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By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges FRIDAY, NOVEMber 16, 2007
VOLUME CXXX ISSUE 10
Geneva, NY
HSG UPDATE:
Cradle To Cradle
Quorum Attendance Dissipates
By Tim Robbins Herald Contributor I was scribbling notes the other night when I abruptly realized that I had run out of notebook paper. It was late, and the campus store was closed, so I searched for an alternative instead. While I will admit that I’m still quite partial to the left-handed recycled notebooks that are offered for cheap in the campus store; I might have found a new favorite. I had been doing work in the computer lab at the time, so I walked over to the laser jet and picked up a few scattered sheets of scrap paper that had been discarded in and around the table. That’s where it all began… Returning to my desk, I began to scribble more notes. Suddenly an idea came to me! I think that I had better explain. After we use paper we get rid of it. Sometimes we do this by recycling; all too commonly however, paper is thrown in the trash. The paper that is recycled is reprocessed into pulp and then goes to a variety of uses, commonly ending up as recycled paper and various other products. The paper that is thrown away ends up in the stream of garbage that goes to our local landfill. While alternative methods exist, generally this paper is mixed in with other waste material, compacted or incinerated and then placed into a landfill. Once in a landfill environment, this biodegradable material (paper) is generally inhibited from degrading due to a general lack of oxygen (among other variables); so it just sits there. So I figured what if we could put this paper, which is either recycled or wasted to better use? The term “cradle to grave” is common expression used to illustrate the process of production, where materials are combined to make a given product and the environmental impact this product makes throughout its useful life and after it is disposed of by its eventual consumer. What if we could take a material (say partially used computer paper?) that as far as
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By Trippe Duke Managing Editor
Photo by Trippe Duke ‘08
STUDENTS UNITE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE By Trippe Duke Managing Editor Last Wednesday afternoon Sankofa: The Black Student Union of HWS held a forum outside SAGA to raise awareness for social justice and equality within our community. This discussion has been sparked by several recent national events, most notably the incident in Jena, Louisiana involving six African American students who face attempted murder charges for getting into a fight with fellow classmates, who earlier in the week had hung a noose over their social space. These events however are not far from home within our own community, which over the past year has seen two separate instances of derogatory graffiti written on students’ doors as well as frequent threats to the LGBT community. During last Wednesday’s assembly, a prominent theme was asking students if they were willing to “stand up.” Many of the speakers, which consisted of various faculty members and students, pleaded with those who would listen to address the situation of racism and inequality at HWS. One such speaker specifically addressed the crowd asking, “What are people willing to stand up for?” This question strikes at the center of the issue here on campus as, while there is clearly a problem here given the events of the past year, many students are more likely to complain about trite occurrences in daily life and refuse even to acknowledge the discussion in general. This
sentiment was carried by many who walked by, including one younger student who was complaining that the volume was far to high for the amount of people that were there listening. Reverend Leslie Adams addressed this issue specifically when she took the floor. Her speech centered on her conception of reality, and the fact that such social issues like racism and classism were “scary” and that people often “don’t want to look at them.” However she accurately pointed out that our community “can’t live unless we look at these realities and how it kills us.” As true in any realm, there must be involved members willing to address these dire issues in order for them to be repaired. Students who wish to get involved are urged to take advantage of the avenues presented currently by HWS. These include taking a Making Connections class, or joining student organizations such as LAO, Sankofa: The BSU, CSA, ISA, PRIDE, and HILLEL. All students are also invited to the Intercultural Affairs house located in front of the SAGA parking lot, as well as the Kwanzaa Celebration on December 7th. Actions as simple as sitting with a person of color you know at lunch or dinner are baby steps towards creating a community which truly fosters an environment where individual differences are valued, celebrated, and integrated.
Although attendance has steadily dropped over the course of the semester, unfortunately returning to numbers the HSG has seen in years past. The twenty students present, composed of loyal HSG quorum members and other power elites of Hobart College, were somewhat glad that the numbers were low since the meeting was relocated from its normal room to a much smaller one as a result of a class movie in Coxe 8. First on the agenda was an idea brought up by Zach Schulz ’09 about a half-court shot fundraiser to take place at halftime of Hobart Basketball games. This idea was widely accepted by the quorum, which approved to sponsor the $100 prize if any students are lucky enough to make the shot. Tickets will be sold during the first half of the games for $2.00 and proceeds will go to a charitable organization to be selected in an upcoming meeting. Committee updates from Campus Services reported that cross walk lighting had been looked into, and that the Town of Geneva was planning on repaving Pultney St. in 2009. Students also expressed concern for the dissimilar quality of bathroom tissue on campus. An issue was then brought up to Food Services, regarding the fact that the Cellar Pub does not follow SAGA regulations which state that students should be able to get a full meal using one meal ‘swipe.’ Currently students should be able to receive a main course, one side, and a fountain beverage for one meal equivalency, which the Cellar Pub does not offer. Tom Cahill then addressed the quorum on behalf of the Committee on Academic Affairs (COA) concerning an issue which has been brought up concerning the use of websites such as turnitin.com and checkit.com. These sites are tools used by faculty
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Campus Report
Established 1879 By and for the Students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges Rebecca A. Dennee, Editor-in-Chief Trippe Duke, Managing Editor Annalise VanHouten, Campus Happenings Editor John Heavey, A&E Editor Rebecca A. Dennee, Opinion/Editorial Editor Michael Kaplun, Sports Editor
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Letter From the Editor:
Change in Standards, New Goals For Spring Semester Dear HWS Community,
Carly Cummings Tim Robbins Nathaniel Peters-Kroll
Circulation Manager Zinnia Gill
Layout EmilyJane McLoughlin Rebecca Dennee Trippe Duke
Submission Guidelines The Herald is currently accepting submissions for our upcoming issue. Deadline for this issue is Monday at 5 pm. All submissions must be left in the drop box. Must include the: 1. Name 2. Individual phone number or e-mail 3. Hard copy 4. Disk copy E-mail submissions must be made via file attachment. If criteria are not met The Herald may not be able to print the submission.
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We need to work together to make The Herald the voice of the students and not the voice of Communications. We realize the quality of the paper is sub-par, but as the new editor-in-chief, my goal is to recreate the paper. A diversity of voices and writers would improve the paper greatly; we need you to express your voice. What good is your opinion if it never leaves the confines of your dorm room, or conversations with friends? As some of you may have read in the latest issue of The Martini, Cristina Bain addressed possible changes for the paper claiming those changes will cause censorship, will be selling out, will not be rewarding hard working people. Changes Will Be Made Members of the staff have expressed interest as supported by faculty members on campus to receive credit or payment for writers or for the editorial positions. This discussion has happened in a very informal way, but faculty and trustees have expressed their negative view of The Herald and it is time for change. However, our very first goal is to find an advisor. We are looking for someone to stand behind the decisions that we make, but remain professionally distant from the paper and its content Censorship and Standards The first claim Cristina Bain made in her article was over the loss of censorship if a faculty member were to become involved. Having an advisor, paying writers or receiving credit would not cause censorship; in fact these incentives would cause the opposite. Instead of using Communications articles, which is inadvertent censorship, we would have articles written by the students for the students, a positive change. More people will be willing to write for the paper and more diversity of ideas. An advisor would not cause censorship either because there are professional standards that one must follow when in the advising position of a student publication. Hard Work Goes Unnoticed The staff members who are fully committed to the paper each week work hard to contribute. Some staff members including myself work on the paper for 10+ hours per week writing articles and laying out the paper. This hard work goes unnoticed by many. If students who choose to write for the paper were to receive payment or credit the standards of what we publish will still be rigorous. We will have the ability to choose articles that are printed in the paper, and work with students to make their articles publishable. Would We Be Selling Out? Working for the paper should be a coveted job. The newspaper has existed since the beginning of the Colleges and it is time for a change to improve upon it. No longer should it be an embarrassment to the Colleges and faculty, a positive change will be made. Finding the Student’s Voice: Do you have something to say? Start the new semester out right by joining The Herald and create a new tradition. Wouldn’t you like to say you were a part of history, there to see it all? Currently we are looking to fill a variety of positions on The Herald. · Copy Editors · Sports, Arts and Entertainment, Campus News, Op-Ed Contributors and Editors · Accountant/Ad Sales Manager · Poets, Story Writers, Artists Interested students can contact The Herald at Herald@hws.edu. Thank you for your time and assistance. Kind Regards, Rebecca A. Dennee
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Cradle To Cradle HSG UPDATE: a consumer is concerned has already met its primary use, and instead of sending right to the grave, we bring it back to the cradle! Many of these pages that are left around printers, recycled or discarded have little to no writing on them. Supposing one were to average the amount of space used per page of paper discarded or recycled compared to the entire surface area of both sides of the page I am confident that the little amount of area used would be surprising. The eight or ten pages that I took from the pile next to the printer all had less than two or three sentences on them; an amount that can be easily crossed out with a pen. What I am proposing is a very simple process with tremendous benefits. Paper could be collected from the areas around campus that produce considerable volumes of waste paper that would fit this category. Once collected, this paper could be bound and then sold at the campus store for cheaper prices than both regular and recycled paper, but the paper would be of high quality. Now I realize that this type of paper would not be appropriate to hand something into a professor (although you might be surprised, pending on the piece of paper AND the professor). However, I must point out that if you take notes during lecture or reading like I do, this would be the perfect resource. High quality paper, low prices, and good for the environment? Sounds like a plan to me. If you are interested in getting involved, seeing this put into action, or more information e-mail: Tim Robbins at Timothy.
Quorum Attendance Dissipates
to scan papers for possible forgery and plagiarism. Nationally, there has been some concern that students rights are being violated since any paper submitted to the sites are incorporated into the program, posing copyright and royalty violation issues as students receive nothing for the use of their papers. There was then a proposal for funding from the HSG to support this year’s Eco Ball, hosted by the Chi Phi fraternity. Changing the theme from the traditional Red Ball, this year’s event will benefit the Climate Commitment, which has recently been endorsed by former President Bill Clinton.
HSG MEETS EVERY WEEK AT 8:00PM IN COXE 8. ALL HOBART MEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Robbins@hws.eduTim
Today’s New Releases: Beowulf and Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
Movie Review: “American Gangster” (Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality)
By Carly Cummings Last week there were three new releases added to the showings at the Geneva Movieplex, P2, Lions for Lambs, and Fred Claus, all getting reviews in the “C” range and none looking particularly appealing, so I went to the one –week old “American Gangster instead, and it was well worth it. The theater was so packed that people had to move seats to make room for one another, and elbows were touching. It is likely that the big names of Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe brought them in, but the film also had a great supporting cast and plot line to make it an excellent choice. Director Ridley Scott bring us a drama, based mainly in the 1970’s , of the true life story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), a gangster who created his own empire of heroin dealing in Harlem, and the cop who was sent to stop him, Detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). It told the story of how Lucas rose to the top of the drug world through connections, a mentor, and his intelligence, and how he brought his large family from North Carolina up to New York to help him. At the same time Lucas was building his business, Richie Roberts was dealing with an extremely corrupted police force, and fighting for custody of his son. Audience members work right along with Roberts, watching him piece together the truth to who is behind dealing the cheap, pure heroin and as Roberts gets closer, Lucas’s business and life slowly fall apart. The complexities of both characters is what made the film most interesting. Lucas, although a dangerous drug dealer who was not hesitant to use intensely violent methods to keep people in line, bought his family a huge house, gave food to the poor, and brought his mother to church each Sunday. Roberts, on the other hand, although an honest cop who saved his junkie partner’s life, was a huge womanizer and didn’t care about seeing his son. So one of the main themes and interests of the films was the difference between what’s good and what’s bad? As well as who should “win”? Was it worse to have a “bad” professional life, a violent gangster perpetuating a nation’s drug problem, but a “good” personal life, or was it worse to have a “good” professional life, an honest cop, and a “bad” personal life? This movie was definitely most engaging because of its gray areas and how that allowed viewers to cheer for both sides. Although I think Washington was particularly great, both he and Crowe turned out fantastic performances and truly gave depth to the characters and kept them believable. The supporting cast of Lucas’s brothers, mother, and wife, as well as Roberts informants and team, all added their own spark to the film, including Cuba Gooding Jr. as the dealer Nicky Barnes. This acting as well as a goods script and Director helped keep the 2 hour and 37 minute film moving and engaging through the whole thing. Although some parts got a bit slow, nothing dragged too much or made the audience get antsy. Overall, I highly suggest seeing this movie, particularly over the other choices out in Geneva right now; with a great cast and plot, you can’t go wrong with this choice.
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The Herald │ arts and entertainment
Things to Talk About Over Turkey In case you haven’t been keeping up with your trashy gossip magazines and are worried about what you can awkwardly discuss during Thanksgiving dinner (besides the cliché questions about how school is going), here is a brief wrap-up of this week in Hollyweird!
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By Olivia Carb Most importantly and ridiculously, there was a very public intoxicated altercation between George Clooney and Fabio during dinner at Madeo in West Hollywood on November 2nd. Apparently, Fabio and his entourage (including a photographer) were excessively snapping photos of what George believed to be of his private dinner party. George became especially irritated when Fabio informed him that the pictures were not actually him but of other patrons in the restaurant. Thankfully, the waiters broke up the cat-fight after a little push-shove and the only injuries the Diva’s suffered was a bruised ego and frizzy hair. “Sin City” star Mickey Rourke was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. After making an illegal U-turn at a red light, police promptly pulled Mickey over. They suspected Mickey was intoxicated because his speech was slurred, he couldn’t walk straight, and he failed the breathalyzer. After being handcuffed, Mickey claimed “I’m not drunk, I didn’t even drink that much” (sure Mr. Rourke) to further confuse the cops. Fortunately, little damage was done since Mickey was actually swerving along in a green scooter. A Catholic priest was arrested for allegedly stalking Conan O’Brian. During the span of his fourteen month obsession with the talk-show host, David Ajemian signed his letters “You’re Priest Stalker” – most likely praying that his blatant proclamation didn’t hinder his chances of meeting Conon. Later, when he wasn’t admitted into a taping of Late Night at NBC Studios, Ajemian angrily wrote to O’Brian asking “Is this the way you treat your most dangerous fans?” Obviously someone with half a brain wouldn’t admit a psychotic Catholic priest who may possibly crucify himself on stage in order to declare his devotion to the almighty Conan. On a more serious note, super-famous rapper Kanye West’s mother, Dr. Donda West died on Saturday due to complications during a cosmetic surgery procedure. Though this is indeed saddening since West even had a song on his Late Registration album titled “Hey Mama!” to emphasize the fact that he and Dondra were extremely close, one mustn’t ignore the fact that the doctor who performed the procedure, Dr. Jan Adams had multiple prior DUIs and malpractice suits, and was also sued four times for sexual assault. It doesn’t take a college diploma to know that maybe that Dr. Jan wasn’t the most reliable surgeon to choose when you’re putting someone’s life and attractiveness at risk. Why didn’t she call the talented and closeted Robert Rey on Dr. 90210? It’s not like funds are limited for the West family, and additionally it would have made for great television and publicity for Dondra’s book. LiLo fans: America’s Sweetheart is jumping on the jailbait bandwagon! After two DUI arrests over the past year and a rather public cocaine addiction, it seems that despite spending months in a spa aka rehab the Judge is not letting Lindsay Lohan off easy; apparently she will be spending a minimum of four days in prison (with the possibility of ten!).Though all will miss Linds, you can immortalize her in your driveway during her hiatus. Lindsay’s infamous Mercedes-Benz SL-Class that she was attempting to drive during her drug induced car crash into a tree is now for sale on ebay starting at $110,000; unfortunately for Lohan, there have been no bidders yet – so for all you auction addicts, that could be YOU! Creepy Celebrity couple alert! Keep your eyes peeled for pictures and headlines featuring a wrinkly cyclist and a cherubic millionaire, or as they are better known as: Lance Armstrong and Ashley Olson – the two attempted discretion by booking separate rooms at the SoHo Grand but the paparazzi aren’t that stupid. Hopefully that relationship will not result in an unwanted pregnancy! Sister Mary-Kate is clearly the smarter of the two since she was seen getting “friendly” with ultra fine exboyfriend Stavros Niarchos. Now that’s age appropriate. Another duo rumored to be shacking up together that doesn’t resemble statutory rape is Kate Hudson and Heath Ledger. The two were seen making out over the weekend and getting rather cozy. Why didn’t this happen sooner? What is Celebrity news without a little something about our favorite train wreck, Britney Spears? After running a red-light the other day with her two toddlers (who both suffered from pink-eye recently) and court appointed monitor present, Brit was issued a drug test – which shockingly enough she failed! Britney tested positive for an undisclosed amphetamine which could explain why she looks so cracked out all the time. Her publicist team (because it takes more than fifty people to keep this chick looking slightly sane) is stating that it was in fact asthma medicine that caused for her to test “false-positive.” No worries though, less time with the kids’ means more time for chandelier shopping and fried chicken!
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The Herald │ arts and entertainment
Style Profile By Trippe Duke Managing Editor
Photo by Bennett Pemberton ‘08
Name: Moni Nickname: Boo About Me:
3. I’ve been mistaken in the past for.
I eat squirrels and I lift weights, and if you don’t like America than you can get out!
A mean dog
My Style:
5. The best style advice I’ve ever received was.
Chrome tags, golden coat.
1. Who do you most closely model your style after?
Under Dog
2. I wear this kind of underwear.
Commando
Those colors don’t run
6. The T.V. show I base my style on is:
Clifford
7. I feel sexiest when.
I clean myself
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Sports
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007
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This Past Week in HWS Athletics By Mike Kaplun Sports Editor
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching, and while the winter sports season now completely begins, a fall athletic team has its sights set on a championship run. Here is how our teams faired this past week:
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FOOTBALL The Hobart College football team earned its fourth straight NCAA Division III playoff berth following an 8-2 regular season. On November 17, the Statesmen travel to Rochester to play 2006 Final Four participant and fifth-ranked St. John Fisher College in the first round of the tournament. Kick-off is scheduled for noon.
The William Smith College Swimming and Diving team is 3-0 after a 141-96 win over Alfred on November 10. Among the Herons who were successful in the pool was junior Lynn Cutter, winner of three individual events for William Smith. The squad will not be back in the water
William Smith
FIELD HOCKEY On November 10, the nationally-ranked William Smith College field hockey team’s title run came to an end. The Herons fell to fifth-ranked College of New Jersey, 5-1, in the second round of the playoffs. The squad finished its fantastic 2007 campaign with 16 wins and just five losses.
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HOCKEY The 12th-ranked Hobart College hockey team is off to a 6-0 start following road victories at Western New England and Wentworth last weekend. The Statesmen beat the two squads by a combined score of 13-0. On November 17-18, Hobart stays on the road for face-offs against Oswego and Brockport.
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Soccer
until after Thanksgiving, when the team competes in the Liberty League Swimming and Diving Championships.
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After an undefeated regular season, the William Smith College soccer team met its match in the first round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. On November 10, Worcester State scored the early tournament upset by knocking off the Herons, 2-0, in Geneva. Despite the disappointing defeat, William Smith finished its season with a laudable17-1-1 record.
SQUASH On November 10-11, the Hobart College squash team lost its three matches to Navy, Denison, and Franklin and Marshall. The Statesmen take their 1-4 record to the Liberty League Championships held on November 17-18 at St. Lawrence.
William Smith
SQUASH The William Smith College squash team won its opening match of the 2007-2008 season by defeating Colgate, 9-0. Senior Lucy Ross, junior Lori Stump, and senior Maddie Brooks won the 1-3 matches. William Smith is back on the courts on November 17-18 in the Liberty League Championships, hosted by St. Lawrence.
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Cross Country The Hobart College cross country team finished 28th out of 39 teams in last weekend’s NCAA Regional Championships. Sophomore Ben Flanagan led the Statesmen by placing 80th in a field of 271 runners. It was Hobart’s final event of the season. Photo Courtesy KEVIN COLTON
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Soccer On November 10, the Hobart College soccer team lost in the second round of the playoffs to Rochester, 2-0, which ended the team’s season. The Statesmen wrapped up their 2007 campaign with a 12-4-3 overall record.
Cross Country Also in the NCAA Regional Championships, the William Smith College cross country team finished 29th out of 37 teams. Sophomore Katie Pietrak led the Herons by placing 136th in the 255runner field. It, too, was William Smith’s final event of the season.
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BASKETBALL On November 16, the Hobart College basketball squad begins its 2007-2008 campaign at Oswego. The Statesmen, who posted an 11-14 overall record last season, return 2006-2007 AllLiberty League selection, senior John Grazioli. Despite losing several seniors to graduation last May, the team welcomes nine first-years.
William Smith
BASKETBALL The William Smith College basketball team commences its fourth-month long journey on Saturday, November 17 at Medaille. Winners of the 2007 ECAC Upstate Championship, the Herons return six very experienced upperclassmen, including standout senior Marisa Vespa. The squad also welcomes five first-years.
Sailing The HWS Sailing team finished ninth and thirteenth, respectively, in its final two regattas of the fall. The team competed in the Atlantic Coast Dinghy Championships and Atlanta Coast Women’s Championships to conclude its fall campaign. HWS will be back on the water in March. For complete HWS athletic schedules, visit www. hws.edu/athletics. When you get time to step away
from the books this week, please go cheer on your fellow student-athletes. Your support is always appreciated. *If there are any sports enthusiasts eager to get involved in sports writing, please e-mail Mike Kaplun at mk2993@hws.edu.
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The Herald Student-Athlete Spotlight:
Corey Cage By Nathaniel Peters-Kroll Every since arriving on the Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ campus in the fall of 2004, senior Corey Cage has been behind the collegiate athletic eight ball. Whether it is the fact he walked on to the football team, changed positions midway through his college career, or sustained two seasonending injuries in the past two seasons, the senior’s will has certainly been tested. Yet, none of that has deterred Cage from continuing to work hard both on and off the gridiron. In his college career, the running back-converted-defensive back recorded four interceptions and a touchdown, while starting eleven games. “I knew I was already behind when I came in,” said the senior from Syracuse, New York, “but that motivated me to work harder than everyone else.” For the second year in a row, a separated shoulder has ended Cage’s football season. And, being a senior academically, he has accepted the fact that his football career is probably over. Like his diligent work ethic, though, Cage remains optimistic. With the Statesmen riding a seven-game winning streak heading into their fourth-straight postseason tournament, the senior believes they can do some damage. “I believe they will make it all the way to Salem, Virginia” he affirmed, referring to the site of the NCAA Division III College Football National Championship. Although the senior student-athlete’s football career may be over, his life will only just begin following graduation. The Computer Science major is still not sure where he will work, but Cage would like to be a computer science programmer. And, in a computer-dominated world, the senior can rest assure that employment will be obtained. For now, however, Cage would just like to root his teammates on during their championship quest, which begins on Saturday, November 17 at fifth-ranked St. John Fisher College.
Best of luck to the Statesmen and Herons!
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HWS Athletics Events on Campus This Weekend
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The Herald Check out This Past Week in HWS Athletics On page 6
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From Left to Right: Tracy Stankavage ‘08 head butts the ball. Unfortunately the Herons lost their game this past Saturday but played a very good season. Dan Riso ‘09 jumps into his team’s awaiting arms after winning their game. Lucy Ross ‘08 runs to hit the ball in her game of squash.
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Album Review
Blind Faith by Mestizo and Mike Gao
Interested In Writing For The Herald? Email your articles at Herald@hws.edu Deadline: Monday 5PM We Are Looking Forward To Receiving Your Pieces!
By Trippe Duke Managing Editor A few weeks ago, my housemate Mickey Kitz ’08 came back from the post office with a few CD’s he had just purchased from the internet. One of them was a new CD composed by Mike Gao and Mestizo titled Blind Faith. This collaborative effort features Gao on the boards and Mestizo on the mic, but what really makes this album unique is the exceptionally composed instrumentals in every track. With more than half of the CD being instrumental, Mike Gao continues to establish himself as one of the top underground producers coming out of the West Coast following the great success he had with the Galapagos4 family
tree. His instrumentation flawlessly achieves a truly unique sound providing a hypnotizing foundation for Mestizo’s vocals. Mestizo himself has been touring internationally and has been achieving great success since he revealed his identity to the general public. His style of deep driving vocals perfectly compliments the work Gao did on the tables creating one of the best put together albums I have heard in quite some time. Tracks such as Mr. Enthusiastic create a rare sound as each member of this duo compliment each other perfectly. I give it four of these things ℵℵℵℵ, an excellent album.