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Flower-ins change due to Title IX Traditional DePauw flower-ins are a thing of the past.

The Univeristy is taking affirmative action to change the dynamic of greek flower-ins to ensure compliance with Title IX regulations.

A work group committee led by Myrna Hernandez, assistant dean of students for campus living and community development, has recently developed in order to create an alternative for future flower-ins.

“The flower-in work group was formed in response to a survey conducted by the university, which noted the level of discomfort felt by many new members during this practice rooted in DePauw tradition,” said sophomore Ellen Tinder. “During work group meetings, representatives from every greek chapter, along with representatives from Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic, discuss the problems and possible solutions to the flower-in process.”

The work group consists of about 50 students and is divided into two sub-committees that met to discuss the changes. Junior Grace Quinn and junior Julia Roell led the sub-committees and took notes about the types of conversations students are having during their committee meetings.

The goal driven by the committee is to allow Hernandez to work with chapters in order to come up with guidelines for flower-ins that work with them both from a personality standpoint and from a logistics standpoint.

“It is a vital goal of the work group to have implemented the proposed changes to flower-ins before they take place spring semester,” said Tinder. “If these changes are not implemented, flower-ins will not continue to happen as they have in the past due to Title IX issues that the University would be held accountable for.”

Title IX is often associated with sports and athletics; however, in its entirety it applies to ten different key areas under the law, including sexual harassment.

“Colleges and universities, not even from a Title IX perspective but form a sexual assault perspective, are having stories all over the media and I think it is very prevalent out there,” said Hernandez. “This is a way we are trying to be proactive as opposed to reacting to a situation or somebody’s actual complaint.”

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DePauw University Orchestra and Choirs perform "Christmas Day.” See pages 8 and 9 for more coverage. ZACH TAYLOR / THE DEPAUW

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When the new guidelines are implemented, there will not be any form of expected or encouraged sexual behavior at flower-ins.

“We talked about what kinds of things as a community we can do to eliminate the most problematic of behaviors and still preserve what is important,” said Hernandez. “Had lots of conversation regarding tradition, introduction and presentation about new member classes and pledge class bonding.”

Students agree that upholding tradition is valuable.

“There really are not any intense, huge changes, which is good because I think this is such a fun tradition at DePauw,” said a student on the work group who has requested to stay anonymous. “I think people will be surprised at how little is actually changing.”

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to take immediate and purposeful steps towards any potentially harmful or harassing behaviors.

“In terms of where flower-ins connect with Title IX issue is in hosting an event that could be perceived or reported with having behaviors that fall into the category of sexual harassment,” said Hernandez.

It is more of the behavior that happens at flower-ins rather than the event itself.

“Introducing new member classes isn’t problematic,” said Hernandez. “The expectation that the new members are going to make out with each other is problematic.”

Because some students do feel pressured to “make-out” during a flower in, the possibility of complaints to the university and a larger investigation could arise from the flower-in tradition.

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Candles lined the sidewalks as students, faculty, and families arrived at Kresge Auditorium on Saturday evening.

The Bonner Scholars lit the Green Center for Performing Arts block with luminaries for the School of Music’s Holiday Gala.

Luminaries have accompanied holiday programs on campus long before the Bonners played a role.

“The Bonner Scholars were founded at DePauw in 1993, so this would have been prior to that,” said Jayne Williams, biology professor and early coordinator of the program.

In its early days, the luminary program was a combined effort of the campus and the community. Organizations were assigned an area of campus in which to place luminaries.

Sidewalks all around campus, in front of the president’s house and in front of the fraternities and sororities were all lined.

Headley Hardware would provide discounted sand to fill the bags and Facilities Management would loan golf carts for both placement and clean up the following day.

Over 5,000 luminaries were placed each year. The program was then called the “5,000 Lights Luminaria.”

Students behind on their community service hours would log time filling the bags. It took years for the program to become a “service to the campus” event for the Bonners.

Now,the Bonner Senior Intern is responsible for the coordination of the event eaxh year. The student must order supplies, organize fellow Bonners to do the prep work and coordinate details with the School of Music.

As the years have gone on, the primary

responsibility for the luminaries has fallen solely on the Bonner Scholars. Jean Everage, former program coordinator, said, “part of the reason was the programs we were paired with were held on a Saturday night, and it conflicted with greek formals.”

No matter the weather conditions on the weekend of the event, Bonner Scholars come together to line the sidewalks.

Present coordinator of the Bonner program Jessie Scott said the idea behind the luminaries is “creating a welcome environment for community members who come on campus for the Holiday Gala.”

Sophomore Bonner Scholar Kainat Akmal likes the luminaries because “it gives Bonners a direct way to give back to the community during the holiday season.”

DePauw Student Government passes 11 pieces of legislation this semester

BY NICOLE DECRISCIO news@thedepauw.com

From a white paper concerning a smoothie stand in the new Welch Fitness Center to a white paper concerning lighting along Burkhart Walk, DePauw Student Government has been busy this semester.

Other topics included making sure more courses at the 200 and 300 levels count towards distribution requirements, placing a stop sign at the corner of Anderson Street and Locust Street, additional hours of operation for the library and preventing first-years from taking W courses that they will not receive W credit for or allowing firstyears to gain their W certification.

“We also put in resolutions for training for Bon Appetite staff workers after the particular incident Halloween weekend,” Student Government Vice President Courtney Cosby said.

In addition to the large volume of legislation, they have worked to reorganize and update the database of recognized student organizations; prepared the student space in the basement of the Union Building, known as the student org space; introduced a new way to register events through an iOS app named Ventfull and researched Student Government’s history in the diversity and potential multicultural requirement.

“We started off the year with the student org space,” Student Government President Cody Watson said.

Watson said that a lot of their non-legislative action has been based in regaining order for the student organization recognition process.

“Recognition was a mess this semester based on the work that had been done in previous semesters,” Watson said.

Earlier this semester, there were discussions surrounding raising the student activity fee as a result of a smaller freshmen class. The

smaller class has led to less total funds in their allocations pool. Organization’s semester budgets are currently in the process of being finalized.

At Sunday’s general assembly meeting, there was also discussion of changes to Student Government’s Constitution. These would allow for representatives from various student organizations to decide to stay to vote on an issue rather than being required to vote on issues that they do not necessarily care about.

As of now, all representatives have to be present and remain until all of the issues have been voted on. There was also the proposed change of allowing each student to represent up to two organizations.

Currently, students can only represent one.

Finally, the last potential change to Student Government’s Constitution would grant them the ability to appoint vacancies rather than attempt to hold another election, only to end up having to appoint someone to fill the position.

Watson and Cosby reformatted the way that assembly meetings are held by making them more interactive. Representatives from the various student organizations now choose which of the four discussions in which they would like to participate.

“We’re still going to make sure that we’re transparent and available in the student org space and by email,” Watson said.

Cosby agreed.

“We’re all very open to hearing student concerns,” Cosby said.

Junior Amarilis Roman believes that Student Government has been listening to student concerns and acting appropriately.

“I believe Student Government is really trying to voice all of our concerns and tackle our issues one by one,” Roman said. “Only so much can be done in one semester.”

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DePauw nature park hosts first annual Reindeer Run/Walk 5K THE DEPAUW STAFF REPORTS news@thedepauw.com

On Saturday morning, about 100 runners and walkers, plus many other supporters, endured the chilly December weather in the DePauw Nature Park to participate in the First Annual Reindeer Run/Walk 5K. The event was organized by the DePauw chapter of Mortar Board in partnership with Giving Tree to raise funds to provide a Christmas experience to children in need in the Putnam County community.

Over $1,200 were raised that will go toward providing both necessities and treats to families in need this holiday season. The event did not have a registration fee, so all funds raised came from donations at the event.

The event’s date was chosen to go along with the time of year when Giving Tree does most of its work, according to Mortar Board member and

senior Rachel Hanebutt.

Gift cards for top race finishers and most elaborate costume were stuffed into mini stockings to match the festive theme of the event. Senior and Mortar Board president Isaac Seppel was pleased with the way the community got involved.

“As opposed to having a campus event that's mainly comprised of students, we succeeded in branching out and creating a tradition that will unite the community,” Seppel said.

He hopes that future Mortar Board groups will continue the tradition the class of 2015 started with this race. He foresees easier future planning because his efforts and the efforts of his collaborators can serve as a roadmap. He also hopes that someday the Reindeer Run will be able to completely fund Giving Tree’s annual needs.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014

Peeler Art Center hosts student performance

BY LEAH WILLIAMS news@thedepauw.com

Surrounded by art and instruments, students crowded into a small gallery to hear music and readings from their classmates.

Percussion @ Peeler was a School of Music performance in an art gallery at the Richard E. Peeler Art Center. The Sunday evening performance included readings from juniors Amanda Volel and Lilly Reed, musical performances from the Percussion Ensemble and accompaniment from guest student performers senior Dan Hickey and sophomore Eleanor Price. Bonnie Whiting, director of the DePauw Percussion Studio, directed Percussion @ Peeler.

It integrated the creative writing department, the school of music and the visual art department.

“I love how it’s kind of an amalgamation of a lot of different kinds of arts,” said Price. “I thought that was awesome just to bring all of those together.”

Students read original work that fit the mood of the performance and was accompanied and followed by more musical performances.

“I think it was just an opportunity that was presented to Professor [David] Crouse and he just asked, based on the content of the show and the direction that they wanted the music and the writing to go in,” Volel explained. “Sort of taking this mystical, political stance.”

Volel read an original story called “Listen to How

the Floorboards Creak.”

Price, who played the flute with the percussion ensemble, looked forward to performing in Percussion @ Peeler.

“I did it last year as well, and it was probably one of my favorite performing events of the School of Music of the whole year, so I’m really glad I got invited back,” she said. “I had a great time. I just love playing with other ensembles.”

The director of the performance also participated. Whiting performed the piece "The Earth Only Endures" by composer Jerome Kitzke, while reciting American texts with an anti-war sentiment from the Tewa (a linguistic group of Pueblo Native Americans), Allen Ginsberg, Walt Whitman and the Lakota (a dialect of the Sioux Native American language).

The event took place among the exhibit “Infinite Mirror: Images of American Identity,” devoted to art depicting issues of assimilation into American culture, examining American subcultures and contemplating the ‘melting pot’ of America. Students were encouraged to move during the event as different people performed and walls blocked the view.

“Percussion @ Peeler is just the best of all of the worlds,” said Mariah Taller, a first-year student and member of the Percussion Ensemble. “It’s art and percussion and creative writing and poetry all in one.”

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Professor of the week: Anthropology D3TV’s FilmFest features original films professor Angela Castañeda by students they are great discussion starters, and students are eager to learn about these topics--even placentophagy (take Anthropology of Food to learn more about that!).

BY EMILY MCCARTER

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Angela Castañeda, associate professor and Edward Myers Dolan Professor of Anthropology, is the final Professor of the Week for the Fall 2014 semester. The DePauw sat down with her, and this is what she had to say: The DePauw (TDP): What is your schooling background?

Angela Castañeda (AC): I actually did my undergraduate work here at DePauw, then I went to Indiana University (Bloomington) to do my graduate training—completing both my masters and doctorate in cultural anthropology. I always imagined myself teaching at a liberal arts institution like DePauw, so when the opportunity to come back presented itself, I was eager to return because it meant that I could give back to students in a unique way by coming back to the place where I was inspired and mentored as a young scholar.

(TDP): What are your teaching styles and why do you think students take so well to them?

(AC): My classes are discussion-based and incorporate mini-lectures with a variety of supplemental sources such as music, films, radio and internet examples. My goal is to make each class a community so that students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and questions. I like to learn everyone’s name and encourage the entire class to do the same so that we can build a stronger community.

My teaching style is fluid and flexible; I welcome suggestions for changes and new ideas from my students throughout the semester, and I encourage them to take ownership in the material so that together we can craft a meaningful course.

(TDP): What are some of your hobbies and interests?

(AC): Outside of the classroom, I am a mother to two amazing kids who keep me very busy. I actually just started taking piano lessons this semester. I was inspired by my son who has been taking lessons for a year now. Music is an important part of life in our house, which inevitably leads to dancing too! I’m also active in my community as a doula or labor assistant, and I offer childbirth education classes in Spanish at the Monroe County Library. So while I’m not in the classroom, my interests in mothering and performance (which frame my research) are still very important to me.

Above: Two DePauw students sprint towards the finish line. Students were not the only racers. Many members of the Greencastle community came out and supported the event.

Below: Senior Isaac Seppel makes announcements before the start of the race. The 5k was put on by the DePauw University Chapter of Mortar Board and the Putnam County Giving Tree. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

(TDP): What do you hope students will get out of your class?

(AC): I will borrow from Ruth Benedict who said, “The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences.”

I hope that students in my classes learn to explore and appreciate the great diversity existing in human culture, while at the same time reflecting on cultural universals—the similarities that make all humans fundamentally alike. I hope my classes provide a particular lens through which students can learn about others while simultaneously learning about themselves.

(TDP): Why do you enjoy teaching?

(AC): I enjoy teaching because I learn so much from my students. They are continuously challenging me to rethink the way I teach and how I approach my research. And I really enjoy getting to know my students and watching them grow throughout their four years at DePauw and beyond. In fact, just this weekend I was at a national conference in Washington D.C. where I was thrilled to see three of my former students presenting their work and doing amazing things—not only in the discipline of anthropology but in the communities they work with as well.

(TDP): If you weren’t a professor of Anthropology, what would you be doing?

(AC): I would be much more involved as a birth activist, which would mean attending more births—something that is not easy to balance with teaching and a young family. I feel strongly about what happens to a woman’s body during birth – and to her baby’s – and I want women and men to know about their options.

(TDP): What is your favorite thing to teach and why?

(AC): I have always enjoyed teaching our introductory class, Human Cultures, because it offers me the opportunity to introduce my discipline to students—since most students haven’t taken an anthropology class before. In this class, we are able to engage in cross-cultural comparisons, to investigate “other” cultures and most importantly to reflect on how our own culture influences how we see and interact with the world around us. Recently, I’ve started teaching more and more about childbirth, reproduction and mothering. This reflects my current research interests, and I love teaching about these topics because

Students listen to music and readings at "Percussion @ Peeler". LEAH WILLIAMS / THE DEPAUW

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Professor of the Week Angela Castañeda teaches one of her anthropology classes. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY

BY JULIE BLOCK features@thedepauw.com

D3TV’s Film Fest last Tuesday featured eight student submissions across a variety of categories.

Four awards were given out at the event. “Baustin and Kevin the Intern,” submitted by senior Brian Austin and junior Alex Moss, won best comedy; “Blue Paint Killer” by junior Bea Dageforde won most original piece; senior Erin O’Brien’s “Much Ado About Nothing” won best film; and O’Brien’s “We’re Ready: DePauw Pump Up Video” won best minute or less. Each winning piece received a cash prize.

Other submissions included sophomores David Kobe and Oliver Mauk’s “Dorm Storm,” O’Brien’s “One Word to Describe The DePauw” and Moss and Austin’s “How Sweet it is.”

Director of the Pulliam Center and Media Fellows Program Jonathan Nichols-Pethick, Film Studies Program Director Christine White and senior Media Fellow Caleb Haydock judged the eight submissions and picked their favorites for each category. They did not see which submissions the other judges chose.

Nichols-Pethick said having a student help in the judging process provided a different perspective to the submissions.

“As someone who grades a lot of work, we [faculty] are very good at it, but we also end up with certain criteria that may be, say, more rigid,” he said. “Having a student voice on that judging panel is a great idea.”

The event, which was orchestrated by sophomore outgoing D3TV News Director Matt Curran included pizza and soda, a screening of all eight submissions and the presentation of the awards by the D3TV board of directors. Each winner was presented with a certificate for his or her award.

“I made it more of a fun event,” said Curran. “I didn’t want it to be just D3TV and contestants. I wanted there to be an audience. Overall, I definitely think it was a success.”

Nichols-Pethick, however, wishes there had been more submissions.

“I wish we had more because, for a couple reasons,” he said. “One, it just makes it a more interesting pool when you have more, and two, I wish there were more students on campus who were producing videos and short films—especially in such a visual culture, even people whose studies and whose majors and interests don’t necessarily bring them over here to the PCCM, I think they could have something interesting to submit.”

Outgoing D3TV General Manager Ben Irons thinks the lack of submissions was due to the fact that students are not interested in video production.

“We had eight submissions this year, which last year we had five ,I think, and they were eight pretty solid submissions, so I was pretty happy with that, but I think around campus there’s just a lack of want to make videos I guess,” Irons said.

Dageforde created her winning short video for her Japanese horror film class. She said students should use their other classes as an opportunity to intertwine that subject with filmmaking.

“Use those classes as a way to get the word out about the opportunities in the PCCM. Use those professors,” she said. “It is just kind of hard on this campus to organize production because you need a little more help, and you need time.”

Curran is not sure if the film fest will become a tradition, but he hopes that future D3TV directors will continue with the event and help it gain traction in future years.

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Professors Coburn, Smith, Jennings and Linville perform “Snow” while accompanied by Professor Hopson on the piano.

The sound of beautiful horns, the hammering of drums and the plucking of strings filled DePauw’s Kresge Auditorium Saturday and Sunday when the DePauw School of Music hosted their fourth annual Holiday Gala, bringing in the festivities of the holidays.

Members of the DePauw University Chorus, Chamber Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Band had been practicing for weeks to perfect the sound of Christmas.

The free event hosted a number of family, friends and faculty members, packing the auditorium full of listening ears. DePauw students were eager to support their fellow classmates as well as enjoy the holiday cheer. Rachael Higson especially loved the show.

“I enjoyed the Gala, and it put me into the Christmas spirit,” she said, talking through smiling teeth. “It’s success paid tribute to all of the hard work that went into its production.”

Directed by Craig Paré, the event opened with the DePauw University Band playing the pieces “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Good King Wenceslas.”

Next, men and women dressed in black suits and dresses filed out silently to take the stage. The auditorium lights were brightened to show the members of the DePauw University Chorus. Harmony filled the air as the singers began their performance.

Singing “Throw the Yule Log On Old Uncle John,” the crowd burst into laughter then quieted down to listen to “Guade Maria.” First-year Kim Lester was in top row of the chorus as she focused on following the conductor’s instructions.

“I wasn’t nervous to go on; I don’t think any of

us were,” Lester said, still excited from just finishing the show. “I was just happy that so many people and students came out to support us.”

The Holiday Gala continued; act after act, a round of applause from spectators followed every performance.

The Saxophone Ensemble followed after the chorus, and the Percussion Ensemble after that.

Professor Tony Weinstein took the stage to perform a piano solo, and Carla Edwards performed an organ piece later in the show.

DePauw University Chamber Singers took the stage with Dallas Gray as the soloist. The Cello Ensemble played pieces from “The Nutcracker Suite,” and the Flute Choir played a collection of French carols.

The show was an impressive collection of talent, Christmas music and holiday joy. First-year Sam Short, drummer for the DePauw Jazz Ensemble, felt the show was more festive and fun than other performances he’d given.

“Performing at the Holiday Gala was so much fun,” Short said, “I didn’t feel like I was sitting at a drum set, more like I was sitting on Santa’s lap.”

Even the music professors joined in on the holiday spirit. Throwing handfuls of fake snow at one another on stage, Professors Coburn, Smith, Jennings, Linville and Hopson sang the song “Snow.”

The Gala reached its conclusion and encouraged the audience to join in on the singing. Words were projected on the back wall as parents, students, professors, siblings and other spectators sang along to the DePauw University Orchestra and Choirs singing the holiday classic, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” while snow fell from the ceiling.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014

WGRE 2014 WRAP UP The 2014 music scene has been jam-packed with powerfully relevant and introspective tunes. Amidst honorable mentions from SBTRKT’s “Wonder Where We Land” to Tycho’s “Awake,” the WGRE music staff has pinpointed 2014’s finest music. Listen to the exhilarating efforts on our airwaves and beyond.

Top 5 Albums

Top 5 Songs

1. Jack White - “Lazaretto” 2. Run The Jewels - “Run The Jewels 2” 3. Young & Sick - “Young & Sick” 4. The War On Drugs - “Lost In The Dream” 5. Phantogram - “Voices”

1. Jack White - “Lazaretto” 2. Rustie - “Attak” (ft. Danny Brown) 3. The War On Drugs - “Under The Pressure” 4. Flying Lotus - “Never Catch Me” (ft. Kendrick Lamar) 5. Kindness - “This Is Not About Us”

Carla Edwards plays “Toccata in Seven” on the organ at The Holiday Gala.

Professor Boerger leads the DePauw University Chorus during the Holiday Gala.

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VANESSA FREIJE

Cheers, tears and jeers: Fall 2014

D

ue to recent campus controversies, DePauw University’s administration is in the process of deciding upon an additional distribution requirement to the curriculum. If passed, they will call it the “M” credit for “multicultural.” This new addition would not affect the current students at DePauw, as it would have to be ‘grandfathered’ into the curriculum for future classes. While there has not yet been any official word on whether this new credit will be passed, I believe this M credit would be beneficial for DePauw’s campus. Not only would it fit well with the liberal arts fashion of being a wellrounded, well-prepared individual, but also it never hurts to be more culturally aware of the world and those of different backgrounds.

Cheers to students standing up for social justice on our campus.

Tears to microaggressions happening on our campus.

Jeers to everyone who thinks it isn’t an issue.

Cheers that more sexual assaults are getting reported at DePauw.

Tears that not every case gets reported.

Jeers that justice often isn’t served.

Cheers to more Title IX compliance.

Tears to losing the traditional flower-in.

Jeers for only including Panhellenic and IFC in the conversation.

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Through the green glass door

Cheers to Jimmy Kimmel delivering an Ubben Lecture.

Tears to the first-year class never knowing a not-for-credit Winter Term.

Jeers to Yik Yak. Cheers to kicking off a public capital campaign.

Tears (and coughs) to having mold in Hogate Hall.

Jeers to the campus still being under construction.

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ePauw’s campus is one that is full of thriving individuals looking for more ways to ensure their futures in this world. It can feel intimidating at times and cause one to fall into this sort of existential crisis, questioning their place here.

When I first came to this campus, I thought it was a great place because people were so nice and seemed to be genuinely interested. After giving it some time though I’ve come to see a very different side of this campus.

I, among many other students, feel the pressures of trying to find a place where we can “just be ourselves,” but it never ends up like that.

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The “M” credit — building bridges

Leann Burke | Editor-in-Chief Nicole DeCriscio | Managing Editor Kevin Killeen | Chief Copy Editor

Cheers to the best football season in years.

Tears to losing the Monon Bell again.

Jeers to Wabash College.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014

There are so many amazing people here that are some of the brightest and most open-minded people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. But that doesn’t excuse the fact that it’s so easy to feel unwelcome and excluded; separated by racial discrimination and financial degrees that leave us feeling like there’s no point in getting involved on campus if you can never truly be a part of it.

It honestly feels like I decided to start high school over; only the work is much more strenuous. I can feel the looks and glares I get because a collective group doesn’t understand my hair or approve of my tattered shoes.

Greek life is a whole other playing field, however. When the school parties together, all that negativity and segregation evaporates, the dissonance becomes harmonious, and everyone gathers around like a ritual. Granted, a majority of students are under the influ-

ence, but it’s funny how this can bring the most random people together and make them feel like they were never a part of a different crowd to begin with.

Fraternities invite you in and offer you a good time because they want to have fun and meet new people. What is it besides alcohol consumption that causes this rift between people to dissipate? You get too feel connected to a larger group of people who completely vibrate with you and have the same outlook on life. I guess this separation comes from what we search for; someone to understand, someone to share our lack of interests, and someone to identify and validate.

We set the bar so high on what we expect to receive from each other, but at the end of the day, people don’t define you, make you or break you. We just exist, despite each other, with all of our common goals.

-Santiago is a first-year from Chicago, Illinois. opinions@thedepauw.com

Being a first generation Arab-American, I myself have experienced adversity that resulted from cultural prejudices. The Middle East is very pluralistic, meaning that not all who live in the Middle East are Arabs, and not all Arabs are Muslims. While there are majorities, there are also minority groups within the Middle East. I fall into that category. I am an Arab Christian, more specially, a Lebanese Orthodox Christian. Growing up in a Post 9/11 world was very difficult, especially when faced with those who assumed all Arabs were Muslim, and by naïve extension, a terrorist. An “M” course that focused on the Middle East would have helped solve those problems, among many others. The “M” credit will have the power to alleviate conflict before it happens simply by educating and making others more aware of different cultures.

Earlier this semester, I was honored to be able to attend an event in New York City for an organization called Bridges of Understanding. One of the co-founders of this non-profit organization is DePauw Alumna, Kathy Hubbard, Class of 1974. Bridges of Understanding focuses on bridging the gap between the Arab World and the American World.

The event was an inspiring evening as the guests all arrived with open minds and hearts. Lebanese fashion designer, Reem Acra received an award for being a role model of diversity in the fashion industry.

Reem’s story solidifies the momentum of dialogue across cultures.

Despite this organization’s focus on the Middle East, I believe its mission is universal. A former student of Bridges of Understanding said it best: “Coexistence can only be achieved by understanding.

Without understanding, we cannot create peace.

We have the power to start promoting peace rather than resentment.” The efforts of this organization should serve as a role model for what this new “M” credit should strive to achieve. With this “M” credit, hopefully DePauw will be able to build bridges of its own instead of further stratifying the cultural disconnects.

- Freije is a sophomore Prindle Intern from Indianapolis.

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s the Ferguson, Missouri trial unfolded these past few weeks, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was what the great men who built our country foresaw. When they wrote the Constitution, edited the Bill of Rights and boldly sent out the Declaration of Independence, their world was much different from ours. Many of them believed in the benefit of slavery, didn’t see women as strong-minded individuals and they had to live by candlelight.

Although these men lived in a different time period, I would like to believe that their core values of liberty, individual rights and equality would lead them to embrace the societal changes in the 21st century. So as racism climbs back into the spotlight as a national issue, it makes me think: How would they want us as Americans to process this trial?

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We should all learn from Ferguson Ferguson brings to light some of the ugly aspects of our judicial system. How juries and courts can make decisions that seem crazy to many Americans, how racism can sometimes unfortunately play a role in those decisions and how a family’s loss can be used as a dinner table topic at Thanksgiving are all things that this trial has made newsworthy.

As ugly as this trial was, it has also been beautiful. For me, the Ferguson story has told me that people still care about one another, regardless of race, and that America is not perfect nor will she ever be. We are not a utopia; we are not flowing with milk and honey like the Promised Land; instead, we are changing and actively attempting to be better. I am thankful for a country where change is okay and citizens have the right to express their displeasure with the government or the judicial system.

When thinking about Ferguson and its impact, I think it’s a good reflective moment for our campus. How can we change in light of the loss of a life? How can DePauw, as a microcosm of the real world, reflect the changes that we want to see in America? Can we have meaningful discussions about these topics?

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Our campus is changing and that means something different for every individual. While it’s easy to get swept away in the drama and excitement of Ferguson, I challenge DePauw students to internally think about what this trial means to them and for other students to be okay with the idea that these meanings might differ. Maybe take the time to intentionally listen to another’s story instead of judging them for not understanding your point of view, or be more willing to accept that individual experiences cannot be right or wrong.

Although our student body is diverse in many ways, we all call Greencastle, Indiana home for nine months of the year; we all get late night food from the Hub some nights. We all spend long nights in Julian or Roy writing papers or studying for tests, and we all sometimes get awestruck by how pretty East College is when lit up at night. It is these small everyday similarities that unite our campus and what we should focus on illuminating in discussions.

ANNIE REMACK, FIRST-YEAR “The library at SAE or the lobby at Reese.”

ALEX MELENDEZ, FIRST-YEAR “Third floor of Roy.”

Whiting is a junior Prindle Intern from Indianapolis opinions@thedepauw.com

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014

Men and women’s swimming end 2014 with splash Tapering techniques vary, but generally they entail a reduction in the intensity of practices so athletes will be able to swim their fastest in comMonths of intense training paid off for both the petition. The men’s team committed to a full taper DePauw men’s and women’s swimming and diving starting the week of Thanksgiving. teams over the weekend as they closed out the cal“It varies person to person, but it can take one endar year at Kenyon College. to three weeks,” Cohen said.

Both teams participated in the three-day ToThe women’s team took a different approach. tal Performance Sports Camp Invitational hosted “We only did a three day rest for this meet,” Erin

by Kenyon College that took place from Dec. 4 Horne, a senior captain on the women’s squad, through Dec. 6. The field for the meet included said.

Division I teams such as Pennsylvania University The full taper paid off for the men’s team, who and Davidson College, as well as Division III oppo- had 12 members post times that could potentially nents in Grove City College, Kenyon College, John allow them to qualify for the national championHopkins University and Carnegie Mellon University. ship. Out of the 12, eight swam qualifying times in With such talented opponents in the next lane, both individual and relay events. both squads placed relatively low with the men All of DePauw’s qualifiers made “B” cuts, meanlanding in fifth place and women in sixth. ing they swam faster than a set time for their event.

Adam Cohen, the head coach of the men’s team, This, howver, does not guarantee them a spot at nawas not concerned with his squad’s placement. tionals. Only the 12 swimmers with the best times “That’s not really a focus for me,” Cohen said. are invited.

Instead, both teams went into the meet atSenior standouts Casey Hooker and Alex Alfontempting to get as many members to qualify for the so were likely national qualifiers.

National Collegiate Athletic Association championAfter his “B” cut times at Kenyon, Hooker is ships. In order to ensure individuals were at their expected to compete at nationals in the 500, 200 peak for the meet, both teams “tapered” before the and 100-yard freestyle and the 200-yard butterfly. competition.

Hooker will also swim the 800, 400 and 200-yard

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Swimmers on the men’s swimming and diving team practice for their upcoming meet.

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freestyle relay and the 200-yard medley relay.

Alfonso posted “B” cut times in the 200-yard individual medley, 100-yard butterfly and the 100yard freestyle, in addition to his times in the 400yard freestyle, 200 freestyle, and 200-yard medley relays.

Joining Alfonso in all of his relay events will be junior Blake Lehmann. Individually, Lehmann swam “B” cut times in the 50 -yard free, 100-yard free, 100yard backstroke and 100-yard butterfly. In the 200 freestyle relay, Lehmann broke a difficult 20-second barrier with a time of 19.74.

Teammate Alex Grissom also had a standout meet achieving “B” cuts in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle. He was also a member of the 400 freestyle relay that broke the school record this weekend by .01 seconds.

Other men’s team members that received “B” cut times were seniors Chris Ercoli and Jordan Bantista, junior Stephen McMurtry, sophomore Brandon Sholtis and first-years Kurt Swieter, Dan Rice, Sam McManus, Mitch Davis and Dan Rice.

“This was one of our most successful meets ever,” Cohen said.

Grissom echoed his coach.

“It was probably the most guys ever getting “B” cuts,” he said.

By getting their national qualifying times out of the way in the middle of the season, the men’s team is set to make a deep run at nationals. Instead of tapering for the North Coast Athletic Conference like the women’s team, the men’s early qualifications allows those that made “B” cuts to strategically taper going into nationals. This ensures that the swimmers have their peak performance when it matters most—the national championship.

The women also had a successful weekend at Kenyon. Sophomores Angela Newlon and Kirsten Olson, who found success last season making it to nationals, will likely make the trip again this season.

At Kenyon, Newlon scored herself a national qualifying time in the 500-yard freestyle while Olson also swam a “B” cut time in the 200-yard backstroke.

Despite only two members making qualifying times, Horne is not worried.

“Not having 'B' cuts is not a big concern yet because when we do have the full taper… we should be able to get where we want to be,” Horne said.

Both the men’s and women’s teams will start up again in 2015 with meets on Jan. 3.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014

Blowout of Wooster start of women's basketball's goal for NCAC perfection

BY MEG MORROW sports@thedepauw.com

The women’s basketball program at DePauw University is consistently held at the highest level of expectations. This season will be no different.

The Tigers have begun by excelling in grudge matches and starting the conference season with a win. Led by Coach Kris Huffman, who was honored for her 500th win last week, DePauw took care of their first conference matchup and their first home game while students were on campus Saturday.

Playing against The College of Wooster (1-5, 0-1), the Tigers shot 50 percent from the field (33-66) and controlled the boards, out rebounding Wooster 42-22.

The final score was 92-69, and the Tigers are now 5-1 for the season, 1-0 in conference play.

“We got out to a good start at the beginning of the game which helped set the tempo of how we wanted to play,” sophomore forward Taylor Howard said.

The Tiger’s started attacking the paint in the beginning of the game, which is where they had the majority of their points. It also helped them jump out to a quick 19-6 lead.

Wooster stayed in the game at first with multiple three-pointers, bringing the score back within single digits just once after DePauw’s first initial big lead before falling behind.

“We prepared for the game the whole week,” first-year Hannah Gardner said.

“So we were able to know what they were going to do and know how we would handle it.”

The Tiger’s went into the half leading 49-26 after a couple of big three-pointers from the bench. Wooster never came closer than 20 in the second half.

“We had segments during the game where we saw the things we worked on during practice the previous week being put into action,” Howard said.

Four players scored in double figures: senior Emma Ondik led with 14, followed by senior Savannah Trees, junior Jenna Stoner and Howard all had 13. Trees also had four assists, leading the team.

After a successful first conference game, the Tigers are now looking towards the rest of the season.

“Winning that game was the first step towards the conference championship,” Gardner said.

Wooster isn’t near the top of the totem pole in the North Coast Athletic Conference, however.

“We recognize it was a good win and a good way to start conference play, but we also realize that the competition in conference is going to get tougher, so we're just trying to build and improve upon each game and learn from our mistakes,” Howard said.

Being a successful program has marked the Tigers, and the players know it.

“In our conference we have a target on our backs, so we have to prepare for each game intensely because a team that is shooting 35 percent from the field against other teams can come out shooting 55 percent against us,” Howard said.

While the expectations from the outside are great, the expectations the team has for itself this season are even greater.

“The goals are to win the conference championship and then the national championship,” Gardner said.

In order to get there, the team will need to win the conference.

“One of our major focuses is winning regular season conference and the conference tournament because the conference tournament is virtually the only way to reach the National Tournament and begin the journey to the National Championship,” Howard said.

The Tigers will be back in action later today, as they face Spalding University at Neal Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Tigers check out for winter break early, fall to 0-2 in NCAC play

BY JACOB LYNN sports@thedepauw.com

The poor defense that cost the DePauw University Tigers a win on Wednesday at Denison University doomed them again on Saturday, as they dropped a 76-63 decision to The College of Wooster (4-2, 1-1) Saturday afternoon.

The Fighting Scots shot over 50 percent from the floor and never trailed in front of a crowd of 325 at Neal Fieldhouse.

“Anytime a team is shooting 50 percent against you then that’s a sign you’re probably doing something wrong,” senior Tommy Fernitz said. “But we have to tip our hats to Wooster for finding the open guy and hitting their open looks.”

While their counterparts found success shooting the ball, the Tigers struggled once again to find their rhythm. DePauw shot just over 35 percent, a total that is their second worst on the season.

In particular, it was the starters that couldn’t get anything going for the Tigers. Senior Adam Botts and sophomore Luke Lattner were a combined three of 14 for 11 points while senior Bob Dillon went 0-8 and scored only one point.

“A few guys are in slumps,” Dillon said. “Sometimes the outside shooting isn’t going for us, and we need to focus on getting the ball inside and getting to the free throw line. We’ll be ready to go next time out.”

The Fighting Scots opened the game on an 8-2 run and led for the majority of the first half. Senior Frank Patton III hit a three pointer with about eight minutes to play in the half that tied the game at 23; however, the Tigers were never able to take the lead.

Wooster pulled away just before halftime taking advantage of Fernitz on the bench after picking up two early fouls.

Fernitz came back strong in the second half scoring 16

of his game-high 18 points in the final 20 minutes of play.

It wasn’t enough, however, as the Fighting Scots closed the game on a 14-6 run and went on to win by 13 points.

“We can’t expect to win letting a team shoot 51 percent when we only shot five for 25 from three and turn the ball over 14 times,” Patton III said. “We have to be better defensively.”

Outside shooting was a disaster for the Tigers in the second half, as they went 0-10 from beyond the arc and failed to shoot much better from inside.

“Can’t shoot much worse at this point,” Dillon said.

For the Tigers, an 0-2 conference record is a tough place to find themselves, but there is still time to turn things around.

“It definitely isn’t the start we were looking for, but it’s a long season, and we’re just focused on one game at a time and trying to get better every day,” Fernitz said.

Fernitz led all scorers with 18 points and added five rebounds while playing only 22 minutes. Patton also pitched in, scoring 12.

Now it’s time to move on and focus on the road ahead, which includes dates with Earlham College and North Coast Athletic Conference rival Oberlin College before winter break. “[We have to] get back to the little things and the finer details of what it takes to win games,” Dillon said about head coach Bill Fenlon’s message to the team after the game. “Being better teammates, taking better reps in practice and holding each other accountable day in and day out.”

The Tigers will look to correct some of those mistakes in practice before they host Earlham on Wednesday at Neal Fieldhouse with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Tigers will then wrap up their play before winter break with a road tilt at Oberlin next Saturday afternoon.

Senior center Tommy Fernitz reaches for the ball during the tip-off of the game against the College of Wooster Saturday afternoon. The Tigers lost with a final score of 76-63. CHRISTA SCHROEDEL / THE DEPAUW

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014

Neece to represent DePauw football at D3 Classic

BY AUSTIN CANDOR sports@thedepauw.com

In sports, all-stars all have one thing in common: they’re talented athletes. But for some, there’s more than just talent that makes them some of the game’s best players. This was the case for senior defensive lineman Craig Neece, who made his final season for the Tigers one to remember.

Neece headed into the season as an offensive lineman, a position he’d played since entering the football program as a first-year in 2011. But with the Tigers needing help on defense, Neece was asked to make the transition to the defensive line, a task many would find difficult, especially for a senior.

Instead of letting the frustration from change define his performance, Neece took complete advantage of the opportunity to help his team win, finishing the season with an impressive total of 32 tackles and an average of 3.2 tackles per game.

“He’s an outstanding football player, and very versatile,” said DePauw Unviersity Head Coach Bill Lynch, who has worked with Neece for the past two seasons. “He’s a real team guy because he was willing to make that switch.”

Neece’s hard work and selfless demeanor has been noticed not only by the coaching staff, but also by his teammates.

“Craig is a tremendous teammate, not just on the field but off [it] as well,” senior defensive back Philip Ganser said. “He works very hard at practice and is a role model in the community off the field."

But Neece’s strong senior season as both a teammate and player wasn’t the only reward for his hard work. On Thanksgiving , Neece received an invitation to play in the “D3 Classic," the annual Division III all-star game, which is in its sixth season.

“As a senior, it means the world to have the chance to play again and at such a high stage with other top players,” Neece said. “It is a blessing to have the honor to play in this game, and I will definitely make the most of it.”

Apart from playing in the game itself, Neece will also participate in practices, media productions and the combine, where he will be watched by scouts from all over the country as a part of the National Scouting Showcase.

“I just need to do my best and remember to just have fun playing the game I love,” Neece said. “Everyone on the field will be playing for someone or something.”

Neece will need no motivation to perform to the best of his ability, as he has always played hard throughout his career at DePauw.

“Craig in his play has always been aggressive, strong and powerful,” senior defensive lineman Clark Costello, who has played with Neece since high school, said. “He’s a hustler and has a non-stop motor.”

Regardless of what he does in the game, Neece has already proven his capability for the Tigers. Neece was a key component in snapping DePauw’s streak of three consecutive losing seasons with 7-3 record.

“To have a winning season senior year and to see DePauw football gain so much positivity… means everything to me,” Neece said. “I think I speak for all the seniors when we say we are happy to leave on a positive note.”

Although DePauw’s strong and talented offense owned the spotlight this season, a significant amount of the Tiger’s success was in part due to the improvement shown from the team’s defense, something that Lynch values immensely.

“Any championship football team plays a great defense, I don’t care what level,” Lynch said. “I think Craig moving to defense helped with [our improvement].

The D3 Classic will be played on December 20th in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with kickoff starting at 12:00 p.m. The game will be aired by Prodigy Sports.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CRAIG NEECE