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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

VOLUME CXXXIII ISSUE 5

GENEVA, NY

Koshare Dance Collective To Debut 2011 Performance

By Caley Goldblatt ‘12 Herald Contributor

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications

Since its establishment in 1990, Teach For America works to eliminate educational inequality across the country.

Four HWS Students Offered TFA Positions

By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief

Kevin Colton/Photographer

Dancers in the piece “Bardo” perform in last year’s Koshare. This year, 112 dancers are participating in 21 pieces.

The lights begin to rise, the music fades in and there in the center of the stage is…your roommate? And, after scanning the stage, it clicks that everyone on stage recognizable. There’s that kid from your French class, and the girl you met last weekend at Sideshow. No need to wake up, your mind isn’t playing tricks, this is Koshare, where all of your friends and classmates have the opportunity to get up on stage and dance.

Back in September, Koshare had open auditions for all students to come and participate in Hobart and William Smith’s largest club. Each student auditioned and was placed in at least one dance. For the

past three months, these students have been diligently working, learning choreography, setting spacing, making costumes and staging lights. Finally this weekend, Nov. 18 and 19, they are ready to perform for an audience of classmates, faculty and community members.

Koshare has a total of three shows, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee on Saturday at 2:30 pm. It is a free performance and make sure to get there early—eager students and family members have been known to arrive up to two hours beforehand to get one of those

Although Lucia Berliner ‘12 comes from a family of educators, she never considered becoming a teacher until this past summer. “Both of my parents are teachers, my grandma was a teacher on my dad’s side, both of my grandparents were professors on my mom’s side, my uncle is a teacher, and my aunt is a principal—it was a nonoption.”

For the past 10 summers, Berliner has worked with young children, but only after spending this past summer in Hobart and

William Smith’s Office of Communications did she discover a latent passion.

“I didn’t expect to miss working with kids as much as I did, and that was when I remembered Teach For America and reconsidered,” she explained.

“When I learned that that they recently started an Early Child Education program, I was sold and I had to apply.”

In addition to Berliner, three HWS seniors—Kristen Kush, Charlotte Lysohir and Gideon Porter—have been offered Teach For

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Red Dove Turns Heads, Ser ves Local Food

By Meghan Gaucher ‘14 Herald Contributor

In the heart of wine country, Rune Hilt, the proprietor of a small restaurant tucked away on Castle Street in downtown Geneva, N.Y., locks up at 1 a.m. after a long Friday night of serving far from typical expected food in a tavern. The Red Dove Tavern’s local wines, beers and ingredients attract a boisterous crowd of college students and Upstate New Yorkers looking for a new and tasty place to eat.

Both proprietors, Rune Hilt and Giulietta Racciatti, describe The Dove kitchen as a “bistro,” “gastropub” or “tavern.” The low hanging, colorful chandeliers and simple chalkboard menu add to the simple yet artsy vibe at the Dove. Tall, thin vases of fresh flowers sit atop the tables. The funky décor and red lighting sets the relaxing atmosphere as friends and family sit around dark-wooden tables to enjoy the local foods offered from the ever-changing menu.

“To be honest, I didn’t expect to find a place like this in a small, wine town,” Nicole R., the blogger of Nibbling Gypsy wrote. “It had a gastro-pub vibe.” Another upstate New Yorker, Russ A., writes in his restaurant review on Yelp,

“The ambiance is bistro like; dark and homey.”

The niche to the Red Dove’s lure is its “infinite menu,” according to its website. With the use of the freshest ingredients, the menu remains locally sourced and seasonal, says Nibbling Gypsy. The local producers include Red Jacket Orchards, Normal Bread, Windy Ridge Farm, Bellwood Farm and Autumn Harvest.

The bakery simplicity is the core of the Dove; Normal Bread, a local producer of bread and bakery goods that’s situated just three blocks from

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Located in downtown Geneva, The Red Dove uses local ingredients to create a seasonal menu.

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Campus Happenings

A&E

Opinions

Gustafson’s Speech

Models St r ut T h e i r St uf f

R oc ki n’ t he Smi t h

4th Annual Turkey Trot

Studio R e ne w O pe ns

Sur v i v e R e gi s t ra t i on

Day of Ser vice Success

Advice fr o m D r. Bl a c kwe l l

A H ome A wa y F r om H ome

HWS Socks It To Wall Street

Sports WS Soccer Advances Hobar t Football Accolades Current Records

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KOSHARE continued from Page 1 elusive front-row seats. Squishing the audience in Winn-Seeley Gymnasium like sardines, Koshare is always a full house. About half of the audience ends up sitting on the floor, only a few feet away from the stage where the dancers perform. This cozy venue creates incredible audience dancer interaction, and the whole room seems to come alive when the show begins.

“This year, as with every year recently, we have more participants than ever before,” says President of Koshare Sam Dighton ’12. “It’s going to be a really eclectic, energetic and exciting show!”

Koshare has 112 dancers participating in a total of 21 dances.

This year’s show runs about two hours with a 15 minute intermission between acts. It features diverse pieces and choreographers. A short list of the dance styles includes modern, African, belly dancing, hip-hop, tap, novelty and jazz. Specifically, there is a hip hop group dance by Gina Iannitelli ‘12,

African number by Emily Dove ‘14 and a modern piece by Caroline Doskey ’12 to name a few. This eclectic mix of genres is one of Koshare’s strengths, since there is always something for everyone. There will also be a raffle, raising money for the Performing Arts Center and the winners will be announced Saturday night.

Listed as a club by Student Activities, Koshare has the largest participation of any club on campus and the highest attendance of any show all year. Every year, the Koshare Board is responsible for organizing every detail of this massive event from creating programs, advertising, lighting, scheduling rehearsals, picking a logo and designing clothing which is available for purchase.

“It’s so exciting to see the collaboration between everyone and to experience what it’s like to be part of such a massive undertaking that is completely student-run,” said Dighton.

RED DOVE continued from Page 1 Red Dove, provides the pub with local three-seed breads, typically sour dough, on baking days. Dustin Cutley, the owner, creates the wholesomeness of the Normal Bread with his baked loaves and use of visible, natural wooden fires, which allows the customers to connect with the natural process of their food, reports The Finger Lake Times. The Dove’s sandwich list includes the cidermarinated pork sandwich, enhanced

by Normal Bread’s sourdough bread,

sautéed spinach, provolone and sweet mayonnaise, which is always on the menu. Cider from the Red Jacket Orchards, a local Geneva source, is also a beloved item during serving hours.

“I had the hummus special as my appetizer,” Margaret Nash ’14 said.

“The hummus was creamy and the pita was warm and soft. You can tell they use fresh ingredients in their foods.”

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TFA continued from Page 1 America (TFA) positions after graduation this coming May. Established in 1990, TFA is an education revolution that places top college graduates in low-income urban and rural schools across the country.

Each year, the program selects individuals with promising leadership skills and a passion for helping others to serve twoyear terms.

The application progress is rigorous, and thousands of prospects are cut at each round.

After completing an extensive online application—which includes uploading a resume, writing a personal statement, and acquiring two letters of personal recommendation—students partake in additional admissions process prerequisites including a two-hour online test, phone interview and final in-person interview.

Berliner believes the third round—completing a oneon-one interview with a TFA recruiter and presenting fiveminute lesson plan—was the most challenging. “At this point, you’ve already made it through the beginning, so you actually think you might have a chance, but you know that tons of people get knocked out.”

During monitored group discussions, one of the final application stages, Berliner said there are typically 10-12 candidates, and last year about 11 percent of applicants were accepted. According to The New York Times, TFA received 46,359 applicants in 2010 (up 32 percent over 2009), and a total of 4,500 seniors were selected.

“The thing that was the hardest about the application process was putting so much time and energy into identifying why you want to be part of something like Teach For America. You hear the horror stories of people dropping out after two days, and you need to really soul-search to figure out if you are strong enough to walk into a classroom and work with

kids who may or may not have already lost faith in the American education system. After you’ve completely invested yourself in a mission and dream, it’s really difficult to face the reality that you might not get in.”

According to TFA, 15 million American children live in poverty, and the organization works to rid the nation of educational inequality; the program wants all children to have equal opportunities to receive an education. In total, TFA employs 33,000 corps members who teach more than 10 different subjects in elementary (pre-K to 6), middle (6-9) and high schools (9-12) in 43 geographical regions.

“After studying in school so much about social inequalities and conflicts, I began to realize that much, if not all, of these problems stemmed from a lack of education,” said a double major in sociology and urban studies and minor in studio art. “Education is supposed to be ‘the great equalizer.’ But in reality, right now, education is doing more to keep kids starting in underprivileged situations in those same situations forever. I realized that if I could identify what I thought was the main issue in our country, then that was what I needed to pursue and try to change.”

Lyshoir will teach early childhood education in the District of Columbia area, specifically its inner district.

For her placement, Berliner was assigned to pre-K through 8th grade in the Mississippi Delta area. Kush will teach high school chemistry in the greater Newark, N.J. area, and Porter will teach special education in Kansas City.

For students who are interested in learning more about TFA, on Monday, Nov. 21, Amanda Ward ’11, a current TFA teacher based in Memphis, Tenn., will be on campus to meet with students interested in the program.

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Campus Happenings At President’s Forum, Ellen Gustafson Gets Real About Food

By Meghan Gaucher ‘14 Herald Contributor On Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Geneva Room, Ellen Gustafson, sustainable food system activist and social entrepreneur, joined Hobart and William Smith students as the guest speaker for the President Forum Series.

“We need to take some responsibility for our play in the world food system,” Gustafson said. “By doing something small in our own homes, we can create a massive impact on a global level.”

Gustafson’s speech, “A New Understanding of Hunger, Obesity and the Food System,” highlighted and examined the larger issues of world obesity and hunger through a power point presentation that took a look back at the global landscape of how the world food system got to where it is today.

In her valley-girl like demeanor and confident stance, Gustafson told the audience of 75 HWS students and faculty about her inspiration to become a social entrepreneur and food activist and eventually addressed how college students have the ability to change the food system that has created a plethora of global issues including obesity and hunger.

Ten years ago, Gustafson was a student at Colombia

University and was working on her honors thesis about terrorism; around the time, the terrorist attack of 9/11 occurred. Her position as a political analyst, and eventually an investigative reporter for the military, led her to reconnect and discover the local farm stand right outside her window, which sparked her intrigue and appreciation for high-quality, local foods.

Gustafson’s passion was only enhanced by the correlating pattern she saw in her own work on terrorism between violence and hunger.

“When people are hungry, they’re completely desperate,” Gustafson explained. “If someone put a gun in a hungry person’s hand and told him or her to shoot someone in return for food, they would probably do it.”

“You have to be willing to bleed, metaphorically,” Gustafson said. “If you work hard, you can make things happen.” In 2007, Gustafson co-founded FEED Projects, a foundation that works to solve world hunger through providing lunches for children in such parts of the world as Haiti, Cambodia and Africa.

“In school, hungry children struggle to focus.

A simple bagged lunch can make a drastic difference

Photo courtesy of HWS Communications

Duirng her President’s Forum address, food activist Ellen Gustafson discussed the link between hunger and violence. in these children’s lives,” Gustafson said in her speech.

This simple idea of bagged lunches and FEED Projects’ strong commitment to the fundamentals of the company allowed the initiative to drastically change lives all over the world.

As the founder of 30 Project, an organization that works to change the way individuals see and manipulate the food system, Gustafson found that the trend of growing obesity and hunger continued.

Inspired to see healthy food

choices everywhere, the 30 Project seeks to solve these food relevant issues over the next 30 years. “Don’t occupy Wall Street, occupy your kitchen,” Gustafson told the crowd. By purchasing localized foods instead of processed, packaged products, Americans can initiate the desired changes; Gustafson believes that the motives are correct, but the Wall Street protestors need to take more proficient actions. The activist also encouraged students who can afford to buy organic food from local farmers to

do it. Everyone can relate to food issues and help make a dramatic impact on the global food system through such innovation as buying from local producers, Gustafson stressed in the discussion.

“We need to make the change,” says Gustafson, “We have two options ahead of us: Either we continue down the present path of producing, consuming and distributing processed, corn-based food or, we can reconnect with our food system and feel good about our diets.”

Phi Sigma Kappa Hosts 4th Annual Turkey Trot

HWS Equestrian Team Jumps Into Fifth Year

By Emma Stratigos ‘12 Herald Contributor

By Carla Gaynor ‘14 Herald Contributor

On Sunday, Nov. 13, 100 runners gathered outside Phi Sigma Kappa and laced up their sneakers for the 4th Annual Turkey Trot. The 5k race started at the fraternity at the top of St. Claire Street and wove through campus.

Every year, the fraternity chooses a different non-profit organization as the recipient of the funds raised in the race.

This year, the combination of the 100 runners and the 75 who donated but did not run, raised a total of $1,325.

“In the past, we’ve donated to the Red Cross, but this year we’ve decided to change it up,” said Hunter LaCroix ’12 and Philanthropy Chair for Phi Sigma Kappa. LaCroix helped set up the event, organizing logistics and soliciting sponsors.

Phi Sig donated $500 of the funds to HWS Project Eye to Eye, a campus organization aimed to empower those with learning disabilities. The remaining $825 went to Lajon Woods, who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is the brother of HWS campus safety officer Amanda Woods.

Runners could buy a spot in the race for $5, which got them a t-shirt and pizza lunch sponsored by Mark’s Pizzeria.

LaCroix explained that this

year’s run had more than one dozen local sponsors. “This is the first year where we have reached out to the Geneva community,” he said. “We are trying to get interest out there and open it up.”

La Croix was also excited to see so many alumni come back to campus to participate “This is usually our big time event,” he said.

Brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa also participate in smaller charity events like Day of Service and sponsoring a child for Christmas. “That’s one of my favorite [events] because we get to go shopping for the toys,” LaCroix explained.

“We do field research and that’s important.”

He said that Phi Sig has tentative plans to organize a golf tournament for the spring, but, “it’s still very much in the works… it’s a little bit more ambitious.”

“We [want] to extend a special thank you to everyone who ran, especially all of the sports teams that came out in bulk,” LaCroix said on behalf of Phi Sigma Kappa. He also recognized clubs like HWS Hillel, student governments and Campus Activities Board for their contributions. “It was a huge success.”

The Oct. 29-30 horse shows hosted by R.I.T. marked the beginning of the 2011-2012 competition season for the Hobart and William Smith Equestrian Team, a club sport on campus that competes in Zone 2, Region 1 of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) along with 12 other schools.

The team competes with schools such as Cornell University, Alfred University, Hamilton College, Ithaca College and R.I.T. Fifteen team members compete for the Colleges, and a total of 24 members comprise the squad. There are no tryoust to be on the team.

Sarah Barge ’02 coaches the team, and she trains out of Lima, N.Y. All current members are William Smith students.

However, the team is co-ed and is open to all students—Hobart men, included—and in fact, the squad was started by a Hobart Student, Charles Levin ‘11 in 2007 with the help of Rebecca Denee ‘10 and Cassie Cartwright ‘10. The team has about the same number of members as last year,

and four members are currently abroad and will be returning in the spring.

Haleigh Marshall ‘14 pointed out of Intermediate Fences at the Halloween show, which means Marshall accumulated the 36 points needed to go to regionals this spring and move up to the Open division, the highest division in the IHSA. Marshall was followed by teammate Elizabeth Boghosian ‘14, who pointed out of both Intermediate fences and flat at the Cornell show on Nov. 13. She will join Marshall at regionals along with captains Allison Reindel ‘12 and Alessandra Mele ‘13, who qualified in Novice Equitation Over fences.

“I feel that the IHSA is a good opportunity for equestrians since it is such an individual sport.

It’s good for us to be able to experience it as a team sport,” said Boghosian.

Outside of collegiate showing, English shows are mostly individual, where one rider competes on his or her own horse.

In the IHSA, horses are chosen at random, and the rider is expected to

be able to ride the horse for the first time. At each show, the coach of each team chooses a Point Rider from each division to represent the team for the sake of tallying points. The riders are chosen before the show begins based on previous show performance, and likelihood to win their class. These points are added to the team totals to determine high point team for the show.

For the 2010-2011 competition season, which ended last March, HWS placed 6th among 12 other schools. This was the first time the team won a high point award since being founded in 2007. HWS also sent four riders go to regionals— Ellie Milano ‘12, Allison Reindel ‘12, Alessandra Mele ‘13 and Bronwyn Krug ‘13. Milano made her Novice flat debut at the Saturday R.I.T. show where she placed 2nd.

She will make her Novice Over fences debut at the Nazareth Sunday show.

The HWS Equestrian Team will travel back to Lehman Farms for the Nazareth College shows on Nov. 19 and 20.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Campus Happenings Seneca7 Adds Up To Success FLI To Host Regional Research Conference

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Herald Contributor Teams of 7 running 77.77 miles around Seneca Lake: This is the Seneca7. The race started in 2011, and now in its second year, and it is already growing faster than anyone thought possible.

“Last year we had 75 teams (meaning 525 participants), and this year we’re expecting 150 teams.

We already have more teams signed up from out of NY State than all of last year!” said Jeff Henderson, coadvisor of the Seneca7 Club here at HWS and founder and director of the Musselman Triathlon, the Fly by Night Duathlon and the Portland Triathlon. One reason for this growth is the recent funding the club received from the Budget Allocution Committee, or BAC. Jackie Augustine, who works closely with the Seneca7 Club as well as being a Centennial Center Leader in Residence and professor of Philosophy, states what the allocated funds will do for the race this year. “The BAC funds are primarily aimed at providing scholarships to five teams that embody the community spirit we’re striving to create. A team with a student captain and at least three non-HWS-affiliated Genevans will be eligible for a $100 registration scholarship. So, for instance, if you were the head of a team that gathered three local runners who don’t teach, work or study at HWS, and then filled in the rest of the spots with students, faculty or friends from other schools, you’d receive a $100 discount.”

According to the Seneca7 website,

seneca7.com, the cost of the race is $377.77 until Dec. 31 and $477.77 from Jan. 1 to April 23. The $100 scholarships, then, would certainly be beneficial to any team struggling to come up with finds for the race.

The Seneca7 is led and organized entirely by HWS students.

The goals of the race, according Augustine, are to “provide handson, professionallyadvised leadership roles to students as they develop a placebased community event of regional and national significance.”

The race also promotes appreciation for natural resources, raises funds for community improvements and of course provides runners with the opportunity to race in the phenomenal Finger Lakes region.

Last year, along with the race itself, LakeFest was also organized. It was an event planned by Ryan Kincaid ‘11 and Lucia Berliner ‘12 to provide fun, engaging activities for families and children. LakeFest will again be a part of this year’s Seneca7 and will be planned by Sarah DiPillo ‘13.

Although it’s only in its second year, The Seneca7 is proving to be a tremendous success. It has brought in teams from across New York, and this year there are even more teams from out of state. With the funding that was recently approved form the BAC, the event will be able to reach even more people and continue on its path of growth and expansion.

HWS Socks It to Wall Street

By Jessica Lynn ‘14 Herald Contributor In light of the recent controversy surrounding the Occupy Wall Street movement, and the issue of unequal financial distribution in America, Hobart and William Smith seeks to bring both awareness and support to the protesters in New York City by providing them with warm socks for the winter season, an event dubbed “Sock-It to Wall Street.”

For those unfamiliar with the message behind the Occupy Wall Street movement, participants have taken up residence on the streets of New York City in protest of social and economic inequality, demanding an end to corporate greed and corruption, and their subsequent influence on the government. With the slogan “We are the 99%,” protesters are shining a harsh light on the growing gap between the wealthiest 1 percent in the nation and the remainder of the population.

An idea stemming from the “Occupy the Colleges” meetings, Sock-It to Wall Street was created in solidarity with the Occupy

Wall Street protesters, as it is attempting to raise support and awareness for the cause. “A lot of people on campus are unsure what this movement is about, so I think on one hand we’re trying to do something in time for the cold weather and the holidays, but on the other we are also trying to gain interest in the movement from the campus community,” said Jeremy Wattles, assistant director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) and the main proprietor of this event.

Sock-It to Wall Street is collecting donations of wool socks, as well as monetary contributions to purchase new socks, and sending these donations directly to the protesters of Wall Street. Members from both CCESL and the IC are hoping to deliver the gifts personally to the protesters in New York City prior to winter break.

With a movement so controversial, especially in a college as full of affluent students as HWS, the organizers of Sock-It to Wall Street are unsure of the

amount of contributions they will receive from students.

“At this point, I don’t know,” said Wattles about the effect of the political nature of the movement on student participation. He is currently “hoping for the best.”

For those still wishing to donate to those in need, without the political undertone, students can donate winter clothing to the “Warm Clothing for Children” collection. While this event is separate from Sock-It to Wall Street, it still aims to raise awareness about economic inequalities in a community such as Geneva, as some families cannot afford to clothe their children in winter apparel.

If you would like to donate to Sock-It to Wall Street, look for tables in Scandling Center until Dec. 2, or drop off donations at the CCESL office, located in Trinity Hall. If you would like to participate in the tabling, contact Jeremy Wattles at wattles@hws. edu. Warm Clothing for Children is accepting donations through Dec. 9, also in Scandling Center.

Expanding soon!

By Hillary Monahan ‘14 Herald Contributor For many Hobart and William Smith students, South Main Street is most commonly known for its colorful array of fraternities, theme houses and churches. But hidden between the scenic view of Seneca Lake and the chaos of a busy road lies one building that is often overlooked: The Finger Lakes Institute, a hub of educational and communal outreach on campus that aims to spread environmental awareness and carry out research projects that directly pertain to the Finger Lakes region.

The Institute’s commitment to public service can be seen in its efforts to get local communities involved with the Colleges and spread knowledge to the general public regarding the environmental importance of the Finger Lakes region. In keeping with recent tradition, and the Institute’s spirit for cooperative efforts that inspire change, the FLI will be hosting the Seventh Annual Finger Lakes Region Research Conference on Saturday, Nov. 19. According to the FLI, the conference will highlight Finger Lakes scientific research, as members of the community from various backgrounds will be given the opportunity to meet one another and discuss issues of environmental science and scholarship, especially in terms of western and central New York State.

Conference officials encourage anyone who is interested in participating to attend.

This environmental forum will be comprised of two main elements: an oral component and a visual presentation.

Poster sessions and oral presentations will each be 15 minutes long and will be scheduled into the conferences according to their relevance to either the results of ongoing or completed research or research plans and proposals.

According to the

FLI, those who plan on attending the conference can look forward to highlights of all aspects of Finger Lakes research, including terrestrial and aquatic features.

Conference coordinators say that they are eagerly awaiting abstract proposals to be presented at the forum, and assert that they will do their best to allot time frames for scholars that choose to present their research.

A $100 cash prize will be awarded to honor the most impressive undergraduate or graduate presentation.

In 2009, the FLI was the proud recipient of the Energy Star Small Business Award. This success brought great sense of achievement to the Institute, as its energy saving plan had been in full force since 2004.

According to Energy Star, their Small Business Awards are only eligible to businesses that have increased the energy efficiency of their facility through energy management improvements during the past two years. Only six other businesses across the U.S. received this same award.

It has been seven years since the FLI and HWS made the decision to collaborate on striving to maximize energy efficiency on campus.

Since then, the Institute has estimated that it is saving nearly $500 per year in energy, as the building had been completely renovated to be efficient and entirely eco-friendly.

In September of 2002, Senator Michael Nozzolio designated a total of $1 million to the FLI in order to renovate the building into a completely green facility that relies on renewable energy alone.

Armed with patience, inspiration, and a budget, HWS students were able to design various energy options that would later incorporate geothermal, solar and wind energy sources into the building design of this innovative house on 601 South Main Street.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Campus Happenings Record Number of Students Volunteer For Semester’s First Day of Ser vice

By Kristyna Bronner ‘14 Herald Contributor On Saturday, Oct. 29, this year’s first Day of Service had a recordsetting number of volunteers in the 19 years the program has run. Three hundred ten students attended, trumping the 250 that co-chairs Caitlin Hughes ‘12 and Celeste Smith ‘12 anticipated based off of last year’s attendance of 230 volunteers. Volunteers wore free t-shirts designed by architecture major Kenzi Leukart ‘12. Day of Service sent volunteers to more than 23 locations including Trinity Church, Zion Lutheran Church, Phelps Arts Center, Geneva AgriBusiness Child Development, Happiness House, the Geneva Public Library and the Beverly Animal Shelter.

Hughes contributes the record turn out to the larger than ever first-year class, but also feels that students are looking to get more involved on campus. “People are definitely looking for service work to do with friends, teammates and floor-mates. Not to mention the increase in service-learning based

classes this semester, and even more next semester...students are trying to get hours in and are more aware of the service opportunities on campus this year.”

According to Bridget Sakowski ‘14, Day of Service is important because “some of the sites rely on the yearly contributions of HWS students to do work they are unable to do [alone].” Smith added that Day of Service is “an easy way for anyone and Photo courtesy of HWS Communications everyone to get involved. It is not a HWS students help clear paths at Cross Winds Church in Canandaigua. big commitment…

Smith elaborated, “Due to the by working together.” all transportation, Be on the look-out for signsite planning and food is provided.” season, all sites will be inside and The next day of service will will focus on MLK’s mission of ups, beginning after Thanksgiving be on Saturday, Jan. 21, to honor promoting service and making the break.

Martin Luther King Junior Day. world a better, more tolerant place

Partygoers Occupy Kappa Sigma

By Katie McLean ‘12 Herald Contributor The start to a new year at the Colleges is always exciting.

Although there are chances of snow after the first week of September, for a moment students can really stop and feel the grass. However, this carefree attitude comes with some repercussions.

The first weekend of school there was an influx of students, mainly first-years, who were taken to the EMT. The rules are as follows: If a student is 18 or under, they must be taken to the hospital.

If a student is over 18, he or she is evaluated and then a decision is made. If security does not feel that the student can return safely to their room for the night, they will be sent to the hospital.

Those students found themselves in the hands of Dean Montrose Streeter, who asked the probing question: who served the

alcohol and where? The common answer cited fraternities, and to take a more specific look, Kappa Sigma was one of the houses held accountable.

Kappa Sigma, undoubtedly, was not pleased with this response.

They pushed back at student affairs; they were unhappy starting off the school year on the wrong foot.

Given the large amount of First-Year students this year, Student Affairs understood and decided to meet the brothers halfway: they would have probation until October 27.

However, the brothers did not let discouragement ruin their weekend fun. As Kappa Sigma lost its ability to serve alcohol at their parties, the frat looked to more creative ideas to continue social events on campus.

That’s when the brothers decided just because they couldn’t serve alcohol, the parties did not have

to stop. The fraternity proposed to hold an event and went forward with a party permit. A clear addendum was given to Student Activities; they pledged to turn down anyone who attempted to enter their house with clear intoxication and did not allow backpacks that could hold alcoholic beverages.

As advertised on Facebook, “Occupy Kappa,” a spinoff of the events on Wall Street, was a sansalcohol party: a place for people to come and interact with those they couldn’t make time for in the busy work-week. “It’s what the people want, that’s our biggest thing,” said Will Gore ‘12, the president of Kappa Sigma. “We always want to provide the outlet for the campus, for blowing off steam after a long week… It’s a place to go.”

The event was well received by the HWS students, so much so, that

Kappa Sigma hosted a second event, similar to the first. The success of these parties stimulates new questions for all the fraternities. The alcohol is provided by the brothers out of their own pockets; the school does not sponsor these events or provide compensation. If an alcoholfree party was successful, what is stopping the fraternity from hosting another one, even off probation?

“It’s all on us. If something goes wrong, we are held to a higher standard than the individual students,” Gore continued. “We might have alcohol-free parties in the future. People are going to have fun regardless.”

With a set of brand new speakers and a dancing atmosphere, Kappa Sigma is looking to be the pulse of campus, planning to have fun while still being safe.

11th Annual Sweet Poetr y A Success

By Leslie Fox-Humphreys ‘15 Herald Contributor It was a gathering of poignant verses, diverse cultures and delicious sweets at the 11th Annual Student Reading of Poetry From Around The World on Nov. 14 in the Scandling Center. The Common Room behind Saga was bursting with enthusiastic audience members as professors and students alike came together to celebrate this multinational and multicultural facet of the Colleges.

Poetry was read in different

languages including Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish and discussed a wide array of themes from pelicans, to love to livelihood to loss. Every grade level participated in reading or translating at the event, and their linguistic talents and apparent confidence impressed even the language professors “It’s a great opportunity to learn something new,” said Marina

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Aptekman, professor of Russian Area Studies and one of the directors of the program, along with Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies Fernando RodriquezMansilla. “[It’s] a way for people to show their knowledge in something beautiful.”

This program was created in 2001 by David Galloway, chair of the Russian Area Studies Department, and has been successful for more

than a decade through inspiring other students to study and learn more about the creativity of different languages.

Professor Aptekman explained that most students pay attention to only the grammar of dialects.

However, with poetry, students can look past that stereotype into something artistic and inspirational.

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Campus Happenings Future Looks Bright for Seneca Flyers

By Ellen Harvey ‘12 Campus Happenings Editor Hobart and William Smith’s famous Quad signifies many things: sunbathing, spring quad days, Kan Jam and ultimate frisbee.

Although some might be fairweather activities, one can take it as a rule that the Seneca Flyers, HWS’ Ultimate Frisbee team, will be on the Quad in fall and spring, honing their skills.

This year, the team has doubled in size. What was typically an eight or nine-student team has grown to include around 18 players. “I think we’re a very public team; everyone sees us,” explained Tim Carter ‘12, who is in his fourth year as a Seneca Flyer. “But we’re also very nice. If we see people playing frisbee on the quad we say, ‘If you’re interested, come play with us.’”

This friendly recruiting method seems to have worked. Tim Carter and his fellow seniors have gained a number of new first-years, sophomores and juniors who are infusing a lot of energy into the club. With this increased drive, the team has implemented a more regular practice schedule and has organized tournaments for almost every weekend this fall. Opponents include colleges such as Nazareth, Roberts Wesleyan, Brockport and Fredonia.

The Seneca Flyers have won about half of their tournaments this fall.

Because the majority of players are relatively new to the game, the roster is usually split at tournaments to create two separate teams, allowing all of the players to gain experience on the field. Despite the Seneca Flyers’ struggles against schools with older ultimate frisbee programs, Carter is hopeful for the future. “I think there is definitely a shift happening with a lot of our new players,” he said.

“I think in future years that kind of energy will lead to increased numbers and Photo courtesy of Tim Carter this kind of set practice and The Seneca Flyers, HWS’ Ultimate Frisbee team, brings it in after emphasis on getting there and playing the game will practice on a drizzly fall afternoon. help increase the popularity. early 90s, it [ultimate frisbee] was fall season, the team continues to There’s the hope that after the a recognized club and a really good practice indoors at the field house seniors are gone there will be a team. Over the years, though, it kind from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. and may program that practices more, goes of disappeared. The Seneca Flyers participate in a winter tournament. to more tournaments, and starts has only been a legitimate club If you are interested in joining one playing bigger teams in further for the past three years and only of the up-and-coming sports clubs away places.” recently have we gotten funding for here on campus or would simply What is truly amazing about the jerseys and tournaments. Before we like to learn more about ultimate recent growth of the Seneca Flyers were just people playing frisbee.” frisbee, contact either Tim Carter is the ways in which it has struggled Although the cold weather is or Stephen Wolff ‘12. in the past. “Back in the 80s and bringing an end to the Seneca Flyer’s

HWS To Launch Prison Educational Second Chances Program

By Emma Stratigos ‘12 Herald Contributor On Oct. 31, the Hobart and William Smith Committee on Academic Affairs (CoAA) approved a new program that will enable professors, with the help of current students, to teach college level classes to inmates at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus, N.Y. The program, officially named the HWS Educational Second Chances Program, is set to begin in the spring of 2012. It was mobilized

by Hobart College senior Gideon Porter, who was inspired by similar programs at Cornell University and Bard College. The aim is to provide a chance for select inmates to gain college credit in hopes of preventing their return to prison.

The HWS Educational Second Chances Program will function on a 5-year curriculum plan that will span a total of six to seven

different courses. In the spring, Professors Laurence Erussard of the English department and John Vaughn of the Mathematics department will each teach a class from their respective field at the maximumsecurity prison.

The program will follow a normal semester schedule, and the inmates will be held to the same standards as students with the exception of access to office hours and computers. Classes will meet for the standard three hours per week, and inmates will be required to complete final exams.

Incarceration is an expense on both the state and national level. In New York State, 97 percent of prisoners are eventually released. Many of them will be sentenced again in their lifetime. Porter, a Political Science major and Writing Colleagues minor, explained

Post-It With Project Beautiful

By Morgan Gilbard ‘15 Herald Contributor

You don’t need a boyfriend to tell you how pretty you look; according to the Laurel Society and Women’s Collective, that’s what Post-Its are for. The two have teamed up for Hobart and William Smith’s first Project Beautiful, the initiative responsible for the sticky notes acknowledging your overwhelming attractiveness on bathroom mirrors, chalkboards and

doors all over campus.

Inspired by the national Operation Beautiful, HWS’ Project Beautiful aims to boost self-esteem and eliminate negative self-talk.

“Hopefully, we’re making people feel a little stronger and more positive about themselves,” said Laurel Society member Laura Alexander ‘14.

With more optimistic messages popping up every

that inmates who earn college credit are much less likely to go back to prison.

In February 2011, Porter contacted Jim Schechter, the director of the Cornell Prison Program.

Schechter told Porter that the Five Points facility had expressed interest in the Cornell program, but it was geographically out of their reach. Porter also met with Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark D. Gearan and several deans and professors at the Colleges. His hope was to launch a program at HWS based on Cornell’s example.

Porter presented his idea to CoAA, which is responsible for approving new courses and programs.

The committee is made up of ex officio members like the deans and provost, along with others, like Professor DeWayne day around campus, Project Beautiful is certainly impacting William Smith women. “I think that society today is really demanding on women, so the fact that there are people that care enough to do something about it makes me feel better about the whole situation,” said Clover Quigley ‘15.

“We wanted to do something that would make women on campus feel good about themselves and realize the power inside of them,” said Maria Tarduno ‘13, Laurel Society member.

“We wanted to let all women know that they are beautiful just the way they are.”

For more information about Operation Beautiful, visit operationbeautiful. com.

Lucas in the Political Science Department, and representatives from both Hobart and William Smith. The program gained approval.

Several informational meetings were held on campus throughout the spring 2011 semester.

Porter explained that there is a group of about twenty interested students right now.

Involved students will contribute to the organization of the program, act as teaching assistants and help with administrative duties. Any student can volunteer for the program, regardless of his or her major. Porter was also able to get funding from student government, totaling $1,600.

The program has been met with little opposition thus far. “The good publicity will outweigh the costs,” Porter said. He cited the

example of Bard College, which has gained attention from 60 Minutes and The New York Times for a similar program, the Bard Prison Initiative.

Inmates enrolled in the program will have the chance to earn non-degree bearing college credits.

All prisoners are required by the state to complete a General Education Diploma (GED), and now they will be able to further that education.

Upon their release, the inmates will have the opportunity to apply the credits they earn to another institution of higher education.

Porter, who will work for Teach for America after graduating in May, plans to train two HWS students to take over the program when he leaves. “We think it’s in really good hands.”

Interested in Joining CAB? Meetings held on Wednesdays @ 8 p.m.

Located in S t u d e n t Activities (next to the Post Office)

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Opinions Rockin’ the Smith, Just Like Ben Folds

By Annie Mandart ‘14 Herald Contributor On Saturday, Nov. 12, Ben Folds visited Geneva for a sold-out show at the beautiful Smith Opera House. Sponsored by HWS’ Student Activities Office, this event attracted people from different colleges and cities alike.

Ben Folds is known as a “solo alternative rock artist and pianist,” according to the HWS Daily Update.

Formerly the singer and pianist of Ben Folds Five and collaborator in The Bens, Ben is now mainly a solo artist who on occasion works to produce albums with other notable singers. Ben is most famous for songs such as “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” “Zak and Sara,” “Brick” and “Army.” As part of Ben Folds Five, he became famous in 1995, when the group released Ben Folds Five, a self-titled debut album.

Ben’s Geneva concert sparked much hub-bub around campus, as well as some friendly competition,

as performers from each of our three campus singing groups battled one another during the Student Activities-sponsored “The Sing-On.” This event—with a title mimicking the name of Ben’s most recent endeavor as a guest judge on the NBC-produced The Sing Off television series—gave Three Miles Lost (3ML), The Hobartones and Perfect Third a chance to compete for the opening slot at Ben’s concert. With a great set-list and fabulous singers, Three Miles Lost took the win!

On the day of the concert, the women of HWS’ all-girls a cappella group 3ML took the stage in gold, silver and black sequined dresses.

The women started their set with “Dog Days Are Over,” followed by “Bust Your Windows,” “Wagon Wheel,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “How to Love.” Ending their set in a playful and fun mood,

the women filed off stage after a great rendition of Cee Lo Green’s “Forget You.” Soon after, Ben Folds took the stage. Alone with his piano, Ben started the concert with “Jesusland,” “Eddie Walker” and my personal favorite—“Annie Waits.” During his fifth song of the night, the audience completed the opening line of “Effington,” following “If there’s a god, he is laughing at us....” with an excited “...and our football team!”

The concert—boasting a 24-song set-list—continued to provide many opportunities for audience participation and creativity.

During a break between songs 8 and 9, Ben stopped to talk about his position on The Sing Off, and how it has gained him a new following After performing “Zak and Sarah,” Ben brought University of Rochester a cappella group and “Sing-Off” competitors, The Yellow

Jackets, on stage to perform. The all-male group sang a mash-up of “Waivin’ Flag,” “Waka Waka” and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Ben played drums in the background.

After the mash-up, Ben switched back to the piano and kept The Yellow Jackets on stage for a rendition of “You Don’t Know Me”—sans Regina Spektor.

The concert continued with “Landed,” “Luckiest” and “Narcolepsy” among others, performed solely by Ben. Ben closed the concert for the first time with “Army,” before coming back on stage for an encore consisting of “Rockin’ the Suburbs” and “Not the Same.”

Ben gave Geneva just what it needed that night. Sad to see him go, all I have to say is, “Ben, I hope to see you and hear you again soon.”

How To Sur vive Registration

By Laura Alexander ‘14 Herald Contributor It’s 6:59 a.m., Registration Morning.

You’ve picked your classes.

Your shopping cart is full. You’re poised at your computer ready to enroll at precisely 7 a.m. You wait with baited breath and then, the clock moves.

This may be a little dramatic, but it’s probably exactly how most students felt on the morning of their first registration here at the Colleges. The wondering: Will I get the classes I want? The nerves: What if the system crashes? The uncertainty: If I don’t get in to any of my classes, what do I do? We’ve all been there but there is excellent news: You will survive.

Before registration, there are two things every student should do. First, talk with professors. If you’re looking through the course catalog and you find a class that you just have to be in, go the professor’s office hours, introduce yourself and let them know

how interested you are in the class. Professors don’t want a student to miss out on a class that they are extremely passionate about, so talk with them and show how interested you are. As Lindsay Webster ’13 said, “You pay to go here, so decide what means the most to you and figure how to do it. Professors aren’t here to keep you out of classes; they want you to show that you’re passionate and interested in something. Yeah you might be really stressed out, but your professors are here to help. Meet with them and talk with them. Open communication.”

The other essential part to any registration process is having backups.

As a first-year especially, you probably won’t get in to all four of your top picked classes—maybe you’ll get one or two, but that’s ok.

The most important thing to remember is this: Have a Plan B. Your best option is to find classes that correlate

with what you already want to take. For example, English 101 offers four or five sections so you should have two of them in you cart—the one you really would love to be enrolled in and another one that can be your back up. This might be harder for say, a science class. If, for example, you really want to take the Environmental Science class Water, which only has one section, and you get closed out of it, there are other Environmental Science classes to choose from.

You could pick Sustainable Communities, Energy or a class called Environmental Science. There are plenty of other options, but the most important thing to remember for your first registration is that no matter what your first choice class is, you need to have backups.

Amidst all of the chaos and confusion of registration, there are success stories though. “I

A Home Away From Home

By Ali Sana ‘13 Herald Contributor

Nearly three years have gone by since I first came to the United States as a first-year student at Hobart and William Smith. I vividly remember how excited I was when at my home in Islamabad, Pakistan. I first received information about the “Inter-cultural Affairs House” in my colorful Orientation packet.

As I settled into American college life, this House played a very important role in welcoming students from countries as far and diverse as Nepal, Turkey, China, Burma, Honk Kong, Germany, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Israel. The facilities of the House and associated staff together make up

an invaluable resource to students adjusting to a new way of life, in addition to all of the challenges any new student faces; and for them, the Inter-cultural Affairs House is indispensable.

Even so, there are many students who are not aware that the humble white house next to the Scandling Center is anything more than a typical residence or theme house. A friend of mine thought it was a private residence!

It is rightly called the Inter-cultural Affairs House: while it is a welcoming home-away-from-home to a number of students, it is also a place that encourages national students to interact with and get to know their

international peers.

It has always been open to everyone, and is always bustling with activity.

Additionally, the House acts as a “community center” office, staffing student office-assistants throughout the day. Along with a computer lab, the house has a comfortable lounge and sitting room on the first floor.

The Director of Inter-cultural Affairs, Dr. Alejandra Molina, serves the international student body in a variety of ways. In addition to facilitating many unique programs every week, she coordinates virtually all of the many Orientation events planned for HWS’ newest members

got into all my classes on the first try, and was back in bed before 7:30 a.m. It was great!” one William Smith student said about her first registration.

“I didn’t have too hard of a time because I took several courses that required instructor permission prior to registration,” said Kristyna Bronner ’14 of her first-ever registration. “But I just remember hearing screams echoing in the halls of Sherrill as people’s computers froze right at 7 a.m.”

While these stories may be a little out of the ordinary, it’s important to remember a few things as the entire campus heads into the ever stressful period of registration. Talk to professors before you register. They want to help you as much as they can and get you into classes that you’re really interested in. Having back ups is also crucial. You could be the third of the 23rd person

to try to register for a class, so having a Plan B is critical. Finally, never underestimate the power of trying new things. So maybe you couldn’t get into Intro to Media and Society, but that’s OK. Take an art, a theatre or music class instead. It will fulfill a goal, and you’ll be able to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

Most importantly, remember: You might not get into exactly what you want, but if you keep an open mind and maybe try something new, you might surprise yourself and find something you never expected. As Bridget Sakowski ‘14 said, “Registration second semester of freshmen year is extremely frustrating because you end up getting into maybe one of your class, and you have to rearrange your whole schedule. That said, it gets easier sophomore year.”

from abroad, and sees to it that their transition into the fall term of their first year is as smooth as possible.

Last year, the Office of Inter-cultural Affairs hosted a flood-relief fundraising project for Pakistan and an ambitious fundraising response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. And recently, on Oct. 26, the House arranged for an interview with Tempe Newson ‘11, the health promotions administrator for prospective health-care professionals. Earlier in October, it sponsored a tour of Frank Lioyd Wright’s Martin House Complex in Buffalo for those who are interested in architecture and exterior design.

“The target of arranging such talks and trips is to help college students learn more about their interested careers and give them a flavor of what they can do in the field. We try to cater to as many different interests as possible,” said Molina.

The House also hosts

The Writing Table on Monday and Thursday nights, which provides for critical help with essays.

With this in mind, the computer lab was improved over the summer to serve the increasing number of students who visit the House. It has even started its own blog.

“IC means a home away from home for all community members; a place where students, faculty and staff can find a sense of place—some a new and different place to learn and grow,” added Molina.

A fair appraisal of the House’s central importance was made by Franchesca Zenas, who said, “I literally live here, the House gives a great sense of homeyness, and is the best place to be, though there are only certain faces I see here every time. I would like to see more!”

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Arts and Entertainment Fashion Show Models Strut Their Stuff

By Luke Lyons ‘13 Herald Contributor The annual fashion show is set to take place sometime this December and preparations are underway. Modeling auditions were held in the long hallway outside of the Vandervort room on the night of Oct. 26. Serena Holtsinger ‘11 and Gabbi Feigenson ‘13 are in charge of the operations of the fashion show and were ecstatic about the turn out, considering the lack of participants with the first casting call. Because of miscommunication and lack of publicity, barely anyone showed up, making the auditions on Oct. 18 weak.

Designers were also present to determine which models walked best. The designers had to make their decisions on the models’ five-second walk down the hall and a pose. The music the models walked to included such artists like

Lykke Li, Theophilus London and Swedish House Mafia. Two designers, Emma Boehm ‘12 and Katie McLean ‘12, or the self-named “Ultimate Duo,” are designing women’s clothing based on modern European fashion.

“We’re looking for models who can work it,” said McLean. “Our models must have swag.”

Being able to “work it” with a side of some “swag” isn’t easy to do, but the models had confidence. One of the aspiring models, Maddie Drake ‘14, exuded confidence when asked about her feelings pre-catwalk. “I have an adrenaline rush! I’m ready for this because I am a fun and fearless woman.” Drake also brought up a good point about the models that showed up. “There aren’t too many voluptuous women here. I would have like to have seen bigger girls show up.”

Above all else, the fashion show is meant to be fun and that’s why, year after year, faculty and students alike come to watch and have a great time. A lot of work and effort is put into the smooth operation of a fashion show, and the modeling auditions are just a part of this.

But Chryssy Abdul ‘13 found a huge issue with the auditions. “Where are all of the dudes?” she asked. “There needs to be more men doing this.”

Even though the modeling auditions went well with many women taking part, the biggest issue the fashion show faces right now is the lack of male participants. Keep your eyes peeled for emails and fashion show announcements in upcoming weeks.

Geneva Welcomes New Yoga Studio

By Maggie Berany ‘13 Herald Contributor With the holidays and finals right around the corner, it is a great time to start de-stressing at the new yoga studio in town, Studio Renew. Located on Castle Street in downtown Geneva, the studio opened last May, and all of its classes are taught by Margaret Newland, an experienced yoga instructor.

Newland holds a Masters Degree in Human Development from the University of Rochester, a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Cornell University and is a 200-level Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.

She has practiced her yoga as a teacher since 1999 completing Essential Teacher Training and Advanced Teacher Training at Open Sky Yoga and has trained with Judith Lasater, Dr. Robert Svoboda and Arthur Kilmurray who are masters in the field of yoga.

The studio offers a variety of classes—from beginner to the more

advanced. Vinyasa yoga offers more of a workout, involving many different yoga poses flowing from

and breath.

For the athletes on campus, Newland is hoping to create class

one to the next in alignment with the breath. It is more challenging than the other classes. Newland allows 15 minutes at the end of each class where everyone is simply laying and focusing on their body

called Yoga for Athletes, which will help relax and strengthen tired joints and muscles. This class will differ from the other classes because it will include more advanced moves to keep the muscles working while

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relaxing the body. This advanced instructor’s goal is to make all of her students “feel so calm that they can sit in silence for hours.”

There is a 14 person-perclass capacity, but the average class size is anywhere from four to eight people, so it is both an intimate experience and a great way to improve your poses. One class costs $12, and there are a variety of different packages that range from $80 to $180. If you can never make the yoga classes in the field house, Newland’s classes are offered early in the morning and in the evening. There are three classes each day on Monday through Thursday, and there are two classes are offered on Saturday. You can also take private lessons with Newland if you really want to perfect your postures. Mats, towels and water are all provided as well. For more information, visit www.studiorenewyoga.com.

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Arts and Entertainment Ask Doctor Blackwell Have a question that you need answered?

Can’t ask anyone else?

Write me at Herald@hws.edu

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

Dear Dr. Blackwell, Okay, confession time—I like him. A LOT. And honestly, every single person I have come in contact with here seems to notice it, except him.

What is a girl to do? I mean, I want him to know of course, but I am just not too sure how to go about telling him. I know that I am a “big girl” and should just fess up and let him know how I really feel, but as the days go on I find myself worrying more and more about the outcome. What if he doesn’t feel the same way? What if he does feel the same way? I guess the worst thing that could happen at this point is that things get awkward for a few days, and we don’t see as much of each other as we usually do. So what? Ugh, it’s just hard, Lizzy. I wish that guys could figure out what girls are thinking and then they could be the ones to make the first move no matter what. Is that too much to ask for?

Write back soon, Because I Like-Like Him

Dear Because I Like-Like Him, At this point, I think it may be time to tell him, my dear. Talk to this boy, tell him how you feel. If you do not, you will never ever know what you are missing out on. And, as you stated above, although the outcome could go in one of a couple different ways, you really do not have much to lose.

Occasionally in life, you must attempt to be a risk-taker, even though it may not necessarily be in your nature. By not telling the boy what you are feeling, you are simply putting yourself through self-induced misery. Keep dropping hints, as I am sure you are, but try to work towards telling him… or rather showing him your true feelings. As always, communication, honesty and passion are key elements in our relationships with others; do remember this.

Best of Luck, Dr. Blackwell

For HWS Anglophiles: It’s Tea Time In Geneva

By Ellen Harvey ‘12 Campus Happenings Editor

It was an unpleasant, gray Saturday in October. The rain was falling at a stubborn pace, and the last thing I wanted to do was leave the comfort of my own bed. I had made plans, though, and I could not leave my friends in the lurch. Despite the energy-sucking weather, I braved the cold in a very ladylike hat and set out for our destination— Dallywaters, the latest tea house of Geneva.

E n t e r i n g Dallywaters, my mood immediately brightened. Simple yet elegant décor filled the cozy space, reminding me of the Jane Austen BBC marathons I frequently drool over.

I would not have been surprised if Mr. Darcy himself popped in for a quick cup.

As soon as we were seated, I felt

pampered. A wheel of tea leaves was brought out for my friends and me to sample. We were encouraged to spend as much time as we needed smelling the huge variety of eighteen different tea blends. Some of us decided to share a large pot while others had smaller individual teapots, but all of us were given a second cup because, as our hostess remarked, sharing tea is half the fun. My recommendations: Earl Green and Lord William’s Promise.

The hot, mellowing tea was exactly what I needed as the rain continued to pound outdoors. As I sipped, I imagined the feet of snow that will be hitting Geneva this winter and felt grateful that I would have this cozy retreat should I get a bit stir crazy in the dorms. The food would tempt

The Rum Diar y: More Fun With A Bottle of Rum

By Zach Frantz ‘13 Herald Contributor The Rum Diary, starring Johnny Depp, is based on the first novel by Hunter S. Thompson.

The fun of the movie comes from the beautiful imagery of a lost time in Puer to Rico and dialogue that will surprise you with its wit.

The plot moves slowly, and the audience experiences the Puerto Rican culture through a slight twisted and rum-filled lens.

Johnny Depp’s character, Paul Kemp, becomes a freelance writer for a local newspaper and meets a group of publishing outcasts left to rot outside of the continental U.S. during the early 1960’s. The film has a strong, yet unconventional cast. The beautiful female lead, Chenault, is played by Amber Heard, who fits in well with the beautiful beach scenes and festival settings. Her husband, Sanderson, is played

by Aaron Eckhart who fits in surprisingly well as a shady businessman looking to take advantage of the main character’s connection to the newspaper.

While Sanderson tries to convince

Kemp to work for him, Kemp finds himself becoming more and more attracted to Chenault, Sanderson’s wife.

For most of the film, the plot doesn’t drive t h e movie, which i s maybe meant t o reflect the slow paced island lifestyle that Kemp wakes up to in the first scene of the movie. The offbeat way the film delivers the dialogue creates a unique movie experience where the rum drinking and cigarette smoking is more important than getting anything done, which might have you laughing in surprising places.

Overall, the movie might be a tad too long, but you are left with some classic scenes and enough beautiful beach scenery to walk away feeling refreshed. If you’re unsure about whether you want to see this film in the theater or rent it when it comes out on DVD, I might recommend waiting until you can rent it for a cold Geneva night.

Hope House To Host Penguin Plunge

By Kristyna Bronner ‘14 Herald Contributor The third annual Penguin Plunge, sponsored by Hobart and William Smith’s Hope House, will take place on Dec. 9, 2011— the last day of classes for the semester—at the Seneca Lake State Park. The Hope House, a theme house dedicated to raising cancer awareness in and around Geneva, donates the proceeds to Embrace Your Sisters, a breast cancer organization based in Canandaigua. According to Emily Rogowski ‘12, the manager of Hope House, “[Embrace Your Sisters] provides emergency funding to families of those who have been affected by breast cancer. There is a branch in Geneva and a representative has always been able to attend the event.”

Over the past two years, since its start, the Penguin Plunge has raised more than $3,100 for Embrace Your Sisters. Rogowski estimates that there were roughly 150 plungers the first year and 100 plungers last year. This year, Hope House anticipates

increased participation due to the largest first year class to date.

Anyone can take the plunge: students, faculty and staff. “We usually get a big draw from the athletic teams, if I had to pinpoint a substantial group of people,” but she encourages all students to get involved whether it be with a fraternity, an organization, club or just a group of friends.

Look for representatives tabling in the Scandling Center the week after Thanksgiving and the week leading up to the Plunge during lunch and dinner hours. It is only $5 to participate or $5 to sponsor someone else. There will be Penguin Plunge paraphernalia for sale as well as video footage from past plunges coming soon as well.

As to why everyone should “take the Plunge” Rogowski explained, “Participating in the Penguin Plunge will be an influential part of your time as an HWS student. It’s fun, it’s cheap, it’s cold(!) and it’s something you will never forget.”

me back as well. My friend and I shared the Darjeeling Express, which included two delicious sandwiches with curried egg salad and curried hummus (we also had the choice of Chicken Madras). Three pastries came with the dish, including a slice of creamy pumpkin pie, a chocolate cupcake filled with sweet candied pear, and a deliciously rich chocolate truffle. Our hostess informed us that the choice of pastries changes on an almost daily basis.

Four pots of Earl Green Tea later, I was completely satisfied.

The leisurely nature of the meal put my friends and me at ease: the weather no longer concerned

us nor did our school stresses.

We were content to sit and chat and enjoy each other’s company in a way perhaps we Americans do not always have the chance to do.

I say the next time you feel like college is giving you a mental shakedown, take a step back and treat yourself to Dallywaters – at 68 Castle St. In Geneva. Enjoy the ambiance, a great group of friends, and of course some amazing tea! You can take Dallywaters home with you, as well. They sell their own loose leaf tea, teapots, purses, scented soaps, and a variety of tea-centric knickknacks. You will not be disappointed!

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Sports William Smith Soccer Advances To Third Round NCAA Tournament

By Katie Levenstein ‘12 Herald Contributor The Herons soccer team beat both Lancaster Bible and Wheaton (Mass.) this past weekend on Cozzens field during the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament.

This is the fifth consecutive NCAA tournament the team has competed in and the twenty-second overall.

The accomplishments from the tournament reaffirmed the team’s ranking as second in the nation, behind Messiah College.

“The weekend provided a good blending of play and contribution from the entire team as reflected by the stats of those who scored, assisted or just played, particularly on Saturday,” said Aliceann Wilber, the team’s coach.

The Herons scored six goals in the game on Saturday against the Lancaster Chargers. Scorers included Kate Redmond ‘12, Krista Longo ‘15, Whitney Frary ‘13, Madeline Buckley ‘15 and Leslie Carrese ‘12, who earned the team two points. Goalies Amanda Davis ‘12 and Chelsea Dunay ‘12 each blocked one shot on goal.

On Sunday, the William Smith faced Wheaton, and Dineo Mmutla

‘15 scored the single goal of the game in the first half.

The Herons are currently undefeated. “The record,” said David. “Is 18 wins, 0 losses and one tie, a 0-0 game against Mesiah.”

“I don’t think we’ve really wrapped our minds around the ‘undefeated’ part as there has always been—thus far—another game to prepare for; another game to win,” shared Wilber. “The team has been focused on improving from game to game, working to peak at post-season time.”

Davis said that the team has been doing very well this year, and Wilber emphasized the strength of Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications the team dynamic and identified it as perhaps the strongest is the William Smith senior midfielder Jamie Sawyer takes a shot on past three years. “We are definitely goal against Wheaton. oriented around the team and not the individual,” she said. graduated players. “They have a at 11 a.m. Following, Emory will face Despite the approaching good background of big games and Williams at 1:30 p.m. The winning graduation of 10 strong senior national competition,” Wilber said. teams will square off on Sunday at players, the team’s evolving The Herons will advance to the 1 p.m. maturation provides a strong third round of NCAA competition Both Davis and Wilber hope to ground for continued success. this weekend, which will be held at win this weekend. “I subscribe to The core group of underclassmen HWS once again. On Saturday, Nov. the idea that ‘if you expect a lot, you will also step up to fill in for 19, the Herons will play Middlebury get a lot,’” said Wilber.

Coleman, Hearon Named To D3football.com Team Of The Week

By Mackenzie Larsen ‘12 Herald Contributor Hobart first-year defensive end Tyre Coleman and sophomore cornerback Kevin Hearon were named to the D3football.com Team of the Week presented by Scoutware for their role in the Statesmen’s Liberty League Championship clinching 24-10 victory over the University of Rochester this past Saturday. Hobart posted a final conference record of 5-1.

Coleman took over the Division III lead for sacks with three at Rochester, bringing his season total to 12.5. He finished the day with six solo tackles and was credited with two forced fumbles, giving him a Liberty League leading five for the season. Coleman is 1.5 sacks shy of the Hobart single season record of 14 set by David Russell ‘98 in 1996.

Hearon recorded his first two

career interceptions, returning the second 36 yards for a touchdown that sealed the victory over the Yellowjackets.

He also recorded a pass break up and a solo tackle.

The Statesmen (7-1) will be back in action this Saturday, Nov. 19 when they face the seventh-ranked Wesley College (9-1) in the first round of the NCAA Playoffs.

Kickoff is scheduled for noon at Scott D. Miller Stadium in Dover, Del. WEOS.FM (89.7/90.3) will broadcast the game live. Fans can also follow the action online with Live Stats.

Photo courtesy of HWS Athletic Communications

First-year Tyre Coleman and sophomore Kevin Hearon were named to the D3football.com Team of the Week.

Hobart Football

William Smith Soccer

Overall: 7-1 Streak: W1 Next game: Saturday, Nov. 19 at Welsey @ 12 p.m.

Overall: 18-0-1 Streak: W15 Next game: Saturday, Nov. 19 against Middlebury @ 11 a.m.

Hobart Basketball

William Smith Swimming and Diving

Overall: 1-0 Streak: W1 Next game: Saturday, Nov. 19 at Cazenovia @ 12 p.m.

Overall: 2-1 Streak: W1 Next meet: Saturday, Nov. 19 against Cobleskill @ 1 p.m.