First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 51, ISSUE 17 Gibraltar converted for student use, future home of College's health services sands of dollars by the end of the year that would normally be fun- neled to off-campus event halls. It is unlikely the students will see the Appel Health building be repurposed, as the building is rumored to be the new space for the Office of Student and Post- Graduate Development (OSPGD) as the college attempts to make them more central and visible to students. The philosophy behind photo by Emma Brown '17 the transfers are sound — stu- F&M is repurposing Gibraltar, formerly a restuarnat in College Square, into a space for late-night student activities. dents will find health services The space will be the new location of health services, in a partnership with Lancaster General Health (LGH). out of need, but must seek out by noah sunshine professional health equipment that building that hampers their potential OSPGD under their own voli- Senior Staff Writer normally requires referrals to use. significantly. tion, meaning a more central Early last week, the student body The partnership will be in full Currently, the space has under- space will promote its utility to received an email from Margaret effect by this July, potentially in- gone very little transformation, students more effectively than Hazlett, dean of the College, about cluding some staff changes in both leaving bar, booths, and serving their current College Avenue a change in health services com- F&M’s Health Services and Coun- stations intact, while adding in address. ing to campus as early as this July. seling services, also included in some small appliances to increase For students interested in more Lancaster General Health (LGH), a this reform. By Spring 2016, the utility for student organizations information about future devel- hospital system based in Lancaster reformed department will be relo- that can reserve it for events. The opments of the F&M campus, the County, will be partnering with the cated to the now vacant space on College has allowed students use College has published its strate- College for a reformed health ser- the first floor of College Square, of the space at no cost, provided gic plan online. vice for students. This partnership where the Gibraltar restaurant used they reserve it through the proper will give students the expertise of to be. The new space will be a much channels and seek outside security Senior Noah Sunshine is a senior the LGH network’s doctors, but needed facelift for both health and for late night events or events of staff writer. His email is nsun- also opens up the use of their sub- counseling services, both located a certain size. The campus-owned [email protected]. stantial infrastructure, including in a central part of campus, but in a venue is expected to save thou- College, alumni aim to help Zeta Beta Diplomatic Congress reviews forums on Tau Fraternity recolonize F&M chapter mental health, plans upcoming events by shira kipnees “In the late 1920s, Jewish stu- by Jack Kupsky tended community conversations Senior Staff Writer dents at [F&M] formed The Tow- Contributing Writer that bring together both students Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) Fraternity, ers eating club, which, in 1931, The Diplomatic Congress (Dip- and faculty. We are also excited a historically Jewish fraternity, is became the Alpha Tau chapter of Con) began its last meeting by about our next forum, centered working towards recolonizing its Zeta Beta Tau fraternity,” Um- debriefing on the recent forum on involvement in Lancaster, Alpha Tau Chapter at F&M. Ac- berger said. “The group went on mental health, wellness, and which will take place next Tues- cording to Stuart Umberger, direc- dormant in the late 60s and then stress, and using member and stu- day during the Uncommon Hour tor of Fraternity and Sorority Life, returned and became a strong dent feedback so as to improve in New College House. tentative plans for the reactivation chapter in the late 70s. In 1975, future forums. Previous forums DipCon also discussed Gi- of the local chapter of ZBT have the College housed the Alpha Tau examined data from the Nation- braltar, the renovated restaurant been discussed, but nothing—in- Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau at 611 al College Health Assessment space currently available for stu- cluding a timeline — has been fi- College Ave.” (NaCHA) and explored ways to dent programing in the College nalized as of now. Recolonization efforts began reduce stress and anxiety. Square building. We have heard ZBT, founded in 1898 as the recently when the national orga- Our members agreed the forum positive feedback about the world’s first Jewish fraternity at nization and several F&M alumni was a good start to the conversa- space as a venue and are excit- a time when people of Jewish de- reached out to the College about tion, but that future discussions ed that student groups will have scent were not welcome at other rebuilding the Alpha Tau Chapter; need to have a great focus on so- the opportunity to book it this fraternities, has a long history at lutions. We look forward to fol- F&M. see FRATERNITY, page 2 lowing up on the forum with ex- see UPDATE, page 2 Inside this Issue... Opinion & Editorial Arts & Entertainment “Administration On Right The 2015 Academy Track in Combatting Assault" Awards in Review page 4 page 7

Campus Life Sports At Common Hour, Alexander F&M Swiming Successfully shares research on trauma Completes CC Champs page 5 page 9 Page 2 News The College Reporter Riemann’s Crime Watch Fraternity: Various offices, organizations Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:55 a.m. — A on campus work on recolonization process resident on West Mary Street report- ed that the previous night residents continued from page 1 character. on an upper floor of 560 West James the College then provided them “ZBT promotes brotherly val- street were throwing produce at the a copy of the Men’s Fraternity ues such as trust, respect, and W. Mary property. Expansion Policy and Process equality,” Umberger said. “One Sunday, Feb. 22, 12:35 a.m. — Of- for their consideration. way it fulfills these values is ficers from the Department of Public According to Umberger, the through their abolishment of Safety (DPS) responded to the report national headquarters for ZBT pledging. The pledging process of an intoxicated underage student then submitted a return proposal is not a brotherly value; a pledge in Ware. The student was taken to and provided the College with is a second-class citizen. The Lancaster Regional Medical Center (LRMC). confirmation that they would line between pledging and haz- Sunday, Feb. 22, 2:15 a.m. — DPS responded to the report of an agree to the Men’s Fraternities’ ing is hard to define, but easy to underage intoxicated student in New College House. The student standards and those of the Col- cross for fraternities. ZBT has was taken to LRMC. lege. Umberger also noted the overcome the challenges of haz- Monday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. — A student was hit by a car while Office of the Dean of the Col- ing by abolishing pledging com- crossing Harrisburg Pike by Race Ave. The student was not seri- lege, faculty, and Interfraternity pletely in 1989. When a man is ously injured but went to the hospital later to get checked out. Council (IFC) were also involved initiated into the organization, in the process of recolonizing. he is a brother, not a pledge or a Riemann’s Advice While ZBT was originally a second-class citizen. He is equal Jewish fraternity, in 1954 the to each and every brother that Well, this was a generally tame weekend! Next time you want National Fraternity decided the has been initiated before him.” to be friendly and share this week’s harvest with your neigh- Jewish exclusivity was contrary bors, try putting it in a basket with a bow on it and leaving it to their founding value of equal- Senior Shira Kipnees is a senior on their front step. Some people don’t like produce thrown at ity, and thereafter the fraternity staff writer. Her email is skip- them — this isn’t fruit ninja. became open to all men of good [email protected]. Update: Student, faculty forum on drug Officer Johnston’s Safety Tips policy, marijuana scheduled in two weeks continued from page 1 day, March 10 during Uncom- Help Public Safety eliminate semester. Students interested in mon Hour in Booth Ferris in the theft on campus: reserving the space should con- Steinman College Center. We -Record serial numbers of all tact Lucy Gillichbauer, director encourage you to attend if you personal electronic devices. of College Programs, at lgil- would like to voice your opinion -Never leave valuables [email protected]. We also talked on this campus issue. about the new health facility If you have any questions unattended planned for the building, which email us at Diplomatic.Con- -Report any suspicious will see F&M's current health ser- [email protected] and follow us people in buildings vices transitioning to that space on Facebook at www.facebook. - Immediately report missing and partnering with Lancaster com/DiplomaticCongress. items to Public Safety. General Health (LGH). Finally, we are pleased to sup- Sophomore Jack Kupsky is the port the Peer Health Educators Public Relations Officer of the who are hosting a community Diplomatic Congress. He can The College Reporter Corrections Policy discussion on marijuana and be reached at diplomatic.con- The College Reporter welcomes comments and suggestions, as well as information about substan- drug policy on campus on Tues- [email protected]. tive errors of fact that call for correction. Contact us via email at [email protected] or at (717) 291-4095. The College Reporter Story Idea Submission Policy Masland on Sexual Misconduct The College Reporter welcomes story ideas from the college community. If you have or your or- ganization has an idea for a Reporter story, email it to us at [email protected] with the subject Question: Doesn’t the fact that the Sexual Misconduct heading “Campus Story Idea” by Monday at noon the week before publication. Story ideas will Panel members work for F&M introduce a bias because they’re likely to be accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board. consider the institution’s wellbeing before that of the student? In the article entitled, "Athlete Spotlight: Grant Overcomes Injury to Great Success," we Answer: The members of the Panel volunteer their time, incorrectly spelled Mary Ann Robison's name "Robinson." For the photos accompanying the article, "Schwartz Details his Publication on American which is considerable, to serve on the Panel. They do this because Rules, Education," we incorrectly attributed photo credits to Emma Brown '17. The photos were they are committed to ensuring the fairness and excellence of the pro- taken by Livia Meneghin '15. In the article entitled "Diplomatic Congress hosts Panel Discussion on Mental Health, cess. The interest of the College is in having a safe student body un- Wellness at F&M," we incorrectly listed Grace Jeong '15 as the chair of the Student Health Ad- encumbered by harassment, violence and misconduct that interferes visory Committee (SHAC); she is actually the chair of Student Health and Safety Committee. In with a student’s ability to flourish and experience college fully. Panel addition, we incorrectly listed the next F&M Forum for March 3 instead of its real date of March 10. members are devoted to the wellbeing of the College and that devotion begins with their concern for the wellbeing of the students. Numbers installed on buildings for use by first-responders in case of emergency by wyatt behringer in one building have various will help first responders to more campus and main passageways Staff Writer numbers, such as the "10" and quickly identify buildings, as not within the campus to benefit first Over the past month, F&M’s "10A" affixed to Keiper Hall everyone who comes to campus responders that are approaching Facilities and Operations (F&O) and the Green Room Theater, is familiar with which building in an emergency situation. and a local contractor took on respectively. is ‘Thomas Hall’ or the differ- The intent of these numbers is the task of labeling the buildings According to Nic Auwaerter ence between the ‘Weis House to ensure the safety of the F&M on campus with large, distinct ’11, sustainability coordinator in Commons’ vs. ‘Weis Hall,’” he community in dire circumstanc- numbers. The project was com- F&O, the building identification said. es. The building identification pleted despite adverse weather project was the product of many The color and size of the project was a measure that took conditions, using many different different committee delibera- numbers were also run through the combined efforts of many lifts, and benefitting from frozen tions and began shortly after the the CFC and were chosen to be different entities on campus, ground. College Facilities Committee visible, but in consideration that mainly led by the CFC. Most buildings only have one (CFC) concluded that the num- the numbers did not infringe number each, such as the "eight" bers would be useful in emer- upon the integrity of the campus First-year Wyatt Behringer is a placed on Old Main. However, gency situations. buildings. The numbers face the contributing writer. His email is seperate facilities housed with- “The identification numbers outside streets surrounding the [email protected]. Page 3 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter Democrat Chuy Garcia step in right direction for Chicago Liberal Democrats more pro-people than Tea Party

by Nicholas Riebel be encourage and laughed, and deals and unwise fiscal conser- Democrats, I suspect do con- For further information, Staff Writer we should put an emphasis on vatism of Emanuel, who would sider themselves to be progres- please see our writer's refer- [email protected] having more of them, so that we likely feel more comfortable sive) to support a new candidate ences: can help fix our nation. Yet, this with his free market, neoliberal for mayor, who doesn’t con- http://www.nytimes. The current Mayor of Chicago is just at best a somewhat na- beliefs in the GOP. done black sites in the city, who com/2015/02/26/us/chicago- is Rahm Emanuel, who is a for- ive view of our politics, and at The great city of Chicago will not be beholden to Wall mayor-rahm-emanuel-jesus- mer Democratic Congressman worst a deceptive and damaging can do better than him. And that Street, fight the teachers to ben- garcia.html and Chief of Staff to President philosophy. city can have a champion for the efit his wealthy backers (whom http://www.salon. Obama. In the recent primary to I will admit that the Tea Party people like Senator Elizabeth he seems to be rewarding for com/2015/02/25/rahm_eman- be the Democratic nominee for is “good” in at least three ways, Warren and Mayor Bill de Bla- their services), and shut down uels_huge_embarrassment_ mayor, it was uncertain whether that may not be obvious to those sio, than a Wall Street puppet schools as part of a likely priva- what_it_means_for_liberals_ or not Emanuel would win out- who do not know much about like Governor Cuomo or Former tization effort. Chuy Garcia will and_america/ right, or take a plurality. Only American politics. The first Senator and Secretary of State be, even if he cannot solve ev- http://www.politico.com/ a majority would have allowed good thing, which I consider to Hillary Clinton. As liberals who ery one of Chicago’s problems, I story/2015/02/rahm-emanuel- him to win the primary outright, be best, is that they help show want the best for the people, suspect will be a step in the right chicago-mayoral-election- a plurality would have required what I believe is the true face of the Democrats of Chicago, and direction. 2015-runoff-115481.html a run-off election, against him the Republican Party to Ameri- then all of Chicago, (as most of and the runner-up. ca, with all that implies. Second, that city, even those who are not Yet, despite raising far more they do help in forcing or pres- money than Cook County Com- suring Senators and Represen- Full Staff Opinion missioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, tatives who have been there so he wasn’t able to win a majority, long, or are so corrupt, or both, meaning they will face off again that they have long forgotten Leadership at F&M April 7. that they are servants of their This time, the winner will constituents and the American Don't be a Frank Underwood; Be an Aragorn advance to the general elec- people. tion, where it is extremely likely Third, is that they truly are a they will be re-elected (in Rahm democratizing force, in a way. As the devoted Netflix users that you are, dear readers, you’ve probably heard Emanuel’s case) or become In primaries, if they feel one that the third season of House of Cards premiered this week, prompting many a mayor (in Chuy Garcia’s case) of their party in power fails to in this liberal, Democratic city. represent them, they replace him binge of the best (and most realistic, says the cynic in our office) show about poli- Some may argue that we should or her with someone they feel tics that the internet has to offer. And whether you love him or hate him, there’s oppose the more liberal can- will do a better job representing one thing that hopefully you’ll be able to agree on: Frank Underwood is not — re- didate, that we are beginning them. This is the point of our peat, not — a leader. purges and purity tests like the representative democracy: not Tea Party. They are wrong. to elect the best people for the For the record, this isn’t about to devolve into a discussion of the show, or mo- There is a great deal of criti- job (which I feel is the way it rality, or some awkward commentary on politics. It’s an announcement that Frank, cism of the Tea Party, in that is ought to be), but the people we despite his official titles and accolades, is not someone who inspires or leads oth- an obstructive, obstinate force feel will represent us best in our ers. He’s just a guy with a fancy job. which irrationally hates and op- government. poses President Obama. A great Yet, even this sort of democ- Which brings us to an observation about F&M, albeit in a very circuitous way. deal of the criticism revolves racy is better than what we have This campus has plenty of jobs and prestigious positions to fill; in fact, in The around the fact that they tend to now, in which unrepresentative College Reporter office at this very moment, there is an assortment of presidents, “primary” Republican officials politicians serve the richest and chairs, and officers to fill a UN summit. But like Frank, they’re not necessarily who they deem as insufficiently most powerful rather than all of conservative, anti-Obama, bi- the people. Those who usually leaders. They’re just people like us that happen to have fancy jobs. partisan, and who are not ag- advocate for “Centrist” policies This isn’t to say that these people aren’t leaders, just that they aren’t leaders gressive enough in their regres- usually mean that they will ad- because their email signature says “President.” What makes a leader is someone sive ideology. vance the fiscal conservative, who is willing to speak his mind or to stand up for her friends or to advocate for Many, especially who claim neoliberal, Wall Street agenda. to belong to a “sensible center” Fortunately, the people are be- the people and the campus that they love. Don’t think that just because you can’t argue that it is efforts such as ginning to wake up, which is get into a club, or an honor society, or that you can’t get elected, that you can’t be these which are damaging our why Net Neutrality is going to a leader. government and our democratic be implemented. Unfortunately, this campus has a cultural epidemic in which leadership is con- system of government. That is, That sort of corporate stooge, we should encourage more mod- the type that exists in both par- flated with authority, but that doesn’t need to be a chronic disorder. The best cure eration, bipartisanship, and the ties, is exemplified very well in is to remember that votes or appointments don’t automatically make leaders— like. Ostensibly moderate Re- Mayor Emanuel. This is why the pride and honor and service do. So in the future, don’t look for someone with publicans such as Arizona Sena- people of Chicago should sup- a position of authority to help you with your problems — look for a leader. And tor John McCain and Chicago port Chuy Garcia, who stands Mayor Rahm Emanuel should for them, against the corrupt hopefully you’ll be able to look in the mirror and find one. Transparency. Accuracy. Credibility. 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People found in violation of this policy may be those of the author and not that of The College Reporter, with the exception of the Masthead Editorial. subject to prosecution. March 2, 2015 Opinion & Editorial Page 4 Closing of Gibraltar no tragedy Health center better use of space Notice anything by Noah sunshine doubt as the most cost effective yet, the college owning its own Senior Staff Writer option by far compared to popu- event space saves thousands [email protected] CRAZY? lar venues like Mulberry Arts upon thousands a year, in addi- and the Eden Resort hotels. tion to relocating student events It never made sense to me Across the conservative es- to an area of campus within why the college rented space timate of 12 events scheduled walking distance and accessible out of College Square for a res- there between now and May, the by Public Safety. Have something taurant like Gibraltar; until they college’s student organizations This is a reductive assessment included it in the meal plan, I will save over $10,000 in jacked of costs and benefits, but F&M promised myself I would never up venue costs designed to drag has made it abundantly clear you REALLY go. Lancaster is a hotspot for as much money out of the Col- to its students that its foremost fine dining, with many incred- lege as possible under the guise concern is student safety, and a want to say? ible places still within walking of “liability costs” for potential student space like this aids this distance of campus, so popping destroyed property. goal tremendously. In the midst a stuffy upscale dinner joint Last week, all students re- of all the construction plans ru- next to the athletic center just ceived an email with “good mored for the next 10 years, in- made for one of the most con- news” from Dean Hazlett: the cluding the Shadek Stadium and Then why don't fusing business decisions the Gibraltar space has begun its the Northwest Gateway, perhaps college ever made. No wonder mutation to the new location of this need will be addressed. Gibraltar went out of business— Student Health Services through The Gibraltar Space itself you say it? it never belonged there. a contract with Lancaster Gen- was never the perfect solution Last month, the vacant shell eral Health. LGH, the most ro- to this matter of a student ven- of the restaurant was refitted bust health network in the state ue: its layout is poor, the acous- for student use, meaning every- and most neighboring ones, tics are bad, its many entrances thing was left exactly as it was, brings an incredible amount of make security expensive, and Email more or less: same carpet, same expertise and infrastructure to it’s not very big. sconces, same booths, same bar. the campus health programs. We shouldn’t be upset to lose emoyer1@ The school tossed an icemaker Just as quickly as the Gibraltar it to a potentially stunning and into the bar and roped off the Space appears, it begins its van- revolutionary health center that kitchen and a new event venue ishing act. will dramatically improve cam- fandm.edu to was born. It’s not so affection- I don’t blame the administra- pus health. ately known as the Gibraltar tion; this plan was drawn up long But as students, we should write an op-ed Space, since no one has both- before the space was opened to make it clear to the administra- ered to name it differently. students, and fits into the col- tion that we deserve a campus- Students reserve the space lege’s published plan for future owned student venue by proving and make your like any other now, at zero cost. development and construction. that we can take care of it and Over a dozen student-organized As a student venue, the Gi- insisting that it will affect the voice heard! events are on the books between braltar Space was ours on bor- social culture of the campus for now and the rest of the year, no rowed time from the start. And the better.

Letter to the Editor Administration on right track in combatting assault F&M efforts above national curve

BY Mark T. Harmon- lege administration’s response College hosted forums for both our institutions. but because it defies the basic Vaught to sexual violence that struck students and faculty on issue When we criticize the admin- standards for civil communities, Contributing Writer this reader as somewhat reduc- relating to Title IX, and has istration’s efforts to prevent sex- and propagates rape culture. [email protected] tive. In the words of the origi- continued these conversations, ual misconduct, we often belie We must be cognizant of the nal article, “It is time for the including through weekly Q&A our own responsibility in doing effects of group mentality and If you go to the doctor com- administration to recognize that publications in this newspaper. the same. The original article must have the courage to chal- plaining of a sore throat, they sexual assault needs to be ad- Several years ago, the Col- makes very clear the important lenge our peers when they treat might prescribe medication to dressed aggressively as a whole, lege formed a Committee on point that hosting parties at sexual misconduct as permissi- deal with the pain and swelling and that it cannot and should not Sexual Misconduct to review which alcohol is supplied means ble or sexual threats as comedic you feel. If they discover that be pigeonholed into the respon- relevant campus policy, and it assuming responsibility –legal fodder. When any group or sub- the cause of the sore throat is a sibility of a singular fraternity.” has established a Bystander In- and moral— for what goes on culture within our community bacterial infection, the will also The authors suggest that the tervention Committee that has at the events. It means we must demonstrates approval or even prescribe an antibiotic to attack administration of the College implemented the national It’s understand the effects of alcohol indifference toward sexual mis- the root cause of the sore throat. had been too targeted and symp- On Us Pledge on our campus. on capacitation and on consent. conduct, our response should be The doctor will treat both the tomatic in its efforts to combat The College has also sponsored It means we must be careful targeted condemnation. cause and the symptoms of the sexual assault. student groups like SAVE (Sex- how much we serve of what and Nevertheless, we cannot in- medical problem. This assertion leads one to ual Assault and Violence Educa- to whom. It means we must use dict any one part of our commu- In the same way, our respon- ask, what is the administration tion) and MUASA (Men United good judgment in bystander in- nity without accepting our own sibility in preventing sexual doing in response to sexual mis- Against Sexual Assault) and has tervention. We are also respon- failure to address the causes of misconduct is dual: we must conduct? When we examine the responded proactively to threats sible for understanding how to sexual misconduct. The over- address the symptoms of sexual measures that the College has of sexual violence made on Yik assist victims of sexual mis- whelming majority of students misconduct through prevention taken on this matter, we find Yak. conduct, no matter their gender here believe that sexual miscon- efforts and adjudication, while them to be decidedly more ro- These efforts aren’t creat- or circumstances. And, like the duct is unacceptable. Our goal also confronting the underlying bust than the original article ing pigeonholes: they are broad, original article stated, this re- must be to translate these beliefs causes that bring it about. suggested. dynamic, and tireless attempts sponsibility does not fall only into commitments to confront it An editorial published in this In terms of policy and pro- by the College to educate stu- to Greek organizations or sports within our community. paper on February 15, 2015, dis- cesses for adjudication, Franklin dents about sexual misconduct, teams, but to all of us. There is no panacea to sexual cussed the endemic sexual mis- & Marshall has been ahead of the encourage positive consent and Important as these efforts misconduct. As such, the respon- conduct on college campuses, national curve since 2006. The safer sex practices, confront so- are, they are symptomatic treat- sibility for preventing it cannot as it relates to fraternity life and College provides sexual assault cial norms of sexual misconduct, ments, not causational solutions. fall only to our institutions. In- the institutions of F&M. Much prevention programs to first and, when it occurs, discipline We are also charged with shifting stead, those most empowered of the article was stimulating, years, sponsors campus events student offenders appropriately. the discourse about sexual vio- to combat the symptoms and overdue discourse on respon- like Take Back The Night, and We must be careful to avoid rhe- lence. We must avoid language causes of sexual misconduct are sibility in sexual misconduct hosts all-campus alcohol- and torical pitfalls in our discussions that makes rape acceptable or the students who comprise our prevention. Included also, how- consent-positive programs like of sexual misconduct, a major that sexually objectifies others: community. For this reason, it is ever, was a critique of the Col- Speak About It. Last fall, the one being deferring of blame to not because it is illegal per se, on us.

All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The College Reporter. To write a response to any opinions expressed above, contact Opinions & Editorials editor Erin Moyer at [email protected]. Page 5 The College Reporter Campus Life Common Hour speaker Alexander shared research on trauma tural Sociology there. He gained era is the powerful identification of his BA from Harvard and his PhD Christians in the west with the mil- from the University of California, lions of Jewish people that were Berkeley. murdered in the Holocaust. Alexander has authored or co- For so many years Christians authored 10 books and was one of had deemed the Jewish people sub- the editors of the journal Sociolog- human, “excluding them from civil ical Theory. He is currently a co- society, punishing them economi- editor of the “American Journal of cally, and persecuting them cultur- Cultural Sociology.” ally and politically, and sometimes Today Alexander focused on of course doing far worse.” cultural trauma stemming from Alexander explains the process the Holocaust and more generally of this powerful identification in something he calls the “trauma relation to moral responsibility. drama.” The Holocaust was not an event Alexander begins by introduc- in isolation; it had effects on entire ing the concept of social solidarity. societies worldwide by redefining He says, “Because by constructing their perceptions of perpetrators cultural traumas, socially groups, and victims. national societies, and sometimes Alexander argues that the col- even entire civilizations not only lective identification of victims of photo by Livia Meneghin ‘15 cognitively identify the existence genocide could prevent the reoc- For this week’s Common Hour, Dr. Barry Schwartz, the Dorwin Cartwright Profes- and source of human suffering; but currence of such traumas; howev- sor at Swathmore College, spoke of his most recent work on American education. may also, take on moral responsi- er, as we see genocide continuing By samantha greenfield sibility: Reactions to the Holocaust bility for it, insofar as groups iden- today, Alexander notes that there is Staff Writer and Other Modern Mass Murders.” tify the cause of trauma in a man- no guarantee. This week’s Common Hour Alexander is the Lillian Chaven- ner that implies their own moral speaker, Jeffrey Alexander, titled son Saden Professor of Sociol- responsibility.” Senior Samantha Greenfield is a his speech “Cultural Trauma, So- ogy at Yale University and is the The most extraordinary devel- senior staff writer. Her email is cial Solidarity, and Moral Respon- co-director of the Center for Cul- opment in the post-World War II [email protected]. Filmmaker John Fiege offers insight, advice to future filmmakers Ellie Gavin so particularly challenging, but it Layout Assistant is also what makes the payoff so On Tuesday, F&M students had rewarding. the opportunity to attend an in- “There’s this vast mystery and timate lunch in the New College meaninglessness to everything, House meeting room and have and how do we find meaning with- a conversation with filmmaker in that?” Fiege said. “I am par- John Fiege. Fiege, the head of his ticularly interested in people who own production company ‘Fiege grab that question by the horns Films,’ focuses his films around and really try to create this strong relevant political, environmental, sense of meaning and purpose in and social issues that face Ameri- their lives.” cans today. Another great challenge of Some of his work includes filmmaking, according to Fiege, Mississippi Chicken, which pro- is the fear of running out of good files the lives of Latin Ameri- ideas. Fiege admits that his first can immigrants living in a small, film, Mississippi Chicken, “sort southern town, and Above All of fell into [his] lap” because of Else, which chronicles a fam- the personal connections he had to ily’s attempts to stop the Key- the people, as is the story behind courtesy of Lightscameraaustin.net stone pipeline from crossing their many great films. Austin-based documentary filmmaker John Fiege, who produces films about relevant property. “You’ll see in the film business social and environmental issues, visited F&M on Tuesday and offered students advice Fiege, who did not originally at- some people will have an amaz- on how to be successful as an independent filmmaker. tend film school but instead stud- ing first film and then you’ll never I’m gonna find stories here, and I stories, and developing ideas. ied geology, offered insight into hear from them again, its because never did,” Fiege said. Ultimately, Fiege advice to stu- his untraditional path to becoming that’s their one story,” Fiege said. But in the wake of his failed dents who want to be successful a cinematographer and how his “Unless you come from some re- project, Fiege started hearing at anything is to pursue all of their background has influenced him. markable situation, you only have about the Keystone pipeline proj- interests, regardless of what they “I don’t make films about geol- so many stories that people care ect, and the protests happening might be. ogy per se,” Fiege said. “But I feel about.” around it. Although it was a big “Institutions, like universities, like that interest and appreciation After Mississippi Chicken was shift, he realized that was where try to force you to put a label of that understanding of the world, completed, Fiege wondered what the good story really way. on what you’re doing and some underlies how I approach (film).” his next venture would be. Fiege “Here’s people fighting very people fit well into those boxes,” Offering advice to aspir- says his original idea was to pro- hard to stop a project before there Fiege said. “But there (are) prob- ing cinematographers in the room, duce a film about the state of Na- is a disaster, so that makes a very ably way more folks who straddle. Fiege comments on his philosophy tive American fishing communi- strong story,” Fiege said. and thats where you really need to to finding a good story, saying that ties after the BP oil spill. However, That lead ended up leading to make your own path.” the best ones come out of “good after a year and a half of shooting, his next successful film, Above To learn more about Fiege’s characters,” and “people going he realized the story simply was All Else. work, visit www.fiegefilms.com. out and trying to change some- not there, and had to walk away. Today, Fiege’s Austin-based thing.” Fiege admits that finding “I just kind of put myself in a film company, Fiege Films, em- First-year Ellie Gavin is a Layout such people and situations is what place, and said this is where some- ploys 4 to 12 interns who assist Assistant. Her email is fgavin@ makes documentary filmmaking thing big is happening and said Fiege in “scouring” for worthwhile fandm.edu. The College Reporter Page 6 Arts & Entertainment Drake’s new album reminds fans of his troubled past, childhood IYRTITL deals with complex issues, probes rough material with cohesion handwriting on a white background, “Energy,” the mixtape’s second featuring PartyNextDoor. It involves Mixtape Review words missing their apostrophes. song, starts off with machine gun au- a forward moving underlying melody, IYRTITL There is a small image of prayer hands dio, and then a steady piano melody and doesn’t sound too protective. I ad- Drake and the number 6 towards the bottom that continues underneath Drake’s mire Drake’s love for the things that of the cover, referencing Toronto’s two lyrics. “I got enemies,” is repeated matter a lot to him, but “Preach” nar- by Livia Meneghin area codes and Drake’s preferred nick- frequently throughout the song. I am rates a scene in Miami, leaving a little If you thought Beyoncé was the name for his home city. all too familiar with the artist’s battle more room for fun. only one to drop un-promoted music Listening to the album straight against haters, as well as his inability If you’re reading this, it’s not too overnight, think again. through, which I’ve done multiple to fully break free from his identity as late to get involved in the hype! If Canadian artist Aubrey Graham, times, listeners will notice high level a Degrassi cast member. Still, the To- You’re Reading This It’s Too Late is a.k.a. Drake, released his mixtape, of musical cohesion. The songs on ronto native’s passionate defense for available for purchase on iTunes and If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late IYRTITL flow together incredibly well, his career and home sometimes man- for listening pleasure on SoundCloud (IYRTITL) on February 13, 2015 with- and blend into one larger sound. Most ages to attract negative attention. and Spotify. The mixtape has already out prior announcement, and fans like of the album is rap, although he does Drake often writes music regarding claimed the number one spot on the me have been left both excited and sing with a bluesy tune in “Jungle.” his climb to success, evident by his hit Billboard 200, and has hit Gold status slightly confused. The Grammy winner features artists single, “Started from the Bottom.” He with numbers of copies sold. He has Nothing Was The Same, Drake’s last in his music like PartyNextDoor (Ca- frequently responds to hate from other also now tied The Beatles for the most studio album, was produced late 2013 nadian rapper signed to OVO) and Lil rappers who question his masculin- simultaneous hits on Billboard’s Hot under his label, OVO Sound, and Cash Wayne (Cash Money). ity, rapping abilities, and upbringing 100 List with 14 tracks. Drake will al- Money Entertainment; in the past year, “You & The 6” is a widely talked (mixed race/upper middle class sta- ways stand by his family, Toronto, and hints of new music have been dropped about song on IYRTITL, which Drake tus). The concern isn’t losing fans, but his music. That’s always an artist to be by the “Hold On, We’re Going Home” dedicated to his mother, Sandi Gra- maintaining his reputation in the rap a fan of, at least in my book. singer on Instagram and Twitter, but ham. The title refers to the two things industry. He wants respect, and getting few people were expecting a mixtape that helped the 28-year-old artist get into physical altercations with Chris Livia Meneghin is a senior staff writer. to actually be released. through rough times during his child- Brown and P Diddy seem to only hurt Her email is [email protected]. In July 2014, Drake announced hood: Sandi and Toronto. Drake dis- his case. IYRTITL, albeit minimally Views From the 6 as the title of his cusses the differences between the life promoted, seems to be consistent with + fourth studio album, but it looks like of success he’s leading, full of fight- the multi-million dollar earning artist’s Review Rating: listeners will have to wait until later ing to stay on top, and his mother’s motivation to thrive in the music busi- this year for that music. For new, let’s strength. He says, “I can’t be out here ness: making it clear that he loves his B+ talk mixtape. being vulnerable, mama…this is a home. IYRTITL continues Drake’s legacy, The cover art looks just as hurried as crazy life, but you and the 6 raised me My personal favorite song from and reminds fans of his troubled the music’s promotion: black scratchy right…saved my life.” IYRTITL would have to be “Preach” past. Birdman wins big at Oscars, takes home Best Picture, Best Directing An Oscars divided: Birdman, Grand Budapest tie with four Academy Awards each ·Best Adapted Screenplay: Graham Oscar Recap Moore for The Imitation Game ·Best Makeup: Mark Coulier and Academy Awards 2015 Frances Hannon for The Grand Buda- pest Hotel by Noah Sunshine ·Best Sound Editing: Bub Asman The Oscars came and went this year, and Alan Robert Murray for American just like every year prior, and people Sniper around the world have added films like ·Best Visual Effects: Paul J. Franklin Birdman and Whiplash to their watch and Andrew Lockley for Interstellar lists (finally). It was an excellent year ·Best Live Action Short Film: The for filmmaking, launching stellar ca- Phone Call reers but also seeing different kinds of ·Best Animated Short Film: Feast Academy Award winners, and perhaps ·Best Costume Design: Milena setting a precedent for less predictable Canonero for The Grand Budapest picks in the future. The term “Oscar Hotel bait” may no longer be a thing. ·Best Documentary Feature: Citizen Instead of one of the half-dozen Four biopics in the running this year, Bird- ·Best Documentary Short Subject: man took Best Picture, marking the Veterans Press 1 first time in twelve years that even a photo courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.com ·Best Film Editing: Tom Cross for slightly fantastical film came out on Whiplash top, preceded by The Lord of the Rings: Birdman took home four Oscars this season, including Best Picture; ·Best Sound Mixing: Thomas Cur- The Fellowship of the Ring in 2003. Best Directing; Best Writing, Original Screenplay; and Best ley, Craig Mann and Ben Wilkins for It’s bizarre camerawork and candid Cinematography. Whiplash view into an unstable mind make it ed to him by the character. His endear- mons in Whiplash ·Best Production Design: Anna Pin- a novel choice, but one that was well ing acceptance speech and contagious ·Best Supporting Actress: Patricia nock and Adam Stockhausen for The deserved and received. Birdman’s Di- enthusiasm only solidified his place as Arquette in Boyhood Grand Budapest Hotel rector, Alejandro G. Inarritu, also won crowd favorite. ·Best Director: Alejandro G. Inar- In the end, Birdman and The Grand Best Director and Best Screenplay for One of the biggest surprises of the ritu for Birdman Budapest Hotel, my two Oscar favor- this picture, making this his most suc- night was Julianne Moore, taking ·Best Foreign Language Film: Ida ites of the season, won the most Acad- cessful awards season ever, and being home the Oscar for Best Actress in a ·Best Animated Feature: Big Hero emy Awards by far, overshadowing the most awarded individual of the Leading Role for a dark sleeper hit, 6 box office blockbusters like Interstel- night. Still Alice, about a woman fighting ·Best Original Song: “Glory” for lar and American Sniper. Eddie Redmayne’s performance as the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Many Selma by John Legend and Common This was the season for the weird Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Ev- hadn’t seen Moore since 2013’s Don ·Best Original Score: Alexandre and outlandish, it seems, a trend that erything won Best Actor in a Leading Jon, as this year’s film was shown in Desplat for The Grand Budapest Ho- will hopefully continue as it redefines Role, somewhat of a surprise consider- limited release. The movie will cer- tel what it means to make a truly success- ing the novelty and unconventionality tainly receive more traffic now, thanks ·Best Cinematography: Emmanuel ful film. of the role. Nevertheless, Redmayne to Moore. Lubezki for Birdman imparted significant complexity in Other awards of the night: ·Best Original Screenplay: Ale- Noah Sunshine is a senior staff writer. spite of the limited expression afford- · Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Sim- jandro G. Inarritu for Birdman His email is [email protected]. The College Reporter Arts & Entertainment Page 7 Red’s new album lacks memorability, pleases audiences Of Beauty and Rage features strong lyrical structure, positive tone These Chains” and the uplifting tone Album Review in “Part That’s Holding On.” Without Of Beauty and Rage the album’s angst driven beginning, Red however, I doubt the last few songs could have made such a positive im- by Brianne Simone pact. Regardless of whether or not Red’s People who’ve been fans of Red fifth album is worth listening to, the since they came out with their first effectiveness of their marketing is un- album in 2004 will likely enjoy Of deniable. The cover artwork features Beauty and Rage if they want more of the striking image of a cloaked figure the same. I had hoped for something in a plague mask walking through a a little different and was disappointed forest filled with crimson leaves, an when I noticed the lack of variety. image sure to draw the eye of even the However, the structure of the album least curious customer, their Facebook shows that thought was put into it and has been updating on a daily basis some of the songs are pleasant to listen with snippets and sound bytes from to. Unfortunately, pleasant isn’t good their new album, and a quick search enough, anymore. None of the tracks on Youtube revealed short music vid- struck me as particularly memorable eos for their songs before the album and when most of today’s music is had even been officially released. photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons created to be so catchy you could sing For fans of the bands first few al- Red has won numerous Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, it in your sleep, Of Beauty and Rage bums, there’s a lot to like about Of including Best Rock Album of the Year in 2007, 2010, and 2013. just doesn’t compare. Beauty and Rage. The songs and vocals sound very similar to past al- Holding On” have already been thor- tal piece, then ends with the track Senior Brianne Simone is a contrib- bums, Innocence and Instinct and oughly explored in previous albums. “Ascent.” In correspondence with uting writer. Her email is bsimone@ Break The Silence. What’s strange With that said, Red is a Christian rock that structure, the songs become more fandm.edu. is this new album was funded by a band at its core, and the focus on those and more hopeful as they move from PledgeMusic Campaign. This means two concepts throughout their music the first track to the last. Ultimately, they could have strayed from the is the perfect evidence of that. The Red’s message is meant to be one Review Rating: norm with this album if they wanted likelihood of Red ever excising those of hope, of moving from the dark to to, experimented, tried a new sound. themes completely from their music the light. In my opinion, that’s where Instead, fans have gotten much of the is almost non-existent. Red’s new album works. The hard B same. Even the theme of identity loss The album itself is structured guitar and occasional screaming of Of Beauty and Rage is well- structured, but lacks variety. found in the song “Imposter” and the around those themes. It starts from the first five tracks is outshone by the theme of hope found in “Part That’s “Descent,” a melancholy instrumen- soft, slow lamentation found in “Of Imagine Dragons’ album makes great use of vocals Smoke+Mirrors hits new highs, continues group’s success Album Review tening to it. The producers of the mu- Smoke+Mirrors sic made a wise decision when choos- ing to solely include the vocals and a Imagine Dragons drumbeat. Their voices essentially re- semble instruments. In fact, listening by Julia Chirls to it reminded me of a cappella! So, if Imagine Dragons has yet again you are fan of a cappella like me, this graced the music industry with a new song is for you. album, Smoke + Mirrors. Recorded “Friction,” the seventh song on the in 2014 and released on February 17, track list, is full of energy and contrasts their second studio album debuted in all ways possible from “Hopeless number one on the Billboard 200 chart Opus.” It is not anything like the Imag- in the US, number one on the UK Al- ine Dragons’ music that I have listened bums Chart, and number one on the to. Rather than acting as an instrument Canadian Albums Chart. As an alterna- itself, the vocals are a perfect accompa- tive rock and indie rock band, Imagine niment to the drums, synthesizer, and Dragons has been in the music busi- electric guitar. Quite honestly, I would ness for just six years and has quickly not listen to the vocals apart from the gained an international fan base. music. I would, however, be willing to The original two band members, photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons listen to the music without the vocals Dan Reynolds and Andrew Tolman, accompanying it. met in college, joined forces, and soon Imagine Dragons won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance in 2014, as well as two American Music Awards and five Billboard Music Awards. All fans, and more, will find some- after recruited Tolman’s wife Brittany thing unique in every song on Smoke + and his high school friend “Wing” Mirrors. Imagine Dragons has had an Sermon. The band first rose to fame on the track list. Night Visions quickly occasionally becomes repetitive. How- ever-successful six years in the music in Utah and later moved to Las Vegas hit number two on the Billboard 200 in ever, each song does have a unique as- industry and reflecting on the success where they would record their first the United States and sold more than pect to it. of this new release thus far, they will three EPs before signing a record deal. 83,000 within the first week of release. “I Bet My Life” is the first single continue to grow in the years to come. In recent years, they have incorporated At the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, on the album, the fifth song on the alternative pop into their music, cit- it was named Top Rock Album. track list, and the most popular among Sophomore Julia Chirls is a staff writ- ing The Beatles and Nirvana as two of Prior to the release of Imagine Drag- iTunes listeners. I like the background er. Her email is [email protected]. their many influences. ons’ newest album, Smoke + Mirrors, vocals during the chorus as well as the The band’s first studio album,Night listeners caught a glimpse with three repetition of the chorus. It engages the Visions, was recorded between 2009 singles. “I Bet My Life” and “Gold” listener, allowing them to sing along! Review Rating: and 2012 and was finally released in were released in September 2014 and “Hopeless Opus” is not among the September of 2012. Included in the December 2014, respectively, and more popular songs on the album, but debut album is a mixture of alternative “Shots” was released in late January it is different from many of the others, B+ rock, indie, folk, hip-hop, and pop and 2015. It is nearly an hour of catchy in a good way! The vocalists of Imag- Smoke+Mirrors brings something two singles, “Radioactive” and “It’s music and easy listening. Most tunes ine Dragons sing at a higher pitch, new to the genre with fantastic Time,” two of the most popular songs on the album have a drum beat, which which adds to the pleasantness of lis- vocals. March 2, 2015 Sports Page 8 A-ROD: Debate over play time, media attention continues ment. A spotlight on the young prospect’s talents and journey to becoming the Yankee’s shortstop this year would have been a great story. However, you will never hear it because all of the media’s eyes and ears are placed directly on Rodriguez. In addition to Gre- gorious, there is a battle for the Yankee’s starting second basemen position between Stephen Drew and young prospect Jose Pirela, and the question of who will be the Yankees ace coming opening day is another pressing issue. All of these stories are shoved to the side in favor of a story on a 39-year- old former steroid user who may not even receive extensive playing time this season. ESPN and the media should stop following the cheaters around and scrutinizing their every move and photos courtesy of abcnews.com Alex Rodriguez’s return to the Yankees has received the majority of the spring break training attention. He returns after a 162 game focus more on the players who suspension for his steroid use. He will not be returning as starting shortstop, as that position will be filled by Didi Gregorious. have played clean and deserve the spotlight. All sports fans would continued from page 10 issue. stop Didi Gregorious. Gregorious appreciate less A-Rod stories and scrutiny because he surely does. The coverage of Yankees Spring will be the first Yankee not named more stories that truly matter. However, when the main story in Training should be placed on better Derek Jeter to start at shortstop Make it happen ESPN. the sports section is A-Rod taking and much more important topics. since 1996. He is looking to break batting practice rather than focus- For example, instead of follow- out of the nickname he will most First-year Joseph Giordano is a ing on the Yankees as a collec- ing A-Rod around they could have likely have for the rest of his ca- staff writer. His email is jgiorda- tive team it begins to become an covered the Yankees young short- reer in New York, Jeter’s replace- [email protected]. Swim: Multiple medalers bring home success for swim program

women’s swim team were senior Katherine Grant, who took gold in the 1650-yard freestyle, and silver in the 500-yard freestyle. This is Grant’s fourth consecutive year securing that accolade. First year Melissa Mullin won gold in the 400-yard individual medley, and silver in the 200-yard back- stroke. First year Kellen McDon- ald earned silver in the 200-yard butterfly. Junior Courtney Collins took bronze in the 100 and 200- yard backstroke. Finally, sopho- more Jillian Albus, Dromerick, Collins, and Grant won bronze in the 800-yard freestyle relay and in the 400-yard medley relay. One of the most important statements F&M swimming made during the Centennial Conference Championship, is that both the men’s and women’s teams have photos courtesy of godiplomats.com some impressive young talent and Men and women’s swimming took home many titles this past week after Centennial Conference Championships. Particularly notable will be prepared to compete for is Katie Grant’s gold medal for the 1650-yard freestyle, which she won for the fourth consequtive year. even more next season. Under continued from page 10 in their individual performance, yard backstroke, and silver in the head coach Ben Delia, the pro- we had an incredibly positive atti- 200-yard freestyle. She also won gram continues to show progres- in the 200-yard freestyle relay, tude ending the season that week- bronze in the 800-yard freestyle sive improvement each year. and silver in the 800-yard free- end just because of how well we relay. Dromerick brought two Next year, with key returning style relay. Finally, first year Da- swam and finished as a team.” awards back to campus, the Most swimmers such as Ryan Caffrey vid Burton was able to take bronze The F&M women swimmers’ Outstanding Performer award, and and Bridget Dromerick, the team in the 200-yard freestyle relay, weekend provided the team and also the Most Outstanding Rookie. will look to make even more strides and silver in the 800-yard free- its supporters every bit as much If this past weekend was a reflec- after a successful 2014-2015 style relay. The impressive work to cheer for and possibly even tion of the things that she will ac- season. in the water from this group gave more. In accommodation to the complish as a collegiate swimmer plenty of Diplomats reason to be second-place finish, first year here at F&M, then the road ahead proud. When reflecting back on Bridget Dromerick had a week- in her remaining three years is First-year Joseph Yamulla is the the weekend, sophomore Reeves end to remember. She won gold very bright indeed. Assistant Sports Editor. His email Connolly said, in the 500-yard freestyle, the 200- The other medalists for the is [email protected]. “Regardless of how anyone did Page 11 The College Reporter March 2, 2015

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photo courtesy of goodlogo.com Franklin & Marshall Sports Men, women’s swim programs compete in Conference Champs third place with 499 points. Unfor- tunately, they were unable to fend off Gettysburg, who captured their fifth championship in five years with 763.5 points, and Washing- ton who finished second with 594 points. The women’s team also had a great weekend in Gettysburg. They were able to finish in second place for the weekend. Ursinus took the championship with a final total of 667.5 points, to F&M’s to- tal of 644 points. Along with very impressive final outcomes for both teams, F&M also came home with some notable individual per- formances. First-year Ryan Caffrey had a very strong weekend to close out his first collegiate season. He won gold in the 100 yard breast stroke. Caffrey also took bronze in the 200-yard freestyle relay, and silver in the 800-yard freestyle re- photos courtesy of godiplomats.com lay. Another first year, Eric Lang This past week, F&M men and women’s swimming traveled to Gettysburg to compete in the Centennial Conference Championships. They saw great success with the men finishing in third place overall in their league and the women finishing second in theirs. brought back silver for the 200- yard individual medley. Senior BY JOSEPH YAMULLA tennial Conference Champion- this season. Overall, it was a very Dennis Chen also won bronze Assistant Sports Editor ships, the F&M swim team jumped successful weekend for the Diplo- see SWIM, page 8 This past weekend at the Cen- into the water for the final time mats. The men’s team finished in Alex Rodriguez returns UPCOMING GAMES from 162 game suspension MEN’S TENNIS Mar. 6 vs. Salisbury 4 p.m. BY JOSEPH GIORDANO loves, not answering questions MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Contributing Writer about his past steroid issues. One If you’ve turned on ESPN in the can’t blame Rodriguez for this as Mar. 13 NCAA Indoor Championships All Day. last week or so you’ve undoubted- playing the game is what he gets (Winston-Salem, N.C.) ly heard the same name repeated paid to do. However, by the media March 14 NCAA Indoor Championships All Day. through your TV a minimum of 20 placing cameras in his face wher- times: Alex Rodriguez. Alex Ro- ever he goes, it not only hurts A- (Winston-Salem, N.C.) driguez, the Yankees third base- Rod but also the Yankees as an MEN’S LACROSSE men, is returning from a 162 game organization. suspension for steroid use and for Rodriguez has done plenty to Mar. 4 vs. Kenyon 4 p.m. lying to Major League Baseball hurt his image by his own actions, Mar. 7 @ Washington & Lee 2 p.m. about these infractions. While the but the media often portrays ath- WOMEN’S LACROSSE Yankees arrive at Spring Train- letes and celebrities how they see ing, the entire focus of the media fit and the world usually sees these Mar. 4 @ Stevenson 3 p.m. has been on Rodriguez and not the athletes through the image they get Mar. 7 @ Brockport St. 1 p.m. team itself. This obsession with from the media. It is no secret that Rodriguez’s return over the team’s the media is not fond of A-Rod and BASEBALL actual issues is everything that is they often fabricate stories about Mar. 3 @ Arcadia 3 p.m. wrong with sports media and in nothing that with other athletes Mar. 5 vs. Rowan 3 p.m. sports in general. would not even make the last page While A-Rod has committed of a newspaper. The members of WOMEN’S SOFTBALL an unforgivable offense that goes the media know that as soon as Mar. 10 @ Alvernia 3:30 p.m. against the integrity of the game, his name is attached to a story it is Mar. 10 @ Alvernia 5:30 p.m. the media has treated him very un- front-page news, and look to make fairly thus far in this Spring Train- a name off of his person. This is ing. He has made it very clear that not to say that A-Rod deserves no *= Centennial Conference Competition his focus is on helping his team win and just playing the game he see A-ROD, page 8