A Campus Tradition by the Numbers

Vo l u m e 103, Nu m b e r 12 w w w .d a v i d s o n i a n .c o m We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 Self-Selection: a campus tradition by the numbers

In 2004, pledges temporarily interrupt Rusk’s self-selection activities Photo courtesy The 2012 members of Turner House enjoy the self-selection ceremonies. Photo cour- of Davidsonian Archives tesy of Kaley Hanarahan Statistics of Self-Selection 2012

170: women participated in the eating house process 154: got their first choice 16: got their 2nd choice 170 out of 240: women joined eating houses in the first year class 109 out of 246: men joined fraternities in the first year class 18: Average new member class for fraternities Eating house members pose after self-selection festivities. Photo courtesy of Sarah Watson Novelist, professor delivers public reading of his works

Lo g a n Le w i s who only remember Nixon as a two-dimen- Editor-In-Chief sional figure from a history textbook. Equally engaged were audience members who remem- “I’m researching my novel,” is the usual bered the national scandal during their twen- reply when Thomas Mallon, visiting McGee ties and teens, feeling drawn in by the author’s Professor of Creative Writing and author of eloquent reading of his gripping prose. eight novels, is asked about his work. Though A graduate school friend of Dr. Cynthia he admits that this phrase might seem strange Lewis, Dana Professor of English, at Harvard at first, it is an accurate description since writ- University, Mallon had visited Davidson a ing historical fiction demands that he carefully number of times over the years. In Mar. 2010, research his subject before developing ficti- he gave a reading of an unfinished version of tious elements for his plot. the aforementioned novel and received an of- Mallon read an excerpt from his most re- fer to teach as the McGee Professor of Writ- cent work “Watergate: A Novel” in the 900 ing. Room on Jan. 25. The author explained that The position brings an acclaimed writer reading to an audience allows a writer to pace to campus for one semester each academic scenes in precisely the way he imagined them year. Recent McGee Professors have included when he wrote. Besides pace, Mallon’s read- D. A. Powell, Dorothy Allison, and Douglas ing gave voices to his characters, lifting them Glover. off the written page and placing them face-to- After finishing his novel and making ar- face with audience members. This was especially helpful for students See MCGEE, page 4 Professor Mallon delivers a lecture. Photo by Bill Giduz

The Lunar New Year The Track Team The Davidsonian investigates begins with 15 days of kicked off their indoor the policy that shaped the celebration. It’s one of season this week Winterfest event that so the biggest holidays with a bang. Men’s many students attended last in Chinese culture. basketball pushed past weekend. Is there a cultural Davidson’s Lunar New Chattanooga and fell divide on campus? Did Year celebration featured to Samford. Men’s Winterfest fix it? Should it? food, fun and fireworks. Swimming and Diving Read on for the answers to defeated Howard. these questions. NEWS see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS see , page 2 Ne w s Pa g e 2 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 Winterfest, SGA and the cultural divide on campus Did Winterfest unite “up the hill” and “down the hill” cultures? Did it even need to?

Sa r a h We l t y & Er i c Sa w y e r certain people they would say, yeah it’s an News Editors issue on campus, but I don’t really feel like it’s too much of a problem,” she said. Winterfest is a big deal. The event, which Even Dash admitted that the campus began in 2010, has quickly become a fixture might have outgrown the issue in recent on campus. But Winterfest was originally years. conceived by the SGA as a means of bridg- “I think that independent students and ing the gap between up the hill and down those who aren’t affiliated with Greek orga- the hill cultures. Has Winterfest succeeded nizations have felt that there are more things in bridging that gap? for them to do now,” he said. “The Union “The idea was created originally by the Board and the SGA have been trying to SGA three years ago,” said Gerard Dash target independent students and have more ’12, Student Body President. “[They] really events for them on campus.” wanted to focus on the social culture at Da- “I think that with the recent changes to vidson and figuring out ways to bring what’s Patterson Court activities and traditions,” termed the ‘up the hill’ and ‘down the hill’ Dash said, “the Court is even more welcom- groups together.” ing than before.” “Winterfest was originally one of those “As an independent myself,” he said, “I events that was created to bring all of the feel like there is a good mixing of culture in students together for one night,” he said. our students.” The attendance at this year’s Winterfest, Other voices on campus seemed divided which drew between 1200 to 1400 students, on the issue. would suggest that students were at least “I didn’t think of a ‘divide’ that way,” physically united, but gauging the socio- said Adriana Marquina ’13, a member of political effects of the event may be more Rusk Eating House. “Sure, I’m happy they’re difficult. addressing it, but I think there’s more of a Union Board President Chelsie Sumner divide in individual behavior than between ’12 said that she didn’t think that a “cultural groups. It’s about finding a personal balance divide” was a pervasive issue on campus. DJ 3LAU was one of many entertainment options offered at Winterfest on Jan. 21. “I would say that maybe if you asked See WINTERFEST, page 4 The Photo courtesy of Davidson College Union Board Draw for us. Wildcat bytes now online

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Enter the Davidsonian Rather than dispose of used campus lab facilities and offices around campus. computer equipment, the College has his- The store sells both desktop and laptop Political Cartoon Contest! torically held announced sales on an annual computers for discounted prices. Purchases or semiannual basis. Now, the online store are delivered to campus addresses, and you Submit a physical copy of your political cartoon to the Wildcat Bytes has replaced these scheduled can pay online with a credit or debit card or Davidsonian office or email a pdf to sawelty or ersawyer. sales. with a check. Revenue from Wildcat Bytes Davidson students, faculty and staff can helps the College purchase new computer check the inventory for their favorite com- equipment. puters and computer accessories, Mac or To learn more or view the Wildcat Bytes PC. The inventory is updated as computers inventory, visit http://davidson-used-hard- and computer equipment are retired from ware.myshopify.com/ The Ernest Finney Patterson Awards The Ernest Finney Patterson Awards recognize and honor the life of Ernest Finney Patterson, beloved professor of economics at Da- vidson College (1957-1979) and social activist. The Department of Economics will grant up to a total of $1,200 a year to subsidize formal study, research, field work, or community service by currently enrolled students at Davidson College that promotes im- proving society and bettering the human condition consistent with the personal ideals of Professor Patterson. More information and application forms can be found at Davidson’s Economics Homep- age at: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x3632.xml Completed applications are due by February 27, 2012 to Dr. Fred Smith, Acting Chair of the Department of Economics. Ne w s Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 3 Trustees challenge alumni to uphold tradition of support Increase in donations to the Annual Fund are probably with new Davidson College Trustee incentive to alumni

Ly l a Ha l s t e d Every year alumni are asked for one million dollars to Davidson College this for the tenth year in a row.” Staff Writer donations to the Annual Fund, and Davidson fiscal year, which runs from July to June, The challenge is referred to as the boasts a high rate of alumni participation in if donations are made to the Annual fund Million/Ten/Sixty Challenge, and if alumni Every year Davidson graduates hundreds these donations. For the last nine years, by at least c o n t i n u e of students and, over the course of time, has Davidson has enjoyed donations from more sixty percent their 10-year acquired a strong network of alumni. These than sixty percent of its solicitable alumni, a of alumni. streak of alums not only represent the College, but group currently numbering 17,219. That will “Our alumni ensure Davidson’s high, 60% also continue to support it after graduation Solicitable alumni are those who have require at excellence, year after year. We’re participation, through donations. not opted out of contact with the College. least 10,332 such a large Alumni donations are made to the Measuring donations as a percentage of this a l u m n i making this investment now d o n a t i o n Annual Fund, which finances a wide range group is the standard among Davidson and to make because we want to ensure that from the of campus activities. The beneficiaries of its peer institutions. d o n a t i o n s t r u s t e e s the fund are the Davidson Trust, which The degree of participation among this year. our alumni will do that again, for w o u l d provides grants to financial aid packages; the Davidson’s alumni is significant, given that T h i s the tenth year in a row.” create many Living Endowment, which aids the college very few schools nationwide can report such c h a l l e n g e opportunities in fudning its yearly operating budget; the high donation rates. Only nine colleges will help the for the Davidson Athletic Foundation, charged with received donations from over fifty percent Annual Fund -Davidson College Trustees College. supporting Davidson’s varsity athletics; and of alumni. As the College has kept this reach its total “ O u r WDAV 89.9 record for nine fundraising a l u m n i Classical Public years, this year goal of $14 are one of Radio. “It’s not an accident that a goal has been million, the largest in the fund’s history. our biggest assets.” Eileen Keeley, Vice T h e Davidson is one of the best set to continue “It’s not an accident that Davidson President for College Relations said in an Annual Fund the streak for the is one of the best schools in the country,” email. Davidson requires financial support is comprised of schools in the country.” tenth year. one of the anonymous trustees told College from a network of alumni to continue to donations by Participation Communications. “Davidson’s dedication offer the unique opportunities it affords to parents, family, -Davidson College Trustees is even to excellence in academics and in Division its students. This is perpetuated by the high corporations higher among I athletics, our longstanding commitment quality of academics, athletics and service and foundations, graduating to attracting and enrolling the best students of the College that inspires donations. friends of the seniors, whose regardless of financial need and our legacy The anonymous trustees have become college and alumni. Alumni donations are donations to the Senior Class Gift also of leadership and service—these have been motivated to continue this cycle and are considered to represent alumni satisfaction benefit the Annual Fund. The Class of strengthened by the extraordinary generosity prepared to make their own generous with the College, and they affect national 2011 reached an amazing 97.84% rate of of our many donors. donation in support. The one million rankings of the college as well as its ability participation. “Our alumni ensure Davidson’s dollars is considered by these trustees as an to secure grants. Last year the Annual Fund To motivate alumni to rise to the challenge, excellence, year after year. We’re making investment of a sort, which will pay off with raised $13,418,148 from these combined four former and current trustees who choose this investment now because we want to many more years of financial and academic sources. to remain anonymous have offered to donate ensure that our alumni will do that again, prosperity at Davidson. Faculty Spotlight By Liana Corwin - Staff Writer Dr. Dan Boye Department Chair and Professor of Physics

Dr. Dan Boye is a Renaissance man. A liberal arts college grad himself, Boye is perhaps the quintessential product of an education encouraging students to go beyond typical boundaries. In addition to double majoring in physics and math, Boye became a classically trained bass baritone singer. His persistence in multiple fields paid off, as he has been a Davidson College physics professor since 1989 and continues to pursue his musical career as a member of Opera Carolina. Citing the liberal arts institution as one that “gives opportunities to explore many non-traditional combinations,” Boye explains that he has been “very fortunate to work at a place that appreciates that.” When we met for his interview, Boye had just returned from a pick-up volleyball game involving both faculty and students and was preparing for his trip to Canton, Ohio to sing with the symphony. Despite a full schedule in multiple arenas, Boye still manages to find the time to enthusiastically conduct a research program funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. Working with two students, he focuses on new optical materials. The research concentrates on ways to improve these tools and to make them more efficient and environmentally friendly. As if teaching, researching, singing and sports weren’t enough, Boye is also in the process of writing a quantum mechanics textbook that will be taught in China. In May 2011, Dr. Boye found himself teaching 250 students in Xi’an, just southwest of Beijing. While the experience was markedly different from the typical eight- to ten-student upper-level physics course here at Davidson, Boye found it to be interesting. He is now writing a textbook designed for physics majors studying in English as a part of a bilingual teaching program. This spring, Dr. Boye is teaching physics 230, physics 350 and musical tech- nology, an interdisciplinary course open to all majors. Ne w s Pa g e 4 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 McGee professor speaks In next week’s Davidsonian... Continued from page 1 classes differs from literature classes, Mallon points out. Rather than concentrating on the rangements, Mallon, who has written nonfic- literary theory and the author’s background, tion books in addition to novels, has returned Mallon hopes his students will focus “on craft to teach English 301, Creative Nonfiction, and and technique,” honing their skills by learning English 304, Writing Fiction 2. While teach- from accomplished writers. Workshops en- ing two classes, he is also handling adminis- able students to learn from their peers, recog- trative duties as the Director of the Creative nizing their tendencies, both good and bad. Writing Program at George Washington Uni- While Mallon thinks that writing well can versity. be taught, he believes, “More fundamentally, it Mallon hopes that his students will gain becomes mysterious. You can’t give anybody The Honor Code: a different perspective on creative writing by inspiration. You can’t give anybody imagina- taking his classes, explaining, “No two writ- tion. They have to bring that with them.” ers, just like no His hope, the system behind the pledge two professors, rather, is to aid have the same “ No two writers, just like no two writers as they point of view.” transform quick- In particular, professors, have the same point of ly, comparing se- Mallon hopes view.” rious undergradu- Winterfest: a closer look that “[students] ate writers’ rapid -Thomas Mallon, Continued from page 2 will understand improvements to McGee Professor “You need everyone to be involved in some sense of adolescents’ between working hard and playing hard.” the planning process,” Sumner said. “For the relationship sudden growth “I think there’s a gap as much as there the PCC a lot of their role was that they between fiction spurts. When are two different groups of people that have agreed not to have any court parties that and nonfiction, particularly as a narrative.” these improvements become less pronounced sort of separated along the lines of how night. That’s huge for us. And they also help To precipitate that goal, Mallon has struc- over time, Mallon believes that is the sign of they spend their free time,” said Graham with risk managers and police officers. And tured his classes in a similar way, breaking the an accomplished writer. Bichell ’14, an unaffiliated student. “I do SGA has their role of the governing body content into two main components: reading He explains, “The real definition of writer- think that Winterfest brought people from on campus. We all have our strengths as or- literature and conducting workshops for stu- ly success is writing something you’re happy up and down the hill to the same place. I’m ganizations and coming together was really dents’ writing assignments. with and something you’re basically happy not sure that I could say much beyond that. beneficial.” Analyzing literature for creative writing with ten years later.” But it attracted people from different parts While there seems to be a general con- of campus, specifically up the hill and down sensus that the socio-political effects of the hill and it brought them to the union all Winterfest remain to be seen, the immediate Cr i m e Lo g : 1/23 t o 1/30 at the same time.” reactions to the event are optimistic. Na t u r e /Cl assification Ti m e Re p o r t e d Ti m e Oc c u r r e d Lo c a t i o n Di s p o s i t i o n At a recent forum, some students indi- “As an event it was hugely successful,” Missing 1/28/12• 1/17/12- Armfield Located cated that a cultural schism remains between Sumner said. “From a Union Board stand- Person 1000 hrs 1/28/12 the two groups. point, our goal was just to program a strong “Most of the responses were positive,” event. With our events we’re just trying to Dash said, “but there were a good number program what makes the most people hap- Suicide 1/26/12• 1/26/12• Akers Medical of people that noted even though all events py.” Attempt 0345 hrs 0345 hrs Referral are open to students, not everyone feels wel- “We’ve focused on building opportuni- come at all times. In regards to Winterfest, ties and creating many social options for a couple of students mentioned that it was a students… “ Dash said. “I think Winterfest Injury to Real 1/27/12• 1/27/12• Armfield Further little patronizing for some students on cam- was definitely successful overall, especially Property 2320 hrs 2255-2315 hrs Investigation pus because if you’re not a big partier, or if from an accessibility standpoint.” you’re uncomfortable around large groups So will Winterfest continue to be driven of people, it can be a little overwhelming.” by a social agenda in the future? Underage 1/28/12• 1/28/12• Davis Dean The planning process preceding the “The goal of Winterfest is geared toward Consumption 0025 hrs 0025 hrs Referral event included input from the PCC in addi- bridging the gap between ‘up the hill’ and tion to the Union Board and the SGA. These ‘down the hill’ culture,” Dash said. “We organizations, the three biggest on campus, have been working to make sure that we are Injury to 1/28/12• 1/28/12• Baseball Closed/ approached the event with divergent goals, reaching that goal. We need to continue ex- 1645 hrs 1600 hrs Real Property Field Clear but their collaboration on the planning pro- ploring other ways to unite the student body, cess would indicate that the interests of sev- and Winterfest itself can change to fit the eral different social groups were represented needs of the student body at the time. It does Mi s c e ll a n e o u s Re p o r t s in the event. not have to be the same event every year.” Fire Calls 2

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Crime Prevention Activities 12 Important Dates and Deadlines Feb. 4: Apocalypse GreekStep Show, Duke Family Performance Hall, 8 p.m. Disturbance 0 Feb. 5: Superbowl Viewing Party, Alvarez-Smith 900 Room, 5 p.m. Suspicious Person 1 Feb. 7: Shades of Brown 10th Anniversary, 6 p.m. in the Union Atrium Shades of Brown is turning 10 years old. The group will teach lots of people how to step and give a little performance as well. All students, faculty and staff Escort 0 are invited. For more information, email Erin Turnquest or Damion Samuels . Feb. 7: Talk About First-Generation Students with Prof. Becky Wai-Ling Alarms 2 Packard, Center for Teaching and Learning, Common Hour All faculty, students and staff are invited to participate in a talk given by Becky Wai-Ling Packard, professor of psychology and education at Mount Holyoke Suspicious Vehicle 3 College about ‘Understanding the Persistence of First-Generation College Stu- dents in a Selective College Environment.” The talk will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 11:05 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. in Studio D of the Center for Teaching 911 Hangups 3 and Learning (E.H. Little Library). Feb. 9: Civic Engagement Summer Internship and Fellowship Application Noise Complaints 1 Deadline Feb. 10: Teach for America Final Deadline Other 2 Feb. 10: Substance Free Housing Applications Due Ar t s & Li v i n g Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 5 Little Girls and Pink: Sleeping Beauty at the Barber Theatre

Ta l i a Bee c h i c k squeals radiated throughout the room, and the fairytale which were omitted or replaced even verbally poking fun at the jester whose Staff Writer the excitement could be seen on the bright, in the more well-known Disney version of obsession with riddles brought a smile to shining faces of about fifty little wannabe the story. everyone’s face. The jester narrated as the When I walked into the Barber Theatre on princesses. The lights dimmed and the show These characters include a jester, the set changed and time shifted forward fif- January 29th, I immediately thought of two began. Lord Chamberlain, a fairy queen, and teen years, when the princess turns sixteen. things: pink, and little girls. The latter were A comical scene concerning two pages three fairies named Skyrina, Earthina, and Tricked into opening Horrina’s gift early by there to view Sleeping Beauty, presented by preparing for Princess Aurora’s christening Florino. Based on the original tale told by the fairy herself, Aurora pricks her finger on the Davidson Community Players’ Connie drew laughs from the girls and chuckles Charles Perrault in 1697, it is Horrina who the spindle and falls into that inevitable stu- Company and the Davidson College De- from the seats above as the show opened. places the curse upon Princess Aurora after por, initiating gasps of horror from the first partment of Theatre. The room was packed Featuring a blend of live violin and per- she is accidentally left off the guest list and three rows of the audience. We are only sub- with people; young moms and grandparents cussion instrumentals performed by Katy receives no invitation to attend the baby’s dued once the fairy queen leads the hand- were crammed into tiers of chairs, while Morris as well as recorded medieval dance christening. Dressed in dark colors, Said- some prince to Aurora’s side. Entranced by scores of girls ranging from about four to music, Sleeping Beauty used music in both enberg’s evil laugh and malicious expres- her beauty, he steals a kiss, saving the prin- ten years old lined the floor surrounding the the background and forefront of its scenes. sions truly terrified the younger folk in the cess and launching the actors in a festive “stage” where the actors would momen- This helped accentuate the arrival of Hor- audience, even pushing one little girl to turn dance to end the show. tarily begin their performance. Pink tutus, rina, the Evil Fairy Aunt played by Maddie around, look at me, and say “I’m scared!” Sleeping Beauty was a magical celebra- Disney princess t-shirts, magic wands, and Saidenberg. All generations within the audience con- tion, full of vibrancy, action, humor, con- tiaras abounded, and I sat next to a little girl “Evil Fairy Aunt,” you might ask. This tinued to enjoy this whimsical, colorful, and flict, and, of course, a happy ending. Audi- with all four, seeing as there were no more doesn’t sound familiar! Indeed, there were enthusiastic performance, with some of the ence members of all ages appreciated it as “adult seats” left. Giggles and high-pitched various characters within this production of younger attendees laughing, shrieking, and the beautiful, timeless tale it is. Ringing in the Lunar New Year, welcoming Year of the Dragon

An n a Va n Er ve n with community members and students eat- heads ticking from side to side with the beat little dragonflies all over. Staff Writer ing homemade dumplings beneath colored of a steel drum. They batted long black eye- Other performers wore red tops and lanterns. A little boy had a dragon painted lashes beneath fuzzy eyebrows and opened pants made of the same silky material, Think back to Christmas. Did you hang on his face, the tail beginning at his temple, their jaws, revealing perfect square teeth. waving fans with long colorful streamers lights on a tree? Did you play traditional and the jaws opening around the little boy’s A man in a sun-yellow shirt crouched in attached. Other little girls wore vests and Christmas music? Did your neighborhood playful smile. This is the year of the drag- front of the lions, furiously flapping a green dresses and pants, all on display during the seem to light up? The luminous preparation on. fan. Chinese fashion show. for Christmas Eve is actually very similar to The dragon signifies good fortune and He wore a mask with bight pink cheeks, Indeed the sights, sounds and smells that of the Lunar New Year. It’s just as big power, and in conjunction with a year as- long black eyebrows and a red dot between of the Lunar New Year at Davidson were and bright. sociated with the element of water, 2012 is them. Both he and the green dragon made grand, but as Boming Zhai, a student from Most prevalently celebrated by the Chi- thereby the ‘Year of the Water Dragon,’ an their way up the stairs and even ventured Canton, China tells me, the New Year in nese, the Lunar New Year welcomes the emblem of optimism and growth that comes into the Café, clearing a path among cau- China is much, much bigger. beginning of spring with 15 days of celebra- around only once very 60 years” writes The tious bystanders. “I miss the atmosphere,” Zhai con- tion. Over 200,000 residents and tourists Atlantic. While the lions’ eyes have an ominous fessed. “So many people and the noise…” visited Beijing’s parks on the first day of The Lunar New Year celebration at Da- tint, these creatures actually bring good luck He trailed off. the New Year. It’s one of biggest holidays in vidson was filled with mysterious and capti- to ward off any evil spirits. While 200,000 people probably wouldn’t Chinese culture. vating Chinese traditions, including the Lion Heaping spoonfuls of veggies onto fit inside the Union, the ACAA’s Lunar New At Davidson’s Lunar New year, hosted Dance. Three Lions, one green, one red, and plates, a girl serving in the buffet line wore a Year was still widely enjoyed by many. The by the ACAA, the 900 room was packed one pink danced on a platform, their giant red Qi Pao, a traditional Chinese dress, with year of the dragon is off to a good start. Ar t s & Li v i n g Pa g e 6 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 Top 5 Albums of 2011: What did you listen to this year? Ri c h i e Mo n s ae r t 2. Radiohead – Staff Writer & WALT Correspondent The King of Limbs Radiohead’s eighth LP, 5. Fleet Foxes – The King of Limbs, repre- Helplessness Blues sents another striking evo- lution in the band’s sound, In 2008, the Seattle folk- despite their other critical rock band released their self- successes over the past thir- titled debut LP, overflowing ty years. Rhythm is the main with bright melodies and focus on The King of Limbs: organic instrumentation. opener “Bloom” and single The band’s sophomore “Lotus Flower” feature effort, Helplessness Blues, dense, polyrhythmic drum- takes the aspects of what ming from the two drum- made them successful and mer setup of Phil Selway adds deeper moments of and Clive Deamer. The anx- introspection alongside their ious first half of the album trademark golden harmonies. makes way for a softer sec- Highlights include “Lorelai” ond half as more traditional and the album’s title track, ballads take over like piano- “Helplessness Blues.” driven anthem “Codex” and call and response guitar-led “Give Up the Ghost.” Clocking in at less than forty minutes, the record breezes by, leaving the desire for more, a telling sign of any good music. 4. Kurt Vile – Smoke Ring For My Halo THE NUMBER ONE ALBUM OF 2011: Philly rocker Kurt Vile 1. PJ Harvey – has struggled to find his Let England Shake voice throughout this ca- Let England Shake is a reer. His previous efforts masterful combination of have been criticized as history and artistry. PJ Har- mumbled and spiritless. On vey’s depiction of England Smoke Ring For My Halo, offers no images of a proper Vile breaks out of his shell, and idyllic society; Har- singing with a pronounced vey’s England is a nation drawl of slacker rhetoric built instead on bloodshed alongside his prolific guitar and war. What results is a play, contrasting his apa- tense relationship between thetic delivery. Check out citizen and nation, loving “Jesus Fever” and “Peeping one’s country despite the Tomboy,” looping guitar bitter feelings of a bloody tracks that will leave you in past and uncertainty of the a trance. future. Let England Shake is driven by rhythm guitar 3. Bon Iver – Bon Iver and Harvey’s high register, directly contrasting her dis- No artist had a year like turbing lyrics of the atrocity Justin Vernon, the front man of war. Despite all of the horror on display, Let England Shake is Harvey’s most accessible of Bon Iver, in 2011. Hot album. “The Words That Maketh Murder” and “Written on the Forehead” make superb off the critical praise of Bon singles. PJ Harvey’s Let England Shake, the recent winner of the English Mercury prize, Iver’s debut, For Emma, expertly evokes the nation of England through the lens of an artist. Forever Ago in 2008, the self-titled sophomore album reached number two on the Billboard charts and has garnered Vernon four Correction Grammy nominations. Bon Iver is ambitious, experi- In last week’s issue, the duplication of page 6 was the mental and frequently pro- result of a printing error by our publisher. In order to access vides moments of musical brilliance. Vernon’s haunt- the displaced articles from the section, please visit our website, ing falsetto and expanded www.davidsonian.com. ten-piece band soar over deeply complex walls of sound. Look to “Holocene” Alexis V.O. Upcoming Shows and “Calgary” as examples.

This past Friday, Alexis V.O. Weekly concert calendar: performed at Summit Coffee Co. brought to you by WALT1610 Since she is a senior, we only have one more semester to enjoy her unique musical talent, so be sure to Date Artist(s) City Venue go to her upcoming shows: 2/2 Ani DiFranco Asheville Orange Peel 2/4 Mountain Goats Saxaphaw Haw River Ballroom March 23 at Summit 2/4 Tool Charlotte Bojangle’s Coliseum May 3 at Live Thursday 2/7 Machinehead Charlotte Fillmore Charlotte May 4 at Summit

If you are interested in a particular concert, email Hayden Higgins (hahiggins) and if lots of people are interested in that particular one WALT may rent a van to provide transportation. Th e T Is s u e Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 7

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Ar e a St u d e n t St i l l Us i n g Wa l k -Ma n , Wh a t a l o s e r “Let’s Go To Waffle House” February 1, 2012 Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Se e p a g e Bas e Ri c h Local High School Student Burns Trash, Tells Friends Newt Gingrich

Clinton, MI—Last week, Archie Fish, a and fired it up, “even the horoscope sec- Exposes Self soon-to-be high school graduate of a small tion.” Fish, 18, smiled with what his par- It was the battle on the Of f Cam p u s town in Michigan, celebrated his fast-ap- ents could only describe as a “shit-eating proaching induction into adulthood that is grin” as the toxic fumes covered the back- border as President Obama Ho u s e Ho s t s receiving a high school diploma by setting yard in ash and other unidentifiable pieces and Arizona governor Jan some trash on fire. of waste. Brewer exchanged verbal Br e a k i n g Ba d Authorities say the incident occurred The local fire department promptly ar- blows on the runway of Phoenix International Airport, followed by a seri- a r t y between the hours of 3:25 PM and 3:35PM, rived 3 hours later to smother what was now P the approximate time from which he was only a small pile of smoldering embers. ous finger-wagging at the President by the blonde dismissed Fortunate- bitch of the West. Se e p a g e 13 from his ly Fish’s While allegedly handing him a letter invit- S o c i a l cat mis- ing him on a casual safari-style tour of Arizona’s S t u d i e s took the Mexican border in a border patrol outfit guarded class on make-shift by multiple canine units and desert warfare-issue Monday. bon fire as hummers, sources claim that this suspicious letter Ca p ’n Cr u n c h Wit- a litter box had already been opened and read during a bru- n e s s e s and sub- tal body cavity search involving cactus needles a r r e s t e d f o r testified dued the common among the state’s numerous border patrol stations. aba d o n i n g s h i p that they passionate saw Fish flames with In a clear “Jan and a certain Mr. Se e p a g e 9 gather- “a little bit breach of na- Newt Gingrich had been ing items of pee,” tional secu- pulling a Monica and Bill from his according rity, the con- backyard to Charles tents of the for quite some time” to casu- “this fire letter were Tweet of the ally set too big” somehow leaked to that bastion of free speech a b l a z e . Jones, a Wikileaks, revealing the shocking news that Week: Initially Let it burn, like Usher volunteer didn’t actually shock anyone except perhaps Mr. Fish used firefighter. Brewer: Jan and a certain Mr. Newt Gingrich had been pulling a Monica and Bill for quite some @GingrichIdeas: Rewatch his man-made landfill as slide and alleg- In an interview little Archie Fisher add- edly “rolled around in it a little bit” before ed that despite all the commotion, the fire time, confirming old Newt’s weakness for- bor Freaky Friday until I figure coolly hurling a red, plastic tub of gasoline was “the bee’s knees” and almost absolutely derline personality blondes. out how to switch bodies into the unsuspecting pile of old diapers, “the cat’s meow.” Upon hearing the news, While the governor’s daddy issues may have with Romney. dog hair, and Chilli’s gift cards. animal rights groups are looking into the crossed the line in respect to the building rela- Fish’s neighbor, the homeless man oc- matter and investigating into whether bees tions with the Gingrich campaign, Jan “Brew- cupying his tree-house, confessed that he do in fact have knees, right after they com- dogg” Brewer refuses to back down and was grew concerned when the adolescent ar- plete their research on “How many straws is overheard threatening to release Obama’s medio- sonist removed his newspaper comforter too many straws for a camel’s back?” cre high school basketball stats in her new book Tarantulas for Lunch, hoping to reduce his street cred among her constituents while simultaneous- Humans Raging Against The Machines ly giving Newt a little hand.

In a rare case of reverse mechanization, a time-honored Davidson employee, the Cham- bers wheelchair accessibility button, has lost his job to a pair of women doorholders. “I was shocked when it happened,” said a vis- ibility distraught wheelchair button, “they just showed up one day, and boom, I’m un- employed. Who will take care of my family? Your Davidson Honor Section What about the little Wheelchair Buttons? Editor: Now I can only drown my sorrows in a 30- Brian Correa pack of motor oil.” Across campus, the same trend has been Waterboy: Anna Marie Armistead taking place, in accordance with Davidson’s new “humans-first” policy. “I went to my favorite water fountain, and it was gone!” said Writer: one Davidson carbon-based lifeform. “In- Charles “Master P” Pennell stead there was a woman with a hose, and a “I See What You Did There” bad attitude. I’ve never gotten so much lip “I’ve never gottten so much lip from a from a water-dispenser.” water-dispenser.” President Obama rebutted the criti- Note: The Yowl is a satirical supplement The Commons conveyor belt has been cism in the book and released a press statement to The Davidsonian. Hence, nothing in replaced with a team of short men who jog a smoke break, while the water fountains it should be taken as truth. Word. “ball-up or shut-up, Jan.” He also mummbled a in endless circles and grab trays from wait- threatened to unionize. Other casualties comment under his breath about “handles like ing students’ hands. With more smiles and in the robot-to-person transfer include a spider,” mocking the Governor’s title of her human interaction, the change seemed like vending machines, elevators, washing underwhelming memoir. an upgrade, until half the conveyor belt took machines, and catcard swipers. Pe r s p e c t i v e s Pa g e 8 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 Winterfest: Nothing more The “Trash Situation” than a one night stand Mike Romano of the year, and seniors care more about sleeping in than St a f f Ed i t o r i a l they do about fines. In fact, few seniors even see the fines Listen. I get it. I really do. The trash situation at Armfield themselves because RLO charges their student accounts. Dear Readers, has gotten ridiculous. All year, the ground has been littered The dumpsters that the Residence Life Office installed near with everything from broken glass, cans, vomit, bicycles, the corners of Armfield have helped somewhat, but they are Some have called into question whether the SGA’s bras, shirts, pants, underwear covered with barbeque sauce, more effective at preventing trash from building up within co-sponsorship of a party like Winterfest is really an to that one mattress that has been circulating around the apartments than they are at preventing trash from building appropriate area of focus for the organization. Out building since early September. And one doesn’t have of the roughly $22,000 spent on the event, the SGA to walk by early on a Sunday or Saturday to witness this contributed $5,250 from their annual budget. Though disarray: it can be seen throughout the week as well. “Cans don’t serve as metaphorical the publicized intent of the event by the SGA was It has almost become a custom for me to sit down on to bridge up-the-hill and down-the-hill cultures, the my couch on Sunday night, pull up my Davidson email, contraceptives that magically event did not address this “problem,” and we ques- and receive a fine for the “trash situation.” Usually, one tion whether this is even a problem at all. Winterfest of my roommates or I will respond to the notice with the prevent binge drinking.” just brought down-the-hill partying up-the-hill for a same canned response that we rehash every week: although change. Sure, it was fun, but essentially “F” moved we had a party, we got up early to clean up the mess, and about 500 yards for one night. therefore we shouldn’t receive a fine. While this doesn’t up outside. We question whether being involved in a signifi- take all too long, it is still a pain. How do you fix the trash situation? One idea would be to cant way with Winterfest is an important priority for At the end of each of the emails that we receive, there give students some skin in the game. However, this would be the SGA. A student government organization exists to difficult to do unless RLO were to charge Catcard accounts. be an advocate for students to the college adminis- While this might encourage people to clean up after parties, tration and the public at large. Working on academic “...the ground has been littered however, it would still penalize those who didn’t contribute and student life policy issues should be the aim of the to the mess. SGA. At Davidson, what SGA does particularly well with everything from broken Another idea would be to introduce kegs. While, yes, includes Dinner at Davidson and the Big Talk. this would introduce insurance issues, I can guarantee you Last year Dinner at Davidson contributed about glass...to that one mattress that that this wouldn’t lead to more binge drinking. Given any $25,000 to The Davidson Trust. This money ensured has been circulating around the alcoholic beverage, Davidson students will drink to get that a member of the class of 2015 would be able to drunk. Cans don’t serve as metaphorical contraceptives that enjoy the benefits of The Trust. By organizing this building since early September.” magically prevent binge drinking. Want proof? We had seven fundraiser, the SGA stands up for the idea that a Da- ambulances come during one weekend night last semester. vidson education should be affordable to everyone on Seven. Ambulances. At least with kegs we would help the the basis of merit alone. This year Dinner at Davidson is always a stipulation saying that if any of the parties environment and possibly prevent littering, although Solo® will take place on Feb. 25. responsible were to come forward, the fine would be waived cups might still end up on the ground. Another successful effort by the SGA is the annual for all of those not involved. Although I suppose the Honor I don’t know if there is a perfect solution, to be honest. Big Talk. As a venue for students to engage in dia- Code doesn’t apply to this situation, coming forward just People should pick up after themselves. It’s disrespectful logue about real social issues that impact their David- seems like the honorable thing to do. Unfortunately, no one to leave that responsibility to Physical Plant. And it’s even son experience, the Big Talk provides the SGA with ever does. more disrespectful to ask innocent students to pay. the information they need to assess what the issues The fines don’t seem to be working. The amount of trash Mike Romano is a Chemistry major from Fairfield, CT. facing students. This enables the SGA to accurately around Armfield has grown considerably since the beginning Contact him at [email protected] represent and advocate for students in conversations with the administration about how to promote actual change on campus. Let’s face it, SGA, we all had fun at Winterfest, but that was a one-night stand.

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Entitled to prohibit students from theft, even if it is not directly from “Concern over possible theft,” the e-mail mentioned that the College, a student, or a staff member. and beyond over the Fall room inspection process, a number of street Many have little guilt from the the theft of a street sign signs, of questionable origin, had been spotted adorning the because there is no apparent owner. It is likely that no one Hayden Higgins the thief will ever meet will be directly affected by the theft. In contrast, stealing on a small campus like Davidson I’m going to continue this week by keeping up a “...if the signs were stolen, seems wrong because of the sense of community we feel. high pace of ideas in hopes that one or more of them When something is stolen on campus it is easy to see the will catch on with time left in the semester to make they needed to be immediately consequences, people that we personally know are hurt, and them happen. Please contact me if you have an idea returned to avoid running into there is an apparent reduction in the trust that our campus you think would be appropriate for this column! has. And personally, I believe that trust supported by the We have a lot of really talented visual artists conflict with the Honor Code.” Honor Code is the greatest attribute of Davidson College. at this school, but sometimes the VAC feels just a What we have here is rare and extraordinary, we would do bit far away. The innovative exhibition of Annie walls of students rooms. The e-mail warned that if the signs well not to ruin it. were stolen, they needed to be immediately returned to avoid running into conflict with the Honor Code and prevent “Putting student art in central action by the Honor Council. “...it’s imperative that we take spaces like the Library, Union, Many students seemed dismissive of the e-mail, the “humane instincts learned questioning the validity of the claim that a seemingly and Chambers would help harmless activity like sign-snatching could be against the here and practice them in the real publicize (students) hard work...” Honor Code, perhaps snickering at what might initially seem absurd. While the involvement of the College in cases world.” of cheating or plagiarizing are often emphasized in regards Temmink’s senior project last year (remember the to the Honor Code, theft and other violations are, in my If the Honor Code and the Code of Responsibility did stretched pantyhose in the Union?) got me thinking. experience, not. The Honor Code is traditionally associated not inspire us to take their values and carry them out into Why don’t we have moderated rotational spaces for with infractions of an academic nature. When students the real world they would be a failure. It would show that student art? There’s no doubt that the college is envision someone breaking the Honor Code, they picture the values we pledge to live by here at Davidson are not dedicated to art—we have great facilities and great someone taking a chemistry test with notes scrawled on applicable in the real world. It would evidence that perhaps collections—but on the main campus, almost none their arm, glancing around furtively to see if anyone notices the liberal arts education, which we claim is paramount in of the art is by students. Putting student art in central their crime. the growth of an individual, really isn’t worth it. To show spaces like the Library, Union, and Chambers However, The Code of Responsibility, a document that the true value of a Davidson education it’s imperative that would help publicize their hard work and earn them students seem generally less aware of than the Honor Code we take the “humane instincts” learned here and practice the recognition they deserve. Plus, it would just be holds just as much weight. It covers topics such as personal them in the real world. pleasant to have more art around. property, drug and alcohol use, and sexual misconduct. In addition, I’d like to suggest that Davidson The preamble to the Code of Responsibility states that Fred Irving ‘14 is undeclared from Concord, NC. could benefit from some common art space— the College is both dedicated to the Christian faith and to Contact him at [email protected]. somewhere anyone could paint. I’d propose the back side of Chambers, on the ground level. There’s a nice round wall. It could also function as advertising space. All departments obviously have a core curriculum Sign-stealing unacceptable that all majors are required to complete. I’d like to see qualifying examinations that encompass all this Randy Carey character. A person or institution cannot act with integrity in one area but not the other; sooner or later one side will win out. knowledge as part of graduation requirements. In A Fellowship of Christian Athletes journal defined Therefore, the Honor Code is relevant to off-campus and non- order to qualify for your major, you should have to demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental hypocrisy as the gap that exists between our public and academic related infringements. Dan Keller, the president private lives. Stealing is clearly done furtively, with the goal of our Honor Council, agrees about the Honor Code’s of secrecy. No thief would ever write about his actions in The relevance in this specific situation, “stealing has Honor Code Davidsonian or discuss them openly. Hypocrisy is the opposite ramifications.” The Honor Code is right to hold all students “I’ve been suprised too often to of integrity, the value upon which any academic institution accountable to its values under all circumstances. should base its conduct. Integrity cannot be constrained into Randy Carey ’15 is undeclared from Alexandria, VA. find that English majors don’t a specific area of one’s life, but must consume one’s whole Contact him at [email protected]. know their literary theories or anthropology majors Ask Lundsfordamus can’t define positivism...” Lundsfordamus don’t want to hear you talk in an Australian accent. They principles of your discipline. It’s that simple. This want your shoulder to cry on as they recount the hours spent is more difficult to envision for some majors than Dear Lunsfordamus, in the Library only to get a B. Have mercy on their souls. others—if you’re a biology major specializing in I had an amazing study abroad experience during the fall I should note that Lunsfordamus did not personally study microbiology, you probably haven’t taken much semester. How do I readjust to the rigors of Davidson? abroad. I am not bitter, however, that my friends cracked coursework on ecology, for example. But I think -Enlightened Traveler plenty of brews but never once cracked their textbook. I did we could agree there are fundamental principles not study abroad because I am a true patriot - a true friend all graduates with a biology degree should have to know. I’ve just been surprised too often to find that Welcome back! I am sure you had an incredible time English majors don’t know their literary theories or discovering a new culture, and perhaps, discovering “Getting back in the swing of anthropology majors can’t define positivism, and so something new about yourself as well. Davidson, you will things may be difficult at first, but on. realize, is relatively unchanged. While a new president has I’ve been to talks on campus that were very been inaugurated and a new class of freshmen has joined I know you will soon rediscover poorly attended. Sometimes this is the result, very our ranks, you will find our campus very familiar. As such, simply, of a poorly planned or publicized lecture. the transition back should not be especially arduous. your love for Amurica.” But very often there aren’t very many people there You must be mindful, however, of the students who greet because they are elsewhere, at another talk. The you upon your return. You might be thinking that they will of the Red, White, and Blue. Getting back in the swing of vast number of talks on campus every day probably be excited to hear about all of your amazing experiences. things may be bit of a challenge at first, but I know you dilutes their importance to the student body. If a Wrong. They do not want to be reminded of the fact that you will soon rediscover your love for Amurica. Just remember limit were put on the number of speakers per night, talks would probably be more well attended. had a “life-changing trip.” The Facebook pictures of you to be considerate to those who might resent your once in a lifetime experiences. Unlike Lunsfordamus, they might be extremely bitter. “(Your friends) don’t want your ***Editor’s Note: Lunsfordamus is extraordinarily bitter stories. They want your pity.” and jealous. Hayden Higgins ’12 is an anthropology major from Danville, CA. Contact him at hahiggins@ Lunsfordamus ’12 is an economics major from Raleigh, riding a camel in the Middle East and drinking a Guinness in davidson.edu Ireland made it clear that Davidson simply cannot compete. NC. Contact him or send him a question at jolunsford@ They don’t want your stories. They want your pity. They davidson.edu Sp o r t s Pa g e 10 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 Swimming & Diving teams remain victorious Men’s squad defeats Howard Women wrap up season in style

Be n j a m i n Ar k i n 500 yard freestyle with a time of 4:52.86. Staff Writer Will Fox ’14 won the 100 yard butterfly in 52.08 seconds. In a dual meet on Saturday afternoon In the relays, the men won the 400 yard in Cannon Natatorium, the Davidson medley breaking the school record with men’s swimming team defeated Howard a time of 3:20.39. The relay, consisting University 174-97. The Wildcat men of Curtis Chaney ’12, Drew Onken ’13, were paced by an outstanding ten first Peitz, and Burquist beat the previous place finishes. Senior Geoff Peitz led the school record by four and a half seconds. ’Cats with two wins in both the 100 yard Brandon Kegley ’15 was very pleased breaststroke and the 100 yard freestyle with with the overall day for the ’Cats, “The a time of 1:00.04 and 46:91 respectively. meet against Howard was a successful The men also had six other individual ending to our regular season. We had event winners. Thomas Bigham ’14 won many good swims, including our senior the 200 yard butterfly with a time of swimmers shattering a pool record. Now 2:00.41. Dylan Ludwick ’15 won the 200 that the season is over, we are prepping yard freestyle with a time of 1:43.32. Joe for a chance to defend our title at our Burquist ’12 won the 100 yard backstroke conference meet.” in 55.68 seconds. Spencer Gill ’15 won The men now have some time off as the 200 yard breaststroke with a time of they prepare for the CCSA championships 2:13.69. Ethan Levinson ’14 won the in February.

Kaliya Burton-Akright ’14 flips during one of diving attempts last Saturday. Burton- Akright took third place in the 3-meter and first in the 1-meter. Photo by Jessie Baxa

Th o m a s Mo r a n d i in the 3-meter dive with Burton-Akright Staff Writer taking third in that event and finishing first in the 1-meter dive. In their final meet of the regular season, The women’s team ended the day the women’s swimming and diving team with wins over Campbell, Howard, North had a strong showing at the CCSA duals on Carolina A&T, Radford, and a nail biter Saturday, finishing 5-1 in dual races. The over Georgia Southern. Their only loss was Wildcats were led by CCSA swimmer of to Liberty. They finished the season with the week, Meredith Nakano ’15, Jessica an overall record of 7-4 and an outstanding Ardecky ’12 and Lauren Kamperman ’12, conference record of 7-1. Regarding his Kelsi Hobbs and Allison Cottle ’13, and team’s endurance and strong performance, Kaliya Burton-Akright ’14 and Liz Mace Coach John Young said, “I was especially ’14 all had stellar perfromances. impressed with the way that our women Nakano set the pace for the Wildcats stayed focused when we got behind early, winning the 100-meter and 200-meter and responded when we had a chance to breaststroke while Hobbs picked up two win the Georgia Southern meet in the last key second-place finishes in the 100- relay.“ He then added, “That willingness to meter and 200-meter fly. Cottle and Mace stay competitive is important to reinforce supported Hobbs with a fifth-place finish in as we put the finishing touches on our the 200 and a fourth-place finish in the 100 championship preparation; I’m proud of respectively. the women for winning five meets today.” Kamperman, in her last home meet, On February 16th, the Lady ’Cats leave Joe Burquist ’12 comes up for air during his butterfly race this past Saturday. took second in the 200-meter individual for Athens, GA to compete for the CCSA Burquist’s 400-medley relay team beat the previous school record by more than medley and third in the 200-meter free. In championship, which runs from the 16th to four seconds. Photo by Jessie Baxa the diving events, Ardecky finished second the 18th. Wildcat Roundup M. Basketball W. Basketball M. Tennis W. Tennis Track Swimming/Diving Wrestling (15-5, 9-1) ( 13-7, 9-2) (0-2, 0-0) (0-3, 0-0) Men (3-3) Women(7-4) (0-10, 0-3)

Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: Results: 1/26 @ Chattanooga W 64-63 1/30 vs. Furman W 58-57 1/28 vs. Gardner-Webb L 2-5 1/28 @ UNC Asheville 1/27-28 Niswonger Invite 1/28 Men vs. Howard No recent matches. 1/28 @ Samford L 74-77 1/29 @ South Carolina L 0-7 L 3-4 W 174-97 Next Up: Women went 5-1 Next Up: Next Up: 2/4 @ Charleston Next Up: Next Up: Next Up: 2/1 @ Duke 2/1 @ Furman 2/6 @ Georgia Southern 2/3 vs. Wingate 2/4 vs. Gardner-Webb 2/4 Kent Taylor Invite Next Up: 2/4 vs. Chattanooga 2/4 vs. N.C. A&T. 2/16-18 CCSA Championships 2/6 vs. Wofford Notes: Notes: Notes: Notes: Following the close finish on .The guys opened the season, Notes: The highlight among many Notes: The wrestling team is seeking Notes: the men’s side, the women’s unfortunately, with two losses After splitting the first six strong individual performances After stellar performances in their first team win of the sea- Coming off an exciting win at team escaped Furman’s despite strong individual per- matches, the Lady ’Cats lost had to be Demetrios Pagonis the huge meet on Saturday, son against the Blue Devils in Chattanooga in the closeing offensive attack this past formances in each match. On the deciding match to lose ’12 breaking the school record the men’s and women’s teams Durham on Wednesday. seconds of the game, the Wild- Monday. In the next week, Friday, they take on Wingate overall 3-4 to UNC-Asheville. for the 5K. capped their seasons with wins against 6 of 7 of their cats lost their first conference they play on the road twice. with home-court advantage. They play in a double header opponents. game of the season. home on Saturday. Sp o r t s Th e Da v i d s o n i a n Pa g e 11 Wildcat Pulse Pi c k s o f Th e We e k Around Campus Ge t t o k n o w y o u r Wi l d c a t s ! Name: Francesca Devine Name: Frank Ben-Eze Year, Sport: Freshman, Swimming Year, Sport: Senior, Basketball Men’s Basketball From: Geneva, IL From: Benin-City (B-Side), Nigeria Chattanooga Mocs vs. Davidson Wildcats Saturday 4:00 pm Position: Backstroke Position: Forward -Favorite meet memory: Having Favorite game memory: Freshman After beating Chattanooga 64-63 Thurs- dance partners for all our races dur- year, Tournament game against day night, with a free-throw by Nik Co- ing the CCSA duals meet. CofC chran ’13 with 1.2 seconds left, this game will surely be just as contested! Pre-game music playlist: Always -Pre-meet music playlist: My two in 3 phases. Start up right after favorite pump-up songs are either our pre-game meal with some “Gotta Get Thru This”-Daniel 9ja (Nigerian) hits...Next, cool it Outside the Den Bedingfield or “’Til I Collapse”- down an hour or so before I get Eminem to the gym with some good country jamz. Yes I love country! Then -Favorite Food: Salmon with capers. while I change and get mentally ready it’s all about some Akon, T.I and 2pac. -What is your favorite sandwich filing? Peanut Butter Favorite Food: Nicely seasoned tenderloin paralleled with some mashed potatoes and gravy. Can eat this anytime from sunrise to sunset. -Describe yourself in a dance move: The Wop NFL Football What is your favorite sandwich filling? Please get me more Mayo!! -Can you change a flat tire? No Spice your life up with some Mayo… NY Giants vs. NE Patriots Sunday 3:30 pm -Which Pixar/Disney character are you? Alice in Wonderland Describe yourself in a dance move: From jigging, Dougie to swag.. I am just a mix tape…just let it roll. You never know. Super Bowl XLVI, the ‘rematch,’ is a -Favorite childhood Halloween costume? I was Princess Fiona from chance for the Patriots to redeem them- Can you change a flat tire? Yes, thanks to my girlfriend! Shrek in 4th grade. selves, and the Giants to steal this yet Which Pixar/Disney character are you? ...Buzz Lightyear!! “To again. With elite quarterbacks on both -Do you have a Twitter? Yes infinity and beyond” Buzz get things done…lol teams, the offensive gameplan will be -Time Machine: where and when would you go? I would love to go Favorite childhood Halloween costume? Nigeria has no Hallow- crucial to winning this game. back in time and see all the dinosaurs. een but I watched a lot of cool Halloween movies growing up and always wished I could wear a batman costume. -Favorite movie: Music and Lyrics Time Machine: where and when would you go?. Definitely here in -Do you read the Crier? Yes North Carolina in the early 1900, chilling with Wilbur and Orville Wright. -Favorite pro sports team/athlete: The Green Bay Packers Favorite movie: Top Gun

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Women’s basketball Ultimate Frisbee captain edges out Furman wins Parrott Award

Da v i d Be n u s a Johnsen ’12 put in four quick buckets Staff Writer in the first 2:15 of the half for 8 of her season-high 14 points. Then with about The Davidson women’s basketball 14 minutes left, Sitton completed a team returned to action for the first time three-point play to put the ’Cats squarely in a week on Monday night in Belk Arena. in the lead at 48-37. It was their second meeting against The Wildcats maintained the lead Southern Conference foe Furman, whom over the next six minutes, with the the Wildcats defeated 61-50 on January Paladins never coming closer than within 7. Sophia Aleksandravicius ’13 led the 8 points. Finally, the Wildcats broke the way in the rematch with 20 points, 11 game open with a 13-3 run that made rebounds and a school-record 9 blocks en the score 71-53 with just three minutes route to an easy 78-57 Wildcat victory. to play. Murray scored 5 during the run, Laura Murray ’14 added 17 points and 7 and Sitton had 4 points, a steal and 2 assists, and Barbara Sitton ’13 tallied 13 assists. points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Davidson (13-7, 9-2 SoCon) After starting the game on a 7-2 run, dominated the second half, shooting 66 Davidson fell behind Furman early. The percent from the field and outscoring the Paladins got a strong first half from Paladins 49-31. The half marked the best Adam Walsh, Director of Intramurals, Sandy Helfgott, Director of Physical Educa- Teshia Griswold, who scored 7 of her 10 shooting effort from the Wildcats in any tion and Allen Sutton, Director of Club Sports, present Cakey Worthington ’13 points as the Paladins opened a 26-21 half this season. They look to continue with the David Parrott Sportsmanship Award. Photo courtesy of Allen Sutton lead with five minutes to play in the first. that effort into this week’s road action From there, however, it was all Wildcats. against College of Charleston (6-15, The David Parrott Sportsmanship Award is given to a student participating A strong defensive effort held Furman 5-7) on Saturday and Georgia Southern in club or intramural sports who combines the will to win with the courage scoreless for the final five minutes of (7-13, 3-9) on Monday. and commitment to act with respect and integrity, both on and off the field. the half, while Aleksandravicius and The ’Cats are now 9-2 in the Worthington was chosen due to her strong belief in commitment to team, sense Murray tallied a few buckets to give the conference, just one game behind of community and respect for both the game and her opponents. The Award Wildcats a 29-26 halftime lead. Appalachian State for a share of first is peer-nominated and consists of a $1000 scholarship and a trophy displayed The ’Cats came out playing white- place with nine games to play in the prominently displayed in the Baker Sports Complex. hot offense following the break. Kristen regular season. Sp o r t s Pa g e 12 We d n e s d a y , Fe b r u a r y 1, 2012 Track kicks off indoor seasons Tennis struggles in early matches

An n a St o c k a m o r e distance races. Dorsey ran the 60-meter Ji p Ri c h a r d s Schafer was the only Wildcat to win with a Staff Writer sprint in 7.35 seconds and Martin finished Staff Writer victory in his No. 3 slot. the 200-meter dash in 23.62 seconds and Unfortunately, the match in Columbia The Wildcats opened their first indoor the 400-meter race in 52.27 seconds. In the The doubles point was ultimately the vs. the Gamecocks was not nearly as close track meet of the season with a bang. field events, Michael Lorentsen ’14 cleared deciding factor in a 3-4 loss for the Davidson as no Davidson player was able to push a Demetrios Pagonis ’13 shattered the 5000m 13 feet, 7 ¼ inches and made the Davidson women’s tennis team at UNC Asheville. match past two sets. Davidson looks to school record at the Niswonger Invitational top-10 performance list in the pole vault. After splitting the six singles matches, the rebound when the team returns to action Saturday, hosted by Tennessee State In the long jump, Tim Hines ’15 led the Asheville Bulldogs won two of the three on February 5th with a home match vs. University. Pagonis broke Tom Divinnie’s Wildcats with a jump of 20-2 ½ (6.16m). doubles matches to get the victory. Nisha Wingate. ’10 5K record of 14:36.29 by almost two Overall, the indoor season looks promising Crouser ’14, Brites Moniz-Soares ’14 and seconds when he crossed the finish line in for the Davidson men’s team. Catherine Wood ’13 earned their first wins 14 minutes and 34.84 seconds, enough to The women also had a great opening of the season for the Lady ‘Cats. Katharine finish in second place. Ryan Hopkins ’12 meet at the Niswonger Invitational. In the Dicconson ’12 and Moniz-Soares also won followed close behind placing third with a 5000m run, Lauren Carter ’12 scored a the No. 2 doubles match. The loss drops The 4th Annual time of 14:48.37. Vincent Weir ’13 also second place finish with a time of 17:35.05 Davidson to 0-3 for the 2012 campaign. Kicks from ’Cats is ran an outstanding 5K. Weir placed eighth and led the other four Wildcats in the event. The Wildcats host Gardner-Webb and with a time of 15:07.81 and won a spot in Anna Armistead ’13 finished 28th with a North Carolina A&T for a doubleheader on this Monday. Wear Davidson’s all-time top-10 performers list time of 20:02.98. Alex Horst ’13 finished February 4th. in the 5000m. close behind Armistead, placing 30th in The Davidson men’s tennis team white, and come Andrew Lantz ’14 continued the 20:08.52, followed by Chelsea Gordon ’15 opened up the spring season 0-2 with a Wildcat success streak by winning the 40th and Abbey Thibeault ’12 46th. Grace tough 2-5 home loss against Gardner-Webb out to support your University/College section of the mile in Watt ’15 won first place in the 800-meter on Saturday and 0-7 at South Carolina on 4:17.36. Lantz also placed third in the 800- run with a time of 2:26.45. Brooke Senken Sunday. The nationally ranked doubles Men’s Basketball meter run with a time of 1:59.03. Grayam ’12 also finished in the top 20 with a time of pair of Joe Schafer ’13 and Calum Gee ’12 Sailor-Tynes ’14 followed Lantz in the mile 2:30.83. Ali Cobb ’15 came in first for the won easily on Saturday, but lost a close 8-6 team take on the placing third with a time of 4:24.13, and Wildcats and 23rd over-all in the mile run contest against the Gamecocks on Sunday. Will Mitchell ’13 rounded out the top five in 5:38.92. Next Saturday, February 4th, Chris Mark ’13 and Kevin Moore ’13 won Wofford Terriers! with a time of 4:28.55. the Wildcats compete at the Kent Taylor the No. 2 doubles match against Gardner- Sprinters, Lee Dorsey ’12 and Taylor Invitational, hosted by the University of Webb to seal the team point for the ‘Cats. Martin ’12, led the Wildcats in the shorter North Carolina. Davidson struggled in singles however, as Men’s basketball pushes past Chattanooga, falls to Samford

Ca s e y Va n Ta s s e l l Shulman team, a class that has as many Staff Writer seniors as they do, and we feel very fortunate to get out of here with the victory.” The men’s basketball team traveled to Things went worse for the Wildcats Alabama this week for two chances to defend at Samford in their first SoCon loss of the their perfect Conference record. Both games season. They dug themselves into a hole in were extremely close and were decided in the first half with a 16-point deficit anda the final seconds, but their outcomes were 35 percent shooting percentage. Within the less than similar. In Wednesday’s game first 10 minutes of the game, the ‘Cats had against Chattanooga, the Wildcats were able to deal with an administrative technical foul to survive, 64-63, but they found themselves for hanging on the rim in warm-ups, and on the wrong end of Samford’s 77-74 victory those two Samford free throws paved the on Saturday. way for an early 14-6 run for the Bulldogs. The ’Cat’s victory against the Moccasins “We got in foul trouble, and I think what was clinched by a free throw by Nik Cochran happened was it made us tentative and they ’13. With the final seconds left on the clock became aggressive,” McKillop said. quickly diminishing, the Wildcats were Davidson made several attempts to tied with the University of Tennessee at cut the margin, including a Tom Droney JP Kuhlman ’13 and the Wildcats must try and look past their first conference defeat Chattanooga, 63-63. “We had four seconds ’14 three-pointer with 7:31 remaining of the season when they face Furman, Chattanooga, and Wofford in the coming week. and coach told me I had four dribbles, so Photo by Tripp Bartholomew. in the period to make it 25-21, as well as I could kind of go the length of the floor,” consecutive triples by Kuhlman, Cochran said Cochran, who had six points and five Davidson was in the lead for most of the before finishing 9 of 16. and Czerapowicz to trim a 10-point margin assists in Davidson’s eighth straight win. “I game, their largest lead being 13, several JP Kuhlman ’13 led the Wildcats with 16 to 67-64 with 3:48 to play, making for an saw Wattad coming at me so I just tried to surges from Chattanooga, combined with points, while Jake Cohen ’13 scored 10, all exciting finish. Unfortunately for the ‘Cats, draw some contact.” Cochran succeeded in a shaky Wildcat shooting percentage, in the second half, and De’Mon Brooks ‘14 it was not enough. Brooks finished with 20 drawing the foul from the Mocs’ forward threatened their recent winning streak. The collected a game-high 10 rebounds. Chris points, but second-leading scorer Cohen and found himself at the free throw line ‘Cats entered the game third in the NCAA Czerapowicz ’14 added another nine points fouled out, picking up four points. with 1.2 seconds left, sinking the first one in free-throw percentage, at 79.0, but on and eight boards. “Chattanooga did not give Davidson is now 15-5, 9-1 in the Southern and intentionally missing the second to give Thursday night they were only 4 of 9 from up,” Davidson coach Bob McKillop said. Conference. They will finish up their three- the ‘Cats a 64-63 SoCon victory. Although the line at one point in the second half, “You wouldn’t expect that from a John game road swing at Furman Wednesday.

PlayER of the Week Play of the Week Demetrios Pagonis ‘13 Nik Cochran ’13 Men’s Track and Field Men’s Basketball Westminster, MD Vancouver, B.C.

Pagonis opened his season at the Niswonger Invitational With 1.2 seconds left, Cochran hit the game-sealing free-throw to with a school record-breaking performance in the 5000- secure the win for the Davidson Wildcats over the Chattanooga meter run. Pagonis placed 2nd with a time of 14:34.84. Mocs. The previous Davidson record was 14:36.29, set by Tom Divinnie ’10.