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FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

College suspends Beta for two terms

By THE DARTMOUTH SENIOR STAFF

Effective immediately, Beta Alpha Omega fraternity will be suspended for two terms, according to a statement to The Dartmouth from college spokesperson Diana Lawrence.

Following the suspension, Beta will be subject to one term of social probation during the

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winter term and one term of College probation until the end of the spring term of 2017.

The sanctions come after the fraternity admitted to violating the College’s Standards of Conduct in the spring term of 2016.

This article will be updated online as more information is reported.

Melanie Vangel ’18 arrested for arson

By ERIN LEE

The Dartmouth Staff

Melanie Vangel ’18 was arrested in Cape Elizabeth, Maine on July 17 in connection to a vehicle fire. She was arrested by state fire marshals for two charges of arson and one charge of theft by unauthorized use of property.

Sgt. Joel Davis , who works in the fire marshal’s office and is investigating the case, said the office believes that Vangel stole a van, a 2014 Chrysler Town & Country, from Rockport, Maine either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. She allegedly drove it through New Hampshire, ending in Cape Elizabeth, where she set the car on fire, according to a press release.

The van was destroyed and a neighboring garage sustained several thousand dollars in damage. Vangel was arrested late Saturday night.

Vangel is currently in custody at the Cumberland County jail and has not posted bail. Her bail is set at $5,060 in cash, Cumberland County jail intake officer Erik Moody said.

Davis said his office is finishing up interviews in the almost completed investigation. The fire marshall’s office will present its information to the state district attorney’s office, which will determine whether additional charges will be added and how the case will be prosecuted, he SEE VANGEL PAGE 3

HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Zoning board reverses SAE decision

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The Hanover Zoning Board ruled on Monday that Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity lost its residential zoning status when the College derecognized the organization last winter.

The zoning board ini- built in 1928, existed before

By THE DARTMOUTH SENIOR tially ruled on April 18 the ordinance was adopted STAFF The Hanover Zoning Board of Adjustment ruled on Monday that Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity lost its residential zoning status when the College derecognized the organization last winter.

The zoning board’s decision passed with a 4-0 vote and one abstention.

The ruling found that the College has demonstrated oversight over its fraternities, including SAE, prior to a 1976 ordinance, particularly in regards to fire safety.

The decision reverses an April ruling by the board.

that SAE, which was derecognized by the College this past winter, could maintain its status as a student residence because it is considered “grandfathered” under previous zoning ordinances.

Prior to the April decision, the house could not be used as a residence because under current zoning laws, student residences are required to operate “in conjunction with” an institution such as the College.

In the April decision, the zoning board found SAE to be exempt from the rule because the house,

in 1976 and was not under College supervision.

Following that decision, the College filed a motion with the zoning board on May 16 requesting a rehearing, which was approved by the zoning board on June 2. The zoning board held a public rehearing on June 23 on the fraternity’s status.

During the June 23 meeting, the College submitted new evidence, including prior board of trustee decisions, it says shows it did provide superSEE SAE PAGE 3

Anti-Trump rally held

SEAD concludes session

Around 45 people, ranging from young children to senior citizens, gathered at the corner of the Green Thursday afternoon, holding up posters and shouting, “No hate in the Granite State” to demonstrate their opposition of Donald Trump winning the Republican nomination.

This year’s Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth program, or SEAD, concluded last Friday after two weeks.

The program seeks to help high performing high school students from lower-income backgrounds succeed in both high school and college, according to the organization’s website.

By KELSEY FLOWER

The Dartmouth Staff

New Hampshire’s NextGen Climate, an organization committed to fighting climate change through political action, organized the rally.

NextGen organized a “day of action” on Thursday across the state of New Hampshire, with events in Manchester, Hanover, Portsmith and Keene, said SEE TRUMP PAGE 5

By EMILIA BALDWIN

The Dartmouth Staff

The organization recruits Dartmouth students as volunteers and year round interns to act as mentors and academic coaches for the program, which has taken place in Hanover for two weeks every July since 2001.

This year, 23 students participated in the program, completing their fourth and final SEAD session.

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DAILY DEBRIEFING

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

FRESH FUN IN THE SUN

The College appointed six Arts and Sciences faculty members to endowed chairs, Dartmouth Now reported. Robert Bonner was awarded the Kathe Tappe Vernon Professorship in Biography for his work on the era of the American Civil War. David Bucci was awarded the Ralph and Richard Lazarus Professorship in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Human Relations for his study of the mechanisms of the brain. Paul Christesen received the William R. Kenan Jr. Professorship. His research specializes in communities and how they function. Hany Farid received the Albert Bradley 1915 Third Century Professorship for his research in digital forensics. Anne Gelb was awarded the John G. Kemeny Parents Professorship in Mathematics for her work in applied mathematics.

Finally, Cynthia Huntington received the Frederick Sessions Beebe ’35 Professorship in the Art of Writing and plans to release a new book and two chapbooks this year.

Ten Arts and Sciences faculty members are retiring this year, Dartmouth Now reported. They were honored at a June 9 reception. Sarah Allan is retiring as a professor of Asian studies, Asian and Middle Eastern languages and literatures with a specialty in early Chinese language and culture. Susan Blader spent 38 years as a professor of Asian and Middle Eastern languages and literatures and called Dartmouth an environment “close to paradise.” James Brown, professor of film and media studies, said he particularly enjoyed the collaborative aspects of teaching. Brian Dade, who is retiring as professor of earth sciences, said he aims to pursue his research post-retirement. Ronald Edsforth, professor of history, plans to continue his work as a scholar of peace history. Former anthropology professor Dale Eickelman ’64 plans to spend part of next year as a fellow at Australian National University in Canberra.

Gretchen Gerzina is retiring as professor of English after teaching courses ranging from Victorian studies to black studies to one on the novel. Cleopatra Mathis, retired professor of English, said she will miss teaching undergraduates. Former biology professor David Peart plans to continue exploring synergies in learning and meaning. French and comparative literature professor Roxana Verona is retiring after 26 years at the College.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences have recognized nine faculty members for their work as scholars, mentors and teachers this year, Dartmouth Now reported. French and Italian professor Tania Convertini received the Dean of the Faculty Teaching Award, while associate professor and Asian and Middle Eastern languages and literature chair James Dorsey received the Frank J. Guarini Award for Extraordinary Contribution to Off-Campus Programs. Psychology professor Bradley Duchaine was awarded the John M. Manley Huntington Award for Newly Promoted Faculty while associate history professor Udi Greenberg received the Jerome Goldstein Award for Distinguished Teaching. Associate professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Eng-Beng Lim, was awarded the John M. Manley Hungtington Award for Newly Tenured Faculty.

English professor Cleopatra Mathis received the Robert A. Fish 1918 Memorial Prize and government professor Brendan Nyhan received the Karen Wetterhahn Memorial Award for Distinguished Creative or Scholarly Achievement. Mathematics professor Craig Sutton was awarded the Dean of the Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentoring and Advising and biology professor and professor at the Geisel School of Medicine Lee Witters was awarded the Elizabeth Howland Hand-Otis Norton Pierce Award for a faculty member who is an outstanding teacher of undergraduates.

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People enjoy the sun on the Green during the weekly Hanover farmer’s market this Wednesday.

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After two weeks, SEAD ends summer mentorship session FROM SEAD PAGE 1

Jake Rost ’18 said that he first heard of the program from some friends in the grade above. He said that he has always thought that the program seemed like a great way to break out of Dartmouth’s insular culture during sophomore summer.

“I know it sounds cheesy, but it really helps you break out of the Dartmouth bubble that we live in and connects you with people from all different backgrounds,” he said.

Two other students, Gina Campanelli ’18 and Angelina Lionetta ’18, also cited connecting with high school students from outside the area as a draw for the program. Lionetta became especially close with her mentee, saying that she thinks that they will keep in touch for years to come. She added that it “warms her heart” to have had an effect, however minimal, on these students’ lives.

Campanelli also became close to her mentee and said that she and her mentee text often about various subjects, academic and otherwise.

She added that one of the program’s strengths is its ability to

provide stability to students who function like a traditional study hall. often do not experience it, since Still, Moss said, it is clear that the students attend the program for four high school students are impacted consecutive years, starting after their positively even by this small commitment. freshman year.

The program also provides SAT Savannah Moss ’18 further exprepaplained the logistics of the ratory program and said that this “I know it sounds coursyear’s graduating class es, in was especially focused cheesy, but it really addion getting ready for their helps you break out t i o n upcoming first year of of the Dartmouth to a college. Last summer, she plethsaid, they all applied to bubble that we live ora of college. She also said that in and connects semibeyond the sophomore nars volunteers, there are also you with people on topinterns who work for the from all different ics disprogram year round. backgrounds.” cussMoss, who is an edui n g cation minor, originally everyheard of the program -JAKE ROST ’18, SEAD thing in one of her education from classes. She said that she VOLUNTEER the efwanted to apply because fects she wanted to make a difference and because the program is of racism to the electoral process, generally low commitment for the according to a July 18 Dartmouth volunteers. Each academic tutor has Now article.This year, for example, to attend a minimum of two of the students attended a lecture on the academic sessions each week, which politics of poverty given by Charles

Vangel faces three charges, two charges of arson and one for theft FROM VANGEL PAGE 1

said.

Moody said the process typically takes four to six weeks.

Cape Elizabeth police and Rockport police were also involved in the investigation, though they referred comment to the Maine fire marshal’s office.

Arson is a Class A charge in Maine, the most serious classification, and can be punishable by up to 30 years in prison and $50,000 in fines.

The Maine Fire Marshal’s office investigates about 400 to 500 fires per year, about half of which are arson-related, Davis said. They investigate every case to the end, though only about a few dozen are actually prosecuted, he said. Some cases never make it to formal court, he noted.

Vangel had previously been arrested on June 16 for stealing a dog from an animal shelter in Pittsford, Vt. Vangel and two others were planning to attend the Rainbow Family of Living Light, an egalitarian and pro-peace group, in the Green Mountain National Forest.

The dog, named Fred, was returned to the shelter later that evening after a six-hour journey. Vangel was charged with a misdemeanor count of petit larceny.

Moody said Vangel had her

initial court appearance earlier this week, though her next court date has not been set.

In a prior interview with The Dartmouth in June, Vangel said she would probably return to Dartmouth but had no plans to do so at the time.

Dartmouth’s standards of conduct state that students found guilty of a legal infraction in any local,

state or federal jurisdiction will be subject to disciplinary action at the College.

Vangel was on the women’s varsity soccer team, but departed at the conclusion of last season.

Women’s soccer head coach Ronald Rainey confirmed that Vangel is no longer a member of the team. He declined to comment further.

Wheelan ’88, Nelson Rockefeller lecturer and policy fellow. Moss said that the lecture discussed the effects of structural racism.

Moss emphasized that the goal of the program is not to get the students into Dartmouth. Rather, the program provides talented students from all over the country with the opportunity to attend college, a possibility that may not otherwise be available to many of the participants.

Rost said that he really could see how much the program meant to many of the participants during the graduation early this month, saying that it was evident that the program had added to the triumphs of the recent graduates.

All students interviewed echoed Rost’s sentiments, saying that they were satisfied with the outcome of their participation in the program. Lionetta said that while she thought that SEAD would be like

any other volunteer opportunity when she applied in the spring, the program added more meaning to her sophomore summer than she had expected.

While all of the students interviewed were overall pleased with their experiences, they cited issues like miscommunication and the lack of continuity with the volunteers as areas for improvement. Campanelli said that there were instances in which she would show up to an academic session, only to find out that her mentee was doing another activity.

Rost pointed out that it can be hard for academic coaches and mentors to connect with their mentee, as the program only lasts for two weeks and the volunteers change with every sophomore class. Still, Rost and Campanelli cited these weaknesses as minor and said that they did not detract from the overall experience.

SAE loses zoning status FROM SAE PAGE 1

vision over SAE. In June, after the initial zoning board decision, then-Interim Dean of the College Inge-Lise Ameer announced that students could not live in an unrecognized Greek, undergraduate or senior society facility.

SAE could request a rehearing and go before the state Superior Court, a path Alpha Delta fraternity took this year.

Alpha Delta fraternity, derecognized by the College in April of 2015, appealed its zoning board decision in the fall. Alpha Delta’s case went

before the Superior Court, which upheld the decision in May. The case is now before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. The Supreme Court accepted the case on June 28.

College spokesperson Diana Lawrence declined to comment on the decision. In an email to The Valley News, Lawrence wrote that no fraternity on campus could claim to be not bound by the 1976 ordinance.

“Dartmouth has been supervising fraternities since before the Town of Hanover had a zoning ordinance,” Lawrence wrote.

This article will be updated as more information is reported.

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FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2016

STAFF COLUMNIST ZIQIN YUAN ‘18

STAFF COLUMNIST CLARA CHIN ‘19

Bring the Olympics Home

BLM, A Message of Unity

The risks associated with hosting the Olympics in an underdeveloped or unprepared country can be mitigated by keeping it in Greece.

Many people see the Olympics as a chance to boost the host country’s economy and display its soft power through its venues and tourism. When hosted in a rising country, such as Brazil or, in the last decade, China and Russia, the Olympics raise the host country’s international status and improve its economy.

However, it also has huge inherent risks that can result in loss of reputation and the displacement and loss of lives. The International Olympic Committee can combat this issue by keeping it in one country — Greece, the birthplace of the Games.

Rising countries may still be on shaky economic footing, and unexpected misfortunes can dramatically change a country’s ability to host the Games within a few years. On Oct 2, 2009, Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympics. At the time, Brazil was enjoying huge success in its economy and growth. In November of that year, The Economist noted that despite its weaknesses, Brazil was on a path to stable economic growth.

Yet through a series of misfortunes and poor management, Brazil has been on a steady decline. In early 2015 the country suffered its steepest decline in industrial output since 2009, and a decline in its economy was forecasted to follow. Brazil may currently be in its worst recession since the 1930s—a drastic change from its growth in 2009. The Zika virus is also a legitimate concern — though the Olympics will be held during Brazil’s winter when mosquito numbers are at their lowest, the virus will still scare away tourists and families, causing another hit to Brazil’s coffers. The financial difficulty, along with a host of other factors, leave Brazil in a precarious position.

Low funds have led to lax standards in construction and safety, as the country makes budget cuts to combat the ever-increasing price of the project. This translates into tragic and avoidable accidents. In May, a portion of a newly constructed elevated bike path meant to transform Rio collapsed, killing two people. A subway line constructed for the Olympics is expected to open just four days before the Games start, and officials are worried that they will not be able to fully test the system before its opening. Recentlyapproved funds for security and transportation projects have yet to materialize. Without the funds to properly finish building venues

and ensure safety of event-goers and workers, Brazil will not be able to present a safe venue and will risk becoming responsible for the lives of more innocents.

Brazil is a case study of a country that could have benefited tremendously from the Olympics through the added publicity, prestige and revenue, but has become increasingly unable to carry its burden. And this risk is inherent when the IOC gives the Olympics to countries with rising, but not necessarily stable, economies.

To solve this issue, some may say that the IOC should only allow countries such as the United States or the United Kingdom to host the Olympics. But then the bid for the Games becomes yet another tool the Western powers can use against other countries and other peoples.

A solution would be to keep the location the same every year. The logical choice would be the birthplace of the Game — Greece. Though Greece is currently going through economic and political turmoil, the construction could be carried on for the next 12 years, allowing two more countries to host the Games to keep the transition smooth. Moreover, with facilities already built in Greece, holding the Games there in the future would just be a matter of renovating existing structures. By increasing the amount of time it has to construct the venues, Greece will decrease any damage caused by unexpected issues. Moreover, the IOC can contribute funds to what would be a long lasting venue.

Most importantly, keeping the Games in one place would lessen the human cost of hosting the Olympics. To carve out space to place the stadiums, hotels, and fields used for the Games, a country uproots the people living there and in many cases forces them out of their homes.

Yet by keeping the location the same each year, the host country will minimize these costs. Any renovations in the future can be made as they are needed, keeping the community around the Olympic compound thriving and providing a secure and consistent set of jobs. That will also improve the safety of the venues and transportation, preventing more accidents from happening and minimizing the loss of human life.

Keeping the Olympics in one location would be a drastic change to a system that has stayed the same for over a century. Yet drastic innovation is in many cases beneficial. It would take a fair amount of time to make a full transition, but doing so would be tremendously beneficial in preventing the enormous, largely forgotten, human cost of the Olympics.

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As a broad and diverse social movement, Black Lives Matter as a whole sustains a message of unity, not aggression.

In the last few weeks, four police-related them on occasion, at least, I have seen it, shootings received national attention. In where they are essentially calling death Texas, Micah Xavier Johnson killed five to the police.” Convenient sweeping genpolice officers at a Black Lives Matter eralizations based on the actions of some protest. In Minnesota, police officer Je- radical members of a diverse social moveronimo Yanez shot an African-American ment are anti-intellectual, unscholarly, and man, Philando Castile. Two police officers, lead to misconceptions and discrimination Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II, shot against the group as whole. an African-American man, Alton Sterling The truth is that Black Lives Matter as in Baton Rouge, LA. More recently, Gavin a whole has remained peaceful. Since the Long killed two white policemen. Jinsung shootings, the movement has held vigils Bach ‘17’s July 15 column “A Bloody supporting civilians and police officials Reputation,” highlighted the recent deaths killed. Black Lives Matter demonstrations of police officials and linked them to the often feature marches, poetry, prayer and Black Lives Matter movement. He posits speeches. The movement has created that, because of the recent shootings of unlikely allies. Two warring gangs, the police officials, the entire Black Lives Matter Bloods and Crips, convened peacefully movement has lost all credibility. with Snoop Dogg’s leadership to support Each death is a tragedy, but it is wrong the movement. United towards a common to take advantage of national sadness to cause, they called for protesters to remain turn our backs on Black Lives Matter. The peaceful and guarded stores to prevent attacks serve as a looting. As far as unsolemn remindlikely political allies “The message of Black er that violence go, Republicans like against police of- Lives Matter requires time Paul Ryan and Newt ficers should be and resources. Rejecting G i n g r i ch p r a i s e d verbally disavowed Obama’s speech and and discouraged and dismissing Black Lives seem receptive to the and that leaders Matter because of the most message of Black should stress the Lives Matter. “It’s i m p o r t a n c e o f sensationalized actions of a more dangerous to unity, as public few radical followers frees be black in Ameriofficials including ca,” Gingrich said.

President Barack us from thinking about “You’re substantially Obama and Attor- complicated issues, including more likely to be in ney General Loa situation where retta Lynch have race and gun violence.” police don’t respect both done. Bach you.” argues that Black The message of Lives Matter is a violent group posing as Black Lives Matter requires time and rea peaceful one. In actuality, Black Lives sources. Rejecting and dismissing Black Matter continues to sustain a message Lives Matter because of the most sensaof unity, not aggression. It is possible to tionalized actions of a few radical followers simultaneously mourn the deaths of these frees us from thinking about complicated police officers while remembering Black issues, including race and gun violence.

Lives Matters’s overall message is a plea To further complicate the matter, one of for necessary justice and unity. the policemen shot was African-American.

First of all, no evidence links the civilian Just days before his death, he posted, “In shooters, Johnson and Sterling, to Black uniform I get nasty hateful looks and out Lives Matter. While they certainly acted of uniform some consider me a threat.” in response to recent events and spoke out While divisions are possible, unity is necabout police brutality, their hatred does not essary, not just amongst African-Americans represent the official movement. The ease or protestors. Police brutality against black with which we conflate their murderous men is not about white police versus black acts with the nature of Black Lives Matter civilians. Bach argues that Black Lives Matfurthermore demonstrates racial profiling ter is a collective consciousness of hatred. and stereotypes. In addition, regardless And while sweeping blanket statements of the two men’s lack of affiliation, social cannot fully capture the complexity of such movements are never monolithic. During a large social movement, Black Lives Matthe Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther ter as a whole tends to be peaceful, even King Jr. advocated peaceful protest while unifying unlikely enemies. Not all strands Malcom X initially advocated change “by of Black Lives Matter are as unifying as any means necessary.” In the case of Black gang peace initiatives, but Americans can Lives Matter, generalizing is not just impos- control the narrative by rising beyond the sible, but dangerous. Generalizations about simplicity of choosing “sides.” Instead of Black Lives Matter mirror Donald Trump’s using the recent killings of police officers Islamophobic stance on Muslims. In a recent to reject Black Lives Matter at its worst, it interview following the commencement can be a moment to mourn together — a of the Republican National Convention, moment that shows that, for the sake of Trump commenting on Black Lives Matter everyone, the need for change and unity said, “You see them marching and you see is unquestionable.

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Students and community members attend anti-Trump rally FROM TRUMP PAGE 1

Katie Corriveau, NextGen Climate New Hampshire press secretary.

“We are in those four areas to protest and voice our discomfort with Trump as the Republican nominee before he takes the stage tonight,” NextGen Climate New Hampshire press secretary Kate Corriveau said. “A four-year Trump presidency would cause irreparable damage to the planet.”

Trump takes irresponsible positions on energy policies, Corriveau said.

“His plans are not only to not do anything to help climate change, but he looks to further the use of fossil fuels,” she said. “He is firmly in the pocket of corporate polluters and looks to protect their interests over American families” Attendants at the rally expressed disapproval for Trump’s platform and his nomination as the Republican nominee for President.

“I’ve been appalled at what I’ve been hearing from the Republican National Convention. I felt compelled to come out and try to counter the messages of hate and violence that are being propagated through the political process,” said Lee Oxenham, New Hampshire state representative. “I think it’s important that people stand up against these kind of virulent espousals of violence.”

Plainfield resident Oxenham has been involved with NextGen Climate since it began organizing in New Hampshire.

Dennis Ruprecht, Jr., a rising senior at Woodsville High School in Woodsville, New Hampshire, said that Trump’s platform went against his personal

values.

“He denies climate change, he denies that it exists,” Ruprecht said. “Obviously he doesn’t believe that it’s a problem because he doesn’t believe that it exists at all.”

Ruprecht also mentioned rallying against Ayotte and the “hateful agenda of all the Republicans right now,” which he said Trump represented.

He said that people need to realize that Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire, so it is necessary to make sure that he will not win the state again and will be kept out of the White House.

Rally attendants expressed the belief that people need to publicly vocalize their stance on issues they believe in.

“My purpose for being here is wanting to take a more public stance against the issues that Trump stands for,” Margaret Lane ’17 said. “I’d rather be here publicly showing support for the other side rather than just sitting at home thinking it in my head.”

Lane became involved with NextGen Climate New Hampshire through the College’s divestment campaign, which focuses on the environmental side of social justice, she said.

Lane said that being at the College gives students a voice of privilege to some extent, and that students have a responsibility to speak publicly on critical issues.

“I always think it’s cool to see more student turnout at these types of events,” she said. “Even if you share in a viewpoint, it’s not the same thing just keeping it to yourself as it is standing out there.”

Oxenham also expressed that it is important for people to express their values publicly.

“I think it’s too easy to sit home and pull the covers over your head, and I think people have to come out and speak up and be counted for the things that they value,” Oxenham said.

Oxenham has had three bills on renweable energy in the legislature in the past session. She hopes to promote positive change on that front, as climate change poses a threat, she said.

Corriveau said voters need to focus on climate policies not only when electing a president, but also when voting for members of Congress or other local offices.

For this reason, NextGen Climate New Hampshire is also against New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte, who will officially become part of the “Party of Trump” once he accepts the nomination, Corriveau said.

Corriveau said that NextGen organizes events on campuses because of their strong desire to motivate young voters.

“We’re looking to educate and motivate especially young voters to get out in November to vote for climate champions and against Donald Trump,” Corriveau said. “That’s the bottom line for everything we do.”

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Professors share their summer reading recommendations

By KAINA CHEN

The Dartmouth Staff

With many of us taking lighter class loads this summer, students may find themselves with extra time during the week. Naturally, some will pass time laying on the Green or lounging on the swimming dock at the River.

For students who feel compelled to complete “summer reading” or for those who are looking to relax and enrich their minds, The Dartmouth offers a list of book recommendations from an unexpected source: your professors.

Limited in their free time and often swamped with academic reading material of their own, professors offer a range of leisure reading selections that reflect the ideas and topics they are interested in outside of the classroom.

Here is a look into the bookshelves of five professors on campus.

Jeffrey Sharlet, English professor “The Queen of the Night” (2016)

by Alexander Chee “I’ve known his work for a long time. It’s very political, it’s about what

self is and how one can construct self,” Sharlet said. “This is an entertaining and engaging work that incorporates the ongoings of France during the 19th century.”

Sharlet was introduced to Chee’s work with “Edinburgh” (2001), Chee’s first novel. In the 15 years since then, Chee has been working on “The Queen of the Night.”

“There’s something really attractive about this story, a story written by an author that didn’t just knock out a second book,” Sharlet said.

“Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube: Chasing Fear and Finding Home in the Great White North” (2016) by Blair Braverman “‘Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube’ is an adventure book that touches on gender, violence, being a woman in the world,” Sharlet said. “It breaks the mold of adventure memoirs being the kind of story reserved for men. [The summer] is a great time to read and to read on the exciting edge of what’s going on [in literature].”

Sergei Kan, anthropology professor

“When the Doves Disappeared: A Novel” (2012) by Sofi Oksanen “This book resonated with me and my interests both in Eastern European history and World War II. I was initially drawn to ‘When the Doves Disappeared’ with an online review and found interest in its setting: Estonia. The author was raised in Finland but writes with a strong sense and understanding of the tragedies that occurred in 1940s Estonia. Oksanen tells the story with strong language and passion, in a way like they’re real people. You identify with the characters.”

Natasha Grotz, biology professor “When Breath Becomes Air” (2016) by Paul Kalanithi “[This book] was written by a young neurosurgeon who becomes diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in his final year of residency. [The novel] has fascinating implications for people and gives insights into the life of someone going through those decisions. There was a certain amount of courage in [Kalanithi’s]

beliefs.”

“Tomorrow’s Table” (2008) by Pamela C. Ronald and R. W. Adamchak “‘Tomorrow’s Table’ offers commentary, reflection and guidance on the prospects of food for the future from two opposing perspectives — one from Ronald, a plant geneticist and another from Adamchak, an organic farmer. It’s an interesting book for people to think more about their food.”

Lee Witters, biology professor “The Gene: An Intimate History” (2016) by Siddhartha Mukherjee “‘The Gene’ is a wonderful tale about how the gene was discovered and DNA technology. It’s a book that people ought to read, especially with the direction of genomic medicine we’re heading into.”

“The Invention of Nature” (2015) by Andrea Wulf “The Invention of Nature” tells the story of 19th century naturalist Alexander von Humboldt’s exploration of South America. Many of Humboldt’s explorations led to

discoveries in aspects of ecology and South American geopolitics.

“It’s a fascinating read from a variety of disciplines.”

“Man’s Search for Meaning” (1946) by Viktor Frankl A holocaust survivor, Frankl probes into what makes a meaningful life and how one finds meaning in one’s life.

“I think it’s something everyone ought to reflect on, especially in this time of turbulence — what really makes up a meaningful life?”

Dietrich Vollrath, visiting economics professor “The Three Body Problem” (2008) by Liu Cixin This science fiction novel is the first of a trilogy about the mental response to discovering an alien race exists and deciding whether to help it invade Earth or fight back.

“I initially picked it up as it was well-reviewed and non-academic and found the novel pretty interesting. The [Chinese] characters and setting were different from the typical science fiction novel.”

[L-R] PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELI BURAKIAN, SERGEI KAN, NATASHA GROTZ, LEE WITTERS, DIETRICH VOLLRATH

‘Swiss Army Man’ (2016) dares to dream, but the reality falls short

By DIEGO MORENO

The Dartmouth Staff

“Swiss Army Man” (2016) has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year from A24, a production company that served as a distributor of critically acclaimed films such as “Spring Breakers” (2012), “Ex Machina” (2015), “Amy” (2015) and “Room” (2015). This latest addition to the A24 family, however, falls well short of A24’s lofty standards.

Shot over a span of 22 days in California, the film features three principal characters. Perhaps the most troublesome is Hank (Paul Dano), who is stranded on a desert island on the brink of suicide. Just as he is about to hang himself, he sees Manny (Daniel Radcliffe) washed up on shore.

Hank rushes to the rescue but finds Manny unresponsive and seemingly dead.

Just as Hank is about to try to hang himself again, he notices that Manny is releasing a lot of gas, more than a dead body should. As the waves crash

into Manny’s body, his gas seemingly works as a motor to propel his body forward. Hank climbs aboard and rides Manny safely to the mainland.

Upon landing, Manny is still largely unresponsive so Hank carries him on his back as the two begin a trek through a forest back to civilization. Once in the wilderness, Manny becomes responsive for the first time but does not know who he is or what the essence of humanity is, causing Hank to explain his perception of society and its norms.

While traveling, Manny sees a picture of Sarah (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) on Hank’s phone and becomes enamored with her. Realizing that Manny’s erections serve as a compass, Hank convinces Manny that Manny knows Sarah and that Manny must return to civilization to see her again. Strangely, Hank pretends to be Sarah by putting on a dress and wig, leading to several intimate moments between the two men as they practice for Manny’s supposed reunion with Sarah.

Much of the film’s second act is predicated on didactic moments where Hank and Manny discuss the way the world works. Manny struggles to grasp society’s understood rules such as temperance against saying the first thing that pops into your head and not farting in front of people. Despite Hank’s guidance, Manny shows slight resistance to civilization and questions why they should go back if, “they don’t let you do anything.” While he does not fully comprehend the concepts of society, Manny continues to guide the trek with the motivation of seeing Sarah.

While I respect the film’s writer and director duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, “Swiss Army Man” leaves much to be desired. The overall concept of the film — to teach someone foreign to the human race what constitutes life within society — is an interesting notion, but the plot’s execution was haphazard and the message simplistic.

With such an intimate cast, I expected to see strong acting per-

formances à la Jacob Tremblay and Brie Larson or Alicia Vikander and Domhnall Gleeson. Rather than chemistry between Dano and Radcliffe, the two leads, there was only awkwardness. Radcliffe, who spends the first 30 minutes of the film either unconscious or farting his way across the ocean, never fully realizes the potential of such a perplexing script built around a conceit metaphor of a man who is a real life Swiss Army knife. Rather, we see an accomplished actor reduced to the energy level and cognizance of a zombie.

Dano’s Hank does manage to bring a sizable amount of energy to the film through his vivid explanations about life’s ups and downs, including lamentations on missed opportunities in his own life. That being said, the film feels like 97 minutes of Dano trying to make a really great and well-balanced chicken salad out of nothing but stale mayonnaise.

Even more disappointing is Winstead’s performance, which does not live up to her moving performances

in “10 Cloverfield Lane” (2016) and “Smashed” (2012). This is by no means her own doing. In fact, for the first two acts of the film her character appears only as a photo on Hank’s phone. Yet, when she finally does say a few lines in the third act, they are large forgettable and devoid of emotion.

To Kwan and Scheinert’s credit, the film features beautiful shots and masterful editing, which pull the viewer through scenes, acts and flashbacks seamlessly. It is a waste, though, that such great cinematography is used to capture Radcliffe’s farting.

Despite the few highlights, “Swiss Army Man” is plagued by its poor script. As with many conceptual films, these writers appear to have bitten off more than they could chew and the translation from script to screen only highlights the inadequacies. I admire that the “Daniels” dared to dream, but they came up short of a polished finished product.

Rating: 5/10

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Home and Away: NBA draft experience requirement

By VIKRAM BODAS and SAM FORSTNER The Dartmouth Staff

Each week Sam and Vikram will tackle a controversial issue in the sports world. Much like the home field rule in baseball, one of the writers will take their stance first (“away”), allowing the other to respond with an argument of their own (“home”). This week they will be debating the merits of the NBA’s policy that requires athletes to be at least one year removed from high school before entering the draft.

Vikram (Away): The current system requiring all NBA draft entrants to be at least one year removed from high school is deeply flawed.

Former commissioner David Stern implemented the first iteration of the policy in 2005, which required all draft entrants to be at least 20 years old, in response to the influx of high school players that were drafted to the league in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Among these players were transcendent superstars such as Kevin Garnett (1995), Kobe Bryant (1996), Tracy McGrady (1997), Amar’e Stoudemire (2002) and perhaps the most hyped “prep-to-pros” player in history, LeBron James (2003). That said, there were also

many marginal talents who tried to capitalize on this trend by NBA front offices.

From commissioner Stern’s perspective, these players came to the league as immature teenagers who eroded the NBA brand.

In the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, the NBA and its players’ association agreed to re-write the rule in a way that essentially mandated players to spend at least one year playing college basketball. This rule has led to several “one-and-done” talents such as Kyrie Irving, who simply go to college as a required stepping stone to the NBA. An unforeseen consequence of this rule was that some players, like top player turned Italian basketball star Brandon Jennings, decided to simply play internationally instead of going to college.

This policy has had lasting deleterious effects on both the college and professional games. As far as college basketball is concerned, the radical talent depletion that is seen year in and year out has led to teams basically having to start from scratch each year.

This has led to less cohesion for each team and a salient uptick in “one on one” basketball.

Additionally, by implementing the rule the NBA hoped it would be getting more mature and technically honed players coming into the league via the draft. The intentions make sense on paper but the execution was misguided.

The players who would normally enter the draft right from high school for the most part barely take classes and play 30 some odd games before leaving their colleges. That is not nearly enough time to radically mature as a person or to significantly improve different facets of your game.

Sam (Home): Not going to lie, I really drew the short end of the proverbial stick on this one. This rule is near indefensible — but here it goes. First, any criticism of a rule like this should logically be accompanied by the suggestion of an alternative.

This could be taken in two directions: either allowing players to declare for the draft directly out of high school, or upping the requirement to two or even three years (see the NFL).

The former would be seen by many as opening the door for those “marginal talents” Vikram mentioned to skip college when they could have benefited from it and the latter would appear overly stringent, as two or three

years of playing for free is a significant opportunity cost for players that could otherwise be making millions.

Thus, the current one-year statute can be seen as a sort of compromise between two undesirable alternatives, one that emphasizes education at least nominally while allowing those elite talents to cash in while they are still only 19 or 20 years old.

Second, I’d like to pose the question of what is truly problematic: the “oneand-done” rule itself, or the options available for an athlete coming out of high school with NBA aspirations. While players occasionally take the overseas route, for most the rule boils down to a one-year college requirement.

If players are attending college with no intention of graduating, then certainly any claims of this rule representing the NBA’s commitment to education are dubious at best.

So why make a player like Ben Simmons, who despite being the most dominant player in the nation last season at Louisiana State University was ineligible for the Wooden Award, an award given to outstanding college basketball players, due to his GPA falling below a 2.0, pretend to be a “student-athlete” for a year?

One solution could be the creation of a high-level “junior” or minor-league system. Any sports aficionados out there might be quick to point out that what I am suggesting essentially exists in hockey and you are not wrong — in fact, I wouldn’t bank on this being the last time I fall back on this approach. But this proposed system could just as easily draw inspiration from the depth and legitimacy of baseball’s minor leagues.

Despite the vastly different draft process, basketball could benefit from a competitive and marketable lower tier (sorry D League, you are none of the above).

Who wouldn’t enjoy watching Simmons and Ingram face off, especially knowing that the two were being paid at least a small salary as they prepare to make the jump to the NBA? Then, at least in theory, the players competing in college will have made a conscious choice to pursue education and athletics simultaneously and college teams could worry less about having to rebuild their rosters annually.

The NBA’s policy is by no means perfect, but it represents a logical compromise. And maybe, just maybe, the onus is on us — the fans and players — to adapt.

Slam Poetry: Murray wins second Wimbledon title

By AMAN AGARWAL The Dartmouth

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Andy Murray, the scruffy haired Scott from Dunblane, lifted the Wimbledon Trophy for the second time. This gives him a total of three Grand slam titles.

Impressive? Yes. Upsetting that he only has three? YES. Why? Here are a few facts you may not know about Mr. Murray — he has made it to 11 Grand Slam finals. He has been to the final at every single Grand Slam: Wimbledon, Roland Garros, US Open and Australian Open. He has given every concession speech there is to give.

He has lost with smiles and he has lost with tears. He has thanked his team and he has cursed his mum.

That last habit is probably one of the reasons why the majority of tennis fans downright do not like the guy. But I say that needs to change. Andy deserves better. He’s a lad.

Now before you start getting angry about how ridiculous it sounds that he deserves better considering he’s ranked second in the world, married

to the beautiful Kim Sears, has a child, sponsors and an egregious backhand, remember that the guy is from Scotland.

It rains there all day every day. Imagine trying to recover from the biggest most heartbreaking losses of your career with that kind of atmosphere. And believe me when I tell you as part of the greatest generation of tennis players, with the top three players (excluding Murray) winning 23 of the last 28 Grand Slams, Murray had a lot of those days.

Coaches have left him, often saying he is too difficult to work with. Even Sears briefly left him seven years ago because he wouldn’t stop playing video games. Still not a fan? Well I guess that’s fine.

Moving back to Wimbledon, amidst Scotland hoping for its own referendum to leave the United Kingdom after the UK decided to leave the European Union, Andy Murray carried the nation’s hopes on his shoulders.

Rather than cracking under the pressure, Murray dominated and ran through his first four opponents without dropping a single set. This included Nick Kyrgios, Australia’s bad boy of

tennis, who has won multiple championships such as the boys’ doubles event at Wimbledon 2013. I bet the English had a field day about where he got his unruly behavior on the court.

The tournament favorite Novak Djokovic lost in the previous round to American Sam Querrey, opening a lot of doors for many players. I have it on good authority that Judy Murray (Andy’s mum) was positively beaming that day. However Andy still had his work cut out for him.

Murray faced a tougher challenge when he played Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France. The Frenchmen, wielding his racket as chef might wield a baguette in some kind of a culinary romance film, forced a deciding fifth set. However, Murray doesn’t mess around in the gym, and handily took the fifth set 6-1, winning the match 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1, 12-10 after a battle that lasted nearly four hours.

Waiting for Murray at the semifinals was the big man from Czech Republic, Tomas Berdych. A man who himself has been to the final at Wimbledon before and more importantly has

had a run in with Sears which led to her cursing at him on live TV at the Australian Open two years ago. After this incident, Kim has frequently worn a shirt declaring “Parental Advisory Explicit Content” to Murray’s matches.

Let’s go Kim. Murray dispatched the Czech 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, in what can only be described as the most boring semifinal I have ever seen, at least the bit I could stay awake for. What was far more interesting was the other semifinal, featuring tennis superstar Roger Federer versus seventh in the world Milos Raonic. I can say with absolute certainty that, except for Canadians, the whole world wanted Fed to win.

You see where this is going don’t you? Yes, Raonic won 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.

Now after eating brownies and icecream and engaging in other coping activities, I rose like a phoenix to watch Murray rise like a phoenix. Great banter.

This final’s match-up was new for Murray. He hadn’t had opponents other than Federer and Djokovic in finals of

Grand Slams and he was ecstatic. Just a quick side note, I wanted to have a word before ecstatic but the editors wouldn’t budge. That’s just no way to treat a guest columnist. No banter.

Getting back to the tennis, Murray displayed some exceptional tennis dropping some huge first serves and returning Raonic’s serves that got up to 147 mph with great precision. Murray won 6-4, 7-6, 7-6.

I saw a poll that reported 22 percent of respondents believed that Raonic would still win, despite being conducted midway through the third set when it was pretty clear Andy was in complete control of the match. Really Canada?

Anyway, not today.

So after an amazing two weeks at SW19 Andy Murray broke down into tears in disbelief that he had done it.

After all the finals, all the moments of self-doubt and hatred along with whatever everyone else was throwing his way, he had gotten over the hump once more. Following his win, Murray has pulled out of the first tournament of the hard court season in Canada, the Rogers Cup. Classic Andy.