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VOLUME 128,COSMOS ISSUE 16 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA MCINALLY ADDRESSES TRAVEL BAN

Lisa McDonald "Our full support will be given to all Editor-in-chief members of the Coe community, in- cluding those from the nations in the Coe President David travel ban." McInally issued a cam- pus-wide email on Jan. 30, - Coe President David McInally calling for all members of the Coe community, in the presidential travel whatever their politi- ban, and to protect Coe's Photo courtesy cal background, to find international educational of Coe College. common ground support- mission. ing fellow students and McInally's letter to faculty who are from the the campus came after Continued on seven countries named President Donald Trump pg. 2.

Students and fac- ulty stand together during the silent protest last semes- ter on Oct. 31, 2016. The protest was in response to hate speech left on a Multicultural Fusion poster. Photo by Lisa McDonald. INSIDE THE COSMOS

NEWS 2 OPINION 6 SPORTS 7 FEATURES 9 DIVERSIONS 10 TIBETAN LAMA PROTEST MARCHES FITNESS APP INDEX P. 4 P. 5 P. 8 2News Friday, February 3, 2017 THE COSMOS Continued from pg. 1. response from the leaders Closer to home, in his issued an executive order of colleges and universi- letter to the Coe Campus, 2016-2017 STAFF over the weekend invoking ties across the nation. For President McInally ex- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF a travel ban on residents example, the University of pressed the need to build Lisa McDonald from seven predominantly Chicago President sent an consensus around the core Muslim countries. Those open letter to the Trump educational missions, by COPY EDITORS countries are Iran, Iraq, administration stating: valuing "all people and af- Lisa McDonald Libya, Somalia, Sudan, "We understand that the firm[ing] their fundamen- ASSISTANT LAYOUT Syria and Yemen. motivation for recent tal humanity without re- EDITORS Included in the original actions concerning gard to religion or national Julia Passantino ban were those who have immigration has been origin" and understanding gone through the process a concern for national "international travel and PHOTOGRAPHERS security and the threat study are important parts Amanda Bourne to have legal rights to visit, live, work, and study in of terrorism ... But we of our mission to prepare Katie Guinane the United States. Since strongly urge that the graduates for life in a glob- STAFF WRITERS then, there has been talk methods of doing so be al society and economy, Bridget Moore of modifications, but there examined and thought so we will continue to be Yuan Chai is still a great deal of con- through carefully, so advocates for immigration Allison Bartnick fusion. that the many people policies that support that Nicholas Hodges The move sent shock- who can add so much educational aim." Jaimee Rindy waves through the nation, to the country through Further updates on how Jiun Lee sparking protests at air- immigration have the this ban will affect mem- Mohan Xu ports around the country opportunity to do so, bers of the Coe communi- Anne-Raphaelle Bigot including here in Cedar and those who are doing ty will be provided in next Tabetha Sprunk Rapids on Sunday, Jan. 29. so already are treated week's issue of the Cosmos. Melissa Maylum The ban drew varying with the respect and Claudia Chiappa degrees of criticism and dignity they deserve." Lauren Hurley SPORTS EDITORS Ryan Izer Delena Humble COLUMNISTS Coe-mmunity Nina Wilson Michael Lachocki Camera Mariah Porter Admitted students GUEST WRITER visit Coe College Tori Eng campus during TREASURER Crimson & Gold Lisa McDonald visit days on Jan. 27 and 28. FACULTY ADVISOR Photos by Shawn Harmsen Katie Guinane. CONTACT US [email protected] Phone: 319-299-8646 Fax: 319-399-8031 Friday, February 3, 2017 News 3 Coe organizes Global Village Mohan Xu ally-minded students to Albinson said the Global for international students Staff writer foster community to- Village is an idea that the and domestic students gether,” said International Student Development to experience different According to the Glob- Student advisor Peter staff has been consider- culture,” Chai said, “and it al Village Application, Gerlach. ing for the last couple of will cultivate the relation- Global Village, located in Gerlach said the Global years. ship between them.” the Coe old apartments, Village will allow stu- Albinson said Coe Some students have is a developing living dents to “[learn] about currently provides several already applied for the area for students who each other’s cultures and themed housing options. Global Village, like Abhi- are interested in learning backgrounds and [en- The Global Village would nav Shrestha, (‘19) from different cultures and gage] in conversation be an expansion of this Nepalese. Shrestha said interacting with interna- and activities to promote themed-housing program. he came to the United tional students. There are and celebrate one anoth- “International students States to immerse himself eights spots available, four er, their differences and are an important part of into different cultures and rooms with two students similarities, the global-lo- the Coe community, and share with others some of in each, and the student cal ties that make them a an understanding of glob- himself. ratio of international to community.” al issues is a hallmark of “The new concept of domestic students is 1:1. Gerlach said from a Coe College graduate,” the residence is that it is “Global Village will be the 1970s to 1990s Coe Albinson said. centered towards sharing managed by the I-Club, reserved acquired houses Albinson said Gerlach and learning different designed for internation- near campus for interna- worked with the Resi- views and traditions of tional stu- dence Life team to deter- different societies and Message from the dents, with mine if there was enough ethnicities,” Shrestha said, occupancy Writing Center interest in the Global “so the Global Village is between two Village to create a new the perfect fit for me.” Marissa Bouska and four housing opportunity for If you have any ques- students in Coe students, which there tions about the applica- Are you a senior writing a each. was. tion, please contact Peter thesis this semester and would “These Global Village commit- Gerlach at 319.399.8843 like help editing or with citations? houses were tee member Yuan (Cath- or [email protected], or If so, there are writing center similar to erine) Chai (‘19) said the Global Village Committee consultants available to work with the BSEO development is important members Yuan (Cather- you one-on-one for whatever house and to the college’s interna- ine) Chai at ychai@coe. stage you are at in the writing other stu- tionalization. edu or Christine Obiesie process. dent-living “It is a good experience at [email protected]. If you are interested in be- houses ing paired up with a consultant, off-campus please email Marissa Bouska at that exist to- [email protected]. day,” Gerlach Also note an event occurring explained. later in the semester of a panel of Vice professors who will discuss how President to defend your thesis, what the for Student The new Global Village living area, which begins in process is like and how to pre- Develop- fall 2017, will consist of the four apartments on the pare. Date to be announced. ment Erik upper floor of these Coe old apartments. Photo by Mohan Xu. 4News Friday, February 3, 2017 Tibetan Lama: Benefits of meditation Claudia Chiappa described how Staff writer varied the life inside of a On Jan. 26, Coe Col- monastery is. lege welcomed Tibetan At the begin- Lama Khenpo Choephel ning of his ser- Rinpoche as a guest vice as a monk, lecturer. Khenpo Rin- he was required poche gave a talk sharing to take ordina- his personal story with tion vows and students and faculty, and to memorize talking about the cultiva- texts; later, tion of a peaceful state of however, be- mind. sides studying Khenpo Rinpoche and meditating became a monk at the age there are many of fifteen, during a period more activities Lama Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche, students and faculty take in which being a monk in one can do, such photos after the talk. Tibet was extremely dan- as managing the from what are called the in today's modern techno- gerous. In 2003, he trav- temple, the gardens, the “five poisons” that cloud logical world, practicing eled to Nepal and India, kitchen, etc. one’s mind: pride, jealou- mindfulness requires slow- and finally reached the The main topic Khen- sy, doubt, ignorance, and ing down. United States as a refugee, po Rinpoche discussed attachment. As Khenpo “Everything goes so fast,” where he still lives today. was the obscuration, or Rinpoche explained, he explained. “You must re- When asked about a typi- clouding, of the mind “meditation means con- duce the use of electronics, cal day, Khenpo Rinpoche and how to fight it. trol of those five poisons,” the worst influence on your Khenpo Rinpoche and is therefore one of the mind, and meditate. Look

"If the whole world practices and meditates, there would be world peace" ~Lama Khenpo Choephel Rinpoche.

described the mind ways people can eliminate inside.” as a sky, that it is these negative emotions “Be respectful of other sometimes covered and clear their heads from religions,” Khenpo Rin- in clouds because of the obscuration. poche said, “and meditate.” the negative emotions “If the whole world people let influence practices [mindfulness] Tibetan Lama Khenpo Cho- them. Buddhism, and meditates,” said ephel Rinpoche speaks about according to Khenpo Khenpo Rinpoche, “there cultivating a peaceful state of Rinpoche, helps the would be world peace.” mind. individual free himself Khenpo Rinpoche said Photos by Claudia Chiappa. 5 Friday, February 3, 2017 News Political Speak

Mariah Porter Adjunct Assistant Pro- fessor of Rhetoric Karla Coe faculty, students Steffens-Moran attended participate in protests the D.C. march. She had trouble at first deciding On Jan. 20, Presi- whether or not to go to dent-elect Donald Trump Chicago, Des Moines, or became the 45th president D.C., but said she ulti- of the United States. The mately decided D.C. was following day, on Jan. 21, the best place to voice her there were worldwide concerns and stand with Karla Steffens-Moran on the D.C. March: protests of the inaugu- her fellow women. It was literally a sea of people; as far as the eye could ration, from Kenya to Accessibility Services see, THERE were people in all directions. It was the Norway, from the U.S.A. Coordinator Kim Pier- most astoundingly diverse and huge group that I've to Russia. son attended the protest ever-- in all my years --marched alongside. For five or It is estimated by The in Saint Paul, Minneso- six hours --at least-- we stood shoulder to shoulder, Atlantic that there were ta. She said this was the breaking apart only to let an ambulance or medics over 600 protests and first march she had ever through, because someone fainted. When it was time to up to or over 5 million attended. She described march there was a certain amount of confusion because marchers/protesters, some it as very peaceful, but we weren't marching; we were just standing there, and of which were Coe stu- very packed. Student Allie you couldn't see in front of you. dents and faculty. Caste joined Pierson in Photo courtesy of Karla Steffens-Moran. Saint Paul.

Students from Coe College, above, attended the Kim Pierson on the Minnesota March: Des Moines March. According to the Des Moines There were people from infancy to extremely old, there Register, 26,000 people attended. were people there in their 80’s and 90’s, males and fe- Photos courtesy of Briana Gipson ('19), left, and males, mothers and fathers with their kids, people with Ryn Trumble ('19), right. disabilities, just people from every walk of life with a variety of issues that they were expressing. Photo courtesy of Rene Beloy Pritzker. 6O pinion Friday, February 3, 2017 Bring back full Today@Coe

Tori Eng on Coe’s campus. There students who plan and ad- many other people, espe- Guest writer always seemed to be lots vertise these events don’t cially underclassmen, how There are a lot of things of fun and exciting ac- have that same access. The are they getting plugged that I love about Coe’s tivity. Now I only get to club advisors are busy and into other clubs and events campus: the leaves chang- see what sports are being it’s not their responsibil- after they have decided ing in the fall, the friendly played and the few times ity to plan and advertise a certain club wasn’t for people, and the chai lattes that there are different these events. them? Student-held and from the PUB, to name a events on campus. Not It would be extremely student-ran events are few. But one thing that I to mention the fact that helpful to link the Google probably the best way to get truly enjoyed and loved many events on campus calendar to the club email connected to campus. The about Coe that I receive never even get put in the accounts so they can more connected you are to every single weekday was Today@Coe email, even if add their events easily. your college, the harder it is the Today@Coe email. they are new or different But even if that calendar to leave. I am not talking about from your average club contained all the events, I am not saying bringing the short little blip that meeting. I doubt many would look back the old way of doing is now sent out about The new calendar at it due to its rather small the Today@Coe email will the few things that are system that has “all” the and easily overlooked spot dramatically increase reten- “different” every day. I “recurring events” only on the Today@Coe email. tion. But what I am saying am talking about waking touches on the activity For me, this is not that is that when the little things up in the morning and here at Coe. This is partly important because I’m a that matter in a relationship looking at what must be because faculty and staff junior and I barely have go away, it makes it a lot two to three pages of ALL have access to add events enough time to go to easier to leave. the events happening to the calendar but the the events I plan. But for Faculty gives first recital of semester Bridget Moore Staff writer Music faculty gathered on Jan. 22 to perform in the first Faculty Recital of the semester. The musical instru- ments ranged from piano to an electric guitar ac- companied by a looper. Faculty performed both operettas in vari- ous languages as well as contemporary songs from recent musicals. Photos by Bridget Moore. Friday, February 3, 2017 Sports 7 Women's soccer coach resigns Delena Humble his four years went 38- more drive. Now more Sports editor 32-6, with back-to-back than ever our team winning seasons for the must come together This past week, last two years. Myers and fight for what we the Kohawk women’s was named the Iowa want: a conference soccer team lost one Conference Coach of championship.” of its most valuable the Year in 2016. Losing Coach Myers members. Scott Myers Myers raised the has provided the wom- handed in his resig- standard of soccer at en’s team with challeng- nation to accept a job Coe and will be greatly es but they will con- as 1st assistant coach missed. tinue to train and keep at NCAA Division I Illi- Sophomore captain their eyes aimed on the nois State University. Jessy Holen stated that future while a national Myers, a 2001 Coe “losing Scott is truly search for a new coach Photo courtesy of graduate, became head devastating but also is conducted. Coe Athletics. coach in 2013, and in provides our team with

Construction Update

Athletic Director John Chandler said Eby construction is continuing as planned, and the workout areas in Eby and in the Clark Racquet Center will "remain the same until the middle to end of May when we hope to transition to the new building and begin the remainder of the reno- vations to Eby."

Eby construction on, left, Dec. 1, 2016 and, right, Feb. 2, 2017. When the construction is complete, Eby will have a new wrestling room, fitness center, classrooms and arena, and a skywalk connection to the Clark Racquet Center. Photos by Lisa McDonald. 8Sports Friday, February 3, 2017 on. More recently, the framework of this app, Tiedt launches app man in my life happens which avoids the restric- to have a birthday on the tiveness of measuring Allison Bartnick With KT23Fit, users Staff writer 23rd and our anniversary serving sizes and count- track their hours of sleep, is June 23rd.” ing calories, can help Coe College’s Head glasses of water, and Through the app, Tiedt users better themselves Women's Tennis Coach number of superfoods uses her knowledge of fit- on their own terms. Kris Tiedt recently devel- to try to reach at least 18 ness to provide users with oped a new and easy-to- points out of a maximum suggestions for a variety use wellness app, avail- of 23 each day. Users can of superfoods, exercises, able on all iOS devices for also view their “compass,” and activities. Users can only 99 cents. which tracks six different even do a KT23Fit work- The app, KT23Fit, aspects of wellness: phys- out to the music provided focuses on “overall well- ical, emotional, intellec- on the app. These “inter- ness” according to Tiedt, tual, spiritual, social and val training workouts” with the understanding occupational. can be found in the app that health and well being Tiedt said she had or at its companion web- are “more than just phys- several reasons as to why site, kt23fit.com. i c a l .” she not only chose 23 for Knowledge is im- After scribbling down the maximum number of portant, Tiedt believes, her idea for this app with points in the app, but also especially knowledge of a pen and napkin on an included the number in one’s personal nutrition airplane, Tiedt enlisted the app’s title. and wellness. “I would be WebileApps to help her “The number 23 has happy if a user of the app with its development. Her significant meaning to increases their under- Tiedt's new app, KT23Fit, aunt, Christy Goedtke, me,” she said. “In my standing of the various helps users track their nu- designed the graphics, childhood, I idolized dimensions of wellbeing,” trition and wellness through and Coe sophomore Nate Michael Jordan; as such, Tiedt said. a combination of various Ackert created workout I was #23 on many of the It is her hope that dimensions of wellbeing. music for the app. sports teams that I played the simple and positive Photo courtesy of Kris Tiedt.

Women’s Basketball Sports Reports 80-61 against Central College. • On Saturday 01/28, the • Next game: Saturday 02/04, Kohawks defeated Central Delena Humble Luther College (4 p.m.) College 71-61. Men’s Swimming and Diving • Next game: Saturday 02/04, Wisconsin-Plattevile Invite and • On Saturday 01/28, the Ko- Luther College (2 p.m.) there was no team score. hawks tied Luther College 0-0. Women’s Swimming and Diving • Next game: Saturday 02/04, at • Next game: Thursday 02/09, • On Saturday 01/28, the Ko- Grinnell (9:30 a.m.) Liberal Arts Championships hawks tied Luther College Men's Wrestling (10 a.m.) 0-0. • On Saturday 01/28, the Kohawks Men’s Track and Field • Next game: Wednesday competed in the Duhawk Open - • On Saturday 01/28, the Ko- 02/08, Liberal Arts Champi- JV and there was no team score. hawks competed in the Wis- onships (7 p.m.) • Next game: Thursday 02/09, Uni- consin-Platteville Invite and Women’s Track and Field versity of Dubuque (7 p.m.) there was no team score. • On Saturday 01/28, the Men’s Basketball • Next game: Saturday 02/04, at Kohawks competed in the • On Saturday 01/28, Kohawks lost Grinnell (9:30 a.m.) Friday, February 3, 2017 Features 9 New faces of Coe: Firdevs Duru Yuan Chai Staff writer “Being a physicist was my childhood dream,” said Firdevs Duru, Coe College’s new assistant professor in physics. “My father is a good physicist and I wanted to become a physicist since I was four.” Duru said she has devoted her passion and time into teaching physics and research. After spending four years teaching astronomy class- Firdevs Duru and her family, left, and their family dog, Efes, right. Duru's es and labs at Coe part- husband, Ugur Akgun, also teaches physics at Coe, and they bring Efes to time, Duru was hired school each day. Photos courtesy of Firdevs Duru. to become a full-time professor in the Physics anytime and I can help key, Duru said she be- about to publish,” said Department. him or her one-on-one,” came interested in space Duru. “When I first came said Duru. physics while earning her The research with Coe here, it felt very different, Duru also recognized Ph.D. in experimental students started in the but as I spent more time it the unique academic ex- high energy physics at summer of 2015 and so became like home to me,” perience the Coe physics the University of Iowa. far there are six students said Duru. department offers stu- Currently, her research that have been closely in- Before coming to Coe, dents. focuses on the ionosphere volved with the research Duru was a research sci- “Students are exposed of Mars. process. entist and adjunct pro- to different research op- Duru received a Duru said she wants fessor at the University of portunities,” said Duru. $114,000 grant from the her students to know Iowa, where she usually “We’ve taken students NASA Jet Propulsion that even if “physics is taught crowded classes to physics conferences Laboratory in 2016 to be difficult, if you like it and with about 200 students. where they present their used for research and data enjoy it, you should carry Duru said a big differ- work,” said Duru. “They preparation. This is the on the work.” ence between her work learn about being in an first grant the Coe phys- “Don’t quit because at Iowa and at Coe is the academic environment so ics department has ever of temporary difficulties increased opportunity to they get prepared for their received from NASA. or worries about future,” interact with students. Ph.D. programs.” “We have a nice pa- Duru said. “Physics is “Students can come in Originally from Tur- per in revision, which is fun.” 10 Diversions Friday, , 2017 ers usually do not get shareholders don’t get Market Talk voting rights within the any. If a company was Michael company, which could to be liquidated the Question of the Week Lachocki make it seem unat- preferred stockholders What is the difference between tractive to own. 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