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Vol. CXXTheVI, No. 10 LawrenLawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 tianwww.Lawrentian.com Neustadter composes score for classic silent movie Carolyn Schultz The film is being converted into scores. are a few situations where actors' to synchronize the written music Staff Writer digital format as part of an ongo- “[Film scores] don’t seem as seri- feelings on screen were ambiguous with what was going on in the film. ing restoration project by Warner ous as writing concert or classical and it is up to you, as the composer, Reflecting on this aspect of compos- Garth Neustadter, a senior dou- Brothers. Neustadter was chosen to music,” Neustadter said. He enjoyed to interpret and tell the audience ing, Neustadter said, “It was a chal- ble major in violin and voice perfor- compose the music for the film -- what they might be feeling or how to lenge to do it backwards.” mance, recently completed an entire which had only been shown accom- interpret a scene.” Helping and supporting orchestral score for the restoration panied by live music in a theater There are scenes in “The White Neustadter through this project was of “The White Sister,” a classic silent -- on behalf of Turner Classic Movies. Sister” that called for unique musi- his mentor, LU Professor Fred Sturm. film from the 1920s. This is the first score TCM has ever cal interpretations. Neustadter spe- Sturm has many years of experience “The White Sister,” originally recorded outside of Hollywood. cifically mentioned the scene where with composition and was a resource released in 1923, stars Lillian Gish, a Neustadter was selected to com- the main character takes the veil for Neustadter, one not typically renowned silent movie actress. The pose the score after he earned first- to become a nun. “This is a special available at the university level to film is based on a book by the same prize honors in the 2007 Young scene,” said Neustadter. “It is very work with students on projects of title written by F. Marion Crawford. Film Composers Competition. For ritualistic in that it follows a really this caliber one-on-one. It tells the story of a young this competition, he had to score a strict protocol according to Catholic “It was great to ask him anything woman whose sister forces her into 90-second clip from the silent movie tradition.” because he could provide feedback poverty. The heroine’s fiance is a “Beau Brummel.” He decided to use Gregorian on not only composition, but the dashing army officer who is cap- “The White Sister” project forced chants during this scene; mixed with whole production and recording pro- tured in an expedition to Africa. him to step up his game, composing, orchestral instruments, the music cess,” said Neustadter. Photo by Susanna Valleau The young woman, played by Gish, recording and revising 134 minutes Senior, Garth Neustadeter. evokes “a feeling of two different “[The project] forced me to do a devotes her life to the memory of her of score during Fall Term 2008. worlds going on at the same time,” lot of writing in a very short amount fiance and becomes a nun. Neustadter worked 10-12 hours per being “free to break the rules of nor- said Neustadter. of time,” reflected Neustadter. “It However, her fiance escapes his day, wrote 2-3 minutes of music mal composition.” Most challenging to Neustadter forced me to love it or hate it. captors and returns to Italy. For the each day, and put his other studies Reflecting on this recent film were instances in the film when Luckily, I loved it.” riveting climax you’ll have to watch in the conservatory on hold. project, he said, “It always feels a he had to compose source music the re-released movie, complete with Neustadter had done little com- little bit different, because you’re not to match the gypsy folk musicians new original score. position before he turned to film always completely in control. There playing on the screen. It was not easy

Video competition invites UNITED STATES - The National In Other News... Endowment for the Arts recently published a report that indicated JERUSALEM -- As the Israeli- SILICON VALLEY -- Steve Jobs, chief that the number of American filmmakers to “think green” Palestinian conflict continues in executive of Apple since its found- adults who have read a novel, play the Gaza strip, Egypt announced on ing in 1976, is taking an extended or short story not for work or Cuong Nguyen teams will be selected and loaned Wednesday that an interim cease medical leave through June. He school showed an increase in 2008. for The Lawrentian a professional-grade video camera, fire is in the works, with rumors cites that his medical issues are The report is based off of data a Mac laptop outfitted with video that it could be as little as five to “more complex” than originally that shows that 2008 was the first The “Sustainable Lawrence” video editing software and $750 to cover six days away. expected. year since 1982 that the numbers competition is a competition between expenses. - nytimes.com - washingtonpost.com increased. teams of students to create videos The second round will feature - nytimes.com that will be used by the development teams creating a three-minute video office as tools to promote Lawrence based on environmentalism and sus- as an institution whose environmen- tainability at Lawrence. It is impor- tal impact is being lessened. These tant that these topics are looked at Posse scholars address social responsibility videos will aim to promote the theme and interpreted more broadly than of this school year -- sustainability of in the traditional sense. Katy Hillbo traditional college selection process.” The report compares the answers the campus community. Moreover, they should show News Editor Students are placed in teams of 10, of Lawrence students who took the The videos will be used in the Lawrence’s position at the forefront which provide support, social net- survey to students at other uni- For most new students, coming public phase of Lawrence’s “More of environmental issues and sustain- working and opportunities to excel versities. The report revealed that to college and re-establishing them- Light!” campaign -- the most ambi- ability. Teams are encouraged to in academics and leadership while although Lawrentians answered sim- selves in a foreign environment is tious fundraising campaign in the seek advice, testimonials and inter- enhancing their campus communi- ilarly to other college students on a big transition. Suddenly, the sup- college’s history. They will also be views from faculty, staff and fellow ties through projects and research. many of the questions, there were port networks of friends and family used by the Green Roots Initiative students. However, all photography The Posse program has sites a few areas in which the answers are not as readily available as they to draw attention to their work and and video must be original work by in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Lawrentians gave differed signifi- used to be, and it can be easy to feel encourage participation from the a team member. It is also required Angeles, New York and Washington. cantly from students at other uni- homesick and isolated. For students campus community. that each video contain an original Lawrence recently formed a partner- versities. For example, 44 percent who come from challenging back- The competition is sponsored soundtrack composed by a student. ship with the New York site and the of Lawrentians considered educa- grounds, college can present even through a partnership of the Office The three teams will have their first group of scholars arrived last tion to be the most important issue more difficulties. of Development and the Green Roots videos premiered at a screening event year. to be addressed in the Presidential The Posse program was founded Initiative. Launched in the fall of during Fall Term 2009. The winning Every year, the Posse scholars campaign as opposed to 22 per- in 1989 by Deborah Bial to provide 2008, Green Roots is a two-year envi- team will receive a $3,000 cash prize organize the Posse Plus Retreat - cent of students at other schools. students with the opportunity to ronmental initiative that will estab- as well as have their video featured - a seminar in which the scholars Also, 30 percent of Lawrentians said attend universities and to blossom lish the framework for more specific on the Documentary Channel. The invite other students to join them to that racism is a problem on campus socially and academically, regard- institutional policies and procedures runner-up will receive $1,500 and the address a particular issue. Although as opposed to 67 percent at other less of economic, social or other in order to “green” the Lawrence third place team will receive $500. the themes of the issues varied from schools. limitations. According to the official campus as well as to cultivate habits Students who wish to join the group to group in the past, this past As evidenced by the report and Web site, Bial was inspired by a stu- that lead to the increase in care of competition can submit team infor- year all of the Posse Plus groups all of the other contributions from dent who said, “I never would have the Earth and sustainability of the mation to Erin Chudacoff, assis- focused on the theme of social Posse scholars, The Posse program dropped out of college if I had my Lawrence community. tant director of donor relations, at responsibility. They conducted a not only helps scholars realize their posse with me.” She created the pro- The competition is composed of [email protected]. national survey to study how college potential, but also enhances the cam- gram to provide scholars with just two rounds. In the first round, teams Entries should be submitted no later students felt about various issues pus communities that they are a part that kind of support network. of students will come up with a 10- than Jan. 30, 2009. Erin can also concerning social responsibility. The of. Though still new at Lawrence, the The Posse scholars are individu- minute overview of their inspiration be reached at (920) 832-7057 for Lawrence Posse scholars recently Posse program continues to bring in als who show “…extraordinary aca- and present it to a committee com- additional information, questions or released a report on the findings of scholars who contribute greatly to demic and leadership potential,” but prised of faculty and staff during the video guidelines. this survey called “Who Cares? The the campus community. who “…may be overlooked by the second week of February 2009. Three Weight of Social Responsibility.”

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2 NEWS Friday, January 16, 2009 The Richard and Margot Warch Campus Center

4th floor: Student Activities Floor Campus Life Office LUCC Offices Student Publications Meeting Rooms

3rd floor: Main Floor Café Logo Store Info Desk 2nd floor: Student Programming Floor Convenience Store Cinema Post Office Although Lawrence offers a high-quality lib- eral arts education, our food service has hardly Fireplace Lounge been something to boast about. According to Greg Griffin, director of the Warch Center, 1st floor: Dining Floor Lawrence is looking into having an outside food management company provide dining Food Court services for the new campus center. There are five or six companies that are being con- sidered, including Bon Appetite, the company that does the St. Olaf dining services, which is ranked as the fourth best campus food in The Princeton Review. These companies will submit a proposal in February, and a committee will decide whether or not it would be appropriate to switch to an outside dining service. Whether or not the dining service changes, the price of meal plans will remain the same.

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Caitie Williamson Each of these dining options will be Staff Writer able to be paid for with the Lawrence meal cards. There will be a wide variety The No. 1 issue everyone’s dying to of meal plan options, accommodating know about in the Warch Center is the those who would prefer to spend their food situation. Good news, everyone money on convenient store items, and -- both food quality and quantity will those who often eat three full meals be better. For one, none of the existing per day and would prefer to spend food operations -- Downer, Lucy’s, the their money in the food court down- grill, the coffeehouse -- will be moved. stairs. Everything in the Warch Center will There will also be an outdoor deck start from scratch. on which to eat during the summer The first floor will be an all-you- that faces the river. And for those of can-eat food court -- the best value for you worrying about the VR, do not your money, according to the direc- worry, it will not be going anywhere. tor of the Richard and Margot Warch There are still many memories to be Campus Center, Greg Griffin. The food had in our dear old pub. court will have a pizza station, a grill We all know that the building is station and a chef in the middle, and it LEED-certified, but how sustainable is will offer a wide variety of food. the inside of the Warch Center, really? The second floor will consist of a According to Griffin, the design for din- convenient store that will offer grocery ing services currently is to be trayless. items such as frozen entrees, bread, Research has shown that 40 percent peanut butter and jelly and other col- of food served in a setting with trays lege staples. In addition, students will is thrown away, so if Lawrence went be able to call-in pizzas to be picked up trayless, there would be more money at the convenient store. to spend on higher-quality food. Plus, A coffeehouse will also be featured Mother Earth would love that. on the second floor, serving Alterra While the Warch Center will have Coffee, a Fair Trade organic roasting a full-blown movie theater that will be company based out of Milwaukee. The used by campus clubs and academic coffeehouse will also offer fresh pas- groups, it will also potentially offer tries and possibly a gelato bar. Friday midnight showings of cult clas- The third floor of the Warch Center, sics and other movies that have left the main level, will offer a café that will the theater but are not yet out on DVD, be open from 7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and depending on student interest. will serve different foods depending on There also will be a big focus on the time of day. Also, this way, if you independent films, according to Griffin. want to buy a bagel and juice for break- There will be no charge for fast before class and not a football player’s breakfast, you are only buying a bagel and juice. See Campus Center on page 5 The Lawrentian

Friday, January 16, 2009 News 3 1965 Grant provides bikes for rent LUCC News Wisconsin’s economy.” be a visible reminder to all for us Lindsey Ahlen LUCC’s General Council met week. The council is also preparing Staff Writer In order to rent out bikes, rent- to think about our transportation ers will need to complete waivers choices ... we don’t always need to Monday, Jan. 12. The council dis- a package of constitutional reforms Soon, students and faculty will available at the union and to leave jump in a car when we need to go cussed its upcoming presidential to be submitted to the campus in be able to rent bikes and to ride them their LU IDs at the Information Desk. somewhere.” and vice-presidential elections, as a referendum in the beginning of to Appleton destinations. Funded Vatch said, “The waivers will remind The Class of 1965 Student well as cost-cutting measures to February. through the campus center and the students that they are responsible Activity Grant is an endowment cre- submit to the Board of Trustees Steering and Finance Class of 1965 Student Activity Grant, for any damages to the bikes while ated by the class of 1965 to fund through their Subcommittee on Committees resume their regular bikes will be available to rent with they are renting them.” Each renter student-sponsored events that help Student Affairs, which meets next meetings this week. an ID. will receive a key to a bike and a create a co-curricular atmosphere helmet. on campus. It also aims to reward Next year, the same student initiative and leadership. Announcements: process will happen in Amounts granted each year vary, but Presidential and vice-presidential elections are going on now! If you the campus center. generally are $1,000-$5,000. have not yet voted, please do so! We have a three-way contest for presi- There will be no More information about applying dent between Kaleesha Rajamantri, Jon Sacks, and Chelsea Wantland, so overnight renting and and applications for this grant can every vote counts. If you want to know more about the candidates, their renters must be aware be found on the Lawrence Web site statements along with polling times and locations are posted in the lobby of the local bike laws. or in the Alumni Office. Applications of every dormitory. Voting is being conducted by paper ballot, so you There is no biking on the are due by 5 p.m. on the sixth must be present at a polling station with valid identification to vote. sidewalks downtown on Wednesday of each term. College Avenue. 2009 application deadlines for Polling stations are open this weekend Greg Griffin, cam- the Class of 1965 Grant are: 6-9 p.m. in the following locations: pus center director, Second Term -- Feb. 11 Friday, Sage Hall Lobby said, “The immediate Third Term -- May 6 Saturday, Hiett Hall Lobby impact [of this bike Photo by Marc Deheager rental program] will be Sunday, Ormsby Hall Lobby Hayley Vatch, a senior involved a reduction in the need to use a car U Changes with the project, said that 10 bikes for trips and appointments in and will likely be available by the begin- around town. Students, without any N are ning of Spring Term 2009. planning, can get a bike and peddle I Green Improvements The bikes will be from Trek, a off to anywhere in town.” coming! Who: LUCC Environmental Committee Wisconsin-based company. According Continued Griffin, “A second- O to Vatch, this is ary green benefit is the bikes will N What They Do: The group was formed to advise and to decide on LUCC ideal, because 50% business with an environmental bent. The group also brings environmen- “buying bikes tally minded clubs together to communicate about green initiatives and from a manufac- S helps interested clubs get involved with environmental projects. Senior turer as close to member Megan Bjella said that an aim is “to steer Lawrence in the direction Appleton as pos- T OFF of ‘walking the walk’ instead of just ‘talking the talk.’” sible reduces the carbon imprint A When and Where: Jan. 19, 8:30 p.m. The committee invites all club that the shipping 10 College Avenue, Suite 112A City, Center Plaza T Come take heads to this open meeting to initiate collaboration on environmental of the bikes will www.kindredspiritsorganics.com advantage of projects, to judge current activity on campus, and to gauge clubs’ environ- have, and buy- I mental interest. The committee encourages interested parties to come to ing from a some- Local products — Organic food — Flowers discontinued this meeting and subsequent bimonthly Environmental Committee meet- Fair trade chocolates and teas O what local com- ings. The meeting will be held in Riverview Lounge. pany supports Free classes — check out our website! N items only. The Lawrentian

4 FEATURES Friday, January 16, 2009 After the Bubble bursts: This Week in Canada: a slushy state of affairs Sue Spang government. session without dissolving parlia- Class of '07 If you’re thinking, “It doesn’t ment; or to simply ask Harper to Continuing education with Emily Meranda seem like they should be able to do resign and appoint a new Prime This week in Canada it has been that,” then you’re not alone. Alas Minister and form a new govern- -- questions of democratic integrity ment. Emily Meranda behind the order and routine of cold and snowy. Besides Barack aside -- they absolutely can. Allow Ultimately, Jean chose to pro- Class of '08 Lawrence I learned to embrace the Obama inauguration fever, which is, me to explain: rogue parliament from Dec. 4 until unknown, and after a summer in frankly, out of hand -- while listening Canadian parliament has 143 Jan. 29, giving Harper time to redeem Life after Lawrence: What Middle-of-Nowhere, Ohio combing to Canadian Public Radio last week, Conservative members. In addition, himself and giving Canadians time to is it? When I first joked to fellow job Web sites and a cross-coun- I was implored to submit song sug- the Liberals hold 77 seats, the New think over the idea of Liberal coali- Lawrentian Stephen Anunson that I try apartment search with fellow gestions for an “Inauguration Mix: 49 Democratic Party, or NDP, hold 37 tion. During this time, parliament wanted to do a Life After Lawrence Lawrentian and current room- Songs from Above the 49th Parallel,” and 49 belong to the always-fasci- does not meet, and no legislation is article, it was mostly to convince mate Caitlin Gallogly, my life in and less charming and more discon- nating Bloc Québécois, the French reviewed. myself I was still a part of Lawrence Minneapolis started Aug. 4. It’s been certing, this morning’s paper had a separatist party. While this government debacle while maintaining a healthy distance. the best risk I’ve ever taken. In feature article titled “Chowbama,” This means that even though has had some effect on Canada, the It’s a tricky situation, staying tuned a neighborhood three blocks from about Mr. Obama’s food choices - there are more Conservative MPs effect has been surprisingly small into campus without being “that what some consider the ghetto, I - the most exciting news has been than from any other individual for an effective disbanding of the senior” who you’re pretty sure grad- wake up to the sounds of my neigh- Ontario’s lack of a snow-removal party, the Conservatives do not hold government. For about four days, uated but might actually be doing bor blasting “Crank That” in the budget, causing the roads to be a majority in parliament as a whole. Canadian politics were actually excit- an extra year, but you’re just not parking lot. Armed with picture covered in inches of slush. In the Dissatisfied with the fiscal ing, which, based on people’s reac- positive. One thing I know about books, stickers, and hand sanitizer, midst of world economic collapse plan presented by Harper in late tions, I must assume does not hap- life at Lawrence is that it’s a good I drive between the Twin Cities and and unfavorable driving conditions, November, the Liberal and NDP lead- pen very often. life, however unaware we may be prepare myself for all the important it seems curious that the Canadian ers banded together, persuaded the Secondly, the proroguing of it at the time. Life at Lawrence is things my four-year-old students government has been so quiet. Bloc to enter a temporary union, giv- taught everyone a little more about comforting and familiar. We know have to tell me: “Miss Emily, trains Have you heard anything lately ing the combined “party” the major- Canadian government, a system with where and how to find people, and make the ‘choo-choo’ noise, not fart about what the Canadian govern- ity, and planned to vote down the so many caveats that even Canadian more importantly, where and how to noises.” “Miss Emily, I puked last ment is doing? If you haven’t, it plan, executing a vote-of-no-confi- newspapers published flow charts find ourselves. night and it was green!” “Miss Emily, may be because very little attention dence and toppling the Conservative showing the hierarchies of power in Life after Lawrence, for me, has I didn’t bring my snow pants to is paid to Canada’s parliament out- Harper. a parliamentary democracy. been a continuation of education. school because I didn’t want to get side -- and, really, even inside -- the Harper’s fate then lay not Thirdly, it became clear that the After a commute from Minneapolis them wet and dirty outside.” Every country. Then again, it might also be with the parliament, but rather in possibility of the Bloc Québécois into St. Paul, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. day is exciting and every day I am because Canada doesn’t really have a the hands of Michaëlle Jean, the entering into anything resembling a I find myself swarmed by four-year- learning how to be a better adult government right now. Technically. Governor General of Canada. This seat of power terrified the Canadian olds in the pre-kin- from my four-year-old teachers. Saying that Canada doesn’t have government position, which had not public as a whole, and the fact that dergarten class- a government at the moment is been utilized with regard to the the separatist party’s seats represent room at Longfellow perhaps an exaggeration. Saying that Prime Minister since 1926, repre- the lynchpin of parliament is both H u m a n i t i e s the Canadian government is on the sents the influence of Elizabeth II, hilarious and horrifying. Elementary School. verge of a major coup and potential the Queen of England. Lastly, the fiasco confirmed that Teaching four-year- toppling is not. In early December, a Jean, who had to be interrupted when Canada really messes up, the olds has been an portion of the parliament moved to in the middle of a tour of Europe Queen is, ever so coolly, though ever eye-opening expe- overthrow the Conservative Prime and flown back to Canada, had three so confusingly, still the woman in rience. Forget your Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, choices: to dissolve parliament, charge. If only she could send some honors projects, democratically and fairly elected prompting another election; to pro- snowplows our way. 600-level seminars, Oct. 14 -- only six weeks previous rogue parliament, discontinuing the and summa cum -- in favor of a Liberal “coalition” laude distinctions: We adults pale in comparison to the intelligence of a From our kitchen to yours: four-year-old. They Photo courtesy of Emily Meranda understand more Chef Chris McGeorge about the human condition than The transition from the Bubble Chris McGeorge cover 3. Spread on the Alfredo and into adulthood can be nearly seam- you’d think and can express emo- Chef 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts top with mozzarella, toasted tions I once thought too complex for less and painless. Taking risks and 1 Roma tomato, sliced pine nuts, tomato, chicken and a four-year-old. making fools of ourselves while Chicken, Pesto and Pine Nut Italian seasoning to taste Italian seasoning. I had a nasty paper cut this week inside the Bubble helps us to not Pizza Cooked chicken, enough to and when a student saw it he made repeat embarrassing patterns when This is a recipe my family me a Band Aid from a rubber-band we get out. While I like to believe cover pizza 4. Bake at 425˚ until cheese is put together. The whole point of and Kleenex and asked, “Miss Emily, that I am more mature and capable (We usually use a rotisserie melted and slightly golden. did your Mom help you when you since graduating, the hint of awk- it is that it’s simple, fast and deli- chicken. It’s easy and already got hurt? Helping people makes ward that every Lawrentian feels cious. It’s great because you use cooked for you.) people feel better. I can help you is definitely still ingrained in me. premade ingredients to make That will never leave any of us, and with your paper cut.” I am jeal- something that tastes really 1. Toast pine nuts. Put them in ous of the uncomplicated minds of it’s nice to know that there is some good. a pan over medium heat and my four-year-olds. Even my student constancy in the ever-changing real from Somalia, who has no English world. We will always have our com- stir them around until they Ingredients: start to turn a light golden language abilities at all, recognizes munal knowledge of “The Republic” 1 pre-made pizza crust distress in others and shows beauti- and our deep-rooted love for the VR color. 1/4 cup pesto (enough to ful empathy to someone from whom to remind us of the environment she doesn’t understand a single that prepared us to go out and live lightly cover crust) 2. Put crust on pizza pan word. enriching and inspiring lives. 1/2 jar Alfredo sauce or cookie crust. Cover with Life after Lawrence is still totally So, Life after Lawrence: what is Shredded mozzarella to pesto. Photo courtesy of Chris McGeorge a learning environment. In leaving it? It’s pretty good, kids.

Interspersed with these ques- tions. In the past, residence halls, or by manning the phones to call in tions are action questions, in which such as Plantz, Kohler and an alli- answers. Watson notes that phones What is trivia? trivia masters make ridiculous ance of Ormsby, Colman and Hiett, may be a challenge this year, since the previous year. requests of team members, ranging have formed teams. halls are no longer equipped with Dorothy Wickens This year, the contest kicks off at anywhere from violating as much of In addition to 20 to 30 off-cam- on-campus phone lines. Editor in Chief 10:00:37 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, ending the student handbook as possible to pus teams, other Lawrence teams If playing with a team sounds at midnight on Sunday, and is broad- putting on a skit to inspire the topic typically include Co-op, Computer too intense for you, trivia masters For all of those new students out cast from Lawrence’s radio station, of a trivia master’s paper that is due Science and the Yuais. Students can are always asking for help to answer there, what you will witness and/or WLFM, now streaming online. the following week. Questions are join these teams and play for fifteen phones at the studio. experience next weekend may shock, Trivia questions are entirely also categorized to fit into theme minutes or all 50 hours, although Answering phones is pretty sim- amaze or terrify you. written and then read on the air by hours, such as Ireland, Batman or Trivia Master Claire Gannon sug- ple, said Gannon. Not to mention, The madness that you will be the 13 trivia masters, led this year by Chuck Norris. gests that you find time for sleep the off-the-wall answers that you will witnessing is the Great Midwest Grand Master Erin Campbell Watson. If by now you’re still interested at some point during the weekend, hear are bound to be entertaining. Trivia Contest, started at Lawrence Teams are given three minutes to in this craziness, you may be won- so that fourth week is not entirely For those who do decide to join in 1966. It is a 50-hour competition, furiously search for the answer to dering, how do I play trivia? Teams painful. in the fun, Watson says that it helps known as the world’s longest-run- almost impossible questions and call can be formed on campus by any Trivia players can contribute to a to keep the Trivia Credo in mind: ning trivia contest, deemed as such in the answer to the studio, where students who are interested. These team by researching answers online - “Trivia is meant to be entertainment because the first question asked many phone answerers are waiting teams usually form in residence - which requires a host of computers and should be perceived solely in every year is the last question from to take calls. halls or through student organiza- and some reliable Internet access -- that light.” Trivia...it's coming. Friday, Jan. 23 10:00:37 p.m. The Lawrentian

Friday, January 16, 2009 FEATURES 5 Eat your vegetables! Introducing Feng Shui J.B. Sivanich just named two important Mark Langenfeld more health-conscious and wanted and although it is nutritious, its Opinions & Editorials Editor principles of dorm room Feng Shui. for The Lawrentian the school to do more to promote a flavorings contain sugar, corn syrup When living with a roommate, it’s healthy environment. East students and added calories. Promoting it as Last year The Lawrentian pub- important to have an area that you Associate Professor of had “cognitive categories” for food, healthful was sending a “mixed mes- lished a fashion column -- Style, can be completely private in, even if Anthropology Mark Jenike gave a perceiving more food items as being sage” to students. more style! The column sparked it is only to change your clothes for talk titled “Eat Your Vegetables! unhealthy than the West students. Both groups of students favored controversy among some readers a minute or two every day. Observations on Nutrition among The study of garbage cans control and autonomy over their for various reasons, reasons includ- Appleton High School Students” revealed that fast food and caf- nutrition. In their dietary intake, ing but not limited to its tone and J.B.: Also, it’s a great idea to keep Friday, Jan. 9. The lecture, which eteria meals were the most popu- according to Jenike, there was “no its frequent criticism of women work and sleep separate, even if took place at 11:30 a.m. in significant difference” wearing sweatpants. This year, we small dorm rooms mean that it is Lucinda’s dining hall, was between the two groups. have decided to enlist Lawrentian only a matter of a foot or six inches. part of a “Lunch at Lawrence” All of the students were staff members Mac Watson and J.B. series. Jenike, a nutritional consuming excessive sugar Sivanich to publish another weekly Mac: Though valuable to keep work anthropologist, noted that and empty calories. Up to column devoted to the lifestyle of and sleep separate, the nook dedi- since the mid-1970s, the 26 percent of the students’ Lawrentians. We hope that it will be cated to Lego and Nintendo is giving percentage of obese and daily caloric intake was helpful, entertaining and thought- me overwhelmingly positive vibes. overweight Americans has derived from the added provoking, but maybe it won’t be. It’s crucial to keep a sense of mental more than doubled, now at sugars in processed foods. Dorm rooms are an integral part levity, even when studying. 32.5 percent of the popula- Students also consumed of college life. They allow students tion, and has tripled among too much sodium and not to express themselves and organize J.B.: So, Kylie, your roommate was children. This is significant enough fruits, vegetables their lives. The art of arranging and bragging that you have personally because obese children are or whole-grain foods. decorating living spaces is called made every piece of furniture in more likely to become obese However, the students were “feng shui,” referring to an ancient this room that is not standard-issue adults. not consuming excessive Chinese system of aesthetics, which Lawrence University furniture? In his study, Jenike amounts of fat or saturated “were believed to collaborated with several fat and were receiving ade- utilize the Laws of Kylie: Well yeah, Lawrentians and the faculty quate amounts of iron and both heaven and I made that one of Fox Valley Tech to com- calcium. Jenike emphasized Earth to help one table. pare the dietary habits of that these trends are com- improve life by Feng Shui, students at Appleton East mon among all Americans, receiving positive Mac: That’s awe- and West High Schools. not just the subjects of the Qi,” a Wikipedia more Feng some. Kylie, have This provided a nutritional study. article states. you always been baseline for what kids were To improve the nutri- This week we interested in car- eating, and evaluated the tional habits of Appleton ventured over to Shui ! pentry? impact of earlier nutritional high school students, Trever Hall to visit programming at the elemen- Jenike suggested outreach the room of soph- with Mac Watson Kylie: Actually, I tary school level known as to parents, coaches and omores Julia Blair have, Mac. After Photo by Kate Langenfeld athletes; a rescheduling of and J.B. Sivanich Education for Healthy Kids, Professor Mark Jenike of the anthropology department presents his findings and Kylie Daniels, school every day which was primarily taught on nutritional habits of Appleton high school students. lunch periods to reduce hospitable hosts in high school I to the current Appleton East student need for snacks; and enthusiastic Feng Shui question would spend a few hours in a car- students. Appleton West’s incoming lar food items and most likely to more nutritional information pro- answerers. pentry shop, apprenticing with this students did not take part in any be consumed. The most frequent vided to students; and better pricing carpenter who was actually the twin such program and thus functioned uneaten items found were fruit, veg- and presentation of healthy items. J.B.: So, why did you guys choose to brother of the host of “This Old as a control group. etables and homemade sandwich- People are hopeful that the cohesive- live in Trever? House.” There were strong social influ- es. Flavored milk symbolized the ness and financial resources of the ences on nutrition in the “nutritional dichotomy between what is “healthy” Appleton community will make real Julia: Well, it’s just got this great J.B.: No way. That’s awesome. He’s culture” of both schools. Students at and “unhealthy.” It was the most nutritional change possible. location and a really chill and mature the brother of the guy who was like East who had gone through EHK were popular beverage at both schools, vibe. the original Ty Pennington before there was a Ty Pennigton. I also Kylie: We know that many people noticed that you guys like to keep a the Warch Center and will offer to meet, student organization would think that living in a Trever towel under your door. Campus Center longer hours, with new weekend storage, and a student work- double might not be the coolest continued from page 2 hours, too. We will also be able space complete with paper-cut- move for two sophomores to make, Julia: Yeah, it’s kind of like a “keep to send UPS and Fed Ex pack- ters, button-makers, scissors, but we couldn’t disagree more. We the bad spirits out and the good Lawrence students to use ages in the new mailroom. and other Diversity Center- tried to show how cool living in spirits in” kind of a deal. Trever is by making our room really this facility. Unfortunately, There will be ample per- esque supplies. Mac: Is there any way that you incor- formance space in the Warch What about all of the old cool. there are no plans for a bowl- porate the spirits of the environment ing alley or moon bounce in the Center, with three large perfor- buildings? Contrary to popular Mac: Well, obviously the impression in your room? new campus center, but a movie mance spaces -- each the size of belief, Downer will not turn into one gets when walking into your theater is a pretty sweet deal. Riverview -- on the second floor a dance studio. In fact, nothing room is “cool.” Could you tell us a Julia: Well, I found that “Sixth Sense” What is with that box stick- that can be combined to form is going to move into Downer. little bit about it? poster in Plantz last year, so I guess ing out of the top of the Warch one huge performance space For right now, the plan is to you could say that I’m recycling it Center? No, that is not where complete with built-in speak- turn off the heat and lights and Kylie: We have a standard, split bunk which is kind of environmental. Wade will be sitting to watch ers. Additionally, there will be lock the building. scheme. In between the end of the bunk and the closet is a nice little J.B.: And that Barack Obama poster out over campus. It is just an an outdoor performance area, Due to the inefficiency of you have is very Feng Shui. and the café will have a built-in the building, and its inability private area that we use to change architecturally pleasing ele- clothes. And then on the wall oppo- ment, according to Griffin. It stage. to be anything but a cafeteria site of the bed are our desks. Mac: But I would have to say that all also happens to be the main The logo store will also be until major renovation is done, that tea is the most Feng Shui thing stairwell, and the natural light- moved to a much larger space, Downer will remain an empty Mac: Wow, the Qi must be flowing you have in the room. Tea is the Mr. ing will cut lighting costs and and offer more merchandise. building, a ghost of the old in this room like the Yangtze River Feng Shui of beverages. help it be LEED-Certified. The new company being used Lawrence. through Shanghai, because you have So, can Sage residents walk for apparel is “Edun Live,” a The union will undergo reno- to the Warch Center without company founded by U2’s Bono vation, but will remain open and going outside? Although Sage’s that offers organic and sustain- house all of the programs that proximity to the Warch Center able clothing. work between Lawrentians and will be incomparable, students A satellite box office will our community -- the Volunteer will have to venture outside also be incorporated into the Center, ArtsBridge, senior expe- briefly. However, delivery trucks Warch Center, so students will rience, and the like. will drive straight through the not have to trek all the way over For those of you who noticed basement of Sage to unload to the con to purchase perfor- that the crane is missing, that their goods. mance tickets. might clue you in that all the Will our mailboxes be in The fourth floor of the major construction has been the Warch Center? No more Warch Center will house all of completed. The plan is for the changing addresses every year the Campus Life offices, as well building to be completed and -- or more often if you’re a big as LUCC meeting places and -- fully functional by the time ath- mover. Each student will be this we’re excited about -- The letes arrive for pre-season this assigned one mailbox in the Lawrentian and other publica- August. Nineteen years in the Warch Center that they will tion offices and workspaces. In making, the Warch Center is keep for four years. The mail addition, this floor will have a about to make its debut. Seven huge lounge with seating areas months and counting. Photos by Jenna Fitton services will also be moved to The remarkable amount of Qi in Julia Blair and Kylie Daniels' room can be felt through the photos. The Lawrentian

6 opinions & Editorials Friday, January 16, 2009 Failure to clearly confirm rela- tionships through Facebook has led Just to many embarrassing confusions "Terrorism" and the Gaza War and awkward mistakes that come from assuming that affection must J.B. Sivanich “Israelis” to “Palestinians” and ian pain’ on Americans so that they Give Up. be defined through public online Opinions & Editorials Editor removed “sending rockets,” insert- stop supporting their government’s affirmation. Where does love fit into ing “humanitarian ‘abomination,’” as domination of our land and so their the Facebook relationship status? I Since the Gaza war began Dec. Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu government thinks twice about Lawrence Love with regret to inform you that Facebook 27, much has been put into differen- called the blockade of Gaza in May of bombing more Muslim countries? has no status to indicate the hon- tiating between the “terrorist” ethics 2008, when he was sent on a United It’s also exactly the same 'logic' that Erin Campbell Watson est extent to which your boyfriend of the Palestinian group Hamas and Nations fact-gathering mission. fuels the rockets from Hezbollah might be interested in dating you. those of the Israeli Army. During the blockade, which is and Hamas into Israel." Still, even in light of the incred- Many conservatives and mod- still ongoing, half of all Palestinian He goes on to note the U.S. State Facebook status ibly hopeful and optimistic turn your erates are trying to morally jus- families only ate one meal per day. Department’s definition of terror- relationship has taken, I would not tify the 100 to 1 casualty ratio, After the election of Hamas -- some- ism outlined in a 2001 report: “The ever be so bold to suggest that you saying that Israel has every right thing more democratic than what term ‘terrorism’ means premedi- Dear ECW, switch your Facebook relationship to do whatever is possible to pro- happens in many pro-American tated, politically motivated violence I think I am about to start a new status from “Single.” If you ever tect itself as Harvard professor Alan countries in the region like Egypt perpetrated against noncombatant relationship, but there is one major reach the point when your new boy- Dershowitz did in his column titled and Saudi Arabia -- supplies allowed (1) targets by subnational groups or problem. It has been two weeks, and friend is not afraid to invite you to “An Honorable Warrior.” into Gaza were cut to a quarter of clandestine agents, usually intend- my boyfriend refuses to switch his spend the night in his room, even if They are quick to point out, as what they were before the election. ed to influence an audience. ... (1) Facebook relationship status from you are both sober, and must leave New York Sen. Chuck Schumer did Journalist Uri Avnery, who For purposes of this definition, the “single,” so I am refusing to also, so a large crowd together, and if he recently in a speech, Israel’s habit fought in Israel’s war of indepen- term ‘noncombatant’ is interpreted as not to appear overeager. I know then invites you to enjoy a Downer of airdropping leaflets and sending dence, wrote this about the block- to include, in addition to civilians, it is too early for us to announce brunch with him the next morning, text messages to cell phones warn- ade: “The blockade on land, on sea military personnel who at the time our commitment for the Facebook or at least accompany him on the ing Gazans about upcoming attacks. and in the air against a million and a of the incident are unarmed and/or community to see, but when can we way to Downer, you can be confident Schumer asked, “What other country half human beings is an act of war, not on duty.” begin by removing the offensive word that it is now safe to suggestively would do that?” though the U.S. did as much as any dropping of bombs Renowned journalist Nir Rosen “single” from our profiles? I thought toy with your Facebook relationship that in Vietnam and Fallujah and or launching of rockets. It paralyzes might have shown the hypocrisy of we loved each other, but now I am status as you see fit. Russia did that in Chechnya. life in the Gaza Strip: eliminating Israeli and American claims of “ter- not sure. I would avoid drastic moves, and There is much to admire in most sources of employment, push- rorism” best when he wrote, “When -Lost Online simply allow your relationship sta- Israel’s concern for civilians, but the ing hundreds of thousands to the you drop bombs on populated areas tus to disappear from your profile actual record of the Israeli military is brink of starvation, stopping most knowing there will be some ‘collat- Dear Lost Online, for a while. But make sure you make far less spotless. hospitals from functioning, disrupt- eral’ civilian damage, but accepting The Facebook relationship status another conspicuous update at the In the Lebanese War of 2006, ing the supply of electricity and it as worth it, then it is deliberate. has caused genuine stress and spec- same time, so no one can pinpoint Israel used cluster bombs, which water.” When you impose sanctions, as the ulation after subconscious changes exactly what’s changed about your are defined by their inaccuracy. The Not to draw an analogy, but U.S. did on Saddam-era Iraq, that kill or one-sided hook-ups. It is used as online personality. I suggest updat- bombs are intended to cause as to simply demonstrate the effects hundreds of thousands, and then either a direct bearing on reality, or ing a photo album filled with cute much damage as possible, though of blockades and other sanctions, say their deaths were worth it, as a superficial indication of immatu- pictures of your dog, or changing they are not prohibited in warfare. University of Chicago law professor secretary of state [Madeline] Albright rity, depending on the information your favorite movie from “How to The horrifying thing about this Eric Posner recently asked if the Iraq did, then you are deliberately killing it displays. The move into and out Lose a Guy in 10 Days” to something event was that 90 percent of the War was a humanitarian success, people for a political goal.” of relationships on Facebook has that won’t make you sound so ... cluster bombs were fired within the since the amount of people who died Of course, Hamas firing rockets caused several couples I know to single. last 72 hours of conflict, when the during the war was less than the indiscriminatingly at Israeli citizens break up completely to avoid hav- Once the pressure is on and Israelis knew that a ceasefire was amount of people who would have and their use of Gazan civilians as ing to deal with the commitment you’ve subtly indicated your interest about to be reached. died under Saddam-ruled Iraq with human shields are war crimes. It and status it indicates to the online via Facebook, then it’s completely up The undetonated cluster bombs, U.N. sanctions still in place -- the is hard to support a group whose community. The sudden switch to a to your boyfriend to prove his love which basically act as land mines, U.N. itself estimates that in the first grievances are so valid, when they “Single” status is the easiest, most for you in front of your 364 closest ended up killing more than 30 nine years of the 13 years that they have the aims and use the methods callous way to quickly demonstrate friends at Lawrence. Lebanese after the war had ended. were in effect, 1990-1999, a million that Hamas does. the end or the insignificance of a Recently, there have been reports, Iraqis had died due to sanctions. Too often “terrorism” is used as fling or a relationship. though denied by the Israelis, of their The framing of the debate cannot a normative term, something that use of white phosphorous by moni- disguise that the morality and ratio- happens to us by others but never tors from the group Human Rights nality behind many of the West’s something we take part in. The best Watch. White phosphorous is legal policies in the Middle East not as way to wage a “war on terrorism” is under international law as used as morally superior. to combat it in all of its manifesta- Op-Art an obscurant to hide tank and artil- This is evidenced clearly in last tions, no matter the nationality or lery offensives, though used in urban Wednesday’s edition of The New motivation of those who commit settings it can be lethal to anyone York Times, columnist Thomas such acts. It is the only choice if we by Will Muessig in close enough proximity. Reports Friedman wrote that Israel’s aims in the west really are the “honorable have already surfaced of people who in this latest war were either to 1) warriors” that we proclaim ourselves have suffered extreme burning from eradicate Hamas or to 2) “educate” to be. its chemical compounds. Hamas by “inflicting a heavy death Another common method to toll on Hamas militants and heavy highlight the difference between the pain on the Gaza population.” sides in the recent conflict has been Friedman further explains his in the framing of the debate, clearly use of the word “education” by say- President Bush, distinguishing which side is the vic- ing “the only long-term source of tim. deterrence [in Lebanon in 2006] was When President-elect Obama vis- to exact enough pain on the civil- You will ited Sderot, Israel in July of 2008, ians - the families and employers of be missed. How's he said, “If somebody was sending militants.” rockets into my house where my two Though Friedman does not that for truthiness? daughters sleep at night, I’m going overtly say killing civilians is per- to do everything in my power to stop missible, his message is clear. Salon. that. And I would expect Israelis to com blogger and columnist Glenn -Lawrence do the same thing.” Greenwald asks, “Isn’t Friedman’s It is a reasonable statement, but it ‘logic’ exactly the rationale used by could equally be said if one changed Al Qaeda: We’re going to inflict ‘civil- Photo poll by Sarah Page “Find something to do after I graduate.”

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Friday, January 16, 2009 opinions & Editorials 7 Paper or plastic? Staff Editorial Jess Vogt bags debuted on the retail scene Columnist in the early 1980s, when its share of the bag market was about three percent. Since then, said Business This past week, I came across a Return of the Ice Age Net blogger Deborah Boerner, plas- frightening little piece of literature tic has grown to have more than put out by the American Chemistry Arriving back on campus after the winter break, Lawrentians were welcomed not only by the half of the market. Many stores, Council on the topic of plastic bag usual brutal January temperatures but also by a thick layer of ice on sidewalks and paths. This ice though they have both paper and recycling. This two-paged document rendered the usually pleasant Main Hall to Downer walk a treacherous journey. While our language plastic available, do not even ask spouted the claims that “plastic may seem strong, the sidewalk conditions did make for some uneasy walking, close calls and quite their customers that seemingly age- takes up a lot less space in land- old question of which medium they a few falls. fills,” “it takes 91-percent less ener- prefer anymore; instead, customers Lawrence is a residential campus where walking is the main way of getting from place to place, gy to recycle a pound of plastic must actively request paper in lieu and Lawrence students spending so much time as pedestrians certainly amplifies the chance of than it does to recycle a pound of of plastic if they so desire. injury that sidewalks caked in ice present. The slick paths made locomotion especially difficult for paper,” and -- my personal favorite Meanwhile, the developing world -- “over 90 percent of Americans those with walking disabilities, whether temporary, such as being on crutches, or more lasting condi- didn’t miss a thing, reuse their plastic bags” tions. and plastic bags are, for such innovative uses While Physical Plant could not prevent Mother Nature from taking her due course, it is Physical quite possibly, more as “pet pick-up,” which Plant’s responsibility to ensure safe conditions for all students and faculty to live and work. Because prevalent in the third “prevents a second bag of the rising price of salt -- a result of shortages -- and Wisconsin’s unpredictable winter weather pat- world than they are from being purchased in the first. They are terns, we understand that it is difficult to always stay one step ahead. Be that as it may, ice continued to fulfill these necessary used and reused many to be a hazard for Lawrentians for an extended period of time and still lingers in some locations. functions.” times: for house- Directly outside of residence halls, salt was properly and promptly dispensed, producing satis- Granted, these claims hold trash disposal factory results due to the diligence of the custodial staff. However, this was not the case in longer may be true. But there’s -- getting garbage to another story behind stretches of walkways in between destinations such as Main Hall and the library, where the majority the nearest roadside plastic bags beyond the of walking takes place. It was difficult to ascertain whether salt was applied at all in these places or ravine where they are frequently space they take up in landfills, the simply wasn’t doing its job. incinerated -- human excrement dis- energy required for their recycling We hope in future cases that salt is applied more readily and ice is removed more effectively so posal -- where they stand in for and their use as accessories to dog the safety of both students and faculty is guaranteed. toilets and then get tossed over the walkers. For starters, beyond the fence or into the river -- and, if they mere space plastic bags take up in do end up in a designated municipal landfills is the ever-critical issue dump, they can then be used as sal- of how long they are there. An vage materials collection receptacles American Paper Institute study con- by dump community children. cluded that paper bags decompose Letter to the Editor Plastic bags are even such a in the landfill in about 3 months, commodity in some developing compared to the 240-year estimate countries that the demand for bags I applaud the efforts of The Lawrentian to publicize the new Lawrence Scholars in Business program. I must, for petroleum-based plastic bags. by consumers outstrips the ability however, correct the erroneous headline under which the story ran. As I wrote to the paper’s staff writer in an This brings me to another of stores to provide plastic bags email for the story, “though the LSB program is something new and unique at Lawrence, it does not change point the ACC “fact” sheet doesn’t with purchases. Thus, manufactur- the curriculum in any way. We do not have a business program at Lawrence, and we are not starting one.” It is address: the petroleum-derivation ers of plastic bags have started to unfortunate that your otherwise informative story was incorrect in this important way. of plastic bags. Petroleum is, for all decrease the quality and durabil- intents and purposes, a nonrenew- ity of their plastic bags in response Adam Galambos able resource; it does not replenish to stores’ need for more plastic Assistant Professor of Economics itself as rapidly as humans can bags at the same total cost. These LSB Faculty Coordinator suck it out of the ground. Trees, the lower quality plastic bags, however, source of paper, on the other hand, simply end up in the dumps and can be renewed and renewed several ditches sooner, eventually burning times within a human lifespan, as and releasing toxins and carbon long as sunlight, water, soil, and a dioxide, which pollute the air and The Compostmodernist: Part One little TLC is provided. lungs of the people of the develop- And, paper from trees is easily Dieter Huneryager been vomiting profusely throughout My will finally softened when ing world. for The Lawrentian and commonly recycled. So, while it most of his speech -- I refused him I was sitting in Downer and I wit- Plastic bags are a mess all across may take 91 percent less energy to outright. nessed a group of Kohlerites dining the board, in all parts of the world. recycle plastic bags, only 1-3 percent Recently, I was handed the After all, how could I hope to together. I shuddered in rage; rage But isn’t paper just as bad? Paper of plastic bags are actually recycled golden opportunity of having my compete with the others in that at the knowledge that in the past bags take up more space not just in due to the absence of consumer thoughts and opinions disseminated most glorious section of Lawrence’s week, at least one of those Kohlerites the landfill, but also on distribution recycling programs. The remainder by literally dozens of readers by endearingly adequate publication? probably dressed up like a pirate or trucks, requiring use of more fos- reaches the landfill and takes 240 contributing to this, one of Lawrence Could my column possibly share a a ninja or had played Dagorhir at sil fuels for delivery. And in truth, years to decompose. Fifteen per- University’s most widely-read stu- section with the side-splitting Photo some point. nothing much really decomposes in cent of paper bags are recycled, on dent newspapers. This opportunity Poll (Example Question: “How should Why wasn’t there anyone put- most modern landfills. So, what do the other hand, meaning fewer new was offered to me by none other than Lawrence University try to raise more ting students who think dressing you answer when the bagger asks raw materials are needed for their The Lawrentian’s own Op/Ed editor money?” Answer: “I will hit you with up like pirates is inherently funny you “paper or plastic?” manufacture. and leftist agitator J.B. Sivanich. He this chair! Arrgh!”)? Could anything I in their place? Was there nobody in “Mine,” you answer, as you hand Furthermore, the notion that approached me about the possibility write hold a candle to the half-dozen the student press with the courage him or her the reusable bags you plastic bags used in “pet pick-up” as he was stumbling up the stairs of articles written about alternative to stand up to annoying, harmless brought from home. take the place of bags that would the student union one night. Having rock groups no one has ever heard people such as these? Surely, that Sources: The Wall Street Journal, otherwise be purchased is -- though imbibed two or three too many long of every week? Furthermore, could void needed to be filled. Thus I, like http://www.reusablebags.com/, possibly apt -- irrelevant. Pet waste islands, he prattled on to me in his I really join the annals of history the proverbial phoenix rising from http://www.plasticbagrecycling. disposal bags could just as easily be noticeably slurred speech about how by writing for The Lawrentian, the the ashes in her splendid, multi-col- org/, http://www.plasticbagre- paper bags, were not the prevalence I would make a good addition to the same newspaper that broke the news ored beauty, have decided to right cycling.org/, BNet Business Net, of plastic bags so high. Op/Ed section. After hearing him out about the shower peeper, the Hiett this wrong, and bring back the nega- Personal observations and study But how did this prevalence and fetching him a glass of water meth lab, and the awesomely frivo- tivity and ill will that has eluded this in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and the of plastic bags increase so? Plastic and some paper towels -- he had lous P & H party controversy? Nay, I publication for far too long. You’re Philippines. did not deserve such a coveted spot. welcome, world.

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8 Arts & Entertainment Friday, January 16, 2009 The Scarring Party brings old-timey music to coffeehouse

Alex Schaaf a bassist when you can have a tuba The group opened with “After came with “Leslie Ann Merrimac,” with a cunning grin and wink that Arts & Entertainment Editor instead? the War,” which showcased their as Bullock crooned about an abu- lets you know it’s all just a laugh. The next thing that sets you vaudeville lyrics right off the bat, sive, loveless marriage: “Leslie Ann The stories that Bullock told Imagine you are in some non- back is Bullock’s vocals. Using a with such lines as “With a switch Merrimac had bruises all around her between songs were worth the atten- descript Western town, back in the special condenser microphone, he knife he cut his lip / And gave me a neck / And a silver trail of latch- dance alone, as he talked about dog- 1920s. You are just hanging out drawls and spits out vocals with a rubella red kiss.” hooks down her back." boys, vampires and other oddities. down the street, the same old thing The most memorable introduction that you did last week. All of a went something like this: “This song sudden a man with black suspend- is about your life. And a little bit ers and a candy cane hat steps off about mine. Also it’s about necro- the train with a big briefcase and philia ... and the downside to it.” looks around mischievously. “Gather The Scarring Party has shared ‘round, gather ‘round!” he says with the stage with some well-known a wink. “I’ve been all over this fine bands, such as Margot & the Nuclear world, and I’m a-gonna sing you So and So’s, Tilly and the Wall, Why? some songs.” and Daniel Johnston. This is where The Scarring Party Last weekend they were intro- comes in. Hailing from Milwaukee, duced by Lawrence’s own Sturdy they describe themselves as a quin- Beggars, who played a solid opening tet that performs “tuba-, accordion- set. Making it through a few techni- and banjo-driven end-time music cal difficulties, they showcased their that draws on the influence of ‘20s own unique style while playing sev- and ‘30s music hall, Lomax folkways eral songs from their new album recordings and ‘70s punk.” “The Saint.” The group played in the cof- Even if you don’t like The Scarring feehouse last Saturday night to a Party, and I expect there may be some wide-eyed crowd that started off people out there that don’t, you have confused but quickly warmed to the to admit that they are original. And band’s music. in the current music state of every- The instrumentation of The one striving to sound the same in Scarring Party is the first thing that order to fit in, it is refreshing to hear Photo courtesy of James McDaniel turns heads. Daniel Bullock, the Lead singer Daniel Bullock led The Scarring Party last Saturday night. a group that tosses off expectations lead singer, had an accordion as and creates their own unique sound. his instrument of choice, and he “Come Away From the Light” is for was backed by a banjo, nontradi- thin sound that resembles an old They played heavily from their Most of the songs are character sale on their Web site, http://www. tional percussion including a huge Victrola, a voice meant to be listened latest album, 2008’s “Come Away studies, filled with violence, hope- scarringparty.com. cast-iron bell, and hey, who needs to on an old, crackly record player. From the Light.” Another highlight lessness and despair, but delivered

Keep your Artist Spotlight: fingers warm Because a Diva is the female version of a Hustler this winter. Becca Shorr Write for The Lawrentian. contact [email protected]

by Anna Hainze Golden Globes: who should have won This week’s featured artist is not your typical vocal major, less and convincing performance is movie’s future? not that I’m looking to generalize. Elaine Blum Photo courtesy of Becca Shorr Staff Writer obviously worthy of this award. Do not let the Globes entirely However, I do think that you might But how did the Globes choose influence your viewing habits, how- be hard-pressed to find a voice recital. Becca started singing at an This year on “The Office,” Dwight Ledger’s fellow nominees? My best ever. The biggest what-were-they- student here that is brave enough early age, though thankfully she birthed a watermelon. And “30 Rock” guess is that the committee drew thinking of the awards were the to unhesitatingly name Mariah, has moved on from the embarrass- still won the Golden Globe for best names from a hat to fill the nomi- nominations for “Mamma Mia!” The Britney, and Beyoncé as her main ing tapes of her as a youth singing television series -- musical/comedy. nation ticket. How else would Tom movie, nominated for best picture sources of musical inspiration. along to her favorite Raffi tunes. Obviously the best nominee does not Cruise get nominated for his booty- and best actress, simply pales in Ladies and gentlemen, I give you In fact, during the summer of always win. So here are a few points shaking performance in “Tropic comparison to the original Broadway Rebecca Shorr. ‘07 she auditioned for “American of clarification: what the Globes got Thunder”? The movie has its laughs, show. Go see the theatrical produc- Though the aforementioned Idol” in Philadelphia. Says Shorr, “I wrong, what they got right, and what but is not worth nominations for tion instead! artists might make one think that promised myself that if ‘American they indicate about what to watch in two of its supporting actors -- both Furthermore, it is astounding that Becca is perhaps not a singer to Idol’ ever came to Philly, I would the coming months. Cruise and Robert Downey Jr. Meryl Streep was nominated for her be taken seriously, listening to audition,” and she certainly held The awards correctly recognized Ledger was the obvious winner, role as Donna, the spunky mother of this senior soprano powerhouse herself to it. Even though she only Heath Ledger as the best support- but at least the other two nominees, the bride. She inadequately captures will make you re-evaluate such sang for a grand total of 60 sec- ing actor for “The Dark Knight.” Philip Seymour Hoffman for “Doubt” the emotion of the original character unfortunate stereotypes. And onds, after waiting in line for 12 This was not merely a pity-win in and Ralph Fiennes for “The Duchess,” and relies too much on her big name here’s your chance: Becca’s recital hours, Becca deemed the entire response to Ledger’s death. Nor was were serious contenders. and past fame -- not a Globe-worthy is tonight, Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. ordeal both worth it and an eye- it merely a nod to his career on The biggest winner of the night performance. in Harper Hall. This event will opening experience -- “I met and the whole, which, admittedly, was was “Slumdog Millionaire,” which To sum up a three-hour experi- feature a truly eclectic variety of sang with the crazies you see on filled with plenty of award-worthy won best picture, best director, best ence into some relatively painless selections and composers, from TV,” she said. performances, such as his role in screenplay and best original score. advice: Go see “The Dark Knight” Rossini to Bob Dylan to a Hebrew And next year? Though she’s “Brokeback Mountain.” I would not have guessed the film and “Slumdog Millionaire,” as well prayer and everything in between. keeping her options open and Ledger deserves this award would be a heavy hitter. as other nominees “Revolutionary So if you like diversity and you like not necessarily focusing solely on because of his outstanding portrayal Its premise: an Indian teen wins Road” and “Doubt.” Go see “Mamma James Antony -- who is sharing musical careers, notes Shorr, “As of the Joker. He crafted a complex, big on a Hindi version of “Who Wants Mia!” on Broadway instead of endur- this recital slot with Shorr -- and long as there are karaoke bars perversely rational, deeply unsettling to be a Millionaire?” However, such ing Meryl. And if confused by the you like duets featuring both Becca open, I’ll still be able to give my character. Nothing about the Joker a sweep at the globes suggests this image of Dwight birthing a water- and James, you really have no gift to the world.” invites sympathy, yet his mystery is a film to watch out for. Perhaps melon, please promptly begin watch- excuse to miss this one-of-a-kind fascinates viewers. Ledger’s seam- there is a Lawrentian review in this ing “The Office.” The Lawrentian

Friday, January 16, 2009 Arts & Entertainment 9 Coming to your senses The Best Music of 2008

Movies Friday, January 16 according to: according to: according to: according to: Alex Schaaf Alex Bunke Nicole Capozziello Ben Levine “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” “Hotel for Dogs” “Notorious”

1. Fleet Foxes, “Fleet Foxes” 1. The Hold Steady, “Stay Positive” 1. Sigur Rós, “Með suð í eyrum 1. Lil’ Wayne, “Tha Carter III” In a not-so-great year, this one I feel bad for people who just við spilum endalaust” 2008 was the year of Lil’ Wayne. stood out from the rest with its can’t “get into” The Hold Steady. It feels dirty and predictable With “Tha Carter III,” Lil Wayne broke soaring vocals and unique struc- They are missing out on a band that to put a Sigur Rós album at the out above and beyond the main- tures. If anyone can bring flannel continues to outperform itself on top of my list but a) I’m just that stream and emerged as a true force back in a big way, my bet’s on each consecutive record. Drink a few predictable b) 2008 was just in music. This album had phenom- these guys. PBRs and throw on “Sequestered In that lackluster and c) I think this enal record sales while at the same Memphis” -- it’s bound to be an epic album is genuinely fantastic -- time receiving top-notch reviews 2. The Raconteurs, “Consolers of three minutes. triumphant at all the right times from almost every music publica- the Lonely” and quiet in all the right ways. I tion. If you managed to get through Just a solid rock-and-roll 2. Sam Amidon, “All Is Well” particularly like “Inní mér syngur this past year without hearing a track DVD album. An old-fashioned band, A break-up album for the late vitleysingur.” by Mr. Carter, you were probably liv- like Fleet Foxes, but with less flan- 1800s. Delicate strings and horns ing under a rock. Love him or hate Tuesday, January 20 nel and more electricity. support Amidon’s crisp guitar and 2. David Byrne and Brian Eno, him, Lil’ Wayne is here to stay. unique Icelandic drawl. Listen to “Everything That Happens Will “Max Payne” 3. of Montreal, “Skeletal “Saro.” Happen Today” 2. Portishead, “Third” Lamping” Words and vocals by David The return of Portishead was “Saw V” Kevin Barnes can do no wrong, 3. TV On the Radio, “Dear Science,” Byrne and music by Brian Eno… indeed triumphant. After a 10-year and this one is another great I like the sounds that TVOTR This equation is exactly what you hiatus, Portishead has come back “The Express” album, full of sexual deviants comes up with. Less schizophrenic would expect, in all the best ways. with the most hauntingly beautiful and unpredictable melodies. Not than “Cookie Mountain.” I can pic- I recommend buying this for your album of 2008. The intense music as good as “Hissing Fauna” but a ture Liam O’Brien dancing to these father to “reconnect” or buying it combined with the gorgeous vocals solid addition to the catalogue. jams. for yourself and singing along to of Beth Gibbons makes this an essen- “Life is Long” while driving. tial album of 2008. 4. Death Cab for Cutie, “Narrow 4. Someone Still Loves You Boris Stairs” Yeltsin, “Pershing” 3. Wolf Parade, “At Mount 3. TV on the Radio, “Dear Science” Not as “experimental” as they The sounds of spring, or early Zoomer” When I first got this record, I claimed, but it’s just a really good summer. “Glue Girls” yanks you in I was a bit of a latecomer to didn’t quite get the hype. As I built Death Cab album. They do what with its shameless poppy hooks and Spencer Krug and the whole Wolf up my listens though, I found Dear they do well. the rest of the album doesn’t disap- Parade/Sunset Rubdown scene Science to be a remarkable album point. Nothing groundbreaking here, and am thus still pretty heavily from a remarkable band. TV on the 5. TV On the Radio, “Dear just good music. under his spell. Radio has again taken their style to Science” another level that has really cement- I wasn’t as big a fan of their 5. Fleet Foxes, “Fleet Foxes” 4. Fleet Foxes, “Fleet Foxes” ed them as one of the more impor- last one, but this one I like. It Ask Alex Schaaf about this Well, I can’t help but love tant bands of our time. brings the dance. record. them, along with the rest of the world. Seamless. 4. The Raconteurs, “Consolers of 6. Beck, “Modern Guilt” 6. Laura Marling, “Alas I Cannot the Lonely” Smooth and silky produc- Swim” 5. Hot Chip, “Made in the Dark” This album was by far the best tion surround this album of solid Marling is a Brit with a sultry This album manages to be rock-and-roll album of the year. Music tunes. Beck’s getting older, but he voice and knack for smart and pretty fun without being over- Many people brushed aside The hasn’t lost it yet. sassy lyrics. A good companion to whelming, an effect maybe owing Raconteurs after their first record, Tuesday, January 20 Amidon’s “All Is Well,” though per- to the British accent. Also, they considering them just a fun little 7. Ra Ra Riot, “The Rhumb Line” haps less focused. are electronic, making me briefly side project of Jack White. With this Andrew Bird I doubt many people have feel like I am a member of the record and accompanying tour, The heard of these guys, but you 21st century with a diverse music Raconteurs showed that they are, “Noble Beast” should check them out. They collection. in fact, a tight-knit group of musi- redefine the term “catchy”. cians that can craft a truly great rock Bon Iver 6. The Avett Brothers, “The album. Second Gleam” “Blood Bank” This was just an EP but an 5. Fleet Foxes, “Fleet Foxes” / “Sun excellent one at that. It is full of Giant EP” Animal Collective tender harmony and has a sort These two releases have proven of 19th century vibe, filling the that Fleet Foxes are so much more “Merriweather Post Pavilion” hole in my life where I wish a than a run-of-the-mill indie folk Decemberists album had been. group. In addition to their masterful Which bring us to 2009 . . . vocals, these guys incorporate many Lisa Hannigan complex elements into their music “Sea Sew” that give them a sound all their own. This band grew immensely in popu- larity over the past year and I only expect that growth to continue.

6. Ludacris, “Theater of Mind” This year Ludacris yet again proved his worth to the hip-hop scene with his latest release, Theater of Mind. In addition to the sharp rhymes and signature flow of Ludacris, there are a host of excel- lent guest appearances and finely produced beats that make this record worthy of a top spot this year. The Lawrentian

10 Sports Friday, January 16, 2009 LU hockey poaches Finlandia Lions Lawrence University Jon Mays his second of Staff Writer the day, and s o p h o m o r e The Lawrence University men’s Corey Garrett hockey team pushed its current win- also was cred- ning streak to four games with a ited with an pair of wins in the weekend series assist. Johnson, against the Finlandia Lions. at goalie, At Finlandia, the night of Friday, earned the win, Standings Jan. 9, Finlandia (6-6-0, 6-3-0) took improving to a Hockey MCHA O'All the lead early in the second period personal 7-5-0 Adrian 10-0-0 13-1-1 when Chris Hendrickson scored on on the year. Marian 7-3-0 7-6-2 the Lawrence goalie, sophomore L a w r e n c e Lawrence 7-3-0 7-7-0 Evan Johnson. A few minutes later, will face off Finlandia 6-4-0 6-7-0 freshman Jameson Raymond tied with Concordia MSOE 4-5-0 5-8-1 the game, with junior Josh DeSmit University in Concordia 3-8-0 3-12-1 and freshman Matt Hughes carding a home-and- UM-Crookston 3-9-0 3-14-0 the assists. home series Northland 1-9-0 1-13-0 Junior Matt Jacobs gave Lawrence this weekend. (6-7-0, 6-3-0 MCHA) the lead later in the period, and the Vikings didn’t Men’s Bball MWC O'All look back. Johnson made several St. Norbert 4-0 10-1 key saves, and Jacobs added anoth- Carroll 4-0 8-3 er goal midway through the third Grinnell 4-0 7-3 period to make the final score 3-1 Lawrence 2-1 6-4 in favor of Lawrence. Senior Masa Ripon 1-2 3-6 Takahashi and freshman Jon Belotti Lake Forest 1-2 2-8 both picked up assists for Lawrence Illinois College 1-3 4-7 as well. Beloit 1-3 3-8 The Vikings and Lions were back Monmouth 0-3 3-7 in action the following night and the Knox 0-4 0-10 Lions once again took an early lead. The Vikings fell in a 2-0 hole before Women’s Bball MWC O'All climbing back in the third period. Beloit 4-0 7-4 Junior Marc Howe scored the Illinois College 3-1 8-3 first Lawrence goal with Jacobs get- Carroll 3-1 7-3 ting the assist. DeSmit scored his St. Norbert 3-1 7-4 first goal of the season to tie the Ripon 2-1 5-5 game at 2-2. The game went into Lake Forest 1-2 4-6 overtime. It looked ready to be called Knox 1-3 3-7 a tie, but DeSmit scored again, this Grinnell 1-3 2-9 time with just 0.7 seconds left. Monmouth 0-3 5-5 Raymond picked up an assist, Photos courtesy of Ted Greeley Lawrence 0-3 0-10 The Lawrence Vikings continue their winning streak against Finlandia University.

Statistics are courtesy of www.lawrence.edu and Men’s basketball sputters against Carroll www.midwestconference. org and are current as of November 18, 2008 Matt Hoh John Hoch led Carroll, who had a each recording 13 points. half and led 37-32 at the break. Staff Writer game high of 27 points. Dekker also finished with a game However, in the second half, the In addition to problems with the high and career high of seven steals. Vikings could not get anything to The Vikings last took the three-pointers, the Vikings only shot Sophomore Jon Mays also scored 10 fall as they shot only nine of 35 home court Jan. 7 against Carroll 36 percent from the free-throw line points, his career high. Freshmen from the field and were outscored Swimming University. The Pioneers proved to and were 0-5 in the first half. Senior David Bremner and T.J. Crowns also by 25 points. be too much for the Vikings as they Chris Page led the Vikes in points, scored their first points of their LU The Vikings were in action again fell 88-64. As a team, Carroll shot racking up 17. careers. Jan. 13 at Beloit, winning 79-41. They 60 percent from three-point land, Over winter break, the Vikings After defeating the Beavers, then have two more road games Update with nine in the first half compared traveled to California where they LU found themselves taking on against Monmouth and Lake Forest to Lawrence’s 20-percent three-point compiled a 1-1 record. Their first the Kingsmen of Cal Lutheran in before returning home Jan. 23 at 7 shooting percentage. At half time stop landed them in Pasadena where Thousand Oaks, Calif. Kroeger’s p.m. when they take on Grinnell at The 2008-2009 swim the Pioneers led the Vikings 42-31. they defeated the Beavers of Cal- effort of 23 points was not enough Alexander Gym. season continues for both In the second half, Carroll went Tech 96-55. Seniors Jayce Applegren to generate a win as the Vikings lost the men’s and women’s pro- on a 16-7 run, from which Lawrence and Ryan Kroeger, along with junior 85-65. grams this upcoming week- was unable to come back. Junior John Dekker, led the Vikings, with The Vikings played a great first end as they travel together to the University of Chicago Invitational. It has been a strong season already for the Women’s basketball loses to Carroll men as they opened with dual-meet victories over UW- Tristan Lipe 7-0 run soon after. The Vikings were River Falls, Marquette and Staff Writer unable to close the gap and again Ripon and won the sprint fell behind in the last four minutes meet, defeating five other The Lawrence Lady Vikings bas- of the game. Carroll beat the Vikings schools. ketball team has had a difficult sea- 85-64. The women also have had son to say the least. They have been The Vikings were led by senior a strong start by defeating limited to only eight players on Erin Henzi who had a double-double both Marquette and Ripon in their roster and only four return- with 20 points and 10 rebounds. the double dual-meet earlier ing players from last season. Every Sophomore Katie Condon added 12 in the season. They also fin- Vike playing on the roster has been points, junior Laura Aerts added 15 ished in second place in the contributing this year, but the lack points and five rebounds and fresh- of depth has kept them from finding man America McClure had seven sprint meet, falling only to their first victory this season. rebounds and six points. UW-Oshkosh. The Vikes went into their third The Vikings have played hard Both teams are looking conference game looking for a win but have been hurt by turnovers, ahead to finishing well this against Carroll University, a team which have been the thorn in their season, as the team confer- that was 6-2 overall in the season up side for the entire season. If the ence meet begins in less than to that point. The Vikes battled hard Vikings can protect the ball better a month. Both teams are led for the first half and kept the game and try to limit opponents’ opportu- by strong senior classes, but close; they never fell more than ten nities, it will greatly assist this team they also boast an extreme- points behind. that has scored points, but struggles ly strong group of younger The Vikes continued to battle in to keep opponents from scoring. The swimmers, which bodes well the second half and kept the game Vikes are back in action this week- for the future of the pro- close, even taking the lead late in the end at Monmouth College and Lake Photo courtesy of Mara Hagopian Lady Vikes huddle before a game. grams. second half. However, the lead was Forest College. short lived and Carroll went on a The Lawrentian

Friday, January 16, 2009 Sports 11 Sports. Just plain comfortable. Athletes of the Week Torrin Thatcher provides a nice excuse for a guy to have clothing covered, we can move by Jeanelle Adams Staff Writer check out a girl’s derriere. onto other crucial components. Shoes are also often overlooked One must always be aware of After spending most of this when indoors. When sitting down, I the time of day. When in a room of weekend reading and watching the find myself putting my feet in many windows, as any acclaimed couch JAYCE APELGREN ‘09 playoffs, I discovered how important different positions throughout the sitter can tell you, glare is the devil’s it is to have all the proper elements tenure of chair or couch sitting. I put playground. So if there’s a game on while dedicating a whole day to pressure on my soles, heels, toes and at noon or 3:15, you must be cau- Men's Basketball being on my rear end watching TV. sides of my feet, so it is important to tious of sunlight. Pretend you’re What has been the biggest team accom- Let us first begin with the pants wear shoes that provide enough sup- a vampire, so the rays will be the plishment so far this season? that display the seriousness of a true port for all sides so soreness does death of you. Nothing is more irri- The biggest accomplishment for our weekend couch potato. Sweatpants, not overcome your pedals of choice. tating than constantly having your team this season would have to be beat- by rule 1.30.1, are the only way to Since we’re indoors in this situ- eyes readjust from bright, to dark, to ing No. 6 ranked UW-Steven’s Point. We go. Besides the sweet comfort they ation, I usually think it wise to the TV screen, then having it get all played great defense and showed the true provide, which is obvious, there is wear a strong slipper or shoe. Since messed up again from the ball in the potential of our team when we come to more to this great gift of cotton. It slippers are usually worn indoors, sky. The only ball you should have play the right way. goes with anything! How, then, do we don’t have to worry about the to worry about has laces, stitches or sweatpants get the edge over jeans, dirtiness factor. But since shoes are seams on it. How have the roles of individuals on you ask? It’s only in the experi- sometimes used outdoors, I find it’s As always, you want to avoid the team changed since last year? What mental stages, but sweatpants are a good idea to have a pair of “indoor high-traffic areas. Nothing is more impact have the incoming freshmen had expected to be awarded the prize shoes.” These are always clean, so annoying than gusts of cold air from so far? for best pants for both indoor and this provides an opportunity to ele- doors being opened or people talk- The roles of most players have outdoor use. vate your feet on some other piece ing to interfere with your reading remained the same because we are a On a winter day in Appleton, of furniture. and viewing. What do I hate the senior- and junior-heavy team. Most of us there is nothing better than chilling Slippers, on the other hand, most? People asking the score of Photo courtesy of Katie Nadel have played in the past and this year we indoors with these pants, then going sometimes slip to one side or just the game when they obviously don’t all just need to step it up another notch. outside -- to eat during halftime - fall off completely. Since we’re atten- know or care who is playing. If they The freshmen have been coming to practice and competing every day, - without being worried about your tive to the game or literature, we were interested or wanted to know, which makes everyone on the team better. Down the road, I feel these legs getting chilled. don’t want to waste time with a foot don’t you think they would put in freshman will really help the team out. Other nice things that sweat- massage or constantly readjusting the effort to sit down and watch? pants provide are the elasticity and our foot position. That may seem like a minor annoy- Would you rather get fouled while scoring and go to the free-throw line multiple colors. How often is it I think it’s a faux pas to go ance, but it upsets me to no end. Oh for an additional point or take a charge? Why? acceptable to walk around in yel- barefoot indoors. Some people are well, I suppose there could be worse Though getting fouled while scoring puts more points on the board, I low pants? The only thing I dislike uncomfortable with bare feet or things like annoying commercials. feel that taking a charge is more of a momentum changer. It is a big turn- about my bottoms of choice is when carry fungi that don’t care to be Take this advice from me, a sim- around when you can take a charge on someone and go down the court people have stupid things printed seen, so let’s at least always wear ple man who enjoys watching sports the very next possession and score on them. on the butt. On second thought, it socks. Good? Good. Now that we in the best environment possible. What has been your biggest accomplishment over the past four years? What do you hope to accomplish by the end of the season? The biggest accomplishment over the last four years has been win- Promising start to fencing season ning two conference championships and two conference tournaments. As a team this year, we have the same goals. Then, when we get into the Peter Kilkuskie only of junior Peter Kilkuskie. Other results against most of the Big 10, tournament, I hope to make a run further than in years past. for The Lawrentian members of the squad were unable the fencing team is excited for the to attend due to illness and schedul- rest of year and is anticipating a What do you think about the recent change in the distance of the three- point line for Men’s collegiate basketball? Last term, the Lawrence fenc- ing. However, Kilkuskie still posted great season. I don’t think that moving the line back has made too much of an effect ing team had its first meet at a 2-8 record, beating Minnesota and The team has organized a new for most people. It is nice because it spreads the court and forces people Northwestern University. The Illinois. He also proved to be tough training regimen that should prove to defend further out. In our offense, that is a plus because we have so Women’s Epee team, consisting of competition individually, getting to be very successful in prepping many people that are good off the dribble, and it gives our posts more senior Chiara Terzuolo, Captain Elise individual victories over at least two the team for some fierce competi- room to work. Pfaltzgraff, and junior Meg Bonham of the three fencers from Michigan tion. The fencing team will travel posted a 5-5 record, beating Indiana, State, Iowa, Wisconsin and Chicago. back to Northwestern Jan. 31 to face Minnesota and Purdue, among oth- This was the first of many tour- off against more schools, includ- ers. naments for the fencing team, and ing 2008 National Champions Ohio The Women’s Foil team, consist- the team is showing strong potential State, Northwestern, Notre Dame, ing of senior Melanie Kathan, sopho- for the rest of year. Based on these Johns Hopkins and Penn State. more Dorothea Schurr and fresh- MARA HAGOPIAN ‘09 men Sara Rosson and Catie Hoglund, also posted a 5-5 record, beating Women's Basketball Wisconsin, Minnesota, University of Chicago, Michigan State and Purdue. After taking a few years off from playing, how has coming back into The women did not field a sabre the intercollegiate scene changed? team due to team illness. It’s hard to say how the college scene has changed because there is The Men’s Foil team, consisting a new coach. Also, I’m playing with a completely different group of girls of Captain Bryce Schuler, junior Joe from the group in my freshmen year, and we’re in a unique situation with O’Halloran and freshman Jian Gong only eight girls on the team. With only eight girls, it is a lot more physi- posted a 2-8 record, beating Iowa cally demanding. and Minnesota and narrowly losing by one bout to Northwestern. What has been the best “team moment” so far this season? The Men’s Epee team consist- I’m not really sure. I was out for the first six games of the season, so ing of sophomore Jordan Severson I missed a lot of on-court stuff. I guess personally, I think the day the vol- and freshman Tom Boyer, playing leyball girls joined us was a great moment because we could finally have a man down, posted a 0-10 record. a full practice! However, they were able to gath- er crucial individual victories over What is your favorite offensive move? Why? Northwestern, Michigan State, and I love to drive and dish, but my favorite individual offensive move much of the rest of the field. would have to be the spin. It’s a quick change of direction, giving you a Photo courtesy of Chiara Terzuolo step on the defense and it works most of the time. The Men’s Saber team consisted Senior Bryce Schuler on the attack, fencing foil. If you had the chance to play basket- ball with any professional player, who 1. 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Business Manager Christie McCowen

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Kaleesha Rajamantri Jon Sacks Chelsea Wantland News Editor: Katy Hillbo My passion for LUCC stems from serving One of the main challenges facing our campus My name is Chelsea Wantland and I am cur- on LUCC for the past two years. My experiences is an overall lack of respect. The recent thefts, rently a junior Philosophy major with an Ethnic Associate News Editor: Alicia Bones on LUCC’s Steering Committee, General Council, vandalism, homophobia, and general slander of Studies minor. I am running for President of LUCC. Student Welfare Committee, Residence Life groups on campus are unacceptable and detrimen- I would like to be president because I believe that Features Editor: Committee and Trustee Committee on Student tal to the entire community. We need to remember I am a person that can get things done. I see the Nicole Capozziello Affairs, as well as my experience as vice-president that we all have the same goal of academic and potential this university has and the power the of Lawrence International, are valuable assets to personal excellence, and this goal can only be students have to make the changes necessary Opinions/Editorials Editor: bring to the LUCC presidency. I am always open achieved if we respect and support our fellow stu- to fulfill that potential. I am hard-working and J.B. Sivanich to different opinions, easy to work with, and dents. As president, I plan to develop initiatives willing to do what is necessary for our voices to diplomatic, all of which are important qualities that would encourage our diverse community to be heard by the administration. As a member of Associate Opinions/Editorials Editor: Mac Watson in a leader. become more united. By improving overall school other campus organizations, I realize that this Furthermore, I am responsible, and good at spirit, I believe we can create an atmosphere of is an extremely time-consuming position, but I Arts & Entertainment Editor: both delegation and management. I hope to build respect and pride. My leadership experiences in know what my priorities are. My priority is leav- Alex Schaaf on the accomplishments of our past administra- Lawrence athletics, SAAC and Greek Life will allow ing this school a better place than when I entered. tion, publicize LUCC as the students’ voice in the me to promote the views and desires of the stu- Lawrence is an amazing institution, but with the Sports Co-Editors: policymaking process, and restructure legislation dent body successfully. I truly enjoy being a part right leader and focus it can be phenomenal. It Katie Nadel to be more efficient and effective. I want to see of the Lawrence community, and I believe that by is our duty as students and as members of this Ted Greeley students and faculty more involved and I hope we becoming LUCC president I will have the opportu- community to make our opinions known and fight nity to make a positive impact on the community. to create the type of environment we want LU to Photo Editors: can work together next year! Stephen Anunson be. It is our job to make LU fit our expectations. As president of LUCC, I will work diligently to see Layout Editor: LUCC Candidate for Vice President that LU becomes the university you want it to be. Maureen Darras As an LUCC representative, I have come to see what the organi- zation can accomplish. I have many valuable experiences and skills Associate Layout Editor: For full statements, see postings Christie McCowen to bring to the position of LUCC vice president. I am currently an in residence halls. RLA and a member of the LUCC Finance Committee, and I believe Layout Staff: that I work well with others to accomplish common goals. I am Ian Wallace organized, enjoy working behind the scenes, and I have solid ideas Polling will be open from 6-9 of what I’d like to see happen in LUCC this coming year. Many stu- Copy Chief: dents and faculty have a basic idea of what LUCC does, but haven’t p.m. in the following hall lobbies: Michael Schreiber realized that it can positively affect life at Lawrence. I hope that this organization can become more accessible and accountable to the Friday, Sage Hall Copy Editor: students and faculty so that it can better serve the Lawrence com- Cynthia Drake munity. I hope that through becoming the vice president, I can help Saturday, Hiett Hall Ellie Crean Associate Copy Editor: LUCC to be responsible and responsive to the ideas of the Lawrence Lara Wasserman community. Sunday, Ormsby Hall Web Manager: Stephen Flynn

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