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The Next Big Thing?

By Lucas Reilly 13 The Lafayette
afayette may have itself a new ideal. Starting in fall 2013, Lafayette will launch the Center for Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship and Leadershipotherwise called the IDEAL Center. The center will bridge engineering and the liberal arts and, at its height, is projected to reach 50 percent of Lafayette students. Interim Director of Engineering Scott Hummel announced the IDEAL Center Friday, February 1, at a Board of Trustees dinner. IDEAL will be a hub for multidisciplinary projects, serving as the central laboratory and studio for students to collaborate on realworld ideas, according to an IDEAL pamphlet. At the IDEAL Center, students and faculty will work on projects, teaming up with students and faculty from other disciplines, nonprofits, industrial partners, entrepreneurs, corporations, alumni and trustees, Hummel said. It is a place for the liberal arts and engineering to cross-fertilize. It will create new ideas, new products, new perspectives, and a new and pervasive culture of multidisciplinary learning, the pamphlet says. For now, the center will find a home in an existing space, although

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Trustees ban unrecognized Greek groups on campus
By Julie Depenbrock 13 The Lafayette
The administration has brought the hammer down on the undergrounds, adopting a policy that prohibits students from joining unrecognized Greek organizations that operate on campus. As approved by the Board of Trustees last Saturday, the policy reads: No student may rush, pledge, join, recruit for, participate in, perpetuate, contribute funds to, or otherwise engage in activities as an actual or prospective member of an unrecognized Greek organization while on any property owned or under the control of the college. Though never stated explicitly in the 10-page document, the policy is a response to the actions of the underground Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, which held a recruiting event the morning of All College Day last May. Freshman Everett Glenn attended the event, at which alcohol was served, and was later found unresponsive in his Kirby House dorm room. According to the policy, use of college-provided electronic mail, telephone service, servers, or other college-supplied technology, even when physically off of campus property constitutes on-campus operation and is punishable by a full range of disciplinary sanctions including expulsion. Off-campus is a different story. Although they are advised against doing so, Lafayette students are not prohibited from joining unrecognized Greek organizations whose activities take place entirely off the Lafayette Campus, the policy reads. Underground organizations are defined as those previously recognized by the college, possessing membership and purpose identical to a fraternity or sorority that was previously recognized, or alleging to be any Greek organization not recognized by the college, regardless of whether it has a national aliation, according to the policy. While KDR is directly affected by the policy, it is unclear whichif anyother groups are coming under fire. Chi Phi Rho, forced to vacate its 4 West Campus residence in 2005 after a keg was found, was not listed among Lafayettes 10 recognized Greek organizations. But its members argue that it is recognized and actively recruiting. This policy specifically identifies unrecognized Greek organizations

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The main components of IDEAL: multidiscplinary projects, curricular and co-curriclur initiatives.
IDEAL Chair and engineering professor John Nestor predicts IDEAL will have its own facility within five to ten years. The IDEAL Center will not be a think tank. It will not be a content factory. Rather, it will be a space for students, faculty, and external partners to bring ideas and test them. Nestor described the IDEAL Center as an incubator. Its a place where you can bring an idea and make it come to life. The center will follow a partneraliate model, Hummel said. Some faculty will serve as partners, leading projects and partnering others. Other faculty will serve as aliates, assisting projects but not leading any. Students will receive academic credit for working on IDEAL projects. Likewise, the projects will be considered part of a professors teaching load.

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The Heist
By Michael Kowaleski 14 The Lafayette
He traveled to the U.S.A. to resurrect the recession-riddled dance floors of America, a deep voice proclaims in the quirky music video for Macklemores And We Danced. He can turn any brodown into a hoedown. He might be talking about the Seattle-based rappers alter ego, Raven Bowie, but he may as well as be singing Macklemores praises. Born under the name Ben Haggerty, the blond-coiffed hip hop breakout star has taken the music world by storm after the October 8, 2012 release of his hit song Thrift Shop, the fifth single off of his album The Heist. The Lafayette Activites Forum managed to book him for the spring concert in November. From the sound of it, their timing was impeccable.

How LAF snatched Macklemore

Hes really blown up since then, Assistant Director of Student Life Programs Bob Dustin said. We spent a fair amount of money on him. Not ridiculous money, but a fair amount. His current asking price is $35,000 more than what we got him for. According to Dustin and LAF co-president Plamena Georgieva 13, they had some competition in securing Macklemore for the spring concert. We kind of stole Macklemore, Dustin said with a wry smile. He had an offer for a festival in Maryland. But we ended up finding exactly what the offer was, and we outbid them. Macklemore, however, was not LAFs first choice. According to Georgieva, the primary option was the show tunes-sprinkled pop-rock band fun. , but touring conflicts prevented them from being booked. Their tour was supposed to end in May, the senior said. But it was

Photo courtesy of Macklemore.com Macklemore will perform at Lafayette May 11. extended. After that, we couldnt book them. It might be better off this way. LAF sent a survey to Lafayette students asking which genre they would prefer for the spring concert, and the results were eclectic to say the least. The genre survey was basically tied, Dustin said. It was about 36 percent rock, 36 percent that wanted hip-hop, and then there was a large portion who wanted electronic. Macklemore may be known primarily for Thrift Shop, a poprap anthem for the financially strapped, an in-depth analysis of

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EL Jamess Fity Shades of Grey series). Rather than jumping right in, watching a movie that depicts this type of activity between consenting couples could be of great assistance. The same would be true of long-distance relationships, as long as the individuals are upfront with each other. However, there can be situations where pornography can be harmful for a relationship. For example, if one party in the relationship is pressuring the other to watch to get in the mood or to watch content that the other is not comfortable with. In addition, using pornography on the side, withdrawing from physical contact with a partner, or if a person cannot be aroused by physical contact unless porn is involved (porn creep) would be cause for concern. Porn creep is a physical and psychological condition whereby an individual has trained his/her brain that arousal can only happen through high stimulus situations, such that pornographic movies provide. If you or your partner has a concern about the use of pornography in your relationship, I would encourage you to seek assistance at Lafayettes Counseling Center. The simplest way to alleviate problems that pornography might cause is to be open and honest with your partner about your likes and dislikes and expectations in the relationship. We dont like to show our vulnerabilities, but who else can we be our most authentic with other than our partners? Do you agree? Disagree? Have other thoughts? Join in the conversation by submitting a comment through www.thelaf.com. This weeks Ask the Dean of Sex column came from a discussion held with students in another setting. While I didnt receive any questions this week, I still encourage you to submit! Send an email to gsp@lafayette.edu or drop off your questions in the Ask the Dean of Sex box outside 124 Farinon. The editorial board of The Lafayette chose to move this column to the Opinion pagea more appropriate location for the work of an administrator who is not a staf member. We encourage our readers to send letters to the editor. If you want your voice heard, page 2 is your platform. Email us at thelafayette@gmail.com.

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Ask The Dean of Sex: Pornography in Relationships

By Gene Kelly Associate Dean of Intercultural Development/Director of Gender and Sexuality Programs
As was sung in the off-Broadway musical Avenue Q, the internet is for porn. A simple Google search of the word porn came back with 1,090,000,000 results in .17 seconds. While watching pornography is legal (as long as the persons watching and the individuals in the film are above the age of 18), there is an important question that often comes up when people who once utilized pornography for more individualistic pursuits, now enter into relationships. Are there problems to using pornography while in a relationship? First, porn can have positive effects on relationships depending on the relationship itself, the content and the purpose. It is a safer way to explore alternative forms of sexuality or taboo subjects that the individuals wouldnt be comfortable engaging in physically. For example, perhaps there is a couple that is curious about the world of dominant and submissive role play (as explored in

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Boundaries Busted:
By Maddie Laskoski 13 The Lafayette
Racism is not just a black persons issue and sexism is not just a womans issue, James Felton said at Lafayettes first Social Justice Institute that ran from January 24-26. It takes everyone to understand the ways in which contribute to, or combat these issues in order to support the full and equal participation of all members in society, contrinued Felton, who serves as Western Carolina Universitys Director of Intercultural Affairs. This, and much else was presented to the 29 students during the four day training program that is designed to train young leaders in social justice and spark its diffusion into the campus community. The SJI was co-founded by Felton and by Lafayettes Associate Dean of Intercultural Development Gene Kelly during their time at Lebanon Valley College in 2006. Their model is designed to expose leaders to multiple social justice modules including ableism, classism, racism, sexism, and heterosexism. Lafayette is the third college to hold the institute with the goal of challenging students to make a difference in their community. To participate in Lafayettes SJI, students had to complete an application. All 31 applicants were accepted into the program and 29 students attended: twelve freshmen, ten sophomores, three juniors, and four seniors. Kelly and Felton were pleased with the overall diversity of the group. We found people from all groups, all thrown in together, Kelly said. I have studied social justice in many ways before but never in a peer-to-peer, open-dialogue setting like SJI, student representative Elizabeth Lucy 15 said. The format of the program made SJI

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as those who have never been recognized by the college or have had their recognition withdrawn, said Andrew Anastor 13, spokesman for the Rho Chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity. Recognition of the Rho chapter has never been formally withdrawn by Lafayette College, a fact admitted in Northampton County Court during the ongoing legal debate over the right to occupy Vallamont [Chi Phis fraternity house], Anastor continued. Therefore, this policy is not applicable to the Rho Chapter and we intend to continue Chapter operations as such. Vice President for Campus Life Annette Diorio rearmed the colleges stance on the new policy in an email to the Lafayette community Wednesday. In 2011, the college established the Implementation and Assessment Group on Greek Life which is midway through a three-year period designed to both strengthen and assess the Greek community, she said. The Board made a decision that during the three year implementation period no groups beyond the 10 currently active and recognized at the college would be granted recognition. In a phone interview, President Daniel H. Weiss said, The reason for the policy was to address the perception by the Board that unrecognized Greek organizations were undermining the health and safety of our students. The experience with Everett Glenn on All College Day was related to that. KDR alumni and aliates did not respond to requests for comment. Some underclassmen were uncertain exactly who the policy impacts. I think its a little harsh because some of the fraternities and sororities have good intentions, Sam Isaacs 16 said, but the college is shutting them down without knowing that what theyre doing is against College policy. Its fair because its applied to all unrecognized organizations, Jason Hill 16 said. As long as its applied un-biasedly, its fair and its not like theyre preventing someone from joining one of these off-campus. Kate Cherney 15 contributed reporting.

Photo by Jessica Silverman 14| The Lafayette The Social Justice Institute consisted of 29 students and was held from January 24-26.
a huge success. To preserve the open-communication environment, Kelly plans to cap any future program at 30 participants. The first step of the institute is a lesson in terminology, which Kelly said included learning the language and gaining the ability to communicate. Participants completed readings for each module and participated in lectures and group discussions. After two days of training and exposure to social justice subfields, the students then took a trip to New York City. The goal is for them not to just learn but to do, Kelly said. The students broke into small groups and visited social justice advocacy agencies such as Action Against Hunger International and the LGBT Community Center. They also visited neighborhoods and interacted with people in different communities. The New York City trip demonstrated the multiple ways we, as a community, can tackle the inequalities of our surroundings, Julia Guarch 15 said. Guarch said the urban exposure brought the lectures to life. On the last day, the students were tasked with the challenge of tying their New York City experience back to Lafayette. The final day included an action-planning session in which the students broke into groups and brainstormed ways to proactively share their social justice training with the Lafayette community. The groups will meet in a month to plan additional steps toward the implementation of their action plans. SJI may be over, but the dissemination process has only just begun. Guarch plans to bring her social justice training to the clubs she is involved in. Im an active member of QuEST and ALF on campus, so I will certainly try to apply my new found knowledge in the planning and executing of our events, she said. Lucy has a similar plan. I am involved with Nicholas Kristofs Half the Sky Movement, she said. I hope to use this organization to bring more awareness to campus in regards to womens rights issues. At its core, SJI created a community for Lafayette students who share a similar passion for social justice. Sometimes we can feel like we are alone in our efforts to create a true equal opportunity society, Guarch said, but the institute showed us that that assumption must be wrong simply by having more than twenty people in a room who want change. Kelly hopes to hold another SJI next January.

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01/28/13 Criminal Mischief 01/28/13 Theft

02/02/13 Purch., Consume, Poss., Trans. of Liquor

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At 12:15 AM, responded to Ramer Hall regarding a report of an altercation. There were alcoholic beverages in the room on the desk which were confiscated due to students being underage. Referred to Director of Student Development. (B. Martino) At 3:03 AM, ocer responded to a call of a broken window at Gates Hall first floor lobby window. Incident under investigation. (B. Martino)

02/02/13 Criminal Mischief

At 8:58 AM, employee reported someone has spit on the wall of the elevator at South College. Incident under investigation. (D. Abel) At 10:16 AM, employee reported the theft of a 40 gallon garbage can from Fisher Hall East. Incident under investigation. (P. Bastek) At 1:26 PM, employee reported a theft at 9 North Campus Lane. Incident under investigation. (C. Snyder) At 8:30 PM, female student reported the theft of an item from her unlocked room at Rubin Hall. Incident under investigation. (J. Hughes) At 07:49 AM, employee reported the theft of a 40 gallon garbage can from Fisher Hall West. Incident under investigation. (P. Bastek)

02/02/13 Poss. of Controlled Substance

At 6:30 AM, a found coat was turned in to Public Safety. When looking for ID, marijuana was discovered in the pocket of the coat. Referred to Director of Student Development. (J. Duffy)

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At 9:22 PM, female student reported being harassed by a male student at Farber Hall. Referred to Director of Student Development. (T. Marina)

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02/03/13 Poss. of Controlled Substance

At 2:55 AM, ocer reported a distraught student at Kamine Hall in the hallway who had taken drugs. Student transported to hospital by ambulance. Referred to Director of Student Development. (T. Miller)

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At 9:20 AM, employee reported two broken chairs in the snack car at Farinon College Center. Incident under investigation. (C. Snyder)

At 1:50 AM, ocers reported a damaged exit sign at McKeen Hall second floor. Incident under investigation. (J. Hughes) At 12:16 AM, ocer reported a damaged fire extinguisher cover on the second floor of South College. Incident under investigation. (T. Miller)

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At 11:48 PM, ocer responded to a medical assist at Marquis Hall basement. An underage female student had consumed alcoholic beverages. Due to Good Samaritan policy no charges will be filed. Referred to Director of Student Development. (K. Heil)

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At its height, 300 students from each graduating class will take part in some IDEAL project. I cant think of another center or program at the college with that broad of an impact, Hummel said. Lafayette is not the first school to implement a program like IDEAL. Bucknell is home to an innovation center and RIT has its own center for entrepreneurism. But Hummel says IDEAL will be different. Ours is going to bridge the liberal arts and engineering like no other, he said. The hopes for IDEAL are big. But for now, it is starting small. This August, for example, Professor of Economics Rose Marie Bukics will lead a pilot of the Business Link Program, a two-week business boot camp for students interested in marketing and business strategy. Short, co-curricular workshops like Bukicss may become staples at IDEAL. Next fall, some engineering students will be able to substitute their capstone projects for IDEAL projects. By 2017, all engineering capstone projects will be run through the IDEAL Center, according to Hummel. The IDEAL Center will be chaired by Nestor and Professor of Economics Ed Gamber. The positions were endowed by Robert Adenbaum 49. Another alumnus, Don Morel 79, has provided support for multidisciplinary design projects. At this point, were just trying to put the concept together and think about what the organizational structure of the center will look like, Nestor said. One plan may include new certificate programs. Possible certificates include business leadership, entrepreneurship, and non-profit/community leadership, energy, health, environment and security. Julie Depenbrock 13 contributed reporting.

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spring concert, which will be held on All College Day, and has suffered declining attendance numbers in the past few years. According to Georgieva and Dustin, the attendance for 2010s Kid Cudi concert was between 4,500 and 5,000 people. Since then, however, the number has dropped to 2,800 for the 2009 Wale/Knaan/Sam Adams show and then to under 1,500 for last years mostly panned Hot Chelle Rae concert. Last years show can be partially attributed to the nowinfamous budget shortage on the part of Student Government. This years [budget] is more. Its really no secret, Dustin said. Last year, Student Government attributed a certain amount of

Photo courtesy of Macklemore.com money to us, and there were budgeting issues. They had to take some of that money back. This years budget is over $70,000, as opposed to last years, which was between $40,000 and $45,000. This years budget is partially allocated from All College Day funds usually reserved for ACD entertainment. The opener Timeflies, who are known for their popular Timeflies Tuesdays videos on YouTube, is on the same [pay] scale as Hot Chelle Rae, according to Dustin. Last year, it was heres money, go find the most popular thing you can get, he said. This year, we could try and find someone cool. I think we got two pretty good acts, Dustin added.

his discography reveals a genre-bending catalog. While his forte is certainly rap, he also has dabbled in dance/house with the aforementioned And We Danced, and recorded a rock-laced ode to his Irish heritage in Irish Celebration. Dustin has had previous experience with Macklemore from his days working at the University of Washington, and can attest to the artists diversity. Hes all over the place, he said. He dresses in weird costumes, then hell do something real serious, then he goes from completely off-the-wall weird to almost borderline rock. He puts on a good show. LAF is trying to re-spark interest in the

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Politics this week

By Matthew Koos 13 The Lafayette
Th o u g h P r e s i d e n t B a r a ck Obama will remain in the White House for the next four years, the cabinet members surrounding him are poised to change quite a bit. Some retire. Some pursue other opportunities. But these openings allow fresh ideas and faces to enter the administration. Lets meet a few of the key players. Secretary of State John Kerry was conf irmed last week as the new Secretary of State, taking over for Hillary Clinton. Kerry, who ran for president in 2004, served as a Massachusetts Senator for 27 years and later chaired the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran. Kerrys top priority will likely be peace in the Middle East. He was outspoken in the Senate on the topic, especially after the Arab Spring. Secretary of Defense Obama has tapped former Senator Chuck Hagel to replace the retiring Leon Panetta. A Republican from Nebraska, Hagel has received criticism for his comments on Israel and gay rights, but his chances of confirmation remain high. He is another Vietnam vet, and has spent the past few years advising Panetta, as well as teaching at Georgetown University. If confirmed, Hagel will take the reins just as the United States is withdrawing from Afghanistan. He will face formidable foes in Iran and North Korea as well as questions on the use of drones. Secretary of the Treasury Obama has nominated his former Chief of Staff Jack Lew to replace Tim Geithner, who is leaving to pursue other career options. Lew served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget at the end of Bill Clintons term and the beginning of Obamas. Lews experience will be crucial during this economic crisis. If he is confirmed, as expected, Lew will work closely with the President to reduce budget deficit and speed up recovery. Other Important Positions Sally Jewel, CEO of REI, an outdoor equipment company, is the nominee to become the new Interior Secretary, the overseer of public lands and conservation. This position seems to be right up Jewels ally, as she is a wellknown environmental activist. John Brennan, who spent the entire f irst term as Obamas Homeland Security Advisor, is the nominee to become the CIAs new director. Brennan, who is fluent in Arabic, spent many years as a CIA agent and station chief, and also served as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center under George W. Bush. Deborah Hersman is the Presidents pick to take over the Department of Transportation. Hersman has been the Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board since 2004, serving under both Bush and Obama. She has also served on the staff of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Obama has yet to nominate a new Secretary of Labor and a new Secretary of Energy, but these positions should be filled soon. Bottom Line Of all these nominees, Hagel will likely have the toughest path to confirmation. Still, expect all to get through the Senate eventually. The sooner these nominees are confirmed, the sooner the new administration can get to work.

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