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WEDNESDAY Septemher 25, 2013 Vol. 143, Issue. 3 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS

Off-Campus policy is unclear Fall in Maine Cross Country at USM Invitational Furlow ’14 discusses the implica- Pham ‘15 reports on fun to be had tions of the recent changes to the at Auburn’s Wallingford Farm- The Men’s team finishes in second, off-campus housing disciplinary Including apple picking, good the Women’s team finishes in third measures. eats, and goats.

See Page 3 See Page 7 See Page 12 Fall brings Pettigrew’s fresh crop makeover of student now in the clubs home stretch SARAH DURGY BARBARA VANDERBURGH CONTRIBUTING WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Each fall, Bates’ new first-year class For first-years still learning the lay- enters the Gray Cage for the annual ac- out of campus, the purpose of the gi- tivities fair and is greeted by crowds of ant brick building across from Parker upperclassmen eager to share informa- might be somewhat puzzling. However, tion about the widely varied student for those of us who spent many nights activities on campus. This year, as al- holed up in the old Pettigrew Mac ways, there were a few new tables spread lab, performing in Schaeffer Theater, amongst the old standards, reflecting chatting up office hours with different the always-evolving interests of the professors, or running practice debate Bates student body. rounds in the Filene Room, the mas- At one table, Sophie Pellegrini ’15 sively damaging flood in Pettigrew Hall was excited to spread the word about last year is still a recent, unfortunate a new club she has started along with memory. Lydia Rubenstein ’15 and Marisa Pala- Many might be wondering what has cio ’14, ’Cats Against Cancer (’CAC). been happening with the alleged project ’CAC will be a venue for interested to renovate the building, and luckily it Batesies to take an active role in the is almost finished. The building will be fight against cancer by spreading aware- fully functioning and arguably much ALYSSA CONNORS/ THE HARWARD CENTER ness and fundraising. The club’s biggest more user-friendly by next semester. event will be Relay for Life, an annual Doug Ginevan, Assistant Vice Pres- walk-a-thon that takes place in the ident for Financial Planning and Analy- spring. Saudi Arabian activist defies gender laws, sis, explained that “phase one of two” is Throughout the year, ’CAC will complete in the Pettigrew renovations. bring speakers and films to campus, After forming a committee of faculty hold Grief Groups for members of the promotes recognition of human rights and staff, the decision was ultimately community affected by cancer, and host In 2011, al-Sharif defied a tradi- “We broke the taboo,” says al-Sharif made, in his own words, to “dream a lit- smaller monthly events to promote edu- ANNE STRAND tional Saudi prohibition against female about that day, which officially initiated tle bit” in renovating the damaged areas. STAFF WRITER AND LAYOUT EDITOR cation on campus. drivers by filming herself driving a car her ongoing Women2Drive campaign. Essentially, this means that instead

The group will also be collaborating th and then posting the video onto You- Since al-Sharif’s remarkable story of using solely insurance money to with The Dempsey Center for Cancer On Wednesday, September 18 , the Tube. To her surprise, the video was developed in 2011, her courageous patch up holes and fix tiles, the College Hope and Healing. Many ’CAC mem- Harward Center and the Office of -In trending in Saudi Arabia within the first and peaceful defiance has been recog- is using institutional money allocated bers plan to participate in the upcom- tercultural Education hosted Manal al- day of the upload. nized around the globe. Time Magazine for building renovation to make Petti- ing Dempsey Challenge, and the club’s Sharif, a Saudi Arabian women’s rights Motivated by the success of the vid- named al-Sharif one of the Most Influ- grew feel more like a Hedge (or at least team is open to anyone who wishes to activist, for a talk entitled “Driving for eo and after receiving both support and ential People in 2012, and she received a Hathorn). The overseers wished to register. Pellegrini encourages interested Freedom.” The lecture was part of the protest in response to the video footage, the Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dis- modernize some of the less technologi- students to attend the club’s weekly Harward Center’s Civic Forum Series al-Sharif drove again with her brother in sent at the 2012 Oslo Freedom Forum. cally advanced classrooms and open up meetings, Thursdays at 8:00 P.M. in and the OIE Speakers Series. Al-Sharif the car. It was during the second drive Today, al-Sharif lives with her son and the previously windy, endless hallway Pettengill G10. also entertained a smaller crowd for a that al-Sharif and her brother were de- Brazilian husband in between Dubai, where the Mac lab and loaner pool are question and answer session on Thurs- Last spring, Tara Patel ’15 and Mi- th tained by Saudi authorities and charged United Arab Emirates and her home- located in the basement. (The water’s all chael Arsnow ’14 were instrumental in day, September 19 , for which she trav- with “disturbing public order.” They town of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. gone, too.) jumpstarting the Bates Public Health eled from Saudi Arabia. were detained despite the driver’s license At Bates, al-Sharif addressed factors “Phase one” involved moving all the Initiative (PHI) with the goal of build- One may not readily associate the that al-Sharif had acquired during her that make for successful, non-violent re- Pettigrew-housed faculty back into their ing up public health awareness on term “women’s rights activist” with Sau- year spent in the United States, and that bellion by emphasizing the influence of old offices, putting in new carpeting, campus and working with community di Arabia, a country sometimes known there is no law that forbids women from social media; major sites such as Face- giving the classrooms more user-friendly partners to address public health issues for its traditionalist customs, laws gov- operating automobiles. book and Twitter played a critical role technology and equipment, and making in the Lewiston-Auburn area. Last year, erned by the basic tenants of Islam, and While in prison, al-Sharif received in the uprisings of the “Arab Spring” the basement classrooms more attractive Bates students got involved at the Free the absolute rule of the monarchy. numerous threats against her safety and demonstrations that began in 2012, as and available for use. Clinic at the Trinity Jubilee Center, im- Indeed, al-Sharif asked the Bates even her life, but the threats did nothing she reminded the audience. Al-Sharif The project has also updated the plemented the Zero Sugary Drinks Pro- audience to offer what comes to mind to weaken her convictions. After being believes that the shift of power from building’s lighting and the drinking gram at the Somali Bantu Youth Center, when one thinks of Saudi Arabia, and released from jail nine days after her de- the absolute authorities to the hands of fountain situation, which will no doubt and took part in a Smoking Cessation not surprisingly, one audience member tainment, al-Sharif organized a peaceful the people is represented in social me- spark a unilaterally positive response; Program and a dental health program. spoke up with “oppression of wom- protest against the ban on female drivers dia outlets; she presented a graph that fixed the theaters and the Filene Room; The Bates community has respond- en.” However, al-Sharif maintains that by assembling Saudi women to all drive showed how the usage of smart phones and added a new Rhetoric Lounge. By ed enthusiastically to the club’s mission, Saudi Arabia, like many other parts of on the same day in June 2013. is highest in the world in the United the beginning of next semester, the ILS and Patel notes that PHI is attempting the Middle East, is experiencing a time The protest turned out to be a tre- Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, where- (Information and Library Services) ar- to get “as many programs together as we of revolution and change, a change in mendous success: None of the one hun- as the United States does not rank in the ea--in the hallway on the second floor which al-Sharif played a critical role by dred participating women drivers was top five countries. on the way to Schaeffer--basement sta- simply getting behind the wheel of a car arrested. See NEW CLUBS, PAGE 5 two years ago. See ACTIVIST, PAGE 5 See PETTIGREW, PAGE 6 Short Term may bring in non-professors to teach JAKE VILLARREAL Under Professor Kane’s direction, CONTRIBUTING WRITER the two new categories of Short Term classes, currently under debate, are Short Term is know as the term of “Practitioner-taught courses” and “Ped- possibilities. It offers ample opportuni- agogical Innovation courses.” Both sects ties to step away from the confines of reflect the College’s goal to rethink what a major, to go abroad, or to spend five Short Term is capable of and to experi- weeks studying something you love; ment with new styles of education. however, it is more commonly a com- “Practitioner-taught courses” would bination of these. While Short Term is bring practitioners from various areas of a fixed and stable aspect of the Bates expertise to teach classes in their field. curriculum, it is not immune to change. Professor Kane’s hope is that these class- During Short Term 2014, students es could teach students skills outside the might find themselves in classrooms walls of an academic major. with outside professionals; not the usual “We could bring in someone who professors. can teach graphic design, and that’s use- Professor of Sociology Emily Kane ful to someone who wants to work for has spearheaded this idea in her vision a for-profit [organization], or for some- to expand the offerings for Short Term one who wants to use design to spread and to build a miniature curriculum out ideas.” of the “purposeful work initiative.” Another option under discussion is Purposeful work is something that an entrepreneurial course, as entrepre- President Clayton Spencer has been neurship is certainly a skill that reaches emphasizing in her vision of what Bates across disciplines. This course could be Bates Sociology professor Emily Kane. JAKE VILLARREAL/ THE BATES STUDENT education should be. She has expressed useful for the student who wants to run The “Pedagogical Innovation cours- in the field of their choice. The professor a desire for students to build a career “a business, an NGO, or a social change es” are linked to a current push for more and students would then work together Only time will tell what’s in store “from the inside out.” In other words, organization,” among other things, says innovative teaching methods. In theory, to redesign one of the professor’s classes. for Short Term, but with President we should find the passions that excite Professor Kane. The focus in the Practi- each professor would spend the five The students would receive credit for Clayton Spencer and innovative faculty us and build our lives around the solid tioner-taught courses would be on skills weeks with a small group of students the class just as the professor would re- like Professor Kane at the reigns, it is core that those passions form. rather than practices. studying innovative teaching methods ceive teaching credit. sure to be interesting in the best way. Forum The Bates Student September 25, 2013 2 BatesRates Gun control is essential Bates Mens’ Club Rugby Starts Season 2-0

Militia, being necessary to the security Having failed to prevent these limi- KRISTEN DOERER of a free State, the right of the people tations from being passed, gun lobbyists Check out their next game on Sunday at 1pm on Garcelon STAFF WRITER to keep and bear Arms, shall not be in- attacked two Democratic lawmakers— fringed.” the State Senate President John Morse, On Monday September 16th, 12 Cold weather quickly approaching In 1791 this Amendment was and Senator Angela Giron. Gun lobby- people were shot down in the D.C. pertinent to people’s ability to defend ists gained 10,000 signatures on a recall Navy Yard by a lone gunman, Aaron themselves and their fledgling nation. petition. On September 10th, the recall Unprepared Freshmen enter state of panic Alexis. The incident is not an unfamil- The rifles they owned shot one bullet races, the first in Colorado’s history, iar one. and then had to be reloaded. ousted the two State Senators. Last December, 20 children and six Today, guns like the 9mm pistol It goes to show why it has been so adult staff members of Sandy Hook El- Commons for the win that Aaron Alexis used at the D.C. Navy tough to pass gun control laws: it’s a po- ementary were shot by a lone gunman. Yard or the AR-15 that Adam Lanza litical death trap. In July of 2012, a lone gunman used at Sandy Hook Elementary are not “I said at the time if it costs me my General Tso’s chicken and almond cookies on the same night came into a movie theater in Aurora, difficult to buy. The damage that can political career, so be it,” stated State Colorado and proceeded to shoot and be done by one lone gunman is much Senate President John Morse, “We did kill 12 people, injuring 59 others. greater than it was in 1791. the right thing.” In 2007, a lone gunman at Virginia Parents Weekend So I ask—are laws and constitutions A poll conducted in August showed Tech shot and killed 32 people and not meant to be amended or changed? that Colorado residents in general op- wounded 17 others. Our founding father, Thomas Jef- posed the recall efforts, with 60 percent Bates College: no parents, no more There have been 5 other, less publi- ferson, thought otherwise: supporting the notion that, when voters cized shootings, in 2013. “I am not an advocate for frequent disagree with a legislator, they should Should we just accept mass shoot- changes in laws and Constitutions. But wait for re-election. ings by a lone gunman as inevitable un- Blustery weather recently laws and institutions must go hand in So what happened? Did only the fortunate incidences? When the news of hand with the progress of the human gun fanatics come out to the polls? Were the most recent shooting came pouring mind. As that becomes more developed, John Morse and Angela Giron always to out of Washington, our campus reacted Bates Sailing loves it but what if all the foliage falls off? more enlightened, as new discoveries be political martyrs? with a sigh, or, in some cases, not at all. are made, new truths discovered and If we are to have gun control mea- Another shooting has happened, manners and opinions change, with the sures passed in the future we must go and it’s hardly seen as a tragedy because change of circumstances, institutions out to the polls and support those law- Taste of Lewiston/Auburn already it’s so commonplace. must advance also to keep pace with the makers who are trying to make our lives It seems impossible to pass any gun times.” safer with simple (and non-threatening control laws to limit these tragedies. Simply put, laws and institutions to our liberties) measures. We must sup- BEST LUNCH EVER!!! Spend your tickets wisely! Even bills that contain meager measures should keep pace with the times, and port them after they have passed these such as a simple background check to thus must be amended or changed laws, so that other politicians will not make sure that criminals and mentally when they are outdated. be afraid to do the right thing. It should unhealthy are prevented from buying Home football game against Tufts!! NRA supporters fight tooth and not cost them their political careers. guns are attacked by the National Rifle nail against the simple amendments I don’t want the shooting at the Association and gun owner advocates. such as the law recently passed in Colo- D.C. Navy Yard to be seen as an unfor- The ‘Cats look to defeat the Jumbos for a fourth year in a row Claiming that background checks rado that banned ammunition maga- tunate, but common incident of Ameri- would “weaken” the Second Amend- zines with more than 15 rounds and to can life. Laws have to be amended as the ment, the NRA continues to attack any require background checks for all gun times progress to prevent tragedies such measures to moderate gun control. sale transfers (including those that are as this. The Second Amendment, ratified private). Pope Francis is a breath in 1791, states that “A well-regulated of fresh air CURTIS RHEINGOLD when God looks at a gay person, does MANAGING FORUM EDITOR he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this orner Pope Benedict XVI shocked the person?’ We must always consider the world in early 2013 by announcing his person.” KEI MATSUNAMI retirement from the papacy after serving omic c This sentiment reflects statements c STAFF CARTOONIST for only eight years. Citing his declin- Francis made earlier this year when he ing health due to old age, Benedict XVI was asked about gay priests: “If some- became the first Pope to resign since one is gay and he searches for the Lord Gregory XII in 1415. This resignation, and has good will who am I to judge?” amidst the “Vatileaks” controversy in- It is not just social issues that Fran- volving leaked classified documents, cis has treated differently. His entire internal corruption and alleged black- view of his role as Pope has fundamen- mailing of homosexual clergy members, tally shifted from how Benedict saw the left the Church desperately needing sta- papacy. A few months ago, a big deal bility and change. And ever since Pope was made about a photo of Francis car- Francis was elected as Benedict XVI’s rying his out suitcase onto an airplane. successor, change has definitely defined Many people latched onto to the photo the Catholic Church. as simply an example of Francis’s humil- Francis’s interview with Father An- ity. However, I believe that this photo tonio Spadaro of the Jesuit periodical is exactly the kind of publicity that the La Civiltá Cattolica highlighted the Catholic Church needs in order to re- fundamental differences between Bene- main relevant into the future: it shows dict’s ideals and the new papacy’s views viewers that the Pope understands that on many heavily politicized issues. Sim- he is human, just like them. ply put, Francis stressed that the Catho- Religiosity is losing ground. In lic Church’s spiritual mission and its in- general, people all over the world are fluence as a political entity had become becoming less and less religious. The too intertwined. most recent American Religious Iden- “We cannot insist only on issues re- tification Survey found that in just the lated to abortion, gay marriage and the 18 years between 1990 and 2008, the use of contraceptive methods…the dog- percentage of Americans who identify matic and moral teachings of the church in some way as Christian has dropped are not all equivalent. The church’s pas- 11 percent. Additionally, even though toral ministry cannot be obsessed with there were more than 50 million more the transmission of a disjointed multi- adults in the U.S. in 2008 than 1990, tude of doctrines to be imposed insis- almost every single religion has fallen tently,” Benedict said. percentage-wise, while those who re- “We have to find a balance; oth- spond with “no religion” have almost erwise even the moral edifice of the doubled from 8 percent to 15 percent. church is likely to fall like a house of Along with this decrease in religios- cards, losing the freshness and fragrance ity have come large increases in support of the Gospel.” for social issues like gay marriage and This insistence on avoiding hot- gender equality. And with the Catholic button issues is a clear reversal from Church’s views on these issues remain- Benedict’s rhetoric. 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Just $349. fices clarity for flexibility to student concerns. where from the police report indicating MATT FURLOW First, two terms require some inter- a high level cooperation to the credibil- ASSISTANT FORUM EDITOR pretation because their meaning hasn’t ity of the complainant. While these two been explained to off-campus residents. examples may be obvious, similar fac- As The Bates Student reported last Upon a house being found guilty tors should be explained to off-campus November 30 Deadline week, the administration introduced of receiving a complaint for a second residents in order for the house accused an addendum to the “Off-Campus time, another warning is issued with a of a complaint can inform the admin- Complaint Policy” section of the Off- copy of that warning going to the resi- istration of any mitigating factors the Campus contract that implements a dent’s parents, and the residents may residents believe should be considered. progressive system of disciplinary mea- be required to do community service The flipside of this flexibility are ag- sures intended to facilitate communica- hours and other requirements. What are gravating factors as opposed to mitigat- tion between off-campus students, the these “other requirements”? Dean Reese ing factors. The addendum specifies that administration, and the surrounding clarified that it is equivalent to the com- “severe and egregious” circumstances community. munity service requirement. Yet, Dean could lead to a jump from the first step To summarize, there are three gra- Steidel specified the concept was kept to the third step, rather than from the dations of disciplinary measures, all of intentionally broad to provide the ad- first to the second. This is particularly which include dialogue between the ministration with flexibility, but could troubling because what the administra- administration and the residents of the include a letter of apology to the com- tion or the Student Conduct Commit- off-campus house. The first is a simple plainant and educational or counseling tee considers to be severe and egregious warning; the second is another warning sanctions. A list of potential require- is probably different that what many with a variety of requirements; and the ments should be explicitly stated in the off-campus students interpret that stan- third is a hearing with the Student Con- contract along with what actions would dard to mean. When I posed this ques- duct Committee potentially leading to merit the application of those require- tion to Dean Reese, he specified that severe disciplinary action, like suspen- ments. events centered on drinking rather than sions. The other term is probation, but socializing would fit that definition, like The addendum parallels the three- thankfully it has a more concrete defini- a Beer Olympics competition or a day- strike policy in the sense that the dis- tion. An off-campus house is on proba- long Newman Day celebration. How- ciplinary actions are similar, but some tion if upon finding a house guilty of ever, this standard would seem to cover critical parts of the policy remain am- a third incident, the Student Conduct conventional drinking games like flip biguous. This is problematic because all Committee determines the severity cup or boat-racing where the purpose off-campus students were required to of the incident doesn’t justify suspen- isn’t exactly socializing. sign the addendum and doing so indi- sions. However, if a house under proba- Fortunately, there have been no cates “your full understanding of this tion was accused of violating the policy complaints this year for off-campus addendum to the Bates Contract for again, there would be another hearing houses so far, so the workability of the Off Campus Living”. with the Student Conduct Commit- policy hasn’t been tested. But when dis- While the addendum is a significant tee that would be more likely result in ciplinary actions in the addendum are improvement compared to the previous suspensions or worse. Considering that applied, especially for second and third become a campus rep and policy, how can off-campus students probation allows a high degree of flex- incidents, these problems will have to have a full understanding of the policy ibility under certain circumstances, off- be addressed. Fundamentally, there is if some of the definitions and concepts campus students need to understand a trade-off between flexibility and clar- get your pass for free! are unclear? under what types of circumstances ity, and while the past policy leaned too So I discussed the new policy with would probation be applied. much towards clarity at the expense of James Reese, Associate Dean of Stu- The flexibility of the addendum is flexibility, this policy leans too much to- dents and Carl Steidel, Assistant Dean a double-edged sword. The progressive wards flexibility at the expense of clarity. of Student Conduct. Both were very nature of the policies’ disciplinary ac- Continued communication between helpful, so I am very hopeful the admin- tion depends on the college recognizing off-residents and the administration SundayRiver.com/college istration will continue to be as receptive potential mitigating factors of each in- would help to resolve many of these is- cident. 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JACK STEWART hugely wealthy people to change the HAVE AN OPINION? CONTRIBUTING WRITER course of elections. Just look to the Flor- ida primary in 2012, when billionaire In two weeks, the Supreme Court Sheldon Adelson’s Super PAC campaign WE WANT TO HEAR IT! in Florida single-handedly kept Newt will consider dismantling most of our remaining limits on the ability of Gingrich in the Republican primary wealthy individuals and corporations way past the point of popular support The Bates Student to dominate spending in state and na- for his campaign. Another Court ruling email [email protected] tional elections. Lawyers for Shaun Mc- expanding the scope of the “money is Cutcheon, a conservative donor from speech” dogma would only increase the Alabama, as well as for the Republican growing disjunction between popular National Committee, will argue in Mc- support for candidates and their ability Cutcheon v. FEC that the Court should to raise the huge sums needed to win eliminate the biennial cap of $123,000 public office. Corporate interests -al on political donations by individuals or ready use their vast resources to intimi- corporations, as well as sublimits curb- date Congress, blocking any meaning- ing direct campaign contributions at ful action on the most vital problems $48,600 and donations to political par- we face. There is huge popular support ties at $74,600 every two years. If the for action on climate change, gun con- Court rules in favor of McCutcheon, as trol, and financial regulation, but our they seem likely to do given their rejec- political system rewards politicians who Community spotlight: Voter responsibility, tion of donation limits to Super PACs maximize their campaign expenditures (shadowy non-profit groups set up as rather than those that represent the will campaign proxies) in the infamous of the people in their district. 2009 Citizens United v. FEC case, the Beyond exacerbating this antidem- from the hometown to Lewiston Justices would widen the already failing ocratic dependency, further deregula- floodgates against money pouring into tion of campaign finance would further town is what originally led him to run That is voter responsibility: taking ini- campaigns from a tiny coterie of enor- undermine faith in our political process. KELSEY SCHOBER for mayor. “Public service has been my STAFF WRITER tiative to change our community for mously wealthy interests. Too many people are already apathetic life,” says Gilbert. “I enjoy serving no the better. “Bates students don’t (and Most Americans already distrust about politics because they feel unrep- matter where you stand on the social resented and lost in the system; seeing Last Monday, Larry Gilbert, a prior shouldn’t) live in a political bubble; the political system and view our rep- scale… I’m here for everyone.” Both another wave of important protections mayor of the City of Lewiston, came to decisions that get made in Lewiston or resentatives as giving disproportionate Gilbert and Mohamud have served in for their voices whisked away by a dis- Bates College to talk to students from Auburn affect us as well,” says Teddy weight to the elites that bankroll their prior years but are now hoping to be re- tant, unaccountable Court would only the Bates Democrats club. With him, he Rube, sophomore at Bates. “We have perpetual reelection campaigns. Mc- elected. worsen our distrust of our politicians. A brought Zam Zam Mohamud, a woman the obligation to pay attention to what’s Cutcheon’s near-total deregulation of While the nominees did come to lack of faith in institutions may become running for the Lewiston School Board happening in our area and participate political expenditures would skew po- talk about their platforms with us, it was self-perpetuating; how many Bates stu- Committee, and Jim Handy, the cam- in our community, and being informed litical influence even more dramatically not the only reason they were here. One dents who are passionate about actually paign manager for both the candidates. voters is a big part of that.” in favor of wealthy rent-seekers. We are of their goals was to recruit volunteers solving any of our biggest challenges are These visitors came to Bates with one Any student within the Bates com- not talking about favoring the wealthier willing to help with canvassing or pro- talking about going into government? purpose: to speak to attending Batesies munity would agree that there is a half of America over the poorer half. motion of their campaigns. The main Freedom of speech is important, about their platforms as mayoral and distinct divide between Bates and the We’re not even talking about favoring issue that they face with their elections but is it worth protecting so absolutely school board candidates in the upcom- Lewiston/Auburn community. How- the one percent over the ninety-nine is one that compromises all government when the ‘speech’ coerces politicians ing November 5th elections. ever, there does not have to be. When percent. Just 0.05 percent -- one in ev- within our country: voter turnout. Vot- into ignoring most of the people they Listening to both of them speak we chose to come to Bates, we chose ery ten thousand Americans -- maxes er turnout for a mayoral election within represent in favor of 0.05 percent of about their lives in Lewiston, it was Lewiston as well. Going to vote in the out their donations under the current the United States has an average voter the country? The alternative is a fun- clear that they are very passionate about elections in November is one step closer limits. Eviscerating any check on this turnout of only 25.8%. This low num- damental shift away from the facile the community they live in. For Gil- to being a part of the community, not tiny group would allow them as much ber means that even if the majority of equation of capital and political speech, bert, Lewiston is where he was born just the college. As occupants of Lewis- influence on our political parties and the population supports a candidate, it more public election financing experi- and raised. For Mohamud, the 12 years ton for nine months out of the year, we candidates as money can buy. Paul Blu- is very easy to lose the election if that ments like the ones already success- she has spent in Lewiston as a Somali have a right to vote for the future of the menthal of the Huffington Post has not- majority is not motivated to vote. Pub- ful in Maine and New York City, and woman have made her happy to call this community, our community. Changing ed that removing donation limits would licity is essential to an election. disclosure requirements for campaign town home. To both of them, politics the future of our community starts with allow these funders to give up to $5 Voter turnout and voter responsi- proxies such as PACs and 527s financ- is never something they intended on putting responsible people in positions million to every single piece of a party’s bility go hand in hand. We are responsi- ing millions of dollars of anonymous being involved in. Mohamud’s life as of power. campaign apparatus each election cycle. ble for the political changes that happen attack ads. Keeping an eye on the Mc- a mother putting her children through November fifth: put it on your cal- That’s $5 million to each candidate for within our community, whether it feels Cutcheon arguments and supporting the Lewiston public school system was endar. Let’s use the rights we are given. the House and Senate, to the national like it or not. On the Bates campus, it the few politicians able to speak out on what led her to being a current School Let’s vote for the community that we party committee, and to all fifty state is not uncommon to hear griping about the issue (including Mike Michaud and Board member. For Gilbert, his lifetime want to live in. committees. Oh, and if they find some community aspects that we feel should John Sarbanes) would be steps in a more career in many public service positions change in the couch, up to $5 million to be changed. But how often do we take equitable direction. combined with his love for his home- every partisan Super PAC. the initiative to change them ourselves? Citizens United has already allowed The Bates Student September 25 , 2013 Forum 4 Forum >> Letter from the Mayor of Lewiston Digitz World Records ROBERT E. MACDONALD

The length of the longest beard, 17.5 FT grown by Norwegian Hans Langseth.

Highest temperature (F) ever recorded, 136.4 • in Africa.

Lowest temperature (F) ever recorded, -126.9 • in Antarctica.

69 YRS The longest lasting bout of hiccups.

Length of the longest animal that 100 FT. ever lived, the blue whale.

Number of people in the longest 119,986 ever conga line.

Duration of the longest movie, 85 HRS titled”The Cure for Insomnia.”

4 IN. Length of the smallest dog, a Yorkie.

15 LBS Weight of the largest baby born so far.

Source: http://www.funology.com/facts-about-world- records/

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DANA SCHOLARS IN THE CLASS OF 2016! “The Charles A. Dana award is the highest honor bestowed upon first- year students at Bates. Dana Scholars are selected from among stu- dents in the first-year class on the basis of leadership potential, aca- demic excellence and promise, and service to the College community. Each year up to twenty students are distinguished with this honor, based upon nominations rom the faculty as well as student leaders.”

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Chen Yuying Philip Dube Emma Davies Matthew Gee Julia Dunn Samuel Glasgow Stephanie Jones Detmer Kremer Cira Mollings Puentes Hoang Nguyen Rachel Neckes Jia-Ajn Pan Carly Peruccio William Reber Jessica Plotnikov Theodore Rube Larissa Sambel Maxwell Silverman Erica Veazy Colby Spehler The Bates Student September 25, 2013 News 5 Bobcat Intern: Maddy Youniss ‘15 HALEY KEEGAN TBS: What was the company like? STAFF WRITER AND BLOG EDITOR MY: Well, the company is still really small, which was cool to see. It was a Each week The Student will profile fun place to work because everyone was a student who completed a summer in- very open and chatty. And people gave ternship. This week’s student is Maddy me really good advice on getting a job Youniss, a Biology major who spent the and the industry and things like that. summer interning at OvaScience in There’s also really cool science behind Cambridge, Massachusetts. their product and that was awesome to TBS: What was your internship fo- learn about. cused on? TBS: What was your favorite part Maddy Youniss: OvaScience is a of your internship? bio-tech start-up company and I was MY: I guess my favorite part of the interning in their Marketing and Social internship was getting to meet people Media divisions. The company’s goal is who had really interesting backgrounds to improve fertility, but they’re still in and seeing their commitment to this the research phases. small company. And the CEO is a really TBS: What was your schedule like? young woman who has already started MY: I got there every day around five companies. So for me it was really, 8:30 AM and reported to my boss, and really cool to get to know her and see a he would give me a list of things to do young woman in the science field who’s that day or week or whatever. Then already doing such good things. every Friday we would have a meeting TBS: Do you think this is some- and I would show him everything I had thing you’d want to do as your profes- been working on. sion? TBS What sort of things did you MY: No, but it did give me good work on? insight. I don’t want to be doing me- MY: Mainly what I did was re- dia research, but I am really interested search for their social media. I did a lot in the scientific research part of things. of looking at their Twitter followers, Also it was good to make a connection researching who they needed to be fol- like this and I’m going to keep in touch lowing, and looking at what companies with them. Saudi Arabian activist Manal al-Sharif addresses her Bates audience. ALYSSA CONNORS/ THE HARWARD CENTER similar to them were doing on Twitter. I TBS: Would you want to work for also researched about what patients they OvaScience in their scientific research should be targeting. division? Leah Schulz ‘14 also traveled to story, but also to encourage others to TBS: And what about the Market- MY: Maybe, but I also want to get ACTIVIST Saudi Arabia with the Short Term course learn about the changes occurring in ing side of things? experience with different types of phar- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 two springs ago. Schulz was equally im- the Middle East and to stand up for in- MY: For Marketing I went along maceutical companies. I’d like to also Those who attended al-Sharif’s lec- pressed by al-Sharif’s visit and believes equalities in their own lives. to meetings and stuff like that, but that try out working at a big company and ture seemed to respond well to her expe- she represents the many “bright and “All around the world, there is part of the internship was mainly shad- see from there what I really want to do. riences and her message. ambitious women in Saudi Arabia.” struggle,” maintained al-Sharif. “We owing. TBS: How would you summarize “She’s fearless,” says Eliza Kaplan It is difficult to even fathom what live life, we never ask questions, we take TBS: Did you enjoy the intern ex- your experience at OvaScience? ‘15 in response to the lecture and the life would be like in a country where our rights for granted.” perience? MY: I’m really glad that I did this question and answer session that took the entitlements for women are deter- Today, women in Saudi Arabia are MY: It was definitely cool being a internship and it was definitely a really place the following evening. Kaplan is mined by traditional customs and thus regarded as minors as part of a guard- “real person” and it was interesting to good experience. I enjoyed it, and even one of sixteen students who traveled restrict many of the things often taken ianship system, which prohibits women see what a 9-5 lifestyle is like. I mean if it’s not what I want to do at least I’ve to Saudi Arabia with Bates Anthology for granted in other parts of the world. from driving under the rule of the re- it wasn’t fun, I was tired literally all the ruled something out, and that’s just as professor Danforth during Short Term What is even more unfathomable, how- ligious police. Despite these alarming time from the commute, but it was defi- important. in 2012. ever, is an individual’s ability to find the restrictions, al-Sharif told her listeners nitely worth it. “It’s exciting to have Bates kids ex- courage to speak up and act out against with conviction, “I am not oppressed. A posed to Saudi and Middle East issues,” such restrictions. woman is not oppressed unless she stays continues Kaplan, because otherwise Manal al-Sharif is one of these cou- silent.” “Bates students can feel disconnected to rageous individuals. Her visit to Bates Middle Eastern and foreign affairs.” served not only to share her personal

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Please note the walk-ins take place only while classses are Maddy Youniss ‘15. HALEY KEEGAN/ THE BATES STUDENT in session. projects will be on display. The club NEW CLUBS meets on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Last year, Allen Sumrall ’16 noticed that politics-related events were often 53 Campus Avenue - 207-786-6232 can, because we have so many people absent at Bates, and when they were interested in volunteering.” held they tended to be quite partisan. [email protected] - www.bates.edu/career This year, the club has several ex- To fill this void, Sumrall decided to pro- citing new volunteer opportunities, in- pose the Law and Politics Club (LPC) jobcat.bates.edu cluding a weight management program to provide a way for students to suggest and assisting people in applying for “more academic, less partisan events” Maine care. Anyone who wishes to get with a focus on political study instead involved should look out for emails and of political action. eryone. attend a meeting. Sumrall hopes that the LPC will Batesies with artistic interests can “provide a forum for students who turn to the new Bates Art Society, a are interested in law, politics, political group with a goal to “showcase inter- theory, international relations, and/or esting, innovative, and creative work at current events to teach each other what Bates” as club president Julian Bardin they know and to explore each others’ ‘16 describes it. The group’s original interests.” focus was to produce and feature films, Since Bates has no Politics minor, but, after many conversations with in- the LPC is a great opportunity for non- terested students, Julian realized that a politics majors to explore politics and broader concept was more appropriate, law. The group will read and discuss “where…members could create or sub- relevant articles in addition to hosting mit their works to the club, whether it occasional public events, and eventu- be film, music, art…anything really.” ally they hope to bring guest speakers to The BAS will showcase its mem- campus. Sumrall encourages intrigued bers’ art through the group’s blog, and Batesies to email him or secretary Liz Julian hopes that members will be able Dolgicer to get on the email list. to provide each other with support and Clearly, the Bates community has feedback throughout the creative pro- more options than ever when it comes cess. The Art Society is also planning a to student activities, and with the ad- festival to take place during Short Term, dition of these four very different new during which movies, music, and other groups, there truly is something for ev- The Bates Student September 25, 2013 News & Feature 6 PETTIGREW MDMA drug causes college student CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tions, and first and second floor class- rooms will be back in use. Work on Pettigrew began in June deaths in New Hampshire, elsewhere under Herbert Construction of Lewis- ton, and this process has been a long and strained upheaval for those who had to also cause severe health consequences difficulties—can last for several days period. High levels of the drug can in- PROVIDED BY THE HEALTH CENTER relocate in February. Luckily, Ginevan- ranging from allergic responses, deadly to a week (or longer in people who use crease the risk of seizures and affect the -and presumably other members of the temperature regulation issues (hyper- MDMA regularly). For people with heart’s ability to maintain its normal community and committee--see this as thermia), panic attacks, and exaggerated preexisting mental health conditions, rhythms. MDMA causes the brain to The Health Center requested that The a valuable investment in both time and psychological symptoms. these side effects can be more severe. release a surge of Serotonin leaving it Bates Student provide the facts on Molly, finances. What are the Effects of Molly? What are the Risks of using Mol- depleted of this important chemical. an illegal drug, for the student body based For students who have been vaguely For most people, a “hit” of MDMA ly? According to the National Institute of on recent deaths caused by the drug at on the lookout for a Mac lab or a place lasts for three to six hours. Once the Many of the powders sold as Molly Drug Abuse, side effects can include other U.S. colleges. to borrow a computer, microphone, pill is swallowed, it takes only about fif- contain no MDMA whatsoever; others confusion, depression, sleep problems, or video camera, these resources have teen minutes for MDMA to enter the are synthetic concoctions designed to drug craving and anxiety lasting for Molly: The Facts been and will continue to be available bloodstream and reach the brain. About mimic the drug’s effects. Despite prom- days or even weeks. “Suicide Tuesday” elsewhere for a few more months. The Unfortunately, the start to the 2013- forty-five minutes later, the person ex- ises of greater purity and potency, Molly is the nickname given to the trend for loaner pool is currently in the basement 14 school year began with the news that periences MDMA’s “high.” That’s when is now thought to be as contaminated people who use all weekend commit- of Pettengill, and the editing suites are there were at least three college student the drug is at its peak level. as Ecstasy once was. In some cases, the ting suicide when they fully come down in Roger Williams 104. deaths associated with the use of the ille- People who use MDMA might feel substance believed to be Molly was ac- from the high on Tuesday. Although many of us still cringe gal drug known as MDMA, or “Molly.” very alert, or “hyper,” at first. Some lose tually bath salts. Because bath salts can If you would like more information when we remember the vandalism that Two of the deaths occurred to students a sense of time and experience other be considered a substitute for Ecstasy, or to talk with someone about Molly or occurred last winter, the results of the from New Hampshire colleges. There is, changes in perception, such as an en- users who think they are taking Ecstasy any other issue you may visit the Bates hard work of Bates staff and faculty to an extent, a false belief Molly causes a hanced sense of touch. Others experi- sometimes unknowingly ingest bath Health Center and sign in for a free, seem to leave us in a sort of Boy Scout’s “harmless” high. ence negative effects right away; they salts. These are an emerging family of confidential visit. outcome. Not only are workers cleaning What Is Molly? may become anxious and agitated. drugs containing one or more synthetic For more information about the up after a mess, they’re leaving it much “Ecstasy” and “Molly” are slang Sweating or chills may occur, and peo- chemicals related to cathinone, an am- harmful effects of bath salts, visit: http:// nicer looking than it was before. terms for MDMA, short for 3,4 methy- ple may feel faint or dizzy. phetamine-like stimulant found natu- www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drug- Keep your eyes out for more in- lenedioxymethamphetamine. It has MDMA can also cause muscle ten- rally in the Khat plant. facts/synthetic-cathinones-bath-salts. formation about when you can settle effects similar to those of other stimu- sion, nausea, blurred vision, and in- People using MDMA can become Some of the material in this article back down into room 200, and be sure lants. “Molly” was a term originally creased heart rate and blood pressure. dehydrated through vigorous activity is used with permission from the Alco- to thank the staff working in Pettigrew used to denote pure MDMA, usually Forceful clenching of the teeth can oc- in a hot environment causing danger- hol and Health Education Dept., Tufts for their hard work. Additionally, as stu- powdered and in a capsule. This is no dents, we should continue to remember cur, and individuals at clubs have been ous overheating (hyperthermia). This University. longer the case. that the spaces on campus we take for known to chew on pacifiers to relieve can lead to a life-threatening high Molly is often a «mystery powder» granted are being actively maintained some of the tension. Even if a person temperature and serious kidney prob- consumed with the intent to roll. Pow- by real people who probably don’t want takes only one pill, the side effects of lems. MDMA can be extremely dan- dered materials can contain any number to sweep up shattered mugs every Mon- MDMA—including feelings of sad- gerous in high doses or when multiple of substances, some which even mimic day, let alone stumble upon a flooded ness, anxiety, depression, and memory small does are taken within a short time similar effects of MDMA. They can bathroom post-snowstorm. Parents and Family Weekend schedule of events

FRIDAY 2:40 - 3:50 pm: Lecture: “Mars: (a little bit of) What we know and how we have learned it.” - Carnegie Science Hall 204 Dr. Gene Clough will deliver a non-technical presentation of the evolution of our knowledge of Mars. *Refreshments provided* 3 pm: French and Francophone Studies short term in Rwanda: The value of learning with community partners - Pettengill Hall G21 Professor Alex Dauge-Roth and his students show their short films filmed during the trip and discuss their experiences. 4:15 - 5:30 pm: Student research poster session - Perry Atrium, Pettingill Hall At this informal, arena-style poster session, students share results of their summer research with Bates faculty and other research institutions. 7:30 pm: T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets - Olin Concert Hall Recited from memory by John Farrell of Figures of Speech Theater with The DaPonte String Quartet. Free reservations at batestickets.com. 8 :30pm: A Cappella concert - Clifton Daggett Gray Athletic Building Performances by the Crosstones, Deansmen, Gospelaires, Manic Optimists, Merimanders and Take Note. Doors open at 7:30 pm.

SATURDAY 8:30 - 9:30 am: A conversation with President Spencer and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Matt Auer Olin Concert Hall (overflow seating with live feed in rooms 104 and 105, Olin Concert Hall).

9:45 - 11:15 am: Annual faculty symposium: Transformative teaching and scholarship - Keck Classroom, Pettengill Hall G52 Intercultural Biomedical Ethics - David Cummiskey, Professor of Philosophy Not Just the Facts (Ma’am): Teaching and learning in the challenging landscape of science - Holly Ewing, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies History Begins at Home - Joseph Hall, Associate Professor of History 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Introduction to study abroad - Keck Classroom, Pettengill Hall G52 Information session with Associate Dean of Students and Director of Off-Campus Study Programs, Stephen Sawyer.

11:30 am - 1 pm: Bates Career Development Center information session and open house Information session in Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall followed by an open house across the street at 53 Campus Avenue.

Noon - 1 pm: Dance concert - Schaeffer Theatre, Pettigre Hall Works by students in a variety of styles as well as faculty coreographed pieces.

1 - 2 pm: Public debate - Concert Hall, Olin Arts Center The award-winning Brooks Quimby Debate Council debates the motion: This house would boycott the Sochi Winter Olympics.

1:30 - 4 pm: Parents Paddle with the Bates Outing Club - Depart from the parking lot behing Merrill Gymnasium All levels of experience are invited for a relaxed paddle along the Androscoggin, space is limited.

3 pm: Strange Bedfellows performance - Schaeffer Theatre, Pettigrew Hall Improv fun for the whole family!

7:30 - 8:30 pm: Lecture: A Quick illustrated history of Bates with Curt Lyford ’04- Carnegie Science Hall room 204 Explore the rich, pioneering and, at times, humorous history of the college.

SUNDAY Noon - 1 pm: Dance concert - Schaeffer Theatre, Pettigrew Hall Works by students in a variety of styles as well as faculty coreographed pieces. Arts & Leisure The Bates Student September 25, 2013 7 Wallingford’s encapsulates autumn in Maine

MICHELLE PHAM/THE BATES STUDENT

Wallingford’s Orchard is located on fruit. Be sure to go with at least one tall goodness in a spoonful of sugar, apple of white sugar. Due to popular demand, MICHELLE PHAM Perkins Ridge Road in Auburn, Maine. friend, because some of the best picks dumplings are your Godsend. These Wallingford’s has expanded their offer- MANAGING ARTS AND LEISURE EDITOR A five mile drive from Bates, this fruit are situated on high branches. Mid-Oc- dumplings are pastries with a sweet ings to include chocolate and pumpkin house has been frequented by thousands tober, the Red Delicious, Empire and apple filling made fresh daily in the spice doughnuts. On the last day of summer, I went of Mainers since the time of its opening. Golden Delicious apple varieties will bakery. Baked slowly in apple juices and apple-picking at the Wallingford Or- The family-owned farm has been grow- be available. If you end up with more wrapped in a hand-rolled crust, visitors chard. The curtains were closing on Goats ing apples for over eight generations in apples than you can eat, consider mak- can enjoy their pastry with homemade For 25 cents, you can get a handful the warm months of endless sunbeams the foothills of Maine. The McIntosh ing a warm apple crisp or a wholesome vanilla sauce, caramel sauce, or vanilla of pellets to lure the half-dozen goats to as rows of apple trees were marked by variety is what the orchards are best apple pie. This is a fantastic event idea ice cream on top of their dumplings. the edges of their pen. These adorable the lovely onset of autumn. Branches of known for along the east coast. to undertake with a group of friends. goats are eager for small treats and are green leaves were juxtaposed by vibrant This autumn, take an afternoon off Just beware of the falling apples that will incredibly fun to pet. They can be often red foliage scattered along the beds of Apple Doughnuts and head to Wallingford’s with some definitely give you a heads-on lesson on Deep-fried confectionaries are some observed theatrically scratching their fallen apples, bruised and ripened red. good friends to enjoy some seasonal gravity. of America’s favorite desserts. If you necks against tall brown sticks dug into The air was crisp and golden, sun- fun. Here are some of our favorite picks: want a box of the renowned apple cider the ground. These friendly creatures are dried leaves fell from the trees. Teeter- doughnuts, be prepared to wait twenty extremely loveable and will easily take ing on the cusp of summer and autumn, Apple Dumplings One of Wallingford’s specialty treats minutes on a Saturday afternoon. These you back to the days when you visited there was the taste of summer left on U-Pick Apples It is currently McIntosh, Cortland are their scrumptious apple dumplings. crowd favorites have been produced the petting zoo as a child. my skin as rays of sunlight danced on and Gala apple-picking season. Wall- At first, one can’t help but wonder what with the same technique for decades. the nape of my neck, only to be ushered ingford’s is home to sprawling rows of an apple dumpling entails and con- Not only are they simply delicious, but away by hints of a cool fall breeze. apple trees with branches heavy with sists of. If you are looking for heavenly their soft filling is enhanced by a coat The Rat Bastard sets sail Two Years in Twenty Minutes: MARY ANNE BODNAR Olin’s dramatic transformation ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR of Disneyland in 1954-55,” Clough ALEX DAUGHERTY said. “Those films stuck in my mind as Bates sophomores Rush Milam EDITOR IN CHIEF of Nashville, TN, and Sam Glasgow something worth doing if the opportu- of Dedham, MA, were the most pro- nity ever came up- and that happened When Gene Clough set out to re- about 30 years later.” ductive students in the first week of cord the construction of the Olin Arts school. Afraid of growing bored in their Clough estimates he has shown Center in 1984, he didn’t intend on the film dozens of times, althoughTwo sophomore year, these two gentlemen creating a stunning representation of combined their curiosity and creativ- Years in Twenty Minutes has been shown Maine weather. infrequently over the past few years. ity to make their own boat. They have However, after more than 48,000 astounded fellow students and admin- Clough also produced a multi- photographs, Clough’s completed pho- image slide presentation of the devel- istrators alike with their expediency and Two Years in Twenty to and film project, opment of the arts at Bates and the maturity in this endeavor. Customized Minutes, did much more than capture a for their needs and desires, the affec- construction of Olin for the dedication new building being raised on campus. ceremony in 1986. tionately named ‘Rat Bastard’ is only at “I don’t think I realized that watch- the beginning of its Maritime career. I “The slide show was a very differ- ing the seasonal changes was going to ent kind of thing,” Clough said. “It was was lucky enough to sit down with these be as much fun as it was,” Clough said. two engineers by the Puddle this week nine slide projectors fading from one “The project essentially became two image to another dissolving between to years in the life of a lake.” MARY ANNE BODNAR/THE BATES STUDENT images.” find out more about their most re- The Bates College Photography cent project. The film uses 24 frames, or photo- but you’re also dry because the sides are term. Club sponsored a viewing of Clough’s graphs, per second to give the viewer a The Bates Student: Have you guys film last Thursday. Originally, the film ever built anything like this before? high. If you’re lower in the water, you’re SG: We measured before we built it unique sense of time. Shadows dance going to be much more stable, but then to make sure that it would fit through was produced and shown at the Olin across the screen in a flash as the days Sam Glasgow: I have, actually. I Arts Center Inaugural Year Event on took an engineering class senior year in water can come in over the sides. You the door of Rush’s dorm. So it just fits. th whisk by in front of the viewer. have to find that sweet spot and we, eh, BS: Impressive! How long did it October 26 , 1986. Two Years in Twenty Minutes cap- high school where I built another boat Two Years in Twenty Minutes is a 33 out of PBC pipe and duct tape. So when err too much on the side of high on the take you? tures a living Lake Andrews through the water, but we’re not very stable. SG: We took two afternoons con- minute film that uses the thousands of entire film. The lake freezes and thaws Rush came to me with the idea, I said photographs that Clough’s camera took “Been there, done that!” BS: Where are you storing it? structing it. Rush said on Friday night multiple times, and the movement of RM: 4th Floor Adams. “Let’s build a boat,” I said during the construction of Olin Arts ice melt on the lake creates a shaking ef- BS: So Rush, if it was your idea, Center from 1984-86. Clough placed where did it come from? BS: Does it take up your whole “Great!” We met Saturday morn- fect for the viewer which adds to the ar- room? How big is it? ing, went out and bought the materials, a camera and a timer in a third floor tistic experience of the film. Trees blos- RM: Well I was trying to find a way window pane of Lane Hall. A specially to escape boredom on the weekdays RM: The bottom is around seven and then Sunday afternoon we put it som and change color throughout and feet long by about a little less than two together. designed window opened every six min- Batesies are seen clearing the lake for ice when I didn’t have much homework utes and allowed the camera to take an and when there were no poker games feet wide. However, there’s a bevel on RM: We put on the finishing skating on multiple occasions. There is the side, so the bottom is a little narrow- touches on Thursday, and we set it sail unobstructed photo of Olin’s construc- even a split second where a mass of peo- going on or things like that. It occurred tion. to me that I should build something. er. Also the front goes outwards. I forget on Friday the Thirteenth! ple converge on the lake for the annual who described it as a landing craft, but BS: Good date! “The 16mm time-lapse film, if one Puddle Jump. I thought first, “Do I build something wants to dig back far enough, was in- small, like electronics?” You know, with that would probably be the most apt I figured that people give up on Friday the Thirteenth, so it’s probably a spired by the similar films shot by Walt See OLIN, PAGE 8 one of those build­-your­-own­-radio kits? Disney Productions of the construction And then I looked out on the puddle very sad day just looking for someone to after a walk with one of my friends from have faith in it. So you know, because Chinese class and I realized, I should we decided to take advantage of that, we just build a boat! And it would be fun probably had some luck for it. to sail around the Puddle. Next I talked BS: Can you guys say a little about to a few people and Sam was very en- the name for your boat? thusiastic, so we codesigned­ it. He had RM: Right now the tentative title is the original template for the frame, and the “Rat Bastard”, but in order to be PR then we customized it to make it more we might change the name a bit. of a canoe style. SG: The backstory is that Rush is BS: So if it’s like a canoe, does it from Tennessee, and when something sit lower in the water? goes wrong down South, they say “Rat RM: We’re trying to make it that Bastard!” So, because our boat is put way, but right now its main problem is together with duct tape and PBC pipe, that it floats too much. We thought it it seemed appropriate to name it a Rat would sink a little more, but... Bastard because inevitably something SG: There’s a trade off when you’re will go wrong. building a boat between being too low BS: Have you guys given rides to in the water and too high in the water. any Bates students? And the tradeoff is that if you’re too See RAT BASTARD, PAGE 8 Clough’s special window opened every six minutes to give the camera a clear high in the water, then you’re unstable, view of Olin. ALEX DAUGHERTY/THE BATES STUDENT The Bates Student September 25, 2013 8 Arts & Leisure

Arts & Leisure >> Consult the Cat

The Bates Student’s own version of the classic college advice column with Bob the Bobcat

Dear Bob, If you’re looking for something in- beverage! Forage Market has yummy But it meant that I didn’t have time to when you don’t have practice. And you tellectual, you can take your parents to bagel sandwiches, beautiful latte art, also be a part of an A Cappella group, still have the opportunity to sing in the I can’t believe that Parents Weekend lectures and symposiums by professors and a fabulous atmosphere. Nezinscot which was such an incredibly important concert in mid November! is next weekend! It snuck up on me so or a public debate. For artsy activities, Farm in Turner, Maine is about 20 min- part of my life in high school. I love fast! This is the first one they have been try visiting the museum in Olin, the utes away but totally worth the drive. crew but also really want to be able to -Voice Lessons: Bates offers voice able to attend so I really want to make A Cappella concert, Strange Bedfel- Everything is grown right there on the sing! What can I do around campus that lessons for any student interested in im- it special and show them how fantastic lows improvisation performance, or the farm and has delicious breakfast foods! allows me to do so? proving their singing! The teachers are Bates is! What are some fun activities on Dance Concert in Schaeffer. There are You can also buy locally grow vegetables great and you even get credit for tak- campus and places near by that I can also endless amounts of sports games and freshly made cheese and fresh baked Sincerely, ing lessons! And you still get the ability take my parents to? going on such as the Football game bread. Sing-My-Heart-Out to sing in front of others for your final against Tufts on Garcelon! I highly suggest trying out some lo- exam recital! Thanks so much! For off campus activities, the Bates cal places along with going to some ac- Dear Sing-My-Heart-Out, Outing Club is doing a Family Paddle tivities on campus to get a nice balance There are also many other oppor- Sincerely, down the Androscoggin in Auburn, of the Bates/Maine scene. It’s definitely difficult to do both tunities for much more relaxed singing Pressure-by-Parenthood which is always a beautiful and fun Happy Parents Weekend! If you’re a sport and an A Cappella group since such as the Jazz Band and the Free Will event! Or take your parents to Thorn- lucky, you might even see me at the they are such a time commitment. But Folk Society. And if you ask around, Dear Pressure-by-Parenthood, crag Bird Sanctuary for a nice scenic Football game in all my Bobcat glory. there are some great and chill vocal ac- you probably will hear of even more vo- walk just a mile from campus! tivities to do around campus: cal opportunities such as being a singer Don’t fret! Parents Weekend is the Unfortunately, many of the restau- Love, for a student band from the Bates Music perfect time to show your parents the rants in the Lewiston/Auburn area have -College Choir: I have heard only Union. beauty and awesomeness of Bates and been booked for this weekend for over Bob fantastic things about choir and its di- the state of Maine. Let’s start with cam- a year (CRAZY!) but you can always go rector John Corrie. It usually meets on ‘Take Note’ of these great vocal op- pus events shall we? to Portland or Freeport for food – or Dear Bob, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays portunities! First, you can go on the Bates web- good ole’ Commons. However, Moth- from 4:00-5:30. But there is a Thespian, site and they will have the whole Parents er India has delicious Indian food and My two passions have always been Debaters, and Athletes rehearsal Mon- Love, Weekend schedule in full detail! There wasn’t crowded last year – you definitely singing and rowing. Coming to Bates I days from 8:00-9:00. You can go to the Bob are tons of events happening. want to try the mango lassi for a tasty was so enthused to join the crew team! night rehearsal and the afternoon ones

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derment, thinking like, “Should we do ones). Lake Andrews. Unfortunately, the film RAT BASTARD something about that? Is it legal? Should SG: Yes, we’re now in the process OLIN didn’t produce any leads. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 I give him a high­five? Should I send se- of figuring out how to marketize the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Another unusual occurrence during RM: Right now we can only fit one curity?” I guess it’s kind of a stooper. boat. Anything from advertising on the “Watching the sky change every filming was when a window cleaner had person in because we need more ply- BS: Do you have any plans for fu- sides to couples’ romantic gondola rides day, the trees change through the sea- his face captured right in front of the wood at the bottom. ture projects? with Rush pulling the boat as he swims sons, the snow melting off the roof, and camera while scaling the walls of Lane SG: So far we’ve taken Teddy Rube, RM: Not at the moment, but there’s through the Puddle. the great commentary Clough provided Hall. Will Reber, Montana HIrsch, and Carly always time to come up with new ideas. What an image...We wish these en- were my favorite parts of the film,” re- “Watching a project on film com- Peruccio. Also, a whole gaggle of specta- Also, boating season is drawing nigh to gineers the very best in their future en- marked senior and Photo Club Presi- pared to a digital project is like listen- tors have come out to watch our various a close, and some people said that we deavors and we hope that the dent Logan Greenblatt. ing to a record compared to an MP3,” launches. Including, Dean Stiedel? should start a boat building club but I Rat Bastard gets in a few more suc- Greenblatt first came up with the Greenblatt said. “As we watch the time RM: I heard he was in Pgill and just don’t know how that would work. It cessful voyages before winter swallows idea of screening Clough’s film for a lapse there are scratches, dust marks, he was apparently just looking out the would be nice, but boats are kind of ex- Bates. new audience during his sophomore and other imperfections that just add to window with a look of awe and bewil- pensive to make in bulk (even the small year. “I find original work like this to be the project in several dimensions.” beautiful, and also to be a Batesie and Two Years in Twenty Minutes of- have the opportunity to watch the work fers a unique vantage point at a snap- print of the building of Olin shot in the shot of Bates history. The seasons, days, Transforming Genre: and weather blend together in an ut- 80’s is something we don’t get to see ev- ery day, so I had to bring it to the club terly pleasurable manner for the average and propose we show it.” viewer, especially one that has a con- Japanese Printmaking Exhibition The film in its current state is a bit nection to Bates and to the Olin Arts longer than the film when it premiered Center. Kimura claims that his creative purpose it’s more unusual pieces, Smit observes to the public in 1986. Clough added “The shadows of the trees mov- LILY CHRISTINE in these pieces is to present the collabo- that, “at first glance you wouldn’t think ing across the lake, the clouds moving STAFF WRITER the dedication ceremony and filmed rating opposites of concealment and it was printmaking.....it is outside of the until the following winter. across the sky, the snow blowers and revelation. box for printmaking.” skaters on the lake, the fog lifting in the Redefining the Multiple: 13 Japanese The 16mm prints give the film a The overall effect of looking at the Silence on the Move: Reflection morning- all these things are spectacular Printmakers, is the current art exhibi- nostalgic quality that adds to the artis- works on display is like gazing into a (2010) is perhaps the exhibit’s most and make this film much more than a tion at the Bates College Museum of tic value of such a meticulously thought deep pool of water and ice. Strokes and mysterious and visually fascinating building project,” Clough said. “I don’t Art. The exhibit features a wide range out project. lines create a powerful sense of unified piece. The print is displayed on the think that when I started I realized how of styles, some inspired by traditional In the middle of filming, former motion, yet the layers themselves re- floor, and as you look down, the cop- much fun it would be to watch all that.” Japanese printmaking, and others map- Dean of Students James Carignan was main delicate. The uniform organiza- pery colors scintillate and form strange ping new ground in the artistic genre. shot in the back through a screen door tion of each artwork into regular shapes mirages. If you kneel down and look The Bates Studentwould like to If you happen to pull open the mu- in his house near campus in the fall of is contrasted by the divergences of di- closely, each panel is composed of per- thank Clough for his generous demon- seum’s glass doors on a sunny 1985. Clough was then asked to make fectly spaced, microscopic, stration of the equipment used for the afternoon and look to your a copy of the film covering that day colored towers. These towers film and a separate screening ofTwo right, you would see a dis- for the Lewiston Police Department in are made from a screen print- Years in Twenty Minutes for the purposes play by the artist Junji Ama- case the assailant threw the weapon into ing process in which dots of of this article. no. The themes in Amano’s different colored inks are work explore the freedom applied hundreds of times. of expression available to An intriguing fluctuation of Language Arts Live: Maine’s Jaed the minimalist style. “Voice identity and definition, this of Wind” is a series of color piece by artist Kouseki Ono panels of surprising textural appears to be a two dimen- variety. Evenly spaced, small sional reptile skin, but is in Coffin Delivers his First Book grey rectangles placed within fact a three dimensional ma- the panels add a sense of syn- trix on a micro-scale. copation and rhythm. Downstairs, the exhibit On the parallel wall, takes another three dimen- Naruki Oshima opens the sional twist with artworks room to a study of the idio- from syncrasies of perception. Os- Nobuaki Onishi. A hima’s work invests special clear-tipped colored pencil, meaning into the ambiguous a light bulb seemingly full of places between immediate water, and a glassy leaf are al- impressions and recognition. most magical. They embody The photo prints capture an MARY ANNE BODNAR/THE BATES STUDENT an extraordinary duality of overlay of reflections in glass both the presence and ab- windows: images that hover rection and depth. Each layer echoes a sence of solid materiality. and blend together in translucent ar- focal presence. Shoji Miyamoto’s woodcut prints rangements. The pictures feature mod- The most visually striking artwork draw their inspiration from tradition- ern, urban spaces, foliage and a cool when first entering the museum belongs al Japanese printmaking techniques. green to blue-grey color chroma. Nature to the vision of Koichi Kiyono, whose Among his subjects, there is a geometric and human design collide in these im- 3D printmaking immediately draws slice of watermelon and a tin of caviar ages. It is a delight for the eyes to take a the eye. Kiyono’s stated intent for his spilling over into the open air. Once respite from its instinctive desire to sort work is a representation of the physi- again, there is an element of translu- and parse the reflected images. Oshima’s KELSEY SCHOBER/THE BATES STUDENT cal and the spiritual. For Kiyono, life cency that exposes the balance between prints allow their audience an insight- is an interconnected experience of all color and shape, focus and fluidity; and ful glimpse at the full complexity and book is now used in various curriculums living things. Circular vortexes of color each piece challenges the interplay of beauty of multidimensional spaces. MICHELLE PHAM across the east coast including Middle- on both horizontal and vertical planes material substantiality and viewer atten- MANAGING ARTS & LEISURE EDITOR “This leads to a photograph where bury and Brown University. Coffin bears convey a spiritual energy from the earth, tion. the image is unstable and you cannot fix the honor of a resident fellow at the Is- desert, forest, and water colors. The “Redefining the Multiple” truly is The Language Arts Live series start- your viewpoint. I think it is where a dif- land Institute in Sitka, Alaska and holds sculptural egg shapes speak of the origin an exhibition that challenges a typical ed with a reading on Thursday, Sept. ferent condition from our daily world a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from of all life and the birth of metaphysical understanding of printmaking in a con- 19, in the Muskie Archives. Jaed Offin, emerges,” reads a quote from Oshima in Middlebury College. He is also now a inspiration. ceptually sophisticated way. By defying a Brunsiwck author delivered excerpts the descriptive plaque. member of the faculty at the University Maddie Smit is a senior art history traditional categorization, these works from his first book, “A Chant to Soothe Transparency is another sister of Southern Maine. The Language Arts major who has worked at the museum of Japanese printmaking unveil the Wild Elephants,” which follows his theme explored by Hideki Kimura. His Live readings will continue with poet for two years. transformative power of ideas upon the experience as a Buddhist monk in his artworks feature compositions of trans- Peter Gizzi on Monday, Oct. 14. With regards to some of the exhib- material and vice versa. mother’s home village in Thailand. The parent layers in blue and grey-scale. The Bates Student September 25, 2013 Arts & Leisure 9 Fashions that are heating up as the weather is cooling down

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many of these jackets hidden amongst Biker/ Moto Jacket Oversized and aesthetically utilitar- still omits a sophisticated vibe, despite ERIKA SCHMIDT the over-sized sweaters and muumuus “It’s something that I already ian, these recreations of the former avia- the fact that it may feel like you are still STAFF WRITER in Goodwill, or even in your mom’s have in my closet, but just never wear tion and military staples are quite the in bed curled beneath your comforter. closet. These throwbacks air on the enough,” says junior Ashleen O’Brien hot commodity nowadays. For those Similar in shape to the biker jacket, it While the leaves have only just be- more tomboy-ish side, but when worn “Leather kind of sends the message that more fashionably inclined, they are the also requires a little effort. However, in a gun to change colors and the cool au- right, can be every bit as warm and as you’re tough, but because I’m not, I’ll perfect transition-period jacket. Easy to hurry, if you pair it with jeans and keep tumnal breeze has just begun to blow, chic as you need them to be. try wearing it with floral things to soft- style and wear, you can find them sold it zipped, it can become an easy lazy it is safe to say that fall is here to stay. en it up.” anywhere in a wide array of patterns day essential. If you do opt for a jacket Although I say this with hesitation, for Jean Jacket It is true. While many of us own and fabrics. However stylish they may like this, I recommend sizing up so that I love everything about fall, more than Perhaps the most versatile of the leather or faux alternatives, we do not be, because they are typically quite thin come November or December, it will sweaters or apple cider, I have quite the bunch, the jean jacket is a perfect ward- wear them nearly enough. Unlike jean in construction, if you’re only in the accommodate all your layering needs. weakness for jackets. My friends and robe staple. jackets, biker jackets typically take a market for one jacket this year, it would previous roommates can attest to the “I love the classic jean jacket,” says little more effort to style. Having said not be my first recommendation. fact that while I have an over abundance junior Kara McGowan “It’s just so time- this however, if you’re in a hurry, pair- While you may not agree with these of clothes in general, I have way more less and it’s easy to wear with anything.” ing it with darker, neutral colors creates Shearling- Trimmed trend picks, or like one but hate the oth- jackets than a normal student needs, es- By layering it over sweaters or pairing it a quick and simple grunge-rock look. More of a winter jacket than any ers, I urge people to try something new. pecially if they are from Southern Cali- with a scarf, the jean jacket makes any Otherwise, you can wear them with of the other options, you might still Superficial as it may sound, creating a fornia. outfit look put together, despite the fact dresses or skirts to make them less harsh have to wait a while before sporting this new look can give you the confidence Many of the jacket fashion trends that you may have just thrown it on and and more feminine. number. The shearling- trimmed jacket and motivation you need as you read- this fall are throwback to the 90’s - run out the door. is a major fall piece that is essentially a just to stressful coursework and school meaning that for us cash-strapped Bomber Jacket glorified sheepskin rug. With that, it life. Batesies, it will be easy enough to find Where’s what?!

Every week, there will be a photo of something around Bates campus. Look at the image above and guess its location! Answers will be published in the following edition.

Last week’s location: Out- side corner of Hathorn Hall

Arts and Music Weekly Calendar Wednesday, September 25th - Tuesday, October 1st

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Sept. 25 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 1 PAUSE VCS presents The Heat The Heat The Heat The Fearless Maryleigh and the Project: Photo- @ 9 pm, Peter Whisper Circle Bates Filmboard Bates Filmboard Bates Filmboard graphs of LGBT Gomes Chapel @ 7:30 pm, @ 2 pm & 7:30 @ 2 pm & 4:30 Athletes @ 5 @ 9 pm, Benjamin pm, Olin 104 pm, Olin 104 pm, second floor Mays Center Olin 104 Commons Life Drawing @ 6 pm, Olin 259 Bates Dance Com- Bates Dance Four Quartets, pany Performance Company Perfor- Global Lens Poetry, and Mu- mance Film: The Fan- sic @ 7:30, Olin @ 12, Schaeffer tastic World of Concert Hall Theater @ 12, Schaeffer Juan Orol @ Theater 7:30 pm, Olin 104 Hideki Kimura Exhibit @ 2:30, Museum of Art

Joy Kills Sorrow concert @ 7:30, Olin Concert Hall The Bates Student September 25, 2013 Sports 10

Men’s Football Football scares defending champion Trinity in uplifting performance tion and force the Bobcats into 3rd and pass away from an open slant route. Un- DOUG STEINBERG long situations. fortunately, the effort was not enough MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR The Bates defense performed ad- to stop the Bantams, who were able to mirably for the rest of the game, espe- open up their passing game to inflict While Bates was the loser on the cially considering they were put in some two more touchdowns on the Bates de- scoreboard at the end of the day, there is tough field position by two more un- fense. The Bobcat’s offense sputtered in no question the entire College is proud timely Bates turnovers. the last quarter, and Bates fell 28-17. of what their football team was able to “We did a good job matching their While they were ultimately de- do on Saturday. The Trinity Bantams physicality and intensity all game. Our feated, Bates was able to post a truly emerged victorious in a 28-17 win, but ability to seek the ball out and relent- impressive 290 yards rushing against the Bates team was clearly on the same lessly pursue the football allowed us to an imposing defense, and also slightly level of competition as Trinity was for make some big plays and get off of the edged Trinity in time of possession. If the entire game. field,” noted senior safety and co-cap- the Bobcats can match the level of play Trinity is regarded as perhaps the tain Andrew Kukesh, who led the team they produced on Saturday, then every NESCAC’s best team, having gone un- with 15 tackles. “Obviously, they are a game that remains on their schedule defeated last season and capturing the very good offense and we knew coming should be winnable. league championship. In addition, they in that they would make some plays but The Bobcats will next host the Tufts had statistically both the best offense we put a big emphasis on being able to Jumbos on Saturday during Parents’ and the best defense out of all ten teams eliminate their big plays all week. We Weekend, a team that they have beat for last year. were pretty successful in doing that for three consecutive years. The teams traded punts to start the the most part.” first quarter, as neither side had had any Junior outside linebacker Patrick game experience since last November. Gilligan added an athletic interception On its second possession, the Bobcats in the fourth quarter, leaping to steal a managed to establish a good rhythm Charlie Donahue ‘14 lines up for a PAT. KARA GARLAND/THE BATES STUDENT running the ball. Sophomore quarterback Patrick Cannone, who split time with Dugan, Dugan made his career debut for the to junior wide receiver Mike Tomaino Bobcats, and he worked Bates’ triple- to go up 14-7. option attack effectively in concert with Curit would finish the game with senior running back Ryan Curit and a career-high 104 yards rushing to go senior slotback and co-captain Shawn along with the two scores, while the Doherty. However, a confusing se- completion from Cannone to Tomaino quence in the Bobcat backfield led to a was Bates’ only passing play of note. team fumble and turnover within a few But the Bobcats could not pull yards of the end zone, ending the drive. away from a tough Trinity team, who Junior outside linebacker Gilbert again marched down the field to tie the Brown quickly stole the momentum game at 14 apiece at halftime. back by intercepting a pass on Trinity’s Bates began the third quarter with 28-yard line, and Bates resumed the at- a long drive consisting of rushes by Du- tack. On the ensuing drive, Curit would gan, Curit, and Doherty to set up senior run six times, eventually punching the kicker Charlie Donahue’s 23-yard field ball in to give Bates a 7-0 lead. goal to take a 17-14 lead. Dugan fin- Trinity responded with a long drive ished the game with 79 yards rushing, of its own, quickly tying the score at 7, while Doherty posted 91 yards on just but the Bobcats answered with Curit’s 10 carries. This would prove to be Bates’ final score of the afternoon, as Trinity’s second rushing score of the day after a The Bobcat defense is ready for action. KARA GARLAND/THE BATES STUDENT long pass by junior quarterback Matt defense was able to solve the triple-op- The Bates Student September 25, 2013 Sports 11

Women’s Field Hockey Women’s Volleyball Field hockey falls to Wesleyan Volleyball goes 0-3 on road trip an impressive 14 assists. Sophomore KYLE OLEHNIK Laryssa Schepel tallied a team-best eight ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR digs. In the last match of the day, the ‘Cats had a back and forth bout with in hard-fought game It was a tough weekend for the vol- the Endicott Gulls. leyball team as they dropped their open- also on communicating with one anoth- fielder Bridget Meedzan commented Though beating the Gulls earlier in ing matches against NESCAC oppo- DOUG STEINBERG er and the rest of the team. I think this on the four-game slide, adding, “A loss the year, the Bobcats could not come nents as well as Endicott. The team first MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR has helped us successfully hold skilled stings pretty badly and it is a hard thing out on top this time. Chandler Mc- traveled to Williams where they lost 3-0 NESCAC teams to limited scoring op- for an entire team to press on after one Grath again played very well, posting Bates Field Hockey had a tough (25-8, 25-18, 25-15), then headed back portunities, or at least limited shots on too many. However, I have faith that we a season-high 20 kills while teammate weekend trip to Connecticut on Sat- to Amherst and played in a tri-match goal.” will only get more mentally tough and Walther posted a season-high 44 assists. urday to play the Wesleyan Cardinals, with Endicott on hand. The ‘Cats lost The Bobcats actually outshot the more goal-oriented from this weekend’s Sophomore Abby Leberman also had a losing 2-0. to Amherst then fell to Endicott. Cardinals 11-10, but with a large dis- defeat.” solid match for the lady ‘Cats landing The game was fairly even on the day, Against Williams, the Bobcats were parity in shots on goal as Wesleyan had Meedzan continued, adding, “It is 11 kills while classmate Nicole Cueli excluding a four-minute sequence in the notched even in the beginning of every eight and Bates only two. Senior captain obvious what we need to change and I and Schepel landed 20 and 10 digs beginning of the game where Bates al- set, but faltered late as the Ephs eventu- Sarah Warden had one of the shots on think the entire team has the collective apiece. lowed Wesleyan to score its two goals. ally pulled ahead to claim the 3-0 vic- goal, while junior forward Caroline Fal- effort required to make those changes. “Moving forward, we just need to Bates came out of the gates with a tory. Freshman Chandler McGrath led cone had the other. Bates also indicated We don’t have time on our side so right understand how strong the teams in the lot of energy, tallying three quick shots the ‘Cats in kills with five, while junior its improvement in generating scoring now with only 9 games left in this sea- NESCAC are and how much work it in the first few minutes. However, after Tess Walther led the team in assists with opportunities by gaining an advantage son before NESCAC’s, but our future takes to compete with them,” explained this initial burst, Bates’ defense faltered nine. It was a close match throughout, in penalty corners, with 12 as opposed beyond this season looks optimistic junior captain Miranda Shapiro. “We momentarily, first allowing Wesleyan to and in the last set neither team held a to Wesleyan’s 5. if we continue to follow the direction have a young team, so we definitely advance down the field and score, then lead larger than three until the Ephs However, Bates was unable to con- of our coaching staff and out-play the need to work on mental toughness, a few minutes later allowing another took a 22-18 advantage. vert these opportunities into points beatable opponents.” but I’m confident we’ll get there,” she goal off of a penalty corner. Traveling to Amherst, the Bobcats on the board, and the second half was Bates will next play host to No. added. The defense stiffened up after those hoped to avenge their earlier struggles, completely scoreless. To their credit, 8 Bowdoin on Wednesday under the The Bobcats will have a good op- first few minutes, but the lapse proved but couldn’t take advantage of the op- the Bobcats never gave up on the game, lights of Morgan McDuffie Field. portunity to showcase their hardwork too much for Bates to overcome. Senior portunities. In the first match of the pressing the attack and tallying a total of In response to a question about as they have their home opener against goaltender Becca Otley played fairly day, McGrath again paced the Bobcats th seven shots. However, all of these shots Wednesday’s game, Warden offered, Bowdoin on Wednesday the 25 . well, stopping six out of eight shots on with eight kills while also contributing either went wide or were blocked before “The team is constantly improving. goal, and senior defenders Lexie Carter reaching the net, but Bates did manage Changing our mentality seems to be our and co-captain Sarah Warden did a nice to maintain a good amount of posses- biggest obstacle at this point. In order to Women’s Soccer job disrupting Wesleyan’s offense for sion throughout the half. beat Bowdoin we will have to remember most of the game. The loss was Bates’ fourth in a row, the skills and tactics we have mastered Women’s soccer falls to Bowdoin, ties Wesleyan When asked about the defense’s ef- and the Bobcats have been held score- in practice and execute them with con- the Cardinals. Coming off the loss to fectiveness, Carter responded, “The de- less in all three NESCAC games they fidence. We have the talent to be a win- KYLE OLEHNIK Bowdoin, the mighty ‘Cats had a lot to fensive unit has worked very hard this have played in this season. Senior mid- ning team, we just have to execute.” ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR prove as head coach Kelsy Ross explains. season on a new structural strategy, but “We came in fired up for this one,” The women’s soccer team started explained Ross. “They never hung their the core of their NESCAC play when Women’s Golf heads [down 1-0 in the first half] and they hosted rival Bowdoin and travelled worked together to get back in the to Wesleyan. game.” Women’s golf travels to Mt. Holyoke Invitational Coming into the match on Wednes- Sophomore Lily Peterson eventu- day, the Bowdoin Polar Bears put on a ally tied things up for the Bobcats, scor- in the entire tournament. “The course play well, but the silver lining is that we solid display of offense. Bowdoin did DOUG STEINBERG ing in the 70th minute, which proved to was filled with many hazards and the can only do better at Middlebury this record 25 shots (10 on goal), but only MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR be the last goal of the game. Schmelz greens were unpredictable because of weekend.” converted two of those. The goals came had yet another solid game, stopping Saturday’s storm. I hit high and clear The Bates team posted an overall at inopportune times for the Bobcats, The Bates women’s golf team put seven of Wesleyan’s eight shots on goal shots with my irons to avoid the haz- score of 841, which leaves the team with one just around three minutes into the its youngest players out onto the course while freshman Jessica Vocaturo tallied ards,” explained Plotnikov. room for improvement. Williams Col- game and the other with just 50 seconds this weekend at Mt. Holyoke College’s five shots on net. Sophomore Liz LaVerghetta was lege was the winner of the tournament left on the pitch. For Bates, senior Kara annual invitational tournament. The As the ‘Cats have a week of prepa- Bates’ second-lowest scorer, posting a with an overall team score of 619, while Stefaniak recorded two shots while goal- team unfortunately placed last in the ration before two home bouts against two-day score of 202 and a 99 on Sun- Ithaca College came in second with 631. ie Anabel Schmelz stopped eight shots. field of 14 teams at the tournament, as Trinity and Amherst on Parent’s Week- day. First-year Sarah Centanni shot a Ithaca also had the individual winner, “The game against Bowdoin was the Bobcats were simply not on their end, Ross explains that the beginning of 216 on the weekend, while senior Jor- Sharon Li, who shot an otherworldly 77 our first time playing in a new forma- game. The tournament took place at the the week “will be about us: increasing dan Banez rounded out the scorecard on Saturday and 73 on Sunday. tion,” noted senior Julia Rafferty. “There par 72, 5,845-yard Orchards Golf Club our cardio base, competing against one with a 227. Bates will next travel to Vermont were moments during the game when in South Hadley, Massachusetts. another physically,” then later in the “The course was really challenging,” for the Middlebury Invitational next we really put the pieces together and First-year Emily Plotnikov led the week “they’ll focus on our Bantam and commented Banez. “The Women’s US weekend, where the team hopes to im- had some dangerous opportunities,” she team in scoring for the weekend, with a Lord Jeff game plans.” Open was held at Orchards Golf Club prove from its performance last year, added. respectable two-day score of 196, and a th You can see the team in action on in 2004. None of us had ever played the as the Bobcats came in 6 place in the On Saturday the Bobcats travelled pretty good Sunday score of 93, which course before, so it was definitely inter- NESCAC and eighth out of ten teams the 28th and 29th at 11am and 12 pm on th to Wesleyan in a game that took two was good enough for 67 individually the Russell Street Field. esting to say the least. Overall, we didn’t overall. overtimes, resulting in a 1-1 tie with BOBCATS OF THE WEEK RYAN CURIT ’14 HANNAH ZELTNER ’16

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Ryan Curit, senior running back from Port- Sophomore cross-country runner Hannah land, Maine, had a terrific game on the ground Zeltner of Bedford, New Hampshire, earned against last year’s top NESCAC defense. Curit NESCAC Women’s Cross Country Performer of was the workhorse for the Bobcats against the the Week for her efforts at the USM Invitational Trinity Bantams, carrying the ball 30 times for on Saturday. Zeltner placed third overall in the 104 yards and two touchdown runs. Curit’s highly competitive event of 243 runners, run- punishing inside rushing style frees up other ning the five-kilometer course in just 18:19.81, components of the Bobcats’ offense for bigger which was only nine seconds off of the individu- plays downfield, and Curit certainly earned ev- al winner from Roger Williams. ery yard on Saturday. WOMEN’S CROSS FOOTBALL COUNTRY Sports The Bates Student September 25, 2013 12

Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Men’s Soccer Men’s & women’s cross Men’s soccer country successful at nipped by tough USM Invitational Wesleyan team Naranja in 22nd. will star behind and compete in the tion required to fulfill the squad’s po- KYLE OLEHNIK NOAH LEVICK tential. Both squads will travel to St. Paul, Bowdoin Invitational the same day. CONTRIBUTING WRITER ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Minnesota next weekend for the Roy Bates’ three sophomore goalkeepers Girak Invitational while some runners have also performed admirably thus far, Both the men’s and women’s cross Bates Men’s Soccer’s issues with with Joe Maffly-Kipp impressing in his country teams saw tremendous success scoring continued Saturday, as they dis- first start of the year against Wesleyan. at the USM invitational this past Satur- appointingly lost 1-0 at Wesleyan on a Though the rotation of goalies both day. The men’s team finished in second long strike from an opposing midfielder th might seem to make the Bobcats vulner- place edging rival Bowdoin College by in the 84 minute. Still, as junior cap- able to instability at the back, Nickels- one point while the women’s team fin- tain Aaron Nickelsberg emphasized, the berg voiced his confidence in whoever ished comfortably in third place. squad has, “Four conference games in minds the net, and he believes that “we Men’s senior captains Tully Han- the next two weeks [against Trinity, Am- are guaranteed to have excellent goal nan and Mike Martin paced the ‘Cats herst, Connecticut College, and Bow- tending.” The other keepers are Zach at the invitational. Martin just missed doin] that will really define our season.” Shabman, who shut out Hamilton in finishing in first by 1.07 seconds out Bates will look to continue play- the previous game, and Sam Polito, who of 284 runners. Fellow runner Han- ing tenacious defense while working on made several starts last season. nan completed the five-mile course in their counterattacking style in hopes of, th Looking forward, Pereira aims to 8 place with a time of 25:46.00. Two “Getting wins, making the playoffs, and do his part to end the Bobcats’ goal- other Bobcats rounded out the top 25, perhaps being nationally ranked,” ac- less run. He said he “goes in to try to including junior John Stansel, who fin- cording to sophomore midfielder Luis change the game, make the team attack ished 17th, and junior Christian Samp- Pereira. th more, and take people off the dribble to son in 24 . Despite several excellent opportuni- try to score or get an assist.” The Bob- The women’s team was also in at- ties to score in the second half against cats are confident that more goals will tendance on Saturday in Gorham, Wesleyan, Bates was unable to find the come soon, as long as they are faithful Maine. Placing third out of 19 teams, back of the net for the third straight to their team defensive principles and the ‘Cats beat rivals such as Colby, game, although the Bobcats did have a keep working hard to improve in their Bowdoin, Connecticut College, Welles- goal called back for offside. Pereira feels individual roles. ley, and Southern Maine. Leading the the team needs to, “Come out strong By starting the season off by honing charge was sophomore Hannah Zeltner, every game and do our roles because we in on creating a formidable defensive, who place third and led the pack out of usually start very slow and then start to Bates hopes to build a solid foundation seven total ‘Cats who finished in the top pick it up at the end of the first half or for the remainder of the year. The game 32. Zeltner’s stellar performance earned in the second half.” against Wesleyan was symbolic of this her NESCAC Women’s Cross Country The encounter versus Wesleyan did, evolution as a team. Nickelsberg said it Performer of the Week honors. however, increase the Bobcats’ confi- “Was a good test for us as we settle into “I think our team is at a very strong dence in their defense, especially con- this season and get comfortable playing level at this point, not just physically but sidering the performance came against a together.” mentally as well,” noted Zeltner. “Over- strong team that is currently 3-0 in the After more time in practice spent all the team ran a controlled and focused challenging NESCAC. forming this cohesiveness, the Bobcats race, using other teammates as a driving Nickelsberg particularly praised will be in action at home against Trinity source of encouragement,” she added. first-year forward Peabo Knoth, who on September 28th. Though their early Senior Kallie Nixon finished solidly scored in his college debut versus Maine results haven’t been impeccable, Nick- in 14th place followed by fellow senior Maritime, and first-year defenders Jack Michael Martin ’14 leading the pack as he rounds the corner to victory, fame and elsberg is, “Very confident about this th Martell and Luke McNabb as young Mira Carey-Hatch in 19 and Gabby fortune. ALLY MCKAY/THE BATES STUDENT team and I know that we will surprise players who have quickly adapted, help- some people this year.” ing to build the continuity and dedica-

UPCOMING Men’s Golf HOME GAMES Men’s golf besieged Wednesday, 9/25 by elements at rain- Volleyball vs Bowdoin @ 7:00 pm shortened Husson Field Hockey vs Bowdoin @ 7:00 pm Invitational

year Brad Rutkin followed Johnson TY SILVEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER and Stekler with a 92, and Senior Sean Friday, 9/27 Thomas opened up his tournament sea- son with a score of 95. “The conditions Volleyball Mid-Coast Classic @ 8:00 pm After a strong performance last were tough with 30 mile an hour winds week at the Maine State Tournament, and hard slick greens,” noted Thomas. the Bobcats travelled to Orono this “It was a Donald Ross golf course, so it weekend to participate in the Husson was well designed. We did not play very Invitational. Bates unfortunately could well, but we had a lot of fun.” Regular not bring their momentum into the starter Garret Bonney was unable to weekend and experienced some disap- participate in the tournament due to a Saturday, 9/28 th pointing results, placing 10 out of 10 foot injury. teams including Colby, USM, and tour- After a tough start to the tourna- Volleyball Mid-Coast Classic @ 11:00 am & 1:00 pm nament host and winner, Husson. ment on Saturday, the Bobcats were The tournament was scheduled to eager to get back out on the course on vs. Trinity @ 11:00 am be a two-day tournament, but was cut Sunday to try to redeem themselves and Women’s Soccer short by one day due to weather con- they were upset when they did not have ditions on Sunday. Therefore, the final the opportunity to do so. Field Hockey vs. Trinity @ 12:00 pm standings were based on Saturday’s 18- Thomas thought they should have hole results alone. Senior captain Gar- tried to play on Sunday morning, as Football vs. Tufts @ 1:30 pm rett Johnson and First-year Alex Stekler he was heard saying, “I’d keep playing. gave the best performances for the Bob- I don’t think the heavy stuff’s going to cats, as they both shot 90s on Saturday. come down for quite a while.” Senior Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity @ 2:00 pm While these scores may not seem team manager and super fan Chris Deb- overly impressive at first glance, under rase commented, “I was encouraged by the tough conditions on the golf course the way the team tried to grind it out they are certainly respectable. Still, Johs- this weekend. They have a history of non was not happy about his play or the performing well after underperforming. play of his teammates. “I’m not going to This team has a lot of heart and I’m ex- Sunday, 9/29 make excuses for our play this weekend. cited to see how they come back next Every team had to play in the same con- week in Brunswick.” Women’s Soccer vs. Amherst @ 12:00 pm ditions. We could have been better and The Bobcats will see tournament we will certainly work hard this week action again next weekend when they to give a better performance next week- head to Brunswick Golf Club to play Field Hockey vs. Amherst @ 1:00 pm end,” commented Johnson. in the NESCAC Championship Fall Johnson and Stekler finished tied Qualifier, one of their most important th Men’s Soccer vs. Amherst @ 3:00 pm for 26 place among 50 golfers. First- tournaments to date.