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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

VOLUME CXXXIII ISSUE 2

GENEVA, NY

HWS Lends a Hand and Saves Play

By Jessica Lynn ‘14 Herald Contributor

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Why Sexual Assault Workshops Are Important

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Herald Contributor

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First-year students, Orientation Mentors and President Mark D. Gearan pose by one of the playgrounds the incoming Classes of 2015 helped construct.

Before entering the stressful academic world, the Classes of 2015 had a last ditch effort to cling to their childhood: playing on a playground. Or rather, building a playground with KaBOOM! KaBOOM! is a non-profit organization dedicated to resolving the nation’s “play deficit,” in hope of combating any physical, mental and social deficiencies caused by the lifestyle of today’s youth. To eliminate this deficit, KaBOOM! dedicated itself to building playgrounds and recreation sites in communities around the country.

According to Darell Hammond, the CEO and founder of KaBOOM!, children

have stopped seeking entertainment playing outside, turning instead to gaming systems and television for playtime. This is detrimental to the development of both their physical and intellectual health.

This past June, President Mark D. Gearan and Assistant Director of CCESL Jeremy Wattles attended the National Conference for Volunteering and Service in New Orleans. While there, they both listened to a presentation by Darell Hammond, introducing the KaBOOM! project. Always advocates for serving the

Every fall, Hobart and William Smith Colleges welcome a new class of first-year students.

These students have diverse backgrounds and histories, yet they all arrive here with similar goals: They want to make friends, find a place where they belong, have fun and maybe learn a few things in the process.

For many, this is the first time they have been away from home. They are entering a whole new world, unfamiliar and exciting at the same time.

They will undoubtedly be faced with experiences and situations completely unfamiliar to them, and it is the responsibility of faculty, staff and upperclassmen to help them adjust to the world of HWS. One such program aimed at accomplishing this goal is S.A.A.R.A.W. S.A.A.R.A.W., or Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness Workshop, is a program that started at the Colleges 12 years ago.

It has since grown into a tradition of sorts. Upperclass William Smith

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Darell Hammond Delivers Convocation Address

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief “It’s up to you to be part of a community,” said KaBOOM! CEO and founder Darell Hammond during a pre-Convocation interview. As part of Orientation 2011, more than 200 first-year students discovered this notion of community involvement; they joined forces with the greater Geneva community to construct playgrounds in hope of developing safer places for children to play.

Hammond first realized this concept of saving play when he opened a copy of the Washington Post 16 summers ago and read an article about the deaths of two local children: Searching for a place to play, the youngsters climbed into a car in the midst of a heat-wave and, unable to escape, suffocated to death. When Hammond learned the nearest playground was three miles from where the children lived, he was compelled to act.

This story ignited a passion within Hammond and sparked the idea of KaBOOM!, an organization that builds playgrounds across

the country. From this single idea, Hammond has created a significant national effort, raised millions of dollars and inspired an army of activists.

During the Aug. 30 Convocation ceremony, Hammond shared the moving story of how his simple idea was transformed into a national movement with the students, faculty and staff who filled Stern Lawn.

Convocation marked the opening of an academic year focused on the theme of the “Power of an Idea.

“I’m delighted that seven playgrounds have been made better by the incoming Classes of 2015,” Hammond said prior to Convocation. “We’re going to be able to work together from scratch to create one playground with the campus community and the broader community of Geneva.”

During Orientation Weekend, first-year students worked with Geneva community members to construct benches, slides and play sets at the Geneva Community

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Darell Hammond, CEO and founder of KaBOOM!, addresses the crowd on Stern Lawn. During his Aug. 30 speech, Hamond discussed how an idea can affect tangible change.

Center, the Geneva Middle School and West Street School.

“Earlier this afternoon, I actually had the privilege and honor to go see the play parks that you have already left as a legacy

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SAVE PLAY continued from Page 1 community, both Gearan and Wattles thought the project was a great idea.

Upon returning home, they began garnering support from the Geneva community, culminating in a major build during the Orientation Day of Service on August 27.

More than 200 first years volunteered their morning to help “save play” with the KaBOOM! organization. According to Jeremy Wattles, this project would not have happened without the first years, as they did the majority of work constructing the playgrounds. New features went in at three different locations, including a small playground at West Street Elementary, a climbing dome at Geneva Middle School and some landscape features at the Community Center.

HAMMOND continued from Page 1 kids are spending their lives indoors and only 52 percent of children in the United States have recess, and only one in five kids live within access to a park. “It is through play that kids get the opportunity to socialize, build, create, tinker and - most importantly have fun.”

Hammond also urged students to take action—not just with KaBOOM! or as part of an HWS Day of Service.

“Service is the rent we pay society to live. Go out into the community, as you have already done, but make a habit of

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Other Convocation speakers included Professor of Economics Alan Frishman, who served as Faculty Marshal for the ceremony. Professor of Women’s Studies Betty Bayer spoke on behalf of the faculty, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Maureen Collins Zupan ‘72, P’09, Student Trustees Jerimiah BooreamPhelps ‘12 and Caroline Dosky ‘12 also offered remarks.

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Those who participated in the build had only good things to say about their experience with the KaBOOM! project. First-years and Orientation staff alike had a blast during their builds. Elva Ye ’13, an Orientation Mentor, said that her group was “so lucky” in their placement at one of the build sites. “It was a fun way to get involved in the Geneva community.”

If you or anyone else you know is looking for a fun, valuable community service opportunity working with the KaBOOM! project, make sure to sign up for the April 12 Day of Service, as there will be another major build at that time. You can also visit http://www. kaboom.org for more information.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT continued from Page 1 women volunteer in the spring and the following semester they attend a training workshop led by Dean Gunter. The workshop is to help the facilitators feel well informed and at ease discussing extremely sensitive issues.

The goals of the S.A.A.R.A.W. are simple. It is first and foremost a preventative tool. The workshops, and all those involved in them, want first-year William Smith students to walk away from the sessions feeling that they have the tools and techniques to keep themselves and their friends safe.

The workshops also strive to foster a strong sense of community between upper class women and the incoming firstyears. It is easy to recall both the trials and the triumphs of being a first-year here at HWS and by creating a space where upperclass women and first-years can talk about issues like sexual violence, alcohol use and the adjustment to college academics, strong relationships are formed. The first-years are able to make more connections and feel more at home here and the upperclass women get to share a little bit of the knowledge they have accumulated.

Besides fostering community and creating a safe space, the S.A.A.R.A.W. program works to educate first-year women, as well. The workshops discuss shocking statistics published by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault and RAINN such as “85 percent of sexual assaults on college campuses are perpetrated by someone you know” and “Only 5 percent of victims reported their attacks to the police.” RAINN stands for Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network.

Beyond statistics though, the workshops also inform firstyear students about the resources both here on campus and in Geneva that they have available to them, such as Hubbs, Safe Harbors and the Sexual Grievance Officers.

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Campus Happenings Student Talent Fills Orientation Keeps WHWS Airwaves Things Green and Clean

By Morgan Gilbard ‘15 Herald Contributor

By Caitlin O’Brien ‘12 Herald Contributor

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications

Taking a break from recycling and providing compact florescent bulbs for first-year students, the Colleges’ Eco Reps pose outside of Durfee Hall.

Let there be light—just make sure it’s ecologically responsible. If not, Hobart and William Smith’s new EcoReps will be ready to save the day.

Ready to begin the year with promise, the Eco-Reps and Sustainability Coordinators Jamie Landi ‘08 and Amanda Shaw ‘11 joined forces to introduce an environmental commitment to the Classes of 2015 during this year’s Orientation. First-Years participated in activities such as the low-energy light bulb exchange, which allowed students to trade out standard light bulbs free of charge, a week-long recycling competition between the various dorm areas and a recycling relay between Orientation groups.

“Orientation is the perfect time to educate the general population about environmental sustainability on campus and what students can do to help reduce their impact on the environment and help the Colleges reach their goal of climate neutrality by 2025,” said Shaw.

Shaw began work to integrate ecological practices into Orientation last January as her Senior Integrated Experience (SIE) for Environmental Studies. While working with Professor Susan Flanders Cushman, Shaw approached now fellow Sustainability Coordinator Jamie Landi about her

project. Impressed by her work, Landi created a summer position for Shaw, and the two subsequently joined forces with Orientation Coordinators Caroline Dosky ‘12 and Brian Horn ‘12 to bring their ideas to life.

“The new group of Eco-Reps came back to campus a week early for training and to help execute sustainability efforts during orientation,” said Eco-Rep Coordinator Anna Hertlein ‘12. “EcoReps are responsible for acting as the environmental liaison between students in the residence halls and resources on campus.”

Other Eco-Rep duties include environmental education of the residents in their particular dorm, monitoring recycling rates and helping dorms reach energy performance goals.

Although HWS is making great strides with both Eco-Reps and the sustainable orientation, it is the responsibility of all students to contribute to efforts to “go green.”

“The best way HWS students could contribute to sustainability efforts on campus is by recycling! We have no-sort recycling, so it is super easy to pitch in!”

Hertlein said.

If you are interested in becoming an Eco-Rep, contact Jamie Landi at landi@ hws.edu.

If you haven’t tuned in recently to WHWS 105.7 FM, you’ve been missing out. The College’s student-run radio station is starting up the fall semester with unique, local programming.

The station currently has seven scheduled DJ’s this semester as well as newscasters, spor tscasters and behindthe-scenes par ticipants.

Joining the e x i s t i n g members, more than 40 new students signed up at this fall’s Involvement Expo.

Most of the students involved are volunteers, but there are several paid positions as well.

The student news team independently researches, gathers, edits and broadcasts local and campus-wide news throughout the week.

Co-director of news Meg Brooks ‘12 spent the summer interning with Boston’s KISS 108 station. Brooks’ experience at WHWS was a key reason she landed her internship this summer.

“Initially [my involvement with WHWS] was just this thing I decided to try, but I kept coming back.”

Program Director Jordunn Joubert ’13 was also new to working with radio before WHWS. “I was looking for something different and this was perfect.”

Joubert encourages any interested students to participate. “Really, anyone can be involved. As a DJ, you can just play your favorite music for an hour.” Joubert notes that the current line-up of DJ’s play songs from across the musical spectrum.

G o i n g on air might seem like an intimidating prospect, but Brooks says not for long. “It takes awhile to get used to, the first show is so nerve-wracking but once you get comfortable it’s so much fun.”

For those who want to be involved, but aren’t prepared to go live on the air, there are behind the scenes options like reviewing music. Music distributors send in albums to the station while student reviewers sort through submissions and decide what music makes the cut.

The WHWS team is currently looking for additional newscasters and CD submission reviewers.

Anyone interested in getting involved with WHWS can stop by the station, located at 113 Hamilton Street, or email program director Jordunn Joubert at jordunn.joubert@ hws.edu.

Listen online at www. whws.fm, or on the air at 105.7 FM.

Geneva Community Remembers 9/11

By Meghan Gaucher ‘14 Herald Contributor

WHWS is looking for any and all HWS students to join its team.

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In the peaceful reading room of the Geneva Public Library, a mangled piece of aluminum sits atop a podiumlike a gravestone on the cold, hard ground. This piece of the World Trade Center looks more like an exhibit from the Museum of Modern Art than a piece of debris from one of the United States’ most tragic days.

On September 11, 2011, a total of 20 local Geneva residents gathered at the New York Remembers exhibit to honor and commemorate the victims in a ceremony led by Lt. Governor Robert Duffy. According to the Finger Lake Times, joining the Lt. Gov. were State Sen. Michael Nozzolio, R-54 of Fayette, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, R-129 of Canandaigua, Geneva Police Chief Jeff Trickler and Mayor Stu Einstein.

During the ceremony, the audience listened to speeches about 9/11 memories delivered by the officials.

As FLT reporter Jim Miller wrote, “It felt like a series of eulogies at a memorial service.”

Many Geneva locals also stayed to watch the live footage from Ground Zero said Linda Nichols, the Interim Executive Director at the Geneva Public Library.

Nichols explained that the piece of the building came from the New York State Museum collection and was delivered to the library by the state. The banners that stood on either side of the podium were from the Governor’s office. Accompanying the building debris were various magazine covers with photographs from September 11. The photographs from various newspapers around the United States captured the nation-wide heartache of many who had last their loved ones.

Students, dignitaries, officials and locals appreciated the opportunity to remember 9/11 as a community through attending the ceremony. The Finger Lake Times reports that a 15-year old boy told Mayor Einstein, “The piece of twisted aluminum on display at the public library helped make the September 11 attacks seem more real.”

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Campus Happenings Bigger Than Before: The Classes of 2015

By Kathryn Bezbatchenko ‘15 Herald Contributor

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications

A total of 686 students comprise the incoming Classes of 2015, and the first-years come from 30 different states and 13 foreign countries.

This year’s incoming Classes of 2015 are one of the most unique in the history of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The most distinguishing factor besides its enormous sizes is the students’ ambition and desire to attend

HWS—38 percent of students were admitted through Early Decision.

“The fact that 38 percent made that commitment early is something pretty special,” said Director of Admissions John Young. Aside from this remarkable desire to succeed

at HWS, the amount of students that made this decision is the highest the Colleges have ever seen.

A total of 686 students comprise the Classes of 2015, which is about 70 more than past classes.

Seventeen percent of students are multicultural, and they come from 30 states and 13 countries including China, Ghana and Norway. Although the class size is larger, the difficulty of being accepted was still high— 300 fewer students were accepted.

The sudden increase in class size can be attributed to a higher percent yield of students. Young describes this formula as those who matriculate, divided by the number of those admitted. “A typical yield is about twenty-two percent. This year, [the yield] went to 26 percent, with a four percent increase.”

With their exceptional drive and large size, Hobart and William Smith’s Classes of 2015 are expected to succeed, and fellow students and faculty are excited to watch the classes grow. “Take advantage of every opportunity that comes

your way,” said Young. “Very few students graduate thinking they should’ve done less; in fact, most graduate wishing they had more.”

By the Numbers: -The FY students have an average GPA of 3.5.

-Seventeen percent of FY students are multicultural.

-Approximately 2,000 students visited Geneva to tour HWS. -A total of 669 members comprise the Classes of 2015 Facebook group.

Vital Energy Beverage Hits HWS

By Lauren Karam ‘15 Herald Contributor A new school year brings a slew of changes, and on the Hobart and William Smith campus, that includes the arrival of a new energy beverage: Vital Energy.

During the first week of classes, complementary bottles of Vital Energy were being passed out in front of Scandling. Due to the positive student reaction, both the Café and College Store now carry

the beverage.

Vital Energy is flavored energy water with B vitamins, electrolytes, Vitamin C and the equivalent amount of caffeine found in a large cup of coffee; it delivers vitamins and energy in a safe, non-crash way.

Its website states Vital Energy helps active people perform better and live healthier, more refreshed lifestyles.

“We are the ideal beverage for those

long study sessions, morning pickme-ups or whenever you need an added healthy boost.”

“The idea is that not everyone loves coffee and it doesn’t provide anything else besides energy,” stated CMO and co-creator of the company Jacob Blish. Moreover, Vital Energy serves as a great alternative to coffee, soda, regular carbonated energy drinks and the

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The Herald Newspaper staff samples Vital Energy, a new brand of flavored and caffeinated water, during their latest meeting.

awful-tasting energy-boost shots.

Vital Energy comes in three great flavors—acai blueberry, raspberry apple and tangerine— and is available in Wegmans and Walgreens throughout Upstate New York. This fast expanding franchise is preparing to launch a sugar-free, zero-calorie line in spring 2012.

Promoting the product at HWS is Vital Energy’s new student representative, Chelsea Piccone ’15.

During various campus events, she will be giving out free samples of Vital Energy. The drink is something that can be very beneficial to college students who wake up early for class, stay up late to write a paper or want a boost before a sports practice.

To learn more, visit www. thevitalenergy.com, follow Vital Energy on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.

How To Spend $5 at the Geneva Farmers’ Market

By Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributor purchase, including baked goods, potted plants, fresh fruit and vegetables and homemade bags and jewelry.

Venders come from all over the surrounding area, accounting for a total of over thirty vendors. The people are lovely to chat with, and may even Katie Levenstein/ Photographer offer a free sample At Geneva Farmers’ Market, more than 30 of their product. regular vendors sell their local goods.

My favorite vendor, North of the Border, The Geneva Farmers’ Market, sells amazing fruit located at the Exchange Street trees, ranging from hand-grafted Parking Lot across from Lyon’s cherry, apple and fig. bank, is a convenient spot for local The market offers something shopping. The market is held fun and affordable for all. I went with every Thursday from 7:30 a.m. just $5 in my pocket and left with – 1 p.m., beginning in mid-June a bag of treats. Fisher Hill Farm, and ending on October 13. The located in Bristol, N.Y., had a spread market offers a variety of items for of fresh fruits and vegetables on

their table. Among them were large melons, bright colored peppers and crisp green beans. I purchased a cantaloupe for just $1.50, and I waited the perfect two days before cutting in.

As I continued along the line of vendors, I came to Maude’s Treasures, a home-based bakery.

They were having a 25 percent off sale on all items except the cookies.

With a budget like mine, the sale was helpful. I bought a carrot cake loaf for $2.50. The powdered sugar on top and soft raisins baked inside make it the best carrot cake I have ever had.

I left Maude’s Treasures and felt like my sweet stash needed something savory. I spotted a farm stand across the way, Windy Ridge Farm. Located in Clyde, N.Y., this farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables. The large purple eggplants caught my eye, so I bought one with the $1 I had left. Tonight I plan to sauté it with

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chicken and onions and add it to some pasta with red sauce. My $5 was well spent, and I look forward to returning to the market.

Editor’s note: There will be a Holiday Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the DeSales High School Gymnasium.

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Campus Happenings Eco-Reps Raise Environmental Consciousness

By Sarah Buckleitner ‘14 Herald Contributor With clouds of smog looming on the horizon, oil spills that coat the oceans and the ever-present whisper of global warming, it is not a stretch to say that the state of the environment is one of the largest challenges facing this generation.

It is this problem that spurred the creation of Eco-Reps, a program that places 19 environmental activists in various living situations around campus. Eco-Reps are trained in how to help cut back on waste, pollution, electricity use and water use, and they use their knowledge to help encourage community members to make changes in their own lives.

Sustainability Coordinator James Landi ’08 founded this program with Anna Hertlein ‘12 on the basis that we are most influenced by our peers; if people who we look up to are environmentally concerned, then the attitude around Hobart and William Smith’s campus will quickly change.

Tyler Hatton-Bullock ‘14, a member of the Outdoor Education

theme house and neighbor to the resident Eco-Rep, says that she can already see how the community’s mindset is changing. “Lately we’ve been having more and more conversations about whether or not we should use paper towels, or how to ensure that the bathroom light gets turned off. Before no one was aware enough to say anything.”

Eco-Reps monitor energy and water use, ensure that all broken windows/heating systems get immediate attention and think of other innovative ways to make their living communities more sustainable. Eco-Rep Derek Weiss ‘12 has already instituted a system for composting in both of the houses he’s responsible for overseeing, which will help to keep waste out of landfills. “It is easy to reduce your impact on the world,” he said. “It just takes thoughtfulness, caring, and a little bit of effort.”

Other activities Eco-Reps sponsor are light bulb exchanges (where students can swap less

efficient incandescent bulbs for fluorescent ones at no cost) and collection of items such as Brita filters, batteries and other electronics for proper disposal. EcoReps also work with the HWS Goes Green Program to help track which buildings on campus are most ecofriendly.

Past sustainability programs at HWS have helped to make a difference in amount of resources used and waste created. Through increased consciousness, the school has managed to cut down on energy use by 9 percent, which saves about 700 tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.

According to the school website, “Trayless Tuesdays,” a program that calls on students to forgo using trays in the dining hall every Tuesday, helped to save 13,000 gallons of water last semester.

The effort continues this semester with even greater success—HWS has already saved 7,200 gallons of water.

Another addition to campus this semester is the Zipcar program.

There are now two vehicles available for any licensed driver on campus. Having a community car discourages people from owning individual vehicles, which will save gas and building materials.

Although all of these programs have made great bounds toward making HWS an environmentally friendly campus, the EcoReps program is the first time that students’ attitude toward sustainability is being directly addressed. With the placement of Eco-Reps in residential buildings, the program hopes resources will be saved and that being eco-friendly will become a habit for students. With the help of programs like Eco-Reps, awareness about environmental problems will gradually increase around the United States, and more students will join the effort to lead sustainable lives.

Church, Colleges Honor John Henr y Hobart

By Ali Sana ‘13 Herald Contributor On Monday, Sept. 12, Hobart and William Smith Colleges hosted a memorial service in honor of John Henry Hobart, the third Episcopal bishop of New York and founder of the General Theological Seminary and Geneva College.

Attending the event were HWS students and faculty, including President Mark Gearan, Hobart Deans Eugen Baer and Rocco Capraro and acting Dean of William Smith Susanne McNally.

The service followed the Holy Communion Rite of the Protestant Episcopal Church’s 1789 Book of Common Prayer. The retired Rev. Prince G. Singh, Bishop of Rochester and ex-officio member of the Colleges’ Board of Trustees, presided over the Eucharist and delivered a sermon on Bishop Hobart.

After a solemn procession into Saint John’s Chapel, Bishop Singh began his sermon with a warm greeting to the assembly. “It’s a delight to be here with you. Thank you for being part of this celebration, after the recent anniversary of September 11, for continuing to ponder where we are and where we strive to go.”

The Bishop then spoke of the life and legacy of John Henry Hobart: “There are a couple of things that have struck me about Bishop Hobart’s life; first, that he came on

the scene when the Church was going through a period of turmoil and laying low after its separation from Britain. He was animated and enthusiastic. Then there was drive; he worked tirelessly throughout his life for the revival of the Church in America. He founded the official seminary in New York and Geneva College, and crossed thousands of miles through New York on stagecoach planting churches in every major town in the state. He served as bishop to both New Jersey and Connecticut when they were without Episcopal leadership. When he was consecrated there were 28 parishes and 23 clergy; when he died there were 170 congregations and 103 members of the clergy.”

Hobart Dean Eugen Baer remarked, “I like the antique liturgy of Bishop Hobart’s time.

It made the remembrance of his life all the more real for me. And I especially enjoyed Bishop Singh’s homily, which translated some of the extraordinary energy of Bishop Hobart into the 21st century.

Remembering the origins of Hobart College almost 200 years ago is and always will be part of Hobart’s heritage.”

Acting Dean McNally remarked “What the service made me think is that Bishop Hobart was an extraordinarily productive person who established his projects of

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Matthew Hynd ‘13, Chaplain Leslie Adams and Rev. Prince G. Singh took part in the memorial service that honored John Henry Hobart. education and Christianity on such a strong foundation that they have continued unbroken for over a century and half.”

“It is a special blessing for me to see Hobart’s Anglican heritage represented by our Bishop and our Colleges by President Gearan and the Deans, come together on this holy day to celebrate our past and affirm their commitment to work together for generations to come,” said Matthew Hynd ’13, president of the Episcopal Fellowship and

organizer of the event.

Sept. 12, 1830, marked the anniversary of Bishop Hobart’s death from exhaustion in Auburn, N. Y. In his homily Bishop Singh recounted the last exchange between Hobart and his wife, who admonished him for traveling while ill. “You are undertaking too much!” she said. Hobart famously responded “How can I do too much for Him who did everything for me?”

HWS Track and Field Club Ready to Pass Baton

By Meghan Gaucher ‘14 Herald Contributor Maggie Nash, a sophomore at William Smith, stares at a colorful flier in Scandling Center. She immediately takes out her phone from her backpack and begins to text her friends. “Let’s go to the meeting,” she exclaimed. “I want to join track and field.”

The buzz around campus is all about the up-and-coming track and field club starting mid-September and continuing through the winter and spring seasons. Darnell Pierce, an area coordinator and former sprinter, posted fliers and sent out various emails to get students curious about the emerging program.

On September 12, about 20 students attended the club’s first

meeting in Napier Hall. During the information session, students discussed what events they ran in high school, convenient times for practices, uniform colors and general funding and paperwork.

Formerly a track and field coach in Rochester, Pierce has a strong passion for the program and plans to dedicate his own time and effort for those athletes that want to compete well and push themselves.

The track and field club will be a co-ed, student-run program.

Two students will take the role as leaders. One will be in charge of the sprint/distance practices, and the other will manage the field events.

The facilities in Bristol Field House include a few basic

equipment pieces for track and field such as starting blocks and shot put equipment. There’s also a sandpit and a 200-meter track. Pierce explains that if the budget allocation committee (BAC) supports the soonto-be budget and team constitution, the club can begin purchasing other equipment, like practice gear.

Most of the practices for middistance/ distance runners will be held outside, while most sprinters, hurdlers, shot-putters and other field participants will be inside the field house. In the meeting, students agreed meeting 2-4 times a week for practices run by student coaches.

The participants also discussion optional team lifts.

The track and field club will

compete against other local colleges and clubs. Track runners can enter any race as “unattached,” meaning they can run in the race without affiliation to another team or club.

This opportunity grants committed members a chance to compete in various races. Meets are typically held from December to February, and outdoor meets from March to May. Everyone can attend the away meets as long as they meet the qualifying times; usually only the most competitive runners advance to later heats.

Pierce said he received multiple emails from students who could not attend the meeting, but were interested. “This is way more interest than I had anticipated!”

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Campus Happenings POAP: More Than an Early Orientation

By Walter Stamm ‘15 Herald Contributor Amongst the first-years running around during Orientation Week, confused as to where to go and struggling to adjust to life without parents, there was a calm, confident group of young men and women whose confidence showed in an arrogant swagger, for they had already begun Orientation the week before.

They’re not the football or tennis players, not the cross-country runners, but the “POAP Kids.” While most first-years were still at home packing, these “POAP Kids” were hiking for miles in the mud and rain, kayaking across lakes, and climbing mountains.

POAP, the Pre-Orientation Adventure Program, features seven programs that a first-year can choose from. They range from basic hiking in the Adirondacks, to advanced kayaking and mountain climbing. There is also a community service in Geneva program.

The groups consist of eight to ten members, six to eight first-years led by two guides who are also students.

After his program, POAP student Austin Von Dross ’15 said, “My experience was one that helped me prepare for college… it [POAP] helps

you extend out of your comfort zone socially. Going on POAP was a good decision because I came into college with friends.”

Editor’s note: Walter Stamm participated in a POAP program.

Here is his account: I was hesitant at first, but the trip soon turned out to be a great decision. The forced bonding during orientation weekend was not found on the trip. We found friendship by the sheer joy, exhilaration, and challenges we all went through.

I went into POAP knowing nobody; I left having a great group of friends to help me acclimate to Photo courtesy of Kristen Kush life in college. POAP is not just a Led by Kevin Guay ‘12 and Kristen Kush ‘12, a group fun camping trip, it was, without our of POAP students pose for a quick picture. knowing, a week of Orientation.

We spent five days in mud, Saga was a five-star restaurant, and JPR was the grime, and sweat. We slept on the hard, bitter Ritz-Carlton. ground, and ate enough Cliff bars and peanut butter to last a lifetime. When we came back,

Cork & Fork Celebrates Local Flavors

By Emma Stratigos ‘12 Herald Contributor Local produce, wines and food of the Finger Lakes region will all be featured under one roof on September 16 and 17. The second annual Finger Lakes Cork & Fork Festival in Seneca Falls will be a celebration of the area’s agriculture and culinary best.

The event, put on by the Seneca Falls Chamber of Commerce, will showcase more than 70 exhibitors including wineries, farms, food producers, restaurants and chefs. All vendors will have products for sale, along with samples and tastings of their very best. “If you find something you like, you can go home with it,” said Jeff Shipley, co-chair of the event.

Several businesses from the Geneva area will be featured, including Red Jacket Orchards, Stony Brook WholeHeartedFoods and a chef from the Ramada Inn. Friday, September 16 is the VIP event ($50 including admission to Saturday’s event), where guests can learn about tapas and wine pairings and enjoy live jazz music in an intimate setting. The larger-scale main event takes place on Saturday, September 17 ($25 advance and $30 at the door). Saturday’s schedule includes seminars like “Proper Wine Tasting,” “Trends in Chocolate” and “Eating & Cooking Raw.” In addition, cooking demonstrations will take place throughout the day. A local producer

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experience from the field to preparation and presentation.” Chefs and restaurants will also offer recipes with all necessary local ingredients available there at the festival.

The Finger Lakes region is home to more than 100 wineries, along with a wide variety of restaurants and locally made products. “All fourteen counties of the Finger Lakes are represented [at the festival],” explained Shipley.

“We are trying to showcase everything that we

have to offer here as best we can.”

Shipley hopes that locals will discover and get excited about products that they may not have previously associated with the Finger Lakes region. Comparing the Finger Lakes to the expansion of the wine industry in Napa Valley, CA, and the culinary movement that followed, Shipley feels that the area is becoming more of an accredited wine-producing region of the world. His hope is that the event will draw residents to see what it’s all about.

The event serves as a chance for Hobart and William Smith students to get acquainted with the region. “Here’s the big thing we want to get across: there is so much here in terms of great restaurants… so much in the Finger Lakes that people may not be aware of,” Shipley said. He feels this it is a perfect opportunity for students and locals alike to experience what is, quite literally, in their back yard.

There are still some openings for volunteers at the event. Duties would range from helping a chef prepare his or her booth to helping on the floor with food and drinks. Volunteering guarantees a free ticket to the festival. For more information and shifts available, contact Jeff Shipley by calling the Seneca Falls Chamber of Commerce (315-568-2906). For festival details, visit fingerlakescorkandfork.com.

Upcoming Events Friday, Sept. 16 ival @ the Quad • 9 a.m. - Project Nur Kite Flying Fest es: Jawad Khan talk • 11:15 a.m. - South Asian Speaker Seri @ the Geneva Room @ TBA • 4 p.m. - Jim Calder ‘79 book signing i Tea and Henna Cha b • 5 p.m. - South Asian Culture Clu Night @ Intercultural Affairs (IC) the Cafe • 8 p.m. - Comedian Geoff Keith @ Saturday, Sept. 17 auditions @ • 1 p.m. - Hip-NotiQ’s Step/Dance team Bristol Field House

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Meetings: Tuesdays 5 p.m. @ the Creedon Room

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Opinions Campus Safety vs. Real Safety

By Michael Copacino ‘12 Herald Contributor Men and women of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, we have a major problem at our school.

We currently have a campus safety staff who I, and many of my classmates, believe is more concerned with getting students in trouble than keeping them safe.

I decide to write this now because over the weekend I, a 22year-old senior, was written up for my first time. I was hanging out with some friends at a theme house, casually drinking, when campus safety came over because of a noise complaint. Ultimately, those of us who were over 21, the only people who said they were drinking, got written up for consuming in the presence of minors.

Security lined up everyone in the house and wrote down everyone’s name. They told those under 21 that their names were just being taken down for “informational purposes,” yet still got e-mails on

Monday saying they need to meet with the area coordinator.

This is not how it used to be.

As a freshman, my image of campus safety was the times when they would come into dorm parties tell us than they were too loud and did not as questions as to what was in the red cups. In return, we would

Smith senior, was on South Main Street when she came across a girl with severe alcohol poisoning and in need of medical attention.

Her friends were saying not to call campus safety because they would get in trouble, so my friend took it upon herself to call them. I do not mean to simply call out the officers;

“Campus safety is now an enemy, a fact that has some scar y consequences.” quiet down, we would respect their wishes and there would be no more problems. Back than I viewed campus safety as people whom, although they did break up some of my parties, were people who I could rely one if there was an actual safety issue. This is no longer the case. Campus safety is now an enemy, a fact that has some scary consequences.

On Friday, my friend, a William

most of them are good people just doing their jobs. They are forced to work within a bureaucracy that sees the only way to deal with excessive drinking on campus is by strictly punishing anyone who drinks and blatantly ignoring the fact that minors will drink while in college.

The strictly legal way of dealing with campus drinking prevents us from having a conversation about why people overindulge and how to

prevent it.

My friend is an RA at Williams College, and he says his job is not to get kids in trouble for drinking, but teach them to be safe and responsible. Why could we not have similar policies at HWS? Instead of focusing on reality, the administration ignores the real issues by implementing a campus safety system that is more concerned with punishment than safety.

Ladies and gentlemen of HWS, we can have a safer, more enjoyable college experience if we improve our policies toward alcohol on campus.

We need to act. We need to talk to members of the administration about these issues, and do so not but just by airing grievances, but by offering suggestions that can help form better alcohol polices on campus.

“Boston’s Boy,” Can Go Back to Beantown

By Jenna Decatur ‘15 Herald Contributor Posters went up, emails were sent out and the entire student body couldn’t seem to stop talking about it—Sam Adams was coming!

Also known as “Boston’s Boy,” Sam Adams attended Hobart and William Smith for two years before transferring to Trinity College. This led many students to wonder why he left and why he would want to come back. Many just assumed that he didn’t like it here. Whatever the reason, I think we all thought it was pretty unique to have a celebrity who attended the Colleges come back to campus.

“I thought it was cool having a fellow Hobartian here, and it made it more personal that he’s been to this school and has lived in the dorms,” said Marissa Cooper ‘15. During the concert, Sam Adams informed the crowd that he wrote his most famous song “I Hate College” in JPR. The crowd roared. How much more personal can you get?

For us first years, it was our first big school event, and what better way to bring us all together than a concert, right? Sam Adams’

arrival was a great way to kick off the 2011-2012 school year here at Hobart and William Smith, or so it seemed.

I didn’t particularly enjoy the concert, but I thought that was just because of my musical taste. I’ve never really been into hip-hop or rap of any sort, let alone even listened to more than one of Sam Adams’ songs. Nevertheless, I shared the same excitement as my fellow classmates, and figured I’d give it a try. After all, it was a concert. I mean, there had to be a reason why the whole school was buzzing about the arrival.

As I stepped into Bristol Field House, I could feel the energy of almost the entire school, plus those who flocked here as desperate guests. All those bodies caused the temperature to soar. “I love Sam Adams don’t get me wrong, but I had to leave after 10 minutes because I was so sweaty,” said Mary Dinan ’15.

Maybe it was over hyped, or maybe it was just because it was so hot in there, but I seemed to get

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications

Former Hobart student and rapper Sam Adams performed at the Bristol Field House on Sept. 3. a general opinion that the concert was not as enjoyable as we all thought it would be. One student even anonymously reported, “I really have nothing to say. I don’t know Sam Adams so I don’t even know why I went.”

I’m sure there are many of you

out there who thoroughly enjoyed it, but this seemed to be the general reaction from those I interviewed.

However, it was a free concert and a good planned activity for the first Saturday night, so I guess we really can’t complain.

Polarized Politics Not All Bad

By David Luna ‘14 Herald Contributor As the 2012 election moves stealthily closer, I urge all to take this time for self examination and ask yourself in which political aisle you see yourself standing. Better yet, once you have positioned yourself do you see yourself ever crossing the aisle?

The overwhelming coverage of the debt ceiling fiasco cemented a truth about Washington today in voters’ minds. That truth is that our political parties are facing a cavernous divide in which partisan ideological polarization runs rampant throughout the vestibules of our Capitol.

Political polarization is subject to much discussion in the media and often viewers come away with a negative view of government.

The Republican Party provides us a divergent and eclectic bunch that will test the electorate in its ability to sift through numerous policy approaches, put aside personal attachments and ultimately weigh their conclusions against Obama’s performance so far. Throughout this process voters will notice the

polarization present between the parties and the candidates. Is this finding really such a bad thing?

Polarization in a party system has important effects. A highly polarized system presumably produces clearer party choices, stimulates participation, affects representation, and has more intense partisan competition. Thus,

across parties. Diverse party choice should generally strengthen the polarization of voters. If parties are distinctive in their issue positions, then issues can have greater weight. When parties offer distinct ideological choices, then it is more likely that social class groups could identify and support a party that was more representative of their

“...our political parties are facing a cavernous divide in which partisan ideological polarization runs rampant...” the ideological gap between winners and losers is greater and the policy implications of government control are more substantial. Conversely, a centrist party system should reflect greater consensus within the electoral process—at least in left–right terms—and less interparty conflict and less political responsiveness.

If parties offer limited choices to voters, then it is not likely that the voter blocs will differ sharply

positions. In other words, when issues are polarized the voters can ascertain a greater difference in policy. This ascertainment results in clear choices for voters.

Another commonly cited affect of the polarization of party systems is turnout in elections. With few choices, voters have limited opportunities to find a party that represents their views and thus may choose to abstain from voting.

However, as the number of choices

increases, voters should more easily find a party they agree with, which justifies the effort to cast a ballot.

Polarized elections have the ability to draw more voters. When voters sense high polarization on issues the stakes become higher and drive increased voter interest and turnout.

The stakes are higher because the divide between what each party will do if elected is gaping. Thus the nature of the choices available to voters is strongly related to the level of turnout in elections.

Polarization will continue to persist in our political system especially with the presence of more controversial cleavages. My hope is that you take away a greater appreciation for what polarization is capable of in our political process.

It has both positive and negative effects, depending on which angle you analyze it. The 2012 election provides us the periodic opportunity to vote and decide what role polarization will play in our government.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Arts and Entertainment Professor Gives Geneva Galapogos Getaway

By Maggie Berany ‘13 Herald Contributor rare animals and plants thrive. Professor Michael Bogin, however, brings the Galapagos to Geneva this fall through his exhibit of recent paintings.

Michael Bogin, a professor of Art at HWS since 1975, has painted for more than 50 years.

During the upcoming four weeks he will display 13 of the 194 paintings that were inspired by his two visits to the Galapagos Islands.

He began this collection Photo courtesy of HWS Communications after his first visit to the islands and he often goes Located in Houghton House, the Davis Gallery will display back and changes many Professor Bogin’s paintings through Oct. 10. of his works. Professor Bogin explains that “a Living in the small town of Geneva, N.Y., on painting is never finished” and should always the northern shore of Seneca Lake surrounded be revisited. He recently pulled out a painting by wineries and farmland, it can be difficult to that he hadn’t looked at in years and decided it imagine a world like the Galapagos Islands, where needed a change. Many of his works are rarely

fully completed in his eyes.

In viewing his works, it is clear that they are not literal depictions of the Galapagos Islands but rather what he felt and was inspired by during his visits. William Smith student Renee Jensen ‘13 commented that “even though the paintings differed, there was still unity between all of the paintings.”

Another William Smith student, Brittany Keeler ‘14, felt that the “movement and colors in Bogin’s paintings transported her to a different world outside of Geneva.” These kinds of reactions are exactly what Professor Bogin intended. He explained that he wants each person who approaches his work to have their own personal reaction to it. He does not want the viewer to think of his personal inspiration but rather focus on “the viewer’s own experience of looking and feeling of the paintings.”

The collection will be exhibited through Monday, Oct. 10, at the Davis Gallery in Houghton House. Students should visit the exhibit escape Geneva and create their own world through his works.

Discovering Geneva: The Leaf Kitchen

By Ellen Harvey ‘12 Campus Happenings Editor of Seneca Street.

“We were looking for a place that we could call our own,” explained Tatiana Bruno, front of the house manager and server at Leaf Kitchen. “Where do we go to get food better than what we cook at home?

Where do we go for good food that’s at a reasonable price? We would find ourselves in Ithaca, Canandaigua and Seneca Falls instead of here, where we live. So we decided after six Photo courtesy of HWS Communications months of that to start our own Tatiana Bruno ‘05 and Jack Woolfrey ‘07, owners restaurant.”

The Leaf Kitchen offers of Leaf Kitchen, aim to offer a variety of dishes affordable meals that average prepared with local ingredients. around $7.50 and range from home-style staples like meatloaf I am always looking for new places to to more diverse fare, such as falafel and eat in Geneva, preferably restaurants that curry.

Bruno and her Executive Chef Jack bring something a little different to the table.

Woolfrey also strive to provide vegetarian Unfortunately, many of the great restaurants options for customers, offering around five in Geneva are also the most expensive ones, unique veggie-friendly options on their menu. making my typically thin wallet less than The menu is frequently changing, so there is happy. Instead, I struggle through Saga meals always something new and fresh to try at Leaf or my own unambitious cooking, all the while Kitchen. contemplating whether I should drop $15 Aside from affordably priced meals, Leaf dollars on a meal or save it all for the bars Kitchen emphasizes buying food locally and instead. preparing those ingredients from scratch.

My food dilemma just became a lot more “In terms of our vision—yeah—real food. We manageable. One of the newest restaurants do not order anything from anywhere where in town, The Leaf Kitchen, had its grand it’s already cooked and just put away,” says opening August 12. It is located behind the Bruno.

“We order raw materials and cook raw One Franklin Square building at the very end materials.”

Not only is this a healthier way to prepare food, but also Woolfrey notes “there is something to be said for supporting more than just your staff, but also the local farmers, the local bakers, and the community at large.”

Leaf Kitchen is reaching out to the community not only through food, but through a number of weekly events and future specials as well. Thursday night is Game Night at Leaf Kitchen, offering a pub-style menu until midnight. Bruno and Woolfrey are also working to have regular live music at the Leaf Kitchen on the weekends. The local band El Ka Bong performed at the restaurant this summer and will play there again in the near future. The bar is open late on Saturdays until midnight, offering a variety of affordable beers, wines and liquors. Also keep your eyes peeled for parent weekend specials, future open mic nights and a killer Halloween Party on October 29.

“I want the Hobart and William Smith kids to know there are more options in town to provide a taste of Geneva, affordably and casually,” Bruno explains. “We’re trying to do a little bit of everything and have something for everyone. We want to get all types of people intermingling.”

If you are looking for a new spot in Geneva to eat or simply take advantage of free Wi-Fi over coffee, Leaf Kitchen is a good bet. It might not be readily visible behind the One Franklin Building, but it is certainly worth the search. My wallet and stomach certainly think so!

Leaf Kitchen Hours Monday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 8 p.m. – Midnight Friday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 5 p.m. – Midnight

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Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell

Beef and Brew: More Than Meats The Eye

By Katie McLean ‘12 Herald Contributor

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!

Waddup Liz, It’s literally only the third week of classes, and I’ve already started fighting with one of my friends. You see, my roommate from Durfee last year dated the same girl for all of our first year; I think they knew each other from back home or something. Anyway, the girl, now his ex, is currently attending William Smith as a first-year, and I honestly can’t stand the tension. My buddy has told me time and time again that the ex and I cannot be friends, but that hardly seems fair. I mean, the girl is nice and I swear I have no intentions other than simply being her friend and helping her through her first year here. Also, shouldn’t he trust me? Bros before hoes, right? Basically, what I am trying to ask is whether I am allowed to be her friend or if it’s time to sever the ties. I met both the guy and his ex last year, and I don’t think it’s fair for me to lose either of them over this.

Please help, Whose Friend is Whose?

Dear Whose friend is Whose?, I see your dilemma, I do. However, I must first stress the fact that no one person can control your friendships besides you. You really do have all power and control over your own life, even if “friends” try to tell you otherwise. Now, onto your issue. In my sincerest opinion, it sounds to me as though your friend is just worried that he is losing your friendship to another. This is not a matter of loyalty, as the friend may try to tell you.

It is quite possible for you to be friends with both the friend and the exgirlfriend, and there shouldn’t be too many conflicts. However, I would humbly advise you to be conscious about how much you talk to your friend about his ex-girlfriend. It is absolutely okay to hang out with both parties,   but be mindful and be respectful of how each may be feeling in regards to     the other. I know you will do what is right.

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Upcoming Events: Passione: $6 for all seats

Sat., Sept. 17 @ 7 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 18

@ 2 p.m.; Mon., Sept. 19 @ 7 p.m.

The Mikado: $10 for college students

Sat., Sept. 24 @ 7:30 p.m. *All events are held at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva, NY) unless otherwise noted.

I could go vegetarian tomorrow. Yet tonight at Beef and Brew, I faced a new match, one that curved my opinions— for a while, at least.

Heaping mashed potatoes, carrots and beef on top of beef on top of beef…I ate my first beef stew. It gushed with flavor, and I was shocked at my newfound, positive, carnivorous state-ofmind. Beside my plate was a Stone India Pale Ale, costing me a fat $6.00. Yet I was hardly let down; my Californian beer was crisp and deeply flavored.

With a menu that represents a vast majority of American and European cuisine, Beef and Brew offers something for even the pickiest eater. The name is wonderfully mistaken, yet hardly a misnomer, recognizing that not all groups can enjoy a heavy plate of beef; there’s also an array of salads, wraps, soups and even a classic kids’ menu. Even better, these entrees are paired with suggestions for a brew to drink.

My meal, consisting of a house salad, beef stew and an India Pale Ale rounded out to $24. There’s no need to be fancy, however, when the menu features a burger for $9, with each additional topping for 50 cents.

This restaurant surely cannot claim itself as the cheapest eat in Geneva, but you do get what you pay for. As for the beers, the

price range can be anywhere from $2.50 to $14. Most of these labels cannot typically be found in the area otherwise.

The restaurant is separated into two rooms, the bar and the dining area. The dining area, with a colonial-feel, is covered in paintings of ships. Unlike other restaurants, this room is not flustered with waitresses running around through tables; it’s a relaxing atmosphere.

The place is modest—expect to keep your forks for the next course, pack up your own meal to go and maybe sit alongside a few familiar faces—but the food is not. Hearty, delicious and far from a light bite, it could be impossible to leave on an empty stomach.

Owners Mike Colvin and Troy Slocum took over the old Red Brick last September, completely renovated the space and opened a mere four months later last January. With 48 wines—30 from the Finger Lakes—and 140 different types of beer, Beef and Brew fulfills any homesick study abroad student or even a local who craves a taste of their own home base.

Girlfriends, guy-friends, Hobart families, students, couples, old, and young— Beef and Brew is a place for everyone.

Professor’s Poetr y Reading Captures the Crowd

By Luke Lyons ‘13 Herald Contributor On Friday, Sept. 9, I gathered advertised.” with 20 other people, all of whom And well advertised it were at least three times my age, was not. Speaking with a few to hear Professor McCorkle’s other attendees and wondering overwhelming poetry. All were how they found out about the natives of Geneva, but none from reading, everyone seemed a the HWS community besides little disappointed. Some had Professor James McCorkle and to call the library to find out, his wife. For an hour straight, we while most only heard by word sat in the Geneva Public Library of mouth. But that didn’t matter listening to poetry, which because McCorkle was going McCorkle to deliver “‘Wanderlust’ is the w h e t h e r described as “complex only word that comes to one or movements 1 , 0 0 0 mind...” through people showed landscapes.” And “landscapes” up. was the name of the game.

“It was fun; (the readings) Reading from a collection of are always fun,” says the zealous poetry from the book Evidences professor with a mighty grin

by Mary Oliver, McCorkle on his face. “In Geneva, I love captured the imaginations reading poems that anchor us and minds of everyone who in our own landscape. It was a attended. “Wanderlust” is the way for all of us to be here. I also only word that comes to mind wanted to read a few of my own when reminiscing on that night. recent ones.”

McCorkle took us through It’s a shame that the readings several countrysides portrayed to don’t occur very often…well, be untouched by humans as well in the Geneva Public Library as the town of Geneva itself. He at least. He does occasionally also read a few poems that come read at the well-known Cracker from his own unique insight that Factory in town, but the readings dealt with the deepest of human are usually scattered throughout emotions. the semester. He did reassure Karen Fouracre, a native me that there are multiple of Geneva, had much to say readings that take place around about McCorkle’s readings. “He town throughout the year, so immediately grabbed me with people will never go without his poems. Being a resident of their poetry.

Geneva, I was easily able to bring All in all, I think the last to mind what parts of the town thing any college student wants he was describing. His poems to do on a Friday night is to sit in hit home; he accomplished on a professor’s poetry reading. his purpose. Overall, I enjoyed But if Professor McCorkle is the myself. He reads very well. It’s one doing the reading, count me just a shame that it wasn’t well in.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Sports Herons Headed North for Golf Opener

Calder ‘79 Returning for Book Signing

By Mackenzie Larsen ‘12 Herald Contributor

By Ken Debolt

Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications

Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications

Junior Trilbey Smith tees off at the St. Lawrence Invitational this past weekend. Smith placed 39th in a field of 42.

A new flock of Herons migrated north this weekend to open the 2011-12 golf season. The William Smith golf team, lead by first-year Head Coach Lynn Quinn, took an untested squad to Canton, N.Y., for the 36-hole St. Lawrence Invitational on Sept. 1011.

Four of the team’s top five players from 2010-11 graduated.

The squad returns just two Herons that have played in more than eight rounds, junior Trilbey Smith (28) and sophomore Brynna Trumpetto (11.5). The team will look to these two to provide leadership for an otherwise inexperienced team.

Sophomores Kirsten Spalding and Lisa Vialle will compete for an expanded role this year. Both

players have worked hard during the offseason to improve their course management and shot making ability.

The Herons will also welcome five new faces to squad including junior Katie Bunyan, and firstyears Kara Capstraw, Maddie Carens, Grace Fiacre and Liz Semelsberger.

Capstraw and Semelsberger lead the Herons to a sixth place finish at the St. Lawrence Invitational. First-year Capstraw tied for eighteenth place while classmate Semelsberger finished in 32nd place 11 shots back.

William Smith will be back on the links on Sept. 24-25 when the Herons host the William Smith Invitational at Clifton Springs Country Club.

Hobart Cross Countr y Next meet: Hobart Invitational this Saturday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m.

On Friday, Sept. 16, Hobart College Athletics will host author Jim Calder ‘79 for a book signing in the Trophy Lobby of Bristol Gym. The co-author of “Lacrosse – The Ancient Game,” is returning to campus along with his fellow teammates for Hobart’s Lacrosse Alumni Weekend.

The coffee table style book was a collaborative effort by Calder with co-authors Ron Fletcher and Cayuga Faithkeeper Dao Jao Dre, illustrators David Craig and Arnold Jacobs, editor Noel Hudson, and designer Gill Stead.

The signing is scheduled for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to signing copies of the book, Calder and Jacobs will speak at the event, which coincides with Hobart’s Lacrosse Alumni Weekend. The annual alumni game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. on Boswell Field.

“Lacrosse – The Ancient Game” is richly illustrated. It mixes the creation stories of the First Nations people with the historical records of the first Europeans who first witnessed and then went on to play the game with the aboriginal people. Factual data will include accounts from the Jesuits, brand new illustrations from top North American artists, historical pictures by George Catlin and

others, right up to the first rules provided by Dr. George Beers and subsequent presentations of the game to British Royalty, and finally, U.S. expansion. Stories include how the game was viewed in the early creation stories of the First Nations.

A two-time All-American in lacrosse, Calder was a member of the Statesmen’s NCAA Championship winning squads of 1976 and 1978. He was inducted into the Hobart Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003. The native Canadian was a member of the 1978 Canadian World Championship team that beat the United States 17-16 in overtime. Inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame as a member of that team, he also was selected to the 1982 Canadian World Team.

After his playing days ended, Calder remained active in lacrosse as the program coordinator for the Ontario Lacrosse Association from 1981-83. The World Lacrosse Games Associate Director in 1986, he also served as the general manager for the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union from 1986-1995. Calder also served as the driving force behind the 2004 ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.

William Smith Cross Countr y Next meet: Hobart Invitational this Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m.

HWS Sailing Next regatta: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 @ Nevins Trophy

Hobart Football

William Smith Soccer

Overall: 1-0 Streak: W1 Next game: Saturday, Sept. 24 @ St. John Fisher

Overall: 4-0-1 Streak: W1 Next game: Saturday, Sept. 17 @ Buffalo State

William Smith Field Hockey

Hobart Tennis

Overall: 4-0 Streak: W4 Next game: Saturday, Sept. 17 against Manhattanville @ 2 p.m.

Overall: 2-1 Streak: W1 Next match: Saturday, Sept. 17 @ St. John Fisher

Hobart Soccer

William Smith Tennis

Overall: 5-0 Streak: W5 Next game: Saturday, Sept. 17 vs Rochester @ 2 p.m.

Next match: Saturday, Sept. 17 @ St. John Fisher