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FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011

VOLUME CXXXII ISSUE 9

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Class of 2013 Transfers on a Downward Trend: Reasons Still a Tricky Issue

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Staff Writer

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Health insurance costs are one of the fastest growing expenses for the Colleges and plans are being made to address the rising costs.

HWS Moves to Address Spiraling Health Care Costs

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Students looking to transfer out of HWS always think that the “grass is greener” at another school, but Dean Kaenzig reminds students that all schools have their pros and cons that must be weighed.

By Tim Hollinger ‘11 Campus Happenings Editor

Health insurance costs are the fastest and most persistent growing expense for the Colleges, jumping 10 to 15 percent annually over the last few years; in response, the administration is moving swiftly to address the rising costs. The proposed changes will affect students, faculty and staff and are also partially the result of recent union negotiations. The Colleges are in the process of convening a committee to investigate the most

Hobart and William Smith Colleges do not have an inordinately high transfer rate; however, for several reasons, transferring remains an annual tradition. This year, it appears the number of students transferring to other schools will be lower than average.

According to HWS statistician Don Emmons, the transfer rate at the Colleges is fairly low. Of the entering

effective ways to implement health care that will be affordable for both members of the campus community and the Colleges overall balance sheet.

Some changes are already being solidified, while other shifts are still being considered. For the most part, the final details of the coming tweaks COSTS continued on Page 4

class of 2013, 62 students left at the end of their first year and the split was almost even between Hobart and William Smith students.

Currently, data for the class of 2014 is only available for one full semester. Emmons says this makes “being able to compare an apple to an apple” 2013 continued on Page 4

HWS Strives to Reduce Energy Use on Campus

“Life Is Short...

Improvise!”

A workshop on Improvisation & a music performance.

All are welcome to help inaugurate the 2011 Festival of disAbility

By Ellen Harvey ‘12 Herald Columnist

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DisABILITY and the ARTS Festival Comes to the HWS Campus HWS Colleges and The Collaborative of the Finger Lakes, Inc. (a consortium of ARC agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities like Autism, Down Syndrome, and Intellectual disabilities) will host the 2nd annual DisABILITY and the Arts Festival, a celebration of people and the arts.

The festival is a month long celebration that includes workshops, performances, presentations and a final Gala event. disABILITY continued on Page 4

For those of you who keep an environmentally friendly ear to the ground, you know that Hobart and William Smith Colleges are down to their final week of the 10 and 10 Competition.

And for the less environmentally informed, the competition is a challenge to the colleges to, over the course of eight weeks, lower our energy use by 10% and raise campus-wide recycling by 10%. HWS is one of 630 colleges Photo Courtesy Of: www.hws.edu participating nationwide to gain the title of most sustainable.

HWS is one of 630 colleges participating HWS has had its highs and lows, nationwide in the 10 and 10 Competition reaching 50th place in the competition to gain the title of most sustainable. one week, but currently is sitting at 206th.

To get started, locate your floor/house/ In this final week it is crucial that students and faculty alike commit to recycling and Odell unit’s recycling bin. If you need extra energy conservation. The faculty and staff of blue recycling bags, send an e-mail to the the colleges made such a commitment over campus’s Sustainability Coordinator, Jamie Spring Break, enacting a large scale spring Landi at landi@hws.edu .

Then check to make sure all food or cleaning in which they scoured offices and buildings for recyclables and lessened their other contaminants are cleaned off of your waste output. Perhaps it is time for students recyclables. Slight food residue does not to one up their professors and conduct their interfere with the recycling process, nor own spring cleaning in their own room and COMPETITION continued on Page 3 around the dorms.

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New Club: Global Egalitarian Initiative I write to introduce the newly formed student group, The Global Egalitarian Initiative. As part of the International Student Association, a few students have come together to bring attention to issues of growing global income inequality, democratization, human rights, and international political conflicts.

Globalization has markedly altered the ways in which people, ideas, and technology are transferred worldwide.

While many have been lifted from extreme poverty, many more have been left behind during this rapid transformation. In fact, nearly one billion people continue to live on less than $2 a day. Needless to say, we live a most privileged life as college students at Hobart & William Smith.

As part of a privileged minority, it is incumbent upon us to take up the challenge of lifting one sixth of the world from extreme poverty while empowering the politically disenfranchised.

It is an onerous task for sure; but we are prepared to take up the challenge and we invite all interested to come together in our fight to alleviate these alarming problems.

Our numbers are growing on this campus and we have begun to branch

out internationally- working with nonprofit groups in Pakistan, Georgia, Russia, Jordan, and Nicaragua. In addition, we have been working closely with Irakli Kakabadze, a political activist and HWS professor who has been connecting us with artists and scholars advocating for innovative approaches to these pertinent issues.

Whether Kashmir, The Caucuses, Darfur or Israel-Palestine, our membership is committed to tackling the most dire political and social issues around the globe. If you are interested in joining, or if you would like to hear more about our upcoming events, check out our facebook group by searching, “Global Egalitarian Initiative.”

We have a dynamic lineup of authors, activists, artists, and scholars coming to campus during the course of the semester. Look for our events and be sure to listen to our weekly radio broadcasts every Monday from 4-5 PM on 105.7 FM (whws.fm online).

Any aid we can give is offered unconditionally, not tied to partisan interests or self-gain.

Moreover, it is our hope that this movement can continue to grow, raising consciousness and solidarity with those who are voiceless and remain impoverished the world over.

Martin Michaels ‘11

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Campus Happenings Contemplating the Postgraduate Dilemma It’s the beginning of the end. If you are a junior or senior at Hobart and William Smith, you know the feeling. For seniors, graduation is rushing towards them; its rapid approach slowed only by a few papers, finals, and graduation prep. Soon seniors will be out in what they forebodingly call the “Real World”. For juniors the sudden sense that college is slipping away has finally set in with the close of their first semester. More than halfway through now, just three semesters separates them from the dreaded status of post-graduate.

Ellen Harvey ’12 The question on everyone’s minds: What’s next?

Where do I go from here?

Herald Columnist It is a scary time in a student’s life, when one finally realizes that it is time for decision-making; that it is time to be thrust out into the unfamiliar. It is too soon, some might think, just when Hobart and William Smith was beginning to feel like home. But it is also an exciting time—a time when students shape their identities and pursue what they truly love. The possibilities are endless!

But all these possibilities—internships, jobs, grad school, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps—need some sifting, and in pursuing what one loves, one might need some guidance. That is where Career Services comes in. I sat down with Michelle Maliwauki, Assistant Director of Career Services, to get a few tips for those of us just starting out on this “What’s Next?” quest, as well as those who are ready to take that final leap to jobs, grad school and beyond.

For those of you ready to start your post-graduate planning or hope to snag an internship this summer, stop by Career Services.

What tips do you have for a strong Resume? What are some common mistakes first-time resume writers make? What are the best ways to avoid those mistakes?

For the resume, many students feel they need to include their entire history. Think about the type of position you are pursuing and include those jobs, volunteer positions and activities that are most relevant. If you haven’t had any experience in your field of interest, highlight your coursework. Many courses offered on campus give you valuable “hands on” experience.

What’s the best way for a student to find good internships? What sources are available to students to locate internships in their area or within their interests?

Internships are vital for career success post-graduation whether your plan includes graduate school or employment. We encourage students to begin searching early for organizations of interest. The Salisbury Center for Career Services and Professional Development has counselors and employer relations professionals who are here to help with identifying organizations, parent, alumnae and alumni contacts, and specific opportunities for our students. Along with meeting with the staff, one of the best resources available and accessible to students is Experience, which is our database of employers, jobs and internships. A student can search through the database at their convenience. This resource should be used along with utilizing the professionals in the Career Services to identify appropriate opportunities and to present yourself in the most professional manner.

How should a student prepare for an inter view? What should they expect during the inter view? After the inter view?

Receiving an interview means that your research has paid off and an employer anticipates that you will be a good match for their organization.

Research and practice are the best ways to prepare for an interview.

Research would include learning about the organization, knowing about the position (most likely internet research) and being able to express what you want the employer to know about you and your skills. We are

Upcoming Events Friday, March 25 • 1:00 pm- Jazz Guitarist Mike Nirsberger @ Scandling Center • 7:30 pm- PUSH Physical Theatre Performance

@ Winn-Seeley Gym Theatre • 6:30 pm- Euro Trip Film @ Sanford Room • 11:00 pm- Project Nur: Pakistani Barn Party @ The Barn Saturday, March 26 • 12:00-4:00 pm- Women’s Collective Conference @ Stern Hall • 6:00 pm- Women’s Collective Conference Dinner

@ Faculty Dining Room • 8:30 pm- Earth Hour: Turn Off Your Lights!

• 8:30 pm- Libertango Milonga @ Hirshon Ballroom • 11:30 pm- LAO and CSA Present: Reggae v. Reggaeton Party

@ The Barn Monday, March 28 • 7:00 pm- Boiling Points Presents: The Great Divide?

@ Wasey Lounge (2nd Floor of Scandling) • 7:00 pm- Miss Mondays @ Intercultural Affairs House • 7:30 pm- Panel: “What Can I do with a Degree in Political Science?”

@ Sanford Room Tuesday, March 29 • 5:00 pm- Project Nur: Outlook on Middle East @ IA House • 7:00 pm- Dr. Chen: Learning from our Neighbors:

Tap the Depth of the Emerging Energy @ FLI

President’s Forum:

Dan Rosensweig ‘83

Tues. March 29 7:30 p.m.

Geneva Room

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It is difficult to find a job in today’s market; learn how to market yourself with some tips and advice from Career Services.

They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with offices located on the first floor of Trinity. Call or e-mail ahead of time to schedule an appointment, though drop-in appointments are also available.

Be proactive! You are already on your way as a student of HWS toward a successful future; you need only make the most of the opportunities and resources at your fingertips.

Graduation? Job Searches? The dreaded “Real World”? You so have this. offering interviewing preparation workshops this semester, which will help students learn about the basics of successful interviewing. We also offer mock interviews through our office. One of the counselors in the office will prepare interview questions appropriate for the field you are interested in and conduct a role-play interview and then critique your responses and provide feedback on communication style, content of answers and ways to improve. We will also discuss questions you may want to ask an employer to determine if the position is a good fit for you.

What kind of research should a student conduct to help decide their post-graduate plan? Meaning, what can a student do to discover whether or not a job, internship, grad school, or some other avenue best suits their post-graduate goals?

Deciding what to do post-graduation is a challenging and intimidating process for many students. It is best to start researching possibilities by speaking to a career services counselor, faculty, alumni and alumnae, former employers and parents. Often, the career choice will determine the appropriate path in terms of continuing your education or gaining experience. Preferably, the decision making process is beginning when you arrive here on campus.

Some short-term experiences that can give a student insight into a particular career include informational interviews, job shadows and externships. Career Services can assist with making connections for these opportunities. Our office also has a wonderful resource, Pathways, which guides a student through the career planning process in a step-by-step comprehensive manner (see the 4 main areas of the process on the CSO webpage).

Any other general tips for students making their post-graduate plans?

Keep in mind that you should come into the office in a timely manner to take advantage of all of the resources and professionals available. It is a process and not an easy one-time deal. People change careers often and a person’s first job should be seen as a building block for the future – not the position they will have for the rest of their lives.

COMPETITION continued from Page 1 is it green to use good water on thoroughly cleaning recyclables.

As long as the food is minimal and cannot contaminate the rest of the recycling, it is acceptable.

Now that the cold weather is slowly receding from Geneva, the colleges can make a major impact on their energy consumption.

If you have control over you thermostat, lower the temperature.

Although it may sound low to some, 68° F is a normal temperature for your room when you are there.

It can be even lower when you are out, down to 62° F. If you do not have control over you thermostat, you can call Buildings and Grounds and ask them to adjust your heating. They can be reached at 315-781-3660.

Another helpful energy conservation tip is to unplug all of your appliances when not in

use. This means laptops, printers, hairdryers, and stereos. When these appliances are plugged in, whether you are actively using them are not, they use energy.

Turn lights off! Whether it is in your dorm hallway at night, the floor bathrooms, or simply your own room when you leave for class, turning the light off makes a huge impact on campus energy usage.

It’s a simple step to make your life greener!

Even if you have not been following the 10 and 10 Competition, it is not too late to get involved and show your support for HWS by recycling and conserving energy.

With a few small choices you can make a huge impact here on campus. Isn’t it time you made your life greener?

HWS No-Sort Recycling Bins Accept: Paper (white & colored) Magazines Newspaper Tin cans Aluminum cans Plastics #1-7

Cardboard File folders Paperboard boxes (Cereal etc.)

Glass bottles

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disABILITY continued from Page 1 From April 1 thru May 4, the festival will showcase the achievements of artists, writers, actors, filmmakers, and performers with disabilities. The festival will kick-off with an amazing improv music session called “Life Is Short…Improvise!” on Friday April 1 from 4-7 p.m. in the Vandervort Room.

The workshop will explore and demonstrate the use of improvisation in music, theatre, comedy and everyday life. Audience participation will be encouraged through our own version of “Whose Line is it Anyway?”

Audience members who are musicians are invited to bring their instruments to participate in various forms of musical improve.

Other presentations include Hobart alum Jesse Saperstein ‘04 who will give a reading on Wednesday, April 23 from 4-6 p.m. in the Sanford room from his memoir “Atypical: Life with Asperger’s in 20 1/3 Chapters,” which

COSTS continued from Page 1 are still undetermined. Currently, there are multiple health packages that attempt to provide affordable coverage for the HWS community; the different plans require different levels of reform.

Currently, students are required to have health insurance through the school; this requirement will be relaxed next academic year. If students have active coverage, they will no longer have to double up on health plans. Vice President for Finance Peter Polinak, who oversees the student health coverage explains, “It’s a tricky thing. We have to make sure those students who come to school without coverage still get covered.”

This shift will benefit many students, but will likely change coverage for students who remain on plans through HWS. Expenses relating to health care are continuing to rise and stressing the Colleges overall operating budget. The rise is part of a broader trend in health costs, which are increasing across the nation as “The Affordable Care Act,” is implemented, driving up short-term costs with the intention of lowering the long-term broad economic effects of an unhealthy population.

Director of Human Resources, Sandy Bissell, who spends about 20 percent of her time working on faculty and staff health care, says despite the new legislation, “The system is broken. Everyone

2013 cont. from Page 1 difficult. Regardless, a comparison between the fall semesters of 2010 and the fall of 2009 can be made.

Between the fall and spring terms of this year, out of a class of 618 first years, 15 Hobart students and 13 William Smith students left. This means that in order to have nearly the same attrition rate as the class of 2013, approximately 45 to 50 more students would have to leave and not return for their sophomore year next fall.

Emmons says that even if 50 students left, it would still represent one of the lowest attrition rates in many years.

Whileeverystudentdiffersintheir reasons for transferring, many cite

includes his experiences at HWS and with Asperger Syndrome.

John Hockenberry, award winning journalist from MSNBC, Dateline, and NPR, will speak at the President’s Forum in the Vandervort room on Thursday, April 7 from 7-9 p.m. He will talk about his memoir Moving Violations: War Zones, Wheelchairs and Declarations of Independence, and his experiences as a journalist and his perspective about disability rights as an individual with a disability.

Other events include a dance performance and a performance of “Hamlet: Prince of Denmark” by individuals from the ARC of Monroe County, a film festival with Adrian Esposito, a local film-maker with Asperger Syndrome, who will screen his documentary “We Can Shine: Institutions to Independence” about the experiences of individuals with disabilities in NY State institutions and the growing momentum for self-determination and should realize, how we do health care doesn’t work.”

The Colleges are not trying to move faculty and staff plans out of the hands of the current provider Aetna, but they are trying to change the plans, possibly eliminating or streamlining some coverage, and finding ways to cut costs.

Faculty and staff in single party coverage will almost certainly see costs rise, while those with family coverage will likely see more subtle changes.

Bissell is convening a committee, which will consist of stakeholders to investigate possible changes; faculty, staff, administration, trustees and paid consultants will be involved. Bissell stresses the delicacy and importance of healthcare saying, “we want the best of the best care for our employees.”

The committee has its work cut out for it.

There is uncertainty about how the student health costs are, and will be, monitored. It is unclear where to trim the fat and how much to cut. There is no easy panacea. Larger community and group plans, which could incorporate people outside HWS, appear untenable.

Bad memories from the Colleges’ last healthcare overhaul still linger for some. Upon learning of the coming shifts, tenured professor of English David Weiss remarked, “it’s no small process. It’s all about the money.”

that they are looking for something they cannot find here; perhaps more Greek life, larger sporting events or just a bigger campus.

For some students that are thinking about transferring, what they often need most is somewhere to find a connection, explains Dean Mapstone.

“More engaged students are more likely to stay,” he says. Be this through a sport, a club, new set of friends, or a program like William Smith mentors, the Colleges does all it can to help students find this connection that everyone needs.

Dean Kaenzig says that many students transferring to larger universities often realize they miss what they left behind. However, there is something that many students do not realize. “Even though the grass

independence.

HWS will also host a finale gala of local artists with and without disabilities on May 4 from 5-8 in the Vandervort Room. Additionally, HWS students are strongly encouraged to participate in the festival’s inclusive arts workshops. Workshops include Abstract Art, Printing-Making, Mandalas, Movement and Dance, Video Advertising, Video Editing, Journal Writing and Experiential Writing.

“These workshops will be a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the arts alongside individuals with disabilities from the region, and we hope students will take advantage of this unique opportunity,” emphasized Jennifer Beavers ’11. A calendar of events and registration for workshops is available at www.hws.edu/festival and more information is at (315) 781-4590. All events are free and open to the public. Art supplies are limited, so please register for workshops in advance.

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The Colleges is in the process of convening a committee to address the rising costs of health care.

might look greener on the other side, it still needs to be mowed,” says Kaenzing, explaining that every school has its pros and cons, and once you are enrolled, you obtain a whole new picture of any school.

For many first years, the process of adjusting and acclimating to college life itself is enough to make them consider transferring. A student arrives in August with a set notion of college; however by mid-March, this has, without a doubt, changed.

Perhaps on a tour, you fell in love with the lake and the buildings, but once here the school itself did not live up to your expectations.

“You have to fall in love with it again,” says Dean Kaenzig, not as a perspective student this time, but instead as someone who has been here for almost a year.

While the numbers help give some perspective, there are no clearcut answers to why students transfer.

It is a multi-faceted issue that differs for every student.

It is difficult to know when a student leaves if they are taking a leave of absence, “stepping out” for a semester, going home for a family emergency or actually transferring to a different college.

At the end of the day, though, transferringboilsdowntomakingsure every student finds the right school for them. While Deans Mapstone and Kaenzig would certainly love for Hobart and William Smith to be the perfect fit for everyone, they know this is not the case. Their goal, and the aim of many great educators, is to see students thriving and happy wherever they are.

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Wit & Commentary Snowmelt Uncovers Scantily Clad Students

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The remaining denizens of the civilization, discovered on the south border of campus, reside in a structure that they call “Houghton House.”

Previously Unknown Civilization Discovered on Southern Border of Campus The HWS Archeology Department has discovered an ancient and fledgling culture near the Colleges. “They are very much like us, but their language is different. They’ve invented unique words like, ‘print-making,’ ‘post-modern’ and ‘canvas,’” says Professor Jiggle Loosefoot, who made the discovery while walking her dog on trails through the thick poplar and pine forest at the southern edge of campus.

The previously unknown civilization seems to be in decline as most of their lands are covered with tombstones. Many of the remaining denizens are holed up in a stately structure they call “Houghton House.” The building has an arcane and opulent first floor with a majestic foyer and splendid tiling.

However, the residents have constructed squirrely dens or workrooms throughout much of the structure.

“There’re some really amazing crafts just kind of lying around in there. I took a bunch of them home and think there may be a real market for them,” said Professor Todd Baked, who teaches the popular class, How to Make Anyone Buy Anything But Your Soul.

The populace spends much of their time fixated on creating and replicating objects that often have profound subject matter.

“These people are aware of the outside world; some may even have interacted with it, but it seems all they really want to do is create insightful and often poignant works using many techniques we never knew about,” says Loosefoot.

A few radios and even computers were found in the complex, but it is unclear how they got them. There were no TV’s.

The Colleges’ Imperial Chancellor and Flight Commander Chad Appleron sought to quash rumors about a possible connection to the Colleges, “It is true that they have

somesignagethatsaysHWS,butEVERTHING in my heart tells me that anything over there with ‘HWS’ on it was STOLEN from us.”

“If any HWS student is caught commingling with these people, there will be serious problems,” said Appleron, who added, “There’s no proof of overlap between us and them, nor should there be.”

There seem to be several clans in the society; Tony Howard, who claimed to be an ‘illustrator,’ admitted he knew of JPR. “I tend to stay away from that place,” he said, somewhat bemused that outsiders had arrived.

“It’s possible that there is a link between these people and the ancient Egyptians,” said Loosefoot, noting that the developing culture had its own archaeological dig. “It’s all really old. They’re a lot of earth works around, too; some of the peoples, who call themselves ‘artists’ or ‘students,’ showed me what they call the ‘sunken gardens.’”

Loosefoot thinks she may have inadvertently found Nebuchadnezzar’s fabled hanging gardens.

Baked, who’s already started an ecotourism industry around the sight, says, “These people are clearly into idol worship; there’re monuments all over the place. Just imagine one of those puppies in front of your favorite strip mall… lots of opportunities here,” pointing to a strange orb-like structure that is likely part of pagan ceremonies.

The significance of the find is still unclear; several structures on the site have yet to be penetrated as a strange encryption system keeps outsiders from entering.

Most HWS students were unaware of the find, “I think I saw something about that in Martini,” said Paul Tweed Coat IV who quickly added, “maybe that was just an LOL cats thing; sorry, I gotta go get some tacos.”

The spring thaw once again has uncovered numerous students who failed to dress for the weather and froze to death in the frigid upstate winter. In Russia they call these spring awakenings dew drops; at HWS the administration writes them off as transfers.

Campus Propaganda Tsar Tina Periwinkle said, “It was a cold Halloween.

We found a few with cute little bunny costumes on.”

Several bros, who had apparently removed their shirts while bro-ing it up were also found. Periwinkle handed out cupcakes when asked how many students had been uncovered in the melt.

Randy Toadcum, a sixth year majoring in window dressing, and the great grandson of

Chancellor Toadcum, mumbled something about seeing Stacy or someone downtown the other night.

Reacting to the report, Herald Campus Happenings Editor Tim Hollinger, said, “This is super offensive, AND there’s no one named Tina Periwinkle on campus.”

When asked about the allegations, Periwinkle responded, “Exactly.”

Herald Opinions Page Editor Whitman Littlefield (who won’t shut-up) noted, “It’s disgusting that Mr. Hollinger insists on quoting himself.”

Editor in Chief Belinda Littlefield agreed, and added, “There is NO relation between me and that other Littlefield.”

Furthermore, the entire staff is looking forward to April Fools’ Day.

“Irony is wasted on the stupid.” ~Oscar Wilde One crow finds a dead crow, It was a murder.

Turn Your “Walk of Shame” Into a “Walk of Glory” Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.

We have all heard this advice, but seldom do we listen.

In college, we will all inevitably make the occasional bad decision, many of which shall occur in the wee hours of the night. It is in these moments that we are truly forced to face the reality of this good-faith warning of the wise.

The walk of shame is a direct result of an after-2-a.m. decision.

What exactly is a “walk of shame”? The walk of shame is no longer understood to have only one meaning. Newly evolved, the walk of shame can be the result of anything from a onenight stand, a make-out/pass-out, a black-out/ pass-out, a cuddling session that has you and your cuddle-buddy waking up at 6 a.m. in the common room, or a “study session” that goes a little too late into the night. Honestly, your mom never believed that lie about “studying” and neither do we.

Regardless of your activity of choice, if it results in you walking back to your dorm amongst the morning dew, it qualifies as a walk of shame.

Walking the walk of shame isn’t really the ideal way to spend the early hours of one’s morning, but under certain situations it is simply unavoidable.

Whether you belong to Hobart or William Smith, there are certain things you must beware of in the walk of shame, so as to make the event as classy as possible.

The following list will lead you in the appropriate direction:

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You’ve heard about never letting the enemy smell your fear, right? Well, during the walk of shame, never let the judging onlookers see your mascara run. While prepping for your night out, opt for the waterproof mascara; you never know if you’ll be walking home in an early-morning cry session or in an early morning rain shower.

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I don’t care if you left your bra hanging on his bedpost, or if you left your boxers on her chair. Either way, make sure yourgoods aren’t visible to the world in any way, shape or form.

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Make sure you are dressed in a way that is appropriate for the outdoors. Girls, if it is 20 below, make sure you leave your hook-up’s room in more than his sexy button-down. Guys, even though the room was dark when you left, that is no reason to leave a girl’s room after accidentally dressing yourself in her Justin Bieber t-shirt as opposed to your favorite Hobart t-shirt.

(Hint: All girls on campus should be about 18 or older. If her best lingerie consists of a Beiber-Fever shirt, we have bigger problems than your walk of shame attire).

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Always leave with two shoes! I cannot stress thisone enough. No one needs to be stumbling along South Main with only one shoe when they run into President Gearan walking Dublin at 6:30 a.m. Shoes are important!

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This is a bonus piece of advice, specially designed for the Hobart population. Guys, fortunately you are usually the “hosts” of the late-night rendez-vous and therefore are not fully accustomed to waking up in a foreign dorm room and having to walk back to your room while the birds are making their first appearance for day. Don’t want your reputation ruined for being seen walking back with all of the female walk-ofshamers? You’ve noticed all of the trees on campus, right? Well, they are strategically placed for a reason my friend. Put the trees to good use and HIDE, HIDE, HIDE!

Sometimes, the night might be less than adequate and therefore you may forget about one or more of these suggestions.

In that case, the only option you have is to turn that walk of shame into a proud bounce.

Walk those streets with your head held high, regardless of the glitter that falls from your hair with each step. Own the wrinkles in your clothes; be proud of the awkward white stains on your shirt.

Walks of shame always flirt with embarrassment. In all honesty however, walkers need not fear the early-morning onlookers.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings, the only other earlyrisers are either those going to the Fieldhouse or those partaking in the walk of shame phenomenon.

That being said, just remember that, excluding the early-morning athletes, you are among your own kind.

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Features Artist of the Week: Reina Apraez

All Photos Provided By: Reina Apraez

How would you describe your art?

There’s a lot of mess and guts that I spit and smear all over the place.Tangibility is key. Knowing the capacity of my materials and problem solving skills to create a coherent image or, whether that is my body, a video camera, a room, newspaper and chicken wire, garbage, paint, crayons, pencil, or ink.

What’s your field of study at HWS? Studio Art, Minor in Media and Society, Teacher’s certification program: Pre K – 12 Art What’s your field of study in your medium?

You may be better off asking what themes or motifs I work with in my art.Identity. Agency. Claiming space and marking it. Using it. My body as my land and the maker of new lands. My lands as my art.

What inspires you?

Having a problem and dealing with it.

Who is your favorite artist?

A recent hero is Laurel Nakadate. Talk about reinterpreting the voyeur. I also love Judy Pfaff. Kiki Smith. Janine Antoni. Jenny Holzer.

What first drew you to this medium?

I am drawn to different mediums because of my interest and what I can gain from the play and experimentation of them. I make performance videos in order to demonstrate happenings captured within a space or time. I was making abstract paintings with mixed mediums for a long time to explore expressionism and handling of materials in order to play with tensions.

I explored collage and incorporated garbage and found imagery in order to challenge my work with the imposition of elements outside my immediate vision.

Right now I am stepping away from all of those kinds of work in order to take representational painting and intaglio printing. I need a new vocabulary and set of tools.

If you could go to any city, where would you go? Why? I have had a soft spot for Chicago since I was a kid and that is where Teaching Artistry is most prominent and effectively in action as of now. I am planning on getting involved with cultural organizations and there are a lot of great grad programs at Universities and Art schools in Chicago.

What do you plan to do after you graduate? Do you plan to continue in this medium?

Live in a collective. Get involved in Arts in Education.

Earn my stripes by working in a school. Get my MFA. Exhibit work.

Discovering Geneva

One student’s exploration of the city we study in, bringing appreciation to the undiscovered aspects of it.

Another weekend is here, and the thought that’s on everyone’s mind is: “What’s next?” There are always parties to go to, restaurants to try out, and shopping sprees to experience, but after a year or two, the same old Ellen Harvey ’12 routine becomes, well, old. So try Herald Columnist something new! Grab your skates and interrupt your regular weekend programming with a trip downtown to the Geneva Recreation Complex located off Exchange Street.

For $5 dollars students can enjoy three hours of skating Friday and Saturday night from 7pm10pm–plenty of time to get in a decent workout before the weekend parties. Those lacking their own skates can rent a pair for only $3 dollars, making it an affordable evening for the typically broke college student.

Why ice skate at “The Cooler”? For those of you who have never skated before, it’s a new and challenging experience, and although it may be frustrating in the beginning, it’s worth the effort.

One can skate leisurely (often romantically), race friends, play hockey, and learn some of the more graceful movements of figure skating.

For you health nuts, ice-skating is an amazing form of cardio that, on average, can burn 300–400 calories per hour of skating (courtesy of fitday. com).

For history buffs, you can be satisfied in knowing that you are participating in a tradition stretching 4000 years into the past when Ancient Fins first strapped sharpened whalebones to their shoes to glide on ice. Or, if you’re facing a mound of midterms and papers, ice-skating can act as

the perfect release at the end of a long week.

Finally, and perhaps most convincingly, iceskating is a great time to socialize and have fun!

Look out for school events held at “The Cooler” as well. On Feb. 27, the Figure Skating Club and Hope House combined efforts to offer a one-hour free skate for students along with a performance by the Figure Skating Club.

There were over 100 people in attendance, including students, professors, and Geneva locals. “Our goal was to raise $500,” said president of the Figure Skating Club, Sarah Smith ‘12, “and we ended up raising over $700”.

With such a great success, look for other clubs to start utilizing the Recreation Complex Ice Rink this semester for their own fundraisers and events.

If after classes on Friday, you face yet another marathon of Housewives and an accompanying Cheetos binge, you might consider heading down to the ice rink for a change of pace.

Living in a small town like Geneva does not doom students to the status of sedentary shut-ins.

We’re part of a diverse community, and heading to “The Cooler” is the perfect way to participate in and enjoy that community.

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The Geneva Recreation Complex was renovated a few years ago (top) to make an enclosed complex, which is now used as an ice skating ring (below), and an indoor turf field for indoor soccer and lacrosse.

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Features

HWS: Through Students’ Eyes

Lynn Hu/Photographer

Lynn Hu/Photographer

Debate team members have their speeches recorded at a team meeting in order to watch and improve their debate skills.

Book artist Sarah Bryant teaches architecture students book binding techniques and shows students a book she made.

Lynn Hu/Photographer

Lynn Hu/Photographer

Students call to secure monetary pledges from alumnis for “Catch the Madness”, an Alumni House effort to see which 1990’s class can reach the highest donor participation.

Career Services offers an interview workshop to students in order to help them in today’s job market- providing differnent interview techniques as well as interview ettiquette.

Museum Buffs, Check This Out Auburn, NY: Seward House Museum

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If you’re into history, you’re in the right place. The Finger Lakes region has many different historically significant locations, and each has its own unique story.

Auburn, NY, which is about 40 minutes Abby Kent ’12 east on 5&20, is home Herald Contributor to several historical sites, hence their slogan “History’s Hometown” branded by Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission.

Of the many sites and museums in Auburn, one sticks out in particular: the Seward House Museum. This small house collection contains hundreds of intact, original belongings that span from the 1780’s to the 1950’s, which belonged to the three generations of the Seward family.

Perhaps best known for his influence in the purchase of the state of Alaska in 1867, William Seward was an influential figure in politics from 1830 until 1869. He served as a state senator, Governor of New York, a U.S. senator, ran for President, and eventually became Secretary Hours Closed Mondays and major holidays Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Left: William Seward, best known for his influence in the purchase of the state of Alaska, lived in Auburn, NY; his house has since been converted into a museum. Top: The living room is kept in the same condition as when the Seward family lived there nearly 200 years ago.

of State during the Civil War. He was also very intimate personal friend of Abraham Lincoln.

All three generations of the Seward family were world travelers who collected incredible artifacts, works of art, and books.

“I was mostly impressed with all the different cultural objects,” commented Reina Apraez ‘11 after seeing the collection.

Some of the most interesting of these include an authentic Alaskan kayak, a mosaic from the ruins of Carthage, and a massive

I was mostly impressed with all the different cultural objects.

Reina Apraez ’11 personalized tapestry hand-woven in China.

The Museum contains approximately 5,000 books that range from law texts to hunting and fishing guides to a signed copy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s Autobiography.

Each object in the house seems to have its own unique and witty story, which can be found in the thousands of personal letters and documents saved by the family. Several spectacular works of art by renowned local and Admission Adults - $8.00 Students with ID - $5.00

international artists including Emanuel Leutze, Thomas Cole, Daniel Chester French, Henry Inman, and Chester Harding can be found throughout the collection.

Of course, for the Civil War buffs out there, the Museum devotes a room to the Civil War artifacts used by two of the Seward sons, including guns, uniforms, and a battle flag.

The Seward House Museum’s comprehensive and genuine collection has something for everyone, no matter what his or her interest. The docents are very knowledgeable, and if they can’t answer a question, they can find someone who will.

If you can, ask for a tour from Paul McDonald: he’s worked at the Museum for about 30 years, and knows the place like the back of his hand—and then some. “He’s interwoven his own personal history with the Sewards’ stories so they take on their own significance,” remarked Whitman Littlefield ’11 after taking a tour with Paul.

The Museum is open all year from Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with tours on the hour.

Admission is $5.00 for Students with an I.D., and $8.00 for Adults.

For more information on special events, contact information, or directions, visit www.sewardhouse.org/.

Location 33 South Street Auburn, New York 13021

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Opinions

Berlusconi’s Term: How Long Will It Last?

For years, Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi has had quite a sleazy reputation. Years of corruption followed by sex scandals have added up to an era where many have simply lost respect for him and the government alike.

His worst problems recently rose out of services from a Morrocan juvenile prostitute who he had paid with gifts.

While many wonder what services were Syed Zaidi ’12 precisely given, one thing is for sure: the pressures are mounting for him to stand Herald Columnist trial and resign.

Mr. Berlusconi has been the second longest prime minister in Italy’s history, and this recent scandal seems to be the icing on the cake.

He has been accused of media control, links to the mafia and numerous scandals. There have even been reports of him having dry-sex with a police officer on Youtube.

Karima El-Mahroug, under the name of Ruby Heartstealer, was seventeen when she was introduced to Berlusconi. She was under intense abuse from her father and was looking for a source of salvation. After running away from her father, she was accused of theft by the Milan police.

Photo Courtesy Of: movies-clintonbeviselmo.blogspot.com Unsurprisingly, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak came to her rescue and claimed her as his granddaughter.

Women protest against Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi’s (pictured in Berlusconi dropped the accusations to prevent a political the “I Have A Dream” protest sign) debasement of women; Berlusconi fiasco between the two friendly states. However, with Mubarak has come under fire for years of corruption followed by sex scandals. now gone it seems that both Ms. Mahrong and Berlusconi are in British Corporate Lawyer David Mills who works with international cases for trouble.

Italian companies.

Berlusconi’s latest scandal has created a harsh new conflict between He is also accused of corrupting the camp of Senator Romano Prodi.

Parliament and Court as the former had recently rejected a search warrant It seems that with all these cases just restarting, there is little choice for for the Prime Minister while the judge is now responsible for making the Berlusconi to stay in power. final decision regarding the case.

At this stage in Berlusconi political period, his only ally is Mr. Bossi and Even his close friend and ally, Umberto Bossi, claimed that this “is the start of total war” between the legislature and judiciary. One must not forget this alliance is contingent on a federalism bill that is already facing difficulty in Parliament. that this is not the only case against Berlusconi. He is accused of bribing

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Latin American Organization Presents:

“The second floor in Scandling Center because that’s where the Human Versus Zombies meetings are held.”

Friday, March 25 @ 11 PM First Floor of the Barn

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What Is Your Favorite Location On Campus And Why?

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“The lounge in Demarest because no one is there.”

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“The benches by the lake because it’s beautiful there.”

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“Seneca Lake because it’s refreshing to see something that beautiful rather than cement.”

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Opinions Korea and America: Celebrating My Birthday Twice My birthday, which is Feb. 28, was always during winter vacation in Korea, where spring semester starts on Mar. 2. The spring semester was supposed to start on March 1 but it is a public holiday in South Korea called Sam-il-jeol, or Mar. 1 Movement Day. The memorial day for the biggest movement occurred on Mar. 1, 1919 of the Korean resistance during the Japanese military occupation of the KoreanEmpire.Sincemy

By Haein Moon ’12 birthday was always Herald Contributor just two days before thesemesterstarted, I was always struggling with vacation homework.

Also, because I am an only child, I was usually home alone during vacation because my mom went work. So, I feel even lonelier on my birthday.

Sometimes my mom forgot my birthday due to her heavy workload- she is a head of her social service organization- and forgot to make a Korean birthday soup called Mi-yeok-guk made from mustard seed; I felt disappointed but d i d n ’ t say anything.

Mi-yeok-guk is typically consumed by women after giving birth since Miyeok contains a high content of calcium and iodine. It is also traditionally eaten on birthdays for this reason, a reminder of the first food that the mother has eaten and passed on to her newborn through her milk, thus bringing good fortune for the rest of the year.

People consider that someone grows a year older by eating Mi-yeok-guk and say “Did you eat Mi-yeok-guk?” as a greeting for birthdays. Even when my friends sent me celebration messages at

exactly midnight on my birthday, I wanted to celebrate in school.

Usually in middle or high school, when someone celebrates his or her birthday, classmates or closed friends bring a cake and celebrate by singing the birthday song in Korean. The cake is mostly used to cover the face of the birthday girl or boy rather than to eat. In college, the most common thing for celebrating birthday is of course drinking. But it depends on people’s preference; so I, who didn’t like drinking a lot and preferred to hang out with small group of friends, usually did something with just one of my best friends.

I went skating with my college friend on my twentieth birthday; I went skiing with my ex-boyfriend on my nineteenth birthday; and I went to the movies with my high school friend on my eighteenth birthday. Actually birthdays are not a big deal in Korea for the most part, since everyone who was born in the same year grow a year older together at the New Year. So the legal age of drinking is applied the same for everyone who was born in the same year. Birthdays exist just for just celebrating while aging is only related to the year in which people were born. However, now and here my birthday is regarded as very special because I became a legal adult today!

Even though I still have to do homework on my birthday, I am glad that I am celebrating it from both Korea and the U.S. during two days. I got congratulations from Korean friends and family members yesterday (because my birthday was yesterday in Korean time). Today I am also celebrating my birthday with my friends. I can say that I am enjoying one of the happiest birthdays now that I have two days of celebration!

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Arts and Entertainment Book of the Week: Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingslover

By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Contributor Animal Dreams is one of Barbara Kingsolver’s earlier novels.

Author of various award winning works of fiction, Kingsolver is best known for her books The Bean Trees and The Poisonwood Bible.

Animal Dreams tells the story of Cosima “Codi” Noline’s return to her tiny hometown of Grace, Arizona to care for her aging father who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.

Having spent most of her life feeling like an outsider both in her hometown and after she moved, Codi has only ever really been close to one person, her younger sister, Hallie. However, Hallie recently moved to Nicaragua to help improve farming methods, therefore unable to accompany Codi back to their hometown. In order to keep in touch, they exchange letters often.

The trip back to Grace forces Codi to face parts of her life which have always been painful: her strained relationship with her father, her childhood traumas, and her complicated relationship with a boy from

her adolescence, Loyd Peregrina.

Codi decides to move into the guesthouse of Emelina Domingos, her high school friend, instead of returning to her father’s house. She takes a position as a biology teacher at the local high school, which happens to be her alma mater. As Codi readjusts to life in her hometown, she again begins to form a relationship with Loyd Peregrina.

The book’s plot comes to a head with the realization that the practices of a company called Black Mountain Mine are threatening the town of Grace’s water supply. In addition, a fateful phone call to Doc Homer, Codi’s father, about Hallie in Nicaragua brings to light a more personal disaster which Codi must face.

Animal Dreams is written from the alternating third person views of Codi and her father, offering two different perspectives of their family history. As the book moves forward, the reader is able to see Codi’s

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attitude towards relationships and life change with her experiences. Kingsolver’s writing style is straightforward and easy to read, despite the rather complex characters and plot. As Codi reveals more of her past and comes to terms with how it affects her present, readers will want to cling to the story until it comes to fruition.

Headless Sullivan Theatre Performs Letters for the Dead: A Vigil for Roxie

By Ellen Harvey’12 Herald Columnist On Thursday, March 10th, the Headless Sullivan Theater, in conjunction with The Fisher Center, presented the play Letters from the Dead: A Vigil for Roxie. The play was performed as a one-woman show, headlining the famous Jamaican stage actress Carol Lawes, and directed

by Eugene Williams.

The focal point of the play was the vigil held

by Miss Iris for her son Roxie who held a role as both victim and agitator of violence within the community. The play closed with letters from the dead, read by Hobart and William Smith students, professors, and Geneva residents, advising the living on how to cope with the future. At the close of the play, the audience was invited to stay and share in the “vigil” meal.

The interactive element of Letters adds an interesting dimension to the play, beyond the social commentary on crime and violence in Jamaica. The interaction united the audience not only with the characters and performance, but also with each other. Beyond addressing problems of community discord, Letters simultaneously offers a solution for ailing communities.

The traveling performance was a good match for the Headless Sullivan Theater, a storefront venue that has emphasized community involvement in the arts. Doug Reilly,

More Upcoming Geneva Happenings Headless Sullivan Theater – check the blog: headlesssully.wordpress.com for upcoming auditions and shows.

The Cracker Factor yMarch 26, 7-10 p.m. - “Cropped,” a photographic exhibit, featuring the works of Elliot Black, Carrie Chalmers, Josh Goleman, Jan Regan & Todd Ugine April 16 - “Evening of Story-Telling and Shit-Talking” feat. Ed Hamell, Wammo and Melanie Conroy-Goldman. The event is co-sponsored by Geneva13.

Geneva13 – Pizza themed issue out in the next few weeks,www.geneva13.com Smith Opera HouseMarch 26 - 29 Barney’s Version (film) 7 p.m., 2 p.m. on March 27 March 31-Normal People Scare Me, film 7 p.m.

April 2 - ZoSo: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 8pm, www.thesmith.org Finger Lakes Film Festival Fall of 2011

one of the creators of the Headless Sullivan Theater and Program Coordinator for the Center for Global Education, describes the Headless Sullivan as “a way to get people to think about theater in a different way and experience theater in Photo courtesy of: Headless Sullivan Theatre a different way.”

The smaller venue gives the audience greater intimacy with the story unfolding on stage. The content of the plays is often challenging, presenting the story in unconventional styles. The format is unique because often, as in the case of Letters of the Dead, the audience is actively involved in the performance. With actors and crew drawn from the community and the Colleges, the Headless Sullivan Theater’s own productions involve a variety of people in both the creation of the play as well as the performance of it.

The Headless Sullivan Theater, created in 2007 by Reilly and Professor Kevin Dunn of the Political Science Department, is not the only Geneva venue that brings art into the community.

“In the last 3-4 years a lot has changed in Geneva in terms of art and culture,” explains Reilly, “I see a growing alliance between the people from Geneva and those who have decided to live here, and they have started to make things happen.”

Such alliances have created events like the annual Finger Lakes Film Festival, which is organized and hosted by Red Dove Tavern, Geneva13, Billsboro Winery, and the Cracker Factory. The festival is entering its fourth year, highlighting the work of numerous local filmmakers, including HWS students. A second alliance of Finger Lakes residents is The Smith Center for the Arts, which formed a committee in 2008. The group is based in the Smith Opera House, and is committed to bringing cultural events into Geneva. “A number of people speak of the ‘Geneva Renaissance’ and I definitely think that is true,” notes Dunn, “Of course, Geneva has a long history of cultural production (from Arthur Dove to Club 86 and Scott Le Faro to the Gym Class Heroes and Ra Ra Riot), and it is great to see that continue.”

Both Reilly and Dunn emphasized that the arts movement in Geneva is special because it is in large part a grass-roots movement. Reilly and Dunn began Headless Sullivan Theater because they saw a need in Geneva for more challenging and interactive theater. The pair had earlier begun Geneva13, a quarterly, local zine (a selfpublished magazine), to give voice to members of the community so that they can actively present their story and thereby take part in shaping their community.

Brandon and Amy Phillips opened up the Cracker Factory’s second floor to the Geneva

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community in 2007 to provide an enticing venue for dance performances, art shows, poetry and fiction readings, and musical events. The couple, along with local Genevans began the non-profit group 3 Stories, of which Dunn is a board member.

The group raises money to help fund arts events at the Cracker Factory. Individuals who saw a need in Geneva for more meaningful cultural and artistic engagement initiated all three projects and have witnessed their growth into impactful means of expression in Geneva. In the words of Dunn, “When you can draw almost a hundred people to a poetry reading, you know you’ve got something good going on.”

What’s the next step? For Doug Reilly, that step is making these grass-roots initiatives sustainable in the community. “The biggest challenge is time and people,” explains Reilly, and that’s where Hobart and William Smith comes in. Although campus is in some ways a self-contained entity, it is necessary to venture out into the larger Geneva community because it is our community too, a vibrant community simply waiting to be tapped.

It can be tapped in numerous ways through writing for Geneva13, trying out for a Headless Sullivan production, checking out an event at the Cracker Factory or simply volunteering at programs like the Boys and Girls Club, America Reads, and the Community Lunch Program.

Reilly suggests, “Simply walk downtown, explore the community and talk with people.” We do not have to start an entire movement, simply explore the one that has already begun!

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Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell

Daft Punk Makes Their Musical Comeback

By James Dempsey ’11 Herald Contributor

Have a question that you need answered?

Can’t ask anyone else?

Write me at Herald@hws.edu

The Elizabeth Blackwell section welcomes any and all questions concerning your life, your roommate’s smelly feet, your sex conundrums, the attractiveness of that guy in your Bio lab or the way that girl in your English class looks at you when you take your seat. Lizzy is here for you, at your service. If ever there was someone to whom you could ask your most burning questions, it would be the ever helpful Elizabeth Blackwell! I am waiting with my always honest opinion, so start sending in those questions!

Dear Dr. Blackwell,

Holy shit. So, apparently I messed up big time. My girl and I were at a party at our friend’s off-campus housing unit the other night and things were going great at first. The party was great, the beer was good and my girl looked hot. What more could I ask for, right? Well, my girl was about to tell me what I couldn’t ask for, that’s for sure. We left the party around 1am or so, and started walking back towards campus.

We had been drinking of course, but everything just seemed right. On our way back, I was talking dirty to my girlfriend and we decided to go up to my room. One thing led to another, and well, let’s just say I was pretty busy. Everything was great, and I could tell my girl was enjoying herself too. So after I was done doing what I was doing, I asked her for something in return, thinking it was only fair. I mean, a guy needs it sometimes, and at least I was asking her rather than asking some random girl I met at Chi Phi or something. She didn’t see it that way though, and also didn’t think I deserved anything. She put her pants back on and stormed out of my room. What the hell happens now, and how do I make this better?

Awaiting your wise words, Not Sure What To Expect

Dear Not Sure What To Expect,

My goodness! Never did we have these types of problems when I was a kid. Nonetheless though my dear, I will try to help to the best of my abilities. Before I start, however, I do wish to thank you for sparing me all of the details of this ordeal- some matters should stay within the walls of one’s own bedroom. That being said, I am sure that I understand what you are referring to within your little letter. As with many of the other problems to which I have responded, I feel as though this issue with your friend may have arose due to an error in communication. In life, it is true that most things work in a give-and-take sort of manner. In the bedroom however, this shared sense of -ahem- generosity so to speak is not necessarily required or always understood. You must not always rely on your intuitions, as your partner may clearly have a different outlook than you may have. Talk to this female friend of yours, explain that you feel there is a lack of ...participation on her part. One does not deserve anything from anyone, unless we are considering respect. If you two choose to be pleasuring each other, that is fine so long as you each know where the other one stands on the topic. This issue can be solved quite simply, you just need to work on opening the lines of communication.

Good luck,

Dr. Blackwell

M O V I E T I M E S

At the 2009 ComicCon convention it was announced that Daft Punk, the French duo made up of Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, was composing the soundtrack for the movie Tron Legacy. It had been 5 years since the group had created an album with new music. The album Alive 2007 was great, but it was still a remix album.

Before the movie and soundtrack were released, Daft Punk’s track Derezzed was dropped to accompany one of the movie trailers. Derezzed is an amazing song that delivers the hard-hitting and fast-paced electro that was expected of the entire album. However, Daft Punk created a soundtrack for a movie, not a dance album like their previous works Daft Punk is maturing. They have already established their ability to consistently make an electro album that can be widely enjoyed. Rather than relying on a computer to compose their music, Daft Punk collaborated with a 90piece orchestra to create the Tron Legacy soundtrack.

In a December 2010 article from Dazed and Confused Magazine, Bangalter commented on the soundtrack saying, “This project is by far the most challenging and complex thing we have ever been involved with. Coming from our

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background of making electronic music in a small bedroom.” The album served its purpose well and showcasing the adaptability of Daft Punk’s members to apply themselves outside of their musical comfort zones.

Following the release of the album for Tron Legacy, a compilation album of remixes called “Tron Legacy R3CONF1GUR3D” was released earlier this month.

Some of the worlds best DJ’s, producers, and remix artists are behind the remix album including Pretty Lights, Moby, Avicci, M83, and a personal favorite of mine Boys Noize. The intense energy captured in the remix album more than makes up for whatever may have been missing in the original.

Tron Legacy R3CONF1GUR3D is available for physical and digital purchase through the official website for the albums, tronsoundtrack.com. To preview a few songs on the remix album, simply go to the site and type in “M83”.

Unknown Disappoints Audiences

By Kristyna Bronner’14 Staff Writer

Action hits the viewers as soon as the lights go down and Jaume ColletSerra’s new action thriller, Unknown begins to play.

The movie starts with Liam Neeson’s character, Martin Harris, arriving in Berlin, Germany. Accompanied by his onscreen wife Elizabeth, played by January Jones, Harris visits Berlin to attend a conference at which Harris is a presenter. The plot advances when the couple arrives at the hotel and Harris realizes that he misplaced his briefcase at the airport.

Harris hurries to the nearest taxi, but unfortunately never makes it to the airport.

The audience is brought to the edge of their seats as Harris and his taxi are thrown off of the road and into a nearby river. Harris wakes up from a coma in the hospital four days later with absolutely no recollection of the accident and a general fogginess surrounding his own identity. In shock, Harris leaves the hospital and returns to the hotel only to find that another Dr. Martin Harris has filled his place in the interim.

Neeson’s character spends the rest of the movie trying to slowly recall the details of his life. With the help of cab driver Gina, played

by Diane Kruger, a shaken-up Harris sets out to regain his true identity.

Despite the hard-hitting action and occasional intense dialogue,

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the plot of Unknown is a bit slow.

Also, the car-chase scenes felt unnecessary and redundant, adding little to the “action” aspect of the film. The directors did a good job of trying to save the film by adding in the final plot twists toward the end of the movie. The plot twists are initially received well by the viewer. However, when the viewer takes a step back and regards the movie as a whole, he will realize that the twists are ultimately foreseeable.

Priding itself on little more than an anti-climactic plot and a predictable ending, Unknown lacks the necessary thrill aspect needed in order to truly live up to its genre characterization.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011

Sports

Hobart Lacrosse Defends the Home Ground

By Jess McCue ‘12 Sports Writer

Photo Courtesy of: hwsathletics.com

Junior Katherine Vesce helped to tie up the game against the Cardinals, a game which is historically marked as the first time a William Smith team has played on Boswell field.

Photo Courtesy of: hwsathletics.com

Senior goalie Evan Kirk holds down the defense with eleven saves against Canisius College on Tuesday, March 22.

Tuesday night the Hobart Lacrosse team took the field to face visiting Canisius. The Statesmen battled it out while holding a lead throughout the game, finishing 10-8 over Canisius. The game was a constant trading of attack and defense by both teams but it was Hobart’s attack that proved the most lethal in the end.

Perhaps the biggest news is the up-and-coming star first-year attackman Alex Love. It was clear 83 seconds into the game that Love had a presence on the field. He dominated the attack scoring four goals in the game and sending a strong message to the Canisius defense.

Another high scorer of the game was junior Sam Miller with his

fourth hat trick of the season. Other goals during the game were made by senior Mike White, sophomore Tyler Simmons, and sophomore Tyler Smith.

Highlights of the game included the continual strength of the faceoff man junior Bobby Dittilo; he led the Statesmen by winning the first 10 face-offs of the game and continued on to win 16 out of the game’s 20 faceoffs. With Dittilo’s efforts leading the charge and senior goalie Evan Kirk holding down the defense in goal with 11 saves, the Hobart men defeated the Canisius by simply outplaying them.

The Hobart men are scheduled to play at home March 26 against Fairfield at noon.

Athletes of the Week

Kiara Ocasio ‘13 William Smith Tennis

Sam Miller ‘12 Hobart Lacrosse

William Smith Tennis Herons Bring it to the South

By Jess McCue ‘12 Sports Writer

Jess McCue/Photographer

The William Smith Tennis Herons spent their spring break in Orlando, FL training and competing for the coming season.

Over spring break lots of people partied and played hard but for the Herons they were all business. The William Smith Tennis team went undefeated, playing a total of 4 matches while in Orlando, FL during spring training. The Herons only dropped one point during their last match against Principia.

TheHeronsalsoplayedSimpson, Puget Sound, and Dickinson Colleges, handily beating all three 9-0. The Herons line-up consisted of senior Amanda Slack at one singles, junior Casey Kennedy at second, sophomore Kiara Ocasio at third, junior Joanie Hilton at fourth, senior Melissa Slack at fifth, and sophomore

Remy Raevsky at sixth. The doubles line-up included junior Hilton and sophomore Ocasio at one doubles, juniors Jess McCue and Katie Serock at second, and sophomores Hallsey Leighton and Raevsky at third.

The team looks to have a very promising season after their openers against their rivals Skidmore. “The Herons only lost by one point and look forward to seeing them again at the Liberty League tournament,” junior Kennedy remarked.

The team will travel downstate this coming weekend to play TCNJ and College of NJ. The Herons next home match is against RIT April 1 at 4:00 pm.

Ken Debolt/Photographer

Ken Debolt/Photographer

The HWS sailing team finished second in the MAISA Team Race Challenge in Ithaca, N.Y., over the weekend.

Hobart College sophomore Daniel Pelaez was named to the All-Liberty League Men’s Squash First Team on March 23.

This Weekend’s Games Sat., March 26, 2011 William Smith Tennis at TCNJ 11:00 a.m.

Sat., March 26, 2011 Hobart Tennis at College of NJ 11 a.m.

Sat., March 26, 2011 Hobart Lacrosse at Geneva 12:00 p.m.

Sat., March 26, 2011 William Smith Lacrosse at Geneva 3:00 p.m.

Sat., March 26, 2011 H & WS Rowing at Ithaca TBA

Sun., March 27, 2011 H & WS Tennis at New York University 11:00 a.m.

Sun., March 27, 2011 H & WS Rowing at Rochester TBA

Wed., March 30, 2011 William Smith Tennis at Rochester 4:00 p.m.