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The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the author. - - ---- - .- - --,.--,...., MONDAY, OOOBER 22, 2012 NEW LONDON, CONNEGICUT VOLUME XCVI ' ~SLE 3 A Freshman's Perspective on Fall Weekend #Swag:An Interview with Justin Bieber@ Conn MIA KOLOMATSKY CONTRIBUTOR If you haven't noticed, Conn and its departments are really into Twit- ter these days. @ConnCollegeLive posts menus, events and announce- ments, but a new anonymous Twitter account chronicles the daily life of a famous, superstar freshman. We're talking about none other than Justin Bieber '16 who seems to be attract- ing the attention of his peers using the Twitter handle @Bieberatconn. The College Voice got a chance to hear from Bieber himself in more than 140 characters. LAURA CAIANCIOLO MK: What Is your favorite place STEPHANIE REEVES smiles, and people seemed to be in hap- on Tempel Green (with beloved Camel College with a sunny day and a relaxing to chili on campus and why? The CONTRIBUTOR pier, lighter spirits. cookies for dessert, of course), soon fol- brunch before seeing the families off. swag goes wherever you go, so we The day closed with a cappella con- lowed by Harvestfest activities put on Overall, Fall Weekend was a true sen- need to know which bangout spots Autumn is a beautiful season. It is certs and a performance of the Theater by the Student Activities Council. sation with about 2,000 visitors, family, are cool! filled with apple cider, cozy sweaters, Department's "Q Brothers Shakespeare There must have been at least fifty and alums coming to visit the campus. JB: I really love the new part of new beginnings, pumpkin outings and Project: A Hip Hop Experience," a mod- tables crammed together underneath It is wonderful to see families come to- New London Hall where the view is feelings of warmth, The glow of sum- ern take on the Romeo & Juliet tragedy. the big, white tent during Harvestfest gether from allover the United States, gorgeous. Like the one I see in the mer lingers, but the anticipation of mul- Charlotte Weber, one of the cast - featuring clubs ranging from Ski and and even the world at large; it is easy mirror every morning. When I'm not ticolored leaves and snow trumps the members of "Q Brothers" said of the ex- Rugby to Tae Kwon Do and Gaming. to become wrapped up in our own busy gettin' my .study on, I chill at Ruane's summertime light, We are lucky that perience, "The combination of learning With an array of food, Camel parapher- lives - Fall Weekend reminds us of the Den. Coffee Grounds is too hipster for Fall Weekend happened to occur in the an entirely new acting technique, four nalia and apparel, everyone wanted to more important things. the Biebs. midst of such resurgence - it is a time to incredibly talented and motivated direc- get a chance to peek their noses in. Most President Lee Higdon said, "I always celebrate past successes, but more im- tors, ownership over an amazing script pitched in to help run tables and buy look forward to Fall Weekend because MK: Has being at Conn inspired portantly a time to look forward to all and everyone's willingness to jump into merchandise - people were more than it brings together all members of our you to write any new singles? Do that is yet to come. The year has only whatever was thrown at us made for a willing to give their time and effort on community - 'students, parents, alumni, you think there might be a new al- begun; there is much to do and be thank- magical experience unlike any other such autiful daL . faculty and staff - to enjoy a broad array ..bll!!!- tomim:_o.YlJk!!lgted to your rf, production I've ever been a part of." It . The eveniiig"Oillled -witli a cappel a orevents, lectures, petfomIances, ex- «me here? Fall Weekend began on Friday, Octo- was indeed a performance to remember. concerts, another performance of "Q hibits, athletics contests and, of course, JB: Actually, there won't be any ber 5 with registration and open classes The next day held an energetic hum in Brothers," a showing of the popular Pix- Harvestfest. It gives us an opportunity singles left after I leave this place. If for parents, It was a relaxing day, with the air. There were opportunities to meet ar film, "Up", an Irish Music Ensemble to showcase our beautiful campus and you know what I mean ... parents and students milling around with professors, sit in on lectures, watch concert, and an alumni dance. It was a the myriad components of a Connecti- Selena, if you're reading this, JK campus, happy to reunite with fam- athletic games and hear President Hig- late night, and Sunday morning came cut College education that make this in- LOL. ily after time apart, There weie many don speak. There was a picnic for lunch quickly, greeting the students of Conn stitution so distinctive." • CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 Connected Living: Your Grandma Has a Social Life SAMANTHA GRAINGER SHUBA age with the help of this service. necessarily a bad thing, but I person- CONTRIBUTOR After hearing about this site, I called ally believe that staying social is a my grandmother, Suzanne Grainger very important part of a person's qual- Recently, there has been talk of a '56 to see what she thought. ity of life. "Facebook for the Elderly," called "VIe want to connect with people- For some of us "young'uns," it may Connected Living. Unfortunately, I our own age, with our interests, in the be difficult and even a little weird am here to tell you that what you have hopes of making new friends," she to envision our grandparents. using heard is incorrect when it comes to said. Facebook, other social media sites or this specific site. After the death of my beloved even dating sites. I would point out, Connected Living is actually a ser- grandfather in 2009, it was incred- however, that life, especially social vice catering to those who are elderly ibly important to my grandmother to life, does not just abruptly end after and are in nursing homes. Their mis- maintain an active social lifestyle. aperson's fifty-fifth birthday. Accord- sion as taken from their website, is Luckily, she is incredibly technologi- ,-ing to my grandmother, her life had to "bring the extraordinary benefits cally savvy with email and could even, just begun. And with the conversion of leading a connected life to entire Skype when one of my cousins was of a lot of social interaction to online populations who were left behind the abroad in Costa Rica. However, for venues, it is unrealistic to expect our digital divide." For those of us who many older people who lose spouses, grandparents not to grow and change moan and groan about our parents starting over can be difficult. with the times, Some may not want or grandparents inability to join the "It used to be such a terrible thing to, but then again, I am eighteen and I "digital age," here is the opportunity to go online for a date. It doesn't have refuse to use Instagrarn, so what does to bridge that gap. The Connected the stigma that it used to," Grainger that say about me? It is all a matter of Living service teaches elderly cli- said. personal choice. ents how to interact online via email, That is what makes Connected Liv- "But I'd still be wary of commu- Faceoook, online dating and more. ing such an important company. The nication with people you meet on Nvfonly can Connected Living help website says that it "improves the a website," was. my grandmother's ,them communicate with family that quality of life for seniors." I am not closing piece of advice, She's always may live far away, but they may also sure if the fact that there are nineteen right, isn't she? find ways to meet people their own million seniors that are not online is CAROLINE DYLAG On SuperPACS Project rePLAY Point/Counterpoint Chinese Art & Naked Art Culture Editor-in-Chief Meredith Boyle One student's project to restore Voice editors duke it out: argu- Acclaimed artist Zhang Hongtu An up-close and personal look discusses the one issue in this and replace pianos in the residence ing over who won the most speaks to students about culture, at club soccer's traditional nude election that may just reach halls. recent presidential debate. censorship and craft. calendars. across the aisle. .ARTS - EDITORIALS - 2 NEWS - 4 OPINIONS - 6· q SPORTS - 12 .. -------------------- __ ---..----- .. 4IlI EDITORiAlS· 2 -Editorials OCTOBER 22, 2012 THE COLLEGE voce Editorial THE COLLEGE VOICE "The views and .. ODS expressed in 1'h£ College Ibice are strictly those of stu- dent authon and;: of Conneeticut College. All content and editonal decisions Normally, Voice editorials discuss The Super PAC was born of two 2010 with. These include legalizing same-sex remain in the bands of !he students; neither tbe College's ~strauon no.