First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID Lancaster PA The College Reporter Permit 901 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA http://www.the-college-reporter.com VOLUME 53, ISSUE 21 Steve Kornacki of MSNBC talks presidential election, of politics in Trump era Kornacki also analyzed the statis- BY KATHERINE COBLE tics for college-educated whites and News Editor non-college-educated whites. Demo- crats did not get the share of the white On Thursday, March 2, MSNBC college-educated voters that they political correspondent Steve Kor- had hoped; Romney took this demo- nacki came to Franklin & Marshall graphic by 14 points while Trump College to speak about the current took the category by 4 points in 2016. political climate in America. Kornac- Although this was an improvement, ki, 37, is the host of MSNBC’s 4:00 the advantage still went to Republi- p.m. edition of MSNBC Live and was cans overall. Trump also saw signif- a leader of their daytime political icant gains with the non-college-ed- coverage throughout the 2016 presi- ucated white population, including dential election. Kornacki previously record turnout. Kornacki pointed to spent several years covering local the rust belt states like Pennsylvania, politics in New Jersey and is the for- Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin as mer senior political writer for Salon. the reason for Trump’s Electoral Col- com. He will be releasing a book lege victory. The passion of non-col- on the political history of the 1990s lege-educated white Trump support- sometime next year. This event was ers was able to give him a win. his first time speaking at Franklin & In his analysis of the election re- Marshall and his first time in Lancast- Photo courtesy of thevillager.com sults, Kornacki argued that, although er. The talk was extremely well-at- Journalist and political correspondent Steve Kornacki hosts MSNBC’s 4 p.m. edition much attention was paid to Donald tended by a mixture of students, of MSNBC Live and led much of MSNBC’s daytime coverage during the 2016 election. Trump’s uniqueness as a presidential faculty, and community members. candidate, Hillary Clinton was unique The majority of Kornacki’s talk how these demographics differed and compromise with Democrats on as well. Kornacki said that Clinton was an analysis of the voting de- from 2012 to 2016. Although Hillary the issue. Kornacki pointed to this had been in the national spotlight for mographics in the 2016 election. Clinton won the popular vote, the as a particularly troubling statistic so long that she had some to repre- Kornacki promised to interpret the Democrats did not receive as much for the Democrats because Ameri- sent “the system” of government. The statistics and then provide insight into of the Latino vote as they had antic- ca’s Latino population is its fasting people that voted for her, in Kornac- the 2018 midterm and 2020 presiden- ipated, especially when considering growing, and dominating the Latino ki’s opinion, voted for her because tial elections. Trump’s extremely hardline stance on vote in the way post-1964 Democrats that believed that “the system” was Kornacki began by breaking down immigration -- a sharp contrast from have dominated the African-Ameri- the difference in voting share for the post-2012 Republican platform of can vote would be an immense gain each party by racial category and “comprehensive immigration reform” for the party. see KORNACKI, page 2 Campus panels, talks tackle issues associated with freedom of speech, expression discussion, President Porterfield is, and Sarah Hafiz were students students and faculty must talk about BY BORIS ZYUMBYULEV send an e-mail informing the student representatives, who also voiced uncomfortable ideas, to take risks Contributing Writer body about the revised statement of their views before the Q&A. Han- and challenge traditional conven- Last week, Franklin & Marshall freedom of expression that F&M cock is an English major and Writing tions. Even so, the president under- College had two important talks on endorses. The language indicated Center tutor, Lewis is the president lined the limits to the freedom of the freedom of expression. The first that the Board of Trustees, who have of the Black Student Union, and speech: it should not harass, slander, one was on Monday, February 28, backed the statement, and the facul- Hafiz is the president of the Muslim or push beyond legal boundaries. in which a panel of faculty, admin- ty, protect Freedom of Speech in all Students Association. Dean Hazlett Ending with a glorification of free istration, and students gave brief of its forms, as long as it is legal and spoke as the Dean of the College and society as one of dignity and value, statements on the topic and followed does not endanger the security and Pierce Buller was there as General Dr. Porterfield opened the field for up with a Q&A. The second one was safety of students. Counsel to F&M in order to address the panelists. Thursday, March 2, when the con- The said statement was at the legal concerns. Before the panelists The students were first to speak troversial Danish journalist Flem- core of the discussion this Monday. spoke, Dr. Porterfield reiterated the on the topic. Sarah Hafiz stressed the ming Rose came in to talk about the The panelists were faculty members importance of the issued statements. need to protect freedom of speech, importance of protecting the freedom Katherine McClellan and Matthew He said it is up to the community to even if we have to deal with and of speech. Hoffman, both tenured professors protect expression as a core value discuss controversial topics. Jael Two weeks prior to the first at F&M. Bill Hancock, Jael Lew- and right to all. In Porterfield’s view, see ROSE, page 2 Inside this Issue...

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Campus Life Sports Colleges Against Cancer hosts Relay for Hard-working club hockey team Life in the AFSC highlights positive nature of club sports page 7 page 11 Page 2 News The College Reporter Kornacki: MSNBC political correspondent CRIME WATCH advocates for more neutral, fair journalism continued from page 1 much, arguing that Trump’s cam- Friday, Feb. 24, 12:12am: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) re- paign was unusually newsworthy and sponded to a disturbance in the Steinman College Center after a student working. Those that felt cheated, his oft-improved speeches justified hurt, or ignored by “the system” may harassed another student. airing on cable news. He also doubt- not have been fans of Trump, but ed that many people watched daytime Friday, Feb. 24, 3:30pm: DPS responded to a noise complaint at 602 N they were fans of the system even cable political coverage and were Pine St. less, and so they did not want to see swayed by it. Friday, Feb. 24, 6:07pm: DPS received a noise complaint in the 400 Clinton in office. Kornacki finished the Q&A block of W James St. Kornacki finished his talk by turn- with a question about how the new Saturday, Feb. 25, 12:30am: DPS responded to a noise complaint in the ing to the future of American poli- generation of journalists should be 500 block on W James St. tics: specifically, the 2018 midterm trained. He said that, while there is a elections and the 2020 presidential Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:07am: DPS received a noise complaint at 526 N place for journalists to be open about election. He believes that it will be their political views and write from Charlotte St. incredibly hard for the Democrats a political perspective, there is also Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:19pm: DPS reported a drug violation New Col- to retake the Senate in 2018 because a need for journalists that make an lege House. so many of the seats up for re-elec- effort to be unbiased. He spoke of Sunday, Feb. 26, 12:20am: DPS received a noise complaint in Ware Col- tion are already held by Democrats the “two bubbles” that Americans lege House. and several are in states that went currently live in, largely socio-eco- Sunday, Feb. 26, 12:25am: DPS performed a medical assist on an intox- for Trump. They may fair slightly nomic bubbles. Particularly since the better in taking control of the House, icated student at the corner of Lancaster Ave and West Frederick St. migration of college-educated white especially if they can convince the voters away from Trump, journalists Sunday, Feb. 26, 1:25am: DPS responded to a loud music complaint on college-educated white voters to in New York City and Washington, Marshall Hall. swing further away from the party of D.C. have lost local sources that Sunday, Feb. 26, 4:00pm: DPS reported a drug violation at New College Trump. support the Republican president. House. In the Q&A session, Kornacki Despite this, Kornacki believes that Sunday, Feb. 26, 11:53pm: DPS performed a medical assist on an intox- fielded a variety of questions about journalists should strive to report in a icated student in the College Hill parking lot. media, politics, and his experiences more neutral manner. covering the election. An engaging Monday, Feb. 27, 5:47am: DPS assisted the Lancaster City Police De- “I think that journalists need to and funny speaker, Kornacki’s talk think long and hard about fairness,” partment (LCPD) with a trespassing incident on 712 N Pine. was interspersed with anecdotes of Kornacki said as his talk closed out. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 11:30pm: DPS received a loud music complaint for his life on the road talking to voters Only time can tell how the media will 520 N Charlotte St. throughout 2016. Kornacki said he actually behave in the Trump presi- Thursday, March 2, 6:44pm: DPS reported an incident of trespassing in did not necessarily agree with the dency. the Lancaster Theological Seminary parking lot. calls for media to “call out” Trump, Thursday, March 2, 11:33pm: DPS responded to a loud noise complaint because such an attitude only serves First-year Katherine Coble is the to solidify and anger his base. He also in Bonchek College House. News Editor. Her email is kcoble@ expressed doubt about the critique fandm.edu. that the media covered Trump too Rose: Danish journalist defends conception of free speech, expression without caveats continued from page 1 vides only “a guide” to how F&M should treat its own policies. Lewis took a more careful approach With that the discussion shifted by reminding the audience and the to a Q&A. The questions circled panelists that the dynamics of power around some specific phrases from in a society are crucial to understand- the statement, how mental health ing freedom of speech. Following can be affected by free speech, the Lewis’s final statement that “we rules surrounding Title-9 cases and need to be careful of what we say,” confidentiality issues, and the biggest Bill Hancock brought attention to topic being protestation. With sev- the surfacing of trolls. By censoring eral mentions of the Guerrilla Girls them, according to him, it is easy to and their activity on campus, their make them martyrs. posters, and critiques towards the After the student’s brief two administration, students wanted to minute statements, the faculty know why some of it was effective members picked up the discussion. and some of it was not. The faculty, Matthew Hoffman, Chair of Judaic the Dean (despite leaving the panel Photo courtesy of olsofreedomforum.com Studies Program and the faculty early), and the President defend- As editor of foreign affairs at Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten, Flemming Rose was held responsible for the September 2005 Muhammad cartoon scandal. member who brought the Univer- ed both the administration and the sity of Chicago’s statement from a protesters against the concerns over with Flemming Rose in Star Audi- He brought three bodyguards to his few months ago to F&M, believes students’ rights. In their view, peace- torium was much more emotionally speech at Franklin & Marshall. that freedom of speech is about the ful protestation on campus is not driven and passionate. Flemming In front of the Stahr Auditorium, marginalized and their protection. only okay, but encouraged, especial- Rose is a Danish journalist who located in Stager Hall, people from Katherine McClelland, Chair of ly by Dr. Porterfield. It is not in the published satirical cartoons of different backgrounds and organi- Sociology, focused on the impor- administration’s interest to silence Muslims as a way to bring attention zations convened to protest Rose’s tance freedom of speech has for the the student body, because ultimately to content-creators who willingly speech. They had posters, many of learning environment. There needs to that would lead to even more prob- self-censored in fear of backlash- which touched on issues of privilege, be an inclusive, diverse community, lems. At the end, even if not issues es and violence. Since then he has power, and majority vs. minority. where people know each other, if were resolved, people seemed to be become a renowned person, who Several people held “Check your we want productivity, creativity, and on the same page: freedom of speech defends freedom of speech, a “Free- privilege at the door” posters and academics to flourish. Finally, Pierce and expression is important and we dom of Speech, with no but’s.” Since googled pictures of the 2005 comics Buller resounded the legal status of should protect it. The gray areas, of the 2005 controversy surround the on their phones. Other messages the freedom of speech. It is part of which there are many, are to be de- comic strips, he has published sever- included: “Don’t use Muslims as our human rights, but it is a flexible termined individually and depending al books, only one in English called scapegoats to achieve fame” and concept, that is malleable according on the circumstances. the Tyranny of Silence, and has lived see ROSE, page 3 to the time period. Thus, the law pro- In contrast, the talk on Thursday under constant threat against his life. Page 3 News March 6, 2017 F&M votes to allow three National Pan- Rose: Speaker, protesters clash in Hellenic Council fraternal organizations to controversial discussion of free expression seek establishment on campus continued from page 2 However, the Danish journal- ternity and Sorority Life Stuart ist stressed that he is not trying to BY BENJAMIN GROVE Umberger was very enthusias- “Don’t use my prophet as a tool of reverse globalization. It is not about Layout Assistant tic. He mentioned that there are gaining #FAME.” reducing diversity, or preaching many students interested in these On Tuesday, February 21, The auditorium was packed with nativism. To Rose, it is important organizations and that students F&M’s Faculty Council voted people, even before the protesters to navigate between our differences feel that “this is the time and the to allow three National Pan- came in. After Rose was introduced and unite behind our similarities and place” for the NPHC organiza- Hellenic Council (NPHC) by professor Matthew Hoffman, the universal humanity. He proposes two tions to come to campus. fraternal organizations to seek protesters entered in a line, holding concepts. One road towards under- IMPACT and SISTERS are establishment on Franklin & hands and circled around the seats. standing between cultures is the “you two groups at F&M that, histor- Marshall’s campus. These three Throughout his talk they remained accept my taboo, I accept yours,” ically, have had a large group of organizations—Delta Sigma standing. which supports reciprocity and minorities represented in their Theta, Inc. sorority, Phi Beta After a few comments were consistency -- for example, some- members. When asked whether Sigma, Inc. fraternity, and Kappa exchanged between Rose and the one saying, “If I accept the fact that IMPACT and SISTERS might Alpha Psi, Inc. fraternity—are concerned community, the Dan- you worship Jesus Christ, you must lose some of their members one-third of the “Divine Nine,” ish journalists talked for about 40 accept the fact I am a Holocaust should the NPHC organizations a group of nine historically minutes, before opening the floor denier.” Rose shies away from this come to campus, Mr. Umberger black Greek organizations. The for a Q&A and a discussion. He concept as it can be dangerous. Rath- was quick to answer. He strongly organizations have been invited touched upon the declining status of er, Rose prefers minimal restrictions believes that “there is room for to campus as a result of interest free speech in the world in the last of free speech that ensures a peaceful overlap,” as many students can from students and with the 9 years, even in Europe. One of the society, that works with a “more choose to be a part of multiple hope of possibly establishing more interesting points he made is realistic” definition of tolerance. clubs and organizations at once. themselves at F&M. the correlation between a revolu- According to him, tolerance is deal- With IMPACT and SISTERS When asked what the three tionary breakthrough and the almost ing with disagreement in a peaceful having no rules against being a NPHC organizations could bring immediate suppression of freedom of way--it allows you to live whilst also to campus life, Director of Fra- see FRATERNITY, page 4 speech. The example he gave were be able to hate and dislike certain the Gutenberg press, the radio, the ideas and people-- however, it does TV, and currently the Internet--and not allow you to incite violence and how despite the possibilities they affect adversely someone’s life. In a open to the masses, states and orga- nutshell, he stands behind the “why nizations in power quickly learn who can’t I hate you” question, whilst to suppress them. This is happening speaking against the violence. now according to Rose. The moment he ended with his He continued with the two funda- comment on tolerance, a large mental explanations of the freedom amount of people raised their hands of speech. It is either an instrument and the discussion began. The con- for a higher goal like democracy, versation began first with an explo- feminism, power, or communism; an ration of the comics he published 12 instrument defined by the “I am in years ago and the fact that he “used favor of free speech, but…” Muslims as a tool for popularity.” He Interested in writing On the other hand, and the ap- refuted that statement by claiming it proach Rose prefers, is the idea that was never to generalize all who are for the in and of itself, free speech is an under Islam’s umbrella. In fact, the individual right, virtue, and value. comic strips were aimed at journal- It gives power to the individual to ists and public figures who willingly News section? self-determine, and to exercise his censor themselves. With that com- free will. Rose then shifted towards ment, the protestors palpably calmed discussing the attack on this intrinsic down. At first, most responses to value. That is, hate speech laws, laws him were emotional and aimed at the against fake news, the criminaliza- controversy, but then the discussion tion of glorification of terror, and moved to free speech itself and how laws against different interpretation to navigate diversity. People brought of history. In his mind, the mere up power dynamics, protection of criminalization of free speech, as marginalized community from the long as it does not incite violence di- majority’s free speech, and some rectly, is essentially a very dangerous identity politics, but not to the extent and terrifying thing. If it is the state as to halt discussion. that decides what is hate speech, The exchanges heated up occa- things can easily get out of control sionally, but never erupted in full and history can easily prove that. scale yelling. Argumentation was His book, The Tyranny of Silence, somewhat weak at times from both Contact News Editor explores these same concepts: the sides, the language barrier proved to Katherine Coble recent attacks on free speech, the rea- be an issue once or twice, but over- sons behind the attacks, and possible all important discussions occurred. [email protected] remedies. For Rose, global cosmo- People voiced their concerns, Rose politanism is one of the key factors answered for himself, and people that brings discord among people. drew their own conclusions after the Through urbanization, immigration, talk had ended. Opinions differed and technology, “we are all either and clashed within the auditorium, physical or digital neighbors.” The but since this was the whole point, it proximity between people from dif- was a successful event. ferent backgrounds, belief systems, and opinion inevitably leads to dis- First-year Boris Zyumbyulev is a agreement, controversy, and “pain” contributing writer. His email is as Rose puts it. [email protected]. Page 4 News The College Reporter Fraternity: F&M seeks to expand Greek life community, increase minority inclusivity continued from page 3 all backgrounds. The Divine Nine have shown a strong sense member of their organizations as of community and leadership well as a Greek organization, it throughout their vast history of is possible for students to com- over 100 years. mit a portion of their time to “This is a great opportunity both. Mr. Umberger views the for community and networking,” NPHC organizations as “added Stuart Umberger said. Students opportunities” for students to get are constantly looking for new involved in. ways to get involved and meet Umberger pointed out that others, so bringing NPHC frater- Zeta Beta Tau—which was nities and sororities here would brought to F&M last year—was a be beneficial, Mr. Umberger be- historically Jewish fraternity, but lieves. “If it helps students, let’s modern-day ZBT has members do it!” Stuart said cheerfully. Photo courtesy of www.owu.edu from multiple backgrounds. Sim- On March 7 at 4pm, there will F&M has voted to allow three historically black Greek organizations — Delta ilarly, the Divine Nine is a group be an information session held Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, and Kappa Alpha Psi — to seek establishment. of Greek organizations that were in Stager 102/Stahr Auditorium founded on the need for commu- for students interested in learn- cording to Dean Hazlett’s email, Greek system at F&M.” nity for black students at a time ing more about the NPHC Greek “the College is excited by this when they felt underrepresented organizations of Delta Sigma new initiative and looks forward First-year Benjamin Grove is a and alone. Like ZBT, today the Theta, Inc. sorority, Phi Beta to developing potential oppor- Layout Assistant. His email is NPHC fraternities and sororities Sigma, Inc. fraternity, and Kappa tunities to foster more diverse email is [email protected]. accept members spanning from Alpha Psi, Inc. fraternity. Ac- student experiences within the Yale theorist Hélène Landemore promotes open democracy, democratic experimentation

BY KIMBERLY GIVANT Editor-in-Chief

On Tuesday, February 28, the Government Department at Frank- lin & Marshall College hosted Yale University professor and renowned political theorist Hélène Landemore, the 2017 Jerome Weinstein Lecturer. At the 4:30 p.m. lecture in Stager Hall’s Stahr Auditorium, Landemore present- ed on the concepts of her new book project, a furtherance of the democratic theory of openness and collective intelligence put forth in her widely acclaimed book Demo- cratic Reason, published in 2013. The talk was entitled, “After Representation: Rethinking De- Photo courtesy of www.youtube.com Hélène Landemore’s book Democratic Reason, published by Princeton University Press in 2013, was awarded with the David mocracy for the 21st Century,” and Elaine Spitz Prize in 2015. Notable recipients of this award include Robert Dahl, John Rawls, and Sheldon Wolin. which also serves as Landemore’s tentative title for her book project. towards oligarchic drift, she was formation was done through a representation, periodic rotation, Though it has become increasing- insistent that her theories do not random selection of citizen partic- openness, and transparency. ly difficult to stand by collective propose movement towards direct ipation, Landemore firmly defends The majority of the questions intelligence and radical democrat- democracy. To Landemore, direct the notion that successful experi- and concerns expressed in the ic power, Landemore insists that democracy is a false solution to mentation with authentic, more in- Q&A portion of the lecture re- the current crisis of democracy, as the failures of current democratic clusionary democratic processes is volved around Landemore’s sup- exhibited by the divisive election forms. Landemore’s preference of feasible. Though there were stum- port for the majoritarian princi- of Donald Trump in the Unit- “open democracy,” while meant bles in the Icelandic experiment, ple—a notion that runs contrary to ed States and the Brexit vote in to be clearly distinguishable from overall the practices triumphed in ideals of the U.S. government as Britain, demands experimentation “representative democracy,” is not transparency. a system that functions in support with more authentically democrat- completely anti-representative. To check the legitimacy of of minority protection. Landemore ic practices. Landemore’s open democracy authentic democratic processes, responded to these concerns with The purpose of Landemore’s rests on inclusion and openness as Landemore used the five-point cri- her belief that through the deliber- lecture was not purely to educate its foundation. teria put forth by the late political ative process, a process of inclu- the audience on her developing While the theories of the po- theorist Robert Dahl, that criteria sionary compromise and trans- project. The theorist also wished litical philosophy giants Jürgen being: inclusiveness, equality at parency, more representative and to collect feedback, questions, and Habermas and John Rawls contin- the decisive stage, control of the diverse majorities will be created. suggestions for improvement from ue to dominate our perceptions of agenda, effective participation, In an era of hatred and disillusion- the group consisting primarily of democracy, Landemore believes and enlightened understanding. ment towards democracy, Lande- students and professors of gov- they are based on largely exclu- Landemore used the criteria to more fiercely defends the urgen- ernment and politics in order to sionary democratic conventions: expand into the nine principles of cy of the view that we must do strengthen her arguments and the- exhibited by the importance of open democracy which she deter- something by means of democratic ories before eventual publication. high courts for Rawls and the mined consists of the following: practice and experimentation. Though Landemore is within practice of filtering citizen input dynamic inclusiveness, substan- the school of deliberative democ- for Habermas. As a close observ- tive equality, democratic deliber- Senior Kimberly Givant is the racy, which theorizes against dem- er of the Icelandic experiment of ation, the majoritarian principle, Editor-in-Chief. Her email is ocratic forms that have a tendency 2010-2013, in which constitution empowerment rights, complex [email protected]. Page 5 Opinion & Editorial March 6, 2017 Editor & Staff Writer Commentary Writer on Jeff Sessions’ links with Russia, American parties, tribalism

BY NICK RIEBEL he has lied under oath (which is the because he condemned Bill Clinton vating him to the highest office in the Staff Writer crime of perjury), and that an inde- for lying under oath (for a relatively land. I have been disappointed [email protected] pendent investigation should take trivial matter): http://www.slate.com/ that sycophantic Democrats would Please keep in mind, that through- place immediately, as Sessions is blogs/the_slatest/2017/03/02/list_of_ justify anything President Obama out my editorial-writing career at The fired, and Trump’s connection to the reps_senators_who_ve_called_for_ did, even when it was obviously un- College Reporter overall, and during Kremlin is researched by our intel- sessions_resignation_recusal.html. wise or unjustified: see his unwill- the Trump era in particular, it seems ligence community, and explained Now, I am sure that the Attorney ingness to push Merrick Garland to that just when I turn my article for thoroughly to the American people. General will wiggle out of this one, the Supreme Court (as that would of the week on Thursday evening to Fri- Sessions recusing himself from the even though his alleged perjury (if course be impolite to the other side), day around lunchtime, that I miss a “Russian” investigations is insuf- this is proven to be the case) could drone warfare in nations we are not major breaking news development ficient: how can we trust this man send him to prison. Yet, it is disturb- at war with (just an extension of his later in the day, often relating to my when he lied under oath (unprompt- ing that Republicans (as of this typ- predecessor’s policy), or his refusal story. For example, my most recent ed) about this serious topic? There ing) don’t seem to be calling for his to prosecute war criminals or those immigration article was right before should be no unfair attacks or undue resignation, only for his recusal on behind the Great Recession (we must Trump announced his executive order influence in these investigations into related cases (at most). Some may look forward, not back, after all, even implementing the so-called “Muslim Trump and his administration: these bemoan the rise of polarization and if this means that illegal actions have ban,” while my last article dealt with should be impartial, independent (not partisanship, I think this speaks to a no consequences for the wealthy Trump’s relationship with the media Republican) investigations into all of greater problem: that of tribalism. and powerful people responsible for before the announcement that he was Trump’s shady dealings with Russia, Please do not misunderstand me: them), to mention just a few. There partially blocking the access of sev- as well as his and his staff’s other fi- when I say “tribalism” I do not refer isn’t necessarily anything wrong with eral mainstream news organizations nancial and personal conflicts of in- to literal tribes developing in Ameri- supporting people in your party, or (including the New York Times and terests around the world. can society (at least, not yet). I refer who generally share your beliefs or CNN) from his administration. Now, I believe it is worth noting that if to the theory that Americans are in- life philosophy. There is an issue, though, I hope you will forgive me if Sessions is brought down, it won’t creasingly identifying with groups though, when doing so threatens so- I turn this article detailing my opin- be due to his racism in the past, but similar to them, to such a great extent ciety as a whole. ion on the current controversy over due to his lies in the present. It seems that those outside the group become Look at what’s happened to the Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and incredibly likely that Jeff Sessions is dangerous enemies, and that they Grand Old Party. A political party you read this on Monday after he guilty of perjury, when he told Sen- must support “their own” no matter obsessed with tradition embraces has already resigned or dismissed (or ator Al Franken, under oath, that he what. I will be the first to admit that I a man who has declared war on the some other unforeseen development did not have any contact with Rus- may be guilty of this sometimes. But status quo. The fiercest Cold -War in current events, related to this sto- sian officials during the 2016- cam I am greatly perturbed that this type riors now justify Trump’s bromance ry or not). Regardless, from what we paign. Not only was this untrue (as of tribal thinking allowed Trump to with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. seem to know so far (including from he met twice with the Russian am- be elected in the first place, as his par- Republican concern with social stab- Sessions’ own mouth), it seems that bassador) but he is also a hypocrite, tisans forgave everything he did, ele- see SESSIONS, page 4 Trump’s decision not to attend Correspondents’ Dinner sends dangerous message fice, Donald Trump has been angry point. exasperation. BY ALEX PINSK at the reporters and at the media in Many presidents in the past have Politically, the Correspondents’ Assistant Opinion & Editorial Editor [email protected] general for making “false claims” and been upset about the media and how Dinner is not the most influential portraying him in a negative light. He it represents political leaders, most event, as it is full of humor and mu- Recently, Donald Trump an- finds reporters to be unintelligent and namely themselves. It is a common sic, yet it is well-renowned and his- nounced his decision not to attend their articles broadcasts to be corrupt. feeling among high-ranking officials torically occurs on an annual basis. the White House Correspondents’ In fact, according to The New York that the media does not always ac- So while it may seem a little over the Dinner which will be held on April Times, Trump said that journalists are curately depict people or events, but top, I think that Trump not being there 29. He posted on twitter that he “… “among the most dishonest human that is something, I’m sorry to say, is a huge problem for our country and will not be attending the White House beings on earth.” Ultimately, our pres- that they have to live with. It is not an what it’s meant to represent. Correspondents’ Association Dinner ident is not in favor of being trashed excuse to rant on about how irritated The president is supposed to sup- this year. Please wish everyone well by the media, an aspect that inherently you are about journalism, and it is port the people, supposed to show up and have a great evening,” according comes with being a political authorita- without a doubt not an excuse to skip for events that openly support dem- to CNN News.The Correspondents’ tive figure, and thus has decided that the Correspondents’ Dinner. Certain- ocratic ideals, or merely consequen- Dinner is an annual event held for the it is within his right not to be present ly, Trump is allowed to feel however tially, important to the nation. It is the purpose of recognizing journalism. at this major event. I might argue that he wants about the media; however, in president’s job to support journalism, Traditionally, the dinner is inclusive his presence will not be sorely missed; my opinion, he should not be allowed whether or not he has a problem with of humor, music, talking, and vari- however, that is undeniably beside the to go to such great lengths to prove his the media, and to support the United ous performances. It is arguably the States and its political system. The most noteworthy event that the White government is a presidential system, House hosts and, while somewhat not a semi-presidential system, not a exaggerated and mildly ludicrous, parliamentary system. In other words, is important in its efforts to promote we have one main leader. We are journalism in the United States. represented chiefly by this one man, So why would our president opt out Donald Trump. of an event that so many deem hugely No one wants to be represented by significant? What reason does Trump a man who, out of his huge self-worth, have to protest a great American tra- cannot gather any selflessness, who is dition? Why would he decide not to not capable of humility or account- attend a function which has been at- ability. So, Donald Trump, repress tended by every single president since your ego and attend the Correspon- Ronald Reagan, who in 1981 did not dents’ Dinners, or promptly remove attend the Correspondents’ Dinner yourself from office. due to an assassination attempt, a per- fectly viable and not the least bit sus- Photo courtesy of aljazeera.com Alex Pinsk is the Assistant Opinion pect excuse? The last time a president did not attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was in 1981. & Editorial Edior. Her email is mp- Well, ever since he came into of- Ronald Reagan did not attend because he had been wounded in an assassination attempt. [email protected]. Page 6 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter Staff & Contributing Writer Commentary

with someone, even a friend or ally, other differences as well. Sessions: There is a need to call out Trump’s particularly if you think what they’re Let us unite under a better philos- cabinet if necessary doing threatens the safety of the Unit- ophy, in which we practice a more ed States, stand up to them and defeat rational and compassionate politics. I continued from page 3 some point in the past, after all, per- them if necessary. Stand up for what do not call for increased partisanship, -ility is sacrificed for the good of the haps they misplaced it. you believe in, not whom you vote for. I call for people to stick to their prin- president. I could go on, but suffice it Let us abandon tribalism. I mean Or we can blindly follow those who ciples, not just when it’s convenient, to say for now that the Party of Lin- this for all Americans: I do not just align with us and lead us, putting our but when the good of their fellow citi- coln has become the Party of Trump. speak to conservative Republicans. tribes ahead of our judgment and com- zens, our nation, perhaps the world de- And for most Republicans, even if If someone from your “tribe” or in- mon sense. At a time when American pend on it. And I trust that, eventually, they are concerned with the direction group does something wrong, don’t be politics are becoming increasingly Americans will come around to this. that their party has gone, and is now so afraid to call them out or challenge corrupted by the wealth of powerful I may very well be mistaken, how- leading the rest of us, they are still to them on it. I strongly disagreed with interests, the last thing we want to do ever. Maybe we’re too far gone in reluctant to speak out or challenge this President Obama on many things, and is irrationally justify whatever our own animosity towards others and blind (except for perhaps Senators Lindsey I did so with Hillary Clinton, even “side” does on the basis of protecting faith in ourselves. Attorney General Graham and John McCain, when it is though I supported them both over one’s comrades. I do not want to say Sessions, carry on. You and your boss politically convenient for them). But their Republican rivals. That is the that we should all become centrists: may have nothing to worry about. when we have a president who may be tricky thing— if you criticize or chal- they have plenty of their own prob- a Russian agent, shouldn’t the Repub- lenge your allies, you fear strength- lems, tribalism included. I merely hope Senior Nick Riebel is a staff writer. His licans and conservatives re-discover ening or emboldening your enemies. that principle and patriotism would at email is [email protected]. their patriotism? They surely had at But I think that if you truly disagree least overcome party, and perhaps our Letters to the Editor: Professors respond to Flemming Rose controversy

BY MATTHEW HOFFMAN to the ideals of free speech, free this type of intellectual enterprise It is my hope that they would have Associate Professor of History & Judaic Studies expression, and the free exchange of is part and parcel of pursuing a seen that he does not believe in [email protected] ideas is grounded in the belief that liberal arts education in which being discriminating against or defaming these are the bedrock of a pluralistic exposed to views that one doesn’t Muslims, and has even publically Why I Invited Flemming Rose to democracy and liberal education. like is fundamental to cultivating defended the rights of Danish Campus: I would be very unhappy if my critical thinking. Muslims to preach as they see fit in As the person responsible for invitation to this speaker damaged In my ambition to provide their Mosques without fear of legal inviting The Tyranny of Silence my ability to serve as a messenger a thoughtful and challenging sanctions. The cartoon Rose is most author, Flemming Rose, to speak on and advocate for these values and intellectual experience for our infamously associated with might campus on Thursday, I would like ideals. campus community, I did not still offend some to their core, but to provide some context to explain I found out about Flemming Rose recognize the degree to which Rose is much more than that cartoon. this decision. When I arrived at the as part of my my ongoing interest Rose’s presence on campus would be It is a shame that some students let entrance to Stahr auditorium for in issues of academic freedom and perceived as threatening and hurtful. their emotions primarily guide them the talk on Thursday, I encountered debates around free speech and I saw clearly that for the student without engaging seriously in the about 35 students protesting Rose’s free expression around the world. protesters, some who were members actual ideas Rose was presenting. appearance. Feelings of anger, Over the last couple of years, I of marginalized and stigmatized My hope as an educator is that hurt, and distress were palpable have brought other controversial groups, this was an emotional people can learn how to move past in their faces and words. They speakers to campus to shed light on experience, one that touched a raw their initial, sometime passionate, expressed feeling threatened and these topics. Much to the chagrin nerve of fear and vulnerability. often incomplete views of complex unsafe, offended by Rose’s presence of some of my Israeli and Jewish While I had spoken with colleagues issues, and listen to other people’s on campus because of his role in friends and colleagues, two years who raised the possibility of students stories and viewpoints. Opinions the 2005 publication of a cartoon ago I hosted Steven Salaita, an reacting this way, I felt motivated by based on emotions alone and limited depicting the prophet Muhammad Arab-American professor fired from my belief that Rose’s work, with its engagement with evidence and ideas with a bomb in his turban. Among a tenured position for anti-Israel deep reflection on the controversies will never allow us to grow and learn their questions and criticisms, the tweets that many Jews believed to he’d experienced, and the liberal as individuals and as a society. one that reverberated most loudly be deeply anti-Semitic. My interest values he espoused, made him an was ‘why’? Why did you bring in bringing him to campus was in important voice to bring to campus. Matthew Hoffman someone to campus who contributes honoring and protecting his right to However, when I saw the students speak and protesting the trampling gathered in protest, I realized I Associate Professor, Department of History and Program to our ever-increasing feelings of in Judaic Studies vulnerability, marginalization, and of his academic freedom, not to give had not truly understood the extent fear for our safety? Why couldn’t credence to the views expressed in to which his presence on campus, BY PROFESSORS OF VARIOUS you have chosen anybody else to his tweets, which I myself mostly regardless of the substance of his ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS discuss the issue of free speech, opposed. book or the content of his talk, might someone whose presence would not My invitation to Rose resulted hurt them emotionally. To the Editor: mainly from reading his book, an Before the talk, I tried make us feel even more under siege We are writing as F&M faculty members to and unwelcome? I feel compelled to illuminating, personalized account unsuccessfully to engage some of commend members​ of the college​ community offer an answer, one that in the heat of the global crisis sparked by the the protesters in intellectual debate who gathered on Thursday for Flemming of the moment on Thursday, I was “Muhammad cartoons” he published on the issue of the cartoons, and Rose’s lecture. Like others in the audience, unable to give fully. in Denmark in 2005. His story was a speak to the value of free speech some of us found ​Rose’s​ position compelling ​ To begin, I think it is important to fascinating look at so many central as beneficial for the oppressed and while​ others of us were unconvinced by some know something about who I am. I issues in our world today: diversity, marginalized. I am grateful that the of it. am a Jewish history professor and am tolerance, absorbing immigrants, protesters chose to enter the hall Jewish myself. Among other topics, I religious extremism, terrorism, and listen to Rose’s talk. Indeed, To be sure, the mood in Stahr Auditorium regularly teach about the history of and free speech versus censorship. their vociferous protestations, and, was at times contentious. Still, the students anti-Semitism and the Holocaust in I believed that Rose’s insight and at times, discourteous shouting of who protested, the rest of the audience, and ​ personal connection to the issues of comments at the speaker exhibited the speaker were able to engage in a vigorous my courses. I have personally felt and open question-and-answer​ session. It ​was ​ the sting of anti-Semitism in my own free expression in our world would precisely just how important the right gratifying to see how manifest the​ ​ commit- life, being called “dirty Jew” many be eye opening for our community, to free speech is for all, regardless of ment to freedom of expression is at our liberal times as a teenager, and a “Jew devil” and especially for our students. Even power or privilege. However, I did arts college. ​Indeed, there could not have been as a grad student in Berkeley. I am a though I didn’t agree with everything not address the emotional distress protest or contestation without it.​ progressive Democrat who “felt the Rose said or did, I admired the they were experiencing that I now Bern,” a secular humanist and civil complexity of the issues Rose tackled realize was for them the heart of the Sincerely, libertarian, who believes fervently in his book and the clarity and insight matter. And for that I am truly sorry. in human rights and equality for of his analysis of these issues. I I never wanted to cause anybody pain Douglas Anthony (History/IST) all oppressed and historically had hoped that his visit would be and didn’t think that Rose’s words or Stephen Cooper (Religious Studies) marginalized groups. I have taught stimulating and thought provoking, ideas should have done so. Dennis Deslippe (AMS & WGSS) inspiring an enduring debate and I believe that if those who were Sean Flaherty (Economics) a course for several years called Alan Glazer (BOS) “Why We Hate” that explores the reflection on these topics. I invited offended had read Rose’s book, or the Dave McMahan (Religious Studies) origins and history, as well as the him to speak driven by my belief that articles that I sent to student group Maria Mitchell (History & WGSS) contemporary realities of group in confronting the kinds of difficult leaders before the talk, they would Fred Owens (Psychology) hatred and discrimination in all of its and complex issues Rose presents, have been better able to grapple with Richard Reitan (History) varied forms. My deep commitment we all could learn and grow. For me his words, ideas, and arguments. Louise Stevenson (History & AMS) Page 7 March 6, 2017 Campus Life Stephanie Gromek talks current refugee crisis, refugee experience in the U.S. where. As Gromek explained, BY LYDIA WOLFE these terms were forced to be de- Staff Writer fined because of the current polit- Stephanie Gromek, Community ical climate. She asked the audi- Resource Coordinator of Church ence to consider the question of, World Service (CWS) in Lan- “what exactly is this distinction?” caster, Pennsylvania, gave a talk, Migrants do not qualify for the entitled, “From Global to Local: same protections even though mi- Understanding the Greatest Refu- grants and refugees are often the gee Crisis of Our Time,” at Com- same people. mon Hour this week. She detailed The current refugee crisis in- the world’s current refugee crisis, volves 15 major conflicts around focusing on refugees in Lancast- the world that have “erupted or er and the aid that Church World reignited in the past five years, Service provides. Gromek holds a displacing tens of millions of Master of Science in Community people.” There are currently more Health from Hofstra University. than 65.3 million refugees and Her experience in working with people in refugee-like situations, refugees ranges from HIV/AIDS according to the United Nations research in Nairobi, Kenya to re- High Commissioner for Refugees. settlement work in Pennsylvania. 51% of these people are under the She began working with CWS in age of 18. Resettlement to a third Photo courtesy of fandm.edu 2011 and is currently the Com- country is an option for less than Stephanie Gromek, Community Resource Coordinator of Church World Service munity Resource Coordinator in 1% of the refugees. in Lancaster spoke about the processes refugees have to go through in the U.S. the Lancaster office. This event The vetting process for these and eventually, citizenship. CWS this year’s national capacity for was proposed by Professor Sofia individuals is a thirteen-step is a public-private partnership. refugees from 110,000 to 50,000. Ruiz-Alfaro, Associate Professor procedure involving organiza- The public portion of this includes Locally, Gromek says that the of Spanish, and is sponsored by tions such as the Department of food stamps, medical assistance, Lancaster office has so far only re- the International Studies Program, Homeland Security and the FBI and a one time resettlement grant ceived six cases this year, a “num- Office of the Chaplain, and the performing checks in the United of $925, “the only thing they’re ber [that is] very low, let’s just Public Affairs Lecture Fund. States and in the refugee’s home actually given.” The private por- say that.” CWS is currently only Gromek began her talk by stat- country. For Syrian refugees, this tion of the organization includes continuing to process cases until ing the mission of CWS, which is lengthy process has an additional community involvement. “Every March 7 because they are unsure to “eradicate hunger and poverty four steps. Gromek explained that community has to show that they of what the next governmental and promote peace and justice.” the process can take an average of are welcoming of refugees” in action will be. They are currently CWS is a national organization, 1,000 days, “if everything aligns order for refugees to continue to working on a family reunification founded in 1946, that has major perfectly.” be accepted. Community involve- case in which two young girls programs that provide food, wa- In 2016, CWS resettled more ment comes in the forms of vol- were separated from their mother ter, and assistance for refugees. It than 850,000 people. In Lancast- unteers, student interns, including for seven years. The mother, who is one of nine national refugee re- er, 407 refugees were resettled as some from F&M, and donations. was resettled, was eventually able settlement agencies. well as 328 Cubans and Haitians. Former members of the program to reconnect with her daughters, Gromek explained the dif- Gromek explained the three pro- also return to act as interpreters, and the girls were set to arrive in ference between refugees and grams that CWS offers to these drivers, and friends to the newer Lancaster on March 7. Because of migrants. Since 1951 refugees resettled refugees. Firstly, the arrivals. As Gromek says, “these the executive order, “they will be have been defined as people who refugees enter a resettlement pro- refugees have been through a lot. halted and stopped. This is who is flee their country because of a gram that offers health services. The war and the conflicts are not affected by this executive order.” well-founded fear of persecution They then transition to an em- like any other,” and the commu- Gromek urged anyone who feels based on race, religion, politi- ployment program in which they nity support helps makes a differ- that this executive order does not cal opinion, or membership in a receive help in building resumes ence in their lives, providing them represent who the people of Lan- particular social group, such as and finding jobs in the Lancast- with safety and empowerment. caster, and of the United States, women or LGBTQ people. They er area. The placement rate for Gromek finished her talk by are, to call the White House and are also unable or unwilling to re- this program is 91% within three addressing President Donald Congress, saying, “we need your turn home, and are “legitimately months of arrival. Lastly, CWS Trump’s recent executive order voice.” fearing for their lives.” Migrants has an immigration and legal ser- and the effect it is had on refu- are defined as people who make vices program that helps the ref- gees. Trump placed a complete First-year Lydia Wolfe is a staff a conscious choice to leave their ugees, who are legal permanent halt on all refugee resettlement writer. Her email is lwolfe1@ country to seek a better life else- residents, apply for green cards for 120 days, as well as reducing fandm.edu. Colleges Against Cancer holds Relay for Life in Alumni Sports and Fitness Center

BY KATHERINE HIRSCH go to research for cures, trans- Sports teams, Greek life, clubs, everyone there to celebrate and Staff Writer portation for patients, and assis- and student volunteers from F&M have fun together!” said Cayla tance for patients to navigate the filled the Alumni Sports and Fit- Berkowitz, co-president of Col- On Friday, March 4, F&M stu- healthcare system. ness Center (ASFC) during the leges Against Cancer. dents and faculty, residents of The event can last from 6-24 event. People were walking The survivor ceremony con- Lancaster, and visitors gathered hours. It is usually held at night around the track, jumping on the cluded with the survivor’s lap together to support the national to symbolize the darkness of a di- bouncy house, or playing basket- around the track. During the lap, fundraiser, Relay for Life. agnosis. During the event, teams ball. survivor Megan Liang took off Relay for Life is a volunteer are asked to have at least one “Our goal is to get as many running with her roommate, Noel, based, fundraising event that rais- member walking the track at all people in the door as possible. who joined her mid-lap, setting a es donations for the American times because cancer gives pa- We want to make clear that Re- tone of celebration for the night. Cancer Society. The donations tients no rest either. lay is… for everyone and we want see RELAY, page 6 Page 8 Campus Life The College Reporter Relay: F&M community supports cancer survivors, continued research continued from page 5 glow stick and placing it in a lu- All the survivors were greeted minaria. The light in the middle with applause and cheers from of the night represents hope in the those watching. midst of the darkness. “My freshman year walking In the ASFC, paper bags were the survivor lap with my mom placed around the track. They was probably one of the proud- were decorated with dedications est, most emotional experiences to loved ones or with inspiration- I have ever experienced. It was al messages. The lights are shut pretty amazing to have the wom- off and participants partake in a an… that I love more than any- silent lap around the illuminated thing there with me and just cele- bags to honor all whom cancer brating her strength and courage,” has affected. remarked Berkowitz, of the emo- There was also a ceremony for tion during this ceremony. those who volunteered to donate Throughout the evening, there their hair to the Pantene’s Beauti- were scattered performances from ful Lengths program. They must F&M’s a cappella groups, Cheer donate 8 inches or more. The hair Squad, Dance Team, and L.I.F.T. is used to make wigs for cancer Relay for Life involves a lumi- patients. naria ceremony to show support Photo by Katherine Hirsch for patients and their caregivers, First-year Katherine Hirsch is a Colleges Against Cancer hosted a Relay For Life event, bringing students and and to honor lost loved ones. The contributing writer. Her email is community members together to raise money for the American Cancer Society. ceremony involves lighting a [email protected]. Center for the Sustainable Environment teaches main course workshop potato chunks around a few times BY SARAH FRAZER while cooking to cook evenly. Next Staff Writer make a cabbage slaw in a medium This past Wednesday, March 1, bowl. Chop the cabbage, ¼ of the F&M’s Center for the Sustainable onion, and the cilantro into the bowl. Environment hosted another Sus- Add juice of 2 limes, salt, and chili tainable Food Workshop, as part of flakes. Mix and let sit. For the beans, a series of events aimed at teaching add 1 tsp olive oil and ¼ of an onion students how they can eat and buy to a pan. Let that cook for about 3 more sustainably. The Center has minutes; then add cumin, the beans, been bringing cooking to people on and juice of 1 lime. Cook until heat- Photo courtesy of F&M Center for the Sustainable Environment campus to show students that living ed through. Put all the ingredients sustainably is not that complicated together on a tortilla, and you have a nificantly more potent than CO2, ronment. At the same time, not all and to give them some helpful tips. delicious, healthy meal. so its emission are concerning for animal products are created equally. In this week’s workshop, students These tacos are 100% plant based anyone worried about the effects of It would be better to eat chicken or took a break from studying to learn or vegan, meaning they contain no global climate change. The produc- pork than beef, for instance. It is im- how to make eco-friendly sweet po- animal products. The reasons plant tion of meat and dairy products also portant to remember that every lit bit tato and black bean tacos. At the be- based food is better for the environ- pumps pollution into the air and wa- helps, so you don’t have to go totally ginning of the workshop, first year, ment are two fold: meat and dairy ter surrounding large factory farms. vegan or vegetarian to eat more sus- E Marcovi, gave an introduction and products use more resources to pro- This pollution can result in “envi- tainably. Try meatless mondays, eat- then explained how the tacos would duce and their production results in ronmental and human health risks ing Vegan Before Six, about which be made. Every student was given a greater output of greenhouse gases such as water quality impairment, Mark Bittman has written a book, a task to cut veggies or to prepare and pollution than does plant based fish kills, algal blooms, contamina- or choosing vegan options at restau- other ingredients. Making the taco food. tion of drinking water sources, and rants when they are offered, like fillings did not take very long, and, That meat and dairy production transmission of disease-causing bac- soy milk instead of dairy or a veg- pretty soon, it was time for everyone requires more resources seems in- teria and parasites associated with gie burger instead of beef. Changing to assemble their tacos. The tacos tuitive: the nutrients from the plants food and waterborne diseases,” ac- something is better than nothing, and were healthy, and everyone seemed are consumed by an animal which is cording to the EPA. Moreover, meat nothing is becoming increasingly to enjoy them. then eaten by a human. Contrast this production causes deforestation, as it unsustainable. Plus, plant based food process to a human eating plants, requires much more land for cattle is healthy and does not cause harm The recipe to make the tacos is and you have one less step involved. grazing and the production of cattle to animals. pretty simple: Indeed, the research proves this the- feed, than it would if that land was If you are interested in getting ory: it take 460 gallons of water to used for plant based food produc- more information, eating more plant 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and produce ¼ lb of beef; 500 gallons tion. Deforestation leads to more based foods, or even going fully veg- cut into small cubes) per pound of chicken; 100 gallons greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, an, there are many resources online. 4-5 tsp olive oil per pound of potatoes; and 110-250 which, of course, leads to more cli- A documentary on Netflix that Mar- Salt and red chili flakes to taste gallons for a pound of wheat. This mate change. covi highly recommends is Food Juice of 4 limes information comes from the U.S. These statistics do not take into Choices, which is about 90 minutes 2 heaping cups of cabbage Geological Survey’s Water Science account all the other harmful eco- long. More and more studies and (purple or green or both) School, and the numbers remain logical effects of meat consumption. news articles have been coming out ½ c finely diced yellow onion consistent with various types of meat For instance, too many fish are cur- about the impacts of industrial ani- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and plant products. rently being taken out of the oceans. mal agriculture, including the ani- 1 (15 oz) can of black beans, Not only do animal products re- This widely reported overfishing has mal cruelty associated with it. And drained and rinsed quire more water usage to produce led to scarcity of some kinds of fish. F&M’s Center for the Sustainable Small corn tortillas than plant based products do, the According to National Geographic, Environment will be hosting more meat and dairy industry also gener- “if fishing rates continue apace, all workshops with tips, so look out for Preheat the oven to 400 degrees ates tons of greenhouse gas emis- the world’s fisheries will have - col those. F and coat the diced sweet potatoes sions and pollution. Meat produc- lapsed by the year 2048.” with 3-4 tsp olive oil, salt, red chili tion causes methane, from cow farts As is evident, consuming more Sophomore Sarah Frazer is a staff flakes, and juice of 1 lime. Bake in among other sources, to be emitted plant based products and less ani- writer. Her email is sfrazer@fandm. the oven for 40 minutes, tossing the into the atmosphere. This gas is sig- mal products is better for the envi- edu. Page 9 March 6, 2017 Arts & Leisure Comedian Jimmy Kimmel hosts 89th Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

BY JESIKA ISLAM Arts & Leisure Editor The 89th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place this past Sunday, February 26, 2017, and it was memorable one. With Jimmy Kimmel host- ing there was a slew of inappro- priate, awkward jokes that did not go over well with neither the celebrities at the Oscars nor the people watching home. Every speech was politically charged, celebrities using their statuses to defend their beliefs and ar- gue against most of President Photo courtesy of www.vulture.com Trump’s policies such as wom- Picture above, the Oscars stage when La La Land’s Best Picture speeches were interrupted by a mix up with the presenting envelopes. The film Moonlight was the actual pick for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. en’s rights and the immigration ban. Kimmel also brought a tour Viola Davis won Best Support- suits filed against him from with a mostly black cast about an bus full of fans to meet their ing Actress for Fences. Manches- women who worked on his set in LGBTQ son of a crack addicted celebrity crushes, making the ter by the Sea won Best Original 2010 for the film I’m Still Here. mother in Miami, whose best role confused, surprised, uncomfort- Screenplay. Damien Chazelle There was conversation around model is his mother’s drug deal- able celebrities meet these star received Best Director for La La his nomination being a form of er. The cast of La La Land had struck people; one couple even Land. condoning sexual harassment. begun their speeches when they taking the most awkward photo Casey Affleck won Best Ac- Best Actress went to Emma were interrupted, with apologies of all time with Denzel Wash- tor for Manchester by the Sea, Stone for La La Land. that there had been a mistake, ington, who looked like he was and was given the award from Finally the most memorable and the announcement that the being held hostage. Brie Larson, who stood with her moment of the evening: Best true winner was Moonlight. The Mahershala Ali won Best Sup- hands at her side, refusing to clap Picture. Warren Beatty, Faye faces seen across the stage and porting Actor, making him the as a silent form of solidarity for Dunaway and Jordan Horowitz crowd were of shock and total first Muslim actor ever to win victims of sexual assault. Larson, presented Best Picture to La La disbelief. Moonlight’s win made an Oscar. Best Make Up went who won the Academy Award Land. Everyone believed the it the first LGBTQ movie to win to Suicide Squad. Best Costume for Best Actress last year for her movie was clearly going to win Best Picture. Design was awarded to Fantastic portrayal of Joy Newsome in Best Picture because it was mod- Beasts and Where to Find Them, Room, has been a fierce advocate ern musical about jazz, love, and Junior Jesika Islam is the Arts & making it the first Harry Potter against sexual assault. Affleck California, whereas the next top Leisure Editor. Her email jislam@ movie to win an Oscar. has had two sexual harassment contender was Moonlight, a film fandm.edu. Future releases , FUTURE, one week before release of second album, of two. Future is his main stream albums about sex, lies, and money. through life almost solely on his BY JESIKA ISLAM part of the series, having more HNDRXX offers insight into the own. Arts & Leisure Editor traditional rap tracks and classic turmoil in Future’s life, of being The combination of albums, Born Nayvadius DeMun Wil- beats. The album does have a few hurt and emerging from the other totaling 2 hours and 10 minutes, burn, the artist Future has had an songs that are more emotional and side. This album features Rihanna is definitely worth listening to. interesting career as a rapper. He soul heavy but the majority of the on “Selfish” and on If you’re looking for other al- began by joining “The Dungeon,” album is geared for playing in a “Comin Out Strong.” However, bums with similar soul crushing a music collective in Atlanta, frat basement. my favorite song has to be “Solo.” but elevating music I would also Georgia that gave him his stage HNDRXX is my favorite of the “Solo” is a song about Future’s recommend Frank Ocean’s Blonde name of “The Future.” Through two albums. Future has never been success as a rapper, but also his and Kid Cudi’s Passion, Pain, and the encouragement of his cousin, afraid to be emotional and vulner- fear of letting others down, name- Demon Slayin’. a producer and member of “The able in his albums. This authentic, ly the lover he seems to be ad- Dungeon,” Future was signed to unabashed artistry has differen- dressing in the song. He also talks Junior Jesika Islam is the Arts & A-1 Recordings where he released tiated Future’s albums from the about how he’s alone now, and in Leisure Editor. Her email jislam@ several mixtapes. In 2011, Future more typical, hubris-centered rap the public eye he’s been getting fandm.edu. signed with Epic Records, a major label officially starting his career. From there he released , and Pluto. What really put Future on the map for me was his collaborative mixtape with , . The al- bum did amazingly well, debuting number one on the Billboard 200. EVOL was my favorite album with a feature from The Weeknd called Low Life. Although it did not re- ceive the best critical reviews, the album was definitely considered the stepping stone to better music. At the end of February, Future dropped his self-titled album Fu- ture, prefacing the drop with the tease that this was only part one Photo courtesy of www.dbknews.com Page 10 The College Reporter Arts & Leisure The Onion Dip: The College Reporter’s Satirical Column Psychology major well aware that blacking out is a sign of depression inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially relating to behavioral decisions. So yes Jeremy, yes it is. Unfortunately, this cognitive dissonance has pushed Jeremy further into a cycle of sadness and depression, causing him to drink even more. His usual tactic of psycholog- ical repression isn’t working ei- ther, apparently: “I used to just to just push the bad thoughts down as far as possible, down to that Photo courtesy of www.avclub.com little place in your head where likely a sign of severe depres- and have fun with my friends, all the bad thoughts go — to the BY DAVID MARTIN sion. He recently learned this in but I can’t stop remembering right side of the prefrontal lobe Satirical Columnist his PSY308 psychopathology things that I’ve learned in class corte —” course with Professor Orescyn. about what that means for my Jeremy cut himself off, then LANCASTER — Local F&M He has come to the realization mental state.” said: “I need to change majors.” student and Psychology major that his major is making it much Pause. Good luck Jeremy. Jeremy Park is well-aware that harder for him to ignore or make “F*** that’s literally cognitive his alcoholic tendencies and excuses for his life choices. This dissonance isn’t it.” Senior David Martin is a sa- overwhelming likelihood to has been very frustrating for According to Google, cognitive tirical columnist. His email is black-out when he drinks is most Jeremy: “I want to get hammered dissonance is that state of having [email protected].

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The F&M Club Ice Hockey team had playoffs last The injury to Kevin Durant has opened up the NBA weekend. Read more below... championship landscape. Read more below... photo courtesy of logos.wikia.com Franklin & Marshall Sports F&M club ice hockey works hard, highlights nature of club sports versity, University of Delaware, team is great because the team just to it. We ended up getting the win BY GABBY GOODWIN Assistant Sports Editor Villanova, and West Chester. The has a lot of fun playing. We’re all in and it was just a fun game to play first season was just a regular sea- there for each other and supportive in overall.” Diversity. It’s a word we hear a son without playoffs and BAC and of one another.” His teammates are While F&M Club Ice Hockey lot at Franklin & Marshall College. West Chester both finished in first all “a close group of guys that are has wrapped up their season, with a Diversity in race. Diversity in class. with the same record, therefore friendly, welcoming, and share a 2-5 loss to Salisbury in the playoffs Diversity in sexual orientation. Di- making them co-champions. great community spirit in the lock- last Saturday, the Dips continue to versity even in our college’s own Now, F&M Club Ice Hockey er room and on the ice.” practice. Getting better each and mission statement. Well, what about plays in the American Division of Specifically, one memory from every day, F&M Club Ice Hock- diversity in sports? As a college the DVCHC and faces off against the season that has stood out to Jus- ey strives to better their own re- campus with only 2,500 students, teams that are known to be a part saume the most was their second cord and plans forage ahead in the F&M cannot offer every single of the Centennial Conference. Such time playing Dickinson in the sea- DVCHC playoff tournament next collegiate sport because, some- teams include, Dickinson, Gettys- son. “It was a Friday night, the first season. We’ll just have to wait and times, there simply aren’t enough burg, Johns Hopkins, and York. As game of three for the weekend. We see what F&M Ice Hockey will do students interested. This is where such teams prove rivals time and were playing Dickinson for the sec- next. club sports come into effect. Often time again for F&M NCAA ath- ond time and had lost to them ear- dismissed as low commitment and letes, F&M Club Ice Hockey fac- lier in the season. Everyone from First-year Gabby Goodwin is the uncompetitive, club sports at F&M es off against these teams with the F&M showed up and the whole assistant sports editor. Her email don’t fit this unfair mold. Recently, same degree of competitiveness. game just had a great atmosphere is [email protected]. one club sport that has stood out in This season, F&M’s William its efforts at F&M is the Club Ice Bauckham and Harmar Rappoport Hockey team. Finishing second in led the team in goals, Bauckham the American West Division of the finishing with a total of 19 and Delaware Valley Collegiate Hock- Rappoport following closely with ey Conference (DVCHC), F&M 18. In a similar manner, F&M’s Ice Hockey finished their season Luke Groff led the team in the net with an 11-2-0-1 record. with a .835 save percentage and 5 In 1971, Brian Schnarr from wins for the Dips. Bryn Athyn College and Paul First-year Diplomat Club Ice Saylor from West Chester Col- Hockey player Dan Jussaume, who lege co-founded the DVCHC. The contributed 4 goals and 1 assist to league consisted of six teams the the team this season, talked about Photo by Eric Forberger first season, including Bryn Athyn his time on the team saying, “play- The F&M Club Ice Hockey team, pictured above with the Stanley Cup which was on College, LaSalle, St Joseph’s Uni- ing on the F&M Club Ice Hockey campus recently, had a great season. They fell short in the playoffs but played hard. Injuries to stars, plethora of great players opens up NBA championship race

BY JOE GIORDANO up for teams like the Cavaliers and Golden State in the regular sea- up and give the Warriors major Sports Editor Spurs to stake their claim in the son standings and earn themselves problems in the playoffs. In addi- race. home court advantage throughout tion, teams like the Boston Celtics In five seconds on Tuesday night, Whenever you have LeBron the playoffs. While this may seem or the newly formed New Orleans the Golden State Warriors went James on your team, you have a insignificant, if the Western- Con Pelicans duo of Anthony Davis and from odds on favorites to win the chance. And the Cavaliers certain- ference Finals comes down to a DeMarcus Cousins also are look- NBA Championship this June, to ly have a chance, especially now game 7, I’m sure the Spurs would ing to throw their name in the hat a possibly vulnerable team. Their with Durant’s injury. The defend- rather play at home rather than in of possible champions come June. star forward Kevin Durant went ing champions have been in com- the raucous and wild Oracle Arena. The last few months of this sea- out with a knee injury very early on mand of the Eastern Conference all The Durant injury, while unfor- son will no doubt be exciting and in the first quarter and was forced season long, amassing an impres- tunate for the Warrior’s star, has promise to provide what will cer- to be removed from the game. War- sive record of 42-18. opened up the league and given it tainly be a memorable playoffs. rior’s fans around the country held James, along with Kyrie Irving limitless possibilities for how the their breath and waited anxiously and Kevin Love, are looking to re- season could play out. Teams like Junior Joe Giordano is the Sports for the results of the tests on their peat and bring home their second the Cavaliers and Spurs now have Editor. His email is jgiorda1@ star. straight title back to Cleveland. a real opportunity to shake things fandm.edu. The results came back and they After their thrilling 7-game series were not good. An MCL sprain against the Warriors in last year’s and tibial bone bruise later and the finals, I’m sure no basketball fan Warriors suddenly seemed beatable would complain about the two and the other teams in the NBA are teams running it back, even if Du- certainly taking notice. rant is not available for the series. When Durant signed with Gold- While many are giving Golden en State back in July, everyone State the free pass back to the fi- in the country wondered how in nals, there’s a team from San An- the world this team could possi- tonio who has other plans. The San bly lose. A roster already boasting Antonio Spurs have been playing all-stars like Stephen Curry, Klay excellent basketball all season long Thompson, and Draymond Green, and truly believe they can take out the Warriors seemed all but certain Golden State if given the opportu- to take home the trophy. However, nity. Sitting at 47-13 and 2.5 games Photo courtesy of fansided.com this injury to Durant, on top of his back from Golden State, the Spurs With the recent injury of Kein Durant, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers and uncertain status, has opened things have what it takes to overtake the San Antonio Spurs have emerged as possible championship contenders this year.