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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXI NO. 18 April 11, 2014 LUCC approves Referendum 2014-b; continues campus shift

many students were being exclud- Lucy Pipkin ed from LUCC for what seemed Staff Writer like no reason at all,” said 2013-14 ______LUCC President and senior Nick This past week, Lawrence Paulson. University Community Council’s “We want to make LUCC more Referendum 2014-b was approved accessible to all students, and this by faculty and staff and went into is a step in that direction.” effect as of Monday, April 7. As “All of these rules about how a result of 2014-b, the constitu- LUCC governs itself are written tion of LUCC no longer requires by LUCC, so members realized it student representatives to be on didn’t have to be a certain way campus for the entire year. It now and decided to look at it to see allows students who plan to study the way to do things differently,” abroad to run as a member of a said Assistant Dean of Students for slate of up to three students, with Campus Life Curt Lauderdale ’01. one student being the represen- After a discussion with mem- tative for each term. Along with bers about electing students by many other benefits of the change, slate instead of by individual if Tuvan Throat Singers perform as a part of the MIDSEM Conference. byAbedin Rafique LUCC believes this will give more they are going to study abroad, students the chance to represent Paulson drafted language for the the Lawrence community in the referendum with parliamentar- Lawrence hosts MIDSEM conference LUCC General Council. ian and junior Nathan Lawrence. This is the second major Steering committee then pro- first year the conference was committee and were then anony- constitutional change after posed 2014-b to General Council. held at Lawrence. The loca- mously selected to present their Referendum 2014-a in Jan. 2014, Paulson stated that the votes on Samantha Tetzlaff tion is determined by whoever papers along with 23 other people which changed the number of rep- LUCC were unanimous. Staff Writer is the President of the Regional from various institutions. ______resentatives from 14-16, paving The benefits of having the Chapter, this year’s President Kim’s paper was part of the the way for class-based represen- same people on council for all Lawrence hosted the annual being Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Tradition panel, meeting of the Midwest Chapter of Sonja Downing. Downing teaches and talked about the popularity tation rather than district-based. three terms did come up, such the Society for Ethnomusicology the Ethnomusicology courses at of Vocaloid, a software with sound After the first re-formatting as familiarity with the process (MIDSEM) this past weekend, Lawrence, an interdisciplinary files that can be used to create of the election process, the issue of and other representatives. “While Friday, Apr. 4 through Sunday, Apr. field that “some people describe a pop song, and whether or not study abroad students not being there might be some benefit to 6. The conference was held mainly as the anthropology of music,” it can effectively represent tra- able to run was brought to the having the same council for all in the Music-Drama Center and said Downing. ditional Japan. Kim worked with attention of LUCC. A cabinet mem- three terms, it just doesn’t seem WCC, and included world music Two Lawrentians that pre- the Japanese students that will ber interested in being a represen- like that kind of benefit is worth workshops, academic paper pre- sented academic papers at this be performing to the cover of a tative said they knew they were excluding so many students sentations and panels, a keynote year’s MIDSEM were fifth years Vocaloid song in Cabaret. The “automatically out” of the running from their student government,” speaker and musical performanc- Andrew Kim and Elizabeth music video of this cover version es. Knutowski. Both had taken class- is in a traditional Japanese set- because they planned to study Paulson said. Although the Society was es with Professor Downing, sub- abroad the following year. founded in 1955, this is the mitted abstracts to the conference “We were frustrated that so See page 2 See page 2

Move to Amend Representative Recruits Students to Change Constitution World News requires citizen direction. ume of speech is not the same What’s going on outside of Laura Hall, a Move To Amend level. That really comes down Tina Czaplinska volunteer, works to get the atten- to the money being speech campus. Staff Writer ______tion of federal and state leg- because a lot of people believe islators to officially initiate the that money provides you with • On Wednesday Apr. 9, a car crashed into an Wisconsin is aiming to amendment process. She is cur- access,” said Hall. Orlando daycare killing one child and injuring 14 become the 17th state to pass a rently one of the many volunteers Through this, the people do others. resolution in favor of amending who are collecting signatures in not have equal power of a voice to the constitution. Move To Amend, Appleton for the Nov. referendum. exercise that kind of power. • Niijima Island, which emerged from the ocean last November, a nationwide coalition, is lead- Through this, officials will clearly Besides this, there are a has now merged with nearby island Nishinoshima. ing this pursuit and focusing spe- understand how the citizens of lot of ways that corporations cifically on overturning Citizens Appleton stand on this issue. can express their constitutional • Indian general elections are taking place with polling begin- United. “There are multiple steps rights, received by Citizens United, ning on Apr. 7 and due to end on May 12. Currently, the US gov- and processes involved. This is through campaign contributions ernment recognizes corpora- one small portion from the state against the Federal Elections • An Egyptian sarcophagus was found in Israel and is thought tions with Constitutional rights movement to the national move- Commission. to be a local Canaanite official in the service of ancient Egypt. and privileges. Move To Amend ment,” Hall said. Hall also underlines how this describes this as equating money The goal is to eliminate cor- affects the citizens as consumers. to political speech under the First • Saudi Arabia is moving to legally allow girls to be able to play porate personhood. This includes “Similarly, corporations have sports in school. Amendment. With Constitutional unions and non-profits. The sec- these constitutional rights and are rights, corporations’ vastly ond part of the amendment would exercising a lack of transparency, exceeding resources undermine • On Wednesday Apr. 3, 16 year-old Alex Hribal stabbed twenty establish that money is not a form which diminishes our rights as of his fellow students as well as a security officer at Franklin the voices of individual citizens. of free speech. Regional Senior High School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. In hopes of gaining legisla- “As it is now, [citizens’] vol- tive attention, Move to Amend See page 2

Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed ‘River bugs’ School record broken at Students reflect on Cosmogony 2.0 Duff examines wreak havoc track invitational spring break fun explores origin of art pet policies

THIS WEEK PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 10 2 NEWS 11 April 2014 THE LAWRENTIAN Career Services hosts annual spring career conference Paige Witter year we try to offer different talk to fellow students and ask all that find new networking oppor- tage of their many programs. “It For The Lawrentian topics for students to explore,” of my questions on a peer level. tunities and who follow up on is never too early to start explor- ______Meany said. This year, interactive I learned a lot and would say it their applications, sometimes ing your options and discover- panels of alumni talked about was definitely worthwhile!” said with a call or even a handwritten ing what you want for your life This past weekend, Career their careers in Business, Arts Junior Robin Leiberman. note.” after Lawrence,” Meany said. “On Services office hosted the spring and Entertainment, Biology, and Many of the alumni who sat The panels also noted the behalf of Career Services, I would Career Conference. The whole English. on the panels had advice for cur- importance of “selling yourself.” like to congratulate the students campus took part in learning For students who just rent students. Beth McHenry Cole On the Biology Major panel, who attended any of the events on about careers, scholarships and wanted to drop in, there was a ‘07 sat on the Biology and English Nichole Abbott ’00 said “Do the Saturday. We know it’s a big step, life after Lawrence. Fellowships, Major Scholarships Major panels. She told students to grunt work well, and then don’t but hope you found the career Speakers across majors and and Grants Resources Fair on the “explore what they are interested be afraid to ask for bigger tasks!” exploration process and the alum- career fields gathered on campus third floor of Warch. This is the in and apply it to the work world.” All the alumni participated ni a little less scary as a result of to share wisdom and opportuni- first time Lawrence has offered a Marc Casati ‘10 sat on the on their own time, many taking attending. The alumni were cer- ties with Lawrence students. Dean place for students to learn about Biology panel and is a current vacation days to return to campus tainly impressed! If you have ideas of Career Services Mary Meany the various funding opportunities graduate student and lab tech- to meet with students. for future events, please let any of says all students can benefit from as a part of the Career Conference. nician at the Medical College of The Career Services office us in Career Services know.” the conference. “Recognizing stu- “I’d say the resource fair was real- Wisconsin. He said, “The people encourages students, no matter dents have varied interests, each ly helpful for me because I could who get job positions are those their school year, to take advan-

enlarge the types of topics that way around class identity,” said time by allowing for two more and really get things done in early LUCC are coming to council to be dis- Lauderdale. “I think this system General Council meetings at the fall, quite simply,” said Canfield. continued from page 1 cussed.” is the appropriate launching pad beginning of the year and more “I’m really looking forward to hav- “We know that everybody to be able do some more pro- time for members to get accli- ing that extra time to accomplish One potential change that has that academic basis and can gramming for the sophomore and mated to their positions. Other what we’re working toward.” will come with referendums work off of that broader shared junior classes to be able to better benefits include not needing to “We were trying to open 2014-a and -b are the scope of university experience,” said match what we do for transition- repeatedly re-elect representa- up LUCC to more students and issues brought to general council. Lauderdale. “So I think students ing freshman into Lawrence, and tives if they move out of a district bring in a variety of voices that we Lauderdale said that with the old will make sure they’re talking senior programs for transitioning in the middle of the academic year haven’t always had,” said Paulson. system of students representing about the right campus issues on out.” and saving on more time. “All of the changes together are a residence halls or districts, resi- the full campus scale.” Referendum 2014-b will also 2014-2015 LUCC President, pretty significant overhaul of the dence life issues understandably The potential benefits of the allow LUCC rising elections for senior Jack Canfield will be the system that I firmly believe will overshadowed other important, referendum include class pride their four class representatives first to implement the new chang- better enable LUCC to represent but unrelated, campus topics. among sophomores and juniors. to happen this spring instead of es and feel their impact. “For me, I the students and faculty here at Lauderdale hopes the new “There’s the ability to build pro- the fourth week in fall term. This think it just lengthens the amount Lawrence.” structure will “broaden and grams and support in a greater change gives LUCC more critical of time that I have to do things

tion in pollution was reflected in did with this was go through a The intention of this amend- MIDSEM music about the river over time. number of published writings of Constitution ment is not to revolutionize the continued from page 1 Knutowski took this a bit further stories by Cubans and anthropolo- continued from page 1 American corporate franchise. by focusing on “polluted water- gists and also used some stories “There are a lot of liberties ting, features traditional Japanese ways in particular, and how that that I’ve heard from my teachers, consumers,” said Hall. that corporations have and this instruments and the vocal pro- relates to economic development, and put them together in a way Hall recognizes that she would not change any of that,” duction technique of the singer if at all.” that fit. In a way that I could then is working toward a long-term Hall said. sounds more traditional. “The ten- Senior Eli Edelman pre- arrange music about these differ- goal. Two-thirds of the states are Move To Amend will be col- sion created between this tech- sented a paper at the panel on ent deities.” required to ultimately open the lecting signatures on campus and nological means of song produc- Latin American Music, but was On the conference as a whole Constitution up for amendments. is really looking forward to stu- tion and the song’s signification additionally involved in musical Downing commented, “I’m really However, Hall doesn’t anticipate dent involvement. of traditional Japanese musical performances. Edelman noted, “I pleased. Most everything that I this outcome. The Constitution “It is so empowering to see technique definitely relates to the think a lot of the people present- was able to see really exceeded hasn’t been opened since the students take ownership over whole question of how real music ing were focused on the more cul- my expectations actually. The per- 1700s. By then, Congress would their adopted home,” stressed created through technology is,” tural side of ethnomusicology, like formances were incredible.” step in. Hall. explained Kim. anthropological, and I was defi- Additionally, Downing Knutowksi’s paper was fea- nitely more focused on the musi- recounted a conversation she had tured in the Ecomusicology panel, cal side—actual musical practices with the Dean of the Conservatory and was centered around environ- and demonstrations.” of Music, Brian Pertl. They both mental awareness and activism One such performance was by agreed that hosting the MIDSEM that can be found in Taiwanese the ensemble Tambo Toké, which conference, “really connects and Korean music. Knutowski got performed a traditional Afro- Lawrence and puts Lawrence Upcoming Events the idea for her topic from read- Cuban piece. Edelman studied on the map within the field of ing some of Nancy Guy’s writ- folkloric stories and music about Ethnomusicology and brings this ings about the rise and lessening various deities in Cuba the past whole field right here, [making it] All weekend of pollution in a Taiwanese river, couple summers, and arranged accessible to the students in a way • Assorted CISA conference events the Tamsui, and how this fluctua- the Patakí (folkloric story) that that hasn’t happened before.” • Latin American and Spanish Film Festival Tambo Toké performed. “What I April 13 • Globemed Presents: The power of Partnership, a new model for Global Aid from 10-1 in Warch 224

April 14 • Hillel Passover Seder at 5:30 in Warch Campus Center

April 15 • Povolny Lecture Series in International Studies: Human Rights and Sustainable Development 11:10am • Ocean of Sound: Deep Listening Immersion at 10:00pm in Wellness Center Gym

April 16 • Main Hall Forum : “Embodying the ruins of Havana: Carlos Garaicoa’s Photographs on Bone” at 4:30 in Main 201 • LUCC Budget information Session at 4:30 in Warch 414

April 17 • Science Hall Colloquium: Why People Die by Suicide at 11:10 am in Steitz Hall of Science 102 Students participate in a Fiddle workshop as a part of the MIDSEM Conference. Photo by Abedin Rafique 11 April 2014 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

Pages Specht What is your opinion on PolLUthe emergence of spring bugs on campus?

People give unnecessary They are a major importance to the bugs annoyance and greatly River Bug Invasion 2014 16% affect my day Kevin Specht will not have vanished. You see, 19% Columnist their tiny carcasses will be every- ______where. The wind tends to bring They are an annoyance Are you afraid of bugs and some of them into a nice, neat pile but do not have much I do not even notice hate when they fly into your in some corners, such as right by impact on me them mouth, nose, ears and eyes? Do the Campus Center. 65% 0% you wish it would be winter all While some will tell you that year round so you wouldn’t have your best bet is to simply shriek to deal with flies, bees, or other and flail your appendages wildly various creeping things? Hello and as you walk through the cloud Next week’s question: Does Lawrence University offer a sufficient set of welcome to Specht Pages, the true of bugs, Specht Pages is here to majors in terms of variety, quality and quantity? and supreme voice of Lawrence with some real solutions. We will University. In this celebratory answer the age-old question of 39th issue, we will help you pre- how to combat the River Bugs in a To participate in the poll, go to lawrentian.com pare for the imminent return of civil and humane way that would insects—specifically, Lawrence’s not get you in trouble with the infamous “River Bugs,” as they are friendly folks at Greenfire. affectionately known. So sit back, While the obvious inclination relax and read Specht Pages twice would be to walk around with a daily for maximum effect. can of Raid® Flying Insect Killer, First off, allow me to address that would do little more than get Chocolate Banana all the freshmen and sophomores you screamed at by some vocal Recipe All the ingredients as well as any prospies who may majors who until that point in except the instant coffee and have gotten their dirty little hands the day, would have claimed that Smoothie cocoa powder can be found on a copy of Specht Pages. Since they were on vocal rest. The other Ingredients in the cafeteria, so start col- you are new to Lawrence, you obvious option would be to walk • 3/4 cup chocolate milk lecting them! All you need to have no idea what you’re in for. around with a blowtorch and light • 1 frozen banana do is put the ingredients in Pipe down, sophomores: last the bugs on fire, but unfortunately, • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder a smoothie mixer and mix year’s dramatic weather with at a progressive institution like • A sprinkle of cinnamon for a couple minutes. If you temperatures in the 60s followed Lawrence, you’ll likely receive • 1/3 cup yoghurt, preferably vanilla don’t have a frozen banana, by deep freezes killed much of nasty looks and pointing fingers • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional) you can add some ice cubes. the bug population before giant as if you were carrying an uncon- • 2 tablespoons nut butter (optional) If you want to be more elab- swarms were even possible. The cealed firearm. • Oatmeal (optional) orate, you can freeze a milk invasion starts out small as the What we really need to do substitute, such as rice milk, bugs wake up from their insect in regard to the River Bugs is to in an ice cube tray and use version of hibernation in stages. At play defense. Start with face gear: that to chill the drink. the height of their invasion, they Over-ear headphones will keep This smoothie has pro- will be everywhere. Everywhere. your ears bug-free and will make tein, fiber, fruit and milk- In fact, you can still see evidence you look “hip.” Swimming gog- fat, making it a healthy and of prior invasions. Specifically, gles will help keep anything from filling morning smoothie. check light sources such as the tall crawling into your eyes and swim- The texture of oatmeal in a lamps along Hurvis Crossing— ming around. Ask Nurse Susie for smoothie can take a bit of you can see thousands of tiny bug some of those white face masks, getting used to, but I do not carcasses! which help prevent the spread of Dining in Dairyland find it unpleasant at all, and The story goes that back in diseases with airborne transmis- brought to you by it keeps you full for longer. the old days, the bugs loved the sion, so that the bugs keep out river. However, after the paper of your mouth. To keep the bugs Dining in Dairyland Susannah Miller companies made the river unin- out of your clothes, you can tuck habitable to all but the nastiest your pants into your socks and of critters, the River Bugs began shirts into your underwear. For invading the immediately sur- any other openings, you can tape rounding areas, including the your clothes directly to your flesh. THE campus of our humble, world- Alternatively, if you need to make class institution of higher educa- your body even more secure, con- LAWRENCE DIFFERENCE tion. However, if you ask the River sider wearing a Morphsuit. To By Erin Davis Bugs their side of the story, they avoid looking too ridiculous, you would blame the imperialist white can wear other clothes over the men who are in fact the invaders, Morphsuit. but that’s another story. There you have it, a guide Here is what the invasion will for surviving the 2014 River Bug look like: there will be swarms of Invasion. Hopefully, in future bugs ranging in size from tiny to years, the university will invest in small. At times, you may mistake a giant, bright lantern atop Main them for small, vibrating clouds Hall that will attract all of the until you get closer. There’s no River Bugs and keep them out of avoiding the swarms because they your hair, underwear and food. are always in the way of where “You heard it first from you need to go. By the end of the Specht Pages!” term, they will mostly be dead, but

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The opinions expressed in this section are those of the students, faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board.The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. 4 SPORTS 11 April 2014 THE LAWRENTIAN Matt breaks school record in hammer throw competition placed sixth overall. Scoring five points for Lawrence, the team Jenny Angeli crossed the finish line with a Staff Writer time of 4:40.41. Another group ______of Lawrence women came in While most students were seventh place in this event, just getting back into the groove although they were disqualified of classes for Spring Term, the and thus received zero points for Lawrence men’s and women’s the Vikings. The team consisted outdoor track team traveled of senior Anna Ratliff, freshman to the Rex Foster Invitational Kelsey Miles, junior Isabella STANDINGS Meet at UW-Whitewater. Other Schleisner and sophomore Cora teams in attendance included: Williams and they finished with a UW-Oshkosh, Northern Michigan, time of 5:04.33. BASEBALL Cardinal Stritch, North Park, Over to the field portion of 1—Beloit Cornell UW-Stevens Point, Michigan Tech, the day, sophomore Genna Matt 2—Carroll UW-Platteville and Wisconsin. broke a school record in the ham- 3—Illinois Col. Despite the tough competition, mer throw competition. On her 4—Monmouth the Vikings were raring to go on third of five throws, Matt threw 5—St. Norbert Sunday, April 6, and kick off their the hammer a distance of 135 feet 6—Knox season on a high note. and 3 inches (41.22 meters). With 7—Lawrence Sophomore Cam Davies that, she placed ninth in the event 8—Grinnell had a great showing in the 1500 and beat her own personal record 9—Ripon meter race. He came in fourth by over 14 feet, an outstanding out of 24 competitors with a time accomplishment for Matt. Senior of 4:10.81, scoring 5 points for Brielle Bartes ended up placing Lawrence. Seniors Jamie Brisbois 18th in this event for the Vikings SOFTBALL and Mike Mangian placed 14th with her best throw for the day 1—Lake Forest and 15th for Lawrence in this race, coming in at 120.67 feet (36.78 2—St. Norbert finishing with times of 4:23.88 meters). 3—Illinois Col. and 4:24.61 respectively. In the Despite a great day all around 4—Cornell women’s 1500 meter race, fresh- for the Vikings, they were up Matt competes in the hammer throw 5—Ripon man Kate Kilgus placed seventh against large schools and tough Photo courtesy of Paul Wilkie 6—Monmouth for Lawrence, scoring 2 points competitors. In women’s competi- Park. As for the men, they were win in men’s competition after 7—Lawrence with a time of 5:11.09. tion, the Lady Vikings scored 10 able to place a bit higher, com- scoring 186 points. 8—Carroll In the 1600 team relay, points overall, taking eighth place ing in with 15 points and placing The LU outdoor track team 9—Beloit the combination of junior Anna out of nine teams. The women sixth, ahead of North Park, Stritch, will travel to the Wisconsin 10—Knox Bolgrien and freshmen Kristen of UW-Oshkosh came out on top and UW-Platteville. UW Stevens Lutheran Invitational on April 11—Grinnell Bischel, Elin Karlsson and Kilgus for the day, scoring a whopping Point that walked away with the 12th. 151.50 points, beating only North

MENS TENNIS NCAA Basketball Tournament heralds many surprises 1—Grinnell 2—Lake Forest championship game that very few team was the University of Dayton man gave many people doubts. 3—Carroll predicted either team would be a Flyers. It wasn’t just the Flyers’ The young Wildcats grew up in 4—Knox part of. In such a thrilling com- run to the Elite Eight that grabbed the tournament, defeating three of CJ Revis 5—Lawrence Staff Writer petition, several story-lines stuck people’s attention, but how they last year’s Final Four contestants, 6—St. Norbert ______out as the most memorable. got there. Underdogs in every including their rival the University 7—Monmouth The main factor that made game, the University of Dayton of Louisville. Kentucky never pro- The NCAA Men’s Basketball 8—Cornell this tournament so exciting was defeated basketball powerhouses duced a dull game throughout the tournament, commonly known as 9—Illinois Col. its depth. There was no clear Ohio State University and Syracuse tournament. March Madness, took place over 10—Ripon the past month. Whether it is favorite to win the championship University in the first two rounds. The name that will forever be friends talking about how their and most of the highly seeded Both were close games with dra- associated with the 2014 NCAA “busted” brackets or the constant teams seemed vulnerable to be matic finishes. Their remarkable tournament is senior point guard media coverage of the tourna- upset. This resulted in almost run finally ended with a loss to Shabazz Napier of University of ment, this has been a pretty hard every game being competitive and Florida. Connecticut. The veteran guard event to miss. The tournament entertaining for the fans. Even The most unexpected finished his career just how he Statistics are courtesy of is generally known for stunning some games that were, based on matchup was the championship started it, as a national champion. www.midwestconference.org upsets, fantastic games on a daily tournament seeding, “upsets” did game. The Kentucky University Napier led the Huskies through- and www.nchahockey.org basis and fans who try (and fail) to not surprise many people. The Wildcats versus the University out the tournament, highlighted and are current as of April 9, 2014. predict the outcome of the tourna- games were so close that many of Connecticut Huskies. A seven by clutch shots, lockdown defense, ment in their brackets. analysts called it one of the best seed playing an eight seed for the and a sensational performance in This year definitely did not NCAA tournaments ever, even championship. No one saw that the championship game. Napier’s disappoint. The tournament after just the first two rounds. coming. While Kentucky was an performances caught the atten- concluded last Monday with the Each year, a Cinderella team overwhelming preseason favorite, tion of the media and he was University of Connecticut defeat- emerges that grabs the atten- their roller coaster regular season the driving force in the Huskies’ ing Kentucky University in a tion of the nation. This year, that and starting lineup of all fresh- unlikely run to the title. UConn beats Kentucky in NCAA Championship game

Tom Antosz in four years? With six minutes left to play Huskies were a perfect 10 for 10. For The Lawrentian Unfortunately for Wisconsin, in the first half, UConn led 30-15 Nevertheless, this did not ______Florida, and Kentucky, they came and Coach Calipari switched stop the Wildcats from making the The Final Four was sur- up short of their goal of a national to a 2-3 zone defense as a last game interesting. With 12 minutes rounded by a number of sto- championship. However, Shabazz resort. UConn struggled to find to play in the second half, UConn ries waiting to come to fruition. Napier did indeed do his best gaps and make shots against lead 41-39 and it felt like the Could Bo Ryan lead the Wisconsin Kemba Walker imitation through- the zone. Kentucky was eventu- game would go down to the wire Badgers to their first National out the tournament and capped it ally able to cut the UConn lead to (like many in this tournament had BY THE Championship since 1941? Could off with a 22 point, six rebound, 35-31 by halftime. Interestingly, done before it), but UConn quickly Billy Donovan win his 3rd cham- three assist, and three steal per- Coach Calipari reverted back to responded with a 7-0 run to push NUMB3RS pionship at Florida and place formance while leading UConn to Kentucky’s original man-to-man their lead to 48-39. James Young himself in history with the likes a 60-54 victory over Kentucky for defense in the second half, which then made the play of the game of John Wooden (10 champion- the na tional championship. baffled many because the zone with a tomahawk dunk while get- ships), Adolph Rupp (four cham- During much of the first half had been so effective. ting fouled (seriously, YouTube it). pionships), Mike Krzyzewski of the national championship Kentucky was able to use At that point, the momentum (four championships), Bob Knight game, UConn looked like they their length to cover a lot of of the game seemed to turn in 41.22 (three championships), and Jim were going to run away with an area, which bothered the smaller favor of Kentucky. The Wildcats Calhoun (three championships)? easy win. Kentucky’s guards were UConn team. However, this could once again made a push and Distance (in meters) Could Kentucky University once frazzled by the lockdown defense not ultimately stop the Wildcats’ cut the UConn lead to just one, again win a national champion- of Ryan Boatright and Shabazz downfall. Although it is a coach’s 48-47, with seven minutes to of Genna Matt’s ship with a roster of primarily Napier and it looked like future cliché, free throws cost Kentucky go. However, the Huskies made record-breaking freshmen? Could Shabazz Napier NBA lottery pick Julius Randle their chance of winning anoth- a 12-6 run to end the game and do his best Kemba Walker imper- may have sustained an injury dur- er national championship. The win their school’s fourth National hammer throw sonation and lead the University ing their previous contest against Wildcats shot just 54% (13 of 24) Championship with a score of of Connecticut to its second title Wisconsin. from the free throw line, while the 60-54. 11 April 2014 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Tennis ends losing streak vs. Wisconsin-Lutheran Athletes of the Week By: Amanda Ollerer The following Sunday, April 6, Lake Forest arrived at the Clare Bruning Lawrence Courts to challenge Staff Writer ______the Vikings in close conference Jeremy Andereck: Men’s Tennis competition. Lawrence again The Lawrence University fell behind 2-1 in doubles com- men’s tennis team warmed up Senior Jeremy Andereck won both his singles and petition. This time, however, the with the weather, breaking their doubles matches last Saturday at a meet against Vikings were unable to come back six-match nonconference losing Lake Forest College at the Lawrence University as successfully in singles. The streak this past weekend. Two Tennis Courts. He defeated his singles opponent, Foresters edged the Vikings 5-4. close competitions at home result- Dragan Trivanovic, 6-0, 6-2. With his doubles part- In doubles competition, ed in a victory over Wisconsin ner, sophomore Brian DeCorte, he also helped Sophomore Brian DeCorte teamed Lutheran College and a narrow defeat Lake Forest 8-4. with Andereck to earn Lawrence’s loss to Lake Forest College. sole doubles victory. In singles On Friday, April 4, the 1. Why and when did you start playing tennis? play, DeCorte went on to win 6-4, Warriors came to the Fox Cities My parents always encouraged me and my broth- 6-3 and Andereck continued the Racquet Club and held a close 2-1 ers to be active from a very early age and provided success with a 6-0, 6-2 win. Jumes lead after doubles competition. us with opportunities to play all kinds of sports - I again played well to take a hard- A big singles performance pulled guess Tennis is just the one that stuck with me. fought 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win. the Vikings ahead and brought the Sunday’s win put Lake Forest final score to 5-4. 2. What do you do that gets you ready for a at the top of Midwest Conference Freshmen David Jumes and match? Any pre-game rituals? Well I always (MWC) north division with a 2-0 Sam Wiener posted the only enjoy a nice and relaxing slumber party with my conference record (11-10 over- Lawrence doubles victory, but team the night prior, but on game-day I like to all). Meanwhile, Lawrence’s con- several strong singles perfor- listen to music to get me pumped. Right now that ference record fell to 0-1 (3-10 mances made up the difference. happens to be “Welcome to the Black Parade” by overall). Andereck pulls back for a serve In singles competition, Jumes led My Chemical Romance, “Coast is Clear” by Skrillex This weekend the Vikings Photo provided the team with a 6-1, 6-3 victory, and Chance the Rapper, and “Got Me Some More” will host Carroll University (6-10, senior Jeremy Andereck won 6-1, by North Dakota’s finest Mr. Wiz Khalifa, to name a few. 1-0 MWC) on Saturday before 6-2, sophomore Adam Busch was traveling to St. Norbert College a 6-3, 6-3, and sophomore Ethan 3) What is you biggest accomplishment in tennis and why? Oh, it has to be our run last year. With an (3-10, 1-1 MWC) on Sunday. Perushek earned a 6-0, 6-3 vic- extremely talented and close group of guys, we ended up in the conference championship - Lawrence’s tory. best finish in decades - where we put up a good fight, but lost to Grinnell. That was a special and extremely rewarding honor.

4) What are you trying to accomplish in your final season here at LU? I think more than anything I’d really just love to instill the passion for tennis, passion for each other as teammates and hard work LU Baseball disappoints that were instilled in me as an underclassmen, into my teammates. Playing tennis at LU and the friend- ships I have formed with my teammates have been a crucial part of my education and overall experi- ence at Lawrence and I want that and more for my teammates as well. Other than that, I’d really love in first conference play to make some noise in the conference tournament!

Vikings showed a little more spark on offense. Lawrence’s bats Matt Geleske were hot in the first inning as the Amanda Jaskolski: Softball Staff Writer Vikings were scored three runs off ______of hits from juniors Jake Gordon Junior Amanda Jaskolski is new to the softball team, The Lawrence University and Luke Zablocki. Despite this, being a transfer, but she did not miss a beat. She is baseball team competed this the Vikings were unable to score currently leading the team in at bats, runs, hits, runs Saturday in a double-header a run in the following innings and batted in and total bases she has reached. Her bat- against the Beloit Buccaneers at Beloit closed the deficit. By the ting average is .425 and has a field percentage of Beloit’s Strong Stadium. In this beginning of the seventh inning, .959. Although the season has just started, we can all first weekend of Conference play, the score was 3-3. Beloit then expect great things from Jaskolski this season. the Vikings lost both games by scored in the bottom of the sev- scores of 5-0 and 4-3, respective- enth on an unearned run to bring 1) What is the hardest part about joining the LU ly. Another double-header was the score to 4-3. With that run, the Softball Team? The hardest part about joining the scheduled for Sunday; however Buccaneers closed out the game LU Softball Team was coming back from a season these games have been resched- and starting pitcher Jim Leyhane off of being red shirted for medical health issues uled for Tuesday, April 8. After earned the victory. and being unsure about the transfer. Without the this weekend, the Viking’s over- Overall, this Saturday’s games help and support of not only my family and friends all record fell to 2-10 and 0-2 in were characterized by quiet bats but also my new teammates and coaches the tran- Midwest Conference (MWC) play. and a lack of offense. “We didn’t sition would not have been possible. My teammates Coming off a success- hit the ball as well as we did over and coaches really take the “hard” part of joining a ful spring break trip, the Vikings spring break,” says Krivit. “Over new team and school and make it practically non- entered this weekend on an opti- spring break, we were pounding existent. mistic note. “We thought that the the ball, but down at Beloit it Jaskolski smiles from the dugout spring break trip had prepared wasn’t the same. We know we Photo provided 2) What were you most excited about when us to compete with any team,” can hit and we know that we can you came to Lawrence? When I decided to said freshman pitcher Joe Krivit. hit well. It’s something that will attend Lawrence and play softball I was excited about being closer to home. Being that I have a large “We believed that we have the come.” amount of family members that live in Northern Wisconsin, playing softball and attending schools in talent to win all of the games we Improved hitting combined the South were hard because my support system was at home. I am thankful for the opportunities I play.” The Vikings, however, were with consistent fielding and pitch- was given to play in the South, but being closer to home and having my family at my games is going shutout in the first game as Beloit ing will make this Viking baseball to be an exciting thing for me now. sophomore pitcher Ryan Kaveney team very hard to beat. Look for struck out 13 batters and only the Vikings to finish the series 3) How did you start playing softball? I started playing softball somewhere around age 12, I played allowed four hits. Lawrence start- against Beloit on Tuesday at LU’s baseball until then. Growing up with two older brothers that both played baseball,l I fell in love ing pitcher Davis Ogilvie allowed Whiting Field. The Vikings will with the sport at an early age. Coming from a small town, little league baseball was established long four hits in 4.2 innings and took travel to play Carroll University on before our little league softball program was even thought of. So the transition from baseball to soft- the loss. April 12 and 13. ball was not one I particularly liked. To me the rules, tempo, and overall excitement of softball were In the second game, the much different from baseball at the time. As I got older, softball started to grow on me. Once I started getting into travel teams from out of town, my love for the sport took off. Ever since then, softball has practically been my life, from freshman year of high school and continuing through college.

LET’S GO VIKINGS! 6 FEATURES 11 April 2014 THE LAWRENTIAN

New noodle bar increases demand for alternative meal charges

Aaron Witter culinary cash and swipes to be more com- noodle dish, even though the bar feels more sophomore Zach Eichorst on the subject of For The Lawrentian patible in the campus center dining areas. like Andrew Commons than any other cam- a full meal. The regular hours of operation, ______Students are still required to buy a drink pus dining location. “I want a chocolate 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., don’t apply on the week- Students unwilling to wait in long lines or any other foods separately from their milk or something, not just noodles,” said ends, as the bar is closed. Students have to for their food can now get a new type of go noodle-less for Saturdays and Sundays. meal in the corner store. Director Greg The noodle bar may not be everyone’s installed a new noodle bar over spring Cup O’ Noodles though. “I didn’t like it” says break that offers both vegetarian and car- freshman Audrey Cuthbert, “It was cold nivorous options available for self-selec- and made my tummy upset afterwards.” tion. Whether in the mood for cellophane Cold noodle cuisine may be an unappeal- noodles or soy sauce on daikon, the bar ing option for many, so a microwave is has everything. The sauces include a spicy provided right next to the bar. It may be Sriracha imitation and sweet ginger sauce a good thing that it costs a lot, as fresh- that when mixed can produce delightful man A.J. Williams says she can see herself results. Noodles are bought by weight and getting very tired of it. “They’re all very some of the options may seem a little heavy similar flavors, kind of like cafeteria syn- for the price. However, the culinary cash drome all over again.” She is speaking of the necessity will limit the number of custom- tendency some students have to become ers the noodle bar will have, as $7.95 a bored with the same options showing up pound is steep for those with only $150 to again and again, leading to these cycling spend this term. foods becoming monotonous. This type of “It should really be a swipe” says fresh- feeling towards the noodle bar may be held man Jori Warwick, referring to the system by some students, but overall it’s too soon for the sack lunches that can be purchased to tell. The introduction of this new type of from Kate’s Corner Store. This is a belief food has been met with mixed reviews, but it’s very possible Director Greg will break held by many Lawrence students, who want A student grabs some quick chow from the new noodle bar. Photo by Abedin Rafique. out some new surprises in the near future. Student answers the call of international excursion in Spain

Adriane Melchert last term’s academia like a normal person? time of Spaniards murdering helpless inno- Western structure in the huge palace com- Staff Writer Then I ate some more candy and remem- cents for public enjoyment,” I said, which plex. In Córdoba, there were other large ______bered: I was going to SPAIN. my brothers did not notice was actually buildings and alcázars that had been repur- After hearing all my friends’ Spring To get to Málaga, my family and I the opposite of my sentiments. After we posed to serve the Catholic population over Break stories, I feel it is time that I make drove down a “biked” back down the hill and broke the time. This combination architecture was some public blanket statements about my boulevard sound barrier, we continued our best emphasized by Europe’s third largest trip to Moorish Spain. I’ve been appropri- that sepa- way through Málaga, cathedral, which we saw when we were ately humble when breaking down my itin- rated the avoiding in Seville. This unification represented the erary to my friends, but now is my chance harbor the famous utopia present in southern Spain under to drown everyone in rave reviews of south- from the Spanish the Moors, where all three major religions ern Iberia. I want to emphasize that I’m cathedrals actors and lived peacefully without murdering each not trying to make people jealous, but just and alcazars. Since their scream- other and wrote major philosophy. As an reinforce that my trip was the best and I’m my brothers must ing teenage hoards. Art History major, I briefly wondered why the luckiest (coolest) person they know. be half-horse I briefly wished I was the seemingly only interesting portion of While many were sleeping off what can and slept fine in not dealing with the huge the medieval period had been completely only be described as a “finals hangover,” I the seated posi- crowds of the most highly omitted from my education. Then I sipped got on a plane to Europe. For those familiar tion, they wanted recognized Spanish film some sangria and realized I was experienc- with international travel, you know that on to rent bicycles festival. Then I ate some ing it instead, in SPAIN! planes you should try to sleep your brains upon arrival. We more olives and remembered: Spring Break is an amazing opportu- out. My experience with planes has led biked—there’s a I was in SPAIN. nity to unwind and explore the world, and I me in an opposite direction, watching as new definition of The next stop was Granada. certainly did that. I am very fortunate to be many movies as possible in eight hours and bike that includes a Having studied abroad in Nantes, able to tag along with my family and rein- binging on bulk Haribo. During “Full Metal motor triggered by slight France, I never considered that I was force my liberal arts education with real-life Jacket,” my eyes glazed over and I lost track pedaling, which is some- how not supposed to be jealous of the Lawrence sites. In reality though, the stories I heard of day and night. I briefly wished I was at cheating—up a hill and looked out over the students that study in this town. It is the from others’ breaks weren’t so bad, because home relaxing the break away. Why didn’t city. We saw the bullfighting ring, which perfect blend of nightlife and history. The I returned to Lawrence already with dirty I get to veg and purify my mind of all of was preparing for the summer season. “Too Alhambra is an architectural masterpiece, laundry and a lust for siestas! bad we won’t engage in the age-old pas- highlighting Islamic designs within more Habitat for Humanity spends spring break giving back

Regan Martin spent their time taking full advantage of out of the experience as the community the community we were staying in, which For The Lawrentian what Tennessee has to offer. Sefcik men- they were helping. For freshman Kara Taft, was very rewarding.” ______tioned trip highlights like “hiking in the the greatest benefits of the trip were “being Sophomore Hayley Cardinal felt the For many students, Spring Break is a Smoky Mountains—so much fun-- learning able to get closer to the other people on the experience was similarly worthwhile. “The time to relax and unwind after a stressful to Contra Dance—best part—or going to trip while also doing something worthwhile whole week was incredibly rewarding,” said Winter Term. Returning home to spend the Knoxville Zoo.” to help others. I think we all had a lot of fun Cardinal. “I learned how to roof a house, time with family or going on a trip with It seems that the students got as much together while also doing something to help sod, and build walls—all things I never friends is the norm as students attempt thought I would be able to do.” But the to recharge before yet another busy ten benefits of the work went beyond the tech- weeks. But for some students, Spring Break nicalities of the work for her as well, as she is a time to give back and help others. expanded “I’ve always wanted to go on a This year, one such group of Lawrence build, and I feel like I utilized my break in students went down to Tennessee to spend the best way by giving back in this memora- their week volunteering with Habitat for ble way. I also had an amazing time, getting Humanity. to make tons of new friends and seeing the The work they managed to get done gorgeous landscape of Tennessee.” for the organization in such a short amount That our students are willing to volun- of time is very impressive. Trip leader and teer their free time for the benefit of others Lawrence Habitat for Humanity Secretary, is something that the entire Lawrence com- Jenni Sefcik, elaborated that the group munity can be proud of, and the Habitat trip “helped build and finish about five houses, was just one of many ways that students we put down a lot of sod and did a lot of gave back. It serves as a reminder that there roofing. Other than that we built some walls are always opportunities to contribute, not and worked at the local Habitat ReStore, just to the Lawrence or Appleton communi- where we helped sort clothes and other ties, but to the world at large. Based on the items so they could sell them.” Although experiences of the Habitat trip, no matter the work was difficult, the week wasn’t all what kind of volunteer work you’re doing, spent with a drill and hammer in hand. the experience will no doubt be a reward- Students build a house frame in rural Tennessee. ing one. When the group wasn’t volunteering, they Photo courtesy of Zabdiel Ek. 11 April 2014 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN

Students traverse the country on diverse ORC trips

ited to, Palo Duro State Park, Texas; The Katie Taber Ozarks in Arkansas, and Moab, Utah. Staff Writer The trips involved a number of outdoor ______activities including backpacking, mountain Appalachian At the beginning of each Spring Term, biking, kayaking, and skiing. Each of the the dining hall becomes flooded with the trips was lead by one or two Lawrence same series of questions: How was your students. One of the trips was to the Everglades Trail spring break? What did you do? How was that? For a large portion of students, the and Key Largo, Florida. Twelve Lawrence answer involves the trips orchestrated by students spent six days kayaking on the the Outdoor Recreation Club, more com- barrier islands and mangrove swamps. monly known as ORC. They also camped on Key Largo at John Appleton, Wisconsin provides students Pennekamp State Park. Before arriving back with a windy, cold winter. For the ten brutal to Lawrence, the group spent an afternoon weeks fondly referred to as Winter Term, touring Mammoth Caves National Park in we spend all of our time cooped up inside, Kentucky. studying away, and making every possible Henry Chesnutt, the 2013-2014 presi- effort to avoid the many polar vortexes that dent of ORC, described the trips as having hit campus. “a diverse make-up, nonstop hilarity, and As the weeks of winter pass by, stu- exposure to sometimes intense backcoun- dents dream of warm weather and of the try scenarios.” Students on the trips “gain days when they could spend time outside outdoor skills, make new friends, and they without wearing seven or eight layers of may learn something about themselves.” clothing. When Winter Term finally comes As a graduating senior, Chesnutt has to a close each year, students desperately been attending the ORC spring break trips search for an outdoor location to spend since his freshman year. He remembers their spring break week away. the trips as one of his favorite memories The Outdoor Recreation Club has as a Lawrentian, and is “more than a little helped students to have a fulfilling break distraught” to have just completed his final from both the academic stress of Lawrence ORC trip. and the cold weather of Wisconsin. ORC As fun as it is to go home, visit the fam- provides a great variety of trips at an ily, work a little bit, and binge-watch “Game affordable price for the typical college stu- of Thrones,” consider attending one of the dent’s budget. ORC spring break trips next year. After all, This past spring break, ORC provided Chesnutt said that the trips are “a pretty eight trips to seven different states. The cool thing to be a part of.” trips’ locations included, but were not lim-

Students take a selfie break on the Appalachian Trail. Photo courtesy of Erik Morrison.

Florida Keys

Kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Photo courtesy of Claire Hoy.

Moab, UT

Mountain Biking on the Magnificent Seven Trail in Moab, Utah. Photo courtesy of Guerin Platte. 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 April 2014 THE LAWRENTIAN “Bird Lady” transforms photographs into movements their work as a “choreographic dently, so while “Bird Lady” is we imagined the subjects to have, admirable tribute to a woman Natalie Schermer tone poem in response to Vivian a coherent, interconnected piece, and also imagined the moments of whose oeuvre the world is only Staff Writer Maier.” each character (or portrait) has its interaction with Maier. Did Maier just beginning to understand and ______Maier’s work spans decades, own storyline. While most of the ask permission?” Following this comprehend. The creators say On Thursday, April 3, and but many of the photos that have piece focuses on dance, there are theme, each character’s mono- that they “responded to the ways Friday, April 4, Rebecaa Salzer been released focus on the ‘50s also film aspects and interludes, logue addresses the idea of being she juggled economic reality with Dance Theatre presented the pre- and ‘60s. Many of her photo- and at one point the dancers also watched, of being intruded upon. her drive for artistic mastery,” and miere of “Bird Lady,” a multimedia graphs are portraits, often cen- include recorded monologues and Burrit’s character appears to go that struggle and divide come dance piece conceived by Salzer, tered on women, and many also costume changes. While the piece through some kind of breakdown, through in their artistic response. Visiting Assistant Professor of explore femininity and its trap- proceeds mostly as a series of writhing on a park bench, men- As a last word, the program notes Dance, and Kristine McIntyre. The pings. Salzer and her fellow cho- solos, the dancers come togeth- tioning a woman whose piercing that the dancers “hope that [“Bird piece is inspired by the work of reographers and performers, Liz er for the monologues, dressing gaze looked right through her. Lady”] reaffirms the complexity Chicago nanny and street pho- Burrit and Kristina Fluty, concen- themselves in elaborate period Fluty’s character deals with a of life and work, and raises ques- tographer Vivian Maier, who trated on photographs from these outfits only to throw them off bad relationship, lamenting being tions about the private self in an took over 150,000 photographs eras and explored the themes minutes later. seen at a bad moment with the increasingly public world.” “Bird throughout her life in New York they found there in order to cre- Aside from the femininity of wrong man. Salzer’s character, Lady” certainly accomplishes and Chicago. Never seen in her ate “Bird Lady.” Each dancer chose their subjects, one theme that the on the other hand, acknowledges these goals, honoring the life of lifetime, Maier’s work, full of peri- one of Maier’s portraits that spoke dancers explored in their chore- Maier’s gaze, accepting it, and a long-ignored artist while simul- od charm and arresting portraits, to her and worked out the move- ography was that of permission stares straight back, comfortable taneously raising important ques- was popularized posthumously. ments from there. Much of the and privacy. The dancers “wrote in her stationary pose. tions about both her work and the The creators of “Bird Lady” view choreography was done indepen- and choreographed in the voices “Bird Lady” serves as an application of her work to life.

Installation explores cosmogony, the Album Review origins of art in “Cosmogony 2.0” gory for the act of creation. uses to visualize creation. A sort Dan Croll creates simple Henry Dykstal The installation takes up of sand-less, glassless hourglass Staff Writer the entire room. Metal spheres dominates the center of the room, yet promising debut album ______of various sizes, colors and sub- while train tracks with cars filled stances dot the walls like stars, with things such as mirrors and Cosmogony, in a few words, is while various opening lines from other artwork are parked in vari- Kelsey Priebe any theory regarding the origin of different creation myths (I found ous positions around the room. Staff Writer existence or sentient beings. What ______Genesis and the Greek creation Perhaps the most traditional is real? How did we get here? myth) scrawled across the walls, image and the most profound is “Sweet Disarray,” Dan What explanation is there for our occasionally intersecting in a very located against the wall, just out Croll’s debut album released mental attributes? These are the Jungian way to suggest that cre- of notice. It is a ladder meant on March 10, is precisely what sort of questions that endlessly ation’s details do not matter and originally, as Emmons noted self- the title suggests. The lyrics torment philosophers and physi- that instead the process is the deprecatingly in her lecture, as and melodies offer the perfect cists but Carol Emmons explores same: there is nothing and then a metal ladder that reached up music for a sunny spring, but these questions as an artist in there is something. through an unusual piece of ceil- the album itself is not quite her exhibition “Cosmogony 2.0,” All around the area of the ing in the Kohler art room, the organized enough musically comes close to emanating this which is available to see in the installation are numerous objects geometry and architecture hav- to be truly impressive. You style, Croll’s melodies are not Kohler Gallery of the Wriston Art that represent one of the aspects ing created a tiny gap between might remember his alt-pop quite complex or interesting Center. of creation; Emmons attributes to the wall and the ceiling. Emmons hit, “From Nowhere,” which enough to accomplish it. The exhibit’s inspiration is the common theories about arts sticks the ladder through and lets hit the charts in Nov. with Croll was awarded a the origin of art. Using examples origins. All of them are visualized it go beyond our range of vision, an interesting combination one-on-one with Sir Paul of environment, genetics, deter- in various ways, ranging from the and in doing so summarizes the of alternative vocal and elec- McCartney, the founder mination and luck, among oth- more obvious and literal to the truth about making things, and tronic party instrumentals. of LIPA, Croll’s alma mater, ers, Emmons visualizes each pos- blurred and opaque. art specifically. It is a journey, a “Sweet Disarray” follows and after a few listens to the sible theory through her art. The Emmons does not limit her- climb and sometimes, it takes us in the hit’s footsteps with a album you can see his influ- resulting installation resembles a self in the sorts of objects she to some place we cannot see. similar merging of the indie ence on Croll’s first attempt. star cluster that serves as the alle- and electronic genres. The It is clear that the young art- combination is unlikely but ist is attempting to produce surprisingly successful in songs with simplistic lyrics most of the tracks. However, and killer melody’s, similar to Alash ensemble exposes Lawrentians to at certain points in the album McCartney’s style. However, I couldn’t help but wonder if Croll lacks the McCartney Croll would be a better col- knack for strikingly catchy the ancient Siberian art of throat singing laborator than stand-alone melodies, or simply has yet also added their own twists and “Cherim Yrak, Churtum Yrak,” artist. to master the art. The track compositions. They played songs the song about the lonely orphan The album starts off “Sweet Disarray” suggests Lauren Nokes such as “Odarladyp Semirtilli” wondering where he can sleep to strong with “From Nowhere,” that Croll has all the potential Staff Writer (Let’s Fatten the Livestock), about escape the brutal cold of a Siberian Croll’s Sept. 2012 single to produce excellent and sub- ______celebrating the annual move to winter night, was particularly release. The tracks continue stantial songs. I was surprised In the Western world, the the summer camp in the moun- melancholy and pretty; although to experiment with electronic to find this mostly acoustic Republic of Tuva is often best tains after the winter, where the throat singing often sounds harsh undertones and somewhat track hidden in the middle of known (if it’s known at all) as a air is cool and the animals can fat- in more raucous songs, at least to simplistic lyrics from Croll the album. The lyrics, vocal center for the art of throat sing- ten for the coming winter, but they my ears, it can also sound other- that complement songs like harmonization and melody ing. Tuva is a small state of the also played more modern songs. worldly and pure, like birdsong. “Wanna Know,” “In / Out,” work perfectly together Russian Federation in southern “Oglumga” (For My Son) is I also especially loved the “Compliment Your Soul,” “Can to produce and musically Siberia that’s home to about a Tuvan rock song by the great song “Kara-Kush” (The Blackbird), You Hear Me,” and “Always mature track. 300,000 people, among them the Tuvan songwriter and performer about a famous cutting horse from Like This.” “Wanna Know” is Dan Croll has a lot of members of Alash, a trio of master Alexander Sarzhat-ool about pass- Chaghatai in Tangdy kozhuun (a a sweet and laid back love potential. For a debut album, throat singers who performed in ing on the traditions of music and Tuvan district) composed by his long that demonstrates “Sweet Disarray” is per- the Lawrence Memorial Chapel culture from one generation to owner, a famous horseman and Croll’s knack for electronic fectly enjoyable. The tracks the evening of Saturday, Apr. 5 as the next. The trio also played an ancestor of Ayan Shirizhik, one melody. “Compliment Your are mostly catchy, and I cer- part of the World Music Series. original composition of their own of the members of Alash. The Soul” sounds like something tainly enjoyed listening to They take their name from called “Relax Jam,” a very relax- percussion and rhythm of the you would hear at the World it. However, it is clear that the Alash River in the northwest- ing song indeed, using guitar and strings mimicked the hoofbeats Cup, which is fitting as it was Croll needs to grow as an ern region of Tuva. The Alash Tuvan instruments. of a horse, making the audience selected as a track on FIFA artist melodically and lyri- ensemble carries on the great Most Tuvan folk music feel a bit as though they were rid- 14, a football video game. cally before he will be able to tradition of Tuvan throat singing seems programmatic, telling sto- ing atop The Blackbird, galloping However, songs like “Only produce songs of the caliber while also taking inspiration from ries through words or the effects across the steppes. Ghost,” “Maway” and “Home” that I believe he is capable of. Western musicians such as Jimi of the music. Stories from the After this long winter, I fall flat without a complex If he focuses on developing Hendrix and Sun Ra. They play music in this concert included: wouldn’t much fancy journeying melody or interesting lyr- more diversity in his music, using traditional Tuvan instru- a nomadic summer camp full of to Siberia. We were very lucky ics to support them. I felt as the buddings of which can be ments such as the “murgu”, a deer, elk, and young men with to receive a visit from such a though Croll was attempting seen in tracks like “Can You fipple overtone flute made from incredible voices; the Revolt of the renowned ensemble, to listen to to keep the lyrics simplistic Hear Me,” “Always Like This” the Angelica plant, but they 60 Heroes against the Chinese in their music and pretend, for a to help the melody shine. For and “Sweet Disarray,” he is also incorporate guitar and the the nineteenth century; hunting couple hours, that we had visited artists like Alt-J, this tech- likely to become an extremely Russian “bayan” (accordion) into calls made by blowing through the vast beauty of the Tuvan land- nique is extremely successful. popular artist. their performances. tree bark; reindeer herding; a scape. However, while “Only Ghost” During this concert, they homeless orphan; and, of course, played many folk songs, but they beautiful women and fast horses. 11 April 2014 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

THEARTIST MICHAEL SPOTLIGHT USELMANN

Bryan Cebulski and arranging. Confident in his musical theater composers: so Staff Writer ability to write a decent tune, we can create something the ______thus he began to compose. defies those conventions.” Musical theater permeates Uselmann’s life is largely After graduation, Uselmann our culture more than one might informed by his penchant for plans to attend New York think. Even if you have never seen music and composition. For the University’s Tisch School of the a musical, big hits like “Fiddler past three years he has worked Arts graduate program for musi- on the Roof” and “Wicked” are as a music director over the sum- cal theater writing. It is a 2-year household names now. From mer. His extracurricular and aca- intensive program. Afterward, Disney films packed with sing- demic lives are essentially one he intends to find work as a alongs to Lawrence’s produc- thing, complementing and build- musical director and work on tion of “The Drowsy Chaperone” ing upon each other. writing musicals and building last school year, musical theater “When you like what you connections in the meantime. inspires and excites its audience. do,” he said, “your career and Eventually he hopes to have his Its kinetic, boisterous charm is your studies become the same musicals produced. unmatched in the performance thing.” The recital will feature a art world. His primary influences are vocal piece, a string quartet, a Composition major Michael Tony Award-winning compos- horn solo, a chamber piece and Uselmann ‘14 will show his ers Adam Guettel (“Light on the a 15-minute musical. The lat- enthusiasm for the craft, as well Piazza”) and Jason Robert Brown ter-most, which concerns family as for music composition more (“Parade”). In that vein, his style dynamics and sexuality, will star generally, in his senior recital on is a sort of hybrid between clas- Jon Stombres, Gabriella Guilfoil April 12 at 5 p.m. in Harper Hall. sical, pop and folk. and Paul Gutmann. Uselmann has practiced Musical theater is a rare “It showcases my variety as piano since the age of seven. At emphasis in the composition a composer,” said Uselmann, “but 14, he began to arrange music. department. Uselmann conjec- at the same time, everything is “I would take a song that I tured that this results from the related.” liked and I would pick it apart fact that Lawrence has a tradi- Uselmann would like to musically and put it back togeth- tionally classical conservatory. thank everyone performing in er in some different way,” he “Lots of times in the clas- his recital. He also expressed explained. “Or I would listen to sical world, musical theater is a great deal of gratitude for a recording, then make my own looked down upon because as Professor of Composition Joanne recording and try to replicate it.” a genre the music is based on Metcalf, who has been incredibly Throughout high school he pop music,” he elaborated. “It’s supportive toward him and his frequently accompanied singers something that is seen as unso- endeavors in the musical theater and spent a great deal of time phisticated or not worthy of world, especially since it’s not honing his musical talents. By scholarship. But that’s what’s so something that’s typically done senior year, he realized that he important about having musi- in his department. knew a lot about musical theater cally and technically proficient Photo provided.

Film Review “The Grand Budapest Hotel” continues Wes Anderson’s film legacy

Monsieur Gustave H, a top-notch punish him. them seem as cosmopolitan as through his rich, elaborate detail Anastasia Skliarova concierge at the Grand Budapest In the process of safeguard- any elite European tête-à-tête. in order to appeal both to our Staff Writer Hotel between the World Wars, ing the painting and the finan- Even in these impossibly senses and to our hearts. ______and Tony Revolori plays Zero cial freedom it would provide, storybook settings, we can rec- In the end, the audience Audiences who loved Wes Moustafa, a refugee who seeks Gustave and Zero explore their ognize human flaws and famil- moves past the immediate minu- Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” employment as a lobby boy respective romances, test the iar patterns of behavior, which tiae of the antiquated hotel with and “The Darjeeling Limited” and discovers a secret world of boundaries of their mortality is what I believe cements Wes foreign values and can sense the are sure to be delighted by “The art, deception and adventure. and are forced to rebel against Anderson’s position as an iconic loneliness and unexpected cour- Grand Budapest Hotel,” which, in Gustave hands down the tradi- the strictures of European hos- director. He fascinates audiences age of the film’s main characters. my opinion, felt like a lovechild tion of hotel management to pitality and etiquette. between the two. I was moved by this young man and, at the same Cameos from other actors a love story and enchanted by a time, challenges his own concep- typically seen in Wes Anderson’s depiction of a faraway land. tions of acceptable behavior. films, like Bill Murray and Jason The plotline of the film is a Gustave is heavily per- Schwartzman, add comic depth nuanced story within a story. The fumed, rigidly mannered and to the touching and, inevitably inimitable tale involving a pol- charmingly conversational. He is tragic, story. ished concierge, an unassuming idiosyncratic but impeccable at In typical Andersonian form, lobby boy and shenanigans from his job. After taking pity on Zero, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” fea- a time steeped in nostalgia is he involves him in his personal tures a distinctive palette of col- transferred from those involved affairs, specifically the inheri- ors, artistry of costumes and mix to a lonely hotel guest, who tance of a famed portrait given of settings to suggest a fantasy- becomes to a celebrated author. to him by one of his many elderly meets-reality feel. While many of We travel backwards through lovers. the scenes looked as pastel and the story and get to appreciate Tilda Swinton plays the late delicately constructed as a pas- the impact of the film’s events lover in question, Madame Céline try, the pathos in each scene ren- both when they occurred and in Villeneuve Desgoffe-und-Taxis ders the absurdly ornate much the context of the present. (otherwise known as Madame more accessible. Once we get into the bulk D.) in practically unrecognizable Yes, the hotel seems flawless of the story, the framework that old-age makeup. Her family, a and gilded, but there are bullet precedes it dissipates. We are dark cast of characters featuring holes in the marble columns. Yes, now in the thick of class distinc- Adrien Brody and Willem Dafoe, the train car looks picturesque, tions, second chances, dreams of is violently against Gustave’s but it has blood on the velveteen grandeur and nightmarish greed. inheritance of the prized work walls. In contrast, the dialogue in Ralph Fiennes plays of art and stops at nothing to some of the prison scenes makes 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 April 2014 THE LAWRENTIAN LAWRENTIANS STAFF EDITORIAL IN CONTENTION American Sign Language at Lawrence Bring your dog to Kohler While Lawrence University offers a healthy variety of languages, we currently lack any cur- says it applies to fish, lizards and ricular opportunities to learn American Sign Language (ASL). While ASL is not technically a foreign turtles. language, it remains unfamiliar to many Americans. Alan Duff The second category of pets Columnist is “partially restricted,” which Our society lacks the ability to communicate with the deaf community, which studies estimate ______is “limited to” birds, snakes and includes over one million Americans. As in any other culture, language is paramount; the National Hi, and welcome to a brand mammals that are all considered Association of the Deaf writes that ASL is the “backbone of the American deaf culture.” If foreign new column on Lawrence “small”. They must be maintained language classes allow Lawrentians to explore and understand distinct cultures, the study of ASL University issues with a twist. For in 10 cubic feet of cage or aquar- could serve that purpose. this inaugural article, I have cho- ium and require the unanimous sen something near and dear to consent of the floor or house. Further, ASL could serve as an appropriate alternative for students with dyslexia or other ver- the hearts of many a Lawrentian: Furthermore, dogs, cats and rab- bal/learning disorders. Rather than waive their language requirements, Lawrence could grant such Pets. bits are not allowed in residence students a unique and stimulating educational experience. Many of us left our beloved halls or theme houses. furballs at home when we came The third category, “restrict- An education in ASL could make Lawrence alumni distinctive job candidates, much more to Lawrence. For some, it was an ed,” applies only to 712 E. Boldt so than experience with Spanish or French. But more importantly, ASL classes would allow easy decision; who wants to take Way, 726 E. Boldt Way, and 218 S. Lawrentians to communicate and collaborate with the deaf members of our society. care of a dog on campus? In some Lawe Street (Read: Swing House, cases it was for the best (parents Beta and Sig Ep), and permits a There already exists a Lawrence University Sign Language Club, so Lawrentians clearly have an can let go of the kid, but taking the single dog or cat in the residence interest in the study of ASL. Lawrence prides itself on its devotion to “The Power of Individualized dog is probably way too much), provided unanimous approval of Learning;” what better way to honor LUSLC’s initiative than by offering ASL in the curriculum? and some of us read Section III. the house. D. of the Student Handbook and This brings us to the final The LUSLC has dedicated itself to communication with speakers of ASL. For Lawrence to recip- walked away with more questions category, “forbidden,” which rocate this effort would benefit students, alumni and the American deaf community. than we started with. That’s a makes the most sense. Any animal problem. not mentioned in the first three I’ma be honest y’all. The sections is forbidden. I respect handbook’s rules for pets are all that convenient catch-all. No one over the place and wildly incon- wants their roommate trapping sistent. For those of you who don’t squirrels and raising them in their want to pull out your cherished room. copy of the handbook I’ll provide a Still, the rules are ambigu- Abedin Rafique quick synopsis of the four catego- ous. The first category provides Photo Editor ries pets fall into: pets as examples that apply to the PHOTO POLL First is the “unrestricted” pet category, while the second sec- category, which require no floor tion uses the term “limited” in its vote for the student to own and language. These separate qualifi- ostensibly applies to animals that cations don’t make any sense for can be maintained in a tank of “Out of every language not currently offered at 10 gallons or less. The handbook Lawrence, which would you most want to learn?” See page 12 Religious pressure on the Appalachian Trail

to their fellow humans. Although they belonged to Danny Davis congregations that make their Managing Editor mark with their literal reading ______of the Bible, it was hard to see On our ORC trip along the the trail magic workers as what Appalachian, we were often met we liberal northerners would call with little tailgating stations “Bible-thumping, homophobic called “trail magic,” tables often douchebags who think that there were dinosaurs on Noah’s ark.” “Yorùbá.” spread with granola bars, fresh “American Sign Language.” “Zulu.” coffee, water bottles and other Yet, there were two instances in -Kyle Labak -Jack Canfield -Babajide Ademola small refreshments for weary which I did feel uncomfortable; hikers. These stations were set when the trail magic workers, up mostly by Southern Baptist or whomever we encountered, Congregations, who, for those who pushed too far. are unfamiliar, hold the teachings At the mom-and-pop diner and accounts in the Bible literally. where we stopped just before our It’s a degree of extreme belief that hike, the waiter had long braided we Lawrentians seldom encoun- hair and wore a massive e-ciga- ter. rette around his neck. After some Lawrence is not by any small talk about our school and means a very attractive place for what brought us down to Georgia, those who hold steadfast in their he got on the topic of his skydiv- belief of the Bible. The liberal ing career. arts education has an inherit bias A colorful character indeed, against such intense degrees of but before we finished our food, belief, and there are small, private he had lectured us about chemtrail schools just like Lawrence in the conspiracy theories, collectively South that educate their students referred to all Arabs as ‘Abdul,” upon a religious foundation, much and he was convinced that the guy like Wheaton College in northern who painted his motorcycle had “Romanian.” “Korean.” “Afrikaans.” converted to Christianity because -Regina Cornish -Keonho Kun Na -Ridley Tankersley Illinois. One thing that the trail magic his Jesus on the gas tank was so workers all had in common was detailed and glorious—with the their generosity and genuine inter- physique of a professional body est in our ten-day endeavor. Some builder—that his faith was some- The opinions expressed in the Opinions & Editorials section are those of the students, reminisced with us about their how restored. faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the au- experiences along the Trail when We weren’t asking for it, and thors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, they were our age; others simply the whole time I kept thinking to myself, “Go ahead asshole, say which represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian welcomes everyone stated that, as Jesus instructed, to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. they would be charitable and kind See page 12 11 April 2014 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN The case for a two-school undergraduate degree LETTER TO THE EDITOR Small schools are also easier In most cases, Lawrence advocates free speech and clear and open debate. However, after a series to transition to right out of high of incidents, it has come to my attention that this is not being upheld in certHain circumstances. Andrea Johnson school. When there’s a smaller While I still have the utmost respect for Lawrence University and its policies of tolerance and respect, Copy Editor I believe these matters need to be addressed publicly, instead of through a series of passive gestures. ______pool of people, it’s easier to seek out those with similar interests Near the end of Winter Term Tammara Nassar, a fellow Palestinian student, and I hung posters I can’t be the only one who’s and form relationships. I know around campus visualizing the Israeli occupation of Palestinians. To our shock, all of these posters feeling the size of Lawrence right friends at large state schools who were torn down within a few days. The posters did not feature disputed informatiozn, and we had about now. It’s Spring Term of didn’t find their niche until two only aimed at raising awareness, yet someone felt compelled to remove them in an act of opposition my sophomore year, the halfway years into their degree, a fact they and censorship. point of a typical degree sequence, attributed to the sheer size of and I feel, in a word, cramped. their institution. In a statement earlier this year, President Mark Burstein and Provost David Burrows commit- There’s nowhere to go on At the two-year mark, when ted to opposing the academic boycott of Israeli educational institutions that directly thrive from the campus where I’m not recognized, all of the “basic” classes are com- discrimination Palestinians face everyday. This statement also touted the benefits of dialogue as a which is not always a bad thing, plete, students would transfer to a necessary component to the promotion of mutual understanding. Opposition of this kind produces especially if you hate sitting alone state school. (Additionally, when a variety of drawbacks for Palestinian civil society. It is important to recognize that there needs to at dinner. But I find myself more a student-body is small enough be a Palestinian-led struggle against the occupational force of the Israeli government. The Boycott and more desiring a bit more to require an eponymous “look- Divestment and Sanctions movement is perhaps the last thing the international community can do to anonymity, a practical impossibil- around,” it’s also small enough for assist this Palestinian-led struggle. ity on a campus this size. I feel as people to gauge where they are on though everyone to meet has been the totem pole and thus feel the Here, I find myself questioning the university’s opposition: if you’re going to reject the military met, and every experience spent. need to claw their way up. Moving tactics of ending the occupation, you can’t also reject the major non-violent tactics to ending the occu- I know this restlessness is to a large school would stop this pation. (You can be pro-occupation, but that’s for another conversation.) common and probably one of the process and also prevent any big reasons so many Lawrentians fish/little pond syndrome. As renowned academic Judith Butler asserted, interfering in the Palestinian choice of non-violent spend time off campus. Though I specified that the state resistance is an infringement on the Palestinian right to express self-determination. The BDS move- I do hope to study abroad at school be in the home state. One ment is not only asking for international solidarity with the Palestinian cause; it also aims to dem- some point, I have a different and big reason in three words: in- onstrate Western corporate, cultural, and academic involvement in the discriminatory policies and admittedly more drastic solution state tuition. Another is related inhumane structure of the Israeli military occupation. to the small school burnout phe- to the search for employment and nomenon: everyone pursuing a internships. I find myself filled with conflicted feelings about my affiliation with an institution that does not non-vocational degree would Regarding jobs: businesses in recognize my people’s right for self-determination, and even an institution in which certain students spend their first two years at a Kansas City (my home town) don’t are actively working to silence our voices. Mediating conflict of this kind has proven very frustrating, small liberal arts school and their hire me because I’m gone during particularly within the boundaries of our shared community. If you view me through a stereotypical next two at a larger state school in the school year. And businesses lens, I will automatically be marginalized in a community that I strive to be part of. their home state. here in Appleton hesitate to hire This is already kind of done students because we’re gone over In the coming weeks, Tammara and I will actively work to provide a platform for discourse on at state schools, which often breaks. The Question of Palestine. If you have opposition of any kind, please talk to us rather than sabotage require about two years’ worth of During the 18 years I spent in our efforts. general education courses. That Kansas City, I made many connec- said, those general education tions to people in industries I’m —Razan Anabtawi classes differ vastly from those interested in who could provide taught here at Lawrence, which, opportunities or advice. But split- like other small schools, is better ting my time between here and suited to teaching them. Smaller there means they can only help so class sizes, for one thing, make much. A move back home in the sense for nearly all general educa- third year of school means those Realty doesn’t come with trigger warnings: tion classes that purport to make connections won’t die off. you “learn how to think.” That Regarding internships: Should our classes? doesn’t happen if dozens or hun- because of the unfortunate fact dreds of classmates overwhelm tionalized policies not only ask of difficulties regarding race, gen- your thoughts. See page 12 Alyssa Villaire faculty to warn students about der and other important topics. Staff Writer this material, but to go so far as That’s the point, though. Students, ______to remove it from their syllabi faculty and staff are encountering or excuse students from assign- topics that, yes, can be uncom- Our generation is lucky. We ments based on their comfort lev- fortable to talk about, but they’re No such thing as live in a time in which, at least els with difficult subject matter. important to discuss openly so in intellectual environments such This has yet to come about at that we can grow. as Lawrence, people work to be Lawrence, but it certainly could Of course, students’ traumat- “Facebook stalking” as considerate and accepting of in the future. ic experiences can be very dif- others as possible. Not that there With the amount of influ- ferent from the issues discussed limit others’ access to your posts. is always agreement on what it ence trigger warnings are hav- campus-wide and may be more This idea shouldn’t seem crazy; means to be “considerate” and ing in educational environments, specifically found in a reading in Jess Morgan if there is information that you “accepting,” but Lawrentians and it’s important to ask: what is an English class. However, the Staff Writer do not want other people to find, ______others make a solid effort to keep it that we don’t want to “trig- same argument stands: if there refrain from posting about it. having that conversation. ger?” I would assume that we are is material in a class that causes The discomfort that comes You might consider me a It is because discussions like afraid of upsetting others or—at discomfort and offends people, is with “Facebook stalking” arises Facebook stalker. I, however, these are so important that there the worst—causing flashbacks that not the exact reason it should from pictures or statements that a believe my use of the website is is a problem with one of the fast- of traumatic personal be confronted? When did our cul- user is embarrassed about or does typical of many other students. est grow- ture of not want certain people to see. Nearly all Facebook users are ing trends con- For example, if Susie doesn’t want guilty of it: finding something on within sider- Bobby to find out about a failed the newsfeed that leads us to view universi- experienc- ation and exam or to read her quotes of many sections of that individual’s ties: the es. Trigger openness post-breakup, heartbroken song profile, pictures and interests. trigger warnings must become a lyrics, it is odd that Susie will still I have always found it inter- warn- originate from the culture of post these statuses. esting what people decide to ing. benevolent impulse to protect our avoidance? People have accused others share through their profiles to In the peers or students from unneces- Certainly, students shouldn’t of social media stalking after they people they may or may not know. col- lege setting, a sary stress. be expected to share their person- bring up a mutual interest dis- The statuses vary, including “first trigger warning can be It is here that we encounter al experiences in class. We should covered on the Internet. A light- world problems,” attempts to defined as a warning—by faculty a problem: why should we have however expect to study and dis- hearted comment about a shared raise awareness for worthy causes or staff to students—about poten- to engage in such “protective” cuss media that make us uncom- interest in New Girl could lead to or our greatest passions and tially upsetting or offensive mate- practices when we’re already liv- fortable or that we disagree with. the question, “Were you Facebook achievements. When bringing up rial in readings, films or other ing in the bubble of a university, If students are able to take a pass stalking me?!” information found on Facebook media used in classes. The upset- which is supposed to be a safe on assignments, it will be much The way that users post infor- in person, some may develop the ting part could include physical, and open environment? In the harder to face and discuss difficult mation and then become sensitive “Facebook stalker complex,” but emotional or sexual violence, college experience, students are topics later on. This includes top- about who responds to their posts engagement with users’ posts is drug abuse, intense psychological meant to grow and voice their ics closely related to our person- is silly. Experiencing uneasiness the sole purpose of the website. trauma and more. opinions in a safe space without al lives, which we will no doubt from being ‘Facebook stalked’ “Facebook stalking” includes But trigger warnings are fear of retribution. We have the encounter again and again long is easily avoided by accepting looking at profiles, pictures and becoming much more than warn- freedom to discuss these difficult after we graduate. If we avoid responsibility for material shared. posts, including older ones that ings—they’re evolving into the topics and to express our beliefs these discussions, how are com- Facebook is great. In a twenty- require some digging. Hearing complete evasion of distressing in a way that many people in munities, like ours at Lawrence, minute sitting I can read intrigu- complaints arise about people material. We can see examples the workforce do not. Universities going to grow? ing articles, send messages to a creeping on others’ profiles baffle of this at Oberlin College and the certainly aren’t perfect, and even me because of how easy it is to University of California-Santa Lawrence has had its fair share See page 12 Barbara, where recently institu- 12 LISTINGS 11 April 2014 THE LAWRENTIAN

that make them better habitats When I’ve written on campus Duff than other residences. policies in the past, I would hear EDITORIAL continued from page 10 Finally there is the rabbit about an issue, get frustrated, POLICY: THE LAWRENTIAN problem. Some past rule-maker talk it out with people and then EDITORIAL BOARD this type of legislation, especially obviously hated them but failed to write an article. Understandably Editorial policy is determined since the fourth section then for- amend the rules to fully eliminate this created some interesting self- by the editors. Any opinions Editor-in-Chief: rabbits. Under the current rules, selection biases and as a writer bids anything not mentioned. For which appear unsigned are Emily Zawacki example, the language prohibits any member of a formal group it’s easy enough to get caught up those of the majority of The amphibians and spiders, while house can own a rabbit, while rab- in one’s own perspective. So for Lawrentian’s editorial board. Copy Chief: Campus Life has approved these bits in theme or normal housing this column, I’ve flipped this pro- Nathan Lawrence pets before. The language needs are forbidden. cedure on the head: Each topic Letters to the editor are to be made consistent. This is really, really arbitrary, I will discuss will have brought encouraged. The editors Business Managers: The main problem with the especially when considering that to my attention because students reserve the right to edit for Liz Armstrong Lawrence requires its students to or faculty on campus thought a style and space. Letters must pet policy is how arbitrary it is. Managing Editor: live on campus all four years. A change was needed on campus. be e-mailed to: lawrentian@ What the hell is up with cats, dogs lawrence.edu. Submissions by Danny Davis and bunnies? If I want a dog mas- few simple changes to the hand- To that end the title will e-mail should be text attach- cot for my formal—and unani- book would allow such autono- reflect that. In its eight issues this ments. Design Editor: mously supportive --group house my and would serve the student column will attempt one thing: To Laura Udelson it shouldn’t be a problem, but with body’s interests. bring to light ideas or conditions —All submissions to editorial the current rules that’s impos- Lawrentians must make com- on campus that people disagree pages must be turned in to News Editor: sible. These rules are historical promises with one another in the with or would like changed and The Lawrentian no later than Rose Nelson artifacts that the University needs name of civility, since we’re all talk about them in an explorative 5 p.m. on the Monday before Associate News Editor: stuck within the same 1-mile radi- fashion. Some of the issues I will publication. to re-examine. Brenna Ori us for four years. Besides, if every- discuss were brought to my atten- Clearly the privilege to own —All submissions to the cats isn’t tied to the character of one on the Internet can agree so tion by persuasive others who editorial pages must be ac- Features Editors: the groups who live in houses whole-heartedly that they love brought me around to their way companied by a phone number Claire Hoy because the rules haven’t changed cats, I’m sure our small commu- of thinking. Sometimes they just at which the author can be to reflect group movement. And nity can fix this pet thing. Don’t convinced me to the point that I contacted. Articles submitted Opinions & Editorials Editor: it’s not the location either; there we all deserve a chance to have hoped to do the same to the uni- without a contact number will Jon Hanrahan are no distinguishing architectur- canine therapy all year round? versity at large. not be published. Arts & Entertainment Editor: al traits in any of the quad houses Author’s note: —The Lawrentian reserves Devin Ross the right to print any submis- sions received after the above Sports Editor: ical evidence for the existence of nearly had me on my hands and deadline and to edit each Zach Ben-Amots God. It was cold and rainy, and knees, and shouting praise in the submission for clarity, decency Davis Variety Editor: although I was enjoying my cinna- name of the Lord. and grammar. continued from page 10 Amaan Khan mon roll, I can confidently say that But I didn’t. Instead, I won- —Letters to the editor should something about eggs, or horn, or his refutation of atheism—though dered if charity is wrong if it rests not be more than 350 words, Photo Editors: the Jewish media syndicate.” He not an atheist myself—soured the on the foundation of religious and will be edited for clarity, Abedin Rafique thankfully said nothing that per- encounter. extremism. In return for their gen- decency and grammar. sonally offended my heritage or The contrast between the erosity, do they get to tell you why Web Manager: me; an uncomfortable experience pleasant, non-intrusive variety they made you that cheeseburger? —Guest editorials may be ar- Isabelle Davis nonetheless. I still tipped him. of Southern Baptist aid stations When you’re a big dude like ranged by contacting the Associate Web Manager: The second incident was and the rude-intrusive variety me hiking the Trail, you get real editor in chief or the editorials editor in advance of the pub- Mackenzie Rech at a trail magic station where I raised an important ethical ques- hungry, and when you’re real hun- lishing date. had a brief conversation with the tion regarding religious extrem- gry, hamburgers taste… do I dare Copy Editors: worker about how we had mutual ism: If somebody does you a huge say holy? There are many answers Andrea Johnson upbringings in Chicagoland. About favor—such as a making you a to that last question, so not as to Members of Maggie Ward cheeseburger after hiking for offend both parties on either side halfway through the conversation, the Associated he abruptly drew my attention to seven days—do they deserve to of this river is as follows: Circulation Manager: the brochures he was handing out, articulate their religious beliefs? It depends on how tasty the Collegiate Press Patsy Kealey featuring the latest quasi-empir- After all, that bacon cheeseburger cheeseburger is. Subscriptions Manager:

Staff Artist: Cori Lin everyone. Some people want to reasons why a two-school under- Johnson strike out from home with their graduate experience makes a lot continued from page 11 high school diploma, get as far of sense and, I think, should be away as possible and never look encouraged. You may say, “Well, that so many internships are back. I understand that. Some Andrea, no one’s keeping you unpaid, it makes sense to look think the idea of spending any at this tiny school—why don’t THE LAWRENTIAN for one near a place you can live time at a school with just 1500 you put your money where your for cheap or free. Home with la students is appalling. I get that mouth is?” To which I respond: familia is the obvious answer. one too. way ahead of you. IS HIRING WRITERS AND This plan will not be ideal for But there are many good PHOTOGRAPHERS We’re looking for Staff Writers and unwinding in pajamas. Embrace the wealth of art, Photographers for all sections! Morgan Rather than complaining music, interests and passions on continued from page 11 about “Facebook stalkers,” the social media and just be mindful “accusers” should consider their about the information you post. WE’RE ALSO HIRING A friend in Florida and get updates own use of Facebook. The reason Facebook users aren’t stalkers; on Lawrence clubs. Nothing can for their worry is likely the way they are actually using the website SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER beat sitting down across from a they are utilizing the site them- for its intended purpose… unless person and sharing conversations, selves, adding people they do not they’re an actual stalker. That’s a If you’re interested in working for The Lawrentian, please articles and interests face to face, know or sharing intimate details different story. contact Editor-in-Chief Emily Zawacki at but Facebook provides an excel- that they aren’t comfortable lent tool for communicating while enough to share with everyone. [email protected]

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