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BY NICHOLAS STOLTE was a massive market sell-off Staff Writer as tensions between China and the United States continue to President Trump is determined escalate, and their is fear that to maintain his controversial further escalation could lead to a tariff policy, despite Chinese trade war. retaliation and the market selloff The Chinese government that accompanied the Chinese exuded confidence in the response. Within 24 hours of aftermath of the implementation President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs and the Chinese of significant tariffs on Chinese Vice Minister of Finance goods, the Chinese government declared that “China is not afraid responded with a retaliatory of a trade war.” The Trump tariff on over one hundred administration also maintained American goods. Trump’s a confident posture as the tariff targets many Chinese President declared “When you’re industries, especially robotics already $500 Billion DOWN, Photo courtesy of dailypost.ng and information technology. The you can’t lose!” on Twitter Chinese are pursuing a legal Neither side is backing down as the trade war rhetoric heightens. Due to China’s referencing the trade deficit retaliation tariff, President Trump has threatened 100 billion dollars in new tariffs. challenge at the World Trade the United States currently Organization, claiming the support from the highest ranking Chinese banks to back industries has with China. The Yen fell Democrat in the nation, Chuck reeling from American tariffs, United States is discriminating in value against the dollar, against Chinese goods. They Schumer. The Senate Minority even if it is not economically and the Chinese tariffs target Leader offered kind words for viable. A drawn-out trade war also responded with a wave of less than 0.1 percent to the new tariffs on United States’ the President. “Unfortunately, would put significant stress on American economy leading to previous presidents, Democrat the American economy. Larry goods, targeting approximately many experts claiming Trump’s 50 billion dollars worth of and Republican, just stood by Kudlow, Trump’s new top policy could be successful. as China did what it did to us. economic advisor, has expressed American exports, including Trump also received unexpected soy, cars, and chemicals. There President Trump is exactly right, interest in negotiating with the further adding that he would Chinese as the tariffs are all still like to give the President “a proposals and nothing is official. big pat on the back.” While the Other Trump advisors have CRIME WATCH President is receiving unexpected expressed similar sentiments, Friday, March 30, 4:37am - The Department of Public Safety (DPS) Democratic support, he also so many experts predict the responded to a report of criminal mischief in LSP. faces Republican opposition as Trump administration is Friday, March 30, 9:59pm - DPS cited a man for trespassing behind the Republican Senate Leader looking for a quick settlement Old Main. Mitch McConnell expressed that would rectify some of the Friday, March 30, 11:39pm - DPS received a noise complaint for concern about Trump’s position, administration’s issues with 625 College Hill. saying “I›m not a fan of tariffs, Chinese behavior regarding Saturday, March 31, 3:40am - DPS responded to a noise complaint and I am nervous about what trade. Some speculate that in Schnader Hall. appears to be a growing trend John Bolton’s rise to National Sunday, April 1, 12:19am - DPS received a noise complaint at 608 in the administration to levy Security Advisor will lead to College. tariffs.” more aggressive stance against Monday, April 2, 6:49pm - DPS reported damage to a stop sign and The domestic controversy China, as he is far more hawkish light pole in the parking lot behind Bonchek College House. represents China’s biggest than the former advisor H. R. Monday, April 2, 6:49pm - DPS responded to a disturbance on the strength, as their authoritarian McMaster, but that remains to be third floor of Marshall Hall. regime does not have to worry seen. Tuesday, April 3, 12:39pm - DPS received a report of a stolen bike about dissent. President Xi from the Williamson parking lot. Jinping has much more flexibility Junior Nicholas Stolte is a Staff Thursday, April 5, 11:33pm - DPS responded to a noise complaint than President Trump, and the Writer. His email is nstolte@ at 625 College Hill. Chinese government can force fandm.edu Inside this Issue...

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Follow @thecollegereporter on Instagram Like The College Reporter on Facebook April 9, 2018 Opinion & Editorial Page 3 Staff Writer Commentary Senior Class President offers opinion on third-party security, Alumus letter

BY DANIELLE SANG my class year and those before us Contributing Writer can recall the College’s former contract with the Chameleon Club Third-party security has been Security Company. A recent 2017 at the center of attention on our F&M graduate recounted express- campus since the beginning of ing complaints and examples of this 2017-2018 academic year. As misconduct from students about a leader of the Class of 2018, a that security company to our ad- sorority woman, friend, and con- ministrators, who responded by cerned student, I have been part saying that we had to use that se- of the complex and continuous curity vendor because they are the dialogue surrounding this issue. only ones willing to accept the risk Personal anecdotes from students of ensuring safety at F&M parties. detailing examples of gross mis- Following the termination of our conduct by third-party security contract with that security vendor, have been commonplace in this history has indeed repeated itself. dialogue within the student body. How will the administration pre- Since entering this community in vent this from happening again? 2014 I have witnessed the imple- mentation of many policies, craft- Zachary Richardson, an active ed with the goal of maximizing member of our community as an safety, that have directly impact- alum, parent, and mentor wrote ed fraternities’ social gatherings. a letter to our Dean of the Col- The goal of ensuring the safety of lege, Dean Hazlett. His letter is students who participate in fra- attatched on the right. The views ternity-planned social events is expressed in this letter and by essential and should be achieved, students, administrators, parents, especially amidst the contem- and alumni, are a testament to our porary landscape of fraternities passion on issues that affect us. and sororities across our coun- Our termination of the services of try. However, our means of en- MProtective is a first step in the suring the safety of our students right direction towards finding a has been flawed. As an institution solution that promotes the safe ex- that prides itself on community, ercise of social outlets while en- there should be no reason why suring that those social outlets ex- repeatedly voiced student con- ist to serve a diverse array of our cerns regarding an outside ven- student body who wish to utilize dor did not bring about action it. In the case of solving this issue, from the administration. It was there are lessons to be learned that not until a student-led investiga- hold implications for the future of tion into the vendor was brought F&M. I look forward to working to light that any concrete change together to find a balanced -solu took place. Our history with an- tion that positively benefits all other third-party security vendor members of our community. followed a similar pattern. As an institution it is imperative that the Senior Danielle Sang is a Con- administration acknowledges its tributing Writer and Senior Class history of missteps in the hope of President. Her email is dsang@ finding a solution that does not fandm.edu. repeat a broken past. Students of S.A.V.E: An(other) Open Letter to the Franklin and Marshall College Administration Another Open Letter to the In spite of these allegations, with the administration in the fall, person that the school employs — Franklin and Marshall College MProtective remained in Franklin we were chastised for voicing our regardless of one’s gender. Administration was written by and Marshall College’s employ concerns publicly in the College The institution does not care the entirety of The Sexual As- until March 30, 2018. Reporter; chastised by the same about our bodily integrity or pro- sault and Violence Elimination It is widely held by the student administrators that responded tecting us from male violence (as Executive Board. If you have any body that the ideologies expressed to the March 29th op-ed with an long as we do not file a lawsuit). specific questions or comments by MProtective are not represen- open letter. In our initial meeting, This predictable response from regarding the content of this let- tative of the inclusivity we cele- the S.A.V.E executive board was the administration is just another ter, please email co-presidents brate as an academic institution. assured that Franklin and Mar- reminder that even when female Lauren Peeters at lpeeters@ S.A.V.E is in agreement with the shall would conduct an investiga- students are brave enough to speak fandm.edu or Brittney Flaten at arguments raised in the March tion into MProtective. Evidently, out, our voices are smothered. [email protected]. 29th op-ed regarding third-party this thorough investigation of the As an institution under Title security. aforementioned allegations did IX investigation for mishandling However, had the allegations not include a Google search. sexual assault allegations, Frank- Four months ago, the S.A.V.E made in our November 12th op-ed The extent of MProtective’s lin and Marshall cannot afford to Executive Board published an been taken seriously the incendi- misconduct should have begun alienate and marginalize its fe- op-ed in The College Reporter re- ary views articulated by MProtec- and ended with the inappropriate male student population. We are garding student allegations of as- tive would have been discovered touching of female students. As waiting. We will not be silenced. sault and harassment against em- by the college’s administration F&M students we have the right ployees of the third-party security months ago. to be treated with dignity and re- -S.A.V.E Club Executive Board vendor MProtective. When S.A.V.E members spoke spect at all times, by every single Page 4 Opinion & Editorial The College Reporter

Contributing Writer Commentary Staff writer refects on emembering MLK and what his message means 50 years later tal figure not only in many of the while speaking to college stu- would sing “We Shall Overcome,” BY RUBY VAN DYK most crucial civil rights protests dents. “The time is always right a gospel song that had become a Staff Writer and gatherings, but in the passage to do what is right,” he said. protest song and a key anthem of On April 6th, 1968, Martin Lu- of important legislation as well. King and his message have a The Civil Rights Movement. The ther King Jr. was assassinated. The reaction to King’s death special place in the hearts and song isn’t aggressive nor defiant, He was in Memphis, Tennessee extended around the globe, rever- minds of many people, including but simply a promise: “deep in my rallying to support striking sani- berating in every city in the United my own. Growing up, my Dad, a heart. I do believe. That we shall tation workers who had been pro- States as well as other countries. political science professor with a overcome some day.” testing their unsafe working con- The outrage that accompanied his speciality in civil rights, brought We have overcome many ob- ditions. Dr. King was fatally shot assassination sparked riots, pro- me to march in my small town’s stacles as a nation but have many by James Earl Ray, while stand- tests, and unrest in many cities. MLK Day parade each year. I re- more in front of us. As we prog- ing on the balcony of his room at However, the widespread mourn- member being eight years old and ress into the next 50 years, the the Lorraine Motel. King was 39 ing of King’s death also was key watching my dad speak to college message of Dr. King will remain years old. in the passage of civil rights leg- students and community members just as prevalent, and it will be At the age of 39, Dr. King islation including The Fair Hous- about the importance of Dr. King our duty to continue to work to had become a prominent leader ing Act which became the final and his message. As I grew old- overcome. in the Civil Rights Movement, significant civil rights legislation er, Dr. King was one of the peo- promoting a message of nonvi- of the era. ple who fostered my love for ac- First year Ruby Van Dyk is a Staff olence and civil disobedience. A Now, 50 years later we are still tivism and public policy. During Writer. Her email is rvandyk@ preacher, King became president fighting for many of the things the marches through my town, we fandm.edu. of the Southern Christian Lead- that Dr. King fought for himself, ership Conference in 1957, after including the equitable treatment leading the Montgomery bus boy- of others and living up to the true cott in 1955. With the help of the meaning of our Constitution. Es- SCLC, King led an unsuccessful pecially in the current political struggle against segregation in climate, with a president who has Albany, Georgia and helped orga- outright advocated for the mis- nize a variety of nonviolent pro- treatment of minorities and has tests throughout the 60’s. Most pushed an unconstitutional vision famously, Dr. King delivered of America, it seems clear to me his celebrated “I have a Dream that we are still far from living up Speech” in 1963 at the March on to the vision and message of Dr. Washington which he helped or- King. ganize as well. King was awarded As we continue to struggle with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for issues as a nation, King’s legacy his efforts in combating racism and words apply to so many is- through nonviolence. sues we face. Whether it be immi- Many of the marches that King gration, which he addressed in his organized were met with vio- 1963 “Letter From a Birmingham lence, but nevertheless, he and Jail,” and in which he declared his supporters persisted. Inspired that “anyone who lives inside the by Ghandi, King had a firm belief United States can never be consid- in nonviolence and civil disobedi- ered an outsider anywhere within Photo courtesy of biography.com ence and, as he persisted, his mes- its bounds,” or simply acting just- This week marked the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. sage soared. He was an instrumen- ly and fairly, which he addressed Despite his efforts to promote racial equality, many question if we’ve acheived his dream. Writer’s opinion on courage & cowardly Lloyd: what we need from our leaders a unique standard we must hold our es, and countless phone calls to the oid epidemic dominating the head- BY WILLAM KAY Contributing Writer Representatives to: one of account- same offices. At all times, the So- lines as well as the minds of con- ability and forthrightness. With ciety was directed to a “campaign stituents. There is no excuse for an As the 2018 midterms approach, talk from conservatives about get- staff phone number” which inevi- absent representative in Congress we expect to hear more from our ting money out of politics, drain- tably sends the caller to voicemail when these pressing matters are on elected officials on issues relevant ing the swamp, and defending the (see for yourself: 717-340-2221), the table. Now is a time where we to the district. Unfortunately, Lan- everyman, Congressman Smucker and has yet to hear back. In the latter need courage and communication caster has heard less and less from is failing his base and failing his instance, countless phone calls and from our leaders. Can town halls Congressman Lloyd Smucker. Re- district. visits to his Lancaster office went and public meetings get conten- gardless of one’s political opinions, In keeping with his Republi- ignored or dismissed, ultimately tious? Of course. As a citizen with this avoidance has startling ramifi- can colleagues in Congress, Rep. culminating in the rejection of the strong opinions, I can personally at- cations for our democracy and for Smucker has avoided town halls invitation just a few hours before test to being a part of this element. our district. like a freshman avoiding the the scheduled event on April 4th. This does not excuse him from be- Our Founders designed the fed- plague. It haunts him nonetheless: This is a well documented trend ing present for and accountable to eral government with a measly one student groups such as the Debate for Mr. Smucker, with outlets rang- the people of Lancaster. There ex- half of one branch directly elect- Society and Diplomatic Congress ing from LancasterOnline to The ists a grand American tradition of ed by the people, and that was the (in conjunction with unofficial stu- Guardian writing on his aversion to discourse, debate, and design for House of Representatives. While dent groups) have repeatedly invit- town halls and public appearances change, and town halls and face-to- that has changed since 1787, it is ed Rep. Smucker to engage with before his constituents. Since being face interactions with constituents important to keep the principle of his expected November opponent, elected, he has not organized or at- are an important element of it. that decision close to our hearts. Democrat Jess King. In the former tended a single town hall. I encourage Rep. Smucker to The House is designed to be a true instance, every possible action was This is unacceptable. look his voters in the eye, lest they crosscut of the American people, taken to have Rep. Smucker debate Now is a time where districts see him out on November 8th. with each district represented indi- King: an official appearance request like Lancaster need far more at- vidually and honestly. In that clos- through his website; emails sent to tention from their elected officials, Sophomore William Kay is a Con- est form of representation, there is several members of his staff at his with issues like gun control, urban tributing Writer. His email is power, and with that power comes DC, Lancaster, and campaign offic- renewal, immigration, and the opi- [email protected]. April 9, 2018 Opinion & Editorial Page 5

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Writer shares interview with Don Hammer, TCR’s Professor of the Week I’m currently teaching “Mortality Since this is your last semester about cooking and all different BY SHAWN KIM and Meaning”, “Classical and Po- types of eating. I also run, which Staff Writer as a Don, and you’ve been a Don litical Theory”, and when I return since NCH was founded, what is keeps me from thinking about the Professor Dean Hammer is a from sabbatical I will be teaching the thing you’ll miss the most/ fact that my body is decaying and Professor of Classics and Profes- “American Political Tradition” and what is the most memorable perpetuates the deception that I sor of Government at Franklin & a seminar on Hannah Arendt. event you’ve coordinated? will stay forever young. Marshall College. I’ll miss watching the students In one of the first classes of What brought you into teaching grow up. There have been so many What’s the most difficult dish “Mortality and Meaning”, I found government? memorable events, but what’s most you’ve made? myself watching a clip from 8 Mile I’ve always been interested in pol- memorable to me isn’t an event Every once in a while, I’ll try to where Eminem lyrically decon- itics even though it wasn’t what I but is the creation of a mentoring duplicate some of the dishes of structs an opposing rapper in an was originally thinking of doing. program in NCH. The mentoring the Michelin 3 star restaurants I’ve underground rap battle. I knew As I was in grad school, I became program allowed our sophomores been to. They take days with all the this scene very well and found my- more interested in some of the and upperclassmen to be a part of different sauces and techniques. self rapping along to the lyrics but very basic motivations that bring every new class that came in, and also found myself surprised to be us together into communities. it’s especially valuable knowing What inspires you? watching this clip in my college how much that mattered to ev- Music inspires me; in particular, connections course. After the clip, Of the courses you have taught, eryone that was a part of the pro- the music of Miles Davis and jazz the professor for the course, Pro- which ones have been the most gram. It’s memorable to me when inspires me. I think that music ex- fessor Dean Hammer, explained interesting to you? a student, who on the first day felt plores the boundaries of our expe- that The Iliad was similar to this I love “Mortality and Meaning” like a stranger, feels completely at riences in a way that isn’t verbal- it scene from 8 Mile in that Homer because there’s nothing better than home and wants to contribute to explores the pain we might be ex- was boasting of his poetic skills The Iliad. The class introduces stu- the community by day 5 or month periencing, and moments of eu- and storytelling ability through dents to seeing the world in ways 2 or by the second semester. phoria to moments of doubt. All of The Iliad. I knew then that the they haven’t encountered before. these emotions are conveyed as the class would definitely be an inter- This is also the course that most What is your favorite topic musicians communicate to one an- esting one. students talk to me about after amongst all of your classes to other on stage. Music is a commu- And I wasn’t wrong. In Mortal- they graduate. study? nication of something invisible, of ity and Meaning, I read and ana- My favorite topic is human frailty. something you just can’t put words lyzed texts such as The Iliad, “The What is one thing you like about Human frailty is the nagging sense on; it’s an outpouring of spirit. Myth of Sisyphus’” “The Gay Sci- academics at F&M? that, no matter how powerful we ence,” The City of God, and The I really like the students. I like are in a moment or how strong we What do you think is the big- Human Condition to name a few. I when they discover something, are or how much wealth we have, gest problem in the world right didn’t realize how monumental all particularly when they discover everything can come crashing now? The biggest problem in the of these texts were until I started something about themselves- they down. It’s interesting to see how world right now is that we hate seeing references to The Iliad all discover what they can say, what you can make sense of that frail- each other. We don’t listen to each the time as well as references to they can think, and that they have ty and how everything can end- other, we don’t care about each oth- the philosophers and authors we something to contribute. that’s what we do by studying The er, and we don’t trust each other. I had read in class. The class was the Iliad, Hannah Arendt, and the Ro- don’t know how long communities perfect intersection of literature, What is one thing you dislike mans. can survive with those feelings. faith, philosophy, and art, and how about academics at F&M? One We’re facing so much political di- all of them interpreted the mean- thing F&M can improve on? What are some of the books vision, social division, and cultural ing of life in different ways. We got I think the thing I like least is that you’ve written? division. to examine paintings such as “The the students identify themselves on I’ve written The Iliad as Politics, Scream”, “Guernica”, and “The being busy- they wear themselves two books on the Romans- Roman Which text is the most import- Crucifixion” and listen to songs out very quickly. I wish they had a Political Thought:From Cicero to ant or interesting to you? such as “Them Bones” by Alice and greater sense of how to prioritize Augustine and Roman Political The Iliad. Absolutely love the Chains, “Tears in Heaven” by Eric what was important to them and Thought and the Modern Theo- text. Clapton, and “Done Got Old” by understand why it’s important to retical Imagination, and a book on Buddy Guy. The discussion based them. But that’s just how this gen- the Puritans. I’ve also edited a vol- This is Professor Hammer’s last se- class was always stimulating and eration was raised. I worry about ume on Greek Democracy and the mester as a Don and his last semes- pushed me to learn more about students at times because I never Roman republic. ter teaching before his sabbatical. certain texts, authors, or move- know whether they’re happy, and If you’re a NCH resident or a stu- ments. The class involved a lot of I don’t think they ask themselves What is The Iliad as Politics dent of his, please make sure to let reading, but the texts were all en- that question. about? him know how his advising, men- gaging and pushed me to broaden The Iliad as Politics makes an ar- toring, and teaching have impact- my perspective. gument that The Iliad is actually ed your development as a student So when given the chance to in- How else are you involved with engaged in thinking about a po- and as an individual. I thoroughly terview a professor, I chose to in- the community at F&M? litical community, and it discuss- enjoyed his course, Mortality and terview Professor Dean Hammer I’m involved as the Don of New es what it means to be a political Meaning, and I highly recommend who is also the Don of my house, College House, a position which community. The book raises ques- students to take any class that he New College House. opened up the world of student life tions of authority, reciprocity, and teaches. Professor Hammer’s les- to me. It gave me a new perspective justice, and it also ultimately raises sons are more than “interesting”- How long have you been teach- of students outside the classroom. larger ethical questions about how his teachings have been integral in ing at Franklin and Marshall I got to see what moved them, we, as a society, care about each my intellectual development and College? rather than only seeing them in other. have fueled my fervor for learn- I’ve been teaching since 1994 as a the classroom where they would ing. Professor of Government. So that’s respond to an assignment or read What are some of your hob- 24 years now. a particular text. As the Don of bies? First year Shawn Kim is a Staff NCH, I get to see students grow up I love cooking (instagram is dean. Writer. His email is skim2@fandm. What are some of the courses for four years. hammer)- I love all different types edu. you are teaching now? of cooking, and I love learning Page 6 The College Reporter Campus Life English department and Writers House host annual Emerging Writers Festival

BY VANESSA CHEN AND craft talk articulating four rules: CHRISTA RODRIGUEZ there are no wrong answers, you Staff Writer and Campus Life Editor are the standard, you can write in any language, and, perhaps most The annual Emerging Writers importantly, have fun. Of the sec- Festival (EWF), hosted by the ond rule, Hodge stated: “No one English Department and the Phil- is equipped to tell the stories that adelphia Alumni Writers House, you carry.” Hodge felt it import- was held this past week Wednes- ant to set the tone for creativity day April 4, Thursday April 5, by having everyone in attendance and Friday April 6. The festival introduce themselves first. involved a multitude of events She then had attendees call out throughout the week, includ- the names of songs with protag- ing readings in the Green Room onists in them as she displayed Theatre, craft talks in the Writers them on the board. There were House, and a concluding “Bye songs like “Jessie’s Girl,” “Sta- Bye BBQ.” EWF celebrates writ- cy’s Mom,” “Roxanne,” and ers that are early in their careers, “Sweet Caroline” to choose from. and comes together through the She told the audience to write a shared efforts of students and fac- poem from an unseen point of ulty. view from one of the songs men- Photos courtesy of fandm.edu EWF brought five new writ- tioned, such as the mom in “Sta- Sarah Gerard (left) and Chinaka Hodge (right) were two of the five emerging ers to campus, including Mandy cy’s Mom,” which many wrote writers, that came to campus for EWF, hosted by the English department. Berman ‘09, Raymond Antrobus, about. Tessa Fontaine, Sarah Gerard, and Following this exercise, she Gerard gave a craft talk on the im- Plot is just as much about build- Chinaka Hodge. Berman is a fic- asked attendees to “add yourself portance of “patterns” in fictions. ing pattern as breaking pattern. tion writer and F&M alumna. She into it,” whether it was their opin- A lot of of fiction writers strug- Patterns create stable settings shared parts of her first novel, Pe- ion, their style, or their favorite gle with building plot, including and characters that the reader can rennials, which was published in color. Attendees then had to un- Gerard. But she had come to view invest in, and breaking patterns 2017. Antrobus performed some derline a line in their poem and plot-building as pattern-building. creates change, excitement and of his poetry, which included use it as a part of a new poem “ex- In building character, each char- intrigue that moves the story for- themes of race and disability as a pressly about yourself.” The point acter should have an essence and ward. To conclude, Gerard says British Jamaican person. Nonfic- of this exercise was “[to kill] the a set of central beliefs that you “stories begin and end when pat- tion writer Fontaine shared parts writer voice that says ‘I can’t’,” express through repeated imag- terns begin and end.” of her upcoming novel, The Elec- which is what Hodge believes we ery and actions. Characters with In the panel discussion after the tric Woman, which detailed her need more of in craft. After this, distinct patterns of thoughts, ac- craft talks, the writers discussed experiences in a traveling side- without looking at the poem they tions, and imageries come togeth- topics like how to be vulnerable show eating fire and charming wrote, she told the audience to re- er to form larger patterns of the with the audience, the worst ad- snakes. write the poem from memory and book. vice they have ever received, and Gerard is the author of the es- see what changed. In discussion You can decide whether the the balance between how much say collection Sunshine State, afterward, others said the exer- characters’ patterns complement you reveal about your life and from which she read, and the nov- cise allowed them to be more con- each other, creating harmony like how much you keep to yourself. el Binary Star. Finally, Hodge is a cise in their language and clarify layers of music in a symphony, or The writers talked about times poet, playwright, and screenwriter what the poem was really about. clash together, creating conflict. they had edited elements out of from Oakland, California. During As a final exercise, Hodge asked In building setting, you should their book that related to friends the reading, she performed poems to write “a single line where you also think about the geological and family because revealing cer- and a rap. risk something to tell the truth.” landscape, which will create pat- tain details would hurt their loved While Berman, Antrobus, and She commented that this sentence terns of imageries so that as soon ones and may not add much to Fontaine gave their craft talks would turn into a poem one day, as a imagery is invoked, the read- the book. Since writers often find throughout the day on Thursday, because, in essence, that is what ers knows where they are. Pat- inspiration from their personal Hodge and Gerard gave theirs on poetry is. terns of language can also bring lives, many may mistakenly feel Friday. Chinaka Hodge started her After Chinaka Hodge, Sarah readers into a specific setting. that they have to bare it all in or- Language in the American South der to be honest. The five emerg- is different from language in Vic- ing writers assured students that torian England. Language also re- writers are humans too and are veals character; a cowboy speaks entitled to privacy. differently than a school teacher. After the panel discussion, an Places have rules, and you must open barbecue was held. Stu- figure out what the rules of your dents, faculty, writers and mem- world are, and they will create bers of the Lancaster communi- patterns. ty mingled and engaged in book What is just as essential as signing. The Writers House bid creating patterns is breaking pat- a warm farewell to all the writ- terns. When a pattern is broken, ers, and concluded the Emerging it signals that something signifi- Writers Festival. cant has happened. Gerard asks us to think about our own lives. If a Junior Vanessa Chen is a Staff professor takes you out to lunch Writer. Her email is wchen1@ every Friday, and one day she just fandm.edu. Junior Christa Rodri- Photo by Christa Rodriguez stops, what will you think? Think guez is the Campus Life Editor. The Emerging Writers Fesital invovled the collaborative efforts of both faculty and about what will happen if you Her email is crodrigu@fandm. students to invite new literary talents to campus for readings and craft talks. break a pattern in your writing. edu April 9th, 2018 Campus Life Page 7 Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity hosts seder open to community in honor of Passover BY JOSH CROPANZANO pioned by James Overstreet ‘21 Staff Writer and Stephen Wiederhorn ‘18. On the eight holy days of Pass- When asked why he hosted the over, Jews all across the world event, Stephen said, “As a Jew, I come together to celebrate the want to share my culture with my holiday in remembrance of their fraternity brothers so that we can time in bondage in Egypt and, ul- all come together to enjoy and timately, liberation and departure celebrate this holiday together.” to the Promised Land. For the first James Overstreet said that he was two days or first day of Passover, inspired by the hard work of his Jews celebrate through a ‘Seder,’ friends at Hillel and wanted to a ritual service and ceremonial emulate their success. dinner. At the Seder, many vari- Although many fraternity ous ceremonies and practices are members were not Jewish them- done in order to symbolize parts selves, they gladly participated in the many rituals associated with of Jewish history and culture. For Photo courtesy of Josh Cropanzano example, matzah, an unleavened a seder. Attendees wore yamakas, ate matzah, and participated in Phi Kappa Sigma hosted their first Seder in honor of Passover for their Jewish broth- bread with a texture and taste sim- ers. The event welcomed all members of both the fraternity and the community. ilar to a cracker, is eaten instead the Jewish prayers which are tra- (“Alpha”) of the fraternity, Grant possible without Hillel. We are of traditional bread in remem- ditionally recited during the cere- Sundstrom, had this to say: “I am thankful for all the work they do brance of how Jews leaving Egypt monies. proud of my brothers for coming and the help they have given us”, departed in such a hurry that their For the meal, a dish of beef together to hold this event and which was met with a round of bread did not have time to rise. brisket was served, cooked in the glad that I could participate. Al- applause. Seemingly every guest It is within this holy tradition fraternity’s own kitchen in ac- though I am not Jewish, I have a left satisfied and many personal- that Jewish brothers at Phi Kappa cordance with kosher practices. deep respect for the Jewish cul- ly thanked James and Stephen for Sigma fraternity hosted their own Matzah, matzo ball soup, vari- ture and religion.” Grant Sund- their hard work. Plans to repeat Seder in honor of the Jewish holi- ous greens, and so on were also strom eagerly participated in the this Seder next year have been day. Jewish brothers at Phi Kappa prepared and served. Phi Kappa many recitations and ceremonies put forth and it looks like a Seder Sigma fraternity, with help from Sigma had opened the event to all at the event, congratulating the will become an annual tradition Hillel, cooked, cleaned, set tables, members of the community, Jew- brothers, helping cook, setting for Phi Kappa Sigma. memorized prayers, and prepared ish or otherwise. Roughly forty tables, and entertaining guests. ceremonies so that all members of guests came, packing the dining Stephen was eager to thank Hillel Sophomore Josh Cropanzano is the fraternity and local commu- area to capacity. Luckily, more for supporting the event, saying, a Staff Writer. His email is jcro- nity could come to participate in than enough food was prepared. “This event would not have been [email protected]. the Seder. This effort was cham- In an interview, the president F&M Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Perform at Common Hour

This past Thursday, April 5, the the Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble performed music excerpts from their upcoming concerts during Common Hour. Symphonic Wind Ensemble played parts of Symphony No. 1 by Steven Reineke, while the Orchestra played parts of Hector Berlioz’s Symphony Fan- tastique. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble performed their full concert on Friday, April 6 and Orchestra performed theirs on Saturday, April 7, both in Barshinger Concert Hall. Page 8 The College Reporter Arts & Leisure Assistant Editor discusses award winning playwright ’s BY ABIGAIL SOKOLSKY will change his life forever. Lobby Hero proved to be an ac- Layout Assistant tion-packed performance, a thriller Lobby Hero marks not only Amer- that happens only in two spaces- in ican film director and screenwriter and immediately outside an apart- Kenneth Lonergan’s shift from screen ment building lobby. While this lim- to stage, but American actor Chris Ev- ited setting had the potential of being ans move from film to theatre as well difficult to stage, this challenge was (best known for playing the role of artfully met with the creation of an Captain America). Lonergan is best innovative and clever rotating plat- known for being nominated for an form. Academy Award for Best Original This revolving surface with two Screenplay (BAFTA) for his work on Photo courtesy www.playbill.com walls allowed for the scene to be (2000), Gangs Lobby Hero stars , , , and . changed by degrees of rotation, alter- of New York (2002), and Manches- Students at Franklin and Marshall works as a security guard in the lob- nately opening and closing the room, ter by the Sea (2016). Manchester College were able to attend a per- by of an apartment building, overseen either allowing the audience to see by the Sea was ultimately awarded a formance of Lobby Hero on March by his boss Bill (Brian Tyree Henry). inside the lobby or placing the view- BAFTA, pushing Lonergan to new 3, sponsored by alumni James Lap- When Bill’s brother is arrested for er with the characters outside. Addi- heights in the film industry. Lonergan ine ‘71 and the Philadelphia Alumni murder, Bill faces a difficult decision- tionally, by keeping characters in the has now since turned his attention back Writers House. lie and say his brother was with him lobby even while the focus was on to stage theatre, writing Lobby Hero Despite its small cast and setting, at the time of the crime or leave him the action unfolding outside, the au- which began in 2001 Off-Broadway at Lobby Hero manages to follow a at the mercy of an inattentive and in- dience’s attention was drawn to the Playwrights Horizons before later re- number of different plot lines and competent court appointed lawyer. contrast between the two. turning in March of 2018 at the Helen conflicts. As a young female cop (Bel Jeff finds himself in the midst ofa In summary, Lobby Hero was a Hayes Theatre. This return of Lobby Powley) attempts to break into a male quickly worsening situation when Bill feat of casting, staging, and storyline Hero to New York promised to be en- dominated field while her partner, a confides in him. Torn between loyalty intricacy. gaging and fresh with its star-studded corrupt cop named Bill (Chris Ev- to his friend, romantic devotion, con- cast, including Michael Cera, Brian ans), makes her probationary period cern for his community, and his own Junior Abigail Sokolsky is a Layout Tyree Henry, and Bel Powley in addi- difficult on the force. Meanwhile, an understanding of right and wrong, Jeff Assistant. Her email is asokolsk@ tion to Chris Evans. ex-air force pilot, Jeff (Michael Cera), must make a difficult decision that fandm.edu. Arts & Leisure Editor reviews horror filmA Quiet Place starring John Krasinski BY JESIKA ISLAM a world full of fear, the family finds brief respite in a few happier scenes, Arts & Leisure Editor which help with pace and relaxation A Quiet Place, directed by and between tense moments. One scene in starring John Krasinski, premiered in particular, in which Krasinski and and theaters April 06, 2018. The film fo- Jupe let loose loud yelps underneath cuses on a family trapped in an apoc- a waterfall, which masks their voices alypse scenario in which monsters from the hearing of the monsters, is with extremely powerful hearing particularly charming. have descended upon Earth. To sur- The film suffers a few pitfalls, vive, the family must go about its day which mostly involve setpieces meant to day lives in perfect silence. One to force encounters between the main wrong step on a stray branch or leaf characters and the monsters which will cause the monsters -- and certain Photo courtesy www.denofgeek.com feel almost too inconvenient to be be- death -- to quickly follow. This sce- Premiered on April 06, 2018, chilling horror film A Quiet Place stars John Krasinski. lievable. A door on top of a grain silo nario of total silence is the main tool pregnant, obviously a serious obstacle is refreshing to see in a genre so dilut- gives way without warning, a pipe in which the film builds tension as the in a world without medical care where ed by mediocre blood baths and ghost bursts unprovoked, and a man appears narrative progresses, and the attention making noise is equal to death. The stories, and as mentioned previously, out of nowhere in the forest, only to to detail involved in making it believ- pregnancy becomes the focal point of the attention to detail as far as world let rip a huge scream because his wife able is wonderful. the film, as Blunt’s character’s water building is concerned is one of A Qui- has just died. The film feels much bet- The film begins about 80 days af- breaks while Krasinski and his son are et Place’s best strengths. Additionally ter during more organic moments like ter the monsters arrive, and it quickly away from the home and the families the film handles the character of Mil- Blunt’s pregnancy, and the youngest becomes clear that the family has sur- deaf daughter has run away. Blunt is licent Simmond’s deafness very well. child activating a noise making toy vived so long because one of the chil- left to fend for herself while desper- Although she is the reason the family space ship because he simply isn’t old dren is deaf, and thus every member ately trying to grimace through con- is able to sign, her deafness poses a enough to comprehend the situation is fluent in sign language. Wherever tractions in some of the film’s most serious obstacle in that she can’t hear he’s in. That being said, A Quiet Place the family goes, Krasinski’s character captivating and frightening scenes. any noise that are being made around is constantly engaging and a blast to pours sand in front of them to silently Both Millicent Simmonds and her or that she herself is making. This watch, the genre as a whole can learn step on, the family is barefoot at all Noah Jupe offer strong performanc- obstacle plays into one of A Quiet a lot from the things Krasinski and co. times, and floorboards which don’t es in tough roles as Krasinski’s silent Place’s best scenes, in which a noise are doing here. Rather than relying on creak when stepped on have been children; their fear and determination is made behind Simmonds and we tried and true horror tropes, A Quiet painted white in the family home. translate well on screen, and Krasins- watch through her eyes as her family Place zeros in on a single fresh idea These details lead to an immersive ki and Blunt offer excellent perfor- reacts and she is oblivious, this scene that doesn’t need to be pumped full experience while watching, and be- mances to round out the cast, although and others in which the camera shows of constant action to stay entertaining cause the film is almost always silent, watching Krasinski act out a character us the world through her eyes are in- and scary. Instead, A Quiet Place’s moments where sound is made are ex- who’s life doesn’t revolve around pa- tensified by a total silence that accom- tense, slow burn is quite a treat. tremely anxiety inducing. As the film per is always a bit jarring at first. The panies them, we hear as little as she progresses hundreds of days pass and film manages to be very tense and ter- does, throwing our perspective into Senior Jesika Islam is the Arts & we learn that the wife of Krasinski’s rifying without leaning too much on one of intense disorientation and ten- Leisure Editor. Her email is jislam@ character, played by Emily Blunt, is jump scares or excessive gore, which sion. While A Quiet Place is mostly fandm.edu. The College Reporter April 9th, 2018 The College Reporter Page 9

Senior Editor Joe Giordano offers insight into this Villanova beats Michigan 79-62 in the March upcoming MLB season. Read more below... Madness Championship game. Read more below... Arts & Leisure photo courtesy of brandchannel.com Franklin & Marshall Sports Baseball season is here, a look into the 2018 season that lies ahead BY JOE GIORDANO ever, this is added to the fact that year’s defeat. Those two power- lots to watch for this season and Senior Editor Ohtani is also a stud starting pitch- house squads look to be far and regardless of the results, it looks The MLB season is finally un- er for the squad. This is rarity in away the favorites in the Nation- to be on track for a season to re- derway and there are many in- the Major Leagues and something al League and any other matchup member for Major League Base- triguing and promising storylines that has not been seen and may in the championship series would ball and their fans. heading into the new year. The never be seen again. Whether or certainly be surprising. However, Houston Astros, fresh off their not Ohtani can keep up this hot baseball is a game of inches and Senior Joe Giordano is a Senior World Series win in November, start remains to be seen. Howev- anything can happen. Editor. His email is jgiorda1@ look to defend their title for the er, his promising start has fans in Fans around the league have fandm.edu. first time in franchise history. In LA very hopeful for their future. addition, free agency and trades The other main storyline was has shook up the league in many certainly the addition of Giancarlo regards. The addition of Japanese Stanton to the already potent bat- star Shohei Ohtani to the Los An- ting order. The Yankees already geles Angels has made headlines possessed Aaron Judge who had as one of the most highly coveted 52 home runs of his own last year, free agents in recent memory. leading the American League. In addition, the introduction of The addition of National League slugger Giancarlo Stanton to the Most Valuable Player Giancar- already powerful Yankees line- lo Stanton could only make the up has people around the league Yankees lineup more dangerous. buzzing. With plenty to talk Accounting for 59 home runs and about, we are certainly in for an 132 RBIs last season, Stanton was exciting year of baseball. a breakout star in Miami. After a Of the 30 teams in the Major trade sent him to New York, the Leagues, there was not one that 2-3 punch of Judge and Stanton in wasn’t hopeful that Shohei Ohtani the Yankee order has pitchers all would land on their squad. In the around the league fearful of fac- end, the Los Angeles Angels were ing the team from the Bronx. the winner of the Ohtani sweep- While the Yankees and As- stakes and they have not been dis- tros seem like the favorites in appointed thus far in the season. the American League, the al- The pitching and hitting stud has ways dangerous Chicago Cubs gotten things started in LA with a are lurking and the defending bang, hitting home runs in three National League champion Los Photo courtesy of photofile.com straight games. This would be Angeles Dodgers are looking for With a look at the upcoming season for the New York Yankees, players like Didi impressive for any hitter. How- revenge on the Astros for last Gregorius have entered the season ready to bring the heat both up at bat and in the field. Villanova beats Michigan 79-62 in the final game of March Madness BY GABBY GOODWIN night, was 0 for 3 from deep to Sports Editor start the game. Michigan defeated Cinderel- At 11:51, Michigan senior la No. 11 Loyola-Chicago 69-57 guard Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rah- to reach the national title game. kman added seven points of his However, this past Monday, Vil- own, leading Villanova 18-14. lanova captured its second nation- However, hit with their seventh al championship in the last three personal foul in the first, Villano- years beating Michigan 79-62. va was able to reclaim the lead at With a phenomenal perfor- 6:08 23-21 with a 3-pointer from mance from sophomore Donte DiVincenzo. DiVincenzo, the 6-5 guard from Into the second half, at 12:33, Delaware scored a NCAA Tour- Michigan’s Charles Matthews nament record of 31 points off added another two, however, the bench to go along with five Michigan stills trailed the Wild- rebounds, three assists, and two cats 53-38. At 10:51 in the second blocks. DiVincenzo was able to was when Brunson picked up his hold it down for the Wildcats af- fourth foul. Unable to capitalize ter SN Player of the Year Jalen on their close opportunity howev- Brunson went to the bench with er, with a 40-53 score, Michigan four fouls with more than 10 min- couldn’t quite finish their chanc- utes remaining in the second half. es. With 13:56 remaining in To put the final touches on the the first half, Michigan started win with 3:51 left in the game, off strong, leading 11-8 on the Villanova’s Mike Bridges sunk a strength of 11 points on 3-for-3 3-pointer from the wing to seal shooting from Moe Wagner. Vil- the deal. lanova, however, which set a Fi- nal Four record with 18 3-point- Sophomore Gabby Goodwin is Photo courtesy of billboard.com ers in its national semifinals win In the game to end this season of March Madness, Villanova beat Michigan 79- the Sports Editor. Her email is 62 this past Monday, capturing its second national title in the last three years. against Loyola-Chicago Saturday [email protected].