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RISD selects Somerson as president Alum assaulted on

Waterman and Gano

Search committee, board of directors unanimously elect an alum to executive position for first time

Unidentified male assailant flees crime scene after arrival of two witnesses

By DUNCAN GALLAGHER SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Rosanne Somerson P’11, a renowned studio furniture designer, became the 17th president of the Rhode Island School of Design Wednesday. For the past 13 months she served as interim president following the departure of her predecessor, John Maeda. Every member of the RISD Board of Trustees voted to elect Somerson after a unanimous recommendation by the 11-member presidential search committee, according to a Wednesday press release. A 1976 RISD graduate, Somerson previously held multiple faculty and administrative positions, co-founding the furniture design department in 1995

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Rosanne Somerson P’11 has served as RISD’s interim president since John Maeda’s 2013 departure. Somerson took office permanently Wednesday. and serving as provost from 2012 until she assumed the interim presidency. “It was amazing. I felt extremely honored and excited,” Somerson said

of being elected, adding that she feels supported by the unanimous decisions of both the board and the search » See RISD, page 2

A woman walking near the intersection of Waterman Street and Gano Street was assaulted Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m., according to a campus-wide email Thursday from the Department of Public Safety. The victim, who received a master’s in public humanities from the University in 2011, broke free from her male assailant, whom the email described as approximately 5-foot-7 and 40 to 45 years old. The assailant then fled the scene on foot. “What was odd to me about the event was that he didn’t try to take my

purse or grab my stuff,” said the woman, who wished to remain anonymous due to privacy concerns. “He tried to grab me, and he said ‘you’re coming with me.’ He was trying to take me somewhere.” When two individuals appeared across the street, the assailant let her go and ran away, she added. She remained in the area until Providence Police officers arrived. “The Providence Police were responsive and showed up very soon after,” she said. A Brown detective also arrived at the scene to interview the victim about the incident. A Providence Police investigation to identify the assailant is ongoing, according to the email. The victim has been in communication with officers via email. “It does seem like they’re doing their best,” she said. DPS could not be reached for comment by press time.

Snow woes Fusion showcases emotional range in spring show includes challenge Program collaboration with Badmaash, dances inspired by current events Ocean State By ANDREW DECK

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Municipal snow removal budgets, school schedules struggle to keep up with weekly snowstorms By AGNES CHAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

As more than 40 inches of snow have blanketed the Ocean State in just the p a st mont h , municipalities are struggling to deal with quickly evaporating winter budgets and limited space to store snow. Significant winter storms, which began occurring on a near-weekly basis in mid-January, have made driving difficult and affected the routine operations of public services such as the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. The storms have incurred regular delays for RIPTA as a result of icy patches, narrow roads and steep hills that have not been thoroughly cleared. “Since the first major storm hit, we daily update our riders on detours, and I don’t think we’ve had a » See SNOW, page 2

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As the name suggests, Fusion Dance Company — Brown’s oldest studentrun dance group — performs in a variety of styles, from modern to hip-hop. After watching the group’s Annual Spring Show, which features music ranging from the “Chicken Dance” to a ringtone to Timbaland, it becomes clear that Fusion can engage an audience with a wide range of choreography. Founded in 1983, Fusion has put on a program of all student-choreographed and -performed pieces every year since. This year’s show expands beyond the group’s conventional contemporary and hip-hop combination. The program includes a South Asianinspired collaboration with the Badmaash Dance Company and a rhythmic piece choreographed by alum Jamal Jackson ’00 set to a vocalized percussion track. Lauren Behgam’s ’15 “Propinquity” begins the show with the alarming and propulsive electronica of Alt-J’s “Fitzpleasure.” Behgam’s mad-scientist approach to costuming and her jolting choreography complement the music’s frenetic sound. While the fullcompany performances, such as this

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Nora Ellmann ’17 rehearses for Friday’s 32nd Annual Fusion Dance Company Spring Show. The show will present an assortment of hip-hop, ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary dances, all choreographed by students. one, sometimes have difficulty finding cohesive movement, they ultimately work off the strength of the choreography and emotion of individual performances. The show, despite abrupt shifts in tone, features both entertaining and passionate performances. Griffin Hartmann’s ’15 political commentary in “Handprints,” part of the passionate

category, stands out as one of the show’s most memorable moments. The performance grapples with disconnection and the images of Ferguson protestors, as dancers continuously reach out and struggle to grasp hands. Rory MacFarlane’s ’15 “The City,” contains similar themes. The piece features four female performers, each taking their turn in the spotlight. At

the end, only one of the four is left standing, the others thrown to the ground by the harshness of city life. An eerily slow recording of the optimistic “New York, New York” accompanies the piece. The contrast between visions of the city and its reality are stark and provocative. Jacob Goldberg’s ’17 lighting » See FUSION, page 3

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» RISD, from page 1 committee. “I felt very welcomed and honored to be offered the position.” Somerson’s appointment marks the end of an international search process that lasted 9 months and reviewed over 100 candidates. Somerson, who said she applied and interviewed for the position while serving as interim president, was not involved in the search process. “I was just keeping my focus on the work at RISD at the time,” she said. “The search committee worked tirelessly to identify a new president with the vision, values and leadership style to match RISD’s standards for excellence,” wrote Michael Spalter, chair of RISD’s board of trustees, in a statement on the search committee’s website. Selecting Somerson, who has been an integral part of the community, made the decision “especially gratifying,” the statement reads. The committee comprised faculty members, students, administrators, alums, parents and RISD Museum staff members, according to the committee’s website. Isaacson and Miller — a professional search firm — was also consulted, as were other groups. Ryan Murphy, a senior at RISD, said students received periodic email updates on the search process but were

not frequently engaged with the “dayto-day stuff.” Limited communication struck him as appropriate, considering that the interim president was also a candidate for the permanent position, he said. Murphy said the decision was met with enthusiasm but not much surprise. Tyler Mills, a junior at RISD, said the community perceived Somerson as a strong candidate. During the search, “deep down we were all like ‘okay Rosanne, just end up being president,’” he said. Murphy and Mills both said Somerson is generally popular among students. “I think she’s done a wonderful job,” Mills said. “Overall, we all really do like her.” Somerson said her time as interim president was predominantly focused on maintaining ongoing initiatives and continuing to implement the school’s strategic plan, which she helped craft during her tenure as provost. As president, Somerson said she will be able to pursue longer-term goals for the school. Somerson cited implementing certain elements of the school’s campus master plan — the part of the strategic plan devoted to facilities improvements — and expanding RISD’s financial accessibility as two of her main

THE BROWN DAILY HERALD objectives. She said she hopes to see “those who are qualified to be RISD students have access to a RISD education,” adding that “there will be quite a bit of effort around fundraising to ensure that that happens.” As a former faculty member, Somerson said she is “always interested” in advancing new programs and supporting the faculty and research. “I really believe … that the world is more broadly starting to understand the value of art and design,” she said. “Part of what I plan to do is … to show that our model of education is more vital than ever.” RISD community members generally support the decision to appoint a president who “rose through the ranks of the institution,” Murphy said, adding that Somerson is familiar with RISD and its values. But it is possible that “she won’t shake things up in the same way” as someone from another institution or professional background might. Reflecting on her first experience with RISD — visiting the campus as a prospective student — Somerson said she was immediately struck by the quality of students’ artwork. “I was so impressed,” she said, adding, “If anybody had told me at that particular moment in time that I would someday be leading this institution, I would’ve been incredulous.”

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As mountains of snow pile onto streets, many cities in Rhode Island are seeing their snow removal budgets melt away.

» SNOW, from page 1 day without at least one detour,” said Barbara Polichetti, director of public affairs for RIPTA. Riders have complained in particular of inaccessible stops, Polichetti said, adding, “Sometimes the bus stops are banked in by snow … but our drivers are trying to let people off at the stop, or near the stop whenever possible, where there’s a cut in the snow bank.” Each additional storm makes school cancelation decisions increasingly difficult, as schools must have a minimum of 180 days of instruction per year. So far, there has been one statewide emergency school closure and two other “very significant school closures,” said Elliot Krieger, executive assistant for communications at the Rhode Island Department of Education. “They can’t schedule (make-up days) during state holidays, so they could cut into vacation schedules … or Saturdays, or they could add days at the end of the school year” if severe storms cause more cancelations, he added. Though winter is not yet over, many cities in Rhode Island are running low on available snow-removal funds. While only $300,000 remains of Providence’s $1.6 million budget, the city remains “optimistic that (it) will receive federal reimbursement for the first storm,” said Evan England, press secretary to Mayor Jorge Elorza. Juno, which was the fourthheaviest snowstorm on record in Providence according to the Weather Channel, cost the city about $750,000. Safety is the top priority, England said, adding that exhausting the snow budget would not prevent the city from handling future storms. Other cities in Rhode Island face similar concerns. Pawtucket, for

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Cornell, four Big Red players each contributed at least 10 points toward their team’s victory. Bruno’s strengths lie in its offense and a full-court press that the squad has improved upon and successfully employed in its last few games. Also beneficial for the Bears is the potential return of Janie White ’18. The forward last saw action against Harvard Feb. 6, but she left the game after under a minute of play due to an injury. White

example, set aside a snow budget of $550,000 to fund overtime pay for city workers, private plow drivers and supplies such as salt and sand. But if money spent on outside equipment such as loaders and dump trucks is factored in, Pawtucket has already far exceeded that figure. Though the winter management budget is a minor piece of Pawtucket’s overall budget, “we have to keep (the streets) safe and passable for our city residents … and especially public safety vehicles,” said Dylan Zelazo, chief of staff to the city’s mayor, Don Grebien. “We will certainly continue to clear the streets and we will find the money elsewhere.” This year’s snow woes include more than just heightened expenses: Rhode Island is also running out of space to dump snow, forcing local municipalities to consider alternatives with potentially negative environmental consequences. Snow is currently being brought to parks and beach parking lots, but if locations away from water become occupied, dumping snow into bodies of water such as the Narragansett Bay would be a last-resort option, said Angelo Liberti, chief of surface water protection at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Since snow plowed from the roads often is polluted by gasoline or hydrocarbon contaminants, cities must ensure that only clean snow is dumped into local waters when this measure is deemed necessary, Liberti said. “If (the cities) really have no alternative left, they can call and discuss their situation” with the Department of Environmental Management, he said, adding that the state has “some guidance for being careful where they dump it to make sure that they’re not eroding the shoreline or causing any problems for navigation.” led the Bears with nine rebounds in the earlier matchup against Cornell. Bruno is currently tied with Harvard for fifth place in the Ancient Eight, and it hopes to sweep this weekend and continue to fight its way up the conference rankings. “I know I speak for everyone when saying that we believe the preseason poll is wrong, and we plan to keep fighting our way back to .500,” Sharpe said. “The Ivy League needs to prepare for Brown because we are not eighth in the league.”

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Festival fast-forwards childrens’ ability to appreciate film Providence Children’s Film Festival to host workshops for parents, kids to learn together By ANICA GREEN STAFF WRITER

On a snowy Tuesday afternoon, a drab conference room was lit up by the excitement and laughter of three 8-year-olds animatedly chatting. “Why am I the only boy here?” asked one in cartoonish exasperation. They talked cheerfully about gym class, art and bubbles, all while eyeing the conspicuous jumble of materials at the front of the table. The bubble wrap, packing peanuts, plastic easter eggs, coffee lids, apple juice bottles and cardboard tubes presented an intriguing mystery for the trio, one of whom asked, “Do we get to take this stuff home?” An adult explained to the kids that they would not use the materials to create physical work but instead to explore sound. The workshop, an event at the Providence Children’s Film Festival, opened with a short presentation of the art of sound effects titled “Foley Art.” Kids banged, barked and squealed, creating their own sound effects to accompany short clips of silly silent films. The festival’s partnership with the museum is in its second year and is one of many organizational partnerships that make the film festival a multifaceted community event. When the festival started six years ago, it lasted for three days. It has now expanded to span eight days, and attendance is growing every year,

said Anisa Raoof, executive director of the festival. The idea of the festival is to expose kids to movies beyond Disney classics and to teach them how to think more deeply about the films that they watch, Raoof said. “Kids consume so much media all the time. We want them to become critical viewers.” The festival receives hundreds of submissions from around the world every year, Raoof said. Submissions are first reviewed by the director of programming and then screened for a panel of 40 jurors, who evaluate it using a number of criteria. The panel includes both adults and children, Raoof said. While adults can evaluate a number of aspects such as cinematography and editing, kids help determine if a movie will sustain interest or feel relevant to its audience. In addition to reviewing submissions, a selection team travels to other children’s festivals to view other films. The festival does not only screen films made exclusively for children. Films that are intended for adult audiences but appropriate for children are also shown. Some notable films from this year’s lineup include “Song of the Sea,” “Scrapwood War” and “On the Way to School.” “Song of the Sea,” directed by Tomm Moore, was nominated for an Academy Award for best animated film this year— the festival’s screening was its Rhode Island premiere. “Scrapwood War” focuses on a group of kids at a summer camp tasked with building the tallest possible wooden structure. The story follows two boys through a period of transition in their lives, as they move

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The Providence Children’s Film Festival will screen at four key locations: the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, the Avon, The Wheeler School, and RISD’s Metcalf Auditorium, pictured above. to different schools and face the possibility of a future without each other. “On the Way to School” documents the journey that children in four different countries take to get to school every day, encountering conditions and obstacles far different from everyday routines in the United States. “After we put this in the festival, someone connected us to The Walking School Bus,” an organization that escorts children in dangerous areas of Providence to school in the mornings, Raoof said. Aside from this partnership and one with the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art, the festival collaborates with Providence Public Libraries. The films are primarily screened in four key locations: the Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative

Arts, The Wheeler School, the Avon Cinema and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. But by adding four public libraries to the list of locations, festival organizers aimed to reach out to the Providence community off of College Hill, Raoof said. She hoped this partnership would help libraries expand their film collections past traditional offerings to include more independent and international selections, she added. Another recent addition to the festival is the Youth Filmmaker Showcase. Last year, for the first time, filmmakers under 18 from around the world submitted to the program. Submissions included one from a group of six-year-olds who did a stop-motion project with their toys and one from Italian students who worked on a film with their school.

The program is seeing success so far, Raoof said. Last year, the films were all shown at once, but this year, the immense volume of submissions were displayed in two separate showcases. The festival strives to be educational and dynamic, often holding workshops related to the film’s material in order to help kids engage even more with the films. For example, after a screening of “Singing in the Rain,” a tap dancer was invited to teach the kids about the evolution of tap dance. Following a movie called “Maya the Bee,” a beekeeper came to teach kids about bee colonies, hives and honey collecting, Raoof said. “We try to challenge the kids and help them see things that they might not otherwise,” Raoof explained. The festival runs through Feb. 22.

Med School exhibit takes people-first approach » FUSION, “Beyond the Diagnosis,” hosted for Rare Disease Month, aims to humanize portrayed patients By JACLYN TORRES CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“Heartwarming” and “intriguing” — those are the two words Kris Cambra, director of biomedical communications at the Alpert Medical School, used to describe “Beyond the Diagnosis,” an exhibit commemorating Rare Disease Month. The exhibit features portraits of 17 patients who suffer from rare diseases in order to spread awareness and appeal to politicians for funding for further research. The Med School is the travelling exhibit’s first stop on a tour of medical schools in the United States, Cambra said. Its impact will continue to grow and build a new generation of doctors with a renewed compassion for patients. “The exhibit’s goal is to humanize patients with rare diseases,” Cambra said. “Here at the Alpert Medical School, the buzzword is patient-centered focus. Doctors always think of a patient as a person, not a diagnosis.” Artist Tatiana Roulin looked to capture the concept of people-first thinking in a painting that portrays patients as people outside the doctor’s office. The piece depicts siblings Lucy, Oskar and Ava, who all remain undiagnosed to

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The 17 patient-focused paintings from “Beyond the Diagnosis” center on the humanity of individuals diagnosed with rare diseases. The exhibit will be displayed at the Alpert Medical School throughout February. the viewer. The siblings sit on a bale of hay during a crisp autumn morning. A slight breeze blows by as the trees sway toward the left. The painting incorporates the family dysfunction that arises in taking a picture, exemplified by squirming little kids. All three children look in different directions, as if there are multiple cameras snapping the photograph, recreating the restlessness of childhood. The soft harvest colors give the painting a certain lightheartedness despite the exhibit’s heavy subject matter. Another painting by artist Ed Capeau features a young boy named Luke, who suffers from a chromosomal abnormality and who seems to exude optimism. Unlike the painting of Lucy, Oskar and Ava, which is in color, the painting of Luke is black and white. The lack of color dramatizes the sharp contrast between the young boy’s

features and vivid expression, but the warmth of the painting comes through despite the stark color scheme. The combination of a twinkle sparkling in the boy’s eyes and his direct gaze at the viewer make him seem instantly lovable. He is not just a patient with a rare disease, but also a little boy with certain vulnerability and dreams of his own, said Craig Eberson, associate professor of orthopedic surgery. “Each of the patients is an individual. There may be a different diagnosis, a different manifestation inside each one, but they all have desires, fears and dreams of the world.” A simple black outline, created by Marissa Talbot, depicts an older woman named Ellen who suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. The work stands out in the exhibit of primarily young subjects in vibrant colors. Ellen stands next to her husband,

gazing towards their house. Though Ellen has a toothy grin spread upon her face, her husband is overcome by grief. His head is bent down and the creases around his mouth and eyes suggest immense hardship, reminding the viewer to consider the perspective of a patient’s loved ones. “To be a good physician, you need to be broadly, liberally educated,” Cambra said. “With a liberal education, you can understand what people are going through, what patients are going through.” Doctors need to handle each patient differently, Eberson said. There is no singular universal healing— patients have diverse responses to treatments. Like the title “Beyond the Diagnosis” suggests, this exhibit reminds medical students that patients are people rather than diseases and merit individualized treatment, he added.

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design plays an integral role in all the performances. Goldberg is able to form aesthetic environments that support and shape moods to complement the dancers and choreography. A spare silhouette against a harsh red backdrop or a single spotlight can drastically change the audience’s experience of a piece. The men of Fusion, despite their small numbers, stand out as performers. The powerful elegance of Jason Vu ’17 is featured heavily in the contemporary pieces, as are the crisp movements of Hartmann. And company manager MacFarlane’s hilarious turn in the penultimate “Senior Piece” alone is worth the $5 entrance fee. Many of the women of Fusion also leave a lasting impression. Cara Mund ’16 at one point does an impressive number of fouettes, and Emma Russo’s ’15 hip-hop solo is a welcome shift from a series of dramatic contemporary pieces that, while individually strong, can occasionally meld into each other. Attayah Douglas ’17 also choreographs and dances in a thrilling and visceral jungle-inspired performance. Fusion’s Annual Spring Show is an admirable display of original and collaborative student work. From its frenzied beginning to its uplifting final company number, the show explores diverse moods and styles. Most of all, the show is entertaining. Finding moments of humor between otherwise emotionally raw movement, Fusion’s performances should compel any appreciator of dance to attend.

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Playoff-bound Princeton, No. 5 Quinnipiac come to Providence Eliminated from postseason, Bruno looks to prove itself against topranked ECAC rivals By ANDREW FLAX SPORTS EDITOR

As a difficult season winds down, the women’s hockey team has been eliminated from conference tournament contention and will play its final two games this weekend. Though there are no trophies on the line, Bruno (5-21-1, 2-17-1 ECAC) still has plenty to play for. “Each weekend, it doesn’t matter what our record was before,” said Head Coach Amy Bourbeau. “We’re still looking to win the games.” The Bears will wrap up the 2014-15 season this weekend, hosting Princeton and No. 5 Quinnipiac with a chance to end their season on a high note and escape last place in the conference. The Tigers (14-11-2, 12-7-1) will arrive on College Hill Friday night with their sights set on a better seed for the upcoming ECAC tournament. The team’s 25 points currently place it sixth in the conference, and it has clinched a berth in the tournament that welcomes the ECAC’s top eight finishers. But the Tigers trail fourth-place

St. Lawrence by just two points, and a strong weekend could end with Princeton having home-ice advantage in the first round. The Bears will have an opportunity to dash the Tigers’ hopes, though it will not be easy. Princeton’s roster is laden with stars: Goalie Kimberly Newell ranks fourth in the conference with a .931 save percentage, and forward Molly Contini is fourth in the league with 18 goals. Bruno led 1-0 after one period in the teams’ Jan. 10 meeting, but the Tigers took over after that and claimed a 5-1 victory. “We played two great periods and we kind of fell apart,” Bourbeau said. If the Tigers were not enough of a challenge, Quinnipiac (23-6-3, 14-42) poses an even greater threat. The Bobcats’ defense is all but impenetrable, allowing a stunning 1.08 goals per game. With Bruno’s lackluster offense averaging just 2.11 goals per game — ninth in the ECAC — the Brown forwards will likely have a tough time generating chances in the offensive zone. Quinnipiac’s offense is an uninspiring seventh in the league, scoring 2.69 goals per game, but it provides more than enough support for its staunch defense. Bruno was shut out by the Bobcats in January and was outshot 35-9. But the Bears only allowed three goals

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Sarah Robson ’15, Janice Yang ’15.5, Lauren Vella ’15, Brittany Moorehead ’15 and Kaitlyn Keon ’15 will be recognized Saturday on Senior Day, as the Bears take on No. 5 Quinnipiac at home. and were in a scoreless draw past the midway point of the game. “We were in a really close game with them last time for a little bit until they opened it up at the end,” Bourbeau said. This weekend’s games will mark the final career appearances for five seniors, including forwards Kaitlyn Keon ’15 and Sarah Robson ’15, who are tied for the team lead in points. “There’s no question we’re going to miss those guys. It’s a talented class overall,” Bourbeau said, singling out

Keon as having been “instrumental this year.” While the seniors have contributed heavily to this year’s team — all five rank in the top eight on the team in points — the Bears have a bevy of young talent. Sam Donovan ’18 leads the team in goals with 11, and both goalies to see the ice this season are underclassmen: Monica Elvin ’17 and Julianne Landry ’18. “You can’t ask for more than” Donovan’s output as a first-year, Bourbeau said, adding that the team

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Bears visit ECAC-leading Bobcats, league-worst Tigers With Matt Lorito ’15 one point away from 100-point club, Bruno goes for five straight wins By MATTHEW BROWNSWORD SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Coming off of its first three-game winning streak in more than two years, the men’s hockey team is in prime position to end the regular season strongly and head into the postseason with confidence. Standing in Bruno’s way (4-13-1, 7-17-1 ECAC) are two of the hottest teams in the ECAC, No. 10 Quinnipiac and Princeton. The Bears’ opponents have had markedly different seasons, as the Bobcats (20-8-2, 15-2-1) sit at the top of the ECAC standings and the Tigers (4-17-3, 2-14-2) occupy the bottom slot. But both teams are on streaks of their own: Princeton earned three out of a possible four points last weekend, including a surprising tie against second-place Saint Lawrence, while Quinnipiac has not lost in over a month. Bruno’s Friday opponent is Princeton, which, after an eight-game losing streak in the middle of the season, has recently racked up some conference points. The Tigers got their second conference win last week against Clarkson and are a mere three points behind the Bears in the ECAC standings. Princeton and Brown tied 2-2 in their previous matchup, a back-andforth game in which untimely penalties marred Bruno’s otherwise decent performance. Sam Lafferty ’18 and Brandon Pfeil ’16 got the goals in a

game that broke the Bears’ five-game conference losing streak. The Tigers average an abysmal 1.38 goals per game, worst in the conference and nearly half a goal worse than the next closest team. Their power play percentage is just slightly above the conference-worst Bears, and they have registered only 594 shots this season, 50 behind the nearest conference opponent. Despite those statistics, Brown will have to remain alert defensively. “A lot of our offense comes from defense,” said Matt Lorito ’15. “So as long as we’re playing the way we need to, we are going to get our chances, and then it’s just about finishing.” But Princeton has gotten a huge boost from goalie Colton Phinney. The sophomore let in two goals in two games last weekend, including a 34-save effort against the third highest-scoring team in the ECAC. The netminder was awarded Goalie of the Week honors from the ECAC, as he registered the most saves of any goalie and recorded the league’s second-best save percentage last weekend. The in-form first line of Lorito, Mark Naclerio ’16 and Nick Lappin ’16 will face Phinney. The trio has averaged 2.5 points per game in the last three weeks, a stark improvement from the beginning of the year. Lorito is sitting on 99 points for his career, which will likely change this weekend. The senior has been held pointless over a weekend just once this season, in a home-and-home with Yale in which Brown scored one goal in two games. “It’s definitely a great achievement, but I’m not really concentrating on that now,” Lorito said. “I’m just trying to help our team win whatever way I can. I’m sure I’ll look back at it one

day and appreciate it more, but right now, I’m just focused on playing the right way.” The second line combination of first-year NHL draftees Lafferty, Tyler Bird ’18 and Max Willman ’18 should also stick together this weekend. The trio were on the same line against Princeton in the teams’ previous matchup, which resulted in a goal for Lafferty. For the Bears, a matchup with Princeton is a must-win if they want to move up a couple of spots — suddenly an attainable goal. Bruno trails RPI and Union by five and four points, respectively. “Every game from now on is a must-win game,” Naclerio said. “We are playing each one like it’s the playoffs and are focused on our play and not necessarily who we are playing.” Saturday, the Bears will take on league-leading Quinnipiac, which needs only one win this weekend to clinch at least a share of the ECAC title. Unfortunately for Brown, Quinnipiac could come into its matchup with the Bears needing a win to clinch the title outright, which rules out a lack of motivation from the Bobcats. Quinnipiac’s strong conference record is even more impressive in light of the ECAC’s incredible competition from top to bottom. The Bobcats rank in the ECAC’s top five in both goals per game and goals against per game, leading the league in the latter statistic in conference play. Forwards Landon Smith, Sam Anas and Matthew Peca all rank at the top of the conference in individual scoring as well, with Peca setting the conference pace in assists this season. Smith already has 14 goals on the season,

which means he is far and away the leading freshman goal-scorer in the ECAC. Though netminder Michael Garteig has not been as impressive as Quinnipiac’s forwards, he does rank in the top five in goals against average this season. But in the two conference losses for the Bobcats against Clarkson and Harvard Garteig registered save percentages below 90 percent. “It’s important to just get pucks going north and to put them behind their defensemen,” Naclerio said. “We are a fast team and are successful when we use our speed and take care of the puck.” Garteig recorded a save percentage of .880 against the Bears in the teams’ previous matchup this year, but the Brown offense was no match for Quinnipiac’s high-flying forwards. Smith had a hat trick and Bruno went down 3-0 early, a hole that not even a hat trick from Naclerio could overcome. The Connecticut native has had some success against the Bobcats, registering six points in five games against the current league leaders. “I don’t think it’s anything specific about Quinnipiac,” Naclerio said, adding that he prepares for Quinnipiac the same way he would prepare for any other team. “Quinnipiac is obviously a great team, as they proved over the past few years,” Lorito said. “It’s definitely going to be a challenge for us to try and grab two points in their rink, but I think having played them once already, we know we can play with them. It’s just going to be about playing solid defensively for a full 60 minutes and finishing our opportunities when they come.”

has the youth to compensate for the loss of its talented seniors. “They’re going to have to fill those shoes next year, and I feel like they’re prepared to do it,” she said. Bourbeau said she hopes to see her seniors go out on a high note, adding, “They usually play their best hockey on senior weekend.” The Bears will drop the puck with Princeton at 7 p.m. Friday. -With additional reporting by Alex Wainger

» M. BBALL, from page 8 individual matchups,” Hobbie said, noting the impact that Miller can make and the importance of Maia and the rest of the defense containing him. Only four Cornell players score more than three points per game. But the Bears can only exploit their opponent’s lack of depth if they can score themselves, which they failed to do against the Big Red last time around. Only one Bear, Blackmon, scored in double digits, and he needed 14 attempts from the field and six attempts from the line to get there. Hobbie is unlikely to have any more luck finding shots against Cornell, which holds opponents to the lowest three-point percentage of any team in the conference. “Columbia and Cornell key on guarding the three-point line, so it should open up a lot for guys on the interior and guys driving,” Hobbie said. “I’ll just have to step up and make the shots I get.” Cornell’s defense relies on forcing turnovers and contesting three-point attempts. Though a nonfactor offensively, Big Red center David Onuorah blocked seven shots and grabbed eight rebounds in a stout defensive performance against Brown earlier this season. The Big Red has sent four of its last five opponents to the line for 23 or more free throws. This trend favors Blackmon and Steven Spieth ’17, who can draw fouls and are instrumental from the line. With Harvard and Yale pulling away from the rest of the Ivy League, this weekend’s games at the Pizzitola Center may not feature any team in serious contention for an Ivy title. But Bruno’s disastrous start to league play could be a distant memory if the Bears climb to fourth in the conference with two wins. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

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3:00 P.M. URBAN STUDIES BUS TOUR

Nate Baum-Snow, associate professor of economics, will explore the changes in the economy and demography of Providence’s neighborhoods over the last 50 years, considering how gentrification and the forclosure crisis have affected different neighborhoods. Refreshments will be served following the tour. 341 Brook Street 6:30 P.M. CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET

The Chinese Student Association will ring in the Year of the Sheep with a dinner catered by Yan’s Cuisine, dance performances by student groups and a date auction. Tickets will be available at J. Walter Wilson Friday afternoon. Sayles Hall

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3:30 P.M. CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCE: “L’HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT”

Audience members will hear the trio suite from Stravinsky’s “Story of a Soldier” alongside dramatic narration by Brown Chorus conductor Frederick Jodry. Grant Recital Hall

8:00 P.M. CAPTURE THE FLAG

Technology House will sponsor a giant version of your favorite childhood game featuring nerf. Smith-Buonanno Hall

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FEBRUARY 22

7:00 P.M. TRIP TO SKYZONE

Juniors will bounce around, do a few flips and jump into foam pits with Class Board 2016 this Sunday. Buses will leave from Faunce for the first 90 juniors who purchased $5 tickets at J. Walter Wilson. Faunce 7:00 P.M. OSCAR VIEWING PARTY

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Brown Bites: Feb. 13–20 BY MARCY HUANG, ONLINE EDITOR

Getting iced The men’s ice hockey team swept the ice last weekend with wins over RPI and Union (“Men’s hockey defeats RPI, Union to push win streak to three,” Feb. 18). The win over 10th-place Union was especially impressive considering the Bears’ 7-1 loss against the defending national champions earlier in the season. Mark Naclerio ’16 attributed the team’s gaining momentum to newfound confidence, saying “When we play smart and make sure we are doing the little things right, we find that we are rewarded.” Now on a three-game winning streak, the team has tripled its conference point total in the last two weeks after winning only one of its first 15 ECAC contests. Sounds like some Brown students may finally watch their first hockey game this weekend.

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Cash money Down the hill, Rhode Island received a $25,000 grant to research black history in the College Hill Historic District (“R.I. receives grant to research black history on College Hill,” Feb. 18). With the money, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission has been working with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to revise the description of the property listed under the National Register of Historic Places. According to Ray Rickman, RIBHS senior advisor and former state representative, the previous document granting College Hill status as a historic district included “literally one line about African-Americans in the whole document.” The line consisted of the incorrect generalization that the entire African-American community was poor. A modern-day fairy tale For Brown students who have already dumped their Valentines, Tinder can provide a welcome solution (“Left to their own devices, students swipe right,” Feb. 13). While some use the app for casual, low maintenance social interactions, quite a few have developed more serious relationships, and many have noted that Tinder is somewhat irrelevant to Brown’s hookup culture. In fact, the results of some Tinder matches might be more in line with what our parents have been pushing us toward: actual dates. And for the thousands of confused Brown students who don’t know what a date is, they’re sort of like pre-games without the alcohol. Fifty shades of eh Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a place to go with your new Tinder match, look much further than “Fifty Shades of Grey” according to a Herald review (“‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ does not leave audience begging for more ,” Feb. 18). The movie, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, was adopted from E.L. James’ erotic novel of the same name. The book, originally written as “Twilight” fan fiction, was criticized by many in the BDSM community for the conflation of BDSM and abuse in the characters’ glamorized relationship.

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Kissing co-workers But for those still searching for a better love story than “Twilight,” Brown professors might provide the ticket (“A joint proposal: married to teaching, teaching while married,” Feb. 13). Though married professors are common in academic communities, the scarcity of multiple positions at the same institution can pose various challenges to committed relationships. Still, the close-quarters partnership has perks, as couples have opportunities to eat lunch together and even serve as guest speakers in each other’s classes. Pamela Foa, a senior fellow in gender studies, who is married to Paul Guyer, professor of philosophy and humanities, noted, “Marrying an academic is a pretty good deal.” Maybe that’s the reason we’re always so attracted to our TAs.

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Learning in January IAN KENYON opinions columnist

Let’s be honest, we all love to learn. Every Brunonian who sets foot through the Van Wickle Gates and commits to obtaining a degree carries a devoted passion for expanding intellectual capacity. I, too, walked through the Gates and took this pact last August. Learning is great, and the opportunity to learn even more is even better — right? Last December, I discovered an opportunity to serve our school. The Graduate Student Council was fielding graduate-level nominees to serve on the January Term Task Force. I had worked on committees at my undergraduate alma mater, so I jumped at the opportunity. I also saw the chance to foster more academic acquisition and inquiry at an institution already held in high regard. I serve on the January Term Task Force, but I am not speaking on behalf of its members. I am simply bringing an issue that I consider worthy of discussion before Brown community members. So what is a January term? It is typically a condensed mini-semester lasting four weeks within the month of January. Courses offered

in a January term usually are intensive, meet daily and carry credits equivalent to those from fall and spring courses. At other Ivy League institutions, the January term can be found in different forms. Harvard offers its students “enrichment programming” for a 10-day period in the later part of January known as “Wintersession,” according to school’s website. Cornell offers a similarly named “Winter Session” that lasts three weeks in January.

Rhode Island School of Design, thinks otherwise. RISD offers a six-week “Wintersession” to students looking to explore fields outside their courses of study. A Brown “Wintersession” certainly would better synchronize both institutions’ academic calendars — currently mismatched and problematic — and potentially benefit students from both schools. All departments at Brown would be affected by the implementation of a new academic term. The pres-

would provide added time for studies, potentially decrease the timeline to graduation, and, for those students who dislike the constant come-and-go nature of living on campus, provide a sense of permanence and mitigate the all-too-familiar feeling of being an interloper. Brown could even take its January term classroom off campus and online. Online courses could offer Brunonians continued educational opportunities from the comfort of home. This could be a particular-

The conversation about introducing a January term is only just beginning, and this is the time to discuss all possibilities of what an implementation would look like. Columbia does not offer a January term to undergraduates, but a “J-term” is available to students enrolled in Columbia Business School. Yale, Princeton and Penn currently do not offer January term opportunities to their students. Dartmouth’s unique academic calendar renders an additional term unnecessary. Should Brunonians, therefore, consider the mixed adoption of a January term by fellow Ivies as a hint of caution? Is it a complex system, not easily navigable and not recognized as valuable across the board? Let’s not jump to conclusions. Our College Hill neighbor, the

ence of additional students on campus during the month of January would require expanded on-campus services, including increased dining hall operations, maintenance staff duties, utility usage and so on. Such an uptick in demand for services would benefit students searching for additional employment opportunities — whether it is the undergraduate looking to pick up a few extra hours with Brown Dining Services or the ambitious graduate student or PhD candidate looking to teach a unique course. The additional term would also expand research opportunities. It

ly attractive arrangement for students living far from Providence — whether elsewhere in the country or abroad. And the best part of a January term? It’s optional! If you don’t want to take courses during the January term, you don’t have to. At many other institutions, students are not required to enroll in this extracurricular opportunity. Therefore, Brown students would not become overworked as a result of this change. While the January Term Task Force, led by Provost Vicki Colvin, includes an appropriate selection

of University administrators, faculty and other individuals, everyone should involve themselves in a larger discussion about the benefits — or risks — of a January term and how it could influence our lives. Every field has different needs and styles; for a successful implementation of a new academic term, no question should be left unanswered. The conversation about introducing a January term is only just beginning, and this is the time to discuss all possibilities of what an implementation would look like. Identify your peers, instructors or administrators partaking in this larger discussion and share your thoughts with them. Share your thoughts with everyone, in class, at dinner or wherever you can. Together, we can influence one of the largest institutional transitions to affect campus life since the adoption of the open curriculum. Brown will be our alma mater soon, but there will always be students — and ones who love to learn.

Ian Kenyon GS is a Master of Public Affairs candidate with the Taubman Center and a member of the January Term Task Force. Share your thoughts on potentially implementing a J-term with him at Ian_Kenyon@brown.edu.

Ban smoking at Brown KATE KIERNAN opinions editor

There are days when I sit on the steps outside the Stephen Roberts ’62 Campus Center and take in our college; there is no better place to view and experience what it means to call Brown home. There are students tossing Frisbees outside University Hall, a capella groups selling concert tickets outside Salomon Center and the mass of students just milling about: chatting, eating, dreaming. But there are inevitably a handful of others sitting near me dragging on a habit I wish they did not have. There have been multiple occasions when this scenic view and mental escape has been disrupted by an odor that makes me wrinkle my nose. An odor so acrid it makes me cough. An odor with only one source: tobacco. Few things offend me as much as cigarettes. I am not just a public health student; I am also a cancer survivor. Cigarettes — also known as cancer sticks — have been recognized as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States for more than 20 years. Cigarettes are responsible for the senseless loss of millions of lives. Lung cancer, respiratory diseases, asthma attacks and secondhand smoke-related conditions are just a portion of cigarettes’ cruel caseload. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine earlier this month found that public health experts actually underrate the dangers

associated with smoking, the New York Times reported. This probably doesn’t come as a surprise to the 42 million Americans currently addicted. The Times reported that smokers are likely to die younger than non-smokers, have a substantially heightened risk of dying of lung cancer and an increased likelihood of heart disease and other ailments. Brown is committed to supporting and representing the ideas of a progressive society that champions research, and the research has already been done. Brown aims to protect student and global health, and the school has demonstrated this commitment by

from “occasional smoker” to “addict”: college. Many of us begin as “social smokers” who, in recognizing that tobacco is deadly and addictive, deny forming the habit. “I only smoke when I’m drunk.” Another classic: “I was abroad, and everyone smokes there!” And best yet: “All my roommates were smoking, and I was inhaling anyway, so might as well have a taste for myself.” I call this smoke-and-mirrors logic. Studies show that more years of educational attainment are associated with lower rates of cigarette smoking. According to the surgeon general’s 2014 report on progress in smoking cessa-

find a spot to light up. In total, over 1,200 colleges and universities in the United States have gone tobacco or smoke-free on their entire campuses. Unfortunately, none of them is in Rhode Island, but Brown can be the first. All of Brown’s buildings are already smoke-free facilities, as are all buildings in Rhode Island, and the University stipulates in its smoking policy that employees must be at least 35 feet away from a building to smoke. Given the prohibition of cigarette sales in any of the campus markets and, as of September 2014, CVS — a Rhode Island-based corporation — the tobacco presence

With regards to tobacco policies, Brown needs to shape up.

improving dining options at the Sharpe Refectory and providing students with water bottles instead of selling bottled water. In general, Brown is an in-shape institution where many students exercise regularly, join food co-ops and support Market Shares. But, with regards to its tobacco policies, Brown needs to shape up; we have decided to take an unnerving, backseat role. There are complex and unique reasons for why people start smoking: peer pressure, curiosity, stress or any number of the glamorized cigarette smokers in the media, like actors and pop stars. And there seems to be little dispute among experts on the critical period when young people shift

tion in the United States, just over 10 percent of those with at least a degree from a two- or four-year college were smokers compared to the 31.5 percent of those with less than a high school diploma. Statistics aside, many at Brown still smoke, putting all of us at risk of disease and harm. Brown needs to take more proactive measures. Several of Brown’s peer institutions are ahead of us in instituting smokefree policies. Most recently, Harvard Yard became tobacco-free this past summer, the Harvard Crimson reported Sept. 24. Though student smokers interviewed by the paper noted that while the new ban had not caused them to quit, it now required more effort to

on College Hill has declined. Even the Red Carpet Smoke Shop, a Waterman Street stronghold, closed its doors at the beginning of this year. Health Services does offer tobacco cessation services in the form of pamphlets available in the office, counseling with experts for students or staff members interested in quitting and prescriptions for antidepressants that help students fight the urge to smoke, according to its website. But we all know how hard it is to quit once you start, and it’s time for Brown to prevent people from starting and stub this habit out. Brown divested from tobacco companies in 2003 because the industry

contributes “to social harm so grave that it would be inconsistent with the goals and principles of the University to accept funds from that source,” according to a University press release. But this “social harm” affects us here on campus in very physical ways. Brown should make a healthful and moral decision that backs up its financial one. We forget that students’ individual rights when they are on campus are not absolute. The University’s alcohol policies limit the types of alcohol containers on campus — no keggers — and prohibit selling alcohol at fundraising events. While these types of activities are legal in Providence, they represent the University’s focus on the health and safety of its students by not endorsing alcohol sales and consumption. A tobacco-free Brown would not prevent students from smoking on city streets or in hookah bars, though it would align our ideologies with our practices. Going tobacco-free would mean no more smoking cigars on the Main Green, smoking cigarettes outside University-owned buildings or chewing tobacco near the athletic fields. Students would still have the freedom to smoke — just not on campus. Bans pose a challenging policy shift at Brown, given our strong emphasis on individual freedom and choice. And while this is a decision for us to make, it is a decision we should make on behalf of ourselves and on behalf of others so that all of us may live and work in a smoke-free environment.

Kate Kiernan ‘16 is a Herald opinions editor.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Natalie Pearl ’17 named ECSC MacConnell Division Skier of the Year Bruno heads to West Mountain in Utah as it looks to qualify for Nationals By LAINIE ROWLAND SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Recently named the ECSC MacConnell Division Skier of the Year for the second year in a row, Natalie Pearl ’17 has been a major contributor to one of Brown’s most successful athletics programs. The ski team, currently riding its 40th straight win, has Pearl partly to thank for her seven victories and nine top-three finishes this season. For her conference-leading times and impressive performances, Pearl has been named The Herald’s Athlete of the Week. Herald: When did you start skiing? Pearl: When I was two. But I don’t really remember when I started ski racing. It just happened at a very young age. … I’m from a ski town, so there are programs where your parents just send you on the weekend. And it just progresses as you keep doing those sorts of things. I was a part of the winter sports club, which was just racing all the time. When did you realize that you could be really competitive?

I don’t think I really ever had a moment. … It had always just been what I did and I loved it. I mean when I was younger, I had dreams of being on the U.S. Ski Team, so it was more a point of realizing a more realistic goal of maybe skiing in college. But it was probably my later years in high school that I got to be more of an active member in the competitive group. What’s the hardest part of racing? It’s a very mental sport. It’s really only 40 seconds or a minute. A lot can go wrong — a small thing can throw off everything. So it’s a very mental sport because you have to focus everything you have on just 40 seconds of getting down the hill.

What do you like the most about it? I like surprising people. I like when people don’t expect something. In ski racing, I think it’s really easy, depending on the conditions and how everybody else in the field performs, to either come down and maybe not have your best race or come down and have a really good race. I like taking people by surprise. How do you practice during the year? We’re gone all weekend for pretty much the first two months of this semester. As far as training goes, we train on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning,

which means we can’t take any classes before 1 p.m. On Tuesdays, we drive to New Hampshire, which is two hours away at least, so that means leaving campus at 5:30 a.m. and then driving, training really quickly, and driving back just in time to go to class. On Thursdays it’s a little bit easier. We go train in Boston at Blue Hills, which is where our race will be next week. That’s only 45 minutes away, so that’s a little easier and we don’t have to leave as early. Other than that, we do maintenance lifts in the gym to help us stay strong. Before school starts, we come back around Jan. 1 to go train in Vermont for a week and then New Hampshire for a week, because our races start at the beginning of January. Has the recent snow impacted your training? Yes, a lot. It’s funny because a lot of people think the snow is great for ski racing. And it is to a certain extent, to make sure the trails are covered. But we also like hard snow. It’s better conditions to actually race than a bunch of soft stuff up top. Usually we have to push it all off. … We’ve also missed a bunch of training days because the driving conditions aren’t optimal to get up to the mountain. Then by the time you would slip all the snow off the trail in order to set your course and ski it, there’s not much time left to actually train.

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The world is this Pearl’s oyster: After being awarded the ECSC MacConnell Division’s finest honor, Natalie Pearl’17 hopes to send Brown to Nationals. What does the rest of your season look like? What are your goals going forward? This weekend we are going to regionals at West Mountain. The top four teams from there will get to go to Bend, Oregon to compete in Nationals. We are very optimistic that we will be making that next step. We have a race next week at Blue Hills Ski Area. We have a bus and everything for people to come watch,

which will be really fun. We get to race against MIT, Boston College, Babson, Harvard and Northeastern. That will be good because we’re in a different division than Harvard and Boston College, so it will be nice to race against new people and it will be fun for the viewers to watch us race against another Ivy. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Bruno to host Cornell, Columbia Brown heads to New York Yet to win two consecutive Ivy games, Bruno looks to take down middling New York opposition By CALEB MILLER SPORTS STAFF WRITER

The men’s basketball team’s New York road trip — in which the squad lost consecutive games to Cornell and Columbia — was Bruno’s worst weekend of the season, as the team fell to 0-4 in league play. But the Bears (11-14, 2-6 Ivy) welcome the Big Red Friday and the Lions Saturday with the opportunity to serve a double dose of revenge. “It does provide a lot of extra motivation, especially since we lost two games we thought we were in,” said guard J.R. Hobbie ’17, adding that since the Bears have seen these teams before, they know what to expect. Columbia (11-11, 3-5) With the Ivy League’s leading scorer in guard Maodo Lo and one of its best defenses, Columbia is somehow just 3-5 in the conference. Fourpoint defeats to Ivy leaders Harvard (17-5, 7-1) and Yale (18-7, 7-1) made sense, but losses to Cornell at home and Dartmouth (9-13, 2-6) on the road raised some eyebrows. It could be a testament to the strength of the Ancient Eight this season, because Columbia is still the impressive team that dealt Bruno an 86-65 defeat Jan. 31. The last meeting against the Bears was one of Columbia’s best offensive performances, and it was clear that Bruno lost the game on the defensive side of the ball. Brown gives up more points than any other team in the Ivy League, and it showed at Columbia.

That contest was a closer match that the 21-point margin suggests — it was a one-point game with 6:12 remaining — but Columbia’s three-point shooting roasted the Bears down the stretch. The Lions lit up the Big Apple, nailing 14 treys. The outpouring was no fluke — they hit 15 threes against Penn a week later — so Bruno will need to emphasize perimeter defense in Friday’s game. Behind Lo, a lethal shooter who scores 16.2 points per game, Kyle Castlin has become a potent weapon for the Lions in his rookie campaign. Castlin can hit a trey but prefers to slash to the basket, as he demonstrated with a career-high 21 points when the Bears visited New York City. Columbia Head Coach Kyle Smith can turn to more shooters off the bench, including Steve Frankoski, a senior guard who has shot a tremendous 53.6 percent from beyond the arc in Ivy play. “They blitzed us from the threepoint line last game, so that’s something we’ve been focusing on,” Hobbie said. After watching the film, “it was evident that we didn’t play as hard as we should have,” he added. Lo, Castlin and Frankoski comprise a formidable but undersized Columbia attack. The guard-heavy Lions offense relies on shooters, and when Lo and Castlin combined for 2-of-13 on threes against last-place Dartmouth last weekend, the Big Green upset them. Bruno will look to frontcourters Rafael Maia ’15 and Cedric Kuakumensah ’16 to give them an interior edge. The Bears offense fared well against a stout Columbia defense in their first meeting, with all five Bruno starters scoring in double figures. Hobbie and Tavon Blackmon ’17 have powered the

attack in conference play, but Hobbie, who relies on three-pointers for most of his production, may struggle against a Columbia defense that has allowed the fewest treys in the conference. The Lions’ dearth of skilled forwards should translate to a rebounding edge for the Bears, but they had no such advantage in the first contest with Columbia. If Bruno, the league’s top rebounding team, can flex muscle on the glass, it could lead to a different result this time around.

Cornell (12-12, 4-4) Cornell has been the surprise of the Ivy League this year, though some predicted its bounce-back season because of the return of dynamic forward Shonn Miller. Miller trails only Lo on the Ivy scoring leaderboard and is tied with Maia for the league’s top rebounder. Thanks in large part to Miller, the Big Red has won four conference games, including an upset over Princeton (11-12, 4-3) Feb. 7. Rejuvenated Cornell is a comparable team to Brown, as evidenced by their Jan. 30 meeting, which was tied with 1:18 left before Cornell pulled it out 57-49. The first meeting was a war of attrition: neither defense yielded much and neither offense took control. Brown’s defense was stingy behind Maia. The center denied Miller all game, allowing him to score just eight points and grab only three rebounds. If Maia can repeat his performance Saturday, Bruno will be in the game. Devin Cherry and Galal Cancer stepped up to lead the Big Red in the last meeting, with the latter scoring seven consecutive points for Cornell as it overtook Brown in the last minute. “We focused a lot on guarding our » See M. BBALL, page 4

in search of .500 Ivy record White’s ’18 return from injury could tip scales in Bruno’s favor against Columbia, Cornell By TANEIL RUFFIN SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Looking to reclaim the positive momentum it had several weeks ago, the women’s basketball team will face off against Columbia and Cornell on the road this weekend. The Bears (9-13, 3-5) have battled every Ivy League squad at least once this season, and this weekend’s games are the first in a series of conference rematches. The young squad has constantly refined its style of play throughout the season and has continued to improve with each game. “The last couple weeks have shown how good our team really is,” said Ellise Sharpe ’16. “We started the season with too many close games that we seemed to let slip away. We have learned how to play an entire 40 minutes and how to come away with a victory.” But other teams have undoubtedly improved as well. Despite earlier outcomes, Bruno must remain vigilant, as any team is capable of emerging victorious on any given night. Last weekend, the Bears faced the conference’s top two teams and — though it was not readily apparent in the final scores — Bruno managed to hold its own against the Ivy League elites. The weekend featured the best shooting and rebounding performances for the team in all of its conference contests.

In order to be successful, the Bears must continue to generate effective offense and not allow its opponents to dictate the pace of the game as they head to New York. Columbia (7-15, 1-7) and Cornell (14-8, 5-3) present different styles of play, as Cornell sits in the upper echelons of the Ivy League while Columbia rests at the very bottom of the conference. In preparation for both contests, Sharpe said the squad has worked on transition defense and communication. “We’ve really worked hard all week,” said Rebecca Musgrove ’17. “We’ve gone through our scout of both teams and watched plenty of film. I believe we are prepared for both teams and look forward to the matchups.” First up for Bruno is Columbia. Since the squads’ last meeting three weeks ago, the Lions have finally been able to make some noise in the conference, though they remain in last place. Last weekend, Columbia came up short in an overtime matchup against Dartmouth but managed to claim its first Ivy win against Harvard. The Lions will look to continue this upward trend as they take on the Bears. Last season, Bruno demolished the Lions the first time the teams battled but the rematch did not turn out well. The Bears will hope history doesn’t repeat itself this weekend, having defeated Columbia earlier this year. The Bears’ work on the defensive end will be very useful when they take on an offense-driven Cornell squad. The Big Red currently sits just behind Princeton and Penn in the conference and has the Ivy League’s leading scorer in its arsenal. The last time Bruno saw » See W. BBALL, page 2