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Super Bowl XLVI Preview

By Kyle Zaverton ‘15 Herald Contributor Super Bowl XLVI, pitting the been in question all year, giving up responded yes, he sparked quite a very few doubters, if any coming AFC Champion New England 411.1 yards per game this season, media frenzy; week after week, Eli into the season, has solidified his Patriots against the place among the NFC Champion New greatest quarterbacks York Giants, will take of all time, making place on Sunday, the 5th Super Bowl February 5th at 6:30 appearance of his PM. This game is a career. Brady, much rematch from Super like Manning, has Bowl XLII, in which had to carry his team the New York Giants to Super Bowl XLVI, upset the Patriots with but the importance a win of 17-14. This of the emergence of year’s game includes big play tight ends some interesting Rob Gronkowski and match ups to watch Aaron Hernandez as the relentless cannot be overstated.

Giants pass attempts So which team to disrupt the cool, does the Hobart calm, and collected and William Smith demeanor of Tom student body favor?

Brady . The young, but The answer seems explosive receiving to heavily favor the group for the New New York Giants, York Giants, which which would make includes possibly the sense as roughly biggest surprise of 40 percent of HWS the NFL this season, students are from On Sunday, Feb. 5, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots Victor Cruz, makes the game New York State. The students will face off once more for the title of Super Bowl XLVI champion. exciting to watch for all fans. from New England, who make Photo Courtesy of Howigit.com Both teams have had up approximately 25 percent of somewhat strange paths to the HWS student body, remain Super Bowl XLVI. The New loyal to their Patriots, creating York Giants proved that playoff which is the most allowed by any has silenced many critics and is an interesting division on campus. football is all about getting hot at team ever to reach the Super Bowl. seen by many viewers to be the sole If you are looking for a place to the right time as just a few weeks Before the season, Eli Manning was reason the Giants are making an watch the game, The Pub will open ago they had a 7-7 record. The asked if he believed that he was appearance in Super Bowl XLVI. On at 6pm and pizza, wings, and soda New England Patriots’ defense has an elite quarterback, and when he the other hand, Tom Brady, who had will be provided.

Proposed Changes To Diagnostic Criteria Cause Uproar

By Annie Mandart ‘14 Editor-in-Chief The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently released information regarding the changes to criteria and diagnostic information included in its fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders—changes which include the elimination of Asperger’s Syndrome as its own distinct developmental disorder.

“Narrowing the definition of autism is a bad idea and narrows the opportunities to make significant inroads in helping children affected by this condition, their families and our nation,” according to Martha Herbert, pediatric neurologist.

The DSM 5, set to be released in 2013, marks almost 20 years between the fourth- and fifth-edition publication dates. According to the APA website for the DSM-5, Asperger’s Syndrome has been reevaluated and the work group is proposing it be “subsumed into an existing disorder”--Autism Spectrum Disorder. If approved, this change will take away the Asperger’s diagnosis from future cases, and all individuals suspected of having the disorder must meet criteria lain out in the Autism Spectrum Disorder list.

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The State of the Union: An Economic Proposal

By Leslie Fox-Humphreys ‘15 Herald Contributor There was a fair number gathered around on the crumbling couches and armchairs of the college’s common rooms, theme houses, and dorms. On Tuesday night, most HWS students were in class or had ridiculous amounts of homework due the next day. But despite of all the priors, there were groups of students chatting around

their televisions in houses and dorms that displayed Congress and the swarm of Senators greeting each other on the floor of the House, with a ray of light emanating down from the ceiling to the platform. But as soon as President Obama rose to the podium, everyone fell silent.

Largely based on economic fairness and income inequality, the

dominant issues of our time, Obama began by recalling the major accomplishments of the last three years: abolishing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, pulling troops from Iraq, sentencing Osama Bin Laden, defeating Al Qaeda officials and dedicating all advances in democracy to the Armed Forces. “Think about the America in our reach,” Obama declares to

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his people. “Everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share…so that a crisis like this never happens again.”

One of the main points of his address became clear in his call for, “an economy built to last,” a call that became the central argument of the night, and consequently of his campaign. Through this message he voiced new designs for improvement, while simultaneously addressing the politics gone awry.

It was “very channeled toward his reelection campaign,” observed Emily Surprenant ’15, a self-proclaimed Hilary fan. “I wanted the speech to show more honesty. I wanted Obama to take the blame, but you do have to commend him for his jurisdiction.”

What Surprenant appreciated the most was the underlying military analogy; that no matter Republican, Democrat, gay, straight, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, when it comes down to the situation, there is no sense of segregation.

Education played a major role as well, referred to as an “economic imperative”. The President lamented the sorry state of teachers, saying “We need to do more.” He also introduced a few solutions for the younger generation in terms of graduating high school and paying for college.

By implementing new high school graduation laws, Obama hopes to limit

high school drop-outs.

Obama brought up illegal immigration, calling for better boarder patrol and voicing the argument against deporting non-citizen after they have reaped the benefits of educational resources. “Don’t let other countries win the race for the future,” Obama cautioned his people.

Next in the address was the subject of infrastructure improvement, and how jobs can be created by involving the unemployed in the improvement of roads; school buildings; and overall structural foundation. Energy was also a relevant matter, as he repeated the basic call for energy alternatives and domestic drilling as a source for new jobs and less reliance on foreign oil .

Warning Congress and reprimanding their current gridlocked disposition, the President confessed that “differences may be too deep,” as there have been no high hopes from either side of the parties for being able to resolve this. However, Obama agreed with the rest of America that “Washington is broken” and he plans to make some changes.

In spite of all that is going on right now, Obama’s State of the Union, whether it’s his last address or his third address, was hopeful nonetheless. In Obama’s State of the Union Address, he re-affirmed his earlier statement that, we can do it.

Sunk Italian Cruise Ship: An Allegor y of the Capsized Nation

By Nicholas Altmann ‘13 Herald Contributor On Jan. 13, The Costa Concordia, an Italian cruise liner, hit a reef and then grounded off the coast of Giglio, Italy and has since been deemed a disaster that signifies the tiring and troublesome times of a floundering European nation.

This maritime catastrophe has resulted in ecological catastrophe and loss of human life, according to the Guardian. The ship’s removal may take nearly a year as the 150,000 ton vessel stilly sits; stricken in the sand.

The recent cruise disaster is reminiscent of other recent ocean liner catastrophes. The oil liner spill last fall near New Zealand and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 20, 2010 both caused ecological problems.

The Costa Concordia is destined to

harm the environment as well. The blame is placed on the captain, Francesco Schettino, for running the ship aground, as noted in The Washington Post.

As the public has learned more details of the Concordia’s crash, many have found Schettino’s actions in response to the situation appalling. The dialogue held between Schettino and the Italian Coast Guard officer, Gregorio Maria De Falco, exposes Schettino for faltering in a moment of pure peril, where heroism should have shined.

According to the dialogue, which is available through the New York Times, the captain had said the ship was suffering a “small technical failure” once it hit the reef and started to tilt sideways.

The captain remained hard to reach while he was

exiting the ship via life boat but once the Coast Guard reached him, Schettino said, “I’m not on board because the bows of the ship are coming up. We’ve abandoned her.” A captain is expected to stay on board during all emergencies so when the coast guard probed further asking what Schettino meant, he quickly denied abandoning ship and said, “No. No way have I abandoned ship. I’m here,” according to the New York Times transcript of Schettino’s conversation with the local coast guard.

The captain of the Costa Concordia is a figurehead for the current state of the Italian country and its broken government.

Ironically, the name of the sunken ship, the Concordia, was intended to signify an understanding of tranquility and companionship between

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European nations. This is far from the mood in Italy.

The technocratic Italian government is stuck, like the cruise ship, on a sand bar of political turmoil. The way Schettino entered a life boat rather than stay on board the sinking ship and help its patron, is similar to the way Silvio Berlusconi resigned from the Italian parliament on Nov. 8, 2011, and left Italian citizens, amidst massive debt crisis and inevitable political failure.

But what’s truly staggering in Italy is how the massive debt that’s accumulated threatens Europe and the rest of the world. The Italian debt crisis currently threatens to sink the Euro, and the Eurozone, similar to the way a poor captain sank his luxury cruise ship through bad decisions and ineptitude. As Massimo Gramellini of La Stampa,

told the Guardian, “The ship lying on its side [is a] symbol of a country adrift.”

As of this publication,16 bodies have been recovered in the wreckage and 16 are still missing, as reported in the Guardian. Surviving passengers have explained the evacuation as chaotic; partly because Schettino failed to give early enough orders which could have saved human life.

The passengers who made it off the sinking ship are being offered compensation by the company Costa Cruises.

Costa Cruises’ US parent company is Carnival Pic, as detailed in the Guardian, which also faces legal trouble. Costa Cruises is offering 11,000 euros, which translates to, $14,500, to each passenger, to make up for the ruined vacation.

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News AUTISM DIAGNOSTIC CHANGES continued from Page 1 According to an article in the New York new or substantially modified diagnosis will services during school-aged years, some worry Times, a recent study established that the come about only after a comprehensive review that the proposed DSM changes might eliminate proposed changes, upon effective publication, of the scientific literature, and full discussion services necessitated by the inabilities of certain “would exclude about individuals. three-quarters of those Amanda Forman of Flourtown, now diagnosed with milder Pa. worries that her son’s Pervasive forms of autism [such as Developmental Disorder-Not Asperger’s].”

Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) In addition to diagnosis may be in jeopardy. “He eliminating Asperger’s was right on the border, they told from the DSM, the work me when he got the diagnosis; that’s group is proposing further what scares me,” she says. Forman tightening the definition of goes on to talk about the myriad Autism Spectrum Disorders. of therapies her son has taken Previously, individuals advantage of since his diagnosis. The were diagnosed as autistic play therapy, occupational therapy, after having met criteria in and behavioral therapy have helped three main categories—a Forman’s once unresponsive son qualitative impairment become engaged. “What if he has in social situations, a to be re-evaluated? If the criteria qualitative impairment were stricter, he might not get these in communication, and services that have been helping him stereotyped or rote so much.” behaviors. The criteria also Heather Knickerbocker and included delays in certain Kathy Waehler, learning support Some individuals with autism, such as the boy above, receive behavior categories of development specialists at Centenary College therapy as a result of school-mandated Individualized Education Plans. as well as a specification explain that although individuals Photo Courtesy of Cuny.edu that the individual not be once diagnosed with some form of better diagnosed with Rett’s autism may not exhibit all criteria Disorder or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. by the work group members with input by the proposed in the revised list, the individuals may The proposed revisions meet four distinct DSM-5 Task Force and Advisors,” according to still need services. criterion, aimed at apparent difficulties in social the APA. “To exclude these students from the interactions; stereotyped or rote behaviors; Although the Individuals with Disabilities services and supports they need throughout relatively early-onset of signs; and an impairment Education Act (IDEA) and the Free and their education would be a great injustice and an to daily functioning.

Appropriate Public Education act (FAPE) attempt to save money now without considering “The goal of DSM is to establish clear require that individuals with disabilities be given the effect of their being unprepared to function criteria for diagnosing mental disorders … Any appropriate and necessary accommodations and fully as adults in our society,” they say.

Field Narrows in The GOP Race

By Emma Stratigos ‘12 Campus Happenings Editor

The Sir Richard’s Condoms promotional bus dons a plaid design, similar to that of the condom packaging.

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Protect Yourself, Protect Others

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Arts and Entertainment Editor There’s an old adage that says, “Safe sex is great sex.” But, in current American culture where sex seeps into every facet of life, what about a new slogan—“Safe sex saves lives”?

This new slogan proves applicable when it comes to the Millennial Generation, or those born between 1980 and 2000. This is a generation that has grown up accustomed to being inundated by the media and by schools with messages of sex from various points of view. Now, as many of these Gen X’ers reach their late teens and twenties this slogan—“Safe Sex Saves Lives”—seems even more relevant. Two men that embody the positive connotations behind this slogan are Jonathan Schoenberg and Jim Moscou, both Hobart graduates of the class of 1990. Schoenberg and Moscou both demonstrate their commitment to this idea of saving lives through promoting safe sex everyday through their work with Sir Richard’s Condom Company.

Sir Richard’s, which was founded in 2010, is an offshoot of TDA_Boulder, an advertising and design agency based out of Boulder, Colorado. Schoenberg and Moscou both began working for TDA_Boulder before Sir Richard’s took off. For his part, Schoenberg worked in advertising in New York City for several years before he arrived at TDA in 1998, and has been there ever since. Moscou, who has a master’s in journalism and communication from the University of Colorado, worked as an awardwinning journalist around the globe until he began working for TDA_ Boulder in 2009. A year later, Sir Richard’s Condom Company was founded.

The ultimate goal of Sir Richard’s Condom Company is to spread the word about safe sex. To do so, the company will donate a condom to a developing country that needs them upon the sale of each Sir Richard’s condom sold within the US. The condoms they donate will reflect the culture of the country they are sent to, in an effort to make them as user friendly as possible.

Currently, the pair is working on distributing condoms to Haiti. They are accomplishing this primarily by working with Partners in Health, a non-government organization that has been stationed in Haiti for nearly 25 years. When asked about this project, Sir Richard’s told the LA Times “There is a huge unmet need for condoms globally, so the possibilities are really limitless. For every condom purchased, we will donate one to a developing country.

And as we grow, our work will result in more condoms getting in the hands of those that need them.”

Along with this global initiative, Sir Richard’s has also developed a domestic program for promoting safe sex on college campuses in the US, the Envoy Program, which can already be found on twenty campuses across the nation. The program, which calls for “…only the most passionate college students across the country—those who are willing to stand their ground and help create the change they want to see in the world,” according to Sir Richard’s website, helps college students promote and advocate for safe, protected sex on their campuses.

There is an application process to become a Campus Envoy and further details of the program can be found at sirrichards.com/envoy.

As of the day before the Jan. was the winner of the Iowa straw 31 Florida primary, the race for the poll in August 2011, results of the 2012 Republican nomination has Iowa caucus showed Bachmann been whittled down to just four with only 5 percent of the vote. “The candidates. The campaigns people of Iowa spoke with a of Mitt Romney, Newt very clear voice, and Gingrich, Rick so I have decided Santorum and to stand aside,” Ron Paul are she said at in full swing a news as the conference debates in Des a n d Moines, in speeches which she become invoked m o r e her faith crucial. several First to t i m e s . withdraw was During her Herman Cain, campaign, 65, an Atlanta Bachmann was businessman, frequently chief executive of criticized Godfather’s Pizza her Photo Courtesy of Keranews.org for and brief Republican incor rect frontrunner. Cain was accounts known primarily for his “9-9-9” of historical facts. She was tax plan, which was a hot topic accused of basing her claims on of political discussion. He was an faulty information, for example, attractive option for voters hoping suggesting that the HPV vaccine for an anti-establishment candidate. resulted in mental retardation. She On Oct. 30, 2011 Politico exposed had previously planned to set her accusations of sexual harassment sights on South Carolina, where against Mr. Cain. As a total of her social conservative message four women came forward, the and Tea Party values would be well scandal took over his campaign. received.

Simultaneously, many questioned

The next to step out of his grasp on foreign policy. the race was Jon Huntsman. On On Dec. 3, 2011, Cain Jan. 16, after coming in third at announced that he would be the New Hampshire primary, suspending his campaign “because Huntsman, 51, ended his quest of the continued distractions, the for the Republican nomination. continued hurt caused on me and The former ambassador to China my family, not because we are not under President Obama was seen fighters.” He maintained that the as a challenger to Mitt Romney accusations made against him because of their similarly moderate were false. An article published in views. During his campaign, he the Wall Street Journal stated that was ultimately unable to prove Herman Cain has since endorsed himself as a Romney alternative.

Newt Gingrich, seeing him as As a result, he voiced his support the most viable chance at ousting for Mr. Romney. As reported by current President Barack Obama. the New York Times, Matt David,

On Jan. 4, the day after the Huntsman’s campaign manager, Iowa caucuses, Michele Bachmann, said that Mr. Hunstman “decided 55, of Minnesota, announced the it was time for Republicans to rally end of her campaign. Although she around a candidate who could beat GOP UPDATE continued on Page 4

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News Alaskan Hunting Laws Change to Target Bears

By Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributor On Tuesday, Jan. 17 Alaskan officials legalized the aerial shooting of bears along the Dalton Highway Corridor, an area of 414 miles. This territory is expected to grow larger in time.

According to Kim Murphy with the LA Times, Alaska held a historical blanket prohibition against serial hunting of bears and authorized state game agents to only hunt in certain regions.

In the process of legalizing aerial hunting, the Board of Game lifted this state sanctioned ban.

This is the first time in Alaskan history that the aerial shooting of bears will be legal, reported CNN. It has raised humanitarian concerns against the increased killing of bears, an iconic species found in Alaska.

The residents of Alaska have been fighting for the bears since 1994, when the Alaska legislature passed a law that ordered state officials to adopt the “Intensive Management of Predators” plan to control the depletion of human food species, which the bears were threatening.

Jim Stratton, the regional director for Alaska’s National Parks, says that the state has authorized such changes in an effort to control bears from killing the moose and caribou, which are important food sources

in Alaska. “Hunters were just not killing enough,” he said about traditional land hunting and snaring. He adds that the most humane way to kill a bear is to shoot it because snaring causes the bears to suffer longer as they are trapped for an indefinite amount of time before being shot.

Though this new law aims to support the residents of Alaska, it targets a species that is, reported Mr. Stratton, not a significant problem. He believes that the problem stands more with the community. “The answer is to understand that the moose, the caribou and the bears all need to live together,” he said. “And bears are going to eat some moose and caribou babies.”

Former Democratic Governor Tony Kowles said that Alaskan officials and wildlife officials are in conflict with each other. Though the hunters believe they are helping the population, officials report concerns for the future of the state. “[The law] potentially does open up that (aerial) method for other places as well—to take bears with aerial shooting and land-and shot,” said David James, Region 3 Supervisor for the State Department of Fish and Games’ Division of Wildlife Conversation. “It would no longer be illegal to do that anywhere else in the state.”

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Cancer Barbie Fights for Spot on Shelf

By Bonnie Bushnell ‘14 Herald Contributor When one thinks of Barbie, her insane figure, huge blue eyes, and sleek blonde hair are the classic features that first come to mind.

Considered a childhood stable for many, controversy about the doll’s dimensions has surrounded the doll in recent years—according to Ask. com, if Barbie was a real person, she would be 6’ 0”, weigh 100 lbs., and wear a size 4 with measurements of 39”/21”/33”—reinforcing impossible stereotypes and planting the seed for a myriad of eating disorders in years to come. A change to Barbie’s features could be on the horizon—not in c her body shape, but in her hair. A proposal has surfaced to create a bald Barbie doll. The idea is that young cancer patients who feel as though they don’t fit in because of their physical appearance will now have a doll to resemble them—complete with a headscarf. Proceeds of course will go toward the cancer foundation.

Rebecca Sypin and Jane Bingham are the pilots of this mission. The two women are friends from California and New Jersey, respectively, and have both had the misfortune of dealing with cancer. Under a year ago, Sypin’s 12-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic

Leukemia, losing over 20 pounds only days after her diagnosis. Bingham has lymphoma. Sypin recently reported that both are making progress in their treatments.

The women set up a Facebook page to spread the idea and gain support called ‘Beautiful and Bald’ Barbie, which received 83,000 “likes” in under a month. She also wrote to Mattel, Barbie’s manufacturer, but has yet to receive a favorable response.

The company wrote back to Sypin, telling her that they “don’t accept unsolicited, outside suggestions.”

Surprisingly, Mattel has made a bald Barbie before, but it was never mass-produced. In a statement reported in the Los Angeles Times, Mattel said, Mattel appreciates and respects the passion that has been built up for the request for a bald Barbie doll.

As you might imagine, we receive hundreds of passionate requests for various dolls to be added to our collection. We take all of them seriously and are constantly exploring new and different dolls to be added to our line.

Perhaps if this cause is continued with such a passion, a new edition of Barbie just might hit the shelves.

GOP UPDATES continued from Page 3 Barack Obama and turn around the economy... that candidate is governor Mitt Romney.”

Huntsman, former Utah governor, officially announced his plans to seek presidential office in June 2011, shortly after returning from Beijing. Many republican voters expressed discomfort with his recent service to President Obama, which hurt the credibility of his wanting to take over the office and substantially change the way the country is run.

The most recent departure from the presidential campaign was Rick Perry of Texas. Perry, 61, announced his entrance into the race for the nomination in August 2011, in the heat of Michele Bachmann’s

victory in the Iowa straw poll. He had then taken time to reconsider the path of his campaign after a less than favorable performance in the Iowa caucuses, but ultimately decided to continue on to South Carolina.

Perry’s campaign rhetoric included the labeling of Social Security as a “Ponzi scheme” and multiple failures to remember the three government agencies that he planned to eliminate upon his election as president. As he ended his campaign, stating “there is no viable path forward for me,” he encouraged voters to invest their support in Newt Gingrich, whom he labeled “a conservative visionary.”

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News Deen’s Announcement Sticks: Type 2 Diabetes

By Meghan Gaucher ‘14 Sports Editor There are two things Paula Deen is known decision to promote the $500 per month drug. with chocolate sauce, the show sends the wrong for: butter and her cheeseburger-donut News of Deen’s illness has kicked off an message. sandwich. The Southern cookbook writer, show explosion of largely negative speculation. While Recently, in combination with the trend host and restaurateur announced her diagnosis Deen continued to mush a stick of butter, sugar in organic foods, more and more kitchen talk of Type 2 diabetes on Jan. 17, on “The Today and frosting into a cooking bowl on her television show hosts like Deen are promoting vegetables, Show.” Deen held the secret wholesome ingredients and for three years, on the note small-portioned recipes. that she wanted to “bring Sam Talbot, a competitor on something to the table” when “Top Chef,” a competitive she came forward. cooking show, stresses “Honey, I’m your cook, nutritious eating, exercising not your doctor,” Deen has and making healthy choices. famously repeated.

Talbot, who was diagnosed Type 2 diabetes is a lifewith Type 2 diabetes early long disease that affects 25 in his childhood, was careful million Americans today, not to completely bash Deen; and continues to increase Talbot believes there is a rapidly as Americans’ fasthuge contradiction between pace lifestyle forces many to the food Deen promotes resort to eating processed on her show and her new foods that have, by definition, “diabetes-friendly” recipes. been changed from their As Talbot pointed out, Deen natural states. As obesity was spotted chomping on levels rise, millions of a cheeseburger on a cruise Photo Courtesy of Angrytrainerfitness.com Photo Courtesy of Chewonthatblog.com Americans—young and ship with her family and old—are at risk of diabetes. show, “Paula’s Home Cooking,” she hid her fans after she announced her disease.

Along with her delayed announcement, disease from the public eye; her rich, large With Deen at the center of the public eye, Deen is now possessive of a multi-million dollar portioned recipes continuing to fatten millions of she carries a heavy burden; diabetics will now endorsement with the pharmaceutical monster, Americans. look to her for advice on how to live with the Novo Nordisk, a drug company that has been Paula Deen and many other celebrity cooks disease. As the new face of Novo Nordisk, Paula advertising an experimental drug that helps have created a certain image of the American Deen is not just an entertainer anymore, but people manage their diabetes. According to diet: greasy, large and high in calorie content. also a role-model, a drug spokesperson, and a its website, Deens’s role is to help people see The news of Deen’s diagnosis has caused many wake-up call to millions of American who fail to “diabetes in a new light.” Apparently, Deen’s to take a serious look at their own health. Though recognize what is on their plates. two sons were displeased with their mother’s not every viewer is about to deep-fry cheesecake

Talking Politics with David Luna ‘14: Election 2012 and the Hispanic Vote According to ABC news, “Hispanics - the nation’s largest and fastest-growing minority voting bloc – are loyal Democrats and supporters of President Obama in the 2012 election...” This is the sort of news the Republican hopefuls for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination and the Party as a whole have been waking up to for the past couple of months. The 2012 Republican Presidential Campaign is still in its adolescent phase. Don’t let this fool you however, despite its early stages, the campaign and its actors have provided myriad memorable moments. These “moments” have most poignantly dealt with the issue of Hispanics. Of course, any mention of Hispanic or Latino around policymakers has the penchant to bring up immigration as well.

This narrow association hinders a broader policy discussion Hispanics want to engage in. The anti-immigration tone being spewed may prove to have consequences in 2012 and beyond for the Republican Party with this key group of voters.

In fact, Real Clear Politics states “Hispanics will account for roughly 30 percent of the population by 2050, doubling in size and boosting their political power. Hispanics traditionally tilt Democrat, meaning the Republican Party is looking at a threat to their future power if they don’t work to make inroads with this politically pivotal group now”. Have the Republican hopefuls so far in the campaign sought to ease relations with Hispanics? How can Obama reconnect in light of his decreasing poll numbers regarding favorability with Hispanics?

By going through the current Republican candidates plan for immigration, one can begin to see a clearer picture of what is needed to bridge the gap between Latino voters. First up is Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts Governor.

Romney had this to say on a September 2011 speech to the Republican National Hispanic Assembly Convention in Tampa, Florida “I think number one, we should secure our border, and number two, we should put in place an employment verification system”. Romney also opposes any legislation with an amnestyprovision.

Santorum is more vocal in his approach.

Santorum, according to The Political Guide “opposes benefits for illegal aliens, comprehensive immigration reform, and supports a border fence and making English the national language.”

When directly asked what he would do with the illegal aliens already in the U.S, Santorum stated that we would have to “deal with” those people separately.

Ron Paul provides the most consistent plan. Paul according to his website is in favor of “Physically securing our borders and coastlines,

enforcing visa rule, no amnesty, no welfare for illegal aliens, end birthright citizenship and pass true immigration reform.” The hallmark of Paul’s libertarian credentials is of course his stance on foreign policy, specifically borders. Paul believes American resources are being misplaced. Paul’s logic would go: pay less attention to the borders between Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan and bring our troops home and deal with the border.

Why do we pay more attention to the borders overseas and less attention to the borders here at home?

Lastly we have Newt Gingrich who matches Paul in terms of comprehensiveness but has received more coverage of late due to his commanding victory in South Carolina. On his website, Gingrich lays out “10 steps to a legal Nation”. Rather than examine all ten steps here, Gingrich provides us with three main principles to his approach: 1) No “comprehensive” plan can work; 2) No legal path to citizenship which would allow those who have broken the law to receive precedence over those who patiently waited to become residents and citizens via the legal process and 3) A system that establishes legality but no citizenship for those with deep ties.

If these proposed policies don’t make a Hispanic squirm, I don’t know what will. The levels of incompetent and flawed deportations have been well documented. PBS’s Frontline has taken particular aim at Secure Communities, a mechanism that tracks immigration violators through fingerprint data. The University of California, Berkeley Law School, in conjunction with the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law conducted a study regarding secure communities.

Among it’s findings include: “93% of those arrested are Latinos, even though they account for 77 percent of the entire undocumented population” and “only 24% of individuals arrested via Secure Communities had a lawyer present during an immigration hearing”. The pressure agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement undergo to meet quotas for deportations have also been subject to scrutiny.

Republican prospects of picking up a large number of Latino voters seem grim. A recent poll conducted by ABC News states “Two-thirds of Latino registered voters identify as Democrats, and 68 percent say they’d support Obama over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in a hypothetical match-up.” If this is any indication of the future, Republicans need to act quick and either find issues where they can appeal to Hispanics, tweak their stance on immigration and/or explain to the Hispanic community what makes there plan better and why the alternatives

are unfavorable for them.

It is important to note that Hispanics are not the sole contributors to the immigration influx. Also, immigration is not what all Hispanics care about, nor is it the sole issue of concern. Hispanics have the same issues in mind as other Americans do.

Obama must rekindle his Hispanic base by tapping into this multi-issue anxiety and engage in a policy discussion that transcends immigration.

Rather than seeking to please Hispanics through solely immigration initiatives, Obama must engage Hispanics as the multi-issue electorate they are.

Republicans seem hesitant to strike at Obama’s weakening relationship with Latino voters, and with good reason. Latino voters strongly support President Barack Obama and his Democratic Party despite dissatisfaction with the administration’s deportation policies, according to a survey by the Pew Hispanic Center.

Obama’s diminishing popularity perhaps gives Republicans an opening with Hispanics- but the current front-runners aren’t very well positioned to take advantage of it. Obama’s likely win with Hispanics by similar margins to 2008 is going to make it hard for Republicans in states where Hispanics are a key segment of the electorate.

The Huffington post recently described the Hispanic value when it stated, “It is clear that the Hispanic voice matters. According to one recent report, by the 2012 election, the Latino vote will increase by 26 percent to 12.2 million voters, or 8.7 percent of the country’s total.”

This election year provides numerous scenarios for one to feast on. One thing is certain, it’s only getting started. Republican voters seem hesitant to deal a knockout blow and rally around one candidate. ABC News reports that 56% of Hispanic registered voters “say they’ve given little or no thought to the presidential candidates in the race.” Hispanics must coalesce and recognize the political voice that they currently have and realize that if current trends continue, that voice will become even more important and hence subject to intensive persuasion.

With this in mind, questions abound: How will the Republican candidates seek to get the Hispanic vote? Will the candidate’s blatant indifference regarding Hispanics and issues such as immigration prove costly? How will Obama re-engage his crucial yet declining Hispanic base? Why aren’t Obama and the Democratic Party more forcefully painting Republicans as detrimental to the Hispanic cause? Why aren’t Democrats pouncing away at the Republican Party’s inability to connect with Hispanic voters?

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Campus Happenings Winter Wonderland to Come to HWS, Weather Permitting

By Taylor Desgrosseilliers ‘14 Herald Contributor The Hobart and William Smith Winter Wonderland was announced activities budget have grown. The idea came up in conversation again almost two months ago as an exciting opportunity for students to enjoy the at the end of the last school year, when heavy rainfall filled the sunken winter weather without leaving campus. Located in the sunken garden on garden with water and Mr. Pool realized that it was the perfect location the art campus, it will feature for a rink. From there, intramural sporting events the committee began to like broomball tournaments review the plan again, and and hockey games, as well eventually decided to put it as carriage rides and hot into action. chocolate.

The rink does raise The Winter Wonderland will some safety concerns. be available only to members of While ice skating rinks the HWS community, and all must be surrounded by of the activities are completely a locked fence to prevent free. The school will even accidents, the fence around provide a shuttle from Medbury the Winter Wonderland so that students won’t have to isn’t very high. According walk so far in the freezing cold. to at least one student, The only restriction is that there who wishes to remain will not be skates available to anonymous, climbing over rent, at least this year. is hardly a challenge. The The ice skating rink was Sunday before the school supposed to open soon after reopened, she and several winter break ended, however, friends were walking the unseasonably warm weather around campus late at has delayed it. Luckily, the night when she and one Student Activities committee other enterprising student purchased the equipment to decided to experience the The soon-to-be-open skating rink on teh HWS arts campus. create and maintain the rink, so it rink early. When asked if the Photo Courtesy of Hws.edu can be recreated year after year. fence was an obstacle to her, The system cost around seven thousand dollars. It consists of interlocking she replied “not at all.” She and a Hobart student both walked onto the plastic blocks, which form the edges of the rink, and a plastic cover for rink and promptly fell through the ice. Luckily, the water wasn’t deep, the ground, as well as a hand-operated “baby zamboni” to smooth the ice, and both of them managed to climb out, and avoid security. In her words, according to Rob Pool, the head of student activities. even the cold “wasn’t that bad until I was walking back, when I realized

Mr. Pool also said that the student activities committee originally I was soaked up to my waist.” Neither student was hurt, but while the had the idea several years ago, but after doing some research realized that warm weather persists the school may have to be more cautious about the budget at the time would not cover the expense. In recent years the cost patrolling the art campus. of the system has gone down, while the student body and the corresponding

Saturday Night Pub Night!

By Xiaochuang Zhao ‘13 & Meghan Guacher ‘14 Herald Contributor & Sports Editor, respectively On a typical Saturday night, conversations amongst friends sometimes begin with, “Let’s go to the Pub for dinner tonight !” “I think the Pub is only open from Monday to Friday”. This situation happened a lot in the past few years.

On weekends, we always want to break the Saga monotony and go somewhere different, yet not far away, to have a nice meal and spend some quality time with friends. However, on weekends when eating out seems like an exciting option, many students lack transportation to head out to Port’s or Red Dove for a late bite to eat. Where else can students walk to that provides a care-free atmosphere, free from salad bars and the crowded cafeteria?

The Pub, known as a coffee stop

and meeting place for many students and professors on campus, is opening this Saturday, Feb. 4. After listening to a lot of suggestions from student food representatives, such as Faith Meads ’13, and general complaints from HWS students, the Pub is opening its door for Saturday evening mealtime.

However, this is not a permanent decision; if students seize the opportunity to attend the Pub over the weekend, the situation may remain for the rest of the semester, and possibly longer. Who wouldn’t want to use their student identification cards to pay for a hefty cheeseburger and French fries?

The Pub staff encourages HWS students and professors to attend its first ever grand opening this Saturday evening.

The Pub is located in the basement of Coxe Hall.

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Campus Happenings CCESL Staff Awards Celeste Smith at MLK JR. Day of Ser vice

By Avery Share ‘15 Herald Contributer

Reverend Harold A. Middlebrook speaking to students, faculty, staff, and community members at the first President’s Forum of the semester.

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President’s Forum Speaker

Reverend Harold A. Middlebrook

Impacts Campus

By Luke Lyons ‘13 Herald Contributer

The first President’s Forum of the semester has come and gone. And this was by far one of the biggest turnouts in recent history. Nearly 300 students poured into the Vandervort room on January 12th to hear Reverend Harold A. Middlebrook Sr.’s emotionally charged speech in celebration of Matrin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Middlebrook discussed a brief but informative history of MLK Jr.; moreover, having worked so closely with MLK Jr., Middlebrook’s firsthand experiences were interwoven frequently throughout.

Middlebrook instilled progression, oneness, reconciliation, and love, into the hearts of attending students and faculty.

Calling all of the “freedom lovers” to action, Middlebrook made it known that it is necessary for people to learn how to come together for the good of mankind.

Middlebrook took extreme pleasure in being able to spread his message to the young adults of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. While it was an honor for us to have him on our campus, he exclaimed a number of times how honored we was to speak to us. He preached that we, the student body, are all in a prime position to help change the world for the betterment

of all of us now and for future generations to come. With firsthand accounts of working with MLK Jr., delivered as vivaciously as only a Baptist preacher can deliver a speech, Middlebrook had the audience on their feet and applauding several times that night.

At the end of Middlebrook’s speech, there was time for Q&A. The last question of the night, asked by Denzel Singletary ’13, was the perfect question to end on according to Middlebrook. Singletary ’13 asked for Middlebrook’s best advice for college students to spread the idea of peace, love and freedom. Middlebrook ended with this final message to the students, “Do not become complacent in the sanctity of this campus”. With that said, the audience roared with cheers one last time to see Middlebrook off.

Middlebrook’s speech, “Martin Luther King Jr.: The Man, The Message, The Memorial”, still resonates with students two weeks after its delivery. Although given two weeks ago, students are still discussing how powerful Middlebrook’s speech was and how well it was delivered.

Middlebrook has truly left and impact on this campus.

Leadership Institute 2012: Big Changes Equalled Big Success

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Arts and Entertainment Editor It all started last October with two questions: What is “real” to you? What is authentic? With these complex questions, Leadership Institute 2012 was under way.

This program, spearheaded by the Centennial Center for Leadership, debuted last spring. After much review and student input, however, the program was significantly revamped for this year.

Students that had demonstrated leadership in various capacities across campus were encouraged to apply. Orientation mentors, team captains, house managers and any other students that showed a desire to lead others were recruited for Leadership Institute 2012. One part of this year’s institute that made it very different from last year was the involvement of local area high school students. Students from Geneva and DeSales High Schools were

invited to attend the program to improve their own leadership and have a chance to work with other students to develop new and creative ideas for their communities.

Leadership Institute 2012, which took place from January 14-16 started with a keynote address provided by Bill and Lisa Mathias, parents of a William Smith junior.

In their speech the Mathias’ focused on the importance of knowing oneself before being able to lead others. Their address provided the focus for the first day of the institute, where students spent several hours attending various workshops on how to better learn about themselves and their leadership capabilities.

On day two, President Mark Gearan provided the keynote, where he focused on the theme of the day, leading others.

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Jeremy Wattles, Assistant Director of CCESL presents Celeste Smith with prestigious Drum Major Award.

Photo Courtesy of Hws.edu It is called a “day on,” not a “day off,” and for approximately 165 Hobart and William Smith students who took part in this years Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, this held very true.

Students who participated in the event spent their first Saturday back at school, Jan. 21, volunteering in the Geneva community. The event not only honored Dr. King, but also recognized the accomplishments of one of HWS’s own students.

Assistant director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, Jeremy Wattles, began the day with the presentation of the Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Service President’s Volunteer Service Award to senior Celeste Smith.

The award is presented nationally to individuals “who are doing great work serving others, often without recognition,” according to www.whitehouse.gov. Smith not only fits this criteria, but goes above and beyond when it comes to community service, “It’s been my life here to do this kind of stuff,” says Smith, “I just volunteer because I like to give back.” This attitude has not gone unnoticed by other students, such as Smith’s co-chair in planning the Day of Service, Senior Caitlin Hughes, “Celeste perfectly embodies the Drum Major for Service Award,” says Hughes, “She does not work to be recognized or awarded, instead she serves the office, campus, and community because she generally believes in the good of people and helping those who are in need.”

Smith has planned the last six Days of Service, in which she, Hughes, and other organizers put in “countless hours,” contacting and choosing organizations, recruiting volunteers and fund-raising. Smith’s time and commitment to CCESL were vital to the success of the Days of Service, “When we think about the last two years of Days of Service,” Says Wattles, “It wouldn’t have happened without Celeste’s leadership.”

In addition to playing an essential role in the CCESL Office, Smith is also an EMT with the EMS on campus and at home, and plays cello in the string ensemble. Smith’s

involvement and engagement in the Geneva and Hobart and William Smith communities make her an obvious choice for the award, however Smith was still “really surprised, yet honored.”

After the presentation of the Drum Major Award, the day proceeded with a speech

by Dean Montrose Streeter, reminding participants of Dr. King’s spirit and work advocating for the poor.

“It is done in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of compassion for others,” says Hughes, “And his spirit and commitment to serve the greater good.”

First-year Amanda Faherty shares some of Dr. King’s ideas of advocating for the poor, “I enjoy doing community service because you’re helping out people who obviously need it,” says Faherty, “it’s not that hard to give up a Saturday.” First-year Caroline Demeter agrees, “It’s part of life that you have to serve the community you live in.”

The organizers of the event put a special emphasis on sending the volunteers to local churches in addition to other organizations such as the Geneva Business Improvement District, Beverly Animal Shelter, and Sons of Italy. Finding these organizations is perhaps the most challenging part of organizing the event, “We get turned down a lot,” says Smith, “We called about 20 churches in the community and only heard back from a few.” Finding local organizations that suit the students and event’s needs is vital to the success of Days of Service, “It all depends on which site you get,” says Faherty, “For how much fun and how much service you feel you completed.”

Not only is important that students have fun volunteering at the Day of Service, but “We hope it’s a way for students to have a positive social gathering,” says Wattles, “students meet new people and get to know each other through service.”

Wattles also hopes to get students out of “the bubble,” and learn from the Geneva community.

For students who missed the first two Days of Service, there is one more chance to take part in the event at the spring Day of Service on April 24, at 12 pm.

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Campus Happenings HWS Debaters Compete Internationally

By Nora Burd ‘15 Herald Contributor In the fall of 2004, the Hobart and William Smith Debate Team was founded.

Since then, the debaters have competed in tournaments all over the United States and across the world. The team has been growing both in size and in skill since its beginning- the debaters proving themselves fierce competition against rivals far and wide.

Over winter break, HWS debaters Gerald ‘Buzz’ Klinger, ’12, and Will McConnell, ’12, placed 21st in the world for intercollegiate debate. They rose to be in the top 32 out of 396 teams in the octo- finals of the world championship competition, and ultimately made it to be in a final pool of debaters coming from only 5 schools, including Yale, Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Alaska. They were thrilled to learn of this success, and even more excited upon receiving the information that Klinger himself had ranked 41st in the world as an

individual speaker. Many of their top competitors were not undergraduate students- by the final rounds, the majority were graduate and PhD students. It is an incredible accomplishment to be ranked among these great debaters.

Will McConnell and Professor Eric Barnes have also recently been working on a project. This endeavor is to help the students of Geneva High School start up their own debate team. The HWS debaters will be working with the high school students to lay a foundation of both skills and logistics to aid the program in years to come.

The HWS Debate Team has a lot to look forward to this semester, with tournaments all over the country, from New York to Oregon, and even up to Hart House at the University of Toronto. Nationals will be held in Oregon this year, at Willamette University. It’s sure to be a great season for intercollegiate debate.

LEADERSHIP continued from Page 7 2012, which was Martin Luther King Day, Dean Montrose Streeter delivered the keynote address where he discussed the achievements. of Dr. King, as well as ways to put leadership into action.

Dean Streeter’s keynote fit perfectly with the event that leadership institute participants took part in earlier in the morning: A march through downtown Geneva honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

Since Leadership Institute 2012 spanned different ages and interests,

it’s inevitable that every participant will have something different that they connected with. For Bridget Sakowski ’14 it was hearing Professor of Education Khuram Hussain discuss how social constraints affect leadership.

For Andrew Hellmund ’14, what resonated most were the connections he made with fellow students, from both HWS and local high schools. However each individual connected, Leadership Institute 2012 was a success.

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HWS Experiences Warm Winter

By Taylor Desgrosseilliers ‘14 Herald Contributor Residents of Geneva are used to is keeping cold air from moving down winters that are brutally cold, windy, to western New York and other parts of and full of rain, snow, ice, or some the country. combination of the three. This year

While Professor Metz says that has been startlingly different. Some global warming causes “baseline raises,” days this December the temperature change this dramatic is not likely to has climbed higher than fifty degrees, have been caused solely by human far above the average high of thirty-six. interference and the high levels of Talk of climate change, especially global pollution in the environment. Of course, warming, has appeared along with the global warming is still a concern. In fact, strange weather.

Metz and several student interns will be A professor in the Geoscience studying climate change and rainfall in department, Nicholas Metz, specializes the Finger Lakes region this summer. in climatology. He says that this year’s Students interested in helping to warm winter is due to normal annual fight climate change should continue shifts more than global climate change. to recycle and make every effort to Apparently, the cold weather that Geneva lower their carbon footprint by driving sees is a result in the Arctic Oscillation less or making other lifestyle changes. of the jet streams that cut across the After all, “even if we completely stopped country. Normally, the west-east jet pouring carbon into the environment stream moves further south, allowing a now, it will still take fifty or sixty years wind blowing from the north to spread for the amount of carbon to approach cold air and normal winter weather something normal,” says Professor throughout New England and much of Metz. Next time, think about walking to Will McConnell ‘12 and Buzz Klinger ‘12 joined students from other the rest of the country. However, this Wegmans. It’ll probably be pretty nice U.S. colleges for the World University Debate Championship. year, the west-east stream is stuck and outside, anyway.

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Arts and Entertainment Abstract View of Life Presence: The Art Showing

By Blair Dector ‘15 Herald Contributor

What do you think of when you see a baby in the grass, a man walking into a basement in the middle of a stunning day and a man holding a hammock while a woman is in the middle of a peaceful nap?

I think of the painting Summer

by Jeremy Long. A jaw-dropping example of realism, Long’s work makes the viewer feel as if that they are sitting and watching what is actually happening.

Upon arrival at Houghton House for the art show called Presence, I walked through the corridor to see the paintings of Jeremy Long, Kurt Moyer, and Kyle Staver. Around my neck, I carried my Nikon D3100 SLR camera and made my way to meet Jeremy Long who was talking about his paintings to Professor Nick Ruth of the Studio Art Department. I was able to snatch a photo of them together in front of Long’s other painting in the collection.

After having a short chat with Long about his art and the use of color, texture and lines, I shortly moved on to talk to students and faculty about the artists that were displayed. I quickly saw that out of the three artists that were on showcase at the gallery, Long’s

work seemed to take people’s breath away. However, I also met other students who enjoyed the other abstract art by Staver and

the exhibit. Nick Faiello ‘15, had an interesting take on artwork presented, saying, “It varies from realism to abstraction within each

Jeremy Long, “Summer” 2011 Oil on canvas.

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As I walked around the room to take pictures of the other types of art, I met students who were taking Introduction to Drawing, Sculpture, Architecture and Abstract Painting and enjoying

artist.” Other students such as Nick Hindle ‘15 and Alanna Dugan ’15, also enjoyed the artwork especially

by Jeremy Long.

I met others who enjoyed Kurt Moyer and Kyle Staver simply for the fact of how opposite they

both were. I met upperclassmen that were interested in the darkness and very abstract work of Staver, while others favored Moyers view on the baths and nature. I felt that their work was very similar in many ways as well as very contrasting. Staver had a few paintings that were of large women posing topless, embracing their beauty. Moyer used nature as his main focus by using nude people in his paintings and the natural look of the greens in the background.

Overall, this art exhibit was a major success as many people stood in front of paintings to marvel at their work. The level of abstraction presented in the paintings had many intrigued. The artists were excited to find out the feedback about their gorgeous masterpieces. It was a great pleasure to have Long, Moyer and Staver display their work from around the area and we most definitely hope Hobart and William Smith Colleges will see more of the work from all three artists again very soon.

Revolutionizing Your New Year’s Resolution

By Katie Levenstien ‘12 January 1 is a momentous occasion, full of food, drink and celebration. But the mark of the New Year also signifies a time that is reserved for making life-changing resolutions. A New Year’s resolution is like a personal vow to accomplish something within the New Year. These goals are often daunting and seemingly unrealistic, but it is important to not give up on them.

Resolutions vary from plans to stay fit to getting organized. The facilities at Bristol Field House have seen an increase in use since the start of the semester. The best time to hit the gym for a workout had been in the morning or on a weekend afternoon.

Today, these times are just as busy as the weekly 4 o’clock rush. Could such a crowd be a reflection of successful resolutions?

Regardless of the challenge at hand, all New Year’s Resolutions fall into a category of goals. Here are some suggestions for success: Try to incorporate the goal into your schedule. The most effective way to increase physical activity is to make time for it. If there is free time on Monday and Thursday in the morning, plan to work out before lunchtime.

A resolution is easily forgotten if it is not put on a to-do-list. Emma Stratigos ’12 wants to take advantage of the gym during her last semester at HWS. “I have made going to the gym a part of my routine,” she said.

Strong motivation and drive go a long way, but it is often hard to find these things within us. Teaming up with a partner or friend on a New Year’s resolution can

encourage diligence. Including others in a healthy eating routine or money saving plan can also make the experiences more enjoyable. Meghan Gaucher ’14 and Annele Jones ’14 are two students who embarked on a bodily cleanse at the beginning of the semester. Along with three of their housemates, the girls set out to accomplish the “5-Day, 5-Food Fast Forward,” created by nutritionist Cynthia Sass. This plan required a rigid diet of raspberries, spinach, almonds, eggs (or tofu) and nonfat plain yogurt. “We all wanted to start fresh after the New Year,” Gaucher said. The challenge was difficult, but she reports feeling good and healthy. Despite the difficulties with self-control, said Jones, the challenge is beneficial for one’s health.

Creating incentives can help a person stay motivated to accomplish their resolution. Incentives could include a special dinner out, a new pair of running shoes or just a rewarding feeling. Aiming towards something at the end of a challenge inspires hard work and dedication.

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New Years resolutions are most realistic when they are tangible. If you desire a more organized life, try to narrow that goal to something specific. For instance, set a time every Saturday to clean your room. This allows you to be reminded of the task and be able to measure your improvement.

If you haven’t made a resolution yet, it’s not too late. Despite the transition from January to February, the crisp New Year is still among us. Set your goal today!

RESOLUTION CHECKLIST: 1. Don’t set unrealistic expectations.

2. You can’t change over night.

3. Time management is key.

4. Don’t try and change everything at once, you’re only human.

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Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell Have a question that you need answered?

Can’t ask anyone else?

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The Elizabeth Blackwell section welcomes any and all questions concerning your life, your roommate’s smelly feet, your sex conundrums, the attractiveness of that guy in your Bio lab or the way that girl in your English class looks at you when you take your seat. Lizzy is here for you, at your service. If ever there was someone to whom you could ask your most burning questions, it would be the ever helpful Elizabeth Blackwell! I’m waiting with my always honest opinion, so start sending in those questions!

Dear Mrs. Blackwell, So I’m thinking about spicing things up for my boyfriend on Valentines Day, and I read this great article in Marie Claire about Snuggie Sex. Each person just wears a Snuggie backwards and...does the deed. It’s a great way to keep warm while getting hot and heavy, right? Or is it too weird?

-The Blanket with Sleeves (and a Libido) Dear “Blanket with Sleeves”, Marie Claire comes up with some very interesting articles... It might be a good idea to ask your boyfriend what he thinks of this before diving in and getting in touch with your wild side. You should see if he would be into that, or if it is too weird for him. Let him know your opinions on “snuggie sex,” too, and if both of you think it would be fun, then go for it! If not, then maybe you can spice things up for him in a different way. You’re a William Smithie- you are most certainly brilliant and I have no doubt you’ll figure out something great to do.

Good luck, have fun, and be safe this Valentine’s Day!

- E. Blackwell

Warm Drinks For Winter

By By Katherine Frabotta ‘15 Herald Contributor Temperatures are plummeting in Geneva, and students and faculty alike can often be seen padding through the chilly air in oversized coats, desperately in search of someplace warm. While there are a number of on-campus sanctums such as The Pub, SAGA, and Decordova Café where one can enjoy a warm drink, it can be nice to briefly escape and go to one of the many nearby cafes after a day of classes. Most of these cafes are affordable and a short

seeking a quick pick-me-up in between their studies or shopping sprees. The cafe’s hot chocolate, however, leaves much to be desired. For the price of $2.20 for a small cup, one might expect a sweetly delicious beverage, but this drink fails to make the grade.

Although it’s topped with a layer of whipped cream and shaved chocolate pieces, the drink’s chocolaty flavor fades once the whipped cream is gone and the chocolate bits have been eaten.

Its consistency is too thin, its

Dear Mrs. Blackwell, I'm getting fat, but my classes are taking so much time up that I can't get my butt to the gym, so then I'm sad. And then because I'm sad, I eat more. And then I gain even more weight. HELP. -Phat, Not Fat Dear “Phat, Not Fat”, This is a toughie for so many people, so you’re not alone in the struggle to not gain the “Freshman 15”...or “Sophomore 15”...or “Junior 15”...First off, what are you snacking on? If its chips and cookies- get rid of it! Stock up on fruits and veggies! Eating healthier will make you less likely to gain weight. Another thing you can do is go to some fitness classes at the field house. Bring friendsthey’re often a great motivator!

- E. Blackwell

Photo Courtesy of lenndevours.com walk from campus, and one need look no farther than Bagels and Cakes, the café at Wegmans, and Opus for a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

Bagels and Cakes is a heavily frequented eatery. Step in on a cold wintery day and prepare to quickly thaw in its warm environment. The cafe’s sweet decorations provide a sense of hominess, making one feels as if they are in the dining room of a close friend. The hot chocolate decently priced at $1.94 for a small cup, tastes thick and sweet and is steamed at the perfect temperature. Though the chocolate is rich, its milk chocolate flavor may not be preferable for a dark-chocolate lover. A fan of the milk chocolate flavor, however, will find this drink sweet and comforting.

The coffee at Bagels and Cakes, however, is weak in flavor. The drink is ideal for those who prefer a much lighter roast, and at $1.35 for a small cup, it isn’t horribly expensive.

Wegmans also has a cafe that offers hot drinks, smoothies and other gourmet beverages.

Unlike Bagels and Cakes, Wegmans gives you a choice of several different coffee flavors and strength, and a small cup is only $1.35. The “Donut Shop Blend” claims to be medium in roast, light in body, and medium in flavor. The drink does not disappoint, as it is flavorful and strong with an overall solid taste.

This coffee is great for those

flavor too milky, and it is made at a temperature so hot that its flavor is reduced. One is better off making a cup of Ovaltine at home than spending money on this sub-par chocolate drink.

Last but certainly not least, one must check out Opus Cafe. Immediately upon entering the espresso and wine bar, one is transported to a space of modernity and relaxation. Opus is beautifully decorated, with brick lining one of the walls and warm dark oak chairs placed throughout the spacious room.

Songs from the likes of Ellie Goulding and The Counting Crows emanate from the cafes speakers to complete its intimate yet trendy feel. At $2.05, a small cup of hot cocoa at Opus costs less than its Wegmans equivalent and is infinitely better in taste.

Made with Ghirardelli chocolate, steamed milk, and whipped cream, the beverage is incredibly decadent and maintains a rich and sumptuous flavor. Opus’ hot cocoa is perfect for those who favor a darker flavor of chocolate.

The coffee at Opus additionally exceeds expectations.

The drink is both strong yet smooth in taste. Although slightly more expensive than its counterparts at the aforementioned cafes, Opus’s brew is worth the price. Its chic atmosphere and well-made drinks make Opus the perfect place to lounge with friends or cozy up with that special someone while staying warm during the frosty season.

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Opinions How to Please Your Honey This Valentine’s Day

By Cupid ‘LOVE stop for a dessert for two!

Parker’s Grille & Tap House: It isn’t the most romantic spot around Geneva, but if you are looking to ignite the first spark, this could be a fun and easy-going place to spend Valentine’s Day. Grab your group of friends and dip into their variety of rich and tasty appetizers. Don’t forget to try a burger! Personal favorite: hearty tomato soup.

Rio Tomatlan: Located in Canandaigua, a fifteen-minute drive away from campus, is a little authentic Mexican restaurant.

What a way to spice up the night!

Start with the chips and fresh salsa, and make sure to end with Photo Courtesy of Graphicshunt.com a full belly. This place is beaming Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com with positive reviews, and is not something to overlook.

Valentine’s Day, February 14, is a time to

Fear not!

There are still other ways to impress your valentine recognize the one you love, and maybe even the one you didn’t know this year.

Some thoughtful, and no longer unique, ideas around Geneva you loved… Maybe that guy in your math course looked a little nerdy may include, depending on your taste… last year, but he recently got contacts! Need a place to take him or her?

A personalized Wegman’s goodie bag! Stock up on treats that you Here are some different spots in Geneva that may appeal to you and your know your counterpart will love. Not to mention, Wegman’s extensive special someone. amount of valentines paraphernalia. Can’t go wrong here!

Halsey’s Restaurant: Although the menu is on the more expensive A simple card; don’t underestimate the power of words. Roses are side, with exposed brick, dimmed light, two floors, and swanky music, red, violets are blue, we’re stuck in Geneva, so I love you? this restaurant is nothing short of a romantic ambience. Halsey’s has

Walmart sells a big box of $5 DVDs, the variety ranges anywhere acquired a new wood fire stove for pizza in the last year, making it a downfrom your favorite Disney movie to classics like “The Shawshank to-earth fancy joint to grab a bite. Gluten free? Halsey’s offers gluten free Redemption”!

Not interested in investing? Redbox vendors are spread pasta and gluten free pizza, making it a place that all carb-lovers can enjoy. across Geneva, one outside of Walgreen’s off 5&20, one inside the front of Located downtown on Seneca Street.

Wegman’s, and one outside of Fast Trac.

Select a DVD from the current Port’s Café: If you have a car on campus, this place is highly ones offered, and get cozy (just don’t forget to return it...)! recommended by many Hobart and William Smith students. It looks like

A message in the snow!

There is no doubt that it will snow on a small shack from the outside, but the inside holds a long list of specials February 14. and an especially delicious baked-brie (highly recommended). Expect

Given all these options, there is no excuse to forget about your to book a reservation for February 14; you can bet this is on the top of loved one on Valentine’s Day this year! No matter how simple or small, everyone’s dinner date favorites list!

Geneva has it all!

Dally Waters: Are you a sophisticat? Located on Castle Street, the new afternoon tea restaurant serves traditional English tea, a full lunch menu, and their infamous British scone. This could be a lovely place to

Hypocrisy of Sanctity:

What Kim K’s 72 Days Means for Gays

By Morgan Gilbard ’15 Opionions Co-Editor

Heidi Klum and soon-to-be former husband Seal announced plans to divorce on Jan. 23 after six years of marriage, becoming one of many celebrity couples to stop the clock on holy matrimony over the past six months. Although Heidi and Seal were able to keep it together for a while, many other fortunate celebrities stayed in the game for less than a year before calling it quits. Most notably, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: 72 days. But that was last year.

The trend of ridiculously short-lived celebrity marriages has been quietly brewing since

the late ‘90s, with Carmen Electra and NBA player Dennis Rodman clocking in at nine days, only to be beaten by Britney Spears and childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2003, joined in holy matrimony for a blissful 55 hours. Yes, hours.

The list could continue, but the stories are the same; boy meets girl, boy and girl “fall in love,” boy and girl marry all too quickly, and divorce follows not too long thereafter.

All the while, boys with boyfriends and girls with girlfriends are denied the same opportunity based on the “sanctity of marriage.”

But can it really

be argued that the sanctity of marriage still existed before the issue of gay marriage came into light?

If individuals granted the right to marry fail to value it enough to remain married for even a year, then how can the sacredness of the union be used as an excuse to discriminate?

It is time to face the truth that the sanctity of marriage is not a universally existing entity, but rather something that varies from couple to couple. Lacking in the 72 day Kardashian-Humphries union and present in the now four-year marriage of Ellen DeGeneres and

Portia de Rossi, who have been together for a total of eight years, the sanctity of a marriage is never guaranteed by the fact that it is simply between a man and a woman, but rather upheld by the value placed in the words “until death do us part.”

Now, this is by no means a criticism of divorce.

Life is unpredictable, people grow apart, and divorce is a natural product of that. This is a criticism of hypocrisy.

If the government is going to tell a gay couple that has been together for ten years that they can’t get married, then the government should have a department telling

Kim Kardashian when she can’t get married.

Although samesex marriage is legal in six states and currently up for vote in the Washington state Senate, the topic remains ambiguously addressed by officials at the federal level.

President Obama describes his views as “evolving,” according to The Huffington Post, while GOP frontrunner for the 2012 election Mitt Romney remains opposed. However, with the argument of protecting the “sanctity of marriage” becoming increasingly invalid, re-evaluating the issue at a national level is long overdue.

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FRIDAY, February 3, 2012

Opinions William Smith Pride: Women’s Issue or Fiscal Irresponsibility?

By Leslie Fox-Humphreys ‘15 Herald Contributor

Through the doors of the College Store, upstairs in the midst of all the orange and purple paraphernalia, there is one color that has a significant shortage. Green, the dear colors of William Smith College.

One might wonder if this is an issue of revenue, or another form of gender discrimination.

This William Smith (WS) deficiency has not gone unnoticed, and has been a recurring inquiry of many of its buyers. In the past, the response has tended toward equating the incorporation of more WS apparel to “fiscal suicide,” as was stated by the Director of our college store Lucille Smart; however, after a long discussion about the College Store’s future, there stands some hope for those underrepresented, and unhappy WS shoppers.

“Its not for lack of interest,” Lucille explains, rescinding the belief that they Photo Courtesy of Ecacsports.com do not regard the WS students as highly as they do Hobart’s, “We don’t think it’s right either.” The facts are that the profit for Hobart apparel significantly exceeds the profit gained from William Smith apparel, and to offer more choices of William Smith paraphernalia would cost more than it would benefit. Whether this is an oversimplification of the bigger picture or not is where the College Store judges subjectivity to step in, yet “if they sold better stuff, we would definitely buy it” states the entire class of Professor Henking, and Professor Hayes-Conroy’s Introduction to Women’s Studies, along with all the female students.

Even a few of the Hobart men came forward, and were willing to demonstrate their support for the women’s college. “Obviously I’d wear my colors first,” says Scott McMorris ‘15 to the question of whether or not he would sport WS paraphernalia, “but to support the Herons I’d wear a green jacket, of course, I feel it’s a part of our schools,” and it is, yet most Hobart men here don’t see it that way.

This is a matter of whether or not you’re comfortable with your sexuality. If you know you’re a man, than that’s all that matters, it doesn’t distract from that if your wearing a green sweatshirt with the words William Smith across the chest. What it comes down to is if people are willing to care, and help the cause, spend more time in the WS section of the bookstore, or just give up a day wearing their usual plain white V-neck in exchange for the latter.

If they sold better apparel for WS, Photo Courtesy of Facebook.com there would unquestionably generate greater revenue, the only issues that remain are why do Hobart clothes have a better quality? If money is the issue, why not put less money into Hobart tees and more into WS gear?

For the first time in the College Store’s history, a focus group will be formed to develop a better array of WS apparel. For all those interested in helping supply our school with more, and better quality Heron pride, contact Director Lucille Smart for more information on this Focus Group.

A Message to Perspective LA Media Program Students

By Caley Goldblatt ‘13 Herald Contributor

Pure Grill and Curr y Indian Cuisine recently opened to locals and HWS students in downtown Geneva. Their curr y and vegan dishes are all the gossip from recent patrons.

Photo Courtesy of fingerlakes.com

Indian Food for Dummies: Pure Grille and Curr y

By Jess Lynn ‘14 Herald Contributor

Being from Northern New York (almost Canada, for the geographically challenged), restaurant options consist of generic chains and predictable Italian restaurants. When I decided four years ago to become a vegetarian, eating out became vastly more complicated. Naturally, my experience with Indian cuisine was zero.

Having heard wonderful things about Indian vegetarian food, I decided to try out Geneva’s premiere Indian restaurant: Pure Grille and Curry, and it was incredible.

The menu provides a wide range of traditional Indian dishes, spanning from chicken to lamb to vegetable options. Being a vegetarian, I’m used to slim pickings on restaurant menus, but at Pure Grille and Curry, I was almost overwhelmed with all of the delicious vegetarian dishes. There were 10-12 different vegetarian options, all of them varied and delectable.

This being my first time with Indian cuisine, I had reservations about the exotic flavors the menu offered.

Pure Grille and Curry, however, offers varied levels of spices to satisfy all kinds of palates.

While the food itself was a religious experience, the presentation made it that much better. I went with a large group of people, and this called for a unique experience in dining out.

While each person ordered a different rice dish, the table was presented with a communal plate of rice, and an individual bowl with the dish they had ordered. This provided for a more personal dining experience, as though we were dining at home, with family, just with more curry.

Overall, Pure Grille and Curry was a delicious, unique experience.

With a vast menu and reasonable prices, Geneva’s own Indian restaurant is soon to become a staple in our community’s proud restaurant scene.

Located directly across from Eddie O’Brien’s, make sure to stop by Pure Grille and Curry the next time you’re in the mood for a taste of India.

I anticipated that the LA program would be a great fit for me; any program that allows for its participants to wear shorts and flip flops in January is my kind of trip. However, it surpassed my expectations allowed for me, and twenty other media students, to envision a whole new post-grad life for ourselves in Los Angeles.

Since the remaining months on campus are slowly dwindling, it forced me to imagine my life next year, and what it could be.

From the very first day, the program is designed to flush you with information and networking opportunities. We stayed in Culver City, a sleepy town made up of back-lot stages and industry connections.

The hotel itself is a treat with its’ quirky history -it housed the munchkins during the production of the Wizard of Oz-. Just a short jot up the stairs from the lobby, was a sunny conference room, where the panels were held from the morning, continuing into the afternoon. The cherry on the tightly-packed day was the cocktail party, this year held at the home of alumni Eric Lax ‘66.

The panels consisted of a steady rotation of alumni. Each spent an hour speaking to their zealous audience (us) who, were taking copious notes and ardently asking questions. I personally enjoyed the alumni panel where the recent grads spoke candidly. They gave us an actual idea of the challenges, and perks, involved with moving to LA. Also, we were privy to the panels that tacked specific interests like the music panel and the writer’s panel. Some of my favorite alums were part of these like the boisterous Chris Addleman ‘77, a VP at Live Nation and J.P. Lavin '95 and Dave Pullano '84, goofball screenwriters who finished out

the long day with some laughs.

Finishing off that initial day, we attended the cocktail party. It was like a pressure cooker treasure hunt: three hours, dozens of alumni, and a handful of business cards. The upside to this networking Indy 500 was that the opportunities were boundless. No matter who you talked to, everyone in LA seems to be part of the entertainment industry.

The following two days were more focused on exploring LA itself, via bus, visiting different locations. In a constant battle with LA traffic, we visited Sony Studios, the set of Glee, CBS News and the LA Times. I enjoyed being able to engage with individuals, while walking around the studios, who were actually thriving at jobs we had previously discussed. The structure of the program was excellent, in that, we spent the first day pin pointing the logistics of the industry and then following days were able to explore our own interests. Plus, it didn’t hurt that we were able to go to Glee, meet its’ stars, Mathew Morrison and Jayma Mays, and take our picture sitting at Sue Sylvester’s desk.

Students who know that they want to move to LA following graduation should unquestionably apply for this program. It is like an LA postgrad orientation program. You are given the network, a friend group and the resources to succeed in a new environment.

However, if you’re on the fence, still apply! For me, it took going there and experiencing LA first hand to discover how I felt. Personally, I still find New York City infinitely more exotic, but I saw classmates in the program beginning to plan out their lives and take the first steps in crossing coasts.

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FRIDAY, February 3, 2012

Sports

William Smith Swimming and Diving

Statesmen Richie Bonney ‘14 Photo Courtesy of Athletic Communications Office

Hobart Basketball Sets New Record:

Photo Courtesy of Hwsathletics.com

A Closer Look Inter view With Richie Bonney

By Luke Lyons ‘13 Herald Contributor Our Hobart basketball team is setting a new bar by having the best 15-game start in Hobart’s history.

Currently, the men’s basketball team has an overall record of 14-3, while standing number one in the Liberty League with a conference record of 7-1. For the week of January 23rd, Richie Bonney was named Liberty League’s Performer of the Week. I recently sat down with Bonney to get a better understanding of how such a feat is accomplished.

What makes an athlete a Performer of the Week?

It’s mainly stats based. The award usually goes to players that play well for 2 or 3 consecutive games. I honestly just go into games ready to work hard.

How can you attribute having a new coach to your Liberty League success?

Coach Neer is extremely knowledgeable. He has so much experience when it comes to the game of basketball. He just knows

many nuances of the game, which becomes very useful when we need to perform well. We work in Coach Neer’s system. He has this presence that is unmatched by any other coaches which allows our team to fully embrace his philosophy.

What do you attribute to your Liberty League Success?

Hard work. When you focus on working hard, winning becomes an after effect. I’ve also got to thank my team. Our team chemistry is high which leaves nothing to be impossible for us.

What are your future goals for Hobart basketball?

To win the Liberty League Championship. I feel it in the air this year. We’re getting better prepared for it day after day. After that, we’re going deep into the NCAA tourney.

Make sure to come support our men’s basketball team at Bristol Gym for Alumni Weekend which begins February 10th.

Photo Courtesy of Xiaochuang Zhao

Photo Courtesy of Hwsathletics.com

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Contact Herald@hws.edu or come to the Creedon Room on Mondays at 5 pm for more info!

HOME, Feb. 4, 2012

Hobart Squash vs. Navy: 10:00 am

HOME, Feb. 5, 2012

Hobart Squash vs. Western Ontario: 6:00 pm

Hobart Squash vs. Franklin and Marshall—12:30 pm William Smith Squash vs. Franklin and Marshall—10:30 pm

AWAY, Feb. 3, 2012

AWAY, Feb. 4, 2012

Hobart Basketball @ St Lawrence— 8:00 pm Hobart Ice Hockey @ Neumann— 7:00 pm William Smith Basketball @ St Lawrence—6:00 pm

Hobart Basketball @ Clarkson—4:00 pm Hobart Ice Hockey @ Neumann— 7:00 pm William Smith Basketball @ Clarkson— 2:00 pm William Smith Swimming and Diving at Skidmore—1:00 pm