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TVOL. CXXXHE NO. 5 LAWRENTIANLAWRENCE’S ONLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1884 Fall Festival features concerts, sports and more By Laura Udelson Staff Writer ______ing with and the music pieces being performed. “If I see people dancing on the floor I wouldn’t be offended,” said Más-Arocas. This year’s Fall Festival, which Más-Arocas picked compo- took place Friday, Oct. 5 through sitions from three fairly young Sunday, Oct. 7, included a Blue American composers: Clint and White dinner, the Summer Needham, Mason Bates and TJ Research Poster Symposium, a Cole. The performance included Wind Ensemble and Symphonic both traditional and experimen- Band concert, a Lawrence tal works. In one of the pieces, Symphony Orchestra concert, the “Gemini in the Solar Wind” by last women’s tennis match, a cross Bates, the orchestra played with country match, a football game, samples from the 1965 Gemini IV an alumnae softball game and an voyage provided by NASA. alumni swim meet. On Saturday morning, mini- Fall Festival is an annual event courses were provided for par- at Lawrence that allows alumni to ents who wanted the inside reconnect and families to experi- scoop on what classes are like at ence life at Lawrence. The week- Lawrence. The courses’ topics end combined Homecoming and included “Hearing Paris c. 1900” Family Weekend, and brought by Professor of Music and Chair over 300 family members of cur- of Keyboard Catherine Kautsky, rent students to the campus. “In Plato’s Cave” by Associate “The whole idea of the week- Professor of English and Bonnie end is to give family members an Glidden Professor of English idea of what life is like here,” said Literature Timothy Spurgin, Lawrence University Wind Ensemble players gave a performance as part of the university’s annual Fall Festival. Vice President of Student Affairs “Mirrors of Gold: Learning about Photo by Leslie Florence and Dean of Students Nancy Latin American Culture through Truesdell. “Our goal is to have as Film” by Associate Professor of much student activity as possible,” Spanish Rosa Tapia and “Life hosting prospectives or parents, diet of Philippine bats. Decker the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall she said. after Lawrence NOW!” by Dean of to give people a good sense of how described the research experience of Fame. In the alumni matches The Symphony Orchestra on Career Services Mary Meany. we go about our business here,” as very rewarding, and said she that took place, past athletes were Sunday was the first orchestra Nearly 25 people, including said Spurgin. “We have to find discovered how much she liked invited back to participate in a concert of the season and debuted several current students, showed ways of showing people—not just lab work compared to fieldwork. game or match with current team the new conductor, Octavio Más- up to the course “In Plato’s Cave.” telling them, but really showing Junior Brynley Nadziejka members. Arocas, and original writings on The class discussed the political them—how this liberal learning spent her summer analyzing SOUP brought in program- “Belkis, Queen of Sheba” by senior significance of the passage and thing is meant to work.” Quaternary fluvial geomorphol- ming aimed at students and enter- Marty Allen and fifth-year Alison asked the question of whether or The Summer Research Poster ogy by means of an X-Box Kinect tainment on Friday and Saturday Thompson, two student writers at not the educated population has Symposium on Saturday after- and Em2 stream table. “Part of the night, which included Fred Lawrence. the duty to give back to the rest of noon gave students who engaged value of the experience for me is Winters, a comedy hypnotist, and Más-Arocas was recently society in some way. Participants scientific research over the sum- that it’s probably not the direction a comedy event based off of VHS appointed director of orchestral discussed the passage in connec- mer a chance to showcase their I want to go in,” said Nadziejka. videotapes found throughout the studies and conductor of the sym- tion to liberal arts education and experiences and data to students, During the Blue and White country. phony and opera orchestras at the current presidential cam- professors and visitors. Dinner on Friday, the Athletic the Lawrence Conservatory. On paigns. Junior Brenna Decker dis- Department honored alumni stage, he expressed his excitement “It’s important, whether we’re played her research on the insect athletes and inducted them into Lawrenceabout the musicians he was contributes work- to 330 saved lives at blood drive CORRECTIONS: In the previous issue, pub- lished on October 5, there 55 attendees were able to donate the Community Blood Center were numerous errors blood. The drive at Lawrence con- Inc., Lawrence University and that should have been cor- tributed to a total of 110 pints of the Community Blood Center Inc. rected. Here are a few that blood collected so far for the year, have been cooperating together the Editorial Board wished which can save up to 330 lives. in hosting blood drives since the to note: Freshman Kevin Marin ‘80s. donated blood for the first time In 2008, 220 pints of blood In the features section on in Wisconsin at this blood drive, were collected during these blood pages 6 and 7, all photos after having previously donated drives. According to the American presented were shot by in New York on various occasions. Red Cross, one pint of blood can The Lawrentian photo edi- Said Marin, “I wouldn’t have save up to three lives. The 220 tor, Will Melnick. donated if Lawrence didn’t pro- pints of blood collected in 2008 vide the service. I think it’s a great loosely translated to 660 lives Additionally, the photo on thing to have here. It should be a saved by Lawrence University stu- page 1 of sophomore Sami regular thing.” Lucky for Marin, dents and staff alone. Jarjour on his bicycle, was Lawrence University offers this WelLU represents the taken by Katie Crawford. service once a term for any stu- Department of Wellness and Community Blood Center Inc. workers sign up donors for the first blood drive of dents and faculty wishing to Recreation, and promotes stu- Finally, the photo of São the year in the Warch Campus Center. donate blood. dents to live healthier lives. In col- Paulo Underground Photo by Thao Nguyen Junior Rachel Welch also laborating with different organi- was taken by Sarah Jane By Mimi Barney donated blood at the blood drive, zations and managing events like Rennick. having had experience with the the blood drive, WelLU affirmed Staff Writer the blood drive Oct. 4 in the ______process from previous blood their mission to “promote a col- ______Hurvis room of the Warch Campus donations. laborative approach to personal Center. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 Welch commented, “The and community wellness through To report needed p.m., the blood drive drew 55 stu- blood drive atmosphere was very health promotion, educational corrections, please e-mail Lawrence University’s dents and faculty members for the chill…seriously, it was cold in programming and service to the [email protected] Department of Wellness and first blood drive of the school year. there….and it was positive. I even Lawrence University community.” Recreation and the Community According to the Community convinced my friend to donate!” The Community Blood Center Blood Center Inc. co-sponsored Blood Center Inc. data, 42 of the According to helpers from Inc. is a non-profit organization INSIDEVIEW: Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Cross Country accels Beta Psi Nu stuck in Orchestra premiers New IDs track This week’s top on home turf Greek/group limbo young composer’s work wary students news and views PAGE 5 PAGES 6-7 PAGE 8 PAGES 10 2 news 12 Oct. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN Jamnesty raises awareness through outdoor concert

By Nancy Corona Staff Writer ______

Despite the cold weather, Lawrence students, staff and par- ents gathered on Boldt Plaza in front of the Warch Campus Center last Saturday, Oct. 6 to enjoy music performed at Jamnesty by a lineup of student bands. Jamnesty is an annual con- cert hosted by Lawrence’s own chapter of Amnesty International. Jamnesty is usually held in Spring Term, but this year Amnesty International decided to host the concert Fall Term to promote the organization on campus early in the year. Coincidentally, the concert was hosted on the same weekend as Fall Festival. Janet Gunby, visit- ing parent of sophomore Sarah Gunby and senior Matt Gunby, shared: “I think it’s great. Here we are, it’s 39 degrees and every- body is outside enjoying this great music. It definitely gives you a fla- vor of the place, just seeing every- Kinkaviwo, the percussion studio’s African dancing and drumming ensemble, performs at Amnesty International’s annual Jamnesty. body have a good time.” Photo by Leslie Florence Aside from being an entertain- ing concert, Jamnesty also aimed to raise awareness about human now. Every year a cause is chosen entering a popular cathedral in Sanders shared that the goal having the petitions and having rights. It encouraged participation from the Amnesty International Moscow and protesting church of Jamnesty was exactly that—to people sign the letter we’re actu- from the community by having website and is promoted during leaders’ support of Vladimir Putin. draw Lawrence students togeth- ally giving people the chance to audience members sign petitions the concert. Sophomore Jamnesty per- er to participate. “We always actively participate.” to end current human rights vio- This year, the group decided former Romelle Loiseau said, joke about having the Lawrence lations. to focus on the free speech viola- “Music is a good way to draw bubble. What we try to do with According to Amnesty tion of Russian punk band “Pussy attention to an idea. People are Jamnesty is remind people that International president senior Jill Riot.” At the event, spectators going to listen to music. It can there are still huge issues going on Sanders, Jamnesty has been a tra- were informed that “Pusey Riot” bring people together for a cause around the world. Not only do we members were incarcerated after outside of music itself.” raise awareness about that, but by ditionLawrence on campus for a few years alumnus lectures on sustainability movement By Rose Nelson Staff Writer ______ment as a romanticized entity. He definitely made me stop to think of a low-calcium diet. DDT was the University of Denver College argued that if it were to continue for a bit.“ a synthetic insecticide that was of Law, where he obtained his in this direction, the movement One of the primary discussion first used in the late 1940s. It has J.D., and received accreditation in On Friday, Oct. 5, Paul would ironically become unsus- points of Driessen’s lecture was become widely regarded as poten- public relations from the Public Driessen ’70 discussed his beliefs tainable. belief that the increased emphasis tially harmful to humans. Driessen Relations Society of America. regarding the changing role of Driessen emphasized the on certain sustainability laws have disagrees with this, and cites Since then he has worked with sustainability in society since his importance of focusing on the caused poor developing countries many experiments that have failed the United Stated Senate, the own days at Lawrence in a lecture current generation. He said that to be unable to live at the same to produce conclusive evidence Department of the Interior and an titled “Sustainable Development... this did not mean we had to com- level as they could in a world that DDT is harmful to humans. energy trade association. or Unsustainable Romanticism?” pletely disregard the future gen- without sustainability restric- Another student attendee, Driessen is the author of “Eco- Currently, Driessen is a senior eration, but we had to focus on the tions. In his speech he stated, “I freshman Kangkang Wang said, “I Imperialism : Green Power, Black fellow with the Committee for current generation to ensure that don’t want to see a cause that was think the lecture showed a differ- Death.” He has written many arti- a Constructive Tomorrow and the future generation knew how begun with such good intentions ent perspective on environmental cles and papers on energy, envi- Center for the Defense of Free to take care of itself. be turned into a weapon against issues and I thought they were ronmental policy, global climate Enterprise. He began, “You can’t Freshman Alyssa Gause said the poor.” very interesting. I would like to change, corporate social respon- talk about sustainability without regarding the lecture, “Though In his lecture he dis- explore more about his ideas as sibility and marine life, as well talking about politics, power and I don’t entirely agree with Paul cussed the way that he believes well as others to help form my as given many speeches on these control.” Driessen, his lecture about sus- DDT (Dichlorodiphenyl- own views.” subjects. Driessen presented the devel- tainability and the future did bring trichloroethane) was not the Driessen received his Bachelor opment of the sustainability move- up some interesting points that I cause of weakening bird eggs, of Arts in geology and field ecology Faculty andhad not students thought about before. It and thatdiscuss it was in fact the result entrepreneur’s from Lawrence. He also attended visit By Xue Yan Staff Writer ______National Honor Society Scholar. Company, Robertson later found- ic speaker and writer who has the innovation and entrepreneur- After graduating from Stanford, ed the Lighthouse Consulting, much to appeal to all,” Finkler ship courses offered by Lawrence he went on to earn a Master’s which provides management said, “especially those interested University.” To Galambos, Every year, the Committee on of Management from the Kellogg guidance to new and innovative in understanding how change Robertson’s coming “will give a Public Occasions invites people School of Management at entrepreneurs. Most recently, his takes place.” perspective on entrepreneurship from all walks of life to speak in Northwestern University, where 2009 book “A Deliberate Pause: Finkler also believes that that we might not expect.” the Memorial Chapel at Lawrence he was a Dean’s Honor Roll mem- Entrepreneurship and its Moment “entrepreneurs are change agents Students have also shown University. This year, Larry ber. in Human Progress” earned him who operate in all possible con- interest in Robertson’s presenta- Robertson will come to Lawrence After school, Robertson pro- many honors, including the “2011 text be they private or public, tion. Junior economics and math- with his presentation “Butch, ceeded to find his own place in International Book Award.” business, government or aca- ematics double major Babajide Sundance and Australia: Making the world of entrepreneurship. Professor of Economics and demia. Thus he offers something Ademola is planning to attend the Leap From Thought to Action” Over a period of more than 20 John R. Kimberly Distinguished for everyone.” because he believes that “innova- as part of the 2012-2013 convoca- years, he worked as a strategic Professor Merton Finkler was Assistant Professor of tion is to take something new, tion series theme “From Thought advisor, facilitator, investor and one of the people who nominated Economics Adam Galambos high- make it better and more efficient.” to Action.” management consultant. With Larry Robertson to speak at con- lighted the importance of entre- He explained, “We all want to get Robertson received his experience at companies like J.P. vocation. For Finkler, Robertson’s preneurship. Said Galambos, better. Innovation is important for bachelor of arts from Stanford Morgan, Walt Disney Company visit is undoubtedly a good thing. “Over the past four years, over every major.” University, where he was also a and Robertson, Stephens & “[Robertson] is both a dynam- 200 students have benefitted from Blood Drive continued from page 1 that collects blood from donors, processes it in laboratories, and prepares it for hospital patients. The Community Blood Center Inc. is located at 406 West Spencer Street in Appleton, WI. While this is the first blood drive of the school year, future blood drives at Lawrence University will occur once a term. 12 Oct. 2012 variety 3 THE LAWRENTIAN That was Lawrence Specht Pages Unexplained Wood Freshman Studies Kevin Specht Stephen Nordin Columnist why is that relevant? You’re ridic- Staff Historian ______“...introduce the student, 1943 Western film “The Ox-Bow ulous. Oh jeez. That works, I sup- through the study of a small num- Incident.” pose. Don’t publish that—fix it.” ber of books of major importance, Until 1952, freshmen also par- —Katherine Ling, Chinese major The Lawrentian to the four great human enterpris- ticipated in three-hour weekly If you’re like me, then since “Whenever I see an old piece The May 11, 1945 issue of es—philosophy, science, art and “lab sessions” of personal explo- your first days on campus you of wood I think it was from a real- nestled a small religion;” ration of music, painting, drama have been dying to know the story ly old ship. I don’t know.” —Mary article among larger pieces on “... acquaint the student with and literary writing. of the plank of wood that rests on Allison, Outsider/Ph.D. student campus life and the surrender the nature of a college of liber- The faculty of Lawrence a wall in the stairwell that con- “I don’t know. It’s so random of Nazi Germany, which report- al arts, especially with the pro- College was very enthusias- nects the Shattuck Hall of Music that it must have some histori- ed President Nathan Pusey’s gram, departmental structure and tic about the goals, but some with the Lawrence Memorial cal significance. It must be from announcement of “a new course teaching personnel of Lawrence;” expressed concerns about their Chapel (which I hope we can start when it was first built. It’s special in the Humanities to be incorpo- “...encourage a more active ability to teach works outside of calling LMC for short—but that’s to some people.” —Sam Tetzlaff, rated into the Lawrence College student participation in the learn- their specialization. another story). Plantz Hall RLA curriculum in September... known ing process;” In response, Professor of In case you don’t know exactly “I think that it’s either some- as ‘Freshman Studies’.” and “emphasize the discus- French Anne Jones asserted that what I’m talking about, put this thing historical or somebody’s Pusey, a Harvard man, sought sion of ideas rather than acquisi- “when [a student] sees a physicist paper down and go see it. This idea of art.” —Ania Olesak, Biology to return Lawrence to its roots tion of information.” reading ‘Hamlet,’ an English pro- plank of wood looks very old and major as a liberal arts college through Through such a formative fessor discussing Darwin, or an undoubtedly has many stories to “It reminds me of drift- a dramatic new program for the experience, Pusey sought to form Art Historian recommending John tell us, if only we would listen. wood, which reminds me of first year of the Class of 1949. “an intellectual minority, trained Stuart Mill, he realizes that his But since we are too busy to listen Björklunden.” —Kate Allison, RHD Professor Charles Breuning, in for and eager to think, not to follow teachers, professed believers in to pieces of dead trees, I’ll share “I think it is an artifact from his fantastic history of Lawrence and obey, nor just to drift—but to the liberal arts, are honestly mak- what Lawrentians think about it! some secret society at Lawrence University, posited that Pusey cre- think, courageously and indepen- ing proof of their principles.” “That plank is obviously from that no one knows about.”—Ivy ated the Freshman Studies pro- dently,” a challenge for the Class of Pusey’s experiment was a the old chapel.” —Trevor Litsey, Boudreau and Joshua Rosenkranz, gram as a reaction to the more 1952 at their Matriculation. huge success. A report written by Vegan who coincidentally said the same specialized education of the US The structure of the pro- Professor Waples of the English “At my third through 12th thing Navy V-12 program for reserve posed Freshman Studies classes Department asserted that the grade school, they had the first “Maybe it was from when the officers on campus. for the academic year of 1945- “results have been gratifying” and brick that they took out of the old See Specht on page 11 Drawing from the “Great 1946 would be familiar to current only requested that more sections building. They had it on display. Books” curriculum at the Lawrentians. Students discussed a be offered. But I was only there for a year. But University of Chicago and his own set list of works in small classroom She also asserted that “a gen- teaching experience at Scripps settings for four hours each week, eral quickening in the whole col- p e r s o n a l i t y College and Wesleyan, Pusey including Plato’s “The Republic,” lege was noticeable” and that sought to: Thoreau’s “Walden,” Sophocles’ See That was LU on page 11 “...give the student a mastery “Oedipus the King,” Mozart’s “Eine supplements of the mechanics of effective writ- Kleine Nachtmusik,” Descartes’ ing, reading and speaking;” “Discourse on Method” and the Skinny Jeans and Fava Beans Midterms Micha’s way Micha Saxton glances at your ass that boys don’t Columnist think you see. ______Having some guy that I have no Transit danger interest in gawking at me while I’m Well, midterm season is trying to keep my life from shat- approaching. Thanks be to God: tering into 1,000 tiny pieces is the Deborah Levinson Reading period comes with it. least flattering thing in the world, Columnist But until then, the first thing to just a little more unflattering than in my life have I felt so reliant attend an event for class, so I ______go when I’m stressed is my appear- some guy that I have no interest upon men and such a lack of true took a taxi. Taking a taxi alone at ance. Well, that’s not entirely true, in gawking at me when my life is independence as a woman. But I night in Cairo is one of the first my room simultaneously becomes peachy. knew that this was a part of life in things we were instructed not to a pig sty, but I can hide that much Give up on your social life Egypt before I came here, and it’s do. When you’re alone in a taxi, This week I’m feeling super better than permanent VPL (Visible and retreat into the abyss that part of a culture that I wanted to there are an unlimited number awesome and proud of myself. Panty Line) during exams week. is VH1 reality television and all experience. Experiencing the cul- of terrible things that can happen Normally I would just make my You may be thinking, “But forms of fried food. I’m cliché ture includes the shitty parts, too. to you. friends listen to me rant about Micha! You’re such a fashion afi- as hell, shut up, I know. There is Street harassment in Egypt This spring, an AUC student how great I am, but since I have cionado, how ever could this be?” beauty to behold in watching the has become such a serious prob- was raped in the back of a cab. a larger audience, I’ve decided to It’s simple, my doves, I don’t really man-children that pretend to be lem that it has made internation- A student I know was in a cab simultaneously address one of my give a shit about how I look. It’s all functioning adults on these shows, al news. I’m certainly subjected two weeks ago when the driver least favorite parts of Cairo and just for fun... and obsessive habits and it will make you feel like the to it in part because I’m pasty pulled over. A group of his friends why I’m so pleased with myself. I’ve developed to deal with anxi- most put together screw up you’ve white and unveiled, but Egyptian appeared from nowhere, so the I took a taxi alone at night to ety and self esteem issues, but I ever met. “Celebrity Marriage women in niqabs are by no means girl kicked one of them and ran. a destination that I had not pre- digress. Counseling” just premiered, and exempt. Being female is the only These stories are abundant, but viously visited and whose loca- I still think it’s important to I’m already hooked. requirement to get hissed or whis- women also take taxis alone all tion I was not entirely sure of. I have a routine whilst running on Do your homework and then tled at. the time without a problem. also took the Cairo Metro alone two hours of sleep and sobbing blow off everyone you know for The Metro is basically where I had to be somewhere, so I at night. I even changed trains. over a forgotten paper that was some serious “me” time—which you can find all of the misogynis- took a risk. I took a taxi alone at Basically, I spent my weekend due yesterday. means fantasizing that you and tic men from the streets in one night, and somehow I muddled being awesome. Firstly, I love abandoning your boyfriend are that one lovable cramped space. And even though through the Arabic and ended up You’re probably wondering makeup and running around fresh- couple on the show whilst ignoring street harassment tends to be at my destination. It was terrify- why taking a taxi or the metro faced all the time. Do I look fresh- his calls. only verbal, apparently a woman’s ing, but it was also quite freeing. is such an accomplishment. The faced? Hell no. That requires a ton Go to everyone you know for presence on the Metro means that I’ve figured out how to bal- answer is Cairo. I live in Cairo. of powder and the works, but I moral support, cry a lot, don’t anything, including inappropriate ance my fear with my wants. I’d In Cairo, I wear long sleeves feel good. I wash my face a lot and let them talk about anything but touching, is fair game. been struggling with juggling gen- so that fewer men will whistle or wear no make up and pretend that your issues and then disappear This is enough to discourage der roles and safety and fear with hiss or yell vulgar stuff at me from I don’t look like crap. I feel good, for a few days only to resurface many of the female Egyptian stu- my desire for freedom. But being across the street. In Cairo, I travel that’s what matters. completely put together. Refuse dents I’ve met from taking the here and being culturally sensitive to conservative areas of the city Next, abandon all form fitting, to acknowledge that you ever had Metro, and has scared most of the doesn’t mean I have to give up my with a male friend so that I get actually good looking clothes in such a meltdown and go along international students to the point independence. fewer comments and looks. favor of the stretchy and saggy. your merry way. of avoidance. I, however, refuse to It means I have to think twice In Cairo, I listen attentively Yoga pants, sweats and, my per- You may lose everyone you live in this city and not use public before I head out on my own. as business owners and strang- sonal favorite, boyfriend’s old hold dear in the process, but damn transit. Sometimes I think twice, and it’s ers address my male companions pajamas. Wear these everywhere girl, you survived—and, now that So I have. I even took it alone still a good idea. rather than me. In Cairo, I have and bask in the glory that is no lon- your crying fits have subsided, you at night. And you know what? It learned to defer to men. ger having to ward off peek-a-boo can wear makeup again! Liberal, feminist, independent was totally fine. Deborah hates this. Never before On Saturday evening I had to

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Beth Larsen Staff Writer doubles competition. In the No. ______1 singles competition, sopho- more Christina Schaupp swept her opponent (6-0, 6-0). Malhotra Last week, the Lawrence also completely shut out Ripon’s University women’s tennis team Katie Majerowski (6-0, 6-0) at No. went 1-2 in their three conference 2 singles. Heiring played a close matches against Ripon College match at No. 4 singles, defeat- (9-0), Carroll University (3-6) and ing her opponent 6-4 in the first St. Norbert College (4-5). game, dropping the second (1-6), On Wednesday, the Vikings but then coming back in the tie- traveled to Waukesha to challenge breaker set to win (10-2). Other the Carroll University Pioneers. notable performances include Standings The No. 1 doubles duo of sopho- Dalton’s (6-1, 6-2) victory at No. more Hannah Geoffrey and fresh- 5 singles, and sophomore Melissa School MWC Overall man Ali Heiring defeated Carroll’s Heeren’s (6-0, 6-1) victory at No. Alyssa Larson and Abigail Pellet 6 singles. Footballl 8-2. The singles competition On Sunday, the Vikings fell was a hard fought battle, with to St. Norbert College at home. Lake Forest 5-0 5-1 five of the six matches going to The Vikings came out strong in Darry Israel. Photo by Paul Wilke St. Norbert 4-1 4-2 three sets. Geoffrey defeated CU’s the doubles competition, going Illinois Col. 3-1 4-1 Alyssa Larson during the No. 3 2-1 for the day. At No. 2 dou- Monmouth 3-1 3-2 singles competition (6-1, 2-6, bles, Malhotra and Dalton defeat- Geoffrey also picked up a win for hard, but just came up short. We Carroll 3-2 4-2 6-1). Heiring also pulled out a ed Norbert’s Emily Rasmussen the Vikings at No. 3 singles in still have individual conference Cornell 2-2 2-3 singles win for the Vikings in the and Laura Michel in a tight match an extremely close match against next week and plan on finishing Grinnell 2-2 2-3 No. 4 singles competition, routing (9-7). Schaupp and sophomore Maria Slusarek. Geoffrey won the out the season strong.” Ripon 1-3 1-4 Carroll’s Megan Rosenberg (6-3, Tess Vogel also won a tight match first set 7-5, dropped the second The Vikings will trav- Lawrence 1-4 1-4 0-6, 6-2). at No. 3 doubles, defeating their 3-6, and came back to win a nail- el this weekend to compete Knox 1-4 1-5 On Friday, the women’s ten- opponents 9-8 (7-3 in the tie- biter of a tie-breaker (15-13). in the Midwest Conference Beloit 0-5 0-6 nis team dominated Ripon College breaker). The Vikings picked up When asked to comment on Championships. Wish them luck at home. The Vikings did not let two matches in the singles com- the outcomes of the matches, as they complete their 2012 sea- Women’s Soccer the Red Hawks take more than petition. Malhotra at No. 2 singles Malhotra notes, “We played really son. two games in a set during the defeated Ariel Bloniarz (6-2, 6-1). Lake Forest 6-0-1 8-4-1 Grinnell 5-1 5-6-1 Men’s soccer wins a pair to climb over .500 Carroll 4-2 8-4-1 St. Norbert 3-0-1 8-2-2 Reid Trier Ripon 3-4 7-5 Staff Writer Monmouth 2-2-1 4-6-3 utes into the first half to put the to give Lawrence a 2-1 advantage. Frustration began to mount ______Illinois Col. 2-3-1 6-7-1 Green Knights up 1-0. Seniors Karl Mayer and Simon for the Fighting Scots in the first Beloit 2-4 6-6-1 In such a high stakes game, Newsom combined for the assist. half when senior Logan Simpson Lawrence 2-4 3-10 the Vikings were well aware of the Lawrence played stellar defense yanked several shots that could Cornell 1-5 2-10 Following a 2-0 loss at Carroll benefits a short memory has fol- the rest of the way, only allowing have put Monmouth up 1-0. Knox 0-5 3-9 University last weekend, the lowing a mistake. They respond- two shot attempts the entire sec- Unfortunately for the Fighting Viking men’s soccer team felt they ed with junior Dan O’Mahoney’s ond half. Overall, Lawrence domi- Scots, these opportunities were Men’s Soccer had something to prove to the goal off of fellow junior Cameron nated the shot category 13-6 en nowhere to be found in the sec- Midwest Conference. Two chal- Pieper’s corner kick. Luckily for route to a 2-1 win. The victory ond period. Lawrence was bound Lake Forest 6-1 10-2-1 lenges waited in St. Norbert and Lawrence, the goal seemed to boosted Lawrence to (5-5-1, 2-2-1 to break out against the weaker Carroll 5-1 7-6 Monmouth, and the Vikings made have the opposite affect on the MWC), while the Green Knights opposition and did so at the 56:34 Beloit 4-2 9-3 their presence known. Green Knights than their first goal fell to (4-5-2, 1-2-1 MWC). mark, as Israel headed a cross to Monmouth 3-2-1 3-9-1 Lawrence hosted St. Norbert had on the Vikings. Suddenly, St. This strong play carried the sophomore Oliver Newsom who Lawrence 3-3-1 6-6-1 College on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Norbert played a more conserva- Vikings into Saturday’s road test knocked in the first goal of the Grinnell 3-3 5-6-1 Whiting Field West. The game tive style, giving Pieper and com- against the Monmouth College game. Ripon 2-4-1 4-7-1 proved to be the physical bat- pany a lot of real estate to work Fighting Scots. Lawrence domi- Monmouth’s frustration cul- Knox 1-2-2 5-5-2 tle everyone expected from two with before heading into halftime nated the first 10 minutes of the minated with two yellow cards at Illinois Col. 1-3-1 6-5-2 close rivals. Early on, St. Norbert tied 1-1. game, but failed to score despite 73:30, while the Vikings drained St. Norbert 1-3-1 4-7-2 College imposed their will, beat- The Vikings maintained consistently controlling the ball valuable time by controlling pos- Cornell 0-5-1 0-11-1 ing Lawrence defenders and firing momentum from that point on. in the Scots half. Once Monmouth session. This along with outstand- several shots on goal. St. Norbert They began the second half with broke Lawrence’s rhythm, the sophomore Tom Daly took advan- a bang, as sophomore Darry Israel game went back and forth with See Soccer on page 11 tage of some defensive miscues on slipped a few defenders and neither team scoring before the the near post and scored 14 min- scored just minutes into the half half ended. Football finds difficulty facing Carroll

Jenny Angeli Staff Writer had 13 carries totaling 68 yards ______and a touchdown! When asked what was the best play of the game, Brewer respond- Last weekend, the Lawrence ed, “Ben Hartman’s touchdown football team took on Carroll run in the 3rd quarter of the game University for their 5th conference because the offensive line did a match of the season. Knowing this great job opening a huge lane for would be a big game, the team Ben to run through and he made a spent the week leading up to nice read off the blocks to get into the game preparing. Senior Alex the end-zone.” Statistics are courtesy of Brewer stated, “Preparation was This great play was started www.lawrence.edu and www. similar to most weeks and con- by a play between Brewer and midwestconference.org sisted of watching film and work- senior Tyler Mazur. Brewer hit and are current as of ing hard in practice.” Mazur with a pass for 26 yards October 3, 2012. Despite their preparation, to get the Vikes to the Carroll Carroll meant business and scored 9 yard line. A roughing-the-pass- two touchdowns in the first 3:39 er penalty gave Lawrence a first Photo by Paul Wilke of the game. By the end of the first down allowing Hartman to make quarter they led the Vikes 24-0. his amazing play and scoring the It seems as though the Vikes Vikes 6 points. This cut Carroll’s touchdowns in the fourth quarter things out on the field. Wagner had trouble holding onto pos- lead to 34-6. to seal their win with a score of stated, “We did a nice job of run- session, turning the ball over six Junior Sam Wagner was asked 55-6. Though it was a rough loss ning the ball and blocking the times throughout the game and what the team does to help get for the Vikes we should commend offensive line. The offensive line being limited to only 215 yards of through rough times on the field. the men on the remarkable effort also pass protected well in the offense. Junior quarterback Luke He replied, “We just have to pick they put both every weekend and second half.” Barthelmess was limited to 4 of 14 each other up and communicate. their willpower to never give up The Vikes travel to St. Norbert passing for 24 yards before leav- Make sure we have each others no matter what the score shows. this Saturday to take on the Green ing the game early in the third backs no matter the outcome.” Regardless of what the score- Knights. We wish them the best quarter with an injury. Senior run- Despite their determination, board showed, the Vikes gave of luck and can’t wait for them to ning back Ben Hartman was a Carroll was not finished on the Carroll a fight did some great come back with the win! bright spot in the Vikes game. He field. They added three more 12 Oct. 2012 sports 5 THE LAWRENTIAN

Inside the locker room Lawrence men’s soccer Athletes of the week

Ellie Galvin by: Amanda Ollerer Staff Writer leaves the country too much for ______the team to count on his dedi- cation while being stuck on the Curran Carlile: Cross Country island. Senior Mike Kumbalek was While working hard and a definite no for a few reasons. 1) Why did you start running? winning games, the Lawrence According to senior Kevin Aslett, University men’s soccer team Mike Kumbalek is conservative spends an ample amount of time and from Texas so he would never I am not exactly sure why I started running. I think I started together. Being with one anoth- share anything. Others said that in 6th grade because I wanted to challenge myself, and what better er 24/7 allows each member of Mike would be spending too much 2)way What than isto the do thathardest through part running? about running cross country, and the team to see the strengths and time building a boat made of rocks why? weaknesses of each individual to be any fun. player. When the team was asked Finally, a unanimous decision who they would and wouldn’t was that the team would not want I think the hardest part about running cross country is the fact want to be stuck on a deserted sophomore Oliver Newsom on the the my friend Sam Stevens often finishes ahead of me, which means island with, this is what they said: island. There was no specific rea- I see his calves a lot. And if you have ever seen his calves before, you First, the team members that son given. It is unfortunate, as know what I am talking about. They are very craftily sculpted and no one would not want to be stuck he has scored two game-winning 3)very What dreamy/distracting. is your favorite part of a meet, and why? with: goals thus far in the season. Unfortunately, team newcom- The team members that were ers sophomore Stephen Salansky most wanted on an island were: 4) WhatMy favorite do you cutdo ofbefore meat ais race pork to chop. prepare yourself mentally? and sophomore Darry Israel Seniors David Caprile and were stuck with this title because Mason Cannon, who could pro- they play their music too loudly. vide the team with FIFA 2013, I typically prepare for races by plucking out my nose hairs However, it is noted that Salansky sandwiches and the correct ingre- one-by-one, helping me by exercising my pain tolerance. Do I listen could perform wild animal calls dients in order for everyone to be 5)to “Sandstorm”?If you could travel yeah. to any place, where would it be and why? Photo by Paul Wilke to lure in prey if necessary. Junior able to wax their chests. Juniors Joe Cullen wears his pants too Cameron Pieper and Nick Craker tight, so he would not be able would be perfect together on an Sometimes I think about cats and Spanish while I run. to quickly forage for food, while island because they both enjoy junior Erich Lohrmann would be long walks on the beach, smooth too busy over-thinking his sur- jazz, a good book and starting Katherine Dannecker: Cross Country vival tactics to provide protection each and everyday with a smile. for his fellow teammate. Junior Pieper would want junior 1) Why did you start running? Cooper Sinai-Yunker would set Kelson Warner because he would everyone on fire. sacrifice himself for the team, and Junior Stephen Solomon, if the island had an abundance of I’m not really sure, it was something I’d always wanted to do in who actually transferred and tomatoes he would offer no com- high school but I was never able to tear myself away from the swim doesn’t attend Lawrence any- See Locker Room on page 11 team. I met Coach Fast my freshman year, and somehow he got me more, would complain too much. to join track. I’m really glad I did. I love running and being a part of Senior Hashim Morad randomly 2)the How team. did it feel when you ran in for a touchdown last week- Women’s faces tough matches end? for third consecutive weekend The hardest part for me is keeping myself focussed and moti- vated during the middle of the race. If I tell myself I can’t catch Erik Soderlund someone or stay with someone during a race then I can’t, and I end Staff Writer 3)up Whatslowing is downyour favorite a ton. part of a meet and why? bombardment of offense from the ______great Scots. In the 51st minute they scored My favorite part of a meet is at the start when the gun goes off, their first on a rebound, followed and everyone is getting out; it’s very fast, and I have this rush of For the third weekend in a by Gordon’s second of the game adrenaline. It gets me focused on my race and I love the feeling that row, Lawrence women’s soc- in the 55th minute. They then 4)the What race is do all you that do matters before for a racethe next to prepare half hour yourself or so. mentally? cer was without a win. Coming finished the Vikings of with their Photo by Paul Wilke off a tough schedule the last two final goal in the 60th minute. weeks Lawrence hoped to come Monmouth’s three goals were I have a white board that I write my goals for each race on the out of this past weekend with a only nine minutes apart and only week before, and I usually write down whatever was hardest for me during my last race so that I can few wins, as they faced seeming- 15 minutes into the second half focus on changing whatever I did that might have had a negative impact on my race. Writing down and ly weaker opponents. Instead, turning the rest of the game into seeing my goal everyday helps me to think/know I’m going to attain my goals for a particular race. I also Lawrence experienced two devas- something that looked more like a 5)visual If you my could race the travel night to before/day any place, ofwhere why’ll would listening it be to andKid Cudi’swhy? “Erase Me.” tating losses launching them fur- pre-season exhibition match. ther out of contention for a spot Lawrence University played a L’Indifférent in MWC playoff action. non conference match on Sunday I’d really like to go to Paris to visit The Louvre with my boyfriend, and then have someone take a Saturday’s MWC game was against North Central College. After picture of us in front of (The Casual Lover) ... because it’s his favorite painting and my fish important for Lawrence’s record Saturday’s loss, the Vikings looked is named after the artist, Watteau, and I have always wanted to go to The Louvre. and chances to gain an advan- hungry in this game. Dominant tage on the bottom half of the early in the half, Lawrence capi- conference. The game was one of talized through freshman Kirstin Cross country excels at home the toughest losses this year for Edwards on a pass from sopho- the Vikings visiting the Scots of more Keli Muchowski at the 11:50 Alex York Monmouth. mark, breaking the team’s score- Staff Writer Lawrence seemed flat-footed less streak lasting 192 minutes ______Freshman Clare Bruning won the again. This time it was Carlile who in the game, falling behind 1-0 of play. women’s race, coving the 6,000 set the pace for the men’s 8,000- after only 8 minutes of play. It But their joy was short lived, meters in 23:29—her first-ever meter race. Crossing the line in didn’t take long until MWC per- as the Cardinals scored just In a sport such as cross coun- collegiate title. She finished almost 26:25, he had his teammate right former of the week Danielle seven minutes after with a goal try, where the overwhelming a minute ahead of anyone else in there to work together throughout Gordon netted her first of two from freshman defender Katrina majority of the races are away the race. Lead by a strong perfor- the race. Stevens finished slightly goals she had in the game. The McNeela. North Central slowly meets, it can be an enjoyable and mance by Bruning, the next fin- behind him in 26:26, to take sec- junior midfielder for the Scots was took over the game after tying rewarding experience to run at ishers for the Vikings were junior ond overall. This was Carlile’s first key in her team’s success against it up as Lawrence’s confidence one’s home course. This is exactly Katherine Dannecker, freshman individual title since winning this the Vikings. Lawrence struggled deflated. Then right before half- what the Vikings found out last Liz Landes, junior Anna Ratliff and very race two years ago. It was controlling the ball and winning time in the 44th minute, McNeela Saturday when they competed freshman Haedyn Smith. Their clear that he was stoked about his battles in the air, this is the area netted once again on a nice struck in the Gene Davis Invitational at times were 25:04, 26:02, 26:04 finish: “I haven’t been this excited where Gordon was dominant. corner from sophomore midfield- Reid Memorial Golf Course. With and 26:14, respectively. Bruning, since I won our home meet two The scoring in the first half did er Victoria Dunn. Lawrence was impressive finishes both individu- Dannecker, Landes and Smith all years ago,” he commented. “Now not stop there. In the 27th min- never able to come back in the ally and team-wise, the Lawrence had all-time or season personal I have to focus on finding ways to ute sophomore forward Lauren game losing their fifth straight as University cross country program bests by almost a minute. The win more meets.” Kellen, who also had two goals North Central scored two more dominated their home meet and Viking women had a strong show- Behind Carlile and Stevens in the game, scored her first of in the second half for a final score gained some much-needed racing ing in the race, and are looking to were a host of other fast times for the match on a nice header after of 4-1. confidence as they look forward to carry this momentum into the fol- the Viking men. Sophomore Kyle a good delivery from senior for- Lawrence next home game this weekend. lowing weeks. Dockery took third overall with ward Ashley Reynoso. will be Sunday the 14th against The Viking women took sec- On the men’s side, the dynam- The Vikings went into half- Edgewood College Eagles 7-1 (11- See Cross C. on page 11 ond in the team scoring, the high- ic duo of junior Curran Carlile time down 3-0 and came out in 2), 3:30 pm at Whiting Field West. est they’ve finished all season. and senior Sam Stevens struck the second facing an even tougher 6 features 12 Oct. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN Beta Psi Nu:

Unrecognized sorority struggles to gain appreciation

By Andre Augustine Staff Writer ______approached by the Beta Omega president, Katrina Boston “Lawrence would only be at times. [Beta Psi Nu] will give women of they grabbed onto it as soon as possible.” able to recognize us as a sorority if we were color a place to feel welcomed.” Most of the girls expressed that there national.” “While we may be closely associated was a need for a group in which people Another contributing factor that hin- with some of the cultural clubs at Lawrence, On April 15, 2011, junior Jessica understood their experiences and their dif- ders them from becoming recognized on such as BOS, ACC and VIVA, we are more Robbins was rushed to the hospital from ferences, so as a result, they helped start this campus is the fact that they would also than just a club, we’re a sisterhood,” said Lawrence after seriously breaking her leg. the organization Beta Psi Nu, which is cur- have to change some of the foundational Colston. Without any of her family there to take care rently functioning on a couple of campuses aspects of their sorority. Sophomore Alysa Bennet shared how of her, one would have thought she would in Wisconsin, with Beta Psi Omega constitu- “Being recognized at Lawrence would this sisterhood has made her experience at be alone to endure that situation; however, tionally bound as their brothers. mean that we would have to be like the Lawrence so much more worthwhile, being her sisters were there to support her. Although the group may be function- other sororities,” said Colson, “which means supported by that same level of sisterhood The girls of the African American soror- ing at Lawrence, they are currently not a that we would have to change our struc- that supported Robbins. “Everyone needs ity, Christian-based Beta Psi Nu quickly recognized organization at Lawrence or ture, and we don’t want to do that because that support system to help make that col- rushed to Robbins’ aid, wearing their crush on the Panhellenic Council, which houses it’s part of our tradition.” lege transition much easier,” said Bennet. and cream jackets to show their sister that the three other sororities on campus, Delta One of the main things that they would “Freshman year was rough for me because they were there to support her as sisters. Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta and Kappa have to get rid of is formal pledging, a pro- I was taking a lot of classes. But the sister- However, since that tragic accident, rumors Kappa Gamma. cess that girls have to go through before hood, and having people there, makes a about Beta Psi Nu spread concerning the “One of the main reasons why we can’t becoming recognized as members of Beta difference.” purpose of the organization. be recog-nized as a sorority is because Psi Nu. Because Beta Psi Nu is not officially “People will use anything against us to w e ’ r e not national yet,” said “We pledge as a way to figure out what recognized on campus, they are not able to make us look odd,” said Robbins. senior and president kind of girls we want in the sorority. We advertise events on campus; however, they “They would see them wear- want women who are confident and strong,” try as much as they can to stay involved ing their jackets and helping Boston said. “And we want girls to want the within the Lawrence and Appleton com- me out, and they would say same things as we want and not want to be munity and develop a sisterhood. They are ‘what is wrong with you in the group for just a name.” planning on working with different organi- guys?’ and I would say, In addition to this, the pledging process zations in the area including the Boys and ‘those are my sisters’.” also helps the girls build the sisterhood Girls Club, Harbor House and Glamor Gals. Despite outside that the sorority bases itself upon. “Since we are limited by what we can skeptcism, the “Instead of just signing a paper do, we focus on serving as a support sys- sisterhood has and paying dues, we actually try to go tem,” said Bennet. “We plan study groups remained closely through something together,” said and sisterhood nights, where we can just knit for the four Robbins. bond with each other.” years it has been Although the girls face Their larger goal is to try to expand on campus. some struggles in becom- Beta Psi Nu from just a Wisconsin sorority Beta Psi Nu ing officially recognized, into a national sorority, and sharing that is a predominant- they are aware that there same level of sisterhood past the Lawrence ly African American are many advantages campus. sorority that was estab- to formal recognition; “We want to spread to historically Black lished in 2009 in Green for example, minor- colleges and universities and all the way to Bay by 17 founders, nine ity women on cam- the East Coast,” said Boston. “However, we of which are Lawrence pus would know can’t do that if Lawrence does not give us alumni, and others that there is a place a chance.” who were from where they can feel As Beta Psi Nu continues their goals in schools such as welcome. becoming a recognized sorority locally and the University of “We would be nationally, their sisterhood will still persist Wisconsin-Green able to pledge between the girls. The girls are still looking Bay. It branched girls during bid for new recruits and for ways in which they off from the fra- seasons,” said can fulfill their mission to empower women ternity Beta Psi Boston. “While of color and spread their philanthropy into Omega, which Lawrence is a the community. was founded in diverse cam- “The hardest thing about actually being 1968. pus, it can be in a sorority is the names that they attached “When homogenous to us,” said Robbins. “But at the end of the the found- day, we’re still a sisterhood. I love being a ers came Beta, and I wear my colors proud. So rec- on the ognized or unrecognized, I will always have Lawrence campus, their backs.” they felt isolated and they felt different and felt like they weren’t appreciated or celebrated by the Lawrence community,” said sophomore and secretary Brienne Colston. “When they Snapshots of a developing sisterhood

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Possibility of recognition presents pros and cons

By Megan Farrer Staff Writer ______Lawrence, has to happen at the national Fairness is another issue for Campus Recognition as a campus group by LUCC level rather than the local level. Life. All Greek organizations must be held comes with many benefits. As a student “They would have to work with our to the same standards. organization, Beta Psi Nu would be able to Panhellenic council here at school to see “If we have organizations that are using use campus facilities as well as apply for Obtaining recognition as a sorority at if there’s a way for them to get associated the same terminology, [and] say they’re funding through LUCC finance committee. Lawrence has been a struggle for members with a national group that’s already a part going to be Greek organizations, they real- It is also necessary to be an official student of Beta Psi Nu. Lawrence has strong and of the conference. Or to get in touch with ly should be held to the same standards organization in order to use the Lawrence long-standing institutions that make the the national Panhellenic conference to see here,” Lauderdale said. “One shouldn’t get University name. formation of a new type of group, like Beta how they could start a national chapter of an advantage or disadvantage within that “You really can’t say you are a Lawrence Psi Nu, complicated. Beta Psi Nu, but that would have to happen name group just because they’re not follow- chapter of fill-in-the-blank unless you’ve Student groups can be officially rec- through the national group, that wouldn’t ing the same set of rules.” been officially recognized, either by LUCC ognized at Lawrence in one of two ways: necessarily be at Lawrence,” said Rose Beta Psi Nu and other sororities wish- as a student organization or by being a either as a student organization by LUCC, or Wasielewski, student organization coordi- ing to obtain recognition from Lawrence part of a national chapter that’s recognized as a Greek organization by the Panhellenic nator for Campus Life. must begin by obtaining national recogni- by Panhellenic council here on campus,” Council. Each type of group has different There are several reasons why national tion, either by associating with an existing Lauderdale said. rights and restrictions. For the members of recognition is a requirement for sorori- sorority or by trying to get recognized Being a student organization does not Beta Psi Nu to be recognized, they would ties at Lawrence. The tradition of having themselves. This process could begin at prohibit Beta Psi Nu from having a recruit- have to identify completely as either a stu- nationally-recognized sororities on campus any point. ment process similar to that of a sorority, dent organization or a Greek organization. and the convenience of keeping existing “It’s going to take some time, but start- or being selective in their membership. If Doing so, however, would violate some of agreements in place contribute to Campus ing the process could certainly happen the members decide to be selective in their the traditions of the sorority. Life’s position. within the term I’m sure. At least getting membership, however, they may encoun- Four years ago, when Beta Psi Nu first “We really do have evidence that sorori- the conversation going,” Wasielewski said. ter problems obtaining money from LUCC spoke with the Campus Life Office about ties have always had national chapters, Until Beta Psi Nu becomes recognized finance committee. obtaining recognition, they were clear and I think we’re very intentional about as a national sorority, there are other “It doesn’t have to be open to all of about what they wanted. They wanted to be wanting to keep that, partially because of options that would allow them to function the Lawrence community,” said Lauderdale. called a Greek organization, but not partake the agreements that are already out there,” as a group on campus. They could become “The one small caveat that comes with that in Panhellenic council. Lauderdale said. an official student organization through is their ability to get funding through LUCC. “What they came in with was this pre- Lawrence can also more easily support LUCC. According to senior Katrina Boston, LUCC will only give funding to things that established ‘no, this is our group and we fraternities and sororities that are orga- president of Beta Psi Nu, this is a process everybody in the community has the oppor- want to take the pieces of being a group nized nationally than those that are not the group is considering. This option, how- tunity to participate in.” that makes the most sense for us and we part of the Panhellenic system. ever, requires some sacrifices. For all student groups the same rules want the pieces of being Greek that makes “Greek life has a lot of things that go In order to be recognized as a student apply. Recognition as either a student orga- the most sense for us, but we really don’t to it. Whether that be positions, rituals, organization, Beta Psi Nu would have to nization or a Greek organization is neces- want all of either of those two pieces’,” said networking, the brother- or sisterhood that drop their Greek name, which the girls sary for a group to function effectively Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Life goes with that, all of that is supported very are willing to do. Instead of being a Greek on campus. Unfortunately for Beta Psi Nu, Curt Lauderdale. well through the national organizations,” sorority, they would be a “women of color becoming a recognized group requires Obtaining recognition as an offi- Lauderdale said. empowerment group,” Boston said. some sacrifices. cialThe Greek organization, Lawrence for any group at University sorority story A tale of three sororities KKГ ΔГ KAѲ

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The founders were dissatisfied with the limitation Snowed in for the holidays, the founders discov- The founders wished to create an organization of the male-only fraternities. ered the importance of sisterhood. that encouraged and supported women. The sorority scoop: Recognized sororities on Beta Psi Nu

By Joey Belonger Staff Writer ______recognition wages on, the current mem- with other fraternities who are not in the recognized on campus, but Beta Psi Nu is bers of the three recognized sororities are Panhel/IFC realm,” O’Leary added, citing more attractive to minority women. And not remaining neutral. When asked about specifically events with popular music fra- their recruitment is so much earlier than the recognition and involvement of Beta ternity Sinfonia. While many are unaware ours.” With Beta Psi Nu not being recog- Lawrence sports a phenomenal trio of Psi Nu on campus, many sorority mem- of Beta Psi Nu’s presence, recognized soror- nized on campus and not allowed to partici- recognized sororities. Beta Psi Nu pres- bers reacted quite positively to the idea of ity members seem to support Beta Psi Nu pate in formal rush, many potential sorority ents an interesting opportunity for a fourth the new emerging sorority. Unfortunately, in any and all of their endeavors to receive girls may not end up with the right fit. sorority to be recognized on campus, and many members seemed largely uninformed recognition. There seems to be hope, though. Beta offers the Lawrence community new and about the new sorority’s struggle. “I think if we give Lambda Sigma fund- Psi Nu’s presence on campus alone is exciting opportunities. “I feel like we’re all “I don’t know too much about the situa- ing, we should give Beta Psi Nu funding,” impacting the community. O’Leary com- one big group, but Beta Psi Nu is left out. tion,” admitted Morgan O’Leary, vice presi- Bonnie Arbuckle, vice president of orga- mented, “It’s important for all different All of us should be supporting each other,” dent of programming for Panhellenic coun- nization and philanthropy chair of Kappa people to feel connected at Lawrence and recruitment counselor Claire Edwards com- cil and current Delta Gamma member. “But Kappa Gamma, rationalized when asked have their own niche.” mented when asked about the recognition I also think DG wouldn’t have a problem about the issue. Arbuckle had concerns of of Beta Psi Nu. inviting them to mixers or working on her own, too: “It’s hard because we try to While Beta Psi Nu’s current struggle for events with Beta Psi Nu. We have events diversify the Panhellenic sororities already 8 arts & entertainment 12 Oct. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN Orchestra ushers in the new with debut concert By Bryan Cebulski Staff Writer ______and NASA communication sam- ples from the 1965 Gemini IV voy- age. All were daring and creative, The Lawrence University pushing the limits of how off-kil- Symphony Orchestra performed ter the symphonic experience can Oct. 7 with a distinct sense of be. Maybe not preferable to the newness in the air. This was per- strictly classical ear, but the inno- haps due to several things, among vative use of sound and technol- them new musicians such as ogy is irrefutable and worth laud- freshman violinist Rachel Lindley, ing. the world premiere of a piece by a After the intermission, the young composer, and the recently audience was treated to the world appointed Director of Orchestral premiere of “Conuenienter” by TJ Studies and Conductor of the Cole, a composer born in 1993. Symphony and Opera Orchestras Lacking even program notes, the at the Conservatory of Music piece is meant to simulate a plot Octavio Más-Arocas. without characters, story or set- The concert first featured Clint ting—a plot solely driven by tex- Needham’s Legacies, a “nostalgic ture and sound. and spirited work” put together in It’s a cerebral experience, one a flurry of inspiration after attend- rather expected after the strange- ing a 2003 graduation ceremony ness of “The B-Sides,” and it left at Needham’s alma mater. the listeners feeling as if they had It kicked the concert off in traveled a great distance without The Lawrence Symphony Orchestra performs in the Memorial Chapel a frenzied, sprightly fashion and having moved a single inch. Photo by Elizabeth Landes ended almost too soon, a bitter- The concert ended with an sweet reminiscence on the lega- epic orchestral suite: Ottorino cies we leave behind as we move Respighi’s “Belkis, Queen of feeling of returning to form. Macs think they are? Chorus- Con students can appreciate. This beyond our collegiate years. Sheba.” This “new, old compos- The concert explored the pos- heavy melodies flood the airways concert proved that new doesn’t Next was The B-Sides by er” pays homage to ancient music sibilities of orchestral music and with catchy, grating simplicity, necessarily mean bad. Mason Bates, a collection of five while maintaining a contempo- ended with something more famil- much to the chagrin of classical Más-Arocas conducted with varyingly avant-garde pieces rary edge in these four powerful iar. However, the exotic splendor enthusiasts. much enthusiasm, bringing (“Broom of the System,” “Aerosol pieces. and grandiose nature of the rest But this new element in the together quite the performance. Melody [Hanalei],” “Gemini in the Interspersed between were of the concert spiced up this famil- music field doesn’t have to be the Lawrentians would do well to Solar Wind,” “Temescal Noir,” and lurid, erotic poetic readings and iarity. death of it. We can infuse the new keep their eye out for more sym- “Warehouse Medicine”), which one particularly outstanding Some claim that music has into the old mix, make fresh what phony orchestra concerts in the features, among other things, a tenor performance from senior been watered down by the intro- was once centuries old, more future. ticking clock, sandpaper blocks, a Issa Ransom. The Hebrew and duction of electronica. Who do accessible to the masses while LUbroom, a type Jazz writer, an oil drum ensemble Arab melodies resonated with concert a these kids making beats gets on their “Dogtooth”maintaining a complexity that our a little over audience into the swing of things ambitious By Cameron Carrus By Nathan Lawrence Staff Writer Web Manager ______But work this band did! They playing and reserve. The ensem- ______started cooking with an earsplit- ble also changed up the sound ting, energetic Thad Jones tune when the trumpets played with entitled “Don’t Git Sassy.” Harmon mutes and the trombones Among the crowded field If you were in the Warch That number was followed up used plungers for a “wah-wah” of art films about the variable Campus Center Wednesday night, by some really swinging tunes, effect. nature of reality, the Greek film Oct. 3, then you heard the sweet such as “Easin’ It,” “Effing Blues” The floating, ruminating ver- “Dogtooth” is nowhere near the sounds of jazz emanating from and “Rhythmism.” The audience’s sion of Freddie Hubbard’s “Little best, but it makes a noble and the second floor. LUJE held an heads were bobbing, the swing Sunflower” was incredibly well- notable attempt. intimate, short and sweet perfor- dancers’ feet were moving and executed in getting a soft, mellow “Dogtooth” is about a family mance at 10 p.m. nobody could resist making a sound. It featured Henry Gergen of five—one son, two daughters In the fourth week of school, “stanky face.” on flugelhorn. and their parents—who live in a with only three weeks of rehears- Individual sections seemed The rhythm section played a gigantic complex on their own, als as a big band, this group man- to blend quite nicely in these looser, freer groove in 7/4, which surrounded by 20-foot-high fenc- aged to put together an hour of arrangements, and while being tripped the dancers up a bit. The es that don’t give them any idea of music, make it swing and have mindful of their volume as not to feel of this song was in stark the outside world. They’re raised ies, but “Dogtooth” doesn’t seem fun all together. Jazz Director Fred cover up soloists, they did not lose contrast to the swing of the first this way on the simple promise to be slow-paced because of a Sturm noted that the concert was any energy. Soloists played smart, half of the set, but proved to be that someday, once they lose a conscious tonal choice—rather, not only for the crowd’s enjoy- taking a breath to let the ensem- refreshing and acted as a display “dogtooth,” they will be allowed because the writer and director ment, but an exercise in the band’s ble’s background lines shine for a of the band’s range of musical to leave. felt it needed to reach some arbi- sight reading capabilities. few measures. In the meantime, the chil- See Jazz on page 11 trary length. He joked, “They need to work Ellington’s “In a Mellow Tone” dren’s parents sculpt a completely A 60 or 70 minute movie— on it!” showed off the band’s smooth different reality from the inside of the fence. Airplanes flying over- or even a short film—might have head are actually toys about to been better suited to the content fall on the ground for children to of “Dogtooth.” collect, the word “sea” actually Also problematic were the means “chair,” and cats are dan- visuals. I’m not one of those peo- gerous beasts easily capable of ple who constantly insist that killing even the strongest people. “film is a visual medium,” but I When the son starts express- will admit that a film’s imagery is ing sexual desire, the parents probably the first thing to make bring in a local security guard an impression on the viewer. To in an attempt to help keep him me, “Dogtooth” just looked bland mollified and complacent. and flat. Unfortunately, a part-time pres- It’s not that the shots weren’t ence in their household presents technically competent or seemed new risks to the isolation of the indicative of low production val- house. ues, but they just didn’t stand out This concept is fascinating, and as particularly good or compel- it takes the film’s plot and char- ling. In a movie with art film aspi- acters into interesting and unex- rations like “Dogtooth,” visuals are pected places, but it also pres- particularly important, and they ents some challenges as Writer/ just didn’t sell the movie for me. Director Giorgios Lanthimos and This may be the result of a bad screenwriter Efthymis Filippou Netflix transfer—I’ve come across attempt to expand the rather sim- my fair share of these before—but ple conceit into a full length film. regardless of where it comes from, such things are inexcusable in this The ensemble played in front of a packed Mead-Witter room Even at an incredibly brief Photo by Mathias Reed 93 minutes, “Dogtooth” felt like See Dogtooth on page 11 it was being stretched to its lim- its. I’m a fan of slow-paced mov- 12 Oct. 2012 arts & entertainment 9 THE LAWRENTIAN Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble showcase talent

By Angela Butler Staff Writer ______work is one of Mast’s favorites, as it is a piece that is not reserved for any program or occasions. They proceeded with the The Associate Professor beautiful and haunting master- of Music and Director of Bands piece, “Funeral March” (1866) by Andrew Mast could not have Edvard Grieg, which was written summed up the event any better: upon hearing the news of a good Violence, revenge, injustice, love... friend’s passing. This slow and it’s all here. Oct. 6, for approxi- heavy piece was by far the most mately 120 minutes, the Lawrence goose bump-inducing piece of the University Symphonic Band and night, with the multitude of pow- Wind Ensemble each respectively erful crescendos courtesy of the put on a fantastic performance in percussionists, interspersed with the Memorial Chapel. the delicate melodies provided by The theme of the concert was the flutes. “The Historical Wind Band,” and There were undoubtedly many featured a diverse selection of moments of brilliance through- works from many different his- out the evening, but the particular torical periods of the concept of giant washes of sound were phe- the band. nomenal. The Symphonic Band The lengthy two-part program closed their part of the evening demonstrated the two groups by performing “Tam O’Shanter” exploring a range of sound and (1955) by Malcolm Arnold, a piece instrumentation. Kicking off of music based on the famous Associate Professor Andrew Mast conducts Wind Ensemble in front of a large crowd in Memorial Chapel the night as per usual was the poem by Robert Burns. Photo by Carolyn Tomecek Symphonic Band, which played Following a five-minute inter- both brilliantly and emotionally. mission, the Lawrence University The band started off powerful and Wind Ensemble opened strong- lovely echoes and smooth flowing The last work on the program to the night. compact, developing a strong and ly with their exceptional perfor- melodies. was “Lincolnshire Posy” (1937) Overall, “The Historical Wind harmonious sound. mance of three of the seven move- Following Mozart, the Wind by Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882- Band” was an excellent concert. The first piece, “Overture in ments (Largo - Molto allegro, Ensemble plunged into Andrea 1961), a collection or medley of Not only did both ensembles per- F” by French composer Étienne- Adagio and Finale) that make up Gabrielli’s “Aria Della Battaglia.” folk short stories bursting with form well as they explored the Henri Méhul (1763-1817), was a Mozart’s sublime “Serenade in B This was by far the most packed imagery. From a girlfriend aching plethora of styles from different great start to the evening’s perfor- flat Major, K. 361 (Gran Partita).” piece, featuring many back-and- to dress up as a man to join the historic periods, but also they mance. A piece dating back to the Composed in the late 18th cen- forth between the two choirs and Navy and be with the object of her showcased the great multitude of French Revolutionary period, this tury, it is a piece that employs lots of question and answer har- affection, to a war story as told by talented students at Lawrence. Grizzly Bear’s “Shields”monies. a success aGuest general, it was a fantastic ending sax recital By Kelsey Priebe Staff Writer By Anna Buchholz ______dy welcomes the audience into the Staff Writer ______for them as “birthday cards for album, fading away with the lyrics John Cage.” “and I can’t help myself.” Out of a suite of three pieces, From there, the album dem- Grizzly Bear has done it again. the most notable one was titled onstrates the band’s new depth While on a tour of the Midwest, “Self-Destruct” and was written They’ve managed to capture their and variety. “Speak in Rounds” is own signature mystical, south- guest saxophonist Drew Whiting by William Burnson. similar to earlier work but with and collaborating pianist Casey Between outbursts of saxo- ern-reaching sound and bless the trumpets taking the sound some- ears of their audience in their new Dierlam gave a master class and phone and piano playing, each what away from its south-west recital Friday evening, showcas- performer tore apart their score album Shields. theme. “Yet Again” introduces a The sound, while similar to ing the wide range of styles and and stuffed them into the innards west coast sound through the gui- genres that the saxophone can of the piano and the bell of the past albums, seems revitalized, tar work, creating the feeling of and adds a few more instruments perform. saxophone, creating buzzing leaving someone behind. I wish the former had closed the into the mix. This fourth studio Within the recital, Whiting strings in the piano and quirks to Despite my partiality to album rather than the latter. “Half album is well composed, with and Dierlam paid homage to John the saxophone sound. “Sleeping Ute” and “Yet Again,” Gate” shows the growth of the excellent track to track transi- Cage’s hundredth birthday, per- By the end of the suite, the the middle track called “A Simple band within Shields. tions. forming a work by Cage and fel- stage was scattered with the Answer” is probably the most The introduction of a violin Unlike their previous work, low doctoral student’s works or remains of the piece and audi- innovative and impressive com- at the beginning gives the track a most of the tracks within Shields “birthday cards for John Cage.” ence members with jaws position of the album. The melody melodic undertone reminiscent of are not instant favorites. The Drew Whiting attended dropped. Between the “shrieks” experiments with a bluesy vibe, the Beatles. The track reaches two album demands multiple listens in Michigan State University College and “squawks” sometimes heard a new frontier for the band and symphonic climaxes similar to order to become truly immersed of Music, receiving his Master’s from the saxophone, audiences involves some keyboard work for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club in the complex melodies. Once and Bachelor’s of Music degrees aren’t often surprised, but “Self- a fuller sound than Grizzly Bear Band,” then dies down to a bit- this is done, Shields yields songs as a saxophonist, and is currently Destruct” was an exception. usually works with. tersweet guitar melody to close. that are far more advanced and an pursuing his Doctor of Musical Whiting concluded the recital The lyrics complement the The sound in this track showcases excellence that lasts longer than Arts degree at the University of with a piece by Lucie Robert enti- melodies perfectly, from the Grizzly Bear’s signature style but the average hit single. Illinois Urbana-Champaign. tled “Cadenza,” showing off the mocking “Too young and thought- enhances and improves upon it “Sleeping Ute” opens the Also, he is an active player, extreme range, variety of dynam- less to comb your memories” to with the use of violin and instru- album with Grizzly Bear’s char- teacher and chamber musician, ics and expressivity possible by the haunting “No time, no place / mental energy. acteristic guitar/percussive bril- participating in the award-win- this reed instrument. When all you hope is that every- Overall, Shields is a great suc- liance and harkens back to the ning Cerulean Saxophone Quartet. The work of this French com- thing breaks.” The six-minute cess. However, it’s unlikely to opening track “Southern Point” of Whiting began the recital with poser has been performed fre- composition weaves together a attract an audience that is unfa- their third album Veckatimest. a transcription for soprano saxo- quently in the saxophone studio, coming-of-age story, though the miliar with the band’s previous Daniel Rossen, the band’s gui- phone by Robert Schumann titled particularly when senior Kate details remain elusive in a myste- work. It’s not a one-hit-wonder tarist, is one of the most impres- “Drei Romanzen, Op. 84,” the old- Johnson had the opportunity to rious, signature Grizzly Bear fash- album in any sense, but rather a sive musicians currently on the est piece he performed. By the work with Robert while studying ion. more mature caliber of music than indie music scene, and “Sleeping end of the recital, this workstuck at the London Centre. “Gun-Shy” switches to a what is often found nowadays. Ute” showcases his talent for out amid the contemporary tech- New faculty member funky and surreal guitar style. Ed Furthermore, Shields is a interweaving harsh guitar riffs niques and effects heard in more Instructor of Music Jesse Dochnahl Droste’s vocals lull and haunt you venue for Daniel Rossen’s extraor- with gentle acoustic lullabies to modern saxophone repertoire. also attended University of Illinois throughout the track, adding dis- dinary guitar skills and Ed Droste’s produce a song alone in its cali- He followed the Schumann Urbana-Champaign, and Whiting’s concerting depth. spectacular vocals. Without a ber. The last minute of the track with another work for sopra- visit and performance not only The album winds down in doubt, and for more than one rea- transitions into soft acoustic no saxophone and piano titled exposed audiences to new sax- “Half Gate” and “Sun in Your Eyes.” son, this haunting album is worth sounds, and the mysterious melo- “Mara’s Lullaby,” and then “Sonata ophone repertoire, but also Jazz While both are excellent tracks, a listen—or five. for alto saxophone and piano” by revealed to saxophone students Jennifer Higdon, representing a another school of music making. continued from page 8 the band and soloists to play over. tasty blues lines and wide dynam- This chart definitely chal- ic range kept the audience at the more modern style of composition The friendship and collabora- lenged and stretched the band’s edge of their seats. over an older, standard form. tion between Mr. Dochnahl and capabilities, and though it sound- With a great turnout and Paying tribute to the hun- Drew Whiting exposed to stu- genres. ed like they pulled it off, it proved an exceedingly positive energy, dredth birthday of Cage, Whiting dents and audiences a line-up of The highly academic chart, to be more of an exercise for them LUJE’s first concert of the year and Dierlam performed the work both new and old works for saxo- “Tenor Madness,” was based on a than catering to the audience. showcased the musicians’ com- “Two,” an unpredictable piece dic- phone, as well as another route melody of an old swing tune, but The crowd enjoyed a long mitment to making great music tated by time and space. Taking taken as a classical saxophonist all of the rests in the original mel- trumpet cadenza by Ben Phillips and the student body’s great on a project for Cage’s birthday, and musician. ody were taken out. This created a on the tune “There Will Never Be hopes to see more performances. Whiting and Dierlam asked fel- difficult form of a 10-bar blues for Another You.” His use of space, low students to compose works 10 opinions & editorials 12 Oct. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN

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Cultivating student-led prestige An election spoiled

By Alan Duff Since the arrival of Governor Mitt Romney last spring and the visit by First Lady Michelle Columnist ______Obama early this month, Lawrence has drawn more national media attention in the past year ing movies from time to time? than it has for a long time. Events like these remind Lawrentians that this university is a great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock school with much to offer beyond the sidewalk of College Ave. However, the Lawrentian Editorial Holmes stories can be read again and again for enjoyment after Board notes that there was more to the campus impression of these events than just the fact that Spoilers suck. Right after they involved the Presidential campaign. To us, they were exciting because they made Lawrence knowing their spoiler-centric, the midnight release of “Harry Whodunit endings. appear important, valuable, and a special place to be. Potter and The Half-Blood Prince,” We at The Lawrentian believe the Lawrence community loves the feeling of being The same is true for action there was a restaurant along movies. Their endings are most- nationally recognized. Whether through casual conversation or articles in Lawrence Today, flat- I-35 in Texas which replaced its tering rankings in college guidebooks or events like Presidential campaign stopovers, positive ly predictable; we assume the sign’s standard lettering with hero will triumph and the bad press gets people excited about being at Lawrence. the words—warning, spoilers But why do such occurrences fill the campus with pride? guy will be foiled in some clever ahead—“Snape Kills Dumbledore” way. It isn’t a terrible assumption Is it the opportunity to shake the First Lady’s hand, or to stage a brightly colored protest in for the whole Potter-reading front of a Romney’s speech location? Is it the satisfaction of sharing a favorable external rank- to make. But I still watch them, world to see. knowing full well that they have ing of a Lawrence program on Facebook? The Lawrentian Editorial Board believes these events I would have been really mad make us internalize what Lawrence has been telling us ever since we received our first admssions a certain ending because there if I had come across the sign on is a chance I’ll be surprised. Or viewbooks: Lawrence is a prestigious liberal arts college that enhances individual lives through my way back from my Barnes & personal skill development. maybe I just really love action Noble, but I still would have read movies and am lying to myself. The problem is, events like Romney’s stopover and Obama’s speech are all too rare. In the book. That particular scene in many ways, Lawrence prestige appeal is at a relative low, and we at The Lawrentian believe that Look at romance movies if you the book had already been spoiled want another example. it’s a spirit worth cultivating in the student body. for me the previous evening, cour- Looking back in history, Lawrence has been an institution skilled at balancing creativity and So please, don’t use spoilers as tesy of the Internet. an excuse to abstain from reading personal discernment with pursuit of a national reputation. Today, The Lawrentian Editorial I do not think it is okay to Board cautions that some of Lawrence’s approaches to development may hinder our capacity to a good story or watching a good have stories spoiled; however, I television series. Especially if you spread the name of Lawrence’s work. also do not think that if a story For instance, currently, Lawrence skillfully draws on alumni connections to match students think you know the ending. That has a plot point spoiled, it is com- never works out. with jobs and internships in their respective fields. LU-R1, Conservatory¬2, and the Lawrence pletely ruined. If you planned on Scholars program are excellent examples of how Lawrence is utilizing its alumni resources to A word of caution: This idea being entertained by a story, don’t of expectations should never be help current students. While strengthening ties to Lawrence graduates is a worthwhile pursuit, let a few spoilers dissuade you. encouraging students to compete on a national level is essential for developing the university’s applied to real life. They work I’ve seen that kind of reasoning against us. You shouldn’t assume competitive presence. LU-R1 is a prime example of how LU’s top students might not be tak- too many times: Someone has a ing advantage of outside programs because LU-R1s have become such an easy, straightforward just because you know the end of plot point spoiled, so they stop a story that you shouldn’t read it option. caring and decide it was the end Overall, The Lawrentian loves the numerous experiential programs that Lawrence has at all and that applies to the here of a story, not the journey, that and now perfectly. Even if you worked hard to grow in the past few years. But we encourage the university to incentivize nation- assigned value. al competition even as these programs are continually improved. think one candidate will win in But that simply isn’t true. the election, you should still vote. Spoilers have an impact on us Plot twist! because as readers, television So maybe this was just one series fans and moviegoers, we really long, convoluted way of me “Smart” IDs cause controversy are invested in the outcome of the trying to say that everyone should story. It’s upsetting to have any vote for whichever candidate they By Daniel Perret-Goluboff story you’ve put time and interest want and not let any spoiler-ish Staff Writer in spoiled. The opposite is true beliefs or ideas dissuade one from ______beyond the standard identifica- cards—which the district requires as well: When you learn a spoiler voting. Elections aren’t books that tion card. Most notably, they allow students wear around their necks about some book about which you school administrators the ability at all times. Some students have you can flip to the final page or do care it doesn’t even register. movies whose endings to which to remotely track the geographic reportedly become so embold- Furthermore, spoilers can’t Do you remember those you can skip. So go out there and location of any student carrying ened as to place their identifica- really ruin the end of well-written famous commercials that list a vote, don’t assume your candidate the card from school computers. tion cards in inappropriate areas stories. Does knowing the end of time, and then ask the viewer, “Do will win. Not surprisingly, there has to intentionally raise an alert to a movie stop us from re-watch- you know where your children been a decent amount of uproar in the administrators that monitor are?” I don’t remember either, the Northside Independent School their location. For example, male because I was born in the ‘90s. District community as a result of students have begun placing their Nonetheless, it seems as though this. Parents, students and com- cards in the female bathrooms, involuntary transfer of a student expected 112 schools and over the thought process that catalyzed munity members alike feel the pri- then requiring an administrator to is overkill. 100,000 Texan students. We can- those commercials is making a bit vacy of their students and children go in and retrieve the card. Schools do, admittedly, need not expect to foster a culture of of a resurgence in one American is being violated by this tracking According to The Huffington to take increasingly drastic mea- understanding and obedience school district. process. Perhaps even less sur- Post, the district has responded to sures in order to ensure the safe- within our public school students Northside Independent prising is the students’ rebellion the backlash caused by the cards ty and well-being of all of their by making them wear a physical School District of San Antonio, to this Big Brother-esque tech- by threatening to suspend, fine, students. However, we should reminder that they are quickly Texas issued new student ID nology: Students have begun to or involuntarily transfer students ensure safety in a way that does becoming a number in the eyes of cards to their pupils this week refuse to carry their identification who refuse to wear their cards at not infringe too greatly upon stu- their superiors. which came with some astonish- cards. Shocking, right? all times through the school day. dents’ personal liberties and free- ing features. The new identifica- Since the program’s launch on I suppose that the school district doms. Perhaps I’m wrong, and tion cards, dubbed colloquially as Oct.1, students have gone so far as needs to be able to institute poli- this is for the best—we shall find “smart” IDs, hold capabilities far to throw away their identification cies to inspire obedience, but the out when the program reaches its

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That was LU The line starts over there continued from page 3 One comment from a member of the Class of 1949 is telling: “I have By Emily Nordin A Basic Survival Guide for learned more about questions Staff Writer thelowing: Queue: better option, high heels or sneak- which have always bothered me ______ers? Lawrence upperclassmen were than in any other course.” 5) Network. Be friendly to rivaled by “three hundred and The program, despite a brief 1) Don’t voice your sarcastic people in authority—security fifty freshmen who studied hard- hiatus in the 1970s, has proven er than freshmen had ever been Ever wonder how much time comments out loud. As tempting guards, event staff, the maître d’, to be one of the defining features known to study before.” you spend in line? According to a as it may be to give your acer- stewardesses, etc. They have the of a Lawrence education, even for Only eight percent of fresh- National Public Radio interview bic opinion of the chump holding ability to help you, or make your those who may not have quantita- men—nineteen students—sur- with line expert Richard Larson— up the line, you run the risk of life completely miserable as you tively performed well. veyed said that they were “not a.k.a. “Dr. Queue”—the average appearing rude. With that said, wait. With this, make sure your A freshman who received a glad” to have taken Freshman American spends two to three feel free to think of potential cute younger sibling is visible at “D” told Waples that “my grades Studies. The report also noted the years of their life in line. quips. It will keep you amused and all times. Their preciousness may may not have shown that I have beginning of a trend that many At first this may seem like a save your sanity. “Cut the chitchat just get you to the head of the line learned much, but grades can’t of us have noticed in conversa- shocking statistic, but upon fur- Grandma, save it for bingo night!” faster. show just what real knowledge I tion with our dissatisfied peers. Of ther reflection, you shouldn’t 2) Plan ahead. If you know 6) Act like a cow. When all else have gained this first year of col- those unhappy with the Freshman be so surprised. Think about all you’re going to be stuck waiting fails, zone out in line and mind- lege...” Studies program, about half had the lines you stand in every day. in line, bring supplies with you lessly shuffle your feet forward as “Thank you for Freshman received D’s or F’s in the course. There’s a line to get your food in like food, a drink, a book, your if you were—pardon the dairy ref- Studies.” Praise, however, was effusive. Andrew Commons, a line to enter/ cellphone, your iPod, etc. Caution: erence—a heifer on its way to be exit your classroom, a line to get Make sure these things will actu- milked. Sometimes it’s just easier Specht Pages your Michelle Obama tickets—the ally keep you entertained. Plato’s to let the line make the decisions “It was the bow for David list goes on and on, and that’s only “The Republic” might not be the for you. continued from page 3 Becker’s viola” - Kevin Specht, at Lawrence. best option. In conclusion, waiting in line Columnist Out in the real world, the num- 3) Go to the bathroom ahead is a fact of life, an onerous fact of “A student or students put it ber of lines one could potentially of time. Obviously, if you’re going life. However, after reading this original Main Hall burned down. up as a joke, like a piece of artwork stand in is mind numbing. And to be stuck waiting in line for survival guide, I hope that you Or maybe it was the original cha- or something. It was already there speaking of mind numbing, a line a while, make sure you start off approach your next queue with pel organ. Actually it’s definite- when I came in 2008. Apparently, can be rather dull, not to men- with an empty tank. It would be a can-do attitude. Or, at the very ly from the organ construction.” no one ever bothered to take it tion dangerous —- but add a heat a shame to lose that spot in line. least, I hope that I’ve given you -Kristin Olson, Connie down, so now it is just a part of the wave, a few screaming babies, a 4) Wear decent footwear. something to think about the next “It was from when the chapel stairwell art scene. I personally person who can’t make change, Waiting in line is not for the faint time you’re in line. had pews in it from its church think it is hilarious, so I’ve just left and a line can turn ugly fast. of heart. You could potentially be service days. I think.” - Patrick it there.” - Brian Pertl, Dean of the Thereby, I have drafted the fol- on your feet for hours; what’s the Marschke, Percussionist Conservatory “It was a paddle, kind of like So there you have it. To a Locker Room the ones fraternities and sorori- casual observer this plank may continued from page 5 and he watches bear grills. that the island looked great with ties used. Anyone who performed be nothing more than an out-of- Senior, Simon Newsom would his graffiti art. there had to be hazed with it, but place building material, but we provide the team with something The two most vital teammates now it’s just there as part of the and all future Lawrentians will to talk about: his horrible shots to have on a stranded island go history. And as a threat to anyone always regard it with awe and petition for that food supply as and unnecessary plays. Aslett is a to two of the many seniors of the who doesn’t perform well.” - Jesse wonder. Next time you’re near the he is allergic. Sophomore train- toss up. He is a Chatty Kathy so he team- Colin Potts and Karl Mayer. Kearns LMC, take a minute to ponder the er Kelton Jenkins would provide would be good for conversation, While Potts is an Eagle Scout and “It’s the first president’s wood. origins of this piece of Lawrence medicine and water, while senior but might be too busy styling his could build an apparatus to get Just say it.” - Mike Mangian, Cross University history and mystery. manager Richie Foreman would fohawk. Freshman, Aaron Sutton the team off the island, Mayer Country Runner pick up things around the island doesn’t say anything, and we all could locate and identify all of for the team to survive. Junior, know everyone likes a little me- the constellations and could com- Men’s soccer Daniel O’Mahoney would make time every once in a while. Junior, municate with the native animal continued from page 4 The win places Lawrence fourth sure the team had a good time, Charlie Mann would make sure species. in the MWC, just behind (4-2-0 Dogtooth MWC) Beloit. continued from page 8 mention of its sexual content. over implementation. The idea is The Vikings face (3-7-1, 1-4-1 There are multiple very explicit brilliant, if slightly underdevel- ing defensive play led the Vikings MWC) Ripon on the road at 3:30 sex scenes in this movie, but none oped, but none of the other ele- to a 1-0 victory. Once again, the p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Ripon of them seemed to particularly ments of the film can ever really Vikings overwhelmed the shot has struggled mightily in their last age of cheaply available, high- shock me, though they transpar- rise“Dogtooth” up to match isit. streaming on margin (10-2) in the second half. four games with only one goal quality digital cinematography. ently tried to. Netflix indefinitely. In addition, goalkeeper Kevin scored and scoring should be even Lastly, no review of this movie It seems to me that “Dogtooth” Aslett earned his second shut- tougher to come by against the would be complete without a suffers from a plight of ambition out in conference, as Lawrence Vikings. Guest Bartenders at the VR: October 2012 improved to (6-5-1, 3-2-1 MWC). Cross country Oct 17th: Spanish Department: Gabriel Eljaiek-Rodriguez, Madera Allan Oct 24th: Philosophy Dept: Mark Phelan, Ben Chan continued from page 5 adding to a strong team dynamic Oct 31st: Halloween! Helen Boyd-Kramer and Rachel Crowl for the Vikings. Stevens noted, “It

was really great to see so many Weekly schedule of Events: his time of 26:43 and freshman of the old runners as well as peo- ple from campus supporting the Tuesday- Tall Boy Tuesdays + Karaoke Jonah Laursen nabbed fourth with the a time of 26:51. Rounding out the meet; we had a great time running Wednesday- Happy Hour (4:30-8pm) + Guest bartenders for our peers.” Thursday- TriVR, hosted by Kate Allison and Ellie Crean scoring for the Vikings was junior VIKING Next week, the Vikings will Friday- Live Music: Dan Thoresen, who had a fantastic ROOM travel to UW-Oshkosh to com- 10/12 Jon E. Erkkilä race personally and finished with pete in the Brooks Invitational—a 10/19 Intergalactic Open Space Funk Jam - a time of 27:35. 10/26 And How! The meet itself was quite a highly competitive race that 11/09 Dilla Gents success, with both Lawrence attracts teams from all over the 11/16 Salsa Manzana teams representing themselves country. There will also be some VR well at their home meet. Many teams from the conference there alumni of the team were able to to offer some stiff competition to make it back for the race as well, the Vikings. The opinions expressed “Gohan, from the Dragon “Ren & Stimpy” in this section are those Ball series.” of the students, faculty -Allie Williams -Badger Forrest-Blincoe and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. The “Betty-Boop.” “Huey, from ‘The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their -David Nnah Boondocks.’” own opinions using the -Septima Kulee parameters outlined in the masthead. 12 listings 12 Oct. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN

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LUCC Update: Week 5 Term 1

There will be a General Council meeting on Monday, October 15th at 430 pm. We will meet in the Esch-Hurvis room on the 2nd floor WCC. ALL are welcome, please come and share your thoughts and opinions with us!

Budget request and re-recognition request forms are now available online at the LUCC website.

There are still committee positions to fill! If you’re looking for a way to make a difference here at Lawrence, please consider applying for a committee position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and are available on the LUCC website, as well as on the 4th floor WCC. Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off in Campus Life or the LUCC offices.

New Student Organizations and their contacts: To Write Love On Her Arms - Gina Torcasso LU BAILE - Jazmin Padilla LU SHAKTHI - Gintu Kottarathil Lu Mock Trial – Mishal Ayaz Critical Thinkers, Humanists, and Unbelievers at Lawrence University - Alexa Blumenstock Melee Dance Troupe - Kathryn Melchior Lu Sign Language Club - Maria Gracia Rojas