May 6, 2011

Herald The

By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges

FRIDAY, May 6, 2011

VOLUME CXXXII ISSUE 12

GENEVA, NY

Saga Extends

Dining Hours

By Kristyna Bronner ’14 Herald Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of: farm3.static.flickr.com

Starting next year, Saga will be open until 8 p.m. on weekdays.

Improvements are constantly being made to benefit the students of the Colleges, some so minor that many go unnoticed by the students.

For the 2011-2012 academic year, a change has been made that will affect students on a daily basis: the hours of the Saga dining hall have been extended. Saga will now be open until 8 p.m. on weekdays.

Pelkey explained, “We looked at our hours of operation and really realized that adding a half hour in the evening would really make a difference for our students and also our athletes, because we have so many athletes. They fight for field time they’re getting out and we’re already closed. We’re hoping that by adding a half hour it will help those students be able to get in for a meal.”

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Rising sophomores worry about a large incoming class as a record 261 students out of 4450 accepted students from the Classes of 2015 have already matriculated early decision.

Classes of 2015 Take Shape, Rising Sophomores React

By Laura Alexander ’14 Herald Staff Writer

Mondays this April definitely felt a little crowded here at HWS. Everywhere you looked, it seemed there were hordes of perspective students and their parents on campus for Accepted Students Days, trying to discern if Hobart and William Smith Colleges was the perfect place for them. With a record 261 students accepting early decision bids and 4,450 applicants, many current students worried what would happen if another mega-

class were enrolled.

“So many more students on campus! Mondays have been crazy. I can only imagine what it will be like next year if they all come here!” said Kristyna Bronner ’14.

In an interview with the The Herald Director of Admissions John Young notes 2,648 students have 2015 continued on Page 3

Crests Represent a Part of the Colleges’ History

By Belinda Littlefield ’11 Editor in Chief

The first use of the crests occurred in 1959, using black and red rather than the Colleges’ traditional colors.

A few weeks ago, the Martini wrote about the use of the shieldshaped crest on admissions material in place of the historical seals that are seen in front of the Deans’ offices, implying that there was a controversy behind the substitution.

However, a controversy does not exist because those same crests are just as much a part of the history of the Colleges as the seals.

It is true that the seals were created before the crests- Hobart’s in 1895 by Hobart student Arthur ClevelandCoxeandWilliamSmith’s in 1908 by William Smith student

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Reel Big Fish and StudentsGoneMad!

Gladys Moyer Dean- making them the oldest, continuously used symbols of the Colleges. However, this does not mean that they are the only symbols that the Colleges can lay claim to.

In point of fact, the shieldshaped crests, which William Smith does not have in its seal, were not created this year, or any time within the past few years.

Instead, these seals were created in 1959, using red for Hobart and black for William Smith. Obviously, these are not the colors that HWS CRESTS continued on Page 3

Opinions

After years of decline, the future of the yearbook remains uncertain.

Yearbook Still Fledgling But Hope is on the Horizon

By Tim Hollinger

Campus Happenings Editor

Editor to be Given Stipend Upon Book’s Completion Once a strong HWS institution, the Echo and Pine Yearbook has steadily declined over the past decade. The

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last few years have been particularly difficult with a revolving door of editors, few staff members, a handful of sales, and a poorly managed YEARBOOK continued on Page 3

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Established 1879 By and for the Students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges Editor-In-Chief Belinda Littlefield Layout Editor Jacqueline Day Campus Happenings Editor Tim Hollinger Opinions Editor Whitman Littlefield A&E Editor Jacqueline Day Photography Editor Amy Nimon

Three fraternities- Phi Sigma Kappa, Kappa Sigma, and Chi Phireceived awards for their academic, community service, and extracurricular accomplishments at the end of Greek Week to receive recognition for the work they have done in the past year.

Greeks Awarded During Greek Week Celebration Nicholas Batson ’11

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Four awards were handed out to members of Hobart’s Greek community last weekend during at the end of Greek Week. While celebrating out in the field behind Odell’s Village, three fraternities were honored for their various achievements.

This year’s President’s Cup for Fraternal Excellence went to the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa. The fraternity received the award for the various activities and initiatives its members undertake on campus and A.J. VanHeyst ’11 was voted the in the community.

During the past year, Phi Sigma Dean Butler Greek Man of the Year Kappa has held and attended several for the second year in a row. charity events, such as its annual Turkey Trot, a fundraiser for Haiti, awards partly based on accreditation and Relay for Life. The house also points were also given out. Chi Phi won three awards from its national won the Academic Achievement organization over the summer while Award based on its scholarship at a national convention. The brothers accreditation points as well its have been a part of numerous brothers’ academics. Kappa Sigma clubs and teams, as well, such as won the Outstanding Contribution to the Asian Student Union, Hobart Campus and Community in Citizenship Varsity Crew, Hillel, and Hobart club Award. soccer. Several “Phi Sigs” also hold The final award of Greek Week, leadership positions on campus, the Dean Butler Greek Man of the from club presidents to student Year Award, went to A.J. VanHeyst trustees. In addition to their scholastic ’11 of Kappa Sigma. Out of several achievements, the brothers also find candidates nominated to and voted time to be together, whether for a on by the Inter-Fraternity Council movie night or a game of Kan Jam in (I.F.C.), VanHeyst received the award for their backyard. the second year in a row. His various The winner of the President’s contributions to the Greek and overall Cup is determined by what the Greek campus community stood out, such community calls accreditation points. as his Druid membership, past vice The activities of the fraternities fall presidency in his house and I.F.C., under four categories for the rating Dean’s List, and various workshops he system: citizenship, scholarship, has held. leadership, and self-directed. Whatever Several Greek men were also brothers do for the campus, the inducted into the Order of Omega community, or just for fun counts by the Cornell chapter, rounding out towards each house’s overall points. the various honors given over the While at Greek Week, two other weekend.

DINING continued from Page 1 When students were asked how they felt about the changes in Saga’s dining hours, Laura Kenny ’14 responded, “That’s perfect. I think I suggested that on one of the surveys.”

Additionally, Hobart squash player Tyler Mitchell ’14 commented, “It’ll definitely make my life easier. Hot breakfast will be good on weekends since we have early morning home games.”

Lynn Pelkey, general manager of Saga, and her staff have been working hard throughout the year to make improvements to the Saga dining experience. Based on student feedback, her own observations, and her experience as a mother of a college athlete, Pelkey felt that the change in Saga’s hours was necessary.

Another such change that has

been influenced by the specific needs of HWS students is the change in the number of meals plans offered from six to five. The Partial Plan, which offers 115 meals per semester, and the 90-meal plan have been combined to create the “100 plan.”

Additionally, a change that will be welcomed by early risers and athletes alike is the addition on weekends of a normal breakfast. Instead of a continental breakfast early in the morning, breakfast on the weekends will be the same as breakfast Monday through Friday. It will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Pelkey and her staff hope that students will be satisfied with these changes and are always open to feedback.

Changes to Saga: Extended Weekday Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Weekend Breakfast:

Saturday: starting at 8:00 a.m.

Sunday: starting at 9:00 a.m.

NEW 100 Meal Plan: $1250 / Semester 100 meals/One Swipe meals/semester and $100 Snack Money.

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Campus Happenings YEARBOOK continued from Page 1

Initially used in 1959, the crests were again employed as symbols of the Colleges when, in 1986, they, as well as the seals, were first applied to notepaper, napkins, and other assorted materials. Now, this piece of the Colleges’ history is being employed once more as part of the establishment of a campus-wide graphic standard for the Colleges.

CRESTS continued from Page 1 students of today typically associate with the Colleges. However, while the Colleges’ colors have, collectively, been white, green, orange, and purple, representations of the Colleges have not always been confined to using just these colors. As already stated, red and black were used in 1959; green and blue were used in 1969 and 1971, respectively. A complete deviation from the Colleges’ traditional colors occurred in 1973 with the use of yellow and black.

The crests were again used in 1986, when both the crests and the seals were first applied to notepaper, napkins, and assorted other materials that represent HWS. It is evident that the Colleges have never really had a graphic standard by which to represent the Colleges. That will all change this year when Communications determines, with input from the President’s Office and the Board of Trustees, what will officially represent the Colleges in the future. In that vein, it has been determined that everything in this new graphic standard will flow from the seals, which are the most historic and iconic images that the Colleges have.

The historic seals will be reserved for

use by the President’s Office and the Board of Trustees as well as on official Colleges materials such as diplomas, medallions, awards and honorary degree certificates. The crests, on the other hand, will still embrace the symbols and colors of the Colleges but will be easier to duplicate and will be used on all stationary, business cards, publications and promotional items.

While the original 1959 crests are now only accessible through the archives, you can still see the historical use of these crests on campus. One such application is above the back door of Smith Hall, where the William Smith symbols of the lamp and laurel are represented in the form of a shield rather than the historical, circular seal.

While it is known that Smith Hall was built with funds from William Smith in 1907, it is unknown as to whether this crest was originally a part of the building or was added later, during subsequent renovations.

Another example of the crests’ continued history on campus can be found on the second floor of Coxe, where the obviously aged crests hang above the door to the President’s office.

2015 continued from Page 1 been admitted, which would make the class of 2015 three percent smaller than the classes of 2014. Young says that with the additional rooms being built in the basement of Comstock hall, “it should not put us at over 100 percent capacity.”

While it is fantastic that HWS is a popular choice for higher education, the massive influx of people for Accepted Students Days merited many negative reviews from current students, especially first years, across campus. From extra long lines at Saga to more populous sidewalks to traverse between classes, the added population made Mondays far more difficult.

Many first year students are left wondering what this means for next year. What does the massive number of accepted students mean for next year in regards to housing? For classes? For those lines at Saga? Even this year, first years have struggled to find classes for the spring semester, with many being placed into 300-levels that they were not yet prepared for. Housing too has been a concern for many students this year. Many first years have already spent their initial year in a forced triple in JPR, and it looks like this trend will continue next year with the sophomore housing as well. Hale is becoming coed to accommodate the increase in current students, and students that don’t already have roommates will

likely be placed into forced triples. “The prospect of still being in a forced triple as a sophomore is super aggravating,” said Bridget Sakowski ’13.

While they may be upset, being oversized is nothing new for the classes of 2014. They are the second largest class in HWS history with 4,682 applicants.

According to the HWS website and the Classes of 2014 Profile, 62 percent of these 4,682 were ultimately admitted with 284 Hobart students and 341 William Smith students matriculating in August 2010. According to John Young, Director of Admissions at the Colleges, these figures will not grow for the classes of 2015. He believes that while there have been more applicants for this class, the actual number of students that matriculate in fall 2011 will be less than that of fall 2010.

Young’s statement may help ease the feelings of overcrowding angst that have been growing, but there are still worries. “If all the rabbits in the world were to have babies there would still be more first years in the classes of 2015,” Lindsay Webster said. Another first year summed up concerns with a more serious tone, “It’s cool that there are so many kids interested in HWS, but I really hope they don’t all come here. Getting classes was already really hard this year, and I think if next year’s class is even bigger than ours, it will definitely be worse.”

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reinvention that resulted in a $10,000 debt that triggered a Student Government bailout.

Although the publication is still largely propped-up by the office of Student Activities, interest, staff, and reliability have grown even as yearbook offices around the nation are being shuttered.

With social networks linking hundreds of friends and offering digital photographs and videos, the traditional yearbook has become an anachronism to many students.

“I wouldn’t buy one,” Says Diego Pereira ’12, who, like the overwhelming majority of students, has his college experience archived on Facebook. Pereira thinks the yearbook does a poor job capturing the experiences of many students and small clubs.

According to more than one publisher, the college yearbook industry has been on a strong decline for many years now. Nonetheless, many HWS stakeholders want to preserve the Echo and Pine as a physical record of the Colleges.

Members of the Colleges’ administration, staff and the Colleges advisor from the yearbook publishing company Herff Jones decided to create a $1,500 stipend for the editor as incentive to create the book.

Sarah Wroblewski ’13 was hired for the job out of a pool of sixteen applicants. She did not respond to email requests to be interviewed for this article.

The creation of the stipend for a club leader is unusual, as other clubs do not receive payment for the services they provide for the Colleges.

Other college publicans, which work long hours to ensure the production of materials that represent the Colleges in perpetuity, are upset by the payment. The Editor in Chief of The Herald spends around 18 hours a week on the paper, the editor of the Martini makes a comparable commitment.

In an email about the stipend Martini Editor Ashley Yangwrote,“AREYOUFUCKING KIDDING ME??? We print REGULARLY, are viewed by faculty, alum, students and trustees, and receive nothing but thanks (if that). And that’s

fine. WHY are they getting a stipend, pray tell??”

Staff members pressed on whether the stipend, rubber stamped by Human Resources, would open a door for clubs to demand compensation for their labor, had few answers, but noted that in the past the yearbook editor had been paid for his or her work and that the student-run radio station WHWS offers compensation for student work.

Inthemidstoftheyearbook’s past debt problems, discussion swirled amongst students and administrators over whether the yearbook should continue to exist in codex form in the digital era. The general conclusion was that the Colleges needed the yearbook to serve as a tangible archive, but demand remains low. Only twenty books have been sold this year- most of them to parents.

Assistant Director of Student Activities and Echo and Pine advisor Kim Kochin, who has been saddled with the task of keeping the yearbook alive notes that the book is “going really well…on pace to make all of its deadlines, and we expect it turn a profit.” Kochin adds that they have been able to consistently sell around 150 books for the last several years, though that number may raise.

Several underclassmen express desire for a copy of the book, “I’ll probably buy one for the memories. It’s different from Facebook. It’s something concrete to hold on to and is part of the tradition of the school,” saidNathanielBurgess’14.Karan Romero ‘13 expressed similar feelings, noting, “I would buy one because of the memories; a yearbook is something you hold, Facebook is something you might not have forever.”

Although there is a plan to make a PDF copy of the Echo and Pine, there are no plans to outright digitize future editions or archived issues. Echo and Pine staffers have raised questions about Wroblewski’s leadership and long term viability, and the stipend remains highly contentious. Regardless, a limited number of Yearbooks will be mailed out this fall and the Echo and Pine lives on.

By Abby Kent

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Campus Happenings Class Project Challenges Students to Question

Reliabilityof‘Historical’Exhibit During the lunch hour, from April 24-26, students in Scandling might have seen an exhibit dedicated to “Tommy the Traveler,” purported to have been an undercover officer, or agent provocateur during the turbulent spring of 1970.

Students viewing the exhibit would have seen a host of artifacts from the time of “Tommy the Traveler,” including a saddle, an eyeball, broken glass from a bomb, drug paraphernalia and an ancient radio.

Students reading the informational posters about the life and times of Tommy Tongyai would have learned that Tommy came to campus in the guise of an organizer for the radical student organization S.D.S. Using this cover to gain the trust of certain younger students, he taught weapon skills and bomb-making. During the non-violent student protests against the presence of the Air force R.O.T.C. on campus, this activity escalated and students apparently planted a bomb which exploded with no injuries. One month later, Tongyai revealed his true identity when he led a police raid and drug bust on campus. Students responded to this revelation by rioting, doing extensive damage to police cars involved in the incident.

All of the above facts are documented in source materials contained in the Hobart and William Smith Archives, or readily available through other resources. However, much of what was displayed in the student exhibit was not factual, but rather fictionalized work from our final project for the class Story and History. Willy Zale ’11 commented, ”[o]ur projects contained intentional mistruths.” The goal of the projects was not to trick the audience. Instead, Bevin O’Connor ’12 further explained, “the goal of our exhibit was to inspire a sense of uncertainty with the information being presented…we wished to stir people to look into the subject further, to decide for themselves what they think, instead of simply believing everything they are told.”

In order to accomplish this goal, students were ‘supposed to create a feeling of authenticity’ and ‘respect basic facts about the event but also invite the audience to challenge it at the same

time,’ according to Jiangtao Gu. One student accomplished this through the ‘relative uniformity’ of the appearance of the exhibit.

Students chose an ‘informal, but trustworthy font’ reports Grace Gist ’14. As would be the case in a more standard exhibit, students also presented positions (“Tommy was a Double Agent” or “Tommy worked for the FBI”) and offered what was apparently evidence to support their findings.

Much of this evidence was fact-based. Projects relied on real quotations from actual archival material, but also on invented quotations crafted through a careful study of the language of the era. “I mainly established authority through my use of evidence/artifact and the use of direct quotes on my poster,” writes Cory Andrews ’12. Students took care to ‘appropriately age’ artifacts and present them in protective coverings or sleeves, as if to indicate that they were valuable.

In the course of the semester, students have read numerous examples of hoaxes, false documents, and other texts which purport to be ‘real,’ but are subsequently revealed to be false, or in some ways not to live up to their claims.

An example from recent popular culture is James Frey’s A Million Little Pieces, which was presented as a memoir, but turned out, ultimately, to contain significant fabrications.

One of the things that struck us about these texts was that we were often as convinced by form and presentation as by content. In other words, the label of memoir on Frey’s book, or the use of a quotation tended to convince us, even if, on consideration, it really might not make sense for a meth pipe to be displayed in Scandling Center, as was the case for our exhibit.

It was important, however, that the project not be a ‘hoax,’ but rather an invitation to consider what

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we take for granted, and what we find convincing and authoritative. Students were, therefore, required to invite skepticism, to weave doubt into their projects. Nina Dotti ’12 writes, “I gave credit for most of my information to one FBI document.. [which] was actually a field report about flying saucers.” Other students presented contradictory or misleading evidence.

While many of our viewers were convinced by the exhibit, others found grounds for doubt, going so far as to wonder whether Tommy the Traveler even existed.

Nina Dotti ’12 commented, “I thought it was interesting how many people seemed to fall on one side or the other—believing or not believing.”

Professor Conroy-Goldman teaches Story and History every four years.

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Wit & Commentary Reel Big Fish & Students Gone Mad! This past end with Hula-Hooper’s weekend, HWS’s choice of apparel. HWS Springfest students, fully aware, yet culminated in completely indifferent a quad concert of the fact that alcohol featuring ska-punk was not, under any band, Reel Big Fish. circumstances, allowed at Hobart and William the concert, consciously Smith students, chose to bring it anyway. always caring The quad, littered with and always classy, hundreds of solo cups and cheap beer cans, Annie Mandart ’14 made the night into one the band looked like a recycler’s Herald Staff Writer and the extensive worst nightmare once the fleet of security guards are sure to remember. crowds cleared around 11 Belinda Littlefield/Photographer In theory, the event was a good idea—an p.m.

Reel Big Fish entertained the HWS with several encores, outdoor concert consisting of a well-known band Since alcohol was and perfect quad-day weather. Wait, excuse me? predetermined to be the pretending to leave the stage, only to return seconds Did someone forget that we are no longer living main issue of the night, later and begin yet another of their upbeat songs. in the 1990s, and that our school is located in EMS was patrolling the Geneva? quad along with security. was still a nice break from homework and Prior to the band being announced, there Even so, students managed to consume one fizzy, studying. With classes coming to a close, and the were rumors flying around campus saying Drake, alcoholic beverage after another. When Reel Big past week coming to an end, everybody should Wiz Khalifa, or Kid Cudi would be attending the Fish’s “Beer” came on, a few lovely HWS audience have known that rain or shine, students would Springfest concert. So naturally, students got members even succeeded in jumping on stage to undoubtedly get a little rowdy. And honestly, their hopes up. Faster than you could say, “Oh na give band members a few cold brews. what’s an HWS weekend, without a few Geneva na, what’s my name?” CAB shot down the rumors Regardless of the drunken mishaps, crazy General Hospital ambulances on campus? It just by posting on their Facebook page that Reel Big attire, and unpleasantly cold weather, the concert wouldn’t be the same.

Fish would be the main performance at this year’s spring concert. Although certain HWS students were happy about this year’s chosen performers, daddy’s little angel was hoping someone super cool and super hip would be making a fabulous, make-shift “red-carpet” appearance instead.

In regards to the weather, at least we didn’t get snow, right? Even though it was cold, damp, and buggy on the Hobart Quadrangle that night, interested students soldiered on nonetheless.

Surprisingly, a few brave souls even chose to bare a little skin on the 40-some-odd degree night. One girl, whose alias shall be Hula-Hooper, decided to gracefully dance inside of Reel Big Fish, despite not being mainstream, her brightly-colored Hula Hoop while wearing a tank top and some interesting, filled the area in front of the stage with a closepacked crowd (above). The Herald managed to unbuttoned overalls. You go, Hulaget backstage for a few pictures of the backs of Hooper!

Interesting student choices did not the bands heads (below) as they performed.

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Are you interested in writing for the Herald? Do you like writing tongue-in-cheek, as they say? If so, and you’re interested in joining the Herald Staff, contact Annie Mandart, our Wit & Commentary Editor for next year.

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Features tips from the counseling Center:

How to Keep your Stress in Check!

As the semester comes to a close, some of you may have feelings that range from slight trepidation to being just plain scared to death. The following tips are for those of you who are experiencing some anxiety about making it through the next few days…

The first tip is a very practical one. Stop procrastinating and do what you need to do. Avoidance, while seemingly an escape from anxiety, actually exacerbates it. So, if you have been avoiding starting the research for that paper or if you have a ton of chapters to read before the final, get started! Notice that I said “get started” and not “do it from beginning to end.” That’s because you are much more likely to start moving in the right direction if you divide the task up into attainable Photo courtesy of: www.therenegadewriter.com subgoals. Writing a 20page paper sounds pretty daunting, but writing 3-4 pages a night for a few days probably doesn’t… same with reading 5 thick chapters vs. reading 10-15 pages a night. Take it step by step and before you know it you will have accomplished what you need to accomplish.

The second tip is to think about your thinking. Are you someone who predicts that catastrophe is awaiting you no matter what decision you make? Are you someone who is governed by numerous rules (e.g., “I need to have a 3.7 GPA in order to get a job or get into grad school;” “A good friend puts others’ needs before his/her own.”)?

Maybe you filter out every positive Photo courtesy of: gailsussmanmiller.blogs.com

thing you’ve done or that has happened to you and magnify all of your shortcomings. These ways of thinking are very problematic and skew the way you look at yourself and the world around you. It’s sort of like looking at yourself in a funhouse mirror but thinking that the mirror is showing you reality.

When you find yourself getting upset and anxious, ask yourself if there are more reasonable ways for you to be looking at the situation. If you don’t get a 3.7 this semester would it really be the end of the world (hint: the answer is likely NO). Try to keep that funhouse thinking in check! If you are having difficulty doing that remember to talk to people who can help you put things in perspective – your friends, your RA, your AC, and your parents. **Caution: try not to seek support from people who you know contribute to your funhouse thinking.

Last, but not least, learn to relax. When I refer to relaxation, I don’t mean the type you find at the bottom of a beer bottle or vegging out in front of the T.V. I am talking about real, deep relaxation. You can do this by taking 5-10 deep slow breaths, by practicing yoga or meditation, by imagining yourself in a peaceful or happy place, or by doing a progressive muscle relaxation. Check out the counseling center website (http://www.hws.edu/ counseling) for recordings that will guide you through two different relaxation techniques. In addition to the relaxation exercises, Photo courtesy of: www.setamark.com there are also other valuable resources available on our website such a list of good self-help books, links to many useful mentalhealth related websites, and a page about what to do if you’ve been sexually assaulted. Our website also explains our services and how to access us if you need additional help.

Take care and good luck with finals!

The Where, Why, and How of Studying It’s that time of year again. The weather is starting to turn for the better (finally) and summer is just within reach.

With the temptations of the quad,

By Kristyna Bronner ’14 the lake, Herald Contributor and summer plans, it is harder than ever to buckle down and do all the work that needs to be done. After classes, lounging on the quad and hanging out with friends, it seems that there are not enough hours in the day to study.

As this journalist writes this article, it is almost 4 a.m. in the morning: my “break” after completing some arduous work and spending an unhealthy amount of time in the library.

As college students, most of us procrastinate, push ourselves to unhealthy limits, and abuse substances- adderall, coffee, and energy drinks- to help us succeed. We rush through things simply to get them done and get that much closer to freedom. No one likes this approach, although the majority of us do it. What can we, as students (and not necessarily overachieving ones at that), do to succeed during finals?

First¸ find a spot you know you can focus.

If your roommate has no motivation and wants to distract you as well, don’t study in your room.

Computers, TVs, and beds are also potential dangers to studying in your room.

If the library is your thing, get there early as tables fill up fast at this time. Choose the appropriate floor for however intense the amount of work you need to do. If you have to write two papers and read a whole book, don’t fool yourself into believing you can sit on the first or second floor without getting distracted. My personal preference is to find a study room on the end of

the second or third floor and sit there alone. If friends want to join you, institute a no talking rule.

If the library is too crowded, Demarest is perfect for quiet study.

Some dorms have study rooms, and isolated common rooms at late hours are always reliable study spots. If you can and need to get off campus, head over to the 24-hour Tim Horton’s (just be sure to buy something so you don’t appear rude). If you’re working during the day, you have even more options like the Photo courtesy of: 3.bp.blogspot.com serene relaxed setting Don’t let this be you hours before your exams. Instead, plan ahead of Opus, or an isolated to make your studying as effective and efficient as possible.

Adirondack chair around campus. have a big exam it may be making flashcards or The second most beneficial tip is to limit typing up your notes. If you need to crank out a temptations. Unless you explicitly need the research paper, try typing up your evidence first internet for your homework, shut it off so you so you don’t have to flip through several books as won’t be tempted to go on Facebook. If you’re you try and write. an extreme addict, ask a friend to temporarily And of course there are the things to do change your password and give it to you only pre-study. Plan your week out around studying. when you complete all of your work. Put your cell Not only will it relax you to break your work into phone on silent and put it out of sight. Sit with chunks, it will also be reassuring to see everything friends who are just as motivated, or as stressed, written down, that way you know what has to be as you so that you won’t be tempted to distract done and when it has to be done by. each other.

Work a little on everything each day, so it Before you leave to go to your ideal study is less stressful in the long run. Soon enough, spot, be sure you’re prepared. Make sure you’ve you’ll be crossing off all the tasks that you’ve had a good night’s sleep or at least a good nap completed. before you try to do any work. Bring any books Go to your professor’s office hours…they get you will need, your computer charger, water, paid to sit in there and wait for us to come ask snacks and other necessities so you will have no questions, so take advantage of it. excuse to leave your spot.

Utilize CTL and Teaching Fellows if you can.

Now that you’ve found a productive study Above all, remember that after this week environment and limited distractions, use the of hell known as finals, we’ll all be home and methods that you know work best for you. If you carefree for three months.

Good Luck on Finals and Have a Great Summer!

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Exams are just around the corner- the last day of classes is Tuesday. While this semester has flown by and you may be wondering how you never noticed the time passing, finals are coming up quickly, which means it’s time to stock up your refridgerator for the hectic study days of reading period.

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Find Unique Study Spots It is that time of year again when student consumption of coffee and Red Bull reaches a semester high, when all-nighters Ellen Harvey ’12 stretch seamlessly Herald Columnist into allweekers, and the library becomes a second home for most students. While it is unlikely this journalist can alter the status of the first two decrees of Finals Week, the last one can easily be remedied. We have all seen it before.

Come reading days, the usually peaceful library is thrown into a state of chaos with students crammed into the threefloor space, many unable to find a free seat, let alone an open computer. Instead of crowding into a library full of stressed out students, why not explore some of the less trafficked and more peaceful study spots on campus?

First on the list is the place that is always highlighted on perspective student tours but rarely sees much use—the Blackwell Room. This is the perfect spot for students who require complete silence to truly focus on their work. Downsides include only a few outlets to plug in laptops and somewhat spotty wireless reception. The latter could be a benefit, though, for those who need to be completely cut off from Facebook, Twitter, and the Internet, in general, to get significant work done.

Second are empty classrooms; whether it is Stern, Coxe, Gullick, or the science buildings, some classrooms are typically kept unlocked and lit for most of the night. They are usually empty, have great wireless reception, and allow access to projectors —perfect for practicing presentations. Unfortunately, these rooms are not very inviting for students who require comfort and pleasing aesthetics in order to study.

Third in the list of study locales for students who truly need to love a space to get their study on-for comfort, this journalist recommends the Demarest lounge. When entering Demarest from

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Too crowded? Check out some alternatives right here on campus. the quad entrance, one turns left to reach the offices of the English Department. If the student continues down this hallway, he or she will reach a lounge complete with cozy couches, cushioned seats, and a coffee table. If the student does not mind spotting the occasional professor or petting a petite dog or two, the Demarest lounge is the perfect comfy spot set well away from fellow students and the distractions that come with them.

Fourth is for the nature lovers. There are plenty of outdoor spots perfect for studying. From the variety of outdoor lounge chairs dispersed about campus to the docks along the Bozzuto Boathouse, students have a number of options that can fit their study habits. If one needs silence, which is at times difficult to attain in a more natural setting, this journalist recommends the cemetery behind Houghton House. Though it may seem a bit gloomy at first, the Glenwood Cemetery is filled with beautiful ornate gravestones dated as early as 1821.

It could prove to be a particularly interesting spot for History majors.

Wherever you decide to study and whatever habits work best for you, just know that the library and 24-hour room are not your only options. There are plenty of unique spots around campus and in Geneva itself that students can utilize. Use your creativity and ingenuity and you may actually succeed in bringing some fun (though that could be a stretch) to your studying. The key thing is do what works for you, as opposed to following the masses into an overcrowded and taxing environment.

Good luck and study hard!

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Arts and Entertainment Book of the Week: ‘Along for the Ride’ by Sarah Dessen

By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Book Reviewer As summer approaches, people often look for a beach read, a relaxation book, something to help them recover from all the work of the school year. So if you’re looking for an easy, enjoyable read, then Sarah Dessen is the author for you.

Dessen’s books generally feature a central romance that develops throughout the book, in addition to a basic “finding yourself” plot. Although at times the story seems simple and easy to predict, Dessen’s work is wellwritten and fun to read.

Along for the Ride is the story of Auden West, the daughter of divorced college professors who lives most of the time with her mother but decides to spend the summer with her father and his new family before starting college in the fall. Auden is a very quiet, academically oriented teenager but suffers from insomnia. For all her intelligence, Auden comes to realize that not only does she lack close friends but she also missed out on a lot of important parts of childhood, since her mother always addressed her as an adult.

As Auden settles in with her father, his new peppy wife, and their newborn baby, she also begins working at her stepmother’s store and slowly makes connections with some of her peers in the small town.

She also meets a boy named Eli. Like Auden, Eli is an insomniac and he has a few painful secrets of his own.

As they get to know each other, they slowly fall in love but when problems

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arise, will things work out for Eli and Auden?

Along for the Ride is an entertaining read and very typical of Sarah Dessen. Despite having sometimes predictable plot lines, the interactions between characters are very interesting and realistic.

Personalities of characters in Dessen’s books also often turn out deeper than would have been expected.

Along for the Ride’s beach town setting gives it a completely appropriate summer feel; so find a spot in the sun, get ready to relax, and start reading because Along for the Ride is a great summer read.

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Arts and Entertainment ‘Jane Eyre’ Provides Audiences with a Heartbreaking Love Stor y Morgan Williamson ’12 Herald Contributor

Director Cary Fukunaga, known for his Spanish film “Sin Nombre,” has chosen to take on the literary giant of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre.

The film is produced by BBC Films, notorious for the English literature film adaptations, such as their “Jane Eyre” TV miniseries, as well as several renditions of Jane Austen’s popular novels.

This film, while staying true to the plot, did lack in one of the more characteristic gothic elements of the novel- suspense. However, audience members who have not read the book may not feel this lack of suspense. Jane’s story was acted beautifully by Mia Wasikowska, known for her breakout role as Alice in Tim Burton’s retelling of Alice in Wonderland.

The audience feels Jane’s loss of her family, as well as the subsequent loss of her only friend at school. They trek with her over barren, uninhabited countryside as she flees with her morals from her employer, Mr. Rochester, played

by Michael Fassbender, known internationally for his role as Lt. Archie Hicox in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds.”

Although the movie does stay true to the book, it makes a smart move in altering the delivery of the first half of the story, where Jane is sent away from her aunt’s house to an abusive girls’ school far away.

The movie starts at the middle of the book and proceeds through a series of flashbacks to convey the main plot points. Fans of the book will particularly enjoy this movie for its use of the more quotable lines from the main characters.

Charlotte Bronte’s famous novel “Jane Eyre” the story is about a girl who has had a rough life and eventually ends up becoming the governess to a Mr. Rochester, who has some secrets and possible skeletons in his closet that he doesn’t wish to share.

The book itself is a classic gothic novel, with mystery and suspense that keeps the reader

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on the edge of their seat. It is a romance but also a mystery and a journey story for the main character Jane Eyre.

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Opinions Inter nships: The New Luxur y The new collegiate form of keeping-upwith-theJoneses is the internship, particularly the unpaid internship.

Students are told from the moment that they step on Karissa Seeberger ’11 campus that Herald Columnist internships are the gateway to their desired careers and dozens of emails informing the HWS body of internship opportunities flood our inboxes.

However, the competition for internships may be blocking certain students from acquiring their ideal opportunities, which can be devastating when it has become so ingrained that, in order to get hired, a jaw-dropping resume is necessary.

With unemployment so high, students are told to take precautionary steps to secure their spot on the ladder so that they can even have a chance to climb up it.

The transformation that the internship has undergone is a shift from a modest traineeship to a competition for the best “brand-name” company. This is part of the reason why it has become so controversial. Students who do not have the connections or the financial resources to

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participate in unpaid experiential labor are left behind.

American society is unarguably based on competition, which is noted as high-schoolers frantically apply for the selective higher level educational institute that will determine their future.

It has become a similar situation in the scramble for an internship.

If the media is any indication of people’s concerns, it becomes clear Photo courtesy of: www.ibtimes.com that the internship debate is sparking conversation. Even the New York Times Unpaid internships are becoming more of a is bringing into question the ethics of luxury by only being available to those who can having a student work without even afford to pay for housing and food themselves. offering compensation. Some would argue that the experience itself is a form basics of it come down to whether or not the of payment. internship is genuinely helpful to a student. As As Lauren Wells ’12 discussed the pros the battle for internships is also prevalent in and cons of her four different internships, she Europe, and great pressure is put on students concluded, “We’ve been conditioned to think that to take on unpaid internships, attention should you need to do an internship, but sometimes the be called to the practicality of the experience at tasks you are performing aren’t really relevant hand. to your career, but the experience is valuable The German word for internship is enough.”

“Praktikum” literally meaning practical training, On the other hand, interns are often which is really what is at the heart of it all. disillusioned when they find themselves doing Though the argument stands that it is illegal menial tasks or even being treated as more of to have someone work for you without the nuisance rather than a respected team member. appropriate compensation, no one in particular Particularly glamorous careers may lead students is forcing these ambitious students to take on to fantasize about an internship as being the internships. editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine when in In order to truly come to terms with the reality they are fetching coffee for an irritated, debate, students need to see past the glorification short-tempered boss. and take the work at face value, which may just The debate is indefinitely relevant, but the be experiential.

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What is the most interesting thing about yourself?

Maddison Case ‘14 Herald Columnist

“I’m too much of a philosopher to answer this question.

That’s why I’m interesting.”

Christian Berk ’13

“Of all the ‘dangerously hardcore’ physical activities of which I have partaken, such as back country skiing, snowboarding, hockey, and table tennis mixed with a bit of connect four, the only time I have broken my hand was during a swim test.”

David Ansel ’11

“That I was a part of winning backto-back indoor intramural soccer championships!”

John Bruno ’12

“I’ve composed four of my own piano pieces.”

Kathryn Middleton ’14

“I could bust out the Charleston to any song you give me… that’s what’s up.”

John Peck III ’11

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Opinions Is Libya the New Iraq?

Iraq.

Afghanistan.

Iran. Cuba.

These are countries from which, if nothing else, we learned what it means to be involved Syed Zaidi ’12 in another Herald Columnist nation’s affairs. As we continue to make decisions regarding Libya and future operations there, Americans and citizens of the Western world will continue to wonder how long we will be involved in such states.

Some readily compare Libya to Iraq while others do not hesitate to call Libya 2011 the latest war against terrorism. Both are wrong.

Given any two conflicts in the Middle East, similarities and differences can be made, but one must realize that in the case of Libya and Iraq, there are few of the former and more than enough of the latter.

Furthermore, it seems that many of the policies that are in place with Libya differ greatly from those in Iraq. While it may be to one’s liking to draw as many comparisons that he or she likes, it is important to realize that the United States needs to utilize other strategies in confronting hostile states like Libya, strategies that are cheaper and less aggressive.

To point out some key differences between the states and their respective wars, Iraq’s Saddam Hussein was always a friend of both neighboring Arab states’ leaders and their peoples. When the United States and its allies invaded Iraq in 2003, we were condemned by most of our Arab allies. To this day, most of its neighbors have yet to establish embassies with Iraq. In the case of Libya, the Arab League welcomed a no-fly zone and invasion of

the Gadhafi controlled state.

Moreover, the United Nations had authorized the war in Libya—it did not do so for Iraq.

The Libyan people had greatly supported the attack by the Americans and Europeans; in the case of Iraq, there was little support for the overthrowing of Saddam by his own people. In the case of Iraq, we invaded on the basis of weapons of mass destruction and state-sponsored terrorism. In Libya, we are there to support the people in their quest for democracy and fair government. Libya’s population is composed of predominantly Photo courtesy of: http://econintersect.com Sunni Arabs whereas Iraq is We must not be quick to declare success or failure in Libya, composed of Shia, Sunnis and Kurds along with some tribal but instead help the people draft and ratify a constitution that peoples. In the latter, civil war was will strengthen the nation, as well as our relations with Libya. (and remains) close to inevitable. against us in a way that we could we do not, we risk losing a potential When the United States and have faintly imagined: I am referring friendship to a more democratic its allies invaded Iraq, we pose to to Afghanistan.

While our current Libya. It behooves us to not start be liable to its neighbors. If this administration is clear about having building a coalition government in war—and the Libyan hope for to avoid any military intervention the way we did with Iraq in 2003. democracy—fails, it poses a threat in a country (a Muslim one, no This would provide the smoothest to the democratic endeavors of less), President Obama simply had of transitions for the nation and neighboring democracies. no choice.

We could not watch create an everlasting friendship with While these similarities and a bloodbath occur and innocent a changing state. Lastly, We must differences are extremely important, lives dissipate before our very eyes. not be quick to declare success or what I believe to be even more We therefore had no choice but to failure, but instead help the people important is how we (as an alliance) intervene and support the people draft and ratify a constitution handle Libya. From enforcing a in their fight towards liberty.

The that will strengthen the nation. A no-fly zone in March to sending question becomes then: how much genuine constitution will not only unmanned drones into the country, will it cost us—in money, alliances, help them build a nation, but also one is left wondering what this and most importantly, in lives? create a stronger friend for us. Libya ‘temporary’ invasion will truly evolve President Obama has paved has a future. A bright one. (or devolve) into. When President a new (or at least revived) way for One of Gadhafi’s sons was Obama declared our support for the intervening in global conflicts.

The just slaughtered, and while this rebels (financially and militarily), he United States was successfully able may be bad news for some, this promised that to be as far as any to enter and leave a country while will cause Gadhafi himself to intervention would go. However, remaining somewhat involved count his days.

The nation will be as Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan with the events on the ground.

We soon without its dictator, and its warned, “a ground intervention will are now using unmanned drones people will be earnestly looking lead to a second Afghanistan or Iraq, instead of troops for better precision for friends. As one who ‘wants to where a million have died and a civilization has as good as collapsed. and to save lives—our own soldiers’ see this country lead once again’, lives. lets build stronger friends through ” What concerns me is the fact Now we need to avoid focusing trade and agreements and continue that we, as a country, have aided on merely Gadhafi, but on helping to embrace people who want rebels in the past. The rebels were to build a stronger, enduring Libya.

If democracies to flourish. able to take our guns and turn them

Editorial: The Unturned Rocks Over the past four years one of my hobbies has been to write for campus publicans: two years at the martini and two with the Herald, editorial roles at both. I’ve been able to cover some crazy stuff;

By Tim Hollinger ‘11 a serial rapist, Campus Happenings Editor water-main brakes, financial high-jinx, housing kerfuffle’s, administrative maneuverings, student government stupidity, amazing art, and once upon a time, Horoscopes.

It’s been a lot of fun, a great challenge, and incredibly rewarding.

I thought about writing a senior confessional per other campus writers, but I didn’t want to risk my flawless write-up record, or get arrested.

Besides, I’ve already splashed quite a bit of my life across the printed page. The first article I had published on campus was about my first and last misadventure to a strip club; “I left to find the bottle. The outside seemed foreign and the stars very far away. I stumbled back in and sat in a dizzy haze. The lights flashed and my mind hissed like a sitar.” Yikes.

When I first arrived at campus I never expected I’d be in the position to pen something like this. For a long time I wasn’t expected to attend college. Throughout grade school I’d been told I would fail. That there were some things I would never be able to do- like read or write.

Those who made such judgments would be loath to admit it today, but it defined my early education.

Like many HWS students, I’m Dyslexic. That doesn’t mean I write words back words, just that - in the simplest terms- my brain is wired in an incredibly dynamic way (whose isn’t). My spelling is terrible, but thankfully, I can read and write (right?). Admitting I’m dyslexic is embarrassingly hard, despite the long list of dyslexic luminaries

Editorial: A Big Thanks Yeah, it’s that time of the year when seniors wax poetic and the rest of you just cover your ears. That’s okay, this isn’t really for everyone else anyways.

When I joined the Herald my first year, I had no ambition to become a journalist (I still don’t). However, I was bored and lonely, so I decided that, rather than sitting in my room, I’d join a club and give this school a try before making the decision to transfer.

As you can see, I’m still here and, truthfully, I think I have the Herald to thank for that. Despite what you may think, my first article at this publication was a disaster- it was never published and it garnered me a scolding about how to write a newspaper article. I can’t say that I’ve perfected the techniquebecause writing articles is a whole lot different than writing papers- but I definitely know my way around an article. Like all things in my life, I’ve majorly learned by doing rather than being taught.

I went from getting two bad articles published my first semester to being layout editor the next, a position I found fit my detail-oriented personality.

I went from there to being managing editor and within the course of three semesters, I found myself at the helm of this more than 130-year publication.

To say that I was startled would be an understatement. I mean, I don’t even

there is still a ridiculous stigma around being different. Hopefully it amuses you that one of the Herald editors is dyslexic, it should be eyeopening that I’m not the only dyslexic member of the editorial staff.

Assumptions only get you so far.

I’m forever thankful for the opportunity provided and the patience of other editors like Belinda, who understands people have different strengths. I’m pleased with the fingerprints I’ve left on –of all things- campus publications.

I’ve been happy to help keep students, faculty, staff and the administration in the loop.

There have been many stories that have fallen through the cracks; the illegitimate psychology professor, tangled labor negotiations, late night fights, flooding, staff firings, the Sodexo monopoly… and that’s just this semester.

Nonetheless, I feel confident that at the very least campus news publications have remained relevant and well read despite the pressures of the information age. We have pushed students to be informed, ask questions, push for change, and perhaps even laugh. Thanks for reading.

By Belinda Littlefield ‘11

read newspapers- and that includes the Herald, although I’m not sure if that counts, as I’ve already read it twice through before it even goes to print.

As the paper says at the top, this is a student-run newspaper. Sure, we get help in the form of an advisor, but that’s about it. Other than that, everything you’re reading is done by your fellow students. And it is to them that I wish to extend my gratitude. The list is quite long, but I’d like them to know I appreciate their contributions. My senior staff, it’s been a good run and I wish you all the luck in the future. My first year, sophomore, and junior staff: you gave the Herald back its optimisim and enthusiasm and I know that you’ll continue that tradition in my absence.

Oddly enough, I won’t be leaving right after graduation. The Herald will get at least three more weeks out of me before I graduate. But I can honestly say I don’t regret a second of the time I’ve spent improving it: making it come out weekly my junior year, starting a yearly tradition of having an orientation edition to act as a guide to incoming first years, finally getting into the 21st century with a website version of the newspaper.

For those of you reading, I hope you realize that this paper is what the students make it- and I have to say, I’ve had some amazing staff.

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Sports

WS Tennis to Challenge Historic Season Record The William Smith Herons took down Ithaca College this past weekend to make Heron history. On April 30, 2011 William Smith’s 2010-2011 tennis team tied the College’s record for best record in a season. The lady Herons are currently 15-3 in their season, which ties

By Jess McCue ‘12 them with best season record ever. The Herons Sports Writer will compete in this weekend’s upcoming Liberty League tournament being held home at the William Smith courts. The Photo courtesy of: Jess McCue team will have at least three opportunities this WS Tennis team members exchange half-fives before their match against Ithaca on weekend to break the record for the best-recorded season in William Smith Tennis history.

April 30, a match which tied their record with the College’s best season record.

HWS Sailing Team Qualifies for Nationals

By Jess McCue ‘12 Sports Writer

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Spectators gather along the Thames River in 2010 to watch last year’s Henley Royal Regatta in England.

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HWS sailing will represent the Colleges at nationals at the end of May, as one of the 18 teams that qualified.

This past weekend the HWS team race teams headed to sunny Southern California for the ICSA Coed Dinghy Western Semifinals. While the sunny weather may have created the ideal beach atmosphere, the winds were creating conditions to truly test the sailors.

The onshore sea breeze was battling with the offshore Santa Ana winds, which made for dicey sailing conditions. The races were originally postponed in the morning hours due to the unsafe wind speeds.

In the afternoon, the races finally began. The team was lead

by senior Dave Thompson and sophomore Catherine Pelo with a boat total of 76 points landing them in seventh place overall.

Junior Austen Anderson and sophomore Bridget Nannig accumulated only 88 points in the B division, earning them eighth place.

The teams overall performance on the water was strong enough to secure a place at nationals at the end of May. Only 18 teams qualify for nationals and it is with excitement that HWS will continue to represent the Colleges at a national level.

Athletes of the Week

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International

By Jess McCue ‘12 Sports Writer

Many know of the Hobart crew team’s success on the canal, but few realize that the team will continue to train after the campus empties.

This summer the Hobart Crew team is preparing for their longest away regatta in England. The team will pack up 11 rowers, 9 of them seniors, to participate in the Henley Royal Regatta on June 20, where they will compete against colleges from around the world.

On top of international competition,the regatta is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of spectators. The regatta is a very prestigious event and formal attire is required when rowers are not on the water.

The Hobart men will be representing their college with

Hobart crested blazers along with their formal dress attire.

The team feels confident that they will be fierce competitors at the regatta based on their past performance this year. Senior David Roberts said, “Our season so far has been a success, especially with victories over Marist, Ithaca, and Colgate.”

While many teams would simply go in to an international competition with hopes of doing their best, the Hobart crew has aspirations of placing, if not winning.

The team appears eager to get on the water after finals for their two-a-day training sessions, where they will continually work toward their goal of international victory.

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The Hobart crew team will be traveling to Henley-onThames, where the Henley Royal Regatta is held annually.

Congratulations

Classes of 2011