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VOLUME CXXX ISSUE 24

2009 Commencement Speaker Revealed Environmental Champion Carol M. Browner to Speak in May

By Belinda Littlefield ’11 Managing Editor The commencement speaker for the Classes of 2009 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges will be Carol M. Browner, the Energy and Climate Czar for President Barack Obama. After much deliberation over the past three months, President Mark Gearan and the Honors Committee of the Board of Trustees finally chose the commencement speaker for the graduation. This honor is traditionally bestowed upon someone whose achievements the Board wishes to acknowledge in the form of an honorary degree from the Colleges. President Gearan says that she was chosen as a result of the College’s new “lean towards environmental responsibility.” In terms of the salience of climate change in our world, he acknowledges that there is “no greater, voice on the subject than Carol Browner.”

When asked why she was chosen, irrespective of the relevance of the issue that she is representing, he said that the Board wanted someone that “would bring an interesting perspective to the commencement address, perhaps some advice [for the graduating classes] as they leave Geneva and take their next step in the journey, and someone that honors the institution by virtue of their work.” It was a challenge to get her here because when they first started corresponding with her, it was during the opening days of the Obama Administration. However, he is hoping that Browner will be able to either come early or stay late enough that seniors will have the opportunity to speak with her, especially those who have spearheaded the environmental

responsibility movement here at the Colleges.

Her expertise on environmental issues is demonstrated in her current position in the Obama Administration, as well as formerly being a part of his Transition Board between

Administrator in the EPA’s history, having served eight years in this position during the two terms of the Clinton Administration. Straight out of college herself, having graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a B.A. in

his election and inaugeration. In 1993, President Clinton appointed Browner as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She is presently the longest serving

English and a law degree, she initially became an aide in the Florida House of Representatives but left only a few years later to work for Citizen Action. This organization is one that lobbies for

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many issues, one of which is the environment.

Prior to becoming the Administrator of the EPA in 1993, she served as Senator Al Gore’s senior legislative aide for two years.

According to Time’s article, Energy Czar: Carol Browner, “her greatest achievement [was] settling a lawsuit the government had brought against Florida for environmental damage done to Everglades National Park and launching the largest ecological restoration project ever attempted in the U.S., to purify and restore the natural flow of water to the Everglades.”

In 1996, she supported the Food Quality Protection Act, which modernized standards that dictate pesticide use and, according to Time Magazine, was “one of the first environmental laws to specifically protect children’s health.”

After that, she worked for the Albright Group in the areas of environmental protection, climate change, as well as energy conservation and security.

When asked what impact he is hoping Browner will have on the graduating class, President Gearan responded by saying, “in six months, six years, or sixteen years, the inevitable question is: who was your graduation speaker?” In this instance, students of the graduating class of 2009 can say with pride that theirs was one of the premiere authorities on environmental issues during a key time at the Colleges’, as well as the nation’s, history as we commit to a policy of environmental responsibility.

Why I Relay Anonymous Hobart Contributor

By Stacey Rice ’11 & Samantha Lesser ’11 Herald Contributors While many HWS students were lounging on the beach or resting at home during spring break, eight HWS students were picking up trash along the muddy Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The group, led by Sarah Meyer from the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI), participated in the river cleanup through an organization called Living Lands and Waters (LL&W).

LL&W is a midwestern organization based out of East Moline, Illinois and founded by Chad Pregracke.

Pregracke grew up on the Mississippi River and established the organization in 1998 after years of noticing the trash in and around the river. The non-profit group’s mission is “to aid in the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nation’s major rivers and their watersheds; to expand awareness of environmental issues and responsibility encompassing the river; and to create a desire and an opportunity for stewardship and responsibility for a clean river environment.” The LL&W crew and their boats move around the country, helping places that need it the most.

HWS, FLI and LL&W have partnered in the past and offered many opportunities to students that allow them to give back to their community through service to rivers and waterways. Last year, students spent their break cleaning up the Ohio River in Kentucky. This year, HWS students worked on a small portion of the Cedar River, which was devastated

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by the Iowa floods of summer 2008. Most people do not know or realize that the floods in Cedar Rapids displaced more people than the floods created by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

The flood reached nearly 20 feet above the flood stage and covered approximately two miles on both sides of the river in water.

The trip featured a stay, on the way to and back from Iowa, at the Malabar Farm Hostel on an organic farm in Lucas, Ohio. Spending time at the hostel really helped to break up the 16+ hour car ride!

After arriving in Iowa we were all eager to get out and start our work.

Every morning at 9 a.m., we would arrive at the LL&W “base camp” on the bank of the river. We got into cargo boats and headed upstream, picking up debris left by the flood along the way. The waste ranged from small to large. We gathered wrappers and styrofoam packaging, thousands of pens and highlighters from a pen factory that was destroyed in the flood; lumber, old appliances, tires, furniture, an intact doghouse, and even exterior walls from sheds and houses that had been ripped off by the powerful flood waters. Fun trinkets and children’s toys—including stuffed animals, snow globes, tricycles, dolls, a pirate rubber duckie and even a basketball hoop were added to the “treasure pile.”

Perhaps one of the most difficult Beast together. To this day that was experiences in my life was the many the proudest moment in my life. trips into New York City to visit my

The Relay for Life is an sister in the hospital. At the time opportunity for students of Hobart (I was only eight or nine) I did not and William Smith Colleges to combat understand how sick she was. I had cancer. It is an opportunity for those heard of cancer but was not aware of whom cancer has directly affected how it was slowly killing my only sister. to remember their loved ones while Despite this Despite this lack of medical fighting the lack of medical disease.

Last understanding I remember year I was understanding I remember the feeling of desperation due surprised at how the feeling of to the fact that no matter how many students desperation due sick she was there was nothing spent the entire to the fact that I could have done to help her. night walking no matter how around the gym sick she was there was nothing I could at the Relay for Life. I hope that this have done to help her. I felt useless year has an even better turn-out. and also a guilty; I questioned why I While this event will not bring lost was the child who was spared. What loved ones back it will ensure that we had she done to deserve this fate? as a campus are doing everything in Her sickness took a toll on my entire our power to ensure they will have family. My mother practically lived in not died in vein. Even if you have not the hospital and my father would go experienced the horrors of cancer right from work to spend a few hours directly, chances are someone you with my sister. He would usually return know has. Showing up at the Relay for home at about midnight after I had Life to support the cause, if even for fallen asleep. I distinctly remember a few hours, would be a monumental the day my parents informed me that achievement. Hopefully one day a cure there was no chance of her survival. will be found and the Relay for Life will After hearing the news that within a not be necessary any more. Until that few months I would lose a sibling I day, it is our responsibility to support went into her room and held her hand a cause as important as this one. while we watched Beauty and the

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Established 1879 By and for the Students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges Shena Vagliano, Editor-in-Chief Belinda Littlefield, Managing Editor Francesca Antonucci, Campus Happenings Editor Tim Hollinger, Opinions Editor Karissa Seeberger, A&E Editor Carrie Stevens, Sports Editor Amy Nimon, Photography Editor Contributors Belinda Littlefield Karissa Seeberger TJ Radzwich Tim Hollinger Amy Nimon Erin Meehan Nick Petros Carrie Stevens Distribution Annica Crouse Karissa Seeberger Copy Writer Kim White

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SPRING BREAK continued from Page 1 It was dirty work but we had a good time. On nice days, our boat drivers would add a little excitement to the ride and speed through the other boat’s wake. With speed came flying bits of dirt and by the end of the day, we all had dirt in our ears, up our noses and plastered all over our clothes.

If anything, this mess enlightened the crew, and made the work much more fun. By the end of the trip, we weren’t afraid to sit down in the mud or crawl under tree branches to remove debris.

On our last night in Cedar Rapids, we met with a few students from Coe College. Coe is located in Cedar Rapids and shares very similar values with HWS. “It was great to connect with a college that has similar goals, accomplishments, and challenges as HWS,” said Sarah Meyer on the trip’s blog (http://flialternativespringbreak.blogspot.com/).

We were able to attend one of their Environmental Club meetings and got a campus tour from the club’s president.

Coe’s sustainability efforts look like HWS’: the students there have worked with Sodexo to establish optional trayless dining everyday of the week. They also have a bike program where students can rent a bicycle for the day. Although Coe’s campus

“The Beauty That Found Me There” Joshua Unikel Shares Images from Israel in Houghton House

By Amy Nimon ’11 Photography Editor

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is small and a bike is not needed to get around on campus, the bikes get plenty of use on the nearby trails and in downtown Cedar Rapids.

Johnathan Patterson ’11 enjoyed the trip because of the social and service opportunities it provided. “I enjoyed meeting new friends, and fortifying my national citizenship by doing service, especially in a place that needed help as badly as Cedar Rapids.” Overall, everyone had a great time!

The LL&W crewmembers were light-hearted and funny but very hard-working and inspiring people whose actions spoke louder than their words. Friendships were made, and our efforts have not gone unnoticed by the people of Cedar Rapids. KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids did a news story on our volunteerism (http://www.kcrg.com/news/ local/41543212.html), and several people passing by the river personally thanked us for our service to their community.

If you want to learn more about LL&W, or the crew, check out http://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/. For more information and a blog about this trip, head to http:// flialternativespringbreak.blogspot.com/.

Do you know Joshua Unikel? You very well might. Meanwhile, Unikel worked part-time as a writer But for those of you who don’t, he’s the Communications in Communications; the following year he became Editor here at HWS, as well as a Hobart graduate. Unikel, Communications Editor, writing for the Pulteney Street originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, transferred to Survey, as well as the Daily Update. He began working Hobart and William Smith Colleges from the Community as a freelance writer for the Seneca Review, mainly College of Allegheny County, and went on to graduate taking part in the layout and design of the magazine. from the Colleges in 2007. He left with a B.A. in English Unikel’s interest in the arts extends beyond his role concentrating in Creative Writing, alongside a double as Communications Editor. At Houghton House, an minor in Philosophy and Cognition and Logic and exhibition of his photography, a series titled “The Beauty Language.

That Found Me There,” went on display in February. The Having chosen HWS for his education as well as for photos were taken on a trip to Israel this past July, in places a career, it’s clear the Colleges have played a key role in such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Tsfat, Masada, and Eilat. The Unikel’s life thus far. showing got mixed reviews. Unikel decided to display “All of my fondest memories are of people at the his work at the suggestion of Hillel Program Professional Colleges: friends that I stayed up ‘til all hours with, Lorinda Weinstock, hoping to involve the Abbe Center for laughing our heads off, debating philosophy or being Jewish Life and Hillel students with arts on campus. In an insane crew of housemates in the French House; speaking about his exhibit, Unikel says he was taken with professors that pushed me to be a more concise and real- the beauty of Israel: “…the humble beauty of a door in world thinker and a more Tsfat, or the awe-inspiring well-rounded and healthy Unikel says he was taken with the beauty and massive beauty of the person; and, collectively, tall corridors of the Jewish a campus that welcomed of Israel: “…the humble beauty of a door Quarter in Jerusalem.” me and encouraged me in Tsfat, or the awe-inspiring and massive The arrangement to pursue my passions.” beauty of the tall corridors of the Jewish of Unikel’s collection in While a student at Houghton House is as Quarter in Jerusalem.”

HWS, Unikel created essential to the exhibition and was the editor of as the photographs Crux Literary/Art Magazine, which replaced Thel for themselves. Structured in a three dimensional set-up, about a year. He also co-founded and was co-president of viewers must walk around the exhibition to see all the The Circle, the philosophic organization at HWS. photos, which hang and face in a various directions, With the knowledge gained from his studies and transforming the exhibition into an experience rather experiences at HWS, Unikel shifted into the role of HWS than a simple display. “It engages people in movement, staff-member—Communications Editor. Unikel has one which was central to my experience of Israel, traveling single word to describe that student to staff-member the whole country in two weeks.” transition: “tricky.”

“One thing that tends to pervade most of my work is “On one hand, you’re not a student anymore, and you a strong visual component,” says Joshua, whose interest do have new responsibilities and roles, but you’re also not in the arts also includes fiction writing, experimental a professor and you’re still just about the same age as the literature, jazz guitar, and graphic design, to name a few. students on campus. In many ways, though, it’s been the “I have a deep love for art and definitely feel the most best of both worlds to be honest.” alive when doing it.”

Unikel took a year off after graduation to Unikel plans to begin his M.F.A in Creative Writing work full-time at the Seneca Review, the Colleges’ this fall. international literary magazine, as the Assistant Editor.

A Spirited Review The Original Drink of the Week Since 2006

By Christian Karayannides ’09 Herald Contributor

The Black and Tan is a British concoction which was first mixed in Wales in the early 20th century. It is often considered to be an Irish drink because of the local ingredients, but the name is hardly nostalgic for the Irish. The Black and Tans were a British paramilitary unit established to quell the rebellion during the Irish War of Independence.

Ingredients 1 part Bass pale ale 1 part Guinness stout

Fill stein half full with Bass. Next pour Guinness over a spoon slowly until glass is full. If done correctly the Guinness will stay on top and the Bass on bottom, hence the name Black and Tan.

The Herald reminds you to enjoy the drink of the week safely and at the appropriate time and location, as long as you are of age…

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Campus Happenings Voice from Abroad

The Reality of Hostility Between Aboriginals and Australians

By Rebecca Dennee ’10 Herald Contributor When I think of Australia, I think of the Great Barrier Reef, Steve Erwin, and kangaroos, but life hasn’t always been so sunny down under. Up until about 40 years ago Aboriginal people were considered flora and fauna and therefore not included in the census. To this day there are no accurate numbers of Aboriginal people in the country.

Many were forced from their lands to reservations much like Native Americans but the abuse of the people has continued for much longer.

Having seen the movie Australia on the plane ride over I thought at the time that it provided an interesting perspective but the reality they paint is a very whitecentric view of the real situation.

Hostilities remain between Aboriginals and Australians. Often when an Aboriginal is around there is an unnatural space between them and everyone else.

They don’t frequent the cities though I have seen them in the supermarket and on the bus a few times. Most live out in the bush with their families and fellow tribe members.

Recently the Australian government formally apologized for past mistakes hoping to make amends, but it still has not lessened the conflict.

One of my first few days on campus I received an email warning us that there was an attack on the “bad side” of campus by a group of Aboriginal natives. The person involved wasn’t Australian they happened to be walking alone at night and caught in the wrong area. The police quickly apprehended the perpetrators and the situation was resolved. A few nights ago another situation arose when Aboriginal natives were walking around campus with golf clubs threatening students in their way. What they hoped to achieve is still a mystery to me. I cannot say I will ever know how they feel but it is important that we talk about it to learn and help the people begin again and to start to forgive or at least move past.

Australia is the most amazing place I have ever been, the beaches are incredible and the wildlife is like nothing I have ever experienced. Learning about Australia’s past is part of the big picture, and it has been an enlightening one at that. For anyone who has the opportunity to come here, learning from the Aboriginal people is one perspective that will change you. I hope to learn more while I am here so that I can become a more aware person and help them strengthen their communities.

N.E. Regional Debating: HWS on Top

By Julie Boardman-Brann ’10 Herald Contributor The HWS debate team is on its way back from an extra long weekend of debating at Baruch College located in New York City. It is already almost 2 o’clock in the morning, and we still have about an hour left of the long trek back to Hobart’s campus, but we are not moving very fast. In fact, we are not moving at all because we are pulled over on the side of the highway. Apparently, to add insult to our already delayed return, we have been speeding and are being issued a ticket for such an egregious infraction.

Even this unfavorable situation, however, could not dampen the spirits of the HWS debate team as a few members are sure to mention to the highway patrol officer that one of our teams won the Baruch debate tournament. Recalling the successful weekend, this unfortunate situation just seems to melt away from all of our minds.

On Friday, a day like any other in Geneva, NY, the wind ripped the doors open as the 11 debate team members attempted to load their belongings into the back of the white HWS van. By 5 pm the group was on the road bound for the Northeastern Regional Debate Championships at Baruch College in New York City. After staying at a fellow debater’s house outside of New York City on Friday night, the team woke up at 4:30 in the morning and hit the road early enough for the group to drive the large van out of the windy driveway by 5 am. Upon arrival and check-in at the college, and after a slight parking fiasco, debating finally got underway around 9 o’clock.

Much to the surprise of both novice and veteran debaters alike, the debating for most of the first days was done in hallways and noisy cafeterias. During round three out of five of the day, this reporter had the pleasure of debating in the cafeteria at the peak lunch hour for rambunctious high school students visiting and eating.

Even after the horrid conditions of the opening rounds, all four teams felt quite complacent. The next day after round six, two of the HWS teams, one of Zale and Maguire

and the other of Klinger and Hernandez “broke” meaning they advanced, to quarterfinals. In the quarterfinal round both teams easily handled the topic of Iranian nuclear proliferation. Upon the completion of semifinal’s debatingwhich focused on a proposal for government funding of art- both teams felt strongly about continuing into the finals. Though the team of Zale and Maguire was unfairly judged and did not continue, Hernandez and Klinger advanced to the final round.

Eagerly awaiting announcement of the final topic, pens poised, Hernandez and Klinger appeared quietly calm. Pens grazed quickly over their legal pads as the topic was given. They were to argue in favor of a ban on medical reproductive assistance. As the second half of the table, Hernandez and Klinger had a tough task set out for them. It was made more difficult by the first half of the table which jarringly left room for a debate which could focus around pro-life vs. pro-choice, the exact angle they did not want to take. As the second speaker from his side answered a Point of Information (POI) from the other team on this subject, Hernandez threw his hands back to cradle his head, looking up at the ceiling in disbelief. After some quick readjustments of their main arguments, however, Buzz Klinger defiantly steered his speech back on the course which would allow HWS to win. Hernandez closed out debating for his table on a strong and winning note, no shoes required of course as he pounded his team’s points home.

After a short 20 minute deliberation, the judges collaboratively agreed that the HWS team of Hernandez and Klinger had won the tournament. I once heard the following quote, “It is debate team, debaters are like mental athletes.” The perseverance of all of the teams throughout this draining tournament proved this quote valid.

“It is debate team, debaters are like mental athletes.”

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Fall 2009 Course Recomendations With registration right around the corner, check out what classes our readers have reccomended for the Fall!

SPAN 336 Spain: The Making of a Nation

Taught by Professor Juan Liebana, the head of the Spanish Department, is as the title promises a class about the tumultuous formation of this European country. It is the complete history of Spain taught in higher level Spanish sprinkled with the cultural contributions that Spain has made as it has developed. In the class the influence of religion is a major factor and the outside influences are discussed. It is complete with displays of Spanish architecture, literature, art, music, and dance. It is far more complex than just the history, as it explains all the contributions that lead to the formation of Spain as a country and as a people. The text used was simple and informative with many pictures that made the readings less intimidating. It is ideal for those students who are planning to study abroad in Madrid, because it gives a better understanding of the nation in modern day times. The text used was simple and informative with many pictures that made the readings less intimidating.

CPSC 124 Introduction to Programming

If you think you might be interested in Computer Science but don’t know if it’s for you, this is the class you should take. This course gives an introduction to basic programming concepts and how they are applied in Java, a common programming language. For an introduction class the workload is moderate and doable. This class meets regularly three times a week and has a lab period once a week for an hour and a half. What doesn’t get done in the lab period becomes homework, so it’s a good idea to use lab time wisely. If you are on top of this class it’s fun and interesting. Intro to Programming will give you a taste of what computer science is all about without the overwhelming programming assignments you might see in a higher level computer science class.

WMST 204 The Politics of Health

When I took this class,it seemed to cover a lot more than its name, The Politics of Heath, implied. There is a strong emphasis on race, gender/sex identity and theory (although don't be frightened off at the mention of theory- I'm not a Women's Studies major, but I did well in the class). As it was structured before, there weren't any long papers, only a couple of 5 pagers max, shorter reading responses and the customary midterm/finals. I think this class could compliment many of the different majors and minors in the HWS catalogue, not to mention a few of the goals, so don't pass this class over just because of an unfair bias against Women's studies classes.

REL 236 GENDER AND ISLAM

What is the role of gender in Islam? The average American believes that Islam is an oppressive religion towards women. Professor Etin Anwar, assistant professor of Religious Studies, believes that this is not only false, but that Islam is a liberating religion for women. She brings her identity as a Muslim woman, native of Indonesia, and scholar of Islam to her class. Islam has grown in importance in our everyday lives, from politics to economics. To be able to understand parts of culture that are considered so different from the American norm is a critical part of becoming a citizen of the world. Professor Anwar discusses gender in Islam through the course of history, starting from the beginning of Islam and continuing to modern times. Readings range from inspirational Muslim women to the oppressive Taliban regime in Afghanistan. This class is recommended for anybody interested in religious studies, women’s studies, politics, or international relations. This class fulfills Goal Six of understanding inequality, and Goal Seven of world culture. If you are unable to take this class next semester, Professor Anwar is also teaching Introduction to Islamic Religious Traditions and Introduction to Women’s Studies next semester. These classes are also recommended.

ANTH 298 Modern Japan

Warning: If you're not interested in Japan, this probably isn't the course for you. It is all about Japan, and only Japan, from the first class to the last. The workload is fair- you have short daily quizzes about the readings count as attendance, a midterm, a final and an integrative essay tying everything you learn together- and be willing to spend some time in the library reading reserves. The class is mostly lecture style, with a lot of videos thrown in. Because the class is Tuesday/Thursday for an hour and a half, it can seem rather long, so for those of you who have trouble paying attention in class, this may not be the ideal class for you.

However, if you have a strong enough interest in Japan, you may want to give it a try anyway.

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WRRH 305 Writing Colleague Seminar

This class is, appropriately enough, geared toward preparing students to become full-fledged writing colleagues. Writing colleagues, as many of you are probably aware, are attached to classes to work closely with both students and their professors to coordinate and assist with writing assignments. The seminar includes intensive technical instruction, reinforcing class discussion topics with readings from relevant works. Students who take this seminar will be instructed in collaborative editing practices, as well as effective techniques for interaction with students and professors. The concepts learned during the course are eventually applied to a practicum period, during which the students in the seminar are attached to classes and given two or three students to work with. The professor for the course, Professor Forbes, is both experienced and quite knowledgeable in her field, and, it should be noted, she is the department chair of the Writing and Rhetoric program. She expects a lot from her students, but effort in this course (as well as her other courses) is rewarded with a great deal of academic progress. As such, completion of the Writing Colleague Seminar leaves one well prepared to serve as a Writing Colleague in subsequent semesters.

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Campus Happenings Astrid Hadad Hits the Smith

By Karissa Seeberger ’12 Arts and Entertainment Editor

With the bold claim that “her costumes are so surreal that she makes Salvador Dali look like Norman Rockwell,” Professor of the Spanish Department, May Farnsworth introduced the Mexican actress Astrid Hadad in the evening on Wednesday, March 25th. She is a flamboyant Mayan-Lebanese artist who truly embodies so many personalities and representations of women that it is dizzying. As a one-woman show, it was necessary that she have enough spunk and presence to fill the stage,

dies, and another about a woman who would rather be beaten by than be left by her machista husband, as domestic violence is common in Mexico. If not interpreted in a satirical manner some of her material could be interpreted in as offensive, but once her outrageousness was understood it became humorous to listen to this wild woman.

Most of her costume changes took place on stage which she referred to as “Mexican special effects,” none of which exposed her in anyway,

which she did. Occasionally, she mumbled in Spanish to her helpers on stage, but mostly she preceded each song with a brief but heavilyaccented English description of the piece. It was evident that she had a vibrant personality with each joke she cracked pertaining to men’s ineptitude or the cultural norms of Mexico. In a liberal manner she poked fun at men’s inability to find the G-spot and the lack of cleanliness in Mexico.

Her musical stylings were ranchero-inspired as she frequently threw her voice making it nearly impossible for the Hobart and William Smith students in the audience for their Spanish classes to decipher the lyrics. A couple memorable numbers included one called “La Muerte Chiquita” that dealt with a woman pleading for an orgasm before she

but shocked the audience each time with a more absurd costume.

The costumes were definitely the highlight of the show. She had large flowered, hoop skirts that had a life of their own with each movement she made, vibrant head pieces, and a hat with margarita style drinks on top. At one point she chugged from a bottle of tequila emphasizing the difficulties of life in Mexico and the tendency to drown these problems.

One costume had her surrounded in Diego Rivera’s famous white lilies, and she joked that no one knew who he is because his wife Frida Kahlo was the more famous of the couple, again reiterating the superiority of women.

Her performance was energetic and humorous as promised the description and her strong cultural representation brought warmth to Geneva.

Campus Celebrity: Dean Baer

By Belinda Littlefield ’11 Managing Editor Dean Baer is more than the quick smile, the comfortable chairs in his office, or even the amiable attitude that he portrays to the world. He is a man that, during Folk Fest in the 80’s, wore skimpy shorts and danced on the quad alongside students because he absolutely loves to dance; the students, needless to say, completely freaked out. His interactions with students were what inspired him to leave Yale in 1971 with his graduate degree and head to a small college so that he would be assured of personalized interactions.

Although Dean Eugen Baer has served at the

help advise students. In his twenties, he was part of a monastic order and, in this capacity, he traveled abroad to Rome, Italy in order to study the Tanakh. In Jewish tradition, this is their Bible; in the Christian tradition, various parts of the Tanakh are incorporated into the Old Testament.

In order to sufficiently study this text, he had to know languages from the Semitic family, of which Syrian and Aramaic are a part; further, knowledge of languages such as Egyptian and Arabic help.

Based on this necessity, it is not surprising that it has

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Colleges since 1971—nearly four decades—and has a multitude of life experiences that he could share with the student body, he says that his saving grace throughout these years has been his students. He is both inspired and in awe of the accomplishments of some of his students and he says that he can “never listen enough to students.” The level of dedication to this very principle is seen in his continuing to act as a part-time professor of philosophy and his willingness to listen to students at a moment’s notice.

He has served as a Dean for only three years, but has thirty-five years experience as a philosophy professor prior to becoming a dean. He was initially drawn to philosophy because he likes to think about big ideas such as the meaning of life; he is a selfproclaimed existentialist and found that his gateway to philosophy was through the literature that he has read.

Dean Baer is unique in that he has life experiences as well as a graduate degree from Yale from which to

been mutually agreed upon that he knows thirteen languages: Russian, Spanish, German, English, Italian, Portuguese (the Brazilian version), and French, to name a few.

Interestingly, for his graduate school applications he filled the forms out in English and then had to be tested in one other language; he chose German.

Ironically, English was not his first language—even though it was assumed to be—so it did not surprise him when he got a perfect 800 on the proficiency test for German, since it is his mother language. His sense of humor goes hand-in-hand with the connection he feels with students on campus; he says that he is grateful to students “for opening his eyes as well as for their ideas and critiques.” For him, education is a dialogue between students and professors, and he wants students to take advantage of that.

WEOS DJ Profile:

Elizabeth “Libby” Clark & Elizabeth Wasmund Number of Years on the Radio/ Title: This is our first year as DJs Name of Show/time/type of music- “Lib and Liz Show”, 5-6pm on Friday's, Alternative and anything else we find that we enjoy and feel like playing. One day we could have the Beatles and the next The Cab or MIA.

The Blotter Wednesday, March 25th •Window Vandalized at 380 S. Main reported at 1:30am, still under investigation • Cash stolen from Trinity at 5:00pm, still under investigation

Thursday, March 26th

• Computer stolen from Medbery reported at 1:37am, still under investigation

Friday, March 27th

• 2 Hobart students arrested and charged with possession of cocaine-shrooms-marijuana at 704 S. Main at 6:38pm

Saturday, March 28th

• 1 Hobart student arrested and charged with harassment in South at 10:40pm

Sunday, March 29th

•Fire safety equipment vandalized in Durfee reported at 9:07am, still under investigation •4 Hobart students reported for harassment in Odells at 10:57am, referred to Deans

Why did you decide to DJ? Elizabeth: I was interested in trying something new, and wanted to experience how the radio works. It seemed like a lot of fun and I get to spend time with my good friend Libby Clark, what more could I ask for?

Libby: I wanted to try something completely new and out of my comfort zone and it seemed like a fun way to get involved more. Plus, I get to hang out and listen to some rockin' music with my pal Liz. Favorite moment on the Air? Elizabeth:When I asked Libby if she watched the Superbowl and she said no she watched America's Funniest Home Videos instead. Then I proceeded to ask her if she at least knew who was performing at the halftime

show... she said no. The answer was of course Bruce Springsteen. In conclusion, she totally ruined my transition to the next song by " Good 'ol Bruce."

Favorite Band? We got asked this question on our first day. We didn't know because there are way too many to chose from. We went home and made a top ten list... if you really want to know check out the wall at the radio station.

What are you currently listening to?

Elizabeth: NSYNC Libby: Paula Abdul...my idol Future in Radio?

Elizabeth: I hope to continue with some sort of job in the field of media or communications. I can't tell right now if it will be the radio or not. Who knows maybe some day you will turn on MSNBC and Liz of "Lib and Liz" will be your new anchor Libby: I love being a DJ, however I highly doubt that I will become involved with the radio permanently. My heart belongs to history and anthropology. :)

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FRIDAY, April 3, 2009

Opinions HWS’ Role in the Global Crisis

By Tim Hollinger ’11 Opinions Editor To say we are experiencing an after the initial storm, the crisis has increased worldwide instability. economic crisis is an understatement. continued as the government has I don’t think our current situation Currently, and collectively, we are failed to provide necessary and basic is dire. We’ve been in similar situations in the midst of a global crisis. It was services; areas around the center of before, and we got out of them; started by years of irresponsible fiscal New Orleans have become a frontier, however, if we don’t act, and act now, policies, but has grown into a vast and home to the highest crime rates in the global climate will continue to daunting global breakdown of trust America, and lacking basic services decline and people around the world, and responsibility. As students at a like public schools and recycling. similar to what has happened to those wealthy, private, liberal arts college, We are currently following a living in constant fear in the less know we have been largely isolated from similar trajectory with the global crisis. parishes of New Orleans, will suffer the global melt down; however, as Lack of government regulation led us even more. more families struggle to pay tuition, into this mess. The actions taken in So what can we do? local crime rates sky rocket, and the midst of the crisis, by both the The current mess, whether we like endowments continue to slide into former and current administration, it not, is ours. It’s our responsibility the red, it’s time for us to start taking have done little more than prevent to get out of it. As students, it is our action. complete devastation, and have largely duty to invest ourselves in our work.

Over spring break we learned, been misdirected and inefficient. The The world is sitting on a precipice. through the staggering news of the next stage, the breakdown of civility, Countless issues from global warming AIG executive bonuses, that to human trafficking are We don’t have to wait until we have our the federal government has threatening the world. We need been far from forthright diplomas to take action... Stay up to date on to learn about the issues, equip about how American tax with the knowledge the issues, write to congress, take action, ourselves dollars are being spent. The to build a better world, produce news prompted Paulette and prove that HWS is more than assisted the technology and medicines Altmaier to declare, in a for the future, and create the art living for the budding adult. At the very letter published in The New least we must strive to find our passion and and ideas that will encourage York Times, that we have us to keep faith in humanity. I share it with the world. reached a Katrina moment. may sound treacle, but the fact At the time the letter was of the matter is the success of published I was in the city of New is creeping into view. our generation, and of our children’s Orleans, with over twenty other HWS This week, as President Obama generation, is contingent on what we students, rebuilding houses which and Secretary of the Treasury, learn now and what we do with it. had been destroyed by the Hurricane Timothy Geithner, unveiled their latest HWS has made ten service trips to Katrina disaster. After seeing firsthand harebrained scheme for the federal New Orleans; it’s an unofficial record the carnage that the Katrina disaster government to team up with private for the most service trips by any out of left, I can confidently agree with Ms. investors to buy bad assets from state college. Just as we have devoted Altmaier: the global crisis has reached banks, and let the private investors ourselves to caring for a forgotten city, Katrina standards. walk away from the assets if they lose it is our responsibility to care for a The Katrina disaster was primarily value-- leaving them in even worse tattered world. We don’t have to wait unnatural. It happened in three shape and in the hands of tax payers. until we have our diplomas to take distinct phases. First, large failures The World Bank released a report action. We need to get involved, or in government intervention at all detailing states taking protectionist continue to be involved. Stay up to date levels before the storm led to faulty measures as protests continued to on the issues, write to congress, take infrastructure and a lack of disaster sweep across the world. New York action, and prove that HWS is more planning, setting the stage for the Governor David Patterson defended than assisted living for the budding crisis. cuts to schools while the United States adult. At the very least we must strive Second, government delays and is still enmeshed in two wars, and U.S. to find our passion and share it with mismanagement during the flooding, Director of National Intelligence, the world. which defined the disaster, lead to Dennis Blair, continued to warn that needless deaths and misery. Finally, the economic crisis is leading to

Living in a Penal Colony

By William McConnell ’12 Herald Contributor As I step from my cramped room into a hallway riddled with garbage, on my way to a bathroom, so overpowering in its odor of piss and beer that I can only assume my infrequent visits stunt my brain activity, I am confronted with the shameful state of affairs here. Floors caked with filth, facilities rendered derelict and broken through overuse and under-maintenance, the fetid stench of vomit lingered like a vagrant: I of course speak of our own miniquad. Meanwhile, I see the culprits, the wreckers and breakers and socially misfit, walking freely and gaily across the happy avenues of higher education. The fundamental injustice of such conditions is forced upon the undeserving, coupled with the shameful practice of allowing the guilty to roam free across our campus must be addressed.

To this end, I propose modestly thus: First, let us consider the miniquad as it shabbily stands.

Already mentioned are the weeks of garbage and grime buildup which threaten to form a sort of natural shag carpet. This is, in part, due to the shamelessly overcrowded conditions, which serve only to exacerbate the feelings of abandonment and rejection.

One might seek to escape, but the extraordinary bureaucracy of moving can only result in a showdown with indefatigably unconcerned ACs. The tenants of Bartlett, Durfee, and Hale face the constant reminder of their hopeless imprisonment, made manifest in the distinctly cell-like architecture devoid of any sort human comforts. Can one blame them for giving in to the spirit of things? I say nay, but the onus of change falls upon the greater community in this respect.

The time has come for the author to reveal the crux of this proposal to the concerned reader: Hobart College should reestablish the miniquad as a penal colony. That is to say, the unfortunate would be

doomed to inhabit said colony only as a result of punitive measures taken by the Committee on Standards and Ethics. I have shown the many ways in which the status quo is analogous to such an arrangement, and I will now illustrate the manifold benefits of embracing the system fully.

As it stands, the innocent suffer. Housing departments relegate the majority of incoming Hobart students to life in this fetid hole, whilst upperclassmen, women, the lucky, and for some reason the socially disfavored enjoy much more humane accommodations. New students are weaned on the understanding that the colleges care naught for them, despite promises made. They have presumably done nothing, and yet are

of late fallen into a deplorable state of anarchy and wanton apathy. The presence of such a colony would not only prevent future violations for fear of so undesirable a punishment, but would also foment the rehabilitation of the imprisoned. Perhaps, in being unable to escape their circumstances, the penalized might work to improve them, thereby granting us the latent function of increasing quality of life in the miniquad.

The case having been made, the time has come to address potential criticisms. Might grouping all of our society’s discontents in one location merely intensify their raging deviance? The Colony would necessarily be burdened with new laws and regulations not presently enforced in order to address this issue. Security presence would become round the clock, a zero-tolerance stance would be taken on illegal activities, and certain hours of required in-room presence would be mandated. The latter would prevent the colonists from simply avoiding their fate by spending the night with friends, though applications for leave Belinda Littlefield/Managing Editor would not be barred. Might the grouping nevertheless foment apparently punished; this aggression an uprising, especially considering simply must not stand. Beyond this the imposed regulations? Thankfully, lies a more pragmatic consideration: this would appear to be unlikely. As why do we condemn those whom we I have outlined, part of the power of would most like to retain in the coming the colonial model is to entrench the years? In the establishment of a penal colonists in their lifestyles. Doing so colony, those who are undeserving would seem to logically encourage an alone would find themselves locked effort on their part to both better the into such conditions, thereby conditions and themselves. Unless vindicating the wrongfully abused. one truthfully believes that people As it stands, law and order cannot change their ways, an uprising is trounced. The means through seems counterintuitive. which the colleges might address We must see the situation as the repeated transgressions of the it truly is; having done so, the time socially misfit are few and futile. Is has come to eliminate the negatives it so unreasonable, then, to establish and maximize the benefits which a community designed to collect have been made apparent. Given the and correct those unwilling to live circumstances, I must beg you to not according to the standards we hold only consider but also wholly endorse ourselves to? In doing so, we will also the creation of this penal colony. reclaim in the name of authority and rightness the miniquad which has

Hooray for the Cops, They Really Are the Neatest Name Withheld Herald Contributor Many students may grumble about the ominous black and white cop cars of the Geneva Police Department (GPD), but I say they’re terrific. I had the privilege of sitting down with Police Chief Frank T. Pane and Detective Greg Bendzlowiez on the 24th of February. To my total surprise, I was granted entrance to the clean and pleasant police station/ courthouse on Exchange Street to interview the Chief about crime in Geneva.

Chief Pane, who calls Geneva his home, has faithfully served the Thin Blue Line for 42 years, after prior duty to our nation’s armed services.

We spent a wonderful thirty minutes discussing, amongst other things, what the most commonly reported crime in Geneva is (larceny) and what the technical definition of larceny is. Clearly, this is something that is always on the minds of our police, who diligently protect us from the scary world around us. After all, if our society stopped prosecuting non-

violent and victimless crime, they’d be out of a job and no longer able to flash their shiny badges.

They’re also good at prosecuting alleged criminals. Our cops have a 51% conviction rating compared to our nation’s average of 47%. This 4% difference clearly sets our college town head and shoulders above the rest. Very honorable work, well done! Way to squeeze the last drop of blood.

And so, remember students that society is dependent upon order.

And in order to maintain order, it is necessary to allow certain others the right to slap on the ol’ cuffs and haul your delinquent butt off to the slammer. They’d find it very helpful if students will help them out by reporting any form of wrong-doing or anything suspicious. Read over each other’s shoulders, listen on your peers’ conversations, and always remember: the man who walks around with a gun and a self righteous sense of authority is always your friend.

Important Notice for Graduating Seniors If you are a graduating senior with a Federal Stafford and/ or Perkins Loan, you are required by federal regulations to complete loan counseling prior to graduation. Perkins borrowers will receive Perkins loan Exit Counseling information via email.

Stafford borrowers may choose one of the following Loan Counseling Sessions, which will be presented in the Geneva Room in the library:

Thursday, April 9 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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Arts and Entertainment Medeski Martin & Wood to Perform at Smith Opera House who would soon become the group’s unofficial fourth member.

The trio issued the free disc “Farmer’s Reserve,” a series of improvisations recorded at the Shack, on their own Indirecto imprint in 1997. Logic soon joined the band on the road, and they prepared to record “Combustication,” their first effort for Blue Note, as well as their first full-length collaboration with producer Scott Harding. The band’s affiliation with Blue Note resulted in three discs (plus a best-of set), and found them again pushing their sonic boundaries, incorporating percussionists, horn sections, and turntables into their already potent sound.

In 2000, the band made their http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/brown/MedeskiMartinandWoodSMALL.jpg A group that effortlessly Gigs turned into multiple coming-out as leaders with two straddles the gap between avant-garde engagements, dates at small clubs led releases-- the live acoustic “Tonic” improvisation and accessible groove- to performances at legendary New (recorded at the New York City club based jazz, Medeski Martin & Wood York City downtown hotspots like the of the same name), as well as the have simultaneously earned standings Village Gate and the Knitting Factory, electric “The Dropper” (recorded at as relentlessly innovative musicians and soon the band was packed into the band’s newly christened Shacklyn and an enormously popular act. You Billy’s van, traveling up and down the Studios in Brooklyn) -- as well as an can xperience MMW locally for the Northeastern United States. acclaimed Halloween performance first time since their two sold-out In 1992, they issued their at Manhattan’s Beacon Theater. “The shows here in 2000 at 8 p.m., Friday, self-released “Notes From the Dropper” featured Harding’s gritty April 17 at the Smith Opera House, 82 Underground.” As the group began to production, as well as appearances by Seneca St. Tickets are $25 general tour, escaping the supportive, though Sun Ra alum Marshall Allen. admission, $15 for students. Doors insular, New York music community, Recent albums include a open at 7:00.

Medeski - a former child prodigy - children’s record called “Let’s Go The group members have made switched to a Hammond B-3 organ, Everywhere” released early last year, improvisation their language - how an instrument that is far easier to “Zaebos: Book of Angels Vol.11,” a they communicate with one another travel with than a grand piano. collaboration with John and how they communicate Zorn last summer, and The group members have made with an audience. Their “The Radiolarian Series,” improvisation their language - how they a three-part writing/ genius for making even the most sophisticated musical communicate with one another and how recording rhythmic and harmonic experiment that sees “Part they communicate with an audience. In ideas instantly relatable Two” released on April concert they spontaneously shape ideas, 14, three days before the to their listeners, via longhoned group empathy and Smith show. each performance marking the start of individual precision, is Each of the trio’s three a journey whose destination is unknown balanced by an uncanny members are involved in a even to them. knack for imparting the large music community, simplest statements with and have participated a profound resonance and clarity. In Grammavision released “It’s a in numerous side projects over the concert they spontaneously shape Jungle in Here” in 1993, which featured years. In 2001, Medeski collaborated ideas, each performance marking the horn arrangements by future Sex Mob with the North Mississippi Allstars start of a journey whose destination is founder Steven Bernstein. The medley and slide-guitarist Robert Randolph, unknown even to them. of Thelonius Monk’s “Bemsha Swing” who appeared recently at The Smith; The trio of keyboard/ and Bob Marley’s “Lively Up Yourself” together, these five musicians formed organ/piano player John Medeski, spoke volumes about what the band The Word, a bluesy gospel band. drummer/ percussionist Billy Martin, was attempting to accomplish. “Friday They released one self-titled album and bassist Chris Wood formed in the Afternoon in the Universe,” widely and toured extensively. neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, considered the band’s breakthrough MMW’s live performances are known as D.U.M.B.O. (Down Under record, further continued the push renowned for their exploratory nature. the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) in toward groove-oriented accessibility, Their concerts oftentimes involve 1991. Medeski and Wood, students a movement that peaked with the extended improvisations, which at Boston’s prestigious New England group’s 1996 Rykodisc debut, “Shack- may be both arrhythmic and atonal, Conservatory of Music, had moved to Man” (recorded entirely in the band’s an aspect of their musicianship that New York City, with intent to explore practice shack in the Maui jungle). is rarely documented in the studio. the late-night underworld of the city’s By 1996, through a combination Medeski Martin & Wood is burgeoning jazz scene. of endless touring and two widely presented by Hobart and William The men were looking to circulated live collaborations with Smith Colleges’ “Live from Geneva” create music that reflected who they Phish, the group caught on in the music series. Tickets are available at were, individually and collectively. burgeoning jam band scene, where the HWS College Store, The Smith box The trio began experimenting with they continue to draw the bulk of their office, by calling 315-781-LIVE (5483) contemporary hip-hop beats that audience outside of New York. Late in or toll-free 866-355-LIVE (5483) and oncould swing as hard as jazz rhythms, 1996, the group began a public return line at www.TheSmith.org. Smith box yet remained essentially simple and to their avant-garde roots, hosting a office hours are weekdays between propulsive, giving the musicians ample series of weekly “Shack Parties” at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Smith accepts room to create hypnotic textures and the Knitting Factory, which featured MasterCard, Visa and Discover. sounds that were brimming with both collaborations with many musicians, improvisation and harmony. including Vernon Reid and DJ Logic,

A Comic by Kim White

Kings: Worth the Watch

By Darcy Lepore ‘10 Herald Contributor

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Most people have heard the basics of the story of David from the Bible: he slays the giant Goliath and becomes king. It’s a pretty interesting story, yet possibly not as compelling as the new NBC drama show, Kings, which premiered a few weeks ago. Kings tells the story of David Shephard, a citizen of the Kingdom of Gilboa. Try to picture the USA as if it were a monarchy. This is what Gilboa is; it appears to look almost exactly the same as the USA as we know it to be, but it has a palace and a royal family.

By a strange twist of fate while his country is at war with the country Gath, David saves the king’s son, Jack. He is given a high posting in the military, located in the capital city of Shiloh, which is modeled after our own New York City. As he becomes acquainted with the new world around him, he also begins to learn of the corruption and deceit his country faces. While this show has received modest ratings so far, it is captivating. Each character has his or her personal story and secrets. The show is not unfaithful to the story of David in the Bible, though Goliath turns out to be a giant war tank that belongs to Gath.

There are several references to the Biblical story and it is easy to make comparisons. Even if one has not read the Book of Samuel and watches Kings for the drama, he or she will not be confused when watching it.

The stars of the show include Deadwood’s Ian McShane as King Silas Benjamin, Christopher Egan as David Shephard, Susanna Thompson as Queen Rose Benjamin, Allison Miller as Princess Michelle Benjamin, Sebastian Stan as Prince Jack Benjamin, and Eamonn Walker as the Rev. Ephram Samuels. It is most definitely worth it to catch up on Kings on NBC.com. Watch it at 8 on Sundays!

T.I.- More than Just Words

By Nicholas Petros ’09 Herald Contributor

The Hip-Hop/Rap genre is one with a colorful history. What is more interesting is how it seems to be undergoing a divide. Some artists take the pop rout, which includes saying the same thing every other rapper did in his/her first mainstream album, talking about how he/she is unbeatable and rose up from the streets, while others stick to what I understand to be the original rout of both styles of music: social commentary. Of course some artists do both, and T.I. certainly falls into this category.

This review comes well past the prime of his latest album “Paper Trail.” However, I am as alien to the Hip-Hop genre as mayonnaise is to a cheeseburger. Nevertheless, some things just have to happen. “Paper Trail” is an unforgettable album for many reasons. First, it is unbelievably catchy. The rhythm of T.I.’s words generously contributes to the integrity of his songs, and is a testament to his commitment to making good music rather than “gettin’ your paper.”

Second, his songs tell a story, speak his mind, and establish ideas. There is much more behind his words than an apparent sexual motivation, as is an emerging trend prior to and especially in the wake of Flo-Rida’s apple-bottom jeans.

Hits “Dead and Gone” and “Live Your Life” both come out of your sound system full of ideas. “Dead and Gone,” in addition to spitting lines fast

enough to get my feet moving, sheds light on urban violence that our news tends to ignore in an effort to make us feel safer.

“Live Your Life” talks about rappers forgetting their history and their passion as a side effect of fame. Both flawlessly fuse music to words, making two very expressive pieces.

It is this last song “Live Your Life” that really makes the album for me. T.I., like any pop star, has his share of generated hits—those written for the clueless fan. Rightfully famed “Whatever You Like” definitely falls under this category, preaching the capacity of riches. “Porn Star” need not be explained in this review, and “Swagga Like Us” is another nothing song. However, “Live Your Life” and “Dead and Gone” are representative of real talent and potential.

To make an obscure comparison, John Mayer wrote pop songs to get his name into thousands of households so he could later wow them with his unbelievable guitar playing ability and blues compositions. I wonder if T.I. is trying to do the same thing. I highly doubt he is a fabulous blues guitar player; however, I am sure we will be presented with more social commentary in future albums.

“Paper Trail” is a fantastic album. There is a song on it for nearly every kind of music enthusiast, and T.I. even begins to push his way into the position of a cultural authority figure. He says “just live your life” to rappers and rock stars. This could be a message that was meant for everyone. It couldn’t hurt to stop worrying about what everyone else has and focus on what will get us through tomorrow. In the end, my life is the only one I can celebrate.

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FRIDAY, april 3, 2009

Arts and Entertainment Untouched? For a reason...

Ask Doctor Blackwell

By Nicholas Petros ’09 Herald Contributor

Got a question about sex that you need answered?

Can’t ask anyone else?

Write me at herald@hws.edu

Dear Dr. Blackwell, I loveeee my VAGINA!!! I saw Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues and as a result I have grown to appreciate and love my vagina. There was no man involved in this new self exploration, just me accepting my body. I want to talk about my new discoveries down under yet am having trouble distinguishing when and where it is an appropriate topic of conversation. Any advice?

From, One Proud Puss Dear Proud Pussy Owner, Congratulations!! What a woman you are! Eve Ensler could not be more proud!

I can understand how talking about your vagina might make others feel uncomfortable. As Ensler cites, many women don’t take the time of day to observe their twat (as we like to say in the medical world).

I suggest maybe not bringing this up at a family dinner, for example, “Dad, you should see my vagina! It gets all red when I orgasm! Vaginas are just so versatile!” or at Synagogue “Rabbi, you should really see how deep ad luscious my vagina is, not even Moses could part this red sea!”, or at a meeting with your boss, “ Sorry I was late for the business lunch sir, I was just looking at my vagina. I really could just get lost in there with that vibrating option on the Blackberry you provided me!”.

Those are just some scenarios of vagina talk gone bad. Some members of our society just aren’t that open to women and their womanly parts.

Just shows institutional oppression and the cultural oppression against women being pleasured. You could perhaps take a Women’s Studies course or investigate your vagina further by proposing an Honors Project based around the biological importance of the vagina. If I were in your position however, I’d get down to myself and get others to do the same.

Get a vibrator, get a friend a vibrator, fall in love with loving yourself, and start a club. Who knows if the BAC will support it, but it seems to be worth the while, and if not, just keep vibrating.

Best, Doctor Blackwell

A Readable Ecstacy

By Joshua Reynolds ’12 Herald Contributor Sandy Krolick, an alum and former visiting professor of philosophy has come out with a new book entitled A Return to Ecstasy which is readable ecstasy!

The book, written after a 22-year “hiatus” in writing, concerns the social, cultural and ethical problems we face in modern society.

Krolick states, “we’re all raised in a society, in a culture, with a certain world view, and that world view defines how we interact with the people and things in the world.” The problem, as Sandy goes on to explain, is, at least in part, that we have no idea that we have this world view. He says “you can’t see the way you see.”

The only way you can see your own eyes, he says, is to look into a mirror. His book is like a mirror, helping people understand the way that they see, enabling them to understand the way they see the things and people around them.

However, as Sandy goes on to explain, the student, who has been immersed in this world view from birth, ends up, because of this world view, being cursed by a cultural and social estrangement, as the natural, primal instincts take a final stand against society. This is part of the larger cultural crisis in America, for which the college and university is a microcosm. A Return to Ecstasy addresses this cultural crisis, and the feeling of estrangement felt by college students.

When asked why he decided to write the book, he replied, “my wife told me it was time to write another book.” However, it also came after he revisited HWS, and after a meeting with an old mentor, and former professor,

Since my first review for the Herald I fear hit brandishes a nearly flawless chorus in-spite I have become one of those awful critics who of often-drab verses and shoddy arrangements. hates everything. However, because I choose They are unforgettable, and lasting. The only part the material I review in no particular order, of this song that is unforgettable and lasting is and write primarily in an effort to entertain the the heart-racing rhythm that forces the listener’s reader rather than provide a credible criticism, I head to tremble long after the song has finished. will continue to abuse my right to be obnoxious.

In the end, the rest of their debut album Additionally, it is far more fun to write about “Hook Me Up” is quite good. I would argue that something bad than celebrate something good. “This Is How It Feels” should have been its first Strangely, people find it harder to agree with radio hit. This song has a nearly identical beat praise than to do so with criticism. to “Untouched” as well as a significantly better I will thus proceed to award my worst review of the season to the Veronicas. Why people love “Untouched” is not beyond me.

Rather it proves that having a fun beat is more important than lyrical or even melodic greatness.

It seems as though thematic significance has completely escaped the pop genre as well. Nowa-days feeling sexy is synonymous with feeling untouched, somehow. Or is this an extension of the notion that guys are attracted to virgins?

This is quite possible; but if that were true, this virgin must be out of her mind because “from the moment I met you” this untouched feeling has been driving her crazy. Also, I am a firm believer that no guy is that sexy. This is why the song must be directed at a girl. Web rumors of Jess Origliasso courting another female would support this notion. Hooray, it makes sense.

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I will now admit that my major problem chorus; according to the apparent pop standard. with the tune is not its lyrics. Instead, I am Additionally, it showcases the singers’ voices. driven mad by the strangely utilized falsettos “This Love” is another really well done song. It that characterize its chorus. The staple of a pop slows things down, avoids unnecessary falsettos, hit is an unforgettable and irresistibly infectious and keeps moving. “I Can’t Stay Away” is like chorus. Trying to sing along to “Untouched” a rock-techno jam: a definite fun-in-the-sun song. leaves the listener exasperated and rather out of Finally “Someone Wake Me Up” is an acceptable breath. pop production. I am sure it will flood the latest I’d imagine that the studio hired an and greatest radio stations soon if it hasn’t individual to punch the singers in the chest already. at repeated intervals to create the sound that In the end, in spite of an incredibly terrible Jess and Lisa Origliasso seem to produce. Call first single, the Veronicas have potential as me old-fashioned, but they each could easily rising stars. They can sing, and do so quite well hit that note in chest voice. So why not do it? when they are not being punched in the chest.

Sexual frustration doesn’t usually result in the Additionally, this group reminds us that a band’s dampening of one’s emotions; which this wimpy single is rarely representative of its creative and forced sound implies. In the end, maybe potential. That is why albums are produced; so that HERALD COMPUCOPY they were trying to be different. even foe-elitist college students like me can find GENEVA MOVIEPLEX AD Pop, however, is not different.

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Marvin Bram. He said that visiting Hobart and William Smith allowed him to finish his book with the appropriate closure. Asked whether coming back had anything influence on the book, he replied “I do not find the same degree of inquisitiveness on campus now that I recall back in the 70’s. Perhaps it is a problem connected with our culture at-large today, and our national, nonstop drive towards greater opulence and success. Perhaps many of our colleges and universities have also replaced the openness of wonder with the competitiveness of career-planning.”

Explaining the general outlook of his book, Krolick said, “It will help college students remember to enjoy life, take life as it comes, remember that time is relative, death is certain and happiness is a personal choice.”

Sandy is an alumnus that graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1975, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a B.A. in History of Culture, and went on to receive Masters degrees from both the University of Chicago and the University of Virginia. He has taught at the University of Virginia, University of Denver’s College of Business, Colorado School of Mines, and has held executive positions in General Electric, Ernst &Young LLP, and Computer Sciences Corporation. He has spent many years abroad in parts of Asia, Asia Minor, Europe, Africa, Russia, and the central Siberian slope, when he taught in Barnaul Russia at the base of the Ural-Altaic mountains.

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Sports #18 William Smith LAX Improves 5-0 with Win Over Vassar The 18th-ranked William Smith College lacrosse team downed Vassar 19-10 Saturday afternoon in Liberty League action on McCooey Field.

The Herons remained undefeated on the season with a 5-0 overall mark, and are 2-0 in conference play, while the Brewers fell to 3-4 overall and 0-2 in the Liberty League.

William Smith junior Molly Fitzgerald (Gould Academy/Sudbury, Mass.) led the offense with five goals, while first-years Lucy Johnson (Millburn/Short Hills, N.J.) and Callie Frelinghuysen (Darien/Darien, Conn.) each notched two goals and two assists.

Allie Morgan led Vassar with four goals and a helper, while Sarah Warner and Moe Byrne both tallied two goals and an assist.

Fitzgerald opened the scoring less than three minutes into the game, off an assist from Frelinghuysen.

Two minutes, 11 seconds later, Frelinghuysen set up Johnson to put the Herons up 2-0. Warner and Morgan answered for Vassar with consecutive tallies 27 seconds apart, to even the game at 2-all with 22:36 to play in the first half.

Frelinghuysen’s first goal of

the day at the 21:57 mark sparked William Smith to end the stanza with a 10-2 scoring run. The Herons took a comfortable 12-3 advantage into halftime.

The Brewers found life in the

Frelinghuysen, senior Michaela Parnell (Guilford/Guilford, Conn.) and Fitzgerald midway through the half put the contest firmly out of reach. Parnell finished with two goals and a helper.

William Smith firstyear Katherine Vesce (Cold Spring Harbor/Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.) and sophomore Lexi Walston (Suffield Academy/ Farmington, Conn.) both netted their first collegiate goals in today’s contest.

Heron senior goaltender Becky Josefiak (West Seneca East/West Seneca, N.Y.) recorded 10 saves in her fifth win Kevin Colton/Photographer of the year, while Vassar goalie Nicole Engelhardt second half. After winning four out of collected 22 stops. William Smith out 16 draw controls in the first period, shot its visitor 51-23.

Vassar came up with 10 of the 15 Senior Heron defender Torie draw controls in the second half. Allen (The Governor’s Academy/ This enabled the Brewers’ offense Dedham, Mass.) and Brewer Liz to net seven goals in the final 30 Pacheco each picked up a game-high minutes, including three straight six ground balls. from Morgan, Katama Martellucci, William Smith was back in and Byrne, which cut their deficit to action on Wednesday, when the six, 13-7, with 22:54 left on the clock.

Herons traveled to 14th-ranked The Herons did not allow Cortland for a non-league game at 4 their lead to dip lower than six p.m. goals, and consecutive tallies from

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To say that goalie Keith Longo enjoyed an exceptional career with the Hobart College hockey team is an understatement. The only Statesman to be named an All-American twice, he rewrote the college’s records book over the past four seasons, while leading the team to an unprecedented level of success.

“It’s tough to put into words,” Hobart Head Coach Mark Taylor said of his goalie’s worth to the Statesmen. “His value to the program is reflected in our record book. It’s his.”

The senior will skate one more

time representing Hobart, at the NCAA Frozen Four Skills Challenge in Washington, D.C., on April 10.

When he steps on the ice at the Verizon Center, Longo will do so as the NCAA Division III record holder for career save percentage. He is the only Division III student-athlete on the men’s roster for the Skills Challenge.

Over the past four seasons, Longo made a Hobart record 2,636 saves while allowing just 197 goals, a save percentage of .930. The previous NCAA Division III Men’s Ice Hockey standard of .928 was set by St. John’s (Minn.) Adam Hanna from 2004-06.

Longo also ranks in the top 25 in Division III history in career shutouts (4th, 8), career goals against average (9th, 2.30), career saves (14th), and career wins (22nd, 51).

The 2008-09 campaign was another banner season for Longo and the Statesmen. He broke his own record for consecutive shutout minutes. From midway through the first period of the Jan. 23 Lebanon Valley game through back-to-back shutouts of Utica to early in the second period of the Feb. 7 game at Elmira, Longo did not allow a single goal, a shutout streak of 190 minutes, 38 seconds. The streak is the sixth longest in Division III history.

Longo also became the first Statesman goalie to win at

Manhattanville (a 3-1 triumph in the ECAC West Semifinals), record a shutout in the NCAA Tournament (blanking Nichols 3-0 in the first round), win in overtime in the NCAA Tournament (a 2-1 decision at No. 4 Amherst), and start in the national semifinals twice.

A two-time All-ECAC West first team selection, Longo is the only Hobart goalie to make more than 800 saves in a season (876 in ’08-09), sports the four highest season save percentages, including his record .939 this season, boasts four of the five lowest goals against averages (with a record 2.08 this season), and is the only keeper to engineer three shutouts in a season (’05-06 and ’0809).

Longo won more games this season (18) than all but four of Hobart’s previous goalies recorded in their entire careers.

Longo and his six classmates led the Statesmen to a four-year record of 72-31-9. No graduating class has produced more wins or had a higher winning percentage (.683) in Hobart history. They made three trips to the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the semifinals in 2006 and 2009.

“What we’ve done over the past four years has a direct link to Keith’s performance,” Taylor said. “He’s a huge part of that success.”

#2 SU tops #17 Hobart 13 - 4 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The No. 2 Syracuse lacrosse team used a big second quarter to knock off No. 17 Hobart 13-4 in the Carrier Dome on March 24. The Orange broke open a 2-0 game with seven straight goals in the second quarter to claim the Kraus-Simmons Trophy.

Stephen Keough led Syracuse with four goals, while Kenny Nims added a game-high six points (2-4). Senior attackman Jeff Colburn scored twice for Hobart, while junior midfielders Tyler Cassell and Mike Suits accounted for the other two Statesmen goals.

Orange goalie John Galloway earned the win with eight saves, while junior Max Silberlicht turned back 15 shots for the Statesmen.

Hobart’s defense played well in the opening minutes of the game, keeping SU off the scoreboard for nearly 12 minutes. The Orange managed to break through for a pair of goals late in the frame to build momentum.

In the second quarter, the SU

attack forced the Hobart defense to overextend itself, using speed, spacing, and patience to lure the Statesmen to double the ball. When that happened, well timed cutters would flash to the middle of the field and take in-close shots that Silberlicht

of the cage with a blistering shot to make the halftime score 9-1.

The Statesmen scored twice to start the second half and close to within six. Colburn ran from behind the cage and dunked home the first from the edge of the crease. He also netted the second, again racing out from behind the goal, but launching a 12-yard shot this time for his 10th tally of the year.

SU squashed any hopes of a comeback with four straight goals, including two man-up, spanning the third and fourth quarters.

Suits, assisted by junior attackman Kevin Curtin, closed out the Kevin Colton/Photographer night’s scoring with a manhad little chance to stop. up goal at the 3:35 mark.

The Orange (6-1) put its depth Syracuse outshot Hobart on display. Seven different players 49-26 and converted 3-of-4 man-up scored the team’s first seven goals, opportunities, while limiting the with eight different Syracuse players Statesmen to 1-for-5 on the extraaccounting for the team’s nine goals man. in the opening 30.

Hobart returned home for a Hobart (5-2) finally got on the conference showdown with Fairfield board with 1:24 remaining in the first on March 28. Fairfield rallied to half. Cassell hit the lower right corner defeat the Statesmen 9-7.

The 12th-ranked Hobart and William Smith Colleges sailing team won the Arrigan Memorial Regatta over the weekend, besting the 10team field at Georgetown. The team also sailed to a third-place finish out of 18 at the Boston Dinghy Cup, and took sixth place out of 20 at the Owen Trophy Regatta at Merchant Marine.

HWS earned 115 points in 12 races to edge runner-up Washington (Md.) by one point at the Arrigan Memorial Regatta. Pictured above sophomore Sam Padnos (Forman School/Holland, Mich.) and first-year Aimee Kelleher (Tabor Academy/ Marion, Mass.) sailed the HWS A boat, posting a regatta-low 53 points by finishing six of the 12 races in the top-3. Guided by sophomores David Thompson (Mounds View/North Oaks, Minn.) and Holly Huffine (Prout School/Jamestown, R.I.), the HWS B boat placed fourth overall with 62 points, after placing in the top-5 in 10 races.

First-year Austen Anderson (St. Anthony’s/Northport, N.Y.) and junior Emily Pelo (Scituate/Scituate, Mass.) won the C division of the

Boston Dinghy Cup, totaling 105 points in 17 races. In the B division, juniors John Sampson (St. George’s School/Rumson, N.J.) and Meghan Jordan (Clarence/East Amherst, N.Y.) finished sixth, while seniors Austin Kana (Gunston School/Easton, Md.) and Kaitlyn Van Nostrand (Marine Academy/Allenwood, N.J.) took eighth in the A division. The group finished with an overall score of 384, 38 points behind first-place finisher Harvard.

At Merchant Marine, senior Josh Parks (Portsmouth Abbey School/Middletown, R.I.) and sophomore Hannah Littell (Old Lyme/Old Lyme, Conn.) finished third in the B division with 80 points.

Senior Rob Crane (Holderness School/Darien, Conn.) and sophomore Kelly Crane (Greenwich Academy/Darien, Conn.) took 10th in the A division (143 points).

The sailing team will be back on the water April 4-5, when it competes in the Southern New England Team Race at Connecticut College, and the Dellenbaugh Trophy Regatta at Brown University.

This Weekend’s Games Fri, April 3rd, 2009 William Smith Lacrosse at St. Lawrence

William Smith Lacrosse at Clarkson 2 p.m.

Sat, April 4th, 2009 Hobart Lacrosse at Penn State 1 p.m.

William Smith Golf at Vassar Invitational 11 a.m.

William Smith Tennis vs. RIT 1 p.m.

HWS Sailing at Dellenbaugh Women’s Trophy HWS Sailing at Southern New England Team Race

Current Team Records William Smith Lacrosse

Hobart Lacrosse

Overall: 5 - 0 Streak: 5 Wins

Overall: 5 - 4 Streak: 3 Losses

William Smith Tennis

Hobart Tennis

Overall: 4 - 2 Streak: 1 Loss

Overall: 2 - 9 Streak: 6 Losses