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THE VOL. CXXXIX NO.LAWRENTIAN 9 Appleton, Wisconsin January 15, 2021

(LEFT) Last year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day concluded with an in-person celebration in the Lawrewnce Memorial Chapel. This year’s celebration will be virtual. Photo by Sarah Navy. SOUP aims to promote campus community this winter Emily Zuniga to come to their events, according Staff Writer to Meyer. ______SOUP is currently in the pro- The COVID-19 pandemic has cess of planning more events for created a new set of challenges for Winter Term. Meyer wants to as- events on campus. Despite these sure the Lawrence community new challenges, the Student Orga- that the Winter Carnival will still nization for University Program- be happening with changes to en- ming (SOUP) has managed to host sure COVID-safety. Also, a sort of a variety of both in-person and matchmaking event for students virtual events. to meet new friends is in the works Senior Stephanie Meyer, co- for February. president of SOUP, feels that the Junior Sabrina Salas and trea- pandemic has made it difficult surer of SOUP explained that CO- to form a sense of community at VID-19 guidelines have affected Lawrence. Because of this, she and every event this year. Although other members of SOUP have been they are able to hold some in- taking measures to combat the dif- person events, such as hosting co- Dr. MLK Jr. Day of Service to be ficulties caused by COVID-19. medians and singers in the Warch SOUP has been working with Campus Center, social-distancing the administration to ensure and face masks are required. A safety as a priority at each event. concern for Salas is ensuring the celebrated virtually on Monday Additionally, they have created a President’s Ball is held this year. participants will write scripts for emails Lawrence students and professors will Hannah Amell virtual aspect to every in-person “We’ll have to come up with a Staff Writer and calls that they can then send to elect- perform pre-recorded music written by event to ensure that students off- ______plan to accommodate for [the] ed officials at a follow-up event in Feb. Black and Brown composers. campus aren’t excluded from par- Several virtual events are happening President’s Ball because this tradi- Senior Kye Harris is leading an event “Music For All is about trying to bring ticipating in these events. this Monday, Jan. 18, as a part of Law- tion is arguably a Lawrence favor- on anti-racist strategies that students Lawrence students to Appleton, to share SOUP members utilized tech- rence’s celebration of the 2021 Dr. Mar- ite, and I can’t imagine how low can use to find solutions to combat dis- our music and to have dialogue with [the nology and creativity to host a tin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (MLK spirits everyone would feel if some crimination. Harris is an economics and Appleton] audience,” said junior Jacob variety of events last term — from Day). Students and staff are encouraged version of it didn’t happen,” Salas ethnic studies double major and was Dikelsky, who is hosting the event on comedians to the Pumpkin Festi- to use their day without classes to engage said. asked on behalf of the Department of MLK Day. Any students interested in val. Meyer stated that she feels it in meaningful service and conversation Meyer reinforced the impor- Ethnic Studies to create a proposal for performing in later concerts with Music is important for people to still be that honors and advances Dr. King’s piv- tance of SOUP events by stating MLK Day this year. The event will com- For All can contact Dikelsky, Professor able to meet other members of the otal work as an activist for American civil that these events give her a reason prise of a discussion of anti-racist strate- of Music Michael Mizrahi or Associate Lawrence community — a key goal rights. to leave her dorm room amid the gies and collective brainstorming for ac- Professor of Music Erin Lesser for more for SOUP events. The day begins with a community dis- pandemic. “SOUP has given me a tions that students as individuals, as well information. Meyer believes that SOUP cussion on “Heavy: An American Mem- purpose during this time,” Meyer as institutions, can take to combat racial learned a lot last term about vir- For information about said. oir” by Kiese Laymon for those who have discrimination. how to register for Dr. tual events and is hoping to make Salas agreed with Meyer’s sen- read the book. Laymon is a part of Law- “I feel like a lot of people can feel pow- MLK Jr. Day events, their virtual activities more in- timent. Salas stated that one of the rence’s 2021 Convocation Series and will erless, and a lot of these issues we’re try- scan the QR code: teractive this term. For example, most important things about be- be giving his speech “The Radical Possi- ing to combat are large — and not just today, Jan. 15, SOUP is hosting ing involved in SOUP is the oppor- bility and Democratic Necessity of Navel large but so systemic that they can feel a Virtual Murder Mystery event tunity to create a sense of commu- Gazing” on Jan. 28. impossible to eliminate,” Harris said. Finally, the day will end with Law- from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students will nity in a pandemic. For Salas, the This year’s other events are unique in She went on to describe what she hopes rence’s MLK Day 2021 keynote speaker have the chance to work in groups possibility of bringing first-year that they were proposed and organized participants will take away from the Dr. Betinna Love, Ph.D. Love is an to solve a murder mystery. They students together through their by students and student organizations event, “However, I do think that there educator, activist, author and advocate are always looking for more people events is very rewarding. on campus. In previous years, service are things that all of us can do. There are for Abolitionist Teaching, which calls opportunities and events were chosen things that all of us have in our toolbox for improvement and accountability in solely by the Center for Community En- that can help mitigate all these problems the American education system. Love’s gagement and Social Change (CCE). This that we’re facing. I hope to really inspire speech “Abolitionist Life: Resistance, Do you have questions about any new develop- year, the CCE asked students to offer people to take action because that’s the Creativity, Hip Hop Civics Ed, Intersec- their own proposals for what events they whole purpose of the MLK Day of Ser- tionality and Black Joy” will be paired ments on campus? Do you think The Lawrentian wanted to see, resulting in the 2021 line- vice.” with a musical performance by Griot B up of service opportunities and events. The final student-proposed event on entitled “Agitate: A Story Through Song.” should be covering any specific event? The Disability Working Group is Monday is Music For All’s concert in Information on how to register for holding an event led by senior Alexandra partnership with Riverview Gardens. the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us know! Chand in which participants will learn Music For All has held free concerts at Day of Service events can be found at how to advocate for disability rights-re- Riverview Gardens in past years and www.lawrence.edu/students/volunteer/ Send any tips or suggestions to lated legislation via communication with will present this year’s MLK Day concert MLK2021. local and federal officials. On MLK Day, virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live. [email protected].

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TESTS ACTIVE CASES: TOTAL POSITIVE CONDUCTED: CASES:

Total LU tests: Active LU cases: Total LU cases: 8,842 15 87

Total Appleton tests: Active Appleton cases: Total Appleton cases: 37,975 692 7,038 We look forward to hearing from you! We are in: Limited cases on campus; widespread transmisison off YELLOW campus Isolation and quarantine LIGHT spaces available In-person classes and activities will begin Jan. 18, non-essential employees on campus are reduced and testing increases.

*data reported as of Jan.13

Winter Term brings changes to COVID-19 procedures Caleb Yuan COVID-19 test on or after the sixth partner company from Lab Corp to ing methods in the survey. Students Dickson said, “… [we are still] getting Staff Writer day of quarantine. If the results are GINKGO, leading to a change from a complimented the convenience, bet- the rhythm of this.” The Pandemic ______negative and students have exhib- nasal swab test to a saliva test. There ter experience and additional student Planning Team examined the saliva Lawrence continues its academic ited no symptoms, they may leave were members of the community that employment opportunities provided testing system in December 2020, and year in Winter 2021 in the face of CO- quarantine after receiving the testing had an uncomfortable experience with by the saliva test. On the other hand, the results were delivered in less than VID-19. According to the Lawrence result. If students choose not to take a nasal swab, said Abaray, and the sa- concerns regarding potential trans- 48 hours. According to Dickson, the COVID-19 Dashboard, during the first the COVID-19 test on or after the sixth liva test is easier and faster to collect mission between enclosed spaces dur- team concluded that the GINKGO and week, 1,222 tests were administered, day of quarantine, they continue to through self-administered procedures ing sampling and the saliva test’s ac- Concentric partnership would gener- and 11 cases were positive (0.90% pos- quarantine. than waiting in line for medical per- curacy were raised. ate reliable results in two to four days. itivity rate). In addition, the Pandemic “What we know is that the majority sonnel. Associate Professor of Biology Kim- If students have not received their Planning Team implemented some of virus shed happens during the first Based on an anonymous survey of berly Dickson confirmed the accuracy results or have any questions or con- changes to the COVID-19 protocols. five days of infection with significantly 70 Lawrence students regarding their of the saliva test. The nasal swab test cerns, they can always contact the Following the Wisconsin De- less shedding thereafter,” said Assis- opinions on the change in testing and the saliva test both use qPCR, the Pandemic Planning Team at coronain- partment of Health Services (DHS) tant to the President and Secretary to methods, 60 percent said they prefer most sensitive and robust method for [email protected], Abaray said. guidelines, the Pandemic Planning the Board of Trustees, Cristyn Abaray. the nasal swab to the saliva test, as detecting the genome of the SARS- While the Pandemic Planning Team has implemented some new Abaray serves as the head of the Pan- opposed to 36 percent who prefer the CoV-2 virus — the virus that causes Team continues to face the forthcom- changes to the quarantine procedure. demic Planning Team. “We adhere saliva test. Additionally, 85 percent of COVID-19, Dickson said. ing challenges, Abaray encourages the The Centers for Disease Control and to the Appleton Health Department the students expressed feeling posi- According to Dickson, the saliva student body to continue following Prevention (CDC) and the DHS have rules and regulations, and the Apple- tive or neutral towards nasal swabs, test marketed by GINKGO is 100 per- the pledge: “It takes all of us to make provided guidance to lessen days in ton Health Department adheres to the compared to 60 percent of the stu- cent in agreement for both positive it possible for any one of us to be on quarantine from 14 days to 10 days if Wisconsin Department of Health. So dents who are positive or neutral to- and negative SARS-CoV-2 samples campus and be able to have any … in- no symptoms arise; both the CDC and we are following the suggestions from wards the saliva test. Note that three compared to the nasal swab. In addi- person activities. So, stay diligent to DHS still recommend a full 14-day the Wisconsin Department of Health.” responses were ommitted from the tion, according to the Food and Drug the pledge and pay attention to each quarantine if possible. Another implemented change was results of this survey due to repeated Administration (FDA), the saliva test other … and ask me questions!” However, according to the Pan- the shift in the COVID-19 testing responses and irrelevant information. has been approved for use under an demic Planning Team, students in method. Starting at the beginning of Some students also shared their Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). quarantine have the option to take a Winter Term, Lawrence switched its personal opinions about the test- “It is still early in the process,” January 15, 2021 SPORTS 3 THE LAWRENTIAN

How the NFL's presentation gives way to Unusual Sports: How "wife- discourse, socially or otherwise carrying" has its contestants Aaron Pelavin were afforded to each side; failure Squilliam and Squidward as the Columnist to take advantage of them would be Bubble Bowl, the show’s riff on the piggy-backing to victory ______penalized. Surrender was encouraged Super Bowl, is imminent. Allegedly Kelli Quick tition. Another interesting rule is that Last weekend, Nickelodeon host- at the expense of unchecked ambition. having more important things to do, Columnist there is no weight limit for a female ed an NFL Playoff game between the The sense of self and agency can be Squilliam commands Squidward to ______contestant, but the downside is that weight belts are used to make up the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans lost in a game that asks one to forgo take the gig in his stead. With neither In today’s world, dominated by differences in weight. A woman must Saints. This idea would seem strange their own thoughts and feelings for the resources nor alleged talent of technology, we rely heavily on sports weigh at least 108 pounds to compete from the outside looking in, as the the betterment of the whole. In his Squilliam, Squidward is forced into a for entertainment; classic national in the world set. Would you rather capitalistic concept of competition book, "Principles of Football," John difficult situation. All the players are sports like football, baseball, and so have the extra pounds on your shoul- dictates that there should be one sole Heisman cites these aspects of the deeply incompetent. on dominate in attention and revenue. ders or around your torso? channel with the broadcasting rights game as a method of self-improve- Patrick Starr gets in a scrap with But what about the sports that aren’t Wife-carrying is based off of to any one game. That would be cor- ment, and there is a kernel of truth in Sandy Cheeks that finds him shoved always showcased on a Sunday after- the 19th-century legend “Herkko rect according to its own internal there: there are a lot of things in life into the instrument through which he noon? Sports derive from different Rosvo-Ronkainen” (Ronkainen the logic; however, Nickelodeon and CBS that are beyond one’s own control. will need to express himself when the cultures trying to showcase pride and Robber). There are three different are owned by the same company, so However, blind acceptance time comes to perform. A fight breaks glory for one’s country, and it is here stories on how the sport was created. the logic of their parent company, of discipline and punishment in pur- out between the players the night that you will find those more unpopu- First, Ronkainen and his thieves were National Amusements, won out. suit of an abstract endzone worth before the performance. Squidward lar sports, with people that still go accused of stealing food and women However, the broadcast a socially constructed point value is despairs. on to fight and push themselves past from villages around their area. The featured bespoke graphics, a sepa- folly. People died playing a game jus- Seeing this, the stubborn, their own limitations. women would run away, and when rate production crew and a differ- tified as self-improvement. This was fiercely industrious, yet well-mean- This new unpopular sport of the men caught them, they would ent broadcast team. That is quite the normal. CTE is contracted through ing SpongeBob delivers a speech to the week is called “wife-carrying,” carry these women slung over their effort just to fill programming on a the brain violently shaking within his fellow bandmates. The next day, and, yes, it is exactly how it sounds. shoulders. The second story is about children’s cartoon channel. What did one’s skull. According to the Boston Squilliam shows up to see Squidward’s Descended from Finland, this sport how men would go to nearby villages they accomplish? University CTE Center, the disease is train wreck of a performance. He had entails carrying a woman — the rules to steal other men's wives and make There is a lot of discourse to primarily experienced by athletes and lied — he just wanted to see his per- ironically state that she does not have them their own. The third tells the be had about American football, and military personnel. ceived inferior fail. But they do not. to be your wife — through a timed tale of how Ronkainen trained his much of it is valuable, particularly The kickoff show gave us a look They triumph. obstacle course. The objective is sim- thieves by carrying big, heavy sacks on regarding the links between Chronic under the sea in the lovely town of All the evidence seemed to state ple: the participants with the two fast- their backs, and that intense training Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Bikini Bottom from which Denver the operation was doomed to fail, est times advance to the final heat. evolved into a sport. violence. CTE results from repeated Broncos linebacker Von Miller treat- but it did not. They managed to find If you can't carry your woman the It might be surprising to find head trauma. The English language ed the audience to the wonders of something within themselves that entire time? Don’t worry; if one of the out that wife-carrying has only been tends to look down on endeavors that democracy, presenting the audience even impartial observers were unable women are dropped, it only adds a five around for the last 30 years. The first lead to this sort of injury — banging with “The SpongeBob SportsPants to perceive. Games play no role in this second penalty — this rule seems very modern wife-carrying event was held one’s head against the wall comes to Countdown Special.” episode, yet the voters evaluated this reassuring to the female participants. in Finland in 1992, and then in 1995, mind. Why would anybody play foot- The presentation featured as the peak of sports in the series. However, the team may not advance just three years later, other coun- ball then? American football emerged many fan-favorite moments, from the In spite of the aforementioned without the “wife” being carried. tries started to train and compete in from the aftermath of the Civil War. battles waged between SpongeBob contradiction, two teams played a There is no right or wrong way to this sport. This sporting event is held There was no more war left to fight. and fish out-of-water-in-water Sandy game. In a bespoke clip prior to kick- carry your female participant. Some annually in Finland, known as the People had grown tired of banging Cheeks to Gary’s failed foray into the off, Sandy spews jargon to the point of styles include piggyback and fire- world championship. North America their heads against the door that led to realm of snail races. Segments featur- incomprehensibility while SpongeBob man’s carry (over the shoulder). The adopted its own version of the sport the answer, “Yes, people should have ing Larry the Lobster, the pinnacle of and Patrick grapple with her words’ most popular way to carry the women, in 1999, known as the North American agency: slavery is bad.” However, they physical excellence, frequently fea- meaninglessness. though, is called the “Estonian Carry." Championship. Sometimes as a tra- had grown accustomed to it. tured the music of Sam Spence, who While the game produced new This is where the “wife” hangs upside dition for winning the competition, Rutgers University hosted often contributes to the soundscapes clips of the denizens of Bikini Bottom, down with her legs wrapped around the winners are rewarded with their the College of New Jersey for the first that adorn NFL Films productions. its best product was the broadcasting the “husband’s” shoulders while she is “wife's” weight in beer. game of intercollegiate football. Going SpongeBob’s frustrated attempts at team, featuring Nate Burleson, Noah holding onto his waist. It’s important to note that wife- off Rutgers’ account of the game, it capturing a jellyfish in his net also Eagle and Gabrielle Neveah Green. A normal course length for this carrying isn’t the only bizarre sport to was distinctly different compared to stood out amongst the selections. Burleson’s career as a player proved event is approximately 254 meters have originated from Finland; some the game that we watch today; each However, none of these scenes won valuable to the broadcast team. He or 278 yards. Though this sport other unusual events include inter- team consisted of 25 players divided the popular vote. was able to contextualize what was originally came from Finland, North national air guitar, swamp soccer and into defense, a sort of midfield and The electorate awarded that going on in the game by relaying his America has now also adopted it, mobile phone throwing! So, if you scorers; teams scored points by kick- honor to “Sweet Victory.” The song lived experiences. Eagle brought the and their courses tend to be run on weren’t a sports fan before reading ing the ball across a goal line, the serves as the climax to an episode in more esoteric knowledge that he accu- uneven ground, including an eleva- this, maybe these new bizarre events predecessor to the modern endzone; which Squidward is trying to prove mulated growing up as the child of a tion challenge somewhere along the have now piqued your interest or, at players were not permitted to carry his worth to Squilliam. Squidward sports broadcaster. What Sandy had way. Another integral part of the the very least, gave you a good laugh the ball. and Squilliam had been peers in band spewed out ad nauseum, he articu- course design is that the route usu- at how ridiculous some of these rules Somewhere down the line, class, and here Squidward went on lated with ease in a way that was ally includes two dry obstacles and and sports are. Maybe you never con- after arriving on these shores, the to become a deeply pretentious clari- accessible to the younger target audi- one water obstacle, but designs vary sidered yourself to be an athlete per sport became a war game with human netist who earned his living working ence. Finally, Green brought fun into by year. se, but there are games out there for pieces. The ball was entrusted to the the cash register of the Krusty Krab. the mix. As an actress, she knew how An interesting rule of the sport: many different crazy talents and a team’s best pair of hands, errant eval- Squilliam became a deeply preten- to grab and direct the attention of the helmets are not required for the variety of interests. uations would be penalized by those tious band director who enjoyed tor- audience into places where it would female competitor. Though you may If you love beer, lifting heavy who would seek to stop them. Battle menting the less fortunate. be helpful. think that with all the dropping, it objects for prolonged periods of time lines were drawn, whose subver- The episode starts with a However, the most valuable les- should be required, they say that it is and timed competition, this may be sion would be penalized by impartial telephone conversation between required only in the “world's” compe- observers. Chances to move the line See page 6 the sport for you! A Champion's Will: How Alabama's historical effort took home its seventh trophy Shawn McCandlish next player to make his mark. drives, which resulted in touchdowns However, credit should go to the Buck- Despite this, many see promise in Columnist That player, of because Harris manage to convert on eyes as well, as they never gave up on him, as he has led Ohio State to playoff ______course, is DeVonta Smith. Smith has fourth and short. the game even when it seemed out of berths in each of his first two years. arguably been the best player in col- hand. For the first few possessions of Monday saw the final chap- lege football this season, winning sev- Ask many coaches and you the game, they seemed to be able to For Nick Saban of Ala- ter of the 2020-21 Football Bowl Sub- eral awards including the famed Heis- will hear many say that offense wins hang with Alabama, matching the first bama, this game meant a little more division (FBS) college football season, man trophy. Smith had a career day games, but defense wins champion- two touchdowns to keep the game at as he won his seventh national title with the Alabama Crimson Tide (13- on the field, despite only playing in the ships. Alabama’s offense did enough 14 apiece before they fell to Alabama’s of his career, breaking his tie with 0) defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes first half and a few plays in the second to win the game, but their defense might. Several key players from their legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant (7-1) in the College Football National before leaving the game with an inju- helped them to take home the College roster were missing due to injury or of six national titles. There has been Championship by a score of 52-24. ry. In that half of play, Smith recorded Football Playoff (CFP) trophy. The COVID-19 protocol, and several more discussion over whether Saban was Alabama, who entered the game the 12 receptions for 215 yards and three leader of that effort, defensive lineman played through pain from previous in- the best coach of all time, with some consensus top team in the nation, touchdowns, of which those 12 recep- Christian Barmore, was one of the juries or were taken out due to injury. questioning him. However, with this played a near-flawless game in their tions are a national championship re- most impressive players in the game, One such player was running back win and now the sole person on top of dismantling of the Buckeyes, with four cord. His three touchdowns were all in coming up with five total tackles, in- Trey Sermon, the transfer from Okla- the rankings, it becomes even harder players making their marks on history the second quarter, helping Alabama cluding a sack and two tackles for a homa who made waves in his previous to doubt that claim. Regardless of the in the game. to jump out to a comfortable 35-17 loss. His most impressive tackle of three games and emerged as the num- answer, the Alabama Crimson Tide One such player was Alabama quar- lead at the half that seemed much the day occurred in the third quarter, ber one running back. Sermon injured are your National Champions. terback Mac Jones, Heisman trophy greater than the score would suggest. when tackled Ohio State running back his shoulder and collarbone during finalist and leader of the Tide’s of- To compliment Master Teague in the backfield on a the game’s first play, eventually hav- fense. Jones was surgical in this game, the fantastic air attack put forth by fourth and two to force a turnover on ing to be taken to a local hospital for completing 36 passes on 45 attempts Alabama, running back Najee Harris downs. When Barmore wasn’t making diagnosis. Despite the injuries and the for 464 yards and five touchdowns. also had a great game. Although the tackles, he was disrupting the offense doubts, Ohio State still fought valiant- The 464 yards are a national champi- numbers may not suggest it, with Har- in other ways, putting pressure on ly — they just couldn’t match up with onship record, beating Joe Burrow’s ris rushing 22 times for 79 yards and quarterback Justin Fields or disrupt- Alabama. This game was record from last year, and the five two touchdowns, Ohio State had trou- ing the running lanes. It’s fair to say monumental not only for the players touchdown passes tie the record that ble trying to slow him down, especially that, if not for Barmore, this may have but for the coaches as well. Ohio State Burrow also set. The only blemish on in critical moments. Several times, the been a different ball game. head coach Ryan Day suffered just his Jones’s day was his one fumble in the Buckeyes defense had stopped Ala- These four players all made second loss of his head coaching ca- second quarter that set up an Ohio bama on second or third down, only their mark on the game for Alabama, reer, after having lost to Clemson in State touchdown drive. As impressive to let Harris pound through them and and they deserve the spotlight as does the semi-final last year. He avenged as these stats are, however, they would convert for a first down. This was es- the Crimson Tide. that loss this year in the Sugar Bowl; not have been possible without the pecially notable on Alabama’s first two however, he fell short in this game. 4 VARIETY January 15, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Transcendent Threads Little Prince and Princess By Kelly Foy By Celeste Reyes I know, it’s sad. The post- I understand that people use Christmas retail therapy after being upcycling as a means for money, showered with gifts is not, by any but I’ve had enough of people thrift- means, a sound idea for the bank ing things and hiking up the price account. I’m not talking about to astronomical levels. I’ve watched spending the gift cards you got or and winced at people on Depop making returns, I’m talking about thrifting a baby t-shirt and selling being so sad the holidays are over it for upwards of $30. To quote that you hop online to push away Keenan Thompson on Saturday any residual melancholy feelings Night Live, “What’s up with that?” you hold about the long cold winter However, when it comes to ahead. However, while I was perus- Levi’s, I absolutely love the look but ing the post-Christmas sales, I got an am frustrated with their sizing. I’ve email from Levi’s about a robust end googled and googled day in and day of year sale. out, “Why are Levi’s so tight?” I Now, hear me out, I have- bought my first pair of Levi’s on been enamored with Levi’s for a Black Friday of 2019, and the expe- long time, and I understand that rience could be best described as this company has beenaround for ambivalent. I sized up around two- a while ... but I have a bone to pick ish sizes, and they still squeezed me with said company. Let me preface like a bad hug. this story by admitting that I spend As I stood defeatedly in Levi’s an exorbitant amount of time on my dressing room of Woodfield mall, I phone. So much time that the ads I did not feel too great about myself. I get on my Instagram feed tend to hit wanted jeans that fit me miraculous- a little too close to home and tend to ly and that I could wear with many be extremely targeted towards very outfits and pass down to children! Kelly-esque things. I did end up buying a pair that does So, since Instagram has some- suit me very well. After a couple of how acquired the inner workings of wears of my ribcage style, the Levi’s my mind, they have intensely spe- began to grow on me. cific ads that they know I’m a sucker I wish I could find a better for. These ads include, and are not word to describe how these pants limited to: astrology accessories, make me feel, but they just make kitschy-themed candles, old sterling me feel plain cool, like James Dean silver rings and, well, vintage cloth- cool. The final point I will send is ing. that, despite the fit, Levi’s are cool One particular ad that caught pants. Insanely cool. When you see my eye was for a vintage denim- someone walking around with a tiny Levi’s site. Awesome right? No, the little leathery Levi’s patch just below opposite of awesome. When I saw their jacket-line, they have a certain that they were trying to scheme a “joe cool-ness” to them. I’ve been pair of old jeans for upwards of inspired by such great denim styles $100, my face was riddled with in the past couple of years that have anger. Obviously, I’m not in market- pushed me beyond my wildest and ing for this company, so I can’t make denim-y dreams! I’ve seen denim any bold claims, but I’d assume if skirts, denim on denim, denim jack- these were thrifted/worn jeans, ets, denim bags and so much more. they would go for less money. This Although I’m perplexed why brought up some peripheral feelings the Levi’s fit me so tight, which very as well. I couldn’t quite tell if the site well could just be a “me problem,” was even owned by the brand or not. I am grateful that I own jeans with However, this begs the question in such longevity and style. general: “Is reselling thrifted finds ok to do?’’ Ornithol By Willem Villerius

“I am become a flamingo.”​ this point. I really had no idea how —G.J. Condorcrest much I would like dancing. I adore There’s always been something them. oddly calling about humanoid birds. We went to the bird sanctu- I could imagine them coming around ary. They told me that it was their to stare me into oblivion. It could held tradition to remain in complete all swing ‘round for a tea party. I silence when they visited. I’ve always really just need my mind cleared a been quiet by necessity, so I had no bit, cleaned. problem with it. It was really won- There is something about the derful. I felt aligned with my friends crazy eyes of birds. Their sharp tal- in a really fantastic way. At this ons that could stab the shit out of point, I’m definitely no outsider — me. Their independence and the cold one of the flock. solitary flights they take. It’s like I’ve grown closer and closer they already have power over me. with one of them. They took me These things alone, I certainly have abreast one day, and multiple feel- a fixation. ings were emitted. It flew from a I feel forgotten. I don’t want peck on the cheek to the passionate my intelligence insulted. I feel like love we made that night. I’m deserving of respect.It’s unfortu- It’s been more months than I nate how hard it is to seek this out. can count. I am a bird. My partner — Once I’ve finally found it, however, they are a bird as well. Birds are my I’ll have some credence. I’ve only animus to live. felt rejected and dejected. Mutual I’ve started waking up at the respect is important. It’s really child- crack of dawn. Stretching out to my ish how some of us just reject. full wingspan and look upon the I enjoy feeling appreciated. I’ve horizon. I feel as light as a feather as lacked it and I’ve found it. The believ- I take in the smell of morning dew ers that I’ve surrounded myself with through my beak. My devotion to are really quite warm people. I envy avians has grown exponentially in their conviction, really. I’ve gone so the past months. The avian class will much of my life without conviction be liberated. I’m ready to take flight of anything really. and to fight for the glory and majesty With some of the novel friends of birdkind. I’ve made, we went dancing. It was Yes. All heroes wear wings. wonderful. The catharsis I felt was an ecstacy unmatched in life up unto January 15, 2021 VARIETY 5 THE LAWRENTIAN Sociolinguistics in Practice: Paper Almost Heaven By Rachel Robrecht mill talk “We now believe,” a woman in sucks, and, two, neither of us wants a white lab coat says into a micro- kids.” By Lauren Kelly phone, lit up by flashing cameras, “You’re not wrong.” Lyra “that the surface of Earth will no lon- frowns at Alice’s back, watching her Anthony Burgess’s “A flatbed, though. Or the steel core Oh, and rolls coming up as my ger be viable for human life within flip the pancakes. “Still, those are Clockwork Orange” (1962), with its rack. Not the night shift, but I always rolls done, back and forth backwards 100 days.” kind of our only options.” intuitive vocabulary, has inspired me grow to like it ... more sleep, 10 p.m. throughout the mill. Beep beep beep, It’s Lyra’s Sunday morning “There is a third option.” to document my linguistic environ- at work, 3 a.m. getting ready to leave, I’m slow, not like the ASRS, and I routine to flip through channels on Looking over her shoulder, Alice ments. I will write about a differ- 5:45 ... now 6 a.m. ... zoom out like have bad eyes. Twelve hours of back the Holo while her roommate, Alice, smiles with what Lyra has learned is ent environment each week without a bat; not safe because my car is not and forth backwards, 70-inch rolls makes them breakfast— Pancakes, a dangerous glint in her eyes. “Road explaining any vocabulary used. My like a towmotor, gas or electric, and up high, tired eyes, all night, cold today. Lyra stays on the news chan- trip.” hope is that readers will gradually my safety glasses are not like my and then warm and then cold. But 3 nel, watching the scientist explain “I...” Lyra blinks. “What?” learn what these words mean as they glasses, and how did I make it home? a.m.! Cold but good because almost various charts and projections. “Think about it.” Alice slides read on and notice if I insert a word Yes, sleep, I want you. Dvořák on the daylight and time for sleep. But days, Behind her, she hears the spatula the pancakes off onto the plates and that does not belong. Through this, I radio, ready to sleep, but they wake days are when we get 10-cuts and in Alice’s hand clatter down on the starts gesturing with the spatula. will explore belonging: does know- up, cut the lawn, annoy me. I want no driver, but maybe the Leader/ countertop. “We could hit up all the national ing the words of an environment the mill. But I want free time. I want Mentor, and you need to be careful or “What about Envirosuits?” A parks we haven’t gotten to see yet help increase belonging, even if one my summer. But I miss it. I miss the bubble wrap will come out while reporter asks. “Haven’t those held and all those kitschy roadside tourist has never been in the environment gossip, Dan, Brenda, Ntxhuav, but the film is still going, or you miss a up so far?” traps, like the world’s largest yarn themselves? not the rudeness or frustration. The P-LOT or you forget to print off a The scientist shakes her head ball, or whatever. Go out with a The alarm goes off at 4:45 a.m. mistakes, the breaking 7,000-pound label. Or put on special stickers. Or and starts talking about radiation bang.” Or 2 p.m. Or 6 a.m. to remind me rolls, the elevators, the stickers that do 3pp instead of 2pp and 1pp. And levels. Lyra stares down at the steam “Alice,” Lyra says. She searches, to fall asleep so I can wake up at 2 go to the doctors. The uncertainty of they wait, but the glue breaks, and coming off her cup of coffee. It’s not wide-eyed, for some sign of jest in p.m. Or 8 p.m. so I can wake up at security, of the paper industry, but maintenance comes, and the opera- as though they didn’t know this was her friend’s face and finds none. “We 4:45 a.m. My body can handle it. I also love for my old coworkers who tor needs to wait, so the second hand coming. But it’s one thing to know would die.” am proud that I can do what others make me laugh in the breakroom or comes and helps, and I feel bad. But the world will end and another thing “We’d die in the bunker. We’d can’t. Even if the towmotor and the the shack. I love 36, don’t like 34 and I am 18, young, short, new. Still, no entirely to know it’s actively ending. die in space.” Alice slides Lyra’s plate 12 hours of labor and the earplugs miss 45. No to the downstairs wind- excuses, says — screams — Denise, Engrossed in the press confer- over to her. “Sure, maybe it’d take and the steel toes and the age dif- ers; seeing a damaged finger and jaded by 45 years in the glorious ence, neither of them notices the longer, but be honest with me, Ly: ference and the forks stuck in the water from the ceiling and the web prison, as young and short and new pancakes burning until they smell Would you really be happy never headers and the strange men are not breaking and breaking and break- as me when she started. Mistakes the smoke. Alice swears as she shuts seeing the sky again? Wouldn’t you exactly desirable. But the pay is, and ing and rethreading and rethreading mean Ops-support and Fred and off the burner and gets to work rather go out with it?” when I’m off, I want to work. I want and rethreading were enough for me. maybe even OSHA. At least emails to scraping burnt batter out of the pan. Suddenly, Lyra is no longer the community, the core cutting, Three weeks of nights too. But 45 everyone. My fault, scissor-lift wasn’t Newscasters on the Holo begin dis- hungry. She sets her fork down and the splicing, the specialty orders, was alright. Traumatic for 18-year- up when I hit the button, so roll fell cussing the pros and cons of differ- turns away, finding herself look- the poly F-6, the thermal C-3. Three old me. But it showed my strength, in-between. Maintenance again. But ent bunkers. ing at the collage of photos they’ve summers, three years, 18, 19, 20, I my ability to manage Denise and 9 Coater crew nice, and reel operator “Well,” Lyra says, “there’s a hung on the wall. They’re all of her want to come back. Always. Even if strange men, to lift 20 52-inch head- come over and make me feel better; place just out of town that Aaron— and Alice. One in front of the cave, I don’t, I do. I could quit everything ers onto the cart and bring them up not my fault, she’s mean. Break in the You know, Aaron, from work? He another in a kayak, one from when and work in a dying industry. Some on my forks and up the elevator and air conditioning, bathroom or fork- showed me pictures, and it looked they went ziplining in Costa Rica and spend 40 years here; I should spend the white light on. lift. Noon lunch or midnight lunch at nice. I could sign us up.” the two of them by a waterfall. These four summers. Or five? Grad school? desk with 80’s on. I like it here. “It looked nice?” Alice asks, are the things they work day jobs for Or splices, upenders, jumbo rolls, ... incredulous. “Do you really wanna — the plane tickets, the equipment, hoists, changing the battery? Not the spend the rest of your life under- the magic they feel, surrounded by ground?” the majesty of nature. They don’t Shrugging, Lyra sips her coffee. talk about it, but it’s a sacred thing “You liked when we went caving. between the two of them to be able to This isn’t so different.” walk out into the forest with another “It’s completely different,” person, to stand there amidst the Alice argues. “In the cave, we were thrumming energy of trees and open Want to work for actually in the earth, and we could sky, knowing they share the same leave when we wanted. A bunker’s all feeling of awe. Lyra tries to imagine metal and fluorescents.” Shuddering, a life in small, metallic rooms filled THE LAWRENTIAN? Alice starts a new round of pancakes. with recycled air, but she can’t pic- “No, thank you.” ture herself or Alice in them. “What about the Ark?” “Okay,” Lyra says, and a grin Visit lawrentian.com/apply “Same thing, except in space, spreads across Alice’s face. “Okay. which I guess makes it marginally Road trip, it is.” or cooler. But it’s still dying in a big metal box.” Join us next week for the scan the QR code “Our descendants would get to second installment of this term’s colonize another planet, though,” apocalyptic road trip serial: Almost Lyra counters. Heaven! “Which brings up two other snags in that plan: One, colonization In a Snowflake By Nupur Vaghasia 6 FEATURES January 15, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN

Subculture on Main: “This is not who we are” Dani Massey been demonstrated only days ago. could adequately pose as a target of riot violence. Features Section Editor The responses to the riot have been less than appeasing ______in the minds of those who have faced lifelong and generational This disturbing image results from the ongoing problem On Jan. 6, the United States’ Capitol was stormed by discrimination. President-elect Joe Biden addressed the disaster, of racism and terror committed by groups that primarily, if not a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump. They sported saying that“[t]he scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not reflect exclusively, benefit white cis-heteronormative power structures. Make America Great Again (MAGA) gear while carrying confed- the true America. This is not who we are.” Biden also called the The result of such conditions is a place where an alleged protest erate flags and destroyed government property and equipment incident just short of sedition. (USNews, 2021) These words have can breach a nation’s capitol building to dispute honest election belonging to journalists. The breach was planned publicly for not convinced those who understand American history — one results in the name of democracy. This is but one example of weeks over social media following Trump’s “Save America” rally that is filled with exploitation, imperialism and sympathy toward how systemic oppression manifests in our own country, not to speech. During the speech, he accused the “radical left” of having anti-democratic groups such as the Proud Boys and neo-Nazi mention the complex issues of American slavery and segregation. rigged the November 2020 presidential election. He said, “That’s organizations. Biden acknowledged how differently the Capitol Fortunately, many riot participants have faced consequences, what they’ve done and what they’re doing. We will never give up. breach would have gone had it been a Black Lives Matter protest from social media bans to being added to the no-fly list. We will never concede. It doesn’t happen. You don’t concede when in the same address. He said, “No one can tell me that if it had Goodman is both a hero and a victim. He is one of there’s theft involved. Our country has had enough. We will not been a group of Black Lives Matter protesters yesterday that they many. Countless others have been put in unbearable, nightmarish take it anymore, and that’s what this is all about” (Trump, 2021). wouldn’t have been treated very differently than the mob that situations that only the lucky ones make it out of alive. George stormed the Capitol” (USNews, 2021). It almost seems like there Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner are The event resulted in five deaths (CNN, 2021). is a miscomprehension about the depth of the problem and what but a few of the victims to have lost their lives to systemic racism the United States’ history really shows when these two statements in the past couple of years while many, many more people have Trump made several public statements on Twitter that are examined side-by-side. As columnist Derecka Purnell points been lost to history. It is essential to recognize these facts and have raised suspicion of his involvement in the violent “protest.” out, “This is America” (2021). their implications for the Black community, what it does to their He tweeted, “These are the things and events that happen when During the raid, a Black police officer, Eugene physical and mental health and the necessity for reparations to be a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & Goodman, allegedly used himself as a distraction for the riot- made. Black lives are beautiful and deserve to be protected. viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly ers inside the Capitol building during the event. Video footage and unfairly treated for so long. Go home with love and in peace. shows Goodman single-handedly leading the mob away from the 164 Black Americans were killed by police violence in Remember this day forever!” on Jan. 6, deleting the post only Senate Chamber (Bobic, 2021) where many lawmakers were not the first eight months of 2020 alone (CBSNews, 2020). an hour after posting it at 7:15 p.m. (Propublica, 2021). On the safely locked down within it (Huffington Post, 2021). He is being same day, he made similar posts and later deleted them shortly heralded as a hero in many spaces, especially online with the tags The U.S. has a long, ugly and guilty history of atrocious after the tweets were made public. For his connection and alleged #eugenegoodman and #sayhisname. There is currently a petition acts against racial and ethnic minorities, especially toward Black support of the insurrection, Trump was banned from all major to award Goodman with the Congressional Medal of Honor in cir- America. From stolen music to horrifying abuses in the medical social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, culation on Change.org. As touching as it is, his act of bravery has field, racial discrimination is who “We” are and have been. Snapchat, Tiktok and YouTube. This action on behalf of media troubled others who have spoken about what a tragedy had caused mega-corporations has been a long time coming. However, many the perfect storm that necessitated his successful risk. An explana- Take these events to examine your own internalized like-minded and similarly spoken groups and individuals remain tion of how this plan worked is deeply rooted in racial awareness biases lest they manifest as damaging actions toward others. What on these very platforms with little to no consequence in sight. in both our culture and in Goodman himself; this meaning that we have seen so far this year does not have to be what we are in This is despite years of other users’ reports and complaints about racism against Black Americans is a problem so ingrained into the future. Standing up to fascism is up to every one of us, and it the problems of violence, racism and “alt-right” ideologies, as has one’s psyche that this man was convinced that he, as a Black man, is possible to achieve. Rest in peace, Pat Powell Dani Massey Features Section Editor Jan. 7. In the e-mail sent to students, ______faculty and staff, she assured its cam- Pat Powell, a long- pus-wide recipients that “there is no time member of Lawrence University’s health risk to campus related to her Bon Appétit Dining Services staff and death.” formerly an employee of Lawrence The Lawrentian staff is work- University Dining Services, died on ing quickly and diligently to prepare the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 5 due to a proper memorial for Powell to the COVID-19 virus. acknowledge her presence and impact Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of on the Lawrence community which Spiritual and Religious Life, Reverand will be published in next week’s issue Linda Morgan-Clement announced the of The Lawrentian. loss of Powell and addressed commu- She will be dearly missed. nity griefs and concerns on Thursday,

the eye of the beholder, the only beauty to be How the NFL’s found in Trubisky being named NVP was verbal irony. Presentation... Verbal irony is valuable, but a democratic process may not be the best place to express it. continued from page 3 Additionally, the voting method was flawed. Bad faith actors were able to take advantage of the son gleaned from the broadcast of the game itself fact that they were able to vote multiple times to was a relative view of reality. This happens fre- stuff the box so to speak. Want your organization featured quently on the gridiron. The sport of American One of the other problems with the system football has been built upon social constructions. was the fact that the ballot for NVP only included Possession of the ball is in the eye of the behold- a handful of players. Any one of those players in our paper? er. The ball is snapped gradually, yet the rules chosen to be on the ballot may have ended up dictate a strict binary of snapped or unsnapped. being the most valuable player, but the pos- The quarterback’s cadence is allowed to draw sibility that the best player was left off remains. Submit articles to lawrentian@ the defense offside, yet using pre-snap twitches The ease with which the box was stuffed and is not. In spite of these contradictions, they were the number of ways by which it may have been still able to build consensus for the most part, stuffed calls into question meritocracy. lawrence.edu which seemed good. However, facts and logic, most notably a And yet, the electorate chose Mitch Barstool Sports bigwig actively telling his fol- Trubisky for NVP. NVP is a mimicry of the acro- lowers to stuff the box, can reveal the truth. Pure to make your voice heard! nym MVP with no internal logic. Nickelodeon relativism is not useful. Only a fool determines Valuable Player is meaningless unless the com- their beliefs based purely on whether their ver- pany selected the player, but that was certainly sion of reality is possible. But the fact remains: not the case. Trubisky was by no means the best while this was just a game, the electorate chose player on the field. While all things are relative, Trubisky for NVP. he played relatively poorly. While beauty is in January 15, 2021 FEATURES 7 THE LAWRENTIAN

Human Trafficking Prevention Month Dannielle Konz Human trafficking, also referred to is unaware of their situation but simply believes ing from? Who is preparing your food? Then, Editor-in-Chief as modern slavery, happens when someone is themselves to be in a poor working situation do some research and stay away from brands ______forced into a service against their will. Control may also be a victim. If someone exhibits signs and services that may be produced by forced January is National Slavery and Human can be inflicted physically, financially or psy- of physical or psychological trauma, has little labor. Share the information that you learn with Trafficking Prevention Month. While the pre- chologically. Contrary to popular belief, human freedom of movement, minimal access to health- friends and family and know that demand for vention of slavery and human trafficking is and trafficking is more than just sex trafficking. care or moves frequently, there may be cause for goods and services created by modern slavery should be an issue of great importance all year Currently, over 40 million people are forced into concern for the person’s safety. fuels the exploitation of people. long, the month is an opportunity to bring the labor, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude or None of these indicators on their own are a Further, as an individual, you can issues to light, raise awareness and acknowledge forced marriage worldwide — all of which are sign of human trafficking or enslavement, but if use your voice to ask your representatives how those who have been or are currently enslaved ways that people are used in modern slavery. something seems off about a person and they are they are addressing human trafficking. Let them and those who have escaped. The industries that enslave individuals bring exhibiting one or more of these behaviors, it may know what your community needs and how they National Slavery and Human in $150 billion annually. Anyone can become a be cause to keep an eye on the person and report can help. Trafficking Prevention Month was made official victim of human trafficking, no matter the age or the person to the authorities or a human traffick- Keep your eyes open to the issues on Jan. 2, 2020. The acknowledgement of this gender, which is one of the many reasons why it ing support organization like Hope for Justice. of human trafficking and don’t be afraid to month for human trafficking awareness comes is so important to bring awareness to the issue. Reporting them or their behavior is to get them support local individuals and groups fighting in conjunction with the 20-year anniversary of One of the best ways that individu- the help that they need and allow those who have human trafficking and modern slavery. Seek to the passing of the Trafficking Victims Protection als can help prevent human trafficking is to the resources to remove the person from their learn about human trafficking efforts in the area Act of 2000. This act established prevention pro- get to know the signs of someone who may be situation and get them to safety. where you live. grams, victim protections and works to advance enslaved. Someone who is fearful of the people Another easy way to help curb human To report a human trafficking concern, call prosecutions of enslavers by expanding criminal around them including authorities or is afraid trafficking is thinking critically about where your the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888- statutes domestically and globally. of telling their story or situation may be a victim goods and services are coming from. Ask who 373-7888 or contact Hope for Justice at 615- of human trafficking. Alternately, someone who is making your clothes — where are they com- 356-0946 or [email protected].

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@TheLawrentian /Lawrentian @the_lawrentian 8 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT January 15, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN Student Spotlight: Luka Santin Erin O’Brien and the freedom of experimentation their improvisational skills. Staff Writer that comes with it. All tracks on Santin’s piano EP ______This original class recording “Love and Loss” started with record- Sophomore Luka Santin is a project grew into the single “Thank ed improv they later built upon with Lawrence student in the Bachelor of You” when Instructor of Music and mentors and other feedback. Among Arts in Music program, focusing on cellist Matt Turner selected Santin’s their mentors, in addition to Turner piano performance and psychology. piece to be one of two to expand upon and Collins, they list Instructor of While they have an extensive history the following Winter Term, open- Music Patty Darling, who they met of musical passion and participation ing it up for collaborative sugges- during their junior year of high throughout their secondary educa- tions from other students and new school as a prospective student visit- tion, including choir, violin, cello instrumentals, including a cello part ing Lawrence and maintained con- and piano lessons, it was in their for Turner written by Santin. Santin tact with since then. Santin shared Fall Term at Lawrence that they first reflected that the work was an incred- that Darling has been full of valuable grappled with creating and recording ibly rewarding bonding experience insight into their projects, making their own music for a wider audience. that has since made the track one of suggestions to broaden their horizons In 2020, they recorded and released their favorites. and experimental tool kit by pushing three singles as well as an extended It certainly seems that Santin’s musical boundaries until they come play (EP) on streaming services. musical instruction and over- across something unexpected that Santin stated that their foray all approach both here and in their they love. into recording stemmed from the hometown, Madison, Wis., are cre- Santin shared that their singles applied musicianship class they took atively well blended. They are thank- and EP represent different sides of during their first term at Lawrence. ful for the freedom of expression themself; they diverge both musically They explained that they completed and experimentation they have been and emotionally. While their singles a recording project for the class with allowed in their career as a student feature ukulele and lyrics with a more fellow sophomore Michael Murphy, both with Collins and at Lawrence pop focus, their EP is their first fully an endeavor which later prompted and cited several of their mentors instrumental project to highlight a Santin to return to their roots with who have pushed and expanded their more contemporary classic side that their previous Madison-based piano creative boundaries. Santin explained lets the piano speak for itself. instructor Chris Collins, this time that in their piano study with Turner, Santin has several online outlets to familiarize them with electronic he encouraged adding unconventional for their music, including a music software Mixcraft so they could con- elements of piano besides keys and Instagram under the username @ tinue experimenting with writing and also pushed them to use chords they elenasantinmusic which includes recording as they subsequently gath- might normally stray away from. more links and information. They can ered equipment. Santin said they still These are experimental elements also be found on Spotify and Apple remain in contact with Collins and Santin says were not as present in Music under the project name “Elena ask him for feedback and input on their EP, but that they are looking Santin,” which they now only use for their songs, as in their studies togeth- forward to integrating in the future, professional purposes. er they focused on pop composition especially as they continue to hone Photo of Luka Santin. Photo provided by Luka Santin.

Movies, Movies, Movies

Review: Netflix’s “The Queen’s

Gambit” the movie’s word for the one thing addiction and trauma after her moth- raised. Levi Homman Mads Layton that makes us feel alive. For some, er dies in a car crash, putting her Also prevalent in the show is Columnist Staff Writer this spark is playing a sport, for oth- under the care of an orphanage. At the a theme of human connection. The ______ers, it is painting. For Gardner, it is beginning of episodes especially, the show takes an individualistic game “Soul,” 2020, directed by Pete “The Queen’s Gambit,” written playing jazz music. Gardner spends audience is presented with flashbacks of chess and turns it into an avenue Docter and Kemp Powers – 4/5 Stars and directed by Scott Frank, became most of the movie conflating his sup- of Harmon’s life with her mother. for Harmon to find community. In Netflix’s most watched scripted mini- posed spark with his purpose, but, as Many of these interactions trace for- an interview for a magazine, Harmon Since the release of “Toy Story” series in just four weeks following its the movie teaches us, the two are not ward to the way that Beth deals with says she likes the control she has with- in 1995, Pixar has pushed the limits release onto the streaming platform the same. her life. Her mother is depicted as in the world of the chess board. It is of what storytelling in animation can on Oct. 24, 2020. The script was cre- In the adventure that follows, hyper-focused and solitary through this lack of control in her real life that do for children and families. From ated based off the 1983 book of the while on the run from Terry, Gardner her obsession with embroidery, and, makes her so preoccupied with being “Up” to “WALL-E” to the third install- same name by Walter Trevis. On a and 22 set out to return Gardner’s ultimately, she takes her own life in the best chess player in the world. ment in the “Toy Story” franchise, surface level, the show’s premise is a soul to his body. And with some funny an attempt to provide a better one for However, before her long-await- Pixar’s films have covered surpris- coming-of-age story that follows the cat-involved antics along the way, the Harmon. ed game in Russia, a fellow chess ingly mature themes: death and grief, young orphan Beth Harmon — played pair learn the real value of being alive: Clad in the most fashionable player mentions that the Russians environmentalism, the bittersweet- by Anya Taylor-Joy — as she learns just living. It is a simple message, clothing styles and haircuts of the are so successful because they work ness of growing up. “Soul” continues the game of chess. The storyline pro- but one we, as human beings, often 1950’s and 60’s, Harmon uses drugs as a collective to strategize wins. This this trend, tackling what is probably ceeds as Harmon improves her skills forget. The message is not remotely and alcohol in a self-sabotaging cycle, exchange hints at what there is to Pixar’s most complex subject mat- after she is adopted and eventually ham-fisted either; even adult viewers until a conversation with her child- know about a world outside of the ter yet: what it means to be alive. into her adult life. The seven episodes, will likely go on the same journey of hood best friend Jolene — played by chess board. Her arc is such that In its roughly 100-minute runtime, each around an hour long, make it discovery that Gardner does, watching Moses Ingram — clears her mind. she must eventually learn that the “Soul” does not disappoint — with bingeable in a short amount of time. It and learning from 22 as they express Jolene bluntly points out that Harmon short-lived high of being the “best” at stunning visuals and clever dialogue, is formatted just the way Netflix con- childlike wonder and find the small appears to be in a hole she has dug something like chess is a high that all though it is sometimes weighed down tinually sets up their original series — joys in life. All of this is accompanied herself. Harmon then breaks, confid- winners must eventually come down by the larger, more abstract concepts widely marketable, digestible and easy by a fantastic score by Trent Reznor ing in her friend that she is afraid she from, and it is lonely unless someone it attempts to portray. to create a hype about online. Each and Atticus Ross and is animated to is just like her mother. “Maybe it’s in is there to celebrate with you. The story follows Joe Gardner episode is aptly titled after slang terms perfection. The funny and touching my blood. My mother went crazy,” she The series is tied up nicely in a — played by Jamie Foxx — a mid- from the game of chess itself; the first, writing is augmented by stellar per- says. To which Jolene replies, “Went bow by the end and leaves audience dle school band teacher and aspir- for example, named “Openings” and formances by Fey and Foxx, whose crazy or always was? My advice? members more interested in chess ing musician of his own. The day the last, “End Game.” voices both have a large presence but Stop digging.” Harmon’s lesson to be than they may have ever found them- an incredible opportunity falls into At its core, “The Queen’s Gambit” never clash. learned is that she is not prescribed selves before. Gardner’s lap to play with famous is a story about Harmon dealing with One has to ask, though, if this a fate just because of the way she was musician Dorothea Williams — played by Angela Bassett — and he meets a was a little too large of an undertak- terrible fate: he dies. Upon his death, ing for a movie made for children. 1/19 4 p.m. Take a Hike, Guided Meditation, Esch he finds himself in the You Seminar, a To address ideas of afterlife, death, UPCOMING: Esch Hurvis Hurvis place where souls are given their per- purpose and to simplify them to such sonalities and traits before they come extreme extents, even if done in a fan- 1/17 4 p.m. Student 1/19 4 p.m. Cultural 1/21 5 p.m. First Year into being. There, he meets Jerry tastically creative fashion, arguably recital: senior Julien Competency Lecture — International Dinner with — voiced by both Richard Ayoade does them a disservice. This does not Riviere, viola “Bridging the Gap,” Zoom Leah, Somerset and Alice Braga — who oversees the detract from the story, but it is worth You Seminar, and Terry — voiced by wondering what a slightly more com- 1/18 10 a.m. ***Heavy**** 1/20 5 p.m. Yoga, 1/22 4 p.m. Mudd Library Graham Norton — who makes sure all plex version of the script would have Coffee Talk: Virtual Book Wellness Center Fiber Arts and Chat, souls are in the right place. Both these looked like. Discussion, Zoom Zoom characters are brought to life with “Soul” is most certainly a return 1/20 5:45 p.m. Tai Chi, their unique Picasso-style animation to form for Pixar and a refreshing 1/18 6 p.m. Fox Cities Wellness Center 1/22 7 p.m. SOUP Craft and the creative ways that they move new concept to come out of the ever- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Event, Somerset throughout their metaphysical space. monotonous Disney machine. Overall, A+E RADAR Celebration, Online Event 1/20 7 p.m. LU Reads, Soon after, Gardner also meets 22 — “Soul” is a fun family-friendly film Zoom 1/22 8 p.m. Student played by Tina Fey — a soul who has with a beautiful core message that 1/19 11:15 a.m. Yoga, recital: senior Hung Phi been too stubborn to find her “spark,” might even cause audiences to shed a Wellness Center 1/21 4:30pm In-Person Nguyen, piano tear or two. January 15, 2021 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 THE LAWRENTIAN Opinion Piece: Joyce Manor’s New Album Resurfaces

John Freidinger stillOld offers a deeper Sound complexity upon melody, leading the way for the rest of “Monster,” queerbaiting and Staff Writer further investigation. the record. ______Songs From Northern Torrance The next and final change of pace In the closing week of May 2020, starts with “House Warning Party,” is the sixth track: “Constant Nothing.” Joyce Manor, an emo/punk outfit which had been released two days It still maintains the raw sound found K-Pop through a wlw lens from Torrance, Calif., surprised listen- before the full record was dropped. in this release but strays further Mary Grace Wagner thing when it’s left to the queer fan ers with a raw and, for the most part, This track starts the album off well towards punk than the other tracks on Staff Writer corners of YouTube. We enjoy seeing never before heard, full-length release and introduces most of the diverse Songs From Northern Torrance. ______queerness in the things and people we of recordings from the band’s early elements that are seen later through- The closing three songs have I am a relatively new K-Pop love; however, I’ve recently reconsid- years titled Songs From Northern out the record. It sets the overall the most similar sounding songs to fan. It’s one of those things that my ered how I feel about it after realizing Torrance. The record contains only acoustic tone of the album but still what Joyce Manor has become known obsessive nature has latched onto over that with Red Velvet specifically, I was recordings from Joyce Manor’s first includes some electric guitar, almost for. “Chumped” especially exhibits a quarantine and it will not let go of. I being queerbaited. two years of existence, 2008-2010, as a teaser for some of the later songs. sound found in most of Joyce Manor’s love the brilliantly catchy pop music Queer people love saying and all but one song had never been “House Warning Party” also intro- popularized hits. It has a pounding formulas, the impressive dances, the that stuff is gay whether it is explicitly formally released before. duces the theme of painful love in punk-like rhythm guitar with a fair colors, concepts and culture. It’s all queer or not, and when I first saw the In the years following main- a way that did not shy away from amount of distortion and a clash- just candy to me. music video for “Monster” by Irene stream success, Joyce Manor began to emotions while still allowing room for ing drum set found so often in punk I am also a queer woman, and Seulgi of Red Velvet (known by be known for their wailing emo vocals later tracks to divulge into even darker music. Joyce Manor juxtaposes the and I can’t help but see how that their ship name Seulrene) my queer and gritty, yet still polished, rhythmic territory. heavily punk-influenced instrumen- impacts my interactions with girl heart was singing. A song about hav- guitar lines. Songs From Northern The next few tracks, “Fuck tals of their closing songs with their groups especially. K-Pop girl groups ing a mysterious dark side? Gay. Long Torrance takes the band in a different Koalacaust” and “DFHP,” play off classic wailing vocals. are made up of impossibly gorgeous hair and red lips? Gay. Seulgi holding direction or, rather, a reversion back the same rhythm and pace of “House Songs From Northern Torrance young women, they have the coolest a gun!?! GAY. But hold up, the linger- to where they started. Warning Party,” characterized by serves as a timeline for Joyce Manor’s fashion, seem to all be best friends ing glances, caresses, holding each In true punk fashion, the 10-track mainly acoustic guitar and quickly music career thus far. It shows where with each other and most importantly, other close and about to kiss but then record spans not even 15 minutes, spat out vocals. “Danke Schoen” is the they started, how far they have come are immensely talented. I look at these the shot cuts away!!!! I was salivating. with the longest track, “Leather first change of pace for this record, and their overall versatility as a band. meticulously trained and marketed Seulrene was real! And of course it Jacket,” only lasting a little over two yet is the peak of the strong melod- As eclectic as the album may seem, idols and think, man, I can’t tell if I wasn’t, but it would take me months minutes. The short listening time led ic nature of Songs From Northern is a tapestry of Joyce Manor, proving want to be her or be with her. to think even remotely critically about Songs From Northern Torrance to be Torrance. “Danke Schoen” is driven them to be a band that does not con- This has led me to slow- it. a relatively easy record to listen to, yet by its bassline and constant beat, fine itself to one sound or genre. ly realize how I, and many other Since I first saw it, I’ve which come together to form a strong LGBTQ+ K-Pop fans have come to shown the music video for “Monster” read the mountain of content that to my WLW friends, watched it in my the now-global industry throws at us spare time and even learned the cho- through a queer lens. Before I even reography before I sat down TODAY realized I was doing it, I knew who to actually think about what it is. the gayest members of each group “Monster” is queerbaiting. The most were and why. Moonbyul’s swagger basic Googleable definition of it is “a and masculine sense of style must marketing technique for fiction and mean she’s gay. Ryujin’s short bob entertainment in which creators hint and tomboyish personality have to at, but then do not actually depict, set her low on the Kinsey scale! I was same-sex romance or other LGBTQ+ reading stereotypes and hunches as representation.” Irene and Seulgi are truth, which is all in good fun at best not dating, they do not kiss, it's not and an invasive assumption at worst. real, they are performers. It’s just an This isn’t uncommon. “artistic choice” by SM Entertainment. The nature of a girl group breeds “Monster” is not the only example of speculations of queerness like crazy. this either; queerbaiting is rampant Members of K-Pop groups spend in K-Pop and I just happen to be most mostly each and every moment of familiar with Red Velvet’s work. With their days together, living in dorms, Irene and Seulgi, we are being treated promoting their music and having to some of Korean pops finest talent, YouTube reality shows documenting but we are also being targeted and them doing what are essentially cute milked by one of the world’s biggest date ideas every episode. It’s easy to entertainment companies because of see our favorite idols cooking togeth- our want to be represented. er, doing pottery, goofing off in music I struggle with what to video sets and, as a result, want to make of this, because I’m torn. I want read into their relationships as being to see these two women I adore “being something more than friends, espe- queer” even if it isn’t real, because I, cially when we as queer people are as a fan, am so invested in seeing it starved for representation and would happen. Then, on the other hand, my love to see it reflected in the media brain knows it's not real and knows and culture we adore. I’m being duped by artistic direc- If you go on YouTube you tors, marketing gurus and even the can watch hours of content dedicated idols themselves. It’s not fair to Red to these queer readings of idol inter- Velvet’s LGBTQ+ fans to do this. actions. Just put in your favorite ship The way queer K-Pop fans name, Jenlisa, MoonSun, MiChaeng yearn for their faves to get together, to and videos of “proof” of their relation- come out, to be something they may ship will pop up, boasting hundreds not be is problematic, as these idols of thousands of views. Queer fans have a right to some level of privacy drool over the smallest interactions, and should be free from having these a kiss on the cheek, a tap on the butt, assumptions thrust upon them. At Revival of the Period Piece Romance: put a couple cutesy clips together and the same time however, we should boom, there’s no way your faves aren’t be allowed to enjoy this thing we love dating. through a queer lens, as we are queer I realize I sound a bit judg- “Emma.” Review and are free to interpret the world in Ursa Anderson some satisfaction to their whimsical sionate night at a ball makes her real- mental here, but as I mentioned, the way we wish it were. It is a com- A&E Editor romantic fantasies and who may in ize she is in love with her close friend I’m not innocent of this. My favorite plex and ongoing issue—one I don’t K-Pop group, Red Velvet, is notorious ______fact be just a tad touch starved. George Knightley — played by Johnny have the answer to. But what is not Although released early into “Emma.” is the answer to all of Flynn. Herein lies the predicament: it for having an avid fanbase for each okay is the pandering to queer fans in of the imagined queer relationships the 2020 film season, Autumn de those fans’ prayers. Many present- is Mr. Knightley who has caught the the form of a lie or queerbaiting. This Wilde’s highly stylized revamp of the day viewers will possibly recognize eye of Harriet as well. In the moments between numerous pairings of its five is not real representation; it is dishon- members. Again, this is just a fun classic Jane Austin novel, “Emma,” the plot line from another popular unconsumed by the romance, there est at best and malicious at worst. has recently taken on a new found adaptation of Austin’s book: the iconic are wonderful snippets of wit and sen- popularity. While “Emma.” came out “Clueless” from 1995. The story fol- timentality executed by the cast, which slightly before statewide quarantines lows Emma Woodhouse — played by also includes “Sex Education’s” Tanya were put in place, it fits perfectly into Anya Taylor-Joy — a young woman Reynolds and Connor Swindells. the escapist nostalgia that closely fol- who is notably “handsome, clever and Now, this may be controversial, lowed weeks of homebound living. rich.” The audience soon finds out but “Emma.” is everything “Pride and Many of those stuck at home found that Emma’s favorite hobby is play- Prejudice” could have been but failed a certain serenity in those films that ing matchmaker for her surrounding to be. It manages to pull off the charm took them to lush places outside of the company, whether they ask her to or and sweetness one desires in a light shortcomings of the modern world; not. After befriending the young Miss romance without ever coming off as there was something alluring about a Harriet Smith — played by Mia Goth too soapy or cheesy to a point that pre-industrial society. —, she is compelled to do what she one disengages with the world that de This same yearning for escape believes she does best. Wilde has so tactfully created. has caused the rise in trends such What ensues is a jumble of And for those who thrive off of as the cottage core aesthetic, so it love and loss after Emma either sets actor chemistry, the tension between only makes sense that the viewership Harriet up with men who are not Taylor-Joy and Flynn is absolutely of period piece romances has also interested in her or disapproves of the palpable. That is not to mention the increased. Quarantine has revitalized ones she does like until finally Harriet sheer beauty of this film. From the the genre, as audiences look back on settles on someone who checks all impeccably designed shots, the lavish classics like “Pride and Prejudice” of the boxes. But there is still one period-accurate wardrobe and vivid from 2005. Even Netflix has caught problem. Up until this point, Emma English countryside to the brightly onto the movement, releasing the has vowed to live a life free of rela- hued aura of the piece and overall series, “Bridgerton,” in the last week tionships because she does not feel delicate nature of each element inter- of December, all in hopes of capital- as though they have anything to offer acting together, “Emma.” is an abso- izing off those who are wishing for her. This changes, though, after a pas- lute delight. 10 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS January 15, 2021 THE LAWRENTIAN The consequences of COVID-19 violations are not nearly enough Avery Stanton tion. This pushes the reporter to on campus this past term. Violators getting upset with the CA for filing on the notorious Shoutbox Facebook Staff Writer linger in the presence of a risky situ- are aware they are being reported constant reports. Yet the residents page about the hockey team throwing ______ation even longer, now having to do once the reporter asks for their infor- were still allowed to remain in the off-campus parties. No action was One of the features of more than simply ask for a name. It mation and are not happy about this. hall and continue to violate policies. taken, and there is nothing stopping Lawrence’s pandemic plan that stu- also puts the reporter into a poten- The relationship between the reporter While reporting their this from continuing throughout dents have been pushed to use is the tially upsetting situation, should the and violator that ensues is awkward peers is not an easy thing to do for Winter Term. COVID-19 Behavior Concern report- violator become agitated and react in at best and toxic at worst. any college student, many believed We are far past the point of ing system. This is an online form an unsettling way. Student employees who it was worth it to keep campus safe. students with handfuls of violations that allows students to report other With very little staff-issued work in campus buildings have been However, it is difficult to tell whether having made simple mistakes. We are members of the Lawrence commu- monitoring of violations happen- especially put into an uncomfort- this has actually had a substantial far past the point of students being nity for violating rules specific to the ing around campus, it is left up to able position this year, particularly impact. To many, it feels like the unaware of the rules. It is time for pandemic. While this started as a way students to essentially patrol each Community Advisors (CA). This year, trouble was not worth it at all. accountability. to empower students to keep their other. This is particularly prevalent CAs have been asked to report viola- Over these past few weeks, Students who continue to campus safe, it has not done enough in common areas, like the Somerset tions anywhere on campus, regard- CAs watched residents who had violate the pandemic policies are a to reach this outcome. Room in the Warch Campus Center. less of whether they are on duty or racked up numerous violations the danger to other students, staff mem- Firstly, let’s talk about how Although this room was intended to not. While confrontation is a central previous term move back in for a bers and employees. For the safety of intimidating it is to report someone. be a safe space for students to eat or part of the position, being asked to second term this year. Similarly, others, they should not be on cam- Not only do students have to collect hang out with friends, it was quickly do so nonstop on such a widespread students who took the initiative to pus. the name of the person violating taken advantage of last term. From scale, has been overwhelming and report the violations they witnessed While I recognize the pos- policy, but, to do so, they also have to moving chairs from their assigned not what anyone signed up for, to say around campus are noticing that stu- sibility for action to be taken against put themselves into a risky situation. spots to taking masks off while study- the least. dents notorious for violations are still notorious violators this term and A lot of the time, the violator is not ing, the room quickly became a hub It was only a matter of time here. the talk of using the Judicial Board, wearing a mask, or even worse, it is a to get away with bending the COVID- before CAs reporting their residents While Lawrence managed these actions are taking place far too group of people not wearing masks. 19 rules. Students were then faced and more, would have a negative to scrape by with only a few spikes long after the impact of these viola- Regardless, a student has to approach with the tough decision of whether effect on community-building. Many in cases last term, Winter Term calls tions have been made. Rather than them in order to collect the violator’s or not they should stop what they residents who have been continually for much more diligence in order preventing the spread of COVID-19 information and complete the form, were doing, walk up to strangers and reported have come to resent their to achieve those same results. With through early intervention, taking putting themselves at risk for getting report violators in front of a room full CAs and withdraw from involvement violations now occurring indoors at a action a term later feels like an after- sick. of their peers. Reasonably, most did in their halls. One CA has reported significantly higher rate than before, thought. In addition to this, the not feel comfortable doing this. experiencing harassment from resi- they are likely to have much more Students and staff who are form requests that reporters talk to The act of students report- dents they reported numerous times. dire consequences than last term. working hard to follow guidelines the violator about fixing their viola- ing one another has created tension Another reports parents and coaches Recently, news broke out deserve a safer campus than this. Love in Action: LUxLawrentians drake bell hooks learning and personal fulfillment. As a reflect on what ways Lawrence mani- dents. For a student, it is what can Such a device distances itself from Columnist diverse learning community of schol- fests Love and how it fails to do so in determine whether or not they are the people who form the commu- ______ars and artists, we actively foster a other areas. able to find a squishy corner to reside nity and away from any signs of care, transformative process that empha- In my mind, there are two in or whether they slip through the knowledge or trust. It allows elites, Love in Action is a column aimed sizes engaged learning, supported by ‘hats’ that LU dons: one of community cracks. such as tenured faculty and high-level at understanding the world in its an environment of rich educational and one of business. The Lawrence The other hat of Lawrence, administrators, to commit injustices complexity framed through a lens of opportunities in a residential campus community is what we are encour- the business face, is the root of many towards its marginalized members by radical love and its practical impli- setting.” aged to see as LU’s true face: all of issues students, staff and faculty alike withholding accountability. cations. Too often, we focus on the Sounds great, right? Based the faculty and staff that comprise experience here. It does not take a I truly believe that many hate that pervades the world, but on my four years studying here, I its employees — all those welcoming rocket scientist to understand why people at Lawrence operate in good what about Love? And where does its would say our school is pretty success- faces who dot the campus in their privatized education is problematic. faith and try to make this a better potential lie? ful at the above. I do feel prepared to readiness to serve the grand vision of Or the fact that education comes with place for everyone. The relationships learn and grow throughout the course educating the next generation. This a price tag in the first place. The of mutuality I have cultivated with Power negates Love. It is of my life, and I have an enriched path face of Lawrence truly is Loving in beauty of our community is overshad- various faculty and staff members as simple as that. A relationship — ahead. I have seen other students of a variety of ways. Faculty and Staff owed by the bureaucratic machine’s here are living proof of that. between people, institutions, commu- the past and present on a similar tra- exercise care, commitment and need to maintain its wealth, its ideo- However, there are those, nities, groups, etc. — with an unjust jectory. However, this success story is knowledge when they dedicate them- logical production and its own insti- such as Dean of Students Curt power dynamic is bound to negate the limited to the mission statement. Let selves to developing personal bonds tutional mechanisms. Talk to any Lauderdale or Vice President for divine potential of Love. Such is the us not kid ourselves — Lawrence is with students. Such bonds are usu- faculty or staff member, and you will Diversity and Inclusion and Associate case at Lawrence. LU’s mission state- not an institution that follows a Love ally respectful, honest and trusting. soon learn of the machine’s lethargic Dean of Faculty Kimberly Barrett, ment reads as follows: ethic. Faculty and Staff members mostly rate of change and [in]action. The Ph.D., for example, who have dis- “The university is devoted What do I mean by a Love approach their roles responsibly. machine pumps out more administra- missed students’ very real concerns to excellence and integrity in all of its ethic? bell hooks defines Love as a Of course, such Love is tive emails than meaningful acts. and who are protected by the institu- activities and committed to the devel- verb (i.e., “love is as love does”) as undermined by the university’s reg- Along this vein, Lawrence tion’s heinous capacity for protect- opment of intellect and talent, the “the will to extend oneself for the ular failure to hold itself and irre- shows its lack of commitment and ing and re-producing itself. Such a pursuit of knowledge and understand- purpose of nurturing one’s own or sponsible employees accountable. respect toward the student body and machine is cold and unfeeling and ing, the cultivation of sound judgment another’s spiritual growth.” She Regardless, the Lawrence ‘commu- its supposed ‘community’ by priori- privileges wealth, power and hate over and respect for the perspectives of outlines six core aspects of Love as nity’ is the university’s saving grace tizing performativity and publicity. the earthly paradise of Love. others. Lawrence prepares students well: care, knowledge, responsibility, when it comes to practicing a Love Bureaucracy is the device through for lives of achievement, responsible respect, commitment and trust. With ethic. It is comprised of people who which the Board of Trustees and and meaningful citizenship, lifelong these lovely contours in mind, let us care for each other and for us stu- the institution maintain themselves. What in the World: For whom the bell tolls Luther Abel To put my thoughts suc- papers forthwith. Let it be so. opposite the park. The group accepted despicable but the latter was all that Columnist cinctly, Trump should be impeached Let us then turn our atten- this. It is at this moment I posit the much more so. ______for his hand in this, mobs are jackass- tion to the mob itself. I have a very protest now becomes a mob, even if Now for the Left. Why can ery personified, and the Left cannot simple view: mobs are bad. A hot take it is a relatively stationary one. “But they not observe something abhorrent It is heartwarming to see help but cast this damnable situation to be sure. Be they ideologically simi- it is just plywood,” you might say. Do and refrain from fictionalizing it to the Left denouncing mob violence as worse than it was for their partisan lar to me or not, I am at best wary of you know how outrageously expen- even better fit their narrative? Is the against federal buildings and their benefit. them and at worst I despise them. But sive plywood is? Not to mention the truth not advantageous enough for inhabitants. Seven months later than I Yes, Trump should be what do I mean by a mob? After all, time and tools required to affix it to a their rhetoric? An officer slain by a would have preferred but, hey, we are impeached for his role in this event. there are many large protests, march- storefront; a store making the owner’s fire extinguisher to the head, four riot- all human. While I am sympathetic to the argu- es and demonstrations that involve no family no money because of these ers dead, gas and flashbangs used to My causticity now spent, ment that Trump did not technically discernible violence and bring light to events, by the way. The night wore on devastating effect and hand-to-hand welcome back! Some stuff is going incite a riot — which would require worthy topics. These situations would and similar actions took place, never combat in the halls of the Capitol are on: Winter Term, the president — him explicitly saying, “Go mine fol- fall in my “wary of” category. Though to be corrected. I failed and still fail, not hallmarks of permissive security. wretched be his name — is facing a lowers and assault the Capitol, take the purpose may be noble, I think to see how larceny and destruction The Capitol police officers second impeachment for reasons, and up arms against your elected officials, any ideologically homogenous group of property advance the idea that the acquitted themselves well, and it is a the pandemic remains as near as a and kill my traitorous vice-president” larger than three increases the capac- lives of Black people matter. Mobs shame they are being misrepresented mouth-breathing second-grader ask- — I do think we should hold our presi- ity for human error and asininity. This rarely do anything other than harden as inept. They held the line, outnum- ing to play games on your phone. To dent to a higher standard than “Did is a linear concept; every individual the public’s heart to the purported bered and without sufficient back-up the first, may your studies be blessed he or she meet the legal threshold for added after three increases the likeli- cause of the rabble. from the National Guard. Where was and your professors gracious and you incitement?” hood of derailment and idiocy. And But let us return to the their backup? Unarmed and disparate likewise to them. To the second, we Furthermore, because a protest becomes a mob as soon shmucks in D.C. While I abhor due to a Jan. 5 edict from Democratic will be discussing it in a bit. And to impeachment is a matter of political as criminal actions among the group mobs generally, those that assemble Mayor Bowser of D.C., a day before the third, keep doing your mask thing. penalty, not a legal standard, and the are not corrected by the group, but to inhibit the operation of our gov- the riot. Onward! assault was directed at Congress act- instead affirmed and exacerbated. ernment at delicate, Constitution- The Left pulls this fiction- In case you have been living ing in its constitutionally-mandated For example, over the sum- required junctures deserve an extra making nonsense time and again under a rock — a cliched expression role to confirm the president-elect, mer, I attended the Portland protests helping of disapprobation. Some of around legitimately serious events, and one needlessly discriminatory it seems to me that Congress should as an observer and writer for National my friends who are of the Right have and it hardly ever redounds to their toward informed rock-dwellers, it is probably exercise its constitutionally- Review. My purpose there was to asked me, “How is this any differ- benefit. But cheap, sugary political true — the President of the U.S., Mr. mandated power to check the ever- record what I saw, simple as. During ent than what the Left was doing in point-making, ephemeral as it is, Donald J. Trump, has been accused of loving dickens out of the sitting presi- my second night at the protests, there Portland and Seattle?” An interesting maintains its hold as the choice diet inciting a riot that stormed the steps dent. I have no patience for politi- was a fire started in the street in front counter, but I would say our federal among the opinion-making classes. of the Capitol building in Washington cians hiding behind mobs, to enact the of the federal courthouse. There were government can continue without a Why is it this way? The truth takes too D.C. The rioters were attempting to desires of the aforementioned politi- a few speakers around the fire, and courthouse during the evenings from long to chew, and they may not like all prevent the certification of the elec- cians. This sort of nonsense is despi- while I don’t suggest starting confla- 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. What we cannot have parts of it, methinks. toral college vote, which would offi- cable, and I think it would be ruinous grations willy-nilly in public road- is our representatives, senators and With that, I wish you all the cially confirm Joe Biden as the next were there not ramifications before ways, it was more or less fine in the vice-president — acting in his role very best start to the term. Be well president. When the perpetrators Trump leaves office. Congress should offing. as President of the Senate — brutal- and take care. If you agree or disagree were finally repulsed, five Americans establish a precedent that when a However, when the fire got ized and killed while conducting their with anything I have written here, lay dead — a police officer and four mob of a president’s adherents keeps low and there was not readily avail- duties. Intent and consequences mat- you can contact me anytime at abell@ rioters. This was a tragedy, start to them from doing their job, the presi- able fuel, a few of the group started ter here. Portland violence does not lawrence.edu. Cheers! finish. dent can expect to receive his walking tearing plywood from storefronts permit D.C. violence; they were both January 15, 2021 OPINIONS & EDITORIALS 11 THE LAWRENTIAN Caguana What to Keep While Carmen San Diego the Lawrence Administrators have issues that have been plaguing the Columnist done little to nothing to resolve this world for a very, very long time. I Keeping On: The power of ______issue; the problem has been that the would like to remind the Lawrence very capable Administration of this community that many of you had no The following is a detailed fine university can’t do much. idea that racism was even still a thing photographs account of events that occurred Dean of Students Curt or how violently it still affects BIPOC throughout Fall Term and have seem- Lauderdale was called upon to resolve communities today until we all wit- Sarah Matthews While this story is very spe- ingly continued into the very early these issues, but my source was told nessed the gruesome deaths of George Columnist cific to my life, I encourage you to beginnings of Winter Term. These by Lauderdale that, since the students Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna ______remember the Mamaw Maes in your events are violations of COVID-19 live on an off-campus residence, all Taylor. Need I remind many of you Sometimes I fill my life with life. Think about the memories of safety protocols implemented by they could do was notify the hockey that it wasn’t until BIPOC trauma was so much stuff, I lose sight of what is them you hold onto as you navigate Lawrence University. The individual coaches of the behavior. The Lawrence displayed on national television that really important to me. I go through this world. that has brought this to the attention University Athletics Website lists many were newly awakened. clothes constantly, scroll through Do you have photographs of the writer will remain anonymous Mike Szkodzinski and Pat McCadden BIPOC patients have died social media hours on end and buy to match these moments? Whether to ensure their safety. as the hockey coaches. of COVID-19-related complications cheap products that give me momen- they're tucked away in a journal, All over the nation, colleges Why does this matter now? at alarming rates when compared to tary relief from reality. framed on the wall or saved on your and universities are delaying reopen- When compared to major cities like the death toll of non-POC COVID-19 My consumption of these computer, we all have photos from the ing their campuses for in-person Milwaukee, New York or Chicago, patients. Considering the very anti- useless items is tiring, and I think it’s past that call to us. classes during the spring term. The cases on the Lawrence Campus and in Black, anti-POC, anti-Indigenous, safe to say we all have experienced I find these types of photo- University of Pittsburgh is among the the Appleton area are relatively low. and the generally anti-non-White- this addiction to collecting junk. Now graphs to be the most valuable of all. I academic institutions that has encour- Relatively low positivity rates do not male history of the U.S. and a culture more than ever — in isolation and cut think we will always have a connection aged students to remain in their cur- mean that Lawrence University is not established on values that incentivize off from the world — I believe we have to photos of us or photos we take our- rent residences and not return to cam- at a constant risk of closing its doors the selfishness and generally harm- tendencies to buy, take and collect selves. But how wonderful is it to have pus. In an open letter, it was stated should this kind of reckless behavior ful individualistic practices and tradi- anything around us to fill our lives a relationship with a piece of paper that they plan to have virtual classes from students continue. These are tions, a party during a pandemic at with temporary distractions. from a different time and a different for the first few weeks of the new students that live just outside the Lawrence is not a particularly sur- I have let this type of con- place? semester in an attempt to slow the campus bubble, but these are still prising or impressive reckless act. I sumerist lifestyle go on for too long. Distant connections are spread of the COVID-19 virus, and in students that will be inevitably inter- expected it. I knew it would happen. I’ve kept too many things that don’t extraordinary because they are so the future, “Pitt will provide notice at acting with other students on campus. That’s the saddest, most pathetic part give me any value. And I know you obviously our doing. No one asked least two weeks before we advise that This means that students of it all —that I expected it. Yet, some- have too. For this reason, I am going me to hold on to my photograph of you travel to our campuses.” who don’t have access to health care how, I also expected kindness, grace to focus on something everyone needs Mamaw Mae. That action was my In early December, CNBC as well as those with pre-existing con- and even compassion from my fellow a reminder of. choice, and the relationship I have reported that “other colleges are also ditions are placed at an even higher peers, but a part of me also expected I believe keepsakes are the with her is important only to me. making plans to reopen for in-person risk, should they have interacted with recklessness, carelessness and the solution to this constant consumption While you clearly can like learning, despite the ongoing pub- a person who was knowingly break- general I-don’t-give-a-f@$#-attitude. rut. any type of photograph, I argue that lic health crisis,” and now there are ing the rules. Regardless of whether Some of your peers came I have a black-and-white your mind does not decide what piec- reports from insidehighered.com or not you are personally interact- back to campus for job security. Some photograph on my bulletin board of es of history to clasp to. Only your that Rutgers University President ing with these students, there is a came back to have better access to my Mamaw Mae. I'm looking at it as heart has that power. I urge you to has tested positive for COVID-19. It high chance that someone you know COVID resources, like testing. Some I write this. Staring back at me is a take a moment to think about what was recently reported by U.S. News, has or will. That’s just how small the came back to have a stable learning smiling young woman with a dog on itty bitty corner of the past you work CNBC, NBC 5 (Chicago) and hopkins- Lawrence campus is. environment. Others came back to get her lap. This photo comforts me like to keep in the present. medicine.org that new Coronavirus There are many students away from their parents. The point no other. Many will argue that pho- mutations are being identified by who come from historically margin- is, no matter the reason, it wasn’t an What I've just told you tographs have the ability to show you health professionals and medical sci- alized communities and economi- easy move or decision. These COVID- might be of no surprise. We all have everything from a specific moment. entists all over the world. cally disadvantaged backgrounds that 19 violations were done by a group of heirlooms from our elders tucked Photos can give you all of the infor- To refocus COVID-related already find it difficult to peacefully people that seem to have a complete away somewhere, right? While this mation you need. I see the reasoning news to the Appleton area, the COVID- and safely exist at a predominant- disregard for the health of their peers may be true, I am not arguing the behind these statements, but I invite 19 Dashboard, available on the ly White institution like Lawrence and are apathetic to the struggles of popularity of photographic memen- you not to think about photographs as Lawrence University website, reports University. In the U.S., a majority of those who are in positions that place tos. I am instead analyzing the value whole memories. that there are currently 15 COVID-19 Americans don’t have health insur- them at a serious and dangerous of photographs and how their worth Do not worry about know- positive cases, eight of which are stu- ance or access to adequate healthcare disadvantage due to how the world has changed with time. ing all of the facts about a photograph. dents. The City of Appleton has a cur- resources. Now, imagine how much interacts with them because of where I believe real printed pho- I do not know where my Mamaw Mae rent total of 748 reported active cases, more difficult it is to survive a cold, flu they are from, the color of their skin tographs are the root of all keepsake is sitting in her photo. I do not know 53 reported deaths, and 30,000+ neg- or, God forbid, a Coronavirus infec- or their socio-economic class. These collections, making them one of the how old she is. I also do not know the ative cases. There are 31 daily positive tion as a Black, Brown, Indigenous or actions are a display of the privilege most important items for us to redis- name of her dog. cases reported in the Appleton area. other Person of Color (BIPOC). that this group has. cover. Yes, photographs can cap- At Lawrence University, the Consider that a lack of Not only are they athletes I see writing about the pho- ture a piece of time and freeze it onto members of the hockey team that live healthcare insurance, access to proper that are protected by patriarchal tograph of Mamaw Mae necessary paper forever. But their ability to keep at an off-campus residence, across healthcare resources and a pre-exist- collegiate cultural norms, but I am since I did not know her well. She a moment is not what produces their the street from Plantz Hall, have been ing history of racist and discriminato- also imagining that the individuals passed away when I was young, and value. How they make you feel is what hosting parties during Fall Term. My ry practices within our medical fields involved are also White men. It is hard the faint memories I do have of her does. source has detailed that these parties are still upheld today, thus jeopardize for me to imagine that a BIPOC young certainly do not reflect the woman in You do not need to know occurred very frequently in Fall Term, the lives of BIPOC people during this man could possibly have the audac- the photograph. everything about something in order and no social-distancing or health pandemic. Not to mention that colo- ity to act this way, but who knows, I Despite never having a to love and cherish it. This is especial- guidelines were followed to slow the nial systems founded on Whiteness, might be wrong. close relationship with my grand- ly true with our photographic keep- spread of the novel Coronavirus. and their structures that are woven Be safe. Be wise. And don’t mother, I cling on to her photograph sakes. Upon receiving this infor- into the very DNA of our medical be an @$$h013. I want ALL of us to as a source of fuel. I knew she was a Photographs are all around mation, my follow up questions were system in the U.S., are an epidemic survive this. There are still many dis- smart woman; I've seen her report us. You see them constantly through- something along the lines of, “what that still threatens the lives of BIPOC, cussions to be had and a lot of work cards from high school. Although she out the day, a large portion of that punitive actions have been taken disabled and LGBTQIA persons. we must do to create a better world. maintained high marks in her classes, being caused by social media. But, if against these individuals by Lawrence It is an undeniable fact that With lots o’ love and sar- she never was able to attend college. I ask you, "Which photo is a window Administrators?” The answer was that this disaster has illuminated many casm —Carmen San Diego I'm grateful to have the into your past?" one in particular will opportunity to attend college. I know come to mind. sacrifices from generations before me, Do yourself a favor and especially from the women in my life, find that photograph. Acknowledge Get Outside: The Boundary Waters were made so I could stand where its power. You find strength within I am today. For this reason, a little that photo without understanding it Lauren Kelly Richard Terry.” While they helped and portaging — carrying the canoe piece of Mamaw Mae will be with me entirely. That is not only valuable, but Op-Ed Editor to fulfill my love of the outdoors, and gear on land — to get to the next throughout my time here at Lawrence rare. I promise you, that is something ______I would much rather be outside in lake and camping on a marked camp- and beyond. worth keeping. Back in March, I enter- nature myself. This week, I will focus site that comes with a latrine, fire on the Boundary Waters Canoe Area grate and, ideally, a flat spot for a tent tained the idea that I would spend I was first introduced to much as I do — nor did I imagine it as my pandemic days far away and alone Wilderness of Minnesota. or three. The Boundary Waters It is also popular year- the Boundary Waters around 2012 by an ideal escape in a pandemic. in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area my stepdad, Chris. At the age of 12, But, in 2012, leaving my Wilderness of Minnesota. Though I Canoe Area Wilderness, or simply the round for cross-country skiing, Boundary Waters, is “part of the his- dogsledding, leaf-”peeping” and, of I had already grown up going camp- new phone in the car for five days, was partially kidding, I realized that ing every summer in Shawano, Wisc. saying goodbye to news and middle I could be one of those people who toric homeland of the Ojibwe people” course, nature-watching. There are (Boundarywaters.com) and part of the many moose, black bears, deer, fish, and near the Eagle River, Wisco. area school worries and Snapchat streaks, is always surrounded by nature, who and taking trips where we’d camp in was liberating. I also said goodbye to has stress about the winter or wildlife Superior National Forest in Northern beavers, birds and even wolves to Minnesota. According to Minnesota’s spot or stay away from. As a protected campgrounds in South Dakota. I’d running water and welcomed a three- and not about assignments, grades or quietly walk on trails, listening for person canoe, portaging and day trips viruses. To me, that is the ideal life, tourism website, “[the Boundary wilderness thanks to the Wilderness Waters’] vast wilderness extends 150 Act of 1964 and the 1978 BWCA Act, deer, and I’d lift up rocks in my back- where I saw moose and beaver dams. and I have reflected many times about yard with my dad and look for night Since that initial, amazing trip, I have why these places are so meaningful miles along the U.S.-Canada bor- nature lovers may only visit with a der, covering 19,000 acres with over permit and must strictly follow the crawlers. been four more times — twice out of and invigorating. I knew I loved being out- Tofte, twice out of Grand Marais and In the early months of 1,100 lakes and 1,500 miles of canoe Leave No Trace rules; for the most routes;” in addition, Recreation.gov part, sulfide-ore copper mining has side, but I had been in modified envi- once out of Ely; most recently, my the pandemic, when I stayed in my ronments — I walked on trails, slept in stepdad and I traveled there in the room taking my first round of Zoom reported “12 hiking trails and over been kept out as well. The three main 2,000 designated campsites.” entry points to visit the wilderness designated campsites and explored in summer of 2018. classes, I consumed a lot of nature the woods right by our booked cabin. Unlike the routine lives shows: “Epic Yellowstone,” “Wild In the summer, it is excel- are located in Ely, Tofte and Grand lent for canoeing across multiple lakes Marais, Minn. 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