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Friday, February 19, 2010 THE LAWRENTIAN Vol. CXXVII, No. 15 Lawrence University's student newspaper since 1884 www.Lawrentian.com Lawrence grants tenure to seven faculty members Bridget Donnelly the enduring success of Lawrence didate, the teaching aspect is cru- Burrows said these activities bers observe the candidate’s class- Staff Writer through “bringing together strong cial. Burrows finds the particular are “important to ensure intel- es, lectures and performances and students and excellent faculty.” strength of teaching in both the lectual and creative stimulation, write recommendations based on The Lawrence board of trust- Professors hired into tenure- ability to engage a student and in to ensure being up-to-date and to their experience with the candidate ees recently granted tenure track positions undergo a reap- the “importance of learning useful model for students the processes as fellow committee members, to seven members of the fac- pointment review, headed by the skills for the future — to be ready of obtaining knowledge and creat- partners in research and in other ulty. The newly tenured profes- tenure committee, in their third for everything, for a future that ing what is new.” collaborative roles. sors include Associate Professor year of hire. Candidates then gen- does not yet exist.” The final criterion is that of The tenure committee also of Anthropology Mark Jenike, erally stand for tenure in their The legacy of Lawrence as an service, which includes service to collects “evidence of professional Associate Professor of Physics sixth year at Lawrence, though this institution of superior learning, the Lawrence community as well productivity,” which may include Megan Pickett, Assistant Professor may occur earlier if the faculty according to Burrows, depends on as to the professional community. published papers, recordings of of Education Robert Williams, member holds previous experi- what he calls the “teacher-scholar Lawrence encourages professors performances or compositions. and Assistant Professors in the ence. model,” in which teachers illus- to join committees early in their The evidence is amassed into a Conservatory Andrew Mast, Julie Pickett is one such example. trate both “how to learn and be a careers and to collaborate on proj- packet that is reviewed by at least McQuinn, Phillip Swan, and Mark Pickett has obtained tenure for a life-long learner.” For this reason, ects with other faculty members, four external sources. These are Urness. second time, having gone through the tenure review process empha- both within and outside of their experts in the specialized area of Provost and Dean of the the process for a previous posi- sizes active scholarship and cre- home departments. the candidate, and they represent Faculty David Burrows described tion at Purdue University. Pickett ative activity. Professional involvement out- both liberal arts colleges similar the tenure process as an interme- achieved tenure one year after her Though Burrows said that the side of Lawrence is also important. to Lawrence and larger universities diate step in a process beginning reappointment. Lawrence tenure committee does For example, Pickett served on and research institutions. with the initial recruitment of a The tenure review at Lawrence not endorse the “publish or per- NASA committees and Swan will The candidates themselves professor and continuing through- takes into consideration three ish” trope in its standards for serve as guest conductor this week must submit a self-evaluation. out the duration of that faculty important criteria, including ser- candidate evaluation, he insisted for the TAISM High School Choral Pickett described this personal member’s career. vice, excellence in teaching and that “active involvement as a pro- Festival in Muscat, Oman. statement as a “narrative” show- Burrows said that the tenure active scholarship or creative fessional” includes publication Once a candidate stands for ing the “evolution” of one’s own process itself, however, is par- achievement. of research and scholarship, or tenure, the tenure committee con- ticularly important, as it ensures Although all three components active performance in the case of siders four important pieces of hold significant weight for the can- Conservatory faculty. information. Other faculty mem- See Tenure on page 2

Lawrence awarded $25,000 grant Bornstein presents a new perspective on suffering Caitie Williamson said. Associate News Editor Emily Bowles, visiting assis- for suicide prevention training tant professor of English, agrees Kate Bornstein, author, play- with Boyd Kramer on the impact Amy Sandquist reach into the community to share Bornstein’s talk will have on the Staff Writer suicide prevention efforts with wright and performance artist, spoke at Lawrence Wednesday, campus community. many organizations that reach “Kate Bornstein’s talk and hir youth.” Feb. 17. The event was co-spon- Recently, Lawrence was award- sored by Lawrence’s Substance work on gender activism should ed a $25,000 grant from the J.J. Keller noted that with the J.J. also function as an example of Keller Foundation grant, Lawrence Abuse and Mental Health Services Keller Foundation for suicide pre- Administration campus suicide the complex ways in which gender vention training. Kathleen Fuchs, will be able to contribute edu- studies as a field draws on a set of cational and training materials prevention project and the gender director of counseling services and studies department. discourses and theories about gen- adjunct associate professor of psy- about suicide prevention with local der, the body and identity while school districts and other non- Bornstein is a transsexual; chology, explained that the J.J. zie — a gender-neutral pronoun remaining focused on individu- Keller Foundation is a “local com- profit agencies like Harmony Café als and their daily experiences,” and the Boys and Girls Club. used in conjunction with ‘hir’ — pany that often supports health was born a male and underwent Bowles said. and mental health efforts” in the Lawrence plans to invite these According to Director of community organizations to semi- gender reassignment surgery. Hir Appleton community. works have discussed the prob- Counseling Services and Adjunct The J.J. Keller Foundation nars and training workshops, Associate Professor of Psychology facilitated with the J.J. Keller lems associated with gender iden- grant comes only a few months tity. Bornstein’s recent book “Hello Kathleen Fuchs, “A primary goal after Lawrence received a $300,000 Foundation grant money. The sem- of the Lawrence Campus Suicide inars and training workshops will Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to grant from the U.S. Department Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Prevention Project is to promote a of Health and Human Services provide participants with skills sense of community and social con- Photo by Stephen Anunson Other Outlaws” focuses on suicide Kate Borstein spoke at LU Wednesday. Substance Abuse and Mental designed to pique awareness about nectedness among all Lawrentians, emotional suffering. prevention. Health Services Administration. Hir talk on Wednesday was because social isolation is a known distress.” While this SAMHSA grant con- Fuchs described the primary risk factor for suicidal thoughts. Lawrence recently received a goal of both the SAMHSA and the a discussion of issues that cause tinues to support Lawrence and people to feel like outsiders, such We are especially interested in $25,000 suicide prevention grant other local higher education insti- J.J. Keller Foundation grants, not- reaching out to those who might from the J.J. Keller Foundation, ing that the training provided with as race, religion and sexual orien- tutions, Fuchs explained that the tation. feel like they are ‘outsiders’.” which will be used for resources J.J. Keller Foundation grant will the grant money seeks to “make it “Kate Bornstein’s presenta- to raise awareness on campus of easier for individuals to acknowl- According to Lecturer of allow Lawrence to extend support Gender and Freshman Studies tion clearly addresses those issues mental health wellness. to other local organizations. edge emotional distress and ask through a creative and supportive “Hir talk should help draw for help and support.” Helen Boyd Kramer, Bornstein was “Our SAMHSA grant supports an excellent choice for a speaker venue,” said Fuchs. “We hope to attention to alternatives for suffer- our on campus efforts and can Specifically, Fuchs noted that draw in people all across campus ing, exclusion, and suicidal tenden- the training will prepare “caring for the department. be shared with our local higher “In addition to hir recent work so they will identify with the goal cies, among other major issues,” education partners like Fox Valley people ... to approach others about of strengthening the caring nature Bowles added. whom they are concerned and on suicide prevention, zie has been Technical College and UW-Fox,” writing and talking about gender of our campus community and Fuchs elaborated. “With the Keller expression and sexual orientation enhancing effective ways for us to grant, we can now broaden our See Grant on page 2 for a few decades,” Boyd Kramer respond to people who might be in

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2 NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Students discuss China’s dam policies in poster session Erty Seidel local environment. said the trip convinced her that Staff Writer “Before our trip we had a really there was a necessity for the dam. limited knowledge of China and Fellow Lawrence traveler Tu Tuesday, Feb. 16 students the [Three Gorges] dam,” said Nghiem agrees the dam has been in the “Destination China” class Natasha Pugh, who attended the a long time coming. Flood control offered last fall hosted a poster trip. “I thought it was a terrible has always been an issue in China. session to display the research idea.” There are three major rivers in projects that resulted from the The Lawrentians met a young China, and since ancient times it class trip to China. Over winter tour guide named Kelly, who has been the government’s job to break, these 12 Lawrence students explained that her family had been continuously build massive dikes traveled to China to try to under- farmers on the land now covered to contain them. stand water’s role in that country, by the lake. In fact, the Chinese character as well as its economic effects. One project discussed the pro- for “govern” contains the radical The project focused on the paganda distributed by the Chinese for “water,” showing how impor- Three Gorges Dam, a highly con- government and the locals’ percep- tant mastery of the rivers can be. troversial project undertaken by tion of the dam based on that The Three Gorges Dam is a the Chinese government during propaganda. more permanent and measured the last two decades. For example, Kelly gave dif- solution to the flooding, and it is ferent answers about her percep- expected to last a lot longer than Photo courtesy of Byron Grant The dam would reduce flood- Students and faculty who travelled to China over winter break. ing of the Yangtze River, provide tions of the dam when asked by the constantly eroding dikes. sions and solutions for this prob- trip. He said he plans to offer the jobs to Chinese citizens, and pro- students of different ethnicities, Perceptions of cheap water in lem. course and trip every other year. duce copious amounts of electric- sometimes relating her difficulties China are also important. Due to The trip was funded in part by ity. However, the project would with the dam, and other times say- low water tariffs and taxes, accord- the Henry Luce Foundation, which displace over one million people, ing simply, “It’s all been positive ing to Lawrence student Van Do, has a program specific to Asia. and the creation of a lake behind outcome.” Beijing is going to run out of water Professor Marty Finkler, chair of the dam would be a strain on the Pugh felt that her perceptions sometime in the next few years. of the dam changed, however. She The students discussed repercus- the economics department, led the

halfpipe. Known as the ‘Flying In other news... Tomato’, the snowboard prod- Editors' Picks: February 19-February 25 igy’s performance featured VANCOUVER — Wednesday was his own creation, the ‘Double Saturday, February 20, 5:30 p.m. — Celebrate! an important day for the U.S. in McTwist 1260’, a trick that gave The Black Organization of Students’ biggest event of the year, featuring food and the Olympics, with the addition him a high score of 48.4 on his entertainment. Admission is only the price of a meal swipe. of three gold medals — Lindsey second run. The U.S. currently Vonn in women’s downhill ski- has 14 medals, well ahead of Wednesday, February 24, 8 p.m. — Body Image and Eating Disorders Panel ing, Shani Davis in men’s 1000 Germany (10), France (7), and Panelists will talk about their experiences with body issues and eating disorders. meter speed skating and Shaun Canada (6). White in men’s snowboarding —www.nbcolympics.com

sciences and social sciences into the community from Tenure — as well as a fifth, who may the moment they arrive on be from any department. campus. To those who have continued from page 1 However, no member of the little experience with a liber- work, informing the commit- committee may be from the al arts style, this mentorship tee, “here’s what I’ve done, same department as any of proves especially beneficial, here’s what I’m doing, here’s the candidates. though mentoring is not con- what I’m planning to do in The committee evalu- fined to this program but is the next 10, 20 years.” ates the candidate for his widespread throughout and Finally, an opinion survey or her service, excellence in between the departments. LOVE is provided to students who teaching and scholarship Mast said of his expe- have taken a class with the or creative activity. If all rience, “While intimidating candidate. Burrows regrets members of the committee and enormously time con- THE that the return rate remains commend all three of these suming, the process was fair, low on these student evalu- areas, the candidate then is open and as transparent as ations. recommended to the presi- something can be when the According to Burrows, dent. The president makes end result is something as the students’ input is the the final recommendation, important as tenure.” “single most important” which the board of trustees Pickett supported this measure of a candidate’s must approve. view, saying that, though teaching. These reviews from To help with the ten- “you’ll still lose sleep over it, students who participated ure process, new professors you’re going to worry about firsthand in a candidate’s are assisted by colleagues it,” the process “is not capri- JIMMY! classroom are taken very in their department, as well cious,” and those faculty seriously and contribute sig- as by mentors outside of members on the committee nificantly to the committee’s their department, mentors to as well as all the students, final decision.” whom they are assigned in colleagues, professionals The tenure committee their first year. and anyone else who fac- is composed of five faculty Pickett referred to this tors into the final decision, is members, one from each of mentor program as a sort contributing to the “legacy of the four major divisions — of Freshman Studies for Lawrence.” ★ ★ ★ ★ fine arts, humanities, natural professors, initiating them

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4 FEATURES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010

The secret lives of our profs: Professor of Government and Mary Mortimer Professor of Liberal Studies Minoo D. Adenwalla

Rachel Young this friend of mine was going to friend of mine put me in touch Staff Writer the University of California at with the chair of the department Berkeley. He said to my father, at the University of Missouri. Young: Tell me about your back- “Why do you Adenwallas all go They offered me the position, ground. Where are you from? to England the whole time? The and I took it. Doug Knight told future lies in the United States.” me to keep in touch with him, Adenwalla: Well, okay, I was So my father came home and told however, because he was sure born in a place called Punaj in me about his meeting, and I’m that the grant was going to come India. I did most of my schooling not a very impulsive person, but through, and if it did, that I in Bombay, at a very good school certainly that day I was. So, sud- would get the position. I wasn’t called New Era. I did my under- denly in the flash of a moment sure if it was just one of those graduate university training at I said okay, I’ll apply to the “Dear John” letters letting me the University of Bombay, and United States, so that’s what led down gently, but I thought he my subject was English litera- to applying here. was sincere. A little before spring ture. After graduating with a B.A., break, in March of 1959, I was in I was given a teaching fellow- Young: How did you come to the shower, and my wife knocked ship at Wilson College Bombay Lawrence? on the door, and in a tremu- University, and I taught there for lous voice said, “quick, there’s a a year, but I never went on to Adenwalla: Well, my first teach- long distance call for you from complete my Master’s in English ing position was at a superb president Knight of Lawrence liberal arts college in Ohio called University.” So, I wrapped a towel Literature, and was satisfied with Photo by Nhi Nguyen my B.A. Honors degree. In India Kenyon College. I was a visiting around myself, and dripping wet we have honors degrees just as instructor, filling in for the chair I came to the telephone, and sure Liberties, which I still teach once monthly in Bangladesh called they do in England, and like most of the government department. enough, it was Doug Knight say- every academic year. My political The Executive Times that was of my family, I intended to try I spent this period at Kenyon ing, “Hello, Minoo, the Carnegie philosophy seminars I’ve enjoyed started by a family with a student to go to England. I applied to College and thought it was tre- grant is here, we’d very much a lot. I used to teach a course at Lawrence. When I feel like the University of Cambridge and mendous; I liked it very much. like for you to come for an inter- on Indian politics which I also it, I send them an article or so. to St. John’s College, and I got When the time came to leave view, can you make it?” I didn’t enjoyed a great deal, and the Do I have any special hobbies? in touch with the Master of St. Kenyon, I started to apply else- know what I was going to do, introductory political science No, not really. Yes, reading, and John’s College. To cut a long where, and one of the places I but I said okay. We went through course was quite enjoyable also. teaching my class every year, but story short, since it was the vet- applied was Lawrence College. a full day’s interview, and then I’m trying to think of a course neither are new hobbies. My elder eran’s rush after World War II in I had first heard the name of that very evening Doug Knight I didn’t enjoy... freshman stud- daughter and her family live England also, they wanted my Lawrence College when I was drove me back to the airport ies when they introduced music in Pennsylvania and I go there B.A. honor results in March, of a graduate student, and I had in Oshkosh and offered me the into it, because I thought it was twice a year; I enjoy that quite 1948 — or was it ‘49? I can’t read a short squib in Time position, and I wondered why an insult to the course to have a bit. I have two grandchildren remember. I told them that I Magazine that Harvard had gone the devil I’d been put through six someone like me, completely there that are grown. My younger would be sitting for my exams to Lawrence College to pick its interviews about which he knew ignorant about music, pretend- daughter and her husband live in in March, and that the results president, which of course was nothing when he went ahead and ing that I’d picked up enough to Appleton. They have one daugh- weren’t going to be out until Nathan Pusey. In my mind I said, made the offer to me, but I didn’t teach it. I speak only for myself. ter, Katie, who is 17 years old. I June. The Master of St. John’s this place ought to be rather argue with him. In March of 1959 Many of my colleagues thought was exploited mercilessly when wrote back to me, saying he was good, if Harvard went there to I accepted the offer to come to that introducing music into it she was young to babysit, and all very sorry and that they’d be very pick its president. So Lawrence Lawrence. It was one of the most really completed the course. I this rubbish about grandparents happy for me to apply for the fol- responded to my application, difficult decisions I’ve made in felt very differently. All the other loving to be with their grand- lowing year, but they could not and president Douglas Knight my professional life, but I’ve sur- fields where you could absorb children certainly doesn’t apply hold a place for me unless I could interviewed me and told me that vived here at Lawrence, and I’m and read the information, that to me. She was a cranky and let them know [my exam scores] the position would be mine if still sitting here talking to you was fine, but I draw the line at difficult child, I did not enjoy in March. Well, I passed my a Carnegie grant to create this in 2010. music. my sessions of babysitting with English honors exams, there was position came through. This was her. I enjoy spending time with no problem there, but Cambridge in March 1958. Two or three Young: What has been your Young: Besides politics and your her much more now, since she’s would not hold my position, and weeks later, I got a call saying favorite class at Lawrence to research, do you have other hob- an excellent student and conver- that sort of irritated me. Just by that the Carnegie grant still had teach? bies? sationalist, that gives me much chance, my father met one of my not come through, and that I more pleasure. close friends the very day I got should be free to look for anoth- Adenwalla: Good heavens! I’ve Adenwalla: Well, I occasionally the letter from St. John’s saying er position. It was one of the enjoyed teaching so many of write for a publication that deals they wouldn’t hold a place, and most depressing days of my life. the courses I have. Of course, with politics called “Freedom At a conference in Michigan, a Constitutional Law and Civil First,” and I also wrote for a

but I’m more inclined to think again as I examined the “spreads” boxed instead of canned, macaroni Across the pond: Americans’ lack of zeal for pasties section an aisle over, stock full and cheese is canned instead of is due to the overwhelming suc- of beef and onion, fish, chicken boxed, and brownie mix — well, cess of Tim Burton’s recent film and ham, and sardine and tomato thank goodness that stays in a box. Sainsbury’s adaptation of “Sweeney Todd.” pastes. Yummy. Nothing reveals a people’s love When the Brits don’t wrap Several other non-meat-related for a certain type of food more their meats in doughy exteriors, surprises became apparent as I than the number of ways they Julia Graves for The Lawrentian they put them in cans and jars. made more daily pilgrimages to the sub-categorize it. Large American Spam, rarely seen in the U.S. since wonder that is Sainsbury’s. Unlike supermarkets like Safeway and the end of World War II, occu- U.S. supermarkets, the British do Albertsons display drinks in basic We are what we eat. If this pies a worryingly large portion not refrigerate eggs. categories such as juice and alco- is true, then my first visit to of several shelves, accompanied Where Americans value hol. Sainsbury’s only seemed to rein- by other canned meats such as Nutella as a rare commodity, in Sainsbury’s has devoted three force that Americans are exactly Prince’s corned beef — convenient- Sainsbury’s it outnumbers peanut entire aisles to wines, with a sepa- Photo courtesy of Julia Graves like the British. However, as I grew ly available in a low-salt version butter two-to-one and is half the rate section for fine wines, two to malted milk biscuits, ginger crinkle increasingly more acquainted with — Sainsbury’s own turkey breast, price. The British sell pre-made, beer and lager and one to mixers crunches, fig rolls and McWities the supermarket giant, I found chicken breast in jelly, chopped microwaveable chocolate crepes, and juices. The tea aisle subdivides Hobnobs — also known as “nobbly that American and British tastes pork with ham, and for the truly whereas Americans cannot even into fruit and herbal teas, specialty oaty biscuits.” dramatically diverged. adventurous, Ye Olde Oak’s lunch spell “crepes,” let alone know what blends and tea bags. On my first several visits to While Americans certainly have tongue. they are. The British also clearly love Sainsbury’s, I remember puzzling an obsession with large slabs of I began to suspect that it was The American Lay’s potato their chocolate as well as their over the notion of “digestives,” meat, the British seem to enjoy simply a front to reinforce the rem- chips become British Walker’s booze; this entire aisle is divided which I took to mean some sort stuffing their meat into pasty, nant of the old American humor crisps, available at Sainsbury’s in into bags of sweets, children’s of fiber-enriched cookie meant for doughy shells; the “Ready Meals” about the Brits’ love for the truly exotic flavors like mature cheddar sweets, chocolate bars, fun-size the elderly. aisle devotes nearly half its shelf disgusting: Surely no sane person and red onion, red onion chutney, and the ambiguously named gifts. One day I mustered up the space to pukka pies, steak puff ate this anymore? But even as I and my personal favorite, bacon Perhaps the greatest distinc- courage to try them, and discov- pastries, chicken and gravy short- stood marveling at such a plethora and cream cheese. tion of all between the American ered that while British food is crust pastry pies, Cornish pasties of canned meats, a woman drifted Americans do not distinguish and British diets lies in their cook- certainly distinct and oftentimes and cheese and onion pasties. over and deliberated for several between jam and marmalade, but ies, which in British terms may perplexing to our American sensi- The rapidly rising rate of veg- moments before opting for a can at Sainsbury’s, they are strictly refer to any number of custard bilities, there are some things that etarianism in the United States of corned beef. segregated by large, ominous red creams, jam sandwiches, short- they get very right. limits shelf space for such meat, To her credit, I did not see her labels. Beans at Sainsbury’s are bread fingers, bourbon creams, THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 FEATURES 5 LU hosts Mardi Gras at Warch Campus Center Suzie Kraemer where the Nathan Marsh Pusey exchanging them for billions in ing cake. The point of King’s Cake what seemed like every restaurant Staff Writer Room had been transformed into raffle tickets. I snuck a peek at the is that if you bite into a piece and on College Ave. a casino with a dozen tables for prizes and found that there were do not chip a tooth on a plastic Even those with rotten luck In my Catholic family, Mardi playing blackjack and poker. tons to choose from. There was baby that has been cooked into the walked away happy. They knew Gras is usually a sad day. There is Each person was given $5,000 a $20 gift certificate to Chipotle, dessert intentionally, you lose. they could snatch that one last no celebration, only sad thoughts in “Funny Money,” Lawrence’s an iPod Shuffle and even a Harry There were many competitive piece of King’s Cake on the way about how starting tomorrow, Ash Mardi Gras currency, upon entry. Potter DVD! Lawrentians with pained yet deter- out and this time they would find Wednesday, you won’t be able to At first I didn’t think the money Fortunately — or unfortunate- mined faces who were working that baby! eat chocolate or bite your nails for was funny at all; it served only to ly, depending on your perspective on their sixth and seventh slices. Lawrence Mardi Gras was a the next 40 days. remind me that I will soon gradu- — no decisions needed to be made Anyone who was still hungry after night when Lawrentians could At Lawrence, however, Mardi ate and be forced out into the cruel since I lost all my money almost the King’s Cake enjoyed a wonder- unwind before the last few weeks Gras is no solemn event. Anyone world and the currently unstable immediately. Apparently the bad ful buffet provided by Bon Appétit, of classes and finals week. I got to who set foot inside the campus economy. luck was not contagious, because complete with tiny sandwiches and be stress free, play blackjack and center Tuesday was immediately Luckily, one of the SOUP mem- there were plenty of people with catfish fingers. eat catfish fingers like there was attacked by thousands of small bers explained that we could gam- piles of money laughing their way At 11 p.m. students scrambled no tomorrow. pink puffs of cotton candy floating ble and use the money we “earned” to the prizes with dozens of raffle to exchange their Funny Money for Sadly, “tomorrow” came any- through the air. to buy raffle tickets and win REAL tickets in hand. raffle tickets before the last draw- way. The 40-day period of Lent has Purple, green and gold beads prizes! This was the best news! Mardi Gras in English trans- ing occurred. Excitement was in begun, but I will be able to endure were everywhere and dangling I set off for the blackjack lates to Fat Tuesday and after this the air as Mike McCain from SOUP this season with fond memories from everyone’s necks. Posters tables with high hopes of winning event I can understand why. There called off the numbers of the win- filled with green, purple and gold. directed people downstairs to millions in humorous cash and was a whole game dedicated to eat- ning tickets for gift certificates to

tion, I initiated a youth project some nice hot spring spots around and event about China’s green Tokyo. Internship journal: Japan for sustainability trends that successfully took place The greatest things I learned in in Tokyo toward the end of my Japan were how to think sustain- harmony. it took me a while to learn the Jian Gong internship. ably, cross-cultural communica- for The Lawrentian This was a typical start to my Japanese way. That was the business side. tion skills and most importantly, day while interning at Japan for I felt warm toward my boss Regarding the personal side, I was the power of networking. I kept all Sustainability as a communica- and colleagues because they treat- happy to find a good balance in of my networks in Japan, and con- It was a normal sunny workday tion and sustainability intern from ed me — a Chinese student who Tokyo. As a rock climber, I used tinued to work with some of them. in Tokyo. I woke up at 7 a.m. and June through December of 2009. It studied in the U.S. — not as a to go to an indoor climbing gym This internship unsettled me ate two homemade “onigiri,” or was hard adjusting to the Tokyo guest, but more as an international in west Tokyo at night. Twice a because I explored and learned rice balls, and an American grilled business pace, yet it felt natural friend. week after work, I would eat at a more about real world problems cheese sandwich that I bought to be part of the Japanese culture Besides my main work, I small “ramen” restaurant and then — and yet, it assured me of where from the convenience store the and lifestyle. attended many business seminars, climb for four hours until the gym I should look. It will take time night before. My primary responsibility at with topics ranging from system closed. before the final outcomes of this I only had about seven minutes work was planning projects. I went thinking to sustainability issues. During the summer, I often internship become visible. “Just left to put on a suit and a simple to meetings every morning, wrote Because of my initial language participated with friends in be patient,” I keep telling myself blue tie. Then I ran to the train sta- reports, visited stakeholders and problems, I always carried a small Japanese cultural events such as — something I have learned from tion and got stuck with a million made presentations. I was lucky recorder with me and listened to the fireworks ceremony. During the Japanese. men in suits. No talking, no smiles. that the company gave me so much all the recordings again and again the fall, I sometimes went to enjoy Everyone took their own pace in trust, although in the beginning throughout the evening. In addi-

From our kitchen to yours:

mix together the oil, molasses, Sparkled Ginger soy milk, sugar and vanilla.

Cookies! Pour the dry ingredients into Sara Joss the wet and combine well. Chef Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten The way I see it, it’s about that into a 1 1/2-inch diameter disk, time in the term when cook- press the cookie tops into the ies become your best friend. turbinado sugar and place 1 But instead of stealing napkins inch apart, sugar side up, on a full of Bon Appétit cookies, try prepared cookie sheet. making these explosively tasty sparkled ginger cookies. And Bake 10-12 minutes, let cool on guess what? They’re vegan! I cookie sheet for 3-5 minutes, promise you won’t be able to and transfer to a cooling rack. eat just one. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 tablespoons turbinado sugar; regular sugar will work as well, but coarse sugar is best 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup soy milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method: Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease two cookie sheets. Place the turbinado sugar in a small bowl.

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6 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 When we see death we’ll see is his head, bludgeoned STAFF EDITORIAL Zach Davis Columnist repeatedly by gangbangers wield- ing two-by-fours. In a world in which everyone Course evaluations were moved online two years ago in an attempt to reduce class time The other day, the George Polk is so careful with their image, so taken to fill out the paperwork, to protect student anonymity and to be environmentally Award, a top American journal- conscious of how they look, the ism award, went to an anonymous responsible. This shift has significantly decreased the number of course evaluations com- Nedas and Derrions of the world person who shot a video — prob- are doomed to be remembered for pleted, with many students choosing not to fill out the evaluations at all. ably with a camera phone — of a the worst moment of their lives. Professors depend on student input to improve courses in accordance with student needs. woman dying of a bullet wound And they had no choice. An Students cannot expect classes to improve, or to recognize professors for well-taught classes and posted it on YouTube. onlooker with a camera phone if course evaluations are not completed. If students in a higher education institution want to The woman, Neda Agha-Soltan, made that decision for them; Long preserve high intellectual standards, feedback is an integral part of the process. was an Iranian woman killed in Island University supported that As Provost Dave Burrows mentions in the article “Lawrence grants tenure to seven faculty June during a protest of the 2009 decision by conferring the coveted members” this week, faculty tenure reviews, sent to all students who took classes with a fac- Iranian presidential elections. She Polk and pronouncing the video ulty member up for tenure, had dismal return records. Teaching is one-third of the criteria was shot by a militiaman as she excellent journalism. stood and watched protestors in evaluated for tenure, and Burrows says student reviews are what the tenure board values most That feels so wrong to me. It the street. Someone in the crowd feels like, every time we watch highly when reviewing teaching. had a portable video recorder and those videos, we desecrate their In the same vein as course evaluations, high academic standards can only be maintained started filming as she collapsed. lives and memories a little bit by giving tenure to the highest quality professors. Students should not take this responsibil- The video, which you can see more. ity lightly, and ought to take the opportunity to fight to ensure that good professors stay at on YouTube, has been hailed as I tried to imagine what I would Lawrence, and to remove ones that are not the right fit for this institution. an iconic image of the Iranian have done if I had been on the All idealism aside, students aren’t filling out these forms. Rather than become complacent protests, and it made Neda both a same street when Neda was shot. with a lack of participation, the administration ought to require classes to complete these martyr and the face of the recent Ask yourself — what would you surveys online in computer labs during classes. While it is unfortunate to have to reduce class resistance. do in that situation? I am certain I I went to YouTube to see the time, feedback will benefit professors and students in the long run. wouldn’t have pulled out my cam- award-winning video. It shows era phone and started recording. Ultimately, as members of the Lawrence community, it is students’ responsibility to take Neda lying on the ground, looking It disgusts me that there are those the time to review our classes and professors in order to improve the academics and maintain confused as people mill around among us who react to seeing a fel- the high standards of this university. her. A man tries to staunch the low human in distress with, “I need wound in her chest. The camera- to get this on tape!” man moves around to get a good And that leads me to a big- shot of her face, and we see it cov- ger concern: Why don’t we care ered in blood. about seeing images of dead bod- There’s more to the video, but I ies anymore? I was talking with Where have all the dinosaurs gone? couldn’t watch past that. Watching my mom about the Neda video, her die, as some 800,000 other Erik Wyse but I wouldn’t know cause I didn’t wolves and barracudas. The suits and she brought up the news cov- people have on YouTube, felt like Columnist do any research for this article. fear dinosaurs’ influence because erage of the Haitian earthquake. such an invasion. Can Pikachu rip into the flesh dinosaurs are free, hungry and Videos shown on the news clearly We’ve all seen these iconic of other living creatures? No, but a irrational. These three characteris- depicted dead bodies littering the There comes a time in every- images of violence — pictures and triceratops, with the aggression of tics are detrimental to any society. streets. one’s life when they begin to fear videos that made us shiver and 10 sexually frustrated gorillas, can Kids are naturally prone to She said this shocked her, for future generations. I’m start- cringe and keep watching. They chew on anything. Nobody messes being free, hungry and irrational because she couldn’t remember ing to put on the years and that draw some of their power from with dinosaurs, except maybe Jeff but are often left with little to no when news stations had ever time has come for me. Where does their incredibly disturbing subject Goldblum circa 1993. choice in their lives, much like shown images of corpses before; it my particular fear stem from? I matter. What is perhaps more trou- the captive T-rex in Jurassic Park. certainly didn’t happen during the can’t help worrying that dinosaurs Think of the famous photo- bling than the general absence of Their natural desire to eat crayons Vietnam War, and even during the no longer hold any weight among graph of an execution during the dinosaurs are the reasons why is quelled like the T-rex is barred Iraq War, President Bush banned the imaginations of tomorrow’s Vietnam War, in which we see a they are absent. The powers that from eating the colorful safari cars the press from showing photos of children. general pointing his revolver at be saw the influence of dinosaurs that pass by it. Are crayons bad for dead soldiers’ flag-draped coffins. As a young buck growing up the head of a man with a bashed- on kids to be dangerous. For the kids? Maybe, maybe not; science Initially, I thought I could see in the North Country, dinosaurs in face who’s just standing there, same reasons that kids can’t ride can’t give us the answer. where the news agencies were com- were untouchable in the way they waiting to die. Think of the video in the front seat of a car, dinosaurs What America needs right ing from. We humans are a very amazed me. I slept with dino- that made the rounds on YouTube have been thrown under the bus, now, is not fewer dinosaurs but visual species. The phrase “seeing saur bed sheets. I brushed my showing an innocent boy beaten to trapped in the closet with R. Kelly, more dinosaurs. With Tiger Woods, is believing” didn’t get to be a tru- teeth with a matching dinosaur death with planks of wood during another danger to the youth of Michael Phelps and Michael Vick ism for nothing — we respond to toothpaste and toothbrush set. I a gang fight. America. all fallen on the curb of the public images more strongly than almost had the complete collection of the It’s terribly sad that those vic- America has become a land eye, America could use some real any other kind of stimuli. McDonald’s-issued dinosaur frost tims will be forever linked with the of hypocrisy, preaching freedom role models, which is why we need Showing images of death is a mugs. grisly, ugly images of their death. to indulge in robots and fake ani- the dinosaurs. very powerful way to communi- When I wasn’t eating mounds of Neda Agah-Soltan was a singer mals of all sorts but barring the Dinosaurs are hungry, they cate the devastating consequences Play-Doh, I was reenacting classic who had recently bought a piano freedom to indulge in dinosaurs. encourage kids to eat. Kids need to of an event. I can read that more match-ups of T-rex vs. Triceratops for her house but died before it The Discovery Channel and Animal eat but America is struggling with than 100,000 people are dead in or Pterodactyl vs. Brontosaurus. could be delivered. She worked at Planet have recently been covering obesity now and most people don’t the aftermath of the Haitian earth- Was all of this traumatizing for her family’s travel agency and was prehistoric beasts during the ice understand the fundamental fact quake, but for some reason, seeing a little kid? Yes, but that was just learning Turkish so she could take age. I could care less. Why give that exercise does more than any- those dead bodies connects me to part of what makes dinosaurs so Iranian tour groups to Turkey. me O’Doul’s when I want Colt 45? thing to help one maintain a slim Haiti’s plight in a way reading the awesome. With the influx of new However, we will not remem- Prehistoric beasts don’t hold a figure. Dinosaurs were notorious words just can’t. technology, dinosaurs are being ber Neda the person, we’ll remem- candle to dinosaurs. O’Doul’s is for for the amount they exercised. The But is that a good thing? In the passed over for some consider- ber Neda the image, wide-eyed and mouth washing, not partying. brontosaurus had to have good short term, seeing Haitians ably less-awesome replacements. blood-spattered. Derrion Albert, In the chain of greatness cardio — how could he Do robots have sharp teeth like the victim of gang violence, was an among all the animals ever, dino- the velociraptor? No, and I bet you honor student who loved comput- saurs are at the top, right above they don’t hunt in pairs either — See Dinosaurs on page 8 ers, but when we think of him, all See Death on page 8

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 7 Obama’s first year, pt. 2: the environment Patrick Miner paigns. disrepair, and accidents are com- about the outcome in Copenhagen. heavily involved in its drafting; he Columnist According to The Independent, monplace. Regulation of safety What I said was essentially that personally participated in the talks “Haley Barbour, one of the main and the condition of the stations rather than see a complete col- which resulted in the accord. Last week’s column focused on lobbyists for Southern Co. when is nearly nonexistent. In August lapse in Copenhagen, in which Then, Jan. 28, the Obama Obama’s wars in the Middle East. President Bush took office, played 2009, a radioactive leak of tritium- nothing at all got done and would administration made formal its This week’s topic is his environ- a crucial role in persuading him polluted water from a station in have been a huge backward step, at plan to reduce greenhouse gas mental policy. There are few sur- to back away from his original New Jersey contained 500 times least we kind of held ground, and emissions by 17 percent below prises in this area — anyone who campaign promise to reduce CO2 the accepted radiation levels for there wasn’t too much backsliding 2005 levels by 2020. This figure read Obama’s campaign platform emissions when he first ran for drinking water. As many as 7,200 from where we were.” of 17 percent might seem, at first during the election knew that the president in 2000.” gallons were leaked daily. The Copenhagen Accord is not glance, disappointing, but not too only plans he would put forward Several executives of Southern Of course, nuclear power legally binding, does not set emis- far from the 25 to 40 percent regarding environmental policy Company were also major contrib- plants are outrageously expensive, sion reduction requirements, and reductions other countries are would have superficial results at utors to Obama’s presidential cam- and Southern Co. would never strongly favors rich nations over making. However, there is a crucial best. paign. Two vice presidents within build the plants if it were not developing nations. The accord difference: Every other country is In his recent State of the Union the company gave the maximum for the loan guarantees. There is accomplishes nothing. using 1990 levels as a benchmark. address, Obama said, “To create contribution amount of $2,300 and no reason to spend billions on Lumumba Di-Aping of the Obama’s plan will reduce emis- more of these clean energy jobs, others gave over $1,000. new nuclear power plants when Republic of Sudan, chair of the sions by a mere four percent below we need more production, more Southern Company, a longtime old plants are dangerously falling G77, which represents 130 devel- 1990 levels by 2020. With other efficiency, more incentives. And opponent of cutting emissions, apart and other energy sources oping nations, said of the accord, countries reducing emissions by that means building a new genera- will begin constructing the first such as wind and solar power are “It represents the worst develop- 40 percent, it’s difficult to con- tion of safe, clean nuclear power new nuclear power plant to have cheaper, cleaner, safer, easier to ment in climate change negotia- sider the barely noticeable four plants in this country.” been built in the past 30 years. maintain and much, much faster tions in history. And I say this percent reduction proposed by Obama announced Tuesday Nuclear power is not a clean to implement. because gross violations — gross Obama as anything other than a that the government will provide source of energy. Thousands of There are zero benefits to violations have been committed distraction from actual progress. more than $8 billion in federal loan tons of nuclear waste are created nuclear power — zero. Yet Obama today against the poor, against By changing which year to use guarantees to Southern Company, each year by the 104 plants cur- and his administration support it tradition of transparency and par- as a baseline to make the figure headquartered in Georgia, to build rently in operation and there is fervently and are planning to use ticipation on equal footing by all appear less pathetic, Obama has two new nuclear power plants. no place to store this waste safely. $8 billion of taxpayer money to nations and parties to the conven- only underscored his inability to Southern Company and its Each nuclear power station is now subsidize the industry. tion, and against common sense, effect real change. employees have given over $6 mil- storing its own waste in canisters, Obama has failed on the inter- because the architecture of this Next week: The conclusion to lion to the Republican Party since but that method is not a perma- national stage as well. In December, deal is extraordinarily flawed.” my three-part column on Obama’s 1990 and donated hundreds of nent solution, since the waste will after being questioned about the The Copenhagen Accord was first year. thousands of dollars to both of remain radioactive for thousands Copenhagen Summit results, he drafted by the U.S., China, India, George Bush’s presidential cam- of years. said, “I mean, I think that people Brazil and South Africa in a series The present 104 plants are in are justified in being disappointed of private meetings. Obama was

The handbook goes on to list desire. The fact that this is a per- undergraduate-level material is reasons why student-faculty rela- son who only ever sees you in class cuter for trying to be impressive Propositioning professors tionships are a terrible idea — all and pays particular attention to than anything else. than a few scurrilous trips off- of which I think you should read your typos only adds to the dif- In the end, while I’m sure these campus. What do you know, Drew? — but the section quoted above ficulty. things happen, I suspect they’re Has this been done before? Done raises some serious practical con- Normally, I would advise try- more the result of the professor commonly? What can I do to bring cerns. ing to call attention to yourself — being a creepy old lech than actu- my dreams to sweet reality? Is your “relatively personal preferably the good kind of atten- ally being interested in who the —Cravin’ it in the cupola relationship” one you cultivated tion. In a more typical setting, this student in question is. If this is the in a student-advisor setting? Do could mean at least coming off as case, my best advice is for you to I promised at the beginning of you currently have a class with funny or charming or intelligent. become unspeakably attractive — the year to do my best to answer this professor? Do you have one While this is already difficult to too attractive for anyone, profes- any questions sent to me, which scheduled next term? Any “yeses” do without seeming too strained sor or no, to refuse. includes questions I suspect were to those questions have to become or contrived, it becomes next to Good luck with that. sent in jest. In the event that your “nos” before any relationship is impossible to do solely in a class- question is serious, Cravin’, I feel even allowable in the eyes of the room setting. like it’s my duty to fill you in on university. Think about anybody who talks the facts, so as much as it pains me However, even if the relation- a lot in class. These are the most to do so, I’m afraid I have to quote ship is technically allowable, it annoying people on the planet. It Warch watch Drew Baumgartner the student handbook: is still “fervently discouraged” by doesn’t matter if they have a good tower, Columnist “Consensual amorous and/ the university. I’m not quite sure joke, or demonstrate knowledge or sexual relationships between what that wording means, but I everybody already knows, it always for whom do suspect it wouldn’t be great for seems show-offy or self-indulgent, Dear Drew, students and faculty, advisors, this professor’s career to make and is only tolerable because we I’ve long lusted after one of coaches, or others holding posi- you beacon? decisions explicitly discouraged in all know the professor hates it as my professors. Previously, I’d either tions of authority over them are the handbook. much as the rest of class. been entangled with a girlfriend fervently discouraged and in cases These facts lead me to the con- So how do you attract good or believed that this was impos- where a direct supervisory role clusion that any such relationship attention in this situation? I’d be sible. But now, I’m unfettered by a exists, not permitted. The term is far more trouble than it could inclined to say through hard work girlfriend and emboldened by the “direct supervisory role” refers to possibly be worth, but you didn’t in the class, but I’m not sure even impending graduation date. I’ve many faculty responsibilities both ask for my opinions, just how to mastery of the course material Blink, blink. done well with older women in the in and out of the classroom includ- make it happen. will be seen as impressive in any past and have a relatively person- ing, but not limited to, teaching, The bad news for you — but professor’s eyes. We’re talking Blink, blink. al relationship with this professor academic advising, coaching (ath- good news for my conscience — is about someone who has studied already. A long-term relationship letics, drama, etc.), and service I can play too. that I don’t have any good advice her chosen field for years, so even is obviously out of the question, but on evaluation committees (honors, for attracting the attention of your the most impressive mastery of I wouldn’t mind something more awards, prizes, etc.).”

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8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Live Review: Dawes and Cory Chisel win over Madison crowd

Tom Pilcher Rolling Stone’s “Breaking Artists” to the songs. Band’s roots rock sound, Dawes duced albums of The Shins and The Staff Writer section for bands to watch. The rest of the band was paid tribute to the late Warren White Stripes, and features song- It is easy to see why so many incredibly tight as well, which is Zevon, covering his hit “Lawyers, writing and playing from Brendan In the chorus to one of the people like the band too: on “North always a concern when seeing a Guns and Money” during their Benson, Patrick Keeler, and Jack many standout tracks from the Hills,” the quartet plays their brand young band hyped on music blogs. encore. Lawrence of The Raconteurs. young California quartet Dawes’ of west coast Americana/rock/soul Bassist Wylie Gelber was particu- It is difficult not to dwell on Chisel is clearly making a name debut album “North Hills,” the tastefully and dynamically, but one larly impressive, as his fluid, sim- Dawes because of their masterful for himself with his gritty blend of band creates a yearning, driving gets the sense that the rustic, laid- ple but effective parts provided a headlining set, but Appleton’s own rock and classic country sounds, harmony around the line “when back songs could become some- great contrast to Goldsmith’s mid- Cory Chisel and the Wandering and his confident live performance my time comes.” thing else when performed live, range voice and keyboard player Sons played an equally sophisti- showed why a Grammy-winning Though the song is not about and they do. Alex Casnoff’s organ parts. cated set. producer and members of The wanting fame, seeing the enthu- One of the great things about Others have noticed their live Chisel’s sound is similar to Raconteurs wanted to help him siastic young college crowd at writing simpler songs is the oppor- abilities as well: opener Jason Dawes in some ways, but definitely with his most recent release. UW-Madison last Saturday yell the tunity to embellish them in per- Boesel — drummer for Bright Eyes grittier and a little darker in some Perhaps the only downside lyrics back to the band as the three formance, much like certain jazz and other Conor Oberst projects respects, since many of his lyrics to the show was that some of singers stepped aside for the last standards. — used the quartet as his back- deal with death and questions of the quieter numbers were almost chorus, all I could think was “their The brothers Taylor Goldsmith ing band, leading them through personal faith. drowned out by the din of the col- time has come.” — guitar and lead vocals — and a collection of country-tinged Supported by a stellar backing lege crowd who were more unfa- The Madison crowd’s pas- Griffin Goldsmith — drums and rock songs from his debut album band that included Dax Nielson — miliar with his work. sion shows how far the group vocals — took this idea to heart, “Hustler’s Son.” son of Cheap Trick guitarist Rick As a whole, the UW-Madison has come in such a short period adding all kinds of fills and new Another highlight from the Nielson — on drums and three concert surpassed my expecta- of time. Hailing from the fertile dynamic contrasts that brought a set came when drummer Griffin other members on electric gui- tions, especially the masterful Los Angeles music scene, Dawes new life to the songs live. Goldsmith took over lead vocal tar, bass and keyboards, Chisel’s set from Dawes. Look for Cory released their first album on ATO In addition, a friend of the duties on a new song, evoking set featured faithful renditions of Chisel and the Wandering Sons and Records last year and garnered band who plays tenor sax joined images of Levon Helm, the drum- the songs from his 2009 release Dawes, because these two young much attention from various them on some of the louder cuts mer and sometimes lead singer for “Death Won’t Send a Letter.” groups both seem to be on the music blogs around the country from “North Hills,” adding some The Band. Chisel’s record was produced verge of great success. before scoring a feature piece in tasteful E Street Band style parts In addition to channeling The by Joe Chiccarelli, who also pro-

like the best place on the planet, quirky cast of characters, from a visual gags and hearing new jokes TV is the answer: “Pushing Daisies” and I would probably try to live group of polygamous dog breeders that I hadn’t picked up the first there if it actually existed. to angry beekeepers. time around. “Dead Like Me” and “Wonderfalls”, Beth Carpenter The only other employee of The show is filled with fast- “Pushing Daisies” is usually both shows I enjoy immensely as Staff Writer The Pie Hole is Olive Snook, played moving dialogue that puts the hilarious, sometimes poignant and well. Perhaps his ideas are too by Kristin Chenoweth. The show Gilmore girls to shame as well as always excellent. It’s well worth quirky for mainstream TV and he allows her to use her not-inconsid- with double talk, such as a town finding the episodes and spend- If you’ve ever wanted to just needs to find a cable channel erable vocal talents as she sings named Coeurs d’Coeurs and the ing an afternoon or two in the watch a television show that can willing to support any idea that songs such as “Hopelessly Devoted Boutique Travel Travel Boutique. world that Bryan Fuller created to be described as “quirky” or “Tim pops into his head. to You” while contemplating the Puns and sarcasm abound, and perfection. Burton-esque,” then “Pushing The cast of “Pushing Daisies” unrequited love she feels for Ned. often I find myself seeing new Daisies” is the show for you. With is phenomenal as well — Lee Pace To supplement his pie-mak- the tagline “what if you didn’t have stars as Ned the Pie-maker, a man ing income, Ned also works with to be dead?”, “Pushing Daisies” who can bring dead people back private investigator Emerson Cod, may be a little morbid at times, but to life with a single touch. In the the dinosaurs did on TV — but played by Chi McBride, a knitter Dinosaurs its overall lighthearted tone shines first episode, he brings back his no pants? It’s not a good look and pop-up-book maker as well as through. childhood sweetheart, Charlotte for humans or dinosaurs but successful detective. Together they The show began in October Charles, known as Chuck, played continued from page 6 the dinosaurs of “Dinosaurs” solve murder cases as Ned revives 2007 and ended its run in June to perfection by Anna Friel. not what with all of the did it anyway. Perhaps these the victims so they can ask who 2009 after just two seasons and Unfortunately, once Ned has moving around he did? Okay, dinosaurs did not have the killed them. 22 episodes in total. There is not touched a dead person, he cannot so being hungry is not a prob- necessary motor skills to man- As if the great cast wasn’t an episode among those 22 that I touch them again or they will die, lem. Not running wild through ufacture pants but the fact enough, it’s also narrated by Jim do not enjoy watching again and this time forever, which causes no densely green forests and dark still remains that these work- Dale, and if you’ve never heard Jim again. end of troubles for the pie-maker red canyons of the Land Before ing class dinosaurs did not Dale say, “Oh, hell no,” then you “Pushing Daisies” was the and his sweetheart. Time is a problem. wear pants and this is just are really missing out. brainchild of Bryan Fuller, who is Ned owns The Pie Hole, a Now, moving on to being plain irrational. Most episodes are stand-alone, perhaps most known for his other homey pie shop with fresh-baked irrational. Dinosaurs may not I leave you with an image moving from one murder case unsuccessful forays into television: pie every day. It seriously sounds have been irrational, but they demonstrating the majesty of to the next, always filled with a certainly gave off that air. dinosaurs. The sun rises. A Do you remember the show stegosaurus is out roaming the “Dinosaurs,” a sitcom about a area, looking for a meal. What family of middle-class, blue- to its surprise, it is blindsided collar dinosaurs? The baby by a triceratops. They jostle dinosaur always hit the dad and clash until the sun reaches for no apparent reason. The its high point and the tricer- dinosaurs’ body language atops roars a roar of victory often did not correspond to with the sound of ten com- their emotions and what they mercial megaphones, standing were saying. Most irrationally over the fallen stegosaurus. of all, none of these dinosaurs How can we deprive our wore pants. children of such magnificence? Why wear shirts — which

to muster much sympathy or Death compassion, and that terri- fies me. continued from page 6 If we’ve reached the point suffer might lead me to where only invasive and hor- volunteer or give money to rifying images can capture our recovery efforts. That’s always attention, what happens when been the way charities for mal- we become desensitized to nourished Third World chil- those too? dren operate — they show you Ultimately, though, this is pictures of emaciated children my concern. If we get used to play on your heartstrings. to seeing death, and remain I worry that in the long unbothered by pictures of term, seeing corpses every- executions or videos of spurt- where will desensitize us to ing blood, we’ll forget what a the horrors that go on around gift life really is. It’s beauti- us. Already, I find myself hav- ful that we all get a chance ing a hard time caring when I to coexist on this planet, and read about murders or disas- losing sight of that would be ters. I’m so used to hearing a tragedy of the highest order. about them, I find it hard THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Coming to Theater department to present “The Storm or ‘The Howler’” Katie Kasper include an unmotivated business- your senses for The Lawrentian man, a not-so-bright lovesick man and meddlesome celestial beings. Around 211 B.C. the Roman The play could be described as Music playwright Plautus, father of slap- an R-rated “Gilligan’s Island,” filled stick humor, wrote “The Rope,” with discovery, innuendo, revenge Tuesday, February 23 a timeless comedy riddled with and love, and told in an interesting pirates and pimps. 2,221 years combination of verse and prose. later, in the year 2005 A.D., Peter “The Storm or ‘The Howler’” Joanna Newsom Oswald introduced his new trans- could brighten your day at lation, or “mis-translation” accord- Lawrence for two hours Feb. 18, 19 "Have One On Me" ing to Oswald, of Plautus’ play, or 20. The director, Kathy Privatt, titled “The Storm or ‘The Howler’” describes it as a “funky little romp Fang Island at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in of a play.” Privatt warns that audi- ence members wishing to remain "Fang Island" London. Oswald extracts and develops quiet observers should avoid the Xiu Xiu a part of Plautus’ “The Rope” for front row. his adaptation. The play appro- Zach Garcia, who plays "Dear God, I Hate priately begins with a giant storm Daemones, an emotionally con- that causes two pimps and their flicted, indecisive businessman, Myself" prostitutes to be shipwrecked says, “No one in the audience is while trying to swindle a man out safe.” of his money and the woman he So if you are looking for a night Photo courtesy of Chelsea Seremeta loves. filled with laughter and surprise, join the fun of “The Storm or A priestess of Venus takes or at 3 p.m. on Saturday for a mati- faculty, students, and staff, $10 ‘The Howler’” Thursday, Friday, or them in, and mayhem ensues. nee performance. for adults and $5 for seniors and Saturday at 8 p.m. in Cloak Theatre Other characters in the story Tickets are free for Lawrence students.

any sort of satisfactory peak. “Take It Easy,” with a Vampire Sound Choices: Surfer Blood, “Astro Coast” Weekend-esque opening, is pleas- made sense to me, as the laid- This theme is echoed through- ant enough, but feels a little too Alex Schaaf Arts & Entertainment Editor back swagger of both the guitars out “Astro Coast,” where conflict light in comparison to the rest of and the vocals made me think of and anxiety is met by a self-assured the album. Stephen Malkmus and crew right swagger, but one that never seems Surfer Blood gains major Movies In yet another case of a tragic away. But the more I investigated, rock solid. points back by making reference misunderstanding, when I first the more I was able to set that The second track is “Swim,” to David Lynch in “Twin Peaks,” as Friday, February 19 heard of Surfer Blood, I assumed comparison aside and focus on which was their breakout single a tale of sexual frustration is built it was part of the “west coast Surfer Blood as its own distinct last year, and one that deserves all around watching Lynch’s televi- lo-fi” movement, one that spawned entity. the praise that has been heaped sion series on a couch in Syracuse "Shutter Island" bands like Wavves — not exactly “Astro Coast,” Surfer Blood’s upon it. Waves of reverb envelop and renting his film “Blue Velvet.” my favorite group ever. debut LP, was released in January the crunchy guitar riffs and catchy Pitts sings, “Why is everything a "The Ghost Writer" So I let the band go for a cou- on Kanine Records — it was out melodies, as Pitts wonders, “On chore?” and “if I’d known all your ple months, even though its name last year in the U.K. — and it is whom can you depend?” before ghosts / I never would have come "The Good Guy" kept popping up in impressive a solid album from beginnig to deciding to “swim to reach the so far.” places — being featured as Best end. There are a few missteps and end.” Overall this is a very impres- "Happy Tears" New Music on Pitchfork, receiving lulls here and there, but overall a Throughout the rest of the sive debut album, and one that features in Rolling Stone, Paste and high level of energy is ignited with album, the group mixes in these seems to be much more thought- other noteworthy publications. opening track “Floating Vibes” and upbeat rockers with more contem- out and well constructed than Then finally, last week I found is maintained throughout. plative tracks like “Slow Jabroni,” some other buzzed-about albums my way back to Surfer Blood and “Floating Vibes” is one of the a slower, fuzzed-out builder, and of the past few months. its debut album “Astro Coast,” and standout tracks from the album, “Anchorage,” a nostalgic longing I wouldn’t quite put Surfer I’m glad I did. and is perhaps the most Pavement- for escape, in which Pitts assures Blood anywhere near the ranks of Rather than dealing with lo-fi like of the bunch. The lyrics from us that once we’ve gotten away Pavement or Dinosaur Jr. — yet. fuzziness, Surfer Blood, based out singer John Paul Pitts focus on from this mess, “we’ll be alright, Give them a few more years and I of Florida, is a guitar rock band, bidding farewell to a friend who I know.” wouldn’t be surprised to see them drawing instant comparisons to is leaving Florida for the west The album is not perfect, as nearing that level of critical praise. such heavyweights as Pavement or coast, telling him, “I wasn’t disap- seen in tracks like “Harmonix,” Dinosaur Jr. pointed at all / ‘Cause you’ll be which reaches almost to the five- The Pavement comparison back again.” minute mark and yet fails to reach

Artist Spotlight: Caitlin Andrew Molly Wilson has played in the Lawrence her anthropology and music DVD Staff Writer Symphony Orchestra all five backgrounds and, as she puts Tuesday, February 23 years. She has also played in it, “pursue a slightly unusual The first time I heard Sambistas and has appeared in course of study that would Caitlin Andrew’s name was many chamber groups. be exploring the relationship "The Informant" during my sophomore year, When she’s not playing in between music and human spir- hearing rumors of mysterious symphonies, she still manages ituality... whatever that means.” "The Box" and incredible “active listening to find impressive things to Oh right, I suppose you’ll "Motherhood" parties.” Intrigued, I eventu- do. Andrew spent the summer want to know about all those interning at the Field Museum in parties. Andrew laughed and “Crude” ally managed to meet Andrew and found out that she offered Chicago, finishing up her senior then told the following story: a myriad of incredible things seminar in anthropology study- “In the winter of my junior year, completely unrelated to parties. ing Maori rituals of peacemak- my friends and I discovered a Andrew is a super-senior ing. lovely activity that we called finishing up a B.A in music and Coming up next for Andrew ‘active listening’. The point is anthropology. Originally from is her recital April 7 in Harper just to listen to all kinds of Dallas, Texas, Andrew began her Hall. She will be playing the music — though it originated foray into music playing piano Beethoven Sonata in A Major with Shostakovich — and to lis- at a young age. and “Julie-o” by Mark Summer. ten really hard with your whole Andrew says that “Julie-o” is a body... there’s lots of yelling and In fifth grade she was forced Photo by Susanna Valleau to pick an instrument for mid- “folksy-jazzy piece” for unac- fist punching.” dle school band, and was lean- companied cello that incorpo- She continued, “It’s a nice take you away. I credit it with ing toward the trumpet until rates many non-traditional tech- alternative to the academic totally changing my perspective her father brought out his own niques. intellectual engagement we on what this whole experience cello. Andrew was converted As for the post-Lawrence have to do with music all week is about because ultimately it’s and the rest, as we say, is his- world, Andrew is applying to and then on weekends you can about playing really great music tory. graduate school for theology, just listen to the music you’ve and playing it balls out.” Here at Lawrence, Andrew where she’s hoping to combine been playing all week and let it Amen. THE LAWRENTIAN

10 SPORTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010

LU hosts conference swimming championships Lawrence University Stephen Exarhos ishes by taking third place in the Sports Editor 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:01.48, just 0.24 seconds behind the second-place finisher, The Lawrence University Cyrus Mistry of Grinnell College. Swim Team hosted the To round out a solid day for Midwest Conference Swimming the men’s team, the LUST A-team Championships last weekend in took third place comfortably in the the Buchanan-Kiewit Recreation 400-yard medley relay with a time Center, finishing fourth on the of 3:37.93. men’s side and seventh on the On Saturday, the second day of women’s side of the nine-team competition, things started to heat competition. up for the LUST. On the first day of the meet, The men’s A-team took second LUST took home several top-five Standings in the 200-yard medley relay with a finishes. time of 1:38.14, just 0.08 seconds The women’s 200-yard free- Men's Basketball behind the first place team from style A-team started things off MWC O'All Grinnell. Junior Rebecca Hamlyn with a fourth-place finish with a St. Norbert 14-1 20-2 then took second place in the time of 1:45.75, edging out the Ripon 10-4 15-6 100-yard butterfly with a time of fifth-place team from Knox College Lake Forest 11-4 13-9 1:00.20, narrowly missing first Photo courtesy of Susannah Maiken by 0.03 seconds. Sophomore Peter Brengel placed first in the 100-yard backstroke, with a time that qualified Carroll 8-6 13-8 place by 0.02 seconds. The men’s A-team for the same him to compete at the National Championships, where he will also be competing in the Illinois College 8-7 12-10 Watson took home his second 200-yard backstroke. event matched the women, taking Lawrence 7-7 10-11 fourth-place finish of the meet in with a time of 52.20, which was also in the 200-yard butterfly taking fourth with a time of 1:29.30, com- Beloit 5-10 7-15 the 200-yard freestyle with a time fast enough to qualify him for the fourth with a time of 2:20.82. fortably ahead of the fifth-place Grinnell 4-10 6-15 1:48.31 in a close finish for all of NCAA B National Championships. Overall, the men’s team fin- team from Beloit College. Monmouth 4-11 5-17 the top five finishers. The meet still had some excite- ished fourth with a score of In the individual events, junior Knox 2-13 2-20 Smith also took home yet ment left to give on Sunday, the 365.50, and the women’s team fin- Mac Watson took home another another fourth-place finish for the third and final day of competition. ished seventh with a score of 271. fourth-place finish in the 500-yard Women's Basketball men’s team with a time of 1:01.42 Brengel won another race, the Except for Peter Brengel, who freestyle with a time of 4:54.63. MWC O'All in the 100-yard breaststroke. 200-yard backstroke, with a time will be competing at the National Sophomore Peter Brengel took Hamlyn grabbed her second of 1:53.90. This time again sur- Championships, the LU swim team home yet another fourth-place fin- St. Norbert 13-2 19-3 podium finish of the day in the passes the NCAA B cut, meaning is done with its season. Both the ish for the team in the 50-yard Lake Forest 11-4 15-7 100-yard backstroke, taking third that Brengel will compete in two men’s and women’s teams look freestyle with a time of 22.44 sec- Ripon 11-3 15-6 with a time of 1:03.14. events at the NCAA B National to build on their success from onds. Carroll 8-6 13-8 Brengel then snagged the first Championships. this year as both the men and the Sophomore Tom Smith broke Monmouth 8-7 13-9 victory of the meet for Lawrence, Hamlyn provided the last nota- women return a strong core of LUST’s streak of fourth-place fin- Illinois College 8-7 13-9 winning the 100-yard backstroke ble finish for a Lawrence swimmer young swimmers. Beloit 7-8 9-13 Knox 4-11 9-13 Grinnell 3-11 5-16 Men’s Basketball suffers tough loss against St. Norbert Lawrence 0-14 2-18 Beth Larsen the Green Knights. St. Norbert was ahead 32-20 at better game.” Hockey Staff Writer Lawrence shot just 32.8 per- halftime and increased that lead to The Vikings played Beloit MCHA O'All cent from the field for the entire 25 points within six minutes of the College Wednesday and return to North Division The Lawrence University men’s game and was 2-14 on three-point second half. action again when they play Ripon Marian 16-2-0 17-6-0 basketball team lost its confer- attempts. John Dekker led the They led by as many as 27 College at home on Saturday. Lawrence 7-10-1 8-14-1 ence game against first-place St. Vikings with 12 points, making the points with five minutes left in the If they finish ahead of Carroll Northland 5-12-1 5-17-1 Norbert College Saturday, Feb. 13 Vikings’ only two 3-pointers of the game, but the Vikings held them at University and Illinois College in Finlandia 3-14-1 4-17-2 at the Schuldes Sports Center. As a night, and Jon Mays contributed 68 points with four minutes left, the overall standings, the Vikings result of the Vikings’ cold shooting nine points. Tyler Cullitan also had allowing Lawrence to close the gap will claim the fourth seed in the South Division throughout the game, St. Norbert a game-high six rebounds. to 18 points. Midwest Conference Tournament Adrian 18-0-0 20-3-0 — currently ranked 14th in the After St. Norbert scored In response to the difficult and open the tournament against MSOE 12-5-1 13-8-2 nation — dominated them, and the the first 10 points of the game, loss, Mays noted, “Our shooting the host St. Norbert Green Knights Lake Forest 7-10-1 7-14-1 final score was 68-50 in favor of Lawrence spent the rest of the was just off. They’re a good team, Feb. 26. Concordia 0-15-3 0-19-4 game trailing by at least five points. but we could have given them a

from home. talented teams in the conference. Vikings swept in “Battle of Highway 41” In the first of the two games in Early on, however, it looked Fond du Lac, the Vikings allowed like it might turn into another lop- Jon Mays Harris Cup Final Four. three goals in a 90-second stretch sided affair, as Marian jumped out Staff Writer The Vikings’ most recent in the first period, leaving them to an early 2-0 lead. struggles came against Marian down 4-0 at the first intermission. Johnson scored his third goal College (16-6-0, 15-2-0 MCHA) in Despite the best efforts of of the weekend with 9:45 to go The Lawrence University men’s the “Battle of Highway 41,” a three- hockey team has struggled might- senior forward Masa Takahashi, in the second period, bringing game series last weekend in which who scored two goals in the sec- Lawrence within one goal with just ily since starting the season 6-1-0. the Vikings lost all three games. At that time, the Vikings were ond period, and Johnson, who under half of the game left. Marian jumped on the Vikings scored in his second consecutive The Vikings had several oppor- Statistics are courtesy of receiving votes for the national early in the first game, and before www.lawrence.edu, www. top 25 polls and had a conference game, the game ended with the tunities to tie the game in the Lawrence knew it, Coach Mike score at 6-3 in favor of a Marian final period, including a power mchahockey.com and www. championship in mind. Since their Szkodzinski’s squad was down midwestconference.org hot start, the Vikings have posted team that had spent the large play after a high-sticking penalty and are current as of three goals. The Vikings’ comeback majority of the game with a two- against Marian’s Todd Collins, but a record of 2-13-1 and dropped attempt, fueled by goals from Sam Feb. 17, 2010. into fifth place in the conference. goal cushion. they were unable to even the score Johnson and Billy Siers, fell short, The final game of the series and lost for the 13th time in their Lawrence (8-14-1, 7-10-1 and the Sabers went on to a 5-2 MCHA) will likely still advance to delivered what the fans had last 15 games. victory. expected for the entire “Battle of The Vikings’ final regular- the MCHA playoffs but is expected Lawrence traveled to Marian to have to face one of the top Highway 41”: A closely contested for the next two games of the match-up between two of the most seeds in order to advance to the series and fared no better away See Vikings on page 11

Q1: Mike Krzyzewski, with 854 wins to his collegiate basketball coaching record, currently ranks fourth all-time in terms of games won as a Division I coach. Besides being impossible to spell, Krzyzewski’s Sports trivia name is synonymous with the Duke Blue Devils, but “Coach K” actually got his first 73 wins at what school?

A1: Army. After a season as an assistant coach of Bob Knight at Indiana, Coach K got his first job as the coach of the Black Knights, who made it to the postseason just once — a first-round loss in the NIT — during his five years at West Point. LET’S Q2: In 1994, the Winter Olympics were held after just a two-year break, establishing the system of alternating Summer and Winter Olympics that has been in place ever since. Where were those Olympics held, and what American city’s bid for the Games that year lost out to the Scandinavian winner? GO A2: Lillehammer, Norway finished ahead of Östersund, Sweden; Sofia, Bulgaria; and Anchorage, Alaska, which had also lost on its bid to host the Games in 1992. VIKES! THE LAWRENTIAN

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 SPORTS 11 Women’s Basketball dominates Erik Borresen no closer than 17 points the rest Staff Writer of the way. Lawrence went on to win 88-68, a victory which snapped Athletes of the week The Lawrence University wom- a 12-game losing streak for the en’s basketball team jumped out Vikings (3-18, 0-15 MWC.) by Alyssa Onan to a big lead early Monday night Laura Aerts filled the stat sheet in a non-conference game against Monday, leading the Vikings with a Silver Lake College. team-high 22 points, seven steals, The Vikings scored the first 19 five rebounds, and three assists. points of the game and held the Cathy Kaye scored 17 points and Peter Brengel: Men’s Swimming Lakers scoreless until the 13:45 pulled down eight rebounds for mark in the first half. With 8:24 the Lawrence. Nakita Chadwick What do you do to get ready for a big race? left in the first, the Lakers had added 13 points, Katie Condon It’s different for every swimmer, but I’ll tend to warm up in the battled back to cut the Lawrence scored 11, and Kanesha Walker pool about 2,000 yards. Then before my race I’ll be jumping up and lead to eight with the score at had 10 points. The Vikings forced down in front of the block stretching my legs go through the race 26-18. The Vikings proceeded to 33 turnovers and shot a season- in my head. It’s kind of boring but I think it works. go on a 22-6 run to finish the half high 48.4 percent from the field. and make the halftime score 48-24. The Vikings only have two How does it feel to have won both the 100 and 200 backstroke The Vikings came out hot in games left in a season that they as well as break the school, meet and pool records in the 200? the second half, increasing their would most likely rather for- Yeah it’s pretty cool I guess… I don’t know, I worked hard this lead to 56-26 with 17:46 left. The get. They travelled to Beloit on season and it’s nice to have two records on the board. Last year I Lakers battled back to make the Wednesday night and host Ripon didn’t have a good 200 time and it’s nice to actually see what I went game interesting, but they came College Saturday, which is Senior after my taper. Going into the 200 back, my coach told me I was Day for the team. going to get a 1:53 and I laughed in his face. When I saw my time after the swim I was ecstatic.

Ramble on the roof: Spring and Donté return You passed the NCAA “B” qualifying standard at conference for both the 100 and 200 backstroke. What does that mean from This baseball season should be Torrin Thatcher a swimming standpoint and what does it mean to you to have Columnist both just as exciting — and com- accomplished that? mon — as all the others in that the Last year I made the B cut in the 100 back and it’s nice to have Cubs will not win. It should be a College football players seem two this year. I missed nationals last season in the 100 back by a good time seeing Randy Wolf and to think that they deserve some few tenths and it looks like the same thing might just happen again Doug Davis tossing from the left things that the rest of us don’t. this year but instead of just one event now it’s two. side of the rubber and young guys Here in Wisconsin, we are used But I don’t mind, and I know how much harder I have to work coming through on the infield. The to certain liberties being taken by this next season to accomplish my goals. I put a lot of time and Photo courtesy of Peter Brengel real question is if our big guys will the players, but it seems the backs effort into this year and I know I can only improve so next year I’m use their sticks efficiently. and their backers out in Oregon hoping to go in both the 100 and 200 backstroke. and Pittsburgh have yet to take the As I have mentioned previ- ously, the best spring break I ever crash course in what is acceptable How do you feel about the team’s performance at the conference meet? experienced was watching base- as a player. We may be okay with We had a lot of great swims on both the men’s and women’s teams. There were some great swims ball every day down in Arizona — guys getting shoes, stealing an by Tom and Mac who each had three top-six finishes, which was pretty awesome. On the women’s might do it again sometime soon. Xbox or getting DUIs on mopeds, team, Rebecca had three top-four finishes and Julia had some fantastic swims in the 100 and 50. Speaking of that break from but players from those other plac- Kelsey got fifth in the 400 IM and sixth in the mile, which is the hardest event in my opinion. I don’t school between terms, my girl- es should realize that punching know how anyone can do that, and I have so much respect for whoever can put themselves through friend (it’s been a few weeks since guys and now, as accused by a that pain. she made an appearance on these girlfriend, strangulation, menacing There were numerous personal bests on our team and it was so much fun to see everyone so happy pages) asked me if I wanted to do and assault just aren’t OK. with their performances. Another really cool thing that I have noticed which is different from many anything special over break. I am not saying that anyone of the teams I have swum with but also within our conference is the sheer energy Lawrence brings She mentioned that we could is perfect and bad situations are to every meet. If there is a swimmer on our team about to race there will literally be 10 or 12 people go to Madison for a day of fun completely escapable, but, as we behind the block cheering them on, and to be honest that is what motivates people to swim faster, and visit my sister at school, go very well know, humans should be making the race much more fun for everyone. able to make good life choices. to a brewery or two somewhere here in Wisconsin and enjoy some Speaking of good choices, What are some of your favorite memories from this season? tasty beverages, or go down to the who else likes the signing of Mr. The training period at Lawrence over the break turned out to be much more fun than I had Rockford and Chicago area for din- Donté Stallworth by the Ravens? expected. It really brought the team together in a way that otherwise would not have happened. The ner with a good friend of mine and He was excessively overpaid by the training was hard but after the two two-hour practices each day we would just chill with each other. his wife. Unfortunately, I had to Browns after an average year for And during our stay at Lawrence we decided to go sledding on Union Hill, which turned out to be a break the news to her that March the Patriots, where he was helped blast and we’ll just leave it at that. with main actors Brady and Moss, Madness shall be in full swing. and is now overpaid once again. Oh, yeah…that time when all How much is his upcoming I should do is watch basketball, contract worth? Let’s just say that enjoy some frosty brews, and eat after driving under the influence, pretzels while sitting on a stool Annie Kaiser: Women’s Basketball striking and killing a man, and at a bar. When I was in France then serving a mere 24-day sen- my junior year of high school, I tence in jail, Stallworth can make missed the first two rounds of the With only a few games left, what are the team’s goals to finish up to $1.2 million this year playing tournament, and I was the kid who the season strong? on the gridiron. wanted to go to the Internet café We want to finish the season with a win against Ripon. Our Much like Michael Vick coming to keep updated on scores and progress has been evident as we continue to match up with teams back after his sentence and mak- games. and lose by smaller margins. Beating a top team would be the per- ing way too much money, we’ll see The night I came back from fect end and transition into next season the same exact thing this upcom- Nice, it was a nice night in that I ing fall. was able to enjoy the Badger game If you could play one-on-one against any professional player who Do you hear that? That’s the on live television. would it be and why? noise of fungo bats, sunflower Other than that, fan of sports, If I could play any pro player it would definitely be “The seeds, and balls hitting the sweet I hope — not really — that you are Answer” — better known to his loyal fans as AI — Allen Iverson. spot. Just like every year come this all enjoying being patriotic in the He’s got an attitude — but it’s only because he used to be so good. time, John Kruk appears on our Olympics. I really have not seen We talking ‘bout practice? He doesn’t need practice; he’s just that television screen to talk baseball much of it at all due to the already good. and what to expect this year. As mentioned workload of my classes, always, predicting the order in but I am hoping to get back on the What’s your pre-free throw routine? which teams will finish is mostly mule sometime soon. Split the line, one dribble, spin. Works (almost) every time. useless banter as there are injuries If you see me over at Sig Ep and surprising performances every doing work, do not be surprised if I How do you prepare for a game? year. am not in front of the television — I have one of the shortest prep times of anyone on the team, it is for my own benefit. Au revoir! which is good because I’m usually running late. As long as I have some fresh socks and my shoes, I get dressed in about a minute and I’m ready to go! end. In the postseason, Vikings Lawrence will likely have to How is this season different from your first season at LU? play the Southern Division’s This season has been different in many ways, first being that continued from page 10 Lake Forest Foresters (7-14-1, I didn’t plan on even playing this year. My position was more to Photo courtesy of Annie Kaiser season games will be against 7-10-1 MCHA) at home for help out the girls who were already working super hard despite low last-place Finlandia University the chance to advance to the numbers. The team and coach are different, but Lawrence teams are away from home this week- Harris Cup Final Four. always welcoming and great to be on. THE LAWRENTIAN

12 VARIETY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 The Lawrentian Editor in Chief: What's on your iPod? Grace Christiansen Business Manager Beka Vite Jin Qu Managing Editor: Carolyn Schultz

1. “Mississippi Delta Blues,” This is a classic. I prefer the original. If you like News Editor: Muddy Waters Dean Martin version, but Sinatra 6. “M’Bifo,” Rokia Traore the song, Buddy Guy does a great Alicia Bones Delta blues is one of the ear- puts his unique spin on it. Rokia Traore is a singer from cover as well. liest styles of blues music, and Mali whose songs are sung in Associate News Editor: Muddy Waters was one of the 4. “Stand Up,” Dave Matthews the Bamana language. Her album 9. “Tribute,” Tenacious D Caitie Williamson greatest blues musicians. Put the Band “Bowmboi” is beautiful. This isn’t the greatest song in Features Editor: two together and you have a great I was a little disappointed by the world, just a tribute. I doubt I’ll Naveed Islam song. the album “Stand Up.” “Dreamgirl” 7. “Rootless Tree,” Damien Rice ever outgrow Tenacious D. was the only song on that album I’m a big Damien Rice fan, but Associate Features Editor: 2. “Get Low,” Lil’ John that stood out to me — I definitely this song isn’t stellar. It’s a little 10. “Tangled Up in Blue,” Bob Melody Moberg At the homecoming dance dur- prefer the earlier albums. too emotionally charged, and for a Dylan ing my sophomore year of high Damien Rice song that’s really say- My dad has had me listening to Opinions/Editorials Editor: school a boy was trampled by 5. “Time is Running Out,” Muse ing something. Bob Dylan since I was in the womb. J.B. Sivanich people storming into the gym to This song has a great bass line, This is one of my favorite songs Arts & Entertainment Editor: dance when this came on. and it’s one of the first I learned. 8. “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Al Green off of Blood on the Tracks. “Shelter Alex Schaaf It isn’t too often that you hear a I think I’ve heard this song from the Storm” is a close second. 3. “Everybody Loves Somebody,” bass guitar played with that much in more movies than I can count. Co-Sports Editors: Frank Sinatra distortion. This is a cover of the Bill Withers Stephen Exarhos Gregory Peterson

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