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Mike McKenna leaves Clark Clarkies bid farewell to SLP’s innovator
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By Rachel Berger-Hart contributing writer
Mike McKenna has been a constant presence at Clark for the past seven years. As Director of Student Leadership & Programming (SLP), McKenna completely revolutionized the SLP office model. Under McKenna, the number of events on campus increased from 200 to 900 every year, and the Fall Concert and International Gala, among others, became
established traditions. As McKenna prepares to leave for his new position at Hampshire College, he reflects, “The increase in student satisfaction in terms of campus life, and seeing it go from such a small-scale operation to what it is now, have really been my favorite parts [of the job].” At Hampshire College, McKenna will be working less with the student body and more with event coordination for weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other occasions. Hopefully this job will offer him a respite from the 70-hour workweeks he often endured at Clark, as well as the more than 100 emails he received daily. McKenna does not anticipate a difficult transition, as he has connections with Hampshire alumni and is very familiar with the school. Best of luck to McKenna in all his future endeavors.
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Community Creativity on Display Festival stARTs a season of artistic expression
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By Matt Emmer living arts editor
Sunday, September 15th saw the return of Central Massachusetts’ biannual celebration of art and culture. In its eleventh year, StART on the Street takes over several blocks of Park Ave, showcasing over two hundred artists, vendors, and
musicians from the area. With its joyous atmosphere, unique flair, and often-affordable prices, the festival is attractive to many Clarkies looking for some culture in the Worcester community. The celebratory atmosphere and crisp autumnal weather brought continued on page 12
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UPCOMING EVENTS [ CLARK ] Fall Dialogue Symposium’s - “Framing Freedom Together” : Thursday, 9/19 7:30 p.m., Dana Commons Autumn Moon Festival: Friday, 9/21, 7:00p.m., The Grind. David Rohde - “The Problem with Democracy: The Quest for Individual Rights in the Middle East”: Tuesday, 9/24, 7:00p.m., Dana Commons. [ ARTS ] Ball in the House, professional a cappella: Friday, 9/20, 8:00 p.m., Atwood Hall. Clark’s Got Talent: Saturday, 9/21, 8:00 p.m., Atwood Hall.
CCN CORRESPONDENT Ethan Goldstein
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Alexis Church Alicja Gancarz Eli Goldman Ethan Giles Gordon Crean Hannah Rosenblum Ishan Chatterjee Jenna Lewis Maria Zander Rachel Berger-Hart Ronald Gerber Scott Levine Senegal Carty Tyler Terriault
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[ WORCESTER ] Higgins Armory Museum’s Middle-earth Day: Saturday 9/28, 10:00 a.m., Higgins Armory The Worcester Review & the Worcester County Poetry Association hosts the 2013 Frank O’Hara Prize Reading: Sunday, 9/22, 2:00 p.m.
[ SPORTS ] Field Hockey v. Elms College, 9/19, 7:00 p.m. Women’s Volleyball v. Coast Guard Academy, 9/21, 11:00 a.m. Women’s Soccer v. Smith College, 9/21, 12:00 p.m.
Cami Ferreol Hannah Jaffe
Men’s Soccer v. WPI, 9/21, 2:30 p.m.
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Men’s Soccer v. Lasell College, 9/25, 6:00 p.m.
Cora Torton Jonathan Edelman Nainika Grover Will Heikes
Women’s Volleyball v. Keene State, 9/21, 3:00 p.m.
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The Scarlet/News New club round-up Keep an eye out for these new student groups around campus By Claire Tierney community correspondent
Epilepsy Awareness Club While most Clark students would say they are familiar with epilepsy, many of us don’t know more about the disorder than the fact that it is neurological and associated with seizures. By informing the public and acting as a source of support for those afflicted by the disorder, this new club hopes to change the way we understand epilepsy. Jonah Naghi spearheaded the creation of the Epilepsy Awareness Club. Inspired by the death of a friend afflicted with epilepsy, Naghi believes that not enough people are well-educated about the disorder, he hopes to “spread the awareness of epilepsy” in his friend’s memory. The new student group’s E-Board consists of: Naghi, Stef Funk, Ariel Rubin, and Kayla Landis. These dedicated students hope to spread awareness through educating people and providing tips about how to help someone who is having a seizure. A study in the UK found that 42% of the 1,000 epilepsy-related deaths that occur in the UK in a year are potentially avoidable. Through increased awareness and education, thousands of deaths could be prevented each year. The group has had its first meeting and plans to hold subsequent meetings once every two weeks in order to brainstorm ideas for events and find other ways to inform the Clark community about the disorder that 50 million people in the world are currently suffering from. In addition to making Clarkies more aware of the disorder, the group also hopes to act as a fundraising agent for those who are affected by the disorder and in need of medical attention. The group also hopes to promote and fund general research about epilepsy, as more than 30% of people with epilepsy do not have seizure control given the best medicine science currently offers. If you or someone you know is affected by epilepsy, or you want to be better informed about the disorder 3 percent of the population suffers from, consider joining the Epilepsy Awareness Group.
Clark Chabad Clark Chabad student leader Zohar Zimmerman says, “this centuries-old institution has a fundamental motto: Love your fellow as yourself, [and] they practice what they preach.” Chabad has a long history with Clark that extends back to the 1970s, when Dana Commons featured a Kosher kitchen run by Chabad. The club had 60 participants and helped to instate the first sukkah here. Chabad wants students to know they are a source of support, meeting throughout the week, formally and informally. From Shabbat dinner on Friday nights to a “hot bowl of soup on a cozy couch on a cold Thursday evening,” Zimmerman finds comfort in Chabad. Shabbat dinner at Chabad is the highlight of the week, and includes several forms of traditional culture including food and song. Chabad also has a Challah baking club, where
students learn to mix, knead, roll and braid challah bread. Zimmerman says, “the aroma from the oven is amazing,” as the bread rises. For the past two years, before achieving official club status, Chabad leaders Mendel and Chani Fogelman have been inviting hundreds of students to their home to experience traditional Jewish culture first-hand, including their large Passover seder. In addition, Chabad will be joining up with other students from Chabad throughout the country for a weekend in New York at Chabad headquarters. Zimmerman says, “Chabad is a home away from home. They treat the students as family.” If you’re looking to learn more about Judaism and want to learn more about “the fastest-growing student group on campus” then check out Chabad.
Acts of Kindness I was assaulted with kindness upon meeting Pinar Barlas, Farah Weannara, Alaina Yonkers, Zena Wolf, and University Liaison, Lavinia Petrescu, the E-Board of the new group Acts of Kindness. Kindness is contagious, and this student group aims to infect everyone with hospitality and compassion. By performing general acts of kindness as a group, AOK hopes to inspire others to perform acts of kindness as individuals. The ultimate goal will be to inspire Clarkies to act kind to one another outside of an organized setting. Weannara says the best way to foster kindness in others is to “get them excited about it.” Yonkers hopes to accomplish this by “planting a seed” of kindness in individuals through being considerate to them. When asked what inspired her to start Acts of Kindness, Barlas laughed and said, “I just want to be kind to people.” She was inspired by the popular Week One speech given by Maura Cullen. Barlas says, “She talks about how we are all from really different backgrounds. You don’t know what someone is going through. You don’t know what is going through their head. But a small act of kindness can change their world, and that can change the entire world.”
Some of the group’s plans include anonymous compliments left in students’ mailboxes, suspended coffee (in which one may pay for the coffee of the customer in line behind them), and a letter writing station located in the UC in which students may write letters to loved ones, both domestic and international, and AOK will provide the paper, envelopes, and stamps. Barlas and Weannara say, “we have Google docs full of ideas,” they continue, “it’s small stuff, kindness can happen any time of day.” Still in the baby stages of student club development, AOK is looking forward to their first of many group meetings, which will generally include brainstorming acts of kindness for the Clark community as well as fostering in-club bonding and performing acts of kindness for each other. While an official list of names of club members does not currently exist, there has been a great deal of interest-- students are excited to be a part of the influx of kindness that will hit Clark this semester. So if you feel inspired to be kind, check out AOK. And even if you don’t, check out a meeting... see if you can’t be inspired to be kind.
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Worcester principal named Principal of the Year Sheila M. Harrity earns prestigious title for changes she instituted at Worcester Technical High School By Jenna Lewis contributing writer
Jim Dempsey (M.A. ‘78) is offering his new book, Murphy’s American Dream, as a free download this weekend. From its Amazon.com page: “Remember Murphy’s American Dream is not for those who love puppies, bouquets of flowers and romantic Sunday strolls in the park. But if you want to share time with a man caught between the forces of conscience and disaster, forces that challenge him at every twist and turn, then sign up for this wildly original and outrageously humorous adventure.” The novel will only be available for free this weekend, so act quickly!
Worcester’s public education system has always faced obstacles, but this may change soon. The principal of Worcester Technical High School, Sheila M. Harrity, has been awarded the prestigious honor of National Principal of the Year. She is the first principal from the state to receive this award in its 20-year history. The contest, sponsored by Metlife and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, is conducted every year in order to recognize the achievements of secondary school administrators. Harrity was selected as the winner from a pool of five other finalists, including the principal of the famed Columbine High School in Colorado. Harrity was nominated by a fellow teacher who wanted to highlight the improvements she has made to Worcester Technical High School since her arrival in 2006. Under her administration, the percentage of students scoring Proficient or higher on MCAS English tests rose from 27 to 88. The graduation rate has also dramatically improved, with 96.4 percent of students graduating in four years or less. This remains the highest graduation rate in the district. Worcester’s public schools face massive challenges in order to meet state and federal benchmarks. According to the district’s website, approximately 72 percent of students attending Worcester public schools receive free or reduced lunch, meaning they live at or below the poverty line. 44 percent of students speak English as a second language, and 34 percent are “English Language
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Learners,” meaning they are not yet fluent in English. These challenges, coupled with the dwindling resources available to school administrators, make it increasingly difficult for change to occur. However, Harrity’s approaches have been hugely successful at Worcester Technical High School, a vocational school that aims to teach real-world skills alongside the traditional high school curriculum. As a vocational school, Worcester Technical High School faces additional prejudices from others in the education world. Stereotypically, vocational schools have performed at a much lower level than traditional academic high schools, as students are generally less academically motivated. Harrity entered the school with a determination to change this standard. She implemented “small learning communities,” brought in over 350 “industry advisors” to improve the school’s vocational standards, and implemented the Early Career and College STEM Innovation Plan, which aims to prepare students for college. Harrity has also added Advanced
Placement classes, partnering with local universities such as Worcester Polytechnic Institute to provide access to upper-level courses. According to other administrators within the school, students have become increasingly motivated because of Harrity’s programs. Harrity’s determination to reform Worcester Technical High School has earned her a great deal of national merit, which could also bring much-needed state and federal attention to the district. Because so many schools in the Worcester School District have high populations of low-income students, schools have difficulty providing enough funding to cover student care (such as subsidizing meals, providing supplies free of charge, and providing a family food bank) in addition to all the normal operations of a school. Harrity’s award comes with a $5,000 grant that will be used for further improvements to the school. Ideally, Harrity’s reforms will provide a more successful model for dealing with the issues that Worcester schools face.
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“A Gendered Aftermath: The Armenian Genocide and Its Women” Delving into Armenian women’s history
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Professor Lerna Ekmekcioglu presented “A Gendered Aftermath: The Armenian Genocide and Its Women” in the Rose Library on September 17. Professor Ekmekcioglu, is a McMillan-Stewart Career Development Assistant Professor of History at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The lecture is divided into two parts. First, she discussed the conditions during the abduction of Armenians into Muslim households and orphanages during the postgenocide years, 1918 to 1922. This part of the lecture included how and why Ottoman authorities were able to create such a policy. The second part of the speech discussed the post-war years of Armenian attempts to rescue the kidnapped. Professor Ekmekcioglu begins by talking about Istanbul, in which the patriarchal society was in complete control during World War I. During this time, Armenian mothers and newborns were abducted by Muslim individuals. Muslims would refer to Armenian women and children as “our orphans” because women and children had no one to depend on. Why did Muslims abduct Armenians? The professor’s theoretical answers to this question are based on the international political framework at the time of the war. Kidnapping of Armenian women and children was the norm; they were to be taken care of and some even given to Muslims of high-status. It was common for the Ottoman society to incorporate non-kin family members, such as Armenian children who would have perished otherwise.
While racist terminology was used to attack Armenians, Muslims still believed that Armenian women could be changed. Muslims believed women and children could be “recycled.” The Muslim mindset was that women could be reprogrammed and therefore had value. This policy is unlike the policy during the Holocaust, during which women and babies were the first targets of extinction. Intermixing of Armenians and Muslims was also encouraged. Ottoman men chose concubines who were non-Muslim. Muslim men could marry non-Muslim women, however, Muslim women could not marry non-Muslims. Ottomans recruited young Christian boys, trained them, and in some cases, sent them to imperial palaces to become servants. The goal was to turn non-Muslim boys into Muslim men. How did the Ottomans come up with these policies and why were they successful? To the Ottomans, biological differences was not a big deal. Now, Turkish authorities refuse to take blame for any of these policies. They argue that Armenian women and children were sheltered, helped, and “rescued.” There is no question that Armenian women and children were thankful for being saved. They were, however, abducted, humiliated, raped and shunned as helpless victims in their society. At the end of the war, most Armenians were freed to go back home. The Armenians launched a rescue effort of the Armenian women and children in March of 1919. Although the number is debatable, it is estimated that 200,000 women and children were living in Muslim households.
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Armenians wanted a say in the division of the defeated Ottoman empire. In order to show that they had a right to rule over their territory, Armenians needed a greater population. They needed numbers, and quickly. Armenian rescue efforts remained repressive. As a result, abducted women were not able to trust Armenians anymore because they were “were losers in this game.” Some women did not have families to go back to. Some women would not be accepted because now, they were technically Muslim. Fathers rejected their now Muslim children. Professor Ekmekcioglu says, “Re-Armeniazation may have felt like abduction. This is a possibility.” Armenians quickly conceived policies to increase the Armenian population. Birth rates needed to be increased. Armenian Men needed to marry early. Abortions were not allowed. In the midst of this chaos, women and children were reduced down to valuable objects of policy, “claimed by both sides in an attempt to rejuvenate their nations.”
CUSC elections are coming up. Voting will take place online, on September 23 and 24. And there are still some positions with no candidates; please contact CUSC if you are interested in running. CUSC estimates that as many as 450 people watched the pre-election debates on Sunday. CUSC hopes to start broadcasting their meetings live, online, to increase accessibility, and may start doing so as soon as next week. The Council allocated $895 from the Advocacy Fund to J Street U to attend a national conference. $90 was allocated to Jonathan Dana for transport to New York for a Clinton Foundation event. Next, the Acts of Kindness club charter was approved. CUSC thought their charter was “A-O.K.” On Wednesday, September 25, there will be a safety forum. All Clark students are invited to ask questions, share their opinions, and voice their concerns. Chief Goulet, Paul Wykes, Jack Foley, and a representative from the Worcester Police will be present. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Treasurer Alex Marshall divulged that altogether clubs spent $26,000 over budget last year. The Clark Cable Network was given $12,000 from the Council’s surplus. Part of this allocation will pay for a contract cancelation, which will save the Council a significant amount of money in coming years. The Council has lessened their in-person office hours but will generally respond to questions, comments, and concerns within 48 hours. CUSC’s updated website now includes a feedback section. This page can be found at: http://web.clarku.edu/students/cusc/feedback.
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CLARKIE of the WEEK Scarlet: Can you give an example of an “act of kindness” that you have in mind? Pinar: Right now we’re thinking of simple things because we don’t have a budget yet. Leaving notes for people or doing a “free hugs” kind-of thing.
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Pinar Barlas Pinar Barlas is a sophomore from the city of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus. Although currently undeclared, Pinar plans to major in Communication & Culture with either a double major or a minor in Women’s Studies. I talked to Pinar about her involvement on campus as well as her experience as a Peer Adviser during Week One. Scarlet: What activities are you involved in on campus? Pinar: I’m the secretary of OPEN, and I’m starting a club this year called Acts of Kindness (we’re having our general interest meeting next week). I’m also a member of the Scarlet Key lunch team. Scarlet: What kinds of things does OPEN do? Pinar: OPEN has weekly meetings. We have announcements and talk about gay news in the first part of the meeting. Then we have an activity where we either have everyone talk to each other to build a community and a support group, or we educate people on LGBT stuff – we’re doing terminology this week. We also do events, like Drag Ball, which is an awesome dance around Halloween. We do Coming Out Stories too, which is an open mic night (it’s my favorite). Scarlet: Can you talk more about Acts of Kindness? Why did you start it and what is the club’s mission? Pinar: The mission is why I started it. I want to do kind things for people so that I can inspire them to do something kind for someone else later on. Injecting that [kindness] to one person can spread [it] to other people. [I want to] have the entire campus be kind to each other. We’re also aiming to do kind things for faculty and other members of the Clark community.
Scarlet: I know that you were a PA this year. What was that like? Pinar: It was probably the best decision I’ve made in a while. I loved it. It was difficult for me to be a leader [before] being a PA, but at the PA training I was actually taught how to be a leader, so I think I gained a lot from that experience. There were 70 PAs, and every single one got to know everyone. We built such a community. It was so great. I’m still wearing the bracelet we made. Scarlet: What’s your favorite spot on campus? Pinar: Probably my room. Scarlet: Why? Pinar: I’m an indoor person. When I’m in my room I can look out the window and know I’m at Clark; know I’m surrounded by all these people that I love, but I’m still by myself in a place I can call home. Scarlet: Do you have any other interests or hobbies? Pinar: I love reading about physics. Scarlet: Really? Physics? Pinar: Yes. I was [planning on being] a Physics major up until about two months ago.
Scarlet: Anything else you like to do? Pinar: I like dancing. Scarlet: What kind of dance? Pinar: I took dance lessons for four years before I came to Clark. During that time I mostly did modern dance, which has a foundation of ballet along with elements from jazz, salsa, and tango. Then I came
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here and did belly dancing for Gala [last year]. Scarlet: Is there anything else you want to add? Pinar: I love Clark! Thanks for the interview, Pinar!
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Westeros constructed in Minecraft The famous imaginary continent comes to life online
By Senegal Carty contributing writer
(TIME) - Jacob Granberry, known online as “pizzainacup,” has sparked and overseen the growth of a Minecraft server dedicated to the assiduous recreation of the world of Game of Thrones. The hugely successful project is about 1/100th the size of the Westeros of George R. R. Martin’s books – roughly as big as Los Angeles. It was built with the help of hundreds of online contributors.
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Man attempts Atlantic crossing reminiscent of Pixar’s UP Tries to fly 4,000 km using hundreds of colorful balloons (Agence France-Presse) - Last Thursday, thirtynine year-old Jonathan Trappe set off from Maine in a boat-shaped basket carried by some 370 multicolored helium balloons with the aim of crossing the Atlantic. The aeronaut managed to go as far as Newfoundland, where technical difficulties forced him to land mere hours after takeoff.
Flight 666 to HEL takes off on Friday the Thirteenth
Deadly, sugary spill in Hawaii threatens marine life
Austrian study finds holy water highly impure
Strangely unlucky-sounding flight doesn’t bother Europeans
Thousands of fish suffocated by molasses
High concentrations of dangerous bacteria contaminate Austria’s sacred waters
(Miami Herald) - Finnair flight AY666 from Copenhagen to Helsinki left on Friday the thirteenth twice this year. In northern Europe, where the superstition surrounding the number thirteen is still relatively new, few were worried by this unusual happening and the flight 666 filled up as usual.
(Miami Herald) - Enough molasses to fill a third of an Olympic-size swimming pool leaked into Honolulu waters last Monday. The molasses was being loaded onto ships to be transported to California when a leaky pipe allowed 233,000 gallons of it to escape into the harbor. So far, thousands of fish have been suffocated by the spill and many more are expected to die. The molasses makes the water more dangerous for humans as well, as the dying fish are likely to attract predators such as sharks.
(Huffington Post) - A study by the Medical University of Vienna that included 21 Austrian springs and 18 Viennese fountains found dangerous concentrations of bacteria such as E. coli in 86 percent of them. These bacteria are commonly found in fecal matter, and can cause serious gastrointestinal diseases. Their presence could pose a major threat to public health.
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The danger of American exceptionalism Treading the line between patriotism and imperialism
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Vladimir Putin’s op-ed piece in the New York Times appears to have a struck a nerve in the United States. It wasn’t his continued opposition to a military strike on Syria that was the problem. His sanctimonious tone and blatant hypocrisy was, at worst, annoying. No, what really grated the nerves of many Americans was the very last paragraph when Putin attacked the notion of American exceptionalism. “It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation,” Putin wrote. He went on to say, “We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.” Reactions to Putin’s op-ed were decidedly hostile across the political spectrum. “I was insulted,” bluntly stated Republican House Speaker John Boehner. “I’ve probably already said more than I should have said, but you’ve got the truth.” Liberal-leaning political journalists like Eugene Robinson and Dana Milbank were no more receptive to Putin’s op-ed. In a period marked by growing ideological polarization, the uniform response by both liberals and conser-
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vatives is in itself quite exceptional. But the topic of American exceptionalism is apparently an exception. As Dana Milbank observed, “When you question American exceptionalism, you will find little support from any of us, liberals or conservatives, Democrats or Republicans, doves or hawks.” So what exactly is American exceptionalism? The idea of America being “exceptional” can be traced back to Alex de Tocqueville in the early 19th century. For Tocqueville, America was “exceptional” in the sense that there appeared to be no other democracy in the world that diverted people’s minds “from the pursuit of science, literature, and the arts.” The reference was not intended as a
compliment. The full phrase “American exceptionalism” was popularized a century later by Joseph Stalin in the context of Marxism. In the 1920s, Jay Lovestone, a prominent leader in the American Communist Party, told Stalin that America was immune to the Marxist laws of history. In response, Stalin demanded an end to what he condemned as the “heresy of American exceptionalism.” The term was subsequently picked up by intellectuals to speculate why America was the only industrialized nation to lack a significant socialist and working-class movement. The term “American exceptionalism” eventually fell into obscurity continued on page 11
This has gotten absurd. I’ve been willing to deal with a little frustration here, some confused newcomers there, but there has been a recent epidemic of common-sense illiteracy in the cafeteria that forces me to end my silence. Let’s talk about how to behave yourself in the Caf. The class of 2017 is the largest class Clark University has seen. The Caf is not that big. We need to be economical in our use of space. Big tables are for big groups. Little tables are for little groups. Counters are for groups of two or parties of one. This way, we all end up fitting. Now let’s move on to the buffet, which is apparently challenging. I hate peppers. The buffet, however, is not the place for me to try to spelunk through the dish at hand and make sure that the helping I take is completely pepperfree. Just take a scoop of the food, move on, and take out the yucky parts (read: peppers) at your seat. Keep the line moving. In terms of keeping the line moving, don’t stand in the doorway between the buffet area and the seating area. Just, why would you do that? There’s a lot of stuff going on there: people going back for extra food, people trying to get condiments, people going to sit down, people getting silverware, people trying to get some cream cheese. The panini press has (mercifully) been moved, but that does not mean that we can all just start squishing in there like it was a room in Sanford on a Friday. Keep the lanes of traffic open. Speaking of keeping doorways clear, composting is ludicrously easy now. In my day, (like a year ago) we all had to sort all of our food and napkins and such before continued on page 10
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Syrian Civil War Should the U.S. strike? By Jonah Naghi scarlet staff
The Syrian Civil War has been going on for over two years now and only seems to be getting worse. To briefly summarize what is going on, Syria is currently in the midst of a civil war. Several factors played a role leading up to the massive protests in April, 2011. First, most Syrians are Sunni Muslims while the government has a disproportionate amount of Alawi representatives in the government. Because of this, many Sunni Muslims are unhappy with the current regime. Secondly, the Arab Spring was spreading in the Middle East at the time, which provided motivation for the uprising. Thirdly, the economy was hit hard by a rapidly growing population and a drought which hurt the rural economy. Lastly, many Sunnis were unhappy about corruption in the government. The Syrian government’s primary backers have been Hezbollah, a powerful political and military wing in Lebanon, Iran, and Russia. The rebels are united by an umbrella organization, the Free Syrian Army (FSA), but there are considerable internal divisions within the opposition. The Syrian rebels are funded
by various countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United States. In addition, certain factions within the Syrian rebels are funded and supported by the al-Qaeda. The fact that there are some ties between the Syrian rebels and the alQaeda has placed the United States in a tough position. They are forced to choose between the current regime of Syria, which they see as a terrorist state with their alliance to Hezbollah and Iran, and the rebels, with links to the al-Qaeda. America’s dilemma has become even more complicated now with the allegations against the current regime regarding the use of chemical weapons. An estimate of over 1400 deaths were reported. The use of chemical weapons are illegal under the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), but Syria is one of the handful of countries that have not signed the treaty. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have argued for a military strike against the Syrian regime in the interests of America’s security. Although Syria is not a direct threat to America, a failure to respond to will send undesirable signals to other states also currently defying international pressure, such as Iran regarding nu-
clear weapons. The Syrian regime, meanwhile, have denied all accusations of chemical weapon use. Going around campus, most of the Clark student body appears to be against a military strike. For instance, Sophomore Alex Rothfelder said, “I don’t think we should...I think Obama gave the image to Russia and Syria that he was planning on bombing Syria, so that it would force them to come to the diplomatic table.” Speaking of the diplomatic table, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently came up with what he called “a concrete proposal which will be presented to all interested sides, including the US... a workable, specific, concrete plan.” Russia’s proposal is to have Syria’s chemical weapons be placed under international control. The United States and Russia are largely in agreement, but there is the issue of enforcement remaining. The United States would like to include a resolution authorizing a military strike on Syria if the Assad regime refuses to comply with the agreement. Russia, however, disagrees. The situation has become so intense that Clark decided to host its
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putting our dish on the conveyer belt. Now we just drop our plates there and call it a day. That said, why in the name of Freud would you dillydally at the conveyor belt? Just separate your silverware, drop it in the detergent (but don’t let it splash, come on), and put the rest of your stuff on the belt. Also, this is not an opportunity to recreate the Sears Tower using only cups. We are not playing clean-up Jenga, we’re busing our tables. The conveyor belt does not have to be as precarious as everyone makes it. Because then when it falls over and splashes backwash-infested fluids all over some poor student, you are responsible for all sorts of misery. Don’t be that guy.
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until the 1980s, when it was revitalized by American newspapers. This time, the idea of American exceptionalism was used to describe America’s political and cultural uniqueness in a largely positive sense. Ronald Reagan, for example, was fond of describing America as a “shining city on a hill.” The phrase has since been greatly expanded and now encompasses a wide, if sometimes conflicting, range of definitions and connotations. Political scientist Seymour Martin Lipset attributed the notion of American exceptionalism to the special character of the United States as a nation based on the ideologies of liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, republicanism, populism, and laissez-faire. More broadly, the notion of American exceptionalism is often linked with pivotal moments in American history including the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and the establishment of the U.S. Constitution. The idea is also frequently tied to concepts and realities considered unique to the United States, such as the American Dream, the melting pot, and the continued dominance of the United States in its military and economic capacity. In sum, American exceptionalism is, at least in one important sense, an American expression of pride and patriotism. But the idea of exceptionalism extends beyond a patriotic gesture, and this is where the concept becomes problematic and controversial. The argument of American exceptionalism is often invoked in foreign policy to assert that America has a moral obligation to bring democracy, liberty, and justice to the world. During the Cold War, American exceptionalism was the basic premise upon which the United States justified the intervention into countries perceived to be in danger of turning communist. In theory, the notion of pursuing justice and enacting good in the
world is a commendable effort. Most recently, President Obama invoked this very interpretation of American exceptionalism in his speech concerning Syria. He argued that what made America ‘exceptional’ was its willingness to step in and bring about moral good when others in the international community were inclined to turn a blind eye. “When, with modest effort and risk, we can stop children from being gassed to death and thereby make our own children safer in the long run, I believe we should act,” said Obama. “That’s what makes America different. That’s what makes America exceptional.” In practice, however, foreign interventions are dangerously prone to abuse and unforeseen missteps. Under the George W. Bush administration, the notion of American exceptionalism was manipulated into making the case that America was an “exception” to international laws and standards. American history is replete with examples of the United States engaging in foreign intervention justified, at least in part, by distorted claims of American exceptionalism. The most recent, prominent cases in point are Afghanistan and Iraq. What’s important for us, therefore, is to be able to distinguish between the two distinct (but dangerously compatible) interpretations of American exceptionalism. On the one hand, there is nothing wrong with an expression of pride and patriotism in the history, philosophy, and values of one’s home country. On the other hand, we should be careful to tread the line between pride and hubris, patriotism and imperialism. It also occurs to me that Putin was making the case against this second form of American exceptionalism. Although it is evident that he misinterpreted the term “exceptional” to indicate an argument of American superiority, when placed in the larger context Putin is arguing against imperialistic military interventions justified on the basis of American exceptionalism.
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own panel on the matter. The panel consisted of four Clark University professors, Doug Little, Taner Akcam, Ora Szekely, and Anita Fabos. The professors each took their turn to give a six minute lecture on topics related to the situation. Professor Szekely argued that the question of intervention was of lesser importance than the question of how to end the war in Syria. Professor Akcam, meanwhile, argued for the division of Syria to resolve the conflict. “The more ethnic hatred between the religious groups intensified the more it is difficult to keep Syria together,” he said. “The end result will be
the separation of Syria. I don’t see any other alternative at this moment.” Professor Fabos brought up the issue of the refugees in the crisis. She is a specialist in refugee issues. “In my experience, military intervention such as the threatened U.S. strike tends to promote further displacement, at least in the short term,” she said. I personally do not support a military strike because it will either do nothing other than kill more civilians or it will hurt what I believe to be the lesser of the two evils. The Assad regime may not be a genuine ally of America, but would a Syrian state influenced by al-Qaeda, which could be the case if rebels succeed, be any better?
No, I believe it would be worse. With the Assad regime, at least we have diplomatic contact with them and they are willing to tolerate minorities, such as Christians and Jews. Al-Qaeda has stated that they plan to exterminate the Jewish and Christian populations once Syria is liberated. Additionally, I don’t see as much diplomatic contact with a Syrian regime backed, or perhaps even led, by AlQaeda. So I’m not saying that we should necessarily “support” the Assad regime over the rebels, but it is quite possible that the current regime is the lesser of the two evils.
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The Scarlet/Living Arts Shrewsbury Street Shuffle
“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” - Orson Welles
By Ishan Chatterjee & Scott Levine contributing writers
Saturday mornings on a college campus are rarely eventful. This last Saturday however, was able to break that tradition. The Colleges of Worcester Consortium and the Shrewsbury Street Merchants Association organized an event called the Shrewsbury College Street Shuffle. What was otherwise an ordinary day turned into a city wide food festival, aimed at attracting college students to local food businesses. Our journey started on Maywood Street, where we fought against forty odd Clarkies to find a place on the first bus. It was a sunny day; one that reminded you how beautiful New England can get in the fall. Over the course of the day, we visited a couple of eateries and interacted with students from a multiplicity of colleges. We thought it would be a good idea to shortlist the top few and give you a small taste (pun intended) of what we experienced.
Coral Seafood This was a modern looking, slightly upscale seafood restaurant. There, a nice guy named Isaac served us some delicious clam chowder. The chowder was extremely thick and was consistent throughout. The milk that was used as the main part of its recipe really added to the taste and the saltiness of the clams helped balance out the milky taste from the chowder. Scott: My favorite part of the soup was how the clams tasted like they came right out of saltwater. Ishan: Clam Chowder is the best soup in the universe.
Funky Murphy’s We approached the corner of Funky Murphy’s and there was a line throughout the entire front of the building. As journalists, we felt compelled to speculate exactly why this restaurant was receiving so much buzz.. As we waited in line, we fraternized with a bunch of nice people from WPI, including Bryan Manning, who could not contain his excitement for the Shrewsbury Shuffle, “I like putting strange things in my mouth frequently,” said Bryan. After a few minutes in line, we finally found out why everybody was waiting. There was a vast array of appetizers that probably could have passed as a full meal. They had a delicious Italian pasta dish called Chicken Napoli, beef tacos, spinach and artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, as well as some Irish style bangers (basically amazing tasting sausage links). Everything was exceptional and we would definitely go back, maybe on a weeknight, when you can build your own burger for only four dollars. Scott: I want to jump into a pool filled with Chicken Napoli. Ishan: I want to take a bubble bath in Chicken Napoli.
Volturno Nothing beats an Uncle Sam’s five dollar large pizza. It’s just a fact. But if one wants to taste something more authentic to Italy, the birthplace of pizza, he or she should make a trip to Volturno. Freshman McKenna Hunter said it best, “It was really Italian, like directly from Italy.” We had cheese pizza at this upscale Italian restaurant and it tasted like a mozzarella ball had just been melted onto each slice. Scott: The pizza had no dark splotches that are commonly found in the cheese. Ishan: These pizzas would spark riots back in India!
Vintage Grill This restaurant had quite the exhibit going on outside: a nice Honest Tea booth giving out little cups of a beverage that contained half iced tea and half lemonade. After finishing our sophisticated Arnold Palmers, we decided to walk past the DJ playing Harlem Shake, of all songs, and entered the Vintage Grill. We were greeted with a T.G.I. Friday’s-esque Americana environment, with all of the road signs and license plates that covered the restaurant’s walls; and what better way to celebrate the American spirit than with some buffalo chicken mac and cheese. Vintage Grill was giving out heaps of it along with less exciting but comparably delicious traditional macaroni and cheese. We could tell they really cared about their macaroni. In their
traditional recipe they were able to find a give the dish that cheese-laden taste while retaining the flavor of the pasta. The buffalo chicken mac and cheese offered a nice spicy juxtaposition to the otherwise creamy macaroni. Scott: I am going back here so that I can try The Burnout: a macaroni and cheese sandwich with bacon between two pieces of Texas toast. That sounds so good that I may not even regret eating it afterwards. Ishan: Not a big fan of mac and cheese. Scott did the tasting here. Loved the lady who gave me a bunch of coupons and served as my mom’s doppelganger.
The Flying Rhino We walked into this place with a lot of hope. As Scott put it, “I’ve heard this place is awesome”. It really did live up to what we built up to in our heads. It reminds you of one of those classic southern watering holes. They served us chicken cheesesteak and fried pickles. The chicken cheesesteak had a misleading name given that it was actually just a small sandwich. However, the sandwich was absolutely delicious. The cheese had a creamy texture which went really well with the large amounts of shredded chicken it enveloped. We thought that the idea of fried pickle was innovative, but it was an average dish topped with unhealthily large amounts of salt. Many of our friends were taken back by the saltiness, “These pickles make my canker sore scream,” said freshman Corie Welch.
Overall, it was a great sandwich with a bad accompaniment. Scott: The chicken cheesesteak legitimately put me in a better mood. Ishan: I would definitely come back here with friends to check out the rest of their menu.
Mac’s Diner This was a diner with a very homelike ambience, something that led us to believe that it must have been in Worcester over multiple generations. Evidently, they had spent a large chunk of that time fine-tuning the tomato sauce which came with ravioli. While the ravioli was nothing short of ordinary, the sauce was amazing. It wasn’t like traditional tomato sauce but somehow still maintained the essence of tomato sauce. We managed to skim through the menu which showed us how economical a place it can be for college students. Scott: Much better than Chef Boyardee’s ravioli! Ishan: Sauce = Heaven It was a day well spent. We tasted a lot of great and not so great food, made new friends, ran along Shrewbury Street like children at Disney Land and still managed to get to our bus on time. We end by quoting our dear friend Seth Greenwald who said, “Those shmucks did it on Yom Kippur!”
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The Family review An offer most of us could refuse By Ronald Gerber contributing writer
In 2004, Pixar released a widely lauded animated film called The Incredibles, in which much humor came from watching superheroes using their powers in a domestic setting. Luc Besson attempted to do a something similar with The Family, a new film starring Robert de Niro as an aging mobster whose family is in the Witness Protection Program and are thus forced to keep their violent tendencies limited to school and home. Unfortunately, the concept’s charm is not quite maintained in its execution. Too self-referential and chipper for its own good, The Family gives us a cute but ultimately unmemorable experience. Giovanni Maznoni (de Niro) has just moved from the French Riviera to Normandy with his family to elude the cronies of Don Luchese (Stan Carp), an old mafia boss stuck in prison because Giovanni ratted him out. FBI agent Robert
Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) is in charge of the family’s safety, and is having a tough time keeping them in one place due to their aggressive attitudes. The mother, Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer), is a pyromaniac with a penchant for setting fires to grocery stores. The daughter, Belle (Dianna Agron), has no problem beating anyone who wrongs her in the slightest. The son, Warren (John D’Leo), is the shrewdest of the bunch, using bribery and threats to bend the social scene at his new high school to his will. And Giovanni is the most violent of the bunch, with severe momentary sadistic tendencies despite his otherwise relatively docile nature. While he begins to seriously write his memoirs for lack of anything better to do and his family settles into life in their new town, the thugs trying to hunt Giovanni down are never far behind. This cast of characters appears to be tailor-made for a good comedy on paper, but Besson seems more concerned with dwelling on
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rating: negative French attitudes towards Americans than he is with developping his protagonists. The family’s exchanges with their new neighbors and schoolmates attempt to show the problems the French have with outsiders, but none of the genuine North African immigration issues that have been a hot topic of debate in France for a long time are present in the film at all. Its treatment of its setting is reminiscent of The Quiet Man’s
treatment of Ireland; it is almost unabashedly old-fashioned. Stereotypes abound, the people use francs instead of euro (what century is this movie supposed to take place in, exactly?), and the place is white as far as the eye can see. That being said, The Family does have some stand-out moments. Besson takes a Tarantino-esque approach to violence, our heroes may commit atrocities themselves, but when they do it, it somehow comes
Several stages of music along the avenue provided a vibrant soundtrack to the activity of the fair. At the Ricciuti stage, Boo City, also of Providence, Rhode Island, kept things funky and soulful with their horn-infused, highly melodic grooves that were reminiscent of Pretzel Logic-period Steely Dan. Elsewhere, oneman-bands, jugglers, giant puppets, dancers, and fencers entertained attendees with their different types of performance art. Representing different organizations and academies, they provided a diverse survey of Worcester’s varied cultural
institutions. StART on the Street is also an opportunity for local food trucks and restaurants to showcase their food for a larger audience. While not the refined gourmet of the previous day’s Shrewsbury Street College Shuffle, the food court included many foodiefriendly culinary options. A pulledpork sandwich from the Away Café provided for a welcome mid-festival lunch. The savory meat and traditional bulkie roll was well matched with a succulent sauce that was sweet without being overpowering. It represented the more homey side of Worces-
off as funny. Robert De Niro’s a lternatingly genteel and sadistic manner aids the humorous aspect of this approach, particularly in the scenes in which he “takes care of” a plumber trying to charge him too much money. While I never saw De Niro as the great actor many consider him to be, he is undoubtedly fun to watch in the self-parody that old age often affords a legend. Dianna Agron’s frankly irritating performance (I think casting directors should make it a general rule to avoid anybody who started out on Glee) is thankfully offset by the talented young John D’Leo. He plays the brother as calculating yet somehow warmer than one might expect; he does the most with his role of anyone in the film. Michelle Pfeiffer doesn’t do much but she’s not terribly bothersome, and Tommy Lee Jones is always charming playing the curmudgeon. Overall, The Family is not a terrible film. I was inclined to judge it more harshly because I saw in it a great amount of unrealized potential. If you are a devoted fan of mobster movies, you may consider the references more of a saving grace than I did. Otherwise, I’d advise you to simply stay home and watch the Godfather.
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many students and members of the Worcester community to Park Ave, surveying the many booths and tents set up by local artisans. Graphic artists like painter Kira Beaudoin attracted visitors with her naturalistic and abstract works, often presented on affordable miniature 4’’ by 4’’ canvases. She spoke about how the area’s mix of urban and rural settings inspired her art. Illustrator Carrie Wagner of Providence, Rhode Island displayed prints of her imaginative pieces, often depicting American ge-
ography and culture through a mythic and often whimsical lens. On the more unconventional side of things, Seed to Stem, a Shrewsbury street boutique, hawked their hand blown terrariums and unique botanicals in a prominently placed corner booth. Students seemed to show a special affinity for the creative low maintenance topiaries, perfect for dorm life. Nearby, Bob Theriault sold custom handmade pens to passersby. Mr. Theriault was enthusiastic about the role his creations play in the creative processes of his fellow artists.
ter’s cooking tradition, including the many diners and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Attracting art lovers of all kinds, StART on the Street is an important time for the community to come together to celebrate all that the neighborhood has to offer. Additionally, in a campus in which many feel isolated and detached from the outside population, StART on the Street proves to be an important event, connecting Clark to the greater Worcester community, allowing students to interact with local business owners and artisans.
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The Scarlet/Sports Reed Powell wins ECAC Award Of Valor Powell becomes second Cougar to win
Fantasy Football Add/Drop for Week 3 By Ethan Giles contributing writer
Players to pick up: • Eddie Royal, WR, Chargers: The speedy slot receiver already has five touchdowns just two weeks into the season and is emerging as a Wes Welker-type threat for the Chargers. He is owned in just 18 percent of espn.com leagues, 4 percent of nfl.com leagues, and 23 percent of yahoo.com leagues. • Joique Bell, RB, Lions: The backup running back had two touchdowns in week one, and now appears ready to get even more carries in light of Reggie Bush’s injury. This week, the Lions travel to Washington DC to play the league’s worst rushing defense, the Redskins. Bell is owned in 96 percent of espn.com leagues, 52 percent of nfl.com leagues, and 76 percent of yahoo.com leagues. Players to drop:
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By Ethan Giles contributing writer
Clark University Basketball player Reed Powell will be awarded the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Award of Valor for his return to the team after 2011 motorcycle accident. Clark University’s athletic website says the purpose of the annual award is to, “honor [the] Eastern College Athletic Conference student-athletes whose courage, motivation and relentless determination serves as an inspiration
to all.” The website describes recipients of the award as studentathletes who “exemplify strength of character and perseverance deserving recognition as being truly triumphant.” According to the ECAC Website, the conference has 312 Division One, Two, and Three Colleges and Universities. Clark Athletic Director Sean Sullivan described the award as representing “the acknowledgment of tremendously brave, highly motivating, and courageous young people here on the east coast.” Sullivan says that the Athletic
Department felt so strongly about Reed’s story “that we have actually begun a new departmental athletic award named the Reed Powell Award.” Sullivan felt that the award would be a student-athlete that “exhibits tremendous courage, physical or emotional perseverance, a selflessness and a willingness to sacrifice for others, integrity, and of course bravery.” He went out of his way to point out that “we are not going to give [the award] out every year…it’s really only going to be pulled off the shelf when someone within our athletics family here comes to the floor as a really
• Michael Bush, RB, Bears: The former “touchdown vulture” had two rushing attempts for zero yards this past Sunday with neither attempt coming in the red zone. • BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Bengals: With the emergence of rookie running back Giovani Bernard, it appears “The Lawfirm” is done as the main back in Cincinnati.
exceptional person.” Sullivan calls Reed a “huge influence on [the Athletic Department] during the five to six years that he has physically been here.” He says he has “never heard of a tale so harrowing as Reed’s...he willed himself back to good health through sheer, poignant determination and perseverance. He is exceptionally worthy of this award.” Reed is one of five student-
athletes to win the award this year, joining Cameron Lyle of the University of New Hampshire, Ali Keith of Plymouth State University, Leonard Joseph of Bucknell University, and Craig Schoaf of Emmanuel College. Reed is the second Cougar to ever win the award, as softball player Buffy Clifford won the award in 1992.
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COUGAR of the WEEK First-year Lauren Mackey has had nothing short of a meteoric rise after playing forward for the Clark field hockey team for three games. She scored four goals against Becker College and another against Nichols College in a tense 2-1 victory. She hails from Dublin, New Hampshire, also plays for the Clark softball team, and has been playing Field Hockey since 7th grade. However, scoring an inundation of goals is not necessarily something she is used to.
Scarlet: What was your initial reaction to the Becker game where you scored your first four goals of the season? Lauren: I don’t even know. I went through high school without scoring and I played midfielder and defense. My coach kind of threw me in as a forward. After scoring four goals, it almost felt unreal, like it didn’t really happen. I was nervous during the beginning of the game, but by the end of it, I was so relaxed. It was different and it was weird.
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Scarlet: If somebody told you at the beginning of the season, “Hey Lauren, after three games, you’re going to have five goals”, what would your response be? Lauren: I would have been like, “hmmmm I might, who knows? Anything can happen” (Laughs). Definitely wouldn’t have thought it would happen. Scarlet: I know when one accomplishes something really cool, sometimes it’s hard to put that in the past and keep moving. What keeps you moving forward? Lauren: Since I don’t know the teams we play against, I just think that anything could happen. So I put aside that I scored that many goals and I tell myself I just need to work on passing and playing the game, and whatever happens is going to happen. Scarlet: So you’re not assuming that just because you had success in the past means you’ll keep having it. That you still have to work for it. Lauren: Oh definitely, I don’t think it’s going to come that easy. I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing and hope for the best. Scarlet: How has your team helped you succeed? Lauren: The whole forward line and the midfielders, and really the whole team is really close and together. It’s not just one person out there… we’re really a whole team. Scarlet: How have they reacted to your streak? Lauren: They’re really supportive. Everyone’s really happy and we’re just trying to keep going. Kaya Murphy scored. Maria Manning’s been scoring. So it’s not just been one person, it’s everyone and we’re all really supportive of each other. Scarlet: It’s really beneficial to have a good environment like that if you want to succeed. Lauren: Yeah, in preseason we didn’t know each other at first, but now we’re definitely a team. Scarlet: So it seems like you’ve been through much more than just three games. Lauren: Yeah, definitely. Scarlet: That’s really good to have that backbone, especially as a fresh-
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man when you’re new to college field hockey. Lauren: Exactly. At first it can be intimidating, but I’ve been able to adapt and get to know everyone and we’re all equal. There’s not one person that’s better, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. I like that about Clark field hockey.
Scarlet: That’s a good mentality to have, especially in field hockey where you can’t go that fast with the ball. Therefore, passing is very key. Lauren: Yeah. People should just come and see the competitiveness we have and the teamwork we have. The games are fun to watch, even if you don’t know field hockey.
Scarlet: What major games do you have coming up? Lauren: This coming week I think we’re playing UMass Dartmouth, and then we play Elms and Babson on Saturday. I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be tough, but I think we can do it.
Scarlet: Which teams are going to be particularly challenging? Lauren: I think Babson’s going to be really hard, but that’s just what I’ve heard the other girls say. Being a freshman, I don’t know our opponents that well.
Scarlet: And so you’re mentality going into those games is that although you’ve scored five goals, every game is a new challenge. Lauren: Exactly, and I’m probably going to have a target on my back because of the goals, but there’s so many other people on my team that I know can score four goals in a game. Scarlet: I’m obsessed with basketball, and one of Larry Bird’s favorite things that he did was after he scored a lot and the defense focused in on him, he would use that as an opportunity to set up his teammates. Lauren: Yeah, that’s kind of my mentality too. I’m just going to keep passing and passing. Scarlet: I really think it’s interesting how you’re able to take a step back from all the goals you’ve scored and have the insight to say, “okay what’s best for my team right now?” Lauren: I’ve always been that person, that, if I’m doing well, I’m going to work really hard, but I’m going to make sure the other people are contributing. I feel you’re stronger that way. Scarlet: Because really, you can’t do it alone. Lauren: Exactly, and I’ve never been like that. It’s never been a one person thing.
Scarlet: Do you feel like the team has a ways to go competition-wise? I know that Nichols is not having the best season so far. I’m not saying that wasn’t a good win or anything. I’m just wondering if you think there’s another echelon of teams that you have yet to play against. Lauren: Yeah, we’re definitely going to compete against harder teams, and our goal is just to compete and try to win. Scarlet: Nice. And even if you haven’t been against the level of play of some of the better teams, you have momentum from your previous wins. Lauren: We really wanted to make sure that we had some solid wins underneath us to put us in a good position. Scarlet: I remember that one of my coaches always said that wins and losses aren’t the main focus for the team, they’re a by-product of the main focus. And the main focus is just to have good chemistry and play the sport well. Lauren: I like that. That’s good. I definitely agree with that. Scarlet: And it’s good to have that mentality in your situation, to not be to goal oriented (no pun intended), to not be bent on achieving things and putting the ball in the net. Lauren: Definitely, it makes me think, “I got this”.
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