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Rawson to the Rescue Bistro’s Head Supervisor Receives Sodexo’s Presidential Citation
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Mass. Gubernatorial Election in Review By Scott Levine & Kate Summers copy editor, scarlet staff
It seemed as though the result of the Massachusetts gubernatorial election would not be determined until the morning after election day. However, after extensive projection, it was concluded at approximately 1 a.m. by the Associated Press and NBC News that Charlie Baker (R) had defeated Martha Coakley (D). Baker garnered the most sup-
port from voters partially because of his esteemed reputation as CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. He helped get Harvard Pilgrim back on track, and has claimed that many aspects of Massachusetts government also need to be reoriented. He has promised to implement the managerial skills he used at Harvard Pilgrim to help on Beacon Hill. Coakley emphasized welfare reform, saying, “I don’t want anyone to go hungry.” She also highlighted edu-
cation. Many of her speeches centered around promises to do her best to give all Massachusetts children the opportunity to thrive academically. Despite the fact that Baker was declared the winner the night of the election, Coakley did not concede until the morning so that she could wait for the final vote tally. “Getting this right was much more important than getcontinued on page 3
Former Poet Laureate Visits Clark An Evening With Natasha Trethewey photo by celine manneville
(from left to right) Heather Vaillette, David Bateman, Melissa Rawson, Leonard Riccio, Paul Wykes, and Mary Attenweiler
By Ethan Giles sports editor
Melissa Rawson started working at Clark making omelettes in the cafeteria. Now, 18 years later, she is the Head Supervisor of The Bistro, mother of four daughters, and a life-saver.
Rawson received Sodexo’s Presidential Citation, the company’s highest award, on Thursday, October 30 for performing a life-saving act. While Rawson was catering the Fall continued on page 3
By Matt Emmer living arts editor
The crowd that converged in Atwood Hall on Tuesday, November 4 was a blend of students, faculty, and visitors, all gathered to hear an impassioned reading from former United States Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey. Indeed, the audience, which seemed to reflect the full diversity of the Clark and Main South communities, came together over the power of poetry.
After a brief and insightful introduction from Amy Richter, Director of the Higgins School of Humanities, the poet took the stage to rapturous applause. She began by familiarizing the audience with Trethewey’s background. Trethewey’s work is largely inspired from her experience growing up in an interracial family in Mississippi at a time when such relationships were illegal. Her black mother and white father, also a poet, figure heavily in several of the pieces she
chose to read during her hour-long presentation. Many of her poems focus on a sense of fractured identity, whether based on race, gender, or geography. Her latest work, 2012’s Thrall, was, like most of her work, “inspired by asking a particular question of history.” The book was spurred by her memories of childhood discussions with her father continued on page 11
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CORRECTIONS • Last week’s article “Clarkies on the Road” was mistakenly attributed to Beatrice Misher. It was actually written by Kate Summers. • Last week, The Scarlet reported that Choices, a student organization which serves as a sexual health resource, sells birth control. This is incomplete information, as they only sell barrier methods. Additionally, the article reported that everything in the office is sold on a donation basis, whereas only some items (condoms and lubricant, as well as anything in the “free bin”) are sold on a donation basis—other items have fixed prices. Income from these sales, in addition to Choices’ own fundraising and the funding sources that last week’s article mentioned, keep the office afloat.
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Kick-Off at President Angel’s house this past August, she noticed a Clark staff member choking on a shish kebab. Rawson immediately jumped into action and performed the Heimlich maneuver on the staff member, successfully forcing the shish kebab out of her throat. Rawson felt that she “had to react” when she saw the staff member choking. After saving the person’s life, Rawson acted as if nothing happened. “I just gave [the staff member] their keys back,” she said. “I told my boss, she made a big deal, but I just wanted to get back to work.” Most of the Dining Hall and Bistro staff, Sodexo District Manager Mary Attenweiler, Sodexo Regional
Vice President of Campus David Bateman, and Sodexo Senior Vice President of North America Operations Leonard Riccio attended the event. Rawson’s parents and children were also present; her mother Vivian Rawson is Clark’s Dining Room Manager, and her daughter Summer works for Clark Dining Services as well. The ceremony began with Heather Vaillette, General Manager of Dining Services, recapping Rawson’s heroic deed. Vaillette thanked Rawson for her work, and called her “[her] rock in The Bistro.” She ended her speech by handing Rawson the Presidential Citation certificate, along with a charm bracelet that featured “wisdom,” “compassion,” and “destiny” charms. Vaillette explained that Rawson displays wisdom and
compassion on a daily basis, and destiny “placed her in the right place at the right time” to save the staff member’s life. After Vaillette’s speech, Bateman lauded Rawson for her excellent service and her incredible act. Riccio followed Bateman by praising Rawson as well, telling her that Sodexo Chief Executive Officer Michel Landel heard about her life-saving act and “wants to wish [her] well.” Rawson closed the event by thanking everyone in attendance and stating how much she loves working at Clark. Melissa’s parents were very proud of her daughter and not at all surprised by her actions. “She’s always doing something miraculous,” her father said, “I knew she had it in her…she’s a wonder.”
was about women. She spoke about how she was lucky to go to Williams College and law school. She spoke about her mother who never had the chance to go to college. She made a call to all women, “throw your hat in the ring. Lean in and follow your dreams. And if you don’t win the race or succeed the first time around, get back in the arena.” To begin his speech after being declared the winner of the election, Baker said “Thank you,” seven times. His gratitude did not taper off as his speech went on, “I want to thank the elected and appointed officials, especially the elected officials, state government, democrats, independents, and republicans who came out and
endorsed our vision for Massachusetts, and endorsed our campaign,” he said. “It’s easy to do the obvious thing. It’s not so easy to do the thing that no one expects, and many of these people stepped out on our behalf, before people knew whether we could win or lose.” “We always knew that our vision to make this state great and improve our economy, close that achievement gap in education, and bring the kind of fiscal discipline and balance to Beacon Hill and bipartisanship that so many people responded to over the course of this campaign was the right way to go,” said Baker. “And tonight, the voters said yes.”
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ting it quickly,” she said. Coakley plans to keep Baker to his word on the issues he campaigned on. “I told him I am going to hold him to his campaign promises because I have his cellphone number,” she said, “So he will be hearing from me.” Coakley hopes that people across Massachusetts will work to keep the state moving forward. “I am so proud to be a democrat in Massachusetts. In a state that cares about it’s people. We are not only Boston Strong, Massachusetts Strong. We are Massachusetts resilient,” she said to a crowd of supporters. A main point of Coakley’s speech
Clark’s Annual Clothing Drive a Continued Success By Dalton Phillips contributing writer
Each year, around Halloween, students of all years gather at the Kneller and strip down in the frigid autumn air. Some wear costumes, others just a simple pair of shorts. A few bold members take it all the way to the minimum amount of legallyappropriate clothing; all are here for Clark’s Nearly Naked Mile. Since its establishment five years ago, the event has quickly become one of the university’s quirkier traditions. Hosted by the Student Alumni Relations Committee, the setup is well-staffed and inviting, featuring a DJ, custom wristbands, and an assortment of cookies and beverages for weary racers. At the start, members donate articles of clothing as an entrance fee of sorts. These clothes are collected and brought to Jeremiah’s Inn, a Worcester social model recovery program for men. The clothing will then be distributed to needy citizens. “That’s what makes The Nearly Naked Mile so great,” said Dan Diez (‘15), three-time veteran of the event. “It’s something you don’t see everyday and people have a lot of fun doing it, all the while contributing to a good cause.” This year’s clothing drive was particularly bountiful thanks to the arrival of Clark alum David Roth. In each hand he carried two enormous bags, containing hundreds of warm winter items.The gifts were donated
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by his local nonprofit Warmer Winters, and his contribution, paired with the clothing from thirty or so racers, resulted in one of largest donations the event has ever received. Once the race itself actually began, the motley crew of joggers made their way through campus in a convoluted loop, marked at every turn by signs and cheery volunteers. The air was a crisp 47 degrees, and even a few bystanders found themselves a little chilled. For the nearly naked runners, the start of the race was a welcome relief. First through third-place finishers were awarded prizes such as t-shirts and hats, effectively receiving clothing for winning a race in which they donated clothes to enter. Overall, it seemed like a classic Clark proceeding, with lots of positive people gathering together to do something unusual for a good cause. More than that, it provided an opportunity to experience the unforgiving New England weather without the comforts of a privileged lifestyle–a new perspective on something often overlooked. With or without clothes, Clark students strive to make a difference, and everyone is encouraged to come out next year and participate again.
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Take Back the Tap How Five Students Are Making a Real Difference on Campus By Dalton Phillips contributing writer
Challenge convention, change our world. The familiar university motto rings throughout campus, urging students to make a difference by thinking creatively and stepping away from the established order. Often this motto is met by sarcasm, or ignored until after graduation when jobs make real-world differences. However, in some cases, those words are taken to heart from day one, and those passionate about a cause strive to implement change here in our own community. No group better embodies this gogetter attitude than Take Back the Tap, an initiative fighting to eliminate the sale of plastic water bottles on campus. With help from the Student Sustainability Fund (SSF), this dedicated group of students has already taken steps to ensure a more environmentally friendly campus. And despite how much they have already accomplished, it seems they are just getting started. Plans began two years ago when a couple of Clarkies recognized a problem and decided to take matters into their own hands. The initiative was simple: to ban the sale of plastic bottles. These bottles, an ecological disaster which produce and a mountain of waste, are thought of as a cheap and disposable but a necessary evil due to the lack of available clean water alternatives. This is where Take Back the Tap came in, receiving a grant from SSF that was matched by Physical Plant, allowing them to install 10 new fountains and water bottle filling stations in the fall of last year. Additionally, the funds went to purchasing 500 assorted Nalgene and Klean Kanteen reusable bottles that were then sold to the community at a subsidized price. These additions provided a practical and environmental way for students and faculty to access fresh drinking water without having to resort to cruder methods. Despite these strides in the right
direction, Clark administration isn’t quite ready to enact a ban until filling station accessibility becomes more widespread. Their concern is that customers at on-campus dining locations will simply choose a sugary soda beverage instead of finding a filling station should plastic bottles be removed from the shelves. This setback, while unfortunate, has only further motivated the Tap Team, who plan on enacting even more change to help the cause. “Right now we’re looking to get more money for more water bottles and more filling stations. What we’ve heard from administration is that we still need to have more water options available throughout campus,” said Mikayla Bobrow (‘15), one of the original founders of Take Back the Tap. Current plans include reapplying for the grant in hopes of erecting more stations and doing outreach to inform and involve the rest of the community. In November a screening of the movie Tapped will be shown, which highlights the environmental and social impacts of manufacturing plastic bottles. The event will raise awareness for the cause and provide an opportunity for students to purchase reusable bottles at a reduced price. As of now, the primary objective of the group is to raise awareness, trying to incite campus-wide action. They understand that the administration is far more likely to reconsider their position if it become apparent the student body demands change. “This should be a whole community university effort, it can’t just happen with the five of us.” Bobrow urges. “This is a big issue that I think a lot of people are passionate about and would be on board with if they knew.” Meanwhile, the work of Bobrow and the rest of Take Back the Tap will not cease, bettering campus for the future. This progress represents exactly the type of big-picture attitude Clark encourages, and the institution should be proud knowing the caliber of student it fosters within its borders.
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Inside Harrington House
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By Sarah Cramer executive editor
Located at 130 Woodland Street, the Francis A. Harrington House (commonly referred to as Harrington House) has served as the home of Clark presidents since 1996. Almost one hundred years before Clark acquired the Queen Anne Victorian, prominent Worcester clothier George C. Bryant built the house for his family in 1898. At the time, Woodland Street boasted sprawling mansions owned by upper-middle class families, most of whom worked in management during the heyday of Worcester’s industrial revolution. Bryant and his family vacated the home in 1931, as most wealthy Worcester residents were fleeing to the suburbs as immigrants and working-class families flooded the neighborhood. The mansion was then converted into seven apart-
ments, which Clark graduate students mostly occupied until 1995, when Clark acquired the house. From 1972 to 1996, Clark presidents and their families lived 1.5 miles away in a mansion at 80 Williams Street. The home, now owned by Becker College, sits near Elm Park. The relocation of the president’s house to Woodland Street was an important component of former Clark President Richard Traina’s vision for a partnership between the university and the community. Jack Foley, Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and Campus Services, worked with Traina for 15 of the 16 years of his presidency, which spanned from 1984 to 2000. Foley said that Traina was “the architect for [Clark’s] work in the neighborhood.” Under Traina’s direction, in 1995, Clark established the University Park Partnership, a strategic plan for community and university
collaboration to revitalize the Main South neighborhood. Foley described the partnership as “an alignment of enlightened self-interest. It’s in Clark’s self-interest for this neighborhood to be stronger, but it’s also in your best interest if you live here, or you own property here, or you have a business here.” One proposed element of the partnership was the acquisition of properties located within “The Campus Perimeter,” the immediate boundary of Clark’s campus approximated by Beaver, Florence, Charlotte, Woodland, Hawthorne, and Main Streets. Many of the properties on the perimeter were dilapidated as a result of absent landlords. Clark acquired and rehabilitated over twenty such homes, including multiple properties on Woodland Street. The university sought to restore the row of crumbling continued on page 5
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Victorians to their former glory, and ultimately use them to house both students and academic departments. Shortly thereafter, 130 Woodland Street was chosen as the new house of the university president. Clark President David Angel said that Traina realized that “It didn’t make any sense for Clark to be saying, ‘We’re in some sense linking our future to this neighborhood,’ and for the president to live a couple of miles away.” Foley concurred, adding, “It really was a statement made by the university, especially by the president, that we’re serious about this [partnership]. That we’re committed in the long term in this effort here.” The home of the university president not only serves as living quarters for the president and his family, but also as a function space for eighty to one hundred events every year, some of which may have as many as two hundred attendees. In order to fulfill such requirements, the mansion at 130 Woodland Street needed significant renovations. Two deteriorated mansions, each on either side of the house, were knocked down, making room to build a carriage house extension on the original mansion, as well as a driveway and green space. The renovations preserved the traditional architecture, making the building far more structurally sound, but also added what President Angel calls “modern vibes,” as seen in the kitchen and select furniture and light fixtures. A $700,000 contribution from the Francis A. and Jacqueline H. Harrington Foundation made the renovations possible, as well as determined the house’s namesake. A Worcester native and active community member, Francis A. Harrington served on Clark’s Board of Trustees for seven years, and became an honorary trustee in 1973. He shared Traina’s vision of revitalizing the neighborhood, and his son Jim Harrington described him as “one of the most adamant of municipal patriots.”
According to President Angel, Traina and his wife Polly “revelled” in their 1996 move to the Francis A. Harrington House. They delighted in entertaining at the house and threw two huge holiday parties every year: One for Clark faculty and staff, and one for the rest of the community. The holiday parties remain an annual tradition, though they recently relocated to a festively decorated Academic Commons in an attempt to accommodate more people. President Angel shares Traina’s enthusiasm for the house and the commitment to the partnership that it represents. Foley said, “We’ve been fortunate that in the three presidents we’ve had since that time, they have all embraced this work...You need the leadership of the president.” President Angel especially appreciates the proximity to the students that the Harrington House affords. “I think people who become presidents at Clark, we choose to become presidents here because we’re in the student business...And it’s that kind of humanity to the social fabric of this place that I think is very energizing,” he said. While he did admit that it can get noisy late at night on the weekends, he called it “an amusement rather than a negative.” One of President Angel’s favorite memories of the Harrington House actually belongs to John Bassett, his predecessor as president. When the Boston Red Sox won the American League Championship Series in 2004, students stormed the house. Bassett, an avid baseball fan, told them that if the Red Sox won the World Series, they could come back for cider and doughnuts. Sure enough, when the Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series one week later, Bassett and his wife handed out cider and doughnuts to the several hundred students crowding their house and lawn. President Angel said, “I know that was a really magical moment for [Bassett]. It’s just small touches like that that kind of humanize what we do around the university, that I think are very important for us.”
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(clockwise from top left) The formal dining room; the hallway connecting the original mansion to the carriage house, featuring paintings from Clark’s art collection; President Angel and the author in the main room of the carriage house.
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President Angel’s favorite room in the house, where he sits every morning to drink tea and read British newspapers.
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International Background BY MEHR GUNAWARDENA To pay back their international financial bailout in 2010, the Republic of Ireland increased water taxes last month. In retaliation, tens of thousands of people have taken part in a nationwide protest. This was the largest ever mass protest over Irish government policy. Even though the Irish police were not able to provide an official estimate of the numbers present at the protest and marches across the state, the Irish broadcaster, RTÉ, reported that more than 120,000 people attended the demonstrations on Saturday. Approximately 20 protests were choreographed in Dublin, attracting a crowd of about 10,000, who gathered in front of the General Post Office (GPO), located in the city centre. Including this, 100 separate demonstrations were also orchestrated in towns and cities. The international financial bailout was a deal concocted up by the Irish government, the European Union, and the IMF (International Monetary fund). The bailout for the Irish Republic is worth about 85 billion euros ($113 billion). The deal will ensure that 35 billion euros would go towards the Irish banking system and the remaining 50 billion euros to assist the government’s day-to-day expenditure. The interest rate that accompanied the loan was of 5.83 percent, above the 5.2 percent paid by Greece for its bailout. Regardless, the Irish PM Brian Cowen claims it was the “best deal for Ireland.” In 2015, the loan is to be repaid, thus creating the urgency for the government to accumulate the funds. Moreover,
as a consequence, the tap water in the Republic of Ireland, which until now has been free, will be charged for as an austerity measure. Regardless of Ireland’s rainfall and abundance of water, its financial drought caused its water infrastructure to fall short of international standards. In Boyle, Roscommon County, west of Ireland, tap water must be boiled before consumption, or bottle -bought. It is curious considering the water reserves in this area are crystal clear, while the wateris undrinkable. But it is not contaminated—at the reservoir it is drinkable—the pipelines and bacteria are what the out-of-date treatment plants cannot purify. However, the Irish people are more than just a little discontented. This is a result of confusion and annoyance, as people do not understand why the government is unable to invest money in improving the water infrastructure. The country has enough water for the whole of Europe, and as such, the government is asking for payment for something that was originally free. As Paul Parsons, a bystander at the protests expresses, “I don’t think the government realizes how much of a burden it would be to the people around this area who are already starched financially—paying tax after tax after tax—and this tax is just one too far,” thus resulting in the mass protest all across the nation, bringing the whole Republic to a stop.
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CUSC in brief By Kate Summers scarlet staff
After public comments, in which audience members greeted Council members, CUSC jumped right into allocating grants. All grants were allocated, with the exception of Vagina Monologues’ request, which will be reviewed next week. The group did not apply for a budget last year, because the co-directors were appointed too late. Vagina Monologues requested $100 for food, $1,500 for equipment, and $900 for other expenses. This would cover the costs for both their production and the events that will be held during V Week. Because the group does not have a budget, they were walking in “Judiciary grey area.” The Judiciary Committee said that it seemed as though the Vagina Monologues was requesting a club budget, which is a violation of the constitution. It was determined that it was not a violation, but because of the grey area, the Judiciary Committee requested to table the issue until next week, when Vagina Monologues could give a more detailed budget breakdown. Secretary Mimi Erlick (‘17) represented CUSC at the Worcester Student Government Association’s meeting. She reported that WooConnect was there as well and plans to use WSGA as a resource. WSGA is working actively on the issue of transportation within the consortium. Joanne Darrigo reminded the Council that if students need to get to another school, for academic reasons, they should contact Jack Foley. Treasurer Lauren Meininger (‘17) has rewritten the bylaw to replace the current Clark Cable Network bylaw and the Council will vote on it next week. President Brittany Klug (‘16), said that the final two candidates for the Dean of the College position would be announced. There will be a forum in the next couple of weeks for students to ask the candidates questions. Klug encouraged students to go, because it is the first time that students will be able to have an input on who become the Dean. Elections Committee reminded the Council that special elections for representatives of transfer students, off-campus housing, and Clarkowned housing, will take place over Thanksgiving break. Petitions to run are due Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. Grants allocated: $1150 Global Scholars Program- Event $500 Zhuoming Tan- EMT Course $300 Concert Band (Chamber Ensembles)- Winter Concert $1000 Variant Dance Troupe- Sweatshirts $941 Northeast North America Regional Competition of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest- Books
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CLARKIE of the WEEK Scarlet: You’re in Concert Band and Jazz Workshop. What do you play and how long have you been playing? Andy: I play the tenor saxophone in both Concert Band and Jazz Workshop. I started playing the saxophone in fourth grade and now it’s junior year, so it’s been like twelve or thirteen years. Jazz Workshop is the jazz band club here and I’m actually the president. Scarlet: What does being the president of Jazz Workshop entail? Andy: A lot of stuff, including dealing with the administration, which can be challenging. Some of our instruments were recently broken into, so I have to deal with fixing them, but we don’t have a budget because of some issues from last year, but of course we still have to fix them. Someone broke our bass drum last week and other things like that have been happening. Other than that, I schedule concerts, work around student leadership, and work with the music department as well, to organize everything.
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Andy Winslow Andy Winslow is a junior majoring in Environmental Science and Policy, with a focus in renewable energies. and a Music Performance minor. He is from Arlington, Massachusetts, and is a talented and dedicated musician, a skilled athlete, and a leader of multiple clubs on campus. He enjoys spending time outdoors and appreciates a good prank.
Scarlet: You’re also the president of the club volleyball team, right? Andy: Yeah! I’m co-captain with Justin Rydziel (’16). In terms of authority, I’m kind of like the first captain, but I’m technically the president and I work with Justin. We’ve been trying to make the volleyball team more serious than it has been in the past. We had practice the day before Halloween, yes, and we’re being stricter about people turning in their forms. We’re having practices where more drills are being done, and it’s more intense. Last year it was kind of more loosey goosey; we were late turning in all of our money to play
in tournaments and stuff, but we’re on top of it this year. Last year we missed the opportunity to play in a preseason tournament, but this year we got into a preseason tournament so we’ll be playing at WPI December 6. We’re probably going to lose a lot, but it’s a good start for the team to see what we’re playing against. In the past it’s been way too relaxed to be really competitive, so we’re hoping to up our game. Scarlet: I’ve also heard that you like to cook. Andy: Yeah, I’m always trying to make real home meals, like that my parents used to make. I’ve asked my parents for a lot of recipes. And I have a student cookbook, which has been pretty cool. The student cookbook has this really good macaroni and cheese recipe that I’ve made a couple times, which you bake in the oven. It has three or four different cheeses you put into it, and it’s really good. One of my favorite recipes is the same one that my mom makes for me when I’ve been away from home for a long time or am about to leave for a long time. It’s called rosemary lemon chicken and it’s a big chicken roast. So I did make that once this year and it was really good. And on weekends, my roommates and I try to make some really nice meals. We’ve made chicken parmesan with broccoli and a baked potato, bacon wrapped pork cubes that we baked with a side of peas, chicken cutlets with rice and broccoli, and we did the rosemary chicken. So that’s been fun actually, we’ve made real dinners and all sat down and ate together, which I know a lot of roommates don’t do. So I have been trying to cook more than I ever have before. Just because, why
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not? Just because you’re not on the meal plan doesn’t mean you have to live on cereal and ramen all the time, which I see some people doing. Scarlet: What did you do this summer? Andy: I was a counselor this summer at my old summer camp in Maine. It’s a backwoods camp for boys that demonstrates old-practice, leave-notrace camping. And we use all wood and canvas canoes that the camp made. They’re not plastic, they’re not metal, they’re made out of wood and canvas. As part of it, I did a 12 day hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail with a group of 13-15 year olds where we hiked about 120 miles. So I’ve done a lot of hiking and camping. The camp is called the Flying Moose Lodge for people ages 10-16, and it’s the type of camp that’s losing popularity, so it’s kind of dying. I went there for seven years, for seven weeks each, and then this summer I was a counselor, and it was cool being on the other end. Scarlet: Do you have anything else to add? Andy: The Jazz Workshop is having a concert Wednesday, December 3 in The Grind at 7 or 7:30. And that Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 is the Combo Concert, also in The Grind. We can play there for free, so we do. Thanks for the interview, Andy!
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Capital Punishment is Simply Unethical By Alex Grayson opinions editor
When I was in sixth grade, there was a gruesome murder in my hometown of Cheshire, Connecticut. On July 23, 2007, two men invaded a home of the Petit family and raped the mother and two daughters. When police arrived, the two men doused the house in gasoline and set the house alight—killing the three women tied up inside. The father, Dr. William Petit, survived the attack. The murders were absolutely abhorrent and they indelibly shook the sleepy community that I call home. The two perpetrators, Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky, were individually tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. However, in April 2012, the state of Connecticut repealed the death penalty. The repeal had an exception in which the death penalty still applied to people who were convicted of committing crimes before the repeal, leaving Hayes and Komisarjevsky in a legal gray area. This meant that if an individual was convicted of murder AFTER the repeal, but murder was committed BEFORE the repeal, said individual could still be sentenced to death. That is exactly what happened to Richard Roszkowski. He shot a 9-year-old Kylie Flannery three times back in 2006, even before the Petit incident. Regardless, he was sentenced to death in June of this year.
The death penalty is a fundamental fixture in the United States justice system, especially considering it has only been abolished in 18 states since its creation. Perhaps it is accurate to say that 32 states practice the death penalty, because three states, including Connecticut, have repealed the death penalty, but with the same aforementioned loophole. As more states repeal the death penalty, it begs the question: Why do we allow it to persist within the United States? If society decides that murder is abhorrent and barbaric, it would stand to reason that when given an opportunity to commit murder, the state would restrain itself. That is to say that the state should not have an “eye for an eye” mentality when dealing with the worst among us. The state has an obligation to remain morally superior to the criminals it punishes. Rather than doing that, the death penalty quite conversely brings the state to the same level (devoid of ethics) as the murderer. Before I continue, it should be noted that my argument against the death penalty concerns itself entirely on an ethical level. I could point to evidence that in California, for example, it costs an annual $184 million to enforce the death penalty, or that at least 4.1 percent of death row inmates are innocent (according to a study released by the National Academy of Sciences), but I don’t need to. We have an obligation as people to support the rights of others even when
doing so isn’t our interest, because it supports our societal welfare. And in doing so we realize that for those who are, for whatever reason, “below” us are still entitled to the same rights as you and me. Above all others is the right to live and have the ability to take agency over ones life, whether or not that person is behind bars. Through the way we view convicted felons we deprive them of their humanity and degrade them to second-class citizens and animals. The death penalty is undoubtedly an implicit decree given to every victim of the death penalty. It states: “You are no longer worthy of the inalienable rights endowed to you by your Creator. Through your actions, you are no longer worthy of life, the most important right to be protected by the state. You are nothing. You are no longer worthy of you humanity.” This is disgusting. By no means should any of our citizens be subjected to such treatment. Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky committed a terrible act but they are still allowed to keep their humanity. Humanity is the one right that should not be forcibly extracted by the government. I do not understand what it is like to have your loved ones taken, as Dr. William Petit did, but that is no reason for the state to do so. The murders that took place in my hometown on July 23, 2007 were indescribably awful and the state of Connecticut should be advised not to in anyway resemble those events.
By Jeremy Levine editor-in-chief
Every Thursday, I leave class and walk across Red Square toward a rehearsal of the Clark University Concert Band. The bells from the church across the street announce the hour as 6 p.m., and the sun shines its near-sunset cheer upon my fellow students and I. This week, and every week thereafter, this will not happen. Daylight Savings Time (DST) has ended. This is bad. DST, bafflingly, allows daylight to last longer in the summer, when there is already an overabundance of sunshine. It’s like running your sprinklers when it’s raining outside (wuddup, Clark University). The sun rose today (Wednesday) at 6:31 a.m. and set at 4:48 p.m. What this means for most college students is that we miss a good chunk of those early morning hours and spend maybe seven or eight (or more, if you’re working on a newspaper) in the dark. According to the US census, the average commute to work for an American adult is 25.4 minutes. This means that the average 9-5 working American has to wake up two hours before they have to leave the house in order to experience the benefits of Standard Time. When they leave work, the sun will already be down. Getting rid of DST is not the answer–that would just cause sunset to be an hour later across the board, fixing approximately zero of these problems. What we should really think about is implementing DST year-round, so that the sun is up at least for people who are on their way home from a standard workday.
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Your Right to Die Should be Respected By Cherie Li contributing writer
Now, people cannot choose to die? Even when they are a threat to society and are willing to die? Frank Van Den Bleeken found guilty of murder and rape, has been sentenced to prison for 30 years. In light of his sentence, he demanded euthanasia due to his eternal torture stemming from his uncontrollable sexual desire. He does not want to continue to live as a threat to society. From a moral perspective, one who has done wrong needs to take responsibility for his or her actions. In many rape and murder cases, taking responsibility means life in prison or the death penalty. Legally, Belgium passed a law 12 years ago to legalize assisted death. Though the law was passed initially to help those who are physically disabled and in immense discomfort, mental illness is more or less equivalent to the turmoil of physical illness. However, in Bleeken’s case, the situation is far more complex. His psychological disorder serves as a means that makes him less culpable for his actions. Bleeken isn’t exactly the same as any other murderer or rapist; he suffers from psychological disorders that prevent him from exercising control over his sexual urges to rape and kill. According to psychiatrists who have followed Bleeken for years, his condition is incurable and he could, therefore, never be released into the general public. One psychiatrist felt that “it was right to grant his euthanasia request despite his despicable crimes committed long ago.” Belgium is a nation that is known to embrace euthanasia, but this case has apparently stirred controversy. In most cases, euthanasia is only granted when the patient is physically ill. But how do we characterize the difference between physical and mental illness? In this case, one with physical ill-
ness is less dangerous than one with mental illness. For someone who is physically ill, he or she can not commit any crime because they are physically incapable even if they have the intention to do so. But Bleeken has the physical strength, intellectual knowledge, and the motivation to do so. Even Bleeken himself had expressed his intention and willingness to commit rape and murder. In an interview, Bleeken’s lawyer, Jos Vander Velpen, expressed Bleeken’s thought on his behalf:” he has clearly said that he didn’t want to leave prison because he didn’t want to risk creating further victims.” Seeing himself as a danger to society, he can “no longer live like that,” Velpen added. There is no moral issue here whether or not proposing death is or is not Bleeken’s personal will. He wants to die. We always talk about how everyone deserves the freedom of choice and respect to individual will. If we deny his will of death, how could we say we will still respect the will of others? The will of death is no different from any other will, thus we should do our best to respect it. Giving consent to assisted death is not murdering someone, it is allowing someone to do what they want to do - which is a freedom of choice all human beings should have. Denying one’s will of death is also against personal will. To live or to die is a decision that should be carefully made, but if someone is determined to die, who are we to say no? Bleeken should be put to death just like Joseph Paul Franklin, Richard Ramirez, Chester Turner, and the dozens of other murderers who were put on death row. In respect to human rights, we shall not deny a man’s will and request to death. We should all have the freedom of choice to stay alive or to die.
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Not Bringing Your Laptop to Class Will Make You Smarter By Jason Vazquez-Li contributing writer
For one, and perhaps most obviously, laptops are distracting. Not that much time out of your day is spent in class. There is plenty of other time to check your Facebook updates or shop for clothing. However, this article isn’t going to be about the different ways technology is keeping you off-track. But it is going to be about the differences between the two note-taking styles we all use during lectures. If you are one of those students that do not come to class equipped with a notebook and a pen, then read on. It is true that laptops allows for more notes to be taken simply because reaching for a key is faster than grasping a pen and moving your hand. But, more is not always better. I can tell you from experience that having copious amounts of notes saved on your hard drive isn’t necessarily useful if the process of recording them is mindless. And that is exactly the problem with taking
notes using laptops. Simply “recording” every detail mentioned by your professor makes it difficult for you to analyze or synthesize the material you’re taking in, which doesn’t lead to much gain. Several studies conducted by Princeton and UCLA professors Pam Mueller and Daniel Oppenheimer involving hundreds of college students have show that note-taking using laptops is found to hinder performance. In one study, it was concluded that taking notes by hand correlated with a stronger conceptual understanding and better integration of the material. Why? Well, since typing is faster, students don’t necessarily have to think about what they’re typing because they have the time to jot everything down. On the other hand, students using a pen and paper don’t have the speed on their side, and therefore have to digest and think about how to best transcribe and reword the information presented. This thinking and active listening aspect is really where the learning happens. One argument that you might make is that in the long run, more
notes are better for reviewing because there’s more information to work with. This is not the case, as proved by Mueller and Oppenheimer. One of their many studies concluded that students who took notes by hand performed better in the long run. This is because a student’s own notes allows for better memory retrieval by reciting the context and contents from the original lecture. Whereas, mindless notetaking doesn’t allow for such retrievals because few connections weren made in the first place. After reading all of this, you might get the impression that there’s only one way of “doing it right.” However, it is important to note that everyone has their own unique style of learning, and by no means should they feel inadequate simply because their approach doesn’t fit with what’s considered most efficient by science. I do think it’s important to give things a try. So if you’re one of those students do bring your laptop to class regularly, then I recommend giving the other approach a try. You might like it. You might not. If you don’t, then there’s nothing to lose.
CINEMA 320 SCHEDULE FOR THE SEMESTER A PICTURE OF YOU (USA 2014; NR) Tuesday Nov 11, @ 7:30PM; Thursday Nov 13, @ 7:30PM; Saturday Nov 15, @ 7:30PM; Sunday Nov 16 @1PM and 2:45PM.
STAND CLEAR OF THE CLOSING DOORS (USA 2014; NR) Tuesday Nov 18, 7:30PM; Friday Nov 21, 7:30PM; Saturday Nov 22 @ 7:30PM; Sunday Nov 23 @ 1PM and 3PM. NOTE: No Thursday show this week. Friday substitutes.
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The Scarlet/Living Arts Lost Voices Uncovering Sexism in the Media By Molly Powers scarlet staff
The patriarchal institutions which founded our society have not disappeared, and their effects are as farreaching as ever. But how does one find where these systems of unbalanced power are at work when their methods are often so subliminal and embedded in our culture? Continuing with Clark’s lecture series on Becoming A Smart Gender Investigator, Professor Cynthia Enloe gave a lecture on October 30 about “How to Conduct Your Own Feminist Investigation of the Media.” Professor Enloe started her lecture by detailing two organized women’s revolts which took place in the 1970’s and which were incredible strides for women in news media. Enloe described how in 1971 the female journalists of The New York Times began to map what gender politics looked like in the newspaper, and in 1972 they brought a suit against the paper and won. It didn’t mean a complete overhaul of how news organizations were run in America, but it did inspire a second revolt in 1973 by the women at Newsweek Magazine. Enloe emphasized the fact that these women were only able to make a plausible case for their discrimination because they gathered data and challenged the gender standards of the time. Change does not happen overnight, it happens gradually, she explained. “Sexism and patriarchy morphs over time,” Enloe remarked in the Q&A portion of the lecture, “so you have to watch it over time.”
Data collecting is a difficult and tedious job, but it is important to have accurate numbers, and it is also important to look at what statistics people are collecting. Many genderspecific data organizations were founded because the largest data centers do not collect enough (or any) data on minorities. The most basic part of being a gender investigator, Enloe instructed, is asking the right questions. If you cannot find data that tells you where the women are at any given time or place, then start wondering who has a stake in not collecting gendered data. The Women’s Media Center released a report on their website entitled “The Status of Women in Media in 2014.” Between October and December of 2013 they examined 27,000 bits of new content in as many news mediums as they could, looking at who was given bylines and on-camera appearances (i.e. who was invited to be “experts” on television). They found that men had 63.4 percent of bylines and on-camera appearances while women had 36.1 percent. “Sometimes 30 percent is right where the sexism or racism kicks in,” said Enloe grimly, because at that point people will feel like they’ve “done enough.” The “experts” who appear on camera are chosen by producers and are introduced as someone whose investigations are trustworthy. But if certain people are never asked to be experts, then there are aspects of their expertise that we never hear. Feminist gender investigators are always interested in what the women are doing in any given situa-
by Tyler Terriault tion because, “women, in all of their diversity, are interesting.” Enloe urged her audience never to lose sight of the fact that they must never lose track of the living, breathing women, and that they must always ask themselves questions about power. “Where is the power, what form does it take, how does it operate and with what consequences?” Who shapes our media? What are the consequences of only hearing a one-sided gender-numb story? Professor Enloe’s lecture was designed to challenge her audience to think critically about the media they consume, to be curious about who telling the news, and from whom are journalists getting their stories. News is more reliable and more interesting when audiences start asking the right questions, and demanding better information.
If I didn’t take Alcohol EDU, I wouldn’t drink so much I caught the acting bug once or twice. Did I take medicine? Heck no. Yu-Gi-Oh plus My Chemical Romance equals me in middle school. I saw a baby squirrel today! Happy First Hibernation, dude! I made ramen for the first time the other day: Boy was that a mess. The gym: where people trade nap time for looking good. (How is that worth it?)
OPEN’s Ball isn’t a Drag Annual Celebration Raises Spirits and Conversation By Kassie Benzing contributing writer
OPEN held their annual Drag Ball last Thursday October 30. Boys were invited to dress in conventional girl’s clothing and girls were invited to dress in conventional boy’s clothing.
The event was open for all Worcester Consortium students and attracted several students from Becker and Worcester State. All the LGBTQ+ communities at the colleges were alerted of the event and President of Becker’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Steven Paine specifically pushed for his club to go to this event.
OPEN President Pinar Barlas (’16) explained that the club wanted the event to not only be fun, but also educational. Students were also invited to come to the weekly OPEN meeting on Wednesday night to talk about awareness of drag and drag continued on page 11
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culture. The e-board did not want the campus to just know what drag was, but felt that the hardships and delights of drag should be showcased as well. The event itself was a huge party in Tilton Hall filled with people not only dressed in drag, but in costumes as well. All students had a chance to win crowns and tiaras for performing or having the best costume. Awards were given out to the Queen, King, and best group performance. Performers were allowed to sing or lip-sync. For those stage shy or late to the party, the costume contest was their moment to shine. Prizes for Queen and King, given to those
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South Asian Celebration dressed in drag and regular costumes, were given out throughout the night. Costumes included goddesses, cats, witches, and rainbows of all kinds. The e-board even joined in on the fun with Corey Bernstein (’17) dressed as the Freudian slip and Barlas as her alter ego Pierre. The party was well stocked with themed snacks and beverages, which were served outside Tilton throughout the night. The drinks including “mocktails” with unique names, like Monster Mash, Zombie Temple, and Spooky Juice. Drag Ball was a success this year and hopefully will be even better in the years to come. The educational aspect of drag ultimately brought a better understanding of drag to the community and added to the festive drag experience.
Important message for Clark students receiving University Grant aid We need your help! You recently received a survey from Dianne Dyslin in University Advancement asking for biographical and other information she needs to match your University Grant (UG) scholarship with endowed funds established by our donors. The interest from those funds is the source of your UG support. Please take a moment to fill it out. We can’t write to our donors without your help. Please complete the survey by Fri., Nov. 7, 2014, at midnight. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Dianne at ddyslin@ clarku.edu or at 508-793-8835. She will respond to your call or email as soon as possible.
SASA Hosts Ninth Annual Eid Diwali Dinner By Kate Summers scarlet staff
As students looked into Tilton Hall on the night of Sunday, November 2, they saw an unfamiliar sight: an elaborate, handmade paper mosque hung as a backdrop, lights strung across the room, and an array of color. The South Asian Student Association (SASA) was hosting their ninth annual Eid Diwali dinner to celebrate the two major Hindu and Islamic holidays Diwali, the festival of lights, and Eid, the feast of sacrifice, respectively. “It’s amazing to think while living out of South Asia, we can still find a glimpse of it’s festive cul-
ture… [We’re] trying to create that connection and also to get more Clark students involved and just share our culture and tradition,” said SASA President Sweta Shrestha (‘15). The event featured a three course meal catered by New House of India, which consisted of chana masala and aloo mutter, among other flavorful dishes. Between each course, approximately fifty Clark students performed dances, skits, and songs that celebrated South Asian culture. Highlights included the first-year dance to “Aaja” and Omar Waheed’s rendition of “Main Haara.” The audience of 270 people watched in awe at tables adorned with black and red table
cloths, candles, and pottery. “Regardless of the geographical location [of the celebration], you’ll still have that South Asian touch to it, which is sort of that crowded feeling. Even though we had like ten chairs per table, you still have that community...it’s so festive. So you have colors, you have music, [and] you just have that vibrant festive feeling,” said Shrestha. Many members of SASA and friends were dressed up in traditional South Asian attire. “Clark embraces where everyone comes from,” said Matthew Diamond (‘18), who attended the event for the first time. “The room, during the celebration, was filled with contagious positive energy.”
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about the Enlightenment and the roots of racial difference. She noted how it was difficult to explore such themes “in the context of a loving family.” Trethewey’s reading was marked by her deliberate recitation, unafraid to let the pauses between lines and poems extend for several moments. She maintained the rapt attention of her generous audience with her intentional and succinct introductions to her works, often featuring measured phrases that could be mistaken for her poetic work. One section of the reading focused on Trethewey’s poetic renderings of Latin American casta paintings, an artistic tradition of painting various racial combinations in a hierarchical social order. Her interpretations offer insightful reflections on a problematic piece of history and genealogy. In “The Miracle of the Black
Leg,” she dissects the issues of an Enlightenment-era fable of a black leg being grafted onto a white amputee. She delves into the deeply troubling variations on this trope in medical drawings and pseudo-scientific journals from the period with precise, offkilter meter. In one of the more haunting segments of the evening’s program, Trethewey reflected more in depth on her complicated relationships with her parents. One poem, which she described as her “response to The Help,” described how her white mother was often mistaken for her nanny or maid. The final poem saw Trethewey reflect on visiting Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s famous Virginia estate, with her father, both recently and as a young adult. She muses on the insensitive questions of tourists, as they clash with her conflicted view of her father. During the question-and-answer session that ended the reading, Trethewey spoke about her experience during her two terms as United
States Poet Laureate (2012-2014). She revealed that she, in fact, didn’t finish a single poem during her reign. “The duties are mostly ceremonial,” she divulged, though she managed to significantly expand the outreach of her position. Trethewey made the bold decision to hold open office hours out of her D.C. headquarters. During these, the poet met with groups of ordinary citizens who had some, often secret, relationship with poetry in their lives. These clusters of strangers spent their time in Trethewey’s office connecting over their shared passion. She noted that such interactions were her response to the press’ periodic proclamations that “poetry is dead.” The conclusion of her talk was met with a warm, deserved, standing ovation. The audience spilled out into the lobby, many to mingle with the poet herself, who stayed behind to autograph books. As the crowd dispersed, the air was thick with hushed discussions of the provocative and inspiring presentation witnessed.
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The Scarlet/Sports SPORTS RECAP By Ethan Giles sports editor
Spiking into the Playoffs Volleyball Team Goes to Playoffs for Second Consecutive Year By Scott Levine copy editor
men’s soccer The men’s soccer team finished their season with a 5-0 loss to Wheaton on Saturday, November 1. The team went 7-10-2 this season (1-4-2 in conference play) and did not make the playoffs.
field hockey The field hockey team finished their season with a 5-1 loss to Smith College on Saturday, November 1. The team went 7-10 this season (1-7 in conference play) and did not make the playoffs.
women’s soccer The women’s soccer team finished their season with a 2-1 loss to Emerson College on Saturday, November 1. The team went 2-16 this season (1-9 in conference play).
women’s cross country The women’s cross country team finished tenth out of eleven teams this weekend at the NEWMAC Championships. Kristen Glennie (‘18) lead the Cougars, as she finished her 5K in 20:10.
men’s cross country The men’s cross country team finished seventh out of eight teams this weekend at the NEWMAC Championships. John Allard (‘16) lead the Cougars, as he finished his 8K in 27:02.
The volleyball team ended their season with a playoff berth. They lost in the playoffs to Babson, but making it that far was an impressive feat, especially after a crucial conference win against Emerson on Saturday, November 1. The stakes were high for both teams during this game; the winner would earn the fifth and final seed in the playoffs, and the loser would not continue to compete. After trading the first four sets with Emerson, the fifth set was tied at ten points apiece. The first team that gets to 15 in the fifth set wins, as opposed to 25 in the previous sets. Clark gained the 11-10 lead after a blistering kill from Marina Ramos (’17), who was a steady contributor as usual. This play
set the tone for the rest of the game as the Cougars quickly got up 13-10, and staved off a comeback from Emerson to win the fifth set 15-13. The dozens of students who attended the game erupted into chaos and stormed the court. The fans had brought a consistent level of intensity throughout the game, and friends of Savonnah Rowe (’15) even waved signs of Rowe’s face that were made by her mother. “It definitely threw me off. I didn’t know they were coming.” said Rowe laughing. However, she said that the support ultimately helped her, explaining that “it pushed me to play harder.” The games against Emerson and non-conference opponent Colby-Sawyer later in the day were the last two home games for Rowe. They were also the last home games for her classmates
men’s swimming & diving The men’s swimming and diving team lost to Babson College 147-77 on Saturday, November 1. Diver Steven Castiglione (‘18) set a Clark University Record with a score of 249.59 on the one meter board.
Mel Conde (’15), and Kaitlyn Stuck (’15). Head Coach Mickey Cahoon had nothing but positive remarks about the three seniors, “When they were sophomores, they were put in a position of leadership, and their commitment has helped lead us to the postseason these past two years.” Cahoon was proud of the team for fighting throughout against Emerson and ultimately coming up with the victory. “They’re character always comes through every game,” he said. Co-captain Shannon Glass-Smythe was also proud of the team. “I’m proud that we came together. It was rough and there was a lot of things against us, but we stuck together, became closer, worked hard, and made it to the playoffs,” said Glass-Smythe. “Even though it wasn’t the result in the playoffs that we wanted, we still got there.”
volleyball The volleyball team had an exciting week, as they qualified for the playoffs by beating Emerson College 3-2 on Saturday, November 1. The team lost a non-conference game later that day to Colby-Sawyer College 3-1, and lost their playoff game to Babson 3-0 on Tuesday, November 5. They finished the season with a 12-19 record (4-6 in conference play).
women’s swimming & diving The women’s swimming and diving team beat Babson College 156-71 on Saturday, November 1. Melissa Orzechowski (‘17) finished first in the 500 yard freestyle, 1,000 yard freestyle, and 200 yard individual medley, while Karina Urquhart (‘17) finished first in the 50 yard freestyle and 100 yard freestyle.
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Fantasy Football Add/ Drop for Week 9 By Ethan Giles sports editor
AD D • Mark Sanchez, QB, Philadelphia Eagles: Eagles starting quarterback and Napoleon Dynamite look-alike Nick Foles is out for six to eight weeks after breaking his collarbone on Sunday. Sanchez takes his spot in Head Coach Chip Kelly’s offense, and should put up solid statistics with the Eagles’ impressive group of offensive weapons. If you need a backup quarterback, add Marky Mark to your funky bench. Sanchez is owned in just 0.4 percent of espn.com leagues and 0.3 percent of nfl.com leagues. • Brandon LaFell, WR, New England Patriots: LaFell has been one of Brady’s frequent targets over the past few weeks, so owners can expect his production to continue. Over the past two games he caught 17 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns. If Brandon LaFell past all the other owners in your league, look to scoop him up. LaFell is owned in 69.2 percent of espn.com leagues and 57.8 of nfl.com leagues.
DROP • Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints: While Thomas had some value early in the season, Mark Ingram has emerged as the main ball carrier for the Saints. Couple that with a shoulder injury, and Thomas has absolutely no value. Pierre into the waiver wire for a new running back. • Detroit Lions Defense: While the Lions have scored the sixth most fantasy points out of all defenses this year, their upcoming schedule includes talented offenses like the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, and Chicago Bears. Look for other defenses with better matchups for the rest of the season. Although I know you want them, these blurred Lions cannot be trusted.
BUY LOW • Pierre Garcon, WR, Washington NFL Team: While Garcon only has seven catches for 62 yards over his past two games, the return of quarterback Robert Griffin III should lead to more production for the rest of the season. Try and see if you can get him for a fair price. While Garcon was in high school he was known for doing backflips after scoring goals in soccer, clearly making him a worthwhile buy.
S E L L H IG H • Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers: Big Ben set a record with 12 touchdowns over the past two weeks. This will not continue. He will probably look great against the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans over the next two weeks, but look to trade him now before the clock strikes twelve on Ben’s great season.
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COUGAR of the WEEK
by Scott Levine
Melissa Orzechowski (’17) has blown opponents out of the water in her first two meets this season. In the women’s swimming team’s meet against Babson on Saturday, Orzechowski placed first in the 200 yard Freestyle, the 500 yard individual medley (IM), and the 1,000 yard freestyle. Her performance helped propel Clark over the Babson Beavers and give the team a 2-0 record for the season.
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Melissa Orzechowski SWIMMING
Scarlet: What was it like at the end of the 1,000 yard freestyle race, were you just like, “Where is everybody?” Orzechowski: Honestly, I wasn’t even thinking that yet because I was just so exhausted. It was a nice extra rest to just get to lay there, and then I was cheering for the rest of my team to come in.
Scarlet: Where does USA swimming take place? Orzechowski: All throughout Connecticut, and then you have the Connecticut championships, and then if you’re good enough you go to Connecticut team to do Zones, and that’s kind of like New England Championships.
Scarlet: Do you notice yourself swimming faster than usual this year? Orzechowski: I think in my non-normal events, I was faster last meet just because I hadn’t swam those in a while and it was just fun, but I think I am still consistent with how I was at the beginning of my first year.
Scarlet: How rigorous was that compared to Clark swimming? Orzechowski: It was different in that I didn’t live there, so it was more work to get to swimming, but it was still two hours every day. We also do dry land here because it’s easier that you’re already living here.
Scarlet: Which events are your non-normal events? Orzechowski: The previous meet, I did IM, I did short races, so that was different for me.
Scarlet: How does being in season affect your daily schedule? Orzechowski: I usually have to go to bed by ten because we get up at five or six most of the week, so it’s pretty difficult.
Scarlet: Do you place any added pressure on yourself going forward since you haven’t lost a race yet? Orzechowski: I try not to. These past few meets haven’t been our most competitive ones yet, so it gives you a sense of confidence, but we have some tough ones coming up. So, I don’t expect that to continue necessarily.
Scarlet: I imagine it helps to live with other people on the team to make that work. Orzechowski: Yeah, actually I live in a suite and my roommate is actually a rower, but I live with two other swimmers, so we have pretty similar schedules.
Scarlet: How does the team look this year? Orzechowski: We lost [some people], but I think depth wise, we’re a lot better, and the people who came back really want to be on the team, so we’re all committed. Scarlet: What can you deduce from the season so far? Orzechowski: I think our coach is putting in competitive lineups, and we’re all doing our best… We’re putting in some weird things that we’re not used to, but everybody’s handling it well. Scarlet: When did you start swimming competitively? Orzechowski: I started swimming on a team when I was six. We had a pool in our backyard, and my parents just wanted us to know how to swim, so it kind of started from there, and then we liked it. That was kind of like the rec team, and then I started USA swimming when I was ten.
Scarlet: What did you miss most about the swimming team? Orzechowski: I missed the people mostly. This is an awesome team, it’s so fun to be on, all the competitiveness between us. Scarlet: What is being on a swim team like? Orzechowski: It’s a lot of work. It’s a lot of crying in your goggles, a lot of lack of sleep, a lot of team bonding. It’s a lot different than other sports, but in its uniqueness, it’s really fun. Scarlet: What’s unique about it? Orzechowski: We like to say that when we get ten seconds rest, that’s a lot of rest for us. You get a couple seconds to talk to each other, and then hold your breath and go. Orzechowski and the rest of the women’s swimming team will travel to Wellesley for their third meet on Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.
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25. Pennsylvania chip-maker. 26. Opuesto de la luna. ACROSS 1. Young Clark geographers. 3. Get-away. 8. E.g. McKenna, Bata, Darrigrand. 12. Clark department on Loudon Street. 18. One part of winning Xs and Os game. 19. Looked over. 22. Catholic minister. 27. Juice corporation.
28. Marvin’s frequent singing 35. Clark department in Jonas partner. Clark Hall. 29. Accompanies cornbread and More Puzzles: 36. Reaction to eating 31 across. www.sudoku-puzzles.net baked beans well. 37. The underworld allegedly has 30. Ambient music legend. a lot of these. 31. Rolled-up chocolate-y heaven. 38. Sickly. 32. “Very” in Sevilla. 39. Pretty cool. 33. Dragon Tales friend of Max. 40. Cousin of BB. 34. Prefix of wop. 41. The sky over Costa Rica.
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The Scarlet
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november 6, 2014
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Police Logs written by Jeremy Levine
Wednesday, October 28 10:16 - Animal Complaint on Main Street. Sunday, November 2 12:50 - Assault on Birch Street. 14:52 - Narcotics by the LEEP Center. In total this week, (10/28 - 11/04), University Police secured ten buildings, assisted nine citizens, aided in seven money transports, responded to four noise violations, two disturbances, and three miscellaneous complaints. They documented five suspicious persons and responded to four fire alarms (plus two tests) and six burglar alarms, as well as provided emergency medical services ten times, assisted Worcester Police three times, aided in five cases of lost property, assisted with four lockouts, stopped five motor vehicles, responded to two emergency box calls, dealt with one case of larceny, assisted two other agencies, responded to one parking violation, and handled two alcohol violations, two open container violations, and one intoxication, in addition to fifteen miscellaneous services.
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“No, Google, ‘November’ does not have two ‘R’s.” - Ethan “Except when it’s cold.” - Scott “Yesssss.” - Jeremy “See, when I say something like that, I never know if Jeremy’s going to love it or hate it. That’s what makes it fun.” - Scott “I didn’t just lose my laundry detergent. It’s a symbol.” - Allie “Not only was it redundant, but also repetitive.” - Giles “I’m so sick of my laptop right now.” Shuts it emphatically - Pooja “You tell him.” - Jeremy “You said L’Arts? That’s great.” - Scott “There’s this wonderful thing called the Internet.” - Kate “I can’t just look up ‘Main Quaker Guy.’” - Ethan “I just did.” - Pooja and Alex, in unison “Here at The Scarlet, we’re charger whores.” - Sarah “Yo have you ever carried a glock? It’s so heavy.” - Jeremy “Wait, when did you carry a glock?” - Sarah “A glockenspiel. I apologize.” - Jeremy