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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXV NO. 3 Appleton, Wisconsin Oct. 6, 2017 LI hosts annual Fall Formal: La Pasión de Mexico and the board gives feedback and more ideas,” said Rajbhandari. Rikke Sponheim The fall and spring formals Staff Writer are already successful at bringing ______together a diverse group of stu- To give both international dents, but there are some things to and domestic students a chance think about for future events. For to get off campus and have fun, future formals, “the main thing Lawrence International (LI) is to do even more research and hosted its annual Fall Formal at educate ourselves, as well as coor- Liberty Hall on Friday, Sept 29 dinate with other student group/ from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. This organization to get feedback and year’s theme was La Pasión de ideas,” said Rajbhandari. Mexico. The formal had music “The goal is to provide an provided by DJ De Andre King, as opportunity for students to go well as food and drinks catered by off campus and to build comrad- Liberty Hall. ery amongst students,” stated In past years, tickets have Rajbhandari. The LI board works been sold as a way to fundraise to enforce standards, such as mak- for LI events and activities, but ing sure no one wears culturally this year they were free due to appropriated clothing, so that this Lawrence University Community can continue being a fun event for Council (LUCC) legislation passed everyone involved. last spring. However, LI was still “Our events are open to able to fundraise for victims everyone who wishes to partici- of the recent hurricanes in the pate,” said Rajbhandari. There Caribbean and the earthquake in The Fall Formal was held at Liberty Hall this year. are many Lawrence International Mexico. There was a collection Photo by David Baldwin events to come which are aimed box at the formal and fifty cents Both the fundraiser and the compared to past formals,” said culture that at one or two of the at bringing together both interna- of each drink bought went to the formal were a success. Tickets Lawrence International President board members are familiar with. tional and domestic students for a fundraiser. The money will be for the formal were sold out by and junior Binita Rajbhandari. There are two main event coordi- good time. equally split between the fund- Thursday. “I think every formal LI has two formals, one in nators who organize food, decora- raiser for the Caribbean being run is unique in its own way and the fall and one in the spring. tions and other things that go into by senior Ashley Phillips and the is always a success. I must say The board of LI makes this hap- making the formal happen. “They fundraiser being run by Alianza. we had more people this year pen by picking a theme from a usually share all their planning Controversial group continues to seek LUCC recognition Celeste Hall event did not include a neutral ees were given a blanket trigger objective and scientific thinking. secretary of Black Student Union For The Lawrentian moderator, which some say could warning and were asked not to One slide from Friday’s presenta- (BSU). “We held a safe space for ______have provided structure for the reveal what any one particular tion included a quote from SFT’s POC freshman in the Diversity Promising an opportunity for discussion. person said in discussion, as the “Statement of Purpose”: “For the Center at the beginning of the “rational, objective inquiry”, the In a tense hearing last year meetings are intended to be a safe purposes of the club, ‘objective’ year. A lot of them have heard group Students for Free Thought held after the forum, LUCC denied space. information is information that about SFT, but weren’t here last (SFT) had their first meeting of recognition for SFT for several Finally came the screen- exists independent of one’s per- year and don’t have any context. the new school year on Friday. reasons, including a “broad and ing, a debate between psycholo- sonal feelings, and which could We wanted to give them an oppor- After a succinct informational contradictory mission state- gists Steven Pinker and Elizabeth be ascertained and proven correct tunity to ask questions about presentation, co-founders senior ment” and “a decision to keep Spelke, on whether males and through empirical observation or what SFT is and how to cope with Simon Laird and sophomore Chris its membership anonymous”. females have the same biological through logic. With purely objec- that.” For many Lawrentians, the Wand screened a debate from The official statement, provided capacities for math and science. tive information, there can be no matter of whether or not SFT is 2005 between two Harvard pro- by junior Jazleen Galvez of LUCC, The two-hour long video was cut disagreement without error.” officially recognized by LUCC is fessors. The group is attempting also says that Students For Free down by an hour and disruptions Given this statement, it still less important than the knowl- to achieve recognition from the Thought failed to follow certain were prohibited. The congregation remains unclear as to why SFT edge that there are people in the Lawrence University Community LUCC recommendations such as watched in respectful silence as chose to screen the documentary community with deeply ingrained, Council (LUCC) for the second “collaboration with other groups”, the two Harvard associates on the Can We Take a Joke, which fea- potentially dangerous bigotry. year in a row. “campus outreach to find new and screen presented their arguments tures not scientists or academics, Technically, there is no SFT has always been contro- inclusive membership” and “find- in a scientific manner. Afterwards, but comedians. They were also way for LUCC to stop unrecog- versial, but became infamous when ing a neutral moderator”. the meeting concluded with no unwilling to say they would not nized groups from assembling, they held a forum in the Wriston With this in mind, LUCC discussion. A neutral moderator show similar documentaries in as room requests are covered by Auditorium toward the end of last chose to suspend all new group was not included, which Laird and the future. Rather, they are of the the Campus Life office. And as year. The group screened Can We applications this year until they Wand stated they believe will only opinion that new, clearer rules, long as SFT includes the disclaim- Take a Joke, a documentary about could update the legislation be necessary for larger events, not and less people in attendance, will er that meetings are sponsored the rise of “political correctness” regarding on-campus organiza- weekly meetings. prevent clashes from occurring by Laird and Wand, they may at universities against comedians tions. “The update was initially Laird and Wand see this term going forward. put up as many posters as they whose material is seen as bigoted motivated by SFT,” said LUCC pres- as a “new year” for SFT. “We’ve Some see these changes as like in campus buildings. LUCC in some way. For many, it was a ident and senior Lewis Berger, met all the recommendations,” superficial, and do not alter what President Lewis Berger had this crude reminder of the discrimina- “but also because this is legisla- said Laird, “so we’re reapplying.” they believe the group to be at to say to those who feel uncom- tion they face in their daily lives. tion that hasn’t been changed in They say there are about 16 mem- its core: a haven for those who fortable about certain student Dozens of students attended the over twenty years. We’re review- bers of the group on Facebook. harbor alt-right and other radical organizations: “Hold LUCC and forum to protest both the docu- ing everything right now, which SFT has also reached out to the right-wing views. Belief systems the administration accountable,” mentary and the existence of the we want to start doing every year Committee on Diversity Affairs were brought into high-relief at said Berger. “Just because we SFT itself. The event quickly dis- from now on.” (CODA), but admit there are no Lawrence when, only a few weeks don’t have an answer now, doesn’t solved into a toxic tirade of insults Including Laird and Wand, concrete plans to collaborate in ago, a student in Hiett reported mean we can’t find a way to better and abuse. there were only a dozen odd the immediate future. that a swastika had been written keep students safe.” Many blame SFT for choos- people in last week’s meeting in The group has even prom- on their door sign without their ing a documentary they believe Briggs. Most were representatives ised a new, more detailed mission knowledge or consent. was bound to be painful for a of LUCC or the Lawrentian. The statement, which is said to empha- “I think there’s a lot of ten- large portion of Lawrentians. The mood was subdued. The attend- size SFT’s dedication to rational, sion,” said junior Shauna Simmons,

Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Would you boycott “The Lawrence Passion “How could this Grab your bags. the NFL? Project: Keira Jett” ImprovisationaLU happen?” PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 9 PAGE 11 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS Oct. 6, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Talk gives history of WWII “Victory Bikes” Stephanie Meyer Victory Bike” by the government “really depressed economists who For The Lawrentian and media and all other civilian were worried that the war would World News ______bicycles halted production. Riding last for 15 years.” Because of this On Thursday, Sept. 28, James a bicycle during WWII gave people cautious prediction, the econo- Longhurst returned to Lawrence pride—they were doing their part mists made nervous assumptions Compiled by Dannielle Konz to give a talk about cycling, the for the war. Leon Henderson, the and thought that all production of history of bicycles and what we head of the United States’ Office cars and bikes should halt as to not Spain can learn from this history to of Price Administration, even did waste any of the resources. The In Catalonia on Sunday, Oct. 1, almost 900 people were hurt as help resolve the challenges we a photoshoot on a Victory Bike result was a massive reduction authorities attempted to stop a controversial independence refer- face today. At his home school, prototype with his secretary, who in the promised and publicized the University of Wisconsin- sat in the front basket. The United program, that was never revealed endum from going forward. Voters showed overwhelming support LaCrosse, Longhurst is a profes- States government planned to or explained to the American for a secession from Spain, but Spain’s top court banned the vote. sor of history and a coordinator release more than 750,000 of public. This means that the bike Officers from the national police and Civil Guard confiscated ballot of a program in public and policy these Victory Bikes and used such remained a positive wartime sym- papers and boxes at several polling stations. However, more than history. Professor Longhurst is publicity stunts to promote bicy- bol, and “uplifting” media pieces 2.2 million people were reported to have voted and just under 90% also a cycling advocate involved cling for adults. continued to be done about hard- were in favor of independence. Spain’s justice minister has warned in the LaCrosse Labor Day Bike “Before the night is done,” working Americans riding their that any declaration of independence could lead to Article 155 of Festival and recently was named said Longhurst, “ I would like to bikes to and from work. However, the constitution being put into effect, which says that the national the “Advocate of the Year” by explain to you why I have stopped Americans who bought into this government can intervene in the autonomous region. the Wisconsin Bike Federation. calling it the Victory Bike, and idea unknowingly did not have The lecture was made possible started calling it the Defeat Bike.” the full support from the United Syria through the Barbara Gray Spoerl Longhurst started calling the States government. By 1944 the Several policemen and civilians have been killed in a suicide bomb Lectures in Science and Society, government sanctioned bike the United States halted all civilian attack in Damascus on Monday, Oct. 2. Two assailants entered a which are meant to promote dis- “Defeat Bike” because releasing bicycle production, which includ- cussion and understanding of sci- those 750,000 bikes never hap- ed Victory Bike production. police station in the central Midan district. One blew himself up entific and social issues. pened. While the actual release of This means that in the 20th in the main entrance while another detonated the explosives after This lecture aimed to explain the bikes never happened, the so century there was a choice made being shot by officers on the first floor. No immediate claim has the “Victory Bike” in World War called “Victory Bikes,” became to that killed the bike industry and been made for the bombings, which was the first of an attack like II, and how we as a society can define the “cheerful idea of war- eliminated sustainable adult this in Damascus since July. learn from this to shape policy time sacrifice,” said Longhurst. transportation. Longhurst says in order to promote a more sus- “And this number, 750,000, that we can learn from this expe- France tainable environment. In World became the story that historians rience. “Just as the decisions in A man stabbed two women to death in a train station in Marseille War II, America’s supply of rubber have told ever since.” Longhurst our past constrain us, the deci- on Sunday, Oct. 1. The attacker stabbed one woman numerous and metal were greatly reduced, explains that this is where his new sion made then we cannot go times with a 20-centimeter knife, fled, then returned to kill the and the United States govern- research comes in and debunks back to,” said Longhurst. “We are second woman. The man, known to be on hard drugs at the time ment found it necessary to ration this popular belief. In the National the future’s past. The decisions of the attack, was shot dead by police at the scene. The attacker not only these materials, but also Archives in Washington D.C., there we make here provide oppor- was later found to have seven registered identities used between those such as gas, which automo- are collections of records from tunities or constrains us. What 2005 and 2017. This incident is currently being treated as a terror biles relied on. To display how the Office of Price Administration we do now reshapes the city of attack, and the assailant is being investigated for connections to serious the U.S. government was that no one has ever looked at the future. So let’s get out there about conserving their resources, before. In them he found that in and build the city that we want.” established terrorist organizations. Longhurst presented his audience 1943, reports of bicycles showed Longhurst has hope: already, with Canada with a popular 1940’s propaganda that the number of bicycles built, the uprising of bicycle activists, A suspect has been arrested in a possible act of terrorism on poster which promoted car-ride whether for military or civilian and after personally biking in cit- Saturday, Sept. 30, in Edmonton, Canada. A man driving a car with sharing, and read “When you ride use, amounted to only 95,000. ies and towns across the United an ISIS flag on the dashboard rammed into a police barricade alone, you ride with Hitler.” The highest point of production States, he sees that more cities are where an officer was directing traffic outside a football game One of the ways the United was less than ten percent of what now slowly being designed more Saturday evening. The driver sent the officer flying, then exited the States decided to support con- was promised. The reason why for bike commuting. Longhurst vehicle and stabbed the officer several times. The officer’s injuries servation efforts was to design a the bicycles did not get produced? cites Pennsylvania, Kentucky, lightweight bicycle that included Government bureaucracy. While Tennessee, Louisiana and Virginia were, however, non-life-threatening. The suspect then left the only the bare essentials, contained the Office of Price Administration as examples, as they are states scene on foot and was later pulled over in a U-Haul at a checkpoint limited metal and rubber content, actively argued for the increase in where cycling has had more than leading out of the city. After being asked to see his license, the and was advertised for adult use. bicycle production, another more a 100 percent increase in recent suspect fled the checkpoint in the vehicle, pursued by police, and This was a game changer because powerful government division, years. deliberately hit four pedestrians in a crosswalk. During the chase, by this time, bicycles had not the War Production Board, put a the suspect’s vehicle flipped and officers were able to arrest him. been associated with adult use halt to these Victory Bikes. The since the early 1900’s. This very War Production Board was made basic bike model was labeled “The up by people who Longhurst calls Guest professor lectures on historical erasure of women’s poetry Zoe Adler years [of] 1830 to 1890 occurred of the nineteenth century are For The Lawrentian in gift books, annuals, monthly, both everywhere and nowhere, ______weekly and daily periodicals, mis- because while they wrote prolifi- After Dr. Alexandra Socarides cellaneous collections of prose cally during their time, much of published her book “Dickinson and poetry that predated formal their works are forgotten or not Unbound: Paper, Process, Poetics,” anthologies, friendship albums, easily understandable. she found herself asking a ques- pamphlets, commonplace books, However, argued Socarides, tion that she’d wondered about broadsides, scrapbooks, school some of these woman poets still since her undergrad but hadn’t publications and epistolary corre- march on in today’s society, albeit had the ability to answer. spondences,” Socarides said. “This anonymously, which is where the “Why is Emily Dickinson the widely circulated poetry was focus of her talk lay. only female American poet of the diverse in mode, form and inten- Poems including “Mary Had A nineteenth century that we know tion. Women wrote historical, Little Lamb” were written by nine- today?” Socarides asked during elegiac, epic, dramatic, humorous, teenth century woman poets, but, her talk on Friday, Sept 29 enti- didactic, romantic, autobiographi- through the passing of time, these tled, “Their Words Are Marching cal, descriptive, satirical, periodic poets’ names were detached from On: Nineteenth Century American and emotional verse.” their works. Women’s Poetry in the Twenty- Socarides made sure every- Socarides zeroed in on three Many students and faculty members attended the talk which took place in Main Hall. first Century.” one understood that Dickinson such poems—“Battle Hymn Photo by Allegra Taylor Socarides, an associate pro- was not the only female American of the Republic,” by Julia Ward fessor and department chair in poet of the nineteenth century. Howe, “America the Beautiful,” that twentieth and twenty-first mous ways that exposes for us the the English department at the Despite that, most of these other by Katherine Lee Bates, and “The century readers came to expect terms by which we might rethink University of Missouri, asked this poets and poems disappeared as New Colossus,” by Emma Lazarus from nineteenth century women’s how and why we go about recov- question in writing her recently time passed on and sexism isn’t to demonstrate her point that poetry.” ering what’s lost.” completed book, “Everywhere the only reason. the words of nineteenth-century On the flipside, she argued, Socarides ended her speech and Nowhere: Nineteenth Century “The other explanation American woman poets are still the mass appeal of these poems by talking about the truth that the American Women’s Poetry and describes this erasure as the being spoken and sung today. was contingent on the estrange- erasure these woman poets faced the Problem of Literary History.” result of a one-two punch begin- She argued that these poems ment of their authors. was truly inevitable. Her book tackles both ning with modernism’s privileging were, from the day of their incep- “All of this is not to say that “How we tell this story is a the everywhere-ness and the of an experimental poetics over tion, destined to lose their authors. what we need to do is to cover the complicated question because if nowhere-ness of the many female the sentimental, historical and “In some ways, this estrange- women up,” Socarides said. “In you take my argument to heart, writers from the nineteenth cen- formal poetics of the earlier peri- ment of text from author was an fact, it’s the story of their historical what becomes curious is not that tury. And, one thing she made od,” Socarides explained. “Here utterly natural occurrence, for the obscurity, of their simultaneous these women poets in the face of abundantly clear was that there the problem lies with later recep- poems themselves did not project everywhere-ness and nowhere- their texts’ popularity have been was plenty of woman writers dur- tion and the inability of readers some speaking ‘I’ who asks to be ness, of the ways in which their forgotten,” Socarides said, “but ing that time. decades out to know how to read retained,” Socarides said. “They poems have contributed signifi- that we would expect anything “The circulation of the poetry of an earlier time.” did not, in other words, deliver cantly to the constitution of the other than this story of historical women’s poetry across those Because of this, female poets up the kind of lyric subjectivity western world in utterly anony- obscurity told three times over.” Oct. 6, 2017 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

Considerations on Croissants: Kaplan’s Café Article courtesy of Isaac Yeller of Respectful and Tasteful Satire (RATS) On Thursday, Sept. 28 of the mounted the many order slips in to steady myself. My next bite two-thousand-seventeenth year front of her with notable expedi- only exasperated my symptoms; of Earth’s common era I went ence. Stanley proceeded to open the flavors I was feeling were not through a metamorphosis— the glistening case of confections; bound merely to taste, but instead not only of man, but of pastry. clutching a pair of glossy chrome encompassed touch, sound, sight In deciding where this season of tongs, he delicately approached and smell. The butter leaked into “Considerations on Croissants” the croissant: plump and supple, my throat and onto my mouth, Lawrentian Gothic would lead me in the coming yearning to be consumed. His flowing throughout my being. My months, I found myself deflated, wrist flicked quickly and the deed teeth tore into its tender under- “Student for Hire” sunken like a cake deprived of was done. My nourishment was on belly. I felt its warmth emanating baking soda. My morning start- a one-way street to chomp-town. on my tongue as the marriage of ed as many mornings do—with As he passed me the croissant, flavors consummated their love main basement, and head past the a trip to Lawrence University’s our eyes met, his mien speaking in my mouth. After what seemed Claire Zimmerman RLA desk. It’s there that you real- own Kaplan’s Café. This establish- sonnets. I soon sat in a booth many minutes, I emerged from my Variety Editor ize that there are dozens of blank ment has graced Appleton since all my own, grasping what was ecstasy as a child would from the ______Bon Appétit applications waiting the Warch Campus Center’s incep- dear to me. I began my breakfast womb of its mother. This croissant After successfully trekking to for you. “Apply today!” They say. tion but has since been taken for with a gulp of Sue’s sweet nectar. has eternally changed not only my the local Target, you realize that “You won’t regret it!” They say. “Go granted, becoming just a part She had done it again. Absolutely weekly column, but my life. I have - to your interview!” They say. A pit of the routine, bereft of vital- sublime flavors of oxidized choco- never felt this way about anyone perately want to stock your room forms in your stomach as you are ity and among the walking dead late danced across my tongue. I or anything, and this croissant withyou aremac flat and out cheese, broke. onesies You desand overcome with dread. Should you of Appleton’s decaying dough retrieved the pastry from its bag now leads me on a new existential a slew of board games. You know, go to your interview? scene. As I entered the joint and and unearthed my notebook to path. I look forward to exploring the college essentials. You shud- exchanged niceties, I could tell document what I had foreseen what this new world has to offer, der to remember breaking into a cheese your heart desires, and you today was different. I ordered my to be a historic juncture in time. and I am excited to share with cold sweat and the clerk releasing decideYour to mindkeep flits moving. to the Themac andsky usual—the Parisian Breakfast. Upon my first bite, I was met with you what I find in next week’s a pack of dogs on you upon real- becomes darker as you approach My coffee was handed to me in a an uncontrollable quivering in my installment of “Considerations on izing you couldn’t afford your new Warch. Tornado sirens start to timely fashion as Sue easily sur- abdomen. I began to rock, unable Croissants.” minion backpack. After that em- blare. Is it a Saturday? You shake it barrassing encounter, you decide off and go to your interview loca- that it can never happen again. tion. You knock on the door and it That’s when you begin to search creaks open. No one is there, but for an on-campus job at Lawrence you step inside anyway. The door University. closes on its own. A single light il- luminates a table in the center of the school’s work website, LU- the room. On the table is a sticky works.Your After first all, thought listings is tofor check stu- note that reads: “help.” dent jobs should be there, right? On your way out, someone opens the door for you in a very yourself faced with only one op- Midwestern fashion. They seemed tion.You log Bon into Appétit your account is the only and findlist- to know you were coming and ing. It’s been a few weeks since are grinning madly at you. “Go to school started. While there may have been jobs available earlier, it you. “The Psychology Department was also a mad dash to apply, re- isBriggs looking third to floor,”hire.” How they croondid they at sulting in horrible swarms around know exactly what you wanted? the mail room, info desk and circu- Despite their unsettling omni- lation desk. You had felt at peace science, you decide to go to Briggs anyway. woes have driven you to partake inthen, the butinsanity your of current the job financial search. sign on the door of a room labeled Bon Appétit is the only option. You “the Onbatcave.” the third On floor, the sign there is is writ one- feel wary of the offer, but submit ten: “jobs.” You run your id card your resume anyways. If it’s the over the scanner and you hear a only option, you might as well take click. You enter the room and are it. After all, you’ve learned that enveloped by its darkness. there is no possible way to escape The next thing you know, you College Avenue. Unless someone are outside of the room again. You is hiring off campus, you’re stuck feel light headed and you cannot with LU-works’ limited college of- recall what the job was or what ferings. Unfortunate. you did. Was there even an inter- - view? You look down in your hand sion in Colman Hall. You look at your Youphone finish and yourrealize study your sesin- Good job. terview is going to happen soon. and find $7.25. You earned that. You head up the stairs from the 4 SPORTS Oct. 6, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Today’s Hot Take: Boycotting the NFL Tyrone Stallworth out the NFL did as well. On Sept dence that during the summer of finds courage to kneel today. But I agree with Kaepernick’s stance, Staff Writer 16, 2016, the protest reached high 2017, Kaepernick got maybe three the real power comes from you and I feel shame when I hear our ______school football and by Sept 20, workouts with teams, while even deciding to not watch,” says rap- President’s words on the issue. The question surrounding 2016, former Seahawks running poor quarterback Jay Cutler got per J. Cole, Sept 24, 2017. Before That being said, I love the sport of the NFL and the sports world back Marshawn Lynch supported dragged out of retirement to play President Trump’s statement football too much to boycott the since August 26, 2016, has been Kaepernick and his protest on football. To make matters worse, on Sept 24, the question was to NFL. But, if you are thinking about this: to kneel or not to kneel? Conan. Toss in a few player inter- President Donald Trump,made kneel or not to kneel. Now the boycotting the NFL I suggest that If you were wondering, this has views and watch a few hours of sure the world knows how he feels question is: to watch or not to you consider the following ques- everything to do with the pro- Sports Center and the conversa- about the protest. In Huntsville, watch? People all across the U.S. tions. Is this protest worth the testing of the national anthem by tion is started. Overall, the protest AL on Sept 23, 2017, President are boycotting the NFL. Not only effort? If enough people join this 49er’s player Colin Kaepernick. was successful in doing its job in Trump said he hoped NFL play- are individual people not watch- protest, will it be enough to spark Kaepernick’s reason for choos- starting the conversation about ers who knelt during the national ing the NFL, but some businesses change? To what extent will we let ing to sit during the national the very thing the flag represents, anthem would lose their jobs. The such as sports bars are refusing President Trump dictate how we anthem was to bring attention to which is to protect the rights of all President of the United States of to play NFL games on their televi- live our lives? the oppression against people of Americans. America is openly trying to deny sions. The hurdle that this pro- color and police brutality. A week Unfortunately, Kaepernick NFL players of their first amend- test has to overcame is that the later, Eric Reid, who is a teammate became a martyr in the pro- ment right to freedom of speech. NFL is a billion dollar industry of Kaepernick, joined in on the cess—he is now blacklisted from Is the President’s job not to pro- that is ingrained in the culture protest. Eric Reid was not the only the NFL. While the NFL owners tect the constitutional rights of of the United States. To put it NFL player to join in on this pro- will never say they blacklisted ALL Americans? simply, the NFL is not going any- test; a few other players through- Kaepernick, there is no coinci- “God bless every player that where anytime soon. Personally, Vikings looking to bounce back after loss Molly Doruska Deandre Wright broke free for a Joshua McKenzie bolted 60 yards the game and lost. of 40 yards and a longest punt Staff Writer 58-yard touchdown run putting for the touchdown. Monmouth On that day, Lawrence was of 50-yards. He won Midwest ______the Fighting Scots up 7-0 just 23 kept pouring it on, expanding held to 49 yards of total offense. Conference Special Teams Player The Lawrence University seconds into the game. Lawrence their lead to 31-0 on a 36-yard Freshman D’Andre Weaver of the week for his effort in the football team traveled down to would go three-and-out on their touchdown pass from Nelson to was the Vikings leading rusher game. Rothbauer was able to Monmouth, Illinois on Saturday first possession and have to punt. wide receiver Nathan Graham. with five carries for 20 yards. pin Monmouth within their own September 30th for a game Monmouth added to their lead Sophomore Terrell Myers inter- Sophomore Philip Santiago went 20-yard line four times in the against the Monmouth College on their next possession with a cepted a Monmouth with 1:57 left 2-8 passing for a total of 13 yards. game while only recording one Fighting Scots. This game marked 27-yard field goal making the in the second quarter to prevent The Lawrence offense was only touchback. the 1,000th game in Lawrence score 10-0. The rest of the first the Fighting Scots from adding able to reach Monmouth territory With the loss, Lawrence football history. The Vikings were quarter would remain scoreless. even more to their lead before the once during the game. dropped to 1-3 on the season. The looking to bounce back after their On the opening drive of the end of the half. On the defensive side, things Vikings will look to bounce back 47-27 loss to Lake Forest the week second quarter, Monmouth added In the second half, the were not much better as the from the tough game next week before. Monmouth looked to be a another touchdown on a 35-yard Vikings did not fare much bet- Vikings gave up 511 yards of total when they travel to University of tough opponent for the Vikings, touchdown pass from quarterback ter on offense, but the defense offense to Monmouth; however, Chicago on Saturday October 7th having beaten Macalester College Hayden Nelson to wide receiv- only allowed one more Monmouth Myers played a good game leading for a 1pm game. This game will be 26-0 in their last game. er Wesley Anderson expanding score. At the 11:25 mark in the the team with seven tackles, an the first game in North Division Monmouth (2-1) wasted little their lead to 17-0. Monmouth’s third quarter, Monmouth’s interception, and two pass break- Midwest Conference play for the time to get on the scoreboard. second drive of the quarter also 33-yard field goal was good, mak- ups. Lawrence punter, senior Vikings. On the first play from scrim- ended in the end zone to make ing the score 34-0. The Vikings Dan Rothbauer was busy punting mage, Monmouth running back the score 24-0 as quarterback were unable to score any points in 13 times with an average punt Blast from the Past By Teddy Kortenhof

Chase for Greek Athletic Honors to Begin Next Week

With but three minor chang- Alpha. In the second round, or The complete program for the emblem. ously opening athletics to a broad- es in the schedule for the year, semi-finals, the winners of the Psi the year has been worked out and Today’s Take er section of campus. the 1927-28 interfraternity Chi Theta match will take on the will be announced in a few days. Athletics at Lawrence have a Today, inter-greek athletics sports program will get under victors in the Phi Tau-Beta tus- The schedule will include, besides long history. Like most colleges, have been replaced by intramu- way next week. Tennis, last year sle, while the SigEp Delta Sig win- tennis and horseshoe, basketball, Lawrence fields numerous varsity rals. Intramurals function simi- a spring sport, will be played ners meet the top dog in the D. free throwing, bowling, relay, vol- teams each year. However, var- larly to inter-greek athletics, but this fall, changing places with I. -Phi Kap argument. Following leyball, playground baseball, and sity athletics make up only part of anyone is able to field a team, golf. Baseball will be replaced by these matches the two remaining golf. Points are awarded to the Lawrence Athletics. Non-varsity regardless of greek affiliation. In playground baseball, and a new teams will cross racquets for the fraternities taking the first three athletics also play an important this way, intramurals provide an event will be added in horseshoes. title, while the eliminated teams places in each event and the fra- role in many Lawrentian’s experi- athletic outlet for anyone willing Otherwise the schedule remains will fight it our for third place ternity having the greatest total ences. to form a team. In this way, athlet- intact. points. at the end of the season is award- Inter-greek athletics ics are made available to those Tennis will open the year’s Horseshoes will start October ed the “Supremacy Cup”, a large have been one of the non-varsity on campus who want to play a hostilities Friday, October 14, 24, and will be run off in the same loving cup, emblematic of Greek athletic opportunities afforded sport, but not make the same when the first round matches manner as tennis, being an elimi- supremacy in athletics. Individual students. Historically, each of the level of commitment as would be will be run off. At a meeting of nation tournament. The draw- trophies are also awarded to first fraternities on campus would required by a varsity sport. the different group managers last ings for the first round matches place teams in the various events. field teams each term for vari- At Lawrence, it is often easy week pairings were made, and are: Phi Kaps vs. Delta Sigs, Delta This interfraternity compe- ous sports which would compete to leave athletics to the jocks, and everything is in readiness for Iotas vs. Phi Taus, Betas vs. Theta tition was initiated by Athletic for the Fraternity Supremacy cup. in doing so miss out on oppor- the season’s inaugural. The pair- Phi, Psi Chis vs. Sig Eps, with the Director Denny two years ago, in This article details the schedule tunities like intramural athletics. ings for the first round are as fol- winners of the first and second conjunction with his all campus for interfraternity competition in Despite this, athletics are avail- lows: Psi Chi Omega vs. Theta Phi. matches and the third and fourth sports program, and two cups the fall of 1927. This served as a able to everyone on campus, and Phi Kappa Tau vs. Beta Sigma Phi, meeting respectively, the two have been awarded. Last year the fun and constructive way for the can benefit everyone Sigma Phi Epsilon vs. Delta Sigma remaining teams to decide the trophy was won by Delta Iota, and Greek organizations to continue Tau, Delta Iota vs. Phi Kappa title of barnyard golf champions. in 1926 Phi Kappa Alpha captured their rivalries, while simultane- Tennis Update Michele Haeberlin conference games this upcom- Holsen said, “The matches this put in their best effort and leave Conference Championship in Staff Writer ing Sunday. Last Wednesday, weekend against Cornell and everything they can on the court!” Madison on Oct. 14 and 15. Make ______they went against UW-Oshkosh Grinnell are traditionally some of This upcoming Sunday sure to cheer on our women’s Lawrence University’s Lady in a nonconference match which the most challenging matches we is sure to be a tough game, as tennis team this weekend as they Vikings have been fighting hard left Lawrence trailing 1-8. But, play the whole season. They are the Vikings go against Grinnell face their last conference matches on the tennis courts this season, the lone winner, senior Lindsay both teams with a strong lineup of College at 9 a.m. and then Cornell before the conference champion- with an overall score of 6-9 and Holsen, held out 6-1 and 6-3 in players in all positions. Regardless College at 1:30 p.m. These last two ships! many strong comebacks after her singles match and won the of the outcome, I am excited to conference matches will deter- droughts of losses. They are wrap- game, adding to her 10-1 win- see what the team can accomplish mine the standings for colleges as ping up the season with two more ning streak in her last 11 matches! this year and I know everyone will they then proceed to the Midwest Oct. 6, 2017 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Athlete of the Week by Sarah Grubbe Nicholas Jatta

Freshman Nicholas Jatta recently received Midwest Conference player STANDINGS of the week honors. The rookie out of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin has started his bright soccer career of with a bang. Jatta broke a school- FOOTBALL record four assists in Lawrence’s 4-0 victory over Lakeland University TEAM MWC OVR on Sept. 1 at the Banta Bowl. North Macalester 0-0 2-2 Sarah Grubbe (SG): You hit the ground running this season with your record breaking four assists in the first game. What about your career St. Norbert 0-0 2-2 that has brought you to and prepared you for this team? U. Chicago 0-0 2-2 Lawrence 0-0 1-3 Nicholas Jatta (NJ): Ever since I was a child, going outside to play Ripon 0-0 1-3 meant going outside to play soccer. From there to here, the people Beloit 0-0 0-4 that I’ve met in soccer have been what has made it so special to me. South My coaches and teammates go above and beyond to support me—it’s Lake Forest 0-0 4-0 a really good feeling to know that they’re personally invested in me. Knox 0-0 3-1 We all have friends in each other and a loss is taken in stride when Monmouth 0-0 3-1 you’re on the field for each other. You never know what can happen in a game; my career could be over tomorrow and that’s why I focus so Cornell 0-0 2-2 heavily on my academics, but soccer is much more than that. Grinnell 0-0 1-3 Illinois 0-0 1-3 SG: With a lack of subs in the past few games have you made any WOMEN’S SOCCER adjustments in practice? TEAM MWC OVR St. Norbert 3-0 7-4 NJ: Our coaches have made adjustments to the drills to attack more Grinnell 3-0 6-4 specific weak spots in our playing but we all know that improvement Knox 3-0 7-5 is mostly up to the individual. That focus is what builds the team up Lake Forest 2-1 4-7 and makes us able to focus on how we attack as a unit. Monmouth 2-2 7-5 SG: You’ve been playing for as long as you can remember, what is it Ripon 1-2 7-3 about soccer that keeps you coming back to the field? Illinois 1-2 3-9 Cornell 1-3 2-10 Photo by Emei Thompson NJ: Moving so much as I grew up taught me the value of having the Beloit 0-3 3-7 same soccer field wherever I go. You can be a new person in a new play with people, the easier the game becomes because you learn how Lawrence 0-3 1-9 country and you always have a way to make friends. I also love to play to interact with the styles of each player. MEN’S SOCCER with my brother. We’re in sync meaning that a look or maybe even TEAM MWC OVR nothing at all can help him to anticipate my moves. The longer you Knox 3-0 8-2-3 St. Norbert 3-0 8-3-1 Lake Forest 3-0 6-4-1 Grinnell 3-1 5-6-1 Cornell 2-2 4-6-1 Illinois 1-2 6-6 Monmouth 1-2 2-8 LET’S GO, LAWRENCE! Beloit 0-3 3-7 Ripon 0-3 2-9-1 Lawrence 0-3 1-8 VOLLEYBALL TEAM MWC OVR Cornell 3-0 15-5 Sports in Lake Forest 1-0 8-9 Ripon 1-0 6-12 Illinois 1-1 7-10 Lawrence 1-1 6-12 Photos Monmouth 1-1 6-12 St. Norbert 1-1 4-13 Grinnell 1-2 11-5 Intramural Leagues in Full Swing Beloit 0-1 5-11 Knox 0-3 9-11 Photos by Victor Nguyen WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM MWC OVR Grinnell 6-0 8-1 St Norbert 6-1 10-3 Lake Forest 5-1 11-1 Cornell 4-2 5-5 Lawrence 4-3 6-9 Knox 4-3 5-8 Monmouth 2-5 3-11 Illinois 1-6 4-8 Ripon 1-6 3-14 Beloit 0-6 0-12

Freshman Tillie Teske returning the serve. Sophomore Connor Maloney hits a spike.

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online! www.lawrentian.com /Lawrentian @The_Lawrentian 6 FEATURES Oct. 6, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN The Lawrence Passion Project: Kiera Jett

basis of their identity has led her to take “I’m finding that there are actually millions who maybe know better or think better, but action on these kinds of issues in the of Black art song composers. I actually can’t are still silent. This strains the relationship Katie Mueller Conservatory. Jett stated, “My whole thing think of one Black composer who I learned between students and faculty. I hope that Staff Writer has become looking at the institution of about in a class. Doing this research has led PEDAL can help to repair these relation- ______the Conservatory, and understanding that me to figure out how many Black American ships and prevent future unsafe situations What does it mean to be engaged, to be it’s made from a history of white European composers there have been and that their for students from happening.” empathetic and to strive for understanding culture. And it is continually uplifting and work is amazing—we just don’t talk about Jett hopes that PEDAL can actively at Lawrence University? What does fulfill- upholding that institution. This means that it.” work to encourage students to think criti- ment at Lawrence University look like, and anyone who isn’t a white, cis-gender, het- As Jett is working on putting it all cally about music. She stated, “We want to more importantly, what does it look like erosexual man who is able, mentally and together, analyzing and sharing this proj- encourage students to ask questions like, in action? This column strives to ask these physically, and who has a little bit of money ect, she has also used her passions to help ‘Why is the only music we study written questions and search for answers by having is not represented.” form and establish the ever-important and by old, white men?’ And that they’re prac- conversations with seniors working on their This has led Jett to strive to create rep- essential organization at the Conservatory, ticed in asking these big questions and Senior Experience Projects here at Lawrence resentation and conversation here at the Performers Enhancing Diversity at using music for more exciting things than on how they are using their studies and pas- Conservatory. One way she is doing this is Lawrence (PEDAL). While the club was performing and hour of Bach, Beethoven or sions as tools to create. by putting together a set of art songs writ- formed last year, it is beginning to solid- Brahms. I feel really strongly about using ten by Black women composers and under- ify its role this year. “So few people last music as tool for cultural change. We want It can be easy for a student enrolled standing how poetry plays into their work. year were realizing how urgent issues on students to be learning that kind of power, in classes at the Conservatory of Music to Right now, Jett is in the stage of analyz- campus and in general were. Even after in addition to augmented sixth chords.” become bored or even unaware of just how ing and assessing the language these poets the election, there wasn’t a great sense of When asked where she finds the most powerful music can be. Music can function use in their work. Jett stated, “I’m taking urgency. Because the world is just burning fulfillment Jett stated, “My family. Both of as a tool that can unite, but it can also func- some poems by a couple Black women down around us, students are now feeling my younger brothers are musicians. I love tion as a tool that can divide. Senior Vocal from the nineteenth century, poets like that the issues PEDAL is advocating for are having conversations about music with Performance and Gender Studies double Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Sarah Forten relevant. A lot of people came to the first them and seeing their minds open to new degree Keira Jett has worked hard to keep and Sarah Mapps Douglas, and sending the meeting this year to talk about their experi- information. They’re also being taught this mentality as a foundation to her stud- poems I select to Lecturer of Music Evan ences and to get in touch with the ideas of that Bach, Beethoven and Brahms are all ies, and to never take for granted the power Williams, who I’m commissioning to cre- students who have had difficult or negative there is, so they are also seeing that white music gives us to communicate songs of ate a set of three or four pieces. And then experiences in the Con. supremacy is everywhere. Seeing them growth and understanding. I’m going to pick other Black composers She continued on this, saying, “We got grow and become socially aware and social- Jett has found great fulfillment in pur- who have written art songs for mezzos or a feel for the scope of things and now the ly equipped to have difficult conversation in suing studies in both music and gender. baritones and with all that I am creating a PEDAL board is going to meet with a faculty music and outside of music is my greatest Both of these areas of study pique her program recital to tour locally.” inclusivity team to coordinate program- joy. It’s not always easy, but it’s my greatest interest as they are surrounded in nuance Jett has taken great interest in the ming and to figure out what we can do to joy to talk with them about how they see and complexity. In this vein of thought, Jett subtleness of the language of the poetry really start a cultural shift along with policy the world.” stated, “I am finding that gender studies she is studying. She stated, “When you look and actual syllabus changes at the conser- Jett has truly learned how to use a is super interdisciplinary. And when you at nineteenth century poetry, it rhymes vatory.” combination of her talents and interests to look at musicology, you might think their and it’s strictly metered. It has a song to In the future, Jett hopes PEDAL can engage action and in meaningful conversa- courses would be the opposite, but the it; it feels sentimental and it doesn’t feel be an organization that students can rely tion. She has found fulfillment through the faculty for musicology are very flexible and literary. And because of that, the poetry has on to facilitate difficult conversations and moments she can feel fully connected with open to interdisciplinary ways of thinking been erased. But it actually didn’t serve a improve relationships between students all different types of people. Jett is a fine too. Being able to do both at the same time purpose of being literary, it served many and faculty. Jett stated, “We’ve had some example of a person that is using her time has been very rewarding.” other social purposes.” Additionally, Jett is really unfortunate instances where faculty at Lawrence to work towards discovering Jett’s interest in understanding the also finding the breath of Black composers don’t realize their power to hurt students. her life-purpose and acting on it to make complexity of gender and how individu- to be wider and deeper than she has ever And the compounding problem after those this world a better place. als are marginalized and silenced on the been taught through her learning. She said, instances is the silence among other faculty Lawrence takes steps towards student safety Tashi Haig many [reports] we have.” Barrett’s role is to in reports filed over the years, noting, how- see done. This has been a couple of years in For The Lawrentian step in on issues which require more imme- ever, “The first year, I don’t know that peo- the working, and the mayor has been very ______diate action. “As the Chief Diversity Officer,” ple knew as much about [the reports] and supportive of making sure that anything Many students on campus are all too Barrett said, “of course I have a variety of we hadn’t really finalized the procedures.” that we’ve been requesting, or things that familiar with incidents involving rude cat- responsibilities, but one, of course, is to Once the procedures were more thoroughly we’ve actually sent to the police to look calls or slurs from cars driving by the College provide redress as it relates to discrimina- set up, an announcement was made encour- into and be investigated, is being done very Avenue crosswalks. The Lawrence adminis- tion or instances of bias, even behavior that aging students to make use of this resource. carefully and diligently.” tration, constantly working towards creat- doesn’t quite rise to anything that would Though numbers of reports have indeed The surveillance cameras, installed ing a safer campus, has recently installed break a rule or a gone up, Barrett earlier this term, can help students to “feel security cameras in collaboration with law but is problem- again accounted more safe and comfortable, but we actually the city of Appleton at the crosswalks in atic nonetheless.” for the nature of can [also] track down the more particular response to this continual issue. Blindaur a newly-developed citizens in the community that maybe are The College Avenue security cameras detailed some of the system, saying, “I direct threats,” Blindaur concluded, touch- are an example of a response to an increas- courses of action think that people ing on the emotional, as well as very practi- ingly-thorough initiative to counteract inci- which take place are more aware cal uses of these new additions to campus. dents that are a threat to or directly affect in these instances: and are using them Barrett mentioned that there had been students’ safety or comfort on campus. “In some cases, it’s more, and I think no new bias incident reports, at least in Communication regarding these issues is reaching out to a we’ll have a steady the vicinity of College Avenue, filed since taken seriously and valued by the admin- faculty member 10-12 [reports] the cameras’ installation. While it is to be istration, as indicated by Dean of Diversity because something a month.” While hoped that this is a result of the added and Inclusion Kimberly Barrett’s explana- happened in class clearly an evolving risk of being identified on camera, Barrett tion of the installation. A growing dialogue or was said in class method of track- admitted, “It’s probably too early to tell, around safety made this issue a priority. [which made] a ing bias, the Bias but certainly I hope they continue to have a Barrett stated, “One of the recommenda- student uncomfort- Incident Reports deterrent effect.” tions which came out of our first com- able. Sometimes are a key tool in Any student who is victim of a bias munity conversation on safety was that it’s between two working with the incident or who has witnessed one should we need more high-definition cameras on students, and so City of Appleton not hesitate to report it by simply searching [College Avenue]. I came back and shared we try to mediate to prevent these for “Bias Incident Report” on the Lawrence that with my colleagues, and I think that a conversation. It issues. University homepage, or by finding it under added a sense of urgency to the need that just depends on Being able to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion web- was already there in terms of general safe- what it is. If it’s keep track of inci- page. Once filling out a report, one may ty.” Community conversations on safety are not an immedi- dent reports in choose to remain anonymous or, if desiring only one amongst several resources in place ate issue that [Dr. this way also helps direct action, has the option of requesting for people’s concerns to be voiced. Barrett] felt needs Lawrence work a one-on-one meeting. Additional informa- Issues regarding catcalling on College to be addressed New surveillance camera installed on the cross walk with the City of tion on Bias Incidents can be found in the Avenue is taken seriously into account by immediately, then signs on College Avenue. Appleton on proj- Diversity and Inclusion Annual Diversity the Administration. Director of Human we would wait for Photo by Hannah Burgess ects such as the sur- Report pamphlet online. Resources Rochelle Blindaur described the the committee to discuss and take fur- veillance cameras to ensure better safety Administration’s response to Bias Incident ther action and talk about it as a group.” for students. “Many of us on staff have been Reports, a form which students can fill Responding to the bias incident reports working with the city on some of the things Correction: out online and submit anonymously in gives the Administration a good idea of that are happening to students and other response to any incidents they witness or physical locations, such as College Avenue, staff and faculty regarding people feeling Last week, we published an article enti- are affected by. A regular compilation of where issues tend to arise with regularity. safe and secure on campus,” Blindaur said tled “Andrew Commons takes on annual reports is made and reviewed by a commit- Bias Incident Reports are also a rela- in a positive report of city cooperation ‘Eat Locally’ Challenge.” The picture that tee, which Blindaur is part of. “I don’t see tively new step in the administration’s work with Lawrentian safety initiatives. “College was paired with the article was accred- specific report details,” she explained, “but towards improving campus safety. Set up Avenue is city property, [so] we need their ited to David Baldwin. The actual photog- we see, as a committee, the themes and how only in 2016, Barrett described the increase cooperation on anything that we’d like to rapher was Larissa Davis. Oct. 6, 2017 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Hidden Figures of Lawrence: Kate Harrell during lunch hour. Harrell shared her pas- sion for health and fitness. “I am actu- Karina Barajas ally a contractor for the university within Staff Writer the Wellness Department, so not techni- ______cally faculty or staff,” said Harrell. As a dieti- This column is devoted to highlight- cian, Harrell instructs the Lawrence TRX ing staff members that play a huge role in class. She also works at the University of the everyday experiences of the Lawrence Wisconsin at Oshkosh where she teaches a community. The goal is to focus on the Kinesiology class which is focused on nutri- “Hidden Figures” of Lawrence University and tion of exercises and a lab on how to teach their interests both within, and outside of fitness. Harrell enjoys her job because, Lawrence. “students need a little guidance in making healthier choices,” and she wants to be that In between classes, club activities inspiration to students’ lifestyles. and homework, some students have a dif- Outside of work, Harrell likes to go ficult time practicing self-care. Self-care for runs on nature trails, complete some involves a balance of healthy eating and crossword puzzles and spend time with her plenty of exercise. Fortunately, the lovely rescue hound. From a young age, Harrell Buchanan-Kiewit Wellness Center is open knew health and fitness was her calling. As to students and faculty to promote living a college student, Harrell was always active healthier lifestyles on campus. One pro- and played sports. She dove into nutrition gram the Wellness Center offers is TRX, a as an undergraduate, but later in her gradu- TRX Instructor Kate Harrell in the Buchanan-Kiewit Wellness Center with the equipment she uses for her class. body weight core stability workout that ate program, she developed an interest in Photo by Larissa Davis uses a combination of bodyweight exercises fitness and the science of fitness. Harrell ness class at Lawrence and found that she purpose. “I love the fact that at Lawrence, and suspension straps. TRX develops mus- participated in a dietetics internship for enjoyed teaching different exercises. After students, faculty and staff alike can come cular strength and cardiovascular fitness her master’s degree at Oregon State. “I that, Harrell began the Viking Fitness pro- to class as one, working hard together and and is held Mondays and Wednesdays from enjoy helping people feel better to become gram for faculty and staff, which is similar having fun,” she said while commenting on noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Multipurpose emotionally physically stronger,” she com- to her Buffalo Fitness program in Oshkosh. the beauty of the campus and the friendli- Room for beginner and advanced levels. mented. Although she does not come to campus ness of the community. As a person who is Working behind the scenes of the TRX Prior to teaching fitness, Harrell often, Harrell still has her thoughts about passionate about what she does and some- program is this week’s hidden figure, Kate owned a gym in Portland, Oregon in May the ‘Lawrence Difference.’ Harrell appreci- one who is determined to make a differ- Harrell. Even though she is not a Lawrence 2013. Harrell started teaching a seminar ates the amazing and diverse food choice in ence, Harrell is surely a significant hidden faculty or staff member, some students and eventually expanded her program. In Andrew Commons and she views Lawrence figure at Lawrence. may have met her Mondays or Wednesdays January 2015, she started teaching a fit- as a different community with a strong Looking Ahead: Fourth Annual Giving Day support to the university. One challenge offered to alumni and Andrew Brown current students is to contribute to the Features Editor Class Color Legacy Scholarships. Based on ______the tradition of class colors, carried over The fourth annual Lawrence University from Milwaukee-Downer College when Giving Day is right around the corner. On it was consolidated with Lawrence, this Oct. 15, 2017, Lawrentians around the scholarship initiative helps current and for- globe will get the opportunity to give back mer students participate with the motiva- to the university in a big way. Students, par- tion of class unity. It started with the class ents of current and former students, alumni of 2016, when the students of the most and friends of Lawrence will come together recent Yellow Class raised funds to support to participate in this one-day fundraising the then-incoming Yellow Class, the class of event organized by the Annual Giving and 2020. As this tradition continues, current Development Offices. Here is a breakdown and former red, green, yellow and purple of the event and how everyone can get classes can work towards building a large involved. sum of money that will go towards helping Giving Day is focused on getting the students that will bear their corresponding vast community of Lawrentians working class color in the future. together to raise funding for the univer- The fourth annual Giving Day will have sity’s donation repository, The Lawrence a live show, featuring Dean of Admissions Fund. This fund has played a critical role Ken Anselment and Director of Social Media in contributing to the Lawrence legacy Kasey Corrado as the returning co-hosts. over many years. Fully funded by contri- This live show will run from 11 a.m. to 9 butions by alumni, parents and friends of p.m. CST on Oct. 15. The goal of the live Lawrence, the repository is responsible show is to share what makes Lawrence for important funding many areas around special. The line-up includes many life campus, including the Seeley G. Mudd performances, including acts by Horacio Library, Björklunden, the Conservatory of Contreras, Faculty Brass, Cantala Choir, Music, the Athletic Department and, most Sol Studios and so many others. The live importantly, Student Scholarships. While show will also have appearances from the most contributions will go directly into the Sustainable Lawrence University Gardens Lawrence Fund to be distributed between (SLUG), the Appleton Pollinator Project led these many areas, donors will also be given by Assistant Professor of Biology Israel Del the option to donate specifically to certain Toro, the Lawrence University Archivist designations. and alumna Erin Dix ’08 and so many other While gift giving occurs year-round, faculty, staff, administrative members and, Giving Day is critical for raising a huge of course, students. sum of money for the Lawrence Fund. This Most of what makes any college cam- is thanks to a group of alumni, friends pus great is the support the school receives and families called ‘Game Changers.’ These from its community. Without the help of so Game Changers are a network of donors many alumni, family and friends, Lawrence that have pledged to match gifts that are would not be a functional institution. In fact, contributed by the bulk of the Lawrence part of what makes Lawrence so great for community. For every gift from the Classes so many is how generous Lawrentians truly are. According to Forbes, in 2016 Lawrence these Game Changers. That means that ranked in the top 50 colleges with the most ifof a’01-’21 current will student be matched or alumni with $500 from from the generous alumni. The Lawrence communi- past 20 years gives just five dollars to the ty truly cares about helping former, current HELP THE ENVIRONMENT. Lawrence Fund on Giving Day, their total and future students get ahead, especially in a world where the validity of liberal arts be matched dollar-for-dollar, meaning if an degrees are questioned. alumnigift will that amount graduated to $505. in ’00All orother earlier gifts were will To get involved with this one-day fun- RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER! draising event, more information about how to give can be found on the Lawrence Changersto give $50, provides their totalan enormous gift would amount amount of University website on the Giving Day Page. to $100. The generosity of these Game 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct. 6, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Daniel Lippel kicks off 2017 New Music Series Tali Berkowitz The intention of this piece was to ment. This version of Hine Ma Tov For The Lawrentian blend traditional Indian sounds was much more closely related to ______with modern classical guitar. The the original tune. The piece was a On Monday, Oct. 2—as the piece was played in a raag, most beautiful combination of modern TWIN TALK first in this year’s New Music comparable to a melodic mode and old; Lippel made the melody Series line up—Daniel Lippel, a in classical Indian style. The raag from Hine Ma Tov easily recog- modern marvel guitarist, per- was played on the guitar, with nizable while putting his own formed an impressive repertoire Lippel using back tones—notes contemporary spin on it. It was these moments of sonic coziness in Harper Hall. Lippel has per- played using the back side of his extraordinarily fun to listen to. Izzy Yellen that TWIN TALK so consistently formed all over the world and left hand. This style and technique The final piece of the perfor- Columnist creates. his repertoire reflected this. The displayed his virtuosity and pas- mance was a guitar staple: Steve ______Throughout this perfor- composers had ranging nationali- sion for expanding the traditional Reich’s Electric Counterpoint. Like It is always such a pleasant, mance I noticed three ways of ties from Argentinian to German, guitar repertoire. The composer Hine Ma Tov, Lippel made this inspirational experience hearing playing that defined their sound: and the music was influenced was a friend of Lippel’s who wrote piece his own. Before he began TWIN TALK play. There is a quiet repetition, being subdued over- by traditional Jewish tunes and the piece for him, and the con- to perform, Lippel explained the consistency to the indie jazz trio’s all to emphasize peaks of ener- African tribal music. Much of the nection between them was pal- African inspiration behind the unified voice with an overarching gy, and approaching their music music also incorporated electron- pable. It was a wonderful and illu- piece and his decision to include evolution that I have been able to from a songwriting standpoint as ics. One group that was widely minating experience to hear the the electronic elements that set experience every few months or opposed to a jazz standpoint. Of represented was composers from combination of the two traditions, his version apart from others’: so since my first exposure to them course, these three aspects are the Manhattan School of Music, Indian classical and Western clas- “I was tired of playing [Reich’s] in 2014. That was the year they not that unique in and of them- where Lippel studied. sical. way, so I decided to play with ten graced the stage at Chicago Jazz selves, but when used together The first piece played was Another friend of Lippel’s, versions of myself.” His interpre- Fest after releasing their debut, along with the other approach- Synchronisms #10 for guitar Reiko Fueting, was the compos- tation was extremely unique and “Sightline,” in 2013. Since then, es I have described, TWIN TALK and electronic sounds,by Mario er of the next few pieces, which filled Harper Hall with a beautiful I have had the honor of hearing becomes a vehicle for something Davidovsky. What stood out about included an arrangement of the abundance of sound. and reviewing their live shows much grander and powerful than this piece was not the music itself, traditional Jewish song Hine Ma Lippel clearly loved play- as well as their self-titled sopho- its components. but the space between phrases Tov. The tune was present at the ing his own compositions and more album that came out last The band’s use of repeated where sound was allowed to reso- core of the arrangement, but that arrangements as well as those of year. Through these checkpoints, I phrases was showcased in this nate, filling the hall. While there would not have been obvious to his friends. Each piece was greeted have seen growth, change of focus, performance. If I recall correctly, was a considerable amount of dis- someone who was not familiar with thunderous applause; after refining of focus, change of sound there was at least one section of sonance between the electronic with Hine Ma Tov. This perfor- the final piece, the audience so and so much more. Witnessing a every improvisation/composition sounds, the effect was almost mance was followed by another profusely applauded that Lippel band’s progression like this is not —or “journey,” as they called it— ethereal. The electronic sounds arrangement of the same tune by came back on stage for a second something to be taken for grant- that relied heavily on a musical themselves felt reminiscent of Nils Vigeland. Listening to the two bow. Lippel’s incorporation of dif- ed, if one is lucky enough to do mantra. It could be played on sax, the noises that generally accom- of them was thought-provoking ferent cultures, styles and tech- so. I have also had the pleasure bass, vocals or drums, but in each pany special effects. After the per- because of the differences—some niques created an incredible array of hearing each member—saxo- setting, it had a similar effect of formance, Lippel spoke of how subtle, some obvious—in the way of sounds. The performance was phonist Dustin Laurenzi, bassist/ simultaneous grounding and tran- Davidovsky used pre-recorded they incorporated the same tune. an exciting start to this year’s New vocalist Katie Ernst and drum- scending. What is so impressive guitar sounds, manipulating them Clearly establishing his love Music Series, and will hopefully mer Andrew Green ’11—in vari- about this style of playing is that the “old fashioned way,” by cutting for Hine Ma Tov, Lippel included inspire people to embrace new ous groups, bringing what they do it can go stale quickly if it is not and editing tape. another arrangement of the tradi- music and attend more of these in TWIN TALK to their individual done right, but the band wards Lippel switched gears for tional song later in the program; events in the future. endeavors and vice versa. This that off, pulling the audience in the next piece, Alap from suite this time it was his own arrange- multi-dimensional evolution has with their repetition. in Raag Marva by Vineet Shende. shaped the way I see this group Sept. 27 marked the first and continues to do so. performance I saw where their The concert on Sept. 27 music went much harder than began with each of the three musi- usual, a change that left me cians coming out of three differ- extremely excited to hear their ent doors in Harper Hall, a ges- upcoming record, hopefully out ture that was a wonderful mix later this year. I have always loved of playful and cool, setting the how eloquent and moving their tone for both the music and and music could be while still remain- the vibe of the band . Throughout ing calming. To hear the drums this concert especially, they bal- really pound and boom with the anced having a good time with saxophone treading into multi- passionately delving into their phonic screaming territory and explorations, giving the audience bass twanging and driving it for- something to really chew on while ward was an incredibly intense still relating to them on a per- experience, and would not have sonal level. It is clear TWIN TALK been the same were it not for its not only sees the importance of difference from the band’s usual connecting with their listeners, mellow sound. but genuinely wants to as well It seemed like these changes —a quality I have seen in a lot in energy blossomed a lot from of the improvised music scene in their continuing focus on play- Chicago, with TWIN TALK being ing more of a “song” rather than the perfect ambassadors for it at just a “tune” or “composition.” The Lawrence. distinctions are subtle, but TWIN Something very distinct to TALK takes full control of them. TWIN TALK shows—and their The trio creates the illusion of albums, but the effect is more verses that are not there, sing- Daniel Lippel performs in Harper Hall. intense live—is the natural, posi- ing through an instrument with- Photo by Nidi Garcia tive disassociation that comes out one’s actual voice, or actually from not only what the trio plays, singing in Ernst’s case, but word- but how they play it. It is some- lessly, stripped down to just the thing that has occurred to me at emotions. It does not feel like the join the lawrentian every concert from them, yet it three write or improvise instru- took me until this concert to rec- mental melodies and music, nor ognize the continuous and pat- like they are interpreting stan- terned effect. The hall becomes dards, nor that they wrote singer- much softer, visually and tacti- songwriter type songs and merely as a writer or photographer. cally, but the music is clear in that set them to their instrumentation; I can effortlessly take in every- it feels richer than that, traversing thing that is going on. Despite this all of these approaches to making clarity, the music also maintains music and moving past them. We want your voice in our publication. a softness to it—a dreamy, cozy You can find TWIN TALK’s quality that, in conjunction with two albums and future releases the visual and tactical, causes me at twintalk.bandcamp.com. For to go in waves of being unaware concert info and more, visit their of my surrounding other than the Facebook or website, twintalkmu- music. I have come to treasure sic.com. If interested, visit lawrentian.com/apply Oct. 6, 2017 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

Album Review Second annual ImprovisationaLU delights audiences Kanye West’s strummed chords quickly and more abrasive night of the two, Bridget Bartal softly, but as soon as the audience and was able to grab my attention Staff Writer seemed to fall into a trance from entirely. While I wish I had space “The Life of Pablo” ______this repetition, the guitar would to discuss each of the artists I Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, suddenly produce sporadic, loud saw at length, I am only able to Hyland Flores The fifth track on the Sept. 30 marked an exciting outbursts of static. As Seabrook briefly touch on the three artists For The Lawrentian album, “Feedback”, is a blatant weekend for Lawrence. This past was playing, his body often shook of the second night. These artists ______response to West’s own behav- weekend was the second annu- with vigor, passion and what at were Deep Listening expert Stuart On Feb. 14, 2016, Kanye ior. He says, “I’ve been outta my al ImprovisationaLU, Lawrence times seemed like rage. Each Dempster, pianist and alumnus West released his seventh stu- mind a long time / I’ve been University’s Festival of Improvised song produced a wall of sound; a Matt Blair ’17, and the duo of cel- dio album. The Life of Pablo saying how I feel at the wrong Art. Last year, this festival was moment of rest or pause was rare list Tomeka Reid and drummer addresses the media’s percep- time / Might not come when one of my favorite events, so I after the bombardment of music Jon Mueller. tion of West and is an explana- you want it, but at least it’s on was extremely glad to see that began. My favorite part of Saturday tion of and response to West’s time”. With this track, West it was coming back in 2017. The Next, saxophonist Ingrid night was a Deep Listening exer- own actions. The result is a admits that he has not always weekend consisted of six shows, a Laubrock and drummer Tom cise conducted by Dempster. The poetic mixture of remorse and acted sanely, and he goes on Deep Listening Sound Walk, many Rainey took the stage. Seabrook audience formed a large circle, blatant honesty. to explain these actions, saying workshops and an Open Sound also joined them for a few songs each person placing one hand on Since this album is a hard- that he’s just trying to convey Space at the end of both nights. at the end of their set. Laubrock their heart and one hand on the to-tackle 20-track masterpiece, how he feels, even if it does not While I did not have the chance to created a sputtering and breathy back of the person next to them. I’m going to begin by delving always come out as planned. He attend every one of these extraor- sound on her saxophone. Rainey Dempster instructed us to “sing, into the impact that some of the does not just focus on himself, dinary events, I did attend the began the set by rustling a water chant, intone ‘AH’ on any pitch individual songs have, starting however; he also comments on six concerts and was thoroughly bottle; this rustling coupled with that will resonate your heart.” with the first track, “Ultralight a hard-hitting problem in our moved by each of them. Laubrock’s playing created an This was a powerful and healing Beam”—a powerful prayer. It society: discrimination against It is important to note that electrifying atmosphere. As soon moment for many members of recognizes an everyday struggle people of color. He raps, “Hands the entire weekend was accom- as Rainey began playing the drum the audience. It was a personal to move forward when the world up, we just doing what the cops panied by a live painter, Lewis set, a repetitive groove finally and intimate moment to share pushes you down. It speaks of taught us / Hands up, hands up, Achenbach. Achenbach painted brought the two artists complete- with a room of friends and strang- making mistakes and feeling then the cops shot us,” expos- throughout each set, and always ly together. Often, there was so ers alike. For me, this was one like you can never come back ing the police brutality epidemic presented his finished products much happening musically during of the highlights of the entire to right the wrongs; it tells of plaguing our society by remind- to the audience afterwards. Each the performance that your mind weekend; this span of 10 minutes how the world “persecutes the ing us that many victims of painting was beautifully unique, and ears were pulled in several alone stressed the importance of weak”. “Ultralight Beam” acts as police brutality are killed when and they were presented as a col- different directions. This created improvised art and its therapeu- a beacon of light for all who have they have done nothing wrong. lection at The Draw, an off-cam- an entirely alluring and sensori- tic abilities. The entire weekend had injustice pervade their lives. The last song on the album pus venue, both nights after the ally fulfilling experience. was extremely moving, and I am It begs that we turn to faith and that I’m going to discuss is the shows. The last artist on Friday night patiently looking forward to the encourages our souls to keep thirteenth track, “Wolves,” a On Friday night, guitarist was harpist Zeena Parkins. Of the third annual ImprovisationaLU moving forward even through powerful musical depiction of Brandon Seabrook played a solo two event-filled nights, Friday’s next year. times of distress. feeling “lost and beat up” in set in the Esch-Hurvis Studio in performances affected me most. The second and third tracks the world and coping with loss. the Warch Campus Center. He Friday was generally the louder, on the album, “Father Stretch West raps, “If momma knew now my Hands pt. 1” and “Father how you turned out / You’re too Stretch my Hands pt. 2,” also wild.” The artist has struggled bring with them heavy under- with the loss of his mother for a tones. The lyrics of these songs long time; this album—and this speak volumes. West begs, “I track, in particular—is largely just wanna be liberated,” as if an analysis of that loss and how he is speaking directly to the it has affected him. The quoted restraints on his soul. The track line sums up the overarching speaks to the issues surround- idea that, as West recognizes ing West’s celebrity status; he and acknowledges his faults reflects on how easy it is to throughout the album, he begins forget that celebrities are also to guiltily think that his mother human. He also recognizes that might be disappointed in him if people are always talking about she could see him today. him, to the extent where he says Kanye West released The “I’d be worried if they said noth- Life of Pablo with the intent ing,” as if to say that he is used to explain himself, but it does to it by now. In the second half of much more than that. While the two-part song, West delves listening to this album I felt a into his past and brings up one range of emotions: loss, hatred, of the biggest reasons why he guilt and recovery through faith. struggles: “Momma passed in I feel that Kanye West has cre- Hollywood / if you ask, lost my ated a work of art that not just soul.” With blunt, honest lyrics speaks about his own issues, but like this, West tackles his inner- also expresses many universal most issues. truths about pain and honesty. ImprovisationaLU event in Esch-Hurvis Studio. Photo by Angelica Hurtado Photo Feature: John Daniel’s trumpet recital

John Daniel performs in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Photo by Hikari Mine 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS Oct. 6, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN I no longer believe in STAFF EDITORIAL civil discourse about race Mara Kissinger tence, but when they get angry Cameras for a Safer Campus For The Lawrentian and take to the streets, we crack ______down on them. We silence these There were many moments in things because we white people Last Thursday, Vice President for Student Life Christopher Card sent out a campus-wide email about my life when I objected to the are afraid of them. Because we a bias incident reported in which a swastika was put on a student’s name sign in Hiett Hall. This email way a minority group behaved or know that their anger is a righ- was followed by a campus wide condemnation of the incident and inquiry to determine the possible protested. I had been taught that teous one. Ask a room full of white perpetrators. What differentiated this incident from others was that it took place in a residence hall, only the good and noble people who people whether they would want accessible to members of the Lawrence community. Considering anonymous incidents like the one that committed civil disobedience did to be black in America and no one occurred last week happening in residence halls, it could be a comfort to students to have more cameras it with complete respect and with- will raise their hand. in residence halls, especially in hallways, in order to prosecute against and hold accountable people out violence. I was taught about We know what is happening, committing acts of hate. Although the recent implementation of security cameras in the College Avenue MLK and Gandhi and Rosa Parks, at the most basic level we know crosswalks is a step in the right direction, it does bring up the question: “is it enough?” noble heroes who refused to be that there are injustices commit- Last week, the Lawrence community praised the introduction of cameras at the College Avenue violent because they wanted to ted against them daily and that crosswalks. The step was taken as a measure against possible physical or verbal assaults against stu- make the world a better and more we benefit from that. But those dents of Lawrence University. Since the start of this year, 50 cases of verbal assault across have been peaceful place. same people will probably just submitted, and 98 bias incident reports have been filed compared to last year’s 22. Given how much I was not taught about the turn around and try to make safer students felt after cameras were put up at the College Avenue crosswalks, we believe that it could violence against them. It was an some inept argument about being be beneficial to install cameras in the hallways of residence halls as well. afterthought. “Oh yeah and then themselves, not realizing that they Implementing security cameras in dorms hallways would help address blatant crimes intending to Rosa Parks went to jail for sitting would still be themselves just with marginalize people on campus. Yes, arranging cameras in every hallway of every dorm would be costly on a bus seat. But don’t worry, a different skin tone and that they and it might seem as if student’s privacy would be encroached upon. However, the values of maintain- everything is equal now and we just further prove the point. Not ing a safe and inclusive campus are paramount and cameras would be in public spaces like any other finally recognized these people as only that, but white people often security cameras. The sole purpose of said cameras would be to identify perpetrators in investigations humans. USA! USA!” I am dis- think of these things as personal as evidence for the targeting of a certain individual or group at Lawrence. This information can then be turbed now by how nonchalant attacks rather than the expression passed along to the right platform -- the Judicial Board, Title IX investigator or police. the entire ordeal was. How we of a system that allows them to be Lawrence’s unofficial policy is to give tapes to the appropriate organization if an incident occurs. talked about it like it was ancient so privileged. However, there has not been a case in which the Judicial Board has used tapes as evidence. Similarly, no history and how we talked about We see Black Lives Matter and tapes have been requested by a Title IX investigator in a sexual assault case. Although Lawrence cooper- only the people who used the tac- similar movements as specifically ated with these organizations, it is surprising that cameras have not been a factor in any cases. Adding tic of peaceful protest. It’s a tactic targeting us because we have such additional cameras could mean more useful information to help the proper authorities. that, while sometimes being help- an inflated ego that it is plausible ful, most benefits white people. for us to think that an entire group On my high horse with few of black people would ever have Letters to the Editor can be sent in to Opinions & Editorials Editor, Cassie Gitkin at lawrentian@lawrence. injustices committed against me, the time or patience to target one edu. We review all letters and consider them for publication. The Lawrentian staff reserves the right to edit I pridefully proclaimed that black white person at a time. No one is for clarity, decency, style and space. All letters should be submitted on the Monday before publication, and people needed to rise above and going to come to your house and should not be more than 350 words. engage civilly with people. They force you to write an apology let- should be able to argue their case ter for being white, Susan. They if it makes so much sense to them. do not care. I am horrified with that past self. It has sadly taken me a long “Holes” is the greatest western film That argument is about their time to fully grasp that civil dis- humanity. Consider this: someone course is pushed on people of comes up to you and tells you that color because the riots that they in cinematic history you deserve to die. How exactly could reasonably start would not do you argue that? Do you list all many more. “Holes” embodies Weaver, Jon Voight, Eartha Kitt be good for white people. We want Simone Levy the reasons that you contribute all of these themes and presents and Patricia Arquette. people of color to work through For The Lawrentian to society? Do you tell them you ______them in a progressive and creative A good western movie needs our system, to obey our laws and have kids or a family or a dog that In April of 2003, the great- manner. There are race relations, to have classic western cinema- work inside a world that is rigged needs taking care of? No. Because est Western film of all time was since the film depicts the prison tography, and “Holes” embodies against them and in favor of us. I you know that as a human you released to the world. The movie industrial complex in America this fully by providing the audi- think deep down we fully under- don’t have to justify your exis- “Holes” follows the story of a and its prejudice against people ence with breathtaking views of stand what is happening and how tence. young boy, Stanley Yelnats, who is of color. There are “man against the wild west, giant blue skies and we are benefiting. We understand Bringing it down to a much sent to a juvenile detention camp nature” themes where the unfor- exotic wildlife. The next require- that black people could reason- smaller scale, if someone makes after allegedly stealing a pair of giving desert landscape works ment is that the movie has to ably reject the system and throw a joke that reduces another per- sneakers. Once there, Stanley dis- against the characters and their have a “re-watch-ability” factor. I our entire country into turmoil. son to only one aspect of their covers the true history of Camp lofty initiatives. There is a sort of can speak from personal experi- If we do not start listening, then identity, like dumb black person Green Lake and makes lifelong self-reliance showcased through- ence when I say I have watched violence will happen and it will be or greedy Mexican, why should friends along the way. Despite out the film where each charac- this movie and enjoyed it doz- our own fault. they have to argue whether that being brutalized by a ruthless ter is required to dig holes every ens of times. In addition, it has People of color are demanding is a violent act or not? If someone authority of counselors, Stanley day in order to get basic privi- aged incredibly well and is still rights and reparations that they told a white person that all they and his best friend, Hector Zeroni, leges in the camp. Anarchy erupts relevant and relatable to this day should have received hundreds were were giant crybabies who uncover their shared history and when all of the characters team with teachers still assigning the of years ago and if anyone thinks thought mayo was too spicy, they restore balance to the punish- up to overthrow the camp’s gov- book to their students. “Holes” that they are just going to stop would get angry and insist that as ing desert atmosphere that had erning body. Essentially, “Holes” also introduces non-traditional being angry, they are sorely mis- a human they deserved to be more plagued the both of them since meets and exceeds the minimum elements, including the strength taken. Do I believe violence is the than a stereotype. Yet we will turn their first day at Camp Green Lake. requirements for its use of tradi- and power of youth, unbreakable answer? Of course not -- but no around and tell a racist joke and The Great Western Movies tional western themes. friendships, supportive families one ever does. I do not advocate then expect a person of another Committee has a set of criteria The Western Movie and mysterious curses, a sign of a for violence, but I talk about it race to not get angry and if they that a film must meet to be con- Committee stresses how diffi- great western film. as an inevitability in the kind of do, to justify that response with sidered a “Great Western Movie.” cult it is to have a good west- While it meets all of these system that we live in. Sure, do rationality. Following these criteria, the film ern film with a strong story and criteria, Holes manages to go not fight fire with fire, but that is We are constantly asking peo- “Holes” qualifies for the category equally strong performances by above and beyond with the rest really easy to say when you are ple of color to justify their human- of “Greatest Western Movie.” This actors. With its story originally of the treasures wrapped up in not the one getting burned. ity, work ethic, rights and exis- title, in addition to other aspects stemming from the eponymous this movie: it includes a heart- of this film, has solidified it in my book by Louis Sachar, which won warming love story between a that it had a certain “dusty loneli- directed toward youth, it rein- mind as the greatest western film the 1998 National Book Award white woman and a black man, ness,” as if “actually in a limitless vents the entire western movie in cinematic history. for Young People’s Literature as well as a poignant critique of desert.” He continues to praise theme and redefines traditional The first piece of criteria and the 1999 Newberry Medal, the idea of forced labor to build the cinematography, stating that western film tropes that have for a good Western film is the “Holes” has a riveting story. Louis character. The soundtrack fea- the cinematographer, Stephen St. remained wholly unchanged setting. Is it in the Wild West? Sachar took the liberty of writing tures Grammy-winning song John, “thinks big, and frames his throughout the past hundred “Holes” takes place in Texas, so it the movie script as well, meaning “Just Like You” by Keb’ Mo’, and shots for an epic feel that adds years. Gaining immense praise definitely fits into that category. that it stays true to his original other hits including “Dig It” by weight to the story.” He even con- from all over the globe, “Holes” The next requirement is that the compelling story. In addition, Shia the D-Tent Boys, “Keep’n It Real” cedes to walking in “expecting a has rightfully earned its acclaimed film demonstrates usage of tradi- LaBeouf makes his mark on the by Shaggy, “Honey” by Moby and movie for thirteen-somethings spot in cinematic history. Stanley tional western themes. Some clas- Hollywood industry by giving one “If Only” by Fiction Plane. “Holes” and [walking] out feeling chal- Yelnats and Hector Zeroni’s story sic western themes include race of the greatest performances of garnered major praise from film lenged and satisfied.” will continue to live on until the relations, man against nature, his lifetime. The movie also fea- critics, including Roger Ebert of The movie “Holes” not only last light burns out in the Milky self-reliance and anarchy, among tures stars including Sigourney the Chicago Sun-Times, who noted exceeds expectations as a movie Way.

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He commit- For The Lawrentian socialize, to mow the lawn some This article contains content a Congress full of cowards who ted an act of terrorism, an act we ______other day. Sports bring people about mass shootings and terror- turned their faces away in “prayer” cannot pursue overseas or use as Nobody noticed. It was just together. They are the reason that ism. when 20 children and six teach- an excuse for slaughtering thou- preseason. Those in attendance Iran and the United States can Anyone with access to the ers lost their lives at Sandy Hook sands of innocent people. This is were there for fun and overpriced come together to watch a wres- internet could open their phones Elementary School in 2012. When a war that needs to be fought hot dogs and those actually paying tling match amidst growing nucle- or laptops Monday morning, open Paddock opened fire on a helpless domestically. We must take action attention were there to witness ar tensions. Facebook and see the headlines, crowd of people, he acted with the that will prevent terrorists like the pinnacle of human competi- But like any powerful fiction, all saying something along the full support of the National Rifle Paddock from obtaining countless tive spirit. Hundreds of individu- sports are powerful agents for lines of: “50 Dead, 200 Injured Association (NRA) and its five mil- military-grade assault weapons als dressed in plastic body armor social change. A platform with as in Deadliest Shooting in Modern lion supporters who each year opt with no questions asked. More were vying for a coveted spot many eyes and tuned ears will U.S. History.” Since initial reports, to protect Paddock’s right to open people must turn their “thoughts on the most prestigious 53-man always carry power. Though these numbers have increased to fire on a crowd in Las Vegas. and prayers” into real actions. working force in contemporary sports are indeed fiction, laced 58 people killed and 530 injured. If you have to ask your- If you are truly bothered by American culture. Spectators with limitless possibilities and Along with the continuing trag- self, “How could this happen?”, these events, you can take action. were there because they might unwritten endings, they are edies in the Caribbean Sea and the you are part of the problem. You can call your representatives have chance to find an under-the- also the most powerful political rising tensions between the U.S. You have remained complacent and remind them how they failed radar fantasy football pick. They vehicle. As fans, spectators and and North Korea, seeing this news with the 1,500 mass shootings the nation this week. You can start were not there to be a part of athletes alike can attest, sports is enough to make anyone want to that have taken place since 2012. looking forward to 2018, when sports history -- or American his- can cause as much strife as they hide away from the world. Plenty You have not held your govern- we can finally boot out those men tory, for that matter. do joy. After all, it’s hard to be of people have taken to Facebook ment accountable for not pass- and women in Congress who have It was just preseason. Nobody reminded of the real world at a and Twitter to gawk at the ques- ing gun control legislation that been in their seat for 10 years was supposed to notice that as tens time when fans are so desperately tion: How could this happen? would have kept these events without doing anything to prevent of thousands rose and removed trying to escape it. When riots in If you are one of those people, from happening. Anyone opposed the hundreds of mass shootings their caps for the playing of the Ferguson are on the news, its a lot you need to read this article very to common-sense gun legislation that happen each year. You can national anthem, a single individ- easier to put on ESPN -- until icons closely, because you have not been after the events that happened on start asking your friends, families, ual cloaked in red and gold did like Kaepernick are on ESPN too, paying attention. Sunday, and all the mass shoot- colleagues and coworkers to act, not rise. But everybody did notice an inescapable reminder of the Reports have called this a ings in America prior to Las Vegas, rather than asking them to drop to Colin Kaepernick and the world conflicts in the world. “lone-wolf” operation. Many spec- can add their name to the long their knees and beg someone else was given a healthy reminder that When Colin Kaepernick first ulate about possible accomplices, list of people that helped Stephen to make things change. It is time its favorite pastimes are, indeed, took a knee, it was an act of civil or what bystanders could have Paddock commit this act of ter- to stop ignoring these issues and the greatest vehicles of change disobedience and an attempt to done if they noticed something rorism. putting off action until the next and unity that we have. convey a message about police suspicious going on. However, I Yes, you read that right. This mass shooting. Nearly 60 lives Politics and sports have interactions with people of color. can say with full confidence that is terrorism. Steven Paddock was were lost because America could always been closely intertwined. As Kaepernick said, “I am not this was not a lone-wolf opera- a white, American man that com- not take action when that number Sports’ greatest heroes, like Jackie going to stand up to show pride in tion. No, not even close. The man mitted a gruesome act of terror- was 50, 20, or even just two. Robinson and Muhammad Ali, a flag for a country that oppresses that committed this act of terror- ism against other Americans. He Instead of asking yourself, are also some of the most power- black people and people of color.” ism (we will get back to this word was not mentally ill, nor was he **How could this happen?**, try ful voices in social change. And Football fans were so angry soon) was accompanied by the “brainwashed” by ISIS or Kim asking yourself, **How could we yet, whenever politics and sports that the NFL experienced detri- 53 gutless, Republican Senators Jung-Un. He is an American who prevent this from happening ever cross paths, it becomes a cause for mental drops in ratings. Public who did not pass common-sense acted on his own volition and again?**, and get to work. heated public conversation. debate ensued. For many, the gun legislation back in June 2016, instigated the deadliest mass Donald Trump weighed in on beloved escape became much too when, at the time, the shooting at shooting in modern U.S. history. the issue himself. He called any- divisive and politically surreal. one in the NFL who elected to And for a long season of discus- take a knee a “son of a b*tch.” sion about America, America’s He made several comments about Game, social injustice and the A Callout on Allyship, football being ruined for enforc- anthem, part of it did not seem so ing new player safety rules about fun anymore. hits to the helmet. He disinvited When Kaepernick first took a the Golden State Warriors from knee, it was about social injustice. A Long Time Coming the White House over Twitter And then came Donald Trump and because Stephen Curry expressed some choice comments about the Deep Tripurana Just because the US education sys- that many of us must live through hesitation about attending. It felt stories we all choose to share. So, For The Lawrentian tem catered to your needs doesn’t without having support spaces or like Trump was attacking the NFL when the entire NFL took a knee, ______mean that that system was a moral even the social right to speak out and the integrity of sports as a well, it is hard to say. The nar- Allyship is the continuous or an effective one if the goal was without being threatened with the whole. rative is deep and complex and commitment to social justice work to tap into the intellectual capital loss of our humanity and well- A collective outrage arose, sim- layered with different story lines, on the premise that we restore the of American society. To the white being. ilar to the anger that was breathed from Alejandro Villanueva’s per- lost privileges and denied rights women of Lawrence: if your femi- Where are the white stu- to life when Kaepernick first spective to that of Lebron James. of the marginalized: it is the living nism lacks intersectionality, then dents in social justice circles on took a knee. People were angry. Whether or not it was really and breathing verb of action, not your white feminism is just white this campus? To the white allies Football was angry. Sports were about social injustice is debatable. the stagnant noun of self-adula- supremacist. To the able-bodied on campus already committed to angry. Change is hard, and when it Perhaps it was the strongest mes- tion and immediate gratification. folks of the Lawrence Community: social justice work, it is your duty affects the integrity of our games, sage on social justice since the dis- This is a call to action because your curriculum and advice is and your time to start mentor- it is even harder to understand. play’s conception. Perhaps it was your continued apathy is a metas- meaningless if it is not mental and ing younger aspiring white allies. Sports are so much more than a simply in spite of the President tasis to the remainder of society. spiritual health-inclusive. Remember this: it is not about game. In their purest form, sports and his comments. Perhaps it This is a campus-wide call- To the Christians on campus: you or what you can benefit from. are fiction. They are a stage for was just a way of sports defend- out to the Lawrence community. your spirituality is stained if you This is not about your resume or heroism, for victory and defeat. ing itself. Regardless of what was We have a problem with allyship are not actively engaged in social social approval on this campus. Sports provide a venue for cre- really said on the sidelines and in on this campus and the domi- justice work to protect your sib- Social justice work was meant for ation, for craft and style. They are the world of athletics, one thing nant identities of white, cisgender, lings of Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, you to pay reparations for the sites for moral education, breed- feels certain: over a year from male, straight, upper-middle class, Baha’i, Pagan, etc., faiths. To the cruel injustices caused by many ing grounds for personal iden- Kaepernick’s electing to remain thin body type, Christian, able- folk who do not have to work of your ancestors. Do not be para- tity and national culture. Sports seated for the anthem, the NFL bodied, citizen-status, etc., are not multiple jobs or were born in lyzed by guilt -- be mobilized by it! are good storytelling. They are has done what sports has always doing enough. the United States: your confu- Reinvigorate your White guilt and an escape, providing people of all done and will always do-- linked Students, staff, faculty and sion about why international and tears into tangible action that POC backgrounds a respite from their arms and brought people together. administrators can do more col- domestic POC members of our can count on on this campus. normal lives. Sports provide an lectively. Being nice and request- community do not “get it” is root- To the white folk on cam- excuse to put hamburgers on the ing the privileged to do more is ed in the same white supremacy pus: you may wish dearly for degrading and we should not be that divides us into segregated Martin’s Dream in your experi- in pursuit. unqualified and self-adulating asking when you should be acting. ethnic groups for the benefit of ence with POC, but do not pre- You benefit from the power individuals win election after elec- To the paid individuals of white men. To individuals who tend that dehumanizing injustices structures of white supremacy, tion only to serve moneyed inter- Lawrence University: you can do are privileged enough to main- waged against POC in this coun- Christian religiocentrism, patriar- ests and systems of power? Or will more. Any stress you feel from tain a thin body type: your image try since its birth have made that chy, global anti-blackness, vulture you grow a spine, act upon your our holding you accountable is does not represent what is nor- possible by 2017. No. The day capitalism, and heteronormativ- humanity and stand between the tiny compared to the collective mal, nor should it. Do not confuse when individuals of all creeds and ity. These power structures were marginalized and their oppressor, suffering we deal with just to sur- good health with a thin body type, all corners of humanity can join not your making, nor your origi- not as a White savior, but as an vive. We see you tokenizing POC, as trendy tabloid magazines and hands in unity is the day when nal intention, but you do benefit individual of ingrained commit- women, LGBTQ+ folk and other telemedicine are not the arbitra- white supremacy upon the sound from them. Thus the realization ment? marginalized identities in your tors of wellness and healthy living. of its last thrashing falls to the of being the beneficiary of these This is all flowery language circles to do the burden of the Are you stressed from read- ground, dead and no longer able toxic structures provokes the next for the same thing. In a world work. It is disgusting and dehu- ing that, dominant identities of to oppress a single person again. question: “What are you going to that is slowly realizing the skel- manizing. To the white men of the Lawrence community? Good. But even this is a dream, an ideal, do about it?” etons in its closet while fascist academia: it is your duty to be The stress you feel is a tiny drop a standard to aspire to. To achieve Will you stand idle as trag- proactive in social justice work. in the ocean of marginalization the dream, our reality must follow edy befalls the marginalized, as See page 12 12 LISTINGS Oct. 6, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN

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society. To the white and other before they engage with margin- Allyship dominant allies, you have a race, alized communities in Appleton continued from page 11 class, gender identity, sexual ori- area or abroad, outside of the entation, faith, body type, educa- US? Why are there so many white and eugenicist-based groups are tion status, etc., problem. students glorifying their volun- incorporated into positions of As marginalized students, teering with Instagram accounts power, what will you do? How many of us feel choked almost and Facebook profile pictures? many times do you need to see by the amount of whiteness that It is dehumanizing to see people the same news coverage of the plagues student organization in entering nations like it is a vaca- violence in Myanmar, the shooting terms of their programming all tion. A quick pro-tip: if the mar- of black teens in the United States, the way to the expectations placed ginalized community is not com- the crumbling infrastructure of on marginalized students. plaining to your face about this, it Puerto Rico and the mass migra- For the groups on campus is because in this power dynamic tions of environmental refugees that focus on any level of civic they are dependent on you for from climate change before you engagement: you have a prob- helping their communities. act? lem and it has to do with being Fellow Lawrentians: you Time and again we are told inclusive to marginalized voices, need to talk about issues of diver- we must cater to white interests delegating the work to dominant sity more and you need to wind or the interests of those who identity folks more and respect- back on how much you depend are dominant in society, that ing self-care with academics in on tokenized and marginalized we must speak nicely to those relation to student programming friends to give you all the answers. in power to get breadcrumbs to work. More and more of us are CODA, LEDS, LIT, PEDAL, enjoy the promised rights of the leaving your spaces because you SAASHA, MARS, DIFA, HDI, LU Constitution and everything that are burdening us with your work Roosevelt Institute, LUCC, etc., are came after. and guilting us into thinking that all student-led organizations on Let us be clear here -- this we do not care about engaging some level with decades of edu- idealization of the majority opin- with our vote when clearly, we are cational material and specific skill ion is blind to the mass suffering railroaded with most of the work sets that they are willing to share of the marginalized people of the when it comes to anything with with the campus. Best Traditional Pizza United States and the splintering diversity. We aren’t your tokens So the next time we see fel- of ethnic groups from connecting and until you fix these issues, you low students, staff, faculty and with one another in solidarity to have an ethnocentrism problem administrators calling themselves Best Late-Night Dining protest. of multiple class identities that “Liberal” or “Allies” but not acting It scares us as dominant iden- needs to be addressed. their self-proclaimed name, you Best Take-Out/Delivery tities to relinquish certain things For the groups on campus do not get to be upset when we we take for granted. But on this that focus on service learning: are call you out right then and there. campus, giving little is not giving you honestly surprised to see a Usually individuals committed to enough. To the politically liberal hyper-concentration of marginal- a specific task focus more time majority on campus: you are not ized students in some volunteer- on getting the task done than on practicing your liberalism until ing opportunities but barely in congratulating themselves. you align it with the perspectives others? Where is the education of those who are marginalized in required for student volunteers

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