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VOLUME XXXI • NUMBER8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2006 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE, NEW LONDON, CT Noab Feldman Discusses International Law At Conn B'(GOZDE ERDENIZ considered to be a "lawyerly" way, because they want to share with me t> walking about the room as he spoke what they have to say, so that's the Associate News Editor with striking confidence and mak- first obligation. In terms of the ing eye contact with everyone. broader public, I think that my The Ernst Common Room in Posing fundamental questions responsibility is not to anyone indi- Blaustein Humanities Center, typi- from the beginning, he asked, "Can vidual, but it is rather, to make argu- cally used for hosting lectures, had there be law that is not connected to ments that are correct and to make one of the busiest days in its history any political body? Can law reach them in the r:nost convincing but on November 6th, when Middle across borders and cover every also modest way that I can, East politics and international law place on Earth?" acknowledging that I might not be expert Noah Feldman gave his His discussion of these ques- always right but trying to explain much-anticipated lecture, Dr. tions was significantly philosophi- why I think what I think. Feldman's address was entitled cal, with frequent references to John "Citizens of the World in the Era of Locke and Immanuel Kant. He gave C.Y. : In the age of Guantanamo, Guantanamo: Can Law Reach examples from contemporary poli- at a point when there are claims of a Across Borders?" and attracted over tics, focusing especially on the ethi- cruel U.S. hegemony and a rising two hundred members of the cam- cal and legal issues surrounding the Anti-American sentiment, what is pus community who filled the room detainment camp in Guantanamo. your advice to American college to its capacity. While many among the audience students? What do they owe to the Feldman briefly served as senior found the lecture fascinating, there world as global citizens? advisor on constitutional law to the were certainly those who were less Coalition Provisional Authority in than satisfied. While most people N.F. :Two things: First, in their Iraq. Specializing in the prospects appreciated Dr. Feldman's clear and own studies, students should make for democracy in the Middle East to the point explanation of compli- every effort to understand the way and the relation between religion, cated ideas, some remained con- the rest of the world thinks and to law and politics, he is the author of vinced that things were more corn- learn how the rest of the world sees What We Owe Iraq: War and the plex than he made them sound. the U.S. today. Many college stu- Ethics of Nation Building, After "Though Mr. Feldman was an dents have the chance to study Jihad: America and the Struggle for incredible public speaker, I often abroad and there are more interna- Islamic Democracy and Divided By felt I was being talked down to- tional students in the U.s. than ever. God: America's Church-State probably as a result of his over-sim- They should take advantage of the Problem - and What We Should Do plification of matters," English opportunities to see the U.S. as oth- About It. He received his A.B. major Grace Kendall '07 noted. Listeners packed Ernst Common Room on November 6th to hear Middle East politics and international law expert Noah Feldman lecture (web). ers see us. summa cum laude from Harvard In his address, Feldman upheld to bring justice to all," said Andrew as the compatibility of Islam and What do you owe the public? University. Selected as a Rhodes the idea of global. citizenship and Carten'08. "Where I would disagree democracy. After the forum, he Second; in the future, they Scholar, he earned a doctorate in natural law of benevolence, arguing is in his belief that a natural law, kindly answered a few questions for Noah Feldman: Well, I definite- should try to frame the foreign poli- Islamic Thought from Oxford that law should cover every place on applicable to all humans, can reign •The College Voice. ly think that my first responsibility cy of the U.S in a way that stands University and his J.D. from Yale earth and should be at the disposal over the law held within states." is to my students because that's an for what we 'believe in while simul- Law School, after which he served of anyone regardless of citizenship. Later in the evening, Dr. The College Voice: Where do identifiable group of people with taneously forging bonds with the as a law clerk to Justice David H. "I found Noah Feldman's talk to Feldman answered many diverse you think you stand as a university whom I engage in a constant ongo- Souter of the U.S. Supreme Court. be an interesting philosophical questions from faculty and students professor as far as your duties as a ing conversation with. They come to SEE Feldman Feldman delivered his speech in dialectic on whether law can actual- who were eager to learn more about public intellectual are concerned? class presumably because they want what many among the audience ly transcend arbitrary state borders his ideas on the war in Iraq as well How do you balance the two roles? to learn what I have to say and Continued on page six Arang Keshavarzian, Political Scholar, Voice Interview With Blackalicious Joins Connecticut. College Faculty __ An Exclusive Conversation With Producer /DJ Chief Xcel BY LUCY INGRAM BY PAUL DRYDEN Staff Writer you are constantly learning and expanding your knowledge. Associate A&EEditor In July, Arang Keshavarzian PO: So what do you do to keep became the newest member of the Critically-acclaimed and learning? Government Department at Oakland-based hip hop group CX: I'm always checking out Connecticut College. A political Blackalicious will be performing new and old music. Exploring scholar whose work specializes in Conn's first Fall Concert in three groups that I never paid close atten- comparative politics, political and years this Thursday, November 16 in tion to but should have. The list just economic development and the poli- Palmer Auditorium.l spoke with the goes on and on. Right now, I'm real- tics of the Middle East, group's OJ/Producer Chief Xcel ly into a lot of Tribe [Called Quest] Keshavarzian previously taught (Xavier Mosley) in preparation for and psych[adelic] stuff. political science at Concordia the show. PO: What is your typical creative University in Montreal, Canada. Paul Dryden: You guys met in process in making a track with the Keshavarzian completed ni.s under- high school almost 20 years ago. Did [Blackalicious lyricist] Gift of Gab? graduate work at Washington you have any idea you had a special CX: We usually first start with University, and went on to earn a creative connection at that point? what we call the "skeleton," which is masters degree from the University Chief Xcel: We were both just a rough rhythm track, and then he'll of Washington and his doctorate really passionate about music, just as start building concepts around it. from Princeton University. much as we are right now. At that Then I'll start producing the music Size, location, and reputation all age, I was really young and it was around that. That's how it works attracted Keshavarzian to just all about the music. We were 90% of the time. Connecticut College. Coming from never looking into any crystal ball. PO: So are you two working on a large university, Keshavarzian But we feel blessed that we've had new music together right now? appreciates the small class sizes that the career that we've had and we are CX: We are actually both work- distinguish Conn from other still doing what we love. ing on other projects right now. He is schools. PD: How have you managed to working on a follow-up to his first "As a professor," said keep things fresh over all that time solo album, which will be out in the Keshavarzian, "I prefer the small, between the two of you? New Year. In addition, he and Lateef seminar-style classes that allow for CX: The key is staying humble. have a group called The Underdogs. in-depth discussion of material and Knowing that you do not know I'm in the studio - we just finished a are a forte of schools like everything. You have to take a stu- new Lifesavas album two weeks Connecticut College." dent's mentality. In music and art, ago. I am also working on a bunch of Conn's Northeast location was Government Department member Arang Keshavarzian lVasattracted to Conn because of the "seminar-style" class size (web). different other projects. But after we another factor influencing finish our individual projects, we'll Keshavarzian's move. While he is of thoughtful, critical questions as part that." decades. In his forthcoming book, start working on new Blackalicious Iranian heritage, Keshavarzian grew of the learning process. This goal is especially evident in Bazaar and State in Iran: the Politics ideas. up and went to school on the East "I believe in the project of think- his courses on the Middle East, in of the Tehran Marketplace, Turn to Page 7 for PO: The group has spent time on Coast, and was eager to return to this ing analytically, critically, compara- which he wants students to "think Keshavarzian analyzes the organiza- details. a major label with MCA in the past area of the United States. tively, and empirically," said and read about the Middle East as tion of the Tehran bazaar and state- but now you're on an indie with Several of Keshavarzian's Keshavarzian. In his classes, something other than a strange, bazaar relations, and, in the course Anti-. Why did you make that deci- friends graduated from Conn in the Keshavarzian will often assign two exotic world. I want students," said of his analysis, engages with various You Could Win $100 by sion? How has it gone? early nineties; he credits their posi- articles that, while written from Keshavarzian, "to think about the theories of social movement and submitting black and CX: We're actually on our owfl label, Quannum Projects. We1ve had tive experiences while here, along remarkably different vantage points, Middle East comparatively." revolution. white photos to The Voice. with Conn's general reputation, as arrive at the same conclusions on the Keshavarzian's most current "The objective of the book," said it since the beginning. We jUS[ further influencing his decision. given issue. "My goal is to challenge research examines the significance SEE Faculty SEE BiackallcloU8 As an educator, Keshavarzian students to think comparatively and of Iran's political and economic Email entries to: encourages his students to formulate critically, to think why this, not development across the last four Continued on page six [email protected] CoJJtilJUed on page Iive NEWS SPORTS A&E

Dasha Lavrennikovasked Conn com- Checkout pages 8 and 9 to find out Borat. Turn to pages 4 and 5 to see munitymembersif-andto what extent-they how volleyballdid at NESCACs,andvisit what we think about him and read about keep up with national and international page to to see a photo compilationof sev- the recently-releasedfilm "Running Wiil, news.'fum to page 6 to findout. eral fallseason teams. Scissors." 2 • NOVEMBER 10, 2006 • THE COLLEGE VOICE 1 = EDITORIAL&QPINION Conn Students Flex Political Muscles

On Tuesday, November 7, tight congressional elections were held across this great land. rew were narrower than the hotly contested race in Connecticut's second district, home to Connecticut College. With 100% of precincts reporting but an official result still pending, Democrat Joe Courtney leads Republican Rob Simmons by only 167 votes. Hundreds of Conn students hit the local polling stations to commit the most basic political act; they voted. Though countless other students voted in their home state elections through absentee ballots, an act no less commendable, the Conn impact on the second district election was astounding and deserves recognition. . With negotiations between Conn and the town of New London regarding Dayton arena drawing to a close, President Higdon has announced a new era of relations with the town. Perhaps the greatest benchmark of change may have been student participation in the election. By flipping a series of switches and pulling a lever, our community made two important state- ments. First, a vote is a proclamation of caring and responsibility. By casting their lot in a tight election, students announced that they care for the well being of the district. Second, a vote indicates a sense of belonging. A vote cast in New London is a powerful statement. Students said, "I live here," not in a proverbial bubble, on top of a hill, outside of town. Whether the Conn vote swung the second district election is indeterminable and irrelevant. More important and easily determined is the weight that our campus had in a near-tie of an election. The two way street between our campus and New London is often awkward and sel- dom traveled. On Tuesday, however, the link was outstanding. The student body-especially those who organized trips to polling stations and encouraged participation-deserves a big pat on the back. In the sometimes apolitical, insular college world, our students answered the call of democracy. POLICIES

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To the Editors of the College Voice: message - from one group of peers to another - that noxious behavior should not and will not be I found the opinion piece "Why Sissies Ruin tolerated. Halloween" by Alex Frecon misguided and mildly To characterize SGA as a group of "puppets" is offensive. a burlesqued caricature for a group of student lead- [email protected] To be very clear, the nature and scope of the ers that has spent hundreds of hours this semester Student Government Association's (SGA) recent serving the student body. response to certain negative elements of the social While entitled to his opinion, the fact that the culture here at Connecticut College was, and con- article's author received this awareness campaign tinues to be, something very different from what and message as "meaningless threats and time the article's author seems to think. outs" reveals a flippant misunderstanding of SGA's The strong response of SGA was (a) aimed at purpose, aims, and goals. making the college. community more aware of some of the troubling occurrences associated with Thank you. the social culture at the college (b) meant to encourage open and meaningful discussion about these events and behaviors and (c) to relay a frank Kip Doble Four Day Forecast

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Tuesday: Sunny, High 53 THB COllBGB VOICB • NOVllMBBR 10, 2006 • 3 OPINION EN'rERNG TIlE RANDOM ZONE VICTORY, BUT NOT ON DIVERSIlY ANDREW MEYER. I HAVE ADD FRED KEMPER· VIEWPOINT For more than three years I've The resounding success of the b tho . ' In case you missed. it, Kevin the failure in the Iraq War, and an seats in the Senate. The only good paign system works. Blatant and een Inking about how much 1hate Federline and Britney Spears broke Democratic Party in taking hold awakening of the American people news in terms of diversity is the hidden racism apparent in the educa- paying to do laundry. Why would I up this week, and just for you people over the legislature has put Nancy to their international and domestic election of Deval Patrick as tion system, work force, etc. gives pay for something that I don't enjoy out there who say things like "put- Pelosi next .in line to become failures. Although I will spend the Massachusetts's governor, making many minorities less options and d' ? omg. I wouldn't walk up to a car- ting random paragraphs that aren't Speaker of the House. The rest of the week celebrating the suc- Massachusetts the second state ever avenues to pull themselves into the penter and give him 20 bucks to related next to each other isn't good Representative from the 8th district cess, I am apprehensive to start to elect a black governor. political spectrum. Therefore, affir- pound my hand with his hammer, or writing, it has no flow" (aJso known of California has already set priori- declaring a complete electoral victo- Some of you may be- thinking mative action for college acceptance pay a professor 10' dollars to let me as "playa hataz in the suburbs-that- ties for the next two years: oversight ry. that the numbers are not necessarily and job placement is needed to try to take an think-they're-the-hood), I'm going and hearings' Abandoning the self-serving a bad thing. It is true that this coun- level the pLaying field with the white exam. Then to combine the last two stories. on the prac- party of corruption, America has try has improved greatly in the past majority. Just as affirmative action I realized: Kevin Federline is a genius along the tices of the obviously come a long way since 30 years in terms of representation has worked and is still vying for the I'm not pay- lines of Sacha Baron Cohen. He has United' States 2000. However, America has much of women and minorities, but that female population, it is needed not ing for my everyone thinking he's a character in terms of ~o do in terms of making Congress does not mean we need to stop the only for minorities, but also for laundry ... (sleazy trailer-trash moron), but he's torture, inves- actually representative of our citi- fight for a Congress that is more rep- those from disadvantaged economic I'm spend- been playing us aJl. Look at his life tigations into zenry. Although the number of resentative of the American people, backgrounds. Face it, as a student at ing money thus far: hang out, sleep with Britney the mishan- women in congress has increased, and not just compromised of old rich Connecticut College most of us to make sure when she was "Britney: Hottest Girl dling of the and history has been made with white men. In order to address the have every opportunity in the world, I don't put Alive," get rich, get divorced once 'Iraq War, Nancy Pelosi as the first female plethora of diversity specific issues but not everyone has had the same my ID Britney gets trashy, and probably greater oversight of government sur- Speaker of the House, the represen- that face our population, congress- privileged position to attend an through the washer/dryer, and have take a ton of money with him from veillance, the complete restructuring tation of women and minorities in men and women with different institution such as ours. Therefore, to spend another 15 bucks on a new it. I think he's secretly an intellectu- of the obviously ineffectual FEMA, Congress is still disgracefully low. backgrounds and life experiences as the privileged population of one. I'm fairly confident that the al genius, and he's been spending the an increase of the minimum wage by Women constitute 70 members of are needed in order to sympathize America, it is our duty to fix the only reason I haven't run my ill last four years or so just messing over two dollars ($5.15-7.25), the House, and 3 in the Senate. with differences amongst Americans inequalities apparent in the system. through the laundry is because I am with us. increased healthcare and spending Women are roughly 50% of the in terms of economics; race, gender, Personally, I would like to see a required to take it out of my pocket on veterans' issues, support for stem United States' population, and hold sexual orientation and religion change in the campaign financial and put it in the machine to tum the The new Playstation 3 commer- cell research, lower health care 16% of the House seats and 3% of (including atheist and Islamic). structure, where the government damn thing on. cial with the crying plastic baby is costs, closing tax loopholes for com- Senate seats. There is only one black Realistically, I know that Congress finances campaigns and spending is creepier than Michael Jackson, spi- panies, and increasing environmen- senator, Barack Obama of illinois, can never completely mirror the limited, so that people without fam- Watching football highlights ders, Lindsay Lohan's anorexic- tal protections and initiatives.As a and only 40 black House representa- wide diversity in America, but the ily wealth or advantaged back- with some friends the other night, crackhead look, and The Hills Have progressive, this is the first time I tives. This leads to only 9% of the current Congress is extremely off. grounds can run for office and have we began to wonder: what does Eyes combined. Speaking of Miss have had the taste of victory. House made up of black Americans, How can we fix this problem? a chance. Where you are born, as Chris Berman sound like when he's Lonan, my friend Mike has created a Even state governments have and I % of the Senate, while nation- Changing the cultural emphasis on well as your economic standing, having sex? Does he continue mak- theory that she rubbed anti-gravity turned blue, with six new governors aJly the black population is 13%. racist promoting nepotism and race and gender are things none of ing his missed-the-tackle noises, as cream on her skin, and it caused her and now .15 one party Democratic There are 23 Hispanic House mem- cronyism is an issue possibly too big us can control. Therefore, the least in "oh yes, that's it... WOP! WOP! to collapse on herself ... as strange as governments. Foreign nations have bers, with 3 Hispanic senators. 14% for any of us to handle. As of now, we can do is. celebrate these differ- And he ... could ... go ... all ... the ... it sounds, I think I might agree with seen the Democratic win and the of the American population is the only thing we can do is promote ences by looking out for one anoth- way ... JACKED UP! WOP!" him. Anyway, based solely on this resignation of Secretary of Defense Hispanic, while Hispanics hold 5% affirmative action policies and work er and ensuring equality in represen- • commercial, I refuse to buy it any- Donald Rumsfeld as a recognition of of the seats in the House, and I % of towards changing the way our cam- tation and opportunity. After witnessing a girl down the time soon. Well, actuaJly, the 500 hall go on a drunken online shop- dollar price tag might have some- ping spree, only to wake up the next thing to do with it too ... ENTERING THE BLOGOSPHERE morning and realize she was down a CHASE HOFFBERGER AND TAYLOR KATz • CONFliCfING PERSPECTIVES couple hundred bucks, I've decided If you are what you eat, why that computers should have breatha- don't we all just eat mussels all the Word on the information superhighway is that anyone with the ability to I mean, there are probably three hundred Bloggers on this campus, but who's lyzers that require you to be below a time? type now has the means to call him or herself a writer. How, you ask? reading it? Everyone has important things that they need to get off their .08 if you're going to purchase any- Through a trend caJled "Weblogs,' which you may know casuaJly as Blogs. chests. Is Blogging really the most effective way of gelling your point thing online. In fact, while we're at While flipping through channels These things have been sprouting up everywhere, from college donn rooms across? it, let's extend the breathalyzer to the other day, I noticed Dominoes (check out Taylor's Blog on theday.com) to corporate offices. Blogs are AJM as well, and say you have to be was on TV, which is strange enough sweeping the nation, breaking new stories as well as rnmors (Is Jay-Z going Taylor: When used correctly though, a Blog can be a really useful tool.

under a certain level to talk to any of in itself, but then, upon watching for i"'~iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"i behind Beyonce's back with Rihanna? Check it out on For example, corporations have begun to use them to integrate their poten- your exes after one in the morning. a few moments, I saw something a Blog). Taylor and Chase take on the case of the Blog tial or current clients with their company. Many musicians also have Blogs truly amazing: an instant replay of Phenomenon to discover whether or not this new now, enabling their fan base to feel connected with their daily lives. So even Every single time I've had a reli- someone picking a domino out of his means of publication warrants your attention. if they are a lot of pointless Blogs out there, you can't deny that the Blog is gion test this semester, I've had a pile, and placing it on the board. An a usefullntemet tool. government test the same week. instant replay! I hope some day, if Taylor: Blogs are a great addition to the literary Separation of church and state my there's ev~r 'a documentary made of world. They allow for anyone with access to a com- Chase: Yes, but most Blogs are not useful. They are just one person's rar ass ... me, they pick random boring events puter to express themselves and reach a potentially that shouldn't concern you or me. And it's these Blogs delegitimize the othe like that to show instant replays of. huge audience. How can you have beef with that? Blogs out there that serve a purpose to a literary community. .I have two thoughts on Borat. Perhaps we could see a slow-motion First, I had really been looking for- replay of me making the last pull on Chase: I'll tell you how. Anyone can write one, but not everyone is smart Taylor: But you have to take each Blog as separate from the others. It's ward to the release of this movie for my shoelaces to tie them, or even enough, or informed enough, to write one. You're saying that you like false true that many of these Blogs aren't necessary, yet they serve to illuminate months, and it lived up to expecta- some of those insane and unneces- information being presented as true? Where are your values, Katz? readers about the life of the writer. It's like reading a fiction novel; you don't tions. Second, I am really not look- sary special effects from sports do it because you know the main character, but because it is a story you're ing forward to the months that will shows showing me point the remote Taylor: It's not a mailer of factual credibility. interested in. follow, where everybody does crap- towards the TV to change the chan- py imitations of his accent as they nel off of this ridiculous domino Chase: Go on. Chase: Well, I'm not interested. I hope you never reach the point in your say "nice I" 472 times a day. This show. life where you feel you need to share your daily life with strangers over the could be worse than the Napoleon Taylor: For the most part, Blogs consist of a single person's opinion on Internet. Dynamite "gosh!" craze, which I'm out like the Republicans in any variety of topics. IndividuaJs who have Blogs don't usually write with almost caused me to go Van Gogh on the House. the assertion that their posts are factual, but rather that they are expressing Taylor: Uh, Chase .. .I write a Blog for the New London Day. It's about myself just so I wouldn't have to their thoughts with the hope that someone will read it. college. It's about my daily college life. How about that? hear it anymore. Chase: Right, but all of this stuff comes off as whiney and unnecessary. Chase: This is terrible news. QUINNIPIAC U: LET'S BE REAL EVAN PIEKARA • VIEWPOINT

RAVE REVIEWS FOR OUR MBA Regarding last week's article scene here is "conservative." I think tioned article have been circulating individuals who do not know their The Quinnipiac University School of Business MBA program continues to entitled "Why Sissies Ruin people that feel that way have spent around campus and I would like to limits, Who feel the need to break prepare business professionals for the realities of management in global, Halloween," I too much time watching Animal provide some clarity. The social things in our community, who have technology-driven work environments in specializations such as: think that it is House and Old School. Personally, I scene that we know and cherish is anger management problems and • MBA WITH CONCENTRATIONS IN ACCOUNTING, CIS, FINANCE,. unwise to believe that the ·fact that we are a not likely to change. There will be a . cannot avoid a fight, or who fee! that INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING write some- small tight knit community, as Floralia this year, and minor policy their alcohol consumption provides • MBA - CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST TRACK thing without opposed to a larger party-haven state and sanction changes may be looked them with an excuse to attack some- • MBA IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT first checking school, or a school that has frats and into, and may be pending via the' one's sexual orientation have led to your facts sororities, is one of the greatest shared governance process. That these discussions. But as a commu- (something assets of our social scene. I'll go so being said, we are all aware that this nity, this is something that we need OUR P 10 that the author far as to admit that some of our reg- is college and a time for growing, to address. As students who are GRADUATE MAJORS: neglected to ulations are remarkably lenient in learning, making memories (and affected by these issues and con- MBA, Physician Assistant, do). In response to that article, the comparison to peers such as Bates maybe some dumb decisions), and cerns, we must work together to and several other NESCAC schools having fun in the process. We are make everyone aware that these Interactive Communications, email sent out by representatives on the SGA in response to the events which ban hard alcohol, impose also aware that we are adults and types of incidences have no place in Teaching, Bi;medical Sciences, from alumni weekend was written sanctions that stay with you should hold ourselves responsible our community. Molecular/Cell Biology, and sent out entirely by students rep- throughout your college career, and and accountable for our actions. As young adults we need to hold Journalism, Nursing, resenting the student body, before just plain do not give students the Students, staff, faculty, and adminis- ourselves responsible and account- Computer Information Systems, the administration even had the freedom that we have here. 'You trators aJike feel that after having a able for our actions. We will contin- Accounting chance to react to the events of that could also drive 45 minutes up to few beers you are not entitled to ue to parry and have a good time, but weekend. Second, the sheer fact of Brown to witness a judicial system punch someone in the face, that we we must party smarter. I do not MASTERING THE ART OF TEACHING the mailer is that the majority of stu- where you are adjudicated by facul- should not be drinking to the point believe that having a good time and Sheila Wycinowski, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development at Amity dents are fed up with having to wade ty members rather than peers, and where we wake up in the hospital being respectful are mutually exclu- High School, explains, "Basically we look to hire Quinnipiac students. They through puddles of vomit, coming where your offenses are reported on with our stomachs pumped and a sive. By acknowledging these con- have a clear understanding of lesson planning and classroom management back to a "dorm plastered with beer your transcripts for everyone, poten- hefty bill, and that we live in a com- cerns we can make this college a and the balance befween them." She olso characterizes Ouinniplnc students cans, and having parties ruined by tiaJ employers included, to see. munity where our homes should not better place for everyone. as articulate, creative, able to encourage higher-level thinking in students, someone trying to flex their "beer As someone who has adopted a be trashed (while hardworking cus- and able to incorporate technology into their teaching. muscles" by fighting. Surprise, sur- "work hard, nlay hard" philosophy, I todial staff are left to pick up our If you have an opinion either .prise-students responding to stu- would be the first to caJl myself a mess). way please attend the SGA spon- Ell YOUR NEXT MOVE dent issues and concemsv-what a hypocrite if I supported getting rid The sociaJ scene is one of the sored summit on Conn's campus Quinnipiac University offers graduate programs in 17 distinct brilliant idea. 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4 • NOVEMBER 10, 2006 • TIlE COLLEGE VOICE • ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT The Cathartic Sea of Dance: Dance Club Fall Performance

The Dance Club's three day 2006 Fall show "Catharsis" was a combination of moving projects reflective of the tireless semester-long efforts of several seniors and underclassmen (Mitchell).

BY DANIEL BOROUGHS feel a close kinship with the college in knots similar to the movements subtle movements gradually built on community, yet attending the dance to the choreographed benches, all to reographed by Kate March, which staff writer aforementioned in the beginning each other like brick upon brick club's seasonal performance is like the tune of Regina Spektor's claim with its image-heavy motif and mul- paragraph. It was a startling entry until you have Raja Kelly doing a sharing the dinner table at a highly to have been buried with a monu- timedia set-up (video screen and a point that required certain attentive- lateral swoop downstage along one Like the lifting of a heavy sea, respected relative's home for ment on top along with the rest of us prostrated Polaroid photographer on ness to its fluctuating and unraveling side to the other evoking a high the curdling foam current heaves Thanksgiving. The host whips up a was a piece that vibrantly sizzled. a mission), was very stimulus-driv- nature. The vibrant colors of their point in the piece's excitability. The and as the chest of the tides rose, we delightful cranberry sauce among Then the performance reached en in its execution. The use of water, costumes whipped around graceful- closing piece, "A swing at dusk," inhaled the fresh salt of the dance. other various dishes while our taste its last three pieces, the strongest of on screen and in the live setting had ly while each movement of one accompanied by Dan Rodman's The cinematic light amidst the tem- buds savor eac~piece we digest, and the night. Anne Sussman's a slippery and sexy connotation. The dancer was inextricably linked to the tickling of the ivories on piano was pest casts rays sharp and solid we cheer together as the night pres- Nocturne, evoked a meditation of a photographer strutted about taking other. Cyan Maroney's Rikka and certainly steering itself a little too enough to acc~ntuate the arching ents itself in little packaged surpris- choreographed nightscape pillowed photos of the other dancers on the Kate Enman's Our Father were close to cliched sentimentality, but then breaking crests of swooping es. by Yo La Tengo's slide guitar and ground as-they shouted back at her pieces that reflected a deviant mood, the arrangement dig strike me to be movements and turnstiling gesticu- The summit of the gathering is brushstroke cymbal shimmers. The like damsels of the, silver screen where the swollen underbelly of a well-executed. lations. Bodies-the toiling waves intuitively the presentation and carv- movements were subtle unless they refusing to have their close-up darker tone was composed of slith- Now for the second course. The that bounce off the shoreline and ing of the turkey, which along with deviated ever so slightly to create an taken. ering prostrated bodies shifting opener, Will They Size My Fit for a bloom from the depths of one anoth- dessert can be the evening's last effective dramatic change, The joy and chaos of the night across the floor. On the lighter side, Puzzle?, a collaborative effort er as they clash and tangle to only dance. Now that we've developed The most emotionally cathartic rang to the tune of alarming highs pieces like Lauren Morrow's . between Raja Kelly and his dance untangle in an unfolded rhythm. An an appetite, let's delve into some of piece of the night went to Validating and breath-stifling moments. To be a. Feelings. on Tulle came across as troupe by no means went unnoticed. orchestrated unraveling, which the choice selections that the three Me, choreographed by Avalon L. witness of such discipline and artis- spiritually uplifting with choreo- The piece was bursting with heart comes so naturally undone to only nights of dinner gatherings had to Paul, which through well-sculpted tic splendor is an honor that can graphed play that catered to the right down to its bubblegum core come· back together again; dancers offer starting with the first course. lighting, an achingly close attention hardly be put into words. This col- bounce of Roisin Murphy's and simply reflected what Raja had among dancers in lovely bows and The opener, Pow! , choreo- to detail and timing brought out lege has talent bubbling at the "Ramalama (Bang Bang)." The use written to the audience in the pro- knots that are constantly in flux. . graphed by Taiji Iwase brought the quite a moving affair. seams-the frothy bathtub of dance" . of Ratatat's bombast in Dasha gram: a dance spiritually manifested To be frank, there are not too instrumental meditative jive of the The piece to close the night and spilling over in waves. It is a dynarn- Lavrennikov's TYMAH threw me from a higher (another) order. From many moments where I genuinely Beastie Boys with a dance bundled tame the sea of movement was ic sea willing to shake the very roots for a contextual loop where initial the poised dancer handling her shoes Crooked Mouth(s), Parts 1 & 11 cho- of the community on a hill. specifically remember the day I LONG LIVE ROCK! YELL FIREI WITH SPEARHEAD interviewing and playing music with bought it. I bought the album that numbers are welcomed surprises everyone along the way. It is a com- 3.1 PHILIP LIM = May at a Tower Records, where it that add to the spontaneity of spring- r. pelling piece, as Franti manages to . PERFECT 10 was on sale for 10 dollars (bargainl). time and love. Details are strategi- talk to people on both sides of each I was first enamored with the cover cally placed, they suggest what lays conflict, detailing their lives and art, The pastel pink and green cover beneath, but don't expose: the eye is struggles. was bizzare, for the album title hint- drawn to the details in these other- The album, Yell Fire! was pro- ed at something depressing and wise basic pieces. Blink and it could. duced by Mario Caldato Jr. (known dark. But I like green and pink ...they all float past you. . .', for liis work with the Beastie Boys), are quite complimentary. If he weren't a designer, Lim- and features everyone from the r was with my best friend and we says he would "love to work in a drum and bass kings Sly & Robbie were on our way to the diner as flower shop. I feel like I have a good r to Pink. Recorded in Kingston, was unwrapping it. I popped in the hand for that. I'm always arranging Jamaica and Franti's hometown of CD and was greeted with blaring things." Moreover, his eye for the San Francisco, it's a fresh fusion of horns. I was slightly disgruntled, but delicate and for fostering a relation- reggae, rock and hip-hop present in I kept listening. And what I heard ship between people and their cloth- Spearhead IS previous albums. was so exciting. Every song sur- ing is rooted in his vision of beauty. prised me, mixing Isaac Brock's His simplified idea of beauty allows weird, lispy voice with jangly gui- him to create a line of darling' a&e co-editor tars, banjos, and various dissonant a&e associate editor clothes that speaks to buyers at their-. sounds. a&e co-editor fundamental level. There are certain songs or There was a long period of time Driving more than an hour and a This was his first show; Lim albums that you associate with a" On a recent shopping trip I came where I didn't listen to any new half on a Monday night in says it was "amazing," He contin- period in your life. It could be only a across a wonderful fall ~oat whose music, believing that it wasn't November to Northampton for a ues: "To see these real, beautiful. moment or a month or just a feeling designer I did not recognize. Turns worthwhile. It was purely because I concert may seem a bit excessive to professional girls walking out like' , you get every time you hear a par- out, Mr. Philip Lim has been taking was too lazy to look for it. The most. But when Michael Franti & fluttering butterflies into this sea-of ' ticular lyric. When I hear "#41" by the clothing racks and the fashion While Stripes made me realize that Spearhead is coming to perform and people, I thought, "Is this us? Is this Dave Matthews Band, I think of one new, good stuff is released all the world by storm, Another finalist for you have not seen him since fresh- "Hip-hop has a long history of for real?" It's refreshing to find new time I was listening to the song on time. I just had to look a little hard- the CFDAlVogue Fashion Fund, man year, you really do what you being conscious music, but in the talent sincerely appreciating their myheadphones when I was on the er. Then, Modest Mouse fully along with Jovovich-Hawk featured have to do to make it happen. And early '90s the major labels decided opportunities and making 'a strong school bus in the 10th grade. I was restored my hope in the modem last week, 3.1 Philip Lim is definite- wow, was it worth it! After recently to put all their money and effort into effort to make inroads in the cut- going down the street away from my music scene. ly in my top three. releasing their strongest studio gangsta rap," Franti recently throat fashion industry. .. ., high school towards home, and I Good News for People Who His "classic with a sense of mad- album to date, Yell Fire!, Spearhead explained, "For the rest of the music Furthermore, if declared me . remember looking at the trees and Love Bad News lived in my car for 3 ness" clothing is well-designed, but is on the top of its game with one of world, rock .music can mean any- winner, Lim would channel \h~. noticing how their colors were months straight. I drove a lot that it's not overbearing. Maybe it has the best live shows in the business. 'thing from Metallica to Natalie $200,000 winnings to enlarging his changing. I have that visual and that summer. I graduated that June and something to do with' citing Chanel Released two years after Franti Merchant. But the world of black staff and into "grassroots market-. strange mixed feeling of loneliness spent most of my time basking in as an influence 'because, as the traveled to war-ravaged Baghdad, music doesn't have a label that cap- ing." It's evident that he has yet to and contentment each time I hear the my newfound freedom. Good News designer says, "she was always the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, tures its diversity." succumb to schemes of dorninating": - . song, was a perfect album for that summer modem, always stylish, but with a Yell Fire! is a tight set of songs that While Franti's early work, with the mass market with a heavy adver- • r=-~---~"""'""I because it has an upbeat, lively wicked sense. She had such a rebel- each deal with the human cost of the gronp the Disposable Heroes of tising blitz. Plus, he's not designing sound that can mask and compli- lious attitude, and I love that." War.His songwriting may seem real- Hiphoprisy, focused on more for everyone. Those attracted to his ment the dismal, bitter content of the Lim's sunny California roots ly simple at first bur that's what extremist activism, now his songs sensibility must also embrace his lyrics. It matched my feelings of make his spring collection seem makes it work. It is the honest and represent more hope for peace and a romanticism. Lim says that Dries being completely happy that I grad- genuinely optimistic like it is herald- heart that make you feel lyrics like universal understanding across cul- Van Noren is his favorite designer uated and the extreme bitterness I ing spring. He says that his trend for "Those who start wars never fight tures around the world. The overall precisely because Van Noten .is still harbored towards high school. spring is "White. White, white, them! And those who fight wars result is so positive and uplifting and "such a die-hard romantic... the Listening to the album now, I white. It's all about that freshness, never like them." that's what makes Yell Fire! and see- whole thing is such a dream." don't feel the same as I did two sum- the innocence, the naivete." His While traveling through the ing Spearhead live so enjoyable. As Lim admits that his biggest fash- mers.ago, I do not really feel like I dresses, blouses, coats are embel- Middle East, Franti also recorded, Franti says "people don't want to ion mistake was "back when Wham successfully escaped from some- lished with rosettes: Pockets added directed and produced his first docu- hear songs. against the war. They was big. You know: sliorts, vestr ," Now Modest Mouse's Good'" thing dismal. But Good News still to dresses lend that casual tonch mentary, "I Know I'm Not Alone," want to hear songs about connection polka-dot socks." Luckily, it's clear News For People Who Love Bad makes me want to put my arm out of familiar in Chane!'s clothes. His silk Recently screened at Conn and fea- to people, and songs about love and that we won't catch any polka-dot News will forever be connected to chiffon fabrics seem weightless. my window and drive a little faster. turing Franti, his guitar and several life." sock and shorts combos in the near the summer of 2004 and I can Laser cut details on one white dress, cameramen, he travels ~1he lands, future, 1 a few Liberty prints, and n~y some ..... •

TUB COLLBGB VOICB • NOYBMBBR 10, 2006 • 5 ARTS...- .NTE T INMENT Running With Scissors Spotlights Recent Indie Film Problem BY: ~'rEVEN BLOOM

theme that these movies carry becam~ repet- Jeff Daniels shining as the pompous father staff writer itive before Running with Scissors was even in The Squid and the Whale. Director Noah ANNETTE BAlAN JOSEPH EVAN RACHEL ALEC JIU BENrNG JOSEPH GWYNETH released as a novel. While I am not against cox FIENNES WOOD BALDWIN CLAYBURGH In 2003, Augusten Burroughs released a Baumbach is 'someone to look out for in the CROSS .... >'1< PALTROW the subject of these films, I strongly believe ",...,,,on 0 .... THI" ,...... >llONA' ...... MO' .... 01" """""lIIT"'" ""'O'l"'''''LJOHIi me~Q)r of his life entitled Running with futuie. SC!~stherapist. film was one of the first of its kind, and due but I found myself quite dissatisfied with the to brilliant directing, writing, acting, and i\ugusten spends most of his adoles, product as the credits rolled. Although the music, it has become one of the most popu- cence with Dr. Finch and his bizarre extend- film was equipped with beautiful cine- lar movies of the decade. Tbe film has ed family while dealing with his semi- matography, it lacked something special. I strong, uncharacteristic perforamnces from involv~d parents, homosexuality expert- have found this same problem with otherwise typecasted actors, like Bill mentation, and his Own ambitions. While, Junebug, Happiness, and now Running with Murray, Ben Stiller, and Owen Wilson. In the plot would seem to translate into an Scissors. Each have interesting stories, but my' opinion, this 2001 theater release is so interesting and entertaining film, I left the fail to carry past the family's surface prob- unique and brilliant because it forces the theater with a too similar feeling. lems. viewer to dissect their own families as well I carne to realize that Running with This is when I ask the question, how as appreciate beautiful cinematography. The' Scissors is just the latest of recent indie many more of these films are Hollywood film delivers a good mix of family prob- films .centered around dysfunctional fami- going to produce? Igive credit to the actors. lems, humor, action, and unanswered ques- lies', a trend that is seemingly getting very of Running with Scissors, but Ifound myself tions that make the observer think. old. In the last five years, The Royal being able to predict the outcome of each Thumbsucker and The Squid and the Tenenbaums , Thumbsucker, The Squid and scene due to the movies' similarity to others Whale are two movies I have seen more the Whale, Happiness, funebug, and Little of its kind. If you love Little Miss Sunshine, recently that are able to carry the same In Theaters This Fall Mis~ Sunshine have entered theaters and 'hmebug, or Running with Scissors, I don't A 1Ill'IIY,lJU,I11.. WU«:Y.1IK .... PJIJlIJll uniqueness that Tenenboums displays. Each e ~(l'InBAIlA SUVlllliAl S have developed cult follOWings as well as disagree with your taste in movies, I just ~ '~YAHMl iIY has enough humor and ambiguity to carry rave reviews. crave for something new and unique in the - .... .J.Ul''I' the film past its basic plot. The acting is par- indie world. . However, in my opinion, the common 'ticularly strong in both films as well, with Running With Scissors: In theaters now '. America, Be Prepared for Borat! Magicians, Obsession and Nikolas Tesla: The Prestige Thrills ::j BY ANDREW PALLADINO BY CLAIRE DOWD becomes obsessed with finding out country of Kazakhstan, Borat is Muslim, homosexual, disabled, gyp_ felt. Michael Caine plays Angier's staff writer Borden's secret. well-known and liked in his village sies, Uzbekistani (for some reason, mentor and trustworthy sidekick and land over. One day, he gets an Nolan is a well-rounded director, Cutter. He plays the wise elder with this country is really hated by I've gotten in the habit of watch- Many comedy movies are exten- assignment to' go to America and making plot, characters, scenery, ease and is always the voice of rea- Borat). They all are ridiculed. He ing movies that don't make me sions of skits that originated on tele- . film a documentary about the ways . and details all crucial to his final son. also derives humor from uncomfort- think. Being very easy to do, I made vision. Some are good (trhe Blues of life there. He and his assistant product. The scenery and detail of Hugh Jackman embodied the able subjects like underage sex, up the excuse that I think all the time Brothers/) and some are not Azamat (Ken Davitian) are soon The Prestige were wonderful. The haunted Robert Angier, who became rape, incest, bestiality, and slavery. and Ijust need some mindless enter- (/Superstar/). !Borat!: Learnings of sent. off to New York City. Right film is dark, devoid of sunlight and desperate and obsessed. Angier trav- The Kazakhstani government has tainment. I should know by now to America for Make Benefit Glorious away, the fish out of water sentiment bright colors. The feeling of a drea- eled to the ends of the world, spent a actually spoken out against Borat, never. expect "mindless entertain- Nation of Kazakhstan! is of the 'for- sets in, as Borat mistakes the eleva- ry, rainy London is fully captured, fortune, and destroyed relationships and since things are pushed far here ment" from director Christopher mer, a hilarious "movie-film" with- tor for his hotel room and tries to and the dark, obsessive content "of in order to find Borden's secret and too, they're likely not going to be Nolan, who is responsible for the out a silled of political-correctness. greet random strangers on the streets the plot is reflected in the color of get back at him for a terrible wrong through complaining. brain-teaser Memento. His latest British comedian Sacha Baron (including his custom of kissing on clothing, rooms, and streets. There is Borden committed. Christian Bale is Cohen's takes command of the. film The Prestige, written with his Cohen originally made the character both sides of the face). One night, a particular minimalism in Nolan's a powerhouse, stealing every scene. Borat character well. Portions of the brother Jonathan Nolan, is another of Borat Sagdiyev for his HBO pro- he's watching television and films, represented best in the way in He has such presence and carries the film are actually un-staged, as the mind-bender, causing me to hate it gram IDa Ali G Show/. Although IBaywatch! comes on. He's very which he never uses much light. intensity of his characters with his Americans being ~nterviewed by passionately until the very end. I there are some references to the skits taken with the main character Cl, Batman Begins is filled with fog and entire being. His walk, speech, eyes, Borat were truly convinced he was a was utterly confused; confused by a certain chilled dampness. It is on the show, it doesn't rely on them who's played by Anderson. Because and gesticulations are all perfectly real Kazakhstani reporter. Although characters and their alliances, cave-like, a fitting habitat for a man so heavily. In other words, if you've he recently finds out his own wife is placed, meticulous but natural. His we know all along that it's a joke, he chronology .and the actual plot dressed as a bat. Insomnia is filled never seen the show before, it's not dead (his reply to the telegraph read- character Borden is disturbing; he plays the "stranger in a strange sequence. I cannot say whether this much of a problem. Also, there's the with frozen landscapes, reflecting seems heartless. His actions and er is "High five!"), he aims to get world" who doesn't understand the is a good or bad technique on the star factor problem. Cohen is known the frigid mood of the film .. what he cares about seem misguid- across America to California to culture aro'und him convincingly and director's part, but it certainly made but not as much as, say, Will Ferrell, The acting was particularly ed, but everything becomes clear in marry her. He refuses to fly (for a unintentionally exposes the my brain hurt. strong in The Prestige. Even Scarlett the final scenes. Borden and Angier who he played second-fiddle to in very distasteful reason). Instead, he hypocrisies and latent prejudice in I sat in the theater with a fur- Johansson was. enjoyable, She may hate each other, but as last summer's /Talladega Nights/. and Azamat buy an ice cream truck this country. rowed brow, trying to understand played her role as the back-stabbing, Johansson's character Olivia says, Aside from Pamela Anderson star- and set out. Initially in very limited release, who the good guy was, who the bad sexy assistant with sensitivity and they deserve each other. ring as herself, the rest of the cast is Believe the controversy: this the movie topped the box office over guy was, and what exactly was well-balanced honesty that didn't The biggest issue [ had with The filled, with no-names and random movie is very offensive. You'll fre- the past weekend and will expand' to going on: Christian Bale and Hugh come across as. too heartless or Prestige was with the chronology. It victims of Borat's schemes. Can and quently be gasping in disbelief at the more by the time you read this. Jackman play rival magicians in cruel. Andy Serkis (most notably kept jumping from one time period does Cohen carry the film on his things you'll hear him say. The You'll have a good time at the early 20th century London. A series Gollum from The Lord of the Rings to another, with several time periods own? Yes, he most certainly does. range is quite extensive: black, movie, but those easily offended of unfortunate events,' which could trilogy) was excellent in the support- happening throughout. Even though A television personality in his white, female, Jewish,• Christian, may want to look elsewhere. be labeled "planned accidents", ing role of Alley, the assistant to everything came together at the end, escalate to a bitter hatred and an David Bowie's Dr. Nikolas Tesla, I missed certain details because I Maria Full of Grace: Filled With.Darkness obsessive game of one-up-manship. the genius scientist who was robbed was confused as to where in the The whole movie revolves around of international fame by Thomas timeline we were. BY ANDREW MARGENOT one magic trick, created by Bale's Edison. Serkis plays the sidekick Movies that make you think At the same time, Maria avoids common stereotypes character Alfred Borden, called with perfect devotion and admira- might seem like an arduous task, and staff writer of the world of drug dealing. There are no drug lords "The Transported Man". It is sup- tion. Bowie was understated, shed- even though I hated The Prestige decked out in gold chains and surrounded by Uzi-wield- posedly the greatest magic trick ever ding his rock star persona. His eyes while I was watching it, I can't seem Maria Full of Grace is undoubtedly one of the best ing hit men, only an overweight old man who looks like seen, and Jackman's Robert Angier reflected the defeat Tesla must have to keep it out of my head. films yet; just take a look at its credentials. In addition he could be your grandfather. And while we may realize to winning the "Dramatic Audience Award" at this beforehand that a mule like Maria swallows her drug year'S' Sundance Festival, it also claimed the "Best load, it doesn't really settle in until you see the pellets Actress" at the 2006 Berlin Film Festival, as well as lined up on screen. Things like, "She's going to actual- "Best-Overall Picture." Maria depicts the drug trade of ly swallow all that?" and "Those 'pellets' are huge!" the 21st century, often with horrifying realism, through cannot help but run through your mind. the journey of seventeen year old Maria Averez You don't need to speak Spanish to be hard hit by (Catalina Sandino Moreno). The Columbian teenager, Maria. Even with subtitles, which insome films detract jobless after quitting her monotonous flower factory job from the actual images, Maria is more than understand- and pregnant by an unloving boyfriend, is offered a stint able to English-speaking audiences. The raw nature of as a "mula" -a mule. her struggle to survive transcends language barriers. A mere pack animal is exactly what Maria becomes. Though not the main focus of the film, I enjoyed In a chilling scene, she is told that should any of the how Maria pointed out the dark underworld of drugs "material" go missing, her family will have a little "con- that has seeped "into American society doesn't have its versation" with the drug dealers (mafia style, a Ia AI only casualties in the ranks of Americans. Seeing Maria Pacino, but nonetheless realistic). In an equally disturb- swallow sixty-two rubber-coated pellets while pregnant ing scene, she sits down while her throat is lubricated by leaves no doubts to that. In a twist of irony, it is those a doctor who cannot help but betray a sense of sadness who provide the drugs are the real victims. Through its as he prepares Maria for her cargo. She is but a contain- harrowing depiction of how America gets is drugs, and er to these men, just one more bag of organs and skin to the human cost to the drug trade, Maria Full of Grace ,carry their cash crops across a continent. uncovers the dark side of modern culture. Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hagh Ieckmsn): Magicians with a mission T,he Voice' Speaks with DJ/Producer Chief Xcel from Blackalicious

continued from page 1 there . Growing up and watching all the • that learning process. It's like anoth- and Oakland scenes important in the music genres. For example, latin PO: Do you guys ever perform greats, like Digital Underground and licensed our last album to Anti-. er day at school. development of the group? How do music with reggaeton. What do you with a live "band? PD: Are you ever surprised with De La Soul, they all had amazing PD: Blackalicious was formed in they influence your sound? think about that? CX: Well right now it's just me live shows. So we try to keep it up to the lyrics that Gift of Gab is able to Northern California and is still CX: Well they're such a melting CX: I think it's dope! That's what (the DJ) and Gab the Me. But some- that level, stay with the tradition. write? Or by this point, is there no based there. How does the scene pot culturally and that really helped hip-hop is all about. It's always been times we do have live musicians on PO: You guys had the chance to point of surprise? How does he do there compare to for example the our music. The people in the Bay a hybrid between many different it? stage with us. collaborate with George Clinton on northeast? Area always come from a very kinds of music. CX: Well he's using himself as a PD: How does your live show The Craft. Is there anyone else out CX: Right now, I think music is unique perspective. What they listen musician, with his voice as the compare to your studio work? Is it there that you would love to have much less a regional thing. It's a to is wide and diverse just like the instrument. And he truly under- very different? . the opportunity to collaborate with? global phenomenon. You can go on lives they live. So that has definitely ~ stands the musical element, where CX: We try to create a good bal- CX: The list really just goes on the internet and find out what's made a difference. you are not just rhyming on the beat. . ance. But live is where we try to and on. To be honest, I hate naming going on in Sao Paolo, Brazil,just as PO: In recent years, there has He's writing a composition. And he give the audience an experience that specific people. But every time you fast as in Boston. been considerable cross over doe hat better than awone else out is special outside the record. collaborate' it's just another part of PD: But wlife the San Francisco attempts with 'lip-hop and other ...

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By HALEY HOFFMAN continued from page 1 important for Iraq and for the broad- penalty is unwarranted for ordinary Usually, departments bring forth proposals and requests, er world. It will be a big mistake if murders, especially because thinllS .51aff writer however, the "Arabic proposal is different because it people in other countries. There will the Iraqis execute him without depend a lot on where you commit- isn't coming from a particular department, but from the be times when the U.S will have to allowing his trials for the gassing of ted your crime and if you have a The establishment of an Arabic language program to students," said Christopher Hammond, an assistant pro- act without i~temational consensus the Kurds to continue or without good lawyer or not and those are not Conn's foreign language program is long overdue, fessor of mathematics and computer science and chair of but we should certainly keep those putting him on trial for his crimes morally relevant factors. However, according to a proposal brought before Connecticut the EPC. to a minimum. Young people, today against hundreds of thousands of one could have the view that some College's Student Government Association. The proposal itself was generated and brought to especially, will be well-positioned Shiites, because if you execute him people who commit massive crimes On October 12. SGA unanimously passed a propos- SGA by three students currently enrolled in Religious to argue for and encourage that kind just for the murders of 148 people, against humanity are indeed deserv- al for the creation of an Arabic language program. Studies 291, an independent study in Arabic. Though the of thought. the world will not have an opportu- ing of the death penalty. More Shortly after its victory, the proposal made its way to the class is taught in two sections, with 10 students in the nity to see clearly what he is guilty importantly,l think that it should be- Education Planning Committee. where it was further beginning section and three in the advanced, an inde- of. And what is more. the charges of up to the Iraqi people to decide what. approved. However, though the EPC sees the necessity pendent study is perhaps not an optimal structure for c. V. :: Do you think that the crimes against humanity will not be to do with Sad dam because they for the program, they do not have the final say. They, in learning a new language. Students Yousuf Marvi '09, verdict to execute Saddam bas any fully sustained. The murders of were his primary victims. ! would turn, sent the proposal to the Faculty Steering and Miriam Wasser '09 .and Samantha McCracking '10 real significance for the future of these 148 people were certainly argue that the death penalty is not Conference. Committee where it will await a final deci- sought to remedy the situation. Iraq and the region in general, or wrong, but I personally am not con- one of these issues which is of uni- sion. The proposal was submitted to the FSCC on October does it have a more symbolic impor- vinced that they amount to crimes versal human rights-certainty for The FSCC is responsible for deciding the faculty 19 with approval for staffing pending. However, due to tance? against humanity by themselves. me where! could go in say that "no staffing needs of the college community. In other words, the scale of the FSCC's job, one cannot expect immedi- you cannot execute him when he has if department members think their department needs ate results. The EPC has asked to be informed when fur- N. F. : I don't think it will have C. V. : So are you strongly killed hundreds of thousands of another professor or an additional class, the FSCC must ther decisions are made, and in tum will let SGA know so many practical implications. I opposed to the death penalty, at least your people." I think many coun- first approve the decision. when there is final approval. don't think the insurgency is organ- in this particular case? tries would do the same in a similar ized around Saddam-- it will contin- situation. ue even when he is dead. I think, N. F. : My own view is that in however, that symbolically it is very most cases in the u.s, the death CC Voice On The Street l ~D==as=h=a=L=a=v=r=e=nn=l='k=O=V=A::;:S=k=S=: =D=o=~=o=u=K==ee=p==U=p=W='=it=h=Th==e=N==ew==s=? ~ Faculty

Noah Fralich '07 continued from page 1 seminar, «Political Predicaments nalists and academics." The next New Gloucester, ME Keshavarzian, "is to understand and Economic Reform," which will issue of the quarterly publication . ES and German Iranian politics by looking at a spe- address, in large part, the challenges will have a special focus on Iran cific place-the Tehran bazaar. In posed by economic development Kesnavarzian has served as an editor "I read The New York Times Monday through Thursday and I watch the Daily the book, I investigate the Shah's and reform. forthe Report for the past two years. Show. I've built the news into my mornings. I wish I watched the news more often policies towards the bazaar, and how [0 addition to his work at Conn, Keshavarzian's enthusiasm for to get more local and regional exposure. I ~ould say that people are more aware of they have transformed the bazaar." Keshavarzian sits on the editorial his students extends beyond the aca- national news than of what's going on internationally." By examining the politics and eco- committee of the Middle East demic arena. He is eager to help stu- nomics of the marketplace both Report, which is the oldest inde- dents expand their learning experi- before and after the 1979 Iranian pendent journal on Middle Eastern ence by serving as a connection Revolution, Keshavarzian is able to affairs. Founded in 1973, the publi- between Conn and various intern- gain a broad, insightful analysis of ,cation, nominated for the 2006 Utne ships and opportunities, like those the bazaar, Iranian politics, and the Independent Press Awards. is a high- offered, for example, by the Middle influence that revolution has had ly-respected source of independent East Research and Information upon both. reporting and analysis on issues con- Project. "I hope," said Dani Mnrphy '10 Consistent with his research cerning the Middle East and Keshavarzian, "that students tak Medford,MA interests, Keshavarzian's courses Northern Africa. The Report is part advantage of these networking Government focus on comparative politics,. of the larger Middle- East Research opportunities, and that [ can help Middle East politics, and Iran and its and Information Project. facilitate these ex.periences." "I follow it to a moderate extent. I usually read The Globe and online news three political economy. Currently, he Of the Middle East Report, In his free time, Keshavarzianj or four times a week. I think that college students read the news, but not on a regu- teaches courses on comparative pol- Keshavarzian said, "It provides a enjoys traveling and dining out, an~ lar 1?asis." itics and the social and political critically-minded perspective on is an avid soccer fan. He currently' . 'j movements of the Middle East. In Middle Eastern affairs, and is lives in New Haven, Connecticut. the spring, in addition to these, viewed as a very worthy project and Kesha-xarzian will teach a 400-level respected publication among jour-

David Dimock '09 Potomac,MD Neuroscience and pre-med

"Yes, I do follow national and international news. I hear most of the news through media and interactions with other students. I watch CNN. I do read the newspaper, but television is less time consuming. During the summer I end up read- ing the newspaper more. College students follow news more than high school stu- dent. do, but still don't follow it enough."

Hannah Cunniff '10 'fucson,AZ Don't worry ...its just comedy. Jed Dederick (center) throws a punch at a wimpish Ryan "I tend to watch the news on TV twice a week or 'so. Otherwise, I get my news Harnedy as the Scuds, Conn's resident long form improv comedy group, prepare to by word of mouth. It's a time issue.! think students at Connecticut College follow open for the Blackalicious show on November 16. On Friday, November 17, the Scuds: the news more than students at other colleges, but not as much as the average have their first long form improv show in Olin basement at 10:30 PM. (Mitchell) • adult." "W'E'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW EX~EPTIONAL STUDENTS.

Anonymous Junior:

"When I am at college, I'm iiI a bubble. I watch the news on TV when I'm at home. I talk to my parents and friends to find out important news, but! don't tend to read the newspaper. [When asked who Donald Rumsfeld is] I've heard his name but! couldn't identify him. I don't know what happened yesterday."

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ALEx F'RECON • GET YOUR FRECON toward their improvement. The best Since I'm already on the topic of drinking ... part about the team, which must go because it is outrageous. It is a mockery of our integrity and pride, as it basically declares that anyone under the along with the discussion of their I got an email today (as I'm sure the majority of you age of twenty-one is not capable of making the "right improvement, is the fact that they did) from the Dean of Student Life about the recent con- decisions." Can I wait another three years to drink? Yes, will only be graduating one senior flict regarding drinking on campus. It was pretty enthu- but why should I? J deserve to drink at eighteen, and so this year in Jen Romanelli. Although siastic, explaining that the administration was cracking does everyone else. she will be sorely missed, retaining down out of concern due to a new the rest of their roster is sure to give I think it's equally important to point out the counter law that has been passed in the arguments towards this movement. Many people feel the Camels an upper-hand on the state of Connecticut. According to that decreasing the legal age will promote more binge other top NESCAC schools next Public Act 06-112, Connecticut drinking habits. Unfortunately, at first, this will be true. year. There is no doubt that the 2007 College will now be held respon- A lot of eighteen year olds will go out and get hammered season will bring much excitement sible for all drinking incidents on and make a fool of themselves, but, after a while, it will and holds plenty of promise for campus that involve a minor. The Conn. get old. When legalized, drinking will lose its suspense- law makes "it illegal for adults ful demeanor. You ever wonder why some stories start anywhere in Connecticut to allow with "oh dude it was so cool I was soo hammered last alcohol to be served to minors on night"? In Our nation, drinking is a HUGE deal. Kid's public or private property. The law closes the loophole think they are cool/badass when they drink, because they . Continued from page 9 that "permitted" parents to serve alcohol to minors in and I see him pulling an Edgar are constantly being told not to. The only way to elimi- ..non Out of first base. Things would Murphy will see some time in center their homes. This law also applies to Conn since the Renteria (you know, when the guy nate binge drinking habits is to eliminate the hype and .be okay If left the way they are now, as Coco's backup . College is considered private property." sucks his first year in Boston then expose kids to drinking at a younger age. Explain to . but I would advocate putting Youk Catcher - Tek is still the captain I guess I was wrong. The administration is not wor- them why we drink, let them drink a few times at home. goes on to have a career year the of the Sox and just as pivotal as ever • bac~ at third, trading Lowell for a ried so much about any bad binge drinking habits (who- Get them used to it now so when they are at a party, they next season). A couple of big name (in spite of his sub-par numbers last major league ready reliever, and ever makes SGA On The Can, kindly stick to your inter- will know what to do. Then and only then, will people players in Andruw Jones and Vernon season). With the likelihood of hav- either trading for a guy like Pat esting facts about camels) rather, the legal consequences start to exhibit more responsible drinking. Wells may be, available via trade; if ing so many young pitchers in the Burrell or signing a free agent like that may arise from underage drinking on campus. If I Perhaps by now, you have corne across a group on this is the case, the Sox should defi- rotation and 'pen again next season, Aubrey Huff or Shea Hillenbtand. could go back and fix my last article, I probably would. Facebook that addresses this serious issue (the direct link is nitely consider going after one of Tek's tutelage will be invaluable. Outfield - Manny's staying and I But, since I can't, I would like to take this opportunity to http://conncollfacebook.comlgroup.php?gid=22072374 71). them to replace Coco because they Doug Mirabelli is 99% gone after a can't see how anyone ·would be dis- address the real problem: the drinking age. Now I must admit, at first I was skeptical. I thought it are two of the league's premiere cen- horrible 2006 season and the backup , appointed about this. Sure his antics Let me ask a question. How many of you feel that the was merely a ruse, something a callow teen started to try terfielders. Wily Mo Pena has mas- position will likely go to George are constantly earning him the drinking age is unfair? Now, assumptions tend to be and get laughs and attention. Little did I realize that a sive potential in right field but I Kottaras, a top catching prospect wrong kind of attention, but he's the proven wrong, but I'm going to go with a "yes." student who was as serious as he was dedicated led this think the Sox need a good backup acquired via trade for David Wells. best right handed hitter of this gen- We all share the same unrest, yet Public Safety Acts group. Now 133,000 members strong, this group advo- plan if he struggles, especially now Designated Hitter - No problem eration and he offers the protection like Mr. 06-112 continue to be put in place. The prob- cates exactly what I and every other college student that it seems that the Trot Nixon Era for years to come. Even Yankees I Big Papi needs in the lineup. Coco's lem, perhaps, is not that our students continue to drink. at is over. Eric Hinske is still on the does. It provides a solid argument, as long as ample evi- probably staying and this is also a fans can't argue that David Ortiz is a young age but that the government continues to stub- payroll for next year, so he will dence backing the idea that now is the time for change. the most clutch hitter in the game bornly agree that alcohol is too much of a responsibility . good thing. He has barely scratched probably factor in as a platoon play- The creator even went as far as producing an online peti- today. Big Papi for 2006 MVPl for anyone under the age of 21. Have you ever noticed , the su~ace of his potential in Boston er with Pena in right, and David tion (a well written one I must add) that already flaunts how this topic has not ONCE received any national nearly one thousand signatures. It calls for action, in the attention in political debates? Politicians continue to form of a voice. It invites those who do indeed advocate urge us to take charge and change the world, yet forbid the necessary change to step forward and write a letter to us to transcend to adulthood. It is time to cut the umbil- their representative. They want a voice? They can have ical cord. The reason this topic receives no attention is mine, I just sent my email. sign Freddy Adu on loan in January 2007 with a view to a permanent £5m transfer deal following the loan period. Reading, recently promoted to the English Premier League, were also reported to have turned him down, even at a reduced fee of £3m. Division of Graduate Medical Sciences Adu is currently 17 years old and has played 87 times for D.C. United and has been on the score sheet 11 Open House times. He has one appearance for the United States. Saturday, November IX, 2006 In my humble opinion, I do not believe that Adu has the mental 10 a.Ill.- 2:30 p.m. toughness or physical strength to compete in the Premiership. I know School of Medicine, 715 Albany Street, Boston that I tend to bash on American sports and especially football, much to the dismay of my colleague Eric Attend information sessions for Master's degree programs: DeBear, but I just do not believe that Adu can cui it in England. Would he have moved to Europe at an early Bioimaging age, been part of a youth program and had top level coaching, he might Biomedical Forensic Sciences have developed into something even Clinical Investigation more special than Walcott, Owen or Rooney. The fact remains, however, Genetic Counseling that he has had average coaching, and has been a media dummy for Medical Nutrition Sciences Nike - seriously who gives a 14 year old a one million dollar sponsorship Medical Sciences deal? Had he stayed in Ghana, my article would have ended three para- Mental Health and Behavioral Medicine graphs ago, or perhaps I would have been speaking about someone else. • Enjoy a student panel and lunch Or maybe he would be training in a French, Spanish or Italian league • Tour the Boston University Medical Campus with the juniors of AC Milan, Real Madrid or PSG. All I am saying is Please respond bye-mail to/llcdsci(a.bl/.edli or call 617-638-5744. that his development has been post- poned in the US and should he come To learn more about the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences, please Visit to England, clubs will have to pay a lot of money for someone to fill a our website at 1/l1/'11J.IJ/HIIC.bl/.cdli~~/IIS. place in their youth leagues - $5 mil- lion for someone who has scored only II times in the MLS??? I don't think so. Imagine Adu running out ·BOSTON on the pitch against the likes of - Gerrard, Lampard or Robbie Savage UNIVERSITY for that matter. It would put his health at risk. He just isn't tough enough.

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Pele said those lasting , 0 reach the tion in over a decade, when Conn words during the France 1998 World postseason for battled deep into the ECAC Cup Finals when a certain teenage the first time Tournament in 1994. Part of this wonder by the name of Michael since 2002. season's notable Success can certain- Owen erupted on the world's most Manny con- ly be attributed to Head Coach holy football stage and graced histo- tinued to be Joshua Edmed, as he has helped the ry with one of Manny, squad to steadily improve through- World Cup's Timlin finally out his four years with the program. started acting greatest all Edmed is seen jogging around cam- time goals. CHRIS HELMS his age, and pus regularly, but it is in the gym As 1 felt Viewpoint Coco has been with his hard-working squad that he a no-no at the that there was gets the most mileage out of his not much plate. With efforts. The team traveled to th~se problems and several more in going on in Williamstown, Massachusetts this the "World of mind, I have a few suggestions to GERALD past weekend to compete in the Football" and help revive the "Keep the Faith" WOLS NESCAC Tournament at the home I really didn't mentality throughout Red Sox of the top-seeded Williams team. Nation. want to write In the quarterfinals, the Camels an article on the MLS, I decided, Rotation - The projected rotation faced Tufts in what proved to be a after reading the Freddy Adu article ~ithout any off-season acquisitions fiercely competitive match. Ranked on Soccernet.com, that I would write is Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, #5 because of a regular-season tie third game 30-25, but could not With this victory, Conn was able to NESCAC FINAL about three of England's most prom- Jonathon Papelbon, Tim Wakefield, with several teams, Conn went into make it two in a row and lost the avenge their loss (1-3) to Tufts in the STANDINGS ising football players. Ironically, all and Jon Lester (that is, of course, if the match as slight underdogs on fourth, 20-30. Tied at two games regular season. Oyerall three are from three of the top four Lester is 100% healthy after under- Iemn ClllIf. paper against the #4 seeded Jumbos. apiece, the match went to a deciding Although elated with their victo- Will 10-0 25-7 English Clubs-Liverpool, going lymphoma treatment). Schill's The squad from Connecticut did fifth game to 15. Wanting to keep ry and subsequent progression in the Amh 7-3 27-4 Manchester United and Arsenal. not getting any younger, Beckett was have momentum on their side, how- the season going, especially for the tournament, the Camels had little Conn 7-3 20-9 Their success has been well docu- shaky at best last year, and Papelbon ever, coming off of a six game win- sake of their sole senior and co-cap- time to celebrate, as they faced the Tufts 7-3 23-8 mented and critiqued and arguably is far from a sure bet as a starter. ning streak and hoping to keep the tain Jen Romanelli, the Camels unavoidable task of going head to Wes 7-3 19-9 the fact that they were all born 3-5 That being the case, the Sox need to pattern rolling into the later stages of fought with everything they had left. head with #1 seed Williams in the Trin 6-4 16-7 years apart has most definitely make a major push for either Barry the tournament. The Camels got off When all was said and done, the semifinals. Bow 4-6 20-11 helped them develop as players; they Zito or Japanese phenomenon to a strong start, taking the first upset was completed with the Midd 3-7 13-16 were not constantly compared in the Daisuke Matsuzaka. It is rumored game 30-27, but then dropped the Camels coming out on top, 15-9. VOLLEYBALL Bates 2-8 12-19 in the same light with each other, that Roger Clemens is considering a SEE second set 25-30. Continuing this Caitlin Tomaska '09 recorded a team Col 2-8 13-19 something that has been detrimental Beantown return, although it's tough nail-biting pattern, Conn took the high 23 kills and 18 digs in the win. Continued on page seven Ham 0-10 9-21 for America's "wunderkind" - to determine the validity of this Freddy Adu. rumor. If they miss out on Zito and Michael Owen made his debut I Matsuzaka (and if Clemens retires or Women's X-C Places 9th At ECAC Meet for Liverpool against Wimbledon in signs elsewhere), I'd like to see the May 1997, coming on as a substitute Sox pursue free agents like Mark time of 24:29 and Hand came in at and scoring a goal. With an injury to Redman, Ted Lilly, or Gil Meche, or 24:30, good or 41 st and 43rd place, Robbie Fowler, he was thrust imme- better yet, attempt to acquire a guy respectively. In addition, the female diately into action as a first team reg- like Freddy Garcia or Dontrelle Camels had several other solid ular alongside the likes of newcomer Willis via trade. showings at Williams. Paul Ince and playmaker Steve Bullpen - This needs a ton of Allison Bell '09 came in 68th McManaman in the following 1997- ork. So far, the Sox have re-signed place with a time of 25:01 and co- 98 season. Owen ended that cam- Mike Timlin and declined Keith captain Laura Bernardi '07 crossed paign as joint top scorer in the Foulke's option. Manny Delcarmen the finish line at 25:20 which was Premier League, scoring eighteen will assume a more important role good enough for 79th overall. Tara goals (equal with well established and it seems inevitable that Craig Morazzini '09 and Sarah Petit '10 strikers such as Chris Sutton and ,I Hansen will eventually slide into the also ran for Conn, finishing with Dion Dublin), as well as being voted I II closer position. The Sox will go out times of 25:52 and 25:56, respec- the PFA Young Player of the Year by I and pick up a couple of middle tively. All in all, it was a very pro- his fellow professionals. relievers who had nice seasons in ductive day for the Camels. Owen turned out to become one 2006 (like they did last year with Amherst College won the girl's of England's most deadly strikers . Julian Tavarez and Rudy Seanez) event with a remarkable 37 points and feared opponents. He has scored and hope they work out, while rely- and local Route-32 neighbors Coast 36 goals in 80 appearances for the ing on several of the role players Guard Academy came in at second national team. He has been equally they have retained (Javier Lopez, place with 50 points. Caitlin Quinn successful for his club teams, partic- Lenny DiNardo, Kyle Snyder, etc.). of the Coast Guard Academy was ipating in 262 first class league They should pick up a guy like the individual 6k overall winner games and scoring 138 goals. Danyz Baez for depth and as possi- with a time of 22 minutes and 57 Michael Owen is currently 27 years ble insurance for Hansen if he can't seconds. old. close right away. If Hansen is a long Both the men's and Following Owen from the city of way away from closing, I'd like to women's Cross Country teams will Liverpool comes the second of my see the Sox make a solid attempt to return to Massachusetts this week- English "wunderkinder." Wayne acquire Brad Lidge or Eric Gagne (if end to compete in the New England Rooney has set the football stage 1- he's truly healthy after those elbow Division III Championship at alight in his short yet fruitful career. problems in 2004 and 2005). Springfield College. Rooney gained national prominence Infield - Alex Gonzalez and in October 2002, when he became Both the men's end women's cross country teams competed in the BCACChampionships at Williams College, following NESCACs(Mitchell). Mark Loretta both filed for free the youngest goa] scorer in the histo- By Eric DeBear agency and it's likely that neither utes and 17 seconds, good for 133rd came in second with 88 points and UPCOMING ry of the Premiership at 16 years and place out of 260 total runners. will be back, unfortunately. Dustin staff writer Amherst College rounded out the REGIONAL MEETS 360 days while playing for Everton Pedroia, who will have a legitimate Silverman was only three minutes top three with 126 points. F.e. (though this record has since The Connecticut College Men's off the pace of Vassar College's shot at earning Rookie of the Year The Women's Cross Country been surpassed twice). His goal Colin Sanders who won the Men's honors next season, will serve as the 'and Women's Cross Country teams team also participated in against then-champions Arsenal was both competed in the ECAC sectional at a time of 26 minutes and Williamstown last weekend. 11/11 New England team's second basemen and I see the a last-minute winner and brought to Championship last weekend. The 6 seconds. Both Noonan and Heinz Competing in the 6k race, the Division III Sox making a big push for Julio an end the London side's 30-match meet, held in Williamstown, had solid afternoons finishing 137th Camels finished an impressive 9th , Lugo to anchor the infield at short- Championship @ unbeaten run. At the end of 2002, he Massachusetts by Williams College, and 156th overall, respectively. place out of 40 teams. Conn had stop. Gonzalez is better defenSively, Springfield, MA, Men @ won the BBC Sports Young featured many schools throughout Noonan finished 12 seconds behind seven runners in last weekend's but Lugo would bring a more versa- Personality of the Year award. On the the Northeast. Silverman with a time of 29: 19 and meet, all of whom contributed to a 11:00 a.m., Women @ Boxing Day of 2002 he "achieved" tile bat to the lineup. Alex Cora Just , more years and the Three runners competed in the Heinz came in another 29 seconds successful day. Melissa Lacey '09 12:00 p.m, the record of becoming the youngest signed on for two championship for the Connecticut after Noonan at 29:48. was the pace-setter for the Camel player ever to be sent off in a depth he brings is a huge plus. College Men's team; Tyler Furthermore, the hosts, Williams team, as she finished 26th in the Premiership game. This is also his thi get messy is at first Where ngs . ubi' Silverman '08, James Noonan '09, College, won the ECAC overall field with a time of just over 11/18 NCAA Division III only standing record in the Everton o d base. t love Kevm Yo IS and th IT I think the and Peter Heinz '09. Furthermore, Championship men's event with 31 24 minutes (24:01). Championship @ books. Rooney has also figured d Mike Lowell, but 1 Silverman, who hails from Redding, points overall. Eph runners claimed However, teammates Colleen prominently in recent England inter- ::am needs more offensive produc- Wilmington CoUege, Men Connecticut, was the first Camel fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh in MacPhee '10 and Kerry Hand '09 @ 11:00 a.m., Women @ runner to finish the 8k course. The the race, helping their team to the were right behind their fellow SEEToo Young? SEE" I Were GM junior finished the race in 29 min- victory. The College of New Jersey Camel. MacPhee fininished with a 12:00 p.m, Continl/ed on page seven Continued on page se~'efl Camel Scoreboard Men's Hockey Men's Basketball M&WSwimming 11/17 @ Williams, 7:00 p.m. 11/17 @ Rutgers Tourney, 5:30 p.m. 11/18 @ Tufts University, 1:00 p.m. /18 @ Middlebury, 4;00 p.m. 11/18 @ Rutgers Tourney, 2/4;00 p.m. 12/2-3 Camel Invitational 11 Tourney @ Amherst, 4:00 p.m. 11/21 MIT, 7:00 p.m. 1/5 vs. Grinnell @ Naples, Fla. 11/25 Ben McCabe

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