October 21 2011

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

VOLUME CXXXIII ISSUE 4

GENEVA, NY

Food, Fun and Football Scheduled for Homecoming

By Jessica Lynn ‘14 Herald Contributor

Photo courtesy of Gabby Perez

Hobart and William Smith’s NARAL members presents protest signs at SlutWalk NYC.

NARAL Attends SlutWalk NYC

By Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributor

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications

Hobart and William Smith students, alumni, alumnae and parents pack the stadium of Boswell Field for last year’s homecoming football game.

Strapped for ideas on what to do with your family this weekend? Look no further than the Saturday activities of the Second Annual Homecoming Celebration.

The festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with the “State of the Colleges” Address in the Vandervort Room, located on the second floor of Scandling center. During this event, President Mark D. Gearan will update members of the HWS community, including alumni, current students and parents, on the current campus happenings. Attendees will also gain insight into what President Gearan has planned for the College’s future.

Tailgating is quickly becoming a beloved tradition at HWS, and “the Barnburner” tailgate lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Barn parking lot is a new spin on the popular

pastime. The all-important burgers and hot dogs will be served, and after everyone enjoys their food, they can also participate in various activities. Students, families, faculty, staff and alums are welcome. Students get in free with their HWS student ID. While the Barnburner is in full swing, the annual Fall National soapbox derby race, sponsored by Hobart Student Government, will kick off at noon. Watch your favorite team race down Winn-Seeley hill and try to keep their dignity in tact in this 40-year tradition.

In past years, the event was exclusive to Hobart students as well as faculty, staff and alums, but for the first time, William Smith students are welcome to submit cars and

On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 4,000 people marched the streets of New York City to put an end to victim blaming.

This was the first year NYC hosted a SlutWalk, a protest march that began in Toronto on April 3, 2011 in response to a Toronto police officer’s suggestion that women should refrain from wearing slutty clothing to remain safe.

NYC planned to host the SlutWalk even before multiple reports came through to Brooklyn police that women

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were getting sexually assaulted. Similar to the way Toronto forces responded, these Brooklyn women received blameful comments about their dress. The city of New York, and people in surrounding areas like our students at Hobart and William Smith, came together to protest against this act of victim blaming.

The HWS chapter of NARAL, a pro-choice organization, sponsored five students to attend the event in NYC. The group stayed at a hotel

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Opus, Geneva’s Espresso and Wine Bar, Celebrates One-Year Anniversar y

By Emma Stratigos ‘12 Herald Contributor Opus, Geneva’s espresso and wine bar, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Sept. 21.

A lot has changed for the small business in the year since it filled the space on Exchange Street that was formerly occupied by the Coffee House.

For one, Opus has just extended their hours to include Thursday through Saturday evenings. A menu of appetizers, including seafood like a raw oyster bar, will be served on these days between 5 and 8 p.m., with the possibility of extending until 9 p.m. on some nights. Beer and wine have been incorporated into the menu too.

“I try to use as many local wines as possible,” said Heather Tompkins, co-owner of Opus with Chelsey Madia. Along with New York wines, Opus also features various European labels. “French style wines pair better with food, especially the type of food we are making,” explained Tompkins. She hopes to change the menu weekly in order to keep the wine and beer selections fresh.

In the past year, Opus has expanded, opening another location at Fox Run Winery on Seneca Lake.

Until Dec. 1, the winery features a café, which offers the same lunch menu that can be found here in

Geneva.

Tompkins explained that Opus is a venue that aims solidify its identity as an espresso and wine bar and wishes to distance itself from the coffee house atmosphere.

She expressed a hope to create a “funky, relaxing environment,” with more of a restaurant feel.

Looking ahead to the future, Opus has hopes of Photo courtesy of Opus Espresso and Wine Bar opening in more locations around Now starting its second year of business, Opus Espresso the Geneva area and Wine Bar has become a community favorite. that will have a OPUS continued on Page 2

Campus Happenings

A&E

Opinions

Take Back the Night

Ben Fol ds Conc e r t

E xpl ori ng ‘ M us l i m Je s us ’

Campus Safety Cracks Down

O’Brien, L ubi n P e r f r om

E l us i v e Cons e r v a t i s m

Debate Team Cruises

Advice Fr om D r. Bl a c kwe l l

Pre-Business Advising

Sports Defying Expectations Statesmen Earn Bronze Current Records

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“The introduction speech identified where assistance would be located during the event.”

These people included volunteers in red shirts, organizers with armbands and crisis specialists with headbands.

The police were also located on the sidelines to serve as protective guides for the Photo courtesy of NY Magazine marchers.

In Union Sqaure, NARAL members “It was protest alongside their peers. empowering to bring people to this in Brooklyn and met up with two alums on the day of the event that had never seen such walk. The morning welcomed a thing before,” she said. “I liked rain, but the sky opened up and seeing their positive responses.” the sun shone through for the She also commented on the entire duration of the march. eccentricities of the event.

The large group did a full loop, There were two people riding beginning and ending at Union bikes with portable strip poles attached, and several people Square.

Gabby Perez ‘11, a took their shifts off while student protester, said that walking.

The news coverage of the the event exceeded her initial event was widespread. NY expectations. “It was amazing Magazine, the Huffington Post, to be a part of something so CBS News and NBC News huge,” she said. The walk was featured the HWS protesters especially powerful because both on television and in online people were joining from all slideshows. over, including shops and It is uncertain if NYC will sidewalks. Perez observed host another SlutWalk next that participants were very year.

Perez anticipates that passionate about the need to the city will focus more on end victim blaming. implementing a strategy to It was clear to Perez that the support women’s choices. “The city prepared well for the event. city will look at future steps.”

“It was so organized,” she said.

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At 1 p.m., dress up in your best Hobart gear and head down to Boswell Field to watch the Statesmen take on Merchant Marine Academy in the Homecoming game. Not a football fan? You can still get your sports pride fix by watching the William Smith soccer team take on Union College on Cozzens Field at 2 p.m.

To finish out the celebratory day, HWS Campus Activities Board is hosting the annual CABaret

Goes Pink! in the Vandervort room.

This event will include student performances and as a special guest, Jared Campbell, a professional artist that will be emceeing for the night.

Following CABaret, make sure to wear your pinkest duds, as the Pink Tie Affair will begin. A dance party and pink dessert reception, the Pink Tie Affair is open to anyone in the HWS community, and it aims to support the Breast Cancer Awareness cause.

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Opus still does not advertize its services, relying solely on word of mouth. “We are grateful for business; we have a great demographic,” said Tompkins, citing a steady flow of students, locals and tourists alike.

Tompkins says October is the busiest time for Opus: “We are in prime season right now.”

Opus will be accepting reservations for Homecoming and Parents’ Weekend.

William Smith Women Take Back The Night

By Courtney Aquadro ‘15 Herald Contributor According to national statistics, there are roughly 213,000 sexual assaults against women every year.

This number does not take into consideration the instances that go unreported. With these acts of violence in mind, it is clear women can experience fear, especially when walking alone at night.

In an effort of reclamation, the William Smith Women’s Collective held its annual Take Back the Night (TBTN) march on Tuesday, Oct. 18. This annual event began in 1975 in Philadelphia, Pa. after a young women was stabbed while walking home alone. Although the march has represented different causes through its evolution, in recent years it has once again become a symbol for ending sexual violence of any sort. Rape centers, colleges and universities across the country have sponsored events related to TBTN. At 7:30 p.m., William Smith women were invited to congregate on

the lawn in front of Smith Hall. From there, the group of 50 marched and chanted around campus and through the city of Geneva. Walking past academic buildings, student dorms and bars and restaurants downtown, women lay white carnations at areas where sexual assaults have occurred.

A little after 9 p.m., a candlelight vigil occurred on the steps of Coxe Hall. Hobart men were invited to attend this portion of the event. Men are not allowed to march alongside the women because the march generates a sense of female pride and confidence.

At the candlelight vigil, attendees shared stories of sexual assault.

“I was surprised how many people are affected by sexual assault,” said Laura Alexander ‘14. “This was my first year participating, and I feel like everyone who attended got something out of it. I will definitely march again next year.”

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Campus Happenings Campus Safety Cracks Down On Rowdy Minors With New Hires

By Sarah Buckleitner ‘14 Herald Contributor At Hobart and William and Smith Colleges, the jingle of keys on a Friday night is enough to make any minor’s heart skip a beat.

The sound wracks students’ nerves even more this semester with the hire of new campus safety officers whose numbers bring the HWS security team back to full force for the first time in two years.

Although Campus Safety denies any change in the way it handles underage drinking, many students feel that officers have become stricter.

“Last year it seemed like Campus Safety didn’t care much about minors drinking unless they were being unsafe. Now I keep hearing about students getting written up for the tiniest things,” said one disgruntled senior who didn’t wish to reveal her identity.

Brian Magee, the area coordinator for Sherrill Hall and several on-campus houses, says he can’t speak to past years as he wasn’t present, but he described the way in which Campus Safety deals with minors and alcohol as “full force.”

Just because a student is documented in an incident report, meaning Campus Safety officers write down his or her name, doesn’t mean that he or she will get in trouble. Most of the time, officers take names solely to paint a picture of the incident for Res. Ed. staff and the Committee of Standards, who decide the consequences of misbehaving students’ actions.

However, students don’t buy this. “If your name is even in a report, it means that you’ve been around alcohol. And with the way they’re interpreting the rules now, that means you’ve got at least a level zero,” said the aforementioned senior.

The points system at Hobart and William Smith ensures that students who may have substance addiction problems are headed off quickly; all students start off at level negative-one; after their first misconduct, the student must attend an alcohol seminar.

Some students attribute strict policies to inexperience. “They [new security and staff] don’t

Sexual Assault Response Team Formed

have the ability to encourage good morals in students while not sticking too hard to the rules,” said Derek Weiss ‘12. “They don’t know the ways of the school yet.”

Jeff Luongo, a lieutenant for Campus Safety, said that security is not cracking down harder on students now. “It’s the fact that we were short staffed,” he explained. “We’ve finally got a full staff.”

Luongo wishes students would understand that security isn’t “trained to bust people,” but that it’s their responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone on campus; it becomes a liability when Campus Safety turns their backs on underage drinking. “We understand that it sucks to have campus safety in your rooms, but we always try to be nice and give proactive advice.”

Luongo stresses the importance of students making smart decisions.

“If you’re under 21, you shouldn’t be drinking, and if you walk into a room and they’re playing pong, leave.

Be smart.”

Most students agree that this is solid advice,

members to serve as advocates for survivors,” Dean Streeter said. “Process advisors [will] assist students who are engaged in the sexual misconduct adjudication process.”

These volunteers are committed to serving the HWS community. They are motivated by the desire to help others and be an available resource to those in need. The S.A.R.T. members require extensive training, with an estimated completion time in about early December.

This training will include visits to the Canandaigua hospital, the Geneva police station and the Colleges’ Counseling Center. This will enable volunteers to see how sexual assaults are dealt with at these different response locations within the greater community.

Dean Streeter said, “We all strive to provide the best education and service to our community.”

because of this?”

One sophomore (who wished to remain anonymous) brought up the idea that the problem does not lie in Campus Safety, but rather in the lack of communication between Res. Ed. and security.

“There’s a disconnect between Res. Ed. and Campus Safety. Campus Safety is actually concerned about our safety. They’re friendly, reasonable and clearly not out to get kids in trouble. But then as soon as you hit Res. Ed., there’s no leeway; you’re immediately in trouble.”

Even with a full force of officers swarming the campus on the weekends, students are determined not to let restrictions choke them. “I feel like they’re taking away my ability to socialize,” said Nix. “Everyone drinks on the weekends... so if I don’t want to get in trouble, what am I supposed to do? Stay locked in my room? No, college is about meeting new people, having new experiences and preparing yourself for adulthood.”

Matriculation Rates Skyrocket, HWS To Accommodate High Numbers

By Annie Mandart ‘14 Herald Contributor

By Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributor The academic year brings new beginnings, freshly formed friendships and the start of new projects. This year, Hobart and William Smith has introduced a new program with regards to the sexual misconduct policies and procedures at the Colleges this new program includes two components: a Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.) and a trained group of process advisors.

In mid-September, the voluntary members of this initiative met to discuss the future of the program with directors Dean Montrose Streeter and Sandy Bissell.

Of those who attended, half consisted of students of S.A.R.T. and the other half faculty process advisors.

In the case of a sexual assault, these team members will work together to produce the best possible outcome for those involved.

“S.A.R.T. will be trained to ensure consistent and readily available community

but it is the other policies around alcohol they wish would change. “Minors have never been allowed to drink.

The difference is that now they’re [Campus Security and Red. Ed.] focusing too much on petty things—like minors even being in the presence of alcohol,” said Ricky Nix ‘14. “It worries me because I feel like it will make everyone so afraid of being written up that they won’t call security for a sick friend.”

Ben Scheibel ‘14 agrees that strictness about more minor rules could lead to deeper issues. “What I don’t like about our alcohol policy is that there’s no way to erase the levels; once you get a level, you can’t bring it down. They should have community service or something so that students can directly take responsibility for their actions. The way it is now, if you get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time only four times, you get kicked out. I mean, you could get kicked out for something as silly as being in a room with a beer that you weren’t even drinking. How many kids’ futures are on the line

A recent report by The Washington Monthly named Hobart and William Smith Colleges the fourthranked school on the list of 2011 Liberal Arts Colleges “College Guide” for the state of New York.

The guide looks at each college’s contributions to the public good, taking into consideration social mobility, research and service.

HWS currently boasts many other important ranks and recognitions.

U.S. News and World Report recently released a set of rankings that placed HWS as number 64 in the National Liberal Arts College Rankings.

Study abroad programs have recently been brought to the forefront of college reputations and student-perceived interest categorizations. According to U.S. News’s 2010 reports, Goucher College proudly sent 100 percent of students to study abroad programs as did Soka

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University of America.

Although U.S. News fails to mention HWS on their list of schools with significant study abroad programs, The Princeton Review ranks the HWS study abroad program—an asset to the Colleges’ focus on global education—18th in the nation.

This year, HWS welcomes its largest ever incoming classes. Proud of the rising matriculation rates, admissions representatives addressed the Orientation 2011 staff to discuss the Colleges’ recent sudden increase in reputation and appeal.

When approaching the deadlines for last year’s incoming classes, the office staff admitted a total of 2,909 students and matriculated 625. This year, acceptance rates decreased dramatically, admissions staff reports, yet the matriculation numbers rose to more than 690 students.

There is an obvious

attraction to the HWS campus, but the origins of this pull leave some wondering—is it the campus, the beautiful and secluded 195 acres of land planned strategically on the edges of Seneca Lake?

The green-efforts taking place around the campus?

Perhaps the dynamic system of inclusive excellence? Or maybe the fact that approximately 64 percent of HWS courses have less than 20 students in them? And—of course— there is the coordinate system that boasts separate deans, student governments and sports teams, along with different traditions, all of which increase opportunities for leadership positions.

Increased HWS popularity raises the debate of which came first: Did HWS’ newfound popularity come as a result of larger class sizes, or did recently released rankings spark an interest in a wider spectrum of students?

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Campus Happenings Ally Week Fosters Support For LGBTQI Community

P.R.I.D.E. Celebrates National Coming Out Day

By Jessica Lynn ‘14 Herald Contributor

By Kristyna Bronner‘14 Herald Contributor

Recently, a shocking trend in the news media has been reports of teenage suicide. These heartbreaking deaths are a result of violence and hatred towards the LGBTQI community, and young members of this community feel that they cannot face the ridicule and lack of understanding of their peers, so they turn to suicide to escape the terror in their everyday lives. Innumerable lives could have been saved with a little compassion and understanding, and that is why the Pride Alliance sponsored Ally Week, a series of events meant to support and encourage acceptance of the LGBTQI community, both on and off campus.

The week began with a screening of the film “Genderbusters,” a documentary encouraging acceptance of the “gender fluid” population. On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the famed Take Back the Night march through campus and the city of Geneva took place, demanding safe streets for the women.

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, a powerful candlelight vigil and speak-out was held, honoring

those lost to LGBTQI suicides, and airing grievances for the cause of those suicides.

The following day, the ongoing Ally Week photo campaign culminated in a reception at Stucco House. The photo campaign was a Facebook movement directed towards showing outward support of the LGBTQI community on campus.

Ally Week’s final event, the P.R.I.D.E. Drag Show, beginning at 8 p.m. tonight at the Barn, will display the culture and excitement of the Drag community.

Ally Week has been a small beacon of hope in the vast negativity the LGBTQI community faces everyday. In the uphill battle towards equality, it takes more than just the discriminated group to make a change. That is why groups such as the Pride Alliance are so imperative to force a change in the treatment of the LGBTQI community. With outside support making a wave, support such as Ally Week, change can begin to take place and we can begin to hope for a better life for the LGBTQI community.

Day of Ser vice Seeks Helping Hands

By Caley Goldblatt ‘12 Herald Contributor Day of Service is a campuswide community service project that links Hobart and William Smith students with different sites around the Geneva community.

Currently in its 19th year, it boasts the largest number of participation for any HWS service activity.

“This year we are hoping to get 250 students to participate,” said Caitlin Hughes ’12, who is organizing this event with cochair Celeste Smith ‘12. The Day of Service committee, consisting of about eight students, has been working all semester to orchestrate the event.

Some of this year’s service sites include the Happiness House, Geneva ABCD, Trinity church, American Legion Post, Sonnenberg Gardens and Granger Homestead.

Students will be broken up into groups, and each group will be assigned a different site. For example, the students placed at Granger Homestead will assist in preparation for the annual Christmas Market where they will be setting up Christmas trees, stringing lights and constructing

booths for the festival.

Day of Service is technically a club and works closely with CCESL; Jeremy Wattles, the assistant director of CCESL, is the club’s faculty advisor. However, it is a student planned, operated and conceptualized event. The first event will take place on Oct. 29 from 12-4 p.m., and students, professors and their families and community members are encouraged to sign up. “ Y o u can sign up online, either i n d i v i d u a l l y, or one person can register a group that is up to 12 people” explained Hughes. Lunch will be provided directly before heading out into the community.

Also, everyone gets a free T-shirt with the new Day of Service logo that features colorful hands and a playground. The logo is a nod to the organization KaBOOM!, a national playground building initiative that seeks to revive and unite communities. “We are playing off of KaBOOMS!’ inspiration. Day of Service is about trying to keep community connections strong.”

On September 22, 2010, Rutgers student Tyler Clementi committed suicide by jumping off of the George Washington Bridge.

Clementi’s roommate had filmed him interacting with another man in their room and streamed it over the Internet. Clementi is not the only teen to commit suicide in the past year after being harassed or bullied about his sexual preferences.

Today, more and more people are identifying as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or t r a n s g e n d e r.

Many people are accepting, but for many individuals, coming out and living out are no easy feat.

Founded in 1988, National Coming Out Day was created to promote a safe world for LGBT individuals to live truthfully and openly. The day is to celebrate coming out and is held on the anniversary of the October 11, 1987 Second March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Today, on Oct. 11, countries around the world celebrate NCOD. The Hobart and William Smith campus is no exception.

“It is not necessarily a day to come out, but a day to celebrate having come out, and for allies to show their support for people in their lives who have come out,” said Connie Mandeville ’12, the president of P.R.I.D.E. Since NCOD usually occurs during Fall Break, HWS celebrates the Friday that students return.

Every year is different; this year the campus celebrated with an arch in front of the Scandling Center. Mandeville says the arch is a tradition. “The idea behind it, to my understanding, is to celebrate coming out by walking underneath it, or if you are an ally, walking under it to show your support for people who have come out in your life, and understanding the struggle that comes with it. The arch is a way to celebrate Coming Out Day in a fun, observable way.

It might be in some people’s faces, but we need that at HWS because LGBTQIA presence is hidden. It is a way to make Pride Alliance more visible.”

The Colleges’ P.R.I.D.E. Alliance works to advocate for

LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, questioning and intersex) students on campus and creates activities to foster acceptance and awareness.

Still, many students do not feel comfortable being “out” on campus.

“While faculty, staff and administration for the most part are very supportive and are working since the suicides nationally last year to make LGBTQIA life more visible on this campus, it is far from being where it needs to be,” believes Mandeville.

“For one, many students are harassed for their sexuality.

Also, Hobart men are notorious for not feeling comfor table coming out, along with many William Smith students. There are transgendered students on this campus and many do not know about it because they don’t feel comfortable being out.”

Last Friday, a few students walked underneath the arch. Still, many viewed it as a joke or felt uncomfortable with it, or simply did not know what it was for.

“While standing near the arch, we hear many Hobart men saying things like, ‘Now you can come out, hardy harr harr’ to tease their friends,” Mandeville said. “Many students avoid the arch completely. For me, it opens my eyes more to the ignorance that still exists among the student body. I know events are helpful to some and it does help them relate more to other students, but I also know that a lot of the students do not take it seriously. But for me, what matters most is that it does affect students positively, even if it is a small number, so that they feel comfortable to be themselves.”

Not all students on HWS campus are fully comfortable with “out” students or with being “out.” Pride Coming Out Day kicked off Ally Week this week, which included a screening of Genderbusters, a Candlelight Vigil and Speak Out for the LGBTQI suicides and the Ally Week Photo Campaign Reception. Ally Week concludes tonight with a P.R.I.D.E. Drag show at 8 p.m. at the Barn.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Campus Happenings Debate Team Speaks Its Way to Victor y

By Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributor The HWS Debate team soared through rounds at the Rochester Tournament on October 1 and 2. Will McConnell ‘12 and Buzz Klinger ‘12 led the team to a victory in the last round of the competition.

The debate team, consisting of roughly 20 members, sent four teams (eight people) to competition held at the University of Rochester.

The team has practiced on Mondays and Thursdays from the beginning of the semester to prepare for the competitions. With help from coach Eric Barnes, professor in the philosophy department, the team was equipped with the skills for success.

The competition was a two-day event full of conversation-driven debates. There were a total of six rounds and four teams competed during each. There was one motion, or topic, chosen for each round, and two teams were selected to favor the motion while the other two opposed. The 16 teams that made it

through the six rounds moved on to the out rounds, which consisted of a quarter final, semi final and ending final.

Each individual competitor earned their own points for speaking. When they held the floor, they had seven minutes to present their case. The other debaters could ask questions. “It’s good to take questions,” McConnell said. “It shows you aren’t afraid.”

McConnell and Klinger continued through to the final round, where they competed in opposition to the motion, “This house would put curriculum in the hands of students.” In other words, the government would allow students to construct their own academic majors. McConnell and Klinger won the round with an argument stating that if students built their own curriculum, the comparability of degrees would go down. This would ultimately make it more difficult for perspective employers to assess the

students’ education.

At the end of the final round, McConnell and Klinger had a combined score of 942 points, securing t h e i r winning position.

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications Tom Luly Members of the debate team who competed in ‘12, a f i r s t - t i m e Rochester stand proudly with their awards. competitor on the debate team, was exceptionally it past the preliminary rounds and pleased with the win. “We did very into the quarter finals.

The team is always open to well, and I look forward to future welcome new members into their competitions.” practice space on Mondays and The team often faces tough Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Demarest competition at debates. “Our Hall. goal for competition is to break,” McConnell said, meaning making

Pre-Business Advising Preps Students

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief When seniors Sean Breen and David Fay graduate this May, both students will tackle the anemic job market prepared. In addition to earning bachelor degrees in economics—Breen will also graduate with a double major in Latin American studies—both have utilized Hobart and William Smith’s Pre-Business advising.

“As an economics major, I discovered an interest in the financial markets,” explained Fay, who is also working toward a double minor in public policy and English. “In order to work at a bank or another similar type of financial institution, you must be familiar not only with economics but also business and finance. For this reason I elected to take the ‘pre-business’ route.”

According to The New York Times, business-related fields account for slightly more than 20 percent of all undergraduate degrees in the United States. However, a recent study—conducted by Richard Arum, a professor of

sociology and education at New York University, and Josipa Roksa, a professor of sociology at the University of Virginia—found that undergraduate business majors study less than other students.

Moreover, the study showed that business students lag behind in assessments of critical thinking and writing skills, characteristics that constitute a liberal arts education.

“From the dialogue I’ve had with some business schools for my own personal interest, I do know that the majority of business schools value liberal arts undergrads quite highly due to our wide array of experiences and versatility,” said Breen.

Although the Colleges do not offer a business major or minor, its pre-business advising combines a liberal arts education with relevant coursework. Courses in the sociology, anthropology and political science departments fall under the pre-business umbrella, and Fay says these types of classes offer insight into the business

world. “This education will make you more competitive for positions following graduation while also helping to familiarize you with the positions available in business for recent undergrads.”

“There are numerous courses to choose from,” began Breen. “My favorites thus far were definitely Professor McKinney’s Latin American Economics class, as well as Professor Hamilton’s Corporation Finance course.”

Pre-Business Adviser and Assistant Professor of Economics Warren Hamilton currently advises approximately 25 students.

“I definitely feel that the prebusiness advising track will help me later in my career because it offers many opportunities to gain more direct business knowledge and experience, both of which I feel can’t simply be taught in a classroom,” Breen believes.

Outside of the classroom, the Salisbury Center for Career Services holds professional development

seminars that enhance students’ ability to compete in the job market.

With sessions that focus on drafting cover letters, writing effective resumes and honing interviewing skills, the Colleges aim to prepare pre-business students for effective post-graduation plans.

In addition to these on-campus opportunities, Professor Hamilton arranges for business school representatives to visit HWS throughout the academic year. The Colleges has written agreements with graduate schools like the Simon School of Business, Syracuse University and Fordham University, in which these institutions admit HWS graduates who meet certain prerequisites. After enrolling, an HWS grad typically earns an M.B.A. in 18 months.

“Our pre-business advising is a valuable asset to the school,” said Breen. “I would most definitely encourage other students to take advantage of the opportunity.”

Jour De La Francophone: A Brie-f Encounter With French Culture

By Katie McLean ‘12 Herald Contributor

On Sunday, Oct. 16, students piled into Intercultural Affairs to find themselves in an imaginarymidst of multiple Francophone countries. These places extend further than just France; with more than 30 countries using French as the primary language, Jour De La Francophone was an opportunity to recognize all French culture and its diversity.

Brie cheese (a pricy find at Wegman’s), homemade quiche, crêpes, sucre à la crème (a traditional fudge from Quebec), coconut chicken, a pork recipe from Martinique… A plethora of food was represented. The room was beaming with culture. Yet, if the plates could talk, they would feel right at home. Hobart and William Smith faculty Professor Torea and

Professor Gallouet, both natives of France, stuck to their “français” as they greeted students at the door, “Bonjour!”

Emma Boehm ‘12, who stepped off French soil last spring, approached the event with her own reasons for excitement: to remind herself of her study abroad experience.

“Eating this food is the only reminder of Aix in a long time, my home away from home.”

Envisioning herself in Aix-en-

Provence, a city in southern France, Boehm copes with her nostalgia by attending events like these, where she can share with others her love for French culture and language.

This was the first time the French and Francophone club hosted this event.

With students dropping in and out, roughly 30 people attended, eating the food, speaking the language, listening to the music and

basking in the French atmosphere.

Lucia Melara ‘14 and Caroline Lui ‘12, the president and vice president of the French and Francophone club, have more events in store for the rest of the year, including a movie night, fundraisers for charity and even a casino night.

Jour De La Francophone attracted a variety of students; there was an encouragement for all to attend. Whether students had a passion for the language or just stopped by for a unique bite to eat, all left with full bellies and a new French perspective.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Campus Happenings HWS Welcomes New Digital Learning Center

By Luke Lyons ‘13 Herald Contributor Until recently, there has been a misunderstanding about the Digital Learning Center (DLC).

Formerly known as the Technology Research Center, DLC has seen some major improvements since its inception in May 2008.

Since then, there has been a constant progression in terms of accessibility and reevaluation of goals and purposes. During a recent workshop, five chief DLC staff members—Jennifer Allen, Rob Beuntner, Juliet Habjan Boisselle, Kelly McLaughlin, Stanley Weaver and Jeffrey Wetherill—discussed the major renovations.

One of the DLC’s major focuses is that of accessibility. First, the equipment loans program—which the DLC oversees—has been moved to the Help Desk. The Help Desk serves as an entry point for all issues concerning technology and works in conjunction with the DLC. In addition, the office on the first floor of the library that houses the DLC itself has been physically revamped. Partitions have been created within the office to ensure organization and smooth operating. There are now more specified spaces for students and faculty, which

allows for fast and easy drop off support for all software needs.

From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, the DLC is open for any and all recourses a student or faculty member might need. Extra hours have also been implemented on Tuesdays and Wednesday; the DLC is open until 8 p.m.

During these additional hours, there are weekly student workshops that provide a hands-on approach to the current software all college students should be familiar with. But don’t count the faculty out. There are four pedagogical workshops taking place throughout the semester designed for faculty members to stay in step with this ever-evolving software.

The DLC is responding to the curriculum changes at the Colleges and creating a better learning environment. More and more faculty members are integrating digital learning into their classrooms, and although the transition isn’t always easy, the DLC is doing its best to make it less complicated. One program aimed at doing just that is the Tech Fellows program. The Tech Fellows consist of students who go through a rigorous application process and must prove

themselves to be masters of various forms of software used on campus. “Some Tech Fellows are paired with classes throughout the semester, creating a more organic and intimate glimpse of a classroom setting. After all, the DLC’s number one priority is the students,” said Wetherill. The DLC wants to know how it can support teaching, learning and living on campus. Focus groups will be held for students starting in the latter part of October to discuss this issue.

Even with all of their new programs and initiatives, the DLC still manages to help run more than 1,500 devices on campus, improve the computer labs in Gulick and the Multimedia Room and enhance the laptops in Stern Hall.

The people who run the DLC are engaging various constituents of the campus to find out what changes need to be made. A Facebook account and a new page on the school’s website have been created to reach even more students.

It’s clear the DLC is shifting from a behindthe-scenes role to showing students what digital learning can be. People are becoming more and more digitalized, and the DLC is here to serve the Colleges’ digital citizens.

Local Vineyards, Cuisine Garner National Attention

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Herald Contributor

Mr. Whiting told The New York Times. The tourism to the region, however, is increasing and more and more vineyards are selling their products out of state.

According to Mr. Whiting, Red Newt for example, is gaining popularity in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The second Finger Lakes vineyard on this year’s Top 100 list is Hermann J. Wiemar Vineyard. Wiemar Photo couresy of Red Newt Cellars was born in Germany to a Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro, located in family steeped in viticulture; they had been producing Hector, NY, produces 16 types of wine . wine for more than 300 This year, two local Finger Lakes region: Red years. Wiemar carried on wineries were named by Newts. the tradition of winemaking Wine and Spirits Magazine Red Newt Cellars when he attended Germany’s to their list of the Top 100 prides itself on the synergy Viticultural Research Wineries of the Year. Red it creates between regional Institute in Neustadt, Newt Cellars Winery and foods and wines. “The a premier winemaking Bistro and Hermann J. food is very, very wine institution. Eventually, he Wiemar Vineyard may be friendly,” Mrs. Whiting told made his way to Dundee, a located on opposite sides of a reporter. Every month, small town on the western Seneca Lake, but together the menu is restructured shores of Seneca Lake. their work is putting Finger based on what food is This region had similar Lakes regional wine and available both seasonally soil composition to that of cuisine on the national map. and locally. The couple his hometown in Germany, Red Newt Cellars combines wines from their which allowed Wiemar to opened in Hector, New York vineyards and other local continue producing wine in 1999. Its owners, David wineries, regional cuisine in the spätlese style, which and Debra Whiting, met in and breathtaking views of was what he was familiar 1987 while working in an the Finger Lakes region to with from his youth. upscale catering business. create a “true Finger Lakes When Wiemar first The two formed a bond experience” for all of their began producing riesling over their love of food and visitors. wine in the Finger Lakes wine and decided that one Besides being named to region, many of his day they would own and this year’s Top 100 Wineries contemporaries were operate their own winery of the Year, Red Newt skeptical. “People were and bistro—Red Newt was also garnered the Wine slow to follow, but 15 to 20 born.

Spectators Best Buy for a years later they realized he “We wanted a name that Wine Under $15 with their was right,” Evan Dawson was meaningful to us, but we 2008 Circle Riesling. This author of Summer in a didn’t want our name on the highly competitive award Glass: The Coming of Age of label. We wanted something not only recognizes Red Winemaking in the Finger that was regionally specific, Newt, but it also helps the Lakes Region told The New but we didn’t want a place Finger Lakes region gain York Times. name,” Mr. Whiting told recognition at a national Today, Hermann J. a Boston reporter. So, the level.

Wiemar Vineyard is housed couple thought back to “It [the Finger Lakes in a 70-year old barn whose the first home they owned wine industry] has always interior was remodeled in together, and the pond they been dependent on walk-in 1982 by a team of Cornell had in the backyard that traffic: tourists, accidental architects. The vineyard was teeming with small, red tourists, people who don’t produces, on average, 14,000 amphibians native to the know much about wine,” cases of wine a year. Its most

popular wine is Dry Riesling, which is known for its unique, bright, fruity flavor composition. According to their website, the “small lot production allows for more control of the final product.”

However, the entire process from harvest to bottling is “extremely labor intensive.”

Hermann J. Wiemar

fermentation process, lasting between seven to eight weeks.

This is the third year in a row that Wiemar Vineyard has been named to the Top 100 Wineries list. As Fred Merwarth, current owner and chief winemaker at Hermann J. Wiemar Vineyard told Finger Lakes

Photo couresy of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

The Herman J. Wiemer Vineyard uses up to 17 different fermentation tanks to produce its wine.

Vineyards is one of only two vineyards in the Finger Lakes region that still harvests by hand and not machines. Although this is more time consuming, it grants the winemakers more control in the production process.

The industry average for wine production is three to five weeks, but Hermann J. Wiemar puts its wine through a natural

Wine Country, “We are glad that we can contribute to putting the Finger Lakes on the map as America’s premier cold climate region.” Mr. Merwarth went on to say,“We are very pleased to share this recognition with Red Newt Cellars. We are so inspired to see so much ambition and quality surrounding us in the Finger Lakes.”

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Opinions Common Ground: Exploring the ‘Muslim Jesus’ Class

By Ali Sana ‘13 Herald Contributor Fifty-four percent of the world’s population identifies either as Christian or Muslim, and the two religions make up 35 and 19 percent of the world’s population, respectively. Many religious studies departments in colleges and universities have courses that focus on either of the individual traditions, but rarely do they bring both to a common ground. Although the confessions hold to two ultimately contradictory stances, they share far more in common than not, a reality as misunderstood as often as it is overlooked.

I have always been keenly interested in the study of religion, but it was not until I took the course “Muslim Jesus” that I realized how closely Christianity and Islam are related. The Christian tradition revolves around Jesus of Nazareth, and I came to understand that Islam as well attributes great importance to the figure of Jesus.

The role Jesus plays in the Islamic tradition is especially important, though largely unknown.

A number of friends were surprised to hear that such a class is offered, and asked half-seriously what it could be about. The confusion is understandable, as I myself was

hitherto unaware of the extent to which Islam appreciates Jesus’ significance.

The Quran makes reference to Jesus by the name “-Isa” almost 25 times, and in conjunction with other titles relating him to the Virgin Mary, and calls him Messiah, an epithet used 35 times. The epithet of ‘Messenger’ (Rasul) is accorded Jesus 10 times in the Quran; he is

Quran affirm Jesus’ supreme status in the Islamic tradition.

Perhaps most remarkably, both Christians and Muslims share the eschatological belief that the Day of Judgment will be presided over

by Jesus, who will be sent back to earth in the Parousia. The Islamic tradition says that before the consummation at the end of time, there will be an ‘Anti-Christ’ (Dajal

“...by finding and focusing on their similarities, we can promote peace and a better understanding between the religions.” even is called Kalima, or the Word of God. As in Christianity, the miraculous nativity of Jesus happens through Mary, a virgin. Jesus is hailed as a “mercy,” “witness,” “sign” and “example.”

The Quran refers both to the natural and healing miracles of Jesus, confessing his ability to walk on water, the “Feeding of the Fivethousand,” the turning of water into wine at the Wedding at Cana, and the fashioning of birds from clay; he is even believed to have raised the dead. All these teachings of the

in the Quran) who will deceive the world, but who will be overcome by a returned Jesus.

Rebecca Waldrop ‘14, a student in this class, commented, “Muslim Jesus has vastly changed my perception of the importance of Jesus in the Islamic tradition. Before taking the class, I had no idea that Jesus was such an important figure in Islam. To be completely honest, I did not even know he was mentioned in the Quran. I am incredibly pleased to be learning about the ways in which Jesus is

important to Islam, as this helps to further my understanding of Islam as a whole.”

President of Episcopal Fellowship Matthew Hynd ‘13 remarked, “Unfortunately, for every one edifying and mutually beneficial response to the disparity between Christianity and Islam, there are 10 unhelpful attitudes one can have. It behooves Christians more than ever not merely to acknowledge what we have in common with our Muslim brethren, but to celebrate it.”

Although there remain considerable differences between Christianity and Islam, by finding and focusing on their similarities, we can promote peace and a better understanding between the religions.

“I do think that learning about one another’s religions, particularly the stories and rituals, can bring about closer relationships between people from different backgrounds,” said Chaplain Lesley Adams. “‘The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, a Jew – Three Women Search for Understanding’ is a good example of such an endeavor.”

Elusive Conser vatism

By David Luna ‘14 Herald Contributor

Today, political conservatives face a host of challenges, some of which are of their own making.

They must account for a war in Iraq that has dragged on longer and become more costly than had been foreseen.

They must confront massive government deficits and answer for lobbying scandals in Washington.

The relentless criticism now being levied against conservative ideas and policies is in many respects the natural result of leadership.

But in this setting it can be difficult to appreciate the nature of the conservative philosophy, which often gets intermingled with Republican politics, regardless of whether those politics accurately reflect conservative ideas.

Conservatism has also been tainted by the inevitable public backlash against those in power—backlash continually fueled by impatience with the slothfulness of progress.

With this in mind, the public is left to determine what a modern conservative consists of today—what are the strengths and weakness of their stances on issues and what advances or impediments can be accredited to them in terms of public policy. It remains to be seen whether this examination will prove useful for the Republican Party during a time where the American public is perusing through candidates and their policies for the fall general election.

Conservatism is a philosophy that seeks to maintain and enrich societies characterized by respect for inherited institutions, beliefs and practices, in which individuals

develop good character by cooperating with one another. This cooperation takes place in primary, local associations such as families,

dependence and self-reliance.

Giving assistance to minorities and the disadvantaged will only make them more dependent on government and society as a whole for their success.

Coupled with external influences, their creed or motto, if you will, comes to fruition in policy stances. These stances, however, now have been packaged to the public as tending to favor one group—the wealthy/elitists—over the other and in turn stays close to its roots of preservation.

This preservation comes to the fore with the issue of taxes. It has been widely disseminated that conservatives believe government is a bad money manager. People make money grow, and lower taxes allow for a livelier, growing economy. The inevitable result of trusting people with their own money is that the

“... conser vatives trust American people more than any government. To them, government is an artifice that can only legitimately govern with the consent of the governed.” churches and social groups aimed at furthering the common good in a manner pleasing to God. Conservatives believe in Thoreau’s dictum: “That government is best which governs least.” Much as they are proud of America, conservatives trust American people more than any government.

To them, government is an artifice that can only legitimately govern with the consent of the governed.

Conservatives also believe that individuals are smarter with respect to their own interest than the collective wisdom of government.

Conservatism supports a greater reliance on the free market, a market in which the disadvantaged and minorities can support themselves, fewer government regulations, and lower taxes. The ideas, which reflect conservative thought and play a role in free market society, are taxation, government regulations and the minimum wage. These concepts govern the cost of doing business and therefore govern our free market. A competitive free market society is where conservatives believe individuals should be responsible for themselves. The stronger the free market the more it will allow minorities and the disadvantaged to develop a sense of

Americans who benefited the most from the Bush tax cuts. That plan is at the center of today’s debate.

Conservatives, on the other hand, want to extend the tax cuts for all, including elites—a prime example of sticking to its elitist foundation.

Conservatism defends a positive and fully integrated view of the individual and his role in society. True, conservatives are too skeptical of the power of abstract reason to believe that politicians can improve human nature, though they believe that politicians may corrupt it. True, conservatives believe that the individual, shorn of his inherited social ties, will act less morally because he will lose the bonds of affection that keep pride and selfishness in check.

But these are mere defensive responses to the overreaching claims of liberalism and its radical outgrowths. The roots of conservative opposition to liberalism lie in a very positive conception of the human person and the possibilities of social life.

Conservatives are attached, not

“Giving assistance to minorities and the disadvantaged will only make them more dependent on government and society as a whole for their success.” government, despite lower taxes, sees increased revenue.

The battle of ideology among parties blended with partisan stubbornness is injecting itself toward the debate over the Bush tax cuts. During his presidential campaign, Obama vowed not to raise income taxes on families with annual incomes below $250,000.

His pledge was coupled with his plan to raise taxes on wealthier

so much to any particular regime or form of government, as to what they believe are the requirements for a good life for all peoples. In the American context, conservatives defend the ordered liberty established by the Constitution and the traditions and practices on which that Constitution was built.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Arts and Entertainment Artist Ben Folds To Perform

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Nov. 12, singer-songwriterpianist Ben Folds will perform at the Smith Opera House. Best known as the leader of the trio Ben Folds Five (BF5), Folds’ sound and sensibility— an eclectic mix of rock, jazz and songwriting— epitomizes the essence of classic pop with hints of idiosyncratic infusion of energy and wit.

“He’s an extremely talented musician, and he’s a perfect choice for a show,” said JoJo Vinick ’11, the program assistant in the Colleges’ Student Activities Office. Vinick, along with the Concert Advisory Council—a group of 10 students that aids in the selecting and planning processes for campus concerts—chose Folds to headline Student Activities’ fall concert. The committee also considered the Decemberists, Goo Goo Dolls and Lupe Fiasco.

In recent years, rappers like Shwayze and Sam Adams and bands including Reel Big Fish have performed for the campus community. “The great thing about Ben Folds is he can perform for a 90-120 minute set, whereas rappers usually last only 45 minutes.”

One of pop and rock’s legendary pianoplaying showmen, Benjamin Scott Folds played in various bands during high school, but his music career didn’t take off until the late ‘80s when he became a bassist for Majosha. In 1994, Folds formed Ben Folds Five, a trio that included bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Darren Jessee. Although most ‘90s alternative bands specialized in teen-angst rock, the group set itself apart by creating vibe resembling Todd Rundgren, Jellyfish, Billy Joel and early Elton John.

Released in 1997, Whatever and Ever Amen epitomized pop perfection, which featured tracks like “One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces,” “Fair,” “Kate,” and “Battle of Who Could Care Less.” One year later, Folds released his first solo album, Volume 1, under the pseudonym Fear of Pop. BF5 regrouped with 1999’s The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner, but split in 2000 due to artistic differences.

As a solo artist, Folds produced Rockin’ the Suburbs, his first solo album, one year later. A series of EPs followed, and he released Supersunnyspeedgraphic: The LP in 2006 and Way to Normal in 2008.

Released this month, The Best Imitation of Myself: A Retrospective features two decades of Ben Folds beats—solo tracks like “Landed” and “Luckiest,” break-out BF5 hits including “Underground” and “Brick” and special collaborations such as “You Don’t Know Me” with Regina Spektor.

As a solo artist and frontman of BF5, Folds has sold more than 3 million records during the course of his 17-year recording career.

Away from the mic, Folds serves as a judge on “The Sing-Off,” NBC’s hit a cappella singing competition series, which began its third season this fall.

Fittingly, on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in Albright Auditorium, the Colleges’ three a capella groups—the Hobartones, Perfect Third and Three Miles Lost—will compete in an HWS “Sign On.” Each ensemble will perform three songs for three campus/community judges. The winning group gets to open for Ben Folds.

“The opener makes sense,” started Vinick.

“Ben is known to bring a capella groups on stage and work and sing with them.”

The Smith’s doors open at 7 p.m., and the opening a cappella group takes the stage at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 with an HWS student ID, and students may purchase only one ticket apiece.

Music Department Concert Series Guest Artists Touch Students

By Maggie Berany ‘13 Herald Contributor Roeder Prize for outstanding pianistic achievement from his alma mater, Juilliard.

He was then hired by the American Opera Center at Juilliard where he coached singers and taught German diction.

On Oct. 5, the community, professors and students gathered in the Geneva Room to listen to the artists’ beautiful music.

Hobart student Drew Oliveira ‘13 was very excited

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night for some. William Smith student and Vice President of Chorale Helen Hunsinger ‘12 described the singer’s voice as being “so powerful yet gentle,” and Hunsinger also felt “so much soulful expression” in the music. Throughout the night, it was evident of how mesmerized the crowd was by the emotion in the music.

The next guest concert is Kevin Moore on the piano

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“to see such talent coming to campus.”

O’Brien sang twelve songs in a variety of languages, including French and German.

While the audience was given translations to the lyrics, listeners were able to understand the songs just by listening to the singer’s commanding voice.

The group was so moved

by O’Brien’s vocals that it became an emotional

on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.

During the semester, be sure to check out performances by the Colleges’ groups such as the Chorale, Classical Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. Contact Robert Cowles from the music department for all dates, times and locations for these upcoming events.

Join the

HERALD Review a Concert Interview Big Names

Mezzo-soprano Clara O’Brien, along with pianist Howard Lubin, came to campus as part of the Music Department’s Concert Series. For many years, O’Brien sang as soloist at the State Theater of Baden and based her career from Germany. She has received many awards for her powerful vocals and has recently returned to the United States. Howard Lubin was awarded the

fairs House (IC) Estates: Revisiting • Opening Reception of “[Fake] Fake ” by Martin Hogue @ Gordon Matta-Clark’s Fake Estates, Davis Art Gallery n • 11 p.m. - CSA Jamzfest @ the Bar

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell Have a question that you need answered?

Can’t ask anyone else?

Write me at Herald@hws.edu

The Elizabeth Blackwell section welcomes any and all questions concerning your life, your roommate’s smelly feet, your sex conundrums, the attractiveness of that guy in your Bio lab or the way that girl in your English class looks at you when you take your seat. Lizzy is here for you, at your service. If ever there was someone to whom you could ask your most burning questions, it would be the ever helpful Elizabeth Blackwell! I’m waiting with my always honest opinion, so start sending in those questions!

Dear Dr. Blackwell, As a first-year, I am seriously being thrown all of these curve balls, and I just don’t know what to do! The current issue now involves this guy, who lives one floor above me and who is super nice and super fly. (Also, he’s got a nice face and a bangin’ bod. Nbd.) Mr. Perfect and I met each other during some ridiculous Orientation event, and we reconnected this past weekend when we were both out at the fake Kappa party. When we left, we all went back to Potter, and I hung out with him and his friends for a bit. Time passed and everyone ended up leaving his room except me.

One thing led to another, and before I knew it—but by my own accord, of course—I was waking up next to Mr. Perfect in all of his glory. Perfect night, I know, Liz. But, here’s the issue. Mr. Perfect is in fact perfect, but I just don’t know what we are now. Are we just friends? More than friends?

Weekend hook-up buddies? WEEKDAY hook-up buddies?! Oh gosh, I can’t handle it. As far as I know, friends don’t walk around picturing other friends’ six packs.

Help!, Sexy Can I?

50/50, A Must-See Movie

By Zach Frantz ‘13 Herald Contributor The movie 50/50 is a cancer comedy starring Joseph GordonLevitt as Adam, a cancer stricken 20-something and his buddy Kyle, played by Seth Rogan.

Based on the way this movie was advertised, you would probably expect to see lots of Seth Rogan being his goofy self, making a movie about cancer something to look forward to seeing.

If you go into this movie with expectations similar to mine, you might anticipate a darker—but still very funny—Seth Rogan buddy film.

However, what you find is a really emotional ride focused more on Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s battle with cancer and its effect on his family and friends. One of the main storylines throughout the movie is Adam’s relationships with the women in his life: his girlfriend, his young female doctor and surprisingly with his mother, which becomes one of the most poignant features of the film.

As you see Adam cope with the pain of cancer and endure

the chemotherapy, the film takes a very somber tone. But when the film starts to become too dark, focusing for too long on the hospital procedures, we are relieved with comical scenes revolving around Seth Rogan’s character or Adam smoking medicinal marijuana and going to bars.

Overall, t h e stor ytelling w a s impeccable, and the character development left you empathizing for Adam and his battle with cancer.

The biggest surprise, though, was the skill with which this movie is delivered: For a comedy about cancer, there is a lot of room for error, but this film maintains the correct tone throughout, which leaves it with a very real feeling.

I would highly recommend 50/50, especially if you like either Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Seth Rogan, because they have a great rapport. However, you should be prepared to watch Seth Rogan in a more serious movie than you might otherwise be expecting.

HWS Performers ‘Battle It Out’

By Morgan Gilbard ‘15 Herald Contributor

Dear Sexy Can I?, Before we approach your problem, I would like to commend you for acknowledging that your night with “Mr. Perfect” was a decision you made and not something with which you merely complied. It is great to know that girls are doing things based on their own decisions and not the pressures of others.

In the case of your boy problem, however, I encourage you to speak with the fellow about expectations and respect. In order to have a healthy relationship—even if it just as friends—it is important to always be on the same page and respect each other. And, in such a confusing case as this, I do feel the two of you should decide together what you will be.

We all wish to receive that sense of companionship with another. However, it is important to not only be aware of your own feelings, but concurrently, the feelings of others as well. And of course, if all goes well, you may just do as the kids these days are saying and “Grab somebody sexy,” and in this case, “tell [him] hey.” As it goes, actions are in fact the sincerest form   of our feelings personified.

All of my best, Dr. Blackwell

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Despite the lack of campus buzz and minimal advertising, there were nearly 200 students who came to rock out to Hobart and William Smith’s Live Battle of the Barn on Saturday, Oct. 15.

An underground treasure, Battle of the Barn consisted of HWS talent such as the alternative band Steve, slam-poetry queen Denisse Cotto ‘15, the pop-punk group Call Security, and many more.

“Unfortunately, during my first year here, there was much less of a music community or interest in student music on campus. So although I was affiliated with HWS Live from my beginning at the Colleges, very few people knew about or came to the shows that HWS Live put on in the Barn,” said performer Molly Krifka ‘13, a singer-songwriter that rivals the talent of Sara Bareilles. (See her perform at every open mic and this weekend’s CABaret.)

“Battle of the Barn is something new, and clearly Brad Umble ‘12, the president of HWS Live, knew that this would be the year to do it because there is a much different musical energy and excitement on campus,” said Krifka.

Umble aspires to pump up the jam this year with fellow leaders of HWS Live, Jake Hart ‘12 and Brandon Brundige ‘12, as well as other clubs associated with the Arts Collective, a union of creative organizations such as Koshare and Architecture Society for the purpose of jointly

promoting the fine arts.

In addition to his behindthe-scenes work for HWS Live, Umble also made appearances on stage Saturday night as the bass player with his two bands: Steve and Call Security.

Steve pleased the crowd with a cover of cult favorite “Teenage Dirtbag,” constitutes lead-singer Keith Daigle ‘12, drummer Grant Mason ’12 and dual-guitarists Jake Hart ‘12 and Tom Michaud ‘12. The group began casually playing together as dorm-mates of Jackson 3 during their first year, but Saturday marked their first show as an organized band.

“We gave it a shot because we’re seniors this year, and we’d all been talking about making a band for a long time, but no one had ever really spearheaded the idea into action,” said Daigle.

“I think we all had a lot of fun playing and listening to everyone else at the show.”

Even though HWS Live decided not to name a winner due to the lack of audience for the concluding performances, the club still plans to hold additional Battles next semester.

Can’t wait that long? You can still catch many of the favorite acts from last weekend’s Battle, as they are scheduled to perform at the performing arts event Musa, coming this November.

HWS’s music scene for too long has been under-wraps, but the time has come for “teenage dirtbag(s)” to spread headbanging across campus.

Battle of the Barn Performers: Brian Washko ‘15; Call Security (Brad Umble ‘12, Ben Scheibel ‘14, Tucker Jennings ‘14, Michelle Poulin ‘15 and Jillian McCarthy ‘13); Chong Chong and Cary (Congjing Zhong ‘13 and Cary Chen ‘12); Denisse Cotto ‘15; Lynda Starr ‘13; Molly Krifka ‘13; The One Eight Nine Zero (Chris Edwards ‘13, Nate Ginnetty ‘12, Luke Latella ‘14, Matt Rolph ‘14 and non-Statesman Nick Madia); Steve (Umble, Keith Daigle ‘12, Grant Mason ‘12, Jake Hart ‘12 and Tom Michaud ‘12); and Versatile Entertainment.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

Sports Emily D’Addario Defies Expectations

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief

During her first collegiate cross country race, the SUNY IT Invitational on Sept. 3, junior Emily D’Addario jumped the gun—literally. “The official fires a gun twice, once for the runners to step up to the starting line and the final one to signal start. I had my whole team laughing because I leapt off the line after the first gun fired, but the race had not actually begun.”

Following the false start, D’Addario not only won the race, but she also shattered the course record. Such has been the case this season: not being 100 percent sure of what to expect, but exceeding expectations nonetheless.

An avid soccer player since the age of 5, D’Addario played two years of collegiate soccer for the Herons, which included a training trip to Brazil and an NCAA Division III Semifinals appearance in Texas.

However, as a sophomore, D’Addario sustained a severe concussion and broken nose. Sidelined for the majority of the season, D’Addario reevaluated her priorities. “Not being able to play for several weeks was very difficult, but it

gave me time to reflect on how precious my time is and what I wanted my entire college experience to be about,” she explained.

January 2011 brought changes: D’Addario retired from the soccer field and began running to stay in shape. As the semester progressed, and D’Addario transitioned from the treadmill to outdoors, running became an enjoyable hobby. Between participating in the Seneca7 relay and competing in a slew of 5K races during the summer months, D’Addario discovered her newest passion. “I realized that running cross country could be just what I needed to fulfill my competitive spirit and stay apart of a college athletic team.”

William Smith cross country coach Jack Warner said D’Addario contacted him during the summer about trying out for the squad. “The first time I saw her [run] was when she came for preseason. The minute I saw her I thought, ‘Well, here’s one.’”

Since her cross country debut, D’Addario has racked up awards and shattered records. She’s been named the Liberty

Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications

This year is junior Emily D’Addario’s first season as a member of the William Smith cross country team.

League Co-Performer of the Week five times, and she’s finished first in 4 out of 6 races thus far. Even more impressive, D’Addario has broken two course records (SUNY IT and Hobart Invitational). “She’s very economical,” said Warner.

“She has a great stride rate, and she just goes out and runs. She’s mentally and physically strong.”

Warner said D’Addario is very coachable and

inspires her fellow studentathletes. “She tends to draw them out, and they tend to run better with her leading the way.”

Through six races, the Herons have collected three first place finishes (SUNY IT and Hobart Invitationals, as well as CCOC Championships).

This Saturday, Oct. 22, William Smith will host the Heron Invitational before competing in the Liberty

League Championships on Oct. 29.

D’Addario is pursuing an individual major in health sciences and minors in biology and psychology.

A member of the Laurel Society, she has made Dean’s List every semester and works in the Admissions Office. This past summer, D’Addario traveled abroad to Wales through Hobart and William Smith’s outdoor education program.

Statesmen Earn Bronze at Head of the Genesee

By Mackenzie Larsen ‘12 Herald Contributor to the morning time.

The lowest combined time wins.

The varsity eight of Jessica Dinan ‘14, Harald Zurakowski ‘12, Coty Burgess ‘13, Alex Kent ‘14, Nicholas Baca ‘15, Michael Cichelli ‘14, W. Hunter Holtz ‘15, Reid Johnson ‘13 and Nick Hindle ‘15 finished the race in 15:50, fast enough for second place behind Bucknell. The Statesmen edged out third place Rochester by 5 seconds.

The second varsity eight was seventh Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications overall in the head race and the fastest 2V8+, The Hobart varsity eight finished third overall at the Head of the Genesee beating several first today. The Statesmen second varsity eight collected fourth place. varsity crews. The third varsity eight fought The Hobart Rowing team the second varsity eight was close through a close race with Bucknell’s braved 20 mile-per-hour winds, behind in fourth place. third varsity, unfortunately, the rain and some intermittent hail to The Head of the Genesee Statesmen found themselves 5 compete at the Head of the Genesee combines a morning head race and a seconds behind when they crossed on Oct. 15. The Hobart varsity 1,500-meter sprint in the afternoon. the finish line. eight finished third overall, while The sprint time is tripled and added

In the afternoon races, all three Hobart boats were paired with Bucknell boats. The Hobart 3V beat Bucknell’s 4V in impressive fashion earning a combined time of 32:43 good enough for an 11th place finish. The Hobart 2V beat Bucknell’s 2V, securing the top finishing position for a second varsity crew and a fourth place overall. The 2V—powered by Sarah Tanzer ‘13, Robert McNamara ‘15, Owen Monahan ‘15, Chris Troy ‘15, Joe Biesemeyer ‘15, Dylan Corbett ‘14, Jordan Mueller ‘15, Chris DePaola ‘14 and Michael Copacino ‘12—rowed its way to a share of the Liberty League Boat of the Week award, finishing the race with a combined time of 29:59.07.

The varsity eight paired with Bucknell’s top boat, but lost by four seconds. Their combined time put them in second place, but a 10 second penalty assessed for missing a buoy turned out to be costly, bumping them down to third place.

The Statesmen will be back on the water this weekend, when they head to Boston for the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta.

Hobart Football

William Smith Soccer

Overall: 4-0 Streak: W4 Next game: Saturday, Oct. 22 against Merchant Marine @ 1 p.m.

Overall: 12-0-1 Streak: W9 Next game: Saturday, Oct. 22 against Union @ 2 p.m.