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Friday, October 29, 2010 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVIII, No. 7 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com “Jerusalem Women Speak” addresses Israeli -Palestinian conflict Tammy Tran panel. Weir is president of the dents’ right to know about Staff Writer Council for the National Interest, America’s investment and influ- the foundation that orchestrates ence in Israel. She said, “America The Lawrence University chap- the “Jerusalem Women Speak” contributes an average seven ter of Amnesty International host- tour. Weir is also the founder of million dollars daily to Israel. ed “Jerusalem Women Speak” Oct. If Americans Knew, a non-profit Students should know where their 25. The “Jerusalem Women Speak” organization that provides unbi- tax money is going... so they can tour aims to raise awareness of the ased information about Israel and be responsible citizens and make Palestinian and Israeli conflicts. Palestine. responsible votes.” The tour consists of three women Weir began the evening by Ruth Hiller is Jewish and cur- of three different faiths who sharing historical information on rently lives in Israel. When Hiller’s have united to share their stories the conflict between Israelis and son decided to resist the mandato- and inspire a movement against Palestinians and expressing hope ry military draft, she noticed a lack the conflicts occurring between that the two groups will eventually of options for children who did Palestine and Israel. be able to live together in peace. not want to enroll in the military. “A lot of what we hear about “Christians, Muslims and Jews she then co-founded New Profile, the conflict is from officials who all live on land that is sacred to all a not-for-profit organization that Photo by Nhi Nguyen talk about policy decisions,” stat- three faiths,” stated Weir. “They aims to demilitarize Israeli society. have lived together for centuries “We bring a different voice Israeli officers took away her U.S. Chuck Demler ‘11, president of ed Salem Barahmeh ‘11, an active passport and cursed at her in Lawrence’s Amnesty International member of Amnesty International. without violence. We all strongly that’s not heard and not publi- feel that they can and will do that cized,” said Hiller. “In my per- Hebrew, Khata said: “I don’t see chapter, urges students to become “But these women talk about their any hope… Palestinians are suffer- more aware of international con- actual experiences and what is again.” spective, it’s really important for Marianna Khoury, a Palestinian the American public to understand ing. Open your heart, we all need flict. “The crisis in Palestine is not actually happening on the ground.” to pray for Jerusalem.” the only human rights issue,” stat- Skylar Kogelschatz, a senior Christian who grew up in Nazareth, that there is a lot of opposition to Israel, moved to America at age 18 present Israeli policies. That’s why Members of the Lawrence com- ed Demler. “There is crisis going and former intern at the Council munity can join the movement on all around the world and they for the National Interest, intro- and has remained active in raising meeting in these kinds of settings awareness about the conditions — people to people — [is] impor- to end the conflict in Jerusalem are all interrelated. This is some- duced Lawrence to the “Jerusalem by becoming more knowledgeable thing Amnesty International works Women Speak” tour. facing Palestinians in Israel. tant to me.” Khoury urged Lawrence stu- Raja Khata, a Muslim about the issues. to address.” “This is a very important “The more educated Lawrence “This oppression and tragic issue that tends to get overlooked dents to strive to understand the Palestinian, currently resides in conflict: “Get more information America and goes home to visit students make themselves,” stated violence that creates dangerous because it’s been going on for so Kogelschatz, “the more likely they world instability has gone on for long,” said Kogelschatz. “People and share it with people who don’t her family every year. During her know it… college students of today travels, Khata experiences cruel are to share the knowledge with 60 years,” said Weir. “I’m hoping forget that these are real people family and friends. It is thousands that this generation of students just like us who are going through are the next generation [of] policy discrimination at security check- makers. [They] deserve to know points because she does not have of miles away but we should pay will be the one to bring peace and these struggles and conflicts.” attention to it like it was right next justice.” Alison Weir moderated the what’s going on.” an Israeli ID. Khoury also explained stu- Referring to instances in which door.” Trustees present at Lawrence Scholars in Law program Early Music groups showcase new collection Maija Anstine ‘most prestigious’ or biggest con- enjoy doing with legal work. “If it’s the trustees make good panelists Amy Sandquist Staff Writer servatory on the list of possible News Editor reading, you’re on the right track… for this first event, he explained, candidates for the collection. We I get joy from reading and analyz- “The trustees are really great for Students, faculty and com- were offered the collection because The Lawrence Scholars in Law ing the written word.” this audience. They are successful munity members interested in of the genuine student interest in program hosted its first event Oct. The panelists also pointed attorneys, they all love Lawrence, baroque music gathered Tuesday early music at the Con. Tonight’s 27. Four attorneys who are also out the numerous uses for a law and they are a very affable group.” evening Oct. 26 for the Early Music event is literally putting his collec- on the Lawrence University Board degree. “The better question,” Gerard sees law school as a via- at Lawrence event held in the tion in the hands of students!” of Trustees talked and dined with Weaver said, referring to those ble track for many Lawrence stu- Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Though there are plans to con- students interested in pursuing who wonder what they can do after dents, but he hopes that Lawrence The Lawrence University struct a display case for the instru- legal careers. law school, “is ‘what can’t I do with Scholars in Law will prompt stu- Collective of Early Music, a ments, Dean of the Conservatory William Baer ‘72, William a law degree?’” dents to consider their post-gradu- new umbrella organization for Brian Pertl stressed that “instru- Hochkammer ‘66, Jeffrey Riester After more discussion amongst ation plans, even if those plans do Lawrence early music groups, orga- ments that are merely used for dis- ‘70 and Pricilla Peterson Weaver the panelists, Gerard turned to stu- not include law school. nized the event. play are no longer musical instru- ‘69 gathered with students in the dents’ questions. Students asked “Clearly, law school is not the Olivia Quintanilla described ments,” and that he is excited to Hurvis Room to discuss their lives about dual-degree programs, the right direction for everyone, and the event as an “instrument pet- see “what sorts of music making as lawyers and to field students’ advantages and disadvantages we’d like to get that on the table ting zoo,” where shawms, baroque this collection will inspire.” questions. of pursuing other graduate work as well,” Gerard said. “We want oboes, crumhorns, recorders of The event also gave students Associate Professor of before law school and the logistics students to understand what the many sizes and a baroque cello an opportunity to learn more Economics David Gerard moder- of balancing a rewarding personal opportunity is and what the oppor- were displayed for view and for about the groups that LUCEM rep- ated the event, and after he asked life with a demanding career. tunity cost is.” use. resents: the Lawrence University the alumni to introduce them- Stacy Mara, director of devel- Angela Ting ‘11 was pleased Most of these instruments are Musicology Association, Lawrence selves, each of the alumni offered opment at Lawrence, was responsi- with the event. “I found it extreme- a part of the new James Smith Baroque, Harmonia and Alta a distinctly different perspective ble for planning the program. Mara ly helpful, especially for seniors,” Randolph Collection of Early Capella. The latter three groups about his or her career. spoke of future plans for Lawrence she said. “I liked that they encour- Winds, which Lawrence acquired offer performance opportunities The panelists talked about Scholars in Law, saying, “We plan aged us to really follow our pas- Aug. 4. The collection includes 21 for interested students, either their reasons for getting into the to offer a Lawrence Scholars in Law sions.” renaissance and baroque instru- vocally or on period instruments. legal profession and shared advice program at least once per term this Ting was relieved that the pan- ments as well as 250 pieces of “The idea is that students that they commonly give to pro- academic year. We already have elists encouraged students not to early wind music and many other would not have to feel committed spective law students. many alumni willing to participate rush into law school. “It does help books on early music. to just one ensemble, but rather, “What do you do to steal time?” in future events.” to know that I can hold on and Lawrence Baroque co-found- if they have diverse interests, feel asked Riester, prompting students Gerard described Wednesday’s think for another second,” she said er Katelin Richter explained, to contemplate linking what they event as “a proving ground and a with a smile. springboard.” Commenting on why “Lawrence was by no means the See Music on page 2

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2 NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 Lawrence hosts public forum to discuss Wisconsin politics Maggie Brickner tives Penny Bernard Schaber — a didates. is the eighth congressional district. dents. Some students noted for The Lawrentian Democrat from Appleton — and Some of the same corpora- All speakers agreed with that they attended because they Dean Kaufert, a Republican from tions have been sponsoring nega- Kaminski when he said that this were getting credit for a class. Common Cause in Wisconsin Neenah. During the two-hour tive advertisements against their process needs to be changed in Regardless of reasons for atten- hosted a public forum last Monday, forum, the speakers addressed a candidates’ opponents in elections. order to have “strong, competi- dance, Heck stressed the fact that Oct. 24 at the Warch Campus number of relevant topics and took Kaufert stated, “Most candidates tive, fair elections” in which voters attending small forums like these Center to bring to light some of questions from the audience. believe that negative advertise- “have a meaningful list of candi- can make a difference. the weaknesses of Wisconsin’s A major topic of discussion ments work.” dates when they go to poll.” Heck acknowledged that stu- election process. The event was was the large amount of money Kaufert believes that this In his parting words, Heck dent voting would be significantly titled “What Ever Happened to that is now going into candidates’ becomes problematic once candi- mentioned that often it only takes down from the 2008 presiden- Good Government in Wisconsin? campaigns. This is especially rel- dates who have just been through several purposeful letters, or a tial election, but he also noted And How Should We Fix It?” and evant to Lawrentians because this a race where “nothing is off lim- meeting with a single concerned that student participation in next was sponsored by the government year’s race in the eighth congres- its,” are then “supposed to work constituent “to let elected repre- week’s election is expected to be department, College Republicans sional district is projected to be together on legislation.” sentatives know that these things up from the comparable election and additional community groups. the most expensive district cam- Another issue addressed was matter.” Representatives Bernard in 2006. Associate Professor of paign in Wisconsin’s history. the redistricting that will take Schaber and Kaufert also pointed In explanation Heck stated, Economics David Gerard mediat- The panelists agreed that this place next year. Kaminski noted out that suggestions to solutions “2008 was an incredible year. The ed the forum. Panelists included is partially caused by a recent that redistricting is “a process that are always more effective than problem is that students are busy Andrea Kaminski from the League Supreme Court case, Citizens is traditionally done behind closed simply complaining about prob- and it [the 2010 election] seems of Women’s Voters, Jay Heck, exec- United v. Federal Election doors,” and panelists agreed that lems. like a negative election… the 2008 utive director of Common Cause Commission, which ruled that cor- this often results in gerrymander- Although there were approxi- election was about hope; hope Wisconsin, and state representa- porations were able to contribute ing. In fact, the only currently mately 40 people in attendance, always excites people more than large sums of money to fund can- competitive district in Wisconsin only about 10 of these were stu- fear does.”

Model United Nations celebrates United Nations Day “How they brought all of Music the different groups together Justin Jones Senior Foreign Service, focused on A common theme discussed into one venue was very effec- Staff Writer some of the lesser-known aspects throughout the event was that continued from page 1 tive,” continued Malm. of the United Nations’ mission in MUN is growing. Membership free to work in several According to Richter, Lawrence’s Model United his speech. Angela Ting ‘11, said has steadily increased over the of the groups within the collec- Lawrence Baroque hopes to put Nations hosted their second annu- Perina helped bring “a positive out- past few years and Zara Matthew, tive,” Richter said. on more collaborative events al United Nations Day celebration look to what the U.N. does… espe- MUN’s secretary, attributes the Richter also emphasized this year, much in the vein of Tuesday, Oct. 26. cially to the humanitarian work club’s growth to their increased that the groups “do not offer last spring’s “An Evening of United Nations Day celebrates that [they] take part in.” presence in the community. just opportunities for per- Baroque Dance” event, which the chartering of the UN. MUN Perina was the U.S. Ambassador Matthew said, “We’re growing formers, but also educators, incorporated not only perfor- used the holiday as an oppor- to Moldova and has served the because we’re actually active on arts managers, entrepre- mance but also dance and his- tunity to raise awareness about Foreign Service in many other posi- campus.” The group plans to stay neurs, researchers and more.” tory. their organization’s mission and tions as well. He and Assistant that way. She encouraged interested Richter explained the get members motivated for the Professor of Government and Ting commented, “We are actu- students to become fans of importance of the initiative. upcoming year. Stephen Edward Scarff Professor ally planning to expand [our] club LUCEM or Lawrence Baroque “There are really so many As part of the celebra- of International Affairs Jason in terms of membership and by on Facebook for updates. unique concert experiences tion, two speakers took the Brozek are currently teaching a doing more things on and off cam- For attendee Thomas Malm, that we could bring to the stage: Associate Professor of class on intervention and conflict pus.” the event “showed Lawrence’s Lawrence and Fox Valley com- Government and Edwin & Ruth resolution. The event had about 50 stu- commitment to starting early munities! This is really about West Professor of Economics and Skran, who has been the MUN’s dents in attendance, and plans for music at Lawrence,” and “made collaboration to bring this Social Science Claudena Skran and sponsor for the past 10 years or on-campus “simulations” and trips [students] want to participate” music to an audience in a his- Stephen Edward Scarff Memorial so, spoke specifically about MUN to conferences are already in the because of faculty involvement torically informed, relevant Distinguished Visiting Professor at and her plans for the organization, works. and the formal setting and and engaging way.” Lawrence Rudolf V. Perina. providing a general outline of the catering. Perina, a retired member of the club’s goals.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 VARIETY 3 The more you know: an easy dating guide Erik Wyse many times have you found your- over Mary Todd’s head. Now I want to take the time too eager. In discussion follow up Staff Writer self staring at someone realizing You want to quickly adopt pet to talk about a delicate subject: anything he or she says with an that your mouth is watering for names for each other — say after that of role-playing. It’s more than affirmative thumbs up or make a Most students come to a nice steak sandwich rather than the first date or sex magic hour. Pet likely that there will be a little comment on how good they look. Lawrence to try to successfully for some prime kissing action? If names are indeed the true markers hesitation to delve right into role- Sure, the teacher might be con- mate. I have been telling my fam- you continue to confuse the two of a healthy relationship. Some playing, but you have to dive into fused, but your potential mate will ily and friends for years that I you could either die of hunger or, potential names include “sweet the lake to get wet. undoubtedly melt like hot butter hope to meet a motivated young worse, get stuck with the wrong thang,” “honeysuckle,” “biscuit,” Pick a role that is challenging put in a microwave for 30 to 45 professional so that I can fulfill mate. “caramel apple fritters” and “small both mentally and physically — seconds. my destiny of becoming a trophy My advice: Find someone your falcon,” to name a few favorites. you want to push yourself, but After class wait around and husband. own size and then your ward- It’s also never too early to remember not to take yourself too ask if you can carry them to wher- Well, I have had no luck yet, but robe will effectively double. This create an ideal future for you and seriously. The best roles require ever they are going. This not only I’m not the only one trying. Dating will also make it easier to buy your honeysuckle of choice. You the use of elaborate costumes, will demonstrate your physical is the most dangerous game, no matching tracksuits, ride tandem could both be young profession- funny accents and props. Role- prowess but will also establish matter what anyone tells you. bicycles and have fake wrestling als having power lunches, drink- playing can be a great way to get both trust and solidarity with your Without a heart of stone you’re matches. ing Michelob Ultra and consuming more use out of past Halloween carriage. Hopefully this person was sure to get burned. The statistics Fun fact: Abraham Lincoln enough steak sandwiches to make costumes. not dropped as a child. tell us that nearly one half of all used to wrestle Mary Todd Lincoln Rodney Dangerfield blush. Maybe The real question now is, where I’d like to close now with a dates end in divorce. on the White House front lawn. He you’ll form a dynamic lounge-sing- does one find this lovely dove to short love poem I’ve just made up As a self-proclaimed romantic was quite the buck but she had ing duo and set Atlantic City on make sweet music to? If you can’t that you can feel free to use: I’m here to give you the tools you the tenacity of 10 pit bulls. People fire. You could become a world find anything on Craigslist, your As a steak on a plate need to find that special sweet would bring their wooden folding famous jazzercise couple — the best bet might be the classroom. I await your enveloping sauce thang. A major problem is confus- chairs from home in the hopes that possibilities are as limitless as Try not to sit too close to your I will always remember ing hunger with attraction. How President Lincoln might break it your bank accounts. person of interest lest you seem Remember the Alamo

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 Across the Pond: shopping on the streets of London Jasmine Peters-McClashie Victorian times, the Camden Lock for The Lawrnetian Market — not to be confused with Camden Market — is the place to London offers a unique shop- get vintage clothing and jewelry. ping experience, and I am not talk- One of the largest street shops ing about the luxurious Harrods in central London, the Portobello and Harvey Nichols stores, but the Road Market is the place tourists infamous street markets that sell go for antiques — locals go to everything from specialty soaps to Brick Lane for antiques and vintage vegetables. goods. The Brick Lane markets Embedded in the culture of sell anything and everything. Brick London are the endless street mar- Lane is also the epicenter of street kets, which date back to the 11th art in London. century. Browsing the markets is a Another one of my favorites great opportunity to study London is the Shepherd’s Bush Market culture and the demographics of located in White City — one of the the people who frequent the mar- predominantly African, Caribbean kets in that area. It’s also one and South Asian neighborhoods. of my favorite pastimes. Go to They have produce from overseas, Southbank Market in the theatre and a variety of clothes from saris district and you will find imported to knock-off Gucci. French cheese and bread, or head If you are an artist, the West to Shepherd’s Bush Market and Piazza of Covent Garden Market find cassava and Halal meat. has street performers to entertain With a national push to encour- you every afternoon. Good acts age people to lead healthier life- can draw huge crowds and the styles, the availability of street performers love to get audience markets in all 32 of London’s bor- members to help them. oughs that are open every day London is an expensive city, is a great public health example. but there’s no need to worry because there really are so many The most popular street markets Photo courtesy of Jasmine Peters-McClashie are Camden Market and Portobello cheap things to buy in London get a feeling of the spirit, diversity End a perfect day with a quick red double-decker bus and enjoy Road Market, followed closely by markets and so many fun things and electricity that runs through stop to buy a Chinese bun topped the view of a city come to life at Greenwich Market. you can do for free. By experienc- London. with sweet chili sauce, hop on the night. If you wanted to step back into ing just these few shops, one can Lawrence history From our kitchen to yours through the archives by Anneliese Abney, chef Pete Gilbert sible for a “hobo” parade — your Director of Seeley G. Mudd Library guess is as good as mine — at 10 a.m., which would lead the student body from the Chapel to It’s the beginning of fall term. Whiting Field where the games Sweet potato fries and kale chips The Lawrentian reports a “New would begin. First on the list was Record Expected in Enrollment” “interclass mixed doubles tennis with a larger-than-predicted fresh- matches.” I have been so excited about paprika man class. A new program has Each class would enter a team these two recipes since reading feel free to experiment with Method: started that brings together mem- with the juniors and seniors play- period, when I made them for spices: cumin, garam marsala, Preheat oven to 400 degrees bers of a local corporation with ing the winners of the freshman- dinner. They are the ultimate chili powder — whatever you Fahrenheit. students and faculty “in the way sophomore matches. An exhibition comfort foods, featuring some want! Wash and coarsely chop the of bringing industry and the aca- match was also held, featuring two excellent in-season veggies. I kale into 2- to 3-inch sections. demic world into closer touch.” A professors playing two students. thoroughly enjoyed them! Try Method: Place on a pre-oiled baking “Drive to Raise Money for Lawrence While the tennis was going on, pairing this with a nice veg- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees sheet and sprinkle a small Progresses in Appleton.” And a col- the annual senior-faculty baseball etable side dish — I made a Fahrenheit. amount of salt and pepper over umn reports that the “Library Gets game was played. Following the tomato salad from some of the Wash and dry sweet potatoes, the top. New Books.” game, lunch was served, “each last SLUG tomatoes I had — or then cut them into 1/4 inch- Put in the oven and bake for It is, of course, fall of 1930 and, class receiving lunch from its own use these as sides to a bigger thick wedges. 12-15 minutes, or until the kale those headlines notwithstanding, stand.” Faculty ate with students feast you’re planning. In a bowl, combine about 4 to 5 is crispy and slightly browned the biggest news on campus is but it’s not clear where they got Both dishes are super easy tablespoons olive oil and spic- — I found that I had to flip my that “All College Day” is to be a their food. and don’t require tons of prep es, then toss the sweet potato kale halfway through the bak- surprise. This big event was a proj- After lunch, the freshman work or kitchen time in general, wedges in the mixture until ing process. ect of the All College Club, a club women played the sophomore which is perfect for this point in well-coated. Serves 2 to 3. whose members consisted of the women in baseball, followed by the term. I hope you love them Spread on a baking sheet and entire student body. the annual tug o’ war and the “bag as much as I did and that they bake for 12 to 15 minutes or Guten Appetit! First organized in 1904, the rush” in which 16 men from each bring a little joy into your stress- until slightly crispy. club originally governed and regu- class vied for possession of four ful seventh and eighth week Eat! lated “the activities of the school, sand bags placed in the center of lives. Serves 3 to 4. that is, all college students.” the football field. Later, its purpose became simply The big event of the evening Sweet potato fries Kale Chips “the promotion and support of was the all-college dance, held in This recipe is inspired by I had totally forgotten how the major student extra-curricu- the brand-new Alexander Gym. Bus one of the first I ever made much I love kale chips. When lar activities.” The officers of the service was offered “for 10 cents from a book by Isa Chandra my roommate and I bought kale 15-member student senate also per person for a round-trip.” In Moskowitz titled “Vegan with a at the market, one of the Park served as officers of the club. honor of this big occasion, “girls Vengeance.” Easy, yummy and a Ridge Organics gave us the tip, All College Day was an annual have been granted 12 o’clock total crowd pleaser. And these and boy are we glad we took “day of reveling.” Traditionally, the hours” and busses were scheduled fries are baked, so you don’t his advice! date of All College Day was known to leave the dance in time “to have need to deal with tons of grease well in advance; this year the all girls in the dormitories by 12 or deep-fryers. Plus we all know Ingredients: “Senate plans to keep date of day o’clock.” that baking’s better for you, One bunch kale secret.” William Morton, president The surprise All College Day anyway. Olive oil of the All College Club, announced ended up taking place Thursday, Salt that at 8 a.m. on “some day” in late Sept. 25, 1930. The freshman Ingredients: Pepper September — one with a promising class won almost all the events 2 pounds sweet potatoes Optional: yesterday, my friend weather forecast — the Main Hall and the seniors clobbered the fac- olive oil Julia sprinkled some nutritional bell would be rung. Classes would ulty in baseball. The next day’s sea salt yeast on her Co-op kale dish. It be immediately canceled and the Lawrentian called it “the most suc- fresh ground pepper was delicious! Photo by Tara Atkinson day’s events would begin. cessful all-college day ever known Freshman men were respon- here.” THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 FEATURES 5 The man behind Björklunden: getting to know Ben Meyer Adam Cox his graduation from Lawrence in For most students, when the Staff Writer the spring of 2000. He earned a word “ opportunities” leaves Ben’s bachelor’s degree in theater and mouth it is generally understood Every visit to Björklunden has music, focusing on voice perfor- as a euphemism for “chores.” one thing in common: Ben Meyer. mance, though he added with a However, “the opportunities are He greets you when you come in chuckle that he’s also a “recovering part of what keep Bjórklunden the door, he tells of Björklunden trombonist.” free,” he explained. lore, he calls you for lunch and He took the job at Björklunden But Ben says it goes a little he gives you a warm good-bye on in 2001, following his wife’s job as further than that. “Groups who Sunday afternoon. He exudes posi- a string teacher in Door County. come up to Björklunden are often tive energy and patience, and he As the first student guest manager, people who don’ t always spend solves problems with enthusiasm Ben was creating the position as he time together. ‘Opportunities’ cre- and efficiency. worked. ate times for these students to Yes, for many of us the word “I was directed to ‘make work together.” “Björklunden” is synonymous with Björklunden run smoothly.’ There When asked about what he “that red-haired guy who is there was no one in the position before looks forward to each weekend, all the time,” but typically our me, so there was a lot of trial and Ben did not take long to answer: “I knowledge extends no further — error in the beginning,” he said. always look forward to the chapel though a few of us happen to know Until 2001, students and fac- tour. It’s such an amazing cre- that he’ s recently been sporting a ulty would come up to the lodge ation dedicated to peace, and it’ s goatee. and take care of it by themselves wonderful to share the history of As it turns out, Ben does not for the weekend, ostensibly leaving Björklunden.” live — as I had surmised — in a it in better shape than they had While Ben is not working at secret Björklunden apartment, but found it. “It didn’t really work,” the lodge on the weekends, he with his wife and two children in Ben said. keeps himself busy as a County nearby Sturgeon Bay. Over the first few years, he Board Supervisor. The Björklunden “In the summer I can ride my worked with the other staff at schedule allows him a lot of flexi- Photo courtesy of Naveed Islam bike to work, but otherwise it’s Björklunden to create and stream- blity and free time during the only a 20 minute drive,” said Ben. line the systems and routines with week to really commit himself to he loves his job. What about unruly of the students who come up here “It’s very convenient.” which students have become famil- the supervisor position, and more weekend visitors? “There is a small are very responsible and helpful.” He came to the job at iar. And, yes, he proudly created importantly, his family. minority with small problems,” he Bjórklunden relatively soon after the “opportunities.” With no reservations, Ben says said with a smile. “But 97.5 percent

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6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 Reading writes STAFF EDITORIAL stories about the psychological oddities of any number of people. But pick up Dan Brown’s “Angels and Demons” and “The DaVinci Code” and you will find Is this Lawrence? two books so rigidly plotted that chapter one of the first book and chapter one of the second book The public image of Lawrence University has undergone a number of changes. accomplish the same things. We The addition of the Warch Campus Center, remodeling of the website and the new are introduced to the murder plot, “This is Lawrence” video campaign have resulted in a more polished image. then we are introduced to the Yet these modifications have also brought the image of Lawrence closer to those murderer, then we are introduced of other institutions of higher learning. Whereas in previous years, dining, meeting to the main character. And we want to find out more. I clearly and leisure spaces were distributed throughout campus — encouraging students did because I read them both and to find the places that suited their individual needs and interests — many of these quickly. venues have now been consolidated into the Campus Center. The Campus Center is I don’t think that is art, a large, industrial building that has significantly reshaped the topography of cam- Magdalena Waz though. The pleasure of reading pus. While the building’s amenities are very useful, we find that its spaces are more Columnist shouldn’t rest on our being given impersonal than those it replaced. some piece of information to mull Upon entering the Campus Center, prospective students and other visitors to the For this week, I think I would over and waiting to be proven building will immediately notice a store selling Lawrence-themed apparel and gifts. like to change the title of my either right or wrong. It’s just a The prominence of the store and the increased sense of mainstream branding that column from “Reading Rights” to nice and quick way to get people to turn pages, to get people to comes with it contrasts with the modesty of the store it replaced. “Reading and Writing Rights” — buy books and to get those books The nature of the media featured on the remodeled Lawrence website has fur- or “Reading Writes,” to make the pun painfully obvious. I want to adapted into Hollywood movies. ther contributed to this image shift. Photos of construction projects and videos do this because we’ve spent some In an interview with the portraying what Lawrence “is” redirect attention towards a streamlined Lawrence time in my creative writing class advanced fiction class last winter experience, but Lawrence is in a transitory phase, and these are only examples of talking about the reader’s appetite term, Christopher Coake, a writer what Lawrence may become. Meanwhile, diverse places that have not yet receded and how the writer’s job is to whet who won a PEN literary award in completely from our consciousness are being marginalized. that appetite and then satisfy it. 2006, was asked about endings While we recognize the need for a public image, the corporatization of campus I find it hard to believe that to stories and when one should life and the homogenization of the Lawrence experience may detract from the char- this is how writing should func- cut them off. In response, Coake said that the reader always thinks acter of our university and its history as an institution that encouraged students to tion because it places emphasis they need more information, more shape and be shaped by a small but diverse community. on writing as a product and not as an art form. Let us take, for exam- resolution, more closure, but that ple, an imaginary story about a giving the reader what he or she blustery afternoon turning deadly wants does not always make for when a tree limb lands on top of the most compelling story — nor a dorm, crashes through the roof does it guarantee success. In other and kills a young student writing words, concerning oneself with a great novel. the appetites of the reader can “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy ends—for now In the first sentence, we are sometimes lead to a product less Alan Duff the pride of serving their country other sexualities should be dis- given all of this information. Do satisfying than one in its original Staff Writer that refused to acknowledge their criminated against when serving we keep reading? We already have — though slightly rough around orientation. their country. It allowed discrimi- the answers to our who, what, the edges — form. Though the law was effective nation against a group because of when and where. Do we care about The goal of a clever, success- As of Oct. 19, 2010, gays and at the time, allowing President unfounded biases. why? The tree limb killed the girl. ful and above all good writer, I lesbians can now openly serve in Clinton to keep his campaign The situation resembles the It doesn’t matter that there was a am told, is to present satisfying the United States Armed Forces. promise for LGBT citizens to serve same plight that other minorities large low-pressure system moving details to a reader in a cloaked For the first time in the history of in the military, Clinton never was were exposed to until President through the middle section of the way. The art is making a plot the United States, a person’s sexu- fully able to get across the ideal Harry Truman desegregated the country. as bulky as any of Dan Brown’s al orientation will no longer dictate bill. This was due in part to reports military in July 1948. Sexual pref- If we say that we wouldn’t disappear within the details. But whether or not they are allowed to from the Senate Armed Services erence should not come into con- read on, we privilege the plot over this striking a balance can eas- serve. Whether this policy lasts is Committee and certain elements sideration when an individual is the language or the way that this ily come at the expense of things the real question. of the public and senate. So a com- willing to serve, fight and die for information is presented to us. like language and even innova- The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, promise was reached that granted their country. What if we are given none of the tion. It makes more sense, in a Don’t Pursue” policy enacted in partial liberties. In 2007 at Columbia University, information in the first sentence? time of reading malaise, to push 1993 as a compromise between the The United States is a land Iranian president Mahmoud All we know is that “Polly opened the boundaries of what readers Senate Armed Services Committee of acceptance with a constitution Ahmadinejad infamously stated, her eyes after a long nap.” If we will accept as narrative than to and President Clinton has at last that guarantees our civil liberties. “In Iran we don’t have homosexu- say that we wouldn’t read on, we continue to present the same art- been overturned. When in place, Any person should be allowed to als like in your country...” This mark Polly as boring unless she is fully disguised story to give us the the Military Personnel Eligibility serve and protect the United States strikes an eerie resemblance to the dying or about to die. thrills we think we desire, but with Act of 1993 made it impossible from harm and as long as they are Military Personnel Eligibility Act Granted, this is a simplistic which we are clearly bored. for gays or lesbians to admit their physically able. They should not be of 1993, which on paper seems example and the opposite of a sexual orientation without being denied that sacred right. to state, “In the military, we don’t plot-driven story; a glut of details discharged from the United States Ultimately the Military have homosexuals.” We should that don’t amount to anything in military. Personnel Eligibility Act of 1993 strive to resemble freedom, not the end sounds just as unappeal- While military personal were didn’t change people’s sexual pref- ing. Described in a more flattering allowed to withhold their sexual erences, but neither did it mean light, these types of stories might preferences, they were still denied that gays, lesbians or people of See Policy on page 9 be called character sketches or

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Preventing binge drinking Anita Babbitt thought of getting drunk that Letter to the Editor Staff Writer many only really drink to get drunk. If 18 year-olds were given the right to go into a bar and order In the Oct. 22 edition of In addition, students dents already held respon- As young adults, many of us whatever drink they wanted, they The Lawrentian, staff writer who use the lab comput- sible for seating and room- look forward to the day when we would probably still want to drink Maija Anstine contributed an ers will experience faster ing problems for another finally turn 21 and can go out on as much as possible because they article titled, “Slow Internet speeds, since lab computers problem. the town and drink legally. The want to get that “happy feeling.” speeds continue to affect are given a higher priority. Finally, the issue is reality is, however, that a lot of I do believe that people should academic life at Lawrence.” The second major already being competently us do not wait until we are 21 learn their limits with drink- In the article, Anstine makes inaccuracy in the Oct. 22 addressed by members of to drink. Underage students often ing before they come to college. several questionable claims, article is the claim that ITS and the administration. drink on campus in secrecy so Otherwise once they get to cam- such as attributing slower the large freshman class Creating Facebook groups security or RLAs don’t catch them. puses they will tend to go over- speeds to the large freshman might be responsible for and making posters is not The need for secrecy drives some board and binge drink. class or that complaining slower Internet speeds. In going to make this process to do something that has become At many colleges in the U.S., about the issue will expedite fact, the Oct. 1 issue of the go any faster. a huge problem in colleges: binge there is a lot of sexual abuse its correction. Lawrentian dealt with this In fact, Lawrence has drinking. related to alcohol. In fact, accord- The claim that the issue, citing not “an ITS already ordered the infra- Many underage students feel ing to the New York State Coalition Moodle site is slow because staff member” as Anstine structure that will enable they have to get “wasted” before Against Sexual Assault, 50 percent of Internet speeds is incor- does, but Steven Armstrong, the upgrade to much faster they go to a dance party or while of sexual assaults at colleges are rect, and a talk with a knowl- director of ITS. Verbatim: internet speeds. According they are at a party. The need to associated with alcohol use. edgeable ITS member would “Even with the huge fresh- to Armstrong, Lawrence hide the alcohol makes people Colleges obviously understand have revealed that the cam- man class, the real culprit is should have 200 Mbps, or drink more alcohol more quickly. that binge drinking has become a pus Moodle servers have changing media habits.” double our current band- So instead of taking a few shots at huge problem. Some colleges have been having their own set Armstrong pointed the width, by the end of next a party, they take 10. responded by making their poli- of problems lately. Moodle blame at sites like YouTube, week. Binge drinking has serious cies about drinking stricter, while is run on an internal connec- Facebook and Hulu, where The article in the Oct. 22 consequences. In a 2008 survey, others want to make them looser tion, meaning that its traf- students from all classes are edition of The Lawrentian The New York Sun found that and allow more students to drink. fic is not shaped, throttled using more and more band- was poorly researched and more than 40 percent of college The drinking age is a very sticky or even sent off-campus. width per person. This fac- poorly cited, and it should students reported that they had issue and there are very good argu- Lawrence’s Internet speeds tual inaccuracy in Anstine’s not have been published at least one symptom of alcohol ments for both sides. In the end, have nothing to do with article is dangerous because under the heading “news.” abuse or dependence. Each year, I believe that the better course Moodle’s performance. it blames a group of stu- —Erty Seidel more than 500,000 college stu- would be to lower the drinking dents suffer injuries related to age to 18 so that young adults can drinking and about 1,700 die in learn how to handle alcohol before drinking-related accidents. going away to college. These statistics have made However, I am worried that colleges and universities across many young adults will not be Bridging the College Avenue gap the United States sit up and take responsible when given the right notice of how severe binge drink- to drink at an earlier age, and Conservatory. And I am proud siderable amount of time outside Deborah Levinson of the Conservatory. I picked of class. I may not be getting ing has become on campuses and that binge drinking won’t stop and for The Lawrentian many institutions have tried to might even increase. Just chang- Lawrence and it’s part of what I a single credit for being in an stop it. ing the drinking age is not a final picked. ensemble, but I’m not completely In July 2008, John McCardell, solution. Something also has to be However, I often feel, espe- uninvolved in the various orga- I like the Conservatory as former president of Middlebury done to teach young adults that cially when socializing with nizations on campus — some of much as the next person. Free con- College, started the Amethyst binge drinking can have dire and Con students, that my choice to which are related to academics or certs, visiting artists and constant Initiative, which has been joined even fatal consequences. study another academic subject require as much of a time commit- culture are all wonderful. And as by over 100 chancellors and presi- The most practical way of at Lawrence is less valid or less ment as a musical ensemble. a student at Lawrence, I have an dents of colleges and universities teaching young adults about binge worthwhile. I recall being told last According to the Lawrence appreciation for the hard work including Dartmouth, Duke, Ohio drinking and its effects, in my year that Conservatory students website, I’m not alone in my lack that goes into getting a degree in State and Ripon. The solution the opinion, is to urge parents to talk have to work a lot harder to get the of participation in the Con: only music performance or education. Amethyst Initiative proposes may to their children more about it. A same grades as college students. about a quarter of students on A lot of my friends are music stu- be surprising — these colleges are lot of parents do not like talking Maybe this is true. I’ve never campus are in the Conservatory. dents or at least in a choir. They urging their states to lower the to their children about that type of taken a class in the Con and prob- Yet sometimes it feels like the love the Con. drinking age from 21 to 18. thing because it is an uncomfort- ably never will. But it makes it a lot Conservatory is the school. There But honestly, I’m tired of being The college presidents who able subject, but if young adults harder for me to sympathize with are vocalists singing in every hall- asked what instrument I play or have joined this initiative believe were more aware about what binge Conservatory students when I feel way of every building. Musical hap- getting that condescending gaze that because young adults under drinking could do, maybe they I’m being looked down upon. They penings at the café occur regularly. when I tell someone I’m not in the the age of 21 are not allowed to would be more careful when drink- do work hard, I see it every day. My goal here is not to see how Conservatory and have no involve- drink, they want to drink more and ing themselves. Television stations But I work hard too. many people I can offend. But ment in any musical group. thus turn to binge drinking. They could also help young adults learn I wish that there was more there are students here who just I chose to come to Lawrence believe that lowering the drink- about binge drinking and its con- respect for those who choose not don’t have a vested interest in the because I liked the school. Our ing age to 18 would make young sequences by playing more service to partake in the various programs Conservatory. My Lawrence experi- Conservatory is a part of what adults more responsible with announcements about this behav- and ensembles offered in the Con. ence would be different without makes Lawrence special, and I’m alcohol and would prevent them ior. I made a choice not to pursue the Con, but I also don’t need glad it’s here. We have an endless from engaging in binge drinking. music and I’m very happy with it to directly shape my educa- amount of exposure to the arts Often things are more appealing to that. But now I want other people tion. I would appreciate if more of and a diverse group of students. young adults simply because they to see that too. Not everyone needs my peers would see that though Plus there just aren’t that many are forbidden. music to make his or her college the Conservatory is a wonderful colleges that have a Conservatory There is a problem with this experience valuable and fulfilling. piece of Lawrence, it’s not the but no graduate school attached. theory, however. Many people I still take classes, have work only important part of a Lawrence We should be proud of our our age are so obsessed with the and am expected to put in a con- education.

“Sitting in the caf’ “Oh, what a night here Talking to my friend Tara As we ponder life and love The opinions expressed in Making real haiku.” We realize the truth.” these editorials are those of the students, faculty —Aric Lee —Alex Griepentrog and community members who submitted them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opin- ions piece except for the staff editorial, which repre- sents a majority of the edi- torial board. The Lawrentian “I walk with my scarf welcomes everyone to “Seventh week is hard submit their own opinions Aiming to stay warm and dry I really need a break now Shoeless people — Why?” using the parameters out- The term needs to end." lined in the masthead. —Marvanna Avery-Cash — Katrina Boston THE LAWRENTIAN

8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 Foreground, not background: in defense of jazz music Sam Lewin often good background music. It band through improvisation, they Jazz is also exciting because it is porates a wide range of influences Staff Writer can be relaxing and may not be as create an overwhelming feeling. constantly evolving. Contemporary and constantly pushes boundaries. attention grabbing as a pulsating For example, listen to the first jazz incorporates numerous non- While it is perfectly okay to lis- When my cousin called and hip-hop beat. However, actually 10 seconds of a John Coltrane jazz elements and blurs the lines ten to jazz as background music, asked me to make her a jazz listening to jazz can be extremely or Charles Mingus tune. Coltrane between jazz and other genres. jazz is exciting and it is worth mix, I was thrilled. I love introduc- rewarding and exciting. often sounds as though he is yell- Pianist Robert Glasper and drum- actually listening to. It may be ing people to jazz and it’s not Improvisation is one of the ing through his saxophone, while mer Chris “Daddy” Dave play with easier to start with something something I get to do very often. main facets that set jazz apart Mingus and his ensembles have the the rapper Mos Def. funky, like Herbie Hancock’s “Head However, I became slightly less from other forms of music. These energy of a freight train. The hip-hop producer J Dilla Hunters” or Medeski Martin and excited when she explained that musicians compose in the moment For a more recent example, has influenced numerous jazz Wood’s “End Of The World Party she wanted to listen to the mix and their improvisations reflect a check out any recording with drummers, and many hip-hop pro- (Just In Case).” while studying, because she can host of factors such as personality, the drummer Brian Blade. Blade ducers sample jazz tunes. And But try to challenge yourself “zone out” to jazz. I first tried to emotion, humor, experience and may play almost inaudibly in one perhaps most impressively, jazz sometimes by listening to some- convince her that she may appre- possibly even something as simple moment, but will then play epic pianist Herbie Hancock’s album thing more out there, like Eric ciate jazz while “zoning in,” but as the lighting in a room. fills on the toms and compliment of Joni Mitchell songs, “River: The Dolphy’s “Out To Lunch” or the gave up after I finally realized that All of these factors make jazz them with overpowering cymbal Joni Letters,” won the Grammy Wayne Shorter Quartet’s “Beyond people often associate jazz with unpredictable, personal and emo- crashes. Indeed, Blade’s playing Award for Album of the Year in the Sound Barrier.” Rather than background music. tional — at least when it is played is so emotional that he can often 2008. “zoning out,” simply open your This association makes sense. well. When jazz musicians impro- be heard yelling during climactic Jazz’s inclusiveness shows ears and enjoy jazz’s emotion, Jazz is the background music of vise in the context of a grooving sections. It is impossible to appre- that it is not an archaic art form improvised interaction, beauty choice in many fancy restaurants and swinging band and interact ciate this raw emotion if jazz is best suited for cocktail parties and and excitement. It can be a pretty and elevators nationwide, and it is with the other musicians in that relegated to background music. malls. Instead, it is dynamic, incor- rewarding experience.

getting used to. The trumpet-filled rim clicks in “Victory” and the “Stranded” is about as sad as songs subdued hi-hat groove in “All My New in music: The Walkmen’s “Lisbon” get — Leithauser laments, “But Great Designs” both provide great the similarities go. The Walkmen hearing the thundering “Angela the words aren’t coming through examples of this unexpected style occupy a vastly different sonic Surf City” at Lollapalooza over the / And I’m stranded and starry- on “Lisbon.” territory than the thickly-textured summer, I immediately decided to eyed” in the chorus — but you In a 2008 interview with Modern Brooklyn brooders in The National. check out their new record when it wouldn’t know it by the grandi- Drummer magazine, Barrick cited On “Lisbon,” like many of The came out in September. ose, all-encompassing horn section the band members’ split living sit- Walkmen’s other releases over Opening with drummer Matt saturating the song. uation — between Philadelphia and the past decade, the instrumenta- Barrick’s thundering snare drum Unexpected moments like this New York City — as the impetus tion is sparse and the vocals are roll, the tune highlights the band’s really make The Walkmen stick out for his non-traditional style. While delivered in Hamilton Leithauser’s unique approach to songwriting from every other band specializing separate, keyboardist Walt Martin reedy tenor. and Barrick’s non-traditional time- in sad bastard songs. One of the acts as drummer, and according Yet somehow “Lisbon” sticks keeping. highlights of “Lisbon” is a sincere- to Barrick, his “off-the-wall ideas out from any of their past three Rather, playing his sped-up ly-titled tune called “Woe Is Me,” sometimes creep into my parts.” Photo courtesy of The Walkmen releases thanks to the warm, crisp sock hop groove on floor tom in which Leithauser’s mopey lyrics The Walkmen aren’t going to sound that hangs over all 11 tracks or hi-hat the whole time, Barrick are undercut by the song’s pseudo make the next bouncy summer Tom Pilcher surf rock bounce and Maroon’s jam, and they probably won’t play Arts & Entertainment Editor and the impressive songwriting. It leaves out any trace of cymbals also doesn’t hurt that the quintet until the band reaches the chorus, circular guitar figures. at an Obama rally anytime soon throws in a few tunes reminiscent which threatens to careen out of Barrick’s atypical approach to either, but these New Yorkers On the surface, The National of what most fans consider their control the whole time. Though timekeeping behind the drums also have some pretty interesting tricks and The Walkmen have quite a few best song, the charging, careening simple, the move highlights Paul accounts for The Walkmen’s unex- up their sleeve. If The National’s similarities: both are quintets led and cathartic anthem “The Rat” Maroon’s chiming guitar melody in pected sound. Rather than relying music is too orchestrated and by charismatic lead singers, both from their 2004 breakout “Bows + the verses, a contrast to the milita- on traditional backbeats, Barrick restrained for your tastes, you’ll no hail from New York, both tend to Arrows.” ristic pulse of Barrick’s drumming. populates his playing with mara- doubt appreciate The Walkmen’s write pretty depressing songs and Admittedly, this cathartic, no- However, The Walkmen’s cas used as sticks, dense floor tom unhinged, unusual and ultimately both released stellar new albums holds-barred sound initially drew sound is more diverse than charg- rolls and parts that tend to follow warm sonic blend. There’s not real- this year. me to the band, and to “Lisbon” ing anthems, and this more melan- the guitar melodies more close- ly anything else like it. However, that’s about as far as itself before it was released. After choly side of the band takes some ly than anything else. Clattering

A farewell to charm: LCD Soundsystem brings final tour to Milwaukee with Hot Chip

Ben Levine songs from their latest album, proved to be the most emotional Staff Writer “One Life Stand,” including “I Feel performance of the show. This Better,” “One Life Stand” and “Take moving song authentically detail- LCD Soundsystem and Hot It In.” They blended the newer cuts ing the loneliness of the modern Chip took the stage at The Eagles with older fan faves like “Shake a era was fully realized under the Ballroom in Milwaukee Oct. 22. Fist” and “Over And Over” to pro- concert lights. It’s a song that This tour marks the possible end duce a well-rounded set. It would makes you think about where you of full-length albums and tours have been nice to hear some of are and where you’ve been. At from LCD, and the band came the quieter tracks from previous that moment, you could tell that fully prepared to give one hell of albums, but given the limited set both the band and the crowd were a send off. time, and their role as opening act, grateful to be where they were, Hot Chip showed experience I was thoroughly satisfied. when they were. and talent with their solid opening LCD Soundsystem, however, Murphy and company ended performance. While they weren’t proved themselves worthy of top their regular set with “Yeah,” one headlining, most of the crowd billing with an absolutely spectacu- of LCD’s earliest releases. Murphy knew and loved their music, creat- lar performance. The show opened screamed his heart out on this ing a wonderful atmosphere that with the punching “Dance Yrself track and created a frenzied atmo- set the tone for the rest of the Clean,” the opening track off the sphere that had the crowd scream- night. new album “This Is Happening.” ing right along with him. Watching the English quintet As the track took its time to build, Murphy himself was on top Photo courtesy of LCD Soundsystem play together is simply a lot of you could feel the crowd waiting of his game. He embraces his on- james Murphy of LCD Soundsystem was a captivating front man. fun. When you see the guys trad- in anticipation for the heaviest stage role as front man, skillfully ing instruments, lead vocals and of drops, where the funky main using his vocals and performance To top it all off, the light LCD capped off the night with knocking out four part harmonies, drum groove kicks in. Drop it did, to engage the audience at an show was superb. It was clean the beautiful “Home.” Put simply, you get a real sense of each musi- and the crowd was immediately emotional level. I’ve always felt and beautiful, fully supporting the it was perfect. It’s sad to think that cian’s contribution to the band’s hooked. James Murphy, the cre- that his lyrics are very direct and music. The rig was quite power- this may be LCD’s last album and overall sound. They obviously ative force behind the band, now force listeners to confront them- ful, as impressive as any I’ve seen. tour. If that is the case, the band’s enjoy themselves and each other had our undivided attention. selves whether they like it or not. The band employed solid colors Milwaukee performance was the onstage, and you can’t help but All three of LCD’s albums Murphy’s performance captured to paint the stage with whatever ideal way to say both goodnight feel the joy. were well represented in the show. the spirit of those lyrics and trans- atmosphere they needed, but also and goodbye. Hot Chip’s setlist was high The single “Daft Punk Is Playing formed what could have been just utilized robos and strobes to take energy and got the crowd dancing At My House” was fun and redi- a fun dance party into something the show up a level when the immediately. They mostly played aled the energy. “All My Friends” else, something more. music demanded. THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Iris Out: Willis, Malkovich and Mirren hit the mark with new film “Red” maintained his success. Now 55 Philadelphia.” On the show, one Finally, Victoria — Helen also retired and over 60. years old, Willis is as big as ever. of the characters, Mac, devises Mirren — functions as the mus- The resulting film is a In 2007, director Len Wiseman and a plan and tells the others their cle. The muscle is the character more self-reflexive version of Willis revived the “Die Hard” series group roles. The roles, he says, that helps the members of the Sylvester Stallone’s recent “The with its first new film in 12 years, are based on past groups, such as group get what they want through Expendables.” Unlike Stallone’s and unlike many sequels it stood the Ghostbusters, The A-Team and strength, or in the case of “Red,” film, “Red” draws attention to the in the same class as the original Scooby Doo. weapons. fact that the protagonists are old trilogy. In those 12 years, Willis As the character with the love The opening sequences of and past their peak instead of starred in such noteworthy films interest, Willis’ character Frank “Red” work quite well. In these completely ignoring this poten- as “Twelve Monkeys,” “The Fifth Moses is “the looks.” He gets what scenes, Moses sits alone in his tially comedic aspect. Element” and “The Sixth Sense.” he wants because of his looks. In house making phone calls to The film is quite a departure Willis’ new film “Red,” directed the film, he is romantically con- Sarah. The two chat about romance from the graphic novel created by by Robert Schwentke, is another nected with Sarah — Mary-Louise novels and avocados. The scenes Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. hit. While many may write off the Parker of “Weeds” — a customer are so successful because they set While the novel has a serious tone, film as a generic action film, I’m service agent who he meets over up the film as a romantic comedy, the film remains comic through- here to tell you that they could not the phone. only to have that notion shattered out, mostly because of Marvin, be more incorrect. “Red” maintains Joe, played by Morgan when Moses is attacked by armed who keeps the laughs coming the perfect balance of action and Freeman, is “the brains.” Generally, men — whom he easily kills. every scene he is in. Photo courtesy of the film “Red” comedy, which is never an easy the brains role is the smartest in The plot of “Red” is generic, “Red” ranks high among Willis’ feat for a director and screenwriter the group and devises the plans. but it works. Moses, a retired CIA best films. It is easily his stron- Micah Paisner to accomplish. Part of the reason Marvin, played by a scene- agent who is deemed “Red,” or gest performance since 2004’s “Sin Staff Writer this blending of genres works so stealing John Malkovich, is “the “retired, extremely dangerous,” is City.” Without giving away the end- well is the star-studded cast. wild card.” The wild card is always targeted, so he gathers his old ing, I’ll just say that a sequel is a For the past 22 years, Bruce In analyzing the protagonists, the character that provides humor. team to help him figure out why. possibility. As long as Willis and Willis has been a staple of I’m going to use the paradigm The character is usually crazy in As Joe says of this move, “We’re Malkovich return, it could work. Hollywood action films. Unlike used on one of my favorite televi- some way, and it’s never easy to getting the band back together.” And we already know Willis can many other such stars, he has sion shows, “It’s Always Sunny In tell what they are capable of. The other members of the team are make good sequels.

most likely to follow, as it Policy cannot be allowed for a single circuit court judge to reverse Artist Spotlight: Tom Coben continued from page 6 the entire country’s policy. An oppression. appeal will most likely send Why this military policy Phillip’s ruling all the way to has been an issue for so long Supreme Court for consider- Andrew LaCombe is of course understandable, ation and the question of gays Staff Writer but this is a welcome change and lesbians being allowed to that will allow a person of openly serve will finally be Lawrentians are pretty cre- any sexual orientation to show answered in the eyes of the ative when it comes to finding that they, too, are proud to whole nation. ways to spend their vacation serve in the armed forces and But at least for a short time, and junior Tom Coben fight to protect the very liber- time, another civil liberty is is no exception. He spent five ties that should say it is okay enacted in the United States, weeks of his summer in the to be gay. a land where freedom from Philippines exploring and Virginia Phillips, a discrimination exists. Thanks shooting video in caves. California district court judge, to the efforts of Judge Virginia This trip was a part of the held a similar mindset when Phillips, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t filmmaker’s largest undertak- she ruled that the 1993 policy Tell, Don’t Pursue” policy ing to date: a documentary violated citizens’ right of free- has been overturned. The promoting cave conservation dom of speech and the right Pentagon has stated that for in the Philippines. The idea to petition. Though it is the the time being military recruit- for this project was present- right ruling, an appeal from ers are not to deny applicants ed to Coben by his adviser, the Obama Administration is based on sexual orientation. Associate Professor of Biology Jodi Sedlock. The two worked with fellow Lawrence student Paul Senner and a field team of native scientists. “We surveyed about 20 caves on Siquijor — a CAMPUS BARBER SHOP small island province of the Philippines — and I docu- BRAD HIETPAS Prop. mented everything on cam- Photo by Justin Jones Located on the corner of WASHINGTON and era,” Coben explained. “We interest in film. Lawrence” contest by creating DURKEE also conducted a lot of inter- “In eighth grade, I had a a video about LU track and views with local people and lot of fun making goofy vid- field. Coben is now the stu- Phone 920-739-1805 government officials.” eos with friends — a lot of dent cameraman for the “This Coben, who is pursuing claymation,” Coben recalled. is Lawrence” video series that Appleton, WI a major in environmental “We entered some movies into appears on the Lawrence web- studies and an interdisciplin- our high school film festival. site. ary area in film studies, was I really became interested in In addition to his involve- behind the camera for most of the behind-the-scenes aspects ment in film on the Lawrence the trip. He compiled about 15 after watching some videos campus, Coben also runs for hours of video. about the creation of the ‘Lord the cross country and track “I was usually sent into of the Rings’ movies. It made teams. But his film interests the caves first, which result- me start to appreciate how extend to these groups as ed in some great footage of much work goes into films well: Every year, Coben pro- bats running into the camera, like that.” duces a fun movie with his but I was also pooped on a Currently the vice teammates. The series, called lot,” said Coben. “There were president of the Lawrence “Gun,” shows off Coben’s self- lots of disgusting bugs and University Film Production described “goofy” style by some hazardous climbs in the Club, Coben has also partici- spoofing action movie conven- caves.” pated in both of the film- tions and exploiting special The documentary, which making competitions hosted effects. will be completed by April as by Lawrence. He and Rosie You can check out some part of an independent study, Graber won second place in of Coben’s work by visiting will be presented to scientists the “Sustainable Lawrence” his YouTube channel — tomc- in the Philippines. While this competition. oben — or by attending an project has been very enjoy- As if that weren’t enough, LU Film Production Club Film able for Coben, he still really Coben and Amelia Sancilio Festival, which happens at the loves to make traditional mov- took first place in the “This Is end of every term. ies, which sparked his initial THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 NBA 2010-2011: Orlando on top but Miami in Finals Lawrence University

Greg Peterson — before slipping past the Bulls coach Larry Brown’s temper — in recent weeks, expanded to the Co-Sports Editor in six games. Thankfully for all of this is a team that will give the level of faking an injury to give us newly-christened LeBron hat- Celtics a run for their money in a specific teammate more play- The NBA season starts this ers, though, the Lakers look very the first round of the playoffs. ing time. That’s just too much week, so here’s the first part of a capable of winning the NBA Finals Look for that series to go to Game crazy for this team to go anywhere two-issue look at all 30 teams and in six games. Six despite the Celtics’ obvious unless Arenas finally gives up and their chances this season. We’ll superiority. signs with a Turkish team. start with a look at the Eastern Conference, where the top three 4. Chicago Bulls (41-41 last sea- teams remain Orlando, Boston and son, eighth in Eastern Conference, 8. Philadelphia 76ers (27-55 12. Cleveland Cavaliers (61-21 last LeBron James’s team — but the lost to Cleveland in first round) last season, T-twelfth in Eastern season, first in Eastern Conference, order has changed: Returning players: PG Derrick Conference) lost to Boston in conference semi- Rose, C Joakim Noah Returning players: SG Andre finals) Standings 1. Orlando Magic (59-23 last sea- Key additions: PF Carlos Iguodala, PF Elton Brand Returning players: C Anderson son, second in Eastern Conference, Boozer, SG Kyle Korver Key additions: PG Evan Turner, Varejao Football lost to Boston in conference finals) Key losses: PG/SG Kirk Hinrich head coach Doug Collins Key additions: none of conse- MWC O'All Returning players: C Dwight Key losses: C Samuel Dalembert quence Howard, PG Jameer Nelson, SG It just kills me to see Hinrich Key losses: SF LeBron James Carroll 5-2 6-2 Vince Carter go — Kirk, you’ve been a class act Doug Collins is this good at Ripon 5-2 6-2 Key additions: PG Chris Duhon ever since your time as a Jayhawk. rebuilding teams. Honestly. The The only things that will keep Illinois College 5-2 5-3 Key losses: none But even with Hinrich gone and ‘Sixers can make the playoffs this the Cavaliers afloat this year are St. Norbert 5-2 5-3 LeBron, Bosh, Wade, Amar’e year if Collins works his magic the play of young forward J. J. Grinnell 4-3 5-3 Orlando is definitely the deep- Stoudemire and Joe Johnson sign- and the newly drafted Turner lives Hickson and the burning rage of Beloit 4-3 4-4 est team in the conference — and ing elsewhere, the Bulls did quite up to his reputation. They’ll get owner Dan Gilbert. Don’t expect Monmouth 4-3 4-4 probably the NBA. J. J. Redick well in the offseason, even picking absolutely smashed by Orlando in much here. Strike that, actually Knox 1-6 1-7 would be starting for the Bulls if up a solid new head coach in Tom four games — who on this team — expect a huge amount from Lake Forest 1-6 1-7 that trade had gone through, but Thibodeau. I’ll admit that this is a can stop Howard inside? — but I Gilbert, who never fails to explode Lawrence 1-6 1-7 he’s not even one of the seven biased pick, but I think the Bulls think Philly is looking at a 15-game in Comic [Sans] fashion. best players on the Magic. With 10 will get past Scott Skiles’s Bucks improvement. Men’s soccer returning players from last year in five games before upsetting the MWC O'All and the only team to finish ahead Magic in an epic series. Just after 13. Detroit Pistons (27-55 last of them, Cleveland, absolutely the Magic’s season ends, though, 9. New York Knicks (29-53 season, T-twelfth in Eastern Carroll 8-1-0 10-6-1 dismantled by “The Decision,” the magic will end for the Bulls, last season, eleventh in Eastern Conference) Ripon 7-1-0 10-6-1 Orlando could definitely win the and Wade will lead his Heat past Conference) Returning players: C Ben Lawrence 6-2-0 9-5-1 conference. However, after they his old hometown team. Returning players: SF Danilo Wallace, SG Ben Gordon, SF Grinnell 6-2-0 8-6-2 demolish the 76ers, I see Orlando Gallinari Tayshaun Prince St. Norbert 4-5-0 6-11-0 going out in a seven-game confer- Key additions: PF Amar’e Key additions: C Greg Monroe, Lake Forest 3-4-0 10-6-0 ence semifinal as Joakim Noah 5. Milwaukee Bucks (46-36 last sea- Stoudemire, PG Ray Felton SG Tracy McGrady Beloit 3-5-0 8-8-0 holds his own on the boards and son, sixth in Eastern Conference, Key losses: PF David Lee, PG Key losses: PF Jonas Jerebko Monmouth 3-5-0 4-11-0 All-NBAer Howard can’t produce. lost to Atlanta in first round) Chris Duhon Illinois College 1-7-0 3-14-0 Returning players: SG John Honestly, who cares about the Knox 0-9-0 2-15-1 Salmons, C Andrew Bogut Despite the additions of Pistons? I didn’t like them when 2. Boston Celtics (50-32 last sea- Key additions: SF Corey Stoudemire, Felton, Timofey they were good, and I don’t like Women’s soccer son, fourth in Eastern Conference, Maggette Mozgov and Anthony Randolph, them now — but they’re just not MWC O'All lost to Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Key losses: PG Luke Ridnour the Knicks are going to miss the talented enough for me to hate Finals) playoffs this year — they’re not them. This is an incredibly boring Carroll 8-1-0 12-5-0 Returning players: PF Kevin The pick of Milwaukee over ready to make a jump under coach team, even with McGrady, and I Lake Forest 6-1-0 10-6-0 Garnett, PG Rajon Rondo Atlanta is largely due to my respect Mike D’Antoni. They’ll still be don’t think the horrible chemistry St. Norbert 6-3-0 8-8-1 Key additions: C Shaquille for Scott Skiles — there’s a lot of the best team in the city, though, in the locker room will help. Monmouth 5-2-1 9-5-3 O’Neal, C Jermaine O’Neal scoring potential on this team, despite Mikhail Prokhorov’s antics Lawrence 5-2-1 6-7-1 Key losses: SG/SF Tony Allen but there are too many shoot- in Jersey. Grinnell 4-4-0 6-10-0 ers and they’ll have to learn to 14. Indiana Pacers (32-50 last sea- Ripon 3-5-0 4-13-0 I can’t bring myself to root for share. Skiles knows how to coach son, tenth in Eastern Conference) Knox 2-7-0 7-11-0 Boston, but there’s something to defense, though, so if the offense 10. New Jersey Nets (12-70 Returning players: SF Danny Beloit 0-7-1 3-12-1 be said for the moves they made jells, good things will happen. last season, fifteenth in Eastern Granger, C Roy Hibbert Illinois College 0-7-1 2-12-2 over the summer. While most of The question: Who will step in for Conference) Key additions: PG Darren the moves can be explained by Brandon Jennings when he has an Returning players: PG Devin Collison, SF Paul George Volleyball Boston’s desire to add more appar- off night or a meltdown? Harris Key losses: PF Troy Murphy MWC O’All ently-Irish players to their depth Key additions: see below, PF chart — a quest that should have Derrick Favors, PG Jordan Farmar, I really look forward to seeing St. Norbert 6-1 21-7 stopped with Luke Harangody — 6. Atlanta Hawks (53-29 last sea- head coach Avery Johnson the Pacers improve in the next cou- Monmouth 7-2 18-10 it’s clear that Boston is gearing son, third in Eastern Conference, Key losses: SG Courtney Lee ple of years — as George, Hibbert Lake Forest 5-2 13-14 up for an NBA Finals against the lost to Orlando in conference semi- and Collison gain experience, the Beloit 4-2 14-11 Lakers. As much as it kills me finals) The Nets are this high for two core of those three and Granger Ripon 4-3 13-16 to say, the Celtics look likely to Returning players: SG Joe closely related reasons: Prokhorov, will get stronger and stronger. I’ll Carroll 4-4 17-10 lose to the Heat in the conference Johnson, PF Josh Smith their crazy Russian billionaire of a pick the Pacers to make the play- Grinnell 4-5 10-14 semifinal. Key additions: none head coach, and Carmelo Anthony, offs in 2012-2013 but not yet... Lawrence 3-4 12-14 Key losses: none who is looking to be traded some- not until they get more depth and Illinois College 2-7 6-18 where from his current home with experience on the team. Knox 0-9 5-18 3. Miami Heat (47-35 last season, The Hawks’ offseason consist- the Denver Nuggets. If Prokhorov fifth in Eastern Conference, lost to ed mostly of two things: resigning lives up to his past level of cra- Boston in first round) Joe Johnson to a six-year deal… ziness — which, for the record, 15. Toronto Raptors (40-42 Returning players: SG Dwyane and sulking about their ugly elimi- includes a professionally produced last season, ninth in Eastern Wade nation in four games at the hands video of the six-foot-eight magnate Conference) Key additions: SF LeBron of the Magic. With all of the top water-skiing — the Nets roster will Returning players: C Andrea James, PF Chris Bosh four teams in the conference look different at the end of the Bargnani Statistics are courtesy of Key losses: almost every other improving, this was not the season season. Key additions: SG Leandro www.lawrence.edu and www. midwestconference.org player on the 2009-10 roster to tread water, but this is still a Barbosa team with a lot of talent. Key losses: PF Chris Bosh, SF and are current as of October 27, 2010. As of writing, the Heat stand 11. Washington Wizards (26-56 Hedo Turkoglu at 0-1, with a loss to the Celtics in last season, fourteenth in Eastern their season opener. So they won’t 7. Charlotte Bobcats (44-38 Conference) This was a mediocre team be going undefeated. Still, there’s last season, seventh in Eastern Returning players: SG Gilbert with Bosh, and they didn’t really something to be said for playing Conference, lost to Orlando in first Arenas replace his and Turkoglu’s scoring two of the top five players in the round) Key additions: PG John Wall, presence with anything of note. NBA in the same lineup, and Bosh Returning players: PF Tyrus PG/SG Kirk Hinrich, C Yi Jianlian, The Raptors might have the fun- is no slouch. My prediction is that Thomas, PG D. J. Augustin SF Josh Howard niest-sounding lineup in the NBA, the Heat start slow, losing four Key additions: C Kwame Brown Key losses: SG Randy Foye with Barbosa, Bargnani, DeMar of their first 10 games, but finish Key losses: PG Ray Felton, C DeRozan, Jarrett Jack and the strong and claim the three-seed Tyson Chandler The Wizards have improved deceptively funny-sounding Sonny behind Orlando and Cleveland. In a ton since last year, and Wall’s Weems, but that’s about the only the playoffs, Miami will knock off The young talent on the going to put on a show en route category in which they’ll be near Atlanta in five games and Boston Bobcats will need to step up to to finishing second in the Rookie the top of the standings. LET’S GO in seven — LeBron won’t choke replace Felton and Chandler, but of the Year voting behind Blake in that series because he doesn’t even with the possible dysfunction Griffin of the Clippers. However, VIKES! need to do all of the work himself — inconsistency from Thomas, Arenas’s ridiculous antics have, THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 SPORTS 11 Volleyball wins big over weekend Jon Mays games-to-none lead by winning the The Vikings, however, were Athletes of the week Staff Writer following game 25-23. able to rally in the remaining two The Vikings’ only slip-up was games to secure the victory and The Lawrence University vol- in the third game, when they nar- the weekend sweep. Bohrer once by Alyssa Onan leyball team welcomed Monmouth rowly lost by a score of 25-22, again led the Vikings with a game- and Illinois Colleges to Alexander but they bounced back to top the high 20 kills on 41 attempts. Gymnasium last weekend, where Fighting Scots 25-20 in the fourth McLain was just behind her the team turned in its most impres- and final game. Bohrer converted with 19 kills, and McLeod had 44 Annie Kaiser: Women’s soccer sive games of the season. on 18 of her 36 kill attempts, and set attempts. Freshman Kathleen sophomore Shannon McLain added Rowland led Lawrence with 22 Junior Clare Bohrer had 18 kills What is the best memory as the Vikings handed top-ranked 12 kills for the Vikings, who were digs. paced by 28 sets from freshman The Vikings, who have essen- that you have from your Monmouth its first conference loss LU soccer career? of the season. The second game Diane McLeod. tially been eliminated from play- The following day, the Vikings off contention, have nonetheless Believe it or not, my of their doubleheader was much best memory is last sea- closer, but Lawrence still managed looked ready to run away with continued to fight hard against another match, this time against the conference’s top teams. This son’s loss to number-one- to squeak out a victory against ranked Carroll in the semi- Illinois College in five games. Illinois College (6-17, 2-7 MWC). weekend Lawrence will take on Lawrence opened up the match Beloit before hosting the Lawrence finals of the conference The Vikings (11-14, 3-4 tournament. After losing MWC) came out on fire against with a 25-20 victory in the first Triangular, in which they will face game, but followed that up by off against Lake Forest and non- to them 7-2 earlier in the Monmouth (17-10, 6-2 MWC), win- season, our nail-biting 2-1 ning the first game by a margin of losing the next two games 25-18, conference foe UW-Stevens Point 26-24. to finish out the season. loss in the last seconds 25-13. Lawrence then took a two- of the game showed how much we improved as a team and that we had a huge potential for success Men’s hockey opens season with win coming into this season. Erik Borresen end of the period. Vikings, tying the score 4-4 with an Staff Writer Freshman Paul Zuke scored for unassisted goal at 10:44. What are the team’s goals Photo courtesy of Annie Kaiser the Vikings just one minute into After the Vikings’ Reijo Whalin for the remainder of the the second period, but Stevens was sent off for checking from season? The Lawrence men’s hockey We expect to win every game. Being ranked fifth in the confer- team opened up their season last Point returned the favor scoring behind at 16:49, Scurfield played at the five-minute mark, tying the the hero’s role scoring a short- ence, the team knew we wanted to exceed those expectations, and Saturday night with a 5-4 win at have done that so far — we’re ranked third. We’ve moved from an UW-Stevens Point’s Willett Arena. game 2-2. Freshman John Orrico handed goal with just 1:39 to go gave the Vikings a one-goal advan- in the game, giving Lawrence a 5-4 underdog status to a team to be reckoned with, and our goal is to The Vikings’ first match came take that dynamism to the NCAA tournament. after only a week of practice, but tage going into the third period by advantage. the team proved it was prepared, scoring his first goal at 18:15. With 42 seconds left in the The game heated up when the game, Lawrence’s Sam Johnson was Basketball or soccer? Why? notching its first win of the season. I hate this one. Probably soccer, because I’m better at it. The scoring started early for puck hit the ice in the third period. sent off, and the Pointers pulled both teams. Sophomore Brad The Pointers scored back-to-back their goalie in a 6-on-4 attempt goals: the first came less than a to tie the game. Senior goalkeeper What are your plans for after graduation? Scurfield scored on a power play Move to L.A. for a few years and party like a rock star while with 12:24 left in the first period, minute into the period, and the Evan Johnson held strong, saving second was scored at 8:01 on a 26 shots throughout the game, and trying to find a job in entertainment media. Otherwise, sell medi- but the Pointers’ Alex Handy coun- cal supplies or lasers or something expensive so I can make a lot tered with a goal just before the power play. Orrico then scored his the Vikings’ season began with a second goal of the game for the non-conference victory. of money.

What is your pre-game ritual? The final drive began with an Get to the gym, put on my uniform and tell myself I am going interception by freshman safety to play well for the team. The less I do or think about things, the Football drops last road game Sam Wagner, giving the Vikings better. Kelson Warner on the board with a 5-yard touch- another chance to score. They Staff Writer down run by Ty Van Valkenberg at ended it with another touchdown the 11:14 mark. scored by senior wide receiver In the second quarter, Jeremiah Johnson when Kossow The Lawrence University foot- found him on a 10-yard pass late ball team hopped on the bus last Monmouth extended its lead with two consecutive touchdown runs. into the third quarter. Steven Solomon: Men’s soccer Saturday to challenge Lake Forest Things were looking good, in their final road game of the This left the Vikings (1-7, 1-6 MWC) but the Vikings couldn’t keep the How did it feel to save the season. The Foresters ran out to an down 21 points, but even with the comeback going in the fourth. penalty kick at St. Norbert? early lead, but the Vikings showed game out of reach, the Vikings Lake Forest tacked on another two The PK save at [St.] their guns in the third quarter fought to keep the score respect- touchdowns — one from an inter- Norbert felt good. I knew pulled to within a touchdown. able. ception return — to bring the game the PK could have been Lake Forest, however, was able Lawrence scored 14 points in to an end at 35-14. a game changer and we to gain some breathing room in the the third quarter to bring the game The Vikings only have two couldn’t afford to let that fourth quarter, putting the game back to 21-14. The initial touch- more games — both at home — left happen, so it was nice to away and taking a 35-14 victory. down came from a quick three- in the season, with this first game be able to contribute to our In the first quarter, both teams yard pass from freshman stand-in quarterback Sam Kossow to junior Saturday against Beloit starting at result. were closely matched. Lake Forest 1 p.m. (1-7, 1-6 MWC) put the only points wide receiver Jon Bruehl. What are the team’s goals for conference and how are you preparing for it? Our goals are certainly to win conference and make Sports Trivia our first trip to the NCAAs. The team and I are taking it Q1: With the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees both eliminated, this year’s World one step at a time, focusing Photo courtesy of Steven Solomon Series features two teams — the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants — from west of the on each practice and game Mississippi River. In what year did this last occur, and what two teams faced off in that World as they come, and looking to improve every time we step on the Series? pitch.

A1: In 2002, the Anaheim Angels defeated Dusty Baker’s Giants in an all-California Series. Mike What is the biggest difference between high school and LU soc- Scioscia’s team, behind the astoundingly scrappy play of David Eckstein and cheering spurred on by cer? the Rally Monkey claimed the first World Series title in franchise history. The last all-West World Series The players in college soccer are definitely a little bigger, and before the one held in 2002 took place in 1989, when the Giants lost to Tony La Russa’s Oakland A’s. the game is a bit more physical.

Q2: The top team in the college football rankings has lost in each of the last three weeks, with What is your favorite soccer memory? AP #1s Alabama and Ohio State and BCS #1 Oklahoma falling to their conference rivals in quick My favorite soccer memory is winning the 2009 Colorado 5A succession. With those losses, there are now only seven undefeated teams left in the Football Bowl State Championship with my high school soccer team last year. Subdivision. Of the 11 conferences in FBS, which is the only conference to boast two undefeated teams? Who is your favorite professional goalie and why? My favorite professional goalkeeper would have to be to be A2: The Mountain West Conference. While the Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10, SEC and WAC each have one Peter Schmeichel. When he played he made saves no one should team holding on to an undefeated record, the MWC has two teams — TCU and Utah — sitting on per- ever be able to make and I also like the way he carried himself on fect records. Of course, this is guaranteed to end soon, with the two schools scheduled to play in Fort the field. Worth Nov. 6. THE LAWRENTIAN 12 VARIETY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 The Lawrentian Editor in Chief: What’s on your iPod? Maureen Darras Business Manager Tom Pilcher ‘12 Jinglei Xiao Managing Editor: Mya Win

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Associate News Editor: In celebration of Halloween, I put all singing about the dangers of so dark, it’s so stark, think I better Bridget Donnelly together a list of spooky, scary and Halloween. While I might not agree quicken up my pace I know not just plain silly loosely Halloween- with their tongue-in cheek anti- where I am!” and so on. But then Features Editor: themed tunes. Halloween agenda, it’s a great song I saw Fritz Lang’s seminal 1931 Naveed Islam nonetheless. crime film “M” in a film studies 1. Tracy Morgan, “Werewolf Bar class, in which the child murderer Associate Features Editor: Mitzvah” 4. M83, “Graveyard Girl” whistles this tune every time he David Rubin Okay, okay, so this song is Admittedly, this song by these starts to go crazy, and this piece Opinions/Editorials Editor: more about Jewish boys becoming French synth-lovers sounds like suddenly got a lot creepier. Patrick Miner men — and men becoming wolves it belongs in “Sixteen Candles” — than Halloween, but it’s a pretty or some other John Hughes flick. 7. Say Anything, “Spidersong” Arts & Entertainment Editor: scary song all things considered. But how can you resist those soar- Max Bemis is nuts. I’m not Tom Pilcher I mean, listen to that third verse, ing guitar lines, thick-as-molasses really sure what he’s getting at in which the 30 Rock star talks synths and breathy vocals, even on with lyrics like “I’m growing legs Co-Sports Editors: about making circumcision jokes all-hallows eve? The pouty teenag- / I am the spider / Crawl inside Stephen Exarhos at the country club and eating er in all of us can empathize with her”…maybe something about lust Gregory Peterson brisket, and then remembers that Antony Gonzalez’s pseudo-morbid and unrequited love? Who knows. Photo Editor: the song is supposed to be about lyrics, which really work rather If you ever liked any sort of punk Tara Atkinson werewolves. Classic. well for Halloween. music, check out Say Anything’s Photo courtesy of Tom Pilcher A jellyfish. 2006 album “…Is A Real Boy”; it’s Associate Photo Editors: 2. Bobby Pickett & the Crypt- 5. Headlights, “Skeleton Man both hilarious and heartfelt, and Natasha Pugh Kickers, “Monster Mash” (Evangelicals)” the band can play. “I wrote this song… when I was Minh Nguyen This tune pretty much had to You may have noticed that in high school… and that was the go on this list, right? But it does these couple songs don’t really 8. Michael Jackson, “Thriller” beginning.” This one’s perfect to Layout Editor: Katie Kasper follow “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah” sound spooky at all, but such is An obligatory addition, but groove to after “Thriller.” pretty nicely, I have to admit. the nature of my music collection. certainly a great one. I was real- Associate Layout Editor: At least this has “skeleton” in the ly disappointed to learn that the 10. Cursive, “Bloody Murderer” Jamie Cartwright 3. North American Halloween title! Headlights are a great indie- Appleton YMCA was taking part in I always forget how dark Prevention Initiative, “Do They pop band from central Illinois, and the world’s largest simultaneous Cursive’s lyrics are. This whole Copy Chief: Know It’s Hallowe’en?” this cover of Evangelicals’ tune dance to “Thriller” over reading album, “The Ugly Organ,” is basi- Emily Koenig Man, only in Canada can a tune shows off their skill at changing period, when I was already going cally about the lead singer’s mar- like this reach number four on any song to suit their sound. I don’t home! I can’t even come close to riage falling apart, and he is not Copy Editor: Emily Hamm the pop charts. Recorded in 2005, know much about Evangelicals, but moonwalking — really, it’s more happy about it. I definitely chose this spoof on the “pop star charity the original isn’t half as good as like “moon shuffling/tripping” — one of the darkest tunes on the Web Manager: song” genre features the members Headlights’ jangly, breathy take on but that sounded like a great time. album because of the title, but Karl Hailperin of pretty much every prominent the song. it’s a pretty cool song regardless. and/or relevant indie-leaning band 9. Bishop Allen, “Psycho Killer The interesting rhythms, the eerily Circulation Manager: from the early 2000s. You’ve got 6. Edvard Grieg, “In the Hall of (Talking Heads)” awesome cello part, the loud-soft Heather Huebner Win and Régine from Arcade Fire, the Mountain King” Even though I know I’m sup- dynamic range and that excellent Devendra Banhart, Jenny Lewis, Here’s where things get creepy. posed to like the original version resolve into 4/4 time at the end EDITORIAL POLICY: Beck, Feist, J’aime Tambeur and I have these great memories from of this better, I can’t help liking as Tim Kasher yells “bloody mur- Editorial policy is determined by the editors. 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