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By Marissa YuenMaroon-News Staff

On Friday, February 5, the Col-gate American Heart Association (AHA) Chapter hosted its fifth an-nual Spin Your Heart Out Spin-A-Thon. Classes were held every hour, on the hour from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Huntington Spin Studio. Par-ticipants were encouraged to donate at the door, with all proceeds going toward AHA.

According to junior Andre D’Souza, one of the leaders of the Colgate AHA Chapter, this year’s Spin-A-Thon raised over $750 for heart disease research and public health education.

“I got involved [with] AHA during freshman year. My dad had undergone open heart sur-gery when I was a sophomore in high school and it had a pro-found effect on me, shaping my aspirations and what mattered most to me,” D’Souza said.

Senior Alana Ounan, who has been teaching spinning at Col-gate since Fall 2014, noted the popularity and effectiveness of the event.

“My boss, Christina Turner, reached out to all of the spin

instructors about teaching during the Spin-A-Thon. Everyone was so excited to participate that all of the spots were filled within minutes,” Ounan said. “The Spin-A-Thon has a great dual mission: to raise money and awareness for those living with various heart diseases as well as en-couraging the Colgate and Ham-ilton communities to be aware of their own heart health.”

In addition to improving heart health, participants also entered to win a number of prizes, including a Chipotle gift card. “I stayed for two hours and ended up winning twice through a raffle of bike numbers. I won a water bottle and a beanie,” first-year Tara Hildabrant said.

The Spin-A-Thon also ap-pealed to those new to spin-ning as an exciting way to stay fit. “I did it because I’d never tried spin before and figured this was a perfect opportuni-ty,” Hildabrant said. “I liked spinning more than I thought I would, especially after never having done it before, and I’m actually going to another class this week already.”

Contact Marissa Yuenat myuen@colgate.edu.

Spin-A-Thon Raises Funds for Heart Disease

By Jessica CapwellCommentary Editor

On January 26, roughly 40 se-niors gathered in Bunche House to discuss the current controver-sies surrounding Colgate’s Torch-light ceremony. The conversa-tion was led by senior Samantha Hom, who came up with the idea after hearing student concerns pertaining to the ceremony. Hom is proposing purchasing class sweaters as an alternate and unifying attire option for seniors who do not want to wear a robe during Torchlight.

Torchlight is a long-standing Colgate tradition. On the eve of commencement, the graduating class processes down the hill, each senior wearing a graduation gown and carrying a torch.

Hom originally held an impar-tial attitude toward Torchlight. However, after her Discourses of Whiteness class began to discuss the ceremony Hom realized that not all of her peers felt the same way. Many students felt uncom-fortable with the strong similari-ties between the optics of torch-light and the optics of Ku Klux Klan (KKK) activity—mainly, the combination of a torch and a long gown.

Hom is not the first to feel trou-bled by Torchlight’s possible visual and symbolic implications. In June 2014, a petition was drafted and signed by 31 people — Colgate faculty, staff and students regarding the ceremony.

“The petition asked that Col-gate respectfully alter the tradi-tion of the Torchlight Ceremony,” the petition stated.

Associate Professor of English and Africana and Latin American Studies Kezia Page remembers the

petition as following an Intergroup Dialogue workshop for Colgate fac-ulty and staff to discuss and work through issues of diversity.

“The workshop was an intense and moving experience. Difficult, even,” Page said.

The petition cited several ways in which the signers felt un-comfortable with the ceremony, including the history of KKK organizing in Madison County and historical instances of white supremacy in Colgate’s history, namely George Gavin Richie’s anti-slavery editorial in the Ma-roon-News in 1847 for which he was expelled.

“Among us, students, staff and faculty of color still so often expe-rience racialized microaggressions that mark our campus as far less an inclusive community than we aspire to be,” the petition stated.

A Torchlight committee head-ed by Dean of Students Scott Brown convened after the peti-tion’s circulation to engage in a critical conversation about Torch-light and how members of the Colgate community experience it.

Brown posed the central question of the discussion.

“How do we create a celebratory, unifying experience that’s inclusive for everybody?” Brown asked.

“I had some real questions about the roots of Torchlight,” Page said.

Page and many other members of the committee wanted to know whether or not Colgate’s Torch-light ceremony had been modeled or inspired by KKK rituals. Head of Special Collections and Univer-sity Archivist Sarah Keen notes that there is no historical evidence that confirms Torchlight’s connection to activities performed by the KKK. In her research, Keen found that the Torchlight ceremony didn’t be-

gin until the graduation ceremony of 1930, more than 100 years after the university was founded. At that time, the president of the Alumni Corporation Frank Williams con-vened a committee to discuss revis-ing the commencement schedule, which at the time lasted three days and consisted of a mix of gradua-tion and reunion activities. Upon visiting other east coast schools to observe and experience their graduation exercises, committee members found that torchlight ser-vices were a tradition performed by many other schools in the northeast predating the existence of the KKK.

Despite the fact that the birth of Colgate’s Torchlight ceremony was unconnected with the KKK, Hom believes the ceremony’s inten-tions are irrelevant in the discussion of whether or not its symbols are problematic and should be altered.

“I don’t understand why peo-ple need confirmation of a direct connection to have a problem with it. Isn’t it enough that people in the community can’t watch it and participate in it?” Hom said.

The alumni magazine describes Colgate’s first torchlight service as an illumination of campus in which the graduating class honored the late Frank Williams, Class of 1895, among several of their de-ceased classmates. After processing down the hill, the class president lit a torch and passed the fire along to his classmates, lighting their torch-es one by one before singing the alma mater.

“As the last strains of the song died out, the light of the torches vanished. The touching effectiveness of this ser-vice assures its continuance as a tradi-tional ritual of the seniors each year,” the alumni magazine said.

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Class of 2016 Debates New Traditions for Torchlight

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Lighting up the night: Seniors process down the hill in a Colgate tradition that is currently undergoing a process of revisions.

Just Keep spinning: Colgate students wake up before the sun to raise money for heart disease.

ALL i DO is spin: Spinners stretch in preparation for a hard workout.Ariana Saperstein

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THE BLOTTERCOLGATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

Monday, 2/1

10:29 a.m.: Fire alarm activation at 22 Utica Street was caused by cooking.5:29 p.m.: Residents of Parker Apartments were found in possession of marijuana, a candle and had cov-ered a smoke detector. Case referred for disciplinary process.5:29 p.m.: Residents of Parker Apartments were found to have cov-ered a smoke detector and were in possession of a candle. Case referred for disciplinary process.7:05 p.m.: Fire alarm activation at Townhouse Apartments was caused by cooking.7:10 p.m.: Residents of the Town-house Apartments were found in pos-session of candles. Case referred for disciplinary process.8:19 p.m.: Fire alarm activation at 155 Broad Street was caused by cooking.

Tuesday, 2/2

10:16 a.m.: A student was found to have accumulated an excessive amount of parking fines. Case referred for disciplinary process.10:30 a.m.: Received a report of sexual abuse that occurred on campus.10:57 a.m.: Fire alarm activation at McGregory Hall was caused by dust. 6:08 p.m.: Fire alarm activation at Drake Hall was caused by cooking.

7:34 p.m.: Residents of University Court Apartments were found in possession of marijuana and had been smoking in a residence hall. Case referred for disciplinary process.8:53 p.m.: Campus Safety officers observed a beer tap in the hallway of 22 Utica Street. Case referred for disciplinary process.10:27 p.m.: Residents of 66 Broad Street (Delta Upsilon Fraternity) were found in possession of marijuana, had covered a smoke detector and were in possession of candles. Case referred for disciplinary process.

Wednesday, 2/3

9:22 a.m.: Campus Safety on rou-tine patrol of Frank roundabout observed damage to a one way only sign.6:16 p.m.: Fire alarm activation at Townhouse Apartments was caused by cooking.

Thursday, 2/4

2:07 a.m.: Residents of 92 Broad Street (Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity) were found in possession of marijuana and had been smoking in a residence hall. Case referred for disciplinary process.7:40 a.m.: A custodian reported finding a bullet in Cutten Complex. 10:30 a.m.: Hamilton Police

reported that an underage student was arrested on 1/17/2016 for possession of alcohol and an open container on Lebanon Street. Case referred for disciplinary process.10:31 a.m.: Hamilton Police reported an underage student was arrested on 1/29/2016 for possession of alcohol and an open container on Broad Street. Case referred for disciplinary process.10:33 a.m.: Hamilton Police re-ported an underage student was ar-rested on 1/30/2016 for disorderly conduct for urinating in public on Maple Avenue. Case referred for disciplinary process.11:16 a.m.: Fire alarm activation at the Townhouse Apartments was caused by cooking.11:22 a.m.: Residents of the Town-house Apartments were found in pos-session of a candle. Case referred for disciplinary process.3:06 p.m.: Sherburne Police reported the driver of a university van failed to obey a flag person at School Street and Classic intersection. Case referred for disciplinary process.

Friday, 2/5

12:01 a.m.: Fire alarm activation at 22 Utica Street was caused by a sparkler. Case referred for disciplinary process.12:19 a.m.: Residents of 22 Utica Street were found to have an

unregistered party. Case referred for disciplinary process.1:23 a.m.: Fire alarm activation at Parker Apartments was caused by cooking.1:53 a.m.: Residents of Parker Apartments were found to have cov-ered a smoke detector. Case referred for disciplinary process.8:59 a.m.: Fire alarm activation at Drake Hall was caused by cooking.10:45 a.m.: A student became disor-derly toward Campus Safety officers after being issued a parking ticket at Conant House lot. Case referred for disciplinary process.4:07 p.m.: An underage visitor at Huntington Gym was injured after being hit in the face. A parent was con-tacted, responded and declined further medical assistance.9:37 p.m.: While completing a social host check at 49 Broad Street (Class of 1934 House), Campus Safety ob-served hard liquor in the living room. Case referred for disciplinary process.10:55 p.m.: Underage residents of University Court Apartments were found in possession of alcohol and playing drinking games. Case referred for disciplinary process.

Saturday, 2/6

12:18 a.m.: Residents of Gate House were found in possession of marijuana

and drug paraphernalia. Case referred for disciplinary process.2:05 a.m.: Received a report of an underage intoxicated student at Curtis Hall who passed an al-cohol assessment and escorted to her room by Campus Safety. Case referred for disciplinary process.3:02 a.m.: Received a report of an underage intoxicated stu-dent on Willow Path who was transported to Community Me-morial Hospital by SOMAC ambulance. Case referred for disciplinary process.9:01 a.m.: An officer on rou-tine patrol of 88 Broad Street discovered a broken window.1:11 p.m.: Fire alarm at 80 Broad Street (Bunche House) was caused by a hair straightener.6:54 p.m.: An officer on routine patrol of Andrews Hall discovered damaged ceiling tiles.

Sunday, 2/7

9:33 a.m.: Fire alarm at Newell Apartments was caused by cooking.5:19 p.m.: An ill staff member at Frank Dining Hall was trans-ported to Community Memorial Hospital by SOMAC ambulance.8:34 p.m.: Fire alarm at Shepardson House was caused by cooking.

Continued from A-1.Associate Professor of Sociology Carolyn

Hsu, who was also a member of the Torch-light committee, said the overall feel and experience of Torchlight has changed over the years.

Hsu said the current experience of Torchlight involving rowdy behavior is vastly different than the solemn feel of earlier ceremonies.

“In its current form, it is a celebration of a certain kind of partying involving a lot of alcohol and raucous behavior,” Hsu said.

Brown agreed with Hsu’s view.“Torchlight has been a pretty dynamic

ceremony over time, but the spirit of the ceremony has remained intact,” Brown said.

While some students and alumni enjoy this experience, it can be alienating to oth-ers. Campus climate surveys conducted by faculty in 2003 and 2009 found that many Colgate students felt that not enjoying or en-gaging in party culture made them outsiders who didn’t “belong” at Colgate.

Both Hom and Hsu noted that, in recent years, many students have faced the difficult decision of whether or not to participate in Torchlight.

“I’ve heard from Colgate graduates who said that their families just couldn’t handle coming anywhere near Torchlight. That left the graduates feeling torn and miserable --should they skip Torchlight and stay with their families? Or should they ditch their families and participate in the ritual that ter-rifies the people they love? The message they receive is that they don’t really belong to the Colgate community,” Hsu said.

The Torchlight committee was disbanded and did not continue their conversations this year, but Brown noted the members suggested a number of recommendations about ways to modify Torchlight.

According to Brown, there will be several changes to Torchlight ceremony implement-ed this year. Not only will faculty be invited to join the service, the ceremony will begin at 8 p.m., 30 minutes earlier than past years. Instead of meeting on the Academic Quad, seniors will gather in the chapel to hear from the class marshal, a student speaker, and sing the alma mater.

Many options have been discussed this year regarding changes to attire.

“In the past, students have worn their grad-uation robe during the Torchlight procession; however, we will not dictate that gowns must be worn,” said Vice President and Dean of the College Suzy Nelson in an email to The Colgate Maroon-News. “We support students in engag-ing their peers and discussing alternate attire options for the Torchlight ceremony.”

Brown believes these changes, along with previous modifications greatly reducing the size of the torch, will help create a differ-ent context for the ceremony that puts a stronger emphasis on its original purpose.

For example, Brown describes his first Torchlight ceremony as dean in 2008 as hec-tic and dangerous: people were yelling and throwing their torches at the bonfire from 50 feet away, a surging group of students who had clumped at the bottom of the hill formed a canopy of fire and some students even ran across Broad Street and began lighting fires on their front lawns.

“I was literally running putting out fires with beers,” Brown said.

Members of the Colgate community hold very different opinions regarding whether or not modifications to the ceremony that do not address the two symbols – the torch and the robe – matter much regarding the ulti-mate issue of the ceremony’s inclusiveness.

“Because it’s not necessarily politically correct to say, ‘Oh yeah I know it offends people, let’s carry on,’ one way to be for [Torchlight] in a more nuanced, careful and sensitive way would be to be for it with revisions,” Page said.

Although Brown mentioned his belief that simplifying the conversation to just the cloth-ing and the flame is a bit reductionistic, Hom disagrees. To her, it’s the symbolism of the robe and the torch combined that’s problematic and alienating. Hom came to this conclusion over the course of the fall semester and decided she wanted to try to do something to change it. After brainstorming several ideas to alter the ceremony, she decided modifying the attire would be the most realistic option. Hom came up with a design for class of 2016 sweaters, and researched pricing with several companies.

Hom mentioned an obstacle regarding pricing of the new sweaters, saying that or-dering 782 sweaters, one for each senior, would cost about $40,000 at a price of $50 each. If 200 seniors ordered sweaters, they would cost about $60 each. If seniors wanted to order sweaters individually, they would cost $85 each.

Hom inquired about the possibility of find-ing funds to pay for the sweaters, either from alumni, parents or the administration, but has not had success thus far. The administra-tion has stated that Colgate cannot designate special funds to help subsidize sweaters.

Several students, including senior Rachel Neal, have pointed out that until the outside funding of sweaters becomes a reality, the idea of sweaters as an alternate attire option is not universally unifying.

“Graduation is already an incredibly expensive time. Thus, additional costs like this…may not be an option for some stu-dents, leaving them with the options of be-ing left out of the ceremony, or being very obviously separated from the rest of the community,” Neal wrote in the Class of 2016 Facebook group page.

Hom agrees, which is why she is con-tinuing to search for a way to make an alternate attire option available to all members of the class.

The conversation about attire for this year’s Torchlight ceremony is spread-ing among the senior class, eliciting both support and criticism as well as sparking debates on Facebook.

One senior, Tobias Lescht, was motivat-ed to run for a seat in the SGA senate after reading a conversation of Facebook posts discussing the issue.

“I think there really needs to be an open discussion. A vast majority of people on campus want to keep the torchlight ceremo-ny, [but] they don’t feel comfortable speak-ing out because they’re immediately labeled racist. That’s not constructive… part of free speech is that everyone’s opinions should be valued,” Lescht said.

“I think [the sweater] is a really nice idea. I think that we as a campus have a responsi-bility to take the concerns of members of our

community seriously, and if the imagery of robes and fire evokes fear and senses of dan-ger, then it seems immoral to persist in carry-ing on a tradition that hurts people… I hope that people can find commonalities in human empathy,” senior Julia Yarrington said.

Senior Brett Christensen agreed. “It allows us to keep the community as-

pect of the tradition. Plus, how cool would it be to have a nice Colgate sweater as a keepsake?” Christensen said.

Hom is somewhat disappointed that her idea is causing so much dissonance within the senior class.

“My purpose in this wasn’t to start a divide in the class. My hope was that we would all be unified in a different way. I don’t want this sweater thing to live and die with us – I want it to become a part of Colgate,” Hom said.

SGA President and senior Kegan Thomp-son noted how he thinks that, with funding, the class sweaters could become a power-ful new Colgate tradition, whether they are permanently connected to Torchlight or not.

“It seems that for the foreseeable future, students will have to decide for themselves what they want to wear to Colgate’s Torch-light ceremony. I, however, will be wearing a Colgate class sweater,” Thompson said.

Contact Jessica Capwellat jcapwell@colgate.edu.

Honor Society Hosts Lecture on Non-Linear Science

Colgate Seniors, Professors and Administrators Discussthe Future of the Torchlight Procession

President Obama and Kendrick Lamar: An Odd Pair

By Amanda CiardielloMaroon-News Staff

On Friday, February 5, Colgate’s Aca-demic Honor Society Phi Beta Kappa sponsored a lecture given by Boston University Professor of Physics David K. Campbell entitled “Nonlinear Science: From Paradigms to Practicalities.” As one of the founders of the peer-reviewed journal Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Jour-nal of Nonlinear Science, Campbell is an expert in nonlinear science, a subject that has gained public attention in the last 40 years following the rise of interactive graphics and new analytic methods such as nonlinear stability and high precision measurements of natural phenomena.

To begin his lecture, Campbell provided a more comprehensive definition of nonlinear science.

“Almost every phenomena in nature is ac-tually nonlinear so by definition [nonlinear science] is actually the study of everything,” Campbell said.

More specifically, however, nonlinear science in the mathematical and physi-cal world addresses chaotic motion, self-sustaining oscillations and the failure of superposition found in nature. Camp-bell elaborated on this definition by ex-plaining a vital and familiar nonlinear dynamic system: the human heart. In an interactive demonstration, Campbell presented four images of heartbeats on the screen, each with a distinct pattern of oscillations.

“Which of these images represent a healthy human heart?” Campbell asked the audience.

Two of the images showed consistent, predictable palpitations, both of which, Campbell explained, were representa-tive of heart failure. The image with the most erratic and inconsistent oscillations represented a healthy human heart. As Campbell explained, variability in heart rate is critical to our ability to adapt to different stresses. In fact, we rely on defi-brillators to shock a constant, linear heart rate back into an erratic, chaotic rate. Ul-timately, if the human heart functioned as a linear system, our first exposure to stress would end our lives.

Later in the lecture, Campbell out-lined Ueda Lorenzo’s concept of “strange attractors,” which Campbell explained as a type of motion that never comes back to exactly the same point. Pluto’s chaotic moons represent a natural example of this phenomenon, since they unpredict-ably rotate around their axis in a wobbly and chaotic manner. Campbell suggest-ed that a human living on Pluto would never be able to accurately predict when and in which direction the sun would rise because of the nonlinear orbitals of Pluto’s moons.

Junior Leeza Reyzin attended the lec-ture, and was particularly impressed by Campbell’s discussion of Pluto.

“It’s crazy to think that you would not be able to keep track of the days if you lived on Pluto,” Reyzin said.

Campbell concluded his lecture with a discussion of the practical uses of under-standing solutions – waves that preserve their amplitude, shape, and velocity follow-ing collisions with other waves. Knowledge of these coherent structures have allowed scientists to control pollution in Califor-nia’s Monterey Bay, assisted in cleaning up the Deep Horizon Oil Spill and been used to develop practical fiber cables. Solitons, a self-reinforcing solitary wave, are also fundamental in the physical nature of tsu-namis, the Red Spot of Jupiter, and even waves on a beach.

Junior Emily Foster commented on the

data presented throughout Campbell’s lecture. “Here we have these incredibly com-

plex structures that the general popu-lation has never heard of, and they’re everywhere in nature,” Foster said.

For a rather intimidating subject that most shy away from, Campbell has proven the prevalence, practicality and increasing popularity of nonlinear sci-ence. As Campbell stated in his lecture, further investigation into this study will provide a few answers among many more questions.

Contact Amanda Ciardielloat aciardiello@colgate.edu.

By Zakaria ImessaoudeneMaroon-News Staff

On Wednesday, February 3rd, Associate Professor Michael Jef-fries from Wellesley College and author of Paint the White House Black: Barack Obama and the Meaning of Race in America delivered a presentation spearheading Black History Month. He was invited to speak by Associate Dean of Multicultural Affairs Thomas Cruz-Soto, the Africana, Latin American, Asian American and Native American (ALANA) Cultural Center and Colgate’s Black Student Union. Doctor Jeffries began the keynote presentation by focusing on the significance of the meeting between President Obama and hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar in October 2015.

Doctor Jeffries conveyed the initial tone of the meeting to the audience.

“The early moments of the meeting were reportedly in-tense. Obama broke the silence by asking, ‘Can you believe that we are both sitting in the Oval Office?’” Jeffries said.

This meeting became the basis of Professor Jeffries’s keynote as he explored ideas of success and aspirations, specifically, black success, satisfaction and aspirations in America. He used both President Obama and Kendrick Lamar as vehicles to observe these notions.

“I am most interested in observing how [President Obama and Kendrick Lamar] use their success and their power to engage issues of racism,” Jeffries said.

Jeffries went on to explain how the various facets of racism impact the everyday lives of African Americans, including the hardships they must overcome in order to achieve success.

“From the time we are kids we have to work twice as hard to make half as much,” said Jeffries, explaining that the “American Dream is not a shield against racism for Black folk.”

He also described the sense of collective pride in the com-munities affected by these hardships as joyful when they see one of their own escape this common system.

“Because we know the game is rigged against us, [and] when we do make it all the way to the top, we celebrate it and we claim it,” he said.

Jeffries believes the success others achieve against all odds act as inspiration for the younger generation, particularly the success of notable individuals like President Obama and Kendrick Lamar.

“He [President Obama] made it clear that his rise wasn’t about him, it was about us,” Jeffries said.

Kendrick Lamar was portrayed as an artist who incorporates societal criticisms into his work.

“Why is it that Black Lives Matter protesters chant Kend-rick’s lyrics, rather than Obama’s mantras of hope and change?” questioned Professor Jeffries. Kendrick Lamar’s song “Alright” was made in response to Lamar’s trip to South Africa. Kendrick Lamar’s popularity stems from his emotional appeals against the evils of racism, while Obama’s voice is less strong.

“When Kendrick does critique racism, it is usually a much sharper and angrier critique,” Jeffries said.

“[Lamar’s] critiques are delivered unapologetically and some-times with anger. It’s not that Obama doesn’t show emotion, but that particular emotion, anger, is not one he has chosen to dis-play for whatever reason,” Jeffries said.

The key differences between Obama and Lamar are, as Profes-sor Jeffries says, “how they abuse their success and what they do when the spotlight is on.” However, Professor Jeffries didn’t criticize President Obama, opting instead to provide another perspective.

“Obama has lived through his success with great dignity. I don’t want to understate how important this is and how difficult it has been I imagine, for Obama to carry himself in such a dignified way,” Jeffries said.

Jeffries ended his presentation with an emphasis on what his speech aimed to address. Through his contrasting portrayals of Obama and Lamar, Jeffries delineates how their successes become a source of inspiration within us.

Junior Ashleandra Opoku said she attended the event because the comparison between the two individuals was interesting, as well as the analysis of Lamar’s work. “I like [Lamar’s] album, but I don’t think Lamar is as conscious as people have made him seem, so I like that comparison as well. But also, because I am a J.Cole fan, I think there is this huge worshipping of Kendrick Lamar and his new album as if it’s the only rap album that came out during the year. I think it only became a thing when he was in a Taylor Swift song. He gained a different demographic of people that would listen to him and then he was propped up,” Opoku said.

Sophomore Tasnim Ali was also intrigued by the lecture. “My friends and I always joked about who we’d look up to after

Obama finished his term... So when I heard Michael Jeffries was coming to talk about black aspiration after Obama, I went mostly because I thought he would have an answer, and that I could finally stop dreading the day the Obamas leave the White House,” Ali said.

Contact Zakaria Imessaoudeneat zimessaoudene@colgate.edu.

The STudy of everyThing: Professor David K. Campbell presents on the importance of non-linear science in the mathematical and physical world.

Jazmin Pavon

ClaSS of 2016 SweaTer: A prototype of the proposed class sweater.

Samantha Hom

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Vitalis Discusses Race in the Changing Field of IR

By Sarah ChandlerMaroon-News Staff

The Department of Peace & Conflict Studies (PCON) hosted a lecture on Thursday, February 4 by Robert Vitalis who spoke on the critical role of race in the formation of the discipline of inter-national relations (IR). In his talk titled “White World Order, Black Power Poli-tics: The Birth of American International Relations,” Vitalis, a political science professor at the University of Pennsylva-nia, also discussed the often overlooked contributions of black scholars to IR theory.

Vitalis was introduced by George R. and Myra T. Cooley Professor of Peace & Conflict Studies and Professor of Geor-graphy Dan Monk, who equated Vitalis and his critical analysis to the child who dared to tell the Emperor that he was not clothed in the fable of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

Vitalis opened his talk by discuss-ing how the field of IR has been inher-ently influenced by the issue of race, an argument he further discusses in his recent book, also titled White World Or-der, Black Power Politics: The Birth of American International Relations.

“In the first decades of the 20th centu-ry, in the United States, international re-lations meant race relations,” said Vitalis during his lecture. “The reality is that for professors writing during that time... the units and boundaries were, as they imag-ined back then, biological ones [and not national ones].”

Vitalis argues that the founding argu-ments of this discipline are directly re-lated to the advancement of whites and are therefore rooted in imperialism and racism. In an attempt to enlighten his au-dience about the roots of IR and the bias built into its founding principles and analysis, Vitalis pointed to several pieces of evidence. His research reveals that For-eign Affairs, one of the most prestigious modern IR journals, was originally The Journal of Race Development until it was bought by the Council of Foreign Rela-tions. Vitalis also showed examples of several popular IR textbooks in the early 20th century, which contained chapters dedicated to topics such as the risks of miscegenation, and the dangers that plac-es like Harlem, a center of black commu-nity and culture, represented. Vitalis ex-plained that such ideas have no clear place in modern discussions of IR, but they are still built in; he also acknowledged most people’s general discomfort with his argument.

“That is not how we think about the shape of IR today; but if that’s a surprise to you, I guarantee that the cognitive dis-sonance is greater the deeper one is invest-ed and identifies with IR as a profession,” Vitalis said.

Another important part of his lecture was highlighting the work done by black scholars at Howard University whose scholarly work was overlooked. Vitalis pointed to the work of Alain Locke, Ralph Bunche, Eric Williams and Merze Tate who taught at Howard University, sug-gesting that the Howard School of IR represented the most important center of opposition to racism and the focal point for theoretical alternatives during this time period. These scholars were some of the first to argue that race science was a pseudo-science. And yet, Vitalis points out, these theories of Howard University professors and intellectuals remain “terra incognito” in the field of IR.

At the end of his talk and also during the question and answer session, Vitalis emphasized the need for change in the way scholars discuss and teach IR. He also called for an increased emphasis on interdisciplinary studies in order to share academic viewpoints, information and philosophies and to better question “prac-titioner’s histories,” or histories written by insiders which inherently perpetuate bias.

Senior Jessie Sullivan, a PCON and Middle Eastern studies concentrator, was familiar with Vitalis’ work before she attended the lecture.

“I read Vitalis’s book for a seminar class during these past two weeks and was absolutely riveted by the concept that so many of our most popular majors and concentrations are rooted in racism and imperialism,” Sullivan said. “While I thought it was telling that his book made almost no reference to women, his histor-ic analysis of the work of black scholars in IR is important and very relevant to our institution.”

Senior Jamie Gagliano, an IR and Latin American studies concentrator, also commented on the lecture.

“I expected the focus of the discussion to be more on what theoretical or empiri-cal contribution the Howard school made or could have made to IR theory, but the talk was still very interesting. Vitalis was clearly very animated and excited about his work, which was great to see. Interna-tional Relations has a very particular in-terpretation of its own history, but clearly the discipline draws on deeper roots than we commonly understand,” Gagliano said.

Contact Sarah Chandlerat schandler@colgate.edu.

Dr. Minkoff-Zern Presents New Agrarian VisionBy Emily Mahan

Maroon-News Staff

On Wednesday, February 3, Dr. Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern gave a lecture titled “The New American Farmer: Agrarian Questions, Race, and Immigration.” Dr. Minkoff-Zern is an Assistant Professor of Food Studies in the Department of Pub-lic Health, Food Studies, and Nutrition at Syracuse University. The lecture was sponsored by the Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Affairs and is a part of a series of events exploring and addressing food-related issues.

Dr. Minkoff-Zern has spent years re-searching immigrant farm workers, spe-cifically those who live California. In her initial dissertation research, Dr. Minkoff-Zern identified the serious contradiction that, while these workers spend their lives growing and harvesting crops, most of them do not have secure access to enough food to live healthy lives.

This lecture investigated the condi-tions under which immigrant farmwork-ers in the United States are living and the transition to farm operating and owner-ship, as well as the implications of these transitions for traditional agrarian ques-tions of land and labor.

Sophomore Colleen Dolan comment-ed on the intersectionality of food and racial issues.

“I have been to all the Lampert Institute talks and am interested in possibly pursu-ing food politics as a career. [Dr. Minkoff-Zern’s] talk highlighted the importance of looking at how race is involved in food justice issues,” Donlan said.

The theoretical framework of Dr. Minkoff-Zern’s argument was based on philosopher Karl Kautsky’s agrarian ques-tion: why have small-scale farms persisted in the advent of capitalism?

“Although industrial-style farming might make rational economic sense in terms of class mobility, racial exclusions mean [im-migrant farmers] are limited to a certain form of farming,” Minkoff-Zern said.

She continued her lecture by discuss-ing the viewpoint immigrant farmers have on small-scale cropping systems.

“Many immigrant farmers actually prefer farming over small-scale diverse cropping systems, with limited synthetic inputs and family labor, as this form of farming, although not purely [for] sub-sistence, allows them to reclaim an agrar-ian livelihood, while also earning a cash income,” Minkoff-Zern said.

The majority of the people she inter-viewed remained farmers not simply as a means of supporting themselves, but because the job was deeply ingrained in their sense of identity.

“Transitioning from worker to owner in the United States currently requires fac-ing challenges based on one’s class posi-tion, racial, ethnic and citizenship status,” Minkoff-Zern said.

First-year Jack Bilello also attended the lecture.

“[The talk] opened my eyes to in-justices within the farming community, what is really going on, and where food comes from that I eat every day. It was really interesting,” Bilello said.

Contact Emily Mahanat emahan@colgate.edu.

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For my editor’s column, I would like to write about Chipotle. I think it is important to say if you have not been to a Chipotle that (1) this article probably won’t make much sense to you, and (2) drop this paper and get in a car right now to drive 35 miles to the closest Chipotle in New Hartford.

Chipotle has truly revolutionized the fast-food industry: no longer must we settle with the likes of the Big Mac or Whopper. Instead, we can enjoy a fresh, fully packed burrito made right in front of us. Unfortunately, I was a little late to the Chipotle game; since I went to boarding school and was without a car, my exposure was restricted. The first time I had Chipotle was in eleventh grade when I went on a field trip to Boston with my Shakespearean English class to see a rendition of Hamlet. While I remember nothing about the play, I do remember my Chipotle burrito. On the way home there was a snowstorm so, for what I can assume were safety purposes, we had to get off the road and ended up in the parking lot of a very generic shopping plaza. Since the majority of us were starving, we convinced our teacher to let us grab something to eat from one of the eateries located at this shopping plaza. One of those restaurants was Chipotle.

Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve never really been a big fan of Mexican food; thus, I made my way to the front of the line at Chipotle with great skepticism. While my first order was certainly memorable, I have since modified it to make it much, much better. For those still reading, I am about give you the best advice when it comes ordering food from Chipotle: do not get a burrito, get a bowl. Not only does the bowl have more food in it, but it’s also a cleaner meal. Sure, if you are in a rush, a burrito makes sense; if you have the time, however, you’ve got to go with the bowl.

The key to a successful order is double meat and guacamole. For the bowl especially, the double meat is crucial as it ensures that there is meat in every single bite. Other than that, get whatever you want. If you like beans, get beans. If you like all types of salsa or sour cream, get that as well. Chipotle’s guacamole is also unbelievable and is necessary for any successful order. Chips are important – even more so than the guacamole. I am not sure what exactly makes them special, but they are really salty and the hint of lime makes them absolutely delectable. The chips actually serve a very important purpose: you use them to scoop the contents of the burrito bowl up. Trust me, it makes all of the difference. Every single bite has meat, guacamole and chip. It’s honestly one of my favorite meals.

Chipotle has become so important to me that – without fail – a bunch of my friends and I go every single Friday to get our burrito bowls and chips. It’s not just fast food, it’s a lifestyle. I love Chipotle so much that I am willing to get E.Coli just so I can eat their delicious food.

You just read an article about Chipotle and you’re wondering why I chose to write about Chipotle for my editor’s column. The answer is actually quite simple: the Super Bowl just happened and I just enjoyed a nice burrito bowl from Chipotle. Although Tom Brady and the Patriots were not in this Super Bowl, Chipotle helped me forget that fact as I watched Cam Newton get dismantled by the Broncos.

Contact Dan Martucci at dmartucci@colgate.edu.

An Ode To Chipotle

By Robert C. JohnsonClass of 1994

Living in the land of the Big 12 and SEC and having kids who are starting to think about college, I often find myself having to defend liberal arts universities. Many of our kids’ friends have already decided to head to the University of Texas or Texas A&M, and they aren’t even in high school yet! The idea of a school like Colgate is simply foreign to them.

My wife and I both graduated from Colgate, so we’re clearly fans of its type of education. The things that you learn and experiences that you have at a school like Colgate are simply not repeatable at a large state school. Certainly, these types of schools provide excellent educations, but it’s important to understand the differences and that – for some students – a liberal arts education is a better path.

I realize that by the venue I’m writing this in that I’m preaching to the choir, but I do think you need to be prepared to defend the liberal arts and educate your peers and potential employers.

What makes the liberal arts special?During the course of your career, you will see immense change. No one can predict the future and tell you

what that change will be, but I can definitely guarantee change. Many university programs focus on teaching specific content, and the issue with that is the content will get stale and outdated in a short time period.

Spending four years getting a liberal arts degree will prepare you for a life of change. You will graduate being able to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well in teams.

No, you may not have as much specific sector knowledge as someone who graduated from a specialized program, but you will have the tools to continue learning and adapting over your entire career. You will also graduate with the confidence that you can learn. In a career that is guaranteed to be full of change, your ability to learn new technologies, processes and methodologies will serve you very well.

Employers are looking for this skill set. Speaking as someone who has hired a lot of people for my com-panies over the years, it is very hard to find people with these skills. When I hire someone, I don’t want an automaton who will only do one job – I want people who will think strategically, can communicate well and can solve problems. All of these are core traits of the liberal arts experience.

Occasionally you will have to defend the liberal arts, and this is especially true in your first job interview. Undoubtedly you will get a question similar to “Tell me how your degree in Uruguayan Poetic Prose from the 15th Century has prepared you for a career in industrial sewer treatment” (apologies to both Uruguayan majors and anyone interested in sewer treatment). You should have this answer well prepared and be confident about it. Explain the virtues of your exceptional education and how it has well prepared you. Don’t be afraid to use specific examples of papers you wrote or projects you worked on.

In most cases, unless you are going to remain in education or have a career in a hard science, your under-graduate degree will only have a passing relationship to what you actually end up doing for a living. However, the skills that you learn in a strong liberal arts program will last you the rest of your life and be beneficial in whatever career choices you make.The Alumni Council represents the 32,000 living Colgate alums and is comprised of 56 voting members across all eras, regions and demographics of the alumni body. They meet three times a year on campus to discuss issues with university administrators, staff, faculty, and undergraduates — voicing the views of fellow alumni in an advisory capacity while also promoting engagement between Colgate, current students, and graduates.

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By Andrew RomeoClass of 2016

By Francis MiglioreMaroon-News Staff

Don’t Disregard TrumpA Pragmatic Solution

Borderline Solving Illegal Immigration

What’s Left Being Right

The issue of illegal immigration would be important in any ordinary election. Suffice it to say that this is no ordinary election, and a populist revolt on the left and right have really shaken things up. The inflammatory and reactionary rhetoric from candidates on the right have catapulted immigration issues to the forefront of this election, alongside foreign policy and the economy.

According to the Pew Research Center, there are somewhere between 11 and 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S. Most of them have come here over the past 15 years either fleeing violence in Latin America or seeking a better life. With little doubt, most of these immigrants have contributed to our society, joined the workforce and tried to establish themselves here, just like every other group that came before them.

President Barack Obama’s executive orders have shielded several million people from deportation, mostly parents of children who were born in the U.S. and parents who came here illegally before 2010. It’s only a temporary measure though; executive orders can be struck down by the Supreme Court or countermanded by future presidents. Congress needs to act to create a more permanent solution to America’s illegal immigrant problem.

The ideal solution looks like this: Congress should pass two-tiered immigration reform that of-fers a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants currently in the country. We should apply the United Nations definition of the term “asylum seeker” or “refugee” when considering anyone who came here allegedly fleeing gang violence or the drug wars in their home country. Anyone who meets these definitions should be granted a green card immediately, pending some sort of vetting process.

All illegal immigrants should have a path to citizenship open to them. It would apply only to people who have not committed a felony in their time here; misdemeanors and citations should be excused at the discretion of case officers and the courts. Any man or woman who came here illegally before 2015 should have to pass a citizenship test and pay any back taxes which they have otherwise neglected in the years that they have been here. After that, they should be made citizens.

Rare is the bill that makes it through Congress in its original form, however, which is why law-makers should be prepared to make concessions. These may include increased spending on border security, as well as other means of sealing the border in the future. Provisions requiring all employers to use E-Verify might not be a bad idea either.

The problem with such an idealistic solution is, in a word, reality. Reform can only come as a result of bipartisanship, which has been sorely lacking in Congress lately. In particular, there has been an increasingly vocal wing of the Republican party that is holding reform hostage. I speak not only of Donald Trump but also Senator Ted Cruz, his cohorts, and the citizens they represent who decry anything less than mass deportation as “amnesty.” Even Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican who was part of the bipartisan Gang of Eight in 2013 that tried to pass immigration reform, has been backing away from his handiwork, stating in the debate on January 28 that he was against amnesty.

The Republican solution to our problem with immigration has been to talk of grandiose fantasies of big border walls and deportation. While deportation should be an option if the authorities choose to exercise it, it’s neither practical nor advisable for the millions of people whose only crime has been entering and residing in the country illegally. We need a more practical solution for the future. Demo-crats are moving our country in the right direction by advocating for reform. Half the Republican party has no feasible solution to our problems, and they’re shouting down the half that understands they need to cooperate and compromise to fix our immigration problems.

Our solution to illegal immigration can’t end with President Obama’s executive order. Even if it’s upheld by the Supreme Court, we need something more permanent. Congress needs to recognize this issue can’t be ignored; already our immigration courts are backlogged and need relief. There are so many people here now, living in the shadows, who we should be happy to count as Ameri-can citizens. The only way to truly solve this problem is through reform. Democrats have shown a willingness to step up to the plate. When will Republicans do the same?

Contact Francis Migliore at fmigliore@colgate.edu.

We will build a wall. We will build a wall and it will be the classiest thing you have ever seen. We will keep all future illegal immigrants out and round up and deport all the current ones. And not only that, we won’t even have to pay for it. Such is the immigration plank of the national Republican front-runner. It sounds great, but I just have one simple question for Donald J. Trump – How? In the many months since announcing his candidacy he has not yet provided a sufficient answer.

Although Mr. Trump advocates more of a utopian than bona fide immigration policy, it would be unwise for the rest of the Republican presidential candidates to ignore everything he says about immigration. Yes, the idea that we have enough law enforcement officers, money, and influence over the financials of the Mexican government to institute such plans may be far-fetched, but the philosophy behind Trump’s proposals is one that Republicans should never cease to cling to.

Once one gets past Trump’s sometimes brash immigration rhetoric, a compelling logic can be found. Trump is articulating a grave concern that he and many Americans share in common – the concern that we are no longer a country. The concern that our borders no longer mean anything, and that anybody can just waltz right in without us wanting, or being able to do anything about it. Trump feels this phenomenon not only makes us unsafe, but it also projects a sense of weakness to the rest of the world. And he’s right.

That is why Ohio Governor John Kasich’s comments in Saturday night’s debate about how it is unjust to punish illegal immigrants who have not committed any crimes are so troubling.

With these comments, Kasich completely omitted the fact that coming here illegally is a major crime that deserves punishment. Illegal immigrants are cheaters of the system. The readers of this paper would never agree to the idea that if you got into Colgate with fake grades and SAT scores but did not do anything wrong once you got here that you should not be punished – so why should we run a country like that?

We need to focus more on the ramifications that come with breaking our immigration laws rather than proposing rewards like a pathway to citizenship, which will only end up encouraging such behavior. We also need to use multiple methods to show that we have a strong commitment to securing our border. We should be aggressively pursuing E-Verify and making the fines for hiring illegal immigrants too great for employers to bear. If we make it so illegal immigrants cannot find work here, they will go back to wherever they can find work. Increasing our manpower on the border itself and supplementing it with drones and sensors is also a necessity. We may not be able to erect a physical barrier spanning across our entire southern border, but that does not mean we can’t do a better job of keeping people out.

The final thing that needs to change with regard to our approach to immigration in this country is the leadership that is required to bring it about.

We no longer can afford a President who takes the easy way out, appeasing criminals who come over our borders illegally via measures such as executive amnesty because he feels it is the only option. We no longer need a Senator who claims he was just trying to do anything at all on the issue, that his reform bill wasn’t the best and that he hoped the House could have “made it better.”

What we need is a President who recognizes that immigration reform is as much about principles as it is policy. And while Trump’s policies may be unrealistic, and his tone uncom-fortable, his rationale for why immigration reform is so urgent could not be more correct. Republicans like Rubio and Kasich should take note of Trump’s philosophically driven ap-proach, as laughing him off puts us on the path of having another “appeaser-in-chief” in the White House.

Contact Andrew Romeo at aromeo@colgate.edu.

By Drew WalkerClass of 2017

If you have filled up your car or a friend’s car at a gas station recently you may have noticed it didn’t cost nearly as much to fill up the tank as it usually does – something slightly out of the norm. As of February 8, the average price of a gallon of gas in the United States is $1.73. Due to shipping costs, the price of gas in Hamilton is slightly higher than the national average, but is still about half the price it was two years ago in the winter of 2014. To understand why gas prices have dropped so much and where the price may be in the future, one must look to the source.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Adminis-tration, the price of the average gallon of gas one gets at the pump is a result of four main costs: Crude Oil (65 percent of the cost), state and federal taxes (13 percent), refining costs and profits (10 percent) and distribution and marketing costs (12 percent). The vast majority of the cost of gas stems from the price of crude oil. In

general, the two main indices that are used in the com-modities market as a benchmark for the price of crude oil are West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent Crude. Brent Crude is the most widely used benchmark and re-fers to oil extracted from fields in the North Sea. WTI is used as an American benchmark and refers to oil extracted in the Midwestern United States. In the past two years, both indices have experienced serious volatility. Before the start of the commodity’s decline, Brent Crude peaked at $114.81 per barrel on June, 20 2014. Since then, oil has dropped over 70 percent and reached its lowest price per barrel last month on January 15 at $28.94.

There are a variety of factors at play that have forced the price per barrel of oil lower than we have seen in over 10 years. Much of this price drop consists of simple supply and demand. Due to new oil exploration tech-niques like fracking, United States domestic oil produc-tion has almost doubled. This greater supply of oil has increased competition throughout the world and without the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) cutting their supply, there has been a significant

decrease in price. Unlike OPEC, which is a cartel and can control the supply of oil to inflate or deflate the price of crude oil, American oil producers do not act together and therefore are producing as much oil as they possibly can. Another aspect of the decline in the price of crude oil is the fact that demand in China and the rest of Asia has not met consumption expectations.

Although cheap gas is great for most consumers, it presents a series of issues for both major oil producing companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron and countries like Russia whose economies depend on oil. ExxonMobil and Chevron are just two examples of massive U.S. based oil companies that employ thousands of Americans. With the cost of oil dropping so significantly, these companies are forced to lay employees off. A similar situation is oc-curring in Russia where, along with a variety of political factors, they have seen their economy tumble along with the commodity. As we consider the domestic and inter-national economy in the next few months and years, the price of oil will continue to be an important factor.

Contact Drew Walker at dwalker@colgate.edu.

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The Colgate Maroon-News B-3 CommentaryFebruary 11, 2016

By erin MincerAssistant Commentary Editor

When someone mentions Valentine’s Day I immediately think of sappy love notes, over-stuffed bears and a nauseating amount of chocolate hearts. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you want to hang with your friends or just pamper yourself, here are five options for your Valentine’s Day weekend (all on a college student’s budget!).

Pamper yourself. Nothing feels better than hitting the snooze button as many times as you desire especially after a long, stressful week. Who cares if it’s Valentine’s Day (or the weekend for that matter)? We all know how Hamilton weather is in mid-February, so why bother brav-ing the cold when you have everything you need right in your dorm room? Comfy pajamas, Netflix and Slices delivery, anyone?

Have the ultimate girl’s weekend. Break out your favorite nail polish, blast Adele’s new album (you know you love it) and prepare for the best Galentine’s Day ever. Just remember to buy enough wine to get you and your closest friends through the mas-sive rom-com marathon that is going to occur. Cue The Notebook: “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.”

Spend quality time with your significant other. Even though (technically) you should show your better half that you love them all 365 days a year, Valentine’s Day is a great time to do something a little different, spice it up. It doesn’t have to be anything big: grab food at the Eatery, see a movie downtown, take a stroll in the Field of Dreams. Perhaps the best present you can give your boo is some of your undivided, tech-free attention. Well either that or the Kate Spade wallet you’ve been eyeing (wink, wink).

See The Vagina Monologues. In all honesty, what could be better than supporting your fel-low classmates while watching a performance focused on all things related to the female repro-ductive system? The production is presented by Sisters Of the Round Table and all proceeds will go to Victims of Violence, which is a local organization that supports survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Catch the show Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. or Sunday at 2 p.m. in Donovan’s Pub. Maybe after the show is finished you’ll even have time to…

Live it up on the town. Do you know what sounds like a great option if all else fails? The Jug. Just prepare yourself; Saturday, February 13 has the potential to bring out the worst (or sloppiest) in people.

No matter what option you pick, just remember to stick to the wise words of J. Biebs and first and foremost always “love yourself.” Happy Valentine’s Day, Colgate. Treat yourself, you deserve it.

Contact Erin Mincer at emincer@colgate.edu.

By Sara ReeseClass of 2016

Each spring, Colgate participates in Recyclemania, an eight-week recycling and waste reduction competition. Recyclemania is a national competition, but the Colgate Office of Sustainability de-signs the program to be a competition within Colgate itself. With Colgate’s rural campus in mind, the activities include increasing the weight of recyclables and decreasing the weight of trash.

Unfortunately, Colgate is up against a dramatic increase in the amount of trash being taken to the Madison County Landfill. According to Director of Sustainability John Pumilio, Colgate sent over 10,000 more pounds of trash to the landfill in one week than it did in that same week last year. For reference, that’s like sending an extra ten grand pianos to the landfill every week. And that increase isn’t just an anomaly – it’s a consistent trend that was seen over the fall semester. In September 2015, 94 tons of trash were sent to the landfill compared to 75 tons in September 2014.

So what might be causing this increase in trash sent to the landfill, and how can we as students work to decrease our impact? One big source is food waste. Frank Dining Hall is now open 24 hours a day and the Hieber Café and Coop continue to serve high volumes of food, so the amount of food waste going to the landfill is inevitably higher. Chartwells is working to raise awareness about the issue of food waste through the development of a Clean Plate Initiative.

As students, it is important to recognize the proper disposal method for many food containers on campus, since how we dispose of what we use everyday directly impacts how much we recycle and how much we send to the landfill. Much of the packaging in the Coop is compostable and should be thrown away, but things like Chobani containers can actually be recycled after a quick rinse of water to get the remaining yogurt out. However, if you don’t rinse out the remaining yogurt, the entire stream of recyclables may be contaminated and many pounds of potential recy-clables will have to be put in the landfill. Educating yourself on what can and cannot be recycled and learning how to recycle properly are vital to Colgate’s success during and beyond Recyclemania.

Senior Mallory Hart has been working to improve the state of recycling at the townhouses, which will help increase recycling and decrease trash. Senior townhouse resident Jack Conley says the current recycling system at the townhouses is confusing and unclear – he often finds himself unsure of where to put certain recyclables and wishes for more organization with the process.

Despite the lack of organization and clarity, Hart believes that recycling sheds at the townhouses can be turned around with just a few changes, like increasing signage both in the sheds and in the townhouses to make it more clear what can and cannot be recycled and where it should go and providing resi-dents with additional recycling bins. Hart believes making the recycling sheds a more inviting place will increase the likelihood that residents will recycle by educating them and giving them the tools to do so.

An increased mindfulness combined with initiatives like Hart’s will help contribute to a success-ful Recyclemania competition. Climate change is among today’s most pressing issues, evidenced by huge international decisions made at COP 21 in December and Colgate’s 2019 commitment to carbon neutrality. With minimal effort like using a reusable water bottle and putting cans in the recycling bin we as students can make choices that reduce Colgate’s environmental impact here in Madison County, ultimately improving ourselves, our community and our environment.

Contact Sara Reese at sreese@colgate.edu.

By Amy BalmuthCommentary Editor

Romantic relationships in college, like strong philo-sophical arguments, are about proof (and frequently, se-mantics). Both parties participate in a metaphorical tug-of-war for proof that the like-like is mutual. The evidence can be as subtle as the punctuation that turns “u up” into “Hey! Are you still awake? I miss your great personality,”or as concrete and expensive as three Cartier Love bracelets. In the month of February, there are valentines.

I have recieved four formal valentines in my life, the first of which was in email format (curse the twenty-first century). It was in fourth grade and it had been pajama day at school. I wore boys’ medi-um-sized pajama pants printed with the Nintendo

Wii logo and one of my dad’s Chicago Bears t-shirts in a very roomy men’s XL. The look was accessorized with slippers made to look like sneakers and my passion for irony in a culture where it could not be understood: middle school.

The school day was pretty uneventful. In the morning I had pocketed some class-wide valentines and scored some free chocolate, but when I checked my mailbox for a card from that special someone, the box was empty. My emotions went from neutral to furious in a single beat of cupid’s wings. We had an arrangement! Perhaps it was a relationship of conve-nience, as all of our friends had too been paired up, but that didn’t mean he shouldn’t hold up his side of the bargain: a card for me on Valentine’s Day, perhaps sweethearts for the symbolic gesture despite their abhorrent taste. Eying my friends’ cards enviously, I struggled to understand why exactly my beau hadn’t come through. I was disappointed the day had been such a bust and walked home in a huff, already looking like I had given up on life at the ripe old age of nine as a result of my ill-fitting ensemble.

An hour later, I checked the family Dell Windows desktop to see an email pop up that read: “Hey, Amy. Sorry I forgot to send you a Valentine’s Day card. Happy Valentines Day! I thought your PJs were cool. Sebi.” I beamed at the 12-point Sans Serif font on the screen. Sure, the message was sent to my parents’ email account, but it was there, in black and white: “Happy Valentines Day!”

Valentine’s Day is mostly expectations riddled with disappointment, because emotions are hard to convey through a Hallmark card. Just like PJ-clad middle school me, everyone has their particular idea about what true love should look like – ideas which rarely match up to those of the person of their affection. In college, not just Colgate in particular, people focus on bettering themselves in a way that distracts from showing affection towards others. What was easy in middle school (a Snoopy card with the sweetheart “LET’S READ” attached) sud-denly comes less naturally, though it might only take a holiday represented by a fat baby to bring it all back.

Contact Amy Balmuth at abalmuth@colgate.edu.

it’s about us, it’s about trust: Tell your crush “JA RULE” this Valentine’s Day.

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By Jeremy GarsonClass of 2017

People who advocate for The Vagina Monologues are sending a bad message. They stand on the graves of sexual and domestic abuse victims in order to advance a political agenda. This is wrong. The play also suggests a crude message that women are an extension of their genitalia and nothing more. While it may have been written with the intention of empowering women, the production that occurs on college campuses across the country every year bizarrely thwarts these efforts by re-ducing women to vaginas. My mother trained and worked as a speech pathologist before dedicating her life to raising me and my four brothers. She empowered her mind with education.

Most, if not all, people will attend this play with good intentions. As an American, free speech is an important value to me, so I am excited that the actresses will have a chance to spread their message. I, too, have every right to encourage people not to go because I think the play perpetu-ates a narrative of helplessness that is uncharacteristic of the strong females I know. The play also demonizes men, which escalates, instead of reduces, tensions between genders.

The worst thing that The Vagina Monologues does is masquerade as a feminist voice. It beguiles women into supporting its prose because it supposedly identifies with their cause. It does not identify with their cause. It hinders feminism and pushes it backwards. Colgate, and others who put on the play, are capable of raising money and recognizing sexual and domestic abuse in an appropriate way that empowers the totality of women.

The bottom line is that some people will disagree with me not on the basis of facts, but by taking the stance of a bully. They will label me as sexist for expressing my stance. They will not, however, be able to show how my stance is sexist in intent – because it is not. Women and men alike are deceived by this play into thinking that it rebukes rape and sexual violence. This is anything but the case.

The original text of this play included a scene by the author in which a woman seduces an adolescent girl with alcohol and this was not labeled as rape, but instead celebrated as empow-erment. This scene, titled “The Little Coochie Snorcher that Could,” has since been edited by author Eve Ensler to remove some of the more controversial elements of the scene; but one must question the double standards she laced into the original work.

There are alternative ways to raise money for sexual and domestic abuse that do not ironi-cally contradict feminist agendas. The reality is that women, like men, are a sum of their entire experiences. They are not reducible to a purely sexual dimension like this play unfortunately would have you think. Finally, standing on the graves of sexual and domestic abuse victims in order to promote a political agenda is wrong, sad and disrespectful to victims.

Contact Jeremy Garson at jgarson@colgate.edu.

Is The Vagina Monologues anAnti-Feminist Play?

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By Karrie SpychalskiMaroon-News Staff

Students gathered in Brehmer Theater at the Dana Arts Center on Friday, February 5, to experience a lecture and demonstration on hip hop created by Duane Lee Holland. Sponsored by the Challenges of Modernity Program, this performance challenged at-tendees to think about the performance in regard to race and artistic expression.

This event was all about participatory energy. If the audience was particularly moved by something, they were encouraged to let the performers know by yelling out and clapping. Holland wanted the audience to be part of a conversation through art.

Holland has been a part of several well-known dance companies, taught at various universities and performed on Broadway. He spoke about the inclusivity of hip hop.

“Hip hop is a community. You have to participate,” Holland said.

He then asked for audience suggestions about what hip hop is. Responses ranged from “revolutionary” to “urban.” However, Holland had a different view.

“The word hip hop means a knowledge-able mover of a knowledgeable movement,” Holland said.

Holland portrayed hip hop’s origin as a time for people to come together, vibe to-gether and heal each other. He broke down several misconceptions. First, he addressed the fact that there is no such thing as pop-locking, as one can either be popping or locking. Then he explained that there is no such thing as “break dancing,” which was simply a term invented by journalists. It is actually called breaking, and those who have mastered these movements are called

“breakers.” Holland wanted to show that hip hop is composed of specific moves to specific rhythm. It is an evolution of tra-ditional African practices. Unfortunately, when people choreograph hip hop, they don’t stay true to the actual technique of the specific moves. Holland believes that when choreographing, one should not just mindlessly move, but should rather move meaningfully.

For those who had never thought of hip hop in the way Holland described it, at-tending the event proved to be beneficial and engaging.

“I really enjoyed … learning the history behind [hip hop]. I definitely left knowing a lot more than when I came in,” first-year Gizem Dursuk said.

Holland was excited to invite the dance group DDT onto the stage for the demonstration portion of his talk. The

group had been working with him over the course of the week. He emphasized the fact that the majority of their choreography was all hip-hop movement. The dancers really enjoyed their time with Holland.

“Working with [Holland] was the best part of my week. He challenges us as danc-ers to not only manipulate the moves we al-ready know but also to understand the the-ory and origin about those moves,” first-year and DDT member D’Jonita Cottrell said.

Overall, Holland’s wish that the event create a dialogue and inform people of the true nature of hip-hop was fulfilled.

“I hope you were able to have a different experience of hip hop and that you can use this info as a way to create a dialogue as a part of your civic duty,” Holland said.

Contact Karrie Spychalski at kspychalski@colgate.edu.

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Cooking 101 Class

Frank Dining Hall’s very own Chef Lateef will be hosting a cooking class at Donovan’s Pub on Thursday, Feb-ruary 11 at 12:10 p.m. Learn how to make a meal using chocolate and other delicacies! In order to attend, contact diningservices@colgate.edu.

Hot CHoColate Handout

Prepare for the cold weekend with some steaming cups of hot choco-late served on the Quad on Friday, February 12 from 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Friday nigHt Film series: tHe invader

This dark film about an African man named Amadou who finds him-self exploited by traffickers will be playing in Golden Auditorium on Friday, February 12 at 5 p.m. The dramatic ups and downs of this film make it worth viewing.

Communitas: almanaC danCe CirCus tHeatre

The Almanac Dance Circus Theatre will be performing an interpre-tive dance about the founding of civili-zation on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in Brehmer Theater of Dana Arts Cen-ter. Witness the performers tumbling, falling, climbing and moving to tell the beautiful story of life as we know it being born.

Broad street BeHind tHe Beat

This bi-annual jazz performance will continue its reign at the Palace Theatre on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. See local musicians and students play some smooth jazz.

tHe vagina monologues

This world renowned play is a collection of monologues designed to raise awareness about women’s issues. This year, the monologues will be per-formed in Donovan’s Pub, on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Suggested donations of $5 will go toward Victims of Violence, a local organization that supports sexual and domestic abuse victims.

alternative Cinema: tomonari nisHikaWa

Filmmaker Tomonari Nishikawa will be at Colgate on Tuesday, Febru-ary 16 at 7 p.m. for a screening of his films. They focus in on the process of making art, and have been featured in multiple international film festivals.

Contact Alessandra Aielloat aaiello@colgate.edu.

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By Allegra PadulaMaroon-News Staff

Senior Ranissa Adityavarman has made her Colgate experience one to remember, and one worth capturing on film.

An International Relations and Econom-ics concentrator, Adityavarman knew what she wanted to study early on. It was Colgate’s strong alumni network, though, that led her to make her choice.

Although she now serves as the president of Konosioni, Colgate’s Senior Honor Society, Adityavarman made an impact as early as her first year here.

“I’m still heavily involved in the Student Government Association (SGA). I began first semester of my first year, starting off as senator; now I’m Chief of Staff,” Adityavarman said.

In addition to contributing leadership skills to fundraise within Gamma Phi Beta soror-ity, Adityavarman has served on the University Student Conduct board, tutored for the Utica Refugee Tutoring program and worked in the Dean’s Office.

Adityavarman’s travels and accomplishments abroad have extended her Colgate experience off campus.

“This past summer, I volunteered at a health clinic teaching English in Bali, Indone-sia. The prior summer, I went on an extended study in South Africa, worked at a nonprofit in New York City and worked at an Indone-sian consulate. And studying abroad in Ge-neva was incredible. You not only travel, but you study and work there, so it was a unique experience that has shaped my Colgate years,” Adityavarman said.

Adityavarman is a firm believer in taking time to appreciate the beautiful things life has to offer.

“Sometimes the drive to Hamilton Hill to watch the sunset with friends is just as important as a quiz grade,” Adityavarman said.

As she reflects on her past four years at Colgate, Adityavarman likes to think of her college experience as something out of a well-crafted movie.

“That all nighter at Case is a beautiful thing in the context of your life and story. You won’t remember the pain of your all-nighters in Case, but you’ll remember the people you shared them with. ” Adityavarman said.

In the next chapter of her life, Adityavarman hopes to be “happy, healthy and advocating for people who otherwise can’t, whether through law, government or diplomacy.”

“Make your Colgate movie interesting. Make your character do new things, and really appreciate every moment that you have here, because it’s the only way that you’ll be able to look back on your experience and say, ‘what a wonderful plot I’ve had,’” Adityavarman said.

By Peighton McRobieMaroon-News Staff

Like most moms, mine prides herself in discovering the next coolest thing – especially when it comes to art. I assumed our drive to an art park in Cazenovia would be yet another outing to entertain her obsession with convincing me that she is, in fact, “hip.” But as we drove off Route 20 onto Stone Quarry Road, the scenery convinced me this wasn’t your average trendy art exhibit. Rusted metal sculptures interrupted the smooth, grassy hills that were illuminated by the dark November sky. As we drove through the park’s designated entrance we found no ticket office and no employees concerned about any kind of payment or donation. The system seemed to rest upon a kind of mysterious administration. My mom and I got out of the car to find no one else in sight. This wasn’t your average childhood park; this was the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park.

The story goes that in 1950, Dorothy and Bob Riester were looking to build a summer home overlooking the Cazenovia and Oneida lakes. With each year, the Riesters added to their initial 23 acre purchase, which now stretches more than 104 acres. Inspired by her own passion for art, Dorothy Riester wanted to make her beautiful property a home for local artists like herself; thus, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park was born.

Since its inception in 1991, the art park has dedicated itself to “providing a unique environment for the showcasing of art by emerging and established artists,” according to the park’s website. Now, more than 100 sculptures of all sizes and mediums inhabit the park’s 104 acres. It features four miles of walkable trails that take you through miniature forests and grassy hills. Down one path, you’ll find circular steel signs that read “seep” in orange capital letters. Another path will lead you to a white wire door frame that looks as if it has been two-dimensionally drawn against a

backdrop of leafless trees. One can only gawk at this juxtaposition of the manufactured with the natural.

In 2011, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park was recognized as #2 in National Geographic’s “Top Ten Sculpture Parks and Trails” in Secret Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Best Hidden Travel Gems. It is, as the park’s website calls it, “both a museum and a landscape,” an attitude which is a part of a larger movement within the art community which speaks to concerns about the environment, climate change and sustainability.

“Stacks,” an installation designed and crafted by Cazenovia local David Harper, successfully communicates these messages. “Stacks” sits on the side of a grassy hill on the backside of the park. In order to reach the piece itself, I first had to cross the threshold of an empty doorframe that read “The Garden of Reading.” Three broken down bookshelves sat on the other side of the door, mimicking the scene of an abandoned library. I felt a lingering intimacy as I recognized the titles of withered and torn books. Adding to this feeling was the sight of wooden benches situated in a circle as if children had once gathered there to read. Despite my mom being the only person in sight, the longer I stayed there, the more unwelcome I felt. This same kind of discomfort is unavoidable as you explore the park. Undesirable as that sounds, this discomfort forces you to acknowledge the role that nature plays in contributing to the beauty of each sculpture. For Colgate students looking to take a walk on the wild (and artistic) side, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park is the perfect place to do so.

Contact Peighton McRobieat pmcrobie@colgate.edu.

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Colgate Students Together

By Wil StowersMaroon-News Staff

1. “Work” by Rihanna feat. DrakeLiterally, we (I) have been waiting on this album forever. Although it is my personal opinion that tour dates should follow album releases instead of the reverse, Rihanna’s album was well worth it. This track, the most popular on the album, earns the top spot on this list. Don’t believe me? Give it a listen! 2. “Ophelia” by The LumineersThe Lumi-who? This track instantly brings back some great memories that were made listening to their work. This song is no exception – go make some memories, Raiders (and use this as your soundtrack!).

3. “On My Way Up” by ConroATTENTION All Broad Street DJs: Add this to your party playlist! I’m having an extremely hard time keeping it cool while listening to this song, but being cool is probably overrated.

4. “The Broken” by 3 Doors DownIf you haven’t noticed, I’m a pretty big alternative rock fan. 3DD is no exception to that rule. And this track is no exception to that non-existent exception.

5. “Reminder” by ModeratI don’t use the term indie lightly, because most songs these days are only semi-indie. This is not one of those songs.

6. “Prayers/Triangles” by Deftones Although not quite heavy metal, I definitely had to turn the volume down from 11 when I listened to this. But I’m a big fan of the screaming. Big fan.

7. “Human Ceremony” by Sunflower Bean You can probably guess what this track sounds like based off of the band’s name. Listening to this is definitely, well, a ceremony.

8. “29” by Run River NorthRRN is the band that Boys Like Girls wanted to be, but never quite became. The words of an ex-crush haunt this song, just like they probably haunt your life. Sorry.

9. “Once In A While” by Timeflies Move over, Bieber. Here is someone with some real talent who makes actual music. No offense, of course.

10. “Pool” by Porches Don’t look at this song if you’re looking for something fast paced. If you’re tired of fast paced, however, and are looking for a break, I would definitely recommend this.

11. “Something New’” by Zendaya feat. Chris BrownTry something new, folks. Although this really isn’t all that new. In all fairness, Zendaya is exactly 13 days older than me, and 13 is our lucky number here, so I guess I’m a fan.

12. “Summer Sixteen” by DrakeThe Canadian rapper does it again. I’m not an expert on his genre so I’ll refrain from extensive commentary, but if I liked it, you probably will too.

13. “Adventure of a Lifetime” by ColdplayComing off a lackluster Super Bowl halftime show, their new track kind of makes up for it. Kind of. Contact Wil Stowers at wstowers@colgate.edu.

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staCks on staCks on staCks: The stacks at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park exude an eerie feeling of a deserted library. A lot of the works featured at the park are incorporated in the natural environment.

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By Stacy SilnikMaroon-News Staff

This past Friday, February 5, Colgate University’s Friday Night Film Series presented Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film, A Clockwork Orange. This particular film screening was co-sponsored by the Colgate Film Society. The film brought together a small group of people of all class years into Golden Auditorium. A Clockwork Orange is a well-known cult classic that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for more than forty years. The film was based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, which was published in 1962.

Kubrick’s film follows the story of a teenage boy named Alex, who leads his gang of four as they commit terrible acts of violence. The beginning of the film is

filled with graphic scenes of violence and rape, setting the tone for the first half of the film. Through Alex’s narration, the audience gains insight into his sick and twisted enjoyment as he commits these violent crimes. Alex eventually ends up in prison for murdering a woman dur-ing one of his barbaric rampages. After a few years of incarceration, he is cho-sen to receive a new experimental treat-ment, called the Ludovico Technique, which has the ability to permanently reform criminals.

A Clockwork Orange is a very artistic film that uses shocking images to portray themes such as morality and the use of psychology. The film questions whether someone’s character can ever be changed, as Alex reverts to his previous tendencies post-treatment. The movie

could also be seen as a commentary on the state of our prisons, which do little to permanently reform the criminals within their walls.

This film has sparked discussion throughout the years because of its portrayal of extremely graphic violence. It was prohibited in the United Kingdom for 27 years, making it nearly impossible to view inside the country. A few violent in-cidents in the U.K. were rumored to have been inspired by the film. Despite the con-troversy, it has received overwhelmingly positive reviews.

“The movie was very intriguing. It offered a unique perspective that I had not originally thought of before,” first-year Alex Kappler said.

“I felt like A Clockwork Orange was an extremely intriguing film because it discussed the very controversial issues of rape, crime and murder in a futuristic and fantasy-like setting. Ultimately, though, the film shows how the main character, despite treatment from the state, ends up being the same person. This raises the question of whether or not prison or any current form of treatment to cure bad people is really effective or if we need to consider new methods,” first-year Patrick Matulka said.

Overall, A Clockwork Orange is a very complex, artistic film that has a much deeper meaning than what is seen on the surface. This film is sure to stay with you years after you have watched it.

Contact Stacy Silnikat ssilnik@colgate.edu.

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HiP HoP Holland: Holland’s performances work to challenge notions of race and artistic expression in hip hop.

a violent man: Alex, the protagonist of the film, was imprisoned for various barbaric rampages.

The Colgate Maroon-News February 11, 2016C-3 Arts & Features

By Evan Caltavuturo Assistant News Editor

On the evening of February 2, filmmaker John Scott came to Colgate to speak to students, faculty and community members in Golden Auditorium about his new “cinepoems” covering the poet Elizabeth Bishop and her works. Mr. Scott is an As-sociate Professor of Media Arts at Ithaca College, a close upstate institution only 45 minutes away from Colgate. His cinepoems are basically visual adaptations of Bish-op’s poems read aloud. They manifest themselves visually in Scott’s short films that included “First Death in Nova Scotia,” “Sandpiper,” “One Art” and “In The Waiting Room.” Mr. Scott told his audience that his cinepoems work to present memory as something that can reveal and obscure the truth.

Four of Scott’s films were screened that night. A particularly notable short film was “Sandpiper.” Scott explained to the audience the poem is believed to be Bishop’s attempt to describe her by comparing the behavior of the sandpiper bird to that of her own. The film depicted a bird running on the beach frantically past waves looking for something in the sand. Scott utilizes drawn animation to depict the sandpiper and also makes use of a very soothing alternation between fast and short cuts in this film. In a post-screening Q&A, Scott elaborated on his stylistic choices.

“‘Sandpiper’ reflects the behavior of Bishop in many ways. It highlights the chaos and serenity in her life as well as her frantic search for fulfillment,” Scott said.

“In The Waiting Room” was also very intriguing short film. Scott explained that this cinepoem explored Bishop’s feelings of difference, essentially her lesbianism. Bishop is seen falling into an alternate universe, where she feels more at home than the oppressive one of which she expecteded to be a part.

Junior Angel Maldonado, who attended the screening, enjoyed the poems and liked Scott’s filmmaking style.

“The idea of a cinepoem was one I’ve never heard of and I admit that it is definitely a very hard one to execute,” Maldonado said.

Junior Kris Pfister also liked Scott’s execution of a difficult and somewhat novel concept of combining a poem and film into one.

“I liked the approach he was taking. I also think that it was difficult to combine these two forms of media that aren’t typically combined,” Pfister said.

While there was a fair share of positive responses to Scott’s cinepoems, many believed his style to be rudimentary and not very cohesive. There were a few members of the audience who openly admitted their dislike for Scott’s work. Scott emphasized the fact that these particular works were not yet complete and would be streamlined together into a single film with a narrative structure and timeline. Nonetheless, the majority seemed excited by Scott’s revolutionary idea of a cinepoem.

This lecture and screening was a part of the semester-long “Alternative Cinema Screenings.” These screenings cover a wide range of experimental and avant-garde

film that strays from the mainstream and are are organized by Visiting Professor of Art and Art History Mary Helena Clark and Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Wenhua Shi. The Alternative Cinema Screenings occur every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Next week’s Alternative Cinema screening will feature filmmaker Tomonari Nishikawa in person, accompanied by screenings of his short films that document the artistic process.

Contact Evan Caltavuturoat ecaltavuturo@colgate.edu.

Visual Adaptations of Elizabeth Bishop’s Work Explores Memory

Evan Caltavuturo

Sitting in the waiting room: This still from John Scott’s cinepoem, “The Waiting Room,” displays some of the stylistic choices of the director.

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Women’s Ice Hockey Goes 1-1 On WeekendBob Cornell

By Victoria HoltMaroon-News Staff

The Colgate women’s ice hockey team was back on its home turf as it took on the Princeton Tigers Friday evening at Starr Rink for the annual Autism Awareness game. The following afternoon they hosted the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Though the Raiders fell to the Tigers on Friday night, they were able to recover on Saturday, notching another win under their belts by defeating Quinnipiac, who currently sits atop the ECAC. At the conclusion of the weekend, Colgate’s record stood at 17-6-7, and their ECAC record moved to 9-4-5.

During Friday night’s matchup, both teams came out with fervor in the hope of bringing a victory. The game got off the ground quickly when sophomore forward and captain Annika Zalewski scored for Colgate in the third minute, thanks to an assist from first-year forwards Jessie Eldridge and Shae Labbe. However, the Tigers

quickly caught up just two minutes later when first-year forward Karlie Lund was able to put the visiting team on the board. In the tenth minute of the first period, Princeton surged into the lead when junior forward Fiona McKenna and junior defender Kelsey Koelzer assisted first-year forward Keiko DeClerck in the team’s second goal of the game. Although Colgate had two power play op-portunities throughout the remainder of the first period, the home team was unable to close the gap in that time. Throughout the second period, the teams continued to battle. In the eighteenth min-ute, the Raiders tied it up when sophomore for-ward Megan Sullivan scored, with the assist going to junior defender Cat Quirion and sophomore defender Lauren Wildfang. Going into the third period, the score stood tied at 2-2. However, with seven minutes to go in the period, Lund scored on a power play thanks to an assist from junior defender Molly Strabley and Koelzner. As a result, the Tigers were able to bring home a victory.

On Saturday, the Raiders were eager to re-deem themselves when welcoming the Quinni-piac Bobcats. With 3:00 left in the first period, Zalewksi put Colgate on the board with help from Eldridge and sophomore defender Kaila Pinkney. In the second period, Colgate was able to widen their lead thanks to a power play op-portunity, which resulted in sophomore forward Breanne Wilson-Bennett scoring with the assist going to first-year forward Bailey Larson and first-year defender Olivia Zafuto. Quinnipiac made good use of a power play opportunity in the thirteenth minute of the same period, when junior forward Meghan Turner scored off an as-sist from senior forward Nicole Connery and senior forward Nicole Brown. The Raiders scored once more before the second period drew to a close, with the goal going to Zafuto and the assist going to Larson. In the third period, Quinnipiac had one more goal in the twelfth minute when sophomore defender Alicia Barry

was assisted by Connery and junior defender Emma Greco. However, despite their efforts to close the gap, the visiting team was unable to recuperate and the final score stood 3-2 in favor of Colgate.

“That was a fun game to be a part of tonight. I’m proud of how our team responded after yesterday and throughout some of the ups and downs of that game today. We are finding different ways to win, which is a healthy sign,” head coach Greg Fargo said.

Next weekend, the Raiders are back on the road for their final regular season weekend of the year, taking on Yale in New Haven, Ct. on Fri-day night and Brown in Providence, R.I. the fol-lowing day. As the Raiders are ranked fourth in the ECAC, this weekend is very important for them as they head into what will hopefully be a long post-season run. Both of these games can be live-streamed off the Colgate athletics website.

Contact Victoria Holt at vholt@colgate.edu.

The Colgate Maroon-NewsS-2 Sports February 11, 2016

Men’s Basketball Beats Navy, Falls To Army Raiders Prepare to Face League-Leading Bison

By David Ekaireb Maroon-News Staff

After suffering a heartbreaker to Loyola on Monday, the Colgate men’s basketball team had a big win on Saturday against Navy, 58-55, which snapped their three-game losing streak. The next matchup against Army brought a hard loss for the Raiders, 82-79.

Colgate comes back to Hamilton 1-1 after a hard-fought week of basketball, having played both games on the road. Against Loyola, Col-gate endured a three-point loss but was able to bounce back strong and take down Navy. The contest ended in another three point margin, this time in Colgate’s favor.

“Winning on the road is hard to do. I was proud of the fight our team played with, espe-cially being a little thin in the front court due to injury and foul trouble, against a team that has good size and attacks the basketball well,” head coach Matt Langel said after the tough loss on Monday.

Langel recognized the away game was more challenging, but seemed optimistic for their up-coming matchup against the Navy Midshipmen. Against Navy, Colgate was led by the im-pressive offensive play of sophomore forward Jordan Swopshire. He scored the first seven points in a row for the Raiders. Overall, he ended up pouring in 20 points, shooting 5-7 from downtown and 7-11 overall from the field. Assisting him in the scoring col-umn was senior guard Austin Tillotson, who cashed in 13 points in the contest as well as four assists. In addition to Swopshire and Til-lotson, the Raiders received help from sopho-more guards Jordan Robertson and Sean O’Brien, who together scored an additional 14 points.

Colgate secured the win via their strong team defense, improved ball security and very impres-sive three-point shooting. The Raiders consis-tently contested shots, leading to Navy’s abysmal 7.1 three-point shooting percentage. Colgate improved in the turnover column. On the sea-son the Raiders average 13 turnovers per game, but against Navy this statistic waned to below the 10-turnover mark (9). Colgate took more than half their shots from behind the arc - 25 of their 48 total - and was able to make an impressive 11 three-point field goals.

“When you’re on the road it’s a little more dif-ficult to win. Navy is in second place for a reason. They’re a really tough-minded team, who is very disciplined and well coached. They changed the rhythm of the game by changing defenses and not letting you get the ball up the court easily. We were prepared for it,” Langel said.

Although they shoot great from the three-point line, Colgate could benefit from improved shooting from the free-throw line, where they shot just above the 50 percent margin for the game. Still searching for the .500 mark, Colgate finds itself fourth in the League at 11-12 overall, after defeating the Navy Midshipmen (16-9).

The Raiders went into their third away in a row game against Army. Like many of the games the Raiders have had during regular season play, the score kept going back and forth, with the Black Knights taking the lead after the first half. The Raiders ultimately fell to Army 82-72. Tillotson had a very notable performance, once again leading the offensive scoring for the Raiders, tallying 16 points.

The Raiders hover right in the middle of the Patriot League standings, making their fi-nal games in regular season play very impor-tant. There is still time to turn around what has become a bumpy season.

Next up for Colgate is a home tilt against Bucknell, scheduled for Saturday, February 13. Bucknell is currently ranked first in the Patriot League, so the Raiders will have their work cut out for them this coming weekend. If Colgate can somehow execute their defensive strat-egy and capitalize on their offensive opportuni-ties, they could come into the final stretch of the season having beaten the top team in the Patriot League. As history can attest, momentum going into the final games of the regular season

will make all of the difference for the Raiders as they pursue postseason play. With leadership and consistent scoring capability from players like Til-lotson, the Raiders have a good chance of besting the Bison in what will undoubtedly be a rowdy tilt. The game against Bucknell is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. and will feature an interesting half-time show sponsoring a sports charity that helps underprivileged kids in marginalized countries.

Contact David Ekaireb at dekaireb@colgate.edu.

SWOPSHIRE SWISHES: Sophomore forward Jordan Swopshire recorded 20 points for the Raiders against Navy; the Raiders won narrowly, 58-53.

Women’s Basketball Suffers Defeat To Holy Cross And Navy Raiders Lose Both Games by Narrow Margins

By Quinn Daly Colgate Sports Editor

The women’s basketball team lost twice this past week, falling to Holy Cross on Wednesday and Navy on Saturday.

Against the Crusaders, the Raiders fell by a score of 70-61 in Worcester, Massachusetts. This loss extended the Raiders’ losing skid to three.

“We are really looking forward to taking on our rivals Holy Cross this week,” senior forward Josie Stockill said earlier last week while gearing up to take on the Crusaders. Unfortunately for the Raiders, they were seriously outrebounded 45-33. This nullified the Raiders’ excellent 47 percent shooting from behind the arc, as the Crusaders were able to get second opportunities throughout the game.

In front of a home crowd of nearly 1,000, the Raiders fought hard against a Navy team that pre-viously bested the Raiders by 10. The Mids still managed to pull this one out, albeit just barely with a final score of 62-58. The Raiders were able to generate 17 more points this time around, but ultimately this came at a sacrifice on the defensive end, as they also surrendered 11 more points.

While Colgate ultimately stayed neck-and-neck with the Mids for the entire game, the two difference makers were three-point shooting and rebounding. The Raiders continued their domi-nance on the free-throw line, shooting an incred-ible 84 percent compared to the Mids paltry 36 percent, but the Raiders could not buy a three-pointer for the majority of the game, shooting a disappointing 19 percent from behind the arc. It should be noted, however, that when it did mat-ter, Stockill was able to drain one from down-town late in the fourth quarter when points were at a premium.

Navy was able to overtake Colgate in the fourth because of their persistence in crash-ing the boards. With a narrow two point lead, the Raiders offense stalled, just as the Mids hit a rhythm. An 11-1 run ultimately did the Raiders in, as second chance opportunities piled up with Navy’s relentless pursuit on the offensive glass. The 45-31 disparity in rebounds is probably the best statistic to visualize Navy’s dominance of the glass. Again, this was a game where the Raiders really missed having senior guard and ballhawk Randyll Butler to gather up loose rebounds. To supplement the Raiders rebounding needs,

sophomore forward Julia Barcello stepped up, post-ing a career-high in rebounds with nine boards, while also adding six points on the offensive end.

In terms of scoring, the Raiders got contri-butions from the usual suspects, with Stockill pouring in 11, while senior guard Paige Kriftcher and junior guard Katie Curtis added 15 and 14 points respectively. Head coach Nicci Hays Fort commented on the Midshipmen’s strong performance after the Raiders loss to Navy.

“We did a lot of great things but, unfortu-nately, we just gave up too many rebounds in that fourth quarter. Navy did some really good things that we just couldn’t counter,” Hays Fort said.

In the last three games, it seems as though the Raiders have kept pace for nearly three and a half quarters offensively, but have just run out of juice on the offensive end when points matter most. It will be interesting to see what sort of adjustments Hays Fort will make to ensure the Raiders can get a little more production to close out these games.

The Raiders play another tough opponent this Saturday, February 13, when they travel to Lewisburg, Pennsylvania to take on the Patriot league-leading Bucknell Bison. In their previous matchup, the Bison bested the Raiders on Cot-terell Court, 71-51. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be aired live on the Patriot League Net-work. As the season approaches the final stretch, every single game counts; the Raiders will hope-fully be able to turn their season around starting with a hopeful win against the Bison.

Contact Quinn Daly at qdaly@colgate.edu.

BARCELLO BASKETS: Sophomore forward Julia Barcello tallied a total of six points against Navy in what was eventually a close Colgate loss.

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The Colgate Maroon-NewsFebruary 11, 2016 S-3 Sports

By Noah NardoneMaroon-News Staff

Colgate went 1-1 on the weekend, defeating the Princeton Tigers, 5-4, on Friday and falling to No. 1 Quinnipiac, 6-3, on Saturday in a pair of road ECAC matchups.

The Raiders scored three unanswered goals, including two early in the third period, to overcome a two-goal deficit late in the second period. Colgate used goals from first-year Adam Dauda and seniors Tyson Spink and Kevin Lough over a 6:52 span to post the one-goal victory and earn a season sweep of the Tigers.

Dauda began the comeback with his first collegiate goal. Firing a one-timer from the middle of the slot, he capitalized on a Raiders’ power play to make it a 4-3 contest.

Spink tied the game at 4 at the start of the third period, collecting a loose puck in the slot and beating Princeton keeper Colton Phinney with a backhander for his 12th goal of the season.

Lough put the Raiders in front for good with 5:19 gone in the final frame, firing home a rebound from the left face off dot after sophomore Mike Panowyk’s initial attempt was stopped by Phinney for his first goal of the season.

“It’s been a little frustrating. I’ve been battling the puck a little bit at times. It wasn’t pretty, but it’s a big relief,” the Kanata, Ontario native Lough said.

Colgate junior netminder Charlie Finn finished the contest with 28 saves for Colgate. Phinney turned aside an impressive 40 shots for Princeton. With such strong performances from both teams’ goalies, it really came down to the offensive prowess of both of these teams. Luckily the Raiders were able to generate more good scoring opportunities.

“It was a really good comeback. The wins have been hard to come by, so any win is a good win. I thought as the game wore on we got stronger,” Raiders head coach Don Vaughan said.

Colgate has struggled this season finishing close contests, as the Raiders offense has not met many people’s expectations entering the season. Colgate’s attack averages only 2.59 goals per game, which is down from last year and good for only seventh in the conference.

Also, with key offseason departures on the Raiders’ defensive unit, Colgate has suffered on the penalty kill. The Raiders are only killing 75.8 percent of their penalties, which is 11th in the conference, and down nearly 10 percent from last season.

Colgate’s penalty kill faltered against top-ranked Quinnipiac, as the Bobcats scored three goals on the power play to hold off upset-minded Colgate, 6-3.

Junior forward Sam Anas notched the first of his two goals in the first period, finishing a one-timer from the middle of the slot during a power play opportunity to give Quinnipiac an early 1-0 lead.

The two teams then combined for four goals during a back-and-forth second period.

First-year defenseman Ken Citron answered on a slap shot from the top of the left faceoff circle, but the Bobcats quickly responded with a goal from junior defenseman Connor Clifton.

Junior forward Tim Harrison evened the score for a second time in the period, putting home a carom off the end boards, but first-year defenseman Luke Shiplo’s power-play strike with five minutes to play in the period gave Quinnipiac a 3-2 lead heading into the third.

Sophomore forward Landon Smith tallied the Bobcats’ third and final power play goal of the evening in the final frame to make it a 4-2 contest.

The two teams traded breakaway goals less than a minute apart later in the period. Anas scored his second goal of the evening to expand the Quinnipiac margin to three, but senior forward Darcy Murphy countered just 53 seconds later to keep Colgate within striking distance at 5-3. Junior defenseman Devon Toews closed out the scoring with an empty-net marker in the final minute.

“I thought we competed really hard tonight. We had some good chances. [Michael] Garteig made some good stops when they needed him to. It certainly wasn’t a 6-3 game in my mind,” Vaughan said. Colgate returns home next weekend when they host No. 11 Yale February 12 in a 7 p.m. contest at Starr Rink. While the Raiders have certainly had a bit of a rough season, they have five remaining games in the regular season to turn it around. From their losses this season, it appears that there is still a lot of work to be done on the defensive side of the puck. In the Quinnipiac games, for example,

the Raiders suffered three goals from the lack of execution on their man-down defensive unit, essentially giving Quinnipiac three easy goals. While there were certainly other factors at play here, the Raiders have a lot to work on this in the remainder of their games if they are to end the season on a high note. Hopefully the Raiders will bring a new level of intensity to their game against the Bulldogs this weekend and set them on the right course for the remainder of their season.

Contact Noah Nardone at nnardone@colgate.edu.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTSPatriot League Standings

Raider Action: This Weekend

Friday: 7:00 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Yale 7:00 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey @ Yale

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell 2:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball @ Bucknell 3:00 p.m. Men’s Tennis @ Hartford 3:00 p.m. Women’s Tennis @ Hartford 4:00 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey @ Brown

Raider Results: Last Week

Men’s Basketball: Army 82, Colgate 72; Navy 62, Colgate 58Women’s Basketball: American 64, Colgate 56Women’s Tennis: Colgate 5, St. Bonaventure 2Women’s Ice Hockey: Colgate 3, Quinnipiac 2; Princeton 4, Colgate 2Men’s Ice Hockey: Colgate 5, Princeton 4; Quinnipiac 6, Colgate 3

Men’s Ice Hockey

Team League OverallQuinnipiac 12-0-4 21-1-6 Yale 9-4-3 14-5-4Harvard 9-4-3 13-7-3Rensselaer 6-4-6 14-10-6 St. Lawrence 8-6-2 14-11-3Dartmouth 9-7-0 12-10-1Cornell 7-6-3 12-7-4Clarkson 7-6-3 15-10-3Union 3-7-4 10-10-8Colgate 4-11-2 8-19-2Princeton 3-11-2 5-16-2Brown 2-12-3 4-16-4

Women’s Ice Hockey

Team League OverallQuinnipiac 13-2-3 23-2-4Clarkson 11-3-4 23-3-4Princeton 12-5-1 19-5-1 Colgate 9-4-5 17-6-7Harvard 10-6-2 13-9-2St. Lawrence 8-6-4 14-11-5Yale 9-8-1 10-14-1Rensselaer 7-8-3 9-14-5Cornell 5-9-4 9-12-4Dartmouth 5-10-3 5-16-3Brown 1-14-3 3-19-3Union 0-15-3 0-24-6

Men’s Basketball

Team League OverallBucknell 10-2 13-10Navy 7-5 16-9Boston U. 7-5 14-11Lehigh 7-5 9-14Loyola 7-5 8-15Colgate 7-6 11-13American 5-7 7-16Army 5-8 14-11Holy Cross 4-8 9-14Lafayette 2-10 5-18

Women’s BasketballTeam League OverallArmy 10-1 19-2Bucknell 10-1 16-6Lehigh 8-3 15-7Holy Cross 6-5 9-13Loyola 6-5 9-13Navy 5-6 11-11Lafayette 3-8 5-16American 3-8 5-17Colgate 2-9 4-17Boston U. 2-9 2-20

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The Colgate Maroon-NewsFebruary 11, 2016 Sports D-1

By David EkairebMaroon-News Staff

The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50, making Peyton Manning, at age 39, the oldest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl. In addition to bringing home his second ring, Manning also became the first quarterback ever to win two Super Bowls with two different teams and 200 games (regular season and playoffs combined), breaking his tie with class of 2016 Hall-Of-Famer Brett Favre.

Denver started the game with a strong offensive drive down the field. Manning completed a handful of passes and running back C.J. Anderson, who tallied 90 total yards and a touchdown, added another 20 yards with two nice runs. However, the Panthers defense held up to force a 34-yard field goal from Kicker Brandon McMa-nus, giving the Broncos a 3-0 lead and the Panthers their first deficit of the playoffs.

After three consecutive punts, one of the biggest plays of the game occurred. With 7:23 left in the first quarter, Panthers quar-terback Cam Newton threw a 25-yard pass to Jerricho Cotchery, which was bobbled and ruled incomplete. The Panthers threw their challenge flag and announcers were confident the play would be reversed, as Cotchery had acquired possession of the ball prior to going to the ground. However, head official Clete Blakeman confirmed the ruling on the field. To add to the Panthers’ misfortune, the drive ended with Newton being sacked and stripped of the football, landing in the end zone and in the hands of Broncos defensive lineman Malik Jackon.

After each team had a scoreless drive and were forced to punt, the Panthers finally got on the scoreboard. Dur-ing the course of their four-minute drive, Newton led the offense, scram-bling twice and completing three passes for 75 yards. Running back Jonathan Stewart finished off the drive with a one-yard touchdown, flying over the offensive line into the end zone.

After a lot more defense, leading to an interception, a fumble, a handful of punts and one Denver field goal, the half ended with the Broncos up 13-7.

The Panthers opened the second half with a 10-play, 54-yard drive, ending in a frustrating missed field goal from Gra-ham Gano, his kick bouncing off of the right post. To add to their frustration, the Broncos retaliated with a 54-yard drive of their own, which ended in a made field goal, the score now 16-7.

On the next possession, the Panthers seemed to be picking up steam and possi-bly on the road to a comeback. Marching down the field, Newton threw a 42-yard pass to Corey Brown, his longest of the game. However, just as things were look-ing up, a pass ricocheted off Ted Ginn’s hands and was intercepted by T.J. Ward.

The Broncos failed to capitalize on the turnover and were forced to punt, giving the Panthers another opportunity to score a touchdown. However, Newton was again sacked and stripped by line-backer Von Miller and confusingly chose not to dive on the ball. Starting at the 4-yard line, a final Broncos touchdown by C.J. Anderson sealed Carolina’s fate.

While the Broncos’ victory landed Manning a handful of prestigious mile-stones, their win was owed not to Man-ning himself but to the incredible Bron-cos defense, indicated by Miller receiving the MVP award after the game. Miller was an unstoppable force of pressure,

attacking Newton and tallying 2.5 total sacks on the game. Miller was also the catalyst for both of Newton’s pivotal fumbles in the game. Both of these fumbles lead to Denver’s two touchdowns in the game.

Contact David Ekaireb at dekaireb@colgate.edu.

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By Jacob AdamsMaroom News Staff

If you’ve been paying even the slightest at-tention to the NBA in the last few seasons, chances are the term “tanking” has arisen at some point. Tanking is, in its most simple form, losing on purpose. At first glance, this idea seems backwards. Is it not the goal of pro-fessional basketball teams, composed of multi-millionaire players and coaches, to try to win every game they play? The answer to the ques-tion is no longer cut and dry, thanks mostly to the NBA’s structure for drafting players out of the college ranks. The first three picks in the draft are decided by a lottery in which the worst 14 teams in the league have different odds in acquiring the No. 1 overall pick, likely to be used on an elite prospect. Due to this structure, teams that know they will not be very good in a season, and likely miss the playoffs only hurt their chances for a good draft pick by winning more games. Funny enough, this results in an inverted power struggle between the league’s worst teams based on who can lose the most to improve their chances to pick first.

Unsurprisingly, the idea of losing on pur-pose is a source of conflict between NBA teams’ front office and coaching staff. While the general managers of bad teams will approve of tanking because it can result in opportuni-ties to improve the team in the future, coaches of losing teams don’t have the best job security. Finding the right balance between improving in house talent and trying to improve draft po-sition is near impossible for NBA coaches. Of-tentimes, coaches are unfairly fired from jobs that were doomed to fail from the start.

Another conflict among poorly performing NBA teams is whether to assign the tag of tank-ing or rebuilding. Both types don’t win many games, but the difference between the two designations is greater than some teams would like their fans to know. While tanking teams play whatever players give them the worst shot to win, rebuilding teams try to play as many young players to develop the talent. A team that is rebuilding is creating future success through its roster. Tanking teams don’t believe their roster can develop into anything special.

While the idea of tanking sounds good in theory, its main problem is that it is downright bad for professional sports. For starters, losing on purpose is dishonest to the fans. Many cities put significant funding into their NBA teams, and are rewarded with embarrassment. While the team is raking in millions of dollars every season for losing on purpose, other people in normal jobs are getting fired for not performing up to snuff. Tanking is also dishonest to the league; teams are merely exploiting a system that works fine when teams always play competitively. Tanking

disrupts the natural flow of league power be-tween teams from season to season, allowing powerful teams to control playoffs and finals year after year. If they aren’t already, eventually, fans will be tired of annual finals matchups be-tween Lebron James’ teams and the Warriors or Spurs. This will remain a problem until the league finds a way to stop tanking and increase competition, ultimately resulting in an improve-ment in the overall quality of NBA basketball.

Contact Jacob Adamsat jdadams@colgate.edu.

Tanking in the NBA: Good or Bad For the League?

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TEAM OF TANKERS: Teams like the Philadelphia 76ers have continually tanked season after season, gaining draft picks and players like Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel. However are they really doing right by the NBA and its fans losing every season?

The Colgate Maroon-News Sports D-2February 11, 2016

By Andrew Vojt Managing Editor

Nothing gets me more hyped than seeing hundreds of rabid fans rush from the stands to the court to commemorate the accomplishment of the season: a big upset. The excitement and energy in the arena is palpable. The fans, kept on the edge of their seats the entire game from the surprisingly good play of their schoolmates, want nothing more than to

release that energy in a common space. We were blessed this weekend with the upset of the top two ranked teams and the court-storming that ensued. With all this being said, court-storming gets its appeal from its novelty. How many times does an unranked team take down a No. 1-ranked opponent? Court-storming should only be kept to those truly improbable upset wins at the risk of becoming overused and stale. Of course, improbable is a subjective measure, and context is key, but expectations need to be set as such. A team generally needs to play at excellent caliber in order to continually win games. Such high level of play should give teams the confidence they need in order to defeat anyone, even a No. 1-ranked team. Fans should acknowledge this confidence. If you know your team has the skills to be good, then it shouldn’t be a surprise when they take down a higher-ranked team.

Additionally, no team should celebrate beating a team ranked lower than fifth. Apart from those cream of the crop teams that distinguish themselves at the top, any team is vulnerable to poor play on a given gameday. I’m giving more leniency to mid-major schools and those with records below .500 due to greater statistical improbability. That being said, you should bet any money I’ll be rushing for center court when the Raiders take down a No. 7 team at Cotterell Court.

By David MinsterMaroon-News Staff

Storming the court is one of the greatest traditions in sports, but should be allowed in only a few circumstances. The crowd should only be able to storm the court after a buzzer beater or winning the NCAA Tournament. If the crowd stormed the court after every rivalry matchup, the tradition would lose its value. Sadly, the NCAA frowns upon court storming and fines schools for taking part. After Auburn upset No. 14 Kentucky in mid-January and the crowd celebrated by storming the court, Au-burn was fined $50,000. During a few court stormings in the past, people have gotten hurt, which the NCAA wants to prevent as much as possible. In December, a reporter broke his leg after the fans stormed the court at an Iowa State game. While the NCAA wants to mini-mize the dangers of court storming, it is just a part of the game they can’t take away. The en-ergy of the crowd after a big game is too big to be contained in the small arena seats. The only way to truly celebrate is on the court with the team, the reporters and the fans. The NCAA makes a strong argument after the recent in-cident of the columnist breaking his leg, but if you can’t handle the intensity of storming the court, don’t go on the court. If you want to safely celebrate, stay in your seat and celebrate with your posse. Unfortunately, you won’t be there with me because I’ll be at center court lifting one of the players on my shoulders.

By Ian BeckMaroon-News Staff

Storming the court has been a long-standing college basketball tradition for schools that upset and take down highly ranked opponents. It is a fun tradition, but sadly it is a tradition that is outdated and needs to end. In the past, crowd control was non-existent even in professional sports. Flash back to Hank Aaron’s record-break-ing home run, and you will see him running the bases with two fans. But there is a reason why almost all other sports have banned fans from being on the field or court, and it is because it is nonsensical, in poor taste and dangerous. Esteemed coaches like Roy Williams of UNC have pulled their players off the court so they do not have to wade through crowds of running and screaming fans. There really is no reason to storm the court. College students just want to be on television and jump around and celebrate with the team. But they are spectators, and there is no reason they cannot cheer for their school from the stands where they are supposed to be. Finally, court storming is in bad taste. Court storming is not because you won a champion-ship or a title in almost all cases. It is just because you beat a better team. There should be a level of respect between the teams therefore, and as a result there should be no need to show poor sportsmanship since it is just a regular season game. In the end, there is no significant need for court storming; it is not in any other sport, why should it still exist in college basketball?

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By Jessica CapwellCommentary Editor

For most of my life, it’s been tough being a Panthers fan. Let me explain why.

My family moved to Charlotte, NC when I was just going into first grade. Back then, I was more preoccupied with making new friends than with how many times the Panthers quarterback had gotten sacked in the last game.

All of that changed three years later, in 2004. A life-sized cutout of Julius Peppers cropped up in my fourth grade hallway after Christmas. Before that season, Jerry Richard-son’s granddaughter was the only one in my class who religiously wore Panthers gear to school. Now, it was like our uniform.

When the big Sunday came – Super Bowl XXXVIII – my mom started slow-cooking ribs at 11 a.m. and my brother and I both picked out our favorite Doritos flavor: Na-cho Cheese for me and Cool Ranch for him. Such nonsense of having two different flavors of Doritos would never fly in my house if the Panthers hadn’t been playing in their very first Super Bowl.

The Panthers put up a good fight that night. I cheered on our standouts – quarterback Jake Delhomme, wide receivers Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad (“MUUUUUU”) and, of course, defensive end Julius Peppers. Things were looking alright at halftime when the Pa-triots were only ahead by a little bit, leading us 14-10. While the rest of the country freaked out during Janet Jackson’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction,” I sat biting my fingernails wait-ing for the game to begin again.

After being tied 29-29 with over a minute left on the clock, losing 29-32 to the Patriots was painful. I cried before bed that night, thinking about how much I hated seeing Tom Brady’s stupid face smiling from under the post-game confetti and his greasy hands grabbing the silver trophy. My hatred for Tom Brady is the reason I was elated when the Broncos snatched the 2016 AFC cham-pionship from the Patriots – Super Bowl 50 was the Panthers’ chance to redeem a long, hard decade, and the thought of losing again to Tom Brady, the detestable Deflategate offender, was unbearable.

The Panthers sank into a deep low after that fateful 2004 Super Bowl, hitting rock bottom in 2010 with a 2-14 season re-cord. In 2011, we got a new coach and had the first pick in the draft to use on a new quarterback after releasing the injured Del-homme. Star quarterback Andrew Luck was graduating from Stanford, and it looked like things were finally going to turn around for the Panthers. It was a disappointment when Luck returned to school for another year, but it turns out things really do happen for a reason – we drafted Cam Newton instead.

Yeah, Super Bowl 50 was Peyton Man-ning’s second Lombardi trophy and his 200th win, but this game meant a lot for the Panthers, too. It meant that we were fi-nally going to be taken seriously; black and blue would inspire memories of confetti and dabbing, not Tom Brady’s smug face or that cringe-worthy 2010 season.

I’m not going to lie: I’m really up-set. The Panthers didn’t bring their best selves to the game on Sunday, and Cam

was too caught up in the panic of los-ing to throw a decent pass for the entire fourth quarter. But we lost to a good team and a classy quarterback, who, only two years ago, was absolutely pummeled by

the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. Look where they are now. All we’ve gotta do is keep pounding next year and we’ll be back!

Contact Jessica Capwell at jcapwell@colgate.edu.

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CAROLINA CRINGES: NFL MVP Cam Newton wasn’t able to lead his Panthers and their avid fans to the franchises first Super Bowl victory this past Sunday.

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