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Herald By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges

GENEVA, NY

FRIDAY, March 6, 2009

VOLUME CXXX ISSUE 23

Freedom of Speech?

More Eyes and Ears to Join the East Side, Fewer in the West

Students Join in Debate Over Post Cartoon

By Melissa Backus ’10 Herald Contributor

By Belinda Littlefield ’11 Managing Editor

Courtesy of The Associated Press

New York State Sen. Eric Adams stands in front of the New York Post building holding the controversial cartoon that ran in the Post on Feb. 18.

Students last week were inundated with e-mails about the racist cartoon that was published in the New York Post on Feb. 18. There was one e-mail collectively sent by several professors from the Colleges; this email encouraged students to boycott the New York Post until editor Col Allan and the cartoonist were fired. Hobart student, Taylor Barnette ’10, responded by saying, “I feel obligated to point out to the student body that, however tasteless, the chimp cartoon is free speech. I do not agree with the implications of it, but I will certainly not participate in an attempt to bully others into stepping in line with what academia thinks is appropriate or not.” In response to both of these emails, a forum was scheduled on Feb. 24 at the Intercultural Affairs House. Thirty students gathered in a small room to discuss the cartoon and its implications, as well as the question of free speech. In attendance were several prominent student leaders on campus, frequent visitors of the IC House, students appalled by the cartoon, as well as Taylor Barnette on the invitation of one of the student organizers, Innis Baah.

The forum was started by Shavonne Ward ’09, who

said that this cartoon had to be looked at head on; she stated that, “When something is wrong, you have to first admit that it is offensive and deconstruct it from there.”

No one in the room was in doubt of the offensive nature of the cartoon, which was passed around the room prior to the beginning of the discussion so that participants could get another look. Shavonne further said that now that we have an African American president, people have said that the United States is in a post-racial time but this cartoon is evidence that racism still exists and people will be more blatant about it. Taylor Barnette brought up the issue of free speech and argued that people should not use their own right to free speech to suppress the free speech of another.

Ward countered by saying that it is acceptable to put such a thing on a blog, but that printing it in a mass media format is not right because it gives the view expressed legitimacy.

Pablo Modesto ’09 said that students should not complain about what is being printed; instead, they should exercise their own right to free speech to produce something to counter it.

CARTOON continued on Page 2

A New Light on Campus Project Nur Club Comes to HWS

“You are the eyes and ears upperclassman. For the most part, of our campus.” Sitting in many a students living on the West Side are training session throughout my less likely to need the help of their career as a Resident Assistant, this friendly neighborhood RA. In order idea was constantly repeated by to focus more attention where it is college administrators. And while needed, Res Ed has made a bold move there is truth to this statement, it in cutting the number of positions on does not begin to cover the amount the West Side and moving them to of work we do as a staff. We walk positions on the East Side. a fine intermediary line between Now, roughly every floor in the administration and the student every building will have an RA. body, and our roles as guides and Furthermore, four Community resources are not always completely Coordinator positions have been understood by students. And because added in Jackson, Potter, Rees, our main function and Bartlett. The is to best serve Now, roughly ever y floor C o m m u n i t y those who need in ever y building will have Coordinator is a our help, major an RA. Furthermore, four student who has renovations previously worked Community Coordinator as an RA and acts have taken place in Residential positions have been added as an overseer of in Jackson, Potter, Rees, two to four RAs. Education.

For years, The CC reports and Bartlett.

RAs of the East directly to the and West sides have worked together Area Coordinator while aiding in as two almost-equivalent halves programming, acting as a peer of the whole staff. The East Side advisor, and assisting other RAs (Strong Side) includes JPR, Sherrill, in maintaining the Community the Miniquad, Medbery and Geneva Standards. With this new position Hall and lies east of Pulteney Street. and additional responsibility comes On the west of Pulteney, the West a pay increase; on the down side, Side (Best Side) staff oversaw the students are required to live in the Hill, small houses, Odell’s, Emerson, area where they are assigned. This Caird, and deCordova. By nature of means that CCs will be students of the living arrangements offered in either junior or senior status living in the residence halls, the East Side JPR and Bartlett. tends to be home to many more RES ED continued on Page 2 First Years and Sophomores than

Camp Vision 2009

By Erin Meehan ’11 Herald Contributor

During the summer most students believe that the Hobart and William Smith Campus becomes a deserted, quiet desolate place.

However, this is far from accurate.

HWS hosts many different camps and activities for those not enrolled in the Colleges. The summer of 2009 will be especially exciting, as the campus becomes a new venue

at our very own HWS. It will take place during July from the 6th to the 10th. The program allows children to participate in different activities, excursions, and personal projects, that will aide them in all aspects of life. The activities include artwork, sports, academia, and adventure.

The day begins earlier at 8:30 a.m. and extends throughout the day

By Erin Meehan ’11 Herald Contributor

There is a strong presence of religious clubs at the colleges.

The latest one representing the Islamic religion is called the Project Nur Club, founded by Syed Zaidi and Alex McCartin.

The club does not revolve around the Muslim belief system. Instead their mission is to bring greater insight to college communities about the pluralistic voices of the Muslim people, who come together from diverse backgrounds. The Project Nur Web site states, “This revolutionary and much needed civic identity is formed at the unique intersection between the American-Muslim community that is comprised of diverse opinions, beliefs, experiences…making Project Nur a sum greater than its individual parts.” The club is a student run program stemming from the American Islamic Congress, which was developed after 9/11 to help shed more insight and justice into the Muslim culture.

There are different chapters all throughout the nation. The focus is not on a monolithic Muslim belief

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but instead the development of opinions from many cultures and faiths working towards civil rights.

As many other clubs on campus, Project Nur works to help the overall HWS community.

The only way to diminish prejudice on campus is through education and this club works to teach and expand the horizons of students. This is articulated through their four main goals. The first describes the club’s aim of creating a social environment where students from multi-ethnic backgrounds can discuss and build relationships. The second is Project Nur’s goal of expediting acceptance and erasing prejudice from college campuses by spreading insight into human and civil rights. The third addresses goal involves the incorporation of Muslim and nonMuslim students with a focus on shedding insight into the Islamic community in America. The fourth goal involves a focus not on Islamic religious beliefs but instead the spreading of education about Muslim people and other minorities present in America.

PROJECT NUR continued on Page 2

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for Camp Vision. This revolutionary project was developed in association with Project Eye to Eye. It is designed to help young students struggling with learning differences gain confidence through working in a mentor program with other counselors who also have learning disabilities.

This summer is unique because it is the first time that the camp will not only be at Keene State Campus, New Hampshire but also

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until 4 p.m. Students will be put in small groups where they will receive personal and intimate help from counselors. The program hopes that, through building new relationships and new experiences, the campers will recognize their own abilities, as well as learn new skills.

Alex Connell is the site coordinator for HWS Project Eye to Eye. CAMP VISION continued on Page 4

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The Herald

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 Tim Hollinger Erin Meehan Caley Goldblatt Nick Petros Carrie Stevens Melissa Backus Distribution Annica Crouse Karissa Seeberger Advertising Joshua Reynolds

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RES ED continued from Page 1 For many, this is not the living arrangement many returning RA’s had in mind.

Many students who apply to be an RA as a sophomore do so because they were very pleased or dissatisfied with their own Resident Assistant.

They are motivated and full of ideas on how to do it better, differently, more effectively. But after a year of hard work and the sacrifice of many weekend nights, what brings them back as returners? Generally, the free room, returner salary, and better living arrangements encourage first-year RA’s back for another year or two. But now that RA positions in Odell’s and small houses have been eliminated, many returners are not sure if they will continue working for Res Ed if it means living farther from their friends on the East side for another year. For the returners who do stay to work on the small house staff under Kristen Tobey, many can look forward to working with 55 to 80 residents or 100 in Odell’s.

While Kate McCaffrey and the rest of the Residential Education staff are interested in more effectively spreading the man power to areas of concern, the student workers must weigh their options. Is it worthwhile

giving up living with your friends for free room or not? An anonymous junior, who has worked a year in Rees and one semester in Emerson, was offered a position in JPR as a senior.

Another junior who has been an RA for the past two years was offered a position in Durfee next year after working in deCordova this year.

A third junior, who was offered an envious position in a theme house, is unsure if she will take the position, since she would much rather live with her friends as a senior. None of these students applied for the CC position.

All in all, I am skeptical but optimistic about this change. Living in JPR for the past three years, I can definitely see the need for more hands on the East Side. And as someone who spent her time working towards a nice position on the West Side for her senior year, I can empathize with the discouraged students who had hoped for better living arrangements.

I can only hope that the RA staff will not suffer without a good number of seasoned veteran RA’s and that the extra help on the East Side will be worthwhile. If the plan is not as successful as anticipated, we can always change back. So here’s to change.

CARTOON continued from Page 1 He told the people gathered that they should challenge it rather than complain about it; there were several nods of agreement from those assembled.

Barnette said that people had the “freedom to be racist” but there were several comments of dissent within the forum. Innis Baah ’10 directly challenged the idea of free speech that Barnette was so stringently defending by asking, “Is it free when it impedes the progress of the individual?” Several other issues were raised: the idea that “bad” is a relative term, as well as the right for people to make someone at least rethink their position by exercising their freedom of speech. Barnette challenged the idea of making someone do something as a way of

suppressing free speech, to which Baah responded by saying, “Alabama University was made to allow black students in”- in this instance “should” would not work or nothing would ever get done. The forum ended without any conclusions on the issue of the cartoon and what should be done in response to it, although several participants voiced the opinion that talking about it in a public forum was a great way of verbalizing their issues with the cartoon and its treatment by others. As students left, they were urged to return; every Tuesday night at 7 pm a discussion takes place in the Intercultural House for students to voice their opinions and engage others in questioning their beliefs.

PROJECT NUR continued from Page 1 In the Hobart and William Smith chapter the Preamble/ Purpose states, “We feel that Project Nur would serve as an instrument in eradicating the many stereotypes and misconceptions that the general community have/may have about Islam”. There are two events in the near future that the club is sponsoring. The first will be on March 11th celebrating the Birth of Profit Muhammad. It will be held in the Hircshon ballroom from 6-7:30 pm. The even will include, music, food and a speaker. The next will be a Film Festival in late April, which will revolve around the

greater Project Nur, not just the HWS chapter. Zaidi is also looking forward to weekly meetings called Ju’mah, which will also feature a prayer, discussion, music, and a feast.

The advisors for the club are Professor Anwar and Professor Kafwari. Along with Zaidi and McCartin the club is looking for curious students who may have taken Islam courses and are interested in learning more about the culture. Zaidi says, “We are just looking for a happy batch of open-minded students!”

Hate Speech Found in Jackson

By Joshua Reynolds ’12 Head of Advertising On Sunday morning Feb. 22, anti-Semitic graffiti was found in the east stairwell of the Jackson residential hall, between the second and third floors. Residential Education immediately got to work investigating the perpetrator of the hate speech in order to keep the situation under control.

Res Ed offered support groups to encourage students to come together and discuss the incident in order to find out who had written the hateful message. More than 100 students attended, many of which were from Jackson.

Twenty-eight of the twenty-nine residents of Jackson 3 came out to discuss the incident and support the distraught members of their community.

President Gearan, on a trip at the time of the incident, sent out an email to the campus community condemning the action, calling for the Colleges to stick together, and congratulating the successful actions of Res Ed who responded so swiftly.

Dean Baer endorsed the President’s email and called for more workshops on tolerance and mutual understanding. He showed concern that “some students are not sufficiently educated about the difference between free speech and hate speech.”

To him, these expressions are not just speech, they are threats, a sentiment that was shared by many Hobart and William Smith students.

Diana Seigel ’09, a Jewish William Smith student said, “anti-Semitism cannot be tolerated on our campus. Anyone so juvenile as to write something like that makes me question whether or not they belong here.”

Due to the close-knit campus community, it is hard to find the person who committed these vile acts, but when the guilty parties are found they will be turned into the Committee on Standards, where they would be punished upon conviction.

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THE GREEN ZONE

By James Landi ’08 Herald Contributor The Colleges’ environmental efforts were in full swing the past two weeks with recycling, composting, energy, and awareness building efforts….here are some highlights: WAC (Waste Audit Competition, 4 major Students did not use trays residential areas competing): • Student’s reduced the total food waste by an • Mini-Quad, Geneva and Medbery – 44.49% estimated 150 pounds between the two days Recycling Rate Composting: • JPR and Sherrill – 55.99% Recycling Rate • An average of 1.3 tons of food waste is diverted • The Hill – 46.02% Recycling Rate from the landfill to the compost facility International RecycleMania Competition (over Energy: 513 Schools Participating): • Continue to work to meet the Colleges Heating • 114th place overall with a 22.86% Recycling Rate Policy of 68-72 Degrees • 18th place in the composting competition • Transitioning to energy efficient light bulbs in Trayless Tuesday: the Science Buildings (replacing literally thousands • First Trayless Tuesday this Semester – 58% of of bulbs and fixtures) Students did not use trays • Continue updates to energy efficient boilers • Second Trayless Tuesday this Semester – 75% of Keep working to GO GREEN HWS, and feel free to contact Recycle@hws.edu with any questions or concerns about the Colleges’ Green efforts.

A Spirited Review The Original Drink of the Week Since 2006

Morning with Leprechauns With St. Patrick’s Day coming up we decided to go Irish this week. Nevermind the Irish Coffee and Guinness, check out this cherry hinted coffee/whiskey combination. This drink is for those of those who love the Irish spirit, or just like Leprechauns.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Bailey’s Irish Crème 1 oz. Irish Whiskey 1/4 oz. Cherry brandy 3 oz. cold black coffee (strength to your likeness) Combine all the ingredients into a highball glass filled almost to the top with crushed ice and stir well.

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 Campus Celebrity: Dave ‘Handlebars’ Quartaro

By Karissa Seeberger ’12 Arts and Entertainment Editor

Amy Nimon/Photography Editor

As a father of 23-year-old twins, an ex-chef for Emile’s and a dedicated employee of the Colleges for twelve years, Dave Quartaro, mostly known as “Handlebars” on campus, is considered a celebrity by many. Although, due to his modesty, he denies it, but when Sgt. Quartaro walks into a fraternity party to check to make sure it meets the Colleges’ expectations, he is generally met warmly by the students who all recognize him. With a cheery disposition, Quartaro sees his job as an adventure and just seems to have a good time, as he lightheartedly says, “picking on students.”

From his experiences with his daughters, he understands what it is like to cram for classes and is also intimately familiar with the numerous tricks that college

students have up their sleeves. Many of these tricks he finds rather amusing and comical. During his three and a half years working with Campus Safety, he has encountered everything from students jousting, clad in lacrosse gear with pillows strapped to their fronts and backs, precariously balancing on skateboards having a grand old time, to a strategically planned-out igloo construction. Another fond memory that “Handlebars” has of innovative students, is the time that a particularly clever student decided to blow up about 100 garbage bags and fill his absent floor mate’s room to the ceiling, so that when he returned he had a wonderful surprise awaiting him. This, however, set off the hypersensitive fire alarm; leading to Quartaro’s stumbling upon this.

He keeps a great sense of humor with the students and wants the students to understand that, “Above all, safety first, and I’m not here to bust their party and get them in trouble.” His advice to those caught in dangerous situations is to just call security and not be concerned about negative repercussions on their record, because sometimes a matter of a simple phone call can be a determining component of saving a life.

Aside from stressing safety he mentioned that students should, “Listen to the RAs on duty because their job is to warn you and prevent security from coming which can result in getting written up; heed their warning!” Dave Quartaro plays an important role on campus and strives to keep a good relationship with students of HWS. He wants everyone to be comfortable, and when students run away from him, he can only assume that they are guilty. Oftentimes, it is more a matter of how you act once you are caught, rather than what you are doing.

Mid-Term Sur vival Tips

By Erin Meehan ‘11 Herald Contributor

The mid-term period is fast approaching, or for some of you it has already begun! Unlike the exam period at the end of each semester students are still obligated to attend classes, sports commitments and all the norms of college life. With the tropical destinations of spring break still a couple weeks away it is important not to become overwhelmed. For those of you who struggle with time management and procrastination here are ten tips to help you reach break without having to avoid eye contact with your parents at the dinner table when they ask you how the semester is going!

1. GO TO CLASS!

It sounds simple but for many of us it is harder than you might believe.

Especially when the wind is howling and the entire fifth season of The Office is only a few clicks away. Seriously, attendance is half the battle when it comes to being successful in class. The only way to know what is going to be on the midterm or paper topic is to pay attention when the professor is reviewing. Many times they also drop hints as to what may be on the exam and if you are not there to hear them, you are already behind.

2. Go to office hours.

If you do not understand a certain topic or just need clarification, the best way to receive help is a one-on-one with a professor. Most likely you will also receive brownie points for seeking a teacher outside of the classroom as well!

3. Do not procrastinate.

Studying or writing long papers seems much less terrifying if you break it up into small sections each day. Such as making flash cards for one chapter a day, or commit yourself to writing 2-3 pages a day. Taking anything stepby-step is a great way to not become overwhelmed and will enable you to better focus on the task at hand.

4. Take breaks.

Tray-less Update

Since the initiation of Tray-less Tuesdays in Saga dining hall, two weeks have gone by and the support is still strong. During the big kick-off two weeks ago students and staff alike were mostly enthused to participate. By lunch time the poster near the entrance stating, “I went tray-less” was entirely full of signatures. The dining staff wore their new green shirts proudly as a large number of students showed their commitment to sustainability by going tray-less.

During the first day of Tray-less Tuesdays about

800 students decided not to use trays. That is nearly half of the students through Saga that day! By not using trays, the total amount of water, energy, and chemicals needed to wash the trays was greatly reduced and HWS’s environmental impact shrunk a bit more. As the rest of the semester goes on, the few kinks in the system will be ironed out and the process of going tray-less will become much easier. So next time you go for a meal in Saga (not just on Tuesdays) think twice about your own impact and whether or not you really need a tray.

If you study or write 3-4 hours each day there is no doubt that you will be able to spend time with your friends on Friday and Saturday nights!

Even throughout studying, take a break every hour and half to get something to eat or just call a friend. Spending time away from your work will help you concentrate when studying.

5. Exercise.

While keeping your mind fit in the library, do not forget your body.

You will sleep better at night and be able to focus when working if your body is properly worked as well.

6. Maintain normal eating habits.

Good Luck on Mid-Terms!!

And Remember...

Do not skip meals or snack on junk food all day. Instead, eat three solid meals a day and feel free to have snacks in between. A well nourished body and mind is more likely to perform better.

7. Drink water NOT caffeine.

Although everyone seems to think that all-nighters are only achieved through cups of coffee and cans of Red Bull these substances can make you nauseous or jittery, making it difficult to concentrate.

Instead, stay hydrated throughout day by carrying a water bottle with you at all times.

8. Study in groups.

One of the best ways to obtain information you may have missed in class is by meeting with your fellow students. Reviewing or just discussing with your peers is also an easy and fairly painless way to study.

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9. Relax.

When the time comes for the exam remember to just breathe in deep and take each question one-by-one. Most teachers allow more than enough time to complete a test.

Thus, take it slow, and do not try to be the first one done.

Instead check over your answers… maybe even twice!

10. CELEBRATE!

You deserve it! Go to Ports, to Wegmans, or to the outlets! You worked hard and your great grades are just icing on the cake!

Plus if you can see the light at the end of the midterm tunnel it will make it much easier to work.

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Campus Happenings March is Disability Awareness Month!

Why I Eye-to-Eye

By Alex Conell ‘10 Herald Contributor

Project Eye-to-Eye has opened show teens that they too can make it my eyes to the possibility of change to college.

Project Eye-to-Eye for children growing up classified allows its mentors to give targeted with a learning disability. In second advice since they were once in a very grade I was tested shortly after telling similar situation and mind-set. Our my parents that reading did not come goal for these Middle School students as easily for me as it did for my fellow is to recognize that having a learning classmates. I was soon after diagnosed disability, along with being restricted with dyslexia, auditory processing in their academic environment, disorder, and short-term memory. doesn't define them or make them any Growing up with labels that seemed less capable than a non-LD student. to define who I am as a person made The mentors empower their Middle school very difficult for me. In middle School student to set goals, think school I had to go to a resource room about their future, and help them during many regular classes. In devise strategies that can help them addition, I had a teacher’s assistant achieve academic success. that sometimes followed me through Project Eye-to-Eye has created the rest of the day. a community of LD students in the

My friends were constantly Geneva Middle School as well as on saying to me, “Alex, you don’t have our campus. There is a Club Project a learning disability! I thought you Eye-to-Eye that is an alliance group were smart?” Thankfully I had great for those with learning differences. support from It includes HWS my parents who students that do Having a learning were dedicated have learning disability, along with being not to educating differences, and themselves about restricted in their academic those students my learning environment, doesn’t define who do but are difference and unable to be them or make them any do whatever they mentors because could to help less capable than a non-LD of their schedule. student. me. They always The club invites encouraged me speakers to to set goals and work hard to achieve campus and hosts events that creates them. They believed in me and there awareness and empowerment for those was never a question about whether with disabilities, as well as fundraising or not I would attend college. for the organization and Project Eye However, there are many kids to Eye Camp Vision that will be held that do not have a support system. on campus this July. Club Project This is one of the many reasons I was Eye-to-Eye will be sponsoring a HBO enthusiastic about starting a Project documentary called “Hear and Now” Eye-to-Eye Chapter here on campus. about a Deaf couple who decided to I wanted to give Middle School get cochlear implants later in life. The students with learning differences a showing is on Tuesday, March 10th at support system that included fellow 8:00PM in the Standford Room, this is classmates that are also classified. the first activity celebrating Disability This organization allows teenagers Awareness Month.

For more labeled with a learning difference information about Club Project Eye-toto be mentored by a college student Eye please contact Zoe Larson at zoe. that has the same or similar learning larson@hws.edu. If you are classified difference. Each week they take with a learning difference and would part in art projects that increase the like to become a mentor, please email Middle School student’s motivation, me at alexandra.connell@hws.edu. self-determination, and self-advocacy skills. These mentor/mentee groups

HWS Center for Teaching and Learning Plans Disability Awareness Month The Center for Teaching and Learning is proud to announce our Disability Awareness month speakers, authors Ralph Savarese and David Lovelace Ralph Savarese will speak to the Hobart and William Smith community on Thursday, March 26th at 7:30 pm Ralph James Savarese is Associate Professor of English at Grinnell College and Director of “Writers at Grinnell.” Newsweek called his recent book, Reasonable People: A Memoir of Autism and Adoption, a “real life love story and an urgent manifesto for the rights of people with neurological disabilities.”

Reasonable People traces the development of DJ Savarese, a nonspeaking, sixteen-year-old boy with autism, whom Ralph and his wife adopted from foster care when DJ was six. Thought to be profoundly retarded, DJ is now a straight “A,” honor roll student at a regular school. He wrote the last chapter of his father’s book, has published poems, essays, and opinion pieces, and he travels all over the country giving presentations that promote the concept of neurodiversity and the ideals of inclusion, respect, and self-determination. Ralph will begin his reading with an eight-minute interview that DJ did with CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta. “Should autism be treated?” Dr. Gupta asked? “Yes,” DJ replied on his talking computer. “Treated with respect.”

David Lovelace will speak to the Hobart and William Smith community on the evening of Monday, April 6th at 7:00 pm.

In 2008, Lovelace released Scattershot: My Bipolar Family, a memoir chronicling growing up in a family taken by bipolar disorder: Lovelace, his mother, father, and brother all battled the disease. The memoir is both a crushing and breathless account of the insides of the disease, “capturing the unpredictable rhythms of mental illness” (Publisher’s Weekly).

Scattershot: My Bipolar Family is currently available in the College Store for purchase. The book was recently chosen by The National Alliance on Mental Illness to be honored for having made “an outstanding literary contribution toward a better understanding of mental illness.” Further, Scattershot has also been chosen as one of several finalists for the Ken Book Award.

A New Vision Comes to HWS Continued From Page 1

By Erin Meehan‘11 Herald Contributor She started the Project Eye to Eye chapter at HWS during the spring of 2007. She matches college students with Geneva children to work on art projects and other activities every Friday. She is almost certain that she will be a counselor at the camp this summer. However, one does not have to have a learning disability to be involved in the organization. The club Project Eye to Eye and theme house has students who do not necessarily work with children. Instead they raise awareness on campus about learning differences. They are also are involved with fundraising for the camp this summer. If they raise enough money through art show auctions and other various events they can afford to give scholarships for those who are unable to meet the payment of $225 a week. Support is needed and all donations are greatly appreciated.

The camp was created in part with Project Eye to Eye, which is a cross-country mentoring program that matches college and high school students with Learning Disabilities/ Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (LD/ADHD), who act as tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students who also struggle from similar learning disabilities. Through these relationships both the student and mentor are able to gain confidence both in and out of the classroom. Marcus Soutra is the National Program Coordinator who has struggled with dyslexia and ADHD. After attending Keene State Soutra realized he would like to devote his life to helping students with learning differences gain morale. He is the co-founder of Camp

Vision and is the National Program Coordinator for Project Eye to Eye.

Marcus is passionate about the organization and felt there was something missing for the students during the summer. He recognized that just because school was not in session did not mean the learning had to stop. The success of the camp is apparent. Marcus says, “After the first year all students returned for the second. We got a great response from parents and educators.” The camp is going into their third year, and Marcus feels that because of the strong presence of Project Eye to Eye on the HWS campus and the desire for mentoring in the Geneva community, it would be a great new location. They are working to expand to different colleges and universities. Next could be University of San Francisco or University of Denver.

The beautiful expansive Hobart and William Smith Campus will surely be a great and beneficial host to Camp Vision. There is no doubt that the children will learn and experience a great deal while enjoying their summer vacation. To learn more about Camp Vision please visit the website, http://www.campvisionsummer. com/index.php or to receive more information about Project Eye to Eye visit http://www.projecteyetoeye. org/index.html. However, no matter the location one can be assured that the camp and the project will bring confidence and empowerment to students and educators alike.

A Clear and Persistent Danger The Mexican Governments Struggle with the Drug War

By Hunter LaCroix ’12 Herald Contributor

Tony Blair estimated that 90% once said, “There of the weapons that is no meeting of are being used by minds, no point of the Mexican cartels understanding with against the Mexican such terror. Just government are a choice: Defeat it being smuggled or be defeated by into Mexico from it. And defeat it we the United States. must.” And yet the In addition to the United States is weapons, the Cartels allowing Mexico to have access to LAWs be destabilized and (66mm Rocket defeated by a raging Launchers) Kevlar drug war within its Helmets, Vests and Courtesy of http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entries/merida_initiative/ borders. the ever increasingly

The Mexican Drug War began in December popular IED (Improvised Explosive Devices). According to 2006, when Mexican President Felipe Calderón began the Washington Times in an article dated Friday, January to actively engage Mexican Drug Cartels with Federal 2nd, 2009: “During a raid last year on a gang operation troops. Since then, the conflict has embroiled the in Laredo, Texas, an ICE-led task force of federal agents Mexican government, police forces, and military as seized two completed improvised explosive devices, well as several Mexican Drug Cartels and has claimed materials for making 33 more devices, 300 primers, five over 9,000 people’s lives. The escalation of violence over grenades, 26 grenade triggers (14 with fuses and primers the course of the conflict has effectively paralyzed the attached)… 19 black powder casings, a silencer and Mexican government’s ability to deal with the cartels. cash.” And all the while the U.S. sits by idle and silent.

The lack of police effectiveness has caused the The Mexican’s Struggle with the Cartels and the Mexican military to take the reins of the conflict from the Drug War is not solely a Mexican problem because if the Mexican Police forces with the hopes of stemming the Mexicans lose to the drug cartels it could have catastrophic tide of violence and corruption. The Mexican military implications for the U.S. and the entire western region as in conjunction with the Mexican government recently a whole. If the Cartels emerge victorious then they would began to purge the local and federal police forces at the be able to operate freely throughout the whole country, bequest of Mexico Attorney General Eduardo Medina- effectively causing the cessation of law and order and the Mora Icaza. de facto collapse of the Mexican government’s campaign

The military, assisted by elements of the federal to stop them. police, have arrested Rodolfo de la Guardia García, the The implications for the United States are a ex-director of Mexico's Interpol office, Gerardo Garay flood of drugs, violence, and explosive weapons into the Cadena the ex-chief of the federal police, Noé Ramírez southern part of the United States. If the Mexicans are Mandujano and José Luis Santiago Vasconcelos the ex- unable to control their border because they are effectively chiefs of the Organized Crime Division (SIEDO). These neutralized by the cartels, then the United States becomes arrest show that the Mexican Police force is so heavily incredibly vulnerable. The United States has recently destabilized by corrupt and crooked officials that the approved over $400 Million (as of June 2008) in aide and only enforcement mechanism the government has at its training to the Mexican Government. However, this aide disposal is the Mexican army. The army and the cartels is not enough to turn the tide in this escalating conflict have developed an incredibly deep animosity; the Cartels because it does not include weapons, aerial surveillance actively target, kidnap and torture Mexican soldiers and drones or aircraft. the army actively targets cartel members in large scale The United States has taken such measures in firefights which claim innocent civilian lives. the past when they took a direct role in the Colombian

While the Mexican government desperately tries Government’s hunt for the (the then) world’s most to curb the violence and corruption, the Cartels operate dangerous cartel leader, Pablo Escobar. The United virtually unhindered in certain parts of the country. States needs to recognize that the Mexican drug cartels Exactly how the cartels have the ability to challenge the are a clear and present danger, to not only the Mexican Mexican government is based not only on being extremely government but to the United States as well; and until well financed, but rather the Mexican cartels are also then the Mexicans will have to continue to struggle on significantly well armed, with American weapons. their own.

U.S. authorities and Mexican officials have

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Opinions The Heart Behind Cardio

By Jennifer Crupnick ’10 Herald Contributor Bristol Gymnasium is one of sixteen athletic facilities available at Hobart and William Smith. As a member of the sailing team, it is a place that I have visited practically daily over the past three years. Most students who make working out a habit know that the high hours of Bristol Gym are between three and five in the afternoon; after classes and before SAGA opens for dinner.

During this time period the gym turns into a jungle where students fight for treadmills, ellipticals, and weights like monkeys. However, this is not the only time that the equipment is in high demand. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, the Geneva General Hospital uses the facility for its stage three cardiac rehabilitation program. On various occasions, my peers and I have gone to the gym during this time planning to use cardio equipment, but finding it all taken by Geneva General patients.

This is particularly frustrating after trekking across campus and through the cold tundra, otherwise known as McCooey Field, to get to the gym early with hopes of avoiding the 3-5 pm rush. Originally, I felt that this ‘overbooking’ of Bristol Gym’s equipment was absurd. Shouldn’t students have priority with use of the equipment? After further research, I realized that my thoughts were unwarranted.

On February 23, 2009, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, five of seven

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bikes, all three treadmills, and one of two erg machines (indoor rower) were occupied by Geneva General Cardiac Rehab patients. During this time period I noted a total of four students and one alumnus using the gym. It became apparent to me that although the cardio equipment was occupied, the majority of students did not consistently wake up early to workout. Those who did were able to work around cardio ‘traffic’ by using weights, the track, or physioballs prior to the cardio equipment, despite slight inconvenience. The Colleges chose the appropriate time to have the program use our facilities.

Russ Hess, director of the Sport and Recreation Center, explained to me that the Geneva General Cardiac Rehab program has been running at HWS since 1991. In return for a venue, the program contributes to HWS in various ways which most students, (myself included) are unaware and unappreciative of. The

By Christina Kinnevey ’09 Herald Contributor program donates between $1,000 to $2,000 in cash annually, to the school.

It has donated some of Bristol’s cardio equipment (with a new elliptical on the way) and provides various services during wellness-week.

Have you ever been at the gym during a hot fall or spring day? Well, you can thank the rehab program for the purchase and installation of the central airconditioning unit. The program is not only benefiting those who have recently endured heart-surgery, but every student who has ever used the athletic facilities.

The question should not be: why is the program here, or why are there no treadmills at 8:00 am, but what can students do to help the program? For the first time this morning I paid attention, not to the occupied equipment, but to the people using the machines. The patients were excited to record their improvements, show the nurses and doctor their accomplishments, and talk about anything and everything.

I am a Division I athlete, who found myself motivated by these people, their remarkable drive, and life stories. Perhaps, the Colleges could get more involved with the hospital’s program at Bristol Gym. Maybe, the patients need someone to motivate them. I know that I would not mind having a new gym buddy. The student body should be giving thanks to the program for all that it contributes to HWS fitness and wellness facilities.

Herald Classic Although today’s combination of student newspapers at Hobart and William Smith Colleges may seem to members of the respective staffs a matter of great importance in itself, it might well be taken as an event symbolic of a tendency towards progress which has so long been demonstrated by the local colleges.

Not so many years ago, the Hobart and William Smith groups did little more than tolerate each other’s presence, but in recent years co-operation between the respective schools has become more and more effective and commonplace.

It is therefore a matter of more than

passing significance that the college publications have been merged.

The manner in which the preceding Herald editor, Robert C. S. encouraged and developed the entirely desirable move, speaks well for the efforts being made by the college towards cultivating intelligent leadership.

Due to the lack of equipment and an office in which the newly combined staff may actively co-operate, the present issue has been produced under some considerable difficulties.

However, the editor believes that a representative coverage has, in some measure, been achieved. Changes have become necessary in several instances and if any organization or

individual feels that improvements might be made before the polices of the merged paper becomes definitively crystallized; it is the hope of the editors that such individual constructive criticism will be articulated.

A start has been made in the direction of organizing the staff as efficiently as possible. All students interested in either general news coverage or in some special division should contact one of the editors, if they should care to compete for positions.

The Herald staff owes an abundance of gratitude to Mr. Norman Kent, who generously gave his time and effort in preparing the new mast head for the combined publications…

Freedom from Majority Rule

By Taylor Barnette ’11 Herald Contributor Last week many of you became aware of the now infamous cartoon of Obama featured as a chimp in the New York Post, a cartoon that portrayed the President in a racist light. Some of our professors encouraged students not only to express disapproval over the cartoon, but to take steps that would result in a severe reprimand of the paper’s editor and cartoonist, if not an outright loss of their jobs. I am deeply troubled by this attitude, and I contend that it is a shameful manner for citizens of a Republic to act. The newspaper had the right to publish whatever it wanted to.

The content, while offensive, was not ultimately important. Racism has just as much a right to be heard as anti-racist views, no matter how offensive we may or may not find it.

Indeed, it should be heard, in any way and in any venue its adherent chooses, because it is a minority view. This ensures the health of free speech. Let us remember that the United States has not progressed this far without being exposed to minority, and sometimes outrageous, opinions, regardless of whether they were right or wrong.

The Civil Rights movement itself was considered ‘wrong’ and ‘tasteless’ by many at the time of its inception, just as many think the cartoon is tasteless and wrong today.

We shouldn’t, then, be subjecting a newspaper to public (or even scholarly!) opinion, be it in the majority or not. This thinking shackles free speech to the vicissitudes of social mores. More importantly, it goes

against the very virtues and principles the Republic was founded on, including the First Amendment, that beloved paragraph that many would like to use as a green light to lash out at the Post.

Contrary to popular belief, however, the spirit of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in part was meant to prevent a majority opinion from being forced onto a minority group, be it

‘’I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” - Voltaire racial, ideological, or otherwise.

John Madison put it best when, concerning the Bill of Rights, he said on June 8th, 1789: “The prescriptions in favor of liberty, ought to be leveled against that quarter where the greatest danger lies, namely, that which possesses the highest prerogative of power: But this [is] not found in either the executive or legislative departments of government, but in the body of the people, operating by the majority against the minority (emphasis added). It may be thought all paper barriers against the power of the community are too weak to be worthy of attention…yet, as they have a tendency to impress some degree of respect for them, to establish the public opinion in their favor, and rouse the attention of the whole community, it may be one mean

In light of the all the negative address a whole host of problems news we hear about lately, being from flooded toilets to things that most constantly reminded of our current would cringe to mention. Buildings recession, rising unemployment and Grounds loft and often later derate, environmental crisis, etc… loft the beds of indecisive college now is a good opportunity to focus students. They are seen at the crack a little on the positive. One way I’d of dawn on winter mornings clearing like to do that is and salting our So the next time you to bring attention paths to make it safe to an office on to walk. They deal pass a B&G staff our campus that member...offer a simple with the challenge I believe is doing of maintaining thank you, giving them a an exceptional job constant the respect that they – Buildings and temperature in very Grounds. most certainly deser ve. old buildings in If you have an area which has never needed to call in a work order, anything but stable weather. you are probably unaware of how If you have not had the pleasure quick their staff is to respond and of ever talking to Chris Button, you fix whatever was needed. As an RA, may not realize how seriously he I can testify that B&G attends each takes his project management job area’s staff meeting several times and how much time and reflection throughout the semester and we went into planning the new library get regular e-mails to address any commons and student center that we issues or concerns that have not been now enjoy. submitted as formal work orders.

One can’t help but smile after Recently, the small house staff had a friendly conversation with the the pleasure of Scott Woodsworth ever jubilant “Chatty Kathy,” who attending our meetings. currently works as a housekeeper on When the issue of overflowing the Hill. So the next time you pass a recycling bins in Odell’s was brought B&G staff member, I encourage you to his attention, Lyons Road Trash to consider all work that they do for delivered new green bins within the us, and if nothing else, offer a simple week. The housekeeping staff is thank you, giving them the respect called in at all hours of the night to that they most certainly deserve.

Walk-Ins Welcome?

Tim Hollinger ‘11 Opinions Editor

“Herald, Twig Merge Today”

By George V. Palermo First published April 23, 1942

A Little Appreciation

to control the majority from those acts to which they might be otherwise inclined.”

Is there really much difference between, say, having our government stifle a cartoon, and doing it ourselves?

When citizens apply pressure similar to the kind some of our professors advocated, it makes such a cartoonist think twice about what he will draw next. This, in effect, is an indirect form of censure, and whether it comes from the government or from the masses, it is equally tyrannical. As responsible citizens of the American Republic we should, if we are so inclined, condemn the cartoon, but we should not dare let our emotions get such a strong hold over us that we try to force anyone into acting and thinking as we would.

Let us not forget that it is our duty, in the spirit of the Constitution, to refrain from bullying a minority into line with the majority’s will. Every man and woman not only has the right but should be able to enjoy and act on the privilege of making their voices heard without having to fear recrimination from the government or from the masses, whether he makes parody of Obama as a monkey, a cartoon of Mohammad, or anything else. The ability not only to practice such a privilege, but to comfortably practice it, is a rare phenomenon in human history. It will become rarer if citizens do not take a stand and, like Voltaire, believe, ‘’I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” And, I might add, the ability to say it.

I love the amazing access students have at HWS. With little more than an e-mail, a student can usually find their way into any office on campus. Once there, we can easily make our voices heard. Fresh ideas and realistic concerns are always welcome. Yet, as we strive for inclusiveness and an open community, I can’t help but notice some of our campus’ more exclusive practices.

Students at HWS are extremely lucky. If something is bothering us, we can raise our voices. Scandling Center not up to par? Join the committee currently exploring how to better utilize the space. Hubbs falling down?

Talk to the administration. Even little things, like the appropriate use of campus-wide email, can be brought to the attention of IT Services. Don’t know whom to speak to? Just ask.

There are no guarantees that your suggestion will be embraced, but there’s often a good explanation, and if no one appears to be listening you can always write an op-ed for one of our colleges’ fine newspapers.

It’s not the access that students have at HWS that’s got me concerned, it’s the access the outside community has to HWS that is unsettling.

In one of my classes last week, a student told us about climbing under the fence along 5 and 20 that separates HWS from Geneva, another student spoke of climbing over the same fence. The students may have been expanding on where a night of drinking can lead, but the implications of the fence, and having to climb it, are immense.

Perhaps this wall’s purpose is to protect Geneva from gangs of unruly HWS students. Maybe it’s to keep Geneva residents from spoiling the carefully manicured HWS campusit is, after all, only one of the many seemingly anti-Geneva aspects of the campus’ layout.

The campus-wide Safety Notices often contain thinly veiled references to non-HWS perpetrators. “The man urged the student pedestrian to get in the van.” Not the student, or the nonstudent—just “the man.”

Spring days on the quad are often dominated by boozing HWS students, but even early in the morning (when the quad is generally student-free), local families tend to avoid the space. Events, even those open to the public, rarely feature a high local turnout.

We shouldn’t throw open the doors and let people drift into our dorms - safety, as it should be, is a

major concern. Yet, were we more open to the larger Geneva and Finger Lakes community, not just in our words, but in our actions, maybe we wouldn’t have to worry so much. If the HWS campus could be embraced as our campus by locals, students and staff, people would be more likely to respect and uphold the space. With a Geneva-friendly campus, locals could see HWS, not as a place where rich students pass through on their way to success, but instead as an endearing place for community, learning, and pride.

Students have grown fond of decrying the lack of student space. I agree that there needs to be a definitive student gathering place, but there is a greater need for a community space. Students are sprawled across the entire campus, and crying for

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fewer restrictions. We’re in college, we should be free - but so should members of the community who don’t pay to go here. HWS is a place of higher learning. We should be able learn in a realistic environment and not be forced to subsist in a sterile gated community.

What we have now is great - but it could be better. We owe the Geneva community that much. Earlier this semester, I walked into President Gearan’s office to chat about how HWS is weathering the current economic crisis. Gearan was open and blunt about the struggle ahead, excited that so many students showed an interest in their campus, and he spoke about the Colleges’ relationship with Geneva. He informed me that we are residing on some of the best property in town, and not paying taxes - a fact that creates animosity.

The Colleges are working on outreach programs to bridge the gap. Good. Outreach is needed but we should all be on the same page. Students must be open to and respectful of Geneva’s greater population. Residents of Geneva should be willing to give HWS a chance. We have the opportunity to build an inclusive larger community.

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Arts and Entertainment Finally Something Fun!

By Nicholas Petros ’09 Herald Contributor Some genres never die.

This does not mean that they should; rather it suggests that they have an inexplicable ability to continue to infect popular music regardless of their appeal to the mainstream. Power Pop, formerly Emo, formerly Pop Punk, formerly Punk Rock, formerly Punk, is one of those genres. Although its name has evolved over time to avoid the stereotypes often associated with its sound, the music has remained the same. The All America Rejects (AAR) is a band that emerged in the apex of the pop-punk era. Strangely, they have found a way to transcend the many transformations of pop rock, and continue to produce extremely catchy tunes. In other words, this is a band that swung its way into the charts and has been giving hell to competing rock acts ever since.

One of the most appealing aspects of Pop Rock, to those who cannot dance, is that fancy footwork is not a requirement. A simple bob of the head is appropriate, along with the occasional clubbing of one’s neighbor’s forehead with a flailing fist.

Additionally, girls and guys can unite in an ecstatic flounder that makes no sense but is somehow entertaining.

Looking sexy is not essential here, accidental touching is acceptable, and the atmosphere is fun unless you want to get laid. “I Wanna,” the opening track to When the World Comes Down seems to address this very issue. The chorus reassures the listener that “I wanna, I wanna, I wanna touch you, you wanna touch me too.” Given the nature of the aforementioned groove this music is associated with, “I Wanna” could be a frustrating sing-along, but the song is catchy. It is most certainly worth a listen.

With When the World Comes

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Down, the All American Rejects stuck to their roots, sculpting almost every song around a driving, heavily distorted down stroke. However, they added a new flavor to their music with consistently broken rhythms. Songs like “Damn Girl” take the straight shooting rhythm that powered “Swing Swing” and “Last Song,” the group’s first hits, and bends the mood into a more appealing and relaxed nod.

As is typical to albums in the Power Pop etc. genre, AAR includes a ballad or two in their latest collection.

“The Wind Blows,” is every bit as cheesy as almost every pop-ballad of the past, but is strangely believable; especially when coming out of a scene that prides itself on a care free, love life philosophy. Musically it is more a fusion of moods than a true pop ballad, which makes for a fantastic listen.

“Mona Lisa” also pulls together a plethora of sounds. The strumming rhythm is reminiscent of the more recent pop-punk rhythm, circa Fall Out Boy’s “Emergence”. Its chorus introduces the album’s title “you can sit beside me when the world comes down.” As is apparent, singer Tyson Ritter braves a political piece here,

referring briefly to modern concerns and almost mocking our worries. Nevertheless, I dare not risk an interpretation.

After all this is music, and what it means to me is almost certainly not what it means to you.

Woops, that isn’t always true: meet “Gives you Hell.”

This song truly came out of left field… even that’s a stretch.

This song emerged from the dust beneath the bleachers; no one cleans under there.

No, “Gives you Hell” is not a dirty composition, it’s brilliant, and comes from the AllAmerican Rejects. It shouts the differences between now and then to a lost love that chased a generic dream and missed out on a fuller life. Tyson Ritter thinks aloud: “truth be told I miss you, truth be told I’m lying.” This is a song we can all understand in the same way.

Wanting what everyone else says we should wish for will not always make us happiest. “Gives you Hell” is the song this album will be remembered by, and another testament to this band’s ability to produce incredibly catchy tunes.

Why not enjoy a little pop every once in a while? Bob your head and sing along. You don’t have to worry about dancing too close, or about a stranger’s hand shaking your ass; this is music for everyone. When the World Comes Down is an impressive album. It introduces a new side to an old group, and is another excuse to rock out. The All American Rejects started making music in 2001, and reached our ears with “Swing Swing” in 2002. Since then Move Along went double platinum in 2005, and When the World Comes Down unveiled “Gives you Hell.” This is certainly a short climb to what is turning into a lasting fame. You did it again boys; what is your dirty little secret?

The Milonga: Partaking in an Argentine Experience

By Karissa Seeberger ’12 Herald Contributor Do the words milonga, sacada, abrazo, and ocho bring any images to mind? For those who attended Libertango Club’s second successful Milonga of the year, these colorful Spanish terms now have a special meaning.

On Saturday, the 28th of February, the second floor of Scandling Center was completely transformed. Starting in the late afternoon, HWS alum, Travis Widrick, and his dancing partner Tali Wagner, began warming up as approximately twenty participants put on their dancing shoes. For some it was their first encounter with the Argentine tango, and for others, it was just a refreshing of the basics of the intricate dance.

Travis began by differentiating between the three main styles of tango that he would be introducing: the waltz, the traditional tango, and the milonga. He stressed the importance of perfectly executing the basics before attempting any

complicated moves. He asked all present if they would like to see the most intense tango step known to mankind, and as all breathlessly anticipated this promised move, he took a careful, fluid, sidestep. Travis went on to explain that the complexity of the step is not the focus, but rather that each step in the tango be savored regardless of its simplicity.

After the initial beginner’s class, the crowd thinned out, and about twelve were left to work on some intermediate skills. Travis instructed the rest on the fancier moves including the sacada, as mentioned above. This is when the lead rotates his partner and steps where she previously was stationed, allowing her to caress his leg in a very seductive fashion that is notorious with the tango.

The second class ended, and the dancers were given a short intermission before the milonga began. A milonga is a tango social where those who are passionate about

the dance can test out their skills among dancers of varying levels.

The second floor of Scandling Center was unrecognizable after lights were strung, the furniture rearranged, the lighting dimmed, and bowls with floating roses were strategically placed around the circumference of the room. Travis played a wide array of musical styles, keeping the dance far from repetitive as dancers from all over the area glided effortlessly across the floor.

Rosina Cleland, the president of the HWS Libertango Club, said, “The milonga went well, although I’d like to get more people involved to take advantage of the opportunity; those who came had a good experience.”

The next workshop and milonga is scheduled for early April, so students who missed out this time, will get another chance to partake in an Argentine experience.

The Blotter Tuesday, Feb 25th • Signs stolen from Scandling reported at 5:14pm, still under investigation.

Thursday, Feb 26th •Vehicle vandalized in JPR found at 12:30pm, still under investigation.

Saturday, Feb 28st • 7 Hobart found in possession of marijuana in Hale at 12:30am.

• Trespassing in Stucco at 3:00am, being handled by administration.

• 1 Hobart and 1 William Smith student found in possession of marijuana in Sherrill at 3:15am.

• Vandalism in Blackwell found at 11:10am, still under investigation.

Sunday, March 1st • Graffiti found in Sherrill at 2:09am, still under investigation

“Doubt” Strikes a Deeper Chill “So it’s happened,” Meryl Streep intones as the forbidding Sister Aloysius. With those three words, “Doubt” strikes a deeper chill in our hearts than the creepiest thriller. It will be screened at 10 am and 7 pm on March 6th, at 2:00 pm on March 8, and at 7 on March 9 and 10 pm at the Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St. Streep delivers a bravura performance as the razor-tongued nun who suspects a popular parish priest of pedophilia. Philip Seymour Hoffman is every bit her equal in his spectacular portrayal of the genial accused priest, Father Flynn.

There may not be two better actors working today: To watch Hoffman and Streep match wits is exhilarating. Amy Adams is wellcast as the sweet-natured Sister James, whose suspicions mount

play by John Patrick Shanley, who adapted it for the screen and also directs. He proves himself a gifted filmmaker. It is only his second film; 18 years have passed since his last effort, “Joe vs. the Volcano.”

“Doubt” makes the most of the medium. Too many theatrical adaptations end up feeling stagy and stilted. “Doubt” builds upon the play, contextualizing and broadening the landscape while remaining true to its essence. Evocative overhead shots, symbolic visuals of a strong wind blowing around the school, and additional characters help to amplify and distill Shanley’s vision.

A scene inside the convent with the nuns soberly eating their blandly nutritious dinner in nearsilence is juxtaposed with a jocular Flynn and his fellow priests in what looks almost bacchanalian in contrast: They chuckle, swill their wine, eat their beef blood-rare and puff on cigarettes.

With those two scenes “Doubt” shows, rather than expounds on, the Catholic church’s maledominated hierarchy.

Most film mysteries are meant to be solved, but not this one. That’s because the doubt in “Doubt” http://www.shockya.com/news/wp-content/uploads/doubt_movie_poster_playing.jpg is presented as a virtue that, being its own at the prodding of Sister Aloysius. reward, the audience is asked to Viola Davis is perfect as the mother heartily embrace. Although Shanley of 12-year-old Donald, whom Sister has opened up his play for the camera, Aloysius suspects Father Flynn the mystery’s interior riddle remains of molesting. Her heartbreaking as tightly wound as ever, wrapped response to events is anything but around a series of confrontational predictable. dialogues that are near-Platonic in Set in 1964, the film takes their design, bending the arguments place before the priest abuse scandal first one way, then another, and, after came to light. But the audience a blistering outburst in the final scene, can’t help but approach the material inviting us to continue the debate with that information playing into their ourselves when the house lights go assessments of guilt or innocence. up. By eloquently probing the state As the principal, Sister of uncertainty and its accompanying Aloysius oversees her parochial discomfort and confusion, “Doubt” school in draconian style. “It’s my job compels viewers to examine their to outshine the fox in cleverness,” own assumption as they become she says. caught up in this fascinating tale.

Clever is an understatement: Nominated for five Academy She strikes fear in the hearts Awards® including including Best of students -- and even a few of her Actress (Streep), Best Supporting fellow nuns. Father Flynn, in contrast, Actor (Hoffman) and Best Supporting is open-minded and affable. Their Actress (Adams and Davis), “Doubt” is mutual dislike and distrust is apparent a mystery tour of human motives, and early on. a cautionary tale about the dangers of When Sister James tells being sure. It is rated PG-13 and has Sister Aloysius of a particular a running time of 104 minutes. friendship between Father Flynn Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 and Donald, the school’s first black for students and senior citizens. As student, Sister Aloysius suspects part of The Smith’s new “Academy the worst. She confronts the priest, Showcase” film series, all seats for who roundly denies the charges, the Friday morning screening are $3. and quick-fire dialogue centers on Call 315-781-LIVE (5483) or toll-free certainty, intolerance, fairness 1-866-355-LIVE (5483) for details or and authority. Much of the to order tickets. Tickets may also be screenplay comes directly from the purchased online at www.TheSmith.

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Dear Dr. Blackwell I was wondering what causes men to wake up with erections, aka “Morning Wood”? Does it have to do with a man being horny or having naughty dreams or is it something else?

I feel like this would be an interesting question to answer. Can’t wait to read your next article!

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Dear MMM, Ohh, mornings must be a fun time for you!! Maybe even more fun for your partner of the previous evening! Many men experience this “morning wood” phenomena and many of them often appreciate it.

Nothing beats starting the morning with a little beating off- it settles the nerves, calms you down, and excites you- can’t beat morning wood if you ask me!

Morning wood may come from an erotic dream or perhaps even built up sexual tension. Men need to masturbate every once in a while and if erections are left unattended to for about three weeks, get ready to wake up a little wet! Morning wood however, is just a natural function of the male body. I mean all the men I have encountered in my past have all gone gaga over one peak at my petticoats! I must say, the lacy cuffs really do make the outfit all the sexier! Morning wood could come from a naughty dream of perhaps thinking of me in my bonnet, or even www.crosskit.com something as unappealing as your ten-page research paper. Men are naturally horny and thinking about reproduction, hence the sunrise HERALD COMPUCOPY dick rise!

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Girl Talk’s music is comprised of mashups and remixes of popular songs. A Girl Talk concert would be a huge dance party and with the dissolution of Heavy’s, there has never been more of a demand for a concert like this.

Girl Talk’s acceptance of the school’s contract was confirmed on March 3, 2009. The date for concert is on April 27th in the Bristol Field House. The tentative ticket price for students will be between $10-15. Get ready.

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FRIDAY, March 6, 2009

Sports Hobart Hockey Moves to No. 4 in Nation The Hobart College hockey team moved up one spot to No. 4 in this week’s USCHO.com national ranking. The Statesmen defeated then seventh-ranked Manhattanville 3-1 in the ECAC West Tournament semifinal round on Saturday, marking the first time in program history that Hobart defeated the Valiants on their home ice. The win also marked Head Coach Mark Taylor’s program-record 129th victory.

The Statesmen will host Neumann for the ECAC West Tournament Championship on March 7 at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 for general admission, and $3 for children under 12 and HWS and Neumann students with a valid ID. Advance sale tickets will be available in Bristol Gym Room 205 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on March 5-6. Credit card orders can be made by calling (315) 781-3077 during sale hours.

Only 900 tickets will be sold.

Hobart used a balanced scoring

attack to get past Manhattanville, as eight different Statesmen recorded a point in the win. Junior forwards Gregory Alberti (Bernardsville, N.J.) and Nick DeCroo (Sarver, Pa.), and sophomore forward Matt Wallace

seventh power-play goal, ranking him fifth in the league in that category.

He also ranks eighth in Division III in goals per game (0.80).

Senior goalkeeper Keith Longo (Milford, Mass.) continues to lead the conference and ranks fourth in the nation in save percentage (.935), after collecting 29 saves vs. the Valiants. He also ranks 17th in the country and second in the ECAC West with a 2.24 goals against average.

Neumann (16-9-2) earned a spot in the championship game after upsetting then eighth-ranked Elmira 2-1 in the other ECAC West Tournament semifinal over the weekend.

Kevin Colton/Photographer The Knights posted a 6-2-0 mark in the month of February, splitting two games against Hobart (Skaneateles, N.Y.) were responsible during that time frame. Fans unable for the goals. DeCroo’s goal was to make it to the Cooler on his ECAC West-leading 20th of the Saturday can listen to the game season, putting him in a tie for ninth live on WEOS-FM (89.7) or follow on Hobart’s single season list. The along online with live stats. tally was also DeCroo’s team-high

Row for Community Carrie Stevens ’12 Herald Contributor On Feb. 18, the Hobart and William Smith Rowing Team participated in their seventh annual “Row for Community” fundraiser.

Since 2003 the teams have raised over $25,000 for the Geneva Community.

Stationed outside the library, the Statesmen and Heron rowers, coxswain, and coaches manned their erg machines for one-hour time sessions. Beforehand, team members solicited cash donations from friends and family members.

In return, each athlete would row for one hour. In addition, as curious students, professors, and other faculty members passed through the area, each had the opportunity

to compete against one, a handful, or all of the rowers in a short race.

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If the challenger beat one of the team members, he or she chose a charity of choice to donate their

money towards. If the athlete was victorious, the cash went towards the Community Engagement Committee, a group in charge of distributing the grants to local organizations.

In past years, the “Row for Community” fundraiser has generated enough money for both small ($1-$150) and large ($151$1500) grants, which have been presented to Geneva Agri-Business Child Development Center, Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakers Community Lunch Program, and the First United Methodist Church Community Lunch Program.

Coney and Barber Garner Liberty League Postseason Honors William Smith College senior guard Latasha Coney (Lyons/ Lyons, N.Y.) and sophomore forward Ashlinn Barber (SpencerVan Etten/Spencer, N.Y.) were among the 16 student-athletes to earn a spot on the 2008-09 All-Liberty League women’s basketball teams.

Selected by the conference’s coaches, Coney earned first team honors, while Barber received honorable mention.

An honorable mention pick in 2007-08, Coney led the Herons in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals this season. She scored 350 points, grabbed 183 rebounds, doled out 114 assists, and made 92 steals (the sixth highest total in Heron history). Coney led the conference and ranked eighth in the nation in steals per game (3.7). She also ranked second in the league in assists per game (4.6), fourth in rebounding average (7.3), and sixth in scoring average (14.0).

Coney, who was named the Liberty League’s Guard of the Week four times this season, scored a career-high 30 points at New Paltz. She posted four double-doubles this year and closed her career with what is believed to be the first triple-double in William Smith history.

At Skidmore on Feb. 21, Coney produced 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists.

A three-year starter, Coney finished her career with 919 points (17th in William Smith history), 497 rebounds (11th), 235 assists (11th), and 186 steals (14th).

Barber played in 22 games this season, starting 16. She led the team in field goal percentage (.475) and was second in scoring (12.0) and rebounding (5.8). Barber ranked fifth in the conference in field goal percentage, 11th in scoring, and 12th in rebounding.

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By Carrie Stevens ’12 Herald Contributor On Feb. 22, the Hobart and William Smith Equestrian Team traveled to the Oxley Equestrian Center at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. This Intercollegiate Horse Show Association show kicked of their spring season in Zone II Region III. The team got right back into the swing of things with several class wins and personal bests. Michelle Badagnani received a first-place ribbon in the Open Equitation over Fences class and a second-place ribbon in the Open Equitation on the Flat class, qualifying her for the Reserve High Point Rider ride-off. Charles Levin was awarded a fourth-place ribbon for his Open Equitation over Fences class. Alix Coursin won a second-place ribbon for the Intermediate Equitation over Fences class, qualifying her for regionals. She was also awarded a

fourth-place ribbon after the Open Equitation on the Flat class. Katie Fink won her Novice Equitation over Fences class. Christie DeLigny won the Intermediate Equitation Flat class, her first win of the year!

Congratulations Christie!

Maya Bogdanow, just returning to the team, was awarded a fifth place ribbon after her Novice Equitation Flat class.

Ellie Milano received a fourth place ribbon for her Advanced WalkTrot-Canter class.

Alie Reindel placed third in her Advanced WalkTrot-Canter class. Allie Duffee won her Beginner Walk-Trot-Canter.

There are only two more regular season horse shows before regionals. Our riders still have a chance to qualify. The team kicked off the season positively!

Estep Nets All-Liberty League Hobart College sophomore guard Rob Estep (West York/York, Pa.) was named to the 2008-09 Men’s Basketball All-Liberty League second team today. Selected by the conference coaches, he moved up to the second team from honorable mention a year ago.

A two-year starter, Estep led the team in scoring (15.7 ppg), free throw shooting (.800), and minutes played (29.2/g). He ranks second in the conference scoring and

free throw shooting. Estep heads into his junior year with 694 points and is on pace to become the 22nd Statesman to score 1,000 career points before the end of the 2009-10 season.

Estep led Hobart in scoring in 10 games this winter, posting a careerhigh 39 points against Union on Jan. 24. The four-time Liberty League Guard of the Week hit double figures in scoring 21 times and netted 20 or more points eight times.

#5 Statesmen Earn 1st Win at #7 Manhattanville

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Twice named the Liberty League Forward of the Week this season, Barber scored a career-high 29 points in a home upset of regular season conference champion Union.

She notched a pair of double-doubles this year, including 15 points and a season-high 13 rebounds against Rensselaer.

William Smith finished the season with a 13-12 overall record.

The Herons finished fifth in the conference with a 7-7 mark.

RYE, N.Y.—The fifth-ranked Hobart College hockey team defeated seventh-ranked Manhattanville 3-1 tonight in the ECAC West Tournament semifinal at the Playland Ice Casino.

This is the first time the Statesmen have defeated the Valiants on their home ice. Hobart improved to 19-5-2 overall, while Manhattanville dropped to 16-4-5 on the season.

The Valiants put the first point on the board just 4 minutes, 49 seconds into the contest, as Derek Lynden put away a rebounded shot. Mickey Lang and Danny Genovese recorded the assists on the power play goal.

The Statesmen evened the game at 1-all 5:12 into the second period thanks to junior forward Gregory Alberti’s (Bernardsville, N.J.) fourth goal of the season. Junior defenseman Dan Miller (Massena, N.Y.) and sophomore forward Christopher Bower (Chevy Chase, Md.) set up the play.

At the 13:55 mark, Hobart sophomore forward Matt Wallace (Skaneateles, N.Y.) netted the goahead goal on a pass from sophomore

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forward Tom Capalbo (Mamaroneck, N.Y.), giving the Statesmen a 2-1 lead to start the final stanza.

Hobart got an insurance tally from junior forward Nick DeCroo (Sarver, Pa.) on a power play 8:32 into the third period. The goal marked DeCroo’s ECAC West-leading 20th of the season, and ties him for ninth on Hobart’s single season list. Senior defensemen Ryan Adler (Piscataway, N.J.) and Andrew Brennan (Milford, Mass.) recorded the helpers.

Manhattanville held a slight 3026 advantage in shots. After letting in the first goal of the game, Hobart senior goalie Keith Longo (Milford, Mass.) held the Valiants scoreless for the remaining 55-plus minutes.

Longo collected 29 saves en route to his 16th win of the season, while Sergiy Sorokolat picked up 23 saves for Manhattanville.

The Statesmen will host Neumann (16-9-2) for the ECAC West Tournament Championship on March 7. The Knights upset top-seeded Elmira 2-1 earlier tonight to earn a spot in the title game.

Current Team Records Hobart Hockey

Sat, March 7th, 2009 Hobart Lacrosse vs Bucknell 1 p.m.

Overall: 19 - 5 - 2 Streak: 1 Win

Hobart Ice Hockey vs Neumann 7 p.m.

Hobart Lacrosse

HWS Sailing at John Jackson/ Graham Hall Team Race

Overall: 3 - 0 Streak: 3 Wins