The Davidsonian

Sig Ep pleads not guilty to hazing

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was tried before the Patterson Court Judiciary Board for hazing new members over three months after the incident occurred on Self Selection night.
The trial began with opening statements from Sig Ep President Chris Vincoli '09 and Student Solicitor Neely Meeks '09 before a room packed with students present to support the fraternity.

Presidential stamp of approva

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

During freshman orientation this year, Davidson employees resorted to setting up traps in front of the President's house-not to keep out too-eager freshmen and their parents, but the skunks that sprayed his dog, Chelsea,, twice. Although the traps only succeeded in catching a solitary raccoon, President Ross assured us he has since developed a successful strategy for keeping his dog out of stink's way.

Students frolic before final exams

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For Davidson students and alumni, this past weekend was full of high-spirited fun and of course plenty of frolicking. The carefully chosen words of last Wednesday's social calendar, "remember this weekend is a marathon, not a sprint," offered sage advice regarding the festivities.

'This ain't no Vaudeville!'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last Sunday, Dr. Michael Bertrand, Assistant Professor of History at Tennessee State University, gave the spring Kendrick K. Kelley lecture, entitled, "This Ain't No Vaudeville!: Popular Music, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the 1956 Assault of Nat King Cole.

Towing policies create stress for students

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Campus police towed several student vehicles to an off-campus location from the Alvarez College Union parking lot in preparation for an April 10 Barack Obama campaign event featuring Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.

The vehicles were towed after police requested via e-mail that students clear the lot.

SGA announces faculty awards

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, the Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss and vote on the Activities Tax Council (ATC) budget, introduce the GPA Task force Resolution and select the winners of the SGA Faculty Awards. The meeting was presided over by Student Body President David Greene '09 and the majority of senators were in attendance.

Student art show excellent, poorly judged

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

My only prior experience with Davidson's Visual Arts Center has been acting as a hand model for my roommate's sculpture project, which involved sticking my hands in a huge container of dubious white goop. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Student Art Exhibition opening last Thursday.

Student artists prepare for Davidson Creates

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over a year ago, a group of student artists gathered for lunch on a day like any other. During this habitual occurrence, the light-hearted conversation eventually led to the arts at Davidson, and the group unanimously agreed that they wanted to improve and spread the presence of the arts on campus.

Quidditch no longer just at Hogwarts

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The game of "Quidditch," invented and popularized by J.K. Rowling's multi-million- dollar "Harry Potter" series, has taken on new interest on college campuses. In 2005, current Middlebury junior English major Xander Manshel and 21-year-old art history major Alex Benepe from New York created a land-bound version of Harry's favorite sport.

Quidditch no longer just at Hogwarts

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Student art show excellent, poorly judged

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

By Sarah Beth Keyser
Staff Writer

My only prior experience with Davidson's Visual Arts Center has been acting as a hand model for my roommate's sculpture project, which involved sticking my hands in a huge container of dubious white goop. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Student Art Exhibition opening last Thursday.

Student artists prepare for Davidson Creates

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Theatre 101 gets 'Hott'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, April 29 at 8 p.m., Davidson's Theatre 101 class concluded the semester with their performance of "Hansel 'He's SO Hott Right Now' and Gretel." Although guided by Assistant Professor Scott Ripley, the play was written, designed and produced entirely by the 29 students of the Theatre 101 class.

Theatre 101 gets 'Hott'

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

'I Am Legend' zombies lack bite

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The human race has gone kaput in director Francis Lawrence's screen version of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel of the same name. Well, almost.

Meet Robert Neville, the renowned scientist caught in the aftermath of a genetically engineered virus strain meant to cure cancer but which instead eradicates almost the entire human population.

Frustrating 'Memento' still unforgettable

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It seems that Christopher Nolan's acclaimed "Memento" is the Las Vegas of films: edgy, impressive and cool but lacking entirely in morality and substance.

Although it's certainly refreshing to have a movie that leaves you deep in thought even after its conclusion Nolan pushes his audience to the absolute limit, as if attempting to see just how confusing he can make things while still being able to bring the story together in the end.

Redford's 'Lions for Lambs' critiques government

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Robert Redford-directed "Lions for Lambs" is a politically charged film that engages the audience from the first minute.

The film tells three parallel stories simultaneously: a Republican senator trying to sell a story about a new mission in Afghanistan, two soldiers in the Afghan mountains whose lives are directly affected by this mission and an inspirational and idealistic political science professor at a Californian university trying to engage a previously active student in his class.

The 10 best superhero movies of the new millenium

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Alex Hoyt wrote last week that Stylus botched their list, as he predicted he might do his. Well, he did. Not one bloody superhero film? Clearly the man is certifiable (if not for that, then for the fact that he asked me to write this article). Hoyt, Davidson, America: Here is the only list you need.

Bad day? Don't blame it on Davidson

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Julia Edwards
Guest Columnist

As a staff writer for The Davidsonian (and as a person on this campus) I constantly hear my friends and fellow students complain, beginning with the phrase "Well at Davidson�" Over the past two years, countless students have told me of their plans to write a Perspectives piece where they can really tell the school what's wrong with it.

Questionable progress in religious diversity

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three years ago, Davidson College took a long-overdue step forward by allowing non-Christians to serve on its Board of Trustees. The overwhelming majority of Davidson students, faculty and administration rightly applauded the Trustees' decision, which could not have occurred without the tireless efforts of former President Bobby Vagt and current President Tom Ross, who chaired the ad hoc committee on the issue.

Diplomacy crucial in dealing with foes

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There's been a lot of talk on The Davidsonian's pages about how the United States should deal with some of the most contentious and tricky situations in the world. On the one hand, we have authors who must wear paths in their keyboards typing the word "terrorist"-a term that can refer to anyone from Ahmadinejad to Osama to Jimmy Carter.

Don't be that alum

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

You are holding in your hands the last issue of The Davidsonian for the 2007-2008 school year. We announce this with a grateful sigh, anticipating free hours next week to devote to exams and final papers. Our staff will also miss the Class of 2008, to whom we offer our heartfelt congratulations.

Obama declines Lincoln-Douglas debate

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, Hillary Clinton proposed a Lincoln-Douglas debate between Sen. Obama and herself. The 90-minute contest would consist of alternating two-minute segments during which each candidate would speak, without a moderator. Each would have the opportunity to ask questions of his or her opponent and respond in turn.

Obama keeps anti-American company

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In politics, true character is often shrouded by lofty promises and idealism. The most recent example has been Barack Hussein Obama. Perhaps the only way to gauge politicians like Obama is to judge the company they keep. In Obama's case, this company does not paint a picture that deserves to be hung in the White House.

Croquet repeats as national champs

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the second straight year, Davidson's croquet team brought home championship hardware as winners of the USCA Collegiate Championship in Golf Croquet held at the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford, Pa. Douglas Clark-Brown '09 and David Orsbon '09 beat out 14 other two-man teams to claim their second title together in as many years.

Record-breaking lacrosse victorious on Senior Day

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The women's lacrosse team capped off a record-setting season with a near-record 22-4 win over Howard in the season finale on Saturday at Richardson Stadium. The 22-goal total was only one shy of the school record for goals in a game, and the 18-goal victory was the 'Cats largest margin of victory in a season of unprecedented success for the Davidson program.

Baseball slides down the conference ranks

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The saga that is the Davidson Wildcat baseball season took a turn for the worse last week, as the Wildcats dropped an 8-7 decision to Duke on Wednesday before losing to Appalachian State by scores of 10-5, 8-7 and 5-4 over the weekend.

The week began with a heartbreaker against the visiting Blue Devils on Wednesday.

Seniors finish strong at SoCon

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The season-long success of the track and field teams continued this weekend at the SoCon Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the campus of Western Carolina.

For the women's squad, Brenna Burns '08 earned her second SoCon individual title in her final college race.

Thank you, Davidson

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

If there was ever a year to take over as a Sports Editor, this year was it. With fantastic teams that ranged from a women's soccer team who took down SEC competition to a track and field squad that consistently rewrote the record books to that sport with all the really tall guys who always ended up on ESPN and CBS for some reason, every week gave me the privilege of talking to and reporting about the student-athletes (in our case not an oxymoron) that make our campus unique.