It Is Time to Double Down

The independent newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis since 1878 VOLUME 141, NO. 12 MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 WWW.STUDLIFE.COM CLOSING CONCERT STRIKING BACK Martin’s inaugura- Women’s soccer tion closed with a makes comeback concert by Agnez after trailing for first Mo and DaniLeigh time in 11 games (Cadenza, pg 4) THE LEGACY WALL (Sports, pg 3) (Scene, pg 10) ‘Graduate ‘It is time to double down’: Martin lays school is not out vision for WU’s future at inauguration designed for us’: For parents in graduate programs, traditional academia and gendered expectations clash EMMA BAKER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF First impressions In one of her first meetings as a Ph.D. candidate, a professor asked Carolyn Barnes if she was married. Was she married to a man? Was she planning on having children while completing her doctorate? “I evaded answering,” Barnes, now in her final year, said. “And then the professor said, ‘Well, we won’t kick you out or anything, but we highly discourage anything that CHRISTINE WATRIDGE | STUDENT LIFE would hamper your progress to do Chancellor Andrew Martin looks out at the applauding crowd during the inauguration ceremony Thursday. The ceremony was followed by a series of events your degree.’” commemorating the day. Martin committed to increasing the University’s presence in the St. Louis community through initiatives like the “Wash. U. Pledge.” Following the birth of her first TED MOSKAL child, Barnes ended up putting NEWS EDITOR ceremony, various speak- the ‘90s, our future here at Martin’s leadership will support her Ph.D. on hold for a semester ers emphasized the theme of Washington University too may and reinforce Student Union’s to stay home. The legacy of her Hundreds of people gath- momentum, which Chancellor bring us new changes, new initia- goals of increasing access, equity choice is an unexplained leave of ered in Brookings Quadrangle Martin has consistently high- tives and a new path forward...” and representation.” absence on her permanent record. to celebrate the inauguration of lighted as an important part of Gross said. “One of the most Later in the ceremony, Martin “Some of my peers ended up Chancellor Andrew Martin, Oct. his personal philosophy. exciting [things] to my commu- followed up on these concerns, bringing children to their offices 3. “We can’t imagine a better nity is the creation of the student announcing a “Wash. U. Pledge” a couple of days a week,” Barnes The inauguration kicked off person to lead the University at advisory board that includes to provide free tuition to all said. “A lot of folks who have with a procession featuring over this time than Andrew Martin,” faculty, which signals a shift in admitted Washington University children who don’t have childcare 80 representatives from other Chair of the Board of Trustees momentum. Until now, gradu- students from Missouri or still have to juggle being full-time universities as well as delega- Andrew E. Newman said. “He’s ate students’ needs have been Southern Illinois who are either parents and trying to finish your tions from each college and the bright, accomplished, compas- greatly overlooked although our Pell eligible or have a family dissertation and publish articles administration. After the pro- sionate, a strategic thinker with community is made up of almost income of less than $75,000. and get on the job market and cession, representatives from an extremely organized mind… 6,300 [people].” “To increase our momentum, teach and all of these things.” the Board of Trustees, faculty, Since his return to campus, Student Union president I believe now we must focus on Eventually, Barnes’ mother-in- graduate and undergraduate stu- Chancellor Martin already has junior Tyrin Truong emphasized talented students close to home,” law was able to come take care of dents, staff and alumni all spoke, developed a clear vision for the the importance of addressing the Martin said. “And for those her son, an option which Barnes welcoming Martin to his new many ways in which we will needs of low income students undergraduate students already said she and her partner knew was position. build on our momentum as a in addition to those of graduate enrolled at Wash. U. who would a privilege to have. Senior Poetry Fellow Paul community on both the Danforth students. qualify, they too will benefit “That of course was a huge Tran also presented an origi- and Medical campuses.” “In the short time that I have from this pledge beginning this financial burden not just for us, but nal inaugural poem on the Graduate student in cogni- known Chancellor Martin, I have fall.” our extended family,” Barnes said. theme of momentum, which tive psychology Marina Gross come to have faith in our com- Martin also emphasized “That was wonderful to have her was commissioned by Martin. praised the reforms Martin has mon interests and his passion for the importance of increasing here. She was amazing.” After the reading, Chancellors already made for graduate stu- increasing equity on our cam- Washington University’s pres- The financial burden has a Emeriti Danforth and Wrighton dents, relating these changes pus,” Truong said. “One of his ence in the St. Louis region in number. In the state of Missouri presented Martin with the offi- to her experience as an East first acts as Chancellor-Elect was new ways. for 2018, it is estimated that cen- cial charter and seal of the German citizen after the fall of the implementation of startup ter-based care for an infant costs University, formally inaugurat- the Berlin Wall. grants which helped... level the $9,802 annually. For home-based ing him as chancellor. “Similarly to what East playing field for new students. READ MORE AT Over the course of the Germans experienced in I am certain that Chancellor STUDLIFE.COM SEE CHILDCARE, PAGE 2 Planned Parenthood expands, opens Illinois clinic near St. Louis JAYLA BUTLER Louis, the sole Missouri clinic, was Parenthood opening a new location “We couldn’t be prouder of their until every person with a uterus in SENIOR NEWS EDITOR denied a license renewal in June, but [near] Missouri is a demonstration commitment to reproductive health every state has equitable access to a court order has allowed the facil- of its never-ending strength.” rights,” Bender-Long wrote. “As basic healthcare and I will be fight- Various student groups and fac- ity to continue operation for the time The chapter currently works in Missouri has lost all but one abor- ing alongside them in every way I ulty members reacted positively to being. connection with the St. Louis facility tion provider, Missourians are being can.” news that Planned Parenthood (PP) The Washington University in the Central West End, and has not forced to seek legal and safe abortion Assistant professor of Women, opened a new facility in Fairview chapter of Planned Parenthood yet heard from the Fairview Heights methods across the river in Illinois... Gender and Sexuality Studies Heights, Ill., 15 miles from the Generation Action (PPGA) location on a liaison between the This facility would greatly improve Heather Berg expressed excitement Missouri border. described the news as a “real win” two groups, which has previously access to reproductive and sexual over the news in a statement to The facility, which was built in for St. Louis residents and is work- included assisting with voter registra- healthcare.” Student Life. secret to avoid delays that have ing to increase accessibility to tion efforts and canvassing. While Title Mine president junior “This is great news for reproduc- plagued past facilties, will allow emergency contraception on cam- PPGA is also working to improve Candace Hayes was disappointed tive justice, especially for poor and nearby Missouri residents access pus by creating a website informing its political advocacy. Their next gen- with the adversity that Planned working-class people who rely on Planned Parenthood’s services in students of resources on and off eral body meeting, “Pumpkin spice Parenthood has faced in Missouri, Planned Parenthood’s low-cost Illinois, where the Reproductive campus. and call your representatives!” will she was happy to hear about the services,” Berg wrote. “It’s also a Health Act expanding abortion “I was ecstatic when I heard be held Oct. 24. new facility opening. good reminder that, in this politi- rights was passed in June. the news,” PPGA treasurer junior Title Mine’s internal com- “This will improve the quality of cal climate, patients, activists and Abortion laws in Missouri have Jessica Zodicoff said. “Obviously munications chair, junior Maia life for so many people with uter- service providers will have to get faced turbulence in the past few Planned Parenthood has faced a lot Bender-Long served as a commu- uses in Illinois, Missouri and other creative about circumventing the months. An eight-week abortion ban of backlash in Missouri. They know nity engagement fellow at Planned nearby states who already have to law. The struggle now, in addition with no exceptions for rape or incest they aren’t welcomed by many poli- Parenthood over the summer, and travel across state lines to receive to fighting bad policy in Missouri, is was scheduled to go into effect Aug. ticians and constituents here, but wrote in a statement to Student Life basic care,” Hayes wrote in a state- making sure that Missourians have 28, but was blocked by a federal even in the face of so much hate they that the facility’s opening “could not ment to Student Life. “Planned the resources to travel to Illinois for judge. Planned Parenthood of St. just fought back harder..

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