HWS Herald: September 30 2011

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

VOLUME CXXXIII ISSUE 3

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Helen Epstein Speaks at President’s Forum

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief

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AIDS: The Battle Not Yet Won

By Meghan Gaucher ‘14 Herald Contributor

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Alongside President Mark D. Gearan and Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Craig Rimmerman, public health expert Helen Epstein talks about the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

The world first recognized the AIDS virus 30 years ago. To acknowledge this anniversary, international public health expert Helen Epstein opened the 20112012 President’s Forum this past Tuesday, Sept. 20. During her hour-long lecture in the Geneva Room, Epstein discussed the prevalence of the epidemic and addressed the reasons why some preventative programs haven’t been successful.

“The most important thing is to understand the societies you’re trying to help,” Epstein said during an afternoon interview. “Try to understand and look at them on their own terms rather than rushing

in with solutions.”

Researching these problems, questioning some of the approaches and noting the role of cultural relativism proved to be prominent themes throughout Epstein’s lecture, “Why we are Losing the fight against AIDS in Africa.”

In 1993, Epstein moved to Uganda in search of an HIV vaccine. During her talk, she discussed the prevalence of the AIDS epidemic along the eastern, southern rim of Africa. It’s a small portion of the world, but Epstein identified this area as the world’s EPSTEIN continued on Page 2

The 30th anniversary wildfire spread of AIDS, of the first reported Aids2031, RethinkHIV AIDS case tolls its and other organizations bell, reminding many recommit themselves to that the fight is not yet the battle to find a cure won. On Tuesday, Sept. and remember those 20, Helen Epstein, an affected, reports the U.S. admired public health Department of State. specialist and molecular The U.S. President’s biologist, came to Hobart Emergency Plan For and William Smith to AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) commemorate the 30th continues to provide anniversary of AIDS. testing and counseling First identified in the services to those affected 1980s, the AIDS epidemic by the disease. PEPFAR remains a huge concern supports nearly 3.2 to such countries as million people with AIDS, Africa, which continues the vast majority of those to lose thousands of lives in Africa, says the New day by day to sexually York Times. The Walltransmitted diseases. Street Journal reports Now, 30 years after the a 17 percent worldwide AIDS BATTLE continued on Page 2

Geneva Gets a Little Sweeter with the Grand Opening of Whisper Chocolate

By Jessica Lynn ‘14 Herald Contributor Chocoholics rejoice— there’s a new fix in the Finger Lakes. On Oct. 1, starting at 11 a.m., Jasmine and Linda Mead will celebrate the grand opening of their new business: Whisper Chocolate boutique.

Although the Meads originally planned to open their shop in Skaneateles, N.Y., they “fell in love” with Geneva’s downtown district on a chance trip through the area.

“We especially loved the view of the lake,” said Jasmine, one of the shop’s proprietors. The historic and beautiful building also hooked the Meads on the idea of establishing in Geneva, and Jasmine said

she was inspired by the building’s architecture.

The mother-daughter duo is satisfying their sweet tooth with this unique-tothe-Finger-Lakes business venture. Priding themselves on their one-of-a-kind flavors of artisan chocolate, the Meads hope to introduce this exceptional treat to downtown Geneva. What makes this artisan chocolate distinct is the fact that it is hand made in small batches with original flavors. The treats at Whisper Chocolate are always fresh and handmade and boast delectable flavors such as blueberry walnut chocolate, grapefruit balsamic and lemon poppyseed.

The Meads also whip

up batches of chocolate bars and bars, as well as chocolate dipped treats.

While the Meads are currently focusing on chocolates and chocolate truffles, they plan to offer caramel and mint patties for the holiday season.

Whisper Chocolate’s grand opening will be packed with delicious events. The Meads will premiere their new fallinspired truffles and will offer free samples of their original flavors. There will also be a prize drawing for a $25 gift certificate to the Jessica Lynn/Photographer boutique. The Meads will Whisper Chocolate owners Jasmine and Linda also offer tours of their kitchen and provide an Meade ready for their shop’s grand opening on introduction to the artisan Oct. 1.

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Opinions

Project Eye-to-Eye

Kosh a r e P r e v i e w

Ge ne ra t i on X

Stars in Scandling

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R i gh t of P a rki ng P a s s -a ge

Tom Piazza Reading

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McNally Talks Traditions

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EPSTEIN continued from Page 1 HIV epicenter—the region accounts for half of the globe’s HIV and AIDS cases. Epstein believes this area demands our efforts and attention in order to decrease the disease’s presence.

During the initial outbreak 30 years ago, men working in the Johannesburg gold mines received the blame for the disease because of their frequent use of the area’s sex trade.

However, when Epstein collected data, she realized more than half of the women who contained the virus did not work in the sex trade. “Something else is driving the epidemic besides prostitution,” she concluded.

In Africa, the practice of polygamy constitutes part of the country’s culture. Unlike its conception in the United States, marrying more than one partner isn’t a stigmatized concept— African public figures like President Jacob Zuma, his nephew Mandla Gcaba and King Mswati III have married more than one wife. Epstein explained it is this cultural norm of concurrent sexual partnerships that causes the HIV virus to spread rapidly

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throughout the country’s sexual network. “This behavior, polygamy, would merely be of cultural interest if it weren’t for HIV,” Epstein stated.

Although the nations like the U.S. have raised funds for HIV-prevention programs, like promoting condom use and abstinence until marriage, these campaigns haven’t been effective.

During her speech, Epstein outlined one successful Ugandan campaign called “Zero Grazing” or “Love Carefully,” which worked because it remained consistent with the country’s culture. “This approach was part of what I call the ‘invisible cure’,” Epstein explained. “People talking openly and pragmatically about an issue.”

Today, Uganda has embarked on a new campaign titled “Get Off the Sexual Network.” Epstein shared a handful of these advertisements, which advise citizens to limit their number of regular sex partners.

“We have to make people see that they need to change their behavior not because one behavior is better than another, but because it is the practical, safe thing to do.”

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AIDS BATTLE continued from Page 1 decline of people infected by AIDS, even with the giant cuts in funding for AID foundations.

However, the fight is now losing momentum. WSJ reports that national organizations are rethinking the fight against AIDS and how to get more value out of the billions of dollars spent on short-term aid. The Aids2031 project, founded by the Bill Gates Foundation, calls for a stronger analysis on local levels of conditions. RethinkHIV, founded by Copenhagen Consensus Center and Rush Foundation, promotes research by professionals on costs and benefits of different approaches to epidemic, Canberra Times reports.

In the 1990s and the early 2000s, abstinence advertisements, made by such organizations as the Love Carefully Campaign, preached reducing sex partners and using condoms, says Epstein. The ads proved unsuccessful. The 30th anniversary of AIDS reminds many that although the numbers of those affected with AIDS has dropped, the battle cannot halt.

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Campus Happenings Five Points Prison Opens its Doors to Hobart and William Smith Colleges

By Annie Mandart ‘14 Herald Contributor On September 13, the William Smith Congress (WSC) passed a proposal from Gideon Porter ’12 to launch the HWS Educational Second Chances Program.

After reflecting on the meeting, WSC President Kaylyn O’Brien ’12 said the Second Chances Education Program “will be a phenomenal addition to the multifaceted range of academic experiences Hobart and William Smith Colleges provides for its’ students. After hearing the proposal at our WSC meeting last week it became quite evident that the student minds behind this project have put ample time and effort into ensuring that this program will be an excellent addition to the curriculum here at HWS.” According to Porter’s proposal, Congress cut off all public funding for higher education in prisons in 1995. “In the years since,” the document continued.

“A select few institutions of higher education have taken it upon themselves to help fill in the gap. The HWS Education Second Chances Program would continue this tradition.”

In embarking on this program, HWS will join a minority group of only two other institutions in New York State participating in prison programs.

“In New York State,

97 percent of inmates are released.

Sadly, many return to prison within three years. The ability to earn HWS credit through successfully completing rigorous HWS courses is the second chance many of these inmates need so they do not return to prison,” Porter said.

In his hometown of Teaneck, N.J., Porter witnessed many unfair inequalities faced by his own friends and their families, which inspired him to establish this program. “For many years I have been deeply concerned about the great inequality that exists in our society. In high school and in college I have studied prison reform…

Because we go to a school that is focused on service and improving the lives of others, I have found many students and professors who care about issues in inequality and social justice who have jumped on board and have done a lot to get this program off the ground.”

The proposed program—currently in the process of getting funding and approval by the Colleges and partnering institution, Five Points Prison— allows interested HWS professors and students to go to the local prison to voluntarily teach inmates at a college level. Professor

of English Laurence Erussard and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science John Vaughn have already expressed interest in teaching courses at Five Points this spring.

Porter says that inmates who are recommended by the Five Points staff and who have done well on a preliminary exam will be able to take classes.

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications Upon completion of their courses, inmates will Founder of the HWS Educational Second Chances Program, senior Gideon Porter hopes to providing earn college credit.

“We think the sky is prisoners with learning opportunities. the limit for the number believe the progress we course load. of classes taught,” says have made speaks to the In order to participate, Porter.

In his proposal to type of institution HWS is. volunteers must sign and WSC, Porter brought a cost However, we still need get date an Agreement & benefits sheet that called authorization to give HWS Release Form, verifying they understand for approximately $1,200 credit to the inmates from that at most per class taught the Committee on Academic involvement in the program at the prison to help pay Affairs and get the go ahead does not constitute security for reusable books and from the Committee on the or protection from HWS. Participation in other necessary materials. Faculty.”

Because the club will run the HWS Educational However, because the program is just starting up, on a volunteer basis, neither Second Chances Program the initial funds needed will professors nor students will happens at the individual’s be a bit higher; currently, be compensated for their jurisdiction.

Porter summarizes the Porter is asking for efforts at the prison. This means that transportation program in one sentence: $1,541.70 to start.

If granted, the money will not be provided, “The HWS Educational will be taken from the excess and both students and Second Chances enhances must work the strong tradition of fund, which currently stands professors at $99,000.82, according the time into their own service at HWS and will be to information released by schedules. Students will another reason why HWS the student governments not receive academic credit stands out among other on Sept. 21. “We are so, so for their participation and liberal arts schools in the grateful for [the funding, likewise professors cannot Northeast.” commitment, and support count involvement towards already received] and tenure or towards a typical

At HWS, Project Eye-to-Eye Takes ‘Dis’ Out of Disability

By Katie McLean ‘12 Herald Contributor

With 18-plus years of triumphing academia with a learning disability, Hobart and William Smith ProjectEye-to-Eye mentors are ready to return the favor by passing off their success, smothering the struggles, providing resources and tools: The baton is handed off to Geneva Middle School students as they outdo their own learning disabilities.

Project-Eye-to-Eye extends beyond the city of Geneva. In 1998, the project stretched itself nationwide. Founded at Brown University, two students collaborated to come to the conclusion that they must provide the help and strength that they themselves once needed to young students confused by their language based disabilities. These include, but are not limited to dyslexia, auditory processing disorders, ADHD and ADD. Now with close to 50 chapters across the country, the mentoring continues to grow—this year

already, there have been five or six new additions.

In 2007, HWS jumped onboard with Project-Eyeto Eye when Alexandra Connell ‘10 presented the program with an enthusiasm to expand its nationwide legacy.

The main idea has stayed constant: mentoring s t u d e n t s with learning disabilities— by students with learning disabilities— through art, discussion and brainstorms of creative solutions.

Students are guided to think outside the box.

Take, for example, crafting together a “utility belt” with numerous objects that take on the obstacles that a learning disability facilitates. On this belt might be an alarm clock, a (imaginary) spellchecker, or even as creative as a

body-sized bubble that fends off bullies. Some of these tools are tangible, others fictional, but all keep a healthy mentality in mind: learning disabilities can be overcome, but it is up to

the student to figure out the solutions to achieve this.

“Our art room projects help students improve their self-advocacy skills and meta-cognitive abilities in a comfortable nonthreatening environment,” said Molly Troy ’12.

Kevin Kent ‘12, project co-coordinator of the HWS chapter, explains his own

personal experience of dealing with dyslexia.

“When I was in middle school, I didn’t really think it was possible that I could have a learning disability and be a smart kid. I didn’t realize that the two weren’t related.”

T h i s perspective envelops the importance of truly seeing “eye-to-eye.”

Kent, a dedicated mentor since his sophomore year, found this community service as more than just a way to engage, but a way to relate to the youth of the Geneva community. As junior, Troy and Kent collaborated to become the two student cocoordinators of Project-Eyeto-Eye at HWS. Despite this irreplaceable relationship between mentor and student, this provokes a response

from HWS students who want to commit but do not have first-hand insight of a learning disability.

Still, there is a way to be involved. Project-Eye-to-Eye invites the student body to contribute in the club that exists outside the actual mentoring.

Fundraising, support and promotion are the organization’s objectives—partaking in the behind-the-scenes tasks needed to keep the HWS chapter running.

If you’d like to empower a Geneva middle-school student this fall, there is still opportunity. Fifteen mentors are already lined up to help out this year, and the coordinators are still on the lookout for more. The commitment includes one and a half hours per week….

And a heart full of gold. If interested, send an email to Kevin.Kent@hws.edu or Molly.Troy@hws.edu.

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Campus Happenings Americans for Informed Democracy Sticker Stars in Scandling

By Kristyna Bronner ‘14 and Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributors It is not unusual to see stars in the night sky or floating above the head after a hard hit. It is, however, a rarity to see the ceiling and walls of Scandling Center decorated with stars in different shades of red, orange and yellow.

On Friday, Sept. 9, the Hobart and William Smith branch of Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) decorated Scandling Center with colorful paper stars. This nonpartisan organization, which has branches all across the U.S., meets to create dialogue about important global issues and foreign policy on campus.

One of the most pressing issues the club wanted to bring to light on campus is the devastating famine in Somalia. According to CBS news, the region is experiencing the lowest rainfall levels in the past 60 years. The drought, mixed with war and rising prices of goods, has created a desperate situation in Somalia—twelve million people are in a fight for survival as they lose the means to buy essentials.

The famine continues to remain a perpetual problem for the country, but it still isn’t reaching enough U.S. audiences.

Anna Dorman ’14, president of Americans for Informed Democracy, said that international news sources are primarily covering the famine.

As a result, most HWS students do not fully understand the issue.

To bring awareness to the campus in both a visually pleasing and effective way, Dorman worked collaboratively with other club members over the summer to launch the star project. “Since the club normally doesn’t do fundraising, we decided to create a visual presentation of the problem,” she said. “We wanted the stars to stand as tribute to those individuals who have died already to show that we have not forgotten them and

that we recognize our own responsibility for their plight.”

The admissions office was very specific about the visual element of the project and approved of the stars because they are bright and happy. There were a total of 3,000 stars, each one signifying 10 children under the age of 5 who have died as a result of the famine. “That number is only going to increase.”

Dorman worked at a children’s camp in her hometown during the summer, and she enlisted Photo courtesy of HWS Communications the kids in the project. Not only did the children help Sticking stars in Scandling, Anna Dorman ‘14 spreads awareness of make the 3,000 stars, but they also gained important the current famine in Somalia. exposure to the issues in Center. Dorman also contacted being presented as a new situation, Somalia. Dorman said that the kids various professors so they could but suggests the need to break really liked having a part in this notify their students of the project’s away from this image. People need project. greater global impact. to focus on this issue as more of a To inform students of the To inform the campus even political and social struggle; it is project, Dorman and other AID further of this issue, HWS sponsored more than just a famine. members set up a table in Scandling a guest speaker to talk to the campus The conference also featured during the full week following the and community. On Thursday, Sept. Matt Wilson ‘10, who spoke about project’s introduction to campus, 15, Syracuse University Associate his experience as a current Peace and struck up conversation with the Professor Hans Peter Schmitz Corpse volunteer in Ethiopia. He people passing by to tell them what gave a presentation entitled observes caravans of UN trucks the stars stood for. This engaging “International Responses to the pass by his station as they go into dialogue encouraged both students Somalian Famine: Too Little, Too Somalia. The truck’s route is a oneand faculty to donate money, Late.” Held in the Sanford Room of way path into Somalia, and when the amounting to $830 at the end of the Warren Hunting Smith Library rain hits the place is inaccessible. the week. This money will be sent at 7:30 p.m., both attendance and “He keeps of a tally of UN trucks directly to Somalia. Dorman said that energy were high. that go in,” Dorman said. this total surprised her, considering Schmitz spoke largely about the While issues in Somalia are that it consisted of mostly $1 historical implications associated nowhere near solved, efforts such as donations from students. “I was with the famine problem. This those from AID to spread awareness expecting just some professors and included a discussion about how the and raise money are paving the students to donate,” she said. “The presence of international agencies path to change. The stars can’t stars were really helpful and a key in Somalia in the 1970s and 1980s stay forever, but the message can. for people’s understanding.” did not go well. Governments stray “Student activities has asked that In addition to tabling, Dorman from intervention, and Oxfam is we begin to take the stars down,” wrote the daily update story about not willing to pay what Solamia Dorman said. “It was cool, though. the project to spread awareness has requested from them. Mr. When we were putting them up, a beyond just the walls of Scandling Schmitz added that the issue is lot of students stopped to help us.”

Susan Scott ‘67 Speaks on Behalf of Centennial Center for Leadership

By Courtney Aquadro ‘15 Herald Contributor

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In the Geneva Room, Susan Scott ‘67 speaks about her books, “Fierce Conversations” and “Fierce Leadership.”

Sept. 21 through Sept. 23, alumna Susan Scott ‘67 returned to Hobart and William Smith Colleges to conduct a number of workshops with students about the topic of

conversation. Scott has facilitated workshops at many large business firms such as Starbucks and Microsoft.

While on campus, Scott headed

a workshop with some studentathletes, focusing on the theme of leadership. Swimmer Caitlin O’Brien ‘12 said that at the athlete workshop “her [Scott’s] message was unique.”

The chief event of Scott’s visit was a Keynote Address on Sept. 21.

During this talk, Scott discussed three transformational ideas to keep in mind while going through life. First, our lives either succeed gradually or get worst gradually; then, all of a sudden, if they have been getting gradually worse, they fail. She believes the reason for this is a missing, a succeeding or a failed conversation. Second, Scott says conversations are relationships.

Finally, according to Scott, all conversations are with a person’s self, and only sometimes do they involve other people.

During her speech, Scott declared that the key to success is conversation. People not only

have to be intelligent to succeed, but they also need to be able to connect with people at a deeper level. When addressing the matter of technological conversations with items such as texting or Facebook, she said that although she enjoys all these technological ways to have a conversation, she feels that most are only at a surface level.

To further discuss this concept, Scott evoked the metaphor of waterskiing; it is not the same thing as scuba diving, meaning that if there is a problem one cannot stay on the surface level, they must dive down to a deeper level.

Courtney Cytryn ‘14 described Scott as “phenomenal and personable.” Scott’s speech was captivating; everyone sat on the edge of their seats. Duirng her speech, she engaged the audience and had everyone laughing, and all attendees learned valuable techniques.

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Campus Happenings Students Rave About Newly Opened Café

By Kristyna Bronner ‘14 Herald Contributor Hobart and William Smith mini-celebrity Showtime Joe, best known for his work at the Showtime line in the second tier of Saga, opened his own café over the summer. Ryan and Showtime’s Café—located next to student favorite, Joe’s Hots—is just a short walk off campus.

According to its Facebook page, Ryan and Showtime’s Café is named for Showtime’s first grandson, Ryan. The Café serves breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day, except Tuesdays. The

menu has items ranging from the “Sand-Vichh” (two eggs, bacon or sausage and cheese either on French toast or a folded waffle), “Chocolate Covered Awesome-Land” (chocolate filled pancakes) and the “Three Egg Omelet or Scramble” (eggs done your way with three fillings of your choice). The lunch menu features paninis and burgers that cater to all different tastes, such as the Turkey-Avacado Panini.

Slowly, word has been spreading among students about the new Café. Tyler

Mitchell ‘14 recently visited the Café for the first time.

Not only was Showtime there to greet his customers,

she said, but there was also a very homey atmosphere.

Decorated by Mrs. “Showtime” herself, the walls are painted a cheery

yellow and decorated with the flair of a house in the country. Wicker baskets and old vintage posters line many of the walls, along with quotable plaques. “I could feel the warmth in the room,” Mitchell said.

“There was lots of food an affordable price,” said Zach Frantz ’13. “It feels great to support Showtime Joe.” By opening the Café, Showtime Joe welcomes students into his own “family.” The Café serves as a getaway for students to have some delicious home-

cooked meals and relax in a family atmosphere.

The mission on the menu states that they aim to treat customers like family, and thus far, they have been true to it. Visitors may even get to meet the café’s namesake, Ryan.

Despite spending the majority of his time at the Café, Showtime maintains his regular shifts working in Saga at Showtime, keeping his campus connection. Only time will tell how popular the Café will become, not just among students, but among the Geneva community.

Center for Counseling and Student Wellness Raises Awareness with Depression Screenings

By Morgan Gilbard ‘15 Herald Contributor Down in the dumps? Life getting you bent out of shape? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning…and every other morning since last Christmas? There are many ways to say it, but more often than not, the word “depression” isn’t one of them.

National Depression Screening Day is Monday, Oct. 3, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges will raise awareness by providing free mental health screenings from 1-3 p.m. in Scandling Center. A nationwide event brought to HWS by the Center for Counseling and Student Wellness, the screenings

consist of a 5-10-minute survey, followed by a private consultation with an HWS psychologist to discuss an individual course of action depending on the results.

“Research shows that 50 percent of all college students have reported that they have been depressed to a level that interferes with their everyday functioning,” said Michael Siembor, a psychologist at the CCSW. In recent years, HWS’ commitment to providing mental healthcare has greatly increased.

According to the Health Promotions initiative, the statistics of which are

posted around campus, 32 percent of HWS juniors and seniors have received psychological or mental health services from the counseling center.

“If a friend feels hesitant about making an appointment at the counseling center, talk to the dean, the chaplain or faculty members to build support,” said Meghann Wraight-Steinmetz, assistant director and psychologist of the CCSW. “We work with faculty and different people on campus, so support is always available, even outside of the Center for Counseling and Student Wellness.”

The CCSW offers individual and group counseling, as well as a counselor on call for students that desire emotional support after office hours.

Students that are interested in promoting positive emotional health are encouraged to participate in Gateway Training, suicideprevention workshops that will take place on Friday, Oct. 21 at 1:15 p.m. and Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m.. For specific locations and additional information, please contact Sandy Gerlach at sgerlach@hws.edu.

Tom Piazza Launches Fall Reading Series

By Emma Stratigos ‘12 Herald Contributor Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ newly welcomed Trias Resident Writer Tom Piazza kicked off the fall reading series Thursday Sept. 22 in Albright Auditorium.

Piazza is the author of 10 books, the latest of which is titled Devil Sent the Rain. He has produced fiction and nonfiction and is celebrated for his music writing. His work has been featured in publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic and The Columbia Journalism Review. This fall, Piazza leads a workshop for a small group of the Colleges’ writers as he works on a new novel of his own.

On Thursday evening, Professor Melanie ConroyGoldman, chair of the English department, offered Piazza an official welcome.

She also recognized Peter Trias ’70, whose request funded the Residency, before Piazza graciously accepted his place at the podium.

Piazza read the first chapter, “Horticulture,” of the book he is currently working on here in Geneva.

He joked that it was only fair that he read a work in progress, as he puts his students through rigorous workshops each week. The story takes place in 2003 in New York City, one month after America’s invasion of Iraq. The main character, David, an aspiring writer just out of college, writes a parody of a patriotic song sung by a country singer.

“The singer gets wind of this and he wants to record it as a publicity stunt,” explained Piazza. The selection also

introduced David’s girlfriend Rachel and her father, a once prominent figure in the New York City publishing industry.

The reading was followed by a question-andanswer session during which Piazza was asked about his expectations for the new book. “For a fiction writer, if you Photo courtesy of HWS Communications have an idea, and you let that idea dominate things, During the first Trias Residency Reading Series of the it almost kills that semester, Tom Piazza read selections of his work. narrative,” he which he compared to Piazza even recounted explained. “I’m still figuring out what I want it to playing on an athletic team the story of his friendship with teammates who are with Bob Dylan, which say.”

He also spoke about the slightly above his level: “It began in 1991 when Piazza process involved in writing really makes you step up approached Dylan with plans of writing an article. for the HBO series Treme, your game.”

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Campus Happenings Talking Traditions with Dean McNally

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Herald Contributor On May 31, 2011, Hobart and William Smith Colleges announced that Professor of History Susanne McNally would assume the role of Acting Dean of William Smith College as former Dean of William Smith Cerri Banks planned to leave the Colleges for the position of Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of the College at Mount Holyoke College.

Dean McNally, however, is no stranger to HWS. She has worked at the Colleges for 39 years as a professor and has served on the Committee on Standards, the Committee on Academic Affairs and in the Provost’s Office. In a recent interview, Dean McNally reflected on her time here at the Colleges and what her plans include for her next two years as Acting Dean.

Dean McNally said she is most looking forward to meeting new students. She added that she is also excited about “renewing William Smith traditions, not as theatre or as museum exhibits but because the founding of William Smith was a radical act and our most fundamental tradition is leaning forward toward changes.”

One significant, albeit small, example of this renewal of traditions is Moving Up Day. “For a long time, Moving Up Day was a fun, interesting day, but time passes and people forget why they do things and a tradition can become empty and brittle.”

The Dean would like to reignite the excitement and fervor that once surrounded this celebration.

Perhaps laurel could be grown on the Colleges‘ campus and then used to make the garland that is passed, row by row, during the ceremony.

“Passing the [Laurel] rope should celebrate the particular connection William Smith has always had with the environment and should relate to something you really give a damn about,” the Dean said.

Another idea Dean McNally offered was Second Sunday Senior Sundaes. This would be an ice cream social for senior William Smith women, held in Comstock. With so much emphasis on what to do after graduation, this program would “celebrate being a senior in itself.”

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications Dean McNally also discussed a more abstract Before becoming Active Dean of William Smith College, Professor program she would love Susanne McNally taught history at the Colleges for 39 years. to see come to fruition. wonderful context, I worry about the positive changes far outweigh It would be called “Everybody Knows Everybody” the way computer social media is the negative ones. “William Smith and would be a way for students of creating barriers between social students [today] are benefitting all different clubs and organizations groups.” These were the only from all of the achievements of their to get to know one another. To do negative changes Dean McNally proceeding cohorts.” The Heron this, student services would keep cited regarding her entire career Society for William Smith athletes and The Katherine D. Elliot Studio track of how many clubs go to the here at William Smith She also reminisced about a Arts Center, completed in 2006 events of other clubs throughout the year. For example, how many time when the Colleges had 36 and funded largely by Katherine football players go to woodwind different softball teams, all with D. Elliot ‘66, are two examples of concerts, and vice versa. At the different combinations of Hobart the profound impact William Smith end of the year, a tremendous students, William Smith students, alumnae are having on current incentive would be granted to the faculty members and staff. These students.

Dean McNally has some lofty winning club: First choice in the teams would swarm the Quad housing selection for the following at the first sign of sunshine, and goals for her two years as Acting year. Dean McNally’s goal for this often three or more teams would Dean of William Smith. But with her program is straightforward: It would vie for the best location to play vast knowledge of the Colleges and enable students to “appreciate what ball. Students and staff from all her infectious passion for helping each other does, and that would disciplines played together and were William Smith women see the best break down ’silos’ between social able to get to know one another. As in themselves and others, it seems Dean McNally put it, “The sun was that anything is possible. groups.”

“I worry about alcohol abuse,” a great equalizer.”

As she made clear, though, Dean McNally said. “And within

Bathroom Pipe Malfunction Causes Flooding in Miller, JPR

By Kristyna Bronner ‘14 Herald Contributor

to move out of her room. When Joubert arrived at Residential Education, they had already located a new living space.

Given the option to move temporarily or permanently, she chose to move permanently in case there was another problem in the future.

Although Joubert was grateful she was accommodated quickly, she still has Kristyna Bronner/Photographer reservations about her A broken third floor shower old dorm. “I know that drainpipe caused the the room I was in had problems last year. flooding in Miller.

I used to live in the room right next-door Around 10 a.m. on Sept. 15, Jordunn Joubert last year, and I remember ‘13, received a call from that the room had a similar Residential Education problem occur and the informing her that her room person living there had in Miller had been flooded. to move out. I remember Joubert did not arrive back thinking, when I was at her room until 4 p.m. that choosing rooms at the end afternoon and found that of the year that the same although many of her things problem couldn’t happen were damaged, none were twice. I realize now that ruined. “Some of my shoes Miller is just an old dorm were soaked, and all the and things happen due to clothes I had in a laundry normal wear and tear.”

A broken shower bag were also soaked.”

Buildings and Grounds drainpipe in the third informed Joubert that she floor bathroom caused the would most likely need flooding in Joubert’s room.

The room below Joubert’s said. “And Res Ed offered to either move their stuff off on the first floor also compensate students whose the floor or put down some experienced some slight belongings were damaged towels.” damage. Hillary Monahan by the water.”

Assistant Director of ‘14 came back to her room The Potter residents Buildings and Grounds at 1:15 p.m. the same day affected by the flood spent Scott Woodworth said the and discovered damage most of the morning two recent occurrences as well. “The door was moving furniture around so were coincidental. unlocked, the lights were that Buildings and Grounds “Historically the institution on, and there was a bin of could dry the floors and has not had a significant gross water in the middle organizing their rooms. amount of flooding due to of the floor,” Monahan said. “I am fairly happy with pipes malfunctioning. We She was instructed to call how the school handled constantly and continually Buildings and Grounds everything. One of the guys evaluate building systems once the leaking stopped from B&G actually went up for possible failure and completely. and down our hall knocking proactively replace problem Just as Buildings and on the door, trying to wake systems.”

Grounds prepared for a busy everyone up so they could weekend of repairing the damages in Miller, the first two floors of Potter also experienced flooding due to a broken toilet supply pipe.

Terumi Greene ‘15 woke up to a flooded room on Friday morning.

When she investigated further, she found that Buildings and Grounds was already cleaning up the water. “Someone shut off all the water in JPR so the bathroom would stop flowing, and B&G was mopping up all the water everywhere, including the Kristyna Bronner/Photographer common room, hallways, dorm rooms, stairs and the After the flooding occurred in Miller, which caused rooms that were affected severe damange like this, Jordunn Joubert ‘13 below my floor.” Greene could no longer live in her room.

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Opinions Generation X, the Sad Truth Behind a Lack of Apprehension

By Leslie Fox-Humphreys ‘15 Herald Contributor Hello?! This affects us, too!

Despite constant publicity regarding the concern of our fellow Hobart and William Smith students toward the governmental sphere around us, there seems to be a strong lack of interest throughout the campus. Even with the approaching Presidential Campaign, or as John Stewart likes to call it “Indecision 2012,” this campus-wide disillusionment with the current political and economic state of affairs has become a problem.

There are clubs all around campus that try to educate us on the pressing political issues, such as the College Democrats and Republicans, and even the Debate Team; but beside a few outliers, does anyone really care? And for those who do care, considering the current economic distress and political gridlock, is there still even an incentive to?

Hunter Lacroix ‘12, who considers himself strongly interested in politics, condemns the present administration to be “inadequate,” further saying

that “the government, especially Congress, has lost its role.”

Others who share Lacroix’s political concern agree and think the first move the government should make is to revamp the fiscal policy, or to “cut the crap” as Jordyn Dezago ‘15 bluntly put it, by cooperating.

Yet those politically aware students were marginal compared to

“No, I don’t do politics. Honestly, it’s too complicated.” His friend later answered who he thought would win the election: “Obama. Wait… who’s running?”

However, there were some students who were not politically concerned that had this view: “No, I’m not interested in politics, but I want to be,” confessed Rachel Fechter ‘15, putting a hopeful spin

“...this campus-wide disillusionment with the current political and economic state of affairs has become a problem.” the rest of the students surveyed— the majority of those interviewed had no idea what was going on in the election campaign, and only two out of the 25 were even registered to vote. None of them had watched Obama’s job’s proposal. When asked why the disinterest, there was a collective inability to answer the question. One source, who wished to remain anonymous aside from his label as a LAX Bro, explained his apathy with a hesitated reply:

on the interview process. “I guess I’ve never really had an interest because I’ve never had a say.”

At least everyone, concerned or not, could agree on two things: The United States’ government is far from being satisfactory, and there is a common belief that the presidential incumbent will remain in office. A bittersweet sign for the Obama campaign, as well as for us, for if this administration does end up getting reelected, there is no

guarantee that our economy will improve at all.

Is it even HWS’ duty to inform or engage students in current affairs? “They [HWS] have a lot of clubs like that,” says Kaitley Worzer ‘15, “but they’re not encouraging those who have no interest.”

Others, like Mary McLoughlin ’15, disagree and said they “don’t think it’s their job.”

But if a college’s job is to prepare us for the harsh, cold, adult world ahead, then shouldn’t it be?

We as students all need to face the fact that although we may be sheltered here by our beautiful campus, social lives, frat parties and endless homework, the world we are rejecting will be ours the day we graduate. We should stand up and prove wrong the notion that this is “just another school.”

HWS is an institution, we need to pay attention, and though it’s not uncommon for youth to be less interested in current affairs, this is the next generation, folks. Be prepared.

The Right of Parking Pass-age

By Caley Goldblatt ‘12 Herald Contributor Living off-campus as a senior is full of perks. Most notable is our freedom from HWS security, that is, until you get on their turf. Although it is beneficial to have a vehicle off-campus, problems unfold when deciding where to park.

The story seems to go a little something like this: In the distance, there is a disgruntled security guard hovering over your windshield wipers. Nooooooooo!

Your sympathetic nervous system kicks in and excuses bubble up in your mouth. “I just ran in for a second—look I even left my hazards on.” Or, “I promise it was just a onetime thing; I was running late to class.”

Pulling out any excuse is just a knee jerk reaction to seeing a blinking tow-truck approaching from the distance or, God-forbid, the claw boot they mercilessly clamp on (with a one-hundred dollar price tag to relieve it’s spike fingers).

Even if they are not there waiting, it is clear when security has been there. They weave through

the lots, leaving a trail of off-white parking tickets littering students’ front windows like bird poo. They came, they ticketed, they left.

For on campus students, the solution is simple: Go to security and shell out the 160 dollars for a parking pass. It’s a steep price, but at least you will stop feeling like a criminal every time you leave the Medbury parking lot.

However, off-campus students have a trickier situation. The Parking and Traffic regulation handbook, a PDF file tucked away on the security tab of the HWS site states: Students who live off-campus within one-half mile of campus will have no access to central campus parking except after business hours.

Well great, so we have no choice but to park illegally. Then again, off-campus students are available to purchase a “limited parking pass.” For a fee of $90 per school year, students can park at all the central parking lots, including the Barn, Scandling North and most residential lots.

Unfortunately, this fairly worthless option can only be used during non-business hours, a.k.a. times that off-campus students really have no interest in being on campus.

The regulations specify that: Individuals with limited-use permits may use central parking during non-business hours (5 p.m. - 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and all times Saturday, Sunday, and school holidays).

With the exception of the occasional printing at the library at night for those too cheap to buy ink cartridges, off-campus seniors are hardly hanging out on campus between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Plus, if you do park there overnight, I guarantee that you’ll be greeted in the morning with a big fat ticket with the time indicating around 8:01 am.

In the guide, they make it clear that: Limited-use permitted vehicles found parked in central campus lots during business hours will be cited and assessed a fine.

These fees can be concocted from the myriad of regulations that are featured on the ticket. The recipe for a juicy parking ticket is usually one part “failure to display parking permit” ($25) with a dash of “parked in a restricted area” ($25) and sometimes a sprinkle of “green surcharge” ($5), if you own a boat of a car like I do.

When you know the rules, it is much easier to decide if and how you want to break them. Best advice, when in doubt, park on South Main Street or St. Clair Street. That way, just like off-campus homes, the Geneva Police have jurisdiction instead of HWS security. Also, it is doubtful that the GPD would notice a few measly rule breakers lining the streets, considering how much of their energy is spent patrolling Pulteney Street. Even though, by living off campus, we have been granted certain freedoms from security, the moment our tires roll onto HWS domain, we’re at the mercy of the man.

A ‘Simple’ Plea for Humanity

By David Luna ‘14 Herald Contributor Our world is increasingly diverse in terms of institutions and people.

In order to navigate the divergence, one must have an understanding of religious associations, peer groups, political parties, work organizations, markets and especially nations, to name a few.

Our society today has lost its sense of inquisitiveness and jumps too quickly to conclusions without having all senses alert. This practice has proliferated and has been spurred by society’s insatiable appetite for results and satisfaction in a manner that defies time. Having a heart for understanding others is critical as a citizen because many issues that a citizen faces can be shared by others, therefore becoming a public matter, or social issue.

The world has experienced

more international travel, commerce and communication than ever before. Yet most are totally unaware of the many similarities that bind us together. What are always highlighted are the misconceptions, prejudices and politics. World peace, indeed world survival, depends on educated citizens.

There needs to be a commitment to provide students with worlds of experience that creates individuals who are able to separate fact from myth and for whom indifference equates to irresponsibility. What we don’t know about other cultures and other nations will hurt us— knowledge is power.

Our social institutions are in need of revamping as record numbers of citizens are unemployed, receiving welfare checks and unable to provide for themselves and their

families.

The United States is a powerhouse and harbors a host of the finest technologies in the world.

However, in the midst of all this international clout, how is it that millions live in poverty and squalor?

Social organizations are mentioned as a cause, but it goes further than just that. The politics behind the institutions is also a key element.

Political discourse has also shaped the wealth gap debate.

The media portrays the wealthy as greedy and bereft of empathy.

It is no wonder why the public has turned against the wealthy and people believe themselves to be cornered. The debate over the Bush tax cuts provides a fitting example in which this debate is at the fore. As a result, there is growing resentment between the haves and have-nots in

America and abroad.

A Republican would argue that Americans all have the ability to pull themselves back up without the help of government and that the have-nots have made poor personal life choices. Democrats, on the other hand, would argue that the place of government is to redress the inequalities that the market causes.

We have the potential to save lives if we become open to a wider reality and to challenging our own conceptions. Our political system is in need of restructuring and people are not taking the time to examine all things human. This openness is becoming a rarity in society today and as a result there is a general lack of trust, in one another and in the future.

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Arts and Entertainment HWS Students Race Against the Clock at Lake Placid Film Forum

By Caitlin O’Brien ‘12 Herald Contributor The 2011 Sleepless in Lake Placid Film Forum featured two unique challenges for competing filmmakers. First, all teams needed to incorporate four elements—a dog named Hanz, an object that represents the Adirondacks, the Lake Placid Olympic Ice Center and the phrase “…but you look to me like a slacker”—into a short movie. Second, the teams had the task of creating, shooting, editing and presenting that movie in just 24 hours.

Four HWS students teamed up to take on the challenge: Julia Hershey ‘11, Lawrence Gregorek ‘11, Andrew Upton ’12 and Brian Augustus ’12. The group and their advisor, Associate Professor of African Studies Marilyn Jimenez, ventured to Lake Placid, N.Y. for the competition.

The students were chosen by the College’s Media and Society program to participate in the June 16 event and put their creative skills to the test against teams from Ithaca College, Marist College, SUNY Oswego and Syracuse University.

During the event, participants stayed, worked

and barely slept in the Lake Placid Olympic Village. The night before the competition officially commenced, the four required elements were revealed. Students then spent the evening brainstorming and storyboarding. The HWS team developed a story about a schizophrenic man’s struggle to face the reality of his father’s tragic death. The following morning, teams selected their actors from a pool of local talent.

For the HWS participants, the next 16 hours were spent filming scenes around town, in the ice rink and even on a nearby mountainside.

After filming ended, the real rush to meet the deadline began. The process of editing footage and adding audio kept teams up all night. Technical difficulties, including a stalled hard drive, added extra pressure for the HWS

team. “We hadn’t slept in two days by the time we handed the film in,” Augustus commented.

The finished product, an eight- minute film titled “DISposition” was due at 12 p.m. on June 17. The final portion of the competition was a film screening, chaired by a panel of judges who assessed each film and interviewed each team.

In the end, the film “Return” by Syracuse University was declared the judges’ pick. This was the first time any of the HWS team members participated in such a competition and the experience proved to be an important learning opportunity. “Organization and planning is really important. You just have to plan for the worst,” Augustus explained.

The threats of sleep depravation, nearly impossible deadlines and general chaos haven’t been enough to stop Augustus from considering participating next summer. “I’m hoping I can go back. I know the experience I gained from this year would really help if I competed again.”

Off-Campus Favorite Parker’s Receives Facelift

By Maggie Berany ‘13 Herald Contributor

Three weeks ago, the doors of Parker’s Bar and Grill on Seneca Street were covered with wooden panels, hiding the original facade.

The sudden shut-down was due to the $100,000 in renovations that were taking place during those weeks. And although at first glance Hobart and William Smith students might not notice too many differences, there are certainly a lot of changes that are bound to prompt double-takes.

First off, the entire entrance of the building was knocked down—the old windows were replaced with $20,000 German glass doors that slide completely open, which allow for multifunctional indoor/ outdoor seating. Although the deck is not up right now, it should be back by next year, which will allow for even more outdoor seating said Parker’s manager Sammy Passalacqua.

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the renovations “will speed things up in the kitchen and at the bar.” For example, there is a waitress station at the bar and another brand new soda fountain to quicken the waitstaffs’ ability to bring drinks to customers. The bar has also been extended to allow for more seating for customers waiting for their drinks.

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

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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, When my current roommate and I talked about being roommates, we decided that openness and leniency would be two really important aspects of our cohabitation. We talked about being respectful of each other while also being able to hang out with whomever we want to in our shared space. Come to think of it though, I think we decided these things way too early without actually knowing what it would be like.

And of course, an issue has come about. My roommate has her boyfriend sleep over almost every night of the week. I don’t want to tell her that it bothers me because I initially said I was fine with it. However, it’s getting to be too much and I have a feeling they hook up when I go to sleep!! I have a lot of exams coming up and it’s going to be really hard to study with my roommate’s bed loudly creaking every single night. What should I do?

Please write soon, My Grades Are Suffering, But At Least My Roommate is On Top?

Aimee Bender Writes to Perfection

By Melissa Warner ‘12 Herald Contributor From the very beginning, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender is full of surprises.

R o s e Edelstein comes home from school during the week of her ninth birthday to find her mother baking a lemon chocolate c a k e .

However, when Rose takes a bite, her entire life is changed with the realization that she can actually taste her mother’s feelings in the cake. It is soon apparent that whenever anyone cooks anything, Rose can taste whatever that person is feeling: anger, sadness, happiness, confusion, irritation, impatience, worry or love.

Rose’s power changes the way she approaches her life and makes eating complicated, as the strength of emotions often makes a meal overwhelmingly difficult to consume. Even at age nine, Rose quickly learns that this power isn’t something that people will understand and begins to keep it to herself.

When reading the story, the emergence of this magical power seems like an entirely reasonable possibility.

Bender weaves fantasy into normalcy s k i l l f u l l y, so that it doesn’t take over the plot.

The fantastic elements of the story highlight the relationships between the members of Rose’s family, which are the heart of the story. From her mother’s sadness and restlessness to her brother’s slow detachment from the world to her father’s distraction and partially intentional obliviousness to their familial problems, Rose lives with a distinctive insight into everyone’s secrets.

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender is a book that skillfully delves into the depths of familial relationships. The variety of magical elements adds to the tale but Bender makes it apparent that the true strength of this book lies in the realistically flawed personalities and relationships of her characters.

Dear My Grades Are Suffering, But At Least My Roommate is On Top? My dear, I am glad that you bring up this issue as it clearly addresses issues concerning respect, communication and limitations. Rooming with someone can be difficult, and almost more so when you and the other individual are friends prior to the enforced living arrangements. In such a situation as yours, I do feel as though your roommate has unconsciously taken advantage of your trust and flexibility. Also, she may have gotten a bit too comfortable with the laid-back atmosphere of the room.

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In order to alleviate these issues, I would recommend having a conversation with your friend, clearly laying out your views in a respectful, yet stern manner. If you do not want to be taken advantage of, you must work against it. The conversation may be tough, especially for a nonconfrontationalist. However, as Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

By Kelsey Lee ‘12 Herald Contributor

Think hard on these words before you sit to chat with your roommate; their strength and severity both apply to your situation.

Best wishes, Dr. Blackwell

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Whimsical, elegant, tender—these words and more can be applied to the variety of pieces and personalities that comprise a Koshare concert, in all its energetic, colorful glory. A viewing experience of this dance ensemble is a thrilling and heady one. The multitude of eclectic performances are guaranteed to evoke a wide breadth of emotions as the audience gets swept up in the whirlwind of dance, music, and talent that characterizes the much-beloved Koshare.

But what exactly gives this resident dance company its vibrancy? What compels the approximately 1,000 spectators drawn to Bristol Field House to wait in line, sometimes for hours, to sit in plastic folding chairs and watch students dance?

The students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges are not just the fuel that keeps the Koshare vehicle running; they are the engine, the steering wheel and the frame itself. It is an entirely studentrun organization. They dance, they select the music, they choreograph, and, most of all, demonstrate immense creativity each and every year. Koshare is a wholly uncompetitive dance organization; it is a labor of love, pure and simple, and it has been since 1971.

The spring season ushers in the Senior/Junior Concert, but during the fall, quite literally anyone can participate, regardless of level of prior experience, or lack thereof.

“The fall is an opportunity for choreographers to really explore,” says Koshare President Sam Dighton ‘12. “The last few years have been more contemporary, but this year is really eclectic!”

Koshare is modern and contemporary-oriented, but the arrangements have also included jazz, tap, ballet, African, Latin, hip-hop, lyrical and an array of other fusions. “This year,” Dighton eagerly revealed. “We even have belly dancers!”

And therein lies one of the reasons why Koshare is such an exciting experience: It is all about creative expression and pure fun.

That being said, Koshare definitely and continuously demonstrates a professionalism that is quite impressive, especially when considering the enormous variety of experience levels on the part of the dancers. With 26 dances, 27 choreographers, approximately 140 people participating and a limited amount of time to prepare, rehearsals certainly can become hectic, but Koshare always does it right. These students love what they’re doing, they love their audience, and this enthusiasm has propelled Koshare towards the status as a campus-wide phenomenon it enjoys today.

Koshare’s fall concert premieres Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but get there early, as the line is generally out the door.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Sports

William Smith Competes in USTA/ITA Northeast Regional Championships

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief On Saturday, Sept. 24 through Monday, Sept. 26, the William Smith tennis team welcomed more than 70 student-athletes representing 20 institutions to compete in the annual USTA/ITA Northeast Regional Championships. Squads from across the northeast traveled to Geneva for the three-day tournament, and more than 8,000 student-athletes from all NCAA divisions will compete in these regional championships during the next two months.

Two Herons competed in the singles bracket: senior Joanie Hilton and senior Casey Kennedy. In the doubles championship, Hilton and Ocasio teamed up, as well as seniors Jess McCue and Katie Serock.

Right off the bat, Hilton faced some of the tournament’s toughest competition, drawing No. 2 seed Frances Tseng of the University of Rochester in the opening round.

Although she lost 6-0, 6-0 in the championship draw, Hilton picked up three wins in the consolation bracket. In singles play this season, Hilton is 8-1.

In the first round of the singles championship bracket, Kennedy (2-3) cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win over Hamilton’s Rachel Friedman before falling to the tournament’s top seed, Karisse Bendijo of The College of New Jersey. Bendijo, the defending singles and doubles champion from last year’s competition, earned a 6-1, 6-0 victory. However, it was Danielle Shreck from the University of Rochester who captured the singles crown.

The Heron team of Hilton and Ocasio lost their first round match in the doubles championship draw to the top pairing, the College of New Jersey’s Bendijo and Allison Tierney, 8-0. In the consolation bracket, Hilton and Ocasio then put away Bard’s Julia DeFabo and Jean Wong, but were retired in the quarterfinals 8-2 by Danielle Stewart and Lisa Tessitore of Stevens Institute of Technology.

Fellow William Smith teammates McCue and Serock also dropped their first match in doubles play.

After falling 8-4 to the University of

Rochester’s Alexandra Goodman and Danielle Schreck, the duo advanced 8-3 over Ithaca’s Becky Guzzo and Allison Young.

In the quarterfinals, McCue and Serock were edged 8-6 by the eventual consolation bracket champions Natalie Santiago and Samatha Schapiro of Vassar.

The eight singles and eight doubles regional champions will advance to the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships, scheduled for Oct. 1316 in Mobile, Ala. On Oct. 1416, the Herons will head to Mendon, N.Y. to compete in the New York State Championships.

Joellen Mauch/Photographer

Joanie Hilton ‘12 slams a serve during the Mary Hosking Invitational. Hilton picked up three wins during the USTA/ ITA Championships, and she currently boasts an 8-1 record in singles play.

Hobart Golf Competes in Liberty League Tournament

By Mackenzie Larsen ‘12 Herald Contributor The Hobart golf team returned to the links this past weekend when they traveled to Potsdam, N.Y., for the first two rounds of the Liberty League Tournament at the Potsdam Town & Country Club.

Featuring a new format this year, the Liberty League championship is now a 72-hole event spread out over the fall and springs seasons. All seven conference teams will play for a spot in the top Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications four this weekend. That Hobart golfers tee off at the Liberty League quartet will reconvene in

Tournament on Sept. 25.

the spring to play another 36 holes for the conference title.

The Statesmen sixth place finish was lead by Sophomore Ben Ayres’ top fifteen finish. Ayers fired a two-over par 74 on Saturday and followed with a 78 on Sunday to finish 14th overall in the 41-golfer field. His Saturday total is the lowest round by a Statesman this season.

First year Matt Johnson also turned in a top 25 performance, shooting a two-round score of 158.

Sophomore Dillon Sass

(80-79-159), junior Steven Dougherty (86-77-163) and junior Sam Garivaltis (8188-169) rounded out the Statesmen contingent.

The Statesmen will return to the links on Oct. 1-2 when Hobart will compete in the ECAC Metro Upstate Championship at Blue Heron Hills.

Statesmen Host Lacrosse Alumni Weekend

By Becky Merberg ‘12 Herald Contributor 20 alumni made the trip to Geneva. Other activities were prepared for alumni, including a golf tournament in Clifton Springs, N.Y. and an award ceremony honoring last year’s team accomplishments.

Hobart also invited author Jim Calder ‘79, a Hobart lacrosse alum, to share his new book, Lacrosse The Ancient Game.

During the alumni vs. current players match-up, the graduates took an early lead, held down a late surge and ultimately won the game 16-13. Many of the graduates continue to play, giving them the edge to win against a team that currently practices Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications together.

Senior attack Sam Miller carries the ball up field. Miller scored 26 Justin Hager ‘09 took part in the weekend activities, and goals and notched four assists last season. he thinks the current lacrosse team looks promising. “They Sports fans know that reunion and to play a little ball. They had a decent year last year, and I September means the beginning kicked off the weekend with a game think they will improve on that. I of the football season, but this past Friday night, Hobart alumni vs. hope they will make a run and make weekend, Statesmen fans received the current Hobart lacrosse team. the ECAC league tournament this an unexpected fall lacrosse game.

This was the third annual lacrosse year.”

Hobart lacrosse alumni were alumni weekend, which gathered Hager played close defense invited back to campus for a weekend the biggest turnout yet; more than during his four years on the team,

and he now coaches lacrosse at Mercer University in Macon, GA. He graduated from Hobart and William Smith before the stadium and field were redesigned, which he thinks will help the Statesmen make it to the post-season. “The upgraded locker room and facilities, new turf and stadium will put the team in a better position to grow as a program.”

Last season brought some disappointment with an overall record of 5-9. This past summer, the team ventured to Europe, visiting Belgium and France, as a way to “grow and develop as a team” explained Coach T.W. Johnson.

This trip consisted of touring cities while also playing some games in the hope of building a stronger 2012 team and making it to ECAC competition.

The lacrosse team has a busy upcoming season this year, hosting seven home games and traveling for seven away contests. Their first game of the season will is slated for February 18, 2012, but the opposing team has yet to be announced.