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THELAWRENTIAN VOL. CXXXIV NO. 24 Appleton, Wisconsin May 19, 2017 Student Outcry over Free Thought Group

freshman Chris Wand, freshman from other students in the audi- setting, but you can’t condemn Members of the club have also Allegra Taylor Chris Eichorn and junior Simon ence. name calling for people who are allegedly created a secret closed News Editor Laird. Eichorn prefaced the film Much of the conversation in a group where their parents are Facebook group and denied mem- ______with the disclaimer that he had revolved around where the line getting name-called every single bership to those who do not share not seen the film beforehand, should be drawn between free- day. There has been systematic their ideals. These allegations On Wednesday, May 17, although Wand had. “It would be dom of expression and harmful and constant name-calling.” They have aroused suspicion and are a screening and discussion of wrong to say we agree with every ideologies or speech. One student continued, “Free speech exists, unusual practices for a student the 2015 film “Can We Take a single thing in this film,” Eichorn emphasized, “It’s about the cul- yes, however you have to recog- club seeking Lawrence University Joke” was held in the Wriston stated. ture of free speech we’re trying to nize that there has been system- Community Council’s (LUCC) rec- Auditorium. The movie focused on The screening was halted promote.” atic oppression against certain ognition. the nature of freedom of expres- halfway through as a heated dis- Another student responded, groups of people. If you want to On Tuesday, May 16, before sion, making the claim that mod- pute broke out in the audience and “The idea of the culture of free have these events in the future, the screening, Students for Free ern society is too easily offended. one student was asked to leave speech is an incredibly privileged you should talk to the people who Thought met with the LUCC The event, organized by Students after the conflict became too dis- one. The reality of our society and were being attacked in the movie.” Steering Committee, seeking for Free Thought, generated ruptive to the rest of the audience. the systemic oppression is that The discussion opened up to recognition as a club. Junior and a large amount of discourse on Barrett stepped in to maintain people of color and women of this related topics, such as how to con- LUCC President Lewis Berger Facebook in the days leading up to order and facilitate discussion. country aren’t allowed free speech duct and engage in discussions released a statement on the com- the event due to the controversial “We have people with opposing because if they talk a certain way, about controversial and sensi- mittee’s decision. nature of the film. views, let’s talk about what those bad things happen to them.” tive issues on campus. Senior “After much debate, the The day before the event, views might have been, and let’s Wand said that the club Deepankar Tripurana brought up Steering Committee decided to Vice President for Diversity and do it in a way that we’re talking intended to spark a discussion the point that this event brought put them on a trial period, along Inclusion and Associate Dean of one at a time,” Barrett addressed around the “culture of offense- many Lawrentians that don’t with several recommendations the Faculty Kimberly Barrett sent the audience. After a brief period taking” and “lack of free speech.” usually attend events hosted by including finding a neutral mod- a campus-wide email to address of conversation in which many He commented that the power- social justice-oriented groups like erator for meetings, collaborating the talk circulating around cam- students voiced concerns about ful response from students wasn’t Committee on Diversity Affairs with other groups, and reaching pus. In the email she said, “I the content of the movie, the film unexpected. “The very response (CODA). “Left or right, where out to campus for the purpose of encourage members of our uni- was resumed. we got was almost a justification are you at CODA conversations?” adding new and inclusive mem- versity community who might Following the movie, the dis- for the message of the movie that Tripurana asked audience mem- bership. The trial period is coming agree and those who might dis- cussion began again. One student people were free to come to the bers. “The worst thing about this to a close and a decision on the agree with the premise of the film said, “There’s been a lot of strate- movie, they were free to leave if campus is how single-issue ori- status of the club will be reached to come to the viewing in order to gic triggering material throughout they wanted to, yet they chose to ented it is. Come to CODA and at General Council following a dis- engage in authentic discussion of the course of this movie.” disrupt and try and shut us down.” we’ll have this discourse. Because cussion of the recommendation this important issue.” One viewer spoke directly to One student called atten- we’ve got more in common, and made by the Steering Committee. On the night of the screen- the three club founders, “You need tion to an important distinction, we all suffer from white suprema- General Council is on Monday ing, students filled Wriston to take responsibility for what is “There’s a difference between cy and patriarchy.” at 4:45 p.m. in Warch, and we Auditorium. A short introduction being shown here and the reac- free speech and consequence-free The organization, Students encourage all students to come was given by the three founders tions that are being given.” The speech. And I get that name call- for Free Thought, has been and voice their thoughts and con- of Students for Free Thought-- statement was met with applause ing is unacceptable in a debate criticized for being one-sided. cerns to LUCC.” Students enjoy warm weather at Spring Carnival updated version of Ormsby Zoo for Rwanda featuring information days,” explained sophomore and for anyone interested, as well as EPOC president Alfiza Urmanova. potted plants for sale. This is the first year that EPOC The Rabbit Gallery, a pop- has run the event and called it the up art gallery, was present along Spring Festival. Sigma Phi Epsilon with Kappa Alpha Theta and the managed the grilling for the festi- Chinese Students Association. The val. As this was its first year, those Andy Reading Fund had a booth who attended took part in the offering free henna tattoos, a type creation of what may be a new of artwork where they created an tradition. intricate penned design on your One live group was the skin. Although the henna was free, Lawrence-based band MF Gritz. they were welcoming donations. They mentioned that they have The Andy Reading Fund, a new a new album coming up, so the club on campus, seeks to promote Spring Festival does not have to the education of rural students be the last time you hear their around the world. catchy music. Although the event wasn’t Quite a number of differ- specifically advertised to the ent organizations had booths to Appleton community, some peo- fundraise or spread awareness. ple were drawn in by the music KidsGive, an organization dedi- and grilling burgers and hot dogs, cated to helping children in Sierra and joined the students, faculty Leone, had a booth to talk to any- and children gathered on the one interested. The Lawrence lawn. branch of Amnesty International, The purpose of the festival Pan-Asian Organization sold bubble tea as a fundraiser. an activist group that supports was to allow people to “enjoy Photo by Emily Midyette. international justice, had a booth, the weather” and “get distract- Committee (EPOC) hosted the and a mechanical bucking bron- as did Lawrence University Native ed from stress and work,” com- first Spring Carnival on the Main co. Although there was a steady Americans (LUNA), which pro- mented Urmanova, and the people Ben Hollenstein Hall green from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. stream of people coming and motes awareness about Native there were doing just that, while Staff Writer The event featured live bands, going, many stayed around to chat ______American/Indigenous cultures. spreading awareness for impor- booths for various organiza- with friends and enjoy the music, The Pan-Asian Organization tant organizations on campus and On Saturday, May 13, the tions on campus, free food and food and the gorgeous weather. was selling bubble tea as a fund- perhaps even supporting a worthy Event Planning and Organizing drinks, an inflated contest ring The Spring Carnival is “an raiser. There was a table for Radio cause.

Variety Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Two softball players Mental Health Awareness History Profesor Millenial Socialist They’ve Evolved honored by MWC Month emphasizes self-care introduces new books Revival PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 11 THIS WEEK 2 NEWS May 19, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Student panel shares experiences with activism Loebl pointed out that much of the time, both inter-institution- al and extra-institutional activism is necessary, and that there are Allegra Taylor roles for everyone, depending on News Editor the person. He also said that in ______order to make change, activists On Tuesday, May 16, the should have a solid understand- Committee on Diversity Affairs ing of how they want the system (CODA) held its last public event to change. of the school year—a student The panel also discussed panel discussing the philosophy past instances of activism on of activism. The event was held Lawrence’s campus, such as the in the Diversity Center and was Gay, Lesbian or Whatever (GLOW) well-attended. The discussion was list of demands presented to moderated by senior Deepankar Lawrence staff in 2016 and the Tripurana and the students on Sampson House protests of the the panel were senior Guilberly same year. Louissaint, junior Naomi Oster, Thomas-Commins recounted junior Dan Thomas-Commins, his experience as GLOW vice- senior Justin Lenz, senior Max president during the time of the Loebl and junior Anita Li. presenting of the list of demands. The panel discussed ques- He said that Lawrence has come tions such as “What does activ- a long way in terms of coopera- ism mean to you?”, “What are tion between activists and those ways to get involved in activism?” in power, but acknowledged the and “What does activism look shortcomings present in the Student leaders share personal experience in activism. like in the future?” Panelists also GLOW list of demands in terms of Photo by Luke Payne. addressed audience questions not being intersectional enough, near the end of the panel. and not working in tandem with One of the questions asked student organizations such as was “When approaching specif- CODA to push their demands for- Students eat hot wings for charity ic issues is it better to reform ward. Kelsey Kaufmann Participants were provided with gift certificate. Second and third Louissaint said that it’s Staff Writer milk and water to help them, but place winners were freshman within the institution, reject the ______institution outright, or find a important for Lawrence to estab- many chose to forgo drinking Justin Irizarry and junior Landon moderate platform?” Louissaint lish structures beforehand so On Tuesday, May 9, Kappa anything for the sake of speed. Edwards, whom each received responded, “We need to start activism doesn’t have to come Kappa Gamma held its annual hot One participant, sophomore Small two Erberts and Gerberts certifi- thinking about creative forms of from a group trying to mobilize wing-eating contest, “Too Hot to Fry Intia, stated that they were cates as prizes. activism. Whether it’s through art, the whole campus. “I think what Handle.” Too Hot to Handle is the “happy they got to eat wings as In total, the event raised through social media… What we these incidences show are that sorority’s traditional Greek Week fast as they could,” and enjoyed $320, which will be donated to need to strive for is more cultural a lot of these issues are inter- event, in which students can par- the “yummy” wings greatly. Many Kappa Kappa Gamma’s local phi- change and I think cultural change connected,” said Louissaint. “This ticipate in group or individual fraternities, sororities and sports lanthropy partner, Harbor House. will one day influence political campus needs to go more in the contests based on speed-eating teams as well as a couple non- Kappa’s Philanthropy Chairman change.” direction of coalition building.” hot wings against their friends for affiliated teams were represented. and the event organizer, Sally prizes. The winner was Phi Kappa Tau, Alvarado, stated that she felt The event was held in the which won a five person wing that the event was a success and ACLU Presents: Know Your Rights evening on the quad, with speak- party at Buffalo Wild Wings as a was glad to see the increased This article, originally appear- are predominantly attorneys, ers blasting music and enthusi- prize. Each teammate got a gift participation this year. Leftover ing in our May 12 issue, has been although De Torre is not; they’re astic onlookers cheering partici- certificate to Erberts and Gerberts wings were sold for $3 a basket reprinted due to multiple inac- also nonpartisan—neither demo- pants as well as a very supportive as well. after the contests to anyone that curacies in reporting. We thank crat nor republican. The ACLU and buffalo mascot. Other representa- The individual competition wanted them. According to Kappa Emilio De Torre, the speaker at De Torre, especially, have recently tives from the local Buffalo Wild was changed slightly from its tra- President Maggie Smith, the event the event, and other members of been working with immigrants Wings were present to explain ditional quantity-eating format went, “Better than anyone could ACLU of Wisconsin, for alerting and visa students who cannot to participants what it meant to due to the high degree of par- anticipate,” and she “can’t wait The Lawrentian and contributing go home because if they do, they “clean” a wing and to help officiate ticipation this year. Each person to do it all again next year.” The to this corrected article. are worried they cannot come was given eight wings to eat as event was very high-energy and back due to the recent Executive the contest. fast as they could and was timed well-attended overall, and Kappa On Tuesday, May 2 in the Orders. The ACLU said that there The group competition was by a member of Kappa. The first members felt that it was one of Warch Campus Center Cinema, has been interest in starting up a first. Teams of five each had their place winner was freshman Jesus their best contests yet. After the Emilio De Torre of the American student alliance on campus in the own table and Kappa assistant to Sanchez, with a time just over one contest, the group took a picture Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of next few weeks as well as get com- time their progress. Each mem- minute. He won candy and a gift on the Draheim House staircase Wisconsin spoke about personal munity members and the alliance ber had to eat five wings as fast card to Crazy Sweet downtown as and celebrated another success- rights during police encounters as they could before the next well as an Erberts and Gerberts ful year. and police brutality. The ACLU See page 12 member could start, relay style.

Global Libya On Friday, April 12, a cyber Wintershall, a German oil pro- attack affected more than ducer, has been accused by World News 150 countries, with more Libya’s National Oil Corporation Mexico than 300,000 becoming of withholding $900 million, infected by WannaCrypt. On Monday, April 15, well-known Indonesia and possibly more, from the Compiled by Rikke Sponheim WannaCrypt infects comput- journalist Javier Valdez was pulled On Wednesday, May 15, two men Libyan state. Also, Wintershall ers with Microsoft Windows from his car and killed by a gun- Tunisia were sentenced by a sharia court and Libya’s U.N.-backed gov- systems and encrypts their man. Valdez started and edited A red palm weevil infestation has in Aceh, Indonesia to be caned ernment have been accused files, forcing the owners of a weekly newspaper in Culiacán spread throughout Tunisia and in public for having gay sex. The of conspiring to take over the these computers to pay ran- called Ríodoce. Ríodoce mostly there is a threat that it will spread original punishment had original- sale of Libya’s oil contracts. som in order to get their files focused on drug cartel activity, to the date-producing region in ly been 85 lashes, but the judge Wintershall insists that it owes back. It is widely believed that which is very prevalent in Sinaloa, southern Tunisia. This would be changed his mind since the defen- no money and that various con- WannaCrypt uses informa- the western state where Culiacán devastating for Tunisia’s economy, dants were polite in court and tracts allow for them to legally tion which was stolen from is located. In 2017 alone, six jour- since the country is the world cooperated with authorities. Aceh produce what they are without the National Security Agency. nalists have now been murdered, leader in date exports. So far in is the only province in Indonesia owing so much to Libya. This The attack affected many dif- several who also covered drug the country 5.4 million trees have that can officially have a sharia conflict has caused Wintershall ferent organizations around cartel activity. No arrests have become infested with red wee- court, which was allowed as a to decrease its oil production the world, some of which were been made for any of these deaths, vils. Not all of these trees con- concession to end fighting with by 100,000 barrels per day. the United Kingdom’s National and many question whether the tribute to date production, but separatists. The maximum sen- The accusations against and Health Service, Russian banks, government has any inclination to any transport of an infected tree tence for morality offences, such argument with Wintershall are many Chinese companies and protect journalists. In 2011 when could threaten to spread the infes- as gay sex, is 100 lashes. Caning part of a larger question as to schools, and the German rail- he was given an International tation. The date producing region however is a common punishment whether promises made by road company Deutsche Bahn. Press Freedom Award, Valdez of Tunisia has the most marginal- for adultery, women who wear the U.N. backed government in The worst of the cyber attack stated that “in Culiacán … to do ized populations in the country, tight clothing, gambling, men who November, 2016, which stated is over since a cybersecurity journalism is to tread an invisible so there is already a significant miss Friday prayers, and drinking that the oil business would expert was able to slow the line drawn by the bad guys, who amount of unemployment, and a alcohol. Last year, more than 300 be funded properly, are being spread, but infection is still pos- are in both drug trafficking and drop in date production would be people were caned. upheld. the government.” devastating for the region. sible. May 19, 2017 VARIETY 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

The Hat Trick a serial story written by the Creative Writing Club. “To be Clever” This was his ship, his hard more.” anyway?” “A kid named Alex has the hat. You “My father was protecting work. He would be senile and rot- Tel frowned. “Then what?” Fine, you seem more head- know what it looks like, so you can me; I could feel it. But his soul is ted before it crumbled before him. “The stupid guards came. I strong than your friend, anyway. find him.” silent now.” “Find. Her.” lost the hat after that.” To the captain. “Alright Blemy, let’s go.” “Fine. I’ll do it.” Gloves on, “Captain, we did, but--” “Awesome work, Lia.” -- -- Tel carefully placed the hat in the Henry slammed his hand on “Tel.” Blemy warned. Lia stiffened. “Did you hear Another kid. Luckily, he didn’t bucket. It was halfway full of a the desk. “No excuses. Put an end “Yeah, yeah.” that?” die this time. But now, Blemy was dark liquid. “What’s that?” to all of this death!” -- “Hear what? Oh, the blood- out of his cell and Lia was still “A potion. Put the lid on.” Tel “Yes, Captain.” The guards left. Perhaps this is not too bad. chilling scream? Nah.” on the loose. Things deteriorated did as he was told and stepped Henry sat, weary. Ghosts This slobbering dog can go just “Just follow me.” rapidly. Henry sighed. If only he away quickly. always find a way to haunt you about anywhere. The three ran out of the had control of the situation. Lia chanted and purple smoke and he should have known Bruce “Daisy? Daisy, where are deck’s shadows, climbing a wall to -- rose from the bucket. She stopped would be the worst of all. you?” peer through the railing. “Took you long enough!” Lia suddenly. Everything went still -- No. What’s going on? Ow. “It’s clear, I’ll go--” snapped when Tel turned the cor- for a moment. Then there was a “So, an enchanted hat, infused Great, on the ground again. “No, I’m the only person here ner. pop, and the bucket rattled, then with the soul of your father, is kill- “Hey, dude, check this out!” not wanted for murder. I’ll go.” Tel “Hey, I had to do damage con- became still again. ing vacationers on this cruise?” Put me down you heathen! heaved himself up and crawled trol.” “Throw it over deck.” Tel did Lia sighed. “Yes, Tel. Any more “Yeah, I’m sure the girls will through the slot. “Hello madam, I “Whatever. I need you to put what he was told without asking. questions?” love that, Evan.” work for this cruise, is something on these gloves, and place the hat Lia smiled. “It’s done!” “Yeah—what’s wrong with I should use this in my favor. wrong?” in the bucket.” “Oh, thank Neptune.” Tel you?” Take me to the captain, child. She looked back and forth Tel finally noticed the hat sagged against the wall. “Well obviously I didn’t want “I have to go.” from Tel to the boy laying on the in the middle of the floor. Blemy “Hey! Who’s down here!” Well this!” “What? The pool just opened!” ground. “He-he collapsed. And was in the corner, eyes covered. that was just great. “Don’t fight.” Blemy interject- “I have to speak with the cap- Alex ran off. Please, can you find “Where is the kid, and why do I -- ed. “We need to focus on the hat.” tain.” him?” have to do this?” “We got her, sir! Blemy, too.” “He’s right.” Tel conceded. “Stop playing around.” “Yes, but do you know if Alex The boy is safe, and if I go “Good, good. You can go now.” “What did it--I mean your father- Yes, stop playing around and had on an odd looking hat when anywhere near it, it could cause a “But, Capt--” -say?” move along. he ran off?” reaction. Blemy is too scared, and “Leave.” I’ve got work to do. “My dad talked about the “Let me go.” “Um, he did.” I respect him for that.” captain, I got frustrated and he-I “No. What’s wrong with you? “Thank you. Help is on the “Why didn’t it cause a reac- mean it-it just wasn’t him any- Where did that hat come from, way.” Tel ran back to the railing. tion last time?”

Excerpts from an overactive imagination. “The Art of Lying”

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Almost brand LORRAINE: You’re the best, LORRAINE:MATT: I am notGeorgie! a fighter, How are new. Georgie. you? LORRAINE: Oh, Georgie, she’s MATT: Nodding Yeah, man, GEORGIE: Well I’m alright, beautiful! You’ve outdone thank you so much. little lady. Who’s this sick- yourself. GEORGIE: You can thank me looking fella with ya? MATT: In awe She’s not kid- LORRAINE: This is Matthew, ding. using her for! he’s my business partner. LORRAINE: I told you this LORRAINE:when I finally Don’t see worry,what you’re GEORGIE: Howdy, Matthew. would work, Matthew. Espe- Georgie, you know you’re go- Why don’t you two follow me? cially now. ing to get the best part. He leads them to a metal MATT: Yeah, yeah. You’re GEORGIE: I had better! right, I’m wrong. THE END 4 SPORTS May 19, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Blast From the past Published: Author: Athletes Honored Unknown May 22, 1986 By Teddy Kortenhof 11 of Lawence University’s manship, school spirit and schol- contributions. In just one year, As spring term comes to an whose members have gone above best athletes were cited Tuesday arship. Dobbe is a record-setting Spangenberg established herself end, so does another season of and beyond in the pursuit of excel- morning at the university’s annual indoor and outdoor track per- as one of the greatest woman ath- competition for Lawrence’s spring lence both in the classroom and Honors Day convocation. former, while Laing was a starter letes in Lawrence history, earning term athletes. Over the past few on the field. In this manner, the Senior Dan Galante received and team captain in soccer, hockey all-Midwest Conference honors in weeks, championship events have giving of awards not only honors both the Iden C. Charles Champion and tennis. volleyball, basketball and softball. been held and final performances the athlete, but also all those who Cup for excellence in scholarship, Kara Randall received the She set numerous school records for the year have been recorded. It came before. athletics, college spirit and loy- Pond Athletic Award for Women, in both basketball and softball, has been a good year for Lawrence While the names and feats of alty and the Bernard E. Heselton symbolic of the woman who best including most points in a season athletics. Though all our teams athletes of old may not be com- Memorial Prize, awarded annu- exemplifies excellence in schol- in basketball and highest season had ups and downs, important mon knowledge on campus, their ally to the most dedicated grad- arship, leadership, sportsman- batting average in softball. milestones were reached—mile- legacy still serves as a guiding uating senior football player. ship and service. One of only four In addition, the “L” Club pre- stones worthy of commemoration. light to Lawrence athletics. As ath- Galante is the only football player three-sport athletes for Lawrence sented Dobbe, Laing, Randall and As is tradition, awards letes play games, break records in Lawrence history to earn all- this year, Randall earned all-Mid- senior Amy Aronson their letter- will be given as the school year and win titles, they foster a cul- American honors four years in a west Conference honors in cross- man’s ring for earning eight or comes to a close. This weekend, ture of excellence in athletics. This row. country, swimming, and track. more varsity letters during their the Student-Athlete Advisory culture lives far beyond any indi- Former Manasha Prep stand- Sophomore Steve Wereley careers. Committee (SAAC) will host the vidual athlete. Thus, even as the out Scott Stepanski was presented was presented the Arthur C. The Women in Support of annual BLU Crew Awards to names of athletes fade from mem- the Ralph V. Landis Award, which Denney Trophy for the second Athletics at Lawrence (WISAL) commemorate notable events in ory, their legacies survive, guiding is presented to the senior athlete year in a row. A two-time Midwest class awards were presented to Lawrence Athletics over the past Lawrence athletes to this day. who has made the most outstand- Conference long jump and triple freshman Spangenberg; sopho- year. Closer to the end of the term, As athletes are honored in ing contribution to the Lawrence jump champion, Wereley received more Stephanie Samuel, a vol- other awards will be given to ath- the coming weeks, take a moment athletic program. Stepanski is a the Denney trophy for scoring the leyball and record-setting track letes of special merit or distinc- to honor their hard work and record-setting swimmer for the most points during the outdoor performer; junior Lisa Becket, a tion. dedication, but also remember all Vikings. track season. two-time Midwest Conference With the giving of awards, I those who have gone before who Seniors Steve Dobbe and C.J. Tracie Spangenberg became tennis champion; and senior feel that it is important to reflect have worked to set a standard of Laing were co-recipients of the the first woman ever to receive Susan Beckwith, a three-time all- not only on the athletes being excellence in scholarship and in Charles E. Pond Sport Trophy, the outstanding freshman ath- Midwest Conference and school honored today, but those who athletics. awarded to a senior for all around letic award, presented to the record-setting pitcher on the soft- have gone before. In receiving an athletic ability in two or more freshman athlete who had made ball team. award, an athlete is inducted into sports supplemented by sports- the most outstanding athletic Today’s Take an elite club so to speak, a club Off-season practice in full swing Two softball players honored by MWC Michele Haeberlin of 2017, and it is even in our reach Molly Doruska to win the tournament as long as In conference play, Karnatz It was also Looker’s first time Staff Writer Staff Writer ______we continue to work hard. We are ______hit .367 with eight doubles, 14 being selected to the all-confer- The men’s soccer team and all excited to start the next season runs scored and three RBIs. She ence team. Over the season, she hit After a 14-22 season, a 5-13 women’s volleyball team may be and showcase all the hard work stole 17 bases in 18 conference .333 with 13 doubles, two home conference record and an eighth in their off-seasons right now, but and time we have put into the games and ranks in the top ten in runs and 17 runs batted in. Looker place finish in the conference, they are still practicing hard and volleyball program. It looks like the country for stolen bases per built up an 11-game hit streak at two members of the Lawrence looking forward to their upcom- Lawrence can expect even greater game. She is the first freshman to the end of the season. She also hit University Softball team earned ing fall seasons with high expecta- things from the volleyball team be selected all-conference since safely in 13 of the team’s last 16 All-Midwest Conference honors. tions! this upcoming year.” Anna Wawiorka in 2013. games. Looker played better soft- Freshman center-fielder Amanda Sophomore Arianna The men’s soccer team also “I am very excited to have ball during the conference season Karnatz was a first-team selection Neumeyer said, “It’s always excit- has high hopes for their fast earned this award as a freshman. as she hit .373 with eight doubles, while junior third-basemen Kori ing getting back onto the court approaching fall season. Senior It is an honor to have won over eight runs batted in and six runs Looker was named to the second- and improving our skills. We’ve Max Loebl said, “Spring season some of the other great players scored. She finished the last 10 team. All-Midwest Conference been working hard this off-season has been a rollercoaster ride of in the Midwest Conference” said conference games with at least teams are voted on by the coaches. in the weight room with Coach emotional energy. We have 8 tal- Karnatz. “A big part of what made one hit and batted .483 over the Karnatz was an offensive Ayers. Spring season is mainly ented recruits geared up to play me successful this season was same ten games. powerhouse this season batting to work on our individual skills next season. The boys are hungry having a great support system of Karnatz and Looker are hon- in the leadoff position. She hit a and improve our fundamentals for success and big dogs gotta eat.” teammates and coaches. I always ored to be the representatives of team best .405 and had 15 dou- before fall season comes around. Returning player and sopho- knew that they would have my their team on the All-Midwest bles on the season, breaking the We have almost everyone return- more Ryan Leonard said of the back no matter what.” Conference teams. They hope to school record of 13 previously ing from last season and also five season, “We have had some new “The change from high school build off their individual success- held by three players. She also incoming freshmen for a total of players join the team during athletics to college athletics can be es going forward and get better had two triples, 35 runs scored 17 for the 2017 season. This team spring season so it has been nice shocking, but I felt very prepared. as a team with the goal of making and 15 runs batted in. She fin- has been playing together for two to get to know them better on and The game is a lot faster in college, and eventually winning the con- ished the season with 47 hits and seasons now and we have learned off the field. I have enjoyed play- but through lifting and practice ference tournament. 15 multiple hit games. Karnatz to play next to each other and gain ing in Banta Bowl again and pre- it is easier to adjust,” reflected also finished the season with 36 trust on and off the court.” paring for the alumni game this Karnatz. “For my remaining sea- stolen bases, one short of the cur- Arianna also mentioned the Saturday (make sure to check it sons at Lawrence I hope to break rent school record held by Hall upcoming fall season and the out!). With eight incoming fresh- the conference record for sto- of Famer Jenny Burris. Karnatz’s goals the team has in order to men, there is a lot to look forward len bases and also continue to 35 runs scored was two shy of push themselves even further. to next season.” improve my playing ability on the tying the season record held by “This past season we made it to With fresh recruits and a field. I hope the team can also win Burris and All-America shortstop the conference tournament for the solid spring season, the soccer conference.” Amanda Jaskolski. first time in Lawrence history. We team is looking to be in great all hope to do the same in the fall shape for their fall season. Wrong form, right attitude: intramurals in full swing

Sophomore women’s soccer player Mari Hubanks goes for the kill. Sophomore volleyball player Arianna Neumeyer misses a routine block. Photos by Victor Nguyen. May 19, 2017 SPORTS 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Unsung Hero Viking Of The Week of the Week Eryn Blagg Wes Hetcher Women’s Track & Field Men’s Track & Field Sarah Grubbe Shane Farrell STANDINGS Staff Writer Co-Sports Editor ______This week I sat down with dual This week I had the privilege to talk SOFTBALL athlete in swimming and track with senior Wes Hetcher. Over the and field, junior Eryn Blagg. last two track and field meets of TEAM MWC OVR Blagg has been in a boot for the season Wes has been on fire. At St. Norbert 15-3 21-14 most of her track season, but is the Vikings invitational threw to a Cornell 14-4 28-10 still continuing to run and push first-place finish in the javelin and Illinois 13-4 24-13 through the pain. vaulted to a second-place finish in Lake Forest 12-5 22-16 the pole vault. At the Conference Monmouth 10-8 18-17 Championships, he capped off his Sarah Grubbe: You’ve been career with an impressive fifth Ripon 8-10 13-23 seen in a boot throughout your place showing in pole vault reach- Grinnell 7-11 11-23 time here at Lawrence. What’s ing 12 feet 6 inches. Lawrence 5-13 14-22 going on? Beloit 5-13 8-28 Photo courtesy of Paul Wilke. Shane Farrell: How do you feel Photo by Sarah Grubbe. Knox 0-18 1-27 you ended the season? More is expected of you when you’re running college Eryn Blagg: BASEBALL track and I quickly developed shin splints that eventually became Wes Hetcher: I would have liked to perform a bit better at the confer- stress fractures and last year I broke my shin. The pain is a constant ence meet, but I can’t complain with the overall results. I’m glad I got but I have a high tolerance. I’ve also gotten to know my body in a way the opportunity to be so competitive, and feel good about how it all TEAM MWC OVR where I know when enough is enough; I know when to step back. went down. South Grinnell 13-7 20-14 SG: What does your support team think of that mentality? Do they SF: What was your favorite track and field memory? Cornell 12-8 18-18 discourage you from possibly harming yourself even further with the Knox 9-11 16-17 stress fractures and recent break? WH: One of the reasons I did football and track for four years is Monmouth 9-11 16-19 because of the people. My teammates have been some of the most Illinois 6-14 11-23 EB: My coaches and parents and teammates know me—they don’t supportive and valuable people I’ve dealt with at Lawrence. Cheering fight it because they know I’ll be out there anyway. My teammates them on at meets, eating dinners, doing summer research, any and North count on me and I take that responsibility very seriously—we work all the other times we’ve shared have meant a lot to me. Particularly, to go to conference, which matters a lot to all of us. The experience of cheering on Noah Shea as he jumped out of his mind at both the St. Norbert 15-2 26-10 running means so much to me emotionally, mentally and physically. indoor and outdoor conference meets for the triple jump this year Beloit 11-5-1 17-17-1 was incredible. Ripon 7-10 8-26 SG: Relays are a huge part of your track career here at LU. What about Lawrence 1-15-1 5-29-1 the Lawrence environment and your team makes you want to show SF: You came in first in the javelin a couple meets ago. How was that? up to practice every day giving everything you have with your stress MEN’S TENNIS fractures as a consistent burden? WH: It was a bit of a surprise. All the meets this year had great compe- tition and I just wanted to throw well at home, in front of friends and TEAM MWC OVR EB: Running provides me with so many outlets that aid my ability to family. On my last throw, I just released cleaner and popped out my Grinnell 8-0 18-9 endure the pain. I run for myself on my good days and my bad days and best throw ever. It was a bonus to be called a winner. I run for my team. I relieve myself from emotional stress by pounding Cornell 7-1 17-11 it out and pushing my limits, both physically and mentally. Running SF: What’s the key to a good javelin throw? Lake Forest 6-2 14-11 keeps me on track with a firm schedule and keeps me on my toes for Lawrence 5-3 11-10 any upcoming swim seasons. Another critical part of the process is the WH: I’m no expert, and I’m not even the best at this school, but I Monmouth 4-4 7-12 community and friendship that track and field has provided me. believe it’s all about getting the javelin moving quickly. Being able St. Norbert 3-5 8-8 to leverage hip rotation and shoulder flexibility to whip your hand Illinois 2-6 3-12 SG: Knowing that your running career has become somewhat of an around is important and helps to make the good throws feel effortless. Knox 1-7 1-16 uphill battle, how do you combat the struggles that are present on a Ripon 0-8 0-15 daily basis and come out with faster times in your relays nevertheless? SF: You came in fifth in the conference for pole vault, where you happy with how you did? EB: It’s all about enjoying the season and getting to conference. Every day before practice I partake in ESTEM therapy treatment with an WH: That’s a real tough question. I came to Lawrence expecting to hour of rehab and plenty of icing--“prehab” is my best tool. I don’t mainly just vault, and ended up being more involved in a variety of notice the pain until I stop. I don’t want to give up that part of me yet events. As great an experience as that has been, I’ve not put as much and being in pain for two hours a day is a small price to pay for some- into my vaulting as I’d like. So, I think I could have done quite a bit bet- thing I love so much. ter, but that was sacrificed for scoring points in other events. Overall, Statistics are courtesy of I’m proud of how I performed and even more proud of my teammates. SG: You’ve been a swimmer for as long as you can remember but your www.midwestconference.org track career began in high school. What made you accommodate track SF: What is advice you would give to a rookie pole vaulter? and field in your already demanding schedule? on May 17, 2017 WH: Stop thinking. Just vault without distracting yourself by thinking EG: It began as a way of cross training in the off-season and I found you know how to vault. To a freshman with some vaulting experi- that sprinting appealed to me in a way that cross-country couldn’t. ence, this is even more vital advice. Trusting the system in place and When I’m sprinting, it’s a lot like swimming and the speed is freeing- realizing that you’ve got a coach because you don’t know what you’re Upcoming -nothing can stop me when the wind is whipping around me. doing isn’t as common as it should be. We have an excellent coach in Lisha Zill, and her knowledge and experience of the event is massively Events helpful. To a true beginner, I’d say watching good vaulters on YouTube, at high-profile meets or wherever is probably the best thing to begin wrapping your head around how to vault. BLU Crew Awards Friday, May 19, Appetizers begin at 6:30 p.m., Award show following at 7:00 p.m.

The Lawrentian Preview of some BLU Crew Awards Editorial Board Athlete of the Year: Viking Award: Breakthrough Athlete of the Question of the Week Taylor Reifert (M. Soccer), Hanna Eryn Blagg ( W. Swimming and Year: Kinzer (W. Cross Country), Josh Track), Natalie Kramer (W. Taylor Reifert (M. Soccer), Janusiak (M. Cross Country.) Jake Basketball), Jackson Straughan Ben Peterson Jr. (M. Basketball) Gostisha (Football) David Jumes (Football and Track), Colleen Kori Looker, (Softball) (M. Tennis), Arianna Neumeyer Nowlan (Volleyball). Hannah Kinzer, (W. Outdoor “If it makes you (volleyball), Amanda Karnatz Track) sore, is it a sport?” (softball) Matthew Holliday Rookie of the Year: (Baseball), Ryan Berkley (W. Evan Cline (Hockey), Noah Shea Soccer). (M. Indoor and Outdoor Track), -Cassie Gitkin Amanda Karnatz (softball) OpEd Editor 6 FEATURES May 19, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN Hidden Figures of Lawrence: Mark Biesak ly ever done,” he commented. Biesak has always loved the comradery and excite- ment behind cooking. His favorite part of Juliana Olsen-Valdez his position as Executive Sous Chef is being Staff Writer ______able to manage a large team of people and use problem-solving skills and creativity This column is devoted to highlight- within the kitchen. ing staff members that play a huge role in “The students come in everyday to the everyday experiences of the Lawrence eat,” Biesak said. “There is never a question community. The goal is to focus on the on whether or not they are going to show “Hidden Figures” of Lawrence University and up, or whether or not they are going to their interests both within, and outside of be hungry. We have a captive, guaranteed Lawrence. audience. Pretty much anything I want to work with, anything I want to create will While sitting in the Andrew Commons get eaten.” on Taco Tuesday, many students don’t think Forming new recipes and ideas for about exactly how the food found its way stations is a part of Biesak’s job. He said onto their plates. Of course, it was dol- that working with the talented and passion- loped-on by a Bon Appetit employee, but its ate group of people in Andrew Commons conception began in the kitchen. allows him to take pride in the quality of As hot food is rolled out and dirty food going out, while investing time into dishes are brought in, the kitchen is con- new ideas for food stations and recipes. Executive Sous Chef of Andrew Commons, Mark Biesak, posing in the Commons near the “Eat at Ed’s” line. stantly moving and producing for the Biesak has been managing as an Photo by Larissa Davis. hundreds of students at Lawrence. Mark Executive Sous Chef for the last four to five “I love the atmosphere of a kitchen,” night, if I’m home, we’ll pick out what we’re Biesak, Executive Sous Chef for Bon Appetit, years, and although he spends time in the Biesak said about Andrew Commons. “I cooking and get all the ingredients ready, oversees all of the day-to-day goings on in kitchen, much of his time is spent writing love that regardless of whether or not you so it’s great.” Andrew Commons; a role which takes cre- out schedules, crafting menus or develop- have your name on your coat or what your Biesak is also getting married to his ativity, teamwork and a consistently posi- ing new ideas for Andrew Commons. Biesak position is, the door has to open at 11 a.m. fiancé in June, and enjoys traveling with his tive attitude. said, “Right now I have a phenomenal staff for lunch. Everybody has to do what it family. “Anything travel-related or exploring As Executive Sous Chef, Biesak manag- that need very little assistance. So, if all of takes to make that happen. There is a lot of or trying new foods or ice cream is kind of es the sous chefs, lead cooks and cooks on my people are here, if all of my positions short-term stress, and then we all figure it our thing,” he said. staff who prepare and cook the meals in the are filled, and all of my people are highly out, and [the door] opens at 11a.m. and no Although he would like to get back Andrew Commons kitchen. With around competent in what they do, then more of matter what, it closes at 2 p.m. So every day, into some past hobbies, Biesak said that 100 culinary employees, Bon Appetit is my time is spent managing the cooking.” sometimes twice a day, you get these short- whatever he is doing, he wants to be doing quite a large operation, complete with Biesak said that one great thing about term victories.” it with his daughter and his fiancé. “Before a multitude of separately moving parts. working in the Andrew Commons is that “To me,” Biesak said, “the Lawrence I had a daughter, before I was engaged, I Biesak’s position allows his job to be ever- all chefs and cooks have some amount Difference is the opposite of everything that would work two to three jobs. I would fill changing. He may assist on the cooking line, of freedom in culinary experimentation. I’ve ever done at this point. It’s working in a my days with endless amounts of work, manage the cooks and chefs in the kitchens Biesak shared, “[The kitchen staff] have the beautiful building; working with genuinely because I enjoyed doing it and at that time, or create new programming and ideas for freedom to just be creative, which is one of good people who are super dedicated. I my family was the people I worked with. food stations within the Commons. the reasons why we are able to attract such would say that both the Lawrence com- Now, I love what I do here, but I love getting Biesak came to Lawrence about a good candidates here; they are not just munity and the Appleton community are home and spending time with them,” he month after Warch Campus Center opened standing on a line, cooking the same thing just an awesome thing to be a part of. This commented. in 2009. He had previously been working day-in and day-out.” community here is different, and so that is Thanks to the endless hours that as Executive Chef at a resort, a relatively Although Biesak says he has no par- the difference for me.” Biesak commits to managing Andrew prestigious position in the culinary world. ticularly favorite food to cook, he enjoys When Biesak is not running the Andrew Commons, as well as the many kitchen staff Biesak was hired by Bon Appetit as a Lead making fresh pizza in his outdoor ceramic Commons kitchens, he enjoys spending his who make the food, students never have to Cook in Kaplan’s Grill and climbed the lad- cooker. Biesak uses homemade dough made time with his six-year-old daughter. Biesak worry about where their next meal is com- der Executive Sous Chef in the Commons. with Italian flour, as well as San Marzan shared, “Any time I’m not at work, I’m doing ing from. That first bite at dinner should Biesak has been cooking for since he tomatoes, which results in a really good stuff with her, [and] she has just recently remind you that someone has made that was thirteen years old. “It’s all I’ve real- quality pizza. started to get involved in the kitchen. Every taco masterpiece possible. Colores Aims to Spread LGBTQ+ Diversity community on campus. With the discus- sions that took place during Winter Term Karina Barajas about the role and inclusivity of GLOW, Staff Writer students on campus seem eager to redefine ______the parameters of intersectionality within the community. Colores aims to create an Lawrence students tend to take on inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ a personal responsibility to broaden the community that may have felt excluded campus community’s views on diversity or ignored, especially LGBTQ+ identifying and and inclusion. people of color. Colores is a new club at Lawrence aim- Freshman Jorgan Jammal, a member of ing to empower LGBTQ+ people of color Colores, added “Back home, I was in a place and educate all students on what it means where a group like this never existed. I am to be an LGBTQ+ person of color. Weekly glad to be a part of this and have the oppor- meetings for Colores have been being held tunity to celebrate my identity.” in the Diversity Center. Members of Colores sold stickers dur- Freshmen Amy Degraff-Castro and ing the Spring Carnival this term to get Jessie Zelaya, the co-presidents of Colores, the word out about their organization and want to create a new, open space for make its goals clear. Colores also had a LGBTQ+ people of color to feel comfort- movie night on May 16, celebrating love and able discussing topics on queer dating and identity together. general pride. Next year Colores hopes to host movie “We had a general interest meeting festivals and cooking events. These pro- and talked to people to see if this was some- grams will serve as a chance for Lawrence thing people were interested,” said Degraff- students to learn about the club and be Castro. “There was interest, and so far our educated about LGBTQ+ people of color meetings have been well attended.” issues. Colores also hopes to have allyship, The goal of Colores is to focus on sup- dating and sex education workshops aimed port, raising awareness as a way of educat- towards the general Lawrence community. ing the campus community and to learn Their long term goal is to have an LU Pride about themselves in who they are and take Parade. action. Colores is determined to be a healthy Sophomore Rebecca Bernheimer is and welcoming space open to all. It is a excited to be in this club. “I am glad it exists safe forum for LGBTQ+ people of color to because I think it is an important place to have a voice in the campus community. be on campus and so I enjoy getting to learn Colores meets on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. and be supportive in any way that I can,” in the Diversity Center. Students who are said Bernheimer. interested in joining Colores should contact This academic year has been an espe- the co-presidents Jessie Zelaya and Amy cially transformative time for the LGBTQ+ Degraff-Castro. May 19, 2017 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN Sell Us Your Major: Gender Studies me, part of what gender studies is doing is stated, “These new ideas can be thought with new generations of people, we can trying to look at how that works. And look- provoking for students, but they can also start to work towards creating a more tol- ing at how even gender as an idea comes be kind of world shattering in the way that erant society for our children who will Katie Mueller about and how it works in different ways.” you’ve actually got to re-weave a lot of what continue it so on and so forth.” Staff Writer Gender Studies aims to expose new— you’ve always thought, but hopefully in a Nottingham-Martin hopes that stu- ______and even shocking—perspectives on gen- good way. I know a couple students who dents take away the significance of gender der and identity to its students. Freshmen have had life-altering experiences in gen- studies in whatever career they pursue. This column is devoted to sharing stu- Erin McCammond-Watts stated, “Something der studies classes, and while that can be Nottingham-Martin stated, “It’s my hope dent and faculty input on the various majors that surprised me a lot in Intro to Gender scary, there’s also something really valuable that not only will people who are to go on to offered at Lawrence. The goal is to highlight Studies is how deeply we are delving into about having those moments and it’s a part become gender studies scholars take these areas of study that are not well known and to the thought processes and mentality of of why you go to college in the first place. courses, but that people going into what- provide undecided students an inside look at the ‘other side.’ We specifically look at the It’s all about positive growth.” ever they choose do otherwise will take a things they may want to study. side that most or all of us in the class deem While Gender Studies focuses on spe- course in order to become a more carefully as the ‘wrong’ side, and analyze why they cific ideas of identity, the implications of informed thinker as far as gender and other Going to college is one of the most believe what they believe to get a better those identities hold influence in a myriad of aspects of identity. Say you’re the man- transformative times in a persons’ life understanding.” other areas of studies. Nottingham-Martin ager at a company. With gender studies you where students continuously shape their Nottingham-Martin elaborated on elaborated, “I think the nature of gender might be able to take a step back and think identities and uncover the things that make these surprising moments when she stated, studies itself is very interdisciplinary. Here about how what you’re doing affects people them who they are. At Lawrence, Gender “It’s really interesting to watch the different at Lawrence we have folks who teach from around you and affects their experiences. Studies looks at gender as a crucial facet to developments that people go through when all different academic backgrounds. There Gender Studies could help you become a an individual’s personal identity and exam- they take a gender studies class, especially are faculty teaching on ethnic studies, psy- richer musician or a more compassionate ines the social implications these personal Intro to Gender Studies. Because there’s a chology, anthropology, sociology, biology, doctor. There are all kinds of ways under- identities hold. Within society, gender has a pretty broad spectrum of people taking the linguistics and rhetoric. There are lots of standing gender and sexuality can be a part strong relationship with psychological and class. There are people who already know different fields involved in gender studies, of our toolset in any situation.” biological ideas that lead to expose gender why they’re interested in gender studies, so part of the challenge is trying to weave The Gender Studies department at as a complex and nuanced part of any per- and there are others who take it simply all those things together. I certainly think Lawrence University works towards giving son’s identity. because it covers a diversity requirement that this is why people can approach gen- students the resources and awareness they Professor Amy Nottingham-Martin and it’s the one they picked. It’s really der studies in a lot of different ways.” need to navigate through the complex ideas stated, “I think of Gender Studies as how interesting when people have that lightbulb Gender Studies is an area of great surrounding gender and sexuality in the gender as a factor influences and shapes moment. A lot of the stuff we teach can be significance, as gender is something that world today. Identities shape how humans our experiences in life. That sounds like a kind of hard to wrap your head around at affects everyone. McCammond-Watts see each other, and the more focus placed really big definition, but gender shapes our first. It may go against some of what you’ve stated, “I think learning about gender is on reading and learning about how differ- experience and our existence in the world always thought, or the way you thought really important because it is something ent identities play into who gets power and in all kinds of ways and in ways I don’t think things worked.” that defines our society. There are so many who gets power taken away from them, the we always realize. Sometimes we do see the These new and complex ideas can things that can come as a result from some- more empowerment can be found. ways gender influences us, but there are sometimes be overwhelming. Nottingham- one’s gender, and this can create a really other ways that aren’t always so obvious. To Martin elaborated on this thought as she harmful environment for an individual. But Mental Health Awareness Photo Feature: A Look Inside Residence Hall Rooms Month Emphasizes Self-Care With housing selection right around the corner, this photo feature is dedicated to giving students a look into the various residence Grace Reif has some problems because we are such a Staff Writer rigorous school. There’s sort of this culture hall rooms around campus. ______of needing to be busy all the time, and if May is National Mental Health you’re busy all the time, that means you’re Photos by Larissa Davis Awareness Month. For many students on successful. One of the things APH has been campus, the words ‘mental health’ carry trying to focus on is changing the culture a heavy weight. Some students may per- around that and promoting more of a cul- sonally be affected by mental illness or ture of self-care.” may know someone in their close circle of Self-care is the process of putting one- friends or family that has struggled with self first. This process can consist of doing mental illness. Mental illness can take a simple things that may become exceedingly myriad of forms. Although there are accept- difficult when under an immense amount of ed symptoms for each illness, they can have stress or when mentally ill, such as show- differing levels of prominence from person ering regularly. Self-care can also take the to person. It is important to note that the form of talking with friends, going on a walk topic of mental illness cannot be covered or taking a short nap. in one short article and this article is not “Give yourself permission to take care attempting that. Rather, this article serves of yourself,” Jazdzewski continued. “Have to raise awareness of mental health on cam- balance in your schedule. It’s often that Quad Common Space in Hiett Hall occupied by senior Sarah Axtell, se- pus and to provide resources for conversa- people feel like they don’t have time to do nior Willa Johnson, senior Gillian Etherington and sophomore Grace Reif. tions surrounding mental illness. that, and I’ll talk to students about how Highlights of Hiett include newer facilities, a great view of the river and it’s Lawrence students often engage in con- much time they’re doing their work, and excellent proximity to the academic buildings. versations that revolve around the amount how effectively they are in doing that work. of work that people have to do, something For example, most students would tend to dubbed the ‘Stress Olympics.’ These conver- agree that after they work out, they have sations can devolve from competing about more energy and a positive approach to work levels to competing about self-care what’s going on.” levels, with whomever has the least amount After a basis of self-care is achieved, of sleep and food ultimately winning. Of students can take care of one another in full course, these conversations are lose-lose: affect. In addition to listening to fellow stu- one person walks away thinking that they dents when they are stressed, Jazdzewski are not doing enough, and the other has provided some warning signs to look out not gotten a decent night of sleep in days. for in our friends and acquaintances. Either way, a culture of stretching oneself “When we’re thinking about mental too thin is perpetuated. health issues,” he said, “I really encour- Richard Jazdzewski, the Associate age students to look out for changes in Dean of Students for Health and Wellness, behaviors. It can go in either direction: Sage Hall Double occupied by sophomores Pari Singh and Dominique explained that for Lawrence students, the someone might have been isolated for a Barbee. Sage is known for gender neutral living spaces and a close prox- most important thing someone can do in long time and suddenly they’re very outgo- imity to the Warch Campus Center. these situations is to lend a listening ear. ing, or someone who might have been very Mental Health Resources “I would suggest that people respond with focused on self-care is no longer, or some- LU 24/7 Crisis Line...... (920) 419-8167 empathy and compassion,” Jazdzewski said. one who hasn’t been drinking much in the Outagamie County 24/7 Crisis Line...... (920) 832-4646 “I think it’s really easy on our campus to feel past is drinking a lot more. Tell them, ‘Hey, LU Counseling Phone Number...... (920) 832-6574 the pressure to join [those conversations] here’s what I’m seeing, and I’m worried LU Counseling email...... [email protected] and say yes, I hear that you’re stressed and about you.’ It’s important to just engage in National Suicide Prevention Lifeline...... 1-800-273-8255 I, too, am stressed. To be supportive, you those conversations.” Crisis Text Line...... Text HOME to 741741 should not let your own business one-up Awareness of mental health and self- anybody else.” care is especially prevalent as the term is Mind Spa Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Wellness Center. (Appointments made through Jazdzewski’s tips were echoed by soph- ending and schoolwork becomes more of a counseling phone number or email) omore Jessica Robyns and freshman Susie stressor than it was previously. Take care of LU Counseling Drop-in Hours: 1:00-2:30 M-F Francy, who are members of the Lawrence yourself, take care of your friends. QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training: email Julie Haurykiewicz (haurykij@law- University Alliance for Psychological Health rence.edu) (LUAPH). Robyns stated, “I think Lawrence 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 19, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN

dancing during a cohort’s solo or something completely different, it Joel Fan and was clear that he was serious, but not too serious to often let loose. He always had the perfect balance of stellar musicality and a sense of Wen-Lei Gu fun. This mostly came through on the classic “Straight No Chaser,” where Lee and Wheeler sat out so Assistant Professor of Music Tim give impressive Albright and Associate Professor of Music Mark Urness could join Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet in on trombone and bass, respec- tively. The two trombones took performance Izzy Yellen spread it around the rest of the care of the melody, playing it goof- Columnist band. Instances like this made it ily but with care, each noticeably ______supremely clear how much they having a good time. This contin- Chapel. McKenzie Fetters all loved being able to play togeth- ued into their solos and it was Then, Fan performed Franz The 2016-17 Jazz Series con- beautiful to see all parties looking Staff Writer er and for such a welcoming audi- ______Lizst’s Sonata in B minor, S. 178, cluded this past Saturday, May 13 ence. up to each other, no matter expe- which he described to the audi- with trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis Of course, this attitude would rience or background. The two Pianist Joel Fan completed his ence as “monumental” before and his quintet. An apt way to end be very little without engaging stayed for another tune and being undergraduate studies at Harvard playing. He also gave the audience the series and send the various music as its accomplice, but the able to witness the visiting artist University and his graduate stud- three distinct musical elements to jazz ensembles off to their final quintet had the chops to bring invite faculty to hang out and play ies at Johns Hopkins University. listen for during the piece: first, a performances of the year, Marsalis forth a rich energy to their sonic with them told me a lot about the He has performed with many percussive, pizzicato-like staccato and his bandmates got to the core artistry, adorning originals group. notable ensembles, such as the figure; second, the “thorny-sound- of enjoying oneself while playing and standards alike. Prevalent Another highlight of the Silk Road Ensemble and the New ing theme;” and third, a motive he jazz and making sure the audience throughout, the raw yet polished show was Marsalis’ tune “Lost in York Philharmonic, and at various described as “devilish laughter.” did too. energy could be found right away the Crescent,” a spiritual journey notable venues around the world, If the other pieces did not suc- The quintet consists of in the opening tune, “The Irish about two laborers going through including Carnegie Hall in New ceed in convincing the audience Marsalis, Khari Allen Lee on saxo- Whiskey Blues.” Beginning with an life. Although very rooted in York and the Concertgebouw in of Fan’s mastery of the piano, this phones, Victor Atkins on piano, excited rumble from the rhythm the dense tradition the quintet Amsterdam. In addition to per- piece surely should have. At sev- Eric Wheeler on bass and Adonis section, the piece was immedi- pulled from for most of the set, forming a prolific piano reper- eral of this piece’s most impres- Rose on drums. I had not listened ately in motion, a simple call and this piece was also very free and toire, Fan has also recorded on sive moments, Fan’s hands moved to or heard of any of these fine response head propelling it for- open, allowing for lengthy, pow- several prominent record labels. so quickly that they were a blur musicians going into the concert ward. Each member of the quintet erful solos from Lee, Atkins and On Wednesday, May 10 at 8 over the keys and the piano visibly —save for the leader, although I took a solo, but never did it lose Marsalis. During Lee’s solo, the p.m., Fan performed a concert in trembled underneath them. am more familiar with his brother its momentum. A large reason for rhythm section swirled around the Lawrence University Memorial During the intermission for Wynton—but am grateful I had this was each member doing their him ethereally while Marsalis Chapel with Associate Professor the concert, a prize drawing com- the privilege to hear them play. part to keeping the tune fresh. peeked over the top occasionally, of Music and violinist Wen-Lei Gu, menced to award ten fifty-dollar The quintet brought a youthful yet For Marsalis’s solo, Rose switched providing a different dimension of also an internationally-acclaimed and ten one-hundred-dollar prizes refined passion to the music that to tambourine and limited hi-hat sound. The tune featured a differ- soloist. The two collaborated to to middle school and high school encouraged a strong connection and bass drum, opening up and ent palette and approach than the perform Ludwig van Beethoven’s students in attendance. The local from the musicians to the listener. largely changing the texture. To rest of their set—one that I loved, Sonata No. 9 in A Major for Violin benefactor who provided these A lot of their enthusiasm and move from this section a bit later, but wish I had heard more of at and Piano, op. 47 (“Kreutzer”) for generous funds was called upon playfulness was apparent as soon Marsalis focused on the lower end other points during the concert. the second half of the program. to describe her reason for pro- as they stepped onto the Chapel of his instrument as Rose returned There is really no other way Fan performed three works viding this fundraiser and she stage. They all seemed comfort- to set. Subtle changes like this to say it: this concert was fun. So for solo piano for the first half informed everyone in the audi- able and at home, especially were peppered throughout, but all much music, perhaps especially of the concert—all memorized. ence that she wanted to increase Marsalis, who moved around the while the group kept it totally jazz, can get bogged down in a He began with Frederic Chopin’s awareness and excitement about excitedly and fluidly, not only dur- tied together. more serious light. While that Prelude in C-sharp Minor, op. 45 classical music in order to have ing introductions, but throughout Another couple of qualities serves a purpose, it is always and played magnificently, with a better-educated society. Many the entire concert. While playing, that allowed the band to form refreshing to see a band kick the piano at full staff. Fan’s artis- excited concert attendees came to he would physically interact with a strong bond with the audi- back but still produce some really tic expertise was immediately the stage to claim their prizes and the rhythm section, nodding with ence were the general laid-back amazing sounds. The Delfeayo evident from his dynamics to his then awaited, with eager anticipa- his trombone or walking closer to attitude of the performance and Marsalis Quintet certainly did that tempos to his articulation; he tion, the latter half of the program. them to converse. This was often the lighthearted antics Marsalis and I could not have had a better ended this impressive prelude Finally, Fan and Gu per- reciprocated, as well as there added in at just the right amount. time. with exquisite, delicate chords formed the extremely demanding being several moments when one Whether it was introducing a that were barely audible. and beautiful Beethoven Sonata member would smile and quickly tune with a wry sense of humor, Next, Fan played anoth- No. 9 for Violin and Piano, op. 47 er work by Chopin: his famous (“Kreutzer”). Both displayed admi- Polonaise-Fantasie, op. 61. Fan rable artistry in their execution of spoke to the audience before play- such an arduous and passionate ing this work, first to thank them piece, coming together in incredi- for hosting him at Lawrence and ble cadences and contrasting each then to introduce the polonaise, other with dazzling rhythmic and which he defined as a Polish mili- melodic motifs. Gu played like an tary dance. He also remarked angel alongside the skillful Fan that this piece is considered by and both illuminated the composi- many to be one of Chopin’s best tional genius of Beethoven, whose works for piano. Fan primed the piece remained captivating even audience’s ears for the polonaise through its repeated statements rhythm before beginning the piece of A and B themes within each so that it was easy to recognize movement. throughout the work. During the Fan and Gu finished this final piece, his playing showcased each piece of the program and received intermingling voice with amaz- glorious applause, which encour- ing clarity, despite the difficulty of aged them to play not one but the technique and the wide range two encore pieces, one of which of voices mixing in the melody was a Chinese piece and the other on multiple occasions. The whole an original composition by Gu time, Fan sat tall at the piano herself. These encores topped off while he played the keys, often a wonderful performance that The Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet performs in the Chapel. raising his hands fairly high in the hopefully educated and interested Photo by Taylor Blackson. air after each strike. It was easy both musicians and non-musi- to be in awe of him as his sound cians alike. filled the enormous space in the I watched the “free speech movie”: It was bad continued from page 10 here wearing a Yarmulke and that joke, the three of us shared we need to have a higher standard everything. I am a college student; a meal and talked about our lives for humor. If something is only the federal reserve better not be and homes. funny for white guys, then it is not holding out on me!” This experience taught me very funny. The two men were quiet for something important. It is okay to a moment and then both burst name things that make us uncom- out in laughter. My joke had the fortable and it is even okay to joke absurdity of these anti-Semitic about them, but we have to do this conspiracies clear. After I made in a thoughtful way. It is 2017, and May 19, 2017 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN

Album Review History professors introduce

Boards of Canada’s new books “Geogaddi” seem pleasant at first. In inter- Wendell Leafstedt views, the brothers said that they Staff Writer felt some pressure to create a new ______sound—which led to the dark tone—but wanted to preserve ele- Fifteen years ago, the elec- ments of their original style. tronic music duo Boards of Standout tracks include Canada released their second full- “Gyroscope,” which Mike claims to length album, “Geogaddi.” After have composed almost entirely in their surprisingly large debut four a dream, which includes a right- years earlier, the pressure was on left panning drum loop that leaves to create an exciting new evolu- the listener dizzy, and “The Devil tion of their style. While I only Is In The Details,” which, using a discovered this album about six repeated synth pluck sound and years ago, I have enjoyed learning speech samples, creates the illu- about the creative process that led sion of being surrounded by invis- to its unique sound. ible figures hiding in tall grass. Boards of Canada is a Sub-minute-length interludes like Scottish duo featuring two broth- “In The Annexe” break up the ers, Mike Sandison and Marcus onslaught of discomforting sound- Eoin Sandison. They had a wide scapes with evocations of skies influence on computer music in and open spaces. the late nineties and early 2000s “Geogaddi” is a cohesive due to their innovative usage of album with an interesting long familiar techniques--such as tape form, an almost-theatrical begin- Robert S. French Professor of American Studies and Professor of History Jerald Podair speaks about his new book, “City of Dreams: ning-to-end program. The broth- Dodger Stadium and the Birth of Modern Los Angeles.” sampling--and wholly different Photo by Hikari Mine. type of work. ers called it “a record for some It is difficult to describe sort of trial by fire, a claustro- Boards of Canada’s music in terms phobic, twisting journey that of common genres; you will often takes you into some pretty dark hear it called psychedelic down- experiences before you reach the tempo, ambient trip-hop, experi- open air again.” The first and final mental hip-hop, electronica, or tracks are the lightest in mood, any combination of those. On their representing the two ends of the albums, they have a mix of beat- dark tunnel, while the heaviest driven feature tracks and ambient tracks, like “Sunshine Recorder” interludes. Their music features and “The Beach At Redpoint” sit in tape samples and early synthesiz- the middle. ers. They often incorporate puz- Even fifteen years later, zles and secrets for fans to figure “Geogaddi” gives a very vivid feel- out, such as mysterious sequences ing of place and sensation to the of spoken numbers or reversed imaginative listener. The best way audio snippets. to listen to it, I think, is in a single As a whole, “Geogaddi” is sitting while you relax outdoors dark and heavy. I think of it as in a favorite place. When you music you hear while you fall find yourself lost in its disturbing asleep in the sun. It is the feel- world, it is easy to see why it and ing of orange heat on your eye- Boards of Canada’s other early lids. There are ominous tones and releases inspired so many other warning messages contained in electronic acts. nearly every track, even those that

Associate Professor of History Jake Frederick reads from his latest book, “Spanish Dollars and Sister Republics: The Money that Made Mexico and the United States.” Photo by Hikari Mine. Midwestern bands perform at The Draw for Spring Carnival Bridget Bartal Staff Writer making for an entertaining night and was also my favorite of the to be doing impressions as he a stunningly unique voice and ______of music. three bands. They had a very min- switched between voices. Many many of the songs were domi- The first band, the Wishbone imalist sound; most of their songs of the songs seemed to be writ- nated by guitar. I should note that As a part of the Event Breakers, had an alt-country feel. featured a small toy keyboard or ten from a place of heartbreak one of their songs, “Elvis is in the Planning and Organizing Their guitar had a very bluesy electronic percussion. A lot of the and fear. There were also a few Freezer,” has a new music video. Committee (EPOC)’s Spring and clean sound. The style of the sounds were almost childlike in a more lighthearted songs, includ- Their latest album will be out June Carnival, and through a special vocals and melodies reminded me mildly creepy way, yet the oddi- ing a song about Italian ice that 30 and I am expecting a lot from collaboration with Band Booking a lot of Steve Earle or even an ties were perplexing and charm- featured a melodica. The band it after their distinctive perfor- Committee (BBC), a few bands early Bruce Springsteen, and the ing. The lyrics were simple yet was full of character and put on mance at The Draw. played at The Draw on Thursday, setlist contained a lot of genuine, extremely clever, with phrases an entertaining set that switched Each of the three bands May 11. The Draw is a small off- honest songwriting. The band was like, “learning how to feel free, often between humorous and mel- brought a unique performance to campus venue that often houses full of energy while performing, instead of being free.” oncholy. The Draw. They all have music on the art and music of Lawrence which kicked off the night on a While the lead vocalist As the night continued a few Bandcamp that is worth checking students and faculty. Three small high note. hunched over his small toy key- people left before the most popu- out. In my opinion, this Spring Midwest bands were featured; From Ann Arbor, Michigan, board for a good portion of the lar of the three bands, Ratboys, Carnival event was a nice precur- the Wishbone Breakers, Isaac Isaac Levine of the Platonic show, he also put on the occa- went onstage. Ratboys is a folk- sor to LUaroo, which will be tak- Levine of the Platonic Boyfriends Boyfriends put on an oddly lik- sional theatrical performance. He indie band from Chicago, Illinois. ing place on May 27 and May 28 and Ratboys. Each band provided able show. This band probably would place his hands on his hips Though I did not get to stay for and will feature performances by a different and refreshing style, had the highest crowd attendance in an exaggerated pose, seeming their whole set, the vocalist had many other interesting and note- 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS May 19, 2017 THE LAWRENTIAN

LETTER TO THE EDITOR STAFF EDITORIAL A drunk guy verbally assaulted me Lackluster engagement in student gover- and somehow I was the one thrown out of the free speech event for speaking my mind nance needs to change Last night, I went to a sloppy white supremacist propaganda screening veiled as a forum for ‘free speech and logical thought.’ This year, there were several notable issues with the housing selection process. Two different As it was advertised, it became immediately clear that this was a groups, Women’s Empowerment Loft and Delta Tau Delta, were rejected for on-campus housing and hotbed for rape jokes, racial and gender slurs. Without any regard went into the appeals board. Both groups had their appeals rejected. Whether or not these groups for content warnings, these white terrorists on training wheels should have been granted on-campus housing is beside the point; rather, we at the Lawrentian are most began their invasive claiming of a supposed community. Offensive concerned with where the housing selection process failed, and how it can be adapted to better suit the comedy is one thing but telling black and brown bodies and that needs of students. our lives don’t matter under the guise of “free speech” is white Perhaps the most problematic aspect of the housing selection process was the application. Though nationalist rhetoric. It’s not students for free comedy; it’s not an information session was held regarding expectations for the application, and guidelines for the students for free anything. It’s students for freedom to bring back application were given, each group naturally interpreted these guidelines differently. Once the applica- the sundown-town laws of Appleton. Almost comically, I became a tions reached the housing board, a separate and confidential rubric was used to judge each application. human example of their utter disregard when a drunken white man Though the rubric was generally based on the given guidelines, it would have been much more trans- in the discussion verbally assaulted me. His friend, head nationalist parent for each group to be granted access to the rubric upon which they were being judged prior to in charge, proceeded to intimidate me and threaten to call Campus completing their application. Several groups that had been rejected for housing were disappointed in Safety if I did not “shut up and leave.” If I did not obey. They don’t the lack of transparency in LUCC. Additionally, groups were disappointed by the lack of diversity on the see us black and brown people as human, and even for their own Group Living Selection Board. Though one would hope these concerns would encourage students to join sake couldn’t try to pretend. student government, it appears to have had the opposite effect. We watched a film titled “Can We Take a Joke” directed by Ted In General Council, it was announced that the university committees of LUCC were just barely filled Balaker. The “documentary” started with a montage of white, upset with student representatives while the standing committees had very few applications and their selec- comedians whining about their “apologies.” There was significant tion process would have to continue till next year. It would seem that students who are disappointed in time given to creating an expectation of laughter and ridiculous- LUCC’s actions would prefer to steer clear of the organization altogether rather than take an active role. ness at the victimization of “minorities” that results from the gen- We believe that student involvement in these committees is key for concerns such as the housing eralized power that these comedians possess. Ironically, the film selection process because these committees exist for the sole purpose of getting various opinions into also centered around Leonard Alfred Schneider, colloquially known key decision making. Considering the Residence Life Committee does not have any representation from as Lenny Bruce. He is hailed as a hero for speaking about and sati- people of color, how can it be expected of those people of color who feel isolated from student govern- rizing his own life at the cost of repeated police altercations and ment to apply for the Housing Selection Board chosen by Residence Life. arrests. But here is where I’m confused—there seems to be a size- This trend of people not getting involved in student activism can also be seen in other key stu- able difference between making jokes about your life and experi- dent organizations. The Lawrence International board, traditionally known for having one of the most ences in society and the blatant hypocrisy of it all and joking about competitive electoral processes had only four people contesting for three open spots in the first round how women “choose useless majors and then bitch about there of applications. Though we as Lawrence students pride ourselves on being actively involved in many not being women in math and science” and then when a woman extracurriculars, it seems some organizations are getting left in the dust in terms of student engagement. expresses her disgust, telling her to “shut up you mother****** c***” (by the way this is where the white supremacist dominated section of the audience cheered). Or is that just me? Their entire Letters to the Editor can be sent in to Opinions & Editorials Editor, Cassie Gitkin at lawrentian@lawrence. line here is that they have the right to say whatever they want… edu. We review all letters and consider them for publication. The Lawrentian staff reserves the right to edit And interestingly enough, I got thrown out of their event for speak- for clarity, decency, style and space. All letters should be submitted on the Monday before publication, and ing. Granted it was for heckling a movie, but isn’t that what free speech is all about? Open forums? Lemme walk you through. should not be more than 350 words. Throughout this movie I, and others in the audience, chimed in our two-cents as it clumsily tried to throw together an argu- ment about free speech and the mob mentality of outrage. Splicing together instances of racism from racists while piling in messy I watched the “free speech” movie: It was bad Uncle Tom types as a buffer, and then having the audacity to name Richard Pryor seems to welcome feedback and constructive criti- Jonathan Rubin restrict offensive speech. nuanced questions about freedom cism to its cultural and historical inaccuracy. This whole time I’m Columnist The film asks whether Bruce of expression. It is my under- getting dirty looks and comments from the front as I’m the closest ______would be allowed on campuses standing that the “Free Speech” to them, to the point where one member* who had been drinking After hearing about the con- today without asking whether club wanted this film to start a in an academic building at a Lawrence University event, drunkenly troversy about Students for Free Bruce would be doing the same campus discussion, but I have a told me to “f****** shut up.” I was stunned. Before I could even Thought’s screening of “Can We routine today. In today’s society, hard time understanding what it formulate my response, Chris Wand, the president, stopped the Take a Joke,” I decided to log onto Bruce’s comedy would no lon- is they want to talk about. film with literal glee and told me, “If you don’t shut up you need my dad’s Amazon Prime account ger be groundbreaking. Surely a Shock comedians and con- to leave.” Oh? If I shut up? If I shut my black ass up? This drunk so I could watch the movie myself. genius like Bruce would be able troversial speakers are making white man just swore at me in public at your event, and you tell When the film first began, I to come up with something more incredible amounts of money off me to shut up and leave? You start filming me when I say I do not was excited that Gilbert Gottfried applicable to the modern social of this pretend censorship prob- consent? You tell me you’re calling security on me? I’m blown. So I was the first interviewee. He is a climate. lem. This is a non-issue. left. I love myself. Figure out what you love Lawrence, because time celebrated comedian who, while The film also fails to recog- Since this film was meant to for your ignorance and silence is running out. often stirring up controversy, is nize that the “Social Justice” com- spark conversation, I wanted to *yeah, hey J-Board, this member is Jacob Berman. also generally respected. Besides munities on college campuses are share a story of how subversive Gottfried and Jon Ronson, author incredibly self-critical. Both dur- humor can actually help us with --Sabrina Conteh of So You Have Been Publicly ing my time at Lawrence and in coalition building and person-to- Shamed, everyone else in the film communicating with friends on person diplomacy. is either a “free-speech” know- campuses around the county, I While in the Dubai airport, nothing, a D-list comedian like have heard criticisms about the I ended up in a discussion about Lisa Lampenelli and Adam Carolla, internal machinations of the world politics with a Nigerian or the narrator, who ties a lot of social justice movement time and Security contractor and a unrelated points together. time again. Palestinian duty-free worker. Find us online! I became hesitant once One of the most problematic We were an interesting trio the “presented by DKT Liberty parts of claims like the one made who all came from very differ- Project” label appeared across the in this film is that it comes from ent perspectives. When we first screen. This film is a perfect exam- outside the movement working started talking, both men were ple of how interviews and B-roll for social progress. Those who clearly uncomfortable because on any topic can be arranged with make these empty “first amend- of my Yarmulke. It became clear narration to make a strong rhe- ment culture” arguments are the Nigerian man had never met @The_Lawrentian torical point. operating on the notion that they a Jewish person before and the www.lawrentian.com The film spends a lot of time are outside of the movement for Palestinian man had never met a telling the story of Lenny Bruce, a justice. non-Israeli Jew. One of the men famed comedian who fought gov- The majority of the comedi- made a comment about George ernment censorship. Bruce’s story ans who harp on censorship are Soros and I used it as an oppor- is one of a comedian truly pushing not funny or intelligent enough to tunity to dispel some of the dis- the first amendment protection. make interesting social commen- comfort. The cases this movie otherwise tary so instead have to “troll” in “If there is a Zionist conspir- covers are private institutions and order to get a reaction and remain acy controlling all of the banks, /Lawrentian @litwrentian individuals exercising their pre- relevant. Soros owes me a check! I am out rogative powers as citizens and This is a poorly structured private factions to counter and movie and it does not raise any See page 8 The opinions expressed in The Lawrentian are those of the students, faculty and community members who wrote them. All facts are as provided by the authors. The Lawrentian does not endorse any opinions piece except for the staff editorial, which represents a majority of the editorial board. The Lawrentian welcomes everyone to submit their own opinions using the parameters outlined in the masthead. May 19, 2017 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN Against Fearmongering The Milennial Socialist Revival

or Eric Garland, who argued that age people to be prepared. But Rrita Osmani the nation’s wealth. According to Henry Dykstal Trump’s election was the culmina- there is something fundamentally Staff Writer Forbes, “44% of college graduates Staff Writer tion of a 25-year revenge plot by wrong about taking something ______are stuck in low-wage, dead-end the KGB. Mensch and Garland, as which might happen or has not According to Rolling Stone, jobs…the number of young people Today I am going to talk about much as they are selling stuff that happened yet and acting as if it “Americans of all ages favored making less than $25,000 has also a person who 99 percent of you seems really weird but is occa- is inevitable. If Kendzior believes capitalism to socialism, with one spiked to the highest level since have probably never heard of, but sionally right, are not trafficking that a nuclear war is inevitable, exception: people ages 18 to 29, the 1990s.” The economic land- who I am going to say is perpetu- in fear. They are optimists in a then she should take the steps whose views of each ideology scape is obviously changing for ating something very dangerous. way, but more importantly they that someone who believes that were equally positive.” Socialism Millennials, but the political land- To be fair, 99 percent of the peo- are not downers. would take. I do not know what is considered taboo to a lot of scape seems to have remained the ple who perpetuate dangerous Kendzior is not like that. exactly those steps would be, but older generations; however, there same. things are never heard of, but I am Kendzior tweets about how I cannot imagine they would be is a reason why it is increasingly Part of the reason why so many going to emphasize this person Trump is inevitably going to get us pretty. popular with Millennials and even young people backed Sanders because she is particularly popu- into a nuclear war. Kendzior has The fact of the matter is with those who are younger. Socialism instead of Clinton is because of lar among these kinds of people: concerns when her plane is being all aspects of existence we should itself is defined by the Merriam- Clinton’s image that she only sup- Sarah Kendzior is her name. She’s delayed that the FBI is going to not act as if anything is inevi- Webster dictionary as “a politi- ported corporations and Wall a professor at a college near St. take her away or the KGB is going table. From the moment the Soviet cal and economic theory of social Street while Sanders presented Louis in Missouri, specializing in to blow her up (neither has hap- Union revealed its own nuclear organization that advocates that that he stood for the young peo- Uzbekistani history and dictators pened, obviously) and tells peo- weapons, pretty much the entire the means of production, distri- ple and promised to work for the and she is selling fear. ple not to make long term plans world lived for fifty years thinking bution, and exchange should be people. To many young voters, After Trump was elected, a lot because the world is going to end. that the US and the USSR would owned or regulated by the com- politicians seem to have a uni- of us became terrified for very This is irresponsible. This is an inevitably use them against each munity as a whole.” However, versal track record of being in the good reasons. I saw it happen- Internet famous person who a lot other and kill all but the roaches. the message that the Democratic pocket of corporations. Another ing live on Twitter, how people of scared and confused people are That did not happen. There are Socialists of America adapt is that reason why Trump and Sanders were panicking, and then, cutting latching on to and she is giving those who believe we will surpass “both the economy and society seemed to change the game for through all of that was Kendzior, them advice on how to run their 700ppm CO2 in the atmosphere should be run democratically to both political parties is that they being retweeted, telling people to lives that is almost certainly not and doom ourselves to a planet meet human needs, not to make both represented a sort of revolu- #resist, that dark times were com- good for them. Trump, rather than 10 degrees warmer, killing us all. profits for a few.” Bernie Sanders tion within their party. This revo- ing and we had to prepare. And adopt any strategies tyrants usu- That will not happen. Nothing is coined himself as a Democratic lution pushed party ideologies to we did, and we have been fighting. ally do, has been an utter failure inevitable and if you hear anyone Socialist early on in his political the extremes (however, in no way That is not my problem. The prob- four months in. While the worst say that it is, they are lying to you, career. Sanders separated himself is the alt-right equivalent to the lem is Kendzior has been, to put it is likely still to come, we have got- trying to buy into a fantasy they from the Clinton campaign and far left). In many ways, equal dis- as bluntly as I can, selling a narra- ten the sense that he is too lazy are selling, or at the very least called Hillary the “Wall Street” tribution of wealth is connected tive of fear in order to make her- and unbelieving in the cause, not peddling. If you are afraid, pre- candidate on multiple occa- to other social issues such as the self popular. She has been getting to mention incompetent, to kill pare yourself, or better yet act. Do sions during the early stages of wage gap that affects women, published more and more lately America as we know it, not to not go on Twitter and say we are the Democratic Primaries. While especially minority women. and while she has not become as mention his constant opposition. all going to die. You just come off political commentators bashed Clinton’s campaign was not as famous as someone like former How can someone at this point as an asshole. Sanders for his “unrealistic inspiring to those that believe in Tory MP Louise Mensch (previ- be making ominous warnings? It dreams,” it was clear that he was social reform, at least not in the ously kicked out of Parliament for is wrong. gaining popularity, especially with ways that Sanders’ was. abusing hard drugs, now current- I am not saying it is wrong to the younger generation. Democratic Socialism experi- ly famous for being eerily accu- not be prepared. I am not even One of the reasons Sanders enced a revival after Sanders’ bid rate about Trump and Russia) saying that it is wrong to encour- and democratic socialism gained for presidency. The Democratic popularity among Millennials is Socialists of America surged in because recent college gradu- membership, reaching almost Students for Butt-Hurt Thought ates are faced with a competi- 20,000 due-paying members. tive job market, student debt and There are clear values that the more often than not are living Millennials, who hold one of the concept is generally a positive are apparently so completely Kate Morton at home. Average student debt highest voting blocks, believe thing, it became abundantly clear oblivious that it actually needs to Copy Editor totals to about $35,000. On top in. The recent political elec- ______during the post-film discussion be spelled out for them. of that, interest rates on student tion brought many of these val- moderated by Dean Barrett that Several students made an On Wednesday, the “Students loans are usually high. The cir- ues to light and, in many ways, the group’s idea of “free speech” effort to explain to the group lead- for Free Thought” group held a cumstances are much different these values were not met. If the did not match up with many oth- ers that there are power differen- showing of “Can We Take a Joke?”, for Millennials than they were for Democratic Party wants to win ers’ and mine. tials between different identities a documentary featuring various their parents and these circum- back those “Bernie or Bust” vot- As reflected in the documen- and that differences in privilege comedians discussing the sup- stances affect how Millennials ers, it is time they listen to what tary, the concern of the group is are a reality. Unfortunately, these posed dangers of political cor- vote and simply think about the young voters have to say instead not with free speech in general, appeals were met with complete rectness and what they refer to as world. The equal distribution of of condemning and dismissing but with the ability to express incomprehension and lack of sen- the “outrage mob.” wealth that Socialism aims to them. speech that specifically targets sitivity. I was one of many students achieve would no longer allows marginalized people, including If I wasn’t already convinced who filled Wriston Auditorium in the top 1% to carry the most of protest of the event, which had to people of color, the queer commu- that the group and its supporters be halted halfway through due to nity, religious groups and so on, were advocating hate speech, the negative reactions voiced by audi- without repercussions. fact that some of the people in ence members. By fighting for the right to support of the group laughed at Just before I had arrived at tear down groups of people that disturbing depictions of Westboro the event, junior Sabrina Conteh already occupy lower tiers in soci- Baptist Church protesters and rac- was actually kicked out by ety, the leaders of the “Students ist jokes during the documentary Campus Safety for objecting to for Free Thought” are completely took care of any illusions I had of the content of the film and voicing ignoring their wealth of privilege sympathy on their part. If these why it was wrong—an extremely as white men and adding insult reactions are any indication, the 920-749-1111 ironic circumstance considering to injury when it comes to the lack of respect is very clear. HELP THE ENVIRONMENT. RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER! the organization’s alleged goal of lives and experiences of minori- With groups like this surfac- Best Traditional Pizza “free speech.” Conteh reported to ties. 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With our current social and mines and ignores the pervasive we are going to talk the talk, we political climate, hearing a white reality of discrimination against have to walk the walk. man complain about his voice not minorities in our society. being heard feels almost cruel. Although this may seem obvi- Although free speech as a ous to many of us, some people

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“They represent us! They pretty much “They are the voice of the student “I didn’t really know what LUCC was do everything from housing selection body and help the larger campus but as long as they help the students, to finance. Shoutout to Colleen community be heard in smaller then I am 200% with them!” Murray!!” situations!” —Jake Yingling —Cecilia Kakahashi —Carson Becker Members of the Associated Collegiate the Press LAWRENTIAN ACLU Presentation continued from page 2 to monitor law enforcement inter- usage rates are the same for black istration. actions with civilians, especially and white people, so these dispar- If someone happens to record in schools. ities in tickets given shows that police brutality on their phone, join Throughout the presentation, police are generally stopping and the police will probably ask for De Torre interacted closely with searching more black people. the phone. According to De Torre, the audience, preferring to stand Milwaukee was another in this case, the person does not the lawrentian in the middle of the Cinema rather example of a city with a problem have to give them the phone. They than in the front by the screen. He of implicit bias in the police force. can tell them, “I don’t give you also used audience members in Currently, a policy is being con- consent to search my person or hypothetical examples. sidered that would allow police property. You need a warrant.” De He described that simply to pursue people into their own Torre advised that people should put; there are three different homes without a warrant for any not just lock their phones, but types of racism and bias. The first, “jailable offense,” which could be encrypt them. Then, if the police explicit racism—is the most obvi- something as innocuous as jay- take their phone, they can’t access ous—because, according to De walking. Already, the police are or delete data from it. He encour- Torre, “People can be unwilling to able to not only ticket jaywalkers, aged people who feared for their acknowledge their own racism or but they can also take them to the personal safety to comply with may just live in areas where they police station. police requests. don’t see other types of people.” The third kind of bias is insti- De Torre then gave some as a writer or People who exhibit explicit racism tutional racism, which can occur very important advice for police are often vocal about their hatred, in any institution, for example: encounters in various situa- or display hate symbols openly. schools, transportation, and hous- tions: If someone is stopped on The second type is something ing. Of the three types of racism, foot, they do not have to answer photographer. everyone has, which is implicit this is the most difficult to fight questions or give ID, and should bias. It comes with the stereo- and has a broader impact. It is a remain silent. You must have a types we have heard resulting in type of bias that intentionally or valid driver’s license to drive a people’s unconscious reactions. unintentionally has a system-wide car and are required to present it, We want your voice We have to continuously work output of racial bias. For example, as well as insurance and registra- on confronting our own biases. In Waukesha, Washington and tion. The police are allowed to lie, Implicit bias is different and more Ozaukee counties, there were but if they catch someone in a lie, harmful with the police, because rules written in house deeds that they are more likely to detain or in our publication. people with implicit racism tend kept these counties almost all interrogate them. If they say noth- to unconsciously assign labels white until 1967. “In 1966, even ing, the person being stopped is to people based on race—even if the white family who owned a more likely to be able to leave. De when the labels are untrue—and house wanted to sell to a black Torre told people not to fight with treat them according to these family, they couldn’t do so. It was police, shout at them, or touch labels which can cost people time, breaking the law because it was them. The place to advocate for money, and even their freedom. written into the covenant.” your innocence is in the court For example, the City of Students in elementary with your attorney. Madison ticketed or detained through high school have very The ACLU also works on almost a full third of black chil- few privacy rights while in school. policing reform and account- dren between 10 and 17 in 2013. Teachers and school administra- ability. This encompasses use of Racial disparities for ticketing tion have a lesser threshold for force policies, use and purchase of and/or arresting black people for probable cause or reasonable sus- surveillance technology, and civil- simple possession of marijuana picion than the police and may ian oversight of law enforcement. If interested, visit are highest in Dane, Brown and look in lockers or cars parked on De Torre said that students could Rock counties. This can be used school property without a war- assist with this work. For more to illustrate how bias is affecting rant. Police may be invited to information, students can contact lawrentian.com/apply policing. The Centers for Disease search students’ phones, etc. at De Torre at [email protected]. Control has shown how marijuana the invitation of the school admin-