VOL. CLXXIII NO.106
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
HANOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
College begins offering packaged Kosher meals
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By DANIEL KIM
The Dartmouth Staff
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Sabol ’18 drives campaign for reusable to-go containers By PAULOMI RAO
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In response to Orthodox Jewish students’ request for Orthodox-certified kosher food, the Courtyard Café at the Hopkins Center and Novack Café began to provide pre-packaged kosher meals from Vermont Kosher this past week. Since a petition for Orthodox-certified kosher food circulated last fall, with 726 supporters as of press time, a working group consisting of students and faculty members developed a report and recommendation that was accepted by the administration at the end of the summer. The prepackaged meals include sandwiches, salads and
After spearheading a pilot program in the Class of 1953 Commons, Madison Sabol ’18 is hoping to bring reusable to-go containers to the College. Inspired by Lauren Singer’s “Trash is for Tossers” blog and the idea of a “zero-waste” lifestyle, Sabol began reconsidering single-use plastic togo containers in dining halls
during her sophomore fall. “The idea of complete no-waste, not even having to recycle, was incredible”, Sabol said, adding that she wanted to expand what sustainability looks like on campus. “I was looking to go further than just the reusable mug. It is time to rethink sustainability.” To fund the pilot program, Sabol applied for a $500 grant from the Dartmouth Outing Club’s Environmental Studies Division. Each term, the divi-
sion awards grants to support student projects that boost the College’s sustainability efforts. As part of the award, Sabol held frequent feedback sessions with sustainability office intern Fabian Stocek ’17 to manage funding and program planning. She began by conducting research with Environmental Conservation Organization students to investigate why students use to-go containers in the first place. Sabol said she used a
previous reusable container initiative from 2012 called Green To-Go containers as a starting point. Sabol said that earlier initiatives looking into the same question found that students were using to-go containers to avoid eating alone. This finding resulted in a clear cup/red cup program that designated red cups as “social cups” to mark students who were willing to dine with new peers. While this initiative worked to
reduce the use of to-go containers by making dining more community-oriented, Sabol said her more recent research found that the primary reason students use to-go containers is their convenience. Over a period of two weeks in July, students getting meals to-go volunteered to use reusable containers, which are identical in shape to the current disposable options. The SEE TO-GO PAGE 2
Zagster bike rental service begins on campus By RAUL RODRIGUEZ The Dartmouth
As of this past Wednesday, students can now rent one of 50 seven-gear cruiser bikes around campus. The bikes, provided by Zagster, will be available at eight different stations — located near Channing Cox Hall in the River Cluster, the Tuck School of Business, the Class of 1953 Commons, the Hopkins
Center, Baker-Berry Library, Remsen Medical Sciences Building, Leverone Field House and Sachem Village. The bike-sharing program’s presence on campus — which will run for a two-year pilot program — is the result of a year-long effort by Hannah Carlino ’17 and Nick Ford ’17 to bring Zagster to the College. Among the stakeholders SEE BIKES PAGE 5
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Bikes will be available for student use at eight locations on campus.
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DAILY DEBRIEFING Restoration for the College’s iconic Baker Library Bell Tower began on June 20 and is scheduled for completion by Oct. 20. The tower, which has not been renovated since its creation in 1928, will receive comprehensive improvements including: a digital control system, a refurbished weathervane, electrical changes and a Tower Room renovation. The building’s scaffolding is currently wrapped in a scrim, a full-size photograph of the tower. Facilities Operations and Management program manager Patrick O’Hern also said the scrim protects the site from dirt, dust and wind. The Tower Room itself will remain closed until Sept. 23. Scheduled tours of the bell tower will resume on Oct. 28, the weekend of Homecoming. According to the Office of Planning, Design and Construction, approximately 3,000 people join these tours each year. Last month, a new MRI scanner was delivered to the psychological and brain sciences headquarters in Moore Hall. The scanner, which uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images of the brains, allows researchers to decode brain activity and is the principle research tool for over 15 faculty investigators. In 1999, the College became the first United States institution to own and operate such a device strictly for research purposes, rather than one in a hospital or medical school.
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Sabol hopes for launch next year FROM TO-GO PAGE 1
reusable containers used in the pilot were the same models used at nearby universities, said Jennifer Nakhla, night manager of Dartmouth Dining Services. The student volunteers were then asked to provide feedback on their experience. Some remaining challenges include figuring out the return and reuse protocols for the containers. Sabol said that she envisions the boxes having bar codes similar to library books to allow them to be checked out and returned for cleaning in a timely manner. Health concerns can arise if a student keeps a container for long without cleaning. Sabol said she hopes a full program for all students can be ready for the winter or spring terms. Sabol’s research also found that many students did not know that the
current plastic to-go containers are recyclable. Adopting a reusable to-go container would save DDS $20,000 annually, she said. Sabol noted that these savings could allow more local food options to be offered, and potentially reduce meal plan prices for students in the long term. To continue improving the reusable container program, Sabol wants to work with Thayer School of Engineering students and other peer institutions. DDS employees have reported trouble with finding enough space to air dry the containers — Sabol has turned her eye to designing a new drying rack system with the help of Thayer students. Similar initiatives are taking place at Tulane University, Middlebury College and Columbia University. While the program at Columbia uses tokens to have students “pay”
for their containers, Sabol wants the College’s program to use student IDs as the checkout mechanism for convenience. Nakhla said that DDS is very excited about the program as it dramatically reduces waste at the College. Pilot program participant Julia Granito ’18 recalled how eager people were to try the new reusable to-go containers. “Everyone who saw my friends and I eating out of the containers kept wondering if they could use one,” said Granito. “Generally, people were really excited about the idea.” Sabol highlighted advice received from sustainability program manager Jenna Musco. “She told me to hold up, take 20 steps back, and understand the real needs of the problem,” Sabol said.
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Fifty years ago, researchers from around the world convened at Dartmouth to discuss how writing could be taught effectively at colleges. Last month, the College hosted the 50th Anniversary Dartmouth Institute and Conference to gather an interdisciplinary mix of scholars, exchanging information about how writing can be best supported and taught. Over 75 presenters examined topics ranging from analyzing writing patterns to conducting peer reviews. Organizer and Institute for Writing and Rhetoric Director Christiane Donahue said that papers presented during institute will be collected in a volume for further exploration and conversation.
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The Class of 2020 takes part in the candlelit ceremony to open their first term on campus.
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Kosher dining options offered in response to student demand FROM KOSHER PAGE 1
entrées. They will be available daily in the coolers in both cafes, and deliveries will be received twice a week. “We’re going to keep track of
what we sell throughout the term to see what’s popular and if other students want to buy the products also,” said David Newlove, Dartmouth’s associate vice president for business and hospitality. “They are good products, but they are not
inexpensive either. Kosher food tends to be more expensive than traditional food.” Students have been campaigning for Orthodox-certified kosher food options since the fall of 2014. The working group began meeting
at the beginning of fall 2015 and completed the report and recommendation at the end of spring. “This has been a rather long discussion, so it by no means opens the door for simple and easy and rash discussion,” said Cameron
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The Office of Pluralism and Leadership hands out cotton candy as the warm weather leaves and the fall term gets started on the first day of class.
Isen ’18, a member of the working group. “I think the school has generally been cognizant of the fact that there are people with different needs on campus and maybe if you keep pushing enough they’ll listen.” Until this summer, the College was the only Ivy League school that did not provide Orthodox-certified kosher food. Isen said that the lack of food options for Jewish students discourages potential applicants, a key reason for the change. “I think what it comes down to is when we got into the working groups, there was a general consensus that it was in the College’s best interest to attract the most diverse set of students as possible,” he said. “A key way to make sure that happens is to provide food for anybody who might want to enroll.” Daniel Benjamin, director of the Dickey Center for International Understanding and chair of the working group, said that the greatest difficulty was not in coming to an agreement, but in finding a suitable vendor near the College. “There was no one in the Upper Valley who would meet our needs,” he said. “But we were lucky enough to find Vermont Kosher, who could at least meet our initial needs for kosher food that had certification and that virtually everyone would find satisfactory.” The working group also discussed revamping The Pavillion, the kosher kitchen in the Class of 1953 Commons operated by Tablet K, a New York-based catering service. Tablet K is not recognized by Conservative or Orthodox Judaism. Although there are no immediate plans to update or renew The Pavillion, students will be able to pre-order Vermont Kosher meals in the Class of 1953 Commons beforehand via an online order form starting next week, similar to how gluten free meals are ordered. In order to meet Orthodox certification standards, the kitchen requires a supervisor called a mashgiach. Benjamin said that hiring a mashgiach for The Pavillion would be difficult because it is uncertain whether someone would be committed to living in the Upper Valley. He estimated that it would cost several hundred thousand dollars a year. “We want to be careful with any changes to The Pavillion,” he said. “There are also students who are satisfied with the way The Pavillion is right now, and we don’t want them to be discomforted with the changes.” Vermont Kosher and other members of the working group did not respond for comment by press time. Sara McGahan contributed reporting.
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GUEST COLUMNIST LEEHI YONA ’16
STAFF COLUMNIST JINSUNG BACH ‘17
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Dartmouth needs to divest if it wants to be on the right side of history. What does it mean to do the right thing? The decisions Dartmouth students and alumni make reverberate far beyond Hanover. Climate change is an issue where Dartmouth can lead. Dartmouth is already leading in climate research – research that College President Phil Hanlon witnessed when he visited the Arctic in August. But, what about climate solutions? Global warming is the greatest issue of our generation, and, without a doubt, the single most pressing issue affecting future generations of Dartmouth students. Where is Dartmouth’s leadership in this challenge? In the 1980s, Dartmouth became the first Ivy League institutions to divest from companies profiting from South African Apartheid. At the time, nearly a quarter of the endowment was invested in these companies. Trustees said divestment had “great symbolic meaning”, which motivated their decision. Dartmouth was on the right side of history then; what about now? On Monday, Dartmouth Alumni for Climate Action delivered a letter to Hanlon and the Board of Trustees in support of fossil fuel divestment. With over 500 signatories spanning 57 class years, the letter is one of the largest alumni letters published. It requested, among other demands, a decision on divestment by spring 2017. Student organizers of Divest Dartmouth – a campaign to disinvest the College’s endowment from the top 200 coal, oil and gas companies – have worked on this campaign since 2012. Many fellow 16’s helped found this campaign as freshmen. Since then, thousands of Dartmouth community members joined us – yet, we graduated this spring without ever meeting on record with neither the Board of Trustees nor with Hanlon. In May, a report commissioned by Hanlon objectively weighing the pros and cons of divestment was released, over two years behind schedule. The report, written by Mark Borsuk, a Thayer School of Engineering professor, found that by no metric – financial, moral or reputational – could refusing to divest be a rational decision. All this time, Divest Dartmouth diligently went through all administrative channels in order to request a conversation with the Trustees. Our online petition has garnered over 2,500 signatures. In April of this year, we organized the Big Green Rally, which had over 115 co-sponsors and nearly 500 attendees – the largest gathering of its kind in Dartmouth history.
Finally, four years into our campaign, we were granted a meeting with two Trustees: Board Chair Bill Helman and Investment Chair Richard Kimball. We will be meeting with them at 7a.m. this Thursday, our first such conversation that will be on record. We hope that this conversation can begin in earnest during this meeting, and to meet with the full Board at their next meeting, so that this dialogue may continue. If we remain invested in these companies, we will be making a statement about where our values lie. What does it mean to do the right thing? After the campaign to divest from Apartheid in South Africa began at Dartmouth in the 1970s, it became clear that it was no longer morally acceptable to for the College to fund Apartheid. I believe that the same will be said of investing in climate change: the impacts of human-caused global warming are here. The United States is grappling with its own climate change refugees – from Native American communities in Louisiana to Inupiaq communities in Alaska. Every month in 2016 has been the hottest on record, shattering the records set in 2015. Our oceans are warming, reaching record temperatures. We are in a crisis. Yet, in the face of this crisis, the fossil fuel industry has only acted in bad faith. Many of these companies knew about climate change since at least 1977. But, rather than shift their business practices, companies launched a disinformation campaign, deliberately misleading the public. The attorneys general of many states, including New York and Massachusetts, are now investigating the role of Exxon Mobil in this deception. These facts terrify and anger me. But as I think about the campaign to end Apartheid in South Africa, I have faith in our ability to do what is right. Divesting from fossil fuels alone will not solve climate change, much like divesting from companies in South Africa did not end Apartheid. Yet, as was the case with Apartheid, divesting from fossil fuels creates dialogue around the morality of investing in unethical companies. When Dartmouth divests- and it will, the question is when- our community will be making a statement about where we stand on this urgent moral issue. What will it take for Dartmouth to do the right thing? Leehi Yona ’16 is one of the founders of Divest Dartmouth and is a member of Dartmouth Alumni for Climate Action.
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The time is overdue for a no confidence vote in President Hanlon. The fact is that the administration’s current for the quality of education at our beloved state of affairs can sustain itself no longer. Its College. What have any of them to show for catastrophic ineptitude speaks for itself when three years of dawdling? Theirs is an agenda they continue to support a half-baked housing of misguided principles wholly contrary to system nobody desired or asked for, wasting the school’s interests, accepting no input valuable money in a mealy-mouthed attempt from an increasingly aggrieved school. For to supplant Greek houses. Nor does it fare well such dedicated service, the 2014 IRS Form for our education that our faculty is among 990 for the College discloses that Hanlon the most poorly compensated among our peer was paid a sum of $1,124,289 in that year schools. Precious resources are squandered on alone! Surely, no price is too small for such hollow programs that pay lip service to diver- undying devotion, especially when paid out sity and safety but deliver on neither, while of the pockets of honest students and their administrative bloat continues to astound us families. with its careless extravagance. We have lost Perhaps all these grievances, inexcusable our status as the Ivy League institution with as they are, could still be forgiven if our the best undergraduate teaching, a casualty president and his administration gave the of the unsustainable rise in admissions rates. slightest impression that they were listening. In exchange for our grief, the administra- Instead, they have pursued business as usual, tion would have us pay even greater tuition clasping their hands about their ears and fees – a reminder that their incompetence is ignoring the withering criticism about them. funded out of our own Time and time again, pocketbooks. hollow emails “A precedent must be Hanlon’s It is unfair to students to campus have betrayed that their families should set for a leadership his disconnect from where bear the financial brunt things truly stand. Even that will truly serve of these disastrous polihis own blog reveals how cies. It is just as unfair to the College in its best little he cares, insisting the members of our capacity and mend we ought to care more faculty, who have given about his vacation in the so much on behalf of the damage to ou Arctic than the very real the College, to suffer a school’s pride.” problems our school faces leadership that does not right now. Hanlon and care for their welfare. his administration have Intolerable as the status proven their blindness to quo may be, more intolerable still is inaction. the very people they were meant to serve, and The time has come for the faculty to register thus the time is right for their replacement. a vote of no confidence in College President It is true that other members of the adPhil Hanlon. ministration, as well as the Board of Trustees, From the Moving Dartmouth Forward are as complicit in these failures as Hanlon. policy initiative to the constant attacks upon Nonetheless, for now we must focus upon our cherished Greek houses, the administra- Hanlon because of his unique responsibilities tion refuses to accept any responsibility for as the College president. He is the face of the its own failed policies. When such policies administration and the originator of many have done so little to improve the College’s of its initiatives, and so he must shoulder the public image, and done so much to turn even cost of their failures. These failures begin the most loyal of alumni against it, is it not with his leadership, and so any meaningful worthwhile to concede the endeavor and change must begin there as well. pursue something more productive? “No,” I will not be so naïve as to promise that the administration seems to say. “We care only a vote of no confidence would bring forth for presenting a façade to the masses, a gilded returns immediately, or that any meaningimage to hide the rot beneath. We care only ful action will be taken soon afterwards. about social justice and good appearances, Nonetheless, the statement must be made even though our own policies can’t give us inescapably clear that we will not stand even those!” idly by as our own leaders tear our beloved Nor does Hanlon have any valid strategy College down. A precedent must be set for for the College’s academic future. In his search a leadership that will truly serve the College for a new Dean of Faculty, he has empha- in its best capacity and mend the damage to sized not integrity, not academic excellence, our school’s pride. not even talent. Hanlon’s Dartmouth would I conclude with this parodic rearrangeinstead see prestige rewarded on the basis of ment of Thomas Paine’s words from long race and gender, to the exclusion of almost ago: everything else. This is truly a tremendous In Parkhurst a president hath little more step backwards for a society that has pledged to do than to make false promises and pursue to judge others not on the color of one’s skin, frivolities- which in plain terms, is to impoverbut the content of one’s character. Academic ish the school and set it together by the ears. integrity has been slighted in favor of a desper- A pretty business indeed for a man to be ate, flailing attempt to convince the world that allowed over one million dollars a year for, Dartmouth is not a racist institution. Even in and worshipped into the bargain! Of more that regard, for all of Hanlon’s pandering, worth is one honest student to society and in the world remains thoroughly unconvinced. the sight of the College, than all the suited Hanlon and his administration care little ruffians that ever lived.
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Zagster begins 2-year pilot on campus FROM BIKES PAGE 1
in this effort were Tuck, Dartmouth Real Estate Office, Parking and Transportation Services, Dartmouth Dining Services, the Sustainability Department and Residential Operations. The College approved Carlino and Ford’s proposal in June because of its potential to reduce the amount of cars on campus. Zagster has since partnered with 10 additional schools, Zagster communications manager Jon Terbush said. The company currently works with 24 schools total. Although Zagster’s program is still a trial, Dartmouth’s Associate Vice President for Business and Hospitality David Newlove said the new transportation system has been well-received by students. “Within the first hour and a half of Zagster launching during freshman orientation, 27 students had already signed up,” Newlove said. “It’s a pilot program, but it does seem like from the initial signup[s] that Zagster is here to stay and we sure do hope so.” Student support has been at the root of bringing Zagster to the College, Terbush said. Carlino said that the results of a 30-second survey that she and Ford
sent out last May reaffirmed her experience of wanting a bike without the responsibility of ownership. Ninety percent of the survey participants said that they would use a bike-sharing service twice a day or more, and the main reason that people gave for not owning a bike was that it was too much of a hassle. All operations and maintenance costs are included in the cost of a Zagster membership. A mechanic in Burlington, Vt. will perform biweekly maintenance on the bikes, and Zagster will transport the units to a storage facility when Hanover freezes over. Zagster will cover the cost of repairs, but Newlove said that damage to bikes from abuse or neglect would have to be covered by the student. Currently, Zagster’s annual enrollment fee is $20. Members get unlimited bike rentals for up to one hour, with each additional hour costing an additional $3. Day-long rentals cost $24. As of now, fees are only payable via credit card. Each bike is equipped with lights, a basket and a U-Lock key. Riders get an access code when they sign up, thus freeing students of the responsibility of locking the bikes up themselves. Parking and Transportation Services is working
with Zagster to implement a new lockbox system that would enable riders to unlock their bikes through their smartphones, Newlove said. Terbush said that the College will determine when to transition from a pilot program to a permanent program. “It will all be based on what they determine as a definition of success,” he said. Carlino said that while the metrics of success remain elusive, the College will probably be looking to see how many students sign up for Zagster and how it alleviates traffic on campus. Newlove said that Zagster could alleviate several problems on campus, including traffic congestion and scarce vehicle parking spaces, as well as bike theft, storage and abandonment. Throughout the pilot program, Carlino and Ford will serve as liaisons between the administration, Zagster and the student body. They will also be involved with planning, execution, marketing and strategy. To access the bike-sharing services, riders are required to create a Zagster account via the Zagster Mobile app or the Zagster website. Hannah Carlino is a member of The Dartmouth business senior staff.
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DFS fall series deals with themes from hit musical ‘Hamilton’ roommate of Miranda’s at Wesleyan University. The documentary The Dartmouth Staff features an insider’s look at the Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit writing of the musical, footage of show “Hamilton” (2015), a hip performances and interviews with hop-based musical about the life experts. of founding father Alexander “The way we figured it, there’s a Hamilton, has captured the hearts reason why ‘Hamilton’ is so popular of people everywhere, and the right now. The themes that ‘HamilDartmouth Film Society is no ton’ seizes upon are things that are exception. Every term, the society, really popular in film,” Evans said. among other tasks, organizes and “Things like ambition, or people presents a film series based around who are outsiders trying to break a theme. This term’s film theme is into a world they don’t have access entitled “Hamilton’s America.” [to].” The series showcases films that One such example is “Southside share themes with the Tony Award- With You” (2016), a film based winning musical, ranging from on Barack and Michelle Obama’s political idealism to ambition and fateful first date walking around even scandal. Chicago. The film touches on the “We were looking at the films theme of political idealism versus that were coming out this fall to practical reality, an issue also exsee what do they have in com- plored by “Hamilton.” mon,” said Johanna Evans ’10, DFS “I think this belief that you can manager. “We make a diffound that ference from a lot of the “The way we figured it, any backfilms that re- there’s a reason why ground with ally spoke to right set of ‘Hamilton’ is so popular the us and that skills and the we were ex- right now. The themes right belief c i t e d a b o u t that ‘Hamilton’ seizes in what this all shared a country can t h e m e w i t h upon are things that are accomplish Hamilton.” is something really popular in film.” They menthat I find intioned the idea spiring,” said to visiting film -JOHANNA EVANS ’10, DFS A l ex Pe t ro s studies pro- DIRECTOR ’19, a member fessor Noah of DFS, who Isenberg, who will be DFS happened to have taught Alex co-director for the spring term. Horwitz, director of “Hamilton’s Another film in the series, “EqAmerica” (2016), a PBS docu- uity” (2016), tells a story about an mentary about the making of the investment banker looking to work hit musical. Horwitz was also a her way up the corporate ladder.
By WILL TACKETT
Evans said that “Equity” could fit with “Hamilton’s” theme of an outsider trying to break into a hitherto inaccessible world or with the story of Aaron Burr, Hamilton’s real-life nemesis and a prominent character in “Hamilton.” Typically, DFS decides the theme for the upcoming film series one or two terms in advance. They usually propose themes, narrow them down to two and then vote on the final one. However, this past summer, only one student in the society was on campus. Consequently, Evans and Sydney Stowe, acting director of Hopkins Center Film, which oversees DFS, decided on the theme themselves. “ We p l ay t h e ‘ H a m i l t o n’ soundtrack every week in the office, much to the dismay of all of our neighbors in the building,” Stowe said. Petros noted that the theme allows for a broader scope of films to be screened as its based on a “disparate collection of inspirations.” By linking the films to “Hamilton,” DFS wants more people to come that might not otherwise attend film screenings, Stowe said. “We’ve given them a sort of way in by saying, ‘This is part of the ‘Hamilton’ series,’” Stowe said. “Sometimes that makes it easier for people to look at movies they wouldn’t normally consider.” Usually, the series contains nine parts, but this term DFS left the last two weekends of the term open to allow flexibility in the schedule if, for instance, a director offered to come to campus at some point during the term.
Stowe is particularly excited about “Hell or High Water” (2016), a modern-day Western about two brothers in Texas who lose their land to a bank before starting to rob branches of the bank in pursuit of some sort of justice. “They don’t make a lot of movies like that anymore,” Stowe said. The highlight of the series will be the screening of the titular documentary “Hamilton’s America”
on Sunday, Oct. 23, just two days after the film is set to premiere on PBS. The screening will coincide with a visit from Horwitz, the film’s director. In addition to the “Hamilton’s America” series, DFS is presenting “Shades of Noir,” a series done in collaboration with film and German studies professor Gerd Gemünden examining classic, noir films.
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Posters around campus advertise Dartmouth Film Society’s fall film series.
Film Review: ‘Don’t Breathe’ (2016) leaves you out of breath By DIEGO MORENO
The Dartmouth Staff
“Don’t Breathe” (2016) is the second feature film from co-writer and director Fede Alvarez, who also co-wrote and directed a reboot of “Evil Dead” (2013). Fans who enjoyed the unique interpretation of traditional horror in the reboot will love the similar spin to the genre that Alvarez brings to “Don’t Breathe.” The film is set in modern day Detroit, painted in the dichotomy of ultra wealthy homes and neighborhoods that appear to be reallife ghost towns. The plot focuses around a group of small time robbers: Rocky (Jane Levy) and her boyfriend, Money (Daniel Zovatto), who want to make enough money to take Rocky’s little sister away from their neglectful mother and move to California. Their ac-
complice is Alex (Dylan Minnette), who has access to keys and alarm codes thanks to his father’s work for an alarm company. The group focuses mostly on petty thefts to avoid any significant legal penalties, but when Money receives a tip that a retired Army veteran has $300,000 store in his home, the three decide to investigate. Supposedly, the money had come to the man in a settlement with a woman after she hit and killed his daughter in a car accident. When the three attempt a reconnaissance of the abandoned neighborhood, they see the man walking his dog and notice that he’s blind. They decide to return that night in search of the cash. Once the group finds a way inside the house, the night of horrors begins. The suspense is ramped up and maintained from this point forward, really pulling the viewer
from scene to scene with a good filmed completely in night vision, mix of excellent sound design and sticks out as especially impressive. more conventional jump scares. Alvarez is able to capture the terMore than cheap scares, the film ror associated with darkness while chases a convoluted plot line that still creating an image with enough keeps the audilight to allow ence guessing the viewer to what will hap- “While not a traditional see what the pen next. characters attempt at the genre, While “Don’t cannot. While Breathe” was a the film provides horror direcrelatively low- enough suspense and tors often bu d g e t f i l m , opt for shaky drama to keep the costing under images and $10 million to audience on the edge of h a n d - h e l d shoot, Alvarez their seats throughout camera work makes a conto emphasize c e r t e d e f fo r t the tight 90-minute the “realness” to not let this runtime.” of the horshow. Crisp cuts ror, Alvarez and sharp imis almost selfages permeate conscious in the screen, fitting perfectly with his effort to shoot a high-quality, the film’s meticulous sound design. low-lighting scene. The style of one scene in particular, While the sharp camera work
and ever-present sound design steeps the film in a sense of professionalism, at times the script falls short. In some moments, the script simply pushes the audience too far, going beyond what seems realistic and credible by viewer expectations. That being said, the strong acting convinces the audience to suspend disbelief a bit further than usual. Overall the film contains suspense and thrills throughout. While not a traditional attempt at the genre, the horror film provides enough suspense and drama to keep the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the tight 90-minute runtime. “Don’t Breathe” is playing at select regional theatres throughout the Upper Valley area. Rating: 7/10
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Student Spotlight: Dancer and SHEBA member Micah Park ’17 By ELISE HIGGINS
The Dartmouth Staff
Micah Park ’17 might be all about dance now, but this was not always the case. Although she took ballet courses when she was very young, she quit after a few years. She only rekindled her interest in dance after pursuing musical theater and realizing that the singing component was not for her. “I found out fairly quickly that I could not sing at all,” Park said. Park went on to join a dance group during high school and began taking dance classes on the side to build her technique. “I was basically trying to catch up as much as possible,” Park said. Park took classes ranging from contemporary to hip hop, noting that while contemporary helped build basic dance knowledge, she found her passion in hip hop. During her sophomore year of high school, Park joined a competitive dance team. As dance grew in importance in Park’s life, she knew she wanted to continue it in college. Although Park loved Dartmouth, she wondered about whether or not there would be a dance culture on campus. “New Hampshire isn’t exactly the mecca of hip hop,” Park said. However, Park’s worries sub-
sided when she heard about SHEBA, whom she recognized from performing at the same dance competitions she had competed in while in high school. Dani Gnibus ’17, another member of SHEBA and current co-director of the group with Park, met her during one of SHEBA’s open rehearsals their freshman year. “I remember thinking ‘wow, this girl is so good,’” Gnibus said. Park said that SHEBA has been her most important Dartmouth commitment, not only because of her passion for dance, but also because of the intensity of the group. “It felt like it was my entire life,” Park said about committing herself to practice time and performances. Gnibus seconded Park’s statement about the group’s intensity, particularly during their freshman year, noting that SHEBA would practice late into the night for hours on end the day before they had a performance. Gnibus said that the group has become more manageable as members learn how to manage their time efficiently. When she is off campus, Park continues to pursue dance opportunities. “Micah is so open to trying different types of dance,” Gnibus said. “She just really wants to
expose herself to everything.” For two summers in her college career, Park has participated in dance groups at the University of California, Berkeley. After her freshman year at Dartmouth, Park joined a group called Summer Stacks , a popular competitive dance group on Berkeley’s campus. After her junior year, she returned to Berkeley and joined a different dance group called the Raptors Camp put on by Team Velociraptors. “She’s just the type of person who has taken every opportunity to better herself in dance,” Gnibus said. In fact, Gnibus said that Park even persuaded her to take dance classes in the Bay Area one summer. Robert Yu, a Berkeley student and captain of Raptors Camp, said that Park’s determination makes her a great asset to the group. Park said she was excited to be in the Bay Area because it’s a huge hub for dance, particularly hip hop. As a result, Park gained exposure to new styles and movements. “Going to dance at Berkeley was kind of like catching up on what I was missing while at Dartmouth,” Park said. Park said that although she enjoys refining her choreography and leadership skills in SHEBA,
COURTESY OF MICAH PARK
Micah Park ’17 spent two terms with dance groups at the University of California Berkeley.
COURTESY OF MICAH PARK
Micah Park ’17 is one of the co-directors of SHEBA this term.
she enjoyed simply being another dancer while at Berkeley, which enabled her to focus on improving her technique and broadening her style. Yu agreed with Park, saying that she grew a lot as a dancer over the summer. When the group threw challenging pieces at Park, she always executed them well and in the manner which the choreographers envisioned. In addition to learning new styles of dance, Park was able to try out larger performance venues at Berkeley, such as stages and off campus venues, compared to the fraternity performances at Dartmouth. Through these experiences, Park said that she was able to break out of her shell and feel more confident on stage. “I could be whoever I wanted,” Park said. “It was super liberating.” Over the years Park said that she has come to appreciate the art of dance more. “I feel like now that I am confident in who I am I can take dance and make it a little bit less about the performance and make it a little more about the art,” Park said. This personal growth will be displayed in SHEBA’s performances
this year, as Park and Gnibus said that they plan on taking the group in a somewhat new direction. In the past, SHEBA was very performance heavy, Park said, but she wants to turn the group’s focus toward the art of dancing itself. Gnibus agreed, saying that she wants SHEBA to appreciate opportunities such as when choreographers come to Dartmouth. Previously, SHEBA would rarely attend these events because it would conflict with rehearsal time. Now, however, Gnibus hopes to build practice time around such events. “We do see the importance in making SHEBA about learning different styles and getting exposed to different types of dance,” Gnibus said. Park wants to continue seeking out and experiencing different styles of dance after she graduates. Although she wants to pursue dance after college, she does not intend to do so professionally. She plans to take advantage of the opportunities for her around San Francisco, including the many Berkeley dance groups. “I’ve definitely decided that dance is something I don’t want to live without,” Park said.