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The Herald By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

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Heated Debate over Concert Grant Allocations By Trippe Duke ‘08 Managing Editor

Last Tuesday, the Hobart Student Government (HSG) and the William Smith Congress (WSC) held a joint meeting to lay out the plans for the rest of the semester. Hopefully with both quorums on the same page, there will be some more organization and efficiency in dealing with the three goals outlined by the respective presidents Kelly Stephens ’09 and Jake Napier ’09. These specific points involve refitting the broke down shuttle system, correcting the SodexHo meal ‘swipe’ extortion, as well as discussing some options concerning WEOS budgeting. With these three goals in mind, it has yet to be seen whether or not the two quorums will have the energy, and more importantly the ‘‘person-power,’’ to actually make some headway in resolving these issues. The shuttle system may be reorganized into a scheduled loop system, which would correct the issues some students are having with long waits. It was not discussed, however, that the loop system was used as recently as spring 2004 and was changed to its current format due to problems. Meal plan issues concern the disparity between what a meal ‘‘swipe’’ will purchase you and what it actually costs. Currently, one meal at the SAGA main dining hall costs $8.50, while one meal swipe at the Cellar Pub or Café will get you $5.75. The problem is that they are charged equally as meal ‘‘swipes,’’ which has caused concern that using meals at the Cellar Pub or the Café (an option normally open only

to Seniors ) ends up cheating students out of money. The WEOS issues stirred up some emotion among the quorum attendees, as $36,000 per year of student tax dollars is allocated to the college radio station that broadcasts primarily NPR shows in Ithaca. There was much concern by HSG President Jake Napier that the student tax dollars should be going more towards a HWSoriented ratio station. It was then brought up that the Colleges actually have another station, WHWS that could accommodate a more campus oriented programming. The meeting then quickly broke into one of the more entertaining debates either quorum had seen all year: about issues concerning the level of student involvement and participation with band choices paid for by the 200K concert grant. This grant was given last year, and is intended to be spent by the end of next academic year. There were many unknown stipulations of the grant itself, specifically that it is supposed to benefit the surrounding community as well. There were many attendees that were upset that last week’s concert featuring Donna and the Buffalo was not even considered a choice according to the student survey sent out last year. There are plans to hold an open forum in the coming weeks to boost student involvement in this important decision, as recent concerts can potentially be a great draw to potential students thinking about attending the Colleges.

Herald Staff Housing Review By Herald Staff It is quickly coming to that time where students are getting organized for their housing arrangements for next year. This is a critical move for every campus resident since this decision could possibly be the most important one made for next year. Where one lives has so much to do with the overall quality of experience of the year, and getting organized and knowing the in and out of the housing system plays a huge role in how the upcoming year will be remembered. If you already have it really planned out and have a friend in charge of a theme house that can recognize your ‘random’ application essay and get you in, you are all set. But if not this is a critical moment as housing is running short on campus and nobody wants to end up in the Sherrill basement. This issue could be easily resolved if the Colleges would allow more seniors off campus, thus freeing up space in the more coveted residences. But since that is unlikely to happen given how much money the Colleges make forcing students to live on campus, getting a good room should be a priority as HWS is expecting one of the

Hobart Graduate Peter G. Tierney III is Ordained to Episcopal Priesthood February 18, 2008 (Needham, MA) The Rev. Peter G. Tierney III, of Newton, MA, was ordained to the sacred order of priests on Friday, February 15, 2007, at Grace & Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 2927 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT. The Rt. Rev. Jack McKelvey, seventh bishop of the Diocese of Rochester, NY, ordained Tierney and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Other assisting clergy included The Rev. Julie Kelsey, rector of Grace & St. Peter’s; The Rev. Robert. G. Windsor, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Needham, MA; The Rev. Jonathan Mitchican, associate rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Salisbury, MD; and Tierney’s wife, The Rev. Veronica Tierney, deacon. Tierney says he was extremely moved when the Hamden parish opened its doors for his ordination to the priesthood, as it was one of the parishes where he served as an intern while studying at Yale Divinity School. “Grace & St. Peter’s was very supportive of me during my internship,” Tierney said. “Julie [Kelsey] was my preaching instructor at seminary. It was a tremendous privilege to share the pulpit with her while I was an intern. The church’s location provides an opportunity to bring together family members, parishioners and clergy from the various congregations

I’ve served during my time of preparation for the priesthood. I’m happy these people who mean so much to me will have a chance to meet each other and worship together.”

Tierney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart College (2003) and is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, where he earned a Master of Divinity in 2006 and a Master of Sacred Theology in 2007. A native of Penn Yan, NY, Tierney was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop McKelvey on June 30, 2007, at the Church of St. Luke & St. Simon Cyrene in downtown Rochester, NY. He began serving as curate of Christ Episcopal Church on Sept. 1, 2007. During his term at Christ Church, Tierney’s focused areas of involvement will include working with the high school youth group; contributing to the church’s adult Christian education program; and

pastoral care. “I am particularly looking forward to traveling with our youth group down to Kentucky in April, to build homes for people in need through Habitat for Humanity,” Tierney said. Located at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Rosemary Street, Christ Episcopal Church has been a cornerstone of Episcopal/Anglican worship, Christian education and community outreach in the Needham area and beyond for over 100 years. All are welcome at Christ Episcopal Church.

biggest incoming classes in history. Emerson Hall: is always a viable option, especially for Juniors. These suites are the biggest on campus and have their own bathrooms/ lounges, just make sure that you get along with everyone you are living with. There have been multiple cases of cabin fever due to the close quarters you will be sharing with your five other roommates, but the potential of these suites is off the charts. Odells: One would say being a Junior and getting to live in Odell’s is a lucky thing and I would have to agree. This year I lucked out and got a rare chance to experience the village by the pond. Actually, a few more juniors than normal got this opportunity because of a mixup with housing that led to something known simply as the “special lottery.” There are a number of positives and negatives about living in Odell’s. On the one hand, it is nice having your own single, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, two bathrooms for four people, and the luxury of being extremely close to the field house. But there are still some

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Campus Report The Herald Submit to The Crux Deadline March 1st March 1st is literally getting closer ever y second, and if you want your creative pieces displayed and distributed, you need to act now. Unlike the real world, College is rife with opportunities for aspiring artists. Everywhere we turn, there’s teachers hassling us for essays, magazines and newspapers begging us for submissions, and people actually encouraging us to read our poetry. Out loud. Into a microphone. (a scarier thought I am loathe to entertain) While this may seem like a living dream to most of us, there is at least one downside: with this flurry of information, something as special as Crux often gets lost in the shuffle. The sad and pretty truth is that there really is nothing like Crux here on campus. Once a year, they publish a small, modest but tasteful little book full of student-made art, poetry, short fiction, photography, and whatever other crazy new artistic mediums you kids are coming up with. As if seeing your work in print weren’t enough, there’s even a cash prize for the lucky artist whose piece is featured as cover art. Art majors, first years, seniors, political science enthusiasts and everyone in between is welcome to submit their pieces. With an all new editing team and an entirely reworked layout, Crux is hoping to surpass even the smashing success of last years debut issue. If you want to put yourself out there and see your paintings, photography, poetry or prose in print, there’s no better time than now. Email submissions to Crux@hws.edu by March 1st.

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Do you have a story about how surreal it felt to finally lay your eyes on one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Submit it to the Aleph! HWS and Union College collaborate to publish the Aleph journal of global perspectives every year. The Aleph editorial board strongly encourages any and all student who have recently been abroad to put together a creative piece of work for our magazine. Submissions can include anything from photographs, poems, artwork related to your abroad experience, stories, and amazing memories. Submitting something to the Aleph is an exciting opportunity to share your travels with others and reminisce. Written pieces can be in word format and sent as attachments to borgesaleph@yahoo.com and photos can be uploaded directly by going to http://web.hws.edu/globalsnapshot. Do not miss this chance! The deadline is February 22.

without you Upcoming Events we might as well be Friday Feb. 22nd – Friday Feb. 29th Friday - 22nd Alumna Corey Breneisen Art Showing Summer Research Applications Due Sankofa Presents: S.O.U.L. Week - Slam Poetry Saturday - 23rd Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake Sankofa Presents: S.O.U.L. Week - “Harlem Nights” Monday - 25th Speaker: Caroline Elizabeth Sikelela Setsiba Film Screening: Casino Nation Tuesday - 26th HWS Day Native American Symposium Performance by Joy Harjo and Susan Power French Film Series: Camille Claudel Thursday - 28th Strategic Reading and Note Taking Workshop

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It’s been a relatively boring safe week on the good ole’ HWS campus, on February 11th and 12th absolutely NOBODY did anything wrong. Not even one person ran around practicing their new self-defense kung fu moves on fellow students. Alas, despite our best efforts – criminal mischief still ensued starting in the wee hours of the morning on the 13th. Apparently vandalism was the reckless behavior of choice this week being back there were multiple instances of angry people running around campus screwing shit up. The tenants of Beta Sigma had to drown their sorrows with keg stands after several unidentified items were vandalized. The residents of JPR better guard their macbooks close to their hearts, lock their doors, and pray that their beloved computers are not next in this seemingly endless saga of laptop abuse. Two instances occurred two nights apart from each other of domestic laptop battery. On the 16th, Fire safety equipment was vandalized in Durfee, because apparently bright red boxes that blare annoying sirens that cause for scrawny to run outside in their unattractive skivvies will never cease to amuse. Following that, a window was vandalized in Geneva which means that some poor fellows felt that lake breeze pretty hard and woke up with a killer cold. Lastly, “some friends of mine” was written up for possession of alcohol under the age of 21 in Sherrill Hall. The victims of the write-up were in fact sitting in the room silently when a security guard appeared stating that “I received a noise complaint on this room” when in all actuality the noise was literally right behind him. After writing up the innocent students, he bogarded the almost full bottle of pleasure juice… and ran off to prey on his next victim.

You Know What Really Grinds My Gears? By S.T. Radzliano Herald Contributor 1) When you could have fit into a parking spot if that one kid had learned how to drive and parked three inches farther to the left 2) The toilet paper found in all residence halls that is so thin you can read through it and which rips off one sheet at a time 3) People who have telephone conversations in the hallway at 2:00 a.m. 4) People who decide to stop and have a conversation with someone right before putting their tray on the conveyer belt in SAGA and remain entirely oblivious to the 58 people which get backed up behind them. 5) When after waiting for six hours in the Classics Line you are generously dished out three French fries even though that’s the only thing you asked for 6) When you call security to let you back into your locked room at 6:00 p.m. and they mysteriously get really busy until 8:00 p.m. when the RA’s on duty can do the un-lock for them 7) When after a long day the only shower that isn’t taken is the one that has: a) a broken shower head, b) non-existent water pressure, c) scolding hot or freezing cold water, or d) still smells like a mixture of urine, beer, and vomit from that one kids crazy weekend. 8) Walking by the giant pot hole outside the mini-quad when its raining and having one car see you and avoid it, then having a second car drive right through and splash you just when you thought you were in the clear 9) People who stand in front of their mailbox reading their own mail, totally ignorant to the fact that they are blocking your mailbox too 10) When after having one too many beers, someone makes it to the bathroom stall when they are about to be sick, yet manage to vomit on everything other than into the toilet

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lively residence hall, but with about 100 students in each Jackson, Potter, and Rees what else can you expect? Don’t let the size of JPR overwhelm you, floors often become quite close and there is definitely a certain sense of community. If you are looking for a more private living situation, the quads and suites offer a decent sized common room and relative detachment from the rest of the floor. Overall, what JPR lacks in charm and hygiene it makes up for in activity and character. Rees: If you’re thinking about living in Rees, ask yourself this question: am I the type of person that needs quiet to get things done? If the answer is yes, then you should probably pick a different residence hall. Some features of Rees include stairwells sticky from beer (with the occasional couch obstructing passage through it) and loud music that can be heard from different floors; however, it’s definitely good for a laugh if you’re into stories of drunken escapades. Other lovely features include no fire alarm on the fourth floor, which is great when the building is burning down and you ask yourself, “is that in Potter?” then roll over and go back to sleep. So- Rees? If you like to partyand the louder, the better, is your philosophy- then Rees is your place. I should probably mention, however, that RA’s and Campus Security really like to stop by and say hi on the weekends. Good luck with the housing lottery! Durfee: Location, location, location! Being one of the experimental girls in Durfee, I have a very different outlook on the mini quad, but that being said, the best part about the mini quad is the location. If you wake up late it’s a quick jog to almost anywhere on campus. However its faithful nickname “Dirty Durfee” will always stick along with the smell that no amount of cleaning product or elbow grease will clean away. The stories of drunken football players jumping out of the window, the stolen couch and microwave every week, the testosterone empowered atmosphere are all keystones to life in the Durf. If you want to have the ideal bachelor pad with a bunch of girls from the Hill until 10:30 when Security comes and confiscates your beer then this is the place to be. Side Note: You can also open a bar on the third floor (circa Blu’s @ Bartlett 3) just tip your dresser on its side.

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Don’t knock it till you tried it. Most ignorant people will cringe when the idea of mixing orange juice and malt liqueur together is brought up, but if you have ever tried Orangina and liked it then this one is for you. The great thing about this is that you can be set for the night with six dollars. I have heard this drink referred to as a ‘bum’s mimosa’ but nonetheless there is no shame in swilling on this fine beverage. The drink even has its own theme song written by the Beastie Boys, and can be found on their album Licensed to ILL. You don’t even need to do any dishes. Simply drink your 40 down to the knuckle in the bottle, then fill the rest with orange juice and enjoy. While some people may have specific preference to what type of malt liqueur is their favorite, I would recommend Old English. While it is forty cents more expensive, it is worth dropping the bills as most would agree it is the finest of malt liqueurs that can be found here in Geneva.

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campus. And as the people who have lived there know, taking out your own garbage is just a pain. North 4: Last year, by sheer luck, I had the chance to live in possibly the best dorm room on campus. Before North 4 became substance free or a 24 hour quiet floor it was just like any other on campus. Except for one thing: on the fourth floors in both North and South there is one suite which is comprised of only two singles. These singles are connected by a common room far too massive for two people to use all the space. Our common room had seating for about fifteen and still felt a bit empty. It also had a floor to ceiling window giving us a great view of the football and lacrosse fields. The single rooms are also much larger than any other singles in the buildings. Add the fact that you can control the temperature of the rooms and you have an amazing living arrangement. 704 S. Main (Phi Sigma Kappa): When coming from past housing experiences which include an Odell’s unit comprised mainly of girls, a co-ed floor in North, and basically living with your girlfriend on an all girls floor, living in a fraternity house may be a tough thing to do. Let’s face it, guys are dirty. Our kitchen always has dirty dishes, there is an abundance of trash strewn throughout the entire house, and that one room downstairs definitely has a “hockey bag” type smell coming from it. On a more positive note, it is nice having a room designated as a library in your house, so you never have to make the trip in the cold. Being so close to campus is convenient too, considering classes are just a few feet away. Some of the rooms have an amazing view of Seneca Lake. Free coffee Friday at the bookstore is right in my backyard, and finally, having a full living room with a 42” flat screen and surround sound is wonderful. JPR: While JPR has been given such colorful names as “The Super Dorm” and “The Ghetto,” living there isn’t actually all that bad. Since the majority of its residents are firstyear students the noise level falls somewhere between what you get on The Hill and The Mini-Quad. You can find times and places to study essentially uninterrupted, but it is pretty much a guarantee that at some point you will hear the upstairs neighbors playing Dance Dance Revolution at 3:00 a.m. and/or a gaggle of drunk first-year girls stumbling home on a Wednesday evening. It’s certainly a

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GENEVA -- As the final concert in Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ 2007/2008 “Live From Geneva” music series, national hip-hop recording artist Talib Kweli will present a concert at 8 p.m., Friday, April 18 at the Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St. Doors open at 7. Opening the show is Broadcast Live. General admission tickets are $25; $15 for students. They go on sale during intermission at the Donna the Buffalo/ Keith Frank concert, February 15. General admission tickets only will be available on-line at www.TheSmith.org starting at 11 p.m. All tickets will be available starting February 19, during regular business hours, at The Smith box office, The College Store, and by calling 315-781-LIVE or toll-free 866-355-LIVE (5483). Talib Kweli is one of the most critically respected rappers of his time, which dawned in the late ‘90s when he rapped alongside Mos Def and DJ Hi-Tek as part of the group Black Star. This trio of upand-comers and their widely acclaimed self-titled 1998 album debut helped make Rawkus Records one of the premier underground rap outposts of the era. Kweli and Hi-Tek then collaborated as a duo on “Reflection Eternal” (2000), which firmly established them apart from Mos Def, who had gone solo. For a moment there, Kweli and his Rawkus associates seemed like a full-fledged movement -- a return to the sort of hip-hop associated with the so-called golden age. But Rawkus lost its momentum, and its roster dispersed, leaving Kweli on his own to carry the torch. He continued his output, beginning with a proper solo debut, “Quality” (2002), and though he didn’t rack up towering sales numbers, he remained a critical favorite. In fact, he was one of the most admired and respected rappers on the major-label circuit during the mid-2000s, best evidenced by Jay-Z’s famous “Black Album” rhyme: “If skills sold, truth be told/I’d probably be, lyrically, Talib Kweli.” Born in Brooklyn as the eldest of two sons born to college professors, Kweli’s first name is an Arabic name meaning “the seeker or student,” while his last name is of Ghanaian origin meaning “of truth or knowledge.” He began developing his literary gift in elementary school, when he’d write short stories and poems. It wasn’t until years later that he turned to hip-hop as an outlet for his self-expression. In high school he met a young Dante Smith, better known today as Mos Def. This meeting further drew Kweli toward hip-hop, and another fateful meeting further convinced him that he had a bright future as an MC. During a 1994 trip to Cincinnati he met Tony Cottrell, aka DJ Hi-Tek, who at the time was part of a local rap group called Mood. Kweli impressed Hi-Tek during their time together, and the DJ invited the MC to guest on several tracks for Mood’s 1997 album “Doom.” Shortly afterward, Kweli and Hi-Tek formed a partnership as Reflection Eternal and recorded “Fortified Live,” which a then-fledging Rawkus label released on its first “Soundbombing” compilation. A year later in 1998, the two invited Mos Def into the mix, and the “Black Star” album resulted. And with it came a steady downpour of critical acclaim that turned the guys into media darlings.

They might not have sold millions of albums, but Kweli, Hi-Tek, and Mos Def most certainly impressed a great many people, among them critics, fellow rap artists, and a lot of folks who enjoyed a good old-fashioned hip-hop album with an emphasis on beats, rhymes, and life -not dramatized gunplay or interpolations of proven pop songs. That was the end of Black Star, however. In 1999 Mos Def released his debut solo album, “Black on Both Sides,” and turned away from music and toward an acting career, leaving Kweli and Hi-Tek on their own. The duo returned to their Reflection Eternal partnership and released an album of the same name in 2000. It spawned a few minor hits: “Move Somethin’” and “The Blast.”

album were gargantuan because of the Jay-Z rhyme, and also because a great many hip-hop disciples felt Kweli was long overdue for a commercial breakthrough. The album was undoubtedly his most commercial effort to date, featuring a few token radio-ready hook singers like Mary J. Blige and Anthony Hamilton, not to mention a roster of hitmaking producers like the Neptunes, Just Blaze, and Kanye. It was also Kweli’s most self-conscious to date, however, as it was apparent that the commercial pressures had begun to affect his mindset. He responded by splitting from his distributor, Universal, and lying low for a while, releasing a stopgap mixtape, “Right About Now” (2005) via Koch. In anticipation of his next solo album, Kweli collaborated with producer Madlib on the digital-only “Liberation,” which was made available as a free download during the first week of 2007 on the Stones Throw Web site. Finally, in August of that year, Kweli issued the full-length album “Eardrum” on his own label, Blacksmith, via a partnership with Warner Brothers. Debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and selling about 60,000 copies in its first week, “Eardrum” has become Kweli’s best-selling album and features beats from not only Madlib but also Hi-Tek, Kanye West, Pete Rock, and will.i.am, among others, and features guests like Norah Jones, UGK, Justin Timberlake, and Strong Arm Steady. The “Live from Geneva” series is made possible with a grant to Hobart and William Smith Colleges by the New York State Music Fund. Closed on February 18 for President’s Day, regular Smith box office hours are weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Smith accepts MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

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New nudes of Lindsey Lohan posing as Marylin Monroe in a remake of her 1962 “Last Sitting” photoshoot have been posted on New York magazine’s website: http://media. nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/02/lindsay_lohan_as_marilyn_monro.html. Meanwhile Pink is amicably ending her two-year marriage with Carey Hart, while Jessica Simpson’s newest film, Blonde Ambition hit no.1 In the Ukraine. Clay Aiken, formerly a second-place contestant on the hit show American Idol will be releasing a new album in May, and his previous Idol judge, Paula Abdul, just released a new comeback video for her song “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow,” featuring fellow Idol judge Randy Jackson, as well as quick glimpses of Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest at its finish.

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When Kweli returned with his “Quality” album in 2002, things had changed a bit. For one, he was truly solo. Mos Def was long gone, and Hi-Tek was off focusing on his own solo career as a for-hire producer. So “Quality” featured Kweli collaborating with a host of different artists, among them a young and promising yet still largely unknown producer named Kanye West. “Get By” was the fruit of Kweli’s collaboration with West, and it became the rapper’s biggest hit to date, aided by a non-album remix featuring Jay-Z. The remix received radio play, but still, “Quality” didn’t put up Jay-Z numbers and Kweli remained a critical favorite, a reputation cemented all the more in late 2003 when Jigga gave him the aforementioned high-profile shoutout in “Moment of Clarity.” All of this set the stage very well for “The Beautiful Struggle,” which was released in 2004. The expectations for the

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Interview and Review: Paul Rosa’s Idiot Letters By Rebecca A. Dennee Editor-in-Chief

By Zinnia Gill ‘10 Distribution Manager Why The Focus On Meaningless Gossip? I am fervently convinced that the only major topic of discussion for this month is that of Britney Spears’ dysfunctional lifestyle. Honestly, all I could find was more banter about the girl not yet a woman. Honestly, do we have nothing better to do but taunt and tease the poor pop princess? I mean seriously people. This is absurd. Almost every gossip magazine in the country has at least two major articles about Britney for this week. And her sister- DO NOT get me started! When did we start living in a world where other people’s lives became the entertainment in ours? It is absolutely devastating if you think about it from a serious, non-socialized point of view. We’ve been socialized to think that this kind of behavior is acceptable. When life is too short to enjoy every little aspect of it, how much sense does it make fawning over these overindulged species called celebrities? Ridiculous! There are so many world changing events going on lately that I’m sure a lot of teens do not even know about because they’re far too busy digesting Britney’s Dysfunctional Moment of the Week. For example, Fidel Castro has recently resigned from his 50 year Presidency in Cuba. Kosovo has newly declared independence, causing quite a stir amongst the Serbs. Bush wants Pakistan victors to cooperate on terrorism. Oh, and B. Spears is not allowed by family, friends, and K-Fed to see her two sons. WHO CARES? Am I the only person annoyed by this? It is just the saddest thing. No one will leave her alone. She’s probably going to have a harder time in rehab with all of the attention surrounding her right now. Along the same lines, I was searching Star Magazine for a topic with real gusto; something with some oomph. What did I find? Brangelina pregnant with TWINS! Why does that matter? Do we really care if they have more babies? They’re adopting the world- Okay fine, maybe just two international children. They just had a child of their own. Why is the world going gaga for celeb babies? It just amps status quo, and frustrates celebs. It would be nice, even for salacious gossip magazines like Star Magazine, to tone down the unimportant gossip, just for a little bit. It’s just too embarrassing…for Britney and fam, apparently.

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“Does Wilford Brimley really eat I wrote back asking which kind of oatmeal?” “Is it okay to use Rogaine customer they would NOT like to on pubic hair?” You could call him see more often. It then occurred to a consumer affairs nightmare, but me that companies routinely treat once you have read Paul Rosa’s customers like idiots and decided it book Idiot Letters he will leave you would be fun to assume this role and wanting more, and laughing after began writing inane letters. ever y page. From the perspective of an “idiot” Rosa’s book, amusingly When did you first write subtitled ‘One Man’s Relentless As- them? sault on Corporate America’, mocks large company’s form letters (you 1993. know, the ones that you always throw away) and fights back. Always asking inane questions and describing over-the-top, overly personal stories he documents their responses and continuously writes until he receives a letter or t-shirt in return. (My favorite features super glue, a vase, and his cat Jesse.) As one Amazon cusPhoto courtesy of: http://www.idiot-ink.blogspot.com/ tomer perfectly describes: “If you’re thinking of buying someone the perfect gift, apart from a Volvo Over what kind of period did Station Wagon (a very safe car in- you write? deed), I recommend Idiot Letters. This book won’t disappoint. And by I completed both books in about 9 the end, you may find yourself writing months, I believe. your own “idiot letters” (or at least “idiot Amazon reviews”).” So if its What was your favorite letter for that special someone who has just and response? about everything, or a friend in need of a laugh, or heck you need a laugh, My favorite letter was to Arm & this is the book for you! Hammer and my favorite replies came from Citgo Gasoline and Cat’s Inter view Pride. As I surfed the sites online I found the author himself and his blog. After What were your results from emailing him I was pleasantly sur- writing companies? prised that he had written me back and agreed to do an interview. Here I pestered companies endlessly is my correspondence with the man until I received an answer. If they behind Idiot Letters. didn’t reply I’d write again. My success rate was over 95%. Fact: Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote! But What are your current and New Zealand was the first country future plans? to do so. Take a nap then enjoying a Dr. When did you first start writ- Pepper. ing? Do you have any words of When I was a kid I enjoyed writing wisdom for other writers/comestream-of-consciousness nonsense. I dians/moralistic people for the also wrote a silly newspaper for my betterment of society (haha)? college dormitory. Society needs no improving. It is How did you get the idea for perfect “as is.” Idiot Letters? For Paul Rosa’s blog check out: I received a letter from Pizza Hut declaring, “You’re the kind of cus- http://www.idiot-ink.blogspot. tomer we’d like to see more often.” com/

Sports FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

The Herald

A Will to Win Four Seniors Lead the Herons Basketball Team to “New Heights” By Cassandra Carnright Herald Contributor

The William Smith College basketball team has been nothing short of exceptional thus far in the 2007-2008 season, enjoying a phenomenal 20-2 record. But the team’s success cannot be attributed to talent alone; with each player bringing something to the court, William Smith has formed the sense of unity which is imperative to true success. Leading the charge behind the team’s closeness this season are four versatile seniors, Paula Foote, Marisa Vespa, Kristen Suatoni, and Stephanie Czajkowski, whose admirable styles and savvy play have the Herons flying. After a disappointing ending to a laudable 2006-2007 season, William Smith entered this season with high expectations. And the Herons met those expectations by winning their first three games. But it was an early December loss at Rochester that reminded the girls they were going to have to work for each “W.” Rebounding impressively with two victories in California, the Herons burst into the 2008 calendar year eager to work even harder and become closer than ever as a team. Impressive leadership, integral to the heart of any successful team, comes from every side of Kristen Suatoni ‘08 the court, with each senior pulling her weight and setting an example for the underclassmen. Recently, Head Coach Lindsay Drury constantly noted on the entire team’s commitment to a “refuse to lose mentality.” Paired with off court mentoring, the team’s leadership council encourages excellent and honest communication, another crucial aspect of success for any athletic program. All four seniors are four-year contributors, having consistently helped to the many William Smith Basketball triumphs since 2004. They did not all walk onto the court as born leaders, choosing instead to step up when their voices and actions were most needed. Most importantly, the dedicated senior student-athletes are all different, allowing them to bring something unique to the talented squad. Paula Foote is the Tom Brady of the basketball court. Consistent and strong, she easily creates action on offense and is often the “go-to” player at the end of the game. Although primarily a leader by example, Foote has engaged herself in a more vocal role this season. “I just try to leave it all on the floor every game,” expressed the fifth-year senior. An agile and destructive defender, she carries absolutely no concern for her body. This dedication is seen in all other aspects of her life as well; she is currently enrolled in HWS’ Master’s in Teaching Program for Elementary and Special Education, which means Foote teaches about seven hours a day and still manages to maintain full devotion to basketball. The NYSWCAA All-State recipient sees basketball staying in her future, as Foote aspires to become a coach in addition to her teaching career. If there would be one thing she would like to leave behind for the girls, it would be to always persevere; as a studentathlete who has endured several injuries, Paula Foote exemplifies perseverance every day. A similarly unrelenting threat to the other team, Marisa Vespa is an experienced and unselfish player. After four years as the starting point guard for the Herons, Vespa has become an outspoken floor general, directing constant play movement and deftly dishing out the ball. Balancing high scoring and assisting honors, Vespa is the only William Marisa Vespa ‘08 Smith player to reach both 1,000 points and 500 assists in a career.

Not to be outdone on defense, lightning-fast hands account for her being the team leader in steals as well. With a long-term perspective on the past four years, Vespa is confident she has grown from the experience. “Team sports provide you with reallife lessons,” she affirms, “from work ethic and responsibility to communication and [adapting] good people skills.” Hoping to leave behind her devotion and determination to the team, the NYSWCAA All-Star, three-time All-Liberty League selection, and All-Academic Team member has tentative plans to play basketball overseas, before returning to the States to pursue a graduate degree as a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant. Kristen Suatoni epitomizes what it means to lead. Her positive guidance and dedicated personality extend off the court and into the team as a whole, both as a teammate and friend. To anyone watching her play, it is clear that her knowledge of the game is extensive. It is with this knowledge that she helps teach her teammates to become smart, not just talented, players. Despite being an off court role model, Suatoni is a fierce competitor in each game. She works just as Paula Foote ‘07 advantageously on offense and defense, knowing and sometimes playing multiple positions in one game to help her team. Suatoni attributes her high basketball knowledge to good coaching and individual experiences. “I’ve learned from the best,” the senior said with a confident smile. Following graduation in May, she hopes to move into an assistant coaching position, potentially at the college level, before looking into graduate school for sports management. To no great surprise, Suatoni believes it is vital to leave behind her passion to her teammates. “This is it,” she affirmed. If you have ever attended a William Smith Basketball game in the past four years, Stephanie “Strawbary” Czajkowski needs no introduction. Along with her three senior cohorts, Czajkowski brings an entirely different style to the court. A pure athlete and exemplary student-athlete, the three-time All-Liberty League selection and All-Academic Team member has the unerring capacity to out-work her opponent. Always giving 110%, Czajkowski is adamant about showing up to play. “You can never go into a game thinking [the other team] is better than you,” expressed the determined senior. A real fighter under the boards and leader by example, Strawbary has also worked hard this season to become more vocal. Her actions alone speak loudly, however, as she has earned distinctions as the team leader in rebounding and second in scoring, also hitting the 1,000 career point mark this season. Czajkowski will be transferring her “bring it on” attitude to the greater society next year as she takes a big step into the Peace Corps. Despite the spirit and enthusiasm the Herons bring to the court, the road to success is rarely easy. Each senior spoke happily of the sacrifices, though, and it was clear that when this memorable season comes to a close, each member of the team will be able to walk away knowing she gave it her all. In addition to the actual participants, the seniors spoke highly of their true leader, Coach Drury. “She really knows what it’s like to be a studentathlete,” commented Suatoni. From the top down, leadership has played an integral role in the teams’ success. With talent and determination, Foote, Vespa, Suatoni, and Czajkowski have pulled their team to soaring new heights, proving to everyone that Stephanie Czajkowski ‘08 they have what it takes to succeed both on and off the court.

Come watch the Herons advance to the Liberty League Tournament in their final two regular season games, when they host Union Friday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m., and Skidmore on Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m.

The Herald congratulates all Senior Herons and Statesmen in their final games! All Photos Courtesy of Ken Debolt

Sports FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

The Herald Veteran Play Will Determine Success for Hobart College Lacrosse in “Challenging” 2008 By Michael Mar vin Herald Contributor Coming off a disappointing five-win season in 2007, the Hobart College lacrosse team has its sights set on capturing an Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) title in 2008. Despite earning only one win in the ECAC last season, the recruitment of a solid first-year contingent and the return of key veteran role players could give Hobart a chance to make a run at the league championship. Currently unranked in the Division I polls, the Statesmen open their 2008 campaign against Bucknell on Feb. 23 in Baltimore, Maryland. With a preseason national ranking of 16, Bucknell presents Hobart with a strong test in the season opener. Head Coach Matt Kerwick, ’90, who has posted a 90-78 career record over 12 seasons at the helm, leads a Statesmen squad that should have no problem scoring goals in 2008. Returning for his senior season as the points leader for the Statesmen in 2007 is Jamie Kirk, who netted 12 goals while assisting on 38 last season playing attack man. Those 38 assists led all of Division I in the 2007 season, and set a school record, as he went on to average 2.71 assists per game. Joining Kirk on the offensive attack will be senior Daryl Veltman, who posted 44 points last season. A powerful midfield unit, led by senior Sean Murphy and boosted by the return of sophomores Tyler Cassell, Mike Lazore and Mike Suits, has the experience to produce many scoring opportunities. Questions still linger entering the season opener as to who will step up and be a consistent Statesmen shot-stopper, although the top two candidates appear to be either junior Brad Hester or sophomore Max Silberlicht. The graduation of Brandon Baer last May leaves an opening for Silberlicht or Hester to become a consistent force in the net. First-years Zach Zayac and Evan Kirk can also be expected to help out in goal as the season progresses, hopefully providing some insurance and support on the defensive end. The Statesmen’s regular-season schedule will be challenging, as they again face off against both formidable league and non-league opponents. Nationally-ranked teams, such as Bucknell, Georgetown, Syracuse, Loyola (Md.), and Cornell, will ensure Hobart earns each bit of its potential success in 2008. It all begins in Baltimore on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m., and WEOS-FM (89.7/90.3) will cover each Hobart game this season both online and across the airwaves.

Photo Courtesy of Ken Debolt

HWS Athletics Events on Campus This Weekend Friday, February 22 William Smith Basketball vs. Union, 6 p.m. Hobart Hockey vs. Elmira, 7 p.m. Hobart Basketball vs. Union, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 23 William Smith Basketball vs. Skidmore, 2 p.m. Hobart Basketball vs. Skidmore, 4 p.m. Hobart Hockey vs. Elmira, 4 p.m.

Sports

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2007

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008

The Herald

This Past Week in HWS Athletics By Mike Kaplun Sports Editor As our winter athletic teams begin to wrap up their respective regular season schedules, the beginning of the spring athletic season is on the horizon. Here is a (preview and) review of how each team faired this past week:

Hobart

William Smith

LACROSSE

SWIMMING AND DIVING

On Saturday, February 23, the Hobart College lacrosse team begins its 2008 campaign against Bucknell in Baltimore. The Statesmen are coming off a 5 win, 9 loss 2007 season, but return several experienced players, including captains Nick Currie, Rafe Mattingly, and Dan Spinella. Hobart’s regular season schedule once again remains rigorous, featuring programs like Georgetown, Syracuse, Massachusetts, Loyola (MD), and Cornell. Face-off for the season-opener is slated for 1 p.m. WEOS-FM (89.7/90.3) will again cover each Hobart game this season both online and across the airwaves.

The William Smith College swimming and diving team has been competing in the New York State Championships (NYSWCAA) at Nottingham High School. The NYSWCAA runs from February 20-23, and it completes the Herons’ 2007-2008 season. We will have a complete wrap-up in The Herald’s February 29 issue.

Hobart

HOCKEY The 7th-ranked Hobart College hockey team split its two-game set against Utica on February 15-16. The Statesmen, 16-6-1 overall and 6-6-1 in the conference, finish their regular season schedule this weekend, when they host second-ranked Elmira. Hobart tied Elmira 3-3 in an overtime thriller back on February 9. The contests, to be held on February 22-23, are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively.

Photo Courtesy of Ken Debolt

Hobart

BASKETBALL The Hobart College basketball team lost both of its road games on February 15-16, before losing at home to Hamilton on February 19. Hobart’s overall record now stands at 10-13, 5-7 in the Liberty League. The Statesmen will try to win its final two games of the regular season in Bristol Gymnasium on February 22-23 against Union and Skidmore. The contests are slated to begin at 8 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively.

William Smith

BASKETBALL On February 15, the William Smith College basketball’s 15-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of St. Lawrence. The Herons have since rebounded by scoring two dominating victories over Clarkson and Hamilton. William Smith is now 20-2 overall and 11-1 league play. The team finishes its regular season schedule the weekend of February 22-23, when the Herons host Union and Skidmore. The tip-offs are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.

Hobart

SQUASH At the season-ending CSA National Team Championships at Harvard, the Hobart College squash team finished in fourth place in the D level bracket. First-year Nadav Tannen continued his remarkable season by winning his fifth consecutive match and improving his record to 11-2.

William Smith

SQUASH On February 16, the William Smith College squash team lost to Hamilton, 0-9. The Herons, now 10-9 overall, compete for the Howe Cup on February 22-24 at Princeton.

Good luck HWS athletics! *If there are any sports enthusiasts eager to get involved in sports writing in the spring semester, please e-mail Mike Kaplun at mk2993@hws.edu.

Best of luck to the Herons and Statesmen!