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GRANT MINER and will instead make use of profes- FEATURES EDITOR sors already at Kenyon to teach in the interdisciplinary department, some- After more than 20 years as a thing he attributes to the interdisci- concentration, environmental stud- plinary nature of the field. ies will finally become a major. The “Environmental Studies as an in- major will be available to students terdisciplinary field has been firmly by the end of this semester and is co- established beyond Kenyon for some, directed by Visiting Professor of Eco- so I think it’s the appropriate time, if nomics and Environmental Science not overdue, for an Environmental Robert Alexander and Professor of studies major,” Decatur said. “When Biology and Environmental Science we think about the broader challenges Siobhan Fennessy. facing us in the world beyond Gam- The newly expanded environ- bier, environmental issues are very mental studies major will require high on the list.” 8.25-8.75 credits, making it one of Fennessy added that an impor- the most credit-heavy majors at Ken- tant part of the new major was the yon, and will come with a suite of new recently supportive administration. environmental studies classes, such She indicated that she sensed that the as a solar energy course, an environ- administration believed environmen- mental systems course and a meth- tal studies worked best as a concen- ods course that will give students the tration paired with another major, as ENVS grows into major statistical skills they need for their they were afraid an environmental course of study. The administration studies major would cause students

JACK ZELLWEGER will not be hiring any new professors, to only attain a shallow understand- Philip & Sheila Jordan Professor in Environmental Studies Siobhan Fennessy fought for the major. according to President Sean Decatur, ing of the many subjects page 2 Trump rolls back College amps up emergency preparedness efforts BILL GARDNER events, power outages and potential active can improve emergency preparedness. NEWS EDITOR threat scenarios. This year, the College established that the Title IX guidelines The training sessions, known as “RUN. basement of Eaton Center would operate as Beginning in February, Knox County HIDE. FIGHT.,” were hosted by Mark the command center for emergencies on cam- EMILY BIRNBAUM | NEWS EDITOR Emergency Management (KCEM) and the Maxwell, a KCEM employee, and KCSO pus, so the College could manage communi- The Trump administration is making it more Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KSCO), in co- Captain Jay Sheffer. The sessions began cations during a potentially dangerous situa- difficult for the federal government to address and ordination with the College, hosted manda- with a video produced by the office of the tion. Kenyon has also coordinated emergency resolve complaints about transgender discriminatory active threat training sessions for faculty mayor of Houston, Texas, which focused on exit plans for the buildings on campus with tion filed by students on Kenyon’s campus. and staff members at Kenyon for the first time. what steps to take during an active threat the Village of Gambier and the Gambier Fire On Feb. 22, 2017, President Donald Trump re- And for some faculty and staff members, these situation and how to ensure the safety of Department. voked a set of 2016 Department of Education (DoE) sessions were a shocking reminder of how vulnerable students. Kenyon students may already be notic- guidelines that outlined how schools could create a quickly a normal day can turn tragic. Provost Joseph Klesner said the main ing the increased attention to emergency non-discriminatory environment for transgender “They showed this movie where this man goal of active threat training was to prepare preparedness. Last Tuesday, Ascension Hall students. They rescinded the guidelines because approached and gunned people down at point the faculty for any theoretical situation, had a fire drill — the first one in an academic they did not “contain extensive legal analysis … blank range,” Marcella Hackbardt, profes- even if it is unlikely to occur. He said about building in four years. Although the College nor did they undergo any formal process.” sor of art, said. “And again, we knew ahead of 60 percent of the faculty attended the four has plans for emergencies, the administration The 2016 guidelines, laid out by the Obama ad- time … he prefaced it, but to see it like that. It’s training sessions. Many faculty members often has trouble finding time for drills across ministration in a “Dear Colleague Letter” (DCL), like, ‘Oh my goodness!’” could not make the session due to schedul- campus. stated that prohibiting transgender students from The active threat training sessions are just ing conflicts, according to Klesner. “While we have a substantial Kenyon using restrooms that align with their gender iden- one aspect of a wider push by the College for Maxwell said Kenyon is part of a group Emergency Management plan, we haven’t tity violates Title IX, a federal law that prohibits greater preparedness during potential emer- of schools and organizations in Knox Coun- really done simulations very often,” Klesner sex-based discrimination. It also advised schools gencies. Last year, the College formed the ty, including Mount Vernon City Schools, said. “Obviously, they take time, they’re dis- on how to respect trans students’ pronouns, pro- Kenyon Emergency Planning Team (KEPT), Knox County Career Center, Mount Ver- ruptive, but we’re committed to doing more tect their identities and address allegations of ha- which includes a number of faculty and staff non Nazarene University and local law en- … so should anything, god forbid, should rassment on campus. members who meet bi-weekly to discuss how forcement, that have started participating in happen, we can be prepared.” This decision has complicated transgender Ke- Kenyon can improve its readiness for poten- a monthly working group that meets with On April 6 and 8 next week, Campus Safe- nyon students’ ability to rely on the federal govern- tial emergency situations — such as weather KCEM and the KCSO to discuss how they ty will give a presentation to the page 4 ment to protect them, according to Kenyon Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator Samantha Hughes. If someone files a complaint with the federal Of- fice of Civil Rights (OCR) stating that Kenyon is not fulfilling its Title IX-sanctioned obligation to transgender students, it is now unclear how the OCR will respond, Hughes said. “Now that [the DCL is] off the table, it makes it a bit harder for [Kenyon’s OCR] to know what the DoE will say we failed to do,” Hughes said. The DoE has not offered any new guidance. Ez Raider-Roth ’19, a nonbinary student who is managing Unity House next year, is “disappointed and a little scared” about the revoking of the DCL. “The rollback accompanied a week in which four trans women of color were murdered, which JACK ZELLWEGER was a pretty clear cause and effect, I think,” Raider- Going somewhere? The Collegian profiles two local taxi drivers and explores the Roth said. page 4 connections they make with Kenyon students. page 6

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PAID ADVERTISEMENT Village Record March 4 - March 27 March 4, 12:00 p.m. — Alcohol found in underage residence near North Campus. Disposed of. March 4, 12:00 p.m. — Alcohol found in underage residence near North Campus. Disposed of. March 4, 1:30 p.m. — Alcohol found in underage residence near South Campus. Disposed of. March 4, 3:00 p.m. — Drug/Paraphernalia found in residence near North Campus. March 4, 3:00 p.m. — Alcohol found in underage residence near North Campus. Disposed of. March 4, 3:30 p.m. — Alcohol found in underage residence near North Campus. Disposed of. March 14, 2:08 a.m. — Underage student(s) found to be intoxicated near North Campus. Stu- dents admitted to drinking. March 14, 4:14 a.m. — Underage student(s) found to be intoxicated. Students admitted to drinking. March 25, 9:24 p.m. — Unauthorized removal of traffic sign near South Campus. Knox County Sheriff’s Office involvement. March 27, 10:19 p.m. —Drug/paraphernalia confiscated near South Campus. Student admit- tance of use. Items tested positive for marijuana.

CORRECTIONS The March 2 article “Local politics event touches on health, education” erroneously refer- enced Mount Vernon’s low wastewater treatment. Mount Vernon has low wastewater treatment tax rates. The article noted a body camera program for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office; the body cams are specifically for the sheriffs the Village of Gambier contracts. The article also quoted former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Mavis as saying “we’re going strong,” instead of “we’re growing strong.” The Collegian regrets these errors. ENVS studies a new option Continued from Page 1 in involved in the environmental studies department and on-campus environmental initiatives related to the concentration, like economics, bi- since her first year. She has eagerly awaited the ology and sociology. major’s official announcement. This was a unique challenge that Fennessy “I took Intro to Environmental Studies fresh- and Alexander encountered when designing the man year, and that’s when Fennessy told me that major. Their solution was to pair a 6.25 credit the major was happening,” Keleske said. “Al- “Common Core” requirement — which consists though, a lot of people before me had been told of courses in environmental studies, biology, that, but I was optimistic.” anthropology, economics and other related de- Current seniors with the concentration will partments — with a 2.0-2.5 credit “focus” area. be unable to enroll in the major. Even Keleske This focus, which must be approved by the de- admits that, for a junior, writing the Senior Exer- partment to ensure proper depth and academic cise on such short notice may be a daunting task, rigor, is entirely up to the student, allowing the despite her significant knowledge of environ- Earl Sweatshirt to headline Summer Sendoff new program to prepare students for whatever mental biology. NATALIE TWITCHELL | NEWS ASSISTANT area of study they want to pursue. Seniors in the concentration are not too both- The major also requires that students com- ered by missing out on the major, according to Rapper Earl Sweatshirt and electronic duo Brasstracks will be playing at this plete an “Experiential Community Exercise,” Keleske. “A lot of people who would be majoring year’s Summer Sendoff on Friday, April 28, with Sweatshirt headlining. Social Board which students must fulfill independently. A few are graduating with their own synoptic major or, announced the decision in an email on Friday, March 25 after posting clues in the examples that the major proposal provided were for example, are doing International Studies with Borden Atrium in Peirce Hall. a study-abroad research project, a project that the concentration,” she said. “What it really does The Budget and Finance Committee allocated $84,000 to Social Board to cover has an impact on the Gambier community, an for us is give us a concrete list of classes we need their contributions to Sendoff, which include concert costs, novelty/entertainment internship or even independent research with a to take, and a framework to get them done.” costs, and maintenance/safety and security needs for the concert, Assistant Director professor. For students interested in the major, Fen- of Student Engagement Ally Hays said. The Senior Exercise of the major will be a re- nessy and Alexander are already advising poten- Sweatshirt, whose real name is Thebe Neruda Kgositsile, was part of hip hop col- search paper, the subject of which depends on tial majors on what to take next fall should they lective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, a rap group which which featured art- the focus the student has chosen. choose to enroll. By Fennessy’s estimation, there ists such as Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean. Sweatshirt’s latest release, “I Don’t Erin Keleske ’18 plans to declare an environ- are already 15 students committed to taking the Like S---, I Don’t Go Outside,” was received with widespread critical acclaim. mental studies major as soon as it is available. major next year. Brasstracks is based in Brooklyn, NY and consists of Ivan Jackson on trumpet Keleske, who is a biology major, a co-president “The program is launching on a really posi- and Conor Rayne on drums. The duo worked on Chance the Rapper’s 2016 mixtape of Environmental Campus Organization and an tive note,” Fennessy said. “I’m really excited to see “Coloring Book” and collaborated with rappers Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz to produce intern in the office of Green Initiatives, has been it get to the next level.” their song “No Problem.”

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FRANCES SAUX 12 KEEP instructors. The STEM pro- FEATURES EDITOR gram, led by Associate Professor of Bi- ology Karen Hicks, is also intended to Ten years after the Kenyon Educa- attract underrepresented students to tion Enrichment Program’s (KEEP) campus. STEM scholars will receive inception, it is undergoing substantial specialized advising in the sciences changes meant to broaden the appli- and will have access to funds for un- cation pool and attract more under- paid internships. The College ran a represented students to Kenyon. similar program after receiving a NSF KEEP, founded in 2007 and di- grant in 2011, but this time, Kenyon rected by Associate Professor of plans to continue the program even Chemistry Simon Garcia and As- when grant funds run out; Anci did sistant Provost Ivonne García, is a not specify how. selective and academically-rigorous KEEP scholars graduate from Ke- opportunity for first generation stu- nyon at a higher rate than the aver- dents and minority students of color. age Kenyon student, according to the The 24 KEEP scholars arriving on College’s 2014 Institutional Research campus this summer will be joined report. The last time the College ran by 12 STEM (Science, Technology, the STEM program, 23 of the 24 par- Engineering and Mathematics) schol- ticipants graduated from Kenyon. ars, who are funded by a new S-STEM (The other participant transferred.) grant of $999,195 from the National COURTESY OF JACKY NERI ARIAS Of the 23 who remained, 21 graduat- Science Foundation (NSF) intended KEEP scholars, like those above, will be joined this summer by STEM scholars thanks to a new grant. ed with a major in a STEM discipline. to create opportunities for low-in- “It introduced me to what sci- come students in the sciences. workshops in chemistry, biology and ested students applied to the KEEP dent of Enrollment Management and ence was like at Kenyon,” Jonathan KEEP begins with an intensive neuroscience. The directors have ad- or STEM scholarships when they Dean of Admissions Diane Anci said. Amador ’15, who participated in the academic summer session before the justed the KEEP program to main- applied to the College, and their ac- Anci estimated she received just over STEM program beginning in 2011, start of students’ first year at Kenyon tain parity between the programs. ceptance packages to the College will 50 applications to the STEM program said. Amador majored in physics and continues throughout their time Because STEM scholars are selected include their scholarships, with loan and a slightly smaller pool for KEEP. and has worked for Bridgestone Golf, on campus with opportunities for ad- from among students who receive and work study forgiveness for all stu- Other changes to next year’s handling the robot testing of golf balls vising and mentorship. The two pro- loan and work-study forgiveness — dents. KEEP include shortening the sum- and overseeing a 3,000,000 data-point grams will unite for summer classes which means they no longer have to The admissions staff has part- mer program from six to five-and-a- database for golf swings. before going their separate ways in pay those portions of their financial nered with the KEEP and STEM fac- half weeks to accommodate students Ivonne García hopes to grow these the fall. Both groups will take a writ- aid packages — the College has com- ulty to review applications of students from large school districts whose aca- enrichment programs even further. ing course, but while KEEP schol- mitted to do the same for all KEEP who applied for those scholarships. demic calendars end after the start of She wants KEEP to eventually serve ars will take a data analysis course, scholars. Past students were invited “This is part of the College’s commit- the program. The KEEP students are 10 percent of the student population. STEM scholars will take a separate to apply to KEEP only after they were ment to enroll more first generation also guaranteed to receive regular “That would be quite an accomplish- course that consists of modules and accepted to Kenyon. This year, inter- or low-income students,” Vice Presi- academic advisors who are one of the ment,” she said. Concealed carry prohibited Shock Your Mom relocation Trustees clarify Kenyon’s policy on guns. prompts safety concerns GRACE RICHARDS tragedy pretty quickly.” STAFF WRITER Although generally satisfied with the Ken- supervisor ready to respond to medical emer- KEVIN CRAWFORD yon administration’s response, members of Ke- NEWS ASSISTANT gencies, vonFreymann said. Kenyon has clarified its stance as a gun- nyon Students for Gun Sense (KSGS) expressed Swimmers will staff the party in lifeguard free campus in response to the passage of concern. The all-campus party Shock Your Mom, in- costumes, working doors, bartending and Ohio Senate Bill 199, which opened the door “[The policy] essentially opens the door for vites students to dress up — or rather, down — monitoring the party. “We will stay hypervigi- for campuses across the state to allow the car- the creation of policies that allow guns on cam- and let loose with the Lords and Ladies of the lant because this isn’t just our team’s reputation, rying of concealed weapons. Governor John pus,” Emma Welsh-Huggins ’17, president of swim team after the National Collegiate Asso- it’s our school and our coaches,” swimmer Sam Kasich signed the bill into law on Dec. 19, 2016. KSGS, said. “It doesn’t specifically in the bill ciation Championships.. But as one of the year’s Palicz ’18 said. Shock Your Mom will require The Executive Committee of the Board of say, ‘Okay, now allow all guns on campus,’ but largest events, taking place this Saturday, Shock students to present K-Cards at the door. High Trustees approved a policy clarifying Kenyon’s it does allow for the creation of a policy by the Your Mom comes with its school students have “longstanding ban of weapons on campus,” Board of Trustees ... that would allow that.” share of safety concerns. illicitly entered all- according to a March 21 email. Concealed Senate Bill 199 also allows concealed carry For the first time, the party The space is campus parties be- handgun licensees and active duty service without a license for active duty military mem- will be held in Old Kenyon. a little more fore, which can remembers will be required to secure handguns bers if they provide military identification and “The space is a little more con- confined ... it might be sult in organizations in a locked motor vehicle while they are on proof of weapons training, and authorizes “cer- fined, and with the amount of an issue. losing permission to campus. tain children’s crisis care centers to maintain people who usually show up, host parties. The Ohio law removed prohibitions on firearms,” according to the bill’s description on it might be an issue,” Campus Anticipating in- Campus Safety Supervisor concealed carry of handguns in “institutions the Ohio state legislature website. Safety Supervisor Gregory “ creased drinking, Gregory vonFreymann of higher education, day-care facilities, air- To increase conversations about gun violence vonFreymann said. the OSE hired a food craft, certain government facilities, public on campus, KSGS will co-sponsor a screening The party moved to Old truck to sell fried veg- areas of airport terminals, and school safety of director Ava Duvernay’s documentary on the Kenyon because the Office of Student Engage- etables this Friday and Saturday from 6:00 p.m zones,” according to the Ohio State Legislature criminal justice system, “13th,” on March 31, in ment (OSE) prohibited the use of Gund Com- to 2:00 a.m. “Students have that option if they website. The College’s gun-free stance will re- conjunction with the Black Student Union and mons as a party venue. Director of Student are too intoxicated and need to get some food,” main largely unchanged, since the College, as the Discrimination Advisors. KSGS will also Engagement Laura Kane was not available for Clark said. Peirce Pub will also be open. a private institution, has the power to prohibit screen “Newtown,” about the 2012 Sandy Hook comment. Student Council President Phil- Head Community Advisor (CA) of South concealed carry in College-owned buildings, elementary school shooting, on April 14, and lip Gray Clark ’17 said the decision was due to Campus Edgar Martin ’17 plans to host an event including business operations like the Kenyon “Under the Gun,” a documentary that examines admissions events hosted in Gund Commons: in the Manning Residence Hall lounge — next Inn. the political ramifications of the Sandy Hook “It’s admission season, so it’s not the best thing to Old Kenyon — where students can watch President Sean Decatur expressed commit- shooting, on April 21. to have the building smelling like a brewery.” movies and eat, pending approval by the OSE. ment to keeping Kenyon a gun-free campus. The documentary screenings are intended to Shock Your Mom will occupy Old Kenyon’s The event is intended to provide a sober alter- “I don’t see any evidence that students or make students more aware of the issues caused center lounges and the patio. Campus Safety ad- native to Shock Your Mom and provide suste- other community members carrying con- by gun violence. vised the Buildings and Grounds Committee to nance to other students who might need it. cealed guns will do anything to make the “We’re not worried about our school,” Welsh- set up a perimeter of snow fencing around the “This is a fun weekend, but it is a weekend campus a safer or a better place,” Decatur said. Huggins said. “It’s the fact that we don’t exist in patio for overflow. Campus Safety will station when people put themselves at risk,” Clark said. “There’s actually more evidence out there that a vacuum.” two additional officers each to North Campus, “Campus Safety is a resource, and so are the CAs possession of weapons on campus can lead to “Guns and campuses don’t mix,” she added. South Campus and Old Kenyon, with a mobile — people should call them if they need help.” 4 Thursday, March 30 | kenyoncollegian.com Symposium honors bio professor Kathryn Edwards’ career ‘Celebrating Women in Science’ paid homage to the history of women in STEM at Kenyon.

NATALIE TWITCHELL as a mother figure and teacher remarks by President Sean De- NEWS ASSISTANT ahead of her time. Edwards has catur and alumnae from the been published in the American first classes of women at Ken- Professor Emerita of Biology Society for Gravitational and yon. Next, Associate Professor Kathryn Edwards’ career at Ke- Space Research. In addition to of Biology Drew Kerkhoff led nyon was a career of firsts. She her academic work, Edwards is a panel in Peirce Lounge titled was the first woman to receive the coordinator for the Kenyon “Transformation of Women tenure at Kenyon in the natural Academic Partnership in Bi- Faculty at Kenyon,” which fea- sciences in 1984. She became the ology and advises the Kenyon tured former Professors Joan first female chair of the Depart- Equestrian Team. Cadden and Rita Kipp H’07, ment of Biology in 1990. And Vani Patibandla ’93, who was and current Associate Profes- she was one of the first profes- the only woman in her dental sor of Psychology Irene López sors on campus to inspire a new residency program in 1999, was and Professor of Physics Paula generation one of the earli- Turner. of female est students to Hudson, who is the direc- students There’s still a study biochem- tor of midwifery services at the after Ken- lot of stigma istry at Kenyon, Cleveland Clinic, called Ed- yon began against women being in a synoptic major wards “innovative as a scientist- accepting STEM fields. that Edwards educator.” Hudson attributed women in helped cre- her ability to start a relationship NORA MITTLEMAN 1969. ate. Patibandla with the woman who would Professor Emerita of Biology Kathryn Edwards gives crowd advice. Rachel Arens ’18 On “ was part of an become her wife to Edwards’ Saturday, alumnae panel openness with topics of gender said to her: “Women apologize a lot of stigma against women March 25, alumni, students and Edwards chaired called “Ke- and gender identity. too much — you are one of the being in STEM (Science, Tech- faculty gathered for “Celebrat- nyon Women at Work: Build- Scott credits Edwards with worst I’ve ever seen.” Blumer’s nology, Engineering and Math) ing Women in Science” to Ed- ing Careers in Science.” The continuing Biology of Female imitation of Edwards’ body fields.” wards’ career before she retires other panelists were Stephanie Sexuality, a beloved course that language drew a long, friendly “I recently got an internship at the end of this year. The sym- Blumer ’98, Susan Hudson ’81 the alumnae found highly im- laugh from the audience. for computational neuroscience posium celebrated the achieve- P’19 and Karen Scott ’98, all of pactful, in the face of skepticism After the panels, the group and my first thought was ‘Yay, ments that the women of Ken- whom were Edwards’ students. of its worth and appropriate- decamped to the Alumni Din- I’m so excited for this oppor- yon College have made in the “I feel we are all her chil- ness. She believes the course has ing Room for networking and a tunity, and my second thought sciences. dren,” Patibandla said of Ed- had such a widespread impact reception. was ‘Oh, they needed a girl,’ be- Edwards, who teaches cours- wards during the panel. She also that it has prevented sexual as- “That was easily my favorite cause I didn’t feel like I was pre- es in women’s and gender stud- called Edwards an “example of sault on campus since Edwards’ part,” said Rachel Arens ’18, a pared for that position,” Arens ies and biology, has researched love, sincerity and kindness.” began teaching it. neuroscience major. “It sounds added. “I didn’t feel like I de- plant biology since her arrival The Women in Science Blumer considered Edwards cheesy, [but the best advice I served it, but I did, and it’s im- at Kenyon in 1978. Edwards’ symposium kicked off with a a part of the second family she got] was to really believe in my- portant to remember that every- former students described her networking lunch featuring found at Kenyon. Edwards once self,” Arens said. “There’s still one is worthy.” Fire drills make return Support for trans students lacking Continued from Page 1 with the fact that students do not fre- ditionally underserved and/or under- Continued from Page 1 world,” Klesner said. “And we have quently address their concerns with represented identities. to ask ourselves, what are the pri- President Sean Decatur, Vice Pres- her office. Another effort Decatur cited to Community Advisors (CAs) that orities, what are the actions we can ident for Student Affairs Meredith “I really want to hear from stu- prove Kenyon’s commitment to its will include supplemental informa- take to stay safe?” Bonham ’92 and Hughes all affirmed dents because that’s why I’m here,” trans students is the “progress this tion to general emergency training Sheffer is glad to see that Kenyon, Kenyon’s continued commitment to Hughes said. “I’m dealing with the year on our database system so that they received at the beginning of along with the rest of the communi- its transgender students despite the information that I have. I would cer- preferred names can be altered and this semester. At the training ses- ty, is taking the proper steps to pre- new policy. tainly like to have more.” changed within the student informa- sion earlier in the year, CAs had to pare themselves for any situation. In Since the DCL did not change Ke- Hughes cited Kenyon’s gender-in- tion system,” he said. At the end of last navigate Mather Residence Hall recent years, he believes many have nyon’s policies, it will not have a large clusive restroom policy as an example semester, with prompting from Ken- while it was filled with artificial been affected by a false sense of se- impact on the College, according to of the administration’s commitment yon administrators, Registrar Ellen smoke to simulate a fire. curity in Knox County, but believes Bonham. to trans students. There are many gen- Harbourt began to include students’ Klesner said the College is work- people are becoming more cautious. Kenyon faces its own tensions over der-inclusive restrooms in residences preferred names in the class lists that ing toward offering more emergen- “We’ve been behind the 8-ball as the administration’s ability to protect and academic buildings, Hughes said. she disseminates to faculty members. cy training for students in upcom- far as the community goes,” Sheffer transgender students, Robin-Phalen “The way that we talk about trans If students wish to change their pre- ing years. The steps the College is said. “We’ve never really planned or Rayson ’18, who is trans, said. issues in this country is all about bath- ferred name for these lists, they can taking now are preliminary, but he prepared for an active threat. So get- “Saying ‘we’re not like that’ or rooms, but it’s not just about bath- email Harbourt. A couple of students hopes they will keep the campus ting everybody on board to do that ‘we’re better than that’ ... I can’t say rooms,” Raider-Roth said. It’s “espe- have followed up on this offer, Har- protected in any theoretical situa- is important. Everybody had kind that I believe that,” Rayson said. Ray- cially [about] hospitals and doctors’ bourt said. tion. of the blinders on … but anything is son also questioned the “cisgender offices,” according to Raider-Roth. Raider-Roth, Rayson and the “Things have changed in the possible here.” administration’s ability to accurately The Cox Health Center has no anonymous student all warned anticipate the needs of transgender staff members that specialize in trans against calling Kenyon a place where students.” health issues. Bonham said she is transphobia does not exist. “I think a lot of these changes “not aware” of any formal process by “It’s the way professors say ‘he or occur when transgender students which Kenyon health specialists are she’ instead of ‘they,’” the anonymous bring them up, and then there is a re- trained in trans medical care. student said. “It’s the way people sud- sponse,” Rayson said. “We are always Raider-Roth noted that there are denly stop talking to you because they going to be the catalyst of action and two counselors that “have experience feel too pressured to perform political the administration is always going to with LGBTQ issues and that’s only correctness — in other words, respect be reactive. That’s ... shifting the labor because they themselves identify as — as if I’m not performing gendered onto trans students.” queer.” stereotypes to ease their discomfort.” A nonbinary student who spoke to Tatenda Makwemberi, the coun- Raider-Roth, too, emphasized the the Collegian on the condition of ano- selor who was hired to help students constant nature of transphobia. “I get nymity, echoed this sentiment. “Ken- with diverse and underrepresented misgendered every day,” Raider-Roth yon is pretty good about allowing stu- identities, left Kenyon a few weeks said. “It’s not so much overt discrimi- dent groups to form and support each ago. The administration has launched nation so much as I’ll walk into a other, but they seem to let all the stu- the search for a new counselor and room and people will back away. That, dents do the legwork,” they said. is focusing on finding someone who in and of itself, is as hurtful as being ANNA LIBERTIN Hughes expressed frustration can provide care for students with tra- called a f--.” Thursday, March 30 FEATURES kenyoncollegian.com 5 Kenyon Asia Society members search for common ground The group takes a broad view of the Asian experience, both on campus and internationally.

JUSTIN SUN fining one unifying experience can STAFF WRITER be tough. This year, McLaughlin began providing articles before meet- On a Wednesday night, seven ings as springboards for discussion, members of Kenyon’s Asia Soci- but members often read articles on ety settled at a table in lower Peirce different topics. Thaw, for example, and began chatting. As they ate din- is more interested in North Korea ner, conversation switched between than the others. The club’s co-pres- friendly chatter, thoughtful discus- idents think that this lack of unified sion and frustrated venting. There interest may be the reason that there was one central theme: the Asian is not as much crossover between and Asian-American experience. Asia Society and other Asian cultur- Co-presidents Kyla McLaughlin al organizations as they would like. ’17 and Winnie Thaw ’17 are unsure “It’s hard to define a singular of the club’s origins but have made Asian experience and yet that’s our Asia Society a community for stu- goal: to bring people of all different dents to voice opinions that they backgrounds together,” McLaugh- might otherwise be uncomfortable lin said. sharing. The group does seem to have Asia Society is as diverse in Asian found a source of commonality — experiences as its name sounds. Un- member Jia He ’17 believes that the like other Asian cultural organiza- common experience of being la- SHANE CANFIELD Members of Kenyon’s Asia Society gather each week to discuss Asian identity and representation tions at Kenyon, like Chinese Cul- beled Asian is what unifies mem- within the College community and society at large. ture Club or South Asia Society, bers of Asia Society. “People just as- Asia Society does not limit itself to sume that we’re all the same type of which she already was a member are really prevalent in all our lives Thaw appreciates the club’s one region of the world. Around Asian,” she said. “The collective ex- like Adelante and the Black Stu- and relate to how we see ourselves unification of diverse Asian back- half of its members are internation- perience that we feel as the result of dent Union. She likes to follow the as Asians and Asian Americans,” grounds. “Seeing these different ex- al students, while the other half are that is something that I think we can conversation during meetings. Oc- McLaughlin said. periences, it’s incredible,” she said. American. all talk about and empathize with.” casionally she will interject with a The club has also worked to “So many people who call them- McLaughlin and Thaw illustrate Thaw and McLaughlin described separate minority opinion. bring their discussions to the larger selves Asian will have so many this diversity. McLaughlin, an Asian bonding over their frustration with The club is certainly not at a loss Kenyon community. In February, different experiences and back- American from New York City, and Peirce’s attempts at making Asian for topics to discuss. In a recent Asia Society brought prominent so- grounds.” Thaw, an international student from cuisine. They have found comfort at meeting, members compared two cial media figure and activist Ranier Through its broad range of Myanmar, have had very different food events when other club mem- articles with different opinions of Maningding, founder of the blog membership, Asia Society has be- experiences. Thaw described grow- bers didn’t need help identifying a the “yellow fever” phenomenon — Love Life of an Asian Guy, to cam- come a space of unity for some of ing up in a country ruled by a mili- type of salad or soup. the phenomenon by which certain pus. Earlier this year, the organiza- Kenyon’s Asian and Asian-Ameri- tary dictatorship where she was nev- The club also includes members non-Asian males find themselves tion led a discussion on a controver- can students. When asked if the club er a minority — an experience that who are not Asian or Asian-Amer- only attracted to Asian women. Past sial Fox News segment in which a has helped them navigate Kenyon’s McLaughlin, as an Asian American, ican. Rita Carmona ’19, who is La- articles have covered topics like mi- reporter went to the New York chi- predominantly white environment, has had. tina, joined the club this year when croaggressions and representation natown and interviewed residents both Thaw and McLaughlin started With such a variety of experi- she noticed a lack of cross-cultural of Asians in American pop culture. while promoting many Chinese ste- laughing before Thaw said, “Yes, ences within the organization, de- membership in affinity groups in “The topics that we talk about reotypes. 100-percent yes.”

Class Clash Senior Class Total: Junior Class Total: Sophomore Class Total: First-Year Class Total: Compiled by Oliver VandenBerg 40 42 39 34

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Behind the Wheel There are no Uber drivers in Gambier, Ohio — a fact I was Local taxi drivers slightly alarmed to discover while trying to find transportation to a concert in Columbus share their stories during my first week at Kenyon. Nonetheless, students who check the College’s website will find a number of options for transportation services in and around Knox County. The Collegian took an inside look at some of these services. JACK ZELLWEGER

JAMES MADDEN stressful experiences. One time, he picked up a LARRY WALKER He also recalled a time he got a call at 5 MADDEN TRANSPORTATION homeless man from the hospital under a con- ROAD RUNNER a.m. to pick up a young woman from the tract with the government to provide sick peo- TRANSPORTATION square in Mount Vernon. She asked to be Anyone who has ridden with James Madden ple with insured transportation. The man was dropped off at Walmart, and as she talked to before will vividly recall their first trip. He is a barefoot and wearing a tattered pair of shorts There is no lull in conversation during Walker, he learned that she was homeless. He big man with a lip piercing, skull rings, a thick with a paper shirt. While Madden was driving, a car ride with Larry Walker, founder and allowed her to her ride free of charge and tried beard and long, blonde hair, usually accompa- the man pulled out a deer knife from his pocket, sole driver of Road Runner Transportation. to recommend various resources, but she in- nied by a bandana. But the driver’s light-hearted cut open the shirt, and tossed it out the window. Walker launched the company about four sisted on remaining in the store’s lobby to ask and talkative nature contradicts any preconcep- “He was staring at me, holding the knife, years ago, when he felt something missing people for help. “As a business provider, I can’t tions a client might make upon meeting him at like, smiling, and my kid was with me … in the from his life following his retirement from really get involved in that type of situation,” his mini-van marked “Madden Transportation” backseat,” Madden said. Madden Transporta- his career as an auto mechanic. Using his Walker said. “It was like she’d been left as a in large white stickers across the windows. Ea- tion has been doing less business with that con- free time to volunteer for the Red Cross and stray, and it just made me sad.” ger to offer the front passenger seat to students, tract since the incident. do photography, among other hobbies, didn’t Walker lives five minutes away from Ke- Madden gets a good conversation going without Madden often brings his 11 year old on cut it for him. “I just got so, you know, out of nyon’s campus. He grew up surfing in Vista, fail before even pulling out of the airport. “I like shifts. He said that generally, clients appreciate place with myself,” Walker said. “I thought, Calif. and moved to Ohio at the age of 11, at to talk,” he said in an interview with the Colle- the chance to interact with a child, and added you know, ‘I gotta have a little bit more of a which time he shifted his passion from wa- gian. “I don’t really know how to shut up.” that his son loves to meet new people and learn purpose, because I’m waking up and I’m not ter to snow. “I ... perfected pretty much ev- Madden is one of just three drivers for Mad- more about them. really working, I’m just having fun all the erything with skiing, and I thought, ‘Whoa, den Transportation; the other two are his par- Despite all of its ups and downs, Madden time.’” snowboarding,’’’ Walker said. “I thought, ents, Ruth and John. They founded the com- is grateful for the vast array of insight into the Since then, the business has rapidly gained ‘Man, that’s just like surfing!’ so I took up pany about five years ago after deciding they country and world his job has given him. Many popularity. Walker employed two other driv- snowboarding … [It] isn’t liquid, but it’s pret- wanted to start a family business and finding of his clients come from countries like India and ers at one point, but decided to let them go be- ty close!” In addition to operating Road Run- that there was a need for transportation in the Kazakhstan to work for corporations like Sie- cause he wanted to keep the company small. ner, Walker works as a ski and snowboard area. “We’ve thought about expanding, but … mens and Aerial, which have employees over- He drives students throughout the state of instructor at Snow Trails, a winter resort in we’re so personal with everybody that if we hire seas. “They show us the world, and Kenyon Ohio and occasionally does business out-of- Mansfield, Ohio, a town northeast of Kenyon. someone, we can’t guarantee that the service is shows us the U.S.,” Madden said. Students often state as well. One time, he drove a woman Walker has gained a deep sense of the going to be the same,” he said. show him the United States quite literally, as he to Niagara Falls when she was visiting Ohio community over the past three decades. He Madden spoke fondly of his experiences as is Madden Transportation’s designated out-of- from Japan. remembers playing guitar with students out- a driver. He doesn’t know the names of school state driver and has made trips as far as North Walker’s intense energy and gregarious side of the Gambier Deli “back in the hippie buildings, so he and his family refer to them by Dakota, where he picked up a Kenyon family for nature show how much he enjoys conversing days” a little over 30 years ago, when he wore nicknames, including “the tower” for Caples a flat rate charge. He said the perspective he has with passengers. But his priority as a driver is a ponytail down to his waist. Since then, he and “the milk crates,” strikingly similar to the gained on such a wide range of cultures and per- safety. He explained that, whereas his service has watched the College become more urban, student term “the milks,” for the Morgans. sonalities has made him wish Kenyon students provides commercial insurance for clients in drawing an increasing number of students Tristan Biber ’17 has been riding with Mad- made more of an effort to learn about Ohio. He case of an accident, the vast majority of taxi from cities far from Gambier. Walker finds den Transportation since his first year at Ken- reflected on the array of activities in Columbus’s companies, including Uber and Lyft, do not it bittersweet when students graduate. “You yon. During that time, Biber, who is from Swit- the Short North and the peaceful nature of liv- provide this protection. With a regard for get to know students over four years,” he zerland and does not have a U.S. driver’s license, ing in a rural area. He urged students to try to safety rivaling that of a driving instructor, said. “You get to know their parents, you get has grown close to Madden and his parents, broaden their worldview and come to under- Walker keeps a small camera mounted at the to know their brothers and sisters, their boy- whom he calls his “Ohio family.” stand a way of life different from their own, top part of the windshield in his Honda CR-V friends and girlfriends.” “Just the amount of care and quality and which is what he is trying to do through his job. to record any possible incident, such as a car Walker plans on retiring in three years the consistency that they provide for me … has “Things aren’t what you think they are,” accident. and is content with the time he has spent as been not only a huge relief for me but also for Madden said. “It’s a lot different from what you Walker has never met a client he genu- a driver. “I never thought I would experience my parents,” Biber said. James Madden said it see.” inely disliked, although sometimes he en- what I have providing taxi services,” he said of has been a difficult adjustment to see his regular Madden Transportation’s flat rate for a single counters people who carry guns. When such the insight he has gained into his clients’ lives. customers graduate from the College. passenger is $80 between Kenyon and the John an instance arises, he asks to see the carrier’s Road Runner’s flat rate for a single passen- Although Madden has driven his fair share Glenn Int’l Airport, but multiple people can share license and then puts the weapon in the trunk ger is $85 between Kenyon’s campus and John of great customers, he recalled some more a ride for cheaper individual prices. out of reach while he drives. Glenn Int’l Airport.

SAM ACHTERMANN JACK ZELLWEGER Left: James Madden drives for Madden Transportation, his family business. Right: Larry Walker of Road Runner Transportation came out of retirement to start his business. Thursday, March 30 ARTS kenyoncollegian.com 7 Exhibit in Greenslade displays scenes of life on the frontier The 19th-century paintings of George Catlin blend manifest destiny with his experiences.

SAM ACHTERMANN Catlin for his observational eye, cap- tours in Europe were successful. STAFF WRITER turing moving and majestic scenes as However, once Americans began they unfolded. to romanticize frontier life, George The history and customs of such a Shayne Wagner ’18, an American Catlin returned to the states, accept- people, preserved by pectoral illustra- studies major and assistant in the ar- ing government commissions. tions, are themes worthy of the life- chives, curated the exhibition. “I was most excited for the learn- time of one man, and nothing short Catlin’s oil paintings capture the ing opportunities — regarding the of the loss of my life shall prevent me culture of Native American tribes curatorial process, Catlin’s legacy from visiting their country and be- with a romantic appreciation. He of- and the United States’ history with coming their historian. ten describes in the anthology “Let- westward expansion — that would –George Catlin (1841) ters and Notes on the Manners, Cus- come from the project,” Wagner said. toms, and Condition of the North Catlin refers to himself as a histo- On March 30, the Greenslade American Indians” (also on dis- rian in “Letters and Notes”, with the Special Collections and Archives in play) the simple glory of native life goal that his paintings would cap- Olin Library opened its newest ex- and how surprisingly similar Native ture the life of every North Ameri- hibition, George Catlin: Scenes and Americans are to “civilized” man. can tribe before their culture was Fantasies of the Western Frontier, a Catlin’s paintings juxtapose the effaced by the westward expansion majestic and prolific body of work pastoral and the vicious, exhibiting of the United States. In the same vol- ELLIOT JAFFE from the 1830s and 40s that recalls the power of the buffalo with the ume of letters, he described his job as George Catlin’s artwork depicts his vision of Native American life. a culture and natural beauty nearly slow, rolling majesty of the prairie “snatching from haste oblivion what erased by westward expansion. Some hills. Native Americans were power- could be saved for the benefit of pos- Americans, Catlin would bring them the Native American communities of Catlin’s notable works include, fully envisioned with depictions of terity and perpetuating it, as a fair east to his exhibits and position them he painted, but I believe his savior “Catching the Wild Horse,” “Buffa- their epic hunts — including the con- and just monument, to the memory next to his portraits of Native Ameri- complex blinded him from recogniz- lo Hunt, Chase” and “Buffalo Hunt. quering of the mightly buffalo, a gory of a truly lofty and noble race.” Catlin cas for comparison’s sake, thus cre- ing the ways he was complicit, or even White Wolves Attacking A Buffalo and lurid behemoth in the plains. participated in Native American cul- ating some of the first “Wild West actively contributing to, the expan- Bull.” These and other paintings Catlin also takes care to include ani- ture extensively, living, hunting and shows.” Critics have called the valid- sionist rhetoric of the time,” Wagner on display exhibit certain impres- mals and symbols associated with celebrating with the tribes. Some his- ity of Catlin’s artwork into question said. She hopes that those visiting the sionistic qualities using short brush various chiefs. torians even believe that Catlin had a throughout his career, and even con- exhibition will “reflect on Catlin’s strokes that departed from the high- His paintings were not commer- second family with a Native Ameri- sidered some of his paintings to be legacy,” putting it into the context of er scene of realism popular in the cially successful for some years in can out west. complete fictions. conversations about American and 1830s. While critics such as Henry R. the United States — Manifest Des- Portraits were particularly fasci- Wagner believes that we should Native American identity. Schoolcraft criticized Catlin for his tiny and anti-Native American sen- nating to Catlin. Despite his seem- view Catlin’s work with a critical eye. The exhibit will be on display until lack of technical skill, others praised timents ran high — though his art ingly enlightened views on Native “Catlin was a self-proclaimed ally to August. Mitski concert awes fans in Horn PAID ADVERTISEMENT Indie-grunge artist performs for her growing fanbase.

ELANA SPIVACK The Collegian reached out to in- two popular songs from her 2014 al- CONTRIBUTOR terview Mitski, but, according to her bum Bury Me At Makeout Creek, The agent, the Horn had not paid enough “Francis Forever” and “First Love/ I was so thrilled to see Mitski, my money to allow an interview. Late Spring.” One could clearly hear Gambier House favorite indie-punk artist, at the Horn Sitcom, also known as Jake the audience eagerly singing along. Gallery on Friday, March 24 that I ar- Lazovick, began the evening with his She continued with the mournful “I rived two hours before she was sched- distinct sound which he describes on Bet on Losing Dogs,” “Once More to Bed and Breakfast uled to perform. The Horn slowly his Bandcamp as “folk,” “bedroom See You” and “I Don’t Smoke.” Mits- filled with students from Kenyon pop” and “fake music.” Lazovick sang ki’s music isn’t quite for dancing, but and elsewhere. Two attendees, who over digital tracks in a mumbly dead- the crowd swayed and bopped along. had met at their first Mitski concert pan and rapped in one song, “Work.” Louder songs, like “Your Best Ameri- in Chicago, came from Athens, Ohio He added a lively dimension to the can Girl,” lost some oomph with the and Kentucky. The room buzzed with performance with a red clown nose, downsized band, but were performed anticipation. Even the opening act, an somersaults, slapstick movement and well nonetheless. alternative artist called Sitcom, gave a carnivalesque facial expressions, from Mitski also brought irreverent nod to Mitski’s popularity. “You get wide-eyed bewilderment to a frown chutzpah. At one point in she ad- to hear two of the greatest musicians: so dramatic it made your mouth hurt. dressed the still-chattering portion Mitski and me,” he said jokingly. Many people noticed, and would of the audience. “I bet everyone who’s Mitski Miyawaki, known profes- later comment on, how petite Mitski talking right now is really rich,” she sionally as Mitski, is fast becoming an was. The beloved musician quietly said with a coy smile, meaning to grab indie darling. She has been featured slipped onstage and set up her guitar. the audience’s attention. The crowd in The New York Times, The New She seemed calm and unassuming. chuckled, cheered and fell silent. Yorker, Elle magazine, NPR, Pitch- This air, however, belied her power- The penultimate song, “Last fork and the Cartoon Network show ful voice. She began her performance Words of a Shooting Star,” was a Adventure Time in which the charac- with a wordless melody that showed touching, elegiac piece that transi- ter Marceline plays her song “Francis off her vocal technique. Her fluty tioned perfectly into “Class of 2013” Forever” at a concert. The Times even voice flowed between notes with hyp- from her 2013 album, Retired from listed “Your Best American Girl” notic agility. Nearly the entire room Sad, New Career in Business. The lyr- from her 2016 album, Puberty 2, as went silent, and those who were still ics began softly: “Mom, I’m tired / one of 25 songs that indicates where speaking warranted a chorus of Can I sleep in your house tonight?” music is going. She is scheduled to shushes from other audience mem- Her sweet voice rang with vibrato and perform at Boston Calling Music Fes- bers. contrasted well with the raw sound of tival this year. Mitski’s performance was capti- her electric guitar. The climactic high Born in Japan to a Japanese moth- vating. She kept things simple, per- note filled the gallery and drew cheers er and American father, Mitski often forming sans bass, drums and synth from the audience. confronts themes of race in her music. — though her studio albums feature a Upon exiting, Mitski thanked the gambierhouse.com The video for “Your Best American full band. Her setlist, a sheet of loose- audience and commended English Girl,” one of her most popular songs, leaf paper, sat at at her feet, held in majors, who had their comprehen- 740.427.2668 shows a thwarted romance between place by a rock. She stood in place for sive exam the next morning, for com- Mitski and a white man initially in- each song, making eye contact with ing to the show. The audience replied terested in her, who later becomes en- audience members. with cheers and a jubilant “Thank amored with a white woman. Mitski’s performance began with you!” 8 Thursday, March 30 | kenyoncollegian.com Aja Monet shares message of intersectionality and resistance Poet and activist teaches a poetry workshop, gives talk in the Horn Gallery about activism.

DANIEL OLIVIERI nurturers. Monet read the poem tance of sensory details to writ- STAFF WRITER “What My Grandmother Meant ing. She asked everyone to think to Say Was,” which begins, “I taste of a difficult event in their lives Cuban-Jamaican poet and of salt. My fingers cannot sit still. and to write a happier version. Black Lives Matter (BLM) activ- I smuggled / tears from smile to There was one catch — partici- ist Aja Monet came to Kenyon on smile. When I became too tired / pants could not look at their pa- March 28 to share her message of to run, I swam.” per as they wrote. One student intersectionality and resistance to As students filed into Bemis for was brought to tears during the oppression. Monet led a spoken her workshop, Monet said, “Don’t workshop while discussing her word poetry workshop during you revolutionaries know that family history. When the student common hour on Tuesday in the you never sit with your back to apologized for crying, Monet told Bemis Music Room in Storer Hall. the door?” Monet explained that her no one should have to apolo- Over lunch, she spoke with mem- this is an old joke among black gize for crying. Monet expressed a bers of Sisterhood and discussed civil rights activists. Jokes like desire to have a longer workshop, the successes and challenges Sis- this one, Monet said, are a way to one where she has the time to un- terhood has faced as an organi- make light of grim realities. derstand what students need and zation on campus. At night, she Students for Justice in Pales- can give more specific feedback. spoke in the Horn Gallery about tine (SJP) sponsored Monet’s visit Hours later, Monet sat cross- her time visiting Palestine as part to campus. The Department of legged during her evening ap- of a delegation from the BLM Asian Studies, the Rogan Fund, pearance at the Horn Gallery and movement. Sisterhood, Men of Color and encouraged her audience to sit up Monet — now 29 — broke onto the Black Student Union were co- close. She spoke about her time in the spoken word poetry scene at sponsors. Palestine and the connections be- age 19 when she won the Nuyori- Ghada Bakbouk ’19, a mem- tween the African-American and can Poet’s Café Grand Slam and ber of SJP, was surprised at how Palestinian struggles for equality. has not let up since. This January Monet managed to bring the is- She showed pictures and read sev- she read her poetry at the Wom- sues alive. eral poems from her forthcom- en’s March on Washington. She “A lot of times we tend to think ing book of poetry. Monet told has also taught poetry to inner about these issues the way we the story of how, during the 2014 city youth, helped edit a collection think about math,” Bakbouk said. Ferguson protests spurred by the of poetry titled Chorus and won “Like they are stuff out there we fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the YWCA of New York City’s can never see, we can never un- Palestinian refugees had given “One to Watch Award” in 2014 derstand. She made it more like a advice to BLM activists about re- for her activism. Her upcoming 3D printer. She 3D-printed the is- sisting highly militarized police. book of poetry My Mother Was a sue.” “We have to do the work of de- JACK ZELLWEGER Freedom Fighter discusses moth- During the poetry workshop, colonizing how we see each oth- Poet and activist Aja Monet sat on the floor of the Horn Gallery to speak about her visit to Palestine and read some of her poetry. ers and all people who work as Monet emphasized the impor- er,” Monet said. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright delivers lecture and Q&A Donald Margulies speaks about his work and his process as a playwright and screenwriter.

DEVON MUSGRAVE-JOHNSON became a factor, because the movie had come began with what he described as a “thumbnail ARTS EDITOR out.” sketch” of his life. He described his upbringing The End of the Tour, partially based on Roll- in a culturally Jewish household, and how the- “My Broadway debut was also my Broadway ing Stone reporter David Lipsky’s novel Al- ater influenced his life from a young age. debacle,” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright though Of Course You End Up Becoming Your- “We didn’t go to synagogue,” Margulies said, Donald Margulies said last night during a lec- self: A Road Trip with David Foster Wallace, “but we did go to Broadway.” ture in the Gund Gallery Community Founda- follows Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) on a five-day He also emphasized the importance of oth- tion Theater. “Now that’s a good opening line.” interview with famed author David Foster Wal- ers supporting his eventual desire to be a play- Margulies was the recipient of the 2000 Pu- lace (Jason Segel). wright and discussed the central themes — re- litzer Prize for Drama for his play, Dinner with Wallace gave a commencement speech at ligion, familial relationships, and internality Friends and the screenwriter for the 2015 film Kenyon in 2005 that would eventually turn into — that he visits and revisits in his plays. The End of the Tour. Last the acclaimed essay When Margulies turned the discussion to night marked the begin- “This Is Water: Some the audience, many hands rose in the air. With ning of his two-day stay It’s always an Thoughts, Deliveredeach question, the discussion leaped from topic on campus, which will opportunity on a Significant Oc- to topic, emphasizing Margulies’ wide range of also include class visits when students can talk to casion, about Living a expertise. Margulies answered audience ques- and a screening of his a working writer about the Compassionate Life,” tions about choosing subject matter and writing film. process of what it is to get published in 2009. a first draft, rising in success, working with oth- The visit was pro- To begin the first ers, writing for specific actors, writing women work done and what they posed by Richard L. “ event of Margulies’ stay and finding visual ways to show a character’s Thomas Visiting Pro- think about things.” — a lecture and discus- internal thoughts. fessor of Creative Writ- sion hosted Wednes- During his time on campus, Margulies will ing Katharine Weber Richard L. Thomas Visiting day night in the Gund also visit classes and participate in a screening CAMERON PETERS — who also serves as a Professor of Creative Writing Gallery Community and discussion of The End of the Tour later to- Donald Margulies gave a lecture on play- faculty advisor for the Katharine Weber Foundation Theater night. Margulies, who is an adjunct professor wrighting last night in the Gund Gallery Collegian — as part of — Weber introduced of English at Yale, will sit in on James Michael Community Foundation Theater. the Faculty Lectureships Margulies, struggling Playwright-in-Residence/Professor of Drama series. Weber unsuccessfully suggested Margu- to list each of his accolades without taking up Wendy MacLeod’s playwriting class as well as sion will take place tonight in the Gund Gallery lies for the series two years ago, but when she too much of his time. Weber’s senior seminar in creative writing. Community Foundation Theater at 7 p.m. brought his name up again this year, the Fac- Margulies slouched casually on a tall stool “I think it’s always an opportunity when “We get to have the rare experience to ac- ulty Lectureships committee agreed to try to ar- centered against the blank, light gray front wall students can talk to a working writer about the tually talk to the screenwriter of a film that we range the visit. of the theater, but his presence filled the room process of what it is to get work done and what have just saw,” Weber said of tonight’s event. “He “I was doggedly convinced that he would be from the moment he began to speak. they think about things,” Weber said. “There has spent more time than the rest of us thinking a very exciting visitor,” Weber said in an inter- “I feel like Tom Sawyer at his own funeral,” are things that writers can always talk about in about David Foster Wallace and how he thinks view. “And I think what convinced the commit- he said, getting a chuckle from the crowd. fruitful ways because it’s always different and and writes, and he certainly has devoted himself tee to decide on him this time was that in the Although Margulies emphasized that he changing.” to honoring who he was as a character and as a interim his screenplay for The End of the Tour wanted the lecture to turn into a discussion, he The End of the Tour screening and discus- person.” Thursday, March 30 OPINIONS kenyoncollegian.com 9

STAFF EDITORIAL College should prioritize computer science major

During Spring Break, the College announced the launch of an interdisciplinary environmental studies major. The major will expand on the environmental studies concentration, which attracts about 15 concentrators each year, according to a March 8 article on the Kenyon website. The creation of the environmental studies major is an important step toward modernizing the Kenyon curriculum, but the College must not stop there. President Sean Decatur explained in a recent interview that the environmental studies major was a relatively easy addition to the Kenyon curriculum due to its interdisciplinary nature. This is clearly the case, as the College is not hiring any new faculty members related to the introduction of the major. Easy or not, the curricular addition is long overdue and gives opportunity to the many ANNA ZINANTI | COLLEGIAN Kenyon students who are interested in pursuing environmental studies to any extent. The news signals that Kenyon takes this sphere of academia seriously — an important gesture, given President Donald Trump’s executive Aftermath offers much food for thought order on Tuesday that will dismantle many Obama-era policies intended to address cli- Gund Gallery exhibition is a chance to face tough questions. mate change. A potential computer science major is NOAH AYDIN ernment actions that are against basic bit harder to find, but with some ef- years down the road precisely because it is not CONTRIBUTOR principles and ideals of democracy, fort it is possible to hear the often sup- an easy addition to our curriculum. Building freedom, human rights and the rule pressed or neglected side of the story. this major necessitates new faculty hires and The current exhibition at the Gund of the law. Before the Iraq War, for ex- We need to question the uncondi- classes, Decatur told the Collegian. We com- Gallery, Aftermath, offers much food ample, the obvious questions of “Why tional support of the U.S., a state that mend the recognition that computer science for thought for a liberal arts com- aren’t we listening to U.N. weapon commits gross human rights viola- should be a more integral part of Kenyon’s munity, especially when considered inspectors?” and “Why don’t we let tions through a brutal occupation. academic offerings, but the addition of this in combination with documentaries them finish their jobs?” were not We need to question the decision to major must be fast-tracked. such as Almost Sunrise and The War asked by enough people in the U.S. spend so much money on military The skills that belong to the field of com- You Don’t See, which focus on the role Good citizens — (do a little research puter science are quickly becoming require- of media and morality in wartime. students of a lib- to find out how U.S. ments for more and more careers. Digital flu- We can easily go beyond the view de- eral arts college in Liberally educated military spending ency and data literacy are not luxuries for our scribed in the Feb. 23 op-ed “After- particular — need people need to go compares to the rest generation — digital skills and familiarity math essentializes the Middle East,” to solicit answers beyond the surface and ask of the world) while with different software programs are among which argues the Aftermath exhibi- from their gov- tough questions without be- we have big chal- the most marketable assets in today’s job tion facilitated orientalist stereotypes, ernment or their ing intimidated by the fear of lenges in education, market. If the College wants to reassure par- by asking a few questions and recall- political science being labeled unpatriotic. healthcare and the ents that Kenyon’s hefty sticker price will ul- ing facts from the recent history. professors. There “ environment. timately get their child a job, it will prioritize Much of the instability and de- is no shortage of Next time you plans for launching a computer science major. struction in the Middle East was issues where simi- hear “experts” ex- At the upcoming Board of Trustees meet- caused by the U.S. invasion of Iraq lar questions and challenges need to plaining they hate us because they ing in late April, senior staff should ask trust- in 2003. I realize that today’s college be raised by the educated public. hate our freedoms, be prepared to ees to support a fast-tracked addition of a students are too young to remember Almost Sunrise reminds us that the challenge them based on the evidence computer science major. Kenyon’s peers in how that war was justified and sold to victims of the Iraq War are not just from the field research involving the Five Colleges of Ohio — the College of the American public. It is important the people of the Middle East. Thou- thousands of citizens from all around Wooster, Denison University, Oberlin Col- for this audience to learn that the war sands of American soldiers and their the Muslim world presented in Who lege and Ohio Wesleyan University — all of- that claimed hundreds of thousands families are also among the casual- Speaks for Islam? by Esposito and fer computer science majors. It is clear that a of civilian lives and much destruction ties. Did you know that more than Mogahed. While many “experts” mis- computer science major is necessary for Ke- in the Middle East did not have any 20 veterans a day — and about 7,500 lead the American public, the actual nyon to adequately compete with its peer in- good justification. Unfortunately, it a year — commit suicide? Not ques- evidence will tell you that it is the U.S. stitutions. was not questioned sufficiently at the tioning the reasons to wage a war has foreign policy, not the real American It will inevitably take time to construct the time by Congress, the media, experts, far-reaching consequences both at values, that they dislike. Unfortunate- foundation for a computer science major. In analysts or other democratic elements home and abroad. ly, there is often a sharp conflict be- the meantime, the College should look into in the U.S. in the aftermath of 9/11. The War You Don’t Seereminds us tween the two. hosting short, extracurricular crash courses We must realize that real patriotism that “embedded journalists” arranged Going beyond the surface, ques- to teach students skills like Photoshop and does not mean blindly believing ev- by the government did not necessar- tioning, critiquing and challenging Python. This kind of programming would be erything the government says. Today, ily present an accurate picture of what are among the most fundamental a beneficial addition to the Career Develop- most everyone — even Donald Trump was happening on the ground. It also qualities a liberal arts education tries ment Office, which often seems underutilized — claims to have been against the reminds us that the common narra- to instill in its participants. Aftermath by the student body. Iraq War, but the climate was much tive in the mainstream media usually provides a powerful opportunity for As valuable as it may be for the College to different in the winter of 2003. gives a distorted picture of what’s go- the Kenyon community to engage in add shiny new white buildings to its campus, Liberally educated people need to ing on with Israeli-Palestinian con- this mode of thinking as global citi- students ultimately enroll at Kenyon because go beyond the surface and ask tough flict, one of the major global prob- zens. I encourage everyone to visit the of its academics. Adding a computer science questions without being intimidated lems of the modern times. There are, exhibit, reflect on it and ask questions. major would broaden Kenyon’s appeal and by the fear of being labeled unpatri- however, real investigative journalists Noah Aydin is a Professor of Math- better prepare students for post-grad life. otic. Patriotism is much too often who do their best to show a more ob- ematics. Contact him at aydinn@ken- abused all over the world to mask gov- jective picture of realities. They are a yon.edu. 10 Thursday, March 30 | kenyoncollegian.com

LETTER TO THE EDITORS

To the Editors: on campus — were about to open their doors to another way of saying his buildings are ve- Regarding: Staff editorial, “On campus emerging musicians and scientists, the number hicles for accomplishing by indirection what Gund dodges student concerns” and “Gund of first-generation students, international stu- couldn’t be accomplished by direction. talk shows trustees are out of touch,” by Rea- dents and students of color doubled. Kenyon Where there was little prospect of raising gan Neviska ’17 (page 12, March 2). today is more diverse in ways that were incon- funds outside the Kenyon community, Gra- The Collegian’s reporting and opinions about ceivable when I edited the Collegian 43 years ham Gund’s buildings proved to Kenyon that my Kenyon Unique Lecture Series conversation ago. it can compete with better endowed peers and this past February with Graham Gund ’63 and There is a correlation between the magnif- successfully solicit support from institutions H’81 prompted these additional thoughts. icent buildings conceived by Graham Gund and individuals with no connection to Kenyon. At no point in the College’s history were — Yale University’s Vincent Scully said he is Having delivered essential science, music, art, there two decades when so much was done to “a convinced preservationist’’ while compar- dining and athletic facilities, Graham Gund address the needs of Kenyon students as the ing him to Charles Bulfinch, one of America’s now is poised to create a center for humanism first 16 years of the new century. During this first professional architects — and the record with a library that perpetuates and enhances relatively brief period, the trustees commit- amount of money raised for Kenyon student Kenyon’s legacy as a beacon for the written and ted unprecedented resources to financial aid; needs. For every building proposed, consid- spoken word. student scholarships; endowed professorships; ered and approved by the trustees, there was The work of a Kenyon trustee is never done new science, music, athletic, dining, art, health an existential initiative to restrain tuition fees because, when we are not growing as an in- and film facilities; an international center; a and increase opportunity for students of ex- stitution, we are dying. But make no mistake, farm-to-table outreach to surrounding rural ceptional potential. It is no coincidence that there has never been a better time to be a Ke- communities and the renovation of Middle the yet unparalleled hundreds of millions of nyon student. And Graham Gund, more than Path, so people with special needs can make dollars raised in the past 16 years are a result anyone, has everything to do with it. their way freely for the first time. of the new spaces Graham Gund created. Sincerely, Since 2000, when Storer Hall and the Science Graham Gund’s generosity inspired giving Matthew Winkler ’77 H’00 P’13 and Mem- Quad — the first of Graham Gund’s buildings from many unforeseen constituents, which is ber of Kenyon Board of Trustees

Find mentors, even in unconventional places Saturday’s Women In Science event was not purely about science. HAVE OPINIONS?

EMMA KLEIN I will admit that I have grappled with COLUMNIST the notion of taking pride in my WGS major. The Collegian wants to This past weekend I had the pleasure hear from you! of attending a day-long celebration of Women in Science, an event put to- Submit op-eds and gether to honor and celebrate Professor also learned“ that it took eight years for ogy and reproductive health justice. letters to the editor to Emerita of Biology Kathryn Edwards a women’s and gender studies class to Meeting a panel of Dr. Edwards’ fierce [email protected] before her upcoming retirement. Un- even be added to the Kenyon curricu- and talented former students was defi- fortunately, I never took a class with lum, due to the contentious nature of nitely something I needed as a senior by Tuesday at 4 p.m. Dr. Edwards, but attending Saturday’s this field of study and the ingrained preparing to enter the “real world.” I the week of publication. festivities made clear to me the tremen- patriarchal attitudes of the College. It told the alumnae after the panel how dous and positive impact she has had may be hard for some of us to believe meaningful it was for me, as someone Op-eds should be 500- on Kenyon’s curriculum. I study wom- now that the study of women and gen- with multiple passions and areas of in- 600 words in length. en’s and gender studies (WGS) and film der was so controversial at that time, terest, to hear the ways in which their at Kenyon, something you definitely but I will admit that I have grappled careers have evolved — to hear them Letters to the editor know about me if we’ve ever spent a with the notion of taking pride in my say, keep going. should respond to a minute of time together. I am a creative WGS major. The concept of imposter syndrome Collegian article from feminist, not defined entirely by one The celebration on Saturday, how- came up several times throughout the the previous issue and major or course of study, but by social ever, made me immensely proud to be day, as women mentioned various mo- justice, art, film and education and all a women’s and gender studies major. I ments in life, in school and at work must be 300 words or of my other passions. As one of the few feel a great amount of gratitude and re- when they faced self-doubt and anxi- fewer. students at Saturday’s symposium with spect for Dr. Edwards and other faculty ety surrounding their achievements. It no formal background in the sciences, I and alumni who were in attendance, made me think critically about my own The Collegian is must admit I initially felt out of place. people who have contributed to making reaction to walking into that first lunch accepting applications But, as the events began, I was delight- Kenyon — and the world at large — a on Saturday, intimidated by the many for new columnists. ed to learn first about the history of better place. I especially enjoyed a pan- alumni, faculty and STEM students Please contact women at Kenyon and in Gambier as el in which alumnae Stephanie Blumer who I was sure were meant to be there [email protected] students, faculty and community mem- ’98, Susan Hudson ’81, Vani Patiband- in a way that I was not. There is such for more information. bers. My presence was quickly validat- la ’93 and Karen Scott ’98 discussed value in the support that a community on how to apply. ed by Kenyon faculty and students both building careers in the sciences and the or a mentor can give, and I am lucky to past and present; every person there ways their paths took shape. This panel have found that here at Kenyon, even in was advocating not just for women in and the day’s events as a whole remind- unexpected areas. I would urge anyone science but for women and marginal- ed me of the importance of mentorship struggling with feelings of self-doubt or ized communities to continue follow- and human compassion in all work. Dr. loneliness in their field to seek out men- ing their passions. Patibandla talked about building expe- torship. Based on my experiences and In just one day I learned a lot about rience in Dr. Edwards’ lab while at Ke- from what I witnessed this past week- the challenges women faced during the nyon, getting her DDS from Case West- end, I know there are wise and talented transitional period after Kenyon be- ern Reserve University and starting her people out there excited to help young came a co-ed institution. For instance, own dentistry practice. Hudson talked people achieve great things. Don’t be many current students may be unaware about her path from nursing to mid- afraid to get in touch with people who that from 1969 to 1972, female students wifery. Blumer shared stories of bring- inspire you, even if your experience or at Kenyon technically attended Ken- ing science teachings to different com- major does not align with theirs. yon’s Coordinate College for Women. munities and sharing her knowledge Emma Klein ’17 is a film and wom- It wasn’t until several years after wom- with others. Dr. Scott talked about her en’s and gender studies major from Ar- en initially came to campus that Ken- journey from becoming an OB/GYN to lington, Va. Contact her at kleine@kenyon became officially co-educational. I her current work pursuing epidemiol- yon.edu. Thursday, March 30 SPORTS kenyoncollegian.com 11 Despite disappointing start to season, lacrosse still hopeful After their loss to nationally ranked Ohio Wesleyan, Lords fall under .500 at 3-4 overall.

TOMMY JOHNSON not play again in the regular sea- STAFF WRITER son this year. Now that the team has arrived On Saturday, the Kenyon at the halfway point in their sea- men’s lacrosse team hosted their son, the Lords find themselves at senior night, losing 11-9 in a val- 3-4, securing impressive eight- iant effort against regionally- point wins against both Ohio ranked Ohio Wesleyan Univer- Northern University and De- sity (OWU) on McBride Field. Pauw University and suffering The game saw even play through close defeats to Albion College the final three quarters, but it and Aurora University. was OWU’s two-point lead out “It is tough to have the record of the first quarter that made the that we have,” Noah Gurzenski difference. ’17 said. He added that the Lords’ Ohio Wesleyan is ranked record, coupled with the hard- 14th in the NCAA’s Southern fought battle against OWU, will Region and is receiving votes in motivate the Lords to “show that the United States Intercollegiate the game against Ohio Wesleyan Lacrosse Association (USILA) was not a fluke, and that’s the Coaches’ Poll, which determines Kenyon team you’re going to see national rankings. into the playoffs,” he said. Faring well-though falling Over spring break, the Lords short-against one of the most traveled to Maryland in a trip competitive teams in the confer- that included a 20-10 loss to ence has convinced the Lords of Brooklandsville, Md. to take JACK ZELLWEGER their capabilities and ignited the on Franklin and Marshall Col- The backup Lords show support for their teammates from the sideline in the loss to Ohio Wesleyan. desire to show their potential. lege, a team ranked ninth in While it is a good sign that the NCAA’s Southern Region the season, the Lords face Wa- mix of young talent and experi- is all about translating this tal- the Lords could hang tough with and receiving votes in the USI- bash College this Saturday in ence will take them far. ent and chemistry into results a top team, “It’s better that we LA Coaches national rankings. Crawfordsville, Ind., a chance “We have good chemistry,” on the field. “Being able to play know we can beat them,” James The Lords’ second game against for them to show they are will- Cook said. “Older guys are defi- with a bit more swagger, inten- Cook ’20 said. He looks forward Washington College (Chester- ing to bring the same effort ay nitely leading the way, but we are sity and confidence” is crucial to to an opportunity to strike re- town, Md.) was canceled due to in and day out thatthey deliv- stockpiled in the freshman and this goal, he said. “We definitely venge against OWU’s Battling inclement weather. ered against Ohio Wesleyan. The sophomore classes too.” have the talent to compete at the Bishops, though the teams will To kick off the second half of Lords are hoping their unique For Gurzenski, team success top of the conference.” Softball hopes to rebound af- Baseball unconvential in win ter challenging losing streak Lords use 10 pitchers against Muskingum. NOAH NASH in eight of the nine innings. Brad Clegg ’20 NOAH NASH were ultimately held to just two runs and SPORTS EDITOR drew the start on the mound, and he was fol- SPORTS EDITOR were unable to get a rally going. Even lowed by Tyler Roldan ’17 (1-0), who earned their runs were scored in separate in- After returning from their spring train- the win with a scoreless second inning. The Ladies softball was swept in a double- nings, as the Ladies could not string to- ing games in Florida two weeks ago, Lords next three innings, thrown by three different header on Saturday afternoon in Mariet- gether hits. The Ladies’ runs came on a baseball opened up the second half of their Lords, were scoreless as well. With the Lords ta, Ohio, losing 6-0 and 5-2 to the Mariet- third-inning RBI single from outfielder season with a 4-3 victory over the Musking- ahead 4-0 in the bottom of the sixth, the Fight- ta College Pioneers. Since returning from Amanda Ogata ’19 and on a run-scoring um University Fighting Muskies on Tuesday ing Muskies scored three runs off of Kai Long their spring break trip on March 11, the double from third baseman Madi Mal- afternoon. Tuesday afternoon’s game in New ’20, who struggled with his control and al- Ladies have not won a game — the team donado ’18 in the fifth inning. Concord, Ohio was an unusual one strategy- lowed three runs without recording an out. lost their last seven games. The recent skid Despite their recent slump, the Ladies wise for the Lords, as the team used 10 differ- Long was relieved by Will Oakley ’20, who got has dropped the team’s record to 8-14, a are not getting down on themselves and ent pitchers to shut down the opposing hitters the Lords out of the inning still holding onto far cry from their 8-7 record to start the know what they need to improve. “There and raise the team’s record to 8-9. a lead. season. have been many occasions where we’ve After being held scoreless through two Connor Farrell ’17 pitched a dominant bot- On Saturday afternoon, the Ladies come out on top for the first few in- innings by the Muskingum starting pitcher tom of the seventh with two strikeouts, before started Austin nings,” Whibley said on Bryce Husted, the Lords’ offense broke out being relieved by Luke Calcei ’18, who held the Whibley ’19 on the Wednesday. “We haven’t with two runs in the top of the third inning. Fighting Muskies off the board despite allow- mound in the first We are improv- been able to really close Nine hitter and third baseman Matt Contre- ing a double. Jesse Bogacz ’18, usually a start- game of the dou- ing every time the door defensively or ras ’19 led off the frame with a base hit. After ing pitcher, struck out two in the bottom of the bleheader. The Pio- we step on the field. continue to get people a flyout by leadoff hitter Matt von Roemer ’18, ninth to pick up the first save of his collegiate neers got to Whib- on base after that.” Contreras stole second base and advanced to career and secure the win for the Lords. ley early, scoring a Ultimately, despite third on a throwing error by the Muskingum The Lords’ season has not gone exactly as Austen Whibley ’19 run in the first in- the team’s struggles, the catcher. Designated hitter Jono Chafe ’17 drove planned, with the team having a sub-.500 re- ning, but Whibley “ Ladies have not affected in Contreras with a triple to put the Lords on cord 17 games in, but the team won eight of shut them down until the fifth inning, their chances of making the conference the board and then scored on a groundout by their last 12 games. when Marietta struck again for a pair of tournament. The Ladies do not open right fielder Mikey Arman ’18 to put Kenyon “So far the season has been inconsistent, runs to extend the lead to 3-0. A poor the North Coast Athletic Conference up 2-0. but that comes with a lot of young guys get- defense in the bottom of the sixth led to (NCAC) part of their schedule until Fri- Contreras was also responsible for jump ting their first college experience,” Farrell said three more runs for Marietta. The Ladies, day, when the team will travel to Ober- starting the Lords’ rally in the top of the fifth, earlier this week. “But the win against Musk- who have experienced an excellent offen- lin, Ohio to take on Oberlin College. when he led off the inning with a double, his ingum [Tuesday] was a really solid team win. sive season with a combined team batting The season until now has been about second hit of the game. Von Roemer walked We were getting ready for our conference se- average over .300, could not get anything working out any kinks, according to to set up Chafe, who laid down a sacrifice bunt ries this weekend so it was great to get a bunch going with the bats in game one. The La- Whibley. “Even though our record might to advance both runners into scoring position. of guys on the mound.” dies were limited to just four hits in a not show it, we are improving each time Arman knocked in Contreras with another The Lords will begin the North Coast Ath- dominant performance from Marietta’s we step on the field,” she said. groundball to short, and von Roemer followed letic Conference portion of their schedule on starting pitcher Alison Kach. The Ladies will play Capital Universi- by scoring on a passed ball during the next at Saturday afternoon, when they will travel to The Ladies were able to improve slight- ty in a doubleheader Thursday afternoon bat. Meadville, Pa. to play Allegheny College four ly on the offensive end in game two, but at 3 p.m. in Bexley, Ohio. On the mound, the Lords were dominant times in two days. 12 Thursday, March. 30 | kenyoncollegian.com

CAMERON PETERS Left: Jenna Murray ’17 and Diana Aboubakare ’18 high five during the course of their victory in doubles. Right: Mike Roberts ’17 serves the ball during his match on Saturday. Lords win, but Ladies lose against Lewis and Clark College Nicholas Paolucci ’19 and Jacob Zalenski ’20 dominant in tennis match against the Pioneers. oneers from the onset of their terparts at Lewis and Clark on and Jenna Murray ’17 claiming the other doubles point at No. NOAH NASH SPORTS EDITOR match on Wednesday night. Tuesday night, but did not ex- victory. 2 doubles. Zalenski and fellow Weston Noall ’18 and Alex Rieg- perience the same level of suc- Prior to their victory over first year Austin Diehl won the Lords and Ladies tennis er ’18 won at No. 1 doubles, while cess as the Lords, losing 6-3 to Lewis and Clark College, the other two points of the day for played against the Lewis and Nicholas Paolucci ’19 and Jacob the Pioneers. In singles, Alyssa Lords lost 5-4 to Case Western the Lords in their respective sin- Clark College Pioneers the last Zalenski ’20 claimed victory at Moreau ’18 won at No. 6 and Reserve University on Saturday gles matches. two nights. While the Lords de- No. 2 doubles. While the Lords Mara Kaspers ’20 won as well. afternoon. In the loss, Kenyon The Ladies will next play feated the Pioneers 7-2 last night dropped No. 3 doubles, Michael It was Kasper’s fifth consecutive won two of the three doubles against Ohio Wesleyan Univer- to improve their record to 6-9, Liu ’18, Max Smith ’18, Paolucci, victory and Moreau’s fourth in a matches, but lost four of the six sity Carnegie Mellon University the Ladies were not as success- Zalenski and Noall all won their row. The Ladies lost four of six singles matches. Duo Mike Rob- at home on Friday afternoon, ful, falling 6-3 and dropping to singles matches to secure the singles matches and were almost erts ’17 and Tristan Kaye ’17 won while the Ladies will host Carn- 4-5 overall. overall victory for the Lords. swept in doubles, with only the a point at No. 3 doubles, and egie Mellon University at home The Lords dominated the Pi- The Ladies played their coun- pairing of Diana Aboubakare ’18 Paolucci and Zalenski secured on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Ladies fall to Capital University despite second half surge Lacrosse overcomes six-point deficit against the Crusaders before allowing go-ahead goal.

NOAH NASH SPORTS EDITOR

CAPITAL 11 KENYON 10 KENYON 17 ONU 10 Ladies lacrosse, in the midst of a five game homestand, lost 11-10 to the Capi- tal University Crusaders last night to drop their season record to 4-4. The game marked the end of the team’s non-North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) portion of the schedule, as all of the team’s remaining games will determine the NCAC standings and postseason picture. While the Ladies scored first Wednes- day night on a goal by Allie McLane ’17 NIKKI ANDERSON less than three minutes into the game, Left: Allie McLane ’17 looks for an open space to sneak a pass through. Right: Kat Englert ’18 scored three goals against ONU. the lead did not last long. The Crusaders scored the next seven goals, including four again to stay three goals ahead, but the La- Lucy Somers ’19 had four assists in the loss. “Our team [definitely] plays better when from Capital junior Kara Hines to take a dies were not done fighting back. Goals Prior to the Ladies’ loss to the Cru- we have the home field advantage,” Kylie 7-1 lead. A goal from Maggie Grabowski from Kat Englert ’18 and Cassie Hudson- saders, the team last played on March 22, Daniels ’19 wrote in an email to the Col- ’20 with 48 seconds left in the first half cut Heck ’19 brought the Ladies within one, when an offensive explosion carried them legian on Wednesday. “It allows more fans the deficit down to five, which stood into and Englert scored once again with four to a 17-10 victory over the Ohio Northern to come and support us. Additionally, we halftime. minutes left to tie the game. University (ONU) Polar Bears. In the vic- are one of the only teams that practices on A Crusader goal one minute and 33 sec- Despite their best efforts, the Ladies tory, McLane ’17 scored three times, but grass, instead of turf, so when we play on onds into the second period extended Cap- could not finish off the comeback. Fewer Englert also made three goals to move into Mavec [Field] we have the advantage with ital’s lead to six, but the Ladies took over than two minutes after Englert’s game- sixth place on the all-time Ladies career ground balls.” the game from there. The Ladies scored tying goal, the Crusaders scored to jump scoring list. The Ladies will next play on Saturday, the next three goals and five of the next ahead and locked down defensively over Of the Ladies’ eight remaining games, when they will host the College of Wooster six, putting them within two goals with the final three minutes to seal the game. four are at home, a location where the team on Mavec Field at 1 p.m. to open their 15 minutes left. The Crusaders scored once Englert led the team with three goals and feels they have a competitive advantage. NCAC season.