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WEDNESDAY January 18, 2017 Vol. 147, Issue. 10 Lewiston, Maine FORUM ARTS & LEISURE SPORTS Melendez-Cooper ‘17 Lemus ’19 gives the inside Bates’ swim teams questions Commons’ scoop on Sankofa. continue dominant practices. performances.

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PRESIDENT)SPENCER’S)RESPONSE)TO)OPEN)LETTER)REGARDING)UNDOCUMENTED)STUDENTS) Sankofa production

In#early#ecember,#The$Bates$Student#printed#an#open#letter#asking#the#Bates#administration#to# announce#the#measures#we#will#take#to#protect#the#rights#and#status#of#undocumented#students#and# highlights MLK Day seek#“official#status#as#a#sanctuary#campus#for#undocumented#immigrants#living#at#Bates#and#in# ewiston.”#Although#the#letter#referenced#a#petition#to#be#delivered,#I#have#not#yet#received#it.#Because# the#open#letter#was#published#in#the#Student,#however,#I#want#take#advantage#of#the#first#issue#of#the# new#term#to#respond.###

I#appreciate#the#initiative#taken#by#students#in#surfacing#issues#relating#to#undocumented#students,#and#I# fully#support#the#call#for#a#vigorous#defense#of#our#fundamental#values#of#inclusion#and#equality#and#for# specific#actions#to#protect#the#safety#and#security#of#all#members#of#the#Bates#community.#I#also#applaud# the#solidarity#expressed#throughout#the#letter#with#the#refugee#communities#in#ewiston#and#Auburn.#

I#am#pleased#to#clarify#once#again#how#our#policies#and#practices#with#respect#to#ACA#and# undocumented#students#unequivocally#support#the#goals#set#forth#in#the#open#letter.#And,#as#I#stated#in# my#ovember##message#to#the#community,#I#will#continue#to#speak#out#against#any#present#or# potential#encroachment#on#the#rights#of#any#individuals—including,#but#not#limited#to,#undocumented# students—in#our#community.##

With#respect#to#undocumented#students,#some#of#whom#currently#enjoy#the#protections#of#the#eferred# Action#for#Childhood#Arrivals#ACA#program,#we#do#offer,#and#will#continue#to#offer,#the#following# actions#and#protections#

• We#will#continue#to#welcome#applications#from#all#students#without#regard#to#their#immigration# status,#and#applications#for#admission#from#ACA#and#undocumented#students#will#be#treated# the#same#as#those#from#domestic#students.# • We#will#continue#to#offer#ACA#and#undocumented#students#institutional,#needbased#financial# aid,#and,#as#with#all#students,#we#will#meet#the#full#demonstrated#financial#need#of#any#admitted# student.# • We#will#not#release#any#information#about#students#citienship#or#immigration#status#to#any# third#party#or#government#agency#unless#legally#compelled#to#do#so.# Students perform in the Sanfoka production on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. • We#will#not#take#any#voluntary#action#that#would#put#any#student#at#risk#solely#because#of#their# PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE immigration#status.# tion of symbol-making as a stylized

• We#will#continue#to#work#with#colleges#and#universities#across#the#nation#in#collective#action# NICO LEMUS heart or as a bird in forward motion, STAFF WRITER aimed#at#upholding,#continuing,#and#expanding#ACA#and#its#associated#protections.### reaching behind with an egg held in • We#will#continue#to#work#with#our#state#and#local#communities#to#support,#and#counter# its beak. Tese signifers all refer to discrimination#against,#local#residents#who#are#immigrants#to#our#community.# Sankofa is a word from the Twi the idea of return and recollection, refection on the past as to learn • We#will#continue#to#operate#by#the#following#protocol#with#respect#to#our#epartment#of# language spoken by the Ashanti people of Ghana that translates to for the future. Sankofa means that Security#and#Campus#Safety#Our#officers#do#not#and#will#not#inquire#about#any#students# English as “return and fetch it,” but whatever has been lost or forgotten citienship#or#immigration#status.#This#is#a#longstanding#policy#that#will#continue#in#force.# also referring to a much longer prov- or left can be revived and brought to erb: it is not wrong to go back for light; from bringing past to present that which you have forgotten. Te one can learn to advance armed with See PRESIDENT SPENCER’S RESPONSE, PAGE 3 word can also be expressed as a glyph See SANKOFA, PAGE 5 within the Ashanti Adinkra tradi-

New year, old ways for the Bates examines Bates Men’s Basketball Team “Reparations” ates ens basketba tea reeed o seen consecutie Bates cancels classes to hold workshops in ictories on their wa to a record in conerence a honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Students attended workshops and talks with the theme “Reparations.“ PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE

Urban America.” MARIAM HAYRAPETYAN Tere were multiple workshops ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR ofered during the day with difer- Marcus Delpeche ‘17 defends against Hamilton. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT ent and diverse topics; one such On Monday, January 16, Bates workshop was entitled “Addressing colm Delpeche ‘17, and guard Quin Farmingdale State and Framingham cancelled all classes in honor of Mar- the Earliest Educational Injustices: GERALD NELSON Leary ‘17 each put up 11 points. Te State, respectively. Te frst game tin Luther King Jr. Day and ofered How Unconscious Bias Feeds the STAFF WRITER Bobcats had one of their best shoot- took place Dec. 29th. Marcus domi- students multiple workshops, talks, Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline” and ing performances from beyond the nated, tallying 27 points and 17 and performances with the theme was led by Christopher Northrop, Clinical Professor at the University Bates started of their winter arc, shooting 44%. Tey also had a rebounds, and brother Malcolm fol- “Reparations.” Te activities began of Maine School of Law; Caroline break schedule on the right foot season low in turnovers with just six. lowed with a near double-double of with a discussion entitled “Repara- Wilshusen, Associate Dean for with a 68-58 win over Saint Joseph’s Te Bobcats continued their 14 points and nine rebounds. Fellow tions 101” and a Keynote speaker, Admissions at the law school; and College of Maine. Marcus Delpeche good play at the NYU’s Men’s Bas- Khalil Gibran Muhammad who is an educator and author of “Te ‘17 led the team with 15 points ketball Classic in New York City. See MEN’S BASKETBALL, PAGE 8 See MLK JR. DAY, PAGE 4 and added three blocked shots to Tey went undefeated in the two- Condemnation of Blackness: Race, his stat line. His twin brother, Mal- day tournament, taking down Crime, and the Making of Modern Forum 2 The Bates Student January 18, 2017 The right to know: nutrition, The melting Commons, and you “squash” pot information on dishes can be detri- formation. Nutritional information ADRIAN MELENDEZ-COOPER mental to those who are struggling need not be conspicuous or ostenta- CONTRIBUTING WRITER with food and body image issues tious (though it should be!). As long his best game of squash, but car- DARRIUS CAMPBELL ries the burden of playing top of we have chosen not to post this in- as it were available in a discreet page STAFF WRITER To make completely informed formation. If you are interested in online, the nutritionally conscious the ladder with ferceness because he never goes down without a fght nutritional choices, people need ac- checking the ingredients in a recipe, could still access it while Bates Din- Te Bates Squash team contin- cess to detailed and comprehensive the recipes are available at the sta- ing maintains its veil of ignorance and some cheesecake. On and of ues to be one of the better teams court Mahmoud Yousry ’20 (Egypt) information about the food that tions during meals. over students they judge as too deli- on campus and it is not because of they consume every day. Did you catch that? Bates Din- cate to know the truth. is a powerhouse, but listening to his our successful record. Rather, the philosophical views on life is even Tis is not possible at Bates. We ing has “chosen” not to post calorie Solving this problem would not integration of people from difer- are a school lauded for our excel- and nutritional information. Te need to be a one-way street either. more impressive. Captain Spencer ent backgrounds with a common Burt ’17 (OR) defnitely improved lent tasting and nutritious dining word “choice” confrms that our Students could help in this process goal. Former captains Lauren Wil- program and for having one of the current blindness is not an inciden- by either donating our time or mon- the most and is using his conf- liams ’16 (Zimbabwe) and Caran dence, ftness, and determination to best vegan bars in the country. We tal or administrational accident, but ey. On the technological front, savvy Arora ’16 (India) started a trend of have implemented a myriad of ft- instead a deliberate policy of nutri- students could help integrate with breakdown any opponent he plays. bringing both the women and men Graham Bonnell ’20 (CT) is the ness programs and sponsored out- tional ignorance. And the reason? apps like “MyFitnessPal” and “Lose squash teams together through so- door activities (for both faculty and To spare the hurt feelings of those it!” which would make tracking nu- smartest player on the court in my cial gatherings in order to unify our opinion and as a result his oppo- students); we fund dozens of varsity, members of our community who tritional goals a breeze. Better yet, diferences. From my perspective, club and intermural sports options; most need this information. this is a great opportunity for stu- nents are usually running aimlessly. they continue to be great leaders Coley Cannon ’19 (CT) thrives in and we force our students to obtain First of, I challenge Bates Din- dents and the administration to col- because although they acknowledge PE credit for graduation. Yet despite ing to produce any study which laborate on a comprehensive Bates a high intensity setting because he the squash team abilities, they also feeds of of the energy of the crowd this apparent emphasis on healthy “shows” that nutritional informa- App which could show nutritional take into consideration that every- eating and an active lifestyle, Bates tion is damaging or suggests hiding information in addition to Bates and always has it in his heart to win. one has a story to be told; one must Garon Rothenberg ’20 (NY) has not Dining does not post nutritional in- nutritional information as a uni- news, student articles, surveys, and take time to listen, embrace, and act formation for its food. versity policy. Even if there exists upcoming events! Te possibilities been 100% the entire season, but he when a teammate needs support. continues to fght and put the team I maintain that Bates Dining one such study (which I doubt), it for students to use this defcit for Kristyna Alexova ’19 (Czech has an obligation to disclose this in- would be disingenuous to behave as constructive purposes are endless. before his injuries, and I respect his Republic) has the ability to pick and mentality and efort. Carlos Ames formation. How can such a praised though such a study proves any kind But the status quo is a disgrace, choose when she wants to run as dining hall like Commons be lack- of medical consensus on the efects and it deserves an answer now. I ’17 (MA) comes back from a heel the dominant player on court. Luca injury and still has the ability to ing such an integral component of nutritional information. To the encourage any concerned party to Polgar ’20 (Hungary) plays with so which is available at hundreds of contrary, it seems obvious that deny- send emails to both the ofce of compete with anyone he plays. Te much intensity and aggressiveness beep-test champion, McLeod Ab- other colleges and universities across ing nutritional information to those the president ([email protected]) that her style of play leaves her op- the country, let alone thousands of with body image issues is akin to de- and Vice President of Dining Chris- bott ’19 (NY), is always looking for ponents hopeless. Te precision, ways to improve his game, which is McDonalds, Dairy Queens, and nying information about the risks of tine Schwartz to let them know you power, dedication, and efort of Vic- Taco Bells all over the world? More- alcohol to alcoholics. It is doing no want nutritional information posted a very specifc game: run until your toria Arjoon ’19 (Guyana) make her opponent cannot run anymore. over, how can Bates students make kindness to those with these issues, for Bates students (cschwart@bates. a deadly player. Eliza Dunham ’20 the best decisions about their bodies but instead purposely limits their edu). Ask them to please explain the Stefan Joseph ’17 (British Virgin (CT) is a strategic player with the Island) brings the cool and relaxing and lifestyles if they are kept com- understanding of what they could response given at the napkin board tenacity to always win, while dis- pletely in the dark about the nutri- be doing to their bodies. Te poten- found at this url: http://www.bates. island vibe to the court. Bernhardur playing a level of sportsmanship that Magnusson McComish ’20 (MA) tional content of their food? tial harm that such a withholding edu/dining/napkin/nutritional- everyone should strive for. Captain So why does Bates Dining not could have is self-evident, and thus info/. Furthermore, use the follow- is the nicest player on and of the Emma “Momma” Dunn ’17 (WA) court and his potential for the fu- publish such information? Te an- the current position of Bates Dining ing link to sign a petition and show has the ability to push anyone she swer will shock and anger you. on this matter should be far beneath the administration that you care and ture is literally at his discretion. Te plays with her level of ftness and “silent assassin,” Creighton Foulkes When asked on the “napkin board,” our contempt. want access to this information now: knowledge of the game. Captain why calorie and nutritional infor- Furthermore, even if it could be https://www.ipetitions.com/peti- ’17 (MA), is hands down one of the Charlotte “DirtyChar” Cabot ’17 hardest working athletes at Bates mation has not ever been posted, proven that nutritional information tion/we-want-nutritional-informa- (MA) is one of the smartest, fttest, Bates Dining responded thusly: is harmful to certain groups of peo- tion-at-bates-now. Delicious or not, by far and I strive to have his work and nicest players I have ever met. ethic. If someone could be the face Because studies have shown ple, this would still not be a good Bates students have a right to know Te “dynamic duo,” Katie Bull ’19 that posting calorie and nutritional enough reason to withhold the in- what is in our food. of Bates squash, I would vote David (MA) and Molly Brooks ’19 (VA) Quintero ’20 (CA) simply because are having the best season because he is the highlight of most peoples’ their opponents cannot fgure out days with his quirky sense of humor how to break them down. Tey are and squash style. powerhouses! Blair Weintraub ’18 Squash is more than the “battle (NY) puts lots of pressure on her- of the minds” and companionship, Purposeful debate self to be the best squash player she but rather the potential for produc- could be when she has proven that tive conversations on diferences. she is a great player through im- By bringing together a group of Tardie ‘17 talks with Zoë Seaman-Grant ‘17 and Matthew Davis proving her game at a fast rate and individuals with a common goal of working extremely hard on and of squash success, this allows for each fnaists at the ord niersities ebate haionshis court. Nubia Beasley-Bartee ’20 (IL) player to potentially hear another continues to improve her squash perspective on life. Productive con- and ftness at a rate that I can only versations about racism, white privi- not go over as well as we expected.” plied to the way social conversations HANNAH TARDIE dream of. Kyla Rabb ’17 (CT) has lege, and patriarchy occur within Challenges like these did not stop go within and beyond classrooms MANAGING FORUM EDITOR athletic abilities that allowed her to my team and although it’s uncom- Seaman-Grant and Davis from ex- at Bates. In terms of maintaining re-pick up the game of squash and fortable, it’s a start to embrace diver- celling in the international competi- healthy and productive discourse, compete at a collegiate level. Alyssa sity and inclusivity. Diversity does Rather than aggressively com- tion, which in part can be attributed the two competitors ofered the fol- Rohan’ 20 (Switzerland) picked up not promise a happy ending to your plain about our current political to the intensity of their preparation, lowing advice: squash as a PE credit and now strives college experience, but rather en- events, this week I decided to ask which sounds as taxing as taking an “One of the most important for collegiate success with her deter- hances your education in a worldly for insight, advice, and tips from extra course at Bates. Seaman Grant things is to share a premise or goal. mination and sense of calmness. sense. Te Bates Squash team is by Zoë Seaman-Grant and Matthew noted, “During the months leading A debate that frequently comes up Besides being a 3-time All- no means perfect, but the level of di- Davis. Te two debate team mem- up to Worlds, Matt and I did prac- is the role of the United States in American, Ahmed Hatata ’17 versity that we have shows that there bers recently competed in the World tice debates together at least 3 times East Asia, and when both sides share (Egypt) is truly a good person, is potential to always learn about the Championships, reaching the fnal a week.” the premise of wanting peace and which makes him a pleasure to be lives of each other. Te question is, round. Regarding the competition, In terms of research prepara- security for all involved it can be a around. Due to injuries, Anirudah are you willing to listen, embrace, they agreed that they struggled the tion, the two agreed that keeping nuanced and productive discussion Nambiar ’18 (India) has not played and act when needed? most with was defending South Ko- up with current events were nec- about how US presence afects those rea pursuing nuclear weapons. Davis essary, especially from sources or things. If one side wants a war with explained, “Te debate developed opinions they did not agree with in China, it not only becomes a very in a way that we weren’t expecting order to understand the other side. diferent debate, but it is impossible and I think both of us had trouble Davis recalls, “I also try to look out to have the debate about whether or fguring out where we wanted it to for viewpoints that are contrary or not US presence is “good” because go next,” and Seaman-Grant added: counterintuitive to my own because both sides have competing defni- “We felt somewhat confdent going those are often the hardest to defend tions of what “good” means. Of USA, Inc. into the debate, but then the debate if you get assigned to that side in got away from us and the argu- a debate.” Tese strategies around See DEBATE, PAGE 3 L.L.Bean has special signifcance. MARY SCHWALBE However, I do not think the dis- ments we planned on making did teamwork and research can be ap- MANAGING FORUM EDITOR cussion should be focused solely on whether or not anyone should The Bates Student About Us Donald Trump: President- be boycotting L.L.Bean. First, cor- elect, chairman and president of porations, despite legal defnitions, Editors-in-Chief: The Student is published weekly by Te Trump Organization, producer are not individuals and we probably Amar Ojha and Noah Levick PHOTO the students of Bates College when of the Apprentice, and apparently, shouldn’t judge the morality of an Sports: John Neufeld college is in session. The Student spokesperson for conservative retail Copy Editor: Zaynab Tawil News: Max Huang reserves the right not to print any entire company based on the fact Copy Editor: Zofa Ahmad article and to edit for clarity and companies. 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DEBATE PRESIDENT SPENCER’S RESPONSE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 course sometimes you need to have -Zoe Seaman-Grant, ’17 those debates, but within discourse In terms of intervention and around policy not sharing a premise With#respect#to#the#request#that#we#declare#Bates#a#“sanctuary#campus,”#I#feel#strongly#that#the#college# social activism, the two agreed that or goal with your opposition usu- trying to understand the other per- should#take#a#nuanced#approach.#As#noted#above,#I#fully#endorse#the#concerns#that#lie#behind#the# ally devolves the conversation into son’s perspective– rather than say, sanctuary#campus#request,#and#we#will#continue#to#address#these#concerns#in#our#actions#and#policies.#I# a shouting match rather than a de- trying to win– is the most efective do#not,#however,#think#that#it#is#wise#or#prudent#to#declare#Bates#a#“sanctuary#campus”#in#explicit#terms.### bate.” -Matthew Davis, ’18 strategy. Moreover, speaking up “Something that I really love against things you don’t believe in is Having#carefully#studied#this#issue#and#consulted#with#legal#counsel,#I#am#mindful#that#the#term# about debate is that it encourages extremely important while remem- people to think about arguments “sanctuary#campus”#has#no#legal#definition#or#standing#and#may#in#fact#provide#false#assurances#to# bering to make it productive. Grant that they wouldn’t normally believe. notes the confdence the debate members#of#the#campus#community.#On#one#hand,#the#term#may#suggest#that#we#are#willing#to#act# In debate, you are assigned a topic, team has given, “I used to sit back without#regard#for#our#legal#obligations,#which#we#are#not#empowered#as#an#institution#to#do.#On#the# which means you sometimes need to and just quietly be angry when peo- other#hand,#it#may#suggest#to#individuals#on#our#campus#or#in#our#local#communities#that#the#Bates# defend things you don’t necessarily ple made arguments I strongly disagree with. Because of this, you start agreed with. Now, I feel like I have campus,#as#a#physical#space,#has#a#special#protective#status#apart#from#the#law.#This#is#not#true,#and#to# to develop empathy for people who an obligation to speak up on behalf suggest#otherwise#could#potentially#cause#adverse#attention#and#harm#to#the#very#individuals#we#wish#to# disagree with you in everyday life of people who are made uncomfort- protect.#### because you have experience think- able by those arguments and debate ing about arguments that you are has taught me how to speak up in Accordingly,#in#my#considered#judgment,#our#community#is#better#served#at#this#time#by#a#clear# normally not exposed to. I think the a productive and empowered way.” most important thing is to under- exposition—as#outlined#above—of#specific#policies#and#commitments#than#by#the#adoption#of#a# In light of MLK day and the stand that the person you are talk- upcoming inauguration, I hope we symbolic#designation#that#could#be#misleading#to#those#who#count#on#the#college#for#meaningful#action.# ing to is a person with thoughts and can keep these strategies, tips, and That#said,#we#will#continue#to#monitor#this#set#of#issues#closely,#and#adapt#our#stance,#as#appropriate,#if# feelings and emotions just like you, insight in mind in our interactions there#are#relevant#changes#in#law#or#policy#that#warrant#further#action.# even if they are defending some- with those we may not agree with. thing you strongly disagree with.” Again,#I#want#to#thank#the#students,#faculty,#and#staff#who#raised#these#very#important#concerns#and# make#clear#that#I#and#other#leaders#in#the#college#are#always#open#to#conversation.#As#the#next#weeks# and#months#unfold,#and#the#new#Congress#and#administration#begin#to#take#action#on#a#variety#of#fronts,# we#will#pay#close#attention#to#developments#that#affect#the#work#of#colleges#and#universities,#and#we#will# USA INC. continue#vigorously#to#defend#the#rights#of#all#members#of#our#community.# CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Meanwhile,#I#encourage#all#of#us#on#campus#to#be#mindful#of#the#values#that#define#Bates#and#inform#our# discourse#and#to#work#every#day#to#ensure#that#each#and#every#one#of#us#is#able#to#find#a#respected#and# Linda from its board of directors, Craig’s weight loss program simply respectful#place#in#both.# what would that really accomplish? because she endorsed him? Our However, I think it is unethical for president should not be selling us Sincerely,# a politician to be showing favorit- products. In a society already satu- ism to a business simply because it rated with consumerist propaganda, Clayton#Spencer# potentially supports their agenda. do we need to be further exploited What’s next, Trump tweeting at by our government? # his followers to sign up for Jenny

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Bates Outing Club made eforts to feature energy drinks and other NICO BARDIN include events in the Winter Carni- prizes. MANAGING NEWS EDITOR next door val that appeal to students on cam- “We really wanted to create pus who are not necessarily versed an event that was a little less back- Borelli Ebert ‘20 interviews German TA Every January students return in rigorous outdoor activities. To ac- woods feeling and more of a cam- to campus after the Winter Holiday complish this goal, there are events pus activity,” says Eli Nixon ‘19 of Verena Wappel. anticipating the annual installment such as winter-themed yoga in the Shred Club. Eforts from the leaders of Winter Carnival, a week-long Skelton Lounge on Wednesday, and of Shred Club have also resulted in away; they did not need teachers event that features favorites such as WILLIAM BORELLI EBERT for an elementary school and in the a Whisperlite Iron chef competition the event potentially appealing to STAFF WRITER the Skill and Grill, tray sledding on Netherlands I taught in an elemen- where students will compete to cre- a wider audience on campus. Tis Mount David, and Puddle Jump. ate the best meal using a camping year’s event will feature prizes, free tary school so in the Netherlands Tis year’s Winter Carnival, the elementary school is from 4 stove. sunglasses, hot dogs and hamburg- Verena Wappel: Ok, so my hosted by the Bates Outing Club to 12 years old so the students are “Making Winter Carnival ers, and guaranteed entertainment. name is Verena. What can I say, I in collaboration with other clubs that age and I taught English and events that are more accessible to a “It has been my lifelong dream don’t know. I’m from Austria, I grew on campus, aims to keep tradition some German and it was just awe- broader range of the Bates commu- to bring joy to each and every indi- up in a landscape very east of Aus- alive while also implementing an ar- some to teach English and German nity was a top priority in organiz- vidual at Bates in the form of a rail tria, so on the Hungarian border, ray of activities new to the Winter to 11 and 12 year old ones but in ing this year’s agenda,” says Audrey jam; this week, dreams will come but I’ve lived in Vienna for the last 5 Carnival agenda. Tis year’s Win- Austria, elementary school is from Wheatcroft ‘17. As Vice President of true”, says Shred Club President years, so yeah that’s where I’m from. ter Carnival will feature a plethora 6 to 10 so when I came back, I de- the Bates Outing Club, Wheatcroft Greg Fitzgerald ‘17. I’m from the countryside, but also a of outdoor activities such as nordic cide to go for secondary school and pushed to fnd a balance between Tis year’s Winter Carnival little bit of a city girl, I guess. skiing and pond hockey on Wednes- outdoor-geared events and activities is shaping up to be an incredibly with that qualifcation as well now I day, and snowshoeing at Torncrag can teach in elementary school from around campus that would appeal wellorganized and executed event. William Ebert: What was your on Tursday. Puddle Jump remains 6-10 or in secondary school from to students who reluctantly frequent From winter-themed yoga to Puddle childhood like growing up? the exclusive and much anticipated 10-14. And um yeah and so last year the outdoors. Jump, there is surely an event that VW: My childhood? Good, I event on Friday as students begin I taught in a secondary school from Signifcant changes have also will pique the interest of any student liked it. It was very efective, very to prepare outrageous costumes and 10-14 and I taught English and arts been made to the Skill and Grill, a on campus. Be sure to get your gear safe; I was very grateful that my par- take a plunge. and I loved it and um, yeah my stu- staple in the Winter Carnival line- from the Bates Outing Club, free of ents always took care of me and, I While much of the Winter Car- dents in Ireland were the same age up. Te Shred Club has revamped charge, at the equipment room lo- don’t know, being healthy, and dedi- nival schedule remains similar to and that’s really fun with the 13 14 the classic Skill and Grill by reach- cated in Chase Hall on Wednesday cation was always very important to previous years, there are signifcant year old ones . And now I am here at ing out to local Maine companies and Friday from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy! them, so that was fne. It wasn’t that changes being made to a few of the Bates and I teach German to much and securing sponsorships that will exciting though, I guess. I grew up pre-existing events. Tis year, the older students, but sometimes they in a village with 300 hundred inhab- are just as childish. Sometimes they itants. We are not an independent are. community, we are with another town, and then we are 2 thousand WE: How did you end up at people. Te capital from our district Bates introduces new way Bates? was about 10 kilometers away and VW: So I was actually placed of course you go there for shopping here. I wanted to go abroad and I or school or other things, but that’s to fund clubs wanted to go to an English speaking not a city, that’s 8 thousand people. country so my options were applying We travelled a lot though. My fa- Students can now work with Funding Hub to fnance their for Fulbright in the states or World- ther likes to go by car to places, so Wide Teaching and I could have we drove all the way to Denmark club events. gone to either England or Scotland, or Finland, Sweden, 5 people in but at that point I thought, I’ve been Students have said that fnding or not also varies among sources. the car, so much fun. We drove to LUCIA BROWN to England, Ireland, and Scotland so funding for their student club and All information is listed clearly on England when I was 11 and it took STAFF WRITER why not go to the States? So yeah, organization-led programming is the website. Dressler exclaims, “Te us 25 hours. 5 people in a car. I was I applied for Fulbright and then I very difcult. Now, every funding sky’s the limit! Te website was put eleven so my sisters were 9 and 13, got the ofer at Bates and it was ei- source is in one spot, organized into together to not only be a resource especially my 13-year-old sister was Are you looking to fund a com- ther, take it or deny it but um you sections according to the idea a stu- for funding sources, but also to not interested in it. And when I be- munity service opportunity, an event won’t get another ofer and that was dent has. stoke creativity. Depending on the came older, I decided to travel by during a Bates break, or a weekend actually the frst time I had heard Te ideas available for funding idea, [students] may be able to apply myself. program? If so, the Student Funding about Maine, so I started watching Hub website was launched on Janu- that students can apply for include for multiple funding sources if the documentaries and I loved it and additional club funding, on-campus idea meets each source’s criteria!” WE: What was one of your ary 9 to assist in making these kinds I watch many videos on YouTube, programs during Bates’ breaks, stu- Dressler also adds that “a good most memorable experience grow- of programs realities. like one girl explaining 280 and the dent club-led events, community rule of thumb is to apply no later ing up as an adolescent in Austria? Nicholas Dressler, the Assistant basement and whatever and I just engagement and service programs, than two weeks prior to your in- VW: A day I remember very Director of Campus Life, has been watch whatever videos on YouTube ideas for making Bates more sustain- tended event or program date — the well was my 17th birthday, so Easter instrumental in getting this program I could fnd and of the snowstorm able and “green,” late-night weekend more time you have in advance of depends on the moon and some- of the ground. Since flling the po- and um, I think it was the basketball programs, and fun and safe events your event, the better, as it allows times my birthday is at Easter. And sition in June 2016, he has both di- team celebrating after they won and for students 21 and older at which for an application to be properly re- I loved it, and so the Saturday of rectly and indirectly advised student I took the ofer and now I’m here. alcohol is served. viewed by the entity providing the Easter, the day before Easter Sun- clubs and organizations on campus, Te criteria to apply is diferent fund.” day, we have a tradition. We have a including the Bates College Student WE: What do you think of the for every source and is dependent For more information or to ap- huge bonfre and the tradition also Government and the Chase Hall states? on what kind of program a student ply for funding, the Student Fund- says that on the Friday before Easter Programming Board. VW: Tat’s a very broad ques- wants to fund. Who determines ing Hub is available at http://www. Sunday we go from house to house He created the Student Fund- tion, what do I think? So in general, whether an idea will receive funding bates.edu/campus/funding. and we steal the wood. It is actually ing Hub based on student feedback. I like it. I think every experience kind of allowed. We are allowed to is a good experience. And I really take a certain amount per house, our have good experiences here. I can’t mayor allowed us to, but still it is a say that I love it. I really love Aus- little exciting. And we start when it MLK JR. DAY tria though. I know it is not perfect is dark and we have a good time and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 but it is really awesome. Also seeing it is really fun to steal the wood, and California, Nevada, Arizona, then then the next day we prepare the coming to Maine and New England bonfre, we prepare, um the bar and is very diferent. I prefer New Eng- the music and everything, and then land, it is very familiar to Austria, in the evening we have our event. so the landscape, the weather, and Te whole town comes to party, it could be just the same. Tere are drink and whatever and with that fewer mountains, but where I grew money we go to Croatia. So I really up there were only a few hills so it liked that celebration, it is a lot of could be just the same. Tat could fun, and on my 17th, it was that be here as well. We have better wa- Saturday and it was really nice, and ter quality though. I hate your tap I worked in a bar, I had my shift but water. In Vienna it is delicious, it then I was done so also the day after is freshly out of the source in the my birthday, it is my sister’s birth- mountains and it’s 40 thousand day, and the day after her, it is my years old and with all these miner- best friend’s birthday, so we all cele- als and so on, it is delicious, you brated together. And my boyfriends don’t have to change it. And we can these days, told me that he loved me be very lucky about that, most Aus- on that day. We broke up two weeks trians don’t appreciate it enough. afterwards, but I really enjoyed that Tey don’t appreciate many things day. I really enjoyed the party and enough. the tradition. I got nice presents. WE: What are your plans after WE: What made you go into Bates? teaching? VW: I will continue travelling Keynote speaker Khahil Gibran Muhammad speaks in the Gomes Chapel. VW: So my house school was until my visa tells me to leave and PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE focused on business because when then I will have free for a few months I was younger I thought, I don’t so I will continue working in Vienna want to study, I want to work di- De’Anna Mills, Juris Doctor candi- girls. Te videos were followed by nity. With interesting insights and and I will start with the next school rectly after high school. My parents date at the law school. Te focus of questions and comments from the point, it was clear that each side had year in Vienna. But I want to see all somehow almost forced me to fn- this particular talk was on explicit audience who shared their personal done extensive research. A point of the world. As much as possible at ish high school. I really didn’t want and implicit bias in schools across stories in the United States school- was made that reparations would least. to. And at the time I fnished I was the country. Tere were multiple ing system, thus normalizing the not solve anything, for the African- old enough to realize that I want videos shown of educators in el- actions of the teachers and police of- American community would not in- WE: Any fnal thoughts? to study. I was 19 when I went to ementary, middle, and high school fcers because they themselves have vest in their own community. It was VW: No I don’t know what I the school of teacher’s education in settings using racial slurs when experienced it. argued that the government should said there is nothing you have to Vienna and at frst I studied for el- speaking to African-Americans and Te majority of workshops were start programs and fund education, know about me, I am more the typi- ementary school teaching and there mentally and physically abusing led by educators and professionals retrain their police ofcers, and re- cal girl from next door, nothing in- was also in the 5th term of study, them. outside of the Bates community, form the prisons. An opposing point teresting. I went to the Netherlands and so I At the second part of the work- thus giving the students more in- was made that the government has came back and I had my 6th term shop, videos of school resource of- sight about systemic racism. Te failed with programming in the past and then I didn’t get a job right fcers—police ofcers who work in debate regarding the “Motion: Tis and that the African-American com- schools to enforce certain behav- house believes the state should ex- munity knows what is best for them. ior—were shown. Tere was an in- clusively focus on rectifying current Te events concluded with a stance where a police handcufed an inequalities to the exclusion of com- Hip-Hop Dance Workshop, which African-American boy with ADHD; pensating for historical injustices,” focused on the culture and move- however, handcufs are not to be was led by students Tessa Holtzman ment of hip-hop dance and perfor- used on small children. In another ’17 and Zoe Seaman-Grant ’17 who mance of Sankofa presents Testimo- instance the police ofcer used phys- argued for and against reparations nies of Melanin Magic. ical force on three middle school to the African-American commu- Arts & Leisure The Bates Student January 18, 2017 5

SANKOFA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The art of sexting

texting. No canvasses, no paint – ARIEL ABONIZIO that was all. It was slightly obscene, ASSISTANT ARTS&LEISURE EDITOR oddly uncomfortable. I sat down on a bench placed in the middle of the Contemporary art museums room (I was confdent it was “sit- are weird. You go past the reception table”). and enter an unusual place where Of the two people talking, one anything is possible. You see can- of them was an artist, presumably vasses painted with one single tone the one that created this piece. Te of red and you see benches that no artist was talking to someone from one can sit. If you are lucky enough, Italy, followed by others. It was not you will also see a small metal can in only firtation. Between teaching Students dance to the rhythm. PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE which artists have stored their own dirty words in Italian, they talked excrement. For your surprise, no about the political situation in Italy knowledge and knowing. one seems to notice that there is a and about the very meaning of artis- Sankofa, in all its forms and mani- can full of literal sh*t inside a mu- tic creation. It was so spontaneous, festations, exists currently in the seum. You ponder and after a long free of any pretension or worries. United States as an important sym- consideration you still have no idea Te quick summary about Europe- bol of African-American introspec- what the hell you are doing looking an politics was followed by sexting tion and the shared name of orga- at contemporary art. You are not as if it was just a natural transition. nizations across America meant to alone. I never truly considered how pro- bring enlightenment of black cul- Tis break I embarked on one found the daily life is. But there was ture. of these adventures, but with one more. Our very own chapter pres- diference. Tis time around I chal- While watching that video for ents Testimonies in Melanin Magic, lenged myself to not dismiss the ab- 30 minutes or so, I was constantly a multimedia exploration of the surd, the ugly, or the weird. I would expecting grandiosity. Te MFA is wake of African diaspora, here and carefully watch the one colored can- an awesome museum with an in- abroad. Te show is a collection of vasses as I would with a renaissance teresting curation and particularly performances, both live and record- painting. I would embrace it just good contemporary art section. ed, taking shape as spoken word, long enough to feel a connection. I was constantly on the verge of acted skit, a capella, dance and doc- Te simple brick sculptures, the epiphany, from discussing Tantra to umentary. Te show winds through awkward deformed human shapes, the Medici family in Italy. At one about twelve vignettes focusing on and the stuf hanging from the ceil- point, the artist is asked “is art for the many facets of black living. Live ing…I would watch it closely. No you, art, or business.” Tis conversa- skits confront the nuances and chal- text, no arts history, no fancy expla- tion would be so heavy, so serious, lenges faced by the African-Ameri- nations. if it was not for the context. “Art.” PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE can community, ranging from hair Tat day I entered the Museum Te intensity peaks along with the to hate. A student dance samples of Fine Arts, Boston to discover music and suddenly, the discussion the many forms of Afro inspired formers or anybody in the room, repugnant memories of brutality one of the most beautiful pices of goes back to firtation. music, styling and dance. Between but to the distant creators of the and violence in this country are re- art I have ever seen. Walking by Tis is one of the hidden pow- segments, an unseen narrator re- visual works (these are several small freshed with a dark, silent video. Te the contemporary art section of the ers of a museum. Museums bring to fects on the pieces while introduc- documentary pieces and poetry student performers walk onto stage, museum, I found myself in a small the spotlight something that would ing commentary and thought into readings). It’s an odd feeling. Tese in voiceless recognition and solidar- white room. Te piece was called have gone unnoticed. I expected to the show. Te whole thing reads as pieces are fne and bring attention ity, fsts raised. So sets the tone of Osservate, leggete con me by Frances see art and I saw it even in the least wholly conscious, all aware of the to the issues meant to be exposed, the performance: knowing, wincing, Stark. Inside the room, words were pretensions, simplest contexts. You good and bad known to black men but at the price of outsourcing. But angry. Despite it all, the fear and al- projected on three walls. Tere was just need to give it time, observe it and women worldwide. You, as an again, it is better to have than to gesia, light shines through. Humor classical music. To my surprise, the for long enough. audience member, are given a real have not. and energy sparkle in the hollow sentences projected on the walls Apparently, sexting is sublime if glimpse into lives not your own, Te show is indeed an explora- darkness. Energy does not leave. seemed to be some sort of firtatious you give it a chance. lives very diferent and far. tion. A look into the artistic manifes- Happiness does not either. Te idea As much as Bates brings the tations of the African diaspora. Te of Sankofa lives freely and brightly, show to life, a sizable portion of the show presents itself as aware, in the reminding one and all, that there are content is recorded and imported. most painful way. Te whole thing lessons in the past and life (precious, Some of the show’s high points do begins with an exposé of the dan- gracious life) in the future. not belong to the students or per- ger of living in America. Te most Lost in Copenhagen: An adventure abroad

with at all. Te only Danish words EMILY PINETTE I knew were “hello,” “goodbye,” and STAFF WRITER “thank you.” Luckily, there were other col- About a year ago, I got on a lege students from America at the plane and few to England. I spent station. Tey told me which train I my semester in a beautiful city called should take, and hope that my friend Bath, on a study abroad program was waiting at the frst stop. To my called Advanced Studies in Eng- relief, she was. While I was jump- land. (NOTE: ASE is, objectively, ing for joy to be reunited, my friend the best abroad program ever - no wasn’t as happy. Turns out, the train exaggeration). I had the time of my she got on was the last one of the life across the pond. It was not all tea night that headed back to her host Actors portray the story ith fare PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE and crumpets though, like the time family’s house. And I had missed it. I I went to Denmark. still do not think this is my fault, be- Now, do not get me wrong - I cause she ran of without telling me. loved Denmark. I stayed in Copen- It did not matter who was wrong at hagen, which was absolutely beau- that point, though. We had bigger tiful. From the trampolines in the issues at hand, like how the hell were street, to the cat cafe that was so we supposed to get back?! purrfect it made me cry tears of joy; Without any public transport to to the vibrant and artsy neighbor- assist us, my friend and I relied on hood of Freetown Christiania, Co- the map app on her phone to tell us penhagen was full of delights. But the direction to walk in. We headed we have to remember that this is me of into the night, freaking out at we are talking about, and I have a each other about the situation. Te certain knack for being a mess. (At map had led us onto the back roads least now I can blame it on being a of Copenhagen, which I bet are second-semester senior, right?) marvelous, but at the time seemed Anyway, it was a Saturday night downright scary. We had no idea in April. I was out with my friend, where we were. Despite the fact that whom I was also staying with at Copenhagen’s crime rate is wicked Student performers deliver a provocative number. PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE her host family’s house. It was get- low, I would panic for my safety ting pretty late, so we decided to every time a vehicle drove by. After head back to the metro station and what felt like hours of walking in the catch our ride home. We were in dark, we fnally reached a neighbor- a part of the city my friend hadn’t hood my friend recognized. We ran been to yet, though, so we ended up through it to get to her host family’s getting a little confused of our sur- house, with me very narrowly miss- roundings. Finally, we made it to the ing stepping into a pile of dog crap. station. I looked around for a mo- Finally, we were back inside. I slept ment, checking out the architecture. for a few hours, then was up again to When I turned back to my friend, catch my fight back to Bath. she was gone...and then I spotted Ridiculous, whirlwind adven- her, running at full speed toward tures like that pretty much sum up a train, which she got on, turning my study abroad experience. While back to shout to me. At this point, I it was hectic at times, I would do was racing to catch up with her. My anything to relive that semester - heart sank as the doors closed and even race through the pitch black, the train pulled away. Tere I was, eerie back streets of a foreign city. alone in a city I was not familiar PHYLLIS GRABER JENSEN/BATES COLLEGE The Bates Student January 18, 2017 6 Arts & Leisure Te happiest two Today Will Be hours of the year ierent: A peak Not since Grand Teft Auto V While Gosling’s obsession with jazz MATTHEW WINTER has a fctional piece made Los An- may border on absurd, Gosling has STAFF WRITER geles look so beautiful. Te f lm enough charm to make it endearing. into someone turns L.A. into a character of its Both Stone and Gosling are Happiness in movie form is La own, showing the fame and class of amazing which is good for a movie La Land. As we march towards un- Hollywood, the wistfulness of the that essentially has only two roles. certainty this week, there are some Grifth Observatory, and the plain First of all, Emma Stone can do ev- else’s world alternative programing: jump in a fun of underground jazz clubs. It erything. She has so much charisma, puddle, re-watch Barack Obama would not be surprising if the city a great voice, and even good dancing surprise Joe Biden, or spend two started to use La La Land as its of- skills. Ryan Gosling is a surprisingly (even a college student in the midst hours watching Emma Stone and fcial tourism video. Even sitting in good piano player and tap-dancer. HALLEY POSNER of applying for copious amounts of MANAGING ARTS&LEISURE EDITOR Ryan Gosling sing, dance, and be trafc looks like fun. Tough the While he does not have the voice of summer internships). adorable in diferent spots of Los fun part of the movie is, at times, an angel, somehow the songs are ac- Eleanor states when she is Angeles. you cannot tell what time period the tually better for it. John Legend and I like my books the same way nervous, “I talk fast. I jump top- Te flm starts with an opening movie is set in. It has a great vintage J.K. Simmons both have small roles I like my friends: genuine. When ics unexpectedly. I say shocking musical number set in a gridlock feel to it, even when you can tell you in the flm, with Legend basically a book is relatable, humorous, and things. Right before I push too far, on a L.A. freeway and never stops. are in the present day. playing a version of himself and easy to read the prospect of curling I double back and expose a vulner- Te songs are grand and amazing, La La Land is also not your typi- Simmons being funny as always. It up with it becomes all the more ap- ability.” Tis is candid statement each capturing a diferent aspect of cal romantic comedy. Aside from is hard to imagine the flm working pealing. Tat is exactly what Maria that pulls no punches. Declarations the L.A. life. “Another Day of Sun” the music, it does not have all the with any other two actors. Tey are Semple accomplishes in her novel like those make the book feel real, shows the upbeat, cheerful side of clichés that most rom-coms have. what make the movie so romantic Today Will Be Diferent. Broaching like you have a front row seat to her L.A as well as the trafc. “Someone And along the way there are some and so funny. a myriad of topics from motherhood subconscious; the prose is not overly in the Crowd” has Stone’s charac- twists and turns that keep you on While not giving away any to sisterhood, careers, to life, Semple academic, instead it fows more like ter and her friends dressing up for your feet. spoilers, the ending can be viewed in presents it all with grace and ease. a conversation. It makes you think a fancy Hollywood party and trying Te flm puts a big emphasis two ways. Nonetheless, it won’t stop Tere are over 171,000 words about Eleanor, but also about your- to get themselves noticed. “City of on the fact that Gosling’s character the movie from immediately putting in the English language and billions self. Stars” is a bittersweet song about is out to “save jazz.” Yet, jazz is ac- you in a good mood unlike movies of ways to string them all together. Tough the main timescale of dreaming while “Audition (Te tually more relevant currently than like Manchester by the Sea. Hope- Semple found a way to weave to- the book takes place in one day, Fools Who Dream)” is the hopeful in the past decade or so. Musicians fully La La Land will bring back the gether her words in a nuanced and Semple jumps around in time, cre- counterpart about how you should like Kendrick Lamar and A Tribe movie musical because they are just lyrical way. For example, Eleanor ating a nesting doll-like framework. never stop chasing your dreams. Called Quest have incorporated so much fun to watch! It’s like foat- describes her consciousness as some- Te big doll is just one day in Elea- Even the instrumental pieces cap- jazz into their recent albums, setting ing on a cloud for two hours. thing that “lives underground like nor’s life, but once you open up that ture the romance of L.A. of a new era for the music genre. a toad in winter.” Tat extra bit of doll, inside there are many smaller imagery paints a clearer picture and dolls and each is a diferent anec- helps the reader understand the pro- dote from Eleanor’s past that all ft tagonist just a little bit more. together perfectly in the larger work But it is not just the tone of her of the story. Trough these jumps, words that impacted me, but the the reader gets to know Eleanor’s Passengers: When will you way Semple presented them. Hav- ethereal but disappointing sister Ivy, ing a frst person narrator allowed her alcoholic father, the story of how Semple to break the fourth wall and she met her husband, Joe and more. talk directly to her reader. Tis type But the core allure of this story succumb to loneliness? of narrator also gives the protagonist is and always will be Eleanor. Be- Photo caption. PHOTO CREDIT/PHOTO CREDIT more freedom in the sense that she, tween the pages of the novel, El- hris ratt and ennier awrence star in this thriing scif Eleanor Flood, was able to orient eanor’s melancholy life comes into personally her listener in her life; al- focus. She had a hard childhood: a f to eose the harsh reait o being coete aone most as if she is colluding with you, dead mother, a deadbeat father, and letting you in on a secret that is for a relationship with her sister that or the rest o their ies your eyes only. started out strong but degraded over Sometimes, if the book is re- time. All those struggles caused El- voyage. When the Avalon is hit by a What Passengers and Cast Away ally good I develop a connection eanor to become a bit calloused, but RILEY HOPKINS meteor shower, one hibernation pod have in common, besides their with the characters. I root for them, did not prevent her from fnding her STAFF WRITER is activated - Jim Preston’s (played small casts, is the central theme of chastise them for poor decisions, place in the world. by Pratt). navigating loneliness. Loneliness is and yes, on rare occasions I even cry Most importantly, her life expe- Futuristic sci-f is not the frst Te worst part is that he has something we have all experienced for them. Reading this novel I saw riences helped her learn a very pow- genre I search for when going to the been awoken 90 years too soon. yet strive to avoid. However, there the world through Eleanor’s eyes, I erful secret, one that she shares with movie theater. However, every once With his only friend being is such distinction between being saw her worries and her faws, what her eight-year-old son. “Tat’s the in awhile there will be one flm that an emotionless robotic bartender alone as an individual and being made her tick and what ticked her thing about hard times,’ [she] said. catches my attention and truly im- named Arthur, Preston must face alone with another person. Tis of. Eleanor became a real, relat- ‘Generally speaking, one survives.’” presses and entertains me. Perhaps the reality of his eternal loneliness. movie made me question if we are able person. Tough she may be “a Tough that statement is blunt, it it was Chris Pratt (whose movie Tat is until fellow passenger Aurora ever truly alone. In Cast Away Tom past-her-prime animator” married communicates so much about the characters always starkly contrast his Lane, played by Lawrence, is awo- Hanks’ character created Wilson out to a seemingly perfect hand surgeon character Semple built. Eleanor is iconic portrayal of Andy Dwyer in ken just a couple years later. of an inanimate object while Pres- husband with an adorable son, she a pragmatist, but an optimistic one, Parks and Recreation) and the ever As anticipated, the two fall ton and Lane in Passengers at least has secrets that we as readers get to she is a mother but one that does versatile Jennifer Lawrence. What- madly in love and thoroughly enjoy had each other. Tis added a layer experience. We step inside her head not sugar coat the world for her ever the case, Passengers brilliantly their solitude on the Avalon. But of drama, love, lust, and overall a and experience her life, if only for child. Above all else, she is a sur- highlighted Pratt’s and Lawrence’s alas, it is not long until the ship suf- more complex expression of enter- a day. vivor who slogs through life even acting talent while portraying a fers malfunction after malfunction. tainment. Creating an insightful, but not when she would rather stay in bed. unique story. It is up to the couple to take action Te whole time I was watching preachy, character is hard to do, but Do yourself a favor and read this Set years in the future, the hu- and save themselves and all 4,998 the movie, I kept imagining myself here I think Semple excels. Even book. It will not take you long, but man race has developed the technol- sleeping passengers on board. in their shoes, alone on a spaceship though Eleanor is a ffty-year-old it will stick with you long after you ogy to send waves of people aboard What impresses me most about knowing that no one else would mother, she divulges factoids about reach the end. the spaceship Avalon to colonize a the flm is how just two characters wake up for 90 years. Even though herself that can relate to anyone new world on the planet Homestead can carry the plot without fail. Like the movie was blatantly fctional, II. Te catch? It takes 120 years I said, I am not usually attracted the concept of loneliness it projected to get there. All 5,000 passengers to sci-f movies because I get bored was scarily realistic. are placed in individual hiberna- of them pretty easily, so this was Futuristic sci-f is not the frst tion pods where they are kept alive an extra-successful storyline in my genre I search through when go- but their physical development is opinion. It reminded me of how ing to the movie theater. Honestly Other Upcoming Arts Events halted, ultimately allowing them to Cast Away managed to convey its though, I am going to watch it again wake up 120 years later in the same plot so efortlessly with only a single after writing this. condition as the beginning of the character. Wednesday, January 18 First acting/directing candidate coming to show a scene for public viewing. Gannet Theater, 4:30 p.m. READ.THINK.SHARE Thursday, January 19 Live VCS performance featuring acts by the Bates community. ONLINE. Benjamin Mays Center, 9:00 p.m.

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MISSION IMPROVable comedy VISIT US AT WWW.THEBATESSTUDENT.COM group wants an audience and suggestions to create a new production. Memorial Commons, 8:00 p.m. The Bates Student January 18, 2017 Sports 7 Women’s Basketball An alphabetical Women’s Basketball beats journey into the Hamilton, loses to Middle- English Premier bury on road trip League: C Women’s basketball splits weekend away games, moves to 2-2 in conference play. Sta writer ohn eued continues his eaination o this bounds. She followed this up with also a standout, grabbing many re- GRIFFIN GOLDEN another impressive performance of bounds and getting in the passing ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR ears reier eague teas this week 12 rebounds and a career high 27 lanes for steals and defections. In points on an efcient 10-17 shoot- total, the Bobcats only gave up 44 incudes teas starting with the etter Since Hamilton College ofcial- ing in a loss against Middlebury. points, including just 6 points in the ly joined the NESCAC in all sports “Allie has a great mindset and fourth quarter. hesea and rsta aace in 2011, Bates teams have had to has really come to play since the Against Middlebury, it was the make the dreaded trek to and from semester break,” Coach Allison frst and third quarters that hurt the Lewiston to Clinton, New York. A Montgomery wrote in an email. Bobcats. Tey were outscored by Known for their hooligan fans 400 mile drive, Google maps says “She is playing with confdence and 10 and 13 points respectively in the JOHN NEUFELD in the 1970’s and 1980’s STAFF WRITER that the trip should take a little more determination while leading our quarters. Despite Coppola’s perfor- Te team was bought for 1 euro than 6 hours. Te team broke up the team.” mance, the team was unable to climb in 1982 travel by driving to Springfeld, MA Coppola has now compiled four out of the early hole. Bernadette Chelsea (Te Blues) Tey were one of the frst clubs on Tursday night, and then fnish- consecutive double-doubles, and is Connors ‘17 flled the stat sheet to play with numbered shirts ing the drive to Hamilton College 0.2 rebounds away from averaging with 10 points, seven rebounds, 2 Overview: Te team was Tey have the record for great- the next day. After playing a night a double-double for the season. She assists, and 2 steals. founded in 1905 in Fulham, Lon- est point spread in Europe (21-0 game, the team left Hamilton at ranks frst in the NESCAC in re- Women’s basketball is now 2-2 don and has enjoyed many suc- over Jeunesse Hautcharage) 8:30 on Saturday to drive to Mid- bounds per game, and ffth in points in NESCAC play and 5-10 overeall, cesses including 5 national league dlebury for another game starting per game. which certainly does not rule out a titles, 7 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, Crystal Palace (Te Eagles) at 3 pm. Overall, senior co-captain, Although Coppola was domi- birth in the conference tournament. 4 FA Community Shields, 1 UEFA Allie Coppola ‘17 estimates that the nant at times on ofense, it was re- Games against Connecticut and Champions League, 1 EUFA Euro- Overview: Te team was found- team spent about 17 hours travel- ally their defense that propelled Wesleyan next weekend will be very pa League, and 1 UEFA Super Cup. ed in 1905 in South Norwood, ing. the Bobcats to their victory against important and telling of the team’s London at the famous Crystal Pal- However, something about Hamilton. Nina Davenport ‘18, outlook for the remainder of the Stadium: Stamford Bridge ace Exhibition. Tey have been FA these long drives must be therapeu- normally known for her ability on season. However, Coppola said in Cup fnalists twice and fnished 3rd tic for Coppola, because the forward ofensive side of the ball, had three an email that she and the rest of the Notable players: in the top English division in 1991, was balling over the weekend. In a steals. Coach Montgomery noted team are sticking with a one game at Ron Harris, D (1962-1980) their highest ever fnish. 60-44 win against Hamilton, Cop- that Bernadette Connors ‘18 was a time mindset. Frank Lampard, MF (2001- pola recorded 22 points and 10 re- 2014) Stadium: Selhurst Park Bobby Tambling, F (1959- 1970) Notable players: Didier Drogba, F (2004-2012, Jim Cannon, D (1973-1988) Men’s and Women’s Swm and Dive 2014-2015) Peter Simpson, F (1929-1935) Jimmy Greaves, F (1957-1961) Yannick Bolasie, MF (2012- Petr Cech, GK (2004-2015) 2016) Eden Hazard, MF (present) Christian Benteke, F (present) John Terry, D (present) Men’s swim team undefeat- Fun facts: Fun facts: Only team in premier league 6th highest average all-time at- history to be relegated after fnish- tendance in English football ing 4th bottom ed, poised with women for 7th most valuable club ($1.66 Relegated 4 times from the pre- billion) mier league (highest number of any team) historic conference meet ie wing onica Sears star as ates takes crown or third ear in a row UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Friday, 1/20 @ 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Basketball vs Connecticut College Friday, 1/20 @ 7:00 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Saturday, 1/21 @ 11:00 a.m. Emma Jarczyk ‘17 prepares for lift off last Friday at Bates’ only home meet of the year. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

frst in the Maine State Meet back in in the 1,000-yard freestyle, complet- Men’s Basketball JAMO KARSTEN December. Te lone blemish on the ing the marathon event in 10:36.31. MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR women’s record came two weekends She fnished just one tenth of a sec- vs Wesleyan College ago at Middlebury where they lost ond ahead of the previous record Bates’ men and women’s swim by a score of 160-140. time, much to the delight of her Saturday 1/21 @ 3:00 p.m. and dive teams continued their near On Friday, here at Bates’ own teammates and a formidable home perfect 2016-2017 season last week- Tarbell Pool, the women narrowly crowd. Riley Ewing ‘18 starred for end, efectively dispatching their in- defeated Bowdoin by a score of the men, winning both the 50-yard state rivals, Bowdoin and Colby, in 154-145, while the men’s team won and 100-yard backstroke events. For two separate dual meets, and claimed handily by 38 points, 163-125. In the Bobcats, this marked their third the CBB championship for the third Bates’ lone home meet of the sea- year in a row. Te men’s team has son, newcomer to the team Monica been perfect this season, winning all Sears ‘20 did not disappoint. Sears See SWIM/DIVE, PAGE 8 six of their dual meets, and fnishing glided her way to a new pool record Sports 8 The Bates Student January 18, 2017

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Malcolm (22) and Marcus (5) Delpeche ‘17 celebrate with Nick Gilpin ‘20. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT Bates’ swim teams enjoy a respite. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT

senior Jerome Darling ‘17 gave Bobcats were able to exact revenge Bobcat’s win. Tis win at Brunswick the team a boost with his 15 points after their non-conference loss to was the frst one since 2011 and put and a career high eight assists. Te Colby back on December 10. Mal- their record at 11-3. Te last time Bobcats fnished with the most colm led the team with 15 points, they were 11-3 they went on to their points in a half (60) since 2015 and 12 rebounds, four blocked shots, frst NCAA tournament appearance the most points in a game (111) and three assists. Everybody was in the 2014-2015 season. since 2013. Tey also broke a tour- fring on all cylinders, from Dar- Te Bobcats then moved to nament record for most points in a ling’s game-high 16 points to Justin 3-0 in NESCAC play with a win game. Zukowski’s ‘18 11 points from of over Hamilton on January 13. Te Te next day, the Bobcats f n- the bench, the Bobcats shot 48.4% Delpeche twins continued their ished the tournament undefeated from the feld. T ey never trailed, dual dominance, both putting up with a great defensive performance and when Colby cut the defcit to double-doubles. Spellman would against Framingham State, winning seven points twice in the second provide plenty of support of the 69-40. Te Delpeche twins contin- half, the Bobcats pulled away again. bench with his 16 points to give ued to have the juice, with Malcolm Big shots from Max Eaton ‘17 and the team an 83-78 victory at home dropping a career-high 23 points to Darling sealed the deal and gave the in front of a large crowd at Alumni go along with 11 rebounds and fve Bobcats their frst NESCAC win. Gymnasium. blocks, while Marcus added a dou- Te hot hand was still sizzling Te seven game win streak ble-double to the mix. Te Bobcats on January 7 when Bates travelled to would end this Saturday, as 15th never trailed during the game and Bowdoin to beat them 64-59 to give ranked Middlebury came into held their opponents to 32% shoot- the Bobcats their frst 2-0 start in the Alumni and handed Bates a 79-71 ing and 40 points allowed — the NESCAC since 2006. Led by frst loss. Middlebury dominated the lowest Bates has held an opponent year Tom Coyne ‘20, who scored a glass, out rebounding the Bobcats to since a 2012 win over University career-high 23 points, the Bobcats 45-31, leading to 21 second chance of New England. Both of the twins got a statement win over the Polar points for the Panthers whereas earned an “all-classic” spot at the Bears. Tis game was intense from Bates only grabbed seven second tournament due to their outstand- tip-of with 11 ties and eight lead chance points. Te Panther’s Jake ing play. changes, and had a score of 31-30 in Brown led all scorers with 24 points. Bates kept the hot streak go- favor of Bates at the half. Te Bob- Spellman would continue his per- ing in the new year with a win at cats went on a quick 5-0 run to start sonal hot streak with a team-high Supportive signs adorn the wall of Tarbell Pool. Brandeis 73-66 on January 3. Dar- the second half. Bowdoin responded 14 points of the bench and Mal- JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT ling put up a career-high 20 points with an 8-2 run, tying things up at colm added 12 points and seven to lead the team and added four 38 on a Tim Ahn three-pointer with rebounds. Te Bobcats never led consecutive dual-meet victory over tance swimmers are faster than ever, assists. Te game was a tight one, 16:09 to go in the game. Bowdoin in the game and got as close as 11 the Polar Bears. Tis meet was Bow- the number of sprint freestylers we with nine diferent lead changes. then took the lead with a go-ahead points with 11:35 left but the Pan- doin’s frst ofcial dual meet of the have is ridiculous and our strokers Te Bobcats did not pull away until Ahn three and went up 43-40 with thers refused to let up and put the season. are always solid.” around 15 minutes left in the sec- the help of a Jack Simonds jumper game away right after. After a quick turnaround, both Back to back meets like these ond half. Te frst years stepped up with 13:58 left. Malcolm threw With a 3-1 conference mark teams made the trek up I-95 to Wa- are also crucial preparation for the this game as Jef Spellman ‘20 and down a slam dunk to cut the def- so far this season, tied for second terville on Saturday to cap of their upcoming NESCAC and NCAA Nick Gilpin ‘20 tallied 13 and six cit to one, but Bowdoin responded place in the NESCAC, the Bobcats doubleheader weekend against the meets. “Our focus of the season points, respectively. Tis was a big with an 8-0 run, giving them their will look for a quick turnaround, as Mules. Colby was outmatched by is always on championship meets, win for the ‘cats before going into largest lead of the game at 51-42. two more NESCAC matchups with both teams, as the Bates men and which includes NESCAC’s and NESCAC play against rival Colby Tat is when Coyne took the game Connecticut College and Wesleyan women won convincingly 163-125 NCAA’s,” said Daher. “Tese were on January on 6th. into his own hands. He went on will be played at home this weekend. and 182.5-93.5, respectively. Each not only great confdence boosters In their conference opener, Te a personal 9-0 run to solidify the teams’ sound efort gave Bates their for the program, but also important 7th consecutive dual-meet vic- training exercises. Having back-to- tory over Colby. Ewing starred in back meets the past two weekends the backstroke again, winning the allows us to physically get a feel for a 100 and 200 yard races, while All- three-day conference championship American Sara Daher ‘17 took care meet at the end of the season.” of business in the 100 butterfy. Te Both teams are approaching a impressive CBB sweep for both the well deserved weekend of, before men and women is particularly im- diving back into the pool at the WPI pressive on the men’s side, consider- Invitational in Worcester, MA on ing they are not felding any divers January 29, their fnal meet before on their roster this season, and have NESCAC championships. With to compensate for lost points each their impressive performances so far meet. this season, both teams are poised for Despite this setback, in back- historic showings at the upcoming stroker Ewing’s view it was the team’s conference meet in February. Te depth that keyed them to victory in men should have no problem fn- both meets this weekend. “Tere ishing above ffth in the conference were a lot of events this past week- for the frst time in program history, end where we were scoring three while the women are set for a battle men in the top four spots. As im- with Middlebury for the conference portant as it was to win events, we crown. Remarked Ewing, “Te best needed the second, third and fourth thing we can do going into this last fnishes in order to gain back points phase of the season is to keep spirits lost on diving,” he commented. high and to keep cheering for each “Tat’s where I was truly impressed other. We identify as a wolf pack, with the team collectively. Our dis- and we are ready to hunt.”

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Bates’ bench cheers on their teammates over the weekend. JOHN NEUFELD/THE BATES STUDENT