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Donato named new CareerLAB director Director of career services at Pitzer College to assume official responsibilities in March

By DUNCAN GALLAGHER SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Matt Donato, director of career services and associate dean of students at Pitzer College, will take over as director of the CareerLAB, effective March 23, wrote Dean of the College Maud Mandel in a campus-wide email Thursday.

The appointment marks the completion of a months-long search to identify a successor to Andrew Simmons, who left the post to become associate dean for graduate student career advising. While efforts to find a permanent director were underway, Jim Amspacher, career adviser for Careers in the Common Good, served as the CareerLAB’s interim director.

The 10-person committee — which included undergraduates, graduate students, faculty members and administrators — set out to select a director who would help foster the perception that the CareerLAB is accessible to students, said Maahika Srinivasan ’15, president of the Undergraduate Council of Students and

a member of the search committee.

The committee submitted these objectives to Korn Ferry, an outside talent search firm, which then created a job description and solicited a field of candidates for committee members to interview, Srinivasan said. Finalists then visited campus to meet students and CareerLAB staff members, she added.

In addition to leading the CareerLAB, Donato will serve as a staff member in the Office of the Dean of the College, Mandel wrote. Donato will help the office “to support curricular initiatives and to ensure advising at Brown is integrated and comprehensive,” she wrote.

As the field of applicants continuously narrowed, Donato emerged as an ideal candidate, Srinivasan said.

Srinivasan said she envisioned a candidate who would be “energetic” and “focused on the student experience,” she said, noting that the CareerLAB can appear to many students to be “a numbers machine.”

Donato’s past experience at Pitzer makes him well-suited to connect students with liberal arts educations to careers after graduation, she added.

After graduating from Georgetown University, Donato started in the private sector before working in » See CAREERLAB, page 4

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U. implements sexual assault proposals University to conduct campus-wide culture survey, hire investigators to collect evidence

By KATE TALERICO AND JOSEPH ZAPPA SENIOR STAFF WRITER AND UNIVERSITY NEWS EDITOR

In response to the Task Force on Sexual Assault’s interim report released Dec. 17, the University has enacted major

reforms to address sexual assault policy, wrote President Christina Paxson P’19 in a community-wide email Thursday. The new measures mandate that the appeals process last less than 30 days, that all community members undergo regular sexual assault training and that students found responsible for sexual misconduct and sanctioned with separation from Brown leave their campus residences immediately.

Paxson assembled a working group led by Vice President for Academic Development, Diversity and Inclusion Liza

Cariaga-Lo to implement the report’s recommendations.

Almost all of the reforms recommended in the interim report have now been implemented, said Executive Vice President for Planning and Policy Russell Carey ’91 MA’06, adding that widespread community input spurred administrators to execute the report’s “high-priority” recommendations.

Carey said it is “premature” to evaluate Brown’s updated policies relative to those of its peers in terms of leadership on » See ASSAULT, page 5

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ArtPlace selects AS220, Trinity Square proposals as two of 90 finalists for funding

Bears look to put disappointing Ivy League opener behind them

By CALEB MILLER SPORTS STAFF WRITER

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It was an up and down winter break for the men’s basketball team, which went 4-2 in its final six nonconference games before getting drummed 80-62 in its Ivy League opener against Yale.

Bruno had its hands full to open its conference slate with Yale (12-6, 1-0 Ivy) at home Saturday. The Bulldogs were picked to finish second in the Ancient Eight in preseason polls and strengthened their cause with an 11-6 nonconference record that included a momentous upset of defending national champion Connecticut (10-7, 2-2 AAC).

After taking a 25-24 lead with seven minutes remaining in the first half, the Bears (9-9, 0-1) crumbled. Yale sprinted to a 16-point halftime lead with a 23-6 run that decided the game. The Bears

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Out of a pool of nearly 1,300 applicants, ArtPlace America listed two Providence art project proposals among 90 finalists for its 2015 National Grants Program.

The proposals, put forward by AS220 and the Rhode Island Local Initiatives Support Corporation, will undergo review by ArtPlace America, which will announce the winners in June. In 2014, the National Grants Program awarded nearly $15 million in grants covering 55 proposals, and in 2015 approximately 40 winners will receive funds, according to the program’s website.

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Tavon Blackmon ’17 brings the ball up the court. The sophomore point guard was unable to contribute after fouling out in the second half. fell even further behind in the second half, and the Elis left Providence with a crucial Ivy opening win.

Head Coach Mike Martin ’04 called

the game “a good, old-fashioned beatdown,” in which Yale outplayed Bruno in “every facet of the game.” But the Elis » See BASKETBALL, page 4

AS220, a nonprofit arts organization located in downtown Providence, proposed a project titled “The Interactive Center of Creativity,” or ICC. Shey Rivera, director of programs for AS220, said that the project was envisioned as “a visitor’s tour center, but with a retail gallery component” and emphasized its “alternative model” nature.

The project aims to identify and attend to the growth and needs of the AS220 program and the people it serves, Rivera said. Members of AS220’s staff and board, who proposed the project, raised the need for more space, and others suggested additional resources for artists, she added in a follow-up email to The Herald.

The proposal seeks to “actively help artists,” particularly by cultivating ways for artists to sell their work in a meaningful and “genuine” way, Rivera said.

The project will benefit a range of groups, such as industrial artists who » See GRANT, page 5

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Social justice immersion program hits close to home Swearer Center’s Winter Break Projects fosters students’ connections to local communities

By MICHAELA BRAWN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While some students relaxed at home over winter break, 35 social actionminded undergraduates spent a week living in a church in downtown Providence as part of the Winter Break Projects, a program run by the Swearer Center for Public Service. Participants broke off into five smaller groups that each focused on a specific issue in Rhode Island, including homelessness, environmental justice, health care, refugee communities and education.

The Winter Break Projects differ from many community service initiatives, in that participants do not perform direct community service, but rather “explore and engage with local issues,” according to the Swearer Center’s website.

Jeremy Wortzel ’16, the Winter Break Projects community fellow, said the initiative is unique because it “puts a face to social justice,” allowing participants to engage with local communities even after winter break draws to a close.

The program brings together students from across class years and concentrations to make differences in their community, Wortzel said, adding that it “ends up being a camping trip where you learn a lot about other students you may not have otherwise met” in a sort of “week-long story circle.”

“By refocusing in Rhode Island, students who participated in the

Winter Break Projects have a good chance of continuing their work with the community,” said Alan Flam, director of advising and community collaborations at the Swearer Center.

“Our community programs ask students to commit long-term.”

“To be effectively engaged in community-based work, there is a lot a person needs to understand,” Flam added. “They need a foundation before they can jump in and get involved.”

The Winter Break Projects encourage participants to learn from the community members with whom they engage — the more students know about the community they are trying to help, the more beneficial work they can do, Flam said. The program “is a great source of leadership development for students,” who can get involved a second time around as group facilitators or fellows, he added.

“Through this program, I was able to feel that teachers learn from students and found a new definition of what it means to be a teacher,” said Adam Gilbert ’16, who was part of the smaller group that examined education in Providence. “Education is the backbone of society,” he said, adding that he “didn’t realize how in-depth and intense the project was going to be.”

The group explored the issue of urban education through a number of lenses, communicating with educators across the Providence school system, from administrators to the director of a teachers’ union, Gilbert said. The group’s meetings often featured extended dialogues that demonstrated that “what we were doing was trying to educate ourselves on our roles in making changes for social justice,” he said.

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Maya Faulstich Hon ’17 and Ari Snider ’18 spent a week in Providence during winter break examining various issues in Rhode Island, including education, homelessness, environmental justice and health care.

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Students from a variety of class years and concentrations chose to live in a church in downtown Providence and take part in discussions and meetings with community partners during the Winter Break Projects.

Legislation proposes driver’s licenses for immigrants Sen. Frank Ciccone, D-Providence, North Providence, sponsors third such bill in two years

By MATTHEW JARRELL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The push to grant driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in Rhode Island gained new traction last week, as Sen. Frank Ciccone, D-Providence, North Providence, introduced legislation on the matter for the third time in two years.

The bill, proposed Jan. 14, would extend to working Rhode Islanders who are unable to prove legal U.S. residence — a group numbering around 20,000 — the right to a driver’s privilege license. Similar proposals in the past have failed — in May 2013 and February 2014, measures were tabled without ever getting to a vote.

Ciccone highlighted the differences between the current proposal and previous failed attempts, noting

that the state registry and police — groups with past objections to these efforts — are being incorporated into discussions about the bill. “I worked with Governor Chafee and representatives of the agencies to craft a bill that would be plausible for everyone,” he said.

Substantive changes between past bills and the current iteration include additions to the list of documents that qualify an applicant to receive a license. Unexpired consular IDs from certain Latin American countries, foreign driver’s licenses with international driving permits, certified court records and U.S. military identification cards would now allow an individual to obtain a license under the proposed legislation, Ciccone said.

Ciccone cited road safety and state revenue as the primary merits of the

bill. “Right now, we know that there are individuals that are driving — due to the fact that they can’t get a license — without a license, registration or insurance,” he said. “I would hope that after three years, people would catch on that this would make the road safer.”

The issue of road safety was also touted as a benefit of the bill by Steven Brown, executive director of the Rhode Island affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union. “The most important thing it would do is promote public safety,” Brown said. “By giving them that opportunity (to acquire a license), we not only ensure that they have a license, but that they’re likely to be safer drivers,” he said.

Shifts in public opinion on the issue of immigration could also pave the way for the current measure’s success, Brown said. “As time goes on, there’s more and more sympathy for passing a bill like this,” he said. “It

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is a matter of educating people as to why it’s a good idea and why it helps everybody to pass (this) bill.”

Opponents of the bill see safety and fiscal concerns for the state as outweighing any of the bill’s advantages.

Terry Gorman, executive director of Rhode Islanders for Immigration Law Enforcement, emphasized the security risks that could arise from heightening the incentives for undocumented immigrants to come to the state. “The border patrol says that there are more people entering the United States over our southern border from countries other than Mexico and Latin America,” he said.

“If they make it to Rhode Island, we could be giving these driver’s permits to terrorists.”

Rhode Island’s existing technological infrastructure would be overwhelmed by the amount of requests the bill would produce, Gorman said,

adding that the state ultimately would not be able to afford the necessary upgrades. “Rhode Island’s computer systems at the (Department of Motor Vehicles) are from back in the ’80s,” he said, noting that “California estimates that it’s going to cost them $75 million to administer” a similar measure.

The potential increased incentive for illegal immigrants to flock to the state constitutes another argument against the bill. “This only encourages more illegal aliens to come,” Gorman said. “And we’re having trouble dealing with the number of illegal aliens we have in the state of Rhode Island right now.”

A clause in the bill requiring two years of paid taxes, together with a forthcoming bill restricting welfare benefits, would negate this concern, Ciccone said. “My bill gives you 60 (welfare) checks, and after that, you’re done.”

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Sen. Reed’s bill brings National Historical Park to state Committee has yet to choose specific sites for park that would tell industrial history

By ELIZABETH CONWAY SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The Blackstone River Valley — a national heritage corridor for 28 years — has been designated a national historical park after President Obama signed Sen. Jack Reed’s, D-R.I., bill proposing the change in December.

No specific sites have been designated for the park, but the committee has pointed to “nodes along that route” that they hope to include, such as Slater Mill, Hopedale and others, said Charlene Perkins Cutler, executive director of the Blackstone River Valley Committee.

The National Park Service “wants to use the existing infrastructure that the national heritage corridor has put together to capture visitors and tell them something about the valley,” Cutler said. This will likely include the Pawtucket Visitor Center across from Slater Mill in Pawtucket, the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket, River Bend Farm in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, and a new visitor center in Worcester, Massachusetts, that is under construction.

Though national heritage corridors are eligible for federal grants, they differ from national parks in that they are not federally owned or managed but rather are maintained by state and local governments. The legislation passed last month was the product of more than 10 years of hard work, Cutler said, adding that the committee “wanted to get parts of the national heritage corridor included as part of the National Park Service.” The new park will partner with the existing corridor to “tell the birth of American industrialization,” she added.

Reed first introduced a bill in 2005 authorizing the National Park Service to conduct a Special Resource Study to determine whether parts of the corridor were eligible to become part of the national park system, said Chip Unruh, Reed’s spokesperson.

The area became eligible for national historical park designation in 2008, and the process of achieving formal recognition was expedited when Reed became chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on

Interior, Environment and Related Agencies in 2011.

There were several obstacles along the way, including a series of moratoriums on public land bills, Unruh said.

In 2011, federal support for the corridor was set to end, but Reed was able to extend it for an additional year with a continuing resolution. He brought several U.S. Secretaries of the Interior to the Ocean State to see the corridor and to convince them that it should be a national park.

An agreement was finally reached in 2014 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, and Reed’s bill was passed into law.

Though the bill passed, Unruh and Cutler both said much work remains.

It will be a long process that will “take some time and is going to require extreme patience,” Cutler said.

“Getting the bill signed into law is a significant milestone in the process, but there is still more work to do,” Unruh said.

The National Park Service is now responsible for devising a management plan over the next three years in order to determine “the scope of its boundaries with the input of the states, local communities and interested stakeholders,” Unruh added.

Public input in deciding the locales of the park was emphasized, Unruh said, adding that Reed “wants to continue to work collaboratively and ensure public input every step of the way as we get this park up and running.”

The corridor currently includes 24 towns — 13 in Massachusetts and 11 in Rhode Island — as well as a canal that runs from Worcester to Providence. This park will be nothing like Yellowstone or Yosemite with thousands of acres of open green space, Unruh said, adding “it’s not like we can take the entire corridor and turn it into the park.”

Current discussion of the park suggests that it will not be contiguous and will include multiple sites within Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Final site selection will be made by the Secretary of the Interior after soliciting public input. The management plan will have to state which publicly and privately owned land will become a part of the park, and the bill authorizes the Secretary to “establish agreements with the states or local governments, and to identify willing sellers of land and donators of land to include within the park boundary before and after the

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administrative park boundary is determined by the Secretary,” Unruh said.

Unruh estimates that over $20 million in federal appropriations will be necessary to get the park running, including $5 million for the National Park Service to acquire property

interests, $6 million for the constructions of facilities and for the conduction of research and around $3 million for operating costs.

Reed hopes that the establishment of the park will enhance local tourism, create jobs and recreational activities

and educate the public about Rhode Island’s rich industrial revolution history, Unruh said.

Though smaller in size than other national parks in the country, Cutler said she is confident it will draw crowds.

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‘The Interview’: a humorous view of real-world controversies Film’s political poignancy lies in external free speech debate, not hit-or-miss bro banter between stars

By EMILY BONEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“The Interview” unabashedly mocks North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, despite threats from North Korean hackers.

“You know what’s more destructive than a nuclear bomb? Words,” says North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s character, played

by Randall Park, in the film “The Interview.” In the wake of North Korea’s cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment and threats of violence against the United States, the film starring Seth Rogen and James Franco has garnered worldwide attention.

The film centers on the antics of Dave Skylark and Aaron Rapoport, two celebrity television journalists who discover that Kim is a huge fan of their show “Skylark Tonight.” The journalists land an interview with the dictator, and the Central Intelligence Agency enlists the duo to assassinate him. What ensues can only be described as a tornado of moronic fumbles and unnecessary gore,

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owe their dominance largely to control of two areas — ­ the boards and the free throw line.

The whistle-happy referees cited the Bears for 27 fouls during the game, and Yale’s 23 made free throws accounted for a 12-point edge in the 18-point contest.

The infractions also kept starting point guard Tavon Blackmon ’17 off the court for the final eight minutes after he fouled out. The Bulldogs bullied Bruno on the glass all night, winning the rebound battle 45-37.

Doing the damage for Yale were its usual suspects, guard Javier Duren and forward Justin Sears. Each posted double-doubles, and the duo combined for 34 points.

“I’m confident we can respond,” Martin said, as his team looks toward a rematch with Yale Saturday.

Bruno has the blessing and the curse of meeting Yale twice in one week. It is the only time the Bears play the same opponents twice in a row, so the teams know just what to tweak, having just seen the opponent’s game plan a week before.

This scheduling has contributed to Yale and Brown splitting their back-to-back contests in each of the last two years.

In order to continue the trend, Bruno must do a better job of containing Yale’s three-headed scoring monster of Duren, Sears and guard Jack Montague.

Accounting for 36 points per game, the three players average over half of the team’s nightly output. Sears is a big body inside while Duran and Montague give the Bulldogs spacing on the perimeter, combining for four three-pointers Saturday.

Limiting fouls will also be a top priority for the Bears after Yale’s free throw advantage impacted Saturday’s loss. The charity stripe’s role is immense given that the game was almost even in most other categories: second-chance points, points in the paint, bench points and fastbreak points.

“The biggest adjustment we have to make is to play with a sense of urgency,” said co-captain Cedric Kuakumensah ’16. “Losing a game never feels good,

so I think the fact that we are able to get another chance at these guys is all the motivation we need.”

An 0-2 hole is almost insurmountable in the Ivy League’s 14-game tournament, so Bruno will have to play well Saturday in order to keep from falling behind in the league title hunt.

Prior to the Yale defeat, the Bears completed a lengthy nonconference schedule. Wins over Central Connecticut State (2-18, 0-7 NEC), Sacred Heart (7-12, 1-5), UMass-Lowell (9-11, 3-4 AEC) and Lyndon State (3-11, 2-6 NAC) helped Bruno gain nine non-conference victories on the year, tying the highest total in program history. A talented Rhode Island (12-5, 3-2 A-10) team dealt the Bears a sound 80-60 defeat, and New Hampshire (11-9, 3-3 AEC) edged out Bruno 68-61 on a dismal shooting night for the Bears.

The offense showed some encouraging signs in the 4-2 stretch, including a season-high 88 points against Lyndon State. Balance continues to be a staple of the Bruno attack, with five different Bears — Kuakumensah, Steven Speith ’17, Leland King ’17, JR Hobbie ’17 and co-captain Rafael Maia ’15 — taking a turn leading the team in scoring over the six-game stretch. In the wins over Sacred Heart and Lyndon State, four starters scored double digits while the fifth scored eight points.

“Everyone on our team is a threat so on any given night someone can get in a rhythm,” Kuakumensah said. “We just trust each other.”

That said, three-point shooting woes and defensive lapses doomed the Bears in their losses. The Bruno starters shot a combined 0-for-15 from beyond the arc in the seven-point loss to New Hampshire, and while the Bears outlasted UMass-Lowell, they did so despite paultry 3-of-16 three-point shooting.

The defense, which looked excellent while holding lesser teams UMass-Lowell and Lyndon State under 50 total points, showed gaping holes when Rhode Island and Yale broke 80 points.

Bruno tips off in New Haven at 2 p.m.

Saturday, looking to settle the inconsistency and even its Ivy record with a win.

both career services and alumni relations at the University of Chicago, Mandel wrote. At Pitzer, he helped to establish both the Pitzer Professional Directory and the Pitzer Institute for Entrepreneurship, she wrote.

Donato’s appointment comes after the November launch of BrownConnect, an internship search and networking site that is set to expand to encompass two new versions in the coming year.

BrownConnect is part of President Christina Paxson’s P’19 goal of making at least one funded internship or research opportunity available to every student receiving financial aid, as outlined in her strategic plan, “Building on Distinction.” Donato will be instrumental in facilitating this goal, Srinivasan said.

punctuated by brief moments of genius comedic timing. The cast also includes Lizzy Kaplan as Agent Lacey and Diana Bang as Sook.

But formulating an opinion purely on the film itself is nearly impossible, as articles, opinions, Facebook statuses and Golden Globe speeches batter the viewer from every angle. On Dec. 25, a small number of theaters released “The Interview,” which is now available to stream online. Netflix will release the film Jan. 24. “The Interview” was set to be released nationwide October 2014, but in June, the North Korean government threatened “merciless” action against the United States if Sony released the film in American theaters, according to a statement from the North Korean government on North Korea’s national news site. Sony postponed the film’s release and nearly cancelled it when The Guardians of Peace, a group that may have North Korean ties, hacked the company.

The group leaked sensitive information about Sony and demanded the company cancel the film’s release, condemning the film as an act of terrorism.

Here is what can be definitively said: If you can swallow a disturbingly large dose of butt jokes, white guys using

Asian accents and Katy Perry music, some of the back-and-forth banter between Franco and Rogen is actually worth the wait. Without any major spoilers, an out-of-context quote includes, “It’s 2014! Women are smart now!” At one point, Franco describes John Kerry as an “oak-tree-looking fuck.”

An entertaining “Lord of the Rings” dialogue peppered the entire film: “You are the Samwise to my Frodo. You are also the Gandalf to my Frodo. I am Smeagol, and you are my precious.”

Despite a few funny nuggets, political satire is far too generous a label for this film. Sure, Rapoport briefly addresses many of the atrocities committed in North Korea, while trying to convince Skylark to follow through with the assassination, but all in all, “The Interview” focuses more on shock value than on policy or nuanced views on oppressive dictatorships.

The best way to enjoy the film is to grab your teenage brother, turn off your analytical brain for two hours and prepare to laugh out loud at poop jokes.

If you are looking for something that lives up to its media hype or delivers a stunning portrayal of North Korea, you are streaming the wrong film.

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Film details development of emergency medicine Documentary highlights individuals involved in growth of emergency care in ’50s and ’60s

By LAUREN ARATANI CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In a single day, over 300,000 people will go to emergency rooms across the country seeking medical attention in the United States. The new documentary film “24|7|365: The Evolution of Emergency Medicine” explores the experience of the people who developed emergency medicine in response to the changing needs of Americans during the ’50s and ’60s.

The documentary, with heavy ties to the Brown community, premiered on Rhode Island PBS Dec. 29.

“Emergency medicine is a specialty that is new and only exists because America wanted it,” Mark Brady MD’09, executive producer of the documentary, told The Herald.

“When you tell people that a generation ago there was no 911, they are surprised.”

“It is important for people to know why (emergency medicine) exists.

You take it for granted now that it’s a generation old,” Brady said.

Brady highlighted the importance of emergency medicine’s requirement to treat anyone and everyone. “The emergency room is the only place that has to take patients regardless of their ability to pay. It’s important for everyone to know that if you’re sick anybody can go to the emergency room,” he said. “We’re the only people who don’t care about the ability to pay, and that’s an important social service.”

While a student at the Alpert Medical School, Brady’s faculty advisor was Brian Zink, professor and

» GRANT, from page 1 often leave the state in search of work, underrepresented folk-traditional artists and members of the AS220 Youth program, Rivera added. The team is still working to find an ideal space for the project, and accessibility is critical for the ICC to be “very active and very dynamic,” he said.

ArtPlace America also selected “Illuminating Trinity,” a project proposed by the LISC in partnership with the Department of Art, Culture and Tourism. Carrie Zaslow, program officer for LISC, said the project, a light installation at Trinity Square, is designed to provide “beauty and a sense of place” as well as a sense of safety to downtown Providence.

The collaborators for “Illuminating Trinity” began by exploring what community members identified as challenges surrounding Trinity Square, particularly the busy bus route and

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chair of Emergency Medicine. Brady turned to Zink to serve as the film’s historical consultant.

“The development of the field really goes hand-in-hand with the social and political movements of the ’60s and ’70s,” Zink said. “Emergency care was being provided because no one else had a place to go when they were sick or injured.”

Zink said the film told “an interesting story about some early pioneers.”

Over the last century, emergency medicine has made significant strides, he said. “It was really dismal back in the 1900s. We tolerated really poor emergency care for a long, long time, and it was a field where there was a clear-cut need for improved care. It took the medical establishment a long time to realize this and to put things into action.”

Emergency medicine at the Med School currently focuses on using technology to monitor patients both in the emergency departments and after their time in emergency care, Zink said.

The documentary was made by the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, an organization that specializes in training residents in the field of emergency medicine. As a part of the group’s “Legacy Initiative,” it will “archive the history of emergency medicine and the pioneering spirit of its founders,” according to the documentary’s website.

“The Evolution of Emergency Medicine” was awarded a Bronze Telly as part of the 35th Annual Telly Awards, which honor local cable television broadcasts, as well as films, videos and various online productions, according to their website. The documentary is available to watch for free online on the EMRA website.

sexual assault reform, noting that many American universities’ policies on the matter are currently in flux.

The reforms Paxson announced in Thursday’s email center on increasing the availability and clarity of sexual assault resources, updating case procedures and boosting transparency regarding cases’ final decisions.

As recommended by the task force, a new sexual misconduct and Title IX website was created, Paxson wrote. The site includes links to resources for those who have been sexually assaulted or who wish to report an incident, she wrote.

Content on the Office of Student Life’s sexual misconduct site was updated to reflect new University policies. Additionally, new flow-charts explaining the actions taken by the University and students in sexual misconduct cases have been placed on the site and will be updated throughout the semester, Paxson wrote.

The University will provide annual mandatory training programs for all students, faculty members and staff members. The timing and details of who will administer the training remain undecided, Carey said.

This new mandatory training marks a substantial improvement on previous protocol, under which attendance was only mandatory for undergraduates during first-year orientation and was not strictly enforced, he said.

The University will provide funds to cover the costs of implementing the training sessions, Paxson wrote. It will also create a discretionary fund to allow Margaret Klawunn, vice president for campus life and student services, to allocate the appropriate personal and medical resources to complainants and respondents.

The interim report suggested the University regularly collect data to monitor the campus climate surrounding sexual assault. To provide a baseline for data in the future, the University will administer a survey drafted by the American Association of Universities to undergraduates,

nearby transportation hubs, as well as homelessness, prostitution and the generally unsafe nature of the area, Zaslow said. There has already been a tremendous fiscal investment in the neighborhood, and LISC and Department of Art, Culture and Tourism hope this project will act as another tool for full “neighborhood revitalization,” she added.

The proposed installation includes both “pop-up” and permanent pieces, Zaslow said. It also incorporates members of the community to perpetuate the project long after the grant money has been used, she added.

The National Grants Program seeks proposals that incorporate several important criteria, said Prentice Onayemi, director of partnerships and communications for ArtPlace America. For example, the proposal should delineate a specific space for the project and identify a challenge that engages the community and

serves as a “conduit for the community’s goals,” Onayemi said.

Onayemi commended both proposed projects for their central locations, organizers’ ability to collaborate and strong community relations overall. Onayemi highlighted the ICC’s incorporation of folk and traditional arts and praised the number of players who worked together on “Illuminating Trinity.”

When whittling down the year’s many qualified applications, Onayemi said certain themes among the projects emerged, such as civic engagement, public participation and community planning.

Ultimately, the mission of ArtPlace America’s National Grant Program is to “position art and culture as a core sector of comprehensive community development,” Onayemi said, adding that the grant aims to expand the role that arts and culture can play in addressing community issues.

graduate students and medical students over a three-week period between early April and mid-May, Carey said.

Paxson is “committed” to making the results of the survey known to the Brown community, he said, adding that those results will most likely be released in the fall.

To alleviate the trauma students involved in sexual assault cases may experience, the appeals process must now end within 30 days of an appeal request, Paxson wrote. The University will also share appeals made by one party with all other involved parties.

A student support dean from the OSL and an academic dean from the dean of the College office will be assigned to assist both complainants and respondents, Paxson wrote.

The University will play a more active role in providing students with the guidance they need to navigate the difficulties of coursework during the timeconsuming hearing process, Carey said.

“It’s not that you can go see dean X in her office hours, but that we want you to see dean X and we’ll make it happen,” he added.

Failure to comply with any measures taken between reporting and the trial, such as a no-contact order, will prompt an immediate response, such as removal from or limited access to campusTo ensure hearings are unbiased and “less traumatic to students,” the University will hire trained investigators to gather evidence and create a report that will be used as case materials.

This practice is common among peer institutions, Carey said.

Justice Gaines ’16, one of four undergraduate representatives on the task force, voiced concerns about the role of investigators potentially unfamiliar with Brown in the hearing process.

“The changes seem to be going further for the investigation model than we had even suggested,” Gaines said. Investigators should receive “Brown-centric” training so they understand the campus culture, he said, adding that training could also familiarize investigators

with issues of race, gender and sexuality relevant to many students.

But while details of the training have yet to be determined, the sessions will probably not focus on culture specific to College Hill, Carey said. It is most important that investigators have experience working on college campuses, and any training they receive related to Brown will probably be conveyed through the OSL and the Office of Institutional Diversity, he added.

In addition to an updated statement listing the rights and responsibilities of students involved in sexual assault cases, both parties in future cases will be given copies of the Student Conduct Board’s memorandum of findings and their decision letters, Paxson wrote.

“The idea is to provide greater transparency regarding the findings of the Student Conduct Board — not just a yes, no, responsible, not responsible,” Carey said. Detailed explanations of the reasons for the board’s decisions were previously administered to students inconsistently and often not in writing, he said.

Students found responsible for sexual misconduct whose sanction includes separation from Brown will be immediately removed from on-campus housing and limited in their on-campus activities during an appeals process, Paxson wrote.

The University has also clarified that the period of separation decided in a hearing will not include the semester during which the case is heard, Paxson wrote.

With an earlier deadline for suspended students to petition for their returns to campus, complainants will be notified sooner about a respondent’s possible return, Paxson wrote.

Gaines said the University should specify that complainants will be notified early enough to decide whether to take a leave of absence when the respondent returns.

The intent of pushing up the deadline was to provide complainants with adequate time, Carey said, though he added that it remains to be seen whether the University will be able to implement a rule universally applicable to all cases.

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Reinflating my pride in the Patriots

BY MIKE FIRN sports columnist

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Ophir Bernstein ’15.5 attempts to pin an opponent. A few Bears stood out in their meets over winter break, while many others appreciated trips all over the country, including visits to California and Maryland.

M. WRESTLING

Bears participate in nationwide competitions Eye-opening California trip, Staudenmayer ’17 highlight Bruno’s winter break

By NIKKO PASANEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The wrestling team was busy over break, competing in a variety of events across the nation. From Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Stanford, California, Bruno put its skills to the test and came away with some solid results.

“It was good to see our guys compete out there, and it helps us prepare for the NCAA tournament at the end of the year,” said Head Coach Todd Beckerman.

The Bears started off the winter recess by heading to Evanston, Illinois to participate in the 52nd Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships.

Justin Staudenmayer ’17 and Billy Watterson ’15 led the way, bringing home fifth- and sixth-place finishes respectively in their weight classes.

The effort caps a strong start to the season for Staudenmayer, who is now ranked 18th nationally in his weight class after placing in the teams’s first four events.

When asked about what has triggered this string of successes, Staudenmayer attributed them to his change in attitude.

“I started to wrestle pressure-free, because when you go out there and there is a lot on your mind and you’re

worried about the outcome, you tend to come out tense and not open up as much,” he said. “Of course winning is fun, but you want to have fun doing it.”

Thanks in part to Staudenmayer’s strong efforts, Bruno finished 20th out of 59 teams at the end of the twoday tournament. It was a promising outcome for the Bears, who faced stiff competition from the Big 10, Big 12 and ACC in an event Beckerman labeled as one of the toughest of the year.

The David H. Lehman Franklin and Marshall Open was the Bears’ next destination, and this time around, other wrestlers found success. Augustus Marker ’16 and Richard Muniz ’17 wrestled their way onto the podium, finishing fourth and sixth, respectively, in their weight classes.

The team’s first-years also put up an impressive showing, with Michael Russo ’18, Zeke Salvo ’18 and Jimmy Bell ’18 each collecting at least one win during the tournament.

After competing in Lancaster, Bruno kicked off the dual meet portion of its season by flying out to Los Angeles for the first stop in a California road trip. Beckerman noted that it was a great way for the team not only to prepare for the NCAA tournament, but also to build important alum connections in the Golden State.

The Bears first squared off against California Polytechnic State University and California State University, Bakersfield, resulting in two close losses. Staudenmayer and Watterson

steadied the team in the two matches, winning all four of their individual bouts.

The team continued its trip up the coast, eventually landing in Stanford, California for a trio meet with Stanford University and Menlo College.

Though te Bears once again fell short of victory against the Cardinal, they bounced back nicely to take down the Oaks.

But it was not just about the wins or losses on the California trip. Beckerman highlighted the team’s tour of Facebook’s headquarters with a Brown alum and running across the Golden Gate Bridge as some of the best moments of the journey.

The team “definitely got really close, talking the whole time while traveling,” Staudenmayer said. “Being in the car, it was a different way to interact — different than wrestling together.”

After falling to seventh-ranked Cornell last weekend, the Bears are now looking forward to Brown’s firstever Beauty and the Beast event, in which the wrestling team and gymnastics squad will compete simultaneously in the Pizzitola Center Saturday.

Beckerman and Staudenmayer are both looking forward to the extravaganza, with high hopes that the event could be truly special.

“It should be a great atmosphere for the team and our fans. I’m excited to see what it will be like. Hopefully we can get a lot of people out there to watch,” Beckerman said.

For as long as Bill Belichick has been wearing a headset, the New England Patriots have been synonymous with success. There’s a lot for the 21st century Boston sports fan to be proud of, but atop the list is the mindboggling consistency of our football team.

Storms come and go, the big fish eat the little fish and the Patriots keep on paddling.

But in the wake of clinching yet another Super Bowl berth, reports of illegally deflated footballs threaten to tarnish the identity of the franchise.

Unsurprisingly, statements from both the Patriots and the NFL have been cryptic and terse. For the most part, Patriots fans are standing our ground.

But even as we publicly defend our beloved team, we’re privately waiting for mitigating details with bated breath. Is there real reason to doubt the Patriots’ dominance? Worse, have I sacrificed countless hours and my emotional stability in the name of blatant cheaters?

I got over Spygate, but two incidents establish a troubling pattern and a suspicious culture.

Like most Pats fans, I dismissed this story when it first broke, chalked it up to sore losers deferring blame.

Nothing was going to dampen my excitement for an epic upcoming Super Bowl matchup. I rolled my eyes. I wouldn’t take the bait.

But then murky rumors became embarrassing facts — 11 of 12 Patriots balls substantially below the legal pressure requirement. A couple minor deflations could be a mistake, but 11 imply intent. Someone in the Patriots’ organization willfully altered footballs to create an advantage in the cold weather. But before I’m obligated to admit to feeling betrayed and distraught, is this a big deal?

The answer is complicated. First, let’s discredit the absurd notion that squishy footballs are what beat the Colts last weekend. Colts tight end Dwayne Allen wouldn’t bite: “(It’s) not a story. They could have played with soap for balls and beat us. Simply the better team.” What’s more, tampering with equipment is a fairly common infraction, akin to a pitcher applying pine tar to a baseball. Aaron Rodgers confessed to overinflating. Brad Johnson paid to have Super Bowl footballs scuffed in 2002. The Vikings were caught heating balls on the sidelines earlier this year. Definitely shady, probably ubiquitous and not really a huge deal.

But because we’re talking about the Patriots, it’s kind of a big deal. Belichick has a history of exploiting any advantage he can, legal or otherwise. The Patriots have always been known for pushing limits, but their ingenuity and success typically overshadowed their underhandedness. This latest incident could be the final straw that flips the label to cheaters first and winners second. In the eyes of the NFL Nation, New England’s legacy may crumble.

More than anything, it’s this

perception that has me backed into a corner. Yes, I’m embarrassed that Belichick may think he’s bigger than the game. No matter how prevalent or unimpactful, any attempt to skirt the rules leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

But the reality is that my Patriots pride is not diminished. Such is the nature of fandom — this is my team, and I will defend it tooth and nail. There’s nothing like controversy to band together a team.

But even if the Patriots smoke the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, the victory will be considered stained by many. To their delight, critics can latch onto something other than the sheer brilliance of the franchise. The real tragedy here is that New England’s incredible track record, the product of tactical genius and hard work, is now being treated as if propped up by minor infractions. Even as we march to the Super Bowl, Patriots fans are forced to defend our pride instead of beaming it. If this is the golden age of Patriots football — and it almost certainly is — I want to remember the dominance, not the scandals.

Of course, there are still plenty of unanswered questions. How could the referees not notice? Is this an isolated incident? Most importantly, who gave the order? Belichick insisted, “in my entire coaching career, [I’ve] never talked to any player or staff member about football air pressure.” Tom Brady also claimed complete innocence.

When a similar case was scrutinized at the University of Southern California in 2012, a student manager was found solely responsible. The Patriots can’t be blamed for wrongdoing if the guillotine falls on a ball boy. But cries of unfair advantages will persist, and the mastermind Patriots will be denied the credit they largely deserve.

Over the next few weeks, details will emerge from the NFL’s ongoing investigation, but the narrative likely won’t change. Just like with Spygate, fans will make of it what they will.

Haters will chant “Beli-cheat” and discount the Patriots dynasty. Fans will embrace the “Evil Empire” identity and dismiss the accusations as overblown and whiny.

But for now, we wait. The cycle of emotions produced by this incident has taken me from dismissal to defensiveness to shame before settling firmly on defiance. Cheating is not to be taken lightly. If intent is established, those responsible should be punished.

But the only reasons Deflategate is a bigger media frenzy than the Vikings episode is that the Pats won’t stop winning and Belichick won’t ever smile. You can hate the Patriots for their shiftiness, but you can’t deny their genius. I’m disconcerted by my team’s behavior, but I’m not apologizing for the wins. Holier-than-thous won’t destroy my excitement for the Super Bowl. They won’t strip me of my fandom. Most of all, they won’t make your team any better.

Mike Firn ’16 wants the Patriots to deflate the Seahawks’ hopes and dreams. Contact him at michael_firn@brown.edu.

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SWIMMING & DIVING

Two Ivy losses apiece mark rough start to new year Men’s, women’s teams fall to two Ivy opponents, slip in standings heading into meets against Columbia

By LAINIE ROWLAND SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Though men’s and women’s swimming and diving enjoyed a productive training trip, they both recorded losses this weekend, falling to Penn and Harvard in the first meets of 2015. The women (3-3, 1-3 Ivy) put up a stronger fight in the matchups, losing by a 51-point margin to both Harvard (6-1, 6-0) and Penn (4-4, 3-4), while the men (2-3, 1-3) suffered 174 and 108-point defeats to the Crimson (7-0, 5-0) and the Quakers (3-5, 2-5), respectively. Both Brown squads fell to 1-3 in the Ivy League with the losses.

The Bears swam hard over break, maintaining rigorous practice routines while away from College Hill.

“Over break, we train the same as we do during the week, which is around 2025 hours per week,” said co-captain Kate Dillione ’15. “We were expected to stay in the weight room three times per week and swim nine times per week at least.”

The team traveled to Florida in January for its annual training trip, where they continued to build on their “elite level” of training, Dillione said.

The Bears returned to Providence to face the Crimson and the Quakers at home, with the women claiming some top finishes — including three wins — from some standout swimmers. Dillione led the way in collecting points for the Bears, taking the top spot in the 100 and 200 free, and contributing a leg to the winning 400 free relay, along with Aja Grande ’18, Korbyn Simpson ’18 and Reia Tong ’16.

“Against Harvard and Penn, we wanted to get up and race, no matter how tired our bodies were,” Dillione said.

Bruno garnered more points as Gina Matsumoto ’16 earned a first-place finish in the 200 fly. Her teammate, Caroline Vexler ’17 was right behind her to notch a 1-2 finish for the team.

The Bears’ 200 meter medley relay of

» M. HOCKEY, from page 12 wildly inconsistent all year — had one of his best performances of the season, notching a career-high 46 saves in the win. Ernst seemed to have grabbed the starting position after a 39-save effort against Rensselaer, but Steel started the first game against Providence and has since posted a .927 save percentage, a marked improvement over his .895 save percentage for the entire year. And for Head Coach Brendan Whittet ’94 — who in the early part of the season “just wanted someone to take the position and not let it go” — Steel’s recent play should be encouraging.

“Winning the Mayor’s Cup was a great achievement, but we were confident that we had the ability to do that,” Naclerio said. “But we have to focus on winning more games in league to give us a better chance during the postseason.”

The goal of winning more league games did not get off to a good start in Brown’s return to ECAC play, as a homeand-home with No. 13 Yale (11-4-2,

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Both the men’s and women’s teams proved to be no match for Harvard or Penn despite rigorous training exercises over winter break, with Bruno falling in all four meets against its Ivy foes. Both teams will face Columbia next weekend and hope to notch their second Ivy wins of the season.

Grande, Tong, Vexler and Jenna Zagoren ’18 notched a second-place finish with a time of 1:45.96. Tong added to her performance in the relay with a victory in the 50 free, posting a splintering time of 23.77.

Bruno’s divers contributed points as well, with Molly Gelb ’17 and Rachel Speakman ’16 rounding out the diving competition at fifth and sixth place, respectively.

6-3-1 ECAC) resulted in a 1-0 loss at Meehan and then a 5-1 demolition at Yale. The two losses pushed Brown into a tie for last in the ECAC with Princeton and left it with only a slim shot to improve its seeding for the conference tournament.

“Our goals have not changed, we still want to make sure we are progressing in the right direction and just get to the point where we are playing our best hockey towards the end of the regular season,” Naclerio said.

At the start of the season, both Naclerio and Whittet stressed winning trophies and improving, and with the Mayor’s Cup already in hand and 12 games left before the postseason, there’s still a lot of time to accomplish those goals.

With Bruno traveling to St. Lawrence (11-10-2, 7-4 ECAC) and Clarkson (811-4, 5-4-2 ECAC) — to whom Bruno lost 5-2 and 2-1, respectively, earlier this season — the Bears could take a step toward their ultimate goal and exact a little revenge while they’re at it.

“We did an awesome job at maintaining composure and positive attitudes, and everyone showed up and raced,” Dillione said. “It was a good team experience. We will definitely continue to work on finishing strong and winning the close races.”

Some standouts on the women’s team earned top finishes, but their teammates were not able to support them with equivalent performances.

Meanwhile, the men’s team failed to claim first in any event. The men’s top finisher was Jonathon Schlafer ’17, who finished second in the 1-meter dive.

Willy Lee ’18 raced to a third-place finish in the 100 back, while teammate Daniel Klotz ’17 also earned a thirdplace finish in the 50 free. Cory Mayfield ’16 chipped in points with two fourthplace finishes of his own in the 500 and 1000 free.

Both the men and women’s squads currently sit near the bottom of the Ivy rankings. Wins this weekend against Columbia (men 4-2, 2-2 and women 0-4, 0-4) could help balance out the teams’ records as they push onward toward Ivy and NCAA championships.

Bruno will compete in New York Saturday, hoping to bring a win back to Providence as championship meets loom around the corner.

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W. BASKETBALL

Demolition of NJIT closes Brown’s impressive winter break Road trip success overshadowed by loss to Yale in first Ivy game of season

By TANEIL RUFFIN SENIOR STAFF WRITER

While the majority of students started the trek back to College Hill, the women’s basketball team wrapped up its six-game winter break tour with a victory at home. The squad went 4-2 in its games during the recess.

“We experienced many ups and downs during the games over break,” said Jordin Alexander ’16. “But I think overall we made many positive strides towards the team we want to be for the rest of the season.”

The Bears (6-9, 0-1 Ivy) began their endeavors with an overtime victory against Fairleigh Dickinson University (5-12, 2-4 NEC). The lead alternated between the two teams throughout regulation. With 32 seconds left in the second half, Janie White ’18 successfully drove for a layup and capitalized on an extra point from the charity stripe, putting Bruno up by three. But Fairleigh Dickinson responded from behind the arc before the final buzzer, sending the match into overtime. Notable efforts during the added time from Elisse Sharpe ’16 and Alexander — who led the team with 20 points — fueled the Bears’ 13-8 run and clinched a 79-74 win.

After a short break, the squad

» W. HOCKEY, from page 12 ’18, Bruno’s backup netminder, made a career-high 38 saves, holding the opposition to just five goals. Unlike its last game, Brown’s typically strong power play converted one of its two chances, with Sarah Robson ’15 netting a goal at the end of the first period — her fourth of the season — to cut the deficit to 3-1. Unluckily, Dartmouth came out and scored two more in the second period to secure its victory.

No. 3 Quinnipiac 3, Brown 0 After a heated match against its toughest opponent to date, Brown fell to third-ranked Quinnipiac (20-2-3, 11-1-2). Bruno fought valiantly and managed to hold the tenth-ranked offense scoreless through the first period and part of the second. Elvin shone again, recording 32 saves, including 13 in the first period. The Bears provided Elvin with solid team defense, blocking 11 shots in the game.

Unfortunately, the squad could not hold the Bobcats at bay for any longer, as Quinnipiac scored two in the second period and netted one more in the third to confirm its triumph. Bruno also faced a team that boasts the best defensive record in the nation, allowing a measly .91 goals per game, and one of the best goalies in the nation, senior Chelsea Laden, who has recorded 12 shutouts in her 24 starts. All nine of the Bears’ shots were stopped by Laden, and the team could not translate either of its power plays into goals.

Princeton 5, Brown 1 A day after being shutout by

regrouped in Ames, Iowa to participate in the Iowa State Cyclone Challenge.

The Bears’ first matchup was against University of California Riverside (10-8, 1-3 Big West). The contest was bound to be a tough one with the Highlanders boasting the nation’s seventh leading scorer in junior guard Brittany Crain. Not to be bested, Bruno also came equipped with a deadly offensive weapon of its own in Sophie Bikofsky ’15. The senior guard showcased her strong offensive abilities by leading the team with 23 points and four assists.

But due to Crain’s scoring and UC Riverside’s capitalization on Bruno’s turnovers — for 22 points — the Highlanders claimed a 79-65 win.

The following day, Bruno faced Howard University (2-15, 2-2 MEAC) in the tournament’s consolation game.

The match was marked by season-best performances — Brown shot 43.5 percent from the field and snatched 15 steals. After a competitive first half, the Bears’ aggressive defense began to translate into quick offense. The squad went on a 10-0 run minutes into the second. The surge was fueled by guard Rebecca Musgrove ’17 and a team-high 11 rebounds from Kennedy Martin ’18.

After the tournament, the team headed back to the east coast to battle Morgan State University (6-12, 3-3 MEAC) in Baltimore, Maryland. The contest was a demonstration of the squad’s solid team play. Bruno tallied twelve assists and had seven players put points on the board — three of whom hit double figures. The strong

Quinnipiac, Maddie Woo ’17 recorded her fourth goal of the season to give the Bears a slim advantage at the end of the first period. But the team could not maintain the lead, as the Tigers (10-9-1, 8-6-0) scored five unanswered goals.

Bruno could not penetrate Princeton’s stalwart defense beyond the opening period. Unlike past games, they peppered the opposition with 24 shots, holding the edge in this category by four. The players also narrowly prevailed in the faceoff duel, winning 23 to the Tigers’ 21. Despite these advantages, Brown’s normally stout penalty-killing unit was not able to stop Princeton’s electric power play, which notched goals on three of its five opportunities.

Colgate 3, Brown 0 Though Elvin recorded a careerhigh 39 saves, it was not enough to thwart the Raiders (5-18-0, 2-9-0), as they triumphed by a mark of 3-0.

Colgate came out strong offensively with an 18-shot barrage on Elvin in the opening period. The netminder stood tall and turned aside all of them, leaving the teams at a scoreless deadlock after one period.

The Bears increased their offensive pressure in the second period, outshooting their opponents 13-12.

Yet the team ended the game with only 18 shots, the same as Colgate’s first period total. The Raiders’ power play abilities proved to be the deciding factor in the second period, resulting in two goals in two opportunities. Brown stuck close in the third as both Robson and Woo had quality scoring chances that were stymied by the opposing goalie. Colgate killed the two power plays Bruno had in the

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Sophie Bikofsky ’15 rushes into opposing defense. The program’s record holder for best three-point percentage in a single season led the Bears to four wins over winter break. collaborative effort enabled the Bears to top Morgan State and secure their first consecutive victories of the season with the 59-52 win.

Bruno wrapped up its stretch on the road in New Haven to take on Yale (7-8, 1-0 Ivy) in its first conference game of the season. A 12-day break from competition seemed to leave the Bears rusty.

The squad went 0-7 from behind the arc.

In spite of Bruno’s relentless press in the second half, which resulted in a 19-4 run for Bears, the 22-point deficit from the first stanza proved insurmountable and the Bulldogs were able to claim a

66-49 victory in the Ivy opener.

The squad returned home to the largest crowd of the season for its last non-conference game against NJIT. In spite of a slow start, the Bears outscored the visitors 44-21 in the second half, resulting in a 67-39 victory. A jumper from Megan Reilly ’18 late in the contest established a 35-point differential — the largest of the game.

In addition to constantly solid performances from veterans Bikofsky and Alexander, the matchups over winter break served as a showcase for some of the team’s newest members. Consistent

second period and added an emptynet goal to seal the deal.

game we play great and the next we struggle,” said Head Coach Amy Bourbeau.

Despite all of these statistics, the team did manage to stay competitive in many of these games. They killed many teams’ power play chances and blocked copious shots to keep themselves in the fight. Going up against some of the toughest adversaries in the nation is no easy task.

“The takeaway is … it is good to know we are playing strong hockey against the best teams in the country,” Bourbeau said.

This weekend, Brown looks to end its winless streak and improve its overall play in a weekend doubleheader against Yale.

“This is a huge weekend for us,” Keon said. “Four points are on the line and we are looking to squeeze into a playoff spot.”

Bourbeau cited shots on goal and power plays as the two keys to Bruno’s success against the Elis. Two more losses could drop the team into sole possession of last place in the conference standings.

The Bears host the Bulldogs in Meehan Auditorium Friday at 7 p.m. and then travel to New Haven the following day for a rematch at 4 p.m.

No. 10 Cornell 4, Brown 2 The Bears encountered another nationally ranked Ivy League opponent, this time the No. 10 Big Red. Brown surrendered the lead on two different occasions, and Cornell ended the game with three consecutive goals. Brittany Moorehead ’15 struck first with less than one minute left in the first period, scoring her fourth of the year. The lead was short-lived, as the Big Red scored a mere 28 seconds later, leaving the two teams in a stalemate at the end of the first. Bruno regained the advantage through an unassisted, shorthanded tally by Robson. Once again, Cornell retaliated 10 minutes later with a goal of its own. This was the first of its three unanswered goals, two of which came as a result of Cornell’s seventhranked power play. The opposing Big Red bested Bruno’s 21 shots with 38 of its own. Bruno also couldn’t score on any of its three power plays, which helped decide its fate.

A distinct lack of shots on goal and inability to translate power play prospects into goals often hindered the Bears during this winless sixgame stretch. They were outshot by their opponents 207-95 in total.

Moreover, one of the team’s strongest characteristics is its ability to capitalize on the power play. Its unit ranked fourth nationally at the end of the first semester. Yet, it finished this streak of games with a conversion rate of 1-of-22, or 4.5 percent.

“I think overall, we need a bit more consistency in our play. One

contributions across the stat sheet from three of the team’s first-years — Martin, White and Reilly — and Musgrove, a sophomore guard, show a lot of promise for the Bears’ future.

Bruno looks to redeem itself against Yale on Friday at the Pizzitola Center.

“If we are able to start each game with intensity and a sense of urgency and play together, we can beat anyone on a given night,” Alexander said. “Right now the biggest thing standing in our way is ourselves. When we play how we know how and everyone does what they need to, there is nothing stopping us.”

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JANUARY 24

11 A.M. DESIGN FOR AMERICA KICKOFF WORKSHOP

Students involved in Design for America will hold a two-hour workship in which they describe the design process they use to come up with ideas that have local impacts. Building for Environmental Research and Teaching 15 1:30 P.M. JANLAB : DEMYSTIFYING START-UPS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

A panel of Brown alums will speak on how to achieve success in the industry. The panel will be moderated by Alan Harlam, director of social entrepreneurship at the Swearer Center for Public Service. MacMillan Hall, Starr Auditorium

SUNDAY

JANUARY 25

12 P.M. INTERNATIONAL KING HOUSE OF PANCAKES

The literary fraternity will serve up fresh pancakes, eggs, bacon and the opportunity to meet new friends to those interested in rushing. St. Anthony Hall 3:00 P.M. ATTITUDE DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS

Students will be able to try out for the dance group, which self-choreographs hip-hop, lyrical and musical theater routines.

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EDITORIAL PAGE 10 • FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015

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A first step forward On Thursday afternoon, President Christina Paxson P’19 updated the Brown community on the advancement of the recommendations of the Sexual Assault Task Force’s interim report, formally outlining the administration’s progress and implementation strategies in a number of key areas. While the task force’s interim report did indeed underscore significant progress with regard to more formally addressing the pressing issue of sexual assault on campus (“Progress on combatting sexual assault,” Jan Dec. 20), this recent correspondence shows focused progress in achieving the aforementioned goal. Moreover, it does so with a degree of transparency that is paramount in collaboratively and effectively combatting the problem of sexual assault going forward.

The task force’s interim report released Dec. 16 emphasizes reforming the University’s judicial procedures in cases of sexual assault while acknowledging the inherent sensitivity of matter. The report confronts the relation of sexual assault to rape culture, as well as the important role of proper education in preventing sexual misconduct. Beyond making concrete recommendations, the task force underscored the need to bolster a system in which all Brown community members “are equally valued, respected and safe” by way of the Sexual Assault Peer Education program and potential additional training and awareness programs for students and employees alike.

In parsing through the recommendations of the 25-page report, Paxson approved and acknowledged the implementation of various initiatives, including the creation of a new Sexual Misconduct and Title IX website, the use of trained investigators in probing instances of sexual assault, and the limitation of the appeals process to no more than 30 days. Additionally, the task force will now include three new members who are especially familiar with these policies, including former Coordinator of Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy Bita Shooshani, bringing valuable experience to the group and giving it more credibility with the community. While difficult to gauge the eventual efficacy of these changes, Paxson’s direct and line-itemed approach undoubtedly points to a degree of progress, though not all-encompassing.

This round of policy change focuses heavily on reworking the appeals process to make survivors feel safer and more comfortable. But it largely ignores the charge to “change the culture of the Brown campus,” though in fairness the report did not call for immediate action on this front. Reacting to the University’s new alcohol policy, a number of students told The Herald Thursday that while alcohol can be a catalyst for sexual assault, it is not the core of the problem (“Undergrads question new alcohol policy,” Jan. 22).

These new measures begin to evince the comprehensive solution that our campus needs. But these proposals are the low-hanging fruit. Justice is critical, but prevention is the goal and the former does not always beget the latter. The question is whether the University can execute on the more challenging obstacles.

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The weight of Brown EMMA MURRAY guest columnist

Inhaling a generous gulp of Bolivian air, I gazed at the view below me: sprawling foothills of the Andes, a collage of purples, greens and browns and a blue, blue sky without a cloud in sight. I could hardly comprehend what my eyes perceived below me. I was in paradise.

At 5,180 meters, the air was thin and crisp, its chill tinting my cheeks a shade of bright pink and demanding my lungs work twice as hard as normal. The past two days I had been trekking with just a small pack strapped to my back, yet I’d been dragging along another, heavier weight the last two months: the weight of Brown.

Inklings of selfishness had begun seeping into my thoughts. I sighed, exhaling, feeling this weight dig deeper into my sore shoulders and further burdening my heart with each step forward.

Nine months ago, I decided to leave Brown for the fall semester and backpack through South America by myself. At the time, I felt tired and burned out, unsure of what I wanted to do and in what direction I wanted to take my studies. It was easy to misconstrue this confusion and indecisiveness as malaise when I was sitting

alongside classmates with plans for promising conventional futures.

I was unmotivated and chastised myself for being lazy even though I was writing the papers, completing problem sets, showing up to class, running extracurriculars and making dinner with friends — I was a robot.

In the automation of typical college days, I lost myself. I was working hard, but without contemplation.

I couldn’t make myself happy because I didn’t know myself. I needed to clear my head so I could listen to myself

turn, however, doubt about my Brown education persisted — a constant, looming shadow chilling me despite the hot South American sun.

Over and over again I was struck with the thoughts: Do I need a Brown degree to be happy? Do I need to change the world? Is focusing on my happiness selfish? Do I owe the world something momentous from my talents? Could I graduate from Brown and undertake life as a vagabond, traveling and partaking of the simple world?

high-stress position with the U.S. Department of State, or wear a business suit every day to a consulting firm’s offices, or start a nonprofit or slave away on ground-breaking research. Just as someone else focused on a conventional business future wouldn’t want to wander and float as I am doing now.

Reflecting on all that I’ve done these past seven months outside of school and internships, I am content and proud of what I have managed to accomplish. From building a compost outhouse, to washing dishes for

I’m not contributing to anything right now, at least in the sense of what we are taught at Brown and what my peers expect of me. Am I being selfish? and understand what I really wanted. But this was a challenge on top of keeping up with classes, working a job to pay college expenses and maintaining a modest social life. Besides, I was itching to see the world.

I landed in Quito, Ecuador the first week of June without much of a plan or a return ticket. Rather than commit to a regimented itinerary, I wanted everything open-ended and was ready to go where the whims of spontaneous opportunity would take me. In between every exhilarating twist and

The pressure to perform at a high level, not only during my time at Brown but also afterwards, screams at me, telling me I would be irresponsible to live a life without a conventional cause. The pressure demands my attention, asking, “How can you use the expensive and privileged opportunity of a Brown education for practically nothing? Wouldn’t others kill for that opportunity? Aren’t you contemplating an unconscionable waste?”

The truth is that I don’t want to work at the United Nations, or hold a

my room and board, to teaching yoga, to living in a tent for weeks at a time, to hiking Machu Picchu, to reading dozens of fascinating books, to conversing with indigenous shamans, to swimming in volcanic hot springs, to exploring Patagonia, to singing with people from all over the world, to building fires, to spending days alone, to climbing to the summit of a 6,000-meter mountain in below freezing temperatures, I have no regrets.

During my trip, I didn’t memorize any physics equations, read any in-

tense articles about new philosophical questions or finish any problems sets. But I accomplished something that is more valuable. I learned about myself, who I am and what it means to be a contributing human being on this Earth. I learned much more about what makes me happy and what makes me the best Emma Murray than I ever could at a university.

Yet the weight of Brown’s privilege gives these adventures and revelations a bittersweet flavor. My heart flutters with excitement as I stare at new mountains, new oceans, new books and new friends. My smile has taken my face hostage and my soul feels happy and free. But I’m not contributing to anything right now, at least in the sense of what we are taught at Brown and what my peers expect of me. Am I being selfish? Do I need to do something that is judged by others as profound and constructive with my Brown degree?

These questions haunt me every day. But I can’t and won’t let the weight slow me down on this adventure of mine, because finding myself and understanding what gives me happiness makes me the best human being I can be — something for which everyone should strive.

Emma Murray ‘16 can be reached at emma_murray@brown.edu.

Education should be a given SAMANTHA ISMAN opinions columnist

In his State of the Union Address Tuesday, President Obama talked about his plan to make community college free for part-time and certificate students, making continuing education a more accessible and possible option for many people. “America’s College Promise” would cover tuition for a variety of students, such as older students looking to get a degree, and for a variety of programs, including certificate programs and courses that could lead to an associate or bachelor’s degree.

The program is aimed at helping the population of Americans unable to afford student loans or who aren’t specifically qualified for scholarships. While the United States is a pioneer in many aspects of education, the affordability of higher education is not one of them. “America’s College Promise” would support nearly 9 million students annually. So why has it taken so long for this plan to even be considered?

Education should be the right of any citizen willing to work for it. But it has to be taken into account that not everyone has the same means and availability to go to a four-year program or to spend all day studying. For this reason, making community college — with its two-year programs and part-time studying — free is the best way to allow the people who cannot afford four years of

university study.

The United States already has a system of state schools — four-year colleges and universities that grant in state students a bachelors degree at a lower tuition cost — offering an opportunity for some low-income students to study. However, it doesn’t open all doors. It’s hard for part-time students who might need to work as well as study to keep up, and the commitment of a four-year program could hinder certain students.

As Gene Block, chancellor of the University of California at Los An-

tion until they’re 18, but once the time for higher education comes, there is a percentage of the population that won’t be able to go for financial reasons. This method encourages students to educate themselves only to a certain point and suggests that continuing an education and earning a college degree is only reserved for the privileged — not just in terms of wealth but also in terms of academic excellence.

The opportunity to attend university should be the same for everybody regardless not only of race but

But this program would alleviate those issues. It allows low-income students to be able to focus on paying one bill at a time, rather than having to pay for all three things as well as any other expenses they might have to take care of, such as food, materials for school or daycare for their children. It would ensure that grants — such as Pell grants — go toward paying for transportation, housing and any material they might require.

Moreover, given that “60 percent of students at two-year colleges are enrolled part time,” making their

The opportunity to attend university should be the same for everybody regardless not only of race but also economic opportunity and time availability. geles, states, “Increasing numbers of Americans see the pathways of economic opportunity narrowing and believe it will be impossible for them to work their way into the middle class or beyond.” Obama’s proposal for free community college, which includes two-year certificate programs as well as courses that could lead to a bachelor’s degree and only requires students to maintain a C+ average or higher, would lower the barriers to studying that many lowincome, yet very willing, students are facing.

Additionally, the United States has a system of public education until high school. It is unfair that the government funds students’ educa-

also economic opportunity and time availability. Furthermore, exceptional students from low-income areas or lower-ranked high-schools can often receive scholarships, but what happens to students that want to continue their education but don’t make it into that category? The plan would solve this issue by requiring students to maintain a C+ average.

As Fortune magazine reports, the argument against Obama’s proposal is largely that grants and aid make community college affordable and the program “won’t make a dent in community college students’ other expenses, like the nearly $8,000 they must fork over for housing and the $1,700 they pay for transportation.”

education free would mean that the money they earn in their jobs can be put toward their livelihood — food, housing, clothing, etc. Allowing these students to study for free would mean that they would probably have to work less than if they also had to use their income for tuition and would give them more time to focus on their studies.

More than anything, there is nothing farfetched about his program. Public universities in Latin America, such as Universidade de Sao Paulo in Brazil and Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina, are completely free of charge. These universities continue to be very highly ranked, and although they might be

difficult to get into, they provide incentives for a population that, by and large, doesn’t have the means to pay for an expensive university.

Finally, while the money to fund these universities has to come from somewhere — increased taxes or reduced funding for other programs — a more educated population could solve this. A more qualified population means that more people are getting better jobs, earning more money in these jobs and paying higher taxes. It becomes a successful cycle: We fund these students’ education so that they can fund the next generation’s education.

In a country that prides itself on people’s ability to achieve the American Dream, it is very hard to achieve social upward mobility without a college degree. A continuing belief in that dream means that some form of higher education should be available — and easy to attain if willing — to all American citizens. Everyone should have a right to receive an education if they want it.

I commend Obama and his administration for proposing a plan that would increase the percentage of the population with an advanced degree. This program will open many doors for people who did not believe there was a way out of poverty but could have the opportunity if their country is willing to give them a means to do so.

Samantha Isman ‘15 can be reached at samantha_isman@brown.edu.

SPORTS THE BROWN DAILY HERALD

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015

M. HOCKEY

Bruno inconsistent in non-conference play, shows improvement over break Bears get first ECAC win, claim Mayor’s Cup, remain focused on ending season strong

By MATT BROWNSWORD SENIOR STAFF WRITER

At first glance, a 2-6 record over the last six weeks for the men’s hockey team does not seem to be an improvement over its 2-7 start to the season. But according to Mark Naclerio ’16, the last month and a half’s record does not tell the whole story.

“I think there’s been good improvement,” Naclerio said. “We have taken strides in the right directions and have had stretches where we have been great.

We just need to be more consistent.”

After getting demolished by Union (11-10-2, 4-7-1 ECAC) in one of Brown’s (4-13-0, 1-9-0 ECAC) worst losses of the season, Bruno notched its first ECAC win of the season over a Rensselaer team (9-16-1, 7-6-0 ECAC) that is firmly planted in the middle of one of the closest conferences in the country.

After the end of last semester, Brown headed into the Dartmouth Ledyard Classic to play non-league games against two upper echelon opponents, Boston College (14-8-2, 6-5-0 Hockey East) and the University of Denver (13-7-1, 6-5-0 NCHC), which are now ranked 19th and 11th in the country, respectively.

Despite outshooting the Eagles — especially in the second period, in which the Bears mustered 10 shots to BC’s four — Brown was undone by two power play goals halfway through the third period.

The lopsided 4-1 score might seem like a typical Brunonian performance this year, but the game told a different story: The Bears kept up with a quality opponent, even dominating the Eagles at times, but were unable to come out on top. They were 0-for-5 on the power play and 4-for-6 on the penalty kill, areas in which the Bears rank last in the ECAC and the entire nation, respectively.

Brown also fell to Denver, but another improved performance was reflected in a 5-3 scoreline — in which

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Six of Brown’s eight games over winter break were against nationally ranked teams. The most impressive performance of that span came against crosstown foe Providence College, which Bruno defeated 5-3 in a win that gave the Bears the Mayor’s Cup. the two-goal deficit came courtesy of an empty netter with 16 seconds left in the game. The Bears started out hot, taking a 2-0 lead before Denver came roaring back to tie the game in the second period and then edged Brown out in the third.

Joey de Concilys ’15 — who has tallied three goals and an assist in his last five games — scored Brown’s first power play goal in its last seven games and has since vaulted up to fifth in points for the Bears this season.

Following the Ledyard Classic was

the Mayor’s Cup, a home-and-home, aggregate competition against Providence College (14-8-1, 6-5-0 Hockey East) that decides the hockey kings of Providence. The Friars came into the tournament ranked 14th in the country, but Brown set the tone three-and-a-half minutes into the first game courtesy of a Naclerio goal.

The once-vaunted first line of Naclerio, Matt Lorito ’15 and Nick Lappin ’16 has inched towards reaching last year’s levels of production, but with over half

the year already gone and none of the forwards near half of last year’s point totals, it will be hard for them to match their impressive previous season.

Brown ended up losing in the first game to the Friars in overtime — its second overtime loss of the season — so it needed a two-goal win in the second game at the Dunkin Donuts Center to claim the Mayor’s Cup. And in what has most definitely been the best performance from the Bears all season, a two-goal win was exactly what

Brown got. The Bears jumped out to a 4-0 lead, courtesy of two power play goals, as well as two goals and an assist from de Concilys. Providence mounted a miniature comeback, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period, but the reliable Lorito scored his seventh goal of the season in the third period to claim the Cup for Brown.

On top of the unusual scoring, Tyler Steel ’17 — who, along with goalie counterpart Tim Ernst ’17, has been » See M. HOCKEY, page 7

W. HOCKEY

Bears fall victim to rigorous conference schedule Poor performance over winter break extends losing streak to nine games

By EMILE BAUTISTA SPORTS STAFF WRITER

The women’s ice hockey team fought through a tough winter break schedule but was not able to grab any victories, losing all six of its games to extend its losing streak to nine games overall.

All games were conference clashes against strong opposition. While the score lines may suggest something about the team, they do not accurately reflect the gritty performances put forth by the players.

“Our team needs to be more consistent,” said captain Lauren Vella ’15.

“With only five weekends left in the season, everybody needs to play their best hockey every day.”

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Bruno suffered some setbacks against tough conference opposition, falling big against nationally ranked teams. Surprisingly, the Bears’ usually potent power play went a measly 1-for-22 over the six game skid.

No. 5 Harvard 6, Brown 0 Brown (4-15-0, 1-11-0 ECAC)

could not stifle the high-octane offense of the Crimson (12-3-2, 9-2-1), which ranks third nationally in team offense, and suffered a 6-0 defeat.

Harvard is ranked fifth nationally and showed its class by scoring two goals in each period. Brown goaltender Monica Elvin ’17 prevented any further damage by stopping 25 shots in total.

Bruno could not convert on any of its six power play chances, an area in which the team usually excels. By the end of the game, the team had only mustered 11 shots on goal, but did manage to hold the faceoff advantage, 27-22, with assistant captain Kaitlyn Keon ’15 winning 14 of her 22 faceoffs.

Dartmouth 5, Brown 1 The next day, the team suffered another defeat at the hands of an Ivy League and ECAC foe, this time by a score of 5-1. The Big Green (10-7-1, 6-5-1) unleashed a flurry of shots on goal. Fortunately, Julianne Landry » See W. HOCKEY, page 8