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See Page 2 See Page 8 See Page 10 Rise Against Rape continues Bates debate continues to win pm in Alumni House on Campus Av- KATIE SGARRO enue. This is striking given the team’s ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR success against teams with competitive the conversation try-outs. The Bates debate team remains an “Other competitive teams tend to undergraduate debate powerhouse. The have a cutthroat, win-at-all-costs ap- team is ranked 14th in the country and proach to debating, whereas our team 19th internationally. Last month, the puts a high premium on actually foster- Bates Brooks Quimby Debate Council ing intellectual discourse (as opposed to added two more victories to its season. merely relying on strategic rhetoric or Team president Ben Smith ’13 and team sneaky tactics). I think Bates students vice president Cat Djang ’13 beat out join the team initially with a desire to 43 other teams to win the King’s Col- participate in fruitful dialectic conversa- lege Tournament. Bates’ success did not tions, and that translates very well into stop there. As their teammates were busy true competitive debating skills,” ex- winning in New York, Taylor Blackburn plained Djang. ’15, director of novice affairs for the Their philosophy is certainly work- team, and Matt Summers ’15 clinched ing. In addition to Djang and Smith, another win for Bates at the Providence the debate team has managed to mold College Debate Tournament in Rhode many students into talented debaters Island. including Blackburn and Summers. The These two victories demonstrate the pair recently took first in the varsity cat- Bates debate team’s versatility. The team egory of the Providence College tourna- excels under both the British Parliamen- ment. Their pool consisted of ten varsity tary style (BP) of debate and the Ameri- teams including another Bates team. can Parliamentary style (APDA) of de- Jack Stewart ’14 and Victoria Sliwa ’14 bate. The BP style uses fixed motions finished eighth. Summers also placed announced at the beginning of each third in the varsity speaker category. round and allots 15 minutes of prep “Winning the Providence College time for teams to prepare. Under this Tournament was really exciting. We style, teams receive rankings (1 through beat some of the best debaters in the 4, with 1 being the best) and individ- country during elimination rounds and ual speaker scores. The debate spans 6 the final round was probably the most rounds. On the other hand, the APDA COURTESY PHOTO/MICHAEL BRADLEY impassioned round that I’ve been in. style pits one team directly against an- victims of domestic violence,” explained Not to discredit all Bates men, of The victory also bumped us up to 11th GRACE PEZZELLA other (4 debaters in total). Unlike the Kern. “She was doing a flash mob and course. Many were visibly disturbed place in the country and within strik- MANAGING NEWS EDITOR BP style, the APDA does not have fixed volunteered for our event at Bates.” when Regan and Kern told them a few ing distance of 10th, something that a motions allowing for the Government On Valentines Day, the two girls facts about their cause, and seemed in- Bates team has only done once in recent Statistically speaking, one in three team to choose the case topic. The Op- worked with members of the commu- terested to learn more. Still, attendance memory,” said Summers. women is a victim of sexual assault in position then has the chance to ask nity to host Rise Against Rape, an event shows that interest does not necessarily Blackburn and Summers have her lifetime. For homo- or bisexual men, questions and must defend the status meant to empower and inform women translate to action. logged an impressive record over the that number is two in five. And in the quo or a counterproposal. about the realities of sexual and domes- “The boys who were there came be- past two years. The team has broken to modern college community that focuses “I prefer the BP because it allows tic violence. Posted on the walls of the cause they had talked with their close varsity outrounds at all 5 tournaments on “hookup culture” and deemphasizes for a fairer debate since all teams have 280 basement were facts about assault, friends about the issues,” said Kern. It they have attended this year. At Har- personal responsibility, sexual assault the same amount of time to generate gun ownership, partner violence, and seemed as if most participants had been vard, one of the largest and most pres- is a real problem. Beginning in the fall analysis spontaneously after the reso- the discrepancies between domestic vio- affected in some personal way. tigious tournaments, the team reached and continuing through last week, Bates lution is read. Also, because there are lence against men and against women. Both girls recognized that while the the semifinals. Like Djang and Smith, has hosted a series of forums at which more teams, there also tends to be more Participants were encouraged to write event was successful in terms of getting the team truly enjoys debating together. students may share stories and make interesting argument development and down reasons for attending on a long people to come, it is just the begin- “Matt and I have debated together suggestions for change in a safe space. clash. The adjudication process is also piece of parchment paper tacked in a ning. “The idea was to have a fun event since the very beginning of our time on The forums are serious, and rely on dis- superior because the judge or judg- central location. where people could dance and relax and the team as freshman. We’ve cultivated cussion to work through some of the ing panel gives oral feedback after the Volunteers from Women’s Wisdom think about women’s independence and a way of communicating and pushing more complicated topics that stem from round,” said Djang. completed their flash mob, to cheers honor the victims,” said Kern. “It was a each other that means we’re always get- sexual violence. Djang and Smith certainly thrive and laughter from the audience. “It was great first step.” ting better. It doesn’t hurt that he’s one In an effort to continue the mo- under the BP style. The last BP tour- nice that this was the highlight instead How does this event fit in with of my best friends, either,” said Black- mentum that these forums have started nament they participated in prior to of an a cappella group,” noted Kern. “It other campus efforts, from the forums burn. to build, sophomores Emily Regan and the King’s College Tournament was gets Bates students realizing that our and hearings to last weekend’s “Party The team still has several additional Caroline Kern decided to host an event the World Universities Debate Cham- community is pretty cool, and has a lot with Consent”? Regan and Kern believe APDA tournaments and the National of their own. pionships at which the duo earned 18 to offer.” that different events are meant to reach Championship in April. Blackburn and “It started in a hair salon,” Regan points over 9 rounds to take 45th place While the event was well-attend- different demographics. The forums are Summers are still striving for the perfect admitted. She was reading a magazine – an enormous accomplishment on col- ed, Kern and Regan noticed a distinct mostly attended by the same group of end to a terrific season. and noticed a cause, promoted by Anne lege debate’s grandest stage. Djang and gender divide, with far more female people, whereas Rise Against Rape was “One of our goals for the rest of the Hathaway, called One Billion and Ris- Smith attribute their success to hard participants than male. The girls de- largely targeted at women. Although season is to make our way into the top ing, meant to raise awareness about work and a genuine passion for debate. scribed their tabling process as difficult; the success of the dance as a way of con- ten, which could happen this coming violence against women. Regan decided “Ben and I began debating together their friends would stop and promise to struing a message about consent that weekend at the Stanford tournament. that, as her service learning project for our freshman year, and had our first suc- come, but it was more challenging to was positive and not trite is still up in Another is to break into elimination a Women, Culture and Health course, cesses as Novices (first-year debaters). hold male attention. the air, people went. And if people are rounds at the National Championship. she would host a similar event at Bates. We’re great friends, so I think that really “It definitely is a very women-based talking about consent and sexual assault Finally, and this relates to our other Kern became involved shortly after. helps us communicate, especially when movement,” said Regan, “and that’s and recognizing that there is a problem, goals, is an effort to put ourselves in a “On the website, it connected us it comes time for constructive criticism kind of a problem. It’s important for then that is a step in the right direction. position where we can make a run to be with people in Lewiston. Clara is the of each other. We also both love debat- women to stand up for themselves, but A baby step, maybe, but a step nonethe- the number 1 team in the country dur- head of the Women’s Wisdom Center, ing, and so we have a high level of com- the men need to be involved, too. And less. ing our Junior or Senior year, something a safe space for women who have been mitment to working hard. I’d say it pays it was hard to get men to listen to us.” which a Bates team has never done be- off,” said Djang. fore,” said Summers. One defining characteristic of the Apart from achieving great success, Bates debate team is its emphasis on the Bates debate team has fostered a sin- inclusivity. The team is open to all stu- cere love of debate. dents regardless of previous experience. “[Debate is] my favorite part of The truth about Bates’ (Djang herself had no public speaking Bates. Successes like these are great, but experience prior to joining the team her the friendships I have both on my team freshman year.) Anyone interested in and people from other schools makes it joining can attend a practice on Mon- endowment days, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:10 See DEBATE, PAGE 6 at 11.4 percent, the Bates Fund (annual spend the corpus [of the endowment]. KATIE SGARRO fundraisers) at 6.8 percent, and other We can spend on returns – we spend ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR revenue (including sales in the book- about 5 percent. Some of our peers store, dining, aid from the government) might be able to take more risks,” ex- Despite its high sticker price, Bates at 9.1 percent. plained Beckmann. continues to have one of the lowest en- At $216 million (as of June 2012), Bates’ endowment causes the insti- dowments among competitive liberal Bates’ endowment is low compared to tution to have a higher fee dependency arts institutions. Tis was confirmed in its peers. For instance, several peer insti- than its peers. (Fee dependency is the the recent Student Government Spon- tutions have endowments in the billions actual amount the institution relies on sored Budget Forum. On February 5th, including Williams College ($1.8 bil- or what comes from students). As of Terry Beckmann, Vice President for Fi- lion), Amherst College ($1.64 billion), June 30, 2012, Bates’ fee dependency nance and Administration, and Doug Wellesley College ($1.44 billion) and is 70.1 percent – significantly higher Ginevan, Assistant Vice President for Smith College ($1.41 billion). Further- than Bowdoin College (50.3 percent), Financial Planning and Analysis, pre- more, the endowment per student at Middlebury College (58.6 percent), and sented on Bates’ endowment and its Bates ($122,000) pales in comparison Colby College (64.7 percent). impact on the college budget. After re- to the same statistic at peer institutions However, it should be noted that viewing many charts, graphs, and statis- such as Pomona College ($1,000,000). having a higher fee dependency is not tics, the problem became clear – Bates’ This is not a crack – this is a chasm. all bad. less than impressive endowment is crip- “The main reason for the difference “We did not suffer as immediately pling its budget. compared to our peers is gifts. In the from the stock market downturn as our Bates’ budget is currently about 80’s it was very close but they took off peers as only about 11 percent of our $100 million. The college draws the and we stayed flat. We didn’t get [gifts] budget comes from our endowment majority of its revenue from students before the stock market went up. They where many of our peers rely on their Ben Smith ’13 and Cat Djang ’13 at King’s College. BROOKS QUIMBY DEBATE and families (72.7 percent). This is got more and more of them. We can’t supplemented by endowment spending See ENDOWMENT, PAGE 6 COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE Forum The Bates Student March 6, 2013 2 Why so serious? Political The Saudi Aftermath: correctness gone wild A personsal discovery MacFarlane started the Oscars with Going back to the Oscars. The NERISSA BROBBEY a disclaimer to how the night was going Quvenzhané in Quvenzhané Wallis is a of Islam ASSISTANT FORUM EDITOR to end and everything that followed was very unique name. For those who do not unison. There was no black or white, no rehearsed comedy. If you don’t like it, know her, Wallis is the youngest woman ADNAN SHAMI SHAH rich or poor, and no strong or weak, but STAFF WRITER We live in an age where every Tom, then don’t watch, especially if you are to be nominated for Best Actress at the only a sense of unity in diversity amidst Dick, and Harry can give their two cents not a fan of Family Guy. Not all humor age of nine for her role as Hushpuppy the people of all cultures who were pres- “I think it’s naive to pray for world on a matter via Facebook or Twitter and is to everyone’s taste but to storm the in the Beasts of the Southern Wild. I ent. Before visiting the holy mosques, peace if we’re not going to change the make it go viral. As a result, all sorts web with anger over an event that did have heard it pronounced many times I had heard a lot about the differences form in which we live,” Godfrey Reggio of intolerance and political correctness not even offend the women in ques- and I still can’t pronounce it. Present- and the inequalities between men and Last short term I had the oppor- goes around to shape our thought to the tion is too much. I understand that the ers during the Oscars resorted to call- women that existed in Islamic cultures. tunity to travel to Saudi Arabia for a point that I ask myself; can some people shocked reactions from Naomi Watts ing her “Little Q” to deal with the pro- But I always asked myself whether these month with a team of Bates Students just lighten up? It’s not all that requires and Charlize Theron were taped in ad- nunciation. ‘It is rude, unprofessional differences are an inherent part of Islam and experience Saudi culture through negative criticism and attack. vance and included. For those who don’t and borderline racist to not even try to as a religion or whether they are prod- the lens of Anthropology. It was an en- I start this article with Seth Mac- believe me, they were wearing different pronounce her name properly.’ tweeted ucts of other aspects of cultures where riching and life-changing chapter in my Farlane’s most recent controversy at dresses from the red carpet and Theron viewer James Francis Flynn. “This insis- Islam can be found. life, as it allowed me to experience a dif- the Academy Awards. With his “We was supposed to be backstage preparing tence on not using Quvenzhané’s name In the mosques of Mecca and Me- ferent side of myself, which I had always saw your Boobs” song, he joked about for her dance. Why so serious? is an extension of that ‘why aren’t you dina, men and women prayed together; wanted to explore. how some actresses went topless in films Another sexism row recently was at white?’ backlash.” writes Tracy Clayton there was no separation in any of the ar- Since I am from a multi-ethnic fam- and he went on to list them out. The the Daytona 500. Actor James Franco for Uptown. Yes it is lazy and unprofes- eas I visited. The abaya, the black dress ily, I always wanted to understand both Vulture’s Margaret Lyons soon wrote an was elected as Grand Marshall of the sional for a paid presenter to not bother all Saudi women must wear in public, the Hindu and the Muslim cultures that article about how MacFarlane’s article race. All he said was “Drivers…and researching the red carpet attendees but was not mandatory; it was a matter I belonged to. Raised in Nepal, which was “dehumanizing and humiliating” Danica…start your engines.” A simple is it really racist? Her name is part fu- of personal choice. According to the is a mainly Hindu nation, I experienced and how “the biggest night in film being shout out to a friend, the first female sion of her parent’s first names and part Qur’an, women should dress modestly, the Hindu religion more fully. At times dedicated to alienating, excluding, and driver to take part in this race, set Twit- Swahili for fairy. So it is a totally made- and that’s what I saw in the mosques. my efforts to understand Hinduism debasing women.” Yes it is true Holly- ter alight with anger with critics calling up name that is not pronounced as it is That convinced me that the Qur’an is were satisfying for me, fulfilling my de- wood is still a man’s world. More men out sexism and a gross deviation from spelled. But, again, why so serious? interpreted differently in many different sire to understand that part of my in- than women win Oscars every year. the usual line “Ladies and Gentlemen, You’ll be damned if you do, and cultures where Islam is practiced. heritance, but at other times I was left Yes the song was immature. But it was start your engines.” “His command… damned if you don’t. Everyone is enti- The practice of Islam in one place with bitterness at not being able to learn satire. Satire is mockery. The actresses, can easily be interpreted as implying tled to an opinion but some conclusions is not necessarily themed as it is in an- more about the other half of my inheri- as part of their job of choice, chose to that Danica was not a ‘driver’ like the are just too far-fetched. Mainstream other part of the world. Politics, history tance. I felt like my life was running on appear nude on film and MacFarlane, men who made up the rest of the field.” thinking has become so rigid that any- and economy also shape the way Islam one wheel, so our trip to Saudi Arabia in his usual manner, did nothing but wrote James Nye for the Daily Mail. “I one outside the politically correct force is manifested in different countries in was a good opportunity for me to add state what we already know and turned know…Franco didn’t mean it, but he field is in trouble. Besides, there are different times. People have used the the second wheel to my life, and the it into comedy; because we did actu- definitely butchered the most famous worse, more pending concerns out there Qur’an to justify evil acts, just as they perfect chance to explore the religion ally see them topless. This is the type of words in #NASCAR...” tweeted blogger to pick at that are probably not getting have used the Bible and other religious and culture of Islam. touchy-touchy, knee-jerk reaction femi- Chris Credendine in complaint. the attention they need. texts. However, this does not justify bi- Before going to Saudi Arabia, I had nism that gets bad press. ased and negative stereotypes about Is- some knowledge of Islam, but this trip lam or the 1.6 billion Muslims around provided me with invaluable experienc- the world who practice this faith. Such es: traveling to Mecca and Medina and stereotypes only lead to the formation of performing Umraah. Mecca and Me- unjust societies, inequalities, and racial dina, the two holiest cities in the Islamic stereotyping between different groups, Obama’s Brainy Plan world, are the destinations of the Hajj and thus threatens our entire humanity. Activity Map as unfeasible and a misus- HCP uses specialized MRI machines and Umraah, two forms of pilgrimage My experiences demonstrate that it CURTIS REINGOLD age of research capital. Many prominent to map connections between neurons performed by Muslims from all over the CO-MANAGING FORUM EDITOR is not wise to harbor stereotypes about researchers have spoken out against the (brain cells) on a mesoscale – that is, on world. They host 2 to 3 million visitors other cultures or religions based on project. Their concerns fall usually fall a level of specificity in which connec- every year. With their magnificent beau- Three weeks ago, an article in the limited information or knowledge. We into one of two categories: financial tions between groups of similar neurons ty, the Sacred Mosque in Mecca and the New York Times revealed that the are responsible for opposing these ste- concerns or technological concerns. are mapped rather than individual neu- Prophet’s Mosque in Medina convey Obama administration will propose a reotypes every way we can. An excel- The financial worries primarily fo- rons. This map of connections is known power, serenity, peace and unity and massive scientific undertaking known lent way to shatter unfair stereotypes is cus on the hit that the National Insti- as a structural connectome. The Brain stand as symbols of harmony among as the Brain Activity Map, a project to meet people from different cultures, tute of Health (NIH) has taken during Activity Map would piggyback off of people. with a ten-year goal of building a func- and try to understand the way members the spending cuts of the recent seques- the HCP while taking the research to My visit there gave me insight into tional map of the activity of all 100 bil- of those cultures experience the world. tration. As the primary source of federal a whole new level. Rather than a struc- the experience of the Muslim pilgrim- lion neurons (brain cells) in the human My trip to Saudi Arabia and to funding for biomedical research in the tural connectome that cannot take into age, as I could see people from all around brain. The article, written by John Mar- US, the NIH would be the primary fi- account the constant changing of neural the globe sitting together, praying in See ISLAM, PAGE 3 koff, describes a joint project between nancial contributor for the Brain Activ- connections, the Activity Map would both federal and private research agen- ity Map. However, the NIH’s budget be a functional connectome. It would cies to explore aspects of normal and was cut by 5.1%, a certainly non-sig- map patterns and sequences of brain abnormal brain function such as con- nificant amount that could impact the activity and correlate it with the result- sciousness, disease, and perception at a Out of tragedy is Institute’s ability to fund such a large ing behavior or cognition. Additionally, cost of $300 million per year. project. The $300 million per year cost, the Map would be on a microscale level Since the publication of Markoff’s while less than the total cost of the Hu- meaning that it would track every indi- article, the Brain Activity Map has been man Genome Project, would take away vidual neuron. These lofty goals seem compared to the Human Genome Proj- born triumph funding for other research not related even loftier when taking into account ect, a similar undertaking in terms of size to the Map. Analysis from Rockefeller that scientists can only record activity and cost. The Human Genome Project is injected. University shows that the cost would from tens of neurons at a time. For the SCOTT OLEHNIK was an international effort throughout The best option, then, is to change take funding away from 750 labs per Brain Activity Map to exist, techniques CO-MANAGING FORUM EDITOR the ‘90s that culminated in the com- public perception and understanding. year. Biologist Michael Eisen, an advi- to record from many thousands or even plete map of the human genome - the Indeed, as ideas about death, dying, and sor for ENCODE (another massive millions of neurons would be necessary. Troy Pappas’ final gift, as many DNA-based genetic code that is found illness change, so too does the public’s government-funded scientific project), Many of these above concerns can may or may not know, was the incred- in every cell in the human body. Indeed perceptions about what it means to go wrote about the importance of smaller be remedied through simple changes. ibly important, and oft-forgotten gift George Church, a molecular biologist to the grave less than whole, so to speak. research projects in a recent blog post: Perhaps the goal of the brain activity of organ donation. This is one of the at Harvard who helped create the Hu- If we look at this process as a whole, “American biology research achieved map should not be to map the human most important gifts that one can give, man Genome Project, is also helping to then, the last piece of the puzzle is the greatness because we encouraged in- brain, but to map the brain of an animal bequeathing complex biological mate- plan the Brain Activity Map. Church’s undeniable good that comes out of do- dividual scientists to pursue the ques- with much fewer neurons. Animals in- rial so that one might live, when you involvement bodes well for the Human nation. In Pappas’ case, we know of a tions that intrigued them and the NIH, cluding the fruit fly (135,000 neurons) yourself cannot. The article recently Activity Map, since the Human Ge- man who received his left hand. After NSF and other agencies gave them the or zebrafish (~1 million neurons in the published tells the story of Troy’s own nome Project was a monumental suc- being horribly injured in the Station resources to do so”. As a whole, Eisen central nervous system), two animals donation, and the disabled man who cess. According to the National Institute nightclub fire, Joe Kinan was left disfig- writes that “Big Science” should not that are commonly used in science re- benefitted from a new hand. of Health, in 2010 the genomic map- ured and disabled. Through the process take priority over investigator-drive re- search, have been proposed as alterna- Organ donation is, I would say, a ping industry born from the Genome I have been describing, Kinan was given search. tive to the human brain with 100 billion moral imperative, a dictate of pure rea- Project generated $67 billion in United Pappas’ hand in order to restore sme of The technological concerns are neurons. The fact that existing technol- son, as Immanuel Kant would argue. States economic output while support- the autonomy and functionality that also numerous, the most prominent of ogy cannot meet the goals of the Brain Modern medicine can do so much, ing over 300,000 jobs. Even President was lacking in Kinan’s life. which is that the technology to map out Activity Map does not seem to concern but it is also so limited. We can mend Obama himself mentioned the Project The results are nothing short of the activity of the entire brain simply the scientists behind the project either. bones, replace a heart with a machine, in his State of the Union address, citing astounding. In videos posted by the has not yet been invented. Some The Story Landis, one of the researchers be- and lengthen life, but for all of these tri- statistics that showed that “every dollar Providence Journal, Kinan has remark- Human Connectome Project (HCP) is hind the Brain Activity Map, said in an umphs we still understand that the best we invested to map the human genome able dexterity and strength in a hand a similar undertaking to the Brain Ac- interview with Medscape Medical News replacement for human tissue is more returned $140 to our economy”. that is, for all intents and purposes, not tivity Map in that it is an NIH-funded that one of the goals of the project was human tissue, not plastics or metals. Despite these upsides, many promi- his own. We see him using his fine mo- project aiming to map the complete Over 100,000 people are cur- nent scientists have critiqued the Brain rently waiting for an organ, and 18 of tor skills to complete a puzzle and but- connectivity of the human brain. The See OBAMA, PAGE 4 them will die each day waiting for an ton his shirt, and he is truly grateful for organ that never comes. While many what he has been given. people associate organ donation with The case for organ donation, no The Bates Student About Us a deceased donor the fact is that organ matter how one looks at it, is the hu- Editor-in-Chief: Alex Daugherty ARTS AND LEISURE The Student is published weekly by the donation from a living donor is just as man element. It always has been and Editor-in-Chief Jordan Banez Managing Editor: Michelle Pham students of Bates College when college important. it always will be. I can sit here, throw Assistant Editor: Lydia O’Brien is in session. The Student reserves the That Troy and his family thought around statistics, preach, and harp all Business Manager: Brent Talbott right not to print any article and to edit with such foresight and donated his I want, but it means nothing without Business Manager: Kat Dorian SPORTS for clarity and length. organs, even in the face of such ter- understanding how these types of acts Webmaster: Qianli Xiao Managing Editor: Alex Henrie ribly tragedy, is a testament to human affect human beings. Distribution Manager: Adnan Shami Shah Assistant Editor: Doug Steinberg Staff editorials represent the majority Troy Pappas’ accident, tragic of, but not necessarily all, the views of strength and will. A selfless act, in a time when humans want nothing more though it was, is just such a case. Born FORUM PHOTO the editorial board. 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On Saturday, organizers from aspects of consent such as sexual assault. confusing term, but just because the students attending. By offering a con- “I can’t speak for the entire move- Colby and Bates brought Colby’s Party While other groups that focus on con- movement does not have specific goals versation of consent along with copious ment but the party itself was counter- With Consent to Chase Hall. The ques- sent in a different way are necessary, such as eliminating alcohol related sexu- amounts of live music, the movement productive,” said sophomore Jordan tion on many Batesies’ minds leading Party With Consent was able to capture al assault, does not mean that the move- can reach out to students that do not Becker. “I don’t understand what it ac- up to the event was, “What exactly is the attention of the Bates campus in a ment is unimportant. consider themselves “activists” on the tually accomplished; it brought up the Party with Consent?” way that other groups and movements “Consent is important and produc- issue. issues without discussing them in a co- “Party With Consent is a move- did not do. tive discourse surrounding the issue is “I think that resources that already herent way.” ment that brings excitement to the so- Perhaps this was a product of Party important but I think there are some exist on campus are really important, However, Party With Consent is cial culture of campuses and communi- With Consent maintaining a visible rhetorical problems with organizing but people aren’t willing to attend them not really about the party, it is about ties through focusing on what you can presence on campus before the event. a party around consent and trivializ- in the same way as a party,” said Black- the discussion that such a large campus do and what you can look forward to. However, the unique nature of the event ing the issue,” said sophomore Taylor burn. “Hopefully it will lead to people event can generate around the issue of By developing comfort and safety in as a party with lots of live music and col- Blackburn. supporting movements around cam- consent. party atmospheres, Party With Consent laboration between Colby, Bates, and There was some worry that Party pus.” That is why the weeklong forum ensures optimal levels of fun and safety Bowdoin did more to build anticipa- with Consent emphasizes consent solely While attending Party With Con- this week to discuss campus culture sur- for everyone involved.” This is the of- tion, and more importantly, discussion. in partying situations and does not fo- sent on Saturday in Chase Hall, I no- rounding sexual assault along with the ficial definition of the movement from In the week leading up to the event cus on the fact that consent is impor- ticed a party that was not that different visibility of a campus-wide party is so Party With Consent’s website, and I’ll there was a vibrant discussion through- tant in any social interaction among from any other Bates weekend func- important because it has the chance to admit it left me a bit confused. out campus and even on Party With individuals. The organizers of Party tion. There was plenty of hooking up, become the impetus for change. All It appears that from the mission Consent’s Facebook page about the With Consent stressed that the event is den-eating, and drunkenness to be had movements around controversial issues statement, Party With Consent wants to goals for the event and whether center- an introduction to the topic of sexual along with some great live music. have flaws, and Party With Consent cer- focus on the fun things that can happen ing the discussion on consent around misconduct for individuals that do not When looking at Party With Con- tainly has them, but it does not mean in social situations and does not want partying is a good idea. think about or do not know a lot about sent solely from the perspective of the that we should not support a movement the conversation around consent to cen- “While our mission emphasizes re- consent. party, the movement does very little to that seeks to reach out to those who are ter on negative aspects of consent. spect and responsibility, our goals are Bringing in the entire campus to the advance a culture where consent is an otherwise under or uninformed. This is a worthy goal that distin- not to decrease partying, but increase discussion is important to Party With expectation for any social interaction. guishes Party With Consent from the the amounts of consensual partying,” Consent. Past efforts of dealing with The party may have some benefits for lectures, panel discussions, and advo- states the Party With Consent website. consent and sexual assault have seen the inter-school relations and promoting cacy groups that focus on the negative Consensual partying is another same dedicated group of mostly female student-run music.

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Addressing sexual assault in the American Armed Forces tary careers. In an effort to forget what “bystander intervention” program is KRISTEN DOERER happened, only a few women reported supposed to teach sailors and soldiers CONTRIBUTING WRITER their sexual abuse with the rest left to how to intervene when situations be- suffer from post-traumatic stress disor- gin to look dangerous and is supposed One in five female veterans is sexu- der with few to no people understand- to address the climate for tolerance of ally abused during service, a Defense ing the cause. sexual abuse. Department study showed. Now take General Mark A. Welsh, the Air The military has tried to create four of your friends and come to terms Force chief of staff, asked, “Why, on the awareness of sexual assault by introduc- with the fact that if you were all in worst day of their life, don’t they come ing a poster campaign. But how influen- the military, one out of the five of you forward? ... That’s the heart of the prob- tial can a poster be? would be sexually assaulted. lem. People don’t feel comfortable com- In the documentary “The Invis- How can this be tolerated? In an ing forward, and they do not routinely ible War,” the film accuses the military American Forces Press Service in 2012, report either sexual assault or sexual ha- of failing to act effectively. Opening Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta rassment, and that is one of the biggest with heart wrenching stories of victim’s vowed to fight against sexual assault in problems we have.” abuses, it moves to veterans’ suffering of the military claiming, “to do everything Senior Air Force commanders be- post-traumatic stress disorder and their we can to reduce and prevent sexual as- lieve that a weak command structure failure to be granted disability aid from sault, to make victims of sexual assault and a climate of fear among female per- the military. feel secure enough to report this crime sonnel lead to the climate of widespread To his credit, General Welsh spoke without fear of retribution or harm to abuse. General Welsh also believed cer- to the Air Force’s wing commanders and their career, and to hold the perpetrators tain activities led to this climate, stat- sat them down to watch “The Invisible appropriately accountable.” ing: “A young man who routinely binge War.” Will this have a difference? Or But has this happened? drinks and loses control of himself is go- will Lackland scandal and other sexual At Lackland air force base in Texas, ing to conduct bad behavior. That bad assault stories end as just another scan- 32 instructors allegedly sexually as- behavior could result in sexual assault. dal? saulted 62 recruits. While innocent Let’s stop the binge drinking.” With new gains made to women’s until proven guilty, these instructors But is this just an excuse? Is not the equality in the armed forces with the face harsh punishments—one instruc- real problem the culture around sexual lifted ban on women in combat roles, tor faces life in prison for the rape of a assault and rape. Rape does not exist in the military needs to take a stronger female recruit. Many of these cases were every society—it is not simply, a part of stance on sexual assault. The military not reported until months or years after human nature. What is the culture at must look after all of its personnel, not the assault. military bases that allows these crimes? just its men. To continue to tolerate In an interview done by the New Congress, in this year’s National sexual assault, the military will lose the York Times, Virginia Messick, a victim Defense Authorization Act attempts American people’s trust and respect. of rape at Lackland spoke of the prob- to fight sexual abuse in the military by More than a handful of men who lems in reporting sexual assault: prohibiting the recruiting of anyone fight for our nation are sexual offenders “How am I supposed to go about convicted of felony sexual assault, sepa- and rapists. Men, who as soldiers, fight reporting something,” asked Ms. Mes- rating convicted sex offenders from the for our nation and the rights of its peo- sick, “when the person I’m supposed to military, and improving reporting on ple are actively taking away the rights report to is the person who raped me?” sexual assault cases. But these are vague and human dignity of other American Reporting sexual assault to one’s terms that seem to offer real aid to the soldiers by sexually assaulting them. rapist is clearly not an option. Many fight against sexual abuse in the military. This is an eerie irony that the military believed that speaking out about sexual The military has embraced a “by- department needs to address swiftly and assault would be an end to their mili- stander intervention” program. This vehemently. The Bates Student March 6, 2013 Forum 4 Is celibacy to blame for sexual assault in the Catholic Church?

do the unthinkable, like drinking urine. GRETCHEN SELLEG Suffering from built-up sexual depriva- CONTRIBUTING WRITER tion has lead many trusted clergymen to harm and manipulate children, leading Believe it or not, it has been 600 to years of psychological pain. Perhaps years since a pope has resigned. 600 it is time to rethink celibacy and allow years! With a long history of scandal and for marriage and family life for clergy- crime, I applaud Pope Benedict XVI for men. Huffington Post Canada blogger, his courage to resign, which has come to Qais Ghanem is correct in asserting symbolize the guilt of priests worldwide that, “non-Catholic clergy, who do not as well as a step apology for years of co- marry are presumably equally dedicated vert sexual assault within the Church. If to God and their church.” To these non- Pope Benedict XVI is to take the fall for Catholic clergy, God is not condemning the rest of the Catholic Church, I see their sexual experiences. Thus, in look- no problem in taking the criminals he ing past or ignoring that act of sexual represents with him, which will bring intercourse, the non-Catholic priests are change from the ground up and prevent seen as both life-givers and revered lead- a legacy of sexual assault from persist- ers of their faith. ing. One policy change seems clear: The Ending required celibacy would Catholic Church needs to put an end end insatiable sexual deprivation, but to the dogmatic practice of celibacy and also allowing priests to have families will allow clergymen to marry and have chil- foster paternal respect for children. This dren. argument already exists within the celi- While the Catholic religion is built bacy debate and comes directly from a TUFTS SUMMER SESSION 2013 heavily on celibacy, allowing priests clergy member. Cardinal Keith O’Brien, and other leaders in the church to have recently resigned from his clergy re- partners and families may help to eradi- sponsibilities in Scotland, said that he prepare. eXpaND. Develop. cate sexual abuse within the Church. realizes “that many priests have found it Celibacy was not a requirement until difficult to cope with celibacy… and felt the twelveth-century with the advent the need of companion… and a family of Cathari sect, which taught Docetist of their own.” Returning to the idea of Christristology, which assumed that paternal respect for children, raising a Christ “only appeared to assume the family will more likely instill love for all flesh.” Physical matter and the human human being, rendering sexual desires body became a disgusting and super- for children almost impossible. Fur- ficial representation of the beautiful thermore, raising a family in a way that and godly human spirit. The dualist respects the Catholic doctrines and also teachings of the Cathari soon gave way accepts human desires as natural process to the practice of celibacy, in which fosters new concepts of human sexuality the church leaders gave up sexual de- in burgeoning generations. sire in order to devote their body and Rather than a dirty and crude act of soul to God and his Sermon. flesh, sexual desire has the potential to In theory, the refusal to act on carnal become a symbol for spirituality and life school of arts and sciences | school of engineering desires is an effective way to focus on within the Church. faith, but it is apparent that it is easier As a result, rescinding Catholicism’s Three sessioNs: May 22–JuNe 28 | July 2–augusT 9 | May 22–augusT 9 said than done. However, application of antiquated requirement of celibacy has go.tufts.edu/summer celibacy has failed, taking several thou- the power to eradicate an ugly legacy sands of victims, a majority of which are of sexual abuse within the Church and young children. In fact, the incidences could as well prompt a much-needed of sexual assault within the Church are shift in perspectives on human sexuality College and Pre-College Programs similar to the ways in which human sa- within Western culture. tiate extreme hunger or thirst. The in- Day & Evening Classes tense urge to drink can lead people to Affordable Tuition Outstanding Tufts Faculty both worry and hope. The massive OBAMA funding will undoubtedly increase job Online Courses CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 security for neuroscientists as a whole, especially if the project generates more interest for other neuroscience research. “to develop such tools”. Indeed However, as mentioned above, those many possible techniques have been researchers not participating in the proposed, but thus far remain untested. project will have less NIH funding for This fact is not particularly worrisome, their own projects. And since the type though, when considering how fast of research that I hope to be involved biomedical technology can improve. in is not related to the Brain Activity The Human Genome Project cost over Map, this lack of funding is definitely three billion dollars to sequence a single concerning. In terms of neuroscience human genome. In 2012, according to as a whole, though, even if the Brain genome.gov, that price is less than ten Activity Map does not quite meet ev- thousand dollars. Additionally, while it ery single one of its goals, the poten- took the Human Genome Project over tial advancements in the field (both in 10 years to produce the entire human terms of knowledge of the brain/mind genome, that same process can be com- and improved research techniques) are pleted in only a few hours today. paramount. As a current neuroscience major hoping to perform neuroscience re- search as a career, this plan brings me

ISLAM I strongly believe that peace is the re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 sponsibility of every individual—a way of bringing change to society. Change lies within us and standing against such Mecca and Medina gave me the stereotypes is a step towards bringing it. opportunity to do this. As a result of praying at these two holy cities and ob- serving the harmony in diversity there, Looking back before moving forward: Life after Bates As children, we spent our first few land or take the year off and explore the school, you become a kid, you play. You middle school, high school, college, ERIN HARMON years of life doing literally whatever we world? Do you want to work forty or have no responsibilities, you become a camp, and maybe even preschool STAFF WRITER wanted: painting my little sister naked, eighty-hour weeks? Have you ever con- baby until you are born. And then you friends. Along the way, some have cer- pretending to run away with a yellow sidered what you will look and feel like spend your last 9 months floating in tainly fallen to the wayside. Maybe you Freshman year, my friends’ week- box of cheerios in one hand and a doll if you put on twenty pounds when you luxurious spa-like conditions with cen- lost touch, have trouble keeping up, or end texts usually consisted of: “I just stroller in the other, and getting called start ordering delivery from your desk tral heating and room service on tap, you decided you might just be better off woke up in the Smith common room,” into the principal’s office for throwing a at work? larger quarters every day…” without them. “Did I go out last night” and “I am nev- snowball at my first grade arch nemesis I think Woody Allen put it perfect- So maybe we can’t just graduate I guess soon that peanut butter and er going out again.” during recess. While I wreaked havoc ly: “In my next life I want to live my Bates, become kids again, and play for jelly sandwich made by my mom might We have come a long way since across the neighborhood and in school, life backwards. You start out dead and the rest of our lives, but have you ever morph into a Panini with Brie and then. That’s not to say that we don’t my parents fed me, bathed me, dressed get that out of the way. Then you wake sat back and really thought about where sliced green apples. For now, I think wake up saying or reading something me for school and helped me with my up in an old people’s home feeling bet- your life will take you in the next five or that we should continue to play, and similar, but the disconcerting texts have homework, and my mom still makes ter every day. You get kicked out for be- ten years. And more importantly, who when Bates finally lets us go and releases certainly become less frequent. my lunch when I return home. ing too healthy, go collect your pension, will be a part of it? us into “the real world” (gets scarier All seven of my housemates, my- Now, many of us have reached yet and then when you start work, you get At 21, hopefully we have at least each time you say it), we will try to keep self included, have had our fair share of another crossroads. If you could do any- a gold watch and a party on your first 60 years ahead of us, if we stay healthy. playing, and keep getting closer to those wishing to go back in time. Recently I thing in the world with your life, what day. You work for 40 years until you’re Pretty soon, my mom will stop making closest to us. realized that we have come almost full would you do? Would you still really young enough to enjoy your retirement. my lunch and I will have to slap the or- circle since freshman year. Rather than become a doctor, a prep school teacher You party, drink alcohol, and are gen- ganic peanut butter and grape jelly onto wanting to go back, we have started to or an analyst at a bulge-bracket bank? erally promiscuous, then you are ready my whole wheat bread by myself. brace ourselves for what lies ahead. Do you want to teach English in Thai- for high school. You then go to primary We all have our elementary school, The Bates Student March 6, 2013 News 5 Misconduct hearings Property damage a rampant hopefully preempt problem on campus incident it was scheduled for a weekend of per- crushed cans. While there are clearly tions in their report and recommenda- GRACE PEZZELLA SAM LEARNER tions to President Spencer. MANAGING NEWS EDITOR formances which had to be cancelled varying degrees of consequences associ- STAFF WRITER or moved, keeping the majority of the ated with different levels of dorm dam- Once they have finished their work, Ms. Gomez and Ms. Smith intend to On February 9, a member of the Bates community from attending a play age, the underlying idea is the same. On Tuesday and Wednesday of last stay in close contact with Bates; the Bates community tore a sink from a on which their peers worked diligently When we decide to leave dirty dish- week, students, faculty, and staff par- pair said that their engagement with the wall in Pettigrew Hall, causing severe for months. es in the house of our Frye Street kitch- took in an open discussion about sex- school is part of an “ongoing relation- flooding and damage throughout the The fallout from this incident ens, or punch a hole in a wall, or break ual misconduct. Fortunately, no serious ship” to help the college remain in line building. As a result, carpets, walls, and should not be understated. While furniture, we are sending a very clear event at Bates prompted these discus- with Title IX and to continue an open furniture suffered water damage and Douglas Ginevan, the Assistant Vice message: that cleaning up after our- sions. The open forums, led by Lesley dialogue about sexual misconduct. PGrew has been closed for repairs for President for Financial Planning and selves, being respectful of our custodial Gomez and Gina Smith, two former After general introductions, the nearly a month. Analysis, believes that insurance will staff and peers, is not our responsibility. Philadelphia prosecutors and recog- notecard exercise, and initial thoughts According to an email from college cover most of the costs for repair, mone- This sort of behavior implies that we do nized Title IX legislation experts now at about the subject of sexual misconduct President Clayton Spencer, the conse- tary damage is estimated to be hundreds not care about sharing clean and func- Ballard Spahr LLP in Philadelphia, were among constituent groups, the duo quences of a flooded academic and of- of thousands of dollars. tioning spaces with our peers, and that instead held because President Spencer then moved into more technical details, fice building are grave. In addition to In her email, President Spencer said we are ungrateful of the facilities we are thought that “The college [would] ben- mapping out Title IX policies and pro- cosmetic harm from the flood and re- that this behavior was unacceptable, so fortunate to use. It indicates entitle- efit from an external audit of our exist- ceeding to show how several scenarios sulting humidity, parts of the college’s stating that, “It is deeply discouraging ment, which is a very unflattering ad- ing structures and procedures related to at Bates might play out under these network structure was damaged beyond to me personally, and, I expect, to the jective to describe a student body whose Title IX.” constraints. According to Gomez and repair. Information and Library Services vast majority of our students, faculty community service, varied interests, and Title IX, which passed as part of the Smith, a student who has been sexually was forced to relocate large amounts and staff who work hard to support a global perspectives suggest the opposite. Education Amendments of 1972, states assaulted or harassed has three options. of equipment, and nine faculty mem- strong and respectful sense of commu- The individual responsible for the that “no person in the United States First, the student can consult a statuto- bers and eighteen classes were displaced nity here at Bates.” Pettigrew incident has stepped forward, shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded rily protected confidential source like from the building for the foreseeable fu- While Bates lauds itself on a com- and the college is in the process of tak- from participation in, be denied the a doctor, counselor, or clergy member. ture. Aside from the obvious drawbacks munity fueled by mutual respect for ing disciplinary actions. Punishing one benefits of, or be subjected to discrimi- Second, the student can also consult of these material benefits, Bates staff students and property alike, behavior student, however, will not change the nation under any education program with someone who has the duty or au- members spent much of the weekend often indicates otherwise. That same culture of damaging dorms and build- or activity receiving federal financial thority to take action on the student’s immediately following cleaning up the weekend, fire alarms were unnecessarily ings that seems so prevalent at Bates. assistance.” Compliance with Title IX behalf by reporting the incident to the area, and two Lewiston Fire Depart- activated in Parker and the Mays Cen- This weekend, let’s weigh the conse- is absolutely essential for Bates because college’s Title IX coordinator, Heather ment units and several contractors were ter, and a radiator pipe was torn from quences of our actions before we make the college benefits from federal student Lindkvist. These people include Bates called in to help. the wall in Page. Students are surely fa- similar mistakes. loans, grants, and other government faculty, staff, JAs and RAs, and other Notably, the Bates College Rob- miliar with the infamous Parker eleva- If you are interested in the Petti- money. In Ms. Smith’s words, non- student employees. Students can also inson Players’ run of the play ‘“8” had tor, the almost-weekly false fire alarms grew Hall renovations, check out the compliance with Title IX is a virtual consult with someone who they reason- to be cut short, as their theater and re- in Smith, or common rooms who greet Pettigrew Project website: http://www. “death penalty” for most colleges and ably believe has the duty or authority hearsal space is housed within Pettigrew. Sunday mornings from underneath bates.edu/pettigrew-project/ universities. to take action, like a team captain they While the play opened on Friday night, a veritable mountain of solo cups and Ms. Gomez and Ms. Smith’s work know and trust. As a final option, the for Bates began with a comprehensive student simply can do nothing. review of the school’s Title IX policies. Gomez and Smith stressed that re- After examining Bates’ policies on paper, porting an incident to someone who is Gomez and Smith then visited Bates be- in turn obligated to report it to Lind- tween February 26-27 to meet with the kvist is the best option for several rea- various Bates “constituencies”—namely sons. First, reporting an incident to the faculty, staff, and students. These meet- Title IX coordinator will not compro- ings served a twofold purpose. First, mise a student’s privacy. In addition, by they allowed Gomez and Smith to get reporting an incident, the student will a better sense of Bates culture and to be directed to valuable resources like Gr aduate School of Business gather anecdotal information about the counseling, support services, or guid- questions and criticisms the community ance for how to press criminal charges if at large had about the school’s policy the student wishes to do so. Finally, re- toward sexual misconduct and Title IX.  porting the incident to Lindkvist allows At the beginning of each meeting, Ms. her to keep track of patterns and trends. Gomez and Ms. Smith had the attend- designed specifically for recent college graduates, As Title IX coordinator, Lindkvist relies ees write on one side of a notecard a on reported incidents to determine if Bryant University’s one-year MBA prepares you for leadership fear, concern, or “anything that keeps Bates is moving toward a more sexually positions in corporate, not-for-profit, and government organizations. you up at night” followed by a sugges- tolerant and mutual respectful culture. tion or hope on the other side. If you are entering a career in accounting, Bryant offers a full-time Thankfully, Gomez and Smith are But perhaps more importantly, convinced it is. Gomez praised Bates Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree for those who these meetings also allowed Bates con- for being “very proactive, and invested” stituencies to meet and talk amongst want to sit for the CPA exam. in handling sexual misconduct, noting themselves in an open and inviting envi- the “tremendous levels of engagement ronment about their own uncertainties, from staff, faculty and students” and a questions, fears, and the like concerning “commitment from every constituency.” a subject as thorny as sexual misconduct Moreover, Gomez praised Bates for re- and how it is—and should be—handled viewing its Title IX policies well in ad- by the school and outside law enforce- vance of a particular incident. All ment. Gomez and Smith will use these notecards as well as their own observa- See MISCONDUCT, PAGE 6 A new kind of workout not always about the punches and kicks KATIE SGARRO but also about technique. It shines a ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR light to what really are martial arts com- pared to what TV and popular media Looking for a new exercise regimen? shows,” said Reyes. Bored of the elliptical and stairmaster? Martial arts demands much more Consider joining Bates’ Martial Arts than physical fitness – it requires an im- Club. The Martial Arts Club is an ideal pressive level of focus and attention to avenue for fresh, demanding and most detail. This challenge has helped draw importantly, fun exercise. Bates students to the Martial Arts Club. “For the Bates community, [the “We tend to have about 3 members Martial Arts Club] gives people who that stay consistently and then we would might want to try something different have about 4 new ones who come in to from the usual exercise and create a try it out. So I would say about 8 to 12 fun environment to practice,” said Jose people come by,” said Reyes. Reyes ’14, vice president of the Martial the bryant one-year mba the bryant mpac The club is striving to expand its Arts Club. member base this semester. Their goal Full-time day program for all majors Full-time day program for accounting During the fall term, its presi- is to increase membership in order to majors dent, Julius Bennett ‘14, led the Mar- • Gain credentials and experience that commence sparing this month. Sparing tial Arts Club. However, currently the would add a new level of competition distinguish you in the job market • Meet the 150-hour requirement for club’s chief contact is Reyes because and challenge to the club. Bennett is studying abroad for the se- • Benefit from real-world practicum and CPA licensure The Martial Arts club invites any mester. Bennett and Reyes serve as the interested or simply curious students to consulting opportunities • Complete your program in two terms: dual instructors for the club. They offer attend a session. The club is open to ev- • Fast track your career, with no summer/fall, summer/summer, fall/ complementary areas of expertise: Ben- eryone – regardless of experience level. nett specializes in stand up work while professional work experience required spring or spring/summer Also, members are not required to at- Reyes focuses more on groundwork. tend every session. • Specializations in: • Pursue a tax concentration with The overarching objective of the club is “Anyone who wants to learn and Global Supply Chain summer/fall or summer/summer to expose the Bates community to the have some fun [should join the club]. It field of martial arts. Global Finance schedule is open to all levels every time I do the “The purpose of the martial arts lesson. If a beginner shows up in March, International Business club is to foster a growth in understand- I will show them the basics and we can ing the different style of martial arts work from there,” commented Reyes. with what the instructors are able to The Martial Arts Club meets every teach and show,” said Reyes. Saturday from 1 – 2 pm in Merrill 72 Martial arts is a rapidly growing (the room on the second floor of Merrill as a bryant graduate, you will join a powerful sport in the United States. There are a covered with mirrors). network of alumni that includes accomplished professionals across the country wide range of colleges and universities The Martial Arts Club invites the currently offering martial arts programs and around the world. Bryant’s College of Business is one of only 5% of colleges and Bates community to try something new. including Haverford College, St. Olaf Martial arts is a holistic challenge in- universities in the world accredited by the AACSB International - College, Duke University, Fairfield Uni- volving physical strength, discipline, as versity, Stanford University, and Yale The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. well as high levels of focus and deter- University. Perhaps, the broad level of mination. It is the perfect substitute for interest stems from the distinctive depth a mundane afternoon at the gym. Be- inherent in the sport of martial arts. sides, when else are you going to be able Visit www.bryant.edu/gradschool to learn more. “As a club, we are able also add in- to try martial arts for free? sight to what martial arts really is. It’s The Bates Student March 6, 2013 News & Feature 6 the misconception that because Bates’ peer institutions are able to afford “the sticker price is so high it is unnecessary showy things” and excellent faculty? ENDOWMENT to give more to the institution. Increasing the endowment should CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We need to realize Bates faces a be a top priority for Bates. The college endowments to support 20 to 40 uniquely high cost,” said Djang. has already shown initiative by imple- percent of their operating budgets,” This uniquely high cost stems from menting cost-saving measures such as commented Beckmann. Bates’ resources and its high fee depen- consolidating students to certain dorms Still, Bates’ low endowment has a dency. Given these financial constraints, during breaks to conserve heat and in- lot more downsides than upsides. The where does your tuition money go? troducing electronic billing. college’s low endowment also directly “We emphasize financial aid, facul- Yet Bates has a long way to go. affects financial aid. Bates’ financial ty support, facilities. You would see the While Bates is ripe with excellent facul- aid budget ($28 million) is right in the money there,” said Beckmann. ty, increasing the endowment continues middle of its peers. The college cites Specifically, the budget reflects to be a necessity. For every institution of financial aid as an “area of priority”. “what Bates values most”: teaching. Of higher education operating in a sinking Bates meets 100 percent of demon- Bates’ $25 million academic budget, economy and increasingly competitive strated need for both international and 38.9 percent is allocated to instruction job market, there is always the question domestic admitted students. Bates also and research. Bates funnels a higher of: How do we improve? The answer for provides one of the highest grants to percentage into this category than Mid- Bates lies in enlarging its endowment. students receiving aid ($33,948). dlebury (36.4 percent), Bowdoin (36.5 “There are 3,300 schools that would However, the percentage of stu- percent), and Colby (37.2 percent). love to have the Bates financial prob- dents actually receiving aid remains at Of course, with larger budgets, these lems. Changing our mindset from ‘woe the bottom of competitive liberal arts schools spend more dollars in this cat- is us we don’t have any money’ would institutions. Only 42 percent of Bates egory. change the psychology,” said Ginevan. students receive aid. “There are lots of schools that spend While that may be a valid state- “We’re not proud of that 40 percent a lot of money for the curb appeal. We ment, it is worth noting that if Bates at all. That is something we’re trying to could be doing that but that would defines its “peer institutions” as Bow- increase. We’re trying to recruit more come at the cost of something else. We doin, Williams, etc. for academic, ath- socioeconomic diversity,” said Beck- have a good balance between not hav- letic, and job-placement purposes, then mann. ing the showy things to keep students it is inviting financial comparisons with What is making that so difficult? here but at the right areas,” commented these institutions as well. The same culprit behind Bates’ high fee Ginevan. Unfortunately, at the moment Bates dependency: the endowment. The forum raises an uncomfortable does not fare well in these comparisons. Cat Djang ‘13 wishes to correct question for Batesies: How come many

he alleged, failed to provide him with MISCONDUCT the resources he needed after he was sex- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ually assaulted. According to Gomez, it was a prudent move for Bates to “bring too often Gomez and Smith are [Smith and her] in in advance.” called in after something tragic has hap- pened. At Amherst, for instance, the two The author would like to thank were recently summoned to help after Heather Lindkvist for her clarifying first-year student Trey Malone commit- comments in advance of this article. ted suicide in part because the college, BEAM gathering draws both support and dissent garnered itself a good deal of controver- HALEY KEEGAN sy. Some students even went as far as to STAFF WRITER email the Dean’s Office to critique the vigil as insensitive to other causes they On the Wednesday preceding Feb- felt were more pertinent. ruary break, about two dozen Bates- To this criticism Wyeth responded ies congregated in front of the Col- in disagreement saying, “the people who lege Street home of President Clayton attended were simply trying to raise Spencer at a B.E.A.M.-sponsored event awareness about something they care intended as a show of solitude for the about,” also adding, “If people think victims of climate change. there are more important issues to be B.E.A.M member and vigil attend- paying attention to, it is their job to ini- ee Amy Wyeth ’15 cited the vigil’s pur- tiate these movements.” pose as a, “moment to reflect on climate This debate comes as BEAM con- change and all of its victims,” adding tinues to embark on another provoca- that the group felt that, “many climate tive issue, the divestment of the Bates refugees are totally invisible to us, and College Endowment from fossil fuels. it’s really important to raise awareness The group has been continuing a dia- and start taking responsibility for the logue with trustees as well as educating way in which our actions affect others themselves on the divestment move- all around the world.” ments of fellow colleges, including at- The vigil included chai and appear- tending a recent conference at Swarth- ances from Bates a cappella group the more. Merrimanders. President Spencer was not at home during the event. Though the vigil was a seemingly small-scale gathering, it has nonetheless

in the country and will try to reclaim DEBATE the Etnire-Cugini Cup from Bates. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bates claimed the cup last year by vir- especially worthwhile,” said Black- tue of its victory over Yale in last year’s burn. public debate. The debate will take place on Thurs- Want to see the team in action? The th Bates Brooks Quimby Debate Council day, March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Peter J. invites the Bates community to come Gomes Chapel. out to annual public debate versus Yale. Come be a part of the team’s his- Yale is the top-ranked debating program toric season.

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LILY CHRISTINE Next, there was Christine Schwartz, viduals. As Nugent observed, insecuri- sues that deal with professional and aca- As with many day to day social situ- STAFF WRITER the vice president of dining services and ties tend to project themselves onto the demic networking. Networking is not ations, we need to observe and respect one of the few women to hold such a outside world (something we should be just about who your family knows, or certain boundaries. That said, on the You have probably heard the term position in the country. Third on the consciously aware of). how affluent you are, or if you went to other side of the coin, Schwartz ob- “safe space” before. But what does that panel was Lauren Vedal, Ph.D. She is Schwartz voiced the issue of class public school or a high-end prep school. serves that being able to speak “seven really mean? How is it different from a writing specialist in the humanities at and educational assumptions in dining What matters is making new connec- different languages” a day can in fact any other kind of “space?” A safe space Bates and works with faculty and stu- services in general: “We are here because tions with professors, professionals, and be an authentic and diversified way of is where judgment is withheld, preju- dents on thesis writing. Overseeing the we want to be. I am an educated wom- many others. Many times, common so- expressing yourself. After all, we come dices and assumptions are left at the symposium was Kirk Nugent, a regular an,” says Schwartz. cial anxieties have as much to do with from all corners of a dazzlingly diverse door, and everyone in the space feels speaker and poet. When asked about her experience self-perception as anything else. world! Stratifications and biases are free to voice their point of view or their How we identify ourselves in rela- with recognizing unique identities in In everyday life, whether as a stu- often the products of trying to makes concerns on sensitive topics. Just such a tion to each other in the workplace as writing, Vedal made an interesting dent or in the workplace, we are likely ones’ self “better,” when we should in- safe space was created last Saturday in a translation of what we learn as stu- point: expressing yourself in writing and to experience an interesting phenom- stead be opening ourselves up to other the upstairs of New Commons. dents was the big topic of the sympo- sharing that writing is a very vulner- enon known as “code switching.” Code cultures. Assistant professor of English, Therí sium. Sparking the conversation, Nu- able experience. Different backgrounds, switching is when we adjust the way we Sometimes, questions are more im- Pickens, organized a day long sympo- gent asked some interesting questions: disabilities, and gender orientations address others based on what we assume portant than answers. By asking our- sium of panel discussions about prob- If you had to choose a disability, what can all affect the way we write from a is a “language” they will understand. selves these questions, we are creating lematic social perceptions and com- would it be? If you had to be a differ- multitude of perspectives. That is why In many ways, code switching is neces- new consciousness and an awareness munication issues. The symposium, ent race, which race would you choose? it is important to approach the writ- sary. For instance, we wouldn’t address a of daily social issues and dynamics. It Beyond Intellectual Profit: Using Class- The turn of the discussion revealed so ing of others with an open mind. Even professional employer the same way we is also important when entering new room Knowledge in the Workplace, much that is often unconsciously a subconsciously, expectations and judg- would casually address our best friends. social situations to allow yourself the covered topics from racial and disabil- part of our everyday lives in how we ments can influence the way we believe However, it can also be inappropriately liberty of not assuming you will nec- ity discrimination to class assumptions. perceive ourselves and each other. It others will express themselves. It is part used. We can mistakenly assume that essarily be discriminated against, for The final afternoon panel consisted of was remarked that these questions are of Vedal’s mission to make herself avail- speaking with a particular jargon or at- whatever reason you may feel like a tar- three professionals from Bates College so tricky because typically our minds able to a variety of students with a broad titude towards someone will be “cool” get of prejudice. In many ways, healthy who offered the voice of their experi- make it difficult for us to think about range of questions and concerns. or snarky, but in fact you never know self-perception is at the heart of healthy ence to the forum of conversation. them. They are sensitive topics, but As Nugent poignantly said, “One on when you might be offending someone academic and work environments. First to introduce herself on the they have the potential of opening up one interaction makes a difference. We by generalizing and playing off of racial Whether as students, or graduates on panel was Kim Gustafson, an assistant fresh thinking. What it comes down to have no idea what our ripple effect will or class stereotypes. an exciting career path, knowing how director and career counselor from the in wondering about these questions is be.” Sophomore Nicole Kanu made the to relate to ourselves and other people Bates Career Development Center who realizing what is fundamentally won- Adding a fresh dimension to the point that, “you have to know a code from different backgrounds, races, and has worked in international recruitment derful about yourself and others as indi- topic, Gustafson brought forward is- before you switch into it.” sexual orientation is essential. and diversity outreach for the college.

STYLE SPOTLIGHT VILLAGE CLUB SERIES Eric Adamson ’15 emu- Heartbeat lates European casual on rocks to reconcile the bobcat nation Israeli- Since his gap year, Adamson has ASHLEY BRYANT adopted the European “dress up” style STAFF WRITER into his own “Scandinavian-American Palestinian casual blend”. When Batesies rise and shine early Adamson’s style is a mix of two dif- for their weekday classes, they dawn ferent cultures, which works depending relations anything from eclectic ensembles to on the country he’s in. When he is in sweats. However, for sophomore Bobcat Sweden, he is told he looks “so Ameri- BARBARA VANDERBURGH Eric Adamson his style lies at a happy can” and likewise, is told he dresses “so CONTRIBUTING WRITER medium. European” when in the States. Heartbeat travels from venue to “When I get up in the morning my “I am caught between the two cul- dresser speaks to me,” states Adamson. venue with a modest goal driving their tures and styles, never quite hitting the step: to change the world. For Batesies “It usually says, ‘This is what you have true “American” or “Swedish” style,” to work with today. Do your darn laun- willing to travel across campus in the states Adamson. “I never really stand blinding wind and snow last Wednes- dry.’” out, I don’t quite blend in, but there is Having a limited wardrobe that day, they were rewarded with an eight- something a little different.” piece rock, jazz, and hip hop band with works with almost any occasion allows This Bobcat’s style expresses who he Adamson to mix and match a lot of his an ambitious social justice agenda. Cre- is: part American, part Swede. So when ated in 2007, Heartbeat seeks to bring clothing. He is able to wear the same ar- he is asked, “Where are you from?” the ticle of clothing in a variety of endless together Israeli and Palestinian youth answer is not always so straightforward. musicians in order to create solidarity combinations. To this Batesie, “func- For his go-to items, this Batesie has tionality and convenience is key.” and peace-driven, relevant music. to stick with the necessities for a cold Multifaith Fellow Olivia Krishnas- However, Adamson has not always winter in Maine – a good winter scarf sported a fashionable style with such wami ’15 first found out about Heart- and hat. beat last year after meeting Avi Salloway, frequency. His fashion interest devel- You can spy this Bobcat searching oped after he graduated high school Heartbeat’s Global Ambassador and US through second-hand stores, for fash- Tour Producer. She decided to bring and took a gap year to study in Sweden. ion-finds and just plain fun! Adamson says that young Swedes tend their band to Bates in order to foster dis- “For me, an article of clothing does cussion about the crisis while allowing to dress up on a daily basis more than not need to be a “brand name”. You can the average American. Being submerged students to listen to wonderful music make anything look good with the right they might not otherwise be exposed to. in the culture and exposed to Europeans combination,” states Adamson. style really inspired him to change his At the start of Wednesday night’s per- Looking to the future, this Batesie formace, Krishnaswami remarked that a fashion ways. believes that his style will stay the same. “It really opened my eyes to the record 11 separate groups and organiza- Even if it takes a turn into an “old- tions donated to and co-sponsored the world of “style and fashion”. That is grandpa look”, he hopes to incorporate where I get most of my influence from,” event, a feat that speaks to the diversity his own two-culture style to stay true to of student groups on campus interested states Adamson. “If I saw my friends or his roots. someone on the street wearing some- in the propagation of peace and discus- So catch this European-American sion between groups in conflict. thing I liked, I would try to find it in fashion lover, Eric Adamson, around Sweden and bring it home to the States The band performed several origi- all corners of the Bates campus, from nal pieces, including the particularly with me or find something similar in Commons to the Quad, and beyond! America.” meaningful “Bukra Fi Mishmish,” translated to English as “Pigs are Fly- ing.” Mohammed Kablawi or “Moody,” Heartbeat’s main hip hop artist for then night, rapped in Arabic while Guy Ge- fen, another member, sang in Hebrew in a later verse. The message was the same regardless of language, and can be summed up in the song’s opening line: “If there’s hope, the power to work, and art, then there’s life.” Beyond music, the band facilitated

Eric Adamson ‘15 ASHLEY BRYANT/THE BATES STUDENT See HEARTBEAT, PAGE 8 The Bates Student March 6, 2013 8 Arts & Leisure Q&A with Ali Haymes and Travis Shakespeare comes to Bates: Jones, Bates’s own aerial artists The Two Gentlemen of

REBECCAH BASSELL doing trapeze for about 8 years, silks with Ali on hoop. They taught a master Verona premiering this week STAFF WRITER for about 5 years, and hoop for about class last Sunday for two hours. 2. I basically grew up in the circus, and TBS: Are there any plans of ex- When one thinks about flying it’s always been an interest of mine. I panding the class to include people TOMMY HOLMBERG STAFF WRITER through the air and performing death- trained with CircEsteem in Chicago that would be interested in learning defying tricks, either an evening at and it’s been like a home to me. aerial work? What would you recom- This week, the Department of Cirque du Soleil or watching stunt Jones: I took my first flying trapeze mend to those who would like to learn? Theater and Dance presents its main planes comes to mind. However, right class the summer after I graduated high Haymes: Coming to talk to us stage production, The Two Gentlemen here on campus we have something school. A year later I went back the Tra- about it would be a great start. We’ve of Verona by William Shakespeare. Here even better. First-year Ali Haymes and peze School of New York and instructor got a fair amount of ideas about con- the cast gives us the latest scoop on the senior Travis Jones are currently in an offered me a job after my second class. nections and finding an aerial studio in show. COURTESY PHOTO/WWW.NBC.COM exciting independent study focusing on I spent last summer living in New York your town and would generally love to What’s the play about? cultivating aerial performance skills, as working as a flying trapeze instructor. talk about it. Nikhil Krishna ‘13: It’s about two well as hopefully cultivating an interest I continued to fall in love with it and Jones: Our independent study is college-aged guys exploring their adult- in aerials in the Bates community. came back midway through first semes- just the two of us, but we get excited hood--one looking to explore the world The Bates Student: Describe to our ter this year and thought, “Why not about the idea of people of other peo- and one remaining home to pursue readers what exactly you are doing for make these classes into Bates classes?” ple falling in love with circus. The great love. I play the lover, Proteus. I fall for your independent study? I’ve been doing aerials officially only thing about the workshop (last Sun- my best friend’s girl and set into motion Travis Jones: “Aerial Performance” for a couple months. Dance and diving day) was that it pulled people out of a conniving plot to steal her away, all in is the name of the class on paper, and it’s help a lot in terms of strength and flex- the woodwork, which is great because the name of love! exactly what it sounds like. It’s Ali and I ibility. It’s very essential to my success in there’s now a strong idea to create some When is the play set? learning to perform in the air. I’m doing learning aerials. sort of circus club at Bates. That would Sam Metzger ‘14: The play was aerial straps and Ali does aerial hoop. TBS: How did you find out that last longer than our independent study written in 1590, but we are set in the costume house and others at Colby and We’ve both been practicing aerial silks. both of you were interested in doing and have a much bigger impact on the 1960’s. I think this is appropriate be- Bowdoin. They encompass a wide array Ali practices more in the dance studio aerial arts? Bates community. cause it was a time of youthfulness and of 60’s fashion. We’ve got gentlemen and I practice in the gym. Jones: Ali and I were in a studio TBS: What else would you like to challenging of the status quo. I play one dressed like mods, thieves like hippies, TBS: What’s the process like to modern dance class together in the fall, let Bates know about your indepen- of the titular Two Gentlemen of Verona and I get to wear these fantastic pink suggest and implement an independent and early on when everyone was intro- dent study? and my character is raging against the boots and all these wonderful colorful study class such as this? ducing themselves and their experience, Haymes: If more people are inter- machine because he cannot be with the accessories. You’ve got to see these cos- Ali Haymes: Travis took over the I mentioned that I worked as a flying ested, we hope that this independent girl he loves. And I get to have a goofy tumes, they’re fab. creation of it more, but when they trapeze instructor. Ali started a conver- study can spread awareness about pos- 60’s goatee, which is fun. Have you composed some music brought it to the dance department they sation with me and said that she had sibly starting a circus club on campus. What was is like working with for the show? were all really supportive...It seems rela- also done work with aerials in her home There are other aspects of circus that the director, Theater Professor Martin Ben Cuba ‘16: I did. It is my com- tively easy to create a class when you’re city of Chicago. we could do with this club, if people Andrucki? positional debut of sorts. Vonetta Trot- passionate about something that isn’t TBS: Do you have any upcoming were interested, i.e. juggling, acrobat- Nat Silver ‘16: Working with Mar- ter ’13 and I were asked to provide already offered at Bates. events that you’re doing as a class that is ics, tight wire...One of the best things ty has been so fun. I’m pretty sure he music for a song that was written in the Jones: It wasn’t hard to get be- open to the public? about circus is the community you get could play the whole show by himself. text of the script. It was pretty cool to cause it’s not something that Bates of- Haymes: Not for the independent out of it, and I think starting this club Sometimes in rehearsal he’ll play our collaborate with Bill Shakespeare. We’ve fers. I mean, Bates doesn’t really teach study. There was one workshop open to and spreading the awareness about cir- parts to help us figure out how to do turned it into this cheesy 60’s acoustic any circus classes. It was really easy to the public a week or so ago. Our inde- cus would create a whole new commu- a scene. It’s so funny when he does my bit. I doubt that’s what Shakespeare had get and the department was so support- pendent study is primarily about learn- nity around campus. character because I play a young girl in mind! ive of the idea. It’s through the Dance ing to independently compose an aerial Jones: We will be performing in maid. Overall everyone has been really Why should everyone at Bates see Department, so it’s just like learning to piece as opposed to being an instructor the Winter Dance concert March 29th welcoming and it’s been an awesome this show? compose a dance piece but in a different for others. – April 1st if you’d like to come see us first theater experience at Bates. Thomas Koshy ‘13: It transports element and direction. Jones: As part of the independent in that. Another parting word of advice Tell us about the set. you back into the 1960’s with classic TBS: How long has each of you study, I applied for a learning associates would be that aerial arts take a lot of Colin McIntyre ‘16: The set is fan- rock tunes playing throughout, cos- been doing aerial work or other types of grant and we brought two aerial artists dedication, practice, and safety aware- tastic! It is so elaborate and beautifully tumes that really pop out at you, and a aerial artistry? to campus for two weeks to teach us. ness. If you’re interested, please talk designed. I am very impressed with our totally righteous set. It’s funny, it’ll tug Haymes: I’ve been doing circus for Andrew Adams (who graduated from to us or to a professional aerialist, but carpenters and artists. They’ve devised at your heartstrings, and it’s under an about 10 years. I started in my lower Bates in 1999) has been working with don’t try this on your own. a clever system to transform the same hour and a half. You’re going to love it! school and really liked it and ended up me in aerial straps and his aerial part- setup from a palace to a forest and other practicing more times a week. I’ve been ner, Helena Reynolds, has been working locations throughout the show. And it’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona all totally 60’s--it’s groovy, baby! will be performed in Schaeffer Theater How about the costumes? March 7th, 8th 9th & 11th at 7:30 Singha Hon ‘14: Carol Farrell PM and March 9th and 10th at 2PM. [Costume Designer] is brilliant and Reserve your seat at BatesTickets.uni- designed our costumes. Some she cre- verstiytickets.com. ated and others she pulled from our Arts & Leisure >>

Israeli whom he had always clashed Weekly Verse HEARTBEAT with ideologically. When Heartbeat’s hit song “Boom Boom Boom” became Continued from PAGE 7 Youtube famous, Gefen’s friend admit- a questions-and-answer time to discuss ted liking the song, if not the message their personal stories and organizational for peace. Gefen noted that this willing- Inspired by Elizabeth Bishop mission. Student responses to their dis- ness to listen to good music, regardless Small Talk Hike your plate upstairs. cussion seemed to be uniformly posi- of its message, is essentially Heartbeat’s tive. Catherine Strauch ’14 commented power. By being able to stand an initial Stride past fifteen conversations, that one of the strengths of Heartbeat’s catchy song asking for change, Gefen’s Big Talk furrowed brows, invisible-mustache twirls. message was that “they weren’t sugar friend was more willing to have conver- Meet your friend for a fifteen-minute meal coating things. They said that they felt sations about it, and eventually he be- Barbara VanDerburgh ’15 safe inside their band, but then also ad- came more open-minded. and cover continents. mitted that they do not feel safe living These same conversations seem to A Snapchat received from a friend— at home.” The conversation also high- be happening all around Bates, too. “I’m sad about the Holocaust.” lighted the band’s extreme diversity and There are several prevalent on-campus spoke to the group’s power in having a organizations focused on the conflict A drawn-on tear in coral blue. united message: musicians are not only that came together from all angles to Five seconds, and it’s gone. coexisting as Israelis and Palestinians, listen to Heartbeat and discuss its mes- but also as people with differing socio- Roommate pillow-talk sessions on Syria, Israel, the PLO, sage. Eliza Kaplan ’15, a board member economic histories and backgrounds. of Hillel and acting co-president of J hookups, theme parties, the newest Girls. Obviously these two factors, nationality Street U, summed up her response to Always act. Dress up on weekends, write and and socio-economic status, often neces- the entire Heartbeat experience and on sarily intersect, and that reality was one the question of its relative impact. She rewrite. Submerge hands, whole arms, into of their main messages for the night as said, “It gave me hope that there would all the pots you see and wear every hat at once. well. The members noted that in order be a peace agreement in my lifetime” How I wonder whether the muscle memory for a peaceful solution to arise between among people living and making mu- the groups, there needs to be more basic sic on both sides of the separating wall. of a wide open skull strengthens or weakens— levels of equality for all people, regard- Regardless of a person’s political or reli- approaches advancement, or fumbles without control. less of their nationality. gious leanings on the matter, Heartbeat Build tree-houses and lofts. Learn the language of When asked by an audience mem- is succeeding in playing for an audience ber about whether or not Heartbeat that isn’t used to such a pervasive mes- your niche. The old mill next door sighs thought it was making a lasting change, sage in popular music. For more infor- and creaks. Ignore these setbacks. Gefen spoke to the universality of mu- mation on Heartbeat and their move- sic. He described a friendship that he has Who doesn’t like unlearning culture to the tune ment, check out their website at www. had since childhood with a conservative heartbeat.fm. of espresso machine spurts? In asides and blips. In some forms of pedagogy, we are told the market solves. This market, this pulsing, bustling land of in-betweens . . . It is here I will wait and watch, build and rebuild, and finally— assess. See what has fermented. What the market of small talk big talk has solved for, if anything at all.

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result is a film that successfully has the LYDIA O’BRIEN still be sipping chai and hot cocoa more but not overrated technique. Adding MARY ANNE BODNAR ASSISTANT ARTS AND LESIURE EDITOR often than smoothies for most of this a squeeze of lemon juice to the batter STAFF WRITER raw and authentic quality sought after month. Biscotti are the perfect accom- creates a more summery flavor, where- by so many filmmakers in Hollywood The December to February rush paniments to morning coffee, afternoon as adding dried cranberries or other Imagine your six year-old self. today. of baking revolving around Christmas tea, or nighttime hot cocoa, and like dried fruit would make biscotti more Would he or she have spoken the fol- Lead actress Quvenzhané Wallis cookies and Valentine’s Day treats can everything else in the world, they taste wintery days. lowing phrase? “The whole universe is, in a word, fierce. She dominates the leave amateur dessert chefs in a rut better homemade than store-bought. The ingredients are simple, not depends on everything fitting together film with a speculative and insightful once March 1st rolls around. After the They might conjure images of real- exotic; using regular flour and almond just right. If one piece busts, even the narrative. Mr. Zeitlin has said in nu- months of holidays we associate with world bakeries and Roman hotels, but extract is easier than finding almond smallest piece, the entire universe will merous interviews that she had a “voice many themed sweet treats, it seems sud- biscotti are surprisingly easy to make, flour but still gives the end product get busted.” Unless you grew up in a vi- of wisdom” on the film set and many denly and inexplicably difficult to find the baking process comparable to that of a distinct flavor, the hints of almond vacious community completely isolated of the moving voice overs in the film an outlet for creative baking energy. regular cookies. Also like regular cookie providing a balance to the sugary taste. from society, your answer is probably were thoughtful reflections of Quven- Though they are enjoyable year- baking, whipping up a batch of biscotti Sweet but not too sweet, biscotti are “No.” zhané herself. Her determination to face round, Italian biscotti are especially can involve more creative additions to perhaps just the right food for those Beasts of the Southern Wild cap- challenges physically larger than herself good for this time of year. The mere act the batter or post-baking decorating for who crave the illusion of dessert for tures the challenging lifestyle of individ- humbles audience members and is a of flipping a calendar page from Febru- more exciting results. Dipping the fin- breakfast. uals living in an insolated community pleasurable education. ary to March might make spring seem ished biscotti in melted chocolate and called the Bathtub. Separated from civi- On the multiple red carpets she somewhat in sight, but let’s face it, we’ll then refrigerating them is a common lization by an expansive levy, commu- has sauntered down over the last two nity members have a fierce connection months, Quvenzhané has reported that she does intend to continue acting. It HANDS-ON TIME TOTAL TIME MAKES to and sense of place. When a storm hits and floods their community, in- would be a shame if directors ignored habitants face the life-threatening con- her insightful mindset and claimed her sequences of their decision to stay iso- talent for the American child star world. lated from potentially helpful forces in Hopefully she will maintain her wise 20mins 170mins 44cookies society. From the perspective of a young outlook and not succumb to the deceiv- girl named Hushpuppy (Quevenzhané ing attraction of life as a child star. Wallis), the audience experiences her Even though she was six when film- INGREDIENTS speculative thought process about the ing commenced, at age nine she is still 3 ALL-PURPOSE 1 1 workings of her community and their the youngest actress ever to be nominat- -- -- BAKING -- KOSHER relationship to the world at large. ed for an Academy Award for Best Sup- 4 2 2 Films that capture environments porting actress. Zeitlin even admits in 2 FLOUR 1 unfamiliar to the primary demographic an interview that casting Quvenzhané CUPS SPOONED & LEVELED TSPS POWDER TSP SALT usually serve to educate audience mem- was a risky decision as a filmmaker; bers on a different way of life. Beasts “When you make your film with a six 1 PURE takes this strategy one step further. It year old star,” he says, “you are bank- -- UNSALTED uniquely presents the rare and isolated ing your film on a miracle.” Thankfully, MELTED ALMOND 2 SUGAR 2 environment of the “Bathtub” with ele- Quvenzhané was the miraculous force 1CUPS STICK1 TSPS that Zeitlin’s film needed. BUTTER EXTRACT ments of Hushpuppy’s fantastical imag- ination. It transports the audience to a At the heart of Beasts is a story about rarified world and adds an imaginative community and the power that a sense 1 lens. of place has in dictating our actions. LARGE -- ROASTED Director Benh Zeitlin approached It essentially captures what Bates seeks 2 this project with a relatively risky strat- to pride itself on. Every Bates student 3 EGGS 1 ALMONDS egy. While he took multiples takes of should find time to rent Beasts of the CUPS COARSELY CHOPPED various scenes, he chose not to review Southern Wild on iTunes. At a running any of the material captured until after time of approximately eighty minutes, production had finished. This tech- no student has an excuse not to. Beasts nique marks Zeitlin as an impressively reminds us how vital it is to establish a Directions the dough, covered, until firm enough to Using a serrated knife, cut the audacious director. Few directors would sense of place with the world around us. 1. In a medium bowl, whisk handle, 30 to 60 minutes. logs into ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange jeopardize their vision for a film in such Inhabitants of the Bathtub only survive together the flour, baking powder, 3. Heat oven to 350° F. Divide the in a single layer on the baking sheet. a way and risk their ability to convey a because they are all viscerally connect- and salt. dough in half and shape into two 12-by- Bake until dry and crisp, 18 to 22 specific message. ed to their community. Community 2. In a large bowl, mix together 2-inch logs (about ¾ inch thick). Place minutes. Cool completely on the His approach reflects a deep con- members are responsible for being viva- the sugar, butter, and almond extract on a parchment-lined baking sheet. baking sheet. Store the biscotti in an nection to the characters depicted in the cious, willing and responsible contribu- until just smooth. One at a time, beat Bake until just golden around the edges airtight container at room tempera- film. Like the inhabitants of the Bath- tors to the community. As community in the eggs. Add the flour mixture and and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. ture for up to 2 weeks. tub, he was forced to make the best of members ourselves, we cannot just say almonds and mix until just incorpo- Transfer the loaves to a rack and cool for what he had in the present moment. we have a sense of place; our behaviors rated (do not overmix). Refrigerate 15 minutes. Source: Real Simple Magazine He couldn’t dwell on the past; he could must actively reflect how important our only make the best of the future. The community is to us. Quartet predictably explores love of music and life tion, “Is there such a thing as too much There is only one scene where one of ELIZA GABRIEL Maggie Smith?” and answers it with a our protagonists falls prey to a physical STAFF WRITER resounding “No.,” states movie critic health issue and, though it is powerful Duane Dudek. and scary to watch, everything seems to In Dustin Hoffman’s directorial de- A capable and truly dynamic three- be fine and dandy by the next scene. READ.THINK.SHARE but, Maggie Smith plays Jean Horton, some of actors backs up Smith. Wilf, The music is what infuses this movie a retired opera singer who makes the Reggie, and Cissy (Pauline Collins) with life and emotion. As the plot takes transition to the Beecham House for keep the light-heartedness flowing. us through Beecham House, every room Retired Musicians. There she joins a col- Cissy is lovable and forgetful, and the is filled with musicians keeping their lection of gifted musicians and singers glue that keeps the friendship quartet talents alive. In one room, violinists ONLINE. in the liveliest retirement home imagin- together. practice, in the next, there’s a clarinet- able. Among the residents are the mem- ist, trumpets, pianos, cellos, and even bers of Jean’s former quartet, including a young rapper freestyling about what her ex-husband, Reginald Paget (played hip-hop means to him and what opera by Tom Courtenay). means to the retirees. Quartet, based on a play by Ron- As a viewer, you feel drawn into VISIT US AT WWW.THEBATESSTUDENT.COM ald Harwood, is a wonderfully silly the house which seems to be singing its movie. The opening credits depict typi- heart out. cal retiree activities – going for a swim, The supporting cast living in the choosing an outfit, taking a walk – all home is mostly real-life retired musi- done with the added theatrical flourish cians portraying themselves. During the appropriate for these washed up stars. closing credits, the audience is treated to In a rehearsal scene we are intro- then-and-now style photos of all the re- duced to the charming Wilf Bond (Billy Running parallel to the Beecham tired musicians who participated in the Connolly), who keeps everyone at Bee- House storyline, Jean and Reggie’s movie. It is an unexpected treat after a cham House laughing, and occasionally ruined romance has them tiptoeing movie that fosters our tremendous re- FIND US ON blushing. Here Quartet also lays out around each other, and, at one point, spect for their craft. the somewhat predictable plot: Bee- chasing each other around the grounds. Though this movie is definitely ca- cham house is running out of money, so The only real drawback to this tering to the nostalgia of its older target their annual gala this year must attract movie is that it is quite predictable. The demographic, the silliness and senti- enough attention and donations to keep movie seems to make “obvious choices mentality of the story will appeal to au- the house afloat. every step of the way,” remarks critic diences of all ages. Enter Jean Horton, the most fa- Mike Scott. If you’re looking to see a movie mous and talented opera singer to ever Though there are some scenes that about what it means to age, and you move to Beecham. Here’s the twist; she depict the harsher realities of growing can’t stomach Amour, Quartet is the refuses to sing a note. Jean is too terri- older, “Quartet favors cheeky over hon- healthier, less exhausting option, and is fied of criticism in her old age to risk est,” as Matt Pais, from “Redeye” points surprisingly great fun. exposing her aged singing voice. Mag- out. The physical implications of aging gie Smith is incredibly endearing in this are skimmed over, and the emotional heartfelt role. implications are more implicitly than “Quartet asks the musical ques- explicitly explored. The Bates Student March 6, 2013 Sports10

Men’s Basketball Men’s Squash Men’s basketball finishes season Men’s squash finishes strong

“After being stagnant in the rank- with win against Hamilton, loss to ALEX DAUGHERTY ings for the past two years it was truly EDITOR IN CHIEF satisfying to move up in the rankings,” said Cabot. The Bates men’s squash team came Bates then sent three players, into the College Squash Association Williams in NESCAC tournament Khalek, Cabot, and junior Kristian Team Nationals ranked 15th in the Muldoon, to individual nationals held country and a pair of upset wins gave at Trinity. the Bobcats 13th in the final season Cabot and Muldoon competed quarterfinals rankings. Bates started its tournament in the B Draw and each lost their first with a 6-3 loss to rival and 10th ranked round matches 3-0 before rebounding 19 points and nine rebounds, while Because of the win against Hamil- Williams before defeating 14th ranked KYLE OLEHNIK in the consolation bracket. first-year Mike Boornazian tallied his ton, the Bobcats were able to secure the Navy and 12th ranked Penn. STAFF WRITER th Cabot won in four games over Mar- second double double of the year, re- 7 seed in the NESCAC playoffs and Against Williams, the Bobcats re- tin Bawden of Hamilton while Mul- cording 11 points and 11 rebounds. an opening round bout with Williams. ceived wins from freshman sensation It was an erratic season for the Bates doon downed Andrew McComas of Matarazzo finished the game with “When we heard we had Williams in Ahmed Abdel Khalek at the number men’s basketball team, with thrilling Haverford. 16 points and sophomore guard Gra- the first round of the playoffs, we were one spot, senior R.J. Keating at number victories to go along with tough losses. Khalek competed in the A Draw ham Safford added 11 points and four all pretty excited to have an opportu- four, and sophomore Andy Cannon at Their playoff hopes rested on an end- against the nation’s best players and was assists. For the game, the Bobcats shot nity to do something big,” noted Boor- number five. of-the-season matchup with Hamilton seeded fifth in the field. The first-year just 39% from the field and 35% from nazian. “We felt we had a good chance Khalek crushed his opponent in inside the friendly confides of Alumni easily won his first round match before 3-point land. However, the killer was to knock them off,” he added. three games while Cannon needed gym after winter storm Nemo struck defeating 2012 First Team All-Ameri- their free throw percentage, 69%, while The quarterfinal game began with four games and Keating survived a five the Bates campus. With little else to do, can Guilherme de Melo of Franklin and Thomas sank 80% of their attempts. both teams trading buckets; Williams match thriller. students flocked to Alumni to cheer on Marshall 3-0 to advance to the national Four days later, the men’s team built a 7-5 lead and never trailed the The loss against Williams put Bates the Bates men for the final time in the quarterfinals. Khalek is the first player returned home for the season finale rest of the contest. Eventually, Williams against 14th ranked Navy, a team that 2012-13 season. The Bobcats respond- in Bates history to advance to the quar- against Hamilton. With snow and wind secured an 88-79 victory. For the game, the Bobcats defeated 5-4 early in the ed with a crucial 59-56 victory over the terfinal round. still pounding the campus, students Boornazian led the way for the Bobcats season. Bates managed to stay alive in Continentals. In day two of nationals, Cabot and made their way to Alumni and were re- racking up 20 points on 7-11 shooting, the bracket with 3-0 wins from Khalek, First, on February 5th in Waterville, Muldoon fell in 3-1 matches in the con- warded with a thrilling 59-56 Bobcats 4-5 from beyond the arc. senior captain Walter Cabot, Cannon, the Bobcats found themselves on the solation bracket quarterfinals. victory. “When we had played them earlier and sophomore Nabil Saleem. Keating wrong end of a 77-72 game against in- Khalek knocked off yet another for- The festivities started with seniors in the season I had one of my better added the decisive point for Bates with state foe Thomas College. mer All-American, Columbia’s Ramit Bogdanovich, Taylor Gartley, Mark games against them,” said Boornazian. a 3-1 win. Both teams shot well all day, but Tandon, in the national quarterfinals. Brust, and Johnny Murphy all getting “I knew they did not have the person- The Bobcats faced Penn in their Bates was able to hold a lead for much The Bobcat upstart pulled off the up- recognized for their years of service for nel to match up with me so I was just final team match of the season. Penn, of the game heading into the end of the set against the second best player in the the Bobcats. However, the good feel- looking to be aggressive and score from ranked 12th coming into the tourna- second half. Thomas’s only lead came in country last season. Khalek and Tan- ings would come to an end quickly, as the start.” ment, defeated Bates 5-4 on the open- the first half, which was erased by quick don traded wins in the first two games Hamilton jumped out to an early lead. For the game, Bates hit 57% of ing weekend of the season. and efficient scoring by the Bobcats, before Khalek pulled away with 11-6 Bogdanovich was able to trim the lead their field goal attempts and 38% from Four of the matches went the full most notably junior guard Luke Mata- and 11-5 wins in the third and fourth to six going into halftime. three. Bates outrebounded Williams 31- five games, with Bates winning three of razzo, who extended the lead to 12 at games. Things seemed to slip away for the 30 and outshot them from the charity them. Khalek continued his dominance the 5:24 mark with a three pointer. The first-year then advanced to the Bobcats in the second half when Ham- stripe at 87% to Williams’ 83%. Over- by only conceding nine total points By the end of the first half, the the national semifinals against top-seeded ilton extended their lead to nine, but ev- all, it was a solid season for the Bobcats, during his 3-0 win. The other Bobcat Bates lead was down to five, despite and former national champion Todd erything turned when Safford grabbed even though there were ups and downs. wins were not as easy as Saleem won his senior Ed Bogdanovich’s nine points. Harity of Princeton. Harity dispatched his own block and made a nice pass For Boornazian, next year is only going match in four games, and Cabot, Keat- Bates was able to extend that lead to Khalek in three games 11-7, 11-7, 11-4 to Boornazian who capped off the fast to get better, saying, “Next season, we ing, and Cannon all needed five games nine at the start of the second half, but to return to the national championship break with a dunk. will bring experience and a strong work to outlast their opponents. Thomas battled back. For the rest of the match, where he lost to St. Lawrence Bates continued to chip away at the ethic to the table from day one. Our For the second straight day, Keat- contest, there were four lead changes, first-year Amr Khaled Khalifa. Hamilton lead and eventually pulled record this past season did not indicate ing’s match was the decisive win for but the foul-plagued Bobcat squad put The Bobcats will lose their num- away with the help of three pointers by how talented our team actually was. If Bates. Thomas consistently on the line, which ber three and four players, Cabot and Safford and Matarazzo. For the game, we mix all that with our team’s natural The impressive match against Penn sealed the non-conference victory for Keating, for next season but should be Bates shot 46% from mid-range while talent, we are going to make some noise concluded a 15-10 season for Bates, Thomas. primed to make another run in the NE- converting an incredible 53% of its in the NESCAC.” who finished third in the NESCAC and Bogdanovich led the Bobcats with SCAC and on the national stage. three point attempts. 13th in the country.

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Men’s and BOBCATS women’s OF THE swimming WEEK set records at NESCACs

DOUG STEINBERG later for the 100 backstroke at 51.86 AHMED ABEL KHALEK ’16 & ALLIE BEAULIEU ’13 ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR seconds. Senior diver Travis Jones placed The Bates men’s swimming and div- fifth in the 3-meter event with 428.1 ing team finished their season by placing points. Jones was also honored with the seventh in the NESCAC Champion- Four-Year High Point Diver award for ships over Winter Break. Additionally, outscoring all other seniors at the event several Bobcats set team records in the over the past four years. pool over the weekend tournament held The women’s team fared slightly at Wesleyan University. better than the men’s, placing fifth in Sophomore Matt Gagne set the the NESCAC. The team finished with school record for the 50 butterfly with 714 points, narrowly edging out Bow- a time of 22.61 seconds, earning an All- doin (707) and Connecticut College NESCAC honor for the performance. (709.5), exemplifying the warrior atti- Gagne later set the team record for the tude that the Bobcats have had all year. 100 butterfly, swimming the event in A relay quartet of junior Gabrielle 49.48 seconds. Sergi, first-year Whitney Paine, junior Fellow sophomore Andrew Briggs Emilie Geissinger, and first-year Caro- set the Bates record for the 50 breast- line Depew set the school record by stroke, finishing in 26.95 seconds – a swimming the 200 free relay in 1:37.02 record that had stood for 21 years. seconds. Another quarter of Paine, Briggs also set another Bates record on Geissinger, Sergi, and senior Catherine the weekend, swimming the 100 breast- Sparks set the school record for the 200 stroke in 58.67 seconds, breaking the medley relay with a time of 1:46.72. COURTESY PHOTO/OFFICE OF COURTESY PHOTO/OFFICE OF previous record by almost two full sec- Bates also swam well individually, COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA onds. as Geissinger set Bates’ 50 butterfly RELATIONS RELATIONS A team of senior Matt Johns, Briggs, record with a time of 26.35 seconds, Gagne, and senior Nick Karlson set the while Sergi set the 50 free mark at 24.08 The first-year squash sensation from Cairo, The senior guard capped an outstanding career Bates record for the 400 medley relay, seconds. Paine also set a record in the Egypt recently finished up a stellar campaign with with a sensational senior season, recently earning a spot finishing in 3:26.92. A quartet of Johns, 50 backstroke, swimming the event in a semifinal appearance at CSA Individual Nation- on the All-NESCAC second team. Beaulieu averaged Briggs, junior Venkatesh Duvvuri, and 27.25 seconds. Sergi and Depew placed als held in Hartford, Connecticut. Khalek defeated a team-high 14.4 points per game this year, which was Karlson would also set the school record first and second, respectively, in the 100 two 2012 first-team All-Americans before losing to the fourth highest in the league. The senior was 17th in for the 200 medley relay, swimming freestyle B-finals. top-ranked Todd Harity of Princeton. This is the the country in three point field goal percentage (.416) the event in 1:33.14. Head coach Peter Bates women’s swimming will lose first time that at Bates squash player has advanced and 22nd in the country and first in the NESCAC in Casares wrote on the team blog that, four members to graduation this year, that far in the national championships and Khalek three pointers per game (2.67). The sweet shooting “There have been few peaks and valleys and the bulk of the speed on the team will join Ricky Weisskopf ’08 as Bates’ only All- senior did not miss a game this season and led the con- this year with the men’s team — they will set the table for a strong 2014 cam- American first team honorees. The national cham- ference in minutes played per game, a testament to her have been steady and always moved for- paign. pionship performance comes on the heels of a 23-2 durability. Beaulieu, the first All-NESCAC player for ward with their work ethic and vision individual record this season from the top spot in Bates since 2010, graduates with the most three point- for success.” the lineup. Khalek was also named 2013 NESCAC ers made of any Bates player ever (206) and her 1,170 The relay was the start of a stel- Player and Rookie of the year recently. career points puts her seventh on the all-time program lar weekend for Johns, who broke the scoring list. school record for the 50 backstroke at an impressive 23.93 seconds and then The Bates Student March 6, 2013 Sports11

Men’s Baseball Men’s Lacrosse Baseball sees season-opening Late collapse dooms success down south men’s lacrosse vs. Warren went two innings before fresh- scored three runs in the top of the sev- KYLE OLEHNIK man Connor Colombo finished it out. enth, erasing Emory’s 4-2 lead. Pinch Skidmore STAFF WRITER For the Bobcats in game 1, catcher Me- hitter Mekae Hyde got things started kae Hyde drove in two runs while ju- with a lead off walk followed by Son- to cut the lead to 9-6, the beginning of Ten months after just missing a nior Kevin Davis drove in a game-high berg and Davis reaching base on inten- DOUG STEINBERG an 8-0 run for Skidmore that would last berth to the NESCAC playoffs, the ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR three. Overall, the Bobcats outhit the tional walks. Griff Tewksbury singled to until late in the fourth quarter. “Our Bates baseball team returned to action Vikings 22-7. left, starting the rally, which eventually whole team was really on point in the for the 2013 campaign in Georgia. The It was a tale of two halves at Harvard “The strengths of the team this year led to a 5-4 Bates lead. Dean Bonneau first half but we may have gotten a little squad looked to get off to a great start University for the Bates men’s lacrosse is our defense and pitching, as well as was flawless in the bottom of the sev- too comfortable with our lead in the and build off of what was a successful team on Sunday, as they dominated the our leadership,” explained Sonberg. enth, recording his second save of the second. Shots that went in in the first 2012 campaign, playing seven games first half of their season opener against “We are going to play fundamentally trip and preserving the 5-4 victory. half were just a couple inches off their in total against foes Oglethorpe, Berry, Skidmore before faltering late and drop- sound baseball,” he added. In all, both Steve Burke and Kevin mark in the second,” noted senior co- and Emory. ping a tight 12-11 decision to the Thor- In the second game of the series, it McGregor had three hits in four plate captain Torben Noto. 2012 First Team All-NESCAC se- oughbreds in the second annual Mor- was a much closer contest for Leonard’s appearances with Burke, as well as Despite the late collapse, Bates lection Griff Tewksbury is back, along gan McDuffee tribute game. squad. Kevin McGregor led the way Tewksbury, both two RBIs. Tom Baroni outplayed Skidmore in essentially ev- with upperclassmen Kevin McGregor The game is played to honor the with his 4-for-4 performance, getting and Chris Ward toed the rubber for the ery facet of the game. Bates dominated and Ryan Sonberg who look to round memory of former Bates lacrosse captain things started in the first with a single. Bobcats, before giving way to Bonneau. face-offs 18-7 thanks to specialists soph- out an experienced core of leadership Morgan McDuffee, who was killed dur- The Cats got the first run in the open- In the latter contest, Emory scored omore Mac Jackson and junior Paul for the Bobcats. ing his senior year in 2002. Skidmore ing stanza on a bases loaded walk by Jeff five runs in the first inning and didn’t Donovan. The Bobcats also enjoyed On February 19th coach Jack Sandler was a teammate of , the Bobcats took Gunn. Junior starter Chris Fusco held give up the lead behind strong pitch- better play from their goaltender, junior to the diamond for the first time against McDuffee’s at Bates during coach Peter the Vikings scoreless through three, but ing from two Eagles freshman. The only Charlie Kazarian, who saved of 12 of Berry College. It wasn’t the beginning Lasagna’s second season as the Bobcats’ allowed a lone Berry run in the fourth. runs for the Bobcats came in the top 24 shots on goal, markedly better than Bates expected, as they fell victim to a head coach. In the top of fifth, Bates exploded for of the first after Sonberg scored on a the 6 of 17 shots saved by the Skidmore combined one-shit shutout by a pair of The Bobcats started the game quick- three runs on two hits along with two Tewksbury sacrifice fly. Bates then went keeper. Shooting accuracy was really the Berry College pitchers. ly, as sophomore midfielder Steven Hild wild pitches. on to get two more runs in the second only area that Skidmore had a clear ad- For the game, the only threat Bates scored on an assist from senior Dan After giving up the lead late in the and fifth innings. But, that was all they vantage in, putting 86% of their shots had of putting a run on the scoreboard Hines. After Skidmore responded with game, the Bobcats were able to score in were able to muster as Emory eventually on goal as opposed to just 62% for the came in the fifth inning when junior a goal of their own, senior midfielder the top of seventh and turn a game-end- won 6-3. Bobcats. Rob Highland scored shooting off of a Steve Burke led off the inning with ing double play with the bases loaded in In the third contest of the day, Bates After allowing the 8-0 run, Bates dodge, his first of three goals on the day, a single. Senior captain Griff Tewks- the bottom half to stymie a Berry come- took on Oglethorpe. For the game, the nearly sent the game into overtime after to give the Bobcats a 2-1 lead. Skidmore bury then drew a walk. Both runners back attempt. Tewksbury had a 2-for-4 Bobcats were held to three hits, one Highland’s third goal and a second goal scored twice more in the last minute of advanced a base on a sacrifice bunt game, recording an RBI and a run. Four apiece by Warren, Burke, and Berry. from Allard cut Skidmore’s lead to 12- the first quarter, but with seven seconds by junior catcher Jeff Gunn. But their pitchers saw time on the mound for the Bates trailed 2-1 after scoring a run in 11. The Bobcats quickly forced a Skid- left freshman Charlie Hildebrand put a scoring attempt was fizzled when Burke Bobcats. Reliever Sam Maliska got the the top of the sixth. Junior southpaw more turnover and had four clean looks shot past the Skidmore goalie on a Nick was thrown out at home, followed by win and Dean Bonneau closed the door Brad Reynolds gave up two runs to at the goal in the final two minutes, but Ford assist to tie score at three apiece. a groundout to second. Eventually, the on the Vikings, recording the save. Oglethorpe in the bottom half of that were unable to capitalize as Skidmore The second period featured Bates’ Bobcats lost 6-0. After a couple days of rainouts, inning before giving up three more the held on for the thrilling win. offense firing on all cylinders, as the “Finally getting on a real baseball the team was able to get back on the inning after. Overall, it was a messy Luckily for Bates, the game had no Bobcats showed how dangerous their field was a great feeling,” noted Mc- diamond and take on Oglethorpe. Bates game for Bates, who committed five er- meaning for NESCAC playoff stand- shooters can be. Bates went on a 6-3 Gregor. “We hadn’t been on a real field looked dead in the water, falling be- rors. ings, and Bates has a lot of positives to run in the second quarter, including until we played our first game, which hind 9-4 by the time the eighth inning “We think that this year’s team is build upon. Poor offensive play was the a 4-0 run over a four-minute stretch. based on the result showed we needed rolled around. Ryan Sonberg closed the the most talented team we’ve had in our main culprit for last season’s 4-9 cam- The Bobcats benefitted from crisp, ac- to get the kinks out and the rust off the gap hitting a solo homer before Bates four years at Bates,” added McGregor. paign, and eleven goals is definitely a curate passing and exceptionally ac- bats,” he added. opened up the floodgates in the ninth. “The team chemistry is better then it’s good sign for this Bates team. curate shooting during this period, as The next day, it was a completely Davis, McGregor, and sophomores Alex ever been.” The Bobcats open NESCAC play Highland, Ford, junior midfielder Will different story for the Bobcats. They Parker and Pajka began the inning with Overall, it was a successful five-day this weekend, when they host Middle- Gilkeson, and sophomore midfielder took to the diamond for a double four consecutive hits. trip for the Bates Bobcats, who finished bury on Saturday and Amherst on Conor Henrie all tallied goals. header against Berry and swept the two Sam Warren grounded out to sec- 4-3 overall. With a mixture of seasoned Sunday. “We are excited to play against Sophomore attackman Jack Strain game series. The Cats immediately got ond, scoring Parker on the play. Son- upperclassmen and talented youth, the NESCAC opponents this coming week- scored a rare man-down goal on an- the bats going, scoring four runs on berg evened things up when he reached team figures to be in the mix for the end and get some wins for the fans at other assist from Ford, and freshman three hits while taking advantage of on a fielder’s choice while the Petrels NESCAC crown. home,” said Noto, “This weekend’s re- Jack Allard capped the scoring run with three Berry errors. Bates got its first run failed to throw out Pajka at home. Bates “I thought we held our own with sult has made us very motivated to work a man-up goal that one senior described when freshman Sam Berry singled up would score five more runs in the in- some very good teams in Georgia,” be- hard this week to prepare.” the middle, allowing Ryan Sonberg to ning, securing the 14-9 victory. Sonberg lieves senior Sonberg. “There are things as, “one of the most ridiculous displays score. had a game-high four RBI while starter that we as a team and individually can of stick skills I have ever seen,” grabbing From there, the floodgates opened Spinosa went 3.1 innings, allowing one continue to improve on, but our goal is a low pass and shooting right past the as the Cats scored seven runs over three run on four hits. Freshman Mark Cun- to be playing our best ball when we play goalie’s head all in one fluid motion. innings. Bates junior Brad Reynolds ningham got the victory. Tufts at the end of March.” However, after taking a 9-4 lead late started on the bump, shutting out Berry The next day, Bates had three The team returns to action March in the second quarter, Bates apparently College for three innings before giving games, starting with a double header 9th against Middlebury. got too comfortable. Skidmore added way to freshman reliever Sam Warren. against Emory. In game 1, the Bobcats two quick goals right before halftime Spring sports: stock up, stock down

ALEX HENRIE MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR team. The Lady Cats return less than lis along with junior Tom Baroni will and junior Timmy Berg, a first team half their scoring from a year ago due to anchor the Bobcats’ starting rotation, All-NESCAC selection. Women’s Crew DOUG STEINBERG the graduation of a talented senior class. while junior Brad Reynolds returns as Crampton was a national semifinal- STOCK UP ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Sophomore Kathy Yannopolous Bates’ best option out of the bullpen. ist in the singles draw last year, while and junior Wally Pierce, the second and Given how intact the returning ros- he and Bettles made the quarterfinals Bates women’s crew lost some of Men’s Lacrosse third-leading scorers from last year’s ter is, it’s easy to project another out- in the doubles. With another year un- their best athletes to graduation last STOCK UP team, will have to step into much larger standing season for Bates baseball. der their belts, expecting those three to year, but this team probably has as good roles to make up for the graduations of make noise on the national landscape of a chance of winning the national While the men’s lacrosse team grad- leading scorer Joan O’Neill, a Second doesn’t seem far-fetched, and another championship as ever after three con- uated a bevy of talent last year, especial- Team All-American and Bates Female Women’s Softball stellar team season should follow. secutive second place finishes. ly on defense, the youthful Bobcats look Athlete of the Year, and former All- STOCK DOWN After testing on the ergometer ma- as deep and talented as ever under head American Jenna Dannis. chines, the average times for the team coach Peter Lasagna. Coach Brett Allen will also have to Not to knock the talent on the team Women’s Tennis have actually improved since last year- Bates should still be solid defen- break in a new goalie, as both keepers here, but it’s hard to be optimistic about STOCK DOWN about the only metric in the sport that sively, and will be anchored by senior from last year’s team are no longer on any team that loses an astonishing eight matters. Combined with a surprisingly co-captains Charlie Clark and Torben the roster. The good news is that whoev- out of fourteen players due to gradua- The women’s tennis team begins the weaker Williams team (the one team Noto. Bates’ defense ranked fifth (out er is between the pipes will play behind tion. With that in mind, we have to season ranked #28 in the nation accord- that typically stands in the way of a of 11) in the NESCAC last season, an a mostly intact defense, led by senior conclude that this season will not be as ing to the ITA, following a 10-9 2012 Bates championship), the faster times impressive feat considering how much captain Linnea Fulton (a 2011 All-NE- strong as last year, when the team went season in which they barely missed the indicate a bright future for the Bobcats. possession time was skewed in their op- SCAC selection), junior Cat Dioli, and 18-12. NESCAC tournament. Don’t break out the ticker tape just yet, ponents’ favor. Goal scoring is where sophomore Aly Dowey. With only two seniors on the roster, Only two seniors graduated from but the Bobcats might have a shot at the the Bobcats will have to improve the The future might be bright for the infielder Mary Lewis and catcher An- the 2012 team, although Meg Ander- national title this year. most if they hope to achieve a playoff young Lady Cats, but replacing the naMarie Martino, this team is clearly in son (No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles) berth. Class of 2012 will prove too much to rebuilding mode. However, the youth and Erika Blauth (No. 4 singles, No. 2 Almost the entire Bobcats offense overcome this year. movement on the team will almost cer- doubles) were important contributors Track and Field will return this year. Senior gunner Rob tainly translate to greater continuity and in both singles and doubles. STOCK UP Highland and junior Will Gilkeson will Men’s Baseball success over the next few years. In ad- Fortunately, No. 1 Elena Mandzhu- lead the offense from the midfield, along STOCK UP dition, the team retains two sophomore kova is just a sophomore, followed by Bates women’s track and field looks with a strong group of sophomores pitchers, Kelsey Freedman and Brenna senior captain Jacqui Holmes at No. as strong as it ever has this year, with the looking to make an impact. At attack, After three consecutive seasons of Callahan. 2 and junior Lucy Brennan at No. 3. distance runners providing the bulk of Bates returns two starters in sophomore at least 20 wins, things are looking up We still think the Bobcats might While the lineup is consistent from top the talent. As long as sophomore Sarah sniper Jack Strain and senior leader Dan for Bates baseball as nearly every con- have enough talent to make a run at the to bottom, whether the team can re- Fusco and senior Bud Arens are running Hines, and can expect contributions tributor returns from last year’s 23-17 postseason, but it’s going to be difficult. place half of the top four in their lineup for the Bobcats, Bates will continue to from a host of underclassmen, includ- squad. Only one everyday player and remains to be seen. contend in meets. ing sophomore Nick Ford and freshmen one impactful starter graduated last The men’s track and field team is Jack Allard and Charlie Hildebrand. year’s team, meaning that the 2013 edi- Men’s Tennis similarly loaded, as seniors James LeP- The high level of continuity in this tion should be even better than last year. STOCK UP Men’s Crew age and David Pless have both set re- offense should on its own translate to a Griffin Tewksbury and Ryan Sond- STOCK DOWN cords for the team this year. Depth and more potent offensive unit. Addition- berg make up a stellar middle infield, Traditionally one of Bates’ strongest experience should translate to a strong ally, this is arguably the most talented with both having earned First Team All- teams, the Bobcats enter this season Bates men’s rowing loses a signifi- spring campaign. group offensively that Lasagna has as- NESCAC selections in the past. A pair ranked 15th nationally after finishing cant amount of speed to graduation, sembled in recent history, which is why of sophomore outfielders will also look an impressive 8th last year. Having only but this should only marginally affect we see good things for the team in 2013. to continue their success from a year graduated one senior, Jeff Beaton, this what is traditionally a strong and con- ago; Nate Pajka finished second in the Bates team appears to have even more sistent team throughout the year. Women’s Lacrosse conference in home runs, while Lewis- depth to go along with the talent and This stock down rating is primarily STOCK DOWN ton product Mekae Hyde batted .319 experience that is clearly on the roster. because of a lack of salient reasons for and stole nine bases. The team will be led by their domi- the stock to go up, but this team is still The 2013 season is going to be an On the mound, senior captains nant returning trio of senior All-Amer- loaded from top to bottom with talent uphill battle for the women’s lacrosse Mike Spinosa and Mike Antonel- icans Rob Crampton and Matt Bettles, as usual and has unlimited potential. 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Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Men’s and women’s track place well in the New England Division III Championships fourth at 1:56.44. Senior Captain Da- DOUG STEINBERG vid Hardison and sophomore Eric ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Wainman came in second and third in the heptathalon with 4,727 and 4,573 At the New England Division III points, respectively, each surpassing championship, held at the University of the previous Bates record. Junior Mike Southern Maine on February 16th, Bates Martin also placed second in the 3,000 women’s track and field placed 11th out meters with a time of 8:34.55. of 26 teams. Sophomore Sarah Fusco At the Open New England Cham- broke her own record in winning the pionship on February 23rd, the men’s 600 meters with a time of 1:36.14, while team finished ninth out of 32 teams and senior Bud Arens won the 1,000-meter was the top Division III team. High- race with a time of 2:58.60, the second lighting the event was LePage’s break- best time in Bates history. ing of Bates’ 800 meters record with a Bates’ 4x800 relay also ran well, time of 1:51.59. Junior Tully Hannan with a quartet of first-year Isabelle Un- also ran the second fastest mile in Bates ger, senior Lisa Reedich, first-year Isabel history with a personal best of 4:10.09. Ferguson, and junior Kallie Nixon plac- Pless continued his outstanding ing third with a time of 9:46.37. season by capturing his first all-divisions On February 23rd, Bates women’s New England championship in the shot track travelled to Boston University for put with a throw of 58-10, while Enos the Open New England Indoor Track came in fifth at 54-11.25. Championship, in which the Bobcats At Tufts’ Last Chance Meet, Pless placed 29th out of 36 point-scoring broke his own team record for the teams. The field included many division weight throw with an effort of 65 feet, one programs. 11.5 inches, while the distance medley Bud Arens set the Bates record for relay team of junior Noah Graboys, the 800 meters, running it in 2:12.37, LePage, junior Ben Levy, and Barron which was good for fifth place and a David Pless ’13. COURTESY PHOTO/TOM LEONARD ‘78 qualified for the NCAA championships spot in the finals. Arens tripped and fell with a time of 9:58.30. during the final race, but still finished idating but I’m hoping to capitalize on fastest time in Bates history, coming in and the shot put, with marks of 64 feet, Hannan qualified for NCAA’s in seventh to secure All-New England past experiences.” fourth at 11:56.03, but narrowly failed 7.75 inches and 59 feet, 9.5 inches feet the mile, while junior Mark McCauley honors. Arens was the lone Bobcat to A 4x800 relay quartet comprised of to qualify for nationals. respectively. Sophomore Sean Enos will run as LePage’s alternate in the dis- qualify for the NCAA Championships, Nixon, Fusco, Unger, and senior Kate The No. 7 ranked men’s track and came in third in the shot put at 53-3.75 th tance medley relay. where she will run the 800 meters. DeAngelis finished 7 out of 24 teams field team hosted the New England Di- feet and fourth in the weight throw at In addition, Pless, Enos, and LeP- “I feel truly honored to be repre- and was the top Division III team. vision III championship on February 57-2 feet. th age will all compete in NCAA’s to make senting what is probably the strongest On Saturday at Tufts’ Last Chance 16 , coming in second out of eleven Senior captain James LePage be- for a team-record eight athletes repre- all-around team we’ve had since I’ve Meet, the women’s distance medley re- and being edged out only by MIT. came the New England champion in senting Bates. been at Bates,” explained Arens, “Com- lay team of Unger, Nixon, Arens, and Senior David Pless set New Eng- the 800 meters with a time of 1:53.23, peting at NCAA’s is always pretty intim- senior Ansley Flanagan ran the second land records in both the weight throw while senior Nick Barron came in

Women’s Basketball Women’s Squash Women’s basketball blows Women’s squash out UMPI on Senior Night, pulls upsets at Team ends season with NESCAC Nationals, performs Tournament loss to Middlebury run over the remaining minutes to close rebounds. ALEX HENRIE out the visitors and book their ticket to O’Connell had eight points and six well at Individual MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR the NESCAC semifinals. rebounds of her own, and hit two free Beaulieu ended her career with an- throws to finish with the highest single The women’s basketball team ended other outrageous shooting performance, season free-throw percentage in Bates their successful 2012-13 season with tying the Bates single-game record with history, at 90%. Nationals a tough loss in the quarterfinals of the six made 3-pointers on her way to a Hawkins said she is, “Excited to before slamming the door shut in the NESCAC playoffs at the hands of the game-high 24 points. She also had six watch the team’s success continue”, ALEX HENRIE Middlebury Panthers, 75-64. fourth game. rebounds and five assists in the game. while Beaulieu added she is looking for- MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR Drammeh and Matos once again The Lady Cats finished the regu- “It was an accomplishment to not ward to, “Seeing how the girls work to lar season in Alumni Gym, clobbering held up their end of the bargain at No. 8 only make the NESCAC playoffs this improve in the offseason to make up for th and No. 9, respectively. Drammeh won UMaine-Presque Isle on Senior Night year, but also to clinch the #5 seed, the loss of tough defense and post play It would have been easy for the 15 - by the lopsided score of 105-56. ranked Bates women’s squash team to three incredibly tight games, while Ma- especially with all the injuries we dealt from Taryn and Bri.” th tos regrouped after falling behind 2-1 All three senior tri-captains scored with this year,” said Beaulieu. The Lady Bobcats end their season look at the bracket ahead of them – 10 in double digits on the night, led by Al- ranked Williams in the quarterfinals, and blew opponent Katie Dewey out of Junior Meredith Kelly was the only at 12-13, with strong underclasswomen th the water, winning the fourth and fifth lie Beaulieu, who tied her career high other Bobcat in double figures, as she that will immediately step into major 11 ranked Middlebury in the semis, with 26 points and set a career high and 9th ranked Dartmouth in the finals games by identical scores of 11-3. put up 14 points despite struggling roles next year. Lesea Bourke won the sixth match, with eight assists while shooting 11-15 from the field. She also grabbed nine – and become resigned to the inevitable and 4-7 from three. loss that awaits nearly all lower-ranked sweeping her opponent in the No. 5 Taryn O’Connell had 13 points, teams in college squash. spot 13-11, 11-6, 11-9. and Brianna Hawkins had 11, as the What happened instead was one of The magic ran out in the Kurtz Cup three seniors went out for the last time the most improbable postseason runs in finals, as Dartmouth clobbered the up- in Alumni Gym in style. recent Bates squash history, and a thrill- start Lady Cats 8-1. The UMPI game served as a tune- ing weekend of upsets that culminated Parris was the only player to win up of sorts for the Bobcats’ opening in the Bates women finishing the season her match, as she once again survived a round matchup in the NESCAC Tour- ranked #10 in the country, their highest minor blip in the middle games to take nament. final ranking since 2007. home the victory in four. While Bates and Middlebury both The upsets began in the quarterfi- Ariffin, Chloe Mitchell, and Bourke finished with identical 4-6 NESCAC nals, against Williams. Sophomore All- were the only other Cats to win games records, Middlebury won the tiebreaker American Nessrine Ariffin returned to on the day, as Dartmouth put an end to for the #4 seed and the home playoff the lineup for the first time since Feb- Bates’ improbable run. game by virtue of their 72-68 win in ruary 3, and ripped Williams’ No. 1 in In the Individual Nationals, sopho- Lewiston earlier in the year. Bates got three games, 11-9, 11-4, 11-8. more Myriam Kelly won four matches the #5 seed, and traveled to Vermont to Senior captain Cheri-Ann Parris in a row after losing her first match in take on the Panthers. (No. 2) and sophomore Myriam Kelly the B Draw. Her dominant run ended Hawkins said that, “After not mak- (No. 3) continued the Cats’ dominance in a victory in the Consolation Bracket ing the NESCAC tournament last year, at the top of the lineup, as both won championship match in five long games, we made it one of our season goals this their matches without dropping a game. 11-9, 10-12, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9. year, and we did what we had to do to The trio’s perfect start at the top of Fellow sophomore Chloe Mitch- ensure we made it. It was really impor- the lineup set the tone for the rest of the ell also was able to score a win in the tant for us.” match, although it took some drama to consolation bracket of the B Draw after The Bobcats started hot, using an get the win. losing her opening match, but was un- early 8-0 run to turn a two point deficit The 5-4 win wasn’t decided until able to prolong her season in the second into a six point lead with thirteen min- juniors Rakey Drammeh and Samantha match of the consolation draw. utes left in the first half. Matos won their matches at No. 8 and Finally, Nessrine Ariffin, the lone However, Middlebury clawed their No. 9, respectively. Bates player to earn entry into the A way back to tie the game at 30, and Drammeh won in three games, Draw, lost in three games to First Team went on a 9-2 run at the end of the half while Matos survived what could have All-American Pamela Chua in the first the saw the hosts take a 41-35 into the been a crushing 15-13 loss in the second round before losing in four in the open- break. game to pull away and score a four game ing round of the consolation bracket. The Panthers’ lead ballooned to victory. In terms of individual awards, thirteen early in the second half, as an- The Bobcats weren’t done playing both Ariffin and Cheri-Ann Parris were other 9-2 run pushed the Middlebury Cinderella just yet; the very next day, named First Team All-NESCAC, and lead to 56-43. they upset Middlebury by a convincing Kelly was named Second Team All- The next ten minutes, however, score of 6-3 to advance to the champi- NESCAC. All three honorees repeated were dominated by Bates. The Bobcats onship match. their results from last year. sliced through the Panthers to the tune Ariffin, Parris, and Kelly once again of an 18-5 run, leaving the game tied at were unbeatable in the top three spots; 61 with four minutes to play. Ariffin and Kelly won in three game Unfortunately, Middlebury had Briana Hawkins ’13. KARA GARLAND/THE BATES STUDENT sweeps, while Parris allowed her oppo- one more run left in them, using a 12-0 nent at No. 2 a glimmer of hope up 2-0