Friday · January 26, 2007 The Lawrentian Vol. CXXIV, No. 12 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Vandalism on the rise in Hiett Hall Inside the second and third floor. acts of disre- Nicole Capozziello One person stepped forward with spect occurring for The Larwentian a description of the vandals but no in their home. one is currently suspected. Karen Hiett Hall Though vandalism has been rela- Patyk, Residence Hall Director of Council and Features tively low this year in Hiett, over the Hiett, believes that this act was not staff aim to past few of weeks acts of vandalism committed by Hiett residents but by continue build- have been on the rise. While there has other Lawrence students. ing this sense only been nominal damage, several The weekend of January 12-15, of unity and acts of vandalism were committed four phones were also destroyed in minimizing van- between Thanksgiving break and mid- various ways. dalism so that January. At this point, approximately fines will not be The first acts occurred over $500 of damage has been accrued, necessary. Thanksgiving break when, on the first Photo by Luke Morrison as opposed to the total of $6,000 of As the floor, a chair was broken and a phone Vandals attack sign in Hiett Hall; hall working towards community atmosphere. damage in Hiett last year. F a c i l i t i e s was ripped from the wall. At the end “It basically gets down to what’s Last year, Hiett’s Hall Council Representative for Hiett’s Hall Council, of finals week, an elevator sign was best for the residents,” said Naidu. coaxed residents with Visa gift cards Andres Dabdoub has initiated a no dismantled along with a telephone on Unfortunately, because of the cur- to step forward with information on vandalism campaign to deter future Rossi gives talk on the third floor. rently low involvement in Student the damage, causing charges to drop acts of vandalism and disrespect. women's issues Over winter break, Lawrence Welfare Committee, it is very difficult from around $10,000 to $6,000. In addition to the Dizzy Breakfast Security discovered that a pane of glass to get a feel for what the student body >> see page 2 Still, all residents of Hiett had to program sponsored by Hiett RLA staff on the inner set of doors had been really wants. pay $90 to cover the costs of damage. on the weekends, Dabdoub is also put- kicked in. Security initially boarded up Naidu encourages students with The fairness of this has been debated ting up posters that list the prices of the hole and then replaced the pane feelings on this matter or any other as much of the vandalism is thought the damaged items around the dorm. before students returned to campus. campus issues to join the Student Sports to have been committed by residents Dabdoub wants to remind resi- Unlike the other incidents, this act Welfare Committee, which meets every of other halls. dents that living in Hiett is a privilege is not thought to have been commit- Friday at 12:30 p.m. in Downer E. Gayatri Naidu, a member of Hiett that should not be taken for granted. ted by Lawrence students. No motiva- Hall Council and co-chair of Student The Student Welfare Committee tion for the act has been discovered A dead body was found Welfare Committee, cites the Hiett has also begun talking about the pos- and there were no other signs of dam- Sunday night in an alley RLAs’ effort as the reason for so few sibility of security cameras in Hiett if age in the building. near the YMCA. Police inves- acts of vandalism this year. vandalism continues. In the early hours of Jan. 7, a few tigations conclude that the “I think that hall programming Student Welfare Committee is cur- students were seen ripping down door incident was a case of sui- has really helped to build a sense of rently unsure about students’ feelings decorations and signs throughout cide and that students need positive community,” says Naidu. on the installation of security cameras Hiett. Most of the door decorations not be concerned for their Most residents seem to be truly as well as whether the budget would on the fourth and first floor were torn safety relative to this event. concerned and displeased about such allow for it. Men's B-ball goes one up down as well as ones from one side of on St. Norbert, one down on Grinnell Piano policy raises conerns Campus center feedback wall >> see page 8 Emily Passey “It’s been leading up to this every Associate Op/Ed Editor year.” More chances to help make decisions The keyboard department has Brianna Stapleton There will be two settings of the The Lawrence University keyboard been at a loss for a definitive way to Staff Writer stones to choose from: a clean-cut, A&E department met last Monday to dis- effectively prevent damage. With the horizontal setting or a more random cuss a plan to place the Shattuck Hall concert grands in the large rehearsal Boldt Construction, the general setting. Students will also be able to grand piano practice rooms under spaces locked, their use can be moni- contractor for the campus center comment on the grouting around lock and key, a change that was unani- tored as students must check out the project, is building a mock-up of the stones. mously approved at the same meeting key to use a piano. an exterior wall to display samples “Thick or thin? Dark or blending and will be implemented as soon as Although the change will hope- of potential materials for the new in with the stone? We want to know keys are made and distributed. fully address problems that pianists campus center. what the students like,” said Hagee. The decision was reported to the have, many nonpianist music majors This project is slated to last for The committee has not yet decid- Dean’s Advisory Council, the conser- are concerned that the locked piano two years and there will be continu- ed how student feedback will be vatory’s student advisory panel, last rooms will further contribute to the ous additions showing options for gathered. Wednesday by conservatory secretary chronic lack of practice room space exterior features of the new campus The wall will be about 12 feet Ellen Mitala, raising questions and experienced over the past several center. tall once completed. Eventually, stu- concerns with many nonpianist con- years. The wall is being built near Sage dents will be able to comment on servatory students. Many of the problems addressed because that is the approximate a mock-up of the campus center “The department strongly feels by the new locking policy were location of the proposed building, roof, the wood laminate to be used Metcalf opera to premiere that this is necessary to protect brought to the attention of the key- and students will be able to judge in the “great view” room, and three this Saturday Lawrence’s grand pianos from unwar- board department by the efforts of the exterior options based on the options for aluminum windows in ranted abuse, and to better moni- sophomore pianist Nick Savage. actual environment in which the the center. >> see page 7 tor their usage by students, since Savage began circulating a peti- building will be constructed. “In the end we’ll have a full exte- the acquisition and maintenance of tion at the beginning of winter term. Lynn Hagee, Director of rior wall for you to look at,” Hagee our pianos represents a considerable It was designed to be signed by all Conferences and Summer Programs, said. investment on the part of the uni- pianists and asked for the rooms to is a member of the Campus Center Hagee also gave some updates Weather versity,” keyboard department chair be locked. Planning Committee. She is very on the general progress of the cam- Michael Kim stated. Savage feels that he pursued his excited about this opportunity for pus center project. The Board of He goes on to note that, “This is petition, which is “a symbolic motion,” students to give input on the exterior Trustees will be at Lawrence this also standard policy at many other mostly because the current rules appearance of the campus center. week to decide whether or not to music schools.” regarding respect of the expensive “There will be three kinds of give their approval for the beginning Piano professor Anthony Padilla, stone from local quarries,” Hagee in his 10th year at Lawrence, notes, said. See Piano policy on page 6 See Feedback on page 3 Microscopes missing from biology depart- Few snow showers on Saturday Kayla Wilson Supervisor JoAnn Stamm, they real- ready everything for the first Biology police department and posted flyers. Flurries and wind on Sunday Staff Writer ized that three of these were missing 110 lab, they realized that more “The more awareness there is, the during an end-of-summer inventory. microscopes were missing and that more eyes that are out there looking,” Saturday Six microscopes have disappeared She added that the department they must have disappeared some- adds Stamm. High 22 from the biology department–five has around 200 microscopes, making time during first term. Both Stamm and Kruger remain Nikon SMZ645 microscopes and one it difficult to keep track of them at all Stamm said, “We went through hopeful that the equipment will make Low 8 Nikon Alphaphot microscope. The times, so it is easy not to notice miss- and scoured our department, then its way back to them. Several years Wind: WNW at 14 mph total value of the missing items is ing equipment at first. chemistry, geology, anywhere they ago, the department had two micro- $9200. “We were using all of them could be.” scopes go missing that were eventu- Sunday If you have been in New Science or first term,” said Biology Laboratory After their thorough search and a ally returned. High 17 Youngchild during the past week, you Supervisor Wayne Krueger. “They careful inventory failed to produce the If you have any information about Low 2 may have noticed flyers about missing were spread all around the whole microscopes in question, they had to this missing equipment, please call microscopes. department, and then we needed 25 take action. Wayne Krueger at 832-6745 or JoAnn Wind: NW at 24 mph According to the biology to set up a lab.” Last week they informed cam- Stamm at 823-7199 in the biology department’s Assistant Laboratory In December, as they attempted to pus security, as well as the Appleton department. Source: weather.com The Lawrentian

2 Features Friday, January 26, 2007 A country of diverse land, recipes Hilda Mysliwiec: Lawrence Remi Burrowes fruit trees. Many old castles can be put into a dish that needs fresh — but for The Lawrentian found in this region as well. not necessarily beautiful — fish. staff of the month Lavender, cicada and olive wood In the southwest part of France, Claire Weiss She said that her favorite part Remi Burrowes is a Lawrence are all commonly found in France’s there are lots of duck and goose For The Lawrentian of the job is talking to students. “I international student from France. Mediterranean region. This area farms, making comfit duck a way of have gotten to know some of them Here, he shares with us some insight consists of many beaches in one preservation. Cassoulet with beans The Iota chapter of Mortar pretty well through the years,” she about his home country. part, while the other has wild spaces cultivated in this region is also popu- Board at Lawrence University is part explained. France has a hexagonal shape named the Garrigue, characterized by lar. It is an all-natural nutritious food. of a national honor society for col- Although many students know where everything is present: seas, its dry vegetation. Interestingly enough, this region of lege seniors. This year, Lawrence’s Mysliwiec from her task of swiping mountains, plains and rivers. The French cooking is based on France also has low rates of heart Mortar Board chapter has started a students in for meals, she con- country has diversity in its climates, old recipes that find their origin in problems. program in which we recognize one tributes to Downer in many other landscape, architecture and citizens. the brogue of each region. Because In France’s central massif, l’aligot, outstanding Lawrence staff member ways as well. For example, she is Western France is exposed to exchanges were difficult in the past, a mixture of mashed potatoes and each month. in charge of all of the decorations winds from the Atlantic, while the recipes included only the ingredients cheese, is a typical dish for poor that adorn the dining rooms and the c o u n t r y ’ s farmers. In The Lawrence University staff painting choices as well. m o u n t a i n s B r e t a g n e , member of the month for January Mysliwiec’s coworkers admire have a high crepes are is Hilda Mysliwiec. Mysliwiec is her and enjoy working with her. c o n t i n e n t a l especially employed by Dining Services, and April Mancl, the supervisor at shelf and eter- p o p u l a r . she has worked at Lawrence for Downer Commons, says that she nal snow. The Crepes can many years. Originally from Poland, admires Mysliwiec most for her Pyrenees, sepa- be sweet she came to the United States about “strong value of family,” since many rating France for dessert 20 years ago. of her family members still live in from Spain, or salty for When Mysliwiec’s daughter was Poland and Mysliwiec always makes require a way a regular visiting Lawrence she received a an effort to keep in touch. of life adapted dish named job application to work on campus, Mancl also enjoys working with to the rigorous galettes. and Mysliwiec said that she wanted Mysliwiec due to her willingness to climate. G r a t i n an application as well. The univer- “jump in and help whenever and The north- d a u p h i - sity called her two years later to wherever it is necessary.” ern region nois, pota- inform her that she had gotten that The entire chapter of Lawrence’s of France is toes with job, and she has been working at Mortar Board would like to congrat- an industrial garlic and Lawrence ever since. ulate Mysliwiec and acknowledge agglomeration milk or Mysliwiec looks back fondly on her for all of the hard work she but also houses sour cream, the circumstances that led her to has done for Lawrence University. many beaches is common- her current job, remarking that it Students really enjoy seeing a along the litto- ly eaten in was “kind of funny” how she got friendly, smiling face as they walk ral. In this area, the Alps. In the job. into Downer, so thank you Hilda! some swaps Alsace, the have been choucroute t r a n s f o r m e d — ferment- Photo courtesy of Remi Burrowes Trivia returns: Year 42 into gardens. ed cabbage A waterside scene in Palavas, located in southern France. The eastern c o o k e d James Hall points, which are totaled at the end of part of France with meat for The Lawrentian the weekend. Winning teams receive is characterized by the large plain of available in a particular area. For — is a favorite. instance, potato pie from Limousin, a In France, we cannot imagine a prizes such as stainless steel bedpans Champagne — a region known for its and burnt stuffed animals. vineyards — and the Vosges with its poor rural area, has an ancient recipe good meal without an appropriate January in Appleton: An icy wind based on the only ingredients that wine: red for meat and white for fish. rushes over the flat Fox Valley, bring- Since the popularization of such humid part of Lorraine and sunny powerful online research tools as part of Alsace with forests and herds. were found at this time: wheat and It does not end there, however; each ing grim tidings of failed car-starts potatoes. dish needs its own wine, and each and seasonal affective disorder to Wikipedia and Google, questions have The land of Loire is named the “gar- become increasingly difficult. Past den of France” because of its mild Bouillabaisse, a type of fish stew, region has its own wine. Some well- Lawrentians and townies alike. is a specialty of Marseille. Fish that known regional wines come from As the masses huddle for warmth years’ questions include “What were climate and large amounts of water. the Stupids doing when they died This climate favors the growing of are destroyed cannot be sold at a Bordeaux, Bourgogne and Alsace, around their outdated steam heating marketplace, and consequently are among others. systems, they wonder why they decid- in the book ‘The Stupids Die’?” and ed to leave their sunny hometowns “What is the adult magazine Eddie for this dismal wintry abyss. In times Murphy belittles in the opening scenes Rossi addresses women's issues at luncheon like these, what reason do we have to of ‘The Golden Child’?” Answers: keep going? watching television and Chunky Asses, April West plish much in our meetings, but it Rossi has been extremely influ- For 42 years, the Great Midwest respectively. Staff Writer always made us feel better.” ential in the Appleton women’s Trivia Contest has provided an answer In addition to difficult trivia ques- The Little Women’s Group decid- movement for the past five decades. to Appleton’s winter doldrums. tions, on-campus teams are invited to Thursday, Jan. 18 Mary Ann Rossi ed to start small and began giving She also co-founded the Appleton Promising 50 straight hours of energy participate in action questions. Past spoke at a gender studies luncheon talks in high schools and petitioning chapter of the National Organization drink-slurping, all-nighter-pulling, and action questions have resulted in the titled “Women’s Rights Movement in for the removal of offensive movies for Women in 1973, as well as the mind-boggling mayhem, “Trivia,” as construction of enormous snow phal- the Appleton Area and the Current depicting women in only domestic Wisconsin Women’s Network. it’s known on campus, is the world’s li, the collection of pounds of human Situation” in Downer Commons’ roles. She taught for 11 years at longest-running trivia contest and is hair, and extreme gunnysack races up Barber Room. “There are things that are not Lawrence University as well as Ball often touted as Lawrence’s greatest Union Hill in the snow. Rossi spoke of her attempt to right in society, and if some of our State University. tradition. Trivia is organized by a team of become a doctor while in college, actions may seem like were attacking Most recently, Rossi was featured The contest will be broadcast over Lawrence students known as Trivia but instead was encouraged to go molehills rather than mountains, it’s in the book “Feminists Who Changed WLFM beginning at 10:00:37 Friday, Masters whose rituals and question- into nursing or become a medical because if we smooth out those mole- America (1963-1975).” She was also Jan. 26 and runs through Sunday. writing techniques are shrouded in receptionist. hills it will all get a little bit better,” interviewed by Newsweek about the Questions are broadcast every three mystery. Known for their propensity Women’s college at the time Rossi explained. women’s movement in Appleton minutes on the air and teams that call to engage in spontaneous skulldug- was just about becoming wives and The main motto of their con- area. WLFM with correct answers receive gery and for their fever-inducing sex achieving husbands, she said. Only sciousness-raising group was simply, appeal, this elite squadron has already five women in her class went on to “Don’t separate us.” spent months preparing for Trivia get PhDs. The group organized “Alice XLII. After graduating from Lawrence, Doesn’t Day,” where women didn’t This year’s trivia masters are Drew Rossi was assured a teaching job at do their normal daily tasks, like mak- Baumgartner, Adam Berey, James Hall, the university. While working here ing coffee or doing errands. Corin Howland, Paul Karner, Meghan she worked part-time teaching sev- Accompanying Alice Doesn’t Day McCallum, Joe Pfender, Eric Prichard, eral classes as well as working on there was a march through downtown Emily Saltzman, Jason Siroky, Katie several committees. Appleton. Many working women at Stanton, Erin Watson and Sara Welch. Rossi said that after 11 years the time were told that if they went Students interested in participat- of working at Lawrence she and six to the march they needn’t bother ing in Trivia may look for a team to other women were not asked back coming back to work. join, or may start their own team. due to supposed budget cuts. The Today in Appleton groups are Starting a team requires only a com- majority of these women, Rossi said, very discouraged. There is still no puter with an Internet connection were wives of Lawrence faculty. It equal pay for equal work, and it is and a telephone, though competitive was at this point that Rossi realized still considered battery if you harm a teams will usually gather a number that “injustice is never so clear and stranger but not a spouse. of computers and telephones into a blatant as when it happens to you.” The Equal Rights Amendment war room and solicit sponsors to sup- Many of the women that were let still needs to be passed in three more ply them with free food throughout go from Lawrence as well as a few states, giving women equal rights the weekend. Teams must call WLFM others formed the Little Women’s under the U.S. Constitution. between 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 Group. The women got together in However, the Wisconsin Women’s to register with a team name. one another’s homes and discussed Network is still going strong. Visit www.lawrence.edu/sorg/ the situation, soon realizing that they “No matter how trivial an injus- trivia for more information, or e-mail tice is, it must be attended to,” Rossi Photo by Brandon Husband this year’s Grand Trivia Master, James all had a lot of the same complaints. Mary Ann Rossi spoke of women's rights in the workplace, among other issues, last Thursday. Rossi stated, “We didn’t accom- concluded. Hall, at [email protected]. The Lawrentian

Friday, January 26, 2007 Features 3 Post colonial Africa discussed in lecture Katy Stanton Leaders understood that their power century. for The Lawrentian was beginning to wane, so they staged Young concluded, however, that elaborate rituals of public support we have reason to be optimistic Monday, Jan. 22 Africanist using formal and informal methods again. He cited South Africa’s turn Crawford Young presented his lec- to maintain their influence, including to democracy in 1994 as a major ture, “Beyond State Crisis in Post- state-controlled media and “The Big achievement for the whole continent: Colonial Africa,” in the Wriston audi- Men,” a system of political favors and It now serves as an example and a torium. resource distribution for those who peace-keeping force within Africa, Young began by stating that enforced the leader’s power. and a diplomatic voice around the Africa is in a state of crisis. Young Young explained that phase three world. chose his title carefully, emphasiz- began at the end of the 1970s when New leaders in countries such as ing the word “beyond,” referring to those in and around Africa realized Tanzania are building new nationalis- a potential path out of the current the extent of the corruption inside of tic sentiments. mess. the government and the burgeoning The number of civil wars has He explained that the countries state crisis. dropped precipitously since 2000, in Africa went through four phases African regimes had become with the help of international broker- since the independence movement a system of “patrimonial politics” ing. Outside sources have implement- began in 1960, each influencing the where supporters were rewarded ed mechanisms for debt relief. continent. with state money. As the economic Even the inexperienced African Phase one began in 1960. During gap between classes widened and the Union has an expanding role across this time of independence, there was continent’s economic performance the continent. Young finished his “a general sense of optimism” held by fell behind Asia, people began to see lecture with a cautiously optimistic the citizens, governments and econo- the state as “a predator rather than a tone, hoping that African countries mists worldwide, Young stated. developer,” Young stated. will not repeat the mistakes of the Africa in the 1950s had been a Many blamed the world economy; 1960s. relatively prosperous place, full of others cited the Cold War and its Young’s lecture opened the five- potential in natural resources, rising ideological battles; some said govern- part Povolny International Studies real wages, and rapid expansion of ments had mismanaged their coun- Lecture Series, “Africa Today: public services, said Young. tries. Problems and Solutions.” The next It was believed that these trends By phase four, at the beginning lecture will be given Tuesday, Feb. 20 Photo by Jen Cox would carry forward, fueled not only of the 1990s, Africa started to come by Joseph Sebarenzi, former head of Young began the Povolny Lecture Series Tuesday with "Beyond State Crisis in Post-Colonial Africa." by the economy, Young said, but also around, Young said. Countries moved the Rwandan parliament. by the energetic, inspirational leaders toward a more open, democratic pro- of the independence movements. cess; however, civil wars ravaged However, they did not. almost 20 countries. Wisconsin judge leads seminar on After their independence from These changes occurred because the colonial powers, countries tran- of a weakening of state control, pub- sitioned power to a nationalist gen- lic frustration with extensive state confrontations in America’s courts eration. These fledgling governments, corruption, and the breakdown of Provided by Rick Peterson, afterward will be “The Journalist as an adjunct faculty member at Young said, found themselves sur- Communism. The 1960’s optimism and the Law: From Lincoln the University of Wisconsin Law rounded by strong social pressures, was misjudged, Young said. Manager of Lawrence Steffens to Judith Miller - the First School. He also has taught two including that of ethnic struggles. The new nationalists took the University News Services Amendment Confronts National Lawrence University Bjorklunden The new leaders discovered a strength of the colonial powers for Security in America’s Courts.” seminars. solution in the single-party system of granted and tried to replicate it Wisconsin Reserve Judge The seminar series concludes An advocate for the rights of government. This system contained through the single party system, an Charles B. Schudson will spend Wednesday, Feb. 7 with a show- children, women and the elderly, ethnic and cultural diversity, at least approach that ultimately failed to part of Winter Term as a Scholar-in- ing of the 1980 Oscar-nominated Schudson is the author of the for a time. secure countries. Residence in Lawrence University’s short film “A Jury of Her Peers,” book “On Trial: America’s Courts The economic development that Countries also overestimated government department, leading a which explores issues of women’s and Their Treatment of Sexually carried over from the 1960s gave their ability to organize and operate three-part lecture/seminar series victimization and justifiable homi- Abused Children.” His work on the these governments legitimacy; how- their own economies; by the 1970s and a two-part discussion series cide. Schudson’s follow-up discus- bench has been recognized with ever, they did not allow any mecha- and 1980s, “the global economy vic- for students who are considering sion is entitled “The Vulnerable numerous honors, including the nisms of political change. By 1965, timized Africa,” said Young. attending law school. and the Law: From Suffragists U.S. Justice Department’s Award military coups were the sole means of This victimization coincided with Schudson will present three to Assault Victims - Women and for Superior Performance for his political change, and ironically, these poor resource and wealth distribu- separate lectures under the title Children Confront the Good Ol’ precedent-setting prosecutions coups also turned into single-party tion, resulting from complete state “Law and Society - Confrontations Boys in America’s Courts.” of nursing home patient abuses systems. Their legitimacy did not last control and corruption. Ethnic strug- in America’s Courts.” The schedule Also during his residency, and Medicaid fraud, the Wisconsin long either, Young added. gles and the impact of the Cold War for all three sessions is as follows: Schudson will conduct two dis- Committee for Prevention of Phase two, in the 1970s, saw an also influenced the path of Africa a reception at 5:30 p.m. in the cussion/luncheon sessions for Child Abuse Certificate of Special expansion of the single-party system. through the second half of the 20th Science Hall atrium, a lecture and students interested in attending Achievement, the 1998 National question-and-answer session from law school. The first, “So You’re Human Rights Leadership Award Are you a student artist? 6:30-7:50 p.m. in Science Hall, Thinking about Law School: The and the 2000 Foundation for Room 102 and a movie and post- Study and Practice of Law - the Improvement of Justice Award. film discussion led by Schudson in Good, the Bad and the Ugly,” will He has served as keynote Do you want your work seen by other students and the Wriston Art Center auditorium be held Thursday, Jan. 25 at 11 speaker for conferences through- alumni? beginning at 8 p.m. a.m. in Colman Hall. The second, out the world and has provided The first seminar was held “So You’re Still Thinking about Law expert testimony at congressional Wednesday, Jan. 24, featuring School - Choosing and Applying,” committee hearings on child sexu- Then be a part of the first art show sponsored by the 2001 movie “Bartleby the will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 1 al abuse, battered women and the the LU Alumni Association Board of Directors! Scrivener,” a modern adaptation at 11 a.m. in the Barber Room. impact of unemployment on chil- of Herman Melville’s short story A Wisconsin native born in dren and families. He has been a of the same name. The discussion Milwaukee, Schudson spent seven featured guest on numerous radio We have limited space for student artwork in our following the movie focused on the years as a state and federal pros- and television shows, among them April 26th show. Contact Lyndsay Hansen in topic “The Deviant and the Law: ecutor (1975-82) before joining NPR’s “All Things Considered,” From Scriveners to Sex Predators Alumni Relations to reserve your space (hansenly the state judiciary. He served as PBS’s “The McNeil-Lehrer Report” - Criminals Confront Civil Liberties a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge and “Oprah.” or x6518)! in America’s Courts.” from 1982-92 and the following 12 Schudson earned a bachelor’s Part two of the series on years as a judge for the Wisconsin degree from Dartmouth College, Wednesday, Jan. 31 will feature Deadline to commit: Friday, March 30th Court of Appeals. He currently is graduating Phi Beta Kappa and the film “Absence of Malice,” the senior counsel for the Wisconsin a law degree from the UW Law critically acclaimed legal drama law firm von Briesen & Roper, School, where he was on Law Talk to any studio art professor with questions. about investigative reporting and s.c., and teaches trial advocacy Review. libel. Schudson’s discussion topic

used elsewhere on campus, such as campus center. cut in the plywood so that students Feedback air conditioners and woodwork. Hagee also described the fence can closely watch the progress of Habitat for Humanity will then that will go up around the con- construction. continued from page 1 come in and remove any reus- struction site. “Jill Beck is very focused on Drew, able materials to sell in their local “There will be a plywood fence, getting the student opinion,” Hagee of construction. ReStore. Think of it as “recycling” painted white, facing the Beta house said of the exterior wall mock-up. “We need the approval of the former McCarthy Co-Op. and the Lawe Street footbridge,” Students should stop by the His name is James. the Trustees before anything can After Hulbert House has been Hagee said. Chain-link fencing will wall occasionally to check out the begin,” Hagee said. deconstructed, excavation will surround the rest of the project. samples and see what they like best. Once this decision has been -CH begin. A 200-foot tower will be built Students from the art depart- Once the committee has selected a made, Hulbert House will be decon- on the site for laying concrete and ment will be invited to cover the method for student feedback, all structed. Currently, items are being completing other heavy-duty tasks plywood portions of the fence with Lawrentians should make an effort taken out of the house that can be for the construction of the future their artwork. Also, holes will be to respond with their opinions. The Lawrentian

4 opinions & Editorials Friday, January 26, 2007 Column Contest Submissions of interesting Lawrentians. Maybe we Take walnuts, for example. So The Column could print mine in an interesting Pizza the Hut Eats long as you aren’t allergic, walnuts "The Lawrence color or something. are great for you. Nut might make Column Okay, enough graceful sportsman- Himself to Death you think fatty, but walnuts con- Difference" Drew Baumgartner ship. This column was only designed Jamie McFarlin tain only monosaturated fat and Chiara Park Terzuolo for The Lawrentian to talk about one column, and I’m for The Lawrentian are full of omega-3 fatty acids, for The Lawrentian afraid I just know more about mine. both of which are essential for the I’m really pleased with that transi- I am certain I am not the only brain and have cholesterol-lowering So, here goes Column One … tion, so I’m going to leave it in, though student on this campus who balanc- properties. Likewise, pomegranate a daunting task, considering it I actually want to talk about some- es entertainment reading between juice is another good example. The will influence how y’all (wonder- thing that isn’t this column. Please something of substance and Cosmo. level of antioxidant in pomegranate fully useful word, as English does forgive this transition for not going It is far and away my favorite point- juice is higher than that of red wine. not have the plural “you” of most as smoothly. less magazine and by now I pretty Replace pomegranate juice with European languages) will view the Trivia? much have the table of contents some Diet Coke, and you are inject- rest of my semi-journalistic output. Speaking of Trivia, the Great down. Aside from the guaranteed ing yourself with a dose of aspar- The column shall either be given Midwest Trivia Contest weekend is headliner pertaining to sex, there tame. Aspartame was synthesized some amount of approval (or indif- upon us, and I just want to address is indubitably an exercise or diet- in 1965 and despite loads of con- ference), or the poor editor shall be those who are planning on not par- related feature article. Actually, just troversy, was approved by the FDA bombarded with letters demanding ticipating. scanning magazine covers at Copps, some years later. However, oodles my instant resignation and repatria- Now, I’m not going to tell you there is an unsurprising percent- of studies suggest that aspartame is tion. I certainly hope for the former that you should play (though I age of covers that advertise secrets a toxin that has degenerative effects rather than the latter. I rather like it should, because to fitness and specifically on the nervous system. here, despite the cold … and snow you should), I weight loss. There (Google: aspartame history) In fact, … and ridiculous drinking age. just want you to is a lot to be pilots are warned not to ingest any But enough about Wisconsin understand how said in criticism aspartame, or even chew sugar-free and on to my first interviewee–and This week, the other column con- important Trivia about the focus gum, because it is associated with friend–Bryce Schuler ‘09. Part of test contestants and I were asked by is to so many on being thin, vertigo and seizures. Furthermore, the reason I chose him is because The Lawrentian to submit a proto- people. Many of especially in our sugar and MSG (preservatives found his high school experience was so type column that exemplifies what we us live a year in culture, but there especially in fast foods) have been different from my own. Just to give would actually do if we won the con- those 50 hours, is also something suggested as having addictive prop- you the picture, my high school had test. I didn’t want to just come out and and to treat it like to be said about erties, making moderation difficult. no choirs, bands or sports teams say “no,” which I think I avoided quite some little cam- the benefits of Foods are processed within our whatsoever, just a gym teacher with nicely by writing this sentence. pus event is to trying to maintain bodies in a myriad of ways and their very set ideas about the Aryan race Wait, I have to do something with tell us that we’ve a healthy lifestyle, effects–for better or for worse–are and “ze proper vey to play zoftball,” a column? wasted a signifi- and in an indirect immensely different and long last- most of which would horrify any- Honestly, I’d just be pandering if I cant portion of way, these cov- ing. Use that as some interesting one who know anything about the changed the column now. I can’t just our lives. Sure, ers can serve as a food for thought. game. But I digress. include substance because it’s the only we’re fanatics, but reminder. thing people are interested in reading. you should try to Heart disease C: Hi Bryce! This column wouldn’t be any fun to avoid insulting kills more in this B: What’s crackalackin’ Chiara? write if I didn’t find it entertaining. fanatics. Oh, and country than cancer. Diabetes is Don’t get me wrong–I applaud the only idiots don’t play trivia. rampant and I have my own beliefs C: Bryce, tell all the nice people who other contestants for being topical Just so we’re clear. on the contributions of poor diet may skim over this article about and informative, but that’s what they So, is this column prototypical? to ADD and various other modern your activities in HS. want to write. I have no such interest. Do I plan on writing about things or ailments. My argument simply is B: Pep band, marching band, con- I think that offers a nice balance not? Will it just be questions from that paying attention to intake and cert band, jazz band, choir, football, for the contest. On the one hand, we now on? actively trying to stay fit can poten- baseball captain, basketball captain, have Jamie McFarlin’s globally minded Is “I don’t care” an acceptable tially help minimize a person’s Quiz Bowl, Pep Club captain, stu- column, on the other is Chiara Park answer? risk factor. Surprise? Diet affects dent council, FCCLA parliamentar- Terzuolo’s more Lawrence commu- I’d like to keep my options open far more than just a waistline; it’s ian and chapter president. nity-oriented entry. Then we have my as far as actual format goes. That way, something we all think we know but column, which is essentially to, for, I can be topical when I want, and won’t probably don’t take much time to C: Oy vey. I don’t even know what and about itself, if anything. feel like I have to when I don’t. What consider or actively research what some of those are. Now, just because The first is bound to inform us could be better than that? different foods actually do to our I know quite a bit about your recent about important issues. The second Trivia. bodies. activities, could you sum up your promises to introduce us to a host work experience this summer? B: Nursing homes, BM, nastiness and fecal matter everywhere … oh, Letters to the Editor everywhere … [a haunted look cross- es interviewee’s face]

Response to health care debate Response to staff editorial C: We sympathize. On a complete- ly different note, what are your Scott Sandersfeld attending are in the same boat. Performing My name is Douglas McEneaney candidate statements presented. We thoughts on gerbils? Lawrence University seems like some surgery and prescribing drugs are and I ran for LUCC Vice President. I were given 150 words to write about B: Sketchy bastards. Although laboratory experiment in the way he so difficult, and we want to live so thank you for your editorial entitled, why we should be elected. That is they’re cool when you put them in has remained immune for so long to a much, that it’s easy to agree that we “Take an interest in campus leader- less than the article you wrote and balls and let them run around the liberal arts education. all deserve medical care just by being ship” because I do think that this the message I am writing. What room … is that gerbils? I wouldn’t want to fly in Scott people. We are, however, reasonable. past election reflects poorly on the should a candidate statement say? Sandersfeld’s world, soaring 30,000 We have a right to an appendectomy student willingness to take leader- Should we not use words such as C: Most played song in your iTunes feet above Nebraska only to have the but not to a nose job. ship in school politics. However, “better” and “improve” as in “mak- collection? pilot step out of the cockpit wearing a To say that we have a right to after reading your article, I feel that ing Lawrence a better experience”? B: “Home” by Mark Broussard. parachute and announce, “There is no medical care without, however, the you have abused your power as a Attacking my candidate statement such thing as a right to services that right to a medical care-giver’s effort media source to both the Lawrence is not the way a respectable campus C: Strange, I expected you to name others provide. So how much are you and skill is silly. How else are we to campus and more specifically to newspaper should act. I know of a Carrie Underwood song. What is willing to pay for me to set this baby get the medical care? So we tell doc- no reason why you should believe I your favorite foodstuff to order at down safely?” tors they have to treat whoever comes am a “disappointing” choice for Vice the grill? Not everyone can be a doctor, and in the door or falls at their feet. President other than the “vague” B: I’m a fan of the chicken tender no doctor will master every specialty, We realize that doctors have a description of my life and political melt and onion rings. so, yes, everyone needs doctors. And right to be paid, but in the way that goals in the 150 word candidate yet, when we are at are most vul- we compromised on the “appendec- proposal. I probably should have C: Future plans? nerable and in need of help, Scott tomy, yes; nose job, no” aspect of our been more specific, so then you B: Infectious disease diagnostics. I Sandersfeld says it would be OK for right to medical care, we expect there could rightfully judge me as a “dis- pretty much want to be House! a doctor to say to us, “Your money to be wiggle room in who pays the appointing” candidate. The three or your life?” There’s a word for that: doctor and how much, even if it ends candidates that you have offended C: Without the Vidocaine addiction, extortion. up being Medicare. the members who ran for office. did try to step up as you suggested I hope. Final question: If you could/ Rights are a shorthand way of Besides, while having money sure Being that the poll results have not in your staff editorial. They put their had to be handcuffed to someone saying a person deserves to be treated is convenient, it shouldn’t be the main been released at the time of your reputations on the line and devoted for 24 hours, who would it be? the same as others, whether it is to criteria for choosing a life’s work. To publication, how can you say that much time to this student politi- B: Only the person EVERYONE speak or to vote or to sit where we conclude, while I don’t know any Ayn there is a “decreased interest in cal ideal you were maybe trying to would choose! Angelina Jolie. want on the bus. What makes rights Rand quotes, here’s one from another student politics”? Is voting not a preserve and awaken in your article. work is that my rights are held by cartoonist, Harvey Kurtzman: “I don’t sign of interest? So, what you prob- Maybe before you print something of Bryce, who is on the premed track, you and your rights are held by me. think getting rich has anything to do ably meant was “decreased student this nature, you may want to read it has toned down since his high school One person yelling, “I’ve got a right” with your value to society. You can willingness to take leadership,” but over again. days and is now only the leader doesn’t prove much, but everyone get rich robbing a bank.” then again you are the writers and I of the pep band, an officer of LCF, else agreeing, “That person has a am only an economics/math major. Sincerely, Lambda Sigma, Bio Club and a right” does. James Olski Additionally, you offensively com- member of the fencing team. So do I have a right to medical Class of 1984 mented. Not only about the lack Douglas McEneaney care? You betcha. After all, all of us of choices for the election, but the LUCC Vice President The Lawrentian

Friday, January 26, 2007 opinions & Editorials 5

Staff Editorial PHOTO POLL : The "If you could transport Lawrentian More parking puts campus Editor-in-Chief: LU anywhere, where Corin Howland atmosphere at risk would you put it?" Managing Editor: Corey Lehnert Having a car on the Lawrence campus has always been somewhat of a catch-22. While it’s nice to have ready transportation, parking is News Editor: always at a premium and many students try to avoid driving even if they Emily Alinder have a car so as not to lose their precious spot in the lot. Still others are discouraged from bringing a car to campus at all because of the difficult Associate News Editor: parking situation. Beth McHenry The Campus Center Planning Committee is attempting to resolve “Disneyland!! some parking issues by asking students for input about their driving It is freezing here.” Features Editor: Meghan McCallum habits. A private company has been hired to evaluate the results and, - Amanda Ketchpaw presumably, to respond adequately to parking needs at the new campus and Lizzy Gaston center. While more parking will certainly be appreciated by many, it Opinions & Editorials Editor: Veronica DeVore remains in Lawrence’s best interest to keep on-campus parking mini- mal. Associate Op/Ed Editor: First, Lawrence is not a commuter campus. It has a strong sense of Emily Passey community, due in large part to the requirement that all students live on campus for four years. Everything is within easy walking distance, includ- Arts & Entertainment Editor: ing a bus service that connects Lawrence to the larger Fox Valley area. Hannah Jastram These factors currently encourage students to remain on campus Associate A & E Editor: or close to campus for events, parties and everyday activities. This is Paul Karner one of the best features of Lawrence. Increasing parking significantly “Hawaii ... They have chickens that are rainbowy and glittery may encourage more students to bring cars and leave campus more Sports Editor: ... no not glittery, sparkles, Peter Griffith frequently, disturbing the nature of life on this campus. they ride dolphins and sea In addition, Lawrence has a wonderful amount of green space com- turtles ...” Associate Sports Editor: pared to many other college campuses. As it stands, parking lots do not Philip Roy mar the campus landscape, and any new parking built with the campus -Lindsay Semph center should maintain this precedent. Finally, Lawrentians can also save Photo Co-Editors: both gas money and the environment by resisting the urge to have a car Raad Fadaak Jen Cox on campus. Although additional parking with the campus center will be conve- Layout Editor: nient for many, those responding to surveys on driving habits and those Karl Weber planning the layout of the new parking spaces should remember what makes Lawrence a nice place to be. While it may seem like an easy solu- Associate Layout Editor: Christie McCowen tion at first, a large increase in student parking is not the most important feature of the much-anticipated campus center. Copy Chief: Mandy Burgess “How about ground zero ... all apply in our day-to-day lives. its open.” Associate Copy Editor: Paul Jackson Romance -Keegan White Dear Patrick Business Manager: According to Dane Sorensen My boyfriend wants to play Trivia all weekend, but I want to Advertising Manager: Patrick go do other stuff. What can I do to David Quinlan pull him away for a few hours–or Web Manager: better yet: the whole weekend? Brent Schwert

Troubled About Trivia Circulation Manager: Meghan McCallum

Oh dear God in Heaven. Don’t. Journalism Advisers: Just, don’t. There’s no reason not Staff of the Appleton to play Trivia as much as pos- Post-Crescent sible. I guarantee that if you play, “Australia -- so that I don’t Campus Adviser: have to go home as often.” Monday will roll around and you’ll Paul Shrode already be thinking of a way that A love song for Trivia -Meg Risdal Editorial Policy: you can play Trivia for a living. Editorial policy is deter- Dear Patrick I’ve looked into it, can’t be done. mined by the editor. Any opin- There’s nothing wrong with ions which appear unsigned How do you write the perfect committing all or most of your are those of the majority of love song? time to Trivia. Among its many The Lawrentian’s editorial merits, Trivia serves as a mid- board. The Lawrentian year meet-new-people kind of Letters to the editor are event. You know that girl that sits welcome and encouraged. The Hate to disappoint, Lawrentian, editor reserves the right to edit behind you in calc and never talks for style and space. Letters but I’ve never written a love song to anyone? The two of you may must be e-mailed to: in my life. I’ve written a number have to paint a portrait of former [email protected]. of songs about being a skeezy Lawrence president Rik Warch “Portland, Ore. Bringin' home Submissions by e-mail should asshole, but that’s a far cry from together using only ketchup on a a little closer.” be text attachments. “love song.” beef patty canvas, and then have — All submissions to the edi- Do you know the tune “Perfect to convince Ed Kern to eat it in -Nick Meyer torials page must be turned Love Song” by the Divine Comedy? front of the Trivia Masters. I’m in to The Lawrentian no later That’s a pretty good example of a than 5 p.m. on the Monday just saying, stranger things have before publication. solid love song. I just looked it up happened during Trivia. I tell you — All submissions to the on YouTube and found the video. what, then, you’ve earned a friend editorials page must be accom- I suggest that you do the same. Go for life. panied by a phone number ahead I’ll wait. If you’ve yet to fully experi- at which the author can be You back? ence Trivia, I don’t expect that contacted. Articles submitted The only unfortunate part this will make all that much sense without a contact number will about the song is that the lyr- to you, but if you take any bit of not be published. ics get tiring after the first — The Lawrentian reserves the advice I dole out seriously, the right to print any submis- verse. Video solves that problem please heed this one gem: Play sions received after the above by being hilarious all the way Trivia as much as you can. It’s the “Big Rock Candy Mountain, deadline and to edit each sub- through. Surely, a lesson we can only chance you’ll get. ‘where the jails are mission for clarity, decency, made of tin.’” and grammar. — Letters to the editor The opinions expressed in these editorials are those of the stu- -Nikko Benson should not be more than 350 dents, faculty, and community members who submitted them. words, and will be edited for All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not clarity, decency, and grammar. — Guest editorials may be endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which arranged by contacting the represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian wel- editor in chief or the editorials comes everyone to submit their own opinions using the param- editor in advance of the pub- lishing date. eters outlined in the masthead. Photo poll by Stephen Anunson The Lawrentian

6 Arts & Entertainment Friday, January 26, 2007 Sounds Like: Thavius Beck’s “Thru” World Premiere of "La Serenissima" Dan Willis The album misses its mark par- Cory Robertson became international celebrities and singers, including Lawrence facul- for The Lawrentian ticularly with guest emcee Nocando’s Staff Writer virtuosos.” ty soloists Steven Spears and John contribution.While lyrically honest, “La Serenissima” paints a sonic Gates. Each represents a Doge of courageous and possessing an appar- I once saw a show where an emcee Inside a magnificent chapel, an illustration of the two possibilities: Venice — the highest ruler in the ent emotional rawness, Nocando fal- wore a shirt that said, “Sorry, under- orchestra of female orphans plays the harsh, clangorous sounds of life republic. ters in his rhythmic continuity. He ground hip-hop happened ten years for kings and queens, debuting on the street and the beautiful, lul- The men read from the “lapide,” a ends phrases awkwardly and betrays ago.” With his most recent effort, the works by Antonio Vivaldi written laby-like sounds of the coro. stone tablet outside of the Ospedale his poetic goals by committing the Mush label’s Thavius Beck would have just for them. It is the 18th century, Still, Metcalf is quick to point out della Pietà. The text expresses the literary sin of “telling” and not “show- to disagree about such a claim. The and these women, once poor found- that even in the coro, the women’s leaders’ stern yet effective gover- ing” his meaning. Lines like “And recently released “Thru” occupies a lings left outside of an orphanage, lives were not idyllic. nance of the city. I’m sad as hell / I wish I heard the unique and exciting space within the have transformed into the finest “Life was simply harsher back Political leadership played a vital stories he never had a chance to tell,” world of underground hip-hop; that is, musicians of their time. role in the fates of children taken make his sincere diary entry about it’s a lot more. This scene isn’t a fairy tale, but in by the Pietà. Metcalf describes his father’s cancer comes off as unin- Equally at home as a drum pro- a fact of Venetian history. In the Venice as having had an “incredible sightful and undigested, a shame. grammer and engineer as he is at 15th through 18th centuries, the social welfare system and commit- As a guest on this album, Nocando delivering his edgily bookish rhymes Ospedale della Pietà, a social welfare ment to taking care of the poor.” is not alone in his incongruity in rela- full of three- and four-syllable adjec- institution, trained a small percent- She hopes, in her opera, to show tion to the rest of the album. W.2Mex tives, Beck sits comfortably but age of the abandoned children left the audience something about the has a difficult time adapting to refreshingly restless at the emerging under their care to become world- city’s humanitarian accomplish- Thavius’ nontraditional hip-hop beats. intersection of progressive electronic class musicians. ments. “I think it was the mark of a He delivers rhythms and hooks meant music and underground hip-hop. Because boys left the Pietà when great government,” she said. for ‘80s boom-boom-chick beats over His sophomore effort following up they came of age, only female chil- Even while composing a work sophisticated, eye-opening drum ‘n’ 2004’s “Decomposition,” L.A.-based dren who were identified as musi- of global and historical relevance, bass infusions. Thavius Beck presents an ambitious cally inclined could enter the institu- Lawrence was never far from Beck is back at his best in another album with a clear emotional target tion’s prestigious music school and Metcalf’s mind. In fact, she sees the instrumental track, “The Storm Before and a chin-held-high sense of over- eventually perform with the Pietà’s music-saturated lives of the coro the Calm.” He samples a square horn Photo courtsey of Joanne Metcalf coming adversity. orchestra and choir, known as the A scene from Metcalf's opera will be premiered members as analogous to the lives of track which ebbs and flows in a way The album maintains a consis- “coro.” this Saturday by the LSO. Lawrence conservatory students. so rigidly unsyncopated but elegantly tently intense, melancholy, late-winter The women of the coro per- then,” she said. “Think a little like “Every day was absolutely full of and effortlessly emotional that it could mood. It sounds like the manifesto formed liturgical music daily and the novel Jane Eyre.” Members of the music-making, just exactly how our have been sampled from a Philip Glass of an emotionally embattled under- worked with the most elite compos- coro worked day in and day out, and students are now,” she said. recording. It has an epic feeling to dog. His thick textures, angular beats, ers of the time. had only one day a year of vacation. This parallel makes Lawrence it, with a marathon’s scope and an growling bass sounds and penchant The story is one that sparked They led privileged but hardworking Symphony Orchestra especially well arms-raised-to-the-heavens exaltation for the dramatic help accomplish this Assistant Professor of Music Joanne lives. suited to premiere Metcalf’s work. about it. mood. Metcalf’s imagination many years The role of La Serenissima, or And just as Vivaldi took inspiration Somewhat ironically, the most It is tracks such as “Under ago. Her long-held desire to write the voice of Venice, will be sung by from his students at the Pietà when lyrical and interesting elements of Pressure” where Beck hits his mark. It an opera about the Ospedale della Associate Professor of Music Patrice composing his famed concertos, so this album might be the drum ‘n’ twists and wrenches, sears and stings. Pietà’s coro came to fruition last year, Michaels. has Metcalf considered Lawrence bass-influenced programming which It’s that fierce, heavy breathing sort after she won a fellowship to concen- In the scene, La Serenissima reads Symphony Orchestra’s own unique serves primarily as a background tex- of pain-rage. You can feel the brutish trate on her project at the MacDowell from an intake ledger describing the qualities as she created her opera. ture. He rarely puts it in the forefront, and cruel weight of his pain as much Colony in New Hampshire. infants’ appearance upon arrival at “I think the orchestra has a rich shying away at times where he might as you can feel its acute immediate This Saturday, the Lawrence the “scaffeta,” a small opening in the sound, a very full sound, and I’ve descend into pure electronica. impact. This is also his most dynamic Symphony Orchestra will perform “La outer wall of the Pietà where aban- noticed that they are able to create An interesting, engaging, but diffi- track — it never sits still, handclaps Serenissima,” a scene from Metcalf’s doned children were left. a very forward-driving sound when cult album, “Thru” is something genu- and a tortured vocal sample fold in as opera-in-the-making “Orphans of the The intake ledger includes only they have music of great intensity,” inely new in hip-hop. Underground a delicate piano melody sings above Heavenly City.” the most basic information, such she said, noting that such inten- hip-hop and electronic music should ruthless post-apocolyptic synth lines Metcalf seems to have been most as age, dress, and small items left sity is one of her main interests as check this guy out. and rabid, jittery snares. drawn to the story’s emotionally with the child, like a locket or small a composer. compelling nature. trinket. “I just heard Lawrence Symphony “I really felt that the element of “The mothers often left identify- Orchestra playing this music,” she New venue for LU Musicians fate was at work in those children’s ing tokens in case they were able to explained. “I really could hear it in come back,” said Metcalf. my head.” Sonia Emmons espressivo proportions. lives,” she said. “They could have for The Lawrentian Like other artists, every songwrit- had a terrible fate, and instead they Also in the scene are three male er has a unique motivation for com- posing. Of his own songs, Weinberg Thursday, Jan. 25 the Underground the keyboard department is made he notes. observed, “When I write songs I try to Coffeehouse provided a poetic setting aware of it and the piano technicians He believes that there should encapsulate a feeling that I’ve known Piano policy for Lawrence’s latest creative musi- must come in, a costly endeavor still be “equal opportunity” to use or might not have wanted to know. I continued from page 1 cal endeavor: the Night of Singer- that means that the conservatory is the larger, more acoustically pleas- hope to resonate with the audience Songwriters. often short on the budget for piano ing rooms. similar feelings in their lives.” instruments are simply not being The event, designed to showcase repair. Meckler notes that as a nonpia- Lacey Jo Benter, another Lawrence followed completely. Lawrence singer-songwriters, ran from Padilla has also heard of and nist, he understands the current rule conservatory vocalist and songwriter, DAC Secretary and Percussion 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. It promised to draw seen instrumentalists placing their of priority. “If they want to kick me has experience in classical music per- Representative Reed Flygt relates music lovers and night owls from cases on the pianos. He feels that out then I’m going to get out.” formance such as opera but has never that there were “a few grumbles” across the Lawrence campus. instrumentalists often do not have Flygt feels that musicians need performed as a songwriter. Even so, to be heard in the DAC when Mitala Program coordinator Becca Shorr, the same kind of respect for the pia- to be “more flexible” in their practice she is excited and ready to share some related the new regulation to them. a singer-songwriter herself, was nos as pianists have or as they have times. While he understands tight of her thoughts with listeners. As Flygt understands it, the pia- inspired to create the event because for their own instruments. schedules, he notes that there are Reflecting on the personal nature nists’ main issue is with the regula- she felt that “there really isn’t a venue Savage is also concerned with currently times when few students of her songs, she remarked, “In many tion, which allows them to remove at Lawrence for singer-songwriters to what he calls the “abuses” of the reg- come to practice. ways the songs I write are like an entry other musicians from the rooms. He showcase their talents and pieces.” ulations which allow pianists to ask “Pianists are really sympathetic” in a journal. More than anything, they believes that most nonpiano musi- What about SoundBoard? While nonpianists to leave a room. Savage to the general lack of practice space act as a form of therapy for me.” cians feel the same way. providing a refuge for students himself had to call security once. in the conservatory, Savage notes. Both Benter and the audience are Although willing to follow regula- who on Sunday evening refuse to “It’s a very stressful issue,” He believes that it is vital for nonpia- in luck, for music therapy is surely tions if implemented, trumpet player believe the weekend is nearly over, Savage says. nists to understand that “it’s not a the most enjoyable kind of therapy Adam Meckler takes issue with the Soundboard predominantly features Savage adds that there have been personal thing.” there is. idea of locking the rooms because of Lawrence student musicians. instances of nonpianists saying that Padilla agrees that practice room While most Lawrence singer-song- the possibility of general frustration “While Soundboard does showcase they are waiting for accompanists availability is a problem, noting that writers feel there should be more if a few of the grand piano rooms are singer-songwriters,” Shorr replied, “it — a situation which grants them the before he came to Lawrence, student events to showcase singer-songwrit- empty while all of the smaller rooms is only one person hosting one show. right to use the room — but being enrollment increased significantly ers, all agreed that Thursday’s Night are full. I wanted to have an event that would unable to name the pianist for whom and now, especially since the begin- of Singer-Songwriters is a step in the Savage understands these con- feature many different people.” they are waiting. ning of the fellows program, staffing right direction. It is truly a night for cerns, but he cites “unsettling” van- The singer-songwriters come to Padilla calls this behavior “ques- has increased too. them to shine. dalism — not lack of space — as the the coffeehouse stage with varying tionable.” There is an infrastructural prob- “The goal of the event,” Shorr major reason for his petition. Padilla degrees of experience in the art of sing- “It seems to make sense that the lem which is not currently being stated, “is to hopefully give singer- also considers vandalism the major ing their own songs. Jesse Weinberg, a people who are trained to play the dealt with, and which Padilla feels is songwriters a performance venue and reason for the regulation. conservatory musician and member instruments are the ones who should often relegated to be last on the list to also allow students at Lawrence Last year, pianos in the large of the Jazz Singers vocal ensemble, be using them,” Padilla states. of considerations. to see a different kind of talent and rehearsal spaces in Shattuck Hall comes with plenty of experience in He points out that the percus- One possible solution that Padilla musicianship, other than playing and were damaged not only with broken performing songs he has written. sion rooms are locked, as well as the puts forth would be to have a few listening to classical music or jazz strings, a common problem, but also He expressed great enthusiasm organs, and are used only by those extra keys to piano rooms in case music.” broken hammers, something that is for the Night of Singer-Songwriters, students who study those instru- someone needs to practice in them. In the future, Shorr hopes to pro- quite rare. This year those pianos saying, “I’m excited to see singer- ments. At UW-Madison, Padilla points gram events that more closely resem- have been locked. songwriters finally bury the hatchet Meckler makes a strong case for out, there is a special piano room key ble Lawrence’s popular open-mike Earlier this year, one of the and come together.” Perhaps he meant the nonpianist musicians. “I’m not office open all the time, something nights. But for now, the spotlight rests Yamaha pianos was also quite badly the hatchets that singers carry in the going to go up to a nonmajor in one that the Lawrence Conservatory on the eponymous musicians of the broken, according to Savage. likely event that a friendly karaoke of the small practice rooms and kick might have to think about in the Night of Singer-Songwriters. Just be Each time pianos are damaged, session spirals into a duel of molto them out just because I’m a major,” near future. sure to watch out for those hatchets. The Lawrentian

Friday, January 26, 2007 Arts & Entertainment 7 Grabner welcomes art to “The Suburb” Artist Spotlight: Jess Vogt Career Retrospective” with remarks A few seasons ago, a university Staff Writer delivered in the Wriston Auditorium graduate who had been recouping Jan. 19. her tuition in university toilet paper Lindsey Crabb Friday, Jan. 19 Appleton native “When we’re in the studio, we’re for four years asked if she could TP Michelle Grabner discussed her all risking something,” continued the house and yard at “The Suburb.” ongoing projects at “The Suburb” as a passionate Grabner. “And so this Grabner, a Northwestern graduate well as her past and current work, space is aligned with the studio and who can sympathize with college selections of which are showing this not the professional artist.” tuition grievances, acquiesced. month in Wriston’s Hoffmaster and Indeed, a few of the exhibits “The Suburb” is merely one facet Kohler galleries. shown at “The Suburb” have been of Grabner’s extensive portfolio. She Deep in the suburbs of Chicago risky and some might even say has had one-woman exhibitions in lies a 10-by-10 foot addendum to an unprofessional. Chicago, New York, London, Boston, old house. Previous owners had used During the 2004 election, the Melbourne and Los Angeles, to name it as an office for their home-run space also served as the campaign a few. auto fix-it shop. offices for the Green Party and Ralph But as an alumna of Appleton If you were to venture inside, Nader’s presidential bid. East High School, the Fox Cities hold however, you wouldn’t find any old “No reflection of how we voted, a special charm for her, bringing her pistons or spark plugs, or even an mind you,” Grabner assured her and her work to Lawrence’s galleries. oil stain on the concrete floor. You’d audience on Friday. Her paintings and paper weavings Lindsey Crabb is perhaps one of find a crisp, clean room, well lit, with During the most recent election focus on the patterns and light pres- the most inconspicuously extraordi- a solid gray-green canvas at one end, season, an artist erected a giant ent in everyday objects such as rugs, nary talents in the Conservatory. Photo by Brandon Husband upon which is hanging a painting. inflatable thumb on the building’s quilts and even colanders. However, as one of this year’s Or you might find a television set roof. Unfortunately, the flesh-col- “I’ve found that the aesthetics of winners of the Lawrence Symphony considering he’s 85 and never had placed on wood blocks on the floor, ored inflatable resembled a giant wonder in everyday things is much Orchestra Concerto Competition, any real training — and even has a flashing images. penis, more than slightly confusing more powerful than the aesthetics she is sure to turn some heads this trumpet trio that plays around their Welcome to “The Suburb” — art- the neighbors. of the sublime,” Grabner said, high- Saturday night as she performs her community a lot. I just admire how ist, critic and professor Michelle “The Suburb” is a place where lighting the mysticism and “curios- winning piece accompanied by the much he loves it and really does it Grabner’s ongoing project to bring art slips into the social side — “a ity” in a rainbow that mesmerizes LSO. for his own enjoyment and for those a Chicago venue to out-of-town art- public place given over to the art- every one of us no matter how many As a sophomore cellist here at around him rather than some selfish ists who wish to display one or two ist,” Grabner said of the venue. It is times we witness the phenomenon. Lawrence, Lindsey is one performer or superficial reason. works in a small, intimate setting. a mix of politics, art, social justice She captures this wonder in her to keep an eye on as she is sure to “‘The Suburb’ provides and anything else an artist wants to art through simple representations do great things. Here’s a few words Can you tell us about your upcom- a place where artists can take a contribute. that are meticulous, repetitive and from the artist herself. ing performance with the LSO? risk,” explained Grabner. The art- It is a place where even TP-ing contemplative. ist opened her exhibit titled “Mid- becomes a thing of beauty. “There’s something greater than Where are you from and what is I can tell you that it will be ter- ourselves out there,” your major? rifying considering my fear of solos. Grabner concluded. I will be playing the Dvorak cello “It’s about seeing how I’m a cello performance major concerto with the LSO. It is an abso- these every day things from Columbia, Mo. lutely brilliant piece and I only hope can stimulate and con- I can do it justice. nect you to something How did you start playing bigger.” music? What do you hope to accomplish Indeed, “The with your music? Suburb” emanates My parents are both musicians this concept of the and so singing and doing nerdy Wow, that’s a loaded question. simple, humdrum and music things was always a pretty I guess that music has always been routine connected to big part of my growing up. I started really important to me and some- something greater playing piano when I was five and thing that I get great enjoyment and through art. I started cello lessons when I was satisfaction out of being a part of. The building is eight or nine. By playing music, I hope to share plain — whitewashed at least some of that joy and the siding and concrete. Are there any artists or perform- things about the music that I love But behind the paint- ers who you’ve found to be par- so much. chipped door, art of ticularly inspirational? any and every form Do you have any plans for the — political, photo- Well, as a cellist, there’s near or distant future? graphical, biographi- always the usual Rostropovich and cal, tele-visual and Jacqueline du Pré. Without trying I hope to live and study in inflatable — has an to sound cheesy, I might have to Photo by Blair Allen Europe, and I hope to graduate from Attendees of last Friday's art opening contemplate Michelle Grabner's work on display in the Kohler Gallery. intimate home. add my grandpa in there too. He’s school — in no particular order. about 85 and plays trumpet all the Other than that, I’m pretty open to time — quite well, I might add, Movies at the Mudd: "Wheel of Time" ideas. to Herzog, “the seed of enlighten- from the work. Through the lens we a reflection of the Buddhist notion mentary lacks in truth it makes up BQ7699 .K34 ment which lays dormant in all living see countless practitioners from all that delusion blinds us to truth. for in mystic beauty. beings.” walks of life, but the only ones that Overall, “Wheel of Time” is an W44 2005 Hundreds of thousands of Herzog speaks to — the Dalai Lama, interesting and expansive, if not a “Wheel of Time.” Directed by monks and lay practitioners flock to the monk who traveled 3,000 miles delusional, look at practitioners of Werner Herzog. Not Rated. Corey Lehnert the ceremony, often traveling thou- to the ceremony by prostrations, the the Buddhist faith. What the docu- Managing Editor sands of miles and often traversing schoolteacher the distance on foot. They come imprisoned for My decision to review a film by to hear the teachings of venerated 38 years for pro- the German director Werner Herzog Buddhist leaders such as the Dalai testing for a free did not come without some hesita- Lama, and to view an intricate sand Tibet — are of tion, as I knew doing so would mean painting known as a sand mandala near-mythologi- that under the guise of journalistic that symbolizes the impermanence cal status. When integrity I would be unable to review of material things. all was said and another Herzog film for at least Before I begin ranting about the done, I felt more three more issues. way in which Herzog plays with truth as if I’d watched This was difficult because Herzog in his work, however, I must say that a movie about has crafted around 50 films — the this film is engrossing regardless some magical majority of which are considered of what one intends to get out of civilization rath- exceptionally unique and several of it. Herzog takes the audience into er than a docu- which are available at the Mudd the rituals comprising the ceremony mentary piece. Library. with minimal narration, preferring C o m i n g Choosing his 2003 documentary broad and inquisitive camerawork from a director of a Buddhist initiation ceremony, that mirrors that of a wide-eyed who regularly “Wheel of Time,” I found myself with outsider to a foreign land. When uses documen- another problem: that of separating Herzog does narrate we are treated tary footage in the truth from the fiction inherent to lucid insights on the magnitude his science fic- in his work. of devotion the practitioners bring tion films, it’s Herzog’s documentary “Wheel of to the faith. hard to view this Time” offers an intimate look at the Thanks to Herzog’s narrative and as unintentional. 2002 Kalachakra Initiation ceremony cinematic style, however, it is difficult Rather, it seems in Bodh Gaya, India, a Buddhist cer- to take away any objective knowl- more likely that Photo courtsey of The New York Times (www.log24.com) emony that aims to instill, according edge regarding the Buddhist faith Herzog’s film is Monks work carefully on the Kalachakra mandala in Bodh Gaya, India. The Lawrentian

8 Sports Friday, January 26, 2007

Vikings beat Norberts and IC but can't crack “the system” Lawrence University Phil Roy The Vikings looked more com- paint all game, missed three in row Associate Sports Editor fortable in the second half as the from 3-point-range as they fell to scoreboard guards evaded the full-court pressure “the system” a second time, and gave Lawrence started its weekend and found the open man in the paint up their first home conference loss action by playing host to the awk- on five straight possessions. since 2005. Men’s Basketball wardly named “Blue Boys” of Illinois Unfortunately, the Pioneers had Hurley piled on a career-high 33 Jan. 23 College on Friday night. also found a comfort zone … behind points in the loss, and Ryan Kroeger Lawrence 55 The contest was tight through the arc. Grinnell shot 12-17 from 3- added 21and a game-high eight St. Norbert 49 much of the first half despite the assists. Vikings shooting over 66 percent The Vikings had just three days Jan. 20 from the field. One Viking in particu- to rest after the loss before taking on Lawrence 103 Grinnell 106 Vikes, More lar seemed to be on a mission as the the Green Knights of St. Norbert in a weekend’s action tipped off. vital conference game Tuesday. Jan. 19 Junior Andy Hurley put a check St. Norbert stood alone at the No. Lawrence 79 Vikes! in every statistical category as he 2 spot in the conference going into Illinois College 67 amassed five points, two rebounds, Tuesday’s contest, with the Vikings with Peter Griffith an assist, a steal and a block in just trying to break the three-way tie for Women’s Basketball Sports Editor the first four minutes. Hurley’s class- third. Lawrence led through most Jan. 23 mate and roommate checked in to of the low-scoring first half, as both Lawrence 47 Potpourri the game late in the first half with teams struggled to find any offensive St. Norbert 61 the teams deadlocked and scored five Correction from last week’s col- rhythm. straight to put the Vikings on top 42- Jan. 20 umn: I’m a moron. Lawrence was converting a little 35 at the end of the half. Lawrence 76 The Major League Baseball record over 40 percent from the floor, a good Grinnell 38 Sophomore Chris Page continued for consecutive games with a hit 12 percent below their league-leading his impressive form from the previ- belongs to Joe DiMaggio, not his team- season average. Junior guard Ben Jan. 19 ous weekend as he piled on a team- Lawrence 62 mate, Lou Gehrig. As a fan of baseball Rosenblatt kept the Green Knights at high 18 points, including 14 in the Illinois College 49 statistics, I spent the last half-week in bay, however, scoring 11 in the first second half, as the Vikings cruised to shame after one of my readers pointed period, including three from 3-point a 79-67 victory. Wrestling out my mistake to me. range. Coming off of the win–Coach DiMaggio’s streak began May The Vikings returned from the Jan. 19 Tharp’s 200th–the Vikings had to 15, 1941 against Eddie Smith of the locker room with a four-point lead Lawrence 13 quickly jump back into “freak mode” Chicago White Sox and ended July but the Lawrence starters turned on Lakeland 25 as they attempted to prevent a 17, against Jim Bagby, Jr. and the the engine early in the second half as Grinnell sweep Saturday afternoon. Cleveland Indians. He then began a they extended the lead to 12 with a Swimming Grinnell didn’t fail to entertain 16-game hitting streak, giving him hits little over three minutes run off the the crowd at Alex Gym as they kept clock. Lawrence Prelims/Finals Meet in 72 out of 73 games. Photo by Ben Doherty Jan. 20 every Viking surge in check with their In the 56-game span between May Sophomore Andy Hurley put in a career-high 33 Some hot outside shooting by Men 1st out of 4 run ‘n’ gun play. points in the Vikings' loss to Grinnell. 15 and July 16, the “Yankee Clipper” the Green Knights, however, pulled Women 1st out of 5 Lawrence struggled against the compiled a .409 batting average and point range in the second half and the game back to even as it entered Pioneer defensive press, and com- a .717 slugging percentage and faced saw the game enter the final minute the final stretch. Some impressive Hockey mitted 13 turnovers in the first half four future Hall of Fame pitchers. It is with a two-point lead. alone as they held onto a slim one- Jan. 23 one of the greatest and most improb- The Vikings, who hadn’t attempt- point lead going into the break. Lawrence 5 able streaks in professional sports ed a single shot from outside the Continued below Lake Forest 4 history, and perhaps the least likely to The LU fencing team dualed son record is currently 2-4. Their as well as Marquette. be broken. Jan. 20 against eight tough teams–seven next chance to prove themselves is The meet got off to an excel- Lawrence 12 DI–at the University of Notre Dame Jan. 26-27 at the Wheaton College lent start as the women’s 400 med- Northland 2 On Tuesday I did something I Duals Jan. 20-21. Despite nine of Invitational. ley relay touched out the opposi- vowed never to do at Lawrence: I put the 20 fencers only having started tion for first place. Julia Ziege Jan. 19 my academics in front of my love for Lawrence 4 fencing in September, Lawrence and Hayley Vatch went 1-2 in the Lawrence basketball and I skipped the Northland 0 did well against their more expe- 500 free, with Vatch taking the St. Norbert game in order to study for rienced opponents. The women’s top spot in the mile as well. Kyle Hetzler’s Brain and Behavior midterm team went 2-6 in the duals, beat- Griffin and Pat Jordan topped the (which, as it turned out, was not as ing Cal State Fullerton and Detroit men’s mile. Griffin also placed strenuous as I was afraid it would be). standings Mercy. The men went 0-8. first in the men’s 200 free, while There’s surely something to be said Christina Bartell (women’s Alice Shepro took the women’s. for putting school first, but basketball saber) and Muneyuki Okamoto The 100 free saw Brett Cox take games are only two and a half hours (men’s epee) both beat two Notre the top spot on the men’s side, Men’s Basketball long. I certainly could have found two Dame fencers each. Jessica Grasso and Heather Prochnow won the and a half hours in the past few days Team MWC O'all (women’s epee) gave Lawrence one women’s 100 fly. to make up that study time. Grinnell 6-3 10-6 win against the tough Ohio State After rounding out the victo- Lawrence 6-3 10-6 Then it turned out that the Vikes team. The next tournament is Feb. ries with wins in the men’s 200 Carroll 6-3 8-7 struggled against the Green Knights 24-25 at Northwestern. The LU swimming and diving free relay and both 200 medley Ripon 6-3 8-7 and were it not for the immaculate team had home pool advantage relays, LUST ended the meet with St. Norbert 6-4 7-9 play of Ben Rosenblatt might have lost Lake Forest 4-5 8-8 The Lawrence wrestling team Jan. 20 for their Prelims/Finals a double win in both the men’s and … a home game … to St. Norbert. Beloit 4-5 4-12 was defeated 25-13 by Lakeland invitational, and the Vikes didn’t women’s 400 free relays. Lawrence Monmouth 4-6 8-8 This, quite simply, is unaccept- College in their home meet Jan. 19. disappoint. Both men’s and wom- also swept the diving events. Next Knox 2-7 4-12 able. Tony Norton, Sam Laes, John Budi en’s teams won the meet, which up for LUST is the Wisconsin Illinois College 2-7 7-9 So for the second time in this arti- and Jack Peters all posted wins put them up against MWC competi- Private College Championships, on cle, I apologize. I’d like to say sorry to for the Vikes. LU wrestling’s sea- tors Carroll, Ripon and St. Norbert, Jan. 27 at Lawrence. Women’s Basketball the Lawrence men’s basketball team. I feel like I let you down by not providing Team MWC O'all my moral–and vocal–support for my Lake Forest 8-1 14-2 Carroll 8-1 13-3 beloved Lawrence Vikings. You should St. Norbert 8-2 11-5 know, however, that at all times, be it Lawrence 7-2 10-6 home basketball games that I stupidly Beloit 5-4 8-7 don’t get to or away games too far for Grinnell 3-6 7-9 me to travel to, my heart is always with Ripon 3-6 7-9 Monmouth 3-7 9-8 you. Play well, boys. Illinois College 1-8 3-13 Knox 0-9 2-13 Is anyone else looking forward to the Super Bowl? Hockey School W-L-T Pts Basketball MSOE 10-1-1 21 continued from above Finlandia 9-3-0 18 Marian 6-5-1 13 Lawrence 5-6-1 11 defensive stops by the Vikings, UM-Crookston 3-7-2 8 who were boosted by pressure on Northland 0-11-1 1 Norbert’s post players by Andy Hurley and Matt Osland, ensured that Lawrence held out for the 55- 49 win. Statistics are courtesy of Rosenblatt ended the day with www.lawrence.edu and a career-high 21 points, including www.midwestconference. 4 for 6 from behind the arc. Andy org and are current as of Hurley recorded his fifth double- Jan. 24, 2007 double of the season.