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CEO of The Corporation for National and Community Ser vice to Speak at Commencement

By Tim Hollinger ’11 Campus Happenings Editor

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Makiko Tanaka’s family has contributed to the Colleges’ Asian Studies Program for more than thirty years.

HWS Awards Four Honorar y Degrees By belinda Littlefield ’11 Editor in Chief

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Patrick Corvington works as the CEO for one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the United States.

The 2011 Commencement Address will be given by Patrick Corvington, the current chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service and President

Barack Obama’s top official overseeing our nation’s domestic community service programs.

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Every year, the Colleges honor several people with honorary doctoral degrees from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The four people to be honored this year were chosen by virtue of their dedication to the Colleges or through actions that mimicked the values set forth by the Colleges’ founders.

Honoring a more than thirty-year relationship between the Tanaka family and the Colleges, one of the honorary degrees will be presented to

Makiko Tanaka, the daughter of Dr. Kenji Tanaka L.H.D. ’92, who is also an honorary degree recipient. Through the Tanaka family’s generosity and guidance, the Colleges have expanded their Asian Studies Program. Additionally, since 1992, the Tanaka family’s support has enabled dozens of students and faculty to make a two-week trip to Japan every summer in order to participate AWARDS continued on Page 2

Drums for Japan Raises $1295 to Benefit the City of Asahi

By Morgan Williamson ’12 Herald Staff Writer

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Reel Big Fish, despite replacing all but one of its original members, has remained active for nearly twenty years.

Reel Big Fish to Play at HWS Springfest 2011

By William Abbott ’13 Herald Contributor

It’s time to cut the skepticism and start getting excited, Herald Nation. Oh! For what you ask?

– (Did you ask?) – I’ll tell you anyway…that’s the job. The Hobart & William Smith Colleges Springfest 2011 will culminate with an epic concert on Hobart Quad featuring Reel Big Fish.

On Saturday, April 30 at 7 p.m. exactly, the festivities will begin on the quad with HWS’s very own, the Scope, and end with what can only be an amazing performance from the very popular, certainly

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old, but irreversibly wild band, Reel Big Fish.

Reel Big Fish released their first studio album, Everything Sucks, in 1994. A legion of the Southern California ska-punk band movement, they cracked into the mainstream following the successes of Sublime and No Doubt. Their break out single, “Sell Out,” off of their album, Why Do They Rock So Hard? introduced REEL continued on Page 9

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HWS lecturer Kyoko Ishida Klaus (left) plays the taiko drums with Aki Seto (right) and Eva Kestner (background).

On Sunday, April 17, ASU and the Smith Opera House jointly hosted a fundraising event called “Drums for Japan,” where Taikonnection, a taiko drumming group that is based out of Upstate New York, performed for two hours. Tickets were sold for $10 and $5, with all proceeds going to Asahi, a village near Sandai. Sandai is now well known internationally as the epicenter of the earthquake that struck Japan

in March. Other fundraising efforts were also employed by ASU, who sold bubble tea in the weeks prior to the performance, as well as, selling traditional Japanese merchandise at the concert itself. The efforts to raise money were not in vain and $1295 will be wired directly to Asahi, where this JAPAN continued on Page 8

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Must include the: 1. Name and Class Year 2. Individual phone number or e-mail E-mail submissions must be made via file attachment to herald@hws.edu If criteria are not met , The Herald may not be able to print the submission.

It has come to the Herald’s attention that the front page article “America’s Greatest Vulnerability: A modest Proposal,” which appeared in the April 8 paper, borrowed extensively from an article in “Financial Sense.”

While the author did include the following sentence at the end of his article, “Information sourced from the Departments of Defense, Energy, the Census Bureau, the United States Geological Survey, Food, Inc., and Jim Puplava’s Peak Oil Chronicles.”

The writer was informed previous to the article’s publication that these sources had to be embedded within the main text of the article. The Herald staff omitted this sentence based on the author’s agreement to do so. Unfortunately, these sources were not embedded, and quotes were not placed around the passages that resembled Puplava’s article.

The article, submitted by Jonathan Goldman, was excellent; unfortunately, the first two paragraphs of it resemble those of an article written by the CEO James J. Puplava, an investment fund manager and financial reporter with “Financial Sense,” a reputable news and analysis service.

The Herald regrets this incident and its effect on the paper’s 130-yearold reputation. The occurrence of plagiarism is unfortunate. The editorial staff has vowed to redouble its scrutiny

and, further, maintains that the paper remain an educational venture, both for readers and staff members.

In order to underscore the seriousness of this situation, the Herald staff and Mr. Goldman have agreed that he will no longer be contributing to the Herald. We wish him luck in all of his future endeavors.

HWS has a strict policy to address plagiarism in academic work. It can result in academic probation, and ultimately expulsion. While we do not believe further actions are warranted in this instance, it should serve as a stark warning to students who think they can get away with submitting another person’s work and calling it their own.

The digital age has given new meaning to copying and pasting work.

Loose conceptions of ownership on the Internet have blurred the lines of domain. Now, perhaps more than ever, in the wash of recycled and rehashed material, it is necessary to reaffirm the importance of independently produced content; there is no substitute for deep thought.

According to the New York Times “In surveys from 2006 to 2010 by Donald L. McCabe, a co-founder of the Center for Academic Integrity and a business professor at Rutgers University, about 40 percent of 14,000 undergraduates admitted to copying a few sentences in written assignments.”

Statement by Jonathan Goldman I brought to the Herald’s attention that my front page article on April 8, America’s“GreatestVulnerability:A modest Proposal,” used language from anarticle authored by Jim Puplava and titled “Peak Oil Chronicles: When the Giants Run Dry” on the website Financial Sense. The article is one I’ve used tens of times as a reference in financial blogs that I participate in, and have read to the point of rote memorization.

The article had included citations at the end of the text, but these were

cutout by Herald staff due to the length of the article.

I apologize for any improprieties, which were not my intention. I wish toreiterate that I recognized this potential plagiarism issue myself andbrought it to the Herald’s attention.

I wish that this accident not reflectpoorly on the Herald’s wellearned reputation for excellence, and will for that reason be withdrawing as a Herald contributor.

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AWARDS continued from Page 1 in Technos International Week, a cross-cultural exchange program sponsored by Technos International College in Tokyo, and the Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust.

The second of the honary degree recipients is HWS’s own Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Teresa Amott. Recently named the President of Knox College in Illinois, Amott came to HWS in July 2005, having previously served as the vice provost at Gettysburg College and the chair of the economics department at Bucknell University. Amott has accomplished a lot for the Colleges, including guiding them through an important Middle States Review, which laid the groundwork for the reaccreditation process in 2014. Furthermore, she played was instrumental in the development of the Rosensweig Learning Commons. Working with many on-campus offices, she has expanded opportunities for learning both locally and internationally. An economist by training, Amott holds a Ph.D. from Boston College and a B.A. from Smith College.

Additionally, Amott will also be this year’s Baccalaureate speaker at the ceremony on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. in Trinity Church, 520 South Main Street. She will address the Colleges’ year-long reflection of the power of an idea.

Due to its location just outside of Geneva, the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station (NYSAES) has provided Hobart and William Smith students with valuable research experience with Cornell University faculty and researchers for the past 31 years. In honor of this long-term affiliation between HWS and NYSAES, the Colleges will award

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Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Teresa Amott, will be leaving HWS at the end of this year, having accepted a position as Presdient of Knox College. honorary degrees to both the past and current directors of NYSAES. Thomas Burr, the current director of NYSAES, has served as chair of the department of plant pathology since 2001. His work at the Station has not only helped to expand resources, but also increased productivity and interactions

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Thomas Burr is the current director of NYSAES and has served as chair of the department of plant pathology at Cornelly University since 2001. between the Station and HWS. Burr has been a faculty member at Cornell since 1977, having received his B.S. in agricultural science and M.S. in plant pathology from the University of Arizona in 1971 and 1973, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in plant pathology from the University of AWARDS continued on Page 3

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

Campus Happenings The Loan Dilemma: What Can We Do Now? With the job market more competitive than ever, a college degree has become a necessity not a luxury. Though most seek a college education, tuition prices are climbing hirer annually and more and more families must look to federal and private loans to be able to afford an education.

To a naïve first year student, a loan simply means that you can afford to go to your college of choice. The time to pay off loans seems abstract and far into the future. However, for graduating and rising

By Kristyna Bronner ’14 seniors, loan debt can seem looming and intimidating.

Herald Contributor The biggest advantages a student can have to pay off debt are knowledge of the system and a sense of responsibility with his or her money.

One of the best ways to manage your cash is to create a monthly budget.

This budget should include everything, not just groceries and necessities, but things that you know you will spend money on realistically - entertainment, clothes, money spent on alcohol. Budgeting now, while you’re still in college, will be very helpful later in life. As college students, most of us are still supported by our parents financially. However, after college, we will have more bills to pay and more expenses to keep track of.

Another way to stay debt free is to limit credit card usage. Everyone likes the idea of buy now, pay later, but when you can’t afford to pay later is when bills pile up. Credit cards are good for building credit, but can be extremely harmful if you rely on them and can’t pay your bills later on. If you already have debt from student loans, it would be unwise and difficult to add credit card debt on top of it.

Whether your student loan is for a few thousand or several thousand dollars, it is important for you to know your rights within the system. All students have the right to ONE six-month grace period.

This six-month grace period allows you time to settle, and begins the day after your graduation, assuming that you are not going onto graduate school.

If you are, it begins the day after you stop attending school at least half-time.

You have a right to choose your own payment plan. To find which one is best for your individual situation, use an online loan calculator from websites only ending in “.gov.” Remember when choosing your payment plan that the longer it takes you to pay back your loan, the more interest that you pay. Though the idea of having 30 years to pay back your loan may sound appealing, don’t forget that that includes 30 years of interest on your loan.

The most critical thing to know about repaying debt is to do so in a

timely manner. Late payments can be penalized by your lender. A lender has the right to charge a late fee and report you to national credit bureaus, even if your payment is just one day late.

To prevent late payments use autodebit through your bank account and know when the bill is coming. Autodebit allows you to select an exact day that the bill will be Photo courtesy of: admin.moguling.com paid.

Paying a loan You can start budgeting at any time; do not late by six or more let this become you after graduation. months results in the default of the loan. This means that the entire unpaid amount is due along with collection costs, all national credit agencies are notified, you are no longer eligible for any student or federal aid, and you cannot defer your loan.

The government can also seize your tax refunds or garnish your wages in an attempt to balance out the money owed. Always avoid defaulting on your loan. It is better to contact your lender and explain the situation than it is to go into default. Most lenders understand individual situations and may make exceptions.

To avoid default, you can postpone a payment if you are deemed qualified, meaning: you are in school half time, have a graduate fellowship, disability rehab training, are unemployed (three-year limit), are serving on active duty in the Military/National Guard, or are experiencing economic hardship (underemployed, Peace Corps).

To request deferment you must call your lender and submit the required documents. After doing so, continue to make regular payments until you know that your deferment has been granted.

For more information, contact the HWS Financial Aid office and you can set up an appointment to discuss your own personal situation. Also go to nslds.ed.gov, which provides a centralized and integrated view of all Title IV loans and grants.

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SERVICE continued from Page 1 Corvington will speak to graduating seniors on Sunday, May 15. His selection as Commencement speaker caps a year of dialogue at HWS about the power of an idea and importance of community service; themes which have served to honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Peace Corps.

“Patrick Corvington has devoted his life to volunteerism and community engagement, empowering people to serve and in doing so, to build strong, lastingcommunities,”saysPresidentMark D. Gearan, who serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for the Corporation for National and Community Service, and is, himself, a former director of the Peace Corps.

Corvington’s role engaging over five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps,andLearn and Serve America programs, dovetails with the theme of service introduced at the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year when Aaron S. Williams, the 18th director of the Peace Corps welcomed students back to campus with a rousing talk about the power of an idea.

Corvington who also leads President Obama’s “United We Serve” initiative has spent almost his entire life in public service. He has held several positions in nonprofit organizations such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where he

served as a Senior Associated focused on issues related to leadership development and capacity building, and Innovation Network, where he served as Executive Director.

Earlier in his career, he conducted policy research at The Urban Institute, and worked to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations abroad. He has been in charge of the Corporation for National Community Service since February 2010.

At The Corporation for National Community Service Corvington oversees the nation’s largest grant-maker for service and volunteering.

The Corporation provides opportunities for nearly five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities each year through the Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC, and Learn and Serve America programs, and it supports millions more through a variety of other initiatives.

“There is no one better than Patrick to show our graduating students that a single person can initiate change, make a difference, and find solutions to some of our world’s most challenging issues,” says Gearan.

Thisyear’scommencementceremony marks the 100th graduation for William Smith and the 186th for Hobart.

Approximately 506 undergraduates and seven MAT students will graduate from the Colleges in the ceremony that will take place on the Quad on Sunday, May 15 at 10 a.m.

California-Berkeley in 1977.

He was appointed assistant professor at Cornell in 1977, becoming an associate professor in 1983, before becoming a Cornell professor in 1991.

James Hunter, the former director of the NYSAES, graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in bacteriology and a Ph.D. in botany with an emphasis in plant pathology.

He became an assistant professor of biology at California State Polytechnic University in 1964, as well as, teaching at the University of Hawaii in 1966. Starting in

1972 and lasting for 10 years, he was an associate professor of the Department of Plant Pathology at the NYSAES. Three years later, he served as the associate director of the Experiment Station before becoming director, a position he held for the next 13 years. In the three years preceding his retirement, he was an associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.

The presentation of the honorary degrees will occur during the Commencement ceremony held on Sunday, May 15.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

Campus Happenings Earth Week Returns to the HWS Campus The tradition continues!EarthWeek is back on campus, offering plenty of events and activities to get students in the environmentally friendly mood.

The celebration stretches from Thursday, April 21 to Ellen Harvey ’12 Wednesday, April 27 with events like Green Herald Columnist Jeopardy hosted by Professor King, a hands-on environmental cleanup, a sustainable picnic featuring a performance

by HWS band “The Scope” on the quad, and a President’s Forum with Philippe Cousteau, son of famous ecologist Jacques Cousteau, just to name a few.

The theme of the week is “2173 Acts of Green;” that is, if every student on campus does just one green act that week, something as simple as turning off a light, the campus can make a huge impact on the environment.

“The whole point of Earth Week is to let students know that even though it seems futile to solve these huge energy problems, you can do simple things to improve the environment on campus,” says Lauren Lark ’11, Vice President of Campus Greens. President of Campus Greens, Stacey Rice ‘11 agrees, “I feel like a lot of students get discouraged that one little thing their doing doesn’t make an impact, but if a lot of people do it, it’s huge!” Earth Week has been successful in the past, assert Rice and Lark, but the support

comes mainly from the Environmental Science Department, its students and professors, but Campus Greens would like to expand the participation to other groups of campus. “Our aim is to touch the people that would normally just delete the green, environment e-mail,” explains Lark, “That’s why we’re trying to incorporate the Scope at the picnic, and maybe students can learn a little about sustainability while they’re there. We want you to have a reason to care, not just because we tell you to.”

Earth Week incorporates student interests in the events in numerous ways. This Friday, for example, Saga will provide a sustainable meal in the Blue Room from 12-1:30 p.m. The event offers a welcome break from the usual Sodexo fare, while highlighting both the health and environmental benefits of eating local foods. On Monday, students are encouraged to participate in Green Jeopardy.

The environmental trivia will test their green knowledge and see how they stack up with their professors. Participants can win gift certificates to Joe’s Hots, Bagels and Cakes, and other local Geneva hot spots. In these small ways, Earth Week reaches out to students not only with environmental knowledge but with a bit of fun as well.

Students can get involved simply by attending one of the many unique events offered. Yet even if students cannot make an event, they can still practice their own acts of green during the week and hopefully learn to maintain those practices well into the future.

“You don’t have to plant 75 trees, all you have to do is close your window,” reasons Lark.

Ultimately, Earth Week is what the student body makes of it. April 22 is not an inherently greener day than any other day of the year; it is the ideas this day conveys and the practices we commit to that truly makes Earth Day powerful.

Stay Green!

Get Your Yellow Bike While Supplies Last!

By Laura Alexander ’14 Herald Staff Writer

Spring is returning to Geneva. All of the snow piles have disappeared, and spring fever seems to be on every corner of campus. Any day with temperatures over 50 degrees, the Quad is packed with sunbathers and frisbee throwers alike. All of HWS has had enough of the brutal winter cold, and is in desperate need of that summer sun.

While spending the day lounging on the Quad is a great way to take in the changing season, there are also plenty of more active options available across campus. The Yellow Bike Program, for instance is a prime example of this.

Founded in 2007 by Sustainability Coordinator James Landi and Professor Thomas Drennen, this program aims to provide students a quick, eco-friendly way to get around campus and the surrounding area. “The philosophy of the program is to allow students to have a means to move freely around campus without the use of cars, thus reducing carbon emissions.” And what could be better than helping to save the world, and enjoying a little spring sunshine?

According to James Landi, there were 30 students participating in the Yellow Bike Program in fall 2010. This semester, however, it is slightly more difficult to estimate the number of members. “We changed the Yellow Bike Program a bit...but, we do have more people using the bikes now than we did when we started the new system last Fall.”

So the big question is, of course, how does a student join this program?

Well, it’s incredibly easy. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a bike on

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The Yellow Bike Program was founded in 2007 as a way to provide students with a quick, eco-friendly way around. campus should e-mail James Landi at Landi@hws.edu to become a member.

There’s a twenty dollar deposit for old bikes and a fifty dollar deposit for new bikes, but you get this money back at the end of the semester. Plus, once you are a member, you receive a key that will unlike any of the yellow bikes across campus.

So sign up, get riding, and enjoy the snow-free weather!

Upcoming Events Friday, April 22 ussion, Video Conference • 12:00 pm- Earth Week: Local Meal, Disc @ Saga Dining Hall

@ Scandling Center • 1:00 pm- Jazz Guitarist John Viviani TBD • 5:00 pm- Independent Film Fest @ Albright Auditorium • 8:00 pm- Comedian Myq Kaplan @ hon Ballroom • 8:30 pm- LiberTango Milonga @ Hirs ng Center Patio • 9:00 pm- Open Mic Night @ Scandli Saturday, April 23 dervort Room • 5:30 pm- LAO Extravaganza @ Van Barn • 12:00 am- LAO After Party @ the Sunday, April 24 Picnic @ the Quad • 12:00 pm- Earth Week: Sustainable

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Monday, April 25 rcultural Affairs House • 6:30 pm- Buddhist Meditation @ Inte ltural Affairs House • 7:00 pm- Miss Mondays @ Intercu Room • 7:30 pm- Green Jeopardy @ Geneva Tuesday, April 26 Center • 9:00 am- Build-a-Bear @ Scandling steau@VandervortRoom •7:30pm-President’sForum:PhilippeCou rus @ St. John’s Chapel • 8:00 pm- College Community Cho Wednesday, April 27 @ Sanford Room • 6:30 pm- Hot Spot Movie: Ice Age

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Discovering Geneva

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

All right, so I did see some snowflakes this past week, and the whole rain situation is not exactly encouraging, but I think it is safe to say that spring is on its way with summer following close on its heels. It is that time of Ellen Harvey ’12 year when students are given a brief Herald Columnist glimpse of Geneva at its best, when the quad fills with shirtless Hobarts and bikini’d William Smiths, and when finals are put aside to be replaced with Frisbees and solo cups.

With all that warm weather, exuberance combined with end of the semester stress, students sometimes need more of an outlet than the crowded quad or the docks can offer. Once again it is time for HWS students to venture off the confines of campus and explore the beautiful town of Geneva. Our destination this time? The Downtown Geneva Lakefront.

The Park is a 60-acre lakeside spot located near the Ramada Inn and is accessible from 5 and 20 by either East Castle Street or Lake Street. The area has been developed over the past several years to establish a Genevan social hub filled with walking and bike paths, a pier, boat docks, and even an ice cream stand¬–Long Pier Ice Cream–which opens from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The area is perfect for a picnic, secluded studying, or the start of a romantic dinner date in downtown Geneva.

We all need a bit of a break around this time of year, and with the rarity of sunshine, students need to grab these opportunities when they can.

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For students looking to get away from the crowded quad and find a quiet place to study or just relax, head downtown to sit by Seneca Lake.

According to weather.com, next week is supposed to start heating up to all of 60+ degrees!

It seems like a perfect time to utilize one of Geneva’s greatest resources— the natural beauty of Seneca Lake.

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learned to appreciate it, and seniors, this may be your last chance to do so before you enter that big old world.

So get out there, enjoy the quad, but remember the parks of Geneva, too. They have plenty to offer, especially if you are looking for a change of pace and an escape from finals.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

Opinions Coming to Our Senses About Gover nment A prevalent schism between the American public and policy seems to be dominating politics today. We live in a society today in which slow and incremental change are not welcome terms. The rapid advancement of David Luna ‘14 technology among other Herald Columnist factors has developed and fueled society’s thirst for fast results, in which the complex problems plaguing our nation or others can be solved summarily and with no comprise involved.

Indeed, this a problem that derives from our founding fathers and the founding documents that they shaped. The fathers had a vision for a society in which numerous checks and balances would be placed throughout government infrastructure that would guard against monarchic dominance, frustrate swift action, allow opposing groups to block legislation and stagnate hasty radical change. Our obsession with immediate results in which all groups involved do not compromise is clashing with the sluggish paced nature of our government.

Take for example the unemployment debacle.

The American public had to learn the difficult way about the severity of the financial ripples that sent shockwaves across families throughout the nation. Couple this harsh realization along with lethargic response time that legislation, ideological battles for whose party’s response is more effective and assessing the situation, takes. Till this day the unemployment rate is still dangerously high, 9.2 percent; however to

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the credit of government action the rate has been steadily dropping and corporate gains have increased monthly. Despite the progress, this situation is a testament to the unforgiving pace of governmental progress.

The alternative Pundits and certainly tea party activists arguing the size of federal government is what is causing this slowmotion crisis. Arguments surrounding the size of government are often posed in terms of their effects on economic growth. The federal government’s size and influence along with its bureaucratizing nature is targeted as the problem. The alternative for this portion of society is that devolution should take place. This decentralization would give state governments more flexibility, personalization, discretion and possible quicker response times to their problems. However, even devolution would be taxing and requires time due to the fact that federal government is embedded in myriad facets of public life.

The government intervenes in the economy in four ways. First, it produces goods and services, such as infrastructure, education, and national defense. Measuring the effects of these goods and services is difficult because they are not bought and sold in markets. Second, it transfers income, both vertically across income levels and horizontally among groups with similar incomes and different characteristics. Third, it taxes to pay for its outlays, which can lower economic efficiency by distorting behavior. Not all taxes are equally distortionary, however, so there are ways of reducing the costs of taxation without changing the size of government.

Furthermore, deficit spending does not allow the government to escape the burden of taxation

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since deficits impose their own burden. Finally, government regulation alters economic activity.

The economic effects of regulation are the most difficult to measure, in terms of both costs and benefits, yet they cannot be neglected because they can be interchangeable with taxes or government spending. Even the process involved in fiscal responsibility takes time.

However, the part about responsibility is open for questioning and scrutiny.

The thoughts expressed are not meant to indict our government. Our government receives too much negative press and fosters a disparaging view of American politics in our youth and future leaders. During a time in which all need to come together to tackle dilemmas seriously and acknowledge the sluggish nature of our politics, reproachful rhetoric will not help us reach our goals personally and as a nation. Rather, the ideas expressed are meant to shed light on the situation.

The public’s “now” attitude has collided with the sluggish nature of American politics. If studied closely, one can begin to see the merits of the founder’s vision. Without checks and balances our society would run rampant with factions and their ideals toppling each other without democratic and diplomatic discussions where compromise would not exist.

For the moment, the public seems to be losing the fight for swift action. Indeed, government is a democratic institution that enables all individuals and groups from all walks of the life whether for or against the opportunity to state there views and impede on the progress of a process.

Take the latest budget debacle as an example of how government resolutions take time and discussions are open to all the appropriate officials. It will be interesting to see how the next dilemma plays out; the time it takes for federal government to respond and how the public rates the governance in terms of effectiveness and overall rapidity.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

Wit & Commentary Hobart Superheroes Revised 2011-2012 Theme Houses Spotted on Campus Who’s that guy?

There have been multiple reports of strange occurrences here on the HWS campus. As of late, Hobart students and William Smith students alike have been contacting the deans, the president and multiple other authority figures to inform them of the strange events they have witnessed. What have students been seeing, and who has been doing what is being done?

It’s a superhero! It’s a villain!

It’s a man dressed in purple and orange!

Here in the HWS campus community, students tend to go through the same phases.

There are issues concerning grades, alcohol, and attendance - problems typical to any college campus.

This year, however, it seems as though the men of Hobart are getting a bit more mysterious and tricky as the days progress.

Although the men of Hobart College are known for their sports skills, they typically are not remembered for performing any other amazing feats of physical strength.

That is, until this year.

Recently, Hobart has been showing people what it’s made of. Hobart students have been seen climbing to the tops of mountainous trees on campus, while others

have been seen trekking the roof of JPR before shimmying their way through upperlevel windows. What do these random acts mean? How does William Smith feel?

Herald reporters asked William Smith first year, Annie Mandart, what her take is on this whole situation. “I don’t get some of the guys here. Why climb to the top of a tree in broad daylight, your friends waiting below eagerly?

If there was a cat up there or something, then that’s cute and I give Mr. Purple and Orange props for it. Without the presence of a fluffy white fur ball in need of rescuing, I’d have to say, what the heck are you doing?

As for the windowclimbers, I would just like to say that if you’re doing anything crazy up there, you better watch out. As Antoine Dodson would say, “We gon’ find you, we gon’ find you.”

There you have it, folks. Hobart students are all around campus, actin’ a fool for no apparent reason. Weird? Yes. Entertaining?

Absolutely.

So students, in your day-to-day travels this week, be on the look-out for strange acts done by the men of Hobart College.

Who knows what you may see next!

Seneca Triangle Strikes Sailors The sailing team disappeared into a fog late Sunday morning never to be seen again.

Chief Operating Officer of Conspiracy Theories and Reader of Runes, Peter Nettle told the Herald, “This was definitely the Seneca Triangle.

Sometimes things just disappear in there. I lost my keys one time: Seneca Triangle. I got fired: Seneca Triangle. My engagement goes poof: Seneca Triangle.”

Nettle was quick to offer numerous theories for what might be going on in the triangle. “I bet the sky is raining Mac

and Cheese on them.

They could have all turned into blueberry muffins, or gummy bears… Maybe I’m just really hungry.”

Nettle licked his lips before stepping back, making jazz hands and saying, “oooohawwahha!” all the while rolling his eyes.

Captain Grizzle Tooth Gleaming Eye spat out some gravel and grumbled, “lake monster got ‘emm.” The Captain’s wife Betsy nodded and added, “He says that about everything.” Last year the Hobart Varsity

Sarah Palin Fanatics House Applicants must devote every moment to Sarah

The World of Warcraft House Applicants must play WOW drink Mountain Dew, and have good Atts!

The Teas of the World House Applicants must have a profound knowledge of Indica and Sativa strains as well as hybrids

The Animal House Beer!

All windows on first floor!

Eight Rowed into the Triangle and rowed out wearing racially insensitive costumes.

It was not funny.

The sailing team returned to the docks this afternoon, wearing party hats.

The boats had been rerigged with gold ropes and silk sails.

The SelfDefenestration House The Bills Will Win House Have some buffalove! This is the year!

Quad Games You Should Play More Often Mystery Cup Take and drink as many Solo cups from as many people you can. Wait 15-twenty minutes- enjoy.

Gardner Remove 1 square foot of turf- do something creative with it.

Can Cram See how many times you can run through “Can-jam” without getting yelled at Friendly Drink Give your drink to Tim Hollinger Kickball Much like baseball but with a rubber ball that gets kicked- use bat to play dizzy bat.

The Frosty Drinks House Who’s got a blender?!

The Quilting House Will anyone make me a quilt?

Anyone?

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 201

Arts and Entertainment Book of the Week:

Ask Doctor Blackwell

‘Gregor the Overlander’ by Suzanne Collins

By Melissa Warner ’12 Herald Book Reviewer

Suzanne Collins is the author of “The Hunger Games series,” which is rapidly becoming better known with all three books out and a movie on the way. However, before “The Hunger Games” came out, she wrote a five-bookseries called The Underland Chronicles, the first of which is called “Gregor the Overlander.”

Collins claimed that her inspiration for these books came from “Alice in Wonderland.” Specifically, she was thinking about how you were more likely to fall down a manhole in New York City than a rabbit hole and you probably wouldn’t find a tea party down there…

The main character of this series is Gregor, an eleven-year-old boy who is stuck at home for the summer babysitting his two-year-old sister and grandmother because his mother has to work and his father disappeared two years before the story begins. One day, when he and his sister, Boots, go down to the laundry room of their apartment building, Boots falls through a grate in the laundry room and Gregor goes after her.

Together, they land in the Underland, a world beneath New York City where humans coexist with giant creatures— bats, cockroaches, spiders, mice, rats, and others. Although the bats and the Underlander humans have an alliance and form partnerships at an early age, the other species are not so friendly towards the Underlanders. The relationship between the rats and the Underlanders is especially strained—in fact, they’re on the brink of war.

The man who created the human’s settlement in the Underland was Bartholomew of Sandwich, an English statesman who saw Underland in a dream.

After settling a human colony there, Bartholomew spent his time carving his prophecies on the stone walls of a single room. These prophecies were supposed to foretell the future of the Underland.

One of these prophecies foretells

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that an Overlander (the name for a human from above ground) will become the Underlanders’ Warrior and will play an important role in guiding the fate of the Underland, especially since it appears to be nearing war once again.

The Underlanders are convinced that Gregor is the boy in the prophecy and that he is destined to be a part in a quest to rescue an Overlander prisoner in the rat’s territory. Gregor has the realization that this could be his long missing father and agrees to go along.

Gregor sets off on his quest with a company consisting of both Underlander humans and other creatures. As they gather the necessary members and set off on their journey, Gregor must face a multitude of challenges to reach the goal that drives him forward: finding his father and returning home. But will it really be that simple?

“Gregor the Overlander” is an exciting start to a rather good series.

Although a bit more childish than her work in “The Hunger Games”, The Underland Chronicles is still well written and entertaining to read. Looking at the two different series, it is also easy to see similarities between the personalities of the main characters.

This week, rather than following suite in my usual manner, I feel that it is best to just offer a few tips of general advice for all students in the HWS campus community. As we advance on the last few weeks of classes, and finals are quickly approaching, it is natural for things to become a bit tense or stressful. Do not fret, though. Although things may be less than ideal in the current situation, life will go on and the summer will be here before we know it. As the weeks wind down, I offer you a few tips to keep everything running smoothly:

1.

Keep your focus. No matter how good the parties seem or how stressful your exams are, getting to the end of the semester on a high note and with wonderful grades should be your goal.

2.

Be careful. Sometimes, stress may drive us to do crazy things. Make sure you are finding time to relax and take care of yourself during these next few weeks. If you need, there are many trustworthy authority figures who would be more than willing to help you out. For more information on this, talk with your RA, Area Coordinator, adviser, dean, or a worker at the counseling center.

3.

Enjoy the sun. Although the library is a great resource on campus, take advantage of the beautiful landscape that surrounds you. Study by the lake, on the mini-quad, on the field -a new and atypical location may stimulate your brain more than you would have ever expected!

4.

Know that things can only get better. School is nearing the end, and you will be home in just a few weeks. Do not forget this!

Good luck on exams and do write me with any issues you may have.

Always here to help, Dr. Blackwell

JAPAN continued from Page 1 money can help to provide immediate relief to the residents there.

So, why Asahi? Asahi was specifically chosen both because it is the hometown of HWS Japanese instructor Kyoko Ishida Klaus, as well as, because it is one of the towns that is being neglected in the international efforts to aid Japan. Aki Seto, the wife of the Masa Seto, who started Taikonnection in 2009, also claims Asahi as her hometown in Japan.

When asked what it meant to her to have the support of both her students and the Geneva community at this event, Mrs. Klaus replied, “I felt so much warmth that I got emotional. I thought I was doing something to help Japan, but I realized that I was also helped by the students, the HWS community, and the audience at the concert. I’ve always respected my students because they are all hard working and dedicated, but I respect them not only as students but as young adults. I would like to thank everybody who came to the concert and the musicians who performed at the event on Sunday.”

Mrs. Klaus has been playing taiko drums for two years and performed with Taikonnection at the Smith Opera House in 2009. This event had a dual purpose of both raising money and creating awareness about the trouble in Asahi, since this is a village not seen in the media. Audience members were encouraged to write a note to the people in Asahi, sending their wishes and hope, which would then be translated into Japanese and mailed to the residences of Asahi.

In addition to Mrs. Klaus and Aki Seto, the other performers were Masa Seto, Ryota Kataoka and Eva Kestner. Both Ms. Kestner and Mr. Kataoka are professional taiko drummers in Japan, and Ms. Kestner specifically flew here from Japan to help with this event. Mr. Kataoka is a returning performer for Taikonnection and is currently a visiting scholar at the Teacher’s College of Columbia University. There was a mix of both contemporary and traditional pieces.

During the practice prior to the event, Mrs. Klaus commented, “I told the other musicians that I wish people in Japan, both living and deceased, could hear the sound of their drums. Ryota Kataoka told me what his drum teacher told him

about the tradition of Taiko: people played them for many reasons throughout history, including bringing out the souls of the dead, consoling them, and sending them back to where they came from.

When I played the drum on Sunday, I played for the people who died in the disaster as well as for the audience. I was also trying to convey my love and passion for Japan through my performance.”

One of the more contemporary pieces, performed and composed by Eva The residents of Asahi, Japan thank Geneva, NY and Hobart Kestner, was so lively and William Smith Colleges for its fundraising efforts. that some of the children in the audience got up and began to dance. Like the performance two years ago, the drummers encouraged audience participation and the ending number required the entire audience to make noise under the conduction of Ryota Kataoka.

The “Drums for Japan” event was a complete success thanks to all the hard work put into it by the performers, students and volunteers who worked hard these past weeks to advertise and organize it. This was just one of the many opportunities to provide help for Japan that is happening on campus.

If you want to help with the fundraising efforts, there is a Super Smash Brothers event on April 28 at 7 p.m. The event’s organizers ask that participants donate $5 at the door. To enter the tournament, you need to e-mail jf4983@hws.edu.

All the proceeds will go to Japan to help with the relief efforts.

If you would like to volunteer and help the Pray for Japan Fundraiser, contact Jarrid Fish at Jarrid.Fish@hws.eduorGabriellePerezatGabrielle.

Perez@hws.edu

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

Arts and Entertainment

Photo courtesy of: www.myspace.com/rumspringa

Rumspringa is a new band on the music sing, having dropped their LP album in October of last year..

Rumspringa: A Band on the Rise

By James Dempsey ’11 Herald Columnist

Rumspringa, an up and coming band, released their LP album Sway in October of last year. Even though this article is being published 6 months after the release, do not overlook this band.

The first impression of Rumspringa is one of a blues-rock band similar to the The Black Keys.

However, after listening to a few songs you realize there are more genres at play, as well as, an LA twist. Not surprisingly, Rumspringa began as a two-man band much like The Black Keys, and the band’s early work reflects this. However, in early 2010, drummer Itaru De la Vega departed the band and front man Joey Stevens acquired 3 new musicians to fill the gap: Cecilia Della Peruti on guitar, Ricardo Robles on bass, and Andrew Parker on drums.

The restructuring of the band gave birth to new opportunities.

Sway features a revision of an old favorite, “Shak’em Loose Tonight,” while also debuting the new sound the four-man band can create with “Queer Eyed Boy.”

“Shak’em Loose Tonight” is a deep, powerful, and surprisingly slow-paced song that will always be connected to Rumspringa. “Queer Eyed Boy,” the first song on the album, is on the opposite end of the spectrum; it shows the band firing on all cylinders and is a testament to the band’s future.

Rumspringa is a favorite of actor/director Shia LaBeouf who filmed and directed the video for “Mind’s Awake” while traveling with the band across California.

Unfortunately, Rumspringa does not make it out to the East Coast very often.

However, if enough students requested them, HWS may try to get them to perform this or the next year. They would certainly be better than the over-produced and overpaid group Carolina Liar that came here last year.

Download Sway on iTunes and check out their creative videos like the one for “Minds Awake” on Youtube, Vimeo, and their label’s website CantoraRecords.com.

REEL continued from Page 1 them to the music world as an zealous crowds. up-and-coming rock band. They Reel Big Fish boast a full received more commercial success band, including a trombonist and with the single, “Take on Me”, written saxophonist. Lead by Aaron Barrett, for the Matt Stone & Trey Parker film a seventeen-year veteran, Reel Big BASEketball.

Fish is ready to put together an As the ska-punk movement unforgettable performance for the crashed in the late 90’s, so did the HWS crowd. mass popularity of Reel Big Fish.

A lively, crazy, talented band is Regardless of their brief encounter ready to perform for us following with mainstream fame, their music quality time on the quad all day? is unwavering, and their fan base is Sounds like shenanigans to me. strong.

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The Week of the Greek

By Nicholas Batson ’11 Herald Staff Writer

Next week will mark this year’s celebration of Greek Week. From April 25 to 30, the campus will celebrate the Greek life present at the school.

Greek Week is an event present at any college that has Greek organizations. It is a time to honor the positives fraternities and sororities bring to campus life.

The various organizations usually host events and competitions to demonstrate their presence as a Greek community.

For the six fraternities at Hobart, a number of activities are planned to celebrate their history on campus. The brothers of each fraternity will be sporting this year’s Greek Week t-shirt. Each house will also display Greek facts throughout the week, describing their history and involvement on campus.

Greek Week will culminate at the end of the week, with a soccer tournament on Friday between the houses. Saturday will be the main day of celebration, with several events taking place throughout the day. The induction of the Order of

Omega members will take place that afternoon. Four other awards will also be handed out. The winner of Greek Man of the Year will be announced from the twelve nominations received this year.

Awards for Scholarship and Citizenship will also be given to the Greek men who most exemplify such attributes. The President’s Cup will be awarded to the fraternity which has made great contributions to the campus and Geneva community in the past year, as well.

The main festivities will take place in the afternoon, at Stiles Field behind Odell’s Village from 12 to 6 p.m.

The fraternities, as well as anyone wishing to join in, will head to the field to enjoy the sun. The houses will be grilling and hosting a softball tournament, while a DJ plays music on the field.

There will also be an eating competition hosted by Joe’s Hots and even some carnival activities, such a large water slide.

All are welcome to attend and partake in the celebration.

How Par ties T a ke The i r To l l

By Nicholas Batson ’11 Herald Staff Writer

The “frat” party is something most college students experience in their time on campus. There is dancing; there is socializing; there are various refreshments.

Occasionally, there are also damages.

Fraternities and sororities are social organizations, groups which seek to provide an outlet for the other side of college life. Hosting parties is one way to speak to this social nature, for both the members and the campus community in general.

Damages to a house are an inevitable part of hosting a party.

Photo courtesy of: deathby1000papercuts.com Some, however, wonder who takes on the financial burden As the center of social life on when this happens. Simply, it campus, the fraternities take is the members who own the on the risks of party-goers, house. spending money on both For the fraternities at supplies before and the cleanHobart, it is the brothers who up after a party. deal with damages- fixing and paying for them. Whether it is The thing to keep in mind is spills, broken glass, or holes in the that a fraternity house is not like wall, the fraternity is responsible for a dormitory or theme house. It is taking care of it. the brotherhood’s home, kept and The financial burden of owned by the members under its damages comes in addition to the roof. The house is the property of costs a party already entails. Aside each chapter, something that the from the standard liquids provided brothers and especially alumni care at a frat party, the brothers also pay about. for food and water for their guests.

Damages happen, but a As the hosts providing the venue, fraternity would hope that people music, and refreshments, they must are respectful of the house, as guests deal with what happens before and in what really is the brothers’ home after parties. away from home.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

Sports

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Take While it may have been snowing outside and it seemed impossible to think some people would be crazy enough to go into Seneca Lake, alas there is the HWS sailing team.

The team has been nationally ranked

By Jess McCue ‘12 among the best for several years, Sports Writer competing every weekend at various locations across the country.

The team has consistently gone to nationals at the end of each season over the years. The team is lead by Coach Scott Iklé and Assistant Coach Dan Thompson.

The team competed this past weekend, April 16-17, at St. Mary’s for the America’s Trophy and again at home at the MAISA Spring Open.

The team took fourth at the America’s Trophy with only one point holding them back from third place. Hosting the home regatta, MAISA Spring Open, HWS took first and second with a score difference of only two points.

On Saturday, April 16, sailing was postponed due to heavy winds and unsafe sailing conditions.

They got off one race of the A flight and several boats flipped. The HWS sailors that were not

Ken DeBolt/Photographer

On April 16-17, the HWS Sailing Team took fourth at the America’s Trophy at St. Mary’s; at their own home MAISA Spring Open, they took both first and second. on the water were recruited to go save several overturned boats that could not make it back in.

The HWS team truly showed their mastery of the boats and the weather this past weekend on their

home waters.

The team will be competing in the upcoming 2011 ICSA Semi-Finals April 30 and May 1 in Long Beach, CA.

Hobart Tennis

By Jess McCue ‘12 Sports Writer

Kevin Colton/Photographer

Senior Matt Chin won his doubles match with junior Matt Hursh, as well as, his singles match against St. John Fisher.

Kevin Colton/Photographer

Sophomore Bruce Grant was named Liberty League Men’s Tennis Performer of the Week in a conference on April 18.

Hobart Tennis has had its ups and down this season but this weekend they defended their Statesmenhood. The Statesmen swept visiting St. John Fisher, 9-0.

All the men lead their match by winning all three doubles at the start of the match. Power team sophomores Bruce Grant and Alex James dominated 8-4.

The other doubles followed with senior Matt Chin and junior Matt Hursh at second doubles 8-2, and sophomore Sam DeLuccia and junior Kevin Bates won 8-1.

Following the doubles, the men clenched the match by securing all the singles matches.

The line-up for the match was sophomore Grant at the number one spot, junior Hursh at two, sophomore DeLuccia at three, junior Walter Green at four, senior Chin at five, and Peter Cruice at six.

The men look forward to their next match, which is on was on April 19 at Ithaca, but was postponed until a later date.

Check out www.hwsathletics. com for updated athletic schedules.

Athletes of the Week

Lauren Carlson ’11 William Smith Golf

Chris Pedersen ’12 Hobart Lacrosse

Kevin Colton/Photographer

Sophomore Emily Leahy scored in the last 34 seconds of the first half against Ithaca on April 19, bringing the score to 8-5, in Ithaca’s favor.

This Weekend’s Games Fri., April 22, 2011 William Smith Lacrosse at Hamilton 4:00 p.m.

Sat., April 23, 2011 Hobart Lacrosse at Loyola 12:00 p.m.

Sat., April 23, 2011 William Smith Golf at Ithaca TBA

Sat., April 23, 2011 William Smith Rowing at Liberty League Champ.

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Sat., April 23, 2011 Hobart Rowing at Liberty League Champ.

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Tues., April 26, 2011 Hobart Tennis at Ithaca 4:00 p.m.

Wed., April 27, 2011 Hobart Tennis at Geneva 4:00 p.m.

Fri., April 29, 2011 William Smith Lacrosse at Geneva 4:00 p.m.