THE

PublishedC by the Studentsolby of Colby College since 1877 Volume CXXXXIII, No. 7 CHO October 29, 2020 E Waterville, Maine Colby Democrats host event for students to hear from Senate candidate Sara Gideon

By Sonia Lachter head of ColbyVotes’ data in Maine. This is due to of the Maine House for the trying to pit people against decision to uphold the Af- News Editor team, Carolyn Jones `19, Maine’s youth turning out past four years. each other, or to paint peo- fordable Care Act, which Gideon’s special assistant at the highest rate in the Gideon shared that ple who are poor or immi- Gideon said provides Speaker of the Maine or “body woman,” Gideon past two elections com- while she was state rep- grants as people who are health insurance for over House and Democrat- herself, and Julia Panepin- pared to other states. resentative and speaker, your enemies, you stand 100,00 Mainers. ic Senate candidate for to, Waterville organizer for Brown shared her per- Paul LePage was governor. up and you say ‘absolutely “Senator Collins has Maine Sara Gideon paid a the campaign. sonal experience of hav- “I don’t know if any of not, that is not who we are, never cast a consequen- visit to Waterville on Oct. Brown and Nash called ing her vote challenged in you lived in the city of Wa- we are one people we are tial vote against a Trump 26 for an event specifical- students to action to join 2018 along with 150 other terville back when Paul one nation and that is who judicial nominee and ly geared toward Colby Colby Democrats’ week- Colby students, emphasiz- LePage was mayor here,” we are going to be as Main- that includes tonight,” students. ly phone banking and ing that the students in the she said, “but let me tell ers and as Americans,’” Gideon said. The event, hosted by the shared that ColbyVotes crowd do have the right to you: he was an incredibly Gideon explained. Gideon’s answer to Colby Democrats, could has registered 700 stu- vote in Maine. She also list- divisive person who didn’t Gideon told the audi- whether she would sup- not be held on campus dents in Maine. They said ed the Democratic candi- believe in government and ence that they should not port expanding the Su- because of COVID-19 re- that Maine is ranked high- dates up and down the bal- who wanted to divide us. look at this election just as preme Court in response strictions on visitors but ly for the power of the lot that Colby Democrats [He was] someone who a referendum on what is to Barrett’s confirmation took place instead at Head youth vote, so students hope students will vote for. called himself Trump be- going wrong in the coun- was a maybe. She said that of the Falls, a short walk should be sure to vote and Jones then introduced fore Trump.” try or who they want to she would consider what- from the Alfond Commons to vote safely. Gideon, who began her Gideon said that what vote out of office, but on ever proposal came before in downtown Waterville. Indeed, the 2020 Youth speech by commending she learned from working what can be fixed going her as senator through the The event featured stu- Electoral Significancestudents on how they’ve while LePage was in office forward. She mentioned lens of maintaining an dent band “Basement Index (YESI), put out by maintained the safety of was to seek out those who the COVID-19 pandemic, independent, non-politi- Picnic” and speeches by Tufts University’s Center Colby’s campus during the could help her accomplish systemic racism, and cli- cized judiciary. Lutie Brown `22, Colby for Information and Re- pandemic. what she needed and to mate change as challeng- Gideon told The Colby Democrats co-president, search on Civic Learning Gideon outlined her ex- stand up to people who are es that she would “make Echo that she came to Wa- Maine College Democrats and Engagement, found perience in government, doing wrong. opportunities out of” if terville to specifically see president, and chair of that among all the Senate which began as a town “When there is someone elected. Colby students because ColbyVotes, Jake Nash `21, races in the country, the councilor in Freeport, who is doing something Gideon’s opponent, Re- of the power of the youth local engagement chair significance of the youth then as a state representa- that is not right, when publican incumbent Su- vote. for Colby Democrats and vote is the second highest tive, and then as Speaker there is someone who is san Collins, was the talk “Young people under- of much national conver- stand that the future is sation the same day as yours today. It is not just Gideon’s Waterville event about what life looks like because of the vote to con- when you are 25 or 30 but firm Judge Amy Coney in fact you have the ability Barrett to the Supreme to change what is happen- Court that took place Mon- ing right now,” she said. day night. While Collins Gideon said that she voted against Barrett, the thinks young voters are only Republican to do so, particularly enthusiastic Gideon told the press that about voting to change who Mainers shouldn’t take this represents them and what protest vote as a reason to those representatives work vote for her opponent be- towards once in office. cause Collins “knew her Gideon said that stu- vote wasn’t needed” by the dents, many of whom are Republicans to confirm voting for the first time in Trump’s nominee. a national election, should Gideon also said that look to each other for sup- Collins has already voted port during divisive times. for Barrett, referring to “The thing that keeps Barrett’s appointment to me grounded is the belief the Seventh Circuit Feder- in us as people,” Gideon al Appeals Court in 2017, said. “...There have been which Collins voted in fa- these times of incredi- vor of. According to Gide- ble division before and on, Collins knew at the we make our way through Photo courtesy of Sonia Lachter time that Barrett opposed both Roe v. Wade and the Contiued on page 2 Alex Ozols ‘22 speaks with Sara Gideon at the event hosted by her campaign at the Head of the Falls. Supreme Court’s previous Ahead of State of the College, Greene offers confidence, concern

By Donovan Lynch According to Greene, it to its economic apex— program hasn’t been while making a clear faculty and students to Contributing Writer would be the first of its only this time without launched yet, and an ar- exception when a law make their voices heard,” kind nationwide. mills. tistic counterpart looks or policy threatens the Greene said. As we run the final This expansionary “Portland has taken even more distant. school’s mission. However, he did not leg in a daring bet that thinking lies in striking off in Maine, but Maine The question remains, This summer, in re- commit the school to en- our small Maine college contrast to the radical needs another great then, whether these ini- sponse to two civil suits gage in any legal recourse can outmaneuver a virus financial austerity grip- city,” Greene said. “Wa- tiatives will see the same filed by the U.S. Depart- should some constitution- that has killed 226,000 ping other American cen- terville has had a great success enjoyed by the ment of Justice against al jiggerypockery arise in Americans to date, Pres- ters of higher learning. tradition and is poised Harold Alfond Athlet- several Ivy League the democratic process. ident David Greene ad- “Many colleges and uni- to really reinvent itself at ics and Recreation Cen- schools over their affir- The College would only mits his initial worry: “I versities, including the this time, too.” ter—a multi-hundred mative action practices, throw its weight behind a definitely had my breath wealthiest in the United Greene envisions the million dollar behemoth Colby involved itself on voter suppression lawsuit held for August and Sep- States, are cutting back College playing a central that has drawn some behalf of the defendants, if Colby students were tember, and maybe the significantly on programs role in this revitalization, criticism for its exces- offering legal aid and personally involved. first part of October. I and personnel. We’re not transitioning the town’s sive cost and over-allo- support. Encircled by political feel much more com- doing that.” economy from post-in- cation of resources for The administration turmoil and the worst fortable now.” The well of opportu- dustrial to intellectual. a Division III sports pro- also offered broad legal pandemic in a century, But Greene—sitting nity from which Greene Though Colby current- gram. counsel in opposition Greene still sees the state in the Eustis board- draws his enthusiasm is ly only offers a bachelor’s At Wednesday’s State to a Waterville lawsuit of the college as strong. room on the dull gray certainly not dry. A re- degree, the president of the College, David challenging the abil- While concerned for afternoon before his cent gift of $101 million didn’t rule out the possi- Greene’s ambitious ity of Colby students the world and the coun- State of the College ad- from the Harold and Bib- bility of expansion. plans will contend with to vote in the city. The try, he remained op- dress—discussed how he by Alfond foundation has “Could we have a small a school anxiously await- case made its way to the timistic about Colby’s wants this to be a time invigorated with new cap- number of focused ing next week’s election Maine Supreme Court, ability to maintain its of growth, not decay. ital two new artistic and graduate programs?” and repeated efforts to where it was ruled un- steady course. In this moment, performing arts spaces Greene asked. “It’s suppress and discount constitutional. “I think what we’ve fraught both in terms in Downtown Waterville: not inconceivable.” ballots throughout Anticipating a large demonstrated this fall is of health and injustice, The Arts Collaborative As of now, the faculty the country. flock of legal action re- different from nearly ev- Greene sees a chance for and the Paul Schupf Arts has compiled and pro- Two cases of this na- garding the results of next ery other college and uni- sweeping new academic Center. The former is ex- posed a one year mas- ture have already ap- week’s election, Greene versity in this country,” and cultural programs. pected to be completed ter’s program in aquat- peared for argument in affirmed the rights of stu- Greene said. “Our ability Following this fall’s con- by the spring, the latter ic studies, designed in the Supreme Court, one dents and faculty to free to deal with the toughest versations and lectures has yet to break ground. collaboration with the from Pennsylvania-the expression surrounding challenges that come our on race, Greene hinted With these two addi- Bigelow Laboratory for other North Carolina. the election’s outcome. way and be able to focus at launch of a signa- tions to the Waterville Ocean Sciences, a ma- In several emails “In [the] case [of dis- on our mission in pre- ture anti-racist program arts scene, the President rine research institute Greene has affirmed the puted election results], paring people for lives of within the humanities. hopes the city will return in Boothbay, ME. The school’s apolitical stance we would love for our purpose and meaning.”

Central Maine’s Senior Spotlight: Emily in Paris Opposing Opin- very own Ghost- Fall Sports Day Anjalee Rutah Review ions on Colby Wifi busters p. 7 p. 4 p. 3 p. 5 p. 6 Page 2 | The Colby Echo News October 29, 2020 Sam Miller `23 also spoke to see Gideon come to Wa- During elections, the political climate can be ocrats emphasized Colby Contiued from page 1 with Gideon, which Miller terville because they feel Colby Republicans think much less divisive.” students’ right to vote in said she was not expecting that most students “strong- that its purpose is to in- Students in the club have Waterville and their role them, but we can only do to do. Miller shared that ly support” her. form its members about shared that professors of- in the Maine senate race, that by looking around to Gideon asked her and her The club has not en- the candidates and issues ten assume that everyone the Colby Republicans each other instead of trying friends how their school dorsed a candidate in the on the ballot and to repre- in their classes agree about recommend that students to hide from each other or years were going and it felt senate race because they sent the various beliefs of the election. vote in their hometown divide ourselves further.” like “she actually cared to generally “don’t think it its members. They want “The election season unless they plan to live in Gideon mingled with hear about us.” would be beneficial to the the community to know escalates the hostility to- the Waterville area after some students at the event. Ellie Spector `21 had a nature of our club to take that not all of their mem- ward conservative ideas graduating. Alex Ozols `22 was one such conversation with Gideon strict positions on issues or bers have the same politi- (and people) on campus,” The Colby Republicans student. as well. candidates because we val- cal preferences. they said. expressed some qualms “It’s awesome that she “I think it’s just a really ue the diversity of opinions “No two members in The Colby Republicans with ColbyVotes, writing actually came out to Water- cool opportunity to meet held by members.” our club hold the same encourage students to not that they feel that some ville and had something just someone who’s been work- They shared that or- views on all issues; the vote just along party lines. ColbyVotes organizers for students…at the Head ing so hard and just really ganizers for Republican Republican party is not “Voting simply based on “only encourage voting of the Falls here which is wants to connect with stu- campaigns have reached a monolithic entity, nor party lines is not something if you’re voting the way so nice,” Ozols said. “Even dents,” Spector said. out to the club and mem- should it be represented we support of any student, they want you to vote.” though it’s kind of cloudy The Colby Republicans bers have been able to vol- as such,” they wrote. “If whether Republican or Senator Collins’ office today, it’s a great experience told The Colby Echo in an unteer for candidates as students on campus can Democrat,” they wrote. did not respond to a re- to be out here.” email that they were glad they wanted. acknowledge this fact, the While the Colby Dem- quest for comment.

The College and ColbyVotes encourage early voting, students comply

By Matt Rocha “Early voting helps voters register and vote by al- News Reporter avoid voter suppression. lowing different groups For instance, if you go out on campus to register In a recent email to and vote early and there and compete with other the Colby community, are any issues, you still groups for prizes. Moss President David Greene have time to vote,” Moss believes that Motivote has stressed the importance explained. “If you vote on helped foster a sense of of voting. In an effort to time and there’s an issue, community around vot- ensure ensure the lasting you don’t have much time ing and that seeing others strength of the United to fix it. We always promote register has motivated States democratic pro- voting early to just make others to do the same. cess, Greene implored all sure that citizens have their “It’s been great. We students to vote on elec- voices heard.” have different groups join tion day. Because of college stu- in, and they can create a “If you have the right dents’ busy, often chaotic voting plan. You get points to vote in the upcoming schedules, early voting for every action you com- U.S. elections, I hope you provides them with par- plete,” Moss said. “For will view that right as a ticular advantages. example, if you register responsibility. It is criti- “We have a lot on our to vote, you’ll get points. cal to the democratic pro- plates. If we schedule You keep accumulating cess and the future of the something early, it’ll just points, and with these country,” Greene wrote. make sure that it’s done. points, you can enter in Greene noted the mul- Just do it as soon as you for a prize.” tiple methods by which can to make sure it’s done,” For the 2020 election, most people can vote in Moss said. “The lines on the New England Small Photo courtesy of Sonia Lachter this year’s election. Absen- election day are long, and College Athletic Con- A student drops their absentee ballot off in the early voting boxes located downtown. tee ballots and early voting they’re not very safe with ference (NESCAC), of have eliminated tradition- COVID-19. It’s good to vote which Colby is a member, like to vote early has the Colby Votes tables,” Da- went. I think there were al excuses for avoiding the early before there are a lot wants the overall voting opportunity to do so. vidson said. three people in line. You polling station. Greene’s of people there and the rate across its member “Since this is the last Rosensweig took a differ- just go into a little room, call to action has luckily wait is ridiculous.” schools to increase by week of early voting, ent approach. check off your boxes, not fallen on deaf ears, as Through voter registra- eleven percent from the there are extended hours “I registered when I got and leave.” hundreds of students have tion tables, Colby Votes 2018 midterm elections. from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. there. I filled out a little Rosensweig chose registered and made plans has not only registered This implies a one percent on Wednesday and Fri- card and then handed it in to vote early because to vote. Many have also students, but it has also increase for each NESCAC day,” she said. “Absentee directly,” Rosenweig said. she needed to register voted early in the past few educated students, facul- school. Moss is confident in-person voting hap- “[The clerk] inputted my in Maine for the first weeks. ty, and staff on different that the College will meet pens in the Front Street information into a comput- time and wanted to As Greene noted in his voting methods. the NESCAC’s challenge. basement entrance of er, then gave me my ballot.” make sure that she had email, Colby Votes has “For the past few weeks, “I really feel like be- City Hall, so people can Davidson voted early enough time. been instrumental in the we’ve been tabling and cause of all the tabling just hop off the shuttle at because she was nervous “I voted early because campus-wide voter regis- have had voter registra- we’ve been doing, and just Lockwood. Also, anyone about the long lines on I was worried that I tration effort. In an inter- tion cards. We’ve had in- the big push that Colby who hasn’t sent their out- election day. wouldn’t be able to on view with The Colby Echo, formation about absentee has made this year with of-state ballots should “I voted early because election day. I was regis- Colby Votes Fellow Jayla voting to make sure that Colby Votes specifically, think about casting their I didn’t want to stand in tered in Massachusetts, Moss `22 explained the students, faculty, and staff I think and hope that we vote here to make sure a really long line on elec- but I wanted to change initiative’s stance on early know how to vote and have over a one percent their vote is counted.” tion day. I also thought my registration to Maine, voting and some of its vot- what their options are,” increase,” Moss said. Natalie Davidson `23 and that it was really import- so I went early to make er registration programs. Moss explained. This week is the last Avery Rosensweig `23 both ant to vote this year, so I sure I could do that,” Moss believes that early Colby Votes has also for early voting, so Moss voted early last week. They thought I might as well Rosensweig said. “The voting provides some dis- experimented with Moti- provided some logistical found registering easy. get it done,” Davidson people there walk you tinct advantages over vot- vote, an online platform information to make sure “I actually registered explained. “There were through it, and they were ing on election day. that motivates people to that everyone who would on campus at one of the really no people when I really helpful. Another satisfactory/unsatisfactory optional semester

By Carter Feiss and of 2023 co-president on The motion was have decided to not ment, effort and learn- shouldn’t destroy them- Sonia Lachter the Student Government unanimously passed accept S/U courses to- ing among our stu- selves over maintain- Contributing Writer and Association (SGA), advo- by SGA. The policy rec- wards their majors dents,” Donihue said. ing their GPA in order News Editor cated for this policy by ommended allowing include Biology, En- In addition, Donihue to compete in the most putting forth a motion students to wait until vironmental Science, noted that the Econom- volatile job market After an all-faculty to SGA to deliver a pol- the last day of class- Philosophy, Govern- ics department allows in quite a while. The vote on Oct. 14, stu- icy recommendation to es, Nov. 24, to declare ment, and Economics. students to count any world is just too much dents at the College are the faculty. their classes S/U or In an email to The elective course where right now.” now permitted to de- As Brause sees it, graded and also to al- Colby Echo, Michael they have received a The last day to de- cide if they want to take this policy is integral low students to count Donihue, the head of C- grade or higher to- clare classes S/U is a course satisfactory/ to helping the College S/U courses towards the Economics Depart- wards the major, which Nov. 24, the last day of unsatisfactory (S/U) maintain its goal of their major or minor. ment, said the depart- is the same threshold classes, as requested until Nov. 24. Courses striving towards aca- The latter of these ment has maintained for a class to qualify in the SGA recommen- taken S/U can now be demic equity. requests has been the belief that allowing as Satisfactory. dation. Along with the counted towards distri- “We wanted to pres- met with mixed re- students to take courses The news of this pol- announcement of the bution requirements, ent something that sponses from various S/U may result in lower icy comes as a relief to new S/U policy came and will not count to- dealt with the issue of departments. overall performance many students at this a revision of the Jan wards the 16 credit lim- how many students felt A survey of 39 Col- from students. time. With many stu- Plan policy: the re- it normally imposed on like they were being by students found “Our experience at dents facing external quirement for students S/U courses. graded at such a level that only two of the the time of our decision stressors in their day- of the Classes of 2021, This policy is a contin- that their peers who re- students’ major de- to implement this poli- to-day lives, having 2022, and 2023 has been uation of a similar poli- ally had the privilege to partments have con- cy was that the S/U dec- a potential relief on lowered from three Jan cy implemented in the not deal with the things firmed that they will laration, in our elective their academic work- Plans to two, and stu- spring of 2020 follow- they were dealing with, accept courses de- courses in particular, load could serve as a dents of the Class of ing the closing of cam- whether that be through clared S/U. Both of often resulted in ‘neg- much-needed support. 2024 are not required pus in response to the wealth or through luck, these students were ative externalities’ in In an email interview to take a Jan Plan this COVID-19 pandemic. or through anything re- Anthropology majors. terms of widening the with Billy Chizmar `21, year, as first years are Josh Brause `23, Class ally,” Brause said. Departments that diversity of engage- Chizmar said that “kids usually required to do.

Date: Time: Location: Comments: 10/18/20 12:00 a.m. Johnson Alcohol Violation 10/18/20 1:24 a.m. Marriner Gathering Checks 10/18/20 2:07 a.m. Dana Gathering Checks Security 10/18/20 12:16 p.m. Athletic Fields Medical Call 10/18/20 5:33 p.m. Johnson Medical Call 10/18/20 9:57 p.m. Coburn Medical Call Incident 10/20/20 1:07 p.m. Runnals Medical Call 10/22/20 2:18 p.m. Dana Medical Call Report 10/22/20 4:19 p.m. Marylow Medical Call 10/23/20 8:55 p.m. Taylor Vandalism 10/23/20 9:13 p.m. Inn at Waterville Gathering Checks Log 10/23/20 9:37 p.m. East Gathering Checks 10/23/20 9:47 p.m. Roberts Gathering Checks 10/23/20 10:05 p.m. Averill Gathering Checks 10/23/20 10:50 p.m. Cotter Union Student Event Page 3 | The Colby Echo Local News October 29, 2020 G.R.I.M.: Central Maine’s very own Ghostbusters

By Sarah Warner in an attempt to hear the “Once we were up in the brought slave labor with him, Maine. A seemingly nor- the rule. Local & Features Editor voices of ghosts. attic at the Mill Agent’s house and in the harsh Maine win- mal family living in a nice, “I think that sometimes “[The Spirit Box] will cycle in Vassalboro with another ter over 15 slaves died. well-kept house was having people over exaggerate Halloween is approaching through frequencies very lady trying to reach her fa- “So now, people say it’s a problem: every time the things,” Hartford said. “Then rapidly, bringing with it the fast,” Hartford said. “Some- ther,” Hartford said. “ She haunted,” Atwood said. “Peo- mother fought with her teen- we go on to find a draft in usual frightening fanfare: times it’s pretty obvious that said, ‘Dad, if you hear me, ple say they see shadow peo- age daughter, weird things the window and realize okay fake spiderwebs hung over okay, this is just a radio sta- can you come sit down next ple working like the fields, would happen. The mother yeah, that’s why you feel cold trees, jack-o-lanterns leering tion getting picked up, but to me?’ So we have the SLR they hear the sounds of chain described how one time as at night, not a ghost. More out from porches, and soon, it’s when it goes through camera hooked up to a tab- rattling. They hear people she and her daughter hashed often than not, if you hear a a whole smorgasbord of can- multiple frequencies and it’s let and we see this figure sit talking and moaning.” it out in the kitchen, a pitcher noise, it’s because the wind dy and costumes. the same voice or just a com- beside her on the couch, and GRIM traveled to the re- flew straight off the wall and or you got mice in your walls. Perhaps most iconic of pletely different sort of voice she’s talking to her father say- mote town alongside a psy- crashed into the floor. Most stuff can be explained.” all Halloween outfits is the that you know something ing, ‘I love you, dad.’ And she chic medium. In the middle “We believed it was polter- Self-described skeptics, ghost- otherwise known as is up.” kind of leans into this figure of the night, they went out geist activity,” Atwood said. the members of GRIM aren’t draping a sheet with two During the interview, Hart- and the figure leans back to the trails near where the “A lot of people believe that trying to convince anyone to holes cut out for eyes over ford decided to demonstrate into her. It was a pretty pow- slaves supposedly worked poltergeist activity can hap- believe in ghosts or spirits. To your head. It even inspired a the Spirit Box. He turned it erful moment.” when the medium said pen if there’s a teenager in them, the unanswered ques- recent TikTok trend of teens on and asked if anyone was GRIM also uses electro- “They’re coming; standby.” the home that’s causing an tions ghost-hunting raises is dressing up in their bed- present in the room with magnetic field (EMF) detec- “We separated out from energy flare up.” the fruit of their labor. sheets and doing artsy pho- him and asked their name. tors as well as a REM pod the trail on both sides and felt “Yeah, it’s not the teenagers “I don’t have any proof that toshoots around town. But Besides brief noises from ra- detector, which Atwood de- this massive gust of energy themselves,” Hartford added. there is anything out there, what if costumed kids trick- dio stations, it was silent- un- scribed as being rather con- passing through us, at the “It’s them feeding an energy you know, but at the same or-treating weren’t the only til a deep voice said “Brock.” troversial within the ghost speed of a horse or buggy,” that’s already attached to the time, there’s a lot of weird ghosts around here? What if Hartford attempted to talk to hunting community. The Hartford said. “Every hair house and causing trouble.” stuff that happens,” Atwood spirits, poltergeists, and de- Brock with little success and EMF detector picks up on on my body stood on its end. According to Atwood and said. “And that’s what’s com- mons aren’t just scary stories turned off the Spirit Box. electromagnetic energy in This intense amount of en- Hartford, much of the para- pelling for me, is trying to you tell at sleepovers? Not all Spirit Box endeav- a room. It will often go off ergy had just passed through normal activity at the home find an answer for that weird That’s what Ghost Re- ors are unsuccessful, how- near walls, outlets, or light us all. That was one of the in Oakland seemed to settle stuff or finding something search and Investigations ever. A woman whose father sockets, but the real tell for most unique experiences I’ve down after the daughter that that we absolutely can- of Maine (GRIM) is trying to had recently died invited paranormal activity is when ever had.” went to therapy, confirming not get an answer for. That’s figure out. GRIM responds GRIM to her house on her it goes off in the middle of Another particularly their suspicions about the the thrill.” to claims of hauntings and late father’s birthday, hoping a room. The REM pod also memorable moment in poltergeist. Hartford, how- To keep up with GRIM and ghost sightings in Maine and to communicate with him. detects energy and con- GRIM’s ghost-hunting esca- ever, wants to emphasize their ghost-chasing, make seeks to discover whether GRIM set up the spirit box nects said energy to different pades occurred just a short that clear-cut cases like these sure to check out their Face- seemingly supernatural oc- and asked her father if he lights, allowing GRIM to po- jaunt away in Oakland, are the exception and not book page. currences really have a be- knew what day it was, and a tentially communicate with yond-the-grave cause. voice saying “Birthday” came nearby spirits. “People get a hold of us to through the spirit box. The “[The REM pod] is a great come check out their house woman then said that she visual and auditory thing for if there’s something weird baked a cake for him, and the people,” Atwood said. “You happening,” GRIM member same voice said “Thank you.” can have it in a room away Travis Hartford said in an in- “I think it was good for her from you, and you might terview with The Colby Echo. to know that her dad was still still want to hear it, so you “Most of what we try to do is there in some shape or form, can set a camera on it. Then debunking- saying, oh, those you know?” GRIM member someone who is sitting back weird noises you’re hearing Jeff Atwood said. “She was watching the actual monitors are just leaky pipes. We al- very comforted by that, that can say, oh, by the way, the ways try to find explanations he’s still around.” REM pod is going off.” for things, but sometimes, Besides the Spirit Box, GRIM takes cases all over you find things that just can’t GRIM also uses an SLR cam- Maine, from Portland right be explained.” era that detects heat and up to the border of Canada. GRIM takes a scientific maps out human forms. One of the self-proclaimed approach to ghost-hunting, While the camera has to creepiest cases they ever using various technologies be used with discretion as had was in a tiny town up in to detect and interact with it often picks up on human Northern Maine-- so tiny, it spirits. One such item is the forms that aren’t there, it has couldn’t even technically be Courtesy of GRIM Spirit Box, a device that runs proven fruitful for GRIM on called a town. According to This photo taken by Ghost Research and Investigations in Maine (GRIM) of the old Bridgton Hospital shows a through different radio fre- many of their ghost-hunting Atwood, the man who found- gremlin-like creature peering through the window. According to GRIM, the figure wasn’t there in prior photos. quencies extremely quickly endeavors. ed the town in the early 1800s The Yardgoods Center: a “tight-knit” community

Not only does Atkins wel- them the same. na get you out of your pickle,” By Jenna Boling come everyone with open “Oh, the people that come said Atkins. Local News Reporter arms, but she also hosts into my store. I don’t see Two staff workers teach classes for her customers to bored people and I don’t see a Jan Plan knitting course at The Yardgoods Center is not converse and interact with boring people,” she said. the College. just a yarn and fabric shop, it’s one another. “My dad always told me it’s “Leslie Fowler and Kate a “tight-knit” community. This “It’s six dollars for two and the person that spends 25 Ashton teach Sheep to Shawl craft store has been family- a half hours. It doesn’t get bet- cents on a spool of thread where they go to the farm owned for 71 years, and cur- ter than that, to have bonding that keeps your doors open. and the kids spin their own rent owner, Joyce Vlodek At- and a comradery. It’s cheap Nobody is better than yarn, then they get to knit kins, would not trade her job therapy,” Atkins remarked. anybody else.” their own yarn,” Atkins noted. for anything. Although the Yardgoods A visit to the Yardgoods “We’re very fortunate to have “I love what I do. My broth- Center employees were not Center is an invaluable expe- Colby students be knitters er runs the fabric side, and I considered “essential” during rience, and you will always and crocheters.” run the yarn and craft side,” the COVID-19 pandemic, they leave with more than just the Knitting is a great activity Atkins said in an interview provided entertainment for yarn you came in for. for college students to get into. with The Colby Echo. “I do my many during quarantine. “You know, somebody This creative outlet allows best to keep the doors open; “Without a hobby or some- can go to the chain store and time to decompress after a there’s over thirty yarn shops thing for people to do at they can buy it for a lot less long week, and with the help in Maine. It’s tough surviving, home, that would’ve been re- than they can buy it from me of the Yardgoods Center, any- but this is my life and what I ally scary,” Atkins explained. because I don’t get that price one can learn how. love to do.” While the store has recent- break,” Atkins expressed. “Knitting is one of those Atkins does not treat her ly faced many other challeng- “But, I’ll give them a free knit- things you have for a lifetime. business like work and al- es, Atkins has gone above and ting pattern. I’ll give them You can take it wherever you ways makes an effort to greet beyond to maintain her busi- a little ruler. I’ll give them a go. You can make somebody a those who pass through ness. During a local disaster, nail file. We’ll give them a hat. You can make somebody Courtesy of Jenna Boling the door. she worked full-time for six word hunt for the chance mittens,” Atkins said. “It’s “Everyday is like opening months without any help. to win a 50 dollar gift certifi- something you can pass along The Yardgoods Center sells a variety of goods, including yarn, knitting up a Christmas present. You “We had a water main cate. So, it’s just a fun place,” and do with your friends in needles, crocheting needles, sewing supplies, and more. Like many local know, I’m not your normal break on February 11th, near Atkins said. the dorm room. It’s just a businesses they offer a special student discount for Colby students. store,” Atkins said. “I try to the Waterville Public Library, The Yardgoods Center neat thing.” make sure that I know ev- which was a mess. At the employees are very knowl- One Colby student, Marina eryone’s name when they same place, on April 23rd, we edgeable and are willing to Takagi `21, can attest to this. so kind. They helped me find break, feel free to stop by the come into the store and I like had two feet of water in my help customers in any way “I really enjoy knitting,” new knitting needles and Yardgoods Center! Even if you to take pictures of them with store,” Atkins said. they need. Takagi said. “I find it really talked to me about knitting leave empty handed, you will what they’ve bought. By do- In spite of the recent obsta- “If you buy something and relaxing. I went to Yardgoods as I shopped. It was a really be welcomed in by the Atkins ing that, I can remember who cles, Atkins is grateful for her don’t know how to do it, I have to pick up some new knit- great experience!” family and invited to partici- they are.” customers and values each of a phenomenal staff that’s gon- ting needles and they were So next time you need a pate in classes.

Waterville Food Tour The Golden Egg: The Silver Street Tavern

By Jacob Golden other to introduce to your town, has quite some his- menu to pick from. “Fresh” ed very well, with tacos per plate. Columnist parents? Introduce them tory. Originally housing the fish, burgers, tacos, pizzas, propped up in little holders So, the ambiance of the to this restaurant instead. Waterville National Bank at and so much more. They and the burger gleaming in Tavern is great, the people This week’s Golden Egg: Here are the details: its inception in 1877, it has also had a decent-sized the middle of the plate, sur- are friendly, the price is The Silver Street Tavern. The building itself, locat- also served as the town’s beer menu for those of rounded by chunky fries reasonable, and the food Don’t have a significant ed at 2 Silver Street down- post office, a clothing store, age, with some delicious and little metal cups of dip- is to die for. Then are and most recently, the Tav- looking local brews. We ping sauce. there any downsides? We ern. Following an exten- got water. Our tacos, we concurred, had one, rather specific to sive renovation to histori- With so much to choose were divine. The fish, our visit. cal standards, it was even from, it took us a while to whatever fish it was, was There were some people designated as a historic order. Our waiter was ac- spectacular. Soft, yet fla- sitting next to us. Some structure by the National commodating of our in- vorful, and ten times bet- rowdy folks. “Harley- Parks Service in 2015. decisiveness, and we were ter than the “cod” at Dana. Davidson”-type people. This history creates an happy with his attentive- They also provided some Ford F-150-type people. ambiance no other Water- ness, trying hard to look special sauce. Its identity Maine country boys, you ville restaurant can match. past his ineffective chin- also remains a mystery but know. They all had one Inside you are surrounded mounted face shield. it complemented the fish (or three) too many Natty by 150-year-old brick walls, We finally decided on or- very well. The two tacos on Lights and were being high ceilings, and green dering a pizza as an appe- my plate did not last long rather obscene. It was stained glass accents from tizer to share. It had about at all. fun to observe and listen its time as a clothing store. a 12-inch crust, barbeque The burger, too, was to, I’ll say that, but their For our visit, we chose sauce base, and melty cooked perfectly. It was rather rude remarks about to sit outside in more cheese and chicken on top. cooked on medium, so a Democratic Senator Janet spaced-out seating, and Though it left the roofs of fair bit of red in the middle, Mills left our jaws hang- it was great. The Tavern our mouths scorched for and tasted perfect with its ing. But they just added had a band for the entire a couple days, the pizza crispy lettuce and tomato to our experience, mak- duration of our visit, play- was delicious: cooked per- garnish. The sweet potato ing our night out a little ing classic americana: fectly with the perfect bal- fries weren’t crispy, but more memorable. Bob Dylan, the Grateful ance of sweet and savory, not soft either. Perfect, in So, the Silver Street Tav- Dead, you name it. That, not attributes particu- my eyes. ern. Not only a great place along with the industrial- larly related to a pizza but The price was right, too. to bring your parents, but yet-warm feel of the old, delicious nonetheless. My tacos and fries were also to bring your friends brick-clad post office make Then our mains came $11, the pizza $9, and the on a Friday evening to en- Courtesy of Silver Street Tavern for a surprisingly nice out; we had two orders of burger about $12. Pretty joy plain good American dining experience. fish tacos, a burger, and reasonable, compared to food, nice music, and may- The Silver Street Tavern, which is located at 2 Silver Street downtown, fea- My group was pleased some sweet potato fries. other restaurants down- be some funny people, too. tures a large variety of food, everything from tacos to burgers to pizza. to find a downright huge All the food was present- town that charge over $20 4.5/5 Golden Eggs. Page 4 | The Colby Echo Features October 29, 2020 A polished exterior hiding a crumbling interior: the vast array of internal infrastructure problems at Colby

The Colby Echo sat down with printer was rapidly leaking tacted immediately, yet there someone came to look at their existing buildings. By Hae Jung Kim a student and dorm resident rainwater, and that the sur- was no response for over a the problem, only to say ‘oh While the construction of Features Reporter who recently had to deal rounding area below the week, even with a follow-up the problem’s not the ceil- a brand new athletic center with a leaking roof. Their leak was completely soaked. by the CA. ing, it’s a problem with the and the upcoming construc- The fact that Colby has identity and residence hall In desperation, paper What ensued was a time window flashing.’” tion of a new performing arts one of the most beautiful will remain anonymous. bags were duct taped to the consuming navigation of the After this, the student did center is certainly a smart college campuses is practi- During the night in ques- wall under the ceiling to try complicated bureaucracy not hear back from anyone, investment and makes the cally indisputable given the tion there was a major storm, and collect the dripping wa- behind placing a work order so their CA followed up yet institution look good on pa- combination of Maine foli- and the resulting excess of ter. The community advisor to fix a leaking roof. again. They were informed per, these are not buildings age, the majestic Miller Li- rainwater, while certainly an (CA) was called, who then As recalled by the anony- that an outside company where students occupy the brary overlooking Mayflow- inconvenience for students called security. Although an mous source, would be brought in to deal majority of their time. er Hill, and the iconic red walking around without an officer was sent over, there “At that point I contacted with the issue. It is true that most infra- brick architecture. umbrella, exacerbated the was little that they could one of the deans of accom- As of the date the student structure investments at Col- However, beneath this abundance of internal in- do, considering it was night modations who is also in- was interviewed, there was by are intended to help with picturesque landscape lies a frastructure issues bubbling and too dark for someone to volved with housing, and still no confirmation of the commercialization of the multitude of internal infra- underneath the surface. check the roof. she immediately forwarded problem being resolved. school, and renovations of structure problems, espe- The student was studying “[Security] didn’t really me to our class dean ... who Of course, it is unfair to the inside of dorms or build- cially in the older buildings with a friend in their dorm have a solution, so there then reached out to Cam- blame Facilities for the leak- ings do little to help Colby’s on campus. These issues are when their friend pointed was no resolution and I just pus Life, then Facilities ing roof, or even to criticize image. However, many of particularly prevalent in the out that their printer, located had to deal with it some- and then someone else,” their slow response to an ur- the buildings on campus dorms, as these buildings next to the wall, was drip- how and make sure water the student recalled. gent issue. After all, consid- are falling inside, even if the tend to be off-limits to alum- ping wet. wouldn’t get everywhere,” “So, in a nutshell, we now ering the amount of internal damage is not yet reflected ni, trustees, and visitors, and The student already lived the student said. “I had to have four deans involved problems that are constantly by the exterior. thus do not need to keep up in an atypical dorm — it was move everything, and keep with my issue … It took emerging, it can be argued Perhaps it is time for the an artifice of impeccability. an extension of the building, in mind, I have no space to four deans for Facilities to that the department is ill- College to shift their focus Rodent infestations, mold, and was originally intend- move anything.” finally acknowledge and equipped and underfunded from projecting an alluring inconsistent heating, and ed to be a study space, not Although the rain would send someone over to actu- to deal with all of them. image on their recruiting leaking roofs are just some a bedroom. stop by the next morning, ally look and see what the The truth of the matter is catalogue to focusing on en- of the many problems plagu- It was quickly discovered the problem of a faulty roof problem was,” the student that Colby is long overdue suring an acceptable quality ing the dorms on campus. that the ceiling above the persisted. Facilities was con- said. “After two to three days, for a major renovation of of life for their students.

Photo Courtesy of Alec Chapman Photo Courtesy of Alec Chapman The above photo shows a common space in disarray, an unfortunately common sight across the College’s campus. The laundry rooms in dorms are often especially mistreated. The above photo shows a laundry room with water, While Colby may seem beautiful on the outside, many students feel disillusioned by the relative disrepair of many spilled detergent, and random articles of clothing scattered all over the floor. dorms and academic buildings. Senior Spotlight: Anjalee Rutah out. They originally planned about environmental justice ite TV shows. She is currently their place here in Maine. month of school or semester to take us to this really rural abroad. While she’s not quite reading The People in the Trees “Just take the time to know or year. Just take time to figure By Sarah Warner town in Morocco where we sure where this path will take by Hanya Yanagihara and is who you’re becoming,” Rutah out who you’re becoming in Local & Features Editor would have no service when her, Rutah claims she’s just watching The Haunting of Bly said. “Don’t rush into mak- this space because you might all of this was going down enjoying the ride. Manor. A recently-converted ing friends or think that you not want to be the same per- As the fall semester winds and things were ramping up “It took me a little bit of pescatarian, she also en- have to have friends the first son you are at home.” down, many seniors are with [COVID-19]. We all got time to find my major, most- joys cooking in her kitchen reminiscing about their a little nervous and refused, ly because I came in thinking in the downtown dorms, time at Colby. After all, for but we still ended up getting I had this set plan for what I where she lives with her seniors, this is their last au- stuck. We got back eventually wanted to do,” Rutah said. I five roommates. tumn here, the last time thanks to one of the students thought I wanted to be a Bi- “I’ve become a pescatar- they’ll see the leaves in the in my program.” ology major, but then I real- ian, which is hard but not Arboretum change, their last Her study abroad experi- ized that was not for me. I’m as hard as I thought it would Halloween weekend. ence wasn’t all bad, however. not sure if environmental be,” Rutah said. “It’s weird Following in the steps of An Environmental Science science is my calling, either, because at home I don’t cook her peers, Anjalee Rutah `21 major with a concentration but I think it’s so much more a ton. Here, I have to think sat down with The Colby Echo in Public Health and an An- interdisciplinary. It’s a nice about everything I cook. It’s to talk about her final year, thropology minor, Rutah blend of different subjects.” important to me to know her favorite memories, and chose a program that fo- Currently, Rutah’s favorite what’s going into my body.” so much more. cused on environmental jus- class is in the Anthropology A Baltimore native and “I’m pretty excited [about tice. The program originally department — “Space, Place, self-described homebody, senior year,]” Rutah said. “I planned to stay in Vietnam and Belonging” taught by Rutah says the transition to feel very lucky to be here for a month, then Moroc- Professor Winifred Tate. Colby — besides having to right now given COVID-19 co, then Peru — but, obvi- “I love it,” Rutah said. “I cook her own food, of course and everything else that’s go- ously, they never made it to think it really builds off of — wasn’t particularly difficult ing on in the world.” South America. this class I had last fall with for her. Rutah has experienced “In Vietnam I really en- Professor Bhimull on anthro- “Being in Maine works the repercussions of the CO- joyed the freedom I had, pology, history and memory. for me,” Rutah said. “Being VID-19 pandemic more than especially in Ho Chi Minh I really like the idea of con- in an isolated place like it most. When the pandemic City,” Rutah said. “They have necting anthropology and works for me. I have enjoyed hit and most countries closed this app called Grab, which history, the importance of re- the quiet more than I would their borders, she was study- is basically like Uber. You membering the past. I think have thought.” ing abroad in Morocco. The can grab a motor bike, and Tate is doing a great job of Rutah wasn’t always this sudden travel bans left her in Vietnam there are liter- incorporating these themes comfortable at Colby, howev- stranded in Casablanca with ally no traffic regulations so into the discourse of our daily er. Reflecting on her first year Photo Courtesy of Anjalee Rutah the rest of the students on it’s basically like going on a lives, things like gentrifica- here, she remembered feel- her program. roller coaster.” tion and climate change.” ing out of place and unsure Rutah is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. An Environmental Science “To be honest, we were just Beyond motor-bike joy- When not in class or study- of herself. She offered a few major with a concentration in Public Health and a minor in Anthropology, chilling,” Rutah said. “Our rides, however, Rutah says ing, Rutah enjoys reading words as advice to first years Rutah enjoys learning about environmental justice among other things. program was pretty planned she really enjoyed learning and catching up on her favor- and anyone struggling to find How students are celebrating Halloween 2020 - COVID-19 style

dow, you could say, into uncertain note given the “We plan to dress up serve the College’s green rior into a hallowed space By Aaron Mills a now distant far-flung ongoing pandemic. and watch some Hallow- code status, indicating worthy of wizards and Contributing Writer reality, one in which we As has been the case with een movies with candy widespread compliance witches, set to take place on weren’t threatened with a every aspect of our life, the of course - gotta have it,” with health guidelines Halloween Eve. In a year that has proven global pandemic. spooky day’s expected festiv- Gallo said. and directives. Compulsory mask wear- anything but normal, Hal- Nevertheless, this holiday, ities are set to look very dif- Some still planned on cel- As a result, many have de- ing paired with dispersed loween’s return provides a known for bringing people ferent from any other year ebrating albeit with certain vised unique ways to adapt and physically distanced momentary glimpse into together over a shared love for many revelers across the safety precautions in place their plans to conform to attendees is expected at what was for many a less of sweet treats and whacky country. Colby students are in light of COVID-19. health guidelines while the annual event fondly eventful existence. A win- costumes, arrives on an no exception, with many “Obviously 2020 is not preserving the spirit of remembered by those who students creatively devis- the most opportune time the night. attended in years past. ing their elaborate ways to for Halloween,” Sophia Some students plan to Headlining the Hallow- retain the holiday spirit in Kennedy `24, told The Colby keenly take advantage een Day festivities, the light of COVID-19’s impact Echo. of the virtual technolo- Colby Music Incubator on gatherings and events. “However, being as I ab- gies we’ve all grown used Halloween Concert will “Instead of going out and solutely adore this holiday, to throughout the CO- take place in Foss, topped doing anything spectacu- I am - safely - celebrating,” VID-19 Era to adapt to off with a Food Truck Night lar, me and my roommates Kennedy said. the limitations placed on on Dana Lawn - reflect- will generally dress up and This emphasis on safety physical gatherings. ing the broader effort to watch some old Halloween is one the administration However, these health promote mostly outdoor movies,” Alexa Urmaza `21 hopes will persist through- considerations extend well venues to accommodate detailed eagerly to The Colby out the holiday weekend as beyond students and are more students while bal- Echo. “We’ll probably make the most critical juncture expected to also alter how ancing critical public some Halloween goodies of the College’s COVID-19 individual clubs and orga- health considerations. and eat some candy.” response is tested with nizations plan to operate Nevertheless, fanatics This sentiment was seasonal flu coinciding their events for the spooky and casual observers alike shared among many who with a surge in COVID-19 day. Indeed, the usual fes- plan to celebrate on cam- also expressed their interest cases nationwide. tivities around campus will pus in a variety of ways. in a more lowkey brand of The chatter of limited look different than years However the cherished festivities featuring pastries, gatherings abounds as eyes past - with a suite of vir- October day may look this candied goodness, and clas- turn to the Senior Apart- tual and in-person events year, it seems poised to sic movies - a combination ments, a known hotspot planned to mark the lead once again deliver the des- that can rarely disappoint for ragers, in an unspoken up to the spooky day. perately needed escape - especially when enjoyed question of whether or not Chief among them is many students crave amid with friends. they will host parties. Foss’ famed Great Hall a year that has proven Terro Gallo`24 echoed Many students are cau- Dinner Night, which trans- more frightening than the Cartoon Courtesy of Sarah Warner this feeling. tiously attempting to pre- forms the dining hall inte- frightful day itself. Page 5 | The Colby Echo Arts & Entertainment October 29, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES COLUMN Naomi Klein: rallying for change through stories By Lu cia M i d d l e to n and steps we should based on two best- cycle of feeding this looming over them. impacted by the Environmental take to tackle the selling books that industry with fossil While I can see government’s Humanities Student problem. she has written of fuels, all without why this narrative incessant need for Advisory Board While she covered the same name. replenishing what would be utilized in economic growth. many topics such as T his Cha nges they have plundered order to best tell the Klein is a masterful Naomi Klein is jobs, social justice, Everything focuses from the Eearth. stories in the film, I story-teller who is a New York Times and the disparity specifically on Of course, fear that this tactic not afraid to call best-selling author, between developed climate change, I this cycle is could alienate some out some of the most social activist, and and developing decided to watch it unsustainable, which viewers, especially powerful people on filmmaker known countries, the main as a continuation to Klein illustrates with when this narrative the planet. In order for her ideas and point that I took from her talk. The film the stories of land, is combined with to stand a chance critiques of corporate her talk was that was made over four human, and resource Klein’s critiques of in fighting climate globalization inclusivity is key. years and spans exploitation in the capitalism. change, we need a nd free-ma rket I learned that in five continents, name of economic In addition, I more people like her capitalism. order to turn this where Klein visits growth. wished that the at the helm. Klein was selected crisis around, we areas that have been This elusive goal of film had delved by the Center for the can’t just leave impacted by climate economic prosperity, further into ideas Center for the Arts Arts and Humanities all the decision- change and land use. Klein argues, is what of how to change and Humanities to do double duty making to those in She chronicles will ultimately be the current system as the 2020 Mellon governmental and the stories of land our downfall unless in place, which she Distinguished Fellow corporate power. activists in New York, we can change the had mentioned in in Environmental Climate action Montana, Canada, current cycle. her talk. Granted, Humanities and the needs to be embraced Greece, India, China, While Klein does solutions for Fall 2020 keynote and considered in all and Germany. say at the end of the this problem are speaker for this aspects of society, Throughout film that this crisis extremely complex, year’s humanities as well as broadened the film, Klein is ultimately about but I still would theme: Boundaries in order to include emphasizes t he all of us coming have liked to hear and Margins. those whose voices point that humans together to stop more about her ideas As part of her have historically have been led to climate change, the regarding systemic virtual residency, been marginalized in believe that because film consistently change, rather than Klein has visited the movement. of science, Mother pushes this “us versus briefly mentioning multiple classes. Klein delves Nature is the them” narrative, Germany as an On Tuesday, Oct. f ur t her into machine and they are specifically in example of positive 6, she also held a these ideas in her the engineers. regards to the climate action. webinar public event. documenta r ies T he Since the Industrial people living on Overall, it was In this webinar, Shock Doctrine Revolution, human the exploited land a good film that Photo Courtesy of she discussed the and This Changes society has been and the government showcased moving Lucia Middleton global climate crisis Everything, both stuck in an endless and corporations stories of people

Emily in Paris: love, drama, controversy

B y Ta n v i I y e r and must navigate clashed with the credibly predictable. outfits that were Bannon added that A&E Reporter her new work and romantic-comedy The romances, along pleasing to the eye. the show romanti- love life in Paris. vibe of the show. with Emily’s work The show itself has cized Paris as a city. The new Netflix The rest of the ac- life, were cliche and managed to garner show Emily in Par- Actor Perfor- tors however, do a very typical, which quite a lot of crit- “Paris is the most is, which premiered mance: 6/10 great job of portray- did not make the icism with its por- beautiful place in on Oct. 2, has been ing their characters. show very enticing. trayal of Parisians the world, but Emi- making waves. Lily Collins as However, many of the and French culture. ly in Paris definitely main character Em- French men in the That being said, made it seem more As it was created by ily Cooper does a show come across as the light nature of The show perpet- glamorous than it Darren Shay, known decent job of por- incredibly creepy. the show keeps you uates many French is.” Bannon said. for creating mov- traying her charac- engaged. Additional- stereotypes from “There are tons of ies and shows like ter. She manages to While I’m unsure ly, with each episode Emily’s constant be- beggars and home- Sex and the City and acceptably embody of the motivation be- lasting around 25- ret wearing to the less people, every- Beverly Hills: 90210, the American new- hind this decision, I 30 minutes, it’s in- insinuation that one smokes so the many had very high comer at a Parisian would argue that it credibly easy to just the French are lazy. air always smells hopes for a strong marketing firm, is completely unnec- sit through and not bad, areas around female lead whose but her acting does essary and the show even realize that you To further under- monuments are life is filled with seem a little forced would have been have finished the stand the stereotypes packed with tourists, drama and romance. and unnatural. better without it. entire first season. portrayed in the and Emily would show, Margaret Ban- for sure have got- The show revolves Additionally, her Plot: Writer Creativity: non ‘21, who studied ten pickpocketed.” around Emily Coo- acting did seem a 7/10 4 /10 abroad in Paris in the per, who moves to little slapstick and fall of 2019, shared Bannon also point- Paris with her job over dramatic at The plot was very What really brings some of her thoughts ed out what she at a marketing firm some points, which light and fun, yet in- this show down regarding the show. believed to be im- is its script and probable about writer creativity. “I loved the show. Emily’s experi- With lines such as My roommate and I ence in the show. “the entire city looks watched the whole like ratatouille” and thing in two days.” “It was also very “I would bon appé- Bannon said. “I unrealistic that she tit him,” I had to thought it was so never rode the Metro. fight the itch to skip fun, even though it Paris public trans- through the ten ep- was very unrealis- portation is pretty isodes of the show. tic in its depictions great and everyone There was also of life in Paris.” uses it, even my up- an attempt to add per-class host fami- funny anecdotes “French people can ly who owned cars.” that simply did seem cold and rude, Bannon explained. not deliver, mak- but in my experience ing it quite cringey. they’re really proud Finally, Bannon of their culture, and agreed that the cos- just want people to tuming choices were Honorable Mention: learn about it and questionable at best. Costume Design: treat it with respect,” 2/10 Bannon explained. “And her fash- “While the show was ion was horrible! With the show be- super fun and enter- French people are ing set in Paris, one taining, it seemed so fashionable, but of the fashion cap- like Emily moved in a very understat- itals of the world, to Paris and made ed and sophisticat- one would assume minimal efforts to ed way; Emily would that the costume speak the language have gotten some design would be or learn how to be weird looks on the out of this world. polite and adapt to street.” Bannon said. a new set of cultural However, all of Em- manners and norms, The show Emi- ily’s outfits are hor- and still expected ly in Paris may not rendous to say the everyone to be nice be the most accu- least. They are so in- to her and welcome rate portrayal of life credibly out of place her with open arms. in Paris, but even and make her stick My study abroad pro- with its cringey and out like a sore thumb. gram taught us this, cheesy lines, it is While this could and lots of other ba- a good “no need to have been done on sic manners, before pay attention”watch. purpose, it would we went to Paris, so I have been quite was surprised that no Overall: Photo Courtesy of Milo Lani-Caputo easy to make Em- one clued Emily in.” 5.5/10 The Eiffel Tower ily stand out in Page 6 | The Colby Echo Opinions October 29, 2020 Colby WiFi ... needs an overhaul

By Noah Schimanski ... phenomenal, top of the line, state of the art Contributing Opinions Reporter As promised, the people will be heard: the Colby Access WiFi is bad. Throughout the fall, Zoom calls, FaceTimes and By Colin Alie could be better spent elsewhere, like on a new pool, other internet activities have suffered from lost connection. Opinions Reporter for example. You can print that if you want.” These issues have been happening for months without In other news this week, exclamatory cries were any changes to the network. Although students have been I’d firstly like to point out how hectic and eventful heard outside the door of one Woodman resident, requesting assistance from the Colby administration, it has been here on Mayflower Hill, and in the world, who preferred to remain anonymous (`21). This there have been no major changes. The students of Colby during this past week– a stark contrast to the prior student, apparently a regular to The Colby Echo have been hoping to be able to reliably use the campus two weeks, which seemed to drag on in permanent by way of the campus security log’s list of noise WiFi, which is necessary for many daily activities, tedium. I’ve kept my ear to the ground this week complaints, was heard shouting, “It’s the fastest particularly now, with the current strain COVID-19 has put (somewhat by virtue of burying my head in the sand), WiFi I’ve ever seen...except when I’m trying to play on the dependability of remote learning infrastructure. and heard opinions and stories from many students. freaking Rocket League online!” before jumping into In addition to fully remote students, Colby students Like they say, all news is good news, and since there a line of questioning, asking, “What’s up with that?! living on campus have been taking remote classes, often was news this week, I am able to form and express Just my luck, I guess!” out of consideration for the safety of their professors. the following opinion. Just their luck, indeed, so it seems. Patrick Forelli Despite this, the entire Colby community has taken these The Colby-provided WiFi, known to many as `21, local egghead whose claims to fame include difficulties in stride and continued to work on making this “Colby Access,” is completely free if you ignore the having memorized pi to two decimal places, chimed as normal of a semester as possible during these incredibly cost of tuition, and is both speedy and reliable. I in with a fiery dissenting opinion. turbulent times. One current senior, who prefers to remain usually type at an average WPM of around 15, and With his characteristic eloquence and candor, he anonymous, takes all four of their classes via remote Google Drive is able to keep up with this breakneck claimed, “The WiFi is so fast. It sends my messages methods. They explained the following: rate of keystrokes. Many students have formed an to the Rocket League game chat instantly. I can take “The WiFi in my dorm was so poor that I had to purchase opinion on the state of the WiFi, ranging from neutral my time typing ‘I **c* ur mom’ [sic] in between goals an ethernet cord and an ethernet adapter to be able to do to laudatory. since the message gets sent immediately, rather than my class Zooms.” Off of Mayflower Hill, the internet speeds seem typing out a whole spiel just for the message to be Students across campus have had to purchase ethernet to be surreptitiously capricious. Revered two-time sent through a minute later like it normally would. In cables, adapters, and other technology materials simply to downtown dorm resident Sally Burke `21 provided that case [my opponents] could have scored on me by be able to join their lectures. For many students on financial the below statement of affairs: then and the trash talk wouldn’t hit the same.” aid, these costs are unexpected and could harm their “I can’t say that the WiFi downtown is good or bad The obvious response to Forelli’s rant would be current financial well-being. With fewer job opportunities but it has caused rifts in our apartment.” to get good at Rocket League, and then you wouldn’t due to COVID-19, adding costs to students for necessary In contrast, atop Mayflower Hill is where true have to worry about giving up a stray goal here and everyday activities is less than understanding. Colby has devotion to Colby Access lives. Danny Lent `21, a there. marketed the fact they have spent over 10 million dollars resident of the Alfond Senior Apartments, has a That’s beside the point. As the old adage goes, 5G or on testing during this period, but the extensive outside particularly loyal allegiance to Colby Access. When bust. Many people are saying this! By the way, to clear challenges put onto students are going untapped. asked to comment, he had this to say: up some confusion that arose from my apparently These challenges have affected students’ leisure “I have strong opinions about that. I want my premature Halloween coverage from three weeks activities on campus, too. As students attempt to take up computer to stop connecting to the public WiFi that ago, when I said that I “threatened to unleash my activities that are socially distant instead of in-person, the doesn’t work.” fury upon the Augusta Party City like the bursting of challenges have persisted. Many students that attempt Earlier this week, notorious flip-flopperone thousand pipes,” I meant I calmly entered peace to use Zoom for social gathering or gaming have run into extraordinaire and bipartisan arbitter Zachary talks. The media knows this. Often used phrase in the challenges. Avid gamer and Colby senior Charlie Allen `21 Bergman `21 pontificated on the record for his bi- newspapers! commented: weekly expository interview with The Colby Echo. This article is dedicated to the loving memory of “I can’t play freaking Rocket League in my room. If I Despite the blistering speed and reliability the Nika Schimanski `21, universally beloved hamster and were at home, I would tell my mom to unplug the router Colby WiFi has offered all fall, it seems that the rare harbinger of joy. and plug it back in but I can’t do that here. I don’t know how campus barnacles are still finding ways to criticize it. to fix it.” This time, he spewed the following statement: These activities that are safer than many of the other “Just imagine what we could accomplish as an options students have on campus are being put on hold institution of higher education if only we had fully because students don’t have the WiFi access to do these functional Wifi. The next step of the Dare Northward activities. The administration has failed to act in a timely campaign should surely be a sizable investment in the manner on this issue as students attempt to find safe improvement of Colby’s wireless internet services.” alternatives in the new normal on campus. Indeed, President David Greene is directly affected These requests have been flowing to the administration by the WiFi speeds, and therefore has a horse in the for the entirety of the fall semester. Many students haven’t race (speaking, for once, proverbially). He would be been able to see any changes in their WiFi connections, and wise to invest some of the Dare Northward-generated are still struggling with the same issues that plagued them funds to more routers. Rumor has it that he’s done in the beginning of the semester. Ciaran McEnroe `21, has exactly this. When I informed Bergman (yes, the reached a breaking point with the Colby WiFi, declaring same Bergman of Bergman brand timepieces) of this “WiFi bad!” hearsay, he immediately confessed: Students on campus have been patiently waiting for “Colby WiFi couldn’t be any better. In fact, it is so these requests to be heard as more and more students are good that it calls into question whether that money Cartoon Courtesy of Sarah Warner having issues with the wifi. In short, the Colby WiFi has had comparable quality to 2020: bad. Turn a blind eye: make election day a national holiday! By Milo Lani-Caputo Opinions Reporter have the perfect proposal turnout in the United unable to vote because The trend is clear: the more election year. Of course a for you. States isn’t great. In the of barriers that make it you make, the more you minimum wage worker Do you post on Instagram Let’s make election day a 2016 presidential election, difficult for them. This is vote. doesn’t want to wait in line about your commitment national holiday! just over half of all eligible where the attractive idea Admittedly, we can’t for 12 hours to vote. This to helping disenfranchised This is a great way to voters ended up voting, of making election day a boil this down to a single practice is reprehensible, groups but lock your doors proudly proclaim to the and two years prior, only national holiday comes in. cause or a single solution. and will not be solved by when you drive through world how much you care. 36% voted in the midterm According to the US However, work certainly giving state workers a day a poor neighborhood? Do You’re making the world elections. Other first-world Census, citizens with a plays a role. Americans off. you pretend to hate big a better place for other countries have much family income of $150,000 with lower incomes are Voter turnout in the corporations but order people with your wonderful better statistics (though or more reported a voting more likely to be paid United States is not as from Amazon every week? opinions, and now people many have compulsory rate of 77%. Those close hourly, and frequently high as it could be, and Are you committed to will like your posts! As you voting requirements). But to the median household have to work on holidays. it’s generally treated as a ending climate change but were. if 64% of America doesn’t income of $65,000 reported And even if they were not problem. Voters deserve not enough to stop buying Okay, now that all the want to vote in an election, a voting rate of 62%. But required to, many would equal protection of the brand new clothes and virtue signallers have they shouldn’t be forced only 40% of those with a do so anyway. If the choice law, and when some voters cars? If you answered yes stopped reading, we to. However, it is likely household income between is between feeding your face unreasonable barriers to any of these questions, I can speak freely. Voter that some Americans are $10,000 and $15,000 voted. family and choosing which to voting it constitutes a millionaire will ignore you problem. But an arguably for the next four years, greater problem is the what would you choose? proportion of eligible US law guarantees that voters who are terrifically government employees uninformed. We all seem receive national holidays to have tunnel vision in off, but no such laws exist this country that we have for those employed in the forgotten about addressing private sector. They also the issues that millions of have the highest voter Americans face. Rather, our turnout of all sectors. Giving party leaders point fingers them the day off would be and kiss asses, rarely like giving tax cuts to the engaging in constructive wealthiest Americans… conversations about the oh, we’re doing that too? problems we face and how Damn. to legitimately deal with At the same time, not them. all states allow for early It is our duty as citizens voting and absentee voting. who are fortunate enough to Clearly, providing these have access to information options to all Americans to be informed. It is our would help to get more responsibility to look at all people to vote. The federal sides of every issue and to government could apply fight for what we believe financial pressure to the in, not which candidate states to expand the types is more corrupt. As long of voting available in all as we delightfully praise states as they did with the non-solutions like making drinking age. It’s simple, election day a national and would be infinitely holiday, we are ignoring more effective in reducing the facts and contributing barriers to voting. to the problem of voter Additionally, we suppression. could begin to address If you are going to bury the intentional voter your head in the sand, don’t suppression that happens cry when it gets in your all over the country in every eyes. Page 7 | The Colby Echo Sports October 29, 2020 Fall Sports Day celebrates our senior athletes

teams took part in vir- Recreation Center, team, in keeping with By Will Bedingfield tual 5k races against which can only be de- pre-COVID-19 tradi- Sports Editor the rest of the NES- scribed as sublime. tion, held their annual CAC. The men’s team Teams focused on Homerun Derby Fun- This Saturday the finished first, while honoring senior ath- draiser. The Homerun Student Athlete Ad- the women ended up letes, who would or- Derby is an exciting visory Committee 5th. Success for both dinarily be celebrated event held to fundraise (SAAC) helped put to- teams truly shows the during a senior game. for the team’s spring gether the first Fall importance of being Senior athletes were training trip, normally Sports Day. Men’s bas- on campus to train at celebrated by team- held somewhere warm ketball, field hockey, the Athletic Center or mates and coaches with a beach nearby. women’s ice hockey, run around the track, alike, with large turn- Outfielder Laura men’s and women’s while students at oth- outs from students in Powell `22 caught up rugby, squash, wom- er schools have been the crowds as well dur- with The Colby Echo to en’s lacrosse, golf, vol- stuck at home or have ing the much needed talk about their event’s leyball, and softball all restricted access to warm Saturday morn- success. held events to honor their training facili- ing and afternoon. “The event was an- their seniors and have ties. Seniors on the field other great success a taste of normalcy in Along with the privi- hockey team were even and all proceeds go to- the wake of cancelled lege to train on cam- given mini succulents wards the team’s spring NCAA competitions. pus came many teams’ to commemorate their training trip, in which Most teams hosted first chance to play years on the team. the athletes are par- intrasquad scrimmag- competitively in their Women’s rugby also tially responsible for es, while others host- new facility. Men’s held a short ceremony funding. Contestants ed specific events. All basketball, volleyball, for their graduating can challenge their were completed with and squash all played seniors, with posters friends to see who can face coverings. on their brand new and a few words from hit more home runs The men’s and wom- courts in the Harold their coach. on the softball field,” en’s cross country Alfond Athletics and The Colby softball Powell said. “This year’s winner of a pair of AirPods, donated by alumni, was Matt Price [`23] of the Colby Al- pine Ski Team. Matt hit 19 home runs!” The event was obvi- ously a great success, with the College fund- ing food trucks nearby Photo courtesy of Alec Chapman for hungry fans and contestants alike to Myriam Skodock `21 wins the ball in the midfield looking to attack. celebrate the success of fall sports without the normalcy of week- to score off kicks until drew large crowds of ly competitions. the last few minutes. supporters, as every- On the other side On the men’s side, one seems both capti- of campus, the men’s playing the traditional vated and shocked by and women’s rugby fifteen-to-a-side for- the brutal and foreign teams held their own mat, they continued sport that has been scrimmages and cel- their “North v. South” so successful at Colby ebrations. The wom- format that they had over the years. Hud- en’s team divided into started last week. This dling together under the creatively-named week’s match was a blankets at incredibly “Horses v. Donkeys,” complete opposite, early hours, fans hol- paying homage to our with mild tempera- lered and screamed for Colby Mules. They tures even the sun com- big-hits and scored- played their intra- ing out for a bit. With points alike. mural game with ten a change in weather The weekend of ath- players on each side, a came a change in play- letics and competition common mix of the es- ing style. Avoiding the were a great success. tablished seven-to-a- brutish charge of for- Although senior ath- side and fifteen-to-a- ward players, followed letes were robbed of side competitions that by turnovers and er- proper celebrations are ordinarily played rors by everyone, the like senior games and in the spring and fall game was played with senior nights, Colby Photo courtesy of Alec Chapman in that order. much more successful students are grateful The game was incred- passing and opportu- to compete as much as ibly close and both nity for breakaways. they can and with loyal Madi Levinge `21 fights through tacklers after a breakaway run towards the try zone. teams were only able Both rugby games fans on the sidelines. Forum Pen to Paper

Want to advertise with The Colby Echo? Are you a writer? A novelist? A poet? Contact: [email protected] A flash fiction author? Submit your writing to The Colby Echo to be featured in our weekly Pen to Paper features column!

SUDOKU We accept all kinds of writing and all subject matter. Length should be 1 3 2 under 1200 words, if possible. Email any and all submissions to 3 5 1 The Colby Echo’s Creative Director Sarah Warner at sewarn21@colby. edu. Pieces can be submitted anony- 1 7 mously, if desired.

1 6 2 9 4 This is your chance to show Colby 9 8 7 your writing chops! 7 2 1 3 3 4 9 8 4 4 9 5 8 2

https://sudoku.com/medium/ Page 8 | The Colby Echo Columns October 29, 2020

Finance Cam in the City Finance-based Jan Plan classes The art of vintage couture

By Cam Woods Lifestyle Columnist It happened slowly and then all at once, like falling in love. There are few things in this My first few purchases were all world that bring me as much joy vintage bags—a Louis Vuitton Pa- as a perfectly constructed out- pillon from 1989, a suede Prada fit—an ensemble that has been purse, a Dior saddle bag—and as I assembled with precision and in- carefully unpackaged my newest tention, with creativity and pas- possessions, each one even more sion, with both simplicity and perfect than the last, I found complexity in mind. myself pitying the fool who dis- I’ve been this way for as long as missed these bags as looking I can remember, probably even tired or lived in. I took one of the earlier. My childhood was filled dark brown straps between my with bed sheets turned into ball right thumb and pointer finger, gowns and fashion shows in the feeling the smooth leather melt living room; my teenage years into my skin as I pulled the strap with shopping sprees on New- through. bury Street and a subscription to I wondered who owned these Vogue. bags before me. I liked to imag- Though as the years went on, I ine that it was an older French became more and more intrigued woman—perhaps named Céline— by notions of newness. I sought with remarkably high cheek- refuge in this season’s collection, bones and silver wisps of hair in that brand’s collaboration, in flying away from under her scarf. the same jacket worn by a Dutch Céline almost certainly smoked a influencer. cigarette for breakfast and hated This began to change last sum- men. She preferred red to white mer, when—amidst my hunt for and did not own a cell phone. the perfect designer handbag—I Céline inspired me to expand wandered into personally un- my second-hand wardrobe. I be- charted fashion territory: the gan frequenting the local thrift world of consignment. stores, though I tended to have I was skeptical at first. Ner- more success online—there are vous. I doubted that any used higher end pieces authenticated item could maintain the stylistic by professionals. integrity of a new one. Would it The deeper I dove into the not appear tired? Lived in? Would world of consigned and vintage it not be wildly out of touch with fashion, that more fascinated I the current trends? These con- became with the sustainable and cerns fell to the back burner as ethical side of it. Photo courtesy of Colby College I began browsing—and then ea- I discovered the significance of gerly scouring—the top consign- this practice on both the environ- By Sam Leathe investigation of global financial ment sites, primarily The Real- ment and various social classes. Finance Columnist markets and their effect on the Real and Vestiaire Collective. Buying used clothing reduces the world’s domestic economies,” I had never experienced any- rate of production in textile fac- Many students interested in per the Colby curriculum search. thing quite like it; scrolling tories and fast-fashion industries the financial world find them- For a student who wants to learn through thousands of breath- that emit high levels of carbon selves studying economics during about markets, specifically, this takingly unique items, each one dioxide and waste large amounts their time at Colby. This course is the class for them. providing a momentary glimpse of water. These same factories of study exposes these students For students who wish to pursue into a different individual’s life; often capitalize on the cheap la- to subjects including micro and a career in the financial indus- a different country’s culture; a bor of BIPOC and marginalized macroeconomics, financial ac- try, specifically in mergers and different period of time. It was individuals. In fact, it is an in- counting, and corporate finance, acquisitions, one class stands out magical and transformative. It dustry built entirely on the backs all of which provide valuable above the rest– JP123: ‘The Art made me feel so small and insig- of these communities. knowledge to them as they seek of the M & A Deal,’ which is be- nificant, so young and naïve. To This is not to say that the fash- entry into the financial job mar- ing taught this January remotely. think that this was all at my fin- ion industry is entirely destruc- ket. Students in this class will learn gertips, an entire world of mean- tive and oppressive as it operates There are, however, students about the execution of business ingful pieces, and I was still con- within a capitalist system, but with similar interests who do not acquisitions while also executing cerned with today’s latest style? rather that we can all be more study economics yet would also a mock merger or acquisition of The sheer absurdity of it made mindful when participating in it. like to take some finance or fi- their own. Students will also hear me laugh. Being a conscious consumer nancial markets classes. This is from experienced profession- And so began my shift to thrift. has never looked so chic. difficult to do for these students, als in the field as guest speakers as most economics classes at Col- throughout the course. by are designed for majors and Lastly, there is one other Jan minors who have completed their Plan class that students interest- prerequisites, not recreational ed in markets or finance should economists. consider: ‘From Idea to IPO,’ list- So, what are these students to ed as JP148 by the registrar. This do? If they cannot add an eco- class takes students on a deep nomics major or minor, must dive into the early years of suc- they learn all of this information cessful and unsuccessful compa- on their own? Are there any other nies while also focusing on the options for them besides 100-lev- competitive advantages that com- el economics courses? panies either have or lack. Stu- In fact, there are several fi- dents in this class will read case nance and market-based classes studies, evaluate real companies, that students can take without and even create mock board pre- an economics major or minor at sentations as their final project. Colby, and some of the most in- As a former student of this class, teresting ones are taught during I recommend it to everyone, es- Jan Plan. pecially those with an interest in The first of these courses is startups, IPOs, or markets in gen- EC117: ‘Introduction to Financial eral. Decision Making.’ This course fo- All of these courses provide cuses on, well, financial decision valuable knowledge regarding fi- making, but specifically personal nance and markets, and they all budgeting, taxes, credit, insur- do so in a unique way. Whether ance, major financial decisions, your interest is personal financ- and investing. For a student who es, global markets, M&A transac- wants to know a bit more about tions, or successful startups go- managing their own finances, ing public, Colby has you covered this is certainly a class to highly this Jan Plan. consider. For additional information on Another course of this nature is these classes, see the Colby cur- EC171: ‘Global Financial Markets.’ riculum search found on the My- This course’s content is described Colby portal. as a “fast-paced and challenging Photo courtesy of Cam Woods COVID-19 update for October 21 to 27

By Sonia Lachter students. Thirteen positive cases have recovered since testing began. News Editor At the green level, programs and activities can happen, indoor spaces have fewer seats, and group sizes are limited (to 50 for official events The College has been at the green level since September 9, meaning that and ten for unofficial student gatherings, both requiring distancing and there are “few identified or contained cases,” symptom surveillance is at masks). the seasonal norm, and compliance with mitigation efforts is very high. The College’s COVID-19 Health Code and Testing Data page now includes As of October 27, 65,833 negative tests, 14 positive cases, and 698 in- data on the active cases in the state of Maine from the Maine Centers for conclusive tests (or 1.1% of the total) have been identified since testing Disease Control (CDC). Students can see the number of cases by county. began. Currently, there is one positive case in isolation and 23 students Kennebec County, where the College is located, has 69 active cases as of are in quarantine, up from 16 in quarantine last week Oct. 26, up from 53 cases as of Oct. 18. The positive cases are made up of four faculty or staff members and ten