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Vol. CXXXVI, Issue XI Friday, December 2, 2016

“If we allow an oil company to dig through and destroy our histories, our ancestors, our hearts and WWooster, Ohio V thewoostervoice.spaces.wooster.edu souls as a people, is that not genocide?” -Ladonna Brave Bull Allard Inside Story of the Week Student Viewpoints | 3 plans rally in Brandon Burkey ’18 responds to “a Third alleged Title IX vio- downtown deplorable perspec- tive” lation under investigation Wooster A third Title IX investigation has been opened by the De- Collaboration with local religious lead- partment of Education’s Office of Civil Rights ers promotes peace and community Caren Holmes Features | 4 & 5 Staff Writer Sally Kershner ’19 In response to student and reports on results of community concerns surround- recent regional Moot ing the presidential election, Court tournaments Alexandra Pereyra ’17 is col- laborating with local religious leaders to organize a rally in downtown Wooster at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Pereyra ex- plains that the purpose of the rally is to generate “proactive peace” and “bridge the gap be- tween the College and communi- ty.” While the College has made services available to students who need support in processing A&E | 6 the consequences of the elec- tion, Pereyra is concerned with Robert Dinkins ’19 the gap in recourses available reviews Netflix’s to the greater Wooster commu- first Brazilian TV nity. She is actively collaborat- show, 3% ing with Pastor Dries of the St. Galpin Hall (above) is where many Title IX cases are heard. This will be the James Episcopal Church, Pastor third investigation opened this semester (Photo by Mariah Joyce). Andries Coetzee of Westmin- ster Presbyterian Church and Mariah Joyce students after [they] opposed the place, just that the matter bears Juanita Greene, president of the College’s handling of sexual vio- further investigation. OCR also Wooster and Orrville chapter of Editor in Chief lence complaints, including by pur- emphasized that throughout the the National Association for the suing disciplinary action against investigation, its role is to be an Advancement of Colored People The Department of Educa- [them]. impartial fact-finding party. (NAACP). tion’s Office of Civil Rights 2. The College failed to provide The College is currently work- The rally will take place in (OCR) has opened a third Title [four] students a prompt and equi- ing to improve its handling of the gazebo at the corner of N. IX investigation at The College table response to a Title IX griev- Title IX complaints through two Market and E. Liberty Streets Sports | 7 of Wooster. The complainants ance that was filed against [them]. processes: a working group on in downtown Wooster. The or- received official confirmation that 3. The College failed to provide sexual violence prevention and re- ganizers are working to solidify Aleksi Pelkonen ’17 their case had been accepted and a method by which [four] students sponse and an ongoing search for speakers to take part in the rally. covers the College’s would be investigated by the OCR could file a complaint against the a full-time Title IX coordinator. They will also be distributing men’s basketball on Nov. 15. College’s Title IX Coordinator. In an email to the campus commu- information and encouraging team The supervising attorney on This investigation brings the to- nity on Nov. 16, President Sarah individuals to financially sup- the case is Brenda Redmond, ac- tal number of open OCR Title IX Bolton said that the College hopes port national organizations in- cording to the letter notifying investigations of the College up to to have hired a full-time coordina- cluding Planned Parenthood, the complainants that their case three. The first two investigations tor by the spring. the NAACP and the American Event of the Week had been accepted. In that letter, were opened in September of this As for the two other open Civil Liberties Union, all of Redmond said that the case was in year. The College is one of 212 post- cases, at the completion of the which represent groups that Wooster Chorus response to three complaints filed secondary institutions currently be- investigation the D.O.E. will have expressed fear and concern with the OCR on Aug. 8, 2016, ing investigated for Title IX viola- disclose whether it entered over Trump’s presidency. The Concert about incidents which occurred tions, according to the D.O.E.’s list. into an agreement with the Wooster mayor, Robert Brene- Saturday, Dec. 3 during the 2015-16 academic year. In its letter accepting the case, the institution to address the com- man, has also been invited to 7:30 p.m. These complaints were: OCR reiterated that the opening of plaint or whether there was attend the event. Pereyra has Gault Recital Hall 1. The College’s Title IX Coor- an investigation does not indicate insufficient evidence of a Title reached out to student leaders dinator retaliated against [four] that a Title IX violation has taken IX violation. as well as the Wooster Daily Re- cord to publicize the event to the greater Wooster community. Pereyra explained that the #WooTalks discusses moving forward post-election event “is not an anti-Trump rally” but she expressed concerns that Matt Woodward the protest may be interpreted as sues have specifically impacted the an explicitly partisan event. She Contributing Writer Wooster community. affirms that students and commu- On Monday Nov. 21, the Center According to Dean Scott Brown’s nity members that choose to ha- for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) campus-wide email description of the rass others will be asked to leave. hosted its third #WooTalk since the event, the latest talk was designed In efforts to combat any form of program first found its way onto cam- to be an open dialogue about how to harassment that protesters may pus this past summer. #WooTalks are have difficult conversations about the experience, the organizers are dialogues about different issues facing presidential election and recent issues working to confirm St. James Wooster or the world and deal with of injustice over Thanksgiving Break. Episcopal Church as a safe space the themes of campus climate, justice These conversations range from din- open to those who feel they need and diversity. HerBrina Shepherd, the ner-table conversations with relatives to step away from the rally. program coordinator for the Office of of differing political viewpoints to Pereyra hopes that the rally Multicultural Student Affairs, said- conversations with roommates. will not be a divisive event but that #WooTalks are meant to “give Though this was the planned Above, students gather to discuss social injustices and violence rather a showcase of community people a space to talk about what’s theme for the dialogue, it really was that have recently occured (Photo by Shoshana Rice). solidarity. She said, “I am hoping going on. They don’t have to be about centered on the process of healing of a person. At best it’s a polished centered on current events. that the event will bring people current events, but it just so happens and moving forward from the results and filtered reflection or image. The The dialogues it creates are together and start a conversa- that the last three have been.” of the presidential election. As a gen- #WooTalks program forces us to in- important with or without direct tion. Even if some people do not The first #WooTalk occurred eral rule of thumb, #WooTalks are teract with ‘The Other.’” prompting and in the future the respond well to the rally, there this past summer in response to left open-ended so that the conversa- It requires us to step outside of program coordinators of CDI will be many present who are de- various instances of violence and tion can be about what those in atten- ourselves and look someone in the hope to collaborate with student termined to make Wooster a safe discrimination in the United States. dance need it to be about. eye. But it also requires us to look into groups on campus to continue town and are interested in start- This #WooTalk provided a space Nate Addington, interim direc- our own selves so that we can articu- having challenging and neces- ing up a human rights resources for Wooster students who were here tor of Interfaith Campus Ministries late our feelings, emotions and values sary dialogues on campus. organization in the town.” over the summer to process various said, “We live in a world today where without the crutch of a social media If any students are interest- Students interested in par- events and begin the healing process. it’s very easy to see people but in- post to hide behind.” ed in being a part of the future ticipating in the event are en- The second #WooTalk also focused creasingly more difficult to actually The #WooTalks program is of the #WooTalks program, couraged to join Pereyra at 4:45 on recent issues of injustice in the know them. I can share an article on expanding right now and the they should contact HerBrina p.m. outside the Lowry Center United States but was designed to Facebook or tweet out my opinions CDI staff hopes that it will even- Shepherd to set up a meeting or to walk from the campus to the be a conversation about how these is- but social media isn’t a true version tually become a program less pitch any ideas over email. gazebo in downtown Wooster. Friday, Voice Section Editors: December 2 Janel England 2 News Mackenzie Clark SECURITY BRIEFS Campus community identifies strategic priorities ALCOHOL Mackenzie Clark education, what the world is and hear multiple perspectives several meeting attendees looking for in college gradu- of strategic priorities for the stressed the importance of re- 11/13 — 12:12 a.m. News Editor ates, where future resources immediate future of the Col- viewing the College’s current Wellness Center On Monday, Nov. 28, the will be coming from and what lege. Committee members and tuition model, restructuring Suspect, 20, drank too Strategic Planning & Priori- the College is doing to attract meeting attendees also ad- financial aid to better meet much and was brought to ties Advisory Committee (SP- students. dressed the sustainability of the needs of all students and Wellness Center PAC) held an open meeting This semester, SPPAC has these priorities. turning the committee’s focus on strategic priorities. The been working to give President Members of the College to researching current stu- 11/13 — 1:07 a.m. meeting was an opportunity Bolton advice in regards to community brought multiple dent demographics in order Bornhuetter Hall for students, staff and faculty to address more immediate is- Suspect, 18, was in to share what they feel are the sues, rather than doing strictly possesion of alcohol. most important priorities for We’re talking to students, long-term planning. Witness reported incident the College in the near future. The priorities identified at In an email sent to the cam- “ staff and faculty to hear the meeting will be compared pus community on Nov. 21, to the plan for the College’s THEFT Greg Shaya, the Chair of SP- what they think are the most im- current budget and worked PAC, stated, “SPPAC’s charge portant priorities for the immedi- into planning with the presi- 11/8 — 2:40 p.m. is to advise and counsel the dent and her cabinet for the Andrews Library President on strategic plan- ate future.” upcoming school year. Basketball jacket taken ning and the determination of -Greg Shaya, Chair of SPPAC “Tonight’s meeting was part from 150th Anniversary resource allocation, to consult of a listening tour. We’re talk- Display. Two witnesses with campus constituencies ing to students, staff and fac- reported incident on strategic planning and pri- ulty to hear what they think orities and to regularly apprise both long-term and short-term points of view on a variety of are the most important priori- 11/12 — 1:21 a.m. the faculty of issues under challenges related to these ar- issues. Specific priorities men- ties for the immediate future,” Shearer House discussion. As part of this, we eas, which she has identified as tioned included strengthening said Shaya. Victim reported wallet are asked to consult with other most important. support for Security and Pro- “We’ll be talking about this faculty committees and campus The committee has dedicated tective Services, hiring more through December and Janu- taken from jacket constituencies regarding poli- the fall semester to performing counselors in Longbrake Well- ary. We’ll take these conver- cy decisions that have strategic broad investigations and hav- ness Center and addressing ar- sations back to our committee DISORDERLY impact.” ing conversations with other eas of the College that may be and hold them up against other Earlier this semester, Presi- committees. During the spring understaffed. information we have. Our aim 11/13 — 1:02 a.m. dent Bolton gave SPPAC three semester, SPPAC will turn Other priorities mentioned is to provide useful advice to Kennedy Apartments important strategic areas she their focus to budget plan- included providing resources the President as she sets prior- Four suspects held would like to address: students, ning and strategic priorities to more adequately accommo- ities for next year and we build unsanctioned and resources and the competitive that will inform the work to be date different dining needs for the College’s 2017-18 budget.” unregistered party. Broken context of the College. done by the president’s cabinet all students, renovating out- If you have a suggestion or up by SPS SPPAC is currently focusing during the summer. dated dining facilities and in- question for SPPAC, contact on these three areas by think- The goal of Monday’s meet- creasing student opportunities Greg Shaya at GShaya@wooster. FIRE ing about what future students ing was to update the commu- for experiential learning. edu or Vice Chair Ellen Falduto will be looking for in a college nity on the work of SPPAC In regards to financial needs, at [email protected]. 11/12 — 6:03 a.m. Kenarden Lodge Outpost caught fire Scot’s Key is currently undergoing revision Victoria McCaslin Bryan Robb ’18, Dean Scott of the Scot’s Key have still not access to an online page con- SUSPICIOUS PERSON Brown and Angela Johnston. been finished and distributed taining the full alcohol policy, Contributing Writer “Ultimately we’re going to to the student body, despite it along with a link to apply to 11/8 — 10:35 p.m. Campus Council has made open it up to the campus as a being the end of 2016. see a counselor. Fairlawn Apartments some minor changes to the whole, to make sure that there Griffith and Robb attribute The format would make it Witness reported school’s noise policy in the are no other problems,” said this to the lack of manpow- much easier for students to use panhandler on campus Scot’s Key. The changes come Robb. er behind the task. “It’s late, the Scot’s Key and follow the from an extended Campus next steps. Council project that will con- While the Council votes on 11/5 — 2:27 a.m. tinue to the end of 2018, aimed new additions and changes as Holden Hall at revising the Scot’s Key to We’re adding some policies they go, all changes made to Suspect in possession of make it more concise and easier that we don’t have and then the key won’t become effec- drugs and paraphernalia, for students to use. So far, no “ tive until the beginning of the witness present at changes have been made that we are making sure everything’s next academic year. incident will affect students directly. “Nothing we do today would The main changes have been consistent across the different doc- influence the day to day lives the streamlining of the noise uments that campus uses.” of students this year, only policy by combining the two next year,” says Robb. Want to sections of the Scot’s Key that -Jordan Griffith, Campus Council Campus Council meetings oc- contain noise policies. While cur every Thursday at 11 a.m. inform the the actual policies remain un- member in the Scot Center Governance student body changed, the language has room, and students are welcome been cleaned up. attend either to sit in or to voice about current “We’re adding some policies The Scot’s Key should but understandable,” Griffith their concerns. that we don’t have and then we be updated every academic said. If there are any major issues events? are making sure everything’s year; however, Griffith said, Another goal is to virtualize students should approach Jack consistent across the different “Generally, this hasn’t been the Scot’s Key to make it more Johanning ’17, president of Come write for the news documents that the campus done either ever or in a long accessible. The goal is to create Campus Council, but all Coun- section! uses,” council member Jordan time.” online pages for every section cil members can take student Griffith ’19 said. These in- While Dean Buxton goes of the key, enabling students to concerns and share them with For more information cluded policies to clarify inde- through it and cleans it up quickly and easily find informa- the group. cent exposure and disorderly from year to year, no drastic tion that pertains to them. Robb suggests letting a coun- contact section conduct. changes can be made without For example, instead of go- cil member know your issue editors Janel England and This task has been taken on the Council’s approval. ing through the PDF or physi- ahead of time. “It would be the by a subcommittee of Campus “We’re going through this cal booklet to find out what to difference between showing Bookstore cont. Mackenzie Clark, at Council, headed by co-chairs piece by piece,” said Griffith. do if a student has an alcohol up and catching everybody flat Griffith and council member The 2016 physical handouts problem, the student will have footed,” said Robb. [email protected] and Fire cont. [email protected]. BITE-SIZED NEWS LOCAL NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Copy-editors Wanted! Eleven people have been hospital- Veterans plan to serve as human Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has ized after an attack at Ohio State Uni- shields for protesters at Standing Rock undergone the most severe coral bleach- Stop by the office on Tues- versity on Monday, Nov. 28, according Sioux Reservation next week. Protest- ing on record, according to CNN. to The Washington Post. ers have been gathered at the reserva- Over the past nine months, the days after 4 p.m. or email the OSU student Abdul Razak Ali Artan tion for months to oppose the construc- warmer water has caused bleaching Editors in Chief, drove a car into a crowd of people and tion of the Dakota Access Pipeline, killing off more than two thirds of then got out and began to slash people which they say could pollute the Mis- the coral in a part of the reef that had Mariah Joyce with a knife. Artan was shot and killed souri River if it is damaged. previously been untouched. by a responding university police of- According to The New York Times, The bleaching was mapped by aerial and Jared Berg, at ficer within a minute of their arrival around 2,000 veterans plan to gather surveys and teams of divers and ex- [email protected] on the scene. at Standing Rock next week to protect tends over 700 kilometers of the reef. Video recordings of Artan driv- the protesters. As of Tuesday afternoon Though the coral will likely regrow, and [email protected] ing onto the campus indicate that he fundraising efforts had gathered more CNN reported that another event of was alone in the car, said the Post. than half a million dollars to pay for similar magnitude in the coming years OSU Chief of Police Craig Stone said food and supplies for the demonstration. could do even more damage to the reef. that police are as of yet unsure what Artan’s motive was, or whether anyone Source: The New York Times Source: CNN While we strive to achieve else was involved. excellence every week, we, too, sometimes fall short. Source: The Washington Post Please send your corrections to [email protected] or [email protected]. Section Editors: Friday, Lily Iserson Voice December 2 Coral Ciupak Viewpoints 3 The Wooster Voice The College of Wooster’s Student Newspaper Since 1883 An Open Letter to Wooster Conservatives Published Weekly on Fridays I sincerely hope that the simply for being who they are. vative students stand for and opinion piece titled “Illumi- If conservative students feel so how our unique liberal arts Editors in Chief: nating a ‘deplorable’ perspec- out of place at Wooster for the model fits into their world- Mariah Joyce Jared Berg tive” (Nov. 18, 2016) does political views that they hold (and view and sense of identity. not represent the sentiment that they can conveniently keep If you are a conservative stu- Managing Editor: of conservative students at to themselves when it is advanta- dent and you feel that profes- Tristan Lopus The College of Wooster. geous to do so), I invite them to sors at Wooster dismiss your Speaking for myself, I dis- reflect for a moment on how some perspective on the basis of your Editorial Board: tinguish Wooster’s conserva- students might feel when they in- political views, then let’s talk. tive students from the xeno- teract with people from the local I invite you to approach me Mackenzie Clark: News Editor Daniel Sweat: Features Editor phobes, misogynists, racists, community who do not welcome and other professors to start Janel England: News Editor Sally Kershner: Features Editor anti-Semites and homophobes them simply on the basis of how a conversation. But let us also Coral Ciupak: Viewpoints Editor Aleksi Pelkonen: Sports Editor who also voted for President- they appear or how they speak. agree that being challenged elect Trump and who do not As a Wooster faculty mem- to examine our beliefs and Lily Iserson: Viewpoints Editor Megan Zerrer: Sports Editor in the least represent con- ber, I welcome conservative stu- to understand other perspec- Robert Dinkins, Jr.: A&E Editor Shoshana Rice: Photo Editor servative values as I have dents into my classroom, and I tives in accordance with the Katie Cameron:A&E Editor grown to understand them. expect from them no less than College’s mission holds enor- Having said this, I have a what I expect from my liberal mous value when done from difficult time sympathizing students: to embrace and ac- a position of mutual respect, Theresa Dunne: Chief Copy Editor Jordan Griffith: Chief Copy Editor with the plight of our conser- tively cultivate Wooster’s Core genuine openness, and a de- Anna Hartig: Copy Editor Ellie Kahn: Copy Editor vative students — who might Values as they struggle (and sire to gain knowledge. I look Eli Milette Copy Editor Matt Kelly: Copy Editor very well be in the minor- yes, they will struggle) to learn forward to hearing from you. Warren Lewis: Business Manager Maria Witt: Copy Editor ity on this campus — when the material for my course. several, if not many, other I am disappointed in the article Brian Cope is an Associate Pro- Wooster students know first- published on Nov. 18 because I fessor in the Department of All materials published herein are property of The Wooster hand what it truly means to would have liked to know more Spanish. He can be reached for Voice and cannot be reproduced without written consent of the endure systemic discrimination about what Wooster’s conser- comment at [email protected] editors. The Voice can be contacted by mail at 1189 Beall Avenue (C-3187), Wooster, OH, 44691, or by phone at (330) 263-2598. Emails can be sent to the editor at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The aim of the Viewpoints section is Illuminating a “po-faced zealot” perspective to provide our readers with a view of the diverse In the most recent edition of this higher education in general, have been are undeniably beliefs the Trump voter newspaper, published on Nov. 18, a vilified. Professors — individuals who either must support or be able to dis- and varying opinions that make up the campus viewpoint was offered with the goal of have spent their professional lives dedi- miss. I cannot. community. The views and opinions expressed “Illuminating a cated to the study of a specific discipline A post-fact society where experts ‘deplorable’ per- — are seen as no longer offering their are dismissed and mistakes in moral here are those of the individual authors and not spective.” This students an informed interpretation of thought cannot be recognized as such is necessarily of The Wooster Voice. We do not cen- piece of writ- the facts, but rather a mere opinion, as an incredibly dangerous world and one ing gathered the conservative student must “adhere that I am not willing to accept. sor viewpoints on the basis of the opinions they quite a bit While I would promote a civil express; this means that we will occasionally print of atten- Perhaps it’s not discussion with any conservative viewpoints that some readers find offensive. We Brandon Burkey tion and of this community, I will not seemed to that“ we do not under- concede the ethos of this insti- welcome responses to viewpoints but ask readers satisfy the writer’s “life affirming” stand how the real tution in the process. If you do to recognize that these views are not necessarily goal of attacking “politically cor- not subscribe to the intellectual rect liberalism.” If you happen to world works, but rather process, academic analysis or our own. be one of these so-called liberals, scientific method, and dismiss thus having “the luxury to be of- recognize that this sta- the results produced by these fended,” then you may have read tus-quo so cherished by practices as a mere view, then this article and felt attacked by you fundamentally disagree with Celebrating sci-fi cinema some of the writer’s views. the alt-right is not ac- The College of Wooster and If you’re like me, you watched Star are good, intriguing movies in their However, even if you do higher education as a whole. Wars as a child and got way too ob- own right. Prior to 2009, only five not identify solely as the ceptable.” Those of the “deplorable per- sessed with it. I even made my parents sci-fi movies had ever been nomi- “fragile counterpart” to the spective” do not like that liberals go with me to nated for an Oscar. However, in just conservative, but simply as think there is something “mor- the midnight the past seven years, seven more a student or faculty member -Brandon Burkey ’18 ally ill” about their views. And to premiere of Re- films have carved out their place on at The College of Wooster, the liberals calling out the moral venge of the Sith that list. then you too may have felt at- to a professor’s view just to get the illness of views held by the President- (sorry Mom, Moreover, it feels like the face of the tacked by such comments. The grade.” Professors are now seen as of- elect and his supporters: I urge you to sorry Dad) be- genre is changing. Rather than chroni- writer claimed, “The propaganda fering mere views, not knowledge. It please continue and not begin to fall cause I was so cling the adventures of renegade that many of our professors at- would appear as though the real world victim to the idea that the values to Daniel Sweat stoked to see a smugglers in a galaxy far, far away, a tempt to pour down our fellow evades the liberal, so we “scurry to a which we subscribe are simply views new Star Wars movie. lot of contemporary science-fiction students’ throats is astounding: safe space” and hide from it. rooted in mere opinion or belief. Over the years, I’ve maintained a media sets itself in the near-future, most do not even notice as they Perhaps it’s not that we do not un- The self-proclaimed conservative slightly-more-than-casual interest in right here on Earth. And many sci-fi choke it down.” derstand how the real world works, “extremophile” pleads with his peers sci-fi movies and shows. I’m no super- media tap more into the human ele- Apparently, the masses of stu- but rather we understand it all too to “remain steadfast” and to “not let fan by any stretch of the imagination, ment of the story than the alien. dents are victims of a line “too often well and recognize that this status- other groups determine [the future] but I watched iRobot, like, 30 times Take, for instance, Denis Ville- blurred between being taught how to quo so cherished by the alt-right is for us.” And I plead with my liberal in a summer because neuve’s think and what to think.” But do not not acceptable. peers to not let mere views deter- I thought it was that Though they recently fear, my liberal friends — luckily, we This is not a civil discussion concern- mine the future, but to remain stead- good. Ah, to be young released have been informed of this wonder- ing the merits of trickle-down econom- fast in our conviction that the goals and naïve again. “have certainly Arrival. In ful insight and can now change our ics. We are talking about putting people and methods of this institution are Anyway, if you’re the film, 12 behavior accordingly. on lists because of their religion, or sound and should be continued. even a casual science grown more visu- alien space- We live in a post-fact society where threatening conversion therapy based fiction fan, you’ve ally stunning, sci-fi ships appear the capital “T” Truth has been reduced on sexual orientation or the denial of Brandon Burkey, a Contributing Writer probably noticed that on Earth, to a merely subjective end, a society respect for the natural world when cli- for the Voice, can be reached for comment we’re living in a golden movies have main- and Louise where the goals of this institution, and mate change is called a “hoax.” These at [email protected]. age for sci-fi movies, tained their sta- Banks, a lin- whether it’s adapta- guist, must tions, reboots or com- tus as emotionally learn their College students can be activists pletely new material. language to The 2016 election’s results to speak up against the injustices a vital role in organizing. You can’t beat some and philosophical- figure out were hard for many people to in the world. For those who were startled by of the classics, but com- ly stimulating.” if they’ve accept, including myself. Nov. People have been fighting for the election of Trump, welcome. puters have gotten so come to 9 was one their rights for decades. During Now is not the time to claim that frickin’ crazy that to- help or of the most my time away from social media, one individual is more “woke” than day’s sci-fi movies are on -Daniel Sweat ’19 harm hu- depressing I reflected on what I have done to the other but rather work together the cutting edge of film. manity. A days in my help fight against injustice in this towards shared social justice goals. Just take Christopher large part life. I felt as country and abroad. We must donate to organiza- Nolan’s Interstellar for example. Even of the film is devoted to figuring out if I was liv- As some of you may know, I tions that are fighting against if you can’t appreciate the stellar (ha, what the heck is up with the aliens, ing a night- tend to post and tweet many ar- systems of oppression, we must get it?) soundtrack or the heart-warm- yes, but at the center of the story is Monét Davis mare, and to ticles regarding movements and hold all elected officials account- ing plot, you’ve got to admit that the Louise’s relationship with her child. be completely honest, I still feel other helpful sources to educate able, further educating ourselves visuals in that movie are incredible. Moreover, a main driving force of this way. people on what’s occurring in to- on the forms of oppression and so Like, it was everything the acid-trip the plot is human socio-political con- I am fearful for those who day’s world. much more. part of 2001: A Space Odyssey want- flict. Indeed, like Her, Inception, Ex Donald Trump has threatened But that is insufficient. My con- Sharing enlightening articles on ed to be and more. As a testament to Machina, The Martian and even Black throughout his campaign. As tribution has fallen short. While social media is important, but it is the attention to detail in that movie, Mirror, Villeneuve’s film uses some- Angela Davis said in a talk at many of us participate in some not enough. the methods the visual effects team thing unfamiliar to get closer to reality. The University of Chicago, the capacity by attending protests on Although we all live in rural used to represent the black hole re- Contemporary sci-fi films are election was a reminder that the campus or signing petitions, we Ohio and not New York City or sulted in their publishing a paper on just as comfortable philosophiz- ideologies of racism, islamopho- can be doing more. Washington, DC, we can still take gravitational lensing. ing as they are blowing up Death bia, anti-Semitism, heteropa- I validate my own inaction by part in change; we can still bridge Though they have certainly Stars. I think that’s something triarchy and xenophobia were telling myself, “I am a college stu- the apparent gaps within our grown more visually stunning, sci-fi worth celebrating. It means we’ll greatly underestimated. dent,” “I can’t do much right now,” own Wooster community. Sever- movies have maintained their status keep getting movies that are as After taking time off from so- “I need to focus on my grades,” but al organizations on campus hold as emotionally and philosophically spectacular as they are sentimen- cial media and politics to focus these excuses are compromised events; participate in phonathons, stimulating. You can’t just dress up tal, movies that are willing to tell on self-care, I have come to real- when I reflect on students’ influ- more protests, volunteer, do all a threadbare plot with a hefty CGI the truth but, as Dickinson would ize that there is still a lot that I ences on the Civil Rights Move- that you can do and push yourself budget and call it a day (I’m looking say, tell it slant. can do to block the progression ments. to do even more. at you, Fant4stic). No, there’s gotta and normalization of Trump Representative John Lewis be more to it. Daniel Sweat, a Features Editor for the ideology in his new administra- was a college student during the Monét Davis, a Contributing Writer Besides just being cool movies Voice, can be reached for comment at tion. I have also realized that I Civil Rights Movement, but that for the Voice, can be reached for com- about space, today’s sci-fi movies [email protected]. haven’t done enough in my life didn’t stop him — he still played ment at [email protected]. Friday, Section Editors: December 2 Voice Sally Kershner 4 Features Daniel Sweat College of Wooster observes TDOR Lettuce talk about Smoke

Lily Iserson Daniel Sweat burger boredom,” and their menu certainly lives up to the Viewpoints Editor Features Editor hype. Regardless of which zany trimmings you choose for your Before Thanksgiving When you first walk into meaty masterpiece, every patty Break, in a small and in- Smoke: the Burger Joint, you at Smoke is hickory smoked timate group setting, think to yourself, “Wow, this to give it a unique and excit- students gathered on is not as smoky as I anticipat- ing flavor, setting them above the steps of Kauke Hall ed.” Then, you take a breath of and apart from your average in honor of the interna- fresh, non-smoky air as you pe- cheeseburger. You lick your lips tional Transgender Day ruse Smoke’s expansive menu, in anticipation. of Remembrance. Tra- thankful that they keep their Perhaps you’re not looking ditionally held in late delicious hickory smoke con- for a juicy slider. Well, Smoke’s November, the vigil ac- fined to the kitchen. still got you covered. From a knowledges transgender The second thing you notice Smoked Cheese Trio (noticing lives lost as a consequence when you walk into Smoke on a smoke theme yet?) to Blue of anti-transgender vio- a peaceful Friday night is that Ridge Mountain Chili, Smoke lence around the world. there’s so many goshdarn kids has everything your typical QPOC, Wooster’s Queer running around. Indeed, while college kid could want. In fact, People of Color student the restaurant’s punny name I’d even go so far to say that organization, organized might suggest it caters more Smoke is one of the top five the vigil so transgender to the herbally inclined, do not restaurants in all of downtown students and allies could C.O.W. students participate in a vigil at Kauke Hall for Transgender be mistaken; this is a family es- Wooster. mourn and take courage Day of Remembrance (Photo by Jess Waters). tablishment. Try not to step on Finally, after choosing from in group recollection. any of those little rugrats as the veritable cornucopia of din- The Black Student Asso- powerful healing qualities that we represented and brutalized group you make your way to the reg- ing choices, you’ll sit down at ciation (BSA) and the Anti-Racist hope were felt by [everyone].” of people, especially where the ister. one of Smoke’s many well-kept collective also made posters fea- Foster Cheng ’17, president of majority of lives lost were trans- As your eyes scan the dé- tables and ponder the won- turing portraits of victims so QPOC, collected attending stu- gender victims of color. cor of the restaurant, you ders of American life. Looking students could associate names dents around the banisters of “This year had the highest may notice various black-and- around the restaurant, you’ll be with faces. Kauke Hall, where unlit tea can- number of murders of trans/ white pictures of American overcome with a deep-seated In previous years, Wooster’s dles were displayed. Each candle GNC people [. . . ] those numbers icons throughout the room pride for your country and its LGBT community held the vig- bore the name of a transgender are really scary,” added Cheng. (the Statue of Liberty, Route elegant culinary inventions. il for the Transgender Day of life lost to violence, although “We held this vigil to show open- 66, what I think were the Ni- You’ll see your burger emerge Rememberance outside Lowry. some were unmarked, reflect- ly our support and love for the agara Falls). You probably feel from the fry kitchen, and you’ll Kauke Hall, a building at the ing unidentified and unnamed trans/GNC community.” like you’re in the middle of recall John Winthrop’s famous heart of Wooster, represented a victims. Students silently shared Cheng asked if anyone in the a Springsteen song. If these vision for the so-called New different kind of visibility. lighters, and lit candles in the audience was interested in saying emblems of American identity World. City on a hill, indeed. The event was a mixture of si- early winter air. Some students a few words — her offer was met aren’t enough, don’t worry. City on a hill, indeed. lent and spoken grief. The vigil bore pride flags around their with silence and the vigil’s con- The TV’s, tuned to either CNN Smoke: the Burger Joint offers began with a special arrange- bodies for warmth, while others clusion. Students met with their or FOX (depending on which a unique, affordable alternative to ment of “Blackbird” specifically shuffled against each other, draw- friends on Kauke for subdued wall you’re looking at), should campus dining. The food tastes produced by Shades of Gold, an ing their eyes over the flames. conversations and hugs, reflect- be enough to convince you that great, the waitstaff is extremely a capella group on campus. The Vice President of QPOC, ing an event that exhibited quiet yes, you are still in America. efficient and the location is conve- Beatles’ lyrics combined with Channler Twyman ’18, ascended support and defiance by the com- This patriotic theme is mir- nient. Overall, I’d definitely recom- Shades’ R&B and indie pop styl- Kauke’s steps and read a poem, munity’s commitment to the en- rored in Smoke’s menu, featur- mend it if you’re looking for a break ings hung heavily and somehow with a verse as follows — the durance of memory. ing such burgers as the Tennes- from the monotony of Lowry and serenely on the solemn atmo- wings in his poetry mirroring the In this vein, for any members see Turkey Burger, the Texas Mom’s. Psst, they also offer secret sphere: “Blackbird singing in the earlier ‘Blackbirds’ piece: “I don’t of Wooster’s community who Triple Jay Burger and the Dirty milkshakes that aren’t on the menu. dead of night / Take these bro- exactly know what it must feel are retroactively interested in Vegas Burger. Imagine reaf- Ask about the cinnamon toast ken wings and learn to fly / All like to stand in your spot, / And reflecting on trans lives lost this firming your patriotic identity crunch one! your life / You were only waiting I’m sorry that I cannot share in year, a list of collected names as you sink your teeth into one for this moment to arise.” the suffering that comes along / can be found at the Transgender of Smoke’s trademark patties, a Interested in Shades member Brian Pousak From being you / But I do know Day of Rememberance’s Web- blend of Angus chuck, brisket writing for ’19 remarked on the group’s par- what it feels like to be a butterfly site, under tdor.info. Transgen- and short loin. Features? ticipation in retrospect: “As allies in a room full of moths / To have der and non-binary students in If you’re still not convinced to the trans community, ‘Black- wings so big and so colorful / so need of support on campus can that you’re right in heart of Email Sally at SKersh- bird’ felt like the right choice for full of life / that it seems threat- also contact Steve Ciseneros or America, simply gaze upon [email protected] or our group, because it acknowledg- ening.” Of his participation, Melissa Chesanko for informa- Smoke’s other myriad burger Daniel at DSweat19@ es struggle without taking own- Twyman expressed the impor- tion on Wooster’s Trans and choices and possibilities. One wooster.edu. ership of it. The song also has tance of remembering an under- Non-Binary support group. of their slogans is “eliminate Moot Court teams qualify for National competition

Sally Kershner Features Editor After competing in the regional competitions at Loyola Univer- sity Chicago and The College of Wooster, the College’s own Moot Court team has qualified six stu- dents so far for the National Com- petition. These three teams of two consisted of: Brad Van Tyne ’17 and Maha Rashid ’19; Dawson Honey ’19 and Brianna Schmidt ’20; Marie Sheehan ’17 and Jack Johanning ’17. Thanks to the guidance of previous head coach and now current assistant coach Professor Emeritus Mark Weaver, and in collaboration this year with the new head coach Professor De- siree Weber, the Moot Court team has consecutively sent students to Nationals for the past 15 years. To qualify for Nationals, each individual member of the team dedicates a significant portion of time each week to prepare for the Above, from left to right, Marie Sheehan ’17, Brianna Schmidt ’20, Dawson Honey ’19 and Jack Johanning ’17, all of regional tournaments. whom qualified for the national Moot Court tournament later this year (Photo by Desiree Weber). “Most students participate in the class which is three hours a Students are then able to apply ing rights — the Plaintiff was de- across the country, so to increase missions. Going to competitions week and are at practice four hours their hard work after Nov. 1 when nied her right to cast an in-person the chances of qualifying for na- allows you to network with attor- a week for a total of seven hours. the season moves into these re- ballot on election day after her tionals, the coaches split up the neys across the country and make However, most team members gional qualifiers. state’s voter ID laws changed, and teams to different regionals so connections that can help people put in much more work, probably “Team practices and the class her old ID did not meet the new that the College’s team would not find jobs after graduations. Addi- close to 10-15 hours a week, as we are meant to help those on the law’s requirements,” said Sheehan. be its own competition. tionally, winning nationals would host many optional practices and team prepare for oral argument “Our first constitutional question The remaining eight students allow Wooster to become the top- working groups outside of what at regionals and to help them is whether her First Amendment on the team will be competing at ranked school in undergraduate is required,” said Sheehan, co- refine their legal writing skills. rights to engage in political speech regionals in Saginaw, Mich. this Moot Court team in the country,” captain and treasurer of the Moot All team members not only par- were violated; our second question weekend in the hopes of qualify- said Sheehan. Court Team. Alongside Sheehan, ticipate in oral argument at the deals with whether the state’s new ing for nationals. Even though Nationals take place on Jan. Johanning and Shelley Grostefon regional level but also submit voter ID laws violate the Equal winning nationals does not in- 6-7., Coral Ciupak ’19 and ’18 are co-captains and together, a written brief to the appellate Protection Clause of the Four- volve a monetary prize, the title Grostefon, Cami Steckbeck ’19 these three serve as TAs the Con- brief competition at the national teenth Amendment.” of national winners will have im- and Jordan Griffith ’19, Han- stitutional Law and Appellate Ad- level,” said Sheehan. Though a team does not have to mense benefits for students. nah Buzolits ’17 and Cece Azar vocacy class, run daily captain’s This year’s topic is relevant to qualify for regionals, only the top “[Winning nationals] does al- ’17, Emma Petasis ’18 and Jaelen practices and assist the coaches in the recent presidential election. 20 percent of all teams qualify for low students to stand out in law Harney ’18 will compete at Sagi- running the formal practices. “This year our case is about vot- nationals. Regionals are held all school and graduate school ad- naw this weekend. WV Friday, December 2, 2016 5 Professor Roche offers new class to better understand Trump Brandon Bell paid this much attention to these Contributing Writer sorts of voters since the 1970s.” However, the fact that Trump is Next semester, Jeff Roche now President-elect has changed of the history department will his plans for the course — and teach a seminar focusing on the he believes it will continue to do politics of Donald Trump and so. For example, Professor Roche the history of the electorate that now believes Trump himself de- supported him. serves attention as he moves into The course, “The Creation of the White House and sets up his Trump’s America,” draws inspi- administration. ration from a mock syllabus that “Whether he meant them or 100 historians developed online not, his campaign has unleashed a in June. The syllabus, known as vitriol and anger that has already Trump Syllabus 2.0, focuses on had such a damaging impact on investigating the “racism, sexism public life in the United States,” and xenophobia” that head au- Roche said. “How this plays out thors N.D.B. Connolly and Keisha over the next few months might Blain saw as significant forces in necessarily require constant read- Trump’s presidential campaign. justments to the syllabus.” When he imagined a course Roche usually teaches an upper- at Wooster, Roche hoped to in- level history seminar on a topic vestigate what drove voters to from American politics. With this support Trump, both through course in particular, though, he Professor Roche will be offering a course next semester on the politics of Presi- an examination of the forces de- wanted to have what he called a dent-elect Donald Trump (Photo by Shoshana Rice). scribed in Trump Syllabus 2.0 more “democratic” experience. and the history of the right wing With Trump’s presidency evolv- Roche said. Trump’s campaign speeches and next semester’s course will be in America. ing in real time with the course, The assignments from Trump policy proposals. In addition to an excellent opportunity for stu- “I had originally planned to he hopes to upset the traditional 2.0 Syllabus, which Roche may traditional primary and second- dents interested in applying his- teach this course solely on the model of a professor deciding on draw from, are listed online on ary sources, the course also in- torical skills to analyze current Trump voter,” Professor Roche topics and moving between them the intellectual web community corporates multimedia materials events. said, noting that the current rise in a seminar class. Public Books and in an article — including Trump’s video inter- “The goal of any history course of so-called ‘Trumpism” and the “There will be many weeks on the African-American Intel- views, campaign ads, documenta- is to help make sense of the world Tea Party in 2010 had spawned when I will be reading most of lectual History Society’s web- ries and online news articles. we live in,” he said. “This particu- academic interest in American the sources for the first time, site. Assignments on the mock As his plans for the course con- lar course only makes it more ob- conservatism. “Scholars haven’t right along with the students,” syllabus include an analysis of tinually evolve, Roche believes vious.” Homework for Hoops service program is a slam dunk Coral Ciupak them, which reminds me how I am mainly a beneficiary of cir- Viewpoints Editor cumstance.” As with any program house, Since the 1970s, The Col- there is always room for improve- lege of Wooster has worked ment. Parmalee identified a need with the Wooster Volunteer for additional resources. Network (WVN) in providing “Ideally, there would be health- College students the opportu- ier food options,” he said. “The nity to bridge the divide between kids eat Little Caesar’s Pizza the College community and the (which is better then nothing), greater Wooster area. Among but could use healthier alterna- WVN’s program houses — and tives. Many of the kids are over- strengthening the student volun- weight because they lack access teer network on and off campus to healthy food.” — is Kate House, the residents of Pappalardo also highlighted a which participate in the program need for additional hands-on help. Homework for Hoops. “It would be great to work to This program helps at-risk be able to work one-on-one with youth, many of whom have been the kids but because the program court-ordered to participate in The students living in program house Kate House collaborate with the pro- is so popular in the Wooster com- the program, in the Wooster gram Homework for Hoops as volunteers (Photo courtesy Aleksi Pelkonen). munity we can’t always provide community and in the greater that individualized help so we are Wayne County. For the past de- since his first year at the College. up to two hours with around 20 coordinator. “Going to programs always looking for new members cade, Homework for Hoops has “Seeing the kids push themselves local students recruited by the each week makes me appreci- to help contribute to the pro- allowed College of Wooster academically, despite all the ob- program. At each session, the ate the opportunities that I had gram,” he said. students to serve as mentors to stacles they face at home, is very program’s participants aim to growing up because many of the Those interested in participat- young children in the community impactful for me and is extremely strike a balance between academic kids we tutor don’t have the same ing can contact Pappalardo at by engaging with them in social, rewarding.” and athletic mentorship with the opportunities that myself and [email protected] academic and athletic settings. As is required of all program understanding that the kids will many of us college students have for more information about the “We are providing a medium houses on campus, the 11 stu- be more responsive to the latter. and take for granted.” program or how to join. Students between a figure of authority and dents in Kate House each provide “The most rewarding aspect of Parmalee agrees. “I have gained may also contact WVN President a friend, which in theory allows us a minimum of eight hours of [the] program is being a mentor a constant reality check [from the Lauren Pugliese ’17 at LPug- to be more relatable to the kids,” service per month. College par- to kids who need a positive role program],” he said. “[The kids] [email protected] for more said Matthew Parmalee ’17, who ticipants in Homework for Hoops model in their lives,” said Mike have [been] disadvantaged from opportunities to get involved in has participated in the program attend weekly sessions and spend Pappalardo ’17, the program’s a very young age at no fault to the Wooster community. Wooster faculty will serenade the College at upcoming symphony

Katie Cameron man com- mas songs by formers. poser Robert 19th century Culver encourages college A & E Editor Schumann’s German com- students to attend the perfor- This Sunday, three faculty “Fanta- poser Peter mance, though many may not members at The College of siestücke Op. Cornelius, consider it their taste. “I think Wooster are proud to present 73,” a dreamy and finally, the many younger people — college “Flights of Fancy,” a concert in dual perfor- third section is age — have yet to be exposed Gault Recital Hall at the Scheide mance for pi- by Ohio com- to this kind of performance,” Music Center. Carrie Culver, a ano and clari- poser Chris- said Culver. “Chamber music soprano, Hild Peerson, a clarinet net written in topher Weait, can seem a bit old-fashioned and player, and Brian Dykstra will the mid-19th where he pro- formal, but the reward for the perform multiple pieces in vari- century. The duces a more audience’s quiet attention is to ous combinations. pair will also light-hearted, be caught up in beautiful sound Peerson is an instructor of premiere Dyk- humorous made solely by human effort, to clarinet at the College, and ad- stra’s piece song entitled soak in lyrics that run the gamut ditionally performs with the “The National “The Cat as from extremely funny to aching- Westerville Symphony near Co- Pastime,” a Clarinet.” ly sad, and to be reminded that lumbus. Culver is an associate baseball rag The music live performance can be fun and professor, and teaches voice, Op- for piano Faculty from the College will perform at Scheide of the con- inspiring.” era Workshop and interdisciplin- and clarinet Music Center (Photo courtesy wooster.edu). cert varies in Even after years of perform- ary courses; her specialties reside he wrote for style and in ing, does the stage fright ever in Spanish and Latin American Peerson and her husband, pianist for clarinet and soprano by Eng- time period; the selections reflect go away, even for accomplished music and in chamber music. Kenneth Williams in 2006. lish composer Ralph Vaughan favorites of the faculty members musicians like Culver, Peerson Dykstra, who previously served Later, Culver and Dykstra will Williams. over the course of their careers. and Dykstra? “For me, no, never,” as a professor for 38 years at perform five classic Schumann To round out the program, all At the turn of the 20th century, said Culver. “But you learn to Wooster, is currently the Neille songs together for soprano and three musicians will perform to- chamber music was the most channel it into excitement and O. and Gertrude M. Rowe Pro- piano. Culver and Peerson will gether for three selections. The popular form of entertainment. once the first note is out there — fessor of Music Emeritus and also pair up for the more modern first song is “The Shepherd on the This concert is an homage to that that’s when the fun begins.” teaches piano. 20th century “Three Vocalises” Rock” by 19th century Austrian classical music tradition, as well The concert will begin at 4:00 Peerson and Dykstra will per- — pieces Culver described as composer Franz Shubert, the sec- as a chance for all three faculty p.m. at Gault Recital Hall and ad- form all three pieces of Ger- “songs without words”— a piece ond selection includes four Christ- members to remain active as per- mission is free. Section Editors: Friday, Voice Robert Dinkins, JR. DEC. 2 6 Arts&Entertainment Katie Cameron Shlohmo surprises with Bad Vibes: Rarities + Extras Album THE SCENE Fantastic Beasts these days, the personal and kind of homegrown aspect of Shloh- Falls Flat mo’s style sets him apart from oth- After much initial resistance to er producers. You’ll notice slight the idea, I reluctantly went to see imperfections in the recording, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find such as static in the background or Them. I don’t think my hesitance the sound of rain outside on “Back was an isolated phenomenon, as I House.” However, Shlohmo uses imagine many former Potter fans these imperfections to enhance the finding themselves at a crisis of mood of his songs, creating a sense faith of the series’ most recent of space and texture. This lack of manifestation as a purely money- sterility in Shlohmo’s music makes driven venture. While this accusa- you feel more connected to the pro- tion is serious, there is little other cess of its composition. It’s like you explanation for a proposed series can almost see and hear him mak- of five films ostensibly inspired by a ing the song in front of you. 128-page book written 15 years ago It’s often hard to pin down ex- by J.K. Rowling for the foundation actly what’s making the music in Comic Relief. his songs. Frequently, he’ll fea- The film struggles to live up to ture his own voice distorted to the its inevitable hype. Who is Newt point where you can’t make out Scamander and why should I care the words and can barely be sure about him? For a series that hung its it’s actually a voice. And while he hat on some of the most memorable Shlohmo’s Bad Vibes: Rarities + Extras was released on Nov. 11 and includes new sometimes uses standard drum fictional characters in recent litera- music and remixes from the original album (Photo taken from Wikipedia). samples, a lot of the time Shlohmo ture, this is a worrying query. Eddie will use non-traditional means of Redmayne brings his usual charm Daniel Sweat with Shlohmo’s usually layered and or basic keyboard riff. However, percussion. In “1_16_11 Down- to the role but there is little for him multi-faceted production. his songs grow in complexity as town,” he finds a way to use the to work with. We cared about Har- Features Editor Though Shlohmo’s Bad Vibes he adds more and more elements sound of something brushing over ry because he was identifiable and I’ve been a fan of Shlohmo for a style is still very much apparent on to create interesting pieces that a microphone as the backdrop for relatable to all of us. Meanwhile, while. When I first heard Bad Vibes, tracks like “11_7_11 Alone With become greater than the sums of his songs. Throughout Rarities we’re introduced to Scamander I fell in love. The album’s cinematic Me,” his experience from other their parts. Instrumentation comes + Extras, Shlohmo finds a way to as he is already established in the feel and lush composition make it projects shines through as well. and goes as the tone of the song juggle both unorthodox percus- wizarding world, nowhere near as top tier in my book. I’ve listened to The remix of “Seriously” is notably shifts. Perhaps the song begins with sion and hard-hitting synths. The prominent as our former boy-hero. that album hundreds of times, so much grittier and more abrasive a light-hearted jingle on the key- result is an album that’s both soni- As a result, there is no bildungsro- when Shlohmo dropped Bad Vibes: than the 2011 version, perhaps tak- board and ends with a thrumming cally interesting and just plain nice man-fueled nostalgia. Rather, the Rarities + Extras to celebrate the ing influence from Dark Red. Some bass groove. Songs like “11_9_10 to listen to. viewer is left struggling to under- fifth anniversary of Bad Vibes’ re- listeners might even find the first Asleep On The 22” feel delicately If you liked Bad Vibes or are just stand why we should care about a lease, I was thrilled. half of Rarities and Extras closer composed and almost fragile, for looking for something groovy to wizard with a penchant for wildlife Bad Vibes: Rarities + Extras fea- to the haphazard sound on Fine, you get to hear how all their cogs listen to on a rainy day, you’ll love conservation. When you operate in tures a collection of songs that Thanks than to the well-orchestrat- work together. The sounds he Bad Vibes: Rarities + Extras. For fans the same world as Harry Potter and were cut from the initial release ed atmosphere of Bad Vibes. Re- chooses to include and the way he of Shlohmo, it offers a peak behind Voldemort and the absolute good v. of Bad Vibes, as well as remixes gardless of where Rarities + Extras conveys an emotion through their the curtain of his development as ultimate evil implications that come of “Seriously” and “Anywhere But fits within his oeuvre, it’s obvious interaction create a haunting atmo- an artist. For those unfamiliar with with it, failing to provide a compara- Here.” While it’s understandable Shlohmo is willing to experiment sphere in which you can’t help but his work, it offers a nice introduc- bly compelling main protagonist is that the songs on Rarities + Extras while staying connected to the style lose yourself. tion alongside Bad Vibes itself. Top not a good start. had to be cut, as they don’t fit well that first caught critics’ eyes. While his music firmly situates tracks include the following: “For- Tina Goldstein, portrayed by into the emotional arc of Bad Vibes, Your typical Shlohmo track be- itself in whatever genre the kids are got I Was Here,” “Seriously (Live)” Katherine Waterston, the film’s their tone and aesthetic fits right in gins simply, with a string melody calling Flying Lotus and xxyyxx and “11_7_11 Alone With Me.” primary female character, is flat and uninteresting. Once again, in a series that provided us with Herm- Procrastinating? Netflix’s 3% is definitely the show to watch ione Granger, my favorite literary character of all time and one of the Robert Dinkins, Jr. of the people shown in the film are icons of the 21st century manifes- able to live a life of relative ease. A&E Editor tation of the feminine hero, having This is determined by a test that such a bland head female character 3%, a new Netflix original se- anybody can take when they are might be serious enough to be a ries, was released on Friday, Nov. 20 years old. Once eliminated, the death knell for my interest in this 25. I finished the entire first sea- candidate taking the test is asked new series. The film’s climax, in son on the following Monday. I to leave while the rest continue. which Goldstein and Scamander would’ve finished sooner but ap- The show effectively talks about appear ready to kiss for no reason parently my professors did not many of the current problems we other than the fact that they are receive the memo that last week as a society are trying to solve indeed of the opposite gender, in- was break. 3% is a Brazilian thrill- now. It puts the viewer in front spired reaction that my colleague er series, which makes it Netflix’s of a window and shows them that The main cast of the Brazilian dystopian thriller, 3% Janel England ’17 summarized elo- first original Brazilian production, this dystopian future is not too quently as, “I’m going to burn this and the second produced in Latin dissimilar from our current world. (Photo taken from Facebook). fucking theater down if they kiss.” America, after Club de Cuervos. The problems that I was able to to overcome will have you con- in with the message of income in- Alison Sudol, portraying Tina’s The language is also entirely in see included socio-economic is- stantly on the edge of your seat, equality seen so often in the film. sister Queenie, provides the film’s Brazilian-Portuguese. Do not let sues, post-secondary education waiting to see how they make In our current world, money ex- most compelling character, a free- it deter you, because I can only and how we should think about their decision. The music in the ponentially helps with fame and spirited swinger-era badass. De- speak English and a little Dovah- revolutions. The show in no way background in no way helps calms success. 3% took a different path, spite the fact that Rowling tries to zul. Netflix offers subtitles as well beats these messages across the your nerves. With the beautiful but should still expect much suc- pigeonhole her into the trope of as English and Spanish audio dubs viewer’s head because there are music, scenes instantly pack more cess especially when more re- “ugly guy, hot wife” opposite of Dan just so you don’t feel guilty falling also a lot of other issues at play in of a punch for the viewer. views are written. I’m definitely Fogler’s Jacob Kowalski, Sudol pro- asleep watching for subtitles. the series. This is also quite amazing when looking forward to watching the vides some much needed depth to a The show is, at least in my in- The acting is very good. I cried you learn the budget for the eight- second season when it is released. cast that inspires utter apathy. terpretation, a dystopian depiction during my favorite episode (Chap- episode season was only $3 mil- For right now, I’m going to have James Newton Howard, who of the not so far future. This is ter 05: Water) just because the lion, comparing to Netflix’s other to settle with rewatching season composes the film’s score, man- not another version of the Hunger acting and visuals so moved me. original shows such as Black Mir- one to quench my thirst. 3% is ages to add another masterful ad- Games. The title gives a brief idea The amount of struggles and ob- ror ($40 million) and The Crown definitely the show to binge watch dition to the Harry Potter universe of the series. In the story, only 3% stacles each character is expected ($100 million). This definitely ties this weekend, 5/5. soundtracks, and in doing so pro- vides undoubtedly the film’s pin- nacle achievement. Ultimately, while it is by no means a poor film in its own rights, Fantas- WoosterStreetStyleShowcasing personal style on campus : tic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a thinly-veined attempt by Rowling and Company to take advantage of the film industry’s current infatua- Hao Tang ’19 (left) is stunning, period. Fortu- tion with sequels. Rowling, Yates, ately for him when he graduates with a piece of Heyman and Kloves throw a mul- useless paper, he can always find a job in mod- titude of strings out there over the eling. I MEAN DAMN! He’s so cool he’s not even course of the film’s two-plus hours looking at the camera. He’s so cool he could but struggle to weave them togeth- stunt and drink coffee. He’s so cool he can do er into a coherent or meaningful all of this while listening to music. Hao Tang is whole by its conclusion. goals, I don’t care what y’all say. Stop sleeping Jared Berg, an Editor in Chief for on Hao Tang. the Voice, can be reached for com- ment at [email protected]. Mason Minerva ’20 (right) is styling too. Wear- ing a jacket resembling a country that a lot of LIKE MOVIES? us want to move to but can’t because we can’t MUSIC? WRITING? even move out of our parents’ house (#Justin- TrudeauIsBae). His outfit speaks hope though E-MAIL especially with the beautiful fall scenery in the RDINKINS19 background. OR (Photos by Lily Turovsky and captions by KCAMERON17 Robert Dinkins, Jr. ) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WRITING FOR ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT! Section Editors: Voice Friday, Aleksi Pelkonen December 2 Megan Zerrer Sports 7 Men’s basketball claims successful start to season Aleksi Pelkonen 37 made baskets against just nine turnovers. Wooster also Sports Editor played stingy defense, forcing The College of Wooster the Yellow Jackets into 17 men’s basketball team has turnovers (12 coming off started off strong with a 3-1 steals) and scored 25 points off record in the early goings of the of those turnovers. Forward season. After defeating Oberlin Dan Fanelly ’17 was a perfect 10 College in the opening match of for 10 from the field and five for the Al Van Wie/ five from the free Rotary Classic, throw line for a the Fighting We are work- season-high 25 Scots disposed points. of Defiance “ing to identify Following the College in the the strengths we Al Van Wie/ Classic finale, Rotary Classic, 98-63. The two have as a team the Scots wins gave the travelled to Scots a strong and what we Marietta College base upon which can do to ensure to take on the to continue the 17th ranked rest of their that we take ad- Pioneers. The season. However, vantage of them Scots’ struggled they would lose shooting from their next game in the future.” three, making Guard Reece Dupler ’19 takes the ball up against Defiance College. The Scots made against Marietta. - Dan Fanelly ’17 just one of their In the game 14 attempts, 11 three-pointers against the Yellow Jackets (Photo by Emily Randall). against Oberlin, while the of his collegiate career, scored scoring through the first four (4-0) at Timken Gymnasium on the Scots had Pioneers shot 25 points to lead the Scots. games, says he is pleased with Wednesday after press time. On five players in double figures en lights out, making 12 of their Spencer Williams ’18 chipped the team’s performance while Saturday, the Scots will travel to route to a 104-65 blowout. It 18 shots from three. The Scots in 21 points while also making a acknowledging that they still Crawfordsville, Ind. to take on was a dominating performance, struggled moving the ball on strong contribution defensively have work to do. the 2-3 Wabash Little Giants. as the Scots shot over 60 percent offense, with just eight assists with four steals. “The team has really been “We are working to identify from the field and grabbed in the game. Marietta would go The Scots slipped from focusing on discovering our the strengths we have as a team twice as many rebounds as the on to win the game, 99-70. This number seven to number 11 identity,” said Fanelly. “But we and what we can do to ensure Yeomen in the game. The Scots would be the Scots’ first loss of in the D3Hoops.com Top 25 have the talent and potential to that we take advantage of them were dominant in the paint, the season. national poll. A slight hiccup at beat any team we play.” in the future,” said Fanelly. with 60 of their points coming Last Friday, Wooster won the hands of a strong Marietta With the initial portion of the The Fighting Scots are inside. their third game of the young team (now number four in the season underway, the Scots now looking to build on their Against Defiance College, the season against Saint John D3Hoops.com Top 25 poll) hurt will take on conference opponents strong start to the season en Scots’ offense was humming. Fisher, 85-75. Guard Danyon the Scots’ ranking. However, Denison and Wabash. The Scots route to another conference The Scots had 23 assists on Hempy ’17, in the first start Fanelly, who leads the team in will host the undefeated Big Red championship. Women’s basketball comes up short against tough competition Ashley Ferguson and the Scots lost by a final score of 69-52. Contributing Writer “One of our team goals this sea- Winter is coming, and The Col- son is to take complete ownership lege of Wooster’s women’s basket- of our program and assume total ball team is preparing diligently for responsibility for our successes or it. With four games already under lack thereof,” said head coach Lisa their belt this season, the team is Panepento. The team shares several looking to maximize its strengths key phrases to keep them focused on of speed and aggressive athleti- the season’s team goals. Their motto cism while working to clean up this season is “We over Me,” a man- their technique and strategy. tra they repeat daily. The Fighting Scots had great “That means our team success is success in their first game against far more important than any individ- Geneva College on Nov. 16. A ual success,” Panepento said. “Rather 75-67 win highlighted the team’s than identifying captains by title, we overall team leadership. Christina have asked players to assume ‘Shared Vukovich ’19 and Aubri McKoy ’20 Leadership’ which means that any- took that to heart, as the pair each one and everyone can help lead us in notched 14 points for the Scots. Af- the right direction. It doesn’t always ter a closely contested first quarter, have to be the same people, and be- Wooster took the lead 28-26 with The Scots scored 56 points against Berea College. They also collected 20 offensive rebounds in the haviors aren’t determined as much 8:30 remaining in the first half and contest (Photo by Desi Lapoole). by the ‘title’ of captain as they are by held on for the win. a desire to be a positive leader, which At the 21st Annual Nan Nichols both of her three-point attempts. The first quarter to battle the Britons, College at home. Aki Shurelds ’18 we feel many people can do.” The Classic, held at home, Wooster fell Mountaineers roared back with ag- but a period of unfruitful offense managed a career-high 16 points, players also work on “Total Owner- to Berea College’s strong start, scor- gressive defensive play especially in opened the floodgates for Albion. the highest individual score of the ship,” which creates a network of ac- ing 19 points to Berea’s 29 points in the last 10 minutes to secure the 77- Of note was a 6-0 mini run sparked afternoon. Wooster boasted an of- countability among team members. the first quarter. Afterward, the Scots 56 win against the Scots. by Gibbs, who closed the gap to six fense shooting over 30 percent Wooster will look to continue this battled closely with the Mountain- In the second game of the Nan points after a three-pointer assisted from the 3-point mark through- team effort to secure a win at Hi- eers, with each team scoring 12 points Nichols Classic, Wooster suffered a by Cat Firito ’20. out the game. Despite solid action ram’s court next week. The Fight- apiece in the third quarter. Anna loss to Albion College with a final On the Tuesday before Thanks- throughout, Marietta’s 11-point ing Scots tip off against Case West- Gibbs ’19 added great depth to this score of 84-51. The Scots worked giving break, the Scots played lead in the first quarter outshone ern Reserve University Dec. 3 at effort, scoring 18 points while hitting up from single-digit scoring in the aggressively against Marietta Wooster’s overall performance, 2 p.m. in Timken Gymnasium.

VOICES FROM THE CROWD Bruce Arena: stability without ambition On Nov. 2, the United States hands of Los Ticos. The players of the flames. The team falls short Klinsmann has the mindset that team to have something to play men’s national team fired had no interest in working hard of its lofty goals and expectations the best national teams have players for, and not let teams as bad as the manager Jürgen Klinsmann for their current coach and so that not because of poor management, who play in Europe. That’s why Chicago Fire keep being terrible and replaced coach had to go. but because of poor players. bringing in Arena as his replacement with no incentive to keep playing him with The U.S. is looking to right the Klinsmann was let go due to a does little to push the team forward. games at the end of the season. Bruce Arena, ship of those losses by going back strict difference of opinion between The U.S. has the resources at its MLS’s contract with ESPN could its manager to what is an assumed quantity. He him and the United States Soccer disposal to be the greatest soccer also be used to greater effect. If from 1998- piloted our nation’s team to its best Federation on the quality of Major team in CONCACAF. Yet they have the MLS had a more consistent 2006. World Cup showing in 2002. A key League Soccer (MLS). Klinsmann not advanced in any identifiable schedule and a marquee game Ever since reason Arena was brought in was took the harsh but true thinking way since the last time Arena was every Thursday, then more Matt Kelly Klinsmann that he did not struggle in either of that the quality of MLS was not coach. They achieved the lofty FIFA attention could be given and more took over the USMNT in 2011 his attempts to qualify for a World high enough to push his players, ranking of 4th in the world at one money could be added to make the the highs have been high, like the Cup, while Klinsmann was already most of whom play in the MLS. He point during Arena’s run but this teams, and hopefully, the players near miss by Chris Wondolowski on thin ice before the losses earlier was vocal about wanting his players was an anomaly of epic proportions. better. that could have sent the US this month due to struggles in the to play in the more competitive The team can’t achieve consistent Because at the end of the day to the quarterfinals of 2014 previous round of qualifying. On European leagues, and when two of greatness, which is what the USA Arena is likely to be fired after the World Cup. But the lows were the other hand, Arena was fired after his key players (Clint Dempsey and expects of all its sports teams 2018 World Cup. And that’s not far too low, with the most recent a poor showing in the 2006 World Michael Bradley) came to play for without investing in its league and his fault. It’s just how the current struggles being back to back Cup, one in which the United States teams in MLS, instead of staying developing soccer at the youth level. system is trying to put out the fire. losses to Mexico and Costa managed two goals in three games. in Europe, he said, “It’s going to be The MLS must follow in the Rica in high-stakes World Cup The issue I have with bringing very difficult to keep the same level footsteps of better European Matt Kelly, a Contributing Writer for qualifying games, the latter of back Arena is it seems to be trying to that they experienced at the places leagues and introduce a relegation the Voice, can be reached for comment which was a 4-0 drubbing at the put out a fire by spraying at the top where they were.” system, which would force every at [email protected]. 8 Friday, December 2, 2016 WV Football players earn NCAC honors Notable Numbers this season. He passed for a total of 2,940 yards, averaging 294 yards per game and set a program high for 47 149 total yards in a single season. Number of team assists made Number of points scored by Tight end Nate Huwar ’17 by the Golden State Warriors in the Golden State Warriors in was also named as an honorable their victory over the Los Ange- their victory over the LA Lakers. mention. Huwar had 30 receptions les Lakers. The Warriors scored The point total is a new fran- this season and logged 250 just six unassisted field goals all chise record for the Warriors. receiving yards. game, and set a franchise record The 43-point margin of victory Joining Muntean and Huwar in team assists. was also a franchise record. was right guard Clayton Geib ’18 as another honorable mention. 110 8 Geib contributed to the Scots’ Total value, in millions, of Number of triple-doubles this dominant offense this season. New York Mets outfielder season by Oklahoma City Thun- Dating back to last year, Geib Yoenis Cespedes’ new four- der guard Russell Westbrook, as has started in 20 games in a row. year contract. The 31-year old of Nov. 29. Westbrook is averag- Cornerback Patrick Johnson player batted .280/.354/.530 ing 30.9 points, 10.4 rebounds ’18, who received an honorable last season, while also hitting and 11.3 assists. The Thunder mention in the 2015 season, was 31 home-runs. have a record of 11-8. also given an honorable mention Six Fighting Scots were given all-NCAC honors this year (Photo this year. Johnson recorded 48 courtesy Woosterathletics.com). tackles on the year. was named to the second team. This Defensive tackle Riley Markko 29 31 Shelley Grostefon season, Roberson had 50 tackles, ’17 is the final Scot who received Number of points by Edmon- Number of teams that will Senior Sports Writer 11.5 tackles-for-loss, and 5.5 sacks. an honorable mention. He had ton Oilers center Connor Mc- participate in the 2017-18 NHL At the close of the 2016 football Roberson served as a starter for the 60 tackles on the year and ten David, as of Nov. 29. McDavid, season, after the league unveiled season, six Fighting Scots received team in all ten games played this tackles-for-loss. who was last year’s top pick in a new franchise to be called the honors from the North Coast Athletic season. The Fighting Scots went 4-6 the NHL Entry Draft, leads the Las Vegas Golden Knights. The Conference for their contribution to Quarterback Gary Muntean ’18 overall and 4-5 in conference NHL in points this season. He Knights will select unprotected their team this season. was named as an honorable mention. play, an improvement on last has scored 10 goals in 23 games NHL players in an expansion Defensive end Aaron Roberson ’18 He led the Scots offense in each game year’s overall record of 2-8. played so far. draft this summer.

Megan’s and Aleksi’s quick picks Bite-Sized Sports This Week’s Games Megan Aleksi SOCCER TEAM DEVASTATED BY CRASH OHIO STATE OUTLASTS MICHIGAN (69-32) (69-32) NCAAF Chapecoense, a Brazilian club soccer team, was in- Despite being seemingly outplayed by their Wisconsin v. Penn State Wisconsin Penn State volved in a horrific plane crash while traveling to the archrivals for the majority of the contest, the Clemson v. Virginia Tech Clemson Clemson Copa Sudamericana in Colombia. The plane made an Ohio State Buckeyes were able to tie up their game Alabama v. Florida Alabama Alabama emergency call after experiencing an electrical failure. against the University of Michigan Wolverines Baylor v. West Virginia WVU WVU Only six people of the 77 aboard the plane survived in the closing moments before winning, 30-27, in Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma the crash — three players, two crew members and one a double overtime classic. Ohio State outgained Colorado v. Washington Washington Washington journalist. Atlético Nacional, the team Chapecoense Michigan in total yardage, 330-310, despite al- Western Michigan v. Ohio WMU WMU was supposed to play in the final, asked that the trophy lowing the Michigan defense to accumulate eight PLAYOFF PROJECTIONS Alabama Alabama be awarded to Chapecoense as a “posthumous homage sacks. Ohio State junior Curtis Samuel scored the The CFP Comittee Announces Ohio State Ohio State to the victims.” winning touchdown in the second overtime. Semifinalists this Sunday, Our Clemson Clemson Source: The New York Times Source: ESPN.com Sports Editors Predict the Field: Washington Washington

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