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Herald By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges
VOLUME CXXXI ISSUE 21
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010
GENEVA, NY
HWS Students Respond to Health Care Bill Means Big Changes to Student Loans By Tim Hollinger ’11 Opinions Editor First year Ben Merber was not excited when the healthcare bill was signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday; numerous other students knew little about what was in the bill, but for the most part, Herons and Statesmen were pleased with the new legislation. Like it or not, if you are an American citizen, provisions in the bill, which include changes to student loans, will affect you. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as the health care bill, was signed into law after over a year of debate, fear, and compromise. The measure includes new benefits, like allowing young people to stay on their parents’ plans until age 26, tightening regulation of insurance companies, and extending medical coverage to more than 30 million uninsured Americans. “I think it could have been better, but it’s a good thing,” says John Goldman, a sophomore majoring economics; he added that he is happy about the changes that will be made to student loans as a result of the bill, many of which are in a companion bill that is expected to pass through the senate. Under the measure, private banks will no longer get fees from
the government for acting as gobetween in loans to low- and middleincome students. This will save the government about $70 billion which would have gone to banks. With the savings, the government plans to increase Pell Grants to needy students and make it easier for workers burdened by student loans to pay them back. “I think the Photo courtesy of: prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com bill is a good thing, but I haven’t been President Obama signs the new health care bill on Tuesday, March 23 after it following it too had been passed in the House of Representatives. close,” said, Kazia Berkley-Cramer not. Merber ’13, who dislikes the long as the amount does not exceed ’13. Confusion is wide spread, the bill bill, says he is “not aware of what’s the price tag of a basic health plan. is more than 2,400 pages long, and in the bill, but knows it will raise But by 2016, the penalty increases contains unexpected provisions like taxes.” to $695 for an uninsured adult, and a new requirement for restaurants The tax code will be used up to $2,085 per household, or 2.5 to list calories on menus. to encourage people to get health percent of income, whichever is A Herald poll taken before care coverage. An adult who does greater. spring break found that 26% of not have health insurance by 2014 The Congressional Budget students polled were following will be penalized $95 or 1 percent HEALTH continued on Page 2 debate over the bill, while 36% were of income, whichever is greater, so
Sankofa to Host Charity Ball By Liz Witbeck ’10 A&E Editor
according to CDC. The number one cause for both groups is accidents such as automobile and motorcycle. Alcohol related deaths are included in that. The national average per 20,000 college students is 1.5 persons. It is a tragic problem that this country is facing. CDC reports that as of 1990 the youth suicide rate has, thankfully, been decreasing.
Sankofa’s annual Charity Ball will take place next weekend. This year’s ball will focus on awarding scholarships to local Geneva youth, as well as raising funds to victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Sankofa, the Black Student Union, has a long standing tradition of hosting a Charity Ball at HWS. The ball raises funds for organizations that promote physical or social improvement. Local and international agencies have been supported through the ball. Past organizations that have been fundraised for through the Charity Ball include the Geneva Theatre Guild, Water for Sudan, and Plan USA. At this year’s ball, Sankofa will present two $500 scholarships to local Geneva high school students. One scholarship is based on merit, the other on community engagement. The scholarships are intended for use in postsecondary education. A silent auction will be held during the event to contribute to the Hope for Haiti Relief Fund. Donations in the form of goods or services may
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Cornell University has dealt with great tragedy in the form of six documented suicides of students as of October 2009.
Cornell University Deals with Tragedy By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Herald Contributor Just an hour away from rainy Geneva lays the bustling city of Ithaca. Normally this is a city where HWS students will occasionally visit as there is an eco-village, a great shopping center, and two Colleges where students may have friends. Recently, one of these colleges, Cornell University, has seen great tragedy. As of October 2009, there have been six documented suicides of Cornell University students. Due to privacy issues, the
potential reasons for the suicides cannot be released to the public at this time, but Cornell is working hard to prevent future suicides. Suicide as a whole claims the lives of tens of thousands individuals per year. In 2005, suicide claimed the lives of 32,637 people according to Center for Disease Control. It is the third leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds and the second leading cause for college students specifically
Campus Happenings
A&E
Opinions
HWS Hosts International Debate
G h os t Wri t e r
Short End of the Stick
Dean Discusses Health Care
Alice I n Won de rla n d
Far From Home But Not Lost
Campus Celebrity: Bob Murphy
Book of t he We e k
Not For Facebook
Terrific Trip to Technos
Spencer Rush Performs
Punish Them, Not Me
Sports Hobart Falls to #2 Syracuse Spring Preview: Hobart Tennis Upcoming Games
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DEALS continued from Page 1 Cornell University has taken an active role in reaching out to students who are feeling depressed and encouraging the entire campus to help those in need. A student advocacy group, Cornell Minds Matter, held a campus wide discussion to address the issue. They invited students, faculty, and staff to discuss the issue. The attendees talked about how to increase awareness about the symptoms of those who exhibit suicidal symptoms. College life is stressful whether one is an Ivy Leaguer or not, so another topic brought up was how to balance academia, extra-curricular activities, and fun. For many students, it is difficult to de-stress or relax with so many responsibilities. Last Wednesday CMM held a fun event on the Arts Quad which is on East Ave. This event consisted of free candy, playdough, and a station to write thank-you notes. CMM hopes to
hold more events or workshops to increase suicide awareness and suicide prevention. The Daily Sun noted in their article detailing the problem that Cornell suffered from no suicides between 2006 and 2008. Overall, Cornell University’s suicide rate is well under the national average. The Herald would like to tell the HWS student body that any student who has frequent thoughts of suicide, is considering attempting it or has attempted it to please seek the proper help. Suicide is a serious problem that should be addressed. There is no shame in asking for help and there will always be someone who is willing to help. The Counseling Center on St. Clair is an excellent resource for students who have been having these problems. Anyone is who is concerned about a friend with respect to depression or suicide should help the person to see a professional.
HOST continued from Page 1 be made to Sankofa in order to be included in the auction. The proceeds collected at the ball will go towards the Haiti fund. The fund provides food, medical supplies, clothing and monetary donations to those
affected by the earthquake. The Sankofa Charity Ball will take place Saturday, April 3 at the Ramada Inn. Formal attire is required. Tickets are $15 for students and are currently on sale at the College Store.
The Class of 2010 has
51 Days Until Graduation
HWS Hosts International Debate By William McConnell ’10 Herald Contributor On April 2 and 3 HWS will host the fourth annual HWS / IDEA Round Robin. A debate tournament founded by Professor Eric Barnes of the HWS Philosophy Department, the Round Robin has developed into a very competitive weekend of debate with an extraordinary international presence. Teams representing four continents will compete this year for a $1000 cash prize as well as specially designed trophies. Notable participants include Oxford (England), Athens (Greece), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Tel Aviv (Israel), Rhodes (South Africa), UIC (South Korea), Yale (USA), and more for a field of 16 in total. Tournament rounds are in the British parliamentary format, meaning that each room contains four two-person teams. Each speaker delivers a seven minute speech on an announced policy issue. Typical college debate tournaments will carry as many as 50 teams. The more intimate scale of the Round Robin is meant to increase the quality of the competition and encourage efficiency. This format has been entirely successful in both regards. This year Sydney (Australia), who is ranked in the top five teams globally for BP debate, will be competing at the Round Robin. As to efficiency, almost all judges and participants over the years have praised the tournament’s execution and organization. International teams will be
treated to many non-debate events during their stay in Geneva. The agenda for this year includes a trip to Niagara Falls, dinner with HWS faculty, a Genevan bar crawl, and a number of other treats. The philosophy of the HWS Debate Team, which orchestrates but does not compete in the tournament, is that the Colleges’ guests should have the very best possible experience. This experience is understood in terms of not only the debating itself but also as far as their impression of HWS, Geneva, and the United States. The HWS / IDEA Round Robin represents more effectively than any other event the Colleges’ commitment to global citizenship. In no other instance do so many students, coaches, and judges from around the world gather on this campus. The Round Robin is an opportunity for HWS to demonstrate its concern with international awareness and involvement, both as an institution and as a community. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend one or more of the debates, all of which are public. Preliminary rounds will be held beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday April 2 in Stern Hall. The final round is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in the Vandervort Room on Saturday April 3. Volunteers should contact the author of this article; additional information is available on the HWS / IDEA website: http://workserver. idebate.org/hwsroundrobin/.
William Congress Update By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Herald Contributor Congress this week began with an update from Jojo, the representative of CAB to WSC. There have been many positive comments about CAB’s new direction; Jojo mentioned the upcoming concert that is being held today. The band SafetySuit will be permorning at the Smith Center for the Arts tonight at 8 p.m. Opening for them is William Smith Student Merrill Amos ’11. Next Saturday a comedian named Lynn Trefgzer will be coming to campus. CAB will be aiding in Relay for Life and is planning many great events for SpringFest. SpringFest will happen April 17-24. Right now they are planning events for Orientation 2010 and fall 2010. Next fall CAB is hoping to host a homecoming dance. They are required to work with Alumni House on this issue if they wish to call it “homecoming.” HWS traditionally has dances in the spring semester so CAB is looking to host a grand event in the fall semester. One event they would like to hold along with the homecoming is a powderpuff
football game. Powderpuff games have the women playing football and the men cheerleading. Ideas were suggested on having class years compete in both football and cheerleading. Alumni House wishes to have homecoming held on the same weekend as fall reunion, but CAB is uncomfortable with that idea; things are still in the planning stage. Jojo requests that anyone interested in helping out CAB should attend the meetings Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Student Activities. Moving up Day will be happening on April 30. Moving up Day is a wonderful tradition that celebrations the moving up of grades by William Smith students. Congress would like to have a new award. The pending name for it is the William Smith Spirit Award. Inspired by the New York Times article, it would go to one woman from each class year that explifies what is deemed the spirit of William Smith.
HEALTH continued from Page 1 Office (CBO) estimates that the bill will save the country money. The non-partisan congressional group says the new legislation will cut the deficit by $138 billion dollars over the coming decade. However, there are new taxes for the wealthiest Americans starting with individuals earning more than $200,000 a year. Drug companies and some medical devices will also be taxed. The taxes will pay for aspects of the legislation like the expansion of Medicaid, the federal-state program for the poor, which will expand to all Americans with an income up to 133% of federal poverty level. Subsidies will also be provided for small businesses to increase coverage. A Gallop Poll released Wednesday shows the bills popularity is growing as people learn what is in it. After the bill was passed, and new stories detailed aspects of the legislation 50% of people polled were enthusiastic or pleased while 42% were angry or disappointed; before
the legislation was passed only 45% of those polled were enthusiastic or pleased. A poll conducted by the Herald found that before the bill’s passage 58% of student supported a mandate that requires all Americans to have health insurance with government funding to provide financial help for those unable to afford it, while 19% disagreed. The creation of the bill had many analysis frustrated and spurred vicious rumors like the existence of “death panels” and jail time for those who do not comply; the bill has nothing about these, or other perceived provisions about government funded abortion coverage. In the days leading up to the bill’s passage, ignorance and fear led some Americans to result to spitting on elected representatives, throwing bricks through congressional offices, using homophobic slurs against openly gay congressmen, and racial slurs against black representatives.
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Campus Happenings Terrific Trip to Technos By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Herald Contributor During the summer, two students from the Colleges will be able to participate in the Technos program. The Technos program is for first years and sophomores only and allows students to travel to Japan. This program is only open to students who have never been to Japan but no experience in the Japanese language or culture is necessary. Last year Sasha Miller ’12 and Morgan Williamson ’12 were able to go on the trip along with Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Neeta Bhasin. They both had a wonderful time and were able to give the Herald their stories. The students from HWS, along with students from other colleges in the U.S and U.K, received a very heartwarming welcome from the Japanese students at Technos College. The Japanese students were very kind to the visitors and eager to practice their English with the visitors. While many of the Japanese students had studied English for quite some time, there were occasionally instances where
it was difficult to explain an English word or phrase. This is usually because when foreign languages are taught, only the literal interpretation is taught. Because all of the students studying abroad in Technos were able to make friends with the Japanese students, these circumstances ended up being humorous. Sasha and Morgan, along with the other Technos program students, took Japanese classes at University. They learned important phrases in the Japanese language that would help them get by. These phrases included “Good morning” and “how are you?” They also learned a bit about Japanese culture through its holidays and customs. Classes on calligraphy were also offered. Sasha and Morgan stayed with host families while in Japan. During the day they not only attended classes but went on trips as well. They visited shrines, the Ghibli museum, and other fun places in Japan. Both of the students had a great time with their host families. The families did not always
Photo courtesy of: Morgan Williamson
In the Summer of 2009, Sasha Miller ‘12 (far left), Morgan Williamson ’12 (second from right), and Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Neeta Bhasin (second from left) travelled to Japan as part of the Technos program. understand English perfectly, and Sasha describes students having to perform charades to get a point across. Morgan explained how one of her hosts had very similar interests to her own; this allowed for her to form a meaningful friendship over the mutual liking of anime. At nights the students were able to explore the country freely. This allowed them to go to places they would have an independent interest
in but would not be able to see if on an academic trip. They traveled around different prefectures of Tokyo with the Technos College students and with all of the students who were studying abroad via Technos. Both Sasha and Morgan had a great time during their trip. They expressed interest to the Herald in traveling to Japan again if they ever got the opportunity.
Dean Addresses Health Care Reform By Rebecca Dennee ’10 Campus Happenings Editor Howard Dean is a man of many titles: physician, former Governor of Vermont, former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) among many others, spoke to the HWS community on Friday night as part of the President’s Forum. Dean’s current projects include Democracy for America (DFA) which he founded in 2004, as well as a consultant for McKenna, Long and Aldridge an international law firm and public policy advisor. He is a frequent contributor on CNBC and many news shows including the Rachel Maddow Show and Hard Ball with Chris Matthews. While Governor of Vermont for six terms from 1991 until 2003, a major accomplishment for Dean was to expand health care to children and pregnant women and provided
almost universal health care for 99% of those groups. In 2004, Dean stepped down from his position as governor to run in the Presidential election. Though he gained strong support in the beginning of his campaign with a strong base of grassroots, he was unsuccessful. His innovative use of the internet provided strength in campaigning and fundraising. He ran strongly in opposition to the war in Iraq and stood out from the other campaigners by taking a strong position and gained activist voters support. With the grassroots momentum he gained he formed Democracy for America. As they describe themselves on their website, DFA is “a grassroots powerhouse working to change our country and the Democratic Party from the bottom-up.” He currently
serves as the senior advisor for the health care campaign. In 2005 as the Chairman of the DNC, Dean focused on the “50 State Strategy” to gain votes in typically conservative states. The strategy proved to be a success in 2006 when Democrats took control of the House and also gained Senate seats that had traditionally gone to the Republican Party. That success continued as the Democratic Party won in the 2008 elections and provided President Obama with the “50 State Strategy” that helped win him the election. In 2009, Dean was succeeded by Tim Kaine, former Governor of Virginia.
Dean graduated from Yale University with a degree in Political Science and received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University. He is married to Dr. Judy Steinberg and they have two children, Anne and Paul.
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Campus Happenings Campus Celebrity: Bob Murphy By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Contributor It is a rare and very welcome experience to meet a person as full of energy and vitality as Bob Murphy. For those of you who do not know him, Murphy is the Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions here at HWS. Older students may remember him as the former Director of Career Services who left HWS for a brief period to work for Carnegie Mellon. When asked about the reasons for his return and move to Admissions, Murphy said, “We had worked very, very, very hard in Career Services, our team. I believe we accomplished a lot, based on any measurement that you might want to have in relation to Career Services. We performed at the very highest level…but it was time for others to come in with other ideas and, perhaps, time for me to go on to another challenge. And that’s what I did. “However, what I didn’t realize was how much Hobart and William Smith had gotten under my skin as it relates to this community. So when I was talking to President Gearan, who is a very persuasive man, it was very easy for me to come back because I was very sad that I left. But he had created a whole new challenge for me. So the whole idea of me being homesick and him creating another great challenge, it was just logical for
me to do it!” HWS is lucky to have him back. Murphy is an adventurous, hard-working man who truly knows what is important in life. When asked what his greatest achievement has been so far, Murphy said, “My family. Not that I’ve contributed that much to my family; but my family all contributes together. But we’re all together after many, many years. Both my sons, my wife, and I are all still friends, the best of friends.” In addition to family life, MurphyhasclimbedMountEverest and a number of other high peaks. During one winter, he went in two dog sleds across the boundary waters in Northern Minnesota and has also gone white water rafting in some of the strongest currents in North America. He also ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Murphy spent twentysix years working for PepsiCo, the final five of which he spent in Turkey, until deciding on a complete career change and going back to graduate school to be able to work in higher education. He is also proud to be an honorary member of the Hobart class of 2006. He has many funny, interesting stories to tell about events in his life, from his many adventures hiking to realizing that he left a price tag attached to
his jacket in the middle of an important interview for his first HWS position. Murphy’s current position in Admissions and Enrollment comes with a number of important responsibilities. Murphy told the Herald, “We have a great team of people here who work very, very hard. So my job, once I receive my objectives from President Gearan, is to develop the strategies that will get us to where he has set down as far as the goals. So I spend a lot of time planning, organizing, and ensuring that the controls are in place to achieve those objectives.” When asked what the most rewarding part of working at HWS has been for him, Murphy said, “I have had a wonderful vantage point [over my years here] in that I would have nine hundred appointments a year. The greatest reward for me is to watch the [students] grow in confidence as they would go through this fabulous journey here…The other rewarding thing is to watch the clarity that starts to come about over four years here. Not even necessarily the clarity on what they want to do in life, although that is great to see, but the clarity of thinking that develops over four years.”
One of the most striking aspects about Bob Murphy is how much he truly loves working here. When asked what his favorite thing is about HWS, he said, “I’ve thought about this over the years and I’ve been asked this question a number of times, [my favorite thing] is the sense of community that exists here. Not only the community with my colleagues, but the community with the faculty, with the students, parents, and with our alums. Also, the Geneva community! So you have this incredible sense of community when you have all of those players involved. It’s an incredible dynamic that I happen to think is one of the greatest strengths that differentiates this institution from others, this sense of community you get. And I don’t think that there will be any person that will disagree with me.”
Opinions Sodexo Workers Get the Short End of the Stick By Josh Sargent ’10 Herald Contributor I’m writing this article because of something a worker told me recently: “We put on a happy face every day, but behind the smiles there’s a lot of pain. We go through this because we love the job, we love working with the students. Everyone complains about their job, but this is different. We (the Sodexo employees) need to be treated fairly.” Not all the Cafe, Saga and Pub employees were willing to discuss the issues that faced them every day. However, the workers that were willing to talk told stories that ranged from frustrating to down-right heartbreaking. This story is still developing. Most of the full-time workers interviewed are paid approximately $7.50 an hour, equal to the Federal minimum wage and $2 beneath the state recognized “living wage,” which is the income level deemed by the State of New York as the absolute minimum someone needs to stay out of poverty. Some workers had been full-time employees for upwards of five years, and still receive that same minimal hourly wage. One said “If I had to take a taxi to work, I’d be losing money every day.” On average, student workers make between 2 and 3 dollars more than their professional, full-time counterparts. Student workers are given four hours shifts with a paid 15 minute break, while Sodexo employees work 6 hours with no break. Beyond the financial problems, they spoke of personal issues as well. Workers are not allowed to carry their cell-phones on the job, and many spoke of situations in which their supervisor threatened to “confiscate” their
personal items if they misbehaved. In one notable instance, a message from a health-care professional was delayed and ultimately misrelated to the employee in question. In another case, calls from a doctor regarding a medical condition were flat-out ignored, and never made it to the worker in question. Supervisors make it such a hassle that some workers have given up using their cell-phone at all, as even receiving a call while at work can result in punishment. “Some of the management is rude, mean. They’ll even swear at you,” said one employee. Another said “I’ve been sexually harassed… but I’m afraid to turn the people in because they are friends with the management, and I could lose my job -- and I love my job, but I just can’t handle the treatment.” When an employee is unable to come to work due to sickness, they are “given the 3rd degree -and (they) sometimes demand we come in anyway.” If a worker finds a replacement, they are generally punished for it. “We’re treated like children,” said one, “they refuse to give us any respect at all.” It is not unusual for responsibilities to expand without any warning. The jobs are also given without description: “When they hire us, they don’t tell us what we’re going to be doing, so they don’t have to be responsible…. over the years, my job has expanded… I now do the work of three people, for the same pay.” A notable example happened before spring break: Workers were told they were coming in for the normal pre-break closing, but were instead forced to stay late and do an extensive, comprehensive clean-up while pesticides were being used
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Students at Binghamton rallied for Sodexo Workers’ rights in Nov. 2008. This month, several other colleges have joined the cause, including: Clark University, Emory University, Loyola University, Whittier College, and Northwestern University. on a cockroach infestation. (I want to stop here and say that a cockroach infestation is nothing to freak out about. I’ve worked in a few kitchens and let me tell you, every restaurant you’ve ever been to in your entire life has, at some point, had cockroaches. You’ve eaten a sandwich that was made on a table that had a cockroach underneath it before, and you’ll do it again, whether or not you ever return to the cafe. The sooner you accept this, the sooner you can grow up. The thing that you should be freaking out about is the fact that people were made to work around products designed to make things die.) As students at one of the finest and most expensive colleges in the country, with some of the most luxurious dorms (free cable?), a fantastic location, and full dining service, shouldn’t we demand
better for the people we employ? Shouldn’t Sodexo, a multi-billion dollar international corporation, a company with a 900 million dollar contract with the US Military, a company that charges more than $3 for a cup of grapes, treat its workers with some modicum of respect? Shouldn’t we, the students who line their pockets with our tuition, demand that they are honest with their workers about their responsibilities, and pay them enough to put food on the table for their families? If you want to learn more, or add a story of your own, email Joshua.sargent@hws.edu. I’m happy to take comments from anyone, management included. My interest is getting the truth about this out because right now, the truth looks pretty ugly.
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Opinions Punish Them, Not Me By Anonymous Herald Contributor I am a student living in Emerson this year exert myself. and I’m sure if you’ve been inside the building I must admit I have a slight fear and mild at all either this semester or last, you are aware trepidation about what climbing up the stairs 2-3 of the graffiti that has been occupying the better times a day will do to my ankle, but I am blatantly part of the elevator walls. I have heard many stressed out about the pain it will cause my other students voice their unhappiness about stomach. I feel twinges of pain simply climbing this repeated vandalism and Res Ed tried to take up the flight of stairs to approach my building, so some steps to end it, such as putting paper inside I can only imagine how I will feel after coming up the elevator as a more constructive outlet for the all four flights. graffiti, but so far no approach has been successful Another related issue is regarding laundry. and the graffiti has persisted. The last time I did my wash while on campus, I As a student of an alternative sexuality I could hardly carry my basket to the elevator; once have been repeatedly offended by the graffiti, I had, it left a lingering stitch of pain in my side. both sexist and homophobic, Once more, I can only imagine written within the elevator and This approach leaves the damage that will be done I must admit to being relieved from carrying my full basket me feeling like I’ve to see that something is finally up four flights of stairs. gone from being being done about this issue; I appreciate the issue however the action being taken, here and fully understand that insulted and attacked the complete elimination of something needs to be done to being punished. use of the elevator, creates an in regards to what has been even larger problem for me. happening with the graffiti in I reside on the top floor of Emerson and 4 the elevator, and ,as I have already stated, I am floors up does not seem to be too terrible to walk, glad to finally see some kind of concrete action however the Monday before Spring Break I finally taking place. However, this approach leaves me and triumphantly completed a five month ordeal feeling like I’ve gone from being insulted and with physical therapy for a severe sprain to my attacked to being punished. I know that options right ankle, which has been giving me pain and regarding this situation are limited, but I don’t discomfort for the duration of this academic year. think this is the appropriate approach if it leaves A lack of physical therapy has not resulted in a lack a student in physical pain when the situation can of pain, but I am at a point where it is manageable be avoided. if I don’t over-exert myself. I am hoping that Res Ed and the Deans will Taking it easy has become even more take into consideration the damage that removing important lately because for the last month I have access to the elevator is doing to one of their been suffering from a mysterious stomach pain, students. I also hope that they can come to an the source of which has not yet been discovered, alternate solution to the issue with the elevator in my upper right quadrant (where several vital graffiti, as this childish behavior I thought college organs are located). As a result I was told to do students would be above needs to stop. several things, one of which is to, again, not over-
Not for Facebook By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Herald Contributor Like many students rushing to class, I will stop in the library to check my email or print something from one of the standing computers. Most students are not there very long; they check email, print something, and leave for the next person. What annoys me, however, are the people who are on Facebook or other non-academic sites on the standing computers. There are plenty of other computers in the library on the first floor alone. On the second and third floor there are also computers open for students to use. You do not need to use the standing computers to check your Facebook, post wall messages, play games or the like. These computers were meant for students who just want to check their email or Blackboard. What makes it worse is when people do this in the time period between classes. At that point there will be about a dozen students wanting to use those computers. You are hogging the computer. And there is a good chance I do not know you so asking you to move makes me look needy. If I do know you, you’ll probably be exasperated with me. If you want to check your Facebook please do not do it on any of the standing computers during busy times. There have been times when several students and I were waiting for a standing computer to print something and the entire time someone had been on Facebook. I will come by at less busy times and there will be people playing games on the standing computers- and there are open computers around. Can we fix this?
Far From Home But Not Lost By Erin Meehan ’12 Herald Contributor Last spring when I was accepted into the Rome, Italy Study Abroad program for the spring semester I was filled with excitement. Rome was the ideal place to study abroad, the city is filled with history and a new culture surrounded around eating, drinking and enjoying friends seemed ideal. As the summer progressed into fall I began to really wonder if I could live in a completely foreign place with new people (all from HWS though) with only knowing one semester of Italian. Not to mention a track record of being horrible at languages. However, I was excited that the thirty students all seemed great and even included some of my closest friends. Professors Stan and Pat Mathews, who were running the program, also seemed to have the same goals for the trip as myself. These being have the time of your life, learn about art and art history, and completely immerse yourself in another country. I assumed Rome would have all the amenities I need considering it is a large metropolitan city. Most importantly this included Starbucks or simply normal American coffee, usually fairly large and filled with half and half and Splenda. I was abruptly surprised when “to go” was not in the Italian vocabulary, nor was typical American coffee. If you go into a café in Rome and ask for a coffee you will receive a very tiny tea like cup filled with a shot of deep brown thick liquid also known in America as espresso, which after drinking makes one feel as though they had drank battery acid. Some places do have Café Americano, which is espresso slightly watered down. Something tells me Italians would be very disturbed to learn of Dunkin Donuts blueberry coffee. Running along the street is another no-no unless you want to end up with a sprained ankle, baffled looks and stopping every few feet to make sure a vespa does not hit you. Dinner is always at 8 p.m. as well. At school I eat at six and I am embarrassed to say that, at times, I have been there at 5:30 p.m.
when SAGA first opens. Waiting till eight is painful and rarely done in our apartment except when we go out to eat. Some restaurants even refuse to serve dinner prior to eight. All of the cultural differences were understood through trial and error but after the first week or so I didn’t notice the inconvenience of when I first arrived. I am at about the half way mark of my trip and for all of Rome’s strange quirks, going abroad is worth being uncomfortable and testing yourself. In Geneva, New York especially in the dark winter months, most days seemed to blur together class, homework and sleeping. However, whenIreturnIwilldefinitely appreciate the convince of SAGA and the Café. Cooking is not something I am very skilled at in America. When all the directions are written in a foreign language this usually results in even greater disaster. I have become close with other students I previously would have hardly acknowledged in Scandling Center. I now know that when living on your own toilette paper is a very valuable commodity as well as refrigerator space. Public transportation is not fun but necessary. I now know the map and streets in Rome better than my hometown, but still find myself getting lost. What is great about a city with a lot of monuments and ruins is if you walk in one direction you will see something familiar from the History Channel. Lastly one of the greatest features of our trip has been Professors Pat and Stan Mathews. Being an English major, I was nervous about taking all art courses including and intense architecture drawing course. They have gone out of their way to know each student and Stan is very patient with my artistic skills. Besides Italian I take every course with either one or both of them. These classes are generally three hours and never involve a classroom. Instead the destination changes each day: usually a museum in which my hand and eyes are sore from writing down information they provide and looking- I would think- intelligently
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HWS students stand on The Spanish Steps, or Piazza di Spagna, in Rome, Italy during their semester abroad. at the works. Many days after Italian class I can be completely exhausted but who else can say I viewed a masterpiece today, ate the best gelato in the world and got lost in Villa Borghese for two hours. Stan and Pat however seem to have endless energy which either stems from there immense passion for art and teaching or numerous shots of espresso! Stan is constantly taking pictures documenting every moment of the trip for us knowing, like a parent, that every time we moan and groan the pictures are going to be the most valuable keepsakes of our trip. Our group dinners at the restaurant associated with our Italian school or on our field trips are my favorite meals. They have gone out of their way to visit every apartment. Even ours, which is the farthest away and was cold and rainy the night they came. However, it was Stan’s birthday so we decorated purchased molto vino and played the post-it game. I am not ashamed to say it may have been my favorite night here so far. There are times when living here can be absolutely frustrating. Limited internet of only one hundred hours means I am only able to view perezhilton.com once a week. No TV can sometimes be annoying especially when you just
want to know the weather or watch the Olympics. Nevertheless, the girls in our apartment would not be so close if we did not spend every night sitting around the dinner table laughing and exchanging stories. I have learned more about this city then any other in my life in just three months. Rome is a unique place filled with simultaneity and contradictions but that is what makes it great. There are ruins standing next to McDonalds, which is not exactly ideal but amazing in many ways. The Romans have managed to be a modern city while maintaining their ancient roots. They enjoy having fun eating and drinking but are able to remain extremely fit and healthy. I have never seen people express emotion as strongly as the citizens of this country. In the same piazza a man will be screaming at a taxi driver while a couple is passionately kissing. Organization and punctuality are not priorities; however they have managed to create some of the most advanced water systems and buildings known to man. After a month of comparing, I have accepted Italy for what it is. However, sitting in a park on a Saturday afternoon in late February while children enjoy gelato and play soccer makes it impossible to complain.
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Book of the Week:
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Contributor The Memory Keeper’s Daughter is author Kim Edwards’ first novel, and it certainly is impressive. Spanning decades in the lives of her characters, Edwards manages to hold onto the reader’s interest throughout the story. The plot follows the consequences of one decision that changed the lives of all the characters in the book. There is not only a focus on character relationships but also on the fight for the rights of the developmentally disabled in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The story begins in 1964 when Doctor David Henry’s wife Norah goes into labor during bad weather and he is forced to deliver his child with only his nurse, Caroline Gill, by his side. Norah gives birth to a healthy son and, to the astonishment of both as they had not known that Norah was pregnant with twins, a daughter. David looks at his daughter and realizes that she has Down Syndrome. In the moments where Norah is still unconscious, David remembers his own sister, who had a heart condition, and all the pain her early death caused his family. David is afraid that his daughter’s condition will make his family unable to live out the happy future they had envisioned and, in an attempt to spare his wife all the pain he imagines, he gives his newly born daughter to
Caroline and tells her to bring the child to an institution nearby for mentally handicapped children. Caroline has been in love with David for quite a while, so she does as he asks her. However, upon seeing the conditions of the institution, she cannot bring herself to leave the baby there. Instead, she decides to keep the baby and raise it herself. She leaves town with the child, whom she names Phoebe after remembering the names Norah had told her she preferred for girls. Back in the birthing room, David lies to his wife when she wakes up, telling her that their daughter died when she was born. The story follows the effects that this one decision, sending Phoebe away and pretending that she has died, has on David’s family and Caroline’s life. David is the only one who knows Phoebe’s true fate and this secret creates a distance between himself, Norah, and their son, Paul. David throws himself into photography, spending hours in a dark room. Norah grieves constantly for the daughter she believes has died. Paul grows up without siblings and between two parents at odds, for reasons that no one, except David, truly understands. Caroline eventually finds family in the people she meets in her new town and raises
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Phoebe, who grows to be a happy, healthy child. Caroline also befriends other women with disabled children in the area and, together, they fight for their children’s right to attend public school. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter strongly illustrates the catastrophic effects a secret as large as this can have upon a family, as well as the difference between happiness and perfection. The book’s focus on society’s perceptions of the developmentally disabled in the 1960’s and 1970’s also creates a vivid picture of a time when the rights of these people were generally not recognized. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter is an intense book that will make you feel as though you are living the character’s lives right alongside them.
“A Man and his Guitar” Spencer Rush Performs By Will Abbott ’13 Herald Contributor
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If you missed out on the HWS CAB sponsored live show this last saturday - you’re clearly a fool. Spencer Rush, talented singer and song writer from Greenville, SC, graced the HWS campus with a quietly confident demeanor and a hell of a show. Rush sounds like a heavenly mix of Jason Mraz and Dave Matthews with a southern tint as he sported an acoustic/electric hybrid guitar and rocked some serious plaid. He had a genuine approach to the underpopulated crowd as he asked for song requests; ranging from golden oldies to contemporary classics. My buddy shouted, “play some Dave!” - and he did just that - because as we know, every bro loves some Dave Matthews Band. His musical knowledge was extensive as we
sang along to James Taylor’s ‘Fire and Rain’ followed by Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad Romance’. Rush and the crowd alternated the Gaga-pattened “Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah, roma-roma-ma”, which left us laughing add involved.” Rush was a crowd pleaser - and he definitely pleased. Rush has just recently released an EP on iTunes (entitled Spencer Rush - EP) and played some creative Greenville originals. They were musical and heartfelt - the EP is just a teaser of what a full album could be. If you care to try him out, I suggest “How Many Ways” or “Good Times and the Bad”. If HWS Cab keeps providing us with shows on par with Spencer Rush, I urge more students to attend, as he provided the HWSnation with a great show.
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Arts and Entertainment Alice in Wonderland: Not That Wonderful By Hannah Semaya ’13 Herald Contributor
Alice in Wonderland opened to a lot of high expectations. The film offers not an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s story of Alice finding her way to wonderland, but a continuation. The movie is presented in beautiful 3D with dazzling effects. Unfortunately the film’s plot is not nearly as well presented as the effects. Alice in Wonderland is a very pretty, very entertaining movie that lacks soul. Alice, played by Mia Wasikowa (Defiance), is introduced as a quietly rebellious girl. She is not very enthused over the news that her wan boyfriend plans to propose to her- or the fact that everyone expects her to say yes. She is saved from making a decision when the White Rabbit, voiced by Michael Sheen (“30 Rock”, Frost/Nixon) whisks Alice off to Wonderland. The story begins to get a little more familiar here, as the familiar descent down the rabbit hole leads to a world where apparently
she had visited before, a long time ago. Tim Burton (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) directs a fantastic cast of big names. Frequent collaborators Johnny Depp (Pubic Enemies, Pirates of the Caribean) and Helena Bonham Carter (Corpse Bride, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) are present as the Mad Hatter and Red Queen respectively. Also present are Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married) as the White Queen, Stephen Fry (V for Vendetta) voicing the Cheshire Cat, and Alan Rickman (Die Hard, Harry Potter) voicing the Blue Caterpillar. The actors are all very good, but also led to a lot of the focus of the film being taken away from Alice herself. Alice in Wonderland is a gamble to see. There are reasons to enjoy it, but there is also a possibility you will walk out of the theater disappointed. Wonderland has never looked as magical as in Burton’s world. Depp portrays a very mad hatter beautifully. It’s unfortunate that the least impressive parts of the film are Alice and the plot.
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Ghost Writer: A Chilling, Thrilling Drama By Hannah Semaya ’13 Herald Contributor
Ghost Writer is hard to classify. It’s a political thriller, drama and mystery all drawn into one. The main character himself is never even named, referred to in the credits only as “The Ghost”. The ghost referred to in both the title and the credits is not an actual ghost in the vein of Ghostbusters or Casper, but as a ‘ghost writer’ finishing the autobiography of Britain’s former prime-minister where the former author left off. The previous author had died under somewhat mysterious circumstances, which the new ghost ends up discovering. The film starts off fast, and then slows down into a suspenseful, successful thriller. Roman Polanski (Chinatown, The Pianist) directs a great cast, attending to every detail. Ewan McGregor (The Men Who Stare at Goats, Big Fish) stars as The Ghost. His performance is wonderfully paranoid, leading
the audience to share every suspicion he has. Pierce Brosnan (Remember Me, GoldenEye) is the enigmatic former prime minister, hiding more than one secret from both the public and his wife, played by Olivia Williams (“Dollhouse”). Everything comes to a very surprising finish that leaves the audience guessing until the last moment. Ghost Writer works in all the genres it sets out to join. The only problem is with the mystery set out in the plot because every bit of action is so slow, so suspenseful, nothing is spelled out for the audience. It is not clear what the real mystery is until the last few minutes. The revelation, when it finally comes, comes very fast, and leaves little time for the information to be absorbed. Even after the fantastic twist is revealed, the audience is not sure what to expect. Polanski certainly keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, but some times he does it better than others. 4/5 stars
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Spring Fever As the weather gets nicer and you are stuck in class dreaming of hanging out with friends on the quad playing frisbee or tanning this fun and fruity cocktail will make the wait so much sweeter. It can be made both with alcohol or without whichever you choose. Make extras for your friends to share as you enjoy the nice weather out on the quad. Ingredients: 0.75 oz Lemon juice 2.0 oz Blood Orange juice 1.5 oz Pineapple Juice 0.75 oz Mango juice Preparation: Mix together with crushed ice in a glass and garnish with mint leaves. 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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Sports Spring Sports Preview: Hobart Tennis By Cory Andrews ‘12 Herald Contributor
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Max Silberlicht ’10 made 23 saves against Syracuse on Tuesday night in a 8-9 loss in overtime.
Hobart Falls to #2 Syracuse By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Sports Editor
With close to 2,000 fans in attendance on a rainy, 37 degree night, the Hobart Statesmen nearly nixed Syracuse’s two-game win streak, but ultimately fell to the Orange, 9-8 in overtime. Hobart (2-4) immediately took control of the contest, netting four unanswered goals in the second quarter. At the break, the Statesmen led, 5-2. But the Orange constructed a comeback, scoring two goals in the third quarter and four in the
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fourth. Down 7-8 with 1:04 left in regulation, sophomore attackman Chris Pedersen scored what would be Hobart’s last goal of the contest to send the game into overtime. The second-ranked Syracuse survived thanks to junior Stephen Keough’s goal with 43 seconds left in overtime. Hobart senior goalie Max Silberlicht recorded a careerhigh 23 saves. On March 27, the Statesmen face off against Fairfield.
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HWS continues construction on Boswell Field; the project is expected to be completed in the Fall. Look for an update on this project in a future edition of the Herald.
Kevin Bates ’12 earned a 6-1, 6-3 win over Alex Magill at No. 5, in one of only two singles matches that was decided in two sets against Rochester on Tuesday, March 23. Next up in the Spring Sports Preview spotlight is the Hobart Tennis team. Head Coach Carol Weymuller, who has been leading the Statesmen since 1995, says she expects to be competitive in the upcoming season, “We expect to be very competitive with St. Lawrence this season and to close the gap between us and power houses Vassar and Skidmore.” Part of this expectation comes from the team’s youthful experience. According to Coach Weymuller, there are “two first years and three sophomores expected to challenge for starting positions this season.” Matt Chin ‘11 expressed similar sentiments, commenting on the benefit of the added new talent. “We have always had a lot of depth,” said Chin, “[and] we’re still young, but one year older.” Matt Hursh ‘12 agreed, stating, “We’re a young team, but it will help to have the experience of last year under our belt.” The Statesmen have been
working hard in the off-season, and have instituted a round-robin style match play to give the men more experience. Hursh told The Herald that the hope is “this will give the guys experience in close, important matches which will hopefully translate into more wins once the season starts.” Also adding another dimension to their game plan is the Statesmen’s doubles play. Chin emphasized the importance of setting the tone of the match with early wins in doubles, and commented that, “ Some obvious doubles tandems are starting to emerge, and it’s important to get people who play well together.” And despite losing some team members from last season, Hursh remains optimistic about the upcoming tests, “We lost a couple key guys, but I think we’ll be able to replace them by focusing, working hard and doing what we have to do on court. All the guys are really looking forward to getting things started and competing this year.”
Upcoming Games Friday, March 26 William Smith Tennis vs. St. Lawrence 3:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb.26 Hobart Tennis vs. St. Lawrence 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 Hobart Rowing at Ithaca 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 27 William Smith Rowing at Ithaca 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 27 Hobart Lacrosse at Fairfield 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 William Smith Tennis vs. TCNJ 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 William Smith Lacrosse vs. Geneseo 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 27 Hobart Tennis vs. TCNJ 4:30 p.m.
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