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NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT VOLUME xxxn . ISSUE 16 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27,2008 Conn Students Practicing Safe Sex
BY KATHERINE SHUSHTARI '11 staff writer Whether it is a drunken mistake from the night before, the prospect of contracting an STD, or sexual assault, people on college campuses across the country are talking about sex. With adulthood on the horizon, no supervision, and possibly alcohol, college students can easily find themselves in the high-risk situation of having unprotected sex with a stranger. By the age of twenty-four, one in three sexually active people will have contracted an STD. S'TDs are, in fact, most corn- men in college students. Conn's Health Services and Counseling Services are well aware of college culture and have made Conn's campus well-equipped to han- dle many sexual issues. To many, Health Services is the place to go when you have the flu or you need to pick up a prescription. However, Health Services at the College offers a plethora of options for people who are concerned about Next Week: Election Special their sexual health. They offer the Morning After Pill, STD Testing, and various forms of birth control includ- McCain? B-Rockor Hillary? For many students, this is their first election, how will they decide? ing free condoms. Cate Moffett, Director of Health Services, makes it clear that all of these services are (Web) one hundred percent confidential. On any bill a student receives, it will not specify what the student is actual- Housefellow, Student Counseling Services, Health Natalie Thayer '08, whole-heartedly agreed, "In this ly being charged for, but read "Health Service charge." Services, or Campus Safety. As the website and the day and age, I think it is vital for a college to offer ways For any student who feels uncomfortable using the pamphlet offered at the Health Center explain, "These that help young adults practice safe sex." facilities on campus, they should be aware that there is contacts will offer support and explain options in clear Charlotte Oldsman '08 said, "1 think that both a Planned Parenthood less than two miles away from terms and help in the decision-making process." Counseling Services and Heath Services offer wonder- campus on Franklin Street. Janet Spoltore, Director of Student Counseling ful resources for people who have been sexually Cate M~ffett addressed the question of STDs on Services states, "If a student bas been assaulted, they assaulted, but these resources are not advertised well Conn's campus. "By and large kids here are educated need health care and support. The Counseling Services enough. I think it is really irnpottant that students be and self aware. The cases doc.umented at Conn are is a wonderful option." She then goes on to talk about fully aware of their options." low." She continues, "Worried students who come in how the counselors at Conn talk to students, see what Seamus Joyce '08 counters, "It's refreshing to hear do the responsible thing. !t gives students and us a they need, and how they want to handle the assault. that Conn students have a low number ofSTDs, but that good opportunity to evaluate whether Conn students "They can report it to the College or the police. There shouldn't detract from people practicing safe sex. Low are practicing safe sex." Moffett says that Conn stu- are a number of options that Counseling Services will stats doesn't mean disease-free sex. You just don't dents are both "pretty careful" and "pretty healthy." discuss with the student." She concludes that each indi- know what's out there," Sexual assault is another issue that plagues college vidual case is different and can be handled in various With sex, STDs and sexual assault on the minds of campuses across the country. On Conn 's campus there ways. many young college students, it is nice to know that have been nine reported cases of forced sexual assault Students at Conn were incredibly surprised to hear Connecticut College is well prepared to handle many since 2004. !t is state law that any reported crime, with that Health Services offered so many options. "I was sexual health problems students may have. Though the exception of sexual assaults reported to Counseling shocked to hear that our Health Center offered both having a low number of documented STD cases is Services, be listed by Campus Safety on the Conn STD testing and the Morning After Pill," said Sara uplifting, practicing safe sex is possible with the College website. Students who face sexual assault on Paulshock '08. "It's nice to know that our college is resources the College offers. Conn's campus are first instructed to contact their keeping up with the times," Paulshock added.
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Why We Love The Yoice, pages 4&5 Food and Wine, pages 6&7 Men's HD news editor & staH writer National: Yaghoob Mirnehad, a journalist who also ran a char- Higher Ed. Gap in U.S. slows Economic Mobility ity apparently focused on improving childhood educa- Economic mobility, the chance that children of the tion in Iran, was sentenced to death. Ali Reza Jamshidi, poor or middle class will climb up the income ladder, has spokesman for Iran's judiciary, told reporters on not changed significantly over the last three decades, February 19th it was "because of his membership in the says a study released today by scholars at the Brookings terrorist Jundallah group as well as for crimes against Institution in Washington and sponsored by the Pew national security." Charitable Trusts. Earlier this month, local Web sites reported that The authors of the study warned that widening gaps Mimehad had been sentenced to death, but Jamshidi's in higher education between ricb and poor, whites and comments were the first official confirmation from the minorities, could soon lead to a downturn in opportuni- Iranian government. ties for the poorest families. Jamshidi said Mirnehad could appeal his sentence to The researchers found that Hispanic and black Iran's Supreme Court. He did not give details on Americans were falling behind whites and Asians in Mimehad's alleged terrorism activity, nor whether his earning college degrees, making it harder for them to charity was involved. enter the middle class or higher levels in society. Africa: "A growing difference in education levels between U.N. chief sonnds new alert on Darfur income and racial groups, especially in college degrees, The U.N. secretary general told the Security Council implies that mobility will be lower in the future than it is on February 20th that the situation in the Sudanese Rehman Malik, a senior party official. "It depends how today," said Ron Haskins, a former Republican official region of West Darfur was deteriorating and that more strong we are in coalition," he said of any move against and welfare expert who wrote the education section of peacekeepers were urgently needed. Musharraf. the report. "Over the past two months," Ban Ki Moon said in a Musharraf dismissed calls for him to resign. In an "The American dream of opportunity is alive, but report to the IS-nation council, ''the security situation in interview with The Wall Street Journal, he was asked if frayed," said Isabel Sawhill, another author of the report, Western Darfur deteriorated significantly as Chadian he would resign or retire after the election results. "No, "Getting Ahead or Losing Ground: Mobility in regular forces and the Justice and Equality Movement not yet," he was quoted saying. "We have to move for- America." The report is at economicmobility.org lannched several attacks inside Sudanese territory." The ward in a way that we bring about a stable democratic Europe: Justice and Equality Movement is a Darfur rebel group. government to Pakistan." He said that he would work Serbs Protest Kosovo's Independence Darfur rebels said on February 20th that 15 civilians "with any party and any coalition because that is in the For three days, Serbs in Kosovo have shown their had been killed in bombing raids by Sudanese planes interest of Pakistan." anger over the February 17th declaration of independ- near the border with Chad, part of a government offen- Latin America: ence by ethnic Albanians by destroying U.N. and NATO sive to clear out insurgents. Castro May Not Be Exiting tbe Stage Completely property, setting off small bombs, and staging noisy ral- The Sudanese Army said it had opened a "cleansing" On February 19th Fidel Castro, bedridden for 19 lies. operation in the rebel-held mountainous region to open months, gave up the almost unlimited power he has Chanting "We won't give up Kosovo," some 3,000 the way for humanitarian access and to rid it of Darfur wielded in Cuba for nearly 50 years, but whether the sur- demonstrators marched to a bridge in tbe tense Serb and Chadian insurgents, asserting that they were attack- prise announcement represented a historic change or a stronghold of Kosovska Mitrovica, which divides the ing civilians. symbolic political maneuver remained unclear. two communities. U.N. policemen sealed off the bridge "I remain extremely concerned by the security situa- It is expected that his brother Raul, 76, will be offi- and NATO helicopters hovered overhead. tion on the ground," Ban said in his regular monthly cially named president, and some experts consider him Protesters expressed their anger over the swift recog- report on Darfur. "Humanitarian conditions and access more pragmatic. nition of Kosovo's independence by world powers to civilians in need of assistance have been severely Raul Castro has talked about bringing more account- including the United States, France, Britain - and now undermined by recent hostilities between government" ability to govemment and possibly working to improve Germany. Some carried the flag of Spain, one EU nation and rebel forces in the region. relations with the United States. But since taking over that refused to recognize Kosovo for fear it will encour- Asia: temporarily in the summer of 2006, he has largely oper- age Spain's own pro-independence movements. Mnsharraf Safe, Opposition Short of Majority ated in his brother's shadow, and, except for facilitating Kosovo, which is 90 percent ethnic Albanian, has not Despite the strong protest vote against President huge investments by Canadian and European resort been under Belgrade's control since 1999, when NATO Pervez Musharraf and his party in parliamentary elec- developers here, he has brought about little change. launched airstrikes to halt a Serbian crackdown on eth- tions February 18th, the Pakistan People's Party, which Under Cuba's Constitution, a newly chosen legisla- nic Albanian separatists. A U.N. mission has governed won the most seats, said it would not move against him tive body, the National Assembly, is scheduled to select Kosovo since, with more than 16,000 NATO troops and since it does not have the two-thirds majority needed to a 3 I-member Conncil of State on Sunday, including a KFOR, a multiethnic force, policing the province. impeach him or change the Constitution. new president. Fidel Castro said he would not accept the But Serbia - and Kosovo's Serbs, who make up less "Musharraf is our problem," said Ahmad Mukhtar, position even if it were offered to him. than 10 percent of Kosovo's population - refuse to give who successfully contested a seat against the powerful In the letter of resignation, the 81-year-old Castro up Kosovo, a territory considered the ancient cradle of ally of Musharraf, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussein. "Today was said to be too ill to continue as head of state and Serbs' state and religion. we don't have the two-thirds majority," he added. "It is would not stand in the way of others who were ready to Some nations - including Russia, China and Spain very difficult to talk about impeachment." take over, a sentiment he first expressed last December. - back Serbia in rejecting the move as a violation of The Pakistan People's Party does not have a majori- Experts say the decision on a successor remains in international law and a dangerous precedent that could ty on its own and will have to enter a coalition to form a the hands of the Castro brothers and their inner circle, encourage separatists elsewhere. government. It is holding discussions with the Pakistan many of whom hold cabinet positions. Others said a But "Kosovo's independence was an inevitable out- Muslim League-N, the party of former Prime Minister yonnger president could be brought in or the posts of come" after years of U.N. administration, said Massimo Nawaz Sharif, which won the second-largest number of prime minister and president could be divided between D'Alema, foreign minister ofItaly, one of the countries seats in Parliament. Between them, with the reserved Raul Castro and one of the ministers. that announced its intention to recognize Kosovo as a seats allocated for women added, the two parties will It was not clear what role, if any, Fidel Castro would state. have the necessary simple majority to form a govern- play in a new government, or whether he would retain Middle East: ment and nominate a prime minister. other powerful positions, including head of the Iran Sentences Jonrnalist to Death on Terrorism But to go beyond that would mean bringing smaller Communist Party. Charge parties into the coalition or some independents, said a FEBRUARY 27, 2008 4 NEWS THE CoLLEGE VOICE Why We Love ------:~----..." Meet the staff behind The College Voice. •• I enjoy being Business Manager because I deal wilb a lot of lbe administrative aspects of lbe paper while still staying involved with lbe editorial staff, a great group of people to work wilb. Caroyln Sebasky '09 Claire Gould '10 Jason Starr '09 a&e editor advertising manager I work for The Voice because I tbink I love ads of all mediums, especially sports editor that the paper represents us as a college. print, so lbe opportunity to work direct- I write for The Voice because I want It provides our community wilb informa- ly wilb clients has been really exciting. to provide our community with reasons tion about wbat is going on at Conn, but When I think back on my time with The Areti Sakellaris '08 why Boston is the best sports city in it also gives insight about who we are to Voice, I realized that I've been working editor-in-chief America on a weekly basis. Joining The lbe people who pick it up when lbey are as Ad Manager almost as long as I've I thought I would have a great deal Votce also allows me to publicly con- just passing through. I work in A&E been at Conn - I began second week of of free time between being a senior and demn the vilest enterprise known to because I have a passion for music. I freshman year. being a housefellow so lbat editor-in- man-s-The New York Yankees. If you think it is important to keep our commu- chief would be a fantastic way to fill in have something positive to say about the nity informed about music and art worlds lbat time gap. Who likes free time any- Sox, Pats, Celtics, or Bruins (if lbat is globally, as well as at Conn. way? What is free time? I don't even even possible these days), you should like free time. My involvement wilb The consider writing for The Voice, too. Voice goes back to my tourguide; she was the editor-in-chief and she enlisted me to The Voice corps before I koew who my roommate was or where I was living. Stylistically, The Voice has Sasha Goldman '10 changed since then, but the core Voice- Photo from left: Caroyln Sebasky Gabby Kaminsky '09 business manager ness is still lbere. I think we're going '09, Gabby Kaminsky '09, Claire Gould photo editor through a transition to somelbing that '10, Sasha Goldman '10, andAreti head copy editor could be really exciting and I am Sakellaris '08 (Shipper '10) Photo editing keeps me in lbe koow I started working at The Voice last thrilled to be part of it. I don't know about campus life and it's a great way to year as a Copy Editor. I like to be busy. about you, but I want to be ready right meet oew people who play an active role In high school my friends jokingly when I get out of lbe starting gate with at Cc. It's fun to be involved wilb lbe called me the "extracirricular whore." some media experience to my name process of the newspaper and koow lbat Copy Editing was one of those things when I go for jobs in PRo I like to be in your "voice" is heard. The staff is great, that is an easy way to help out, as well control of things, pumping out ideas, too so it makes lbe job a lot more reward- as a good time filler. But as I got to and making little projects to stay busier. ing. koow lbe people lbat worked at The I am crazy ... crazy about The Voice. J0ice and more about lbe paper itself, I realized I wanted to get more involved. FEBRUARY 27, 2008 THE COllEGE VOICE NEWSS The College Voicel ... and this could be you next yeorl What I try to do is to point to the changes (or the lack therenf) that are taking place at Cnnn, sn that students will he informed, and thnse who have the will and the determination will take action if they don't agree with the school's decisions. We at The Voice are Arlelle Shipper '10 Gozde Erdeniz '08 trying to generate discourse because as Ben Eagle '09 photo editor news editor Faucoult says, ''...in a society such as sports editor I've always loved working on news- I believe that at a place like ours ...there are marnfold relations of . I do The College Voice because I papers because there's something new to Connecticut College where many people power that permeate, characterize and believe newspapers inform and shape be a part of every single week. The take such unbridled pride in the sbared constitute the social body, and these the way we think. There is no greater rhythm of putting the paper together is governance system, The Voice acts as a relations of power cannot themselves be satisfaction for me than hearing that predictable, but what exactly it will look crucial forum where students inform established, consolidated nor imple- someone has read and enjoyed one of like is sort of a mystery until it's been each other about what goes on in our mented without the production, accumu- my articles. I hope, whether they printed and you're holding it in your community. My (almost) four years lation, circulation and functioning of a agreed with my opinion or not, it hands. The Voice has a really strong team working for the news section taught me discourse." It is up to our readers to inspired them to think about the topic of great people that are happy to step in that the average student does not actual- make that discourse function. Now it is for longer than they normally would. and do a little bit extra all your behalf if ly know about the inner workings and your turn to write a letter to the editor, you're having trouble, and that's definite- decision making processes at this to speak to your senator about it or even Photo from left: Arielle Shipper 'J0, Gozde Erdeniz '08, Claire Dowd '08, ly the kind of environment that I hope to school-unfortunately, shared gover- get an appointtnent with a Dean. If our Dasha Lavrennikov '08, ond Ben Eagle work in after graduating from Conn. nance, in some cases, has come to mean voice is heard, THEN we can justly be '09 (Kaminsky '09) that a few students will be part of deci- proud of our shared governance sys- sion-making committees but the student tem-and THEN The Voice will truly Staff not featured: Claire Dowd '08, body at large will be left in the dark. fulfill its mission. 2ach Adams '08, and Dasha Lavrennikov '08 Editorial Board Positionsfor the Academic Year 2008 - 2009 No previous experience necessary. E-mail [email protected] and include the position you are inquiring about in the subject line. Business Manager In charge of running a small business including the section editor to develop ideas, assigning and soliciting stories, paying bills, overseeing budget (SOFO), mailing subscriptions, organ- editing and layout. izing ads, and sending invoices. Must be well organized and responsi- Forum Editor Compiles events for calendar, creates back-page, ble. chooses back-page photo. Copy Editors Expert spelling and grammar skills required. We use Layout Editor Final layout editing, including overall visual copy. AP Style. Editors are assigned to work with particular sections and Knowledge ofInDesign and Photoshop essential. coordinate with that section's editor. Online Editor Develops and maintains site. Knowledge of HTML News, Sports, and A&E Associate Editors Responsible for assisting and Adobe Photoshop essential. FEBRUARY 27, 2008 6 ARTs & ENTERrAINMENT THE COLLEGE VOICE Iron Harris Goes to Italy Recipes for Conn Dining BY HEATHER PETRUCCI '10 Now, although we have the daily staff writer option of pasta and marinara sauce in Harris, we've all probably marveled one One of the perks of having an Italian time or another at a friend's take on last name, despite being less than a pasta primavera. Somehow, though, quarter Italian, is tbe need for a steady cheese and penne thrown together in the and abundant flow of carbs directly to microwave for a few seconds just does- the bloodstream that comes with the n't come close to the real thing. If you'd title. Of course that also comes with a like something a bit more authentic, side of obnoxiously loud family gatber- here's something you can whip together ings and bairy guys in wbite tank tops, that's as close as you're going to get in but consolation comes in the form of a college dining ball. some fine home cooking. Then again, the incredible seven-course meals I Pasta Alfredo Primavera shoveled into my mouth daily while vis- iting distant relatives in Naples a few Ingredients: years ago made my grandparents' 1 or 2 packets of butter or margarine kitchen back in Connecticut look like 1 large dollop light cream cheese the Olive Garden, but that's beside the 10-15 shakes of garlic powder point. 1/4 cup milk Still, while there's little more satis- 1/2 oz parmesan cheese An Introduction to Wine fying than a stearning, heaping plate of Pinch of pepper lasagna on a chilly night, wben your Pasta (preferably penne or bowtie) BY ANDREW CARTEN '08 but is not entirely wine. In the following cupboard is filled three-fourths of the Vegetables of your choice staff writer columns I will break down several topics way with more shapes of pasta than Grilled chicken Hello Connecticut College, such as: the different grape varieties found should be legal and still needs to be So, I got to thinking last semester that in the world, matching wine and cheese, restocked weekly. it can get a little tir- If Alfredo sauce isn't being offered The College Voice needed a new column seasonal wines, bargain wines etc. Enjoy ing. One can only handle so many con- already, melt together butter, cream in the arts and entertainment section. After the cocktails! secutive nights of Grandpa's homemade cheese, and garlic powder in the having been in France for eight months marinara sauce before one's carb-jacked microwave (approximately 30-40 sec- White Cocktail blood starts to boil with the desire to go onds). Add milk, cheese, and pepper, and interning in the south of France with a wine marketing fum, I thougbt that the 2 tears of peach syrup' back in time and kick Tbomas Jefferson stir, and microwave again until the mix- 2/3 of Sauvignon in the face for introducing pasta to ture reaches the desired consistency. College needed a wine column to educate the college community about this beauti- Completed by lemonade soda America. News to you? Well, there's Add milk if it gets too thick. ful "grape juice." Being that this is the Next, pour over pasta with whatever more where that came from. Rose Cocktail Did you know ... vegetables you can fmd-steamed broc- first edition of the wine column I want to A small amount of raspberry syrup' ... while Marco Polo did stuff his coli, peas, squasb, and red bell pepper introduce you guys to wine in a pretty 2/3 of Rose Wine greedy pockets with all sorts of treas- are all good choices-and if it's avail- unorthodox manner. As opposed to giving Completed by lemonade soda ures before returning to Italy from able, add some grilled chicken. Enjoy' you list after list of wines to check out at China, pasta wasn't one of them? In If you later find yourself craving a the local stop and shop, I am going to give you a list of three cocktail based wines Red Cocktail fact, there's evidence that the Etruscans tasty dtink and are too lazy to get your- A dose of grenadine syrup' were eating pasta in what is now Italy self to a cafe, tty this: that I picked up in the south of France 2/3 of Red Wine over 1600 years before Polo was even from my friend Julien. Wine itself has Completed by Perrier water born. Italian Cream Soda become more complex, more specialized, ... pasta became especially popular and more diversified since midway 'If you have trouble finding these with European explorers in the 14th and Ingredients: through the 20th century. Young people, syrups, tbe Blue Camel Cafe carries them, 15th centuries? It was convenient to 3 parts Ginger ale or Sierra Mist not just in France, find themselves lost in and could order you a bottle. An individ- store on their ships in its dtied form and I part Orange juice the supermarkets with all the shelf-talkers ual bottom runs for about 6 to 7 dollars but served as a great source of energy. I part Grapefruit juice (those plastic tags telling you why you will last you for a long, long time . .. .meatballs and meat sauces were I oz. half-and-half creamer need such and such wine), promotions, Also, if unsure about which an American invention? In colonial and 50 million chardonnays to choose times, Italians ate meat only sparingly, This one is pretty self explanatory, from. In order to get the ball rolling, let's Sauvignon, Rose, or Red wine to purchase ask tbe store clerks. They love answering but its abundance in the New World led but also pretty delicious, and you can start with these easy to make cocktail customer questions. the colonists to incorporate much more switch it up with any flavors you like. based wines that I alluded to earlier. of it into their cooking. Consider it your crash course into wine ... there exist over 600 pasta sbapes Allez cuisine! but from a different angle. You will be around the world today? enjoying a dtink tbat has wine as its base , FNL Presents: Deer Tick and Bottle Up & Go Friday, February 29 @ Cro's Nest Pitchfork raves, "Though ostensibly an alt~ountryact, no amount of Telecaster be d fiddl . d·· D k n s or I e brea k5 are gOing to Isgulse eer Tic's indie-rock core." FEBRUARY27,2008 Restaurants Voodoo Grill BY BEN EAGLE '09 The libations and adornments I started with a cup of the mouth throughout the meal. regretted shortly after the stearn prepare you perfectly for the sports editor Crawfish and Com Chowder. It But alas, it wasn't, so I emitted from his ears. Steam or food that lies ahead. is a dish that the menu brags was ordered an entree: Catfish Wrap. not, every diner at my table Combining the tradition of Most of us know Margaritas. awarded the "Best Chowder" in The catfish was delicious. The enjoyed the little bit of spice and Creole, Cajun, Barbeque, and Their salt-rimmed, tangy mar- 2005. It may be 2008, but the deep, oily flavor of the fish fills flavor that Creole and Cajun Southwestern cooking Chef garitas and their two-for-one dish seems as though it still my head with visions of long cooking brings to the palette. Tom assembles a diverse menu entrees seem to be made for col- holds the belt. The large, silky southern afternoons. And when Mardi Gras even without that not only pleases everybody, lege students. What most of us chunks of crawfish melted in I eat catfish, I can't help but alcohol is still a trip to the beau- but also compliments a cool don't know, however, is the my mouth and made me wonder smile. This dinner was no tiful city of New Orleans and a glass of ale like none other. restaurant that lies right in front how I had ever eaten chowder exception. I only wish there had unique experience you can get Unique dishes like Rotten of Margaritas: Voodoo Grill. without them. The seasoning been more in my wrap. The nowhere else. Voodoo Grill is Bayou Alligator Bites (made I first heard about Voodoo was perfect, and when [ finished accoutrements surrounding my more of the same. Would my from coated alligator tails fried Grill from a friend. "Are you 21 my cup, I scrapped the bottom wrap were less than exceptional. experience have been better if I to crispy perfection) and Shrimp yet?" he asked me in reference of it wishing I had ordered the For my tastes there was far too could have sipped from the tow- and Crawfish Etouffee (a Creole to the Mystic restaurant. I bowl. much raw onion, and the ering amber pitchers that lined version of gumbo-only a bit responded I wasn't and he Another one of my fellow amount of sauce stuffed in the my table? Probably, but even thicker) define a menu you'd trailed off. I didn't understand diners is a husbpuppy lover. For wrap made it soggy and negated without that my food was tasty. have trouble finding anywhere why my friend became quiet at his appetizer he ordered these the need for the tasty remoulade else around. the time, but upon entering cornmeal fritters with little bits that was served on the side. For those of yell who are not Voodoo Grill it all became clear. of jalapeno. I tried one, and I Tbough it wasn't the most sue- fans of the original fusion cui- With nine beers on tap, and can say without hesitation that it cessful dish, the success of the sine, Voodoo Grill offers tame Mardi Gras decorations splayed was the best hushpuppy I have catfish will ultimately bring me if you're under 21 spins on old favorites. Giant on every wall, Voodoo Grill is ever had. The perfectly fried back to Voodoo Grill. half-pound burgers done in a plainly put, a party. The frosty exterior is the ideal contrast to Other dishes at our table variety of styles (a choice of pitchers with the perfect ratio of the soft, golden (yet not soggy) included: A Doulie Boy (grilled heats ranging from the mild to beer and head are tall; the deco- interior that lies beneath. The andoullie sausage with cheddar if you're over 21 the Voodoo Fire); BBQ ribs *** rations. are lively and forebod- flavor of the com is robust, and cheese and Creole sauce sand- whose aroma wafted from a the spicy remoulade tbey serve wiched in a Portuguese roll), a ing-one larger than life papier- Dinner for two: $30 nearby table and pervaded my along with the hushpuppies off- deliciously char-grilled chicken rnache mask that looked as if it Includes: Two appetizers, dreams for two nights; and a sets the cornmeal beautifully. If sandwich, and a Cajun burger were stolen right off a float in and two wraps whole section called the it was socially acceptable, I with Voodoo Fire heat. The lat- New Orleans hung precariously Greenhouse that offers fresh and would have been perfectly con- ter was gobbled down without above our table during dinner. 12 Water St. Mystic, CT diverse salads. tent popping puppies in my trepidation; a decision my friend Jumper Fails to Make a Splash Facebook Wall without the sporadic displays of individ- through to the end, ualism and the landscape is shabby. If the film has a sav- which begs one to BY JACOB TISHER '08 ing grace, it is undoubtedly Jamie Bell, better known as question the motiva- staff writer Billy Elliot. Bell plays Griffin, another "jumper" who is tions for investing especially adept at "jumping" German sports cars and time and energy into As a result of a cumulative stroke caused by an over- double-decker busses. While David (Hayden a film with no con: dose of Jamba Juice and cocaine, the phrase over-expo- Christensen) is effeminate, unimaginative and pointless, cept. Even in films sure bas dropped from the popular film vernacular. The Griffin is intelligent, melancholy and insane. He spends that are required to term now represents a silent force that causes casual his time hiding in a cave in the desert playing video become sequels and observers to vomit at the sight of another trailer. I games and drinking cases of energy drinks. trilogies, the writers understand that it's easier to make a bad movie with a Rachel Bilson makes her first big screen appearance manage to follow good marketing campaign than a good movie. But I in Jumper: Whicb is good. I guess. When the main char- events to their logical have no sympathy. Jumper trailers and advertisements acter is as useless as Christensen, the love interest does- conclusions while bave infected the media like hives. Increasingly studios n't have far to fall. She really steps outside her comfort still leaving the audi- contract with multiple companies to produce several zone and breaks down barriers for women hoping to ence wanting just a little more. different trailers. For the consumer this means thatmore find the right man and travel around the world at his Even without a plot the filin should have something of the film's footage enters the pubiic domain before the will. Samuel Jackson is in villain mode, but to me it still to stand all. But the awesome power of the character film is released. And it is becoming difficult to distin- seems like the same character. When Christensen and translates into unappealing mindlessness. David Rice guish a bad filin from one you've already seen. Jackson are in the same frame wielding an electrified lives like any idiot with a trust fund and a Eurail pass. Though I have a few reservations I'm nearly certain stick, you might as well be watching episode three. The He is just a tourist on steroids. Instead of exploring the Jumper is just a bad movie. Tbough I expected a lack of veil of originality is far too thin. catacombs of Paris or using the pope's private bath- plot, I also expected it to fulfill my adolescent fantasies. If the film can be said to have a project, it is to pro- room, Darth Vader is completely devoid of substance. The action shots in the trailer were great. All the shots mote an eventual sequel. I wouldn't be surprised if it's The film goes beyond a mere lack of cosmopolitanism; not in the trailer are mediocre. Hayden Christensen's already written, and in production. The film has the it represents a complete disregard for its host cultures, story eventually proves nonexistent. The film. or effect of a great trailer: you feel uplifted and excited but as if David were visiting countless web sites. Though "extended trailer" introduces the audience to bad light- know that you've seen and accomplished nothing. the tagline says, "anywhere is possible," the subtext ing, acting, and editing. The dialogue reads like a Jumper lacks the courage to follow is characters says "nothing is real." FEBRUARY 27, 2008 8 SPORTS THE COLLEGE VOICE Men's Men's Hockey Basketball Prepares for Not Finished Yet Playoffs BY MATT FAVA '09 BY MIKE FLINT' 11 staff writer staff writer After finishing up the regular season at Men's basketball began their season home the weekend of February 15-17 with an incredible 15-3 record, but the 1]~ =::~5;;::~~=~.,,-:i::~lIIIlI against Babson and UMass-Boston, the team has cooled off significantly, losing Hitting the Hardwood (Thomas '10) Camels are preparing to face-off in the first five of its last ten games. After dropping round of the NESCAC playoffs on March two NESCAC matches to Amherst and from 3-point range and 47.9 percent the game due to solid play from the 1st. Trinity the weekend of February 15-17, from the field, Conn did not have entire tearn: Charles Stone '08 scored Going into the weekend of February 15- the Camels were desperate for a final enough firepower and feU 56-60. 20 points, and Christian Mosley '08 17, Conn was ranked 5th in the NESCAC surge to make a run at the post season. It With a 3-5 NESCAC record, the scored 18, and Jeff Young '08 as well above rival Trinity and Williams. would not be an easy feat, however, as Camels had one last chance to make a as Shavar Bernier' I0 made key contri- Depending on the results around the league they had to travel to Williams and statement in their final regular season butions tbat enabled the Camels to from that weekends' games, specific rank- Middlebury-c- two perennial NESCAC game. It would be no cakewalk, how- ward off a surging Middlebury team. ings within the NESCAC could have powerhouse teams. ever, as they had to make the longest With three minutes left in regula- changed. Conn has already clinched a play- At Williams on Friday, Februaryl5th, road trip of the year up to Middlebury tion, Middlebury cut the lead to single off birth, however, and so no matter what the Camels came out with great energy. and play against the second best team digits and the Camels were only up by happens they will play on March 1st in the They jumped out to an eleven point lead in the NESCAC. On Middlebury's sen- nine. Young, who has been consistent- first round of the playoffs. The final stand- with just 9:04 to go in the first half, but ior day, there would not be a shortage ly clutch all season, stopped the ings and playoff match-ups were Williams was playing for post season of points as both of the teams scored Panthers' momentum when he drilled a announced on Sunday, February 24th. seeding as well and was not ready to fold. over 85 points. 3-pointer to put Conn back up by This season will mark the Camels' sec- Williams battled back and reduced Conn's The home tearn took the early lead twelve. The Camels never looked back ond straight playoff appearance. Last year, lead to one at the half for a few minutes, but the Camels went and won 93-86. 6th seeded Conn was kuocked off in the The second half, in many ways, was on a run to take control of the game. After the weekend's split, the first round in a tough 5-1 loss to Colby. more of the same. The Camels quickly Both teams shot below average per- Camels now have a record of 17-7 (4-5 With an added year of experience, the team went up by ten, but Williams fought back, centages in the first stanza, and it might in the NESCAC), which is an extreme- expects to fair better in the post season than and with four minutes remaining, it tumed have actuaUy been their 6-6 free throw ly impressive mark. Conn finds itself they did last season. into an absolute dogfight. The game was shooting that allowed the Camels to #7 in the conference and will face #2 And as of now, things look to be head- back and forth for a while, then the home enter the locker room with a slight 39- Trinity in the post season. The Camels ed in the right direction. After a tough team started to get the bounces and seem- 31 lead. fell to Trinity at home by twelve earli- stretch through the middle of the ·season, ingly all the calls too. Although the Coach Tom Satran must have said er in the season and seek revenge the Camels have played particularly well Camels made a valiant efforlto keep up-- the right things during the half because against their interstate rival. recently. They have won their last four kuocking down some desperation jumpers the visiting Camels pounded the Editor's Note: The quarterfinal games and went 5-1 between 2/2 and 2/16. and fast break drives- it was not enough. Panthers with a 21-4 run. Conn built a match was last weekend. Coverage to Much of the Camels' success over the Shooting a surprisingly low 30.0 percent 25-point lead with 14 minutes left in follow. past month can be attributed to great goal- tending by goalie Greg Parker '10. Parker was named NESCAC Rookie of Year last season and has continued to play well this year- especially over the past few games. During Conn's winning streak, Parker saved 106 of 113 shots for a .938 save per- centage. Tri-captain Rob Campbell '08, Robbie Tesar '09, and Ryan Riffe 'II have all also played well recently and have propelled the Camels into the playoffs. Conn will receive a first round bye if they win twice over the weekend and Middlebury loses both its games .Even without anything to gain, though, the '~-.,jCamels intend to play hard and sustain a high level of intensity and momentum which will then carry over into the playoffs. In order to advance in the postseason, Conn will rely on strong leadership from Campbell and top-notch goaltending from Parker. Campbell will be -capping off his collegiate career in these playoffs, and after a great four years as a Camel, he will give one last push for a championship season. Denied! (Gardner '10) FEBRUARY 27, 2008 THE CoLLEGE VOICE SPORTS 9 Player of the Week: Squash's Ryan McManus /09 BY MARISSA DEMAIS '11 really knows the game well. MD: What was the greatest win stoff writer in your squash career? The Connecticut College RM: My greatest win was defi- Women's Squash team has received nitely last year against Tufts. [ was an outstanding performance from the #1 seed, and the match was tied Ryan McManus '09. Hailing from 4-4 by the middle of my match. I Women's Swimming and Marblehead, Massachusetts, ended up rallying back from a 2-1 Diving Devotion Pays Off McManus has improved to a 19-1 deficit and winning the match for record as the season comes to a the team and myself. MD: What was the biggest chal- BY SOPHIE SMITH '10 close. Marissa DeMais: You've had a lenge you faced this season, and how did you overcome it? staff writer great season so far, how do you think it's been? RM: The biggest challenge I McManus '09 (Brodsky '11) The Connecticut College Women's Swimming and faced this season, and every season, Ryan McManns: I am pretty MD: How did you first get Diving team is having one of its best seasons to date. is the transition from soccer season happy with the way my season has involved in the sport? In his sixth season with the team, Coach Marc into squash season. The girls gone so far. I've had more wins RM: I was a national bad- Benvenuti continues to lead these, women to victory. [Squash team] has been playing all than any of my previous seasons, minton champion when I was 12 Co-captain Mallory Watson '08 describes Benvenuti as fall and it always takes a few weeks which is always exciting. years old, and Coach McNally got "devoted beyond words." to get my strokes back. MD: What has been the key to wind of this and asked me to come Benvenuti's dedication boosts the women's morale MD: Do you have any pre- your success? and try out for the squash team. and brings them success. "He pushes you to work your game rituals? RM: I came into this season MD: Who has influenced your hardest everyday and to race at every opportunity you RM: I don't really have any determined to make it my best, and career the most? have," says Co-captain Katelyn Brochu '08. pre-game rituals. [ always get nerv- I think I have done that so far. I try RM: I would have to say that This year, Benvenuti is joined by Will Wakefield. ous, which is something I've done and make every match equally coach McNally has influenced my Wakefield graduated from Kenyon College in 2005 and in all sporting event situations, and important as the next, and I think career the most just because with- has brought a new element to the team. Watson Ithink it helps me to prepare for the that has really helped get me the out him I would have no idea how explains that "[h]e's really brought his own experi- match if! have a few nerves. It gets record I have, which as of now is to play squash. He has always seen ences to the team, which provides for a new and inter- the adrenaline pumping. 19-1. my potential, and once he helped esting dynamic." Benvenuti and Wakefield have MD: How long have you been MD: What is your favorite part equip me with the necessary skills, coached the Women's team to an outstanding record of playing squash for? about being on the Connecticut he took a step back and let me blos- 10-2. RM: I actually only started College Squash team? som into the squash player I am Their meets often last up to three and a half hours playing my freshman year here at RM: I love the girls, especially, today. and are scored per event- with only the top three and we have a great coach who Conn. swimmers scoring. Therefore, a team composed of many well-rounded swimmers has an advantage over i NESCAC Scoreboard teams with fewer members. This year the Women's team is made up of 24 strong individuals who come together to form an even stronger team. Watson and Brochu both agree that the team's biggest strength is their dedication. Watson comments, "[e]veryone is working towards the same goal - for the team." Over winter break, the team spent 16 days in Florida where they trained twice a day. Though prac- tices were grueling at times, Watson says that the trip brought the women together as a team, and they came away from their trip with a new perspective about the season. Brochu explains that "[i]t showed us that we can do it, we can work through the hardest practices, and do them well, and still compete tired and the bonds that the team has formed is stronger because of it all." The women came back from Florida with drive and motivation that enabled them to beat Southern Connecticut University. Conn was considered to be the underdog at the meet and ended up winning. It was a huge victory for the team and a memorable moment for all. Watson recalls that "[w]e were all exhausted from our trip; it was only two days after we got back. But at that meet, we really swam as a team rather than indi- viduals which is what Ithink made us pull through." The women's team was joined by ten new freshmen this year who have made a huge difference. "They're fun and they really love the sport," Watson says. "They are in it for the team. They've had a huge impact and as a senior it will be really hard to leave them." nll1ty This coming weekend, February 22-24th, is the 2/18 vs. Columbia W 7-2· NESCAC Championships at Wesleyan University. MEN'S vs. George Washington L 7-2 SQUASH vs. Hobart W 5-4 Above photo: Brochu '08 (Web) r ------_.~ =-~:::::=:::::====~r-r-r- 10 THE CoLLEGE VOICE FEBRUARY 27, 2008 'I '2 '3 '4 's '6 '7 9 10 11 12 13 14 23. Draw out 7. NFL gains 15 26. Big name in candy bars 8. 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Entered gently 53. In sorrier shape I. Thermometer element 70. The sea personified 55. Vice 8. Nickname for Mozart's last symphony 71. See 51-Across 15. Flew 56. James of "Misery" 57. Nagy of Hungary 16. Erte's forte DOWN I 7. Comes to pass 58. John Irving title protagonist I. When repeated, a Hawaiian food fish 6 Hitchhiker's hope 18. More than suspected r. 2. Novelist Hunter 62. "...or_just me?" 19. What a caret indicates 3. Dangerous currents 20. Mil. bigwig 63. Wash. bigwigs 4. Tartar sauce flavoring 65. Hanoi holiday 21. Champagne bottle title 5. Birth places 66. Nice water 22. Discharge from the military, informally 6. Cheap way to live 67. End-of-summer mo. Write for The Voice! LINK YOURSELF Write for The New York Times! 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His dunk, band as he read a statement from her February 17th, in where he slapped the ball of the backbnard I consider fellow which insists that McNamee injected front of the rejuve- with his left hand only to catch and slam it staff writer Steve her-not Roger-with HGH in 2003. nated citizens of New in with his right hand, was one of the most Bloom 'IO one of Whereas Knoblach and Pettitte's deposi- Orleans, the NBA skilled dunks ever performed. my close friends. tions create a strong case against ushered in a new era. Howard was just as impressive during He might be a Clemens, Debbie's statement just com- Sorry Kobe, Duncan, the All-Star game. He was perfect from Yankees' fan, but he plicates Roger's defense and continues to Yao, and Iverson. the field and pulled down a team-high is still a good guy. suggest that he was involved with illicit You all had your nine rebounds. His alley-oop to LeBron Llw.....,"'-~~:-'But I completely drugs- not to mention the fact that he is ---"chances to be the face was one of the top highlights of the game. disagree with his thoughts about the completely throwing his wife under the of the NBA. That time is over. Speaking of LeBron James, what more Clemens-McNamee congressional hear- bus. After watching the 2008 All-Star can he do? In his fifth year in the league, ing expressed in his column "Yawn. Clemens claims that he is innocent Game, it was clear that there is a new the basketball wunderkind has handled the Roger Clemens VB. Brian McNamee. and insists that Pettitte "misremembered" group ready to take center stage. pressure of being the most hyped prep-to- Yawn." the specifics of conversations they had Leading this group of fresh faces is pro ever. Last year, be carried an incredi- While I understand that sports fans- about HGH, but few members of diminutive point guard Chris Paul. Paul, bly mediocre team to the finals. He has would prefer to watch baseball games, Congress are buying this. While many who stands just under six-feet tall, was already released thirteen shoes- no doubt nothing about this Clemens saga is bor- consider McNamee to be a dishonest selected by the New Orleans Hornets with a requirement of his record-setting $90 ing. The congressional hearing definite- man, it appears that he's telling the truth the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA million shoe contract. ly contained more drama and intrigue this time; both Knoblach and Pettitte drafl. With an ear to ear smile plastered ...... ,~ than anything else I've seen on TV in a affirmed the allegations he made against on his face, Paul led the Hornets on and long time. them in the Mitchell report, thus it seems off the court. I have been hooked on this story since unlikely that he is lying about Clemens. On the hardwood, Paul is the reason Clemens claimed that if he had 'taken Due to some rather bizarre moments, for a basketball renaissance in New HGH, then he would "have a third ear the hearing reminded me of the circus. Orleans. In the team's first full season in growing out of [his forehead" and "be 1 I'll always remember when Roger said he New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, pulling tractors with his teeth" on 60 didn't know what a vegan was or when Paul is averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 assists, Minutes. The cryptic recorded phone he interrupted Chairman Waxman's clos- and 2.6 steals per game. When called conversation between Clemens and ing remarks. It was also incredible to upon to relieve Steve Nash in the All-Star McNamee continued to captivate me, and watch Waxman apologize to McNamee Game, Paul clearly outplayed the senior I could not wait to see what would hap- for some of the hurtful comments that point guard. While Nash threw the ball pen next. were directed towards him. away on several occasions, Paul used his The congressional hearing was rivet- Although the hearing was not a base- silky handle, his crisp passing, and his ing on many levels. Both Clemens and ball game, it was undoubtedly a specta- nose for the ball to lead the West on a McNamee stuck to their stories, and one cle. While I found it highly entertaining, of these men-probably Clemens-per- there's no question that this is an comebackOff the in court, the fourth there quarter. is no better face jured himself and will go to jail. extremely dark time for baseball. I am for the New Orleans franchise. In 2005, I~E~~~5~l The clear divide between the deeply saddened that one of baseball's Paul was the recipient of the NBA Democrats and Republicans was certain- greatest pitchers may have cheated and Community Assist Award. He has worked ly not boring. The Democrats' sympa- could face some serious jail time for per- for both Habitat for Humanity and Feed They call Lebron King James for a thies lay with McNamee while the jury, but every new development in this the Children to make the lives of dis- reason. On the court, he seems to reign Republicans favored Clemens. case continues to intrigue me. placed New Orleans's residents better. over all his loyal subjects. His height Christopher Shays (R-CT.) characterized Right alongside Paul is the Portland allows him to see over defenders and McNamee as a "drug dealer," and Dan Trailblazer's Brandon Roy. The smooth- make passes that smaller players would Burton (R-Ind.) expressed his disgust for handling guard who talks like a good-ole' not normally see. McNamee afler he admitted to lying southern boy was selected with the sixth And wben he needs to score, watch under oath in 2001 regarding steroid use overall pick in the 2006 drafl. With his out. His combination of speed and size (he in baseball. flawless crossover and teardrop jumpers, was an All-State wide receiver in high Along with many other Democrats, Roy has led what everyone expected to be school) makes him nearly unstoppable. In Elijah Cummings (D-MD) did not find a demoralized and untalented Trailblazers the All-Star game, he tallied 27 points, 9 Clemens very convincing. "It's hard to team to a 28-24 record (no easy feat given rebounds, and 8 assists. Seeing him excel believe you, sir," he told the seven-time the abundance of talent in the West this with all the talent around him begs the Cy Tbe committee chairman, Henry season). question: how much better could he be if Waxman (D-CA), also asserted that As the first sophomore to play in the he had a few competent teammates? Congress knows Clemens lied during his All-Star Game since LeBron and Dwyane [Editor's Note: I don't consider Ben deposition. Wade, Roy was nearly as impressive. The Wallace or Wally Szcerbiak to be very tal- . Although members of Congress shooting guard quietly put up 18 points, ented. LeBron will, however, elevate their directed questions at Clemens and pulled down 9 rebounds, and dished out 5 games from mediocre to average. That's McNamee, three other figures played a assists. Maybe that performance will help how good he is] crucial role in the hearing: Clemens' everyone focus on this superstar who has Nike's promotion reads ''We Are All wife, Debbie, and his fonner teammates, been largely hidden by people's inabilities Witnesses." And while yes, we all were Chuck Knoblach and Andy Pettitte. to stay up for those late West Coast witnesses to LeBron's greatness in theAlI- Neither Knoblach nor Pettitte were in games. Star game (he did win the MVP after all), attendance, but they supplied Congress Though he was never really below the those of us who were looking closely saw with affidavits stating that McNamee radar (it is very difficult to remain below more greatness. And perhaps there is even injected them with HGH which signifi- Who:S the Liar?(Web) anything at six-foot eleven, 265 pounds), more greatness to come...... , " " . - f FEBRUARY 27, 2008 12 OPINION THE CoLLEGE VOICE The Childish Side of Chemistry Political Superlativesl By Andrew Morgenot '10 By Adrian Stover 'OB Alas, dear reader, I have The Overkill Chemical: Dead is what you're The presidential candidates who fallen victim to the flu pandem- going to be if you take DEAD. Diethyl azodiocar- have survived the race thus far have ic sweeping through campus. As boxylate is·an important compound used in organic gone through many trials to get to this I lay here with my mucous synthesis. But the organic liquid is like a James point. They have had to endure a membranes pouring out from Bond-ninja hybrid-it will find some way to kill you. straining campaign schedule and my facial orifices and a raging DEAD is an explosive sensitive to shock and light countless rounds of debates in order to immunological response over- and is also thought to be a carcinogen and mutagen. make themselves stand out from the beating my brain, I cannot It has also been found to be an eye, skin, and respira- crowd. Now that the American people .....:=.J muster the intellectual strength tory irritant. DEAD is often mixed witb acid (oh have spoken, we are left with only to piece together a clever article. Not to mention there boy!) to make a compound known as DEADCAT. L-_-' -' four candidates: Obama, Clinton, really hasn't been much going on in the scientific Fur: Not mucb is known about furfuryl furfurate McCain, and Huckabee. Most of the public questions that community this week (maybe all the world's scien- other than the cbemist wbo named it had a thing for tbe four bave answered so far have had tn do with the war, tists have this damnable flu as well). So instead I fur. Also, it stinks. the economy, healthcare, and other serious issues. offer you a selection of my collection of chemicals, The Smelly "-ines": What do bad breath, a rotting However, what the American people have asked recently is taken deep from the bowels of my desktop. And if corpse, and sperm have in common (besides "How cool are you?" Obviously, all of them bave some you'll excuse me, I have to empty my other bowels. necrophilia)? They contain a class of closely related degree of "coolness" because otherwise they would not The flu is a harsh mistress, my friends. compounds represented by putrescine, a small nitro- have made it this Jarin the race. Ifwe are assuming thatthe No Pain, No Gain: Meet antipain. No, it's not a gen-containing molecule gives decaying flesh. its "hip" factor has some part in this, however, how "with it" miracle drug ... in fact, it's highly toxic. Antipain is a smell. Putrescine is also partly responsible for the are each of these candidates who are vying to be in the somewhat complex organic molecule that protects odors of bodily functions, including halitosis (i.e., White House? proteins from degradation. Indeed, the name comes elephant breath), urine, vaginal discharges, and Consider for a moment the idea that life is just like high from "anti-papain" in reference to its inhibition of the semen. Tbe smell of this last fluid also results from- school and that each of candidates are running for prom papaya enzyme that is often sold to bodybuilders and wow, what a surprise-spermine and spermidine. king, queen, or class president, and that "coolness" is atWetes as a protein digestion supplement. How do you .... : "How do you make Ethyl lac- essentially popularity in disguise. How much of it you have Cummingtonite: Yes, there is actually a chemi- tate?" A series of compounds including ethyl celibate, depends on a few things. The first has to do with the cal-a mineral, really-by this name. To prevent out- ethyl fornicate, and ethyl lactate are in the same strain amount of friends a person has, and the second involves bursts of laughter during oh-so-serious scientific con- as the Blueberry Hill joke from 4th grade, but for what this persnn has done to deserve their high social sta- ferences the compound has been given the "official" chemists. tus. To some extent, someone else's coolness can rub off name of magnesium iron silicate hydroxide. Yeah, Of Pigeons and Poop: Ready? Ok: cristane. No? onto another person and this can be found among the like anyone cares. Tbe guy who came up with "cum- Only an ornithologist wnuld get this. Cristane is friends of each of the candidates. To begin with, I would mingtonite" must have had a stroke of creativity; the named for "crissum," a bird's anus. But no, this name rate that both Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee are pret- white mineral was first discovered in Cummington, is not the work of another perverted chemist. Several ty cool from a quick judgement of the status of their MA. years ago a Brown University lab was left open and a friends. Obama has cool people like the Black Eyed Peas, Cbemical of the Arctic: For once, a molecule that few pigeons slipped in, making the chemistry lab John Legend, and Scarlett Johansson supporting him in the actually gets its name from looking like snmething. their roost for tbe nigbt. In the morning the "Yes We Can" video on You'Iube'P', If that isn't enough, The structure of penguinone apparently looks like a researchers found their workplace covered in pigeon politically cool people from the congressional varsity foot- penguin. It really doesn't, unless you've been synthe- excrement. While cleaning up, they decided to test ball team like John Kerry and Ted Keunedy are also endors- sizing happy chemicals in tbe lab, but of course, it's some of the feces and discovered it contained an ing him. Mike Huckabee does not bave as many friends as easier to remember "penguinone" than 3,4,4,5- unknown cbemical. In honor of the pigeon organ that Obama, but he does campaign with Chuck Norris. tetramethylcyclobexa-2,5-die'none. had bestowed the discovery, they named it cristane. Huckabee has even appeared with the former star of Walker Chemicals for Hillary '08: Back in 1843 in upper Texas Ranger in several humorous commercials, which New York State, a mineralogist stumbled upon a new raises his cool percentage by a few points. compound and named it after the 18th century states- What this person has done to deserve their cool reputa- man, De Witt Clinton: clintonite. Perhaps he foresaw tion is dependent on drawing on some of their personal the personal fiasco of the future American president experiences. Obama has the YouTube video, and he contin- and the failed attempt by his rabid wife to follow bim ues to make some pretty powerful speeches that would into office. Recent experiments have found that c1in- make him a very cool class president. McCain hosted tonite is significantly more unstable than the related Saturday Night Live in 2002 wbere he did an impression of compound of obamanite. John Asbcroft and sang a medley of songs by Barbra Streisand (it is funny to watch, but I would have to agree with The Onion's description of him as being "a gross dork.") Huckabee broke up a figbt between Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert in January, and he plays bass in a band called "Capitol Punishment." Finally, Hillary ... Hillary does .. .! am sorry, but it would be a lie to Do you like to think your thoughts' say that sbe is conI. I am sure that many people would agree with me wben I say that sbe comes off as being ratber stiff and that this is an area in which she badly needs improve- Do you like to write them down' ment. In conclusion, I think that at this point, Obama just exudes coolness where the other candidates do not and therefore would win the title of prom king and class presi- Then send them to The College Voicel dent. There is some coolness in most of the other candi- dates, but they still need a little more work. Otherwise, they might not even have a date for the dance. Contact [email protected] za OPINION 13 FEBRUARY 27, 2008 THE CoLLEGE VOICE Musharraf Must Go By Nayan Pokhrel '10 contributing columnist The most recent general election results could third majority with other fringe parties could even the argument frequently made by the Bush administra- tion - it should be actively involved in the democratiza- potentially rid Pakistan of the troublesome military dic- impeach the president. Therefore, this election could tion of the army and help the civilians take conttol. The tatorship and bring a well-functioning democracy. have an enormous impact on the democratic future of integrity of the Pakistani Army has come under fire time America should revise its failed policy and actively sup- Pakistan. and again from the frequent allegations of its senior offi- port the process of democratization in Pakistan. Only time will tell if these results are sufficient cials having ties with radical Islamic leaders. How can Musharraf stepping down and Bush leaving the White enough to compel the former commander-in-chief to the nuclear facilities be safe in the hands of a divided House could very well be the best opportunity for a sta- step down and allow democracy to emerge in this army and not in an accountable parliaruent? The U.S. ble democracy in this troubled nation in a long time. Islamic nation, but the voters have sent a very clear sig- commitment to democracy in Pakistan has never been There was a lot of skepticism regarding the nature of nal. And the White House must listen. Pakistan will strong; not even after Benazir Bhutto was making a big the recently concluded general elections in Pakistan. continue to feature as a key player in America's future statement by rallying the majority of Pakistanis for a Within the past few years, the independent judiciary plans of combating global terrorism no matter who suc- democratic change within weeks of her returning to the was scrapped, popular media was subjected to different ceeds George Bush. Bush's policy, like elsewhere, has country after nine years of exile. kinds of censorship, the imposition of emergencies have failed terribly in Pakistan. AI-Qaeda activities have It is too early to predict anything about Pakistan's virtually stamped out any effective political campaigns been reportedly increasing in the Northwestern political future in such volatile times. There is, howev- and even the election commission was not independent. province, and Musharraf has hardly succeeding in con- er, every reason to be carefully optimistic. The election Just when the democratic forces led by former Prime taining these large networks of terrorism. results make a powerful statement. While other issues of Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif seemed to America's failed policy has already cost Pakistan a lot in terms of its democratic future. Had the U.S. taken radical Islam and Al-Qaeda will continue to feature in be making progress, Bhutto was assassinated in what the political equations, Pakistan first needs to root out appeared to be a blatant lack of security on the part of a stronger stand against the incompetent and dictatorial regime of Musharraf and pushed for free elections ear- the military dictatorship. A democratically elected gov- Musharraf's government. ernment and a civilian-controlled army will always be lier, the country might be well on its way to a function- Many were surprised that the elections were held in in tbe best interest ofthe U.S. as it seeks to combat glob- generally peaceful conditions. Only minor incidences of ing democracy. The Bush administration's rhetoric of «encouraging democracy" on one hand, but continuing al terror. Musharraf is, arguably, facing his toughest test violence were reported. Although the faimess of the to remain in power, but he won't give up that easily. election process is debatable and the voter turnout was to sign blank cbecks without using any political lever- age whatsoever on the other, gave the cunning general That is why international pressure, especially from the about 40 percent the results are particularly striking. White House, is crucial. Musharraf has failed miserably an excellent opportunity to brutally crush democracy. Musharraf's Pakistan Muslim League (pML-Q) suf- in uniting Pakistan, and the latest election results have And brutally crush democracy he did. fered a resounding defeat, fmishing in distant third once again proved the lack of legitimacy of his presi- behind Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ·and Pakistan has been at a very turbulent political cross- road for quite sometime now. America's poorly planned dency. Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N). The Pakistanis will be happy to see George Bush leave and unsuccessfully delivered policy towards this dan- Islaruic parties in the North Western Frontier Province the White House in November, but Musharraf must gerous nation has not done any good to the latter's sta- also suffered heavy losses. These results allow two of ble and peaceful future. If America is concerned about leave before then. Musharraf's foes to form a clear majority government, the nuclear capabilities of Pakistan - as happens to be which seemed to be the most likely outcome. A two At Connecticut College, Hammond serves as the Art and Technology Symposium Connecticut College VP Ulysses chief administrative and business operations officer and Thursday, Feb. 28 Hammond Recognized as Renowned is coordinator of the college's legal and community Electroacoustic tape concert featuring pre-recorded affairs. Currently, Hammond is leading the college's music, 4 p.m. in Fortune Recital Hall, Cummings. African-American leader by $53 million, IO-year campus renewal effort. The renew- Artistic installation viewing, 5 - 6:30 p.m., third Dominion al plan focuses on restoring campus buildings, walk- floor in Cununings. Artist Eric Dyer will use a ways, roadways and vistas in the College's overall zoetrope to create an artistic animation that will be pro- Dominion donating $5,000 to New London's effort to embrace technology in learning environments, jected onto a blank wall. Multi-media concert featuring music, dance, video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship revitalize student residential life, boost energy efficien- cy and modernize faculty and staff office spaces. animation and interactive performances, 8 p.m., Evans Trust Fund in honor of Hammond Additionally, Hammond is overseeing the construction Hall, Cummings. Tickets $15. Friday, Feh. 29 Ulysses Hammond, Connecticut College's vice of a new $8 million fitness center on campus, A leader on campus and in the community, "World of Warcraft: Race, Labor and Avatars in president for administration, has been recognized for Hammond has earned numerous honors and awards, Shared Digital Space," keynote speech by Lisa his accomplishments and leadership by Dominion, the including the 2006 Connecticut Man of the Year Award, Nakamura, associate professor of speech communica- nation's largest energy producer, through its "Strong and the "Measure of a Man" Award from the tions and Asian American studies at the University of Men & Women" educational series. Washington Inter-Alumni Council of the College Illinois, Urbana Champaign, 4 p.m. in Evans Hall, The prograru highlights the accomplishments of FundlUnited Negro College Fund and the Tutoring for Cummings. African-American role models and converts their sto- SuccessfPreparing Tomorrow's Leaders Today program A multi-media concert, featuring music, dance, ries into an education series distributed during Black in New London, Conn. Hammond is also heading up a video, animation and interactive performances, 8 p.m., History Month to more than 12,000 schools across new campus club dedicated to providing support and Evans Hall, Cununings. Tickets $15. Dominion's natural gas and electric franchise service leadership services to male students of color. Saturday, March 1 areas. An award ceremony was held recently at the Prior to his current position at Connecticut College, A screening of videos and animated films, 4 p.m., Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center in Hammond served as chief executive officer of the Olin 014. Cleveland, Oh. District of Columbia Courts from 1990 to 2000, and A performance by the New Jersey Percussion In honor of Hammond, Dominion is donating was the first African American in the United States to Ensemble, co-sponsored by onStage at Connecticut $5,000 to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial administer an appellate and general jurisdiction court College, and other multimedia artists, 8 p.m., Evans Scholarship Trust Fund in New London, which grants system. Hammond's professional experience capped a Hall, Cummings. Tickets $15. annual scholarships to children in southeastern 22-year career as a judicial administrator, during which Symposium sponsored by the Ammerman Center Connecticut who exemplify King's spirit by living their he also served as associate state court administrator for for Arts and Technology and co-sponsored by the lives in pursuit of his goals. the Michigan Supreme Court and as court executive for Center for the Comparative Study of Race and "I'm incredibly honored and humbled by this the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Dettoit. Ethnicity; the departments of music, computer science award," Hammond said. "I hope this will inspire kids of and art; Citizens Bank; Chester Kitchings Foundation all ages to recognize their full potential and continue --CC-- and Sherman Fairchild Foundation. their pursuit of excellence in education." 14 ARTs & ENrER:rA!NMENT THE ColLEGE VOICE FEBRUARY 27, 2008 Project Runway, Port 2: The Final Runway BY RACINE OXTOBY'll has been waiting for. It's a shame that he's been stoff writer placed into the position of a Since my last article about Bravo's will-he, won't-he contest- hit competition show Project Runway, ant, as his last design, let's just say that some opinions have inspired by an 18th century changed. Former favorites managed to portrait of the Marquise chum out less than perfect creations, D' Argence, was beautiful, designers with high hopes turned out to but was chastised for look- be total jackasses (I'm talking to you, ing too similar to his avant Rami), and the challenges have been garde piece. The talented subpar compared with the previous sea- Rami might also have a sons. Designing for women who have • chance, so long has he recently lost a lot of weight? Okay, I'll breaks away from Grecian- take that. Designing outfits made out of - • inspired drapery and tries materials found at a Hershey gift store something new. His beauti- (not candy, mind you, but pillows or ful art-inspired dress wrappers with the Hershey's logo on f--~. ,",," R.:.~L._--1 (based on a Grecian stat- , them)? It's an excessive amount of prod- _...... ue... what a surprise!) uct placement, but, sure, I'll accept it. would have seemed even Designing for female wrestlers? Wait ... more beautiful if only it what? So far the only challenge that has hadn't been so predictable. made me "ooh" and "aah" has been the Luckily, pictures from avant garde challenge, where we really the Bryant Park runway got to see the designers stretch their show have already popped imaginations, as the outfits they were up on the Internet, so let the designing for aren't the kind of outfits betting pools begin. All you'd buy at a store like Macy's. bets are on Christian to So who are we left with? We have the win. I won't give too much lovely Jillian, whose quiet demeanor away for those who want to does well to surprise the judges with her be surprised, but let me just wonderfully-tailored designs. We have say that one outfit is so ruf- Christian, the hyperactively "fierce" fled that they nearly cover wunderkind, who isn't afraid to be the model's face. Jillian has bitchy so long as he's honest. The toss- The designer snapping at Chris-ti-an-'-s------.J suddenly developed an up for third will be announced the day pair by using a jacket. His art inspired heels is Jillian. She may speak softly, but obsession for odd hats, Chris's outfits are this issue comes out, but it's between piece, which was based on a 17th centu- that's only because her outfits speak vol- rich in color but maybe too gothy, and Rami, the smug Palestinian with a tiring ry Spanish portrait, was able to resemble urnes for her. Despite her issues with tim- Rami has found new ways to express his fixation on drapery, and Chris, the former its source while still retaining a feminine ing _ has their yet been an episode where love for drapery. I feel bad for Sweet P; designer of drag queen couture who was edginess. Sure, his cockiness can get the Jillian isn't shown panicking over getting had she not been eliminated in the last eliminated in one challenge, only to best of him, like in the prom dress her garments done in time? _ she has episode, it would have been interesting to come back in the next episode after con- episode, when he tried to place the blame never failed to get the job done, and the see her have a chance, as her line, put in testant Jack had to leave for HIV-related of his oyer-detailed design on his outspo- final products have frequently been the fashion show as a scapegoat to fool issues. Who's it going to be? ken client (bad idea alert!). And yes, the shown to be worth the sttess. Her punk- spoilers, is actually very good, with a My bets are on Christian. Not only is only thing higher than Christian's ego is he ridiculously talented, but he's defi- his hair. But despite this, his designs have inspired jacket from the avant garde chal- pretty mix of lavenders and golds. lenge was sturming, and during the bad Project Runway host Heidi Klum calls nitely not one to take the safe route. never seemed boring. He's like season trends challenge, she was able to make this "the best finale we ever had." Tune During the denim challenge, when every- two's Santino, only his outfits are actual- wide-legged overalls look hot. in on Wednesday, March 5 to find out for one else was sticking to baby-doll dress- ly good and he's tons more cuddly (just es, Christian was the only one to try for look at the way Tim Gunn fawns over Chris also has a chance at winning it sure. pants, and was even able to construct a Christian's designs - he basically wants all. Bryant Park's opportunity to stretch to adopt him on the spot). one's creativity might be just what Chris Upcoming Film Releases Upcoming Album Releases 2/29: 2/26: - The Other Boleyn Girl - Beach House-Devotion . Penelope . Goldfrapp-Seventh Tree - Semi-Pro - Janet Jackson-Discipline 3/7: 3/4: . 10,000 B.C. - The Black Crowes- Warpaint - The Bank Job . Dr. Dog-Passed Away - College Road Trip - Our last Night-The Ghost Among Us FEBRUARY27,2008 THE CollEGE VOICE ARTs & EN"rnrrAINME>(f 15 Hot Pink, Dancing Robotz 80 Years of Fe.rragamo and BY CLAIRE DOWD '08 podge of different parts that come an IPO Offering editor-in-chief together to create an advanced whole. The same can be said of Incognito Sofa BY ARETI A. SAKElLARIS '08 knitwear, Missoni's autumn/winter 2008, Sometimes a tee shUrt Love. The band's sound melds electron- editor-in Want to Write for The College Voice' We Need YOUI All sections are currently looking for .ne~ writers. You could be the newest voicer Contact Areti at aasak@conncol~.edu . or any of the section editors for more informction 16 THE CoLLEGE VOICE FEBRUARY 27, 2008 WEEKLY CALENDAR FEBRUARY27 - MARCH .4 WEDNESDAY EVENT JA/FR International Dinner, JA and Freemon Dining Halls, 4:30 p.m. The Providence String Quartet of the Community Music Works, Chapel, 4:30 p.m. RELIGIOUS SERVICE Roman Catholic lenlen Moss, Chapel, 5:00 p.m. EVENT Block History Month Movie, Unity House, 6:30 p.m. Men s Basketball on the hardwood (Thomas '10) Submit a backpage photo to [email protected] Dinner with 12 Strangers, see online calendar, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SUNDAY EVENT EVENT An Inside look at low School & low Practice with Working, Tonsill, 2:00 p.m. Anorney Kurt DeVylder '04, Cro Bar, 2:00-3:30 p.m. THURSDAY RELIGIOUS SERVICE FITNESS Arts & Technology Symposium Keynote Address Protestant Worship and Fellowship, Chapel, 5:00 p.m. Personal Trainer, Fitness Center, 12:00 p.m. by lisa Nakamura, Evans, Cummings, 4:00 p.m. Alumni Panel ''The Business of Professional Sports; Unitarian Universalist Campus Ministry, Chapel, 6:00 LECTURE Beyond the Playing Field:' Ernst Common Room, p.m. Contact Detonation: Montage, Meaning, and Modernism Blaustein, 4:30·5:30 p.m. in The Work of Yokomitsu Riichi, Woodworth Room 105, RELIGIOUS SERVICE 2:30 p.m. MONDAY Shobbot Dinner, Freemon, 6 p.m. FITNESS EVENT EVENT Personal Trainer, Fitness Center, 12:00 p.m. Arts and Technology Symposium Tope Concert, Fortune Dinner with 12 Strangers, see online colendor, 7:00 p.m. MEETING Hall, Cummings, 4:00 p.m. Women's Center Programming Comminee, Women's Working, Tonsill, B:OOp.m. Center, 4:00 p. m. Electronic Music Concert, Fortune Hall, Cummings, 4:00 Arts & Technology Symposium Multi-Media Concert, EVENT p.m. Evans, Cummings, 8:00 p.m. Tronsgender Rights Advocate Dean Spade, Cro, 7:00 lesbian and Goy Civil Unions in CT - Rights and Arts & Technology Concert, Evans, Cummings, 8:00 p.m. p.m. Restrictions, lGBTQ Resource Center, 4:30 p.m. MEETING SATURDAY Habitat for Humanity, larrabee Common Room, 10:15 FITNESS EVENT p.m. oil Personal Trainer, Fitness Center, 5:00 p.m. Working, Tonsill, 2:00 p.m. TUESDAY EVENT Arts and Technology Symposium Video Showing, Olin Dinner with 12 Strangers, see online calendar, 7:00 p.m. 014,4:00-5: 15 p.m. FITNESS RELIGIOUS SERVICE / Community Yoga Closs, 1941 Room, 5:00 p.m. Working, Tonsill, 8:00 p.m. Roman Catholic Moss, Chapel, 5:00 p.m. EVENT EVENT Power Point 101, Davis Classroom, Shain, 11:00 n.m, Arts & Technology Symposium Multi-Media Concert, Evans, Arts and Technology Symposium Multi-Medio Concert, Cummings, 8:00 p.m. "Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Evans, Cummings, 8:00 p.m. Transition Metal Containing Conducting Polymers:' Arts & Technology Concert, Evans, Cummings, 8:00 p.m, New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, Evans, Cummings, Brown Auditorium, Hole lob, 4:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. "None but the lonely Heart:' Music Foculty Recital, Working, Tonsill, 8:00 p.m. Chapel, 8:00 p.m.