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Recent grad sues Brown; says U. ‘not above the law’
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By Ben Schreckinger Metro Editor
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Perhaps preparing for the pumpkin-carving contest later this month, Sharpe Refectory artisans displayed carved watermelon creations Friday.
A recent graduate filed a lawsuit Oct. 5 against the University, President Ruth Simmons and other senior administrators, stemming from the University’s handling of disciplinary action against him. This is the second federal lawsuit pending against the University for its handling of disciplinary matters through the Office of Student Life. William McCormick III, a former member of the class of 2010, also has an ongoing suit against the University for a 2006 rape accusation made against him that he maintains is false. Now, Joe Klunder ’10, originally a member of the class of 2007, is seeking $2 million in damages from the University, Simmons, Provost David Kertzer ’69 P’95 P’98, Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services
Margaret Klawunn and other Brown employees for alleged infliction of emotional distress, civil conspiracy and violations of the First, Fourth, Sixth and 14th Amendments. The complaint further alleges breach of contract, false arrest and false imprisonment against the University. The complaint lists McCormick’s lawsuit as a related case. If the court agrees the two cases are in fact related Klunder’s suit will be tried by the same judge, William Smith. Vice President for Public Affairs and University Relations Marisa Quinn told The Herald Oct. 5 that the general counsel’s office was unaware of the lawsuit. As of press time, she had not responded to requests for follow-up comment left late Monday. The complaint seeks to have the University declared a quasi-governcontinued on page 2
news in brief
Bad news strikes Bears in weekend football matchup
Lost students found in N.H.
Newhall-Caballero ’11 out for season; team falls to Holy Cross
Three Brown students were rescued after being lost for a night in the White Mountains. New Hampshire Fish and Game officers and volunteers found them safe at 2 a.m. Monday morning. The Associated Press reported that the students were with a group of about a dozen hikers in Franconia Notch on Sunday afternoon when they decided to explore on their own. Fish and Game Sergeant Brian Suttmeier told the AP that the three men were not wearing appropriate clothing and had no flashlights, food or matches with them when they decided to go off the trail. The students did have a cell phone, which they used to call for help on Sunday evening. Suttmeier said officials may try to seek reimbursement for the rescue, the AP reported.
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By Ethan McCoy Sports Staff Writer
In a span of just over a week, the football team suffered three heartbreaking losses — dropping two games and losing its First Team AllIvy quarterback for the season. The Bears (2-2, 1-0 Ivy League) fell for the second consecutive week as they lost to Holy Cross Saturday
afternoon, 17-13. After several shoot- was hit as he was throwing and fell outs in their matchups in the past few awkwardly on his wrist, breaking it. Head Coach Phil Estes cited the seasons, Saturday’s game saw the Crusaders (3-3) come out on top in role of “many injuries” in the team’s a defensive battle. disappointing play, but said that the In the week main reason for this leading up to weekend’s loss was SPORTS the game, Bruthat the Bears were “playing flat.” no was dealt a major blow when the team learned that tri-captain QB Kyle “We need to play a little more Newhall-Caballero ’11 would miss the inspired,” Estes said. “No excuses.” The players also recognized the remainder of the season after suffering a broken wrist in the overtime need to overcome the spell of injuries loss to University of Rhode Island a going forward. “Injuries are a part of the game,” week ago. On the last play of regulation in that game, Newhall-Caballero said QB Patrick Donnelly ’13, who
was under center for most of the game in Newhall-Caballero’s absence. “Everybody’s ready for when their name’s called.” Joe Springer ’11 started the Saturday game at quarterback but gave way to Donnelly after an ineffective first quarter, in which all three drives ended without a first down gained. Donnelly demonstrated mobility and quickness in his first extended period of playing time at the varsity collegiate level. He finished with 217 yards passing, one touchdown and continued on page 5
Student exhibit continues Columbus Day dialogue By Emma Wohl Contributing Writer
Though faculty made the decision to change the name of the recent October holiday from Columbus Day to Fall Weekend last year, the dialogue continues in an exhibit at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology.
ARTS & CULTURE “Reimagining Columbus, Reimagining Columbus Day,” curated by graduate students, puts Brown’s decision in the context of the holiday’s history, according to Steve Lubar, professor of American civilization and director of the Haffenreffer Museum. As part of the museum-wide exhibit “Reimagining the Americas,” which discusses how ancient indigenous peoples have been represented by anthropologists, this smaller show aims at “bringing that discussion up
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to date,” Lubar said. Preceding the exhibit’s opening Friday was a performance at List Art Center by Apache singer Boe Titla, who is performing at a number of East Coast universities this fall. Before Titla began, the audience was treated to a surprise opening act. Rose Simpson, a graduate student at the Rhode Island School of Design and a member of Native Americans at Brown, performed songs and spoken word she wrote about life in her home town, the Santa Clara pueblo of New Mexico. Simpson moved about the stage, beginning by facing away from the audience and drawing on a blackboard as she sang. She moved between speech and soulful song, English and the Tewa language of the pueblo, in an unconventional but engaging manner. Her songs, particularly the final number dedicated to her grandcontinued on page 4
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A performance by Apache singer Boe Titla preceded the exhibit’s opening.
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