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Herald By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges
GENEVA, NY
FRIDAY, January 30, 2009
VOLUME CXXX ISSUE 19
Barack Obama Sworn in as Nation’s 44th President
HWS: Hot on the Market Admissions Reports Steady Increase in Applicants
By Andrew Donovan ’12 Herald Contributer
By Melissa Backus ’10 Herald Contributor College is an expensive investment, and Hobart and school guidance counselors from the area. The number William Smith Colleges are no exception. Tuition alone of applications from schools that participated in the has reached almost $38,000 and students who cannot conference is up 57 percent. HWS has also participated in afford this outright most turn to student loans. And those the Finger Lakes tours and summer receptions in order to can be hard to come promote interest in the by, especially during Colleges. Furthermore, the current economic Admissions has changed recession. Despite this its communication great financial burden, strategies designed students are still to engage prospective choosing the Colleges students. New for their undergraduate publications focus on the education. The total school’s message: worlds number of prospective of experience, lives of applicants is up 27 consequence. The Office percent just from of Communications was last year. John employed to redesign Young, Director of the academic Web sites Admissions, was in order to relay more pleased to announce information to interested vast increases, students as well as specifically in the increase navigational number of foreign and ease. So far, the Biology multicultural students. and Environmental Regionally, the office Studies departments has seen increases in have switched to the the number of students new layout, with the Art from New York and the and Media & Society Northeast, as well as departments to follow Photo courtesy of http://blog.filife.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/pile-of-papers.JPG states in the Mid and soon.The admissions Far West. Even with the process has also changed sudden influx of applications, the office hopes to maintain since we were admitted a few years ago. Test scores are no the size of the colleges by welcoming the class of 2013 with longer required, with 65 percent of admitted students still roughly 565 students. choosing to submit their SAT or ACT scores. Last year, the The Office of Admissions is finally seeing the pay-off of entire application could be submitted online, and this year a number of outreach programs implemented three years supplements are no longer being required. ago. Two summers ago, the Colleges hosted the New York ADMISSIONS continued on Page 2 State Counselors Conference in order to connect with high
Campus Renovations Put on Hold Due to Economy’s Instability It was another cold, gray mid-January weekend at preserving the legacy of the campus, and providing cuttingthe Colleges, when the HWS Board of Trustees gathered edge Information Technology services.” for their annual winter session. It is fair to assume that the The school is currently in the beginning phase of the economic struggles we are experiencing currently have performing arts initiative and trying to decide on an architect. had an impact on most people and institutions around Another $65 million will go towards endowment funds the country. Many have lost their jobs and/or significant which are used “to ensure scholarships and internships investments. for students, With the stock e n d o w e d market in professorships such dismal for faculty conditions, members, and to one wonders secure the future what significant of programs concerns the like global board has for the education” said future of Hobart Button. The and William remaining $30 Smith. million will go It is to The Fund impossible not for Hobart and to notice the William Smith, constr uction which consists present across of “unrestricted campus. The annual giving.” renovations at HWS students, the Scandling The finishing touches on the Scandling Center renovations is one of the projects that has faculty, staff, been temporarily halted Center’s café parents, alumnae, and post office have been the latest and most significant alumni and friends of the Colleges, and the Campaign alterations to HWS. However, it still has yet to be completed. Steering Committee will decide upon the priority of the Questions have surfaced in the recent months about how projects. the Colleges are going to continue to grow and improve The question still remains of how the Campaign their facilities when money becomes tight and families for the Colleges has been affected by the economic status begin having greater struggles when it comes to paying currently. Mr. Button was proud to state that HWS is doing tuition bills. very well and has received $146 million from gifts and In an interview conducted after the Trustee pledges making it extremely close it its goal of $160 million. meetings, the Senior Project Manager of the Buildings and He also extended his greatest appreciation to the “alumni, Grounds department, Christopher Button, explained that alumnae, faculty, staff, parents, students and friends – who the Colleges’ goal over the past seven years has been to have kept the Colleges a philanthropic priority during this raise $160 million to be used for a variety of projects. Mr. economic downturn.” Fundraising will continue specifically Button stated, “Sixty-five million dollars are for on-campus for the athletics project and performing arts initiative. improvements including a Performing Arts Center, the RENOVATIONS continued on Page 2 renovation of the Scandling Center and athletics facilities,
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comments as President of the United States in his inaugural address. Millions of people gathered on the Mall in Washington to hear the address and it is now being called the largest gathering in the city’s history. A tradition following the Inaugural Ceremony is the parade that goes down Pennsylvania Avenue. In a high-security operation, the President and his wife, Michelle, got out of the limousine and walked part of the parade route on two separate instances. Millions more gathered to watch the first family head to their new home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. OBAMA continued on Page 2
Aid In Times of Crisis
By Erin Meehan ’11 Herald Contributor
Campus Happenings
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Barack Obama is now the 44th President of the United States. On an Inauguration Day full of patriotism and unity, Obama was sworn-in on the steps of the U.S. Capital to take the reins of the one of the world’s most powerful positions. Becoming the first African American president in the United States, he will take hold of America at a time of economic crisis and in the middle of two wars. He officially became president at noon and was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. The Chief Justice decided not to use any notes and ended up messing up the wording of the oath of office. In a must smaller and private ceremony the next day, they re-administered the oath to be safe. Obama then made his first
The Colleges Work to Increase Monetary Aid to Students By Karissa Seeberger ’12 Arts and Entertainment Editor The poor economic climate is an more monetary aid. Beth Turner inescapable, reoccurring theme as of mentioned that, “Personally talking late. Due to the recession, students to the parents and students is my nationwide are seeking relief from favorite and, it is an amazing part of the strain of tuition. Although my job to help families and students college may be considered the most realize their Hobart and William important investment of life, it can Smith educational goals.” be very taxing to find a way to afford Students who are at their it. That is why many Hobart and wit’s end trying to formulate a plan William Smith students have sought to save money should access outside out more resources; there financial aid One-hundred and forty-two students are many Web this year. have requested more financial aid sites and boards One-hundred designed to and have been granted it and forty-two inform college students have students of their requested more financial aid and have economic options. Currently, more been granted it; an additional twenty- than 200 HWS students are receiving four are now receiving financial aid outside awards that accumulate to who previously were not. about $700,000. There are numerous “The word is out that if a outside scholarships that are just student is facing financial difficulties waiting to be taken advantage of. or their financial situation has Seek information as Beth Turner changed due to the economic said: “There is a lot of money out climate, their names are sent my there; go out there and find it.” way, and I am in contact with them,” As for incoming first years, reiterated Beth Turner, the Director there are no new financial strategies of Financial Aid. She reassuringly outlined yet, because it would mentioned that no one is on registry be dependent on whether or not hold as of now, meaning that all were our economy makes a comeback. able to continue their education at Admissions is completely inundated The Colleges, despite our country’s with applications as our colleges are financial crisis. Oftentimes, students particularly competitive regarding do not know the precise details of financial aid packages. On Feb. 15, their financial situation, which is why they will sit down and work out the students and parents are encouraged specifics of their financial plan for to contact the financial aid offices for next year’s students. a formal appeal if they are seeking
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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 Amy Nimon, Photography Editor Contributors Belinda Littlefield Karissa Seeberger Sarah Amundson James Landi Jennifer Hollander Tim Hollinger Amy Nimon Copy Editing Samantha Miller Distribution TJ Radzwich Karissa Seeberger
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Letter From the Editor On behalf of an enthusiastic editorial team and a fresh batch of motivated writers, I present the first issue of the newly renovated Herald. In my opinion it is the best that we have seen in quite some time. With a combination of veteran writers and contributors that were new to the team, we were able to pick up on some of the most important stories developing on campus. As you will also notice there are a number of new developments. With the help of James Landi we have added a “Green Zone” to bring you the most up-to-date information on the eco-friendly initiatives being pushed by the Task Force. We have reinstated the “Upcoming Events” section and encourage clubs to email and inform us of any events they wish to have advertised. We are proud to say that thanks largely to our incredibly dedicated Sports Editor, the Sports section is back to a full page. Our new campaign to expand advertising will continue to allow more local businesses to advertise with us so that students get a better taste of what is in the area. Also, there have been several layout design shifts which include, among other things, giving the Liz Blackwell column a facelift. So as you can see things are changing rapidly at The Herald and we have been listening to your feedback and incorporating it into the paper. For a while I accepted the reasons that a lot of people gave for not contributing. This paper fell into disrepair. It was abused and neglected and this campus became apathetic towards its existence. But The Herald has proven itself with this issue. An amazing group of people have come together to revive this newspaper and it demands the attention and involvement of this entire campus. I am so extremely proud and honored to have been a part of this transformation and it is my sincere hope that the students of these colleges stop waiting and start writing. A very special thanks to Robert Pool, without whom I could not have done much of anything. Shena Vagliano ‘09 Editor in Chief
Hobart Student Government Executive Board Election Results Ross Hicks, President John Monaghan, Vice President Andrew Dennis, Secretar y Brian Horn, Treasurer At the time The Herald went to press candidates had the option to appeal by Thursday, 2.29 9:00am.
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Being mindful of our green initiative, Admissions has also taken steps to become more eco-friendly. Applications are all electronic, course catalogues are no longer printed, and coffee mugs have replaced the paper cups offered to visitors in the kitchen. The Office has even implemented the Quick Address System (QAS), which was brought to their attention by Alex Coates ’05. The system crosschecks applicant addresses in order to reduce
the volume of mail that reaches the prospective students. So far, QAS has reduced the amount of returned mail by 80%, making our Admissions office much more efficient. All of these changes will hopefully attract hardworking students with a variety of talents to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. So while the DOW might continue to go down, applications are still going up.
Greek Rush activities begin Monday, Febuary 2nd at 7:00 pm with an informational meeting in the Vandervort Room on the second floor of the Scandling Center. To Rush you must be of at least sophomore status, in good social standing, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 For more information contact Kim Kochim in the Student Activities Office or email Teddy Tanzer at
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Attention Gentlemen of Hobart College!
By James Landi ’08 Herald Contributor The HWS Goes Green Program welcomes the RecycleMania is a great jump off point New Year with confidence from a successful Fall for thinking green (all the time) by helping HWS Semester and eager excitement at the Colleges’ WIN THE RECYCLEMANIA COMPETITION!!! environmental outlook for Spring 2009. The Colleges The RecycleMania Competition Officially starts have a variety of sustainability initiatives in the February 1st and ends March 28th. Over 400 works: RecycleMania, Energy Conservation, Waste Colleges and Universities compete in a variety of Reduction, A Climate Action Plan, and much, much categories. The primary categories measure waste more!! Our momentum in the arena of sustainability reduction (the College or University with the least is strong, but an even higher level of sustainability amount of total waste per person) and recycling is achievable through consistent participation by rates (the College or University recycling the the HWS Community. highest percent of their total waste). Help HWS win RecycleMania by recycling the following items in one bin:
INAUGURATION continued from Page 1 Running long into the night are the Inaugural Balls that the President and his wife attend. Ten was the number of events in which the couple had to make an appearance at, dancing to “At Last” at each one. In a week of firsts for this administration, Hillary Clinton was confirmed and sworn in as the
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nation’s Secretary of State. As late as Monday, Timothy Geithner was also confirmed and sworn-in as the Treasury Secretary. President Obama also has officially started the closing of the prison at Guantanamo Bay for its reputation of torture and is working hard on an expensive economic stimulus plan.
RENOVATIONS continued from Page 1 Despite the Colleges’ amazing achievements and optimistic outlook for the future, all projects remain on hold. Mr. Button stated that “given the uncertainties that exist regarding the extent of this economic downturn, it is prudent to pause and ensure that funding commitments are
more extensive before construction begins.” The recommendation to halt construction was made by the President and unanimously supported by the HWS Board of Trustees. Most would find this to be a practical and positive decision at this time.
The Climate Task Force looks forward to contributing to the Herald’s HWS Goes Green Column, and is truly excited to work with the HWS community to reduce the Colleges impact on the environment!!
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A Spirited Review The Original Drink of the Week Since 2006
Bailey’s Blizzard This is a perfect drink for those out there who simply love milkshakes. A love of Bailey’s might not hurt either. Also, the better the ice cream you use for this recipe, the better it will taste.
Ingredients: 3 oz Bailey’s Irish cream 2 1/2 scoops chocolate ice cream 1 splash milk or cream
Combine the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth and creamy. You can always substitute vanilla ice cream or another flavor you like. Serve in a frosted mug with a spoon or straw.
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 Taking a Moment to Remember Exhibit Reminds HWS of the Consequences of Drunk Driving By Sarah Amundson ’11 Herald Contributor On Jan. 22, “Friends: One Day. One Wrong Turn,” opened in Hirshson Ballroom. This walk-through memorial exhibit honors four students who died in a car crash in November 2000. The crash was a result of drinking and driving. Two of the teens killed in the accident were William Smith first-year students, Emily Collins and Rachel Nargiso. The girls were visiting childhood friend and fellow Norwich High School Class of 2000 graduate, Katie Almeter at Colgate University in Hamilton, N. Y. The exhibit depicts the lives of the victims through the moments that lead to the crash. The four girls were walking back to campus after a night out, and signaled to a passing car to ask for a ride. The three male riders were eager to assist, and in less than a minute after getting into the car, three of the girls and one of the boys, Kevin King, were killed. The car was travelling at an estimated 40 mph. Robert Koester, a former Colgate student and the driver of the car, pleaded guilty in August 2001 to four counts of second-degree vehicular manslaughter and third-degree assault. Koester received the maximum sentence of 1 1/3 to four years in state prison. Also with the girls that night was Emily Collins’ roommate, Ashley Starkey 04’. Ashley had the terrifying task of identifying her friends’ bodies at the Syracuse morgue that night. The Friends Exhibit was created in 2003, but this is the first time it has ever been on the Hobart and William Smith campus. The exhibit is curated by Dr. Denis Foley, and is sponsored by the Lewis Henry Morgan Institute at SUNYIT in Utica, N.Y. “Friends” travels to colleges and universities throughout New York State, in hopes of raising awareness about the consequences of drinking and driving. HWS student Cathleen Zupan was a strong advocate in bringing this exhibit to the Colleges. “Since I turned 21, I didn’t want an incident to occur on this campus.” Zupan stated. “It’s a good way to show the consequences.” The exhibit is almost overwhelming with a number of personal items and pictures of the victims, as well as interviews from family and friends. One particularly
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moving artifact was a picture Rachel Nargiso, drew based on a Donna Day photograph. It was a picture of the three friends as old friends. A number of Rachel’s pieces are shown in the exhibit, and it is sad to know she never had the opportunity to pursue her art at the Colleges. Among other artifacts are pictures of the girls together, toys, and even a prom dress. While the exhibit seems frightening because of its unnerving reality, those involved constantly reassure that it is not meant as a scare tactic, but as a tool to prevent future loss as the result of drunk driving. The exhibit hops to promote awareness about the subject of drinking and driving, to offer an educational curriculum to prevent tragedies of this magnitude in the future, and to examine and reform institutions’ current policies towards drinking and driving. Dr. Foley says that the exhibit shows the “reality of drinking to get drunk.” Towards the end of the exhibit there is a tragic timeline, which chronicles the events Amy Nimon/Photography Editor of the evening that led to the fatal crash. It resonates how easily this tragedy could have been prevented. The exhibit will be shown in Hirshson Ballroom until February 27. The exhibit is showing concurrently at Hamilton College’s Wellness Center until March 1. Although this is the first time HWS has received the exhibit, much has been done to commemorate the girls’ regrettably short time at the Colleges. In 2001, a bench facing Hirshson, where both students lived during their HWS careers, was erected in honor of the girls. The families of both girls established a memorial scholarship fund in 2002, and in 2006, Ruth and Sheldon Goldstein renovated the Goldstein Family Carriage House in honor of their granddaughters, Rachel ‘04 and Sarah ‘07 Nargiso. It is also the wish of Rita Ashton, Rachel’s mother, that the exhibit will gain national recognition in order to relay to students across the country the dangerous results of drinking and driving. For more information about the exhibit: https:// people.sunyit.edu/~lhmi/Friends/
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William Smith Congress Updates By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Herald Contributor On Tuesday, Jan. 27, William Smith Congress (WSC) held its first meeting of the semester with the newly elected members of the Executive Board. Both Hobart Student Government (HSG) and William Smith Congress (WSC) changed the e-board terms to run on a calendar year instead of an academic year. William Smith Congress’s newly elected e-board consists of Becky Perkins (President), Colleen O’Hara (Vice President), Jessica Greger (Secretary) and Amanda “Mamme” Daley (Treasurer). All four have previously made an impact on WSC. Becky was formerly the vice president; now, as president she would like to lead Congress by helping to increase transparency of the WSC and implementing a BAC review committee. Colleen, the new Executive Board’s vice president, is the First Year class president and is developing an incredible music project, which will be discussed later in the article. Jessica Greger filled in for WSC at the last second as secretary when her predecessor fell extremely ill; she helped to organize what the previous secretary was unable to finish. Amanda “Mamme” Daley was on the BAC for the fall semester and has experience with many clubs, making her qualified to lead the BAC
and work as treasurer for WSC. For the Spring ’09 semester, WSC would like to revive the Constitution Review Committee, which would oversee Congress’s current Constitution and update it where necessary. The BAC review Committee will serve to act as a connector between students and the BAC. It would learn what the current policies are and how they can be better changed to suit, or better explained, to the students. This is also a part of increasing transparency in William Smith Congress. The final discussion was on Colleen’s (and Will Gore’s) concert project. They wish to bring a mainstream artist (such as Akon, T-Bone or Ludacris) to Geneva to perform for the students. The price is steep: $80,000, but we have been assured that such a concert is indeed possible. As the only possible location for the concert right now is Smith Opera House, which is only able to seat 1,400 students, Colleen and Will are seeking to find ways not only to pay for the concert but to find a more spacious location. If you have any suggestions for locations, fundraising or perhaps band suggestion (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rihanna were also top choices but unavailable) please e-mail Colleen or Will. Overall, William Smith Congress has a great deal of potential this semester and I look forward to what they will do.
William Smith Executive Board Election Results Rebecca (Becky) Perkins, President Colleen O’Hara, Vice President Jessica (Jess) Greger, Secretar y Amanda (Mamme) Daley, Treasurer
Have You Ever Wondered Where That Student Activities Fee Goes? By Amy Nimon ’11 Photography Editor As you’ve probably noticed on your tuition bill, each semester students are charged a Student Activities Fee. They are called student tax dollars; however, these are not the kind of taxes collected by the government. Every semester, each student pays a fee of $133, meaning a total of $266 per student, per year. Now do not get upset, you may find this to be perfectly acceptable once you learn where this money is allocated. Several groups receive a portion of the expenses we bear. From the $266, the BAC (Budget Allocation Committee) receives $50 per semester, per student. Four Hobart students and four William Smith students are on the Budget Allocation Committee to represent a student voice in what happens to that money. The majority of groups and clubs on campus receive money from the BAC to help fund their events. When the BAC underspends, for example, they give a club a certain amount of money and the club does not use all of it, that remaining money is transferred to an “excess” account. Senior Week receives $9 per semester, per student to help fund the activities that take place that week and the Campus Activities
Board receives $23 per student, per semester. The Hobart Student Government and William Smith Congress each get $5.50 per student, per semester. Keep in mind this means one student government may get more than the other, depending on whether there are more Hobart students, or more William Smith students. WEOS receives $8.50 per student, per semester. The Shuttle service receives $5.50 cents per student, per semester. The Hobart Dean’s Office and the William Smith Dean’s Office each receive $20.50 per student, per semester. This money is spent on, for example, Orientation dinner and various education programs, among other things. The Hobart class president and the William Smith class president for each class receive $1 per student per semester. Keep in mind that all of this money comes from the $133 each Hobart and William Smith student pays each semester. All events that receive funding from these student tax dollars are open to all Hobart and William Smith students. Every student has the opportunity to take advantage of the money they have to spend.
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WEOS DJ Profile: Genoa Boswell I do a show on WHWS on Wednesdays from 10 to 11. It’s called The Delicatessen with Genoa Salami and Daytime Dave. We play a range of rock, from classic like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and the Beatles and connect them (kind of) to more modern stuff like Sufjan Stevens, The Shins, Beck, Wilco, Radiohead, and The Black Keys. Though sometimes we just grab new stuff off the new music shelf that looks interesting and hope it works out for the best. Favorite moment on the air: either anytime this guy, Keith, from Ithaca calls (he’s crazy and hilariously awesome) or this one time a bunch of kids called and told me they were doing a drinking game to my show and that we should try working in the words Prince Charming and Banana in as much as possible. I guess my all-time favorite band would have to be the Beatles. Though Bob Dylan comes in a close second. otherwise my favorite tends to change from week to week, like I’ve been listening to The
Dandy Warhols a lot this week, and last week it was Architecture in Helsinki, and next week will probably be Franz Ferdinand, because of their new album that I just got a hold of. Listening to right now: “Night Vision Binoculars” by Passenger
Students Selected to Ser ve on Local Outreach Programs By Sarah Amundson ’11 Herald Contributor Five William Smith students were recently selected to serve on local community outreach programs’ executive boards as voting members. The students are sophomores Martha Beltz (Boys and Girls Club), Amanda Hawley (Booster Club), Ryan Kincaid (Success for Geneva’s Children) and Molly DiStefano (Family Counseling). Senior Lauren Samuelson was appointed to the board of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce. These appointments offer the Colleges new ways to be involved with the community and to have a positive impact on Geneva, as well as allowing HWS students to gain an understanding for how these boards are run. The appointments were part of an initiative of the College’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) as part of its Compass Program, a four-year effort designed to help students become engaged citizens. Ryan Kincaid, who is a product of Geneva High School herself, was particularly interested in Success for Geneva’s Children because, since she plans to one day teach and coach in Geneva, she has “a vested interest in this area’s kids and the programs in place to help them succeed and have a good life.” Ryan describes Success for G e n e v a ’ s Children as, “community members who have some impact on the lives and schooling of the city’s students. There are people who indirectly impact them through working at, let’s say, a bank, the electric company, day care, or some other organization that is involved in giving loans or food stamps and affecting the well-being of the family or its ability to ‘get by’. Additionally, there are religious leaders as well as parents and people who work in the schools”. Though she has only been to a few meetings, the other board members have been helpful, and she has really enjoyed her experience thus far.
The William Smith student appointed to the Boys and Girls Club position, Martha Beltz, has been working with the organization since last year. It was her experience that inspired her to apply for this position. She says, “I loved seeing the kids every week and seeing them grow; however, I was also very interested in what happens behind
the scenes because it’s obvious even from volunteering that there are a lot of people and a lot of effort that go into making the boys and girls club run.” Another reason she was specifically attracted to the Boys and Girls Club is that it is not only a local organization, but a national one as well, she says, “I was interested learn about the issues that come up in a non-profit behind the scenes and how to make it a more successful organization and how we have to work with national guidelines and also specifically focus on issues in this specialized area.” The committees meet about once a month after which the students return reflection pieces about their experience during the meeting. So far the girls have nothing but praise for the other board members, as Ryan Kincaid said of the members of Success for Geneva’s Children, “it is a phenomenal group of people; they were quick to include me and offered to answer any questions I might have.” Martha Beltz of Boys and Girls Club is also extremely enthusiastic and eager to learn from “the very talented people on the board.” All the girls are very excited about this opportunity to become more actively engaged in Geneva’s community. They shared similar sentiments about their experiences and what they hope their involvement will produce, as Ryan Kincaid said, “I am excited to meet more people with whom I can initiate positive changes and help the students as best I can.” As far as improving both our collegiate community and our greater community, Beltz says of this program, “It seems like it’s a great place to start.”
Education Through Ser vice Professors Author New Book on Service Learning
By Bevin O’Conner ’12 Herald Contributor “Agents of Change” – this was also “deepen one’s understanding of the slogan spread across the bright the economy” through combining green shirt I received as a freshman theory with practice. at orientation. Although these words Although both Kathleen Flowers, may have seemed like a slightly co-author of the chapter “America cheesy attempt to “pump up” all of the Reads as Service-Learning: A nervously shuffling freshman for the Stereophonic Report” and Jo Beth hours of community service we would Mertens, author of the book’s chapter undergo during orientation, and to titled “Incorporating Service-Learning prepare us for the environmentally in Quantitative Methods Economics friendly products bestowed on us Courses” admit that every class and the shock of eating from a plate may not be completely compatible made of corn, what I have come to with the practice of service learning, realize is that this simple catch phrase the concept can be implemented in represents a much deeper concept subjects far beyond those which one that runs through the very foundation might initially think of as prime areas of what HWS, as a leading liberal to incorporate community service into arts school, stands for. HWS not the curriculum. The book explains only emphasizes the importance of how a subject such as philosophy can giving back explore the to one’s advantages community, of Servicebut further Learning by the fuses the examination theories of morality vs. and ideas self-interest explored by t h r o u g h a liberal arts community education s e r v i c e with the – although a c t u a l this subject experience is not one of entering society and implementing that initially comes to mind when those ideas, with the goal of deepening considering community service in a understanding while giving back. curriculum. This concept of combining ideals Taking what is done in the with practice is known as “Service- classroom and combining it with Learning,” and it is this subject that community service in order to the book “Service-Learning and the contribute to society and deepen ones Liberal Arts: How and Why It Works” own understanding of a subject sounds explores. like the perfect symbiotic relationship Although the primary author between education and experience. of the book was Craig A. Rimmerman, So why don’t more students know it has been worked on piece-by-piece about or participate in it? Many by numerous members of the HWS HWS students are unfortunately faculty who realize the importance and unaware of the possibilities for benefits of service learning. The book deepening ones knowledge set forth not only outlines the concept of Service- by Service-Learning, and just how Learning and how to implement it, much their school is in the forefront but also delves into the results and of this experiential means of learning. advantages of using service learning According to Kathleen Flowers to deepen one’s understanding and and Rimmerman’s book, HWS has interest in a subject. Ave Bauder, been “actively involved with serviceauthor of the book’s chapter “HWS learning since the 1980s, which means Responds: A Case Study of How the for the past three decades HWS Civic Engagement Office and Co- students have been involved with this curricular Service-Learning Can important pedagogy”. This is one of Enhance the Liberal Arts”, explains the goals of the book – to alert not the overall goal of Service-Learning only students but also other faculty as “Taking what you’re learning in the members of the benefits of Serviceclass room and hopefully applying it to Learning and how to use this system serve the common good”. of teaching effectively. One of the central goals of a liberal Even if you are not in a class that arts college such as HWS is to educate takes advantage of Service-Learning, students in a variety of different areas, this does not mean the concept of while simultaneously teaching them the book “Service-Learning and the how to use their theoretical knowledge Liberal Arts: How and Why It Works” to better themselves and their world, will be lost on you. There are many or in the words of Ave Bauder, to teach different ways to use the information students to be “engaged citizens”. given in the book, which is now It is one thing to read about the available in the student store, so that different aspects that can affect the you, too, can get involved in giving economy, and quite another thing to back and learning from it. Go to the experience the result of economic Center for Community Engagement hardships on a community first hand. and Service Learning and apply for When the experience is combined a spot in a program such as America with the classroom, all of a sudden, Reads or JumpStart. It’s not enough facts about economic policy seem to simply sport your shockingly green much more relevant. This point was orientation shirt without knowing how emphasized by President Gearan, who and why it represents the ideals your explained to me how volunteering at school stands for; use the theoretical the community lunch program with ideals a liberal arts college gives you the viewpoints of an economics class to get involved, deepen your learning, in mind, can not only increase a give back, and become an “Agent of student’s interest in the subject but Change.”
President Obama’s inaugural address snapped by Alex Haack who attended the ceremony in Washington D.C.
THE HERALD, FRIDAY, january 30, 2009
Opinions Action Needed on BAC By Tim Hollinger ’11 Opinions Editor It’s easy to forget how lucky we are to be in college. unreadable proposal. A clear-cut appeals process is needed Not only are we given the opportunity to learn, but we are so that re-allocation isn’t a free-for-all. also graced with endless possibility. It’s assisted living for Every year there are clubs that are over funded and budding adults. We are just as free to sit around our dorm don’t spend all their money. This is extremely disturbing rooms eating Oreos as we are to join a club and get involved considering how many clubs are underfunded. At the in a way that will make a difference. We are a small society same time, many clubs spend well over their allocation, with our own governments, sports teams, newspapers, because their leadership is graduating and won’t see the and even a hired security force. Unfortunately, like all repercussions; they don’t understand how to balance their communities, we have our problems. budget, or they simply don’t care. Currently, such clubs In the early weeks of last semester I found myself are bailed out-- often to the behest of student government wandering amongst what seemed like hundreds of tables participants, or left to languish. The BAC almost always overflowing with colorful posters, chipper students, drastically cuts their funding as a reprimand. The money and email sign-up lists. It was Club Fair. A few hours of that clubs don’t spend is swept into the mysterious wandering from table to table and speaking to enthusiastic overflow fund, which is used with permission of the students painted a picture of a thriving club scene on HWS; student government presidents in emergencies and kept it also led to many unwanted e-mails. safety-net for the governments. Clubs should be allowed as a Clubs With ninety-three official clubs and should be allowed to make organizations (according to HWS. to make mistakes; after all, mistakes; after all, college is about edu) there should be something for college is about learning. learning. However, oversight and everyone. However, new clubs are education need to be implemented constantly applying to the student However, oversight and to stopper the misuse of funds. governments to be granted official education need to be Treasurers need to be taught how to club status. funds in order and a government implemented to stopper keep The governments are so forgiving panel or position should be created to the misuse of funds. to new clubs that quorum members act as a watch dog and work to end often joke about voting at all. In recent flagrant spending, or lack of spending. years the few clubs that failed to initially pass through the The BAC is already working to keep clubs in line; however, governments were later admitted with tweaked proposals. it isn’t mandated in the constitutions. When considering a club vote many quorum members are Many have raised the issue that there are too many eager to support enthusiastic students and hold the belief clubs on campus. Several clubs overlap and many have that clubs will benefit our community. While this idealism only a few members. It would solve many of the current is held in good faith, it is leading to funding issues that have problems if the student government treasurers culled the made the job of the Budget Allocation Committee (BAC) unproductive clubs and promoted fewer more successful members a huge feat. clubs; however, this would place far too much power in While the number of clubs continues to climb, the the hands of the governments. Revoking the club status amount of money made available for funding the clubs has of fledgling clubs would also be unfair to the members of remained, for the most part, stagnant. There is not enough those clubs. Many of the strongest clubs on campus were money for BAC members to allocate the full requests of all once weak. the clubs. BAC members, who are volunteering their time, The money the BAC uses to fund clubs comes out of are forced to wade through budgets, often line by line, to the student activities fee. The funding is pooled and then try and find ways to cut a clubs costs. This shouldn’t have split between several departments and offices on campus. to happen. While, it is unrealistic to give clubs unfettered Other then the BAC, benefactors of the fee includes amounts of funding, clubs should get the money they Res Ed, the Deans’ office and WEOS. In the past, the need to operate. It’s staggering how many clubs work to governments have met resistance trying to unravel where raise awareness of important issues, provide an outlet to all the money from our student activity fee goes and why. students, and reach out to the community. An investigation needs to be opened to shed light on this With the governments’ constitutions offering different issue. The governments should work to see if the BAC can guidelines on how BAC funding should happen, BAC get more money from the activity fee, without damaging members have been left fighting over what the rules are the fee’s other benefactors. and scrambling to adhere to them and create an array of With the impromptu and under-publicized change in guidelines in the hope that funding can be made more student governments, now is a great time to start working straightforward. Amendments need to be made in both to fix club funding. However, it is absolutely crucial that student constitutions to create a guide for club treasurers people get involved. There are a handful of students and BAC members to follow while reviewing clubs. There making the decisions that shape large aspects of student should be a mandatory workshop for treasurers to show life. Anyone can attend a student government meeting, them what the BAC needs and help them avoid financial write an article, join a club, start a club or have a say. This snafus. There should be a common funding request form is our community, and we owe it to ourselves to make it as that all club treasurers are required to use when requesting strong as we can. funding so that clubs aren’t getting slighted because of an
“Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.” President Obama addressing the world in his first speech as president of the United States of America.
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“This isn’t the way any of us wanted it to be….I’m doing everything I can to make it work.” In an impromptu meeting with Herald staff members Ross Hicks spoke to the lack of involvement and confusion surrounding the in the latest Student Government elections.
Herald Classic By Henry McBride Former Herald Contributer
First Published October 18, 1870 Vol.1 issue 6 The cry of the printer’s devil comes shrilly up for “copy!” and the editor, having already racked his brain to the utmost, (as he thought) sits down to grind out something more. As he sits there biting the top of his pen holder as if in the senseless wood lay brilliant thoughts which his teeth could bring out, ---and nothing varies the staring whiteness of the paper before him except the dancing phantasm of the shrill “copy;” in despair he shakes his fist at the paper whose only offending desk why he was ever born. He will make one more attempt to have the work done. Who should be more able and ready to help in the hour of need than one of the pillars of the college, a member of the Senior class? He is asked to furnish something, ---“just a few lines.” It cannot be done. Much as the grave and reverend Senior would like to oblige the editor, he positively has not time. His Astronomy takes so much time that he is accustomed to wish that there were forty-eight hours in a day so that he would have only one lesson to learn instead of two. A junior is next approached. Sorry, but can’t find the time. Takes so long to learn his Physics. Almost in despair the editor button-holes a Soph. of imperious manner. With wonder and delight he hears that the gentleman will try and “cook something up after he learns his Trig.” Thus encouraged, our editor tries a Freshman. However, it is not at all probable that he will have any leisure to write in the intervals between his study of the Greek Language and Literature. Mistaken again; the Freshman will go to his room after dinner and write something. Weary with his importunities, the editor returns to his sanctum, regretting the severity of a curriculum which leaves so little leisure to the students, and he wonders whether it can be possible that he is slighting his own class-work for his interest in The HERALD. During the afternoon he has occasion to pass through the Campus. As he leaves the College, whom should he encounter upon the steps but the Senior whose Astronomy lay so heavy upon his heart, calmly smoking his pipe and looking out upon the lake with a far-away look in his dreamy eyes and a general languor apparent in his form. Our editor turns a corner of the building and enters the Campus. A base-ball game is in progress, and in the margin of the grounds sit’s a gay and festive Junior, carefully holding a dainty parasol between the sun and some fair ladies, whose bright eyes and winning tones have banished every thought of Physics from that Junior’s mind. Close beside the scorer’s table, at full length upon the ground, with a cigar between his lips lies the Soph. whose Trig. Was so sore a burden. But this is only in the path of his duty: ---he
is surveying the “diamond.” But where is the patient, plodding Freshman? Just where he promised to be, and the hardest workingman in College is the only one who “finds time” to write something for The HERALD. Besides all this, as if “adding insult to injury,” the men who have refused or neglected to do the work requested, are, upon the appearance of the paper, the very ones to find the most fault, and to complain loudly “that it is not worth a cent; there is neither labor nor brains spent upon it.” Now, boys, “these things ought not so to be.” Let us all make an honest effort to change them. There will be a box hung near the bulletin board in Trinity Hall for purpose of receiving any item or article for The HERALD [the box has since been removed]. The real name of the author need not be given, though it is requested; the Editors, however, reserve the right to reject any unsigned communication, should it seem necessary. A College of sixty men ought to contribute to their paper so much material in the way of communications, expressions of opinion, and purely literary articles, that many of them would of necessity be excluded for the want of space. In such a case it would be a real honor to write an article for the paper, as that article would have to be superior to many others. The HERALD was started, and the subscriptions obtained on the ground that it was to be, in the best sense of the term, a college affair. No one, in college or out, cares to pay two dollars for the privilege (?) of reading a paper monopolized by six men, even if those six were the ablest writers in college. Let The HERALD receive some systematic attention from every student. Let each man take a little of his valuable time, once a month, to furnish a communication on some matter of College politics or general College interest; some literary article or criticism; a short poem, or, what is very dear to the editorial heart, a paragraph, a personal, or a “squib.” Our College work does not take all our time. There is plenty left in which to do ten times as much writing as is requested. Let us do a fair share of work for The HERALD, and make it as interesting and as spicy as we can; thereby increasing our own enjoyment of it, and furthering in no mean degree, by means of the paper, the best interests of our Alma Mater. There are many men in College, particularly member of ‘83, who have as yet paid no subscription to The HERALD. The expenses connected with the paper are heavy, and they cannot be met without hearty and unanimous aid from the Students. As soon as they cease to subscribe and pay their subscriptions, just so soon The HERALD enterprise must be given up. We hope the delinquents will hand in their names and their money to our Business Editor at an early day.
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Arts and Entertainment Ro Lohin Displays Work in Houghton
Gran Torino: A Must See
By Nina Dotti ’12 Herald Contributor
By Ethan Guralnick ’11 Herald Contributer
The first exhibit of the semester is currently on display at the Houghton House Gallery featuring artist Ro Lohin’s most recent work on abstract water color paintings of nature. Unlike elaborate Chinese or Japanese water color paintings, abstract water colors often convey a chaotic childlike quality. Pablo Picasso said, “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” This uncontrolled childlike nature of abstract artwork appears to be what Lohin is trying to achieve. The inspiration for Lohin’s art came from her love of nature and the outdoors. She did most of the paintings while on top of her home in Yucatan, Mexico, a place that looks down at the lush jungle during the day and, at night, allows an uninhibited view of the stars. The colorful jungle scenery is the subject of most of her paintings. Lohin articulated that painting is a spiritual experience for her. While talking with Lohin she shared that she loves to go up on the roof of her house in Yucatan, let her mind clear,
and paint with the flow of the moment. Many artists talk about finding a similar state of “flow” while working. Lohin was able to talk very passionately about the art process but what is Lohin trying to portray to the audience with her paintings?
Amy Nimon/Photography Editor
There appears to be no underlying statement or message, but art does not always have one. Is her art trying to be aesthetically pleasing and pretty? Perhaps, but like most abstract art, beauty does not seem to be the goal. There is something else that her work is trying to achieve, something
which many abstract artist embrace: a freedom to let go of confining precision and detail. If you look at the progression of her work there is a vast difference from where she started this collection, around two years ago, and her more recent pieces. At first her paintings were small, struggling with the details of the landscape and muted in color— she said she was being cautious. Lohin’s later work had vibrant colors, ornate abstract shapes, and varying texture qualities. These paintings show a change from structure and detail oriented technique to a bold, free and risk-taking style. Lohin embraces the freedom of the abstract style. She described connecting with what she saw in nature as, “finding the rhythms in space”. Her artwork stems from a peaceful mindset; she paints what she sees and experiences in the moment. We are always being taught to analyze and think critically. Although this is important, Lohin uses her art to let go of the hyper-analytical mindset that shapes daily thoughts and actions.
If a movie was ever to sum up most to make it work as his character is of the characters Clint Eastwood has so ridiculous with his racist slurs played over the years, Walt Kolowski and hardass attitude that it becomes would be it. Imagine Dirty Harry entertaining to watch. The plot may retired, and you would get Gran sound boring but who doesn’t love to Torino. In what is possibly the last watch Eastwood be a badass beating role of his life, the crap out of Eastwood plays gang members, the racist hardass threatening to Kolowski. A blow off their Korean War heads? This is a veteran whose movie that could wife has just have been boring passed, Kolowski and another Oscar lives alone, bait film, but it’s filled with anger truly Eastwood’s and hate. His performance that children try to carries the film. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm970754560/tt1205489 take advantage U n f o r t u n a t e l y, of his old age, attempting to convince the supporting actors are quite him to move into a nursing home but weak, with poor delivery. The worst he is too stubborn to listen to anything is probably the priest that keeps they say. bothering Kolowski because he Next door to Kolowski is a promised his wife he would watch Hmong family, who he can’t stand him after she passed. The actor is due to his racist attitude. When the almost cringeworthy. son of the family (Thao) starts to The weakest part of the movie become involved with a local Hmong though might be the ending. While gang against his will, Kolowski it is a bit emotionally moving, the becomes involved with the family as movie definitely felt like it was he defends Thao. Thao and Kolowski building up to a big climax, but ops first meet when the boy tries to steal out for the tearjerker instead. I love Kolowskis’ 1972 Gran Torino as part Clint Eastwood, and if this is the last of a gang initiation. Later, the family film he will ever star in, then it was forces Thao to work for Kolowski as a good way to go out. A character a punishment. The bond Kolowski that represents the badass we all love builds with the Hmong family is couldn’t have been better. A good stronger than the one he has with his performance with a good story but own family as he becomes a father weak supporting actors makes for a figure for Thao. 7.5/10. Don’t let the rating stop you While the plot of Gran Torino from seeing this film, as Eastwood’s may sound cliché, Eastwood is able performance is a must see.
30 Rock-ing Thursday Nights By Caley Goldblatt ’12 Herald Contributer
Amy Nimon/Photography Editor
Hieroglyphics painted by the First Year Seminar “Egyptian Burial” which was taught by Professor Jones in the Fall semester. Located in the basement of Houghton House.
“Dream That the World Will Know Your Name...” By Nick Petros ’09 Herald Contributer Make a mix for your next road trip home, and you’ll “Twilight” takes the album in a different direction. While find yourself scrolling through the thousands of songs maintaining an energetic, rhythmic background, this song you’ve downloaded over the past few years, remembering is rock the way U2 should have done it. Not to denounce how much you liked a few of them ‘back in the day.’ I say a pop-giant, but this is better. Nothing is repetitive, each that like we are old already, which is certainly not true. hook is extended just long enough, and the originality My point is, some does not extend into the songs get old really unfamiliar. quickly. Like from However, the album Britney Spears’ new is not all ‘slaphappy.’ album, “Womanizer” got “Secret Life” stops the old before the second tapping feet and suggests chorus came around. swaying shoulders, Maybe that’s a little “Long Way with a Broken extreme. But some Light” is a mood setter, songs are better without with almost a ’90s-esque lyrics, if you know what tension, and finally “Day I mean. What happened of Rain” concludes the to timeless music? album with a farewell When did pop become rock ballad. disposable? It didn’t, This band is all about Thriving Ivory just hadn’t the music. The lyrics been signed yet. are designed to hit each From the first line of individual in a different “Angel’s on the Moon” way. Nevertheless, to the closing verse of one thing is certain. It http://www.vh1.com/photos/gallery/?fid=1895750&dyn=artist&pid=3004827 “Day of Rain,” Thriving is impossible to listen Ivory’s self-titled album keeps you listening. Clayton to “Hey Lady,” “Angels on the Moon,” or “Light Up James’ distinct voice is captivating and encourages the Mississippi” without trying to sing along. The album’s listener to sing along. Truly, pop-rock never sounded so only major shortcoming is Clayton James’ voice. Listeners good. While, after first listen, the true gender of the singer will find it difficult to be serenaded by what sounds like becomes questionable, the melody that each song is built someone else’s grandmother. around has already convinced the listener to proceed to Jason’s piano is perfect. Drew Cribley’s guitar brings the next track. Trust me, it’s worth it. the band an old-fashioned talent. His guitar doesn’t power Enough sophistication, this is a CD after all. What you the rhythm section; it accentuates melodies and broadens need to know is that Thriving Ivory is a group based out of their sound. Drummer Paul Niedermier is pure genius. New York City that recently landed its first major record He finds and emphasizes the energy in each song. deal. While you may not have heard them on the radio yet, This is where Thriving Ivory stands out. Arcade it is certain that you will. Fire has certainly mastered the creation of high-energy Songwriter Scott Jason, on piano, has an ear for emotion. tracks, U2 has found a way to make the simple stick (in “Hey Lady” is the best example of his conversion of feeling an inevitably, annoying way) and The Last Goodnight has into sound. It is an old-fashioned, sing-along rock-ballad. made pop-rock move. Thriving Ivory does all of this at the More simply, you can’t listen without nodding your head same time. This album does not get old fast. Instead, it sits or tapping your foot. That is, of course, after you’ve gotten in your playlist daring you to play it again. Have a listen, past James’ voice. “Light up Mississippi” fuses the best of and don’t be surprised when twelve songs don’t seem to ’80’s and ’90’s rock, done in modern, piano-groove voice. be enough.
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Now that the holidays are over, television shows are returning to primetime. Though some of the shows currently on television should take a permanent hiatus, 30 Rock is one show whose return you can celebrate because, to put it simply, it will make you laugh. 30 Rock takes place behind the scenes of a comedy sketch show called “The Girlie Show,” for which Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) is the head writer. Liz is constantly solving the impossible problems that seem to pop up wherever she goes. The source of many of these insane predicaments comes from the temperamental stars of the show Jenna (Jane Krakowski), and Tracy (Tracy Morgan). Jenna is a prima donna who spends as much time in the mirror as she does on stage, while Tracy is a loose cannon that is always surrounded by his posse. Liz also has to put up with the crazy antics of the kooky writing staff, and especially her egotistical boss, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin). The staff is always causing trouble around the set, playing tricks and hardly ever getting work done. Liz has to harness all this craziness while trying to mediate her own, somewhat pathetic, social life. Since all of her energy is put toward “The Girlie Show”, Jack loves to point out her social shortcomings, like wearing swimsuits under her clothes instead of doing laundry, or eating a fiftydollar steak in less than a minute. 30 Rock is a smart comedy that moves fast. The characters are constantly making pop culture and political references that has an “it’s funny because it’s true” type of style that is so refreshing to see. The show gets most of its laughs from snarky comments made from Tina’s quick witted character in awkward situations. The writing, as well as the timing, is always right on point and the characters each comedically hold their own. This critically acclaimed show just won the 2009 Golden Globe and SAG award for best comedy series, and signed on for another season, so it doesn’t look like 30 Rock is going anywhere.
THE HERALD, FRIDAY, january 30, 2009
Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell Got a question about sex that you need answered? Can’t ask anyone else? Write me at herald@hws.edu
Dear Liz Blackwell, With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I was looking into getting my girlfriend one of those rabbit vibrators because I hear they are all the rage in cool places like Paris and New York City. We’ve been dating for a while now so I thought it would spice up our love life and maybe get her to be a little more open about her desires in the bedroom. Do you think this is a good idea? Thanks Liz! Ben Getinaround
Dear Ben, Getting your significant other a sex toy is a pretty risky move unless you know the person really well. If she is timid in bed you might scare her off by whipping out something like a rabbit. On the other hand, it could open up a whole other part of her that has been repressed throughout your relationship. You know her better than I do so it is your call, but are you really doing this for her or for you? Unless you’re sure it will rock her world (and believe me it can) stick with roses and candy until your relationship progresses. Good luck!
Liz
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Garfield Minus Garfield Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life? Friends, meet Jon Arbuckle. Let’s laugh and learn with him on a journey deep into the tortured mind of an isolated young everyman as he fights a losing battle against loneliness in a quiet American suburb. Check out http://garfieldminusgarfield.tumblr.com/ for more hilarious comics!
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Sports Hobart Ekes Past Skidmore 61-60 GENEVA, N.Y.—The Hobart basketball team won for the second time in as many tries, surviving a wild finish for a 61-60 Liberty League victory over Skidmore. The Statesmen improve to 5-10 overall, 2-2 in the league, while the Thoroughbreds, have lost seven in a row, fall to 5-10, 0-4. Sophomore forward Michael Barlow (Seton Catholic/Phoenix, Ariz.) hit a three with 5:27 to go in the contest, giving Hobart the biggest lead of the night for either side, 53-43. Skidmore scored the next eight points to make it a two-point game with 3:56 remaining. The Statesmen lead was between two and five points over the next two minutes until junior forward Jon Douglas (Amherst/Shutesbury, Mass.) drained a three to tie the contest at 59 with 66 seconds left. He finished with 10 points. First-year forward Matt Pebole (Red Bank/Little Silver, N.J.) put Hobart back in front by converting a pair of free throws, part of an 11-point night, with 36 seconds left. After a Skidmore turnover at the 12-second mark, the Statesmen were unable to get the ball in bounds and called a timeout they didn’t have. The technical foul put guard Jeff Altimar (Medfield/Medfield, Mass.) on the line. The sophomore missed the first, but made the second to close the gap to a single point. He finished with a team-high 13 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Hobart was able to inbound the ball this time and the Thoroughbreds were forced to foul. The Statesmen missed both freebies, but sophomore forward Adam Salzmann (Kingston/Connelly, N.Y.) got the last of his game-high 16 rebounds to keep possession for
Senior Swimmer Lynn Cutter carried a victor y against Ithaca on Januar y 28, despite the meet going to Ithaca with a 165-76 victor y
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Hobart. Again Skidmore fouled and again the Statesmen missed both free throws, leaving the visitors nine seconds to move down the floor. Their first look at a potential game-winner was blocked by Pebole, his third rejection of the night, with 0.7 seconds left. The Thoroughbreds’ shot at the buzzer was also off the mark, making the Statesmen victors by the slimmest of margins. Sophomore guard Tim Llewellyn (West York/York, Pa.) led all scorers with 18 points for Hobart, while firstyear guard Greg Stern (Jamesville-DeWitt/Jamesville, N.Y.) provided a spark off the bench with 11 points that included three three-pointers and a team-high three steals. First-year guard Gerard O’Shea (Averill Park/W. Sand Lake, N.Y.) chipped in 10 points and three steals for Skidmore. The Statesmen will wrap up their five-game homestand at 4 p.m. on Jan. 24, when Union (9-5, 2-2) visits Bristol Gym. Skidmore will visit Hamilton tomorrow also at 4 p.m.
Hobart’s Ice Hockey Team Travels to Europe This Weekend’s Games
By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Sports Editor “Traveling abroad to play hockey is a once in a lifetime experience,” stated Andy Brennan, senior co-captain of Hobart’s Ice Hockey Team. During winter break, the Statesmen spent ten days in Switzerland and France, playing hockey and experiencing the European culture. “The main reason we take these trips is for the competition,” senior forward and assistant captain Jason Merritt stated. “The game overseas is more finesse.” From January 5th-8th, the Statesmen played in four exhibition games, against semiprofessional European teams. The team finished with an overall record of 2-2. “The toughest team we faced was Morzine,” said senior Michael Steiner. “They had players that
were older than us, and players that were more skilled than us. But, we played them on a smaller rink, like the size of the one at home, which gave us an advantage.” In Europe, a regulation hockey rink is 98 ft. x 200 ft., while a regulation-sized rink in the United States measures 85 ft. x 200 ft. According to Steiner, the smaller dimensions allowed the team to play more physically, which is their style of play.
Although the main purpose of the overseas trips was to improve their skills as hockey players, all three seniors agreed that the trip helped teammates form deeper relationships. “We were a close team before, but going to a foreign country really made us rely on each other even more.” Brennan said. “Some of us knew French, but most of us didn’t, so we really had to stick together when we were travelling,” Merritt added. Since their return from Europe, the Statesmen currently boast a five-game winning streak, as well as a record of 5-3 in their conference. After travelling to Utica and Elmira, the Statesmen return to the Cooler on February 13th and 14th for their final home games of the regular season.
Estep Nets Liberty League Award GENEVA, N.Y.—Hobart College sophomore Rob Estep (West York/York, PA) was named the Liberty League Men’s Basketball Co-Guard of the Week today by the conference office. It’s the fourth time this season he has earned the award. Estep produced a teamhigh 22.0 points in a 1-1 weekend for the Statesmen. On Saturday in a 110-108 double overtime loss to Union, he scored a career-high 39 points, leading all scorers and tying for second place on Hobart’s single game list. He shot 13-of-23 from the floor, including 6of-10 from three-point range, and 7-of-7 from the line.
Estep was central to Hobart’s rally late in regulation. He scored 13 points during a 15-4 Statesmen surge that forced overtime, including the game-tying three with six seconds remaining. Estep had five points in Friday night’s victory over Skidmore. Estep leads Hobart in scoring (15.4 ppg), while producing 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He’s shooting 43.3 percent from the floor, 38 percent from three-point range, and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. He is fourth in the Liberty League in scoring and free throw shooting and 13th in three-point shooting. The Statesmen begin a four-game road trip at Clarkson on Jan. 30. Tipoff against the Golden Knights is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Last Week in Sports Hobart Basketball 1/23/2009 * Skidmore 1/24/2009 * Union (2OT)
Geneva, NY - Bristol Gym Geneva, NY - Bristol Gym
Hobart Hockey 1/23/2009 Lebanon Valley Geneva, NY- The Cooler 1/24/2009 Lebanon Valley Geneva, NY - The Cooler
W 61- 60 L 108 - 110
W 8- 1 W 8- 4
Hobart Squash 1/24/2009 Amherst 1/27/2009 Rochester
Geneva, NY - Smith Squash Center Geneva, NY - Smith Squash Center
L 2- 7
William Smith Basketball 1/23/2009 Skidmore 1/24/2009 Union
Geneva, NY - Bristol Gym Geneva, NY - Bristol Gym
L 56- 60 W 76-73
William Smith Squash 1/24/2009 Amherst 1/24/2009 Wellesley 1/24/2009 F & M 1/25/2009 Colby 1/25/2009 Wesleyan
Ameherst, MA Amherst, MA Northampton, MA Northampton, MA Northampton, MA
L2-7 W 9- 0 L 4- 5 L 4- 5 L 2- 7
William Smith Swimming./ Diving 1/24/2009 Skidmore Troy, NY 1/28/2009 Ithaca Geneva, NY - Bristol Gym
W 119- 115 L 75-165
Fri, Jan. 30, 2009 William Smith Basketball at Clarkson 6 p.m. Hobart Ice Hockey at Utica 7 p.m. Hobart Basketball at Clarkson 8 p.m.
Sat, Jan. 31, 2009 William Smith Basketball at St. Lawrence 2 p.m. Hobart Basketball at St. Lawrence 4 p.m. Hobart Ice Hockey at Utica 7 p.m. WS Swimming and Diving vs Cazenovia Noon