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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
VOLUME CXXXI ISSUE 10
GENEVA, NY
Yearbook Strapped with $14,000 Debt By Tim Hollinger ’11 Opinions Editor
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HWS Community Gets Vaccinated By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Contributor
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The 2008-2009 Yearbook has gone through multiple editors, accumulated $14,000 in debt, and missed its deadline, but now it’s finished. And despite low orders, sophomore Meredith Ciaccia, who was asked to edit the book during its darkest hour, has high hopes for its future. Early in 2008 the editors of the Echo and Pine yearbook asked
the student governments for $5,000 to expand the book. The Budget Allocation Committee (BAC) had already given them several thousand. The editors planned to make it full color, longer, and to sell more copies. The extra money was granted. “They honestly one-hundred percent believed they could do this … YEARBOOK continued on Page 4
About 700 vaccinations were given Nov. 5 at an H1N1 flu vaccine clinic in Bristol Field House put on by HWS’ Hubbs Health Center and the Ontario County Health Department. The clinic was only for Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ students and staff who meet Centers for Disease Control criteria as target groups, including: any pregnant woman; health care workers, including EMS staff; students of ages 17-24; any caretaker of children under 6 months; and
any adult with chronic illness (such as asthma, diabetes, or any immune-compromised person), according to Hubbs’ H1N1 information web page). The clinic ran from 1 to 5 p.m. According to Betti Green, clinical coordinator for Hubbs Health Center, so many vaccinations were given that at one point during the clinic staff members did not have any more of either vaccine types and had to go get more supplies from HWS continued on Page 3
Campus Safety Rewards Students
Geneva Sets Sail for the Mediterranean
By Karissa Seeberger ’12 Managing Editor
By Edlange Philistin ’12 Herald Contributor
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The founders of the Campus Safety Outreach Program are (from left to right) Investigator Chris Beattie, Sergeant Jeff Luongo, and Officer Dave Quartaro. Mid-October, Campus Safety started their new “Outreach Program”, with the intention of bettering their relationship with students. The initiative aims at informing the students of the services that Campus Safety offers and shedding light on the good things that they do on campus. The master minds behind this program who started formulating ideas before the academic year even started include: Investigator Chris Beattie, the father of it, Sergeant Luongo, and Officer Quartaro. Some students may have noticed this change, particularly those in the library, when they were randomly offered candy while
doing their work. Some students were confused by the random acts of kindness and the light-hearted chattiness of the officers, but in an effort to improve the way students view them, they are building a different relationship, a more symbiotic one. Officer Beattie stated, “We are trying to spark a different connection with the students, get to know them better, and communicate to them all of the services and resources that we provide.” The idea is to ask students simple questions about Campus Safety such as list a few of the services that CAMPUS continued on Page 4
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Geneva’s Chamber of Commerce has a Western Mediterranean Cruise in the works for April 2010; it will be open to the public, where anyone is welcome aboard at an unusually low price As the economy is slowly ridding itself of its precarious state, Geneva, NY’s Chamber of Commerce is in the process of planning a 10-day trip to major European cities. With hopes of getting a good turnout, the Western Mediterranean cruise is being made available to the
public at a bargain price. It all began a series of pitched ideas. Various companies were reaching out to the Chamber, contacting it about their group travels and as result the Chamber decided to go with it. Some of these companies include Citslinc and Chamber Discoveries. Having held some group outings in the past, the Chamber would typically work with Citslinc. Citslinc has “hosted GENEVA continued on Page 2
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GENEVA continued from Page 1 several delegations of American businessmen and women, along with some of our local public officials, to visit China” according to its website. This year, however, the Chamber decided to work with Chamber Discoveries, a company that is at the forefront of providing various traveling opportunities to chambers of commerce in America. It allows for traveling groups to see more sites during these excursions, and as result the Geneva Chamber of Commerce decided to go with that this year. The Chamber is holding the event in order for local Geneva business owners to venture out and meet to new ones overseas. According to Shannon Combs, the Public Relations and Membership Manger, “the trip is taking place to give Chamber members and the community an opportunity to travel and meet other business leaders in different areas.” Despite the fact that the trip will be used to help some of these business owners who are also Chamber members, anyone is welcome to sign up. “It is a unique opportunity that is open to anyone, not just Chamber members.” So what tourist attractions will this “unique opportunity” be visiting? As the embellish brochure states, the stops will be Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Pompeii and Palma respectively. The passengers will also have the opportunity to spend the day at sea, aboard the cruise liner, the Norwegian Jade. The Norwegian Jade is the first of the Norwegian cruise line series to sail year round in Europe. As a “freestyle” vessel,
the typical conventions that are associated with a cruise ship will be abandoned. Instead, passengers will have a choice from 12 international restaurants, onboard activities and entertainment which includes spas and comedy shows. Other highlights of the trip include airfare and transfers, accommodations, a Discovery Program guide, predeparture orientation and travel documents. Altogether, the starting price for this package is $1749. With limited space available, the trip begins April 16, 2010, where members will depart for an overnight flight to Barcelona, the first stop. However because of the capacity control, the rates are reflected in the discounted price. In order to assure the current price, the Chamber urges for people to make their reservations earlier than later since deadline is in the beginning of January 2010. With this being the third excursion that it has held, the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is hoping for a good turnout, since it does make some money from these expeditions depending on the amount of people they are able to send, according Combs. For the first two trips to China, 92 people went in 2007 and 39 just last year. To date, 20 people have already signed up for this one. The Chamber is also hoping to do this again should it get a good crowd of interested people. But for now, with its online multicolored brochure and attached reservation form, it continues to urge everyone to come”Discover and Explore A Western Mediterranean Cruise.”
Canandaigua’s Big Read By Sara Hollingshead ’12 Herald Contributor Wood Library in Canandaigua, N.Y. has done more than just bringing community members together through reading scary stories this past month. With a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Wood Library has participated in The Big Read project as a community revitalizing the role of literacy in American culture. A focus on Edgar Allen Poe has allowed the library to come together throughout the past month and participate in various events while reading and learning about Poe. Events including the kick-off Masquerade Ball, writing workshops, movie screenings, discussions and readings centered on Poe have brought the community of Canandaigua together while celebrating reading. This past Wednesday the library held its final adult event in the Big Read Series, the Wood Library Café: After Dark. The librarians decorated the library’s community room with various Halloween decorations and played music that goes along with Poe’s The Raven. Michelle Caward, citizen of Canandaigua and local actress, read three adapted Poe stories, The Tell Tale Heart, The Black Cat, and The Cask of Amontilado. As a part of The Big Read grant, Wood Library worked with Writers for Literacy in adapting
Poe stories so people of all reading levels can enjoy Poe’s work. Writers for Literacy distribute their adapted stories to local schools and prisons encouraging as many people as possible to read and enjoy them while improving their reading skills. Established in 2006, more than 800 communities across the United States have received the Big Read Grant. The NEA partners with Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest to present the Big Read project. Stated on the NEA’s website, “The Big Read aims to address this crisis squarely and effectively. It provides citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities.” Barbara Henry, the Adult Services Librarian at Wood Library further described the Big Read, “a community will choose an author and book and go with it. Everything you can do, panel discussion, book discussions.” The Wood Library has done previous Big Read events, including a focus on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Jack London’s Call of the Wild. Plans for next year’s month long focus is still being discussed and an author and book has yet to be chosen, though readers are encouraged to still enjoy Poe’s work for time to come.
Rugby Season Report By William McConnell ’12 Herald Contributor The Hobart Lake Trout Rugby Club surged ahead in the New York Rugby League standings this season, ending 2nd overall with a 4-2 record. Considering a disappointing last place finish in Fall 2008, this success story has left most pundits baffled. The Trout took the pitch for the last time on October 31st, playing Hamilton RFC at Hamilton. The mud and rain quickly mingled with the blood, sweat, and miscellaneous bodily fluids of the competitors. Hamilton, undefeated and rarely scored upon this season, went into the second half down 7-0 to the men of Hobart, courtesy of Sophomore Daniel “Uncle Joey” Thomas’ try (a rugby “touchdown”). Despite this promising start, Hamilton was able to scrape together a 15-7 lead by the final whistle.
Few teams on the HWS campus know more about the thrill of victory and agony of defeat. The road to playoffs was long and arduous this season, beginning with a dispiriting loss to Buffalo State on Sep. 20th. From then on the Trout could not be stopped, bulldozing Canisius, Niagara, and Geneseo. A minor hiccup occurred on Oct. 17 when Hobart succumbed to Fredonian advances. The loss has been attributed to the Debate Team’s trip to Toronto on that same weekend. Fortunately, the momentum was regained the following weekend when Hobart aggressively manhandled Le Moyne on Oct. 24 in front of a large audience at their home field: the Seneca Lake RUGBY continued on Page 8
HWS is Goin’ to the Dogs By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Advertising Director
Freddie McKinney How old are you and what breed? I’m four years old and dad calls me a “good old-fashioned American Mutt” What are your favorite toys? Ball! What does your dad do for the Colleges? He teaches this thing called “Geoscience” What can you tell us about Geoscience? There are many different types of rocks. They have different origins and properties. They are not delicious Do you have many dog friends on campus? I like lady-dog visitors. I’ll share my treats with them. Not with guy dogs though.
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Campus Happenings HWS continued from Page 1 the Health Department’s headquarters in Canandaigua. Both nasal sprays and shots were used at the Bristol clinic. The difference between nasal sprays and shots is in what they each contain. Shots, according to the CDC’s H1N1 Vaccine Information Statement, are an inactivated vaccine (vaccine that has killed virus in it) which is injected into the muscle, like the annual flu shot. A nasal spray “contains live viruses. However, the viruses are attenuated (weakened) and cannot cause flu illness,” according to the statement. “The weakened viruses are cold-adapted, which means they are designed to only cause infection at the cooler temperatures found within the nose. The viruses cannot infect the lungs or other areas where warmer temperatures exist.” Since the virus is live, it is not recommended that nose sprays be given to pregnant women, anyone younger than 2 years of age, anyone older than 50 years of age, or anyone with longterm medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, according to the CDC. Both vaccination methods are safe as long as the person receiving them meets the correct conditions, the CDC said. At the Bristol Field House clinic, staff made sure that everything was handled in a well organized manner. Signs were up that explained where to go and the process was quite easy to follow. Immediately upon entering, students stepped up to a table near the entrance and were given the forms they needed to fill out. Then students were sent over to a group of tables where they could fill out these forms and ask questions of staff members who were walking
around the area. When through filling out the forms, which mainly asked for contact information and information on any health conditions they might have, students were sent to another table where forms were taken and evaluated by staff. If the student was the correct age and had no pre-existing health conditions, he or she was eligible for the nose spray. If not, they were given the shot. Eventually, the clinic ran out of nose sprays completely and only gave shots to those who came in. The H1N1 flu vaccine can occasionally cause flu like side effects such as mild fevers, headaches, fainting, and muscle aches. These problems will normally occur soon after receiving the vaccine and last for about one or two days (CDC H1N1 Vaccine Information Statement). Occasionally the H1N1 flu vaccine can cause severe allergic reactions but it is very rare and would usually occur within a few hours of getting the vaccine. Betti Green, Clinical Coordinator for Hubbs, told the Herald that only one woman had mentioned in passing to her the day after getting the vaccine that she thought she had had a small fever but it was gone the next day. No one else has reported any reactions to the vaccine since then. All in all, the H1N1 vaccine clinic was a success because many HWS students and faculty were able to get vaccinated. According to Betti Green, more people turned up to the clinic than the past years’ seasonal influenza clinics Hubbs has sponsored, most likely because there is much more awareness and publicity about H1N1 right now than in years past about seasonal flu.
William Smith Congress Update By Jennifer Hollander ’10 Herald Contributor The class presidents gave an overview on what the cost would be like for the concert; projected dates are between March 26 and 27 or April 2 and 3. The location will still be in Bristol Field House as that will accommodate more people. MGMT will have an approximate cost of $57,750 including the artist’s fee, the agent’s fee and other expenses. Kid Cudi would cost $26,750 when the same fees are taken into account. The class presidents are going to look for funding from other sources including Alumni House and various sponsorships. The votes for having money removed from the excess fund will occur next week so that more people may be involved. The elections for the new executive board are underway. The executive board remains in position for a calendar
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year and not an academic year. This was changed last fall, with the executive board elected in fall 2008 serving only a semester so that in spring 2009 a new executive board would come into place. Thursday the petitions went out for any William Smith student interested in running; eligible students must on campus the full 2010 year, meaning she may not go abroad Spring or Fall of 2010. The petitions are due with 100 signatures by Monday at 3 p.m. Check Student Activities or email wscongress@ hws.edu for more information. Next week Congress will be tabling outside the William Smith Dean’s office in Smith Hall. They will be giving away safety whistles to firstyears, sophomores, and juniors. This will happen Nov. 17 through 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Travalia Translates “Manolito Four-Eyes” By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Contributor
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If you have ever taken a be able to relate to Manolito, class with Professor Caroline who Travalia describes as “a Travalia, then you know that victim who gets picked on by she is not only an energetic, a bully; he has a crush on a girl interesting person, but also in his class who doesn’t care a great teacher. If you have about him; he wears glasses not taken a class with her, [and is] kind of chunky…” here is what you should Manolito’s problems know: Professor Travalia are similar to those of many has been teaching in the other children growing up Spanish department here at and they will find his story the Colleges since 2007. interesting because he faces She speaks Spanish the same issues that they do. with near native fluency Manolito Four-Eyes is (and Italian too!) and is also also full of irony; something an expert in translation. Travalia believes will However, recently she has entertain adults. However, not only been teaching, she when translating the books, has also been working on Travalia had to remove some translating a Spanish book parts which American society series called Manolito Gafotas, deemed inappropriate. or in English, Manolito Four- “[In the English version] Eyes. Manolito speaks in very “[Manolito Four-Eyes] standard English and any is about an eight kind of violence Manolito’s year old boy was taken out. problems are who lives in a Many references similar to those working class to smoking or of many other neighborhood alcohol were also children growing in the suburbs taken out.” up and they will of Madrid. His Travalia find his stor y family doesn’t said that most have a lot of interesting because of the decisions money; they live he faces the same on what to take in a very small issues that they do. out were made apartment. In the by her editor books Manolito tells about his because she has a lot of adventures with his friends at trouble cutting out anything school and his relationship from the original books. with his family at home. “Since I know Manolito “He’s a good kid, with a well and I appreciate his big heart although at times he qualities, it’s hard for me to can be mischievous,” Travalia take those out and change said. “They are unique books, him and the books in general I think, because the language but I have to because [there that is used is very colloquial. are things that] are not It imitates how people really considered acceptable for speak, especially a young the American public. For boy, as opposed to how they example, his mom hits him should speak.” on the head [in the Spanish When asked how she version], but in the English got involved in translating version she gives him these books, Travalia told the lectures.” Herald, “Manolito and I, we As far as her process go way back… When I first for translating these books, started studying Spanish, Travalia said that she would I fell in love with Manolito. dedicate several weeks at a I learned so much from time to Manolito. “I’m not reading the books. Then, in in general a worker that can grad school, I got interested do a little bit here and a little in translation. So, my dream bit there. I need to dedicate was to translate Manolito! myself fully to any one thing. “When I finally met the So that’s how it was with author, she told me that they Manolito. Everything else put had already found a translator, aside, just the translation. He so I was very disappointed. requires my full attention.” But after the first book came There are seven books out, for some reason they in total and Travalia has were looking for another translated books two and person to translate the next three. She hopes to continue one and that’s when the her work on the rest of these author contacted me. I was books and she is even writing very surprised but pleasantly an article about the new, so! It’s perfect for me because American Manolito. “These I know these books very well books mean a lot to me and I and I love them so much!” study translation. As a scholar Manolito Four-Eyes has of translation, you should the humor to enchant young also do some, so, it’s actually children and they will also a perfect fit!”
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Campus Happenings Libertango: Learning the Social Dances By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Contributor
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Libertango members, Melissa Warner ’12 and Emma Luton ’11 (middle) dance the tango in Hirschon Ballroom. If you walk into Scandling on a Thursday evening or a Sunday afternoon, you may hear music drifting down from the second floor. If you follow it up the stairs, you will find a bunch of people on the wood floors outside the Vandervort Room. This group of people will be dancing, and not just any dance! Oh no, it will be Argentine Tango. Libertango is a club on campus whose goal is to “inform and teach Argentine Tango and other social dances to interested students.” You may have seen them do a performance in LAO’s Extravaganza last spring. No dance experience is necessary to join the club, although it can be an advantage if you do have some previous experience. Libertango has regular weekly meetings on Sundays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. on the second floor of Scandling for general tango practice. They also occasionally hold workshops and milongas, or social tango dances, on campus. They have held four so far and are planning to host a themed milonga later in the semester.
Libertango further encourages its members to attend tango classes on weekends held by Geneva Tango, a local organization, above the Smith Opera House. Libertango Club funds pay for a large part of the cost of these classes. Members of the club only have to pay $3 instead of $12 for a class taught by a tango expert. Additionally, Geneva Tango sometimes holds milongas of its own, such as the wonderful Halloween milonga held on Oct. 30. Everyone had a great time and looked incredible as they danced the tango in their Halloween costumes. By going to meetings regularly, attending classes downtown, and participating in milongas, you will learn a lot and improve your tango skills rapidly. You will also have a lot of fun while doing so. Libertango is a very close-knit club with a lot of very kind, friendly people. A common complaint Libertango hears is: “But I can’t dance!” Anyone can dance if they give it a try, so take a chance and join Libertango! You’ll be glad you did.
We Keep the Beat By Kelsey Lee ’12 Herald Contributor On Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m., the Hobart and William Smith Step Dance team, the Hip~NotiQs, hosted a collective of percussive step dancing that could only be described as exhilarating. The idea behind step dancing, or stepping, is that an individual’s body must be used as an instrument to create complicated and resounding rhythms through a mixture of claps and steps. Performing this kind of dance effectively requires incredible synchronicity and self-control. And judging by the rabid enthusiasm of the audience, even the inexperienced observers appreciated the complexity of movement and rhythm these dancers exhibited during the spectacular showing. Admittedly, the show didn’t go off without a hitch entirely, but the few problems that existed were merely technical and were handled very professionally by performers. During the premier performance by Hobart and William Smith’s own Hip~NotiQs, the group showcased a feisty dance number choreographed by Shante Rogers, Akilah Browne, and Morgan Hopkins. Though a tiny and
excusable musical glitch sent a couple audience members into nervous giggles, the dancers did not flinch, but instead carried on with great enthusiasm. The Hip~NotiQs were fun and clearly very adept at what they did, and the choreography and performance were big hits with their devoted audience, some of which elected to stand by the railings just to see them. After our home team’s exciting performance, the teams from other universities were introduced. They did not disappoint. The Black Reign Step Team from Syracuse University demonstrated superhuman quickness and technique and the dancers were flawlessly in sync. Smiling was not really a characteristic of their program, but this did not indicate any lack of enthusiasm. The performers danced with enormous passion, which was tangible and infectious to the audience. This passion was merely dignified. These dancers were step-dancing purists – they did step and only step, but they were spectacular at it and were definitely beloved by their viewers. Tufts University’s Envy BEAT continued on Page 6
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YEARBOOK continued from Page 1 they thought they could complete and sell the book,” says yearbook adviser Kim Kochin. The ambitious editorial team entered a contract with publisher Herff Jones to sell 360 copies, but despite what they considered an extensive advertising campaign, they only sold 124 books. They also attempted to get outside advertising at the height of the recession and only one business responded. Kochin says she was concerned about the production of the book, but remained on the outside during the school year because she felt it was beyond her scope to take over a student publication, “I couldn’t go to someone’s room and tell them they needed to work on the yearbook, or tell them to skip class to work on it.’’ Before the class of ‘09 graduated it was clear the yearbook would not make its deadline. Kochin was forced to step in, “We did our darnedest to get it done.’’ Despite the outside help, the book failed to uphold its contract with the publisher and as a result accumulated $14,000 in debt, which has yet to be paid off. In June of this year, with still no yearbook, Kochin recruited Ciaccia, who had been on staff, and edited her
high school yearbook, to produce the publication. The ‘08-’09 yearbook was completed this month. However, the fate of the yearbook remains to be seen. “A contract for the ‘10- ‘11 yearbook will not be signed until the debt is paid off,’’ says Ciaccia. The yearbook staff plans to ask the student governments, BAC, and departments for help paying off the debt. The staff does not want to see Echo and Pine disappear. “This is a historical document for the school… I’ve been talking to the deans and different departments about what we can do about keeping this going,’’ says Kochin. Yearbook sales have declined across college campuses as the popularity of social networking sites like Facebook has grown. “Rochester Institute of Technology has moved to doing a digital yearbook…that’s something we could do,’’ says Ciaccia. The staff is also considering putting the next two years into one yearbook. “We’ve come out of a long dark period, thank god we have such a committed staff,’’ says Kochin. Ciaccia says she will give the student governments an update on the progress of the yearbook at their joint meeting on Dec. 1.
CAMPUS continued from Page 1 they provide or name a few of the guards. After they answer the questions, they offer them an incentive including “service cards” that include temporary commuter parking passes, safe ride passes, and free lock-out passes. The students’ names are then recorded, with the intention of sending out a mass email in order to hold a forum to get some feedback from those who they have interacted with. They hope to utilize the input from the students to improve, and according to Beattie, “The students have been receptive, and we plan on tweaking the program as the year goes on.” They certainly have not been quiet about the program, with the use of a blow horn and glow sticks to call attention. On Saturday, Oct. 17, Emma Schwarz was walking down Pultney St. and
had an unexpected interaction with some officers. She said, “They approached us in a way that at first made me assume that I was doing something wrong, but they asked us if we had been downtown and then offered us candy, explaining their initiative.” It is apparent that students are going to initially be suspicious of Campus Safety, because it is true that many students believe that they are out the ruin their parties; however, that is what the Outreach Program is all about. “We are trying to raise awareness on campus and trying to get the word out to different groups,” stated Beattie. Campus Safety has many goals for the future. The budget for the program is small, but the idea is big, and thus far it has been successful.
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Opinions Look to the Cookie and South Park By Ben Shabot ’10 Herald Contributor There’s a great South Park episode where the boys are sent to a tolerance camp for being intolerant of Mr. Garrison’s homosexual lifestyle with Mr. Slave. Specifically the boys are upset with the fate of a certain gerbil named Lemmiwinx. The hilarious episode ends with a serious moral: Don’t be intolerant of one another, but at the same time being tolerant does not mean that we need to love one another because that is impossible. I think HWS students should look back to South Park’s morals, and ask themselves: is it OK to poke fun at each other’s race, religion or creed? Racism is still prevalent in America. Last month a white man in South Carolina shot two black children after having an argument with a black neighbor. We can even look back at the Los Angeles riots that occurred in our lifetime, showing that racism has profoundly touched our generation, too. But racism as a whole in America, especially on college campuses, is nowhere close to what it once was, say, in the ’60s. What’s happening now on HWS isn’t about racism, though, it’s more about being politically correct. There are isolated issues in which racism is a problem, but on the whole they are usually just jokes gone bad. I recall my freshman year when someone wrote derogatory sayings on someone’s dry erase board and was punished severely. Overall, however, I think most kids can attest that racism is not a significant problem here. Not significant in the sense that students are very rarely hurt, either physically or emotionally, by racism.
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This is getting out of hand. Take the anonymous writer in the Martini who voiced complaints about people dressing up as Indians on Halloween as “making a joke out of an entire culture.” I could say the same for those who dress up as devils and angels, the most classic of Halloween costumes, as making a mockery of Christian dogma. But that is plain silly, for Halloween is a joke of our entire culture. This is one day out of the whole year where we can dress up as murderers, priests and Indians and not be penalized. If you think South Park’s ideology is flawed, look then to Seinfeld. on which Jerry eats a black and white cookie, hailing it as a symbol of social equality. Regretfully, toward the end of the episode, Jerry has a stomach ache and ends up puking out the cookie. The moral of the story is that most, if not all, are striving for social equality. Yet, it is very tough to accomplish and sometimes people puke black and white cookies up. But where we are now at HWS, I think our black and white cookie is pretty tasty, and those who are complaining about the taste forget how bad black and white cookies used to be.
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Don’t miss out on one of the best meteor showers in years according to NASA. Thurdsday night from 11 PM until Friday morning 4 AM will be the best viewing hours. Be sure to bring blankets and snacks for a viewing on the quad or football field and don’t forget to make a wish.
Letter from the Editor Some people tell me that the Herald has the reputation of being pro-administration and that we are unwilling to print anything that could be termed “controversial.” However, while we are supported by the administration, we are fully willing to call them out on anything we think is unfair to the student body. Even more than that we want YOU to call them out. I am unsure as to how many times I have to say this before the student body gets the message: this is YOUR paper. The Herald is “by and for the students of Hobart and William Smith.” Do you attend the Colleges? Well, congratulations you are now eligible to write for, and be published by, the Herald. I have recently been subjected to the harsh criticism of a contributor. Did it make me angry? No; it made me want to offer him a position as an editor on the paper. I don’t know how I can make myself more available to students who want to voice their greivances over the paper. If you want to speak with me, I’m at every Herald meeting on Tuesdays at 7
p.m. in the Creedon room. Every Wednesday finds me laying out the paper that my fellow students read on Friday. Unfortunately, the sad fact is that those students who do submitand do so consistently, are few and far between. Of that small minority, only a few actually make the effort to come to meetings and try to actively change the paper. I will confess something that I’m not sure you’re aware of: I am incapable of single-handedly producing an entire newspaper. This is the case with every publication on campus; as much time as we commit to our respective publications, it is nothing without the students that find time in their busy schedules to help us. I extend my gratitude to you for all of the hard work you’ve put in. However, to those of you who complain that the paper isn’t “edgy” or “controversial”- guess what, I don’t see any of you at the meetings or even in my email inbox. However, the school year isn’t over yet- there’s still a chance for you to get involved.
I’m Not Laughing By Daphney Etienne ’12 Herald Contributor When I first heard about I felt defeated; I stopped the crew team incident, I was trying to get others to see my confused. I had read about it and side. I realized that there was a immediately wanted to know what problem. Maybe those who didn’t exactly happened. see my side really do not know I found out that one of the about slavery. While I remember guys’ boats had dressed as slaves learning about slavery and the and slave master. A fellow student Holocaust for weeks at school, for thought it was amusing because some it may have been just a 50the coxswain is black, and that minute class. the role reversal You can tell was a genius idea. I just cried. While third-graders that I tried to picture slavery is bad, and I was open to the team thinking convince them, but seeing the other you can’t tell the of costumes, and coming up with sides, I knew that same to 18- to 22that genius idea, it would not be year-olds. and suddenly my I’m not easy to get those saying that the crew confusion turned into sadness. Sad team dressed that who thought that people actually way to intentionally otherwise to see portray slavery, and think that way, and my side. have the audacity to hurt me and many act their thoughts others. But I’d like out. to think of at least one person, who I talked to more students to for at least one second, thought that get their opinions. I got more and it might be troubling considering more responses of people who that slavery is an unfortunate part thought it was screwed up, but still of American history. a joke. This event brought to light I wanted to see the other side, many issues involving racism, the side that didn’t immediately sexism, and homophobia on think of the hundreds of years of campus. The forum and the rally slavery and its lasting impact on addressed these issues that are the United States, the side that faced on this campus. I’m pretty thought of this “joke” simply as a sure they have or will touch at least representation of the hard work one person, to help them realize that goes into crew, the side that that we can’t go living thinking that thought of the team’s costumes just because we didn’t intend to do as those of Roman Slaves, and the something, that makes the outcome side that deemed that boat as the of our actions less serious. one with the best costumes. That RACISM, SEXISM, I just cried. While I was HOMOPHOBIA, ABLEISM…is open to seeing the other sides, I not OK. knew that it would not be easy to That it is screwed up to be get those who thought otherwise insensitive toward others who are to see my side. not like you. How can you tell 18- to 22That we need to educate year-olds that taking hundreds of ourselves, since maybe our parents years of slavery and reducing it to and our teachers never educated a joke or a Halloween costume is us. screwed up. That you need to rent I don’t feel that what the crew Amistad or at least Wikipedia la team did is screwed up because Amistad. I’m black.
Respecting the Opposition By Morgan Williamson ’12 Herald Contributor HWS Writing and Rhetoric the listeners contract, and who Professor Neeta Bhasin and other disrupted the discussion with sponsors held a forum discussion their rude and their close-minded Nov. 5 on the current events going comments. on in Gaza -- specifically the recent Yes, I understand that this bombings of innocent civilians is a very controversial subject and and the blockade that that emotions are on I feel this is why has been erected, not the line when talking we can’t have a allowing anything in or about it. But that conversation like this; out on both the Israeli gives no one the right ever yone is afraid to and Egyptian borders. to be disrespectful, bring it up for fear What I want to especially toward the of being ridiculed or discuss here is that speaker and the hosts hated for expressing while I was at this of this event. I feel this an opinion. event to learn more is why we can’t have a about the Palestinian side of the conversation like this; everyone is issue, there were others whose afraid to bring it up for fear of being seemingly sole purpose was to ridiculed or hated for expressing disrupt and disparage all that the an opinion. speaker, Ted Auerbach, had to say. This school is supposed to What frustrated me about be a place where we can learn and the event was not those who came discuss our beliefs and opinions to represent their opinions about in a safe environment, and yet we what the Palestinians had done to can’t because of this fear. It’s a real Israeli or vice versa. Of those who problem, I believe, not only when did express a more Israeli point of having intellectual discussions at view and were more biased toward events or in class but among peers them, most were actually very and roommates. mature and polite about it. They It just frustrated me so much seemed willing to hear the other that there were people at this event side as well as express theirs. who would not allow themselves to What really got to me was be polite and open to the opinions that there were some who came and beliefs that were different from to the event -- who had been theirs. I hope that in the future specifically stated to be on the we can have a safer environment Palestinian side of this argument where everyone can discuss what -- who had no intention of having bothers them or what they believe an open mind or of following in without ridicule or scorn.
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Arts and Entertainment Dating Site of the Week: PURRsonals.com
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By Liz Witbeck ’10 Herald Contributor
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Being in love can be difficult, especially when your friends do not understand your love. This can often be the case when the object of your affection is your cat. For those of you who spend hours on webcam with your cat, have spent tons of money on rhinestone collars and leather squeak toys, and have even entered pet and owner look-alike contests, there is PURRsonals. The dating website PURRsonals serves to connect those who love cats with one another. Since finding common interests is one of the foundations to starting a new relationship, PURRsonals helps do this through a mutual love of cats. The site includes informational blogs written by moderators and open chat forums, including “Cat Chat”, where discussions can be held. PURRsonals allows for emailing members within the site, as well as video and audio streaming. Members will also receive newsletters including “the latest news on cats”. Best of all, the website is free to join. If this sounds like it is tickling your feline fancy, then head on over to PURRsonals, where you can meet your purrfect match and show off your true purrsonality!
Don’t have time to save the world? Well, you still can save the world with a click of a button and a small donation. Here are 5 sites that are at a small cost to you but possibly life changing for others: 1. FreeRice.com: This site donates 10 grains of rice for every right answer you make from a variety of subjects through the UN World Food Program. 2. BeadsforLife.com: Women in Uganda many of whom have lost their homes, been abused by rebel forces have empowered themselves by making beads that are sold for profit in the US. Perfect gift for your mom, girlfriend or friends. 3. Heifer.org: Looking for holiday present ideas? Gift an animal, water, trees and so much more in your friend or family members name. For larger items you can donate a share if you do not have the money to spend on the whole thing.
Superstitions From Around the World
4. Kiva.org: This site allows you to help fund projects abroad in microloans. From schools to small business you decide where your money will go.
By Liz Witbeck ’10 Herald Contributor
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If black cats and shattered glass are not enough to make somebody stay inside this Friday, take a look at this list of superstitions from other cultures. In Iceland, women will not be seen knitting outdoors during the winter, as it is believed to make the season longer. They bring their needlework indoors instead. In Nigeria, if a man is hit with a broom, he will become unable to have children, unless he retaliates by hitting back with the same broom seven times. In Mongolia, it is seen as bad luck to write in red ink. This superstition stems from an underlying prejudice against the Chinese. In Britain, it is seen as unlucky to pass somebody on your way up or down the stairs. Please make sure the coast is clear before making the long trek up to the third floor of Trinity. In Cyprus, olive oil is not allowed to be brought into the house after the sun goes down. It must stay outside until the morning, or else bad luck will be brought into the home. In Uganda, it is believed that drinking Coca-Cola will prevent pregnancy. This belief has helped perpetuate the idea of American promiscuity, as many Americans drink soda. In China, jiggling your legs is frowned upon, as it is believed it will lead to poverty. Keep the nervous behavior to yourself. In Mexico, it is believed that if you buy red underwear after New Year’s Day, you will have a fabulous sex life in the new year. Remember this for when January comes around. In Australia, it is bad luck to prepare for the future, or tell others about your goals or ambitions. Doing this ensures that the plans unravel and do not go as planned. In Colombia, it is believed that a mother should not take her newly born child outside of the house for the first forty days after they are born, or else the child will become very ill.
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5. Habitat For Humanity: This program is currently running in Geneva. Gifts can fund a box of nails to a roof for a new home globally. Also remember to carry a small amount of change to Saga every once and awhile and help out the people who are working hard to support a cause.
BEAT continued from Page 4 Step Team brought a lighter, more playful approach to stepping. Their performance included a lively skit that allowed their viewers to vote on a little game show with them, called “Who Is The Best Mike?” Each of the dancers wore clothes that represented the various incarnations of Michael Jackson, and the show was complete with a few classic MJ favorites. The performance showcased their stepping skills, but was also fun and entertaining. Team Mannequin came next, from Suny IT. This team intetegrated hip-hop, gymnastics, and a few semi-dangerous stunts into an overall mind-blowing step dance routine. Their performance was met with roaring applause and a standing ovation. Keuka College’s Step Dance Team’s performance finished off the guest team performances. For being new to the stage, their routines were quite impressive as well, and they held their own against the stiff competition. The Hip~NotiQs hosted
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Long Island Iced Tea has always been a mystery to me, what exactly is in it and why does it taste the way it does? As the story goes “Long Island Iced Tea isn’t from New York at all. It first surfaced in the 1920’s in a community called Long Island in Kingsport Tennessee,” according to author JS Moore, “The inventor of it was Old Man Bishop. He passed the recipe on to his son Ransom - who perfected the drink in the 1940’s. This is a fact.”
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The no shame celebrity gossiper, Perez, is back for more with his review of celebrity fashion. This five month old fashion blog focuses on the same celebs his gossip blog focuses on, except hes getting into their fashion business not their personal
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a nicely varied event, complete with alternative forms of dance and even a few musical numbers sang by two exceptionally talented young ladies, Denisse and Jalisa Whitley. Both Denisse’s sweet, clear voice and Jalisa’s strong, rich sound were met with earnest and enthused applause. Also featured were a passionate drum circle performance and an African solo piece choreographed by Isha Bryce, both of which were performed fluidly and with great passion, not to mention great costumes. There is a reason why the Hip~NotiQs have such an illustrious reputation here on campus (and why they were virtually sold out on Saturday night). They are not only immensely talented dancers, but they also put on a great show. So if you are looking to have a good time on a weekend and these stunning steppers are performing, The Herald recommends that you head over to Bartlett Theater and let them show you how well they can keep the beat.
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Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant Another Failed Attempt of Film Adaption By Hannah Semaya ’13 Herald Contributor
Got a question about dating that you need answered? Write me at herald@hws.edu
Dear Voluptuous Vixen, Everybody gets a case of nerves right before sex. For men, this comes in the shape of having to perform like a superstar. For women, this comes in the form of needing to have the body of a superstar. Women are afraid that in the heat of the moment, he will suddenly be turned off by your flabby arms, or extra junk in your trunk, and suddenly not want to have sex with you anymore. Well, that is simply not the case. When your boyfriend is having sex with you, what is going through his mind is how amazing it is to be sharing this moment with you. He is thinking “Damn, she’s hot!” or “I can’t believe I’m about to have sex!” not “The dimples on her thighs are grossing me out”. He is being turned on, not off, by you and your body. Replace your negative thoughts with positive ones about how attractive he finds you, which is one of many reasons you two are together. Be sure to use foreplay as a means of relaxing and letting go of any stress and anxiety that you may have about the situation. Soon you will find yourself saying goodbye to your old insecure self and hello to a fabulous new relationship! Good luck. Sincerely, Doctor Blackwell
Kelly Bazely Sings Her Heart Out By Amy Nimon ’11 Photography Editor Kelly Bazely filled the Scandling café with her passionate piano ballads and confessional love-songs for a full hour on Saturday, November 7. Influences of such musical inspirations as Kerli, Imogen Heap, and Alicia Keys could be traced throughout her slew of Vanessa Carlton-style piano rock tunes. “My latest song was inspired by Imogen Heap,” said Bazely. “I love Imogen.” Bazely’s other musical inspirations of the moment include classical music, the Coraline soundtrack, and what Bazely refers to as “strange, weird music.” Aside from musical influences, Bazely says she is “inspired by life in general…” but “not by boys,” she added, laughing. Bazely finds inspiration in her own soul-searching, finding peace within herself, and “positivity, strong people, tragedy, and nature.” Bazely grew up in Saudi Arabia and currently lives in New York City. She began writing songs at the age of 15 and started learning piano when she was five years old—she hated it. She fell back in love with the instrument later in life when she began song-writing. Bazely also plays the flute. “I was in the high-school marching band,” she confessed, laughing at herself. Bazely first performed for an audience at a coffee shop open-mic night when she was 15. From there she began playing different venues while in college at the University of Kings College, where she studied journalism and photography.
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Dear Liz, I’m not exactly skinny, so whenever my boyfriend and I have sex, I become very self-conscious. Even taking off my clothes has become an embarrassing situation for me. How can I overcome this? Sincerely, Voluptuous Vixen
The Vampire’s assistant had by John C. Reilly (Step Brothers). lofty goals. The movie is an adapta- Although there were concerns tion of the popular Cirque du Freak with him playing this very serious, series written by Darren Shan. creepy role, Reilly surprises with Unfortunately, Cirque du one of the best performances of Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant the film. movie condenses the first three The main fault of the film is books. the length. Fitting three books into The story is choppy, the plot 109 minutes of film forced director nonsensical. Anyone who has read Paul Weitz (American Pie, About a the books is sure to be disappoint- Boy) into compromising the depth ed. Anyone who has not read the of the characters. books is sure to be confused from Willem Defoe (The Boonthe first scene to the climax. dock Saints), Kristen Schaal (Flight It’s a shame that a movie of the Conchords), and Jane Krabased on such fun books with such kowski (30 Rock) all play wonderwonderful actors playing the char- ful characters that have next to no acters came out so terribly. screen time. Newcomer Chris Massoglia The movie was forced and plays the main character, the teen- rushed, and that was its downfall. angst ridden Darren Shan. The film is not all bad. There Shan is forced to become is some intrigue, even a small ata vampire to save his best friend, tempt at making a love interest for Steve. Steve is Darren’s trouble Darren with the long tailed Monmaking but apparently loyal best key Girl, at the Cirque. friend, played by Josh Hutcherson The characters are so good (Zathura). that it’s a shame there wasn’t Darren moves on to a new enough time for all of them to be life, to the Cirque du Freak, a fan- explained further. tastical place with a bearded lady The plot was convoluted, portrayed by Salma Hayek (Saha- which could have been fixed by not ra), a snake boy playedTHE by Patrick trying to cram three books in one HERALD Fugit (Saved!), and Darren’s menmovie. It’s 8 a AD fun film if not a good GENEVA MOVIEPLEX tor Vampire. one. FRIDAY 11/13 2 COL X 5.5” Darren’s mentor is played 2 out of 5 stars.
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She currently works in the photography department at American Express Publishing in New York City. Bazely’s most memorable moment related to music is a talent show she performed in at college. She wrote the song the night before in a sudden burst of inspiration and performed the song the next day. Bazely says every time she writes something new, it’s another memorable experience. She also recalls the day her sister left for a school as a memorable moment, as it was the first time Bazely wrote a song. Currently, Bazely is working on a small demo CD. She isn’t sure what the future holds in terms of her musical career. “I get bored of routine,” Bazely stated. “I like not knowing what is going to come next or who I’ll meet next. I want to play more and get my music out there.” Bazely played her first big show this past summer. “I still get stage fright,” she laughed. To hear more check out Kelly’s page on Myspace Music to hear songs, see live videos and interact with outher fans. Also check back for more information on her upcoming CD.
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Sports Winter Sports Season Preview By Carrie Stevens ’12 Sports Editor
Hobart Basketball With all athletes returning from last year’s campaign, Coach Izzi Metz believes strength of this veteran team will be its maturity. “We have nine players who played a lot of Kevin Colton/Photographer games and a lot of minutes,” Metz started. He further explained that he expects these upperclassmen – especially the two seniors and seven juniors – to play smarter and with more consistency. In addition to the three first-year players, the Statesmen welcome Russ Phillips, a newly appointed assistant coach, to the program. Metz is impressed with Phillips’ enthusiasm, fresh ideas, understanding of the game, and his ability to “relate to the players.” The team’s three captains – seniors Tim Ivory and Sean McHugh, and junior Mark Bruce – will be looked upon to lead their teammates in a positive manner. “All three are tremendous people and each has the respect of the players and the coaching staff. We hope they bring lead by example, as well as providing vocal leadership when needed.” Coach Metz hopes the players’ off-season workouts – consisting of sprints, pick-up games and lifting – will translate into a successful season. He also wants to see plenty of student support during the home games: “Our team feeds off the students’ energy in Bristol Gym; we would love to have a crowd filled with HWS students rockin’ the gym! I can promise our fans they will see an aggressive, up-tempo team that will be fun to watch!” Hobart’s season-opener is on Monday, November 16 against Ithaca College.
Hobart Squash Finishing last season with a 7-12 record, Coach Carol Weymuller believes the team has worked hard for the upcoming season. “Leading up to our official practices, which started October 19, the team had voluntary captains practice sessions.” Headed by seniors Craig Chircop and Alex Khaddar, team members started training for their first matches at the Navy Round Robin Tournament. The two-time Liberty League Coach of the Year hopes to generate support for the squad during its home contests: “I encourage everyone in the HWS and Geneva community to come to these matches and support Hobart Squash!”
William Smith Basketball Looking to redefine their identity, the Herons plan to employ an aggressive, up-tempo playing style during the 2009-2010 season. “We’ve always been about defense, but this year we will be taking more risks and chances,” said Coach Lindsay Drury. Kevin Colton/Photographer She also talked about the players having more freedom on both offense and defense. “They won’t be over-thinking things. We want them to commit 100 percent to a decision.” To help instill this mentality, the coaches have enlisted in the help of Julie Hooper, the team’s lone senior and captain. “She leads by example, she’s a good listener and she knows how to lead,” Drury commented. The Regional Coach of the Year also stressed Hooper’s ability to communicate effectively between the players and the coaches. In December, the squad will travel to Texas to compete in the Concordia Tournament. Drury believes this trip to Austin will not only boost team chemistry, but will also expose the team to different playing styles. “There are different ways of playing the game in different areas of the country,” she explained. “It will be interesting to see how we match up against a team from a different region.” During the offseason, the players worked on improving their athleticism through lifting, sprinting and shooting workouts. And, during some conditioning sessions during the fall, the Herons pushed cars around the track at Boswell Field. Drury says the Liberty League is “wide open” this year, and that the hard work and dedication of each individual will help the team be more successful as a whole. The Herons tip-off against on Sunday, Nov. 15 against Keuka in the Bristol Gym.
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Photo courtesy of: www.facebook.com State Park. This secured Hobart’s first playoff appearance in recorded history. Accounts of the astounding success of Hobart Rugby this year have been varied. Proponents have cited the extraordinary caliber of the players: Senior Phil “Lucky Pierre” Bartolini, for instance, spent last semester honing his jukes on the sand dunes of South Africa. Other players have been critical as well, notably several utility players renowned for their representation on the depth charts and ability to play virtually any of the 15 rugby positions. “I’m pretty much third-string everything,” reports Sophomore Mark “Mikey” McInerney. Heading the squad (about 30 strong this season) is Coach Dave Grahzin. Known fondly as “Coach Rugby” by his players, Grahzin has accrued a vast wealth of rugby knowledge during idle hours between repeat tours in
‘Nam. He has coached the team for the better part of a decade with no end yet in sight. Of course, all of these factors would be rendered moot without commitment. Hobart Ruggers could be spotted no fewer than three days a week on Smith Green, rucking and bursting their way to unrivaled athletic prowess. Many players went the extra mile in attending special Thursday night endurance practices. Out of sheer love of the game, ruggers repeatedly put rugby ahead of club soccer, oppressive homework, and sibling’s birthdays. The Lake Trout now look forward to the Spring season, packed with tournaments and exhibition matches. Now is the time to start playing rugby: there’s a position for everyone except Jesus. Interested parties should email the author at William. mcconnell@hws.edu.
Opening its season with a win over Buffalo State, the Swimming and Diving Team is prepared to tackle the challenging schedule. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) limits the season to 19 weeks and Coach Kelly Kisner knows how crucial off-season training is to expedite the team’s success. “Each individual must prepare herself for the upcoming year; it has a direct correlation to her performance.” The Herons welcome eight first-years to the 2009-2010 squad. A total of 14 underclassmen comprise the 25-person roster, but Kisner has no qualms about the team’s experience. She stressed that class year doesn’t matter in the pool, and that the swimmers compete as one team: “It’s a team sport, and healthy inter-team competition makes everyone better.” The Herons take the pool for the season-opener against Alfred University on Nov. 14.
William Smith Squash Accumulating a 33-28 record over the past three seasons, the Squash Team looks to continue its success during the 2009-2010 season. “We always look forward to playing St. Lawrence and Vassar,” started Head Coach Chip Fishback. “They are the only Liberty League teams that field squads besides us.” With these match-ups in mind, senior captain Emily Hazenberg organized preseason workouts for the team. By the second week of classes, she had set up times for the athletes to play twice a week, Fishback said. In addition to these informal practice sessions, most members were also hitting and practicing on their own. A total of five first-years joined the team for the upcoming season. Fishback believes the seven underclassmen will add depth to the team, especially during the spring semester when juniors leave to study abroad. The Herons hit the road for the first nine matches of the season, but return to Geneva on Feb. 7 for the home opener against Franklin & Marshall.