Heavy (Shattuck) Karaoke (Hurvis) (WCC Runkel Rooms) Metal Ensemble (Chapel)

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012

The Secret Lives of our Profs: Karin S. Kopischke, costume shop supervisor and lecturer

Elizabeth Vaughan jobs. I started thinking in a dif- Staff Writer ferent way. Oftentimes, I would ______work with interns — I real- Tell me about your back- ly enjoyed the energy of the ground. Where did you grow students I taught. I worked at up and where did you go to DePaul for a number of years. school? I also taught at Northwestern; I was born in the Milwaukee when I moved to Milwaukee, I area, and then moved to Eagle, taught at Carroll University for Wisc. I went to a small high a year. It was all as adjunct fac- school and am a Lawrence alum- ulty. I wasn’t ready to give up nus. I had a double [degree] free-lance designing. — studio art and piano perfor- What was it like to start mance. I figured when I got out up a new costume design pro- of school, I would choose one gram at Lawrence? of those two areas. What I real- It was very exciting to start ized when I got out of school a new program from scratch. I — I worked as a curator at the had a general idea how the cur- Milwaukee Art Institute — was riculum worked. I had a general that I did not like being in an idea how Lawrence did things. all-art-related field, just visual It was exciting to come in and arts. figure out what would work The next year I did musi- best for Lawrence and for me, cal direction in theater. I didn’t and for the students. I have really like just doing the music to say, for the 14 years that it end of it. I realized that theater was student-run, the students incorporated everything, and I did a great job of organizing had done costume design out- things. The shop was well sup- side of Lawrence. I could use my plied and the students had risen art and theater, I loved the his- to that level to get the shop at a place where shows could be cos- tory of costume design. I start- Photo by Nhi Nguyen ed doing that more specifically tumed. The program just start- We eventually figured out that We did an adaptation of a different way. When doing a when I moved out to the West ed this fall. in order to facilitate costume Slaughterhouse Five. On open- period show, I try to find some- coast to live in San Francisco Have there ever been changes, Al had worn all five ing night I had dinner with Kurt thing a contemporary audience with my husband. He was get- “wardrobe malfunctions” or of his costumes on at the same Vonnegut. He was going to see might relate to. It’s nice to find ting a master’s at American anything unexpected that time! how I interpreted his novel. I something in vogue/street fash- Conservatory of Theater. I start- happened with your costume What was it like to work asked him about a crazy char- ion, try to infuse that fashion ed working in the costume shop designing? What are the great- on the set of a movie? With acter that was in the prisoners into period costumes. When I as a design assistant. est challenges in being a cos- whom do you interact when of war camp that dressed like a do a contemporary show, I try What drew you to teach- tume designer? you are a residential costume superhero. He wrote about it in to put period influences into it, ing? Dress rehearsal story: I was designer? his novel in great detail: a blue so my characters are not one- I worked at American doing a show that took place It’s pretty exciting. It ends leotard with a big letter, cape, dimensional. Conservatory of Theater for a from 1950-1978, in which all of up being your whole life. Your cowboy hat. Where had he got- What do you do in your few years as a resident design- the actors get older as the play job is basically looking for your ten the image? free time? er. After that, I lived in Chicago goes on, and must wear cloth- next job. You’re constantly “I have no recollection of I like to research differ- and only freelanced. I knew the ing according to the decade in interviewing and showing your ever writing that.” ent periods in history. I go to head of the costume design pro- which the scene took place. One portfolio and making contacts. It was shocking that he thrift stores/vintage stores/ gram at DePaul. She thought actor was an older actor and When you make the job, you didn’t quite know what to think junk stores. It seems like an odd that I might enjoy teaching a was afraid of the quick changes. immerse yourself in research of it. thing to do, but I love to look at class there, and so she had me He started panicking and disap- and rendering costumes. Spend From where do you get things from the past, specifical- teach her senior costume design peared for a while. a lot of time at that theater. your inspiration? What cos- ly clothing. I love to see theater. majors as a work-in profession- My dresser said, “I can’t Living outside of a suitcase — tume designers do you look I have two children, a daugh- al. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I find Al.” I’m looking for him very exciting. Lawrence was up to? Why? ter and a son. Right now, I’m found that it was very fun to and can’t find him. We started a great foundation, but I’ve No specific designers. It’s exploring classic movies with teach the students but I learned the dress rehearsal. When he learned so much about histo- trite, but I like to look at fash- my daughter. My son is inter- just as much from them as they made his entrance on stage, he ry, psychology and anthropol- ion magazines. Quite often their ested in becoming a magician. did from me. looked 20 pounds heavier than ogy from the research I’ve had photo shoots will be very imagi- It inspired me a lot for my he should. The director said, “Al, you look really strange.” to do. native and make me think in

Afro-Caribbean Expo aims to raise awareness and funds

Tammy Tran Ornella Hills, “The expo has two include booths run by different children in Sierra Leone to afford be playing reggae and dancehall Features Editor goals. First, it serves as an opportu- organizations on campus relating school fees. According to Hills, $50 music from the Caribbean. ______nity for Afro-Caribbean Club mem- to different aspects of African and can send one child to school for a “I think the Expo is of impor- This coming weekend, the Afro- bers to display various aspects of Caribbean culture. The booths will whole year in Sierra Leone. In addi- tance to the Lawrence commu- Caribbean club, Students Working their culture with the Lawrence feature artifacts from Sierra Leone, tion to raising funds for the chil- nity as it will offer the students a Against Hunger Prevention, Black and Appleton Community. This a display of Afro-Caribbean cui- dren, the Expo aims to raise aware- unique opportunity to learn more Organization of Students, SOUP expo is different from partici- sine and traditional clothing from ness about the organization in the about African and Caribbean cul- and Leadership and Mentoring pating in Cabaret and previous different countries in Africa. Some Lawrence and Appleton commu- ture,” shared Hills. “[I think it will Program have partnered with ACC events. It will focus more on booths will also have interactive nities. also] shine light upon some of the the Office of Multicultural important and unique aspects of activities such as face painting and Donation jars will be available common stereotypes associated Affairs to host Lawrence’s first our culture that individuals might Caribbean games. throughout the event for those with these cultures. The expo will Afro-Caribbean Expo. The Afro- not be previously aware of.” Hills Continued Hills, “The sec- willing to make a contribution to also give the Lawrence community Caribbean Expo Fundraiser will is also student programs coordina- ond goal [of the Expo] is to raise Kids Give. In addition, snacks will an opportunity to help those less take place on Sunday, April 29 tor at the Office of Multicultural as much money as possible for be made available in exchange for fortunate and to do so in an excit- from 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Warch Affairs. the charity Kids Give.” Headed donations. All the proceeds from ing and delicious way. We would Campus Center’s Esch-Hurvis During the first portion of the by Professor of Government and the Afro-Caribbean food sampling really like LU students to come room. Attending the event is free event, the Expo will feature a sam- Edwin & Ruth West Professor of and donation jars will go towards out and support this charitable and it will be open to everyone in pling of African and Caribbean Economics and Social Science this charity. event and learn more about our the Appleton and Lawrence com- Cuisine. The meal will cost $3 Claudena Skran, Kids Give serves The Expo will also feature a cultures. ” munity. for Lawrence and $5 for commu- to help provide school supplies Reggae band performance by Irie Said ACC member senior nity members. The expo will also and educational scholarships for Sol from 4-5 p.m. The band will THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 FEATURES 5 Spoken word movement inspires new campus group

Grace Berchem Caleb Stellmach, junior and Staff Writer group organizer, added, “To me, ______it’s something that’s very personal Lawrence’s new spoken word and of course it’s performative too. group had its first meeting last It doesn’t have to be formal poet- Thursday. Twenty people attend- ry or abstract. It’s about you and ed the meeting, and about half what you’re going through when performed pieces. The meeting you’re writing and that changes. was part planning and organiz- It’s very organic. And it’s fun. You ing, but a much larger part was can do whatever you want. There dedicated to an open mic, giving are no rules.” attendees the opportunity to share There are a lot of people on their material. If everything goes as campus interested in spoken word, planned, the Lawrence community but up until now there was not an should expect to hear a lot more organized group devoted to bring- from them as a group. ing these people together. In the Spoken word refers to per- past year, interest has only contin- formed poetry, though it’s defi- ued to grow with open mic nights nitely not the kind of poetry stu- and visiting spoken word artists dents are typically used to reading becoming an increasingly more in class. It is most commonly asso- common occurrence at Lawrence. ciated with slam poetry. Topics Now students will have the oppor- for readings are all over the place tunity to share their interest and and can be anything from per- passion with other students in a sonal experiences like love and collaborative, supportive and close childhood to political and societal knit environment. The hope is that issues like equality, racial tension this new group will encourage even more people to get involved and and homophobia; no topic is off Caleb Stellmach leads spoken word group meeting. limits. It’s also a highly interac- express themselves by providing Photo by Nhi Nguyen tive because so much of its effect them with a new outlet. of spoken word as a medium, so much of it is homework. It’s no prior experience necessary. It’s relies on audience participation For right now, the group’s Schmidt said, “Spoken word is so formal and academic. This is a a very informal environment and and feedback. main focus is getting their name something that touches me in a really nice release to just be able to there’s no pressure to read even Brianna Schmidt, sophomore out there on campus, so they con- way that nothing else can. It’s more talk about anything you want and though sharing is encouraged. and spoken word enthusiast, tinue to grow. They are also hoping than an art — it’s reaching out to it doesn’t have to be a certain way. Anyone who’s interested in explained, “Spoken word perfor- to rally more campus support and people, it’s stating your opinion, You can just express how you’re seeing what this new group is all mances require a lot of practice. interest in the upcoming weeks. As its garnering support for other feeling. It’s really gratifying to get about firsthand should attend a It needs to be in a very specific far as next year goes, there are a issues. It’s entering a whole dif- up in front of a group of people meeting or contact Caleb Stellmach tone and there are certain ways lot of tentative plans in the works ferent world sometimes. It’s find- and tell them that this is how you for more information. Meetings you gesture to emphasize certain including bringing more artists to ing out that someone else feels feel and this is how you see the are every other Thursday at 7:30 things. A lot of it also has to do campus and reaching out more to the same way you do when you world; this is who I am. And even p.m. in the Esch-Hurvis room of with variation in intonation and the Appleton community as well as thought you were the only one. A if they hate it, they’re going to clap the Warch Campus Center. The talking speed. But with that said, potentially hosting an open slam good spoken word artist is some- at the end,” Stellmach added after next meeting will be held May 3. we’ve also had students who fin- contest at Lawrence. Whether or one who makes people feel.” reflecting on his own experience. Everyone should also keep their ish a piece just before coming on not these events actually happen “I think it just gives you an The spoken word group is eyes and ears open for news about stage and that can be really awe- depends in large part on campus outlet for that energy and a lot of open to anyone and everyone who more upcoming open mic nights some too.” interest. those emotions,” said Stellmach. has in interest in writing, reading and other spoken word events. When asked about the power “For me, what we do at Lawrence, or just listening to poetry; there’s A profile on Model United Nations Andre Augustine president Giselle Jones. formally have discussions with For The Lawrentian MUN spends the majority of people that do not have the same ______their meetings preparing for dif- ideas as you. The Model United Nations club ferent conferences all over the Members of MUN have to write is a student-run organization that nation. The members attend these research papers that express a is dedicated to discussing differ- conferences as delegates to dis- country or institution’s view on a ent political ideas and concepts cuss different positions with other particular topic. These papers also that are happening all over the students from around the world. include resolutions, in which they world. This club gives students This year, MUN sent about 15 del- present ideas on how to solve or the chance to learn about different egates to two major conferences in improve these issues. The mem- current global issues and discover Boston at Harvard University and bers also practice formal debates ways to solve these issues from the Chicago. during their meeting and on perspective of various world lead- “The conferences were very retreats at Björklunden to get into ers and organizations. different,” said freshman Adam the mode of articulating their argu- Photo by Mathias Turner “In the Model United Nations, Saptura. “In Harvard, there was a ments effectively. lot more people and it was pretty “It seems really simple. I know we pretty much learn how to be “You have to know what you’re how much you learn and how diverse whereas Chicago had a lot a lot of people think we just get like the UN, figure out what they talking about and you have to smart you really are. People make smaller communities.” The diversi- dressed and travel, but it really do and emulate them through vari- know what you’re doing.” decisions everyday that affect the ty allows students to network with isn’t that easy. You can’t make it ous simulations,” said senior and Although members do not plan lives of millions. And it’s great to people from all over the world and up as you go along,” said Jones. on attending anymore conferences know that you have the ability to during this term, MUN is working make those decisions too.” on many things during the remain- Another major skill that mem- der of the year. bers have gained in MUN is an “We are looking into nomina- improvement in their ability to tions for the board. And we’re publicly discuss a variety of top- pretty anxious about it because ics. MUN helps Lawrence students it’s going to be the first time there get a better idea of what’s hap- are no previous members on the pening in the global community. board. So there’s going to be a lot Members have shown that it is not of training for the new board,” said just about the hard work, but it’s Jones. also about what you want to get Even though MUN requires out of it. hard work and dedication, mem- The topics in MUN include poli- bers of MUN have gained many tics, economics, geography, educa- skills that will benefit them in the tion and many more, so no matter future. One of these skills is a bet- what your interests are or what ter understanding of international your major is, you can still become politics and decision-making. a member. “What really attracted me to it If you have any questions was the opportunity to see what about the Model United Nations I can do in their position,” said club, contact Jones. Members of Model United Nations discuss resolutions. Sophomore MUN member Babajide Photo by Mathias Turner Ademola. “It’s interesting to know THE LAWRENTIAN

6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012

STAFF EDITORIAL IN DEFENSE OF: BJÖRKLUNDEN Stacey Day I’d like to address this issue on Keep challenging campus Columnist both sides; I will criticize the entire ______student body for letting this amaz- ing place go unvisited during their Recently there have been numerous events on campus focusing on mental and sexual Let me start by assuaging your time at Lawrence, and then will health, which The Lawrentian applauds and supports. It is encouraging to see the Lawrence fears: I am not a nature-writer, address the many problems with community engage with difficult and sometimes sensitive issues in an informative and com- and I will not try to be. Even as a student access to Björklunden. passionate way. filthy hippie who loves the writing I have several times encoun- The list of recent events includes: of Aldo Leopold, Edward Abbey, tered seniors who have never vis- • Take Back the Night, sponsored by the Downer Feminist Council Thoreau, Emerson, etc., I can con- ited Björklunden and, to my great • Can I Kiss You?, hosted by the Campus Life Office cede there are few things more try- surprise, seem unfazed by this • SOAR, an event focusing on body image, sponsored by Delta Gamma and Panhel ing than bad nature-writing. fact. I know many people who have • To Write Love On Her Arms organized by sophomore Gina Torcasso That being said, I wish a com- gone entire years, let alone terms, • QPR training coordinated through LU Counseling Services petent writer would undertake to without visiting Björklunden, and However, several of these presentations were under-attended, despite being widely adver- write “A Björklunden Almanac, or by choice. tised on campus. These were all great events dealing with highly relevant issues, but low Life in the North Woods.” See what There is a big party happening attendance detracted from their effectiveness. I did there? that weekend, and you can’t party Despite being at Lawrence, an institution that promotes open-mindedness, we at The Even if such a book were to at Böjrk, you have too much home- Lawrentian suspect that poor attendance at these events was due, in part, to a perceived stig- be written, Björklunden is some- work to do, you don’t have any ma surrounding the topics discussed. Each event listed involves a different set of discomforts thing that needs to be experienced friends that are going. To the first and tensions for the Lawrence student body. Also, such topics can seem overly discussed and to be believed. Björklunden is not — really? To the second — don’t unneeded in an age of talk television and profuse activism. simply about nature, but about we all? Come on. To the third — However, The Lawrentian Editorial Board would like to emphasize that such events are the Lawrence community tempo- you make friends there; that’s half both needed and relevant to the campus community. Although some of the events were rarily redefining its relationship the point. And if you don’t, you under-attended, we encourage all campus offices and organizations to continue educating with nature. can make friends with yourself for the student body on sexual and mental health topics. Without constant exposure to tough It’s about reduced dependence a weekend, something many of us topics, our campus will not develop the comfort needed to address future issues concerning on technology, being present in a , myself included, need to do from mental and sexual health. new way and opening oneself up not only to new landscapes but time to time. to new relationships. For more That dispensed with, even for on this last one, see me rant at one already sold on Björklunden, 6:30 a.m. in the morning in the it can be next to impossible to find Björklunden “This Is Lawrence” a way to get to there on a weekend My townie conversion experience video online. I’m clearly an author- that actually works for you — per- ity, because I’m being interviewed formances, appointments out of town, etc., can obviously also deter Alan Duff Religion doesn’t compromise is applied to nearly anything that’s about it. But then again, from a dif- students. Staff Writer or change. It is what it is, and prominent. Good news doesn’t sell. Student groups have to register ______ferent perspective, Björklunden is that can be hard for some people An even tougher thing to hear far in advance to obtain spots, yet to accept, especially as the Ten is when religion is used for the pur- less about the natural setting and Religion is a funny thing. Ask more about immersive academ- there are some weekends where almost anyone in any part of the Commandments don’t waver with pose of elections. It’s not that I’m Björklunden is less than half full. time. Adding to this is the theo- opposed to hearing about a can- ic experiences, whether geolog- world, and I’m sure they’ll have an ic, lingual or musical. And again, Speaking of which, the process opinion about it. So it wasn’t any logical problem that we can’t all didate’s faith or how many hours by which a group applies to attend know what God wants or thinks. they volunteered with church. I’m Björklunden can simply be about surprise to me when this weekend escape, refuge, decompression and Björklunden is arcane, available I had the pleasure of encountering This can cause certain disagree- referring to political parties bend- to those who search online, but ments because, let’s be honest, ing the purposes of religion to fit spiritual productivity counterbal- two townies eager to spread the ancing the academic monomania why are there so many hoops? word of the Bible and inform my who wouldn’t want God on their their own ends. While the last word in the instruc- side? Telling people how they should of the Lawrence work-week. Jewish friend and me of all that we For clubs and organizations, tions online is admittedly “Relax!”, are missing out on. This can generate a lot of live their life and what is right or there are seven steps prior to media. It seems that recently reli- wrong goes beyond the true mean- Björklunden is about bonding, I didn’t expect to run into this networking and strategizing. For that, the most arduous being get- type of conversation, but when gion has only been used as a buzz- ing of Christianity. It violates some ting approval from Amy Uecke or word, to generate factions or cause of the basic tenants of Christianity: some, I’m sure Björklunden is their tagline was to offer us what mostly about the food. Nancy Truesdale before even sub- at first appeared to be a million a scandal. free will, tolerance and humility. mitting your application. Most people end up with a Jesus didn’t force his disciples to But why bother writing to the dollars, who was I to say no? While student body about our second The difference functionally I question the practice of using skewed view on religion because follow him. The disciples made between a group of friends going religious leaders who prac- their own choice. campus? One would hope that no fake money like fishing bait to talk Lawrence student by Spring Term to Björklunden and any given frat about Christianity, I will admit it tice patience, kindness and love For that reason, anyone who or social organization going to for some reason don’t generate is a practicing Christian should needs to be told about the incredi- worked. ble shore-side trails, the cedar nee- Björklunden is minimal, if crowd Furthermore, they were ear- media attention. But whenever the consider the difference between control is the reason for all these Westboro Baptist Church decides spreading the word of God and dle carpeted forest floors, the gor- nest but polite with their message geous sunrises over the lake that hoops. Student attendance is why even when we had certain theologi- to show up, all the eyes of the trying to force your own religious we spent however many dollars media are upon them. choices upon others. Force should color the Great Room with pinks cal disagreements. That’s some- and reds and bronzes — stopping expanding the lodge in the ‘90s, thing that I truly appreciated as There are no headlines that never be an ideology that any fol- right? Administration, this is read “Dalai Lama Preaches Peace,” lower of Christ should embrace, now, apologies. a practicing Christian, especially Unfortunately, we all know money going to waste! when stereotypically people are “Pastor Gives Speech on Love” but rather persuasion and patience. The absurdly long term dead- or “Rabbi Delivers Speech for Still, what it all hinges on is that many students, even many unable to discuss religion without among the cultured readership lines for applying to visit plus resorting to yelling and using their Understanding.” It’s tough to have faith, and hell, I could be wrong, all these bureaucratic obstacles a set of beliefs on the one hand but I just like to believe I’m of The Lawrentian, have not yet fists. Unfortunately, the discussion availed themselves of an opportu- effectively prohibit the atten- prompted me to think about what and hear the proliferation of so right. As Christopher Moore said, many negatives in the media on “Nobody’s perfect. Well, there was nity of visit Björklunden, or even it means to practice Christianity more heinously, have been denied nowadays. the other. To be fair to the media, that one guy, but we killed him…” See Björklunden on page 7 though, the same sensationalism any chances to visit.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Sometimes evidence isn't enough Letter to the Editor Daniel Perret-Goluboff Ms. Altenburg routinely harass the Staff Writer children by poking fun at their dis- I was quite taken aback by Nathan Lawrence’s conclusion of “Poor working conditions: The price ______abilities. we have to pay for electronics.” The emphasis is mine, although I realize that Lawrence probably didn’t write the headline. It’s a sorry thing, indeed, that They berate Akian — among Lawrence writes: “As hard as we try to make things better, the status quo will mostly remain intact. bureaucratic processes can slow other children — for speaking If we want our electronics, we have no choice but to yield to these conditions.” or deny the process of bringing to himself and make fun of him Yes, and if we want our cotton, we had best yield to slavery. justice to someone who has been when he begins to cry or become In our house, mama says, “Don’t pick your nose.” She doesn’t say, “Don’t pick your nose in the wronged as horribly as Akian distressed. At multiple points in kitchen,” so you can run to your bedroom and pick it until it bleeds. She says, “Don’t pick your nose.” Chaifetz. Akian is a 10-year-old the recordings duration the two In America, we have fought hard for rules that say manufacturers can’t poison the air and pollute boy who attends Horace Mann women can even be heard refer- the water. They can’t hire children. They have to maintain safe working conditions. They have to pay Elementary School in New Jersey. ring to him as a ‘bastard’ and with overtime after 40 hours. Akian, like countless other stu- other profanity. It’s time we tell manufacturers that if the products they’re importing weren’t made in factories that dents in America, suffers from As though these incidents were meet these conditions, then they can’t bring that stuff in here. an autism spectrum disorder that not disturbing enough, the two If I have to pay more for my phone in order to kick a 12-year-old out of an 80-hour-a-week job, then limits his ability to communicate women can also be heard speak- I would consider it a good deal. verbally. He is also, unfortunately, ing about their alcohol abuse and -James Olski ‘84 one of many students in America sex lives in front of their students to have suffered abuse and neg- with astonishing frequency. One ligence at the hands of his class- would imagine that a recording of room teachers. a professional engaging in such Akian’s story begins with an horrifically inappropriate behav- incident report sent by Horace iors would be grounds for immedi- Mann Elementary to his father, ate termination. Keep your prospie entertained, or at least alive Stuart Chaifetz, alleging that Akian Apparently not, at least not had been having violent outbursts at Horace Mann Elementary. The Bob Trettin Number one: Do not allow your on them at all times. in class and had even gone so far teacher’s aide was fired, but Staff Writer prospie to engage in any sort of It would not be a bad idea to ______as to strike his teacher and teach- the classroom teacher remains sexual activity while they are here. invest in one of those human har- er’s aide. This worried Stuart great- employed within the school dis- In case you were wondering, pros- nesses. Safety first! Don’t actually trict — although she has been The last two Sundays and ly, who claimed that these allega- Mondays on the Lawrence calen- pies are actually not here for that do that. Those are terribly degrad- tions were against his son’s nature. moved to another classroom. purpose. This is an acclimatizing ing, but that’s a whole different Stuart Chaifetz, surprisingly, is dar have been Admitted Student Of course, there was a sig- Days. On these days, students who experience for the admitted stu- article. nificant gap in communication not willing to take the slap in the dents, not an opportunity for a Those are the Five Pillars of face of this teacher’s continued have been accepted to Lawrence, between Stuart and Akian that who may or may not have commit- sexcapade, you weirdos. Overnight Hosting, to be ever com- prohibited Stuart from gaining a employment lying down. He has Numbers two and three: Do mitted to your memory. In addi- vowed to continue to attempt legal ted to attending, were welcomed to better sense of what could have our school. They spent a day tour- not give your prospie any form tion to following all of these rules, been causing these issues to arise. action against her and against the of drugs or alcohol. As a sub-pil- it is up to you to make this a school until she is removed from ing the campus and a night being Stuart, then, made a controver- corrupted — I mean, pleasantly lar, if your prospie, for some rea- fun and educational experience for sial decision and sent Akian to the district. son, brought drugs or alcohol with your prospie. Refer back to pillar This kind of incident is dis- and metaphorically embraced—by school wearing a concealed record- current students at Lawrence. them, do not allow them to use or number four: sustain their bodies ing device with the intent of dis- turbing but not entirely unique. consume them. and their minds. Write that down. Cases of teachers bullying special I was lucky, or perhaps covering what it could be in his unlucky, enough to be an over- Why? Mostly because it’s a I must warn you that being classroom environment that was needs students have been arising bad idea. Why is it a bad idea? an overnight host may not be the with an increased frequency as of night host for two prospective stu- causing such drastic changes in his dents — one on each of the past Because your prospie could lose most enjoyable experience for behavior. At the risk of sounding late in America. I will venture the their admittance, and you would you. For instance, one of my pros- risk of cliché once more by stat- two Sundays. These were my first cliché, what he found was nothing two experiences as a host. face serious consequences as well. pies blatantly insulted my intend- short of shocking. ing that if you are not a part of the Also, it’s very much illegal. Moving ed major, shattered a glass soda solution here, you are a part of the The preparatory meeting The recording that Akian before being introduced to my on! bottle on second floor Warch and returned home with that day problem. Number four: Sustain your didn’t like the Packers. There are countless small prospie for that night was, in a revealed hours upon hours of ver- word, entertaining. In two words, prospie. It is your obligation to No matter how irksome your bal and mental abuse from both efforts that we can each put forth feed your prospie and direct them prospie might be, you should not to end this injustice. There is a awkwardly entertaining. his classroom teacher and his The leaders of overnight host- to the nearest source of water— retaliate, or at least not openly. I teacher’s aide. The two women in petition available for e-signature and not the Fox River. Dehydration chose a subtle form of retribution. at Change.org that I encourage all ing have the amusing job of intro- question are allegedly Jodi Sgouros ducing the Five Pillars of Overnight and starvation are serious prob- I pretended to not know how and Kelly Altenburg, who together who read this article to sign. We lems, people; let’s keep these kids to unfold my futon, forcing this cannot stand idly by while unquali- Hosting. In effect, they are the teach a special education class- most obvious rules that one could alive. prospie to have to sleep on only room at Horace Mann Elementary. fied bullies make a mockery of Number five: Do not lose your half of what was possible to sleep educational equality and safety. imagine for what not to do as a In the recording, which Stuart host; however, they need to be prospie. They are known to be very on. Take that! I hope you were only Chaifetz has posted publically on explained because each one of elusive and slippery beings; there- 50 percent as comfortable as you YouTube, should you care to lis- them has, at some point, been fore, it is up to the overnight host could have been! He snored like a ten to it yourself, Ms. Sgouros and broken. to keep an eye on them at all times. strange bear though, so I don’t feel Better yet, keep both of your eyes that bad about it.

teachers requiring a weekend at er or not you actually want stu- but don’t overschedule them. It’s ing experience with lame excuses. Björklunden Björklunden. dents to get to enjoy Björklunden, too magical a place to waste all Really, folks, Björk is too special Even if a student finds their and drop the farce that it is easy- your time indoors! to suffer the under-attendance continued from page 6 way into a trip to Björklunden, peasy-lemon-squeezie to find a Students, seize all the — that it does. dance of students uninvolved the opportunities are sparse and way there for a weekend. admittedly rare — opportuni- with extremely organized extra- dates might not always work out. Professors, bring your classes ties you can to visit, and don’t curricular clubs or without Administration, decide wheth- there to relish in your subject — talk yourself out of a life-alter-

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 Handel’s “Messiah” invigorates a packed Memorial Chapel Anna Buchholz after Easter, helps to recreate the For The Lawrentian scenario in which Handel's audi- ______ence first experienced the piece. The Memorial Chapel was While our ensembles worked to home to a collaboration of the capture the spirit of Handel's pre- Lawrence University Symphony miere, the Conservatory celebrated Orchestra, Viking Chorale, Cantala a premiere of their own as the web- and Concert Choir on Friday, April cast turned into a videocast and 20, when the groups teamed up to welcomed audiences from around perform George Frideric Handel's the world into our Chapel. well-known work, “Messiah.” Though the work was origi- Under the direction of Assistant nally performed with a reduced Professor of Music Stephen Sieck, orchestra and a smaller num- these ensembles created an exqui- ber of singers, Friday's concert site evening of 18th century music, aimed to involve a large num- spotlighting Lawrence musicians’ ber of musicians. Sieck hoped to attention to detail and a shared make “300 students [sound] like sense of spirit. The audience's view 20 capable artists.” Aside from was overwhelming as the stage the choirs and LSO players, the overflowed with instrumentalists concert showcased fourteen spec- and vocalists, with singers also tacular soloists, each exhibiting a filling up portions of the balcony, mastery of Handel's decidedly less- creating a powerful wall of sound than-simple vocal writing. Sieck when singers and the orchestra also welcomed Lecturer of Music Photo by Will Melnick united. and University Organist Katherine Written in 1741, “Messiah” is Handford to play the harpsichord orchestra. At the conclusion of the of hundreds of voices intertwined performers and listeners alike to a highly celebrated Baroque orato- part, a texture which added to the second section, performers and in the spirit of Handel. be fully immersed in Handel's mas- rio and today is usually associated sense of stylistic authenticity he audience members joined together Moments after the massive terful writing through a piece that with the Christmas holiday. What hoped to convey. in arguably the most well-known ensemble played its final cadence, has survived centuries in musical may be a surprise is that at the The unification of voice and portion of the “Messiah.” As Sieck the audience was on their feet, history. time of the work's composition, instrument was apparent in the conducted the opening notes of applauding and energized by the the piece was actually premiered conversational style of Handel's the “Hallelujah” chorus, the entire spirit of the music. The LSO, Viking 11 days after the Easter holiday. writing, which often features imi- chapel rose to their feet and joined Chorale, Cantala and Concert Lawrence's performance, 12 days tation between soloist and the in, feeling the power and intensity Choir provided an opportunity for Iris Out: The Muppets’ return to the big screen Peter Boyle co-writer. Bret McKenzie, of Flight into the credits. No Muppet ven- reason everyone saw the film, the The carefree contentedness of Staff Writer of the Conchords fame, wrote the ture would be worth watching Muppets are largely subordinated a song like "Moving Right Along" ______film's goofy musical numbers. without such old-fashioned silver in the story to the flesh-and-blood isn't in this film. When they revive Nearly everybody loves the The plot centers around Segel's screen magic, and despite a few stars. Cameos are everywhere, as "Rainbow Connection" as a duet, Muppets. They're expressive and character Gary and his Muppet- modern tweaks, the formula still they tend to be in Muppet affairs, cutting away to a scene backstage, adorable, and manage to main- bodied brother Walter, literal works as nicely as it did nearly 40 but the relentless focus on Gary it feels cheap. The pathos-inducing tain broad appeal with intelligent, "Smalltown" fans of the original years before. and Mary — and Walter's growth power of the Muppets on film, benign humor. Even without films Muppet show. Gary and Walter are The film's strangest facet, then, into full troupe member — evi- one of the most expressive and or a television program, the felt inseparable, even for Gary's long- is its lack of confidence in its own dences a lack of confidence in the vital parts of the film franchise, troupe maintained a presence in time sweetheart Mary (Adams); stars' charms. One of the main plot pull of an all-Muppet film. doesn't grip the viewer as it did in the cultural consciousness into the when the couple plans a 10th anni- points of the movie is the insis- A sense of fun, the most valu- the other films. As a person who new millennium. Best of all, they versary trip to Hollywood, Walter tence of the ABC executive — an able aspect of the original "Muppet cries literally every time the origi- have an endless parade of quirky tags along to see the Muppet all-business Rashida Jones — on a Movie," has also transformed into nal "Rainbow Connection" scene ensemble characters, led by the Studios. His curiosity leads him to celebrity guest host for the Muppet a gag-based focus. Frank Oz, the plays, I was truly disappointed in ever-earnest Kermit. witness the machinations of Tex reunion, scoffing at Kermit's sug- revered former Muppeteer, com- the lack of sincere moments this So when the seventh Muppet Richman (the indomitable Chris gestion that his star power alone plained about the lower-brow time around. movie, simply titled "The Muppets," Cooper), who plans to tear down can carry the telethon. humor, insisting a flatulence joke That said, "The Muppets" is came out last year after a 12-year the famous Muppet Theatre for the Ultimately, the group manag- should be completely out of the worth watching, mostly because hiatus from the theaters, a new oil underneath. To save the the- es to forcibly secure Jack Black, question for the Muppet oeuvre. it gets the characters flexing their generation had the chance to expe- atre, Walter and his brother find thanks to Miss Piggy, and it is his Though he may have been nit- movie muscle for the first time in rience the group at their zaniest. Kermit, who attempts to reunite hilarious discomfort that generates picking, an overwhelming need to many years. Modernizing might Not even their variety-show format the Muppets for a telethon to stop the donations from home viewers. be funny stunts "The Muppets," be tough for a franchise so thor- can pack in the jokes as densely, or Richman. Hilarity, as one might The implication, of course, is not most thoroughly in the songs. oughly rooted in simpler times, the plot as sentimentally, as a fea- expect, ensues. that they find the program itself McKenzie is an accomplished musi- but the disappointments in this ture-length production. The adver- Of course, the film's live-action enjoyable, only its effect on Black. cian and a really funny person, film didn't entirely overshadow the tising was clever and satirical, and puppetry dazzles. Segel and his Unfortunately, it seems that but the songs aren't as enjoyable sentimental value of a new Muppet was able to sell relative star power writing partner Nick Stoller also Disney et al. views the franchise through the characters’ mouths— adventure. Hopefully the forth- in Amy Adams and Jason Segel, a turned in a script with plenty of in the same way; though they are with the notable exception of the coming sequel continues to move laughs, which unfold steadily right the focus of the story and the Oscar-winning "Man or Muppet.” the group in the right direction. Iowa Center for New Music enthusiastically disregards musical convention Lauren Nokes sounds of innovative contempo- ideas regarding radical new possi- theories. “Musica Segreta” for entire program with intensity and Staff Writer rary composers to the Memorial bilities for music. piano quartet by David Gompper admirable skill. I must admit, how- ______Chapel. They played boundary- The ensemble played works — the director of The Center ever, that the music left me feel- breaking music unconcerned with from composers associated with for New Music — is an allusive ing cold and unengaged. I suspect The University of Iowa Center convention; instead, the music the Center for New Music as well work whose “characters” include that many other people not “in for New Music made a stop at reflected the composers’ complex as more widely known compos- Gesualdo, Stravinsky and Boulez. the know” of the musica segreta Lawrence April 21, bringing the ers of modern music. The first Musica segreta is a Renaissance of modern music would feel the piece on the program was “Hiking genre intended for an “informed same. the Cascade Creek Trail” by Zach and limited” audience who are “in Much of today’s new music Zubow, a Ph.D. student in music the know,” singularly capable of requires a deep theoretical under- composition at the University of understanding the style and allu- standing to appreciate, certainly Iowa. The work calls for a single sions of the work. more than ordinary people possess percussionist playing “found, non- Other works included Jeremy and perhaps more than even many resonant” instruments. It evokes Dale Roberts’s “Croquis” for string musicians. However, for those in the journey along a trail in an trio and John Adams’s “Chamber the know that enjoy puzzles of the Alaskan national park with a spare Symphony No. 1.” The complex- sonic variety, I can imagine that and primitive sound. ity and difficulty of the chamber these works have a value quite dif- Zubow’s “Mirage of the symphony lent credence to its ori- ferent from the more relatable and Mountains” was also part of the gins — in a program note, Adams human music of earlier times. night’s program. The composer explains that the work began to based this work on the spectral take shape as he realized that the analysis of the pitches F1 and C1 music of Schoenberg shared many on the contrabass. Other works in traits with the scores of older car- the program were similarly based toons. Photo by Emma Moss upon behind the scenes ideas and The performers executed the THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9

THEARTIST HARRISON SPOTLIGHT KEESHIN

Cameron Carrus Powell, called “In Walked Bud.” to put a recital together know, it Staff Writer The piece that Keeshin is is no easy task. Among some of ______most excited to share with his the challenges for Keeshin have Harrison Keeshin, class of audience is an original tune that been staying focused in prac- 2013, is a double bass perfor- he wrote, entitled “New Market ticing all of the same material mance major with a jazz empha- Square.” Keeshin studied in time and time again, as well as sis, and he will be letting it all Amsterdam during the Fall Term putting rehearsals together with hang out, from his meat-cleav- of this past year, and this tune the busy Lawrentians’ schedules er like classical chops to his is named after a place a half to reckon with. Along with that, tasty bop lines, during his junior of a mile from his apartment this is Keeshin’s first time writ- recital. there. “The song has a strong ing and arranging a tune for a For his classical reper- sense of tension and release,” group. toire, Keeshin will be perform- says Keeshin. “I would go [to In having his own vision ing the third movement of the New Market Square] to blow off for a tune, Keeshin has had Koussevitzky bass concerto, a some steam and just chill out. to advise his fellow musicians very robust and virtuosic selec- The place captures a lot of my on how to approach the piece tion. He will also be playing a memories of Amsterdam: hard to get it to sound just right. series of three duos with fel- times followed by good times.” Sometimes it’s hard to articulate low bassist and partner in crime In writing and arranging exactly what is going on in your Zach Suechting. The dangerous- this tune, Keeshin drew inspi- head. Also, being a bandleader ly dynamic duo has been busy ration from Reid Anderson’s is something that is not inher- preparing selections by compos- album “Vastness of Space.” “The ent in Keeshin’s nature. “I want er Thomas Fredrickson. alto and tenor saxes have a real- to hear what other people want For the jazzy half of the pro- ly cool sound together, and that to say,” Keeshin noted. gram, Keeshin will be playing instrumentation and their har- This has overall been a a transcription of the Ellington mony inspired me,” Keeshin rewarding process for Keeshin. tune, “I’m Beginning to See the reflected. “It’s been a good experience to Light.” The version that the tran- Keeshin was very thought- put this recital together,” he scription is based off of is by the ful about all of the repertoire said. “I would do some things Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet that he decided to include. For differently in the future, but the classical rep, he knew what I don’t have any regrets. I’m Baker. The unusual instrumen- Photo by Mathias Reed tation for this number, which kinds of styles he wanted to happy with everything on the includes baritone saxophone, play. Similarly, in choosing his program.” Athletes, and a jazz trio with Be sure to make Keeshin’s trumpet, bass and drums, will jazz rep, he was looking for a In addition to his junior percussionist Tristan Renfrow recital on April 28 at 11 a.m. in stay the same throughout the very specific kind of sound. The recital, Keeshin has been work- and guitarist J.P. Merz. Keeshin Harper Hall. Keeshin comment- recital. Keeshin has also pre- effect will be a carefully-crafted ing on some other projects wants to try to play as much ed that although it is early for pared a tune by Thelonius Monk and nuanced program. around campus, including Sarah jazz as possible in the upcoming those late night swingers, “There that pays respect to pianist Bud As those of you who have had 2 and the High School Varsity year and beyond. will be bagels.”

Photographer Wing Young Huie’s empowering public art Paul Smirl er. Today, he uses his self-taught yet informal, Huie created an atmo- white man in a wheel chair next Comparing photography to writ- Staff Writer photography skills to unveil the sphere of discussion that invited to a black baby in a stroller comes ing, Huie is not clearly spelling out ______lives of other outsiders, capturing audience members to ask ques- to mind — none of his images are a story, but rather “putting togeth- Wing Young Huie reacts to the diversity of urban life in the tions and engage in dialogue with pre-visualized. Huie instead uses er a suggestion of a sentence.” what he sees. As artist, photogra- Twin Cities, the silenced trials of himself and his photographs. of the camera as an “accidental Furthermore, much of Huie’s pher, documentarian and commu- immigrant workers in California Focused less on the artfulness medium,” continuously snapping fame has stemmed from the role nity member, he is a vital part of and the complexities of being of his pieces and more on the photos of his surroundings rather of the viewer in his work. As an the modern American story. The Asian across America. critical questions they pose, Huie than constructing portraits. photographer who specializes in only one in his family to be born Huie has served as a visiting spoke on his work from a doc- Similarly, Huie goes against the unearthing images rarely seen in outside of China, the University artist at Lawrence for the past umentary perspective. Moreover, norm of photography being a win- the public or art spheres, Huie has of Minnesota school of journal- week and presented his work while many of Huie’s photographs dow to the real world, considering been able to not only document ism grad grew up in Duluth, Minn., Monday, April 23 to an audience in are marked by striking juxtapo- his work to be mirrors which trans- the Wriston Auditorium. Insightful sitions — an image of an elderly form depending on the viewer. where he was frequently an outsid- See Huie on page 11 The art of Winston Churchill comes to the Trout Museum Natalie Schermer Cooper painted many portraits of surrounded by strategically-placed Staff Writer Churchill and, unlike most other titles from his personal library and ______artists, Churchill actually liked his his favorite cigars — a personality work — a fact reinforced by the portrait. The Trout Museum of Art display of sketches and drafts for But the highlight of the show opened its newest exhibition April a portrait by Graham Sutherland, lies in the three paintings by 13, titled “The Art of Sir Winston which Churchill despised so much Churchill himself. So well-known Churchill.” If you’re confused he had destroyed. for his political career, it’s easy about the name, you’re not alone. I Other portrait works include a to forget that Churchill was real- had no idea the famous prime min- few by Churchill’s granddaughter, ly quite the Renaissance man, an ister did anything at all artistic. But Edwina Sandys. Sandys, an artist accomplished writer as well as while the exhibition does feature by trade, provides a unique look an artist. He took up oil painting some of the great man’s works, it at the prime minister through her around age 40 and became quite is much, much more than that. simultaneously personal and pro- devoted, painting over 500 paint- The show is divided into two fessional perspective. Her works ings before his death. For him, art parts, and the first floor is by feature the bright colors typical of was a pastime, a release, a way to far the most captivating. Featuring her art and portray her grandfa- escape his trials and stress. These paintings by, portraits of and ther in a tender light. One depicts duties are visible in the most fas- works related to Churchill, there him seated in the garden immersed cinating of his paintings at the are plenty of things to see. It starts in his favorite activity, painting; show: “The Beach at Walmer.” In it, off with a portrait section, featur- another shows him only in a paint- ing the most famous portrayal of ing within a painting of his study, Churchill by Alfred Egerton Cooper. See Trout on page 11 Photo by Angela Wang THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 Throwers make huge impact at St. Norbert Alex York by over 13 feet, also places him in Staff Writer seventh overall in the conference. ______In the hammer throw, Kerkman Just in case anyone forgot, the grabbed fourth place with his toss sport is called “track and field” for of 144’9”. “The Throwing events a reason. On April 21, the Lawrence were the story of the meet for the University men’s throwing team men,” remarked Fast. “We showed gave us a solid reminder that it’s great improvement.” not just the work that’s done on Freshman standout Kyle the track that makes up the sport. Dockery also added 10 points to Leading the team and scoring 26 the board with his first place finish of the 47 total points at last week- in the 5,000m run. Finishing in a end’s St. Norbert Invitational, the blazing 15:35, Dockery ran almost throwing team made a huge impact a full minute faster this week than Standings on what the entire team’s goals will he did two weeks ago. “He ran a be as they start preparing for the great race and I expect more of School Conf Overall conference meet later this year. the same for this weekend,” stated Baseball In the shot put, freshmen Fast, “He has shown the ability to North Spencer Swick and Nick Craker perform well when under the pres- St. Norbert 6-2 15-10 took third and fourth respectively sure of a big race.” Ripon 5-3 14-12 with their throws of 43’10” and Dockery, who also had a birth- Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke Beloit 7-5 15-16 42’6”. “Those two freshman are day on the day of the meet, had Both Dockery and Stevens have set Bolgrien led the way. Bolgrien's Lawrence 4-4 13-14 really starting to find their niche many things to celebrate. “I got a some pretty high goals for them- time of 1:07.66 in the 400m hur- Carroll 2-10 1 2-16 and it will be exciting to see what lot of extra support during the race selves. Dockery will be attempt- dles currently leads the conference South they do the rest of the season and and afterwards which was nice,” ing to qualify for USATF Junior and was good enough for second Grinnell 4-1 11-13 the rest of their careers,” noted he said. “I also got some help from Nationals in the 10,000m run, and place. Tepper came within an inch Knox 5-2 12-14 Head Coach Jason Fast. Swick’s [senior] Sam [Stevens], who paced Stevens will be attempting to qual- of her season’s best jump and also Illinois College 4-6 20-12 throw put him at seventh overall me for the first two miles of my ify in the 3,000m steeplechase. finished second, jumping 5’1.75”. Monmouth 2-6 10-19 in the conference. Seniors Nick 5k, which really helped me stay on “Although I might not end up run- Sophomore Sam Luebke also had a Kerkman and Stan Jablonski also pace and set the tone for the rest ning at the race in May,” noted big PR in the 100m dash breaking Men’s Tennis placed, snatching sixth and eighth of the race.” Dockery, “to know that I'm able to 14 for the first time in her career North place with throws of 40’7” and Stevens had competed the run times like that will be a major running 13.81. Carroll 2-1 9-5 39’11” respectively. In the discus, night before at the Phil Esten Invite confidence booster for cross coun- This weekend the team will St. Norbert 2-1 5-12 Craker led the way placing fourth at UW-La Crosse. He won the stee- try and track next year.” travel to Illinois for the Benedictine Lawrence 2-1 9-12 with his throw of 132’5” which, in plechase, and his time currently On the women’s side, junior Twilight Invitational on April 27. Ripon 0-3 1-13 addition to being a personal best ranks him 38th in the country. Rose Tepper and freshman Anna South Grinnell 4-0 22-6 Monmouth 3-1 13-10 Lake Forest 2-2 8-9 Vikings defeat St. Norbert, but fall to Carroll Knox 1-3 5-12 Beth Larsen and Jeremy Andereck played an the matches were incredibly close. of pressure falling on the out- Illinois College 0-4 1-11 Staff Writer incredibly close match, but lost The day started off with one win comes of the No. 1 and No. 2 sin- ______7-9 at No. 3 doubles. Caleb Ray and and two losses during the doubles gles competitions. Zlevor battled Softball Cooper Smith were able to pull out competition. Jason Dunn and Max his opponent, taking his matches North The Lawrence University men’s St. Norbert 5-1 10 12-15 tennis team played two confer- a very close 8-6 win at No. 2 dou- Zlevor played a tight match at No. to three sets but fell just short of bles. The performances in the dou- 1 doubles, defeating St. Norbert’s a victory at No. 2 singles (3-6, 6-0, Ripon 4-2 8 16-11 ence matches last weekend against Carroll 3-1 6 16-9 Carroll University and St. Norbert bles competition put a lot of pres- Derek Harrington and Nick Acosta 3-6). Dunn lost his first set 4-6, sure on the singles competition to 8-6. The No. 2 and No. 3 doubles but rallied to take the next two Lawrence 1-5 2 7-18 College. The Vikings came up short Beloit 1-5 2 7-24 against Carroll on Friday, April win at least four of the six singles competitions were also incredibly sets (6-3, 6-4) and seal a Lawrence matches. Smith had a successful close, but Lawrence came up just victory. South 20 and were defeated 2-7 on the Illinois College 5-1 10 9-20 Lawrence courts. The men pulled day, being the only player to win short with two 7-9 losses. The sin- The Vikings now have a sea- both of his matches. Smith also gles competition was excruciating- son record of 5-12 and a record Lake Forest 4-0 8 14-13 themselves together and took a Monmouth 3-1 6 14-13 victory over St. Norbert (5-4) on had the only win for Vikings dur- ly close. Ray, Smith and Sherwood of 2-1 in the Midwest Conference. ing the singles competition, as he took victories for the Vikings dur- They will travel to Madison next Grinnell 0-4 0 2-23 Sunday afternoon. Knox 0-6 0 6-17 The match against Carroll on defeated Carroll University’s Ryne ing the No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 sin- weekend (April 27-29) to com- Friday afternoon had a rough start, Fertitta 6-4, 6-3 at No. 4 singles. gles competitions, respectively. At pete in the Midwest Conference as the Vikings went 1-2 in the dou- The battle against St. Norbert this point, Lawrence only needed Championships at the Nielsen bles competition. Craig Sherwood College was an exciting experi- one more win to seal their victory, Tennis Center. ence for all spectators. Most of so there was an immense amount Beloit College splits four games with LU baseball Jack Canfield and no runner even reached third flashy by any means, manufac- tories the Vikings committed no Staff Writer base. Doares’ pitching perfor- tured the only run of the game in errors compared to the six com- ______mance, followed by another five- the first inning by good old-fash- mitted in the two losses. In order For the average baseball fan, hit shutout thrown by freshmen ioned execution. Outfielder Davide for the Vikings to take their game Lawrence’s 1-0 victory in the first Atley Gay and Phil Clark the next Harris led off the game with a to the next level, the team will of the four-game series against day at Beloit, was sorely needed. double and then was moved over have to execute more consistent Beloit last weekend, April 22, might Lawrence’s 3-32 record last to third by a swinging bunt from defense. not have been the most exciting year was in large part due to pret- hot-hitting Gabe Henriques. With While the team has improved game to watch. However, for the ty terrible pitching. Terrible might one out, Eric Bohling knocked in immensely from last season, the Lawrence players and coaches, it even be an understatement. The Harris with the first of his three Vikings will have to make a big couldn’t have gone much better. team compiled an ERA of 11.18 for hits of the game. Get him on, get move next week against region the season, while the opposition him over, get him in. Even though leader St. Norbert College and Statistics are courtesy of To start, freshman pitcher www.lawrence.edu and www. Drew Doares threw a complete managed to throw an ERA of 3.27 Beloit’s Alex Norman threw a great then Carroll University in order to against Lawrence. As the old adage game as well, Lawrence’s offense secure a playoff spot. If the guys midwestconference.org game shutout while striking out and are current as of goes, pitching wins championships delivered and got the job done. can keep up the stellar pitching four and scattering five hits, the April 25, 2012. first Lawrence pitcher to throw a — and while Lawrence is not yet On top of the good fundamen- and sprinkle in consistent solid shutout in three years. The perfor- in a position to do that, they have tal offense displayed in the first defense, anything can happen. mance was impressive as Doares vastly transformed the team from inning, the Vikings played solid Even if the team comes up short, stayed out of trouble the entire last year. defense all game, highlighted by a this season has been a huge suc- game not allowing more than two In addition to improved pitch- flawless third inning 5-4-3 double cess and also a great building runners on base in a single inning ing, Lawrence’s offense, while not play. In both of the weekend’s vic- block for seasons to come.

writer Jane Austen. He published ited to these publications. In addi- Book Critics Circle in 2010, 2011 Convocation an academic paper, “Jane Austen tion, he writes for The Nation, The and 2012. and the Romantic Poets,” in 2004, American Scholar, The London Deresiewicz’s next book continued from page 1 and last year, he published “A Review of Books, The New Republic “Excellent Sheep: Thinking for at Columbia University, where he Jane Austen Education: How Six and The New York Times. Yourself, Inventing Your Life, and earned his bachelor’s degrees and Novels Taught Me About Love, Furthermore, he has been Other Things the Ivy League Won’t Ph.D. Friendship, and the Things That nominated for the National Teach You” is expected by the Deresiewicz’s work mostly Really Matter.” Magazine Awards in 2008, 2009 year 2014. concentrates on renowned British Deresiewicz’s work is not lim- and 2011 and for The National THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 SPORTS 11 Softball wins one of four John Revis RBIs. Murray went the distance and Athletes of the week Staff Writer picked up her sixth win of the sea- ______son, allowing only three hits and by Amanda Ollerer Playing two crucial conference striking out seven. doubleheaders in a span of four The nightcap gave the Vikings days, the Lawrence softball team the exact same feeling they expe- was swept by the Ripon College rienced against Ripon a few days Stan Jablonski: Track Red Hawks 6-2 and 1-0 on April earlier. Murray turned in another 18, and split a pair of games with fine outing, pitching seven innings From: Pewaukee, Wisc. the Beloit College Buccaneers. The allowing five hits and only one Major: Biology major (Pre-Med) Vikings won the first game 9-1, run. However, she was outdu- but lost the second 1-0 to Beloit on eled by the Beloit pitcher as the 1) Why did you start track? April 21. Lawrence’s season record Vikings only mustered three hits. I started throwing when I was a freshman stands at 7-18 with a 1-5 record in LaChance, Murray and sophomore in high school at Brookfield Academy. My older Midwest Conference play. Alex Chiodo were the Viking play- brother was on the team and thought I would In the first game against Ripon, ers who got hits. Lawrence had make a great addition to the throws crew. I fell the Vikings held a 2-0 lead for their fair share of opportunities in love with it right away. most of the game. Lawrence struck but were unable to cash in, going first in the second inning when 1-for-8 with runners in scoring 2) Before a big meet, what do you do to get sophomores Brielle Bartes and position. The crucial play of the yourself pumped up? Cory Paquette each hit RBI singles. game was when sophomore pinch I generally like to talk to Coach Gabby before That lead would hold until the runner Jessica Robbins tried to I compete. He knows what to say to get me fired sixth inning, when Ripon tied it score on an infield groundball in up and ready to throw far. on a two run homerun and put the the sixth inning to tie up the game game away with four more runs but she was thrown out at home 3) Do you prefer indoor or outdoor track and in the last inning. After the sec- plate by the third basemen. why? ond inning, Lawrence only record- Lawrence was in position in I prefer outdoor track. For indoor, I throw ed two hits and were unable to all three of their losses to win the shot put and weight, but for outdoor I get to distance themselves after the ini- game, either having the lead at one throw shot put, hammer and discus. The ham- tial lead. point or trailing by the slimmest mer is by far the coolest event in track — who In the second game, junior of margins. “Our Ripon games wouldn’t want to throw a 16-pound ball attached Shannon Murray delivered a gem, were disappointing,” commented to a metal wire? Murray. “Mostly because we had pitching a complete game and Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke allowing only five hits and one run. the lead and then lost it. However, 4) What is your favorite part about track and However, she was the hard luck coming back to split with Beloit why? loser as two Red Hawks pitchers was a good step forward to moving I love to compete and throw. There is no other feeling like the adrenaline boost I get when I step into combined to two-hit and shutout on for more wins.” the ring. I also love being with my team. I have met some of my best friends through track. the Vikings. Only three Lawrence The Vikings’ postseason hopes players reached base. Bartes and look bleak, but they are looking to 5) If you could play any other sport besides track for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? freshman Kara Vance were the two finish the season strong regard- The only other sport I would like to play is chess. Chess is an amazing sport that is both challenging Lawrence players who recorded less of their position in the stand- mentally and physically for all who play. hits. ings. “They were tough losses but Against Beloit, the Vikings we battled hard. It’s not going finally put an offensive attack to derail us from giving our best together scoring nine runs on eight effort to end our season strong. hits. Sophomore Mary Diduch and As of right now, conference is any- Gabe Henriques: Baseball freshman Coley LaChance each one’s game,” added Chiodo. had two hits for Lawrence. Junior Cathy Kaye led the team with two From: Chicago, Ill. Major: Government

as he poses questions to every- 1) Why did you start playing base- Huie day people and allows them to ball? respond on small chalkboards. I started playing baseball because continued from page 9 Huie photographs the person I liked the tee and bat my dad got me minority groups, but addition- and their reply, letting the sub- when I was three, so he signed me up ally engage them in the viewing ject of his piece contribute to when I was four. process. a greater conversation in their Exemplary of this idea community. 2) How does it feel to be the Midwest was Huie’s series “Frogtown: Engaging on multiple lev- Conference player of the week? Photographs and Conversations els, Huie’s work brings seem- It feels great to be able to earn the in An Urban Neighborhood,” ingly opposite people together, honor of MWC player of the week, but for which he created an out- creating an expansive dialogue I don’t want to pay too much atten- door installation in the same that reaches from art gallery to tion to it. I don’t want to start trying St. Paul neighborhood which sketchy food store, the corner too hard and change what has been he had been photographing coffee shop to upscale shop- working for me. for two years. Consequently, ping district. Yet, in the end, a diverse population, often one chalked response at a bus 3) If you could play catch with any removed from popular media, stop on 38th and Chicago in professional baseball player, who was able to celebrate their com- South Minneapolis explains would it be and why? munity by observing scenes Huie’s work better than any- I would go back to 1970 and play from their own lives. thing else: Equality for the catch with Roberto Clemente. Favorite Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke Huie’s ongoing “We are the Undocumented. athlete ever. If I had to pick a living or Other” series has additionally active one though, I would toss with Mark Buehrle of the Miami Marlins. given a voice to the silenced, 4) What is your favorite part of the game, and why? nice balance and continues the My favorite part of the game is the team I play for every year. Those guys are family for an entire Trout theme of art as an escape and season, or four, and they’re going to be there for you whether the team is winning or losing. release. continued from page 9 Overall, the show is a fasci- 5) If you could play any other sport besides baseball for the rest of your life, what would it be and a black cannon dominates the nating blend of art and history, why? right side of the painting while one that works perfectly so that I love hockey. I would love to try that out, but I would have to get good at skating first. bathers frolic on the beach on each aspect enhances the other. the left — Churchill, the can- It’s like a great art show with an non, stands guard while Britain extra dose of history lesson, so plays. you can appreciate and learn at If you manage to tear the same time. yourself away from the first So, what are you waiting donors will be given something representatives that will be avail- floor, the Trout’s second floor for? Take a break and walk Blood Drive to eat, and during the subse- able at the blood drive. For quick expands on the theme of pas- the couple blocks down College quent two days they will be information, the Community time painting and features Ave. The exhibition will be open continued from page 2 encouraged to drink lots of flu- Blood Center’s website. works by Fox Valley veterans until July 29. Admission is $6 temperature, hemoglobin count ids and engage only in low- of WWII and the Korean War. for adults, $4 students and the and pulse, donors will be per- intensity physical activity. While not quite as intriguing as show is worth every penny. mitted to relax, listen to music For more questions on the the history-laden works below, and talk to other donors. upcoming blood donation, stu- the second floor provides a Immediately afterwards, dents can speak with any of the THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 The Lawrentian Editor-in-Chief: What’s on your iPod? Jamie Cartwright Business Manager Tony Darling

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Managing Editor: 1. Ólafur Arnalds — “Ljósið” amazing Icelandic artist who’s hip music Matisyahu makes. 8. Melody Gardot — “Baby I’m a Katherine Dannecker I stumbled across this Icelandic worth giving a try. She has an unfa- Fool” artist sometime in the fall, and I miliar folk sound that I find really 6. Jamie Cullum — “Umbrella” If you like classic jazz sing- News Editor: was struck by Arnalds’ musical intriguing to listen to. This track is (cover) ers, you’ll like her. She’s got some- Fanny Lau landscape. After listening to some- rather obscure, from a compilation I’ve had a thing for good cov- thing going on. It’s not the deepest Associate News Editor: thing this beautiful and peaceful, I album titled “Vertical Integration,” ers of this song, and this is one of of current jazz, but it’s certainly Marie Jeruc was surprised to find out he was a but it’s worth finding on YouTube. them. Cullum makes great music worth listening to. If you check drummer for several heavy metal Once I start listening to this track, and beats, and I love how he loos- out her history, you’ll even better Opinions & Editorials Editor: bands. If you like this, explore I have to hear it to the end. ens the foundations of originals appreciate her art. Kaye Herranen his other work for more contem- to make something that’s unique porary, neo-classical, rhythmical 4. Dawes — “My Way Back Home” but true to the meaning. Anyone 9. Gary Clark Jr. — “Bright Lights” Features Editor: music. I love this Americana-style who can seamlessly incorporate This makes you want to drive Tammy Tran band. They have an honest, tearing “Singing in the Rain” into Rihanna fast or move in slow motion. Arts & Entertainment Editor: 2. Bernhoft — “C’mon Talk” sound that is hard not to enjoy. I is worth finding and listening to. Probably the darkest song on this Justin Jones I don’t know how I didn’t hear saw them live at a small show in It’s not on an official album, but list, I like it for the hard guitar, of Bernhoft before a few weeks ago. Milwaukee last year, and I am glad you can find it on live recordings. slow beat and great solos. Also, Sports Editor: He has tight beats, great vocals and I did. Dawes writes simple music whoever engineered this song Cassie Burke solid lyrics, three things that keep that has profound surprises. 7. AWOLNATION — “Sail” made some subtle beauty. me listening. His loop-pedal skills I know a lot of people know Layout Editor: are poetic, and his music is just 5. Matisyahu — “Sunshine” this one, but for those who don’t 10. Tom Waits — “Burma Shave” Megan Farrer plain cool. He’s got a good voice He has skills. Anyone with a know it, you need to listen. I spent If you don’t know who he is, and knows how to use it. Check beard like his has got to have about two weeks shuffling back you need to. Tom Waits is one of Associate Layout Editor: Emily Zawacki out the live videos, and his 2011 skills. If you want uplifting, deep to this song daily, because I liked the strangest, genre-bending art- album Solidarity Break for a great music that is something between the mood and intensity. Something ists I know. He spins words like Photo Editor: taste of soulful, catchy sounds. reggae and hip-hop, listen to him. between angry and plain reckless, webs. Waits’ songs are often as Minh Nguyen I love the lines to “Peter Pan” and this track has bass that will rock deep as his voice. This is the first 3. Ólöf Arnalds — “Ég Umvef “Soldiering On.” Although it’s not you, and a mix of screaming/float- one I ever heard by him, and I still Associate Photo Editor: Hjarta Mitt” released on an album, it is on some ing vocals that are emotionally jar- get stuck on the line about root Will Melnick Not to be confused with her live recordings. His beat boxing ring and just plain tight. I like to beer. cousin Ólafur, Ólöf is another adds just another element to the visualize this song in slow motion. Copy Editor: Taylor Maccoux

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